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Wednesday 7 September 2022
Greetings
Hi crafters! I cut the Swirls Background out of white card. I attached a white backing piece to it. Next I cut the background four more times, once with aqua card, once with lime green card, once with seafoam green card and once with soft blue. I used the fallaway pieces from each of the die cuts and I randomly paper pieced them back into place in the original white die cut. Next I used the Round Corner Squares and made a multi-layered white frame and added it over the background with mounting foam. I cut the word "Greetings" out of soft blue card and then added it onto a shadow backing piece cut in white. I added it to the inside of the frame with mounting foam. I cut two flowers using the Poinsettia Trio die set. I added gold centres to them, then attached them to the lower corner of the frame. The card was completed with white mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 7" x 7" in size. All for now, Sue x
Morning Sue. If contemporary is the right word then that's what comes to mind, if I've not chosen the right word to describe this lovely happy inspiration then I'll choose modern, bright and ideal for teenagers and young at heart (that rules me out then lol. It's a lovely way to start our day in the UK, brightens up a dark dull wet morning. Love to all. Hope everyone is OK. My thoughts are with you June Horrocks xxx
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a stunning creation, love the coloured background on this one, if it was me I would have left the flower off as I think the background design and sentiment stand on their own, only my opinion Sue.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue. I do like this swirls background die as it is so versatile. You can use it to make a really contemporary Christmas card as you have done here, or it could be used for other occasions throughout the year.
Good morning Sue I think Steph picked the right word to describe todays card, it’s both contemporary and modern! I love paper piecing and find it therapeutic! Hugs x Heather T
The first word that came to my mind when I saw this card was Joy. A joyful card, lovely design and colors that work for many occasion with a different sentiment.
Hugs from Toronto to you all. Stay safe and healthy. Carmen-Dorothy
Morning Sue. If contemporary is the right word then that's what comes to mind, if I've not chosen the right word to describe this lovely happy inspiration then I'll choose modern, bright and ideal for teenagers and young at heart (that rules me out then lol. It's a lovely way to start our day in the UK, brightens up a dark dull wet morning.
ReplyDeleteLove to all. Hope everyone is OK. My thoughts are with you June Horrocks xxx
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA brilliant good all rounder card thank you.
Take care and have fun kitty.
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a stunning creation, love the coloured background on this one, if it was me I would have left the flower off as I think the background design and sentiment stand on their own, only my opinion Sue.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely so modern and up to date. Thank you for all your birthday wishes yesterday. This blog is amazing. Take care everyone x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card. Love the swirls background and the pretty colours used. The flowers are lovely too.
Barbara V
A gorgeous card Sue, I love the colours and sentiment used xx Hazel
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ReplyDeleteSteph, I think "contemporary" is the right word
for this card, love the mix of colours too.
Doreen x
Hi Sue. I do like this swirls background die as it is so versatile. You can use it to make a really contemporary Christmas card as you have done here, or it could be used for other occasions throughout the year.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card.
B xx
Morning Sue, gorgeous card, love the swirl background and the colours used. Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteGreat colours and lovely modern style.
Crafty Hugs, Pauline x
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteSuch a modern & upto date card that would be ideal for many occasions. Yvonne xx
Morning Sue, a lovely contemporary card, the background is brilliant, quite a bit of work. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteYes I agree a brilliant contemporary card today loving your colours.
Owlish Xx
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteI think Steph picked the right word to describe todays card, it’s both contemporary and modern! I love paper piecing and find it therapeutic!
Hugs x
Heather T
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA very modern yet calming card. Really nice.
Love Helen xxx
A gorgeous stylish post. Not sure if the flowers were needed but they are easily optional. Love the colours used for the paper piecing...
ReplyDeleteGreat modern looking card for the non traditionalists at Christmas. WakeyL
ReplyDeleteFabulous card I love the paper piecing and the pretty colours you have used
ReplyDeleteOoohhh.... Just amazing! Love the inlay with these sweet colours on the Swirls Background!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA very modern card with the gorgeous swirls background die and the colours you’ve used, a lot of patience needed to do all that paper piecing
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Morning Sue loved this card first time round, love it even more now, as I was lucky enough to win the greetings die from your die launch thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a lovely card and I agree that the contemporary style would please both younger people and non-traditionalists alike.
ReplyDeleteFrances
A lovely card today sue the colours are very pretty and the flowers are wow thank you dear sue. thank you my friemds cxxxxxxJUNE HORROCKS xxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Sue x I love the colours you have used x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
A very different Christmas card and a useful die that can be used year round.
ReplyDeleteHave a great mid-week,
Stephanie K
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteA very modern card, love this background die
Marion S x
Very pretty card Sue, love the colors you chose!
ReplyDeleteAn unusual colour combination for Christmas but I like it very much. X
ReplyDeleteHi Sue - I love this card, and not just for Christmas either! Colleen xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Modern card, loving the colours too
ReplyDeleteMarlene O
Great card. I’ve got the die and love paper piecing, so…….. Thanks Sue xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card
ReplyDeleteThe first word that came to my mind when I saw this card was Joy. A joyful card, lovely design and colors that work for many occasion with a different sentiment.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy
A lovely card. Modern but still gorgeous x
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