Good morning all! I managed to get a quick pic of this card before they swept it away from me to be sent off to the email recipient (If you have ever wondered what the carpeting looks like in the halls of Create and Craft, look no further than behind the card! LOL) It was an impromptu demo that was based on another card. We had sold out of the ribbon so I had to change the card around a bit to make use of what I had left. This was the last demo I was allowed to do using the clear micro beads ( that I completely love!) too. I picked a piece of background paper from my stash, this happens to be Graphic 45. I adhered the sticky adhesive sheet to it and then cut it to the size that I wanted. I peeled the other side of the backing paper to expose the sticky sheet and covered it in the clear micro beads. Now I know my photographic skills are legendary (legendary because they are sooooo bad), so you will have to really look closely at the background to see the micro beads. When you see them in real life, they are really nice and give a lovely textural feel to your cards and projects. I also stamped my sentiment on a piece of matching card, peeled the backing off the sticky sheet and applied it over my sentiment. I used the small size of the Splendid Circle die to align over the sentiment and cut it. |You can see through the backing paper just enough to get your sentiment where you need it. Once cut, peel the backing paper off and cover with the micro beads. The beads are clear enough that you can read the sentiment without issue. I think the picture looks like there is glitter on it , but it is just the shine from the beads. I backed my sentiment with a Persian accent piece and then centred it in the largest Splendid circle die cut into a frame out of black card. I cut two more circles, using the next two smaller sizes to create three circle frames on my card. I added a messy bow using the black American seam binding and topped it with one of the lacy layered flower dies. I added two lattice corners at the top. I ran out of time, but I think a couple of lattice corners for the bottom would have finished it off nicely (imagine them there, okay!) I pierced the edge as I do and called it a day! All for now, Sue x
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129 comments:
wow a stunner Sue, got to get a tub of those beads as I am itching to try them.x
For an impromptu demo what a lovely card. I would love to have half your imagination.
Sue
So pretty and so elegant Sue! Love the diecuts and the sentiment panel too! Great bow!
Good Morning Sue,
Would not matter if you used the "Moon" as a backdrop for your cards they would still show up Stunning.
Once again another fantastic card.
Have a great Weekend
Patricia xx
Good morning!
So pretty and so elegant Sue!
Have a great Weekend
Good Morning Sue
A stunning and beautiful card
Hugs Dianne xx :)
Wish my impromptu cards came out as stunning - well done again Sue!
Sarah x
Hi Sue, I love the micro beads, for a what do I do next panic card it came out a treat. All the best Zerena
Got to get those beads, so versatile.
Hi Sue, Well you have done it again whether your cards are impromptu or well planned they always are stunners. Please can you bottle your inspiration as i am first in line at the bottling plant.
Have a great Saturday.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda
This is lovely Sue. Really must get some of these micros beads.
Mags
x
I lve my micro beads too? But you need the adhesive sheets as when they are used with glue they look awful. Love the way you can pull ideas out of thin air and make it work.
Celina - Waterford
As soon as I saw this one....oh wow!
A stunning card Sue, love the micro beads.
Chris
Good morning Sue,
what a great card considering it was inpromptu. Love the circles and sentiment, although the beads don't show up very well I can imagine they would really give it that wow factor. Have a great Saturday.
Blessings
Sonia - St Helens
Hi Sue
well what a card . the person who got it was lucky.
you are still the queen of spellbinders.
joyce.e
Good morning Sue I have a micro beads addiction and add them to everything lol Considering it was an impromptu demo, it is such a clever use of making do with what you had...... genius
hugs x
Another gorgeous card,they're all so individual. Love it. Mabex
Morning Sue,
I love the bow and embellishment.
Super sophisticated.
Got up early to craft ...great day.
Beanx
Lovely card.
Clare x
Lovely card Sue, the beads are fab and really make the card stand out.
Lovely card. It reminds me of Mickey Mouse! Love the Splendid Circles and the Micro Beads. Julia xxx
if that is a card you make impromtu, then you are such a clever person, and with being on air and being short on time! WOW WOW! love it!! Thanks for sharing!
Lovely Sue! I wasn't sure about the micro beads until my tub arrived and now I love them! Carole Z X
great card well done sue, got more spellbinders yeasterday, my collection is slowly building up and i love them all, have a great day
Wish my impromptu cards came out as good
Yet to try the microbeads but this will certainly spur me on to try - nice card again Sue
Morning Sue, this is a lovely card but agree with you about the missing corner pieces. I bought some micro beads and think they are lovely on your creations and also to play with in the pot - they have a lovely feel! Or is that just me...!!! Have a lovely weekend. Elizabeth x
lovely card sue , my impromptu cards take about 2 hours lol thanks for sharing angxx
Love this card Sue. I have just managed to get a tub of the micro beads so will have a bit of a p-lay this weekend My bows are never very good though. xxxx
Hi Sue,
wonderful card. I also must get some of those micro beads before long. When the pennies will stretch that far. LOL Just love the graphic 45 paper, and the flower die is an ideal flower when you have to post a card. Hope you have a great weekend.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
lovely
She x
Another lovely card Sue.
xx
A great impromtu card. Anne x
Stunning card Sue.Love evrything about it.x
Hi Sue, I'm imagining! I agree the other two corners would just finish it off but love it anyway. I've been playing with my micro beads and using baking parchment in my dies and am pleased with both results.
Frances
Can't believe this was a last minute demo card, another stunner. Do you ever have any that you think "no - that just is not going to work"? I can't believe you do as you are so clever x
Sue nice card
Morning Sue and everyone I love, love, love the baackground. You have such a marvelous imagination Sue.
It is just as always sooo gorgeous made, and I just love, how you always put these dies together and always makes it look so amazing. Wonderful work and gorgeous colors too, and these beads looks awesome too, something I admit, I´ve never tryed.
Hi Sue another great card and i just love the bow, got my micro beads last week im now in love with micro beads and they are going to last for ages what good value. have a nice weekend. Elaine H X
Lovely
Beverley W
Must get some beads and THE lattice dies. I keep my list of the Spellbinder dies I need with me and will get them ASAP
Love
Sue
XXX
A gorgeous card, love it. Al the best, Sheila. x
Hi Sue such a eligant card I love to use to micro beads they made a big differance to a card. I.m just going to town to get some more dies. ive found a shop in town which sell the dies at much so much less than C&C and online. But they are online as well and no P&P if anyone would like the address just let me know.
Back to the dies Ive just got your dies sue and they are wonderful I think Ive used them on most of my cards.
Debs xx
I love the beads, they go such a long way, also got the seam binding with you saying is was going to be in short supply in the future, card is lovely.
Jane xx
Hi Sue
didn't know the corners were missing, and card still looks balanced. Wouldn't worry. Love the beads too done on tags so far. (Don't want them ever to run out lol). Enormous tub for those who didn't get them. Well worth getting. Getting to like the embellishments on top of the bows as mine always look messy. Has to be 10/10 card as not planned either well done for winging it. Got the frame die coming cant wait. More playing.
Hurry up and come home your missing the rain lol.
Born again spellbinder
Nadine x hug
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Morning Sue,
Wow what a wonderful card. Just love it. Which Graphic 45 paper is this one.
This bow I love.
Lydia
X
Hi Sue,
Impromptu cards are usually turn out to be the best ones after all.
well done.
Carol x
I love the design of your card, just not sure I like the colour,
but the micro beads always look great on your cards.
Janet
Oh Sue, these micro beads are just brilliant.
Thanks again for such a sophisticated card example Sue.
Hi Sue
I was so excited when I saw this card I wanted to know straight away how you had done it. Brilliant.
I saw you use the micro beads on TV and thought wow, what a good idea. This card is stunning. Zo xx
beautiful card Sue
Fabulous card Sue. Not used those little micro beads yet ,but hope to use them soon. Hugs from a Sunny Scotland. Enjoy your week-end. Rita xxx
Hi Sue
Another lovely card, how lucky was that email recipient to receive such a beautiful card (bet he/she will keep it for ever).
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)
A stunning and beautiful card
Another lovely card, I definitely need to get some of the micro beads. :)
WOW!!!Sue, this is a stunner, Beautiful!! love that bow Hugs May x x x
Morning Sue on this wet and dreary Saturday morning. I wish my impromptu cards came out that good. Have a great weekend
Love Rosemarie xxx
Wow! my impromptu cards never look like this. It is so elegant. I missed out on the beads when you were on - kept thinking about it and then it was too late lol x
Wow what a stunning impromtu card, I just don't know how you do it! Agree with Joyce you are the queen of spellbinders. Hope the sun is shining on you and have a lovely day. Hugs Christine H x
This is really stunning- love it. Thanks for all your inspiration Sue- you are a gem.
I'm running out of superlatives to describe your work. All I can say is every one's a winner. Thanks once again.
Grimsby Chris
love the color very eyecatching
Hello Sue, I do admire your ability to switch readily, and so successfully, from one card style or colour scheme to another! Another lovely card today.
Thank you.
Christine
Your cards are always such an inspiration, beautiful job!!
Cindylu
beaytiful as always Sue :) love those beads!! lainey x
Great card ue as always
How do you come up with so many good designs
Vie
x
Hi Sue, A little OTT on the microbeads, I think, but I love it. With Love & Light Theresa. H
wow this is stunning huni love the use of these little beads i must get some to try bet i will love them,love the way you have arranged your dies too it looks fabtastic xxx
Lovely card Sue & I just love those micro beads. Will have to get some of those when I visit Ally Pally in a few weeks. Thanks, Ann W
i really want to try the microbeads they look great.
wow that looks a huge card.its another beauty from you.thank you for sharing
angie c
Beautiful. One of these days I will find enough time to play more with my dies.
Love the paper.
Elaine J
Hi Sue,
Beautiful card love the colours. I am of to craft now that means spellbinders and grand caliber. Lol Ann
Hello Sue, Wish my impromptu efforts were as perfect as yours, you are such a talent lol. I could not live without my micro beads and they go such a long way. Love your messy bows, I must get some American seam binding. Hope the sun is shining for you and your Mum, it is raining here. Have a lovely day.
Hugs June xx
Hi Sue,This is a very stunning card I love the micro beads,and putting a die on the ribbon,you were quick on the uptake as you were running out of stuff
Smiles
Ita
Hi Sue
Love the colour and style of this one
Happy Mums Day to all Mums out there For tomorrow x
Thank you
Lizzie (Serial copycat)xx
hi sue, another stunner, love the micro beads, must get them.
love jan x
Gotta get the micro beads Lovely card
sue. Hope you are having an enjoyable time in the sun!
Wonderful card Sue, the colours and slightly restrained appearance (for you!!) would also allow it to be a sympathy card I think. Those microbeads are becoming a real must-have.
For an impromtu card, this is magnicficent. the black and greys are lovely. I've just received my grand caliber with morrocan motifs this week and am awaiting the arrival of all the new dies. so cann't wait to get going. I have been having a wonderful time using the dies from the last multibuy, so feel I'm catching up a little with my crafting tools
Sue, gosh I really need those micro beads! I keep looking at the card I won out of the spotty potty when Dean was on with you, it has the beads with some of your famous Teal colour behind them, it's so tactile and just lovely., you are so clever. You must bring the beads back please when you're on TV again. A beauty of a card again today. Alison :)
Gosh - to be able to think of an impromptu card as good as this is so impressive! xx
What a lucky recipient to receive such a gorgeous card
Another stunning card and the fact that you had to wing it just shows how wonderfully talented you are. Just one teeny weeny criticism - you are so bad for my bank balance Sue.
Love the micro beads - just had to have those and as for your lattice dies, I cant seem to make a card at the moment without using them somewhere on it.
For your next creation for spellbinders any chance of including some large scrolls and flourushes (absolutely love the one under your name on the spellbinders designer page).
Jacqui xxxx
Hi Sue, another lovely card. The micro beads are fab, must put them on my list.
Sue M
xx
Hi Sue What a great card you are amazing what you can do at a moments notice.you are a very talented and generous Lady. Have a great Saint Patrick's Day
Regards
Inagh x
Another beautiful design and the fact that you had to wing it just demonstrates so eloquently what a talented designer you are.
I of course had to have your dies and the micro beads and at the moment I cant seem to make a card without either one or the other appearing.
Can I make a request - next time you are meeting with spellbinders to talk new dies, any chance you could ask for some large scroll and flourish dies, absolutely adore the one under your name on the designer page of their website.
Hi Sue
Where do you get your ideas from? Love this card and the use of the dies with the sentiment.
Geraldine
Hi sue, fabulous card as always, just love it x
Beautiful card Sue
I love those beads too
Sue Yorkshire
xxx
Hi Sue....love it and loving the micro beads....just been to the Harrogate craft show and bought the persian accents! whoopee....now its play time have a good weekend take care Margaret
Hi Sue , This is a stunning card love the micro beads as well, have not used them yet but will do. Yvonne xx
Wow those micro beads look great! What a nice effect they create! Love the warm and rich colors you used1 Hugs, Hanneke
I love Graphic 45 and this card using it is quite stunning (even if it represents C&C's carpet - lol) and I must get some of those micro beads.......
Lovely card Sue. Love Jean
Lovely card as always. Wish I had your eye for colour and design. x
Another beautiful card, classy and elegant.
Tale care.
I love the way you use the micro beads, I must defintiely get some. Like you, I love different textures on cards. Will have a look at the pins and needles craft show in Newcastle in a fortnight, can't wait and its just after pay day - yippee. Just wish you were there!!!
Vicki :)
have to say, you've done it again! beautiful card sue; how do you do it? x
Your card is so beautiful. I love the colors.
Hugs, Uta
Hi Sue, Another beauty! So, a couple of corners are missing! Id does not detract from the overall effect. An impromptu masterpiece. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Hi Sue. I saw this being made on c&c and loved it then and still do. I wish i had those micro beads. Maybe next time. Karen x
Fab card Sue I have spent the day making cards with my grandaugh she just lovers using the GB and the dies.
Enjoy your day
i love this card sue and i love the colours.i got my micro beads this morning they are fab xx
Another beauty. You must get through a lot of those beads.
Beautiful card sue love the background. Like the idea of overlapping the circles looks good. hazelxx
Lovely card. I must try and get some of those micro beads as they sound fascinating.
love it x
Hi Sue, I must agree I love the breads too I wish I had a thimble full if your talent. I really like this card love the backing paper too. Hope you have a good weekend, hugs Fiona P
i kinda like this one can't put my finger on why but i just do well done sue
Stunning card!!!
Stunning elegant card Sue,
love Linda xxx
Have to get some of those micro beads - they look amazing - a wonderful card and love the bow and circles.
lots of love lilygee
xxx
Those beads are fab-u-los Sue, great guy card!
Hope you are having a nice relaxing break.
Huge hugs
Sandra x
Hi Sue, I wouldn't have mentioned it but as Julia already has ... yes, I got Micky Mouse too! but I think it's just the angle of the photo as I didn't notice him on tv. Anyway, I've got to get the micro beads too. I think I'm buying things faster than I can get to play with them at the moment! Today's bow is the one I bought the flower dies for as I loved it and wanted to copy - but they haven't been out of the packet yet. So much craft shopping, so little time .... (mind, I sometimes think the shopping, the craft telly, the shows and, most importantly, your much loved blog, are the best bits of crafting!) Have a great weekend, Sue x
Lovely card, I would love to be able to create this 'on the hop!'. Like the idea of those mircrobeads!!
Hi Sue,
A very elaborate card today. I love the beaded backing paper and the linking rings. The flower makes a beautiful centerpiece for your bow too.
I hope all is well with you and you're having a wonderful break with mum.
Regards Linda
Love the colours Sue and the layout, Another hit, thank you Helen O xxx
Stunning card xx
Fabulous! Love those diecuts (my engineer mind says everything squared and rounded works :) Beautiful bow!
Hugs from Finland, Eemeli
Another wow of a card, how do you do it?
YIPPEEEEE AND THE CARD CAME TO LIL OLE ME. Thank you so much Sue. Its stunning
Luv n hugs
Jayne xx
Love the dramatic look to this card another WOW factor.
Hugs....Wendy
Really elegant card, got the beads and now hooked, I want to use them on everything. Lol Lynne M
Great post! Keep it up.
Hi Sue Love the colour and style of this one Happy Mums Day to all Mums out there For tomorrow x Thank you Lizzie (Serial copycat)xx
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