Wednesday 3 November 2021

Happy Retirement

Hello bloggers!  Starting with a piece of black card, cut the Butterfly Shaped Card die into the card randomly all over.  Try to get the die positioned as close as possible without any overlapping.  Next cover a piece of white card with a sticky adhesive sheet and place the black die cut card on top of it.  Randomly sprinkle Polished Silk Glitter over the exposed adhesive areas.  I used Sea Green, Western Blue, Ice Blue, Canadian Blue and Lilac polished silk glitters.  Cut the Happy Retirement sentiment twice out of white card, stack them then glue them into place in the lower corner.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/4"  x  9"  in size.  All for now, Sue x










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48 comments:

pinkclover.cards said...

Beautiful card Sue.
Fatima x

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, loved this card when I saw in on the recent launch, it is so beautiful and the mix of the colours of glitter is fab. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue, it was this sample I commented on during your new most recent launch that gave me the chance of being chosen to receive the most useful die I've ever been lucky enough to win, so thank you for your generosity and if my project using this expression die is as powerful as your sample I'll be happy.
Will be ordering a 'wacky wig' to be part of the wig family to make Lottie laugh now our daughter has lost most of her blonde long locks, should be so funny for her considering her grandad is 'short of hair' I'm going for a purple wig I think.
Love to all that visit today xxx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another stunning creation, the colours behind the black butterfly stencils is amazing, so rich and elegant, I have seen recently someone demoing how this was done, and it looked so easy.

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

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A brilliant card thank you, this is my die of the moment just now.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

hazel young said...

Fabulous card Sue, gorgeous colours xx

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A fabulous card.
B xx

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good Morning Sue and all.
What a lovely card to start the day.
It is so rich and elegant too.
Thank you for the dauly dose of inspiration.
Marie P.

KEEP SAFE

dj from kettering said...



This is a superb card today, quick, simple but
elegant. The colours are great too.

Stay safe,

Doreen x

BenteS said...

Absolutely gorgeous!
Love the colours :))

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

Gorgeous card. I remember this one from the launch.

Love Helen xxx

karenlotty said...

I love these colours on black card

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
I fell in love with this at your recent launch it is so beautiful. Steph I love the idea of the purple wig.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, beautiful card, quick and simple but still gorgeous.

Barbara V

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
What an eye popping card! I love the colour combination!
Steph the purple wig sounds awesome sending love and hugs your way x
Hugs x
Heather T

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. Gosh, that's a big card! I am sure we should be able to create a similar card using smaller butterfly dies. I do love the colours you have chosen which really pop against the black card.

Lisbeth

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. Oh what a statement. This is beautiful. The colours on your butterflies look really florescent and the black card makes them stand out. Really lovely card today. Thankyou Sue
Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.
PLEASE KEEP STAYING SAFE 🙏 🙏 🙏
Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

A lovely simple card but very effective....

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
What a beautiful card today absolutely love butterflies and you're colours are gorgeous great inspiration
Owlish Xx

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
Simple but striking. Love it.
Jan x

Anonymous said...

What beautiful colours and card. WakeyL

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, a beautiful card and the colours of the polished silk glitter you have used are gorgeous
Marion S x

June Horrocks said...

Another beauty today sue very preetyihope you enjoy it Steph stay safe my friends
June horrocks. Xxxxxx

BucksGirl said...

Morning Sue - this was one of my favourite cards from the recent launch, so very pleased to have the instructions for how to make it. Thank you! Colleen x

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, I loved this card when you launched the sentiment die and am pleased to see how you made it. The glitters are fabulous and really make the butterfly come alive.

Steph - I think purple will be just perfect for you and if it makes Lottie smile then all the better.

Frances

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A fabulous card today. Yvonne xx

CCM said...

This sample got my attention during your last release, Sue. The colorful butterflies are gorgeous against the black background. And the Happy Retirement sentiment is beautiful with the mix of fonts. Love it.

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

CraftyJo said...

Beautiful Sue. I have made something along these lines myself with the die I won in your last release, thanks again.

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
What gorgeous colours on your beautiful butterfly card, love it

Steph hope your purple wig brings a big smile to Lottie’s face, sending big hugs

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Crafty Cruiser said...

I remember this card from the launch - it’s so lovely!
Doreen R

Judy Hollers said...

Love this butterfly die. I ordered it last week and can't wait to get it to make a card. Hugs, Judy Hollers from NC

Suzzette Yandle said...

Fantastic technique and gorgeous card. I'm impressed with your placement of the butterfly die cuts as you stagger the cuts without overlapping them. Not so easy to do on a large scale. Loving the colors of the Polished Silk Glitter that you combined for the butterflies. Thank you for sharing. Hugs

Eunice Astle said...

Beautiful card Sue, I would have loved to receive this card when I retired!!

lindyloo12Somerset said...

A beautiful card!

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Beautiful card Sue x the butterfly is lovely and so majestic with the colours you have used x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Jackie T said...

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

ursula said...

Absolutely love this, the colour and the idea is amazing....luv Ursula xx

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue What a fabulous card the colours of the silk glitter look fantastic
Stephanie I'm thinking of you and your family sending huge caring hugs your way

sued99 said...

Fabulous card with such striking colours. X

Maria said...

Hi Sue
Fabulous card Sue and I love the colours of the glitter used.
Sadly have been told not to use glitter on the card I make for
working in the kitchen the food I cook look very pretty at times ;)
Is any of you going to the NEC on Sunday ?
Maria x

Betty McAlister said...

A beautiful card. So sparkly x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Stunning!
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

Clai01 said...

Beautiful card x

Lynda said...

Beautiful card

DeCor said...

Beautiful card

Rose in Chester said...

Wow, Sue,
Just Stunning!!!!!!!
Hugs
Rose

Pawprintx4 said...

Very pretty. Striking.
Stephanie K

Fikreta said...

beautiful card!