Hi there blog friends! I have a card today and new candy today for you. I hope either one or the other will appeal to you! The card for today's post was fun for me because it was a little bit different. I was trying to get the gold and copper crocheted ribbon to work together on this card so I used a metallic gold cardstock that I embossed with the Grand Impressibilities. I lightly sanded it and then inked the embossed areas with Vintage Photo Distress ink. I was pleased that the vintage photo ink picked up the copper quite nicely. I cut a large lacy circle for the background and cut it in half, mounting it behind my embossed panel. I cut two more of the smaller sized lacy circles for my focal element. I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with a fancy tag die then inked it lightly with vintage photo. I added a bow of black vintage ribbon and topped it with a flower made from the copper crochet ribbon. I added a few more flowers, one from the gold and one from the copper ribbon with a few foliage sprigs. Black rhinestone swirls finished the piece off.
If the card isn't your cup of tea, how about this lot of blog candy? Five stamp sets, Tim Holtz numerals, TH grunge board, Adirondack ink pad, archival ink pad, acrylic block, rhinestone swirls, two distress inks, two mounted rubber stamps, two Cosmic Shimmer embossing powders and a huge pile of ribbons! What would you do with this lot of candy? Got any plans? When we reach 2200 followers, I will draw a name. To be part of the draw, you need to become a follower and email me your details. And if you leave a comment after each new post (not mandatory) but you will receive extra entries to increase your odds! I like to reward you if I can see you have taken the time to stop by the blog. Also, don't forget that we are still playing the comment game so there are more prizes for the posts that have 100 comments or more. What do you say, do you want to play?! If you have any questions, just email me at
americansue1@gmail.com All for now, Sue x
Hi there blog friends! I have a card today and new candy today for you. I hope either one or the other will appeal to you! The card for today's post was fun for me because it was a little bit different. I was trying to get the gold and copper crocheted ribbon to work together on this card so I used a metallic gold cardstock that I embossed with the Grand Impressibilities. I lightly sanded it and then inked the embossed areas with Vintage Photo Distress ink. I was pleased that the vintage photo ink picked up the copper quite nicely. I cut a large lacy circle for the background and cut it in half, mounting it behind my embossed panel. I cut two more of the smaller sized lacy circles for my focal element. I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with a fancy tag die then inked it lightly with vintage photo. I added a bow of black vintage ribbon and topped it with a flower made from the copper crochet ribbon. I added a few more flowers, one from the gold and one from the copper ribbon with a few foliage sprigs. Black rhinestone swirls finished the piece off.
If the card isn't your cup of tea, how about this lot of blog candy? Five stamp sets, Tim Holtz numerals, TH grunge board, Adirondack ink pad, archival ink pad, acrylic block, rhinestone swirls, two distress inks, two mounted rubber stamps, two Cosmic Shimmer embossing powders and a huge pile of ribbons! What would you do with this lot of candy? Got any plans? When we reach 2200 followers, I will draw a name. To be part of the draw, you need to become a follower and email me your details. And if you leave a comment after each new post (not mandatory) but you will receive extra entries to increase your odds! I like to reward you if I can see you have taken the time to stop by the blog. Also, don't forget that we are still playing the comment game so there are more prizes for the posts that have 100 comments or more. What do you say, do you want to play?! If you have any questions, just email me at americansue1@gmail.com All for now, Sue x
163 comments:
What a gorgeous card. I love those colors.
What a yummy new candy. Thanks for a chance.
Another stunning card Sue the colours are fabulous. I love the colours you have used especially the flowers. Thank for the chance to win some amizing blog candy
Heather x
Good morning Sue what a beautiful card i just love it
Hugs
Alison Glover
Great card and fab candy, I have my fingers crossed!!x trace x
great card love the way you made the lacey circle bigger ,would love to win the candy melanie xx
Love this elegant card
Ann
Super card Sue. Love the colours together and how you have put it all together. Thanks for the chance to win your fab candy.
Mags
x
Another inspirational card, colours are great. The candy looks fantastic, another reason to look forward to the New Year.
Sue
Hi Sue, love the flowers and the strong colour combinations work well together. MMm there is a great selection in the candy draw, good luck to all. All the best Suzie B x
What a gorgeous card. I love those colors. Thanks for the chance to win your fab candy.
Tanya x
Sue, such a stunning card. Love the colour copper. Just wish it could be found more in shops etc for cardmaking as I prefer it to gold and silver. Thanks for the chance of winning some candy. Wishing you and your family all the very best for 2012. Kym x
Wow what a lovely card Sue. The embossed, sanded and inked background is a winner for me.x
Your card is gorgeous!! Thanks for a chance to win some fabulous candy!! happy New year to you!! Hugsxx
What a gorgeous card Sue. I love those colors the embossing is stunning. Thanks for the chance to win your fab candy.
helen
An awesome card as always Sue and the new prize is just over the moon, and I would sure love to be the lucky one to get this bunch, that´s for sure. I love all TH stuff, so this would be sooo cool.
Have a wonderful New Year, I´m on my way out, so wount be back til afterNew Year now, I´m afraid.
another fab card Sue - I love the crochet embellishment - all the best for 2012 and thanks for the candy oppoertunity
Fab card, super candy. What more can anyone ask of a blog? Thank You! Love, Julia xxxx
This is a wonderful card!
Thanks for the chance with the candy... maybe this time is mine??? :)
Have a happy new year, Sue!
Very classy Sue, I do like most things you do so no surprise this falls into that category.
Fab candy too. thanks for the chance of winning.
Jenny x
Stunning card Sue, I love everything about it, thanks for the chance to win some candy. x
Love the colour combo here sue and the ribbon is fab.......love the chance to win some of that beautiful ribbon..it's to die for ..thanks for the chance x
Hi Sue, really great card. I just love anything that has gold and copper in it. I very rarely leave these colours out of my cards. The new candy is fab how can I get excited about candy that isn't sweet LOL. Craft goodies is the only thing besides sweet things that do this to me. Lots of love. Jenny L
Have resisted the swirls so far but each time I see one of your cards I keep thinking I will have to get some. Bought the Tim Holtz ruler yesterday so I can do the paper piercing that you make look really easy but I will find out today! Went a bit mad in the sale at a certain hobby shop yesterday and have lots of lovely bits to play with today. Keep up the good work, filling me with ideas x
Another beautifully elegant card Sue. Love the copper and gold, they work well together contrasted against the black. That candy is awesome so thanks for the chance to win it.
Hugs
Lesley Xx
Hi Sue
Stunning card. Your recent shows on C & C inspired me to get some more spell binders dies. I receieved the mega bundle from my family this Christmas/birthday (28th) so now looking through your blogs for inspiration. Could you tell me where you get your vintage ribbon. Is it also from C & C?
Linda
Morning sue I love the copper and black together I missed out on the crchet ribbon and hope it and you will soon be back on C&C whats this about doing the craft cruise!!!!take care Margaret
What a lovely card Sue, a really extravagant bow, love it. Anne x
So elegant card.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Have a nice day.
Hi Sue the card is lovely . colours are great joyce e
Hello Sue
Love the flowers ! Mine are still to bulky for a card for sending in the post, not quite mastered it yet!
Love Marg
love the colourways on this sue the crochet flowers look lovely too x hazel
This card is beautiul Sue, I love the colours and the layout - its perfect
and that candy!!!! Would love to win just a part of it.
Sue xxxx
Hi Sue love this card,the copper and gold theme goes together so well.Looking forward to your return to CC Tom
Hi Sue . I Like cards with gold , bronze and black together and this one is lovely too. Yvonne xx
Love the colours in this card, and the flowers are super - need to perfect mine before a use them on a card.
As for the candy, just a small part would be fantastic.
Hugs
Amanda x
Beautiful! I especially love the embossing and the stunning bow. Very generous candy too.
Take care
Tracy x
Love the card great colours I go to your blog first everyday
Dear Sue
I really lovely card;I like the way you have used metallics but have made them with more of a low lit sheen than shine which gives it so much more depth and weight. May I ask which black card stock you use? It always looks so deep and true coloured.
Vee x
Love the card Sue, I used that sentiment die yesterday and love it. I am having so much fun with my Christmas pressie and all my lovely dies thanks to your inspiration. My family groan when I go into the telly as I always put my taped C&C programmes of you on lol.
Hi Sue
Another very beautiful card, I have a friend with a birthday in January and I think her card is going to be very similay!!
Great blog candy.
Janet xxx
hi Sue, love this card, colours are fab and your bows are stunning. visit your blog every day for inspiration, all your cards are beautiful
Lovely card - very elegant. Fantastic candy also.
beautiful card, love the colours you use and fab candy thanks for the chance to win ang xx
Lovely candy, and a good incentive to comment, I often just pop by and don't.
Fabulous candy! Thanks for the chance to win :)
Super card (as always!) and fantastic candy
Great card Sue, It would be lovely to win all that candy, keep my fingers crossed but good luck to whoever does.
Yet more inspiration Sue - this card is gorgeous (as are all your others)......... thanks for the chance to win the blog candy. Hope you reach 2200 soon!
Hugs.
Karen x
What better way to round off a year than with a card so full of yumminess it should carry a health warning. Yet another beauty Sue! Hope we are never called upon to choose a favourite, 'cos that would be entirely impossible.
Thank you for ensuring so many lovely, inspirational things came out of 2011.
HAPPY NEW YEAR all!
Marion
Another fabulous card Sue. I don't think you ever make any cards I don't like. You are such an inspiration to me.
I love this colour scheme, it's classy not brassie,,! The crochet flowers too look stunning ......... You did it again girl!!!
I love this card. It's so elegant
A very Victorian card card reminds me of Queen Victoria. A Classic Card from a Classic Women
Paul
paulschambers@hotmail.co.uk
Hi Sue
where do i start, all those layers. Does it wiegh a lot? Never thought to half cover the dies so early on in the design. Yet more fun to try hehe.
Just getting into the nestabling. Amazing effects.
Hug
born again spellbinder
Nadine x
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Sue I love this card as much as all your others. Thank you for the inspiration and also for a chance for the candy
Lizzie (serial copycat lol!) xx
They both appeal to me Sue and a big Thankyou for offering us the chance to win this candy, it looks fantastic, I don't think i have even one of those items, so good choices! Oh the card is great too ha !
Sue, the flowers made from the crochet ribbon are just gorgeous, another great idea. Love the nestabling too. Thank you for the opportunity to win the candy, if I won I would probably do some steampunk cards on Kraft card. Regards, Anne Rx
I'll play, I'll play :D
That's another lovely card today - think I should try to CASE it for a 70th birthday card I'm making for my S-I-L - I'm a bit stuck for ideas for the front decoration (got the inside done!). Thanks for inspiring.
I love your cards. They are soo elegant!
LOVELY LOVELY LOVELY!
Yet another card that seems to out do the last (although all are just LOVELY!)
Happy New Year to everyone!
Sue this card is lovely as usual. Keep up the good work. Chris
Hi Sue
The blog candy looks very appealing and so does the card-love them both!
Eileen x
A stunning card Sue and amazing candy on offer too. Thank you
hugs Sarah x
Hi Sue. Another fabulous card. I look at your Blog every morning, it's a great start to any ones day.
LOL Chrissie x
Love the card (and all the others on your blog). Thank you for being an inspiration to us all. Now I have to go and try out my Christmas pressie spellbinders...
Wow. Love the gold and copper together with the black. Thanks for continuing to post inspiration every day, Sue!
Yay for new candy. like how you used the Grand Impressibility. since I just got the Grand Caliber for Christmas, I can now play with the larger pieces.
Great card Sue & great blog candy. Thank you Ann W
Love the colours on this card and the individual techniques, Sue, though I go for something a little simpler, as you know. As for the super blog candy, having already won such a fantastic stash ( I did share! ) I would be giving it all away to friends so that at least 4 or 5 people could get a treat.x
Wow the candy is amazing. I have just recently found your blog sue and now i am addicted to every day looking lol. You are such an inspiration, I love every single card and everything u do. x
another fantastic card, love the colours. Great blog candy too. Thanks Jean
Wouldn't have thought to use this color combo, but I absolutely find it stunning!! Thanks for the opportunity to win some yummies!!
A wonderful cards Hugs Bee
Love this card Sue and the candy is amazing.
I love the card - as always you are a daily inspiration!
Hi Sue,
Another stunning card.May have to 'borrow' this one.xx
I really like all your cards and the way you explain everything, which is great for me, as I am only a novice and still learning about everything!
Chris
another wonderfull card and O.M.G. I f i won that prize it would be like winning the Lottery.
Ita
Hi Sue
I love your card. Unusual colors but so beautiful.
Happy New Year
Hi Sue,
I love this card, I like the overall card but the flowers are my favourits thing on there and the colours are just up my street.
Cazrol x
Hi Sue, I love the effect on the metallic gold card. Thanks Sue, another idea to try!! Of course love the new Candy. Wow! What a New Year gift that would make! Keeping my fingers crossed, as I make and sell my goods for a local charity. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Hi Sue,
I love the textured background & would never have guessed from the photo that you had dry embossed, sanded & inked mirror card to create it. Brilliant.
With love and light Theresa
Love that card Sue, mind you I love all your cards.
I have to confess I get loads of inspiration from
lots of your cards.
I never win things,but Hey! Ho! how happy would I be if I won.................
Hugs,
Patricia
Wow! To the card and the Candi! This card is sheer elegance Sue..today was the first chance this week I've had to craft & I have quite a few cards to make...so thank you for all your inspiration X Carole Z x
Fantastic candy Sue - fingers crossed!!!!!!!!!
Not sure the card is really me but as usual it is very well constructed
Beautiful card! Sue. Love the color and design it's very elegant. That is a must try color for me. :) very inspiring
Luanne
craftersreference.blogspot.com
Wow, what a super card. Having spent the last couple of months making nothing but Christmas cards, it is now time to move on and what better place to visit than your blog for inspiration and ideas. I would never have thought of mixing metallics like this until I saw the result you have achieved. Thank you
Love that card. I think that the crochet ribbon flowers are particularly lovely. As for the blog candy all I can say is WOW!!!
Love everything about this card, especially those colours.
lots of love lilygee
I look forward SO much to these daily emails - always wonderful inspiration! Thank you.
Love what you did with the Impressabilities. Great card as always. love Helen
hi sue
hope you had a lovely xmas i love the lovely earthtones in this card i also love the ribbon flowers beautiful as usual.
hope u have a lovely new year
Visit your blog every day for inspiration, all your cards are beautiful. I never win anything but still Thank you for all your inspiration.
Jane xx
Hi Sue, I've been trying to comment all day but the internet kept going down, let's hope I'm more successful this time. I love this card and the colours are terrific. I passed on the Grand Impressabilities when you were last on C & C but the more I see you using them, the more I think maybe I need them! Whoever wins the super selection of candy will be one very happy crafter. You are so generous.
All the best to everyone for a Happy New Year when it comes - not long to wait now.
Frances
well sue youve done it again another fantastic card i dont know how you do it i would love the chance of being entered for your blog candy thank you
debbie xx
Hi Sue, another fantastic card, you truly are one amazing lady! I am very into my kraft/tan/brown/copper/gold and black colour scheme's at the mo, so this and your previous card are right up my street, lol. Hope you have a great NYE and may the new year fulfil all your hopes and dreams.
Hugs, Dawn xx
Card and candy both great!
Its great to get away from xmas cards and your blog is the No.1 site for inspiration. Hope you will be back on C&C soon as I have missed your fab demos with your craft brother Dean!!!
Thanks for chance of candy
Gill A
Like either of them? I love both the card and the candy! You never fail to inspire me
beautiful card - love the colours xxx
Recently joined blog, I was very lucky this Christmas and received 16 of your dies, I love your cards and they are source of inspiration. Thank you. x
Beautiful card, fabulous colours, you have excelled again Sue. You are so generous with your candy and one of your followers will be a very happy bunny.
Wishing you and your family all the best for a Happy New Year.
Hugs
Christine xxx
The colours work really well together, love it, as for crocheting .....well If you want to pop round and have a word with my Rottwieller pup, he Might leave the wools and threads alone, long enough for me to do something with it, as it is he seems convinced that he's actually a cat, and balls of wool, and threads, are for running off with, and dragging all over the house!!
I love all your cards Sue, so much that you've persauded me to create a google account so that I can comment on your cards. STUNNING is the word I would use for them. Because of your creations and your demos on Create and Craft I bought the big multibuy of SP dies. Hopefully I may be able to make some beautiful cards like yours. I'm not very good at stamping so I think the candy could help me get better..lol..take care..xxx
Another great card Sue love the idea of being in your draw especialy for just enjoying looking at your creations
Have a great new year i will look forward to your next creation maybe something in pastel shades to brighten up these winter nights
Theresa x
I love your choice of colours and cannot wait for your next programmes on C&C. A Very Happy 2012.
love the colours Sue and the design, tfs Helen o xxx
PS Amazing candy fingers crossed xxx
Oh Sue this is an absolute cracker. I will have a go at similar on New Years Day. Hope 2012 brings you some Peace from the lovve of your family and friends.
All the Best From Scotland
lorraine
xxx
Beautiful card once again. Thanks for the tip of sanding down mirri card, will give that a go.
Very generous candy sue fingers crossed. Edwina
Wow another great card. I think I have done all the housework so have earnt some crafting time, think I may have a go at some of your recent cards, they are really lovely.
Vicki :)
Hi Sue
The colours are fantastic, you are an inspiration and I would like to thank you for all the great ideas that you share with us. The candy is impressive. Happy New Year to you.
LOL, June
I love this colour combination each different combination you put together gives me another favourite. Keep up the good work
Mmmm a very elagent card, do love those clolours together, thax as always for sharing :)
Hi Sue
Once again you've excelled.
The colours work well together and the card is amazing
Have a great 2012
Love Sue X
Lovely card and great colour combo
Wonderful blog candy - you are so generous with your blog time and cards
Thanks Sue
Vie
x
Wowser! what a dramatic card - that will be treasured by the recipient. It is absolutely gorgeous! copper and black... mmmm... now where's my copper embossing powder? The blog candy looks AMAZING - thank you for the opportunity to enter, you already have my email addy from earlier this week. Take care Sue xx
Great card, great candy! I missed out on that crocheted ribbon too - but Sam Poole has just got it back in stock and she does the vintage ribbon as well, hope this is helpful. (There's a link to her Blog & Shop on the right hand side of this page). Happy New Year to everyone and special thanks to you, Sue, for this lovely blog - I do look forward to it so much. Sue x
Hi Sue
A lot of work went into that lovely card, to me it has a Victorian feel, I think it's the lovely black ribbon. I do love that ribbon....something else to add to my wish list :D
Pretty! Love the way the black swirl pulls it together. The bow is yummy looking!
R/
Hello Sue, firstly I apologise for the ungodly hour but I have been having a rather bad time with sleeping again. I am actually getting tired now, so will be quick today and then get to bed.
Another stylish card and I love the way you halved the lacey circles each side of the central embossed panel.
Wow and what gorgeous candy. I cannot think of what to do with it right now so I will take a good look tomorrow after (hopefully) some sleep and let you know then if thats ok.
Best wishes to you and yours Linda
Fabulous card Sue. And of course we want to play lol! Excellent goodies and a blog truly worth watching. xx Jan
Love following your blog, Sue and seeing what you come up with each day! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win your lovely candy! Best wishes Karen x
Hi Sue,
These colours look great together
love from Jackie D
Hi Sue,
Another beautiful card today!! Simply elegant, love the colours also. I would love to be in with a chance to win your amazing candy - thank you so much for the opportunity!! It's wonderful!
Oksana xx
I love the card, especially the roses,so pretty. Terrie
Hi Sue, Had a great afternoon yesterday watching your DVD and then had a play with my dies and did some faux paper weaving. So glad you and Spellbinders came into my life!!!! New Year Wishes to you. Sandra.
Oh what an amazing prize to win for some lucky crafter xxxx
Great card & some sriously awesome candy! Drooling..........;-)
Nicki xx
Sue
You've done a wonderful job on this one, I love those 'flowers' and the contrasting colours work wonderfully.
I need that candy. I really, really need that candy. lol
Katy xXx
Hi Sue and a very happy new year to you. I love this card its probably one of my favourites of late, and there are quite a few!!!
Millie xxx
Really beautiful card. Thanks for another chance to win.
Clare x
Hi Sue, what a wonderful card, I wish I had an ounce of your talent... I keep on trying though, thank you for your wonderful work. Liz x
Hi Sue wish my cards looked like yours.
Wonder what you got in store for us next year.
joyce e
Beautiful card. The candy looks fantastic. Got my fingers crossed! Karen x
Hey Sue,
Ever heard The Candyman song by Sammy Davis Jnr? The candy comp. made me think of it and have rejigged the lyrics a bit:
Who can take a blank card, sprinkle it with dew
Cover with Spellbinders and a ribbon or two
Candy Sue can, oh Candy Sue can
Candy Sue can 'cause she mixes it with love and makes crafting so good!
Am looking forward to seeing your next 365 cards!
Happy New Year!
I would love to be in with a chance to win some blog candy.
happy crafting
Jacqueline
Lovely candy. All the best for the New Year to you and your family.
Debbie
Another really beautiful card. I like the effect of the crocheted ribbon flowers. Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous blog candy!
Sue lovely candy happy new year
from Debbie
Happy New Year Sue!
Thanks for another chance to win some wonderful candy and the gorgeous card.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Have a Happy New Year Sue and look forward to seeing more of your lovely cards.
Thabnks for the chance to win some candy.
Happy New Year!
Looking forward to another year of beautiful cards.
Thanks for another chance to win.
Another year of your beautiful cards...I can't wait! Thanks for the chance to win!
Do you ever make a naff card? I've not seen one that I've not want to make yet. Christmas cards were a big hit thanks to a couple of ideas from our Sue.
Hope the new year brings you brighter times Sue x
Please tell where those GORGEOUS metallic crochet ribbons are available, they are FAB-U-LOS !!
So looking forward to all of your 2012 inspiration
Huge Hugs
Sandra Riley
Cant wait for your cards in 2012 i love them all!!!!
Fab card and fantastic candy - thank you so much for the chance to win! xx
What a card to almost end the year on,it's just great
Black color some times reflect sadness but this card is very pleasing.
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Gosh sue, you are really pushing the boat out this time, what a great prize for a lucky someone. Fabulous card too, as always, you have so many different ideas,, well done you. I've enjoyed seeing all your cards this year and am looking forward to what 2012 brings already xxx sue
This sweet tasting candy is the best type because I won't put any pounds on! Thanks for the opportunity!
Ellie Maggie x
Hello, I am a new follower having found your blog through the Crafty Blogs listings. What have I been missing?!! Such gorgeous inspiration on how to get better use out of my Spellbinders. They really are the stars of the show on your cards. Thank you for the chance to win such fantastic goodies; it is very generous of you.
Oh someone is going to be a very happy bunny to win all those goodies, fingers crossed it is me!!!
How did I miss this? I swear, times gets away from me. Anyway, this card is gorgeous Sue - I don't think I have seen a card of yours that I don't like :) This giveaway is awesome! I would so love to win this! I will post it on my sidebar so hopefully you will get to 2200 soon and I will be crossing my toes and fingers until you draw the name :) Thanks for all the inspiration and fun giveaways!
Sue, always a source of information and such an inspiration so glad I've found your blog, the card is lovely and the blog candy looks yummy x
Such a classy card ,love it.love Elaine H
Thank you for the opportunity to win such lovely goodies - I am off to explore your blog :)
Celestial Things
Wow! What couldn't I do with all that candy! Fantastic stamps and embellishments. Sure I hope to win, but how very nice of you to provide this chance. Thank you and love your style.
Cheri
I did put your candy on my blog a long time ago, but couldn't find my comment in the row, so, I am doing it now..
Thanks for a chance to win....
Beautiful card! I love the elegance! You are offering a wonderful blog candy! I hope I am not too late, as I see you already hit your mark. I will e-mail you my details anyway incase there is a chance. Thank You for the opportunity. I will be stopping back, I love your work!
Hi..
I would love to know if I can participate this lovely candy?
I am your follower - crie artezzanato
I shared this link on my blog (side bar) www.crieartezzanato.blogspot.com
Thanks for the opportunity to win this lovely candy.
Hugs from Brazil.
Val Rodrigues
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