, Morning all! A simple cream and deep aqua card for today's post. The background was embossed with the Valor embossibility folder, utilising the technique to lengthen my background seamlessly. I wrapped a piece of aqua silky crush ribbon around the left edge and taped the ends to the back of the card. No bow today (although it easily could have been added), I decided to use a piece of natural twine to tie around my ribbon at the bottom for a simpler look. I cut a smaller piece, about 4" x 4" and pierced the edge as a frame for another piece of milk coloured card. I mounted them in a diamond orientation. Using dark aqua card, I cut a frame using two sizes of the labels 24 dies. Using an open So Trendy embossibility folder, I placed the frame on top while still in the die. Leaving the folder open, I placed my tan mat on top and added a few pieces of card as a shim and then the raspberry plate, I ran it through the machine to emboss my frame. I inked it with a bit of distress ink (forest moss, I think) to bring out the embossing. I added some matching pearl Nestabling to frame it. I stamped my sentiment and inked the edges lightly with Broken China distress ink and mounted it behind my frame using some foam pieces. I added my frame to the centre of my card, but offset in a square orientation this time. One Spiral flower 3 was rolled and added to the top corner as an accent and the entire edge of the back matting was pierced to complete the card. All for now, Sue xFriday 8 June 2012
Cream And Aqua Card
, Morning all! A simple cream and deep aqua card for today's post. The background was embossed with the Valor embossibility folder, utilising the technique to lengthen my background seamlessly. I wrapped a piece of aqua silky crush ribbon around the left edge and taped the ends to the back of the card. No bow today (although it easily could have been added), I decided to use a piece of natural twine to tie around my ribbon at the bottom for a simpler look. I cut a smaller piece, about 4" x 4" and pierced the edge as a frame for another piece of milk coloured card. I mounted them in a diamond orientation. Using dark aqua card, I cut a frame using two sizes of the labels 24 dies. Using an open So Trendy embossibility folder, I placed the frame on top while still in the die. Leaving the folder open, I placed my tan mat on top and added a few pieces of card as a shim and then the raspberry plate, I ran it through the machine to emboss my frame. I inked it with a bit of distress ink (forest moss, I think) to bring out the embossing. I added some matching pearl Nestabling to frame it. I stamped my sentiment and inked the edges lightly with Broken China distress ink and mounted it behind my frame using some foam pieces. I added my frame to the centre of my card, but offset in a square orientation this time. One Spiral flower 3 was rolled and added to the top corner as an accent and the entire edge of the back matting was pierced to complete the card. All for now, Sue x
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Another different card Sue, where do all these ideas come from? Love it and what a difference using twine instead of ribbon, makes it usable for a man.x
This is a lovely card, striking in the contrast colours. I think I would have added the bow but thats because I love your bows Sue.
A truely elegant card.
Hi Sue what no bow ha ha ha but you slipped in a piece of twine. Good mixed colours where oh where do you get your ideas love them all.
Wilma
Hi sue wow you have out done yourself this card certainly has that wow factor
It's the colour texture I love it
Take care
Jayne
Love this card. I am amazed at your creative mind. Wow factor as stated above is correct.
I adore the textured centre to this one Sue. Hugs, Buttons x
Beautiful card Sue. Love what you have done with the ribbon.
Sue
ooh lala this is not a simple card, sue!! this is stunning!!! my goodness!! soo beautiful... love the texture and green color...
Another winner sue and one that could be used for a man i think.Keep them coming,take care.x
lovely card Sue and like the use of twine instead of ribbon
Hi Sue, a lovely card, just shows not everything needs to be placed square. Bx
stunning card today as always i love the colour combo sue xxxx
H Sue, another fantastic card! I like the effect of the twine it makes it ideal to use for a mans card and with fathers day coming up it would be perfect, for should I say, "the more mature Dad". Best wishes, Lesley x
Hi Sue,
Another great card, love what you did with the ribbon and twine.
Chris X
Morning, what a stiking card and so suitable for males as well - the combination of textures is brilliant for a female change out the twine and add a Sue bow.
Love the colours.
A very elegant and sophisticated card.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Love the idea of using twine, makes a very differnt finish to the card. Lovely
Good Morning Sue,
Yet again, a lovely card, everything there, bow, flower and bling, but in a simpler form, lovely.
Have a great day everyone.
Happy2craft
Hi sue, what a stunning card, I love the simplicity of the colour scheme, but what a great idea about the frame, (I never think about making frames)and the different layers to the card. You have such great ideas.
thanks, lv norma
Well matched colours and a good sentiment. Love the framed effect. Stunning Sue!
Hello Sue
That's such a pretty card..I love the paper piercing that you do,
the frames are always different but add to the whole design.
Love it and the colours !
LoveMarg
what a beautiful card Sue and although i didn't leave a comment yesterday i have just had a look and yet again another stunner ... but then again i don't think you have done a card i don't like xx gail
Lovely Sue, looks stunning. Must try the open embossing through a die. The result has the WOW for me
xxSue xx
Beautiful card, fab ribbon. Hugs,moni
Hi Sue, This card looks fantastic, what a lovely combination, will try the embossing on the label too. Many thanks for the inspiration. Yvonne xx
Good Morning Sue,
It's Windy and Raining in London right now, so what better way to brighten up my day than to see this lovely Card, it's a Classic card, just love how it all comes together the colours are soothing happy to say I have all the dies used so am looking forward to adding this card to my project,
Thank you for sharing
Sending you Hugs from Windy Rainy London..........
Shahab xx
Another really fabulous creation here again Sue, and I just LOVE the colors on this one too. So elegant and beautiful. Stunning work as always hun.
Hi Sue,
another stunning card. Love the idea of the open embossing folder. Just finished cutting 88 small butterflies for my granddaughter's order of service. Like me she likes butterflies this is the second time I've cut out 88 as they went on her invites too. Have a great crafty day everyone.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Good Morning Sue,
I like, I really like this one, no "bow" but it is still beautiful.
Where do you manage to get ALL these wonderful ideas.
Keep them coming
Have a Great Day
Patricia
Gorgeous, very elegant too. xxx
Hi Sue
Another stunning card, when do you have time to sleep with all the ideas you come up with, have a great day.
Love Tina x x
Hi Sue,
Another stunner love the colours
can't wait to see you on c&c again
have missed you, the other girls
are good but they don't have you'r
joy d vivre.
Nancyd xx
Good Morning Sue, Such a pretty card, you have such wonderful ideas. My favourite colours but no bow! I miss one.
Beautiful card.
This is a real winner Sue! So much detail going on, but still understated. Love the finished card.
Another gorgeous card, thank you for all the great ideas.
Hi Sue really love this card ,it is stunning.dont no were you get your inspiration from .
Marion
Morning Sue
Another beautiful card, love the way you have used the ribbon and also the way you make the frames. Love Jean x
Another stunning card, and thanks for the tip about embossing the frame with an open folder - very useful!
Hi Sue, Thanks for the tip on using an open embossibility folder on top of the die, I didn't know you could do this. Lovely card and colours
Alison :)
Hello Sue,
This card really has the wow factor
love the colour it does not need a bow it works so well with the ribbon and twine.
Have a good day, Bren
morning Sue
Yet another beautiful card to make me smile on a very wet and cold Friday morning.
Thank you
Janet x
Good morning Sue
What a classy card it is beautiful. Yet more inspiration you are brilliant, a real treasure.
Enjoy your day in the sunshine it is raining over here, so this means no gardening but plenty of crafting!
Margaret
Morning Sue beautiful card, you must be in your green mode at the moment and i love it. i love green and this card does it for me with the ribbon and a flower too xx hazel
Another beautiful, elegant card x
I just love these colours Sue.
A beautiful and elegant card
xx Sandra
They just get more elegant as the week goes on, looking forward to seeing tomorrows card now.
Wonderful colours and I really love the idea of using twine instead of a bow - sometimes you just need a flatter card and this fits the bill perfectly!
Really nice card. I like the twine but i like the bows too!! Love the simplicity of this card. Love the green but hey green is my favourite colour! And another card for me to try. Soniax
Yes a different style again Sue , and the colours are great as well, well done you . Elaine H X
Hi Sue,
Super card love it all.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X
Gorgeous card, love the colours and flower.
Clare x
Hi Sue,
Just love it.
Beverley W
Hi Sue wow very elegant another man card Lynda x
Gorgeous card. Labels 24 looks completely different mounted this way. Love, Julia xxxx
What a lovely card - where do you get your inspiration from - it certainly has the wow factor.
Morning Sue, Another gorgeous card today. Beautiful colourways, the milk card combined with the aqua go beautifully together. I would have preferred a bow, because I love your bows, but the twine really works. It just proves that all you need to make an elegant, beautiful card, is cardstock, dies and ribbon, perhaps a bit of bling and hey presto - fantastic card. lots of love, Patricia Howarth xx
Another fantastic card, love the colours and the use of the ribbon and twine. You just amaze me on how you come up with all your wonderful ideas. Cant wait to have a go at this one over the weekend, seeing as most of it is going to be wet and windy here in the uk.
What a lovely card - where do you get your inspiration from - it certainly has the wow factor.
Hi Sue wow this is lovely and the colours are great.
I have done this embossing and was very pleased with the results.
joyce.e
You have done it again with another inspiring card and loving the green so keep up the good work x
Hang on Sue, a card from you with no bow, have you had a knock to the head?!
It is very pretty and that flower is just perfect here. Colour scheme is wonderful and the second green card of the week!
Going to copy this design sometime for sure.
Crafting hugs
Ness
This is super. Love the die turned like that and the twine, much more masculine than a frilly bow and the sentiment. Another one for the inspiration box. xx
How beautiful I love this one Sue got a few cards to make this weekend will be having a go at this one.
Jane xx
Morning Sue
this is beautiful now I need the labels 24!!! I love everything about it
Sue xxx
Love the green and white on this card. The string just finishes it off nicely.
Carolyn B
Hi Sue,
What an elegant card and what a difference moving the shape around with the extra layer of matting. Really nice
love from Jackie D
Lovely card today, different type of layout, where do you keep getting all your ideas from....hugs xx
This is lovely...very fresh and classy.
xx
Hi Sue
Simply stunning thats all i have to say lol! :o)
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat)xox
Hi Sue
I cut one of the embossing folders doing this trick. I am a bit shy of doing it again. lol.
Another smashing card and didnt miss the bow till u said. I see you have got to grips with the flower. I am still getting trianglar ones. Must have a night making flowers and concur it.
10 out of 10 card for me.
born again spellbinder
Nadine xxx hug
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Hi Sue
Beautiful simple classic card lovin the colours you have used.
Hugs Annx
very classy Sue.
Sometimes simple is best and it certainly works on this lovely card. A x
Hi Sue, Gorgeous card and such a rich beautiful colour, quite lovely. Linda x
I love the embossing folder......shopping time LOL
It amazes me how you make such a beautiful card from just a few bits of card/paper and some die cuts. The intricate shapes and dimension are stunning. Your cards truly inspire me to play with my die cuts more, truly does.
Thank you Sue for showing me with some simple techniques how to make some stunning cards xx
Sue
What a beautiful card today, the colour contrast is perfect.
I really don't know where you manage to keep getting inspiration for all these different cards.Beautiful as always.
Hi Sue, I really must have a go at embossing with paper in a die. Such a rich look to this card with the ribbon colour. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Hi Sue,
Wow! Another really beautiful card - I really don't know how you do it. You are one very talented lady. Thank you for the advice you sent yesterday.
This is lovely, a very elegant card.
Hi Sue, Love the teal and milk ,must try this design. Another lovely card
Morning Sue
Yet another lovely card. Would love to have just a fraction of your ideas. Thank you for all the wonderful inspiration
A very different card, but I really like it!
hugs Sarah x
love this style of card white with one contrast colour its beautiful Laura O
hi sue
This is a fab card love the contrasting colours.also like the valor e/folder you have used for the background.the aqua and cream die and flower look stunning together.will have a go at this one useing another die as I don't have this one. don't know why my blogs are not showing up on the blog site hope this one does.
love carol xxx
Hi Sue
A stricking elegant card, lovely colours.
Margaret L
There is something so crisp about this card, the embossing and the piercing. I like the way the shapes are positioned and, of course, the colour combination - just lovely. Anne x
A lovely card Sue.
Another lovely card, cute flower!
Dawn x
hi sue wow what a beautful card i think the green and cream go really well together xxx
martine xxx
Another Fabulous card Sue! I love the aqua and and the cream together. Have a lovely weekend!
Sarah x
it may be simple but i love it,the bakers twine looks very effective
Fantastic - as usual!! Can I please ask what you use to pierce the edges of your cards? I have bought a TH Ide-ology ruler with the holes in but my pokey tool doesn't go far enough into the hole to make an impression - my very fine parchment tool goes through but the hole is so fine you can hardly see it!! Any help would be appreciated - thanks Birdie (aka Denyse) xx
Fantastic - as usual!! Can I please ask what you use to pierce the edges of your cards? I have bought a TH Ide-ology ruler with the holes in but my pokey tool doesn't go far enough into the hole to make an impression - my very fine parchment tool goes through but the hole is so fine you can hardly see it!! Any help would be appreciated - thanks Birdie (aka Denyse) xx
Ooh gorgeous as usual Sue. Both today's and yesterday. Really love the cream and aqua of today's card.
Love
Gay x
Hi Sue. Great card. I love the colours & layout (twisting the square & piercing the two layers). With Love & Light Theresa.H
Lovin' the colour combo!
Morning Sue
What a lovley card, clean and simple but sooooo stylish,
Take care
Jane:-)x
Good morning Sue another fabulous card to brighten up a very wet and windy day. When making your flowers do you use 1 or 2 strips? Mine never look like yours and look awful.
Hugs x
Sue really like this card very pretty Laura O
Hi Sue, Love this card. Love the colours and the way you've used the twine...Makes a change from a bow, but still a fab card!! Enjoy your day...xx
I'm always looking for men's card and this one, minus the flower, would be ideal. a really lovely card.
This is a really pretty card Sue, I love it. Thanks as always for your great ideas and for sharing. xxx
Morning Sue what a different card I love the colours it is so elegant looking forward to seeing a sneaky peek of the new dies you bringing us on C&C.
Take care
Debs xx
so lovely Sue - your variations are wonderful on all your cards
Phil D
I like this card a lot Sue! Very elegant!
Morning Sue, I really love this card, and the twine makes a change from ribbon. I don't know how you keep getting the ideas, but I'm glad you do, thanks.
Hugs Sue M xx
yet again a stunning card Sue, simple and elegant x
Another lovely card Sue.
how beautiful is this. wow Jan x
Hi Sue - I am just amazed at how you manage to come up with something different for your blog!! I love these colours and really like the use of the twine instead of a ribbon bow. Very rustic!
A very very pretty 'ensemble' of a design.
Hugs Sue Pass xx
Another Beauty
Jean x
SUE LOVE THIS CARD. THE COLOURS ARE LOVELY
Another stunning card Sue, love the flower and the colours
Nothing simple about this Sue, it looks stunning! I also love the idea of tying twine around the ribbon. Emma
Hi Sue,
Wow what a beautiful card,I love the design and colours too.
Carol x
simply superb Sue
This is the same flower that you made for me at Ally Pally - it has pride of place on my worktable
hope to see you again in October
Vie
x
Good afternoon Sue
Wow, I was so taken with the overall look of this card that I didn't realise there was NO bow until I read your instructions!
It looks great - the texture and colour etc works so well together!
Thank you for another fab card!
Have a great day!
Lara xxx
Hello Sue, Beautiful card, love the colour combo. Did not realise it did not have a bow until you mentioned it, great idea using twine.
Made a wedding card yesterday and had a go at piercing, was pleased with the result. the wedding is tomorrow, hope the weather improves.
Have a lovely weekend.
Hugs, June xx
I love this! The colours, the layout...everything.
Hi Sue, another card that is singing to me, its beautiful! Love the way you have used labels 24 to make the frame. From a very wet and windy Somerset, hugs Christine H x
I like the way you put so much into your cards, and everything works well together. This is a great example, and the colour is gorgeous.
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x
I like the way you put so much into your cards, and everything works well together. This is a great example, and the colour is gorgeous.
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x
Hi sue another fab. card and i just love the colours it sings to me
Smiles
Ita
fab color ,dies fab cARD, WAITING FOR YOUR SHOWS EAGERLY cheer everyone up "!"!
what a beautiful card Sue am loving the colours so striking. The flower looks fab also.
Sue B
Very elegant
Another great card. How do you get your paper piercing lined up so accurately is there a secret to it?
Thanks once again
Grimsby Chris
Hi Sue. This is a fab card!! I am probably biased because I love green so much!! The flower is great and I love the green ribbon. If I was making it I would probably have put a bow on it!! Another clever idea of yours to matt and layer at different angles and paper pierce the smaller layer too. It just brings the whole card together. Wonderful!! love Tres x x x
Hi Sue,
Fabulous card, love the colours, another stunner. Lol Ann
I love these colours together and the use of the twine instead of the usual big bow.
BEAUTIFUL!!!
wow love this card nice shade of green i really hope you bring a pack of coloured card next time your on c&c for all of us who dont have access to local craft shops!! there are some draw backs to living in central london!! love lesley xx
Very nice card! I really like the embossing on the background. You did some extra paper piercing on this card.
Fabulous card, like the mix of textures and the colours
Hi Sue. Wow. Really stunning.3362Jan.
Hi Sue, Love, love, love this card.The colours and the combination are classy and that includes the twine! Thank you for the inspiration, dont know how you keep doing it--- but please do!!
Best wishes, Carolyn H,x
Hi Sue, Another stunning card, how do you keep coming up with ideas. I echo the request for a coloured pack of your card, to include teal of course.
Love Rosemarie xx
Oh wow! such a fantastic card, and very clever use of the twine x
wow sue this card is fabulous and i just love the colours hun xx
Real classy card in those colours
Hi Sue,
Beautiful card and so gorgeously laid out. The colours are lovely and the deep aqua (looks teal on my laptop) seems to have made the milky card a tone of green and its lovely.
I have been to Baby Lee and Ruby's funeral, it's been a hard one to cope with today. Hope you are well.
Hugs Linda x
Woooooo hoo! This is GORGEOUS! So classy & love the deep aqua! WOW! You were right about the bow Sue, it looks lovely & simple with the just the twine. Absolutely beautiful! xx Love Karen xx
Hi sue,
Love todays card and really like the use of the twine bow instead of ribbon, so refreshing and different.
Have a greatday
Caz.
Stunning card the colours
Gorgeous card Sue... as always beautiful colour combo.. love your bows! very elegant card.. Hugs May x x x
Love this card Sue, and I really like the crushed ribbon it's beautiful. Love Linda xxx
Love the aqua card - a very striking card.
lilygee xx
A very striking card Sue, with a lovely colour combination!
more green tones, fabulous!!
Evening Sue, what a really beautiful card. I love the use of all the dies and the colours are gorgeous, Carole Z X
Beautiful card, lovely colours.
You had me at "Cream and Aqua Card," then it just kept getting better. That is gorgeous ribbon. I rather like it with the twine. I do love your bows, but I think a bow would have covered up too much of the beautiful card.
Lovely card Sue, all the different shapes used together are fab and the colours are stunning too! Thanks for sharing Liz S.x
Try the tim Holtz pokey tool or tonic studios same One as x cut too. I use a plain pokey tool I got for paper pricking. hth
I think sue uses tim Holtz ruler with holes in and tapes down the edge to stop it moving around remember sue telling us on a past post hun hth y
well i love this and its aqua :-)
debbie x
Love todays card and how you've made a wider frame with the dies x
gorgeous !! very classy Sue :) ♥
Beautiful card and beautiful colors!
Love this card Sue.Teal is one of my most favourite colours. Love this effect but only got a cuttlebug at the moment so will have to see if I can emboss in the dies as you have.It also means I can't extend the pattern as it only cuts A5. Will have to invest in a Grand Calibur one day. Keep 'em coming Sue. Love Teresa (Nottingham) xx
This is gorgeous! I am so loving the flower and the twine looks fab too.
Hugs
Linda xxx
Gorgeous card Sue. I love the colours, they go so well together. I love the layout and the idea of using twine to tie around your ribbon.
Hope you are keeping well.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
beautiful card, thank you for sharing!
Hi Sue, Another really lovely card. I'm pleased with the way yesterday's turned out, will have to try this one next. I just need some Nesta-bling for it.
Hope you have a great weekend,
Sue x
So tell me Sue, what is 'simple' about this card? Elegant, check, balanced, check, detailed, check, professional, check, simple - I don't think so. Maybe you've just gotten so good you can create masterpieces in the time it takes us mere mortals to pick the colours and the card!! Loving this (can you tell?) hugs, Buttons x
Another wonderful creation set off beautifully by the Nestabling pearls ... it's a shame the flower is green though Sue!!!!!! Well you did get away with the green striped ribbon the other day! hee hee! Sue x
Hi Sue,
Labels 24 and the spiral flower 3 are both on my wish list so no surprise that I like this card! Nestabling that's another item for the wish list - it just gets longer and longer!
Joan B.
BEAUTIFUL CARD,LOVE THE USE OF THE TWINE TO ADD ANOTHER TEXTURE.
SUZYD X
Hi Sue! Love this card and the color choice. I like the twine as sometimes a big bow can be bulky, postage here has risen again, so need a few flat card ideas please. Have a nice day. Deborah x
Hi Sue,
Another fabulous card.
Love and light.
Suz x
Oh my! I want that card!!!
hugs Sarah x
Hi Sue,
Oh wow!! i love teal its my fav green shade, and this card is absolutely stunning, you never fail to amaze me at how much inspiration you give us, wish i had half of your imagination!! Hugs, Vick xxx
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Loving that flower Sue, so stylish..... its a beautiful card with lovely colours..... I wish I had your imagination with cards, mine all use the same recipie.....
Simple it may be... but stunning as ever! Love the sentiment you've used too.
Su (Soop) x
Great card love the colour
Maggie x
And the ideas they keep on a coming....... another great card Sue. Looking forward to seeing you on C & C next week.
regards
lorraine
xxx
Hi Sue
I am very much a green person so green with any other colour works for me.
This may be a simple card but it looks expensive.
Ria
What a beautiful and elegant card, cheers Linda
Hi Sue,once again another stunning,elegant card,love it the aqua is lovely,love everything about it.Thanks for sharing your fantastic inspiration.Take care god bless.xxx
Philomena (Mena)xx
Very Elegant Sue, love the layout and colours Helen O xxx
just joined your blog Sue after seeing you a few times on C&C love all you cards and wish I was as clever as you.
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