Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Not for posting...

Happy Tuesday,

Today's card is called not for posting as this would be an expensive card to post.  It can be posted as I took it to the NEC with not damage however it is quite deep!

I stared by cutting the poinsettia ) a find it media die) in lustre print glaze gold card by Crafts Too - I will have this card on my next show on Hochanda on the 30th November - The die cuts three sizes of poinsettia in each pass so i cut the die all over a sheet of A5 card to make many flowers.

Next I cut a wreath shape using 2 of the stitch dot circles.  I used this as a base and added the f,loded and shaped flowers around this with crystals in the centre.  This make the wreath the perfect size and round which is difficult without a base. I added this over a piece of scrap I had stamped with silver pigment ink and embossed.



Next I added a bow using wire edged ribbon, well if you are going for depth might as well have it! with another star buckle from Craft Consortium in the centre.

I made up the card as shown using layers of white and the gold lustre each embossed with my star stream embossing folder all layers with silver mirror card.

Enjoy...










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41 comments:

  1. kittyedavies47@gmail.com7 November 2017 at 07:08

    Hi John.
    Thank you another WOW card, it is beautiful.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  2. nancyd7 November 2017 at 07:18

    Morning John, another gorgeous card will be trying this one for special people I think.
    Nancyd xx

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  3. June Smith7 November 2017 at 07:32

    Morning John, wow what a gorgeous creation, yes I know what you mean about the postage but this sort of card is one that would go in a box decorated with the ribbons and poinsettias on it and then hand delivered to the recipient, great idea. I love the idea of the silver lustre card stock.

    Hope you have recovered from the NEC.

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

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  4. June Smith7 November 2017 at 07:32

    Woops I meant to Gold lustre, sorry xxxx Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  5. Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts7 November 2017 at 07:42

    A beautiful card John a really mantle piece pleaser xx

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  6. Jan on the Fosse7 November 2017 at 07:44

    Hi John
    A special card for a special person. It's beautiful.
    Jan

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  7. BridgetCG7 November 2017 at 07:56

    Hello John, todays card is incredibly beautiful. Love the wreath with the ribbon. Have a great day everyone. Bx

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  8. Netty The Runner7 November 2017 at 08:19

    This is my kinda card John. Who cares about mailing, it is absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait until 30th, I NEED the gold lustre card NOW.
    Annette x

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  9. Val Jones7 November 2017 at 08:23

    Oh what a pretty card John. Just love the white poinsettias.
    Love Valxxx

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  10. Barbara Gosden7 November 2017 at 08:25

    Hi John
    A beautiful card.
    B xx

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  11. foxyg7 November 2017 at 08:29

    A beautiful card John. The wreath is stunning.xx

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  12. PharmacyMichele7 November 2017 at 08:31

    Lovely card today.

    Michele

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  13. granny sue7 November 2017 at 08:51

    Wow, that's a special card. SueL x

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  14. Patricia Howarth7 November 2017 at 08:58

    Morning Sue, Wow, a plethora of beautiful poinsettia's, and the buckle is so pretty. A beautiful card.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  15. ahappycrafter507 November 2017 at 09:03

    This card is definitely for people who appreciate how much work goes into some cards.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  16. Marion Scott7 November 2017 at 09:07

    Good morning John, this card is beautiful, a special card for special people.
    Marion S x

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  17. Rose in Chester7 November 2017 at 09:29

    Hi John,
    Beautiful card, but wouldn't do it for anyone who is not a crafter. And certainly wouldn't entrust the postal system with it.
    Hugs, Rose

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  18. Christine Harrop7 November 2017 at 09:33

    I absolutely love this John!! Christine xx

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  19. Yorks butterfly7 November 2017 at 09:37

    Wow John, a fabulous card, will have to have a try at this one.
    WENDYX

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  20. Anne7 November 2017 at 09:39

    What a gorgeous card, John. How on earth do you get those borders so even?

    Anne (Northampton)

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  21. Wendy L7 November 2017 at 09:50

    Most beautiful John, xxxx

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  22. June Horrocks7 November 2017 at 10:07

    Stunning beautiful thanks John love june xxxxx

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  23. Littlelamb7 November 2017 at 10:19

    A beautiful card John and definitely for someone special and who appreciates it. Take carexxx

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  24. Lynne L7 November 2017 at 10:43

    Hi John stunning card those poinsettias are fantastic

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  25. Margaret Iddon7 November 2017 at 11:13

    Simply beautiful. I may have to borrow this design.

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  26. Abfabdesigns7 November 2017 at 11:55

    So that means it must be for me 😂😂😂
    Great card John xx

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  27. Jackie T7 November 2017 at 12:19

    Hi John this is a stunning card it is just so pretty. It needs a box and to be given to someone special by hand. It is nice to add a bit of depth to now and again. Your stamped cards are brilliant for posting. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  28. Lisbeth7 November 2017 at 12:51

    Hi John. I think this card is just so stylish. I love all the poinsettias. Perfect.

    Lisbeth

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  29. Myra7 November 2017 at 13:10

    Hello John,
    A beautiful card and definitely one for a special friend or family member. It’s gorgeous!
    Love Myra xx

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  30. Barbara D7 November 2017 at 14:47

    Hi John,Wow absolutely stunning and beautiful,certainly one for special friends,but even with postage I would be happy to send it in a box Just wonderful.Stay healthy and happy Lots of Love Barbara Dxxx

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  31. Mrs J7 November 2017 at 15:02

    Hi John Love it and agree it calls for a box. Won't weigh a lot and if friends are worth the time and effort making it then I am sure they are worth the extra postage Take Care

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  32. SuzzieQ7 November 2017 at 15:30

    Beautiful card design and I love the depth.

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  33. cuilliesocks7 November 2017 at 15:57

    How beautiful John, Kate x

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  34. Anonymous7 November 2017 at 16:41

    Very nice card John has a lovely feel about it xx

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  35. Jenny L7 November 2017 at 16:44

    Hi John,
    oh my this card is so stunning and gorgeous.
    Your design as usual is excellently created.
    That card stock used is so pretty, and has such a lovely sheen.
    Excellent poinsettia wreath too.
    Lots of crafty regards. Jenny L.

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  36. Unknown7 November 2017 at 17:53

    Wow. That's all I can say John. WOW. XX XX

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  37. Poppyfield Card Crafts7 November 2017 at 19:20

    W O W..... my favourite all time Christmas card John. I'll pay the postage, just send it to me please!!

    June x

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  38. Poppyfield Card Crafts7 November 2017 at 19:21

    Me again! Please bring this beauty to Saturday's workshop!

    June x

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  39. sued997 November 2017 at 19:34

    Really gorgeous card.

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  40. Dawn Holben7 November 2017 at 20:00

    John this is stunning, i don't know about posting it as i wouldn't want to give it away lol.
    If i could make something as gorgeous as this i would want to hold on to it.

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  41. Maureen Killen7 November 2017 at 22:01

    Hello John,
    Oh this is absolutely beautiful. A special card for a special person, and to hang with the cost!!
    Maureen xx

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