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Monday 6 July 2020

Merriest Christmas Wishes


Hello crafters!  Yes it is that time again,  time to start sharing Christmas cards!  I just had to start with an angel card too!  For this card, I started by embossing a piece of coconut white card with the Falling Snow embossing folder.  Next I cut the Mosaic Ray Background out of white card.  I used a sticky adhesive sheet on to another piece of white card, peeled the backing off and attached the Mosaic Ray Backround to it.  I pulled out the Holographic Glitters to fill in the background.  I used Midnight Blue, Teal Have and Sea Spray and I started around the centre circle area in the die then roughly sprinkled them in a circle starting with the dark blue, then the teal and then the sea spray at the bottom.  I cut a circular frame using the Double Stitched Circles die set and added it with foam over the background.  I trimmed away the excess around the edge of the circle then added it to the embossed background with mounting foam.  I cut the Christmas Angel 2020 once out of white card and twice out of silver mirror card.  I used  Distress ink to colour the hair, face and arms of the angel on the base white card.  I cut the dress out of the two silver die cuts.  I added one full dress, then cut the bottom off of the second on and added it one top to give a flowy look to it.  I cut the wings out of vellum and attached them then added the angel to the circular frame with foam.  I cut the Decorative Flag die to give it two forked ends by cutting half way then moving the die around to the other side and cutting it again.  I added one more Decorative Flag in the centre but cut the forked ends off of it so it looked like it was tucked under.  I used the Merrriest Christmas Wishes sentiment cut out of Cobalt Blue card and glued it in the centre.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished diemnsions are 7 3/4"  x  8 3/4" in size.  All for now. Sue x








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60 comments:

  1. Morning Sue.
    Thank you a beautiful card, the angel is always a winner.
    Take care stay safe and have fun Kitty.

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  2. Hi again, new week more beautiful inspiration. When the sample first loaded I did think ' not for me' then as I scrolled down your Angel looked totally different, the very first photo looked like you used Green cardstock for the dress which is why it didn't look right with the background but as I went further down and it showed the silver and white it gave a completely different look obviously so then it worked for me lol just a weird light issue which I definitely know that mirror card doesn't always photograph well lol.
    I'm so looking forward to your festive inspiration so in the meantime please STAY SAFE LOOK AFTER YOURSELF AND KEEP CARING xxx

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  3. Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, such a gorgeous Christmas card sample, love it, I have the Mosaic Ray die on order from my supplier, it will be with me soon, love this one and it is a great backdrop for the wonderful Angel Thank you.

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

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  4. Hi Sue Love today's card.I have already made some Christmas cards using the beautiful angel.
    Thank you
    Jan x

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  5. Stunning card Sue, love this angel xx Hazel

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  6. Hello Sue, an absolutely stunning card, the Angel is just beautiful. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

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  7. Hello Sue, a stunning card, the angel is so beautiful.
    Marion S x

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  8. Hi Sue, beautiful card. The angel looks stunning.

    Barbara V

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  9. Pauline Austen6 July 2020 at 07:05

    Morning Sue, STUNNING!!
    Love the background. I didn't think that I needed the mosaic background to go with my Angel as I had the one from last year; but, you've just changed my mind. This looks fabulous with the glitter sparkling behind her.
    Hugs xxx Pauline

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  10. Good Morning Sue and all
    WOW WOW WOW what a beautiful card this morning , its amazing. Every little of detail on the card from the Angel to background really draws the eye. I think I need to add the Mosaic ray background to my collection.
    Wendy

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  11. Great card today, absolutely love the background colours.

    Michele

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  12. Beautiful textures and colors! I love this pretty angel!

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  13. Beautiful card,

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  14. Lovely card That holographic glitter in the three colours radiating outwards is a beautiful effect and of course the angel is stunning

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  15. dj from kettering6 July 2020 at 08:03



    A lovely Christmas card for this Monday; still not
    sure about that mosaic ray die, keep seeing spiders
    webs!!!!!!

    Stag safe,

    Doreen x

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  16. Good Morning Sue. What a great start to your Christmas samples for us all to admire and take inspiration from. I love this Angel. And what a stunning background you have created.... I love the day die and the glitter. 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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  17. Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a stunning Christmas card to start today with beautiful dies and colour

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Hope you all have a good day and stay safe

    Love
    Hunnymummy54
    xxx

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  18. Hello Sue and all
    What a lovely start to Christmas cards for this year. I have my bulk ones just about finished but still have all of the "specials" for the family and closies to make. The holographic glitter looks so good behind your angel and I like the sentiment too.
    Looking forward to more Christmas inspiration
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  19. Hi Sue.what a lovely card. I love what you've done with the angel. Best wishes Loraine Jefferis x

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  20. Good morning Sue,
    A truly exquisite card today with your beautiful Angel, I have all your Angels & truly love making cards with them. Yvonne xx

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  21. A beautiful card. Like Steph I saw green & thought strange! Mirror card makes sense. The background mosaic was my favourite of your Christmas. Release, a MUST have for me. Thank you Sue.

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  22. Good morning Sue Beautiful card the mosaic ray background is amazing and the angel very elegant

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  23. Beautiful card Sue, love it xx

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  24. Hello Sue, well isn't this a wonderful creation. I think it's wonderful how you come up with your inspiration. I wonder when you are developing your dies your mind is already working out your wonderful designs along the way. Beautiful card and dies to start a rainy day. Xx

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

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  26. Hi Sue. Lovely idea for a Christmas card, however, I think the pretty angel gets a bit lost against such a busy background.

    Lisbeth

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  27. Hello Sue
    This is a stunning card but I am not a lover of angels on Christmas cards,not sure why. Stay safe everyone x

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  28. Hi Sue
    As I’ve said before no one else in my life is allowed to talk about Christmas before November. You are the exception to my rule!
    Love to see your Christmas cards. This years Angel is a delight - especially those wings. Gorgeous card x
    Take care and stay safe everyone x
    Crafty hugs x
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  29. A beautiful card sue I love this angel I knew as soon as I saw her I must have this one I know I have all the others but this one is special
    What you have done with her is great
    Love always sue stay safe my dear friends xxxxxxxxx
    Junehorrocks xxxxx

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  30. Wow this is a stunning card Sue.
    Your Angel is lovely as always and with the stunning background, it looks great.
    x

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  31. Deb E Isle of Wight6 July 2020 at 10:11

    Beautiful post...

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  32. Rose in Chester6 July 2020 at 10:21

    Hi Sue,
    Lovely card, I love the mosaic background, it's brilliant.
    Hugs
    Rose

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  33. Very pretty card indeed, Christmas card making is not my forte, as I do not like Christmas, so always very difficult for me to make, usually last minute anyway, so anything easy for me....Your new Angel on this card looks lovely....luv Ursula xx

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  34. Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Fabulous card Sue x the mosaic background looks amazing and your angel is beautiful x thankyou Sue x
    Stay safe and keep crafting x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  35. Hey Sue and everyone, what a lovely card. I love what you've done with the mosaic background and the angel is so pretty, love the wings. Christmas is probably my favourite cards to make hugs Donna x

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  36. Hi Sue

    Your new angel looks lovely on this card.

    Love Helen xxx

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  37. Hi Sue, I love the clean look to this card and the holographic glitters make it look as though your angel is descending from a celestial sky. Beautiful.

    Frances

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  38. This is heavenly! Just so beautiful
    Nat

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  39. It’s July, so it must be Christmas! A lovely card to start off the festive inspiration.
    Doreen R

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  40. .....What a truly stunning Christmas card!! Fantastic!!
    Love
    Sam
    xxxx

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  41. Hi Sue,
    Stunning! I love the sparkly background.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Véronique L

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  42. Wonderful Christmas card!
    So great with the mosaic background.
    Love your new angel:))

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  43. Pretty card Sue but just not my style.

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  44. Suzzette Yandle6 July 2020 at 16:13

    Such a beauty! An amazing Mosaic Ray background technique by adding the holographic glitter in a ombre effect. A beautiful background for your elegant 2020 Angel. Love the flowing and graceful look of your angel. Well done. Hugs

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  45. Hi Sue
    Love the mosaic ray background and it’s never too early to share your beautiful Christmas cards

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  46. Hi Sue
    Ohh I am so glad you did a card using your new Angel 😇 it is another winner and it is already in my stash she is gorgeous
    As is the card you have created using her that background is spectacular I may have to add it to my wish list.
    Please take care my friend
    Theresa G

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  47. Gosh this card is beautiful. I have this angel in my collection, so I must start making xmas cards.
    Hugs CRAFT MAKER. xxx

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  48. Wow! This card is a knock out! Beautiful angel against the beautiful background you created. Hugs.

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  49. Breathtaking card. I have my 2020 Angel on order! This card is so lovely I would probably just keep it if I made one and bring it out to set on the mantel every year. I know, selfish.
    Everyone, stay safe. We will get through this eventually.
    Stephanie K

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  50. Very beautiful card!This year's angel is gorgeous!

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

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  51. There are lots of lovely ideas on this card but angel cards do not really appeal to me. Sorry! X

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  52. Hi SUE
    Just a gorgeous xmas card
    Owlish Xx

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  53. lindyloo12Somerset7 July 2020 at 13:04

    Love the angel dies, the card looks spectacular!

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  54. WOW! So much greatness to admire here. LOVE this new angel and beautiful card design.

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  55. I do like this ray die, with the the right background behind it it can be used to make a gorgeous card as you have shown.

    Teresa

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