Morning everyone! I know that it is Sunday morning, but since I will be at sea when this post goes live, I am going to have to skip the comment game drawing this week and do double duty next Sunday. I hope you'll understand and let me slide on this until then! For today's card, I would like to show you a fun card that showcases several different dies. I started by cutting the two smallest dies in the Grand Dahlia set and making a frame. I cut two exactly alike out of light blue card. I wove the dies together so that every other pointed section went either over the top or under the other die. Once finished, they are hooked together and will quite easily stay there. I put some small pieces of mounting foam on the back and attached it to my background which I did in three diagonal pieces. Top and bottom corner were black and white houndstooth paper and the centre strip was an embossed patterned black card. Next I cut a Spectacular Spin to fit inside my woven frame. On top of that I added a Moroccan motif in black. I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with the smaller Moroccan accent piece and inked the centre with Broken China distress ink to balance my blue frame. I wrapped a piece of black silky crush ribbon around the bottom of the card and added a double bow with a fancy button and pearl stick pins as accents. I added some rhinestone swirls in the corner opposite my bow for balance. I finished off my card with Cosmic Shimmer pearl PVA glue dots. The finished size of this card is 6" x 8 1/2" . Did you notice that I slipped in some of my beloved houndstooth? LOL All for now, Sue x
172 comments:
Such a clever use of numerous dies, and yes I did notice your houndstooth paper. I also think this would be spectacular in softer colours too. Loved the bow.
Hi Sue, once again you come up with the goods. I debated about the dahlia dies but now realise I need, no must have, it. Beautiful creation, hope the cruise is going well.
Wilma
Good mixture of black and white with the blue. What a bow!
Good Morning Sue,
Another great card which would also look fab! in paler colours.
Love the Bow!!!
Patricia xx
Good morning Sue I love that paper I wish I could find some. Clever use of different dies and that bow is to die for another fabulous card.
Hugs x
Love the dahlia, one to go on my like one list... gorgeous card and love the papers used too and that bow is just so delicious
Hope the waves are not too choppy and you have your sea legs on too
Lisa
xx
Lovely card ,yes I saw houndstooth ,I have the embossing folder must try letter pressing with this .melanie
Another lovely rendition! Hope you are having a lovely time on the high seas. XXX
I love the card you used so pretty!! I love the way you weave the dalias and I must try it. Hope you have your sea legs by now.
Morning Sue, well you've done it again! Another simply stunning card. Brilliant. I hope you and everyone else are enjoying the cruise. Soniax
Good Morning Sue. Stunning card. Very clever use of mixing the dies. Great colours and fantastic bow. Hope you enjoying your "life on the ocean waves"
another lovely card Sue ,love the use of all the dies
morning sue another fab card and i love hounds tooth paper to suexx
Glorious bow, love the use of all the different dies!
Hi Sue, Love all of the elements in this card; the colours, the frame and the other dies all work so well together. Now I have thought of another nickname for you! Susan Boyle (SuBo)has one great talent and you have another. Your new nickname is SueBow - for reasons which are obvious on this card!!! Hope you're having fun.x
Hi Sue as always another fab card, with lots of fab elements. Your design is lovely. Safe journey.
Annie :)
Morning Sue, your use of several dies is so clever. Yes, love the houndstooth must try and find some. Fantastic bow again!! Hope the cruise is going well! Hugs Christine H x
fabulous card Sue - so pretty x
This is a really bold statement, and I think it's quite a femmine card but without being too girlie.
Jan
Gorgeous card, love the blue against the black.
Clare x
Gorgeous papers Sue,love have you have inter-locked the 2 frames.
Hope your having a great time.
Saw this on C and C and thought it looked great, and I still think so now I have seen it close up. Love the paper and colours of card together, makes a really great card
Its great how can make such dark colours look so bright sue. its yet another stunning card x
Its great how can make such dark colours look so bright sue. its yet another stunning card x
Lovely card again, so nice in black and white, the houndstooth is a perfect background.
Hi Sue, first thing I noticed was your houndstooth! brilliant card, as always. Linda x
Morning Sailor Sue. How's the North Sea not too rough I hope.
I love this card, thought it great when I saw it on C&C. I have the smaller dahlias and I thought might do this this type of thing on a smaller card
Sue xxx
Cant wait to get my new dies and have a go at this one Sue, its gorgeous. (have to wait till my birthday next week). Hope you are having a great time.x
Love the way you weave two grand dahlia dies together - would never have thought of that. Hope you're enjoying the cruise.
Wow gorgous card. love the colours ideal card for Fathers Day on the 17th June. Hope the cruise is going well
Dawny T
'morning Sue, thank goodness for your blog/tutorial every morning,getting withdrawal symptoms again; now that A not on C&C and B you're out of the country again.Great card today; I'm envious of the Crafters on the Cruise Mabex
Hi Sue, Lovely card. I liked the weaved dahlia technique when I saw it on t.v. It's great to have a visual reminder. With Love & Light Theresa.H
Always a fantastic start to my day. Love this one thanks
Happy Sunday Sue
Hope you are having a wonderful time on the high seas.
Beautiful card. Love the colours.
Sue
Beatiful colour match .xxxx
Hi Sue, I'm liking the Grand Dahlia more and more think I may have to give in. Love the pale blue and black. Best wishes, Lesley x
Hello Sue
Hope the weather is smiling on you !
LoveMarg
Love the layered dies and the woven frame is gorgeous. Julia xxxx
Morning Sue,
Hope you are cruising well, weather is horrid here in Kent hope you are faring better.
Lovely card great use of the dies another to go on my need list.
Lydia
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love the houndstooth paper,hope you are enjoying your weekend.
xx
Hi Sue, this is a lovely card. I am a monchrome girl myself, and a splash of colour always makes it stand out. thanks norma
Love the colours combo on this one. Hope the sea is calm.
Hi Sue, lol yes, the first thing I noticed was your beloved houndstooth paper! Super card, loving the colour combo, hope all is well at sea! Carole Z X
Another stunning card. Love the papers and the gorgeous dies. Hope you have a good time on the cruise.
Mags
x
Goodmorning Sue, hope you are enjoying your cruise, love todays card, lovely multi occasion card, I love the light blue with the black, Im quite boring when it comes to colour combinations, I love how you combine them, Helen O xxx
Love the colours on this, there is something about using black and white with a splash of a single colour. Thanks Sue, hope you are enjoying the cruise
Clever use of the dies again Sue. I also loved the way you pronounced dahlia on TV! Sound much more exotic your way.
Clever use of the dies again Sue. I also loved the way you pronounced dahlia on TV! Sound much more exotic your way.
Oh dear, another die to go on the list. Beautiful card Sue. Hope the cruise is going well! Ax
Hi Sue - lovely card again. I love black and white with just a pop of colour (in my case usually lime green or shocking pink!) and this is no exception. Hope you are enjoying the cruise. Kathy x
Absolutely stunning card again Sue. Love the way you have intertwined the two pieces. Will have to try that with some of the other dies and see what works. You have really made me look at my dies in other ways than the obvious ones.
Vicki :)
Great card Sue.
Morning Sue Lovely card again, must try the frame technique you do with the dies. Hope you are all having a good time. Love Jean x
A gorgeous card here again Sue, and I just LOVE that bow here. It is so gorgeous and also how you´ve layered soo many different dies, you are one clever bunny, that´s for sure, and I just love your work.
Have a wonderful trip hun.
Morning Sue Another great card like how you've used differantdie sets love the colours will have to have ago at this one hope the cruise is going well.
Take Care Sue.
Debs xx
Morming Sue, I love the mixture of different dies on this card, they work so well. Hope the cruise is going well.
Love Rosemarie xx
hi sue what a lovely card i car'nt wait till my pick of the week arrives so i can play, mine will not be as good as yours sue but i will try lol xxx
martine xxx
Such a wonderful card Sue, love everything you have donr the colors are stunning, hope the seas have been calm for you, you sure know how to make someone like products that they were not keen on, thanks.
Morning Sue
Hope you having a good time.
love the card and the way you have used other dies and the colours too.
joyce.e
Wow Sue I love this card so much
As it will allow me to use all of my pick of the week dies, which all arrived on Saturday,
I'm having a spellbinding Bank Holiday, I have to admit
I'm getting hooked on the cosmic shimmer PVC glue dots they look stunning, Hope your enjoying the Cruise, be sure to buy some wonderful Dutch cheese in Amsterdam as I know you love cheese,
Lots of Hugs
Shahab x
Good Morning Sue
WOW what a bow!Also as ever clever and not obvious use of varied dies-where do you get all your inspiration from?
love how you have used the dies Sue!! have fun :) lainey x
Morning Sue, another striking card, how do you keep coming up with new ideas? Your cards are just sooooooooooo inspirational, lucky for us!
Wow Sue I love this card so much
As it will allow me to use all of my pick of the week dies, which all arrived on Saturday,
I'm having a spellbinding Bank Holiday, I have to admit
I'm getting hooked on the cosmic shimmer PVA glue dots they look stunning, Hope your enjoying the Cruise, be sure to buy some wonderful Dutch cheese in Amsterdam as I know you love cheese,
Lots of Hugs
Shahab x
Fantastic card. Love how you have used the dies and that marvellous houndstooth paper.
Lovely mixture of black and white I am still working on my bows! They are not up to your standard yet but perhaps one day!
Do hope all is calm and you are having fun, are we are going to see some pictures when you return?
Margaret
love the houndstooth, gorgeous card, hope you are enjoying the cruise x
Hi Sue,
The weaving of the dies for a frame makes this really interesting and so versatile as well. Striking card. Hope you are enjoying yourself.
love from Jackie D
Thanks for showing us how to layer up the different dies.
I'm still a bit scared....just need to play more like you.
YOU CAN'T SNEAK THE HOUNDSTOOTH IN ANYMORE....WE ALL KNOW WHAT YOU'RE LIKE.
Gillian
morning Sue love this card really like the way the blue grand dahlai lift the card with a hint of light blue. hope you are having a grand time on the cruise xx hazel
Great card Sue,
Hi Sue,
What a dramatic card, I love it.
Chris X
Hi Sue
Another beauty I love black and white for cards i find them so versatile
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat)xoxox
Quite dramatic Sue I love it !
This is fabulous, but also good for using a very patterned backing paper as its not all on show so not over the top, the blue just breaks up the black and white which i like. Lovely thank you card to show 'proper' (thats the cornish!!!) appreciation of someone whos helped you out. Emma
another amazing card! and I love the colour combinations :)xxx
another lovely card, I must get that die set.
Hi Sue. Yes I noticed you used one of your favourite papers..:) Love this card of course!!..I don't think I've ever seen one of your cards I haven't liked..I have loved the different varieties you have made..keep them coming!..have a great day..enjoy the cruise..xxx
Fabulous card Sue, Very striking love that die... O dear another one on the wish list!!! Hugs May x x x
Hi Sue...yet another lovely card . I really like the way you use your dies...so so original.
Hope the cruise going well.
As always Sue gorgeous card, love the dahlia haven't got but now must have
Such a great mixture of dies to produce yet another wonderful card.
love dies check
Hi Sue, this card is fabulous,the mixture of colours and patterns go well together. Hugs Joan
That houndstooth paper is terrific, as is the entire card.
Hi Sue
This is where your brain works better than mine. You just go ahead and use lots of dies and put them all together. Me I decide which die to use and go with that one.
So pleased that you share with us as it is a chance for my brain to grow. Thank you
Ria
Hi Sue, Hope you are having a good time. The first thing I noticed was the houndstooth! It reminds me of a mini skirt I wore to a school disco when I was 15! My school was a Catholic Convent, so it was very naughty to wear such clothing Lol!!
Love the card though. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Hi Sue
Another stunning card love the houndstooth paper and the clever use of the dahlia dies yet another set calling to me. Do hope you are enjoying the cruise
Hi Sue, thanks for another lovely card. I would never have thought of weaving two dahlia's together. What a brilliant idea, hope the cruise is going well. thank you for yet another inspiring card.
Love Tres XXX
love it the houndstooth stands out but i wudnt of thort of putting the blue wiv it but i love it hope u enjoying the cruise tc x
Hello Sue, Spotted your beloved houndstooth immediately lol, this is a stunning card and you have shown again how versatile the dies are, will be playing with my dahlia dies later. Love the colour combo and the bow, I am still practicing to get mine looking as good as yours. Hope you and everyone are enjoying the cruise and the weather is being kind to you.
Hugs June xx
Hi Sue,
Another clever card, the houndstooth is useful. Hope you are enjoying the cruise and not feeling seasick. Lol Ann
Hi Sue,
I love the way you use the Grand Dahlia dies and weave them together, so pretty another great card.
Joan B.
Another great card Sue - love the way you have used all those dies on one card.
Good afternoon Sue
I love this card, very stylish. I love the houndstooth paper and the use of the different dies. Love the bow, pins and your fancy buttons, you seem to have a great button box!
You always have the appropriate button to finish off your masterpiece!!
Lara xx
As always I am impressed with your use of colour, - its a talent!
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x
I must try weaving dies when I have more time. I do like the colours in this card.
Lovely card - hope you're enjoying the cruise.
Another lovely card Sue.Beautiful creation.
Felicie
Lovely card Sue, the Houdstooth appeals to my Scottish roots, I love this card!!! Hope your cruise is going well. Hugs Liz C X
Love the way you have linked the two grand dahlia dies together I'm off to have a look at my dies now to see if I can do that with any more. Love Linda xxx
Hi Sue,
Hope you having a great time at sea. Another great card for us all to see. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas.
Best wishes
Beverley W
Hi Sue another fab card and ideas thanks
Smiles
Ita
loving the turquise
Hi Sue
Hope you are enjoying your cruise,
Another beautiful card, looks like the dahlia dies are a must.
Margaret L
Hi Sue
Hope you are enjoying your cruise,
Another beautiful card, looks like the dahlia dies are a must.
Margaret L
Hi Sue,
Love the card especially the woven frame from the grand dahlia set.
Hope life on the waves is going well and that the weather is better than here.
Have a great day
Caz xxx
This is so pretty Sue. I love this interwoven dahlia frame - very neat. The two corners of houndstooth paper are just enough to create a difference as well. Hope the high seas aren't too rough Sue! Back on dry land soon!
Hugs Sue Pass xx
ps Thanks for putting the size of the card on there - brilliant.
Hi Sue
Love everything about this card, hope all is well at sea
Love Tina x
Hello Sue, Another great card love the colours and that bow is a real WOW. Bren
Afternoon Sue. Love the card but not the colours (black is not for me) but it would look great in another colourway.
Evis.
Hi Sue,
What a lovely effect using these dies. I will have to give it a go. Hope the sea is not too rough and that you have a great time.If it is half as good as Hayling Island wee end you will have a blast.
Love Chris
Beautiful card I love the colours
Love the Houndstooth design paper, you do like using it! Great card usual! Thanks for sharing, have a great time on the craft cruise!
Hi Sue
Love the card and the use of all these wonderful dies. Oh Sue every die I see seems to be on my wish list now especially when I seen what you could do with them. You really do bring them to life and the colours well as always just stunning. Hope your having a wonderful time on the cruise. Love and Hugs Rizwana xx
Lovely card again. Hope the cruise is going well,
Carolyn B
Love the paper and the blue looks great with greyish tones.
lovely card I love the way you mix up the die shapes to make different shapes angxxx
Yet another outstanding work of art! I am getting addicted to your page each day to view the next wonderful offering. Keep the fantastic work coming, Sue.
Wow Sue the blue just pops out lovely colours as always, thanks for sharing Liz S.x
I rarely use black and white in my designs but by adding the blue it really lifts the card. Will definitely give this one a try. (Any excuse to buy more dies!) Love the big bow too. Luv, Chris
great card, love the idea of the diagonal for the papers, great way to use up strips of paper
Vanessa
I'm really becoming a fan of the Dahlia die and, of course, love the houndstooth paper. It was nice to see one of your pretty bows in use, too. Love those!!
Beautiful card and the dahlia die is so versatile. Soooooooooo love your bows.
Gay x
Hi Sue, another stunning card. I love the colours and the use of different dies. Guess the dahlia die will be added to my wish list.
Hugs
Christine xx
spotted the houndstooth straight away!! good colours-again; and love how you've combined the dies-again.
best wishes.xx
I love this card, with the suttle hint of blue to break up the black
Hi Sue, great card, love the bow, & where do you get all your fancy buttons ? take care vanessa. xx
Love the houdstooth (or dogtooth).... like the colour combo too... hope the cruise is going great x
Hi Sue, Another great card.
I liked Carol S's comment about the Houndstooth! I can remember houndstooth pencil skirts being popular. They only cost 19/11 in old money but my Mum still wouldn't let me have one! Was in my 20's by the time minis arrived and my favourite outfit was a white polo neck sweater with a red tartan mini. I still have the mini in the back of my wardrobe - but not the 22" waist that went with it unfortunately!!
Hope the cruise is going well.
Sue x
Hi Sue another gorgeous card, loved the grand dahlia dies and wished I had got them, hopefully they will be back soon and this time I won't hesitate x
Gorgeous, I love the backing paper! xx
Wow! Another stunner Sue! I love the colours and the bow!
Thank You....
Barney Bear
Love the colours on this Sue. I've only got a cuttlebug at the moment so can't use the big dies. I so wish I'd brought the bigger machine now for a lot of reasons (the Mbossibility folders won't go through sideways so can't lengthen the pattern either). Will have to start saving but how can when you keep bringing all these lovely dies out! Have a great time. Teresa (Nottingham) xxx
Hi Sue
I love so much your card. Gorgeous card
Have a great week
Very effective - love the interwoven dahlia die frames - great idea!
Soop (Su )
WOW what a beauty this one is Sue.Love your style of cards everytime. Michelle.
Hi Sue, the houndstooth reminded me when I was a mod in the late 70s/early 80's when I had a skirt made down carnaby street. Sue Parish made me laugh...Sue P, sadly I no longer have the skirt and certainly wouldn't be able to get into it today! Still a mod at heart! Hope your enjoying the cruise. x
Looks as though you could start another fashion trend, as everyone seems to be remembering their mini skirts, they say if you wait long enough fashion will come around time and again. Today's card is very fashionable and trendy your creations are bang on trend!
Fabulous card Sue,have the small Dahlia dies and have never used them so now will have to get the larger ones!!!
Gorgeous card Sue. I love the Dahlia Frames woven together and the colours together are fantastic.
Hope you're having a fantastic time on the cruise.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Sue I love this card, after seeing multiple samples now using the grand Dahlia that's my next set to get. thanks for so much inspiration x
Think I may have to invest in the Dahlia dies. Love the colours of this card and just wish I coud have a whole week to play with al my new dies and try out some of your ideas.x
Hi, a super card , love the dies, and the bow is lovely. All the best Sheila. x
Good Evening Sue
I really love the way you have used the Dahlia dies. also saw you doing this on C&C.I would never of thought on doing this.Without you my dies would just be dies but seeing you demonstrate with the dies it shows us what really can be done.Hope you are well and not working to hard on the Cruise.Take care Hazelxx
Very pretty, as are all your cards.
Jules001
Hi Sue,
Hope you have been having fun on the high seas.
Todays card is lovely and the dogstooth paper adds lovely dimension to the card. Beautiful colour combo too.
Hugs Linda x
wow another stunner,i really am going to have to try tying your bows they are an assett to your creations
Another beautiful card Sue! I love your designs and color chosen.
~Luanne
Of course, we noticed the houdstooth! Fabulous card, love the interlocking dahlia dies. Just when I thought the wish/need list was "done"! HA as if that's EVER going to happen.
R/
beautiful card as always :) love the colour combo...
Like the design and love black and white, not sure about the shade of blue though with it. Might like it more with a different colour, I suppose I'm not really a blue sort of person! Alison :)
I just love the Grand Dahlia dies it can be used so many ways, must have a go at this one too xx
Hi Sue, Love this design, must have a go at the woven frame idea.
Edwina
Another beautiful card
Would love to try different colour combinations with it
Hugs
Sue XXX
LOVELY CARD SUE
Thank you for such a lovely example, I love the way this die lends itself to weaving!
Yes i noticed the houndstooth, hehe and the bow is fab . well done Sue
Lovely card. Love the black and white with dash of colour, works so well. xx
Lovely card. Love the black and white with dash of colour, works so well. xx
Lovely Card
Jane xx
i love the way you use colour its beautiful very refreshing :-)
debbie x
Hi Sue,
What a pretty card. I love the idea of weaving various die cuts and find that lots of the nesties will work.
Sonia x
super!! fab card Sue, hope you are having fun on the cruise :) xxx
This card is lovely Sue. Love the black/white & touch of blue & the houndstooth paper really gives it an "oooooo!" Hope you're okay & enjoying the cruise. No doubt making a lot of people happy! Take care x love karen xx
This card is lovely Sue. Love the black/white & touch of blue & the houndstooth paper really gives it an "oooooo!" Hope you're okay & enjoying the cruise. No doubt making a lot of people happy! Take care x love karen xx
love this one sue x
Love the houndstooth. Gorgeous card xx
Hi Sue.
LOve this card going to try it when I get chance busy wallpapering at moment. Love these colours too.
Nancyd x
Hi Sue been away couple of nights and couldn't get Internet so catch up time, hope your having a good time like we did, too much food, wine and champagne well just as well am only 50 once lol Well lovely card got dogtooth embossing folder from Sams site and love it live the bow too, onto next card hugs Fiona xxxx
Love the interwoven dahlia. Wasn't sure about this die, now going to get it. Thanks.xxx
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