Wednesday 19 December 2018

For Someone Special

Hello everyone!  Today's card offering is a pretty mix of aqua and white with a touch of black.  I started by embossing the background with the Brambled Rose embossing folder for texture.  Next I cut the Hexgonal Border twice out of aqua and twice out of black card.  I used the black as an offset shadow then glued the borders diagonally across opposite corners and trimmed the end even with the background.  Next I cut the Avery die in white.  I added an aqua edge and a black backing to show through thee cut out areas.  I seated that in the centre with foam.  I cut the For Someone Special sentiment out of both aqua and black and shadowed it before gluing it to the smaller Avery die cut base.  I added three small pearls below it as an accent.  I completed the card with the Carnation die using the matching Shaded stamps.  I inked the edges with aqua ink before assembling then made three flowers to add around the focal element with a satin bow and white leaves.  The card was finished with white, aqua and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x  9" in size.  All for now. Sue x








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63 comments:

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue. One of my favourite pastel shades highlighted with black looks gorgeous, it certainly doesn't distract just how delicate the Aqua is it brings out the colour more in my opinion. From the beautiful background folder to the final floral element and sentiment, today's inspiration is just perfect in every way. Thank you for sharing your love of all things beautiful xxx

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, such a lovely and very detailed card, love the combination of colours. Have a good day everyone. Bx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, wonderful sample today and my favourite colours too, yes this gets my vote 100%.

Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs June Smith xxx

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, beautiful in aqua in white with just touch of black.
Marion S x

Beverly Fuchs said...

Hello Sue,

A lovely and delicate card today featuring two of my favorite dies from the October release. I love using both of them. The color combination is always appealing and used with the dies makes the perfect card.

Have a wonderful day.

Beverly

Pauline Austen said...

Morning Sue,
Beautiful card Sue. Love the background. Travelling to deliver presents. Hugs xx Pauline

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Beautiful colours, love the embossing folder and the dies specially the carnation with its best showing with the stamping as well. Itching to get back to birthday cards and this is great inspiration,
Hugs
Muriel x

hazel young said...

Wonderful card Sue xx Hazel

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue such a lovely aqua colour with a hint of black makes all the difference. Lovely card and combinations xx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A brilliant card, thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

Clai01 said...

Beautiful card again. x

Netty The Runner said...

So beautiful Sue. The aqua card set off by the black looks lovely.
Annette x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card this morning. Love the aqua colour and the black sets it off to perfection.

Barbara V

hollyberry said...

Love the colours of this beautiful card.

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card. I’m not a fan of black but on this card it is so subtle that it doesn’t overpower the aqua.
B xx

CraftyCoffey said...

Lovely card today.

Michele

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card in a very pretty colour way.x

TDQ Karen said...

Pretty colours x

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card today with the aquq, black and white. This card would suit many occasions. Yvonne xx

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
I love everything about today’s card!
Hugs x
Heather T

BenteS said...

Looks so elegant!
Love all the beautiful details in your card :))

Chris Curry said...

Such a beautiful card Sue would definitely be for someone special. Thank you, have a good day.xxx

DeCor said...

Gorgeous card again today Sue.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - such a pretty card and the touch of black really sets it off. The flowers are just exquisite. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Ah - the welcome return of Aqua! Love that colour and LOVE this card.
That hexagonal border really is such a star player. Every time I see it I know that it will have to join my collection and Avery is another die I am lusting after! Today’s card is a perfect example of how everything plays together so nicely. It’s gorgeous.
Happy Wednesday everyone x
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

Marie P.from Longridge said...

A fabulous card Sue. The colours are so restful. The touch of black shows off the beauty of the calming colours. Another Sue Wilson masterpiece.
Marie P.

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. Ohhh how beautiful this is. As much as I like christmas...... we do get over the top sometimes..... but what a welcome sight this morning..... just love everything about it. Your colour choice is brilliant too. Thankyou Sue. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card, so lovely and delicate. Hugs MERRY BERRY 2.xxx

alimecca said...

Hi Sue,
Truly lovely card. The Aqua card is one of my favourites and I even don't mind the black! Sending love and hugs to everyone,Alison xx

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. Such a pretty card today which looks as though there are a lot of detail but actually is quite straightforward to create.

Lisbeth

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Beautiful card, love Jean Z xxx

June Horrocks said...

My favourite colours too sue this beautiful card is a gift indeed I would be over the moon to receive this thank you sue
Love always June horrocks xxxxxxxx

Anonymous said...


Hi Sue

Amazing, lovely card and colour way.

Heather R Oxfordshire

rolfi said...

Hi Sue,

that´s an elegant Christmas card today. The colours you chose are fabulous.

Rolf xxx

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Gorgeous card.
Lydia
X

Crafty Cruiser said...

A classic Sue card - beautiful!
Doreen R

Pussycats said...

Good Morning Sue and all
Stunning card this morning and love the pretty colours . the flowers finish the card of beautifully.
Crafty hugs and well wishes to all... Wendy

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue
A beautiful colour combination for this gorgeous card.
I love the little touch of black which shows up the wonderful detail of your dies.
The stamped Carnations add the perfect finishing touch!
Lesley S x










Jackie T said...

Hi Sue this is a stunning card it is just gorgeous. Have a great day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
This is simply beautiful. Fabulous and elegant would be the other words. I love the design and the colours.
Hugs, Rose

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Lots of intricate and delicate detail on a beautiful embossed background. Lovely colours and gorgeous stamped carnations. I love it.

Unknown said...

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Today’s Card Is Phenomenal I Love The Embossed Background
Also The Colour Combination You’ve Chosen, Beautiful Flowers Plus
The Black Card Really Makes The Card Pop, Thank You For Sharing
Today’s Exquisite Card
Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend
Extremely Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
Love From Sam xxx

karenlotty said...

Very pretty I love that little pop of black

Scottydog said...

Lovely card with subtle hints of aqua, one of my favourites. Thank you Sue.

gwen70 said...

Gorgeous card Sue, love it

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, all the extra preparations and outings for Christmas have thrown my routine completely awry and I never left a comment yesterday. I love that card and in my opinion you can never have too much Christmas inspiration. Today's card is beautiful and anyone receiving it would certainly feel really special. I love aqua and white and Avery is a very special style of die.

Frances

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card, love the colours and the gorgeous hexagonal border

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Great post and love the colour combination...

Tressa said...

Lovely card

Teresa

Viki Banaszak said...

I love this card! Very pretty colors. The flowers are so sweet.

CCM said...

Lovely card. I have the Hexagonal Border and I just love it.

Hugs from Toronto
Carmen-Dorothy

Di said...


Hi Sue,
Stunning card, from the embossing to the die cuts and the flowers, when I first looked at the card I thought it appeared to be an embroidered piece. Lovely card Sue.
Cheers,
Di B. x
Tasmania.

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, Beautiful !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

How lovely look, this card is so precious!

Brenda said...

Hello Sue,
What a lovely card, so much beautiful detail and the colour is gorgeous. Hugs Brenda xxx

sued99 said...

Another fabulous card. X

ahappycrafter50 said...

That’s so pretty.
Jan
Northampton

ursula said...

What a most beautiful card, that aqua card combined with the white and black makes it outstanding...thank you for sharing Sue....luv Ursula xx

Janice E Brummett said...

Gorgeous card! Love the aqua with the black and white. This card just hits the mark on elegance, class, and clean. Great job.

Dorothy of Baldock, GB said...

Hi Sue

Another beautiful card, Love colour combi, a pleasure to see and it would be a pleasure to receive it too.

Love n hugs
Dorothy of Baldock

Laura O said...

Beautiful card sue another stunner. Laura o Springfield

dj from kettering said...



Love the colours and the flowers too,




Doreen x

Fikreta said...

Its wonderful card!
Happy holidays ! 🎄