Hi guys! It's a bit early for Valentines Day and this certainly looks as if it could pass for a card for that special day, doesn't it. Using the heart circles, the heart edgeabilities and the three hearts in the right corner, one would think it was for Valentines Day, but I wasn't even thinking along those lines at all for it. However, when I finished it, that was all I saw! Oh well, sometimes we just end up somewhere completely different than where we started from, huh? I actually cut three of the heart circles, one in red, one in white and one in black. I snipped between each and every heart around the circle so that they could be pushed forward to create a frilly edge to the circle. I embossed the background with the folder called Intrinsic to create a swirly texture background. I used the white Inksential pen to faux stitch around the inner and outer black mat on the card as well as the centre of the border. The border was created using several of the edgeability dies with hearts in them.
I added a black and red plaid bow from ribbon in my craft stash. A black button with Bakers Twine and two decorative pearl pins complete the bow.
I used three hearts that were leftover from cutting the circle heart die and added them to the corner to complete the card. Maybe I should have kept this card to post in February, who knows! LOL All for now, Sue x
I added a black and red plaid bow from ribbon in my craft stash. A black button with Bakers Twine and two decorative pearl pins complete the bow.
Wonderful card Sue. That bow is simply divine and the button and pins are the finishing touch. I do love red and black together.
ReplyDeleteMags
x
What a stunning card. Love red and black together
ReplyDeleteSue
Beautiful card Sue. Love how the edgeabilities work so well together. Julia xxxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue, and I sooo love red and black together. It looks sooo elegant and the heart theme can always be used, that´s for sure.
ReplyDeleteHope you´re feeling a bit better today hun.
Hi Sue, wow what a great card. I see you've got your ribbon back and a check one too. LoL. Love the white stitching around it really does finish it off. Lots of love. Jenny L
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Sue. It looks sooo elegant and the heart theme can always be used, that´s for sure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card Sue I love black and red together and that ribbon is amazing (I would love to go through your crafty ribbon stash) lol I am definately going to get an inksential pen because it gives such a professional finish
ReplyDeletehugs from Heather x
Another beautiful card Sue, like others I love red & black together, so elegant,
ReplyDeletebeautiful card such lovely bold colours
ReplyDeleteHugs
Alison Glover
I love all the gorgeous heart dies Sue, the red and black is stunning. Thinking of you:(
ReplyDeleteA lovely card Sue
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card! Red and white always look good and can be used anytime. It is a good Valentines idea though and that will be upon us before you know it. Time does have a habit of flying by!! x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card. Love the bold colours.
ReplyDeletevery elegant and passionate!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue x
ReplyDeletelovely card - these cards add a really opulent feel.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous rich card that could be for any occassion I love red and black combo just don't use it much.....maybe I will now.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Maggie
Hi Sue,A perfect Valentines card even though it was not meant. Yvonne xx
ReplyDeleteA very opulent and seductive card. Black red and white a sexy combo.
ReplyDeleteIlove it.
Hugs Amanda x
Gorgeous - love the bold colour combination, and what a super bow! Bought the pen, now for the straight stiching - might try putting some paper through the sewing machine to get a regular pattern to practice on.
ReplyDeleteAnne x
Your creations are simply stunning.xxx
ReplyDeleteAn absolute striking card the colours jump at you. The ribbon softens the whole look. Very dramatic and I like it a lot.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you
Ruthie
Striking and sexy card, the faux stitching looks particularly good on this one. Your brilliant ideas are endless. Edwina
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeletevery dramatic card but lovely with it. Never thought to cut dies and leave in place. Good idea.Can twist tuck or fold for dimension. Brill. Fantastic for valentines.
Wonderful card wonderful ideas and wonderful designer. WELL DONE .
born again spellbinder
Nadine x
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
I just received this and had to say WOW. I like all the layering and the colours. Without the hearts the colours could be for Christmas. Beautiful ribbon.
ReplyDeleteElaine J
Gorgeous card, fab colour combo. Hugs,Moni
ReplyDeleteA very striking card, Love it. Terrie
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, very dramatic and voluptuous!!! Hope you are feeling a bit stronger today - hugs Kay x
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have thought to cut three of the heart circles myself - it looks wonderful. You are certainly full of inspiration! It does look like Valentine's Day and also a little risqué given the black and red theme :)
ReplyDeleteA particularly bold and striking card, Sue. I love the ribbon - shall be looking to buy that, definitely, would be fab for next years Christmas cards. I like the extra dimension snipping and bending the hearts brings, wouldn't have thought of doing that myself. Am learning so much from this blog Sue! Always watch your demonstrations on TV and at the shows and enjoy that very much, but at my age it's too easy to forget how it's done! I love being able to scroll back the instructions on the blog. Have your DVD too and love that as well. Thanks for all you do. Hope today is bearable and still thinking of you, Sue x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very striking and beautiful card-love the plaid bow.
Haven't been able to get on your site for a couple of days, but it's ok today!
Eileen x
Wow, that certainly is a sexy card! Love the bow, it looks stunning.
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon Sue,
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely stunning card, as always, that reminded me immediately of Mya singing at the beginning of 'Lady Marmalade' in Moulin Rouge.
Risque but beautiful.
With your permission I would like to offer up a poem I read (I have amended it slightly):
THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL
Dad taught me life's lessons,
Of right and of wrong.
And instilled in me values,
That I might be strong.
And on through the years,
as my hero he stood.
Working to give,
in all that he could.
His presence was important,
I loved to see him smile;
And no one in the world,
Could emulate his style.
And so dear Dad,
My best memory to recall,
Is the gift of your presence:
You were the greatest gift of all.
* * * * * *
I pray you find yourself smiling through the sadness as you recall all the happy memories and (if you believe) I pray God swiftly brings you inner peace.
Linda x
Stunning card Sue, thinking of you xx
ReplyDeletejust love red and black Sue so dramatic
ReplyDeleteA great card Sue, lovely and bright.
ReplyDeleteJanet xxx
Hi Sue those edgabilities just look stunning lovely use of colour for effect, another stunner.....sure you will be heading back stateside soon thinking of you all take care Margaret
ReplyDeleteBold dramatic colours and a bow to die for! A lovely poem from lindyloo - liked it a lot.
ReplyDeleteLots of love lilygee xxx
LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteThat ribbon is right up my street just fab ....love this card the colours are awesome love it x
ReplyDeleteReminds me of something I once saw in Changing Rooms - designers with similar ideas!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning, Stunning, Stunning is all I can say about this one.
Carol x
What's black and white and red (read) all over - a newspaper!! Sue, the red and black combo is gorgeous, what a beautiful card. Lindyloo's poem is wonderful, it helped me and hope it helps you too. Thanks for all your inspiration. Regards, Anne Rx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. It would certainly make a fabulous valentine's day card. Though I am sure that a loved one would be over the moon to receive it at any time.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card love the colours .Melanie
ReplyDeleteANOTHER GREAT CARD SUE
ReplyDeleteTAKE CARE
LORRAINE
XXX
Wow Sue, a lady in red!!Lol!! The white really pops the red and black. Bootiful! Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning. I love the colors. TFS.
ReplyDeleteNow that card would definately get noticed on the mantlepiece!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card -- for Valentine's or anytime.
ReplyDeleteWow, red and black is such a statement, so very decadent!, I love it thank you for sharing Sue, love to you Helen O xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card love Red Beautiful card
ReplyDeleteJane xx
Wow...very striking...love the ribbon too xx Carole Z
ReplyDeleteHow sad I was to hear of the loss of your dear dad, its an awful feeling losing ones parents and no matter how old we are , we are still their little girls at heart. I pray you will find comfort as the days pass. And what a trooper you are to still be thinking of us and putting wonderful cards on your blog. Your just a star Sue - God Bless.
ReplyDeleteLove the card your right it would have been a good one for valentines day
ReplyDeleteLove looking at all your works of art you inspire others.
Theresa x
Wonderfully dramatic
ReplyDeleteLove
Vie
x
Hot and sexy colour, would choose to send this to someone special
ReplyDeletelovely card
ReplyDeleteGreat colour combination and I love the ribbon. Karen x
ReplyDeleteOMG this card is divine,
ReplyDeleteHi sue, This card is stunning, love your forward thinking!Valentines is just around the corner!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you:)
Hugs
Bim
absolutely Valentine! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove how cheery this card is, gorgeous. Dawn x
ReplyDeleteThis is another lovely striking card Sue, I think you easily could save it for valentines - especially if you layered a different sentiment on - but I think the recipient might well guess that you sent it as it is so obviously your style!
ReplyDeletestunning card Sue x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA really striking card, I am now suffering from ribbon envy....it's fabulous I need some!
Take care of yourself Sue x
Love this card! I love how the 3 colors blended so well together. It's simple but yet elegant. Great job! Mimi
ReplyDeleteLove the card your right it would have been a good one for valentines day Love looking at all your works of art you inspire others. Theresa x
ReplyDelete