Friday 11 October 2024

Let It Snow

Hi bloggers!  I started today's card with a piece of white card.  I used the Let It Snow stamp from the Santa Stamp set and stamped it in black randomly all over the card.  I used Peacock Feathers Distress ink and sponged it from the edges of the card inward, leaving the centre white.  Next I cut the outer die from the Crystal Kaleidoscope in white , then cut the same die out of white card covered with a piece of sticky adhesive sheet on it.  Once cut, I peeled the backing paper off and coated it with Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz for a snowy look.  I added it to the outer die cut then attached  the entire die to the middle of the card with mounting foam.  I cut the Let It Snow sentiment out of both Ocean card and Black card.  I shadowed the sentiment and glued it across the middle of the die cut.  to add a bit more sparkle around the card, I ran a bead of Cosmic Shimmer dries clear glue around the edges of the card, then sprinkled it with Iced Snow and allowed it to dry.  I completed the card with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/2"  x  7 1/2"  in size.  

https://www.creative-expressions.uk.com/product/creative-expressions-sue-wilson-festive-crystal-kaleidoscope-craft-die/

Just to let everyone know that I am fine and no real damage to our home either.  We have a couple of old trees that fell, but they are not causing any issues at all where they are.  The city of Tampa and surrounding areas took the brunt of the storm, however, and have massive damages and outages everywhere.  If you have friends or family there, please try to reach out and see if you can get in touch.  My thoughts and prayers for all of those who suffered loss from Milton and Helene as well.    Our hurricane season does not end until Nov 30th, so this may not even be over just yet.  I will let out a big sigh of relief once we get to the end of November for everyone in Florida and surrounding States, it is causing PTSD in all of us!  All for now,  Sue x





 
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18 comments:

hazel young said...

Beautiful card Sue xx

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
Today’s card is beautiful! I’m glad you’re okay and the damage not too bad. I’ve been watching the news it’s heartbreaking to see, my thoughts and prayers are with the people that have been affected!
Hugs x
Heather T

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
Glad to hear that you are fine. My thoughts are with you all & hope everyone is safe, hopefully you don't have any more hurricanes. Beautiful card today with your beautiful snowflake. Yvonne xx

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, beautiful card. So pleased to hear that you are safe and well after the dreadful hurricane. I really feel for all those who have lost their lives and those who have lost their homes and businesses, especially those who don’t have insurance! Hoping you don’t have anymore hurricanes this season. Love Jean xxx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
So happy to know you are all safe and well.
A lovely card today thank you.
Take care all Kitty.

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card.
B xx

Anonymous said...

So pleased to read you are ok, safe & well
Take care

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, so glad to hear that you are safe. I am keeping everyone affected in my prayers. Todays card is beautiful. Bx

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. After seeing the pictures on the news of all the damage I am pleased to hear that you are OK.
What a lovely wintery card today.

Lisbeth

June Smith said...

Good morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, I am so pleased to read your update that you are safe and well with only minimal damage to a couple of old trees, the photos that are coming through on the news and papers are heart breaking, I have been to Tampa a few times and it is such a beautiful area, the people so friendly and kind. Sending really big hugs to you all. A fabulous card which I will be adding to my list.

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

Scottydog said...

So pleased to hear you are safe & well Sue. The damage to the Tampa area is so sad to see & our thoughts & prayers go out to everyone affected. We are so lucky that we don’t really see extremes of weather even though we grumble about it from time to time!
Lovely card Sue, thank you.

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
So glad that you are safe and hopefully you won’t have to face another hurricane before the end of November.
A lovely card today, the crystal kaleidoscope die was one of my favourites from this year’s Christmas release

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

Lovely card. I’m so pleased you gave us an update to say you’re safe and don’t have much damage. So terrible for all those affected more severely. We were on holiday once (not in America) and caught the tail end of a hurricane and that was really scary, would hate to experience another. I really feel for everyone affected.

Love Helen xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, Lovely CAS card. You were very fortunate not to have suffered too badly. Hoping our relative in Naples is safe. WakeyL

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Beautiful post. Pleased to hear you and yours are safe and well. Heart goes out to everyone affected.

Steph Cotterill said...

Thinking of you with such relief and thanks. I've never forgotten we I started with you and what you've done for me in the past. My cloud is a lighter shade of black, I'll be forever grateful to and for you. Thank goodness you're both OK xxx

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
A beautiful card Sue x I love the crystal die, it's stunning x thankyou Sue x
Steph, lovely to see your name again, hope you are well x
Sue, so pleased you are ok, and my thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by these storms x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Liz said...

Beautiful card, I love the stamped background.
Glad to hear you are safe, Sue. Thinking of all those affected hurricanes.
Liz xx