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Wednesday 19 May 2021

The Best Ever Birthday

Hi bloggers!  I just love these bright backgrounds with the Big Bold Word dies!  I started with some Pearlescent watercolour inks (Lemon Glacier and Stormy Sky) and applied them in a diagonal striped sort of manner.  I spritzed them with water to get the colours to flow into each other a bit, then used my heat tool to dry the background.  Next I cut the Birthday Big Bold Word out of black card twice and glued them together.  I glued them to the background, then filled in the letters one at a time with Cosmic Shimmer dries clear glue.  I used Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz on each of the letters, then tapped off the rest.  Once completely dry, the letters turn clear and you have my rock candy technique giving them a shimmery glitter, but allowing the background to show through.  I stamped and cut out the sentiment tags and added them above and below the Birthday die cut.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2"  x  7 1/2"  in size.  All for now. Sue x







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48 comments:

  1. hazel young19 May 2021 at 06:06

    Fabulous card Sue, always love these word cards xx

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  2. Anonymous19 May 2021 at 06:17

    Hi Sue, lovely card. The colours make a fabulous background for the big bold words.

    Barbara V

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  3. BridgetCG19 May 2021 at 06:19

    Morning Sue, I love my big Word dies and stamp sets, and this card when it was in the release was one of my favourites. Another great technique to try. Take care and stay sage everyone. Bx

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  4. Jan on the Fosse19 May 2021 at 06:20

    Hi Sue
    Great card.Love it

    Congratulations to all the winners enjoy your dies.
    Jan x

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  5. Steph Cotterill19 May 2021 at 06:26

    Hiya Sue. For the past few launches I've window shopped and requested that you dont put my name into the draw at Random.com hoping one day I can get back to enjoying what I love, investing in your dies so you can imagine how I felt yesterday and I'm still smiling thank you.
    These large sentiment dies are on the list of most useful when I hopefully return to market, they are so useful for batch making with various backgrounds, brilliant for CAS and brilliant for 'going to town's on, you give us pretty dies, useful dies new first time concept dies/stamps but most of all you give us everything we need to makes a person's day, thank you xxx

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  6. kittyedavies47@gmail.com19 May 2021 at 06:28

    Morning Sue.
    Thank you a very pretty glittery card.
    Take care stay safe and have fun Kitty.

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  7. Muriel19 May 2021 at 06:41

    Hello Sue and all
    I just love, love, love this die. I was lucky enough to win it at release and would have worn it out by now if not for the quality of your dies lol !!
    I have paper pieced glittered letters with it and it really worth the effort. I now have the outline in glitter and am wondering what to do with it, come on mojo !
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  8. Ann Topp19 May 2021 at 06:42

    Good Morning Sue.. Beautiful card again for this morning. I love how you have made the background Sue and the big bold Birthday doesn't need anything else. Just brilliant for the men cards.
    Thankyou Sue.

    CONGRATULATIONS to all the lucky winners.

    AND ESPECIALLY FOR STEPHANIE
    I am so happy FOR you that you won one of the floral panels you were liking so much.

    PLEASE KEEP STAYING SAFE 🙏 🙏 🙏.

    Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  9. Clai0119 May 2021 at 06:45

    Great zesty and fun card x

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  10. Netty The Runner19 May 2021 at 06:46

    Lovely die Sue. The background really shows it well. Great for a guy’s card.
    Annette x

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  11. Marie P. from Longridge19 May 2021 at 07:12

    Good Morning Sue and Congratulations to all the lucky winners. I haven't looked at the list yet but will do so very shortly.
    I really love the background on todays card. I think I should spend a day or two just making backgrounds and get some use out of the many things I've purchased over the years. Those BIG BOLD letters look great on so many different cardsdon't they.
    Thank you Sue and have a good day.
    Marie P.

    KEEP SAFE

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  12. Marion Scott19 May 2021 at 07:14

    Hello Sue, love these big bold word dies and the options with them are numerous and gender friendly. Love the background on this sample and the glitter letters give it a bit of dimensions. Must try this one
    Marion S x

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  13. Barbara Gosden19 May 2021 at 07:21

    Hi Sue
    A great card.
    Congrats to the winners.
    B xx

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  14. June Smith19 May 2021 at 07:22

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, what a beautiful array of colour on todays sample with the Birthday' die cut out and raised on top, suitable for any age group too.

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

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  15. zoemo19 May 2021 at 07:24

    These word cards are fabulous, I have the HAPPY one and it’s come in so handy.

    Well done to the winners from the latest draw, nice to see some familiar names!

    Zoe in Pencoed xx

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  16. Crewe Trish19 May 2021 at 07:27

    Hello Sue
    I only make cards for family and friends so I have to be selective on what dies I buy. I bought the bold happy die and I love it it is a brilliant all rounder I have just finished making a card for my niece and my brother using it. Congratulations again to everyone who won.Take care everyone x

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  17. djfromkettering19 May 2021 at 07:28



    Love that rock candy effect, must give it ago!!!

    Stay safe,

    Doreen x

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  18. NannaShaz19 May 2021 at 07:31

    Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a great bright bold 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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  19. karenlotty19 May 2021 at 07:54

    I love the bold dies - this one in particular I would find it so handy and is on my Wish List x

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  20. theresa w19 May 2021 at 07:59

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Fantastic card Sue x I love the big word dies and I love all the inspiration you give us x thankyou Sue x sorry been awol for a couple of days have a much needed short staycation x
    Congratulations to all the lucky winners and have lots of fun with your prizes x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  21. Handmade by Donna x19 May 2021 at 08:02

    Hi Sue and everyone another stunning card today. Love all the colours in the background and the touch of sparkle.
    Congrats to all the winners yesterday, I was very happy to see a few of the regulars in there. I only just looked as I forgot to check back yesterday. Happy crafting everyone.
    Hugs
    Donna xx

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  22. carol edwards19 May 2021 at 08:20

    Hello Sue, a wonderful bright and happy card so perfect for a birthday. Love the techniques used and colours. Congratulations again to all the winners. We all are lucky for the inspiration and smiles you give us each day Carol E xx

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  23. Lynda19 May 2021 at 08:46

    Good morning Sue and all,
    Stunning card and colours it really pops out with the glitter it takes it up another level
    Lynda Croft X. Stay Safe Everyone Keep Crafting X

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  24. Deb E Isle of Wight19 May 2021 at 08:59

    Another great post with a standout background and a die that pops....Congrats to all the winners yesterday...

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  25. Jackie T19 May 2021 at 09:13

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

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  26. Anonymous19 May 2021 at 09:24

    Hi Sue, yet another fantastic technique giving a unique background. WakeyL

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  27. Owlish19 May 2021 at 09:45

    Hi SUE
    There is some fantastic colour combo on your card today, l really can't see me buying this big bold dies, but always make a lovely card with them.
    Owlish Xx

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  28. Lynne L19 May 2021 at 09:55

    Hi Sue Lovely bright & glittery card I was so thrilled to see my name on the winners list yesterday Sue Thankyou so much for your generosity

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  29. Valerija19 May 2021 at 10:06

    What a lovely card. Gorgeous background and great sentiment die.
    Valerija xx

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  30. Helen Bell19 May 2021 at 10:11

    Hi Sue

    Fabulously big and bold! Great card and it’s nice and colourful.

    Congratulations to all the lucky winners yesterday. I bet you are all still smiling!

    Love Helen xxx

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  31. Pat L19 May 2021 at 10:25

    Hi Sue
    A brilliant background for your big,bold Die. Congratulations again to all the winners yesterday

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  32. Lisbeth19 May 2021 at 10:37

    Hi Sue. What a really different way to create a background which is non-gender specific depending on the colours that you use. As you probably know, I do love a bit of sparkle and this card has just the right amount.

    Lisbeth

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  33. June Horrocks19 May 2021 at 11:05

    Morning sue big bold and beautiful love the colours it’s a great card to celebrate I am making card today for my grandson Joseph he past his driving test yesterday love always sue stay safe my friends June Horrocks xxxxxso pleased you got a die that you liked Steph xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  34. Yorks butterfly19 May 2021 at 12:14

    Hi Sue, a lovely bright cheerful card. These big sentiment dies are fabulous!ours, so useful. Congratulations to all the lucky winners, Enjoy your new dies xx

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  35. Fluffycat19 May 2021 at 12:41

    Hi Sue, a lovely bright and bold card suitable for just about anyone. Love the touch of sparkle within the letters.

    Frances

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  36. Crafty Cruiser19 May 2021 at 12:44

    Lovely colours on this bold card, suitable for any age or gender. I’m one of the lucky winners so thank you Sue and congratulations to all the others too. It’s nice to see quite a few familiar names.
    Doreen R

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  37. Sandra19 May 2021 at 12:57

    I am thrilled to be chosen as a winner of the Sympathy Word Die/Stamp set! Thank you so much.

    Sandra Smith

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  38. Pawprintx419 May 2021 at 13:47

    Fabulous card. I love the background and the bold frame die.
    Stephanie K

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  39. CraftyJo19 May 2021 at 13:50

    So cheerful :)

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  40. Eunice Astle19 May 2021 at 16:31

    Awesome card Sue, love the background colors!

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  41. ursula19 May 2021 at 19:33

    An amazing simple card that says it all....luv Ursula xx

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  42. Princess Pixie!19 May 2021 at 20:23

    Hi Sue
    Happy Wednesday (evening) everyone x
    Absolutely love this card. That background is spectacular x
    Crafty hugs x
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  43. sued9919 May 2021 at 20:55

    A lovely bright card. Congratulations to all the winners from yesterday. X

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  44. Yorkie girl 19 May 2021 at 21:52

    Hi Sue
    Wow your backgrounds are getting better and better I love this one
    These word dies are brilliant I nearly bought one on Saturday but they did not have the happy birthday in stock so I bought one of your new release so all good
    Please take care my friend
    Hugs Theresa G

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  45. Rose in Chester20 May 2021 at 14:59

    Hi Sue,
    This card says it all - Wonderful.
    Hugs
    Rose

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  46. CCM20 May 2021 at 21:25

    Spectacular! Love it!

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

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