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Thursday 23 April 2020

I'll Stand By You


Hello crafters!  Today's card was started by cutting the Tropical Background out of Khaki card.  While it was still in the die, I inked through it with Forest Moss Distress Oxide ink to give the veins more detail.  Next I used the Double Stitched Squares to cut a chunky white frame and added mounting foam to it and attached it over the background.  I cut two of the Flamingos from the Tickled Pink die set out of raspberry pink card.  I used a black sharpie on their beaks and added the side wings.  I used mounting foam and attached them to the right of the frame opening.  I cut a couple of leaves from the Tropical Flora die set, inked them and glued them in the lower corner.  I cut the I'll Stand By You sentiment in both pink and black and shadowed it then glued it in the opposite corner.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/4"  x  6 1/4" in size.  All for now. Sue x












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48 comments:

  1. Steph Cotterill23 April 2020 at 06:05

    And I'll continue to stand by you too.
    You've helped keep life normal with your daily inspiration and your beautiful launch.

    STAY SAFE KEEPING CARING KEEP CRAFTING ❤ xxx

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  2. Jan on the Fosse23 April 2020 at 06:20

    Hi Sue
    A lovey card with a great sentiment.
    Jan x

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  3. hazel young23 April 2020 at 06:20

    Fabulous card Sue xx Hazel

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  4. kittyedavies47@gmail.com23 April 2020 at 06:33

    Morning Sue.
    A great card thank you.
    Take care and keep safe Kitty.

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  5. June Smith23 April 2020 at 06:49

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, the perfect sentiment today, and what beautiful flamingos, a really gorgeous card to send to someone special xx

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

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  6. CraftyCoffey23 April 2020 at 06:50

    Great card today.

    Michele

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  7. Marion Scott23 April 2020 at 07:06

    Hello Sue, fabulous card, beautiful flamingos and a great sentiment.
    Marion S x

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  8. Marie P. from Longridge23 April 2020 at 07:10

    Good Morning Sue.
    A lovely card almost with the promise of summer. The colour of the Flamingos is so true to life and the background is just perfect for them.
    The sentiment is a very thoughtful choice and I'm sure that your followers would always stand by you and each other.
    Hugs.
    Marie P.

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  9. Pauline Austen23 April 2020 at 07:21

    Morning Sue,
    Whopee!! I have the flamingos die so with your permission,I will give this delightful card a whirl.
    We all need to stand by each other. Now, more than ever. Stay safe everyone!!
    Hugs xxx Pauline

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  10. carol edwards23 April 2020 at 07:29

    Hello Sue, wonderful flamingo dies in perfect colour. They look so good with the background too. The sentiment is so true at this moment in time. Stay safe everyone xx Carol

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  11. BridgetCG23 April 2020 at 07:40

    Hi Sue, perfection in a card, love the small piece of background under the wide white frame. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

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  12. Barbara Gosden23 April 2020 at 07:50

    Hi Sue
    A fabulous card.
    B xx

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  13. dj from kettering23 April 2020 at 08:01




    I keep forgetting that you can ink through dies, great
    card, & love the sentiment,

    Stay safe,



    Doreen x


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  14. Helen Bell23 April 2020 at 08:07

    Hi Sue

    A great card. Love the flamingoes, they look especially vibrant on this card.

    Love Helen xxx

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  15. karenlotty23 April 2020 at 08:08

    Great card I too forget to ink through dies

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  16. NannaShaz23 April 2020 at 08:34

    WARM HOME DISCOUNT

    Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a great card perfect in today's hard times

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Hope you all have a good day and stay safe

    Love
    Sharon C MK
    xxx

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  17. Anonymous23 April 2020 at 08:37

    Hi Sue Lovely card this morning.

    Barbara V

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  18. Anonymous23 April 2020 at 08:47

    Hi Sue - love these flamingos and I do like the small square background. Also a nice reminder to ink through dies before removing them. Another poignant sentiment too. Sending very best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  19. Lynne L23 April 2020 at 08:50

    Good morning Sue Fabulous card I love the details on the leaves created by inking through the dies the sentiment is great too

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  20. lydia jordan23 April 2020 at 08:50

    Morning Sue,
    Fun card.
    Lydia
    X

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  21. Ann Topp23 April 2020 at 09:09

    Good Morning Sue. This is so lovely and elegant. I love the flamingos .... and I can't believe you have posted this the day after I bought a pink flamingo garden ornament yesterday! ! !. And I love the extra wide border which opens up a new level for a bigger card when your main feature is only small... if that makes sense. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them this morning. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds. PLEASE STAY SAFE EVERYONE.

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  22. June Horrocks23 April 2020 at 09:15

    Morning sue a very pretty card thank you I love flamingoes love always sue stay safe my dear friends
    June horrocks xxxxx

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  23. Jackie T23 April 2020 at 09:42

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

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  24. Muriel23 April 2020 at 10:15

    Hello Sue and all
    Love the flamingos, love the sentiment, love the card
    Hugs
    Muriel Xmas

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  25. Crewe Trish23 April 2020 at 10:57

    Hello Sue
    Love the card and the sentiment,the flamingos are so cheerful. Just been to the hospital I now have a walking boot on for 6 weeks,very strange I keep losing my balance but I am sure it will get easier. Hugs to all who need it x

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    1. Steph Cotterill23 April 2020 at 16:19

      Brilliant. Does that mean you can wobble into your craft area for an hour. It will really help you feel 'human' again xx

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  26. Crafty Vonnie23 April 2020 at 11:00

    Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful card & lovely sentiment. Yvonne xx

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  27. Aremgee23 April 2020 at 11:03

    Fab card. Love the raspberry.

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  28. Fikreta23 April 2020 at 12:02

    Wonderful card!

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  29. ursula23 April 2020 at 12:11

    Lovely card....that leaf die is great....luv Ursula xx

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  30. Netty The Runner23 April 2020 at 12:19

    Lovely, pretty card Sue. Love the sentiment.
    Annette x

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  31. Crafty Cruiser23 April 2020 at 12:54

    Great card with a lovely pop of colour.
    Doreen R

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  32. Anonymous23 April 2020 at 13:20

    Hi Sue,
    I love the tropical theme!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Véronique L

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  33. theresa w23 April 2020 at 13:34

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Fantastic card Sue x it makes me think of faraway shores x love the sentiment too x thankyou Sue x
    Stay safe and keep crafting x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  34. jean.phillips123 April 2020 at 13:39

    Morning Sue, beautiful card, I really love these dies! Love Jean xxx

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  35. Fluffycat23 April 2020 at 14:12

    Hi Sue, a beautiful card and I love your gorgeous flamingoes.

    Frances

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  36. CCM23 April 2020 at 15:37

    The card make me dream of a tropical vacation:soft sand, shady palms, azure blue water, lounging with a good book. Thank you, Sue, for this. I need it.

    Hugs from Toronto to you all.
    Stay safe and healthy.
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  37. Yorkie girl 23 April 2020 at 16:19

    Hi Barbara
    Well I think these flamingo dies are a lot of fun
    Lovely card and sentiment.
    Please take care my friend
    Theresa Goodwin

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  38. Eunice Astle23 April 2020 at 16:44

    This card takes one to another place, and right now this is great. Love the card Sue.

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  39. Rose in Chester23 April 2020 at 18:28

    Hi Sue
    Lovely card. And lovely sentiment and of course, lovely flamingos.


    Hugs
    Rose

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  40. Lisbeth23 April 2020 at 18:36

    Hi Sue. What a really stunning card this is, the more I look at it the more I see that I like about it. Love the bright pink against the dark green and I love the relatively small aperture which allows for a wider frame on which to place the focal points of the flamingos and the sentiment, such a great design.

    Lisbeth

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  41. Pat L23 April 2020 at 21:29

    Hi Sue
    A lovely card with a great sentiment

    Crewe Trish good news I’m sure you’ll find things a lot easier now

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  42. sued9923 April 2020 at 21:58

    I love the colour contrast on this card. Fabulous. X

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  43. Viki Banaszak24 April 2020 at 02:06

    This one is so pretty and full of happy!!!!

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  44. Vi Wilkinson24 April 2020 at 06:50

    Hi Sue, what a gorgeous card and sentiment and the colour is gorgeous. Take care Vi.x

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  45. Owlish24 April 2020 at 08:50

    Hi SUE
    A striking card with your pink flamingo very good
    Owlish Xx

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  46. Suzzette Yandle26 April 2020 at 16:41

    A lovely tropical card design with a fabulous and meaningful sentiment.

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  47. Sandra13 June 2020 at 17:33

    While this card is a bit on the serious side, it makes me smile. I think that’s what it’s supposed to do. Great encouragement card.

    Sandra Smith
    Queen Creek

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