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Tuesday 20 October 2015
Three Wise Men
Hi friends! Today's video shows a great way to use Sparkle Texture paste and use it to match your flowers to your projects as well.
The finished dimensions are
7" x 8 1/2" in size. All for now, Sue x
Stunning card, I love it. Melody, fingers crossed for Francis for tomorrow. You both need some positive news at the moment. You are always in my thoughts. Hugs to everyone, big hug for Molly
A card with real Wow factor. Love the texture paste, the mini striplet and poinsettias of course. The monotone is so effective, just beautiful and great video too Muriel x
Good morning Sue, Spectacular card & lovingly the texture paste, your striplet dies are wonderful you can get so many different looks with them & of course the lovely poinsettias which I just love. Yvonne xx
Morning Sue, I love this card, you make it look so easy to make the silver textured poinsettias, I had a go doing gold ones they came out lovely but I made quite a mess lol. I also used white card to start so little white patches showed up when they dried, but I used a paintbrush to cover them up.
Hi Sue. Fabulous card and video. Love the black and silver, it's so striking, and I want to make some texture paste poinsettias now! Sending special wishes to Melody and Francis today. Sue XXX
Morning. Today's card will sparkle beyond all belief both in daytime lighting and even more when the lights go down, definitely a card that will stand out amongst others that's for sure. Another stunning card made with amazing sparkle texture pasted. Loved it on its first outing and still do. xxx
Hello Sue, this card design is really awesome, love the background, the wavy mask is fab and so useful for many designs. Love the silver, black and white, very striking colour combo. Great video. Take care. Bx
Great card, Sue, and lots of tips in the video - thank you. The wave background is just like shifting sands, don't have texture paste so could try with scraper board and a suitable EF perhaps. Clever double layer frame which definitely will be put to use and love those poinsettias! Melody - a difficult day tomorrow, hope all goes well - will be thinking of you.
Good morning Sue today's Christmas card is stunning I love the dramatic design. Black and white is such a classic, elegant combination. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie
Loved the video almost as much as the card. Thanks for sharing Sue, looks like I have to buy some silver texture paste now, ho hum. Have a great day, hugs xxx
Hi Sue, Great ideas today. Sparkle texture paste is great through these masks.i'm struggling to get hold of a couple of them but will keep searching. Have a good day everone and stay safe out there xx
Good morning Sue Today's card definitely has the Wow factor. The background is amazing and reminds me of sand dunes (you'd think you'd thought of that lol!). What a great idea of coating the poinsettia in the texture paste something I must try. Hugs x Heather T
Good morning Sue, Wow, I just love the background on this card, so dramatic, that mask is amazing! Fantastically Festive Sue, I am off to watch the tutorial now. Have a great day ladies Hugs Sandra xxxx
Hi Sue Another stunner today. I just love this mask. It actually looks like the ripples in the sand after the tides gone out. Will watch the video later after school.
Love the card Sue. My daughter bought this die when she stayed with me recently. We had great difficulty cutting it on my cut n boss, which was very frustrating. However when she tried at home, on her cut n boss, it cut perfectly. Very strange! Have a good day ladies hugs Sylvia xx
Hello Sue! Love the striplet Die..I have the Holly one coming today I hope! Not sure about the Flowers though! Will watch Video now! Take care Love Marg
I just love the way the background looks like a continuation of the die, so clever Sue. Have the striplet but not the mask unfortunately! Thinking of you all Melody, hope Molly is Ok.
Love the combination of silver, black and white. The wavy mask has to be one of my favourites, I have been trying to find it for a while. Nice idea about using the texture paste to colour the flowers, I must try that technique and just hope I make as little mess as you did...... unlikely knowing me.
Wow sue this one really is a show stopper!!! I bet it looks even more georgeous up close and personal which I'd quite like to do for u should u wish to send it to me?? Lol
Melody. I hope u both get the good results after that 9 hours of mammoth testing. That's quite a lot for anybody poor soul.
Lorraine 1972. Shame ur not still in dundinald I'm just along the road in Kilmarnock. But if ur ever around the area give me a wee shout xx
Love to all. And hugs given to all that require. Mind u I've been getting loads for myself too Hubby had a lovely bouquet in a vase sent to me yesterday it was a special one as it was the breast cancer charity one. As sue says a twofer. So I was one happy wifey and hubby had money donated by buying it!!
Hi Sue, I remember this card from launch and I bought the striplet because of it. I have neither masks nor texture paste but have still made some really nice cards with the die.
Melody - fingers crossed for tomorrow and my thoughts are with you and all your family.
Good morning Sue, Another of your stunning designs. I have the Die, used it for a few of my C Cards. Off to watch and learn. Have a great day Patricia xxx
Hello Sue, This is without doubt my favourite Christmas Striplet ! I just love it. Today's card is really lovely. I liked it when you first showed it but it's great to have a video! Thank you! Melody - will be thinking of you all tomorrow! Lots of love, Myra xxx PS! Tracey - lovely to get those special flowers from a special husband!
Good morning Sue - I love this card and the texture paste really does make a difference! Thanks for the tip with the flowers - will certainly make use of this tip! Many thanks Janette x
Good morning all. I love sparkle so today's card is right up my street but I have never tried sparkle paste! Those who know me would be surprised at that :). I will enjoy watching the video later. Love n hugs for those in need and everyone I wish you good things.
Hi Sue What a beautiful card, I'm so excited because I bought this die and was at a bit of a loss on what to do with it that was different so this is very timely. Love the sparkle paste background and what a treat with the sparkle poinsettia too. What a beautiful top and necklace you've got on in the video too, they really match the card. Thank you for sharing. Love to you and your mum Diane G xxxxx Melody sending you and Frances big hugs xxx Tracey what a lovely husband to think of you in two ways xxxx
Hi Sue I love this striplet die. It was in my stash as fast as I could get it! The card is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day everyone. Hugs.
Absolutely gorgeous Sue, i love the sparkle textured paste and the mask, doing the flower as well is a good idea,( TOP TIP) lol, the video was excellent as usual. Melody and Francis good luck for tomorrow and Tracy it was lovely for you to get flowers from your OH, thinking of you all. Hugs to whoever needs them. Johanna
Very pretty and nice video...love instructions. Still haven't found the glitter paste state-side, but I'm still looking. Beautiful card. Jan D., Florida, USA
Beautiful and elegant card and this die was a must have for me. Not the biggest nativity person but fell in love with the simplicity of this one. Pre-ordered this when I saw it and haven't looked back.
gorgeous and very elegant Christmas card today, I need to get this striplet die. my aunt loves traditional cards and I think this is absolutely perfect. just enough bling to make it stand out, and I love the texture paste on the flowers such a fab idea for getting the right colour.
Hellooooo Sue and the Wilsonettes! What an amazing and gorgeous card Sue! It's beautiful. Love the silver paste, well the whole collection of them! They add such a stunning effect and love that you added it to the poinsettia too. Love the three wise men and like Snuffy Snoo, the true meaning of Christmas. "Thank you Sue". Great video as always too. Sending love and hugs to you Sue, your mom and family xx Sending love and hugs to all our Wilsonettes who are in need too xx Love Karen xx
Hi Sue Beautiful card & love the monochrome colour together with the silver looks absolutely stunning. Love the whole design which looks elegant & sophisticated. Just gonna watch the video to see how this amazing card was created.
Hi Sue and everyone. Beautiful card and I love the shine of the whole thing. Very nice x-mas card. The card yesterday was also another one that make you look twice. Black and white together,stunning.
Melody- you and your hubby are in my thoughts, tomorrow and every day.hugs to Molly x Tracy- what a lovely husband you got, it's the little things. Take care x Yvonne- look after yourself. Missing you Beth and four paws,hope you are fine. To all Wisonette's and good friends, take care and hugs Maria x
Theresa says Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x Wow a stunning card today sue x I have been busy today using this die and like all your other dies its a joy to use x also used the poinsettias but with your filagree matching dies x I haven't got the mask but will definately be having a search for this one x thankyou again sue for your inspiration x Theresa w xxx
Hi Sue, This is a great card, I love the wise men striplet and it is in my collection. I'm going to have a quiet day tomorrow and hope to get some of my cards done for Christmas. I've done bits but not actually put anything together yet. Some birthday cards to make too. Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations, Heather Treble
A visually stunning ensemble! Loving the wavy mask and silver texture paste, gives the appearance of waves in wet sand after the tide has gone out- how appropriate to use it as the background to the three wise men striplet, it creates a desert theme that I find very appealing. I immediately sourced the wavy mask on Amazon and the silver texture paste so that I can create this little beauty for my Uncles Christmas card, I think it's deal as a male orientated card, the colours are fabulous. This is one of the few dies that I haven't bought cos my friend Gill has it, think I'll ask to borrow it next time we craft....oh, loved the demo too, plenty of useful tips, thanks! Had plans to have an industrious day crafting but had to make do with cutting some poinsettias, card stands and foliage in preparation for my future Christmas cards. I plan to jazz up my flowers with some of the stamping, inking, glossing, sugaring and texture pasting in homage to the many techniques Sue has taught us recently. Decided to chill a little and watch some YouTube demos to refresh my fading memory and ensure I don't have any crafting catastrophes- it's easy to get carried away, the hours pass and you find that the ironing you were contemplating stays in the airing cupboard for another day:-) feeling quite lethargic and , dare I say it, down this evening, it's raining heavily for the first time this past week and it really feels like winter is just around the corner. I start to panic about Christmas approaching quicker than I would like...whilst I love it in most ways, I also dread the stress of making everything perfect and pleasing all my loved ones. It's ridiculous to place so much undue pressure on just one day, particularly when many have lost sight of what it really should mean. That being said, I love the glitz, glamour and tack as well and I fear that this may be reflected in many of my cards this year- anything that sits still for long enough, including the cats and my mum, find a liberal coating of glue and glitter about their personage!How Sue manages to consistently create such sophisticated cards with just enough embellishments is a skill that I have yet to fully master, my philosophy is you can never have too many pairs of shoes or too much glitter. The tutor at the craft classes I used to go too would only allow me to use glitter once a year...she had a severe allergy to the mess it created:-)...,at Christmas, so I was deprived for many years and now find myself making up for lost time! Tracy, I was actually born in Kilmarnock so I know it well and still have many of my Dads relatives living in the area. I haven't been back for a few years but when I do we should definitely meet up. What a gem your hubby is, giving to charity AND his beautiful wife:-)he's a keeper methinks! Melody, What a gruelling process for poor Francis to endure tomorrow, I hope that the outcome is as well as you can hope for, I'll be thinking of you bothxxxxHugs to Molly too, we still miss herxxxxx Big bear hugs to anyone struggling at the moment, specially to Beth, Yvonne, Rebecca, Deb C, Wheely Bad, Theresa W and all the gallus gals on this wonderful blogxxx
I have always loved this card, I think it has something to do with the simplicity of its design, or perhaps it has something to do with the colours. Well done Sue for another stunner.
Good evenig Sue & friends I love this card Sue the background with the texture past is gorgeous with the three wise men makes for a lovely easy card. Love & Hugs Lynda Brock xx
Melody & Francis I will be thinking of you tomorrow Hug's for you both & Hug's for Molly xx Tracy how lovely of your husband to surprise you with flowers.Take care Hug's xxxx Hug's Tob THERESA xx Big Hug's for all my friends xx
Evening Sue Classy card. I think it is traditional and modern at the same time - is that possible? Beautiful and will look forward to seeing the video but not tonight. Hope you are well and enjoying life in the sun! Sending you a hug x Late commenting as a friend popped up for a coffee that I hadn't seen for ages. She arrived at about 2 this afternoon (for a quick cuppa) and I finally got rid of her and pushed her out the door at about 9.45pm - lol! We had so much to catch up on and it was lovely to see her but I am exhausted. Not a long comment tonight - my friend has worn me out. Melody - will be thinking of you tomorrow x Tracy - lovely hubby - hang on to him x Lots of love to Lorraine, Maria, Wheely Bad, Rebecca, fluffy cat, Theresa and every one! Crafty hugs Yvonne x
HI SUE FABULOUS CARD. SMASHING GLITTER PASTE. GREAT MASK TOO. ALL COMING TOGETHER TO MAKE A VERY PLEASING CARD. GREAT VIDEO. BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER NADINE HUG XXX
HI SUE FABULOUS CARD. SMASHING GLITTER PASTE. GREAT MASK TOO. ALL COMING TOGETHER TO MAKE A VERY PLEASING CARD. GREAT VIDEO. BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER NADINE HUG XXX
Hi Sue. Another beautiful christmas card. The colours are stunning and with the texture paste giving the background and flowers the sparkle you dont need anything else for embellishments. I have made some lovely cards with this three wisemen die. These mini striplet dies are wonderful for making smaller and larger cards. Thanks for another great video. I just wish i could keep a clean and tidy work area like you do but i always seem to end up a little bit of a mess lol. Take care everyone. Best Wishes. Denise T x
Another lovely design. I'm looking forward to using the Three Wise Men die when I start making my Christmas cards so thanks for the inspiration. Take care everyone.
Stunning card, I love it.
ReplyDeleteMelody, fingers crossed for Francis for tomorrow. You both need some positive news at the moment. You are always in my thoughts.
Hugs to everyone, big hug for Molly
Morning Sue, beautiful card love the texture paste will check video later.
ReplyDeleteNancyd xx
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Thank you.
I shall watch the video later.
Take care Kitty.
A card with real Wow factor. Love the texture paste, the mini striplet and poinsettias of course. The monotone is so effective, just beautiful and great video too
ReplyDeleteMuriel x
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteI do like the texture paste and the effect you can get with it. I want some yellow, I will have to have a look and see if Phill has done any!
Have a great sunny day!
Crafty Hugs
Heather xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card, never tried the texture paste somethings just to tricky with my dodgy hands
Happy crafting
Love and hugs to all
Love Tina x x x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning christmas card love the colours and the dies also I love the texture paste must try this out thank you for sharing tracyw
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card, never tried the texture paste somethings just to tricky with my dodgy hands
Happy crafting
Love and hugs to all
Love Tina x x x
beautiful card love the texture paste will check video later
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteSpectacular card & lovingly the texture paste, your striplet dies are wonderful you can get so many different looks with them & of course the lovely poinsettias which I just love. Yvonne xx
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love this card, you make it look so easy to make the silver textured poinsettias, I had a go doing gold ones they came out lovely but I made quite a mess lol. I also used white card to start so little white patches showed up when they dried, but I used a paintbrush to cover them up.
Thanks for the inspiration you give me.
Maggie
Good morning Sue, I love monochrome and I love this
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Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lynda xxx
Hi Sue. Fabulous card and video. Love the black and silver, it's so striking, and I want to make some texture paste poinsettias now!
ReplyDeleteSending special wishes to Melody and Francis today. Sue XXX
Lovely card and great ideas of using texture paste.x
ReplyDeleteStriking card Sue. Been on holiday so I've been catching up on the posts I've missed. As usual some lovely cards. JJxx
ReplyDeleteA lovely card. I have this striplet so will have a go.
ReplyDeleteJan
Northampton
Morning.
ReplyDeleteToday's card will sparkle beyond all belief both in daytime lighting and even more when the lights go down, definitely a card that will stand out amongst others that's for sure.
Another stunning card made with amazing sparkle texture pasted.
Loved it on its first outing and still do.
xxx
Hello Sue, this card design is really awesome, love the background, the wavy mask is fab and so useful for many designs. Love the silver, black and white, very striking colour combo. Great video. Take care. Bx
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Sue, and lots of tips in the video - thank you. The wave background is just like shifting sands, don't have texture paste so could try with scraper board and a suitable EF perhaps. Clever double layer frame which definitely will be put to use and love those poinsettias!
ReplyDeleteMelody - a difficult day tomorrow, hope all goes well - will be thinking of you.
'P' in Wales
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card and great ways to use the texture paste - must try this
Pat x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Another amazing card.Love striplet dies.
Jan
Stunning card today Sue! Love the texture paste on the black and the lovely matching sparkly poinsettias. Debra x
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card,Sue.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
GM Sue. What lovely sparkly flowers! Must try that. TFS.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card as usual. Love the how simple it is but so elegant
ReplyDeleteLiz xxx
Good morning Sue and everyone
ReplyDeleteFab card. Love how the mask mirrors the sand on the die.
Have a great day.
Ang x
Good morning Sue today's Christmas card is stunning I love the dramatic design. Black and white is such a classic, elegant combination. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! The sparkle paste looks such fun and I like the effect on the flowers.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and another great video. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hugs
Linda xx
Lots of drama in today's card, I like the strong look
ReplyDeleteLovely card, very striking & dramatic.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Good morning Sue. A stunning card, love all the sparkle! X
ReplyDeleteLove this striplet die and a super card Sue, look forward to watching video later ,
ReplyDeleteXxxxRuth
Morning Sue, I do like this card it's so traditional, I have this mask and I have used the texture paint on it and it really looks effective
ReplyDeleteKathy x
Another lovely card!
ReplyDeleteI too have this striplet die, and now I have got the inspiration finally to try it out ;)
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteStunning ,beautiful awesome card , I JUST LOVE IT !
Elaine H X
Great card Sue.
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ReplyDeleteWow another of my favourite black and white ..... Sheer class, stunning love it!!! Hugs, Ivy xx
Hi Sue, a beautiful card, the black and silver looks so dramatic.
ReplyDeleteB xx
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, I like todays card, I have the texture paste and the mask now so will have a go, looking forward to doing this.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Good morning sue what a amazing card I love this die you have used and the design is wonderful xx
ReplyDeleteDebs A xxx
Loved the video almost as much as the card. Thanks for sharing Sue, looks like I have to buy some silver texture paste now, ho hum. Have a great day, hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, lovely card, those flowers are to die for, which watch video later.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas today. Sparkle texture paste is great through these masks.i'm struggling to get hold of a couple of them but will keep searching.
Have a good day everone and stay safe out there xx
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteToday's card definitely has the Wow factor. The background is amazing and reminds me of sand dunes (you'd think you'd thought of that lol!). What a great idea of coating the poinsettia in the texture paste something I must try.
Hugs x
Heather T
I love everything about this card. The die is just amazing.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWow, I just love the background on this card, so dramatic, that mask is amazing!
Fantastically Festive Sue, I am off to watch the tutorial now.
Have a great day ladies
Hugs
Sandra xxxx
Hi Sue. Stunning card, I love the sparkle texture paste. Have a lovely day. Hugs to all xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother stunner today. I just love this mask. It actually looks like the ripples in the sand after the tides gone out. Will watch the video later after school.
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is exquisitely stunning and dramatic. I love it.
Love to all.
Maureen xxx
Thank you for a wonderful video. I'm quite addicted to your videos :) And this is a gorgeous card. Just perfect.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue love the background x xhazel
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the card Sue. My daughter bought this die when she stayed with me recently. We had great difficulty cutting it on my cut n boss, which was very frustrating. However when she tried at home, on her cut n boss, it cut perfectly. Very strange! Have a good day ladies hugs Sylvia xx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue!
ReplyDeleteLove the striplet Die..I have the Holly one coming today I hope!
Not sure about the Flowers though!
Will watch Video now!
Take care
Love Marg
This has the WOW FACTOR...I love it
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card. Thank you for the tip about the sparkle paste flowers.
Love
Roz.x
Stunningly elegant, I love this card.
ReplyDeleteSandy (tort)
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is just such a beautiful Christmas card, I adore these mini striplets they are a fantastic size and completely versatile.
:-)
Lorna D
A very modern card.
ReplyDeleteI just love the way the background looks like a continuation of the die, so clever Sue. Have the striplet but not the mask unfortunately!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all Melody, hope Molly is Ok.
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning card, love the dramatic background. Gorgeous.
Lydia
X
Wonderful card Sue, look forward to seeing the video later
ReplyDeleteVery striking card, love the texture paste and mask.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Anne, a very striking card. I think the flowers are my favourite bit. Thank you Sue. Xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, This card is gorgeous, loving the texture paste, and the flowers tie-in beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
ReplyDeleteMust get some texture stuff, this card looks lovely,
Doreen x
Very striking card today
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christmas card, I have this die and have made some lovely cards with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video, enjoyed watching it.
Morning Sue, love this card and have even created a card very similar but with black flowers. Have a lovely day. hugs Shirleyxxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sparkly Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue, I am just about to order this die.
ReplyDeleteRosemary xx
Hi Sue, love this card, I have this die and made some lovely cards with it . love Jean Z xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card,quite striking,really like the poinsettia
Best wishes
Karen M
Stunning card sue love the die never tried texture paste must have a go love always June horrocks xxxxx
ReplyDeleteLove the combination of silver, black and white. The wavy mask has to be one of my favourites, I have been trying to find it for a while. Nice idea about using the texture paste to colour the flowers, I must try that technique and just hope I make as little mess as you did...... unlikely knowing me.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Morning sir and crafty crew.
ReplyDeleteWow sue this one really is a show stopper!!! I bet it looks even more georgeous up close and personal which I'd quite like to do for u should u wish to send it to me?? Lol
Melody. I hope u both get the good results after that 9 hours of mammoth testing. That's quite a lot for anybody poor soul.
Lorraine 1972. Shame ur not still in dundinald I'm just along the road in Kilmarnock.
But if ur ever around the area give me a wee shout xx
Love to all. And hugs given to all that require.
Mind u I've been getting loads for myself too
Hubby had a lovely bouquet in a vase sent to me yesterday it was a special one as it was the breast cancer charity one. As sue says a twofer. So I was one happy wifey and hubby had money donated by buying it!!
Hi Sue.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I must give the texture paste a try.
Regards,
Evis M.
Hi Sue. A beautiful card. Love all the sparkle. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I remember this card from launch and I bought the striplet because of it. I have neither masks nor texture paste but have still made some really nice cards with the die.
ReplyDeleteMelody - fingers crossed for tomorrow and my thoughts are with you and all your family.
Frances
Morning Sue, stunning card, love the mask with the texture paste.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day everyone, take care, Jess xxx
Beautiful card.
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ReplyDeleteThat is a most unusual card Sue, it was such a surprise when I first saw it, but a lovely one too! :)
ReplyDeletePaula x
(WelshPaula)
Hi Sue, I have this beautiful die and its lovely to have another idea of how to make it into this stunning card.
ReplyDeleteLove Val in Spain x
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteAnother of your stunning designs.
I have the Die, used it for a few of my C Cards.
Off to watch and learn.
Have a great day
Patricia xxx
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is without doubt my favourite Christmas Striplet ! I just love it.
Today's card is really lovely. I liked it when you first showed it but it's great to have a video! Thank you!
Melody - will be thinking of you all tomorrow!
Lots of love, Myra xxx
PS! Tracey - lovely to get those special flowers from a special husband!
Morning From Sunny Devon Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely - oh how I wish I could have all your dies, just fantastic.
Getting bit of a mojo block at the moment have cards to do for Mum for Christmas and not sure where to start ....
Hay ho
Crafty hugs Pen x
Good morning Sue - I love this card and the texture paste really does make a difference! Thanks for the tip with the flowers - will certainly make use of this tip!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks
Janette x
Hi Sue, a beautiful Christmas card. Dramatic in the white & black and I love how you have used the textured paste.
ReplyDeleteGood morning all.
ReplyDeleteI love sparkle so today's card is right up my street but I have never tried sparkle paste! Those who know me would be surprised at that :).
I will enjoy watching the video later.
Love n hugs for those in need and everyone I wish you good things.
Good morning Sue, I hope you are enjoying your time with mum. Love today's card, I have borrowed this die from big sister Patricia. Xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, I'm so excited because I bought this die and was at a bit of a loss on what to do with it that was different so this is very timely. Love the sparkle paste background and what a treat with the sparkle poinsettia too. What a beautiful top and necklace you've got on in the video too, they really match the card. Thank you for sharing.
Love to you and your mum
Diane G xxxxx
Melody sending you and Frances big hugs xxx
Tracey what a lovely husband to think of you in two ways xxxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteexquisite - that's what this card is. I'm SO GLAD I got the wavy mask, too.
Hugs, Rose
Beautiful card. Love the look of the silver and black.
ReplyDeleteHugs
CraftyJacq
XX
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteI love this striplet die. It was in my stash as fast as I could get it! The card is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
I love the black and silver glitter together a great combination for this card.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Hi, Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat can I add to all the other comments...this is just beautiful. I can't wait to go to the video and watch how you make it.
Bejay x
Absolutely gorgeous Sue, i love the sparkle textured paste and the mask, doing the flower as well is a good idea,( TOP TIP) lol, the video was excellent as usual.
ReplyDeleteMelody and Francis good luck for tomorrow and Tracy it was lovely for you to get flowers from your OH, thinking of you all. Hugs to whoever needs them. Johanna
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA very "classy" card. love the texture paste.
Margaret xxx
Very pretty and nice video...love instructions. Still haven't found the glitter paste state-side, but I'm still looking. Beautiful card. Jan D., Florida, USA
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing card Sue, never tried colouring my flowers with texture paste, but hey, why not, it looks amazing.....just love it....luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Love the card and the texture paste. Will watch video later. Hugs Heather.x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Love the card and the texture paste. Will watch video later. Hugs Heather.x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, great video, love the way you have used the texture paste to make the poinsettia match the background.
ReplyDeleteWendyx
Hello Sue.
ReplyDeleteI think this is wonderful. The black, white and silver colouring is lovely and the way you have matched the Poinsettia's is great. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
elegant and so beautiful Sue, love the black and white theme
ReplyDeleteGr Karin
This background is magical!!! I am mesmerized by the psychedelic feel of it!! LOVE!!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteGreat card and video, the black, white and silver colour combo is stunning
Melody thinking of you all tomorrow, Tracy enjoy your flowers a lovely surprise from your hubby
Hugs and best wishes everyone
Pat
Beautiful card I love the black and silver together....tfs
ReplyDeleteWell done Sue
I love the black and white.
ReplyDeleteLove it :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card today Sue, the video explains everything very well. thank you.
ReplyDeletePearl x
Lovely background. Stunning. Love Karen x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Just lovely!! SueL x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant card and this die was a must have for me. Not the biggest nativity person but fell in love with the simplicity of this one. Pre-ordered this when I saw it and haven't looked back.
ReplyDeleteNot for me today Sue, just a bit too fussy with the patterned background and flowers.
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Meg
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gorgeous and very elegant Christmas card today, I need to get this striplet die.
ReplyDeletemy aunt loves traditional cards and I think this is absolutely perfect.
just enough bling to make it stand out, and I love the texture paste on the flowers such a fab idea for getting the right colour.
The bling on this card is certainly eye-catching. Lovely. Thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card today Sue. I have this Striplet but not the mask so must see if I can get this.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and stunning card today Sue, very modern.xx
ReplyDeletelove this card from the background to the front die wonderful
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful Christmas card!!!....the true meaning of Vhristmas!!!!
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Beautiful card Sue, a really elegant Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteWill watch video later in bed.
Hellooooo Sue and the Wilsonettes! What an amazing and gorgeous card Sue! It's beautiful. Love the silver paste, well the whole collection of them! They add such a stunning effect and love that you added it to the poinsettia too. Love the three wise men and like Snuffy Snoo, the true meaning of Christmas. "Thank you Sue". Great video as always too. Sending love and hugs to you Sue, your mom and family xx Sending love and hugs to all our Wilsonettes who are in need too xx Love Karen xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card & love the monochrome colour together with the silver
looks absolutely stunning.
Love the whole design which looks elegant & sophisticated.
Just gonna watch the video to see how this amazing card was created.
Crafty Hugs
Haze T xx
Hi Sue and everyone.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and I love the shine of the whole thing.
Very nice x-mas card. The card yesterday was also another
one that make you look twice. Black and white together,stunning.
Melody- you and your hubby are in my thoughts, tomorrow and
every day.hugs to Molly x
Tracy- what a lovely husband you got, it's the little things.
Take care x
Yvonne- look after yourself. Missing you Beth and four paws,hope
you are fine.
To all Wisonette's and good friends, take care and
hugs Maria x
Theresa says
ReplyDeleteHi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Wow a stunning card today sue x I have been busy today using this die and like all your other dies its a joy to use x also used the poinsettias but with your filagree matching dies x I haven't got the mask but will definately be having a search for this one x thankyou again sue for your inspiration x
Theresa w xxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the background.
Love Janet x
from Wakefield
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card, I love the wise men striplet and it is in my collection. I'm going to have a quiet day tomorrow and hope to get some of my cards done for Christmas. I've done bits but not actually put anything together yet. Some birthday cards to make too.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations,
Heather Treble
Good evening Sue and the lovely Wilsonettes.
ReplyDeleteA visually stunning ensemble! Loving the wavy mask and silver texture paste, gives the appearance of waves in wet sand after the tide has gone out- how appropriate to use it as the background to the three wise men striplet, it creates a desert theme that I find very appealing. I immediately sourced the wavy mask on Amazon and the silver texture paste so that I can create this little beauty for my Uncles Christmas card, I think it's deal as a male orientated card, the colours are fabulous. This is one of the few dies that I haven't bought cos my friend Gill has it, think I'll ask to borrow it next time we craft....oh, loved the demo too, plenty of useful tips, thanks!
Had plans to have an industrious day crafting but had to make do with cutting some poinsettias, card stands and foliage in preparation for my future Christmas cards. I plan to jazz up my flowers with some of the stamping, inking, glossing, sugaring and texture pasting in homage to the many techniques Sue has taught us recently. Decided to chill a little and watch some YouTube demos to refresh my fading memory and ensure I don't have any crafting catastrophes- it's easy to get carried away, the hours pass and you find that the ironing you were contemplating stays in the airing cupboard for another day:-) feeling quite lethargic and , dare I say it, down this evening, it's raining heavily for the first time this past week and it really feels like winter is just around the corner. I start to panic about Christmas approaching quicker than I would like...whilst I love it in most ways, I also dread the stress of making everything perfect and pleasing all my loved ones. It's ridiculous to place so much undue pressure on just one day, particularly when many have lost sight of what it really should mean. That being said, I love the glitz, glamour and tack as well and I fear that this may be reflected in many of my cards this year- anything that sits still for long enough, including the cats and my mum, find a liberal coating of glue and glitter about their personage!How Sue manages to consistently create such sophisticated cards with just enough embellishments is a skill that I have yet to fully master, my philosophy is you can never have too many pairs of shoes or too much glitter. The tutor at the craft classes I used to go too would only allow me to use glitter once a year...she had a severe allergy to the mess it created:-)...,at Christmas, so I was deprived for many years and now find myself making up for lost time!
Tracy, I was actually born in Kilmarnock so I know it well and still have many of my Dads relatives living in the area. I haven't been back for a few years but when I do we should definitely meet up. What a gem your hubby is, giving to charity AND his beautiful wife:-)he's a keeper methinks!
Melody, What a gruelling process for poor Francis to endure tomorrow, I hope that the outcome is as well as you can hope for, I'll be thinking of you bothxxxxHugs to Molly too, we still miss herxxxxx
Big bear hugs to anyone struggling at the moment, specially to Beth, Yvonne, Rebecca, Deb C, Wheely Bad, Theresa W and all the gallus gals on this wonderful blogxxx
Love and crafty hugs
Laine1972xxx
I have always loved this card, I think it has something to do with the simplicity of its design, or perhaps it has something to do with the colours. Well done Sue for another stunner.
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Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the background.
Di B. x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Simple design but what a stunning card you have created.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Evening Sue, beautiful card.
ReplyDeletethis is fab. love your sparkling texture backgrounds. you have got me into them, hugs xx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning is the only word for today's card. Love the effect you have achieved on the poinsettias.
Tracy what a lovely husband you have, enjoy your flowers.
Melody and Francis I will be thinking of you tomorrow.
Love and hugs for all
Saba xxx
Good evenig Sue & friends
ReplyDeleteI love this card Sue the background with the texture past is gorgeous with the three wise men makes for a lovely easy card.
Love & Hugs Lynda Brock xx
Melody & Francis I will be thinking of you tomorrow Hug's for you both & Hug's for Molly xx
Tracy how lovely of your husband to surprise you with flowers.Take care Hug's xxxx
Hug's Tob THERESA xx
Big Hug's for all my friends xx
Such a beautiful card!! Love the die cut three wise men!! Very nice..
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Moxie Craftie
Evening Sue
ReplyDeleteClassy card. I think it is traditional and modern at the same time - is that possible? Beautiful and will look forward to seeing the video but not tonight. Hope you are well and enjoying life in the sun! Sending you a hug x
Late commenting as a friend popped up for a coffee that I hadn't seen for ages. She arrived at about 2 this afternoon (for a quick cuppa) and I finally got rid of her and pushed her out the door at about 9.45pm - lol! We had so much to catch up on and it was lovely to see her but I am exhausted.
Not a long comment tonight - my friend has worn me out.
Melody - will be thinking of you tomorrow x
Tracy - lovely hubby - hang on to him x
Lots of love to Lorraine, Maria, Wheely Bad, Rebecca, fluffy cat, Theresa and every one!
Crafty hugs
Yvonne
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Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteSuper demo!
Thank you for sharing.
Veronique L
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteThank you for another wonderful Video. I do love your sparkle background effect
Take care
Hazel G XX
HI SUE
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS CARD. SMASHING GLITTER PASTE. GREAT MASK TOO. ALL COMING TOGETHER TO MAKE A VERY PLEASING CARD. GREAT VIDEO.
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HI SUE
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS CARD. SMASHING GLITTER PASTE. GREAT MASK TOO. ALL COMING TOGETHER TO MAKE A VERY PLEASING CARD. GREAT VIDEO.
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fab card ,love the sparkly poinsettia Laura O
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteJust lovely!
Love Helen x
Quite a different card Sue, very pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Another beautiful christmas card. The colours are stunning and with the texture paste giving the background and flowers the sparkle you dont need anything else for embellishments. I have made some lovely cards with this three wisemen die. These mini striplet dies are wonderful for making smaller and larger cards. Thanks for another great video. I just wish i could keep a clean and tidy work area like you do but i always seem to end up a little bit of a mess lol.
ReplyDeleteTake care everyone.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
Another lovely design. I'm looking forward to using the Three Wise Men die when I start making my Christmas cards so thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteTake care everyone.
What a pretty colour combination! Olga Ko
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteThis die is gorgeous and love the card.
Love this card and the die
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