Sunday 22 January 2023

You Are So Special

Good Sunday morning all!  I started with another piece from my background stash which used Beyond Blue Pixie Sparkles.  I cut the Stitched Starburst Background out of the pixied card, then I added an offset black die cut behind it as a shadow.  I added a white backing behind it. Using the You Are So Special Block sentiment, I cut the outside backing in black and added it to the centre of the card vertically.  I cut some extra pixied card into a rectangle and matted it with white and added it to the centre of the card.  I cut the sentiment block in black to use the actual sentiment and I attached it vertically to the centre of the card.  I added a small white flower using the Summer Pierced Blossoms die and two white leaves as accents.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2"  x  7 3/4"  in size.  All for now, Sue x






 
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27 comments:

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Fantastic card Sue x the colours are gorgeous and I love the black shadow behind the starburst die, it really makes it pop x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A great bold card thank you.
Take care Kitty.

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh I do like this starburst, it was such a popular die set, and I have used mine quite a lot, it made wonderful Christmas cards, and as you know Sue I love paper piecing and if you add coloured/mirror pieces in the rays it is a whole new design. Beautiful sample.

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

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
A lovely card I like the pop of black it makes it standout. Take care everyone x

dj from kettering said...



Love the colour, with the black to make it pop
out, still not sure about the due itself!!

Doreen x

Pauline Austen said...

Morning Sue,
Like June, I love the starburst die which I've also used to make several birthday/anniversary cards.
Pretty colour too.
Crafty Hugs,
Pauline x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,

Lovely card. Love the black shadow behind the beautiful coloured pixie starburst die.

Barbara V

Marion Scott said...

Great card Sue, love the black with the blue
Marion S x

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A fabulous card, I love the black shadow with your beautiful starburst die which is really suitable for any occasion. Yvonne xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Such fantastic inspiration for this card alone as always love the colours and your Quote you are so special.
Owlish Xx

Beryl said...

Lovely card.

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. I was always going to like this card as it uses the starburst background die which really draws your eye into the centre of the card. Great choice of colour too.

Lisbeth

BucksGirl said...

Morning Sue - beautiful card - I’m a big fan of your starburst background! Colleen xx

Anonymous said...

This design is great for male cards. WakeyL

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, a really fab card today, love the combo of the blue, black and white. Take care and stay warm everyone. Bx

ursula said...

Another very adaptable card…luv Ursula xx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Beyond Blue is my favourite colour in the pixie sparkle range and the sentiment is as special as you are, lovely card

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Netty The Runner said...

This card certainly makes a statement, it’s lovely.
Annette x

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, I am not sure why but this card isn't for me, sorry.

Frances

Scottydog said...

It’s amazing what difference a black shadow can make to a card. It really pops with the added black contrast as well. I don’t know that pixie colour so something else for the list! Thank you Sue.

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

A very striking card. The stitched starburst die is so dramatic and such a useful die. Lovely colours of pixie too and love the cute flower.

Love Helen xxx

Pawprintx4 said...

A great card for anyone. I love the set with the interchangeable borders and sayings. Will be using a couple this week. February is a big birthday month in my family.
Hope everyone is doing well & enjoying the remainder of the weekend,
Stephanie K

sued99 said...

Love the flowers and the blue but not too sure about the card as a whole. Sorry. X

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Loving this post. So easy to change up the sentiment so it makes is very gender neutral and generic for any occasion...

hazel young said...

Wonderful card, Sue xx Hazel

Anonymous said...

Love how something as simple as a black shadow makes such a statement, really lovely example thank you Sue.
Marlene O

lindyloo12Somerset said...

Another great card!