Friday 16 November 2018

Christmas Double Day

Hi bloggers!  I have a gold card and a silver card for you today.  I started by e,bossing a piece of milk card with the Ice Crystals embossing folder.  Next I used the Double Stitched Ovals to cut a multi layered frame using milk card for the top and Antique gold for a thinner inside lip to the frame.  I used mounting foam to raise it and attached it in the centre of the card.  I cut the Christmas Bell twice out of gold card and backed them both with milk card.  I attached them in the centre of the frame and added a gold bow at the two of the pair of bells.  I cut two of the sentiment in gold and put them in opposite corners.  I used vellum and created three poinsettias of differing sizes.  I used Enchanted Gold gilding polish on the petals before assembling them.  I added the larger one in the lower corner with a silk bow and the two smaller flowers were adhered in the opposite corner.  Milk and Antique Gold card were used for mats and layers to complete the card.   The finished dimensions are 7 1/4" x  9" in size.  Scroll down for card number two.





For the second card, I used the Twinkle Star Background die and cut it into a piece of coconut white card.  I extended the pattern to make it rectangular.  I backed it with a piece of card covered with a sticky adhesive sheet.  I used Silver Chrome polished silk glitter to fill in the remaining exposed adhesive areas on the background.  Next I cut the Eve die and cut it out of silver mirror card.  I cut the inside die out of white card and backed it with silver mirror card then added it to the centre.  I used antique silver card to cut a thin frame for the centre and glued it in place.  I used the sentiment from the Snowball Frame cut out of antique silver and glued it to the centre.  I made three poinsettias out of white card that I covered in Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz and attached them in opposite corners.  I added some silver metallic cord and a white satin bow with the larger one as an accent.  White, Silver mirror card and Antique silver mats and layers were used to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 7" x  9" in size.  All for now, Sue x







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74 comments:

hazel young said...

Beautiful cards Sue, the bells are my favourite xx hazel

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh yes, yes, yes I am loving both of these today, fantastic creations, I would love to be with you just for a day when you are making your samples, what a treat that would be.

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

Karen Drew said...

Love Friday. Not only as it’s nearly the weekend but we get a double dose of inspiration. Twostunning cards today.
Luv
Karen xx

hollyberry said...

No favourite today. Two beautiful cards.

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you so much, two beautiful cards.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
Two beautifully exquisite cards today. No favourite as they are both stunning.Yvonne xx

Marion Scott said...

Two fabulous Christmas cards Sue, love them both
Marion S x

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, two really beautiful cards, I love them both! Love Jean xxx

Debra K. said...

Two wonderful cards today! No favourite as they're both really lovely. Debra x

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, two equally beautiful and inspiring Christmas cards, love both of them, so no favourite choice today. Have a good day everyone. Bx

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
Wow! Both cards are beautiful I can't choose which ones are my favourite I love them both equally!
Hugs x
Heather T

Pussycats said...

Good Morning Sue and all
Yay its double Friday and I have to say the two cards are both stunning this morning . The first card is stunning and the bells look beautiful in gold and the poinsettias finish the card of .
The second card is also stunning , the twinkle frame looks so different on this card. The Eve die hides the centre on the twinkle frame . Once again finished beautifully with your poinsettias. Thank you for sharing Sue.
Crafty hugs to all.. Wendy

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue,
What a fabulous treat, two stunning cards to wake up to. Both are beautiful but if I had to choose a favourite I think it would have to be the bells. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration.x

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi there Sue. Another festive Friday when I love both, both say "Made by Sue Wilson" don't take that comment in the way that what you show and make is predictable, nooo nooo nooo far from it, they are what I love, what attracted me to your work and blog, they are both beautiful and I'd be proud as punch if I made two cards like that. I've had to back down from buying more festive dies after getting an order, so all I can say is thank you for such a big choice of gorgeous 'not just for the festive season dies' and a thank you to Lisa for creating cute and funny dies for the season as this order is also for the cute and funny younger generation in the family, so it's going to be so lovely to work with a few new dies this year. Have a lovely day Sue and thank you for two beautiful pieces of inspiration xxx

Beverly Fuchs said...

Hello Sue,

What could be better than a Sue Wilson card? Two cards by Sue. These are both stunning done in silver and gold. It would be hard to choose favorite. They are both so festive and delightful.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Beverly

TDQ Karen said...

Wow Sue these are lovely. I think number two is my favourite as I love the background

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, both are beautiful cards and either would be a pleasure to receive. The bells are so beautiful as a standalone die as they would suit lots of occasions all year round. Xx

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a beautiful cards today I love the double days and these are stunning

Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Have a lovely day all and take care

Love
Hunnymummy from MK
xxx

Chris Curry said...

Sorry, I cannot pick a favourite. Both are gorgeous cards, love them. Thank you Sue, have a good weekend. Xx

CraftyCoffey said...

Two lovely Christmas cards today.

Michele

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous cards. Love them both, so no favourite. Hugs MERRY BERRY 2. xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, two stunning cards this morning. They are both my favourites. absolutely beautiful.

Barbara V

Unknown said...

Hi sue,

Wow there both stunning!

Di Di from broadstairs Kent

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue wow two stunning cards I can't choose a favourite I love them both I have been using the bells die to make some of my Christmas cards & they are so pretty! I love the combination of silver glitter & the two different types of silver card on the second card

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
Two beautiful cards.
B xx

Clai01 said...

Warm Winter wishes for me! x

Netty The Runner said...

Both cards are stunning Sue, it’s difficult to choose a favourite. If I had to, if would be the bells, but both are beautiful. Thank you for sharing Sue.
Annette x

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
Two lovely cards you do make it difficult to choose

Lisbeth said...

Hello Sue. Love both of the cards, but I think the second one just edges it for me because of all the sparkle - you can never have too much sparkle at Christmas.

Lisbeth

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Two beautiful cards both as lovely. love Jean Z xxxx

Suemac said...

Two stunning cards.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - two wonderful cards both as lovely as each other. Love the delicacy of the bells and love the twinkle star background too. So hard to choose a favourite. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

gwen70 said...

Two beautiful cards, love the twinkle star background

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
2 gorgeous cards. You really spoil us especially on double days. Thank you x
Sorry no comment yesterday - bad day.
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

cheryl brown said...

Morning Sue,

2 stunning twofers

Love 7 hugs
Cheryl x

Jackie T said...

Oh Sue I love Christmas double days there is just so much inspiration. Your cards today are gorgeous. I just wouldn't be able to pick a favourite. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Both gorgeous and can't pick a favourite. Love the traditional elements done this way...beautiful and thanks as always for sharing

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. What a lovely morning (NOT including our miserable weather) to open my tablet and find not one but two absolutely stunning festive creations. Both are beautiful.... I am so glad I don't have to choose. Well done Sue and Thankyou. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

Marie P.from Longridge said...

Such a difficult task trying to choose between 2 beautiful cards. A bit like trying to choose between 2 of your children. Impossible in both cases. I love both cards equally and would be delighted to own either of them. You really are an inspiration Sue.
Hugs.
Marie P.

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Two gorgeous cards, love the both but I think No one just sways it for me.
Lydia
X

Anonymous said...

Good Morning, Sue
Two beautiful cards this morning. I love them both but I am a fan of the Twinkle star background on the second!!
Lesley S x

June Horrocks said...

Two stunning cards today sue love them both I too am glad I don’t have to choose oh how I wish I could create the beautiful work you do thank you so much for the inspiration
Love always June horrocks xxxxxxxx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Two stunning cards, love them both equally and I’m really glad I’ve finished making my Christmas cards otherwise you’d be tempting me to buy the bells and the twinkle star background

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, two beautiful Christmas cards. Both very pretty and I can't pick a favourite.

Susan Battensby said...

Hi Sue
Two beautiful cards but my favourite has to be the second one, just love that gorgeous background die.
x

Crafty Cruiser said...

Both really lovely cards.
Doreen R

Tressa said...

Two really great cards here. No favourites, I love them both.

Teresa

Pauline Austen said...

Hi Sue,
Can't pick a favourite as both are beautiful. Just love your Christmas card offerings. Hugs xx Pauline in S.A.

CraftyJo said...

Lovely :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Both are beautiful.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

Anonymous said...

Two really lovely cards Sue. I can't choose a favourite they are both so nice. Love from Jackie xx

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Two stunning cards Sue x I love them both x the gold tones of the first card are so elegant with the bells and the silver tones on your second card are so fresh and sophisticated with the eve die x thank you so much Sue for your inspiration x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Scottydog said...

Yes, these cards cercainly have the Sue Wilson signature to them. Both lovely so really can’t decide on a favourite. Would be over the moon to receive either through my letterbox. Thank you Sue.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Wow, they are both so classy! Amazing design and diecuts used!

ahappycrafter50 said...

Both of these samples are beautiful.
Jan
Northampton

Laura O said...

Two fantastic cards sue really fabulous poincettias love both. Laura o Springfield

Suzzette Yandle said...

Two elegant Christmas cards. I especially like the Enchanted Gold Gilding Polish on the vellum poinsettias. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

sued99 said...

2 gorgeous cards. X

Di said...


Hi Sue,
Two gorgeous cards today, we are so spoilt. Love the Gilding Polish. Love the Eve die and the background die in the second card.
Cheers,
Di B. x
Tasmania

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Two gorgeous cards, very much different from each other but equally lovely.
Thank you for sharing.
Hugs, Rose

Jean said...

So pretty!

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, I'm loving both these cards, they are so pretty, I'm especially loving the background die-cut on the second one.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Brenda said...

Hello Sue, Two lovely cards today - I love both of them, love all of the dies you used for these cards, Thank you for sharing, Hugs Brenda xxx

Unknown said...

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
“BOY OH! BOY! DO I Love Double Fridays
Today’s Cards Are Just So Magnificent/Magical They Are Both Rich/Opulent
I Love The Exceptional Products Used In Today’s Card:-
Card One:-
“Creative Expression Milk/Antique Gold Foundation Card”
“Creative Expression Mounting Foam”
“Creative Expression Cosmic Shimmer Specialists Dries Clear Acrylic Glue”
“Creative Expression Ice Crystal Embossing Folder Designed By Sue Wilson”
“Creative Expression Vellum”
“Creative Expression Cosmic Shimmer Enchanted Gold Gilding Polish”
“Creative Expression White Self Adhesive Flat Backed Pearls”
Famous Cutting Dies Used In Today’s Card:-
“Sue Wilson Double Stitched Oval Cutting Dies”. (From The Noble Collection 10 Cutting Dies)
“Sue Wilson Christmas Bell Die Set”. (From The Festive Collection 5 Cutting Dies)
“Sue Wilson Jingle Bell Die Set”. (From The Festive Collection 1 Cutting Die)
“Sue Wilson Classic Poinsettia Die Set”. (From The Festive Collection 8 Cutting Dies)
Card Two:-
“Creative Expression Coconut White/Antique Silver Mirror Card”
“Creative Expression Mounting Foam”
“Creative Expression Cosmic Shimmer Specialists Dries Clear Acrylic Glue”
“Creative Expression Twinkle Star Background Die”
“Creative Expression Sticky Adhesive Sheet”
“Creative Expression Cosmic Shimmer Silver Chrome Polished Silk Glitter”
“Creative Expression Cosmic Shimmer Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz”
“Creative Expression Self Adhesive Flat Backed White Pearls”
“Creative Expression Thin Silver Ribbon”
Famous Cutting Dies Used In Today’s Card:-
“Sue Wilson Eve Cutting Die”. (From The Festive Collection 6 Cutting Dies)
“Sue Wilson Snowball Cutting Die”. (From The Festive Collection 4 Cutting Dies)
“Sue Wilson Classic Poinsettia Die Set”. (From The Festive Collection 8 Cutting Dies)
Sue, Both Of Your Cards Are Just Exceptional Thank You For Sharing Also Thank You For Your
Hard Work I Appreciate Everything You Do, These Two Cards Are To Beautiful To Choose Between
As Steph Mentioned I’d Truly Love To Be Able To Create Exceptional Cards Such As These..................
Sue, Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend
Extremely Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
Lots Of Love From Sam xxx...............

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, two glorious cards today and I love them both. I saved the picture of the second card when it was shown on launch so now I know how you made it (rather than just guessing lol) I can try to replicate it. I'm not going to choose between them as they are both brilliant.

Frances

Betty McAlister said...

Two beautiful cards Sue. Love them both xx

Eunice Astle said...

WOW these cards are amazing!! I will have to give them a try.

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
These cards are so elegant and love them both
OWLISH Xx

KarinsArtScrap said...

these are gorgeous and elegant Sue
Gr Karin

Anonymous said...



I do like double days!!



Doreen x

Sandy G said...

Two lovely cards especially the first one.

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
I have missed the last couple of days, reaction to a prescription, but have to comment on Christmas double days - my favourite days, and todays cards are exceptional. I am not even going to try and choose, love them both
Hugs
Muriel x

DeCor said...

Love the first card. Not too sure about the dark in 2nd one.

Dorothy of Baldock, GB said...

Hi Sue,

I love both cards, though edging on my favourite would be the silver finish. I do like both of them, as Christmas Bells are my favourite, and as said I love Silver finishes.

Above all, I do look forward to all your cards, as they give us so much inspiration.

Love n hugs
Dorothy of Baldock