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Tuesday 13 December 2022
Just Because
Hello crafters! I used the Pearlescent Watercolour Inks for the background for today's card. I used Turquoise Cascade, Fresh Meadow, Golden Sunrise, Ray Of Sunshine and Purple Twilight watercolour inks and allowed them to dry thoroughly. I cut the Floral Rectangle Frame in white and cut an aperture in the centre of it. I cut a small white frame using the Double Stitched Rectangles and glued a piece of acetate to the back then added mounting foam. I seated it in the centre of the frame, then added the frame to the background. I cut the Just Because Block sentiment in black and glued the words to the clear acetate in the frame. From the Jewelled Scalloped Border set, I cut two scalloped edge pieces out of black card and glued them to the sides of the card. The card was completed with white and black mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 7" x 8 1/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, wow that background really makes this card pop, with the beautiful patterned dies and sentiment on the front, brilliant.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue. Ohhh this new rectangle floral frame is just absolutely gorgeous the intricate detail is just amazing, I'd love to see your pencil sketch from the very start to what we now see on your inspirational samples, I can't imagine the time it took to get it to the perfect die you had in your minds eye. And now you post this beautiful sample full of colour I'd also love to see in all its glory as photo's never do your work justice. I just love today's post ... why? Just because.
Last very special delivery complete now just a few more local cards to make and take then my box of festive dies can take a rest and cool down cuz they've been mighty hot over the past few weeks lol. Love to all, please stay warm and well xxx
Good Morning Sue. A very colourful background this morning and a lovely card to show it off. I love lacey floral frame. That is on my list to buy with my Christmas money. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds Please stay safe and well 🙏 everyone.
Hi Sue Happy Tuesday everyone x Well I’m just taking a moment to appreciate the absolute beauty of the Floral Rectangle Frame. It is a stunning die but it looks even more incredible showcased on this card. It must be that wonderful colourful background. I’ve got a feeling that ‘in real life’ those colours would look much more pearlescent as I don’t think the pictures are doing them justice. This bright, cheery card is just what is needed on this cold grey day. Take care one and all x Sending you all positive thoughts x Crafty hugs x PP Yvonne x
Hi Sue, a lovely welcome splash of sunshine on a freezing cold and foggy day. I love the colours and the way the sentiment floats on acetate in the middle of the very pretty Floral Rectangle.
Absolutely love those background colours, so vibrant to brighten up these dreary days. A most beautiful card, such a lovely die, thanks Sue...luv Ursula xx
Hi Sue Nice cards the last few days. Love the colours and shines and who doesn't need a little bit of glitter sometimes, even if I get it everywhere when I using it :( Keep warm everyone and wish you better if you got the virus that seem to go around x
What a lovely, bright, cheerful card on this freezing day, I love how you’ve used the sentiment on acetate on the beautiful floral die. Thanks for your great ideas Sue Marlene O
I love this card. I think my favorite cards are just a fun to make background with a gorgeous die & sentiment on top. Good to have a stack of backgrounds on the ready for quick cards when needed. Stephanie K
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA very vibrant and bright card thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, wow that background really makes this card pop, with the beautiful patterned dies and sentiment on the front, brilliant.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue.
ReplyDeleteOhhh this new rectangle floral frame is just absolutely gorgeous the intricate detail is just amazing, I'd love to see your pencil sketch from the very start to what we now see on your inspirational samples, I can't imagine the time it took to get it to the perfect die you had in your minds eye. And now you post this beautiful sample full of colour I'd also love to see in all its glory as photo's never do your work justice. I just love today's post ... why?
Just because.
Last very special delivery complete now just a few more local cards to make and take then my box of festive dies can take a rest and cool down cuz they've been mighty hot over the past few weeks lol.
Love to all, please stay warm and well xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card.
B xx
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteYour floral rectangle frame is just so delicate and beautiful. Gorgeous card.
Crafty Hugs,
Pauline x
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteIs is a pretty card,very colourful.Take care everyone x
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteSuch a bright & cheery card that distracts me from this very cold weather. Yvonne xx
Hi Sue ,
ReplyDeleteA lovely card. The floral frame is beautiful.
Barbara V
Good Morning Sue. A very colourful background this morning and a lovely card to show it off. I love lacey floral frame. That is on my list to buy with my Christmas money. Thankyou Sue.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today
Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds
Please stay safe and well 🙏 everyone.
Morning Sue, a fabulous, bright and cheerful card, to brighten up a very cold winter morning. Love it. Take care and stay warm everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. I love that floral frame and the pretty colours you have chosen for the background show it off beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Morning Sue - what a gorgeous cheerful card today! Colleen xx
ReplyDelete
ReplyDeleteSuch a colourful & cheerful card, love that
die too!!
Doreen x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday everyone x
Well I’m just taking a moment to appreciate the absolute beauty of the Floral Rectangle Frame. It is a stunning die but it looks even more incredible showcased on this card. It must be that wonderful colourful background. I’ve got a feeling that ‘in real life’ those colours would look much more pearlescent as I don’t think the pictures are doing them justice. This bright, cheery card is just what is needed on this cold grey day.
Take care one and all x
Sending you all positive thoughts x
Crafty hugs x
PP
Yvonne x
Another stunning colourful card. WakeyL
ReplyDeleteA lovely wonderful simple card that shows how your dies can do all the work when added to a colourful background...
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLoving the floral frame and your floating sentiment on this bright and beautiful card
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA nice vibrant card. I love the frame die against it, it really stands out.
Love Helen xxx
Hi Sue, a lovely welcome splash of sunshine on a freezing cold and foggy day. I love the colours and the way the sentiment floats on acetate in the middle of the very pretty Floral Rectangle.
ReplyDeleteStay warm and safe everyone.
Frances
EVERYTHING ABOUT THE CARD IS STUNNING.
ReplyDeleteMarie P.
KEEP SAFE
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteTodays card is very vibrant and beautiful!
Hugs x
Heather t
Gorgeous card Sue, great colours and design xx Hazel
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card and how pretty is that frame! X
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love those background colours, so vibrant to brighten up these dreary days. A most beautiful card, such a lovely die, thanks Sue...luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteLoving this bold, colourful card with the beautiful dies taking centre stage. Thank you Sue.
ReplyDeleteLove the colourful card, bright and cheerful for a very cold day
ReplyDeleteThe Jeweled Scalloped Border looks gorgeous against this beautiful background. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOops! I meant the Floral Rectangle Frame in my previous comment!
ReplyDeleteLove this lace like card.
ReplyDeleteHello Sue, love the floral frame die and the colourful background really makes it pop
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
A very sweet and cheerful card with all the rainbow of pearlescent inks and that adorable diecut Floral Rectangle Frame!
ReplyDeleteThe floral rectangle frame is so detailed and pretty and the vibrant background is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteA very uplifting card. Lovely bright background and the very pretty floral rectangle frame. Gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteVery colorful background Sue, really "happy" card!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteNice cards the last few days. Love the colours and shines and
who doesn't need a little bit of glitter sometimes, even if I
get it everywhere when I using it :(
Keep warm everyone and wish you better if you got the virus
that seem to go around x
What a lovely, bright, cheerful card on this freezing day,
ReplyDeleteI love how you’ve used the sentiment on acetate on the beautiful floral die.
Thanks for your great ideas Sue
Marlene O
Such a beautiful card the coloured background shows off the white diecut perfectly
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely bright vibrant looking card l love it.
Owlish Xx
Bright colors bring so much happiness! This is a happy card! love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy
I love this card. I think my favorite cards are just a fun to make background with a gorgeous die & sentiment on top. Good to have a stack of backgrounds on the ready for quick cards when needed.
ReplyDeleteStephanie K