Monday 9 December 2019

To A Dear Friend

Hello crafters!  I thought I would share this lovely autumnal card before we get too far into winter!  At least I'm not posting it in the summer! LOL  I started with a piece of caught in crystal acetate from my stash as the background.  I used Yellow, red and green crystal tints on the acetate, added some holographic glitter and then crumpled up a piece of white tissue paper over it and set it aside to dry overnight.  Next I cut the Leafy Frame die in white twice.  I glued one of the over the background, then nipped the other one apart into leafy sections.  I glued them around the frame offsetting them from leafs in the branch, to give it a fuller look.  I used the Double Stitched Rectangles and added a thin white frame which hid the ends of the cut leaf additions.  I cut the To A Dear Friend sentiment in both white and black.  I added the black as a shadow then glued it into the centre of the frame.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 3/4" x  8" in size.  All for now, Sue x






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54 comments:

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, a fabulous background, framed perfectly with the white leaf frame. Have a great day everyone. Bx

hazel young said...

Beautiful card Sue xx Hazel

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

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

Pauline Austen said...

Morning Sue,
Pretty background shows the leafy frame off which draws the eye into the sentiment.
Have a great week. Hugs xx Pauline

Steph Cotterill said...

Another week, another sumptuous gorgeous eye catching sample. This frame was one of my favourite dies of the new collection and one I oooh'd and ahhh'd at until I got asked the question " do you need my list?" I've always loved your floral and for a dies but this frame just kept out at me. I just love the background which shows the perfection of your die and design. Sending Monday hugs your way xxx

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Just love this frame Sue and the background makes it stand out so well. Very striking card for so many occasions
Hugs
Muriel x

Jan on the Fosse said...

Good Morning Sue
This frame die is so pretty and really useful for many occasions.The background colours are gorgeous.Thanks for sharing.
Jan x

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, this frame is really beautiful and the caught in crystal background is perfect for an autumnal card.
Marion S x

ahappycrafter50 said...

Pretty. Really autumnal shades.
Jan
Northampton

CraftyCoffey said...

Stunning card. Love the colours.

Michele

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a beautiful autumnal sample with such stunning colours, perfect for today.

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

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful background framed with a beautiful die.

Barbara V

Pussycats said...

Good Morning Sue and all
What a stunning card this morning , the leafy background works beautifully along side the caught in crystal background.
crafty hugs to all , Wendy

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card, great background .
B xx

Suemac said...

A perfect autumnal sample.

NannaShaz said...

Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a beautiful card today lovely colours made with the crystal tints and I love the leaf die used too

Sending Love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Have a good day all

Love
Sharon MK
xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue- such beautiful colours in the background and the leafy frame is a perfect setting for any sentiment. Love it. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, the crystal tips colours look beautiful together with the white leafy background. Xx

Susan Battensby said...

Gorgeous card, lovely background and dies.
x

karenlotty said...

A great autumnal card I love the colours (and I think easily achievable)

Crafting Queen said...

Very striking card, love the background!!!

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. Beautiful card today. And I am so happy ...as I bought this die just a few weeks ago. I havnt used it yet as I have had other things going on with the loss of my brother. But I am looking forward getting on with things and making a gorgeous card like this one. Thankyou. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Very pretty love the colours. love Jean Z xxxx

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Gorgeous card, love the background.
Lydia
X

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful frame & your background certainly makes it stand out. Yvonne xx

Anonymous said...

Good Morning, Sue
What a beautiful background for your lovely background die.
I love this Autumnal card!
Lesley S x

Helen Terry said...

Hi Sue lovely card , love the caught in crystal technique. Thanks Helen xx

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, beautiful card, love the caught in crystal background and just love the dies! Love Jean xxx

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good Morning Sue.
A beautiful card again today and I do have this die so I may well use it today. I love the background too but I may not try that until I have learned more about the tissue paper.
Thank you Sue.
Marie P.

Sorry about the loss of your Brother Ann.



Jackie T said...

Hi Sue this is a stunning card. I love it. The background and the dies are fabulous. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a card that I loved on launch and still think is beautiful. Love the caught in crystal background and the colours are perfect.

Frances

Jackie Durrant said...

Hi Sue I really like the leafy frame die and it looks great with the background technique xx

Pawprintx4 said...

I absolutely love Caught in Crystal backgrounds. This is beautiful and so easy to do. I love this card. Maybe I could just put Merry Christmas in the center.... Still working on my Christmas cards.
Stephanie K

Crafty Cruiser said...

This leafy frame takes away what would otherwise be quite a dark card and so makes a lovely finish. Great card for any occasion.
Doreen R

June Horrocks said...

A beautiful card sue this die is brilliant so many uses and the end results are always brill thank you sue
Love always june horrocks xxxcx

gwen70 said...

Beautiful card Sue I adore this die, it is on my wish list xx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
The caught in crystal makes a wonderful background for the leafy frame and thank you for sharing the colours you used

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
This is lovely and can be used for so many occasions

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
Ohh wow. This is truly beautiful that background is stunning I haven’t tried this background technique
But I have got the leafy die.
Now have I got a sentiment to go with.
You take care my friend
Theresa G

Suzzette Yandle said...

The "caught in crystal" is a great background with the crystal tints used with a scattering of holographic glitter. Colors are perfect for the fall look. I like the depth you achieved with cutting more of the leaves and applying them around and on top of the Leafy Frame.

Eunice Astle said...

Love this card Sue, the background is amazing!!!! The leafy frame is just the right touch.

lindyloo12Somerset said...

A really lovely card!

ursula said...

Beautiful colours, beautiful card...thank you Sue...luv Ursula xx

sued99 said...

Gorgeous background and a stunning die for the frame. What more could we ask? X

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. I absolutely love this leafy frame die and so it goes without saying that I love this card. What a great background you have made to go with it although I am sure you could put anything behind it and I would still love it!!!

Lisbeth

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Stunning card! I love the background.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Oh WOW!!! This card is just WONDERFUL!! Love so much the crystal tints with the holographic glitters and the gorgeous white frame!! A masterpiece!!

Judy Hollers said...

Fall is my favorite season of the year. This card is a lovely tribute to fall! Beautiful.
Hugs, Judy Hollers from North Carolina

Vi Wilkinson said...

Hi Sue, Beautiful card I love your background looks great, Take care Vi.x

Scottydog said...

Thought I had commented, but can’t find it! I love this die & it is top of my Christmas list so fingers crossed. This is a stunning card using the caught in crystal technique, thank you Sue for the inspiration.

Maria said...

Hi Sue
Caught in crystal is always an amazing coloured backgrounds,
never the same. Gorgeous card.
hugs to all , Maria x

Beverly Fuchs said...

Hi Sue,

What a glorious burst of color in your background today. It certainly provides the perfect place for the Leafy Frame to rest. I really like the added fullness you have obtained by adding additional branches around the frame. Reminds me of walking in the forest on a perfect Fall day.

Have a wonderful day.

Beverly

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
that is my card - colours and the die are so fabulous together.
Caught in crystal is always an amazing technique to make fabulous backgrounds.
Hugs
Rose

cr@fty said...

Hi Sue
Fabulous background and beautiful card!
Hugs x
Heather T