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Friday, 26 August 2022

Happy Birthday

Hi bloggers!  I selected a piece of Pixie Sparkled card from my background stash for today's card.  I used Beyond Blue Pixie Sparkles, spritzed it with water then covered it with cling film and allowed it to dry overnight.  I used the Decorative Flags die set and cut one of the larger ones and two of the smaller flag dies out of white card.  I attached the flags in the top centre of the card with mounting foam.  I used the Star Flower Cluster die and cut it once out of white card and once out of black card.  I used the black die cut as a shadow behind the white one.  I cut the extra flowers out of raspberry card and glued them in place from the back of the die.  I used the both of them in white and attached them to the ends of the Star Flower Cluster, then attached the arrangement to the top of the card.  I cut the Noble Happy Birthday in white and shadowed it in black, then attached it to the bottom of the card with mounting foam.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layers.   The finished dimensions are     7 1/2"  x  8 3/4"  in size.  


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 All for now, Sue x

 





 
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40 comments:

  1. Steph Cotterill26 August 2022 at 06:11

    Hi Sue, this is almost returning to past times, designs, almost.
    I love it. Out of ALL the dies I own my go to is the noble Happy Birthday, I just love it, wish you'd done more they are so easy to make batch CAS cards, anniversary engagement etc apart from family and extended family member dies would be so extremely useful. I know other designers have done family dies, but your fonts are just so much nicer. Anyway it's a beautiful Friday gift moving into the Bank holiday weekend, a week of stunning designs and inspiration xxx

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  2. kittyedavies47@gmail.com26 August 2022 at 06:17

    Morning Sue.
    Thank you a beautiful card.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  3. Marie P. from Longridge26 August 2022 at 06:30

    Good Morning Sue and all.
    What a beautiful card. I absolutely love it.
    Thank you Sue.
    Marie P.

    KEEP SAFE

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  4. jean.phillips126 August 2022 at 06:39

    Morning Sue, another beautiful background that really makes the white die cuts stand out. Thank you so much for my beautiful die that I won on your launch, it arrived yesterday. Couldn’t believe it came so quick as draw was only Tuesday and received Thursday! Love Jean xxx

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  5. Marion Scott26 August 2022 at 06:50

    Beautiful card Sue and like Steph, I often reach from my Noble Happy Birthday die, especially when making last minute cards, it helps make a beautiful card with little effort
    Marion S x

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  6. Anonymous26 August 2022 at 07:10

    Hi Sue,

    Gorgeous background. Love pixied. The Noble Happy Birthday is beautiful and so useful.

    Barbara V

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  7. Crewe Trish26 August 2022 at 07:20

    Hello Sue
    This is a lovely card like so many others I have the noble Happy Birthday die it is so useful.Take care everyone x

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  8. Barbara Gosden26 August 2022 at 07:31

    Hi Sue
    A lovely card.
    B xx

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  9. Pauline Austen26 August 2022 at 07:44

    Morning Sue,
    This really is a pretty card. I always appear to be using that phrase but it is lovely.
    I would love to have a look in your stash box as you pull out some lovely backgrounds.
    Crafty Hugs,
    Pauline x

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  10. Crafty Vonnie26 August 2022 at 07:57

    Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful card & one that definitely shows off your beautiful background & dies. Yvonne xx

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  11. BridgetCG26 August 2022 at 07:57

    Morning Sue, todays card is really lovely, the background is amazing. I must get around to making some backgrounds soon and topping up my stash. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

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  12. June Smith26 August 2022 at 07:58

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another beautiful card sample, the background colours are amazing, and the sentiment die is the icing on the cake, really beautiful xx

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

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  13. BenteS26 August 2022 at 08:41

    Gorgeous card today, love the design and the colours :))

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  14. Stella Munn26 August 2022 at 08:44

    What a lovely card. The colour mix is just right. Thanks Sue x

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  15. Ann Topp26 August 2022 at 08:58

    Good Morning Sue. What a lovely card. A true Sue Wilson creation. And like STEPH I have the noble Sentiment and I use it on lots of my cards. The co!ours you have chosen are just perfect too.
    Thankyou Sue.
    Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.
    Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds
    Please stay safe and well 🙏

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  16. Beryl26 August 2022 at 09:01

    Beautiful card. Love the background.

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  17. Hellma26 August 2022 at 09:20

    Love this card, love the flower arrangement

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  18. Anonymous26 August 2022 at 09:41

    Another beautiful card. WakeyL

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  19. Helen Bell26 August 2022 at 09:50

    Hi Sue

    A really beautiful card. Love the background too.

    Love Helen xxx

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  20. Deb E Isle of Wight26 August 2022 at 09:52

    Beautiful post and another stunning background - you had a good run on the backgrounds recently and they certainly showcase the dies....

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  21. Fluffycat26 August 2022 at 10:37

    Hi Sue, I love yesterday's beautiful CAS card and the contrasting style of today's equally beautiful card. The variety that you show us never ceases to amaze me.

    Pat L - thank you the op went well, not so much the after effects but getting better now.

    Frances

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  22. Pat L26 August 2022 at 10:42

    Hi Sue
    I love the noble happy birthday die and use it a lot, so I’ve ordered your new noble merry Christmas for this year’s Christmas cards. Love the beyond blue pixie sparkle background on your beautiful card

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  23. Alice (scrAPpamondo)26 August 2022 at 10:51

    Wow! Love how the Decorative Flags match with the Star Flower Cluster!!! They look amazing together! Fabulous card!

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  24. Anonymous26 August 2022 at 11:20

    Dear sue your card is so beautiful the decorative flag dies i have and the happy birthday gets used so much your flowers are brill thank you so much for the inspiration stay safe my friends xxxxxxxxxJUNE HORROCKS

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  25. ursula26 August 2022 at 11:30

    Beautiful card, I love the colour and the bold lettering today, so pretty...luv Ursula xx

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  26. Lisbeth26 August 2022 at 12:29

    Hi Sue. I love this card today. I have the decorative flag die set and struggled to use the flags effectively but you have shown me how you use them and this has given me the incentive to get them out and try again.

    Lisbeth

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  27. Lynne L26 August 2022 at 13:34

    Hi Sue Beautiful card I love the combination of dies you've used and thd background is gorgeous

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  28. Pawprintx426 August 2022 at 14:14

    A gorgeous card as usual. I can't figure out the swirly fronds behind the flower clusters though.
    Everyone have an enjoyable weekend,
    Stephanie K

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  29. Netty The Runner26 August 2022 at 16:07

    Beautiful card Sue. Annette x

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  30. Anonymous26 August 2022 at 16:16

    A really beautiful card. Gorgeous background and cluster of flowers. I have that die and must use it again soon
    Betty McAlister x

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  31. Judy Hollers26 August 2022 at 17:27

    Lovely card. The background color is beautiful. Hugs.

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  32. Scottydog26 August 2022 at 17:44

    A great way to use the decorative flag dies & that pixie background is lovely. Thank you Sue.

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  33. Anonymous26 August 2022 at 18:29

    Hi Sue
    Very pretty and inventive card today loving the colours.
    Owlish Xx

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  34. hazel young26 August 2022 at 18:46

    Stunning card Sue xx Hazel

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  35. sued9926 August 2022 at 19:17

    A truly beautiful card. X

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  36. Anonymous26 August 2022 at 23:44

    Oh wow, this is different, I like it
    Marlene O

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  37. theresa w27 August 2022 at 07:35

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Beautiful card Sue x the background looks gorgeous, I love the colour x the flags are so useful and I often use them for sentiments so thankyou for another idea x the starflower cluster is really pretty x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  38. Anonymous28 August 2022 at 04:23

    Love this card! Judy from Prosser

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  39. lindyloo12Somerset29 August 2022 at 06:38

    I would never have thought of using the flags in the way you have but it is very effective, another great card!

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  40. CCM29 August 2022 at 19:24

    A gorgeous background for a lovely card.

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

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