tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87684858970293478102024-03-18T11:03:22.182-04:00Crafting While I Wait<center>Spending time in my craft room while I wait on The Lord.<br><br><i>I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.</i> Psalm 130:5</center> Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.comBlogger1633125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-34492592868228754142024-03-13T07:59:00.003-04:002024-03-15T06:31:25.216-04:00Vintage / Shabby Easter Cards<div style="text-align: center;">Hello friends~ Just thought I'd share a couple of cards I made for Easter. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7_4csAnN2SHp905YtEEoKM90MsgazZMispYzBVQe0jy61GD5e7T-4y_yS1YIYI3NmQqXaFzqJM9Sh6Va-6CjhKj9pdEaRtpRp1l_UImuBgEckmRL7NhX_K-TuLAeVBqEQPnjbm9SHPIAC4913LZB4UD-S1Q3Z6BLuAfIYBJTwEKFlsS05gK7drzPWOxc/s1852/IMG_6104.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1379" data-original-width="1852" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7_4csAnN2SHp905YtEEoKM90MsgazZMispYzBVQe0jy61GD5e7T-4y_yS1YIYI3NmQqXaFzqJM9Sh6Va-6CjhKj9pdEaRtpRp1l_UImuBgEckmRL7NhX_K-TuLAeVBqEQPnjbm9SHPIAC4913LZB4UD-S1Q3Z6BLuAfIYBJTwEKFlsS05gK7drzPWOxc/w640-h476/IMG_6104.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I pulled out all the supplies for these cards except for stamps. 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It is filled with soft colors and patterns that play really well together. </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/AVvXsEiAy_ArB9tIfbI_4SCufFDoSMRPO5ag_DQX9tYC3jgrOT1B-l4oNNbC38OtxvBOHumlRN_GNvAYBKgS1MuB6ieyXLJPCpmyBZCkDQEHWwg_6CgnOwpBQzYv08y-J3rOedF8OZxirP_pQiEYBSLdfvlZ9kAH1pqUqmy_rcVcfo-KcLG7ryILZz5-Ttz8Luw/s2016/IMG_6091.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAy_ArB9tIfbI_4SCufFDoSMRPO5ag_DQX9tYC3jgrOT1B-l4oNNbC38OtxvBOHumlRN_GNvAYBKgS1MuB6ieyXLJPCpmyBZCkDQEHWwg_6CgnOwpBQzYv08y-J3rOedF8OZxirP_pQiEYBSLdfvlZ9kAH1pqUqmy_rcVcfo-KcLG7ryILZz5-Ttz8Luw/w480-h640/IMG_6091.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are a few cut apart pages included in the pad with the most adorable spring images. I had to fussy cut the images and if you know me, you know I hate fussy cutting. Thankfully they weren't too difficult to fussy cut. I sponged some walnut stain DOX ink around the edges of both images. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfgccWaoqtsSDdjQYtKd1nS1HZ4LQkukgBLpKyLX2hKT4Kx5oL06OoaF8pi_XLe-cFgy7L6eGN7Po_3ra4aulMtE8zy9VPNFI0gqA2QWizbr74ayc3BF2G7ZMo0VG0FfZhXBEQu6DALr2HiNDJhjvQ-J2-TNAkingPbanqEc-WG57xpaW1SNfLwJGjt0/s1607/IMG_6090.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1607" data-original-width="1204" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfgccWaoqtsSDdjQYtKd1nS1HZ4LQkukgBLpKyLX2hKT4Kx5oL06OoaF8pi_XLe-cFgy7L6eGN7Po_3ra4aulMtE8zy9VPNFI0gqA2QWizbr74ayc3BF2G7ZMo0VG0FfZhXBEQu6DALr2HiNDJhjvQ-J2-TNAkingPbanqEc-WG57xpaW1SNfLwJGjt0/w480-h640/IMG_6090.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I mounted a floral frame using foam tape to add dimension and added some <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=33086&u=1425787&m=7429&urllink=www%2Escrapbook%2Ecom%2Fstore%2Ff%2F%3Fsearch%3Dprima%2Bflowers&afftrack=" target="_blank"><b>Prima Flowers</b></a> and string bows to each of the cards. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-60348510319758581532024-03-06T00:30:00.004-05:002024-03-10T10:59:00.672-04:00First Signs of Spring ~ Double D Challenges<div style="text-align: center;">Hello my friends. It's the first Wednesday of the month so that means that Double D Challenges has started a new challenge. This one is dear to my heart as I look eagerly for the "First Signs of Spring". </div>
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I cut two frame layers, one from white cardstock and one from this pretty glittery cardstock. I glued them together to give the hourglass frame a bit of depth.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjeOT1Iac_esLYUjabaZ1kGJshLiVqJLmlkYGzg3xxjbUGjOSj_an2d7_X3TiAFvCXjjZvj0iacXCmrIpkUS1F7rZh7kofil4QjEDnF5Na3uRcTPaPzP6qpWmh6b5jUwZr7TbYpLfb5JqgNC4wGq9-bLNL13IiGlBOerDOCuKHpYjAcDCLRdn9kY39xzA/s1512/IMG_5704.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjeOT1Iac_esLYUjabaZ1kGJshLiVqJLmlkYGzg3xxjbUGjOSj_an2d7_X3TiAFvCXjjZvj0iacXCmrIpkUS1F7rZh7kofil4QjEDnF5Na3uRcTPaPzP6qpWmh6b5jUwZr7TbYpLfb5JqgNC4wGq9-bLNL13IiGlBOerDOCuKHpYjAcDCLRdn9kY39xzA/w640-h640/IMG_5704.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The darling bunny from the Springtime stamp set is just what this hourglass needed to help me pass the time crafting, while I wait for spring to arrive.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwa6eaXWxqq-Tj_WvrT7rNLzzQ2yckWBhlEsNiGjIPR6L6LuFFceJY3tLtK4NRP4BqbfLS_gH92iQE8fSZpR-yt_-MPI7rXNt_SkRruFO38DYTUQwsQy4VQrLfWVZhtHULIovp7NGeIiDKVmt2a_IH8kP20grJkOncj6h59RMK94b-6LykdSfVRfriYU/s1512/IMG_5703.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwa6eaXWxqq-Tj_WvrT7rNLzzQ2yckWBhlEsNiGjIPR6L6LuFFceJY3tLtK4NRP4BqbfLS_gH92iQE8fSZpR-yt_-MPI7rXNt_SkRruFO38DYTUQwsQy4VQrLfWVZhtHULIovp7NGeIiDKVmt2a_IH8kP20grJkOncj6h59RMK94b-6LykdSfVRfriYU/w640-h640/IMG_5703.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think this umbrella looks like it's twice his size, but he seems to be managing it well. 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Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-81656710495738220752024-02-29T08:49:00.004-05:002024-03-01T06:54:05.386-05:00Easter Whimsy<div style="text-align: center;">Hippity hoppity, Easter is on its way! I've been finding so many fun things in my craft room since I've started cleaning it. I really should do it more often, but cleaning takes away from my creative time. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5q1GGAMqvRpKeBgxUN9a0Uv1F5Sb-34kQNOsVGmCxXZpnPVIbH3Ww7b1g26Uq0nTU4Cfv1HKfbBFI1qLCdsyBRIumjNWz6_M8As-LId4L0BcuDufXpLyc-z3cnEMDwaYdMtpsDArq9WODZfxaFc3WxZSQW6CKCcJ1VjP16MJbvGpwypwXDDWFo8xd38/s1948/IMG_6060.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1368" data-original-width="1948" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5q1GGAMqvRpKeBgxUN9a0Uv1F5Sb-34kQNOsVGmCxXZpnPVIbH3Ww7b1g26Uq0nTU4Cfv1HKfbBFI1qLCdsyBRIumjNWz6_M8As-LId4L0BcuDufXpLyc-z3cnEMDwaYdMtpsDArq9WODZfxaFc3WxZSQW6CKCcJ1VjP16MJbvGpwypwXDDWFo8xd38/w640-h450/IMG_6060.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Truth be told, I start to clean and then I find some marvelous treasure and I sit down and start making. Such is the life for a creative, I guess. I surrender!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCljZkUv5q7wz65Qv7ntn8jRpBZITXag1-xlfNomMCXzeK41jKpYPTThYl6X21_FdFTPhZbfjzLwUxW3UQFhVg5qUzpY2DRcE6hEXlGC0AN2t3hXN3TR58eeP2SUyTf2zItjJXPACYm51rWWs-QlpX_Ju3Ff6tyz9BqDb5ZDpKfGC78MzJ6QfkJQ_Q8k/s2016/IMG_6057.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCljZkUv5q7wz65Qv7ntn8jRpBZITXag1-xlfNomMCXzeK41jKpYPTThYl6X21_FdFTPhZbfjzLwUxW3UQFhVg5qUzpY2DRcE6hEXlGC0AN2t3hXN3TR58eeP2SUyTf2zItjJXPACYm51rWWs-QlpX_Ju3Ff6tyz9BqDb5ZDpKfGC78MzJ6QfkJQ_Q8k/w480-h640/IMG_6057.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I found these darling leftover snippets from a 12 Kits of Occasion from so long ago and set them on my desk. I happily discovered that the colors matched the colors on this vintage lamb I had printed and cut a while ago. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Jp1Y8wQG7NzdFzgt_BH0ZJUfCVxyTnYKXG-k4KBue1bzYw6pBNSEOeOy56BTjmyaTXFQOrOH1hCrnxAXQ9P4KN7K8F-N3HAD3_D-zv57RdXqIOAvaQQcpk10q_2Tbb9R1aQbion1Hn2SgF_hvMWYDGldFGi9Vro8s7DZ9XjOe4q8-Yc2lqVuZi20atQ/s2016/IMG_6058.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Jp1Y8wQG7NzdFzgt_BH0ZJUfCVxyTnYKXG-k4KBue1bzYw6pBNSEOeOy56BTjmyaTXFQOrOH1hCrnxAXQ9P4KN7K8F-N3HAD3_D-zv57RdXqIOAvaQQcpk10q_2Tbb9R1aQbion1Hn2SgF_hvMWYDGldFGi9Vro8s7DZ9XjOe4q8-Yc2lqVuZi20atQ/w480-h640/IMG_6058.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A match made in heaven!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNJu3FYWKMP6W0xizw8uWVwXXeRBypf5Bj6a1VHNFv_Ax35qmf-R-X4vFv5ijFO9QBM_Qag8HF5i2wb39ilBlpeF8kC0LkIg6GW2xyCRJImSWZNEb-tU_-j4ZwcyigVyzL847quaqPm8D51e5mFZ9lcfhq78H3qKMC3Y7TlbFvEH4iOODYChcTjakee0/s2016/IMG_6055.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNJu3FYWKMP6W0xizw8uWVwXXeRBypf5Bj6a1VHNFv_Ax35qmf-R-X4vFv5ijFO9QBM_Qag8HF5i2wb39ilBlpeF8kC0LkIg6GW2xyCRJImSWZNEb-tU_-j4ZwcyigVyzL847quaqPm8D51e5mFZ9lcfhq78H3qKMC3Y7TlbFvEH4iOODYChcTjakee0/w480-h640/IMG_6055.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bring on card #2! More of those snippets, hard at work. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2CY7BuKhmS6Jb_5ZhU0rlBo8Eafg7jaWgdOhHctiIgnuCiTEJVtLgB0ta6okBC5uFbIPjn0RqjtwRaogN-FKIZDvLtCAXnFxDWpF5r7CDvgwohqPrp6AuO6lIpnWAITXpdQklBJ3-e14t7DrZDUvrk19LofzX-0NmzFWH1t-Gpr7J_tRDbYkC-u44Yo/s2016/IMG_6053.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2CY7BuKhmS6Jb_5ZhU0rlBo8Eafg7jaWgdOhHctiIgnuCiTEJVtLgB0ta6okBC5uFbIPjn0RqjtwRaogN-FKIZDvLtCAXnFxDWpF5r7CDvgwohqPrp6AuO6lIpnWAITXpdQklBJ3-e14t7DrZDUvrk19LofzX-0NmzFWH1t-Gpr7J_tRDbYkC-u44Yo/w480-h640/IMG_6053.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the inside greeting for both cards:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MH1Eevp8D0zzlCxFEtbGljphn3DN0ilrm2SigsLKl9KVRVhe3aeGhd9DoqON-28C9h2yPBzoG7cFEY58uzhpLwD_WJrSiPcBDvezs5nIESH_-I2g42YIIulheppjPyn18CWkcvJtOBabf4iTznoJSIzZPHdWsbr8pSf2lB1lp9wTcbxdF6jODa2pdn8/s2016/IMG_6059.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MH1Eevp8D0zzlCxFEtbGljphn3DN0ilrm2SigsLKl9KVRVhe3aeGhd9DoqON-28C9h2yPBzoG7cFEY58uzhpLwD_WJrSiPcBDvezs5nIESH_-I2g42YIIulheppjPyn18CWkcvJtOBabf4iTznoJSIzZPHdWsbr8pSf2lB1lp9wTcbxdF6jODa2pdn8/w480-h640/IMG_6059.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our temps have dipped back down so I guess I'm stuck inside. 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Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-58556229919308196652024-02-26T03:00:00.001-05:002024-02-26T03:00:00.146-05:00Nordic Butterfly Wishes ~ Poppystamps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQtfeATM8AItREicg0Pe_XCnAaNW5vyMdsOIU7Btx6VqSIBYYbclHgsFgTZQHNnD6qXs1CgD9v9-2DyNJMgVsYI0PxEces6O4e_0oLhskLrGRnZzckiPbIr10yo-IEj1wutJ3JojWX7hW4c1FW54nP6TpSjNNFETSAIU5cS_F_qnkdZacYFhqChE-Zc0w/s2016/IMG_5554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQtfeATM8AItREicg0Pe_XCnAaNW5vyMdsOIU7Btx6VqSIBYYbclHgsFgTZQHNnD6qXs1CgD9v9-2DyNJMgVsYI0PxEces6O4e_0oLhskLrGRnZzckiPbIr10yo-IEj1wutJ3JojWX7hW4c1FW54nP6TpSjNNFETSAIU5cS_F_qnkdZacYFhqChE-Zc0w/w640-h480/IMG_5554.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello friends ~ I'm bringing you some Joyful Nordic Wishes today using stamps & dies from Poppystamps. I love the lacy background and how it's softened by the layer of vellum.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebkO4wsDaI2OY0fIeGvbH3Ur1rStWJLwY9gqxw1n4Nk8mfa0IbbwwT9SACQTuM-p5ibRIJxo-MzeKTgTUsgvN_jndfOibpmkUZAwSnxYg6IdSl25ICqmoxd29G6nOGxorLHWNgd85RMeH2Cniql1FngDFrz7wfppOddBADuOaiSfm8De6zeGaXMIn-7Y/s2016/IMG_5552.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebkO4wsDaI2OY0fIeGvbH3Ur1rStWJLwY9gqxw1n4Nk8mfa0IbbwwT9SACQTuM-p5ibRIJxo-MzeKTgTUsgvN_jndfOibpmkUZAwSnxYg6IdSl25ICqmoxd29G6nOGxorLHWNgd85RMeH2Cniql1FngDFrz7wfppOddBADuOaiSfm8De6zeGaXMIn-7Y/w480-h640/IMG_5552.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Nordic Butterfly is beautiful layered and popped up on foam dots. This is part of their spring release. One you won't want to miss!</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/AVvXsEhNH2x1HXVoiFZeyi-xYOsJPP22DmsB70_6VVmOPoaFyKle_oTB5eyoUuh7q-iLZdPs7OpTqB27iBtLdcM_xZQuGMU__Rv_Q4-Cfm-LsnSBCJ4nQyDLR_fTKvUopCVVaHtuPvTyvbUlS4GEnVIoMDdI6g4vrISZ0gn-H7SzZTdV1xXjerd_CVOesjC0YyY/s2016/IMG_5550.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNH2x1HXVoiFZeyi-xYOsJPP22DmsB70_6VVmOPoaFyKle_oTB5eyoUuh7q-iLZdPs7OpTqB27iBtLdcM_xZQuGMU__Rv_Q4-Cfm-LsnSBCJ4nQyDLR_fTKvUopCVVaHtuPvTyvbUlS4GEnVIoMDdI6g4vrISZ0gn-H7SzZTdV1xXjerd_CVOesjC0YyY/w480-h640/IMG_5550.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Feel free to stop over at <a href="https://poppystamps.typepad.com/" target="_blank"><b>Poppystamps</b></a> for more details, if you wish.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>
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My craft room needs a day of cleaning and reorganizing. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfgxv_QxZ2RPZU7uv8IHqJuSYz8uVTtPlrkBcH4Ui7uqWpcwcsNYapdeyx5_P7GLNYtg_rcKLkcLZhhJSTq0uw9nAyHLhPEhPkzElfWyvwxZ2Iq_0An5kPIA0HAd09beMF-XERdTnzBZcDrxwCsG0x32cphBgbRecAwVSySQu_ZkDhTe10YR8iCvkRS_8/s1512/IMG_5804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfgxv_QxZ2RPZU7uv8IHqJuSYz8uVTtPlrkBcH4Ui7uqWpcwcsNYapdeyx5_P7GLNYtg_rcKLkcLZhhJSTq0uw9nAyHLhPEhPkzElfWyvwxZ2Iq_0An5kPIA0HAd09beMF-XERdTnzBZcDrxwCsG0x32cphBgbRecAwVSySQu_ZkDhTe10YR8iCvkRS_8/w640-h640/IMG_5804.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I made some cute favor boxes for my kids and their spouses, my hubby and his mom, using <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1425787&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fheart%2Dhugs%2Dhoney%2Dcuts%3Fvariant%3D42760676376745&afftrack=" target="_blank"><b>Heart Hugs</b></a> Honey Cute Dies from Honey Bee Stamps.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-XMUunJg8VJVYxs_W5Fj07I-kquNEhfuj9M7fw0N9pZkf6IKk3RYbZn9O-isuivzfyMp-TxkXkJiLOB-8z_h44MhQwpTWboTLehPU6Ye8k2YRoSipqduW7mQG-DAwPARkUM27zLPY8oreWCDh0TP3mEQ_M2YduVvj_xjYOLCDmBd5ICeFaqiPLDDMYQ/s1462/IMG_5805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1461" data-original-width="1462" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-XMUunJg8VJVYxs_W5Fj07I-kquNEhfuj9M7fw0N9pZkf6IKk3RYbZn9O-isuivzfyMp-TxkXkJiLOB-8z_h44MhQwpTWboTLehPU6Ye8k2YRoSipqduW7mQG-DAwPARkUM27zLPY8oreWCDh0TP3mEQ_M2YduVvj_xjYOLCDmBd5ICeFaqiPLDDMYQ/w640-h640/IMG_5805.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The box die is an older die from Quickutz. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLoU-yHN9NyNQJhTyqxuHOfoBgzWkfkTej6vVJvV7YbwwZ4FBTVgYaneo1rOnTRQv6237Tg927m5O6FBH7paLWUuXC7XkmYnrcPf3ldC5LDyWdV370xjZstVrduX468F7kp468K4TKoZsLgo4p8kTPf3gHEP6ihkd8u66M13gfxurDrRakbbJy5hqd418/s1512/IMG_5808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLoU-yHN9NyNQJhTyqxuHOfoBgzWkfkTej6vVJvV7YbwwZ4FBTVgYaneo1rOnTRQv6237Tg927m5O6FBH7paLWUuXC7XkmYnrcPf3ldC5LDyWdV370xjZstVrduX468F7kp468K4TKoZsLgo4p8kTPf3gHEP6ihkd8u66M13gfxurDrRakbbJy5hqd418/w640-h640/IMG_5808.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gladly using up some older design paper from my stash. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The girls get the foxes....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEsDArB4s9jxXW52BbShABh-0skL1E6vS3A90R2pLkTzFtju4x3niie1Jza_54A7oJ4OjEEq3YQSz-AYZ49HSNwnCDCiVpg0b8hRJ2PDspAhC8Mfq4tzDMYIrK5CyptdXCW6MTgMBwkql31hz6CncBgDMVl3SfdTW8yhOPpf7GHQFLAyiW4JMIFQ4gP8/s1512/IMG_5809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEsDArB4s9jxXW52BbShABh-0skL1E6vS3A90R2pLkTzFtju4x3niie1Jza_54A7oJ4OjEEq3YQSz-AYZ49HSNwnCDCiVpg0b8hRJ2PDspAhC8Mfq4tzDMYIrK5CyptdXCW6MTgMBwkql31hz6CncBgDMVl3SfdTW8yhOPpf7GHQFLAyiW4JMIFQ4gP8/w640-h640/IMG_5809.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...and the guys get the bears.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAwCxBhUUIge8vs_b35cCGHDKf7dEQj4P2NSKWKfYm6c1lTPG9_UDf7vAsnpAc9qCM2U7VtEqVrsbbCBeVzTgNxcCAXsx_mO_E-qAZrMqPypVTRx6LJZR1S3LCmxYN8fqnt6WDvIZbIfdLqBnaM33ydOO1v7uKBA8kWJNM4-d7cZ96SSt2UzhRtXwiGec/s1506/IMG_5803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1506" data-original-width="1270" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAwCxBhUUIge8vs_b35cCGHDKf7dEQj4P2NSKWKfYm6c1lTPG9_UDf7vAsnpAc9qCM2U7VtEqVrsbbCBeVzTgNxcCAXsx_mO_E-qAZrMqPypVTRx6LJZR1S3LCmxYN8fqnt6WDvIZbIfdLqBnaM33ydOO1v7uKBA8kWJNM4-d7cZ96SSt2UzhRtXwiGec/w540-h640/IMG_5803.jpg" width="540" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wishing you the very best day!</div>
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Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-24982537793040244952024-02-09T00:30:00.066-05:002024-02-09T00:30:00.366-05:00Pre-Historic Pal <div style="text-align: center;">Good morning friends~ Just thought I'd pop in and share a cutie little card and two heart shaped boxes that I made for my sweet little grands. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0AvyL5Kw_QU_MdDepYB9J0h8cAiPS2b2EotRmz0vvWXRchKqca4LmM1KwGHt_8lHxSuHbPZ4xsiPswaPrxqf1vDaCpVH7CKiKSR5Rt6sd3djRHLDfFQEpYdcDCfcT_JgSH83SqHj8ecRUEobBkO5So8ry7-ccFte9kUf_U1QelGXxy8uKze1V8mXg3EU/s1222/IMG_5799.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="1222" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0AvyL5Kw_QU_MdDepYB9J0h8cAiPS2b2EotRmz0vvWXRchKqca4LmM1KwGHt_8lHxSuHbPZ4xsiPswaPrxqf1vDaCpVH7CKiKSR5Rt6sd3djRHLDfFQEpYdcDCfcT_JgSH83SqHj8ecRUEobBkO5So8ry7-ccFte9kUf_U1QelGXxy8uKze1V8mXg3EU/w640-h476/IMG_5799.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">First up is this pre-historic dinosaur from Marianne Designs. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilzsFHq7nVfKQx50CBrwgimKKDJlRPLsQHHF6Gpp-yswhCdtj9dwSfrWHd3zNf_SNTekfM0_FZzyTI2zne-uZQlWZVE7nS_4hS5NDa2pdM_7Bpin0DvB44AwZxSpCcRvdOKOIyfn6l1qiRs3E35Pum1DT95d-tT0hrSeWgP9CMQl7OuGcQOVMWzMaaOmU/s1280/IMG_5800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1212" data-original-width="1280" height="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilzsFHq7nVfKQx50CBrwgimKKDJlRPLsQHHF6Gpp-yswhCdtj9dwSfrWHd3zNf_SNTekfM0_FZzyTI2zne-uZQlWZVE7nS_4hS5NDa2pdM_7Bpin0DvB44AwZxSpCcRvdOKOIyfn6l1qiRs3E35Pum1DT95d-tT0hrSeWgP9CMQl7OuGcQOVMWzMaaOmU/w640-h606/IMG_5800.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I used a Tim Holtz embossing plate for the background. It made me think of dinosaur scales. I used Altenew's Alphabet dies for the letters.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIXZS2iQvnXDrY341GjaRat7z1nPJYo7K5TAlO1S1LfFMKmexPdskgWAdFXX3Z74gkHd8EUNKwW_F78kIAeBAE2nX_bouciGnbfNDG7O02h6gWDvyK49xhKIHdGRKZuWGkz_jODyra-qXpGI13PkGKEYjgKM4x5jYVvPS3Xxhv8ttiWRYAOEVRgXqArAs/s1463/IMG_5813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="1096" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIXZS2iQvnXDrY341GjaRat7z1nPJYo7K5TAlO1S1LfFMKmexPdskgWAdFXX3Z74gkHd8EUNKwW_F78kIAeBAE2nX_bouciGnbfNDG7O02h6gWDvyK49xhKIHdGRKZuWGkz_jODyra-qXpGI13PkGKEYjgKM4x5jYVvPS3Xxhv8ttiWRYAOEVRgXqArAs/w480-h640/IMG_5813.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This card paired perfectly with the little heart shaped box I made using Concord & 9th Heart Box Die. The image is one that I found online and printed. I didn't plan this, but once I put the two creations together, I realized how perfectly they went together. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSW2U_RlMWsY7o9chOkR5ZecvNyQzW3SW3GoaAKyq9Bu6qPQqrUaXnI5-ExL5a-3T7DI_uvcugzyRh8mqjLq_hB0Pp4K-5RsagQvJaZmhAl6GlzzJykp2ZzDajvs6OIyE8aDI85QShCJZp_VLy6Af5lwlUfhIYu7ozuzObyh_Afdp0H1cvBLziThsrpdQ/s1428/IMG_5812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1397" data-original-width="1428" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSW2U_RlMWsY7o9chOkR5ZecvNyQzW3SW3GoaAKyq9Bu6qPQqrUaXnI5-ExL5a-3T7DI_uvcugzyRh8mqjLq_hB0Pp4K-5RsagQvJaZmhAl6GlzzJykp2ZzDajvs6OIyE8aDI85QShCJZp_VLy6Af5lwlUfhIYu7ozuzObyh_Afdp0H1cvBLziThsrpdQ/w640-h626/IMG_5812.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I added some green Stickles to the dinosaur. Super cute! Little Bam-Bam and his pet dinosaur Dino. ;0)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDADAkmIBy33dj4QKqbWbiNDM7TncAy5E27wL1exJUTkxmcy4VTTsQ3VO5QkcmfW95-NThyphenhyphenVRW1LiR4OpHVfAsjm1xZDQLJDcow4MgbDgOb1Cj-2izJ7LwYQEGJwaeR9kUQdbmpz-3IbAPW9izyANPG0F2884hakj_I1X2f_GyZTDwgzFF97LxI6mkaA4/s1420/IMG_5814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="1420" height="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDADAkmIBy33dj4QKqbWbiNDM7TncAy5E27wL1exJUTkxmcy4VTTsQ3VO5QkcmfW95-NThyphenhyphenVRW1LiR4OpHVfAsjm1xZDQLJDcow4MgbDgOb1Cj-2izJ7LwYQEGJwaeR9kUQdbmpz-3IbAPW9izyANPG0F2884hakj_I1X2f_GyZTDwgzFF97LxI6mkaA4/w640-h606/IMG_5814.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The second box uses another free printable I found online. My sweet P loves kitty cats so I thought she was just purr-fect! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zEHA2d_qnPYbTulxX6LkSkRuQAkJglvGnZAJhEitpAvRMvJ7PuzejocwuGdMepBt9P4fVPJx6k2Sd3ShTGf6IFm8cGJN1o-GQELXLYNEFL7eIiNNVj0LA3FJz4b9D1EzyrVn9K5p9Qyjg2iAwFzbT93v09gkq_Q7TPQkPAdao-dproswirc3hFP1TNU/s1512/IMG_5815.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zEHA2d_qnPYbTulxX6LkSkRuQAkJglvGnZAJhEitpAvRMvJ7PuzejocwuGdMepBt9P4fVPJx6k2Sd3ShTGf6IFm8cGJN1o-GQELXLYNEFL7eIiNNVj0LA3FJz4b9D1EzyrVn9K5p9Qyjg2iAwFzbT93v09gkq_Q7TPQkPAdao-dproswirc3hFP1TNU/w640-h640/IMG_5815.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">She's glitzed up with a generous dose of Silk Microfine Glitter from Elizabeth Craft Designs. Just look at that face! 💗💗💗</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KHKw9PWWP-tVmPME-EcvTUU9lUFCTLe1AOx1qmyJF_M94ypGspTnpHp0GBjKAwFoPH0qaZuXkgP1cCP8U0SD0usHPdwi1KBsM5E0Q8olxQLRqgbOx6YShjDYHEPyIuWePDfWF9hY6jDbLvUsRXQ0oZmYA7diCL_vtgyzh9vZLSxBv2z2LYglq8HE0xE/s1420/IMG_5816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="1420" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KHKw9PWWP-tVmPME-EcvTUU9lUFCTLe1AOx1qmyJF_M94ypGspTnpHp0GBjKAwFoPH0qaZuXkgP1cCP8U0SD0usHPdwi1KBsM5E0Q8olxQLRqgbOx6YShjDYHEPyIuWePDfWF9hY6jDbLvUsRXQ0oZmYA7diCL_vtgyzh9vZLSxBv2z2LYglq8HE0xE/w640-h398/IMG_5816.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Both boxes are super simple but so sweet. Now the question is what to put in them?? What would you put in for two little ones just over a year old?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't share the card I made for my Sweet P because it's coming up in a future post. You'll have to stop back by soon!</div>
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Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-10057798922423046032024-02-07T00:30:00.065-05:002024-02-07T00:30:00.155-05:00A Heartfelt Cup of Cocoa ~ Double D Challenges<div style="text-align: center;">Hello friends ~ Double D Challenges is starting a new challenge today and the theme is "Heartfelt".</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyw4iTw1TaVac5YyXfsXqlhteKtXSisfUWszFlkRUygSnspdobc7u_cC2Hopq2C1Aih-8jIxfWbamM27fXjMQqKnKW5nXHU9wzFyzy9JEX1gjYqrpSLImUyN2TWaJT-_EOpzXSrcXlkSPwbrrJgNxNEVSqFC_b4WJmPwXCqzc3vgG5zQCiKvKLup9DfvA/s2016/IMG_5603.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyw4iTw1TaVac5YyXfsXqlhteKtXSisfUWszFlkRUygSnspdobc7u_cC2Hopq2C1Aih-8jIxfWbamM27fXjMQqKnKW5nXHU9wzFyzy9JEX1gjYqrpSLImUyN2TWaJT-_EOpzXSrcXlkSPwbrrJgNxNEVSqFC_b4WJmPwXCqzc3vgG5zQCiKvKLup9DfvA/w480-h640/IMG_5603.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went clean and simple with my card for this challenge, using <a href="https://account.shareasale.com/a-customproductlink.cfm#:~:text=https%3A//shareasale.com/r.cfm%3Fb%3D965221%26u%3D1425787%26m%3D69907%26urllink%3Dhoneybeestamps%252Ecom%252Fproducts%252Fmugs%252Dkisses%252Dhoney%252Dcuts%26afftrack%3D" target="_blank"><b>Mugs & Kisses</b></a> dies from <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1425787&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2F&afftrack=" target="_blank"><b>Honeybee Stamps</b></a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrvObny5vazuwX_LSbgKGFk3Qjz_7gKOAB5h20mN3DbjO9IlVpXqmDswXsKaXt9uVCWGfaDjspWsUs6GQVQvczbDyK2RxoD972CPBYeCtQmDh3qx6qY2C1afoDYg6x8CsDs6jr43tkdskbEQtxh_-2E6Gb8EK30tjduRHIrxx4dvKRDJ4UWup0vAxAYzo/s1250/IMG_5604.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="982" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrvObny5vazuwX_LSbgKGFk3Qjz_7gKOAB5h20mN3DbjO9IlVpXqmDswXsKaXt9uVCWGfaDjspWsUs6GQVQvczbDyK2RxoD972CPBYeCtQmDh3qx6qY2C1afoDYg6x8CsDs6jr43tkdskbEQtxh_-2E6Gb8EK30tjduRHIrxx4dvKRDJ4UWup0vAxAYzo/w502-h640/IMG_5604.JPG" width="502" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I sugared up the whipped topping and marshmallows with a bit of glitter for added sweetness. The sentiment is stamped using the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=965221&u=1425787&m=69907&urllink=honeybeestamps%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fhug%2Din%2Da%2Dmug%2Dhoney%2Dcuts&afftrack=" target="_blank"><b>Hug In A Mug</b></a> stamp set. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRufzwVlNm3OB-I_0wh_owUI1Hy0CEPWFo2yFOWKjKt3H6m3PkVLb1IK1IYCy7wgCH7dkd3RcfH7fTNXPoviEjdW5zA0LE1rbu1TrDRYVzlbcNQT80nopJIzvuzgO4E7wG5XaFnkkpDa215MVz_yXfqkplfRWElzLfbi-j7dDCDR5xoqL5snfamoGQtOc/s1606/IMG_5603_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1606" data-original-width="1205" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRufzwVlNm3OB-I_0wh_owUI1Hy0CEPWFo2yFOWKjKt3H6m3PkVLb1IK1IYCy7wgCH7dkd3RcfH7fTNXPoviEjdW5zA0LE1rbu1TrDRYVzlbcNQT80nopJIzvuzgO4E7wG5XaFnkkpDa215MVz_yXfqkplfRWElzLfbi-j7dDCDR5xoqL5snfamoGQtOc/w480-h640/IMG_5603_edited.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's not very often that I go this CAS, but I like how it turned out.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the fantastic mood board to help inspired you and you'll be further inspired when you visit the <a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Double D Challenges</b></a> blog to see more amazing designs from the fabulous design team.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwsFBB5PDfikiIC-CRrRb0FHOtOnkVUcYpyiwk4hjieaDi1Wm48Wd0_h2sRYUUG1sRlhOKyNpMqWgJbku1upSK6JEANkGDVuDPESaNKrQ5EmHP7tJCMYtGND0x6SSF4HKjGETdJz0asCTtqyDEGGq1U-afP-5gj5jSegC71y7yIg4vIO1JV0CclVJeUhg/s409/DD%20heart%20feb%2024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="230" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwsFBB5PDfikiIC-CRrRb0FHOtOnkVUcYpyiwk4hjieaDi1Wm48Wd0_h2sRYUUG1sRlhOKyNpMqWgJbku1upSK6JEANkGDVuDPESaNKrQ5EmHP7tJCMYtGND0x6SSF4HKjGETdJz0asCTtqyDEGGq1U-afP-5gj5jSegC71y7yIg4vIO1JV0CclVJeUhg/w225-h400/DD%20heart%20feb%2024.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the prize that you could win when you play along:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUtQeOSFlMljoXfIdS6Vq_rUfHx3AIMe-f-y0fD4hSwVYk4QDMJiCKD4k97OV7JEYZk-KUyvbDOfC5pslG38NtjaGxaEBFrCNP5_wWz9DorQ5OLeS5MsYUIIxxxE6onKr1JDbc8bYUJRUkQtxID7nRJwnVvUM3YXaS1YQlEupFbp7S-tYuP6_vvHEP3M/s320/DD%20feb24.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="257" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUtQeOSFlMljoXfIdS6Vq_rUfHx3AIMe-f-y0fD4hSwVYk4QDMJiCKD4k97OV7JEYZk-KUyvbDOfC5pslG38NtjaGxaEBFrCNP5_wWz9DorQ5OLeS5MsYUIIxxxE6onKr1JDbc8bYUJRUkQtxID7nRJwnVvUM3YXaS1YQlEupFbp7S-tYuP6_vvHEP3M/s1600/DD%20feb24.JPG" width="257" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you decorate for Valentine's day?? The colors on the inspiration board also inspired this little heart banner I made to put over my mantel this hear. I just loved all the colors and patterns.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjARIbRUr9V5B4NYA9K61-CnPFQq_sil9RAfTwzE9EapjrcZmESC0G7HmmrOq2U3BKzRi1zZfSItZh8yaeBbzFAJVnQ7EmFgMqJ4cLFJbKfQXYJ6gSeeD-Ges2YvdVKxZFYRfRsVhNzVzuu0syHzjBnnica4JeW6N6j6RWkxYb06eFA-SlaKXUAgcPG0UY/s1628/IMG_5463.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1336" data-original-width="1628" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjARIbRUr9V5B4NYA9K61-CnPFQq_sil9RAfTwzE9EapjrcZmESC0G7HmmrOq2U3BKzRi1zZfSItZh8yaeBbzFAJVnQ7EmFgMqJ4cLFJbKfQXYJ6gSeeD-Ges2YvdVKxZFYRfRsVhNzVzuu0syHzjBnnica4JeW6N6j6RWkxYb06eFA-SlaKXUAgcPG0UY/w640-h526/IMG_5463.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a close up of the second banner I added to this arched frame.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM_JvxWdYuMoJECs9WyHEkr6Xj3GXGEMhwOqnR7c71msSSg6_ufrqgEsfeZjmYX200EUWKxXmZSnfaLlafpGvxVfi4XWpDBgOYZDNFlwqfTJkn63YG88ddGJonMaI5Ch6s_WGz9UX1A0KsjmD2TWH8UpMFFsxEU8dFL_7Vhw3bMLkqI1tXBlm9jk3mWQ4/s2016/IMG_5465.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM_JvxWdYuMoJECs9WyHEkr6Xj3GXGEMhwOqnR7c71msSSg6_ufrqgEsfeZjmYX200EUWKxXmZSnfaLlafpGvxVfi4XWpDBgOYZDNFlwqfTJkn63YG88ddGJonMaI5Ch6s_WGz9UX1A0KsjmD2TWH8UpMFFsxEU8dFL_7Vhw3bMLkqI1tXBlm9jk3mWQ4/w640-h480/IMG_5465.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you'll play along. 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Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-32827644079063265392024-02-05T07:36:00.001-05:002024-02-06T10:57:29.730-05:00A Box Of Chocolates<div style="text-align: center;">Hello friends ~ I enjoyed a craft day with some friends last week and one of them brought us all a heart shaped box of chocolates. Oh, so thoughtful and sweet of her!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV0eTSfIuK8BK14k5nHnDIJ3uzp4ei621FP4lqqnqsNXowDUwLlxn6pme5LxkoVfUYDLNi0br8C4rKj0nZh6GB2YUZwN29Yc4Yf9HXFAdxYxPWzZjM5pnO_aafgS6tdRpKwzelkmtW5CHwNb9Osa6fBL8khPgvbZenCYj8K7Y0MhG1FSNQIeWm5jtjrsQ/s1566/IMG_5794.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1566" data-original-width="1504" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV0eTSfIuK8BK14k5nHnDIJ3uzp4ei621FP4lqqnqsNXowDUwLlxn6pme5LxkoVfUYDLNi0br8C4rKj0nZh6GB2YUZwN29Yc4Yf9HXFAdxYxPWzZjM5pnO_aafgS6tdRpKwzelkmtW5CHwNb9Osa6fBL8khPgvbZenCYj8K7Y0MhG1FSNQIeWm5jtjrsQ/w614-h640/IMG_5794.JPG" width="614" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I haven't been given a box of chocolate for Valentine's Day in many, many years so this was a real treat for me, and I couldn't wait to do some thing crafty with it. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNo5w7-S9IjN9xlHGqxfwGpf9ot-4LAp5tsj4SXQy9TFhagjSVGRgzNgQVWZpLddBb0DSKQ_JhuC36rRHSf6IqDA6oYiiOU0tQdijEzx1laAFdfbnOxX-iQ50eAIk_ryTTwrqyDZjmoEL53KBj_cSTi0jRUg0lqTjKH3RZirN_QdJUFpZY0KaPYhYisw4/s2016/IMG_5795.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNo5w7-S9IjN9xlHGqxfwGpf9ot-4LAp5tsj4SXQy9TFhagjSVGRgzNgQVWZpLddBb0DSKQ_JhuC36rRHSf6IqDA6oYiiOU0tQdijEzx1laAFdfbnOxX-iQ50eAIk_ryTTwrqyDZjmoEL53KBj_cSTi0jRUg0lqTjKH3RZirN_QdJUFpZY0KaPYhYisw4/w480-h640/IMG_5795.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started on my box that day with my friends, beginning with adding the crepe paper to the back side, ruffling it as I glued it on. Pleat by pleat..... fold..... glue..... fold...... glue........ you get the idea. ;0) Then I cut around the crepe paper trim using pinking shears. I added a lace heart shaped doily and traced out the top cover onto some vintage style scrapbook paper. I also added some silver Stickles to the inside edge of the heart. I've had this darling Pierret printed and cut in my scrap box and it was time to use her. She was the perfect size for the top of the box. She also got a dose of glitter on her hat and pleats of her outfit, but it's hard to see in the photo's.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3pS4vbj_oIWJloMBZhagtvr308Wx-7YS4QHtGqW4bpC88P4zleqIbXVBh4TMg7llYZwpbB_odwjO7NxTPViAzf6NB8xSfq3x4IVwC_KNAjmmOST763Q6RTO0c_TdAEzQMJrrhmmGC0nOROyCIYcSPAJ_2cVBej2Dp2Q7WO0al7i2FDKRDSLsljUeD2Qc/s2016/IMG_5796.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3pS4vbj_oIWJloMBZhagtvr308Wx-7YS4QHtGqW4bpC88P4zleqIbXVBh4TMg7llYZwpbB_odwjO7NxTPViAzf6NB8xSfq3x4IVwC_KNAjmmOST763Q6RTO0c_TdAEzQMJrrhmmGC0nOROyCIYcSPAJ_2cVBej2Dp2Q7WO0al7i2FDKRDSLsljUeD2Qc/w480-h640/IMG_5796.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These stickers are ages old and I almost threw them away during one of my recent cleaning binges. I'm so glad I didn't as the colors matched the background paper perfectly. The button is an old button that I attached a button sticker to. Part of the same sticker set. Cleaning out is way over rated!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-ymMaNGQt_rLM61NwO4_WH47ZduuN7Jj84KDlP-cPF6LikNjg35NBOhNg_VdjjrJoKMJ2gUnyGvmMb1RIHhem6wBtKo7xeAHtFtHcuLY7raOLOh0zy-dJPOr-Cf997IYl-MG_H6_4eIdXlW1XnOQu-8OP-JupIC52733XpBUmQ_aYACh_BIYOcOJx7M/s1419/IMG_5797.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1419" data-original-width="1308" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-ymMaNGQt_rLM61NwO4_WH47ZduuN7Jj84KDlP-cPF6LikNjg35NBOhNg_VdjjrJoKMJ2gUnyGvmMb1RIHhem6wBtKo7xeAHtFtHcuLY7raOLOh0zy-dJPOr-Cf997IYl-MG_H6_4eIdXlW1XnOQu-8OP-JupIC52733XpBUmQ_aYACh_BIYOcOJx7M/w590-h640/IMG_5797.JPG" width="590" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To finish it off, I added a trio of mulberry flowers from Really Reasonable Ribbon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-47525305655174250532024-02-02T00:30:00.060-05:002024-02-02T00:30:00.129-05:00Vintage Valentine's<div style="text-align: center;">Good morning crafty peeps! I'm popping in to share some vintage Valentine cards I made for my group of crafty friends who also like vintagey things. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_R0HPeWzC5rrwxifemn9Mv6NERUlAVFyOnquVNVfdADNn1b6iAXMCWbB0KkH_ozxsmC_c8b6YE_kJx3LAX6qx22vTyVJwgtBkvcSbiXgh-n7v1Syu1lXbfmdKGKOd9R5-A8AMYzs-juOIHxS1lcWGHBf6ma-Ejt6TJAUea7H4VOrdpsC407R1PEQddpM/s1512/IMG_5617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_R0HPeWzC5rrwxifemn9Mv6NERUlAVFyOnquVNVfdADNn1b6iAXMCWbB0KkH_ozxsmC_c8b6YE_kJx3LAX6qx22vTyVJwgtBkvcSbiXgh-n7v1Syu1lXbfmdKGKOd9R5-A8AMYzs-juOIHxS1lcWGHBf6ma-Ejt6TJAUea7H4VOrdpsC407R1PEQddpM/w640-h640/IMG_5617.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've had these leftover scraps from Graphic 45 for quite some time. I thought it was finally time to put them to use.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-_3tPQEoHbS9RrJgSxxU8m2X4OKwpiSiAJ3QQhXgToOLySe7vsgJ_Ci8R6ekQc8o-WrLzs43wyD93Yl5Ft1u-s5eSP4wxNob-5h_ulVVQsh7yy4ca1paBTXVlPeJsOxF3nDZyK_Yb6hx1q8_Ml89gI7kdWXBb9BAM13AosWnWOtCdhKwVsGQK0unR4GI/s1712/IMG_5607.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1222" data-original-width="1712" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-_3tPQEoHbS9RrJgSxxU8m2X4OKwpiSiAJ3QQhXgToOLySe7vsgJ_Ci8R6ekQc8o-WrLzs43wyD93Yl5Ft1u-s5eSP4wxNob-5h_ulVVQsh7yy4ca1paBTXVlPeJsOxF3nDZyK_Yb6hx1q8_Ml89gI7kdWXBb9BAM13AosWnWOtCdhKwVsGQK0unR4GI/w640-h456/IMG_5607.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also had lots of off-cuts leftover from other projects, leaving me with scraps of paper that weren't big enough to use on their own on a card. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">I used a heart shaped paper doily from the Dollar Tree and made this little chenille paper doll, using a face I found online and printed on my home printer. Her red polka dotted skirt is a cupcake liner from my baking cupboard.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRk7TvG-Hgr204iUh_U_pZSiu_0eq2ZDEudfRn-qdbtoUT4mgbzRWbR0ekH6rq1nL7gPgPkRjW0pfQayn7pVHbmzMx3w3xFXL-Bgk6Y6FQbIgHJCFJkZ_FbhM77sIxQkOou5CBIDadsNP0nAa8G5_6r3N5BVbeJpMojg25-I8B1nzWP6x5Cq9DR_xfEhM/s2016/IMG_5451.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRk7TvG-Hgr204iUh_U_pZSiu_0eq2ZDEudfRn-qdbtoUT4mgbzRWbR0ekH6rq1nL7gPgPkRjW0pfQayn7pVHbmzMx3w3xFXL-Bgk6Y6FQbIgHJCFJkZ_FbhM77sIxQkOou5CBIDadsNP0nAa8G5_6r3N5BVbeJpMojg25-I8B1nzWP6x5Cq9DR_xfEhM/w480-h640/IMG_5451.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her arms and legs are made using the bumpy chenille sticks. I also used one on her head as a fur trimmed hat. I added a tiny little posy flower. So cute!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLpik-sQDEIT0WiJlos5Su0l4HNLv2duijI6Ge41JHSesqgHPk7-ZuvGeE9jzMk56-Wryj5QDuGQiRTOoqEoiLDU7h7Y8AoGfDAO8Fo1VPVJBrnjLQXxAMv7TRl0-dTD_Et4CqVtEebu2I4w0BEu3WFOUkVTys-1BX1HJv1m_bE9-fDmxyVHZVOJrhUI/s2016/IMG_5453.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLpik-sQDEIT0WiJlos5Su0l4HNLv2duijI6Ge41JHSesqgHPk7-ZuvGeE9jzMk56-Wryj5QDuGQiRTOoqEoiLDU7h7Y8AoGfDAO8Fo1VPVJBrnjLQXxAMv7TRl0-dTD_Et4CqVtEebu2I4w0BEu3WFOUkVTys-1BX1HJv1m_bE9-fDmxyVHZVOJrhUI/w480-h640/IMG_5453.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The "I Love You" banner is from Hobby Lobby.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That about wraps up my Valentine's decorations. 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Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-74868165805123784622024-01-26T07:21:00.001-05:002024-01-26T08:12:53.520-05:00Valentine Ornament Box<div style="text-align: center;">Hello friends. Valentine's Day is on the horizon, so I thought I'd share another box ornament with you. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU3X4XYx1QJSNLJktvPgetJ5nuG0pbloI_S5bRc9bzNspFnT0QjaqciivtvpVMp8kcSWchghafx21-Yav-uJTIuByYkysc3dZr3fBHV6v61AdF_1FJZDOuIZD2Z4O0rYovyJaERK_dEnVfym_0Re7xvT8MaW5SHhwIXscWdbS_JeGsqxVCGUJr7l5z1kA/s640/IMG_5519.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU3X4XYx1QJSNLJktvPgetJ5nuG0pbloI_S5bRc9bzNspFnT0QjaqciivtvpVMp8kcSWchghafx21-Yav-uJTIuByYkysc3dZr3fBHV6v61AdF_1FJZDOuIZD2Z4O0rYovyJaERK_dEnVfym_0Re7xvT8MaW5SHhwIXscWdbS_JeGsqxVCGUJr7l5z1kA/w480-h640/IMG_5519.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you don't mind seeing more of these boxes. They're just so much fun to make!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACrM0F3mf9CLsoB8DwMs3rhEN7D7FuYNaWdiFR_GOqEU0jrkWyY0ynFP0mzvU7J8DolglVtWu0drgfO2BH7p2wkxUjlQr7o-aBd9m0p-9uGrXTCNPZM6cFBOeKnZYUUy4FntqZsT2MzAreWJfbgcQGPFOduwIvmhJWUPbjT-GXMrDCRDznSSBXmo_9pA/s640/IMG_5516.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACrM0F3mf9CLsoB8DwMs3rhEN7D7FuYNaWdiFR_GOqEU0jrkWyY0ynFP0mzvU7J8DolglVtWu0drgfO2BH7p2wkxUjlQr7o-aBd9m0p-9uGrXTCNPZM6cFBOeKnZYUUy4FntqZsT2MzAreWJfbgcQGPFOduwIvmhJWUPbjT-GXMrDCRDznSSBXmo_9pA/w480-h640/IMG_5516.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used an image from Pretty Little Studio for this little darling. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNKb8vuhyphenhyphen121cwl9FmiIEU_bXKxhC2TyHXC-MtCFVc_FEEMFSvNSIGZtkCBU4N7uvUgv001Jverol-eMsMlhS3VkpKyLBZpLPQdlUOlB2XWWvIluMUUGWfrAOfNGDNBdljHXkgnXLsXjei2UDBMIL2XocUNGD4Losj_y42LMV_EeqC5KXcaNujk4qBL8/s640/IMG_5518.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNKb8vuhyphenhyphen121cwl9FmiIEU_bXKxhC2TyHXC-MtCFVc_FEEMFSvNSIGZtkCBU4N7uvUgv001Jverol-eMsMlhS3VkpKyLBZpLPQdlUOlB2XWWvIluMUUGWfrAOfNGDNBdljHXkgnXLsXjei2UDBMIL2XocUNGD4Losj_y42LMV_EeqC5KXcaNujk4qBL8/w480-h640/IMG_5518.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Look closely and you'll see that I added some silver garland to the inside edges of the box. I used various dies from my arsenal that are ages old.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoSeL12M3AsTKEHyn0Rkvvctc418WIuleWKgDXcCZ05n8IbOrBzcWxtCWKJWl2lBtFUPFF48SlEDq3XabXFuQpn82QRH5E8F1ww1JfBThZlkOHQYDbDbv8cOWhJc6dm-2JhumhTMFp_eQGZUbXbF5kY6Hb_m7snd1My93vt5-aTT7tJ3pCHzLvpSpw1SU/s640/IMG_5517.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoSeL12M3AsTKEHyn0Rkvvctc418WIuleWKgDXcCZ05n8IbOrBzcWxtCWKJWl2lBtFUPFF48SlEDq3XabXFuQpn82QRH5E8F1ww1JfBThZlkOHQYDbDbv8cOWhJc6dm-2JhumhTMFp_eQGZUbXbF5kY6Hb_m7snd1My93vt5-aTT7tJ3pCHzLvpSpw1SU/w480-h640/IMG_5517.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The millinery flowers are from Really Reasonable Ribbon. They have an amazing selection of flowers in every size and color.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIffuNoVo3SQ62Udop_xkCBzw1ACHcN6_8tw7ptWk2oBejzdyobiN6m3C-sYXZzceIW60MKsFOjreVlcL_4kIETcPc4JMsKoi4WQxptq62i2FrISHkdaQOKIYA39rN2l_2OdQUxCxXR1fhCqUu-iB-P0wQn3LAhRwC2YIDWfxkvULFbx4F_2RIEr2MO44/s640/IMG_5515.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIffuNoVo3SQ62Udop_xkCBzw1ACHcN6_8tw7ptWk2oBejzdyobiN6m3C-sYXZzceIW60MKsFOjreVlcL_4kIETcPc4JMsKoi4WQxptq62i2FrISHkdaQOKIYA39rN2l_2OdQUxCxXR1fhCqUu-iB-P0wQn3LAhRwC2YIDWfxkvULFbx4F_2RIEr2MO44/w480-h640/IMG_5515.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">While I had my supplies out I made another box ornament, as I'm trying to use up some supplies. And, why not?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg73fwFtLSZrFu9mMO7VtDyVOJ3UZCzGNdcsgDSzI5b6glSVu8NnWmoYDca8Vc1XAe6lxY0Cc16UxMIGntij8H4zuth4KYjoumklbYzGSqQHUqyzv2idsrgQ6YCBpBwLhyphenhyphenEydCbt-QaPoPKrDjHjViizE6wv_PUYrCWWL9L0eYc0ZUKrIYfEGSVw9FxX3s/s640/IMG_5520.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg73fwFtLSZrFu9mMO7VtDyVOJ3UZCzGNdcsgDSzI5b6glSVu8NnWmoYDca8Vc1XAe6lxY0Cc16UxMIGntij8H4zuth4KYjoumklbYzGSqQHUqyzv2idsrgQ6YCBpBwLhyphenhyphenEydCbt-QaPoPKrDjHjViizE6wv_PUYrCWWL9L0eYc0ZUKrIYfEGSVw9FxX3s/w480-h640/IMG_5520.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't even remember who made these die cuts or where they came from, but the colors matched these paper scraps perfectly and I love watching the birds at our feeders. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Making these ornament boxes makes me happy, so I'll be entering one of these into the <a href="https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/cut-it-up-challenge-296-this-makes-me.html" target="_blank"><b>Cut It Up Challenge</b></a>, where the theme is "This Makes Me Happy".</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/AVvXsEhYW8gsgYfSdfvHbn0BRV4nU4yf1JaUU8DS6zMQT2XxAGqb-flAJtcdWwAS6g0Sxv6UfgjqrwngKtrIFpCvSBUSae806KqAS8mLsemN33oJhkhCp7owqgnamqf1OcjErX0CmZxtspD2VO8mfAn-hf3jJnJmDql27pQq5k80GEHo6NQSs9v8NhhV2wiCi5I/s1628/IMG_5463.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1336" data-original-width="1628" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYW8gsgYfSdfvHbn0BRV4nU4yf1JaUU8DS6zMQT2XxAGqb-flAJtcdWwAS6g0Sxv6UfgjqrwngKtrIFpCvSBUSae806KqAS8mLsemN33oJhkhCp7owqgnamqf1OcjErX0CmZxtspD2VO8mfAn-hf3jJnJmDql27pQq5k80GEHo6NQSs9v8NhhV2wiCi5I/w640-h526/IMG_5463.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you feel like sticking around? Here's a few more pictures of the Valentine decorations I've put up. I cut a bunch of paper hearts from paper scraps and made this little garland to string across our mantel.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8I2YPXIqJPr5-IiMhymtB_0tgpHNlsl6uJBsen8X4O9NetfKjrm25Py-Cw2jiDG1-PTtvID3LvIAXJz5rAMYZtf1em3hprTl-vX8JAviYc7IMdmEIBCWTZmTVnYza10d95AgzucjevKiZtXCHSGfXNSojw6ZPg5Q3-oe7vF1sFsWzSvhEn2FB5gzCJck/s1603/IMG_5464.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1603" data-original-width="1396" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8I2YPXIqJPr5-IiMhymtB_0tgpHNlsl6uJBsen8X4O9NetfKjrm25Py-Cw2jiDG1-PTtvID3LvIAXJz5rAMYZtf1em3hprTl-vX8JAviYc7IMdmEIBCWTZmTVnYza10d95AgzucjevKiZtXCHSGfXNSojw6ZPg5Q3-oe7vF1sFsWzSvhEn2FB5gzCJck/w558-h640/IMG_5464.JPG" width="558" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Close ups of the decor from left to right.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1e8Lc8tp-u9ABZMPBUo8rDmGsQ4yj0g3CBks3aYeV8n6jcDxjghvH5QWMq7n9ttNPqpgGFF126-5BnwuOKJTbX4vSAiLAfhTvH4Yit1IfXB1P88zafa-x7LjkWiIvFAjnagbp1qSgpz0bf8HNgKdcCsClA_XBu2jegTkWNG-4BASBJUDygu8hvMHhBw/s2016/IMG_5465.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1e8Lc8tp-u9ABZMPBUo8rDmGsQ4yj0g3CBks3aYeV8n6jcDxjghvH5QWMq7n9ttNPqpgGFF126-5BnwuOKJTbX4vSAiLAfhTvH4Yit1IfXB1P88zafa-x7LjkWiIvFAjnagbp1qSgpz0bf8HNgKdcCsClA_XBu2jegTkWNG-4BASBJUDygu8hvMHhBw/w640-h480/IMG_5465.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made a smaller garland to add to this arched frame.</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/AVvXsEjcWlY5zw0QH8-_8ft0m_yhfq_IiXsyghyhxkT7j29ZMM735Yaa8jMfvq4TkZi5-XQF7OZlZr8P1euFeYbf-TlQMke65ThqZsc4bJAaoIVshqKwA5XSb53g1IP0OOJPaq8VgRAedMtNAMS_ddu3qTBvG539gjdpnY2pWwuRb3ejZ50Ai8_Nu6NiaWNlyZY/s1972/IMG_5469.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1478" data-original-width="1972" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcWlY5zw0QH8-_8ft0m_yhfq_IiXsyghyhxkT7j29ZMM735Yaa8jMfvq4TkZi5-XQF7OZlZr8P1euFeYbf-TlQMke65ThqZsc4bJAaoIVshqKwA5XSb53g1IP0OOJPaq8VgRAedMtNAMS_ddu3qTBvG539gjdpnY2pWwuRb3ejZ50Ai8_Nu6NiaWNlyZY/w640-h480/IMG_5469.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Did you notice this darling little snapshots book in the picture above? I found it at Goodwill many years ago and it had never been used. It has the old paper pages that you had to use photo mounting corners to add pictures. I just love the image on the cover and it still looks brand new.</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/AVvXsEhxBEmqG4j83S-SZHba0oGRRu0blhJza6lFDil0KJ57OhtWCldg9f1jqbJkCelumD0LFFTiqmo8oW9gxCrh1ebARiKf9F12CdAiMH5ymusXKHXn1S9AmMqwXkoPj8IB6_zrL1pTqWSHNcsM4GbJf0GAdLInsVL9r1l6PolNUH9jUhWomeTq2Xw9MJpYMKI/s1642/IMG_5468.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1642" data-original-width="1324" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBEmqG4j83S-SZHba0oGRRu0blhJza6lFDil0KJ57OhtWCldg9f1jqbJkCelumD0LFFTiqmo8oW9gxCrh1ebARiKf9F12CdAiMH5ymusXKHXn1S9AmMqwXkoPj8IB6_zrL1pTqWSHNcsM4GbJf0GAdLInsVL9r1l6PolNUH9jUhWomeTq2Xw9MJpYMKI/w516-h640/IMG_5468.JPG" width="516" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some old apothecary jars filled with heart fillers and paper shred.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiideJeaYq1ADcoEbC4uO32BumNtvFAi1o1T4ldpdg_ext5G_PlnKXb7i7pejIh7ksAMioj8rL1FinriiWBdLnVdAcZxe8Fe2AuvnBiDC0wZq9UvgDNrz4hxRLdMDyjtJ9QDl3PlKWJOnZvaNKo_VyrZgGgzNL_JBa3qZMagH5tmRWW4YeaTRrbcsMeVgA/s1747/IMG_5467.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1747" data-original-width="1412" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiideJeaYq1ADcoEbC4uO32BumNtvFAi1o1T4ldpdg_ext5G_PlnKXb7i7pejIh7ksAMioj8rL1FinriiWBdLnVdAcZxe8Fe2AuvnBiDC0wZq9UvgDNrz4hxRLdMDyjtJ9QDl3PlKWJOnZvaNKo_VyrZgGgzNL_JBa3qZMagH5tmRWW4YeaTRrbcsMeVgA/w518-h640/IMG_5467.JPG" width="518" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you've stuck with me this long, I thank you so much! I know this was a picture heavy post. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you send out Valentine's Day cards? I've got a post planned soon for some vintage style Valentine cards that I made. I do hope you'll come back to see them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-11673110795023586002024-01-19T07:11:00.007-05:002024-01-19T07:47:22.375-05:00NOEL With A Touch of Gold<div style="text-align: center;">Hello friends. It's so cold and snowy outside so I've been trying to make the most of my time indoors, cleaning and organizing my craft space. I tried clearing off the table, honest I did! But when I started finding all these little bits and bobs of finished things that haven't been used, the wheels started turning and..... well, you know how that goes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzrHFl3pBGUGvHXnmPUpsd994q2k-PuBScEFgUMg8Cafb_QacL4oBbRYwiAONZzkBzmWyp-Hf4wY82Yt4SpS-uolCUjRRRkNruMoZfZveFNlFq2LFmFDVLl1RwY21HXiPyj8BnQ7-YgZc21xj0_D7iu60YULy94poL5SLqic1bu4X6gQHAncLatvL9JE/s1299/Noel2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="1299" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzrHFl3pBGUGvHXnmPUpsd994q2k-PuBScEFgUMg8Cafb_QacL4oBbRYwiAONZzkBzmWyp-Hf4wY82Yt4SpS-uolCUjRRRkNruMoZfZveFNlFq2LFmFDVLl1RwY21HXiPyj8BnQ7-YgZc21xj0_D7iu60YULy94poL5SLqic1bu4X6gQHAncLatvL9JE/w640-h512/Noel2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found this embossing folder and dies from Honeybee stamps that was sitting on my desk and I remembered I wanted to try adding some gold to the raised part of the frame, so that's what started it all.</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/AVvXsEjNdJjXwXj-i7cCLDvLDvjsIIaeObLlEwVcK4j7I7Y7pPTjZwFEKWaR5IONu5VA33GjB6dl3b5X38EVrAPwe31C01klmrbfQiaHUG171L0fxwxm9NuKqQLrsJzviO5ytptn2P_nHNTNiZULdsoJ1xRjvyjUcSMslQYbUjytXdJq-Zh7oDpVm1dqpOUAr2Y/s2016/Noel.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdJjXwXj-i7cCLDvLDvjsIIaeObLlEwVcK4j7I7Y7pPTjZwFEKWaR5IONu5VA33GjB6dl3b5X38EVrAPwe31C01klmrbfQiaHUG171L0fxwxm9NuKqQLrsJzviO5ytptn2P_nHNTNiZULdsoJ1xRjvyjUcSMslQYbUjytXdJq-Zh7oDpVm1dqpOUAr2Y/w480-h640/Noel.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I started looking for something to go in the middle and found these two little love birds. I stamped some fir boughs around the outside edge of the scrap oval I found in my scrapbox, which fit just perfectly onto this card once I cut a frame using gold mirror cardstock.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5pY_doixbH9klu06tgs__b6p-CYMu4iXHtFtHbKyOFImDAHmrSoSFZ5t11MNZQ81Ryc_d5TO0hCEeSA7SF4ugcaw1THH7FK4yIHdCA4U4yrhrrO7bwYyGrBjy129Tw3hO-BRR0iPVdoEuN_HHYvPbKkdYFIZXznmQiEse1YOMbPZJfUNbX_P0K1oAKts/s1092/Noel5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="1092" height="622" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5pY_doixbH9klu06tgs__b6p-CYMu4iXHtFtHbKyOFImDAHmrSoSFZ5t11MNZQ81Ryc_d5TO0hCEeSA7SF4ugcaw1THH7FK4yIHdCA4U4yrhrrO7bwYyGrBjy129Tw3hO-BRR0iPVdoEuN_HHYvPbKkdYFIZXznmQiEse1YOMbPZJfUNbX_P0K1oAKts/w640-h622/Noel5.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The NOEL is al older die it think from PTI. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I don't have the packaging anymore. Anyway, NOEL is layered with gold mirror cardstock as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't get very far cleaning my craft space but I've got a jump start on Christmas cards for next year.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This card fit perfectly into the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/christmas-kickstart-challenge-82-midas.html"><b>Christmas Kickstart Challenge</b></a> right now, where they're looking for a "Midas Touch".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkQ3zogvQdYOENZ2gg-A7769PnZgp2wW2CfoYClmtkVvzCjcoddWGYlGDzpcUkA4LINi4LNo3zULdUu7EB8vOa5eyFBv0tbSlMIGvJiyrTl0dBBlNn2-GTb0IYXzwt1kM6pEYxon-hZrivkil205korKQW8iTatpJL5b4kobkQY4X5lh0bMfTlctgCyy8/s400/New%20Challenge%20Badge%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="400" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkQ3zogvQdYOENZ2gg-A7769PnZgp2wW2CfoYClmtkVvzCjcoddWGYlGDzpcUkA4LINi4LNo3zULdUu7EB8vOa5eyFBv0tbSlMIGvJiyrTl0dBBlNn2-GTb0IYXzwt1kM6pEYxon-hZrivkil205korKQW8iTatpJL5b4kobkQY4X5lh0bMfTlctgCyy8/s320/New%20Challenge%20Badge%202024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll also be entering this card into the <a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/01/triple-b-january-2024-challenge.html" target="_blank"><b>Triple B Challenge</b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsv-PBimizPAkBV7F-WhdeanA4w0i6EERk5sjlCpua6WtsaxZSCa5pzdTFipFk9p3nFL5xyEf3_8pDDIIVta47PyhNvI2lIqXuDN8B2bPUAV8ZrrXsQ8Vh1Ot0R3ihlANeC9Xhhqn_-XMz1tsWZIaiOP7be50mhIkD_1aEDdmzAtA66wNjvnVkRr4W-g/s640/TB%20Jan24.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="640" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsv-PBimizPAkBV7F-WhdeanA4w0i6EERk5sjlCpua6WtsaxZSCa5pzdTFipFk9p3nFL5xyEf3_8pDDIIVta47PyhNvI2lIqXuDN8B2bPUAV8ZrrXsQ8Vh1Ot0R3ihlANeC9Xhhqn_-XMz1tsWZIaiOP7be50mhIkD_1aEDdmzAtA66wNjvnVkRr4W-g/s320/TB%20Jan24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 16.5px;">While my card doesn't reflect any of these attributes, you can create anything, any color, </span><span face=""Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 16.5px;">any design you want as long as it has </span><span face=""Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 16.5px;">BIRDS~BLOOMS or BUTTERFLIES on it. 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The butterfly is a <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1425787&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fdimensional%2Dautumn%2Dbutterfly%2Dstickers%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dserenade%2Dof%2Dautumn%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D5%26%5Fsid%3D877437918%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank"><b>Dimensional Autumn Butterfly Sticker</b></a> from the same <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1425787&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dserenade%2Bof%2Bautumn&afftrack=" target="_blank"><b>Serenade of Autumn Collection</b></a>. I added a trio of <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=981584&u=1425787&m=70661&urllink=spellbinderspaperarts%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fgold%2Dflecked%2Dgemstones%2Dfrom%2Dthe%2Dserenade%2Dof%2Dautumn%2Dcollection%3F%5Fpos%3D14%26%5Fsid%3Df37067ee0%26%5Fss%3Dr&afftrack=" target="_blank"><b>Gold Flecked Gemstones</b></a> for a finishing touch. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4neH-NJqj2NuYFr47wJUpyTXloiaNIvNcsBndQG3pXDJdQaLdNWz7240XBO3d70YByO6k6sZshWpvBA5huuugb8DcWY1WFqwq5WsQ4zh-zssgflnw7pIirwTU3G0746ywvNXHiom1FbAqnkM6-KfZ3z7h5sCo6qIDQqW_HJ-_UJ_ywXc-0JIYEgtkMj0/s1200/BirgitNorton2023SerenadeofAutumn3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4neH-NJqj2NuYFr47wJUpyTXloiaNIvNcsBndQG3pXDJdQaLdNWz7240XBO3d70YByO6k6sZshWpvBA5huuugb8DcWY1WFqwq5WsQ4zh-zssgflnw7pIirwTU3G0746ywvNXHiom1FbAqnkM6-KfZ3z7h5sCo6qIDQqW_HJ-_UJ_ywXc-0JIYEgtkMj0/w640-h640/BirgitNorton2023SerenadeofAutumn3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">While I had all the supplies out I figured I'd make a second card because two is always better than one. Right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQSUP3jDYrJ7d_wdDsNSbU2h6cZw6N2fEba_Cg5Gql4-rnpeVEFtCnE-VlR8lr7FEzTTvkxY-rgDDrXec9H8yGY_gPYS_ukq75UOP5ofZBkb6pN08C5_-jx8F0KCNxwwzN6VDRJGXPhP94il5s1euzdo-FO3QmaparADpnt3Itpxq2kM3Avb7fzgTSgs/s1432/BirgitNorton2023SerenadeofAutumn4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1432" data-original-width="1432" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQSUP3jDYrJ7d_wdDsNSbU2h6cZw6N2fEba_Cg5Gql4-rnpeVEFtCnE-VlR8lr7FEzTTvkxY-rgDDrXec9H8yGY_gPYS_ukq75UOP5ofZBkb6pN08C5_-jx8F0KCNxwwzN6VDRJGXPhP94il5s1euzdo-FO3QmaparADpnt3Itpxq2kM3Avb7fzgTSgs/w640-h640/BirgitNorton2023SerenadeofAutumn4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now it's your turn to join in on the fun! Flutter on over to the <a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Double D Challenge</b></a> blog and see more amazing inspiration from my talented team mates.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the inspiration board to help jump start your creative juices:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnV7MPhatXkqPTdXYsqkSwW9IFhyD6BD39iKvli5q0vE5GnolTm1RV_PNrhjkn6TEn4xwB3_kJqiCHpFAbuYrzrZAVKZY9N4xBxao9sC8N_VqesiHR_ekC9n-V7_UB5hN-BNV4m5qbgjCDLSUK2V1odLLhO93LgsAaoUgNNjCJ0gL_Aye8N2XPQP3aLEU/s400/DDSparkle%20&%20Shine.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnV7MPhatXkqPTdXYsqkSwW9IFhyD6BD39iKvli5q0vE5GnolTm1RV_PNrhjkn6TEn4xwB3_kJqiCHpFAbuYrzrZAVKZY9N4xBxao9sC8N_VqesiHR_ekC9n-V7_UB5hN-BNV4m5qbgjCDLSUK2V1odLLhO93LgsAaoUgNNjCJ0gL_Aye8N2XPQP3aLEU/s320/DDSparkle%20&%20Shine.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And here's what you could win when you play along:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUVBkx3QPonVG3FNjlfD1vrZNyazW8Xt2w_XjaIyhldck7iFmhGYGexJfwxkPmsB1LGL11rdaPS1ttPijIabJwkGvge2BPI1bb10v2RKokJJPs4lDojWhusWWKeJanIh1p8Di_t1vz0RW8WNXg-PnS0dB1i14ugbO-qUUSmwN7PND7ArVtnFdhE0ZHvE/s400/DDSparkle%20&%20Shine2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="193" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUVBkx3QPonVG3FNjlfD1vrZNyazW8Xt2w_XjaIyhldck7iFmhGYGexJfwxkPmsB1LGL11rdaPS1ttPijIabJwkGvge2BPI1bb10v2RKokJJPs4lDojWhusWWKeJanIh1p8Di_t1vz0RW8WNXg-PnS0dB1i14ugbO-qUUSmwN7PND7ArVtnFdhE0ZHvE/s320/DDSparkle%20&%20Shine2.jpg" width="154" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">ETA: I've also added one of these cards to the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34168" target="_blank"><b>Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge</b></a> ~ Sparkle & Shine</div>
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Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-87401198446662017922024-01-12T00:30:00.000-05:002024-01-12T00:30:00.124-05:00More Valentine's Please<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Monday friends! Are you getting tired of my Valentine's posts yet?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Since you clicked on my blog and you're already here, please indulge me and stay for a bit.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-nyx5lta-ARLvwUqZTCCQ8B6mGLag2dzwZyrrGs-c1mRfEzDc3xDTAxeJSp6hieD0czb1QmyFAJXjBYx-Os9Q5Erq1agmfAD_fHujIryb_eXQeH02CnuynfKchJlSMESFUl9-XktHsazzahTD8LTP3LHwblMgzBddgi15nzkdAbkVV46Gin5sRLAoEtI/s1898/IMG_5433.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1340" data-original-width="1898" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-nyx5lta-ARLvwUqZTCCQ8B6mGLag2dzwZyrrGs-c1mRfEzDc3xDTAxeJSp6hieD0czb1QmyFAJXjBYx-Os9Q5Erq1agmfAD_fHujIryb_eXQeH02CnuynfKchJlSMESFUl9-XktHsazzahTD8LTP3LHwblMgzBddgi15nzkdAbkVV46Gin5sRLAoEtI/w640-h452/IMG_5433.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In my last post, I mentioned a craft I made using an item I found at the Dollar Tree. Did you find it in the photo?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUUbmHsv9JehMdmcLjGFHaRdKELT7UkjF_FM0aXJwUAoTD_Ls-YvxR7LMz4NRSWLV6HgOVADfvIkeM51QKzNFab-6xY7p2wmA99luYd4KUgv7uPEJl4YFfRHrYFnzlsNDIJDZKYUOA8TyMuETXotvjQACgig0ZxEgigifLm7D1LOmwkQaTLYQqNMbIpA/s2016/IMG_5444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUUbmHsv9JehMdmcLjGFHaRdKELT7UkjF_FM0aXJwUAoTD_Ls-YvxR7LMz4NRSWLV6HgOVADfvIkeM51QKzNFab-6xY7p2wmA99luYd4KUgv7uPEJl4YFfRHrYFnzlsNDIJDZKYUOA8TyMuETXotvjQACgig0ZxEgigifLm7D1LOmwkQaTLYQqNMbIpA/w480-h640/IMG_5444.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you spied this little cloche, then you're correct! I found the plastic cloche at the Dollar Tree. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfH2dbFSOpGPFCmnZ6OX1AQ_ZcKkfOPr_TQo7XgSRQuu-81Lkv8TnKA-wkthdwSeAPXjxQ739CBLwX0-c0f5I2t9jzed4YLnWS2QatwP-2bU7DFQlVCVRfQ0AGqc5sHbhDI-xB1o5DYIEv4OYLHVkmnMEfncAvMLKseTukeU_-XjE4ruLdME90K-4w8CU/s2016/IMG_5443.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfH2dbFSOpGPFCmnZ6OX1AQ_ZcKkfOPr_TQo7XgSRQuu-81Lkv8TnKA-wkthdwSeAPXjxQ739CBLwX0-c0f5I2t9jzed4YLnWS2QatwP-2bU7DFQlVCVRfQ0AGqc5sHbhDI-xB1o5DYIEv4OYLHVkmnMEfncAvMLKseTukeU_-XjE4ruLdME90K-4w8CU/w480-h640/IMG_5443.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see, I snazzed it up a bit. The base was shiny black plastic. I simply hot glued on some twine and added a button. I covered the bottom inside with a piece of scrapbook paper and hot glued the vintage buttons and this darling pink glittered deer that I found at Target in the Christmas section.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJbsgvfTTUhzbSS-sp492fNqgExQsZ7Znckt8-OHkQCeBA-CDD_XEgh2ADkbZhwPeCc7ra-XWmvNQlxAI-GWPyoghYnu2IGhJLoicjU8sl9X9rpeoQl3wzsGgEBXdkmJm2a9LwzXgbHnnK0VSpduvq8R6xkpFGQLNDpRYCDGXQLyQzainZWjRN0CEtYg/s2016/IMG_5442.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJbsgvfTTUhzbSS-sp492fNqgExQsZ7Znckt8-OHkQCeBA-CDD_XEgh2ADkbZhwPeCc7ra-XWmvNQlxAI-GWPyoghYnu2IGhJLoicjU8sl9X9rpeoQl3wzsGgEBXdkmJm2a9LwzXgbHnnK0VSpduvq8R6xkpFGQLNDpRYCDGXQLyQzainZWjRN0CEtYg/w480-h640/IMG_5442.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I fount the Cath Kidston button card printable online and printed it on my home printer. I sewed on these darling heart shaped, polka dotted buttons. <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Swoon!</span></i> I love how it turned out and it was so simple to make. I might have to go back to the Dollar Tree and buy more cloches for all the holidays. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you enjoyed the pictures from my last post, here are more of my Valentine displays.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgPvHP7dejHDI53QX70Xw45ORuPw0wwseQ8GtD8o7RH3JGQWMGjNFda6T9tosNPgV9onE2pofTRVDLAWwLCza3ZDf5-Y_gxynP_lRGCHtkbNNjjYbaU6-Fi6tXgHUWq-PyFwyL-IQE8KwxcCYtMDTUUCbtskb4rzuBlxzkWugpfeUQ9mlQC-MbyU3UK8/s1970/IMG_5441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1970" data-original-width="1477" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgPvHP7dejHDI53QX70Xw45ORuPw0wwseQ8GtD8o7RH3JGQWMGjNFda6T9tosNPgV9onE2pofTRVDLAWwLCza3ZDf5-Y_gxynP_lRGCHtkbNNjjYbaU6-Fi6tXgHUWq-PyFwyL-IQE8KwxcCYtMDTUUCbtskb4rzuBlxzkWugpfeUQ9mlQC-MbyU3UK8/w480-h640/IMG_5441.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I found this two tiered tray at Goodwill and filled it with some vintage finds as well as some homemade things.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKX24-s6dI2hvV_pz1HqGUNe5fgfo6C5wcqE0OBfOiflPLL8lXjzM9mSAfhycaVobyvBcbmj5VfNBTMCIAt6yUtDyKEw1LWUz3Vnef79P6QhP0ALYzznyQPZrhzHVWtq7MNlROGz_wDjCQ6Pd2yqrEcHEjr1juz5xYG2BLMq0UcD5KU_-klMhPm46q2Y/s1928/IMG_5440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1928" data-original-width="1445" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKX24-s6dI2hvV_pz1HqGUNe5fgfo6C5wcqE0OBfOiflPLL8lXjzM9mSAfhycaVobyvBcbmj5VfNBTMCIAt6yUtDyKEw1LWUz3Vnef79P6QhP0ALYzznyQPZrhzHVWtq7MNlROGz_wDjCQ6Pd2yqrEcHEjr1juz5xYG2BLMq0UcD5KU_-klMhPm46q2Y/w480-h640/IMG_5440.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The vintage inspired card in the back is one that I made a few years ago and the Valentine's day candy box is also one that I made.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJLJbO7wgr__UKRZA9swtJVjlx1jBoQ_QiWEMJKBbaGtg958avP5F8GT6Oc4rujij6DvZS9vnYu0-sNPZ9taHCkkz8zJKV9oqKCtiChe1RDX2i0jwe357DbHiUEF1o8OjlPiB5a5vtCugD76GtbBcX5sXiDaedLLrFHxIb_wIr5wqg2-m-MiAacXZutg/s1606/IMG_5436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1606" data-original-width="1156" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJLJbO7wgr__UKRZA9swtJVjlx1jBoQ_QiWEMJKBbaGtg958avP5F8GT6Oc4rujij6DvZS9vnYu0-sNPZ9taHCkkz8zJKV9oqKCtiChe1RDX2i0jwe357DbHiUEF1o8OjlPiB5a5vtCugD76GtbBcX5sXiDaedLLrFHxIb_wIr5wqg2-m-MiAacXZutg/w460-h640/IMG_5436.JPG" width="460" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WjMFSLzbotaJaCX3Nwqqw2idQoAxTwa9ufUw3IJkiTvm2YBOu-qdxSjD6ymn7Fa288qq5FhPSmAIKC6SLCKE6PoZoVpGmU04vpZDnyojChl5RTKKOb75xJ0pD7pImsY3oOkyj_EMpKgBe5KPR7mRwwQkWbLuI6EBNOOlixculuabVsGjGDfW60Jl6nA/s2016/IMG_5439.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9WjMFSLzbotaJaCX3Nwqqw2idQoAxTwa9ufUw3IJkiTvm2YBOu-qdxSjD6ymn7Fa288qq5FhPSmAIKC6SLCKE6PoZoVpGmU04vpZDnyojChl5RTKKOb75xJ0pD7pImsY3oOkyj_EMpKgBe5KPR7mRwwQkWbLuI6EBNOOlixculuabVsGjGDfW60Jl6nA/w480-h640/IMG_5439.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The light up tree was purchased at Hobby Lobby this year, so if you like it, you can probably still find them. The kitty on the spool is another handmade. Bet you couldn't tell that. huh? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for spending some of your time here with me. Your visits and comments make my day!</div>
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Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-42911936560096751392024-01-09T13:59:00.001-05:002024-01-09T13:59:42.772-05:00Valentine Curio Box Ornament & Decorations<div style="text-align: center;">Hello crafty peeps! Just thought I'd pop on and share another vintage inspired creation with you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7S7io5wYQK2Jx1IxxIDjuPVTAW1JNFNuKB1BXRMzvf-ZFYpkmQsKErVfgzqYSwzVVE8gKnBkLi4YjEcXAuwu7icMMuzHBUWjNf2mO1i79WE4HEUx6te3HxCHECxMpY3zBZlhaeFsXJnU3I5nRXa5cLzSeNt34eNpJ6b4zKJWjTpmBvwnce1gKoueNO8/s2016/IMG_5462.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7S7io5wYQK2Jx1IxxIDjuPVTAW1JNFNuKB1BXRMzvf-ZFYpkmQsKErVfgzqYSwzVVE8gKnBkLi4YjEcXAuwu7icMMuzHBUWjNf2mO1i79WE4HEUx6te3HxCHECxMpY3zBZlhaeFsXJnU3I5nRXa5cLzSeNt34eNpJ6b4zKJWjTpmBvwnce1gKoueNO8/w480-h640/IMG_5462.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I made this little cutie last year, but never took pictures or shared. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIbihGfJiPBvM1EzyVncPfqyT2tL2yzlGQOEKYBKF3xSfR3YxoM3BNx9sxoZcuUJXGdLr0OJFL2B3UMb869-AmgTTDMD5Xdp8H79J-osuE0wiPVRg3lkBZP9pjefGlJaqRwZBWIF4Lu-K3QvpzdinHh6vH89nQZRUxHfQq4PbYmlrZH99rn_eS7fdXPKg/s2016/IMG_5461.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIbihGfJiPBvM1EzyVncPfqyT2tL2yzlGQOEKYBKF3xSfR3YxoM3BNx9sxoZcuUJXGdLr0OJFL2B3UMb869-AmgTTDMD5Xdp8H79J-osuE0wiPVRg3lkBZP9pjefGlJaqRwZBWIF4Lu-K3QvpzdinHh6vH89nQZRUxHfQq4PbYmlrZH99rn_eS7fdXPKg/w480-h640/IMG_5461.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is a curio box ornament that I made using Eileen Hull's Passport Book Die. It's supposed to open like a book, but I glue the cover on and fill it with treasures.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3312qicNBaHcNSX0Wxo9SLLKHBGhWOEBvagkah1Pxm3CJoRtVcm-ARXIJsPFLlr7BILVOzbseN5T_Y2ZYLJOAO9aEtijC49x-LcRToeSduk56hcSrrDRXz2Jh-Tatlb-aQFAzhYiWdpW_ztsXnf3DGRqCa0FIxVTAf0MBF8IGc_McKhmKzdEjUQ7SE0/s2016/IMG_5460.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3312qicNBaHcNSX0Wxo9SLLKHBGhWOEBvagkah1Pxm3CJoRtVcm-ARXIJsPFLlr7BILVOzbseN5T_Y2ZYLJOAO9aEtijC49x-LcRToeSduk56hcSrrDRXz2Jh-Tatlb-aQFAzhYiWdpW_ztsXnf3DGRqCa0FIxVTAf0MBF8IGc_McKhmKzdEjUQ7SE0/w480-h640/IMG_5460.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see, I added some moss to the inside on the bottom and tucked two little foam mushrooms inside. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tjcpxXdtqNfI_Ih6ilt0e2pfECDcnmQVRyVbAHnOlJZxupHfR2JJneWAjKs6sriO9SGaMkPECfWD8CXcQFjcYpmAW1TYpqZOCjcgnLqm1yRLS8f00tqhuGhaD3enQkpAx6nNWYvMSmheeyp6a4vRUXQ1xEzGNC6Hk5WJKRIUXIL6zEHWpaVuYc-Bn10/s2016/IMG_5459.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tjcpxXdtqNfI_Ih6ilt0e2pfECDcnmQVRyVbAHnOlJZxupHfR2JJneWAjKs6sriO9SGaMkPECfWD8CXcQFjcYpmAW1TYpqZOCjcgnLqm1yRLS8f00tqhuGhaD3enQkpAx6nNWYvMSmheeyp6a4vRUXQ1xEzGNC6Hk5WJKRIUXIL6zEHWpaVuYc-Bn10/w480-h640/IMG_5459.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I did some postal stamping on the front and added some handmade rolled roses and some purchased flowers I found at Hobby Lobby. The leaves are die cuts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As promised in my last post, here are some photo's of my Valentine's Day decorations on display.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA1VBzkIH0cg-NY-9bPaA7Pv9V1KbhO0yhchfvi46sNmBwCleqNnXNpeWCA8ve19l50vKgnphDaLI8lxS8Q81K_4xqYTlKd7jsu3ZdIesI0SP_MjPXMLt-Mj8oGpmkdJPvhnJTb4hv42s1UofhuiAwxF_X2TZR6UrqsbMFTKwTBsFLr9AsOXQu-69a0nc/s2016/IMG_5432.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA1VBzkIH0cg-NY-9bPaA7Pv9V1KbhO0yhchfvi46sNmBwCleqNnXNpeWCA8ve19l50vKgnphDaLI8lxS8Q81K_4xqYTlKd7jsu3ZdIesI0SP_MjPXMLt-Mj8oGpmkdJPvhnJTb4hv42s1UofhuiAwxF_X2TZR6UrqsbMFTKwTBsFLr9AsOXQu-69a0nc/w480-h640/IMG_5432.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This stepback cupboard gets changed out seasonally. It one of the only places in my house that gets changed often. Otherwise, my decor stays pretty much the same, except at Christmas, when I decorate the entire house.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-1BPvQY0u9uZzxemdTyPzRjj-pdfTsUml0MW6yUddW8_QinFsp0u_d3Qh0TKURjON65F4v94xvyQdSgJO4UQZ0Xj5kD4xbG0DApdSVlgRYUwYrtOjoCw9QG_83UjiZ8_gNfRxQ0gy-BxmG7YTUsd-2Sk938r7pteLIefSrgwxdVXhjO8kOFHvDa3fcU0/s1898/IMG_5433.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1340" data-original-width="1898" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-1BPvQY0u9uZzxemdTyPzRjj-pdfTsUml0MW6yUddW8_QinFsp0u_d3Qh0TKURjON65F4v94xvyQdSgJO4UQZ0Xj5kD4xbG0DApdSVlgRYUwYrtOjoCw9QG_83UjiZ8_gNfRxQ0gy-BxmG7YTUsd-2Sk938r7pteLIefSrgwxdVXhjO8kOFHvDa3fcU0/w640-h452/IMG_5433.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bottom two shelves...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1465" data-original-width="1473" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA0knYDySa8z0Kb4993Ankomb6CkTEKyRtf0HW3dipL68n3lYOQv92l5_y4IF-rt7Tzkk7bfyIh-Zafk2AmYVw7s766II8XBWZ9DLYfjFvsUFL6Mmtfb_n5ayZJG5g_rJp6fZGRvDM0eMGAyCyJCtadJnSTyD2yO4sYBctQurWYUERoJgKn1gQ7PCzO8Y/w640-h636/IMG_5447.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The OXO is a vintage tin that I made a few years ago. The little red deer is so retro!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvbHKGefY6WeLDgcMdKSJSO-jygaiDCoqNdpzowCqEAwJ4MOqxzFs-2khtyILCd1XJdveb5i9n4l8KIsmjk0K4CC8D5h6-1h7XusNDWyB7KnOQKujKmrXo3VxltYAvPy9IIx2IwOGDa666paSZdHKeLAGS-1jvt2tsrBmgg-eNfFHi46eG9HSk1oW11aI/s1512/IMG_5448.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1441" data-original-width="1512" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvbHKGefY6WeLDgcMdKSJSO-jygaiDCoqNdpzowCqEAwJ4MOqxzFs-2khtyILCd1XJdveb5i9n4l8KIsmjk0K4CC8D5h6-1h7XusNDWyB7KnOQKujKmrXo3VxltYAvPy9IIx2IwOGDa666paSZdHKeLAGS-1jvt2tsrBmgg-eNfFHi46eG9HSk1oW11aI/w640-h610/IMG_5448.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbgoV5YroDZjrDTcbgBZ3VGfsuOTYjqhvu4YqxO54KtzvBCu9amnJhKqc9QONT0vSJOHcSa2DCHwmhMnAo0ngQzZNPwYALagD3W8kWEBkFuZErqk_PGLewWD_-RxWA2nZXNf4uhCmYvmtTg1pZfYB8rssWOR04TVpNQAG-Hcif9P6KwIENQCrqGiOXWmQ/s1508/IMG_5449.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="1508" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbgoV5YroDZjrDTcbgBZ3VGfsuOTYjqhvu4YqxO54KtzvBCu9amnJhKqc9QONT0vSJOHcSa2DCHwmhMnAo0ngQzZNPwYALagD3W8kWEBkFuZErqk_PGLewWD_-RxWA2nZXNf4uhCmYvmtTg1pZfYB8rssWOR04TVpNQAG-Hcif9P6KwIENQCrqGiOXWmQ/w640-h624/IMG_5449.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I'll come back another day to share my most recent make, which was a Dollar Store find. <i>HINT:</i> You can see it in one or more of these photos.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you'll come back!</div>
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Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-70168427110956628642024-01-06T08:53:00.001-05:002024-01-06T08:53:19.166-05:00A Little Retro Valentine Fun<div style="text-align: center;">Hello friends. Is it too early to start rolling out the Valentine crafts??</div><div style="text-align: center;">Once Christmas and New Year's is over, I look forward to changing out the holiday decorations for Valentines. I never used to decorate for Valentine's day, but since February 14th is also my daughter's birthday, over the years I've made a few things that I still decorate with today. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijJATjAMImnHrp2XyLb29zSG7XHN2zFCUXjsmHgCijuDSY8-H9s-zCetatt7OAaAWZmsfmumX4I_QIN4mlm3eiIY2ZMFjtZ6a-qEqdpQpZ4qD_57MqNz9MHHEuPeYXJ2atLn3fzgOeu9jqfm4Cx5qRvbOhU70ETIeS5uVrgThjrfLyig4Cpp-tbKlPerk/s2016/IMG_5398.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijJATjAMImnHrp2XyLb29zSG7XHN2zFCUXjsmHgCijuDSY8-H9s-zCetatt7OAaAWZmsfmumX4I_QIN4mlm3eiIY2ZMFjtZ6a-qEqdpQpZ4qD_57MqNz9MHHEuPeYXJ2atLn3fzgOeu9jqfm4Cx5qRvbOhU70ETIeS5uVrgThjrfLyig4Cpp-tbKlPerk/w480-h640/IMG_5398.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each year I add a decoration or two. Just little things, like this darling little retro dog ornament I recently made. The cutie plaid pup is from Pretty Little Studio.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYPquSN6CJXZve3OQGCUMmJjULVxEw6p0ck4SKSg4omCP5oKhifDg92TDDfhL61A8yyVEbO1G4e4K2qYiKRaOSoyFx46kyF7sAXbtVsiRQx7akjU0Zs7n2cqfB7Jy6WiRyuY2FtOQvQfTypazi094I9a5MajTXTLxyq8v8OLz-YcjWYZl1UyFvoEyvvo/s2016/IMG_5399.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYPquSN6CJXZve3OQGCUMmJjULVxEw6p0ck4SKSg4omCP5oKhifDg92TDDfhL61A8yyVEbO1G4e4K2qYiKRaOSoyFx46kyF7sAXbtVsiRQx7akjU0Zs7n2cqfB7Jy6WiRyuY2FtOQvQfTypazi094I9a5MajTXTLxyq8v8OLz-YcjWYZl1UyFvoEyvvo/w480-h640/IMG_5399.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He sits on a feather boa on top of an old wooden spool. I covered the spool with ribbon and added a polka dot ribbon and lace trim.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEied7M2iA5Mf7dAR2OUk08BeWbjgd7YnLt7MGGqNR8iYYrPLe0psUItVX9LnPN4zlA9sh0a6fYQqKnts_GKMp8n6qL9nukgt0NCDQw9jBd24n9UDBrQ7XSbjcbFbid-ozCNyD2bXGKC7gD2aVAVlYoQSsmgGBBQ14S4zPE3Icr8TTK4d9En0p479jrGpJ8/s2016/IMG_5400.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEied7M2iA5Mf7dAR2OUk08BeWbjgd7YnLt7MGGqNR8iYYrPLe0psUItVX9LnPN4zlA9sh0a6fYQqKnts_GKMp8n6qL9nukgt0NCDQw9jBd24n9UDBrQ7XSbjcbFbid-ozCNyD2bXGKC7gD2aVAVlYoQSsmgGBBQ14S4zPE3Icr8TTK4d9En0p479jrGpJ8/w480-h640/IMG_5400.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made a red pinwheel and added a paper doily behind it. I added a cutie little flower to his bow and glittered him up in various places.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT5Fvk5kcEPOV2y-ckWwbsX2F1uA0LJCaJeTZsawde1ITnVrLWtWgPRpToTu7JBHwEmje5ljlPp2ESk-LBrgOWxCwUh-NQF3ynV_ZcTaCNYPHIacA3QpGZ4l8KDCjukQmlepcEuJ_e7k1g1oeR6FWpxVOG-WES65ii6nq1LXECCJ1QHwsfeWuFpMbjRSM/s2016/IMG_5402.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT5Fvk5kcEPOV2y-ckWwbsX2F1uA0LJCaJeTZsawde1ITnVrLWtWgPRpToTu7JBHwEmje5ljlPp2ESk-LBrgOWxCwUh-NQF3ynV_ZcTaCNYPHIacA3QpGZ4l8KDCjukQmlepcEuJ_e7k1g1oeR6FWpxVOG-WES65ii6nq1LXECCJ1QHwsfeWuFpMbjRSM/w480-h640/IMG_5402.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> He's popped up with foam tape to give a little dimension. </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/AVvXsEgB4QalDQKYClVY7Tl2EvaupQ61tK1f2J4NktEiggguuOJdppGiOcCL1_dDsL5MHUIiycFrPqjB3kGlogZotu0aBFwYT6gC9nH9w0MYBoY0nUd8_6KbXfJ0tCI5ljUUsvcUCyUPLwiQaQT-wwUA3HBK_v2wX-iowcMctjD2fKRR3yEBEYkI0XQHh059Uvo/s2016/IMG_5403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4QalDQKYClVY7Tl2EvaupQ61tK1f2J4NktEiggguuOJdppGiOcCL1_dDsL5MHUIiycFrPqjB3kGlogZotu0aBFwYT6gC9nH9w0MYBoY0nUd8_6KbXfJ0tCI5ljUUsvcUCyUPLwiQaQT-wwUA3HBK_v2wX-iowcMctjD2fKRR3yEBEYkI0XQHh059Uvo/w480-h640/IMG_5403.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think he turned out super cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let me know if you'd like to see more of these types of projects. I'll be sharing some photo's of my Valentine's day decorating soon.</div>
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Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-45499827092241285232024-01-03T00:00:00.060-05:002024-01-03T00:00:00.128-05:00Bronze Anniversary ~ Double D<div style="text-align: center;">Happy New Year, my friends! I hope you had a safe and happy entrance into 2024. We stayed tucked in at home and enjoyed a quiet evening. We're too old for celebrating big on new year's eve. Our idea of celebrating is hubby falling asleep in his chair while watching tv, waiting to watch the ball drop. I celebrate from the comfort of my bed with my eyes closed. haha!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Lne9mQQ8Icpev_gYgMsLg90zZCxCH0vllOZnh-EGsXIriYX8HM1Ys2CtUPSUF_diAHOLuQKqTNaQB71-8kn5p1ZJj-yfxzLZRwUk6lQgUMUl0IMDYhbvQgRr0XoUfVDPATGdAjvFMYCNP9_HG3qkpCrHZRjgDxDJ9kCXYZPWFJTYrCNU4vUqLQF2-tg/s1672/Bronze%20Anniversary3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1672" data-original-width="1410" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Lne9mQQ8Icpev_gYgMsLg90zZCxCH0vllOZnh-EGsXIriYX8HM1Ys2CtUPSUF_diAHOLuQKqTNaQB71-8kn5p1ZJj-yfxzLZRwUk6lQgUMUl0IMDYhbvQgRr0XoUfVDPATGdAjvFMYCNP9_HG3qkpCrHZRjgDxDJ9kCXYZPWFJTYrCNU4vUqLQF2-tg/w540-h640/Bronze%20Anniversary3.JPG" width="540" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, Double D Challenge is ringing in the new year with a birthday / anniversary, celebrating their 8th year! Can you believe it?? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4sqgvnlmUWFGnIhIk34QETPChuNSBeiYhQQ-hWPE3t5NNrlltdWWq4ITYxIDLxu9NibCmynGMWANc16oDvcAEBjVWu0hQm1vee_S8O-DYQfo_8mSHuvELW6oswzjFzA1pEeWtWWJI9ax47fOLwscHxiZfa4n0Vml2EA5-Vjo2sZns23QqGiOrP4N_y8w/s2016/Bronze%20Anniversary2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4sqgvnlmUWFGnIhIk34QETPChuNSBeiYhQQ-hWPE3t5NNrlltdWWq4ITYxIDLxu9NibCmynGMWANc16oDvcAEBjVWu0hQm1vee_S8O-DYQfo_8mSHuvELW6oswzjFzA1pEeWtWWJI9ax47fOLwscHxiZfa4n0Vml2EA5-Vjo2sZns23QqGiOrP4N_y8w/w480-h640/Bronze%20Anniversary2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Darlene and Diane do such an amazing job keeping all their challenge blogs straight and the inspiration photo's they use are always inspiring.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFG9bOHWSPcqCIF-nl4m7NylrbIrbGng1oiyfapla4G3L8AhXL2Tuf44a73CWseiLMFffLfjAjq4OvOPo5yFL6IIEfVmKy3cVNYMmrWzI7YblBHTvhRAmcGwkce8eVu08b9GsEhyphenhyphensPyg9lHZ7F-qkbffL_EZGh9LGlgXKku21MHrhRD-g3unFefm23LvM/s1608/Bronze%20Anniversary4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1608" data-original-width="1262" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFG9bOHWSPcqCIF-nl4m7NylrbIrbGng1oiyfapla4G3L8AhXL2Tuf44a73CWseiLMFffLfjAjq4OvOPo5yFL6IIEfVmKy3cVNYMmrWzI7YblBHTvhRAmcGwkce8eVu08b9GsEhyphenhyphensPyg9lHZ7F-qkbffL_EZGh9LGlgXKku21MHrhRD-g3unFefm23LvM/w502-h640/Bronze%20Anniversary4.JPG" width="502" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used a bronze embossed scrap of cardstock from my scrap bin, Add to Cart Celebration Add-Ons from Spellbinders and vellum flowers from Pinkfresh Studio. The sentiment is an "oldie" from Papertrey ink.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBtL62c9hxCHTlOzYGhbhl-gh0Z1nRpIufZIitU4OCqzVx5N-lVGadjRT7eZUeKkh_mqlZmDR0Z6Kbkyq4B7PMHorgmZQpPD3MxoDacAh9JdG6PWX2OnLYTg1ZMkEaalDkBm8b1JuEIOrxWt2OaRQ9lrXMyRo45b17zskHRnqSq5XWV1SWcVsQMQX8bA/s2016/Bronze%20Anniversary.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBtL62c9hxCHTlOzYGhbhl-gh0Z1nRpIufZIitU4OCqzVx5N-lVGadjRT7eZUeKkh_mqlZmDR0Z6Kbkyq4B7PMHorgmZQpPD3MxoDacAh9JdG6PWX2OnLYTg1ZMkEaalDkBm8b1JuEIOrxWt2OaRQ9lrXMyRo45b17zskHRnqSq5XWV1SWcVsQMQX8bA/w480-h640/Bronze%20Anniversary.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>I hope you'll stop by the <a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Double D Challenge blog</b></a> and join in on the fun.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's the inspiration board to help you get started:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZ81VkrieWyZ2-uldKMHZaA4I37o5TwcliRKd5daht2PEsyxtsPsR2RW2pKFpvR-ss9crrBoHfesin35fSTdrXrVDvl5pMhygLUzg1UBDnWtJap_ACAEdhtz-J5ORhsCNXwcJo6WIKNgnB5obu3nbRR4d4KA6yNN7ojp7GT6V3LmbxqV04HVpJkPt7XU/s400/DD%20BD%20jan24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="267" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZ81VkrieWyZ2-uldKMHZaA4I37o5TwcliRKd5daht2PEsyxtsPsR2RW2pKFpvR-ss9crrBoHfesin35fSTdrXrVDvl5pMhygLUzg1UBDnWtJap_ACAEdhtz-J5ORhsCNXwcJo6WIKNgnB5obu3nbRR4d4KA6yNN7ojp7GT6V3LmbxqV04HVpJkPt7XU/s320/DD%20BD%20jan24.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Here's the prize you could win when you play along:</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFOYCvfyWg0FgyoeBkZbrp9kOw_-_mnv18TOesavn8S6WpCO770Utu304CmIXoBlXtZf7JWgmJjSG0ty6qd3XJqnABTqT14dcI8GxC7N3UPbRhEqqTVUnJksCMMkuJOk9FGubLTecH2z2_QZDEk_z79ogj4KWRTCLv8o0MYayBSQcpPwXPIMlxqfYbQ0/s320/DD%208th%20BD%20pz.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="306" data-original-width="320" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFOYCvfyWg0FgyoeBkZbrp9kOw_-_mnv18TOesavn8S6WpCO770Utu304CmIXoBlXtZf7JWgmJjSG0ty6qd3XJqnABTqT14dcI8GxC7N3UPbRhEqqTVUnJksCMMkuJOk9FGubLTecH2z2_QZDEk_z79ogj4KWRTCLv8o0MYayBSQcpPwXPIMlxqfYbQ0/s1600/DD%208th%20BD%20pz.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div>
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Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-63521212473582578182023-12-28T08:52:00.061-05:002023-12-28T08:52:00.134-05:00Sharing Christmas<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /></blockquote>
<div style="text-align: center;">Hello friends~ Are you all recovered from the busy-ness of the holiday?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Christmas turned out differently than we had planned. Our son, daughter-in-love and sweet P all came down sick just before they were to fly home. Allison contracted a bronchial infection and our sweet P had RSV. Our son Christopher was the healthiest of them all, having had just a cold. Needless to say, they didn't make it home for Christmas. </div><div style="text-align: center;">"A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps."</div><div style="text-align: center;">Proverbs 16:9</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Perhaps The LORD has a better plan in store for us in His good timing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just thought I'd share some cards I made this season, that I never got around to sharing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAxLsRDsm-_q-WXIR5-OZbUMQINxj8pNWQNqj9hNEEGLDt7cgg-9YKQf_B5y7SSf4XHutE8oqO-_On_64U9-dT5WdFWyzStN0_Xz0m8-9yVsIyk_LZcEYptln9anweINKnxqvGGQovLvw9OWQpgtUjggIgWPLwM3HVHsUrqP9X14jf90Te9zxOFn59cPM/s2016/Christmas%20Postage10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAxLsRDsm-_q-WXIR5-OZbUMQINxj8pNWQNqj9hNEEGLDt7cgg-9YKQf_B5y7SSf4XHutE8oqO-_On_64U9-dT5WdFWyzStN0_Xz0m8-9yVsIyk_LZcEYptln9anweINKnxqvGGQovLvw9OWQpgtUjggIgWPLwM3HVHsUrqP9X14jf90Te9zxOFn59cPM/w480-h640/Christmas%20Postage10.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Waffle Flower Postage Collage die and stencils have been such a hit this season.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZDOwR9UOZYk1aCTw91JnIqvssrpVB146ABGjMMh9RYPpWYOcEOqMgL5ZJlMWTR9VDYCqSUl3Vx0PcYQEQkz08mKFzRI6Ag6sZSxF2N5jHHII4PNJnuMu6HGCF6XbvQ_xIvPQxrEZCWXqAlM_Q_4BrmvGfGCHAYp2CblC7IGr37DlQrfHlciiKINfnko/s2016/Christmas%20Postage13.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZDOwR9UOZYk1aCTw91JnIqvssrpVB146ABGjMMh9RYPpWYOcEOqMgL5ZJlMWTR9VDYCqSUl3Vx0PcYQEQkz08mKFzRI6Ag6sZSxF2N5jHHII4PNJnuMu6HGCF6XbvQ_xIvPQxrEZCWXqAlM_Q_4BrmvGfGCHAYp2CblC7IGr37DlQrfHlciiKINfnko/w480-h640/Christmas%20Postage13.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used up some bits and bobs that have been sitting in my die cut box just waiting to be used.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwC1dplFbZwx8z1Be455AGIw79i2Y8GAjo35yMnD_qYNoyJw-9mC62KjILEAAyfUPlpuC6uVPb3yW2Ff8Sr4TpI9JjbRDmmXdJiy7dkEoIFuFPLREWKn9r1xGtCnNEcW2Je9Kob0PZMHqgOYlRUWSeMZz-I9d8aMejwD-eYYlgZ5nDQg5TVqOHwcKrMrI/s2016/Christmas%20Postage14.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwC1dplFbZwx8z1Be455AGIw79i2Y8GAjo35yMnD_qYNoyJw-9mC62KjILEAAyfUPlpuC6uVPb3yW2Ff8Sr4TpI9JjbRDmmXdJiy7dkEoIFuFPLREWKn9r1xGtCnNEcW2Je9Kob0PZMHqgOYlRUWSeMZz-I9d8aMejwD-eYYlgZ5nDQg5TVqOHwcKrMrI/w480-h640/Christmas%20Postage14.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Various companies and so many possibilities.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5kPstfJuNVxEa5Y7bqcgnFBN4d0BpknxFdWvwg3GQWyalY2c9_ZsZAZ-rYDMRXoQqnMzZ-XbbM3SV7euXnhP7KHGRfvd0tmRD5MfFTAZ10j6hBqUZ0-biciYrdqjek8YYxersKuxmaJNlAKCFmFxfcOrJ6sPH9X-aOYIKaDMbf3Nfj18VUzMQ5zUerU/s1512/Christmas%20Postage16.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1512" height="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5kPstfJuNVxEa5Y7bqcgnFBN4d0BpknxFdWvwg3GQWyalY2c9_ZsZAZ-rYDMRXoQqnMzZ-XbbM3SV7euXnhP7KHGRfvd0tmRD5MfFTAZ10j6hBqUZ0-biciYrdqjek8YYxersKuxmaJNlAKCFmFxfcOrJ6sPH9X-aOYIKaDMbf3Nfj18VUzMQ5zUerU/w640-h592/Christmas%20Postage16.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one is my favorite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week! Looking forward to the new year!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">
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Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350963491114778185noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8768485897029347810.post-26503389441514562132023-12-25T00:00:00.002-05:002023-12-25T11:17:55.930-05:00Candy Cane Lane ~ Fun with Paper on Christmas Day<div style="text-align: center;">Hello friends and Merry Christmas Day! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> I have a confession to make. I'm a bonified, certified paper hoarder.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There, I said it! I try so hard to not buy new papers until I've used up some of my older papers that sit in a paper pile for years because A.) I like them too much to use or B.) I just have so many, I can't possibly use them all. Especially when it comes to Christmas design paper. I LOVE Christmas papers! Especially Prima Marketing Christmas papers!! They always have the sweetest vintage designs. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Well grab a cuppa something warm and have a seat. Take a breather from the busy-ness of the day. This post is filled with projects I made, while trying to use up the Candy Cane Lane collection from Prima Marketing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD1KD0fjJ2yBRdi5QejuoOdvEVzJDIMoU3N-yxEHdRJ-FyEdY7tAwv_fwW3PQAB1Ajhm8AH8EE9Zyo6LuWSeTkB-iuRS-vAf5vsSekNkEuKREjyTagqXfVohZkw-ZyHRNSln7O2Eutwbg7h0tFKCVwvrZWFnt-FjXVF3vg1aWqqYZW8CzcK6ouA3yT1pg/s1370/Candy%20Cane%20Lane3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1370" data-original-width="1342" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD1KD0fjJ2yBRdi5QejuoOdvEVzJDIMoU3N-yxEHdRJ-FyEdY7tAwv_fwW3PQAB1Ajhm8AH8EE9Zyo6LuWSeTkB-iuRS-vAf5vsSekNkEuKREjyTagqXfVohZkw-ZyHRNSln7O2Eutwbg7h0tFKCVwvrZWFnt-FjXVF3vg1aWqqYZW8CzcK6ouA3yT1pg/w626-h640/Candy%20Cane%20Lane3.JPG" width="626" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">You may recall a flip album I shared using this paper last year. If you want to have another peek, you can find it <a href="https://craftingwhileiwait.blogspot.com/2022/12/candy-cane-lane-accordion-flip-album.html" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>. This year I made this sweet little journal that one could document special Christmas memories and put photo's in or use it as a Christmas daily planner. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4O3lu6TN1kyGSez5qYCBTXWxjiExP_jQeE9WUOcK6-9_okHg8TlQHAAzplcs1QLIp6m2pzGlZm5Wdi471tD-57EyUhX7XHDRkmZ5FwWHC4UKxoOdYiwevuUWX7qPteuzcVlF8B715lVwemEujEaqqOw9TVRx8ba5zWUu9p_TqAtOPgUhNJSOqDPc1C4/s1830/Candy%20Cane%20Lane5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1830" data-original-width="1480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4O3lu6TN1kyGSez5qYCBTXWxjiExP_jQeE9WUOcK6-9_okHg8TlQHAAzplcs1QLIp6m2pzGlZm5Wdi471tD-57EyUhX7XHDRkmZ5FwWHC4UKxoOdYiwevuUWX7qPteuzcVlF8B715lVwemEujEaqqOw9TVRx8ba5zWUu9p_TqAtOPgUhNJSOqDPc1C4/w518-h640/Candy%20Cane%20Lane5.JPG" width="518" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used Eileen Hull's Scoreboard XL Passport to create the cover and spine of the book, cut from heavy chipboard. I covered the book with the darling Candy Cane Lane papers and embellished it using flowers from Prima and some die cut leaves in Gold and soft blue to match the stocking Santa is filling.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9e1lNIKFqeSkCt5Qqe0wrgEPN7YDp-BlEg7jUZ09N3W0Z3mz-1FaUcL2YUcWowPKeecOHSjBM6vQQU8-cJ45vCJmdeT2SDUnFCd4_gxFdWqYxekybag3DyB3bXkYUXr8-8wAQq9LYUtIwUYgXRcCY519JspWBBrLloex4PLU-1SU0GlMLPhs5ZMgCgw/s1771/Candy%20Cane%20Lane7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1771" data-original-width="1375" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9e1lNIKFqeSkCt5Qqe0wrgEPN7YDp-BlEg7jUZ09N3W0Z3mz-1FaUcL2YUcWowPKeecOHSjBM6vQQU8-cJ45vCJmdeT2SDUnFCd4_gxFdWqYxekybag3DyB3bXkYUXr8-8wAQq9LYUtIwUYgXRcCY519JspWBBrLloex4PLU-1SU0GlMLPhs5ZMgCgw/w496-h640/Candy%20Cane%20Lane7.JPG" width="496" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Passport die includes the cute little name plate, which I also cut out of chipboard and covered with a scrap of the same paper I used for the front cover. I stamped a name using a stamp from Spellbinders Sign Here stamp set from the Flea Market Finds Collection. I tucked a tiny Tim Holtz charm beneath the name plate and a ribbon closure.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUCuAz6PidqMoF7fhdVP_7U9z_LwTI48bwU0V3hrk6IgCJBOXeJn9lnyvCrIEAKqqrWCg3vZEZHhVmU6wnqrYoupPZo9Q0FcNMcYjFq3oClv9ArYuf2nXOtTpuT6Jz8M9u7AnAVkGZMbqzLXIHs48zMg7EK2hISvWKrwtiEj5_pOfkDblw8JNlib6De0/s1877/Candy%20Cane%20Lane8.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1877" data-original-width="1503" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUCuAz6PidqMoF7fhdVP_7U9z_LwTI48bwU0V3hrk6IgCJBOXeJn9lnyvCrIEAKqqrWCg3vZEZHhVmU6wnqrYoupPZo9Q0FcNMcYjFq3oClv9ArYuf2nXOtTpuT6Jz8M9u7AnAVkGZMbqzLXIHs48zMg7EK2hISvWKrwtiEj5_pOfkDblw8JNlib6De0/w512-h640/Candy%20Cane%20Lane8.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">When you open the book, there are three tabbed dividers including three signatures of color matched cardstock pages. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSjrqwK6vF0wjieheB5ekTEuUbcvdg8HOmboAOASi8hG0WTGcjUwYGrKVYJGwRt3PcfrU5qshVSi8469qmy5p116F0L2lKkUqNqGQ2-a7HRBugyZTQGEvpx34NdWateWu9PXqOEaEZf2zVlDaptzipHYdfzocOG51_Umm5k62JOXBzn8536XVJA1qdjAE/s1636/Candy%20Cane%20Lane6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1636" data-original-width="1304" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSjrqwK6vF0wjieheB5ekTEuUbcvdg8HOmboAOASi8hG0WTGcjUwYGrKVYJGwRt3PcfrU5qshVSi8469qmy5p116F0L2lKkUqNqGQ2-a7HRBugyZTQGEvpx34NdWateWu9PXqOEaEZf2zVlDaptzipHYdfzocOG51_Umm5k62JOXBzn8536XVJA1qdjAE/w510-h640/Candy%20Cane%20Lane6.JPG" width="510" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I added the center signature first with a simple signature stitch. For the two outside signatures, I added old buttons to the outside of the spine, just to snazz it up a bit and add some vintage flair. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLYeff1v_g_qnVuMFL8b_IWq3VUy_iky0OeDkCAu7Zo5KmPmFLUYDuOYsBKMSjwupzxAEMzyDpZNhd7qzPaE-eGp5AbVS0vm2BMfCLNHhj6wS_ohpMNhpLIbEUexZizxwhEH1gYjHtuOuYxDXBxbQUJ19siOQXQYFDrjJjuM_nFoVnTaLEYZIJFdvJtg/s1705/Candy%20Cane%20Lane9.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1705" data-original-width="1403" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLYeff1v_g_qnVuMFL8b_IWq3VUy_iky0OeDkCAu7Zo5KmPmFLUYDuOYsBKMSjwupzxAEMzyDpZNhd7qzPaE-eGp5AbVS0vm2BMfCLNHhj6wS_ohpMNhpLIbEUexZizxwhEH1gYjHtuOuYxDXBxbQUJ19siOQXQYFDrjJjuM_nFoVnTaLEYZIJFdvJtg/w526-h640/Candy%20Cane%20Lane9.JPG" width="526" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the view from the top of the book. You can see the three signatures and variations of papers I used for the pages.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHKAC9z-SOuIN0tUw1JTCZlawDbuc9sFfQgRRDqpAW0ScGkdAcuV91Ntavd7NwfqWy4CWkHbhWFa02Z1twHlrE7hm8k_aiSHVYDBwQYNq8nx6FIAwOHe8S9VmRzgPMUcV4HXMa0UmbkSlmS9O08JFfbx2YVuhBPR5DbkU2OzTlTawaPCdmd3bt8PqyBM/s1556/Candy%20Cane%20Lane4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1556" data-original-width="1139" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHKAC9z-SOuIN0tUw1JTCZlawDbuc9sFfQgRRDqpAW0ScGkdAcuV91Ntavd7NwfqWy4CWkHbhWFa02Z1twHlrE7hm8k_aiSHVYDBwQYNq8nx6FIAwOHe8S9VmRzgPMUcV4HXMa0UmbkSlmS9O08JFfbx2YVuhBPR5DbkU2OzTlTawaPCdmd3bt8PqyBM/w468-h640/Candy%20Cane%20Lane4.JPG" width="468" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The finished size of the book measures 3 1/2" x 5". It's the perfect size to tuck inside a Christmas stocking!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAq6tyKvmQsaYG55HHxMCKKYu722zUgM7q_UDwu2PAqWEcVQtmsDCFh-6yZSicjhN6KOhoRWI-yf0wUMCqz8K4nEmDridKl1DgswSUKSlr3w33RVfmCepitqLritrn41TP1AqbqnsTecWD2CiPpWOv7nImNHjPas9nPG-oLGgu3uVFVnKQp2uFmXknQk0/s1512/Candy%20Cane%20Lane24.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1474" data-original-width="1512" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAq6tyKvmQsaYG55HHxMCKKYu722zUgM7q_UDwu2PAqWEcVQtmsDCFh-6yZSicjhN6KOhoRWI-yf0wUMCqz8K4nEmDridKl1DgswSUKSlr3w33RVfmCepitqLritrn41TP1AqbqnsTecWD2CiPpWOv7nImNHjPas9nPG-oLGgu3uVFVnKQp2uFmXknQk0/w640-h624/Candy%20Cane%20Lane24.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I then made three Christmas cards.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbiGu6eYuOEGbVI90Ju4mUNVYASuWshwqQuNoDh7_X2fOi7DpEcoXoBTdA3Wf7u3pE00HCbBF6Os8tWiOuhzbGghlrlZMOlP-umxflXFYjsNyLDaBz89FnlQ9sq2SwRg5dHW9nP0bonqheIlMMlCmNn6DFtFpP_OGQlHZBf82vjj1ou2dr4L0cCS9vJ4c/s1264/Candy%20Cane%20Lane15.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1264" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbiGu6eYuOEGbVI90Ju4mUNVYASuWshwqQuNoDh7_X2fOi7DpEcoXoBTdA3Wf7u3pE00HCbBF6Os8tWiOuhzbGghlrlZMOlP-umxflXFYjsNyLDaBz89FnlQ9sq2SwRg5dHW9nP0bonqheIlMMlCmNn6DFtFpP_OGQlHZBf82vjj1ou2dr4L0cCS9vJ4c/w640-h634/Candy%20Cane%20Lane15.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">adding bits of gold glitter strips and lots of WOS.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxGEQr1cfyW0c7qh5NkXeA-C6oeCt7kX0cg53aU0-aoyOyXeXhrGMk1MyEgYtGfs0AoiS5exeJbALrAmWUf1jmmde3UTifL-vC7lB7SuPZ6QAbCKmHrp2kUHN5eTFofrCwUXt81PiyLny-dYIlAgk3fvOC6KTrQ-waT_QgkSri8wTPFJ_CVVz_6eY0TE/s1828/Candy%20Cane%20Lane16.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1828" data-original-width="1462" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxGEQr1cfyW0c7qh5NkXeA-C6oeCt7kX0cg53aU0-aoyOyXeXhrGMk1MyEgYtGfs0AoiS5exeJbALrAmWUf1jmmde3UTifL-vC7lB7SuPZ6QAbCKmHrp2kUHN5eTFofrCwUXt81PiyLny-dYIlAgk3fvOC6KTrQ-waT_QgkSri8wTPFJ_CVVz_6eY0TE/w512-h640/Candy%20Cane%20Lane16.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are these images not just as cute as can be??</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMFt0jUdYMdD9lKcucc4Y7Ji-7fls62EQxomW31IUNEgSEoEgEz_ea5Q8QiIMuxMHpCwjmiEQkVejPsQ5KH_leOePWl1il-EC9-mwVefVy64sPFPhwQ5plA9Z_SlmHgWhsMkm6I0lHbnnEzNSvtfMoXLEtUDgZTzv7x5JWnmF5mvHdPB4hkxOjvTJRXPE/s1493/Candy%20Cane%20Lane.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1493" data-original-width="1454" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMFt0jUdYMdD9lKcucc4Y7Ji-7fls62EQxomW31IUNEgSEoEgEz_ea5Q8QiIMuxMHpCwjmiEQkVejPsQ5KH_leOePWl1il-EC9-mwVefVy64sPFPhwQ5plA9Z_SlmHgWhsMkm6I0lHbnnEzNSvtfMoXLEtUDgZTzv7x5JWnmF5mvHdPB4hkxOjvTJRXPE/w624-h640/Candy%20Cane%20Lane.JPG" width="624" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally, I made three treat boxes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was so happy to use up more of this beautiful Candy Cane Lane Collection from Prima. I still have lots of paper, die cuts and flowers leftover. Maybe I can finish it off next year. What should I make next?? Leave me a comment with your suggestions. I love a good challenge. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for sticking with me for this long post and thanks for stopping by!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wishing you and yours a blessed and Merry Christmas!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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