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Wednesday 20 February 2019

Iris Flower Square

Hi bloggers!  I'm showing the Iris Flower Square today done as a stained glass.  I started by cutting the Iris Flower Square in white and gluing it to a piece of acetate.  Working from the reverse side, I filled in areas with glue then sprinkled Polished Silk Glitter on them and tapped it off.  The darkest colours need to be done first working up to the lightest, which in this case was the background on which I used Sparkle Star.  I set it aside to dry overnight, then added a white backing for it and a thin black mat.  Next I created a background for it using the Squared Squares.  I cut three sizes together then added a thin Iris mat behind the largest one and matted the entire piece with coconut white card and seated the Iris Square in the middle.  I completed the card with white, Iris and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 8" x  8" in size.  All for now, Sue x







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65 comments:

  1. Ann Topp20 February 2019 at 06:08

    Good Morning Sue. Oh I love what you have done with this one Sue. The backing colours on the flower are gorgeous and really brings it to life. And loving the squared square backgrounds. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  2. hazel young20 February 2019 at 06:15

    Gorgeous card Sue xx Hazel

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  3. BridgetCG20 February 2019 at 06:20

    Hello Sue, this card is really beautiful, love the colours of the glitter on the Iris, and the squared background is perfect for it. Have a good day everyone. Bx

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  4. Janice K20 February 2019 at 06:22

    Good morning Sue,
    A very striking and pretty design. X

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  5. hollyberry20 February 2019 at 06:24

    Such a beautiful card. Love the colours of the iris.

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  6. Steph Cotterill20 February 2019 at 06:32

    What a beautiful way to start the day, I'm honestly struggling to put what I'm thinking into words Sue, the Iris looks bold and regal with the choice of colour, and the delicate Iris and white background shows the beauty of your Iris flower even more, an absolute beauty - wow !
    As you've started my day with a smile, I hope your day is full of them xxx

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  7. Crewe Trish20 February 2019 at 06:45

    Hello Sue
    Everything about this card is lovely. Definitely my type of card.

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  8. kittyedavies47@gmail.com20 February 2019 at 06:45

    Morning Sue.
    Thank you so much, This is a beautiful card.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  9. Jan on the Fosse20 February 2019 at 06:48

    Hi Sue
    A gorgeous card I just love it.
    Jan x

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  10. Rachel Taylor20 February 2019 at 06:59

    So elegant I love the grid pattern x

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  11. Marion Scott20 February 2019 at 06:59

    Hello Sue,
    This card is gorgeous and the squared squares compliments it beautifully.
    Marion S x

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  12. Clai0120 February 2019 at 07:09

    Got to be a favourite card of mine! x

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  13. Netty The Runner20 February 2019 at 07:10

    Just gorgeous Sue. Looks very classy.
    Annette x

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  14. Anonymous20 February 2019 at 07:12

    Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Love the squared effect and the Iris is beautiful.

    Barbara V

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  15. Princess Pixie!20 February 2019 at 07:12

    Hi Sue
    I absolutely love the flower square dies. They are so unbelievably versatile and the finished results are always stunning. Gorgeous card.
    Happy Wednesday everyone
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  16. Chris Curry20 February 2019 at 07:21

    A beautiful flower card Sue, thank you. Have a good day.xxx

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  17. BenteS20 February 2019 at 07:23

    So lovely!
    Beautiful colours for the flower :))

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  18. CraftyCoffey20 February 2019 at 07:25

    Gorgeous card & I love the way you’ve framed it.

    Michele

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  19. Barbara Gosden20 February 2019 at 07:43

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful card. I love the flower square dies and have treated myself to this one, and have had such fun paper piecing pixied paper (a tongue twister!). I must try this version next.
    B xx

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  20. Deb E Isle of Wight20 February 2019 at 07:43

    Another gorgeous post - do so love these floral dies and the Iris is a beautiful colour.

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  21. Marie P.from Longridge20 February 2019 at 07:48

    et another beauty Sue. I love everything about it.
    Hugs.
    Marie P.

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  22. June Smith20 February 2019 at 07:54

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, wow what a beauty this sample is, the close up of the colours is amazing, wish I could get that effect. Love both of these dies, super duper. xxx

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

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  23. Lisbeth20 February 2019 at 07:56

    Hi Sue. Yet another way of using the flower squares, it just goes to show how versatile they are and whatever you do with them they are always the star of the show.

    Lisbeth

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  24. Lynne L20 February 2019 at 07:58

    Good morning Sue Fabulous card the colours on the iris are amazing I love these flower dies I have the daffodil & the rose but will probably buy more

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  25. Anne20 February 2019 at 08:04

    This is beautiful, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  26. Anonymous20 February 2019 at 08:06

    Hi Sue - this is just a beautiful and stunning card. Love it.
    YvonneMayxx

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  27. jean.phillips120 February 2019 at 08:10

    Morning Sue, stunning card, love the coloured glitter of the Iris. Love Jean xxx

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  28. karenlotty20 February 2019 at 08:11

    Wow Very striking

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  29. carol edwards20 February 2019 at 08:12

    Hello Sue, the beautiful iris so matches its Greek name Rainbow in this beautiful card you've designed. Love the magical way the colours show. Another success for you with this die xx

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  30. Anonymous20 February 2019 at 08:21

    Gorgeous card, wow those colours are beautiful. Hugs WINTERWARM xxx

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  31. June Horrocks20 February 2019 at 08:41

    A beautiful card sue I love it the iris is a beautiful flower my daughters favourite thank you sue
    Love always June Horrocks xxxxxx

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  32. Muriel20 February 2019 at 08:56

    Hello Sue and all
    Gorgeous! Love the colours and glitter, love the squared square background as well. As soon as my petunia arrives I will try something like this, so excited !!
    I think the petunia will not be alone for very long seeing your samples of flower square cards lol !!
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  33. Pussycats20 February 2019 at 08:56

    Good Morning sue and all
    Beautiful card this morning , I love the effect you have created with the Iris square flower . The colours popping through the Iris gives a stunning effect. you can tell straight away this is Sue wilson Card.
    Crafty hugs to all , Wendy

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  34. Tressa20 February 2019 at 08:56

    The close up shots show up the beauty of the iris colours. Beautiful sample.

    Teresa

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  35. lydia jordan20 February 2019 at 08:58

    Morning Sue,
    Gorgeous card, love ly colours.
    Lydia
    X

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  36. Crafty Cruiser20 February 2019 at 09:10

    Lovely card!
    Doreen R

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  37. gwen7020 February 2019 at 09:14

    Stunning card, love it

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  38. Susan Battensby20 February 2019 at 09:15

    Gorgeous card Sue
    x

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  39. Jean Z20 February 2019 at 09:15

    Hi Sue, Very pretty card, love Jean Z xxx

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  40. Jackie T20 February 2019 at 09:23

    Hi Sue this is a stunning card. I love that Iris and the colours are just gorgeous. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  41. Crafty Vonnie20 February 2019 at 09:34

    Good morning Sue,
    Absolutely stunning card today I just love these style of cards.Yvonne xx

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  42. Rose in Chester20 February 2019 at 10:02

    Hi Sue,
    This is an absolute stunner. The Iris is fabulous and has a fitting surround to not distract. Lovely...
    Hugs, Rose

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  43. Fluffycat20 February 2019 at 10:59

    Hi Sue, I love this gorgeous card and the way you have created the multiple colours within the iris. I have been so busy paper piecing my square flowers with pixied paper that I haven't got around to one of my favourite stained glass effects so thank you for the reminder and I will be having a go at the week-end.

    Frances

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  44. Unknown20 February 2019 at 11:04

    To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
    Exceptional Card, I Love The Very Beautiful Colour
    Combination Also Using The Tremendous Iris Die With
    The Magnificent Silk Glitters.............
    Thank You For Your Daily Inspiration I Truly Appreciate
    Everything You Do
    Thank You For Sharing Today’s Card
    Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend
    Extremely Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
    Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
    Love From Sam xxx

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  45. Kiraneries20 February 2019 at 11:18

    Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Gorgeous colours on the iris. I love your stain glass look.

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  46. theresa w20 February 2019 at 11:52

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Beautiful card Sue x the iris looks stunning with those bold colours x I love it x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  47. Kate's Cards20 February 2019 at 12:01

    Love the glitter work! Xxx

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  48. ursula20 February 2019 at 14:13

    Very pretty Sue...luv Ursula xx

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  49. Suzzette Yandle20 February 2019 at 16:04

    Loving how you brought the iris to life with your placement of different colors of Polished Silk Glitter. Until I got to your photos below the first photo, I did not notice all those lovely colors. It is tough photographing cards with acetate on them. Your iris card brought a glimpst into what may be growing in my flower garden under this snow laying around here. Winter is certainly getting longer!

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  50. CraftyJo20 February 2019 at 16:15

    Gorgeous!

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  51. Karen M20 February 2019 at 16:17

    Hi Sue,
    I really like the flower die's,you have done justice to the Iris it looks gorgeous.
    Best wishes
    Karen M

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  52. Eunice Astle20 February 2019 at 16:41

    Beautiful card Sue, very interesting way of making this one!

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  53. Helen Terry20 February 2019 at 17:31

    Hi Sue gorgeous card and lovely dies. Love the colours. Thank you Helen Terry xxx

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  54. Hellma20 February 2019 at 18:26

    love this card, in my fave colour

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  55. Littlelamb20 February 2019 at 19:34

    A beautiful card Sue, love the colours of the Iris.

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  56. Patricia Howarth20 February 2019 at 20:02

    Hi Sue, I adore how you have created this gorgeous iris flower, the colours are beautiful.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  57. sued9920 February 2019 at 20:06

    What a beautiful card. X

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  58. CCM20 February 2019 at 21:07

    Love everything about it.

    Hugs from Toronto
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  59. Alice (scrAPpamondo)20 February 2019 at 22:27

    Amazing glittered background for the inside of this lovely flower! Fabulous card!

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  60. Tres21 February 2019 at 00:31

    Hi Sue. WOW, WOW, WOW !!! Today's card is gorgeous !!! I love your Iris flower square die set. I really love all your flower square dies. I love the squared squares dies to. I think they are perfect for just adding that little something extra to frame a beautiful card. I am thinking of the paper piecing possibilities to. You have used another of my favourite techniques Sue, polished silk glitter onto acetate. I love how you have given the Iris flower two colours on the petals to. The colours are fab. I really love this beautiful card. Thank you Sue. Lots of love from Tres X X X

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  61. Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts21 February 2019 at 06:18

    A Card Sue the squared die really frames the stained glass iris beautifully xx

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  62. Suemac21 February 2019 at 08:06

    Absolutely stunning.

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  63. Anonymous21 February 2019 at 11:42

    Hi Sue,
    Stunning!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Véronique L

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  64. stitchingranny22 February 2019 at 09:59

    Love the effect you have achieved with the different colours of glitter.

    Hugs Helen xx

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  65. dizy23 February 2019 at 18:38

    Loving this die x

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