Tuesday 19 February 2019

Just Because

Hi bloggers!  We are hanging out with the Abigail die today!  I used the decorative die and cut it twice into a piece of coconut white card.  It slightly overlapped in the centre so there was a bit of overcut that needed to be covered.  I cut the Abigail one more time using the outer cutting edge.  I used lilac card to back the die and mounted it in a diamond orientation in the centre to cover the over cut area.  I cut the centre section and backed it with lilac card too.  I used the Layered Carnation to make three dimensional flowers.  I covered them with glue and sprinkled Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz all over them.  I seated them in opposite corners and accented them with leaves.  I cut the Just Because sentiment in white and use a lilac and black card as a shadow and mounted it in the middle of the card.  The card was completed with white, black and lilac mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x  10" in size.  All for now, Sue x





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62 comments:

Loraine Jefferis said...

Morning Sue. This card is perfect. I love it when you cut the die into the card. I haven't tried doing this yet but I must give it a go. Thanks Sue. Best wishes Loraine Jefferis x

hazel young said...

Beautiful card Sue xx Hazel

carol edwards said...

Beautiful card Sue. It's so pretty using these colours and the way you've used the dies give such elegance. Thanks suexx

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, such a pretty and ornate looking card, a beautiful die. Have a great day everyone. Bx

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue,
A very pretty card in a lovely soft colour combination. X

hollyberry said...

Such a pretty card, everything about it is beautiful.

Steph Cotterill said...

Morning Sue. Do you think you and Beverly share the same brain by any chance ? I adore how you cut into cardstock with Abigail then use her as the main focal point, I tried that once some years ago and ended up with a wide gaping hole with no pattern, nothing but a hole lol I'd like to think I'd picked up enough knowledge from you and other talented crafters to get it right, but one thing I do know is that I could never ever make anything as beautiful as this or similar and who would guess your delicate flower buds started as layered carnations, so pretty. Have a lovely day however you are spending it xxx

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Oh wow. Abigail really looks beautiful. I love that little bit of sparkle on the layered carnation. I always end up looking like I have had a fight in a glitter factory whenever I use Glitterbitz or any glitter! Gorgeous card.
Happy Tuesday everyone
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A beautiful card, so pretty.
Thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, a very pretty card in lovely soft colours. Your flowers as always are gorgeous.
Marion S x

Clai01 said...

Lovely card as always. x

CraftyCoffey said...

Gorgeous card today, really lovely.

Michele

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. As always a beautiful card. I love it and the colours. I agree with Yvonne concerning the glitter. No matter how care full I am ....I come out looking like a sparkling fairy. Somehow I always manage to spill it or knock the pot over.... every time. But I love the effect it gives. And I am going to try cutting into the card .... like Steph I too ended up with a big hole in the middle when I tried it. I guess we have to take measurements into account for these sort of things. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue Beautiful card Abigail looks so pretty cut into the card &as the focal element Your carnations are beautiful too

Rachel Taylor said...

So so pretty I love it x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card using beautiful colours. Abigail is an amazing die especially the way you have used it. I love the die being cut into the card this way.

Bsrbara V

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card, and I love the subtle colours.
B xx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue andall Wilsonettes, another beautiful sample today, I always love the way you make your flowers, so realistic.

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

Beverly Fuchs said...

Hello Sue,

Abigail is certainly looking splendid in lilac and white this morning, so lovely and delicate with all of her curves and swirls. The glittered mat (which I don't think you mentioned) gives a delicate sparkle to the card. I love this die and have used it many, many times.

Have a wonderful day.

Beverly

Netty The Runner said...

Hello Sue. Such a pretty card. Abigail looks lovely cut into the background and then seated in the top as well. Really nice colours, so soft and gentle.
Annette x

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue.
Beautiful card.
Lydia
x

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, such a beautiful card, love it! Love Jean xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - this is such a pretty feminine card and I love the way you have used the die for the background. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Chris Curry said...

What a beautiful card Sue, adore it. Thank you, have a good day.xxx

dj from kettering said...




Lovely card and lovely colours, would be
so pleased to receive this,




Doreen x

June Horrocks said...

Hi sue beautiful card thank you your flowers are so stunning the card is a beautiful gift
Love always June Horrocks xxxxx

Tressa said...

Very delicate and shuttle card. I like the colour choice that enhances its delicacy.

Teresa

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card & I love the way you have cut into the card the die.Yvonne xx

Marie P.from Longridge said...

Gorgeous card as always,
Love
Marie P.

Anne said...

What a pretty card, Sue.

Anne (Northampton)

Kate's Cards said...

Very feminine xxx

Pussycats said...

Good Morning sue and all
What a beautiful card to wake up to this morning , I still get blown away on the ideas and designs you create with your dies. I love the colours and beautiful flowers you have created to finish the card.
crafty hugs to all , Wendy

Anonymous said...

Simply Gorgeous. Hugs WINTERWARM xxx

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Stunning...

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Beautiful card . love Jean Z xxx

Helen Terry said...

Hi Sue i love this card its beautiful, the dies are gorgeous. Thanks Helen xxx

Crafty Cruiser said...

Just because ....... it’s absolutely gorgeous!
Doreen R

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Such a delicate, elegant card. I love everything about it.
Hugs, Rose

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. So very pretty, intricate and delicate with beautiful flowers.

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card and I love how you’ve used the Die in the background and for the focal area

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a really pretty card today. I love all the swirls and curls of Abigail and she looks lovely whether cut into or out of the card, the lilac really shows her off beautifully. I admit I hadn't noticed the glittered border until Beverly mentioned it so I enlarged the picture and got the full benefit; it ties in with the glittered carnations and this is why you are the designer and we are just the followers :-)

Frances

sued99 said...

A really love this card. I must have a try at this style of card as it’s so pretty. X

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful card.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

Pauline Austen said...

Hi Sue, a really fabulous card and I must buy Abigail as she is adorable. I always wanted my neice to call her little girl Abigail but she named her Pollyanna instead.
Love the colours and the glitterblitz. Like many other Wil sonettes, I must try cutting into my backgrounds. Hugs xx Pauline in S.A.

karenlotty said...

A beautiful card showing off Abigail in one of my favourite colours

Unknown said...

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Wonderful Card I Love The Exceptional Colour Combination
The Exquisite Cutting Dies Also The Fabulous Flowers
Thank You For Sharing
Extremely Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
From Sam xxx


Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
Pretty card.Yvonne like you I am covered in glitter granddaughters have been making their daddies birthday cards.I am sure he will appreciate the pink glitter

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. I particularly like this die when used to create a frame by cutting it out of the card like you have done here in the background. Lovely card today.

Lisbeth

Jackie T said...

Hi Sue this is a stunning card I love it. Those dies are gorgeous. Have a great day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Suzzette Yandle said...

Clean, perfect and beautiful. Thank you for your inspiration.

ursula said...

Absolutely love this one Sue, my kind of card again, love the lilac behind....luv Ursula xx

Scottydog said...

A beautiful, delicate looking card, so restful, the sort of card which makes an ideal Get Well Soon card. Thank you Sue.

CCM said...

I am not sure what I love the most: the lilac color - so soft, Abigail cut into the card - so elegant and delicate or Abigail cut out of the card - a pretty main focal point. But for sure this card is a winner. The way you used Abigail here gave me ideas how to use some of your dies.Thank you.

Hugs from Toronto
Carmen-Dorothy

Littlelamb said...

A beautiful card Sue. Love the die and colour. Thank you.

DeCor said...

Love how you made a sort of background with Abig ail. Love your card today Sue

Pawprintx4 said...

Abigail is such a pretty die. I don't think you can go wrong using it on a card and this card is proof. Lovely.
Stephanie K
SC/USA

Tres said...

Hi Sue. What a beautiful card !!! I love the Abigail die. I think it is a very pretty die set. Your card looks so elegant and sophisticated. I do love your colour combo of white and lilac. Lilac foundations card is such a beautiful shade. I really should use it more often !!! Cutting the Abigail die into the card and then out of the card has produced such a pretty design Sue. I love the Carnations die flowers to. I have these dies and they make gorgeous flowers. Thanks for sharing your beautiful card today. Lots of love from Tres X X X

ahappycrafter50 said...

Some lovely ideas to try.
Jan
Northampton

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Beautiful card Sue x Abigail looks so pretty how you have used her on your card x the lilac is gorgeous and the touch of glitter is lovely x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Eunice Astle said...

WOW this Abigail die is very versatile!!!!

Hellma said...

This card is perfect.

stitchingranny said...

What a pretty card today Sue

Hugs Helen xx