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Thursday 3 January 2019

For You

Hi bloggers!  We are going bright and bold for today's offering!  I started by cutting the Celtic Circle background using Iris card.  I backed it with coconut white card.  Next I made a frame using the Double Stitched Squares out of white card.  I added it with foam over my background.  I stamped the Claire's Sweet Garden Vine Stamp To Die For in black.  I cut it out with the matching die from the Claire die set.  Using Distress Markers, I coloured in the stamp design, then mounted it on the largest die from the set to give it a pretty white decorative border around it.  I added it to the centre of the frame with foam.  I used the For You Shadowed sentiment cut in Iris card and glued it in the centre of the stamped image.  I cut two large and four smaller flowers using the Layered Carnation.  I inked the centres with Chalk Cloud inks to match the stamp (Vanilla Twist, Princess Pink and Gentle Lavender) and mounted them in opposite corners. I added some white leaves as accents around them.  White and Iris card mats and layers were used to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x  7 1/2" in size.  All for now, Sue x









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66 comments:

  1. hazel young3 January 2019 at 06:01

    Gorgeous card Sue, love the bright and bold. Just what is needed on this dark and cold morning xx Hazel

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  2. kittyedavies47@gmail.com3 January 2019 at 06:29

    Wow Sue, Thank you, this is a very pretty card.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  3. Clai013 January 2019 at 06:34

    Lovely card and reminds me that Spring is around the corner! x

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  4. Janice K3 January 2019 at 06:36

    Good morning Sue,
    Your bright and bold card was lovely to wake up to this morning. I particularly like the floral colours and how the stamped image is echoed by the flower embellishments. X

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  5. Steph Cotterill3 January 2019 at 06:37

    Hi Sue. Back home from our cottage on the farm so have WiFi to digest this happy colourful beautiful sample for longer which means I smile for longer lol. It's great to see the new launch dies coming through and boy what inspiration to start with. It's black as black outside but certainly bought spring inside, it's absolutely gorgeous from start to the final carnations. I love waking up to your inspiration Sue, thank you and enjoy your day xxx

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  6. June Smith3 January 2019 at 06:41

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, such a beautiful colorful card today, the flowers look amazing.

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

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  7. Pussycats3 January 2019 at 06:45

    Good Morning Sue and all
    Beautiful card this morning and the bright and bold colours are stunning and perfect for this cold dark morning . The carnations finish the card of perfectly .
    Crafty hugs to all... Wendy

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  8. CraftyCoffey3 January 2019 at 07:06

    Beautiful card, really pretty.

    Michele

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  9. carol edwards3 January 2019 at 07:12

    Hello Sue, a beautiful bright happy card to brighten this cold dull day xx

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  10. Marion Scott3 January 2019 at 07:16

    Hello Sue, a beautiful bright card and the carnations are so pretty.
    Marion S x

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  11. NannaShaz3 January 2019 at 07:17

    Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a beautiful card today love the colours and feeling of Spring is on it's way.

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a lovely day all and take care

    Love
    Hunnymummy from MK
    xxx

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  12. Muriel3 January 2019 at 07:20

    Hello Sue and all
    Pretty sample for us today, I particularly love the carnations with the coloured centres, great inspiration and will check out other flowers with this idea in mind,
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  13. TDQ Karen3 January 2019 at 07:20

    Pretty and cheerful,lovely

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  14. Beverly Fuchs3 January 2019 at 07:38

    Hello Sue,

    What a bright and happy card to start the day. I love seeing the matching Stamps To Die For incorporated into the cards. It totally changes the look of the card. I like how you have used the colors in the stamp to coordinate with the centers of the carnations. A burst of summer.

    Have a great day.

    Beverly

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  15. Barbara Gosden3 January 2019 at 07:54

    Hi Sue
    A very pretty card.
    B xx

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  16. Chris Curry3 January 2019 at 07:58

    A very cheerful and pretty card Sue. Thank you, have a good day.xxx

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  17. BridgetCG3 January 2019 at 08:17

    Hi Sue a very pretty floral offering today, love the beautiful array of colours on the flowers, makes Spring that much closer. Have a good day everyone. Bx

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  18. Marie P.from Longridge3 January 2019 at 08:17

    Good morning Sue.
    What a pretty breath of spring Sue. I just love the colours you have used and the design is awesome.
    Thank you for another day of inspiration.
    Marie P.

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  19. Jean Z3 January 2019 at 08:24

    Hi Sue, Very pretty card. love Jean Z xxxxx

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  20. Ann Topp3 January 2019 at 08:29

    Good Morning Sue. Wonderful card this morning Sue. I love the colourful little flowers in the corners...... and the background......reminds me of Spanish mosaics. Really is a lovely card...... very spring like as Steph has already said. Thankyou Sue. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

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  21. Princess Pixie!3 January 2019 at 08:35

    Hi Sue
    Oh wow - fabulously bright and beautiful. This is gorgeous. A wonderful array of colour to cheer us up.
    Off to the dentist now.
    Happy Thursday everyone
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  22. Suemac3 January 2019 at 08:39

    A bright cheery card.

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  23. June Horrocks3 January 2019 at 08:46

    In this case bold is very beautiful love it sue and the pretty flowers !!!!wow thank you sue love always
    June horrocks xxxxx

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  24. Scottydog3 January 2019 at 08:52

    Very pretty & colourful, I’m beginning to feel spring is just around the corner. Thank you Sue.

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  25. Lynne L3 January 2019 at 09:06

    Good morning Sue Stunning card I love the bright colours & the gorgeous little carnations with the coloured centres

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  26. lydia jordan3 January 2019 at 09:08

    Morning Sue,
    Beautiful card.
    Lydia
    X

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  27. Anne3 January 2019 at 09:17

    Such a pretty card, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  28. hollyberry3 January 2019 at 09:21

    A beautiful bright card for this dull January day.

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  29. Alice (scrAPpamondo)3 January 2019 at 09:26

    How fresh and sweet card! So lovely!

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  30. Anonymous3 January 2019 at 09:33

    Hi Sue - such a pretty and cheery card and I love the delicate chalk colours on the flowers. A reminder that spring isn't too far away. Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  31. Anonymous3 January 2019 at 09:38

    Lovely and bright card for these cold mornings, love it. Hugs Bernie. xxx

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  32. Tressa3 January 2019 at 09:40

    A bright and cheerful card although I feel the blue background die tends to detract from the beautifully coloured stamped image.

    Teresa

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  33. Crafty Cruiser3 January 2019 at 09:58

    Pretty and colourful.
    Doreen R

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  34. Pat L3 January 2019 at 10:02

    Hi Sue
    A lovely bright and cheerful card for this dull, grey morning. I love love the flowers

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  35. Rose in Chester3 January 2019 at 10:28

    Hi Sue,
    what a lovely card on this grey morning, the flowers are a delight.
    Hugs, Rose

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  36. Anonymous3 January 2019 at 11:10

    Very cheerful Love it
    Karenlotty

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  37. Susan Battensby3 January 2019 at 11:13

    Such a pretty card
    x

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  38. Margaret R3 January 2019 at 11:40

    Hi Sue
    Another beautiful card
    Margaret x

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  39. Crewe Trish3 January 2019 at 11:43

    Hello Sue
    A lovely array of colour I must look into getting more of your stamps

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  40. Kiraneries3 January 2019 at 11:46

    Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Gorgeous colours and I love the matching Clair stamp and die. So sweet and pretty.

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  41. Suzzette Yandle3 January 2019 at 12:52

    Bright, beautiful, and Springlike. I like it.

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  42. Pawprintx43 January 2019 at 13:45

    Great card this morning. I love the colors chosen and what could be better than a Celtic background?
    Off to my stamping group after missing over the holiday.
    Have a great day everyone,
    Stephanie K

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  43. jean.phillips13 January 2019 at 13:57

    Good afternoon Sue, absolutely gorgeous card, love the colours and the stamping! Love Jean xxx

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  44. Karen M3 January 2019 at 14:45

    Hi Sue,
    Happy New Year to everyone,
    this card is stunning Sue,reminds me of a set of bone china my Aunt would bring out on special occasions.
    Best wishes
    Karen M

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  45. Jackie T3 January 2019 at 15:09

    Hi Sue this is a stunning card I love the dies and the bright colours you have used. Enjoy the rest of the day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  46. ursula3 January 2019 at 15:54

    Oh how beautiful and colourful, definitely adds a sparkle to my day, it is so dreary down here in Dorset....thank you Sue..luv Ursula xx

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  47. Anonymous3 January 2019 at 16:34

    Hi Sue,
    I love the coordinating stamp and die set.
    The colours are lovely.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Véronique L

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  48. Pauline Austen3 January 2019 at 16:42

    Hi Sue,
    A really stunning card. I envy your colouring of the stamp.
    Hugs xx Pauline

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  49. Anonymous3 January 2019 at 16:49

    Beautiful card. I love those refreshing colors.
    Gina

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  50. KarinsArtScrap3 January 2019 at 17:14

    it's a beautiful and cheerful card Sue
    Gr Karin

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  51. Lisbeth3 January 2019 at 17:40

    Hi Sue. What a very pretty card. Love the stamp and the background but not too sure about the flowers.

    Lisbeth

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  52. Fluffycat3 January 2019 at 17:47

    Hi Sue, today's bright and bold card is in total contrast to yesterday's soft and gentle one but equally as lovely. I love all the cards that have your stamping and colouring on you do it so well and this one is beautiful.

    PP - I hope the visit to the dentist was painless.

    Frances

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  53. dj from kettering3 January 2019 at 17:58



    A contrast to yesterday's card; love the
    coloured centres to the flowers,



    Doreen x

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  54. Patricia Howarth3 January 2019 at 18:56

    Hi Sue, This card is so pretty !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  55. Anonymous3 January 2019 at 19:09

    Hi Sue, a very pretty card today. Love the colors and the dies are gorgeous.

    Barbara V

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  56. Deb E Isle of Wight3 January 2019 at 19:30

    A very pretty and cheerful post. Love the colours...

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  57. Di3 January 2019 at 21:16


    Hi Sue,
    Love this colourful card, love the colours you have used and the dies.
    Cheers,
    Di B. x
    Tasmania.

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  58. sued993 January 2019 at 22:38

    What a pretty card. I just love the flowers.x

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  59. Anonymous3 January 2019 at 22:42

    Hello Sue
    I love everything about this card from the dies, the stamp, the colours etc.
    It is so very pretty!
    Lesley S x


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  60. Betty McAlister3 January 2019 at 23:02

    Such a pretty card Sue. Xx

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  61. Littlelamb3 January 2019 at 23:17

    A beautiful card Sue. Love the colours.

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  62. Nana on the Hill4 January 2019 at 09:50

    Hi Sue, love this card, it's so bright & cheerful Xx

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  63. Fikreta4 January 2019 at 17:38

    It's very nice card!
    hugs

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  64. cr@fty4 January 2019 at 17:52

    Hi Sue
    Sorry I didn’t post yesterday this card is absolutely beautiful!
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  65. Craftychris5 January 2019 at 14:25

    Love this! It's sooooo pretty! xxx

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  66. Amanda10 January 2019 at 20:25

    Hi Sue. I love this card and have the stamp but your card shows extra flowers in the circle. Can you please tell me how this was done....Thanks in advance.

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