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Hi bloggers! Ever think about using a stencil to create the background for your Christmas cards? It is very effective, quick and easy to do too! What do you think?
The finished dimensions are 7 3/4" x 7 3/4" in size. All for now. Sue x
Hi Sue. Never used a stencil, I've used the off cut of a die to make another card - like the fall out of a bauble, used the decorated bauble on one card and raised the piece of card with the hole in etc, I've just woken up so I don't think I'm making much sence yet. One technique I am grateful I learnt from you is the CAS design, as I'm in such a panic with my cards it's been so useful to know that less is more, so I've managed to get a good amount done ready for tomorrow then I need to concentrate on the order, so thank you Sue and I look forward to watching your tutorial when my brain feels capable of understanding it lol. Enjoy your Saturday xxx
Good Morning sue and all What a stunning card this morning and thank you so much for creating the video for us . In true Sue wilson style the poinsettias are stunning and the details from the stencil. Crafty hugs to all , Wendy
Good Morning Sue and all. What a beautiful sample to start the day and the weekend. The video is so well done and I will watch it again later, I have never used a stencil since my early school days [That's over 80 years ago} I don't think I will be buying one this side of Christmas but who knows. The card you have done for us is very elegant and I just love it. Thank you. Marie P.
Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes What a Beautiful card today gorgeous colours dies and love how you used a stencil to make the background too will have to have a go at that as its stunning.going to make a cuppa and watch the video now.
Sending Love and healing hugs to all that need them xx
Hi Sue, this card is absolutely beautiful. The colours and the dies look gorgeous the way you have used them and the stencil used for a background looks amazing.
Hi Sue - this is a really lovely card and although I use stencils rarely I feel this has made me want to use them more as the effect on his card is so pretty. Sending best wishes YvonneMayxx
Hi Sue Thanks for the great video and perhaps it might encourage me to use a stencil or mask for backgrounds, I tend to just use your embossing folders. Beautiful card
Hi Sue, will watch the video a bit after, in the afternoon. AND MY HEARTFELT THANKS for your inspiration of using a stencil to background. I shall definitely try this, coming to think of it, use stencils quite a lot. Hugs Rose
Hi Sue. Yes, I have used stencils to create a background for Christmas cards. I did it with Luna paste but it is quite hard to find a good stencil for doing it as the results either get lost behind the main image or overpower it. To my eyes you have got the combination just right with this example, helped by the fact that I really love the dies you have used too.
Gorgeous card this rainy morning. I have the Haley die and I must say that she is my favorite go to die of this year's Christmas card making. I just love her and I even made a friend's birthday card with her using Pink Flamingo Opal Polish and Alice in the background and no one even noticed that Haley was Christmas. She is a very versatile gal. Stephanie K
Hi Sue Wow what a wonderful creation It’s so so beautiful. I have not watched the video yet but I will look forward to seeing how you made this card Thank you Sue Take care my friend Theresa G
Hello Sue I am later than normal today but I wanted to watch your video before commenting.This has to be one of my all time favourites,a definite standout,stunning creation.
Gorgeous card design. Loving it. The gilding polish leaves such a luxurious sheen on the vellum poinsettia petals. Your stenciled background is perfect for this design. Great idea to nip your Hayley die in the center and use the pieces to extend your focal element. Super video, thank you for sharing.
Hi Sue, a beautiful card. The stencilled background enhances the extended Hayley die and I love gilding polish on vellum poinsettias. Thanks for the video, excellent as always.
Good Evening Sue. Beautiful card today Sue. Love every thing . Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them this morning. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x Beautiful card Sue x will have to watch the video tomorrow after work but I am positive it will be as informative as your others x thankyou so much Sue x Theresa w in Berks xxx
Hello Sue and all Love the basket weave stencil used for Christmas cards, would not have thought of that and am now madly checking stencils to see what other “non Christmas” stencils could be used in the same way. Hayley is beautiful here, love how you have backed it with the half pieces too. Another gorgeous bit of Christmas inspiration - thank you Hugs Muriel x
48 comments:
Good Morning Sue
Another stunning card today.Thanks for this wonderful sample.
I will catch up with video later.
Jan x
Beautiful card Sue xx Hazel
Wonderful and very special card to both make and receive. x
Hi Sue. Never used a stencil, I've used the off cut of a die to make another card - like the fall out of a bauble, used the decorated bauble on one card and raised the piece of card with the hole in etc, I've just woken up so I don't think I'm making much sence yet. One technique I am grateful I learnt from you is the CAS design, as I'm in such a panic with my cards it's been so useful to know that less is more, so I've managed to get a good amount done ready for tomorrow then I need to concentrate on the order, so thank you Sue and I look forward to watching your tutorial when my brain feels capable of understanding it lol. Enjoy your Saturday xxx
Morning Sue.
Thank you a beautiful card and, a great video.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
A stunning card Sue and a great video.
Catherine v94.
Good Morning sue and all
What a stunning card this morning and thank you so much for creating the video for us . In true Sue wilson style the poinsettias are stunning and the details from the stencil.
Crafty hugs to all , Wendy
Hi Sue, What a gorgeous card will watch the video later , I have the dies but not the stencil . Take care Vi.x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a stunning card to greet us today, I will be watching the video soon to check it out, beautiful designs.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Lovely card today, very pretty.
Michele
Beautiful and elegant card Sue and a great video
Marion S x
Good Morning Sue and all.
What a beautiful sample to start the day and the weekend.
The video is so well done and I will watch it again later,
I have never used a stencil since my early school days [That's over 80 years ago}
I don't think I will be buying one this side of Christmas but who knows.
The card you have done for us is very elegant and I just love it.
Thank you.
Marie P.
Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a Beautiful card today gorgeous colours dies and love how you used a stencil to make the background too will have to have a go at that as its stunning.going to make a cuppa and watch the video now.
Sending Love and healing hugs to all that need them xx
Have a good day all
Love
Sharon MK
xxx
Hi Sue, another extremely lovely card, the whole effect is just so pretty and classy. Have a good day everyone. Bx
Hi Sue, this card is absolutely beautiful. The colours and the dies look gorgeous the way you have used them and the stencil used for a background looks amazing.
Barbara V
Hello Sue, stunning card and another inspirational video to match. You have given me a few ideas here, thank you xx
Good morning Sue Stunning card the stencil is lovely and the Hayley die is very pretty Thankyou for the video
A lovely card Sue. Thank you for the ‘stencil idea’.
Annette x
Hi Sue - this is a really lovely card and although I use stencils rarely I feel this has made me want to use them more as the effect on his card is so pretty. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx
Lovely card Will watch the video in a moment I have a few stencils and I keep forgetting to use them!
Morning Sue,
Beautiful card, enjoyed the video.
Lydia
X
Such a beautiful card xx
A lovely & elegant card today, will catch the
video later,
Doreen x
Good morning Sue,
Exquisite card today & fabulous video. I love using stencils as backgrounds. Yvonne xx
Hi Sue beautiful card love the poinsettias stunning. Thanks Helen Terry xxx
Hi Sue
Thanks for the great video and perhaps it might encourage me to use a stencil or mask for backgrounds, I tend to just use your embossing folders. Beautiful card
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Hi Sue, Lovely card. love Jean Z xxx
Hi Sue,
will watch the video a bit after, in the afternoon. AND MY HEARTFELT THANKS for your inspiration of using a stencil to background. I shall definitely try this, coming to think of it, use stencils quite a lot.
Hugs
Rose
WOW! The card is stunning and the colours
are so beautiful and simple!
Sharon in Toronto
Hi Sue. Yes, I have used stencils to create a background for Christmas cards. I did it with Luna paste but it is quite hard to find a good stencil for doing it as the results either get lost behind the main image or overpower it. To my eyes you have got the combination just right with this example, helped by the fact that I really love the dies you have used too.
Lisbeth
Gorgeous card this rainy morning. I have the Haley die and I must say that she is my favorite go to die of this year's Christmas card making. I just love her and I even made a friend's birthday card with her using Pink Flamingo Opal Polish and Alice in the background and no one even noticed that Haley was Christmas. She is a very versatile gal.
Stephanie K
Only one word needed...............Beautiful! Thank you Sue.
Very pretty :)
Hi Sue
Wow what a wonderful creation
It’s so so beautiful. I have not watched the video yet but I will look forward to seeing how you made this card
Thank you Sue
Take care my friend
Theresa G
Beautiful post, again love the mix of textures - wonderful dies which goes without saying ....
Hello Sue
I am later than normal today but I wanted to watch your video before commenting.This has to be one of my all time favourites,a definite standout,stunning creation.
Gorgeous card design. Loving it. The gilding polish leaves such a luxurious sheen on the vellum poinsettia petals. Your stenciled background is perfect for this design. Great idea to nip your Hayley die in the center and use the pieces to extend your focal element. Super video, thank you for sharing.
Lovely card
Teresa
Good evening Sue great video, beautiful card. Love Jean xxx
Hi Sue, a beautiful card. The stencilled background enhances the extended Hayley die and I love gilding polish on vellum poinsettias. Thanks for the video, excellent as always.
Frances
Good Evening Sue. Beautiful card today Sue. Love every thing . Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them this morning. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Beautiful card Sue x will have to watch the video tomorrow after work but I am positive it will be as informative as your others x thankyou so much Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Hi Sue,
Very lovely card, quite different for a Christmas card.
Best wishes
Karen M
Hello Sue and all
Love the basket weave stencil used for Christmas cards, would not have thought of that and am now madly checking stencils to see what other “non Christmas” stencils could be used in the same way. Hayley is beautiful here, love how you have backed it with the half pieces too. Another gorgeous bit of Christmas inspiration - thank you
Hugs
Muriel x
A lovely sample.
Wow, I just love this, stunning....love your ideas on Christmas cards, away from the traditional, love it....thank you Sue....luv Ursula xx
Beautiful card Sue, love you background idea!!! thinking outside the box.
Beautiful card, enjoyable video and as always you shared a tip or two. Thank you.
Hugs from Toronto
Carmen-Dorothy
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