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Saturday 20 October 2018
Crystal Tint Christmas Frame Card
Hi crafters! I just love these Crystal Tints. They are fabulous to use to make beautiful backgrounds for your cards, festive or otherwise.
The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 7 3/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
Morning Sue. I love how your photography shows the immense sparkle on your background and the embossed detail on this festive frame, I know you don't always put your die cut through the emboss process but due to the quality of the dies and the machine you use its not always necessary and the stills show that in depth on this pretty festive sample. Off to see what I need to make this really effective background. Enjoy your day xxx
Good morning Sue, I love the beautiful background you've created with the crystal tints, it's so vibrant and sparkly, A gorgeous card. Thank you for the tutorial.x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, gosh what a sample for us today, the colours are amazing, will have to check out this crystal tint. Love the dies used too.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x Wonderful card Sue x the background is stunning with just enough colour and sparkle as not to distract from your fantastic frame x I really must invest in some crystal tints , the effects look amazing x thankyou Sue x Theresa w in Berks xxx
Beautiful card. Thank You so much for the wonderful Die launch it was fantastic. I have no idea how you come up with such wonderful designs. Hugs. MERRY BERRY 2 xxx
Hello Sue and all Can’t wait to see the Video on this one, I don’t have any crystal tints and after your October release have already spent more than my Craft budget for a while, lol !, but this card is so lovely. This frame is a favourite and I have used it often already for this year Hugs Muriel x
Hi Sue - this background is stunning and the crystal tints show up so well against the white. The card is just beautiful. Congratulations on another great launch - there are many which will go on my Christmas list this year. Sending best wishes YvonneMayxx
Good morning Sue and all Wilsonettes. Another great card and I DO have the die for this one. The video is great and I really must follow your tutorial re. the 2 trees with the glitter. I will also (I hope) do a Pixie Powder background. Great inspiration Sue. Thank you. Marie P/
Morning Sue, I am really loving the effect of the crystal tint, this background is stunning, I am looking forward to watching you create this beautiful card. Lots of love from Patricia xx
Hi Sue Wowee! This is stunning. Video on hold until later. That background is something else. Looking forward to watching this technique. You never know I might even try it! I really need to pull up my crafty sleeves and get my bum into gear and make some cards. It’s been ages. I usually have all my mums Christmas cards finished by July. So far 10! 40 more to go! Happy Saturday everyone. Crafty hugs PP Yvonne x
Good Morning Sue and all WOW card this morning . I do love the caught in crystal effect and the colours you have created are amazing . The dies you have used pop on the background. Thank you for creating the video. Wendy
Good morning Sue This Christmas card is just fantastic that background is amazing not watched the video yet but I definitely will as I need to see how you created it Have a wonderful weekend Best wishes and hugs Theresa G xx
What a stunning background, I don't have any of the crystal tints but if that's what they can produce that might have to change!! I bet you must be pretty wiped out from reading all the comments over the last few days. You do work so hard and we all really appreciate It as we use your inspiration to create our own cards. Love to all Sarah
Hi Sue, a beautiful traditional Christmas card. I love your Santa flying across the tops of the houses with the lovely sparkling night sky behind. Thanks for your video.
A beautiful , fun card. This might be my son and crew’s Christmas card. First Christmas for my grandson! I love Caught in Crystal backgrounds. Your launch was wonderful. I always think you can’t possibly come up with more ideas to tie your previous collection but some how you do. Everyone have a wonderful weekend! Stephanie K SC / USA
A gorgeous card. Love the die and the background. I think adults would love this card more than children, but then it appeals to almost everyone I think. Enjoyed the video as well, nice clear instructions. I bets there are lots of backgrounds made today.
Good Afternoon Sue. Just love this card Sue. And you have made the video so easy to follow I havnt used those crystal tints before..... but you made it look so easy.... I really want to have a go now. Love the die too. Wonderful sample Sue. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
Hi Sue. I have just made a very similar card to this but mine doesn't look as good as yours as I hadn't thought of putting extra trees in the background which is a great idea.
Hi Sue, I loved this card so much that I bought the die on release :-) Watching you create the background was most interesting and made me wonder if I had anything that would help me replicate it, I shall think on and maybe have a play tomorrow. I like the way you disguised the reverse cut of the trees using glitter - very clever and I will 'borrow' that idea thank you.
Fantastic card Sue!!!! I love that background, its so pretty. I have all the Crystal Tints but haven't used them yet so guess what I am going to be doing?
Hi Sue, What a beautiful card today. I absolutely love it! The background is so striking and really makes the card pop. I have now discovered Glitter Kiss and love it - it’s going on everything!! Looks like I’m going to have to try the Crystal Tints. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to win the dies in your fabulous new launch this week, it is so generous of you. I loved the collection but only commented on those that I knew I would use as I wouldn’t want to deprive someone else ( if that makes sense) love and hugs to all Alison xx
To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue, This Is One Of My Favourite Techniques Using The Phenomenal “Crystal Tints”. I Love The Exceptional Cutting Dies Used The Magnificent “BELIEVE IN MAGIC FRAME” Your Video Tutorial Was As Always Superb Where You Shared Lots Of Tips/Techniques I Purchased All The “Crystal Tints” When They First Became Available I Love Using Them........... Sue, Thank You For Sharing Today’s Exquisite Card Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue, Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗 Love From Sam xxx
Morning Sue. I love how your photography shows the immense sparkle on your background and the embossed detail on this festive frame, I know you don't always put your die cut through the emboss process but due to the quality of the dies and the machine you use its not always necessary and the stills show that in depth on this pretty festive sample. Off to see what I need to make this really effective background. Enjoy your day xxx
ReplyDeleteLove this die. Makes a fab card without too much effort. Great for Christmas batch making
ReplyDeleteLuv
Karen xx
Lovely card and background technique. x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, beautiful card, love the background! Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous winter scene! Love the details!
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue.
ReplyDeleteThank you, a lovely card and video.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Hi Sue, gorgeous card, love the background. It really shows off the beautiful die.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Will watch the video later, I’ve a busy morning.
B xx
Morning Sue, such a lovely card for all ages. Love your background. Hugs xx Pauline in S.A.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous background on a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteI love these backgrounds and so effective with the lovely frame
ReplyDeleteI love this card and thank you for the reminder for a great background. Have a good weekend Sue.xxx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful background you've created with the crystal tints, it's so vibrant and sparkly, A gorgeous card. Thank you for the tutorial.x
stunning Sue......love everything about it, the background / die
ReplyDeletegr karin
Hello Sue, such a lovely Christmas card, sparkling, colour and a great sentiment.xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sue, love the snipability of the die cut xx hazel
ReplyDeleteHello Sue, stunning card, love these crystal backgrounds and they are just perfect for this die and many others. Fabulous video too.
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, gosh what a sample for us today, the colours are amazing, will have to check out this crystal tint. Love the dies used too.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Sue x the background is stunning with just enough colour and sparkle as not to distract from your fantastic frame x I really must invest in some crystal tints , the effects look amazing x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Very striking card, love that background & it is perfect for the white die cut. Thank you Sue.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thank You so much for the wonderful Die launch it was fantastic. I have no idea how you come up with such wonderful designs. Hugs. MERRY BERRY 2 xxx
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ReplyDeleteI've missed the videos during the die launch, and what
a gorgeous one to have!!!! Love the colours,
Doreen x
Hello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteCan’t wait to see the Video on this one, I don’t have any crystal tints and after your October release have already spent more than my Craft budget for a while, lol !, but this card is so lovely. This frame is a favourite and I have used it often already for this year
Hugs
Muriel x
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful winter scene with a lovely background. Yvonne xx
Hi Sue - this background is stunning and the crystal tints show up so well against the white. The card is just beautiful. Congratulations on another great launch - there are many which will go on my Christmas list this year. Sending best wishes
ReplyDeleteYvonneMayxx
Good morning Sue wow stunning card the background is gorgeous I'll watch the video later as I have a very busy day today!
ReplyDeleteStunning card, background is beautiful
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card and love the background, I have just brought some crystal tints so will have a play after watching your video
Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx
Have a lovely day all
Love
Hunnymummy54 from MK
xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeeous card love the colours used, Mavis L x
Lovely card I love the background technique
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Sue.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
Good morning Sue and all Wilsonettes.
ReplyDeleteAnother great card and I DO have the die for this one. The video is great and I really must follow your tutorial re. the 2 trees with the glitter. I will also (I hope) do a Pixie Powder background.
Great inspiration Sue.
Thank you.
Marie P/
Morning Sue, I am really loving the effect of the crystal tint, this background is stunning, I am looking forward to watching you create this beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWowee! This is stunning. Video on hold until later.
That background is something else. Looking forward to watching this technique. You never know I might even try it!
I really need to pull up my crafty sleeves and get my bum into gear and make some cards. It’s been ages. I usually have all my mums Christmas cards finished by July. So far 10! 40 more to go!
Happy Saturday everyone.
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x
Good Morning Sue and all
ReplyDeleteWOW card this morning . I do love the caught in crystal effect and the colours you have created are amazing . The dies you have used pop on the background. Thank you for creating the video.
Wendy
Lovely card and gorgeous background.
ReplyDeletex
Love this post, have the dies and the crystal tints so will be having a go...Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLove the card. I have the dies and have used your method of glitter on the background.
It looks good.
Regards,
Evis M.
Hi Sue, lovely card i have these dies and i have used it a lot. love Jean Z xxxx
ReplyDeleteOne of your best dies, with a great background techniques in magical colors.
ReplyDeleteThis is a winner all around.
I have the technology but lack the courage to believe I can get a fabulous result.
Christmas doesn’t seem near because we just finished with hot weather, but it’s almost already too late! We’re never going to make it!
Best,
Donita
What a lovely card Sue. Thank you. This would be great to send to someone special with children in the family as it caters for everyone. X
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue
ReplyDeleteThis Christmas card is just fantastic that background is amazing not watched the video yet but I definitely will as I need to see how you created it
Have a wonderful weekend
Best wishes and hugs
Theresa G xx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeletea gorgeous card and an absolutely stunning background.
Rolf xxx
Hello Sue, what an awesome card, love the dimension on the die cut, and the background is just gorgeous. Have a great day everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card. A technique I have yet to try.
ReplyDeleteHugs Helen xx
What a stunning background, I don't have any of the crystal tints but if that's what they can produce that might have to change!! I bet you must be pretty wiped out from reading all the comments over the last few days. You do work so hard and we all really appreciate It as we use your inspiration to create our own cards. Love to all Sarah
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a beautiful traditional Christmas card. I love your Santa flying across the tops of the houses with the lovely sparkling night sky behind. Thanks for your video.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background on this lovely card
ReplyDeleteDoreen R
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA fabulous Christmas card. Definitely a centre of the mantelpiece card.
Best wishes
Dorianne
Hi sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning I've seen you demo this one it's such a beautiful card,
Di Di from broadstairs Kent,
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteStunning card!...off to watch the video now!!
Love
Sam
xxxxx
Afternoon Sue,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the acetate background.
Lydia
X
Lovely card, Sue. Really enjoyed the release last week. x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful , fun card. This might be my son and crew’s Christmas card. First Christmas for my grandson! I love Caught in Crystal backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteYour launch was wonderful. I always think you can’t possibly come up with more ideas to tie your previous collection but some how you do.
Everyone have a wonderful weekend!
Stephanie K
SC / USA
Gorgeous, such rich colours.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card. Love the die and the background. I think adults would love this card more than children, but then it appeals to almost everyone I think. Enjoyed the video as well, nice clear instructions. I bets there are lots of backgrounds made today.
Love Helen xxx
Good Afternoon Sue. Just love this card Sue. And you have made the video so easy to follow I havnt used those crystal tints before..... but you made it look so easy.... I really want to have a go now. Love the die too. Wonderful sample Sue. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super background. Looks so vibrant xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card, beautiful background and fantastic video. Thank you for sharing your great ideas.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteI love this card, especially with the fantastic background you created. It's a stunner.
Hugs, Rose
What a beautiful technique with the Crystal Tints!!! These are going on my Christmas list. Thank you so much for your amazing ideas!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card you have designed, the background is awesome😍😍
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video!
Wow! This card is stunning!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and great video as always
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Hi Sue. I have just made a very similar card to this but mine doesn't look as good as yours as I hadn't thought of putting extra trees in the background which is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Just love today's card beautiful colours.
Heather R Oxfordshire
Hi Sue, I loved this card so much that I bought the die on release :-) Watching you create the background was most interesting and made me wonder if I had anything that would help me replicate it, I shall think on and maybe have a play tomorrow. I like the way you disguised the reverse cut of the trees using glitter - very clever and I will 'borrow' that idea thank you.
ReplyDeleteFrances
Wow, fabulous card!!! Love so much these tints, they looks amazing for backgrounds!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and everyone
ReplyDeleteWonderful background and a nice x-mas card, love it Sue
hugs to all Maria x
Hi Sue gorgeous background & beautiful card love it.
ReplyDeleteLove Lynda xx
A wonderful die, Sue....perfectly shown off by that lovely background! Jo x
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous background, pretty card. I’ve just bought two of the Celtic dies.
ReplyDeleteJan
Northampton
Lovely background that matches he dies perfectly.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Fantastic card Sue!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that background, its so pretty. I have all the Crystal Tints but haven't used them yet so guess what I am going to be doing?
Wow, wow, wow!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card today. I absolutely love it! The background is so striking and really makes the card pop. I have now discovered Glitter Kiss and love it - it’s going on everything!! Looks like I’m going to have to try the Crystal Tints. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to win the dies in your fabulous new launch this week, it is so generous of you. I loved the collection but only commented on those that I knew I would use as I wouldn’t want to deprive someone else ( if that makes sense) love and hugs to all Alison xx
To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis Is One Of My Favourite Techniques Using
The Phenomenal “Crystal Tints”. I Love The Exceptional
Cutting Dies Used The Magnificent “BELIEVE IN MAGIC FRAME”
Your Video Tutorial Was As Always Superb Where You Shared Lots Of
Tips/Techniques I Purchased All The “Crystal Tints” When They First
Became Available I Love Using Them...........
Sue, Thank You For Sharing Today’s Exquisite Card
Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
Love From Sam xxx
Fabulous card. I love the background, the sparkle and the way you’ve achieved such depth. X
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card! I love me some sparkle!
ReplyDeleteYou worked your magic again,Sue, creating a magical winter night using the Believe In The Magic Frame set. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Toronto
Carmen-Dorothy
Love this going to try to get background done. Thank you again!
ReplyDeleteHi sue stunning card love all your techniques. Thanks Helen x
ReplyDeleteHi sue stunning card love all your techniques. Thanks Helen x
ReplyDeleteI just love the way you do these backgrounds, such a great technique, it really is a beautiful background for your gorgeous dies. Xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning I love these backgrounds.
With best wishes
Elaine Ann
Very pretty card indeed, a typical Christmas scene....luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card. Love the background. Thank you for the excellent video.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful card with a stunning background!
Lesley S x
Great card sue another stunner back ground is stunning. Laura o Springfield
ReplyDeleteOoh this is stunning! xxx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card Sue with a great background.
ReplyDeleteHi SUE
ReplyDeleteFantastic card with fantastic colours love it
OWLISH Xx
Beautiful card
ReplyDeleteVie
x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love the crystal tints.
Thank you for the demo.
Véronique L
Stunning Card Sue!
ReplyDeleteIncredibly stunning.Absolutely gorgeous.
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