Wednesday 18 December 2019

Christmas Wishes

Hi bloggers!  It;s a clean and simple card today, but I just love the way the background came out!  I started with a piece of white card and used Distress Oxide inks on it.  Using Blueprint Sketch, Salty Ocean and Black Soot, I blended the two Blues into the card and put a couple of layers so the colour was quite intense.  I used the Black Soot around the edges to give it a sort of frame to draw your eye inward.   Next, I used both a silver paint pen and a white paint pen and splattered them generously across the card.  The two colours of paint pens gave it more depth, like looking a stars in the sky.  Next I cut the Star of Wonder top layer in white, the middle layer in black and the backing in Antique Silver card.  I assembled it and attached it in the upper right corner with foam.  I cut the Christmas Wishes sentiment in white and glued it in the lower corner.  I added random dots of Glossy Accents around the card.  The card was then completed with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/4" x  7 1/2" in size.  All for now, Sue x







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45 comments:

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
I love clean and simple and this is such a stunning card.
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

Steph Cotterill said...

Morning Sue. It's different but I really like it, when you show us these various inked and other techniques you do for background work I'd love to be able to see them in the flesh so to speak as we all know photos don't always do our projects justice, as crafters we have a vague idea how they look, but for real - I bet it has the wow factor. Hope your day is as bright and lovely as today's inspiration xxx

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, this card ticks all the boxes for me, it is really beautiful. Have a great day all. Bx

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, another lovely clean and simple card! Love the splattered background, looks just like stars! Love Jean xxx

Clai01 said...

lovely starry background xxx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you a lovely card.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, a lovely card and love the starry background
Marion S x

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
I really like the deep colours of the background,thank you for the detailed instructions even I could follow

Netty The Runner said...

Fabulous Sue. Love the background.
Annette x

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
Simple look but so effective.
Jan x

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, just beautiful, clean, sharp and Christmas all rolled into one, I love it.

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

CraftyCoffey said...

Gorgeous card, stunning background.

Michele

hazel young said...

Such a simple, but stunning card Sue xx Hazel

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card, great background.
B xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, beautiful card with a brilliant background.

Barbara V

Catherine Lyons said...

Clean and simple but lovely card love the spattered background.
Catherine v94

Scottydog said...

Love this Star & you really can’t go wrong with clean & simple! I would love to know what paint pens you use. I can’t get anything to splatter like that. Thank you SUE.

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good Morning Sue.
A real beauty in every way. I really must try that splattering technique as it's so effective.

Have a great day.
Marie P.

dj from kettering said...




That background is gorgeous!!! Love CAD too,


Doreen x

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue Beautiful clean and simple card the star is lovely and I love the starry night sky you've created

Jackie T said...

Hi Sue this is a stunning card. I just love it. Those dies are perfect. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. Star of Wonder...Card of Wonder...Star of Party craft...that's what we have this morning Sue. Beautiful sample Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them this morning. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

BenteS said...

Beautiful background for that lovely star!
Star of Wonder is one of my favourite stars :))

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue- what a striking card this is, love the starry effect. Thank you for yet more ideas Sue. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Lovely CAS card.
Lydia
x

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A lovely clean & simple card today. Yvonne xx

Tressa said...

Stunning card. I’ll e it’s simplicity.

Teresa

Pauline Austen said...

Morning Sue,
I do like your star this year. Lovely idea for a night sky too. Hope everyone is keeping warm. Hugs xx Pauline

Anne said...

Gorgeous card, Sue.

Anne (Northampton)

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Your background is fabulous and perfect for showing off the Star of Wonder, I love your clean and simple cards

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a great CAS card, the Star of Wonder is a lovely die and I really like the deep colours of the background. Your Christmas Wishes die has been red hot with use here as it fits perfectly with so many of the different cards I have made.

Frances

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Oh, that is really a fabulous background, great card
Hugs
Muriel x

Suzzette Yandle said...

Great background creation. Yes, it does look like looking up at the stars with the blend of colors and the spattering of the two paint pens. I can't get my paint pen to spatter.

Crafty Cruiser said...

Clean and simple but striking and bright. Lovely!
Doreen R

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Another one that is fabulous in its simplistic appearance. Love it.

ursula said...

That background is just amazing Sue, with the simple star, could not ask for more, beautiful...luv Ursula xx

June Horrocks said...

Love this card sue love background a beautiful shade of blue a lovely gift thank you sue xxxxxx

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. Love this background and I am amazed how you have managed to get the flicks of silver and white so evenly over the card. I definitely will try this one out as I think it is so effective.

Lisbeth

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue rather late today due to Google problems. Lovely card, beauful colours xx

CCM said...

Thank you for sharing how you've created this beautiful background. Love the card, too.

Hugs from Toronto
Carmen-Dorothy

sued99 said...

Lovely card with a gorgeous background. X

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
Well another wonderful example of your inspiration and talent
Love the background Sue
You take care My friend and have a wonderful Xmas
Theresa G

cr@fty said...

Hi Sue
This card is simply striking!
Hugs x
Heather T

Eunice Astle said...

Love clean and simple and this card fits that mantra Sue.

Maria said...

Hi Sue
A gorgeous card, beautiful background.
hugs Maria x