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Sunday 22 January 2023
You Are So Special
Good Sunday morning all! I started with another piece from my background stash which used Beyond Blue Pixie Sparkles. I cut the Stitched Starburst Background out of the pixied card, then I added an offset black die cut behind it as a shadow. I added a white backing behind it. Using the You Are So Special Block sentiment, I cut the outside backing in black and added it to the centre of the card vertically. I cut some extra pixied card into a rectangle and matted it with white and added it to the centre of the card. I cut the sentiment block in black to use the actual sentiment and I attached it vertically to the centre of the card. I added a small white flower using the Summer Pierced Blossoms die and two white leaves as accents. The card was completed with white and black mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 7 3/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x Fantastic card Sue x the colours are gorgeous and I love the black shadow behind the starburst die, it really makes it pop x thankyou Sue x Theresa w in Berks xxx
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh I do like this starburst, it was such a popular die set, and I have used mine quite a lot, it made wonderful Christmas cards, and as you know Sue I love paper piecing and if you add coloured/mirror pieces in the rays it is a whole new design. Beautiful sample.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Morning Sue, Like June, I love the starburst die which I've also used to make several birthday/anniversary cards. Pretty colour too. Crafty Hugs, Pauline x
Hi Sue. I was always going to like this card as it uses the starburst background die which really draws your eye into the centre of the card. Great choice of colour too.
It’s amazing what difference a black shadow can make to a card. It really pops with the added black contrast as well. I don’t know that pixie colour so something else for the list! Thank you Sue.
A great card for anyone. I love the set with the interchangeable borders and sayings. Will be using a couple this week. February is a big birthday month in my family. Hope everyone is doing well & enjoying the remainder of the weekend, Stephanie K
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Sue x the colours are gorgeous and I love the black shadow behind the starburst die, it really makes it pop x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA great bold card thank you.
Take care Kitty.
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh I do like this starburst, it was such a popular die set, and I have used mine quite a lot, it made wonderful Christmas cards, and as you know Sue I love paper piecing and if you add coloured/mirror pieces in the rays it is a whole new design. Beautiful sample.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card I like the pop of black it makes it standout. Take care everyone x
ReplyDeleteLove the colour, with the black to make it pop
out, still not sure about the due itself!!
Doreen x
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteLike June, I love the starburst die which I've also used to make several birthday/anniversary cards.
Pretty colour too.
Crafty Hugs,
Pauline x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Love the black shadow behind the beautiful coloured pixie starburst die.
Barbara V
Great card Sue, love the black with the blue
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card, I love the black shadow with your beautiful starburst die which is really suitable for any occasion. Yvonne xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteSuch fantastic inspiration for this card alone as always love the colours and your Quote you are so special.
Owlish Xx
Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. I was always going to like this card as it uses the starburst background die which really draws your eye into the centre of the card. Great choice of colour too.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Morning Sue - beautiful card - I’m a big fan of your starburst background! Colleen xx
ReplyDeleteThis design is great for male cards. WakeyL
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, a really fab card today, love the combo of the blue, black and white. Take care and stay warm everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteAnother very adaptable card…luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteBeyond Blue is my favourite colour in the pixie sparkle range and the sentiment is as special as you are, lovely card
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
This card certainly makes a statement, it’s lovely.
ReplyDeleteAnnette x
Hi Sue, I am not sure why but this card isn't for me, sorry.
ReplyDeleteFrances
It’s amazing what difference a black shadow can make to a card. It really pops with the added black contrast as well. I don’t know that pixie colour so something else for the list! Thank you Sue.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA very striking card. The stitched starburst die is so dramatic and such a useful die. Lovely colours of pixie too and love the cute flower.
Love Helen xxx
A great card for anyone. I love the set with the interchangeable borders and sayings. Will be using a couple this week. February is a big birthday month in my family.
ReplyDeleteHope everyone is doing well & enjoying the remainder of the weekend,
Stephanie K
Love the flowers and the blue but not too sure about the card as a whole. Sorry. X
ReplyDeleteLoving this post. So easy to change up the sentiment so it makes is very gender neutral and generic for any occasion...
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, Sue xx Hazel
ReplyDeleteLove how something as simple as a black shadow makes such a statement, really lovely example thank you Sue.
ReplyDeleteMarlene O
Another great card!
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