We are starting the April die release blog launch tomorrow morning just to let you know! There are eleven dies in this release including some new Stampcut designs! Hope to see you bright and early tomorrow! All for now, Sue x
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Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Retail Therapy
Hello bloggers! How about this fun retail therapy card! LOL I started with a piece of white card and used the Beyond Blue Pixie Sparkles all over it then spritzed it with water. After it was thoroughly dried, I used the Slimline Essential Frames to cut a large frame. Next I used the Slimline Decorative Rectangle Trio Aperture and cut it out of white card. I used the centre fall away from the Pixie Sparkle frame and glued it behind. I added the frame with mounting foam over the aperture trio. Next I used the Retail Therapy die set and cut two shoes out of black gloss card and glued them in the top opening. I cut two nail polishes and a lipstick and glued them into the bottom frame. I cut the retail therapy sentiment out of white and added a black shadow. I glued that into the centre then added small versions of perfume bottles and a shoe underneath. The card was completed with white mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 5" x 9 1/4" in size.
Fabulous girly card Sue xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue if there's one great reason to keep a sheet or 2 of black gloss cardstock this is surly it, oh those shoes look amazing when cut in black gloss - I also use it on designer shoes too lol black and red soul so much cheaper than the real thing lol, there are one pair of shoes with platforms and ankle straps I dont use, they look like they're to uncomfortable to wear 'all night' if you read between the lines (apologies to those friends that wore those way back when)
ReplyDeleteI just love this set and used it so much for market cards, they are much loved by crafters and buyers of our work so thank you and i look forward to watching what you have for us tomorrow.
I loved reading that those friends we've seen here for many years are now feeling human again and recognising that face in the mirror again lol we're getting there slowly but carefully xxx
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteThank you a great girly card, thank you.
Take care stay safe and have fun Kitty.
Looking forward to your new collection tomorrow.
Morning Sue, a brilliant fun and girly card, perfect for the current period with shops re-opening. looking forward to the new release, to see what you bring us this month. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteGreat card today.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Hello Sue, great card , love it. Looking forward to tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA fun card.
B xx
Hello Sue and all.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card once more and shows just how much you can get into a small place when you have all the pieces at hand.
I'm almost sure that I have that shoe die somewhere,
Thank you for all you do for us.
Marie .P
KEEP SAFE
I have this set and the aperture dies are perfect for it. Another launch tomorrow....exciting times are here again!
ReplyDeleteZoe in Pencoed x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh my goodness you have done it again, how I love this one - the frames are a perfect backdrop for the retail therapy dies and yes I have all these, now where id I put that black gloss card....................
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the new release blog tomorrow
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Lovely fun card and look forward to tomorrow x
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ReplyDeleteThose shoes look marvellous in that black gloss!! I don't
think I've ever wore heels that high!!!
Roll on tomorrow!
Stay safe,
Doreen x
Hi Sue, Great card, love the slimline cards and the girlie dies look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
Hello Sue, wow fabulous black glossy shoes. I could never wear shoes that high but I love patent leather since a child. Such a perfect card for the start of shops opening. Xx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA fabulous girly card today, love all the components used. Yvonne xx
Hello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteHave to agree, this is a great card. I have these dies too and love how they look in slimline,
Hugs
Muriel x
Hi Sue. What a really great card which works really well with the times as the non-essential retail shops have just re-opened! Lovely card for us girls.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Good Mornings Sue. Absolutely beautiful card today Sue. And I know just the right girls who would think this was amazing.
ReplyDeleteI certainly feel a little better after going out shopping yesterday ... and a bite to eat in the outside space at a country pub In the glorious sunshine. A lovely afternoon ... Hair dresser in the morning ... Looking forward to some particraft goodies tomorrow ... What a lovely week so far. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.
PLEASE STAY SAFE EVERYONE 🙏 🙏 🙏
Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteSo much looking forward to the new launch tomorrow :))
I have black gloss card solely to die cut the shoes 🤣 It’s a lovely card and ooh to be able to shop again!
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteI think most of us have these dies they are so useful.I recently used them for my granddaughters 14th birthday card and she loved them. I had my hair done yesterday so suddenly feel human.I am so looking forward to seeing tomorrows new collection.Take care everyone x
Hi SUE
ReplyDeleteOmg what a fantastic card love everything you done with this card my granddaughters would love this card, great inspiration thanks SUE.
Owlish Xx
Hi Sue, what an ideal card especially for a teenage girl. WakeyL
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all my crafting friends a fabulous card today l have made this card l didn’t have glossy card stock so I used Ranger glossy accents and that gave the same results .Lynda Croft X Stay Safe Everyone Keep Crafting. P S l had my hair cut yesterday it made me feel great Friday it is my nails and eyebrows then I will start to feel my self again.Big Hugs to all X
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteFab card and, apart from the black gloss card, I have everything to make my version of it. Looking forward to seeing your new collection
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Good morning this is a gorgeous card. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Very appropriate as our shops have just opened!
ReplyDeleteDoreen R
Hi Sue and everyone what a great card. Yes very appropriate at the moment and great for any age ladies cards.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing what the new launch holds tomorrow and more things to add to my wish list im sure haha.
Hugs Donna xx
Hi Sue, a brilliant card especially for all those fashion conscious ladies out there. I too love the black gloss shoes although they are something that I would never be able to wear as I would probably fall over and break an ankle lol. I was able to get my hair cut yesterday but here in Scotland we have to wait another couple of weeks before we can have some much needed retail therapy although on Friday my k & k friends are looking forward to at last meeting up in the park again weather permitting.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the new launch tomorrow and seeing what your amazing creativity has in store for us.
Frances
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWell i have just bought this aperture die but not got the others but i am sure i can find some dies in my stash to enable me to emulate your design It’s gorgeous by the way
Please take care my friend
Hugs Theresa G
I love the patent leather heels. Very cute card. Just right for some of my prissie buddies. I do love the slimline cards.
ReplyDeleteHump Day everyone. Be safe and crafty,
Stephanie K
Love that background. Not really into retail therapy but a cute card
ReplyDeleteA great card for the fashion girls xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue Great card and perfect for this week with the reopening of retail shops Looking forward to your new launch
ReplyDeleteA lovely girly card!
ReplyDeleteLovely card,this would be great for my soon to be teenage granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card!
Hugs x
Heather T
A beautiful card for that special occasion....luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeletegreat card!
ReplyDeleteGood to see this card Sue as I was wondering if these Dies (which I have) would fit the apertures, now off to find a stockist which has that die. Thank you Sue. Looking forward to tomorrow, what delights do you have in store for us, I wonder?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun girly card Sue, love it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteGreat fun card. I know someone that this would be perfect for too.
Love Helen xxx
Great post, particularly for the fashion conscious teenager....Love it and looking forward to the next launch as always...
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and girlie card, Sue! You've made my day! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to tomorrow!
Hugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy
I’ve always loved your shadow box dies and have used them many times. It’s good to see a new version of this idea. X
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteMust get my make up on again............
Such a cheerful card.
Hugs
Rose
Hi Sue
ReplyDeletea fun card for someone into shoes and make up.
Looking forward to later :)
Maria x
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Sue x the retail therapy dies fit perfectly in the apertures x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteFabulous card I love the detail in each retail therapy die!
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Heather T
A super feminine slimline, such lovely inspiration!
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