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Tuesday 12 February 2019

For You

Hello bloggers!  I have a lovely autumnal Stamped card to share with you today.  I started by stamping the Eliza's Dragonfly Daisy STDF in black Archival ink and cutting it out with the matching die.  I used Distress Markers to colour it.  I inked and stamped just the dragonfly part a second time and cut it out by hand and coloured it.  I used a dab of Stellar Ice Luna paste on my finger to add an iridescence to the wings then glued it in top of the original.  I used a milk card backing and cut a couple of Double Stitched Squares to seat the stamped image on.  I then created a larger multi layered frame using the same set with a wider milk mat and a thinner Chestnut Brown card frame layer.  I cut the For You shadowed sentiment in chestnut brown and glued it in the open area on the focal element.  Milk and brown mats and layers were used to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 7 3/4" x  7 3/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x






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71 comments:

  1. Hello Sue and all
    Beautiful as all of your STDF cards are, there are a few people looking forward to autumn ( not me I could live summer)
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  2. Morning Sue. I love how you've surrounded the main focal point with the frames, and your new collection of stamps are gorgeous, not a lover of dragonflies both in the insect world or craft world but I know a lot of people love them, but I'm loving everything I see before me xxx

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  3. Hello Sue, and absolutely lovely creation today, love the design/shape of the die that matches the stamp, very unusual. Have a great day everyone. Bx

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  4. Gorgeous card sue ,really focuses the image x

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  5. Very different card. Love the colouring that you have done as I always do. Beautiful.

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  6. Good Morning Sue and all
    Stunning card this morning and beautifully coloured with the Distress markers . This would be a great design for a mans card with this choice of colour. I love how you have framed the card with the double stitched square dies.
    Crafty hugs to all , Wendy

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  7. Beautiful card Sue. I love it when you use your matching stamps and this one is gorgeous. I wouldn’t have thought about putting the Luna paste on the dragonfly wings but it is perfect.
    Marion S x

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  8. Love the different card today.The colours you have chosen are just beautiful.
    Jan x

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  9. Morning Sue.
    Thank you a lovely card today.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  10. Really natural looking card love it. x

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  11. Hi Sue, lovely card today. Love the colouring you have done on the stamped card.

    Barbara V

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  12. Stunning card Sue. Really love the dragonfly, anything of nature gets my vote. I do like frames on cards as well, sets them apart, makes them look very expensive.
    Annette x

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  13. A gorgeous card Sue, I love how you used the lunar paste on the dragonfly. Thank you, have a good day.xxx

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  14. Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a beautiful card today love the die and the colouring in

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a lovely day all and take care

    Love
    Sharon MK
    xxx

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  15. Pretty card. Good to see some stamping.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  16. Marie P from Longridge12 February 2019 at 07:32

    Good morning Sue and all Wilsonettes

    I just realised that the days are getting just fractionly longer. Maybe spring is not far away.
    Today's card is lovely as always. It has a really clean cut which I love and the colouring is beautiful.
    Thank you Sue.
    Marie P.

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  17. Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, this is so different from your usual samples, it is amazing to see that black/white frame and how it is created using your dies, it really does look smashing, yes I like it.

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

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  18. What a lovely card, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  19. Hello Sue such a lovely organic look to your card today. Really pretty. Xx

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  20. Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Wonderful card Sue x I love the colouring of the stamp and I would never have thought to use the luna paste to add a touch of sparkle to the wings x it looks fantastic x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  21. Hi Sue, lovely card. love Jean Z xxxx

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  22. Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful autumnal card. X

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  23. Hello Sue,

    A real Autumnal feel to this card. I absolutely love the STDF that match your dies. It gives a totally feel to your card when you use them. Very clever to use the Luna paste to give an iridescent look to the dragonfly's wings.

    Have a great day.

    Beverly

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  24. Morning Sue, beautiful card, love the colour choice, and the stamping! Love Jean xxx

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  25. Truly lovely card Sue. The colours are beautiful.

    Christine
    xx

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  26. Good morning Sue
    Such a beautiful card I especially love the dragonfly wings (I definitely need this Luna paste).
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  27. Hi Sue - I absolutely love this card. The stamp and colouring is perfect for a man's card. Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  28. Love this card sue the die the colouring just perfect thank you
    Love always
    June Horrocks xxxxxx

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  29. Good morning Sue,
    Absolutely stunning card today & beautifully coloured in. This would be ideal for men's cards. Yvonne xx

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  30. Absolutely beautiful card xx

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  31. Beautiful card Sue, love your colouring and your dragonfly, looks very shimmery.
    x

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  32. Morning Sue,
    Beautiful card.
    Lydia
    X

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  33. Hi Sue,
    What a beautiful card,I love that stamp, and the dragonfly is fabulous.
    Hugs, Rose

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  34. Morning Sue, lovely card. Sorry but we're having lots of power cuts here and we were without it all day yesterday, so making a quick comment today.
    Love your colouring, as always. Hugs xx Pauline in S.A.

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  35. Beautiful card. I really must look at getting stamps that match the dies they look awesome. Hugs WINTERWARM. xxx

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  36. Hello Sue
    A really attractive card today.
    The beautifully detailed stamps that match your die give a totally different look to the cards.
    I love your colour choice and colouring.
    Lesley S x

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  37. This is a pretty card and a lovely stamped image. Make a great card for man or woman too.

    Hugs Helen xx

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  38. Hi Sue this is a stunning card I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  39. Hi Sue, this lovely card certainly has an autumnal feel to it. I love the composition and the STDF with your excellent colouring. Eliza's outer cutting die has an unusual shape that lifts the focal point so much more than a plain circle, love it.

    Frances

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  40. Hi Sue, What a lovely stamp and I love what you have done to make the dragonfly wings look iridescent.

    Lisbeth

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  41. Deb E Isle of Wight12 February 2019 at 10:13

    Pretty post and love the stamp

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  42. Hi Sue
    I always admire your stamps and this one is gorgeous and gives that autumnal feel to the card

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  43. Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Lovely dragonfly stamped image and I love the whole composition. Would look lovely as a framed picture.

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  44. A beautiful card I love dragonflies with their beautiful iridescent wings which you’ve captured beautifully
    Now I have a stamping platform I may start investing in some STDF

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  45. Sorry, this card doesn’t do it for me but I can see how others would like it.
    Doreen R

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  46. Your matching stamps change the look of dies so much, add a different dimension to cards...beautiful work....luv Ursula xx

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  47. This is a great stamp, adding value to the die set. I hope Tim appreciates how well you show of his Distress markers too.
    Very pretty card for either a guy or gal.
    Stephanie K
    SC/USA

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  48. What a lovely, restful looking card this is. I just love dragonflies (& would love you to do a square dragonfly frame like your butterfly frame) & I particularly like the way you have highlighted the wings, they do look iridescent. Thank you Sue.

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  49. Good Afternoon Sue. Lovely card just fine for the men in my minds eye.... loving the Dragon fly die. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  50. I love this card and the colour is quite a departure from your usual cards. I am liking this slightly grungier look.

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  51. Nice scene design and I adore dragonflies. Nice that you used Luna paste on the dragonfly's wings. Please consider Luna paste for HSN shows. I don't have any Luna paste and I NEED some!

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  52. Lovely card Sue, but autumn I want spring first(hehehe)!

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  53. So beautiful!
    Lovely stamp, and that dragonfly is adorable :))

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  54. Fabulous card and I love the colour palette. X

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  55. Lovely card Sue. Would make a brilliant male card. Thank you.

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  56. Hi Sue, Beautiful !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  57. Beautiful, Sue.....the colours are so soft and gentle....calming... Jo xx

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  58. Hi Sue Fabulous card the stamp is lovely I love the dragonfly

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  59. Hi Sue,

    Love your card, beautifully coloured too, especially the dragonfly and its wings.

    I too love Luna paste, I use it on butterfly wings too. Beautiful finish on your card.

    Love n hugs

    Dorothy of Baldock GB


    PS...Well done all the winners.

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  60. Hi Sue,
    Beautiful card. I love the stamped image.
    Thank you for sharing.
    VĂ©ronique L

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  61. dj from kettering13 February 2019 at 16:52



    An unusual card from yesterday, could be used
    for all sorts of uses, too,




    Doreen x

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  62. Hi Sue. Ooooh I really do love this card !!! The colours you have used are beautiful. The Daisy Dragonfly STDF is fab !!! I am loving your colouring in techniques. The image really looks like it is popping out of the card and the Dragonfly is fantastic !!! A lovely autumnal kind of card. Natural colours and green shades are my favourite colour combos. Thank you Sue. Love from Tres X X X

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  63. Hi Sue stunning card i love this stamp its on my shopping list. Thanks Helen Terry xxx

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