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Thursday 12 January 2012

Anemone Dies

 Good morning all!  I can spell "anemone" but don't ask me to say it.  I don't know what it is about that word, but it never wants to come out right!  At least the dies are lovely, I can say that.  Another really quick and easy card.  Just lay all your anemone dies on your base plate, cover them with white card and cut them.  Now you have the background for this card with the negative leftover piece.  I stamped my sentiment in the most open leftover area and clear embossed it.  Next, I matted a piece of decorative paper behind my cut out flowers.  With the actual flowers that I cut out, I removed the inner part of the petal leaving the thinner flower shaped piece.  I glued them in place over the flowers, but offset them between the cut out petals.  I added some black decorative buttons from my craft stash to the centres of each flower.  I decided to mat it with a piece of eggplant coloured card (aubergine, sorry).  I had just finished two all black and white cards so I just wanted a pop of colour (any colour would work here too).  I finished the card with a bit more matting and layering, but not a ribbon or bow in sight.  Aren't you proud of me? LOL  Don't worry, I'm sure I will make up for it later on by subjecting you to some sort of ribbon/bow frenzy when you least expect it (expect it!)  All for now, Sue x
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92 comments:

  1. Missmizog12 January 2012 at 06:13

    Hi Sue
    Another wonderful card. The colours work so well together, with different colours this would make a great Christmas card.
    Sue

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  2. Kazbomps12 January 2012 at 06:19

    A great card. Simple but effective. Karen x

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  3. Inkypinkycraft12 January 2012 at 06:43

    Great shape die, love monochrome! Trace x

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  4. Maryann Laursen12 January 2012 at 06:48

    A really beautiful card aaaaagain Sue, and I really like that there´s more people than me, who likes to use the negative parts of the cut outs. I have been told sooo often, that it´s me, who´s just stingy with my cardstock, when I use them all the time, so it´s good to see some more profesional do it too he he he.
    Hope you´re arrived well and not too tired after the long flight. Have lots of fun.

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  5. lockedinmycraftroom12 January 2012 at 06:56

    Lovely card Sue, and I think this could be one of those cards to do when you need a card in a hurry as there is only one die.
    Chris

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  6. Maggie12 January 2012 at 07:13

    A very effective card which would change depending on the choice of papers and colours a very useful design.

    Maggie

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  7. Carole Z12 January 2012 at 07:15

    A lovely,simple but effective card...I had these dies as part of my 'spellbinders' Christmas present and I really love the way they make a card 'pop' love Carole Z x

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    1. nattyboots12 January 2012 at 07:27

      Such a nice clean cut looking card Sue .x

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  8. l00pyscraftcreations12 January 2012 at 07:22

    Well done one no Ribbons! bet that was hard, but you did a good job, a very effective, quick card, that will change with the season, adore it, xx

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  9. Hellma12 January 2012 at 07:28

    Lovely card Sue hope you had a easy journey, enjoy your trip.

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  10. Anonymous12 January 2012 at 07:44

    I must think about where I put my dies so I can use the negatives, I tend to fill in the spaces with other dies so the negatives are put in the bin.

    Lovely card

    She

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  11. Uta12 January 2012 at 07:44

    Your card is so lovely and the dies are so beautiful.

    Hugs, Uta

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    1. Patricia12 January 2012 at 07:48

      Great idea, must give this a try.
      No ribbon and still a stunning card, love it.

      Patricia xx

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  12. Lynnus12 January 2012 at 07:52

    Lovely card, I have a sheet of red mirror card that I used to cut lots of the poinsettia dies with and I have not been able to throw it away as I was sure I must be able to use it somehow and it is so pretty. Now I know exactly what to do with it - thanks for the insperation x

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  13. Erica12 January 2012 at 07:55

    What an amazing card. It has made me want to go off and go do this card xxxx

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  14. Luanne12 January 2012 at 08:02

    Lovely card Sue! love those flower stamps and great color comb.

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  15. hazel young12 January 2012 at 08:07

    hi sue simple but elegant very effective love it. xx hazel

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  16. Jan.moogie12 January 2012 at 08:09

    simply elegant. love it Sue x

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  17. Jenny L12 January 2012 at 08:13

    Hi Sue, what no ribbons or bows. LOL. I'm looking forward to your next masterpiece then it's bound to have an overload. LOL. Really simple but great card. Hope you had a pleasant journey yesterday, and not too tired to enjoy your families company.
    Lots of love. Jenny L

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  18. Chloe's Nan12 January 2012 at 08:19

    Simple, effective, lovely x

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  19. Mandy Makes and Mends 12 January 2012 at 08:21

    Love theese dies sue and colour combo is always a winner ....great card x

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  20. Unknown12 January 2012 at 08:24

    Cool idea. Love it! Julia xxx

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  21. Sue J12 January 2012 at 08:25

    Another simple but really effective card today. I am loving the colour combo as well. :)

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  22. Clare Powell12 January 2012 at 08:33

    Lovely simple card, looks really elegant in the black and white colours.

    Clare x

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  23. Evik12 January 2012 at 08:42

    Simple, nice:)

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  24. Anonymous12 January 2012 at 08:45

    Only you can make 'waste' look so good lol, it is a lovely card Sue even without bows ;-) I love the buttons you have used.

    Heather x

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  25. Olga12 January 2012 at 08:52

    Simple but looks great! )

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  26. Lydia Jordan12 January 2012 at 08:53

    Hi Sue,

    A super card so simple but elegant love it.

    Lydia X

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  27. Anonymous12 January 2012 at 09:10

    Hi Sue, love the black and white, Ive got this die so I will have a go at this one, thank you for the inspiration Helen O xxx

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  28. scrapper12 January 2012 at 09:12

    Love the aubergine mat!!!

    Simple yet stylish si this card.

    Have a good time at CHA and with your mum and daughter - you deserve a break!

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  29. Alyx12 January 2012 at 09:26

    Wow! That's so simple yet looks so fantastic. It really works well.
    x

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  30. Maggie Jackson12 January 2012 at 09:27

    Good Morning

    I hope you are enjoying your trip.

    What a lovely idea with the anemone dies and the patterned paper, it gives inspiration for using coloured card and toning papers to do the same thing and get different results every time. I can't wait until tomorrow's post, you certainly have lots of great ideas.

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  31. Unknown12 January 2012 at 09:48

    Great card. Very beautiful.
    I love those flowers!

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    1. Unknown12 January 2012 at 09:54

      And how you managed to add the "reply" button for the comments? I want this feature in my blog as well :-)
      Thank you.

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  32. dutchess12 January 2012 at 09:51

    oh yes I really like this one ....its a card you could use for anything.......shame I havnt got the dies but I am sure I will be getting them soon!!!!! hope you are over the jet lag Sue.....take care Margaret

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  33. CraftyJo12 January 2012 at 10:00

    Looks like I might *have* to purchase those anemone dies soon - you do such wonderful work with them (even if you can't pronounce them :D )

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  34. Victoria12 January 2012 at 10:06

    It's nice to see the negatives being used in such a creative and elegant way. I really like the techniques you've used on this card.

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  35. Toni12 January 2012 at 10:32

    Once again, gorgeous card. The negatives often seem to get forgotten so good to get inspiration on what to use them for. I have this die so think I'll be having a play. Thank you Sue
    Toni xx

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  36. mags12 January 2012 at 10:33

    Clean, simple, stylish card. Got this die for christmas so may just have to go and get it out.
    Mags
    x

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  37. Anonymous12 January 2012 at 10:54

    Hi Sue . A quick card and simply, i like it. Yvonne xx

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  38. Lorraine12 January 2012 at 11:07

    Another lovely card and a bit different. Lorraine x

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  39. Anonymous12 January 2012 at 11:15

    So simple but so effective. A great card for any occasion. With love & light Theresa

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  40. Bee and Dee12 January 2012 at 11:17

    Very classic card Hugs Bee

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  41. Ruthie12 January 2012 at 11:18

    Tried to work out how you had done this before reading, just about got there, well done, great little card. We look forward to the aftermath of the ribbon frenzy, what an image that cunjours up.
    Hope your having a great time in the States. XX

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  42. Lizzie12 January 2012 at 11:20

    Love this one i did similar but with red and black but not as good as yours Sue.Hope your having a good time with the family
    Lizzie (Serial copycat)xx

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  43. Anonymous12 January 2012 at 11:25

    Dear Sue - hope you had a good journey - enjoy being with the Family - nice, simple and cheerful card - very nice...hugs Kay x

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  44. Fiona12 January 2012 at 11:33

    This looks really effective and sounds quick to make. If only I had the anemone dies!!

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  45. Ann12 January 2012 at 11:39

    I have these dies but never thought of using them in this way- I will now though! Looking forward to the aftermath of the ribbon frenzy too! Enjoy your time with family.x

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  46. pinky12 January 2012 at 11:55

    So different and makes a real statement!!

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  47. craftysue4912 January 2012 at 12:11

    Beautiful Sue ....striking and simple lines I love it x

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  48. Anonymous12 January 2012 at 12:13

    Hi Sue
    Unusual one for you , flowers, but growing on me lol. Can't wait for the ribbon to fight back. lol. Clean effective card. Brill.

    born again spellbinder
    Nadine hug x
    nzillingworth@hotmail.com

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  49. Anonymous12 January 2012 at 12:57

    Hi Sue

    This card is great (as are all your cards), love the colour and not one pierced hole in sight.

    Best wishes

    Bet

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  50. Crafty Loops12 January 2012 at 14:12

    Gorgeous card Sue, the flowers look amazing. Lee x

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  51. kasugga12 January 2012 at 14:22

    Good afternoon Sue,
    What a lovely simple but effective card without a hole or a ribbon. Very restrained. lol.

    love
    Katy

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  52. Ita12 January 2012 at 14:23

    Fab Sue and a great way to use up your negitaves, I think It would be a help if you could tell us the size of card stock you use please
    Ita

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  53. Capsgrammy12 January 2012 at 14:37

    Just as a joke we always called them "anna mones" but however you say it, what a very effective card! Meg xxx

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  54. Redanne12 January 2012 at 15:10

    Lovely card Sue even without the ribbon! Regards, Anne Rx

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  55. Anonymous12 January 2012 at 15:24

    I love this striking yet simple card Sue, but I have to admit I love your ribbons, bows, flowers and paper piercing, a whole lot, so bring them back soon, lol.
    Hope your journey was ok and you don't feel too 'out of sorts'.

    Love and hugs
    Dawn x

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  56. Dawn12 January 2012 at 16:17

    Purple my fav! I love the simplicity of this card. I will try using the negative more on my cards thanks to your inspiration. Hope you had a safe journey Dawn x

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  57. Hanneke12 January 2012 at 16:23

    Love those Anemone dies! What a nice way to make a CAS card. Hugs, Hanneke

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  58. Anonymous12 January 2012 at 16:30

    I receive these dies as part of my Christmas pressie, but yet to play with, lol. Again I love the idea of using negatives as I hate to waste anything. x x x So many ideas, so little time. x x xCraftylicious.

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  59. Rhonda Miller12 January 2012 at 17:41

    What a fun card. TFs.

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  60. Tracy Heaton12 January 2012 at 17:44

    Loving the different look.
    Tracy x

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  61. Vee Cassidy12 January 2012 at 17:44

    Dear Sue
    This looks REALLY good. Vee x

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  62. anna christensen crafts12 January 2012 at 17:48

    This looks cool, I forget to make use of the negatives - thanks for making me think of this

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  63. Anonymous12 January 2012 at 17:58

    Hi Sue

    Another nice card but what, no bow!

    Ria

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  64. PaulineC12 January 2012 at 18:42

    This is beautiful, so simple and elegant. The differences between UK English and American English are so interesting. It must be really confusing some times.

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  65. sheila12 January 2012 at 19:10

    When you pare things back and just go simple and easy I think it always gives you a surprise how lovely they turn out.

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  66. Gill12 January 2012 at 19:22

    Stunning csrd Sue, a bit different from your usual ones but lovely.

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  67. Unknown12 January 2012 at 19:24

    I love this fun game, oh n ya card Sue :D

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  68. Ms. Petersen12 January 2012 at 20:33

    This is so C.L.E.V.E.R.!! Okay, that was probably dumb, but I figure it's an inside joke by now. :) But seriously, very, very clever!

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  69. craftysals creative corner12 January 2012 at 21:06

    Just can't get enough of your ideas sue, love your way of thinking outside the box, your card is fan dabby doozy xx

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  70. yorkshiresue12 January 2012 at 22:31

    Simple but still a lovely card. Like the colours
    -Sue XXX

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  71. isobel13 January 2012 at 00:07

    Lovely card AGAIN Sue, Hope your Mum is OK Patriciaxx

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  72. julie laz13 January 2012 at 00:20

    lovely card sue,, sue can you tell me what size are your cards as i copyed your white on white wedding card i used a4 folded to a5 but dose not fit, (i did ask you first if i could copy it and you said it was ok)hugs julie xx
    julielazenby@ymail.com

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  73. Linda (Lindyloo)13 January 2012 at 01:15

    Hi Sue,
    A short post today as I am so late and must get some rest.
    Firstly hope the journey was good and getting home to mum brought some relief for you both.
    Todays card is lovely, simple but very stylish. Have made a few cards myself over the past 5days and going well now.
    Best wishes Linda x

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  74. Janet13 January 2012 at 10:12

    Not one of my favourites this time. I like the style but its the colours that I'm not too keen on. - But - hey - whats my opinion compared with the 'master'.!!!!

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  75. Sue H14 January 2012 at 03:08

    I love this card Sue :D
    Sue H. xx

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  76. Sue H14 January 2012 at 03:08

    I love this card Sue :D
    Sue H. xx

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  77. AnneRD14 January 2012 at 08:30

    Initially I was undecided about this card. However, the more you look at it, especially in close up, the more it grows on you.
    Enjoy your time with your family, Anne x

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  78. jean.phillips114 January 2012 at 08:59

    Lovely, simple but effective, I have these dies so think this will be my next card.x

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  79. jemet14 January 2012 at 09:07

    Hi Sue

    Sorry my comment is late buit have had difficulty getting on your blog for the past few days and have so missed checking out your daily designs. Anyway back now and this card is simple but stunning.
    Jean

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  80. gwendraeth14 January 2012 at 10:46

    Sorry for late comments, not being able to for last few days, love the monochrome look, and the
    colour combinations
    Just great..

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  81. Claveh14 January 2012 at 12:01

    Wow Wow Wow!
    Just beautiful, I love the colours used and I must give this one a go!

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  82. Jane14 January 2012 at 16:05

    I have this die will have a go at this one realy pretty

    Jane xx

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  83. Anonymous14 January 2012 at 16:36

    What a beautiful card Sue I must get this die (it must be the only one I don't have) LOL
    Heather x

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  84. violetclouds14 January 2012 at 23:18

    simple but beautiful nevertheless. Love the way you have used the negative shapes and done that offsetting.

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  85. CraftyCj15 January 2012 at 12:11

    very different from your usual cards lovely x

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  86. Sue Parish15 January 2012 at 23:13

    I have no problem with anemone but for many years phenomenon was a no go area for me (interestingly, they have similar letters). I remember my Dad patiently trying to coach me but I could never manage to say it until I must have been well into my fifties (and I think actually telling someone I couldn't say it at the time!) when it suddenly popped out perfectly without warning and I've never had a problem with it since! So there is hope for you and anemone, Sue.
    I don't have the anemone die (yet!) but if or when I do this would be a lovely card to try. I am having your blog sent to my email address so it is easy for me (I'm not a computer whizz by any means) to print out and keep all the ones I'd like to try (which is most of them!) Sue x

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  87. miislucky17 January 2012 at 00:09

    Hi Sue, I love how you used ink in the bg of the cuts. The colors are great, they work very well together! Another awesome card!!! Mimi

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  88. crafty creations5 February 2012 at 18:29

    Hi Sue - love this card the colours are fab and the design beautiful - definately one Id like to try x Hilda

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