Sunday 22 April 2012

Sunday's Winners and A Cross Card

 Happy Sunday!  You know what that means, don't you?  More winners in the comment game.  First to the card though.  A simple cross card in teal, cream and black.  I embossed the background using double sided coordinations card and the Valor Embossibility folder.  I sanded it once embossed to show the teal colour and distress it a bit.  Next I cut two of the Labels 24 and interlocked them.  I did this a lot as I thought it worked so well with many of the dies from the last shows (and that was the only label shape besides the square swatches that I had to work with!)  I cut the largest cross twice from milk cardstock from the neutral cardpack.  The first cross served as my base.  The second one I cut, I removed the arms and used the very centre but did not punch out the fall away pieces.  Instead, I taped the back of the piece to keep them intact for a more solid look.  I like the way you can see the cut lines though.  I mounted this piece on foam and attached it the the cross for dimension.  I added a large half pearl to cover the centre hole.  I cut a piece of the cream crocheted ribbon and wrapped it around the bottom of the card and secured it to the back.  I tied a double bow and added a pearl brad to the centre and attached it to the bottom centre of my card.  No sentiment again, but a tag could be easily stamped and added to the bow depending on the occasion.
Here is a close up of the centre of the cross.
And now for the weekly winners in the ongoing comment game.
They are:
Jayne Denver!!!
Grimsby Chris!!!
Mary at Doghouse!!!

We had 2 posts with over 200 comments so we have additional winners. 
They are:
Magpie!!!
Barney Bear!!!
Amelia K!!!

From the post of April 20th:
They are:
AHend09!!!
Talk to the Tail!!!
Vie Carter!!!

Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your prize!!  All for now, Sue x

161 comments:

Jan.moogie said...

Teal I love teal Sue so before I even look at what you have done you are on to a winner. Wow Wow Wow. Just love it.x

Petra Jopp said...

Good morning Sue,
My favourite cards of this week are the Friday- and the Monday-cards. I love both very much.
Happy Sunday
Petra

Pam said...

Good morning Sue, a very classy card today, the colourways are lovely and I like what you have done with the centre of the cross.

melanie said...

Stunning card must get these dies .melanie

Rita said...

Beautiful card Sue, that lovely lace bow just finishes it off. Hugs Rita xxx

auscrafts said...

lovely card Sue you keep coming up with so many lovely designs

Lynnus said...

Lovely card, would make a brilliant sympathy card without the bow x

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Beautiful card Sue and congratulations to the winner's
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Anonymous said...

Great card again Sue, great photography too, the close ups are super. Mabex

bhavana said...

Such a delicate card, beautiful colours, great design!! I know what I would use this card for, it says it all without having a sentiment on the front! Thanks for sharing!

Leanne said...

Beautiful as always. Love the lace bow.

Debby Berry said...

Nice job. I love the colors.

Jenny L said...

Hi Sue,
beautiful card. I love the colours they go together really well. I love the embossing folders haven't stopped using them since I received them. Congrats to all the winners.
Have a great crafty day everyone.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Unknown said...

Morning Sue another stunning card I love the colours. It is so classy my niece would love this as she as everything Teal love how you have used the cross. I will will definitely be having ago at this one.

Take Care Sue
Debs

Linda said...

Morning Sue, Beautiful card, Linda x

Joesgrandma said...

Just amazing! Its really eyecatching. Like it very much. XXX

Karen said...

Beautuful card Sue, told myself I did not need the cross dies, what was I thinking!

shampylou30 said...

see your back to teal again another great card sue xxxx

Felicie said...

I love this card.It`s so beautiful.
Felicie

Debbie Tinks said...

SUE LOVELY CARD NICE COLOURS

Jane in Spain said...

Love the way you are using the labels 24 - another must have to add to my list!

Carole Z said...

Beautiful card Sue...and I actually have these dies and M-Bossability, so I'm going to try my 'take' on it later! Have a great Sunday, Carole Z X

lestim said...

Good morning Sue, I think for me personally I like Teal with cream better, the black seems very dark and you have shown in the past a symphathy card doesn't need black,. But you are the master of technique and this card is full of both technique and design. thank you again for your unselfish inspiration. Best wishes Lesley x

Redanne said...

Hi Sye, I love the teal and cream together, a bit softer I think. Love the card.

Heather said...

Good morning Sue I love what you've done with the cross die it looks amazing, another idea to copy lol. I also love everything about this card (that's a surprise) 😄 from the colours to the lace bow thanks for sharing.
Hugs x

rachel said...

Beuatiful Sue - that background looks fab and the interlocking bits again - love them! Rachel xx

Vicki Sharkey said...

I love the colour combination and the way you have used the cross so creatively. A great confirmation or sympathy card - fab.
Vicki :)

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, Could really do with that die as I need to make a christening card. Love the colour as always, Teal is definately becoming my favourite! Congratulations to all the lucky winners too! Love Jean x

Clare Powell said...

Beautiful card, love the ribbon and colours.

Clare x

marg said...

Good morning Sue
I have Labels 23, but the more I
look at your cards, the more I need Labels 24 (lol)
I love the Crosses too !
LoveMarg

ValJ xxx said...

Good morning Sue and everyone. Beautiful colours, beautiful design, just beautiful.

sheila stokes said...

A beautiful card,it could be used for so many occasions, love Sheila.x

crafty lady said...

Morning Sue, an other lovely card I have the cross too and I love the detail on it and the others too. Hope you will be able to bring coloured card to C & C love the basics pack you bring bril with dies. Hugs Fiona P xxxx

crafty lady said...

Sorry forgot to say congratulations to all winners, enjoy xxx

nattyboots said...

Lovely card Sue ,we do get spoilt , congrats to the winners. Elaine H X

Unknown said...

Congratulations to the winners. This is a wonderful color combo -- so soothing, I think. I like the techniques of interlocking the die cuts and sanding to bring out a bit of the white. Such a lovely ribbon and little bauble in the middle to finish it off.

Lydia Jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Congrats to the winners. Such a lovely card clean lines and so effective. Love the colours too.
Have a great day.
Lydia
X

Marie-Louise said...

Beautiful card. Love the technique in the centre of the cross.

Unknown said...

Classy card Sue. Love the pearl in the centre of the ribbon. Love, Julia xxx

Jackie D said...

Hi Sue,

What an interesting way to use the cross motif, leaving the pieces in it really makes it different.
Congratulations to all the winners.

love from Jackie D

Kathy said...

Hi Sue - Another stunning card, so love how you've used the cross die. And labels 24 are off my 'want' list and on my 'need' list as of now! Congrats to all the winners - and commiserations to the rest of us! Kathy x

BridgetCG said...

A really Fab card Sue. I think I will have to invest in the Cross Die set. very versatile when you show what you can do when cutting the arms off. Love the teal colour. Have a good Sunday everyone and congrats to the winners. x

Gemma Mackintosh said...

beautiful card sue you are a legend x

Victoria said...

Lovely card as usual Sue. Congratulations to the weekly winners!

Oksana said...

Simply beautiful Sue! These cross dies are on 'the list'!x

mags said...

Beautiful card Sue. Love the use of the dies and the colour combo.
Mags
x

Carolyn B said...

I love the linking of dies and the colours. I haven't attempted linking dies so must have a go.

Carolyn

Lara B said...

Good Morning Sue
Love the colour, embossing, dies, ribbon, composition etc... Love it all!!

Lara x

Lizzie said...

Hi Sue
Love the whole out lay of this card and the bow is gorgeous
Congrats to all winners
Thank you
Lizzie (Serial copycat)xx

Chris said...

Good morning Sue,

What an apt card for a Sunday morning. It's beautiful. The lace bow is tied perfectly. I haven't mastered a perfect double bow yet, but will persevere. Congrats to the winners.
Chris X

trish said...

Beatiful card again Sue. Trish

hazel young said...

Morning Sue just love the crosses dies another item on my wish list. Lovely card and wonderful colours used. xx hazel

martine said...

good morning sue i love the card its beautiful,have a good sunday x
martine x

sue said...

Morning Sue, lovely card, colours, and the criss cross of the label dies. Really classy.
Hugs Sue M xx

ang said...

lovely colours love the embossing folders angxxx

Moni said...

Congrats to the winners. And the card is gorgeous. Hugs,moni

joy said...

Hi Sue
love the card and yes the colours are great.
Congratulations to all the winners
joyce.e

lockedinmycraftroom said...

Beautiful card Sue, I love the cross.
Chris x

Maryann Laursen said...

Such a beautiful card here again Sue, I so love it.
Big congratulations to all the winners here too, please enjoy the prizes girls, when they arrive.

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, The colours look great, this could be for a confirmation or any other religious card.

Love Rosemarie xx

hollyberry said...

Good Morning Sue
Lovely colours teal and black together.Beautiful card for many occasions.

Patricia said...

Good Morning Sue,
Great card as always, love the Lace Bow.
Have a Great Day

Patricia xx

sued99 said...

I haven't used embossing folders very much but am becoming more and more inspired to do so by your cards.

angiec said...

i love every thing about this card it would be nice as a christening card as well
angiec

May said...

Beautiful card Sue, love the colour choice, and the dies are fab.... Hugs May x x x

vicky37diddy said...

really love the card sue xxx hugs vicky xx

Carol S. said...

Hi Sue, I am a Teal lover and this is beautifully hilighted with the cream cross. Hugs, Carol S.xx

hazel said...

A fabulous card as always Sue.
xxx Hazel.

evis said...

Hi Sue. Love the card. I have the cross die but will have to get labels 24 as they feature alot in your cards.

lainey said...

this is gorgeous Sue, love that distressed backing!! lainey x

Hellma said...

Another great card.

Cinders said...

Morning Sue,
Just love the colours used in this card and the way that you've used the labels 24. This die set is a must have on my wish list.
Have a great day
Caz xxx

Cdteach said...

I'm rethinking getting that labels 24 die. You use it all the time to such great effect, and when I first saw it I thought I'd never use that shape.

I do love the teal in any combination but with cream and black it looks very classy.

Jan

EmmaT said...

This would make a good xmas card with the cross as could be done in any colour. The crochet ribbon just softens the colours. Emma

Dawn Louise said...

Wow I love it, it's just all gorgeous and congratulations to all the winners x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Congrats to the winners. Love the interlocking dies. Beautiful card.

Cumbrianlass said...

Hi Sue
A very beautiful card, you never fail to inspire us all.
Janet

yorkielass said...

Hello Sue,
Congratulations to the winners. Teal is my favourite colour,looks fab with black. love what you have done with the cross and the embossing. A beautiful card.
Have a lovely day.
Hugs June x

CraftygasheadZo said...

This is stunning, I particularly love what you've done with the lace to create the bow, it's given me inspiration! Zo xx

nina said...

Hi Sue
Another lovely teal card I swear there is no teal card to be found in cornwall got blue got green but no teal PLEASE do a coloured card pack next time you are on c&c preferably all TEAL lol
Love Nina

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
This is simply lovely.
Best Wishes
Beverley W

gwen70 said...

Stunning card Sue, love the colours

Craftycat said...

As usual, anything with teal is a big hit with me lol x

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue & congratulations to all the winners. This is a lovely card and would be suitable for several occasions. I really should get those dies.
Frances

Tracey Harrison said...

Loving the colours! My favourite at the moment but hard to find! Oh no I have also just seen on C&C schedule that POW is Spellbinders again!!! Hope you are presenting Sue although my partner will hope not as he was looking forward to eating more than beans on toast this month after I spent all the money on Spellbinders last month.....whoops!!! Oh well!!
Love Tracey xx

Marlou McAlees said...

absolutely beautiful card Sue, I love those gorgeous cross dies, they need to go on my "must have" list :) loving the lace and pearls also :)
Congratulations to all the winners.
have a fab Sunday xx

jane stillman said...

A very clever card Sue, love everything about it, would make a gorgeous wedding confirmation or sympathy card. Congratulations to this weeks winners. Looking forward to seeing you on C & C on Friday, don't think my Bank Manager will be though lol xx

CraftyJo said...

Beautiful again, as always! I see you're back to teal again, always a winner :)

MARGARET said...

Hi Sue
Another stunner, thanks so much for your ideas

margaret L

Unknown said...

Hi Sue.
A classy card as always, can't wait until Friday I see that C&C have spellbinders as POW. Will you be there as I love your demo's

Nanna Tina said...

Congratulations to all the winners, enjoy your prize, I think the cross dies will be on my wish list, I love the card.
Tina

Ita said...

hi Sue a very nice card I just adore the teal,
Congrats to all the winners
Smiles
Ita

nzillingworth said...

Hi Sue
What a smashing card. Brill for Easter. Love the pearls nice finishing touch. Oozes opulence. Going to have a go at inter locking the labels dies. Have the whole set nearly. should keep me busy for a while and out of trouble.lol. Amazing the teal card how different it can look. I like it with the brown best. Although the cross lifts it nicely on this card. Well done Sue , another cracker.
All you lucky winners your in for a treat well done.
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillingworth@hotmail.com

andrea bee said...

wow love it....going to do with pale pink shades for the background as a christening card.A very versatile idea.keep up the good work Xxx

Jan said...

Hi Sue, another lovely card, love the cream and teal and the distressing really works and adds to the elegance, great for a few occasions, glad I got these dies, they are more versatile than you may think, happy Sundayx

Jan said...

Hi Sue, another lovely card, love the cream and teal and the distressing really works and adds to the elegance, great for a few occasions, glad I got these dies, they are more versatile than you may think, happy Sundayx

Mary at Doghouse said...

Hi Sue

Another stunner of a card the colours are beautiful and I know what I would use this for

Christine said...

I have the crosses, so like to see ideas for ways to use them. I shall certainly be trying something similar, this is lovely.
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x

Beverley said...

Hi Sue another beautiful card, with the crosses, they are so lovely and are great for a number of occasionon on cards, x

nettie said...

love this card Sue not been on your blog for a bit but have just had a look at all the cards i have missed you have been busy and they are all amazing cards keep up the great work sue xxxxxxxxxxxx

Sue Parish said...

Lovely card Sue. Love what you've done with the cross - makes it really stand out - and love the choice of colours and the embossing. The lacey bow sits beautifully the rest. That's what's so great about your samples Sue, they save us hours of looking for things that go together - all we have to do is add them to the ever-growing wish list! (To which I've just added cross dies two)
Congratulations to the winners,
Sue x

Ladock girl said...

Teal and Black is such a lovely combination and I love the cross as well. Love Linda xxx

Ria said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card these cross dies have so many lovely uses.
I also really love the bow made out of lace it looks wonderful
Ria

Vie Carter said...

How funny as I have just cut out this cross to make a card today

These cross dies are beautiful, and Sue just love the card

Also and the best I am a winner !!

How lucky and congratulations to all the winners

Vie
x

Ann said...

Lovely colour Sue and a classy card

Jan Epps said...

Sue this is just beautiful a very clever use of dies

Anonymous said...

hi Sue
Not to sure on this 1` dont no wat it is just doesnt grab me like 99.9 % of ur cards but then if we all liked the same it wud b a boring world i look 4ward 2 morrows card ttfn

Teresa said...

Hi Sue, I really like this but then again I do love Teal.Love the way you think out of the box(so's to speak) wish I had your talent. Love Teresa xxx

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KellysKards said...

Lovely Card the colours work so well x

Christine Hussey said...

Hope everyone is having a happy Sunday and many congratulations to all the winners!

A winner all the way for me Sue, stunningly divine in every sense and my favourite colour teal! I LOVE IT! Hugs Christine H x

Sandra said...

Congratulations to all the lucky winners!
Sue I love the colours on this card, another amazing creation, those cross dies are so much more versatile than you first think.
Crafty Hugs
Sandra xx

Joan said...

Wow Sue I love this card change of colours would be a great gothic card hugs Joan xx

AnneRD said...

Great use of the cross die, and the crochet ribbon is so delicate, it sets it off so well. Anne x

AnneRD said...

Forgot to say congratulations to all the winners.
Anne

Becky Dunham said...

Absolutely breathtaking card today Sue! I love the colors and the cross is stunning! And that crocheted lace - need some of that!! Congrats to the lucky winners :)

Barney Bear said...

I love the colours Sue...got the dies now to get the time! LOL
Barney Bear

Edilza Teixeira Scrap e Artes said...

Oi Sue !!!

Já era sua seguidora e agora tenho mais duas amigas te seguindo também a Solange Barreto e a Yoly. Adoro ver os seus trabalhos e obrigada pela oportunidade de participar dos mais de 3.000 seguidores.

Beijos

Planetsusie said...

Another amazing card Sue - I love teal and I particularly like the way you have finished the centre of the cross, very effective! As for the ribbon - this is gorgeous, reminds me more of Torchon bobbin lace (something else I do!) Just finishes off the card beautifully.

Hugs Sue Pass x

fynecrafts said...

really like this one...and the colours are great.

sheila said...

The background cardstock looks really good - like a backing paper once it has been embossed and sanded

craftycarol said...

Hi Sue, I love ths card and the colours are great together.The cross is fabulous too.
Carol x

salem said...

wooow love all of it , what about doing some small cards

yorkshiresue said...

Love teal so would like the card no matter what it was. But saying that all your cards are winners and this one would make excellent sympathy card minus the bow
Keep them Coming
Hugs
Sue XXX

nikkib said...

Lovely lovely card Sue, I like this set, so versatile so its on my NEED list..

Kylemore Kards said...

Another beauty Sue. We all use cards like this from time to time. Thanks. Hilary x

Solange Barreto said...

Obrigada pela oportunidade de participar.
Edilza Texeira, me indicou seu blog.
Estou seguindo a apaixonada por tanta inspiração, belíssimos trabalhos.
Obrigada por nos inspirar.
Um beijo, fique com DEUS.

john said...

i love the lace bow another fab card
debbie x

Barbara said...

Lovely card, the bow is gorgeous!!

den said...

absoutely blooming wonderful , you're great sue and your cards too !!

den said...

another stunning master piece. keep up the good work , sue ,you're so talented !!

sarah hyett said...

Hi SUE Another beautiful card! X
Sarah hyett

Vanessa said...

great card and colours, love the lace/crochet double bow

SUZYD said...

STUNNING CARDS,LOVE THE COLOURS.SUZYD X

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, Very nice card, i love using co-ordinations and distressing it,i have not got the crosses dies yet , i will get them soon as they are very versatile. Yvonne xx P.S. Congrats to the lucky winners.

Linda Simpson said...

This is gorgeous Sue, loving the cross and anything you do with Teal is stunning!!! Congratulations to the winners too.

Hugs
Linda xxx

JoanB said...

Hi Sue,
Great idea to keep in some of the cut parts of the die. Something I never thought of and I'm sure could work with other dies too.
Joan B.

Su said...

I love the way that the cross just kinda creeps up on you (IYKNWIM!) and the colour choice is gorgeous.

Soop (Su) x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous colours, another great card Sue, thank you Helen O xxx

michele said...

really nice card

Margaret corgi owner said...

Really lovely card which has me reaching for my trimmings box!
Have a good day

Inagh said...

Good evening Sue
Love today's Card another Wow love it
Regards
Inagh x

Rhonda Miller said...

What a beautiful card.

vanessa said...

Hi Sue, love the Teal colour very classy, the lace bow is lovely too,
take care vanessa xx

nancyd said...

HiSue,
love these colours together
another great card. I am planning to use the cross for a holy communion hope it comes out as good as your's.
Nancyd x

Linda (Lindyloo) said...

Hi Sue,
A quick one today sorry, it is my sons birthday and so today is about him. Love the card and I especially love the way you did the cross, leaving in the cutaway pieces is lovely and adds a different dimension to it. Teal of course, I just adore, so all in all, gorgeous!
Need your help please Sue; you know the Spades 5in border die, I used to make a cross on my Communion invite on my blog; well I cannot find it on Spellbinders, is it a discontinued line? I wanted to put the name and number alongside the card but can't find it anywhere. Hope you can help. Hugs Linda xx
ps I have just found a card you made with it 'Treasured Friend' 20 Dec 2011.

CathyinMN said...

Lovely card! I really like the embossed background you used, and the bow; they really add a lot to the card.

Debra W said...

Another beautiful card Sue! Love the colour combination. Debra

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue

A lovely card with beautiful detail especially the background enbossing.

Hugs Rizwana xx

Rufus said...

Love the color combo, sanded embossing and the interlaced labels frames!
R/

franzesjoi said...

lovely card!!! the bow is stunning!!! :)

Jane said...

I love the Ornate cross its beautiful.

Jane xx

jayne denver said...

hi sue
This card can be used for many occassions its fab take care
jayne

PlumTuckered's Paper Plays said...

WOW, so many gorgeous layers in this card. I love the color scheme you chose!

lindyloo12 said...

Another great card.

Victoria said...

A beautiful colour combination and the lace bow is gorgeous.

magpie said...

I absolutely love this card! The gorgeous teal and the beautiful cross!I hope to get the gorgeous cross dies, one day one day! I'm still playing with the gorgeous border dies. This card though Sue is stunning! x

mell said...

This is a very stunning yet piecefull card xx

mell said...

This is a very stunning yet piecefull card xx

Fiona said...

Hi Sue and friends I am not very good with computers so I hope you get this!This is my first visit to your blog.I found you because I have been recording all of your Create and Craft programmes. Trying not to gush I love your creations I love how you explain things and your generosity with your designs am now going happily through your older cards love Fiona

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