Friday 2 August 2019

Warm Winter Wishes

Hello all!  This is one of my personal favourites of the Christmas card samples that I made.  I started with a piece of coconut white card and used a Salty Ocean Distress Oxide on my craft mat, swiping it a few times.  I spritzed the craft mat with water and picked it up with my white card.  I dried it with a heat tool and did this a few times, drying it each time in between.  Next I used a gold paint pen and splattered it all over.  I cut several of the out die from the Triple Layer Poinsettias out of vellum.  I used Enchanted Gold Gilding Polish on each of the flowers and then assembled them.  I added them into the lower corner and added Evergreen Branches and Winter Foliage as embellishment around them.  I cut the Warm Winter Wishes out of Antique Gold card and added them to a white shadow, then seated them diagonally across the top of the card.  I completed the card with white and Antique Gold mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2"  x 8 1/2" in size.  All for now,
Sue x






















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54 comments:

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Absolutely gorgeous card ! Love the background and the poinsettias - everything !
Hugs
Muriel x

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

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

Helen Terry said...

Hi Sue gorgeous card love the flowers. Thanks Helen xx

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, a beautiful card in cool winter colours with highlights of gold. The poinsettia flowers look lovely too xx

Vi Wilkinson said...

Hi Sue, I love the card the inking is great and the beautiful flowers. I need some practise with the inking. I bought the African set and the inks I cant wait to use it. Take care Vi. X

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, beautiful sample, when I first saw it I thought 'soft and gentle', isn't it amazing what jumps into your head. The colours are so subtle and calming to me. Yes I like this very much, I can see why this is one of your favourites Sue xx

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

hazel young said...

Gorgeous card Sue xx Hazel

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
Today’s card is gorgeous, I love the gilding polish on the vellum and the background!
Hugs x
Heather T

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, a gorgeous card, love the background
Marion S x

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card.
B xx

June Horrocks said...

Hi sue a beautiful the background is just stunning and your beautiful flowers are so pretty what a lovely gift for someone thank you
Love always June Horrocks xxxxxxxxx

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, a very modern and contemporary design for a Christmas card. Love it. Have a good day all. Bx

Geordie Jan said...

Goid Morning Sue, wow another stunning card I love the colours. Its gorgeous x

CraftyCoffey said...

Lovely card, very pretty.

Michele

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue,
A stunning card that really stands out.
Thank you for the inspiration, your background has helped me to decide how to tackle a tricky design for a wedding card that I need to make.x

dj from kettering said...




Oh yes, the sort of card I like to
receive, love the colours,


Doreen x

Pauline Austen said...

Morning Sue, I really must start making my Christmas cards but still have birthday and 2 wedding cards to make.
I do like your card and the poinsettias look lovely with the addition of gold. As for your evergreen foliage I've never stopped using it since I bought it. Hugs xx Pauline

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
I do like the modern feel of this card,it has certainly got the old brain cogs whirling

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, a very pretty card this morning with a beautiful background. The poinsettias are lovely and the touches of gold finishes it off very well.

Barbara V

Suemac said...

Another lovely sample.

ahappycrafter50 said...

A really lovely card. The vellum poinsettias are beautiful.
Jan
Northampton

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good morning Sue and all.
A beautiful card with lots of elements adding to it's beauty.
A wonderful background that would be useful as a 'Goto' I will add this to my wish list.
Be Happy.
Marie P.

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue. A modern take on a season that's been celebrated for many years. A background that will last as long, and can be used for many other celebrations. Hope you have a lovely day however your spending it. I'm sitting for a poorly Lottie. Day 2 and as many hour's sleep 😴 xxx

Clai01 said...

Lovely card x

Pussycats said...

Good Morning Sue and all
What a stunning card this morning with a fantastic background. I love the colour from the distress ink and adding the hint of gold really brings the background together. I love seeing your Christmas designs when you have you used your poinsettia and even better when they have been cut in vellum .
Crafty hugs to all, Wendy

BenteS said...

Great colours on your background, and the poinsettias are so soft and elegant when made of vellum :))

Tressa said...

Gorgeous card. Love the delicacy of it all.

Teresa

Crafty Cruiser said...

Sorry, I don’t know what I’m missing but I’m not sure on this one.
Doreen R

rolfi said...

Hi Sue,
what a cool coloured background.
Love the poinsettias as well for sure… an amazing card.
Rolf xxx

Susan Battensby said...

A lovely background and an easy and quick one to do and one suitable for any occasion.
I love the sheen on your vellum poinsettias too.
x

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Lovely card. love Jean Z xxxx

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue this is a stunning card. Not your usual style but I love it. Have a great day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A very modern card today but not my usual style. Yvonne xx

redfox said...

I love this card Sue!! It's so my style and I just love the colour. I'm going for a pastel colour scheme this year, well I am if I get my act together!! Love to all Sarah

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
What a stunning background you’ve created for this lovely card, the vellum poinsettias look so delicate.

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, unusual but lovely. The flowers and foliage are beautiful.

Steph - hope Lottie is better very soon and you can get some sleep.

Frances

ursula said...

Such a beautiful delicate card, love the background, you make it sound so simple, stunning poinsettias...luv Ursula xx

Anonymous said...

Just a beautiful and unique festive card. So nice to see something unusual. You continue to inspire me. I’m off to try these techniques. Bye for now🌻🌸🌼

Ann Topp said...

Good Afternoon Sue. Late one today. Had a lovely morning with my sister. Beautiful Christmas Card today. I love every thing about it. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

karenlotty said...

Pretty card I love the background idea

Suzzette Yandle said...

Gorgeous, elegant, I LOVE it. At first glance, I thought you had been playing with Pixie Powder. Then as I read your write-up, I see you used Distress Oxide. This was a surprise. Such a wonderful look as you did this with multiple swipings and heat drying in between swipes. Great blue color for winter and Christmas. Your vellum poinsettias look beautiful with the Enchanted Gold Gilding Polish on them. The gold spatterings are the perfect added element. I can just see you tapping that gold pen. Well done my friend. I hope I have that blue colored Distress Oxide.

Maria said...

Hi Sue
Gorgeous card and a wonderful background to the poinsettias
in the corner.
I hope you and all my friends through your blog are keeping well,
I'm thinking of you all often and wonder how you are. Take care
many hugs, Maria x

jean.phillips1 said...

Good afternoon Sue, I seem to be getting way led these mornings and forgetting to check your blog. I am looking after my daughters dog while they are on holiday and she is taking up all my time. Beautiful card, love the vellum flowers and the colours are gorgeous. Love Jean xxx

Eunice Astle said...

Very interesting card Sue.

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Brilliant card Sue x I love the background with the added gold x the vellum poinsettias are beautiful x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue
What a beautiful background and card.
I love everything about it!
Lesley S x

Lisbeth said...

Hello Sue. Wow! I can see why this card appeals to you and I love it too. I wouldn't normally use gold with lighter blue, but in this case it really works.

Lisbeth

Scottydog said...

What a lovely card in every way. I like flowers made with vellum but adding the gold makes them that bit special. I must try doing a background like that as it is beautiful, just love the colours. Thank you Sue.

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue - this is a truly gorgeous card, everything about it is brilliant! Love the background with the gold splattering, can't wait to have a go. The vellum poinsettias enhanced with the gilding polish, the evergreen foliage, and the wonderful shadow sentiment make this a very classy Christmas card !
Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication .......
......love and hugs
Jersey Pauline X

Betty McAlister said...

A very pretty card Sue xx

sued99 said...

A stunning card. X

June Ballenger said...

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous xxx

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
what a fabulous card. And the colours are beautiful, the poinsettia in vellum are stunning.
Hugs
Rise

Loose Stitches said...

Beautiful creation, lovely flowers!
Crafty Hugs, Sherry xx
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