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Sunday 24 September 2023
Merry Christmas
Good Sunday morning all! I started today's card by cutting the Starlight Background in white. I backed it with a piece of pixie sparkled card that I used Boulevard Lights Pixie Sparkles on. I cut the Vintage Bauble out of antique gold card, glittered it with Black Onyx glitter and added the pearly beaded string from the Bauble Branch die set to make it appear as it's hanging. I used the Double Stitched Rectangles and added a white frame over the background. I cut the Merry Christmas sentiment in both antique gold and black. I shadowed the saying and glued it to the background. Using the Classic Poinsettia die set, I made three different sized white Poinsettias and glittered them with Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz. The flowers were added in opposite corners. 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
I'm not completely sure about todays design, I don't know if the flowers over power the design or the large flower should have been changed for smaller. I know it will be loved and admired by many so my uncertainty will melt into the background. Hope everyone has a good day xxx
The poinsettias are gorgeous but I didn’t even notice the top one until I read your description. I can’t really tell what colour the boulevard lights pixie powder comes out but as I have just purchased that colour I will have to go & experiment. Thank you Sue.
Hi Sue. I think this card is very elegant and would be perfect if you want to send season's greetings to those who do not celebrate Christmas. I also think, with a little bit of tweaking, this card would work very well for other occasions too.
Hi Sue, although I love each individual element of this card (especially the glittered poinsettias) I don't think that I would have put them together in this way so I am sorry but this card doesn't grab me as they usually do.
Hi Sue A lovely card with the vintage bauble, would love to see what the pixie sparkle looks like in real life as it’s hard to tell from the photos. The glittered poinsettias are gorgeous
Morning Sue and all that visit this Sunday.
ReplyDeleteI'm not completely sure about todays design, I don't know if the flowers over power the design or the large flower should have been changed for smaller.
I know it will be loved and admired by many so my uncertainty will melt into the background.
Hope everyone has a good day xxx
Good morning Sue, such an elegant card, I love the pixie background, I don’t think I have that colour
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA lovely card nice and sparkley.
Take care all Kitty.
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card.
B xx
ReplyDeleteThe background looks very dark on my screen, love
the flowers though!
Doreen x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAn elegant card. Love the sparkle.
Barbara V
Morning Sue - wow, I absolutely love this! Stunning card! Colleen xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes, this is gorgeous, especially the close up of the white sparkly poinsettia.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue Gorgeous card I love the sparkly flowers
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card & my favourite Poinsettia flowers. Yvonne xx
The poinsettias are gorgeous but I didn’t even notice the top one until I read your description. I can’t really tell what colour the boulevard lights pixie powder comes out but as I have just purchased that colour I will have to go & experiment. Thank you Sue.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, a beautiful card, love the subtle glitter on the poinsettias. Bx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. I think this card is very elegant and would be perfect if you want to send season's greetings to those who do not celebrate Christmas. I also think, with a little bit of tweaking, this card would work very well for other occasions too.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother fantastic card but I think it needs just a wee black gem or dot in the middle of flowers.
Owlish Xx
Hi Sue, although I love each individual element of this card (especially the glittered poinsettias) I don't think that I would have put them together in this way so I am sorry but this card doesn't grab me as they usually do.
ReplyDeleteFrances
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card with the vintage bauble, would love to see what the pixie sparkle looks like in real life as it’s hard to tell from the photos. The glittered poinsettias are gorgeous
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Beautiful card! The Starlight Background is so pretty :))
ReplyDeleteAnother very striking card!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Sue xx Hazel
ReplyDeleteVery elegant card. X
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and stylish…
ReplyDeleteA lovely card Sue, love all the sparkly bits, really finishes of this striking card
ReplyDeleteMarlene O
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card!
Hugs x
Heather T
A Beautiful card, Love it
ReplyDeleteMaria x
This is a gorgeous unconventional Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteStephanie K