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Tuesday 28 June 2022
Swirls Background
Hi bloggers! Next up is the Swirls Background. This background was designed to be used with the Angel, however, it is a background that could be used all year round. I love being able to use non Christmas themed dies for Christmas and year round, it definitely adds to their versatility. Don't forget to leave your comments on this post if you would like the chance to win this set. Please be sure to make your name is memorable in some way too. The last post of the day will be along at 6pm today. I hope tyou will be able to pop back by the blog then. All for now, Sue x
Afternoon Sue and all Wilsonettes, a gorgeous swirl pattern for our christmas cards, makes a fantastic backdrop, and can utilise the drop out pieces too.
Another winner xx
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi again Sue and lovely wilsonettes x Beautiful background die Sue x this is so versatile, as you have shown , and can definitely be used all year x I used to draw similar patterns when I was young and spend hours colouring them in ! Thankyou Sue x Theresa w in Berks xxx
Hi Sue - loving this one too - are you starting to spot the pattern lol! Looks amazing with, or without the beautiful angel, and I really like that it can be paper pieced or not, and isn’t just for Christmas! Colleen xx
Hi Sue Lovely background die with lots of possibilities I love the way you used it with the angel I also like the large word sentiment Lynne L Haverfordwest
Good Afternoon Sue. Wow I noticed this one this morning and I thought of all the wonderful colours and pixie powders that can be used to make this a truly stunning background die. Thankyou Sue. Someone is going to be very lucky to win this set. Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds
Hello Sue, Such a lovely background die and as you mentioned it can be used all year round and not just at Christmas. Love this sample to show it off. Tooth Fairy Jo. xxx
Loving this swirl background. It's certainly not a Christmas only die and will suit any occasion throughout the year. It will also go really well with all the undersea dies. Thanks for the chance to win this die.
Hi Sue, This is such a beautiful card. I absolutely love this versatile Swirly Background die. Definitely a must have for my collection. Be well and stay safe. XOXO ROBIN FROM RIVERSIDE
Wowzers, I am in so much love with new background, I know it's a part of the Christmas selection but this could be used for any style of card, I can see lots of paper piecing with this is bright colours, I would so so love this one in my collection, and it will be one way or another.
Hi Sue and everyone, such a gorgeous sparkly and fun card. I just adore this ribbon background, it looks fab and modern and would be great for any time of year not just Christmas.
Good afternoon Sue,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful background which went well with your Angel but on this card it definitely adds a touch of elegance. Yvonne xx
Lovely to paper pierce look forward to see the designs using these dies.
ReplyDeleteStay safe
Elizabeth Bennett
Hi Sue, a beautiful card and the Swirls Background looks totally different here and very adaptable.
ReplyDeleteFrances
Hello Sue, your card really shows this die off. I guess it was the one used for the launch card with paper piecing. Vey useful all year round. Bx
ReplyDeleteThis die is stunning. Loved it with the angel but love the fact it can be used all year round.
ReplyDeleteLuv
Karen xx
Love this background it would go with everything and is very elegant
ReplyDeleteSusan Foster Croydon
Afternoon Sue and all Wilsonettes, a gorgeous swirl pattern for our christmas cards, makes a fantastic backdrop, and can utilise the drop out pieces too.
ReplyDeleteAnother winner xx
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Afternoon Sue, another stunning card. Beautiful xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card with a die which can be paper pieced etc and as you said used all year round. WakeyL
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon Sue, stunning die, can be used all year round not just for Christmas. Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteThis card is beautiful I love how you can use it all year round.
Stunning card Sue, the die can be used all year round which is fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteThis die is great as it’s a ‘use anytime’ one and as I’m paper piecing obsessed, it jumps out for me. Thanks Sue. X
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Sue. The sqirl die us so versatile....
ReplyDeleteLove Rosie from Chorley xxxxx
I love this die and would enjoy using it for paper piecing. X
ReplyDeleteLove this card and die, Sue. I can see lots of uses for this one, a real staple. xx Hazel Nottm
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous background die would be so useful. AuntySue worsley
ReplyDeleteVersatile background die! It adds a pretty design for any theme!
ReplyDeleteA lovely background that has many uses as well as christmas cards weddings etc your card is beautiful xxxxxxJUNE HORROCKS from culcheth
ReplyDeletesorry for my error publishing twice
ReplyDeleteGreat die and a lovely card:))
ReplyDeleteHi Sue.
ReplyDeleteA great background and card.
Have fun Kitty Davies.
Love this background die Sue, really versatile
ReplyDeleteHi again Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background die Sue x this is so versatile, as you have shown , and can definitely be used all year x I used to draw similar patterns when I was young and spend hours colouring them in ! Thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Hi Sue - loving this one too - are you starting to spot the pattern lol! Looks amazing with, or without the beautiful angel, and I really like that it can be paper pieced or not, and isn’t just for Christmas! Colleen xx
ReplyDeleteThis die is just amazing, can see so many uses for it, stained glass window comes to mind...love the card made with it....luv Ursula from Verwood xxxx
ReplyDeleteCool versatile die and a wonderful card! Take care. Craftychris in Bournemouth xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA stunning card and I can tell that this background die is going to be my favourite, love, love, love it
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat L, Belfast
Hi Sue Lovely background die with lots of possibilities I love the way you used it with the angel I also like the large word sentiment
ReplyDeleteLynne L Haverfordwest
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteOMG…!! It’s probably too early to say, but I think this die is my absolute favourite! I LOVE IT!!
HUGS
Sam Salter
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Good Afternoon Sue. Wow I noticed this one this morning and I thought of all the wonderful colours and pixie powders that can be used to make this a truly stunning background die. Thankyou Sue. Someone is going to be very lucky to win this set. Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds
ReplyDeleteLove this die Sue, it looks so effective.
ReplyDeleteAnnette x
Gorgeous background die
ReplyDeleteJanet Wilson in Menston
Hi Sue I fell in love with this die when I sAw it this morning.
ReplyDeleteCrafty Hugs,
Pauline from Teesside
I absolutely love this :)
ReplyDeleteLove this background and will be great as a stencil which can be used all year round....
ReplyDeleteI love your background dies and this one is no exception, I can see so many possibilities for its use.
ReplyDeleteB xx
This background is lovely and could be used at anytime
ReplyDeleteGlennis in nz
Great background, great for paper piecing
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeletethat´s a very special and different design.
I love it.
Rolf xxx
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely background die and as you mentioned it can be used all year round and not just at Christmas. Love this sample to show it off.
Tooth Fairy Jo. xxx
This is a beautiful and versatile background so useful x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA really unusual background. It’s really nice and could be used in many ways. Lovely card too.
Love Helen xxx
I love this background die!! So versatile. Judy from Prosser
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the card and this die could be so so useful for many
cards. Would love to have this in my die box.
Maria A Mk x
Fabulous background panel, very useful as not only for Christmas! I can see a lot of techniques to use it! Very beautiful sample too!
ReplyDeleteThis is another background die which is so very versatile, too
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Rose
A lovely background die that is useful for any occasion. Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteDarlene L. from PB SK
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteI missed to comment on this die but now having seen it I would use this so much for any occasion.
Jan x
A fabulous background die. Beautiful with your earlier Angel card and lovely here too xx
ReplyDeleteLovely die.
ReplyDeleteLoving the swirls
ReplyDeletesandyh(hull)
ReplyDeleteThis will be so useful all year round,
not just for Christmas.
Doreen x
Hi Sue and all the Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteWow what a great background die so versatile for many occasions
Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx
Hope you all have a good day
Love
NannaShaz54 MK
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Loving this swirl background. It's certainly not a Christmas only die and will suit any occasion throughout the year. It will also go really well with all the undersea dies. Thanks for the chance to win this die.
ReplyDeleteJan
I love this background, Sue and can think of many different uses for it throughout the year.
ReplyDeleteBejay in Truro
Hi sue great background die, will suit any occasion and techniques. Babs brucies babe.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! This background is fabulous
ReplyDeleteand so versatile!
Sharon in Toronto
A fabulous die for nearly any card. I definitely want this one.
ReplyDeleteStephanie K
ReplyDeletethis is a great background die, I can see many uses for it. MaryJean Smith in Arkansas
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful card. I absolutely love this versatile Swirly Background die. Definitely a must have for my collection.
Be well and stay safe.
XOXO ROBIN FROM RIVERSIDE
Love this die. It has many uses and I can see me using it for under the sea cards. Ruth
ReplyDeleteLove this background it’s so different and unusual. Gorgeous
ReplyDeleteJackie from Lanarkshire, Scotland
wonderful die sue just realised this is the background used on Christmas angel will certainly try to purchase this one.
ReplyDeleteWowzers, I am in so much love with new background, I know it's a part of the Christmas selection but this could be used for any style of card, I can see lots of paper piecing with this is bright colours, I would so so love this one in my collection, and it will be one way or another.
ReplyDeleteFreedomlass-Lincs
Very useful, backgrounds can be hard to fill in the white space sometimes.
ReplyDeleteGreat background die -- I especially like it paper pieced as in your previous blog post.
ReplyDeleteLove this background. Diane Spain
ReplyDeleteGorgeous die, another one that can be used all year round. Super card.
ReplyDeleteLiz Cavill ~ Crafty Sunflower xx
Love this background, even more since it can be used all year round. Quinty girl
ReplyDeleteInteresting, modern, versatile background die and beautiful sample.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteFantastic background die sure it can be very versatile like your card great inspiration.
Owlish p Xx
From The Bonnie Land
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteI love a bit of pattern building and this will be lovely all year round. It certainly catches the eye.
Anne from Calne x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteOh wharpt a beautiful background. Not just for Christmas and all the different uses, the card is lovely too.
Barbara V
Hi Sue and everyone, such a gorgeous sparkly and fun card. I just adore this ribbon background, it looks fab and modern and would be great for any time of year not just Christmas.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Donna xx