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Wednesday, 13 March 2019

Just Because

Hello there my crafty friends!  I have been playing with some gilding polish for today's card.  I started with a piece of coconut white card and used the Layered Carnation stamp on the background.  I inked up the stamp with Pink Blossom Gilding Polish and stamped it randomly across the background.  Each flower had to be stamped twice to form a complete flower shape.  Next I cut the decorative die from the Claire die into the sides of the background.  I backed it with a piece of white card with a sticky adhesive sheet added and then glittered the exposed adhesive with Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz.  Next I coated a piece of card with Pink Blossom polish and allowed it to dry.  I cut the Claire outer edge out of it as well as a backing for the die.  I cut the Claire out of white card and used the pink backing then mounting it in the centre of the card.  I cut the Just Because sentiment out of the polished card too and glued it into place in the middle of the die.  I made three carnations and edged the tips of the petals with the polish as well.  I seated them around the focal element and added a white ribbon bow as well as leaves as accents.  White on white mats were used to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x  8 1/2" in size.  All for now, Sue x









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55 comments:

  1. Muriel13 March 2019 at 06:13

    Hello Sue and all
    Just absolutely love todays card Sue. It is perfect, the colour, the Clare die and the gorgeous stamping. Will have to make my own version of this masterpiece
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  2. hazel young13 March 2019 at 06:16

    A wonderful card Sue xx Hazel

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  3. BridgetCG13 March 2019 at 06:19

    Hello Sue, a very pretty card, love the matching flowers and backing, so easy with gilding polishes. Have a good day everyone. Bx

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  4. Marion Scott13 March 2019 at 06:27

    Hello Sue, the Claire die is one of my favourites and she looks so pretty in this sample with the gilding polish too.
    Marion S x

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  5. June Smith13 March 2019 at 06:42

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another beautiful sample with the gilding polish looking amazing, love it.

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

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  6. carol edwards13 March 2019 at 06:46

    Hello Sue beautiful card and sentiment. The Claire die is so pretty.xx

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  7. Barbara Gosden13 March 2019 at 06:49

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful card.
    B xx

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  8. hollyberry13 March 2019 at 06:53

    Such a beautiful card,love the pale pink colour.

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  9. Steph Cotterill13 March 2019 at 06:56

    Oh my word Sue this is just gorgeous. I'm really going to sound like a proper knowledgeable crafter when I'm really not lol but after watching Julia Lisa and Phill, and looking into the very heart of this sample with all the guilding polishes and waxes etc there is no reason why we can't have flowers or sentiments to work in with our whole design from background to finishing touches all the mediums are there for us, all we need to arrange now is a Particraft lotto syndicate to achieve a massive quadruple roll over to share out or a worldwide bank heist then we won't have to worry about picking just two shades we can have the bloomin lot 😆 so I've just woken from a ridiculous dream to send you hugs for a lovely day ahead and to thank you for this beautiful inspiration xxx

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  10. Beverly Fuchs13 March 2019 at 07:13

    Hello Sue,

    Oh my heavens what a beautiful card. The Claire die is one of my favorites and to see her done with the gorgeous gilding polish is just marvelous. I simply have to try this.

    Have a wonderful day.

    Beverly

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  11. CraftyCoffey13 March 2019 at 07:15

    Beautiful card, really lovely.

    Michele

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  12. Janice K13 March 2019 at 07:20

    Good morning Sue,
    A very pretty card that shows off the beauty of the Claire die a treat. Love the gorgeous sheen created with the gilding polish. X

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  13. cr@fty13 March 2019 at 07:20

    Good morning Sue
    Beautiful card using fabulous products and techniques!
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  14. Ann Topp13 March 2019 at 07:23

    Good Morning Sue. This is lovely Sue. I really love how the colour has come out....it looks peachy on my tablet ... but really nice. Like peaches and cream..... ahhh I remember that song from long ago.... Beautiful sample Sue. I don't have the Clair die...yet...but I have just purchased her Sister Millie.... would that work the same way??? We will see. One can but try. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

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  15. Clai0113 March 2019 at 07:24

    Lovely card Sue. x

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  16. kittyedavies47@gmail.com13 March 2019 at 07:27

    Morning Sue.
    A very pretty card thank you.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  17. jean.phillips113 March 2019 at 07:27

    Morning Sue, beautiful card, love how you have stamped with the gilding polish. Love Jean xxx

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  18. ahappycrafter5013 March 2019 at 07:35

    Really pretty and lovely colours.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  19. lydia jordan13 March 2019 at 08:06

    Morning Sue,
    Gorgeous card.
    Lydia
    x

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  20. rolfi13 March 2019 at 08:25

    Hi Sue,

    a very elegant card in amazing colours!

    Rolf xxx

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  21. Anonymous13 March 2019 at 08:25

    Hi Sue = a very subtle and beautiful card and the gilding polish is the icing on the card. Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  22. Lisbeth13 March 2019 at 08:26

    Hi Sue. What a great way to make the background. I didn't realise you could use gilding polish to stamp your images.

    Lisbeth

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  23. Anne13 March 2019 at 08:37

    Lovely card, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  24. Tressa13 March 2019 at 08:37

    Very pretty card. It is all to easy to forget how effective gilding polish is in stamping backgrounds as you have done.

    Teresa

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  25. Jackie T13 March 2019 at 08:41

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

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  26. June Horrocks13 March 2019 at 08:50

    Hi sue this card is beautiful so pretty I must get this die love the colour your flowers are perfect
    Thank you
    Love always June Horrocks xxxxxxxx

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  27. NannaShaz13 March 2019 at 08:59

    Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a stunning card today really pretty and love the colours used

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a good day all

    Love
    Sharon MK
    xxx

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  28. Princess Pixie!13 March 2019 at 09:03

    Hi Sue
    Oh my word this is so pretty - that colour is lovely. Claire really is adorable. I don’t have her in my gang but am wondering if this card could be adapted by using any of your other girls??!! It looks like a beautiful shade of peach. Is Pink Blossom Guilding Polish a peach colour? I know sometimes the screen can play tricks on us!
    I have a few gilding polishes but will admit to never having used them to stamp any images with. Another activity to add to my to do/to attempt list (a rather long list).
    I had lots of good intentions of playing with my Pixie Powders and even making at least one card yesterday but I have come down with some sort of flue-like bug. Hot water bottle is working overtime.
    Happy Wednesday everyone
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  29. Anonymous13 March 2019 at 09:17


    Hi Sue

    Lovely card today, I get great satisfaction from using gilding polishes it is wonderful how a piece of card can end up looking like satin!

    Heather R Oxfordshire

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  30. Crafty Vonnie13 March 2019 at 09:22

    Good morning Sue,
    Absolutely stunning card.Yvonne xx

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  31. Pussycats13 March 2019 at 09:41

    Good Morning sue and all
    Beautiful card this morning and love the colour from the polish . I do forget that we can stamp with the polishes and your background looks so stunning.
    Crafty hugs to all , Wendy

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  32. Anonymous13 March 2019 at 09:54

    Hi Sue, a beautiful card. The colours are lovely and the gilding polish is gorgeous love the Clare die and the carnations are so pretty.

    Barbara V

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  33. Jean Z13 March 2019 at 10:14

    Hi Sue, Very pretty card and love the colours . love Jean Z xxx

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  34. Kiraneries13 March 2019 at 11:12

    Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Beautiful stamped background of carnations for the lovely Claire die.

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  35. Pauline Austen13 March 2019 at 11:16

    Morning Sue, I have never tried stamping with gilding polish but you have reminded me to give it a go, so it's on my 'to do' list once I get back into crafting.
    I do like today's card. So pretty.
    Hugs xx Pauline in S.A.

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  36. Fluffycat13 March 2019 at 11:39

    Hi Sue, I love everything about this very pretty card and that shade of Gilding Polish is beautiful.

    Frances

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  37. Rose in Chester13 March 2019 at 11:51

    Oh Wow, Sue,
    This card is gorgeous, I love the colours and the Claire die is beautiful.
    Hugs, Rose

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  38. Chris Curry13 March 2019 at 11:59

    A lovely card Sue. I like using gilding polish and the new opal ones are brilliant. Love your flowers. Thank you, have a good day.xxx

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  39. Suemac13 March 2019 at 14:25

    Great card, love the colour.

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  40. gailgale13 March 2019 at 14:38

    Beautiful card!!!!

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  41. Suzzette Yandle13 March 2019 at 15:07

    Love what you did with this beautiful Claire die set. Gilding Polish is always a favorite product that I enjoy using to make those shimmery satin like finishes. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  42. Eunice Astle13 March 2019 at 15:39

    Such a pretty card and a very unique way of using gilding polish!! The Claire die is lovely!!

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  43. theresa w13 March 2019 at 16:15

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Beautiful card Sue x thankyou for reminding me that you can use the gilding polish to stamp with too x it looks stunning x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  44. doreenj from kettering13 March 2019 at 17:44



    This is a lovely card today, Sue, thanx for
    sharing it with us,



    Doreen x

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  45. ursula13 March 2019 at 18:12

    Gorgeous card Sue, love the technique you have used, one I will be trying...luv Ursula xx

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  46. sued9913 March 2019 at 18:16

    A fabulous card. X

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  47. Pat L13 March 2019 at 18:40

    Hi Sue
    Beautiful card, must try stamping with gilding polish it looks so effective

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  48. Crewe Trish13 March 2019 at 18:55

    Hello Sue
    I love the idea of stamping with gilding polish will definitely give it a try. Yvonne the flu is particularly bad I am still suffering 10 days later so you are in my thoughts.

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  49. Anonymous13 March 2019 at 20:43

    Hi Sue,
    Such a pretty card.
    Thank you for the inspiration.
    Véronique L

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  50. Dawn Holben13 March 2019 at 21:54

    Sue this is stunning and love the colour combo. x

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  51. Pawprintx413 March 2019 at 22:21

    Beautiful card which looks more peach than pink on my screen. No matter, it is pretty.
    Stephanie K
    SC/USA

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  52. Anonymous14 March 2019 at 08:26

    Hello Sue
    Stunning card and I love the technique you have used!
    Lesley S x

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  53. Marie P.from Longridge14 March 2019 at 15:01

    Hello Sue and all,

    Just back from my 10 days in hospital and with a new hip joint. Feeling a bit rubbishy but catching up on your posts will be great medicine I'm sure.
    The one I have just viewed is beautiful and thank you so much for sharing.
    Hugs to all.
    Marie P.

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  54. Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts15 March 2019 at 06:31

    A very pretty card Sue xx

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  55. DeCor15 March 2019 at 19:45

    Love the background you stamped. Very Springy looking

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