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Wednesday, 5 May 2021
Just Because
Hello crafters! I used Pixie Powders to start the background for today's card. I used Sun Yellow and Burnt Orange Pixies, then covered them with a piece of cling film and scrunched it up and let it dry. Once dry, I removed the cling film and used the Graduated Dots embossing folder to add texture to the background. I cut the Because Big Bold Word in black and glued it to the middle of the background. Using the Double Stitched Rectangles, I added a thin white frame around the word. I stamped the additions to the sentiment and cut them out with the tag dies, then added them above and below the main sentiment. The card was completed with white and black mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" in size. All for now. Sue x
Morning dear Sue and all.
ReplyDeleteI'm longing for the day I have a reason to invest in a couple of these dies, whether you want CAS, batch makes, these dies open up so many ways of use and never two alike anywhere In the world - now that's what I call versatile and excellent value for money.
Whatever you're all up to today please stay safe and keep caring xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely bright card.
B xx
Good Mornings Sue. Great card this morning Sue. And your background is gorgeous. The sun is just coming round in to my back garden making everything the same colour as your pixies. Just so lovely to watch after two horrendous day's of wind and rain. I too am hoping to invest in these fabulous big dies. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them today
ReplyDeletePLEASE KEEP STAYING SAFE 🙏 🙏 🙏
Kind regards Ann Toppcards
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteThank you a lovely bright card.
Take care stay safe and have fun Kitty
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card, these dies are fabulous, the Happy and Birthday get used a lot by me, especially when I am stuck for an idea for a mans card. I have also used them for teenage grandchildren. They are so versatile
Marion S x
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteYou always seem to find the perfect colour combination! I love the embossed background and the simplicity of today’s card.
Hugs x
Heather T
Morning Sue, a striking card, lovely bright summery colours. These dies are just brilliant for really different makes and ones that are certain to stand out from the rest. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteWonderful card with the pretty colours and love the dies you have used.
ReplyDeleteValerija xx
Beautiful card I love these big bold word dies
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a lovely card. The background is gorgeous using pretty and bright pixie powder colours. These big dies are so versatile, can be used for anyone.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bright cheerful card today love the pixie powders background
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
Hello Sue, a wonderful bright happy card. The colours really sing sunshine and we need it after the 2 awful days we've just had. I do like the sentiment Just Because, it covers so much.xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another beautiful bright colour for todays background with the pixie powders and the black outline words and white frame, a quick card I should think once you had prepared the pixie powders and let it dry, great idea.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Good Morning Sue and all.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card with a great sentiment.
I love the colours of the background too.
Have a good day.
Marie P.
Keep SAFE
Beautiful card Sue, love the textured background xx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteI love my bold happy die and my slimline dies I now spend hours in my craftroom playing around with them and I forget just for while how much pain I am in. Take care everyone x
ReplyDeleteThe black really pops against that background, so
bright and sunny.
Stay safe,
Doreen x
Hi SUE
ReplyDeleteI love the orange and lemon colour combo that you used today your card looks brilliant but thinking l wouldn't have a use for such big dies but you always make it look very inspirational.
Owlish Xx
Love the card and colours.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue this is a stunning card. I love it. Have a good day. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, a great bright cheerful card to start the day, thank you x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. These dies are so useful for creating really quick cards especially when you have a stash of backgrounds already created.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Hi Sue, the addition of the cling film to the pixie powders really gives the background texture. Great card. WakeyL
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue Wow this is sunshine on a card I love the gorgeous colours
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the embossed pixie powder background and your bold words certainly make a stunning card
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Another great post....Love these dies as they make such a simple but effective card...
ReplyDeleteYour selection of cards using these bold word dies are just amazing, make such lovely easy cards, but the backgrounds really show them off and this is a perfect example....thank you Sue...luv Ursula xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, reminds me of a tequila sunrise!
Love Helen xxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI retract yesterday's comments ,your yellow/orange background colours are just as good.
Hugs
Rose
Hi Sue and everyone what a vibrant and sunny card, love this technique on pixie powders and yet I haven't tried it yet. The big word dies are fantastic for many occasions and any gender. Just love todays card thank you Sue and hugs to anyone needing one today.
ReplyDeleteDonna xx
A beautiful pixie powder card! It looks like a vibrant sunrise or sunset and shows off the words beautifully.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a brilliant CAS card and I love the background of embossed pixies.
ReplyDeleteFrances
What a lovely bright, cheerful card with a lovely greeting/sentiment. This would brighten anyone’s day. Thank you Sue.
ReplyDeleteLove the card Sue, brilliant colours. Thank you. Love, June Horrocks xx
ReplyDeleteHelp Sue and all
ReplyDeleteLovely bright card, I love these dies. I used Birthday for my grandson today, paper pieced with a piece of holographic glitter card and am so happy with it. 16 year olds can be hard to make for but these dies seem to be able to be adapted for anyone.
Hugs
Muriel x
Lovely card Sue, love the colors of the pixie powders!!
ReplyDeleteThere’s a boldness with these super sized words that has a bit of a dramatic feel. The colors are bright and bold too and this creates a awesome card.
ReplyDeleteSandra Smith
Queen Creek
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Sue x I love the gorgeous colours you have chosen and I love the big word dies x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWow Sue this one is a bright and cheerful colour makes you feel summer is on the way instead of the cold wet weather we are having here in the uk
I hope you and your family are well
Please take care my friend
Theresa G
Beautiful bright colours. A lovely card. X
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, fab background colours. Did I say my pixie powders
would get to see the daylight again, tomorrow Lol
Hope you all well, Maria x
Bright and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy