Saturday 9 October 2021

Surprise

Hello bloggers! I started this card by using Sam Poole's Botanical Stains and dripping them onto my craft mat.  I used Blackberry and Hibiscus.  I spritzed them with water and picked them up with a piece of white card.  I did this several times until my card was saturated with colour.  I dried the card with a heat tool, then embossed it with the Stripes Embossing folder.  Next I cut the Herringbone Background in white.  I cut it into strips and then crisscrossed two of the strips to make a border.  I did this twice, then added the borders on the diagonal to my background.  Next I cut the Surprise Big Bold word die in white and added it to the backing piece which I also cut in white.  I used some of the leftover card from my background and cut the Surprise die out of it.  I used the fall away pieces and paper pieced them back into the Surprise die.  I filled in each of the letters with dries clear glue and then sprinkled Frosted Sparkle Gliterbitz on them.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2"  x  8"  in size.  All for now. Sue x






36 comments:

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue your background looks so different to your explanation I can't help but keep going back to look at it. It almost looks like a concertinad card or, stripes of card with the herringbone die on opposite corners, it's a lovely card and those colours with the subtle sparkle is worth more than one look.
Hope everyone is ok and have a nice day to look forward to, hugs to all that visit today xx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A brilliant background and card thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card and brilliant background.
B xx

Handmade by Donna x said...

Hi Sue and everyone, ive never heard of these stains but they are such lovely colours. Like Steph I have been back a few times to have another look at it lol.
Thank you for such a beautiful card today.
Hugs to all Donna xx

June Horrocks said...

Big and beautiful sue I love this card the colours are perfect I’m glad it’s having its day in the sun
Thank you I sue stay safe my friends Love
June horrocks. Xxxxxxxxx ml
Love to you and your family Steph Xxxxxccxxpo

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, a lovely card the background is beautiful.
Marion S x

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a very bright and colourful creation today which reminds me of strawberries and cream, I don't know why, the colours are amazing, another one to add to my list.

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

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
I love the colours of your background,thank you for showing these stains. The embossing folder is lovely it is at the top of my need list,my big happy die never leaves my desk it can be used for so many occasions.Take care everyone x

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Beautiful card Sue x the background looks amazing x I love it when you cut the fall away pieces with the same card as the background x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Marie P. from Longridg said...

Good Morning Sue and all.
What a gorgeous card Sue. There arn't any words strong enough to tell you just how great it is
I think I'll join Steph and June and keep coming back for another look.
Have a good day
Marie P.

KEEP SAFE

dj from kettering said...



Love the colours you have used, such a
happy card.

Stay safe,


Doreen x

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
How lovely is this card Sue ? Love the colours, the bling and of course the Big Bold die - beautiful!

Hugs
Muriel x

karenlotty said...

I love this technique I have the “HAPPY” and maybe try it with DO ink Happy crafting x

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. What a great background. It would be good for a more masculine card with different colours. Thanks for the inspiration.

Lisbeth

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue this is a gorgeous card. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, this card is just gorgeous, love the colours. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

lindyloo12Somerset said...

I love the bold dies, and the colours on this card are great, it makes me think of blackberries!

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue I love the colours of this card I haven't seen these stains before but like the effect Love the subtle sparkle on the letters too

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Fab post, great colours and I do love that embossing folder and the big sentiments...

Beryl said...

Lovely card. Really like the colours.

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

Lovely card with really nice colours. Like the bold sentiment and the embossing folder.

Love Helen xxx

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, well I really had a surprise when opening today's post. I think this is something quite different from you. I love the colours and the sparkle on the letters and it certainly deserves several re-visits.

Frances

hazel young said...

Fabulous card Sue xx

Pawprintx4 said...

This is a wonderful card. I love the colors and how the letters sparkle.
Stephanie K

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, beautiful card. Love the background, the colours are gorgeous.

Barbara V

sued99 said...

Lovely colours and the sparkle just makes it. X

ursula said...

A most beautiful card, not heard of these botanical stains, interesting, love the finished effect and colour....also the little bit of sparkle just finishes it off...luv Ursula xx

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
A lovely card, with lovely colours and sparkle.........
Hugs
Rose

Scittydog said...

Love the background, really sets off the words. Thank you Sue. Sorry I seem to have missed a couple of posts, been rather busy, sorry!

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. What a BIG SURPRISE for the recipient when they open this beauty. I love it. I must admit I have never heard of the background medium you have used ... but it sure looks good. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.
PLEASE KEEP STAYING SAFE 🙏 🙏 🙏
Kind regards Ann Leeds in Leeds

Netty The Runner said...

Great card Sue. I think the big bold dies are amazing.
Annette x

Maria said...

Hi Sue
Love the background colours, they are so nice together.
Great card.
Maria x

Valerija said...

Such a beautiful card, your design is gorgeous.
Valerija xx

Clai01 said...

As i saw this card on first glance i thought what beautiful colours ? what are they?
They look fantastic together as a background x

Fikreta said...

Beautiful card!

CCM said...

Lovely card, lovely colors and the sparkle finishes it off beautifully.

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