Good morning crafters! Are you in the mood for purple today? I am! Actually I think this qualifies as aubergine (I love that word, it is so much prettier sounding than the American "eggplant", huh?!) I picked the colour so it would match the ribbon, which I adore. If you were lucky enough to get a hold of this ribbon, you will know the luxurious feel that it has, perfect for tying big bows for your cards. I started by creating a background using the Regal Embossibility folder and extending the pattern by lining it up and running it back through the GC. I added my ribbon across the bottom of the card and tucked the ends around the back. I tied a big bow and added it atop with sticky glue dots, topped it with a button, Bakers twine and a couple of decorative pearl pins. I created a focal element by stamping my sentiment and cutting it out with the largest size of the Splendid Circles, inking it while in the die with Dusty Concord distress ink which leaves a lovely soft frame. I cut four of the Damask Motif pieces and added each one around the circle die using the "holding hand" pieces that allow it to clip on to the edge. The fun thing about these dies is that you can change the shape of whatever you add them to. This circle now has a square edge shape to it, but we could have added them so it took on a diamond shape too. You are allowed a great deal of creativity when yhou use these pieces. I secured them into place with tape on the back of the circle and a touch of Cosmic Shimmer brand clear glue under the holder pieces on the front. I matted the entire piece using a slightly darker shade of purple and a cream coloured edge to help it stand out.
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169 comments:
This is just a really awesome card here again Sue, and I can only agree this ribbon is sooo awesome, and so is the whole card once again. Love it.
Good Morning Sue,
Loved this card when I saw it on C&C now I can study it in detail.
That ribbon is sooooo!!! Fantastic!!!
Thank you once again for sharing your wonderful talent.
Have a great weekend.
Patricia xx
I also lved this card when I saw it on CR&CR!!..As you say so many possibilities with it! Absolutely stunning Sue..Love all your crds and look forward to my "Card Fix" every day...don't ever stop posting them! love and hugs...xx
Probs with my "A's" today..lol..x
Where do you get your inspiration??Beautiful and detailed creation as always.
Celina - Waterford Ireland
wow now that is lovely you love your ribbons and after watching you so much in the last few weeks i'v started to use ribbon and the cards i'v started to make look alot better i'm going to miss you this weekend on c&c as i'n working but record is set
jeannette xx
Great card and love the stripey ribbon so stylish. I usually use hin ribbons but rally will need to branch out and use more substantial ribbons now I have seen your example
Hi Sue
Grrrrrrrrrrrr missed the ribbon. A unisex colour i think. Wish i had got the circles too. I may have to look at that embossing folder too. Oh well time yet.
Well shows today i may have surprise for you. Now i am not telling. lol. Yes i am a tease lol.
Good luck with the shows
born again spellbinder
Nadine x hug
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Lovely card Sue and that ribbon WOW. Missed it as usual on C&C had to go to work. Need to work so that I can buy the dies, now need a larger storage area. Ho Hum...x
Stunning card ,love the colours ,didn`t manage to get the ribbons but maybe next time there back, Melanie
Hi Sue another of my fav colours and I love the style of this card...wish I had got the ribbon :(
thanks for sharing oh I enjoyed the shows too.
Maggie H
Good Morning Sue! Beautiful card!
Good Morning. Another beautiful card. Where do you source all the wonderful card colours from?
I love purple! Your card is amazing - I love the way you extend the shapes using other dies - this is something I must try myself. Looking forward to the weekend shows.
Jan x
Hi Sue,
well you keep them coming your wonderful cards. Thank you for sharing them with us. I for one can't wait to see whats next in your great array of beautiful creations.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L
How is it Sue every morning I come on here and see another "favouite" card and according to my hubby I'm not always easily please lol - so not the case with your cards - another fantastic one - can't wait til tomorrow!
Sarah x
Good morning Sue this card made me do the happy dance lol It is such an outstanding card, I love the way you have completely changed the shape of the die by using the damask motif pieces. I look forward to logging on to your blog every morning to see what you have created and I am blown away every day, you never let us down. I am definately getting that ribbon and the matching bakers twine asap.
XX
Stunning once again sue, love all your cards
Alison xx
Great card sue ....love the ribbon ...your bow is fab .....yes I think I prefer aubergine instead of egg plant too x
The various shades of purple are my favourite colours and I love this aubergine stunner! I really admired it when I saw it on C&C..yes this ribbon is gorgeous, looking forward to seeing on C&C later, Carole Z XX
A lovely card Sue, must say striped ribbon is not my usual choice, but it does look good. good luck with the shows. Sheila. xx
Hi Sue
I love this card. Unfortunately i missed out on his ribbon, next time.
Sue
Lovely card and colours Sue! Looking forward to your shows!x
Gorgeous card Sue love the fabulous colour's
Hugs Dianne xx :)
Hi Sue
love this card, you make it look so easy.
i need to get some of that ribbon too.
thanks for the inspiration
Lovely card, the ribbon is gorgeous.
Clare x
Just beautiful card again, lovely colour. I'm just watching you on TV, can't record, so got up early to watch you live, just love the one you are making now - the gatefold card, will you put that on your blog please, so can recap how you did it, just stunning?
It's SUPERCALIFRAGILLISTICEXPIALLIDOCIOUS. Look out ...Leah will soon be singing that. Mabex
Another stunner, i loved this card when i watched the demo on C&C.
I agree the ribbon is amazing.
I really enjoy my Sue fix everyday and its the only time i am happy to turn on the laptop.
Enjoy your shows today, looing forward to more inspiration.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Good morning Sue,
WOW!! What a beauty. I love the colours you've used, and that ribbon is just the bees knees. Keep on inspiring us. Have a fab weekend
Karen xx
I love this card and agree labels one is a die that holds many possibilites.
My GC also had this problem last year and i had it replaced no problem.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Wonderful! Sue.
I love this colour and the super gorgeous stripey ribbon.
x
Lovely card Sue,i love your big bows.You have the worlds best ideas for the spellbinder dies.You are the best.x
Love purple - never seem to have enough shades of it in my craft stash! Stunning card, as always. Yep, the ribbon is gorgeous - fab quality. Love, Julia xxx
Hi Sue, stunning card, love the striped ribbon.
Chris
The colors are great! love the dies!
Love it Sue, can't wait for my dies to arrive.
Thanks for your inspiration.
Vicki :)
Another beautiful card, love the colours on this card!! Hope to see you over the weekend, watched the repeat on Saturday morning!! Just cant get enough of you!
Good morning Sue,
Lovely card and the colours are great together. Out today but I have pressed record.
Have a lovely weekend
Lv Sue M
xx
Beautiful card. Love the ribbon.
Hi Sue
Oh boy now I am kicking myself for missing out on these ribbons.
I ordered some dies, the black ribbon and the crushed ribbon but I was not sure if I liked this ribbon or not.
Now seeing it on this card in this colour I think I love it! I am living in hope that you will bring it back again.
This is another beautiful card you give so much inspiration.
Ria
Hi Sue, another lovely card, love the purple its very Regal! lol very good use of the embossing folder, I didnt get the ribbon, but off to my sister Janes today and she has it so I will get to stroke it and Im sure I will end up buying it when it comes back in stock, thank you for your daily inspiration Helen O xxx
Morning Sue ,another beautiful card for us this morning , i must get some of these new embossing folders they give such a classy expensive look . just love it !!! Elaine H x
This has to be up there among my favourites, Sue. It really is so beautiful.
xx
wow wow wow what more can i say and this ribbon is soooooooooo fantastic keep up the great work sue loving all the demos. julie
Love the card, not my colour but, as you say any colourway will work. Wide ribbon fazes me a bit but with your encouragment I'll get there. Got my seat booked for this afternoon on C&C. Kathy x
Hi Sue, looking forward to 2 more shows with you today. This is lovely, and yes the ribbon is gorgeous. Hugs, Linda x
Love those damask dies Sue another one on my wish list!!! this is a beautiful card and will look great in other colours too, might have a try using maybe the parisian dies in place of the damask ones
You really are an inspiration to all
Sue xx
Hi Sue
love every thing about the card.
Saw it on c&c .
joyce.e
hi sue i think this card would be nice for a male freind.hard to do mens cards,look forward to your shows,love bluebell-flowerwood.
This is beautiful, thanks Sue for sharing your skills and ideas with us all
hi Sue,
Regal embossing folder - Regal card...need I say more!
love from Jackie D
Morning Sue
lovely card Sue, I got some of this ribbon yesterday from Sam's shop so this is another one I can have a go at. I tried yesterday's and was very pleased with the result. Love Jean x
Love the card sentiment Sue, and thank you maa'm for allowing me to be a 'new' friend...look forward to watching you (with the missus) on the next show...Happy Crafting ..Davy xx
this is so pretty ,fabulous ribbon
Lovely card - watched you this morning on the candc repeats, still astounding me with your demos - keep up all you great works - x
Beautiful card and Beautiful colour Sue. I adore putting ribbons on my cards too. Hugs Rita xxx
Morning Sue,
I only need to use one word STUNNING.
Lydia
X
Love this card. Missed the ribbon but hope to get some in the future, it makes the card look so extravagant, the perfect fininshing touch.
Sue this card is stunning i dont have to imagine it in my fave colors because it is already in my fave color, but i can imagine it in the any color and think it would still be lovely.
Hello Sue
A beautiful, sophisticated card, and the ribbon adds something special, lovely.
Hi Sue, love this card, the ribbon is great, another thing to go on my crafty shopping list, all the best for today's shows. LOL Lynne M x x x x x
This is really beautiful. love the colour. x
What a wonderful colour, Sue, just love this card and your idea of using the damask shape pieces to add emphasis to the main die. I think your csrds are amazing and just off to order your DVD. Looking forward to your shows today.
Lesley S
SUE THIS IS MY FAV THE COLOURS ARE LOVELY
I really love this one - the design is so pretty, the layers are perfect and the colour is fab, but I can imagine it in turquoise, green...any colour really. Versatile and elegant. Zo xx
Good morning Sue, another fantastic card, l think the sentiment is lovely. Do you ever sleep your brain must still be designing when you do. Lol Ann
This is such a super card Sue your idea that it can be colour and sentiment adjusted to suit the occasion makes it an all time great
wonderful ideas as always
Hi Sue, love the card, again! It's a classic. I adore the holding hands technique but definitely don't use it to it's full potential. It's a good job we have you to point out many of the different die combos. With Love & Light Theresa. H
Fabulous card, I love the ribbon it is now on my wish list. My wish list is getting longer and longer.
Hugs Elaine
Glad you said it was aubergine - looked brown to me but I love the aubergine colour so this card has to be a winner
Good Morning Sue
I love the font on this sentiment I didn't get the Ribbon but the more you use it...the more I NEED! it
Love Marg
Sue, that bow is really beautiful! I love the Embossibility folder you used, and the spellbinders! The stick pins always give it a nice touch don't they! Another beautiful card!
Again a beautiful card Sue. Must go on Sam's shop and order some of that ribbon before it sells out. Looking forward to today's shows.
Fantastic card Sue, i love this aubergine colour and the splendid circles look great on their own or decorated with other dies. Loving this ribbon too. Have a fab weekend xx hazel
Morning Sue I am so glad you put this one up I managed to get the ribbon and love the card so going to have a go at something similar as I dont have the splendid circles but think the heart ones should look good! hope you have a good weekend take care Margaret
hi sue, beautiful card, I love the colour and the way those dies can be done 'holding hands' these tips are things us mere mortals wouldn't think of doing, thanks for your inspiration. looking forward to todays show.
love jan x
I have the ribbon its beautiful, love the card as usual Sue gorgeous card.
Jane xx
another stunner Sue fab colours :) lainey x
beautiful card really like the unusual colour ang
Hi Sue
Beautiful card(love the circles dies) and the colour is one of my favourites!
Eileen x
Love the colours in this one. It's so vintage yet with a modern twist. That ribbon is totally delicious!
Look forward to seeing your posts every day Sue. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Edna x
Another really stunning card Sue, the ribbon is gorgeous.
Good morning Sue, It is great to be able to look closely at your TV samples. This card is so beautiful and fresh looking. Dare I say would look good also in Teal!! Hugs, Carol S.xx
Sue another AWSOME card love it Inagh x
What a wonderfully creative play with these dies - they're endlessly useful! A beautiful card Sue and love the colour.
love lilygee xxx
As always a beautiful card Sue. Love the colours & the hints & tips with the dies which I wouldn't have thought of. The ribbon is adorable too. I hope Creative Expressions take some of this to Ally Pally? Thanks Ann W
Another great card and colour combo
Thank you again Sue
Vie
x
Hi Sue This is super, and very regal colours.
Janet
Morning Sue, Another beautiful card. I missed out on the ribbon, but must have it!!! It just makes the card look so special.
Are you going to post the lovely patchwork card you did, in lilac and purple, the one that looked like a patchwork star, it was an amazing card and you made it look so easy.
Love Rosemariexxx
WOW, probably the best card I have ever seen, I just love it and in the colours that you have chosen,
beautiful.
Thank you.
Morning Sue,
WOW this card is wonderful and I love the colour xxxx
Hi Sue
My fav colour and the card is another beauty I might do this one for my crafty friend for her birthday in Teal as she likes her Teal fix and i can start to use my teal stash lol!
Can i share my little tip (hope you don't mind Sue) But on Sue's lovely Lattice border die there are piercing holes that you can use if you don't have Mr Holtz ruler i find it easier to use than the ruler too
Thank you
Lizzie (Serial copycat)xx
Another lovely card, somehow the colours look royal to me.
This stunning Sue always love what you do with ribbon going to have go at making this card. What a treat to see you on Create and Craft again this week.
best wishes Christina xx
Great card, love the colour & that ribbon is yummy.
Gorgeous card as always. I love the sentiment on this card and the colours are lovely.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Stunning card!! love the colour the ribbon is Fabulous, you are so creative, Hugs May x x x
What a beautiful card and sentiment!! Love your color choice!!
GOOD AFTERNOON SUE, LOVELY CARD AGAIN, I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO GET THIS RIBBON & IT IS ADORABLE, CAN WE HAVE MORE COLOURS PLEASE ??
HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND, TAKE CARE VANESSA XX
Hello Sue, Love this card, my favourite colour, (closely followed by teal lol).Sooo elegant, Missed out on the ribbon, like alot of your followers, have to get it, so glad that I got the stamps, the sentiment is perfect. Thank you for your inspiration.
Hugs, June x
This is a fabulaous card, love the colour and that ribbon is fantastic. xxx
Hi Sue I liked this card better when you did it in the other colourway, but that is just me the design is great. This ribbon is really striking, and the mbossing folders are so clear and deep they are amazing, mine have arrived now and I have used them all on scrap card hand have put the whole lot in one box so I can see exactly what they do.
Gorgeous card Sue and I too think that aubergine sounds nicer than eggplant :) and I've noticed you're starting to use our spellings too - you've spelt colour the correct/English/more awkward way.
When I lived in the US for a while I had to do the same thing - adapt to my surroundings, love your post, as always.
hello Sue, I really like this card.. as for all of your other's. Gee, if asked to pick a favourite ???? I couldn't do that! I must change my colour settings as the card looks like chocolate brown and cream... looks amazing!
I have to make a Wedding card the colours are.. Bride - White, Bridesmaids - Black Dresses with sage green sashes around their waists, Groom and Best Man Dark Grey Suits, Cream Waistcoats and sage green tie and hanky.. white, black, sage green and cream.. I have the Moroccan Dies, Sue's Lattice dies, the Elite & Simplicity M-Bossabilities.. ouch! I have a brain freeze... any crafter out there got any ideas to help SOS!! please email dmb_25gdv@hotmail.co.uk... all suggestions gratefully received x
love the colors the twine adds extra wow i pop out the small pieces from my die with the blunt end of a crochet hook
a really beautiful card Sue. love the colours used.Linda x
Hi sue,
I was not on here in a few days,but i have to say looking back over the days cards youhave done it yet again.You have posted some fantastic cards,also its great seeing more of you on c+c. long may you continue.Good luck n god bless.xx
Stunning card Sue. Fabulous colour combo and an awesome bow once again.
hugs
Dawn xx
Rita 2
I absolutely love this card Sue. I love all colours in the range of purple and mauve so your card definitely ticks my box. You are so clever with your oolours. The ribbon is a must.
Such a great card love the die and the ribbon is just gorgeous
Done it again Sue, great card loved it on C&C even better when can get close up of all damask pieces- Ribbon is gorgeous.
Val C
Stunning Sue - so classy x
You've come up trumps again Sue. Lovely card!
Grimsby Chris
Absolutely gorgeous! My fav colours too - wow!
You did it again Sue, the ribbon is to "die" for lol ,where did you buy it??? I have to buy more dits
Ita
I don't have to imagine this one in my favourite colours because you have done it already! It looks fantastic, just watching you on TV now, love the samples and demos. :)
Stunning, great colours, my ribbon arrived so off to play I go!! Thanks again, hugs Fiona P xx
Hi Sue I just love the sentiment on this card it is very true. hugs Tina xx
Gorgeous card, colours and ribbon. Unfortunately I was not quick enough to get the ribbon. I hope there will be other opportunities.
Anoter stunner today Sue. Must get the embossing folders, they really do add interest to the background papers. Love the ribbon, what a super bow especially with the addition of the twine. Anne x
Stunning! Lorraine x
no other word for it Sue - awesome x
Good to see you inspiring us again today on C&C. Another beautiful card and love the sentiment.
Hugs.....Wendy
Great elegant card! Love the color and beautiful bow and pins. Hugs, Hanneke
This card is beautiful Sue, love the colour and the ribbon is divine! Then again all your cards are beautiful and divine!
Lesley x
Beautiful colours, love the bow! Got you on Sky+ and will watch shows later.
It's great to be able to see the cards on your blog Sue, thanks for posting them each day.
Another great card Sue, I love the sentiment and that bow is just superb! - doesn't that ribbon hold it's shape well, I too am hoping it might be at the NEC or Ally Pally (thinking I can buy a few extra yards if I'm saving on p&p!). I think I am right in saying it is made by May Arts and that there is also a lovely lettuce green & cream and a brown & pink stripe I would like too! Such a long, long wish list! Enjoyed this afternoon's show and looking forward to the 7 o-clock one, Sue x
Saw this one on C&C and instantly thought another stunning card. Love the colours and the ribbon is beautiful. Keep them coming Sue love them all. Have a great weekend, hugs Christine H x
Dear Sue
Absolutely beautiful Vee xx
WOW I have been watching your shows today on C&C{you are on as I type}..I just had to find your blog to say how fab your cards are they are truely insirational and i am going to pinch a few ideas {hope you don't mind}. Thank you for sharing your ideas and tips
will be tuning in again and look forward to watching you
Mary x
Wow, what a fantastic card. It looks so amazing. Great!
Hugs, Uta
another beauty! My micro beads arrived today, can't believe how tiny they are!!! xx
A gorgeous card, I love purple! These dies are simply beautiful and so versatile mixing them together.
Thank you for the inspiration, Dawn x
Hi Sue, you have a way of making your cards look amazing by adding that touch of ribbon or extending the dies. I never tire of looking through the samples that you post. Thank you.
Blessings
Sonia - St Helens
Love that ribbon.Hope you bring it back soon. Really great card.
Saw this on c & c and loved it! I'm glad it made it onto the blog. xx
Just Lovely.
Judith Ncle
I love this card Sue love Aubergine in anything. Can only see C & C on laptop and fell asleep for 10mins tonight watching you whilst lying on bed, really annoyed with myself, although luckily you had finished your demo....
looking forward to tomorrows shows
lorraine
xxx
Hi Sue. I love these colours and this card is lovely. Karen x
just gorgeous love it.
make a good male card in those colours too
gill smith
x
I don't know how you can come up with so many wonderful cards! Another winner today!
Another beautiful card Sue. I wish I had a fraction of your talent!
Carolyn B x
Yet another lovely card. Please can you tell me where you get your sentiments stamps from as they are always lovely too.
Pam
A gorgeous card. I love the colour. The ribbon is wonderful.
Nikki x
Hi Sue,
I loved the card posted yesterday, as I love the card posted today.
What can I say, I think you have done the new dies so much justice, if anyone was unsure before, after seeing these stunning cards these last few weeks, they have to be sure now.
Love this blog.
Best Wishes
Happy2craft
Hi Sue, As usual a brilliant card and love the colour. Yvonne xx
Oh my goodness Sue, your card is just awesome!! I love all shades of purple and this is gorgeous. How true is that sentiment?
Hugs
Linda xxx
Beautiful card Sue, think I will try this one for a 50th birthday order. Fantastic shows during the week, have a good weekend. Stunning blog.x
loved this evenings show. Thanks for your help guys to my earlier post x Happy Crafting! x
Oh Sue, I don't believe it - I'm singing...... Do I tell you or clue you up for a bit of fun? You know me---clues, but, I'm going to make it harder, so no cheating and scrolling down.
This song contains a spiral, wheel, snowball, balloon, the moon, a clock, apple, funnel, cavern, pebble, jingle and jangle and a spinning wheel? (There are lots more too, but I would never end!!) You've gotta be singing it now?!
If you haven't got it yet: It was the theme to the film 'The Thomas Crown Affair' (1968 and 1999 remake)and was sung by Sting but made famous by the Noel Harrison (Rex Harrison's son) and, of course, the inimitable Dusty Springfield. You have got to be singing it now... Oh, ok i'll tell you.
I must stop a second and say that I agree with Carol S., this fabulous 'circle in a spiral' card would look lovely in Teal but I really fancy it in Latte, ivory and candy pink. Oh now that's girlie isn't it. Well in 'The Windmills of My Mind', girlie, girlie is often just what I need..lol!
Think you have it now don't you. Bet you'll be humming that for ages now :) (Cheesy grin here!!)
Loved the shows thank you, had the family watching a bit too..Yea
Regards and hugs Linda
I adore those ribbons and I managed to get some! yay I can't wait to get playing!
Your shows on TV were brilliant as usual Sue. looking forward to tomorrows shows! xx
Hugs
Sandra x
gorgeous is not a word I use very often buy it is the first one that came to me when I first saw this card. Enjoyed todays C&C saw 4p.m. show
Hi, another superb card, just love the Spellbinders that you can link with their "arms" or wrap around.
Kathy
I agree with you - the ribbon is lush, and I've got some ready to use! Lovely card as always.
WOW Sue what an Absolutely Stunning card as always.I cant wait to get my dies.I just love watching your shows on C&C You really do inspire me Sue making all those stunning cards.
Thank You sue
Have a lovely weekend
Hazelx
This is great.
Lovely card Sue
Love this one, a definite for my Sue file.
Really like these colours Sue. Would never have dreamed of using such wide ribbon before seeing your example.x
WOW. So stunning.Every one you do is so gorgous. I never use to use much ribbon myself,but they look so bare without it.x
Sandra
Hi Sue
A card with a real warm feel to it :D That ribbon has really grown on me, when I saw it first on screen I wasn't sure, now I have seen it on a few cards, I like it :D
Keep showing us how the goodies can look in use, it's so appreciated :D (bank not not agree)
Sue H. xx
Absolutely beautiful. Lee x
Gorgeous! My favorite color and those dies are just stunning!
wher do you buy your ribbon Sue?
This is gorgeous, 2 of my favourite colours x
Loving purple and all its variant shades myself ie aubergine and of course violet !! That ribbon is amazing, Are you going to be able to source enough of that for us to get it???
Hi, another superb card, just love the Spellbinders that you can link with their "arms" or wrap around. Kathy
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