Wednesday 6 June 2018

Thank You

Hi crafters!  Although this card started out as black and white, you will see from some of the close up pics, it is a bit more than that.  I started by embossing a piece of coconut white card using the Sublime Swirls 3D embossing folder.  Next I cut the Ivy Garden Background out of black card.  I rubbed each of the pieces with Enchanted Gold Gilding Polish for an antique look.  I glued the ivy pieces into each of the corners.  I cut a thin frame using the Double Pierced Noble Circles and added mounting foam to raise it.  I attached it in the centre of the card and glued the ivy ring die into the centre of the frame.  I cut a small centre as a base for the sentiment.  The Thank you mini expression was cut in black and gilded and glued to the centre of the card.  Black and white mats and layers were used to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 7" x  8 1/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x










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77 comments:

Jan.moogie said...

Stunning simply stunning and that 3d background is to die for. Thanks for sharing Sue, have a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Jan on the Fosse said...

Good Morning Sue
Beautiful card.I really must use my gilding polish more often.
Jan x

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a really nice card today and yes the gold and black do work well on this.

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

KarinsArtScrap said...

gorgeous card Sue

gr karin

Clai01 said...

I love this die and can't help but think of Ivy as for Christmas also each time I see it ! along with Holly of course! x
Did someone say that " C " word ? but as we know it looms early for crafters in planning their projects especially! x

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue. Such opulence. The dies are gorgeous, every sample and card I've seen in the group are just amazing. Like Jan on the Fosse, I must think about guilding more, in fact I need to try and get back to crafting, so much has been invested on dies etc and for whatever reason my interest has been lost. I need a big kick up the rear !!!
Have a great day xxx

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, a great card, love the gilding polish, it really lifts the black and makes it less stark against the white. Have a great day everyone. Bx

CraftySuetoo said...

Hi Sue. Love the texture of the background and the gilding polish really brings out the ivy. Sue xxx

Unknown said...

That is such a wonderful embossing folder.

In black, this does nothing for me. Maybe green would have been a better color. I like the gilding polish, too, and it would have also been lovely on green.

Best to all,
Donita

hollyberry said...

Beautiful card and love the effect that the gilding polish gives.

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you a little stunner.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card. I love the ivy garden die, it is at the top of my wish list (with a few others!) The gilding polish adds an opulence to the black.
B xx

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue,
Beautiful card and I love that 3D embossing folder - gorgeous
Marion S x

Unknown said...

Good Morning Sue

I have to say that the pictures you have posted with the card at an angle really give the full effect of the Gilding Polish. It works exceptionally well on the black card to great effect. We all know how you love your black and white cards and although it will not suit some people it is good that you cover the use of all types of card and colours for us. I personally really appreciate seeing something that I might not have considered.

Take care and have a great day.

Crafty Hugs
Heather xx

Debra K. said...

Gorgeous card this morning! What looks just like a monochromatic card suddenly has a lot more interest with the added Gilding Polish. This must look amazing in real life. Debra x

hazel young said...

Lovely card Sue xx hazel

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue,
A very striking card that has great dimension with the 3D background and gilding elements. X

TDQ Karen said...

So pretty with these hints of gold. Beautiful

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Love the look of the gilding polish on the black card, great views of the opulence from the angle views too. Beautiful card
Hugs
Muriel x

ClareW said...

GM Sue. Very lovely.

NannaShaz said...

Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a stunning card today love this die they make very pretty cards

Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Have a good day all
Love
Hunnymummy54 from MK
xxx

CraftyCoffey said...

WOW-I love the two tone effect on this card. Stunning!

Michele

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, love this card . love Jean Z xx

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
Beautiful card! I love the touch of guilding!
Hugs x
Heather T

Chris Curry said...

This is what I call a very smart card, gilding polish always adds a certain touch. Thank you Sue, have a good day. Xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, beautiful card. Love the ivy corners and the gilding looks fab.

Barbara V

JAO said...

Great card Sue.

Scottydog said...

I do love monochrome cards as I think they always look very stylish & the use of the gilding wax gives this card an opulent look. Must try this as I have all the elements. Thank you Sue.

Tressa said...

Lovely card. The iPad doesn't do the photos justice for obvious reasons. Gilding polish on black card invariably looks wonderful.

Teresa

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Gorgeous card, love the gilded look.
Lydia
X

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. Beautiful card Sue. I love black and white but you have gone one further with the polishes. This is lovely .I love how the polish highlights the details of the leaves in the light. I love also that it can be used for any occasion. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

Izzy said...

Hi Sue,

Very striking card this morning, love the soft pillows created with the embossing folder and while the black and white design would be great anyway the addition of the gilding polish really brings out the details in the ivy leaves and gives the whole a lovely vintage feel...

Izzy

Crafty vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
Absolutely stunning card today with your gilding polish adding a extra bit of opulence to it.Yvonne xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - I love monochrome cards and with the gilding polish it adds a very classy touch. The ivy dies are some of my favourites. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue this is a stunning card I just love it. Those dies are amazing. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Yvonne19856 said...

Morning sue and everyone.
I love this card Sue and the holding was really lifts it. It was beautiful when I first looked and thought it was just monochrome, but I do love the wax highlights. And the 3D backing folder really does it justice. It's perfect. Have a good day everyone.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card. Love the gilding polish look. Hugs WALES FOR EVER xxx

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue Beautiful card the gilding polish looks great highlighting all the details of the ivy I love this die It's another one that's on my wishlist

June Horrocks said...

Love the gilding look is beautiful I must get back to useing it again the 3D look is brill thank you
Love always June Horrocks xxxxxxxx

stitchingranny said...

A beautiful and classy card today Sue.

Hugs Helen x

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Very elegant and the gilding wax adds that bit extra.

Laura O said...

Great card sue love the hint of gold. Laura O Springfield

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. Love the way the gold just softens the look of the card. What a lot of detail and so pretty.

Lisbeth

Kate's Cards said...

Very grand! Xxx

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, beautiful card, the gilding polish makes the ivy look like metal! Love Jean xxx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
I love the ivy garden background Die, it makes a quick card but always looks stunning. The gold gilding polish looks great on black card

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

CraftyJo said...

Interesting :)

jenny Briggs said...

Lovely card love black. And white always looks stylish

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Stunning card Sue x the gilding polish really highlights the beautiful detail in the ivy x love the embossing folder too x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

sandieann21 said...

A great die set. Lovely card

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

A lovely card. The gilding makes it extra special.

Love Helen xxx

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a really nice card and I love gold gilding wax especially on black card. The Ivy Garden dies are lovely and not just for Christmas :-)

Frances

Pawprintx4 said...

Wonderful card this morning using some of my favorites. I love the Ivy Garden die set (Frances, I never thought of Christmas but what a great idea) and black card with gilding polish is such a winner. Sublime Swirl was a must have for me the first time I saw it. This card was perfect to me.
A happy middle of the week to everyone.
Stephanie K
SC/USA

Suzzette Yandle said...

Stunning mix of textures and die cuts. The 3D embossing shows up so well.

gwen70 said...

Beautiful card, love this die set had to buy it as soon as I saw it

Pussycats said...

Hello Sue
Sorry for posting late to day for me, What a stunning card. The hint of the gold gilding polish works so well. More I see the Ivy die more I think I need it.
Crafty hugs and well wishes to all... Wendy

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card...I do love ivy...and gilding wax!!
Love
Sam
xxxx

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card today. Especially the background. Thanks for sharing.

karenlotty said...

A lovely card Just treated myself to some of the expressions dies

ursula said...

Wow, how amazing is this, love the gilding polish on the black, give it a complete different look, I love my ivy die and this is another brilliant idea...thank you Sue...luv Ursula xx

sued99 said...

Fabulous card. The gilding polish just adds that something special. X

Eunice said...

Very different card, love how you used the gold gilding polish to give it a very different look.

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Beautiful and classy

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, This is a lovely card, I'm loving the effect of the gilding wax.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Karen M said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card,love the touch of gilding wax & the round die,
Thank you
Best wishes
Karen M

Sue MacFall said...

Beautiful card, thank you Sue. So elegant and classy.

Suemac said...

Beautiful card

Brenda said...

Hello Sue, Beautiful Card, I love the fantastic results you get with gilding polish. Hugs Brenda xxx

Betty McAlister said...

Hi Sue. A lovely card. The gilding polish lifts the black so well. Xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
The black and white theme with a touch of gold is striking.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Elegant and sophisticated - this card really is striking x
I am very late and very tired so goodnight all x
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

Pauline Austen said...

Hi Sue, great card. Love the touch of gilding wax over the black. Hugs xx Pauline

Latenight SandyH said...

Lovely design. I know most people like the black card but it's not to my taste. I'd prefer dark green with under the gilding polish. Gorgeous 3D embossing folder.
Take care everyone.

dj from kettering said...



Like the idea of the gilding cream on the
leaves, just lifts it,



Doreen x

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good morning Sue.
A lovely card as always. I have recently purchased the 3D folders and will now (hopefully) start to use them. I need to buy gilding polish and will do so on line later in the day.
You never cease to amaze me.
Love to all.
Marie P.

Dawn Holben said...

Sue i love this card and the look of the gilding wax, absolutely gorgeous dies too.
Ones i am yet to get but they are on my list x

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
I love this card, and the gilding wax to.
You cease to amaze me, after all this time.
Hugs, Rose