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Thursday 30 January 2020

Sending Love & Hugs

Hi bloggers!  Today's offering a a rather quick card to make if you need a eye catching make on a time budget!  I started with a piece of card and used Opal Polishes across it.  Using  the Pink Thistle, Blue Parakeet and Lavender Blue Opal Polishes, I randomly added streaks across the card with all the colours until it was full, then allowed it to dry (just a few minutes as they  dry quickly).  I cut the Stella die out of it twice and the Sending Love & Hugs sentiment.  I glued the two Stella dies to the white card background so they extended off the card slightly.  I trimmed them even with the edge of the card.  I cut the sentiment apart and used the "Sending" at the top pf the card and the rest of the sentiment in the opposite lower corner.  I completed the card with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 3/4"  x  8 1/2" in size.  All for now. Sue x








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58 comments:

  1. Steph Cotterill30 January 2020 at 06:06

    Hi Sue. Whether you use one Stella die or two imagine all the various colours that could be used for this quick useful card, and the font used for the sentiment is really lovely. For any gender this is perfect xxx

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  2. BridgetCG30 January 2020 at 06:09

    Morning Sue, what a stunning card to send to someone, just to tell them you care. Love the colours used together on the die cut pieces. Opal polishes, gilding polishes and pixies just make fabulous coloured pieces to use on cards and projects. Have a good day all. BX

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  3. kittyedavies47@gmail.com30 January 2020 at 06:10

    Morning Sue.
    Wow this card is so pretty, thank you.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  4. Anonymous30 January 2020 at 06:10

    Hi Sue, love this card the colours are gorgeous
    Geordie Jan xx

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  5. Nancy Soetaert30 January 2020 at 06:26

    Lovely card!
    Hugs
    Nancy

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  6. Princess Pixie!30 January 2020 at 06:37

    Hi Sue
    It may be a quickie but boy is it a goody! Clean and simple but wow what a beauty.
    The opal polishes are beautiful. I only have a few of the gilding polishes in my stash. Now that would be a completely different look x
    Happy Thursday everyone
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  7. hazel young30 January 2020 at 06:46

    A wonderful card Sue xx Hazel

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  8. Crewe Trish30 January 2020 at 06:46

    Hello Sue
    What pretty colours I don't have any of the opal polishes yet I am using up my gilding polishes first. I do like your new sentiments.

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  9. Jan on the Fosse30 January 2020 at 06:47

    Hi Sue
    Lovely card, beautiful colours too.
    Jan x

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  10. Muriel30 January 2020 at 06:52

    Hello Sue and all
    CAS to perfection- what a beautiful card. The colours of the opal polishes are stunning. So many of your frame sets would be perfect for this style of card too.
    Can’t wait to have a play !!
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  11. Marion Scott30 January 2020 at 07:09

    Hello Sue, a beautiful card, the opal polishes are gorgeous
    Marion S x

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  12. CraftyCoffey30 January 2020 at 07:09

    Lovely card today.

    Michele

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  13. Pussycats30 January 2020 at 07:09

    Good Morning Sue and all
    Beautiful clean and simple card this morning and like you said perfect for a quick card. The rainbow colours you created from the polishes work beautifully .
    Crafty hugs to all , Wendy

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  14. Catherine Lyons30 January 2020 at 07:11

    A pretty card Sue love the colours.
    Catherine v94

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  15. jean.phillips130 January 2020 at 07:27

    Morning Sue, love quick cards that still look this good! The colours of the opal polishes are lovely. Love Jean xxx

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  16. carol edwards30 January 2020 at 07:37

    Hello Sue, a really lovely card using the beautiful opal polishes. Lovely dies and the sentiment looks stunning.xx

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  17. June Smith30 January 2020 at 07:38

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a beautiful colourful creation today, I have some of the Opal polishes and they are amazing to use, the colour choices you have made are perfect, as you say a quick and easy card to make, thank you for sharing.

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

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  18. Barbara Gosden30 January 2020 at 07:43

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful card.
    B xx

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  19. Anonymous30 January 2020 at 08:03

    Simple but stunning. Hugs Pixie Elf 24 xxx

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  20. Karen Drew30 January 2020 at 08:28

    Love the effect of the polishes. Great card
    Luv
    Karen xx

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  21. NannaShaz30 January 2020 at 08:30

    Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a beautiful colourful card today perfect for any occasion.

    Sending love and Healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a good day all
    Love
    Sharon MK
    xxx

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  22. dj from kettering30 January 2020 at 08:36




    CAS, but oh so lovely,

    Doreen x

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  23. Anonymous30 January 2020 at 08:37

    Hi Sue- a lovely quick card to make which looks very special. I don't have any opal polishes yet but I can see how great they are. The Stella die is one I shall be buying as it is so pretty, as also seen in yesterday's card. Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  24. Marie P. from Longridge30 January 2020 at 08:41

    Good Morning Sue and all.
    A beautiful card that I'm sure could be used as a batch. The colours are lovely and the overall effect is peaceful
    Thank you for sharing,
    Marie P.

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  25. gwen7030 January 2020 at 08:43

    Such gorgeous colours makes a beautiful card xx

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  26. Tressa30 January 2020 at 08:43

    Great card. Colours are fabulous. Shame I can’t find these opal polishes anywhere locally.

    Teresa

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  27. karenlotty30 January 2020 at 08:48

    Lovely card and so bright and cheerful

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  28. Lisbeth30 January 2020 at 08:55

    Hi Sue. What a lovely simple card today and this design certainly lets the dies do all the talking. I never think to use part of the die on my cards as it seems a shame to cut part of them away, however, I think, having seen this it really is such a good idea.

    Lisbeth

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  29. June Horrocks30 January 2020 at 09:11

    Very pretty card sue love it would suit anyone for all occasions thank you
    Love always xxxxxx june horrocks

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  30. Crafty Vonnie30 January 2020 at 09:11

    Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful card using your polishes, a beautiful quick card. Yvonne xx

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  31. Lynne L30 January 2020 at 09:14

    Good morning Sue Lovely card the opal polishes are amazing I really need to get some!

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  32. Ann Topp30 January 2020 at 09:22

    Good Morning Sue. Beautiful card today. And what a gorgeous samp!e for a quick card. These could be made up in an afternoon ....a couple at a time...then you would always have that last minute card ready. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them this morning.Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds
    THANKYOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART TO EVERY ONE ON THIS FABULOUS BLOG FAMILY WHO SENT THEIR MESSAGES ...SUPPORT AND BEST WISHES FOR MY SISTER. NO DOUBT A MASSIVE RELIEF FOR HER ...HER FAMILY AND MYSELF.X X X

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  33. BenteS30 January 2020 at 09:35

    This is great!
    Love the beautiful Stella die and the soft colours :))

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  34. Crafty Cruiser30 January 2020 at 10:22

    Altogether beautiful!
    Doreen R

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  35. Pat L30 January 2020 at 10:26

    Hi Sue
    It might be a quick card but it is beautiful, the colours of the opal polishes are lovely too

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  36. Anonymous30 January 2020 at 11:10

    Hi Sue, a very pretty card this morning which is so quick as well. The polishes are beautiful.

    Barbara V

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  37. Fluffycat30 January 2020 at 11:35

    Hi Sue, this is a lovely quick CAS card and just proves how much I NEED the Stella die.

    Frances

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  38. Rose in Chester30 January 2020 at 11:43

    Hi Sue,
    lovely, quick card. And the die is just gorgeous. Now this is one I haven't got, but Eliza, Claire and Millie will do nicely...……….
    Hugs
    Rose

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  39. Pauline Austen30 January 2020 at 14:13

    Hi Sue,we all need the occasional quick card in our stash and even better when it looks as lovely as this one. Hugs xxx Pauline

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  40. Suzzette Yandle30 January 2020 at 15:59

    Stunning way to use the opal polishes, especially in these colors. Nipping the sentiment apart and separating the words is a great idea. Thanks. Hugs

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  41. Eunice Astle30 January 2020 at 16:03

    The Opal Polishes are wonderful Sue. The Stella die is definitely a show stopper on this card, just an amazing card!!!!

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  42. theresa w30 January 2020 at 16:21

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Fabulous card Sue x stella looks so pretty with the opal polishes , sadly I possess neither but I'm sure I could use one of your other beautiful dies with the gilding polishes x thankyou Sue and thankyou so much for the wonderful prize that was waiting when I got home from work x cannot wait to use my birthday cake die , it looks amazing xxx
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  43. Scottydog30 January 2020 at 16:23

    Simple but very effective, those polishes are a must have. Thank you Sue.

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  44. ursula30 January 2020 at 16:35

    Wow, just love those colour combinations, what a lovely idea, as you say, quick and easy, but so much eye appeal....luv Ursula xx

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  45. Deb E Isle of Wight30 January 2020 at 17:23

    Love the way the polishes showcase the dies. Gorgeous colours and great post

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  46. Maria30 January 2020 at 17:41

    Hi Sue
    Love this card, wow what a lustre together
    hugs, Maria x

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  47. Jackie Meechan30 January 2020 at 18:17

    Gorgeous card, love these opal polishes, they are so great together.
    Hugs
    CraftyJacq
    XX

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  48. lindyloo12Somerset30 January 2020 at 18:24

    What a pretty card I love the look of the opal polishes!

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  49. Anonymous30 January 2020 at 18:52

    Hi Sue,
    Those opal polishes are certainly eye catching!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Véronique L

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  50. Jackie T30 January 2020 at 19:22

    Hi Sue this is a stunning card. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  51. Handmade by Donna x30 January 2020 at 20:50

    Hi Sue a late reply from me today. After a rough day at work this beautiful card is like a ray of sunshine. I love the way you've used the partial dies and the opal polishes. I have quite a few opal polishes but not had time to play with them yet. I dont have the Stella die but I can see this idea working great with a lot of your other dies that I already have.
    Looking forward to trying this with other dies and sentiments to make a couple of quick cards which is a rarity for me haha.
    Hugs Donna x

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  52. CCM30 January 2020 at 20:55

    Lovely card and colors. Stella die is the star.

    Hugs from cold Toronto to you all,
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  53. Laura O30 January 2020 at 22:15

    Beautiful card sue love the polish fab. Laura O Springfield

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  54. Yorkie girl 30 January 2020 at 23:09

    Hi Sue
    I love the pastel colours of this one Sue your design is gorgeous
    Thank you my friend
    Theresa G

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  55. sued9930 January 2020 at 23:35

    What a pretty card. X

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  56. KraftyKazKardz31 January 2020 at 08:45

    The opal polishes are so lovely - you made them come alive for me so I then had to buy them of course lol x

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  57. Judy Hollers31 January 2020 at 15:10

    As I've mentioned before, the Sella die is one of my favorites. The Opal Polish colors you used have created a beautiful card stock from which to cut the Stella die and the sentiment. Thank you for sharing this beautiful card. Hugs.

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  58. cr@fty1 February 2020 at 12:03

    Hi Sue
    I love the colours in this card! I definitely need to get the opal polishes.
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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