Tuesday 20 November 2018

Thinking Of You

Hello crafters!  This is one of my favourite cards from the Oct. release so I am excited to share it with you.  I made several pieces of Pixie powdered card to use for this.  The first one was done in yellows; Straw Yellow and sun yellow Pixie Powders.  Next I did one in reds using Scarlet Mist and Lava Red Pixie Powder.  The blues used were Midnight blue, Aqua Lagoon and a hint of Purple Amethyst.  Finally, the green one was made using Olive Green, Emerald green and Spearmint.  I cut all three of the flower squares out of white card and did matching white backing pieces with a sticky adhesive sheet attached.  I kept all the whit background pieces from each one I cut and after attaching the die to the sticky backing piece, I laid them back into place in each of the flowers.  I cut the rose and used the fallaway out of the red pixied background.  The Iris out of the blue and the Daffodil out of the yellow one.  Next I cut each of the flower dies out of the green and pieced the leaves back into each of them to complete the entire flower dies.  I cut another backing square and used a smaller Double Stitched square and matted it then added the Thinking of You sentiment cut in black.  I added mounting foam to the backs of all four squares and attached them to another piece of white card and added a thin black mat.  White and black mats and layers were used to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 8" x  8" in size.  All for now, Sue x





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70 comments:

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a stunning sample this morning, I so love paper piercing and these flowers with the pixi powders look terrific, you can see the close up how precise and accurate they are, thank you so much for sharing.

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

hollyberry said...

Definitely one of my favourite cards that you have made. Really beautiful.

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue the flowers dies are wonderful and combined with the pixie powders makes them even more special. Thanks for sharing your special dies xx

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
This is so pretty full of colour.

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, this card is really beautiful, love the combinations of flowers and colours, a card that would make anyone smile and brighten their day. Have a good day everyone. Bx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you a beautiful card.
I won the Iris in the draw, I know the others will be in my Christmas stocking.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

Steph Cotterill said...

How lovely to see the new kids on the block make their appearance. As soon as I saw these dies I fell in love, and I felt so fortunate to receive the rose, thank you Sue. They are gorgeous used alone, but as a three some they make the most beautiful picture not only for card making projects but there are some mighty talented people out there that would turn these dies into a fabric project or even use them on candles and ceramics, so to say their beauty holds no bounds is an understatement. I'm also lucky to have some daffodils from a wonderful friend for which they have a deep meaning, I have my Pixie backgrounds ready and waiting for when I can take a break from my festive order, but I know for sure that we'll see many inspirational backgrounds to highlight these pretty delicate dies. Thanks for a lovely start to my day, hope your day starts beautifully too xxx

Clai01 said...

lovely card Sue x

CraftyCoffey said...

Beautiful card today.

Michele

Netty The Runner said...

So pretty Sue, the pixies look wonderful.
Annette x

ahappycrafter50 said...

Love the effect of paper piecing which I do if I have plenty of time. This card is so beautiful.
Jan
Northampton

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful trio of stunning flowers. I love that each flower can make a design for a smaller card. Thank you for the great ideas and inspiration.x

Unknown said...

Hi sue,

There all such pretty flowers and designs, I love the stitch effect on all the edgings as well looks very stylish,

Di Di from broadstairs Kent

TDQ Karen said...

This is pretty, and so cheerful on a November morning xx

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue,
This card is so pretty and perfect to cheer on this cold grey November day.
These dies individually are great and look wonderful together.
Marion S x

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a beautiful cheerful card on a cold day today very pretty.

Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Have a lovely day all and take care

Love
Hunnymummy from MK
xxx

Chris Curry said...

Love these dies, they are definitely on my wish list. Great card. Thank you Sue, have a good day. Stay warm.xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card today. The pixie powders are gorgeous on the flower dies.

Barbara V

Anne said...

A beautiful card, Sue. I love paper piecing although I usually end up losing a piece and having to cut it again!

Anne (Northampton)

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Beautiful card. love Jean Z xxx

BenteS said...

Love these dies, and your card is gorgeous!

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A gorgeous card. Pixie powders and paper piecing, fabulous.
B xx

hazel young said...

Stunning card Sue. It would make a fabulous picture if framed xx hazel

cheryl brown said...

Morning Sue,

Simple but very effective layout design

Love 7 hugs
Cheryl xxx

Suemac said...

A very pretty card

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - this is such a clever card and I love the shimmering flowers. I have only just begun to use pixie powders and am loving their effect. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxxx

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
Absolutely stunning card today with your beautiful pixie powders flowers. Yvonne xx

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. Oh how lovely you have made this card. It's gorgeous. And every flower has its own identifying colour. I love the pixies now I am used to them. I have an hour some times where I just do pixies pieces..... then they are at hand for when I need them. Beautiful sample Sue. Thankyou. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

June Horrocks said...

Thank you for sharing this beauty sue I love it to receive this would be a keepsake for sure
Love always June horrocks xxxxxxx

Lisbeth said...

Hello Sue. Love all the flowers. I think that the dies are just the right size for smaller cards and how striking they all look in Pixie powders.

Lisbeth

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue this is a stunning card it is just so pretty. I love the fresh colours. I did see Lisa show this one when she was on TV. Have a great day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Marie P.from Longridge said...

Good morning Sue. A lovely card for sure. I'm afraid my limited vision doesn't allow for much in the way of paper piecing although I do try sometimes. I love the effect of the pixie powders and when all of my Christmas cards are finished I plan on making quite a stock of them. Up to now, that's my only New Year resolution.
Hugs,
Marie P.

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, such a beautiful card, I love it. I didn't buy these dies as I am useless at colouring but now you have said it was just using pixie powder backgrounds, think I may have to get them. Thank you so much for sharing all your beautiful cards. Love Jean xxx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Adorable and so sweet!!

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Beautiful card, love the way you have used the pixie powders.
Lydia
X

Anonymous said...

Good Morning, Sue
This is such a lovely card and just perfect for a Get Well soon or Thinking of you card!
The paper pieced flowers look great done with your choice of Pixie powders.
Lesley S x

Susan Battensby said...

What a gorgeous card Sue. A lot of work with the paper piecing but oh so worth it, stunning.
These dies definitely on my wish list.
x

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue Wow!Stunning card the flowers all look beautiful in their paper pieced pixie powder colours

stitchingranny said...

A cheerful card this morning to start the day with a smile.

Hugs Helen xxx

Pussycats said...

Good Morning sue and all
Stunning card this morning show casing the dies of and the colours on each flower are beautiful . Its a lovely way to see how the pixie powders can be used to colour the flowers. Thank you for sharing Sue , hoping Santa might get me one of these dies.
Crafty hugs to all... Wendy

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card and the flower squares are on my Christmas list

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

KarinsArtScrap said...

great design and very beautiful Sue
Gr Karin

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card. hugs MERRRY BERRY 2. xxx

Stella Munn said...

Lovely card. Thanks Sue x

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely card, I love these dies.................
Hugs, Rose

Laura O said...

Fantastic card sue another stunner love the colours. Laura o Springfield

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. I love the modern look of the four boxes, three with your beautiful flowers and the last the sentiment.

Crafty Cruiser said...

It would brighten up anyone’s day to receive this lovely card.
Doreen R

cr@fty said...

Hi Sue
Stunning card using beautiful dies!
Heather T

Pauline Austen said...

Hi Sue,
Truly beautiful. I do love these flowers and enjoy paper piecing too, so, a great combination. I really must invest in some pixie powders in the future, but must get my Christmas cards finished first.
Starting to pack this afternoon ready for the flight home tomorrow. Hugs xx Pauline in S.A.

karenlotty said...

Beautiful Something I’m going to try for sure

Suzzette Yandle said...

A stunning collection of beautifully created flowers. Great job with the pixie powdered flowers and the tedious paper piecing. I also want to tell you how much I appreciate your white on white layers. I have always liked the look of white on white, but had not done much of it - until making some of my Christmas cards. Layering layers of white on white is hard to see to do this and to get the layers straight. One would not think this would be difficult. But it has been for me. Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving.

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Love this card and the way you've used the dies from the October release - makes for a gorgeous post.

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, I love this card and had to purchase all three Square Flowers as soon after launch as I could. I have only got as far as cutting them in white (I do this with all new dies as I find it makes it easier when designing a card to see if a particular die will fit where I want it to) but have not yet made a card with them. I look forward to when I have finished all my Christmas cards so that I can have a proper play with them and the other dies I received for my recent birthday.

Frances

Unknown said...

Thank you for making this card. It’s like a Pixie Powder sampler but mostly it’s beautiful and makes me happy.

Best to all,

Donita



CraftyJo said...

Love it :)

ursula said...

Oh wow, how beautiful is this, those colours are just amazing, a card to cheer a person up for definite....thank you Sue for sharing...luv Ursula xx

Beverly Fuchs said...

Hello Sue,

A floral delight made even more glorious done in the gorgeous pixie powders. What did we ever do before pixie powders came along? The design of this card is simply lovely. A beautiful floral arrangement that is everlasting and one that will brighten anyone's day.

Have a wonderful day.

Beverly

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, This is so pretty and the paper piecing is gorgeous.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

sued99 said...

A gorgeous card. Those flowers are very pretty. X

CCM said...

So bright and cheerful. Love it.
Hugs from Toronto
Carmen-Dorothy

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theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Very pretty card Sue x the flowers look beautiful with the pixie powders and I love the way you have laid them out on your card x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Unknown said...

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Today’s Card Is Truly Beautiful i Love The Exceptional Products
Famous Products Used In Today’s Card:-
“Creative Expression Coconut White Foundation Card”
“Creative Expression Sticky Adhesive Sheet”
“Creative Expression Mounting Foam”
“Creative Expression Striking Pixie Powders Sun Yellow/Scarlet Mist/Lava Red/Midnight Blue
“Aqua Lagoon/Purple Amethyst/Olive Green/Emerald Green/Spearment”
Famous Cutting Dies Used In Today’s Card:-
“Sue Wilson “NEW DOUBLE STITCHED SQUARE DIE SET” (From The Noble Collection 10 Cutting Dies)
“Sue Wilson “THINKING OF YOU DIE SET”. (From The Mini Expression Collection 1 Cutting Die)
“Sue Wilson “IRIS SQUARE DIE SET”. (From The Frames/Tags Collection 2 Cutting Dies)
“Sue Wilson “DAFFODIL DIE SET”. (From The Frames/Tags Collection 2 Cutting Dies)
“Sue Wilson “ROSE DIE SET”. (From The Frames/Tags Collection 2 Cutting Dies)
Sue Today’s Card Is Just Phenomenal I Love The Magnificent/Magical Use Of The Magical Pixie Powders
They Create Phenomenal Background Papers, You’ve Used Them Here By Paper Piecing, Which I Love To Do Myself
Sue, Thank You For Sharing Today’s Exquisite Card
Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Extremely Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
Love From Sam xxx...............................

Eunice Astle said...

Love the card Sue, the pixie powder colors you chose are wonderful!! Love the flower dies as they give a pick me up to anyone!

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Gorgeous card Sue ! Love the way you have combined different tones of the same colour in pixie powders for each flower, so effective. Time to play with the pixies again I think, running short of sheets, they are so good to have on hand and can often make the difference to a card compared to using a plain colour card.

Christmas cards just about finished apart from a few special ones so now cleaning, reorganising and sorting the craft room ready for non Christmas cards once again. Bit sad really, love making Christmas cards, definitely favourites.


Hugs

Muriel x

Di said...


Hi Sue,
Gorgeous card, Love these flower dies and have these on my wish list.
Cheers,
Di B. x
Tasmana

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Stunning card! The paper piecing is amazing.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

Dorothy of Baldock, GB said...

Hi Sue

I love this card.....and so versatile, as the dies can be used so many times for cards, and lots of other crafts.

Pixie powders are really nice.

Happy Crafting Hugs
Loe Dorothy of Baldock

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
A Very floral pretty card great dies
OWLISH Xx