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Friday 25 October 2019

Christmas Wishes

Hi crafters!  Today's offering is a sort of country Christmas style.  I started by embossing a piece of milk card with the Nordic Trees embossing folder for texture.  Next I cut the Poinsettia Flower Square die out of Antique Gold card.  I added it to another piece of gold card that had a sticky adhesive sheet added to it.  Next I cut the die three more times, each time out of decorative papers from my stash.  I used a red plaid for the petals, a green dotty patterned paper for the leaves and a black dot pattern for the background.  I paper pieced each of the patterned papers into the Poinsettia Flower square.  I added it onto a larger gold square cut from the Double Stitched Squares and attached it to the top of the card.  I used the Christmas Wishes sentiment cut from the same plaid paper and glued it to the lower corner.  The card was completed with milk mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/4" x  8 1/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x









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58 comments:

  1. Vi Wilkinson25 October 2019 at 06:06

    Hi Sue, Oh I love this card the lay out and the colours look great. The flower stands out beautiful I must get one of those dies. Thake care . Vi X

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  2. hazel young25 October 2019 at 06:06

    Stunning card Sue xx Hazel

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  3. kittyedavies47@gmail.com25 October 2019 at 06:08

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

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  4. NannaShaz25 October 2019 at 06:24

    Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a pretty Christmas card today lovely colours dies and embossing folder used too

    Sending Love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a good day all

    Love
    Sharon MK
    xxx

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  5. Steph Cotterill25 October 2019 at 06:26

    Oh Sue this is beautiful, it's clean, colourful, simple but really really gorgeous, I don't think to add any more to my post other than I hope your day is a lovely day xxx

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  6. June Smith25 October 2019 at 06:29

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, such an beautiful creation, love the plaid papers you have used, great idea, I love the paper piercing so this one is right up my street, thank you xx

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

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  7. June Horrocks25 October 2019 at 06:36

    I love this one sue the colours are beautiful and a magical gift thank you love always june horrocks xxxxxx

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  8. BridgetCG25 October 2019 at 06:37

    Hello Sue, an absolutely stunning card. Love the plaid/tartan pattern on the petals. Have a good day everyone. Bx

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  9. Muriel25 October 2019 at 06:38

    Hello Sue and all
    The patterned papers look a treat on this gorgeous card. Just beautiful !
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  10. Jan on the Fosse25 October 2019 at 06:51

    I love this card Sue the tartan papers give it such a different look.
    Thanks Jan x

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  11. dj from kettering25 October 2019 at 07:01



    This looks just like quilting, love the
    colours too,



    Doreen x

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  12. Pauline Austen25 October 2019 at 07:05

    Morning Sue,
    I do love your paper piecing dies and this one looks really pretty with the patterned paper inserts. Hugs xxx Pauline

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  13. Pussycats25 October 2019 at 07:07

    Good Morning Sue and all
    What a fantastic card this morning ., I really need to getting cracking and makes some cards with poinsettia square die. I do like the idea of paper piecing with the tartan paper.
    Crafty hugs to all , Wendy

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  14. ahappycrafter5025 October 2019 at 07:13

    This is so pretty. The plaid poinsettia is really effective.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  15. Anonymous25 October 2019 at 07:18

    Hi Sue, gorgeous card this morning. Love everything about it.

    Barbara V

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  16. CraftyCoffey25 October 2019 at 07:20

    Love today’s card, really like the use of tartan on the poinsettia.

    Michele

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  17. Marie P. from Longridge25 October 2019 at 07:30

    Good morning Sue.
    A great card and the paper piecing gives it a special look.The background shows it off well too.
    Have a good day.

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  18. Barbara Gosden25 October 2019 at 07:57

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful card. I love the flower made with plaid paper.
    B xx

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  19. Lynne L25 October 2019 at 08:02

    Good morning Sue Fabulous card I really like the paper piecing with the patterned papers it gives a totally different finish

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  20. Clai0125 October 2019 at 08:15

    Really love this Christmas card and the country feel and look to it, it is fabulous and very festive. x

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  21. carol edwards25 October 2019 at 08:19

    Hello Sue a really great card done with your paper piecing dies. Really shows of the poinsettia. It makes a special Christmas card. Xx

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  22. BenteS25 October 2019 at 08:28

    Gorgeous Christmas card - love it!
    Both the flower die and the embossing folder are just so pretty.
    The flower looks great with that patterned paper :))

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  23. Anonymous25 October 2019 at 08:30

    Hi Sue - this is a very stylish card and I love the paper you have used for paper piecing making it a very different looking poinsettia. Sending my best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  24. Marion Scott25 October 2019 at 08:37

    Stunning card Sue, I love all your flower square dies, they are so versatile
    Marion S x

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  25. Ann Topp25 October 2019 at 08:41

    Good Morning Sue. How different this card is today. I love how you have used tartan to fill in the poinsettias ....and other papers for the rest of it...just lovely and great idea. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  26. Anne25 October 2019 at 08:55

    Love this, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  27. lydia jordan25 October 2019 at 09:04

    Morning Sue,
    Lovely card.
    Lydia
    X

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  28. Crafty Cruiser25 October 2019 at 09:05

    Clean, simple and lovely!
    Doreen R

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  29. jean.phillips125 October 2019 at 09:09

    Morning Sue, beautiful card, love the tartan poinsettia! Love Jean xxx

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  30. Crafty Vonnie25 October 2019 at 09:09

    Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful card & I love paper piecing. Love the papers that you have used & Poinsettias are my favourite flowers. Yvonne xx

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  31. Scottydog25 October 2019 at 09:42

    A Scottish poinsettia! What a lovely idea to send to someone north of the border, especially if their tartan is red like mine! Thank you Sue for a completely different take on poinsettias!

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  32. Rose in Chester25 October 2019 at 10:13

    Hi, Sue
    What a lovely card, traditional colours but a modern design (so it seems to me). I love it 😍
    Hugs
    Rose



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  33. Fluffycat25 October 2019 at 10:54

    Hi Sue, I love this elegant country style card and your use of tartan paper for the poinsettia has given me a whole lot of new ideas, thank you.

    Frances

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  34. Pat L25 October 2019 at 11:01

    Hi Sue
    I love all your flower squares and I’ve used the poinsettia one on lots of my Christmas cards. Gorgeous card and I do like the tartan paper you’ve used

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  35. ursula25 October 2019 at 11:45

    Oh I do like this one, so very different, thank you Sue...luv Ursula xx

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  36. CraftyJo25 October 2019 at 12:10

    Gorgeous - I do like all your flower squares :)

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  37. cr@fty25 October 2019 at 12:13

    Hi Sue
    I love today’s card it’s very pretty!
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  38. Suzzette Yandle25 October 2019 at 12:25

    I am amazed at how nice the plaid looks as the poinsettia petals/bracts.

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  39. Jackie T25 October 2019 at 12:28

    Hi Sue this is a stunning card. I love those dies they are gorgeous. Have a great weekend. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  40. KarinsArtScrap25 October 2019 at 13:25

    gorgeous Sue and great design
    Gr Karin

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  41. Susan Battensby25 October 2019 at 13:27

    Wow I so love this card, it's beautiful.
    Especially love your tartan paper, it looks great on your poinsettia.
    I really must get this set of dies, might have to add to my Christmas list although it is already full of craft stuff!
    x

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  42. Suemac25 October 2019 at 13:51

    A lovely crisp Christmas card

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  43. CCM25 October 2019 at 14:06

    Lovely Christmas card!I like the idea of paper piecing with the patterned papers. Now I can use my pattered papers in a different way. Thank you for the inspiration.

    Hugs from Toronto
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  44. Lisbeth25 October 2019 at 14:14

    Hi Sue. Love the paper piecing for the poinsettia, it really looks as though it is made from fabric and that you have made a very clever piece of quilting.

    Lisbeth

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  45. Pawprintx425 October 2019 at 15:25

    I have this die sitting out to use soon. You showed so many uses for it. I can't wait to give it a try. Christmas cards are going slowly this year.
    Stephanie K
    SC/USA

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  46. Lynda's craft's25 October 2019 at 16:27

    Hi Sue I love today's card it's beautiful love the background
    Love Lynda Brock xxx

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  47. Eunice Astle25 October 2019 at 16:36

    Very different but very festive! Love the paper piecing that you have done Sue. This is thinking outside the box!

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  48. karenlotty25 October 2019 at 16:52

    Love it I really love that you have paper pieced using patterned paper for a change

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  49. Abbyfromcanada25 October 2019 at 19:31

    This is my first time ever making a comment on a blog. This card has given me a great idea for the use of my Christmas holly die. Thank you for the great idea Sue. Abby

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  50. Anonymous25 October 2019 at 19:37

    Hello Sue
    How different the die looks with the poinsettia die cut in patterned paper.
    Really lovely card with the Antique Gold card as well.
    Lesley S x

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  51. Helen Terry25 October 2019 at 19:57

    Hi Sue gorgeous xmas card and lovely die. Thank you Helen Terry xxx

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  52. Yorkie girl 25 October 2019 at 22:17

    Hi Sue
    Wow I love this card Sue it’s just perfect for me
    Hugs 🤗
    Theresa G

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  53. Alice (scrAPpamondo)25 October 2019 at 23:09

    Fabulous country look for the poinsettia!!

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  54. sued9926 October 2019 at 13:56

    I love this card! I also think I NEED this die. It's so pretty. x

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  55. Tressa26 October 2019 at 20:18

    Beautiful card

    Teresa

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  56. Jean Z27 October 2019 at 10:19

    Hi Sue, Very lovely card. Love Jean Z xxxx

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  57. June Ballenger27 October 2019 at 18:34

    Otartan xx
    h what a beauty I love the use of the

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  58. Cheryl Cain30 October 2019 at 16:07

    I love all the layers of this card. The texture of the background is is the perfect base for the beautiful Square Flower die. I love the country quilt patterns of the different papers that make up the poinsettia. This is a very elegant country Christmas card.

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