Wednesday 12 April 2023

For My Friend

Hello crafters!  I selected a piece of teal card for today's card.  I used part of the Decorative Scalloped Border die and cut it into the card on the top and bottom of the card.  Next I used the Squared Rectangles dies and cut it into the centre of the card.  I added a black backing piece that just covered the Squared Rectangles from the back.  Next I cut a piece of white card covered with a sticky adhesive sheet and added it behind the entire card.  I used Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz on the exposed adhesive on the front of the card.  I used the Double Stitched Rectangles and made a thin white frame.  I added mounting foam to it and attached it to the centre of the card.  I cut the For My Friend sentiment in black and glued it inside the white frame.  I cut two butterflies from the Dainty Butterfly die set and glittered them then added them around the sentiment.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 3/4"  x  8 1/2" in size.  All for now, Sue x








 
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30 comments:

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another stunning card, I like the frosty blitz behind the aperture and on the butterflies, any friend would love to receive this xxx

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

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue.
If only I could remember that your dies can cut into cardstock not just use to cut out a design!! Maybe it's because we don't seem to see much inspiration where like today you've cut into your top mat of cardstock and it looks so very effective, I did remember this last year or even the year before that and I also remember thinking 'why don't I do this effect more often it makes a beautiful change' so its time to tape a post it note to the shelf above my work table, that way today's beautiful idea will encourage me to use your beautiful dies in a way we possibly all forget. Time for 'innies ' not 'outies' lol.
Lots of love to all that love popping in every day 💕 xx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A lovely card thank you.
Take care Kitty.

hazel young said...

Wonderful card Sue xx Hazel

Marion Scott said...

A great card Sue,
Marion xx

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
This is a lovely card I like the way you have cut into the card. Take care everyone x

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card.
B xx

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, a very elegant and classy card, love Teal and White. Take care everyone. Bx

dj from kettering said...



Stunning card today, just up my street!!!!

Doreen x

Beryl said...

Lovely card.

Lisbeth said...

Hello Sue. At first glance this card looks quite simple, but judging by the length of the description, there is much more detail than you think. Love the colour and the effect of the swags on the background.

Lisbeth

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. This is lovely. I love the teal colour. Any one would love to receive this lovely card. And with a bit of thinking ... It could be a classy man card. Black and gold would work fine. Skip the butterflys for a golf or football and you have a great man card. I will certainly try this ... one for the ladies and one for the men
Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today. Please stay safe and well 🙏.
Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,

Lovely card. The colour is lovely and the way you have cut into the card looks beautiful.

Barbara V

BucksGirl said...

Morning Sue and all. Like Steph, I often forget to cut into rather than out of with your dies! Love this card - beautiful colours and simple yet dramatic! Gorgeous! Colleen xx

Anonymous said...

very elegant card. WakeyL

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
Teal is my favourite colour so you’re onto a winner with me already! I love how your border dies are so versatile and todays card is a perfect example. As you can guess I love todays card!
Hugs x
Heather T

Deb E isle of Wight said...

This post is very elegant and chic and loving the colour but it would work with so many other colours...Love it....

ursula said...

Such a beautiful simple card, but so elegant…luv Ursula xx

Scottydog said...

A very elegant card today, your friends are very lucky to receive such beautiful cards! Thank you Sue.

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card & great to be reminded to cut into the card stock.Yvonne xx

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, I love this very stylish card. Teal is one of my favourite colours and with the Glitterbitz behind the border it is stunning.

Frances

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

A very beautiful and elegant card. Love the colour too. Who would not want to receive a card like this?

Love Helen xxx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
It’s been awhile since I’ve used the teal cardstock, I must use it more often. A beautiful card and I do like the squared rectangles

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Anonymous said...

a very pretty card sue my favourite colour the squared rectangles are brilliant stay safe my friends june horrocks xxxxxx

Anonymous said...

i love the card suetjhe squared rectangles are lovely my favourite colour this on one stay safe my friends xxxxxxxx june horrocks

sued99 said...

A very elegant card. X

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Another fantastic card today loving your colours and inspiration.
Owlish Xx

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue Wow what a beautiful card I always forget to use dies to cut into my card and it gives such an amazing effect I really must remember this technique! I love the teal shade and the sparkly backing

Anonymous said...

A very elegant card Sue in one of my favourite colours
Marlene O

Judy Hollers said...

Elegant card. Love the borders! Hugs.