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Friday 5 September 2014

Snowflakes in September...

 I know some of you may be groaning at the thought of another Christmas card this early, look away now....


Well after Simon Says Stamp sent me the Ornament and Presents stamp set, the least I could do was make a few cards. for this one I used the rather fabulous large Fiskars fuse snowflake, covered with my new favourite glitter called a hint of glitter from Katysue Designs. - it has a wonderful large 'grain' and really glitters, perfect for snow. The silver snowflake circles, little background snowflakes and the sentiment are from the stamp set, and I am loving using regular silver sewing thread.

A new trick of mine is to cut down my 6 x 6 base cards to 6 x 4 1/2", that way I can hang sentiments and elements off the side of the card and they still fit into the envelope, so after years of doing square cards I am enjoying this size at the moment


So I did another stint in the charity shop, apart from clucking at some of the rubbish people donate (why would they do that? Do they have a clear out of old underwear and socks and realize their dustbin is full, so have a lightbulb moment and think 'aha, charity shop.....), there was one amusing moment when a woman came up to me with a top in her hand and said 'have you got this in a size 16' I felt like saying, 'madam, this is not Harrods' but I was very nice and smiled and said nice things. Proud of my restraint...

Our little Max started his new junior school yesterday, growing up fast, and I think a quick lesson was given by Mum on how to tie a grown up tie...I bet he didn't look as tidy as this when she picked him up!



Almost the weekend again. Have a good one, I'll be back tomorrow x

22 comments:

  1. Very pretty card. I love seeing Christmas cards early, they are my favorite kind of card to make and maybe it will get me to start early this year.
    My Mom used to run the thrift shop at her church and some of the things people send in are amazing, aren't they.
    Thanks for sharing with us.

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  2. Really lovely card Enfys.
    Mags
    x

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  3. I'll make an exception for this Xmas card as it's a beauty.

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  4. gorgeous card with my favourite snowflake and doesn't Max look so grown up...where does time go...hugs kath xxx

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  5. Your Grandson looks quite handsome, hope he will have a great school year.

    I love your card, I love snowflakes so I was excited to see your card. Thanks for the tip of cutting your card down for the emblishments ... great idea! Thank You!

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  6. I love seeing your Christmas cards!
    Great job with the glitter.

    You have such a handsome grandson, he looks so grown-up in his school uniform.

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  7. I love seeing your Christmas cards!
    Great job with the glitter.

    You have such a handsome grandson, he looks so grown-up in his school uniform.

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  8. Oh Enfys - I do giggle at your charity shop tales! We once were given a pair of trainers, with the whole d toe section cut out of the left one. Someone must have had a toe op. and thought there was a market for such things.

    Do you have a skip outside the back I wonder - lost count of the number of times we caught folk rummaging round in there. And they got quite indignant when we told them to hop it!

    Di xx

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  9. Beautiful card! Max is growing up so fast, they get away from us too quickly. He looks great in his school tie. Thanks for sharing another Christmas card. Hugs, Jess

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  10. Never too early to start making the holiday cards! I am already designing and planning mine. Max looks great in his tie. BethAnn M.

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  11. I love seeing the Christmas cards. Helps me with inspiration on what to do for mine. I especially LOVE the huge snowflake !!
    Anna N.

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  12. Never tire of Christmas Cards!!! these are my FAV!! and snowflakes are my #1 choice....and I can make something close to this...thanks for sharing your talent with us...
    Isn't it funny how people think?? going to a thrift/charity shop is the same as a dept. store....but just cheaper???
    luv first day of school, first and last time they dress like that...hehe
    you have one very handsome little guy there.....firs day for my grandson he made sure his hair was comb "just right" second day it looks fine don't need to comb it...lol..... oh to be 6 again

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  13. Love your pretty CAS Christmas card, Enfys! I too get stuck in a rut of square cards, so this is a nice change and as you say, means you can hang things off the side!
    Max is growing up so quick (don't they all!) and I hope he's enjoying his new school! Hugs, Lisa x

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  14. Pretty snowflake and that coarse glitter looks lovely. Pat x

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  15. Wow Enfys, your card is gorgeous and that is such a great tip about cutting it down too.

    I really did laugh out loud at that lady asking if you had the top in another size.... well done for keeping your cool!

    Thank you so much for your visit and your lovely comment, I really do appreciate it. Anne x

    PS. Max is a little cutie!

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  16. Beautiful card dearie.loving that big snowflake.Max looks so grown up in his uniform,bless.Hugs Debbie x

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  17. Planning Christmas cake, pudding, and mincemeat this week! Still gleaning ideas for cards. Love the snowflake, really, really lovely card!

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  18. Beautiful card Enfys. I love the white & silver sparkly bits.
    Toni xx

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  19. Beautiful card Enfy just love the snowflake
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  20. Aww he looks so cute in his uniform and l reckon your right not looking the same coming home....lol your card and snowflake is stunning as always x

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  21. Great card. Love the snowflake. Max looks great

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Enfys x