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Wednesday 6 November 2019
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Hello there my crafty friends! Now that the frenzy of multiple posts a day is behind us, we are back to once a day (hope you aren't too disappointed!) I still have so many Christmas cards to share too! This one started by making a piece of pixie powder background using the Midnight Blue and Purple Violet. I spritzed them liberally with water then add a piece of cling film and scrunched it over the top and allowed it to dry. I used the Paula die to cut it then added the middle section of the die cut in white and a silver card backing. I used the Stacked Noel cut out of antique silver card with the op layer cut from silver mirror card. I added it to a white shadow and attached it with foam pieces to the upper corner. I made two poinsettias out of vellum and I used a touch of pearl gilding polish on the tips before assembling them. I added them to the lower corner and used the Evergreen Branches in white as accents. The card was completed with white and silver mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 7" x 7" in size. All for now, Sue x
Hello Sue and all Lovely way to go back to one a day Sue, pixie powders in those gorgeous colours for the background, vellum poinsettias and just a great card, can’t wait to see more of your Christmas cards Hugs Muriel x
Hi Sue, Love it and I love that technique with the pixies I do it like that all time love the effect . The dies you have used are gorgeous. Take care.Vi.x
Morning Sue. One post a day is better than no posts at all. Talking of which, I'm usually good at hiding 'cheeky post' how do I explain two of your dies on the hall floor when we get back home today? They were due the day before we came to our countryside escape cottage, I'm sure my keeper won't mind considering I actually NEED them and it's 2 less off his list (that's if I put them on his list)!! They are festive dies so having a festive sample today will make me get a start on the large order plus get some made for market to top up with. I made a purple /gold pixie background with cling film last week and it's come out so pretty can't wait to make more and use with my new dies. Lots in the to do list as it's home today. Have a great day xxx
Hi Sue Being back to one post suits me when it is such a magnificent specimen. What a beautiful card x I really must get the old cling film out and try this technique. As my name proves I am a lover of everything Pixied and have a stash of backgrounds which are all amazing, but I am definitely feeling the urge to have a play and create some new and exciting versions of my favourite colours and blends. Too busy this week but come next week this activity has just gone to the top of my to do list x Crafty hugs PP Yvonne x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a beautiful creation this morning with the vibrant blue background, I suspect that the photo does not do this justice, would love to see it in real life, or even as a video of how you made it.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hello Sue I wouldn't change a thing about this amazing card it has definitely given me the push to finish the rest of my Christmas cards. Guess what I will be doing this afternoon.
Good morning Sue and all. A delightful card this m. You must have given a sigh of relief after you posted this morning,knowing that you would not be posting again in a few hours. I hope you have a restful day. Marie P.
Hello, a beautiful Christmas card using so many different ways and ideas to use your dies. Great launch over the last few days some really different dies and ideas. Many thanks CAE xx
Hello Sue Beautiful card this morning with a lovely coloured background. The stacked Noel and the Vellum Poinsettia spray make a lovely addition to your card.
Morning Sue, I can't get enough of your Christmas cards so bring them on!! Lovely background and having seen you using pixie powders with cling film several times, I really must try this for myself as it makes a lovely card. Hugs xx Pauline from Teesside
Good Morning Sue. An old saying say here in Leeds " Back t owld routine " But what a way to return...eee baa gum. This is a beautiful Christmas Card. And I love the vellum flowers. Just beautiful. Well done with the launch Sue. And Thankyou. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind Regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
Well it might only be one post today but what a beauty. I use pixies a lot & I tried the cling film method for the first time last week & I loved the effect so thank you Sue for introducing me to that method. I appreciate the different techniques you showcase for us.
Hi Sue - this is such a striking card. The pixie background looks like ice and contrasts beautifully with the vellum poinsettias. Really looking forward to seeing more wonderful ideas from you for Christmas. Sending best wishes YvonneMayxx
Hello sue and all What a stunning card this morning and I always love seeing your Christmas cards. I was busy making pixie powder backgrounds and cling yesterday to work with the steampunk santa. The vellum flowers works so beautifully on this sample . Crafty hugs to all, Wendy
Hi Sue, what an amazing background using the pixie powders and cling film. Beautiful card and fabulous release. I hope you are delighted with the responses received. WakeyL
Good morning Sue Ohh my this is a beautiful card the florals and the colour are perfect for me I hope your die launch went well I am sure it will be well received as they always are You take care my friend Theresa G
Hi Sue, I love this gorgeous card. I had a quick look on my tablet earlier and it looked as though you had used milk and craft card :-) It looked really nice in that colourway but I do prefer this version and am already thinking of trying it using red pixies and gold. Thanks for the idea.
Hi Sue, GORGEOUS card, love the use of pixies, but like Fluffycat says: I not only think this is a fabulous colour way, but there are many others, too. Hugs Rose
Hi Sue this is a stunning card. I just love the dies that you have used and the background is gorgeous. Enjoy the rest of the day. Take care. Hugs Jackie
Unusual colour for Christmas but it is beautiful Sue....I always love this background, but mine never comes out like this, does not seem to show the effect of the scrunched up cling film....will keep trying...luv Ursula xx
Hi Sue I really like the flowers made of vellum paper. It is a new use of this type of paper for me. The pixie dust background is always so successful.
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x Beautiful Christmas card Sue x love the colours and the effect with the clingfilm looks amazing x thankyou Sue x thankyou also for another fantastic launch , lots gone on my christmas list x Theresa w in Berks xxx
A beautiful Christmas card today. The background is simply stunning done with the pixie powders and cling wrap. The color is a bit unusual for Christmas but has a regal feel to it.
Loved your latest release and can't wait for my dies to arrive. As usual you provide such inspiration.
Morning Sue, a beautiful card today, giving me a nudge to carry on with my Christmas cards. Have a good day everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteLovely way to go back to one a day Sue, pixie powders in those gorgeous colours for the background, vellum poinsettias and just a great card, can’t wait to see more of your Christmas cards
Hugs
Muriel x
We are going to have withdrawal symptoms today with just one post!!!!😀😀
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christmas card. Love the colours
Luv
Karen xx
Stunning card Sue xx Hazel
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, Love it and I love that technique with the pixies I do it like that all time love the effect . The dies you have used are gorgeous. Take care.Vi.x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue. One post a day is better than no posts at all. Talking of which, I'm usually good at hiding 'cheeky post' how do I explain two of your dies on the hall floor when we get back home today? They were due the day before we came to our countryside escape cottage, I'm sure my keeper won't mind considering I actually NEED them and it's 2 less off his list (that's if I put them on his list)!!
ReplyDeleteThey are festive dies so having a festive sample today will make me get a start on the large order plus get some made for market to top up with. I made a purple /gold pixie background with cling film last week and it's come out so pretty can't wait to make more and use with my new dies. Lots in the to do list as it's home today. Have a great day xxx
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA lovely card this morning, thank you.
Take care Kitty.
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteBeing back to one post suits me when it is such a magnificent specimen. What a beautiful card x
I really must get the old cling film out and try this technique. As my name proves I am a lover of everything Pixied and have a stash of backgrounds which are all amazing, but I am definitely feeling the urge to have a play and create some new and exciting versions of my favourite colours and blends. Too busy this week but come next week this activity has just gone to the top of my to do list x
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x
Hi Sue gorgeous xnas card your flowers are stunning and the pixie powders lush! Thanks Helen Terry Bishop Auckkand xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a beautiful creation this morning with the vibrant blue background, I suspect that the photo does not do this justice, would love to see it in real life, or even as a video of how you made it.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't change a thing about this amazing card it has definitely given me the push to finish the rest of my Christmas cards. Guess what I will be doing this afternoon.
Lovely Christmas card Sue. The Noel didd Ed is wonderful, certainly a statement die.
ReplyDeleteAnnette x
Good morning Sue and all.
ReplyDeleteA delightful card this m.
You must have given a sigh of relief after you posted this morning,knowing that you would not be posting again in a few hours.
I hope you have a restful day.
Marie P.
Great card today.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Hi Sue, a stunning card this morning. I love the pixie powders and the colours you have used are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeletethat´s a stunning card in unusual colours for Christmas but I love it.
Rolf xxx
Hello Sue, a beautiful Christmas card and just the nudge I need to get on with the rest of my Christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card.
B xx
Hello, a beautiful Christmas card using so many different ways and ideas to use your dies. Great launch over the last few days some really different dies and ideas. Many thanks CAE xx
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card today lovely colours with the pixie powders, and dies used too
Sending Love and healing hugs to all that need them xx
Have a good day all
Love
Sharon MK
xxx
Good Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card today.
Thanks for sharing.
Jan x
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card this morning with a lovely coloured background.
The stacked Noel and the Vellum Poinsettia spray make a lovely addition to your card.
Lesley S x
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteI can't get enough of your Christmas cards so bring them on!!
Lovely background and having seen you using pixie powders with cling film several times, I really must try this for myself as it makes a lovely card. Hugs xx Pauline from Teesside
Lovely card. Haven't made a Christmas card yet. Think I had better start.
ReplyDeleteHugs CRAFTY TINKER xxx
Good Morning Sue. An old saying say here in Leeds " Back t owld routine " But what a way to return...eee baa gum.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful Christmas Card. And I love the vellum flowers. Just beautiful. Well done with the launch Sue. And Thankyou. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind Regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
Well it might only be one post today but what a beauty. I use pixies a lot & I tried the cling film method for the first time last week & I loved the effect so thank you Sue for introducing me to that method. I appreciate the different techniques you showcase for us.
ReplyDeleteI love the vellum flowers on this card especially x
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card today, love the pixie powders background & your cling film method. Yvonne xx
Beautiful card fabulous flowers and love the pixie powders.
ReplyDeleteCatherine v94
Hi Sue - this is such a striking card. The pixie background looks like ice and contrasts beautifully with the vellum poinsettias. Really looking forward to seeing more wonderful ideas from you for Christmas. Sending best wishes
ReplyDeleteYvonneMayxx
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, very striking.
Lydia
X
Hi Sue. What a really unusual colour choice for a Christmas card, but I think it works really well to create a more contemporary card.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Stunning card Sue, wonderful colour
ReplyDeleteHello sue and all
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card this morning and I always love seeing your Christmas cards. I was busy making pixie powder backgrounds and cling yesterday to work with the steampunk santa.
The vellum flowers works so beautifully on this sample .
Crafty hugs to all, Wendy
ReplyDeleteHave really enjoyed the launch over the last
few days, and this is a gorgeous card too,
Doreen x
Lovely card and I have this triple stacked NOEL I love it
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, what an amazing background using the pixie powders and cling film. Beautiful card and fabulous release. I hope you are delighted with the responses received. WakeyL
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous Christmas card, love your pixie powder background and I could kick myself for not getting that stacked Noel Die
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteOhh my this is a beautiful card the florals and the colour are perfect for me
I hope your die launch went well I am sure it will be well received as they always are
You take care my friend
Theresa G
Hi Sue, beautiful card. love Jean Z xxxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning card,this will give me a nudge to get some cards made!!!
Best wishes
Karen M
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeletebeing on my second day back, will start this weekend with beautiful xmas cards.
Hugs
Rose
Morning Sue, wow, love the background, sets the die off perfectly! Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I love this gorgeous card. I had a quick look on my tablet earlier and it looked as though you had used milk and craft card :-) It looked really nice in that colourway but I do prefer this version and am already thinking of trying it using red pixies and gold. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteFrances
Hi Sue wow gorgeous Christmas card the background is stunning I love the stacked Noel die and the vellum poinsettias
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue, the combination of Pixie powders used is lovely & vellum flowers never fail to impress me x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS card, love the use of pixies, but like Fluffycat says: I not only think this is a fabulous colour way, but there are many others, too.
Hugs
Rose
Hi Sue this is a stunning card. I just love the dies that you have used and the background is gorgeous. Enjoy the rest of the day. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteUnusual colour for Christmas but it is beautiful Sue....I always love this background, but mine never comes out like this, does not seem to show the effect of the scrunched up cling film....will keep trying...luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly beautiful card....love the pixie powder background!!.....and those flowers are beaut!!!!
Love
Sam Salter
xxxxxxxxxx
An exquisite Christmas card design. Loving your composition, elements and textures.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue the pixie powders do so lend themselves to making striking backgrounds and the foliage spray you have added is lovely xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue I really like the flowers made of vellum paper. It is a new use of this type of paper for me. The pixie dust background is always so successful.
ReplyDeleteLove the background and the colours :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas card Sue x love the colours and the effect with the clingfilm looks amazing x thankyou Sue x thankyou also for another fantastic launch , lots gone on my christmas list x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
A gorgeous Christmas card, the pixie powders are beautiful.
ReplyDeletex
Very pretty card Sue, love the effect that the cling wrap adds to the pixie powder background.
ReplyDeleteLovely card, love the pp'd background.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteGorgeous , must try this technique when better from
the virus that's in house at the moment.
Really hope no one else get it.
hugs Maria x
wow gorgeous Sue love this one
ReplyDeleteGr Karin
What a stunning card. X
ReplyDeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful Christmas card today. The background is simply stunning done with the pixie powders and cling wrap. The color is a bit unusual for Christmas but has a regal feel to it.
Loved your latest release and can't wait for my dies to arrive. As usual you provide such inspiration.
Have a wonderful day.
Beverly
A lovely card. I love the Pixie Powders background and the floral element is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Toronto
Carmen-Dorothy
I love the whispyness of the flowers on this card.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteStunning card! I love the background your definitely the background queen!
Hugs x
Heather T
I love this card and the background is amazing.
ReplyDeleteA great card and I love it in purple.
ReplyDeleteStephanie K