Sunday 19 September 2010

Loving The Snowflake!

Who says that snowflakes don't go with red?!  I just love this combo, very striking, I think.  This new Spellbinder snowflake die is one of my absolute favourites.  I glittered the top snowflake but it just doesn't show up in the pic (you can see a spot of it that I forgot to dust off the card by the bow, though!) Those are my faux pearls in the corner that I made using the dries white Cosmic Shimmer glue and then dusting them with pearlescent mica.  After the glue has dried thoroughly, I give them a tiny spritz of water to set the mica after dusting them and they are ready to go.  Saves so much money if you don't have to purchase the real craft pearls too (More left over for other fun embellishments).  I have one last  Spellbinders POTW show to do in the morning (Monday the 20th) at 8am.  These nestibilities have been very popular and rightly so as they are amazingly versatile.  Please tune in if you get the chance.  All for now, Sue x

45 comments:

JULIEMCRANE said...

Hi Sue

Will have to try and watch your show tomorrow on the computer at work. Watched your others and what an inspiration. Your cards were gorgeous. You have such a flair with colour.
Don't mean to gush but credit where its due.
look forward to tomorrows demo's if they let you do any!!!!!

Julie x

Lorraine said...

this is beautiful and i loved all of your shows they were great and so many tips and techniques so thankyou i look forward to the next show.I love todays card the snowflake and borders are lush xx

MissD said...

Wull watch tomorrow the Snowflake is great and love the borders

themessycraftroom said...

Gorgeous card and all your demos were great. Thanks for all the inspiration. Hugs x ChrisB

Liz said...

loved the shows i saw yesterday, will definitely try and catch the show tomorrow as well. Love the snowflake card

Sew This N That said...

Your right Sue, it gives it a luxurious look. I always associate Xmas with red, gold and white (my tree décor lol). I adore your snowflake card and those faux pearls are awesome (I need some white glue, I only have clear) I can't wait to make some :)
*hugs* Heather x

The Taming of the Glue said...

Another great card...loving the shows. Wish I could have all the new dies. Guess I'll just have to win the lottery!

PaulineC said...

Your shows and cards were fabulous. I too particularly loved the snowflake and those wonderful borders.

PaulineC said...

I forgot in my last comment to say how much I like your bows with the covered buttons and the bow collars. I would love to know how you do your buttons.

Rhonda Miller said...

This is gorgeous. TFS.

Dawn said...

Absolutely gorgeous card!!! I will be having a go at your faux pearls in the near future, just need more hours in the day. I have recorded your pow shows so I can watch and rewind where necessary, I love spellbinders, where they go others try to follow...Thank you for all your wonderful ideas and inspiration x

♥Gemma♥ said...

Another stunning card and lovely colour too. Love the idea of the faux pearls, thanks for sharing will have to have ago myself as i love adding pearls to my cards.
hugs and xxx

sam21ski said...

Another fab card, although I did like the blue one you did on the show with the edging, where you used the 'waste' piece if you will, it was very refreshing xxxx

Von said...

Beautiful and I finaly managed to see the show work is getting in the way lol
Von x

Clare with paint in her hair said...

Fab shows this past few days, great ideas. Thanks for all the fab tutorials

Clare

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

This card is stunning...love the color combo and all the beautiful details..TFS!!!

Aurora said...

Gorgeous card....as usual Sue. Bought the Labels POTW and still contemplating the Xmas bundle...hmmm. BTW please tell us how you cover the buttons with paper without it ripping??? Pretty please! Look forward to todays show for more inspiration and ideas.
Dawn x

Rufus said...

Lovely card and great tip on the pearls!
R/

juli (sweetpz) said...

so pretty! i really like the red and white together!
hugs
juli

Vee said...

Sue, this card is outstanding. I will miss your 8am show today as I will be traveling. Have fun and it has been an awesome P O W. I am loving the Christmas dies and all of the neat ideas you are giving to us.
Wishing you the best.

marly said...

Hi Sue
Really enjoy your shows and can't get enough of your demo's. Your card ideas are inspiring.Thank you

Anonymous said...

what a gorgeous card. you're so clever sue
love mandy x

Lavender Rose said...
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Lavender Rose said...

The rich red contrasted with the crisp white is stunning. I have thoroughly enjoyed your shows on C&C and love your style.

Anonymous said...

what a lovely array of samples on the pow shows really love the media set

mandy said...

the spellbinders must be the hardest shows esp 4 pow because you have to show such a variety of styles but you seem to have cracked it. of all the shows i've seen so far every1 is different well done. you can take a plain piece of card & make a magical maserpiece you're so clever sue.
keep on demoing. proise i will get to 1 of your worlshops luv mandy x

Kate's Cards said...

Hi Sue
Caught a rerun of one show, brilliant samples! What a marathon you must be exhausted!

mae said...

So pretty!!!!!!

Unknown said...

Mmmmm red & white - my favourite colours. Lovely card Sue

LellyJelly said...

Just when I think there can't be any more combinations another stunning card pops up!

Irena said...

Just stunning card, I love it.

Papercraft By Carole said...

This is stunning - I'm really tempted by the snowflake die!! The colour scheme on this card is very striking and effective! Cxx

KimberleyG said...

That really is a striking combination. It's a beautiful card! That is so cool, being able to make your own pearls.
BTW, now that I have a fancy new computer monitor, your webpage background really shows off well; it is very pretty.

miislucky said...

You are right what a lovely combo! This ia a very elegant card. Love the flourish in the corners too! Very pretty card!!! Thanks for sharing your great works of art with us! Mimi

Nikki said...

I'm loving this snowflake too it's such a beautiful card you've made :)

Carole RB said...

Hi Sue

I love your card, simple and so beautiful

Sarpreet said...

wow! this is stunning, the red against the white. Love the colour combination

Lisa said...

WOW, this snowflake is awesome!! I love the color combo, simple but really pretty :)

Lisa J said...

Just might to go out and get me some of the nestabilities! Very elegant card!

Anonymous said...

This card is simply gorgeous. I've never done snowflakes on red, but it sure works.

Unknown said...

this card is so sumptious x Leigh x

Mariza Sales said...

So pretty! I really like the red and white together!
hugs

Neet said...

I can't believe I have only just found you. What gorgeous cards. Not only have I signed up as a follower but you are going to have to go in my sidebar.

Meda said...

Love snowflakes too. I haven't been able to create much with them though.

Debbi said...

WOW! I love the edge border, and the colors and sparkle make this card really stunning.
*smiles*
debbi