Tuesday 24 December 2013

Triple Stamping

 Hi crafters!  Happy Christmas Eve!  Hoping that many of you would be around today, I thought I would show you some triple stamping, but with a twist, a micro beaded twist, that is!  I started with three pieces of coconut white card all cut into rectangles of stackable sizes.  I put a piece of sticky tape between each layer then began stamping in black archival with the Sunflower stamp from the Vintage Labels Five Sunflower set by Justrite Stamps.  Each stamp caught the different layers so it was only partially stamped on any one layer.  Once I covered the entire piece, I disassembled it and coloured it with a combination of  pencils and Distress Markers.  I used an aqua pencil around each images to give it a shadow and added some accents to the flowers with a white gel pen.   Once coloured, I covered each piece with a sticky adhesive sheet and hand trimmed the excess away.  You can use a paper cutter if you are careful not to trim away any of the stamping.  I peeled the backing paper off and micro beaded each piece for a lovely textural look.  I cut thin black mats for each piece and taped them on the coordinating piece, then reassembled the card using mounting foam between each piece.  The black mat gives a nice frame to each section, but covers the area where the stamp cannot get close enough to the edge because of the different layers.  Your eye completes the image once it is reassembled because the void has been filled.  I stamped one more Sunflower image and cut it out with Vintage Labels Five and coloured it.  I cut a tag from the Filigree Bracket and Label die and snipped it in half to use it top and bottom to just peek out from underneath.  No sentiment, just beautiful sunflowers today, easily used for anything you like!  Finished dimensions are 7 1/4" x 8 1/4" in size.  In case you don't get a chance to stop by the blog tomorrow, I hope that everyone has a wonderful Christmas filled with family, friends and food, among other things!  If you are able to pop by tomorrow, then there will be loads to see!  All for now, Sue x








132 comments:

Pam said...

Happy Christmas Eve to you Sue and everyne - this is a very spring like card - sunflowers are lovely.

Jan.moogie said...

Happy Christmas Eve Sue, and what a beautiful card to share with us. It must have taken ages to make, but what a stunner.xxx

tracy w said...

Merry christmas sue and everybody how reads this blog hope you have a better day than us we have my dad in hospital he's had a heart attack so my Christmas Eve is at the hospital this card has made me smile thank you Tracy w x

Pam said...

Oh Tracy W, just want to say I hope your Dad is better soon. My heart goes out to you all.

Anonymous said...

Clever technique, Sue, and what a sunny happy card. As ever, exquisitely made and full of inspiration.
Happy Christmas to those who won't visit tomorrow!

'P' in Wales
Tracy - thoughts are with you and hope your Dad is soon on the mend.

Anonymous said...

Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas and best wishes for 2014. I enjoyed the demo of this card on C&C it is lovely. Edwina

Unknown said...

I have not tried this technique out but really like the idea and I love the sunflowers.
Here's wishing everyone a Merry Christmas xxx
Nicola Belshaw from Staines

Unknown said...

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVE TO ALL,
Not many of us today....
My good wishes are with you Tracy W - never a good time.

Beautiful card - really different.
Think these sunflowers are a New Year Need!
Take care all - dreadful weather out there, wish I didn't have to go to work, but hey someone has to do it!!
See you tomorrow- a bit of a tease Sue, so looking forward to it, this is my morning tonic while having breakfast!!
Bye for now
Sheila x

Anonymous said...

GM Sue - what an unusual but lovely card - another new year must try - think 2014 will be busy! Best wishes to Tracy W and her Dad -
Rgs
Clare W

kitty davies said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you a very cheery card,have a happy christmas and all good wishes for the new year to all.
I wish a speedy recovery to all who are under the weather. It may be the evening before I get back tomorrow Take care Kitty

nancyd said...

Morning Sue, a very different card today but stunning as usual saw you
demo it on C&C it looks quite easy
when you do it but will give it a try
when I get time to make cards again
still altering a book for my granddaughter
for tommorow nothing like pressure
hey.
Merry Christmas to everyone and my
heart goes out to Tracy W hope your dad
gets better soon my dad had eight heart
attacks so there is always hope we
will all pray for him.
Nancyd xx

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
What a great card and brilliant idea. I shall DEFINITELY use that on more than one occasion.
The possibilities are endless.........
My best wishes, too, to Tracy W. and her dad - he's in the best place for now.
Hugs, Rose

carol edwards said...

Hi Sue what a lovely card and so reminds us of warmer days. Would look good for lots of occasions with different stamps. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas and peaceful New Year. Tracy W I hope dad has a speedy recovery . X

JAO said...

Happy Christmas and new year. Beautiful card.

englishrose897 said...

Morning Sue and everyone. Great card today very sunny for such a bleak day.

Hope everyone has a great Christmas Eve, I have to go and pick up the meat order at 8am, good old M&S (Other supermarkets are available)

Sending best wishes to Tracy W and her dad. hope he is soon on the mend.

Take care everyone Sally x

Unknown said...

Merry christmas eve Sue what a lovely spring card i love sunflowers. Thinking of you Tracy W and your Dad hope everything goes well. Check in tomorrow Sue xx

Debs A

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Lovely sunny card. Merry Christmas x

Mrs B said...

Hi Sue. Happy Christmas Eve to you and the Wilsonettes. I loved this card when you demoed it on C & C, the 3 layer construction AND the stamps etc. Sunflowers are such a happy and cheerful flower and this card is beautiful. I will be dropping in tomorrow Sue to see what goodies you have for us. Tracy - Best wishes to your Dad. May he be on the mend very soon. Take care.

Ecco of Sheffield said...

morning Sue
Thank you for a beautiful card to start Christmas Eve - will have to give the triple stamping a go after Christmas - it may take some time but I will have a go.
To all 'Wilsonettes' your familes and Friends. To all who are carers and all who have loved ones unable to be with you for whatever reason. To all our Troops and their families wherever they are in the world who keep us safe -To you Sue and your family here and across the pond Have a really lovely Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful 2014.
J

Maid of Kent said...

Beautiful card Sue. Thank you for all the inspiration you have given us throughout the year. Hope your Dad improves soon Tracey. Happy Christmas to Sue and all the Wilsonettes. Crafty hugs Ann x

Joan D said...

Really uplifting springlike card. Just what we need in these dark days.just to say "thank you " Sue for all you do to inspire us. You will never know how much you helped me through a traumatic few months this year, but have come out the other side and looking forward to a better and brighter 2014 . Merry Christmas to everyone x x x x

Craftetter said...

Lovely card Sue and I wish you and your family a Happy Chirstmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year. Hope to catch up with you maybe at a workshop next year ;-)
Hugs
Elaine

Unknown said...

Happy Christmas Eve to one and all. All the shopping arrived yesterday ready for the big feed, along with a ceiling leak right above my bed as I lay sleeping!!! Finally got to sleep at 5.30 after careful furniture removals. Visitors arrive today and I am a bedroom down.. which means I have to sleep in my craft room, that's why I was up til 5.30 trying to fit a blow up bed amongst the chaos that is my crafty space. Love the card Sue will check in tomorrow. Thoughts are with Tracy W and her Dad. God Bless all xx

Anonymous said...

Wishing YOU and all the little bloggers a Very Happy and Peaceful Christmas. Love the stamp and the card. Mabex

Dolly Daydream said...

Morning Sue Happy Christmas Eve to you and everyone. So sorry to hear about Tracy's dad and send hugs and thinking of you. We have been up since 4am as we were worried about losing our conservatory roof, so much damage for everyone at Christmas and the wind is still blowing, but at least we haven't flooded this time. Beautiful card Sue and cannot wait to see real sunflowers blowing in the breeze.Happy Christmas everyone, stay safe.
Love and Hugs
Dawn Searle xxxx

Rachel Taylor said...

Wow this is amazing ,i love it . Have a lovely christmas Sue ,and all fellow crafters !
Crafty hugs Rachel x

Anonymous said...

Many hugs to you Sue and all Wilsonettes. I also watched you show this technique on your last visit to our screens and thought how pretty it looked and one for my pea size brain to take in easily !
Today is a day I want to wish all beautiful Winter Wilsonettes that wont be able to join us tomorrow. If you are travelling stay safe, this awful weather brings every idiot there is out to our roads ! To those having company, stay calm, close the kitchen door and take a tipple to help numb the stress : ) dont let that dumb turkey get the better of you !
But whatever you are doing tomorrow, have a wonderful day. I shall pop in before we go to our daughter's where for the first time in 33 yrs Im having Christmas lunch cooked for ME by her husband to be !
My deepest thoughts go to our Tracy today - sweetheart Im thinking of you SO much and you will be on my mind all over Christmas until we hear he's on the mend xx
Look forward to 'seeing' our girlies here tomorrow.
Take care, hugs.
Lancashire Steph xxx

Aspiring crafter said...

Hi Sue, first saw you demo this on tv and had a go-I really liked the result but it wasn't as fabulous as yours with all your micro beading! They are on my wish list.
Lovely card, we needed a sunny one after the last couple of days of wind and rain.
Hope everyone has a happy Christmas .
Sue , have a rest , you deserve it!
XxxRuth

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue I just love sunflowers and this card is perfect. I'm so sorry to hear about Tracy's dad I hope he makes a speedy recovery. I will wish everyone a Happy Christmas now as I will be away from a computer for a few days.Have a good one. Love Jackie

Nanna Tina said...

Hi Sue
Today's card brightens up a very wet and windy dull Christmas eve.
Tracy w love and hugs to you, your Dad and family, we spent Christmas 2010 at the hospital with my Dad recovering from surgery.
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2014
Happy crafting
Love Tina x

Micky French said...

What a lovely card, so fresh looking.
happy Christmas Eve to all, would like to send big hugs to all that want them.
Hugs Michelle xxxx

karenlotty said...

I'm getting quite emotional & teary reading everyone's comments Am thinking of you Tracy W & hope dad is on the mend 2013 has been a trying year for me & hope 2014 is a calmer better year Stay safe everyone Christmases these days are bittersweet for me but will try & enjoy what I can Will def visit 2mrw coz Sue, you lift my spirits Great card Love the bright colours

marg said...

Good Morning Sue!
Firstly Tracy, everyone is sending best wishes to your Dad, so lets hope he is sitting up by tomorrow for you!
Now Sue! I watched you construct this card on tv I like the cheeriness of it! I love the colours of Sunflowers so smiley!
My roof... done last year! Has decided to leak into my bedroom down the wall and onto my mantlepiece, and all my family cards are wet !!!
I am not HAPPY!
I'm hoping to speak to my daughter in Perth tomorrow, her weather is too hot for me! so Skype will have to do, then I can see Taylah who is 5! Can't wait!
Take care Sue and everyone else
Love Marg

Anonymous said...

Dear Sue What a wonderful uplift card! I would like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a healthy New Year. I have everything crossed for Tracy and her Dad, my thoughts go out to them! I will be checking the blog tomorrow take care everyone Love Michelle S xxx

alimecca said...

Hi Sue
Love today's card - very refreshing and sunny - unlike the weather! Tracy I hope your dad has a speedy recovery, will be thinking of you and your family. Will try to drop by the blog tomorrow but if I can't, may I wish you all a very Happy Christmas.

TDQ Karen said...

Love this idea, definitely one to try.
Seasons greetings to all who visit the forum and especially to Sue and your family. Thank you so much for brightening my mornings xx

nannapat said...

Lovely cheerful card Sue - I wasn't expecting a Christmas Day post so what a lovely bonus. Tracy, I'm so sorry to read your news. I do hope your Dad improves quickly and that 2014 starts on a better note for you all. Pat x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue Happy Christmas Eve to you and everyone. Great technique must have a go when I start card making again.
Denise Hancock X

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Sue.. What a lovely idea - I will be trying that.
Lovely, lovely card.
Love Val x

My thoughts are with Tracy today, hope your dad gets better soon.

nattyboots said...

Hi Sue
Another lovely card for us all today,
Can i just wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and thank you for all your blogs,hints and tips along with the inspiration.

Take care and have a relaxing time { if you can }

Elaine H X

nattyboots said...

Tracy
I hope all goes well with your dear Dad , i will say a prayer for you all , stay strong .

Lots of love
Elaine H X

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, a stunning card, beautiful and bright. Tracy W, hope your Dad gets better soon, Merry Christmas and a Happy Crafty New Year to Sue, your family and al your followers. Bx

Gail said...

Happy Christmas Eve to you and all your followers!
Don't know how I miss you demoing this card, but I love it.
Thinking of you Tracey, hope all is well for you!
Gail Cx

Carol Clarke said...

Morning Sue
Just love this technique really spring looking - lets hope the spring will be here soon.
Tracyw you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
Carol x

Carol Clarke said...

Morning Sue
Just love this technique really spring looking - lets hope the spring will be here soon.
Tracyw you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
Carol x

Anonymous said...

Happy Christmas Sue and thank you for spending YOUR time to pass lots of ideas and tips to us - it really is appreciated by me and I think many hundred more of us crafters. Thank you Sue - have a great holiday and try and get a rest. Love from Marie XX

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - this is such a clever technique. So unusual and very eye-catching. Thank you for all your wonderful daily blogs, they are a real delight each morning. May I wish you a really Happy Christmas, and all your happy bloggers too. We too have had some unhappy news this week so my thoughts are with Tracy at this time. May we all have a happy and healthy New Year.
YvonneMayxx

Marion Bull said...

Happy Christmas Eve Sue to you and yours. Lovely card today and such a lovely technique, enhanced with the micro beads! To Tracy W. hope your dad gets better soon and that your family manages to have a peaceful Christmas with better news soon.
Marion B

Cameeli of Richmond said...

Hi Sue
Great card and takes us to warmer climbs and is uplifting. Made it back from West Yorkshire late last night terrible weather all the way down, but as a fairy I just had to deliver all Santa's goodies to my family.
I want to wish all Wilsonettes an Norah and Lancashire Steph glad you had a win you deserve it.
well. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. Thank you for you kind words and YES I gave you a big wave too.
have a great day. Cameeli xx

Tres said...

Hi Sue. This is a lovely cheerful card for today !! I still have not yet tried the micro beading technique yet !! I have some micro beads now so will give it a go after Christmas. I saw you demo this on c+c and I really liked it then. I will try my best to come on to your blog tomorrow in between all the chaos that is Christmas Day here !! A great card Sue !! I love, love, love Sunflowers.
Tracy W, sending you lots of love and hugs today. I hope you Dad feels better soon. I am thinking of you today. X x x
Sending lots of love and best wishes to you Sue, your family and to all the Willsonettes. If I don't make it here tomorrow Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to every one. Lots of love Tres x x x

hotpotato said...

Not quite sure about this Card Sue, though I must say it's very clever how you've done it. I hope to pop by tomorrow.....I like my daily fix.
But I'll wish you a very Happy Christmas incase I forget.....I've to work a 12 hour night shift tonight so tomorrow might go in a blur!!!! xx

Janina x

Glenharon said...

Good morning Sue and all Wilsonettes,
Tracy W our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery for your Dad. You have a lot of love and friends right here sending up prayers for him, so here is hoping that he is feeling his old self very, very soon. Take one step at a time and he will come back to you bouncing in health. The importance if tomorrow is all about family and love, so nothing else matters, mince and tatties will do the same job.
Haven't seen the video of this card yet, i so haven't been able to work it out yet.
To everyone traveling be safe, watch out for the others on the road, as some seem to lose whatever brain power they had at this time of the year. To all those in the bad weather regions i hope that you escape this time. I see from our friends on the blog that some are already experiencing leaking roofs. We have had a few in the village here lost their entire roof because of the storms 6-7 weeks ago, still waiting for the insurance asessors to grant the work to someone, so they have blue tarpaulins as cover the now, not good.
Have a good time where ever you are and hope your prayers are answered.
Love and crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil)

MRS DUCK said...

Good morning Sue and everyone.
I remember you demoing this and being horrified that you micro beaded the areas under the layers that wouldn't be seen. . .ever the thrifty crafter me lol !
Merry Christmas to you all and best wishes to Tracey and her family at this worrying time.
Ang x

Nananne said...

A Very Merry and Bright Christmas to you Sue and all Wilsonettes and a very creative and Happy New Year!
Love today's card , enjoyed the demo on C&C, must get around to trying it .xo

Wacki Macky said...

Love the sunflowers today Sue, they always seem so cheery don't they?

Craftihappiness and seasonal greetings to you all, love from Pearl

Maryann Laursen said...

WAUW what a wonderful summercard here today Sue. Just what we need here in the middle of another winbterstorm here.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year witth your lovely family and I´ll look forward to see, what gorgeous things you´ll have to share with us in the year to come soon.

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Bright cheerful card, just what was needed on this horrid day.
Sending get well wishes to Tracey's dad, hope he's soon on the mend.
Thank you Sue for the wonderful cards you have shared with us and the techniques that you have taught us.
Wishing you and your family and your blog followers a wonderful Christmas and a healthy and peaceful New Year.
Lydia
X

Sue from Wiltshire said...

A really great card.
Best wishes to Tracy W and her family. Also to all those affected by the storms recently.

scofessex said...

Morning Sue, just to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a great crafting new year, can't wait to see what you have in store for us

jessie said...

MERRY CHRISTMAS SUE AND EVERYONE
NICE BRIGHT AND COLOURFUL CARD TODAY.
SUNFLOWERS ARE LOVELY.HOPE YOU HAVE
A GOOD CHRISTMAS.

Floss said...

Hi Sue,
A great sunny card on this very rainy day.Have a Wonderful Christmas and a Happy New year.

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, lovely sunny card I like it, Happy Christmas to all and Tracy hope all goes well I know what it's like I spent the last three years at Christmas in Hospital with my Husband. love and prayers go out to you love Jean Z xx

Maggie said...

Hello Sue. A very cheery card to set us up for a day of last minute preparations. May today go smoothly for everyone out in blog land and another huge thank you Sue for keeping us inspired throughout the year. Merry Christmas to all. xx Maggie (better without a bow)

Debbie Tinks said...

Nice card Sue X

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue and everyone, lovely sunny card today to cheer us up on this wet and windy Christmas Eve. Thank you Sue for brining us so much inspiration through the year it ihas brought my card making on in leaps and bounds. Take care everyone, and thoughts go to Tracy, hope your dad recovers and bounces back to his usual self. Merry Christmas everyone, Jess x

Beryl said...

Hi Sue, love the sunflower stamps. They are so bright and cheerful. I saw you do this technique on tv and thought I'd try this sometime next year. To Tracy and all your family..my thoughts are with you at this time. Fingers crossed he'll soon be better. Happy Christmas to everyone in case I don't get the chance to drop by tomorrow.

hollyberry said...

Love this card it is a piece of sunshine.Loved the demo on C&C and it is great to see it up close.Happy Christmas eve to everyone and thinking of you and your family Tracy W,hope everything improves.

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Lovely bright and cheerful card and will definitely try triple stamping
Best wishes to everyone for a happy Christmas and special thoughts to Tracy W and her dad
Pat

magpie said...

Merry Christmas Sue and everyone! Thinking of you Tracy and hope that your dad gets better soon xx Thinking of all those out there who are suffering through the awful weather. Thinking also of all the families who can't be with their loved one's for, whatever the reason, this time....Out of sight but never out of mind.... xx What a beautiful bright, cheerful card this morning Sue! I do love those sunflowers and as I remember have a flower set with the sunflower in it....mmmmm....I think I won them as a prize...! Love how you've done the layers where you have stamped and micro beaded them. It's gorgeous just gorgeous! Thank you so much Sue for all the inspiration you have given us. We appreciate all that you have done for us. God bless and have a wonderful Christmas day/Happy Holiday to you, your family and our family of bloggers! xx Love Karen xx

hazel young said...

Stunning card Sue love it. i hope you have a fabulous Christmas xx Hazel

camelot67 said...

Good morning Sue,

Happy Christmas Eve to you too. As has already been said this is such a Spring-like card - so very pretty and I for one will not be breaking my tradition of popping onto the blog tomorrow. Can I also send Tracy W a hug and wish her Dad all the very best for a speedy recovery. Enjoy the rest of your day Sue.
Margaret A.

Sandybee said...

A very cheery looking card for this very stormy day

Wishing each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and A Safe and Peaceful New Year

And to you Sue, many thanks for all of the hard work and beautiful samples you've shown us this year.May
xx Sandra

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas Sue - Love the sunflowers and the technique. Thoughts are with Tracy W and her dad for his improvement this Christmas. Thanks once again Sue for all your hard work.
ValCxx

Shirley T. said...

Hi Sue,

Oh it makes you think of Spring and not the white stuff that's outside!!! Am cooking for a house full tomorrow but will find time for your blog at some point. Thanks Sue.

Much love,

Shirley T. xxxxxxxxxx

Disco Queen said...

Happy Christmas Eve Sue. Inspirational Card! I love the triple stamping. Once layered it always has the 'how did they do that' effect. Theresa x

Lacelady said...

Happy Christmas Eve to you too Sue - I can see that this technique would work for lots of stamps, so I really will have to try it. I still have lots to do, so will get off here now and go do some of it! Have a good day.

Leats said...

Ooohhh, that is so good.

Jill Liddle said...

Lovely spring like card. It's quite gloomy where I live at the moment but this card shone through. Merry Chrissie to all.

Mac Mable said...

Happy Christmas Eve to you too.
Thank you so much for your great blog this year, I have loved it!
You are a true inspiration and I look forward very much to dipping into your daily blog in 2014.

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a Happy Christmas to you and your family. A lovely card and thank you for the inspiration techniques you show with your cards.

nzillingworth said...

HI SUE
HAVE TO HAVE A GO AT THIS THINK IT LOOKS SO NEAT. SO EASY TO DO AND SMASHING EFFECT.
JUST DONE A NEAT TRICK WITH WITH BEADS CUT ANY FANCY SHAPE OUT IN DOUBLE SIDED STICKY PAPER AND AND STICK YOUR BEADS ONTO YOUR COLOURED CARD AND MAKES GREAT BACK GROUND PAPER.
LOVING YOUR TIPS
VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVE.
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXXXX

baconbits said...

Morning Sue, happy christmas eve to every one.
A very happy amd sunny card today just love sunflowers, and the technique is definately one to try.
sending best wishes to tracey hope dad has a speedy recovery.
tfs
hugs
amanda x

ros hodgkins said...

Hi Sue, Great card, I couldn't work out how you did it which thrills me as much as when I can work out how you have made it on other days.
I can't thank you enough for all the tuition you have given me this year and I just want to wish you and yours the Happiest of Christmas's.
X Ros

cr@fty said...

Hi Sue
I'm late today the internet was down😔 but hooray it's back on lol. Sending you a hug Tracy and hope your dad makes a swift recovery. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you and your family Sue and all the Wilsonettes. Back to the card my favourite sunflower so it's definitely a winner for me. I am going to try this technique in the new year it's so nice.
To all Wilsonettes that are travelling take care a lot of the roads are flooded it took us twice as long but we got here safely.
Hugs x
Heather T

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

Interesting technique on this card - I can think of a few stamps that I have already that would work well like this. Thanks, Susan

Kate's Cards said...

Wow now that's a masterpiece of stamping!

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Sue
Wow, thus card certainly makes a statement. I bet it took a long time to make. I wish you and all your followers a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Hope you dad gets better soon Tracey.

Myra said...

Hi Sue,
Afternoon everyone! Special thoughts and prayer added to the many others on the blog for Tracy W and her Dad. I do trust the fact that there are so many caring people on this blog thinking of you will help and sustain you. Trust Dad much better soon.

Today's card such a lovely reminder of sunnier days amid the rather wild ones of the moment. Friends in Surrey got no power and had none since yesterday. Keep warm and safe everyone.

Happy Christmas
Love to all, Myra

Jane said...

Mmmm can't make my mind up about this one Sue :( the cards I'm not a fan of are few and fare between. Hope everyone has a lovely day tomorrow, I'm Sad my sons is in Oz, it won't be the same without him. Suppose we have to count our blessings when we fit and healthy.

Jane xx

Victoria said...

Very clever idea again Sue, and you describe it clearly as always. The sunflowers are lovely. Happy Christmas Eve to you all.

Brenda said...

Happy Christmas Eve Sue to you and all our blog friends,

This card is really lovely and that little matt of black behind each layer really sets it off beautifully.
Hope you and everyone else has a lovely Christmas day not sure whether I will managed to blog with church and family etc etc. Peace and blessings to all.
A big Christmas hug, love Brenda xxx

Brenda said...

Pardon me Sue for hijack jacking your blog.
just want to send a little message to Tracy W our thoughts are with you and hope your dad makes a wonderful recovery We are all thinking of you.
Love and prayers, Brenda x

Lisbeth said...

Love the summery sunflowers on a blustery and rainy day here in the UK. Happy Christmas Sue

Lisbeth

Lynda's craft's said...

Happy Christmas Eve Sue and all Wilsonettes all of you traveling be safe and take care in this very bad weather hope you all have a lovely day tomorrow
Tracy w my thoughts are with you and your family
and wish your dad a speedy recovery x
Sue I love this card with the different layers and micro beads the sunflower stamp so pretty.Thank you Sue for all your hard work and inspiration you have given us over the past year your the best enjoy your day tomorrow xx
Christmas Hugs Lynda Brock xx
SUE AND WILSONETTES HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME xx

Unknown said...

Sue this card is lovely - just right to welcome in Spring. I hope you have a lovely Christmas and you manage to over indulge because if you can't at Christmas when can you!!. A very Happy Christmas to all and to Tracy W I hope your Dad is better soon Helen xx

CraftyJo said...

I love triple stamping and your 'twist' on it is great. Have a wonderful Christmas.

Anonymous said...



Hi Sue

At last I can work this fancy lap top down south at our Daughters for the Christmas Holidays she has just shown me how to work her lap top.

Beautiful card Sunflowers are so happy they make me smile.

Sending love and positive thoughts to Tracey W hope Dad is improving.

Wishing you and all your families a lovely Christmas.

Hugs Annx without an "e"

Laura O said...

enjoy your Christmas Eve. nice sunflowers .Laura O

Rosemarie said...

Good Afternoon Sue, A bit late today as we have had no power for 24 hours. I will have to try this technique it is very striking. My thoughts and prayers are with Tracey and her Dad, and also with those people who may not be having the Christmas they would like. Lots of love and thanks to you Sue for all your hard work, it is very much appreciated. I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow with your family.

Love Rosemarie xx

Jackie Meechan said...

Happy Christmas Eve to you also. Beautiful card don't think I could have the patience to do this but complicated for me but the outcome is gorgeous.

Hope you have a great Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year for you and yours.

Hugs
CraftyJacq
Xx

Tina said...

Hi Sue

I saw you do a very quick demo on this card, it's lovely and summery not like the weather we had yesterday a tree that was blown over in my narrowly missing my car.

Happy Christmas Eve to you all.

Hi Tracy, I am so sorry to hear about your dad, all our best wishes are sent for a speedy recovery.

Kind regards :-)

Tina X

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
YEEAAAAAA made it to the blog. No electricity till just now since early hours of the morning - was just about to start panicking big time as Turkey needs cooking for a cast of thousands due later tonight and a freezer full of food looking like it was all going to be thrown away. At least we still have an open fire in the house so one room was warm. So today's card really cheered me up all that said Happy Christmas to all you Wilsonettes.
Beverley W

yorkielass said...

Hello Sue, Happy Christmas Eve to you Sue and all Wilsonettes. A warm summery card today, saw you demo this on C & C and love layers and the magical micro beads, love them to bits.
Tracy W my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, wishing your Dad a speedy recovery.
Sue wishing you, your family and all Wilsonettes a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Stay safe and warm everyone.
Hugs June xxx

greendragon said...

What a great technique. Lovely summery card - we have just had a shower of hail here! Have a joyful Christmas.

Ali B said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely card and technique another new one to try in the new year.
Happy Christmas to everyone.
Alison B. x

sued99 said...

Happy Christmas. This card is a very lovely way to cheer up a dreary winter's day.

Unknown said...

Evening everyone. Sue I'm loving this card it's fabulous!!! Watched u do this one on c&c. U make them all look so easy!!

Merry christmas everyone
Thoughts are with u Tracy w. it's a hard time of year for these things my uncle John passed away on Xmas day 2 years ago so my mom doesn't really like Xmas anymore :-(
Love Tracy from killie xx

Julie Bee said...

Hi Sue

Love this card, simple, but at the same there is alot going on.

Happy Christmas to one and all, of course we will look in tomorrow.

Best Wishes

Julie Bee

Hilary said...

A fabulous selection of cards all week Sue. Wishing you and your family, and everyone, a wonderful Christmas, and a very happy New Year. My thoughts and prayers are with Tracy W and her Dad.
With love and hugs. Hilary xxxx

Unknown said...

Happy Christmas Eve to you too Sue, I hope you are all ready for the Christmas Holiday, a gorgeous card as always, a reminder of brighter days to come. xx

Gail said...

Brilliant card and one I saw you demo on C&C - I will defo give this one a go xx have a fab Christmas and try to leave the tree alone this year!! xxGailT xx

Gail said...

Brilliant card and one I saw you demo on C&C - I will defo give this one a go xx have a fab Christmas and try to leave the tree alone this year!! xxGailT xx

fame01 said...

Hi Sue
Happy Christmas to you to hope you have great time with all your family an friends close to you. I have just finished baking mince pies, coconut tarts , buns and sausage rolls table set and now I am having 2 mins to myself before I start to prepare what I can for tomorrows dinner. anyway I love this triple stamping it looks so pretty must have a go . tracey w hope you dad gets well soon thinking about you keep your chin up. happy Christmas to all as well . hugs sarah xx

Carol S. said...

Another gorgeous card. Thank you for all the inspiration you give freely to us. I wish you and your family a wonderful, peaceful Christmas and an amazing 2014. Big Christmas hugs, Carol S.xx

Shazza said...

beautiful card Sue, love the technique. Merry Christmas xx

Fieldsend said...

Hi Sue, saw this when you demonstrated the technique and loved it and card too. Happy Christmas to you and all who visit the blog and have a great day.

Love June
Xxx

Barbara said...

Lovely card really love sunflowers and the micro beads give it texture.
Its cold and windy up here in Scotland, looks like there wont be a white xmas this year but your card really brightens up a cold damp xmas eve!!!
Hope you have a merry Christmas.

Margaret corgi owner said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful and bright card today which is what we need up here in the north, the weather is simply awful.
I have just been to the crib service at our church with my little grandson which was lovely. I remembered Tracy and her father in my prayers, do hope he makes a quick recovery.
Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas.
Margaret corgi owner

















Shirley T. said...

Hi Sue and everyone,

Best wishes for a fabulous, relaxed Christmas.

Much love,

Shirley T. xxxxxxxxxx

Suebak said...

Great technique.... again.


Merry Christmas to all.

Susan x

TOB said...

Merry Christmas everyone. Tracy my thoughts are with you. Thank you to you all for brightening my days with your words on this blog and to you sue for allowing me to be a Wilsonette, for you inspiration time and patience you must have in putting this blog together. Wishing you all a Healthy and Happy 2014. hugs x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, Well you have done it yet again, you have wowed us with your expertise.
I love everything about today's Card I love the triple stamping with The Awesome Vintage Labels Sunflower Set by JustRite such a Beautiful Stamp, it looks so effective, your Colouring is excellent and then also adding my favourite The Awesome Micro Beads!
I'll definitely Look in tomorrow
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS!
AND ALL THE WONDERFUL BLOGGERS WHO FOLLOW THE GREAT SUE WILSON! Love and hugs from Sam x

Anne O said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card today. So nice to see the sunflowers after the wind and rain we have had recently. Hope you have a lovely Christmas.
Best wishes
Anne O

Donna Jones said...

Hi Sue,
Sweet stamp, great card, I love your colouring.
Donna Jones

Janice K said...

Happy Christmas Sue, many thanks for maintaining the blog despite the pressures of the day! I love this technique, it's so effective and could easily be created flat to help with postage. x

Karen Drew said...

Lovely technique. Like the effect it gives
Merry Christmas
Luv
Karen xx

Vie Carter said...

Great technique but not really for me today

Sue have a lovely Christmas and a Happy Christmas to all fellow bloggers

Vie
x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, Beautiful sunflower card !!!!!
Tracey sending you and your dad very best wishes I'm sure he will soon be on the mend .
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU SUE AND ALL WILSONETTES .
Hugs
Jean D

Unknown said...

Love the triple stamping technique.Have tried it myself a few weeks ago and the effect is amazing.Gorgeous card lovely and sunny.
Helen Bx

Marianna Hammer said...

This is a very different card. A different style from your usual. But it's lovely.
I consider it sort of my birthday card as it is my birthday on Chritmas Eve ;)

aggieosborne1104 said...

Hi Sue,
Oh my...so pretty! I love sunflower, they're my favorite flowers. I will try the technique, I just hope it's not too hard.
Lots of love, Aggie xxx

Unknown said...

This is a really awesome technique, Ive got to try this, so excited hehe

Diane from Glasgow xx