Hello everyone! An easy black and white card for today. I love the way that detailed dies look when simply embossed into plain card. I had to have a go at it with the Vintage Lace collection. First off, I stamped my sentiment in the lower corner of the card. I placed the two largest dies in the Vintage Lace set across the card and taped them into place and cut apertures. I set the largest die cut aside for another card and used the smaller one in the larger opening. I cut one more of that size to layer them up for a more lacy look. I cut three of the smallest round shape in the set, two to be used in the smaller opening on the card and the other one to layer up in the centre of the larger opening. I added a couple of flatback pearls to the centres for accents. I used the dies again to simply emboss the card this time. I taped the largest one in place over the sentiment. I used the other two in the top area on the card. Before embossing, I did place a piece of copy paper over my card before taping my dies in place, though as this helps to keep the dies from cutting through the card in places. Once the top was finished, I mounted it over a piece of black and white decorative card. I added a black mat that I pierced and one thin mat of white for contrast before my final black mat. Sorry no place for a bow on this one, but still a fun card to make. Hope you like it. All for now, Sue x
Hello everyone! An easy black and white card for today. I love the way that detailed dies look when simply embossed into plain card. I had to have a go at it with the Vintage Lace collection. First off, I stamped my sentiment in the lower corner of the card. I placed the two largest dies in the Vintage Lace set across the card and taped them into place and cut apertures. I set the largest die cut aside for another card and used the smaller one in the larger opening. I cut one more of that size to layer them up for a more lacy look. I cut three of the smallest round shape in the set, two to be used in the smaller opening on the card and the other one to layer up in the centre of the larger opening. I added a couple of flatback pearls to the centres for accents. I used the dies again to simply emboss the card this time. I taped the largest one in place over the sentiment. I used the other two in the top area on the card. Before embossing, I did place a piece of copy paper over my card before taping my dies in place, though as this helps to keep the dies from cutting through the card in places. Once the top was finished, I mounted it over a piece of black and white decorative card. I added a black mat that I pierced and one thin mat of white for contrast before my final black mat. Sorry no place for a bow on this one, but still a fun card to make. Hope you like it. All for now, Sue x
151 comments:
Hi Sue as usual you deliver the goods. Wonderful card love the embossing and of course you can change the colours from black and white which is so classy to anything you like.
Wilma
Well Sue another different card and how lovely to see that embossing. Too often we forget that these dies are so versatile. Thanks for reminding us.x
Morning Sue, very effective card and would work in many colour combinations and for those who like less of a bling effect great!
Woe The designer of these does must be so proud. They are beautiful. You can't find them yet in the US but they are back on create and craft so I ordered the accents for a second time. Love these. You are the best.
Hi Sue,
lovely card. Great idea we tend to forget to just emboss with the dies, well I know I do. Just love the black and white combo too. Have a great crafty Saturday everyone.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Really versatile card design that could be used in many colours.
love it and thanks for posting it.
Really versatile card design that could be used in many colours.
love it and thanks for posting it.
More elegance and what a lovek sentiment.
Soooooo beautiful and so elegant is this black and white card here, and it´s just sooo elegant, but still so easy to change the colors depending what it´s used for. Wonderful result as always Sue.
Hello Sue
So Elegant! and I still manage to cut through when I try to emboss like you ..perhaps I need the GC,lol and not my old faithful Cuttlebug still one day! ..then I maybe half as good as you !
LoveMarg
Hello Sue.Great idea and a beutiful card.
Felicie
Good Morning Sue,
I agree with everyone else, a really versatile card that could be any colour combo, really liking this style of card, it can be done with any dies really, but the Vintage Lace dies are lovely.
Have a great day everyone
Happy2craft
Morning Sue, another lovely card - black and white goes so well, very classical, but so adaptable toother colours anddies. I love the lacy look.
Good morning Sue this is a very elegant card and thanks for the tip about placing a sheet of copy paper over the card first before embossing.
Hugs x
Lovely classic style Sue. The simplicity of it really shows the detail in these lovely dies. Pat x
Hi Sue, this is such a good way of showing different techniques. The aperture can be used in many ways, I for one always forget that the remaining card after a cut also has a use. So far I have not been lucky embossing with the dies, I shall try your copy paper technique. In fact I am going to make this card my apprentice piece and keep practicing till I get it right. Best wishes Lesley x
Good morning Sue, i love this card aas you say a simple card but truely striking in the black and white. I must admit to forgetting about just embossing but must remember as it makes a lovely background xx Gail
Morning, What a wonderfully dramatic card for a Saturday. I love monocromatic cards but - black and white is up there as my favourite.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
I can't wait for these dies to arrive from the US so I can get them! The card is beautiful Sue
You cannot beat black and white, this combination and your skill for designing, makes a truly stunning card.
Good Morning Sue,
You have done it again!!! wow! what a super card. I always forget about just using the dies to emboss on a card they give a great effect.
Great design could be used with loads of different coloured backgrounds.
Have a great weekend
Patricia xx
Very pretty card, love the effect of the embossing xx
LOL Sue, as soon as I looked at this card I could see one of your 'signature' pieces was missing...the bow! But you are right, no room on this one and it really is another stunner, which certainly doesn't look like it was an easy make! Carole Z X
More embossing......are you trying to remind ME about doing this LOL. I keep forgettiing you can do that...so thankyou for another lovely reminder.
Howdy Sue,Yes another great card I need to be having a full day to craft to try to get a batch of your"easy" cards done....even one would make me do "the happy dance". Thanks as always
Mabex
Hi Sue,
Your new dies make this technique look complicated even though you call it one of your simple cards. I think it would have been spoiled by adding a bow, it's just right as it is.
love from Jackie D
Beautiful lace dies Sue Like the card and am buzzing with ideas Its lovely XXX
Morning Sue....oh how I love your dies and do you know what me thinking outside the box used them on some patterned absorbent paper to make some coasters for my tea cups...really posh and colour coordinated!!!! love the card! take care Margaret
another stunner Sue-I love the fact that the dies can be used for embossing on ther own to make stunning backgrounds,take care, Kimx
Another striking card Sue , black and white always looks special to me, yes even without the bow .
Have a great weekend.
Elaine H X
morning Sue from a dull morning in Burgundy
I love this card so simple but so effective. I never thing of using the dies to cut into backgrounds must remember to do so.
Janet x
Good Morning Sue. I just love the simplicity of this card. I have the dies and the word stamps. Sadly the cards I make with them don't match up to yours but this is one i can copy today. Oh to have your talent. My thoughts are with all the people in the UK that have problems with flooding.
This one I really love!
Hi Sue,
Lovely card. Black and white so useful for many occasions.take the pearl away and replace with a brad, you have a good design for a ' mans' card that is clean and elegant. So useful. My mind is buzzing with ideas. Brilliant. X
Just found your site. Cards are lovely and I am looking forward to seeing many more.
The black/white combo really makes the details stand out. I like the embossed on the background, too. A bow on this one would have been too much, I think, as much as I love your bows.
Sue no trade mark bow...you're slipping.LOL
Something different. Nice but prefer your usual style. Erica x
Classy and elegant, love the monochrome look!
Fab card, dies are great, and fab colour combo. HUgs,moni
Lovely elegant card sue
I love the more simple layouts it let's the more intricate dies chance to "shine"
Sue. X
Morning Sue
Another simple but stunning card. I must try this one, keep forgetting you can emboss with the dies. Love Jean x
Morning Sue, Another gorgeous card again today, I love the apertures you do on your cards, they are so effective, I will have to give that a try. Beautiful, although I'm sure you could have fitted one of your gorgeous bows on somewhere ha ha, I'm a 'more is more' kind of girl ha ha. Gorgeous card, Sue. Lots of love from Patricia xx
Morning Sue,
What a great card, elegant, sophisticated, understated and beautiful. Must try this technique of embossing.
Have a good day everyone.
Lydia
X
Hi Sue,
Wow this is an unusual card for you but very effective.
Love and light.
Suz x
Simple but elegant. Just love the different ways you use the dies.
But missing the Sue Wilson trademark of bow and bling.
Lovely card and thanks for the embodying technique. I have had a problem with this in the past but never though of using a layer of paper over the base card
many thanks.
Sue. H x
Good morning Sue..love the classy colourway and thank you for reminding us about just embossing with the dies..missed your bow but this card din't need it x Beverley
NICE CARD SUE
Whoops spell checking missed... embossing. it should read!
Great embossing, again showing the versatility of your new dies.
Simple but so very effective and what a beautiful sentiment
xx Sandra
I really like this one Sue no embellishments, but I don't think it needs it.
Jane xx
classic black and white
Hi Sue
just been catching up with your FAB-U-LUS blog (been away for a few days on boat cleaning duties), love ALL your lovely cards.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)
hi Sue, I love the design of this card, it is just stunning.
lv norma
Beautiful card and sentiment. xxx
A lovely card that's very adaptable.
Hi Sue
I love the black and white combo, but this design would suit any colour combo.
I made a start on my christmas cards last night using the poinsettia dies, will send a picture to show you later.
Happy crafting.
Tina x
Hello Sue, Simple amd soooo effective, these die are so delicate.The black and white sooo classic. Thank you for the tip of embossing the background, I tend to foreget to use them like that, it will change now. The sentiment is lovely. No need for a bow today.
Have a lovely day.
Hugs June xx
Hi Sue
Well simple card but effective . fantastic joyce.e
i think this would be good for a mans card, it reminds me of cogs
Hi Sue, Love black and white together. I have now plucked up the courage to just emboss and am so pleased with the results. These dies have so many uses when you sit down and look at them.
Love Rosemarie xx
Great use of the dies, and it doesn't need a bow today.
Morning Sue
As always a beautiful card. Simple
but very effective with the embosssing and the patterned card behind it. Useful too as it could be done with some many different colours.
Gorgeous card really pretty.
Clare x
Hi Sue, more inspiration, the card is classic and elegant. Bx
Morning sue what a wonderful card I love it when you do different cards. Love the colour. Like how you emboss the card. My christmas die arrived yesterday going to have a play with them today as its raining once again.
Take care Sue
Debs Artliff
wow super and very elegant ... and what a lot of lovely comments you have ... well done ... just doing a bit of blog hopping ... have a great weekend ... happy crafting and love sandy xx
Hi Sue, now this is a lovely example of how you call easy or simple designs that look beautiful and as if considerable design work went into its production. This is a lovely card and I actually have the supplies to emulate this card so I might just do that over the weekend.
I hope you have a lovely weekend
Take care and crafting hugs
Ness xx
Morning sue lovely card xx hazel
Good Morning Sue,
It's a liitle grey outside the window today, but how your card brightens up my day, love the embossing I also love the sentiment used just finishes the card to perfection also I hve to say love my favourite colours, thank you so much for sharing, looking forward to tomorrow's surprise, Hugs Shahab x
Another gorgeous card! I love the embossing and the black and white colour combination (which always looks good). The dies are lovely and although I don't have them yet, I'm sure in time I will.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Good morning Sue
Lovely card really like the embossing. This would lend itself to other colour combinations too.
Have a good day
Margaret
Hi Sue, I like this card very much. Still waiting for the Vintage Accents so can't try it just yet. I wonder how it would work with the Moroccan or Ironworks dies? I have a special 60th birthday card to make so will be spending some time today going through my 'loved' pictures of your cards and hopefully get some inspiration from them.
Hope your week-end is dry and bright.
Frances
Hi Sue
How simple but how effective. Lots to look at and take in and not an embellishment in sight. Great job.
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Good Morning Sue,
What no bow or bling!!! but still a lovely elegant card. Sometime the recipiant prefers a card without any "frills" and this would be perfect for them. LOL Ann
This is definitely a Zoe Card! Lol while I adore pretty and elegant things I'm not an overly girlie-girl, so sometimes I like the intricate designs without all the bling and bows. Superb as ever, Sue. Zo xx
Hi Sue - yet another lovely card - very elegant!
Simple, but as beautiful as your more elaborate cards.
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x
A very pretty card and sentiment. Linda x
A lovely card, it just lets the dies do all the work, without the need for embellishments.
Emma
Good morning Sue
Black and white..to me there's always an air of sophistication with this colour combo.
This is a beautiful card, the embossing and die cuts are lovely, as are the backing paper and layout.
This is indeed (even 'bowless')a beautiful creation!
Have a great day!
Lara xxx
Beautiful card Sue. I love black and white it always looks so elegant.
Hi Sue.
What a lovely card! Unfortunately I do not like black on a card but it would look good in another colour. I also do not have the die but do have others that would do just as well Will get the die when it is on general release as I will not buy from C&C anymore.
Have a great day.
Evis.
Hi Sue I think elegant is the word to describe this card.It could be done in any colourway which is useful.Also although bling and bows are great you do need cards without as well.Just wonderful.
Hi Sue, another beautiful, I love the clean, crisp look of this card and love the black and white, one of my fav colour combos. A x
Hi Sue. I have not tried making a card in this way yet with the appertures but will certainly give it a go. Your vintage lace dies do look really beautiful all layered up in white. I think it is a wonderful card. Very pretty. Love Tres x x x
Great card Sue , love the enbossed look, such a shame i can,t get this to work, i always end up with the embossing cutting through.
Hi Sue, I keep forgetting to do an aperture card like this. I love black and white as it is very clean cut. Hugs, Carol S.xx
No surprise this is yet another amazing card.....Wow. Wish I could spend a week with you just watching how you work and come up with such amazing cards. hugs xx
A very effective card, time consuming with all the cutting out but simple too, although if you give it to a non-crafter they'll think you spent forever making it, lol!!thankyou for the idea Sue, im buying your dies soon when Sam gets them in which isnt long now!! xx Hugs to you have a good weekend, Vick xxx
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stunning card Sue, so simple but elegant
Hi Sue
Wow beautiful card you can't go wrong with black n white combo i think nearly everyone loves it.
My Knee wouldn't let me do nothing yesterday so couldn't get to my craft/comp room to make comment on yesterdays card it to was a beauty
Thank You
Lizzie (serial copycat)xox
Great card with a simple message that isn't overwhelmed. Still not sure about those dies though you're slowly winning me over. xx
Embossing is so effective and I do like the apertures the dies make. Anne x
What a beautiful card Sue - the design could be used for a range of occasions and is simple but sophisticated. Love it!! Susan
never thought to emboss this way. fab card, lace , black ,white, cant go wrong"!"! off to watch murray will he win lol
Hi Sue,
What can I say, another great card.
Margaret L
Hi Sue
A very elegent card that would work in any colourways, but love the black and white, and finished off with a beautiful sentiment.
janet
Hello Sue,
I love Black and White cards and this one is really lovely the background embossing is georgeous
and the sentiment is perfect.
Thank you once again Sue for all the inspirration you give us.
Have a good day, Bren
Another beautiful card - love the idea of layering up the pieces. Will certainly try that method.
Sue, you're brilliant
Classical black and white, so pretty and those dies are on my wish list.
Hi Sue, Love this card..Love the embossing and layout of the card, and of course your BEAUTIFUL dies...:)..Please keep designing such lovely dies like this with even more Lace...:)..Enjoy your day...xx
Hi Sue,
Stunning card, just love the simple,stylish elegance of it. One that can be adapted to create a wedding, birthday,anniversary card etc.Thank you Sue. B.W. Carolyn H x
hi sue
what a beautiful card love the way you have done the background.also the way you have cut out the die shapes from the b/card. the colour
of the black/w card looks great. will have a go at this on one of my cards
as others have said you can do this with any of the dies/or cards.
Love Carol xxx
Black and white cards are my favourite, dramatic
Kelly Petch
This is brilliant in black and white Sue - love the way you have used the dies. It is a great design and lovely sentiment.
Hugs Sue Pass xx
Just beautiful! With Love & Light Theresa.H
Hi Sue. Love the black and white,
another triumph. (No Bow ? )
love the blaCK N WHITE THINK IT NEEDS A BOW THO
I like the aperture idea, it can be so versatile with so many different shape and paper combinations, lovely! Sue x
This card is one of my favourites, its so effective. Love Linda xxx
Being relatively new to using dies I didn't think about using them just to emboss, a definite technique to try. Love the simplicity of the card.
Love this card
I must have these new dies of yours Sue, so lovely
Vie
x
I love this card, great dies, great colours and great bow! Thanks Sue. xxx
Gorgeous card! Loving the monochrome look and the way you have embossed the card is gorgeous.
Hugs
Linda xxx
I hope you have a wonderful weekend. xxx
This lattice looks amazing in black and white!
Hi Sue, this card is stunning, I just love black and white. I will be giving this one a shot tomorrow (won't be as good as yours tho! they never are!) but it's fun trying! Love Sam xxx
great idea, love black and white x
hi sue, you have done it again, a lovely card, cant wait to see you on C & C again, you give such useful tips and wonderful inspiration to us all.
sharon
I do like this card Sue even if your usual bow is missing .Love the way the embosing looks.A very pretty card Laura O
What a really lovely card, black & white always looks so sophisticated. Got to get these dies.
Sue B
Lovely, lovely, lovely. Extremely delicate and very feminine. Just right to send to a really close girl friend
Another winner with me! How do you do it Sue?
Hi Sue,
I really don't know how you keep up with the demand for cards - both for to show on your blog and for shows, etc. I just make cards for close friends and family occasions and I find even that is a challenge, it's so hard to find the time. I think I heard you say once that you try to make 3 cards per day! I can't manage 3 in a week! So here I am wishing I had a job like yours! Keep up the good work.
Joan B.
These dies are really lovely Sue, you can see the detail really well. Liz S.x
Hi Sue, spent the day with grandchildren so now relaxing looking at your gorgeous card, your dies really are beautiful. Needed to be reminded the dies can be used just for embossing so thank you for that. Easy you say, maybe but it would still take me ages to complete LOL! Hugs Christine H xx
I saw this on C7C last week and it inspired me to do some cards where I cut out of the card then use the middle as you have done. I love it x
Looking lovely Sue
Hi Sue, another sensational card, and just what I needed for an idea I was already working on, so thank you for your great inspiration as usual.
Lovely card sue :)
A sensational card Sue, when are you next on our screens?
Hi Sue,nice card-even without a bow ;-)has one of my favourite sentiments on.
best wishes to you. xx
Hi Sue, Beautiful card.
Well done Sue, you've done it again :)
Hi Sue,
I rarely think to do apertures - I should do them more often.
Love your Vintage Lace dies. haven't embossed with them yet, though I have with other Spellbinders.
Don't think this card needs a bow - much as I love your gorgeous bows!
Hope you're having a good weekend,
Sue x
So beautiful must get these dies when they hit the U.K Melanie
Good Evening Sue
What a Stunning and Elegant card this is..Love how you have embossed the background with the Dies which i always forget you can..Need to give that a go..Take care Hazelxx
Such an elegant card.
Love the embossing :)
Don't think this needed a bow Sue. Beautiful. Hugs, Buttons x
Great card Sue, different ideas for us to follow, dont know how you do it... Must try embossing without cutting
regards
lorraine - scotland
xxx
Hi Sue
A stunning card as always love all the embossed detail these dies are just gorgeous.
Hugs Rizwana xx
I do like the embossing onto a card, its so deep..... and the classic black and white is so stylish... lovely card again x
Hi Sue,
This is fabulous and the dies look so good embossed into the card.
A very elegant card without any over the top bling etc.
Hugs Linda x
Love the lacey look on this one Sue, I know ive already said it but your new dies are gorgeous and so versatile, Love the monochrome and surprisingly I can cope without a bow on this one, its pretty enough without, thank you Helen O xxx
Hi Sue...an unusual card today...I haven't thought of just embossing with the dies, but will try it in the future.
Have a nice day! Deborah. H :)
Hi Sue, this card is so different with the embossing around it. I love the black & white, very effective. Can imagine it in a few different colours, like peach, teal, deep red..... Nice card Sue & yup, no need for the bow..... xx Love Karen xx
Hi Sue, I keep forgetting to do an aperture card like this. I love black and white as it is very clean cut. Hugs, Carol S.xx
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