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Monday, 15 March 2021

It's Not A Stretch To Say You're Amazing

Hello crafters!  I started today's card with a piece of white card.  I used Spiced Marmalade Distress ink around the edge of the card, then added in a little Mustard Seed and finished the outer edges with Black Soot.  After making sure it was very dry, I inked the Beaded Flourish 2 stamp with a Clear Perfect Medium pad and stamped it all the way around the edge of the card.  I used clear embossing powder on it then heat embossed it.  Next I stamped the Giraffe stamp twice and cut them out with the matching Giraffe die.  I coloured the giraffe and leaves on one and just the outer frame on the other one. I used Distress Markers to colour the image.   I nipped away the coloured frame and added mounting foam to raise it above the edge of the first die cut.   I added a piece of white card behind the giraffe that I lightly sponged yellow, pink and blue ink on to before attaching it behind the giraffe.   I stamped the sentiment and tag stamp then cut it out with the Safari Tags die.  I coloured it with Distress markers and added it to the bottom of the card with mounting foam.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/2"  x  
8 1/4"  in size.  All for now. Sue x







 
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50 comments:

  1. June Smith15 March 2021 at 06:07

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another gorgeous card to greet us on this dull Monday morning, the Giraffe look stunning and the sentiment is just perfect.

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

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  2. kittyedavies47@gmail.com15 March 2021 at 06:12

    Morning Sue.
    Thank you I love this chap and card.
    Take care stay safe and have fun Kitty.

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  3. Steph Cotterill15 March 2021 at 06:26

    Hiya Sue. Its incredible how colouring and shading can completely change the look of a subject. Today's beauty definitely looks female and may I add very sassy, that saucy look could mean anything lol she's so pretty and she knows it, go get em girl (dont forget the social distancing though) lol

    Hope mothers day was as special as it could be the 2nd year of video chats and phone calls,but it wont be too long before it all changes provided the nation follow advice and guidance. And for our mums overseas hopefully your mother's day will be full of hugs for the first time in a year. Sending much love to you all. Stay safe ❤ xxx

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  4. Anonymous15 March 2021 at 06:36

    Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Th3 giraffe is absolutely stunning and so life like. Love the background.

    Barbara V

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  5. Barbara Gosden15 March 2021 at 06:43

    Hi Sue
    A lovely card.
    B xx

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  6. Handmade by Donna x15 March 2021 at 07:00

    Hi Sue and everyone a beautiful card today and I love how you did the background. Hope everyone had a lovely Mother's day hugs Donna xx

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  7. Marion Scott15 March 2021 at 07:27

    Hello Sue, a stunning card, the giraffe is gorgeous and the background is beautiful
    Marion S x

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  8. Marie P. from Longridge15 March 2021 at 07:32

    Good Morning Sue and all.
    A beautiful card with striking colours. I just love everything you have done to show case the Giraffe.
    HAVE A GOOD DAY.
    Marie P.

    KEEP SAFE

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  9. Crewe Trish15 March 2021 at 07:35

    Hello Sue
    Totally different from yesterday's card but just as special the giraffe is so cute.Take care everyone x

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  10. karenlotty15 March 2021 at 07:35

    I have to agree The giraffe is definitely a sassy girl A great sentiment with it too

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  11. Owlish15 March 2021 at 07:37

    Hi SUE
    What a fantastic card to start the week off with the depth in this card is absolutely fantastic colours brilliant.
    Owlish Xx

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  12. carol edwards15 March 2021 at 07:45

    Hello Sue, fantastic card and sentiment. The colours are so striking and match the wonderful giraffe amazingly. Thanks Sue for a cheerful start to the week. Xx

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  13. Ann Topp15 March 2021 at 08:28

    Good Morning Sue. A wonderful card filled with a beautiful wild life much loved elegant animal. You almost bring them to life. These are more like keepsake pictures ... It's a present 🎁 as well as as card. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.

    I Hope everyone had A lovely Mothers Day with lots of virtual hugs 🤗 and kisses. I can't wait for the real thing when I can put my arms around my two wonderful sons 🤗🤗

    PLEASE STAY SAFE EVERYONE 🙏 🙏 🙏

    Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  14. Crafty Vonnie15 March 2021 at 08:29

    Good morning Sue,
    A very elegant card for a splendid & elegant giraffe. Yvonne xx

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  15. BenteS15 March 2021 at 08:32

    Gorgeous card!
    Love that giraffe stamp, so pretty :))

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  16. Anonymous15 March 2021 at 09:00

    love the beautiful Giraffe image. WakeyL

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  17. theresa w15 March 2021 at 09:14

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Brilliant card Sue x the background is amazing and a perfect setting for your giraffe x you have coloured her so well x thankyou Sue x
    Stay safe and keep crafting x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  18. Lynda15 March 2021 at 09:22

    Morning Sue beautiful card the giraffe looks so elegant as they are,l have a seen them in Kenya when we was on Safari they are so graceful and Sue has captured that in this stunning card.Lynda Croft X Stay Safe my friends Keep Crafting X

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  19. gwen7015 March 2021 at 09:32

    Fabulous card Sue, love the colouring xx

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  20. Jackie T15 March 2021 at 09:36

    Good morning Sue this is a stunning card. I love it. That giraffe is magnificent. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  21. Crafty Cruiser15 March 2021 at 09:39

    A great card!
    Doreen R

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  22. Lisbeth15 March 2021 at 09:44

    Hi Sue. What a really colourful card for this grey Monday morning. I love the way it really feels as if you are high up in the trees with the head of the giraffe.

    Lisbeth

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  23. BridgetCG15 March 2021 at 09:51

    Hello Sue, such an amazing card today, love the animal stamps and dies. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

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  24. Scottydog15 March 2021 at 10:38

    Love the look on the giraffe’s face. Lovely card. Your offerings are so different each day, thank you Sue.

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  25. dj from kettering15 March 2021 at 10:56



    What a joyful card, she looks so nice, and
    that background is judt right.

    Stay safe,

    Doreen x

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  26. Rose in Chester15 March 2021 at 11:00

    Hi Sue,
    what a wonderful portrait of the giraffe. I like the way you've done the background, it adds interest to a fantastic colour.
    Hugs
    Rose

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  27. Pat L15 March 2021 at 11:09

    Hi Sue
    Isn’t she lovely, love the inked and stamped background too

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  28. Lynne L15 March 2021 at 11:45

    Hi Sue Fabulous card I love the gorgeous coloured background and of course the giraffe is beautiful

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  29. Pawprintx415 March 2021 at 12:09

    Good Morning Everyone, Here is my lovely giraffe showing off against a beautiful background. I love the saying that goes so well with her also. I was very lucky to win this gorgeous giraffe in the launch drawing.
    Have a great week start everyone,
    Stephanie K

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  30. Parky15 March 2021 at 12:25

    What a lovely, lovely card Sue, the colours are just right.
    This I have to try!

    Take care.

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  31. ursula15 March 2021 at 12:58

    Brilliant, love it....any African animal, right up my street...luv Ursula xx

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  32. June Horrocks15 March 2021 at 12:59

    What a beautiful Carr sue I loved the giraffes at the launch I bought the giraffe lovely Mother’s Day just wish I could it my arms around my family hope is won’t be long we have been married 63 years today
    What a loveily day sun shine just like our wedding day love always sue stay safe my friends xxxxxxxx

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    1. Steph Cotterill15 March 2021 at 14:43

      How wonderful 63 years of love together congratulations to you both June. Hope you are both well, stay safe, happy and in love xxx

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  33. CraftyJo15 March 2021 at 13:09

    Love it :)

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  34. Deb E Isle of Wight15 March 2021 at 13:16

    Great post, love these stamps and dies and the background is gorgeous..

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  35. Fluffycat15 March 2021 at 14:50

    Hi Sue, a brilliant card and I love your giraffe.

    Happy Anniversary June H and hubby, hope you both have a great day.

    Frances

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  36. Eunice Astle15 March 2021 at 14:51

    Love the Giraffe Sue, wonderful colors!!!

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  37. Helen Bell15 March 2021 at 17:36

    Hi Sue

    A really great card. It’s vibrant and he is so cheeky looking, just great.

    Love Helen xxx

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  38. lindyloo12Somerset15 March 2021 at 17:50

    What a striking card, and the giraffe is so charming who would not like him or her?

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  39. Fikreta15 March 2021 at 18:11

    It's so wonderful card!

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  40. DeCor15 March 2021 at 19:35

    Wonderful card! Am on holiday this week and am going to try out these dies! Thank you for all your great inspirations.

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  41. Alice (scrAPpamondo)15 March 2021 at 20:17

    Amazing card, love that giraffe and such beautiful design!

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  42. Betty McAlister15 March 2021 at 23:08

    A gorgeous card. My very favourite animal xx

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  43. Princess Pixie!15 March 2021 at 23:11

    Hi Sue
    Happy thoughts to everyone x
    What a stunning card. That colour is spectacular and your giraffe is beautiful x
    Crafty hugs x
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  44. hazel young16 March 2021 at 07:51

    Fabulous card Sue love a giraffe xx

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  45. Susan Battensby16 March 2021 at 16:45

    Love this, it's so vibrant and gorgeous.

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  46. CCM16 March 2021 at 23:12

    Love this happy card! Beautiful colors for the background and interesting the way you created it. The giraffe knows how beautiful she is. You have captured her beautifully. She looks so majestic. Love it!

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

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  47. Sandra17 March 2021 at 18:34

    This is a fun card! You have to love the sweet face of the giraffe and the cute sentiment.,

    Sandra Smith
    Queen Creek

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  48. Yorkie girl 18 March 2021 at 18:45

    Hi Sue
    Another beautiful card using your new animal 🦒 range your talent shines through all your samples
    Please take care my friend
    Theresa G

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  49. Viki Banaszak19 March 2021 at 11:57

    I love the colors used on this one! The swirling stamped background is a great touch.

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