Good morning my friends! I'm switching styles today to show you one of the new vintage dressform cards that I have done. These will be featured on Create and Craft on March 24th in a show that Julia Watts is doing for Creative Expressions. I made this card the last time I was at my Mom's but couldn't show it then as we hadn't released the stamps or the clear micro beads! So much that I had to keep to myself then, but alas, no more! Unfortunately we are out of stock on the micro beads but hope to have some more in stock in time for Ally Pally! Keeping our fingers crossed for them! I used a lovely new embossing folder for this card. It is called vintage dressform and it is made by Couture Creations, which is a line that we are now carrying. I embossed it then went over the top lightly with some Tattered Rose distress ink to give it a hint of colour. I distressed the edges of the card with my scissors and used a bit of Antique Linen around the edges. I stamped my sentiment in the upper corner. I pierced the mat layer below it and background sorted! I stamped my dressform using a black archival ink pad, placed a piece of our self adhesive sheet over it and cut the image out. You can see through these sheets so it isn't too difficult to do. I peeled back the liner and dipped it into my clear micro beads. I mounted it up on some 3D foam pieces in the corner of my background. You can see the micro beads nicely in the close up below. I made a shabby chic bow using the vintage ribbon in raw silk colour and scrunched it up using a bit of a water spritz. I added a button and two crystal stick pins and attached it to my card with glue dots. I added a spray of swirly pearlies across the card for an accent and voila, I was done. The entire card was done in a flash. Great if you need one in a hurry! Don't forget to tune in to see what Julia does with these stamps on the 24th! All for now, Sue x
Good morning my friends! I'm switching styles today to show you one of the new vintage dressform cards that I have done. These will be featured on Create and Craft on March 24th in a show that Julia Watts is doing for Creative Expressions. I made this card the last time I was at my Mom's but couldn't show it then as we hadn't released the stamps or the clear micro beads! So much that I had to keep to myself then, but alas, no more! Unfortunately we are out of stock on the micro beads but hope to have some more in stock in time for Ally Pally! Keeping our fingers crossed for them! I used a lovely new embossing folder for this card. It is called vintage dressform and it is made by Couture Creations, which is a line that we are now carrying. I embossed it then went over the top lightly with some Tattered Rose distress ink to give it a hint of colour. I distressed the edges of the card with my scissors and used a bit of Antique Linen around the edges. I stamped my sentiment in the upper corner. I pierced the mat layer below it and background sorted! I stamped my dressform using a black archival ink pad, placed a piece of our self adhesive sheet over it and cut the image out. You can see through these sheets so it isn't too difficult to do. I peeled back the liner and dipped it into my clear micro beads. I mounted it up on some 3D foam pieces in the corner of my background. You can see the micro beads nicely in the close up below. I made a shabby chic bow using the vintage ribbon in raw silk colour and scrunched it up using a bit of a water spritz. I added a button and two crystal stick pins and attached it to my card with glue dots. I added a spray of swirly pearlies across the card for an accent and voila, I was done. The entire card was done in a flash. Great if you need one in a hurry! Don't forget to tune in to see what Julia does with these stamps on the 24th! All for now, Sue x
170 comments:
Good morning Sue, absolutely fabulous card. You must have been bursting with excitement keeping all those fantastic ideas to yourself. Have a great day.
Blessings
Sonia - St Helens
Stunning card Sue, I like your style, love the stamps and the embossing folder
Good morning!
Stunning card Sue!
Have a great day.
this looks a lovely card sue i will have a good look when back in from work to see what you have used have a good day x
Stunning card . Melanie
I love this card I have this embossing folder love it ,just wish I had your Imagination !! your cards are so inspiring though ,if I get crafters block just have to look through Sue's blog!! Hugs Corinne
Love this card Sue. Will be watching Julia's shows n the 24th.
Sue
Morning Sue. Stunning card. Love the embossing folder. very effective.
Mags
x
Stunning card.I love the embossing folder.
Felicie
Love the stamp, the embossing folder, the whole effect is scrummy. A quick question for all bloggers - has anyone else been caught out when buying the large raspberry plate, I didn't know there were 2 sizes to choose from so ordered mine and when it arrived it was too big to go through my calibur( 8.5 x 12 ) . I was informed by the retailer that I could take off the white tray at the front of the machine and then the plate would go through. Can't see how to take off the white tray unless I take my precious machine apart, so at present I have M bossability folders I can't use. Any advice will be gratefully rec'd. Lol Lynne M
oh how apsolutly stunning
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'morning Sue,aren't you good at keeping secrets? I bet you have a safe full of cards for us to admire. How to choose which one's to show first???
This is a clever folder, I like the corner section, at first I thought it was an "add on" then looked closer and it's part of the main.
Stunning! I have this embossing folder and the stamps and have been having fun with them, but haven't tried using the pearls..must do that! The dress form is also great with feminine steam punk designs, Carole Z X
Hi Sue, I just don't know how you do it! This is another amazing card! You are truly a very talented lady with such vision. Once again thank you so much for sharing, I so enjoy visiting your blog each day to see what you have created to show us!
Such a wonderful card here again Sue. You seems to just pop them up from the bare ground LOL. I love the embossingfolder and also the dressform is awesome. Just love this card, so simple is that.
Have a great week ahead here now everybody and lots of fun.
Great card Sue - nice to see a different style from the oh so pretty ones that you excel at - keep em coming!
Sarah
Hi Lynne M
My Grand Calibur had to o for repair after popping a sprocket and whilst it was gone the lady at my local shop lent me hers - took it home and hey presto my plates wouldn't go in - in my case simple I simply borrowed her plates as well. I tied to take off the white attachment (mine doesn't have this!) but it was lodged in far too tightly - hope you managed to get sorted - I've loved playing with the raspberry plate and folders.
Update... I have a new Grand Calibur as mine was unrepairable but they sent me a new one within in a week, very happy bunny! - Hope you get it sorted Lynne! Keep us updated! Sarah x
What a stunner Sue. Just love it. have to get the embossing folder and stamps. Thnaks for the inspiration.
Vicki :)
Hi Sue,
I wouldn't have taken any notice of the embossing and stamp as they are not my style, but I really liked your card so will now add yet another item to my wish list! You are turning into the Delia of the craft world. You may not know her - she is a very famous English cook and everytime she appeared on TV the shops would have a run on the ingredients she used and would sell out!
Are you going to be at Ally Pally yourself? The first time I ever saw you was at A.P. with your Rubbernecker stall and you were doing great demos then!
Good Morning Sue,
What can I say ...........Oh! WOW!
Love the card today, the embossing folder is a MUST have.
Have a great day
Patricia x
I have the big Raspberry plate and it goes in my machine no problem. I have one of the very first GCs the white lead in plate at the front is different from the new ones. I think that maybe causing the problem.
there is so much to look at on a beautiful card
I love this card - it's even lovelier in the flesh! It will be in the the sample pile on Saturday. The embossing folder is also in the show. Times are 11am and 4pm for those Sue watchers who would like to tune in. Julia xxx
Gorgeous card, love the embossing folder.
Clare x
I love this card - can't wait for the shows x
Sue
oh I love this card.
Diffrent and Stunning
A lovely card Sue.
xx
So stylish. I've got the Micro beads and they're brilliant! Can't wait to see the shows.
OMG!!! I want this folder so much!!! This is the best card you have ever done!! Love, love, love it. I'm going to get everything I need as soon as I can. They look like so much fun.
Celina - Waterford
My jaw dropped when I saw this fantastic card. I LOVE it, dress forms are fab, blogged one yesterday. That embossing folder is wonderful. All in all, just fabulous.
WOW!! This is stunning, Sue.
I would be happy to make a card like this....in a flash...LOL.
x
This one is really different and I just love it. Roll on 24th March! Hope your day is bright cheerful and happy Sue
Would not have considered the folders and stamps set had I not seen this but it is a beautiful card.
I bought the small raspberry plate as I don't have a GC but then found I don't need it to use the embossabillities in my cuttlebug!
Still the Grand Calibur is on my wishlist so I will save it for that wonderful day.
Beautiful card.
This is fabulous - i just love the dress form and the embossing folder
Lisa x
Morning Sue,
'I like your style' too It's not my usual type of card but this is stunning.
Lydia
X
Hi sue really lovely card thanks for sharing angxx
stunning once again Sue but also very different. I love it
Good morning Sue, I love this style of card and want the stamps and emobssing folder NOW. Can't wait for show on Saturday. Enjoy your day.
Chris
Stunning Card Sue it's so elegant I love white on white with a tint og colour. Debs xx
Sue,
This is magnificent. I love the embossing and the colors are wonderful
hugs
And I like your style, too, Sue! Fabulous card... again! Kathy x
I adore this card Sue, absolutely stunning. As another lady has already asked, will you personally be at Ally Pally this April? Certainly hope so, I would love to get the chance to see you in person.
Firstly a note to Lynne M - go to the Spellbinders website and in FAQs there is a specific answer regarding removing the paper shelf. Hope that helps.
Now for your card Sue, its really lovely, must get the embossing folder it is so gorgeous. Anne x
Absolutely love this card will definitely be getting my hands on the embossing folder and stamp. Have a good day Sue xx
i love this card
Hi Sue
love love love it, that embossing folder is divine, loving those beads.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)
Morning Sue aww all these ideas and cards ,i will never be stuck what style to do thats for sure, i think this card is fab. Thank you Elaine H X
Good morning Sue and everyone. Can't wait 'til the 24th. What a stunning card.
Absolutely Beautiful Sue. Being a bridal designer for 7 years in my early days Its right up my street as they say. The dressform embossing folder is fantastic and the stamp just elaborates on that. Cannot wait to see the show. Hugs Rita xxxx
Hi Sue, Another stunning card today, this is FAB!
Absolutely gorgeous - love everything. Works well on so many levels. Zo xx
Good morning Sue, love it, love it love it - this card is really fabulous what more can I say. I shall be recording Julia's shows on Saturday. Sue M xx
lovely card, that folder would make a lovely wedding card
Hi Sue, Stunning Card. I am not usually a fan of dressforms but have loved this embossing folder since I first saw it. With Love & Light Theresa. H
This is just beautiful, Sue. So elegant. Love it.
xx
This is gorgeous! Ger x.
Wow, I like your style! :p. Great vintage and sweet card! Lovely colors. Hugs, Hanneke
Absolutely beautiful Sue! So elegant too!x
Hello Sue
The image is beautiful in fact I like the whole card !
Love Marg
Good morning Sue I absolutely adore everything you've done in this card. I have the embossing folder but not the stamps ............ yet lol
hugs x
Love this one Sue.
Amazing card Sue Love it
Grimsby Chris
Good Morning Sue, What a lovely card and so 'on trend' as everyone is saying now, I love the micro beads and was lucky enough to get mine when they were on C & C.
Love Rosemarie xx
Hi Sue
i dont know how you contain yourself sometimes. Keeping things secret must be hard. Glad i got my beads but i havent tried them over stamping. My next mission. Loive the hint of colour just enough to make it stand out. Yes a very pretty card. I can hear the choir again, singing to me ,
Born again spellbinder
Nadine x hug
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Good morning Sue, love this card, as usual you have made it perfectly. Absolutely love the embossing folder and stamp.
Love Linda xxx
Beautiful card, the micro beads looks fabulous on the dress form! Can't wait to see what Julia creates!
Cindylu
Hi Sue,
wonderful card. Your photography is great on this cards, close up. I could see the micro beads, and how fab they look. Must try and tune in on the 24th. Hope your having a great time with your Mum.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Hi Sue
A WOW card again.
I bought these stamps and folder and have now treated my friend for her birthday too so these card ideas are great for me.
Thank You
Lizzie (Serial copycat)xx
This is stunning, absolutely stunning. I love every part of it. Very inspirational.
Morning Sue,
I always read through everybody's comments before adding my own and then don't know what to write as it has all been said. So must stop doing that and write my comments first.
The card is beautiful
She x
stunning loo forward to the show
Hi Lynne, I know that they did an a4 size rasberry plate and a smaller one. Did not realise you could get one bigger still, what is the point of selling it if it is to big to go through the grand c. It must be very frustrating for you and I hope that you get it sorted out.
Morning Sue, love the card, very elegant and lovely if someone is in to dressmaking. I love the micro beads. Zerena
Hi Sue I just adore the embossing folder will it be on the show on C&C 24th March????
Your whole card is just gorgeous!
Maggie
What a pretty, feminine card. Love everything about it.
Thank you, Sue
Christine x
Love, Love, Love, Love this card Sue, I need that embossing folder I was supposed to be on a stash diet too!!!!!!Fabulous ! Hugs May x x x x
Certainly like your style too Sue. I am on the lookout for dress form and sewing room dies from across the various brands as this is right up my street. Once I have a couple of dies to play with, this card will be a perfect example to follow for inspiration. Thanks very much for this. Ness xx
Sue this card is breathtaking!!
Wow this is amazing.Can't wait until the show.Beautiful card Sue.Hugs Debbie x
Love this style Sue, so beautiful!! The embossing folder is amazing, LOVE it!!
Lovely! Like the embossing being used as a focal point. Must try that!
Wonderful design , just love this card!
His Sue, I cannot keep up, every time I pick my favourite card from your blog, you blow my mind with another that is absolutly fabulous.
This card is so beautiful, very understated but so classy.
Janet
Morning Sue, Love this card absolutely stunning, the dressform embossing folder & stamp will be on my shopping list.
vanessa xx
What a stunning card Sue, so unusual, a style I would never have dreamt of doing. Brilliant!
Like Karen I bought the small raspberry plate for my cuttlebug but it is not needed, so was this an omen that I will one day be the owner of a GC, hope so LOL.
Have a great day everyone Christine H x
Hi Sue, Love, Love it!! I LOVE this embossing folder! Will have to add to wish list...which is getting longer every day because of all your fab cards!!..Have a great day...:)..xx
Morning Sue, Wow, Wow!! This card is simply stunning. I can't believe it was made so quickly. This is really the sort of card I love. The ribbon gives it all the real colour it needs and enhances the hint of colour on the embossing. Hate to repeat myself but it is stunning. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Hi Sue. This is not normally my kind of stamp or embossing folder but I think I have been converted. Another lovely card. Looking forward to the shows on the 24th although I doubt my bank account is!! Karen x
Love this!
Oh wow Sue. I have these stamps on my list for Ally Pally. They are right up my street & your lovely card has given me some inspiration. Will definately watch & record the upcoming show. I do hope you will have these & the micro beads on the Sunday of Ally Pally as I will be coming all the way from France! I will try & say hello. Saw you last year but I don't think you had your blog then & would not have had any idea who I was!!
Hi Sue
Very stylish card-love the embossing folder.
Eileen x
Lovely card, not your usual style but fab. Lol Ann x
Really lovely cards Sue,great new embossing folder, will be watching on the 24th
Nice one Sue!
Nice one Sue!
Hi Sue...lovely card just right for a dressmaker friend.....lovely and still loving my micro beads I bought 3 pots of them just knew I would be using them on everything!!!! take care Margaret
Wow! what a change in direction Sue, love love it x
Wow, Sue, I love your style! This is a really elegant card, what a lovely design and soooo up to date.
Thank you.
Hi sue,absolutely fantastic card and different,its stunning.god bless xx Mena Ireland.xx
Hi Sue a very different card but stunning,I love it
Smiles
Ita
Hello Sue, A beautiful card, the microbeads are gorgeous, managed to get them when they were on C&C. The dressform is sooo elegant, you are really good at keeping secrects, will be watching Julia on the 24th.
Hugs June x
Hi Sue,
WOW WOW WOW This card is the best so far this week.love the stamps too.
Carol x
I'm late today so good afternoon Sue a lovely card ,so different but a design I can see myself using .I have lots of friends who dressmake
Hi Sue, Love this card, I particularly like the dressform done with microbeads.
Chris
Lovely card Sue, love the embossing folder its so different, Im thinking that microbead are taking over from bows, lol. Hope you are enjoying you time with your Mom, Helen O xxx
I love this card Sue, can't wait for Ally Pally!
I love this card Sue, can't wait for Ally Pally!
love the card...and the micro beads look wonderful
Really nice, I love that embossing folder. :)
Sue, this is fabulous. What make is the rubber stamp please - I love it!!! xxx
Absolutely stunning! Somehow I think this would take me much longer to create than it did you, but I am certainly willing to try it :) I can see I need some new supplies!
FAB card, Sue. Not too frilly! Just about to order our Ally Pally tickets, see you there! x
Hi Sue
You have used my fav embossing folder and made a beautiful card.
I have just used this same embossing folder and I am putting together a wedding card.
Ria
"I like your style" too Sue. Looking forward to the shows.
Hi Sue, lovely card so different
from your usual style cant wait to
get ths folder.
nancyd
this is just gorgeous
fan dabby dozy Sue!!! lainey x
Fabulous, I have this folder and I love it (love the balloons too). Wonderful card, as aways.
Sue this card is fabulous, I love it. I love the embossing folder but wouldn't have known how to incorporate it into a design, thanks so much x
Wow wow wow Sue you are excelling yourself. This is truly a work of art.x
What a gorgeous card Sue - love this embossing folder
a very pretty unusual card Dee x
Not your usual style Sue - or mine, but I love love it
I must get this embossing folder and stamps
Thank you again for such a great card
Vie
x
Hi Sue
Not your normal style or mine but I love love this card, the whole thing comes together great
Will buy both embossing folder and stamps
thanks
Vie
x
Ho Sue I absolutely love this card cant wait to get the stamps and embossing folder, still waiting for it to come into my crafty shop.
Jane xx
Love love love this card Sue. Just received the folder and waiting for the postman to deliver my stamps. Can't wait to get crafting with them !! Sharon x
Hi Sue
fantastic card dont know how you kept it to yourself. see you at alley pally joyce.e
I like your style too, Sue, and I've fallen in love with the card. Can't wait to make, but looks like I'll have to as I didn't get the micro beads before they sold out - procrastination being my second name. Oh woe is me, but never mind - I can record the show and do my shopping at Ally Pally. Sue x
Wonderful card. I like the hint of color on it.
wow i love it. now off to look for the embossing folder to add to my stash...
Good evening Sue, Wow we could all tell you a secret and it would be safe, you must have been bursting to reveal all. Another stunning card, the dies work so well with the stamps.
Looking forward to Ally Pally.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
fab card, i love the vintage feel and the embossing folder is beautiful!!!i have used it myself and love it! hugs trace x
Wow, simply gorgeous!
I missed the micro beads....Glad they'll be back soon :)
Gorgeous card as always. Liking the steampunk look but still very feminine.
You are so clever!!!!
Love
Daisylou xxxx
Hi Sue, What a stunning card, I love this style, the colours are fab, love it. I have had no internet connection for four days nearly, what stress, not knowing what is going on, lol.
Best Wishes
Happy2craft
Wow, that is so beautiful. I love the color and the embossing looks so great.
Hugs, Uta
OMG... I think i am in love with this card... i am not a girly girl.... but this is fab... wowzer...
kaz_za
love the folder
love the folder . janet moch
Love this card Sue and love all Sams Steampunk stamps. The embossing folder is fab, what a beautiful card!!!
Evening Sue - You've done it again! Smart and sophisticated. Must set record so don't miss the shows.
Val C
gorgeous again Sue - just beautiful xx
A lovely looking card, not my style though but its great to see things I wouldn't do too Dawn x
WOW O WOW this is my style alright, I adore chic steampunk and this is truely chic. Fantastic. Can't wait to get the embossing folder. Best wishes, Lesley x
Stunning! I love the stamp and the folder. Can't wait for a peek on Saturday xx
Another stunning card. I love the embossing folder.
wow what a fab card love the dress form stamp and works amazingly with the embossing a lush ribbon xx
This is such a lovely card, don't always like the dark steam punk styles but this softer approach really does look good! x Kathywoo
embossing folder and stamp are gorgeous. I'm nearly afraid to watch on 24th as I think I may end up buying a lot of new things which funds don't really allow for at the mo lol x
What a stunning embossing folder - a very chic card and something a little bit different - love it Sue!
love lilygee xxx
is there no end to your talents lol!! wow what a fab card so different! the embossing folder is lovely.
x
WOW Sue I have to get that embossing folder it is stunning. I love this card very much and the ribbon and hat pins look stunning.
Hugs
Linda xxx
Life must be so difficult at times for you Sue, desperately wanting to share 'good news' and haveing to keep quiet is sooooo hard.
This is a delightful card, I think the folder and stamp could be used for a serious card but also be able to have some fun.
Some advice now needed after having read the concerns over the raspberry plate from you bloggers. I've just bought my grand caliber and also the embossing folders, and held off for the plate until the large one was back in stock at C&C. What do I need?
Life must be so difficult at times for you Sue, desperately wanting to share 'good news' and haveing to keep quiet is sooooo hard.
This is a delightful card, I think the folder and stamp could be used for a serious card but also be able to have some fun.
Some advice now needed after having read the concerns over the raspberry plate from you bloggers. I've just bought my grand caliber and also the embossing folders, and held off for the plate until the large one was back in stock at C&C. What do I need?
Sue, this certainly is not your usual style, but it suits you, It's really different, normally wouldn't like this type of card, but you seem to have made it appeal, it must be the micro beads ! Ha ha! Alison :)
Card with a difference
Hugs
Sue
XXX
Hi Sue,
First I hope you are enjoying your stay and doing some fine things with mum while you have the chance.
Todays card is very different for you and yet it is you. I love the way you have mixed the hardness of the mechanical with the soft and virginal white on white (with a hint of pink). The image and your use of it emphasises well how Steampunk doesn't have to be dark and vintage or even mainly for men. It as easily can be softened, frilled up and frou-frou-ed to perfection (after all this mechanical tailors dummy has feathers!)
Your card actually 'takes the words right out of my mouth' I like your style!!! :)
I fancy cutting out this embossed dummy also (without the feather bits) and using for 3D (decoupage). Another fab way to stretch the use of embossing folders don't you think.
Thank you Julia for giving us the times of your shows, I am looking forward to seeing them.
All the best Linda x
yet another beautiful card!! I wish I had half of your tallent
STUNNING card - just love the delicate tones
Suzanne x
This card is amazingly beautiful! Very classic.
Totally fabulous. Love everything about it.
Edna x
Sue this is fab - I love the simple femininity combined with the 'steampunk' cogs - really works and bring on the stamps etc. I'll be watching that show for definite!!!!
This card is really lovely Sue, I have just bought a Grand Calibur so hope to be making lovely cards once I have a few more dies. SaraB
O..M..G I'm in loves. I have the embossing folder & this card has defo given me ideas :)
love this card,loving the micro beads
love this card,loving the micro beads
The dress forms are lovely, as is the card. It went together perfectly. Nice, as always.
Yippeee! Im so excited, I got my mitts on this embossing folder. Stunning card Sue. Lee x
oh wow loving this card Sue very different to your normal style but still scrummy. Hugs Tina
Sue this is such a pretty card! just love it.
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