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Friday 28 September 2018

Christmas Double Day

Hello there my crafty friends!  It's more Christmas coming your way today!  I started this one with a piece of acetate and the Rose Quartz and Yellow Citrine Crystal tints across it.  I used my finger to spread the tints across the acetate then sprinkled some Gold and Cherry Red Holographic glitter on it.  I crumpled a piece of tissue paper over it, tamped it down and set it aside to dry.  Once dry I trimmed the edges to the size of my frame.  I used the Double Stitched Rectangles to make a white frame which I added with mounting foam.  I cut two of the Frosty Snowflake Corners in white then glued them to the sides of the frame.  I cut the Season's Greeting die in white and glued it in the centre of the frame.  White on white mats completed the card.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/4" x  7 1/4" in size.  Scroll down for card number two.











Card number two was started by cutting the Poinsettia Lattice die out of dusty rose card.  I  added it to a backing sheet of coconut white card covered with a sticky adhesive sheet.  I added some Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz to the exposed adhesive .  I used the cutting edge to create a frame which I added with foam.  I seated the background on another slight;y larger piece that I embossed using the Poinsettia Lattice embossing folder..  I cut the Tis the Season out of silver card and glued it to the background.  White on white mats and layers were used to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2"  x 7 3/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x




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78 comments:

  1. ClareW28 September 2018 at 06:02

    GM Sue. Wow! The red background is fabulous. Must try that.

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  2. BridgetCG28 September 2018 at 06:06

    Morning Sue, my favourite day of the week, Christmas double day. Love both cards, the background of the first will make the card stand out from the rest, and the second is subtle and delicate, both in design and colour. Have a good day everyone. Bx

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  3. Jan.moogie28 September 2018 at 06:14

    Awesome cards and so different too, love the vibrancy of number one and the succulency of number two, got to have a go at these two different backgrounds. Have a great day Sue, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  4. June Smith28 September 2018 at 06:21

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, 2 amazing samples today, the first one has such vibrant colours in the background, truly brilliant. The second one completely different and this one shows the beautiful embossing folder to perfection. love them both xx

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

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  5. Steph Cotterill28 September 2018 at 06:23

    Morning Sue. Oh my word, what's this - the 3rd or 4th week of the Friday festive double day and not one single sample I've not been sure about and these two outstanding samples are just beautiful. The first sample, well the background is just absolutely stunning and shows the beauty of the rest of the design, whereas the 2nd sample is subtle but beautiful. Can't, won't choose as both would make anyone smile as soon as they received them. Thank you for another day of gorgeous inspiration xxx

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  6. Unknown28 September 2018 at 06:25

    Hi sue,

    Stunning cards today, the background on both are quite stunning! Lovely.....

    Di Di from broadstairs Kent.

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  7. kittyedavies47@gmail.com28 September 2018 at 06:28

    Morning Sue.
    Thank you, a beautiful duo.
    I could not choose.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  8. hollyberry28 September 2018 at 06:29

    Two beautiful cards but love the brightness of the first one.

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  9. Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts28 September 2018 at 06:39

    A gorgeous pair of cards. I like both of them for different reasons. The red one for its vibrancy and the rose one die its muted feel .xx

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  10. Debra K.28 September 2018 at 06:47

    Two fabulous Christmas cards this morning! Love the background on the first card with glitter encapsulated in it. Debra x

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  11. TDQ Karen28 September 2018 at 06:56

    Both beautiful but the first card background really attracts me in and I love the beautiful die cut edges

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  12. Muriel28 September 2018 at 07:02

    Hello Sue and all
    No favourites today Sue, two stunning cards, so different and both gorgeous. Love the background on the first one (and of course started thinking about what colours to use to make it blue lol !! ) and the muted colours of the second one letting the die do all the talking, love that embossing folder, a real go to for Christmas backgrounds.
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  13. Pussycats28 September 2018 at 07:05

    Good Morning sue and and all
    Yay its double Friday and may I say WOW at your stunning cards. The first card is stunning with the colours you have created from the crystal tints and glitter. The frosty snowflake corners finish the card of beautifully. The second card is also equally stunning , the dusty rose works so well with design. Thank you for sharing.
    Crafty hugs to all, Wendy

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  14. Laura O28 September 2018 at 07:08

    Morning sue two fantastic fabulous cards, very different but beautiful for different reasons. Laura o Springfield

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  15. Clai0128 September 2018 at 07:11

    Card number one, I think for me today is my favourite. x

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  16. Janice K28 September 2018 at 07:12

    Good morning Sue,
    Two great cards, I love the vibrancy of the first one. x

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  17. hazel young28 September 2018 at 07:17

    Beautiful cards Sue x xhazel

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  18. Scottydog28 September 2018 at 07:30

    Card number one it is definitely for me today, just love that vibrant, stunning background. I like card no.2 but I am a traditionalist & like red poinsettias so doesn’t do it in the same way for me! Thank you for two totally different offerings today, doesn’t do for us all to be the same!

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  19. carol edwards28 September 2018 at 07:30

    Hello Sue, both different cards and both beautiful. Love the season's greetings sentiment against the stunning red background. X

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  20. CraftyCoffey28 September 2018 at 07:34

    Two fantastic cards-absolutely love the background on the first card.

    Michele

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  21. Chris Curry28 September 2018 at 07:44

    Two brilliant cards Sue. The first one has to be my favourite, the background is stunning and I’m not sure I would use pink on a Christmas card. Thank you, have a good weekend xxx.

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  22. Anonymous28 September 2018 at 07:51

    Hi Sue, two lovely cards this morning. The first has a lovely vibrancy to it, love the background and the second is more subtle in the colour ways., but both beautiful.

    Barbara V

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  23. BenteS28 September 2018 at 07:56

    Beautiful cards!
    Love the first one with its striking red background :))

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  24. Barbara Gosden28 September 2018 at 07:57

    Hi Sue
    Two fabulous cards. Love the vibrant background on number one.
    B xx

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  25. Ann Topp28 September 2018 at 08:00

    Good Morning Sue. Both cards this morning ear absolutely brilliant in more was than one. I could not choose a favourite to save my life today. You really know how to push our buttons. And they are both " Sue Wilson " Cards. They stand out a mile. Thankyou Sue. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  26. Crafty vonnie28 September 2018 at 08:08

    Good morning Sue,
    Two beautiful cards today which are totally different. Yvonne xx

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  27. Anonymous28 September 2018 at 08:31

    Hi Sue - love both these cards but the background on the first one really does it for me and the overall simplicity really makes the card stand out. They are both beautiful cards. Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  28. stitchingranny28 September 2018 at 08:31

    Beautiful card, bright and sunny to match the morning here in Derbyshire.

    Hugs Helen xx

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  29. June Horrocks28 September 2018 at 08:32

    Two beautiful cards for us today love the dies and your chosen colours are fab thank you sue
    Love June Horrocks’s xxxxxxx

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  30. karenlotty28 September 2018 at 08:33

    Both cards are beautiful I really must get some crystal tints as I rely on CS lacquer to do my caught in crystal backgrounds

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  31. alimecca28 September 2018 at 08:36

    Hi Sue,
    Two wonderful cards for us today. I especially like the first one - it is so vibrant and certainly stands out. The second one is much more subtle but still beautiful. Love and hugs to all, Alison xxx

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  32. Lynne L28 September 2018 at 08:42

    Good morning Sue Two fantastic cards the first one with the bright sparkly background is my favourite although the second one is very pretty too!

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  33. Anne28 September 2018 at 08:58

    Two lovely cards, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  34. Marie P. from Longridge28 September 2018 at 09:03

    Good morning Sue and what a lovely start to the morning with two fantastic cards. Like everyone else I'm struck with the beautiful background on the first one but they are both exquisite. I can't get my head around the tissue paper but maybe that's because I only came in to card making in my mid eighties and I don't recall seeing a video on it's use. I will ask Google later lol
    Hope you have a great week end.
    Hugs.
    Marie P.

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  35. rolfi28 September 2018 at 09:10

    Hi Sue,

    number one is my favourite. I love this burning red tones.
    What a stunning card.

    Rolf xxx

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  36. Tressa28 September 2018 at 09:17

    The first card is absolutely stunning. I do like everything about the second except the dusky rose card used, I would prefer a slightly stronger colour. Each to their own of course.

    Teresa

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  37. Theresa28 September 2018 at 09:19

    love the acetate background. it screams christmas, hugs xx

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  38. lydia jordan28 September 2018 at 09:24

    Morning Sue,
    Two gorgeous card, love the background on the first one.
    Lydia
    x

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  39. Deb E Isle of Wight28 September 2018 at 09:24

    Both beautiful posts and whilst I would normally go for more muted colours I love post one. Can see this with the cooler colours as well and a technique I will be having a go at. Also seen a sneak peak of the October release and the wallet is already groaning in anticipation lol....

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  40. Marion Scott28 September 2018 at 09:43

    Hello Sue, love the inspiration you are giving us each Friday with Christmas cards.
    Both of today's are stunning, love the vibrancy of the first and the softness of the second
    Marion S x

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  41. Yorkie girl 28 September 2018 at 09:46

    Hi Sue
    Love both the samples this morning the second one I think edges it for me
    The embossing is superb
    See Sue I am not always playing catch up. Lol
    Have a wonderful day and weekend
    Hugs Theresa G xx

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  42. Kiraneries28 September 2018 at 09:55

    Hi Sue, two beautiful Christmas cards. Both lovely in different ways. The second my favourite just as I love the poinsettia background.

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  43. Princess Pixie!28 September 2018 at 10:09

    Hi Sue
    Wow. Number 1 is bright and beautiful and number 2 is soft and subtle but definitely stunning. Love them both x
    Happy Friday
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  44. NannaShaz28 September 2018 at 10:12

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes
    Oh I love double day these 2 cards are stunning, totally different but gorgeous in there own way.

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a lovely day all
    Love
    Hunnymummy54 from MK
    xxx

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  45. Pat L28 September 2018 at 10:16

    Hi Sue
    Two lovely cards, love the acetate background of the first one. I treated myself to your Carol Die and it is fabulous, can’t wait to make some cards with it. Looking forward to your October release and seeing all your samples

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  46. Jean Z28 September 2018 at 10:23

    Hi Sue, Love both cards . love Jean Z xxxx

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  47. sued9928 September 2018 at 10:42

    My favourite is the first one with the zingy background. X

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  48. Fluffycat28 September 2018 at 10:44

    Hi Sue, two beautiful cards today. Although I adore all of your poinsettia dies I think card number one just edges it for me if only for the impact from the background.

    Frances

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  49. Rose in Chester28 September 2018 at 10:48

    Hi Sue,
    Wow, the first card blew me away. It's the colours!! When I have done the majority of xmas cards I shall indulge in making those kind of backgrounds.
    And the second one is beautiful as well, that is a beautiful die.
    Hugs, Rose

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  50. Jackie T28 September 2018 at 11:17

    Hi Sue your Christmas cards are stunning I love them both. Have a great weekend. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  51. gwen7028 September 2018 at 11:35

    Fabulous cards, adore the red background

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  52. Margaret R28 September 2018 at 11:36

    Hi Sue
    Simplicity is sometimes good. A very nice card
    Margaret x

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  53. Unknown28 September 2018 at 11:43

    We could hold up our hands to warm our fingers on the first card.

    Best,
    Donita

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  54. ursula28 September 2018 at 11:47

    Wow these are both stunning, love the vibrant red colour in no.1...thank you Sue....luv Ursula xx

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  55. KarinsArtScrap28 September 2018 at 11:54

    stunning background on the first card Sue it's gorgeous.......second card is beautifullllllllllllll
    Gr Karin

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  56. Lisbeth28 September 2018 at 12:18

    Hi Sue. I am back from the heat in Seville into the swing of planning for Christmas. Love both of the cards today but I think that the first one is my favourite of the two with its lovely bright red colour. I have had a sneak peak of your future launch which looks as though it will be really exciting. I love the Celtic theme for wedding cards, I can't wait.

    Lisbeth

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  57. evis28 September 2018 at 12:58

    Hi Sue,
    Love the cards. I think that the first one is my favourite
    with its bright background.
    Regards,
    Evis M.

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  58. sandieann2128 September 2018 at 16:17

    Love them both

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  59. Kate's Cards28 September 2018 at 16:23

    Wow! Love them both but card ones background Wowser!

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  60. theresa w28 September 2018 at 16:54

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Two fantastic cards Sue x the background on the first one is stunning x I specifically went to ally pally for some crystal tints and ended up coming home with everything but ! Thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  61. jean.phillips128 September 2018 at 17:26

    Hi Sue, two stunning cards, love the background of the first one! Love Jean xxx

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  62. Helen E Jones28 September 2018 at 17:53

    Hi sue both cards are beautiful

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  63. Lynda's craft's28 September 2018 at 17:55

    Two stunning cards Sue. The first card is my favourite but I still love the second card too.
    Hug's Lynda xx

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  64. Crewe Trish28 September 2018 at 17:57

    Hello Sue
    Both are stunning but the first just edges into the lead

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  65. Patricia Howarth28 September 2018 at 20:15

    Hi Sue, Two lovely Christmas cards, I absolutely adore the background of the first one.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  66. Sue MacFall28 September 2018 at 20:21

    Both cards are lovely, Sue, but I love the vibrancy of the background on the first one.

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  67. Helen Bell28 September 2018 at 20:25

    Hi Sue

    Two great cards, I think the first just edges it for me though. Probably because it’s nice and bright.

    Love Helen xxx

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  68. CraftyJo28 September 2018 at 20:55

    They're both lovely

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  69. Brenda 28 September 2018 at 21:54

    Hello Sue,
    Wow a two fer Friday we are being spoilt. I love both of these cards but Number one really stands out.
    Thank you for your brilliant inspiration, love and hugs Brenda xxx

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  70. ahappycrafter5028 September 2018 at 23:49

    Fabulous cards especially the vivid first one.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  71. Latenight SandyH29 September 2018 at 04:28

    Two gorgeous cards. The background of the first one is fabulous.

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  72. Suemac29 September 2018 at 08:17

    Two beautiful cards

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  73. Alice (scrAPpamondo)29 September 2018 at 08:42

    Wow, amazing cards! Love the bright and warm sparkling background of the first one!

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  74. dj from kettering29 September 2018 at 09:06



    Two more fab cards!! So different, but great,




    Doreen x

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  75. Pawprintx429 September 2018 at 12:39

    Well, I just love them both. I am always onboard for a "Caught in Crystal" background in all the variations so first card is an immediate winner for me. The second is lovely also....glittery sparkle with poinsettias (sorry Donita).
    Everybody, have a great weekend,
    Stephanie K
    SC/USA

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  76. cr@fty30 September 2018 at 13:38

    Hi a Sue
    Sorry only just catching up on the blog! Both cards are beautiful!
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  77. DeCor1 October 2018 at 05:33

    Both cards are gorgeous.

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  78. Owlish4 October 2018 at 07:37

    Hi SUE
    I think both cards are very chrissmassy love them both

    OWLISH Xx

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