Sunday 18 November 2018

Happy Birthday

Good Sunday morning all!  I started with a piece of black card and applied Cosmic Shimmer Crackle Glaze across the card with a wide flat brush to just cover the entire card.  Once completely dry, I applied Warm White Matt Chalk Paint and Chocolate Gold Metallic Lustre paint to card in about a ¾ to ¼ ratio.  I painted it on but allowed the paint to leave a bit of a striped look to have gold coloured veins show through then allow to dry naturally or use the heat tool across it (moving continuously so it does not scorch or bubble the background). I cut the Vineyard Frame out of milk card and used Cosmic Shimmer Chalk Cloud inks and small smoothies to colour the wine frame.  I used the Sweet Violet and Gentle Lavender for the grapes and wine bottles, the Sweet Apple and Subtle Sage for the leaves, Cozy Clay, Misty Grey, Toasted Rose and Terra Cotta for the wine barrel and vines.  I distressed the leaves and edges slightly with Vintage Photo Distress ink.   I used a small bit of Enchanted Gold Gilding Polish on my finger and rubbed the design lightly for a soft distressed shimmer.  I cut the backing to the frame then glued them together and poked my scissors through the centre and cut out the interior of the frame.  I added mounting foam to the back and attached it to the crackle background piece (use glue on your foam for extra adhesion.) I cut the Happy Birthday mini expression twice, once in milk and once in black and used it for a shadow before gluing the sentiment in the centre of the frame.  Milk mats and layers completed the card.   The finished dimensions are 6” x  7 ¼” in size.  All for now, Sue x






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57 comments:

Unknown said...

I like how the crackle looks like bark. I also like the happy birthday and its shadow. And I like that you tell the colors you picked. Otherwise, I think this card could be used as a cry for help in quitting drinking. It’s just so dark, like there is no hope left in life.

One thing that recently restored my will to live was receiving the die set you so graciously let me win from the October release. Thank you again. And whoever addressed it wrote in beautiful calligraphy that nearly covered the whole mailer front. It was wonderful to get in the mail!

Thank you again!

Donita

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another lovely card sample today.

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

Unknown said...

Hi sue,

Lovely card this morning, perfect for a male,

Di Di from broadstairs Kent

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you a great card for the males in the family.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

hollyberry said...

A gorgeous card,great for male or female.

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card. Love the bark effect background.
B xx

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
One of my favourite die sets, I have used it so often for my friends who enjoys drink or two lol ! I really like the background, though I do find the whole card a bit dark, just personal taste, it is a really good set for those pesky male cards too.
Hugs
Muriel x

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue. Loving the clever background but I'm on the same page as Muriel I'm afraid, it's the overall depth of colour, a little too dark, if certain pieces of the beautiful frame had been highlighted with lighter colours like the grapes it would have lifted it just a touch more, although saying that, one photo looks like it has more light shining onto it which gives a completely different look.
Collecting all my snow globe videos so I can touch up my technique as I didn't have it last year, only problem I have is that I only have small treat cups !! Oh well, will have to go without my jar of coffee fir this week. Have a great day Sue and thanks for today's inspiration xxx

TDQ Karen said...

Very different nice for a man's card

hazel young said...

Fabulous card Sue x xhazel

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card for the guys in our lives with a great background .x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, lovely card, the colours would not be my choice but everyone has favourites.

Barbara V

Pauline Austen said...

Morning Sue,
Having visited numerous wine estates and cellars here, today's card is a great reminder for us. The dark, mysterious coolness as been captured beautifully on your sample card.
I love the effect of the crackle glaze for your background.
A really lovely card. Enjoy the rest of your day. Cheers!!
Hugs xx Pauline in S.A.

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Oh wow - brilliant card. Love the crackle background and am in awe of your colouring skills using smoothies. I don’t think mine would look anything like that if I attempted your technique.
I have this die and it is such a good one. I have so many friends who like the odd glass of wine (actually it’s usually more then one).
Happy Sunday everyone.
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, lots going on this card with cradle background, colours and dies. I do think you have captured the old dark cellar feel with matured cask depths of colours. Xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - this is such a clever idea and I love the background you have created but it's a bit on the dark side for me. Sending my best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. Perfection for the men ....... Ohhhh and some of my lady friends too. Looks fresh from the cellar. Well done and Thankyou Sue. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

Marion Scott said...

Good morning Sue, great card especially for the men, fabulous die and wonderful background
Marion S x

Suemac said...

Cheers

CraftyCoffey said...

Love the background but I’m not too sure about the style for the Diecut although it is a lovely die.

Michele

lydia jordan said...


Morning Sue,
Sorry not one that appeals to me.
Lydia
X

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a beautiful card today I think this is perfect for a male card with the style and colours

Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Have a lovely day all and take care

Love
Hunnymummy from MK
xxx

Lisbeth said...

Hello Sue. One for the men, I think. Love the crackle background, and, of course, I can do this now since you have talked me through it and shown me where I was going wrong!

Lisbeth

Pussycats said...

Good Morning sue and all
Such a different effect on the card this morning , I love the background created from the crackle glaze. Its has a different style of colour which I think would be great for mens card.
Crafty hugs to all, Wendy

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, great card. love Jean Z xxxx

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
Lovely card but a bit dark for me. Would make a great card for a man.Yvonne xx

BenteS said...

Lovely card!
I really like the way you have created the background 😍😍

karenlotty said...

Great card Love the background you created

Jackie T said...

Hi Sue this is a stunning birthday card. I just love those dies and the background is fabulous. Take care. Hugs Jackie

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, lovely card but a bit on the dark side for me, hope you don't mind me saying that! Love Jean xxx

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
This is the card for autumn, I love the background with the crackle paint. Have to use that one yet...............
As the song goes "this is a man's card", and beautifully made.
Hugs, Rose

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
I love it when you show us something different but this is just too dark

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card. It has a very rustic French vineyard look to it. Great for anyone who loves their wine.

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, not one of my favourites I'm sorry to say. I much preferred the card you made previously where you had snipped the frame apart and used much lighter colours. I do however appreciate all the techniques you have used. The last time you made 'wood' I tried to get the crackle glaze and white matt chalk paint but everywhere was sold out so now you have reminded me I will have to try again.

Frances

sued99 said...

I love the crackle background but like others have said I do find the colours a bit dark. X

Laura O said...

Another beautiful card sue. Laura o Springfield

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
A definite masculine feel to today’s card and thanks for reminding us about the crackle paint background

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue I love the background but find the colours a little dark

CraftyJo said...

Loving the background - guess I need some crackle glaze! ;)

Suzzette Yandle said...

The gold added to your crackle bark background brings a lovely warm look. Your card design today reminded me of a fond Califorinia wine and tasting tour I shared with my late husband. Thanks for sharing.

Eunice Astle said...

I do love the look that the crackle paste gives the card, it is something that I will have to give a go.

June Horrocks said...

Great card for the men love it
Thank you sue love june Horrocks xxxxxxx

Lynda's craft's said...

Hi Sue what a great card for the men. Love the background although it's a little dark.
Love Lynda xx

Crafty Cruiser said...

Sorry, not for me this one - not even for males. Too dull looking.
Doreen R

Brenda said...

Hi Sue, Lovely card, I really love the background you created. Hope You have had a good weekend,Love Brenda xxx

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card. Hugs MERRY BERRY 2 xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
I love the vintage look.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, I adore this card !! and the background is fabulous.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Barbara said...

A bit too dark for me!

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Fantastic card Sue x the background is brilliant and definitely has the wine cellar look x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Amazing card!!!

Unknown said...

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
I Love The Fabulous Card On Your Blog Today Using Superb
Products
Products Used In Today’s Card:-
“Creative Expression Milk Foundation Card”
“Creative Expression Smoothies”
“Creative Expression Cosmic Shimmer Warm White Matte Chalk Paint”
“Creative Expression Cosmic Shimmer Chocolate Gold Metallic Lustre Paint”
“Creative Expression Cosmic Shimmer Chalk Clouds”
“Creative Expression Enchanted Gold Gilding Polish”
Famous Cutting Dies Used In Today’s Card Card:-
“Sue Wilson Vineyard Frame Die Set”. (From The Frames/Tags Collection)
“Sue Wilson Happy Birthday Die Set”. (From The Mini Expression Collection)
Sue Thank You For Sharing Today’s Exquisite Card
Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Extremely Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
Love From Sam xxx

Maria said...

Hi Sue and everyone
Wonderful cards and tutorials as always
Keep well
hugs to all Maria x

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, a fabulous card, perfect for men or any Wine lover. Bx

dj from kettering said...



A good card for wine lovers!! but the design
not for me this one,



Doreen x

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
I really don't think this card appeals to me either
OWLISH Xx

Maria said...

Hi Sue and everyone.
Lovely card.

hugs Maria x