Thursday 19 January 2023

Woodgrain Planks

Hello there my crafty friends!  When I was designing this collection, I wanted something that would work as a background that could either give the card a rustic look or make it look very elegant too.  Introducing the Woodgrain Plank Background.  Shown here, I have gone more for a rustic style by inking it with deep browns to bring out the wood look of it.  In the following weeks you will see this die in a number of different looks and I think you will definitely want to add this one to your crafting arsenal!  Make yourself one step closer to winning the collection by adding your comment to this post.  I will be back at 3pm with the next post of the day.  All for now, 
Sue x


                                                                              
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60 comments:

BucksGirl said...

Hi Sue - I love this! And I can certainly see it being very useful indeed! Colleen xx

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

I really like this addition to your collection. As usual you have thought of everything we need to create a beautiful background whether elegant or rustic. Perfect to use with all your new flower dies as well as your older ones.

Beautiful card too.

Love Helen xxx

June Smith said...

Afternoon Sue and all Wilsonettes, you never cease to amaze me with your new collection and this wooden planks is a stroke of genius, you can colour in your die cut pieces in so many ways, have a look around and see the different colours and styles you can see on fences where you live and that will give you inspiration as to the colours and textures.

Beautiful sample. xx

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

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
This is brilliant,my husband has retired and loves working with wood he has built loads of furniture so this is extra special.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,

Lovely plank background die. I haven’t seen any dies like this before and it is brilliant. Lovely card

Barbara V

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Oh yes please. This is brilliant. I don’t think there is anything like this available anywhere so an absolute must have x
Crafty hugs x
PP
Yvonne x

BenteS said...

What a great die set!
A lovely background that can be used in so many ways :))

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Wow! Another great addiction to the awesome release!!! This Woodgrain Plank Background is really a must have!! Love the rustic effect and I can see it also with a bi-colour inking (oh, I think light blue/aqua and brown, for example, but also green and gold or in a clean white for a more elegant effect). Surely this background die is very versatile and really useful for so much projects! Also the dimensions are perfect!
Love how it looks with the sunflowers in your card!

Anonymous said...

This looks really realistic and bound to provide great texture and depth to your projects for any gender. Looks like it will be a 'must have'. WakeyL

Pawprintx4 said...

This die reminds me of a floor so maybe a braided rug on it will a home scene? I have something like that in my stash this could work with. Looks pretty decorated with sunflowers also.
Stephanie K

Anonymous said...

Another brilliant accessory for the layered flowers and many other idea especially the dreaded male cards.
Stay safe and well
Elizabeth Bennett

dj from kettering said...



Another great addition, this will be soo
useful.

Doreen x

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. Good idea to add this to the collection and I look forward to seeing everything else that you have thought of using it with later on.

Lisbeth (from Beckenham)

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Hello Sue.
Thank you this is going to be a must have die,
A very pretty card too.
Take care Kitty Davies.

Kath said...

I love this background woodgrain plank - a fabulous background to your lovely card.
Kath B

Barbara Gosden said...

This die looks intriguing, at first I thought it was an embossing folder. I can see how useful it will be.
B xx

Scottydog said...

This die is so useful, ideal not only as a background to your flowers but also a background for tools hanging in a shed or a man cave. (Or painted a nice pastel colour a craft room). I always struggle with a background for these sorts of cards, but no longer, problem solved. Thank you Sue.

Pauline Austen said...

A really versatile die Sue, but yours usually are.
We usually grow our sunflowers near the fence so that we can tie them to it when they get really tall.
This is another must have die for me.
Crafty Hugs,
Pauline from Teesside x

theresa w said...

Hi again Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Wow Sue! This die is brilliant x I would use this die sooo much, and not only with your beautiful flowers x I love it x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, I think we are all agreed that this is a brilliant die. I have embossing folders which give a woody effect but their applications are quite limited whereas there are multiple ways to use the woodgrain planks - you can see all the ideas that people are already having. You definitely have a winner here. By the way, I love the card.

Frances

ellyscard creatief said...

I really useful die. Gr Elly Booij

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

This die is fab and a must have. For me I see the use in mixed media as well and it will be so versatile for so many projects. Love it and the post.

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

What a terrific background die!
Sharon in Toronto

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
A brilliant background die that looks great on your card with the sunflowers

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat L, Belfast

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good afternoon Sue,
A fabulous background die that will be ideal with any of your flowers. Yvonne xx

Marion Scott said...

A great background die Sue, looks fabulous with the flowers but I am sure it will be useful in other projects
Marion S x

Karen Drew said...

What a great die. Will be perfect for the dreaded men’s cards
Luv
Karen xx

Rosie said...

What a brilliant addition to your floral collection. This die can be used for so many occasions. Another winner....
Love Rosie from Chorley xxxxx

Eunice from Edmonton said...

Great die Sue I have seen plank embossing folders but not a die!! Thank you for again thinking outside the box when you design these dies!!!

Cherry said...

Love the idea of a die instead of embossing folders which is usual. Also great for masculine cards.
Cherry McNamee

Denise Bryant said...

This one is awesome.... I love the design and texture it adds to the background!

Liz said...

Love this set of dies, so different and perfect for backgrounds. Beautiful card with the lovely sunflowers too.

Liz Cavill ~ Crafty Sunflower zz

lindyloo12Somerset said...

A very useful background Die. Sets the flowers off a treat!

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue
OMG….This die is super amazing!! This is my favourite…straight on my NEED list!!
Love
Sam Salter
xxxxxxx

sued99 said...

This is brilliant. I need this. X

Anonymous said...

A lovely idea for a background. A great addition.
Kate from Kendal

Glennis F said...

Super background

Alison D said...

Hi Sue, fabulous background die set. This has the potential to be well loved.
Love and hugs Alison D x

Stella Munn said...

Good background for garden flower card. Also handy for the dreaded ‘men’s cards’ !! Bless them!. Thanks Sue x

Tooth Fairy Jo said...

Hello Sue,
This is a brilliant addition to this collection but will be useful for so many designs of cards. Love it.
Tooth Fairy Jo. xxx

Maria said...

Hi Sue
What a brilliant idea to also make a background . The card looks great !
Maria ,MK x

Judy Hollers said...

The Woodgrain Plank makes a lovely background. This is a beautiful card. The background die will be a go to die! Hugs.

hazel young said...

Fabulous card and die set, Sue. Lots of uses all year round xx Hazel Nottm

Ann Topp said...

Good Evening Sue. Wow. What a great background. I love this . Think of all the man cards we could make with this. Thankyou Sue. Someone is going to be very lucky to win this set. Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds.

Anonymous said...

What a genius idea, will be very useful.
I can see my wish list getting bigger
Marlene O

Betty McAlister said...

A wonderful idea. Those sunflowers look great against the dark background x

ursula said...

Great idea, a must for me….luv Ursula from Verwood xx

Robin Sachs said...

Hi Sue,
The Woodgrain Planks die is a great set. This is a must have for me. So many creative ways to use it. The card is beautiful. Be well and stay safe.
XOXO ROBIN FROM RIVERSIDE

Christine Bentley said...

Love this die it will be so useful for many occasions and can easily be varied by choice of colour and materials x

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, this background die is a must have, so useful for many different themes. You card is very elegant. Bx

Beryl said...

Love the die and card.

Ruth M said...

A great die to make an outstanding background. Could also be cut smaller for shelf, table etc. Another "must have" die. Ruth Scott Oz

rjsmusic said...

Love your card and dies!

Susan Foster Croydon said...

Very original! This will be fantastic for men’s cards. Love it.
Susan Foster Croydon

AON said...

Afternoon Sue, Wow I thought this was the paper I bought last year. I'm confused is it an embossing folder or a die or something else. I'll have to wait for the demonstrations to find out but I love it. This is a most and makes a great background. A

CCM said...

Interesting background die. It is a must have for me.

Good Luck to all.

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

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
A very useful background for allsorts of cards male or female liking it very much.
Owlish p Xx
From The Bonnie Land

Sallyann2409 said...

I really think this die background is so effective.
Such a great base for the flower dies in your collection.

redfox said...

I love this one, so useful especially for men's cards!

Netty The Runner said...

This is a must have die. It ranks amongst my favourites.
Annette x