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Friday 24 January 2020

To A Dear Friend

Hello bloggers!   It is back to gilding flakes for today.  I started by embossing a piece of coconut white card with the Rose Bed embossing folder.  Next I covered a piece of card with a sticky adhesive sheet and then used Autumn Leaves gilding flakes on it.  From that sheet, I cut the Priscella die, two of the Priscella's Border dies, a Cosmos Flower and the To A Dear Friend sentiment.  I glued the two borders to the edge of the background.  I added a black backing to the Priscella die and added it between the borders.  Next I cut the Mallory die in black and added a white backing to it.  I layered that on top of the Priscella die.  I cut a shadow sentiment in black and added it behind the gilded one and glued it in the middle of the Mallory die.   I added the Cosmos Flower to the upper corner of the sentiment.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x  8 3/4" in size.  All for now. Sue x







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66 comments:

  1. kittyedavies47@gmail.com24 January 2020 at 06:03

    Morning Sue.
    I love this card, thank you.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  2. Princess Pixie!24 January 2020 at 06:05

    Hi Sue
    Beee-yooo-teee-full!! I love the little bit of black. Just enough to make it pop.
    I really must dig out my gilding flakes. Always forget how stunning they are.
    Happy Friday everyone x
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  3. Jan on the Fosse24 January 2020 at 06:15

    Hi Sue
    A wonderful card.
    Jan x

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  4. Steph Cotterill24 January 2020 at 06:16

    Hi Sue.
    Gorgeous. I've still not used the flakes I bought two years ago, I bet my glue has gone all hard now too. I really have no excuse as I do have adhesive sheets, so although I couldn't replicate this beautiful inspiration I could have some guilded Cosmos flowers if I got my act together lol. Hope your day starts as beautiful xxx

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  5. BridgetCG24 January 2020 at 06:18

    Morning Sue, a gorgeous and opulent looking card. Love the way finer dies look when cut out of a gilding flakes piece of card. I think I also need to get my gilding flakes out and have a play again. Have a good day everyone. Bx

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  6. KarinsArtScrap24 January 2020 at 06:28

    very beautifulllllllllllllllll Sue
    Gr Karin

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  7. hazel young24 January 2020 at 06:35

    A lovely card Sue xx Hazel

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  8. June Smith24 January 2020 at 06:44

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a beautiful creation using the gilding flakes which really do justice to the die shapes, lovely.

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

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  9. Anonymous24 January 2020 at 06:53

    Gorgeous card, I love gilding flakes.
    Hugs Pixie Elf 24 xxx

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  10. Muriel24 January 2020 at 06:55

    Hello Sue and all
    Beautiful card and am really liking the Priscella border die. I think it needs adopting.
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  11. jean.phillips124 January 2020 at 07:00

    Morning Sue, beautiful card and gorgeous sentiment. Love Jean xxx

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  12. CraftyCoffey24 January 2020 at 07:03

    Lovely card today.

    Michele

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  13. Clai0124 January 2020 at 07:12

    lovely card and a special sentiment x

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  14. Anonymous24 January 2020 at 07:19

    Hi Sue, a beautiful card this morning. The gilding flakes look awesome the way you have used them.

    Barbara V

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  15. Netty The Runner24 January 2020 at 07:19

    Lovely sentiment Sue, equally beautiful card.
    Annette x

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  16. dj from kettering24 January 2020 at 07:19




    Like some of the others, must get my holding
    flakes & use them more!! Love the card too,



    Doreen x

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  17. Catherine Lyons24 January 2020 at 07:35

    Morning Sue a lovely card .
    Catherine v94

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  18. Barbara Gosden24 January 2020 at 07:38

    Hi Sue
    A lovely card.
    B xx

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  19. Crewe Trish24 January 2020 at 07:44

    Hello Sue
    Lovely example today,like many others I rarely use my gilding flakes. Have a lovely day everyone

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  20. Pauline Austen24 January 2020 at 07:46

    Morning Sue, the addition of a little bit of black really sets the gilding flakes off. Thank you for a lovely card. Hugs xxx Pauline

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  21. carol edwards24 January 2020 at 07:48

    Hello Sue, lots going on on this gorgeous card. The rose background, a bit of black and beautiful dies. Add on the gilding flakes and a really special card xx

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  22. Marie P. from Longridge.24 January 2020 at 07:49

    Good Morning Sue,
    A beautiful card as everyone else has said and I'm obviously not the only one who needs to get the gilding flakes out and have a go.
    Thank you for the inspiration Sue.
    Marie P.

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  23. BenteS24 January 2020 at 08:03

    Beautiful card :))
    Love the pretty shine of the gilding flakes.

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  24. Lisbeth24 January 2020 at 08:15

    Hi Sue. Love the design of the card but not too sure about the amount of the black. I can't work out whether it is because of the amount of it in one area or whether the area would have been better in a different colour - sorry.

    Lisbeth

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  25. Pussycats24 January 2020 at 08:17

    Good Morning Sue and all
    Stunning card this morning and who does not love a card with some gilding flakes on it. The gilding flakes really shows of the details in the dies and works beautifully with the rose embossed background.
    Crafty hugs Wendy

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  26. NannaShaz24 January 2020 at 08:19

    Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes

    What a gorgeous card today, love the gilding flakes effect really makes the card stand out especially with the black background.

    Sending love and Healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Hope you all have a good day

    Love
    Sharon MK
    xxx

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  27. Anonymous24 January 2020 at 08:21

    Hi Sue- another great card today and I love how you have used the gilding flakes together with the black and white. Quite stunning. Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  28. Crafty Vonnie24 January 2020 at 08:45

    Good morning Sue,
    A truly exquisite card today with your hint of black card setting off the gilding flakes. Yvonne xx

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  29. June Horrocks24 January 2020 at 08:51

    This card is beautiful sue what dear friend would love to receive this card I know a few thank you dear lady c
    Love always june horrocks xxxxxxxxxx dear Steph I too still have my flakes never used 🙄🙄xx

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  30. Ann Topp24 January 2020 at 08:55

    Good Morning Sue. Lovely card today Sue. I have the Priscilla border and its a lovely little die.....so I was so happy to see this sample along with the other gorgeous dies. But I too..... never thought what it would look like with the guilding flakes....that will be my next experiment. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  31. lydia jordan24 January 2020 at 09:26

    Morning Sue,
    Beautiful card, love gilding flakes they make such a statement on a card.
    Lydia
    X

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  32. Anonymous24 January 2020 at 09:32

    Hello Sue
    Lovely card, the Priscella dies are so delicate and look so pretty with the Gilding flakes.
    Lesley S x

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  33. Crafty Cruiser24 January 2020 at 09:46

    Lovely!
    Doreen R

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  34. Pat L24 January 2020 at 09:51

    Hi Sue
    Gorgeous card and it reminds me that I don’t use my gilding flakes enough

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  35. Lynne L24 January 2020 at 09:52

    Good morning Sue Lovely card the dies with gilding flakes look fantastic

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  36. Mau xx24 January 2020 at 10:14

    Lovely card yet again Sue, I really feel guilty that I have only used my gilding flakes once in well over 2yrs, I need to get them out again xx

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  37. Handmade by Donna x24 January 2020 at 11:06

    Hey Sue, what a beautiful card, I've not long ago watched one of your videos on you tube and I purchased some silver guilding flakes and glue from my local store. I've not used it yet but think it will be stunning on a wedding card for my daughter. Thank you again for all your beautiful inspiration x
    Donna in Lancashire x

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  38. ursula24 January 2020 at 11:24

    I love gilding flakes and here you have a most beautiful example of using it to its max....so so pretty, an amazing card using it in so many ways....luv Ursula xx

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  39. Helen Bell24 January 2020 at 11:31

    Hi Sue

    Lovely card. I love the Mallory die and use it a lot. Like others, I keep forgetting to use my gilding flakes but love to see how they look.

    Love Helen xxx

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  40. Scottydog24 January 2020 at 12:07

    A very elegant card today. I love using gilding flakes & you get so many different effects depending on the colours used. Thank you Sue, it sounds as if you might have inspired people to have a go!

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  41. rolfi24 January 2020 at 12:38

    Hi Sue,

    your card is beautiful and elegant.

    Rolf xxx

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  42. gwen7024 January 2020 at 12:47

    Beautiful card Sue x

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  43. Pawprintx424 January 2020 at 13:23

    Mallory is getting a lot of attention this week. A beautiful die and this card is lovely.
    Hope everyone has a good Friday and weekend,
    Stephanie K

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  44. Yorkie girl 24 January 2020 at 13:30

    Hi Sue
    What a beautiful card Sue I do love it when you use flakes in your design they are always so elegant and opulent
    I think I need to get mine out and have a play
    You take care my friend
    Theresa G

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  45. Jackie Durrant24 January 2020 at 13:37

    Lots to take in on this card but I particularly like the effect of the border xx

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  46. karenlotty24 January 2020 at 14:03

    Beautiful card I haven’t used Gilding Flakes in ages I must route them out

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  47. Jackie T24 January 2020 at 14:26

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

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  48. CCM24 January 2020 at 14:47

    An elegant card for a dear friend. I have the sentiment but I don't have Mallory ... not yet.

    Hugs from cold Toronto to you all,
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  49. Deb E Isle of Wight24 January 2020 at 15:14

    Another great post with beautiful focal sentiment.

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  50. sued9924 January 2020 at 15:51

    Lovely card. X

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  51. Sandra24 January 2020 at 16:17

    I really like guilding flakes and how pretty they turn out on a card. This is lovely!
    Sandra Smith
    Queen Creek

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  52. Eunice Astle24 January 2020 at 16:39

    Spectacular card Sue, just love the effect when you use gilding flakes as the main feature in your card!!!

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  53. lindyloo12Somerset24 January 2020 at 17:01

    A lovely card and a great reminder to get the gilding flakes out again!

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  54. Anonymous24 January 2020 at 17:17

    A striking and elegant card. As others have said reminds me I have gilding flakes to use, thanks for the reminder!
    Maggie France

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  55. Helen Terry24 January 2020 at 18:23

    Hi Sue, This is gorgeous i love all the sies and the gilding flakes think i will get my gilding flakes out! Thank you Helen Terry xxx

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  56. Alice (scrAPpamondo)24 January 2020 at 20:00

    Gorgeous card, love the effect of gilding flakes on the diecuts!

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  57. Suzzette Yandle24 January 2020 at 20:35

    CS Gilding Flakes certainly add that special touch to elements of one's card designs. Its best not to sneeze when working with this feather soft and light weight flakes like I did the last time I worked with them. I am still finding tiny bits of golden flakes around my craft room. All in all, I still like working with the flakes and the beautiful look they give to elements. A stunning design today. Thank you for sharing. Hugs

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  58. theresa w24 January 2020 at 20:36

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Amazing card Sue x the gilding flakes look stunning on your sample x must get mine out again too x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  59. KraftyKazKardz24 January 2020 at 23:13

    So elegant! The gilding flakes look fabulous
    Kathryn Jane
    feelinefinecrafts

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  60. Rose in Chester24 January 2020 at 23:28

    Hi Sue,
    Gilding flakes to spoil me - I love them. I must get mine out again.
    And your card is beautiful...…………..
    Hugs
    Rose

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  61. Craftychris24 January 2020 at 23:53

    Beautiful card! xxx

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  62. ahappycrafter5025 January 2020 at 07:21

    A lovely card.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  63. Marion Scott26 January 2020 at 09:18

    Very striking card Sue, love it
    Marion S x

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  64. Sandra26 January 2020 at 16:42

    A very pretty card.
    Sandra Smith
    Queen Creek

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  65. Dawn Holben26 January 2020 at 19:40

    Sue this is so very elegant and absolutely stunning.

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  66. DeCor28 January 2020 at 18:47

    Love how well set off the word die is in this gorgeous card.

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