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Tuesday 28 February 2023
You Are So Special
Hello there my crafty friends! I started with a couple of pieces of silver sparkle card. I used alcohol inks across both of them in a diagonal manner. I used Sailboat Blue, Raspberry, Citrus and Sunshine Yellow alcohol inks on them. Next I used a border from the Decorative Borders die set and cut it twice into the top of the card and twice into the bottom of the card. Using the You Are So Special Block sentiment, I used a small leftover piece of the rainbow card and cut just the sentiment portion of the die. I attached the rainbow card behind the top and bottom borders. I cut the You Are So Special Block Sentiment out of white card. I added it onto the outer decorative die from the Just Because Block Sentiment which I cut in black. I glued a black shadow on to the rainbow cut sentiment and glued it on to the Block sentiment background. I cut the Jocelyn die in white, cut it in half and seated the block sentiment die cut on top of it, then attached it to the centre of the card. The card was completed with white and black mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 8" in size.
Just a quick note to let you know that Jamie Rodgers will be on Hobby Maker with his brand new collection called Wings Of Wonder today at 4pm and Wednesday at 3pm. I hope you can set aside some time to watch Jamie's shows and his amazing demonstration! All for now, Sue x
Morning Sue and all that pop in. I'm one hundred percent sure that if I tried anything like this we'd need a new carpet in the room I 'play ' in and possibly a visit to the decorating shop, pigs ear doesn't even go close the mess I'd make lol although millions have been made by blowing paint through a straw hasn't it.... hmmmm maybe worth a try don't you think? Lol A pretty, different but really happy sample today. Love to all and hope everyone is well xxx
Hi Sue. What lovely bright colours you have chosen for the background for today's card which may be a bit busy for the whole background. However, by showing a small amount through the apertures of the die cuts there is just enough showing through so that we can see the colours in just the right amount.
Good Morning Sue. Although this is a bright and cheery card today ... I am afraid it doesn't rock my boat somehow. So sorry Sue. This is only my opinion and Hoping you are not offended in any way. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today. Please stay safe and well 🙏. Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds
Hi Sue, a really vibrant card. The alcohol inks are such strong colours, love that just a touch of the background shows through and is then reflected in the sentiment.
Steph C, you can do this and its really not very messy if you prepare. Very quick. I did with a couple of friends who are not much into alcohol inks and everyone enjoyed the technique. Easy & different. Love this card. I loved this entire launch and use it all the time. Stephanie K
Lovely bright rainbow card Sue xx Hazel
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all that pop in.
ReplyDeleteI'm one hundred percent sure that if I tried anything like this we'd need a new carpet in the room I 'play ' in and possibly a visit to the decorating shop, pigs ear doesn't even go close the mess I'd make lol although millions have been made by blowing paint through a straw hasn't it.... hmmmm maybe worth a try don't you think? Lol
A pretty, different but really happy sample today.
Love to all and hope everyone is well xxx
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA bright and beautiful card thank you.
Take care Kitty.
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely bright card.
B xx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is so different,a lovely card and of course the sentiment. Take care everyone x
A lovely card Sue, the alcohol inks are so colourful
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful rainbow card with a fabulous sentiment. Yvonne xx
Hi Sue. What lovely bright colours you have chosen for the background for today's card which may be a bit busy for the whole background. However, by showing a small amount through the apertures of the die cuts there is just enough showing through so that we can see the colours in just the right amount.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteI’m loving these colourful backgrounds they are so pretty! Your card is beautiful and The sentiment is lovely!
Hugs x
Heather T
Hi Sue Fabulous bright and cheerful card this would brighten anyones day!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue. Although this is a bright and cheery card today ... I am afraid it doesn't rock my boat somehow. So sorry Sue. This is only my opinion and Hoping you are not offended in any way. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today. Please stay safe and well 🙏.
ReplyDeleteKind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA lovely bright and cheerful card. Makes you feel happy. Love the colours you have used and the sentiment is great.
Barbara V
Beautiful card. Love the colours.
ReplyDeletelove the vibrant colour ways used Sue. WakeyL
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, I love the border die. xx
ReplyDeleteA real cheerful and pick me up post. Love the use of the bright colours....
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes, absolutely fabulous, love the coloured background , sentiment and everything.
ReplyDeleteYes I will be watching Jamie xx
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Absolutely love this, those colours are amazing, a card to cheer the recipient...luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteI love the alcohol inks showing through the decorative border die an then repeated in the bold sentiment, super card
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Hi Sue, a really vibrant card. The alcohol inks are such strong colours, love that just a touch of the background shows through and is then reflected in the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteFrances
Steph C, you can do this and its really not very messy if you prepare. Very quick. I did with a couple of friends who are not much into alcohol inks and everyone enjoyed the technique. Easy & different.
ReplyDeleteLove this card. I loved this entire launch and use it all the time.
Stephanie K
Hello Sue, todays card is lovely, bright and cheerful, brought a smile to my face. Take care and stay warm everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Sue x lovely bright colours and the dies look brilliant x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Lovely card Sue love the alcohol ink colors you chose!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteFabulous coloured background. Please could you tell me what
Inks you are using and why the silver card ?
Hugs to you all, Maria x
Lovely bright card.
ReplyDeleteA lovely colourful, cheerful card today. Thank you Sue.
ReplyDeleteA lovely bright card
ReplyDeleteMarlene O
Gorgeous card! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA nice bright vibrant card.
Love Helen xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA very colourful card loving your colours and inspiration.
Owlish Xx
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss this yesterday?? Gorgeous!
Doreen x