Wednesday 19 September 2018

Fabulous Friend

Hello all!  The Daisy Stained Glass is on show for today's card.  I started by cutting it with a piece of black card on top and a white card underneath.  The top black card cut the die out completely and the white card left a perfect imprint while cutting the outer edge.  I used the white card to colour the design with distress markers.  I used Spun Sugar, mustard seed and crushed olive.  I covered this piece with a sticky adhesive sheet, then added the black outline die and coated the remaining adhesive areas with Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz.  I added some dries clear glue to the flower centres then added medium micro beads for texture and allowed the glue to dry.  I cut two of the Lexi die in white and offset them behind the stained glass.  I stamped the sentiment at the top using the stamps from the Big Ideas set.  I added the Fabulous mini expression die cut in black at the bottom and stamped the word "friend" with it (also from he same stamp set).  White and black mats and layers were added to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 7 3/4" x  8 1/2" in size.  All for now, Sue x








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73 comments:

Clai01 said...

Gorgeous card and always love to see the techniques used with the stained glass dies. x

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue lovely card the colours are very pretty I like the hint of lace from the Lexi die in the background & the sparkle from the glitterbitz is just right

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, this card is very pretty and a favourite, as it uses the stained glass die. These dies can be used in so many ways. Have a good day everyone. Bx

TDQ Karen said...

What a lovely technique. Love the delicate colours through the texture

Steph Cotterill said...

Oh Sue this is beautiful, really pretty. Probably due to it being early and my eyes aren't completely focused plus not reading your post I had to do a double take, is this a new folder with a totally new design with a corner to corner pattern, maybe I should try and read the post FIRST and get new glasses to help early a.m focus ! I really should think about investing in one 'every day' stained glass die and one festive, and maybe this should be the one but I'm afraid I'd not to them justice. A beautiful piece of work that anyone would love to receive. I've seen some really lovely photos of you at AP looks like Paul has another tick to his bucket list, bless him, it speaks volumes as does the one particular photo of you doing a demo, but what stands out is that ray of sunshine surrounding you, need I say more ☺ so I hope those nasty bugs that made you feel under the weather have moved on and that today will be a nice day xxx

Pauline Austen said...

Morning Sue, I do love your stained glass dies and have 3 of them, but not this one. I might just have to remedy that in the no to distant future.
Love the technique used. WOuld never have thought about putting 2 pieces of card together in order to get an imprint too. Going to give this a try with the sailing boat die now. Thank you for your failing inspiration Sue. Hugs xx Pauline

Pauline Austen said...

Ps. That should read ' daily' inspiration. Xx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh I love the stained glass dies you have produced, yes got every one of them, and this sample is terrific, love it.

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

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

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

Debra K. said...

Such a pretty card! Just love the daisy stained glass using the Glitterbitz, so sparkly :). Debra x

ClareW said...

GM Sue. Very lovely.

hollyberry said...

Gorgeous card,love the colours and the sparkle.

hazel young said...

Beautiful card Sue x xhazel

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, love the daisy stained glass die and I love to see all the techniques you use with these dies, like June I have got every one that you have released.

Marion S x

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card. I love the stained glass dies and techniques.
B xx

Pussycats said...

Good Morning sue and all
May I say what a stunning card to wake up to this morning . Love the effect you have created from the distress markers and Glitter bitz.. Hope your feeling better now Sue.
Crafty hugs and well wishes to all... Wendy

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
So pretty and love the bling of course. Your stained glass dies are so beautiful, I don’t have this one as I thought I didn’t need it as I have the daisy with the butterfly but it is so clean and simple I am now beginning to wonder. I have most of these dies and they are really go tos, specially the poinsettias and hummingbirds, favourite things. The Christmas robin is so cute but the yacht is so good for our males, I really hope you think of some more of them.
Hugs
Muriel x

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue,
A very pretty and feminine card, love the soft colours. X

Unknown said...

Good Morning Sue

I hope you are well on the mend now and ready for Friday. Todays card looks lovely placed as you have on the offset Lexi die cuts.
I like things offset it adds interest.

Crafty Hugs
Heather xx

CraftyCoffey said...

Lovely card today, so pretty.

Michele

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, a very pretty card this morning. Love the stained glass daisy. Love the techniques you have used.

Barbara V

ahappycrafter50 said...

I love using this die and thank you for another technique to try with it.
Jan
Northampton

BenteS said...

Beautiful card.
Great technique and your stained glass dies are so gorgeous😍😍

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes
Beautiful card today I love the stained glass dies they are so effective

Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Have a lovely day all
Love
Hunnymummy54 from MK
xxx

Beverly Fuchs said...

Hello Sue,

What a stunner to start the day. So pretty, delicate and feminine. Such a good technique for coloring the Stained Glass daisy and adding glitter is the perfect finishing touch.

Have a great day.

Beverly

Suemac said...

Such a pretty card.

karenlotty said...

Super card I haven’t tried this cutting technique yet
The stained glass window dies may be smallish but they really pack an impact

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue
Pretty card.
Lydia
X

cheryl brown said...

Morning Sue,

Such a pretty card today

Love 7 hugs
Cheryl xxx

Chris Curry said...

Great card Sue, I do love the stained glass window dies. Thank you, have a good day xxx.

alimecca said...

Hi Sue,
Another beautiful stained glass window card. This one is so pretty. Really like it.Love and hugs to all, Alison xxxx

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. So lovely and summery today Sue. I have to say I am not a great lover of the stained glass dies... as I have said before.... it would not do for us all to be the same....but if ever there was a card to change my mind it would be this one. You have done a superb job and I love the idea of the die cut background. I certainly will be having a mammoth catch up when we get home. Thank you Sue. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good morning Sue.
What a coincidence that our morning treat is a stained glass one. Yesterday I finally tried using Pixie Powders for the first time and LOVED IT. I have prepared my desk for today with all of my as yet unused stained glass dies .The Robin will be first with PP and the second will be today's treat so you will be there beside me I'm sure. I am always inspired by what you do for us.
BFN
Marie P.

Jean Z said...

hi Sue, Beautiful card . love Jean Z xxxx

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
What a beauty.
Love the sound of that technique. I do have a soft spot for the stained glass dies. You can use them to make amazingly stunning cards like this or they can be used to make relatively quick and simple cards. Either way they make a wonderful focal point on any card.
Only 2 more sleeps until Take Over. Really looking forward to seeing you in action. Hope you are feeling better and that your voice is not going to let you down x
Happy Wednesday everyone
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

Tressa said...

I love the stained glass dies and what you have done with this one has made a gorgeous card.

Teresa

Anne said...

A beautiful card, Sue.

Anne (Northampton)

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - such a delicate card showing off the stained glass effect. Love all about it. Best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Laura O said...

Beautiful card Sue love the stained glass effect and the white background is brilliant. Laura O Springfield

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
A great card sue and I love the hugs and kisses in the corner

OWLISH Xx

gwen70 said...

Stunning card Sue

Crafty vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
Absolutely stunning card today with your beautiful stained glass daisy. I just love stained glass windows & this one is truly beautiful .Yvonne xx

June Horrocks said...

Hi sue hope you are feeiing a bit better dear your card is stunning very pretty love it thank you
Love June Horrocks xxxxxx

Jackie T said...

Hi Sue this is a stunning card I love it. Those stained glass dies are among my favourites. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue

I must say pastel shades work as well as brights in the stained glass, lovely.

Heather R Oxfordshire

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Love the stained glass dies and this is one of my favourites - gorgeous post and love it in the softer colours..

Unknown said...

Muted, glimmery and really pretty.

Best,
Donita

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Wow!! Love all the sparkling and the texture!!! Fab use of this wonderful die!!

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, I love this card and the die which I was given as a present. The first card I made with it (using acetate and glitter) was of course a thank you for the giver who was as pleased as punch. I have made others mainly using paper piecing so I thank you very much for the ideas on today's card which I shall try very soon.

Frances

ursula said...

Love your stained glass cards Sue....luv Ursula xx

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
I had forgotten the tip about the black and white card. Your stained glass dies are so beautiful and versatile and this card is gorgeous.
Hugs, Rose

jean.phillips1 said...

Good afternoon Sue, what a really beautiful card, love it! Love Jean xxx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Gorgeous card, looking forward to Hochanda this weekend for the creative expresssions takeover

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Jean said...

Simply stunning!

Kate's Cards said...

Very pretty 😊Xxx

CraftyJo said...

Lovely :)

Scottydog said...

Love the stained glass dies & you have really done this one proud, any friend would love to receive it I’m sure. Hope you are managing to hang onto your voice Sue. Take care.

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card. I love the stain glass daisies. Thanks for your tip of die cutting with two different colour card at the same time.

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue
Gorgeous, gorgeous card!! Love the Lexi die too.
Hugs
Sam
xxxx

Liz said...

Love this card, the stained glass die cut is beautiful. xx

CCM said...

All your stained glass dies are beautiful, Sue.Thank you for sharing how you made this lovely card. Cutting two different colour papers once, it is a great way to get the top cut completely and the second paper only embossed (easy to see what you have to color).The delicacy of Lexi's lace gives the elegance that makes this card special.Love it.

Hugs from Toronto,
Carmen-Dorothy

Unknown said...

Hi sue,

Such a pretty card again today

Di Di from broadstairs Kent.

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, I love the effect of this die-cut with the gorgeous glitterbitz on, and the Lexi die-cuts look beautiful behind the stained glass, so very effective.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
Another lovely card

sued99 said...

This is a really beautiful card. X

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, always so nice to see how to do the stained glass window cards. They always are so beautiful. Xx

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
Absolutely gorgeous card I love your colour combo Sue very pretty
Hope you have managed to shake of that cold now
Th@nk you for your inspiration
Take care
Theresa G xx

Betty McAlister said...

Beautiful card Sue. Hope you're feeling much better now. Xx

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

A beautiful card. So pretty. Thank you for the reminder about cutting two pieces of card together too. A great technique.

Hope you are feeling so much better now.

Love Helen xxx

Jan.moogie said...

Such a pretty card and great tip, thank you Sue,hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Stunning card! I love your Stained Glass collection.The lacy background is so pretty.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

dj from kettering said...



I must make some more of your stain glass
die cards, they always look so effective,


Doreen x

Helen E Jones said...

Hi Sue love the card