Saturday, 6 February 2021

To A Dear Friend

Hi crafters!  Here's a card that I made awhile back.  I used one of my backgrounds from my craft stash for the circle frames in it.  The background piece was made using Teal Wash Pixie Powder and then after spritzing with water, I covered it with a piece of cling film and scrunched it up and allowed it to dry.  I used the Double Stitched Ovals and cut two thin frames from it.  I made the outer frame a multi-layered frame by adding it to a wider white frame.  I used the Quilted Pillow Embossing folder to add texture to a piece of white card for the background of this card.  I added the frames to the embossed background using mounting foam.  I cut the To A Dear Friend sentiment out of a leftover piece of the pixied card as well as cutting the centres to my flowers.  I glued the sentiment into the centre of the card.  Using the Petal Pocket Flower die, I cut all three sizes and assembled them.  I added in the blue pixied centres and arranged them in opposite corners of the frames.  Using the Lace Edged Leaves, I added accents around the flowers in white.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are  6 3/4"   x        7 3/4"  in size.  All for now. Sue x







46 comments:

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh my goodness what fantastic colour the pixie powder teal produces, I absolutely love this colour and to put it on the embossing folder really does set it off, your so clever.

Wonderful to see you yesterday on C&C with the stampcuts, answered so many of my questions, thank you.

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

hazel young said...

Pretty card Sue xx Hazel

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A beautiful card thank you.
It was wonderful seeing you yesterday a great demo.
Take care stay safe and have fun Kitty.

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue we had a lovely Friday afternoon here in the uk watching your demo, you certainly have opened up a new concept with your Stampcuts, there must be a innovative award out there somewhere for something so new and so different in the craft world. These will definitely have to go onto my gift list the first in a year, the first since last February when we were told our farmers market had to stop trading. I have no reason to do any crafting at present unless I get an order so boredom is just about driving me to distraction, anyone else in our beautiful group feeling the same? Oh well we've got through this without getting poorly so I shouldn't whinge, so I'll thank you Sue for a beautiful week of inspiration and for brightening our day yesterday and love and virtual hugs to all that need a big cuddle xxx

Handmade by Donna x said...

Hi Sue and everyone, well this isn't usually my favourite embossing folder but it seems to be growing on me as I don't mind it here. Love the pops of blue too. Higs to anyone who needs one today Donna xx

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue it was lovely to see you yesterday and to watch your demonstration of your new idea. I like to watch Jamie too, he's has such a relaxed way of crafting and comes up with so many ideas and tips. Today's card is really lovely Sue, I like the style and colours used, the background folder looks pretty too. Xx

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
So nice to see you again on our TV.Great new concept with the Stampcuts.
Beautiful card today
Thanks Jan x

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card.
B xx

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a beautiful card today lovely bright and cheerful and I love 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
Hunnymummy54 MK
xxx

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good morning all.
Would you believe that my cleaning crew came yesterday at exactly the same time as I was about to sign in to my PC anticipating seeing you Sue.. Long story short. I missed the whole show. I was so looking forward to it
Todays card is beautiful in every way. A true SUE WILSON card with the beautiful colours and great sentiment.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Hugs.
Marie P.

KEEP SAFE

dj from kettering said...



I've recorded yesterday's show to watch later, a cup
of coffee, and a lovely time had by all!!! Love the
teal colour too, that sentiment is soo usrful for all
occasions.

Stay safe,

Doreen x

CraftyCoffey said...

Gorgeous card, love the colours.

Michele

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
It is so nice to see some of your older dies in action and the teal colour is lovely.We had a busy day moving back into our living room so I spent a well earned time in the evening upstairs watching you on the screen,it's a brilliant concept.Take care everyone x

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Fabulous card Sue x the teal is such a lovely colour and I really like the embossing folder x the flowers are so pretty with the coloured centres x thankyou Sue x
Stay safe and keep crafting x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
Stunning card in beautiful colours! I forgot about these flowers I love it when you use your older dies it jogs my memory and it reminds me how beautiful they are.
Hugs x
Heather T

karenlotty said...

Pretty card I love this PP technique but I seem to need to add Silver Dream or Rich Gold to get any definition from the cling film effect
Take care all x

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
What a fantastic card love those petal pocket flowers great colours.
Owlish Xx

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. Ohhh what a beautiful card. A true Sue Wilson classic I love it. I love everything on it ... the only thing I don't have are the petal pocket flowers ... but that is not a problem ... I can use a flower die from my stash.

DONNA you must take another look at the embossing folder. In real life it's a beautiful folder and not only that it can be used for male cards as well. After Bed of Roses this Quilted Pillow is my favourite. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.

PLEASE STAY EXTRA SAFE EVERYONE 🙏 🙏 🙏

Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, absolutely lovely, would brighten anyones day to receive this card. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

June Horrocks said...

It was lovely to see you. Adgain sue great demo ithe new concept was great you are so clever I’m sure your not on your own Steph my charity is stoped taking the cards until further notice as the people that sell them can’t work
Thank you sue for the stunning card love always
Vstay safe my friends June Horrocks xxxxxx

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card today & it was lovely seeing you on our TV's yesterday. Yvonne xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, a lovely bright card. The pixie powders are all so so beautiful.. just the card we need to brighten up a very dreary day.

Barbara V

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card, the teal wash is one of my favourite pixie powders. Enjoyed watching you and Jamie yesterday demonstrate how to use the new stampcut dies

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue this is a stunning card. I love it. Have a great weekend. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Anonymous said...

Good morning Sue, love the cling film idea to give additional texture. It's amazing how you and Jamie are both drawn to the Hydrangea! WakeyL

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Happy Saturday everyone x
This is a true Sue card and I love it. Love the colours, love the layout - gorgeous x
Let me begin with Pixie Powders! My fave! I have played with these so much and have never tried the cling film method. As Princess Pixie I feel it my duty to rectify that situation ASAP! In fact that could be today. I had left the day free to play with your new dies but as yet they haven’t arrived so I feel a few backgrounds coming on. Lol x
The more I see the Quilted Pillow embossing folder the more it seems to be calling my name. I think it may have to come and join my folder family. I love the Petal Pocket flowers. I have these and used them a lot when I first got them. I think they will be having a day out very soon along with that large roll of cling film x
Loved your demo yesterday. Your new stampcuts really are fabulous. I am sure I am not alone in my wishing to have more added to the collection. It really is such a joy to see you back on our screens but there is just not enough of you. Roll on the days when we can have you entertaining us for much longer x
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

Pawprintx4 said...

A lovely card and I do love that sentiment (which I am fortunate to have). The teal wash is perfect with white. Just a very nice card to send to someone dear.
Have a fabulous, safe, Saturday,
Stephanie K

Scottydog said...

A lovely card today, as you know anything using pixies is a hit with me & that is one of my favourite embossing folders, I use it so much. It was lovely to see you looking so well Sue & I just can’t wait to get my hands on some of these new Dies (on order) thank you for your inspiration Sue.

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue Lovely cardI like the pixie powder frames I really enjoyed the shows yesterday the stamp cuts are amazing Lovely to see you on our Tvs again

Helen Bell said...

HonSue

Beautiful card. Unfortunately I have not seen you or any of Jamie’s shows yet, though they are recorded. Too busy stripping wallpaper off at the moment, but looking forward to watching them soon.

Love Helen xxx

Crafty Cruiser said...

Gorgeous colour on this really lovely card.
Doreen R

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
I love the flowers and the colour scheme.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a lovely card with the gorgeous teal pixies. Love the way using the pixies for the centre of the flowers really lifts them. I enjoyed Jamie's shows yesterday and it was lovely to see you in the afternoon, loved your demo.

Frances

sued99 said...

A gorgeous card and such a beautiful colour. Been playing with my new stamp cut die this afternoon. X

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Such a lovely card, but have missed seeing you on C&C, do you have your demo on the Creative expressions FB??
Hugs
Rose

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
Wow I love this card. I love everything about it for me it is perfect
The ovals look amazing in the colour you created. Gorgeous
Please take care my friend
Theresa G

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. Great to see you on TV again. The air over there must be agreeing with you as you look so well!

Love the unusual layout of your card today and the colour pops so nicely against the white background.

Lisbeth

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Just delightful!! Love the sweetness!

Marion Scott said...

Beautiful card Sue. Was great to see you on our TV screens yesterday. I do so miss seeing your demos and your You Tube videos.
Marion S x

Betty McAlister said...

A gorgeous card Sue. Have recorded your show but no time to watch it yet xx

Fikreta said...

Gorgeous card.

ursula said...

I just love this just the two colours, so so pretty...luv Ursula xx

Eunice Astle said...

Lovely card Sue.

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, lovely card. love Jean Z xxx

KraftyKazKardz said...

SO pretty!

CCM said...

Lovely card. The Petal Pocket Flowers are so pretty.

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