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Wednesday, 28 September 2022
Merry Christmas
Hello there my crafty friends! I started by cutting the Wreath Frame twice out of white card. I stacked the two Wreath Frames on top of each other and cut off about a quarter inch of the sides. I reassembled the two pieces then taped them together on the back. Using Crushed Olive, Evergreen Bough and Forest Moss Distress inks, I inked all the foliage around the now expanded Wreath frame. I cut a piece of antique gold card large enough to cover the edges of the taped together centre rectangle (that hides the ink that got in the centre while colouring the foliage too.) I added a slightly smaller piece of white card on top. I cut the Noble Merry Christmas out of antique gold card and glued it to the centre. Using the Poinsettia Scalloped Border die set, I cut the lattice and edge parts into two ends of the card, leaving enough room in the centre for the Wreath Frame. I attached the frame with mounting foam. Using Berry Sparkle PVA Glue, I added small dots to all the round ends on the foliage and set it aside to dry. The card was completed with white mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 8 1/4" x 9" in size. All for now, Sue x
Hi Sue just listened to the news and hope you're safe, I'm extremely concerned. Loving today's inspiration but all I can think about is you and Colin. Stay safe thinking of you xxx
Hi Sue. I really think these wreath dies are something really special and I love how you have coloured them to make such a tasteful Christmas card. I have heard on the news about the hurricane and hope you and yours are safe and well.
Good morning Sue and thank you for the inspiration. It's a beautiful card and as I havent yet heard thr news I'm worried about my eldest daughter who lives in the US. I'll come back to the blog later. Marie P.
Hi Sue, first and foremost hope you and yours keep safe and well...Onto the post, another definite winner...Like yesterdays classy and elegant in its concept but oh so effective - love it...
Hi Sue I haven’t heard the news yet but I hope you and your family are safe and well Love today’s card and I was very tempted by the wreath frame but I’m useless when it comes to colouring
Morning Sue - first, and most importantly, I truly hope that you and your family are safe from the hurricane in Florida. Your card is gorgeous - I loved it from the die launch so thank you so much for sharing how it was made. Thinking of you - Colleen xx
a very beautiful card sue you are so gifted i am worried about you and your family sue my love and prayers keep safe xxxxxx stay safe my friends. JUNE. HORROCKS xxxxxxxxxx
What a classy card. Keep safe during the forthcoming hurricane (although Jami did say on his last show that you may be taking a vacation so may miss the full force). We are hoping that our own family will be safe as they live in Naples. It's not just the immediate danger but all the damage that is caused that is a worry.
Good Morning Sue. Firstly I hope and pray🙏 that you and your family are safe and no damage done. Another beautiful card today. I love the lattice borders and i am imagining the foilage done in gold and red traditional colours. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds. Please stay safe and well 🙏
Hi Sue, a lovely card with great colouring of the frame. I am hoping and praying that you, your family and all Florida residents stay safe as hurricane Ian approaches and that there is not too much damage to the infrastructure.
Hi Sue, hope you're safe and well. Just back from a 4 day stay in the Lake district and guess who forgot to take her charger with her!! Hopefully will be able to catch up with your blogs.
Hi Sue just listened to the news and hope you're safe, I'm extremely concerned.
ReplyDeleteLoving today's inspiration but all I can think about is you and Colin.
Stay safe thinking of you xxx
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are all safe the news is a hurrican for you.
A beautiful card today thank you.
Take care and stay safe Kitty.
Hope you are safe Sue. Another stunning Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another gorgeous sample added to my to do list, I love the dies used.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you and your family are safe and well over there, we are watching the reports avidly.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
ReplyDeleteStay safe over there!
A gorgeous card today, a real special card for
those special people.
Doreen x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card.
Keep safe.
B xx
Morning Sue, absolutely stunning card, love it! Hope you stay safe! Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteI hope you and your family are safe from the hurricane. This is a beautiful card today,you give us so many ideas. Take care everyone x
Hi Sue. I really think these wreath dies are something really special and I love how you have coloured them to make such a tasteful Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteI have heard on the news about the hurricane and hope you and yours are safe and well.
Lisbeth
Love this card
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue and thank you for the inspiration. It's a beautiful card and as I havent yet heard thr news I'm worried about my eldest daughter who lives in the US. I'll come back to the blog later.
ReplyDeleteMarie P.
KEEP SAFE
Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, first and foremost hope you and yours keep safe and well...Onto the post, another definite winner...Like yesterdays classy and elegant in its concept but oh so effective - love it...
ReplyDeleteA simple but effective card, not over fussy, just right. Thank you Sue. Stay safe, hope you are OK.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and elegant and classy card again today. Just perfect.
Hope you are safe.
Love Helen xxx
Stunning card Sue, love it xx Hazel
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful Christmas card love the red berries
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteI haven’t heard the news yet but I hope you and your family are safe and well
Love today’s card and I was very tempted by the wreath frame but I’m useless when it comes to colouring
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Morning Sue - first, and most importantly, I truly hope that you and your family are safe from the hurricane in Florida. Your card is gorgeous - I loved it from the die launch so thank you so much for sharing how it was made. Thinking of you - Colleen xx
ReplyDeletea very beautiful card sue you are so gifted
ReplyDeletei am worried about you and your family sue my love and prayers keep safe xxxxxx stay safe my friends. JUNE. HORROCKS xxxxxxxxxx
Beautiful card Sue, such lovely dies xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a classy card. Keep safe during the forthcoming hurricane (although Jami did say on his last show that you may be taking a vacation so may miss the full force). We are hoping that our own family will be safe as they live in Naples. It's not just the immediate danger but all the damage that is caused that is a worry.
ReplyDeleteLove your Christmas card today:))
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue. Firstly I hope and pray🙏 that you and your family are safe and no damage done.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card today. I love the lattice borders and i am imagining the foilage done in gold and red traditional colours. Thankyou Sue.
Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today
Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds.
Please stay safe and well 🙏
Hi Sue, a lovely card with great colouring of the frame.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping and praying that you, your family and all Florida residents stay safe as hurricane Ian approaches and that there is not too much damage to the infrastructure.
Frances
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA Beautiful card with pretty foliage, very nice
Stay safe. Maria x
Sue, prayers for safety for you and your family and those who live in Florida. Today's card is very elegant. Beautiful design. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteLove this card....luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card Sue!!
ReplyDeleteA really gorgeous card. X
ReplyDeleteA beautiful Christmas card with elegant Poinsettia Scalloped Border. Thank you, Sue, for sharing how you extended the Wreath Frame. Good to know.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy
Hi Sue, hope you're safe and well.
ReplyDeleteJust back from a 4 day stay in the Lake district and guess who forgot to take her charger with her!!
Hopefully will be able to catch up with your blogs.
Stay safe!!! Crafty Hugs. Pauline x
Good evening Sue,
ReplyDeleteA very classy card which really suits my style. I really love the Poinsettia scalloped border die. Yvonne xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat absolutely gorgeous card today loving all the colours.
Owlish Xx
Thank you for another lovely card Sue, hope you and yours are safe and well
ReplyDeleteMarlene O
Stunning card! Adore the colours and the gorgeous wreath die and the way you have used it - wonderful! Take care. xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card love the wreath frame
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother card which is Just you, Sue Elegant and beautiful.
Hugs
Rose