Monday 28 October 2019

Season's Greetings

Hello all!  Not your usual Christmas colours, but I really like this one! I started by cutting the Pretty Poinsettia Frame out of coconut white card.  I lined it up right next to the original cut and cut it a second time.  I used my scissors to nip away the centre area, creating a larger frame.  I glued it to a piece of Old Rose card.  Next I used the Antique Rose Glitter Kiss and coated a piece of card with it and allowed it to dry.  I cut the frame out of it twice and saved the flower fall away pieces.  I paper pieced them back into the frame using glue to secure them in place.  I cut the Season's Greetings sentiment out of a section of it too, then added the words to the shadow cut in white.  I offset the words in the centre of the frame.  I made a multi-layered frame using the Double Stitched Rectangles with a wider white frame on the bottom and a thin Old Rose frame added on top.  The card was completed with white and old rose mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7" x  8 1/2" in size.  All for now, Sue x



                                                     Follow my blog with Bloglovin

58 comments:

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
I love this card. It may not be traditional Christmas colours but it is so pretty. The Pretty Poinsettia Frame is so gorgeous- won’t say it’s my favourite because they’re all my favourites x
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

hazel young said...

Lovely card Sue xx Hazel

Clai01 said...

Very unusual for Christmas colours maybe but never the less a super card. x

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
what a very pretty card Sue, it just shows how
versatile your dies are, you could put any sentiment on this
pretty card, thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, a really lovely Christmas Card, contemporary colour way, but I like it a lot. Have a good day everyone. Bx

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue it may not be a traditional festive card but is it? I have a festive birthday and I'd be thrilled to receive a beauty like this, as far as the colour goes my mind can see this in Aqua with lots and lots of frosty glitter lighting up the room, apart from the religious kind is there a traditional card anymore?
I love it xxx

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
A Christmas card in a modern colour will suit many people, everything has not got to be
traditional.
Jan x

Karen Drew said...

Lovely card. Sometimes thinking outside the box is good. This card will stand out as it’s not traditional
Luv
Karen xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, a very pretty card this morning. Th3 poinsettia frame is gorgeous and the colours make a nice change for Zchristmas.

Barbara V

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Beautifully different Christmas card, really stands out. I love the poinsettia frame but haven’t managed to use it yet, another couple of weeks and hopefully I can make SW Christmas cards to my hearts content. The glitter kiss is a fabulous medium to use and although I really like this colour way, like Steph, I can see it in aquas too, the all a time favourite
Hugs
Muriel x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Great stretching of the poinsettia background die! Lovely card!

Pussycats said...

Good Morning Sue and all
What a beautiful Christmas card this morning and I think the colours are very pretty and work so well. The pretty poinsettia frame looks stunning die cut in white and the box frame over the top finishes the design perfectly.
Crafty hugs to all , Wendy

ahappycrafter50 said...

So pretty. Just a beautiful design.
Jan
Northampton

Marie P. from Longridge. said...

Good Morning Sue.
A gorgeous card in every way. At first glance I thought it was parchment as it has that lovely delicate look. Everything about it is beautiful. I love it.
Hugs.
Marie P.

CraftyCoffey said...

Gorgeous card, love the colours.

Michele

dj said...



Yes, an unusual colour for Xmas cards, but lovely,


Doreen x

Marion Scott said...

Beautiful card Sue and I love the colours
Marion S x

Helen Terry said...

Hi Sue Beautiful card .Thanjs Helen xx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, brilliant sample this morning, I have used this die a few times and loved it, thank you for sharing with us. xx

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

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
You certainly get us thinking outside the box which is a good thing. I do like these latest die ranges they are so versatile and can be used any time of year. Looking forward to seeing your celebration dies today on create and craft

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
I love the colour combination it’s one I wouldn’t have put together! Your card is beautiful.
Hugs x
Heather T

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, lovely card, love Jean xxx

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, a pretty card using great dies. The framing really makes such a difference and the sentiment and font really set it off. Very versatile for other occasions too xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - what a pretty and delicate card this is. Love what you have done with the poinsettia frame and it could be used at any time other than Christmas. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Scottydog said...

A lovely card & as others have said so versatile as it doesn’t have to be a Christmas card. Thank you Sue.

Anne said...

Love this, Sue.

Anne (Northampton)

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. What a lovely colour for your card this morning Sue. As you say...not traditional...but...these colours are coming to the front now for Christmas...and what a lovely change from the reds greens golds and silver's. Beautiful sample this morning. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Beautiful card, love the one from yesterday as well.
Lydia
x

sued99 said...

Lovely card and I really like the unusual colour for Christmas. x

Tressa said...

Christmas colours have become so predictable so it is refreshing to see such a lovely card made with an unusual colour.

Teresa

Netty The Runner said...

Very pretty Sue.
Annette x

NannaShaz said...

Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a pretty card today lovely colours dies used very different and could be used for any occasion by changing colours

Sending Love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Have a good day all

Love
Sharon MK
xxx

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
Lovely card but not for Christmas, I would have it more for someone who has a Birthday in the festive season. Yvonne xx

June Horrocks said...

I love this card sue the colours are so pretty I would love to receive this at Christmas and if you have a birthday like Steph wow!!!!!!
Thank you sue love june horrocks xxxxx

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue Beautiful Christmas card I love the colours you've chosen

Jackie T said...

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

Lisbeth said...

Hello Sue. I think when you make a Christmas card in non-traditional colours it gives such a contemporary feel which is helped by the Poinsettia Frame die (incidentally this is one of my favourites!)

Lisbeth

CraftyJo said...

This is lovely :)

Pauline Austen said...

Hi Sue,
I prefer to name this die a flower frame because it can look lovely in all kinds of colours and isn't just for Christmas. Pretty card. Thank you. Hugs xx Pauline

Suzzette Yandle said...

Your Rose card Poinsettia frame design is beautiful. Personally I love the rose color. Your rose color reminds me of my favorite Christmas trees that I decorated in past years. I decorated my trees with Victorian ornaments in rose, cream, burgundy and gold.

Pawprintx4 said...

I love that you used the rose paper on this card. I think it has a lovely feel to it. Very striking card.
Stephanie K

karenlotty said...

Lovely card and I like this “softer” version of colours Sometimes red can a bit stark

Eunice Astle said...

Love this card Sue, very eye catching!!!

Crafty Cruiser said...

This pretty card could be used all year round.
Doreen R

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Beautiful post and love the colours.

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a lovely card and I do like the contemporary feel to it. I love the colour of the old rose card and your frame dies that can be extended so cleverly. As others before me I think it would look great in other colours for any birthday throughout the year.

Frances

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
The colours certainly give your poinsettia frame a very different look and I like it

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Karen M said...

Hi Sue
Very pretty card,nice to see something outside the box!!
Best wishes
Karen M

Beverly Fuchs said...

Hello Sue,

Not a traditional design or colors but certainly is a lovely card. By changing the sentiment, you could used this for almost any occasion as the flowers could be daisies and not poinsettia. Like the larger size.

Have a great day.

Beverly

CCM said...

Yes, not the traditional colors for a Christmas card but still a lovely card.

Hugs from Toronto
Carmen-Doroth

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue
A beautiful card in such a gorgeous colour scheme.
I really love thus pretty card!
Lesley S x

Rose in Chester said...

Him Sue,
Lovely card. So versatile. Gorgeous.
Hugs
Rose

Maria said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card in a gorgeous colour, love it.
hugs to all,
Maria x

ursula said...

It is an unusual Christmas card, but sometimes it is good for a change and this one is beautiful...luv Ursula xx

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
Another beautiful make to brighten my day
Love the way you have snipped away the bits
Perfect make
Take care my friend
Theresa G

Laura O said...

Beautiful card sue really pretty. Laura O Springfield

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Great card. love Jean Z xxx

June Ballenger said...

So pretty Sue love it xx