Today I'm putting the Wedding work on hold to come up with something for my son's Beaver group tomorrow night.
I have been asked to do a simple crafting class for Valentine's tomorrow evening so I'm away to "beaver" (sorry couldn't resist the pun) in my craft room and try to come up with a couple of simple projects that 7/8 year old boys can do.
Mmmmm me thinks it might be easier said than done...do I go full out with red love hearts?!
Once I've decided I need to make them all a kit.
I'll be back tomorrow to show you what I've come up with.
Wish me look I'm going in! LOL.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Still crafting!
Busy, busy, busy! Just like a little bee. I'm plodding along with my Wedding invites so no time to play just now. :(
Enjoying having everyone at home, a busy house, all together with friends over playing too. Still it gives me time to hide in the craft room if all are entertained.
Yaah!
I hope you are all enjoying the half-term holidays?
Back soon I hope.
Enjoying having everyone at home, a busy house, all together with friends over playing too. Still it gives me time to hide in the craft room if all are entertained.
Yaah!
I hope you are all enjoying the half-term holidays?
Back soon I hope.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Chocolate overload!
Today is the start of half term here in Scotland so I've had a little voice following me around all day saying "mum, mum, mum." Don't you just love that? Argh!
As I wasn't going to get any crafting done we decided to make a chocolate cake for his big brother who will also be home from school tonight.
A couple of years ago my mum bought me one of the very large cupcake tins and as yet we've never quite got the measurements correct. Not that this matters as they've been converted into volcano's and other ideas. For those of you who have this tin and haven't quite got the measures correct...it takes...a 14 oz cake mix with a wee bit chopped.
As I wasn't going to get any crafting done we decided to make a chocolate cake for his big brother who will also be home from school tonight.
A couple of years ago my mum bought me one of the very large cupcake tins and as yet we've never quite got the measurements correct. Not that this matters as they've been converted into volcano's and other ideas. For those of you who have this tin and haven't quite got the measures correct...it takes...a 14 oz cake mix with a wee bit chopped.
Now in this picture it doesn't look big but it is on a dinner plate, not a side plate and a little man helped decorate it with smarties and chocolate butter icing.
I don't think we will break in it tonight, far too much chocolate at this time of night for me never mind the kids but I think we will be tomorrow.
Having licked the mixing bowl and the icing bowl my youngest announced it is very yummy mummy, the best ever....but I'm all chocolated out now....me too son...time for a sit down and a nice cup of tea.
And my kitchen....well, I think I shouldn't have cleaned it this morning 'cause after baking I've had it all to do again.
Enjoy half term break I know I'm going to!
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Sugar bowl challenge 77
Doesn't this challenge come around quickly?
Today's sketch over on the Sugar Bowl is from the lovely Kiki with the theme "LOVE".
Now I don't normally do mushy love cards, I'm more of a "say it how it is card" be it rude or cheeky, especially for this time of year but in true challenge style I decided to have a go and got out the heart paper!
Now I know this wee cutie has a Christmas style hat but it's cold and wintery up here in Scotland and with cute hearts on her hat and that lovely knitted heart I thought why not use for Valentine's day too.
This paper also takes me back to my childhood....confession time....I used to have red love heart paper!! I know....ME! Maybe that is why I don't do hearts, LOL. Now that you've picked yourself off the floor I have used;
Paper by Teresa Collins "Crush", Kraft, white and red card, Knitted with love SN stamp, Hero arts carta stamp sentiment, prisma pencils, glossy accents with ribbon and charm from stash.
And Kiki's fab sketch;
Up for grabs for the random winner of the challenge is your choice of 4 fabulous Sugar Nellie stamps which will rise to 6 if we get over 100 entries.
It only remains for me to say one thing;
Today's sketch over on the Sugar Bowl is from the lovely Kiki with the theme "LOVE".
Now I don't normally do mushy love cards, I'm more of a "say it how it is card" be it rude or cheeky, especially for this time of year but in true challenge style I decided to have a go and got out the heart paper!
This paper also takes me back to my childhood....confession time....I used to have red love heart paper!! I know....ME! Maybe that is why I don't do hearts, LOL. Now that you've picked yourself off the floor I have used;
Paper by Teresa Collins "Crush", Kraft, white and red card, Knitted with love SN stamp, Hero arts carta stamp sentiment, prisma pencils, glossy accents with ribbon and charm from stash.
And Kiki's fab sketch;
Up for grabs for the random winner of the challenge is your choice of 4 fabulous Sugar Nellie stamps which will rise to 6 if we get over 100 entries.
It only remains for me to say one thing;
"You've got to be in it to win it, enjoy and happy crafting!"
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
WOYWW 140
It's that time again and I was a bad crafter last week and missed "What's on your work desk Wednesday". In my defence I had a call to say my parents had decided to visit so I had a mad dash around the house tidying, as you do!
Today I shall be mostly preparing Wedding stationary.
I had the go ahead from a bride to be yesterday to crack on with her invites, navy and white, very elegant and stylish (I should say at this point her choice).
This is me cutting everything out ready for a mass stick together!
If you would like to see what other crafters are up to today on their desks why not pop on over to the lovely Julia's blog and have a nose.
My craft room tidy has ground to a halt as it does frequently, I never get all the way around.
Things to make first, tee, hee, which is much more enjoyable.
Happy WOYWW and "Keep calm and carry on crafting!"
Today I shall be mostly preparing Wedding stationary.
I had the go ahead from a bride to be yesterday to crack on with her invites, navy and white, very elegant and stylish (I should say at this point her choice).
This is me cutting everything out ready for a mass stick together!
If you would like to see what other crafters are up to today on their desks why not pop on over to the lovely Julia's blog and have a nose.
My craft room tidy has ground to a halt as it does frequently, I never get all the way around.
Things to make first, tee, hee, which is much more enjoyable.
Happy WOYWW and "Keep calm and carry on crafting!"
Monday, February 06, 2012
Less is more again!
Twice in one week must be a record for me. I found myself with a wee bit of time this afternoon inbetween jobs and as the ladies over on Less is More have added the challenge this week to use the colour AQUA....one of my fav's....I had to have a play. Well it would be rude not to, LOL!
I have used Broken china distress ink and stamps by Marion Emberson Design; Finding Joy everyday, Birthday kisses and Just because from PI. The frame is by Spellbinder Fleur de lis Square and bling by Artoz.
I really enjoyed this challenge again this week.
Wedding samples away for final approval, my parents have gone home to snow....so now I have some housework and crafting to catch up on. Boo to the housework but bring on the crafting!
On the crafting front we have just got a new link for the Sugar Bowl blog......are you liking it....I am.
I have used Broken china distress ink and stamps by Marion Emberson Design; Finding Joy everyday, Birthday kisses and Just because from PI. The frame is by Spellbinder Fleur de lis Square and bling by Artoz.
I really enjoyed this challenge again this week.
Wedding samples away for final approval, my parents have gone home to snow....so now I have some housework and crafting to catch up on. Boo to the housework but bring on the crafting!
On the crafting front we have just got a new link for the Sugar Bowl blog......are you liking it....I am.
Friday, February 03, 2012
Less is More
Yesterday once all my orders were complete I decided to have a wee play on the "Less is More" blog. I am feeling really bad as I haven't played for such a long time but with the run up to Christmas and all that comes with it I was a tad busy. The sketch which closed tomorrow is as follows;
I love the idea behind the Less is more site taking cards right back to the bare bones....but it sometimes can be a little scary! For my card I have masked the area I wanted to ink, adding Antique distress ink then Tea die. I have then used a PI stamp by Marion Emberson Just because for the swirls. The butterfly is by Spellbinders and has been cut twice embossed and then glittered. The sentiment stamps is also by Marion, the glitter is by Martha Stewart and the bling from Zva Creative.
I have been very quiet on here just lately as I am busy doing samples for a Wedding and my next demo at Papercraft's Boutique in Elgin. I also have my parents up for a few days so I fully intend to chill with them and have some fun days out and about.
So that is all from me today.....back soon.
And my take is;
I love the idea behind the Less is more site taking cards right back to the bare bones....but it sometimes can be a little scary! For my card I have masked the area I wanted to ink, adding Antique distress ink then Tea die. I have then used a PI stamp by Marion Emberson Just because for the swirls. The butterfly is by Spellbinders and has been cut twice embossed and then glittered. The sentiment stamps is also by Marion, the glitter is by Martha Stewart and the bling from Zva Creative.
I have been very quiet on here just lately as I am busy doing samples for a Wedding and my next demo at Papercraft's Boutique in Elgin. I also have my parents up for a few days so I fully intend to chill with them and have some fun days out and about.
So that is all from me today.....back soon.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Do you take shortcuts?
Do you find that you are really bad at sending cards especially on time when you make them?
Or is it just me?
Talk about a bus man's holiday!
If you are like me and get caught last minute to you cheat a wee bit?
Confessions of a crafter!!
Today it is my wee nephew's birthday and I remembered Saturday just after last post for Monday. After a conversation with my brother it seems my wee nephew is very keen on dinosaurs just now. My brother and I do have an arrangement that we buy an extra present for our kids from each other that way they get something that is needed or wanted. However the guilt of not sending his card yet sent me onto the net yesterday looking for a wee something to send....I came up with a walking helium filled dinosaur balloon which will arrive in a huge box for him to open tomorrow.
What two year old isn't happen with a large balloon and a big box?
Now my brother loves minimum cards so this morning I set to work on my "cheat" card and here it is;
The dinosaur is from PC Hugware and I have decoupaged it myself adding google eyes and Glossy accents. The two was created on my Cricut machine and the lettering on the computer. Less is definitely the case on this card, but I'm guessing he will be more interested in the box and balloon, if my boys are anything to go on at that age.
I bet all you crafters out there are much better organised than me....in my defence I do always seem to have other work on, honest.
I also wanted to send my eldest boy a wee food parcel at school so always like to pop a note in too.
Again as I am needing to be elsewhere today it has been another quick card using PC Hugware......shock horror!!
He loves all animals and at the moment is showing a real interest in reptiles so I thought this Gecko would be ideal, again I've just added a 3d element and Glossy accents.
So ladies and gentlemen my confession is official.....runs off to my craft room to hang my head in shame! LOL.
I'd love to hear how you cheat when you're short of time........please don't tell me I'm the only one!
Or is it just me?
Talk about a bus man's holiday!
If you are like me and get caught last minute to you cheat a wee bit?
Confessions of a crafter!!
Today it is my wee nephew's birthday and I remembered Saturday just after last post for Monday. After a conversation with my brother it seems my wee nephew is very keen on dinosaurs just now. My brother and I do have an arrangement that we buy an extra present for our kids from each other that way they get something that is needed or wanted. However the guilt of not sending his card yet sent me onto the net yesterday looking for a wee something to send....I came up with a walking helium filled dinosaur balloon which will arrive in a huge box for him to open tomorrow.
What two year old isn't happen with a large balloon and a big box?
Now my brother loves minimum cards so this morning I set to work on my "cheat" card and here it is;
The dinosaur is from PC Hugware and I have decoupaged it myself adding google eyes and Glossy accents. The two was created on my Cricut machine and the lettering on the computer. Less is definitely the case on this card, but I'm guessing he will be more interested in the box and balloon, if my boys are anything to go on at that age.
I bet all you crafters out there are much better organised than me....in my defence I do always seem to have other work on, honest.
I also wanted to send my eldest boy a wee food parcel at school so always like to pop a note in too.
Again as I am needing to be elsewhere today it has been another quick card using PC Hugware......shock horror!!
He loves all animals and at the moment is showing a real interest in reptiles so I thought this Gecko would be ideal, again I've just added a 3d element and Glossy accents.
So ladies and gentlemen my confession is official.....runs off to my craft room to hang my head in shame! LOL.
I'd love to hear how you cheat when you're short of time........please don't tell me I'm the only one!
Friday, January 27, 2012
New class.
Today I have mostly been playing getting ready for my next class in February at the Papercraft's Boutique in Elgin, samples will be in the shop from next week if anyone local is interested.
Unfortunately if you are not "local" I will be listed them on my blog later next month....
the shop gets first dibs!
I will have a word and see if I can do a sneaky peak.......if you are interested?
Mmmmmm what have I been playing with....big clue if you look back over the last few posts you will get an idea.
Anyway that's all from me today I'll be back with something to show you shortly.
Happy crafting!
Unfortunately if you are not "local" I will be listed them on my blog later next month....
the shop gets first dibs!
I will have a word and see if I can do a sneaky peak.......if you are interested?
Mmmmmm what have I been playing with....big clue if you look back over the last few posts you will get an idea.
Anyway that's all from me today I'll be back with something to show you shortly.
Happy crafting!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sugar bowl 76
Sugar arh, honey, honey....it's that time again and today is the turn of the wonderful Gayle to set the sketch for the Sugar Bowl. The challenge this time is paper piecing.
Here is my take on the sketch;
And the sketch;
As you can see I have rotated the sketch through 90 degrees and added the wee cutie Delia from over at Sugar Nellie.
The papers are Memory box gossamer, Martha Stewart punch Scalloped dots, ribbons and embellishments from my stash.
Delia is coloured with Prisma pencils, paper from Memory box, Stickles glitter, Glossy accents and Distress stain Vintage photo.
Unfortunately the picture was taking on a dark day...we seem to be having a lot of them just now...maybe 'cause it's Winter!
Roll on Spring.
And the prize..............
Up for grabs are 4 of your choice Sugar Nellie stamps jumping up to 6 if there are more than 100 entries.....top tip if you have chance you can enter more than once! LOL. Just remember to use a Sugar Nellie stamp to qualify for a chance to win.
That's all from me today, happy crafting and as Arnie would say "I'll be back."
Here is my take on the sketch;
And the sketch;
As you can see I have rotated the sketch through 90 degrees and added the wee cutie Delia from over at Sugar Nellie.
The papers are Memory box gossamer, Martha Stewart punch Scalloped dots, ribbons and embellishments from my stash.
Delia is coloured with Prisma pencils, paper from Memory box, Stickles glitter, Glossy accents and Distress stain Vintage photo.
Unfortunately the picture was taking on a dark day...we seem to be having a lot of them just now...maybe 'cause it's Winter!
Roll on Spring.
And the prize..............
Up for grabs are 4 of your choice Sugar Nellie stamps jumping up to 6 if there are more than 100 entries.....top tip if you have chance you can enter more than once! LOL. Just remember to use a Sugar Nellie stamp to qualify for a chance to win.
That's all from me today, happy crafting and as Arnie would say "I'll be back."
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
What's on your Workdesk Wednesday 138
Another week and another Wednesday, what time is it?
What's on your work desk?
Today I've just added some final charms to my Tim Holtz bag. I decided to personalise it a wee tad more. First my choice of Tim's four new bags;
Now I found these fab flowers in Dotty P's in the sale. Bargain! I thought it would work fab with my bag.
I have made an angel, added chain with scissors and a sewing machine together with lots of little number charms to go with the theme of the bag.
My personalised District Market bag complete.
How lucky am I that I get paid to play with all these lovely yummy new products, every time a parcel arrives I have to pinch myself. So what am I going to be doing?
I'm going to try out some different stamping techniques but I will show you next month what I come up with.
That is all from me today, I'm afraid to say I'm away to tackle my ironing mountain before having a play with the above...I will be back later to check out your desks and see what you are up to.
Have a great "hump" day (middle of the week)....just in case you thought I meant something different, LOL.
What's on your work desk?
Today I've just added some final charms to my Tim Holtz bag. I decided to personalise it a wee tad more. First my choice of Tim's four new bags;
Now I found these fab flowers in Dotty P's in the sale. Bargain! I thought it would work fab with my bag.
I then decided to add a few charms to make it relevant to me.
My personalised District Market bag complete.
Why not pop over to Julia's blog and see what everyone else is up to today on their crafty space. As for my desk....mmmm....lots of new goodies from Personal Impressions in preparation for my first demo this year, do you want a wee look?How lucky am I that I get paid to play with all these lovely yummy new products, every time a parcel arrives I have to pinch myself. So what am I going to be doing?
I'm going to try out some different stamping techniques but I will show you next month what I come up with.
That is all from me today, I'm afraid to say I'm away to tackle my ironing mountain before having a play with the above...I will be back later to check out your desks and see what you are up to.
Have a great "hump" day (middle of the week)....just in case you thought I meant something different, LOL.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
I'm late!
Today I am sharing what I like to call a belated "Happy New Year" card or what should have been a Christmas card.
You'd think someone who made cards and has in the past worked in a Post Office would be aware that
a. Christmas is coming!
and
b. That foreign dates are well before UK ones.
I am aware of both, honest, but every year I get caught out with this.
In my defence a new address was required for this card which I would not get till Christmas and I couldn't reciprocate until then.
This year I decided not to worry and just to make a nice card in the New Year with maybe a slight Christmas theme. Here it is;
You can see the glitter better in this picture although it does look a little yellow it is in fact clear.
Anyway this card is winging it's way to New Zealand tomorrow....not far to go!
What do you think of my new blog background?
I had a few issues today with my previous one so decided to go for a whole new look. I do wish I was more computer literate. You would not believe how long it took me to change it....let's just say it is embarrassing!
More from me tomorrow for WOYWW!!
You'd think someone who made cards and has in the past worked in a Post Office would be aware that
a. Christmas is coming!
and
b. That foreign dates are well before UK ones.
I am aware of both, honest, but every year I get caught out with this.
In my defence a new address was required for this card which I would not get till Christmas and I couldn't reciprocate until then.
This year I decided not to worry and just to make a nice card in the New Year with maybe a slight Christmas theme. Here it is;
All the stamps are from Waltzing Mouse, I love their range especial those designed to work with the Spellbinder dies.
I have kept it simple with a brown and cream theme....not too Christmassie but added a wee bit of stickles glitter and Vintage photo distress ink then finished with clear seed beads.
Another less is more card for you....
Anyway this card is winging it's way to New Zealand tomorrow....not far to go!
What do you think of my new blog background?
I had a few issues today with my previous one so decided to go for a whole new look. I do wish I was more computer literate. You would not believe how long it took me to change it....let's just say it is embarrassing!
More from me tomorrow for WOYWW!!
Monday, January 23, 2012
New beginnings.
I'm back a little later than planned but I had my housework head on this morning and as it is a rare occasion I took full advantage of it.
Today I wanted to show you one of the cards I made at the crop. This is a straight forward card with just a little colour, matting and layering. Less is more! Or so folk say. I have to admit that I seem to be going through this phase at the moment...I think I'm liking the unfussy look.
I still love all the layered cards that are about in blog-land. I'm just a typical Gemini....
I like this way...
I like that...but which is best?
Fight! (As my boys would say, guess what program they love to watch?!)
This little digi image is available at Funkykits and I adore it. It has to be my favourite baby image just now. It has been coloured using copic markers and just layered onto blue card stock. Simples squeak!
Bambino (the name of the stamp) is just too cute for words.
Don't you think?
Anyway that's all from me today I'm away to magic something up for tea...mmmmm!
Today I wanted to show you one of the cards I made at the crop. This is a straight forward card with just a little colour, matting and layering. Less is more! Or so folk say. I have to admit that I seem to be going through this phase at the moment...I think I'm liking the unfussy look.
I still love all the layered cards that are about in blog-land. I'm just a typical Gemini....
I like this way...
I like that...but which is best?
Fight! (As my boys would say, guess what program they love to watch?!)
Bambino (the name of the stamp) is just too cute for words.
Don't you think?
Anyway that's all from me today I'm away to magic something up for tea...mmmmm!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Crop day
Today I've been to our local crop
and I've had a lovely afternoon of
crafting, tea and CAKE!
Great company with like minded crafter's too.
What did I get up to?
Lots of chatting and laughing!
A wee bit of a boogie!
And some crafting!
Unfortunately no photographs yet
as it was dark by the time I got home,
but I made a few cards and some charms....
Mmmm!
Back tomorrow with a few pics.
I'm away for a Sunday night chillaxe.
I hope you've all had a good weekend.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Drum roll please!
Right my candy is now closed....
I'd firstly like to say a big
THANK YOU
to all who took part
but unfortunately there can be only one winner and that is......
BECKY
If you could e-mail your address here
I will get the parcel out to you first thing Monday.
Enjoy!
I am very excited today, guess what I got in the post?
Oh my how lucky am I?
Now all I've got to do is pray that we are not hit by lots of snow in the North of Scotland between now and then.
Flights are booked.
Can't wait to see what is going to be new this season.
I must try and remember to take my good camera this year so I can share some snippets with you all.
Finally today I wanted to share this card I made for a pal yesterday.
I don't normal do baby cards in such a bright combination but
my brief was that the nursery was decorated in,
"Mama and Papa's Gingerbread".
You must see the collection, it is so cute.
Here is my interpretation;
I have used my Sizzix Gingerbread man die,
the rest of the papers and buttons are from my stash.
I love this baby range
I'm afraid I was really boring and had
Winnie the Pooh when my kids were babes.
Anyway guys that is all from me today,
I hope you all have a fantastic weekend.
"Happy crafting!"
Friday, January 20, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
What's on your Workdesk Wednesday 137
For a start this week you can in fact see my desk
which is much better than last weeks attempt.
How much neater is that?! LOL.
Note I haven't shared the whole of my room,
it is still a work in progress,
slow wins the race ask any tortoise!
Plus I keep getting distracting finding more things I'd forgotten I'd bought.
Lots of ooooo's and arrrrrr's and maybe a stroke or two....you know what I mean don't you?
So on my desk today is my next Sugar Bowl card, or is it?
Maybe I will use this SN stamp maybe not....such a tease.
I'm away to put on the kettle and make a brew, kick back my heels and make a card.
Why not pop on over to Julia's blog
and see what everyone else is up to today.
Oh and before I go....
I got candy in the post before this one up for grabs closing date is this Friday, just if you are interested.
Happy crafting everyone. x
Monday, January 16, 2012
New to you
Whilst having a good old sort out,
I can't believe how much I have that hasn't even been opened yet,
I thought I might share some if you likie?
How about a wee bit of new to you stash?
I am obviously not going to get through everything here so who would like to help me out?
To be in with a chance of re-home what is in the picture below;
...just leave me a comment, follow me and mention on your blog (just the usual).
I will ship anywhere
although I must mention the last parcel I sent to Europe didn't arrive at it's destination,
just so you are aware.
Please could you give a loving new home to this stash?
Included in the parcel;
We are Memory keepers Double sided 12" papers Hoopla x 8
2 x sheets of embossed stickers
Autumn leaves Stampology layered clear stamps Invitation and Party
Imagination coasters Gin-x fun flowers pink
Distress ink Black soot
A selection of glittered blooms, ribbons and girlie charms.
I shall leave this open till the end of the week and announce a winner on Saturday.
Good luck and happy crafting. xxx
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Still tidying!
Yes I'm still here trying to put some order into my craft space.
In my defence I am not working at full pace
or even half pace
and am constantly getting distracted either by third parties
or the desire to craft rather than clean.
I am officially having withdrawal effects today especially now there is space on my desk.
Still on the upside I've found a stash of chocolate I'd forgotten about so that is getting me through.
My youngest is threatening a bike ride this afternoon
oh the joys!
Can you tell I can't wait?
Still it will work off one or two chocolates.
Hope you are all having a lovey crafty Sunday.
I will craft later!
I hope.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
We're back!
It's Sugar bowl 75 and we're back after a wee break for Christmas.
This time it is my sketch with the theme
"BIRTHDAYS"
a nice easy one to get us all back into the swing after all those festive nibbles and drinks!
Back to normality.
BUMP!
Here's my take on the sketch;
As you can see I've kept to the less is more approach this time.
I am really enjoying working on craft and stripping cards right back.
I have used:
Sugar Nellie digi image Summer.
Spellbinder grand die scalloped square and nestabilities oval.
The papers are DCWV Linen Closet.
Brads from Cathy, trim and rub ons from stash and coloured with prisma pencils.
The sketch;
I've moved a couple of bits around.
Which is allowed. :)
I wanted to use "Summer" to lift the mood of January....
with promises of warmer weather and sunny days....
not the cold and snow which has yet to arrive...
I hope it stays off till after the show in Birmingham as tickets and classes are booked.
I am not normally that well organised.
The prize this time....
Up for grabs your choice of 4 Sugar Nellie stamps
should we go over the 100 entry mark your choice of 6 SN stamps.
It only remains for me to say....
I hope you enjoy the sketch and as usual you've got to be in it to win it.
"Happy crafting!"
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