Happy Saturday! How about a vintage look sewing card for today's post! This is from designer Nina Brackett's new dies called Sewing Elements. Don't you just love that old fashioned sewing machine? It reminds me of the one my Mom had when I was growing up (a long time ago!LOL) I created a distressed background using some Kaiser Craft papers that I had and by roughing the edges with my scissors. I sewed around the edge (since it was a sewing card, I thought, why not!) I added some crocheted ribbon and piece of fine tulle that I ripped to distress even more! On top of that, I added a large swatch square that I cut. I inked it with pumice stone distress ink and stamped a couple of vintage buttons on it with a clear perfect medium pad. I added my sentiment and an old button with a piece of twine tied into a bow. I cut the sewing machine out of Co-ordinations card (black with a turquoise backing) and sanded the embossing to reveal the turquoise colour. I mounted this on my Swatch square for my focal element. I added a bow made from the aqua silky crush ribbon with a bit of the black tulle behind it. In my craft stash, I had some ruler ribbon, so I made a flower out it and added it to the centre of my bow. To complete the card, I added some black rhinestone swirls as an accent piece. A little different, not my usual, but I hope you aren't disappointed! All for now, Sue xSaturday, 7 April 2012
Sew Special
Happy Saturday! How about a vintage look sewing card for today's post! This is from designer Nina Brackett's new dies called Sewing Elements. Don't you just love that old fashioned sewing machine? It reminds me of the one my Mom had when I was growing up (a long time ago!LOL) I created a distressed background using some Kaiser Craft papers that I had and by roughing the edges with my scissors. I sewed around the edge (since it was a sewing card, I thought, why not!) I added some crocheted ribbon and piece of fine tulle that I ripped to distress even more! On top of that, I added a large swatch square that I cut. I inked it with pumice stone distress ink and stamped a couple of vintage buttons on it with a clear perfect medium pad. I added my sentiment and an old button with a piece of twine tied into a bow. I cut the sewing machine out of Co-ordinations card (black with a turquoise backing) and sanded the embossing to reveal the turquoise colour. I mounted this on my Swatch square for my focal element. I added a bow made from the aqua silky crush ribbon with a bit of the black tulle behind it. In my craft stash, I had some ruler ribbon, so I made a flower out it and added it to the centre of my bow. To complete the card, I added some black rhinestone swirls as an accent piece. A little different, not my usual, but I hope you aren't disappointed! All for now, Sue x
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another lovely card sue ,it amazes me how many different cards you produce
Good Morning Sue,
Once again another stunning card.
I love everything about this one.
Have a Graet Day,
Patricia x
Maybe not your usual style but really beautiful, love the textures and the vintage feel. I got my heartfelt dies and stamps and am in the process of copying your iris card, thanks Sue for sharing and creating such wonderful works of art. I really appreciate being able to teach myself through your examples. Happy Easter X
Good morning sue, I love that style of card! I will definitely be in my craft room again today! Fantastic inspiration as always! I am def addicted to this blog! Look forward to tomorrows fix! Love jacqui
Hi Sue,
really lovely card. I'm still waiting for my new dies to arrive from your shows. My post always takes a long time to arrive. I'm getting very impatient to try them out, and as I have ordered the dies you used today, it's making me more impatient. Well who knows they may turn up today. LOL I hope you and your family have a very happy Easter. Have good crafty day.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
HiSue, I don't think you ever sleep , you were very early with this post. The card is beautiful, I like the Bonsoir paper a lot, I like to see your cards that use papers as it does help to give those of us without many dies with inspiration. Thank you again, best wiahes Lesley x
Good morning Sue,
I really like the vintage and distressed look on this card, the colours are perfect too. My dilema today is, housework, gardening or crafting. I think I know what will win.
Thanks
Chris X
HiSue, I don't think you ever sleep , you were very early with this post. The card is beautiful, I like the Bonsoir paper a lot, I like to see your cards that use papers as it does help to give those of us without many dies with inspiration. Thank you again, best wiahes Lesley x
Good morning Sue, know just the person this would suit, so will definitely be copying your example, you're such a brill tutor. I haven't got the sewing element dies, but the stamps arrived yesterday along with the card, which unfortunately was damaged (yet again a parcel arrives in bad condition!). I'll be using the stamp of the sewing machine to try a version of this lovely card. Take care Alison :)
This is such a stunning card! So well thought out and I love the vintage feel and colors. Even the square bit of cardstock has a pinked edge to go with the sewing theme. I learned to sew on a machine not quite this old, but similar. I'm sure my mother will recognize it. More gorgeous ribbon really brings it all together.
Another winner - love how the new swatch dies go so well with these sewing elements giving them extra dimension.
Sarah x
'morning Sue,you must have fun buying your cardstock (in the States I'm guessing) as soon as you see the new dies, so clever and not a stitch wrong. Missing you on the tv thank goodness for your blog .Mabe x
another great card love how you can make something different but it is still so you sue xx
Morning Sue, it would be difficult to be disappointed with any of your cards - this one I think not so much distressed as vintage elegance. Love your colour choices.
Happy Easter to you and yours
Great card, I love the ruler ribbon flower.
Clare x
Hi Sue,
You're blog is soooo inspiring! I love your designs and always feel inspired to make cards after reading it. I love the sewing theme - it reminds me of my mum and getting into crafting at the tender age of 6, a lifetime ago!
Happy Easter,
Handijac
I too remember the vintage sewing machine, I wish they were around a few years ago when my aunt was alive. She was a brilliant dressmaker able to make all her own clothes, and would have loved cards with this theme. She was sewing, knitting etc into her 90's.
Lovely card.
Edwina
This is a real stunner, Sue!
I love sewing machines and always collect miniature ones on my travels so just love what you have done with this die. It really has a lovely vintage look to it and just think that the swatch adds a wonderful charm to the card.
Hugs Elaine
I love sewing machines and always collect miniature ones on my travels so just love what you have done with this die. It really has a lovely vintage look to it and just think that the swatch adds a wonderful charm to the card.
Hugs Elaine
Good morning Sue your cards are never a disappointment, I love everything on todays card. These dies are on my 'list' they are so cute.
hugs x
Hi another stunning card and I just love the sewing elements. thanks for the continued inspiration. Norma
Hi Sue, I am totally addicted to Spellbinders! You are truly inspirational and I love watching your demos and seeing all your beautiful cards on your blog. I have ordered the dies you have used today and have been waiting over a week for them to arrive. Have a good Easter weekend. I look forward to seeing your new cards each day.
Hello Sue,
I have just found your blog on a link from Linyloo's blog, your work is absolutely stunning! I'm so glad I found you, I've become a follower and will pop back daily if I can.
Wishing you a good Easter weekend.
Hugs Teresa x
Another super card Sue. Love the vintage look with this one.
Mags
x
I love this one and it reminds me of my first 3 years on my own, where I was sewing on one like this, I had lend from my MIL until I had saved enough to buy a new sewingmachine, so this brings great memories out and I love this set. I saw it on the shows too and fell totally in love right away, but unfortunately couldn´t afford to buy the sets now SIGH.
Hi Sue, Love the sewing theme as i have sam's sewing stamps and am looking for more idea's, you inspire me. Happy Easter. Yvonne xx
Lovely card. Like the different style.
Love the sewing element my Gran had a Singer sewing machine nice memory's, I'm saving to come to the Ally Pally in September hope you will be there Sue so I can say Hello .
Jane xx
Hi Sue. The ideal card for a seamstress; the tape measure ribbon flower really adds to the impact. Anne x
Love the vintage sewing them, works really well with the distressing and stamping elements. My spellbinder dies arrived today so looking forward to Easter craft playtime! X
Hi there - just been playing with this set myself - I love it! But your card looks so much better - boo hoo - nevermind!!! Hugs Rachel xx
Good Morning Sue and everyone, The vintage style isn't to my taste but the construction of the card is beautiful as usual. Well, the dog's walked, the beds are made and I'm having a serious Saturday card making day. My idea of heaven.
Lovely card, and so useful, especially for crafting friends.
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x
This one is right up my Street Sue. Great card for the sewing person. Ty Sue have a good weekend. Not too much of the brown stuff! I'm hoping not to get one!
Never a disppointment! I managed to get these dies and am awaiting their arrival so I can copy your ideas! x
Maybe it's not your usual style Sue but it's a lovely cards
xx
I love these sewing dies and your card has certainly given it the WOW factor. Enjoy your Easter weekend x
Sue
I love the colour scheme of this card & as a seamstress I can't wait formy dies to arrive so I can attempt this card.
Happy Easter
Allison
Morning Sue,
The vintage is not really my taste but I do like the card the layout and colours are lovely.
Have a great weekend.
Lydia
X
Morning Sue, this card is beautiful, I know it's a bit out of your comfort zone but it really sings to me being a sewer myself. Love the idea of the flower made out of a measuring tape. Love it all,
Hugs Sue M xx
Hi Sue. Love the card. Love the vintage look and the colour. My bag of goodies came yesterday and I have been playing. I am going to try embossing the sewing machine today, so I might have a go at this card. Have a lovely day. Sally
Hi Sue, this card is lovely. I like the colours very much. Have a lovely Easter.
Chris x
Another great card.
hello sue,hope you enjoyed your exta 2 days of. nesties are very popular. i have loved the sewing theem to your cards.i am not realy a vintage person,but i like the sewing angle to it.love bluebell-flowerwood.
Not your usual style Sue but i would be pleased for it to come through my letterbox . Elaine H X
Hi Sue
Smashing card lots to look at and take in. Still need two looks to see all of it. Its mad but we don't like housework yet will stitch a card, or heat gun something lol. Love how creative u have been on this card, and stuck to a theme. Dont know if to start the ribbon flowers as i got addicted to the felt ones. lol. Might try the curled up corners from this card love the look of being vintage.
Yep another cracker. Well done Sue always leave me inspired.
Born again spellbinder
Nadine xxhug
nzillingworth@hotmail.net
Another great card Sue
I love how you have put all the elements together
Sue xxx
Love this. The Square Swatch is perfect for this theme. Love, Julia xxx
Morning Sue, lovely card and great detail love all the different textures, very vintage and my gran had the sewing machine like this, she would sit me up on her knee and let me sew, happy memories. Hugs Fiona P xxxx
Happy saturday back , love the card my mum had one with the treadmill onderneath the table ,melanie
Hey Sue
Love this card, the attention to detail is just outstanding, the ruler ribon, the button etc.
Hope you have a great day
Much love
Amanda xx
Oh yes Sue bought this set as I have lots of sewing friends love the samples you made for the show......especially the one you embossed the swing machine with clear embossing powder.....loving your inspiring cards take care Margaret
Morning Sue hope you are well love this card will be having ago at this one. You are such a talented lady you give me so much inspiration. Hope you have a lovely easter.
Take Care
Debs xx
Hi Sue, I love the sewing theme, as I sew. Its beautiful. Linda x
Morning Sue, I do like this card, love the dies which I have bought too!! Still waiting for the Pick of the week to arrive!! Love Jean x
Love the card, my dies and heartfelt stamps arrived yesterday so will be unpacking them this morning and having a play today reviewing the cards on your blog for inspiration as i get going
I'm tempted by these sewing dies, but am trying not to give in!! You've provided so many great ideas for using them. Thank you Sue.
SUE LOVELY CARD
I HAVE ORDERED THE DIES FROM CC
STILL WAITING FOR THEM TO ARRIVE
Loving the card as usual, you are such and inspiration Sue. but I am getting withdrawal symtoms with no spellbinders on C&C. XX
Hi Sue, What can I say but yet another fab card!! Am addicted to my daily fix...Keep them coming!! have a great day!...:)..xxx
Stunning card Sue, love these new sewing dies they are so on trend. they are on my wish list xx hazel
So cute! Not in the cutesy way but I love the cute sentiment! Great colors and details! Hugs, Hanneke
Wow, I was hoping for a sewing card to give me inspiration for when my dies arrive and this has just hit the spot.
Can't wait to get started.
Thanks a million
Vicki :)
Hi Sue,
Disappointed - never - it's fantastic, really great. I really like the nostalgic fell of this card and the swatch die works so well. Have a good Easter weekend.
Regards to all
Beverley W
Happy easter Sue, love this card, especially as I have these dies, giving me inspiration as usual, thank you.
Not sure about the colour of the bow though! x
Stunning card, I had great fun playing with those dies this week, I even got my mini sewing machine out. xx
Oooh I love it, though I don't sew I am drawn to the vintage sewing images and dies. This card is definitely a Zoe card! Zo xx
This is BEAUTIFUL Sue. I have just taken delivery of this set of dies and now I want to play after seeing this card. I absolutely LOVE it.
ooooooooooo georgus sue , another great card x x have agreat day
Hi Sue - another superb card and another day of me kicking myself for not buying these dies. My sensible head is just going to have to go! But I'm already adapting in my head for the dies I do have so obce again you've done your job of inspiring me, right?! Kathy x
Good morning! Love the ribbon on this - think it makes the card! Have loved all your C&C shows and the inspiration you give. Vicki x
Hi Sue, I just love this card and this is very strange. I also make clocks to sell for charity. This morning I was laying in bed, designing in my head a clock with a sewing theme!! Spooky! So I certainly am not dissapointed with your beautiful card. Hugs, Carol S.xx
love that patchwork die Sue. lainey x
Hi Sue, love this card, that sewing machine die is lovely. Enjoy your Easter break.
love jan x
Yes, different card than your usual but nevertheless a very pretty card. The way you have embellished and decorated it fit very well with the dies. Love the different papers and colours.
Toni xx
wooow love these dies love the card
Same materials & tools different look you are amazing.
Grimsby Chris
Gorgeous, Sue. Reminds me of learning to sew with my mother.
Happy Easter.
Cathy - Drogheda
Morning Sue, Not your usual but nevertheless very beautiful and very much 'on trend' as they say nowadays!!! Hope everyone has a happy and peaceful Easter,
Lots of love,
Rosemarie xx
I love the vintage feel of this card, im planning to use the sewing dies this afternoon and cant wait they are just fabulous.
Emma
Not disappointed at all! It's lovely.
Good morning Sue, love the vintage feel and textures to this card, like many of your followers the die brings back happy memories of sewing with Mum. My dies of this set arrived this morning and I will be giving this a go. Thank you for your inspiration and sharing your amazing ideas. Have a lovely day.
Hugs June x
This is so awesome Sue. Love the layout, Cant wait for my dies to arrive and get started,
lol bali
Hi Sue
I would have to put this one in a frame its lovely and there is nothing you do that would disappoint us
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat) xx
Hello Sue and all - this is such a sweet card with so much character - far from being disappointed I personally feel very inspired by it and sew love the stitching! (excuse the pun). I love those little gadgets they have now that sew all kinds of stitch holes on paper and then you sew through the holes by hand - would be nice if Spellbinders could make some dies like that - maybe some labels with cross stitched holes - really love sewing cards.
lots of love lilygee xxx
Hi Sue,
What a great card!
I love the vintage look and all the different textures and elements you've used.
JoanB.
Sue this card is beautiful, my Sister in Law is in to patchwork and her birthday is coming up, this has given me an excellent idea! Love the colours and dies you have used.
Thank you.
Hi Sue a very different card ,I like it and you have given me ideas for using unusial things embellishments
Smiles
Ita
Sue, how can we ever be disappointed with anything you do!Its impossible! This card is fabulous, I can't and don't sew but would still love to receive this card - its amazing! xx
hi sue, love the card and will be going to try and make a one using the sewing machine as my large pack of spelbinders has just arrived so it will be play day for me today, cant wait. Keep up the fantastic work
susan R newcastle upon tyne
I love those dies I got them in the C&C POTW thanks for the inspiration Sue xxx great card
This is another stunner. The postie delivered my new dies from last weeks shows, so will be spending the rest of the day crafting. We have an old sewing machine that was my husbands grandmothers, they were so beautiful with the black and gold decorations. Lol Ann
great card Sue so different, you are very versatile.
hope you are enjoying your weekend
lorraine
xx
Another great card Sue, have a lovely easter
Hi Sue great card, I received my dies yesterday so hope to start playing with them very soon. I'm just glad I can look at this blog for some inspiration it is very much appreciated Thanks
Julie x
This is such a stunning card .I love it so much.
Happy Easter to you and your Family
Felicie
I love this one Sue - you never cease to amaze me! I am wondering if I have some of the tulle in my stash - mmmmm! You never know what is in the cupboard ! Thanks again for a wonderful inspiration.
Hugs - Sue Pass
How do you do it Sue, another stunning card.... Fabulous... Love it!! Hugs May x x x
Excellent card. Love the sewing elements and will get these when budget constrictions lifted! Have a lovely Easter.
I really like this one, love the layer die you chose the pinking edge reflects the type of scissors x hugs
fantastic card my new order has just arrived will have to get my sewing macjine cut out for my friends birthday later this month. keep giving us great ideas. great site
janet
A lovely card as always Sue, hugs Joan xx
Hi Sue, Love everything about this card, especially the colours. Haven't got the sewing machine die (yet!) but think I have a rubber stamp one. I know I bought the ruler ribbon at a show about a year ago - all I have to do now is find it! Sue x
love this card cant wait 4 my dies 2 arrive hurry plz mr postman lol Happy Easter 2 all xx
Lovely card Sue.
My dies turned up yesterday. Am so lookinyg forward to playing. Have tole my husband if he doesnt see me for about 6 hours to come looking for me as i will be crafring.
Sue
Stunning card Sue - love vintage and tou have it captured in this amazing work x Hilda
Hiya,
This card is just fun, my dies arrived today so I'm ready to enjoy them. Happy Easter.
Debby
Now this one I like - I remember learning to sew with a machine just like that!!! It lasted me for years!
Great card!
Su (Soop) x
Hi Sue, Happy Easter, I am constantly amazed at how diverse you make your cards, I reckon you must make some in your sleep because I don't know how else you make time for them. I am not into the vintage cards so much, but still think it is a great card.
Hi Sue, I will never be disappointed with any card you create cause I just love them all :). The colours are great and the vintage look is stunning. I acquired an old sewing machine like the one in this card some years ago and still have it in my cupboard. Hugs Christine H x
Disappointed - are you kidding! This is beautiful, like the way you have mounted the sewing machine on the swatch and love the 'tape measure' flower. Brilliant idea.
HI SUE
REALLY GREAT CARD AS ALWAYS YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE US WITH THE DIFFERENT VARIETY OF CARDS THAT YOU MAKE LOVE THEM ALL.
TAKE CARE SUE
KIND REGARDS FROM SAM x
Hi Sue
Happy easter to you . what alovely card . i know some one who would love it.
joyce.e
I love this card Sue, and this set of dies is also on my 'Wish List'!!! The sewing machine also reminds me of one my Mum had when I was very small! Hugs, Carole Z X
Of course we're not disappointed! There are so many little details to this card that make it work so well as a design! It really is wonderful! I hope you have a very happy Easter!
i love all thing sewing so this is fab
love your ideas
I wouldn't have dreamt of doing a card like this, but i will from now on. its absolutely stunning, i love it
Hi Sue,
Love the memories this image bring to mind.
Happy Easter,
Maureen x
Your card is beautiful as always, love vintage and shabby chic. Have a nice weekend. Happy easter!
Hi Sue
Your card is so beautiful.
Happy Easter
Love this card Sue. Am new to your blog but will stop by often.
Hi Sue
What a great card. I have just ordered these dies as I have so many ideas for cards with sewing as the theme.
Thank you for your inspiration
Ria
Gorgeous, I love the vintage style cards, some of my fave.
This is beautiful I love the distressed look Sue, many thanks
Oh what memories! My Dad sitting cussing over a piece of velvet,(he was an upholsterer, but hated sewing with the old singer), and later when I was a teenager, me taking over and doing it for him. A lovely card Sue.
regards
Sonia x
I just adore this card Sue! I am into the sewing theme at the moment and have made a few cards using sewing items. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get these dies, they are on my wish list.
Happy Easter
Hugs
Linda xxx
Another fantastic card I don't think you have done acard I have not liked
Thanks Sue
Theresa. Xx
Love this card, so unusual.
Liz.x
A very late post for me today, but I love the vintage style that you do! You show us some stunning cards which I really do appreciate. Thanks so much for sharing!! Happy Easter to you and your family!
I so love your work, and as a sewer I particularly love this one.x
I absolutely love your work, this is one of my favourites as a sewer.x
As a I also sew when not cardmaking I love this die of the old fashioned sewing machine and I saw the demo of the one you added embossing powder to which is another lovely idea. Love Linda xxx
Your designs never fail to impress. A beautiful card Sue. Pat x
Good Evening Sue
Love the Texture and vintage feel to the card.Truly beautiful Sue
Take care Hazelx
Really like the sewing edge, the card is very beautiful
Love this card - rapidly becoming a fan of dies - now all I need is the talent :) x
What a good idea to use the ruler ribbon for a flower, very appropriate to the theme. Do you ever sleep? Happy Easter, Sue x
Hi Sue,
You have managed to make me feel 14 years old again.
I was transported back to school and my Home Economics class where we made "Gypsy Skirts".
I was so proud and even wore my creation all summer long.
Happy Memories.
Thanks for taking me back down memory lane.
Bean x
Love this, Sue :)
x
I love the tape flower, what a brilliant idea, I might even try this with an old measuring tape, althought I dont know how the plastic with shape, thank you Helen O xxx
Hi Sue,
Wow, this is very different and again really lovely. As you know I am a big, big fan of your girlie girlie creations but now and again I just can't get enough of the shabby or grungey. Today, I am in love with the shabby girlie.
I like you, was brought up around a vintage sewing machine. My mum had a Singer treddle machine. My dad bought it for her before I was born and she used it regularly to alter clothers or recycle something of my parents to make clothes for us children. Being one of 7, money was tight but because of my dads many skills and mums craftiness with the sewing machine (she knitted also) we never went without. Funny how a card can evoke such wonderful memories.
Hope your Easter Sunday is a good day. Best wishes Linda x
what a fantastic cars sue u truely are an inspiration much love vicky xx
i meant card lol sorry x
Disappointed? Are you kidding me? I LOVE this card! I really love your elegant cards too, but this one talks to me :) I love the little sewing machine with the turquoise peeking through - that is truly inspired! Thanks for sharing this gorgeous creation!
Happy Easter Sue. Another great card, very different this time, lovely.
Lesley H.
I love the colours on this card....reminds me of chocolates x
Gorgeous card, love the tapemeasure flower, great idea.
Happy Easter.
Nice change Sue
Hiya Sue, Love this card vanessa xx
Hi Sue, Still having problems posting, so my apologies if I do not always leave a comment. I am still dropping by every morning to be inspired (accessing is no problem). Thankyou in advance for all your hard work. Love the way that you have combined the kaiser craft papers & sewing theme. Wouldn't have thought it would work. But it so does. With Love & Light Theresa. H
This is my sort of card love anything to do with sewing themes.
As always great choice of colour.
Hugs.......Wendy
This is my sort of card love anything to do with sewing themes.
As always great choice of colour.
Hugs.......Wendy
Sally M
Beautiful, inspiring, just imagine receiving this!
what a stylish design i love it hats off to you
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Hi Sue. The ideal card for a seamstress; the tape measure ribbon flower really adds to the impact. Anne x
Another great card Sue I love how you have put all the elements together Sue xxx
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