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Tuesday, 18 February 2020

Thank You

Hi bloggers!  I started the background by covering a piece of card with a sticky adhesive sheet.  I peeled the backing off and coated it with Gemstones Gilding Flakes.  I used a piece of Rubit Scrubit pad to move the flakes all over the background, then to refine the flakes and remove any excess.  Next I used the Double Stitched Squares and set up all of the dies on one piece of coconut white card.  The reason I used all of them is that it helps align the dies evenly and then I can use the leftover bits from every other square on another card in the future.  I added mounting foam yo the three squares I used and added them to the background.  I cut a Pierced Flag and attached to the inside edge of the smallest square.  I cut a white and black version of the Thank you and glued them together, using the black as an offset shadow.  I attached them to the flag.  Using the Decorative version of the Striped Nasturtiums, I made a single flower and added it with white leaves to the end of the flag.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/2"  x  7 1/2" in size.  All for now. Sue x











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52 comments:

  1. Karen Drew18 February 2020 at 06:04

    Love the effect that gilding flakes give. Fabulous card that could be used for so many occasions
    Luv
    Karen xx

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  2. Valerija18 February 2020 at 06:04

    Beautiful card. Love the background.

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  3. Steph Cotterill18 February 2020 at 06:16

    Hi again Sue. I really must use my guilding flakes instead of just looking at them in my shelf, yep, my promise for the day. I do love the nasturtium die, a Valentine's gift from 'my keeper' along with matching stamp bless him, it pays to leave a gift list just hanging innocently around lol. Hope you have a lovely warm day, sending hugs and thanks for your lovely daily inspiration xxx

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  4. hazel young18 February 2020 at 06:19

    Lovely card Sue xx Hazel

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  5. BridgetCG18 February 2020 at 06:19

    Hello Sue, a simple design, but so beautiful, love it. Have a good day all. Bx

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  6. Crewe Trish18 February 2020 at 06:41

    Hello Sue
    Lovely simple design but so effective. I have my granddaughter today so a lovely day of crafting and baking

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  7. Jackie Meechan18 February 2020 at 06:42

    Beautiful card. Gilding flakes are very easy to use with great effects.

    Hope everyone has a great day and are all safe and well after the recent storms.

    Hugs
    CraftyJacq
    XX

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  8. Jan on the Fosse18 February 2020 at 06:49

    Hi Sue
    A simple design for this card. Lots of people will love it. I do.
    Jan x

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  9. Catherine Lyons18 February 2020 at 07:05

    A lovely card Sue grear effect with the gilding flakes.
    Catherine v94

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  10. kittyedavies47@gmail.com18 February 2020 at 07:05

    Morning Sue.
    A great card thank you.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  11. June Smith18 February 2020 at 07:10

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, gosh this looks stunning, I love the frames and the flake background, oh I want to do this one.

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

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  12. CraftyCoffey18 February 2020 at 07:11

    Gorgeous card, really lovely. Great tip about using all the square Dies together.

    Michele

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  13. Barbara Gosden18 February 2020 at 07:29

    Hi Sue
    A lovely card.
    B xx

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  14. Anonymous18 February 2020 at 07:31

    Hi Sue, a lovely card. The gilding flakes are so useful and effective. Love the design using the square dies.

    Barbara V

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  15. dj from kettering18 February 2020 at 07:41




    Like Steph, must use my golding flakes more!!!!

    Love the card, and the tip about using all the
    dies,


    Doreen x

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  16. theresa w18 February 2020 at 07:47

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Beautiful card Sue x I love the background, the gilding flakes look so special x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  17. Anonymous18 February 2020 at 07:57

    Hi Sue - a great card and I especially like the way you cut all your frames out together, leaving other frames to use later. A great tip from you. Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  18. Marie P. from Longridge18 February 2020 at 08:37

    Good Morning Sue and all.
    A beautiful card Sue and one that I may try quite soon. I have Gilding flakes that I've never used so if I can find a clear spot to work in I may well start this very day.
    How's that for inspiration eh?
    Thank you Sue and have a nice day.
    Marie P.

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  19. Crafty Vonnie18 February 2020 at 09:01

    Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful card & I love using gilding flakes. I love all your flowers & I have your nasturtiums dies. Yvonne xx

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  20. jean.phillips118 February 2020 at 09:08

    Morning Sue, fabulous card. Thank you for the tip about using all the dies together, must try this as my frames always end up a bit wonky! The gilding flakes are gorgeous. Love Jean xxx

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  21. Deb E Isle of Wight18 February 2020 at 09:12

    Another great post and love the colours in the gilding flakes.

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  22. carol edwards18 February 2020 at 09:14

    Hello Sue, lovely card and using one of my favourite dies the pierced labels. Still not managed to own them yet. Great tip of cutting the dies together to use on different projects xx

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  23. Anonymous18 February 2020 at 09:20

    Hello Sue, love the simplicity and elegance of this card. WakeyL

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  24. Ann Topp18 February 2020 at 09:20

    Good Morning Sue. Omg how do you do it....I have 4 man cards to do every March.... this is not the first time you have shown a sample...at this time of the year that has given me inspiration to make something different for these men...And what a great card it is...just by changing the sentiment...I have four great birthday cards. I will be making these cards with just a little twist so they are not exact copies...and looking forward to using my "forgotten guilding flakes" that are also sitting on a shelf like Stephs and Doreen. Thankyou so much Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them today. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  25. NannaShaz18 February 2020 at 09:24

    Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a beautiful card today, love the gilding flakes, a perfect card for any occasion and gender.

    Sending love and Healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a good day all
    Love
    Sharon MK
    xxx

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  26. Handmade by Donna x18 February 2020 at 09:54

    Morning Sue, wow what a stunning card today. I've never used guilding flakes although I bought some to make a wedding card later in the year. Love the inspiration today hugs Donna x

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  27. Beryl18 February 2020 at 09:58

    Hi Sue, beautiful card. Love the flakes.

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  28. Crafty Cruiser18 February 2020 at 09:59

    A great all rounder card.
    Doreen R

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  29. lydia jordan18 February 2020 at 10:07

    Morning Sue,
    Love the layers makes a great card for all sorts.
    Lydia
    X

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  30. Scottydog18 February 2020 at 10:24

    Simplicity itself! Yet so effective. Love using the guilding flakes so certainly one to do. Thank you Sue.

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  31. ursula18 February 2020 at 10:46

    Just love the gilding flakes background, the colour is amazing and the square frames just finish it with the flag and flower....lovely card...luv Ursula xx

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  32. Pat L18 February 2020 at 11:29

    Hi Sue
    Simple yet stunning, love the colours in the gilding flakes and thank you for the tip on using all the Noble square dies at once

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  33. Lisbeth18 February 2020 at 11:35

    Hello Sue. What a great geometric design which can be used as a base for so many different designs. You can add flowers for a more feminine design or keep it more simple for those difficult men.

    Lisbeth

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  34. Fluffycat18 February 2020 at 11:46

    Hi Sue, something a little different from you today and it is great just as it is or it could be dressed up a little more for someone who would like more frills and flowers. Love the gilding flakes and what a good idea to cut multiple frame dies at once - not sure if my machine would cope but I will definitely give it a go.

    Frances

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  35. Jackie T18 February 2020 at 11:51

    Hi Sue this is a stunning thank you card. I love the design. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  36. Margaret R18 February 2020 at 11:56

    A beatiful card. simple, but looks very expensive. The close up shots really show off the use of mounting foam
    Margaret R xx

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  37. CraftyJo18 February 2020 at 12:06

    Lovely!

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  38. Pawprintx418 February 2020 at 13:08

    Gorgeous. Gilding Flakes always get a WOW here. Messy but satisfying. Great way to use the dies.
    Have a great day to all,
    Stephanie K

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  39. Lynne L18 February 2020 at 14:34

    Hi Sue Fabulous card the gilding flakes are beautiful Thank you for the tip to use all the squares together I will try it then perhaps my frames will be even

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  40. Eunice Astle18 February 2020 at 16:11

    Such a simple idea Sue. This card looks like it is quite intricate BUT not really, great idea!!!!!

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  41. Suzzette Yandle18 February 2020 at 16:11

    Lovely card design with the gilding flakes. Why does one always need to sneeze when working with gilding flakes? Great advice about lining up all of the dies to get the correct spacing before cutting the dies out. Thanks for sharing and the advice today. Hugs

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  42. lindyloo12Somerset18 February 2020 at 16:19

    Must get my gilding flakes out again, a great way to use the dies too! You are so clever Sue!

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  43. karenlotty18 February 2020 at 16:59

    Great card I really must get the gilding flakes out again!

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  44. Fikreta18 February 2020 at 18:04

    very pretty card!

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  45. CCM18 February 2020 at 18:29

    Maybe it is time to try the Gilding Flakes since I have some. Thanks for the idea, Sue.

    Hugs from cold Toronto to you all
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  46. sued9918 February 2020 at 20:42

    Like a lot of people I haven’t used my gilding flakes in ages. Must give them a try! Fabulous card. X

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  47. Betty McAlister18 February 2020 at 23:01

    A gorgeous sparkly card Sue xx

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  48. Rose in Chester19 February 2020 at 01:09

    Hi Sue,
    WOW, beautiful...…
    Hugs
    Rose

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  49. Muriel19 February 2020 at 04:09

    Hello Sue and all
    What a fabulous simple design and so versatile, add almost any greeting. I love the gilding flakes and yes, I too am guilty of not having them out in ages.
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  50. cr@fty19 February 2020 at 16:10

    Hi Sue
    This card is beautiful in its simplicity!
    Hugs
    Heather T

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  51. Judy Hollers19 February 2020 at 19:10

    What a gem this card is! No wonder the name of the gilding flakes is "Gemstones." Beautiful! Using the double stitched squares is a great way to let the background of gilding flakes shine! Great card. Hugs!

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  52. DeCor20 February 2020 at 06:05

    Like how this card looks. A nice quick card but very eye catching.

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