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Tuesday, 2 March 2021

To A Dear Friend

 Hello crafters!  I have a simple, but lovely Stampcut card to share today.  I started with a piece of Arctic Blue card for my background.  I use the Slimline Decorative Squared Rectangles and cut one larger frame and two smaller frames out of white card.  I glued them onto the blue card, slightly overlapping the edges.  I inked the Hydrangea Stampcut die with a Black Archival ink pad and die cut it.  I used Shaded Lilac and Tumbled Glass Distress markers to colour the flower and Forest Moss and Crushed Olive to colour the leaves.  I added some Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz to the flowers after colouring them.  The flower was added with mounting foam to the lower corner of the card.   I cut and added a few extra leaves as accents and added them too.  I used the To A Dear Friend sentiment cut out of Iris and black card.  I shadow the sentiment with the black die and glued it to the upper part of the card.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2"  x  8 1/4"  in size.  All for now. Sue x






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48 comments:

  1. dj from kettering2 March 2021 at 06:05



    Lovely card!!! That flower looks almost domed too.
    Very clean & fresh looking.

    Stay safe,


    Doreen x

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  2. Steph Cotterill2 March 2021 at 06:17

    Hi Sue. You've recreated so many memories with just one focal point- the hydrangea. Mum had a front garden full of them this shade of blue in particular and they were placed far enough apart for me at about 6ish to jump over them, almost like hydrangea leapfrog, you have the shading perfectly I'm sure I get the scent coming through. But my first thought was that this would be the perfect card to send to someone that's had a real bad time lately, it's so peaceful to look at Sue but speaks volumes. Hope you are safe and looking forward to your 2nd vaccine as most of us here are, stay well everyone you're all in my thoughts xxx

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  3. DeCor2 March 2021 at 06:21

    The hydrangea is gorgeous and perfect. I love the way you have used the frames in the background

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  4. kittyedavies47@gmail.com2 March 2021 at 06:23

    Morning Sue.
    Thank you a beautiful card.
    take care stay safe and have fun Kitty.

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  5. CraftyCoffey2 March 2021 at 06:37

    Lovely card today.

    Michele

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  6. Marion Scott2 March 2021 at 07:00

    Hello Sue, a beautiful card, love how you have used the rectangle dies as a backdrop to the gorgeous hydrangea.
    Marion S x

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  7. Pauline Austen2 March 2021 at 07:21

    Morning Sue, what a beautiful card. I love it! We have a pink and a white one in our garden but I would love a blue one like yours. X

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    1. Handmade by Donna x2 March 2021 at 11:07

      Hi Pauline, you can change the colour of your hydrangea to blue by making the soil more acidic.
      Hugs Donna xx

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  8. Anonymous2 March 2021 at 07:22

    Hi Sue, lovely card, the hydrangea looks so life like and the colour is beautiful. I love the way you have found a different use for the slimline frames as background.

    Barbara V

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  9. NannaShaz2 March 2021 at 07:33

    Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a beautiful lovely cheerful card today

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Hope you all have a good day and stay safe

    Love
    NannaShaz54 in MK
    xxx

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  10. Barbara Gosden2 March 2021 at 07:46

    Hi Sue
    A lovely card.
    B xx

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  11. Ann Topp2 March 2021 at 07:49

    Good Mornings Sue. Ohh what a beautiful card today Sue. I love this Hydrengia it looks like early morning dew has settled in it. But what I love most ... and what I would never have thought of ... is how you have a used the new slimline dies behind the flower. Oh you have got my mind racing now. What if you embossed those panels as well. Ohh here I go. I am getting like STEPHANIE with her lovely ramblings.Lol No offence meant Steph.Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.

    PLEASE STAY EXTRA SAFE EVERYONE 🙏 🙏 🙏. ITS NEARLY OVER.

    Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  12. June Smith2 March 2021 at 07:54

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh my word what a stunning sample, the hydrangea is such a beautiful stampcut (in fact I was cutting some out only yesterday to play with) - it is such an amazing concept, I hope you are bring more of these types of stampcuts out (Please),

    The frames behind it it are perfect setting for them too.

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

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  13. Marie P. from Longridge2 March 2021 at 07:56

    Good Morning Sue.
    If it wasn't for this blog I might stay in bed all day (lol)
    I'm beginning to feel that there's nothing to get up for.
    How ever, this beautiful card reminded me immediately of my Mum who died 65 years ago.
    She had a beautiful one in the front garden and tended it so well. There were no tea bags in those days but her first morning ritual after drinking her tea
    . she would go out with the tea leaves and carefully scatter them round the base of the plant.
    You see Sue, how you can bring back lovely memories and lift the spirits of your followers.
    Thank you .
    Marie P.

    KEEP SAFE

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  14. carol edwards2 March 2021 at 08:07

    Hello Sue, what beautiful card today. I love how you've used the slimline dies dies behind the beautiful hydrangea. You've created lots of memories today of this beautiful plant. I still have a beautiful pink one in the front garden and a smaller white one in the back. So pretty when they are both out. Thanks Sue, lovely card and sentiment xx

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  15. BridgetCG2 March 2021 at 08:15

    Hello Sue, this is a real beauty, love everything about it. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

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  16. cr@fty2 March 2021 at 08:24

    Good morning Sue
    What a beautiful card, I love the decorative rectangles and the hydrangea it’s one of my favourite flowers (sunflowers are my absolute favourite). The sentiment is fabulous!
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  17. karenlotty2 March 2021 at 08:24

    Lovely card This stamp and die cut concept is such a clever idea All done in one pass and no fiddling about trying to line things up

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  18. Owlish2 March 2021 at 08:40

    Hi SUE
    This is a very striking card today love it great colours.
    Owlish Xx

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  19. theresa w2 March 2021 at 09:03

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Beautiful card Sue x the hydrangea stamp cut is so pretty x I love how you have used the slimline dies in the background and such a perfect sentiment x thankyou Sue x
    Stay safe and keep crafting x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  20. Muriel2 March 2021 at 09:07

    Hello Sue and all
    Love the hydrangeas - you have coloured them perfectly. Always love the stamped die cut flowers- and another match of old and new with the frames in the background.
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  21. Lynne L2 March 2021 at 09:46

    Good morning Sue Beautiful card the hydrangea looks amazing with the added sparkle and lovely colours

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  22. Jackie T2 March 2021 at 09:49

    Good morning Sue this is a gorgeous card. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  23. Lisbeth2 March 2021 at 10:24

    Hi Sue. What a really good idea using the frames to create interest in the background. Love the sparkle on the hydrangea.

    Lisbeth

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  24. June Horrocks2 March 2021 at 10:54

    I loved the hydrangeas when you did the demo on tele we have two just that colour they never dissapoint year after year sue we have just found out we are to become great grandparents again love always sue stay safe my friends
    Love june horrocks. Cxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  25. Pat L2 March 2021 at 11:13

    Hi Sue
    Beautiful card, love the slimline rectangles behind the hydrangea stampcut and the little bit of sparkle on the flower

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  26. Handmade by Donna x2 March 2021 at 11:27

    Hi Sue and everyone, wow what a stunning card today. Is your favourite colour blue Sue, im not sure if I asked this before. But I love the inspiration today. What a great way to use the slimline dies too. The stampcuts are a fabulous idea, I know a lot of people hate to stamp so maybe this would help them too. Anyway gorgeous card and beautiful colours and for anyone who wants blue hydrangeas you change the ph of the soil to more acidic and apparently this makes the flowers blue. Take care all and hugs Donna xx

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  27. Jean Z2 March 2021 at 11:55

    Hi Sue, Beautiful card . love Jean Z xxxx

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  28. Helen Bell2 March 2021 at 12:17

    Hi Sue

    Very pretty card. Love the hydrangea. I have been saving coffee grounds to feed mine with.

    Love Helen xxx

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  29. Fluffycat2 March 2021 at 12:47

    Hi Sue, I love this beautiful card. Using your new rectangles for a background is inspired and something that I will have to try.

    Frances

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  30. Crafty Cruiser2 March 2021 at 12:57

    Really lovely!
    Doreen R

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  31. Pawprintx42 March 2021 at 13:39

    Great card.I love the hydrangea die and the idea of combining the slim dies as a background is so clever. Beautiful card.
    Everyone, enjoy Tuesday,
    Stephanie K

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  32. ursula2 March 2021 at 13:53

    Beautiful card combining the new slimline rectangle and the beautiful hydrangea, a most beautiful flower, just love the colours you have used on it....luv Ursula xx

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  33. Eunice Astle2 March 2021 at 15:31

    Love love the Hydrangea Sue, such a wonderful card!!!

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  34. hazel young2 March 2021 at 16:43

    Fabulous card Sue xx

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  35. Deb E Isle of Wight2 March 2021 at 18:54

    Lovely post these stamp cuts are great...

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  36. Crafty Vonnie2 March 2021 at 19:44

    Good evening Sue,
    A truly beautiful card today with your beautiful hydrangea which I have 3 large plants in my garden. Yvonne xx

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  37. Yorkie girl 2 March 2021 at 20:17

    Hi Sue
    What a lovey feminine card the new die looks great I must get my hands on one to give it a go
    That hydrangea looks awesome
    Please take care my friend
    Theresa G

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  38. sued992 March 2021 at 21:05

    Fabulous card. The stamp cuts are amazing. X

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  39. CCM2 March 2021 at 21:18

    Very pretty card. I love hydrangea and the way you used the slimline frames. It is a pretty design.

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

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  40. Alice (scrAPpamondo)2 March 2021 at 21:34

    Great use of the Hydrangea Stampcut die!! Love the dimension!!

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  41. Princess Pixie!2 March 2021 at 22:42

    Hi Sue
    Such a pretty card x
    Stampcuts and slimline dies - what’s not to like x
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  42. Sandra3 March 2021 at 08:08

    This card is so pretty and I really like how you used slimline dies to created the background. What a great way to stretch the use of dies.

    Sandra Smith
    Queen Creek

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  43. lindyloo12 Somerset3 March 2021 at 10:25

    Just beautiful!

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  44. Suemac3 March 2021 at 17:29

    A stunning card.

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  45. Rose in Chester4 March 2021 at 19:35

    Hi Sue,
    A stunner of a card, the colours are BEAUTIFUL...
    Hugs
    Rose

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  46. Marguerite Kemp7 March 2021 at 08:44

    Lovely card Sue, I too love the colours you chose xx

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