Hi bloggers! Back to a Christmas card today (have you started yours yet??) I selected a white and aqua combo and used the
Denise die to cut into the white card twice in the centre in a diamond orientation, slightly overlapping each other. I backed it with aqua card to show through. Next I cut another
Denise die but I used the outer cutting die this time to get a full one not just cut into the card. I backed it with
vellum for a softer look. I also used the inside die this time to add more detail. I added mounting foam behind the solid areas to raise it and mounted it in the centre, covering the over cut areas in the background overlap. I cut four of the centre die in the Denise out of white card and added them into the dour corners of the card. Next I used the
Warm Winter Wishes cut in both aqua card and black card. I shadowed the words with the black then glued them diagonally across the card. I added white, black and aqua card mats and layers to complete the card. The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteOh this is such a delight. Definitely not a card that I would put in the ‘traditional’ category but a real beauty.
I love the use of vellum - it just adds something special to any card. Aqua is such a beautiful shade and is still there amongst my favourite colours for cards.
Happy Monday everyone x
Crafty hugs x
PP
Yvonne x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, this is such a beauty, love the colours which are my favourite, the vellum softens it and the Denise die is used to its most potential, love it.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hug, June Smith xxx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteUnusual but lovely.I will be hit and miss this week as I am touring around Scotland
Hi Sue. Aqua, such a pretty colour for festive cards and even prettier with a gentle sparkle. Not what we'd 'class' as traditional but it's just so nice to throw tradition out of the window sometimes and with this gentle soothing sample you've done just that. Counting down to the days before we look forward to having the best of the best on our screens again. Sending hugs from me to you xxx
ReplyDeleteVery different but absoutely gorgeous card x
ReplyDeleteHello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!!
Aqua and white, vellum, beautiful Denise die- just love it
Hugs
Muriel x
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very pretty card thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Morning Sue, love everything aqua coloured. My fav colour and the use of vellum gives a lovely soft effect. Hugs xxx Pauline
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue xx Hazel
ReplyDeleteA pretty card with a touch of sparkle.
ReplyDeleteCatherine v94
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card packed with detail. Thank you for showing us how different a die can look when positioned on an angle.
I haven't been able to start my Christmas cards yet, work and life are getting in my way unfortunately. X
Lovely card today, pretty colours.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card today. Love aqua cards and the vellum is so beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
Very different for Christmas but pretty. Just a few birthday cards left to make before I start Christmas.
ReplyDeleteJan
Northampton
ReplyDeleteAn unusual card today, love the colours,
Doreen x
Good morning Sue Such a beautiful card I love the combination of aqua and vellum it gives a lovely delicate look
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, beautiful card, love the aqua and touch of vellum makes it look so elegant. Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely,gentle card today with it's soft colour and gentle design. A feeling of peace and tranquility comes with it.
Thank you Sue for sharing your talents with us.
Hugs.
Marie P.
Hello Sue, a pretty card and I think could also be used for winter birthdays.
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Beautiful SUE I love this colour combination too
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card.
B xx
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue x I love the aqua card and the softness of the vellum x the way you have used denise in a different configuration looks fabulous x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Good Morning Sue. Beautiful cool and crisp winter card this morning Sue. One that can also be adapted for other occasions. This is what I love with your cards and designs Sue. Two for the price of one. Thankyou. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
ReplyDeleteHi sue gorgeous card.Thanks Helen xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue, love the dies, colours mixed with aqua and vellum like glistening snow.
ReplyDeleteI haven't started any Christmas cards, still got birthday cards to do. Struggling for time at the moment, new puppy, visitors for next month from New Zealand too. Xx
Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card today, I havent started my Christmas cards yet so must make a start soon
Sending Love and healing hugs to all that need them xx
Have a good day all
Love
Sharon MK
xxx
A beautiful card
ReplyDeleteStunning card Sue, love the colours
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
Lydia
X
Good Morning Sue and all
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty card this morning and one of them designs you know straight away its a Sue wilson card . I love the aded soft touch of vellum behind the dies and the colours you have used.
Crafty hugs to all , Wendy
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeletethat´s a stunning card... so effective.
The colorsu are fantastic as well - rigth up my street.
Rolf xxx
Hi Sue this is a stunning card. I love it. The colour is beautiful and so are the dies. Have a great day. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card this morning!
I love the colours you have used and how you have have used the Vellum to create that lovely soft look!
I don’t often think of using vellum although have plenty of it!! Must dig it out today and make a reminder to use it!!
Lesley S x
The colours are very pretty but I do find it a little too busy for me. I have made a few Christmas cards so far. X
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, love the card. No I've not made any Christmas cards yet as we started a big house project during which my Husband has had a fall and is now in plaster so I'm behind getting the house finished (including my craft room). The way it's going my family will be lucky to see a Christmas card, never mind a handmade one (lol)x WakeyL
ReplyDeleteThis card is in the special category this one would go to a special person it’s very beautiful I had this die bought for me as a present love it thank you sue
ReplyDeleteLove June horrocks
Afternoon Sue and everyone
ReplyDeleteI do like today’s card tithe colour I. Your background is one of my favourites
Your design is again a beautiful one. I love it Sue
Take care folks
Theresa G
Hi Sue, love this card for sending to those who don't celebrate Christmas but who we like to remember in the celebratory season. Great cool colours and thanks to you, I am re-discovering the joys of using vellum (so should be able to use up some of my stash)
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Hi Sue, Lovely card today . love Jean Z xxxx
ReplyDeleteLovely all occasion card.
ReplyDeleteDoreen R
great dies and card Sue
ReplyDeleteGr Karin
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteJust wondering how I’ve missed the Denise Die, it is really lovely and I like how you’ve backed it with vellum something I forget to use. Over half of my Christmas cards made, need to start and get the rest made soon
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card, and doesn't have to be for christmas either. I love the use of Vellum, and must use it more!!
No, I haven't got past the 3 cards I did in January yet, but I shall have to get my skates on!! You keep inspiring Sue :-)
Hugs
Rose
Such a beautiful card. Lots going on, but well designed. My eye keeps roving around the design to take in its loveliness. Wonderful color combo for Christmas/Winter. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a lovely card. I have the Denise die and she is beautiful so maybe I can pinch your idea here of the vellum backing and create something similar. I have lots of bits ready to make Christmas cards, it is just putting them together that I haven't done yet :-)
ReplyDeleteFrances
Worth a look at the close-ups of this card - gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteNo, no Christmas cards for me yet, not my favourite time of the year, but will have to do some soon....This one is beautiful, takes you away from the traditional, lovely aqua card...luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteNot a card /colours I would have for x-mas but still a very pretty card.
Have made a few thanks to cotswoldcrafter blog challenges but need to
make a lot more so best get a wiggle on Lol
hugs to all, Maria x
A Christmas card with a difference and it is good to see you again using non traditional colours.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis card will certainly bring "Warm Winter Wishes" to the recipient. If feels so crisp and clean with a lovely mix of color and texture. The Denise die set is one of my favorites.
Have a wonderful day.
Beverly
White and aqua combo are not exactly the traditional colors for a X-Mas card, maybe not even the design is not a classic Christmas one but still a very pretty card. This will be well received by my younger friends for sure.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everybody that the vellum adds "something special to any card ", "gives a lovely soft effect" and "makes the card look so elegant".
Hugs from Toronto
Carmen-Dorothy
Beautiful use of the dies with one of my favourite colours, you just can’t go wrong with such a pretty combination. Thank you Sue.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Sue xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and I just love the colours xx
ReplyDeleteLove this card and the colours are different and I like them. Thank you Sue, have a good day x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteIt’s catch up tone again! What an absolutely stunning card!
Hugs x
Heather T
This is a very delicate looking card. Love how you used the vellum to create the illusion.
ReplyDeleteJust stunning Sue! x
ReplyDeleteFeelinefinecrafts on IG