Thursday 8 December 2011

More Lace Doily Fun

Good morning all!  I had a good rummage around and finally found the picture of this card that is another version of the card I posted on Tuesday.  I cut the lace doily motif dies in half again, but I mounted the borders over the edge of them this time.  I used the smaller lace doily accent pieces to create a fun corner piece for interest.  I used the really small accent piece to top it and bring some more red into the card for balance.  I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with labels 22 and inked around the edge.  When I demoed this, I used the black soot for this which I prefer to the Fired Brick used here, but I didn't photograph that one before they sent it out to an email recipient (you have to be quick and I wasn't!)  I used the black rhinestone Nestabling to give it a more focal centre and I cut a second labels 22 in black as a mat and turned it in the opposite direction.  Both this card and the previous version are extremely quick to make and work well for both male or female depending on the colour and the sentiment used, don't you think?  All for now, Sue x

76 comments:

Anonymous said...

Another pretty card Sue I like the colour combination and the way you have used the dies very clever thanks for the idea
Heather x

Missmizog said...

Hi Sue
Love this card and the similar one. Totally agree about being used for both male and female. Thank you Sue for all your inspiration.
Sue

mags said...

Beautiful Sue. Love the colours used and shows the versatility of these dies. Very creative.
Mags
x

Anonymous said...

Another stunning creation, i love the use of colour and the different ways you have used the dies. TFS
Hugs Amanda x

Jenny L said...

Hi Sue, I see you used the lace doily again very, very nice. I also agree it could be used for a man. Just can't wait to get up each morning and view your next creation. Lots of love Jenny L

Maryann Laursen said...

Again a really cool creation here Sue, really beautiful work. I love the colorscheme here too. Great work as always.

Maggie said...

Looks lovely in red Sue a very versatile design I agree, might have to case this one for Chrismas - still have lots to do!!!!

Maggie

Unknown said...

Great use of the dies. Love, Julia xxx

Elaine L said...

Two cards using the same dies but looking very different. Agree that they are great for any gender. Also great for people without a ribbon stash!!
Elaine

baa-me-chick said...

Very striking.......a really stunning card! Nicki xx

Clai01 said...

A really good card to make for everyone, love it!

joy said...

Very nice and it stands out against other cards.
joyce e

Anonymous said...

love this card it was one of my favs when you demod it on cnc hugs
Alison Glover

Carole Z said...

Yes I could easily see this for any gender...stunning! Carole Z x

Anonymous said...

Love this card - and all your others made with the doily lace dies. I am getting them for Christmas and can't wait to get going with trying them. Keep up with the ideas for them - they have all been fantastic. Caz

Hellma said...

Beautiful colour combination Sue, love that die set.

Bee and Dee said...

Such interesting colours really change the look of the card. Hugs Bee

Evik said...

Like the fun design.

Sandra F said...

Great card Sue

sheila said...

Lovely colour combination

Marie-Louise said...

Lovely card. Great colour combination.

dutchess said...

Morning Sue...it really is a versatile card as you say would be good for all occasions and now i have some of the sentiment stamps I can do more....I like red and grey together it looks real classy!take care Margaret

melanie said...

great card I liked it when you demo it on C&C
Melanie.

Clare said...

Love the colour combination on this card.

Clare x

pinky said...

It looks really intricate and impressive Sue!!

Sue Yorkshire said...

This is lovely Sue. I have just got the lace doilys and this as given me loads of inspiration

Sue x

Debbie Tinks said...

Hi Sue
lovely card
Merry Christmas to you and your Family
From Debbie

Janet said...

A lovely card that is not too 'fussy' for those who prefer the look. For me .... the fussier the better.

Cumbrianlass said...

A great card, with those dyes I love, and have not bought yet!!!
Janet xxx

CraftyJo said...

You're right, could be for either male or female, it's lovely

Anne RD said...

So similar, yet so different! Loved switching between the two cards trying to compare them; both lovely. I cannot decide which I prefer, so will have to try making my own version of both!
X Anne RD

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue very pretty card which also provides ideas
of how other dies can be used by cutting in half. I'm going to have a play. Thanks again

Unknown said...

Hi Sue,you never disappoint!another great take on the doily die sets. I've always wondered what to do with dose smaller pieces,luv it!
Thanks again for sharing.
Luv Bim x

Kate's Cards said...

Most striking Sue.

craftycarol said...

Hi Sue,
Another fab card...Thankyou.
carol x

Linda (Lindyloo) said...

Thanks for showing us the other variation Sue. I personally prefer the lilac version, though only because of one thing: I am not a lover of the corner pieces sorry.
I have had a look at the schedule for your shows Sue, and if its any help to anyone these are the times at present:
TUES 13Dec C&C 5&6pm - Ideal World 10pm &12am.
WED 14Dec C&C 11am & 6pm - Ideal world 8pm.
Looking forward to seeing your latest works of art. Have a good day one and all.
Regards Linda

craftymum said...

Great card Sue
hugs Sarah x

Fiona said...

Another good idea

PaulineC said...

These dies are so versatile. Another great look.

lilygee said...

I really like the original use of the lacy doily squares to make such an elegant focal point but I have to be honest and say I am not keen on the lace doily accent pieces on each corner - I think it's because they seems to compete with the beautiful central feature for attention. The colours are lovely and I will definitely use the lace doily squares this way myself. Really looking forward to seeing you soon Sue - I think we all get withdrawal symptoms when we don't see you for a while on C&C.
lots of love lilygee xxx

Lorraine said...

this is so beautiful sue i do love these dies xx

Sandra said...

Fantastic card Sue very elegant card
Sandra x

gwen marsden said...

simply stunning

Redanne said...

I love the way your eye is drawn to the centre of the card. You never fail to impress. Regards, Anne Rx

lion_tamer said...

so love your card thanks for sharing your ideas with us x

Jane said...

Like the colours

Jane xx

Crafty Loops said...

You never disappoint Due, this card is fantastic. And yes, I completely agree, depending on the sentiment it would be suitable for a male or female card. Smashing card. Lee x

Rhonda Miller said...

Wow, what a fun card.

CathyinMN said...

I really like the versatility of this card.

Mandy Makes and Mends said...

I love the variations and the colours are striking x

sheila said...

Nice to see the versitality of using the same dies with different colourways and touches, but prefered Tuesday's card, seemed to have a softer look.

Vie Carter said...

One of my favorite dies

great use of them, must try this idea

thanks Sue

Vie
x

Christine B. said...

Hi Sue you are so creative. Another great card. Especially liked the Turq and tan yesterday. Stunning. Hugs x ChrisB

Sue Parish said...

Goodness - no less than 3 things I wouldn't have thought of in this card! We learn so much from your ideas,Sue. Many, many thanks for sharing them with us. x

Vee said...

very nicely done. patterns within patterns. gotta get me some of that nestabling.
TFS

Rufus said...

Another clever card, always thinking outside the box!
R/

Jan.moogie said...

You never cease to amaze me with your clever ideas. Another great card Sue. x

sandra collis said...

Great card again to day

Uta said...

Wonderful card!

Unknown said...

This version is great as well!

Ellie Knol said...

LOVE this one as well, my question about the lace being cut by a die, I've already seen the answer!

Anonymous said...

How I wish I had more time to play with my new dies, but think it will have to wait until January. This is just gorgeous, so unusual
Elaine J

Vee Cassidy said...

Geometric loveliness. Vee x

Shelley said...

Beautiful card Sue.x

Lynne said...

inspired use of colour and Spellbinders combo. Love it.Suitable for either sex too.
Best wishes.
Lynne in Spain

Craftychris said...

I love these colours - I never would have thought of using these lacey dies for male cards but they work so well - a brilliant idea - thank you x

Carol S. said...

Love this one. So very different. Full of inspiration. hugs Carol S.xx

Sue said...

Love the doily dies and again an unusual colourway that really works - just imagine how much confetti you'd get out of this one :) - great card!

violetclouds said...

I like this one, I think it is more geometric than the other version - and for some reason that makes it more masculine? but then it could be because to me it looks rather like a game of dominoes is being played. I am sure the centre piece could be altered to reflect that rather than the reminder of the formal garden layout that this one also makes me think of?

miislucky said...

This is a very masculine card. I think I like it for that. Hugs, Mimi

Jackie D said...

I love this card Sue, the dies, the way you have used them and the colours

love from Jackie D

Anonymous said...

Love the colours again. Like all the chopping up and putting back together in a different way. You just increased the use of my spellbinders by i dont know how many. Great job!!!
born again spellbinder
Nadine
nzillingworth@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

This would be a good one for the boys xx

Tracy Heaton said...

Another lovely colour combination and a great card for any occasion.

Doreen said...

Wow how do you come up with your ideas.xxx

Liz said...

Hi sue
supper card I'm just doing hubby similar style card for crimbo tweaking it here and there. Watching and recording cc keep up the brill work xxx