Thursday 21 May 2020

Hello Sunshine

Hello bloggers!  How about some cheeky flamingos for todays' card!  I started with the Sunrise mask taped to a piece of white card.  I used Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide ink through the stencil, then went back over and blended in some Spiced Marmalade in the sun area and tips of the rays.  I used the Double Stitched Ovals and made a white frame and attached it with foam over the stenciled background.  I trimmed away the excess from the edges.  I used the Dotty Flourish embossing folder on a piece of white card and attached the frame in the centre.  Next I cut a bunch of the various flamingos from the Tickled Pink die set out of Soft Salmon card.  I used a black sharpie to colour their beaks and yes, I just noticed that I missed colouring the beak of the one in the very front!  Oops!  I cut the wings seperately and glued them on them added the flamingos into the frame, slightly overlapping them.  I cut the Hello Sunshine sentiment out of Soft Salmon and black card.  I used the black as a shadow behind, then glued it in the lower corner of the card.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6"  x  7" in size.  All for now, Sue x






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45 comments:

Vi Wilkinson said...

Hi Sue, This card is gorgeous love your design and colours . Take care Vi.x

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A very happy cheeky card," I wonder where they are all rushing off to?"
Thank you it has put a smile on my face.
Take care and keep safe Kitty.

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue and all that pop in. If there's one bird that makes me laugh its these fellas, the way they all follow each other back and fourth strutting their clumsy looking legs is just hilarious to watch on wildlife programs, so it's another smile from me thank you.

STAY SAFE KEEP CARING KEEP CRAFTING ❤ xxx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, hope all is well with everyone. A beautiful flamingos sample today, you can just see them in real life on the lakes looking for food, a really lovely sample, thank you for the inspiration.

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

dj from kettering said...



A lovely cheerful card, love those flamingos!!!!



Stay safe,



Doreen x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, lovely card this morning. Love the flamingos.

Barbara V

CraftyCoffey said...

Lovely, fun card today.

Michele

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, a gorgeous flamboyance of flamingos on todays card, such a fun card to give an receive. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

karenlotty said...

Pretty card and wouldn’t have noticed the missing beak of the flamingo if you hadn’t pointed it out! 😀 Take care all

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A fabulous fun card & the flamingo you forgot to colour just wanted to be different from the others to get a bit more attention. Yvonne xx

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A fabulous fun card.
B xx

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good morning Sue and all,
A gorgeous card I just love Flamingos they remind me so much of the days when George and I were Snowbirds and spent our winters in Florida and summers in Canada. I love the way you have portrayed the birds in a group rushing off somewhere no doubt. Your background is beautiful and so appropriate. The colours are perfect and I thank you for the nostalgia that you have aroused. I must get my mind back to Longridge instead of wallowing in memory lane.
Thank you so much.
Marie P.

STAY SAFE STAY CRAFTING

Netty The Runner said...

Absolutely gorgeous card Sue. The flamingos look so pretty, even the one without a coloured beak, it’s good to be different.
Annette x

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, a beautiful flamingo sample and I don’t think I would have noticed the missing black beak if you hadn’t mentioned it
Marion S x

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, delicate flamingo's, you've coloured just perfect. Happy card for anyone to receive xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - such a fun card and what a great collection of flamingos - such a clever design. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Beryl said...

Lovely card.

June Horrocks said...

Love this card sue it’s a it makes me feel better thank you sue love always sue
Stay safe my dear friends love june horrocks xxxxxxxx

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
A lovely design for your card today great vibrant colours
Owlish Xx

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a lovely cheerful card today great colours so cheerful looking

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

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a lovely cheerful card today great colours so cheerful looking

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

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
Lovely,fun card today it has made me smile. Take care everyone x

Jackie T said...

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

hazel young said...

Beautiful card Sue xx Hazel

Pauline Austen said...

Morning Sue,
I'm ashamed to say that I have the flamingos die but haven't put it to good use yet. However, today's inspiration has given me the urge to take it out of it's packet and have a play.
Great card. Thankyou!! Hugs xxx Pauline

Crafty Cruiser said...

Simply lovely!
Doreen R

Lynne L said...

Hi Suethis card has made me smile its lovely

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Pretty flamingos, that Manfred Mann is playing in my head, a lovely card

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

cr@fty said...

Hi Sue
What a fun card! It has certainly cheered me up!
Hugs x
Heather T

DeCor said...

Cheeky but oh so cheerful!

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. What a lovely cheerful card today (I hope the flamingos are observing social distancing). It will be so good when we too can get together with all our friends!

Lisbeth

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

A lovely card with lovely flamingoes, even if one has its beak missing. Ha ha. I think the embossing folder you have used is perfect for this card. Love the colours too.

Love Helen xxx

Suzzette Yandle said...

I like the way you are telling a story with your design. Looks to me like this flamboyance of flamingos is enjoying and soaking up some sunshine to replenish their vitamin D after being in self isolation for so long due to covid-19. LOL Now you know where my mind is currently. Thanks for the inspiration. Hugs

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a clever and fun card, love your flamingos. I just assumed the front one had his head in the water picking up a shrimp lol

Frances

CCM said...

What a cheerful car!Love the flamingos.

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

lindyloo12Somerset said...

This card made me wonder what the collective name is for a flock? of flamingos, I am sure someone can tell me, I really like this card good for men or women!

Eunice Astle said...

This is truly a summer card Sue, love it!!!!

Sandra said...

What a sweet card! Makes me smile!

Sandra Smith
Queen Creek

sued99 said...

Cute card x

ursula said...

Lovely �� card Sue....luv Ursula xxx

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Just love the flamingos and the colours you have used too. Fabulous card. If I thought I could receive the flamingos in a reasonable time I would think about ordering them but am still waiting after 50 days for your beautiful braided lady, I am waiting for 3 parcels from the uk at the moment all over 50 days. Still it makes me use my imagination and revisit some of our beautiful old friends to make the cards I need
This is a very small issue in the scheme of things isn’t it
Hope everyone is keeping well and that the warmer weather over there is helping to lift spirits
Hugs
Muriel x

Judy Hollers said...

These flamingos are so much fun. Thank you for brightening my day! Hugs.

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Those flamingos are fantastic, and just as they would congregate in nature.
Hugs, Rose

Fikreta said...

so pretty!

Anonymous said...

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