Hello there my crafty friends! I was doing a bit of experimenting with the background on today's card and love the way it came out! Unfortunately it really needs to be seen in person to see all the beautiful detail, but I used
white gloss card instead of coconut white card and it gives a beautiful shine to the Pixie powders. I used
Aqua Lagoon and Teal Wash Pixie Powders sprinkled on to the white gloss card then spritzed with water. I covered it with cling film to create the texture. I used the
Clipped Corner Rectangle dies to made a wide white frame. I added the frame with mounting foam. I cut the
Buttercup Floral Panel in both green and powder pink. I nipped the green flower panel away from the edges, then glued the pink flowers on top from the other die cut. I cut the foliage panel in white and nipped it away from the frame. I added both pieces to the frame, then used the
Miss You sentiment cut in white at the top of the frame. The card was completed with white mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 7" x 8 1/4" in size.
A quick note to tell you that the April Die Release starts tomorrow at 6am. I hope you will be able to join us back here then. All for now, Sue x
Oh Sue this is lovely. We miss you. Although I'm not into Crafters Companion I'd love to sit back relax and watch you demonstrate again, you give us so much inspiration. Looking forward to the launch.
ReplyDeleteLove to all, stay well, keep safe xxx
Morning Sue, love this card, the background is beautiful. I have a load of gloss card that I bought years ago, so must use it this way. Looking forward to your new launch. Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiration I won this
die set last time and I just love it, your card
is so pretty.Lookng forward to toorrow.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, what a great technique using the white gloss card instead of the normal one, the pictures are so clear and sharp, as you say they don't do them justice, well all I can say is that they do, I must have a try at this to see if I can get the same effect.
ReplyDeleteStunning sample as always
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Sue, that background looks really
impressive.
Stay safe,
Doreen x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card, great shine from the pixies background.
B xx
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue x the background looks amazing and would love to see this in real life x I love how you have nipped away at the panel dies, it's so pretty x I miss you too x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother fantastic card today loving your colours and ideas with this card.
Owlish Xx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteI love the background colours of this card.I do miss your demonstrations. Looking forward to your new collection. Take care everyone x
Another lovely card!
ReplyDeleteWow Sue, that background on the shiny card is amazing, your photos really pick up the shine so in real life it must be dazzling! Will be giving that a try! Looking forward to tomorrow. Thank you Sue.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue - what a stunning effect from using gloss card - almost looks like marble. I must definitely give it a try. I miss your amazing demonstrations too, but am looking forward to your next exciting launch tomorrow. Colleen xx
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue. Absolutely gorgeous Sue. And what beautiful colours. It's really stunning the lot ... There is nothing I don't like. And like everyone else ... I do miss your live demos. Tuesday and Saturday mornings with my lovely cuppa. Looking forward to your new launch tomorrow. Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.
ReplyDeletePLEASE STAY SAFE 🙏 🙏 🙏
Kind regards Ann Toppcards in the
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWow what a fantastic background truly stunning. Would love to see this in real life. Yvonne xx
what a really interesting background and you can see some of the shine from the photographs. WakeyL
ReplyDeleteThis looks lovely Sue, a beautiful background sets off
ReplyDeletethe whole card, great Sue. x
Hi Sue What a stunning card that background is fabulous the gloss card makes it really shine almost like glass
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the new launch
Lovely card design with a splendid background. Love it!
ReplyDeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card and the background is gorgeous. I think I have some gloss card so I will be trying this
Marion S x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card and the background is amazing. It looks good in the photos but I can imagine it is even better in real life.
Love Helen xxx
Hi Sue. It just goes to show that it really is worthwhile experimenting once in a while because I think this background has been a success! You wouldn't want to put too much on top to cover it up and these simple elements are just perfect.
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Hi Sue, what a fabulous background. I also wouldn't want to cover it up. Maybe just a little sentiment adorned with your cute cosmos flowers (others are available) lol and that would show it in all its glory.
ReplyDeleteCrafty Hugs Pauline x
Hi Sue this is a gorgeous card. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteA great post and particularly love the background ....Looking forward to the next launch., but it will be hard to beat the last one...
ReplyDeleteA lovely card, especially the background. Used pixie powders this morning, will try it on glossy card.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and all the Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely 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
xxx
Hi Sue, what a great alternative way to use the panel dies, it's lovely. The sheen on the pixied background is beautiful. I would have been scared to use pixies & water on gloss card in case it ran everywhere but you have managed it so I will give it a try.
ReplyDeleteFrances
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteI love your background, and I HAVE shiny cardstock, which has been languishing in my card stock!! I shall rescue this now that I know the effect it has on the pixies!!
I won't be there at 6 am but at 10 am, ready for the release, can't wait!!
Hugs
Rose
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card, love the pixie background but I don’t have any gloss card to try this. Tomorrow is our golden wedding anniversary and we are still on holiday but will try to check in as often as I can to see your new release
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Beautiful card Sue, the background is amazing!!!! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us on your launch tomorrow!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love that background, lovely card....luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteWow! The white gloss card makes those Pixie Powders POP! Beautiful card with awesome detail. Looking forward to the surprises you will bring in the next release! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning card! I love the background.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L
I have a pile of gloss card somewhere! Must give this a try. Beautiful card. X
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, just love these colours & can’t wait to try it on gloss card
Marlene O
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, love the pixie background. I have some shiny card and will have to try this.
Barbara V
Gorgeous card Sue xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteI absolutely everything about this card!
Hugs x
Heather T
Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and the shine :))
Another lovely background. I have never used Pixies on gloss paper. With my luck it would have never dried but now I see it can be done and I am sure would add another dimension to the amazing Pixies. Very pretty card.
ReplyDeleteStephanie K
The background is absolutely gorgeous and the card is beautiful. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy
Hi Sue and everyone this background is beautiful it looks like polished marble. I thought you had laid threads across the background and dragged them off. If that makes sense.
ReplyDeleteHugs Donna xx
Another beauty. How do you do it x
ReplyDeleteYour backgrounds are always so beautiful, and allow the die to take center stage.
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