Good morning everyone! Today's post is of a card that I did last summer, but it is a nice bright cheery card and if the weather in the UK is anything like it was today in Florida, this will be a welcome surprise! It rained all day yesterday so the good news is that I got a bunch of cards made! There is nothing like sequestering myself in the crafty area I have set up at my Mom's house and being creative! The bad news is that it is still several weeks before I can post any of them and I really want to show them to you! I hope this one will do for today though! I started with a large circle cut out of copy paper to use as a stencil for my sun. I inked through it with a combination of mustard seed and rusty hinge around the edges. I heat set it with my heat tool so I could do a bit of stamping around it. Then I used my anti-static bag over the entire piece to make sure it wasn't going to pick up my embossing powder. I stamped the sentiment with a black archival ink pad just off the corner of the sun and clear embossed it. Then I stamped two sets of swirls above and below my sun, one to the lower left and one set to the upper right side and clear embossed those also. I cut three sizes of the nested butterfly dies out of some decorative paper (Stella Rose, I believe) and mounted them on my sun. Using a fine tipped black pen, I drew a line forming a corner opposite my swirls. Three black glints were added to each area too. I pierced around the edge of the next mat and layered it all with black to complete the card. I hope it helps you feel cheery and bright today. All for now, Sue xThursday, 19 January 2012
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Good morning everyone! Today's post is of a card that I did last summer, but it is a nice bright cheery card and if the weather in the UK is anything like it was today in Florida, this will be a welcome surprise! It rained all day yesterday so the good news is that I got a bunch of cards made! There is nothing like sequestering myself in the crafty area I have set up at my Mom's house and being creative! The bad news is that it is still several weeks before I can post any of them and I really want to show them to you! I hope this one will do for today though! I started with a large circle cut out of copy paper to use as a stencil for my sun. I inked through it with a combination of mustard seed and rusty hinge around the edges. I heat set it with my heat tool so I could do a bit of stamping around it. Then I used my anti-static bag over the entire piece to make sure it wasn't going to pick up my embossing powder. I stamped the sentiment with a black archival ink pad just off the corner of the sun and clear embossed it. Then I stamped two sets of swirls above and below my sun, one to the lower left and one set to the upper right side and clear embossed those also. I cut three sizes of the nested butterfly dies out of some decorative paper (Stella Rose, I believe) and mounted them on my sun. Using a fine tipped black pen, I drew a line forming a corner opposite my swirls. Three black glints were added to each area too. I pierced around the edge of the next mat and layered it all with black to complete the card. I hope it helps you feel cheery and bright today. All for now, Sue x
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What a beautiful card to brighten up a very dull day.
AnnH60
Hi Sue, you're right it is a lovely cheery card - and so easy too! Hope your weather improves.
Blessings
Sonia - St Helens
Hi Sue
What a lovely card it has brightened me up this morning. Thank you. Hope your weather brightens up.
Sue
Wicked love it
Hugs
Alison Glover x
A bright cheery card for the dull damp weather here Sue, thank you.
Pauline x
Saw this one on C and C last night and though how lovely it was - very tempted to spend pennys but was good - might still have to go on the website to see if the teacup dies are still there though! x
A lovely colourful card, to cheer us on a rainy day. Hope you are enjoying your time in the states Sue.
hi sue lovely card saw it last night on cc ang
Hi Sue,
Beautiful card! Thank you!
Hugs
Tanya x
Stunning, bright and cheerful!
Wow, what a beautiful card. Thanks for showing.
Hugs, Uta
Saw this on Create and Craft it's a beautiful card Sue.
A butterfly card absolutely gorgeous Sue. Just got to have those nested butterflies they are brilliant. lolx
What a beuatiful Bright and Cheery card to brighten a dull and miserable day here with us.
Love it, it will be quite simple to replicate in several colours.
Thanks again,
Patricia xx
Nice cheerful card. Saw it on the Spellbinders POTD show with Caroline last night.
Beautiful card I think Christine showed this one last night on Ideal world its a stunner x
A lovely card Sue TFS.
Hi Sue, I saw this card last night on Ideal World, its stunning and now on my wish list, I also liked the teacup set, but this morning it has sold out. Hope you are well. Linda x
Hi Sue
Saw this card last night it lovely and bright. Can't wait to see what you got in store for us.
Have a great time.
joyce e
Hello sue
I watched Christine last night and saw this wonderful card it is so bright ..and Maria with the Morrocan dies they are beautiful. I can't wait for them to be on sale. lovely few days ahead
LoveMarg
Lovely bright card. I love the swirls and the butterfly.
Clare x
Hope the weather improves in Florida, the card will brighten us all up i'm sure! it's great!
This card certainly brightened my day Sue I love how you have used patterned paper for the butterfly and stamped the swirls. I will miss yesterday and todays shows because I am away ;-( hopefully they are being recorded
Heather x
Hi Sue, well this card certainly did the trick and brightened up a dreary morning...I really am putting off leaving for work! Lovely card, Carole Z xx
Hi Sue I saw this card on Ideal World last night, very bright and cheerful just what we need on this horrible rainy day in the UK.x
Hi Sue, greattt card. I love anything with butterflies on it. One of my fav dies. I nearly use it on most of my cards.
Lots of love. Jenny L
Hi Sue, It certainly has cheered me up ,it is a beautiful card on such a dull day . Thanks for such a lovely card. Yvonne xx
Lovely card,
She x
Absolutely stunning card. Saw it on TV last night and it stood out. Love, Julia xxx
Hi Sue
Now this is my type of card clean and with stamping and spellbinders together....love love love it!! The bright colours have made me smile on this dreary rainy day.
Maggie :-)
Hi SUE
Such a beautiful card clean lines I will try to copy this one.
Lydia
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Wonderful! Love the butterfly and those pretty swirls. Hugs, Hanneke
Its just gorgeous Sue.
Hi Sue
WOW yet another fantastic card, bring on summer
Jean
Another great... card bright and cheery...love it
Bright and cheerful card. I love the way you have put the lines in as a frame, brilliant idea.
Claire
A bright and cheery card, love the swirls!trace x
Hi Sue,
What a lovely and bright card-to make anyone smile and wish that spring was around the corner!
Sue, the card is gorgeous. I like the butterfly in the middle.
What a cheerful card, wonderful start to the day. You are a tease Sue saying about cards you cant show us!!!! There are still so many that I NEED. Now not sure if you want sunshine or rain to craft lol
Sue xxx
Lovely cheeerful card.
Hi Sue, Saw this was the first time on C&C last night & thought it would make a great post & here it is. The colours are so warm & cheery. Love & Light Theresa. H
Sooooooooooo beautiful, warm and cosy, and it gives me a wonderful feeling to look at this one. It´s really gorgeous Sue.
SUE LOVELY CARD LOVELY COLOURS
SPRING IS COMEING
Hi Sue I'm missing you on C&C at the moment. We are having POTD and blockbusters but it's not the same without you. Not sure how they are showing the new dies that are due in March. Thank you for your lovely card. I try and look everyday to see yout latest creation. Look forward to you coming back to the UK. Hope your mum is OK. Thinking of you both. Teresa. X
Sorry! I don't know what info they want so I can send other than Anonymous.
Lovely card Sue. Very bright and cheerful. Just love it.
Mags
x
Hi Sue
Saw this one on TV last night and loved it and so glad you put it on today to give the full run down on what you used etc.
Lizzie (Serial copycat)xx
Beautiful card love the simplicity of it.
Hi Sue, what a lovely bright and sunny card. So looking forward to some warmer days when we might see real butterflies. I saw this card on TV last night but it's great to be able to get the close-up from your post.
Frances
A real Happy fresh looking card Sue love the butterfly. Love Elaine H x
Hints of summer to come, I hope! Saw the card on TV, love the way you have inked the sun, and I always love the butterfly dies. Anne x
A beautiful C&S card, Sue :-)
Love the card, so bright and cheerful. Lorraine X
Hi Sue
Butterflies are me so this is a card right up my street.
So glad you found a day to craft here's hoping there are more to come so that you can keep sharing your work with us
Ria
Hi Sue
Another lovely card-Hope you're back soon!
Eileen x
Great butterfly, and it goes so nicely with the swirls.
How do you do it Sue? you keep coming up with such fabulous cards. This is so elegant, anyone would be pleased to receive this card. Hugs Ann
Hi Sue
Yes saw it on tv last night and thought a beautiful card. Amazing what a fine black line can do to a card. Defines the area and give it depth. So simple but effective.
Watching anything to do with spellbinders and entered the competitions on the blogs. Love the new dies coming out and taken spellbinders into a new era. Hope your mum is ok and enjoying your stay.
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug x
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
This card is sure to brighten anyone's day. Lol Lynne M
lovely sunny card today Sue, love the colours you have used especially the pattern paper for the butterfly xx hazel
Dear Sue Really beautiful. x
Hi Sue, The rain is pouring down, very miserable! I then look at you blog and 'Sunshine'!! It is just what was neede to brighten my day. Thanks Sue. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Oh Sue I love orange and this card has really cheered me up as I am not too well at the mo!!
Thank you.
Kate
xxxxx
Simple and oh-so-effective. Don't shred my dreams of home!!!! I think people who know I'm from Florida think the sun shines 24/7......that's my position and I'm sticking to it!!!!
Well this card has certainly got me in the mood for the summer!! Its absolutely beautiful. I love how youve done the sun. Lee x
You always seem to come up with something new Sue i.e. the black lines forming the opposite corners. Will have to try that.
What better payoff to the rain could you have than crafting. Can't wait to see the new cards you are doing.
Elizabeth
x
Hello Sue,
This cheery card has brightened up my day. Saw this on C&C last night bought the teacup die, counting my pennies, but might try a look on the web and hopefully buy today. Hope your weather improves.
Hugs, June xx
hi sue, saw this card on the potd show on c&c last night, it is beautiful, love the bright cheery colours of the butterfly makes me think spring is on the way
love jan x
great card Sue, saw it on TV. Watched nearly all shows for Caliber and Spellbininders POTD. Not the same without you.... although have to say Maria simms is a natural and her cards are lovely
lorraione
xxx
Lovely bright spring like card. Simply beautiful
Hi Sue...lovely cheerful card and it was on C&C yesterday on the spellbinders show!!!!! missing you on the TV.....take care Margaret
Wow Sue, I am definately going to have a go at this card for my sister, Laura. Her birthday is not until the 24th Feb but she lives in OZ and so I have to get a shift on, also my nephew will be 3 on the 11th Feb and I would like them to be sent together!
Thanks for a wonderful idea Sue and thank goodness for plagarism!
Saw this on the TV last night and thought then what a real spirit lifter it was in glooomy January - really lovely!
Sarah
stunning card thank you for the visit to my desk
Sue, a very spring look to this card ,it looks easy but for me that could be difficultl lol
Ita
Hi Sue, saw this on TV last night - they showed it several times so glad to see it up close here. It is amazingly beautiful, so simple but so striking, just what we need on this dull day. Regards, Anne Rx
Lovely Sue. Saw it on C/C last night but nice for explanation as to how you did it. Thanks. I am in France & it is wet here as well!! Ann W
Beautiful card to brighten up a dark, misty day here in Cornwall, England!!...:)...xxx
Hi Sue,
I saw this card on create and craft this morning and thought what a beautiful card,It just reminds me of warm summer days ahhh if only.
Carol x
Thought I'd seen it before, then noticed everyone's comments! I saw it on Create and Craft last night with Christine as well!!...:)..xx
A wonderfully bright and sunny card on this damp and deary january day. It has really cheered me up.
Cannot wait to see what you have instore with the Morrocan dies...
TFS
Hugs Amanda x
Beautiful card to brighten up a dark, misty day here in Cornwall, England!!...:)...xxx
Lovely bright and cheerful card.
No need for words I love this ! X
Lovely cheery card, saw it on C&C this morning and got a better look it.xx
Stunning card. Love the butterfly.
Clarissa
Gorgeous, Sue, just seen this card on Christines show on C & C, missing your presence though!
Sandra Riley
Fab card Sue ...love the colours ..Love from another Sue x
Beautiful bright card. The butterflies and the flourishes go so well together.
The American weather is obviously mimicking the British weather and making sure that you do not forget how wonderful it is over here!
Hi Sue,
I spotted this card on C+C last night, it just stood out dramatically, the colours are fantastic, just love it.
Best Wishes
Happy2craft.
Cheery and Bright, I love the swirls, Helen O xx
Another lovely card Sue.
Sonia - Maidstone
Sue
The ideal card to cheer anyone up whether they, or the weather, are down.
It takes an arty person like you to show a non-arty person like me what you can do with beautiful papers and the fabulous Spellbinders.
Thank you Sue.
Katy
xXx
A lovely card to brighten a rainy day. :)
I saw this one on C+C spellbinder show last night , its lovely. I realy like the butterfly die.Well Done .
Elaine W
What lovely warm colours. So pretty
Elaine J
Hi Sue, saw this wonderful creation on C&C last night. Its beautiful so bright, a card to real cheer you up. I did make a purchase too! I blame you! hope the weather improves for you. Happy crafting. Love Lesley x
Gorgeous card Sue! I would definitely love some sunshine today :) Can't wait to see what you have been crafting!
Wow love the butterfly! Very nice card!
Love Pearl x
Bright and cheerful, lovely. Love the swirls. x
Bright and cheerful, lovely. Love the swirls. x
love this card ! Its give me some more ideas thanks Sue !! xxx
Yep, a bright and cheery card....brightened up this cold and miserable day in the uk-thanks!
kyla (via WOYWW #39)
Wow pretty lovely creations in ur blog. I totally love them.
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Hi Sue,
Well this is very freaky; I have just put on a show I missed with Christine and Martin Parker as I clicked onto your blog, low and behold this card was in Martins hand and I thought how sunny!
I love this because it's CAS which is so chic but the addition of the fab paper for the butterfly, gives it a little Morrocan feel. Truly lovely Sue.
I can't wait to see your new creations, you are a real tease, but it does make it exciting.
Oh by the way, Martin also showed your Mint/Grey card from Sun 15 and I could see the mint in the paper as you mentioned. So very, very different.
Hope you are well, mum too.
Linda
This is lovely.
The weather here in Bournemouth, England has been dull and rainy today too and your card certainly has brightened me up. I really like the butterfly xx
Beautiful, bright and cheerful card. Watching all the Spellbinder and Grand calibur shows and enjoying them BUT its not the same without you and Im not the only one to say that.
Hope you are having a nice time and having a well earned rest so you can come home and do lots of C&C shows!!!
Lovely card again Sue - think I've been seeing it on TV all day :)
Completely whimsical and fancy free...LOVE this!!! The sun is perfect for the warmth.
Very pretty, love the butterfly dies, a cheery card to brighten up a horrible wet day
Gwenda
Thanks, I really must remember to use dies on patterned paper
I like the simplicity of this one Sue - not a bow or a flower in sight but a very nice card .
Hi Sue I love this card bought the butterfly die on C&C today and they were showing this card on air love it can,t wait to get mine
Theresa
This is such a 'warm' card, which is just what's needed on a day like this!
once again a beautiful cheery card. marie
Love the bright colors of the sun and butterfly! Another wonderful card.
Hi Sue
Well it sounds as if we have some more visual treats instore, when you get back.
I saw this card on C&C today it's beautiful and summery :D The butterfly colours are lovely.
Sue H. xxx
Saw this on TV today - it's beautiful!
Tracy x
fantastic card sue saw tis on C7C Christine show Melanie
Another great card Sue, simple, yet really elegant and effective. Definitely one to have a go at.
Hope its stopped raining. Snowed here this afternoon for a short time, still can't feel my feet.
Vicki
Can't go wrong with butterflies, my favouite, love the colours
Karen xx
Oooo love it, a happy card.
I saw this card on Create and Craft last night and was really pleased when it popped up on your blog today. Thanks Sue
Chris
Orange is not a colour I use but this card is lovely
Jane xx
Have been watching the spellbinder shows and recognised many of your cards including the grey/green valentines card and this one
Gill
This has certainly brightened up my day.
Thank you, Sue
x
love those butterflies!
Wow! That card is beautiful! I love it all, especially the butterfly! Thanks for visiting my blog! I will be back here soon to visit because your work is great!
What a beautiful card Sue, just bring on the summertime now. Gorgeous colours.
Toni xx
It certainly is a nice bright cheerful card. This would bring a smile to anyone's face especially on these dull winter days.
I love all of the detail in this card, and the cheery color!
Yes a lovely warm and cheerful card. I seem to have been luckier with the weather in Herefordshire today - sunshine on the snowdrops and a very pink sunset promising something similar tomorrow. Sue x
Just what we needed today, even here in Florida, as you said. Rain yesterday, sun today, but still darn chilly! Lovely, cheerful, warm card!!
R/
That is such a stunning card x
Love the card and the flourish stamp so pretty
Really like this card have done the basic design but not added a die cut will have to have a go. Hugs Bee
nice one!!!
nice one!!!
nice one!!!
what a bright and unusual card! Just love the colour!
what a bright and unusual card! Just love the colour!
Oh this s just delightful wow :)
Von xxx
Ooh,this is really pretty
I really love this! Not only are you using my fav kind of paper (MME) but the butterflies look great with the sun behind them. (I love butterflies too, lol) Great job!!! Hugs, Mimi
Absolutely Gorgeous!!! I'm a huge fan of cards with butterflies and this one is stunning.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
I love, love, love this card Sue. Nuff said lol
Heidi x
I love everything about this card!
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