Monday 10 January 2022

Hugs & Kisses

Hello there my crafty friends!  I created this background using the Bargello technique.  I started by cutting strips of card of four different shades of purples.  I attached a sticky adhesive sheet to a piece of copy paper (I don't use card for this step as it makes it very thick to die cut later).  Once I filled the entire sheet with the four colours of strips butted up next to each other, I used the paper cutter to cut them across the strips so they were then little boxes of colour on each strip.  I went back to another piece of copy paper and added a sticky adhesive sheet and began offsetting them to create the checkerboard effect.  I used the Noble Decorative  Hearts to cut an aperture in the centre (and saved it for another card).  I made a frame using the Decorative Heart die out of white card and added it to the aperture with mounting foam.  I added a backing piece with a sticky adhesive sheet on it, then added a smaller heart to the centre.  I cut the Hugs & Kisses sentiment out of Iris and black card, shadowed it then glued it to the smaller heart.  I used the Heart Leaf Flowers cut from a piece of white card covered with a sticky adhesive sheet.  I used Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz on the flowers, then  seated them diagonally across the card.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/2"  x 8 3/4"  in size.  All for now, Sue x








 
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45 comments:

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh this is beautiful, I love that technique with the strips, is it a while since I used it so will have ago again, good tip about the copy paper too.

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

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue I use to love watching you show us all these new alternative background techniques and this is just one of a few that use to have me glued to the sofa waiting to see the final outcome. Its a lovely sample to start our week with, thank you.
Sending love to all, stay safe and well xxx

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a beautiful card I love that technique for the background

Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Hope you all have a good day and stay safe

Love
NannaShaz54
xxx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A beautiful card and a great technique thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good morning Sue and all.
A great sample to strt the day and I have never beore heard of the technique you have used to start the background so I will be coming back later to have another look.
I love that background with all shades of purple,it is so effective and you have used it so well.
Thank you Sue.
Marie P.

KEEP SAFE

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, a beautiful card, love the background. In different colours, this background would be a good starting point for a male card.
Marion S x

Nancy Soetaert said...

sweet card, lovely layering, I love the flowers and twigs as accents on the card.
Nancy

dj from kettering said...



I had forgotten about this background, must
do it again. These colours are so nice.

Stay safe,

Doreen x

Handmade by Donna x said...

Hi Sue and everyone, sorry I've been missing your posts for some time. There's been a lot of family commitments but hopefully im back now. I've still been looking at your amazing cards on my emails just haven't been finding time to post on them.
Anyway I came back on a stunning card and my favourite colours too. It looks like lots of work has gone into this one Sue.
I hope everyone is well.
Hugs Donna xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,

A lovely card. The background is gorgeous and could have so many different combinations and Colourways.

Barbara V

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
This card is stunning,I have never tried this technique before but will definitely give it a go. Welcome back Donna.Take care everyone x

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
You always come up with some fabulous background ideas and today’s card is no exception!
Hugs x
Heather T

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Fabulous card Sue x I love how you have used the decorative heart dies on your sample x the heart leaf flowers are so pretty and how you have arranged them looks gorgeous x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card and great background.
B xx

freedomlass said...

Good morning all, sorry I've not been about recently but I somehow managed to get dreaded C19 virus over Christmas & New Year and only just returning back to normal........well not that anyone has ever called me normal lol.
I love this card and purple is one of my fav colours, I thought this was weaved but it looks so smooth I've not tried it this way and must admit I'm a little confused at the moment so I really am going to have to try it out.
Have a good day everyone.

LesleyT
Lincolnshire UK

Owlish said...

Hi Sue
I like your background it's pretty but a lot of time with a lot of sticky adhesive, l actually never heard of Bargello before love your card and colours.
Owlish Xx

karenlotty said...

Pretty I have tried and tried this technique but I can never get to work I think my cutter doesn’t cut accurately enough

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card with a fabulous technique. Yvonne xx

Scottydog said...

Well this is another technique for my SW techniques book. I tried this once but I had forgotten all about it so thank you for the reminder Sue,. A lovely card.

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
A WOW card to start the week. Love it.
Thank you
Jan x

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. Wow ... What a striking card this morning. I vaguely remember this technique from many years ago. I really must give it a try. Now that all the rush for Xmas cards are over. Although I vowed I was going to make one special Xmas card per week. 🤐. Let's see how that pans out.? ? ? It's a beautiful card as always . Thankyou Sue.
Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.
PLEASE PLEASE KEEP STAYING SAFE 🙏 🙏 🙏.
Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, todays card is just incredible, the shades of blues are such a lovely comb. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Happy Monday everyone x
I’ve tried this background on many occasions and I always love the way it turns out. A touch of glitter makes this such a gorgeous card x
Sending you all happy thoughts x
Crafty hugs x
PP
Yvonne x

Jackie T said...

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

BucksGirl said...

Morning Sue and all. What an absolutely stunning card (though I tend to say that every day, as all of your cards are stunning!). I had not heard of the Bargello technique - and had been puzzling how you did this card when I saw it on the last launch. Some great videos on YouTube for anyone that’s unsure about exactly how to do the technique. Look amazing in the purples too! Take care, Colleen x

Anonymous said...

Forgot about this technique; thanks for sharing again. Great card. WakeyL

Margaret R said...

A very striking card. The heart looks like it is floating
Margaret R xx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Another stunning background and a great way to use up all those leftover pieces of card, love the noble hearts too

Welcome back Donna and Lesley T

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. Another striking background again today. This has reminded me that I have your weaving dies. I may have to get them out and have a play.

Lisbeth

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Great post and love this technique to create a great background - its a good scrap buster....

June Horrocks said...

What a beauty sue the background s stunning love the flowers too I can just imagine
The joy receiving such a beautiful card I would frame it for sure thank you so much sue stay safe and well my friends xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

A gorgeous and striking card. Love love love the background, and obviously the flowers and the heart, in fact I love it all!

Love Helen xxx

ursula said...

Wow that seems to be a whole lot of work making this card, beautiful, but not sure one I would replicate...luv Ursula xxx

Maria said...

Hi Sue
wow I love this card and in one of my favourite colours to.
The flowers are so pretty and lovely with all that glitter.
Stay safe everyone. Maria xx

sued99 said...

A really stunning card. X

Eunice Astle said...

WOW this card reminds me of doing a puzzle and how satisfying it is when it's finished Sue!

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a lovely card and I especially like the glittered flowers, you can't go wrong with a bit of sparkle.

Donna & Lesley T - welcome back, always good to see you.

Frances

Lynne L said...

Hisue Fantastic card I love the bargello background I have never tried this technique but it looks superb I love the combination of dies too

CCM said...

Beautiful card and colors. I always loved a background like this, but never tried this technique. I had to check again your video from "Thursday, 5 March 2015 Bargello Technique ' to see exactly how you've created this background. I really must give it a try. Thanks for the reminder, Sue.

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

Betty McAlister said...

A beautiful card Sue. Must try this technique x

lindyloo12Somerset said...

A really lovely vibrant card!

hazel young said...

Gorgeous card Sue xx

Judy Hollers said...

What patience you have, Sue, to do this Bargello technique which is lovely and in my favorite colors! Beautiful card. Hugs.

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
It's really great to see the Bargello Technique again. The colours and design are stunning
Hugs
Rose

Fikreta said...

its gorgeous!