Morning all! This card was truly a lark as I looked at the Aster flower topper dies and thought "they look like flames." As a way to illustrate what I am always going on about (looking at your dies in other ways), I thought I would make the card and use them as flames. I decided to go for neutral tones and picked five decorative papers to use as candles. I started with pieces that were about 4 inches wide and of varying lengths. I wanted the candles to be sturdy enough to survive the plane ride home so that is why I used the size paper I did. By rolling it in to a candle, it was very dense and rigid. I cut a large Floral Oval out of milk coloured card, inked with Antique Linen and used as a backdrop for the candles. I cut one of the largest Aster topper flowers and cut the petals apart to form my flames. I used a bit of glue on the bottom and inserted them in to the end of my candles. I used a piece of my old dictionary as a background for the card. I stamped my simple text on the top and bottom of the card. I inked a piece of American seam binding with antique linen and tied a double bow. I spritz it with water and scrunched it for a shabby chic bow and added a button with a piece of twine to finish it off. A fun and quick birthday card for the guys in our lives I think! All for now, Sue x
Morning all! This card was truly a lark as I looked at the Aster flower topper dies and thought "they look like flames." As a way to illustrate what I am always going on about (looking at your dies in other ways), I thought I would make the card and use them as flames. I decided to go for neutral tones and picked five decorative papers to use as candles. I started with pieces that were about 4 inches wide and of varying lengths. I wanted the candles to be sturdy enough to survive the plane ride home so that is why I used the size paper I did. By rolling it in to a candle, it was very dense and rigid. I cut a large Floral Oval out of milk coloured card, inked with Antique Linen and used as a backdrop for the candles. I cut one of the largest Aster topper flowers and cut the petals apart to form my flames. I used a bit of glue on the bottom and inserted them in to the end of my candles. I used a piece of my old dictionary as a background for the card. I stamped my simple text on the top and bottom of the card. I inked a piece of American seam binding with antique linen and tied a double bow. I spritz it with water and scrunched it for a shabby chic bow and added a button with a piece of twine to finish it off. A fun and quick birthday card for the guys in our lives I think! All for now, Sue x
174 comments:
I saw this card on C & C and loved it. You are so clever Sue, I would never have thought of using the flower petals for something like this but it works superbly.
This is amazing, very creative, love the candles
Good Morning Sue,
Hope you are well.
I loved this card when I saw it on C&C, earmarked as one I could do for my Grandsons 8th birthday coming soon.
I love it, so, so inspirational, never in a million years would I have even dreamt of using that die as a "Flame". That`s why you are there and I am sitting here in "Awe" of you talent.
Thank you for sharing it with us.
Have a Great Day
Patricia xx
This card is lush!! So different yet lush So many ways of varying with colours! Sue yet again u give us great inspiration xxx
Hi Sue where oh where do all your ideas come from I love this card as I do with most of your lovely creations.
Wilma
this is amazing i love the way you use the dies top make completely different shapes sue xxx
Hi Sue, fantastic new techniquees every day what a wonder you are. Best wishes Lesley x
very clever idea Sue.so different
Morning Sue I loved this card when it was on C&C what I good idea and I love the colours it can be used for male or female. I will have to have ago at this one.
Take Care Sue.
Debs xx
Brilliant idea Sue. Only you would have though of this idea.
Sue
very very beautiful and creative! they truly look like flames.
~luanne
The die works wonderfully for the flames. So very creative and would be great for a male or child card.
Mags
x
Morning Sue
Saw this demo on cnc . good use of dies
joyce.e
Hi Sue, I saw this when it was shown on tv, and thought then what a fab card. seeing it now again jogged my memory that I wanted to try something similar. Thanks for the inspiration. Bx
hi Sue, very clever use of the die, I know I would never have thought of it. Lovely card.
Morning Sue
I remember seeing this one on C&C and thinking what a good idea it was, very different too. Love Jean x
Hi Sue, it always amazes me how you look at dies and see other things, although i did look at the flower strips and see flames. You have such a talent and you say its easy but it soooooooo isnt, but then thats why you are here to teach us.
TFS
Hugs
|Amanda x
Morning, saw the card on C & C, its a bit of fun. All the best Zerena
Good morning Sue. what a great idea.. Sally
Morning Sue,
What a great card, think of all the children cards and different ages this can be used for, in brighter colours. Love it.
Chris X
Love the card. Soniax
Saw this one on TV and thiught wha a great idea. Love it.
Not only are you teaching us card design but to see different uses of everyday items. I love your use of the dictionary, your flowers made from that always look fabulous. I hope you are feeling back to normal Sue.Best wishes Mabex
Good morning Sue. This card is genius. What more can you say.
Have a great Friday.
Elizabeth x
Thank you thank you, I have so many men in my family and everytime I sit for hours thinking what card can I do for them this time. This one will definately be on my list of ones to do. Must add the astor flower dies to my wish list first though.
Morning Sue hope you are feeling better now
I saw this card on C&C and thought it was brilliant then.
I would never have thought have using part of the die as a flame
Sue xxx
Really love this card Sue, love how you have used the aster die as the flames. This is a bit of a different card for you, but i love it. Stunning xx hazel
Hi Sue,
lovely card today as always. As you say great idea for the men. Sadly I don't have these dies so I can't have a go. have a great crafty day everyone.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Hello Sue
I really love the way that old Dictionary produces such interesting cards !
I have these dies and use them just for flowers ...but the candles are clever.
LoveMarg
Really great card for a male and love the idea you have come up with but with different colours so good for a girl. Really must look out for an old dictionary as you can do so much with it.
Hugs
Elaine xx
Hi Sue, loved this when I saw it on C&C and now I have the Aster die, I must give it a go...yes, brilliant male card in these tones, hope you are all recovered now!
Carole Z X
Hi Sue
This a a great birthday card and a really excellent example of looking at our dies differently.
It works for me
Ris
saw this one on C&C and thought then brilliant for a mans card
gail xx
Hi Sue
Love this card, going to give it a go for my grandaughter's birthday next year.
Love Tina x
How clever, you are bonkers, you know that don't you. This card is just amazing.
Every day I look forward to seeing your blog as I never know what you will show us next. Today you have surpassed yourself in your ingenuity
Sue, this is definitely one for the hall of fame (or flame). With the Olympic Games coming up imagine what you can do using that flame. Wow Sue you are amazing.x
Just in time for the Olympic Flame delivery ti us! Great card Sue Thanks.
I loved this card too when I first saw it. SO CLEVER Sue. You're so inspirational. Hope that you're enjoying your stay in the States. xx
A really fun card for birthdays, especially the boys, such clever use of the dies. Anne x
What a really clever way to use the dies and the card is great
I love this idea :) You are always thinking outside the box. Another great card and as always I love all the different papers you use. xxx
Great card, the petals work really well as flames.
Clare x
Saw this on one c &c -thought it was funky then but still will put in my request again- more ideas for nautical dies PLEASE x
morning Sue
though not at the top of my list it certainly gives a different view of using particular dies.
Thank you for the inspiration.
Janet x
Very inventive - love it!
Hi Sue - this really shows off just how creative you are. Who'd have thought 'aster petals, flames'!! Great card... again! Kathy x
A most unusual card. Great idea.
wow great card sue so different
I love this card as it just shows that you dont need to use the dies as they are. Makes you think out of the box.
Keep the ideas coming...
Jane:-)x
Hi Sue
what a clever way to use your dies (other then what they were intended for), you are so clever Sue the way that you come up with these great ideas.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)
Hi Sue
ma again (senior moment) forgot to say love your card.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)
How unusual and what a great idea, will be good for Christmas cards. xxx
Such a cool card! Love, Julia xxx
Hi Sue, can't say this is one of my favourite cards, but I like your style. Reminds me of the olympic flame. Linda x
SUE LIKE THIS CARD DIFFRENT AND THE COLOURS I LIKE.
Love this card when you showed it on c&c. great flames (or should I say flower!) Thanks for sharing!!
Super card Sue, love the candles, makes a great effect. Zo xx
What a great card....just right for the 'boys'
Carolyn B
Hi Sue,
Liked this card when seen on C&C
will try it for my grandson I think
as it's his birthday the end of this
month.
Nancyd x
Hi Sue,
This card is fun I think it could be used for all ages.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X
Love this card it is so different-you never cease to amaze me with how you see and use the dies in very different ways.Thank you for your inspiration.
I loved this when I first saw it on C&C, I often cut up my motifs to make different things from then, its surprising what you can achieve.
Many thanks
Good morning Sue,
Like this card a lot, coul d be useful for christmas with different colours and the Olympic games . Lol Ann
This one is so creative - as you say, perfect for male cards - I absolutely love it!! xx
Hi Sue, love this card love the candles, hugs Joan xxx
Great idea to use the die as a flame. Would make a super card using one as the Olympic Torch for a birthday during the Olympics if the person is interested in the games.
Sue this is one of those cards that everyone will say "how did you make that" its brilliant! and if that was on my mantle I think it would be the one everyone would pick up and look at it is soo different love it! take care Margaret
How appropriate Sue - a 'flame' card on the day the Olympic flame arrives in UK!! I would never think of using that die as a flame but then I haven't got your imagination. Pat x
Yet another use for the dies, and a really good card for men who like to keep things simple (so almost all!).
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x
Great for the olympic torch Sue! x
I must admit I am not too keen on this one Sue (a first for me). However, I do love the fact that you have used the aster petals for flames and have shown us how versatile these dies can be. I do feel that this will be a useful idea for crafters making any cards with an Olympic theme though. So even if the card isn't for me, I do love the idea!!!
Hugs Sue Pass xx
hi sue hope you are fealing better,seem to be having blog trouble,in our area,have looked at your blog but have only been able to comment today. is there any news about what is coming next. thanks for all the lovely cards you do,love bluebell-flowerwood.
Hi Sue.
This card is dinky. Ideal for a child when done in different colours.
Evis.
hi sue what a great card,so unsual you would'nt think it was made with a flower die lol xxx
martine xxx
Clever and appropriate as the uk gets handed over the olympic Flame.Already thinking of ways to use this idea on cards and other projects
Liz x
i remember u doing this on c and c and loved it then hugz vicky
Hi Sue
I remember seeing this on C&C and thought it was a fab idea. Love the neutral colours and the bow. Would look lovely in bright colours for a kids birthday too.
As always thank you so much for inspiring us even when you were not well just shows your dedication.
Take care love and hugs Rizwana xx
What a great way to use up bits of papers - it could be scaled down and for a 21st birthday lots and lots of little ones would look amazing. Here we go again, another crafty morning and no housework done. xx
i love this candle card i think it would be suitable for any one
A lark that turned out amazingly well, only you could look at something and come up with this - genious idea! Hope you have a nice weekend. Anne x
Very creative using the inside of flowers for frames, just love how you see so many things in the dies and then bring us your tips.
Hi Sue I saw this on C&C and have made a similar card for my friends little girl on her 3rd birthday. Everybody liked it (I did own up and told them that it was your idea) lol
Hugs x
Thought this was really clever when I saw it on C&C and still do!!
another fab card love it
Hi Sue
What a fun card. Love 3d and interactive cards. You have done a smashing job. A brill way to use up those scraps of long paper you are always left with in your stash. Would never have thought to use the flower as a flame . Great use for it. I use hearts upside down as a flame. hehe. Another hot tip lol.
Wonderful card brill work.
Born again spellbinder
Nadine xxx hug
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Morning Sue
A very clever card, will no doubt be giving this a go
XX Sandra
This card is really dtunning.I love it.
Felicie
Hi Sue i hope you are fully recovered now ? i think this idea would work on a scrap booking page also ? nice idea.Elaine H X
Hi Sue
Great card, a very different way of using a flower die.
Margaret L
Hi Sue
A real fun card and what a fantastic use of the flower petals as flames I am thinking candles on Christmas cards Birthday's for men etc etc love it....
Hugs Annx
i loved this card when i saw it on c&C ,you r so creative sue tat is why i love your blog so much, you inspire me !
hugs lisa x
I dont know about the guys in our lives but I wouldnt mind a card like this its fantastic !
So very inventive - wouldn't this be a great card for a child if done in different, less formal, papers?
Hi Sue
I liked the idea of this card when it was on cc so copied it as i do with my tweaks as it was for my female friend but the candles had to go flat when i posted it though
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat)xoxox
Love the paper candles. Really pretty papers too!!
Such a fun card, it looks really cool, and the colors are great too. Awesome workagain Sue.
Fabulous creation Sue... saw this C&C.. Brillant.. Hugs May x x
Hi Sue,
This is not one of my favourite cards, although well constructed and original, it just doesn't appeal to me, sorry
Elaine J
I loved this card when you showed it on C&C and still love it, looks so 3D with the rolled candles, the choice of colour is great but would also look great in any colour theme. Emma
Hi Sue, this is a brilliant design and would suit anyone, you are a genius! Soooo different but but soooo effective! Hope all is well! Hugs Christine H x
Hello Sue,
Liked this when you did your demo on C&C. yes you are making us think outside the box. I have used your Lattice Accents/Motifs to create a cross for a christening card. So yes I am thinking outside the box!
Best wishes, Bren
Hi Sue,
Love the card, but don't have the flower die.....so plan to use the head of one of the foliage dies instead. I think that will work.
Sonia x
The head of the fern looks good.
BRILLIANT CARD.SUZYD X
Good afternoon, really glad you put this on the blog as it really is fun and creative they are really so many ways to use the dies,. Remember a Die is not just for Christmas sit's for life! Happy crafting!
i love the style!!! fabulous card!!!!!
This is a gorgeous card. I love the flames - such a wonderful way to use the dies.
Nikki x
Hi Sue,
I mst have ago at making this card it's fantastic and a great mans card too.
Carol x
Hi Sue, just dont know how you do it so clever wit the alternate use of dies. Hugs xx
love this card be good for xmas too , what about some cards with the teacup dies
Hi Sue, this is such a great way of using your dies to the full!! Love the muted colours and the whole card..and of course your inspiration..:)..Enjoy your day...xx
Oh my goodness I love this card!! You are SO clever!
I saw this on C&C and loved it and i've actually made it for my uncles birthday and he loved it!!! You inspire me so much to think of other things to do with my dies
Hi Sue. I wish I had half of your imagination. I love the way you make such different ideas from one die. Great card. Karen x
Hi Sue. I wish I had half of your imagination. I love the way you make such different ideas from one die. Great card. Karen x
Great, innovative card, Sue! I would love this as a wall hanging actually. As someone else has commented, it's quite reminiscent of the Olympic torch - very timely!
Very fun... nice job!!!! Happy Friday and greetings from rainy England....
I saw this on C&C and thought then that it was amazing. I love the way you manage to see so mant different ways to use the dies
Vanessay
Saw this on C&C - thought it was good then, but even better in close up!
Soop (Su) x
Hi Sue,
This would make a nice 'age' birthday card for a younger person as well (the number of candles could denote the age)- love the bow.
Best wishes
Beverley W
Hi Sue,
What a great idea.
A very different look and I love it!
Joan B.
Hi Sue,
Loved this card when I saw it on C&C, Would never have thought of them as flames. Your so inspirational, keep the ideas comming!
Best wishes
Caz xxx
Hi Sue,
how are you doing today, feeling stronger I hope?!
This is a fun card, one the grandchildren would love for sure. They would be trying to blow the candles out bless them (they are all under 5).
Hope your mum is well and you are having some lovely weather to cheer you through your recovery (why does that word always make it sound like you were in hospital or at deaths door?..lol) Anyway, you know what I mean. Lots love Linda x
I love the backing paper and the candles look fabulous! I have had a play with my blossoms and made a card in Black and White using only spellbinder dies and M-Bossibilities and the blossom die to make the flowers they looked really effect. I hope you are feeling much better and you mum is well too. Take care Hugs Linda xxxx
Very Inventive ,you have a good eye some of the ideas you come up with are amazing.
Jane xx
This is brilliant Sue, really don't know where you get your ideas from
oh wow!! im sure this took ages to create Sue, fabulous :) ♥
Hi sue, Only you could come up with this one!! Great card though. hugs, Carol S.xx
inspirational Sue!! love the colours lainey x
This card always makes me smile when I see it Sue. Liz S.x
caught this card on c&c
Loved the dictionary background and great use of dies
Vie
x
Hi Sue, Truly unusual card, but great fun. will definitely try this one.
Hi Sue
Hope you are well Iagree with you a great card for the Men in our lives
No 1 Grandsons Birthday Card
Thank you so much for another one of your creative cards you are so talented
Regards
Inagh X
Hi Sue what a bril card don't know how you come up with the designs,suits all ages Fiona xxx
such a genius use of the Aster, great card x
I love the combo of the neutral background and papers for the candles. You certainly see the dies in a lot different "light" than I do. ;-)
Hello Sue,
A really fun card, loved it when I saw it on C&C, agree with other followers very appropriate use of the flames as the Olympic torch arrives in the UK. The dictionary background is very effective and the bow is scrummy. Thank you for your inspiratiion. Have a lovely day with your Mum.
Hugs June xx
Hi Sue
Card is fab - out of your comfort zone - love it.
If I was really interested in the olympics........
Love the card and the idea.....birthday candles.
Fabulous, love it. Great for all ages, male and female.
Hi Sue, Saw this one on C & C and thought it was great. It makes a very good man's card which is an area I always struggle with.
Love Rosemarie xx
Such an unusual way of using the dies
It really works and looks good
Hugs
Sue XXX
Great idea Sue.
I just cut one of my border dies yesterday and discovered that the waste looks like a row of houses! Will use it on a card in the future.
It's good to see something else in the dies.
What a great idea!
What a clever idea! I love it!
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Remembered this one from c&c Sue & thought it was a very clever way of using the aster die toppers for the flames. A great thought from outside the box which worked brilliantly! Like this one as it's very clever & like you say one for the men & fun! Lovely! love karen xx
Great card, for anyone in different colour schemes. Love Linda xxx
Hi Sue you are so clever the flower petal's do really look like flames
so effective& such inspirational.
Hope you are feeling better.
thanks Lynda
A stunning novel card.
Remember admiring this on c&c. Really,impressive. Xx
Wow unusual great card:)
Beautiful work!
Sonia
Excellent!!! Finally it's here...I saw this on C&C and thought when I will be seeing it on the blog and finally, it's here! One of my favourite card, next to the daisies! Thanks for putting it on the blog for another inspiration for all of us. Hope you're a lot better, take care and have a nice day! ^;^ Aggie xxx
Hi Sue,
Lovely card, lots of fun.
Hugs Sue M xx
Hi Sue,
Hope you are well now and enjoying your days at home.
It was funny when I logged into your blog and saw the card tonight, because I have just come home from visiting my sister, as I gave a card to her husband for his birthday tomorrow. It is the same card, I copied your design, but my candles were made from bank notes, which I thought was a fun idea!!
I loved the card on the shows, so thank you for the great inspiration you share with us.
Happy2craft
Hi
What a fabby idea where do you pull them from :) xxx
Kath xx
Loved this card when I saw it on C&C, a fab way to use the dies. Xx
A beautiful card Sue, you are so creative, love the candles. x
Hi Sue,
Hope you are feeling good today.
This is such a fun card and I love the colours. I see it as a great guy's (or gal's) valentine or birthday card - maybe with the sentiment "You light up my life" ? !!
Sue x
How fabulous, love the idea and the colouring. Ive just watched the news and saw the olymic torch ariving, how coincidental, it would look great in red white and blue with uk flag in back ground, Helen O xxx
Great card Sue.
Love the idea of using the petals as flames.
Olympic torch, bonfire night........?
Great way to use the die Suem wouldnt have thought of using it that way..... loved it when I saw in on C&C. How you feeling now? hope you're on the road to recovery x
this makes me think of the Olympic flame,very apt.
Very fun and very different! Great idea!
How right you are, looks just like a flame! You could make Olympic torch cards!!
R/
Such a unique design. Beautiful card! Hugs! xx
This card is great. Hugs,moni
Loved this when I saw it on C&C - such an imaginative use of the dies.
Hugs, Buttons x
Love this. I have made something similiar for my brothers birthday. Would never have thought of the idea myself xx
What a great idea Sue - love that die anyway so a great new idea for using it
Hi Sue, What fun. With Love & Light Theresa. H
Good evening Sue
what a great, fun card! You're so right it's a cracking card for the guys!
I couldn't view this yesterday as I had no internet connection, I was having withdrawal symptoms!!!
Hope all is well with you
Lara xxx
Brilliant idea as always, so effective, you do stretch the imagination with the dies and light my fire (lol) to get crafting! Take care Alison :)
Hi Sue
Very apt at the moment it could be altered slightlty to become the Olympic Torch! Love it.
I found your card on pintrest and I have to tell you I love it! I'm about to make one now lol. Thank you so much for the inspiration
Yvette
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