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Tuesday 1 November 2011

A Monochromatic Piece

A very good morning to all!  Try as I might to get a good picture of this card, this is the best I could do!  So sorry about that as this card is really rather pretty in real life.  There are a couple of things about this card that I will explain.  It was to be a demo on the last set of shows, but there was a bit of a last minute change in the embossing folders on the show.  The two that I used here did not actually show up in the last shipment due to a bit of a mix up.   We are told they will now be available late November, so you are actually getting a cheeky sneak peek!  The white  background has been embossed with houndstooth folder.  The black accent piece has been embossed with the folder called "Tied Together."  I am quite taken with both of these so I can't wait until the stock arrives.  I used the new silver PVA glue to make small dots at each junction in the embossing.  The sentiment was stamped and a frame of silver card was cut out of label 10 and labels 20, then an insert piece of black card was cut with a smaller labels 10 die.  I cut a faux nestie using the largest size of the labels 10 as a guide too.  Wrapped a couple of pieces of black vintage ribbon around the card and tied a messy bow and then added some Baker twine and a zipper rose.  I decided on the black rather than the silver  PVA glue to create a bolder frame for the entire card and three black glints in the upper corner to finish it off.  Enjoy!  All for now, Sue x
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43 comments:

  1. Susanne1 November 2011 at 06:36

    Lovely and elegant... The zipper rose I like a lot... Hugs Susanne

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  2. Maryann Laursen1 November 2011 at 06:54

    Such an awesome card again here Sue. I just love that embossingfolder on the black layer, it looks really gorgeous and with these white pearls on it, it looks like a million. Really beautiful and elegant card, and white and black is always a good choise for almost anything.

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  3. Jan 1 November 2011 at 07:02

    Wow Sue this is stunning xx Jan

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  4. Neha Jain1 November 2011 at 07:08

    lovely

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  5. Unknown1 November 2011 at 07:23

    Lovely. Julia xxx

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  6. craftymum1 November 2011 at 08:17

    Love the monochromatic look.Great card Sue
    Sarah x

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  7. Chloe's Nan1 November 2011 at 08:31

    Love the Tied Together embossed panel. Black and white is very classy xx

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  8. Sandra Riley1 November 2011 at 08:57

    OOh Sue can't wait for those new embossing folders, I have just received all the fab Spellbinder dies from the POTD, I am looking through your amazing blog for some inspiration now!!!
    HUGE thanks
    Sandra Riley

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  9. Sandra F1 November 2011 at 08:58

    Another lovely card Sue.

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  10. dutchess1 November 2011 at 10:05

    thank you Sue....I loved this card when I saw you on POTW that background folder is definitely going to be one of my favourites and I look forward to it arriving.....take care margaret

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  11. scrapper1 November 2011 at 10:12

    Lovely card and looking forward to the new embossing folders - what size will they be please?
    A plea for the Leighton Buzzard weekend - is it possible to bring some of your samples with you since you say this looks better "in the flesh"??

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  12. craftycarol1 November 2011 at 10:28

    Once again you have produced a beautiful card and the monochrome is very striking.Thankyou.
    Carol x

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  13. Anonymous1 November 2011 at 10:51

    Another beautiful card and as others have said I too can't wait for the embossing folders to arrive. Just received 4 of the A4 embossing folders and WOW ! my favourite (at the moment) ;-) is the one with the clocks on it because it works well with my steampunk stamps and papers.
    Heather x

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  14. Pam1 November 2011 at 11:02

    Very elegant card - thanks for the inspiration.
    Pam xx

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  15. Rita1 November 2011 at 11:12

    Sue, your card to-day is just so Classy. I love the monochrome look. Hugs Rita xxxx

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  16. Sandra1 November 2011 at 11:14

    Love it very simple but very stunning
    Sandra x

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  17. eileen.fj1 November 2011 at 12:07

    Hi Sue
    Love the monochrome-very elegant card.

    Eileen x

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  18. Cheryl1 November 2011 at 13:11

    Black and white is so elegant, and as usual, you have done a great job! Love it.

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  19. Rachel Fisher1 November 2011 at 13:35

    Very elegant - love the ribbon!

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  20. Mandy Makes and Mends 1 November 2011 at 14:52

    Love that embossing folder sue the card looks great .Mandy x

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  21. Fiona1 November 2011 at 15:06

    I think I will soon succumb to the coloured PVA glues!

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  22. Crafty Loops1 November 2011 at 15:28

    This is beautiful, I love the flower. How stunning. Lee x

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  23. KimberleyG1 November 2011 at 17:50

    -Love the tied together embossing.

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  24. Uta1 November 2011 at 18:23

    beautiful monochromatic card

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  25. Missmizog1 November 2011 at 18:36

    Hi Sue
    I love the tied together embossing folder. This card is stunning.
    Sue

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  26. Lindyloo1 November 2011 at 18:56

    Stunning!
    Funny enough I am sat here on my laptop, watching a recording of your show on 20th Oct and spotted this embossing on a lovely card with just Fancy Tags and swirly pearls. I loved it so much, I was about to email you for info. So thank you Sue not only for the beautiful inspiration but also the info. (Hope you have forgiven me for my last post) lol. regards Linda

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  27. Lynne M1 November 2011 at 19:08

    Stunning card, love the embossing folders, know I will be looking out for them to add to my stash. Lol Lynne mills

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  28. Clai011 November 2011 at 19:08

    Lovely card as always !

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  29. PaulineC1 November 2011 at 19:26

    I particularly like the "tied together" embossing folder, especially used in the way you have with the silver cosmic shimmer dots.

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  30. Carole Z1 November 2011 at 20:18

    Stunning Sue....really liking this embossing folder, but love the way you have tied the ribbon added the zipper rose x

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  31. Anonymous1 November 2011 at 20:42

    Love all your cards, they certainly inspire me. Thanks Sue

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  32. Christine B.1 November 2011 at 21:50

    Wow Sue I've missed some beautiful cards. Sorry not been around spending all my time at the hospital at the moment. Will be back to catch up again soon. Take care and have fun. Hugs x ChrisB

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  33. Barbara Phillips1 November 2011 at 22:27

    Beautiful card, the embossing folder is gorgeous, cant wait to get my hands on it.

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  34. Anonymous1 November 2011 at 22:43

    lovely card Sue

    will look out for the embossing folders

    Vie Carter
    x

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  35. Rufus2 November 2011 at 03:15

    Really like that Tied Together embossing folder!
    R/

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  36. Anonymous2 November 2011 at 07:01

    A simply stunning card as usual.
    Loving the embossing folders and also the 'tied together' look.
    Hugs Amanda x

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  37. Anonymous2 November 2011 at 14:57

    I just LOVE this card. Those folders are to die for can't wait for them to come instock. Great job as always.
    Sue C

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  38. Anne2 November 2011 at 17:17

    Beautiful card Sue more embossing folders I think to add to my collection Hugs Anne x

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  39. Anne2 November 2011 at 17:18

    Gorgeous card Sue more folders that I must have Hugs Anne x

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  40. Anonymous3 November 2011 at 22:05

    A lovely card ,like monochramatic
    Ruth B

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  41. Lynn (delphinoid)3 November 2011 at 23:10

    Such an elegant card! It's gorgeous.

    Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

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  42. Craftypurpledragon4 November 2011 at 12:45

    Hi Sue,
    I think the monochrome look is so sophisticated.
    Love and Light
    Suz x

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  43. craftylisa6 November 2011 at 00:35

    hi sue this card looks so sophisticated

    lisa x

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