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Sunday 21 June 2020

Guess Who Thinks You're Special

Good Sunday morning all!   I decided to pull out the Gliding Flakes for this one!  I covered a piece of card with a sticky adhesive sheet then used Gemstones Gilding Flakes on the exposed adhesive.  I used a RubitScrubit pad to move the flake around and then refine and remove the excess flakes.  Next I embossed it with the Dotty Flourish embossing folder for texture.  I used a very light inking of Black Soot Distress ink around the edge of the background, then matted it in black card.  Using the Double Stitched Ovals, I cut a multi-layered white frame and added it to the centre with mounting foam.  I used the extra flowers from the Magnolia Corner die set to add three flowers in the lower left corner of the frame and three in the upper right hand of the frame.  I used the Magnolia Corner cut into smaller pieces as accents for the flowers.  I cut the Guess Who Thinks You're Special sentiment in black twice and stacked it then glued it into the centre of the frame.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7"  x  8 1/4"  in size.  All for now. Sue x







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61 comments:

  1. I think you're special. No, I know you're very special. You got us through three hard months with two new collections and continued giving us inspiration every day, that's why you're special. You were concerned about us missing video tutorials when all we cared about was your health and everyone's health here, so all this makes you special, and a regal sample to start the new day, a bright beautiful sample to break our grey very wet start in Lancashire xxx
    STAY SAFE AND SENSIBLE KEEP CARING KEEP CRAFTING xxx ❤

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  2. Marie P. from Longridge21 June 2020 at 06:24

    Good Sunday morning Sue.
    Thank you for another beautiful card and Guess who thinks your special.
    WE ALL DO

    I love the background on this one (as usual)and must have a try.
    Thank you Sue.
    Hugs.
    Marie P.

    STAY SAFE

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  3. Yes you are special. Gorgeous opulent card.
    Hugs CRAFT MAKER xxx

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  4. Pauline Austen21 June 2020 at 06:38

    Morning Special lady,
    I do like using gilding flakes because the more you use them the more you have to squeeze back into their pot��. They appear to reproduce in my craft cupboard.
    Lovely card.
    Enjoy your day everyone and even if it is raining where you are, think of it as a plus. ....... More crafting! Hugs xxx Pauline

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  5. Good morning Sue
    I love this sentiment it’s suitable for all the special people in my life which includes you! When I use gilding flakes no two cards turn out the same but each time it always looks so pretty. Todays card is so beautiful!
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  6. A beautiful card today sue and I think you are very special love always stay safe my dear ftriendsxxxxx
    June horrocks xxxx

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  7. Hello Sue.
    A gorgeous opulent card and yes, I agree with everyone, you are a very special lady indeed
    Marion S x

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  8. Morning Sue.
    A beautiful card, so warm and cosy.
    Thank you, take care and stay safe Kitty.

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  9. Hi Sue, a beautiful card today. Love the embossed gilding flakes background and the flowers are so pretty.

    Barbara V

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  10. Good Morning sue and all
    What a stunning card to wake up to this morning and I have to agree with ladies above that we all think you special. We all know how gliding flakes sparkle so much in the flesh and the effects from the embossing folder work beautifully together.
    Wendy

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  11. Love the idea of an embossed gilding flake background. Will definitely give it a go.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  12. What a beautiful opulent card I love the light inking of black soot and that you’ve left the flowers white Very striking
    Karenlotty

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  13. Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, lovely sentiment and if you asked me I would say that you are very special, such a generous and wonderful friend, thank you. Love the gilding flakes pattern with the embossing over it, amazing effect.

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

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  14. Hello Sue and all
    Gilding flakes and embossing look so good together and that little magnolia corner making another appearance. Lovely card
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  15. Gorgeous card, stunning background.

    Michele

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  16. Good morning Sue,
    A very elegant card which we definitely love giving to those we think special. The colours that you get with gilding flakes really sparkle & add that extra bit of luxury. Sue you are a very special Lady & I have followed you for many years & have learnt so much from you, thanks. Yvonne xx

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  17. Gorgeous background to this beautiful card.
    Thank you
    Jan x

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  18. Hello Sue
    Sue your blog has been a life saver I am not sure how I could have got through these last few months without you and the amazing wilsonettes. So to everyone you are all amazing. Love the card you give us so much inspiration

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  19. Good Morning Sue. Beautiful Card today. And we all think you are special. Great to see the building flakes . Must use mine more often. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them this morning.Kind regards Toppcards Leeds Ls10.
    PLEASE STAY SAFE EVERYONE 🙏 🙏 🙏

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  20. This is such a nice sentiment, useful for all
    types of occasions!

    Stay safe,

    Doreen x

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  21. Beautiful card Sue, love the background xx

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  22. Hi Sue,

    excellent, elegant and stunning

    Rolf xxx

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  23. Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes
    What a lovely sentiment and I agree I would say that you are very special, such a generous and wonderful carrying on through this hard times, thank you. I Love the gilding flakes pattern with the embossing folder.

    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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  24. Hi SUE
    I think you're card is very impressive love the colours
    Owlish Xx

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  25. Beautiful card.
    The background is so pretty, and I love the colours :))

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  26. Hello Sue, just as the sentiment says, you are very special too. A beautiful opulent card, thank you and enjoy your day xx cae

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  27. Deb E Isle of Wight21 June 2020 at 09:50

    Beautiful post great background and sentiment (good for valentines day lol) ....

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  28. Hello Sue, a beautiful and opulent card, love the framed sentiment. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

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  29. Morning Sue and everyone, yes I have to agree with Steph and some of the other ladies, you are very special. I follow you on Facebook, Instagram, youtube and here and have followed you for some time now and yours are the most dies I have purchased too, I just love your ideas and designs and of course your cards. This one is no exception, gorgeous card today as always hugs Donna x

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  30. Hi Sue, you are one special lady and have today given us a gorgeous gilding flakes background and 'Gemstones' which certainly live up to the name. The ovals and the dissected magnolia corner are all that were required to make this lovely card.

    Frances

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  31. despite having crafted for many years Gilding flakes are still on my 'to do' list (I even confess I have some waiting to be tried) (lol). Each time i see you use them it makes me feel guilty, especially when I see the results. WakeyL

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  32. Hi Sue
    Love the embossed gilding flakes, another technique that I must try. Thank you for the inspiration Sue you are very special to all of us.

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  33. Hi Sue Todays cards very elegant I love the embossed gilding flakes

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  34. Two of my favourite things two days running.pixie powders yesterday and today the glorious gilding flakes I. Probably my preferred colour. Great example.

    Teresa

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  35. lindyloo12Somerset21 June 2020 at 13:15

    For some reason the background of this with you using gilding flakes reminds me of the middle of a Crunchy chocolate bar Mmmmm! Another great card!

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  36. Hi Sue

    I think all Wilsonettes think that you are very special! A beautiful card, I love how the flowers and leaves stand out so well against the gilding flakes. I must try this as I have never embossed after gilding.

    Love Helen xxx

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  37. Gilding flakes are not my thing I’m afraid but I like the foreground and the sentiment.
    Doreen R

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  38. Such a beautiful card and another special expression die to wish for.
    Everyone stay well and enjoy today,
    Stephanie K

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  39. Hi Sue, Beautiful card. love Jean Z xxxx

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  40. Suzzette Yandle21 June 2020 at 15:04

    This is a lovely and awesome card today. Besides the CS Gemstone Gilding Flake 3D Dotty Flourish Embossing background, I like the contrast of the 3D'd layer with the non-3D'd center layer inside the Double Stitched Oval layers. The Gemstone flakes are one of my favorite colors in the Gilding Flakes line. So pretty. Your Guest Who Thinks You're Special sentiment fits perfectly in the Double Stitched Ovals. Hugs

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  41. A beautiful card that is very special. X

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  42. I love gilding flakes, and then embossing it, a great idea....very pretty card indeed...luv Ursula xx

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  43. Very rich and sumptuous today.The gilding flakes are superb and the embossed gilding flakes make an amazing background. Love it.
    Really must get my gilding flakes out.

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

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  44. Hi Sue. What a really pretty card today. Love the ovals and flowers in white card against the shiny gilded background.

    Lisbeth

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

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  46. What a rich background looks great and the colours of the gilding flakes really bring out the pretty flowers and leaves xx

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  47. rose in Chester21 June 2020 at 17:42

    Hi Sue,
    What a fabulous, opulent card this is. Gilding flakes never let the crafter down, and the focal point is so striking.
    Hugs
    Rose

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  48. Hi Sue
    What a beautiful card and the sentiment is exactly how I feel about you my friend
    You are and continue to be special to all of your followers / Wilsonettes
    Don’t ever change
    Please take care my friend
    Theresa G

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  49. Beautiful card and stunning background Sue
    Catherine v94

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  50. Sue this fabulous, i love the colours of the background. x

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  51. Hello Sue
    What a gorgeous card!
    How I love the Gemstones Gilding Flakes which look so opulent when you emboss them!
    Many many thanks for all the inspiration you give to us. You are indeed a special lady!
    Lesley S x

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  52. Love the effects achieved with gilding flakes, I don’t use them enough!
    #ILoveParticraft

    Zoe in Pencoed x

    well done to all the winners!

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  53. A gorgeous sparkly card Sue. Fabulous background. Xx

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  54. Hi Sue
    A gorgeous card today. Shame to say my gilding flakes are
    in the back of the cupboard, never good with them and especially
    working in the kitchen it can be hard sometimes Lol
    hugs Maria x

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  55. One of my favorite sentiments on this lovely card.

    Sandra Smith
    Queen Creek

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  56. Hi Sue beautiful shimmery card today thank you Helen Terry xxx

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  57. Lovely card Sue!!!!!

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