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Friday 29 July 2022

Twinkle

Hello crafters!  I started today's card by cutting the Snowflake Background out of blue card and white card.  I covered a piece of Cobalt blue card with a self adhesive sticky sheet.  Using the  snowflakes from the white die cut, I nipped them away and arranged them around the outside edge of the card on the sticky sheet.  I used Canadian Blue Polished Silk Glitter on the remaining adhesive areas.  Next I made a multi-layered white frame using the Round Corner Squares.  Next I cut a smaller piece of white card as a backing and used the blue die cut and coated the die cut with spray glue then dusted it with the same blue glitter.  I added a white backing to it then attached the frame over it.  I seated the frame in the centre of the card.  I cut a wide strip of vellum and cut the Twinkle sentiment out of blue card.  I added it to the shadow backing piece in white and glued the sentiment to the vellum strip and attached it across the frame.  I added one small white snowflake as an accent.  the card was completed with white and blue mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 8 1/4"  x  8 1/4"  in size.  

The list of die winners for the recent blog launch was posted yesterday afternoon, so don't forget to scroll down to the post below this one to see if your name is on the list.  We still have several unclaimed dies!  All for now, Sue x








 
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43 comments:

  1. Firstly many congratulations to our Christmas die winners, so heartwarming to see lots of familiar names that we've come to recognise and smile at over the past 10yrs or so enjoy your gift.

    I'm sorry to say this is a little to busy for me Sue, although looking again at the background it says Christmas jumper, and now I've had a second look , it may stand a chance of growing on me, I'll pop back later when my brain has woken up more.
    Love to all, keep well and happy xxx

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  2. Morning Sue.
    I love this bright and bold card.
    It is a beauty thank you.
    Take care and have fun kitty.

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  3. Good morning Sue
    Wow! I love everything about today’s card! Blue and white are my favourite colour combination for Christmas cards.
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  4. Gorgeous card Sue, love the design xx Hazel

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  5. Morning Sue, I do enjoy some paper piecing so this card is definitely one which I will attempt. I love the contrast between your borders and the inside of the frame. Colour's lovely too.
    Crafty Hugs,
    Pauline x

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  6. Hi Sue,

    Beautiful card, love the gorgeous blue and the white snowflakes.

    Barbara V

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  7. Hi Sue
    A fabulous card and I’m sure it really does Twinkle.
    Lovely to see so many familiar names in the winners list - congratulations!
    B xx

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  8. Morning Sue, todays card is just amazing, love the darker blue with the white. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

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  9. Stunning card, love the dark blue

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  10. Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, I bought this die when it was released and have made loads of cards with it ready for posting, it is a super die. Love the sample you have made, I was thinking this could be for a Chelsea Football Supporters Christmas card it has all the right colours. I made one with red card at the back and added sticky sheet behind and glitter, it looks stunning.

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

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  11. Good Morning all. such a stunning and very effective card.

    Freedomlass-Lincs

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  12. Good Morning Sue.CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners. Great to see so many regular and well recognised names on the list.
    Today's card has to b e a favourite with me as blue is my favourite colour. It's a beautiful sample Sue. And I think one that wil! Be recreated many times. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today..
    Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds

    Back at the hospital yesterday morning. Just a follow up from the xrays. Glad to say I am discharged . It is healing well and should be back dancing in the next couple of weeks. Thankyou all for your lovely comments and best wishes.
    Please stay safe and well 🙏.

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  13. Morning Sue, love the way you have used this die, it looks stunning. Love Jean xxx

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  14. dj from kettering29 July 2022 at 08:39



    Glad to read your good news, Ann!!

    Congrats to all the winners!

    That is a lovely shade of blue, great card.

    Doreen x

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  15. morning sue love the card sue great colours the sentiment is lovely june your tip with the red card i have soo many foot ball relatives. congratulations to the winners stay safe and well my friends xxxxxxxjune horrocks

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  16. Love this die, ideal for batch making. Congratulations to the winners, enjoy

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  17. Morning Sue and all - I absolutely love this! Having the colours in negative for the background is so effective! Glad to hear you’re on the mend Ann Topp! Colleen xx

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  18. Beautiful card showcasing some of the very pretty collection. Congratulations to all winners. WakeyL

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  19. Hi Sue
    A lovely card and I like the way you’ve reversed the colours from the background to those in the frame

    Glad all’s well Ann and you’ll soon get your dancing shoes on again

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  20. Handmade by Donna x29 July 2022 at 10:29

    Hi Sue and everyone todays inspiration is just lovely i do like blue for Christmas cards and snowflakes are just perfect. I wasnt thinking I would need these big word dies but im being drawn to them the more I see them.

    Hugs Donna xx

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  21. Handmade by Donna x29 July 2022 at 10:31

    Forgot to add, thanks to all the winners. I forgot to come back yesterday to look, so im adding it today lol.
    Good to hear that you're on the mend to Ann.

    Hugs Donna xx

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  22. Good morning Sue,
    Wow what a spectacular card today I love everything about it. Yvonne xx

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  23. Hi Sue, a beautiful card and I love the positive/negative look. The central panel would make a lovely small card on its own.

    Ann T - so pleased that it was good news for you.

    Frances

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  24. Oh I just love this one, great technique...luv Ursula xx

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  25. Hi Sue Beautiful card I really like the way you've used the two colours on your snowflake pieces
    Ann so glad you've recovered and will soonbe back dancing

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  26. Hi Sue. I absolutely love this die and you have made a really special card to show what can be done with it. Thanks for sharing.

    Lisbeth

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  27. Gorgeous card! This background die is really great :))

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  28. I love the blue and white combination. Congratulations to all the lucky winners. X

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  29. Fantastic card Sue and I love the cobalt blue.
    Marion S x

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  30. Lovely card Sue, love the color!!

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  31. This card is just lovely. I love the blue/white colour combo, so clean & crisp. Thanks Sue xx
    Congratulations to all the Festive release winners. Enjoy. 😀

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  32. A lovely Cardin my favourite Christmas colours. Thank you Sue.j

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  33. Beautiful card. The white and blue snowflakes are lovely. Hugs.

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  34. Hi Sue

    A very pretty card.

    Love Helen xxx

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  35. Thank you Sue for this lovely card,
    I love the reds, greens and golds in Christmas cards, but blue & white is so crisp & wintery, just love it.
    Marlene O

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  36. Beautiful card. Love the background. Maybe I should buy the Snowflake Background.

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

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  37. Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Wonderful card Sue x the snowflakes are beautiful and I love the blue and white x this would be great for the guys too x thankyou Sue x
    Congratulations to all the winners x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  38. Hi Sue
    Another fantastic beautiful card love everything about this card so striking.
    Owlish Xx

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  39. Really love this card a lot x

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  40. Gorgeous card Sue. Love the vellum strip with the sentiment.
    Annette x

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  41. Absolutely breathtaking card. Wow that glitter shows off those snowflakes. Beautiful.
    Stephanie K

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  42. Rose in Chester31 July 2022 at 13:23

    Hi Sue,
    such a lovely card and such a lovely die, which I couldn't resist buying,
    Hugs
    Rose

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  43. Rose in Chester31 July 2022 at 13:25

    I meant the SNOWFLAKE BACJGROUND DIE
    Hugs
    Rose

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