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Friday, 21 January 2022

To A Dear Friend

Hello there my crafty friends!  I have used the new Hexagon Background to create today's shaker card.  I cut the Hexagon Background out of white card.  I glued a piece of acetate to the back of it.  Next I created a multi- layered frame for it using a wider white base and a thinner frame using a piece of the decorative Dots 'n Stipes paper Pad.  I added the frame with mounting foam, then turned it upside down and added mounting foam to the back edge of it.  I used Iced Flake as my shaker element.  When I was happy with the amount of Iced Flake I added, I sealed it with another piece of acetate.  I added a piece of the yellow dotty paper behind the acetate so it showed through.  I cut three flowers from the Floral Bouquet die set and added them to the corner of the frame.  I used several different types of leaves as accents, including the Lace Edged Leaves and one from the Floral Bouquet die set.  I cut the To A Dear Friend out of black card and glued it to the top corner on the inside of the frame.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/4"  x  7 1/4"  in size.  All for now, Sue x








 
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46 comments:

  1. hazel young21 January 2022 at 06:02

    Beautiful card Sue xx

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  2. kittyedavies47@gmail.com21 January 2022 at 06:15

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

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  3. Steph Cotterill21 January 2022 at 06:31

    WOAH..... now that's what I call impressive from every angle, its gorgeous Sue. Whenever you have your break enjoy every second. You gave us such another lovely collection of new dies over the past few days I'm sure they'll sell out in no time.
    Have fun.
    Stay safe and well everyone 🌷

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  4. Marion Scott21 January 2022 at 06:43

    Good morning Sue, a beautiful card, love a shaker. Really enjoyed the blog launch, love every single die. Enjoy your break
    Marion S x

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  5. Jan on the Fosse21 January 2022 at 07:15

    Hi Sue
    Beautiful card it shows the new die in a different way.
    Thank you
    Enjoy your break.
    Jan x

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  6. dj from kettering21 January 2022 at 07:18



    I don't usually make shakers, but have made
    a few recently, this is lovely.

    Stay safe,

    Doreen x

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  7. Crewe Trish21 January 2022 at 07:18

    Hello Sue
    This is a lovely shaker card. Thank you again Sue for an amazing collection,for the first time ever I can't choose a favourite. Enjoy your break with your family.Take care everyone x

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  8. Anonymous21 January 2022 at 07:23

    Hi Sue,

    Beautiful card, love the honeycomb background.

    Barbara V

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  9. Marie P. from Longridge.21 January 2022 at 07:37

    Good morning Sue and all.
    A lovely card to start the day.
    I'm so glad you're taking a well deserved break. I will miss you and may have a lie in.
    I'm sure your Daughter will be delighted to have you around for a while.
    Today's card is beautiful and I will be looking back at all of your latest launch cards
    Have a lovely holiday.
    Marie P.

    KEEP SAFE

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  10. Barbara Gosden21 January 2022 at 07:41

    Hi Sue
    A lovely card.
    B xx

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  11. June Smith21 January 2022 at 07:45

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh what a beauty, the hexagon makes a stunning shaker card, oh and wouldn't it look lovely with lights behind as well....my mind is planning ahead...........Brilliant, love it.

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

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  12. karenlotty21 January 2022 at 08:03

    A lovely cheerful card That new honeycomb background die is lovely I can see it being snipped into too to create texture on a mixed media piece
    Karenlotty

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  13. Owlish21 January 2022 at 08:28

    Hi Sue
    Yet another fantastic card with so many different elements in this card, your inspiration is endless love your ideas.
    Owlish p Xx

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  14. Princess Pixie!21 January 2022 at 08:37

    Hi Sue
    Happy Friday everyone x
    Oh my goodness I love today’s card so much. Haven’t seen a shaker card for a while and it’s been much longer since I made one. Fabulous use of your hexagon background and the brightly coloured flowers are such a stunning addition x
    Sending you all happy thoughts x
    Crafty hugs x
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  15. Maria21 January 2022 at 08:41

    Hi Sue
    A pretty card with the hexagon die.
    Wishes for everyone for a nice day.
    Maria x

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  16. Crafty Vonnie21 January 2022 at 08:43

    Good morning Sue,
    A truly beautiful shaker card today & a fabulous way to showcase your hexagon background. Yvonne xx

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  17. Jackie T21 January 2022 at 09:10

    Good morning Sue this is a stunning card. It is just so beautiful. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  18. Ann Topp21 January 2022 at 09:15

    Good Morning Sue. I think you have a massive hit with your new honeycomb background. The card is beautiful . I love it. Thankyou Sue
    Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.
    PLEASE PLEASE KEEP STAYING SAFE 🙏 🙏 🙏
    Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds

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  19. rolfi21 January 2022 at 09:40

    Hi Sue,

    that´s a wonderful card.

    Rolf xxx

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  20. BridgetCG21 January 2022 at 10:10

    Morning Sue, love this card, it just made me smile to see it, and who doesn't like a shaker card. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

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  21. cr@fty21 January 2022 at 10:15

    Good Morning Sue
    I love today’s card it’s beautiful!
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  22. Beryl21 January 2022 at 10:19

    Lovely card.

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  23. Pat L21 January 2022 at 10:29

    Hi Sue
    Your hexagon background die is so lovely and so is your shaker card, love all the dies in your new release

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  24. Anonymous21 January 2022 at 10:33

    This die and ric rac are going to be so great for backgrounds for any occasion or gender. WakeyL

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  25. lindyloo12Somerset21 January 2022 at 11:08

    A really nice cheery card! Love the way you have done it as a shaker card.

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  26. BucksGirl21 January 2022 at 11:11

    Morning Sue - a beautiful card - what I would call high impact. Love it! Take care, Colleen x

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  27. Stella Munn21 January 2022 at 12:07

    Such a cheerful card. Love it. Thanks Sue. Enjoy your time with your daughter xxx

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  28. Helen Bell21 January 2022 at 13:13

    Hi Sue

    Great card, nice and cheerful.

    Love Helen xxx

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  29. Lisbeth21 January 2022 at 13:40

    Hi Sue. I am glad you are able to show some close-ups of this card because the first image doesn't really show just how stunning it is. I love the "floating" hexagon background die which casts a shadow over the background papers. Wow!

    Lisbeth

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  30. June Horrocks21 January 2022 at 14:17

    I love this card sue the background will be great on any card it’s very colourful thank you enjoy your trip your daughter will be so happy to have you with her for a while stay safe myftriends Xxxxxxxxxxx June horrocks

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  31. Judy Hollers21 January 2022 at 15:01

    Wow! There is a lot going on in this beautiful card. Love it! Hugs. Judy Hollers

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  32. sued9921 January 2022 at 15:21

    A really wonderful card. X

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  33. Alice (scrAPpamondo)21 January 2022 at 15:27

    Wow! Fab use of the new background die and lots of lovely details to see here!!

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  34. Fluffycat21 January 2022 at 16:00

    Hi Sue, I love today's card and the Hexagon Background looks great backed with acetate. Love the mix of leaves as well. I really liked both of yesterday's cards but did not comment as I can't see myself using either of the sentiments, sweet though they are.
    I hope you enjoy your break and have a lovely time with your daughter.

    Frances

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  35. CCM21 January 2022 at 16:44

    A shaker card today! So lovely.

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

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  36. Scottydog21 January 2022 at 16:44

    I’m loving that hexagon background die & certainly hadn’t thought about using it to make a shaker card. Thank you Sue for all the inspiration.

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  37. Deb E Isle of Wight21 January 2022 at 19:06

    Do love the hexagonal background and this post shows it off wonderfully...

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  38. Pawprintx421 January 2022 at 21:53

    Hexagonal background is very useful. Reminds me of bee hives also.
    Stephanie K

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  39. Anonymous21 January 2022 at 22:34

    Hi Sue,
    I do like background dies, and your new release has blown me away,
    love today’s card.
    Marlene O

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  40. Betty McAlister21 January 2022 at 22:55

    A beautiful card Sue. Your honeycomb background looks lovely especially as a shaker card x

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  41. DeCor22 January 2022 at 01:26

    Beautiful die beautiful card!

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  42. Clai0122 January 2022 at 04:24

    Very natural looking floral card and be lovely to receive it x

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  43. theresa w22 January 2022 at 09:31

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Beautiful card Sue x the hexagon background die looks amazing and would not have thought to use it as a shaker card, it's brilliant x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  44. Eunice Astle22 January 2022 at 16:09

    Lovely shaker card Sue!

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  45. Rose in Chester22 January 2022 at 16:19

    Hi Sue,
    Lovely shaker card - I never make them, but you have whetted my appetite.
    Hugs
    Rose

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  46. Jean Z26 January 2022 at 19:46

    hi Sue, beautiful card and the die is lovely
    love Jean Z xxx

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