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Friday 19 July 2019

Thanks

Hi bloggers!  This is probably the most simple card I have ever done, but I just wanted to show off this stunning background!  I made this shortly after returning from CHA in  January.  I was watching a demo by Tim Holtz and saw a sample tag he had done laying on his table.  He explained that he used the new Silver Sparkle alcohol ink card and dripped alcohol inks from the top edge so they ran down the card.  I loved the way it looked so I had a go on my own.  I used Sunshine Yellow and Raspberry alcohol inks over the Silver Sparkle card and this was the result.  I used the top layer die of the Alice set to die cut it and saved all the little squares.  I die cut the Alice again in white and added it to a sticky adhesive sheet and paper pieced all the squares back into it.  I cut the Thanks die in black and added it to a white shadow and glued it onto the card.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 5 1/2"  x 5 1/2" in size.   All for now Sue x












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59 comments:

  1. June Smith19 July 2019 at 06:02

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, what an amazing creation, love the idea of the technique for the alcohol inks, what a brilliant pattern it has created, the Alice die is so versatile and finally the size it just perfect too.

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

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  2. kittyedavies47@gmail.com19 July 2019 at 06:03

    Morning Sue.
    Wow a brilliant little card, such pretty colours, thank you.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  3. Jan on the Fosse19 July 2019 at 06:03

    Hi Sue
    I Love love this card.
    Jan x

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  4. Muriel19 July 2019 at 06:05

    Hello Sue and all
    I really like this card. Love the alcohol ink background and the Alice die, which is sitting in my craft room waiting for me. The black and white layers and greeting really set it off,
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  5. Steph Cotterill19 July 2019 at 06:05

    WOW that's the most mind blowing sunrise to wake up to, what an amazing effect, would we be correct in thinking this is a new addiction for you lol.
    Wonder what you'll spend your day making? Hope it's a great one whatever you're planning xxx

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  6. hazel young19 July 2019 at 06:12

    Fabulous card Sue xx Hazel

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  7. BridgetCG19 July 2019 at 06:24

    Hello Sue, what a beautiful, bright and cheerful card, lovely sunrise or sunset colours, you cannot fail to smile. Love it. Have a good day all. Bx

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  8. Anonymous19 July 2019 at 06:28

    Hi Sue, a lovely background this morning, using a fabulous technique. The Alice die is beautiful.

    Barbara V

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  9. jean.phillips119 July 2019 at 06:28

    Morning Sue, it may be a simple card, but that background is simply stunning! Love Jean xxx

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  10. Marion Scott19 July 2019 at 06:33

    Hello Sue, a great card. The background is stunning.
    Marion S x

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  11. carol edwards19 July 2019 at 06:42

    Hello Sue, simple maybe the easiest card but it certainly is stunning. The Alice die fits the effect perfectly xx

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  12. Princess Pixie!19 July 2019 at 06:50

    Hi Sue
    Simple but oh wow it is stunning.
    Apologies for my absence. Been under the weather.
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  13. Netty The Runner19 July 2019 at 06:57

    Hi Sue, great background, be suitable for a ‘guy’ card. Thank you for sharing this technique. Great card too.
    Annette x

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  14. Pussycats19 July 2019 at 07:04

    Good Morning Sue and all
    What stunning colours this morning on your creation. Here in the crafting world we all share and just to think Tim Holtz shared this technique with you and thank you for sharing with us. The effect of the inks work beautifully with the silver paper.
    Crafty hugs and well wishes to all , Wendy

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  15. Janice K19 July 2019 at 07:06

    Good morning Sue,
    What a fabulous background! Gorgeous colours and a lovely even flow between them. I really must look into getting some of this paper. Thank you for sharing. X

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  16. CraftyCoffey19 July 2019 at 07:09

    Great card today.

    Michele

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  17. cr@fty19 July 2019 at 07:16

    Good morning Sue
    I saw the demo too, and I love the look of the silver sparkle alcohol ink card. What you’ve done with it is beautiful, the colours you’ve used are so pretty. A simple but very effective card!
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  18. Pauline Austen19 July 2019 at 07:20

    Morning Sue, such a lovely background and pretty Thank you card. Hugs xx Pauline

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  19. theresa w19 July 2019 at 07:24

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Stunning background Sue x I have never seen this card so will have to have a hunt for it , the effect with the inks looks amazing x thankyou Sue and thankyou Tim xxx
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  20. Marie P. from Longridge19 July 2019 at 07:29

    Good morning Sue.
    A lovely card with beautiful colours.
    A useful to know technique.
    Hugs.
    Marie P

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  21. NannaShaz19 July 2019 at 07:31

    Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a pretty card today lovely colours, great way to use alcohol inks to try out

    Sending Love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a good day all

    Love
    Sharon MK
    xxx

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  22. Barbara Gosden19 July 2019 at 07:36

    Wow Sue, that is amazing.
    B xx

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  23. Catherine Lyons19 July 2019 at 07:38

    Morning Sue
    A wonderful background i love this card.
    Catherine v94

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  24. Anonymous19 July 2019 at 07:43

    Hi Sue - a stunning card with beautiful colours. A great effect. Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  25. Suemac19 July 2019 at 08:07

    Thank You

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  26. rolfi19 July 2019 at 08:10

    That´s a stunning background, Sue, love it.
    I don´t have this silver card but I will try it with one I have in my stash.
    Rolf xxx

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  27. Tressa19 July 2019 at 08:11

    Beautiful card. Simple and elegant. I like it when the background takes centre stage. I guess I now NEED to buy some of this new card!

    Teresa

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  28. Laura O19 July 2019 at 08:14

    Great card sue love the bright colours and the simple style of this card. Fantastic. Laura O Springfield

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  29. Ann Topp19 July 2019 at 08:23

    Good Morning Sue. What a brilliant background absolutely love it. Using this method and another colour scheme would make the perfect male card. Thankyou Sue another lovely quickly made card. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  30. Lynne L19 July 2019 at 08:28

    Good morning Sue A simple card but stunning the colours are amazing lovely technique I will have to try to find this card

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  31. lydia jordan19 July 2019 at 08:40

    Morning Sue,
    A beautiful CAS card, the background is gorgeous can fully understand that you wanted it to be centre stage.
    Lydia
    X

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  32. dj from kettering19 July 2019 at 08:42




    A simple card yes, but stunning!



    Doreen x

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  33. Crewe Trish19 July 2019 at 09:13

    Hello Sue
    What an amazing technique,stunning card

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  34. Clai0119 July 2019 at 09:40

    Fantastic to see the background x

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  35. Crafty Vonnie19 July 2019 at 10:04

    Good morning Sue,
    A lovely background & great technique.

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  36. KarinsArtScrap19 July 2019 at 10:05

    very beautiful and bright card Sue
    Gr Karin

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  37. Susan Battensby19 July 2019 at 10:13

    Beautiful card Sue, I love the simplicity of it.
    x

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  38. ursula19 July 2019 at 10:30

    Wow, what a beautiful vibrant colour card, never head of the silver sparkle card, will have to check it out....might be a simple card, but it is stunning....luv Ursula xx

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  39. Crafty Cruiser19 July 2019 at 10:57

    Great technique and the absence of a central die to carry the message shows the card off in all its glory.
    Doreen R

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  40. Pat L19 July 2019 at 11:11

    Hi Sue
    Stunning card and thank you for sharing this fabulous technique with us, like many others I haven’t heard of this silver sparkle alcohol ink card so off to search for it

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  41. Arlyn(O)19 July 2019 at 11:19

    Hi Sue, Wow a small card Fabulous idea. A

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  42. karenlotty19 July 2019 at 12:00

    Beautiful and a great idea for a sparkly but subtle background

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  43. Rose in Chester19 July 2019 at 12:02

    Wow, Sue, that is stunning..
    Hugs, Rose

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  44. Jackie T19 July 2019 at 12:26

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

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  45. CraftyJo19 July 2019 at 12:26

    Love it!

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  46. Anne19 July 2019 at 13:31

    Wow! I love this card, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  47. Lisbeth19 July 2019 at 14:01

    Hi Sue. I would have to agree that the result of using this technique is truly stunning and it really shows up quite well on the photo too. I wonder where we can get this card from???

    Lisbeth

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  48. CCM19 July 2019 at 14:05

    Lovely simple card.

    I will be away for the next 2 weeks with limited access to the internet, but I am hopping to be able (at least once in a while) to see the posts.
    Have a great weekend everyone.

    Hugs from Toronto
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  49. Suzzette Yandle19 July 2019 at 15:51

    I have not seen this card or technique before now. Such a fantastic technique with a really cool look. Thank you Sue for introducing me to this card. WOW! Now I have to find a package of this card.

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  50. Eunice Astle19 July 2019 at 16:12

    Stunning!!!!

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  51. Helen Terry19 July 2019 at 17:25

    Hi sue beautiful simple card love the technique, i will have to try it. Thank you Helen xxx

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  52. Fluffycat19 July 2019 at 17:56

    Hi Sue, this is a brilliant card, CAS yes but so vibrant it grabs you as soon as you see it. I haven't heard of Silver Sparkle alcohol ink card before and love the effect you get so will have to do some research. Thanks!

    Frances

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  53. Deb E Isle of Wight19 July 2019 at 19:59

    Love it...May be simple but its very effective.

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  54. sued9919 July 2019 at 21:54

    Love the simplicity of this. Very effective. X

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  55. June Ballenger19 July 2019 at 23:45

    Stunning card I have to try this one lol xx

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  56. Judy Hollers20 July 2019 at 04:31

    HI Sue. Love this technique. I have some of the silver sparkle card stock on hand, and will have to try this soon. Thank you for sharing this beautifully designed card. Hugs, Judy Hollers from North Carolina

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  57. Rosie20 July 2019 at 10:22

    This is a brilliant card - in every sense!

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  58. Anonymous20 July 2019 at 12:41

    Hi Sue.
    Great background effect!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Véronique L

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  59. Pawprintx423 July 2019 at 20:20

    WOW! what another neat background. Sue Wilson meets Tim Holtz. Has to be good.
    Stephanie K

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