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Thursday 26 December 2019

Thank You


Hi bloggers!  Back to non Christmas cards now!LOL  I made this ages ago for the shows on HSN in the States.  I started by covering a piece of card with Summer Meadow Gilding Flakes.  Next I used the Rope Chain Embossing folder to emboss it.  I used the Black Soot ink pad and rubbed it over the top of the embossing to bring out the pattern, then heat embossed it with clear embossing powder.   I cut the background into three sections and added them with foam on to a piece of black card.   Next I cut the Claire  die in white and added a white backing to it.  I cut the frame around the edge of it out of a bit of extra card that i used the gilding flakes on and glued it to the edge of the die.  I cut the centre circle from the same extra piece.  I added it with foam to the centre then glued the Thank You sentiment to it after adding a black shadow to the words.  Using the Petal Pocket Flowers, I created three of them and added centres cut from the gilding flakes extra piece.  I added them around the focal element and tucked a satin ribbon bow in underneath them in the corner.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x  7 3/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x




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44 comments:

  1. Muriel26 December 2019 at 06:16

    Hello Sue and all
    Sooo pretty!!! Love the effect you have created with the gilding flakes, they always look so nice embossed but your finishing touches really set it off. Love the Clare die too
    Lovely restful Boxing Day ,visitors tomorrow
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  2. kittyedavies47@gmail.com26 December 2019 at 06:41

    Morning Sue.
    Thank you a lovely card, we shall to make a few of these thank you cards.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  3. Steph Cotterill26 December 2019 at 06:45

    WOW Sue what a glorious majestic work of art to wake up to. I must have had a tub of Summer Meadow guilding flakes for years and never broken the seal, so 2020 will be the year, after all I was so lucky yesterday to receive a few dies off my 'gift list' so it would be rude not to start the year with a new crafty outlook and try more techniques you've taught us.
    Hope you gave yourself a day off yesterday and had a lovely Christmas day, what does a crafter get that doesn't have a Sue Wilson die wish list lol. Thank you for another wonderful sample full of delicious ideas xxx

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  4. Pussycats26 December 2019 at 07:19

    Good Morning Sue and all
    What a stunning card this morning and two of my favourite things with the gilding flakes and petal pocket flowers. Hope everyone had a wonderful day yesterday.
    Crafty hugs to all , Wendy

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  5. hazel young26 December 2019 at 07:21

    Lovely card Sue xx Hazel

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  6. June Smith26 December 2019 at 07:26

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a wonderful creation in gold and white, so very pretty.

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

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  7. Princess Pixie!26 December 2019 at 07:39

    Hi Sue
    Oh wow what a magnificent Boxing Day beauty. Gilding flakes making a welcome appearance to bring us happiness today. And how amazing they look working together with the black ink. Stunning x
    Well I hope everyone had a wonderful day. It was utter madness here and am hoping for a more restful and peaceful day today - although something tells me I am probably not in luck! Lol x
    Happy Boxing Day one and all
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  8. Pauline Austen26 December 2019 at 07:42

    Morning Sue,
    Yes, we definitely need to make some 'Thank you' cards in our house and you've given us a lovely idea. So bring out the gilding flakes. I love your background. Hugs xxx Pauline

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  9. Marie P. from Longridge26 December 2019 at 07:50

    Good morning Sue.
    A good start to the day as it is every day and I will be starting on a few Thank You cards today and then I'll put the Christmas stuff away for a while and concentrate on Birthdays.I love the card you have showcased today and I don't think I've seen the Claire Die before. Always something new to learn.
    Have a great day.
    Marie P.

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  10. Barbara Gosden26 December 2019 at 07:51

    Hi Sue
    A lovely card.
    B xx

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  11. CraftyCoffey26 December 2019 at 08:11

    Lovely card today.

    Michele

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  12. NannaShaz26 December 2019 at 08:33

    Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a pretty card today lovely colours dies and embossing folder used, I must try out your technique with the background

    Sending Love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a good day all

    Love
    Sharon MK
    xxx

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  13. karenlotty26 December 2019 at 08:34

    Lovely card Sue What a great idea to edge the embossing with black soot and then heat embossed it
    One of my resolutions is to stay away from CD-ROM crafting and get into creating my own backgrounds and use Die sentiments

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  14. carol edwards26 December 2019 at 08:47

    Hello Sue beautiful regal card with gilding flakes. Looks even better with the black spot treatment.xx

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  15. Crafty Vonnie26 December 2019 at 08:51

    Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful card today with your gilding flakes. Yvonne xx

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  16. Crewe Trish26 December 2019 at 08:55

    Hello Sue
    Will have to give this technique a try it's lovely. I hope everyone had a lovely time yesterday. Mine was manic as usual looking for some quiet time later when my family return home. Can't wait to try out my new dies

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  17. Catherine Lyons26 December 2019 at 08:56

    A beautiful cardSue love the gilding flakes.
    Catherine v94

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  18. Maria26 December 2019 at 09:10

    Morning Sue and all wilsonette's
    Happy Boxing day everyone. A gorgeous card, a big thank you
    to you Sue for showing us your wonderful cards over the years.
    Maria x

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  19. Anonymous26 December 2019 at 09:43

    Hi Sue - a very opulent card which is perfect for a thank you card. I love what you have done to the background - I would never have thought of inking over the embossing and then heat embossing, it's a great effect. Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  20. BridgetCG26 December 2019 at 10:12

    Hello Sue, a very Rich looking card, love the background. And a big Thank You to you for all the inspiration this year. Bx

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  21. Marianna Hammer26 December 2019 at 10:12

    Beautiful card!

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  22. theresa w26 December 2019 at 10:27

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Beautiful card Sue x sorry for the absence, don't think my feet have touched the ground for 2 weeks !!! Hope all are having a wonderful Christmas x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  23. Pat L26 December 2019 at 10:30

    Hi Sue
    What a gorgeous card and how could I have forgotten about Claire, she’s been on my wish list for ages

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  24. dj from kettering26 December 2019 at 10:33




    What a lovely card, must use my holding
    flakes that are hidden in a cupboard,


    Doreen x

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  25. sued9926 December 2019 at 10:37

    What a gorgeous card. So rich and opulent. X

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  26. Lisbeth26 December 2019 at 11:12

    Morning Sue. I wouldn't have thought of covering gilding flakes with inks but it really works. Love the effect of doing this.

    Lisbeth

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  27. Fluffycat26 December 2019 at 11:29

    Hi Sue, a really striking card and anyone that received it would know that their present or assistance was really appreciated. As a child Boxing Day was when we sat down to write our thank-you letters to many family members most of whom have now sadly gone. I now make just a few thank-you cards instead although none are as opulent as today's lovely offering.

    I hope everyone had a lovely day yesterday and I expect we are all looking forward to a slightly quieter one today.

    Wheely Bad - lovely to see you yesterday and woofs back to Billy :-)

    Frances

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  28. Crafty Cruiser26 December 2019 at 11:34

    An opulent card to kick off non Christmassy creations. Really lovely!
    Doreen R

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  29. Jackie Durrant26 December 2019 at 12:19

    Hi Sue I think we all need a few more days before we get back to everyday life but your creation today helps. Just love the shine the gilding flakes produce. After yesterday's post and with nothing better to do!! I looked back over the years and it was October 2011 when I first found your blog after a comment made on a Create and Craft show. How time flies love from Jackie xx

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  30. Jackie Durrant26 December 2019 at 12:22

    I meant to add that it was strange to see all the names of the folk who were following you then but whose names I don't see any more. Where are they now I wonder? xx

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  31. change the record26 December 2019 at 14:27

    What happened to all the pretty cards Sue?

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  32. Yorkie girl 26 December 2019 at 15:22

    Hi Sue
    I lov this card I really need to get my flakes out I forget about them and the result you get from them is always a WOW.
    Thanks for giving us all your inspiration
    Take care my friend
    Theresa G

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  33. Helen Terry26 December 2019 at 16:39

    Hi Sue beautiful catd and dies. Thank you Helen xx

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  34. Ann Topp26 December 2019 at 17:22

    ood Morning Sue. Let's get the flakes out I said to myself a couple of days ago....and so she does ! ! ! . Beautiful card. I love it. Thankyou Sue.
    Well.. it's my chill out day today...and boy do I need it....as I am slowly recovering from the bereavement of my lovely Brother. Hubby says " relax today and leave it to me " So I do as I am told. And I am going to enjoy it. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them this morning. Kind Regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

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  35. ursula26 December 2019 at 17:51

    Your cards the last few days have been amazing Sue, the Christmas cards are just amazing. Have not been around the last few days, but have just caught up. Merry Christmas, hope you had a wonderful time....luv Ursula xx

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  36. Laura O26 December 2019 at 18:41

    Beautiful card sue colours are fantastic. Laura O Springfield

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  37. Marion Scott26 December 2019 at 20:24

    Beautiful card Sue, very opulent
    Marion S x

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  38. jean.phillips126 December 2019 at 21:05

    Good evening Sue, beautiful card! Love Jean xxx

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  39. Anonymous26 December 2019 at 21:52

    Hello Sue
    Hope you have had an enjoyable Christmas wherever you have been spending it.
    This is such a lovely bright card to brighten up this dull, wet and dreary day here in the northern part of West Sussex.
    I really must find my gilding flakes and try to produce a stunning card like yours.
    Thank you to you too for all the work you do to produce your wonderful samples to inspire us all.
    Lesley S x

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  40. Beverly Fuchs26 December 2019 at 23:34

    Hello Sue,

    A stunning card today that looks so rich and elegant with all of the beauty of gilding flakes. Like all of the techniques that you have employed in this card.

    Have a wonderful day.

    Beverly

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  41. Eunice Astle27 December 2019 at 03:22

    Sue I truly love the cards that you create with gilding flakes and/or pixie powders!!! It doesn't seem to matter what dies you use to finish creating the card they are all magnificent!!! I wish you a very Happy New Year all the best in 2020!!

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  42. ahappycrafter5027 December 2019 at 07:43

    So pretty. I keep thinking about buying the petal pocket flowers as they are so cute.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  43. Suemac27 December 2019 at 18:39

    Thank You

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  44. Rose in Chester28 December 2019 at 12:33

    Hi Sue,
    that is simply elegant with a bit of an opulence shown. GORGEOUS.
    and gold with black,,,,,,,, what more could a girl hope for...............
    Hugs
    Rose

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