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Wednesday 27 January 2021

You Are The Best

 Hi bloggers!  I thought I would share another card that uses the new Pixie Sparkles today!  I started with a piece of white card and use the Fuchsia Rose, the Pale Blush and Beyond Blue Pixie Sparkles all over the card.  I spritzed it with water to activate the powder.  I decided to use a brush to move the colour  all over the card.  Once dry, I used the Millie die to cut an aperture in the centre.   I used the Rope Chain embossing folder and added some texture to the background, then added mounting foam to the back.  I added the background over another piece of white card, then recessed the fall away centre piece from the background, back into place.  I cut the Millie die in white and glued it in the aperture too.  I cut the You Are The Best sentiment out of an extra bit of the Pixied Sparkle card and glued it to a circle then in the middle of the Millie die.  I made a single flower using the solid flower from the Striped Nasturtium set and added a couple of leaves from the Lace Edged Leaves as accents.  I used the Striped Swirl  Edger  set and cut two thin decorative borders from the Sparkle card and glued them to a strip of white card then to the edges of the card.  I used the outer two cutting dies form the Millie set and cut a white frame and glued it to the outside of the aperture.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/4"  x 8 1/2"  in size.  All for now. Sue x







                                                                              
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50 comments:

  1. Hi Sue if I was brilliant with maths I'd work out how many comments I'd posted over the years and how many times I'd used the same expressions to put your inspiration into words, but my maths are as hit and miss as my card making unlike this beautiful sample, I just know I'll fall in love with the sparkles but I'm so frustrated that I'm not needing to replace any craft stock, it's sad, so sad that our world has changed to such an extent. On the plus side we're seeing the odd new name since launch but unfortunately a lot of people disappear never to be seen again until the next beautiful launch, so I'll send my love to all that visit today and please STAY SAFE KEEP CARING xxx 😘

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

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  3. A very pretty card Sue, love the look of the new pixie sparkles
    Marion S x

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  4. This card is lovely with the soft muted colors. I like the added embossed background and the beautiful focal point and sentiment.

    Sandra Smith
    Queen Creek

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  5. Lovely card, very pretty.

    Michele

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  6. Hello Sue, a really pretty card today with new pixie powders. I really like the colours you've used. Thanks Sue xx

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  7. Hi Sue, very pretty card using lovely pixie powders.

    Barbara V

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  8. Hello Sue
    Another stunning card I do like the new pixie sparkles they add a new dimension to your wonderful dies.Take care everyone x

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  9. Marie P. from Longridge27 January 2021 at 07:45

    Good Morning Sue and all.
    A beautiful card, one that makes me wish my dies were more organised. Mind you, I think this one is beyond my capabilities but I can dream can't I.
    I just love everything about it.
    Thank you Sue.
    Marie P.

    KEEP SAFE

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  10. Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another gorgeous sample using the pixie sparkles, how beautiful the colours are and I suspect this looks even better in real life.

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

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  11. Hi SUE
    Another very pretty card using the famous pixie powders love the colours.
    Owlish Xx p

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  12. dj from kettering27 January 2021 at 08:20



    These pixie sparkles do add a lovely edge to this
    card & the colours are so gorgeous.

    Stay safe,


    Doreen x

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  13. Good morning Sue,
    A very elegant feminine card today with your beautiful pixie sparkles. Yvonne xx

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  14. Good Mornings Sue. Wow so pretty ... I just love the colours on the embossed background. And I knew that the main focal die was Millie as soon as I opened up. She is one of my all time favourites along with Maggie. Its a pity we dont have real time blog pictures so we can see the new sparkle on the new pixie powders. Would love to see them close up. Beautiful card Sue. Thankyou. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.

    PLEASE STAY EXTRA SAFE EVERYONE 🙏 🙏 🙏

    Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.x x

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  15. Hello Sue, a gorgeous card and superb colour combo. Have still not had the opportunity to play with Pixie sparkles. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

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  16. A really lovely card. Pretty colours and the embossing folder just frames everything so well. X

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  17. Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    Wow what a beautiful card today love these pixie sparkles there definitely a must have I need items lol

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Hope you all have a good day and stay safe and well

    Love
    Hunnymummy54 MK
    xxx

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  18. Hi Sue this is a stunning card. It is just so beautiful. Have a good day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  19. Hi Sue. What a very pretty card today. I do love those pixie sparkles, they really make the background sing which means you don't have to add too many other embellishments, helping with postal costs.

    Lisbeth

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  20. Wow, fab work with Pixie Sparkles!!! Amazing card!

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  21. Hi Sue Beautiful card the colours are very pretty and Millie is beautiful too!

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  22. Hi Sue
    This card is stunning - I can see I need the new Pixie Sparkles. Millie is a beautiful die.
    Hugs
    Rose

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  23. Hi Sue and everyone who pops by today. A very beautiful and feminine card today. I love the new pixie sparkles too and watched all Jamie's shows, now that I can actually record them. There are so many fabulous techniques I might need to try some with my pixie powders until I can purchase the sparkles. I love crafting but I need to buy everything haha. Anyway I digress, what a gorgeous piece of inspiration you have for us today. I doook forward to seeing your cards every day hugs Donna xx

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  24. What a stunning card, I love how by using the brush to blend the colours further has worked another thing I'm going to have to try out, I tried 3 different ones yesterday and can't wait to turn them into some 'hopefully' stunning cards.

    Many thanks for all your inspiration.

    LesleyT

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  25. Hi Sue
    A beautiful card featuring the new pixie sparkles, love the tip about using a brush and must try that. Always regret not adding Millie to my collection but now that I’m into making slimline cards she wouldn’t fit!!

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  26. Hi Sue

    Beautiful card, such pretty colours. I think you’re having fun with the new pixies.

    Love Helen xxx

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  27. What a beauty! Those colours are soft & dreamy giving the card a shabby chic look. I can’t wait to try the sparkles but until I start selling again I have to curb my spending. Hopefully things will look up in the summer. Thank you Sue.

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  28. Good morning Sue
    I love the soft pretty colours of today’s card!
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  29. Love this look of the new pixie sparkles, so subtle but beautiful, superb card made using it....luv Ursula xx

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  30. I was umming and ah-ing about getting the pixie sparkles but I think you have pretty much sold them to me Sue!
    Feelinefinecrafts/Kathryn/KraftyKazKardz

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  31. Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Such a pretty card Sue x the background is beautiful and I love millie x thankyou Sue x
    Stay safe and keep crafting x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  32. Gorgeous card and the colours are so delicate can't wait to try the pixie sparkles. Thank you for your inspiration.

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  33. The subtle colours of the pixie sparkles are so nice xx

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  34. A beautiful card sue I love it. The colours are great so soft how great to recieve a card like this keep for ever card
    Love always sue stay safe my. Friends
    June horrocks xxxxxx

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  35. Hi Sue, I love the soft and gentle look to this card. I also love Millie and although I do not yet have any pixie sparkles I think that I will try to achieve something similar with ordinary pixies and the silver one.

    Frances

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  36. Gorgeous card Sue, soft colors and a great idea with the pixie sparkles!!!

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  37. Beautiful card, love the colours:))

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  38. This is sooooooo pretty! Take care and stay safe xxx

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  39. Hi Sue
    What a pretty and beautiful card I must check out those powders they look amazing
    I think I love everything about this one Sue
    Gorgeous just gorgeous
    Please take care my friend
    Theresa G

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  40. Hi Sue
    Pretty card, was not sure about the colour first but when you
    see the shine on the card it makes it so much more
    Maria x

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  41. The new Pixie Sparkles are really beautiful and the card is so lovely. Thanks for sharing , Sue.

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

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  42. Pretty card Sue, love the Pixie Sparkles you have used and very nice stencil pattern xx

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  43. This is gorgeous. I love the background colours.

    Teresa

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