Saturday, 20 March 2021

Surprise

 Hi bloggers!  I just love these Big Bold Word dies, there are so many fun techniques you can do with them!  I started today's card by using alcohol inks on white Yupo paper.  I laid down diagonal lines of Purple Twilight, Sailboat Blue, Patina, Citrus, Red Pepper and Sunshine yellow alcohol inks.  I used a blender tool with felt on it and some Blending Solution drops on the felt to make the colours dance a bit in the stripes.  Once I was satisfied with the result, I used the Double Stitched Rectangles to cut it into two pieces.  I raised the inside piece with mounting foam.  I cut the Surprise die twice out of black card and glued them together, then glued it to the centre of the card.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layer.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/4"  x    8 1/4" in size.   All for now,   Sue x





 
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48 comments:

Steph Cotterill said...

Hiya Sue and all Particrafters that visit this beautiful place.
Well what can I say - I hope you love them considering you're the designer lol your allowed to say that, and 100's of followers love them too we can't wait to see all the numerous techniques you show us to put them on or cut them through. Whatever everyone is up to today hope its enjoyable and that Trish isn't suffering too much and Zoe can find some mischief to take place of crafting till those fingers feel better. Sending much love to all. Stay safe keep caring xxx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another beautiful sample using the large words, but the yupo paper is what is intriguing me, I bought some years ago and had forgotten what to do with it, and I see you have now used it here, so thank you for that. I will have to google it and get some more ideas how to use it.

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

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A bright happy card today thank you.
Take care stay safe and have fun Kitty.

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
This makes me feel so happy.
Thanks
Jan x

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Love the rainbow- we could really do with one here right now- has been raining for ever and floods everywhere. But, your card is so lovely and bright- really liking the big word dies
Hugs
Muriel x

hazel young said...

Gorgeous card Sue, the colours just sing happy xx Hazel

Aunty Sue said...

Love this i have some brushcos which i could try thanks for the inspiration

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, I can certainly see you are enjoying your new die release and so you should. They are bright, modern and fresh and come alive with all the background techniques you are using CarolE xx

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card.
B xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, a great card with lovely bright colours to cheer us up.

Barbara V

CraftyCoffey said...

Great card-your new bold die works perfectly on the bright background.

Michele

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
I think these new bold dies are amazing I love what you are doing with the backgrounds. Steph thank you for your kind thoughts I had an emergency call from my consultant earlier this week and it appears blood tests show I am having a big flare up of my arthritis. Zoe I hope you can get back to crafting soon.Take care everyone x

Handmade by Donna x said...

Hi Sue and everyone what a fantastic card today bright and beautiful love the dies and the alcohol background. Thank you for making me smile again this morning hugs Donna xx

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A fabulous vibrant card today with your alcohol background showing off your big bold Surprise word die beautifully. Yvonne xx

BenteS said...

Love your bright coloured card today :))
Those dies are fabulous.

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Fantastic card Sue x I love the effect of the bright colours on the yupo x I don't have any alcohol inks yet so can't try this technique but it looks amazing x thankyou Sue x
Stay safe and keep crafting x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

June Horrocks said...

Hi sue beautiful vibrant these colours are I’m sure there are lots of admires Of these cards thank you sue llove alrways sue stay safe my friends love june horrocks xxxxxxxxxxxx

dj from kettering said...



Amazing background that really makes the die pop!! The
colours are so cheerful.

Stay safe,


Doreen x

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
Fantastic colourful card today really striking with the big bold lettering on top.
Owlish Xx p

zoemo said...

What an eye popping background, absolutely fabulous darling :-). I must look into this yupo stuff as it’s been mentioned lots of times on here.

Trish - poor you, hope it flares back down again. Steph - here’s hoping to a return to normality soon.....although it’s quite funny watching the hubby get flustered trying to multi-task the things us ladies do with our eyes shut!!

Zoe in Pencoed x

Lynda said...

Morning Sue gorgeous bright colours and the technique you used cutting the fabulous big bold die in black stands out to make a stunning card. Lynda Croft X Stay Safe Everyone Keep Crafting X P S Trish and Zoe will be feeling better soon X

Beryl said...

Lovely card.

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue this is a stunning card. I love the background you have created for that gorgeous die. Have a good weekend. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. What a lovely bright background for the card today which sets off the fabulous new die beautifully.

Lisbeth

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, a brilliant card, love the vibrant colours, it just makes you smile. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, love the bright colour scheme, perfect to cheer anyone up. WakeyL

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Your Yupo and alcohol inks background give a vibrant, modern look to the card, loving your bold word dies

Love and hugs to everyone with an extra hug to Crewe Trish and to Zoe
Pat

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, love this background using alcohol inks with yupo paper. Very modern looking and great for all. Would love to see the rock candy technique sometime.
Marion S x

Deb E Isle fo Wight said...

Beautiful cheery post with a die from the fab new launch. Love it....

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a very bright and sunny card that suits our weather today - sorry Muriel that you are having flooding. Love the alcohol inks/yupo paper background.

Frances

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a beautiful card today lovely bright and cheerful

Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Hope you all have a good day and stay safe

Love
NannaShaz54 in MK
xxx

Pawprintx4 said...

This was surely an eye opener today. Bright, happy colors that shout surprising. Fantastic card.
I hope everyone here is mending and that we can all get back to a normal life soon,
Stephanie K

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

Lovely and bright card today. Very cheerful with your modern, bold dies.

Love Helen xxx

Yorks butterfly said...

Hi Sue , it is lovely to see the different ways you can highlight these dies. Great colours, to cheer us all up x

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Its stunning this card. The colours are outstanding and compliment the die excellently.
Hugs
Rose x

Eunice Astle said...

Beautiful card Sue, I love the big sentiments!!!

ursula said...

Absolutely love these vibrant colours on this card, the words say it all, stunning...luv Ursula xx

sued99 said...

Beautiful bright colours. A stunning card. X

Maria said...

Hi Sue
Like the big letters very much and your card here is so
bright and beautiful TFS
Maria x

CCM said...

Bright and lovely card. Love the background colors. Love the new collection, too. The Big Bold words are easy to use, easy to read and create a card in no time.

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

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Hi there Sue and all.

I've had an awful day today as I was unable to get into my computer. My Son came around yesterday to put in my new Desktop PC and I thought all was well but this morning I couldn't
even switch it on. Too long a story to bore you with but it's taken until now and it's my old one I'm on now.
I really do like the card you have done for us today. I've never used That paper but you've certainly made it pop.
I love all the colours you've used and they all go well together.
Hope you've had a good day and hope to see your offering tomorrow.
Marie P.

STAY SAFE

Crafty Cruiser said...

A bright and cheerful card
Doreen R

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Such a striking card - fabulous. Those colours are amazing x
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

Viki Banaszak said...

Great card! I love the background!

Glennis F said...

A lovely bright card
glennis in nz

Clai01 said...

Lovely bright happy card x

lindyloo12Somerset said...

Great colours and the die stands out beautifully.

Scottydog said...

Sorry Sue, didn’t have a good day yesterday & forgot to comment! This is a very bold card & will stand out from any others. Think these word dies are great, looking firwa4d to more background tips for these Dies. Thank you Sue.