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Friday, 24 April 2026
Especially For You
Hello there my crafty friends! For today's card I started by cutting the Stitched Starburst die in white and backing it with another piece of white card. Next I cut the Budding Blooms die with a piece of black card on top of a piece of white card. The top die cut completely and the bottom white card just embossed the design into it so I used that to colour the image. I chose a palette of soft pink and cornflower blue with forest green for the leaves and vines. I used a soft white pencil to add highlights to the flowers. I glued the black die cut over the top, then added it to the centre of the card with mounting foam. I cut the Especially For You sentiment in white and glued it to the top of the Budding Blooms die. The card was completed with white and black mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 8" in size. All for now. Sue x
Lovely as always thought it was another great embossing folder until I read very classy card, have a good day all suns out so that’s a good start Elizabeth Bennett
Good morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, what a beautiful card today, the embossed detail and coloured florals really do show up in the close up photo's, I must have a go at this one, you'er so clever. Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
I have the starburst die and confess it's not been used yet, it was one of many from CE when they were closing. The use again of black card stock for the frame of the budding blooms really draws your eye. WakeyL
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card. The stitched sunburst die focuses the main elements perfectly.
B xx
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA truly beautiful card today, your stitched sunburst die really shows off your Budding blooms. Yvonne xx
Lovely as always thought it was another great embossing folder until I read very classy card, have a good day all suns out so that’s a good start
ReplyDeleteElizabeth Bennett
Morning Sue, another beautiful card I love the black on a card thank you take care alKitty.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, what a beautiful card today, the embossed detail and coloured florals really do show up in the close up photo's, I must have a go at this one, you'er so clever.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Stunning card today. Love the stitched sunburst and it works beautifully with the new frame. Also love how this has been coloured 🥰
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning card today! That stitched sunburst background is beautiful!
Hugs x
Heather T
I have the starburst die and confess it's not been used yet, it was one of many from CE when they were closing. The use again of black card stock for the frame of the budding blooms really draws your eye. WakeyL
ReplyDeleteHi Sue.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post. So eye catching so breathtaking, puts the biggest smile on my face.
Hope you're well.
Be kind.
Me xxx
Beautiful card. I do think the black really shows the flowers off perfectly. X
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card. I love that starburst die too.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend everyone,
Stephanie K