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Tuesday 22 June 2021

Swirling Rays Background

 Hi bloggers!  The next die from our list of new Christmas releases is the Swirling Rays Background die set.  While I designed this to go with the Christmas Angel, it can certainly be used without the angel and will even work fabulously for non Christmas themed cards as well.  It looks great with Pixie Powders (as shown here), you can paper piece it or even layer it offset for unique designs, it is a really versatile die.  If you like the look of this one and would like to be entered into the drawing to possibly win it, then just leave a comment on this post.  I will be back here at 3pm today for the third post of the day.  All for now, Sue x


                                                                                 

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89 comments:

  1. Anonymous22 June 2021 at 12:03

    Loving the rays
    Elizabeth Bennett

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  2. June Smith22 June 2021 at 12:07

    Afternoon Sue and all Wilsonettes what a fabulous die this is, one of those all year round die sets that can be used for any occasion, I like it when we get our moneys worth don't you, and you have certainly given us that with this die. Love the sample, the blue is stunning and the flowers and twigs, yes another winner.

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

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  3. Barbara Gosden22 June 2021 at 12:08

    A fabulous background die,
    B xx

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  4. Sandy (tort)22 June 2021 at 12:08

    As June has said this lovely die can be used all year round, so making it more desirable. A great card to show it off.

    Sandy (tort)

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  5. sandyh22 June 2021 at 12:08

    Another winner!

    sandyh(hull)

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  6. Steph Cotterill22 June 2021 at 12:11

    Afternoon Sue I'm not sure about this. I think I'd be lost as I dont 'do' backgrounds only pixie powder and I think this deserves to be used in far many ways than I could do justice, it would be totally wasted on me Sue so please let's give 1 extra crafter the chance they hope for. Sorry Sue. Looking forward to your next treat for us xxx

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  7. Little Largo22 June 2021 at 12:13

    Hello

    What a neat die! It would be so useful. Fantastic card, liking the blue poinsettias. Just great.

    From Little Largo

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  8. Helen Bell22 June 2021 at 12:17

    Hi Sue

    Love, love love this new die. Such a versatile die that does not just have to be used for Christmas, but looks gorgeous on this card used with festive dies. I love the name Swirling Rays too.

    Love Helen xxx

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  9. Crafty Vonnie22 June 2021 at 12:19

    Good afternoon Sue,
    A truly beautiful swirling Ray's die, I also see it as a flower that has blossomed so extra value. I love your blue Poinsettias that you have used to enhance your beautiful card. Yvonne xx

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  10. Fluffycat22 June 2021 at 12:21

    Hi Sue, wow this card really 'packs a punch' as they say, I love it and I can certainly see the Swirling Rays being useful for many other types of cards.

    Frances

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  11. ursula22 June 2021 at 12:24

    Not just a die for Christmas, can see it being used in so many different ways, which is how you design your dies Sue, so versatile....love the card showing it off...luv Ursula from Verwood xxx

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  12. kittyedavies47@gmail.com22 June 2021 at 12:28

    Hi Sue.
    Wow this is a brilliant background die and card, thank you.
    Take care stay safe Kitty Davies.

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  13. Muriel22 June 2021 at 12:36

    Hello Sue and all
    Love this, I can see all sorts of backgrounds for many occasions too
    Hugs
    Muriel from Oz x

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  14. Crewe Trish22 June 2021 at 12:38

    Hello Sue
    This is certainly different I like it when you design something that doesn't just mean Christmas.Take care everyone

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  15. Susan Foster Croydon22 June 2021 at 12:39

    An amazing background can be useful for any occasion
    Susan Foster Croydon

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  16. Pawprintx422 June 2021 at 12:53

    I love this die and not just for Christmas. This is the sort of die that can just make a card.
    Stephanie K

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  17. karenlotty22 June 2021 at 13:00

    This is a clever one Perfect for both Christmas and non-Christmas cards
    Karenlotty

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  18. CraftyJo22 June 2021 at 13:04

    This looks very cool - and very useful :)

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  19. Handmade by Donna x22 June 2021 at 13:08

    Hi Sue and everyone a gorgeous card and a great die, definitely one for all year. A great big background die, could be a star or the sun or just a funky background. I can see a lot of uses for this one Sue.
    Hugs to all
    Donna xx

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  20. Jan on the Fosse22 June 2021 at 13:12

    Hi Sue
    A super card and I can see this die being used all year round. What good idea.
    Jan x

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  21. brandco2450@gmail.com22 June 2021 at 13:15

    Love this background die and would use a lot,
    not just at Christmas!
    Sharon in Toronto

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  22. Alison D22 June 2021 at 13:22

    Hi Sue, love this die, perfect for use all year. Love and hugs
    Alison D x

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  23. Pat L22 June 2021 at 13:27

    Hi Sue
    Fabulous background Die that can be used all year round, love it and love the card.
    I didn’t comment on your Christmas angel as I’m not into angels but she certainly has a very modern look and lots of other followers seem to love her

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat L, Belfast

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  24. Alice (scrAPpamondo)22 June 2021 at 13:27

    Oh, wow! This Swirling Rays Background is really outstanding! Very pretty and versatile design!

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  25. Crafty Cruiser22 June 2021 at 13:27

    Wow! A brilliant all year round die and a gorgeous card to show it off.
    Doreen R

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  26. Stella Munn22 June 2021 at 13:40

    Wow! Sue, what a terrific die. Definitely an all year round one and I love paper piecing. Always looks so difficult - and so isn’t! Thank youx

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  27. Jackie T22 June 2021 at 14:04

    Good afternoon Sue this is a stunning card. I love it. That die is just amazing. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  28. Rose in Chester22 June 2021 at 14:08

    Hi Sue,
    this die is just stunning, and obviously not for xmas only - it can be used all the year round.
    Hugs
    Rose

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  29. Anonymous22 June 2021 at 14:08

    I would not have taken this for a Christmas die at first glance, so I can see it being used all year round. WakeyL

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  30. Snuffy Snoo22 June 2021 at 14:10

    Hi Sue
    WOW WOW WOW…..this die is my absolute favourite in this launch!! It’s wonderful! You can create so many fantastic looks.
    Love
    Sam Salter
    xxxxxxxxxx

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  31. Christine Bentley22 June 2021 at 14:12

    What a fantastic die so versatile not just for Christmas, it will paper piece beautifully well done Sue

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  32. CarolT22 June 2021 at 14:25

    Gorgeous card and just love the background die xx

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  33. Craftychris22 June 2021 at 14:40

    Gorgeous background, not just for Christmas! Fabulous card. Craftychris in Bournemouth. Take care. xxx

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  34. Netty The Runner22 June 2021 at 15:01

    A lovely Christmas card Sue.
    Annette x

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  35. Eunice from Edmonton22 June 2021 at 15:11

    An awesome background die Sue, love the fact that it is not exclusively a Christmas die!! Fabulous card!!

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  36. Marion Scott22 June 2021 at 15:27

    Hello Sue, beautiful card and die. Love it when you design dies that can be used all year round
    Marion S x

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  37. Owlish22 June 2021 at 15:34

    Hi SUE
    Another great card and fantastic Swirling Rays Background die love it.
    Owlish Xx p
    From The Bonnie Land

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  38. NannaShaz22 June 2021 at 15:36

    Afternoon Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    Wow what a great die I can see so many uses for this one how versatile

    Hope you all have a good afternoon and stay safe

    Love
    NannaShaz54 in MK
    xxx

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  39. BenteS22 June 2021 at 15:49

    Love this one, it is really great :))

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  40. lindyloo12Somerset22 June 2021 at 15:49

    Wow, I really love the Swirling Rays Background die, it would be useful in lots of ways, as you said Sue it looks great set against Pixie Powders!

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  41. carol edwards22 June 2021 at 15:51

    Hello Sue, love this die set, very versatile too. It seems to have a bit of art deco style, maybe that's just me, I really like it. The sentiment is beautiful too carol E xx

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  42. theresa w22 June 2021 at 16:06

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Wonderful die Sue x it's great that you can use this for any occasion x I love how you have used this with just a sentiment, some poinsettias and your beautiful background x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  43. Clai0122 June 2021 at 16:16

    Great die for backgrounds x

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  44. Liz22 June 2021 at 16:18

    Amazing card, I love this die. It will be so useful for lots of different occasions.

    Liz Cavill - Crafty Sunflower xx

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  45. Lynne L22 June 2021 at 16:20

    Hi Sud Amazing die that can be used for any occassion
    Lynne L Haverfordwest

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  46. rolfi22 June 2021 at 16:29

    Hi Sue,

    love your card and the Rays background die very much.

    Rolf xxx

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  47. djfromkettering22 June 2021 at 16:48



    Love this Rays die, so useful.

    Stay safe,

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  48. Janet in Menston22 June 2021 at 17:16

    Beautiful background die, can be used for any occasion.

    Janet Wilson in Menston

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  49. hazel young22 June 2021 at 17:25

    Fabulous card and die Sue, love the versatility of it xx Hazel Nottm

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  50. Maria22 June 2021 at 17:30

    Hi Sue. This is a die that I like. Love to paper piecing and so many ways to use it.Not just for x-mas is a extra bonus.
    Maria Mk x

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  51. KraftyKazKardz22 June 2021 at 17:38

    I love your card and that this is an all-year die, not just Christmas!
    feelinefinecrafts (kathryn Jane)

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  52. AON22 June 2021 at 17:56

    Hi Sue, Lovely card and background die, useful all year round. A

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  53. Karen Drew22 June 2021 at 18:03

    A fabulous background die. It has so many possibilities
    Luv
    Karen xx

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  54. Scottydog22 June 2021 at 18:05

    Love it when you give us dies with multi uses. A very dramatic die that certainly makes a statement. Thank you Sue.

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  55. Ann Topp22 June 2021 at 18:14

    Good Afternoon Sue. Love Love love it And so versatile. My heads in a spin deciding what to do with it. And I love when "it's not just for Christmas. Great die ... Fabulous card.
    Thankyou Sue.y

    Someone is going to be very lucky to win this set.

    Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds

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  56. sued9922 June 2021 at 18:21

    I love this one. I can see it working with so many of your older dies. X

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  57. Kim S22 June 2021 at 18:27

    A stunning background die, something very different to what is out there already

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  58. Yorks butterfly22 June 2021 at 18:29

    Love this background die, any the fact that you can use it not just at Christmas but at any time is a bonus.

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  59. Yorkie girl 22 June 2021 at 18:43

    Hi Sue
    How pretty this card is it is a versatile die as you can use it all the time
    I think it will be on my shopping list for sure
    Please take care my friend
    Hugs Theresa G

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  60. Anonymous22 June 2021 at 19:14

    Beautiful card, and what a fun die! Judy from Prosser

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  61. Chrissie K22 June 2021 at 20:12

    Wow,love it.So much you can do with it all year round Chrissie K

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  62. CCM22 June 2021 at 20:57

    Love the Swirling Rays Background die set. You can use so many techniques to create a card with this die set. Very versatile, indeed.

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

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  63. Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts22 June 2021 at 21:36

    Hi Sue I just love this die. It will be so versatile. I am thinking of all the ways it can be used. Congrats on a great collection xx

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  64. Denise Bryant22 June 2021 at 22:19

    This one is likely to become my favorite! I just love this gorgeous design! Awesome card!

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  65. Betty McAlister22 June 2021 at 22:50

    A very versatile background die. Almost makes your head spin looking at it too! Xx

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  66. Karenladd22 June 2021 at 22:53

    Wow, such a unique design! My mind is just racing with all the different ways it can be used.

    karenladd

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  67. Viki Banaszak23 June 2021 at 01:33

    I love this design! I have a soft spot for geometric designs.

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  68. CraftyCoffey23 June 2021 at 06:39

    Lovely card & a great die.

    Michele

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  69. Anonymous23 June 2021 at 07:29

    Hi Sue, a fabulous background die and with so much potential for every occasion. Beautiful card.

    Barbara V

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  70. freedomlass23 June 2021 at 07:56

    OMG I am so in love with this new die certainly one I NEED to have in my stash.

    Freedomlass (LesleyT)

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  71. BridgetCG23 June 2021 at 08:21

    Hello Sue, well this beautiful die is now topping my wish list alongside the Angel, your card is gorgeous. Bx

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  72. Beryl23 June 2021 at 10:31

    Love the card. The die is so versatile.

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  73. Marguerite Kemp23 June 2021 at 10:34

    Lovely card and die set Sue x
    Marguerite Kemp Tasmania

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  74. Gem23 June 2021 at 10:43

    Hi Sue
    What a lovely card and a fantastic all year round die
    Take Care
    Bubbles Barrett

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  75. Jackie Meechan23 June 2021 at 11:47

    Gorgeous background die, amazing. Again so different
    Hugs
    CraftyJacq
    XX

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  76. Rosie23 June 2021 at 15:11

    Hi Sue, I love, love this new die. It really is so versatile...gorgeous card too
    Love Rosie from Chorley xxxx

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  77. Robin Sachs23 June 2021 at 16:10

    Beautiful card. I absolutely love the Swirling Rays Background die. So versatile not only for Christmas but all year.
    Take care and be safe.
    🤗 Robin From Riverside

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  78. Jackie Durrant23 June 2021 at 16:31

    Such a lovely card and the die is really one for all the year so is particularly useful xx

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  79. Deb E Isle of Wight23 June 2021 at 18:12

    Great background die that doesn't necessarily scream Christmas so can see this being very versatile...

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  80. Sandra23 June 2021 at 20:24

    I can see many uses for this die set even non Christmas. Very versatile!

    Sandra Smith
    Queen Creek

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  81. Kirstie Black24 June 2021 at 01:20

    This reminds me of Spirograph I did as a kid. Engineergirl x

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  82. DeCor24 June 2021 at 01:39

    What a wonderful die. And it can be used all year long. It's a great eye catching card

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  83. Darlene from SK24 June 2021 at 02:21

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  84. Darlene from SK24 June 2021 at 02:25

    A very pretty and versatile die that will be useful for many projects.

    Darlene from PB SK

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  85. SherylH24 June 2021 at 04:00

    Gorgeous die to use for layering or inlay technique!

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  86. Bejay in Truro24 June 2021 at 10:03

    Hi Sue, this is stunning and I can see it being used all through the year. I love the effect with the pixie powder...I can never get mine looking as good lol. Bejay in Truro xx

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  87. Marianna Hammer24 June 2021 at 10:29

    Wow! This is something completely new. I love it

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  88. Lynda's craft's24 June 2021 at 22:57

    Stunning card Sue the die is gorgeous love it
    Hug's Lynda xxxx

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  89. Chantal25 June 2021 at 15:05

    Stunning card, love the die set.
    Hugs, Chantal S

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