Monday 30 March 2020

Spread Your Wings And Fly

Hello bloggers!  I am back at the silver sparkle card and the alcohol inks for this one!  I used Indigo, Sailboat Blue and Cool Peri alcohol inks on to the silver sparkle card.  I loved the way it came out like a night sky with the indigo really leaving darker patches throughout.  Next I cut the background of the Spread Your Wings die out of vellum.  I cut the decorative part of the die out of Khaki card, white card and Sky Blue card.  I used the Khaki version as the base and nipped away the words out of the white version and glued them on top on the khaki card version.  I did the same thing with the birds out of the sky blue card version.  I carefully glued it onto the vellum backing and then used cosmic lacquer onto the leaves to give them a glossy look.  I completed the card with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/4"  x  7 1/2" n size.  All for now. Sue x








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46 comments:

hazel young said...

Beautiful card Sue xx Hazel

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
What a fabulous background and it looks so good through the vellum too !

Hugs
Muriel x

Steph Cotterill said...

Sue, we're on lockdown lol.

Oh my word this is just gorgeous. The inked background the vellum everything, I really wish I had the capacity to see a vision in my mind then put that vision together and finish like this, I'd be sooo happy.
Sending love to you and all. Wherever you are in this poorly world please stay safe and keep those we love safe. To those like myself that have a daughter and a lovely friend nursing I'm thinking of you at this frightening time ❤

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, beautiful card. Love the background and the vellum and khaki look amazing.

Barbara V

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, such a beautiful blue background in this sample, thank you xxxx

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

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
Lovely sentiment on todays card it's a shame I only make cards for family and friends so this die would not get the use it deserves. Stay safe everyone

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you a lovely card.
Take care and keep safe, Kitty.

Marion Scott said...

A beautiful card Sue and the background is stunning
Marion S x

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
Beautiful card with a stunning background!
Hugs x
Heather T

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card.
B xx

Catherine Lyons said...

A beautiful card Sue great background
Catherine v94

Marie P from Longridge said...

Good Morning all.
A Fantastic card Sue.Like Crewe Trish I only make cards for family and friends. Everything about this card is CLASS. I love it.
Marie P.
Have a good day and stay safe.
Marie P.

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue.Another beautiful card this morning. You amaze me with your continued inspiration during these worrying times. Will we ever get back to normal. I hope so. I tried the technique you did yesterday but with pixie powders. It worked but maybe I have used too much spray glue. It's usable though. I am so pleased. Thankyou. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them this morning. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

dj from kettering said...



A lovely card to start the day with!!!!

Keep safe,


Doreen x

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue Beautiful card the blue background is amazing I love the look you have achieved with the vellum

karenlotty said...

Lovely card Clever idea to cut the background to the die in vellum! It really makes the focal point “pop” and the paper piecing is just so pretty

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - another clever card, another beautiful blue background and a great use of vellum. You've inspired me to make some background papers during this awful lockdown we're having. Stay safe and stay indoors crafting eveyone. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, beautiful card. Stay safe everyone xx

Steph Cotterill said...

THERESA FROM BERKS. Sorry to read you have this nasty virus, that's two crafters from this amazing safe place that are poorly our lovely Tina also is suffering so I'm sending hugs to you both this Monday xx🌻

Crafty Cruiser said...

Nice card.
Doreen R

June Horrocks said...

What a stunning card sue I love it the shade of blue is just fab what a gift to receive this on your birthday or any day thank you so much
Keep safe and well dear friends
Love always june horrocks xxxxxx

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Pretty card.
Lydia
X

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Simply beautiful and I love it

Love and hugs and take care everyone
Pat

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, really beautiful and creative, love the use of vellum, gives a really different look. Take care and stay safe all. Bx

Tressa said...

Lovely card

Teresa

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Love the all in one dies and this post is no exception. The vellum adds a different touch and looks fab....

Owlish said...

Hi Sue
What l give to be able to spread our wings right now this a truly beautiful card
Owlish Xx

Handmade by Donna x said...

Beautiful card I've not tried alcohol inks, maybe I will treat myself when all this is over, with the money I saved not going out haha hugs Donna x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Such a pretty card. I love the birds.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

Jackie T said...

Hi Sue this is stunning card. I love it. That die is gorgeous. Take care. Hugs Jackie

ursula said...

Love that background finish, gorgeous card...thank you Sue...luv Ursula xx

Sandra said...

This card is just lovely! Not only is the background striking but the large focal die cut is a stand out! I really love this!
Sandra Smith
Queen Creek, AZ

Suzzette Yandle said...

Fabulous night time background with these colors of alcohol inks on silver sparkle card. Wish I had some of this silver sparkle card to play with as I craft. Thanks for sharing.

lindyloo12Somerset said...

A great night time background makes for a lovely card!

Pawprintx4 said...

This is a wonderful die and a card in itself. They are so useful for quick cards.
Stephanie K

Pauline Austen said...

Hi Sue, what a beautiful background to showcase the die. Fabulous. Hugs xxx Pauline

CraftyJo said...

Truly beautiful Sue :)

Scottydog said...

A beautiful background for this great die. One I can replicate, thanks to you Sue, once I get some alcohol inks. This would also make a lovely background for your flying owl. Thank you for all your inspiration Sue & keep safe.
Get well soon to all our virus sufferers,

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. I do particularly like this die and what you have done here to create this card really gives a sense of a dreamy sky at dusk. Great idea.

Lisbeth

CCM said...

A beautiful card today and so perfect for our loved friend Lorraine Eastwood aka Laine1972 who lost her battle with Cancer.
For Laine:
"Spread your wings and fly Angel, your life has touched us all. Your wings so very delicate, but your spirit conquers all. You gave us so much joy on earth but God now reclaims his prize. Spread your wings and fly Angel, let your wings take to the skies. We will miss you dearly, but your transition is complete. Your wings are now an Angel’s, back home you must retreat."

Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy

sued99 said...

A gorgeous background colour makes for a really fab card. X

Susan Battensby said...

Wow Sue this is so beautiful.
If only my cards came out as beautiful as this, I'd be so happy.
x

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Oh wow. This is absolutely gorgeous. The lovely vellum over those stunning inks is just magnificent. Beautiful card x
Crafty hugs to everyone x
PP
Yvonne x

Maria said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card.
Lovely words Caren, so sad to hear Lorraine she's gone.
Stay safe and hugs to all
Maria x

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
Ohh my what a lovely card love the colours
Take care my friend
Theresa G

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue.
I love the colours of that card - it has a mystical feel to it (I think)

Hugs
Rose