Monday 29 August 2022

Joy

Hi bloggers!  I selected a rather wild green background from my stash to use as a starting point for today's card.  I used Olive Green, Emerald green Peacock green and Golden Mint Pixie Powders.  Using the Round Corner Squares, I made a multi-layered frame with a white base and a smaller black frame on top.  I also cut two white mats using the Round Corner Squares and layered them then glued them inside the frame to the pixied background.   I cut the Wreath Frame in black and glued it to the white mats.  I made a smaller frame using a leftover piece of the pixie card and added it to the wreath with mounting foam.  I cut the word Joyful out of white card, then nipped away the last letters leaving the word Joy.  I glued it inside the frame in the centre of the card.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 8"  x  8" in size.  

Guess what?  We have another die launch this month which starts tomorrow.  It is only a very small release of five dies, but I am very excited to share it with you as it is my very first Halloween release!  We will be starting tomorrow morning at 6am.  All for now, Sue x










 
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41 comments:

hazel young said...

Beautiful card Sue, looking forward to tomorrow release xx Hazel

Steph Cotterill said...

A beautiful sample Sue, it's very busy which usually isn't my favourite type of design, I adore clean, peaceful type designs but this is really lovely. Mmmm Halloween dies, I'm intrigued to see how they'll go down here in the UK. I'm really looking forward to this treat.
Keep safe and well everyone xxx

lindyloo12Somerset said...

A lovely card, I just cannot get enough of the pixie powders for backgrounds, and this one is no exception.

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A beautiful card thank you.
Looking forward to tomorrow
Halloween is getting to be
very popular here now too.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a stunning creation with that wonderful colourful background, I managed to get the rounded corner dies recently so will have a go at this one. I personally am not sure about Halloween as it is something I am not really interested in but I know that there are lots of people who are.

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

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
This is a lovely card, green is growing on me I am not sure about Halloween but I am sure many can't wait until tomorrow. Take care everyone x

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Fantastic card Sue x the background looks amazing x the wreath frame is beautiful and you can really see all the lovely details on the foliage on your close ups x I am so excited for tomorrow's launch, I love Halloween 🎃 thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
This is a good card and colours l really like the Joy die in the middle of your frame.
Owlish Xx

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card.
B xx

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
Wow what a beautiful card, I love the pixie powders background which really sets the base of your card to showcase your smaller frame with the beautiful font of Joy. Yvonne xx

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, love the colours of the background, love making backgrounds with the pixie powders! I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of the foliage frame die. Beautiful card. Looking forward to seeing the new launch tomorrow. Love Jean xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,

A lovely card. Love the pixie background. The Joy die is a beautiful die.

Barbara V

Anonymous said...

this is a beauty sue the colours are vibrant very busy. i love it thank you sue hollowen cards never seen those very exciting indeed stay safe my friends June. HORROCKSxxxxxxx steph it begins today will let you know xxxxx

Beryl said...

Lovely card.

BucksGirl said...

Morning Sue - this is gorgeous! The green works really well with the foliage, and love how you’ve made use of the Joyful sentiment! Colleen xx

Anonymous said...

An unusual colour combination, but I like it. Halloween has become quite a big thing here in the UK so your new collection should be well received (as always). WakeyL

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

A gorgeous card. Love the colours of the background and that wreath frame looks lovely.

Love Helen xxx

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. My favourite background material. Yes I love it. A really beautiful card. I love the whole thing. From the pixie to the beautiful Joy sentiment in the centre. And if I wanted a Christmas card ... say ... for a brother or any male friend this would be just the job. Thankyou Sue.
Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.
Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds
Please stay safe and well 🙏

rolfi said...

Hi Sue,

your card is wonderful and the background is stunning!!!

Rolf

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, a very bold background, and fab card. Love it. Looking forward to the release. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

Hellma said...

Great card, very unusual colours for Christmas but love the black wreath.

Marion Scott said...

Beautiful card Sue
Marion S x

Scottydog said...

I agree with Ann Topp, this card would be great for a male Christmas card. Thank you Sue.

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue Fabulous card I love thd green pixied background and the lovely wreath frame Wow another die launch! I don't know that I would use Halloween dies but it will be interesting to see what you have designed

ursula said...

Quite different to the usual, but a lovely card....luv Ursula xx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Love the mix of green pixie powders for the background and the wreath frame is on my wish list. Looking forward to seeing your new dies for Hallowe’en

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, I really like this very different style of card and I love that mix of green pixies. I don't "do" Halloween but I know a lot of younger people do enjoy it so I shall look forward to seeing your designs even though they won't be for me.

Frances

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. Love that pixie background. I would usually use gold with green, but it looks as though there is green within the powders already so it wouldn't sow up against it so well. Black is a good choice instead.

Lisbeth

Pawprintx4 said...

I was just playing with this die yesterday. Love this card. I need to make some backgrounds.
I am very excited about your Halloween dies also! I saw on Jamie's FB or an email from CE can't remember but after Christmas I love making Halloween cards and mail out 10-12 every year so some fresh toys and ideas are welcome.
Hope everyone is having a good start to their week,
Stephanie K

Eunice Astle said...

Interesting card Sue!

Eunice Astle said...

Interesting card Sue!

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

A lovely post and with a sentiment that can easily be changed to make it work for all sorts of occasions...Looking forward to tomorrow - nice surprise...

Judy Hollers said...

All the different shades of green are just beautiful together. This card is a JOY! Hugs.

sued99 said...

I love green. And I love the design of this card. I’m not too keen on Halloween myself but know it is growing in popularity. X

CCM said...

A lovely card today.

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

Anonymous said...

This is a lovely card Sue, in one of my favourite colours
Marlene O

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Wow!! Love so much the background and frame made with Pixie Powders and that gorgeous wreath!!! Amazing card!

cr@fty said...

Hi Sue
I adore this frame and your card!
Hugs x
Heather T

BenteS said...

Beautiful card, love your green background;))

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card! Especially like the background. Judy from Prosser

freedomlass said...

hi all sorry I've been mia for a few days but back again for now at least, love this I have this frame but not used it as yet and this is great inspiration for it, love the background too.

Freedomlass-Lincs