tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106084281986619702024-03-17T05:45:57.509-04:00With a Stamp and a SongDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.comBlogger1666125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-20402990933391200022024-03-14T07:00:00.003-04:002024-03-14T07:00:00.246-04:00My American Hero!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXR-C0Anky3ZEqxxr2o0m8Bthqpoxvx2YZP6NzId_Y812maddKs9pa0QFmt4FyNrXK5CK38ZMFLmB-rBQLZSagyf6_Y3jn_oSYEiZ5tc05zwq2fzPSfizmn3aqCqdAA7PPqdsVkz6V0cNLBeSJ3h9xPH8DbLkC1FO0rM-QGbxZ63YEQ8fMwMKDF14IhSay/s2000/031424debfelts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXR-C0Anky3ZEqxxr2o0m8Bthqpoxvx2YZP6NzId_Y812maddKs9pa0QFmt4FyNrXK5CK38ZMFLmB-rBQLZSagyf6_Y3jn_oSYEiZ5tc05zwq2fzPSfizmn3aqCqdAA7PPqdsVkz6V0cNLBeSJ3h9xPH8DbLkC1FO0rM-QGbxZ63YEQ8fMwMKDF14IhSay/s320/031424debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today's card is a relatively clean and simple one that represents many years of hard work! After 28+ years with the US Navy and another 17+ as a civilian with the Department of Defense, my husband will finally be retiring! We are eagerly counting down to the day, April 1! </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoQc5SlRyKSNWwj1ixlvvQtRheJgL2HBQt9YBR3Wdg8IdmK0EcjLvvFFamPY-JLCy10-GJR3IGvudHQiyU-Mpo_QbqM6Gd6Mf7yfD1VIy5u4lUyOCtxsf8szAAtse6S4bXXykWKMcqp7OJY21DAc2InM7EVufokr7H-x4Vn2JJv-CiwkfOWgVQL6d5PonH/s2000/031424debfelts-flat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoQc5SlRyKSNWwj1ixlvvQtRheJgL2HBQt9YBR3Wdg8IdmK0EcjLvvFFamPY-JLCy10-GJR3IGvudHQiyU-Mpo_QbqM6Gd6Mf7yfD1VIy5u4lUyOCtxsf8szAAtse6S4bXXykWKMcqp7OJY21DAc2InM7EVufokr7H-x4Vn2JJv-CiwkfOWgVQL6d5PonH/s320/031424debfelts-flat.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">He is a no nonsense/no frills kinda guy, so this style is absolutely perfect for him (and usually I show him my cards right after they're made but this time I managed to sneak it past him!) so it will be a nice surprise when the day finally arrives. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQcSxPdVWwv4aJ27-GpSTXZk8ysgz2_y01nINGTDE24sCxWwuxs672rEEGe9OmI8b4ShgdEraRemI4Lh_YlhghKljmSoslRD7B7AVQVzhN1ilA41pwRKXjOMiYBF-u0DlxE9Y3yywCAHAytlhG7ZICDIsCTG_ijSuGbMF73LWSiY_eczEjAhvsa5Wcp3B0/s2000/031424debfelts-hero-pledge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQcSxPdVWwv4aJ27-GpSTXZk8ysgz2_y01nINGTDE24sCxWwuxs672rEEGe9OmI8b4ShgdEraRemI4Lh_YlhghKljmSoslRD7B7AVQVzhN1ilA41pwRKXjOMiYBF-u0DlxE9Y3yywCAHAytlhG7ZICDIsCTG_ijSuGbMF73LWSiY_eczEjAhvsa5Wcp3B0/s320/031424debfelts-hero-pledge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used a variety of Stamp Simply's patriotic sets to make it along with one sentiment from one of our All Occasions Sentiments sets. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBRrgU2W5E_F5gtPKeGJopidujHEwk4RmUmpxIy7yDqSZ45NSXWPmqBkHkykVw332cjJuIa4kpRjMihgeyjNZWbFgAhQmoSMPj3MWzXzs7fQ3t3no4fqooqx1Qfpqs-D60SyT7QfW78ueJTCZ7MGUp-SBp-ifcd2s9RlwDHXwXs-v31rsKvsBzqfGhpRD/s2000/031424debfelts-flagstar.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBRrgU2W5E_F5gtPKeGJopidujHEwk4RmUmpxIy7yDqSZ45NSXWPmqBkHkykVw332cjJuIa4kpRjMihgeyjNZWbFgAhQmoSMPj3MWzXzs7fQ3t3no4fqooqx1Qfpqs-D60SyT7QfW78ueJTCZ7MGUp-SBp-ifcd2s9RlwDHXwXs-v31rsKvsBzqfGhpRD/s320/031424debfelts-flagstar.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The patriotic star peeks through from the inside since the card front has a cut-away made with Spellbinders' circle dies. I used the largest dies from each set, measuring ~ 2.25 inches above and to the left from the bottom right corner.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguGd1uK_93YY81HbyrzyKTAISTvuwWJfX-vg9d4O2ttOJGRtgLZsCK9rp96bWfj_baIyt-7vPgqsfjhISbhT-aZr8rPpBa2v7ARCLyHIBy9fWl1ER9fSwdmQFopFRhhbwofJvEi1NyBqPmyCuwY1ETqeBt08WGvDLWTh0GPd1dHiTg8t9Dp9xz-YfD1kOK/s2000/031424debfelts-inside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguGd1uK_93YY81HbyrzyKTAISTvuwWJfX-vg9d4O2ttOJGRtgLZsCK9rp96bWfj_baIyt-7vPgqsfjhISbhT-aZr8rPpBa2v7ARCLyHIBy9fWl1ER9fSwdmQFopFRhhbwofJvEi1NyBqPmyCuwY1ETqeBt08WGvDLWTh0GPd1dHiTg8t9Dp9xz-YfD1kOK/s320/031424debfelts-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And here's the inside...again, clean and simple and directly to-the-point.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I might've wondered what it would be like to have him home 24/7/365, but Covid took care of that! He has been working from home since the beginning of Pandemic, so we have already gotten over that phase of the game! But now we'll get to do whatever we want to! ❤️</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So grateful for this great country and for my husband's service to the United States of America for all these years. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Supplies, all from Stamp Simply:</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-all-occassion-sentiments-set-2.html">All Occasion Sentiments Set 2</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-the-american-eagle">The American Eagle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-old-glory.html">Old Glory</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-the-pledge-of-allegiance">The Pledge of Allegiance</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-patriotic-stamp-bundle.html">Patriotic Sentiments Duo</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/carta-bella-the-fourth-of-july">Carta Bella The Fourth of July 6 x 6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-sm">Standard Circles Small</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-lg">Standard Circles Large</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-farmhouse-pierced-nested-hearts.html">Farmhouse Hearts</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-fishtail-sentiment-banners.html">Fishtail Banners</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/kaisercraft-self-adhesive-round-pearls-red.html">Kaisercraft red pearls</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/memento-full-size-dye-ink-pad-tuxedo-black-1">Memento tuxedo black ink</a></li><li>Copic markers</li></ul><br />Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-86256242691605274862024-03-07T07:00:00.019-05:002024-03-07T07:00:00.153-05:00Spring Birdhouse Box<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL81-aj7L9o_tFPFLFfbt_vSdLZQT7SpYA8g_2Pc8N6s7HTjDpqNwazncEDIz6gc0Lzy-Bx7afKkX4FmzqIrRzdXHVZ94X7vqJrNIwUlXa840GU8K-vQN-2wgK5ZJKf3vEm5fa5pdGok9O4gJCKaZ5L9JFjAU3Z-y3rfdzpscsALhfoETgl73Xu1u-SdFy/s2000/030724debfelts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL81-aj7L9o_tFPFLFfbt_vSdLZQT7SpYA8g_2Pc8N6s7HTjDpqNwazncEDIz6gc0Lzy-Bx7afKkX4FmzqIrRzdXHVZ94X7vqJrNIwUlXa840GU8K-vQN-2wgK5ZJKf3vEm5fa5pdGok9O4gJCKaZ5L9JFjAU3Z-y3rfdzpscsALhfoETgl73Xu1u-SdFy/s320/030724debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The weather has been quite Spring-y here in Florida (alternating sunshine and rain, comfortable temperatures) and the birds and squirrels are lovin' it! For the last several mornings we have heard a barred owl hooting in the dark just before dawn. There's been lots of other bird song so it prompted the idea for today's project. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0f3bpPs2rdRKfyaH4I2SM5JIXeFxGbpYqftqksZykvG7hFpNugiBLrad-D6aNUKr8IdzQsePBKIqxff3PBYxX9yTq0SBYo9LvxHyOJx0vdLTNGOSwHPv3OmNmITJI8AeW_OdFs305JKcb2jmuzRpDc1UnjAP-NKsLY6_jUSq_eJOIfxByRhFIFrgBMJyh/s2000/030724debfelts-sparrow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0f3bpPs2rdRKfyaH4I2SM5JIXeFxGbpYqftqksZykvG7hFpNugiBLrad-D6aNUKr8IdzQsePBKIqxff3PBYxX9yTq0SBYo9LvxHyOJx0vdLTNGOSwHPv3OmNmITJI8AeW_OdFs305JKcb2jmuzRpDc1UnjAP-NKsLY6_jUSq_eJOIfxByRhFIFrgBMJyh/s320/030724debfelts-sparrow.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The box is shaped similar to a small milk carton with a peek-through transparent window. It's a variation of the traditional "2-4-6-8 box" and is really easy to make (<a href="http://stampin-n-stuff.blogspot.com/2010/04/birdhouse-tutorial-and-template.html">template here</a>). It is a fun Spring/Easter gift all on its own, cute and yummy when filled with jellybeans or chocolate almonds (my favorite!), but it is small enough to tuck into an Easter basket as a special treat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've used a sweet little sparrow for this project, but there is also a lovely cardinal in this set, along with several scriptures and sentiments. And there are matching dies for the images. Sometimes I don't mind fussy cutting but these would have been a nightmare, so yay for matching dies! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Ab4MVJ0xzdxsHmnSyQd-tsofiSdKX8lfJT_ZYSNqPwDXeeIMoKNAT52UKqJYMRixC8msLrt80KZmlJTdAFjZOcZ_OqtRjckIC8c6xclZ0zYtKA3IxfB5O5MrzuMhOFGgWLo4wHF9CsJ6JfuyFvKP_qzluaN3y3RZfzHpd3FDzXuaxR_cjtnDZqSnZ355/s2000/030724debfelts-tag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Ab4MVJ0xzdxsHmnSyQd-tsofiSdKX8lfJT_ZYSNqPwDXeeIMoKNAT52UKqJYMRixC8msLrt80KZmlJTdAFjZOcZ_OqtRjckIC8c6xclZ0zYtKA3IxfB5O5MrzuMhOFGgWLo4wHF9CsJ6JfuyFvKP_qzluaN3y3RZfzHpd3FDzXuaxR_cjtnDZqSnZ355/s320/030724debfelts-tag.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The birdhouse roof is made from a couple of sheets of "weathered wood" designer paper with die-cut "shingles" that are folded over the top of the box and tied in place but not glued at all. The whole thing slides on/off easily so that the treats inside are easily accessed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijL7bpmNwOTnIyyONMSj4SQ9uBI1nTKZmmdVac1wsydbsSmvWXVszOLwLgwz_qPq-ottE3p6_AHSxq19YCpm4KBgtZx0Z2tj1Mc0jkKKgHF7wonf0stiNMCRjFDKig-41LQ89KiS8gSoWtbpD1KhJOLayrsNHfwhPKAaazUwUJLZYJRL8wRHvWRFC5JGkU/s2000/030724debfelts-open.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijL7bpmNwOTnIyyONMSj4SQ9uBI1nTKZmmdVac1wsydbsSmvWXVszOLwLgwz_qPq-ottE3p6_AHSxq19YCpm4KBgtZx0Z2tj1Mc0jkKKgHF7wonf0stiNMCRjFDKig-41LQ89KiS8gSoWtbpD1KhJOLayrsNHfwhPKAaazUwUJLZYJRL8wRHvWRFC5JGkU/s320/030724debfelts-open.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />This is what it looks like when opened. As you can see, the tag is attached to the roof and the branches are attached to the box bottom. <br /><br />Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-god-will-take-care-of-you-bundle">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - God Will Take Care of You Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/craft-consortium-beach-hut-6x6">Craft Consortium Beach Hut 6 x 6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-lg">Large Circle dies</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-squares-sm">Small Square dies</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-tag-collection.html">Tim Holtz Tag Collection Dies</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=border%20dies&including=all">Border Dies</a> for "roof shingles" </li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ribbon/cord-rope-string/">Jute string</a></li><li>Copic markers </li><li>button from stash</li><li>small square of transparency sheet</li></ul>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-7625469552073946602024-02-29T07:00:00.214-05:002024-02-29T07:00:00.147-05:00The Way, the Truth, and the Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhv5iiHlZcOpzo3892hE2Tc4qMvu7W9z-SYlMs7kUhpvFJZXQjIRvKoxFANuJtarQknAUhvvJMrF0ennIE3yXIjHkVYpqTuY2EuitEndL_VzU9KpwpvwSCMDVYgw2fwBv0yEjr9hpvdZq8AGIvn18wCmJpiehNjx1Don7bVyQveZQ0r4FJOBuYDNGN8lb/s2000/022924debfelts-portrait%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhv5iiHlZcOpzo3892hE2Tc4qMvu7W9z-SYlMs7kUhpvFJZXQjIRvKoxFANuJtarQknAUhvvJMrF0ennIE3yXIjHkVYpqTuY2EuitEndL_VzU9KpwpvwSCMDVYgw2fwBv0yEjr9hpvdZq8AGIvn18wCmJpiehNjx1Don7bVyQveZQ0r4FJOBuYDNGN8lb/s320/022924debfelts-portrait%20wm.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi everyone and welcome on this Leap Day Thursday! We're having a sale, so be sure to scroll at least far enough to see what that's all about! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Usually my projects come together by auditioning various stamps, papers and embellishments along the way but every once in a while I will have a pre-crafting glimpse of an idea. That's what happened with today's card...I saw the colors and design in my mind's eye one evening and went up to the studio the next morning to put it together. It's a simple design that lets the scriptures speak for themselves. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDcAg_325aUPNNdQHtSXqrRBVeZVl9Nb-RMpwl4cOJ2qBqmzTbxcc7kQgsGtRDCJKDKQ0i5taCLQAAi47GwAmTovH87f-FHqbIzSP7ABipuc1CP4CoOoi8wPV0pIfR57FDyvTtDvbB903gguNICPyedCZcagJclYKbouJ7yAU6aREPWnwAjDqVD9Y2hps/s2000/022924debfelts-square.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDcAg_325aUPNNdQHtSXqrRBVeZVl9Nb-RMpwl4cOJ2qBqmzTbxcc7kQgsGtRDCJKDKQ0i5taCLQAAi47GwAmTovH87f-FHqbIzSP7ABipuc1CP4CoOoi8wPV0pIfR57FDyvTtDvbB903gguNICPyedCZcagJclYKbouJ7yAU6aREPWnwAjDqVD9Y2hps/s320/022924debfelts-square.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've been spending a lot of time with these "champagne/ballet/baby" pinks lately (in my spinning and in my knitting as well as my card-making) so that may be partly why these particular papers and ribbons really spoke to me. (I'll share photos of the other crafts after the paper-crafting for those who'd like to see). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-CO4-M4KLx6ggLq8qD1yC5iuhwITPpjl8Rfl4HDWgcMR9QEiEyftdU2cjuZJWv3t5Fcwll8HUuxAOe95xZeOlrORDq-Mgg1bWwj5fEGtRQnywLX_eDXAFn_KNApt0ecCmfrcmgm4iO5OUIrOvTkMAdWU4uj8k2kQpqjFgFEfTX6AlxStmmiY5fVKu1HOM/s2000/022924debfelts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-CO4-M4KLx6ggLq8qD1yC5iuhwITPpjl8Rfl4HDWgcMR9QEiEyftdU2cjuZJWv3t5Fcwll8HUuxAOe95xZeOlrORDq-Mgg1bWwj5fEGtRQnywLX_eDXAFn_KNApt0ecCmfrcmgm4iO5OUIrOvTkMAdWU4uj8k2kQpqjFgFEfTX6AlxStmmiY5fVKu1HOM/s320/022924debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The focus of this card is one of our scripture sentiments stamped on a beautiful wash of colors from Craft Consortium's Grunge Light paper pad. The "frame" is a print from Echo Park's My Favorite Easter. I've really enjoyed playing with prints from this assortment. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQi-_17Hc3dQDdpJbgM_nMcJQma23QXPYgLFqhumrpwq6Py5VlFHfVtTAxSzFdZz2x63TiOIDzANs5Ys25NkHHDc11r9C52hiUaQFFv7u-nwpYYhpWXimcF6BmRI4pYQYbSrRwnOe-x0KilEw6uvm64GwilWTMzT1buOfhlyBBYwbSUd6uADITjQessXAy/s2000/022924debfelts-cross.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQi-_17Hc3dQDdpJbgM_nMcJQma23QXPYgLFqhumrpwq6Py5VlFHfVtTAxSzFdZz2x63TiOIDzANs5Ys25NkHHDc11r9C52hiUaQFFv7u-nwpYYhpWXimcF6BmRI4pYQYbSrRwnOe-x0KilEw6uvm64GwilWTMzT1buOfhlyBBYwbSUd6uADITjQessXAy/s320/022924debfelts-cross.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The cross is die cut from pearlescent white card stock. I gave it the faintest hint of blush with a pale peachy-pink Copic marker. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigevum8eW73QOnVdJwfz8oKCggd0TTwHqCcuQrd0IbTwntg47ogAMxPx0H9fv2Sv7ZDAjRMXuieKNr5yRFpd9uMw5PltnHP6NMlKF-6dU2sy8O3o5dm42_ZyIhv_FPYK2GajDYEutwhlclN8gHZ5GW_3aJdLTF-qcWKhX7sSUzOWWlI9HB_jMK-G9CL-Lx/s2000/022924debfelts-ribbon.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigevum8eW73QOnVdJwfz8oKCggd0TTwHqCcuQrd0IbTwntg47ogAMxPx0H9fv2Sv7ZDAjRMXuieKNr5yRFpd9uMw5PltnHP6NMlKF-6dU2sy8O3o5dm42_ZyIhv_FPYK2GajDYEutwhlclN8gHZ5GW_3aJdLTF-qcWKhX7sSUzOWWlI9HB_jMK-G9CL-Lx/s320/022924debfelts-ribbon.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used a length of narrow silk ribbon to make a fluffy bow and added paper flowers and sparkly beads in colors drawn from the patterned paper. There are a few rhinestones of various colors sprinkled across the card front as well. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1eP6n3kOjg6ZOppcl3XO8G8c2t7npe03LFmzj-Kb1Jn9_3Cu8dzYe-KaWu53HEjFLAG41dl5uIcXxvZwcJg8WPyXf0c7GAg324WTAtQaV8UCClet4NBSOeEbxYV79KrSnH1-DjyqPYCeL8xHI4VJQl4ixpj9nkc-3-IzkDJeJCugOJAcbylFpxl-FtpAi/s2000/022924debfelts-inside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1eP6n3kOjg6ZOppcl3XO8G8c2t7npe03LFmzj-Kb1Jn9_3Cu8dzYe-KaWu53HEjFLAG41dl5uIcXxvZwcJg8WPyXf0c7GAg324WTAtQaV8UCClet4NBSOeEbxYV79KrSnH1-DjyqPYCeL8xHI4VJQl4ixpj9nkc-3-IzkDJeJCugOJAcbylFpxl-FtpAi/s320/022924debfelts-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And here is the inside...more of that beautiful paper with coordinating scriptures and a simple heart-shaped die at the center. <br /><br />Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-salvation">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Salvation</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-crosses.html">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Crosses</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/echo-park-my-favorite-easter-6x6">Echo Park My Favorite Easter 6 x 6 designer paper</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/craft-consortium-grunge-light-6x6.html">Craft Consortium Grunge Light 6 x 6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/luxury-pearlescent-metallic-105-cardstock-quartz-white-6-ct.html">Quartz White Pearlescent card stock</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-classic-hearts">Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Hearts</a></li><li><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zHbes-KXYw09JLoOOr-avtSiNzMSUR9hgVWInvrYrW9FTlnzR3d21Vov1V0rjzrMjTs3ncVxE1OytKPpAm8-5vzm35ldrtgzouXYqsASote7WBY7CGzfXKlVmV510YlLvbg1nfsbffn0FrWOD2trF-MC2fV6pT9BokpW83GmqdpEJHmzBtcYDeflpCiKl_hge0gFTFHJwVUVbUl1mdjH-Eqq5T2sbBJ6&c=AGg63yiWQksqJRJhasq17Adx4Z_ZaGZ-PjvXpTXe9awBjj2xPNG1EA==&ch=11h0UQJRHMxcEzxnbN3GoEc02ZGcOfU64WV2MyEfpBH9D_Uu8REctA==">1/4 inch silk ribbon</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/embellishments/flowers/kaisercraft-mini-paper-blooms-misty.html">Kaisercraft Mini Paper Blooms</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/petaloo-botanica-sugared-minis-gold-sienna.html">Petaloo Sugared Minis</a></li><li>Rhinestones (<a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/embellishments/gems/kaisercraft-self-adhesive-round-rhinestones-light-pink.html">Light Pink</a>, <a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/embellishments/gems/kaisercraft-self-adhesive-round-rhinestones-hot-pink.html">Hot Pink</a>, and <a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/embellishments/gems/kaisercraft-self-adhesive-round-rhinestones-lilac.html">Lilac</a>)</li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/may-arts-vintage-sampler-on-fire-with-orange-and-yellow">orange beads</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ink/memento-full-size-dye-ink-pad-tuxedo-black-1">Memento Tuxedo Black Ink</a></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRc2DBdeQVwjejC_aF3cg4aX_fx-qwwL39t9DxSXoiObMyFR-4tGQp9wxAT0r-0efg2PXg8kJYEiuq5Dr5ACaClGjHULfaIkVTq2QkPvT_eZX3vW45kEdK-Vt5ZK0HspQ4khxPpDu1B9FiDnkeuYhGI1uefWfeVK-hOuqc0XGQfHhlJ_xyoF_JRY-KDmnO/s206/leap%20day%20sale.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="206" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRc2DBdeQVwjejC_aF3cg4aX_fx-qwwL39t9DxSXoiObMyFR-4tGQp9wxAT0r-0efg2PXg8kJYEiuq5Dr5ACaClGjHULfaIkVTq2QkPvT_eZX3vW45kEdK-Vt5ZK0HspQ4khxPpDu1B9FiDnkeuYhGI1uefWfeVK-hOuqc0XGQfHhlJ_xyoF_JRY-KDmnO/w320-h320/leap%20day%20sale.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampsimply.com/">Stamp Simply</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">**************</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you're interested in the other crafts too, keep reading and scrolling! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz44FRcAD-Zc8YdbrlnK2-rsqyL0wNk61N61hQxoJkGfssubMz1zln6Q85Ru4s0Qt9K8zBNjfF4SY9PiBnTyY3HTzy4VbQW1Pg3bBVVoaTfL_o-L7MZHOeLQJQsV1DNNF6QTVv-sqoeMLPqs4OwNyz3-07JXyTlv7c4YA_nzlX-_GsTBZScgHXiloR5bZn/s2001/020124debfelts-amber1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2001" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz44FRcAD-Zc8YdbrlnK2-rsqyL0wNk61N61hQxoJkGfssubMz1zln6Q85Ru4s0Qt9K8zBNjfF4SY9PiBnTyY3HTzy4VbQW1Pg3bBVVoaTfL_o-L7MZHOeLQJQsV1DNNF6QTVv-sqoeMLPqs4OwNyz3-07JXyTlv7c4YA_nzlX-_GsTBZScgHXiloR5bZn/s320/020124debfelts-amber1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are the promised photos of my other crafts. I'm spinning fiber from my friend Rebecca using a Jenkins finch Turkish spindle. The photo above is the most accurate color representation...for some reason this color really freaks my iPhone out and I have trouble capturing it accurately, especially when it's cloudy outside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5WBAZj-fOz7ytDg3DNLSbcHsA_RhZe0J-Q9BeJfFzaLa6_rZiaNCvwYMCqKbyC-QKFDwSp_nCvqlQ3kS6JIhs6vZm7yWUH9fkiU8XHJLEDpcZCXAdw7t7889H9QCDZQrEsHbtfvRHJFHOH3P7FQtFfeDK27jaS15Usa2uUL_NwWnxMvog8qFvXDexuuJ/s2000/redamber.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5WBAZj-fOz7ytDg3DNLSbcHsA_RhZe0J-Q9BeJfFzaLa6_rZiaNCvwYMCqKbyC-QKFDwSp_nCvqlQ3kS6JIhs6vZm7yWUH9fkiU8XHJLEDpcZCXAdw7t7889H9QCDZQrEsHbtfvRHJFHOH3P7FQtFfeDK27jaS15Usa2uUL_NwWnxMvog8qFvXDexuuJ/s320/redamber.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>A faded photo but it shows my progress. Still a bit of braid to go. I haven't decided yet what I'll knit with this yarn once it is finished.<div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjderZNjuF9F8-Waec-1wT2xXv9Oxmbii6xOhcB6oNezey0twpsWziLccD3hVVp5NFcBnpB_Qf44_YnU1Ocw96NKYeXLCTSi0pzOCYT-cNJHugGmZwi7na-O2Jtxy7nB3zhtjtkzq2Exa8Hq7IiJ_MtktyeXz_phzDBkhFSaaCYl2RSK2RWKM7vzuCAr8YB/s640/emmas%20yarn.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjderZNjuF9F8-Waec-1wT2xXv9Oxmbii6xOhcB6oNezey0twpsWziLccD3hVVp5NFcBnpB_Qf44_YnU1Ocw96NKYeXLCTSi0pzOCYT-cNJHugGmZwi7na-O2Jtxy7nB3zhtjtkzq2Exa8Hq7IiJ_MtktyeXz_phzDBkhFSaaCYl2RSK2RWKM7vzuCAr8YB/s320/emmas%20yarn.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is commercial "Emma's Yarn" in the (pinker than it looks here) color way "Himalayan Salt" on two different bases (one fingering wool/silk, the other Suri Alpaca/silk). Yes, I told you that I love this color! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJLqVMgnyret0WS1ClvaPsP5Fnt2xvfOGWDDGgCoyjmT1F9VkZDXMYPn9_KD6dzKSgsbpFKaIG_DYw4SxUTk52nWFGwIVATGWSb8Wo8Sgafu8FmTtWHVHoz4gOdNxwXuHee2QwS1Mh_cfKTpL5d9AfZ0mK5zEutYqy34hSZK1hQplCJl3-CARihWuYRPt/s2000/sweater%20022824.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJLqVMgnyret0WS1ClvaPsP5Fnt2xvfOGWDDGgCoyjmT1F9VkZDXMYPn9_KD6dzKSgsbpFKaIG_DYw4SxUTk52nWFGwIVATGWSb8Wo8Sgafu8FmTtWHVHoz4gOdNxwXuHee2QwS1Mh_cfKTpL5d9AfZ0mK5zEutYqy34hSZK1hQplCJl3-CARihWuYRPt/s320/sweater%20022824.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the "Lenu" sweater that I started in mid-January using the commercial yarns shown above, held together as one. It is knitting up so soft and squishy! I am hoping to finish it to Scotland and wear in late April. Just one sleeve and a few inches of body to go! The pattern has a separate hoodie with a coordinating stitch pattern so if I have enough time I'll knit that too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8XH2HsXomwfaQJ-8ZHLgfuxe1ATd1DFLzvjsghNDTMeuwQdiQAGdz1chyinSveXBS1Tg3gEs8tFGRlq9vwynauqp_UXglh6hk90IWfYoUX42HA-83v_jYWx5rZOzGbpkJ1fSOp8zuLvHChUI8zlxsM67vUaKOkjlnaKTmgHvB-iDun5INLW6wkEMFz_J/s2000/dragonscales1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8XH2HsXomwfaQJ-8ZHLgfuxe1ATd1DFLzvjsghNDTMeuwQdiQAGdz1chyinSveXBS1Tg3gEs8tFGRlq9vwynauqp_UXglh6hk90IWfYoUX42HA-83v_jYWx5rZOzGbpkJ1fSOp8zuLvHChUI8zlxsM67vUaKOkjlnaKTmgHvB-iDun5INLW6wkEMFz_J/s320/dragonscales1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;">And surprise! Just to keep things lively, two separ</span>ate views of a single sock in Mardi Gras colors that I acid-dyed onto Knit Picks Stroll Bare! This is my qualifier for this year's Sock Madness. I will not likely finish its mate in time because we both got the flu and I just did not feel like doing anything, even knitting. What a shame that when one has all that unoccupied time in the easy chair, there's no energy or focus to do anything constructive with it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczEMXWDatt07HuaQCHPqBDwT5QpgaDw3T-jyFIUJMxBeww0cSEopXfGc1zoHZ-XiZ8mspKORRpsKe1o57sZ0nt-Dgr_q-LZKqIfv2kneDORrXE7-6EhU51mfWynPf0OTpI_Mfb-oCCpSq5UUEZKzYzf0Xb6Vdo4ZuyYFjVe2MZuFJ93fIEKqesl_zZw8y/s2000/dragonscales3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczEMXWDatt07HuaQCHPqBDwT5QpgaDw3T-jyFIUJMxBeww0cSEopXfGc1zoHZ-XiZ8mspKORRpsKe1o57sZ0nt-Dgr_q-LZKqIfv2kneDORrXE7-6EhU51mfWynPf0OTpI_Mfb-oCCpSq5UUEZKzYzf0Xb6Vdo4ZuyYFjVe2MZuFJ93fIEKqesl_zZw8y/s320/dragonscales3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've finally managed to finish just this one sock so hopefully I can at least qualify for cheerleader, which means being granted access to the rest of this year's Sock Madness patterns. I'm still knitting but it would take a miracle to finish another sock by the deadline (which is in the wee hours of Friday morning). Yes, I am a little bummed but hey, Life happens!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for visiting my blog on this special day! Hope to see you again soon! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-25336115501500219712024-02-22T07:00:00.034-05:002024-02-22T07:00:00.145-05:00Dial-a-doodle-doo!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizxtVrfExdRTaFaSXYNoD5rNmp01mKiLidbCCMLtgC0j15DZVT8X2cjY274NFnsu20v6xI94iIvSVtirR2Jig12_1saV6-oPdpFbhW2gPTP1jv7c3HcPHaFdt6oWbuQpK7nPV7v2Z0mGH3gHGq3-foVuR2iOa2WVgIFgX_zgv9DwEZ9UiLoGwisFr-nJ2c/s2000/022224debfelts-moo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizxtVrfExdRTaFaSXYNoD5rNmp01mKiLidbCCMLtgC0j15DZVT8X2cjY274NFnsu20v6xI94iIvSVtirR2Jig12_1saV6-oPdpFbhW2gPTP1jv7c3HcPHaFdt6oWbuQpK7nPV7v2Z0mGH3gHGq3-foVuR2iOa2WVgIFgX_zgv9DwEZ9UiLoGwisFr-nJ2c/s320/022224debfelts-moo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi everyone! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you've been around for a while you know that I love to spin, and for a spinner, Spring is the season for shearing and new fleece to wash/process/spin. So here is a viewfinder "dial a doodle-doo" card featuring some barnyard friends along with a few treasured words of wisdom.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjauV0Qj8IkYeA40JSKPC2S-umKnNRN1SgnQcNYxF4kMzgPCxLHsfzuDLSMyl-FszAtU-iJz1TDfVPPvzhRB6xpyDKsHhttGu0sT8ffjrEzimHe2S7ueDhXSQ-WWQIkw8hG5XmRvAQfgTyQdOlfTR0fIzGG3nPQX6nViN9I3vTkhht6UfHk-Qeu6cIcoYod/s2000/022224debfelts-neigh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjauV0Qj8IkYeA40JSKPC2S-umKnNRN1SgnQcNYxF4kMzgPCxLHsfzuDLSMyl-FszAtU-iJz1TDfVPPvzhRB6xpyDKsHhttGu0sT8ffjrEzimHe2S7ueDhXSQ-WWQIkw8hG5XmRvAQfgTyQdOlfTR0fIzGG3nPQX6nViN9I3vTkhht6UfHk-Qeu6cIcoYod/s320/022224debfelts-neigh.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The base of this card is 4.0 x 5.5 inches, but the overhanging banner and the edge of the viewfinder spinner bring the measurement to the full standard 4.25 inches wide. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmB_GpTNqCaCDBOMlNDwR344Y87_wE4p-t5N6JLC_VCWxLNW-b89iiiTNB3lAwfNlDwm8qC8dTO6npqO8JurFVf_Ga3naEdBpZoXCbyLEtVLrwpfqdAAb31KtQlCBZqtexxswoLhNrHcdvNZ9_fkED_msBx-KGcPk4B5SVCB8mI8tCHUPoa9byburQYNVO/s2000/022224debfelts-oink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmB_GpTNqCaCDBOMlNDwR344Y87_wE4p-t5N6JLC_VCWxLNW-b89iiiTNB3lAwfNlDwm8qC8dTO6npqO8JurFVf_Ga3naEdBpZoXCbyLEtVLrwpfqdAAb31KtQlCBZqtexxswoLhNrHcdvNZ9_fkED_msBx-KGcPk4B5SVCB8mI8tCHUPoa9byburQYNVO/s320/022224debfelts-oink.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used the largest Spellbinders die to cut one circle from card stock and another from copy paper. Folding the copy paper circle in half and then in half again helps to find where to punch a tiny hole in its very center. I also used the template to divide the spinner into quadrants for aligning the individual stamps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyLivsXEedN772nsP2e95aF45yT5ypugjfKye8anDroj3z21IGEXcz2PAjLcAW28qbwV9W2qlVf7MtzXStAYqgWGYRQadWJRfoe5u8v3mt-RxdIZs8_iMBo9BpArkNeVh5bAu9KfLomXgrmq-xbsHgodHevF2xtT8W8KMj-AeD9nXCqBFB3G94MfRlYqa9/s2000/022224debfelts-doodledoo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyLivsXEedN772nsP2e95aF45yT5ypugjfKye8anDroj3z21IGEXcz2PAjLcAW28qbwV9W2qlVf7MtzXStAYqgWGYRQadWJRfoe5u8v3mt-RxdIZs8_iMBo9BpArkNeVh5bAu9KfLomXgrmq-xbsHgodHevF2xtT8W8KMj-AeD9nXCqBFB3G94MfRlYqa9/s320/022224debfelts-doodledoo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You'll need to be careful to align your spinner so that there is that little bit of overhang, but still room for the other elements and embellishments you wish to include on your card front. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhnDVhp_9ExxlfPzJVlAivEb1h6BysJ2yi9YfbZwjHf38P5h0pRepPnEWwVcM3OzaaeJtR-m41Q1pHEErjtZXIAprOzrBj_MXbl0k3S0FsaMJXmVDUQwG0WsInOR6A6tEo4d7V5BKqDWd9Mo43bj6VwzCsjQspfwsU8CkYm90SNbwfAqJ26ymmEuIq2tF/s2000/022224debfelts-detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhnDVhp_9ExxlfPzJVlAivEb1h6BysJ2yi9YfbZwjHf38P5h0pRepPnEWwVcM3OzaaeJtR-m41Q1pHEErjtZXIAprOzrBj_MXbl0k3S0FsaMJXmVDUQwG0WsInOR6A6tEo4d7V5BKqDWd9Mo43bj6VwzCsjQspfwsU8CkYm90SNbwfAqJ26ymmEuIq2tF/s320/022224debfelts-detail.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I figured out the placement of the brad and then decided what pair of circle dies to use for the "peek" part of the viewfinder. Take care to align the opening so that the edges of the larger circle do not show through from underneath. I like for the mat layers to show, so I cut the larger circle of the pair where I want it to go on the thin designer paper. After glueing the designer paper to the underneath layer, the smaller circle is easy to align to cut the opening through the mat layer of card stock.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHU2xj8OOb84UPtyqFGmCSgpryn5XxNslW6BfZpfi0RBYRAWW_Mdg8EeYLQD5L4_zxf9vylKxunmbWkpsTT9l1LNqV-qxe1E_8CAi6GfmAVK4tGUhhSwAACWoB2ulzYVKPSH8s1Q-UuTmF0hAg_rJN3ZfYqVwrDRaTc_wG_GGvAxgcQ1SLBDlt5z5ybsh/s2000/022224debfelts-sentiment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHU2xj8OOb84UPtyqFGmCSgpryn5XxNslW6BfZpfi0RBYRAWW_Mdg8EeYLQD5L4_zxf9vylKxunmbWkpsTT9l1LNqV-qxe1E_8CAi6GfmAVK4tGUhhSwAACWoB2ulzYVKPSH8s1Q-UuTmF0hAg_rJN3ZfYqVwrDRaTc_wG_GGvAxgcQ1SLBDlt5z5ybsh/s320/022224debfelts-sentiment.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is a look at the sentiment and that fun rustic barn designer paper. And I'll let you in on a secret: I got a tiny smudge of black ink beside that little piggy so I decide to give everything a generous splattering of tea dye distress ink, black distress oxide ink, and diluted white acrylic paint. I hope you'll think that it gave everything a fun, grungy barnyard kind of vibe with a side of sunshine. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipa1s2xrgGq5uvp9_nIPEstbiDZJRyQasEBLqhS63DaPJQ5wC5URNISp8WrZaOXyDSB8qMgnWRIZ7xD8kkQD4I25n7td5gOzNZyRsKv9D-XXacCq-26Sq3GVuMWzYHIg7qT3K7bzwRl9yOh2zMxUomqUtphLgNrkK_u8zsdasfmvr3CkxU-I7dFNmPig2-/s2000/022224debfelts-inside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipa1s2xrgGq5uvp9_nIPEstbiDZJRyQasEBLqhS63DaPJQ5wC5URNISp8WrZaOXyDSB8qMgnWRIZ7xD8kkQD4I25n7td5gOzNZyRsKv9D-XXacCq-26Sq3GVuMWzYHIg7qT3K7bzwRl9yOh2zMxUomqUtphLgNrkK_u8zsdasfmvr3CkxU-I7dFNmPig2-/s320/022224debfelts-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />A sheet of designer paper from Craft Consortium's Over the Rainbow brings the cheerful yellow of the ribbon from the card front to the inside, a reminder of sunny skies and happy times when the stress of life has made them difficult to call to mind! <div><br /></div><div><div>Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-farmhouse-signage-bundle.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Farmhouse Signage Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-farmhouse-simple-sentiments.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Farmhouse Simple Sentiments</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-farmhouse-scriptural-thoughts.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Farmhouse Scriptural Thoughts</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-fishtail-sentiment-banners.html">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Fishtail Sentiment Banners</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/memento-full-size-dye-ink-pad-tuxedo-black-1">Memento Full Size Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/craft-consortium-beach-hut-6x6">Craft Consortium Beach Hut 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/craft-consortium-over-the-rainbow">Craft Consortium Over the Rainbow 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-sm">Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles SM</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-lg">Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles LG</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/may-arts-1-5-gingham-30-yard-spool-yellow">May Arts 1.5" Gingham - 30 yard Spool - Yellow</a></li><li>brad</li><li>oxide and distress inks, acrylic paint for splashes</li></ul></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-9059720655806672102024-02-15T07:00:00.001-05:002024-02-15T07:00:00.178-05:00Preparing for Easter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCd2WSCvcRkiiP_nZGIwVmMpSw4Q9BAXvMEigP-2YPnYl83-GBqq4Zr0x2_9RQC-ZFKNOxf2fi7vI_V5WqoqmMalSuudx8pMJUYybE_ifBdzuMQUPSPWneth5DdnjaeN0HtUGGIDn1z1q9yWH8osUOYXCW4k9VkobOo3K1kP899dR9QYKpNvgpPVrrGsO/s2000/021524debfelts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCd2WSCvcRkiiP_nZGIwVmMpSw4Q9BAXvMEigP-2YPnYl83-GBqq4Zr0x2_9RQC-ZFKNOxf2fi7vI_V5WqoqmMalSuudx8pMJUYybE_ifBdzuMQUPSPWneth5DdnjaeN0HtUGGIDn1z1q9yWH8osUOYXCW4k9VkobOo3K1kP899dR9QYKpNvgpPVrrGsO/s320/021524debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello everyone! I hope you had a happy Mardi Gras and a lovely Valentine's Day/Ash Wednesday! Lent is here and Easter is definitely on its way! 🎶</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNflLNhFXsH79qVwmAfT6iRwKSHOXp-VyMtyx85BT9mIo1V7x2Gn9CBj9O81TWQImv5m0tQNQ2q9YfNfqBBdqTgn3p36JaPoy3lMsRaHVIylrDiwgWXPOsQCp4NlTSlROI3JMpEUNMD_AxX3s8m_Mg2b1c2R1v2BKcXYY_R2joWNZTaxrs7Eo1OgFGRWb3/s2000/021524debfelts-closed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNflLNhFXsH79qVwmAfT6iRwKSHOXp-VyMtyx85BT9mIo1V7x2Gn9CBj9O81TWQImv5m0tQNQ2q9YfNfqBBdqTgn3p36JaPoy3lMsRaHVIylrDiwgWXPOsQCp4NlTSlROI3JMpEUNMD_AxX3s8m_Mg2b1c2R1v2BKcXYY_R2joWNZTaxrs7Eo1OgFGRWb3/s320/021524debfelts-closed.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today's Stamp Simply project is a traditional sized card but with an off-center gate fold. To make it I scored a 5.5 x 8.5 piece of card stock at 1.25 and 3 inches. I adore cards like this that show off coordinating prints from a single pad of paper! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_cv-u59-wfEEr2Y3TpBUmYtq8uSLLoGu0kkX_wjbn-IwKHs8l59nVWzOooX7rrO7ZuV7nZJFvy2u_GLiNnba1tQtH6eSMFOccgiuQHBXkc0V6CevzuT0eIMfKfhKs6OqOkm9KzoB25RnwQ4lqOfLRCcarK95Mp9FB9AzOW3CYiCgeNxPGKRVWKlkfJUS/s2000/021524debfelts-cross.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_cv-u59-wfEEr2Y3TpBUmYtq8uSLLoGu0kkX_wjbn-IwKHs8l59nVWzOooX7rrO7ZuV7nZJFvy2u_GLiNnba1tQtH6eSMFOccgiuQHBXkc0V6CevzuT0eIMfKfhKs6OqOkm9KzoB25RnwQ4lqOfLRCcarK95Mp9FB9AzOW3CYiCgeNxPGKRVWKlkfJUS/s320/021524debfelts-cross.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The focus of the card front is our beautiful cross die embellished with pretty pastel Spring florals and rhinestones. All of the images and sentiments here are from a single stamp set. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6JmDtty0zpfHPV5wHPgdL4YC90fnz4GVAITUtg6C6riRXeM_M4hYhGtSidUH2m1LK17fr97jgQ5t_eH_Pi8fkNr1Frrnb3gspDrDXf2CIt1wPv5sBA7aEvCJpVAxvcP33cYYSJO1d_nKvoOUxd02H-SjW0ej0W1mxdDgb3uN0TegzZK0laJ9gvl4Z-bT/s2000/021524debfelts-inside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6JmDtty0zpfHPV5wHPgdL4YC90fnz4GVAITUtg6C6riRXeM_M4hYhGtSidUH2m1LK17fr97jgQ5t_eH_Pi8fkNr1Frrnb3gspDrDXf2CIt1wPv5sBA7aEvCJpVAxvcP33cYYSJO1d_nKvoOUxd02H-SjW0ej0W1mxdDgb3uN0TegzZK0laJ9gvl4Z-bT/s320/021524debfelts-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the inside there are some of our beautiful daffodils, one of my favorite flowers and also one of my favorites of all of our stamp sets.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieN4lsAzF2uS9hjPLldxkuv_-gRwY8o3PZjqXvZdpjOJLA7wpJBhMhwiDELt1idsFp95aTrYCXY1Sov7lqivbbvrbK6078d_b6_oOQLQy4KV0sMvFBs6EUTWAg2q9P93op2ewa7-1j0xK9oOXSLi4ItkSqAQb4_VJpVcwybtObiK6_j06ZahyphenhyphenOoZ3PbkWm/s2000/021524debfelts-daffodils.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieN4lsAzF2uS9hjPLldxkuv_-gRwY8o3PZjqXvZdpjOJLA7wpJBhMhwiDELt1idsFp95aTrYCXY1Sov7lqivbbvrbK6078d_b6_oOQLQy4KV0sMvFBs6EUTWAg2q9P93op2ewa7-1j0xK9oOXSLi4ItkSqAQb4_VJpVcwybtObiK6_j06ZahyphenhyphenOoZ3PbkWm/s320/021524debfelts-daffodils.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This time I gave the flowers' centers a bolder color to bring some of the brighter colors from the Easter egg paper on the front into the inside. I looked up photos of daffodils for examples...I had no idea they came in so many colors!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Supplies:</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-he-lives-bundle.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - He Lives Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-crosses.html">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Crosses</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-fishtail-sentiment-banners.html">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Fishtail Sentiment Banners</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/echo-park-my-favorite-easter-6x6">Echo Park My Favorite Easter 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/embellishments/kaisercraft-mini-paper-blooms-dusty-pink.html">Kaisercraft Mini Paper Blooms - Dusty Pink</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/embellishments/flowers/kaisercraft-mini-paper-blooms-sea-breeze.html">Kaisercraft Mini Paper Blooms - Sea Breeze</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/embellishments/kaisercraft-mini-paper-blooms-amethyst.html">Kaisercraft Mini Paper Blooms - Amethyst</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/embellishments/kaisercraft-self-adhesive-round-rhinestones-light-pink.html">Kaisercraft Self-Adhesive Round Rhinestones - Light Pink</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/memento-full-size-dye-ink-pad-tuxedo-black-1">Memento Full Size Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black</a> (stamped off)</li><li>Copic markers</li><li>button from stash</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNjattI9PkBn_8pyNH-107ryOSjI-ri8us5myhE9c5As3IK_z7kT9LjWYeS5YHV8Swh_qPITQZoI2zEGKd2sXjcOcfmTlMGCbVNKX0axdgdiwOZCgpe-JPKy3PHKiyn8OcZRS7jRDeSOWKfPUvHj04VmCRrXCt7k_Ci14H5nj3rePiW6eUSGcJAl7uTY80/s2000/sale.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNjattI9PkBn_8pyNH-107ryOSjI-ri8us5myhE9c5As3IK_z7kT9LjWYeS5YHV8Swh_qPITQZoI2zEGKd2sXjcOcfmTlMGCbVNKX0axdgdiwOZCgpe-JPKy3PHKiyn8OcZRS7jRDeSOWKfPUvHj04VmCRrXCt7k_Ci14H5nj3rePiW6eUSGcJAl7uTY80/s320/sale.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Remember, today (February 15, 2024) is the LAST DAY of our Valentine's Day sale! Shop now for 14% off!</div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-57230398610580786702024-02-08T07:00:00.115-05:002024-02-08T07:00:00.198-05:00Getting ready for Easter!<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMME7im5ZCLWllkA-djcNYfGZwu49cTK3vZDtUdFW-spP7FbdCfCN7JP_LZLgorsfARxAZmjC2HHCA3vvd0B-wDUkT3siE9eYIYYYeRhIiIIx2pDAx1NRvo76pmu0SFrjSMInElroMyehVwjfdYDixRtV-ZQ6pxdHZq6uddrigyWLxUIuv8_hpET45jdaJ/s2000/020824debfelts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMME7im5ZCLWllkA-djcNYfGZwu49cTK3vZDtUdFW-spP7FbdCfCN7JP_LZLgorsfARxAZmjC2HHCA3vvd0B-wDUkT3siE9eYIYYYeRhIiIIx2pDAx1NRvo76pmu0SFrjSMInElroMyehVwjfdYDixRtV-ZQ6pxdHZq6uddrigyWLxUIuv8_hpET45jdaJ/s320/020824debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi everyone! We're already into the second week of February and time is flying by! Mardi Gras is almost here because Easter is early this year! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It has been a while since I've made one of these "half-front" cards so I thought I'd try it with this darling Easter set! It's such a cute set for making cards for kids, but adults will love it too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7DA2blvJSqiFxwDPPXr4WVFc_UxFFUSBA6ok5NSPxUPI6ZdCL0RzQidpKLgA-4NJ9Akg6ItXQsgFnBeZLLuge70duX-yAv_E1RAS2q5ETJ6ui4Qu7805LuJzalf9bz3TxMU5eXXmQpSKEFe_76X5mgqsZyEvQgl98K6yJ5FCS-YB6H2P8xa2nMcwlhjc/s2000/020824debfelts-detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7DA2blvJSqiFxwDPPXr4WVFc_UxFFUSBA6ok5NSPxUPI6ZdCL0RzQidpKLgA-4NJ9Akg6ItXQsgFnBeZLLuge70duX-yAv_E1RAS2q5ETJ6ui4Qu7805LuJzalf9bz3TxMU5eXXmQpSKEFe_76X5mgqsZyEvQgl98K6yJ5FCS-YB6H2P8xa2nMcwlhjc/s320/020824debfelts-detail.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With the card closed it looks almost like a full card front with pretty papers, that adorable bunny for a focal image, a banner sentiment and a bright floral/ribbon embellishment. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rGph0oxJnKWHMzwEZXXCtgAu8WdRM0agSXri3aHPkyrHgInUg2f125f6wf0ccffP_YllUNkhNkTg7b8SLTSqeT3Rr740hGHa3PVKU3CVaxpVZWeNN9UG4j1ebbrFLwjl6VvYDyG5mY68B7dlU-tvhVICX34WhrDeRUOfpntzCpMGj0buVt8-eYtO0dkV/s2000/020824debfelts-open.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rGph0oxJnKWHMzwEZXXCtgAu8WdRM0agSXri3aHPkyrHgInUg2f125f6wf0ccffP_YllUNkhNkTg7b8SLTSqeT3Rr740hGHa3PVKU3CVaxpVZWeNN9UG4j1ebbrFLwjl6VvYDyG5mY68B7dlU-tvhVICX34WhrDeRUOfpntzCpMGj0buVt8-eYtO0dkV/s320/020824debfelts-open.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But when the card is opened the half-front design reveals the image and sentiment hidden inside. All of the images and sentiments are from the same stamp set, our "Easter is for Jesus" stamp set and die bundle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To make the half front, I cut and scored a traditional portrait fold card base. I used an additional 4.25 x 5.5 inch blank piece of card stock to die cut the bunny shape without passing the bottom of the die completely through the machine. I carefully trimmed away the card stock to the left and right of the die cut. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The depth of this piece helped to determine how much to cut away from the front of the card base to make the half-front. I stamped the bunny onto another separate piece of card stock, colored and die cut it, and attached it to the half-front with mono multi glue. That double-thickness helps lend more stability to the bunny and also keeps the Copic marker bleed-through from being visible from the inside. A tiny slit in the fold allows the ribbon to pass through to the inside so that it doesn't have to be untied to open the card. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJMl5mmW77NK2V6rg33oJoVG_Y1Go53g8v8fTBXlqpnejc-Nb4DQy6kSCO4eKmf03U3NThyZVHrTlKCfaqI-gt9f1VOEVWgfzOv8RpAfCyHVnOshlS8uzy0Sbs07F25BongZaMNv_lmz93Jvx8Gru0mW5jgBAvtvs9PIactvxZtWEti3SmaCp9D63Olu5m/s2000/020824debfelts-shimmer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJMl5mmW77NK2V6rg33oJoVG_Y1Go53g8v8fTBXlqpnejc-Nb4DQy6kSCO4eKmf03U3NThyZVHrTlKCfaqI-gt9f1VOEVWgfzOv8RpAfCyHVnOshlS8uzy0Sbs07F25BongZaMNv_lmz93Jvx8Gru0mW5jgBAvtvs9PIactvxZtWEti3SmaCp9D63Olu5m/s320/020824debfelts-shimmer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a closer look at the inside. I love this simple, rustic cross alongside this profound message. I hope that it gives you the "Easter Sunrise" vibe that I was going for! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Supplies:</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-easter-is-for-jesus-bundle.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Easter is for Jesus Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-floral-cluster-and-sprigs.html">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Floral Cluster and Sprigs</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-fishtail-sentiment-banners.html">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Fishtail Sentiment Banners</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/echo-park-my-favorite-easter-6x6">Echo Park My Favorite Easter 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/craft-consortium-retro-summer">Craft Consortium Retro Summer 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ribbon/ribbon-sampler/may-arts-5-8-faux-linen-ribbon-sampler-27-yards">May Arts 5/8" Faux Linen Canvas Ribbon Sampler - 27 yards</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ribbon/cord-rope-string/">string</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/petaloo-botanica-baby-blooms-.html">Petaloo Botanica Baby Blooms - Fuchsia</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/kaisercraft-self-adhesive-round-pearls-champagne.html">Kaisercraft Self-Adhesive Round Pearls - Champagne</a></li><li>Copic markers, glitter pen</li></ul>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-45805909681581225382024-02-01T07:00:00.004-05:002024-02-01T07:00:00.363-05:00Sunny Appreciation <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmB16vtt1k-w8IqdXTv7rxQiO0Aa4GdEbhPDyoboAyDwbMYzRXOfgRvMd3GVuFVYP-zDcQBysLaiVQSjjRsEjeIqVOwhies2nHBPLSIkviCvtmyh0Ckkcb4wTOHT7RqdMRzuCqVCMSf10jGJfxszY6EN5cmNsovsSb7YLJNj4AhAMXykO4tSdo3bdwVZI/s2000/020224debfelts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmB16vtt1k-w8IqdXTv7rxQiO0Aa4GdEbhPDyoboAyDwbMYzRXOfgRvMd3GVuFVYP-zDcQBysLaiVQSjjRsEjeIqVOwhies2nHBPLSIkviCvtmyh0Ckkcb4wTOHT7RqdMRzuCqVCMSf10jGJfxszY6EN5cmNsovsSb7YLJNj4AhAMXykO4tSdo3bdwVZI/s320/020224debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Every once in a while I'll see something that inspires an idea, and I won't be able to shift gears until I've at least tried making it. That is what happened with this card. That umbrella paper is SO cute, and our new cloud dies seemed like a perfect mate to go along with the paper. When I saw this fun fold on Pinterest I had to try putting it all together! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The square focal point is made from a 6 x 6 piece of double-print paper scored 1.5 inches from all edges, with the corners snipped away. Then a corner is folded back on each of the remaining flaps. I used a couple of Tim Holtz dies to add a pull tab and arrow to draw attention to one of the flaps so the recipient will know there's more to see inside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1YrThbtuL_YhZmZxYP9-CiaVlTCvqSTmZSM4hSQ-Pe-MCiFfuzNAhngYjKzQSXnU9Reh6nhYme9Id39jvfWVgelrSONGz4k_6AgUW-V1HwTURHpRWPsbgFoz7aQZSrZMRsK4zpaAm0vjP4DFI0k3NaTKFX3H1XzwmJP9uBqX2vUy-2zafVD6Q162ljam/s2000/020224debfelts-sentiment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1YrThbtuL_YhZmZxYP9-CiaVlTCvqSTmZSM4hSQ-Pe-MCiFfuzNAhngYjKzQSXnU9Reh6nhYme9Id39jvfWVgelrSONGz4k_6AgUW-V1HwTURHpRWPsbgFoz7aQZSrZMRsK4zpaAm0vjP4DFI0k3NaTKFX3H1XzwmJP9uBqX2vUy-2zafVD6Q162ljam/s320/020224debfelts-sentiment.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found a cute sentiment to go with this theme from our Typewritten series. The sunny yellow button and bow add to the fun, happy feeling. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSCt6TA4dRwFRYJ9URntWW6iU5pd8VDHTMzFi4unSA0NCtwUmBDX2pi8L6q8VpuTrCHxwR2EvTbZp1o7bWhra2qmz-WdFGbAhvMzfonbWPyrz-RX1XjX01lqpydC-KUHUyAcXYE_BJMD8p_BEZZ5eQu9fTgPnREE87Vx2SqFuj5KUQ5JOAZQ0aPduf0-j3/s2000/020224debfelts-open.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSCt6TA4dRwFRYJ9URntWW6iU5pd8VDHTMzFi4unSA0NCtwUmBDX2pi8L6q8VpuTrCHxwR2EvTbZp1o7bWhra2qmz-WdFGbAhvMzfonbWPyrz-RX1XjX01lqpydC-KUHUyAcXYE_BJMD8p_BEZZ5eQu9fTgPnREE87Vx2SqFuj5KUQ5JOAZQ0aPduf0-j3/s320/020224debfelts-open.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And here is a peek at the inside. Circle and square dies finish it off with another sentiment from the same Typewritten series set. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Do you have a friend who brings sunshine to your rainy days? I hope so! I'm so grateful for mine!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-typewritten-what-you-mean-to-me.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Typewritten What You Mean to Me</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-country-church">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Country Church</a> (clouds)</li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-sm">Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles SM</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-squares-sm">Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Squares SM</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-postale">Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz - Postale</a> (arrow)</li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-specimen">Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz - Specimen</a> (tab)</li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/echo-park-my-favorite-spring-6x6">Echo Park My Favorite Spring 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ribbon/canvas-twill/may-arts-5-8-twill-30-yard-spool-yellow">May Arts 5/8" Twill - 30 Yard Spool - Yellow</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/embellishments/gems/">https://store.stampsimply.com/embellishments/gems/</a></li><li>button from stash</li></ul>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-296921579888364042024-01-25T07:00:00.007-05:002024-01-25T07:19:44.217-05:00Love you so much!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjF6LW3qu8fDAMphOfAypNX9wm9FHW99zpEUb77N8M4fMsMnsAB1t7HUYd_eLtVYhOYo7Njp_oInTQxL9JQofR1NFVzXiV6tKoH7cB4PEGwKWAu58lfEIExWqbyElreWQVsriSKkwkk_KXn-7n3WNEkPJoRzLVb1NhBgz6p5mxyE80o4SHOj7BubxlWwxm/s2000/012524debfelts-side.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjF6LW3qu8fDAMphOfAypNX9wm9FHW99zpEUb77N8M4fMsMnsAB1t7HUYd_eLtVYhOYo7Njp_oInTQxL9JQofR1NFVzXiV6tKoH7cB4PEGwKWAu58lfEIExWqbyElreWQVsriSKkwkk_KXn-7n3WNEkPJoRzLVb1NhBgz6p5mxyE80o4SHOj7BubxlWwxm/s320/012524debfelts-side.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello everyone! I wonder how many of you have been given roses for Valentine's Day?! Most people recognize the red rose as a symbol of true love and enduring passion. My husband has given me roses for Valentine's Day quite often, and I have a big jar of dried rose petals that I've saved over all these years. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio5b5pYX81wLCJf4kx4Dgl7UFWfC0z2gtsJnyjQcePjEDOk1zVhKqLwCYk6prFDbPFnafKQbZlDwzGMSXwnjn2jIlGECyntO7Y72XBi5irwaGRW2RhL29jWG2Dd1wkZeB9_PzIsrHVqafcwGmqXbQ90dgm1AMO46caQpdTYEGSov7zd_2R10j_CMaNZCEB/s2000/012524debfelts-top.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio5b5pYX81wLCJf4kx4Dgl7UFWfC0z2gtsJnyjQcePjEDOk1zVhKqLwCYk6prFDbPFnafKQbZlDwzGMSXwnjn2jIlGECyntO7Y72XBi5irwaGRW2RhL29jWG2Dd1wkZeB9_PzIsrHVqafcwGmqXbQ90dgm1AMO46caQpdTYEGSov7zd_2R10j_CMaNZCEB/s320/012524debfelts-top.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This little Valentine box was inspired by some gorgeous Ink Drops Rose designer paper. The rose stamp/die and accompanying sentiment on top are both from our Thinking of You Rose bundle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To make the box I cut a 5 x 7.5 inch piece of card stock and scored 1.5 inches from each edge. (I had planned to put the entire die cut rose on the box top and designed it to size, but then I changed my mind!) A few snips and a little glue and the box comes together quickly. The bottom is the same but cut a tiny bit smaller so that it will slide inside easily. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZD855SkqqzpW8i2DU_YyM-QzAtea9nteg-01OO6NlGPL6CXnXY4PMwfRBAKCYv_bak_kRXyL6wXhSembiQdhdqAoWy1N1gn9k9gNlKdRIpdNLRZOEzGLpQLB-ozl05J4DRlybOL9ZliiA-aYxsuFH_f-r3FjHkiNvGc5RoyNZaAxoGO4rulMYSGe8qXy/s2000/012524debfelts-portrait.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZD855SkqqzpW8i2DU_YyM-QzAtea9nteg-01OO6NlGPL6CXnXY4PMwfRBAKCYv_bak_kRXyL6wXhSembiQdhdqAoWy1N1gn9k9gNlKdRIpdNLRZOEzGLpQLB-ozl05J4DRlybOL9ZliiA-aYxsuFH_f-r3FjHkiNvGc5RoyNZaAxoGO4rulMYSGe8qXy/s320/012524debfelts-portrait.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My husband LOVES chocolate so that is what I've put inside this box, but that's an obvious idea! What's special for <i>your </i>sweetheart? Maybe a watch or a pen or some concert or sports tickets? Some jewelry? A love letter or some poetry?! It's easy to adjust the box size if you need to, and to adapt the style to fit the recipient, although Valentine's Day is the one time you can probably get away with pink no matter their age/gender.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDK3cwaJ-nQdOm4aSTAevwuYxNIlAFCQK-Vig6jmr9AQRGm6uxyFy8Pd8NG51GbnYSqwQDK-U-npEH1hsfTIUuuL_Q9PLOormqRS8GtN_BZHsURIB0fbYgl_R1QQHL6y930-lavl5u7_xnfb8YEzx7cwQm7PM2T6bWYZ25wlulbSgScgzWG1aXv4r-L4J8/s2000/012524debfelts-open.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDK3cwaJ-nQdOm4aSTAevwuYxNIlAFCQK-Vig6jmr9AQRGm6uxyFy8Pd8NG51GbnYSqwQDK-U-npEH1hsfTIUuuL_Q9PLOormqRS8GtN_BZHsURIB0fbYgl_R1QQHL6y930-lavl5u7_xnfb8YEzx7cwQm7PM2T6bWYZ25wlulbSgScgzWG1aXv4r-L4J8/s320/012524debfelts-open.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-thinking-of-you-rose-bundle.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Thinking of You Rose Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-tag-collection.html">Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz - Tag Collection</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/craft-consortium-ink-drops-rose-6x6">Craft Consortium Ink Drops Rose 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ribbon/silk/may-arts-1-25-silk-32-yard-spool-pink">May Arts 1.25" Silk - 32 yard spool - Pink</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ribbon/lace/">Pink lace trim</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/delicata-non-tarnishing-ink-pad-celestial-copper">Delicata Non-Tarnishing Ink Pad - Celestial Copper</a></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIn5vPmlEG2TVhyphenhyphenPIY0RhZm2aib1n1bqigAF_LCpf-WBehudPMoFEETu7y3NuJcKKKplZQy9ok1Hvjxv2lMJB14DR8G0LpZkcm5ersMt4RIp624R7f9FJulLg8e9znKEkmjCkR1JwKLEmMaRW-wCYmn9bopaprvpwvXfsqr8ct8H0vjTXGMozemeT-7AUm/s2000/012524debfelts-spin.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIn5vPmlEG2TVhyphenhyphenPIY0RhZm2aib1n1bqigAF_LCpf-WBehudPMoFEETu7y3NuJcKKKplZQy9ok1Hvjxv2lMJB14DR8G0LpZkcm5ersMt4RIp624R7f9FJulLg8e9znKEkmjCkR1JwKLEmMaRW-wCYmn9bopaprvpwvXfsqr8ct8H0vjTXGMozemeT-7AUm/s320/012524debfelts-spin.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>And hey, all of my fiber artist friends...did you notice that peek of pretty Ewephoric fiber tucked in there under all those chocolate coins? Guess what?! An un-assembled Jenkins finch fits in there just perfectly instead of chocolates! If you wanna give your beloved a hint of what you'd like for yourself and how it could be presented! ☺️</div> Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-18905782030217920562024-01-18T07:00:00.001-05:002024-01-18T07:00:00.134-05:00Love You to the Moon and Back!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLMrGHA7XYkju9oOIqOy1zALEJY-RtqcL-W3imiEHNiLab0UfecQtxK_rO1bTzzCv8KmuN9tl9aaJP_diqVBtyJMfjmk05s92SkEtg3qDxmN1IHQ70LPAHRMt12OGonJ9BWeu1h33betbe89yGWtFOZcUFHtnJv3qGN7l_G0-fDtYGPSP9B6DeHonFNFR/s2000/011824debfelts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLMrGHA7XYkju9oOIqOy1zALEJY-RtqcL-W3imiEHNiLab0UfecQtxK_rO1bTzzCv8KmuN9tl9aaJP_diqVBtyJMfjmk05s92SkEtg3qDxmN1IHQ70LPAHRMt12OGonJ9BWeu1h33betbe89yGWtFOZcUFHtnJv3qGN7l_G0-fDtYGPSP9B6DeHonFNFR/s320/011824debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Hi y'all! I hope you are staying cozy, warm and dry! Even here in Florida the temperature dipped below freezing and took hours to make it above 40 degrees! I've had lots of opportunities lately to pull out all of my handspun/handknit woolens! <div><br /></div><div>I'm back today with another card made with the adorable Echo Park Love Notes designer paper. I had fun with this paper last week and wanted to find a way to showcase an assortment of these darling prints all at once. Pinterest to the rescue with an accordion fold card! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZWlNs63t9mN23V5gJPHpTxoMNL-TtbCxoqNDXNtpsyNtF4uINhfT6wdWVGpRkIfTDTn7iTOZBzjfhXPCv9rWOCpRYGFvEtrWIEO4anqYvZ8riuK611lReNF2qh_jvw7JpvwkfuAzR9ADmcexGbPOXbE351ajKyireOkodMlr5_9_1e05aixS7XVxFGCP/s2000/011824debfels-open.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZWlNs63t9mN23V5gJPHpTxoMNL-TtbCxoqNDXNtpsyNtF4uINhfT6wdWVGpRkIfTDTn7iTOZBzjfhXPCv9rWOCpRYGFvEtrWIEO4anqYvZ8riuK611lReNF2qh_jvw7JpvwkfuAzR9ADmcexGbPOXbE351ajKyireOkodMlr5_9_1e05aixS7XVxFGCP/s320/011824debfels-open.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The base of the card is cut to a standard size 4.25 inches wide x 5.5 inches tall. The accordion portion is 4.25 x 11, scored at scored at 3, 5.5, 8, and 9.5 inches. The folds are held flat for mailing in a standard envelope with a removable belly band decorated with a pretty heart and Valentine's Day sentiment. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgNUqdxAf96IYDdAcLQZYKAX42oLWnIA-MpW8bC-Jxi9GlJOFPlVpWz8d_TepuKKoUcRnMDaG77_SrLlQUwl9mEe6x6lpUHP-OHzDVTOUfT1UlM2t82THH7yjBJYYiP2rSBPxjMgohX2N7gzJeGnBgeVFW5VKkvkf8oHNeqZyORom3m6ckqHXnFQ_J8ZVh/s2000/011824debfelts-inside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgNUqdxAf96IYDdAcLQZYKAX42oLWnIA-MpW8bC-Jxi9GlJOFPlVpWz8d_TepuKKoUcRnMDaG77_SrLlQUwl9mEe6x6lpUHP-OHzDVTOUfT1UlM2t82THH7yjBJYYiP2rSBPxjMgohX2N7gzJeGnBgeVFW5VKkvkf8oHNeqZyORom3m6ckqHXnFQ_J8ZVh/s320/011824debfelts-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Here's a peek at the inside. I used a couple of circle dies to cut a crescent moon from pearly white paper. The cute little clouds are from our new country church dies set. </div><div><br /></div><div>Just be sure that the sentiment you choose for the inside is narrow enough to stay tucked out of sight when the card is closed. <br /><br />Supples:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-typewritten-year-round-greetings.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Typewritten Year Round Greetings</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-typewritten-what-you-mean-to-me.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Typewritten What You Mean to Me</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/echo-park-graduation-love-notes-6x6">Echo Park Love Notes 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/luxury-pearlescent-metallic-105-cardstock-quartz-white-6-ct.html">Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105# Cardstock - Quartz White 6 ct</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-fishtail-sentiment-banners.html">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Fishtail Sentiment Banners</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-country-church">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Country Church</a> (clouds)</li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-classic-hearts">Spellbinders Nestabilities - Classic Hearts</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-sm">Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles SM</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-lg">Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles LG</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ribbon/cord-rope-string/">Burlap string</a></li></ul></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-37915312808224492702024-01-11T07:00:00.016-05:002024-01-11T07:00:00.140-05:00Traditional Valentine: flowers, love notes, and chocolate!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqIK1omK2nnGgB-3SLRK36atOvouQXX_IF7M8_Nc86Y37pv2cy0oB2aL1VGjo6LhCBPQQk0JDF5IMUKxR_8Bt2a_frBls_aDIIO6BWOpeWy_Ms-SCU9UwyibLWjcIVLAFbVl03b-Sx5Use04aF0qlSxNnJlAZfqgx_9jC7fMozUGBy4rzu3FSl4jQ2QGTV/s2000/011124debfelts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqIK1omK2nnGgB-3SLRK36atOvouQXX_IF7M8_Nc86Y37pv2cy0oB2aL1VGjo6LhCBPQQk0JDF5IMUKxR_8Bt2a_frBls_aDIIO6BWOpeWy_Ms-SCU9UwyibLWjcIVLAFbVl03b-Sx5Use04aF0qlSxNnJlAZfqgx_9jC7fMozUGBy4rzu3FSl4jQ2QGTV/s320/011124debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi friends! Waving to you from stormy, not-so-sunny Florida! A couple of nights ago we had a supposed tornado form aloft right overhead, which touched down across the river a couple of miles from us as the crow flies. They're saying we're in for another storm tonight/tomorrow so I am hoping we are not in for another wild ride!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwswpItzt_O3s91uDQ36O1DRXbaLcsP32RS7Cuh5lWYwya643KbiFH2It9rdMCl6pcLnoGm7Hj05WTnJt_ZpTNnbwhQaxuv6qLVsT9SH2jxufD08AKOg2EDy2rko35CoVsCkigUsHMImtQKGQE3czPjPBIBJYiEvf8gqAismNBXykFHTxpjM7ZQ0YIuGA/s2000/011124debfelts-chocolate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwswpItzt_O3s91uDQ36O1DRXbaLcsP32RS7Cuh5lWYwya643KbiFH2It9rdMCl6pcLnoGm7Hj05WTnJt_ZpTNnbwhQaxuv6qLVsT9SH2jxufD08AKOg2EDy2rko35CoVsCkigUsHMImtQKGQE3czPjPBIBJYiEvf8gqAismNBXykFHTxpjM7ZQ0YIuGA/s320/011124debfelts-chocolate.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My project for today is a traditional Valentine which typically includes flowers, love notes and chocolate! I used a combination of Stamp Simply stamps/dies and a couple of Tim Holtz dies to make it, all inspired by this cute Echo Park designer paper with a postal theme. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anybody else having flashbacks of a long ago long-distance romance? Such is life when you love someone in the Navy! dh and I dated long-distance for ~ 3.5 years before we got married...and then we were still apart a lot of the time! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyows_CvbeNXPxSc09eZk7jcvNr12LZ-k9iORPdxhPTPXhYeSxRhy3E52hz0cbI-Ye1wwVo4dBdrYAVh5P2sthqEzoqPnyP0C76lSDp9_Pf7wkZhSzQ581Ulwl66AXmbIZh2PV3iCjLZ7wWgTdVuTUxKllbqVl73HrdZA2Q-nwutNqHAHPQU7sRnuzHEOX/s2000/011124debfelts-flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyows_CvbeNXPxSc09eZk7jcvNr12LZ-k9iORPdxhPTPXhYeSxRhy3E52hz0cbI-Ye1wwVo4dBdrYAVh5P2sthqEzoqPnyP0C76lSDp9_Pf7wkZhSzQ581Ulwl66AXmbIZh2PV3iCjLZ7wWgTdVuTUxKllbqVl73HrdZA2Q-nwutNqHAHPQU7sRnuzHEOX/s320/011124debfelts-flowers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The flowers are a stem of irises stamped and die cut from our Happy Day Iris bundle. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcgaWTYsYQFA6Mpf1WOScu7EzJzbSI5-ncpdUwEVRN9JNYCS45KjEPOxpEF5bpWgOyZHNFU2AMcSKvCv_du3zRaxjpdWjTf6xZ6aaQxy2_Vs1s5m8GwIWjYtCSzahiiREJ2jfXt8Y00HYNNvX6qMmXrDTpbr61LMLDOMYdeH4xJ7Q2q_5L_xWuBv1yQU22/s2000/011124debfelts-tag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcgaWTYsYQFA6Mpf1WOScu7EzJzbSI5-ncpdUwEVRN9JNYCS45KjEPOxpEF5bpWgOyZHNFU2AMcSKvCv_du3zRaxjpdWjTf6xZ6aaQxy2_Vs1s5m8GwIWjYtCSzahiiREJ2jfXt8Y00HYNNvX6qMmXrDTpbr61LMLDOMYdeH4xJ7Q2q_5L_xWuBv1yQU22/s320/011124debfelts-tag.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I folded a strip of card stock and then cut the top and sides of it using the largest Tim Holtz tags die to create a little pocket tied with ribbon which holds two chocolate coins. The tag is just the right width to slide into the envelope from the Postale die set.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilyuxEZYAj-gfna1AVy14ajYcRl79uAkXx6Bmvedxy0mhSJ3PjqzRLGQlh6jBim9-VLt72XNilhAOBCzDa21Cv4YsjpinrXNhedHpDqu6hp3f9BnfxvScqmPVGfM0rVpFH6NSnZ9V_6zrDwuZUfvBj8BCHOuJdPYYtSHvVCa9ftvnk6SloZ9n4Ui7MQlPY/s2000/011124debfelts-loveletter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilyuxEZYAj-gfna1AVy14ajYcRl79uAkXx6Bmvedxy0mhSJ3PjqzRLGQlh6jBim9-VLt72XNilhAOBCzDa21Cv4YsjpinrXNhedHpDqu6hp3f9BnfxvScqmPVGfM0rVpFH6NSnZ9V_6zrDwuZUfvBj8BCHOuJdPYYtSHvVCa9ftvnk6SloZ9n4Ui7MQlPY/s320/011124debfelts-loveletter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I stamped a greeting onto a "love note" (another die from Postale) and added the xoxoxo from one of our Stick People stamp sets. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSpbZlsWJoRRD15BaySECDYAyv5mL4Rcfm16bdSFRrTJmVcNNZs4WRp6bQswtfAVGHPuV943WUWLhYcpeYjlgXBJS6J1LpVh32IGnEFzO5X-XStaIy6vlfv3z2iuNujT30WRz_prP_1GEjAu1b5PBUY97TNrGrrhpCK614qGTwmBqmOS-RGb5cQqOPb_T/s2000/011124debfelts-inside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSpbZlsWJoRRD15BaySECDYAyv5mL4Rcfm16bdSFRrTJmVcNNZs4WRp6bQswtfAVGHPuV943WUWLhYcpeYjlgXBJS6J1LpVh32IGnEFzO5X-XStaIy6vlfv3z2iuNujT30WRz_prP_1GEjAu1b5PBUY97TNrGrrhpCK614qGTwmBqmOS-RGb5cQqOPb_T/s320/011124debfelts-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The inside is embellished with a little printed tag from the Echo Parks Love Notes designer paper. I included a zip code with the numbers from Postale to carry on with the postage theme. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-happy-day-iris-bundle">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Happy Day Iris Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-stick-family-sentiments.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Stick Family Sentiments</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-stick-family.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Stick Family</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-farmhouse-pierced-nested-hearts.html">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Farmhouse Pierced Nested Hearts</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-postale">Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz - Postale</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-tag-collection.html">Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz - Tag Collection</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/paper/6x6/echo-park-graduation-love-notes-6x6">Echo Park Love Notes 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=red%20ribbon&including=all">red ribbon</a></li><li>Copic markers</li></ul><div><br /></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-44120588772650723112024-01-04T07:00:00.003-05:002024-01-04T07:00:00.142-05:00The Lord is My Shepherd<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZaZlyBQOiTkQc1UgR8uSRCAr3GeqB4lCWzeh6n7crr-s02FxkQT5ouqUfECPlxdL8TmuPecc5S3awm1A5k9tMEJZ6zUlA9UtXJi_kut88Y7992vcZuinVec-alMTircArYNOpyKgaDqty0dGRkBooHQp9yA5NCkCUi17493CqRxwwKq2oKNwDGAv3vfTn/s2000/010424debfelts-tabletop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZaZlyBQOiTkQc1UgR8uSRCAr3GeqB4lCWzeh6n7crr-s02FxkQT5ouqUfECPlxdL8TmuPecc5S3awm1A5k9tMEJZ6zUlA9UtXJi_kut88Y7992vcZuinVec-alMTircArYNOpyKgaDqty0dGRkBooHQp9yA5NCkCUi17493CqRxwwKq2oKNwDGAv3vfTn/s320/010424debfelts-tabletop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello friends! Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! Today (January 4th) is the 11th Day of Christmas. I'm here with a project and post that represent the collision of several of my favorite and most beloved things, including the 23rd Psalm, spinning (wool, the sheep and the Shepherd!), stamping/card-making, and growing up in Louisiana! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIfPU9srUbZdYQ2aoLdLa-xuBGMAGus8W1eFTyfpNike5LYkRJ77pHEWx1sDj1wYKxjjhkY28IB_APynlBCYucu7a_WYpyttC-VjIoDD6jjfMGta4qwo5JgTV73bzn3oJncFod6PlgHKnYSAj0_HhdxmDsrkM7O6zIYfDsqw38QKXnt-ko_mij5r-3dBY/s2000/010424debfelts-card.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIfPU9srUbZdYQ2aoLdLa-xuBGMAGus8W1eFTyfpNike5LYkRJ77pHEWx1sDj1wYKxjjhkY28IB_APynlBCYucu7a_WYpyttC-VjIoDD6jjfMGta4qwo5JgTV73bzn3oJncFod6PlgHKnYSAj0_HhdxmDsrkM7O6zIYfDsqw38QKXnt-ko_mij5r-3dBY/s320/010424debfelts-card.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I recently had a conversation with a friend about a book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Looks-Psalm-23/dp/0310274419">A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23</a>, telling her about how learning to spin has deepened my understanding of the words of the 23rd Psalm and of my relationship with the Shepherd. She's a friend from Louisiana where preparations are underway for the arrival of 12th Night tomorrow night, which is the big kick-off of the Mardi Gras season. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The book is wonderful, explaining the relationship of the sheep with the shepherd, much the way an infant is dependent upon its mother and father. Then there is also the reverse, the shepherd and his family depending upon the sheep for clothing and even for food. Becoming a spinner has really taught me to appreciate natural fibers, of the renewability and sustainability of wool. There is so much Life to learn here! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last week I mentioned the significance of 12th night and Epiphany in relation to my Louisiana heritage, but here is a little more to the broader story. Historically women worked as spinners and took off the 12 days of Christmas, those days between Christmas and Epiphany, returning to work on January 6th, the day after 12th night, which was also called Distaff Day. (The distaff is a staff used for holding fiber from which it is drafted to spin with a spindle or wheel). With a loaded distaff, a woman could carry her spindle and fiber supply with her as she went about her other daily chores. Fiber preparation, spinning, knitting, weaving, and sewing were only a portion of the way she would spend her day. It is really mind boggling to contemplate and comprehend! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrmS08KbEgQiWfzCdv8bmu84TCFsDatXqkK8LclvvQXKDSJGbvPSKUBNJb4iamZ4pauuKNZvrKAbTTaaYJaARHnHSZjgzojQPk9PhuVaXkI_gF_q-57NqhpdIQvkwL2thoZsLl_RKV_kIkcwlacFybK16RYF-LW1t0s2_JeK4lGpCSGKHUiIxd5V9yt5a/s2000/distaff%20and%20mardi%20gras%20spindle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrmS08KbEgQiWfzCdv8bmu84TCFsDatXqkK8LclvvQXKDSJGbvPSKUBNJb4iamZ4pauuKNZvrKAbTTaaYJaARHnHSZjgzojQPk9PhuVaXkI_gF_q-57NqhpdIQvkwL2thoZsLl_RKV_kIkcwlacFybK16RYF-LW1t0s2_JeK4lGpCSGKHUiIxd5V9yt5a/s320/distaff%20and%20mardi%20gras%20spindle.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a photo of my ready-to-be-dressed ring distaff (made by Enid Ashcroft) and my Mardi Gras support spindle (made by Allen R Berry). The fiber is in Mardi Gras colors of purple (justice), green (faith), and gold (power). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />Modern spinners enjoy spinning as a hobby and often purchase special "12 Days" fiber sets. You can see some of mine in the background of the table-top photo above. I'm traveling on Friday to a Distaff Day weekend gathering in Orlando, and looking forward to hanging out with other spinners and knitters. And can I just say...I am so glad that nowadays we spin for fun and not because we need/have to! Being required to would take all of the fun out of it imho! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8PzbevnDxh6AXLfjXv-D-yXROOhi49CliVy8GVi6O1QtD5KOrPGtPHm5xCOnEoBHCc7BTlxDglSdxNRqwKDe3kWZAzjWEOKK927G246Q_vVAV_0JOB5R0YIGJKug4lw53JRpug5aEkMgyx047KpXjRWigG9uoBvFYbk9yWNihvAFz_-T7SN9RFWkiYEkj/s2000/010424debfelts-psalm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8PzbevnDxh6AXLfjXv-D-yXROOhi49CliVy8GVi6O1QtD5KOrPGtPHm5xCOnEoBHCc7BTlxDglSdxNRqwKDe3kWZAzjWEOKK927G246Q_vVAV_0JOB5R0YIGJKug4lw53JRpug5aEkMgyx047KpXjRWigG9uoBvFYbk9yWNihvAFz_-T7SN9RFWkiYEkj/s320/010424debfelts-psalm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">OK, so that was a really long detour, but it explains why these words and images speak so significantly to me. It was the convergence of all of these things that lead to the idea for this simple card. I believe that the love poured into your card-making from the things that you love in your life will find its way to the ones who receive your thoughtful creations. So put your heart into it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used two Stamp Simply sets to make the card. One is an older Sympathy set which includes the words of the entire 23rd Psalm, and the other a newer set which includes the praying hands image and the sentiment that I used on the inside of the card. <span style="text-align: center;">I stamped directly onto the designer paper with inks that could be used safely with Copic markers. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdc6vX6RXH8pUPho4xT5NvwjDogIUJd2ydY40_nQv1QcQNyIeSsYDMMV3FCTLXw4SNli_lxVkRvp9dhwVXenzFK_jpfNn2cnRehxdD0fX_4a8T0agqqBy5SLXiNNLaLnE_zIPb4aK87Uy1HgsUy2OJUe4Q21jruYNiYMDcSMI9BYpsaLOaEFdbcq_9m49D/s2000/010424debfelts-inside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdc6vX6RXH8pUPho4xT5NvwjDogIUJd2ydY40_nQv1QcQNyIeSsYDMMV3FCTLXw4SNli_lxVkRvp9dhwVXenzFK_jpfNn2cnRehxdD0fX_4a8T0agqqBy5SLXiNNLaLnE_zIPb4aK87Uy1HgsUy2OJUe4Q21jruYNiYMDcSMI9BYpsaLOaEFdbcq_9m49D/s320/010424debfelts-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here's a peek at the inside. <div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fKf_UosLT57e8NUIGnF7Iw6zqFUYlO5S7ydp7ICO5abhukmF_9WVjnepAlOTFFsQuSdF3dHzE24F_TT_H9Nxr4Qi_jeno01VRexyhl3dy45NalRjUqPvUtG_Th2MfYbvcw6zWrlNmYhJ4ePoiJ3R7u49LM43-JjUIL9mBavXb5tZwZC9btH36HR_TcjF/s2000/010424debfelts-wool.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fKf_UosLT57e8NUIGnF7Iw6zqFUYlO5S7ydp7ICO5abhukmF_9WVjnepAlOTFFsQuSdF3dHzE24F_TT_H9Nxr4Qi_jeno01VRexyhl3dy45NalRjUqPvUtG_Th2MfYbvcw6zWrlNmYhJ4ePoiJ3R7u49LM43-JjUIL9mBavXb5tZwZC9btH36HR_TcjF/s320/010424debfelts-wool.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And here it is with one of my Turkish spindles (also by Enid Ashcroft) and a beautiful wool/silk blend of fiber from one of my 12 Days of Christmas fiber sets. I've been spinning daily for quite a while, but for December joined some Advent and 12 Days spins, #spin15aday and #100daysofspindlespinning </div><br />Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamps/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-pray-without-ceasing">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Pray Without Ceasing</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-deepest-sympathy.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Deepest Sympathy</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/paper/6x6/craft-consortium-bloom-and-wild-6x6.html">Craft Consortium Bloom & Wild 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/memento-full-size-dye-ink-pad-gray-flannel">Memento Full Size Dye Ink Pad - Gray Flannel</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/embellishments/flowers/petaloo-botanica-minis-fuchsia.html">Petaloo Botanica Minis - Fuchsia</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ribbon/canvas-twill/may-arts-5-8-faux-linen-ribbon-sampler-27-yards">May Arts 5/8" Faux Linen Canvas Ribbon Sampler - 27 yards</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/kaisercraft-self-adhesive-round-pearls-pearl.html">Kaisercraft Self-Adhesive Round Pearls - Pearl</a></li></ul><div>My hope is that this post will prompt you to think upon the details and be reminded that the Shepherd cares so deeply about yours! The most basic and the most intricate. There's something to look forward to in that for this new year!</div><div><br /></div><div>So next week you'll find me spinning Mardi Gras colors, baking (and eating) gluten-free King Cake, celebrating the Shepherd/King and gearing up for the next holiday! 💜💛💚 </div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-69331232014184115802023-12-28T07:00:00.011-05:002023-12-28T07:00:00.148-05:002023 Stamp Simply Favorites<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70sR3OQh2aA6EVK78_jsnOGf8MZzIAM0nOnByZcXKPw9_GFM4jq9r57WKwpeEYI_E3EytKHH42rbMP6t_yFosm20B0dXg6S4v1BKW2SbNIudkU-LbhZXWEDpY0yXSZVpGyriRRG4TqwGsXpY4QYsoCRa93d40QWLgxeZNLMGtAdnNOrsL6m6DuTbP4mAI/s710/2023%20Deb%20F%20FAVS%202000x2000.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="710" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70sR3OQh2aA6EVK78_jsnOGf8MZzIAM0nOnByZcXKPw9_GFM4jq9r57WKwpeEYI_E3EytKHH42rbMP6t_yFosm20B0dXg6S4v1BKW2SbNIudkU-LbhZXWEDpY0yXSZVpGyriRRG4TqwGsXpY4QYsoCRa93d40QWLgxeZNLMGtAdnNOrsL6m6DuTbP4mAI/s320/2023%20Deb%20F%20FAVS%202000x2000.png" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Hello everyone! Merry 4th day of Christmas! I have always loved this quiet week between Christmas and the start of the New Year! The house is still dressed with the apparel of the season and still feels festive, so it is easy to stay in the Christmas spirit and start to work on gifts and decorations for next year. Being from Louisiana, there is also the excitement of counting down to Epiphany and the start of the Mardi Gras season. Anybody else looking forward to King Cake?! Since I've become a spinner there is also a 12 Days of Christmas fiber set to spin, which is a daily opportunity to slow down and take a break from the hustle and bustle for at least 15 minutes a day. #spin15aday #100daysofspindlespinning </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMgbJMuVdXntZL7_kreTwQ6gVdhnuL1-G2da3T5hsoI1jD-8o395K6IimbGqkvY1LkwqUdZPz5Pb_2khr0g5vK9DSw-ticKSVv_nyN6-vYaGnnjpNQRLKclm1S4P2NSgNWL4s7yv_wU00YLVYmB9-gaBt_qNPsjd5kn1DuUfkobrzmTdv2K_u5MPwl6q0C/s2944/IMG_3830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2944" data-original-width="2944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMgbJMuVdXntZL7_kreTwQ6gVdhnuL1-G2da3T5hsoI1jD-8o395K6IimbGqkvY1LkwqUdZPz5Pb_2khr0g5vK9DSw-ticKSVv_nyN6-vYaGnnjpNQRLKclm1S4P2NSgNWL4s7yv_wU00YLVYmB9-gaBt_qNPsjd5kn1DuUfkobrzmTdv2K_u5MPwl6q0C/s320/IMG_3830.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's the one from Christmas Day, the first day of Christmas, with one of my favorite Stamp Simply projects there in the background.</div><p style="text-align: left;">Speaking of favorites, this time of year is when we at Stamp Simply look back over the past year of creativity and choose favorites from all of the projects we've made. This is a lot harder than you might expect, and if you asked more than once I might come up with a different answer each time because I have lots of favorites for a variety of reasons! But here are links to some of my favorites from 2023, with links to the blog posts which have more photos and links for the products used for those projects! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qLgdZQFeGjZhGheJL0pMLPAJ0u6kzcBTzvVl6buOK1OWegoNnYiQgPf3N3YyrnZCe5DTcKfM_tIA_DMHyg9dILA7CvIKNDifxY5Rxf1rioDwBBtB48B3TBELGHxjP73B685EUM_ai1UaWK6diePlXmxmcwe9PAs-I18SUGe_7v_rb27Snuk4mYCyoGuF/s2000/011323-2-debfelts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qLgdZQFeGjZhGheJL0pMLPAJ0u6kzcBTzvVl6buOK1OWegoNnYiQgPf3N3YyrnZCe5DTcKfM_tIA_DMHyg9dILA7CvIKNDifxY5Rxf1rioDwBBtB48B3TBELGHxjP73B685EUM_ai1UaWK6diePlXmxmcwe9PAs-I18SUGe_7v_rb27Snuk4mYCyoGuF/s320/011323-2-debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/2023/01/hello-beautiful.html">Hello Beautiful</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOevY4gAOS1aCfxhLWAyAGS6Nqh4Azu7202H3BQoOMVyfuG7x3imUIQHjz6OzJCS1810Thp1vKeGSu9n6_pCEQP9-wth-L2QPUhxWMF_1GYFHuWNjTcKdA1MSOlYqycrOBJPHxCakHVVd5iLghh6RO3t7N1y_KORokUJjgVhUW1ZQqGiQtw8QSFZk_1qnA/s2000/041323debfelts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOevY4gAOS1aCfxhLWAyAGS6Nqh4Azu7202H3BQoOMVyfuG7x3imUIQHjz6OzJCS1810Thp1vKeGSu9n6_pCEQP9-wth-L2QPUhxWMF_1GYFHuWNjTcKdA1MSOlYqycrOBJPHxCakHVVd5iLghh6RO3t7N1y_KORokUJjgVhUW1ZQqGiQtw8QSFZk_1qnA/s320/041323debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/2023/04/graduation-2023.html">Graduation 2023</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaeMzxgJEYm5_NJaLN922sYT9k6c8iNyuFOHnnIyLBSCAAxRuexwcgT9oNwLogZOfGhIK0P4-O4j5VcgNMxd4T30N6bDiMNJWRjJyVTpqt8HzZd7soxVVRZZVaVf-QP77PBpSclS0OFPIHbzC645zJtXbVhRG6Irap-4AADOvOt_rzo38v40sjcmq58f5w/s2000/051123debfelts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaeMzxgJEYm5_NJaLN922sYT9k6c8iNyuFOHnnIyLBSCAAxRuexwcgT9oNwLogZOfGhIK0P4-O4j5VcgNMxd4T30N6bDiMNJWRjJyVTpqt8HzZd7soxVVRZZVaVf-QP77PBpSclS0OFPIHbzC645zJtXbVhRG6Irap-4AADOvOt_rzo38v40sjcmq58f5w/s320/051123debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/2023/05/stars-and-stripes-easel-card.html">Stars and Stripes Easel Card</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkN5plis9oaM8_ATblYNfbtv9ByLu9kJPei7Bq1mHUjvBYB91yQb-5oGzYYJKlo5pIw9V8-Uyj9_fvv7YMtMJ4Ku3H8LvwroB-ARV9SKhWDfceXJ6iO8KY7rzSACQOZvmobvMOeKfEAQm50JhgIxD131Muhgg9p-EgiMgMDl__ehy5hEtMWM9E-eoYiZj6/s2000/071323debfelts-open.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Let the Countdown to Christmas Begin! </a></p><p style="text-align: left;">I hope this last week of 2023 and the brand new year will bring much joy and happiness and many blessings to your life. </p>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-88485421664797835672023-12-21T07:00:00.016-05:002023-12-21T07:00:00.248-05:00A Beautiful Christmas Season!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqT7cM6bncOcN7PaIKNDFeGivfW753x0JHptOQgFvlkjIhdsV3BdJciaSU6lgtXvBeShqP4wf9je3jZMGRGjVpQ1JmsVB2KroeZOouw2FVCEIrKoaUsuj5uR5pMxUOGgAXEKHoMgchd0yx53rU6NHxFrhyphenhyphen3nWhqlUXi-aK0lyRqhOrMdPCdg40qx-KSfST/s2000/122123debfelts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqT7cM6bncOcN7PaIKNDFeGivfW753x0JHptOQgFvlkjIhdsV3BdJciaSU6lgtXvBeShqP4wf9je3jZMGRGjVpQ1JmsVB2KroeZOouw2FVCEIrKoaUsuj5uR5pMxUOGgAXEKHoMgchd0yx53rU6NHxFrhyphenhyphen3nWhqlUXi-aK0lyRqhOrMdPCdg40qx-KSfST/s320/122123debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's been raining a lot lately here in NE Florida (we got more than 5 inches in one single night and a culvert a block or so from our house collapsed and had to be replaced) so here I am still only dreaming of snow! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Yl9w9axnlj_Eu7fTSOsLmgcViW8bUpZAC44A1019QXiTHYpMNmfaHcWEP-mqn_jPhAm1XbxRD7YbAdssuL2dSrE4w0MWDvshu3tUepicUIAfdFFqJa48XEqvKkQHeMoGUdINX5YXpcSzXKO_BAz3TSq7yQDM58fGb1BbZ6S6IXvv5htVGZvCtGJkI5uD/s2000/122123debfelts-snowborder.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Yl9w9axnlj_Eu7fTSOsLmgcViW8bUpZAC44A1019QXiTHYpMNmfaHcWEP-mqn_jPhAm1XbxRD7YbAdssuL2dSrE4w0MWDvshu3tUepicUIAfdFFqJa48XEqvKkQHeMoGUdINX5YXpcSzXKO_BAz3TSq7yQDM58fGb1BbZ6S6IXvv5htVGZvCtGJkI5uD/s320/122123debfelts-snowborder.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today's project started with our snowflake border stamp... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhLbn44fMuRUbcKNVfvuzofNk2WaBwIElIbbhmDqAvNMmcQhDKXG2rW2SGDd1o3sJ9xop1RQTu3MEMP02qxRWnOQd3GitOyo3cvbXSyVH5CLTWZVmcBrBp_pOALiqK-7myLGMg7_gRQMevsUGKvUnAOSafbYXvPdWur3U-bzYSP5MahDXXKA0BbDE3tudG/s2000/122123debfelts-snow.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhLbn44fMuRUbcKNVfvuzofNk2WaBwIElIbbhmDqAvNMmcQhDKXG2rW2SGDd1o3sJ9xop1RQTu3MEMP02qxRWnOQd3GitOyo3cvbXSyVH5CLTWZVmcBrBp_pOALiqK-7myLGMg7_gRQMevsUGKvUnAOSafbYXvPdWur3U-bzYSP5MahDXXKA0BbDE3tudG/s320/122123debfelts-snow.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...and a printed square from Carte Bella's Winter Time designer paper. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcTGBPF-mf06WAyfJA-rCN35WoP-8gURyRvf7DgZkUFSeAFf7fANlgDcmZxDYNSD37tfUuijYqQbsNCaxHQkVY0_U6zMQSdTi5OYzSUJ2j_a68BWsyLnfRSPfUg4uHqcaXKC-CG2M08moCzNpYCXvHjH2emuiGjqCpk4EdGefynZI7ydvvxSlbUPWKuu3t/s2000/122123debfelts-firswag.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcTGBPF-mf06WAyfJA-rCN35WoP-8gURyRvf7DgZkUFSeAFf7fANlgDcmZxDYNSD37tfUuijYqQbsNCaxHQkVY0_U6zMQSdTi5OYzSUJ2j_a68BWsyLnfRSPfUg4uHqcaXKC-CG2M08moCzNpYCXvHjH2emuiGjqCpk4EdGefynZI7ydvvxSlbUPWKuu3t/s320/122123debfelts-firswag.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I cut several branches of greenery from green card stock using a Tim Holtz holiday die and then gave it some depth of color with various Copic markers and some snow texture. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu41txcc3W-5o56NGERzL4rDTmcyMzYb8Mv-stfk-ZmBLmESnCIm9R2c9rkF3rLQG_4yU5tfNlm8S3Juw4T7jS8FmpmIv2X-spc7WzpUGEWcPIOCNJe8r8NUtMUWg4NhW2itx_uWfHlo8kKpC4qV1BVQElEYjjPI7on36jx0N3jSZyt-dLH1q0N0XQoP_4/s2000/122123debfelts-angle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu41txcc3W-5o56NGERzL4rDTmcyMzYb8Mv-stfk-ZmBLmESnCIm9R2c9rkF3rLQG_4yU5tfNlm8S3Juw4T7jS8FmpmIv2X-spc7WzpUGEWcPIOCNJe8r8NUtMUWg4NhW2itx_uWfHlo8kKpC4qV1BVQElEYjjPI7on36jx0N3jSZyt-dLH1q0N0XQoP_4/s320/122123debfelts-angle.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I really love the way it looks from a side view with the needles all fluffed up! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGR0uiCq1R8GjWri7PT1v-k9guJFlfHb9SYrDD2aGVf3D8bwGxGHM32GvxNMAOVdBt9rgDYssQNBdKe9CdwkxQ-xYB-4ak-n6PfqsYxARMTQx-P0S8tBP-fiv5_MgtZyL6K013p-iYQQ0qfgWrUp-TPLzsUftV48GzaLWvKUre8SxyHfur_Cj91BTGueb/s2000/122123debfelts-inside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGR0uiCq1R8GjWri7PT1v-k9guJFlfHb9SYrDD2aGVf3D8bwGxGHM32GvxNMAOVdBt9rgDYssQNBdKe9CdwkxQ-xYB-4ak-n6PfqsYxARMTQx-P0S8tBP-fiv5_MgtZyL6K013p-iYQQ0qfgWrUp-TPLzsUftV48GzaLWvKUre8SxyHfur_Cj91BTGueb/s320/122123debfelts-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The inside is clean and simple with a strip of the designer paper and a silvery sentiment. So this one was pretty fast and easy with a few swipes of ink, several passes through the die cutting machine, and almost no coloring. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-snowflake-blessings-border-strip">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Snowflake Blessings Border Strip</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/carta-bella-winter-time-6x6">Carta Bella Winter Time 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/luxury-pearlescent-metallic-105-cardstock-silver-6-ct.html">Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105# Cardstock</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/dies/sizzix-thinlits-by-tim-holtz/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-holiday-greens.html">Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz - Holiday Greens Mini</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-christmas-stockings-and-mittens">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Christmas Stockings & Mittens</a> (snowflake)</li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/delicata-non-tarnishing-ink-pad-silvery-shimmer">Delicata Non-Tarnishing Ink Pad - Silvery Shimmer</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ribbon/cord-rope-string/">String</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=rhine&including=all&pageId=1">Rhinestones</a></li></ul><div>And here is our very last sale of the year!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDKOQHUzADTaRSvC3I2UsgWkdDNkJMQLC9Yt7fCYYouyqYcyhVq3obcX7KJHAN1W7Vs3uJklMVGZhyphenhyphen2pfOnQ0pLmhJav8xb6F6SGBZ5Hrfay9lQclmVT0U9NEyu4akv3jNoWjkuNXUnj5NEOYel9RW3GD-Zcs7SciL4bQa8bRdA6gskraISeSdE2OnTmV/s2000/yearend%20sale.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDKOQHUzADTaRSvC3I2UsgWkdDNkJMQLC9Yt7fCYYouyqYcyhVq3obcX7KJHAN1W7Vs3uJklMVGZhyphenhyphen2pfOnQ0pLmhJav8xb6F6SGBZ5Hrfay9lQclmVT0U9NEyu4akv3jNoWjkuNXUnj5NEOYel9RW3GD-Zcs7SciL4bQa8bRdA6gskraISeSdE2OnTmV/s320/yearend%20sale.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com">Stamp Simply Store</a></div> Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-32119002467955988792023-12-14T07:00:00.010-05:002023-12-14T07:00:00.152-05:00Bring on the Snow!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcn0IyCRww_JdsGNy-U43MWmisBFT5QQK7unuTLd7LzZc-umLTYArfcsuN0T588zG-2TYZbRajAC-UCyREosRL_gxHjv3qGz0bJLAgWJ2e9hZL-mBJdp3YR5fjMdt0MM5aQBQG9jIspOnGrmzs8alkJ-DhTX1tx65oUt-OK6JDWanJB2sJsJftb-Zf0HVF/s2000/121423debfelts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcn0IyCRww_JdsGNy-U43MWmisBFT5QQK7unuTLd7LzZc-umLTYArfcsuN0T588zG-2TYZbRajAC-UCyREosRL_gxHjv3qGz0bJLAgWJ2e9hZL-mBJdp3YR5fjMdt0MM5aQBQG9jIspOnGrmzs8alkJ-DhTX1tx65oUt-OK6JDWanJB2sJsJftb-Zf0HVF/s320/121423debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When it is chilly in Florida you know it is really cold further north! We have had some cool temperatures in the last several days and it has been quite nice to pull out the sweaters and scarves! I even finished one big shawl that I have been working on for ages!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In all of the time we have been living here I only remember it snowing (well, icing really) once, but that does not keep me from dreaming about snow or a white Christmas! I like having tags to use for embellishing gifts or enclosing gift cards, so for today's project those two ideas combine. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghxnSxG6EJ2bKOF-w1d7B1V_c5nwJMPltxvUhnMIm5FY8TlV9j1Uc7ErcdPjOD-2hf2GJXMYr8vlNU4j0h9K5MhJnqQEQ2Ub6WOTQQVZPnfkWHsGfL_70QU5EgBXawgY2XscIE3zk8NbihGy0HUupd4owiDixlmjdAQAY_5gw37Bygl56SzwVIcwi8XycO/s2000/121423debfelts-mittens.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghxnSxG6EJ2bKOF-w1d7B1V_c5nwJMPltxvUhnMIm5FY8TlV9j1Uc7ErcdPjOD-2hf2GJXMYr8vlNU4j0h9K5MhJnqQEQ2Ub6WOTQQVZPnfkWHsGfL_70QU5EgBXawgY2XscIE3zk8NbihGy0HUupd4owiDixlmjdAQAY_5gw37Bygl56SzwVIcwi8XycO/s320/121423debfelts-mittens.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This project was made even quicker and easier because there was no coloring. Everything is die cut from one pad of designer paper with a few accents from some pearlized card stock. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjClpdqFl76_fv68hYmHv6pZsTrt6QHWo0hUCRu5whcd1De4riwqWubzCTLO65bbVPXcpdsySFIQOChw47LsjhhUfJF39qrrz8K7ck00kbomoHoTskYIe9a-3B6Aidd4jYDo8uFRKSJ5uJoDOC3Leaftj9CNNzWTJrIvzoM2nEFfHy6hsTDpwNIktTqXHQx/s2000/121423debfelts-trees.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjClpdqFl76_fv68hYmHv6pZsTrt6QHWo0hUCRu5whcd1De4riwqWubzCTLO65bbVPXcpdsySFIQOChw47LsjhhUfJF39qrrz8K7ck00kbomoHoTskYIe9a-3B6Aidd4jYDo8uFRKSJ5uJoDOC3Leaftj9CNNzWTJrIvzoM2nEFfHy6hsTDpwNIktTqXHQx/s320/121423debfelts-trees.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used some of our newest dies to cut the trees and the snowy hills, adding some snow texture to the designer paper to really give things a Wintry feel.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTIqOn08kCWUqUtGMo2dW8m7ZfJgceNQSy4sUOJOAoe5sDr5VdXLxaVDXkuSbmSPKUlbfFNfqZ5LkIJl69oVRfYb5DXulnZKBV54jUkakIVPfNhnQCcU92th-osWDfwN6Hixapv1t1cf9WeZxw0Mm8cfxbJFJOvPu_5KxJHucGF3jhF8pgsp_oJpsslF_Y/s2000/121423debfelts-sparkle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTIqOn08kCWUqUtGMo2dW8m7ZfJgceNQSy4sUOJOAoe5sDr5VdXLxaVDXkuSbmSPKUlbfFNfqZ5LkIJl69oVRfYb5DXulnZKBV54jUkakIVPfNhnQCcU92th-osWDfwN6Hixapv1t1cf9WeZxw0Mm8cfxbJFJOvPu_5KxJHucGF3jhF8pgsp_oJpsslF_Y/s320/121423debfelts-sparkle.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A few swipes with some clear Wink of Stella gave those hills of snow some sparkle. There is enough contrast between that and the pearlized card stock for the snowflake to really show up against that sparkly background.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVPkpc-Jc21M_qe-bMM03dRAdshXlgpXXGuZbyrkJAM6wl54Ul7mXuoRB3S8DfJvyQd7RmVGJrDL6uT10gi8WJe50vKG5DtiLWi6tvhBDJPzj5VmWAfOddFBOhvzJQdR5qVRIg36aWtmXJOuXo7kvO1nM9tL6ye-prcT7PYKxBrbloEfzju6p8vdETOl3/s2000/121423debfelts-backenevlope.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVPkpc-Jc21M_qe-bMM03dRAdshXlgpXXGuZbyrkJAM6wl54Ul7mXuoRB3S8DfJvyQd7RmVGJrDL6uT10gi8WJe50vKG5DtiLWi6tvhBDJPzj5VmWAfOddFBOhvzJQdR5qVRIg36aWtmXJOuXo7kvO1nM9tL6ye-prcT7PYKxBrbloEfzju6p8vdETOl3/s320/121423debfelts-backenevlope.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">The back of the tag has a designer paper envelope made with a Tim Holtz die, embellished with a printed square from the designer paper pad (as is the "Winter" paper strip above the envelope). There's another snowflake there on the top right of the envelope flap that you can't see from this angle. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Fast and fun, which is what we need at this stage of the game, right?! </p><p style="text-align: left;">I hope you have a peaceful happy holiday season!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Supplies:</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamps/christmas/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-christmas-stockings-and-mittens-bundle">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Christmas Stockings & Mittens Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-tag-collection.html">Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz - Tag Collection</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/dies/sizzix-thinlits-by-tim-holtz/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-postale">Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz - Postale</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-country-church">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Country Church</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/carta-bella-winter-time-6x6">Carta Bella Winter Time 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/luxury-pearlescent-metallic-105-cardstock-quartz-white-6-ct.html">Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105# Cardstock - Quartz White 6 ct</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/delicata-non-tarnishing-ink-pad-silvery-shimmer">Delicata Non-Tarnishing Ink Pad - Silvery Shimmer</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/memento-full-size-dye-ink-pad-gray-flannel">Memento Full Size Dye Ink Pad - Gray Flannel</a> (understamp sentiment)</li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/may-arts-full-spool-ivory-canvas-plain.html">May Arts 3/4" Ivory Canvas - 30 Yard Spool - Plain</a></li><li>Clear Wink of Stella</li><li>Weathered Wood distress ink (used to darken the edges of the mittens)</li><li>snow texture (I used a fine tipped fabric puff paint pen)</li></ul><div>And before you go...here's this week's Wild Wednesday promotion!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEHsWKxhPXAkEyslkwilf328SJyVfYf5V54uS08PKDEwF-1A9ofojLjEJ0ax_T1VzQW10dqWNPeAcCvUkNvBFaCAFiYkvIqKKpwYPerJ8eg9dS3Bc6s8G5QCFK3PzbtndX4DiHOU5JpUkEq9qjzh5WXDYW42RNQLQq7XjD5cc7-ljCbWxLLAyi1RjsImIv/s2000/ww.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEHsWKxhPXAkEyslkwilf328SJyVfYf5V54uS08PKDEwF-1A9ofojLjEJ0ax_T1VzQW10dqWNPeAcCvUkNvBFaCAFiYkvIqKKpwYPerJ8eg9dS3Bc6s8G5QCFK3PzbtndX4DiHOU5JpUkEq9qjzh5WXDYW42RNQLQq7XjD5cc7-ljCbWxLLAyi1RjsImIv/s320/ww.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://store.stampsimply.com">Stamp Simply Store</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-8959395473667921852023-12-07T07:00:00.019-05:002023-12-07T07:00:00.261-05:00A Light to My Path<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKd6LMNMDPPwCRhTyuxy8pi0UGQLE_R3t8vgN6QhFuxNfO2Y3Nu9hmFLPFzZW576itvlWwh4KAq7_igd060FIlUMOHc_XM1NvEjlGkA9Aa7DJ1kAqli7YujM_4sXXj5ovLIGBvPNbtHQv8-K89Dz22BnWt9yJeiJ0kwoTqBshT2oZKj0dbyJhysC8hUa-t/s2000/120723debfelts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKd6LMNMDPPwCRhTyuxy8pi0UGQLE_R3t8vgN6QhFuxNfO2Y3Nu9hmFLPFzZW576itvlWwh4KAq7_igd060FIlUMOHc_XM1NvEjlGkA9Aa7DJ1kAqli7YujM_4sXXj5ovLIGBvPNbtHQv8-K89Dz22BnWt9yJeiJ0kwoTqBshT2oZKj0dbyJhysC8hUa-t/s320/120723debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello everyone! Thanks for visiting my blog on this important, memorable and sacred day. It's the 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor (always makes me think of my dad who served in the USNavy during WWII although not in Hawaii), and it is also the beginning of Hanukkah. The lighting of the first candle of Hanukkah will be this evening.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am honored to have several Jewish friends in one of the knitting/spinning groups that I attend; we met Tuesday morning and I was able to hand deliver this card with a hug instead of a signature so that my friend has the option to either keep it or "pay it forward." </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWNXSofvyZ3t2MdMyE8ujK9KDoizRkR3EP3bmhshdTuHFRedR-nGnr15fkc_gdZCJlyioR471FMATRQUoz9sHRws3fdWzLgZ6_NaS2Ywt2dAWKi8FNppUGRwYCt6E3CPRhyphenhyphenIkOLnKR2mJ_dlGWsK8SiZm2iNKg_iSOstJryOM7asEBZBYx8ecZwm_yTRE/s2000/120723debfelts-sentiment.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWNXSofvyZ3t2MdMyE8ujK9KDoizRkR3EP3bmhshdTuHFRedR-nGnr15fkc_gdZCJlyioR471FMATRQUoz9sHRws3fdWzLgZ6_NaS2Ywt2dAWKi8FNppUGRwYCt6E3CPRhyphenhyphenIkOLnKR2mJ_dlGWsK8SiZm2iNKg_iSOstJryOM7asEBZBYx8ecZwm_yTRE/s320/120723debfelts-sentiment.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This star fold is the perfect fancy fold for a Hanukkah card, forming the shape of the star of David. This sentiment is from one of the stamp sets in our Lighthouse series, laid against a backdrop of blue, white, silver and gold. The variegated silk, sheer metallic ribbons, fragile silver "greenery" and pearls make this a lovely, elegant card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhInhc9BIEA9HBFOPCovcbq9c1whAdPPB1EBvpP7lQ-Al9twYJy89YGhw72yN2vbudJklOVpjVsoaoSnSA_w7hNksMH-SzRdmcPWP06AhjevwozNNiL_fm0qEJFIVa1oAujNYM_QCS4dOWgB8FVP6bLXevv6NKN7hU_FDyslOKt1-G-TyYC1_-jWfbulbDW/s2000/120723debfelts-open.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhInhc9BIEA9HBFOPCovcbq9c1whAdPPB1EBvpP7lQ-Al9twYJy89YGhw72yN2vbudJklOVpjVsoaoSnSA_w7hNksMH-SzRdmcPWP06AhjevwozNNiL_fm0qEJFIVa1oAujNYM_QCS4dOWgB8FVP6bLXevv6NKN7hU_FDyslOKt1-G-TyYC1_-jWfbulbDW/s320/120723debfelts-open.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's what the card looks like when it is opened. Take care when attaching the circular focal point that you adhere it only to one of the front panels. It doesn't really matter which one, so long as the card can still be pulled open! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZhYTQCVzdvDSF7j3q8f9mXw2cFvrWdb4PAY18FelufQzQIyWKOw4FjwIc3cHL74fl1ICf9JTBNP2Eo3Q_xYmokJPVIbqGhGsPK-gNYETcdrHfjzac8q0Wb64XbScKr1W_Twc1Yu2wmvcSN2zzlwEjbscXA-MFyKqA5cYcEu7wDvSRI3wJUCudob3Wvmvt/s2000/10723debfelts-closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZhYTQCVzdvDSF7j3q8f9mXw2cFvrWdb4PAY18FelufQzQIyWKOw4FjwIc3cHL74fl1ICf9JTBNP2Eo3Q_xYmokJPVIbqGhGsPK-gNYETcdrHfjzac8q0Wb64XbScKr1W_Twc1Yu2wmvcSN2zzlwEjbscXA-MFyKqA5cYcEu7wDvSRI3wJUCudob3Wvmvt/s320/10723debfelts-closeup.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The sentiments inside are a combination of die cut and stamped elements.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPbSBeFPn737WcZy1qJLyCJT2Y9KG6tXltsattsoMY6Acc1Gcmsw6sTBR840Clb4UboptF_uvJKmktUGfks2DIDyUhbuokNPgIL72H4d1_Nw0-jx3zHeqXAeV3lS8Zy-GBQeOWw7OdQOU83vkL9VEZlgQMxZ-Zl7L-s7edsaRFmCb4M2U-0HRyLlOrkie/s2000/120723debfelts-closer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPbSBeFPn737WcZy1qJLyCJT2Y9KG6tXltsattsoMY6Acc1Gcmsw6sTBR840Clb4UboptF_uvJKmktUGfks2DIDyUhbuokNPgIL72H4d1_Nw0-jx3zHeqXAeV3lS8Zy-GBQeOWw7OdQOU83vkL9VEZlgQMxZ-Zl7L-s7edsaRFmCb4M2U-0HRyLlOrkie/s320/120723debfelts-closer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a closer look..."from our house to yours." </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiur7uNiVz4znfDT9J3BbxZ3WQGZZ9x3mPX8XA6s9vQFw8YkztCl00EefR0bnM9gT1CDV51exNMqlRZZnIk_opK3mis1GtSarBIIMUZeDEj8dxmd4sSh1X5vCWCOPOqTxa8s5CUp1hJyd-KuzwMb0-lBPKAjJTYMegG9cjPwhzdSdeo0zoEeuAhEbqGlsfz/s2000/120723debfelts-withenvelope.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiur7uNiVz4znfDT9J3BbxZ3WQGZZ9x3mPX8XA6s9vQFw8YkztCl00EefR0bnM9gT1CDV51exNMqlRZZnIk_opK3mis1GtSarBIIMUZeDEj8dxmd4sSh1X5vCWCOPOqTxa8s5CUp1hJyd-KuzwMb0-lBPKAjJTYMegG9cjPwhzdSdeo0zoEeuAhEbqGlsfz/s320/120723debfelts-withenvelope.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I'm including the various resources I came across in the making of this card...seeing things repetitively from different perspectives helps me understand how to do it better, so I'm sharing them all with you!<div> <div><a href="https://gabriellepollacco.blogspot.com/2014/12/unique-card-design-tag-bo-bunny.html?m=1">Larger version</a> (the one I followed; similar process to the smaller one below but scored with a score tool at 5 1/4 and 7)</div><div><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYTAslSXWU4">Make an easy envelope for a 6 inch card</a> (but the above card is closer to 6.5 so the envie measurements had to be tweaked a little and it was still a tight squeeze!)<br /><br /><a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/starfoldcard/">Smaller version</a> (video shows the process well, although of course the measurements are different than above; the big advantage to smaller is that it doesn't require a 12 x 12 sheet)<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=star%20fold%20card&rs=typed">Star fold cards on Pinterest</a><br /><br /><a href="https://lh4.ggpht.com/_fdnFINgKGRg/TZ413IpxARI/AAAAAAAAPh4/VOMJnj3Gjuo/s1600-h/Triangle%20Star%20Card%20Tutorial%5B13%5D.jpg">Another resource in metric</a> that has more of a "formula" with a ratio to make the card in other sizes<br /><br />And a little bit about <a href="https://www.rd.com/list/hanukkah-colors/">the colors of Hanukkah</a> and why I chose blue, white, silver and gold for today's card.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Hanukkah to all those who celebrate! Praying for Israel! 💙 </div><br />Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-he-is-the-light">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - He is the Light</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-floral-cluster-winter-poinsettia.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Floral Cluster Winter Poinsettia</a> (inside sentiment)</li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-blessings-word-die">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Blessings Word Die</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-sm">Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles SM</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-lg">Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles LG</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-holiday-greens.html">Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz - Holiday Greens Mini</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/craft-consortium-ink-drops-ocean-6x6">Craft Consortium Ink Drops Ocean 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/luxury-pearlescent-metallic-105-cardstock-assortment-24-ct.html">Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105# Cardstock - Assortment 24 Ct</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ribbon/sheer/may-arts-1-sheer-100-yard-spool-silver.html">May Arts 1" Sheer - 100 Yard Spool - Silver</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ribbon/sheer/may-arts-1-sheer-100-yard-spool-dark-gold.html">May Arts 1" Sheer - 100 Yard Spool - Dark Gold</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/may-arts-1-4-variegated-silk-32-yard-spools-blue-white">May Arts 1/4" Variegated Silk - 54 yard spools - Blue/White</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/kaisercraft-self-adhesive-round-pearls-pearl.html">Kaisercraft Self-Adhesive Round Pearls - Pearl</a></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-f8IAVy3YdvIcuD8zzj9hegLvutlLnXM5MIghL90bITfZ53gE4evd-lrmrKXnFO6JR52T7a6wZ0XMmspHCf_Lv51u-FH-W6Ic3RIz_J3nvpIxua9WXjHxiSfS4PqG8V19ngCqcz0rms95y7eBdgUW8WATry2EVp92dkCXNYdcscU7taZF_yYyl8WNLpq/s2000/thru%201213.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-f8IAVy3YdvIcuD8zzj9hegLvutlLnXM5MIghL90bITfZ53gE4evd-lrmrKXnFO6JR52T7a6wZ0XMmspHCf_Lv51u-FH-W6Ic3RIz_J3nvpIxua9WXjHxiSfS4PqG8V19ngCqcz0rms95y7eBdgUW8WATry2EVp92dkCXNYdcscU7taZF_yYyl8WNLpq/s320/thru%201213.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://store.stampsimply.com">Stamp Simply</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-16075121163108241132023-11-30T07:00:00.014-05:002023-11-30T07:00:00.152-05:00Candlelight Card<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7rzNjGOxukT3IfgZCNJFX1JrtCSJeLdmo9Hy_PsZbqZZOS5sVBjhIfLzkDwkmCXExuaJQf5757PmwdjvLnFVzhRTweyNPsiFN8zdPEy2Vf__sipwpJiwAgq9_hDApwZt-26-Dx4l0yNuihQ5RDf__JS7O2198JPJsw8DVW4FSxwlYtqpfbJ_6YWnOttau/s2000/113023debfelts-front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7rzNjGOxukT3IfgZCNJFX1JrtCSJeLdmo9Hy_PsZbqZZOS5sVBjhIfLzkDwkmCXExuaJQf5757PmwdjvLnFVzhRTweyNPsiFN8zdPEy2Vf__sipwpJiwAgq9_hDApwZt-26-Dx4l0yNuihQ5RDf__JS7O2198JPJsw8DVW4FSxwlYtqpfbJ_6YWnOttau/s320/113023debfelts-front.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello again! I'm here with another easy "fancy fold" card that can be displayed with a battery-operated tea light for an even more special effect! It's a little something extra that takes a card to a whole new level.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOuLUPfwoJ46UL0VbOzgFcchvTfyot-EFwDLg0MkAHP8uHG0XPAXsZEclHhwEuzZjPf1EwnzBcYEUoFDyG1dxucd4nYorz_T48TIa0JzpIlUTs2TpI2THJUXPX89UOFWYxrfGQ2perICozo8qMgPj0jqV3CfWlWSeXsYvgovJH2J6uV03YIjp8hXKeyuPQ/s2001/113023debfelts-portrait.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2001" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOuLUPfwoJ46UL0VbOzgFcchvTfyot-EFwDLg0MkAHP8uHG0XPAXsZEclHhwEuzZjPf1EwnzBcYEUoFDyG1dxucd4nYorz_T48TIa0JzpIlUTs2TpI2THJUXPX89UOFWYxrfGQ2perICozo8qMgPj0jqV3CfWlWSeXsYvgovJH2J6uV03YIjp8hXKeyuPQ/s320/113023debfelts-portrait.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's what it looks like opened for display. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxG523Deze0nhGYZCw0F9JCDWQvUilvPWSh5qUkbIG7AMTTYzCottf0v02l-9fh71SVTInqKHg_r-zu6n7U-ConKCPo4DCoTTvPGIVB2KNX8L15l1Ej_H9dBnggSzk_Bris1yA5-mm6DL0dHvYqw-CmfroD_DWle3y-Kf5jXicDp-sQx-CpH2MOcpB4Kw/s2000/113023debfelts-sideview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxG523Deze0nhGYZCw0F9JCDWQvUilvPWSh5qUkbIG7AMTTYzCottf0v02l-9fh71SVTInqKHg_r-zu6n7U-ConKCPo4DCoTTvPGIVB2KNX8L15l1Ej_H9dBnggSzk_Bris1yA5-mm6DL0dHvYqw-CmfroD_DWle3y-Kf5jXicDp-sQx-CpH2MOcpB4Kw/s320/113023debfelts-sideview.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You'll need one 4.25 x 11 inch sheet of card stock to make this fold, plus another 4.25 x 7 inch piece. Both are scored at 1.5 and 5.5 inches. Die cut the window opening of the smaller piece before adhering it to the card to form the special fold. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF73cfnZodfm_nCed1QKq7S2Ed9D-AyIffr6_2z6eDZgjEgoHU0vA_CzVjJj_BxlDuTWFDZEWxHM6dRpBSE2ZAgUXqQX3OdxxvzKC4Tdt8fGC5eDqZtnJuBSdilnf93_-QQpV-22AO9xlxM1DPyCc65mzTpvYlJOBICfhv7Fdte4VHnYkh4rqEVNN5yW5f/s2000/113023debfelts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF73cfnZodfm_nCed1QKq7S2Ed9D-AyIffr6_2z6eDZgjEgoHU0vA_CzVjJj_BxlDuTWFDZEWxHM6dRpBSE2ZAgUXqQX3OdxxvzKC4Tdt8fGC5eDqZtnJuBSdilnf93_-QQpV-22AO9xlxM1DPyCc65mzTpvYlJOBICfhv7Fdte4VHnYkh4rqEVNN5yW5f/s320/113023debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a closer look at the ornament, hanging from die-cut "branches" with a couple of bead strands as a "garland." </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You might notice that the bow at the bottom of the card front forms the top of the box portion when the card is opened. The front of my card is actually upside down when the card is opened. If your display will be visible from both sides you might consider flipping the elements on the card front so that both sides will be right-side-up when it is opened. (Hopefully that all makes sense!) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYQtn8zGO6qOjA1nnJAjfj0M5QYt-jBN8xbdbLHKgjfCtXKM9XFbQq7KQ3DieC6AFaxfkhiIoEKsl65eIVy-ceL9GPmSUHoLP32s3EChPBw1lGZFlZvJIGrWsRSghZJu_dHzwiw4qdL4uBVbcaN_4xs95jOXM7wUNOKQGE3_R2Rz50EXn6BBOfbrOieRQ/s2000/113023debfelts-sentiment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYQtn8zGO6qOjA1nnJAjfj0M5QYt-jBN8xbdbLHKgjfCtXKM9XFbQq7KQ3DieC6AFaxfkhiIoEKsl65eIVy-ceL9GPmSUHoLP32s3EChPBw1lGZFlZvJIGrWsRSghZJu_dHzwiw4qdL4uBVbcaN_4xs95jOXM7wUNOKQGE3_R2Rz50EXn6BBOfbrOieRQ/s320/113023debfelts-sentiment.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Supplies:</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><i>battery-operated </i></b>tea light</li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamps/christmas/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-christmas-joy-bundle.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Christmas Joy Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamps/christmas/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-christmas-peace-bundle.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Christmas Peace Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamps/christmas/stamp-simply-steel-dies-peace-and-joy-word-dies">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Peace & Joy Word Dies</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/dies/sizzix-thinlits-by-tim-holtz/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-holiday-greens.html">Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz - Holiday Greens Mini</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/dies/sizzix-thinlits-by-tim-holtz/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-mixed-media-1.html">Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz - Mixed Media #1</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-sm">Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles SM</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-lg">Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles LG</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/craft-consortium-tartan-plaid-6x6">Craft Consortium Tartan Plaid 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ribbon/seam-binding/seam-binding-sampler-christmas-30-yards">Seam Binding Sampler - Christmas - 30 yards</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/may-arts-vintage-sampler-on-fire-with-orange-and-yellow">May Arts Vintage Sampler - On Fire with Orange & Yellow</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/delicata-non-tarnishing-ink-pad-celestial-copper">Delicata Non-Tarnishing Ink Pad - Celestial Copper</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/memento-full-size-dye-ink-pad-tuxedo-black-1">Memento Full Size Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/embellishments/gems/kaisercraft-self-adhesive-round-pearls-pearl.html">Kaisercraft Self-Adhesive Round Pearls - Pearl</a></li><li>button and gold ornament cord from stash</li></ul><div>Remember this week's Wild Wednesday!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ8dLrCWYjvO5p1dMtgyqcxJy9LGOlaCoVe1f2OTCCgF8kMWirPym-d7mRDvabc53zDRXsZ3dXmsEJA8Wc8EdTmUvfRaebCFgfx04juVJXsOa96CAwHx6TdNrzc2aNMlveXIC_TxsLjVX9Hln2IkMm1DfPSKh9YmWTud_sQsVL6cXRcdlc2_KNYZ3UH7Yz/s710/Wild%20Wednesday%20XMAS25%202000x2000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="710" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ8dLrCWYjvO5p1dMtgyqcxJy9LGOlaCoVe1f2OTCCgF8kMWirPym-d7mRDvabc53zDRXsZ3dXmsEJA8Wc8EdTmUvfRaebCFgfx04juVJXsOa96CAwHx6TdNrzc2aNMlveXIC_TxsLjVX9Hln2IkMm1DfPSKh9YmWTud_sQsVL6cXRcdlc2_KNYZ3UH7Yz/s320/Wild%20Wednesday%20XMAS25%202000x2000.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/">Stamp Simply Store</a></div><p></p>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-2627902748160093952023-11-23T07:00:00.071-05:002023-11-23T07:00:00.133-05:00Happy Thanksgiving! Let the Countdown to Christmas Begin! <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XlKjR20aAm-0Lhq7KdIPiKKnigpK_lrUsPtH3NvxmbW5JU8HhU_3mnChkPnJUg5CuOIjUoOH31gvHmkiCs3nBp8swW5o1K9lY4iMhb76daI0YX-NLzBOfQUobQl9DyvDKq-4_MVq4_H05Ig2o0qfA3QrGMcXxvLDb_5eWzQxECLLDdUpSoM9BrOxIb6R/s2000/112323debfelts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XlKjR20aAm-0Lhq7KdIPiKKnigpK_lrUsPtH3NvxmbW5JU8HhU_3mnChkPnJUg5CuOIjUoOH31gvHmkiCs3nBp8swW5o1K9lY4iMhb76daI0YX-NLzBOfQUobQl9DyvDKq-4_MVq4_H05Ig2o0qfA3QrGMcXxvLDb_5eWzQxECLLDdUpSoM9BrOxIb6R/s320/112323debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Welcome to all of you, and Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends! I am so thankful for my husband, our son, our extended families, wonderful friends (including all of you!), for our comfortable home, delicious food on the table, and yes, I'm thankful for my beloved hobbies! Thanksgiving Day gratitude extends from our home to yours! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today's project is a fun one that started with a few pieces of thin chipboard, the kind that comes as a backing for 12 x 12 card stock. Depending on how you want to use it, this could be either a calendar or a countdown. I used several pieces of 12 x 12 card stock to cover a couple of 11.25 x 5 inch pieces of the chipboard, and then added a folding bottom to hold it all together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTxAdp9LWQsXRIA07OqJzGno9Roo33z5Spy04JFB0dYLgeiDoCoGZbgQdMke-GqE64wrbTA3yOttaRjZ7FRjXa6bJ5pznXtnv7lg5ZebigJ6choP1fJLRlY5z4ICwcuIKLE5Rmer5rUlJ1xngsXgZ4eMwootJWVHwbeWpQIaDBwFbhUEqOPFCaQipFzUIX/s2000/112323debfelts-sideview.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTxAdp9LWQsXRIA07OqJzGno9Roo33z5Spy04JFB0dYLgeiDoCoGZbgQdMke-GqE64wrbTA3yOttaRjZ7FRjXa6bJ5pznXtnv7lg5ZebigJ6choP1fJLRlY5z4ICwcuIKLE5Rmer5rUlJ1xngsXgZ4eMwootJWVHwbeWpQIaDBwFbhUEqOPFCaQipFzUIX/s320/112323debfelts-sideview.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's what it looks like from the side. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuJx-E2lQP6_L5DyPMpA4B8Ip3vrUysb9OTzO-cX5iX45ugfbWzj1KDQhkg7QWo7JZjyUvd0Ic6D6RqQCVWmVztBddWMxnJnzMDIAaesNCe0SdWt2fJM45zhgCoeRbS1Y2Buu2KggAWztTzivx8rTu2woSeG4RuN65TnRR_xZfVqaNAg0X-8nj6lYWMd4/s2000/112323debfelts-leaves.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuJx-E2lQP6_L5DyPMpA4B8Ip3vrUysb9OTzO-cX5iX45ugfbWzj1KDQhkg7QWo7JZjyUvd0Ic6D6RqQCVWmVztBddWMxnJnzMDIAaesNCe0SdWt2fJM45zhgCoeRbS1Y2Buu2KggAWztTzivx8rTu2woSeG4RuN65TnRR_xZfVqaNAg0X-8nj6lYWMd4/s320/112323debfelts-leaves.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I chose a combination of designer papers that harmonize with the colors in our home, and for the most part they work well with the colors of the various decorative cards for each of the holidays. I used Tim Holtz dies for both sizes of rectangles and for the numbers, and lots of Stamp Simply stamps for the colorful embellishments. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There's a beautiful Fall leaf for Fall/Thanksgiving... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfDp8i3YortuTepDC8zIYd14o65AvMEb8BrwWId6w-p2L4YXWx79DxoFKDVAPG-p-koK_CXKl83W62R1hSK4parT1VXJyIz0VgrdetSWHgtAAaQCVF2aE6BBCpsaFpMWMTy2NXTI-NnGWnwCeIY0ry2OtfrbbgBaL7KTifBX_b9IT1IlnBHvOFOMTfU4w/s2000/112323debfelts-christmas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfDp8i3YortuTepDC8zIYd14o65AvMEb8BrwWId6w-p2L4YXWx79DxoFKDVAPG-p-koK_CXKl83W62R1hSK4parT1VXJyIz0VgrdetSWHgtAAaQCVF2aE6BBCpsaFpMWMTy2NXTI-NnGWnwCeIY0ry2OtfrbbgBaL7KTifBX_b9IT1IlnBHvOFOMTfU4w/s320/112323debfelts-christmas.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...a traditional tree for Christmas Day...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGrwT7HM0pEKUI-J3iZ88LScf6A4Ux64_AbHBVQ3WtqcUo-eoHIZ36TdGPMz8fkF-12Wgtifek_PXpW9yjfRcX-A_jBlg7K2Lmz2LP4mUhdl_Dq4-0TsOH3LmWkcLsQI6TrNtZbyzTecv0V-RvYRV4Rsg2taI9Py956c77LgXNcnesRvouWSPqwQ_AV4TB/s2000/112323debfelts-July4th.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGrwT7HM0pEKUI-J3iZ88LScf6A4Ux64_AbHBVQ3WtqcUo-eoHIZ36TdGPMz8fkF-12Wgtifek_PXpW9yjfRcX-A_jBlg7K2Lmz2LP4mUhdl_Dq4-0TsOH3LmWkcLsQI6TrNtZbyzTecv0V-RvYRV4Rsg2taI9Py956c77LgXNcnesRvouWSPqwQ_AV4TB/s320/112323debfelts-July4th.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">...a patriotic star for the Fourth of July, and I'm only just getting started! If you take a look through our stamp sets you'll find images and dies for celebrating most of the major holidays, birthdays, special occasions, each of the seasons and so much more. It will be so much fun to personalize the assortment of cards for events that happen for each month of the year. </p><p style="text-align: left;">I did not add the months to my calendar/countdown, but it would be easy to make an additional set of cards numbered 1 through 12, or to stamp, print or handwrite the names of the months to hang from one or more of the rings if you'd like to include them. </p><p style="text-align: left;">One thing I also plan to do is to purchase smaller binder rings. These large ones were in my stash so I am using them until I can find smaller ones. So far I have not been able to find them locally, but I received word last night where I might find some, so I'll have more to say on that later maybe! </p>Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-countdown">Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz - Countdown</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/dies/sizzix-thinlits-by-tim-holtz/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-collector">Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz - Collector</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamps/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-the-american-eagle-bundle">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - The American Eagle Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamps/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-give-thanks-bundle.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Give Thanks Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamps/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-o-christmas-tree-bundle.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - O Christmas Tree Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/paper/6x6/craft-consortium-beach-hut-6x6">Craft Consortium Beach Hut 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/paper/6x6/craft-consortium-bricked-6x6">Craft Consortium Brick Textures 6x6</a> (4th of July bkg)</li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/paper/6x6/carta-bella-welcome-autumn-6x6">Carta Bella Welcome Autumn 6x6</a> (Fall leaf bkg)</li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/paper/6x6/studio-light-sending-joy">Studio Light Sending Joy 6x6</a> (Christmas tree bkg)</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwNJLDvqDG0Cf8e3Yf2mQINWBOYtEdX9N7IIW-zuEb6u9sTXvkiNbQ3hb4fatKD4VOSl9gT_PYyzwdkuvMreCOUEHnevaQC5W3dpeWKMhLGrUSb2sJifYQ4NCIJhyr7SDNXUDFNJQmMZfps3Xt6hliwtYlRiEddlun8jV4YApNOAlw_jg175wg-4yxXhkn/s2000/ThxSale.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwNJLDvqDG0Cf8e3Yf2mQINWBOYtEdX9N7IIW-zuEb6u9sTXvkiNbQ3hb4fatKD4VOSl9gT_PYyzwdkuvMreCOUEHnevaQC5W3dpeWKMhLGrUSb2sJifYQ4NCIJhyr7SDNXUDFNJQmMZfps3Xt6hliwtYlRiEddlun8jV4YApNOAlw_jg175wg-4yxXhkn/s320/ThxSale.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/">Stamp Simply Store</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrheFRvfcK7a3Z20MQcMk-_hzyiNwhTbpeRXAaBVFZt-5qNeugB5So9gk9bI_QMR8-LQjdHjYVzsWbdTyeW-mf2QkfcFi2qMJM0RuUG1Bl16OBond9LcCd6D_jS0P4XrpRCa5NUE5oLEU2Pjl2tSvRFtQAiCXTK-OyREJgawkWCP8pQASq5Tdaz-U9MEZ9/s3047/IMG_3633.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3047" data-original-width="2837" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrheFRvfcK7a3Z20MQcMk-_hzyiNwhTbpeRXAaBVFZt-5qNeugB5So9gk9bI_QMR8-LQjdHjYVzsWbdTyeW-mf2QkfcFi2qMJM0RuUG1Bl16OBond9LcCd6D_jS0P4XrpRCa5NUE5oLEU2Pjl2tSvRFtQAiCXTK-OyREJgawkWCP8pQASq5Tdaz-U9MEZ9/s320/IMG_3633.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When December arrives I'll be starting a couple of Advent daily spins (using spindles and wheels), and I'll be flipping the dates on my little calendar to help me keep track as I open each little package of surprise/mystery fluff! On Christmas Day I'll start a 12 Days spin that will carry me through to Epiphany.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicT_OKNIjDkYebXYRr4_6VYMa8imC5MrSZCvjo43v31nqKh51D2LyNodKYciJehY02nWaW8YkHqEd1CCXem0fezA7StG_cSayg9diJgCc62wFg4WtxmKjqbpmxQkD9K2GeGPLqqU9dIP1iC-h-XFmt6ZFUcxCBIbU1ckR9GMGN6XIQGaIkxVmY9t3lZvl4/s3024/IMG_3567.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicT_OKNIjDkYebXYRr4_6VYMa8imC5MrSZCvjo43v31nqKh51D2LyNodKYciJehY02nWaW8YkHqEd1CCXem0fezA7StG_cSayg9diJgCc62wFg4WtxmKjqbpmxQkD9K2GeGPLqqU9dIP1iC-h-XFmt6ZFUcxCBIbU1ckR9GMGN6XIQGaIkxVmY9t3lZvl4/s320/IMG_3567.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I love that quiet week between Christmas and New Year's and will enjoy the stillness of that post-holiday hush, but for now I'm looking forward to the hustle and bustle of the season!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Again, Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the holiday season! May you and yours be blessed! </div><div><br /></div><p></p>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-62819420756026019992023-11-16T07:00:00.037-05:002023-11-16T07:00:00.147-05:00 Peace on Earth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFetX4IioQtlCkFhoCW855Vk7_KulTd9sohl8pfXXrpREazTKz8wTl3b4pL0L6Q4psEn-EKJBDSp2i18IVaMck0msjShVxRzcBM7mFAOmGjY9985ZFNG5C_xAo40SISQ7qLvjP8_fhIVDZ_Ffl-L_lOCCa8kJOH537UcTg9HWau4mOMtE4cBy8dEPqjYe9/s2002/111623debfelts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2002" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFetX4IioQtlCkFhoCW855Vk7_KulTd9sohl8pfXXrpREazTKz8wTl3b4pL0L6Q4psEn-EKJBDSp2i18IVaMck0msjShVxRzcBM7mFAOmGjY9985ZFNG5C_xAo40SISQ7qLvjP8_fhIVDZ_Ffl-L_lOCCa8kJOH537UcTg9HWau4mOMtE4cBy8dEPqjYe9/s320/111623debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi friends! I'm back with another combination of old and new stamp sets. For some reason I have been drawn to these colors and this particular designer paper print, maybe because it is so peaceful, because it has been so chaotic in our house for the last several weeks. (Finally the wood floor repair is finished and things are slowly returning to normal!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezf87FKvUzKXzck3UaYZDI6RITkEJRhEQyCxPgNLpAWlUWq7sBaMG5Vehyphenhyphen6p9KPn8SyrlBVw_bFYAgI6u3CsOWmkUBJ9RbryhzfS6kKWXHSIFbp-j5rxQ9c-C42R-cv_GFThUFnWahocxPUogFLyW_T_M2rdvedFUFmTat1xk5UHoQ3c8f2sAf52CUF3O/s2000/111623debfelts-star.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezf87FKvUzKXzck3UaYZDI6RITkEJRhEQyCxPgNLpAWlUWq7sBaMG5Vehyphenhyphen6p9KPn8SyrlBVw_bFYAgI6u3CsOWmkUBJ9RbryhzfS6kKWXHSIFbp-j5rxQ9c-C42R-cv_GFThUFnWahocxPUogFLyW_T_M2rdvedFUFmTat1xk5UHoQ3c8f2sAf52CUF3O/s320/111623debfelts-star.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I absolutely adore our new angel stamp set! When looking through my other sets I noticed that the swirls in the star from this older set seemed to go well with the swirls on the angel's dress, so I thought I'd combine the two, especially since the scriptures work so perfectly for a "Silent Night" scene. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7VfyN2zqlSCQB3DJw1ANYFrOdGeCcGsPBKlk5M6cHFunFn_4859924I6ANmbtGuRw9F4p5NK_YrD887Cczy6Cym1GteWgjQlLnVY8sSboTZyfiaMtIlCCfeTkWHoszqfUJGWzlrf4SD8GtfoSHUcoaD16rUonT7B7uC7_R_CS-c2n-hc_sQgPCijBSOK/s2000/111623debfelts-angel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7VfyN2zqlSCQB3DJw1ANYFrOdGeCcGsPBKlk5M6cHFunFn_4859924I6ANmbtGuRw9F4p5NK_YrD887Cczy6Cym1GteWgjQlLnVY8sSboTZyfiaMtIlCCfeTkWHoszqfUJGWzlrf4SD8GtfoSHUcoaD16rUonT7B7uC7_R_CS-c2n-hc_sQgPCijBSOK/s320/111623debfelts-angel.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The star and the angel were both stamped with Memento grey ink, colored with a combination of Copic marker warm greys and cool blue-greens which softly harmonize with the colors of the designer paper. I added a few strokes of clear Wink of Stella to add some sparkle but that is really difficult to capture on camera.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDc0cZaV-KSIWUdYY4EyaaYGRdOOooqiOChjcQUUg8yURyizBBvyVW8KCwYQU83JYgzB_sCi6nk3ZimZ778KqCMor_3qWP4reJHWWr6adkhV5ZwJYlYF2gjDYvONf73ZEqg3Kq6Xx0xZud-JGqN1RSg1iohXsdfJrv6VxE35GW91a4P8UPkDnd2Y39VSQR/s2000/111623debfelts-sideview.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDc0cZaV-KSIWUdYY4EyaaYGRdOOooqiOChjcQUUg8yURyizBBvyVW8KCwYQU83JYgzB_sCi6nk3ZimZ778KqCMor_3qWP4reJHWWr6adkhV5ZwJYlYF2gjDYvONf73ZEqg3Kq6Xx0xZud-JGqN1RSg1iohXsdfJrv6VxE35GW91a4P8UPkDnd2Y39VSQR/s320/111623debfelts-sideview.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once again I used <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/sidestepcard/">Beate's side step card tutorial</a> for the layout. I am forever revisiting her tutorials on SCS. </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8F4aarE03Vj7qoqj669fwoHx0s8PjWrB3PhQkvzxVryUlFgDv94H77yzQDYPif4iqkNtMumdBqVHdx-sflA8Wytxr7n_COv9tvxnoBVOfM-VlBzbKPHdF1vKlCKYShqO1pAsm1ea-nMdoc8feUvGWDIuGdPRipXw1tSd6iLc-V42Vdb5Z7AWTYirCnle/s2000/111623debfelts-inside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8F4aarE03Vj7qoqj669fwoHx0s8PjWrB3PhQkvzxVryUlFgDv94H77yzQDYPif4iqkNtMumdBqVHdx-sflA8Wytxr7n_COv9tvxnoBVOfM-VlBzbKPHdF1vKlCKYShqO1pAsm1ea-nMdoc8feUvGWDIuGdPRipXw1tSd6iLc-V42Vdb5Z7AWTYirCnle/s320/111623debfelts-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For the inside I used another paper print from the same designer paper pad. Inside and out, the sentiments were stamped directly onto the designer paper. I'm grateful for a stamp positioner so that I can stamp layer upon layer of ink to get really even coverage. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Supplies:</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-angels-among-us-bundle">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Angels Among Us Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-merry-christmas-bundle.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Merry Christmas Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-country-church">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Country Church</a> (tree line die)</li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/studio-light-sending-joy">Studio Light Sending Joy 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/memento-full-size-dye-ink-pad-gray-flannel">Memento Full Size Dye Ink Pad - Gray Flannel</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/kaisercraft-self-adhesive-round-pearls-pearl.html">Kaisercraft Self-Adhesive Round Pearls - Pearl</a></li><li>Distress Oxide Inks</li><li>Copic markers</li></ul><div>Before you go, here's this week's <a href="https://notimetostamp.splitcoaststampers.com/2023/11/15/christmas-peace-joy-wild-wednesday-special-stamp-simply/">Wild Wednesday</a> special!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfyO1luOoQ5nE_uIbl0hyphenhyphenNYFRMjxM0Ohg2piId4OV9nen6z8lg8sUMlkacknluFuHSjZsVQh7ij3UkQZukdwsCqZqQiymJ_OU6PtMPAOw6liGLEW0wpwzc69N8brZBDUpYWYTLETUu4pBc6yaVrrJDyJVUfKGFscY3AdtK_OfHF3BJWx5ZjA-gey9zblf/s2000/Wild%20Wednesday.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfyO1luOoQ5nE_uIbl0hyphenhyphenNYFRMjxM0Ohg2piId4OV9nen6z8lg8sUMlkacknluFuHSjZsVQh7ij3UkQZukdwsCqZqQiymJ_OU6PtMPAOw6liGLEW0wpwzc69N8brZBDUpYWYTLETUu4pBc6yaVrrJDyJVUfKGFscY3AdtK_OfHF3BJWx5ZjA-gey9zblf/s320/Wild%20Wednesday.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-68107294363292840742023-11-09T07:00:00.006-05:002023-11-09T07:00:00.153-05:00Angels' Glad Tidings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBP66elQg6ccnf8EAcdr3ZkBGUjNG3C1TrQHYO0PqY3YN7s3LpIsM577khi04uxZz2H8eQfr88XOoeYm4v-RiTd4hIunownCQUU3lTuyfgRGiB1uuXgQU6cdD0VCJcBnMrXVpPyLBw10uEYvoUhw3qtFfnzcQUJcgqGcxvptpauJjWqee9A39nDImrHGPv/s2000/110923debfelts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBP66elQg6ccnf8EAcdr3ZkBGUjNG3C1TrQHYO0PqY3YN7s3LpIsM577khi04uxZz2H8eQfr88XOoeYm4v-RiTd4hIunownCQUU3lTuyfgRGiB1uuXgQU6cdD0VCJcBnMrXVpPyLBw10uEYvoUhw3qtFfnzcQUJcgqGcxvptpauJjWqee9A39nDImrHGPv/s320/110923debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi y'all! Well, it's that time of year again! Time to make hand-stamped holiday cards! Actually, it is a good idea to make a few along the way all through the year, but if you haven't done that, now is the time or you could end up on a really tight timeline! This last quarter of the year always seems to get really busy and time flies by!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMZFPLEixxyAhKFcxD2f7Dn9nkhNtgV5NyV5xMowmbZh2yPvaqYOps3OjxwmjBsPYMY5x3w2wDyxtTg9xk3iG7Nl6MDBue_ycdQHqdvjb-Ge1zfoSL6JOAVJFo5x80s_W82Oh4vtffMLAOA4qzuuVsE8uYuvOq-ovBJokWhf_Y8x2uS0ffa56_87L6bG1b/s2000/110923debfelts-sentiment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMZFPLEixxyAhKFcxD2f7Dn9nkhNtgV5NyV5xMowmbZh2yPvaqYOps3OjxwmjBsPYMY5x3w2wDyxtTg9xk3iG7Nl6MDBue_ycdQHqdvjb-Ge1zfoSL6JOAVJFo5x80s_W82Oh4vtffMLAOA4qzuuVsE8uYuvOq-ovBJokWhf_Y8x2uS0ffa56_87L6bG1b/s320/110923debfelts-sentiment.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My cards for today were inspired by some designer paper and a Tim Holtz greenery die cut that I used a couple of weeks ago. I had cut and colored two and had the spare still on my desk. It seemed to go really well with this designer paper printed tag (you'll see what I mean as you keep scrolling), so I grabbed some of our stamps (old and new!) to add to it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQyXr65NDWfMWW-QP6zUAA0GrABt1UQ5xoTMTenuB3oyLHZE853_K3zURQdkDf4zeHboBODop9KCmdXMUrBog7Foa0TTK5CFMaUAPbxZzH4RqVtQ9M7ZuHTI0JpPo32B-JEUSAwD09ntzooIQPjskwPE_CU842B5eyI-5Ujit05BkUcTKvQ1g0kD7eDmd/s2000/110923debfelts-portrait.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQyXr65NDWfMWW-QP6zUAA0GrABt1UQ5xoTMTenuB3oyLHZE853_K3zURQdkDf4zeHboBODop9KCmdXMUrBog7Foa0TTK5CFMaUAPbxZzH4RqVtQ9M7ZuHTI0JpPo32B-JEUSAwD09ntzooIQPjskwPE_CU842B5eyI-5Ujit05BkUcTKvQ1g0kD7eDmd/s320/110923debfelts-portrait.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I started out with this combination of sentiments and swirls from our older Christmas JOY set and the new Worship & Praise. I love the look of the sentiment in black ink layered over top of the silver swirl.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDA7nNN_dqK3W9TkWa7QlLkzFTLy2ZLbfMPp-Czj1rOcbYH21dnM_MZF8voIyAq51Y-ZvFcW04TxHqnB24DvtmxbFyWGqeAkVdhC3RdeJoI_ev-hJ7i6SgqB-EEFdECyskf0JfnzU8eMpr_quiY8bc8yMpwOUc9VHN1MaCkXi0ou2FWur1fSa0apLKJJR/s2000/110923debfelts-p-inside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDA7nNN_dqK3W9TkWa7QlLkzFTLy2ZLbfMPp-Czj1rOcbYH21dnM_MZF8voIyAq51Y-ZvFcW04TxHqnB24DvtmxbFyWGqeAkVdhC3RdeJoI_ev-hJ7i6SgqB-EEFdECyskf0JfnzU8eMpr_quiY8bc8yMpwOUc9VHN1MaCkXi0ou2FWur1fSa0apLKJJR/s320/110923debfelts-p-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I paper-pieced the angel for the inside, adding the JOY sentiment to the lower left corner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This version fits nicely into a standard envelope and is flat for mailing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyl2d5ZPXXv-IP2Jo4dp1YjxObYuORGMZKeGajbqq2jrvV4aa68zjohPya2slEwojv-F3g1K0vb80mjEXrPGRRfvZmUhbtqPKoHtqsqU_BT-0B8zrjNU4VNBfvOfAzHu_-CnNRM4JtBqPJjFWYvGvk-7E7UlnVnPvi3cIU8MnLZm_SSmhWcSZR8kpA8nqb/s2000/110923debfelts-landscape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyl2d5ZPXXv-IP2Jo4dp1YjxObYuORGMZKeGajbqq2jrvV4aa68zjohPya2slEwojv-F3g1K0vb80mjEXrPGRRfvZmUhbtqPKoHtqsqU_BT-0B8zrjNU4VNBfvOfAzHu_-CnNRM4JtBqPJjFWYvGvk-7E7UlnVnPvi3cIU8MnLZm_SSmhWcSZR8kpA8nqb/s320/110923debfelts-landscape.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then I decided that I should try the same design in landscape format rather than portrait, thinking the angel would look so pretty on the front. This paper pad is convenient for that since it includes two of each of the printed tags sheets. Not exactly "assembly line" but it does save time to do a second card of a similar design rather than designing completely from scratch. In this case, since the angel's dress is fussy-cut it is a little detailed for "assembly line" production anyway, but would be perfect if you have a few special folks on your mailing list. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I probably could have made this second card into a standard sized/regular envelope card as well, but decided that the angel showed up so much better when mounted onto a tag. I always love tags but to me they seem especially appropriate to use on Christmas cards. I can just imagine this card topping a gift simply wrapped in shiny, plain white paper (ha! freezer paper anyone?!) with a big blue bow! </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqKGOoOcoxL8c4bYHfHU6UufihDEK1nikll4jyMBI9C7xJeZzewgvVhodZjQUpJPWM8NuNoPC1z9QeeYLax7nb4HM8IxVf1RbFcZddipQrWSNWrDthg91bKBVpc_qNi_OVAOukYGLjeGAi_8W_rf-ZrhqhCpPzCUtTIeCE6OdSrV2Al5GgQdy6czrWUjAi/s2000/110923debfelts-l-inside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqKGOoOcoxL8c4bYHfHU6UufihDEK1nikll4jyMBI9C7xJeZzewgvVhodZjQUpJPWM8NuNoPC1z9QeeYLax7nb4HM8IxVf1RbFcZddipQrWSNWrDthg91bKBVpc_qNi_OVAOukYGLjeGAi_8W_rf-ZrhqhCpPzCUtTIeCE6OdSrV2Al5GgQdy6czrWUjAi/s320/110923debfelts-l-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So here's that extra sprig of greenery that I mentioned earlier. Isn't it a nice match for this paper?! I love how all of these elements from different sources work so well together.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-angels-among-us-bundle">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Angels Among Us Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-christmas-joy.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Christmas JOY</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-worship-and-praise">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Worship & Praise</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/carta-bella-winter-time-6x6">Carta Bella Winter Time 6 x 6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/dies/sizzix-thinlits-by-tim-holtz/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-tag-collection.html">Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz - Tag Collection</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/dies/sizzix-thinlits-by-tim-holtz/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-holiday-greens.html">Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz - Holiday Greens Mini</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/delicata-non-tarnishing-ink-pad-silvery-shimmer">Delicata Non-Tarnishing Ink Pad - Silvery Shimmer</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/memento-full-size-dye-ink-pad-tuxedo-black-1">Memento Full Size Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/may-arts-1-16-jute-burlap-cord-sampler-24-yards">May Arts 1/16" Jute Burlap Cord Sampler - 24 yards</a></li><li>Copic markers</li></ul>Remember also to check out our weekly Wild Wednesday specials on the <a href="http://stampsimply.com/">Stamp Simply blog</a>. Here's this week's!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQqfG00qEWwo7lIvLM5pGds9nhFySU23c5rv8TJq3PvekeoDROdfVi5ox0U1lGBb0bmhahIxGXU_s-nswQRq-t2xU-c9havw1TZp_AQB1n3uL6C9_rolALDEAKYupw9gy2zaMwakjH_ZcEe33GETim_V9goBX8NwhbB8klK7Zkw1PIuuLLkbMeu5gLqdxU/s710/Wild%20Wednesday%2004%20SQ%202000X2000.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="710" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQqfG00qEWwo7lIvLM5pGds9nhFySU23c5rv8TJq3PvekeoDROdfVi5ox0U1lGBb0bmhahIxGXU_s-nswQRq-t2xU-c9havw1TZp_AQB1n3uL6C9_rolALDEAKYupw9gy2zaMwakjH_ZcEe33GETim_V9goBX8NwhbB8klK7Zkw1PIuuLLkbMeu5gLqdxU/s320/Wild%20Wednesday%2004%20SQ%202000X2000.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-20002549787455415912023-11-02T07:00:00.001-04:002023-11-02T07:00:00.215-04:00With Heartfelt Sympathy<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBkcitHVbstfGARxV3jz0V81MV4h0dI0PJMGyWaE7xcd961Eg1fzOqPqH3ztDIxgI1kQMeEvS45QrR3K78lxVxCynuTDrBdHxF_a9X5gsFrd15ObCJP2pLXcuDW7tIGOhUu671wzhcxfxFB1H9lScPcztfJxPdIdk-kYHyjqjMWYIjCHQk1wpeXX8mYr-/s2000/110223debfelts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBkcitHVbstfGARxV3jz0V81MV4h0dI0PJMGyWaE7xcd961Eg1fzOqPqH3ztDIxgI1kQMeEvS45QrR3K78lxVxCynuTDrBdHxF_a9X5gsFrd15ObCJP2pLXcuDW7tIGOhUu671wzhcxfxFB1H9lScPcztfJxPdIdk-kYHyjqjMWYIjCHQk1wpeXX8mYr-/s320/110223debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Many believe that the sighting of a cardinal is a sign that those we've lost will live forever as long as we keep their memory alive in our hearts. In the midst of intense grief, the brightly colored visual reminder brings the comfort of knowing that we will be reunited some day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-HA9uRGAzjkVQcjX9lzw2AR50tqAaGLkjDv2ez0yaaJsRV0Gba_BP0dMSht86CZUVQC84ko3mpBj3-bCv0nikiyXZcbiGsbJFKmsfAfjjKqnMjl2GeeAGX1P0hZqWnZx6rJReuuUHZDvF-UcZ1YvjzbvTvjYuDrRcpBFvFu1W6ExJNa6zdM9KQ01gFMC/s2000/110223debfelts-cardinal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-HA9uRGAzjkVQcjX9lzw2AR50tqAaGLkjDv2ez0yaaJsRV0Gba_BP0dMSht86CZUVQC84ko3mpBj3-bCv0nikiyXZcbiGsbJFKmsfAfjjKqnMjl2GeeAGX1P0hZqWnZx6rJReuuUHZDvF-UcZ1YvjzbvTvjYuDrRcpBFvFu1W6ExJNa6zdM9KQ01gFMC/s320/110223debfelts-cardinal.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our beautiful God Will Take Care of You bundle is a lovely choice for many occasions; when paired with a few other sentiments or dies it is also a wonderful choice for a sympathy card. </div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-seu8U26iNqRBDAv7kiSzI3-Ai8dVcxHassxEgoF2Ub7a-WeGPoYTQGEu0LchVUcUK5TY_GsNp47UVPv6g6-9NHkGC3oc66YpHzxrdOerr6oyBXXSpmXt7bt3EgqguAwijqD3e04L90xB45mwdCKwBC9-mtjsiPtR0OOlRB1XdFcW35_vOeN733skTn31/s2000/110223debfelts-sentiment.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-seu8U26iNqRBDAv7kiSzI3-Ai8dVcxHassxEgoF2Ub7a-WeGPoYTQGEu0LchVUcUK5TY_GsNp47UVPv6g6-9NHkGC3oc66YpHzxrdOerr6oyBXXSpmXt7bt3EgqguAwijqD3e04L90xB45mwdCKwBC9-mtjsiPtR0OOlRB1XdFcW35_vOeN733skTn31/s320/110223debfelts-sentiment.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This beautiful barn-wood print designer paper makes a perfect backdrop for a masculine card. I stamped a portion of the sentiment directly onto the designer paper and added a die-cut swirly "sympathy" sentiment alongside. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEXvZOCmgd6ymLUo9KtKOOga4n3JtI9uGsVWCwAKjTBBOJdBNs2DXO_Q4OV4zJfiicPHs4Rs9HIiRxGJ48SCB_w8ff0WOj4PUIF1qEr2PNfVu7jNji_Y59cCoP-LbA86j-lKCSQNbXQqS6m3nEehli_1VgOgmjJTixNoB1tJZ1EBfU4GlaOEXpO9xnOdfa/s2000/110223debfelts-inside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEXvZOCmgd6ymLUo9KtKOOga4n3JtI9uGsVWCwAKjTBBOJdBNs2DXO_Q4OV4zJfiicPHs4Rs9HIiRxGJ48SCB_w8ff0WOj4PUIF1qEr2PNfVu7jNji_Y59cCoP-LbA86j-lKCSQNbXQqS6m3nEehli_1VgOgmjJTixNoB1tJZ1EBfU4GlaOEXpO9xnOdfa/s320/110223debfelts-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's the inside, with the country church and a passage from Second Corinthians. This verse will hopefully bring comfort to the family of one whose spirit has been released from the struggles of their earthly body, especially if their loved one suffered from a lingering illness or painful injury. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGKoTRRH2qiYhF5164bnhaU_eVNg8fYKNGZSjV23TbthHkP_idIhAeIH28s9wBL3qqIbPHJsyLERbIoLYSiBcpuavrI1e3C8lTd9nbAwPfhQhJmiwB8WPpH2SS6bS0OOx_r2ve2Of37N2LVtqBnWxK1phW2docE8seILedEvsCcrRlwTXrovo756lm0Sxq/s2000/110223debfelts-church.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGKoTRRH2qiYhF5164bnhaU_eVNg8fYKNGZSjV23TbthHkP_idIhAeIH28s9wBL3qqIbPHJsyLERbIoLYSiBcpuavrI1e3C8lTd9nbAwPfhQhJmiwB8WPpH2SS6bS0OOx_r2ve2Of37N2LVtqBnWxK1phW2docE8seILedEvsCcrRlwTXrovo756lm0Sxq/s320/110223debfelts-church.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Sadly I have needed several sympathy cards in recent weeks, and I'm so thankful that stamped images and sentiments are here to help express words and feelings that are difficult to convey. There is so much love poured into the creation of a hand-made card, and I truly believe that from the moment the envelope is opened, the recipient can feel that love and compassion come rushing forth.<div> <br />Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-god-will-take-care-of-you-bundle">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - God Will Take Care of You Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-my-church">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - My Church</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-deepest-sympathy.htmlStamp%20Simply%20Clear%20Stamps%20-%20Deepest%20Sympathy">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Deepest Sympathy</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-sympathy-word-die">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Sympathy Word Die</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/craft-consortium-beach-hut-6x6">Craft Consortium Beach Hut 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=memento&including=all">Memento ink</a></li><li>Copic markers</li></ul><div>Don't forget to check out our new Wild Wednesday weekly feature on the <a href="http://stampsimply.com/">Stamp Simply blog</a>! </div></div><div><p></p></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-66861574487675063602023-10-26T07:00:00.009-04:002023-10-26T07:00:00.148-04:00Angels Among Us!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3AcAX7fl9TujpERG6J2ZOYQrrpIX2BW8AexWNyvfw8rz-9PsSXtkQq0-ld5ftoWRx7iBcDOte3Doat_SrlMlQezOOXIeg6TySzMcyhAycKSjs0gm-G14mCHxdDHtGWoZXtWPdemVMoSYSOD_NxWC0EZAVsBmVkyOXTqemIU6FE5LZ8fbBfenSdtZaTKb/s2000/100723debfelts-angel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3AcAX7fl9TujpERG6J2ZOYQrrpIX2BW8AexWNyvfw8rz-9PsSXtkQq0-ld5ftoWRx7iBcDOte3Doat_SrlMlQezOOXIeg6TySzMcyhAycKSjs0gm-G14mCHxdDHtGWoZXtWPdemVMoSYSOD_NxWC0EZAVsBmVkyOXTqemIU6FE5LZ8fbBfenSdtZaTKb/s320/100723debfelts-angel.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm back with another new stamp set and another fun fold! This one starts with a 5.5 x 12 inch piece of card stock and some simple scoring. When folded it kind of looks like a simple pocket card with a belly band...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvWQGHHqeONJNTqmCrSD3I06tnQJ0XFAbJQLS52vcFD_7kZvovk5GQgtho5tRlPNzITsqeW7n96r_YgEA_4yy-6ohKf1i-KQBlcooiUFazsw6zN3idQFp7f9KuyfgJy7DTge9BjKRlsfY7bFXzSJoCupelF16pttiky1KTlEftsx3NnAyV_LEuy3QNsga/s2000/100723debfelts-angel-open.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvWQGHHqeONJNTqmCrSD3I06tnQJ0XFAbJQLS52vcFD_7kZvovk5GQgtho5tRlPNzITsqeW7n96r_YgEA_4yy-6ohKf1i-KQBlcooiUFazsw6zN3idQFp7f9KuyfgJy7DTge9BjKRlsfY7bFXzSJoCupelF16pttiky1KTlEftsx3NnAyV_LEuy3QNsga/s320/100723debfelts-angel-open.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but when it is opened you can see that there is a little more to it. Don't be intimidated though...it really is not hard to do. It's called either a <a href="https://theartfulinker.com/hand-penned-petals-mirror-fold/" style="text-align: center;">Miura or mirror fold card</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_e0wubZRFbOFr8FRYtFYpLghSQUKasTtIO7k1RRSfGt77J2OeW3zJ8NNF8YQHubNPjRoRWYmVtBSyzmqY2EzHd1ZiaUy8bIxG2uKmGTy0jrN_VyRkqq33uU2UNxCYLjPE2ak27Hf8t-qtRzdq6p9M0B0GxqjEAiYn0Foz6mCrVmFqJuGTnsiGbmMdDzL/s2000/100723debfelts-angel-bellyband.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_e0wubZRFbOFr8FRYtFYpLghSQUKasTtIO7k1RRSfGt77J2OeW3zJ8NNF8YQHubNPjRoRWYmVtBSyzmqY2EzHd1ZiaUy8bIxG2uKmGTy0jrN_VyRkqq33uU2UNxCYLjPE2ak27Hf8t-qtRzdq6p9M0B0GxqjEAiYn0Foz6mCrVmFqJuGTnsiGbmMdDzL/s320/100723debfelts-angel-bellyband.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is a closer look at the belly band which wraps around the card to hold the folds and tag in place. The ovals attach only to the band so it can easily be removed. Isn't this angel absolutely gorgeous?! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrg6pluON08eOD2p2g2FSv3O7tNgMxIXcHIhCg6_wh2MiA6a380umai6F4vuH47EC1DhZkI7oH9wT476p2rb_Onls1gTFVN3JVjs21ycXz1wlcqJqlZ1XXnVjBaM7s-xvXXJQDmDd7OkvDsFRlokOz-ZAVxlOTP4mL9fGtkkUWiiEPfd7u-44Db_txjguz/s1750/Angels%20Among%20Us%20DUO%201750x1500.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1750" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrg6pluON08eOD2p2g2FSv3O7tNgMxIXcHIhCg6_wh2MiA6a380umai6F4vuH47EC1DhZkI7oH9wT476p2rb_Onls1gTFVN3JVjs21ycXz1wlcqJqlZ1XXnVjBaM7s-xvXXJQDmDd7OkvDsFRlokOz-ZAVxlOTP4mL9fGtkkUWiiEPfd7u-44Db_txjguz/s320/Angels%20Among%20Us%20DUO%201750x1500.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So gorgeous, and it's easy to color and die cut! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0rGfc0O0mISdwpufBLczkBf7CD4sAO4LMW1ftaqobzsCMTpcsn2kG55Kx_lHGaLUJwrmBFJxu2qQZe_JPaN3sbRSqC8j9s9b03COQIRjSogwqDY2rlIhtHZ7rhQ_qUe5ZWA84_SZU6SEfQMmKeR6NBQZFttQC2l26ORlzIaOymEsXscFLkEVHh8b43zIM/s2000/100723debfelts-angel-panelwithtag.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0rGfc0O0mISdwpufBLczkBf7CD4sAO4LMW1ftaqobzsCMTpcsn2kG55Kx_lHGaLUJwrmBFJxu2qQZe_JPaN3sbRSqC8j9s9b03COQIRjSogwqDY2rlIhtHZ7rhQ_qUe5ZWA84_SZU6SEfQMmKeR6NBQZFttQC2l26ORlzIaOymEsXscFLkEVHh8b43zIM/s320/100723debfelts-angel-panelwithtag.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The tag is not attached to the card at all. It simply nestles in place because of the shape of the folds. </div><br />I smile every time I look at this set because the angel reminds me of a pair of wooden angels that my Mom painted for us years ago. She mod-podged fabric onto the wood and then painted portions of the pattern over the fabric...they are absolutely gorgeous with beautiful colors and swirls of gold. <br /><br />Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-angels-among-us-bundle">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Angels Among Us Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/carta-bella-a-wonderful-christmas-6x6">Carta Bella A Wonderful Christmas 6 x 6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-ovals-sm">Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Ovals SM</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-ovals-lg">Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Ovals LG</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-tag-collection.html">Tim Holtz Tag Collection Sizzix Thinlets</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/dies/sizzix-thinlits-by-tim-holtz/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-holiday-greens.html">Tim Holtz Holiday Greens Mini Sizzix Thinlets</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ink/zig-wink-of-stella-brush-silver-glitter-marker">Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Marker</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/may-arts-5-8-faux-linen-ribbon-sampler-27-yards">May Arts Faux Linen Ribbon Sampler - 27 yards</a></li><li>Copic markers</li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: left;">Be sure to visit <a href="http://stampsimply.com/">Stamp Simply</a> to find out more about a new weekly feature, Wild Wednesdays! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuhG0OAMapiamXSWgPPnoSQB6h2GNf3QXADNup9Y26qSx5rrJvXH9UMWKJ8Dqk-VHDxCxAcvrFg68xLw8d-mhqbz0vbA7okyuq5HvQIX5eYyE13CH93_XD_bxCDZMQiw9wtNMw5RUGPBy5fUEgWSDqUh3BDNzYRXkp6vRMKzv8d28zud42KzKbWfOeDqM/s2000/wild%20wednesday.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuhG0OAMapiamXSWgPPnoSQB6h2GNf3QXADNup9Y26qSx5rrJvXH9UMWKJ8Dqk-VHDxCxAcvrFg68xLw8d-mhqbz0vbA7okyuq5HvQIX5eYyE13CH93_XD_bxCDZMQiw9wtNMw5RUGPBy5fUEgWSDqUh3BDNzYRXkp6vRMKzv8d28zud42KzKbWfOeDqM/s320/wild%20wednesday.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <p></p>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-4824533099529396152023-10-19T07:00:00.005-04:002023-10-19T18:22:56.229-04:00Wintry Country Church Center Step Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscNLRlHRMkMX_jU4ywOWivpE8L-_Heo4ItuEDTgJN0YzYbdvgP8VXfs7uk1wkRJ9FGROfTzzm9kxs8AXF_NHSXGLIDE6420705RILNi7uM_o6w6cZHQlSa5Fj-AqaqdWdoLpwht3yrmWtqiEb4V39YapRzqa3yjCT_ylA_PaVs3KmPhDErZ2AYLMlCwMK/s2000/100723debfelts-church.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscNLRlHRMkMX_jU4ywOWivpE8L-_Heo4ItuEDTgJN0YzYbdvgP8VXfs7uk1wkRJ9FGROfTzzm9kxs8AXF_NHSXGLIDE6420705RILNi7uM_o6w6cZHQlSa5Fj-AqaqdWdoLpwht3yrmWtqiEb4V39YapRzqa3yjCT_ylA_PaVs3KmPhDErZ2AYLMlCwMK/s320/100723debfelts-church.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can hardly read this passage of scripture without singing "How lovely is Your dwelling place..." although this darling country church also makes me wanna sing "Church in the Wildwood!" Never in my life (lived almost entirely within a few miles of Interstate 10) have I attended church in such a lovely snowy setting, but I really enjoyed playing with these new stamps and dies from Stamp Simply! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijiybKmqlZASUWKvVO4FEfPEsGMci6g35OYhCaj7IEMduPxk-IszkpBRFoLZlWXJ-9xhXm0VcgjjQxtmRhuQccuWDBgXsRCriryL-EdRfO3VMCXMoz4ikdLL1zc7-oaVsEhL9s2MCnYbaulpDY49e1x6Z_XEcTW4K9MbLwP7LMFr5TH81_Qu-wjoiOCK94/s2000/100723debfelts-church-sentiment.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijiybKmqlZASUWKvVO4FEfPEsGMci6g35OYhCaj7IEMduPxk-IszkpBRFoLZlWXJ-9xhXm0VcgjjQxtmRhuQccuWDBgXsRCriryL-EdRfO3VMCXMoz4ikdLL1zc7-oaVsEhL9s2MCnYbaulpDY49e1x6Z_XEcTW4K9MbLwP7LMFr5TH81_Qu-wjoiOCK94/s320/100723debfelts-church-sentiment.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I followed <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/centerstepcard/">Beate's tutorial on SCS</a> except that I made the side strips a little wider and the center panel a little narrower than her measurements. The center panel of the card has a mat of silver card stock. The sentiment and church were stamped directly onto a rectangle of card stock, the country church colored with Copic markers. The surrounding sky was masked/sponged with pale blue ink, the cloud die-cut from silver card stock.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwkqf1S0TbCJCykUuBJeZK6kKjNp82OaFdCJNuu7nNDmmYZXXavbckpfzvcSXT8K6A3PZsWS8rXcrqVZNVP1nx_TjHOLMMVnF16MPAfJErFcapCdELVKFGg6eUnKDm5NxNlE247t5tEXTlbim584WV4yRGPb4y9EFgA4HTdkG1Ov556lCFWQvwYPxRlrQh/s2000/100723debfelts-church-trees.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwkqf1S0TbCJCykUuBJeZK6kKjNp82OaFdCJNuu7nNDmmYZXXavbckpfzvcSXT8K6A3PZsWS8rXcrqVZNVP1nx_TjHOLMMVnF16MPAfJErFcapCdELVKFGg6eUnKDm5NxNlE247t5tEXTlbim584WV4yRGPb4y9EFgA4HTdkG1Ov556lCFWQvwYPxRlrQh/s320/100723debfelts-church-trees.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I cut extra strips the same width as those narrow side panels and used our new tree line dies to cut them to varying lengths. After sponging the trees with pale blue ink and dabbing them onto a Delicata Silvery Shimmer ink pad, I glued three strips one on top of the other and then glued that to the side panels of the step card, then repeated the same process for the inside. I used more die cut trees and the slope die to add accents to the bottom of the card. It really added a lot of depth and dimension, giving the impression of snowdrifts and tree-lined mountainsides. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyAWhPXS5PzB6-Hkt4ivYdnrxv85c-4JnfAGFEoWL59jgs-B9-HdrZrUD5rbIitdVyMnFwTSjggi35_ljBzjI5_I0ub0jC_ql1J2C6TuDhcijcQgEOhoZAeNp1R7zM5HnSXQ22SJVAo2M82k3n4HmrBqkyDMm9UB1NteH4NpRN79C1N_qCREpNeVqM90R3/s2000/100723debfelts-church-inside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyAWhPXS5PzB6-Hkt4ivYdnrxv85c-4JnfAGFEoWL59jgs-B9-HdrZrUD5rbIitdVyMnFwTSjggi35_ljBzjI5_I0ub0jC_ql1J2C6TuDhcijcQgEOhoZAeNp1R7zM5HnSXQ22SJVAo2M82k3n4HmrBqkyDMm9UB1NteH4NpRN79C1N_qCREpNeVqM90R3/s320/100723debfelts-church-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The inside includes a beautiful sentiment and a silver cross cut using our gorgeous cross dies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is one of those shimmery, ethereal cards that the camera simply cannot accurately capture. So much prettier in person than the photographs show.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Supplies:</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-my-church-stamp-die-bundle-quad">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Church Bundle Quad</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/luxury-pearlescent-metallic-105-cardstock-silver-6-ct.html">Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105# Cardstock - Silver 6 ct</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/may-arts-1-sheer-100-yard-spool-silver.html">May Arts 1" Sheer - 100 Yard May Arts 1"</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-crosses.html">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Crosses</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/delicata-non-tarnishing-ink-pad-silvery-shimmer">Delicata Silvery Shimmer Ink</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/kaisercraft-self-adhesive-round-pearls-pearl.html">pearls</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ink/zig-wink-of-stella-brush-silver-glitter-marker">Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Marker</a></li><li>Copic markers</li></ul>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-26134187888635677472023-10-18T07:00:00.001-04:002023-10-18T07:00:00.147-04:00Trio of Tags <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNeuy39WpI4-pKX0kCM8_-7pG1s9cbCB09N16-v_kZKSbuTuOp30wmwAakiEFSqBt3BJDgBLmrWI3_RdQlHfT5Ws7wMCJgM-wyZn4N4luJOGO3vUitMmMJVxyXbNKhEQOHdTn4jBGrEzozaCUGRq-9hdUPUMjPbUc-_VF4Hf_UD_KcJ_PNrN8Wd9yrMyN/s2000/100723debfelts-musictags.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNeuy39WpI4-pKX0kCM8_-7pG1s9cbCB09N16-v_kZKSbuTuOp30wmwAakiEFSqBt3BJDgBLmrWI3_RdQlHfT5Ws7wMCJgM-wyZn4N4luJOGO3vUitMmMJVxyXbNKhEQOHdTn4jBGrEzozaCUGRq-9hdUPUMjPbUc-_VF4Hf_UD_KcJ_PNrN8Wd9yrMyN/s320/100723debfelts-musictags.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello friends! I'm back with a trio of tags using new stamps from Stamp Simply. That swirly music stamp and Studio Light's Sending Joy designer paper prints inspired the idea of a "Let's Go Caroling" invitation, and the rest flowed from there. All were made assembly-line style using Tim Holtz Tag Collection dies, so they were super fast and easy, and honestly, can you ever have too many tags at Christmas time? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmtDvS3JgCyzLmIzugr3hQbqdv3P3wcYDrkV3z3dbCB2u_wVu8NHC0HR0R5avO9JJsU1up7mph2_cXP9RSbSspewqm7DOHY_B4sYYts5uHipMyy8QQu0EGAkIuUBvs32uQYK0dBoY6DvhS2dIFhNhXJPNGELIfE2BYux_UijNNqvl8UWrou0TUVP0w-qc8/s2000/100723debfelts-musictags-church.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmtDvS3JgCyzLmIzugr3hQbqdv3P3wcYDrkV3z3dbCB2u_wVu8NHC0HR0R5avO9JJsU1up7mph2_cXP9RSbSspewqm7DOHY_B4sYYts5uHipMyy8QQu0EGAkIuUBvs32uQYK0dBoY6DvhS2dIFhNhXJPNGELIfE2BYux_UijNNqvl8UWrou0TUVP0w-qc8/s320/100723debfelts-musictags-church.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first tag is a soft monochromatic country church snowscape with a star-sprinkled sky. I can't even read that tiny tag at the top without singing the song in my head! It brings back thoughts of the church from my childhood, and of my parents and others who were so influential to my faith. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilY0woY2vtFijeXxNKWXojZry-EmXvP-2og285mLRrof7e6ZPCCJGvPdaXpYYdAexQLD27icR1-q8xErGHL_WnJmrLQcBMa3HhjqV4-Fp2vDGFixJeuptZytjOi-G3OfRxZqdVUFSrmSjdMxSSpkGiVnZM45nSqxbpVTU-3ij2y2R2Y9Vc085G8xHBusCQ/s2000/100723debfelts-musictags-carolinvite.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilY0woY2vtFijeXxNKWXojZry-EmXvP-2og285mLRrof7e6ZPCCJGvPdaXpYYdAexQLD27icR1-q8xErGHL_WnJmrLQcBMa3HhjqV4-Fp2vDGFixJeuptZytjOi-G3OfRxZqdVUFSrmSjdMxSSpkGiVnZM45nSqxbpVTU-3ij2y2R2Y9Vc085G8xHBusCQ/s320/100723debfelts-musictags-carolinvite.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This particular paper design is the one that inspired the trio. With the addition of those lovely music stamps it is the perfect "Let's Go Caroling" invitation, but I suppose it could also be "Let's Go Purchase & Decorate the Tree," or "Deck the Halls with Me" since holiday music is always such an important part of those things. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVdFm-daz1ZQDe2NLpLtKT3RuvlCwo-IGOJnxmhW8CBNvx-rqddbEKgaZOW88qB2jMAzl0bmi0yDYeNxb7XRz05AjtAWSZX8Empwmm61L0Ix5QhlOhxZaj2mhpjAXLhenclidGWuwjJ-vZbq11hLjgGhl957Hl8gcx_VczrkdcBmsmsvHjg5YvXHxAIdG/s2000/100723debfelts-musictag-tree.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVdFm-daz1ZQDe2NLpLtKT3RuvlCwo-IGOJnxmhW8CBNvx-rqddbEKgaZOW88qB2jMAzl0bmi0yDYeNxb7XRz05AjtAWSZX8Empwmm61L0Ix5QhlOhxZaj2mhpjAXLhenclidGWuwjJ-vZbq11hLjgGhl957Hl8gcx_VczrkdcBmsmsvHjg5YvXHxAIdG/s320/100723debfelts-musictag-tree.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's the third tag with a beautiful scripture passage about encouraging each other and singing praises to God with gratitude in our hearts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All three of the tags have sentiments under-stamped with grey ink that was over-stamped with silver. Choosing different colors/styles of card stock, ink and ribbon can really change the flavor and personality (casual, elegant, etc) of each tag. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-worship-and-praise">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Worship & Praise</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-my-church">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - My Church</a> </li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/studio-light-sending-joy">Studio Light Sending Joy 6 x 6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/luxury-pearlescent-metallic-105-cardstock-silver-6-ct.html">Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105# Cardstock - Silver 6 ct</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-tag-collection.html">Tim Holtz Tag Collection Sizzix Thinlets</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/delicata-non-tarnishing-ink-pad-silvery-shimmer">Delicata Silvery Shimmer Ink</a> under stamped with <a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/memento-full-size-dye-ink-pad-gray-flannel">Memento Gray Flannel</a></li></ul>Ribbon options<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/may-arts-5-8-twill-30-yard-spool-sage">May Arts 5/8" Twill - 30 Yard Spool - Sage</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/may-arts-5-8-faux-linen-ribbon-sampler-27-yards">May Arts Faux Linen Ribbon Sampler - 27 yards</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/seam-binding-sampler-christmas-30-yards">Christmas Seam Binding Sampler</a></li></ul>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-17224930028718648932023-10-12T07:00:00.001-04:002023-10-12T07:00:00.170-04:00New Stamps: The Lord's Prayer<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCG3MAAFUMA9IVmVWYs5t5HucT2WHKe57-DVDxYI4dctQa0WaLGUe9-xYjbwLJiKQEBTilxD30yXRXHPTAM0wn_VqOL2reytByylCHbO3r7TL4hxC93rHFgKjFvCIJqDyJiyF4UFo4UFiYwRLZxiCnSFZWg8RupmUz-BfGqb6_MXkLX9pNkqmBMx1BNg3/s2000/100723debfelts-pray.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1999" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCG3MAAFUMA9IVmVWYs5t5HucT2WHKe57-DVDxYI4dctQa0WaLGUe9-xYjbwLJiKQEBTilxD30yXRXHPTAM0wn_VqOL2reytByylCHbO3r7TL4hxC93rHFgKjFvCIJqDyJiyF4UFo4UFiYwRLZxiCnSFZWg8RupmUz-BfGqb6_MXkLX9pNkqmBMx1BNg3/s320/100723debfelts-pray.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We are celebrating a new release at <a href="http://stampsimply.com/">Stamp Simply</a> and sharing cards made with some beautiful new sets. Today I'm sharing a card made with the new bundle, The Lord's Prayer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3krohd1In-yyN-GU5mQV_w-BN5tEzcYGnOYgs4H5fP5ugOA6kqLK4Zx0hI8ss45r0CX3OM8p2NeLT0EkqhDB7nAW5xgaNaDCJrFESMevZAIaxGLiTLHu1Dr4ZqjtFE9R0bP7DlF9YpZF0E25kCZBW39VVFh50ZxAu6EIjJqvIr3ZMOrQijYAuHmYfTyL8/s1512/lord's%20prayer%20series.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3krohd1In-yyN-GU5mQV_w-BN5tEzcYGnOYgs4H5fP5ugOA6kqLK4Zx0hI8ss45r0CX3OM8p2NeLT0EkqhDB7nAW5xgaNaDCJrFESMevZAIaxGLiTLHu1Dr4ZqjtFE9R0bP7DlF9YpZF0E25kCZBW39VVFh50ZxAu6EIjJqvIr3ZMOrQijYAuHmYfTyL8/s320/lord's%20prayer%20series.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Lord's Prayer series includes two stamp sets (The Lord's Prayer and Pray Without Ceasing) along with two sets of steel dies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1wyLaO21dHTajeW_PFk0ZsV4PYYtLtwCr3NucPLkq9br87RhuRgLfa1IHTnfpuDE9kZGJk14McAO2P3RwsBowaatZyFxP9VLq5iCysXoOlvTomJvpGxoP7KRXJ0RpfCHGtwZl_zR6AiTjkDYZaSvtBqsoPGGF8sa06zEXGh10YBjutgkHQ5UamTzBgdh/s2000/100723debfelts-prayinghands.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1wyLaO21dHTajeW_PFk0ZsV4PYYtLtwCr3NucPLkq9br87RhuRgLfa1IHTnfpuDE9kZGJk14McAO2P3RwsBowaatZyFxP9VLq5iCysXoOlvTomJvpGxoP7KRXJ0RpfCHGtwZl_zR6AiTjkDYZaSvtBqsoPGGF8sa06zEXGh10YBjutgkHQ5UamTzBgdh/s320/100723debfelts-prayinghands.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I stamped the praying hands with Memento Ink and colored them with Copic Markers, adding a swipe of clear Wink of Stella glitter marker to the fingernails. The cuffs portion was stamped again onto coordinating designer paper and fussy-cut. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzcdiNvu_AhM1NZqI90kcQ_Q5Y6zUisZSJ7vfhQtNeGXTeQK47mx7sYWzHgKZ-u-2MeJCf9xnYM7cbdTLmL4VT7XQBAjhtP-uDuhMWlA6jHWS3OoEw_BwHyVcE_JkwQquFdD3enZAtETvZIr7z9w4-w3FfHCa4Y6Y5Ya-nDP72M0o-3sgNI6jXKTJJI3S/s2000/1010723debfelts-pray-inside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzcdiNvu_AhM1NZqI90kcQ_Q5Y6zUisZSJ7vfhQtNeGXTeQK47mx7sYWzHgKZ-u-2MeJCf9xnYM7cbdTLmL4VT7XQBAjhtP-uDuhMWlA6jHWS3OoEw_BwHyVcE_JkwQquFdD3enZAtETvZIr7z9w4-w3FfHCa4Y6Y5Ya-nDP72M0o-3sgNI6jXKTJJI3S/s320/1010723debfelts-pray-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wanted the card to display the entire prayer, and after browsing Pinterest found a tutorial for this <a href="http://tracysaysscrap.blogspot.com/2012/11/gearsmale-birthday-card.html?m=1">triple easel card</a> which was easy and worked perfectly. One of our beautiful cross die cuts fits alongside as a lovely accent. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWBBCAP44ZOiSluqIMnunjTl-tn8kWgy5hLuBCn_PQIIpCWbh5cYyOINSNuF0ufKotu5o473UbacrmzBnd7TiI1iZyQYbxKCEabdBto7-hlzARi3XFeDXgfBXEInkW9qdqPQNeueWXW1qeOw0arvHilPNAzlumX9CoYnLmhNmwdHutle6TZhLyClI5HJAu/s2000/100723debfelts-pray-sideview.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWBBCAP44ZOiSluqIMnunjTl-tn8kWgy5hLuBCn_PQIIpCWbh5cYyOINSNuF0ufKotu5o473UbacrmzBnd7TiI1iZyQYbxKCEabdBto7-hlzARi3XFeDXgfBXEInkW9qdqPQNeueWXW1qeOw0arvHilPNAzlumX9CoYnLmhNmwdHutle6TZhLyClI5HJAu/s320/100723debfelts-pray-sideview.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A side view shows the construction of the card which stands for display but collapses to fold flat to fit into a square envelope. <div><br /></div>Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-pray-without-ceasing-stamp-die-bundle-clone-">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Pray Without Ceasing Stamp Die Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/carta-bella-gather-at-home-6x6">Carta Bella Gather at Home 6 x 6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-crosses.html">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Crosses</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/memento-full-size-dye-ink-pad-tuxedo-black-1">Memento Tuxedo Black Ink</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/ink/zig-wink-of-stella-brush-silver-glitter-marker">Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Marker</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/kaisercraft-self-adhesive-round-pearls-pearl.html">pearls</a></li><li>Copic markers</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBVOw-ra6BTJlBdbX6e0UWr9Wdcroaepp0LNixWb0onlhouNvBU6nb65xn6BPMQ0O1p3GlSf_bgtXUa9896bWktyFt9Pr_itjBZ5IflGJryb6Fkamn5JIkjkbw7ZTEhMPmNsqtbwbFXGmY4WyhyphenhyphencRKufnpwEs6ybGEz1P3DsowhUCieMszlD0V1511PH8i/s2000/full%20release%20bundle.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBVOw-ra6BTJlBdbX6e0UWr9Wdcroaepp0LNixWb0onlhouNvBU6nb65xn6BPMQ0O1p3GlSf_bgtXUa9896bWktyFt9Pr_itjBZ5IflGJryb6Fkamn5JIkjkbw7ZTEhMPmNsqtbwbFXGmY4WyhyphenhyphencRKufnpwEs6ybGEz1P3DsowhUCieMszlD0V1511PH8i/s320/full%20release%20bundle.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Visit the Stamp Simply blog and store to see more stamps and cards from the new release, which is available individually or in a wide variety of bundled options.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMcrIQNa-l7PuZGPYbMD1jIgUuWiEEXlj_jC2Fc-eDrBbgYrjeCeNhyphenhyphenlhKzY13m2USCP3pj3nXrTK_VRIs-vxYXhqJbcCOiJ0cF9HotBYlm1KgQZ7Yh4hYz-E98qGJb26jBjrAUiWjM00fBrdr4dvR-OsZYeFzgqOOPAsI3XvA43kcF3oF-20e2y5XokFr/s1512/save.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMcrIQNa-l7PuZGPYbMD1jIgUuWiEEXlj_jC2Fc-eDrBbgYrjeCeNhyphenhyphenlhKzY13m2USCP3pj3nXrTK_VRIs-vxYXhqJbcCOiJ0cF9HotBYlm1KgQZ7Yh4hYz-E98qGJb26jBjrAUiWjM00fBrdr4dvR-OsZYeFzgqOOPAsI3XvA43kcF3oF-20e2y5XokFr/s320/save.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210608428198661970.post-5270159932510956142023-10-05T07:00:00.001-04:002023-10-05T07:00:00.150-04:00Time to be Grateful<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDi49TYCkUgrh8GqpAL0yE_-ZBjM5WEKysJ9DBhH1MVSuQ7-RsHB_ed_hqZrOeFNhbR_tB0QRV0pPt6yKRm4aMobaUSpoAw47ev9OSb5K7YsTHG0U1SBM-sNypYnzy77a-nfZeysfNf__9hQ8U-z7rnT6whjm34heB0l57e56xCWb1fvkz37Ysvie6e4X/s2000/100523debfelts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDi49TYCkUgrh8GqpAL0yE_-ZBjM5WEKysJ9DBhH1MVSuQ7-RsHB_ed_hqZrOeFNhbR_tB0QRV0pPt6yKRm4aMobaUSpoAw47ev9OSb5K7YsTHG0U1SBM-sNypYnzy77a-nfZeysfNf__9hQ8U-z7rnT6whjm34heB0l57e56xCWb1fvkz37Ysvie6e4X/s320/100523debfelts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It has been a bit chaotic in our household in recent weeks. A while back we had a slab leak which was repaired early on, but the damaged wood floor was another story. Finally last week the floor guys came to remove the warped wood and deliver replacement wood which has to acclimate for a while before they return to install it. That meant lots of furniture moving and living with things out of place, crowded and in the way, or inaccessible for a while. Suffice it to say that with all of that going on, I needed a little attitude adjustment! And it's not even over yet! We don't know yet when they'll be back to finish! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So that is what inspired this card made for someone who might need a reminder as I did! A gentle nudge to take the time to be grateful and to find the beauty in every day, because it <i><b>is</b></i> right there before our eyes if we shift our perspective and take the time to see.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3XauPhRKvaB4IYInW063LAnWOBNdRSzAZ_8OEJKbOVVnjih1FxZ0DFEhC3upWOlqK5FErU51sQpJTk3XBdPFsCxI8ioL4Jb86wK2bfPNrQqZublyaD2JqzOFqH-ZyND1Er8X9pIo8na2FQkyCRK0OBQe-kp6orc0qzdRr2G7Wwbfe48i8zYuN58ylEoxe/s2000/100523debfelts-pumpkins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3XauPhRKvaB4IYInW063LAnWOBNdRSzAZ_8OEJKbOVVnjih1FxZ0DFEhC3upWOlqK5FErU51sQpJTk3XBdPFsCxI8ioL4Jb86wK2bfPNrQqZublyaD2JqzOFqH-ZyND1Er8X9pIo8na2FQkyCRK0OBQe-kp6orc0qzdRr2G7Wwbfe48i8zYuN58ylEoxe/s320/100523debfelts-pumpkins.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've noticed lots of pumpkin patches popping up in and around town, and while they're filled to the brim with the usual orange pumpkins, there are also a few of the pale white-green ones that are sometimes a little "warty." I find them quite lovely and a bit fascinating, warts and all! Since these papers have a pop of that pretty, soft teal color, I decided to color one of my pumpkins in that hue. That soft color really makes the adjacent orange really pop! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWrNsgNKhQwylYIhu5S5SCFGBWXy4Zc09YmX8wvmzvkRhxEPKjxFghC9x46aIovQyuLKk0kScY7-8cXllEc7gz6hoA1I75aGOCpWzXF9GDAmzLxUv7EqhGGQaTo9NSoonwKmgMQUIzc9c3uTTGY0bpqtwuS1L-trfgH7-nnBQ-QjG1cPMTtJGDeRhkUYy/s2000/100523debfelts-inside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWrNsgNKhQwylYIhu5S5SCFGBWXy4Zc09YmX8wvmzvkRhxEPKjxFghC9x46aIovQyuLKk0kScY7-8cXllEc7gz6hoA1I75aGOCpWzXF9GDAmzLxUv7EqhGGQaTo9NSoonwKmgMQUIzc9c3uTTGY0bpqtwuS1L-trfgH7-nnBQ-QjG1cPMTtJGDeRhkUYy/s320/100523debfelts-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">While the outside of the card uses stamps from the Fall/Winter Seasonal Wreaths set, the sentiment on the inside is from the Spring/Summer version. </div><div><br /></div>Supplies:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamps/fall-and-halloween/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-seasonal-wreaths-full-bundle-quad.html">Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Seasonal Wreaths Full Bundle QUAD</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/carta-bella-welcome-autumn-6x6">Carta Bella Welcome Autumn 6x6</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-fishtail-sentiment-banners.html">Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Fishtail Sentiment Banners</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/may-arts-5-8-twill-30-yard-spool-orange">May Arts 5/8" Twill - 30 Yard Spool - Orange</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/kaisercraft-self-adhesive-round-rhinestones-split-pea.html">Kaisercraft Self-Adhesive Round Rhinestones - Split Pea</a></li><li>Copic markers</li><li>Copic multiliner</li></ul>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340543995928839568noreply@blogger.com0