Tuesday 28 February 2012

Triple Thank You Card

Morning all!  Another one of my favs from the recent lot of samples (and a break from all the Lattice cards!)  I have done this type card on several occasions and, truth be told, even using this same decorative paper  too.  I just think it makes a stunning creation.  I hope you aren't getting tired of this layout yet.  I started with a piece of decorative paper (October Afternoon this time), added a layer of cream (actually it is called milk) card on which I pierced the edges and matted a final larger larger of the same colour card to create the background for the card.  Next I used the largest size of Labels 25 and the next size down to cut a frame.  I inked the piece while still in the dies using Broken China distress ink, leaving that nice edge showing the original card colour (milk again).  I did the same exact thing again only using the second largest die as the outside and going down one side for the inside of the frame this time.  I cut two like this and inked them both in the same manner.  Now I have one large frame and two smaller matching frames.  I placed the two smaller ones to the edges of the background and attached them with a small bit of glue on the top and bottom.  I didn't add any glue to the centre so that I could slightly lift this area later.  I added a small bit of mounting foam to the larger frame top and bottom, placed it in the centre of the two smaller frames so that it was slightly overlapping them both.  Next I cut a long strip of coordinating paper (it is the backside of this print) and cut a fork in the end of it.  I matted it with a teal card stock for contrast.  I inserted it through the sides of the frames weaving it up and down until it was through all the pieces.  With a pencil, I marked very lightly where each section was.  I removed it and stamped it with a small "thank you" in each section, erased the pencil lines and place the banner back into place, this time securing it with glue on the flat end and on the forked end so it would stay in place.  I tied a big messy bow with the teal vintage ribbon and topped it with a rolled flower made from the same paper.  I added a small pearl to the flower and some foliage pieces to complete the card.  I know, teal is sneaking its way back in to my cards, but I just adore it!  Hope it appeals to you too!  All for now, Sue x

165 comments:

nettie said...

lovely card sue but all your cards are fantastic i will try this one when i get home from work today thank you for getting me crafting again xx

Hellma said...

Another stunning layout Sue, love the color and the paper.

Lynne M said...

I saw you demo this card Sue and thought wow must try it. Even better is my fix of Teal yahoo!!!!!!Lol Lynne M x x x x

nattyboots said...

I have yet to see a card of yours that i dont like,The colours are beautiful and do you know Sue i have quite a few papers so like this card that i didnt know what to do with [ being a novice ] so wow no excuses now eh. Thank you for the inspiration.Elaine H x

Missmizog said...

Hi Sue
Can never tire of your designs, you give everyone such inspiration.
Sue

Jan.moogie said...

What a good idea to do with frames am going to try it later today as I need to make a card for a birthday. with a few flowers and in shades of pink I think it will work Sue.x

Carole Z said...

Hi Sue, I really admired this card when you demo'd it last week...gorgeous! Love the polkadot backing as well Carole Z X

Patricia said...

Good Morning Sue,
Another "Stunner" mind you, every card is a winner no matter which dies or colours you choose.
Going to try this with Lables 10, my dies from C&C have not arrived as yet.
Thank you once again for taking the time to share all your ideas.
Patricia xx

Sarah said...

Love the card - loving the teal colour - just bought some lovely teal ribbon at the week end - hmmm wonder where that could lead me to in my crafting room today - new lattice dies arrived yesterday and LOVING them - so versatile with the large border! - thanks Sue x

Герцогиня said...

Hi Sue
What a great idea with the frame.
Thank you for the inspiration.

Heather said...

Good morning Sue I loved this demo when you did it on C&C, I think it is one of those cards that you think 'how did she do that?'. Looking forward to the Spellbinder show today. x

dutchess said...

love it Sue watched you do the demo and persuaded myself to have a go had to use a different label as this one hasnt arrived yet but was really pleased with the result.....did mine in black and tan...my fav combo thanks for the inspiration.....take care Margaret

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue

Love this card and the colours, never get tired of Teal! I love the way you have used the frames, how do you come up with all these ideas???? Love Jean x

hazel young said...

Morning Sue, love this card, but haven't got round to trying it out yet. If you look at the background carefully you can still see a lattice pattern of the dots, so maybe its not technically lattice but it could be lol. Love the background paper anyway xx hazel

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Gorgeous and beautiful card Sue watched you make this on CC
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Arenosa 12 said...

I always love your teal creations Sue. I wonder if this would work with a more highly patterned and multi-coloured paper? I shall have to try this weekend, or maybe even this evening if I get all my housework done!

leswood said...

Morning again Sue,
I really love this card, it is so unusual and wonderful colours too.
Saw you demo this one and thought what a brilliant idea xxxxx

Uta said...

Wow, what a great card- I love what you made with the frames. Great!

Hugs, Uta

Pam Swadling said...

A beautiful card Sue, and useful for many occasions.

craftysue said...

Hi Sue, This card looks really lovely, I enjoyed the demo when you made this one and its definately on my list of one to do cards. You make so many beautiful cards, my list is becoming ever longer these days, but hey at least i will never be stuck for ideas.
xx

Linda said...

Hi Sue, this was one of my favourite cards from the shows, I haven't seen it before. I will be giving it a try,Linda x

Fiona P said...

Morning Sue I loved this card when you made it on one of the show great ideas you come up, will try this in the next few days but one thing I know wont be as good as yours but will keep trying .got some of the vintage ribbon on the 5pm show (ideal world) yesterday so am a happy bunny. Thanks again Sue, hugs Fiona P xx

melanie said...

Hi Sue what a great card, I liked it when you did the Demo. I used your lattice die , and its on my blog .Melanie

jan said...

hi sue, I loved this card when it was on your show, ingenious how you used these dies, and love the colour.
love jan x

bhavana said...

We would never get tired of your beautiful creations! Keep them coming! Very much enjoying your blog!

Lynnus said...

OMG - I won! I won! I won! - do you think Im a bit excited? Thank-you so much. I love this card, so far I have only used the labels to cut out mats and layers so I am going to try this at the weekend (when the other half allows me to craft!), thanks again you are a star x

Unknown said...

This is one of the cards that really stood out on your shows. Fab! Love, Julia xxx

Jenny L said...

Hi Sue,
loved this card when demoed on c and c. As always I love every card you show. I need to get some teal card stock. As I'm getting very fond of teal, since Ive been visiting your blog.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L

Vee Cassidy said...

Dear Sue
I love this layout and was lucky to see you do it on one of your shows. Great colour scheme. Vee xx

Clare Powell said...

Gorgeous card, love the layout.

Clare x

iReneM said...

Every day you treat us to a beautiful card, Sue.
Loving the colours and design here on this beauty.

x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, I love the clean look of this card. It is another classic to add to my inspiration folder. With Love & Light Theresa. H

Jan said...

This is stunning Sue. I saw your demo on C&C last week. Brilliant
xx Jan

AnneRD said...

I saw you demo this card on C&C, a really creative way of using the dies. Love the paper combinations and such lovely colours. A winner! Anne x

Debbie Tinks said...

sue lovely card

Felicie said...

What for a stunning card,I love it.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, What a marvelous idea interlocking the dies and i like the label idea too, there is nothing wrong with useing Teal as other's can change it if they prefer other colours, you have great ideas keep them coming. Yvonne xx

Maryann Laursen said...

So gorgeous card here again Sue, I just love everything about it, both the look and colors are wonderful.

lestim said...

This card has to be one of my fav's it is so clean and precise. I just love it. Sue, is there a differerence between broken glass and tumbled glass? Ihave trembled glass but should I also get broken glass. Best wishes, Lesley

marg said...

Hello Sue
I love Teal and I have started to put a Pearl in the middle of the paper flower ( that's new for me) it looks effective when on a dark card thanks for that tip !
Love Marg

Sandra F said...

Another lovely card Sue. I like the colours

WendyD said...

Beautiful card Sue - this is my first time on here - why on earth have I not visited before?

You are sure ONE TALENTED LADY!!!

Carolyn said...

Lovely card Sue.I will have to try this one out.I am olso loving the teal card,your bows are just beautiful x

Rita said...

One of my favourites from the show. The layout of the card is awesome. Thankyou for all that you share. Hugs Rita xxx

Lydia Jordan said...

Morning Sue,
great card the way you have used the dies is something I'll have to try.

Anybody would be happy to receive this beautiful car.

Lydia
XX

Christina Griffiths said...

Another beautiful card Sue and the colours are just right. Going to have to buy the Lattice dies though as they are fab.

Anonymous said...

Great card Sue it must take you longer to give us "The Recipe" as it does for you to make the card, thanks for that. Also a huge thank you for my random win yesterday; it's lovely to win ANYTHING. Can you shuffle up my Premium Bonds Please!!?? Mabex

Astrid Maclean said...

STUNNING! I have never seen a card like this before and think it is amazing, so I was very happy to see it this morning! Thank you for the detailed description, I will definitely give it a try as I actually own that die, yippy!

elkeartsandcrafts said...

Hello Sue.
I have received my order for the lattice dies and the M Bossibilities, but not had time to play yet. They look beautiful, and so do the cards you have made with them.
Elaine J

elkeartsandcrafts said...

Hello Sue.
I have received my order for the lattice dies and the M Bossibilities, but not had time to play yet. They look beautiful, and so do the cards you have made with them.
Elaine J

Marie-Louise said...

Really lovely card.

sue said...

Hi Sue, I won! I really didn't expect it and I'm thrilled to bits. Thank you so much. Your card today is fantastic, I saw the demo on C&C and thought then how nice it was, but then all your cards are fantastic, I don't know where you get the ideas. Such a clever lady.

Sue M
xx

nzillingworth said...

Hi Sue
this is the part of spellbinders i love best. Interlocking them.Amazing what happens. I have to get turquoise and teal in my stash, I need it. I have managed one card in light brown and teal. I do like it.Yes love this card. Unusual place for the bow but looks stunning.
Well done Sue another grand one.
Born again Spellbinder
Nadine hug x
nzillingworth@hotmail.com

yorkielass said...

Hello Sue, This is a stunning card, love the colour,layout and your bow is gorgeous.. I am looking to get some teal card for my craft stash.
Hugs, June x

Sue J said...

This just shows what you can do with a little imagination. I love the way the frames interlock. :)

Anthea said...

Really like this card and as I have only just started my spellbinders collection this is on that I can have a go at as I have the appropriate die :)Also into teal my self at the moment must be something in the air! xx

Sue Yorkshire said...

I loved this card when I saw it on C&C it looks so effective and clever.

Will have a go at this one

Sue xx

vanessa said...

Hi Sue, what a lovely card, I love the Teal, the foliage on this card is it a spellbinder die ? received my dies from c + c 2 days ago, & having a great play take care vanessa xx

Janet said...

Love it, love it, love it.

bluebell-flowerwood said...

hello sue what a lovely card,i will be makeing my first card today with your new dies as my draw out side is finished now.hope you got a look. i will try to do your card but with a diffrent shape so as not to infring on copyright. hope you enjoy your day,love bluebell-flowerwood.

Kathryn said...

Ohhh think i will have a bash at this today ... need a thank you card asap :) xx

Scrapcat 1 said...

this is very effective I think even I could do this one!

Lizzie said...

Hi Sue
CONGRATS TO ALL WINNER AND ME WHOOP WHOOP!!
Wow what a beauty I'm doing this one today for my sister in-laws birthday i loved it when i saw it on cc and have already got it prepared lol!
Thank you x.
Lizzie (Serial copycat)xx

Unknown said...

I love this card was brilliant watching you put it together, it was so simple to do but what an amazing look.
I just love the way that an ordinary looking card can be lifted by just a couple of spellbinders.
thanks sue for all your blogs and keep up the hard work
thanks gail

sue said...

Can't wait to try this in a different colour, may be for Mothers Day.Thanks again for your inspiration every day!!!!

Redanne said...

Love this card and loved it when you demo-ed it although nice to see it close up.

sue said...

Can't wait to try this in a different colour, may be for Mothers Day.Thanks again for your inspiration every day!!!!

Unknown said...

I thank you so much for showing this card. It is really cute
Hugs Tammy

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Unknown said...

What a great technique, love your card!! Thanks

Ann said...

Wow, another stunning card Sue. You are so inspiring. Thanks

Clai01 said...

I think broken China is my favoutite distress ink , another lovely card , thanks for sharing it.

Claveh said...

Sue, I don't think I could ever get fed up with any of your designs, I love this one and leaves it open to play with other colours, shapes of frame die and patterned papers, brilliant!
Thanks

sue said...

Love this card design Sue, saw it on tv and had to pop over to take a closer look.
Hugs Sue x

Nikbee said...

A beautiful card. I love the colours and the frames are wonderful. I keep forgetting that I can do that with my nesties!
Nikki x

Dawn. W said...

Its a beautiful card Sue, you never seem to produce a bad card!! I was lucky enough to win the first card draw on the spellbinders POW show, the pink, white and black one, its so beautiful and superbly made, it is now the pride and joy of my craft room.
Love and hugs
Dawn x

eileen.fj said...

Hi Sue
Great card-love the colours and a decorative use of the frames.
Eileen x

lockedinmycraftroom said...

Hi Sue, fabulous card, I have these papers so may try this design. Thanks for the inspiration.
Chris

Ruthie said...

I absolutely loved this card when you showed it on C n C. Brilliant. Once again the colours are superb and the dies, great.

Ruthie said...

I absolutely loved this card when you showed it on C n C. Brilliant. Once again the colours are superb and the dies, great.

gwen70 said...

Another stunning card Sue, love the way the dies interlock, really is something different. Must give it a try

Rosietoes said...

It's very effective Sue. Loving that interlocked frame idea.
Super card.

Edna x

CraftyJo said...

Gorgeous Sue, great idea with the woven strip through the frames.

craftycarol said...

Hi Sue,
I love this card and the colour is gorgeous and would make a lovely christmas card.
Love Carol x

Christine Hussey said...

Another fantastic card. Love this design (but then I love all your designs) must now get labels 25. Keep the teal coming Sue, my favourite colour :) Christine H x

Cumbrianlass said...

Hi Sue this card is wonderful and in my fav. colour.
Janet

Carol S. said...

Hi Sue, Lovely Teal, I can't get enough. Even my bedroom is Teal! I loved this card on C&C, now great to get a close up view. Beautiful! Hugs, Carol S.xx

Liz said...

Love the card and have to say i am partial to teal myself.

Eemeli said...

Stunning card! For some reason I think that ribbon and flower would work really well on x-mas cards :D
-Eemeli-

baconbits said...

Another lovely card Sue, this is theone that is winging its way to me. Cannot wait to see it in the flesh - so to speak.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x

Maid of Kent said...

This one was a favourite on the c.c. Show. Love, love it. Lol Ann

lindyloo12 said...

Hi Sue I loved this design when they showed it on C&C so am delighted that you are telling us how you made it. I wish I had your skill for matching colours but no doubt with you to inspire me it might only take another 50 years lol.

Vie Carter said...

saw on on tv and thought how very cool

Vie
x

Suz said...

Another Great Layout, - love the colour too!

rosemarie said...

Hi Sue,

Another fantastic card, I think I am becoming adicted to teal now as well. Not a colour I have often used, but now can see lots of possibilities.

Love Rosemariexx

elaine said...

what a fantastic card... love it.. and another great giveaway,, thanks for the chance x

Sandy Palmer said...

Lovely card Sue! Love the layered Spellbinder look! You can never go wrong with polka dots! Love them! That bow is gorgeous!
Hugs,
Sandy.

Anonymous said...

I look forward to seeing your cards every day.
I have no idea how you manage to make them all so different....absolutely gorgeous.
Bean x

Victoria said...

I have loved this card from the first moment I saw it on TV! What a fantastic idea.

Anonymous said...

What a lovely card. My favourite for today anyway!
Grimsby Chris

joy said...

Hi Sue love this card fantastic.
will have to try and make it.
joyce.e

lion_tamer said...

Loving this card Sue and will definately be giving it a try . Cheers x

lesley c. said...

Hi Sue, what an unusual ingenious card, I want to be in your crafty head! I really like this one, my lattice dies arrived today cant wait to play with them. you give us so much inspiration, thank you. Lesley x

Kazbomps said...

Hi Sue. Loved this card on the c&c shows. Never apologise for using teal. Its one of my favourites too. Karen x

Anonymous said...

Wow Sue!! I just love this, very creative, love the colours and the layout, thank you Helen O xxx

Anonymous said...

PS A big Congratulations to all the Winners from Yesterdays post xx

Jeannie said...

Beautiful colours again Sue. I hadn't seen this before being a newcomer to your blog but I will definitely be trying it out.
Thanks
Jeannie

Maggie said...

Another great card Sue loving the entwined frames fab idea. My new lattice dies and embossing boards arrived today yeah... will be playing with them tonight!!:))

Maggie H

Macca said...

This card is fab.
My dies turned up this mornin. Guess what I'm doing today. ( my 2 boys will be Starving later) ............lol.
I'm so in love with spellbinders and its just so relaxing to look at all the wonderful card samples on your blog, and reading about everyone else comments. Xxx

Ita said...

another work of art Sue,I think this would take me for ever,but what a card.Congrats to all the winnere
Smiles
Ita

Lorraine H said...

I loved this card when you demonstrated it on C&C. Don't have the same dies but think it would work with other so will give it a try. Lorraine x

May said...

I love this design Sue, I never tire of your designs, they are all Beautiful, Hugs May x x x

Alyx said...

Another stunner, Sue.
xx

Dawn said...

Lovely card, I recorded all the shows from last week and am slowly watching them in between all the other things I have to do, I'm waiting for my pick of the week to arrive-hope its not long now, then I would love to try this idea, Thank you x

Unknown said...

Oh love how you've used the dies on this card <3

jane stillman said...

great card Sue and I so love Teal xx

Rhonda Miller said...

Wow, this is another great card.

Jane said...

How beautiful I really like this one Sue, could never get tiered of your creations there all lovely

Jane xx

Ali W said...

Sue, Just stopped by to catch up with the last couple of days blog, another stunning card, I will definitely try this one. To my amazement I found out I had won, I can't believe it! congratulations to everyone who won, and keep trying to everyone else, it's a wonderful blog seeing all of Sues creations. Thank you so much. Alison.

Karen said...

Just discovered your blog and find such inspiration from your beautiful designs. I have only recently discovered Spellbinders and I am trying out some of your ideas using the limited number of dies I have at the moment, so similiar but different is the name of the game for me at the moment.

Beverley said...

Hi Sue,
Fab card and it looks like it could easily be adapted for use with other label dies - will definitely give this a go.
Lov Bxx

Ria said...

Hi Sue
I love your use of the dies on this card they link so well together. It will have me looking at other dies to see if they can be used in this way.
As always I love your use of colour
Ria

Anonymous said...

I saw you demo this card last week Sue and thought it looked great. I'm the same as you,I love teal look forward to seeing tomorrow's card.
God Bless
JanNxx

Shelley said...

Truly stunning. x

sheila said...

Another beautiful card, this is one I could aspire to trying

Erica said...

Such a stunning card. Well done sue xx
Love Erica x

Sylvi said...

I'm new to your blog Sue after enjoying your shows on C & C last week. Thanks for sharing your fantastic creations. xx Sylvi

PaulineC said...

This is another really clever card. I love teal too so I am happy to see it reappearing.

Sonia said...

Hi Sue, what a beautiful card. Love the colours and the interlocking pieces. You are inspiring us all to get into teal.
Bye for now.
Blessings
Sonia - St Helens

yorkshiresue said...

Hi Sue
Saw this first on TV and really loved it.
Glad you added it to your Blog
Love
Sue
XXX

lorraine (classylady) said...

Great card as always Sue. Can you let us know if it is definately Thursday you are back on C & C I could not see it on schedule

lorraine
xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
I loved this card when you showed it on C&C. Teal is a lovely colour, I am amazed how you keep up to your blog, but I am glad you do, lol.
Best Wishes
Happy2craft

Unknown said...

A really beautiful card Sue and I can see all sorts of uses for it. I am waiting for some new dies to arrive and will use your blog to inspire me

Unknown said...

This is a really beautiful card Sue and I can see all sorts of uses for it and in all different colour ways. Mu husband bought me the Grand Calibre with the Morrocan dies and I also ordered some of the new ones and new folders. Really looking to get started (when work allows!!!

julie watts said...

As usual Sue another great card, very very clever. julie xx

Teresa said...

Loved this card when I saw the demo but now it's up close I like it even more. Will have to try it out. The dies came Saturday and I have been itching to try them out but haven't had time. Don't know how you keep coming up with all these ideas. Thanks for all the inspiration xxx

Teresa said...

Loved this card when I saw the demo but now it's up close I like it even more. Will have to try it out. The dies came Saturday and I have been itching to try them out but haven't had time. Don't know how you keep coming up with all these ideas. Thanks for all the inspiration xxx

Anonymous said...

Love this card; think it can be very easily adapted to a mans birthday card (without flowers of course!)
My POTD and ALL the extras arrived so I'm off to play. Can I say the dies are even better up close - excellent quality!
Yvonne, Aberdeen

Vicki Sharkey said...

What a great idea Sue, haven't seen your others but this is so simple and yet really effective.
Vicki :)

Hanneke said...

Wow, gorgeous! Love the style! Great colors and love the little flower arrangement. Hugs, Hanneke

Carolyn B said...

Beautiful card agaon Sue,I just love your colour choices.

Carol B

Barbara said...

Saw you doing this on C&C and loved it! Love teal and the bow is gorgeous.

Sandie said...

Hi Sue, I will certainly try this one, it looks lovely.

Sandra Riley... said...

Lovely colour combo!
Another amazing card Sue.
Hugs
Sandra xx

Sue Parish said...

Hi Sue, I loved this one when it was on tv and it's great in close-up too. That's a really classy bow!Thanks for the recipe - this is definitely one I would like to try. Sue X

SusanneJ said...

love this card Sue cant wait to try making it !!

Linda (Lindyloo) said...

Hi Sue,
Short post today sorry, not too good.
Love this card, the linking is a lovely idea that can work well with a lot of different dies, yet give a different look everytime.
Nice to see the teal back, I love it so I'll never complain.
Hugs Linda

Rufus said...

Love this effect and I like teal so you won't hear me complainin'!
R/

sandra collis said...

Great card sue love the colours

Dawn Louise said...

Fabulous card marvellous idea, so creative sue x

Lynn B said...

This card is lovely. You have so many great ideas Sue.

Craftychris said...

Such a brilliant idea! I think this card is fabulous xx

Chaffinch said...

This has given me some ideas for a masculine card. Excellent

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Felicie said...

Wow What for a great layout,wonderful.

Macca said...

Sue, this is such a lovely card.
I did hear you say that cereal used to have wax paper, well I went on a little hunt! my 2 boys have about 4 different types of cereal and I found some.
Guess what I made them eat when they got home from school.
They think their mum is mad......cereal for dinner.....lol
So a big thankyou for the tip, plus my boys thankyou as well. Xxx

baa-me-chick said...

A lovely card! I enjoyed the demo you did with this.
Nicki xx

Anonymous said...

Another great card unusual way with the frames. Edwina

CathyinMN said...

I really like the three dies laced together. I really need to try this.

elaine said...

Wow! Gorgeous card again Sue.
I love everyone I see.
You are very generous with your ideas and inspiration,
Thank you,
Elaine xx

Victoria said...

Great idea using the waxed paper to give such a delicate effect. Love this card.

miislucky said...

Very pretty card Sue! Love the idea of the frame look! Mimi

Anonymous said...

hi sue,
just stunning.saw you do this one on c&c going to give it a try.
jan

Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4u said...

Another very creative idea! Love the intertwining of the labels!

Ann Doherty said...

Love all your cards and received my lattice dies today so will be keeping watch for ideas on how to use them

Anonymous said...

great card just made it in a chocolate and orange scheme for mothers day