Friday, 14 September 2018

Christmas Double Day

Hi bloggers!  Another double day for you and these two are completely different!  Starting out with a cute snowman card to put a smile on your face.  I used the Falling Snow embossing folder to add texture to a piece of duck egg blue card.  I cut the Snowball Frame out of white, added foam to the back and attached it horizontally across the top of the card.  From the Build A Snowman set, I cut the snowman, added arms, a broom, cap, nose, buttons, bow tie and eyes to him and mounted him inside the frame.  I cut a sign and stamped on it and added it next to him inside the frame.  The sentiment was cut out of white and glued in the corner under the frame.  I made three vellum poinsettias and added them in opposite corners and accented them with sprays from the Poinsettia Garland die set.  Duck egg blue and white mats were used to complete this card.  The finished dimensions are 7" x  7 3/4" in size.  Scroll down for card number two.







Another angel card for my second selection.  I started with a piece of milk card as my background colour.  I cut the Mosaic Bauble Frame twice, once out of milk and once out of black.  I used the black as a shadow for the frame.  I cut the two longer sides off of the frame and added a backing piece to both strips using milk card coated with enchanted gold gilding polish.  I added mounting foam and placed them diagonally in opposite corners, trimming the edges even with my background.  Next I cut the Starburst die out of milk card covered with the same gilding polish.  I added a black backing then attached it in the centre with foam.  I cut the Christmas Angel 2018 out of black card and milk card.  The black card was on top so it cut everything out and the milk card was underneath so it cut a nice outline.  I attached the two and mounted her in the centre of my starburst.  I cut a Tis The Season in black and added it in the lower left corner.  In the opposite corner, I added some pearl swirls and startbursts as accents.  Milk and black mats were used to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/4" x  9" in size.  All for now, Sue x







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72 comments:

Unknown said...

Hi sue,

Both cards are stunning!

Di Di from broadstairs Kent

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, love the snowman, he has such a cute face and love the Angel card too. Love Jean xxx

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue Two gorgeous cards they are very different so it's difficult to choose a favourite I like the way you've used the mosaic frame on the diagonal on the second card

Nancy Soetaert said...

2 totally different but so beautiful cards!
Nancy

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Just have to love twofers. Yes, two beautiful cards, so totally different too.
The little snowman is just so cute and a the angel looks lovely with the starburst behind her and the diagonal frames on the opposite corners
Hugs
Muriel x

Steph Cotterill said...

Morning Sue, where did the week go ? It seems no time at all since the last festive double day but I'm not complaining ohh no certainly not, I look forward to the next and the next, but for obvious reasons (a 3yr old grand-daughter) yes 3 already it has to be your cute snowman that wins my heart. I really must make this the next die I save for as I need more cards for the youngsters to add to my selection and I know that this little guy will raise a smile let's face it, how can you not smile when you see a beautiful cute card like this 😊 thank you for today's inspirational idea's on how to give pleasure to family and friends round the globe xxx

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue,
I'm loving the Friday double days, a lovely way of finishing the working week. Two beautiful and very different cardstyles with a great use of the starburst die.x

hollyberry said...

Two cards,both stunning. No favourite this week,love them both.

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you two beautiful cards, please don't ask me to choose,they are so lovely.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

Jan.moogie said...

Gorgeous cards Sue love them both but got to have a go at the angel its awesome. Have a great day,hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, 2 very different cards but both deserve their day on the blog, oh I do like double days. The first one is so cute especially the sentiment words - I can imagine my 7 year old granddaughter laughing at this one. The second is using the wonderful Angel die, looks so effective with the milk and black card, different to your traditional all white card but I like it too.

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

Beverly Fuchs said...

Hello Sue,

What could be better than a double day posting and what lovely cards. The Snowman is so cute and whimsical that would delight the child in any of us while the Angel is beautiful and elegant with so much detail. Hard to say which is my favorite as they are both stunning.

Hope that you have a wonderful day.

Beverly

Debra K. said...

Two lovely Christmas cards! My favourite is the first as it's really cute :). Debra x

Pussycats said...

Good Morning Sue and all
Two stunning cards this morning to start the day of , there both so different and its hard to pick which one I like the best. The build a snowman is so cute and love the colours you have used and finished beautifully with the sentiment and vellum poinsettias .
The christmas Angel is stunning , everything works on the card . The pop of black really brings the design together.
Crafty hugs to all..... Wendy

BenteS said...

Lovely cards both of them. I think the angel is my favorite; she is so beautiful :))

ClareW said...

GM Sue. Love both.

Clai01 said...

Number 1 card wins it for me today as favourite as I love to see a snowman on a Christmas card. x

CraftyCoffey said...

The snowman card is so cute, really lovely.

Michele

TDQ Karen said...

I do love the snowman so I think number one is my favourite today x

Pauline Austen said...

Morning Sue, Ohhhh I love your Angel shadowed against the sunburst and the whimsical snowmancan't fail to bring a smile to anyone's face. Have a Great weekend. Hugs xx Pauline

Unknown said...

Good Morning Sue

Well you can't get more different can you? I love the little snowman he' s so cute. and of course you angel is stunning. I love the way you have used the frame die for the diagonal borders I really like that idea.

Take care
Crafty Hugs
Heather xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, two lovely cards this morning. The snowman is so cute and the angel so beautiful. Think the first one does it for me though.

Barbara V

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
Two great cards.
B xx

ahappycrafter50 said...

Both cards are lovely.
Jan
Northampton

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. I love both these cards Sue .... but my favourite is the Angel one. She is lovely. But I don't think you could better last year's Angel she is my most favourite one. I have already got 20 cards made with her on the front. Thankyou Sue for two stunning cards this morning. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

Suemac said...

Two inspirational Christmas cards.

karenlotty said...

Two beautiful cards Sue
Enjoy Ally Pally Sadly I won't be coming this time xx

Anne said...

Two lovely cards, Sue.

Anne (Northampton)

Marie P, from Longridge said...

Good morning Sue and all Wilsonettes.
Two lovely cards today and both are gorgeous in their own right. The snowman is my choice as I do have the die and my Grandchildren and their children will love him I'm sure.
Have a lovely week-end.
Marie P.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - I can't get to Ally Pally at the weekend unfortunately but will be busy catching up with two weeks of your amazing cards. Today's cards are both brilliant but I really love the snowman card. Have a great weekend, sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Marion Scott said...

Good morning Sue,
Two great Christmas cards, very different but both beautiful in their own right.
Love them both.
Marion S x

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, what a great selection for Christmas Double day, love both cards and the snowman one is just so cute, with the best sentiment ever. I love the Angel one too, and think I may try some of the elements of your design for my cards. Take care all. Bx

Tressa said...

Two great cards. I especially like the second.

Teresa

Netty The Runner said...

Two really lovely cards Sue. The snowman is so cute and the the angel and starburst are beautiful.
Annette x

Crafty vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
Two beautiful cards today & very different. One for the younger generation & a sophisticated one the adult generation. Yvonne xx

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Two gorgeous cards, love the cute snowman.
Lydia
X

Scottydog said...

Can’t believe it’s Friday again & another twofer! While I like both cards it has to be the snowman for me, while the children love them I think adults still like the tradition of a snowman on Christmas cards. Suits all ages. Thank you Sue. Hope to see you at the weekend.

hazel young said...

Beautiful cards Sue xx hazel

stitchingranny said...

Two beautiful cards today Sue.

Hugs Helen

xx

dj from kettering said...



Two such different cards, but love the
snowman!!



Doreen x

KarinsArtScrap said...

cute and beautiful Sue and elegant and gorgeous card
Gr Karin

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, two completely different Christmas cards. The first cute and fun with your snowman. The second very elegant with your Christmas Angel, which has to be my favourite.

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Both so different, but equally brilliant. That snowman is just lovely and the angel card is very elegant..... That mosaic frame is so versaile, I see it all over the place, not just for Christmas.
Hugs,
Rose

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

Two great cards, both so different.

Love Helen xxx

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Two fabulous cards Sue x the snowman is so cute and I love the frame x your angel is beautiful and a lovely card x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

evis said...

Hi Sue,
Love the snowman card. I like the angel card but would prefer a different colour to the black.
Regards,
Evis M.

Kate's Cards said...

Cute and traditional, all bases covered! Xxx

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes
Love the double day Fridays, both cards are beautiful

Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Have a lovely day all
Love
Hunnymummy54 from MK
xxx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Thank you for two very different Christmas cards, the snowman is so cute and I love the starburst die used behind the angel. Hope you have a successful weekend at Ally Pally and to all who are going, have a great time

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, both cards are lovely. love Jean Z xxxx

Jean said...

Darling!

CraftyJo said...

Pretty! I especially like the second one :)

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. As much as I love the really jolly snowman die I would have to say that the second card is my favourite of the two with the starburst and the angel which are particularly nice. Thanks for the inspiration.

Lisbeth

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
Just a quick comment as I am getting ready to travel home from Cornwall
Love your card Sue and the fact we get two for one. Result
Have a good day
Theresa G xx

June Horrocks said...

Two beauties today sue I’m late today but can’t miss my comment the snowman is so cute all the little people will love him the angel is very special I love her such a gift
Thank you sue love always June Horrocks xxxxxxxx

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, two great cards today and although they are totally different in style they are equally lovely. I really like the milk card with gilding polish and I must try using my mosaic frame for something other than a frame as I like the effect. The snowman is such a happy chap and would put a smile on anyone's face. I hope you enjoy your time at Ally Pally.

Frances

ursula said...

Two amazing cards, but no. 2 my favourite....luv Ursula xx

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
I just love the snowman and have already bought it for my granddaughter who is an avid card maker at 7years old

sued99 said...

Love the snowman card. I’ve used this set for cards for my grandchildren. X

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Both fabulous but so different so impossible to choose a favourite.
Hope AP is a huge success and everyone has a fantastic time x
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

Jackie T said...

Oh Sue these Christmas cards are stunning. I just love those dies. Have a lovely time at Ally Pally. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, Two fantastic Christmas cards, I especially love the snowman, I will be trying the snowman card as I have all the dies.
Enjoy your time at Ally Pally.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Brenda said...

Hello Sue, A great twofer Friday love both of the cards, but if I have to choose a favourite, I would go to the angel.
See you Ally Pally tomorrow - yippee. Love Brenda XXX

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, such a cute snowman, the angel is stunning especially how you added a touch of black shadow x

Wendy from Scotland said...

Hi Sue, absolutely stunning ,both of them, but I think my favourite is the snowman
Wendy xx

Maria said...

Hi Sue and everyone.
One cutie and one gorgeous card, thank you Sue
Have a fab time at Ally Pally.

hugs Maria x

Unknown said...

The starburst is like the angel’s glory. And the pearl swirl indicates the value of her message. She gets my vote.

The melting heart sentiment is the reason I bought both the snowman and the snowball frame sets. This card could just as well be used for Valentine’s Day.

Thanks for the double today!

Donita

Laura O said...

Two great cards sue love how cute the snow man is. Laura O Springfield

Barbara said...

Two gorgeous cards Sue!
I am not really a fan of Angels but this one is absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Another couple of beautiful posts, but the first one is my fav but only because I had to have the snowman die on launch...Fun to use as well...

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
You done it again 2 beautiful Xmas cards and l love ur sentiment you make my heart melt brilliant

OWLISH Xx

lovestamping said...

So different but both lovely. Do like the You make my heart melt with the snowman