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Friday, 11 January 2019

Just Because

Hello crafters!  Today's card uses up some of the little bits left over from some caught in crystal technique, waste not want not, right?  I started by embossing a piece of coconut white card using the Tulip Twist embossing folder.  Next I cut the Hexagonal Border die in black and cut away the side scallops using my paper cutter.  I glued it to the lower portion of the card.  Next I cut the Rose Flower Square in white and attached it to a white backing with a piece of sticky adhesive sheet attached.  I cut it again using my left over caught in crystal (yellow and red crystal tints an some gold holographic glitter added to it).  I paper pieced the rose with the pieces.  Next I cut the die in a small bit of green pixie powdered piece to get the leaf area.  I paper pieced that into place.  I sprinkled Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz into the remaining exposed adhesive areas, added a thin black mat and then a slightly larger Double Stitched Square mat.  I added it to the top of the card with foam.  I cut the Just Because sentiment in black and glued it below the border.  White and Black card mats and layers were used to complete the card. The finished dimensions are 6 3/4" x  8" in size.  All for now, Sue x






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63 comments:

  1. hollyberry11 January 2019 at 06:03

    Such a beautiful,bright card card to start the day. A wonderful way to use up some of those bits and pieces of card you have made.

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  2. BridgetCG11 January 2019 at 06:09

    Hello Sue, this card is just awesome, love the paper pieced effect, always so interesting and tactile. Have a great day everyone. Bx

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  3. Steph Cotterill11 January 2019 at 06:18

    Hi Sue. This is absolutely gorgeous. I was so lucky to be chosen to receive this die at launch, for a tiny die it packs in so much beauty, as yet I've not made a card but cut several in different colours and lots of white to go with my Pixie backgrounds, so I look forward to seeing if I can create something to be proud of. Looking forward to the 24th too ☺
    Have a lovely day whatever your plans xxx

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  4. hazel young11 January 2019 at 06:21

    Beautiful card Sue xx Hazel

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  5. Muriel11 January 2019 at 06:29

    Hello Sue and all
    How effective is the caught in crystal technique on this pretty rose ? Of course some pixie powders to finish off and my latest purchase, that oh so versatile border. Lovely card, great inspiration
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  6. Marion Scott11 January 2019 at 06:31

    Hello Sue, a beautiful bright card. Love paper piecing and caught in crystal. Gorgeous.
    Marion S x

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  7. Netty The Runner11 January 2019 at 06:42

    Hello Sue, lovely, bright, cheerful, happy card.
    Annette x

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  8. kittyedavies47@gmail.com11 January 2019 at 06:43

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

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  9. Pussycats11 January 2019 at 06:53

    GoodMorning Sue and all
    WOW such a beautiful card this morning and I love the sunshine colours. The caught in crystal works beautifully on the design of the card and the hint of black makes the card pop.
    Wendy, Pussycats

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  10. Anonymous11 January 2019 at 07:12

    Hi Sue, it’s amazing what can be made out of left overs. A beautiful card, with lovely colors.

    Barbara V

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  11. CraftyCoffey11 January 2019 at 07:18

    Such a pretty Card today.

    Michele

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  12. Beverly Fuchs11 January 2019 at 07:19

    Hi Sue,

    A beautiful rose from a beautiful lady. The caught in crystal technique that you have used for the rose makes it look real. The colors are beautiful and the Glitterbitz just show it off perfectly. I love the octagonal border and have used it numerous times. It looks great cut down as you have shown hear. Another winner.

    Have a great Saturday. I'm waiting for the snow to arrive this afternoon.

    Beverly

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  13. Janice K11 January 2019 at 07:21

    Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful card with stunning rose.x

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  14. Chris Curry11 January 2019 at 07:29

    What a great idea with this flower die. As I was lucky enough to receive two of the flower dies for Christmas this is a brilliant way to use them. Thank you Sue, have a good weekend.xxx

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  15. June Smith11 January 2019 at 07:33

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, wow this is my kind of card Sue, love the colouring you have created within the flower, I so like doing paper piercing.

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

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  16. BenteS11 January 2019 at 07:38

    Gorgeous card!
    Love the bright colour on the flower and the embossed background :))

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  17. TDQ Karen11 January 2019 at 07:39

    Bright and cheerful love it

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  18. Barbara Gosden11 January 2019 at 07:50

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful card. Love the paper pieced caught in crystal.
    B xx

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  19. margaret driscoll11 January 2019 at 08:09

    Hello Sue
    I love this Die and used it so many times!
    Love Marg

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  20. Marie P.from Longridge11 January 2019 at 08:17

    Good morning Sue.
    A beautiful card as always and I just love the waste not want not idea. I'm sure I'm not the only one with a tub full of potential waste Your inspiration knows no bounds and it shows with this lovely card.
    Have a great week-end.
    Marie P.

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  21. Suemac11 January 2019 at 08:32

    A bright clean looking card.

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  22. Anonymous11 January 2019 at 08:39

    Hi Sue - I love the technique you have used on the rose and the beautiful colour you have chosen. Such a bright and cheerful looking card. Thank you for yet more great ideas.
    YvonneMayxx

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  23. June Horrocks11 January 2019 at 08:46

    I love this card sue the colour you have chosen is beautiful and the deep background in white thank you for all you do for us
    Love always June horrocks xxxxxxx

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  24. Jackie T11 January 2019 at 08:46

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

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  25. Anonymous11 January 2019 at 08:54


    Hi Sue

    What a great effect the caught in crystal gives. Lovely card.

    Heather R Oxfordshire

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  26. Ann Topp11 January 2019 at 09:03

    Good Morning Sue. You are amazing. Every morning I sit here with my cuppa and open up my tablet..... first page is yours....and I am never disappointed......today is no exception. Beautiful card Sue. I have not tried the caught in crystal technique yet.... must give it a go. Thankyou so much Sue. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

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  27. Anonymous11 January 2019 at 09:06

    Gorgeous card to brighten this dull day. Hugs Bernie xxx

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  28. carol edwards11 January 2019 at 09:23

    Hello Sue this card is beautiful. I love how you've used left over pieces to create a lovely rose. I really should use by leftover cardstock, bits from die cutting etc more. So guilty of putting them in a large bag and not searching through!! Xx

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  29. Anonymous11 January 2019 at 09:37

    Hello Sue
    I think it is about time I tried this “caught in Crystal technique”. I have admired the effect it gives for a long time now so I really must give it a go!!
    This is a lovely card to brighten this dreary day!
    Lesley S x

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  30. Jean Z11 January 2019 at 09:58

    Hi Sue, lovely card and I have just bought the border die. love Jean Z xxx

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  31. Crafty Vonnie11 January 2019 at 10:03

    Good morning Sue,
    A truly beautiful card today with your caught in crystals technique. This card certainly brightens your day.Yvonne xx

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  32. Tressa11 January 2019 at 10:19

    Lovely clean and simple card. Well, perhaps the caught in crystal isn’t quite so simple so, perhaps, the word should be unfussy.

    Teresa

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  33. KarinsArtScrap11 January 2019 at 10:26

    gorgeous colour Sue and a very beautiful card
    Gr Karin

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  34. Deb E Isle of Wight11 January 2019 at 10:37

    Lovely and bright and a great way to use up the bits...

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  35. karenlotty11 January 2019 at 10:57

    A great way of using scraps of caught in crystal and PP
    Something I’m going to have a go at

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  36. Rose in Chester11 January 2019 at 10:58

    Hi Sue,
    Lovely and elegant - and reminding us that BITS ARE NOT TO BE THROWN AWAY...............

    I've seen your new dies - they are fabulous - can't wait to see what you do with them.........

    Hugs, Rose

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  37. Fluffycat11 January 2019 at 11:15

    Hi Sue, a lovely card and a great way to use up some of those scraps that we all have and forget to use :-) I love the flower squares and now that I can put Christmas aside for a while I am looking forward to trying out different styles with them. Today's card has certainly given me some ideas to work with, thank you.

    Frances

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  38. ursula11 January 2019 at 11:22

    Very pretty indeed, love the vibrant colour of the paper piecing you did, lovely card...luv Ursula xx

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  39. Kiraneries11 January 2019 at 11:46

    Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Very pretty with the beautiful white embossed background to the colourful rose. I love it.

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  40. NannaShaz11 January 2019 at 11:55

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes
    Beautiful card today, love the coloured paper piecing on the Embossed background, very pretty.

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a lovely day everyone

    Love
    Hunnymummy54 from MK
    xxx

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  41. Pat L11 January 2019 at 11:58

    Hi Sue
    Well I have all the ingredients to recreate this gorgeous card. Looking forward to the 24th to see what you do with your new release, I’m intrigued by some of them.

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  42. Anonymous11 January 2019 at 12:02

    Hi Sue,
    Beautiful card! I love the close ups.
    Looking forward to the launch of your new collection!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Véronique L

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  43. Lisbeth11 January 2019 at 12:05

    Hello Sue. A lovely card again today. Quite simple but with a splash of colour to turn it into something special.

    Lisbeth

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  44. Pauline Austen11 January 2019 at 12:12

    Hi Sue,
    Just catching up with the last few days cards now that we've arrived in S.A. I love using your dies which lend themselves to paper piecing as I'm never happier using up my bits and pieces of card. Your stained glass effect boat die I've used for every male's birthday card for the coming year.
    Having seen this gorgeous card today,has given me an idea for a few of my female friends. So, Thank you. Hugs xx Pauline in SA

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  45. Crafty Cruiser11 January 2019 at 12:13

    Beautiful card with a lovely splash of colour.
    Doreen R

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  46. jean.phillips111 January 2019 at 12:16

    Morning Sue, beautiful card, love it! Love Jean xxx

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  47. Snuffy Snoo11 January 2019 at 13:35

    Hi Sue
    Truly beautiful card! I get a lot of pleasure using up bits and pieces! and this card certainly doesn’t look like it used up ‘scrap bits’!
    Love
    Sam
    xxxx

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  48. sued9911 January 2019 at 15:17

    A very beautiful card. X

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  49. CCM11 January 2019 at 15:19

    Simply beautiful. Love it.
    Hugs from Toronto
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  50. Suzzette Yandle11 January 2019 at 16:23

    Stunning with sparkle, texture and layers. I like how you framed up the rose and in its placement which draws one's eye to the focal point.

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  51. Alice (scrAPpamondo)11 January 2019 at 17:31

    Wow! This is amazing!!!

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  52. CCM11 January 2019 at 17:46

    I just had a sneak peak at your new dies, Sue! Really beautiful! I already made a list.

    Hugs from Toronto
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  53. CraftyJo11 January 2019 at 18:10

    Gorgeous!

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  54. dj from kettering11 January 2019 at 18:42



    What a lovely card, love the colours
    too!!



    Doreen x

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  55. Barbara11 January 2019 at 20:32

    Lovely card Sue!
    I love the caught in crystal technique as its stunning especially with your dies, beautiful colours.

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  56. Lynne L11 January 2019 at 21:13

    Hi Sue Fabulous card love the poor piecing & the colours are so vibrant

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  57. Laura O11 January 2019 at 22:49

    Beautiful card sue love the bright colours. Laura o Springfield

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  58. Craftychris11 January 2019 at 23:04

    Gorgeous bright and colourful card with a lovely embossed background - love it! xxx

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  59. Betty McAlister11 January 2019 at 23:25

    A beautiful card Sue. Very springlike. Your new release has a wonderful selection of dies and stamps.
    Will be hard to choose from them all xx

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  60. Littlelamb11 January 2019 at 23:39

    This is a lovely card Sue. Thank you.

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  61. Dorothy of Baldock, GB11 January 2019 at 23:48

    Hi Sue

    Love the colours used in the making of this card. I also like the small dies, they add so much to a card, either singly or together.

    Thanks for the inspirations, as always.

    |Love n hugs
    Dorothy of Baldock GB

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  62. cr@fty12 January 2019 at 08:17

    Hi Sue
    Today’s card is simply elegant!
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  63. Maria12 January 2019 at 09:36

    Hi Sue and everyone
    Such a pretty card Sue and gorgeous colours.

    hugs Maria x

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