Sunday 29 April 2018

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere

Good Sunday morning all! How about this for a cheeky card! LOL  I started with a piece of coconut white card and used the Retail Therapy stamp set to stamp the small cocktail glasses all over the background.  I sprayed it with spray glue and added a layer of Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz.  I wrapped a piece of striped grosgrain ribbon around the card and taped the ends to the back.  I stamped a piece of coconut white card with the sentiment and cut it out with a double Stitched Rectangle die.  I added a black mat to it.  I cut the Cosmopolitan die out of white card and used some Tumbled Glass on the stem.  I cut a piece of pale pink card and glued it atop the glass.  Next I cut the outer wraparound piece out of acetate.  I folded it and wrapped it around the glass, taping the ends to the back.  I added some glue around the rim and sugared it with Iced Snow.  I mounted it on to the sentiment piece with foam and added a plastic cocktail mermaid (from my stash).  I added the straw and umbrella inked with Spun Sugar and cut the cherry and sword and coloured them and glued them to the base of the glass.  White and black mats were added to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/2"  x 8 1/2" in size.

I still have several unclaimed dies.  Please don't forget to scroll down to see if your name is on the winning die list!   All for now, Sue x






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85 comments:

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
Great background to this lovely card.
Cheers Jan x

JAO said...

Yesterday’s card was a favourite of mine. But I love the simplicity of this one.

Steph Cotterill said...

Hmmmm it's just turned 6am here in the UK and the party has started early at Particraft towers lol so you enjoy a different kind of breakfast other than toast and orange curd, whatever floats ya boat Sue live and let live that's what I say lol. A real fun Sunday sample and I love how you've added the mermaid I thought they were tea total ? The whole set of the cocktail time dies are a great idea and can be used for many an occasion, I've not invested in this set but should I ever get a request or an order where I think they would be perfect I will certainly go but them. Pressed Shirt received yesterday so time to order the enthusiasm to go with it. Looking forward to watching Julia work her magic with your wedding dies later today.
Have a fun Sunday xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, great fun card this morning. Simple but very effective. Love the background.

Barbara V

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you a brilliant fun card.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

Pauline Austen said...

Morning Sue, as I will be visiting my sister today and staying overnight, I think that we'll be sharing one or two (or maybe more) cocktails so this is a really appropriate card for me today.
Like the background and the little mermaid. She reminds me of those little jelly sweets which we used to buy as kids.......eons ago!!
It is an easy card to make and suitable for many occasions and ages.
Enjoy your Sunday everyone. Hugs xx Pauline

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Fabulous fun card today,love the mermaid touch and another great background.
Mad weekend here sorry didn’t make it yesterday but love the card- of course the pixies!!!
Not long until 5 pm here now so just may take up the invitation, thank you lol
Hugs
Muriel x

Debra K. said...

Fun card! Love the fab background and, of course, the mermaid :). Debra x

Unknown said...

GM Sue. Such a fun card. Love it.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - what a fabulous card and perfect for a few friends of mine! Love the little mermaid too. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Brilliant card! Love the sparkling background and your design! The plastic mermaid is a fun detail!

Pussycats said...

Good Morning Sue and all.
I love this card which is loads of fun . The details on the card from the stamped back ground to adding the Acetate to glass is brilliant.
I have got both sets if the cocktail glasses and enjoy playing with them . Looking forward to watching Julia laters. Crafty hugs and well wishes to all... Wendy

Chris Curry said...

This card made me smile the second I looked at it, and I can think of several people I could send it to who would also smile. Thank you Sue, a great start to a dull day. Xxx

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
I love today's card it's such a fun card! Once again a fabulous background, clever idea using acetate for the glass and great idea using the mermaid.
Hugs x
Heather T

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a beautiful card today lovely stamp and dies used really cheerful and the pop of colour really sets it of.

Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx#

Have a good day all
Love
Hunnymummy54 from MK
xxx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, wow this is gorgeous, I love the little mermaid from your stash, it is amazing what we accumulate isn't it.

Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
I feel that it's a case of Deja Vu sure i've seen this before? Or am I just clairvoyant. Anyway it is a lovely card.

Crafty Hugs
Heather xx

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, great fun card today, love everything about it from the sparkly background to the mermaid.
Marion S x

Lynda's craft's said...

Good morning Sue
A lovely fun card I really lik how you have put the mermaid inside the glass she dose look half cut lol.
Love & Hugs Lynda Brock xx

Izzy said...

Hi Sue,

Love this and I'm always partial to a glass of lemonade at any time of day but I don't usually bother to dress it up like you've done here...lol

Izzy

hazel young said...

Fabulous card and sentiment Sue x xhazel

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
I love this set of dies and use them all the time. My 7 year old granddaughter made a mothers day card using them she certainly knows her mum.

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card.
B xx

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. A lovely refreshing start to the day. It's a gorgeous sample card. These kind of cards are ideal for my beautiful nieces..... they would love to receive something like this.... and in a couple of months time most of our family will be doing exactly this when one of them graduates from university. This could be her celebratory card also. Thankyou Sue. Sending best wishes to everyone on this lovely sunny morning. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

Suemac said...

A great fun card

hollyberry said...

Pretty card,love the frosting.

Nananne said...

Delicious card! Perfect for summer birthdays!
Anne xo

karenlotty said...

A great fun card and the cheeky addition of the mermaid really is a final touch
If you’re still struggling to find the homes for the new release I can help I have a cosy little space for them in my craft room lol!

carol edwards said...

Such a fun card Sue and an extra touch with the mermaid.x

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Great card, love it.
Lydia
X

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
A real fun card this morning. A great set of dies, very useful for so many different occasions!
Love the little mermaid!
Hope you have a relaxing Sunday!
Lesley S x

Jan.moogie said...

A truly fun card Sue and love the mermaid. Thanks for sharing and have a fantastic day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Anne said...

A fabulous card, Sue. Such fun.

Anne (Northampton)

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, what a great card to send to someone for a celebration or to use as a party invite. Love the fun element of the mermaid. Have a great day everyone. Bx

Unknown said...

My favorite part is the little umbrella. Also, the cherry and sword look so realistic. I caught myself wondering how you got the sword through the cherry, but, duh, you just put the sword behind the cherry.

Enjoy your Sunday.

Best,
Donita

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Love this card . love Jean Z xxx

Yvonne H said...

Good morning Sue,
A great fun card today, I love the background. Yvonne xx

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Fab card and die set something totally original...

gwen70 said...

Fab card and die set, I am using this die set at the moment for my daughter who will be 50 in June

Clai01 said...

Really lovely card as always. x

CraftyCoffey said...

Lovely card today.

Michele

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue lovely fun card today I love the little umbrella & the sentiment

BenteS said...

Great card - love all the sweeet embellishments :))

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Fabulous card - and I have everything to make one of them and just the person to make it for. Love it............
Hugs, Rose

June Horrocks said...

Hi sue love your card these dies are great on order now thank you
Love always June Horrocks xxxxxx

lindyloo12 said...

A very sophisticated card, which any of my friends or family would be happy to receive!

Anonymous said...

What a fab card this is. I love the frosted background and that little mermaid is a cute touch. Hugs WALES FOR EVER. xxx

dmj from kett said...




Oh, I know plenty of friends who would love
this card!!!!



Doreen x

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Fabulous card Sue x I love the colours x
Take care everyone x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. This would be a great card for so many of my friends. Love the sparkle and all the ideas on how to make the cocktail and glass appear so realistic.

Lisbeth

rolfi said...

Hi Sue,

beautiful card and the background is great as well.
At first view I thought you made the mermaid out of fusible film and melted embossing powder in a mould.

Rolf xxx

Anonymous said...

Great card Sue; one which would suit several people I know (lol). WakeyL

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a great fun card and I am sure there will be plenty of people raising a glass to you for creating it. Love all the little extra elements and the novel idea of adding a mermaid let alone knowing that you had one in your stash! Looking forward to seeing what Julia does with your wedding dies.

Frances

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a fab card. You have made a brilliant, sparkly and fun card for those who love their cocktails.

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Fabulous fun card and I do like that sentiment!! Love all the little extras too so cheers and thanks for sharing

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

stitchingranny said...

Lovely card. Cocktails are becoming more and more fashionable for men as well as women, so these fun designs are real winners.

Hugs Helen xx

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

Great fun card. Lots would love this I’m sure.

Love Helen xxx

Catherine Lyons said...

Hi Sue a great fun card fabulous background and the mermaid is the finishing touch
Catherine V94 xx

Tressa said...

I can think of a few cruisers who would appreciate this fun card!

Teresa

Unknown said...

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
First I’d Like To Apologise For Not Commenting Yesterday, Sue, I Know You
Realise How Hectic It Is At My Home At Present But Hopefully Not For Long
Then I Would Like To Say A Huge Congratulations To All The Truly Wonderful Blog Members
That Won Cutting Dies In The April Launch.....................
Today’s Card Is Superb I Have This Phenomenal Die Set, Also I Made A Card Using This
Quite Recently The Recipient Thought It Was Really Great I Made A Box Because Of The Height Of
The Glass......................
Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Extremely Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
Love From Sam xxx

Brenda said...

Hello Sue,
What a great card the sentiment really made me smile. Hugs Brenda XXX

Anonymous said...

Love this card...so many occasions to celebrate.

Jan D., FL, USA

jean.phillips1 said...

Good afternoon Sue, great card, love the background. I know a couple of friends who would like a card like this! Love Jean xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue what a great card it's quite sexy in a way and cheeky. I love the mermaid in the glass and the clever background and of course that luscious cherry. In fact I like it when you do clean and simple cards they seem more achievable to me.

Barbara said...

Gorgeous card Sue, very pretty and pink is my favourite colour!!!!
Your clean and simple cards are just amazing and really inspire me to have a go at making a card like this.

Eunice said...

Cute card Sue!

sued99 said...

Great card. Love the addition of the mermaid. X

Dawn Holben said...

Sue this is a fab and fun card and is perfect for every member of my family and
ny friends lol.

CraftyJo said...

Very cute :)

Karen M said...

Hi Sue
Reall lovely card,reminds me of holidays,
Best wishes
Karen M

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, This is such a lovely card, the cocktail looks good enough to drink hahaha.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Viki Banaszak said...

What an awesome card! I love the colors and the little sword is such a great addition.

TDQ Karen said...

Great fun Card love it

ahappycrafter50 said...

Such a fun card.
Jan
Northampton

Betty McAlister said...

Hi Sue. A fab and fun card xx

Tres said...

Hi Sue. A fabulous card today !!! I love your black and white colour scheme with a pop of pink. The background stamp is great, especially with the sparkle glitterbitz glitter for added bling !!! I do love that the Cocktail glass can be made into a 3D glass and with even more bling added around the rim too !!! The accessories are Sooo cute with that fab little umbrella and the cherry. I love this card and I think it is perfect for girly family and friends who love their Cocktails !!! Thanks for sharing it Sue. Lots of love from Tres X X X

Princess Pixie! said...

Evening Sue
Love it and know so many others who would relate so well to this card! Lol x
Much later than I had planned so lots of love to all specially missing friends x
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

CCM said...

Hello,
A fun card for a Sunday. Love the colors, the design and the sparkle. Many people will be happy to receive a card like this,including me. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hugs from Toronto
Still a newbie to Craft / not longer the newest, or the only across the pond Wilsonette
Carmen-Dorothy

Latenight SandyH said...

Really fun card. Love the stamped background with the Glitterbitz and all the little accessories.
Take care everyone.

DeCor said...

Cute card today.

Marie P from Longridge said...

Hi Sue.
Good Monday morning to you and all the Wilsonettes. Especially those who have to get up and go to work. I've been retired now for 32 years and wonder how I ever had time to go to work!
You have created another masterpiece with this cocktail card Sue. and all the extra little bits make it so special.
Have a great week.
Marie P.

Scottydog said...

Sorry, just realised I hadn’t commented on this card. Lovely fun card which would suit a lot of people, especially those with special celebrations. Thank you Sue.

Unknown said...

Love this fun card

Vie
x

ursula said...

A real party piece this one, love the card Sue....luv Ursula xx

Laura O said...

Stunning card sue love the mermaid. Laura O Springfield