Wednesday 28 October 2020

Merriest Christmas Wishes

Hi bloggers!  We are getting closer and closer so I hope you have gotten a start on your Christmas cards!  If not, how about this one for some inspiration!  I started by cutting the Jewelled Background All In One out of white card.   I used the matching Jewelled Edgers and cut a bit more detail into the background.  I cut one more Jewelled Background in Aqua and offset it behind the white one.  I used the edgers to cut the centre piece in white and added an aqua backing to it, then glued it to the centre of the background.   I added a white backing piece to the entire background.  I cut a wide strip of vellum and glued it across the card.  I cut the Merriest Christmas Wishes sentiment out of  Antique Silver card and added a silver mirror card shadow behind it then glued it to the vellum.  Using the Poinsettia Stem die, I cut three of the poinsettia flowers out of antique silver then added the backing in silver mirror card.  I added them in a cluster in the corner and cut some white leaves as accents.  The card was completed with white and silver mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/4"  x  7 1/4"  in size.  All for now, Sue x









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43 comments:

dj from kettering said...


A classy card for this morning, never though
of using toning silver for flowers, it looks
good!!

Stay safe,

Doreen x

hazel young said...

Beautiful card Sue xx Hazel

Clai01 said...

Really lovely and special card x

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A beautiful card thank you.
Take care stay safe and have fun Kitty.

Steph Cotterill said...

Gorgeous absolutely gorgeous Sue. With a change of sentiment this can be for any occasion but you know how to do a different spin perfectly. Not everyone wants tradition and each to their own live and let live, but you can give it all - traditional cute and beautiful, it's no wonder we love you as our guiding mentor. Not a single festive card has passed my table, I now have the penguins polar bears and new borders but no get up and go which is soul destroying, I need a good shake and a kick up the lazy bottom lol, it's scary because tomorrow never comes and that's when I'm due to make a start !!!
I'll look back at your launch and the samples you gave us every day throughout I'm sure that will get my mood up and mojo raring.
STAY SAFE KEEP CARING xxx 💕

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, a really beautiful and contemporary Christmas card, love it. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

Marion Scott said...

Absolutely gorgeous card Sue, love it. I have yet to start my Christmas cards , like you Steph my mojo has gone walkabouts.
Marion S x

June Horrocks said...

A stunner today sue a beauty for any occstion just a change of sentiment and you have a gift that will have pride of place in any home thank you sue love always stay safe my friends love june horrocks. Xxxxxxxx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another fabulous creation, this time using the bejewelled background and edgers, with the hint of aqua, and finally the beautiful poinsettia head - which is stunning addition to this creation. Love it.

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

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card. The poinsettias are fabulous.
B xx

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
Lovely card today as said take the sentiment of and it could be used for any occasion

Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Hope you all have a good day and stay safe

Love
Hunnymummy54 MK
xxx

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good Morning Sue and all.
I love this one Sue with all it's delicate colours. Like Steph and Marion I'm a bit lacking of the Mojo and my craft room is so packed with 'stuff' that I can hardly move.
Anyway Sue, this morning I'm going to look at some of your recent samples and choose one to start me off and see what happens.
I did make a start on my Christmas Cards before the Pandemic and planned on finishing them around June. They do say that the best laid plans of Mice and Men etc. etc. don't they.
I will let you know tomorrow lol.
Have fun.
Marie P.

KEEP SAFE

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, gorgeous card lovely colours and the dies look amazing. The poinsettias are so pretty too.

Barbara V

Pauline Austen said...

Morning Sue,
What gorgeous poinsettias adorning your pretty card this morning. I wish that I'd bought this die, but I have so many poinsettia dies, and thought I didn't need any more.
Hugs xxx Pauline

CraftyCoffey said...

Great card, love the colours.

Michele

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful contemporary card today. I am in the midst of making my Christmas cards with plenty of your Poinsettias going on them. Yvonne xx

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
I always been a fan of poinsettia these look all most spider like, I'm going to check the amount of xmas cards l made today don't think my cards are as beautiful as yours as yours are always a inspiration.
Owlish Xx

Ann Topp said...

Good Mornings Sue. Ohhhh I love this And you know what ... I wad lucky enough to win this background die in your launch. So he's its going to be a favoutite. I love the colours too. Beautiful sample. Thankyou. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them today. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
PLEASE STAY SAFE EVERYONE 🙏 🙏 🙏.

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
Another lovely card today.I spent the afternoon yesterday looking through Pinterest at your cards. The whole afternoon just whizzed past.Take care everyone x

gwen70 said...

Gorgeous card today Sue xx

Crafty Cruiser said...

A beautiful card, suitable for all occasions.
Doreen R

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue, nice frosty colours today. I do like the poinsettias as it is unusual to see them at an angle rather than face-on.

Lisbeth

karenlotty said...

Lovely card I love the antique silver with the silver mirror

Beryl said...

Love this card.

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue Beautiful card I love those silver poinsettias I made a large number of Christmas cards in January & February but still have t do about 20 more special ones for family so I need to get on with them!

Tressa said...

Pretty card

Teresa

ursula said...

Most definitely not my favourite time of the year so I always struggle with Christmas card making, getting less and less each year....this is a lovely example for us, thank you Sue...luv Ursula xx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card. I love the aqua, white and antique silver together and your poinsettia flowers are gorgeous. I have all the preparation done for my Christmas cards just have to assemble them now.

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Handmade by Donna x said...

Hi Sue and everyone, a beautiful Christmas card today to feast our eyes upon. Im well into my Christmas cards and also lots of orders for family and friends. Still got several to make yet.
Steph, Marion and Marie I hope your mojo returns soon.
Hugs to anyone who needs one today and take care y'all hugs Donna xx

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

Nice card. Not even started my Christmas cards yet.

Love Helen xxx

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a very stylish card and I love the mix of antique silver and silver mirror card it just adds that little something special to the design.

Frances

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue such a lovely card, the design and colours are really good.. I do like how you've made the poinsettia flowers in two tone silver. I was so lucky to win the poinsettia dies on one of the Christmas launches. I will give this idea a go later Thank you xx

Jackie T said...

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

Rose in Chester said...

Wow Sue,
I love this card and what's more I have the jewelled b/grd and edgers - so now excuse not to make it.
Hugs
Rose

Pawprintx4 said...

So pretty. The shade of blue with the silver is lovely.
Everyone, be safe,
Stephanie K

Eunice Astle said...

Very different color palet but it is a wonderful card Sue.

CCM said...

Elegant and beautiful Love the colors used and the design.

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

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Lovely post...

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
Another lovely card today. I love the splash of colour in the middle and the flowers are gorgeous
Thank you a Sue you are so kind
Please take care my friend
Theresa G

sued99 said...

A really lovely card. I do like the flowers very much.
I think I have finished making my Christmas cards so am trying out a few ideas I’ve seen over recent months. X

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Very different colours and they work so well together! Really like this card and the silver flowers are lovely. I am finished my posting cards and now onto the special ones, just a few to go. Have had lots of fun with the polar bears and penguins this year and enjoyed the robins too
Hugs
Muriel x

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Wonderful card Sue x the colours are beautiful and I love the jewelled collection, the detail in the dies are lovely x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Fikreta said...

Beautiful card.