Hi to all this morning! This card should have been added to the post from January 1st which listed my favourite cards from 2011, however, I hadn't posted it in 2011 so technically I didn't feel it should be included then. It is one of my favs though as I love the way it came out. Anytime I can lace ribbon on a card, I take it as I think it is just so stunning to see. This is one of my favourite papers (Graphic 45) to use too and even though the vintage ribbon doesn't match it exactly, I like the way it adds some extra colour to the card without making it feel too busy. I cut both sides of the paper with the edgeability die insert and scalloped cutting edge. The insert has nice wide open holes to lace your ribbon through. I found it easier to do if I attached my card with foam mounting pieces to my black back layer and then lace the ribbon through the holes. I started on one side and tucked the ends around the back of the card and secured them and then laced one colour through every other hole til I reached the other side. The other colour went through the remaining open holes and I tied the loose ends into a bow at the end. I added a black organza rose and two decorative stick pins to it. I stamped my sentiment on some teal card and lightly inked it with forest moss distress ink. I cut a frame from labels eleven for it and mounted the sentiment in the corner with mounting foam. I added a black rhinestone swirl around it for drama and interest. A few black glints in the top corner and some paper piercing around the edges completed the card. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it! All for now, Sue xThursday, 26 January 2012
Lace It Up
Hi to all this morning! This card should have been added to the post from January 1st which listed my favourite cards from 2011, however, I hadn't posted it in 2011 so technically I didn't feel it should be included then. It is one of my favs though as I love the way it came out. Anytime I can lace ribbon on a card, I take it as I think it is just so stunning to see. This is one of my favourite papers (Graphic 45) to use too and even though the vintage ribbon doesn't match it exactly, I like the way it adds some extra colour to the card without making it feel too busy. I cut both sides of the paper with the edgeability die insert and scalloped cutting edge. The insert has nice wide open holes to lace your ribbon through. I found it easier to do if I attached my card with foam mounting pieces to my black back layer and then lace the ribbon through the holes. I started on one side and tucked the ends around the back of the card and secured them and then laced one colour through every other hole til I reached the other side. The other colour went through the remaining open holes and I tied the loose ends into a bow at the end. I added a black organza rose and two decorative stick pins to it. I stamped my sentiment on some teal card and lightly inked it with forest moss distress ink. I cut a frame from labels eleven for it and mounted the sentiment in the corner with mounting foam. I added a black rhinestone swirl around it for drama and interest. A few black glints in the top corner and some paper piercing around the edges completed the card. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it! All for now, Sue x
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Good morning Sue, great card and what amazing possibilities - Valentine's Day cards in red etc. Love the effect and will certainly be trying it.
Blessings
Sonia - St Helens
Morning Sue, this card is certainly a stunner. I love that graphic 45 paper and the lacing is AMAZING! Wow, what a beautiful card. Lee xx
Morning Sue, this is different and quite stunning. Love the ribbon and may have a go at it as I recently bought the die needed. x
Hi Sue
Another beautiful card. Paper is gorgeous and love the ribbon lacing.
Sue
Good morning Sue!
Wow, what a beautiful card!
Hi Sue, you´ve done it again hun, this card is awesome, and I love the ribbon lace, and this is such a great way of it. All looks so great.
Stunning! I love the laced ribbon effect, Carole Z x
Loving the laced ribbon - another thing to try. You are keeping us all busy! Hope you will be back soon with some more demos x
Hi Sue
I love the colours used in this card and I think the lacing is very clever.
You really do have to look at these dies long and hard to see all the possibilities and not just accept what you first see.
Ria
Good Morning Sue, yet again you have given us a stunning card.
Love everything about this one.
Have not tried the lacing as yet. Might just be the project for today.
Thank you for all the inspiration.
Patricia xx
Another great card Sue suitable for any occassion love any excuss to use ribbons.....thats if I can part with them rofl!!
Maggie H
The lacing on this card is so effective. I love it. Looking forward to having you back on our screens soon I hope. Your demos and card samples are always so inspiring. Karen x
Loved this demo on TV. Great use of the ribbon. Love, Julia xxx
love this idea with the ribbon lacing have got this die so can give it a try ang
Hi Sue, I think the ribbon threading is great. I have tried this on one of my Birthday cards I did. I was very pleased with the result. I also love all the lovely papers you use. Thank you for sharing your lovely creations with us.
Jenny L
I like the variation the ribbon brings to your colour combination and I do love those papers
Good morning Sue
Now this is lovely the paper is great ribbon bow flower and pins. the use of the spellbinders is great too,
joyce e
Morning Sue, A beautiful card and I love the way you have laced the ribbon.
My oh MY What a beauty,I just love everything about it. Thank you. Elaine H xx
gorgeous card... love the colours x
Morning Sue,
Love that Graphic 45 paper, may have to try and search it out, any idea what it was called? Love the lacing effect on your cards. the ribbon colour combo is fabulous.
You never fail to inspire Sue,
Huge hugs
Sandra Riley
Morning Sue,This card is quite simply stunning. This opens up a whole array of ideas and colour schemes. I just love the laced ribbon.
TFS
Hugs Amanda x
Wow, what a great card. The idea with the ribbon is so amazing. Thanks for this inspiration.
Hugs, Uta
Hi Sue, I was lucky enough to win this card on a c&c show because I emailed in. I have it on my wall in my craft room. Its Gorgeous!!Linda x
im gonna have a go at this i just love it
Hugs
Alison Glover
Hi Sue, You keep us on our toes, i love the ribbon weaving affect, i can see why this is one you really like. Yvonne xx
Morning Sue...its beautiful ....I think the colours and the ribbon pleating make this a very special card.....you are just sooo clever!!!! take care Margaret
Hi Sue. The lacing looks lovely with the two colours, and such beautiful background paper. Must make greater use of these dies. Anne x
Hi Sue. Love the ribbon lacing. Have the edge dies so might have a go myself.
Love the laced ribbon , it looks great!
Stunning card!
Another must to try!
Must get the die which is one I have been thinking of buying x
I've got the next 2 days to do nothing but make cards.It's a bit like reading books, which one do you go for first --think it will be this one, it's lovely, can imagine it in different colour schemes and as Sonia said a Valentine card
She x
Gorgeous card - I love the ribbon.
Clare x
Hi Sue
yet another great idea, what a beautiful card.
Jean
I'm not a huge fan of ribbon (I know...I should be shot!), but this is gorgeous. It generally is when you use it. No, I'm not jealous...much! Lol.
x
Hello Sue
Loving the card & it is certainly one that I shall try very hard to emulate. "Thanks!" for your generosity in sharing, very much appreciated.
Regards! Rita
Hi Sue you are such a talented lady this card is fantastic. I love the way you have laced the ribbon, the colour and the paper you have used,infact I love everything about this card
Heather x
Morning Sue,
Great card love the ribbon weaving will have to give it a try.
Lydia
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I love the colours, I would not have put these together but they work. It has a peacock feel to it.
NICE CARD SUE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Wow, what a stunning card, looks more intricate than it actually is, real mantlepiece appeal! Love the colour combination too.
Vicki :)
Hello Sue
I just love the Peacock colours and the sentiment is beautiful
LoveMarg
Wow Sue, this card is stunning! I love the colors and that lacing is such a nice detail. Gorgeous DP as well. Hugs, Hanneke
Hi Sue
What a beaut love it. I agree with Sonia go reds etc for Valentines Day.
Lizzie (Serial copycat)xx
Morning sue love the card what a great idea lacking the ribbon can't wait for my garage conversion to be finish so I can set up y craft room and try some of you fantastic cards
Really lovely card. Very different.
Hi Sue
you mean this card fell together lol. Better than mine that fall apart lol (only kidding).
Looks like u spent hours on it. (but i won#t tell). Amazing paper with lots of detail. Graphic 45 something i need to look at and possibly buy, well cant just look can u, lol.
Another cracker, one anyone would be glad to recieve, Well done Sue.
born again spellbinder
Nadine x hug
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Hi Sue
Another pretty card-love the patterned paper.
Eileen x
Hi Sue,
Like so many others I see this as a red valentine card. Red ribbon and a hearts background. You do inspire me. Thanks
Good morning Sue/everyone. Another super card and yet another thing I will put on my 'to do' list for card making this year. Ohhh so much inspiration so little time!!
Eileen (Edinburgh)
Stunning card must try this one .Melanie
This card is amazing. I really want to go have a go at the ribbon now. Thanks sue
Erica x
ooh Sue this is lovely and I am so excited cos I have just got those border dies so I can have a go at this one.
thanks for sharing
Sue xx
Hello Sue, You are such an inspiration, thanks for sharing your ideas, love this card, the ribbon is fab and looks stunning, love the graphic 45 paper as well, will have tp searcj for that.
Hugs, June x
Hi Sue, great card and lovely colours. I especially love the look of "laced" cards. Thanks
Hi Sue, love the design, the lacing is very unique, hope you are enjoying your holiday Helen O xxx
This is a cracking idea Sue, how inventive you are :) The colours are great too.
Love the weaving with the ribbon! Stunning card!
Love Pearl x
Hi Sue, I can see why this card was one of your favourites. It is beautiful. Love your tip on mounting the card on foam and then lacing through. I really struggle to keep the papers/ cards equidistance apart, when attaching afterwards. With Love & Light Theresa. H
Hi Sue
Love the use of the rose, swirls and hat pins. Great!
Geraldine
Hi Sue love the card the lacing and the colours
Hi Sue
Loved the colour combo and the lacing
Vie
x
Brilliant, thanks Sue!
Nice to be able to use lacing - very nice Sue.
lots of love lilygee xxx
Hi Sue, love the colours, love the lacing, love the card. vanessa x
I just love the ribon laced onto the card, will certainly be trying that.
Another good one,not too difficult. Thanks SUe.
I have the edgabilities border die you have used for this - so guess what I will be trying out now...what a lovely way to use them. Love the colours too.
Elizabeth
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Lovely card Sue x
Wow, love the lacing and the colours are amazing! I can see why this is one of your favourites. xx
love this idea with the ribbon lacing, if i remember correctly i loved this when you done the demo,i think the ribbon although not a perfect match compliments the card very well.
Another beautiful card, love the colors, amazing card for this time of year!
Hi Sue,
I love this card, The colours are ab fab and reminds me of the sea,the ribbon and pins just finish the card off nicely.
Carol x
Another brilliant idea. Thank you :)
lovely card sue
Hi Sue, Beautiful card, fanatasic papers I just love Graphic 45 products, the lace effect with the ribbon is stunning!!Perfect, Hugs May x x x
Hi Sue,Amazing card I love the way you used the ribbon, must try doing this ,it is beautifull
Ita
Hi Sue, Wow, wow, wow!! I remember this card or similar in one of your shows last year and thinking then how truly lovely it was. Love the colours & the ribbon technique. Thanks Ann W
Oh Sue I do love this one. What a fabulous idea. It is such a different look. Must try this one.
I think you did this, or something similar on C&C, liked it then, love it now. Wonderful idea. Regards, Anne Rx
Good afternoon Sue, what a stunning card. Just love it. Hugs x ChrisB
Another great card Sue.
Great card again Sue. Just love that ribbon laced effect and may well have to have a go.
Mags
x
Hi Sue - another brilliant card, love the texture that ribbon brings. Lorraine H x
hi sue, wow what a different card, I like it, will be trying this out soon.
love jan x
I really like the lacing on your card. It really is an interesting focal point. Great card.
I love the lacing and nice colours! I see the ribbons and flowers have crept back in!
wow, like your wise way to use the ribbon!very nice!
This is gorgeous. I love the laced up front. TFS.
Stunning card Sue!!! absolutely love it xxx
Yeah, I was beginning to get a serious attack of TWS ( teal withdrawal symptoms) he he. Lovely card and adaptable to many occasions. Thank you x x LOL Lynne M
You will start a craze for Graphic 45 paper now!!! We will all be googling to find stockists.
The card is stunning and the lacing is fab.
HI Sue, WOW this is great love the color combination. will surely try this out. bali xx
Lovely Card Again.
I don't know how you can keep such stunning cards coming.
I keep getting crafters block!
Sue
XXX
Hi Sue,
I really, really like this card, colours are great and more of your lovely papers. I will have to do a version of this card, I like so much. You are my ultimate card making hero.
Best Wishes to you and your family.
Happy2craft
Mmmm green n blue, reminds me of the seaside :) lovin the ribbon work
Hi Sue, loved this card when I saw it on C&C.x
Another one to add to my favourites, cann't make up my mind which one it knocks off the top ten list.
Lovely ribbon lacing and dimension
Gill
Hi Sue love this card love the colours you have used and the lacing of the ribbons is stunning xx hazel
Beautiful card Sue, love the ribbon and the colours.x
Lovely card Sue, I love the lacing. I don't know how you keep thinking of new ideas, but glad you do! Chris x
i love this - great idea!
Stunning card! I love what you did with the ribbon.
love the graphic 45 paper got myself a good selection,will have a go at this one
Jane xx
Beautiful ribbon work!!!!!!!!!
Hi I love all things ribbon and this is so effective with the other elements it all works so well xxx
This is so different, I love it!
Another lovely card Sue,
love and hugs,
Dawn x
This card is amazing, I love the colours, I cant wait to try it out. And the paper is lovely, must get some of that too! Sue you are costing me a fortune!
Hi Sue
I love the lace up ribbon on this card (love ribbons, so the more the better.....if it looks right)and the backing paper is lovely and very usable. I would be really happy if I had made that card :D
Sue H. xx
Well Hello to you Sue and Hi to all the blog friends.
What a lovely card to cheer a miserable, wet and dreary day here in the southern parts of Wales.
A favourite actress of mine, Meryl Streep, starred in the film I thought of today. She's fighting against the forces of nature while her husband is left stranded in the wilderness. All the while an angry, aggressive Kevin Bacon is terrorising her and threatening her young son. Where could they be? I'll give you a clue, (I like doing that):- the colour of the ribbons, mainly the blue one, is the colour of the film title. Yep, you got it 'The River Wild'. All I could see was the fast flowing waters twisting and turning the boat, thrashing it around the rocks and on to the mighty rapids.
To think, all that came from seeing your beautiful ribbon winding through the eyelets of your paper. I don't know if the comparisons are getting better or I'm getting barmier! LOL..
Hope all is well. Linda
Hi Sue, Sonia said what amazing possibilities and I have to agree - Yes Valentines in red - but also in pastels for weddings and girly cards. I have some soft pink flower patterned & pearlised card which I believe is also scented and I can see this done vertically with pink and cream ribbons and a stamped vintage corset alongside to carry on with the lace it up theme. Truly an inspirational card, Sue. Funny thing is, I just thought it was a nice card when I saw it this morning, it's as the day has gone on that different ideas have come to me. I usually just want to copy your lovely cards as they are, but this one has really stirred my own imagination. Thank you Sue x
wow i just love your ribbons on this card it looks great huni xx
Gorgeous as ever!!!...xx
very gorgeous and creative
Wow Sue! I love this! I have never tried lacing on a card but I am definitely going to try this - I love the look! And the teal with the black is just gorgeous!
Wow Sue! I love this! I have never tried lacing on a card but I am definitely going to try this - I love the look! And the teal with the black is just gorgeous!
Love your ribbon lacing, thanks so much for reminding me of this...how could I have forgotten something so stunning looking??
R/
Hi Sue, love the lacing and colour combination, striking.
Edwina
Love what you have done with the lacing of the ribbon through the edgibilities, will definatley try this
Gwenda
Hi Sue,
Great combination again, such unusual colours you manage to find. Or is it that you know how to put them together.
Elaine J
The colour combination works beautifully. I love the lacing with the ribbons
This is absolutely amazing! I love the design and idea with teh ribbons. So beautifully done!
Have a great weekend!
Susan
Love the colours of the ribbons.
Where did they come from?
This is a really lovely card!
Love the colours of the ribbons.
Where did they come from?
This is a really lovely card!
loving the lace up card and stunning colour combo also.
thanks for visiting my desk for WOYWW
kyla
Nice.
Gorgeous ribbon! Love the way you laced it! Love the flourish and the flowers too!
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