Wednesday 28 September 2022

Merry Christmas

Hello there my crafty friends!  I started by cutting the Wreath Frame twice out of white card.  I stacked the two Wreath Frames on top of each other and cut off about a quarter inch of the sides.  I reassembled the two pieces then taped them together on the back.  Using Crushed Olive, Evergreen Bough and Forest Moss Distress inks, I inked all the foliage around the now expanded Wreath frame.  I cut a piece of antique gold card large enough to cover the edges of the taped together centre rectangle (that hides the ink that got in the centre while colouring the foliage too.)  I added a slightly smaller piece of white card on top.  I cut the Noble Merry Christmas out of antique gold card and glued it to the centre.  Using the Poinsettia Scalloped Border die set, I cut the lattice and edge parts into two ends of the card, leaving enough room in the centre for the Wreath Frame.  I attached the frame with mounting foam. Using Berry Sparkle PVA Glue, I added small dots to all the round ends on the foliage and set it aside to dry.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 8 1/4"  x  9"  in size.  All for now, Sue x








 
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38 comments:

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue just listened to the news and hope you're safe, I'm extremely concerned.
Loving today's inspiration but all I can think about is you and Colin.
Stay safe thinking of you xxx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
I hope you are all safe the news is a hurrican for you.
A beautiful card today thank you.
Take care and stay safe Kitty.

lindyloo12Somerset said...

Hope you are safe Sue. Another stunning Christmas card!

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another gorgeous sample added to my to do list, I love the dies used.

I do hope you and your family are safe and well over there, we are watching the reports avidly.

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

dj from kettering said...



Stay safe over there!

A gorgeous card today, a real special card for
those special people.

Doreen x

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card.
Keep safe.
B xx

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, absolutely stunning card, love it! Hope you stay safe! Love Jean xxx

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
I hope you and your family are safe from the hurricane. This is a beautiful card today,you give us so many ideas. Take care everyone x

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. I really think these wreath dies are something really special and I love how you have coloured them to make such a tasteful Christmas card.
I have heard on the news about the hurricane and hope you and yours are safe and well.

Lisbeth

Jen said...

Love this card

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good morning Sue and thank you for the inspiration. It's a beautiful card and as I havent yet heard thr news I'm worried about my eldest daughter who lives in the US. I'll come back to the blog later.
Marie P.

KEEP SAFE

Beryl said...

Beautiful card.

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Hi Sue, first and foremost hope you and yours keep safe and well...Onto the post, another definite winner...Like yesterdays classy and elegant in its concept but oh so effective - love it...

Scottydog said...

A simple but effective card, not over fussy, just right. Thank you Sue. Stay safe, hope you are OK.

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

A beautiful and elegant and classy card again today. Just perfect.

Hope you are safe.

Love Helen xxx

hazel young said...

Stunning card Sue, love it xx Hazel

Hellma said...

Another wonderful Christmas card love the red berries

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
I haven’t heard the news yet but I hope you and your family are safe and well
Love today’s card and I was very tempted by the wreath frame but I’m useless when it comes to colouring

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

BucksGirl said...

Morning Sue - first, and most importantly, I truly hope that you and your family are safe from the hurricane in Florida. Your card is gorgeous - I loved it from the die launch so thank you so much for sharing how it was made. Thinking of you - Colleen xx

Anonymous said...

a very beautiful card sue you are so gifted
i am worried about you and your family sue my love and prayers keep safe xxxxxx stay safe my friends. JUNE. HORROCKS xxxxxxxxxx

gwen70 said...

Beautiful card Sue, such lovely dies xx

Anonymous said...

What a classy card. Keep safe during the forthcoming hurricane (although Jami did say on his last show that you may be taking a vacation so may miss the full force). We are hoping that our own family will be safe as they live in Naples. It's not just the immediate danger but all the damage that is caused that is a worry.

BenteS said...

Love your Christmas card today:))

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. Firstly I hope and prayπŸ™ that you and your family are safe and no damage done.
Another beautiful card today. I love the lattice borders and i am imagining the foilage done in gold and red traditional colours. Thankyou Sue.
Sending hugs πŸ€— and best wishes to everyone who needs them today
Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds.
Please stay safe and well πŸ™

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a lovely card with great colouring of the frame.
I am hoping and praying that you, your family and all Florida residents stay safe as hurricane Ian approaches and that there is not too much damage to the infrastructure.

Frances

Maria said...

Hi Sue
A Beautiful card with pretty foliage, very nice
Stay safe. Maria x

Judy Hollers said...

Sue, prayers for safety for you and your family and those who live in Florida. Today's card is very elegant. Beautiful design. Hugs.

ursula said...

Love this card....luv Ursula xx

Eunice Astle said...

Very pretty card Sue!!

sued99 said...

A really gorgeous card. X

CCM said...

A beautiful Christmas card with elegant Poinsettia Scalloped Border. Thank you, Sue, for sharing how you extended the Wreath Frame. Good to know.

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

Pauline Austen said...

Hi Sue, hope you're safe and well.
Just back from a 4 day stay in the Lake district and guess who forgot to take her charger with her!!
Hopefully will be able to catch up with your blogs.

Stay safe!!! Crafty Hugs. Pauline x

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good evening Sue,
A very classy card which really suits my style. I really love the Poinsettia scalloped border die. Yvonne xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
What absolutely gorgeous card today loving all the colours.
Owlish Xx

Anonymous said...

Thank you for another lovely card Sue, hope you and yours are safe and well
Marlene O

Craftychris said...

Stunning card! Adore the colours and the gorgeous wreath die and the way you have used it - wonderful! Take care. xxx

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card love the wreath frame

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue
Another card which is Just you, Sue Elegant and beautiful.


Hugs
Rose