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Monday 2 September 2019

Merry & Bright


Hello there my crafty friends!  If you haven't started making your Christmas cards, maybe this one will entice you to start!  I selected a coconut white background and used a gold paint pen to splatter the ink across it.  Next I made two of the Triple Layer Poinsettias using three shades of red (from my stash).  I assembled them then added a small gold centre piece.  I cut leaves out of Khaki card and seated the flowers in the lower corner of the background.  I tucked the leaves around them, then added in some Evergreen Branches and Twin Holly Sprays both cut in antique gold card.  I used the Merry & Bright sentiment cut in gold and added to a white shadow backing.  I added three small 5mm white pearls in the corner and completed the card with red, gold and white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7"  x  8 1/2" in size.  All for now, Sue x















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62 comments:

  1. kittyedavies47@gmail.com2 September 2019 at 06:05

    Morning Sue.
    Wow this is a beautiful card thank you.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  2. Jan on the Fosse2 September 2019 at 06:06

    Good Morning Sue
    Such a beautiful card.Love the triple flowers in three colours of red it seems to give them depth.
    Enjoy your day.
    Jan x

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  3. Helen Terry2 September 2019 at 06:07

    Hi Sue stunning card the detail is fab.Thanks Helen xx

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  4. hazel young2 September 2019 at 06:14

    Stunning card Sue xx hazel

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  5. Clai012 September 2019 at 06:21

    Loving the poinsettias as always ! x

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  6. Steph Cotterill2 September 2019 at 06:22

    Morning Sue. What a stunning card to have on show over the festive season. Change the sentiment and you have a card for almost any occasion, gold or silver flowers and you have a card for a 25th or 50th wedding anniversary, that's the choice you allow us to make with your inspiration. Hope you have a nice day to start this cold and wet week xxx

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  7. Catherine Lyons2 September 2019 at 06:33

    A stunning card Sue.
    Catherine v94

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  8. Princess Pixie!2 September 2019 at 06:35

    Hi Sue
    Oh my goodness I’m feeling very enticed!! Absolutely stunning x
    Happy Monday everyone
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  9. BridgetCG2 September 2019 at 06:41

    Hello Sue, this card has given me a prod in the right direction, the colours are so elegant and traditional. Love the paint splatters, gives a really different effect on the card. Have a good day everyone. Bx

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  10. jean.phillips12 September 2019 at 06:52

    Morning Sue, stunning card, really love it! I have nearly finished making my Christmas cards, made about 70 so far and nearly all with your beautiful dies. Love Jean xxx

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  11. Crewe Trish2 September 2019 at 06:53

    Hello Sue
    Classic Christmas card definitely would have pride of place in anyones home. Not sure I would be able to pull off the pen splatters though

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  12. carol edwards2 September 2019 at 06:58

    Hello Sue, a really bright and merry card to enjoy over the festive season. Lovely design and colours xx

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  13. Marion Scott2 September 2019 at 07:04

    Hello Sue, a fabulous card for the festive season, so classic.
    Marion S x

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  14. Marie P. from Longridge2 September 2019 at 07:13

    Good morning Sue.
    What a great card to get the Christmas juices flowing.
    Just a perfect stimulant.
    Thank you Sue.

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  15. Suemac2 September 2019 at 07:22

    A great Christmas card

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  16. Janice K2 September 2019 at 07:23

    Hi Sue,
    A stunning Christmas card that has made me wish I could retreat to my cabin and make similar ones. Alas, I have to return to work today so all crafting will now be restricted to evenings and weekends.

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  17. Chris Curry2 September 2019 at 07:27

    Love this Christmas card Sue and have loved all the cards this week. Thank you, have a good week.xxx

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  18. Barbara Gosden2 September 2019 at 07:28

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful card.
    B xx

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  19. ahappycrafter502 September 2019 at 07:28

    Very pretty floral /. foliage addition.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  20. Anonymous2 September 2019 at 07:31

    Hi Sue, a stunning card this morning. Everything about it is beautiful, Brilliant card to inspire us to start making our Christmas cards.

    Barbara V

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  21. June Smith2 September 2019 at 07:33

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, love the triple layer poinsettia, and also the way you have just splattered gold onto the white background, the words are perfect xxx

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs June Smith xxx

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  22. theresa w2 September 2019 at 07:48

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Beautiful card Sue x the poinsettias are so pretty and the branches and holly sprays finish the look perfectly x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  23. cr@fty2 September 2019 at 07:49

    Good morning Sue
    Love today’s card! The triple layered poinsettia die is gorgeous.
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  24. Pauline Austen2 September 2019 at 07:52

    Morning Sue,
    I loved this card when I first of all saw it when you introduced your Christmas collection and just had to get the dies. However, I haven't used them yet but you have just inspired me to start.
    Hugs Pauline xx

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  25. CraftyCoffey2 September 2019 at 07:55

    Stunning card, love the splattered background.

    Michele

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  26. Anne2 September 2019 at 08:06

    Beautiful card, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  27. dj from kettering2 September 2019 at 08:08




    Love the background with the gold splatters, and the
    flowers just add the Christmasy feeling,



    Doreen x

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  28. Owlish2 September 2019 at 08:10

    Good morning sue I'm back and ready to start enjoying ur cards and lovely there as well thinking this morning about flowers etc. On cards and there it is brilliant Xx

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  29. Netty The Runner2 September 2019 at 08:32

    Stunning Sue, the poinsettias look amazing. Like the splattered background.
    Annette x

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  30. NannaShaz2 September 2019 at 08:33

    Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a pretty card today love the colours and the 3d poinsettia dies.

    Sending Love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a good day all

    Love
    Sharon MK
    xxx

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  31. lydia jordan2 September 2019 at 09:07

    Morning Sue,
    Lovely elegant card.
    Lydia
    X

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  32. Pussycats2 September 2019 at 09:15

    Good Morning Sue and all
    Stunning card this morning and I do love your Christmas cards with poinsettias . The triple layer gives such a amazing detail and I have to agree with Steph you could change the colour for all year round. The splash of gold really brings the design to give and works so well with the sentiment.
    Crafty hugs to all , Wendy

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  33. Pat L2 September 2019 at 09:17

    Hi Sue
    Beautiful Christmas card, the poinsettias are lovely with their gold centres. I am about halfway through making my Christmas cards, need to get back to making the rest soon

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  34. Anonymous2 September 2019 at 09:27


    Hi Sue

    A really Merry and Bright card today, lovely.

    Heather R Oxfordshire

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  35. sued992 September 2019 at 09:52

    A lovely Christmas card but could be adapted for other occasions. I have made 5 Christmas cards so far! X

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  36. Lisbeth2 September 2019 at 10:02

    Hi Sue. What a lovely card today. Love how the different layers of the dies allow you to easily add different shades of red to the poinsettias.

    Lisbeth

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  37. Crafty Vonnie2 September 2019 at 10:08

    Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful card & your layered flowers really show depth. Yvonne xx

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  38. ursula2 September 2019 at 10:10

    A very pretty traditional Christmas card......luv Ursula xx

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  39. Yorkie girl 2 September 2019 at 10:22

    Good morning Sue and everyone
    What a beautiful Xmas card. I have made a start on my Xmas cards but this poinsettia card has sent me into a totally different direction in design it’s a gorgeous design. I hope you are well Sue
    Take care everyone hugs
    Theresa G

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  40. Jackie T2 September 2019 at 10:52

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

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  41. Fluffycat2 September 2019 at 11:26

    Hi Sue, I love this stunning card. I know I am a pushover for poinsettias but this one is gorgeous and I love the way you have used mixed cardstock for the foliage, something I will try, thank you.

    Frances

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  42. Rose in Chester2 September 2019 at 12:34

    Hi Sue,
    It's another stunner, The colours are fabulous - red white and gold what's there not to like? I for my part love them. I will probably be adopt that design, too................ That's if I can remember there will be many more "OOHH'S AND AAAHH'S "shown on this page.
    Have a nice week everyone
    Hugs
    Rose

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  43. Kate's Cards2 September 2019 at 12:36

    So merry and bright!

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  44. Jackie Durrant2 September 2019 at 13:07

    I haven't even thought about 'C' yet, far too early!! but I do like your card, very festive xx

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  45. brandco2450@gmail.com2 September 2019 at 13:14

    This is stunning! Have to look through my stash
    and see if I can try and replicate it!
    Sharon in Toronto

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  46. America2 September 2019 at 14:08

    Hi Sue. Such a pretty foliage arrangement under that triple layered poinsettia that’s burgeons in different reds. Love the gold splatter & color combo here. Beautifully done.

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  47. lindyloo12Somerset2 September 2019 at 14:21

    A great card, like everything about it!

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  48. CraftyJo2 September 2019 at 15:45

    Very nice :)

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  49. Scottydog2 September 2019 at 18:22

    A pretty card & one I will probably adapt using Dies I already have. Thank you for the inspiration Sue.

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  50. Deb E Isle of Wight2 September 2019 at 18:53

    A lovely traditional card. Easy to use for inspiration.

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  51. Jean Z2 September 2019 at 19:08

    Hi Sue, Love the card. love Jean Z xxxx

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  52. June Ballenger2 September 2019 at 19:27

    Great card I love the triple Poinsettia die xx

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  53. Beverly Fuchs2 September 2019 at 20:51

    Hello Sue,

    This is absolutely stunning. The poinsettia are lovely done in the Triple Layer style and the ferns are the only thing they need to show off their glory. The perfect Christmas card.

    Have a wonderful day.

    Beverly

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  54. Laura O2 September 2019 at 21:18

    Stunning card sue. Laura O Springfield

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  55. Barbara2 September 2019 at 21:51

    Beautiful card Sue!!!!

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  56. Karen M2 September 2019 at 22:40

    Hi Sue,
    Stunning card,really good idea with the three shades of red.
    Best wishes
    Karen M

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  57. Betty McAlister2 September 2019 at 23:13

    A fabulous Christmas card Sue. Very traditional xx

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  58. CCM3 September 2019 at 02:45

    Lovely traditional Christmas card. Thank you,Sue,for the inspiration.

    Hugs from Toronto
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  59. Muriel3 September 2019 at 06:07

    Hello Sue and all
    Oh, poinsettias and gold - perfect - this is a gorgeous card and inspiration for Christmas. Love the gold splatters, I have tried that but failed badly, have bought a new gold pen now so will try again - blame the tools !!!
    Hugs
    Muriel
    xxx.

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  60. gwen703 September 2019 at 08:53

    Absolutely stunning xx

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  61. Pawprintx43 September 2019 at 14:42

    Gorgeous card. Why don’t I have Triple Layer Poinsettias? I really love all the Triple Layer dies.
    Everyone, hope your week is going well. Hoping that the hurricane threatening our coast goes out to sea.
    Stephanie K
    SC/ USA

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  62. Karenladd4 September 2019 at 07:35

    Wow, this is just spectacular. I must buy a poinsettia die set because it looks so fabulous against the white and fold!

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