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Wednesday, 23 May 2018

Happy Mother's Day

 Hi crafters!   Better late than never! LOL  I just found this one with a Mother's Day sentiment, but imagine it with a happy birthday or even a get well sentiment!  I just couldn't let it go without a blog appearance, now could I! LOL  I started by creating a letterpressed background.  I inked up the Art Deco Shells embossing folder with Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide ink and placed a piece of milk card inside the folder.  The ink was then transferred onto the floor of the design on to the card as it passed through the die cutting machine.  Next I cut the Springtime Frame and used small smoothies to ink the die cut.  I used Vintage Photo, Worn Lipstick, Spiced Marmalade and Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide inks.  I added small pearls to the flowers too.  I cut the backing piece out of milk card and added the frame to the centre of the background with mounting foam.   I cut the sentiment that comes with the frame and inked it to match using Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide and glued it to the centre of the frame.   I tied a messy bow with cream satin ribbon, adding a pearl to the knot and added it to the side of the frame.  Milk mats and layers were used to complete the card,  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x  7 3/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x






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74 comments:

  1. JAO23 May 2018 at 06:06

    Lovely bright card Sue.

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  2. DeCor23 May 2018 at 06:07

    Very pretty and colourful. The oxide seems to give a much more vivid colour. Love how you inked the embossing folder.

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  3. Marion Scott23 May 2018 at 06:12

    Lovely Mother's Day card Sue and it is Mother's Day in France this coming weekend!!!!
    Marion S x

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  4. Clai0123 May 2018 at 06:17

    lovely card. x

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  5. KarinsArtScrap23 May 2018 at 06:20

    gorgeoussssssssss card Sue

    gr karin

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  6. Muriel23 May 2018 at 06:20

    Hello Sue and all
    Very pretty card with change of sentiment, suitable for many occasions
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  7. Debra K.23 May 2018 at 06:43

    Really pretty card this morning! Love the letter pressed background, so lovely, and the inked frame. Debra x

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  8. kittyedavies47@gmail.com23 May 2018 at 06:43

    Morning Sue.
    Thank you, a very pretty card for all occasions.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  9. rosiejt23 May 2018 at 06:43

    Such lovely colour!

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  10. BridgetCG23 May 2018 at 06:44

    Morning Sue, a very pretty Spring time card, the use of the distress inks to colour, really gives you a vast palette. Have a great day everyone. Bx

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  11. Ann Topp23 May 2018 at 06:45

    Good Morning Sue. Beautiful card this morning Sue. And as you said in your comment... it would be suitable for any occasion. I love the colours you have chosen also. Sending best wishes to everyone this morning. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

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  12. Steph Cotterill23 May 2018 at 06:47

    Hi Sue. It's been donkeys years since I had a bash at letters pressing and it went part shaped so never tried again, I was really new to crafting so I can be excused, but now I'm not so new and got the best tutor ever it's time to buy some oxides, wait for my new folders to arrive at the shop then have another bash, if it works as beautifully as this I'll be chuffed. Wasn't so sure when it first loaded, thought the worn lipstick over took the colours in frame, but it really is pretty Sue. If there are any French mum's looking in have a lovely mother's day.
    Sue - Hope your day is as bright and cheerful as this unusual beautiful weather we're experiencing in Lancashire lol xxx

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  13. Anonymous23 May 2018 at 06:52

    Hi Sue, Lovely card, very pretty.

    Barbara V

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  14. hazel young23 May 2018 at 07:05

    Stunningly beautiful card Sue love the colours used x xhazel

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  15. Janice K23 May 2018 at 07:07

    Good morning Sue,
    A very pretty card in lovely colours, the letterpress background looks beautiful. X

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  16. ahappycrafter5023 May 2018 at 07:22

    A lovely card. The springtime frame is very pretty.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  17. hollyberry23 May 2018 at 07:25

    Such a pretty card.

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  18. CraftyCoffey23 May 2018 at 07:28

    Great card, love the colours.

    Michele

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  19. June Smith23 May 2018 at 07:29

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, what a stunning card today, I love the embossing folder, it goes so well with this sample.

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  20. Crafty vonnie23 May 2018 at 07:32

    Good morning Sue,
    Absolutely stunning card today which would make a fabulous framed gift without any sentiment on it. One which I am sure would be truly treasured. Yvonne xx

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  21. Unknown23 May 2018 at 07:33

    Good Morning Sue

    i hope you are bright eyed and bushy tailed or will be so later today :)

    A lovely card and sentiments can be changed. The colours are lovely. Like others I am getting to really like the Oxides and their rich velvety texture.

    Have a great day Sue

    Crafty Hugs
    Heather xx

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  22. TDQ Karen23 May 2018 at 07:36

    Love the brightness of the oxides used to great effect in this cheerful card

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  23. Anonymous23 May 2018 at 07:39

    Lovely bright card this morning. Hugs WALES FOR EVER xxx

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  24. Chris Curry23 May 2018 at 07:40

    This is such a sweet card Sue, that ribbon bow is perfect for it. Thank you, have a good day. Xxx

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  25. lydia jordan23 May 2018 at 07:52

    Morning Sue,
    Beautiful card, sadly I no longer have my Mum with me.
    Lydia
    X

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  26. Tressa23 May 2018 at 08:09

    A pretty card the design of which, as you say, can take any greeting.

    Teresa

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  27. Barbara Gosden23 May 2018 at 08:09

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful card. The letterpressed background is fabulous.
    B xx

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  28. ClareW23 May 2018 at 08:10

    GM Sue. Very lovely.

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  29. Scottydog23 May 2018 at 08:15

    Wow, that background is amazing! I thought it was a new die when I first looked, it really works so well, not something I normally do. Thank you Sue for reminding us of this technique.

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  30. Jackie T23 May 2018 at 08:22

    Hi Sue this is a stunning card it is just so pretty. I love those dies and the colours are amazing. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  31. Suemac23 May 2018 at 08:27

    A lovely card

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  32. Anne23 May 2018 at 08:27

    What a glorious splash of colour, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  33. karenlotty23 May 2018 at 08:27

    Lovely card Sue I tried letter pressing for the first time a couple of weeks ago and by using Distress Oxides made it so easy I am totally in love with this technique

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  34. Owlish23 May 2018 at 08:52

    Hi SUE
    This card is very very pretty and I can make use of some of ur ideas thank you

    JOY Xx

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  35. Izzy23 May 2018 at 08:56

    Hi Sue,

    I have the Springtime Frame and it works just as beautifully cut as a silhouette too as well as this more colourful version you've shown us today - and I'm definitely going to invest in some more Distress Oxides if they work so well for letterpressing, like Stephanie I gave up trying with ordinary water-based inkpads...

    PP - Yes!...Brian Mulrooney - that kid's going to be famous for the rest of his life isn't he...I think he suddenly caught sight of the interior of the chapel with all those people and floral decorations and it blew his mind but he and his twin carried on regardless displaying that lovely train to perfection - what a pair of little troupers!

    Izzy

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  36. Susan Battensby23 May 2018 at 09:02

    Wow what a beautiful card, love the lovely colours used.
    x

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  37. Unknown23 May 2018 at 09:03

    Oh, so pretty!

    After reading your whole recipe, I went back to learn the name of that lovely pink card stock. Duh! It's white card stock! With worn lipstick distress oxide! Well within reach!

    Could somebody please tell what mil card is? Is there a unsaid number that's implied?

    Thank you. And the card is such a gift to all of us.

    Many more thank you'd!

    Best,

    Donita

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  38. Jean Z23 May 2018 at 09:19

    Hi Sue, Very pretty card . love Jean Z xxxx

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  39. rolfi23 May 2018 at 09:20

    Hi Sue,

    that´s beautiful card in lovely colours...

    Rolf xxx

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  40. Pat L23 May 2018 at 09:29

    Hi Sue
    Lovely card and I love your letter pressed background but like Steph I've never had any success with this technique, will just have to try again
    Donita I think Sue meant milk card

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  41. Stella Munn23 May 2018 at 10:04

    Such a pretty, colourful card Sue. Thank you x

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  42. Anonymous23 May 2018 at 10:16

    Hi Sue, such a vibrant card with colours fitting for this time of year. WakeyL

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  43. NannaShaz23 May 2018 at 10:17

    Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a gorgeous card today love this die and embossing folder they make very pretty cards

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a good day all
    Love
    Hunnymummy54 from MK

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  44. Margaret R23 May 2018 at 10:21

    Hi Sue
    A very pretty card, not too sure about the colour mis
    Margaret Rogers

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  45. Kate's Cards23 May 2018 at 10:25

    This card shouts Spring! xxx

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  46. jean.phillips123 May 2018 at 10:55

    Morning Sue, very cute card! Love Jean xxx

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  47. Fluffycat23 May 2018 at 12:25

    Hi Sue, I'm so pleased that you posted this card, I love it. The letterpressed Art Deco Shells embossing folder is gorgeous and you know the Springtime Frame is one of my most favourite of your dies. This really is a Spring into Summer card but with a change of colours it would do just as well for Autumn or even Winter with the bird made into a robin and the butterflies snipped off.

    Frances

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  48. Brenda 23 May 2018 at 13:06

    Hi Sue, This Card would certainly put a smile on any mother’s face, it so bright and cheerful. Love it, Hugs Brenda xxx

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  49. Snuffy Snoo23 May 2018 at 13:07

    Hi Sue
    This card is really beautiful!! So bright and cheery!!!
    Love
    Sam
    xxxx

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  50. Suzzette Yandle23 May 2018 at 13:35

    Loving this bright card with Springtime elements. Great background for this card.

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  51. June Horrocks23 May 2018 at 13:55

    Great background sue the die is just beautiful as are the colours thank you
    Love always june Horrocks xxxxxxxx

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  52. Lynn Dalby23 May 2018 at 14:23

    Hello Sue.

    I think this is so pretty, great colours and lovely background. Thanks for sharing.

    Best wishes

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  53. Rose in Chester23 May 2018 at 14:37

    Hi Sue,
    Such a lovely card, fit for the best mum in the world. I love that frame, by the time I get round to doing it it might have to be an autumn theme. But will be equally lovely then.
    I love, love, love the letterpressing, it is so effective. Thank you for sharing.
    Hugs, Rose

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  54. Pauline Austen23 May 2018 at 14:51

    Hi Sue, lovely letterpress work. I do like your frame dies especially the Spring/Summwer one. Hugs xx Pauline

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  55. Lisbeth23 May 2018 at 15:37

    Hi Sue. Such a pretty card today, love the colours. I love the way you can do so many things with this die to create completely different looks.

    Lisbeth

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  56. lindyloo1223 May 2018 at 15:46

    A real work of art, just beautiful!

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  57. Kiraneries23 May 2018 at 15:49

    Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Suitable for lots of different occasions. I love how you have added colour to the frame and background.

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  58. Maria23 May 2018 at 17:10

    Hi Sue and everyone.
    A gorgeous card Sue, I must get hold of that die somehow.
    Maybe I should hint it to my son for my B-day Lol

    Hugs to all and I hope our missing friends are ok. I miss
    reading about your day and support for all

    Maria x

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  59. ursula23 May 2018 at 18:39

    Very very pretty indeed, just love those colours....luv Ursula xx

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  60. Alice (scrAPpamondo)23 May 2018 at 18:52

    Wow!!! Wonderful and colourful card!! LOVE it!

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  61. sued9923 May 2018 at 18:54

    Lovely card. Any mum would be so pleased to receive it. X

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  62. Dawn Holben23 May 2018 at 19:02

    Sue this is gorgeous, i am so pleased you found it and shown it as it would have been
    such a shame to have missed this beauty.

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  63. CraftyJo23 May 2018 at 22:03

    Pretty (though just a wee bit fussy for my taste) 😉

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  64. Laura O23 May 2018 at 22:22

    Fantastic card sue could put any sentiment on this card fabulous. Laura O Springfield

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  65. Betty McAlister23 May 2018 at 23:31

    Beautiful card Sue. A good all rounder. Xx

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  66. CCM24 May 2018 at 00:27

    What a lovely bright card today with a beautiful background! Love the Springtime Frame, that why it is on its way! I love your letter pressed background but like others I've never had any success with this technique. I have to try it again, this time using Distress Oxides; hopefully I will get a better result.
    Hugs from Toronto to you all and special hugs to all missing friends.
    Still a newbie to Craft / not longer the newest, or the only across the pond Wilsonette
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  67. Eunice24 May 2018 at 03:29

    Very pretty card Sue, even though pink is not my thing. Love the Springtime Frame and all that you can do with it. Thanks for the great inspiration!

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  68. Latenight SandyH24 May 2018 at 04:04

    Lovely spring-time card. The embossing folder is so pretty in pink. I don't have any of the Distress Oxides (yet).
    Take care everyone.

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  69. cr@fty24 May 2018 at 08:06

    Hi Sue
    Late again! This card is gorgeous and Dan be used for many occasions!
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  70. Sue MacFall24 May 2018 at 10:44

    What a pretty, colourful card. Love it !!

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  71. Nicky24 May 2018 at 10:56

    Hi Sue,
    Stunning card!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Véronique L

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  72. Fikreta24 May 2018 at 12:07

    It's a nice card!
    hugs

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  73. Viki Banaszak24 May 2018 at 22:34

    This is so pretty! I love the colors.

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  74. Di25 May 2018 at 05:04


    Hi Sue,
    Another lovely card, love the colours and the background.
    Cheers,
    Di B.x
    Tasmania.

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