Hello bloggers! I started this card by using
Sam Poole's Botanical Stains and dripping them onto my craft mat. I used
Blackberry and Hibiscus. I spritzed them with water and picked them up with a piece of white card. I did this several times until my card was saturated with colour. I dried the card with a heat tool, then embossed it with the
Stripes Embossing folder. Next I cut the
Herringbone Background in white. I cut it into strips and then crisscrossed two of the strips to make a border. I did this twice, then added the borders on the diagonal to my background. Next I cut the
Surprise Big Bold word die in white and added it to the backing piece which I also cut in white. I used some of the leftover card from my background and cut the Surprise die out of it. I used the fall away pieces and paper pieced them back into the Surprise die. I filled in each of the letters with dries clear glue and then sprinkled
Frosted Sparkle Gliterbitz on them. The card was completed with white mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 8" in size. All for now. Sue x
Hi Sue your background looks so different to your explanation I can't help but keep going back to look at it. It almost looks like a concertinad card or, stripes of card with the herringbone die on opposite corners, it's a lovely card and those colours with the subtle sparkle is worth more than one look.
ReplyDeleteHope everyone is ok and have a nice day to look forward to, hugs to all that visit today xx
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA brilliant background and card thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card and brilliant background.
B xx
Hi Sue and everyone, ive never heard of these stains but they are such lovely colours. Like Steph I have been back a few times to have another look at it lol.
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a beautiful card today.
Hugs to all Donna xx
Big and beautiful sue I love this card the colours are perfect I’m glad it’s having its day in the sun
ReplyDeleteThank you I sue stay safe my friends Love
June horrocks. Xxxxxxxxx ml
Love to you and your family Steph Xxxxxccxxpo
Hello Sue, a lovely card the background is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a very bright and colourful creation today which reminds me of strawberries and cream, I don't know why, the colours are amazing, another one to add to my list.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteI love the colours of your background,thank you for showing these stains. The embossing folder is lovely it is at the top of my need list,my big happy die never leaves my desk it can be used for so many occasions.Take care everyone x
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue x the background looks amazing x I love it when you cut the fall away pieces with the same card as the background x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Good Morning Sue and all.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card Sue. There arn't any words strong enough to tell you just how great it is
I think I'll join Steph and June and keep coming back for another look.
Have a good day
Marie P.
KEEP SAFE
ReplyDeleteLove the colours you have used, such a
happy card.
Stay safe,
Doreen x
Hello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteHow lovely is this card Sue ? Love the colours, the bling and of course the Big Bold die - beautiful!
Hugs
Muriel x
I love this technique I have the “HAPPY” and maybe try it with DO ink Happy crafting x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. What a great background. It would be good for a more masculine card with different colours. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Good morning Sue this is a gorgeous card. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, this card is just gorgeous, love the colours. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteI love the bold dies, and the colours on this card are great, it makes me think of blackberries!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue I love the colours of this card I haven't seen these stains before but like the effect Love the subtle sparkle on the letters too
ReplyDeleteFab post, great colours and I do love that embossing folder and the big sentiments...
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Really like the colours.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card with really nice colours. Like the bold sentiment and the embossing folder.
Love Helen xxx
Hi Sue, well I really had a surprise when opening today's post. I think this is something quite different from you. I love the colours and the sparkle on the letters and it certainly deserves several re-visits.
ReplyDeleteFrances
Fabulous card Sue xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful card. I love the colors and how the letters sparkle.
ReplyDeleteStephanie K
Hi Sue, beautiful card. Love the background, the colours are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
Lovely colours and the sparkle just makes it. X
ReplyDeleteA most beautiful card, not heard of these botanical stains, interesting, love the finished effect and colour....also the little bit of sparkle just finishes it off...luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA lovely card, with lovely colours and sparkle.........
Hugs
Rose
Love the background, really sets off the words. Thank you Sue. Sorry I seem to have missed a couple of posts, been rather busy, sorry!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue. What a BIG SURPRISE for the recipient when they open this beauty. I love it. I must admit I have never heard of the background medium you have used ... but it sure looks good. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.
ReplyDeletePLEASE KEEP STAYING SAFE 🙏 🙏 🙏
Kind regards Ann Leeds in Leeds
Great card Sue. I think the big bold dies are amazing.
ReplyDeleteAnnette x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the background colours, they are so nice together.
Great card.
Maria x
Such a beautiful card, your design is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteValerija xx
As i saw this card on first glance i thought what beautiful colours ? what are they?
ReplyDeleteThey look fantastic together as a background x
Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, lovely colors and the sparkle finishes it off beautifully.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy