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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Sweet Chickadees

 Hey, isn't it great that September is here! It's one of my favorite months of the year. This morning I sat and listened as the birds were singing on the patio and splashing in the water from the sprinkler. I love birds almost as much as I love stamping. 

Finding a new embossing folder that comes with a die to cut the chickadees was intriguing and here you can see the result! 


I used Hammermill white card stock, and ran it through with the EF. Then using a damp brush and my watercolor paints I washed in a pale blue background around the leaves and branches. After letting it dry, the next step involved watercoloring the leaf images and branches, carefully. Lastly, the chickadees were die cut, then embossed, then colored with my colored pencils. I also used those to add details to the leaves. Popping up the birds adds dimension, and the texture of the embossing is so nice! 



I added Nuvo drops in black to accent the eyes, a banner with pearls and a birthday wish. 

Today is a special day! The birthday cake is in the oven. The family is gathering later. Life is good! Wishing you smiles and happy thoughts today!

I will enter this to:
The Paper Players Challenge, using Texture, Free and Things that Fly


NBUS - love the new EF and dies!
SSS Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Be yourself

         Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  


Supplies: 
Simon Says Stamp - Chickadee Gathering Embossing Folder and Die
Card Stock from Spellbinders
Banner and Greeting - The Greetery


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5 comments:

  1. LeAnneSeptember 1, 2026 at 12:25 PM

    I love my birds too! And this card is proof of your love as well! The other day I had goldfinches, a wren and a hummer on my flowers all at the same time! That is a fun folder and die and your coloring is light and airy! Thanks for playing with our grid this week at the Players!

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  2. InkyfingersSeptember 2, 2026 at 3:52 AM

    This beautiful card in the gallery really drew my eye Cindy. I love the texture and your mixed colouring is superb.
    Hugs,
    Carol x

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  3. Leslie MillerSeptember 3, 2026 at 11:10 AM

    Ohhh! One of my very favorite folders and it's sitting with a card half finished on my desk right now. I love what you've done with it, watercolor on the base and pencils on the birds. The banner is absolutely perfect and I believe those sweet chickadees are about to fly off to the birthday party with it! Wonderful, Cindy!

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  4. LollSeptember 3, 2026 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful watercolouring of your embossed images Cindy. Enjoy your celebration!! xx

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  5. DarnellSeptember 5, 2026 at 7:58 AM

    I admire your watercoloring of this sweet embossing folder, Cindy! (To me it's very nerve-wrecking and invariably I mess it up when I try.) That sediment banner is perfect for your design! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Darnell

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