Thursday 20 July 2023

Christmas Wishes

 Hello there my crafty friends!  I started with a piece of card and covered it with a sticky adhesive sheet.  I peeled the backing paper off and used Copper Teal Gilding Flakes all over it.  I used a piece of rubit scrubit pad to move the flakes around and refine and remove the excess flakes.  Next, I embossed it with the Stripes embossing folder for background texture.  I cut the outer frame from the Stained Glass Christmas Tree in both black and white.  I used the black die cut as a shadow behind the white die cut.  I cut the middle die out of black card and added it to the outer frame.  I cut the Christmas Tree in black to use as a base then paper pieced the background by cutting it again out of card covered with the same gilding flakes.  I cut the Christmas Tree die again out of white and backed it with a piece of white card.  I used my scissors to cut the Christmas Tree out of the die.  I paper pieced it with green and gold card, then added it back on top of the base die with mounting foam.  I cut the Christmas Wishes sentiment out of a Christmas Wordie sheet and added it above the Christmas Tree.  The card was completed with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/4"  x  8 1/2" in size.  All for now, Sue x








 
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27 comments:

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
Wow! Great card. I’ll have to get my gilding flakes out - I’d forgotten all about them.
B xx

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue. An absolutely gorgeous piece of inspiration today really beautiful.
So we stayed near my Rheumatology hospital last night so my rheumatology professor can take a look at my neck 'alien' at the request of my ENT surgeon in Bolton before I go to surgery on Monday! The most stressful drive to Shipley I've ever known, so I'm looking forward to getting back home, I shall read through this post again to unwind.
In the meantime I'm sending love to all that visit today xxx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

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

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,

A lovely card. Love the glitter flakes.

Barbara V

dj from kettering said...



Oh guilding flakes, must get mine out again,
if I can remember where they are!!!! Love
the card.

Good luck, Steph.

Doreen x

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, a very striking and opulent Christmas card today, love the gilding flakes. Bx

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
This is a beautiful card today thank you Sue. Good luck Steph.Hugs to all that visit today x

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A very regal card with your beautiful gilding flakes background & your beautiful paper piecing Christmas tree. Yvonne xx

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue and all that visit this morning
A beautiful card this morning Sue. I can't believe how long it is since I used guilding flakes. But I can remember what a mess I always seemed to make lol. Maybe I might have got better ... Must give it another try. Thankyou Sue
Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today. Please stay safe and well 🙏.
Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds

Good luck STEPHANIE Hope all goes well.

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, absolutely gorgeous, love it, I have been cutting out lots of the stained glass die sets recently, and kept all the fall away pieces so I can do lots of the paper piecing, and using my markers to colour the holly and berries etc. not thought of the gilding flakes, must have a try at that.

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

June Smith said...

Steph, I hope all goes well for you today and you get home quickly xxxx

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

One word - gorgeous....

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
Beautiful Christmas card! Gilding flakes are one of my favourite mediums particularly this one because I love the flash of teal amongst the copper.
Hugs x
Heather T

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

A gorgeous card. Like many, I am guilty of forgetting about my gilding flakes which is a shame as they look so good!

Good luck Stephanie, I hope all goes well for you. x

Love Helen xxx

Scottydog said...

This looks lovely with the gilding flakes. Thank you Sue.

Hellma said...

Great card, love the tree die

Anonymous said...

a beautiful card sue i love the background you have created it’s very pretty thank you xxxxxxxxxx June Horrocks hope all goes well steph love and prayers xxxxx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card, love the gilding flakes and the gorgeous tree

Steph hope all goes well for you today and Monday xx

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. What a lovely card today. I am afraid I have to agree with Ann Topp, I do tend to steer clear of gilding flakes as I also seem to make such a mess with them, but look at the results I am missing out on, must give them yet another try!

Lisbeth

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a really lovely card - a lot of work but so worth it for the beautiful result.

Steph - good luck for Monday, I will be thinking of you.

Frances

sued99 said...

A gorgeous card. X
Best wishes Steph x

Anonymous said...

I’m a sucker for your frame dies Sue, loving the gilding flakes too, lovely card
Marlene O

hazel young said...

Wonderful card Sue xx Hazel

Betty McAlister said...

A gorgeous sparkly card. It’s been ages since I used my flakes but they’re ideal for Christmas cards.
Good luck for Monday Stephanie xx

Judy Hollers said...

Beautiful card design. I love the gilding flakes you used. Hugs.

BenteS said...

Beautiful 😍😍

Pawprintx4 said...

This is a beautiful card with my favorite of the new stained glass Christmas dies. Loving all the gold. What a "rich" card for someone special.
Stephanie K