Thursday 30 January 2020

Sending Love & Hugs

Hi bloggers!  Today's offering a a rather quick card to make if you need a eye catching make on a time budget!  I started with a piece of card and used Opal Polishes across it.  Using  the Pink Thistle, Blue Parakeet and Lavender Blue Opal Polishes, I randomly added streaks across the card with all the colours until it was full, then allowed it to dry (just a few minutes as they  dry quickly).  I cut the Stella die out of it twice and the Sending Love & Hugs sentiment.  I glued the two Stella dies to the white card background so they extended off the card slightly.  I trimmed them even with the edge of the card.  I cut the sentiment apart and used the "Sending" at the top pf the card and the rest of the sentiment in the opposite lower corner.  I completed the card with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 3/4"  x  8 1/2" in size.  All for now. Sue x








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58 comments:

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue. Whether you use one Stella die or two imagine all the various colours that could be used for this quick useful card, and the font used for the sentiment is really lovely. For any gender this is perfect xxx

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, what a stunning card to send to someone, just to tell them you care. Love the colours used together on the die cut pieces. Opal polishes, gilding polishes and pixies just make fabulous coloured pieces to use on cards and projects. Have a good day all. BX

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Wow this card is so pretty, thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, love this card the colours are gorgeous
Geordie Jan xx

Nancy Soetaert said...

Lovely card!
Hugs
Nancy

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
It may be a quickie but boy is it a goody! Clean and simple but wow what a beauty.
The opal polishes are beautiful. I only have a few of the gilding polishes in my stash. Now that would be a completely different look x
Happy Thursday everyone
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

hazel young said...

A wonderful card Sue xx Hazel

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
What pretty colours I don't have any of the opal polishes yet I am using up my gilding polishes first. I do like your new sentiments.

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card, beautiful colours too.
Jan x

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
CAS to perfection- what a beautiful card. The colours of the opal polishes are stunning. So many of your frame sets would be perfect for this style of card too.
Can’t wait to have a play !!
Hugs
Muriel x

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, a beautiful card, the opal polishes are gorgeous
Marion S x

CraftyCoffey said...

Lovely card today.

Michele

Pussycats said...

Good Morning Sue and all
Beautiful clean and simple card this morning and like you said perfect for a quick card. The rainbow colours you created from the polishes work beautifully .
Crafty hugs to all , Wendy

Catherine Lyons said...

A pretty card Sue love the colours.
Catherine v94

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, love quick cards that still look this good! The colours of the opal polishes are lovely. Love Jean xxx

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, a really lovely card using the beautiful opal polishes. Lovely dies and the sentiment looks stunning.xx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a beautiful colourful creation today, I have some of the Opal polishes and they are amazing to use, the colour choices you have made are perfect, as you say a quick and easy card to make, thank you for sharing.

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

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card.
B xx

Anonymous said...

Simple but stunning. Hugs Pixie Elf 24 xxx

Karen Drew said...

Love the effect of the polishes. Great card
Luv
Karen xx

NannaShaz said...

Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a beautiful colourful card today perfect for any occasion.

Sending love and Healing hugs to all that need them xx

Have a good day all
Love
Sharon MK
xxx

dj from kettering said...




CAS, but oh so lovely,

Doreen x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue- a lovely quick card to make which looks very special. I don't have any opal polishes yet but I can see how great they are. The Stella die is one I shall be buying as it is so pretty, as also seen in yesterday's card. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good Morning Sue and all.
A beautiful card that I'm sure could be used as a batch. The colours are lovely and the overall effect is peaceful
Thank you for sharing,
Marie P.

gwen70 said...

Such gorgeous colours makes a beautiful card xx

Tressa said...

Great card. Colours are fabulous. Shame I can’t find these opal polishes anywhere locally.

Teresa

karenlotty said...

Lovely card and so bright and cheerful

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. What a lovely simple card today and this design certainly lets the dies do all the talking. I never think to use part of the die on my cards as it seems a shame to cut part of them away, however, I think, having seen this it really is such a good idea.

Lisbeth

June Horrocks said...

Very pretty card sue love it would suit anyone for all occasions thank you
Love always xxxxxx june horrocks

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card using your polishes, a beautiful quick card. Yvonne xx

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue Lovely card the opal polishes are amazing I really need to get some!

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. Beautiful card today. And what a gorgeous samp!e for a quick card. These could be made up in an afternoon ....a couple at a time...then you would always have that last minute card ready. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them this morning.Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds
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BenteS said...

This is great!
Love the beautiful Stella die and the soft colours :))

Crafty Cruiser said...

Altogether beautiful!
Doreen R

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
It might be a quick card but it is beautiful, the colours of the opal polishes are lovely too

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, a very pretty card this morning which is so quick as well. The polishes are beautiful.

Barbara V

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, this is a lovely quick CAS card and just proves how much I NEED the Stella die.

Frances

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
lovely, quick card. And the die is just gorgeous. Now this is one I haven't got, but Eliza, Claire and Millie will do nicely...……….
Hugs
Rose

Pauline Austen said...

Hi Sue,we all need the occasional quick card in our stash and even better when it looks as lovely as this one. Hugs xxx Pauline

Suzzette Yandle said...

Stunning way to use the opal polishes, especially in these colors. Nipping the sentiment apart and separating the words is a great idea. Thanks. Hugs

Eunice Astle said...

The Opal Polishes are wonderful Sue. The Stella die is definitely a show stopper on this card, just an amazing card!!!!

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Fabulous card Sue x stella looks so pretty with the opal polishes , sadly I possess neither but I'm sure I could use one of your other beautiful dies with the gilding polishes x thankyou Sue and thankyou so much for the wonderful prize that was waiting when I got home from work x cannot wait to use my birthday cake die , it looks amazing xxx
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Scottydog said...

Simple but very effective, those polishes are a must have. Thank you Sue.

ursula said...

Wow, just love those colour combinations, what a lovely idea, as you say, quick and easy, but so much eye appeal....luv Ursula xx

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Love the way the polishes showcase the dies. Gorgeous colours and great post

Maria said...

Hi Sue
Love this card, wow what a lustre together
hugs, Maria x

Jackie Meechan said...

Gorgeous card, love these opal polishes, they are so great together.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
XX

lindyloo12Somerset said...

What a pretty card I love the look of the opal polishes!

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Those opal polishes are certainly eye catching!
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

Jackie T said...

Hi Sue this is a stunning card. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Handmade by Donna x said...

Hi Sue a late reply from me today. After a rough day at work this beautiful card is like a ray of sunshine. I love the way you've used the partial dies and the opal polishes. I have quite a few opal polishes but not had time to play with them yet. I dont have the Stella die but I can see this idea working great with a lot of your other dies that I already have.
Looking forward to trying this with other dies and sentiments to make a couple of quick cards which is a rarity for me haha.
Hugs Donna x

CCM said...

Lovely card and colors. Stella die is the star.

Hugs from cold Toronto to you all,
Carmen-Dorothy

Laura O said...

Beautiful card sue love the polish fab. Laura O Springfield

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
I love the pastel colours of this one Sue your design is gorgeous
Thank you my friend
Theresa G

sued99 said...

What a pretty card. X

KraftyKazKardz said...

The opal polishes are so lovely - you made them come alive for me so I then had to buy them of course lol x

Judy Hollers said...

As I've mentioned before, the Sella die is one of my favorites. The Opal Polish colors you used have created a beautiful card stock from which to cut the Stella die and the sentiment. Thank you for sharing this beautiful card. Hugs.

cr@fty said...

Hi Sue
I love the colours in this card! I definitely need to get the opal polishes.
Hugs x
Heather T