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Thursday 28 February 2019

Just Because

Hi crafters! It's a quick black and white card for today.  Today's background was the result of needing a bunch of white Fern Fronds diecuts for a few other projects so I decided to cut them all out of one piece of coconut white card.  I just loved the way the negative space looked when I was finished so I added a piece of black card to the back of it, then trimmed it down a bit in size.  I cut the Petal Pockets Flower dies, all three sizes, out of a piece of coconut white card that was covered with a sticky adhesive sheet.  Once cut, I peeled the backing off and coated them with Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz, then formed the flowers by folding the petals inward.  I added black stamens and pearls to the centres.    I cut the Pierced Flags in white and added thee next size up in black as a mat, then cut the Just Because Sentiment in black and glued it to the flag.  I seated the flowers at the end of the flag in a cluster.  White and black mats and layers were used to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 7" x  7 3/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x




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60 comments:

  1. hazel young28 February 2019 at 06:01

    Beautiful card Sue xx Hazel

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  2. Clai0128 February 2019 at 06:06

    lovely card x

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  3. hollyberry28 February 2019 at 06:19

    Another really elegant monochrome card,love it.

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  4. Steph Cotterill28 February 2019 at 06:23

    Oooo Sue. Love love love it. I need say no more 😊
    Sending hugs xxx

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  5. kittyedavies47@gmail.com28 February 2019 at 06:33

    Morning Sue.
    Wow what a brilliant card, just brilliant thank you.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  6. Marion Scott28 February 2019 at 06:34

    Hello Sue, beautiful card and to think it was a piece of waste card! Wonderful
    Marion S x

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  7. Jan on the Fosse28 February 2019 at 06:39

    What a beautiful eye catching card.
    Jan

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  8. Muriel28 February 2019 at 06:45

    Hello Sue and all
    Love this card and with a NZ man could see using this design. Maybe the other way round with white ferns.
    Lynne L thank you for your hint to find Sue’s shows but even doing that (and I will do that in future) I came up with some quilting ladies even though the title was Sue’s show. Very disappointing , hope you are doing some videos on you tube soon Sue !
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  9. Anonymous28 February 2019 at 07:06

    Beautiful card. I must remember to try and do this, as I end up throwing so much away when I could make beautiful backgrounds. Hugs WINTERWARM. xxx

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  10. jean.phillips128 February 2019 at 07:09

    Morning Sue, lovely card, I made one just like this when I first got the Fern die and was really pleased with it. Love Jean xxx

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  11. carol edwards28 February 2019 at 07:12

    Hello Sue great idea using the card stock from the cutouts and it has made a lovely card.xx

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  12. Princess Pixie!28 February 2019 at 07:14

    Hi Sue
    I don’t think you can go wrong with black and white and this is no exception. What a lovely card. I love the fern fronds and use them a lot. I know what I will be doing when I die cut them from now on!
    Happy Thursday everyone
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  13. Barbara Gosden28 February 2019 at 07:18

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful card, elegant.
    B xx

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  14. June Smith28 February 2019 at 07:27

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, beautiful sample, black and white are always a winner and great idea with cutting all the leaves out for another project and using the wate to make this card. The blitz is just right too.

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

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  15. NannaShaz28 February 2019 at 07:29

    Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a lovely monochrome card today great idea to make background that way

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a good day all

    Love
    Sharon MK
    xxx

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  16. Chris Curry28 February 2019 at 07:37

    A very smart card Sue, and the sentiment suits it perfectly. Thank you, have a good day.xxx

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  17. Janice K28 February 2019 at 07:51

    Good morning Sue,
    A very striking design to have come from just a piece of waste card!x

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  18. ahappycrafter5028 February 2019 at 07:58

    A great card for a New Zealander.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  19. Beverly Fuchs28 February 2019 at 07:59

    Hello Sue,

    A stunning care made from a waste piece of card. No one would ever Know. It makes quite a statement in black and white.

    Have a great day.

    Beverly

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  20. karenlotty28 February 2019 at 08:27

    Lovely card I need to concentrate when I’m cutting things that the waste could be useful

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  21. June Horrocks28 February 2019 at 08:31

    Oh sue I love this one I know black and white is always a winner this is a beautiful card thank you
    Love always June Horrocks xxxxxxx

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  22. dj from kettering28 February 2019 at 08:42



    Love the idea of using up the negative
    pieces to make another card,




    Doreen x

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  23. MarieP.fromLongridge28 February 2019 at 08:44

    Good morning Sue and all.
    Another great card this morning. I have saved it as I will need cards like this to make during my recovery from surgery which is now only 4 more sleeps away.
    Hugs.
    Marie P.

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  24. BenteS28 February 2019 at 08:49

    Great card, love your background!

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  25. Jean Z28 February 2019 at 08:51

    Hi Sue, Love this card. love Jean Z xxxxxxxx

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  26. Ann Topp28 February 2019 at 08:57

    Good Morning Sue. Love this card .... amazing what you can do with the waste.. different colours and sentiment and you have a perfect man card . Well done Sue and Thankyou. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone . Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  27. Anne28 February 2019 at 09:02

    I love this card, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  28. gwen7028 February 2019 at 09:08

    Beautiful card Sue

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  29. lydia jordan28 February 2019 at 09:14

    Morning Sue,
    A very striking card, great use of the waste too.
    Lydia
    X

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  30. Lynne L28 February 2019 at 09:21

    Good morning Sue beautiful card such a good idea to use the card you cut the leaves from rather than waste cad I must remember to give that a go I love the petal flowers
    Muriel so sorry you weren't able to find Sues shows what a shame

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  31. Crafty Vonnie28 February 2019 at 09:40

    Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful monochrome card. I love the fern fronds which will be used on many cards.Yvonne xx

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  32. Crafty Cruiser28 February 2019 at 09:54

    Great all occasion, all gender card.
    Doreen R

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  33. Rose in Chester28 February 2019 at 10:04

    Hi Sue,
    I love it, and I've just got the recipient for that........... might have to "borrow".
    Hugs, Rose

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  34. Susan Battensby28 February 2019 at 10:26

    Such a beautiful card Sue and I'm not a great lover of black and white cards but this works so well.
    x

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  35. ursula28 February 2019 at 11:00

    One of those 'just by chance' cards, love it....Waste not, want not, that is what I like...needless to say it has worked well and looks great....luv Ursula xx

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  36. Fluffycat28 February 2019 at 11:07

    Hi Sue, I love the Fern Fronds they are so very useful and here they have helped you make a brilliant monochrome card. The sparkled Petal Pockets just finish it off beautifully.

    Frances

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  37. Kiraneries28 February 2019 at 11:09

    Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Very striking in black and white.

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  38. Deb E Isle of Wight28 February 2019 at 12:12

    Love this post - monochrome is my thing and this is very effective.

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  39. Pawprintx428 February 2019 at 12:58

    I do love black and white. This card uses up something maybe thrown out and transformed into a wonderful sample instead.
    Off to my card making group this morning.
    Hope everyone here is well and happy,
    Stephanie K
    SC/USA

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  40. CraftyJo28 February 2019 at 13:09

    Lovely :)

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  41. Suzzette Yandle28 February 2019 at 14:13

    This lovely card has a true botanical look to it. Multi-cuts from the Fern Fronds dies produce a great background. Too bad for me yesterday that I did not think about this when I was die cutting lots of bunnies. The bunnies would have given me a nice background, too.

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  42. Eunice Astle28 February 2019 at 15:38

    Stunning card Sue, could definitely be used as a male card. Thanks.

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  43. theresa w28 February 2019 at 16:07

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Wonderful card Sue x what a great idea to use the waste piece for your background x it will make me think twice about how I cut my dies from now on x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  44. Tressa28 February 2019 at 17:05

    Fabulous card. Love the background. It just goes to show that the waste from die cutting can often be used in spectacular ways.

    Teresa

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  45. Pauline Austen28 February 2019 at 17:59

    Super monochromatic card. It just goes to show what wonderful backgrounds can be made with a little planning and forethought.
    I've occasionally used my waste pieces as a stencil, but not always with success. Will try harder in future. (Sounds like my old school report).
    Hugs xx Pauline in S.A.

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  46. sued9928 February 2019 at 18:00

    I just love black and white cards and this fabulous one is no exception. X

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  47. Alice (scrAPpamondo)28 February 2019 at 18:07

    Amazing design, the ferf fronds look great!!!

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  48. Lynda's craft's28 February 2019 at 18:29

    Hi Sue beautiful card just love it Love Lynda xx

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  49. Pat L28 February 2019 at 18:33

    Hi Sue
    Love this card and what an inspired way of using up what was essentially a piece of waste card

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  50. Lisbeth28 February 2019 at 19:06

    Hi Sue. What a really great way to use up the waste from other projects and hasn't it turned out rather well. I would have thought that you had made it like this on purpose if you hadn't told me otherwise. Love it.

    Lisbeth

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  51. Joan McKevitt28 February 2019 at 20:02

    Sue, what a brilliant way to make a background! I must try it! I love the card.... :) Jo

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  52. freedomlass28 February 2019 at 20:20

    Good evening Sue & everyone, wow I just love this card and what a fab way of using 'leftover' card stock, best of both worlds.

    Lesley

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  53. Jackie T28 February 2019 at 20:35

    Hi Sue this is a stunning black and white creation I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  54. DeCor28 February 2019 at 23:40

    Love the black and white contrast. A lovely card

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  55. cr@fty1 March 2019 at 09:21

    Hi Sue
    Great use of the ‘waste’ such a lovely card!
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  56. Anonymous1 March 2019 at 10:39

    Hi Sue,
    The negative space makes an amazing background!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Véronique L

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  57. Sandy G1 March 2019 at 18:48

    Lovely card Sue. Fantastic use of the negative card.

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  58. CCM1 March 2019 at 19:09

    Love the simplicity of this card.

    Hugs from Toronto
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  59. Rosie2 March 2019 at 08:31

    I really like the simplicity of this.

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  60. Dorothy of Baldock, GB6 March 2019 at 17:49

    Hi Sue,

    Love the black & white patterns, especially this one with ferns. Beautiful Sue.

    Dorothy of Baldock GB

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