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Monday 2 March 2020

Sweet Friend

Hi crafters!  I started out this one with one of the new colours of Opal Polish called  Blue Wisteria.  I coated a piece of card with it and once dry, I embossed it with the Rose Bed folder.  You can see the different shades of lavenders and blues that you get with the Opal Polish in all the pictures.  Next I cut the Joanie's Border in white and black, using it as a shadow behind.  I glued it to the left side of the card.  I cut the Friend Circle out of an extra piece of card that I also coated with Blue Wisteria polish.  I added a black shadow and seated it on the larger shadow outline cut in white.  I added it to the right side of the card.  I cut the Cosmos Flower outlines from the polished card, the also cut a black outline to use as a shadow. I added these to the Cosmos Flower solid dies cut in white.  I used the Magnolia Corner cut into pieces to accent the flowers.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 3/4"  x  7 1/2" in size.  All for now Sue x








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53 comments:

  1. Vi Wilkinson2 March 2020 at 06:07

    Hi Sue, what a beautiful card and dies, the opal polish looks so beautiful. Right that's on my list too . Take care Vi.x

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  2. Steph Cotterill2 March 2020 at 06:12

    Morning Sue. I've a few sweet friends that I'm grateful for, sweet friends found on Particraft and who wouldn't want to sit and make a card like this with love. We ALL need those special friends and this beautiful sentiment is for you and those friends we care about. A beautiful way to start a new week. Hope your day is full of special friends xxx

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  3. Valerija2 March 2020 at 06:25

    So beautiful! Love the dies you have used.
    Valerija xx

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  4. hazel young2 March 2020 at 06:28

    Stunning card Sue xx Hazel

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  5. Muriel2 March 2020 at 06:29

    Hello Sue and all
    I have this opal polish and it is even more beautiful if that is possible in the flesh. Gorgeous card, love the embossing folder too and of course the flowers
    hugs
    Muriel x

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  6. Jan on the Fosse2 March 2020 at 06:41

    Hi Sue Beautiful colour,pretty card.
    Jan x

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  7. kittyedavies47@gmail.com2 March 2020 at 06:41

    Morning Sue.
    A very pretty card thank you.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  8. dj from kettering2 March 2020 at 06:56



    I lime that new polish colour; must get that
    embossing folder too; and make Moe flowers!!!


    Doreen x

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  9. June Smith2 March 2020 at 07:03

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, this beautiful wisteria colour card is stunning, yes I will get the polish, a perfect card for any occasion. Love it.

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

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  10. theresa w2 March 2020 at 07:08

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Beautiful card Sue x I love the colour of the opal polish , it looks stunning x joanie is a lovely die and the friend circle is so versatile x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  11. BridgetCG2 March 2020 at 07:08

    Hello Sue, what a beautiful colour in the Opal Polish range. This card is really lovely. Have a good day everyone. Bx

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  12. NannaShaz2 March 2020 at 07:20

    Hi Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a gorgeous card and love these opal colours and a lovely die for a friend

    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. CraftyCoffey2 March 2020 at 07:23

    Lovely card, very pretty.

    Michele

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  14. Catherine Lyons2 March 2020 at 07:25

    A beautiful card Sue and gorgeous colour.
    Catherine v94

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  15. Marion Scott2 March 2020 at 07:29

    Beautiful card Sue and the blue wisteria opal polish looks gorgeous
    Marion S x

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  16. Barbara Gosden2 March 2020 at 07:38

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful card..
    B xx

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  17. carol edwards2 March 2020 at 07:42

    Hello Sue, beautiful card and colours. The opal polishes are so rich, the sentiment is lovely too xx

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  18. Lynne L2 March 2020 at 07:51

    Good morning Sue Beautiful card the opal polish is a lovely colour the circle sentiment is beautiful too

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  19. Marie P. from Longridge2 March 2020 at 08:00

    Good Morning Sue.
    Beautiful card.
    Thank you.
    Marie P.

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  20. Anonymous2 March 2020 at 08:10

    Hi Sue - such gorgeous colours from the opal polish and it makes a very striking card. Love it. Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  21. Ann Topp2 March 2020 at 08:25

    Good Morning Sue. Beautiful card this morning Sue. I love it. I have just received my " friends circle " die....not used yet as we were away when it came....but it will certainly earn its keep later today. Gorgeous sample Sue. Thankyou.
    We got back yesterday afternoon from a brilliant weekend of dancing...and it was lovely to catch up with old friends. It was very cold and windy. But very much worth it. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them this morning. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

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  22. Jackie T2 March 2020 at 08:29

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

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  23. Crafty Vonnie2 March 2020 at 08:48

    Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful card today using your opal polish which looks lovely in picture but is truly stunning in real life. Yvonne xx

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  24. rolfi2 March 2020 at 08:49

    Hi Sue,

    your card is stunning. Nothing more to say.

    Rolf xxx

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  25. karenlotty2 March 2020 at 08:53

    Lovely card showcasing the new colour of Opal Polish

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  26. Pauline Austen2 March 2020 at 09:17

    Morning Sue,
    Absolutely beautiful. The opal polish with the rose embossing folder is now a 'must have ' on my list, when I get back to the UK. Hugs xxx Pauline

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  27. Beryl2 March 2020 at 09:29

    Lovely card. Love the colours

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  28. lydia jordan2 March 2020 at 09:30

    Morning Sue,
    Beautiful card.
    Lydia
    X

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  29. Rose in Chester2 March 2020 at 09:57

    Hi Sue,
    Beautiful, and my magnolia corner is there,too.
    Hugs
    Rose

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  30. Lisbeth2 March 2020 at 10:23

    Hi Sue. What a really pretty card today. Left to my usually own devices I would usually emboss the card first and then go over this with the opal polishes to hit the high spots only. What a good idea to use the opal polish first to cover the whole piece of card.

    Lisbeth

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  31. Crewe Trish2 March 2020 at 10:46

    Hello Sue
    What a lovely card I must get that that embossing folder it certainly adds something extra to the card.

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  32. Pat L2 March 2020 at 11:02

    Hi Sue
    Beautiful card, love the embossing over the opal polish background

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  33. Handmade by Donna x2 March 2020 at 11:09

    Morning Sue, beautiful card and I think I have this opal polish but not used it yet. Blimey I need to get using my stash lol. Anyway I love the embossing folder too and Joanie border as it's so delicate. Hugs Donna x

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  34. gwen702 March 2020 at 11:44

    Such a beautiful card xx

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  35. Anonymous2 March 2020 at 12:51

    Hello Sue
    Beautiful card and I love the colours snd the dues.
    Lesley S x

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  36. ursula2 March 2020 at 12:54

    Very pretty...luv Ursula xx

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  37. Fluffycat2 March 2020 at 13:00

    Hi Sue, firstly my apologies for the somewhat erratic nature of my comments lately, we have had builders around for what seems like forever and my days are just not my own. Both cards over the week-end were lovely but today's is gorgeous and I really, really, want the Blue Wisteria Opal Polish.

    Frances

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  38. Alice (scrAPpamondo)2 March 2020 at 13:21

    Amazing!! Love the colour and the sweet design!

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  39. June Horrocks2 March 2020 at 13:51

    Love this card sue very pretty and a gem for all occasions
    Thank you so much
    June horrocks xxxxxx

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  40. Eunice Astle2 March 2020 at 15:40

    Lovely card Sue, love the color of the polish!!!!! Sets off the die cuts perfectly.

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  41. Crafty Cruiser2 March 2020 at 15:45

    A beautiful “classic Sue” card!
    Doreen R

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  42. Suzzette Yandle2 March 2020 at 15:57

    Beautiful. The Opal Polishes are so lovely. Great combination of your January 2020 release dies. Hugs

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  43. Maria2 March 2020 at 16:06

    Hi Sue
    Very lush colour and a nice card for someone.
    Will have a look for the new polish at the NEC's
    upcoming show.
    Hugs Maria x

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  44. CCM2 March 2020 at 17:23

    Lovely color and design.

    Hugs from Toronto to you all
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  45. Judy Hollers2 March 2020 at 18:54

    Hi Sue, you area "Sweet Friend" to share your creations with us. Thank you! This is a beautiful card. As you have probably noted I love most all shade of purple, so I love this color you have used! Hugs.

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  46. lindyloo12Somerset2 March 2020 at 19:05

    A great card Sue love the colour!

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  47. Yorkie girl 2 March 2020 at 19:34

    Hi Sue
    Ohh Wow. This card has to be one of my favourite. Your colour choices are so so nice and work so well together
    And your new sentiment dies are on my to get list. Stunning
    You take care my friend
    Theresa G

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  48. sued992 March 2020 at 20:37

    Gorgeous colour and lots of lovely details. X

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  49. Scottydog2 March 2020 at 21:50

    The more I see Joanie the further up my list she goes, such a pretty border & I love the polish & embossed background. Thank you Sue.

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  50. Fikreta4 March 2020 at 12:05

    Its so beautiful!

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  51. DeCor5 March 2020 at 14:23

    Really pretty card.

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  52. Andrea Charles10 March 2020 at 09:46

    I am one of the crafters and I am part of this community and loving my time here. I love the us of just two colors in this card. Dyeing is such a fine craft. The embellishment with roses and patterns are great. I have jotted down pointers and I am going to try this one. Will be back in case of doubts.

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  53. VasanthMusicCoimbatore22 April 2020 at 07:42

    I am an admirer of your crafts. You are doing a great job. Keep it up Sue. The colors and polishes you are using looks rich and classy. Thank you for sharing a lovely artwork.

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