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Sunday 27 October 2019

Thinking Of You

Good Sunday morning all!  I was playing with a bit of a fun technique for the background of this card.  I used the Tantalising Teal Lustre Polish and spread it across a dark piece of card, covering it completely a bit of the thicker side.  Next I covered it with a piece of cling film and scrunched it so it was all wrinkled into the Lustre Polish.  I set it aside to dry over night, then removed the cling film, creating this lovely textural background.  I made two Exquisite Poppy flowers by cutting them out of white card that had a sticky adhesive sheet added to it.  I peeled off the backing and coated the petal in Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz then assembled the petals.  I adhered them to the lower corner and accented them with Fern Fronds and Trailing Ivy cut in white.  I used the Thinking of You sentiment in white in the opposite corner.  I added the background to a larger piece of white card that I added Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz to the edge of it for extra bling.  The card was completed with white, teal and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 3/4"  x  7 3/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x














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62 comments:

  1. Princess Pixie!27 October 2019 at 06:10

    Hi Sue
    Oh my - what a fabulous background - really need to get busy with my cling film! This card is a real eye catcher - it’s stunning. That colour is amazing x
    Apologies for my absence. Went away to Windsor for a few days last Sunday and had a lovely time but unfortunately got back and had a number of days plagued by my dreaded fatigue and have been out of action. Fingers crossed back for the foreseeable now x
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  2. Steph Cotterill27 October 2019 at 06:15

    Oh Sue this background is amazing it's weird but I have 2 backgrounds drying using the pixies and cling film, Gold/Purple and Red/Gold, but I love the effect with Lustre Polish what an amazing depth of colour and sheen making your floral elements stand out so pretty. Off to market to set up at 9 ready hopefully to sell at 10 but lots to organize here before my keepers loads the car. Sending hugs xxx

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  3. kittyedavies47@gmail.com27 October 2019 at 06:27

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

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  4. Anonymous27 October 2019 at 06:37

    Hi Sue, stunning card today. The background is super, love the cling film backgrounds. The frosty flowers are so pretty too, altogether making a fabulous card.

    Barbara V

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  5. Jan on the Fosse27 October 2019 at 06:43

    Hi Sue
    Thank you for a beautiful card.I love it.
    Jan x

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  6. hazel young27 October 2019 at 06:55

    Stunning card Sue, love the background xx Hazel

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  7. June Smith27 October 2019 at 06:58

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, what a cleaver idea about the cling film, I have done something similar with a kitchen roll but it was so messy, I might try the cling film one day. Love the colours and the flowers too.

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

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  8. Marie P from Longridge27 October 2019 at 07:04

    Good Morning Sue.
    What a gorgeous card to drool over on a Sunday morning. I love it. The colour is magical and the texture is obvious.I van
    t get my head round the cling film technique but maybe I will have a try.
    Thank you for your continuing inspiration.
    Hug
    Marie P.

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  9. Pussycats27 October 2019 at 07:04

    Good Morning Sue and all
    What a fantastic card this morning , the effect you have created for the background is amazing. I use the cling with pixie powders but never tried with polish . The teal really stands out with flowers and the add sparkle finishes the card of beautifully .
    Crafty hugs to all , Wendy

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  10. dj from kettering27 October 2019 at 07:15



    That colour of teal is stunning, makes the
    flowers pop,

    Doreen x

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  11. jean.phillips127 October 2019 at 07:15

    Morning Sue, what a stunning background, just love the texture of it and the white flowers stand out so nice against it. Love Jean xxx

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  12. Pauline Austen27 October 2019 at 07:16

    Morning Sue,
    This is amazing. I've never tried your clingfilm technique but I really must as it makes lovely backgrounds.
    The flowers are lovely. Hugs xx Pauline

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  13. Clai0127 October 2019 at 07:17

    Super lovely card and the technique is great x

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  14. cr@fty27 October 2019 at 07:18

    Good morning Sue
    Wow! What a truly stunning card! Of course the colour is amazing (my favourite co,our of all time!, and everything else is awesome!
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  15. Barbara Gosden27 October 2019 at 07:19

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful card and fabulous textured background.
    B xx

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  16. Marion Scott27 October 2019 at 07:24

    Hello Sue, a fabulous card, loving the textured background, not tried cling film with lustre polish, must give it a go
    Marion S x

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  17. CraftyCoffey27 October 2019 at 07:47

    Stunning card today, love the background.

    Michele

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  18. carol edwards27 October 2019 at 07:47

    Hello Sue, amazing card and colours, a great technique too. I love the poppy flowers they are so striking against the teal background. Beautiful xx

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  19. Scottydog27 October 2019 at 07:48

    Wow! Wow! Wow! This card is gorgeous. Love the contrast between the deep teal & the stark white. I was playing with,polishes, glitter paste & pixies yesterday so I think it will be a repeat today with cling film! Thank you so much Sue.

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  20. Crewe Trish27 October 2019 at 07:48

    Hello Sue
    I really like todays background I will give it a go.Yvonne glad to see you back try to take it easy and recover

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  21. Anonymous27 October 2019 at 07:54


    Hi Sue

    Wonderful background and such a rich colour.

    Heather R Oxfordshire

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  22. Lynne L27 October 2019 at 07:57

    Good morning Sue Wow fantastic card the background is gorgeous I love the teal colour & the cling film technique provides good texture I've never tried cling film with polish but must give it a go!

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  23. Ann Topp27 October 2019 at 08:06

    Good Morning Sue. Oh Wow what a beautiful card this morning. When I first opened up I thought it was a Christmas card until I saw the sentiment. So ... now I see its a greeting card ... With a change of flower and sentiment it could easily become a beautiful Christmas card. Sue I love the versatility of your lovely cards. Thankyou so much for your inspitation. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  24. Anonymous27 October 2019 at 08:12

    Hi Sue - what an absolutely stunning card. Just love the background colour and the all white flowers look amazing against it. Simply gorgeous. Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  25. Crafty Vonnie27 October 2019 at 08:15

    Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful card & one that would suit many occasions. I love using cling film & seeing the different textures you can get. Yvonne xx

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  26. Anne27 October 2019 at 08:23

    Love the background, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  27. NannaShaz27 October 2019 at 08:46

    Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a pretty card today lovely colours dies and love the background technique have to try that

    Sending Love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a good day all

    Love
    Sharon MK
    xxx

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  28. Muriel27 October 2019 at 08:53

    Good morning Sue and all
    Love the background, I love making the pixie backgrounds this way and would love to try this too, looks.fabulous. Nice to see the poppies too, they are lovely flowers. Really nice card
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  29. rolfi27 October 2019 at 08:55

    Hi Sue,

    a beautiful card with a stunning background.
    Thought lustre polish is to dry for cling film - but will try it.

    Rolf xxx

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  30. karenlotty27 October 2019 at 09:03

    Lovely card in my favourite colour too Great technique

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  31. sued9927 October 2019 at 09:11

    This beautiful card would be suitable for so many occasions. x

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  32. KarinsArtScrap27 October 2019 at 09:13

    gorgeous Sue and love the background colour
    Gr Karin

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  33. Netty The Runner27 October 2019 at 09:32

    Thank you for this background technique Sue, it’s fabulous, as is the card.
    Annette x

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  34. Lisbeth27 October 2019 at 09:37

    Hi Sue. What a great idea to use cling film with lustre polish and the result is stunning. Sometimes it really helps to add a bit of texture to a card for added interest.

    Lisbeth

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  35. Anonymous27 October 2019 at 10:12

    Good Morning, Sue
    A beautiful card with a stunning textured background in one of my favourite colours.
    Lovely spray of sparkly flowers flowers and foliage!!
    Lesley S x

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  36. Jean Z27 October 2019 at 10:17

    Hi Sue, lovely card. love Jean

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  37. Vi Wilkinson27 October 2019 at 10:27

    Hi Sue, Love this card . Will have to watch the video when I have finished de stashing my craft room .lol . Take care Vi .x

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  38. sandieann2127 October 2019 at 10:50

    Lovely card. Wish I had the mojo to try something like this x

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  39. June Horrocks27 October 2019 at 10:50

    What a beauty sue I love this one the colour of the background is amazing I must have a go at this thank you sue
    Love always june horrocks xxx

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  40. Crafty Cruiser27 October 2019 at 11:10

    Beautiful colour background and the poppies and foliage are divine, making a stunning card.
    Doreen R

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  41. ursula27 October 2019 at 11:25

    Wow what a beautiful coloured textured background, very interesting, one I must try, those flowers in the bottom corner just finish off a most beautiful card...thank you for sharing Sue...a great project to try....luv Ursula xx

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  42. Fluffycat27 October 2019 at 11:26

    Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Love the teal polish background and the sparkled poppies.

    Frances

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  43. Nana on the Hill27 October 2019 at 11:29

    This is a stunning card, the background really sets off the gorgous flowers to perfection, love it Xx

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  44. Tressa27 October 2019 at 11:36

    Gorgeous card. I love the background.

    Teresa

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  45. theresa w27 October 2019 at 13:09

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Stunning card Sue x the background is amazing with lots of pearly colour and texture x I love the teal x your flowers are beautiful x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  46. Pat L27 October 2019 at 13:35

    Hi Sue
    A gorgeous card with your beautiful floral arrangement, the exquisite poppies are my favourite flower and I love the teal background too

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  47. Deb E Isle of Wight27 October 2019 at 14:01

    Love the feel of this post, very beautiful composition.

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  48. Eunice Astle27 October 2019 at 14:57

    Beautiful card Sue!!!

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  49. Suzzette Yandle27 October 2019 at 14:58

    Fantastic texture using the cling film on the Lustre Polish layer. I will try this technique. Beautiful design. I especially like the mix of the fern leaves and ivy. Well done!

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  50. Alice (scrAPpamondo)27 October 2019 at 16:03

    Wow!! Such amazing texture, sparkling and flowers!!! This card is really awesome!!!

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  51. Rose in Chester27 October 2019 at 16:51

    Hi, Sue
    What an absolutely gorgeous, card. With a fabulous background. What a joy to behold on a Sunday ( or any other day)
    Hugs,
    Rose

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  52. June Ballenger27 October 2019 at 18:31

    Stunning card Sue and the background is gorgeous I must give that a try xx

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  53. Joan McKevitt27 October 2019 at 19:57

    Absolutely stunning, Sue!!! Jo xx

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  54. Beverly Fuchs27 October 2019 at 22:46

    Hello Sue,

    What a stunningly elegant card today. The background is fabulous and rich. Who would have ever thought it was Lustre Polish and cling wrap. I simply must try this. The contrast between the richness of the background and the bright white flowers really makes it eye catching.

    Have a wonderful day.

    Beverly

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  55. Maria27 October 2019 at 23:12

    Hi Sue
    A stunning card love the background and the pretty flower
    Anyone going to the NEC Thursday ?
    Maria x

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  56. Karen M27 October 2019 at 23:26

    Hi Sue,
    Beautiful card,gorgeous colour & flowers ,really like it.
    Best wishes
    Karen M

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  57. Anonymous27 October 2019 at 23:55

    Hi Sue,
    So pretty! I love the blue and white colour scheme.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Véronique L

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  58. BridgetCG28 October 2019 at 06:13

    Hi Sue, this card certainly has the wow factor. The Teal piece looks like metallic leather. Love it. Bx

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  59. ahappycrafter5028 October 2019 at 06:58

    Fabulous background.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  60. Pawprintx428 October 2019 at 14:50

    The luster polish looks very different using this technique and the white embellishments really pop on top of it. I love it.
    Stephanie K

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  61. Yorkie girl 29 October 2019 at 17:14

    Hi Sue
    I’m. Playing catch up again.
    My this is definitely right up my street that colour is fantastic totally love it
    Take care my friend
    Theresa Goodwin

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  62. Laura O30 October 2019 at 19:24

    Gorgeous love the background stunning. Laura O Springfield

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