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Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Season's Greetings
Hi crafters! I started today's card by embossing a piece of white card with the Padded Quilt embossing folder. Next I cut a wide red frame using the Double Stitched Squares. I added mounting foam to the back of the frame then added it over the embossed background. Next I cut the outer die from the Twinkling Lights Octagon out of white card. Next I cut the middle die in the set in white. I backed both of them with red card and added them to the middle of the frame. I cut the inner die with a piece of black card on top of a piece of white card. I used the bottom white piece to colour the twinkling lights with markers. I used some clear Cosmic Lacquer over all the lights then set it aside to dry. Once dry, I trimmed the edge and added the black die cut to it, then taped it to the middle of the die cut in the frame. I used the Season's Greetings sentiment from the Festive Wordie sheets and glued it to the bottom of the red frame. The card was completed with white mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 8" x 8" in size. All for now, Sue x

Good morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, this is such a beautiful die and you have made a stunning card from it, So very clever with all the colouring.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA very unusual Christmas card but one that is stands out with your beautiful lights. Yvonne xx
Morning Sue A beautiful card thank you, Take care all Kitty.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card.
B xx
Nice card
ReplyDeleteElizabeth Bennett
Lovely card, I have the original light set in a row and individual dies so I might try to produce something similar. Thanks for the inspiration. WakeyL
ReplyDeleteA great post and something a bit more contemporary rather than traditional. This Christmas range of dies are so different and using the red frame makes for a striking card that will stand out on any mantle 😊
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteToday’s card is gorgeous I love way you’ve done the lights with the glaze they look realistic!
Hugs x
Heather T
Great card. I love how you’ve done the lights. X
ReplyDeleteGreat card Sue, the lights look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx