I hope you all had a good weekend and that our British summer didn't stop you doing things. weather here in Wiltshire was touch and go, but managed to get some more flowers planted.
While people are looking for poor Patricia's Mojo could you please look for our summer too. Someones hidden it for sure.
I think I have another two cards to make, maybe one and then it's Christmas for July. I hope you stick with me. There won't be my flowers and butterflies, EeeeeK. Maybe I'll make 2 more cards for June and it will take me right to the end of the month. I am looking forward to doing Christmas cards, it just feels alien in July.
Also I would like to say a big welcome to some new people visiting my blog and say how lovely it is to have you on board.
Anyway here goes for this weeks card.
Products Used :-
Sue Wilson- Finishing Touches- Classic Foldover Flowers
Sue Wilson -Finishing Touches- Maidenhair Fern
Sue Wilson -Caribbean Island Collection - Background
Sue Wilson - Canadian Collection - Montreal
Sue Wilson - Canadian Collection- Toronto
Sue Wilson - Canadian Collection - Border, Corner & Tag
Creative Expressions- Felt - White and Blush
JustRite Stamps- For Sentiment - Hello Daisy
Creative Expressions- White Tuille
Foundations Card- White & Periwinkle
Firstly I made my usual 2 layer matt and layering and the top one embossed with Sue's Wild Rose EF. In the top layer I cut the centre with Caribbean background die, but attaching the top embossed layer with the caribbean cut out I used a piece of double sided sticky sheet and sprinkled it with iced snow, I took the backing off and placed it on the silver layer underneath. I then put sticky pads on the back of the embossed focal point and attached for dimension. I cut out 3 other white focal die cuts and stamped the sentiment on the smallest one and put sticky pads on each layer for even more dimension. I cut out 4 flowers in pink felt and 3 in white but one of the whites I cut in half to make 2 even smaller flowers. I arranged them around the card and added some maidenhair fern leaves to finish, and of course not forgetting my butterflies from my butterfly stash adorned with bling .
if ever I don't explain how I have made a card I will happily go through it again with you.
Hope you like it.
Big Hugs to all :-)
Tina XX
Absolutely gorgeous card Tina. It just takes my breathe away. Your attention to detail is second to none. When you make your foldover flowers, do you use the large or the small die? Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us and have a great day.
ReplyDeleteHi Cathie
DeleteLovely to see you here. Thank you for your lovely comment too. When I made the flowers I used both sizes. I used the large one for pink ones, and the small one for the white ones and cut one of the small ones in half to make 2 smaller ones.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Oh! My! Word! Tina, I love, love, love, your card.
ReplyDeleteThe colours, the embossing (which is always so beautifully deep) and those flowers ......... are totally AMAZING?
Thank you for helping look for my Mojo. I has returned but is still not performing as it should ... needs a good "shake" I think??
Looking forward to seeing your "Christmas" offerings.
Till then
(((((Hugs))))) Patricia xxx
Hi Patricia
DeleteThank you Patricia for your lovely words. So glad your mojo has arrived back safely although not performing right. I'll send you some jump leads if you like to give it a jump start. I'll look forward to your next project. Take care.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Good morning Tina, Woooooow what a stunning card !! I sure will have a great day after seeing such a gorgeous card in beautiful colours and a great composition,love love it.i shall give Patricia a good shaking ! as I look at her blog too but for many days there were no cards ,mind you I saw her pendants yesterday, just gorgeous so hope the little shake will help her at the same time I have send some sunshine !!you should have it by now ha ha Take care Tina big hugs Jane B.
ReplyDeleteHi Jane
DeleteWow what a lovely comment Jane.
I can definitely say how beautiful Patricia & Hazels pendants are, as I purchased one last year . for my daughter. She loves it, and the fact it's all made for their charity is fantastic.
Talk soon
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Jane can you throw us another handful of that Spanish sunshine it keeps disappearing.
DeleteHugs
Tina XX
Another lovely card Tina, very pretty. Can I ask which glue you use for the foldover flowers, I've been using Cosmic Shimmer but it doesn't stick the felt very good, have to hold it in place for ages. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Angela
DeleteThank you Angela.
I use a glue called Hi-Tack all purpose very sticky glue. I bought mine from Hobby Craft, but I think you can get it from the Range too. It's in a gold bottle. Hope it helps.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely card, love the pompom flowers. Resisted for ages to buy the Caribbean b/grd but got it last week and am so pleased I did.
It is lovely and you've demonstrated that in your card. Lovely colours, spelling summer (which is sadly missing here, too).
Hugs, Rose
Hi Rose
DeleteThank you for tour lovely comment. I've had mine for a few months now, but is the 1st time I have used it, one I think I will definitely use again.
Talk soon
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hello Tina,
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is gorgeous. I'm going to have to get that flower die. I have resisted - but as they say in all the best War films, resistance is futile!!!!
Maureen xxx
Hi Maureen
DeleteThank you, but I'm sorry I've made you spend more money but you won't regret it. They are so quick to make, and I do love a good war film.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
OH my word Tina you have done it again your card today is AMAZING those flowers are gorgeous. Love the colours ,& your embossing always look so deeply etched how do you do that.So pleased you have a flutterby Yaay.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your C/cards will you be using Sue's new collection x
Hug's Lynda xx
Hi Lynda
DeleteThank you so much for this lovely comment. It's all down to the Cut n Boss machine and the different shims, and of course Sue's fab EF. What on earth am I going to do with butterflies on a Christmas card?
Unfortunately it is the old Christmas dies. They are going to be Classic Poinsettias, Illuminated Christmas Tree & Vintage Baubles. The DT team have no idea what Sue's new Christmas dies are like. I don't know if they will send us some after sue's launch, also don't know that date either, sorry!
How's that handsome little grandson of yours, I guess he's not so small now.
Take Care Lynda
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi TIna you deserve lovely comments your cards are amazing.
DeleteHarry is gorgeous he was one on the 12th where did that year go,I did put some pictures of his christening on my blog,
His mum hasn't been able to get to clinic as she has broken her ankle 5weeks ago & after a CT scan last week,might have to have an opperation on it. Take care Lynda xx
Wow, a Tina card again, I just love it, it's stunning. You always get your embossing so deep and crisp. Hazel x
ReplyDeleteHi Hazel
DeleteThank you so much. Did you have a good Holiday?
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina, another stunning card I'm so glad I purchased the flower die and felt last week, they are great. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteHugs Clare
Hi Clare
DeleteYou won't regret that purchase. They're fun and also quick to make. Thank you for your comment too I'll try to do the last bit of your comment.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Clare
DeleteForgot to ask, has the stamp arrived yet, and have you used it?
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteThis is another Wow card! I love it! I love the colours, the background, the flowers - everything about it! Oops, forgot the butterflies!! Ha ha !
I have found the Cosmic Shimmer glue absolutely fine with the felt. I need more felt! Looking forward to your lovely Christmas cards! I'm sorry but I can't think of any ideas for butterflies and Christmas! What a shame!
Lots of love,
Myra xxx
Hi Myra
DeleteThank you for a wow comment, not forgetting the butterflies, Thank you. Must get my Christmas brain into gear.
Big hugs
Tina XX
This is my first time here. I can see lots of people I know here. Tina your card is gorgeous. I love everything about it. Think I might have to buy the flower dies eventually. I will be back.
ReplyDeleteHi Littlelamb
DeleteReally lovely of you to visit my blog, and you are so welcome, and really hope you will come back , and thank you for your lovely comment. Glad you see some familiar names here too.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina
ReplyDeleteI have only just found you and thoroughly enjoy your style of cards.
It is quite bleak here on the Mid North Coast of NSW although not really cold, despite it being Winter.
This card is quite lovely and reminds me of looking through a glass bottomed boat and seeing beautiful sea life such as you would find on the Great Barrier Reef here in Australia. Clever you!
Warmest regards
Jan from NSW (Aus)
Hi Jan
DeleteWelcome back, so lovely to see you again. I think we might be in sympathy with your weather, it's not really cold despite it being Summer, lord knows where it has gone here in Wiltshire. I can't remember the last time we had a full day of sunshine, mustn't grumble though, although we do!
What a beautiful way to compare my card, I'm really very flattered, Thank you.
Warm Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina. Another STUNING card !! I love the Periwinkle blue card you have used. I do like this EF but as not as much as some of Sue's other floral EF's. I like the Bed of Roses one and it is on my huge wish list but my favourite one is the Rambling Blossoms one. I am so glad I bought this one. I use it a lot. I can see you have used the Caribbean background die. I love the Caribbean set. It looks lovely on your card and I can see you have also used some of the Canadian Collection. I really love all of this collection. I was hoping Sue was going to have another C+C show with these latest dies releases on it so I could buy the whole bundle in one go (on the flexipay) but I supose it will all go on hold now for the Christmas in July stuff !! Never mind. I know I will equally love all the Christmas stuff any way !!! I really love the way you have made those beautiful foldover flowers. I have to say Tina I really adore all the flowers that you make. I think you are the Queen of making beautiful flowers !! I love your cute little butterflies to. Beautiful card and beautiful flowers. The perfect combination !! Thank for sharing Tina. I hope you and your family are well. Just to let you know I have posted a comment on your beautiful Custard coloured card to. The "friend" one. You have really inspired me with your beautiful summery cards today. Thank you, they are so cheerful. Sending you lots of love Tina from Tres x x x
ReplyDeleteHi Tres
DeleteWhat a stunning comment, Thank you so much.
You never know after Sue has released the new Christmas dies she might do another surge on her latest dies. I hope so for you, then like you say you could do the flexi option. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Thank you for leaving me a lovely message on my previous card too.
Big Hugs Tres
Tina XX
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteWow! Stunning! The felt flowers just pop off the background, how do you do it?!
Still tired and sore but at least today I've been able to catch up with everyone's blogs :-)
Hugs
T x
Hi T
DeleteThank you for my lovely comment T.
I'm sorry to hear that you are still not feeling good. I hope things brighten up for you soon (((( gentle hugs )))).
Big Gentle Hugs
Tina XX
Wow oh wow absolutely fantastic and beautiful as always Tina, you really are showing all the CE products to their best advantage you really have created some wonderful cards of late.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your phone call today it was lovely talking to you, hopefully things are getting sorted but have been told by our internet provider not to open anything suspicious although it may appear to be from a known location as it may carry a virus so please if you receive an email that appears to be from me please do not open it. I will let you know via your blog when all is well again.
Margaret xxx
Hi Margaret
DeleteIt was lovely speaking to you again too, but sorry to hear you are still in pain after your fall.
I was glad to help regarding the call, I passed your thanks onto Steph, as she was really concerned for you. Look forward to hearing from you again, and Thank you so much for my lovely comment too.
Big Hugs Margaret
Tina XX
Love this card, the colours are really gorgeous. You are a very talented lady
ReplyDeleteThank you. Maeve
Hi Maeve
ReplyDeleteThank you, and welcome to my blog Maeve. Such a lovely thing to say. I hope you will return.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry I've been missing I've been through a really low time (I don't suppose it will be the last) but anyway my Aunt and Uncle told me to pack my bags and visit them.....the 4 of us always used to go away together....anyway they cheered me up no end and we always did have a great laugh together.
Oh I do admire your talent Tina and today's card is exquisitely beautiful....the rollover flowers always remind me of mini pom-pom chrysanths....absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your stunning creations with us.
Love Sheila xxx
Hi Sheila
DeleteIt's so lovely to know you are ok, albeit feeling low. It will take time to get over what you have been through and my heart goes out to you big time. I'm always here if you need a chat. I'll give you my email and if you like I will send you my number and have a chat. dfc2210@hotmail.co.uk I'm really pleased you took time out and spent time with family that you know will cheer you up.
Thank you for your lovely comment too Sheila. My daughter came over yesterday and saw the card that is going on my blog tomorrow, and she said the same, that the flowers reminded her of pom poms.
Take Care Sheila
Big Hugs
Tina XX