Hi guys, I should have titled yesterday's post "the love/hate card" as I thoroughly enjoyed reading all the different reactions to it! It really polarised the comments you left, but that is what makes crafting fun for me. I don't even like every card I make so I certainly don't expect you to either. As long as you kind (remember thin skin here), please be honest and let me know what you think as I love to read every ones opinions! Today's post was truly an exercise in patience! Whenever I say "I have this idea", I should listen to myself and think about this card! I had this idea and I just had to do it, but about half way through, I thought "what am I doing!" I was too far committed at that point not to finish. It is probably difficult to see this in the picture but with some explanation, I think you will follow. I stamped the leaves on white card so that all of them were just barely touching each other in some way. I embossed them with clear powder (black archival ink was used) and I inked them using mustard seed, fired brick and rusty hinge distress inks. Then, and this is where the fun started (not!), using an exacto craft knife, I cut away all the background white area. The leaves have this kind of wood block look to them so I thought cutting around them and leaving it a bit jagged would add to this look and give a very rustic look to the left over piece. After about an hour of cutting because there were way more tiny spaces than I realised, I finished. What a task! I mounted that piece using double foam pieces so it really looks like it is floating above the background piece of white card. I cut a double black frame for it and pierced the top piece. I matted all of it on a final piece of black card and stamped a sentiment in white on a die from the Samantha Walker Twisted metal tag set. I cut another tag in white and cut it in half to use as a reverse shadow for the black tag. After I got the whole card assembled and taped together, I thought it might have looked nice to stamp the leaves again in the background in a pale colour just to add interest (but I wasn't taking that puppy apart after all that!) LOL So, it is what it is! Another different looking card for me! I have been very bad lately in keeping up with the comment game, but I am getting it caught up now!
Jan17th post: randomly selected number 5 which is Inkypinkycraft!!!
Jan18th post: randomly selected number 33 which is Desiree!!!
Jan19th post: randomly selected number 50 which is Nattyboots (Elaine H)!!!
Jan 20th post: randomly selected number 125 which is Tracy Heaton!!!
Jan. 21st post: randomly selected number 10 which is Heather!!!
Jan. 22nd post: randomly selected number 58 which is Sue Parish!!!
Jan. 23rd post: randomly selected number 21 which is Jacqui's little piece of England!!!
Jan. 24th post: randomly selected number 42 which is Nzillingworth (Nadine)!!!
Jan. 25th post: randomly selected number 73 which is Elaine W!!!
Jan. 26th post: randomly selected number 56 which is Crafty Jo!!!
Jan.27th post: randomly selected number 23 which is jean.phillips1!!!
I need all the winners to email me at americansue1@gmail.com to verify their addresses
and claim their prizes please.
All for now, Sue x
Hi Sue what a feat of patience I love stamping and cutting out the images so this card is perfect for me.
ReplyDeleteHeather x
Goodmorning Sue, I know this card took an age to do but it was worth it, I just love love love it, thanks for shareing, Pauline x
ReplyDeleteYour patience is endless but the finished card is worth it. A beautiful Autumnal (not sure that's a word) feel and look, thank you for sharing it with us Sue x
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue, love the colours and the look. Not one for me as I wouldn't have the patience.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Sonia - St Helens
very beautiful card! love the stamping.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Lovely colours and a great card. You could do the leaves individually which would make cutting out easier. Karen x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful card, but i really do not have the patience for something this detailed, i also cannot cut for toffee, wish i could. I lile kazbomps idea of cutting each leaf.
Sue
Morning Sue, i really like the colours you have used to colour your leaves, this is a lovely card. Well done for having the patients to cut out all those leaves. It looks stunning. xx hazel
ReplyDeleteLove this card , all the work put in was worth it.
ReplyDeleteI love this card. Lots of patience required but stunning. The colours are super.
ReplyDeleteMags
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I am useless with a craft knife so wouldn't attempt this but loving the stamps and the colours x
ReplyDeleteThis is just my style. Love the intricate cutting, reminds me of my days doing parchment and all the patience that needed. Not a quick card to be sure but well worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, greatttttt card. I too get carried away and have cut out the doily mask after it's been embossed it does take a long time, but the end result is fab as your card is. Congrats to the winners of the comments game.
ReplyDeleteLots of love to you and all fellow crafty people. Jenny L
WOW what a difference must have taken an age really lovely x
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ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteYou must have the "patience of a Saint" to have done that card.
I love it, a card I would do... BUT!! only for someone I truly loved.....!!!
Patricia xx
Might have taken you an age Sue, but it was well worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteI really love the look of this, but I´m not sure, I had the patience to do this much cutting ha ha ha. I love the colors of these leaves, it makes them look so real, and the finished card is really awesome.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, love the colours, if only I had your skill with a craft knife I would attempt this.
Looking forward to seeing you back on C&C
Lydia
XX
Hi sue, I think this card would have defeated me with all the cutting, but all your patience and work was well worth it because it's beautiful! I love the frame too, it doesn't look like card in the photo..amazing! Carole Z xx
ReplyDeleteIt was certainly a labour of love but well worth it for the final result! Susan x
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see this up close. I can imagine how long it took to cut around the leaves - bet your hand was aching when you'd done. It really is a lovely card though - love the distress inks that you used. Julia xxx
ReplyDeleteworth every bit of effort Sue its just wonderful I love the leaves and doing the dimension make them look real!!!!!..just having a day playing cutting out shapes today.....hope you are having a good weekend take care Margaret
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, Love thoses leaves, I have them too but don't think my cutting out would make them look this good! As you say, the photo doesn't really show them floating but I can just imagine it. Like this one much better than yesterdays. Jean x
ReplyDeleteVery nice! love the leaves!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card. The leaves are devine, but I also love all the black mats. This is definitely an idea that I shall be squireling away.
ReplyDeleteHave a fab weekend x
I love, love, love this card! There's no way that I'd have the patience to do it, but I'm very glad that you did. It's very effective AND it's shown me exactly why I need to get the square and rectangle dies! I didn't see the point before as I can cut with my guillotine but I can see the light now! Lol.
ReplyDeleteThank you for spending so much time on this. It really was very worth it!
xx
Hi Sue, I love this one, have to admit that I didn't comment yesterday because I didn't want to leave anything negative. But todays if fab and I will certainly be having a go at this technique. Linda x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeletelove the leaves and your committment to cutting them out. Not sure it's my type of card but well done to you!
Jean
Hi Sue, I love the leaves and the Autumn colours in this card but i would not be able to cut out with a knife as i have athritis in my wrist, so this one is a no no. Yvonne xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I think this could be a good man's card, I usually struggle with cards for men. Chris
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteWhat a card.
The autumn colours so beautiful.
The patience you must have.
Love it x
Lovely card, I love the way the leaves look. You must have some patience to do all that cutting!
ReplyDeleteClare x
Really lovely card. Must have taken ages - so much work but worth it.
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteI think this card is simple and to the point... but a little bit of bling would be nice..... The colours are very Autumnal Sue..So a lovely card
LoveMarg
Hi everyone, congratulations to all the winners. It is great to know so many people are regularly commenting. Sue I love this card. With a different sentiment it would look fantastic framed on my craft room wall. Probably best done with a digital stamp and an electronic cutter though as I'm bound to get most of the way round with my craft knife and then accidentally lop a bit off. Great perseverance Sue. With Love and Light Theresa. H
ReplyDeleteI love autumn colours so this card is just up my street although I would not have the patience to attempt it myself. You did a brilliant job! Congratulations to all the winners xx
ReplyDeleteWow! You have way more patience than I do, I would never manage to cut all that out with a knife! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of work, but it paid off. If it didn't have the tag on it, this could be used as a picture. I love these colours.
Well done!
Congratulations to all of the winners. I am green with envy, ha!
ElaineJ
Hi Sue
ReplyDeletewell u must have blisters. What a labour of love for your art. I bought spellbinders to get away from my terrible cutting, LOL Maybe leaves good one to do with my cutting, need i say more. Its like a huge decoupage. sounds fun. I have not done clear embossing just black outlines. Another thing i will have to get around to.
You will be having ribbon withdrawl soon, two days no ribbon lol.
Well done all the winners, good luck to rest your turn will come.
Thank you Sue
born again spellbinder
Nadine x hug
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Sue i love it it looks stunning but patience is not my strong point so will never attempt it myself lol
ReplyDeleteHugs
Alison Glover x
This would make a lovely piece of wall art, it would make a lovely gift for someone to keep as well as a greeting card.
ReplyDeleteLovely autumnal feel to it.
Huge hugs
Sandra Riley x
Beautiful card Sue, but like other bloggers I wouldn't have the patience so I would have had to cheat and stamp the leaves individually cut them out and then piece together like a jigsaw. This would be easier for me as I could use scissors instead of trying to get into the fiddly bits with a craft knife. Hope this isn't too much of a cheats way to do it. Thank you for sharing, when I get time to make a card using the cheats way I'll let you know. LOL Lynne M
ReplyDeleteIt's a great fall card. Your patience was worth it!
ReplyDeletesue lovely card
ReplyDeletemay get lucky to win when you pick next lot of winners
keep my fingers crossed
Hi
ReplyDeleteLove the idea but unfortunately unable to use knife properly so would also have to cut out each leaf and assemble
Having said all that I still love the card
Sue
XXX
This card is stunning!!!! It may have took a long time but what an outcome. LOVE IT
ReplyDeleteErica x
I love, love, love this card - the colours and the leaves are brilliant. I don't think I would have enough patience to do this but am thinking of alternative ways to try to get "the look" I love stamping but don't enjoy cutting.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this card - the colours and the leaves are brilliant. I don't think I would have enough patience to do this but am thinking of alternative ways to try to get "the look" I love stamping but don't enjoy cutting.
ReplyDeleteI really like this card, know what you mean I often start something thinkin would be easy enough to do then an hour later still at it lol, I also like the frame using same colour, something I hadn't thought of before, thanks for all the inspiration x
ReplyDeleteGreat card! It looks like a framed picture.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Uta
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteAt first with a glance i thought no its not you but at closer inspection and the work gone into it well it grew on me. I love cutting out so might just try this one Thank You
Lizzie (Serial copycat)xx
Hi Sue, It looks more like a framed picture than a card. Stunning! I love the colours as they really show the detail of the stamps. I know the feeling of regretting starting and idea but not being able to stop once started! Must be a woman thing!! Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, It looks more like a framed picture than a card. Stunning! I love the colours as they really show the detail of the stamps. I know the feeling of regretting starting and idea but not being able to stop once started! Must be a woman thing!! Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteDear Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis one is FAR MORE LIKE IT! for me than yesterday!
I LOVE IT! I think it was definately worth all the effort, maybe you should invest in a Silhouette Cameo machine (I have one being a very lucky girl!) which would have cut all the white pieces out for you!
Lots of love, hope I was not too harsh yesterday, I would hate to deter your enthusiasm!
I was thinking I might try that until you got to point of telling me you got the craft knife out!
ReplyDeleteI can't be bothered spending that much time cutting out thank god for spellbinders You must have the patience of a Saint, lol I name you Saint Sue
ReplyDeleteJane xx
I love the idea of a framed picture for a card, It would be great for many occasions and for a man or a woman. Helen O xxx
ReplyDeletePS. I think yesterdays card got such varied comments as it was so different to your regular style, I have to say that even at your level of brilliance your creations will not always appeal to everyone, I think thats what makes crafting so much fun, the endless ideas and versatility, So dont take it to heart, We love you Saint Sue xxx
Love the leaves on this card Sue & how you have coloured them. Amazing patience to cut all around them. I have the leaves stamp & the mask (saw you demonstrating it at Ally Pally last September). I don't have the patience for the cutting out though. Ann W
ReplyDeleteI think it was a lovely idea, but sorry it was hard work! I love using leaves in my projects and these are great, the colours and wood grain effect on them is fab! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove Pearl x
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card & what patience you must have think I would have just given up & not finished the way you did ----well done you! However, as much as I like it I'll not be copying as I do not have much skill with a craft knife or the patience unlike you.
Regards! Rita
Not sure if I have your patience Sue, but I know what you mean, once you start on an idea you just have to finish it and it was definitely worth it this time!
ReplyDeleteVicki:)
This is soooooo worth the time you put into it Sue, STUNNING!! just love it, lovin those leaves, Great Job Perfect! Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteNina said
ReplyDeleteHi when i first looked at this card i was not sure but it is one that grows on you especailly when you fine out the amount of work that went into it I love the picture frame affect simple but very affective well done
Nina said
ReplyDeleteHi when i first looked at this card i was not sure but it is one that grows on you especailly when you fine out the amount of work that went into it I love the picture frame affect simple but very affective well done
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteYep different again :D
I like this but not as a card, as a piece of art to display. Maybe in a plain frame on the wall.
Sue H. xx
Now, this is more like the 'Sue cards' I love. There's nothing about this that I DON'T love.....colours, frame, leaves. It's fab x but, as you say, I can imagine the time it took :(
ReplyDeleteThis card is just gorgeous Sue. I like everything about it colours and style. Well worth all the effort you must have put into it
ReplyDeleteHello Sue, Well worth your patience, this card is stunning, love the leaves and Autumn colours, my favourites, might give this a go. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations to the winners.
ReplyDeleteHugs, June x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeletethis is a lovely card ,but I'm sorry to say I don't like it,it dosen't appeal to me at all.
Carol x
I love all the leaves and the colour schemes, and all the work that has gone into it angxx
ReplyDeleteI adore this card as I love to cut out and fiddle with ideas LOL amazing love the colours Sue xxx hugsxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLove, Love this card,l always enjoy seeing leaves, must be the result of many holidays in New England. Your patience with this card must be applauded. This is one gorgeous card. Lol Ann
This is one of those stamps which I really love. I would probably not had the patience to do all that cutting out but the effect is stunning.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the colours on this card.
Eileen x
I really like this card, the leaves pop out from the background in a stunning way, it was worth all the effort of the cutting out. Brilliant
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWell your patience has really paid off, love the card, and think it is perfect without stamping the background.
Carol at Henlow.
Well I think perhaps you should have taken it apart to stamp the background leaves.....NOT. It's gorgeous as it is, it *may* have been too busy if you'd got a pattern behind it. Maybe you should make another and try it? (should I be ducking behind the sofa while you throw things at me??)
ReplyDeleteWell done for finishing what you started, it is lovely.
Oh, how worth the effort Sue. It's gorgeous and you are right about the woodblock effect. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteEdna x
Sue
ReplyDeleteYou must have the patience of a saint to go round all those leaves. It's a beautiful autumnal card, the colours are just right.
Hugs
Katy x
Sue, the card was definitely worth every minute you spent cutting it out, is is beautiful and has made me want to have a go too! Congrats to all the lucky winners. Regards, Anne Rx
ReplyDeleteooh i like this one Sue something very simple looking but oh so effective... Yes i like this one
ReplyDeleteLove the stamps and colour but I don`t think I would do this but wouldn`t mind being to receiver .Melanie
ReplyDeleteSue, you're nuts! LOL...I mean that in the best way though. I LOVE what you've done here. I was only referring to the cutting out part. I thought you said it took you a half hour and said to myself, "Wow, that's really quick." Second glance, you said an hour. Hahaha! WOW, you have patience like no other. REALLY love the look of this though. Shadow leaves in the back would have looked very nice, but I agree, I wouldn't have taken that apart again either. Wonderful imagination and creativity. Also love the cut white sentiment to shadow the black one. I always learn something new here.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Lisa xx
Oh my word Sue, you did some amount of work here. It looks incredible. Its a really gorgeous card. I love how the leaves appear to be floating. Lee xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I don't often comment, but I love this, one of the few I've seen suitable for a guy, I find them soooo hard to cater for.
ReplyDeleteSo thats my request, more guy cards please, I need some inspiration :)
Jeannie x
Wow, what a lovely card! You have so much patience. I love those leaves and the colors. Hugs, Hanneke
ReplyDeleteN a wonderful idea it is to :) thax for sharing .
ReplyDeleteYou must have the patience of a saint, I think I would have given up, or knowing me sliced through some vital part just at the end. The card is beautiful though so you should give yourself a pat on the back. xx
ReplyDeleteI love this. It's great how you made it look like a picture frame with the leaves and sentiment inside. TFs.
ReplyDeleteThought this would be nice as a framed picture
ReplyDeleteGwenda
Hi Sue, I really like this one the colours are stunning. I remember making a card like it once where I cut out all the white area around flowers. It took so long and I really loved it, I didnt want to give it away! I did in the end to a very special friend. This one was definately worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteWas definitely worth the time cutting this one out!! LOVE this card...:)..xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, A beautiful card. The leaves are absolutely gorgeous, love the colours and the technique you used. I also love the way you have used the different layers of card to make the frame. The only negative aspect for me is the solid blackness of the frame which makes it seem so sombre. Anne x
ReplyDeleteWell worth the time spent, beautiful card.x
ReplyDeleteNot a card I could attempt as like lots of others Im not that good with a craft knife. I would hang this card on my wall, its gorgeous and my fav stamps are trees and leaves. Love autumnal cards!
ReplyDeleteThe leaves look great together, and it looks really colourful for the season of Autumn , love it !
ReplyDeleteYou must have the patience of Job - i really think this card is a stunner and well worth the time that you have put in but unfortunately i would have given up long before completion. I think the colour choices are super.
ReplyDeleteTFS
Hugs
Amanda x
This is exquisite. I absolutely love it. Such Inspiration and even if I don,t try it soon, I hope I will be able to find it again when I have more time to try it out. thank you for every one of your posts. I love them all.
ReplyDeletePam
Love the idea of this one and it's in really pretty colours. Don't think i'd have the patience for it but can still appreciate how lovely it is. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMelanie
Goodness me, I don't know how you had the patience to cut out all that. I couldn't have done it!! I love the framed look of this card, with all the different layers setting the scene. Love the colours of the leaves too. This definitely gets a big thumbs up from me!!
ReplyDeleteI love leaves and this card has a colourful, funky look to it - beautifully made Sue and thank you for showing it.
ReplyDeletelots of love lilygee xxx
Very different Sue yet very effective. I'd say keep going with your idea's!! lainey x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, There is so much to admire in this card - not least your patience and fortitude! How your poor fingers coped with an hours cutting with a craft knife I can't imagine - but I know I wouldn't be able to unbend mine if I tried it! What a feat. It's a stunning card. You must be a gardener too, Sue, those colours are so true to life. And I loved the double border, I thought it added great dignity to a very impressive piece of art. Congratulations - you should be getting a prize too! I'm very thrilled to be amongst the winners today, Thank you so much, Sue x
ReplyDeleteI think this card was well worth the hard work, Sue, its lovely.
ReplyDeletelove and hugs
dawn x
Hi there Sue. have to say the more I look at the card the more i like it; I love the autumnal feel to it and think it would be a great idea for a piece of wall art :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I love the autumn and all the colours that go with it. I think the colours you have used are just right but oh, all that cutting! I'm not sure that I have the patience or a steady enough hand. By coincidence I have just ordered the fall spledour impressabilities; maybe that will be as close as I get to your beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteFrances
Hi Sue, what a lot of work, don't think I could start all that cutting, and carry on to finish it, I nearly always want to copy your cards, can't copy this one. When are we going to see you again? I miss you lots and lots, as I am sure every one else does. Many Blessings Patricia
ReplyDeleteIt was well worth the work. It is gorgeous. I love the colours you chose.
ReplyDeleteWhile I love the colors that you've used, don't think I'd have done all that cutting out. I'd have just cut out the leaves and put them back with pop dots. Easier than having to keep them all attached by little tiny bits. Hey it's great that your doing cards that aren't "you"! That's half the fun! Thanks for sharing them all,
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Hi Sue, this will be short sorry, I'm so tired and must try sleeping. I really like this as I love foliage of any kind and the layering is fab.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all the winners.
Regards Linda
Just love this card - such hard work but well worth it. Lorraine x
ReplyDeleteSue, I love this card! I know sometimes our ideas get the better of us and things take a lot longer than we think they will, but the results of this card are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteVery dramatic - Sue you made me a piece of backing paper using this stamp and versamark ink pad - the crumpled look at Ally Pally
ReplyDeleteI hold it in high esteem
Vie
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Beautiful card Sue and I really love those leaves and colouring.
ReplyDeleteWhew! What a lot of work but the end certainly justified the means here - I took one look and immediately felt drawn to it. Love it - well done for your patience!!
ReplyDeleteEileen (Edinburgh)
Oh I'm sooooo thrilled!
ReplyDeleteAnother fantastic card Sue
Tracy x
Hi Sue if i was to do this card it would have to be for someone very special, i really dont have the patience ,and if i did i dont think it would turn out as good as yours, i think the the colours are beautiful. Just want to thank you for picking my number in the draw ,im so chuffed to be a winner.Elaine H x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, your 'i had an idea' ain't half bad. I happen to really like this card. Might have to treat myself to this leaf set of stamps.
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