Hi there bloggers! I started with the
Tropical Background for today's card. I cut it out of
Khaki card and used
Forest Moss Distress Oxide ink through the die before removing it to add accents to the leaves. Next I cut a small square using the
Double Stitched Square die set. I added a thin green mat behind it and added it with foam to the centre of the card. I cut the
I'll Stand By You sentiment out of Soft Salmon card and added a black shadow behind before gluing it to the square. I used two of the Flamingos from the
Tickled Pink die set also cut out of
Soft Salmon card. I used a sharpie to colour their beaks black before adding wings and attaching them to the card with foam. I cut a couple of individual leaves using the
Tropical Flora die set and added them to the corner of the sentiment. The card was completed with white and soft salmon mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 7 1/4" x 7 1/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
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Hi there bloggers! I started with the Tropical Background for today's card. I cut it out of Khaki card and used Forest Moss Distress Oxide ink through the die before removing it to add accents to the leaves. Next I cut a small square using the Double Stitched Square die set. I added a thin green mat behind it and added it with foam to the centre of the card. I cut the I'll Stand By You sentiment out of Soft Salmon card and added a black shadow behind before gluing it to the square. I used two of the Flamingos from the Tickled Pink die set also cut out of Soft Salmon card. I used a sharpie to colour their beaks black before adding wings and attaching them to the card with foam. I cut a couple of individual leaves using the Tropical Flora die set and added them to the corner of the sentiment. The card was completed with white and soft salmon mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 7 1/4" x 7 1/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
Wonderful card Sue xx Hazel
ReplyDeleteHi Sue I love the effect of the tropical background die, just not a lover of such a deep green, nevertheless it's a lovely sample that looks fresh.
ReplyDeleteI may think about trying Saturday's sample but with pixie powders and cling wrap, my only concern is that I won't get enough pattern from the cling film onto the cardstock before I remove it, and the powders on the cling film maybe to wet to transfer over to another piece of card, time to get a piece of cheap card from my numerous boxes of 'bits'
I'll send my love to all and today my thoughts go to Lorraine's family at this sad time xxx
Hello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty and happy card, lovely too see the tropical flora that I was lucky enough to win on release and a great sentiment too.
So sad to hear Lorraine lost her courageous fight, love and thoughts to her family and those close to her.
Hugs
Muriel x
ReplyDeleteLove the salmon colour against the green on this
card.
Sorry to hear about Lorraine,
Doreen x
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA very bold card, thank you.
My deepest sympathy to Lorraine's family
so sad at this very sad times.
Take care and keep safe Kitty.
Hi Due, green isn’t usually a favourite colour of mine but it goes perfectly with the salmon colour. Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteAnnette x
Great card today.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card.
B xx
An awesome card Sue love the colour combo
ReplyDeleteCatherine v94
Hi Sue, a fabulous card this morning.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Sue x reminds us of brighter days x thankyou Sue x
My heart goes out to Lorraines family and friends x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Good morning Sue lovely card the tropical leafy background is fabulous. So sorry to hear about Lorraine, my sympathy to her family and friends
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes, what a lovely sentiment die for this card today, it is very apt as this very stressful time for the whole world. I do hope all is well with you and your family Sue. I love the Flamingo dies as well.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
A gorgeous card Sue.
ReplyDeleteI have now tried using the cling film and probably wouldn't win any prizes but at least most of it was usable.
I love the Flamingo's, they remind me of my days in Florida.
My sympathy to Lorraine's family and friends
Marie P.
A lovely card I would never have thought to use a sentiment like this on a card but it’s a great idea
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card today ideal in this hard times that everyone is having at the moment.
Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx
Hope you all have a good day
Love
Sharon MK
xxx
Hi Sue - such a great feel-good card and inking through the die makes a big difference. Great sentiment for these difficult times too. Sending best wishes
ReplyDeleteYvonneMayxx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteI do like this background die and this is such a pretty card. Such sad news about Lorraine sending love to her family. Take care everyone
Good Morning Sue. Lovely tropical card today Sue. Those little flamingos look real. Thankyou Sue.
ReplyDeleteSending love to Lorraines family. So sad.
Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them this morning. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
Unusual card with unusual colours. I like it.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Hi Sue, a lovely tropical card, great and unusual colour combo, but it just works. I have just ordered this die set, so this gives me some ideas. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. I love this tropical background as it is so ornate and works really well for when the florals aren't suitable. Love the card too.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card today. Yvonne
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteGreat card
Lydia
x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the tropical background die, a lovely card
My deepest sympathy to Lorraine’s family and friends, sad news
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Great post and range of dies - have a bit of fun about them....
ReplyDeleteLove this card sue the background is fab thank you
ReplyDeletePleaser stay safe love always
June horrocks xxxcccc
Hi Sue this is a stunning card. I love the sentiment and the dies are perfect. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteLovely card.
ReplyDeleteDoreen R
Hi Sue, I love your flamingo die but haven't used mine yet. However I hope to rectify that later this week as I have a number of family birthdays looming.
ReplyDeleteJust hope my background will do it justice.
Hope you and your family are staying safe as well as all the Wilsonettes out there.
Hugs xxx Pauline
Lovely card....luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love your tropical collection.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L
A great card which reminds me of going to the beach and I wish I could.
ReplyDeleteStephanie K
I find your tropical dies a lot of fun to use in making my cards. They are so expressive. I think the flamingos take on a personality all their own. LOL
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, sorry I have been missing for a couple of days. I have checked out the cards and they are all great. I do like today's almost jungle feel and the flamingos are gorgeous as always.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to learn about Laine1972. Her cheeky comments and cat chat have been missed for quite a while now. Sending my sympathies to her family.
Frances
A lovely card Sue
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteFell in love with this card during the launch. It’s wonderful x
Crafty hugs to everyone x
PP
Yvonne x
I was in a bit of a hurry yesterday when I commented and I will be honest I had not read the comments. I have since read the comments and as you will have gathered Lorraine Eastwood lost her battle with cancer last Wednesday afternoon.
Laine (as she was known on this blog), and I had become really good friends and we spoke every week. She came down to Croydon in September 2016 and we had a fantastic day out to Ally Pally during her stay. The last time I spoke to her was 16th February. Unfortunately it became clear in January that the end was in sight. She had battled incredibly bravely for over 2 years and when she was diagnosed had made the decision not to have any treatment as she had many other health issues. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. I will really miss her x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteIt's not my favourite card but as always done very nicely
Owlish Xx
Beautiful card, Sue. So inspiring.
ReplyDeleteMaria - Thanks.
PP- thanks for sharing more about Laine. She will be really missed by many people.
Hugs from Toronto to you all
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card you have given us to feast our eyes on
I’m not sure that I would go for the flamingo die as I would not use it enough to justify the cost
You take care my friend
Theresa G
Hi Sue.
ReplyDeleteLove the flamingo dies, and I found quite a few ways in which to use then. Not as much as you though Sue.
Beautiful card, with that background also.
Hugs
Rose
Your tropical dies are so much fun and I love the flamingo and sentiment combination!
ReplyDeleteSandra a Smith
Queen Creek
Lovely card!
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