Thank You Cinnamon Ornaments

My daughter asked me create her some thank you notes, so I whipped up some and added little cinnamon ornaments as a small gift.

Essentials by Ellen Voices in My Head, The Ton Confetti Borders sentiments, Reverse Confetti Gift Card Holder die, AALL & Create Superbly Square Stencil, Lawn Fawn Yeti Ink, Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy, Versafine Onyx Black Ink, Brutus Monroe Hyper Pigment Gold

I sponged on the background with Lawn Fawn Ink and an AALL stencil.

Each ornament is finished with Brutus Monroe's Hyper Gold pigment.

Simon Says (Wednesday): Sparkle & Shine

Allsorts Challenge 603/4 Sparkle & Shine

 

If you are interested in this Cinnamon ornament recipe...here you go!

Cinnamon Ornament Recipe

Ingredients (yields 5-6 ornaments)

-1 Cup Ground Cinnamon

-1 tsp Nutmeg

-1 tsp Cloves 

-3/4 Cup unsweetened applesauce

-2 TBS Tacky Glue (I use Aleene's Original Craft glue) 

-Cookie Cutters 

Directions

Combine the spices with applesauce. Add glue and knead well with hands until mixture forms stiff dough. Dust the surface lightly with cinnamon and roll out the dough 1/4" thick. Cut the dough with cookie cutters and lay out on a sheet of waxed paper.  Gently poke a hole in each with a straw. Leave in a safe place to dry for about a week, flipping the ornament multiple times each day to evenly dry.  When dry, decorate with paint and/or glitter and attach a ribbon. You can store finished ornament in a plastic bag and reuse it each year.

My girls make these every year and they are well received! 

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Thanks

As always, I appreciate you and thank you for your visits to my blog!

INkspirational DT Something in Your Home

 

It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!

The Ton Stamps Timeless Icons, Double Pierced Rectangles, Reverse Confetti This & That Paper Pad, Brutus Monroe Cardstock Speckled Egg

Nonni chose our theme today~

I have three grown daughters, so know this...we've had LOTS of purses, heels and 'TUDE through my home. ;)

My daughters are the sweetest, but they do have my sassy. ;)

Hey, it keeps things interesting. ;)

Please join us with your unique creation!

INkspirational DT Snow

 

It's time for another INkspirational challenge prompt!

This time the word is SNOW.

Colorado Stamp Company Big & Bold Frosty's Hat/Nordic Snowflakes, Stamplorations Let it Snow die, Buttons Galore & More Limeade Sprinkletz, Copics

Please join us with your unique creation!

Storms Do Not Last

Hang in there friends,

this too shall pass.

Sassy & Crafty Storms Do Not Last, My Favorite Things Rainbow Whimsy, Pink & Main Star dies/Stitched Slimline dies

As 2020 is drawing to a close, I'm proud of all of us for rolling with the tide this year.

Everyone I know and don't know have been challenged beyond anything we could imagine.

Look at us out here...surviving another day.

Simon Says (Monday): Favorite Technique

(die cutting)

One day at a time, just like years past.

I'm so grateful for the time you take to stop by~

 

Christmas Mug Gift Card Holders

 

I was excited to see these mug dies from The Ton...

The Ton Christmas Mug dies, Folk Art Dragonfly Glaze, Recycled cereal boxes for layers

they're huge!

Perfect for gift cards~

There's a wee bit of Folk Art Dragonfly Glaze I painted on the top layer of swirl.

Allsorts Challenge Week #601: Anything But a Card

Simon Says (Monday): Favorite Technique

Die cutting is my go to, especially when I can't seem to focus.

I love just die cutting different cardstock colors and layering them up.

Sometimes I sturdy up the layers with recycled cereal boxes.

This tutorial gave me the idea years ago!

Thank you for stopping by today~

Joy To the World Modern Tree

Reverse Confetti Branch Out Confetti Cuts, The Ton Easy Expressions Holiday, Catherine Pooler Circle Stripe Die, Tonic Studios Mirror cardstock

I love this photo prompt and I finally got a chance to finish a card for it...

 

All Sorts Challenge: Week 600 Christmas Flowers, Wreaths, Trees

Simon Says (Wednesday): Fun With Dies

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Forever

 

This is more of an anything goes card...it came together because the colors seemed to play well. 

Many times I will stamp with multiple colors of a set in one setting and figure out their homes later.

  The variety on hand makes it easier to assemble with suitable patterned and cardstock papers.

 

Sunny Studio Stamps Abundant Harvest, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Essentials 1 Die, Stamplorations Forever Die

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

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Happy Everything

This year has been ALL THE THINGS.

It's a blur. ;)

Stamplorations Happy Everything Phrase die, Papertrey Ink In the Meadow Silhouettes dies/Winter Penquin snowflake die, The Ton Grouped Fresh Sunflowers/Butternut Squash/Grouped Autumn Foliage, Pink & Main Slimline Stitched Dies/Beautiful Slimline dies

 

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

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Fa La La La Latte

Stamplorations sentiment, Verve (no longer in business) coffee cups, Pretty Pink Post Mini Storybook die, Darice snowflake die, Brutus Monroe Snowflake dies, Fancy Pants Designs Howl Patterned Paper
 

Simon Says (Monday): Food and/or Drink

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Creating for the Holidays

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Pumpkins

The Ton Ella Pumpkins,Riley and Company sentiment,PInk and Main Stitched Slimline die,Avery Elle Double Pierced Rectangles, Brutus Monroe sequins, Reverse Confetti Autumn Paper Pad 

Simon Says (Monday): Food and/or Drink

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

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Christmas Hat

 

I was inspired by a rabbit in a hat design shared at Colorado Craft Company's Facebook Group.

I flipped and filled this iconic Big and Bold Hat with embossed Snowflakes.

Colorado Craft Company Big and Bold Frosty's Hat/Nordic Snowflakes, Versamark Embossing Ink, Brutus Monroe Heat Resistant Vellum/Embossing Powders (Mic Drop/Marshmallow), Stampendous Embossing Enamels (Aged Teal, Aged Scarlet, Aged Spice), Vicki Boutin Iridescent Glitter Texture Paste, Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Pink & Main Sweater Weather Patterned Paper

Extra sparkles coming from Brutus Monroe's Mic Drop embossing powder and touches of Vicki Boutin's Iridescent Glitter Texture Paste.

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Creating for the Holidays

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

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INkspirational DT Photo Challenge

It's time for another challenge at INkspirational!

Picket Fence Studios Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Altenew Holiday Flower sentiment, Pink and Main Stitched Star dies, DecoArt Red Galaxy Glitter Acrylic Paint

This time it's the sweetest photo~

I immediately thought of this tree in greys and I added dots of DecoArt Red Galaxy Glitter Acrylic paint.

Please visit the challenge blog and see what my talented team mates have come up with.

Then have fun creating and share with us your unique creation!

Thanks for stopping by~

Let it Snow Orange Panel

Unconventional colors are fun to design with~

Stamplorations Let it Snow Die, Sunny Studios Autumn Splendor berry stamp, Pink & Main Beautiful Slimline die, Darice snowflake die, Reverse Confetti Autum Abundance Paper Pad, Circle die

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Creating for the Holidays

Simon Says (Wednesday): Christmas

Thanks for stopping by to say hi!

 

Joy Tag Card

I have piles of scraps.

Many times I'll grab from the stacks of random die cuts and start layering for a quick card.

Journaling tags help give that extra color and interest.

I trimmed one up to fit this tag.

Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Essentials 1, Papertrey Ink Winter Penquin small snowflake, Darice snowflake die, Avery Elle Wonky Square, Altenew Merry Christmas die
 

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Creating for the Holidays

Simon Says (Wednesday): Christmas

Hang in there friends~

INkspirational DT Post: Frame It

 

It's time for another INkspirational challenge!

This time it's Carol's turn to pick a theme and she chose Frame It~

Altenew Warm Heart, Circle die, My Favorite Things Sweet Snowflakes, Merry Christmas Script die, Tim Holtz Tonic Deckle Torn Edge Trimmer, Avery Elle Double Pierced Rectangle, Tonic Studios Cardstock (Rose Platinum, Red Velvet, Glossy Black)

I framed the penguin with a deckle trimmed panel and the circle is somewhat framing the snowflakes.

Please join us with your unique creation!

Focus on the Good Triangles

My holiday card designs are all over the map, but 2020 is the year for throw some snowflakes on it and call it a day.

You feel me? ;)

Any encouragement is appreciated, in my opinion.

Brutus Monroe Vintage Floral Backdround sentiment, Erin Lee Creative Triangle Collage die, Pink and Main Stitched Slimline Die, Avery Elle Double Pierced Rectangle, Papertrey Ink Winter Penguin snowflake die, Tonic Studios Cardstock (Rustic Dusk, Seafoam Green, Glossy Black, Burnished Rose), My Favorite Things Painted Prints Citrus stripes

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Creating for the Holidays

 

Thank you for your visit today!

Totally All Star

I created this for my friend who was an 80's teen as well.

 I love this set; it's so fun! :)

 Pink and Main My Jam, Copics

Simon Says (Monday): Remembrance/Thinking of You

Simon Says (Wednesday): Thinking of You

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Together is Always Better

Picket Fence Studios Together is Always Better sentiment, Avery Elle Double Pierced Rectangles, Pretty Pink Posh Mini Storybook 1 Square dies, Papertrey Ink Winter Penguin snowflake die, Tonic Studios Mirror Cardstock (Marina Mist, Rustic Dusk,Seafoam Green), Brutus Monroe Cardstock (Sea, Jack o Lantern)

Simon Says (Monday): Remembrance/Thinking of You

Simon Says (Wednesday): Thinking of You

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge: Creating for the Holidays

Thank you for stopping by today!

Ridiculously Amazing

So here's a fun thing that happened recently...my daughter dressed up as one of these dudes...in this exact color. ;)

 Altenew Congrats, Stamplorations Strong Women, Pink and Main Stitched Stars, Copics

The costume was a hit, of course!

I was super excited to see this stamp set from Altenew!

Simon Says (Wednesday): Thinking of You

Allsorts 596: For Teens or Children

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Christmas Doily

Layer upon layer and a simple looking, not-so-simply created card is born.

Brutus Monroe Mandala die/Foundation Circle die, Darice Snowflake die, Colorado Craft Company Anita Jeram Christmas Tree Cat, Tonic Studio Burnished Rose/Glossy Black Cardstock

 

Photo challenge inspiration:

Thank you for the visit; I appreciate you!

Meowy Christmas

Aaah, such a sweet image released by Colorado Craft Company. ;)

Colorado Craft Company Anita Jeram Christmas Tree Cat, My Favorite Things Sweet Snowflakes, Tonic Studios Cardstock (Fresh Mint, Glazed Chestnut, Cosmic Copper), Copics

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

 

Thanks for visiting me today!

'Tis the Season

I believe this is my last spooky fall card...

  Riley & Company sentiment, Sunny Studio Stamps Pretty Pumpkins, Brutus Monroe Fall Leaves, Papertrey Ink Brushed Off Rectangles and Squares, Reverse Confetti Abundant Autumn Patterned Paper, washi

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

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Online Friend

 

I'm messing with some bright colors today.

The Ton Stamps Grouped Fresh Sunflowers, Brutus Monroe Stencil of the Month, Rina K Designs Neon Hello Yellow ink, Sassy and Crafty Sentiments 2.0, Ranger Dylusions  washi

I sponged Rina K Neon Hello Yellow through Brutus Monroe's stencil of the month and found matching cardstock to washi.

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

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Merry Gnome

 

Is anyone else exhausted?

I am, just a wee bit.

Picket Fence Studios A Gnome Winter, Erin Lee Creative Triangle Collage Die, Technique Tuesday snowflake dies, Sizzix Hero Arts Birds & Trees, Hero Arts Stamp & Cut Merry Christmas Script, Erin Lee Creative Holographic cardstock

Anytime I create though, I feel better. :)

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

(Erin Lee Creative Holographic Cardstock and Sizzix Hero Arts Birds & Trees Embossing Folder)

Thank you for stopping by today!

INkspirational DT Post: Night

 

It's time for another challenge at INkspirational!

Papertrey Ink A Thrill of Hope, Avery Elle Star Frame

This time the theme is Night.

I tried to find a Christmas sentiment that had "night", and this one fit the bill.

Please join my talented team mates and I at the challenge site with your unique creation!

Splendid Star Wreath

 

I rediscovered this star wreath...

Brutus Monroe Christopher-isms/Marsala Cardstock, Avery Elle Star Frame, My Favorite Things Sweet Snowflakes, Tonic Studios Cardstock (Seafoam Green,Glazed Chestnut,Cosmic Copper,Imperial Blue), Erin Lee Creative Metallic Magenta

it was sitting deep within my supplies. ;)

Make My Monday Challenge #134: Masculine

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"Tis the Season

'Tis the season and all the things.

This year I'm going to celebrate transitional holidays.

I'm easing into all that's fall, going into Christmasy colors,

especially since we don't have clear cut calendars these days. ;)

Stamplorations Plaid Maker Stencil, Riley & Company sentiment, Sunny Studio Abundant Autumn, Papertrey Ink Brushed Off Square

Simon Says (Wednesday): Layer it Up

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Designer Merry Christmas

I have beautiful scraps all around my desk~

Simon Says Stamp Christmas Cheer, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Essentials, Erin Lee Creative Retro Swirls Background, Technique Tuesday Snowflake die, Brutus Monroe Alabaster Ink and Cardstock (Marsala, Harvest), striped washi

many times magic happens and all I need is a sentiment.

Check out the designer elements in this photo~

black and white bold graphics married with earthy mustard and dusty rose (I interpreted it with a burgundy tag).

Clean lines allow many colors to lay near without clashing.

Simon Says (Wednesday): Layer it Up

All Sorts Challenge Week 595: Celebration Time

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