Saturday, 5 September 2020

Especially For You

Hi bloggers!  It is Pixie Powder time once again!  I started with a piece of white card and used Aqua Lagoon Pixie Powder on it all by itself!  I covered it with a piece of cling film and scrunched it to get the mica into the wrinkles.  I let it dry overnight.  Next, I used the Vivian die and cut an aperture in the centre.  I used the Quilted Pillow embossing folder to add texture surrounding the aperture, then added mounting foam to the back.  I cut the Chantilly Lace Edger in white and glued them to each side of the background.  Next I used the two outer cutting dies from the Vivian to cut a thin white frame and glued it around the aperture.  I cut the decorative die of the Vivian die set in white .  I glued the backing to it using the fall away piece from the aperture, then recessed it into the aperture.  I used the Especially for You sentiment cut in white and glued it to the centre.  I cut several of the Cosmos Flowers out of white card with a sticky adhesive sheet added to it.  I used Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz on them before assembling them.  I seated them in opposite corners and used the Family Tree cut into pieces as accents.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/4"  x  8 1/2" in size.  All for now, Sue x






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38 comments:

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A beautiful card, pretty colour and lovely old favourites again. Thank you.
Take care stay safe and have fun Kitty.

Steph Cotterill said...

Ohhh my goodness Sue I've never ever used one single powder per sheet, I think its because when they launched the mix and explosion of various colours is what had us enthralled but you've done it again and shown us that using just one powder is equally as powerful and beautiful. I also used one of my older dies yesterday after reading your post - the Italian collection and the Tuscan die, it's for an elderly lady that over a year ago her daughter was given the news her mum had days before she got her wings, I asked after her each month at market and now I've been asked to make another birthday card the 2nd since her daughter was given the news, how incredible so I turned to my older favourites plus my cosmos flowers in vellum it's all 'resting' on my table at the moment as is my hand but I can't wait to get working on it again today.
Guess what I'll be doing later? Yup, a single pixie powder sheet of A4 or maybe several sheets using just one powder I have a feeling there's not going to be any surface showing anywhere today as I must have 20+ powders not many compared to some crafters lol but I'm excited to get going on them later. Whatever you're doing today have as much fun as you can and remember.......

STAY SAFE KEEP CARING xxx💖

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, the aqua lagoon pixie powder looks stunning on this creation, such a vibrant and amazing colour. Thank you for sharing. xx

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

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, a gorgeous card. I think all the cosmic shimmer products are wonderful but pixie powders have to be my favourite and I reach for them often but I have never used one on it’s own, must try.
Marion S X

CraftyCoffey said...

Gorgeous card. Love the colour on the background.

Michele

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
Gorgeous card in a beautiful colour! Pixie powders are beautiful on their own and mixed together!
Hugs x
Heather T

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good Morning Sue and all.
A beautiful card and I do have the Aqua Lagoon Pixie Powder. I may well sort out a bit more today as I have a crafty friend coming for a visit and I haven't seen her for so long. We usually 'Have a Play' with dies and things.
The whole card of today is lovely and so very soothing.
Thank you Sue.
Hugs.
Marie P.

KEEP SAFE KEEP CRAFTING

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card and fabulous colour pixied background.
B xx

hazel young said...

Beautiful card Sue love the colour xx Hazel

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
I love ur card great colours the quilted folder is really effective love it.
Curiosity after making all these lovely cards what do u do with them all.
Owlish Xx

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, a pretty vibrant colour and card. Lovely dies too xx

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue A really lovely card the aqua background is beautiful I too usually use more than one colour of pixie powders but will definately try one colour after seeing this lovely card

Scottydog said...

Well once again you have surprised us all by only using one colourof pixie powder which none of us had thought to do! Not only that but aqua lagoon is my favourite colour & really makes for a very pretty card. Thank you Sue for showing us how to use older products in a new way!

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, a fabulous card, the pixie powders look beautiful on the quilted background and the dies add to the beauty of the card.

Barbara V

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. Magnificent that's what I say this morning. And what a perfect shade of Aqua. Really lively. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them this morning.Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
PLEASE STAY SAFE EVERYONE 🙏 🙏 🙏

dj from kettering said...




I like the idea of just one pixie powder, and this
is a gorgeous colour, and love the effect too.

Stay safe,

Doreen x

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card with a lovely background. Yvonne xx

Handmade by Donna x said...

hi Sue and everyone what a vibrant card today stunning and yes I have to agree with the other ladies in saying dont think I have ever just used one pixie powder colour either. I love the lace chantily lace edger and I think I have the Vivian die set too. You need to find a new favourite embossing folder though Sue.
I was wondering the other day, if you had one that looks like a knitted jumper as it would be fabulous on my Christmas cards.
Anyway I digress lol, beautiful card ( except that embossing folder sorry ) and hugs Donna. Stay safe everyone xx

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a stunning card today beautiful colours love what the pixie powders can do

Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Hope you all have a good day and stay safe

Love
Hunnymummy54
xxx

Crewe said...

Hello Sue
The background pixie powder really stands out you do realise what we are all going to attempt today.Take care everyone x

Crafty Cruiser said...

Gorgeous colour background and a really lovely look of lace to this beautiful card.
Doreen R

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card and I love it.

Frances

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Love it, the embossed background is gorgeous so might just give that a go

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Helen Bell said...

A very pretty card. The pixies background is gorgeous and of course there’s my favourite embossing folder again. Great dies too.

Love Helen xxx

Pawprintx4 said...

Isn't it strange that no one thought to use just one color at a time, Pixie Powder wise. Quite different looking. Very pretty card and a great embossing folder that I don't have :-( .
Everybody, stay safe and enjoy a beautiful Saturday,
Stephanie K

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Beautiful card Sue x I love the pixie you have used and Vivian is such a pretty die x thankyou Sue x
Stay safe and keep crafting x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Eunice Astle said...

Sue the background sure stands on its own. Pretty color.

sued99 said...

A gorgeous card. X

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, a gorgeous card, you can't go wrong with Pixie Powders either mixed or on their own. Love it. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

Jackie T said...

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

Sandra said...

The beautiful blue really catches the eye and the whit die cuts really show against the blue background. Pixie Powders really create gorgeous backgrounds!

Sandra Smith
Queen Creek

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
that is one hell of a beautiful card. Pixie Powders are the absolute TOPS!! I have never used just one colour by itself - why DIDN'T I THINK OF IT BEFORE!!!!!
hUGS
Rose

Judy Hollers said...

Love the laciness of this beautiful card and all the details and embellishments. Hugs.

DeCor said...

Looks great with jute one colour pixie powder. Love today's card. Hope you are having a good weekend.

Tressa said...

Beautiful card.

For all the samples I made, I should have remembered how gorgeous some of these Pixie Powders are as a single colour.

Teresa

CCM said...

A little bit busy for me, but still pretty.

Hugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
Just popped in to check out your creations I am away at the m8n so forgive me for not commenting this week
That said I have to say this card is beautiful my friend
Please take care my friend
Theresa G

Fikreta said...

Wonderful card!