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Monday, 5 February 2024
Wish Big
Hello bloggers! I went to my cut card stash pile again for the background of today's card. I selected some custard, blush and Arctic Blue card and cut them in one inch strips. I added them to another piece of card with a sticky adhesive sheet added to it. I lined up the colours next to each other and then embossed the entire piece with the Balloon embossing folder for texture. I had to extend the design so I moved it along and embossed the rest of the piece. I cut the Stained Glass Birthday die starting from the outer die, I cut it in white. I added the next die cut in arctic blue card. I cut the birthday die with two pieces of white card at the same time. I used the bottom piece to colour the image with pastel markers. I covered it with a piece of sticky adhesive sheet and trimmed it to the edge of the oval. I added the white die cut on top then coated it with Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz. I cut the Wish Big sentiment out of arctic blue card and added it to a white shadow backing die. I used foam mounting tape and added it below the focal element. The card was completed with white mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 7" x 7 3/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
Good morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another gorgeous card, what a great idea of the coloured strips in the background before embossing them, it certainly helps to use up our scraps of card, yes we all have some ha ha.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Good morning Sue, what a pretty pastel card, love the background.
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful pastel card to start the week thank you.
Take care all Kitty.
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteTodays card is beautiful I love the colours they are so pretty! Well, today is my last day of looking after my friends two adorable dogs, I’m sad and happy at the same time, sad that I’ll miss the digs but happy that my friend is home.
Hugs x
Heather T
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card.
B xx
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA very pretty pastel card today & a fabulous way to use up scraps.Yvonne xx
Hi Sue. Love the pastel colours you have chosen for the card today, making such a pretty, feminine creation. I think that the die you have used is so useful as it could be used for any age or gender.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Morning Sue, a superb card, the pastel colours are really beautiful and very feminine. Love it. Bx
ReplyDeleteGreat effect and way to use up strips. Love the colour palette. WakeyL
ReplyDeleteVery pretty post. Though I prefer bolder colours can see this as a beautiful birthday card for the youngsters....
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty background for your stained glass birthday die and a great way to use up left over bits of card
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Gorgeous pastel card Sue xx Hazel
ReplyDeleteJust love the subtle colours, beautiful card...luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteLove the pastel colours. A very pretty card. X
ReplyDeleteI love this card Sue the pastel shades re beautiful and an excellent way to use up scraps
ReplyDeletewhat a difference in pastel. Would be a lovely card for a little girl.
ReplyDeleteStephanie K
Hi Sue, I love this alternative look to the Stained Glass Birthday die, a complete contrast to the usual strong colours used and I think it's perfect for any little girl into anything pink and sparkly :-)
ReplyDeleteFrances
What a lovely pastel card. Your creativity is amazing. Thank you for sharing your talent! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Sue x the background looks fantastic and the birthday die is brilliant x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx