Happy Sunday! I hope everyone had a nice long lie in this morning! I had an email asking to see this card on the blog so voila! I have to admit that this was really a quick card that I made one night while I was in Florida and my daughter was there visiting me for my birthday. She said she had some school work that she had to get done while she was there and did I mind if she took an hour to finish it up. I told her that it gave me just enough time to put together another card for my shows so off I started on this one. Turns out it didn't take me an hour at all (but you just never know, do you!). I started with a piece of Graphic 45 paper that was 6" x 7 1/2" in size. I covered the top half with a sticky adhesive sheet and then peeled the backing paper off and added clear micro beads. I just love these micro beads, but they are a bit difficult to get a good picture of. I have a closer view below for you. I added a strip of goldenrod coloured card on which I stamped my sentiment. I then used one of the edgeability inserts and cut a lovely decorative design out of the card directly below my sentiment. I put a thin strip of black card directly behind my insert cut out, but matted the entire piece with pale yellow and black card. Before attaching it to my background, I cut one of the Vintage Lace borders out of the pale yellow and glued the edge of it to the bottom of the sentiment strip. I attached it to my background and added a black crocheted flower (from my stash, sorry Vee, I didn't crochet this one!) and a couple of leaves from the Bitty Blossoms set as accents. I couldn't resist adding some black rhinestone swirls to the top of the card and paper piercing the edge to complete this quick card. It still looks like a simpler version of a "Sue" card, don't you think!
Joan Dickinson!!!
Carolyn H.!!!
Jean Butler!!!
We had a few more qualifying posts this week so more winners!
From the post of June 14th with over 200 comments , the winners are:
Ang!!!
Cebelica!!!
Jane Gray!!!
From the post of June 15th with over 200 comments, the winners are:
UKSharon!!!
Patricia Howarth!!!
Hellma!!!
Congratulations to all the winners this week. Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your postal address and claim your prize! I promise to catch up on the, not one, but two Blog Candy Contest drawings on Monday, so be sure to check in then! All for now, Sue x
Beautiful jx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue wow what a lovely card, I've got some papers very similar. Can't wait for my dies to come. Looking forward to seeing what you're going to bring us on Wednesday. Are we going to get a sneaky peek of them.
ReplyDeleteTake care Sue
Debs xx
lovely card Sue
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, lovely card and you say a quick make bet it will take me a while longer to do. Can't wait for my dies to arrive and what else can you bring us in your next shows.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I received my stamp gift for the comment draw and will make good use of them when I begin making Christmas cards. You are so kind.
Wilma
Lovely card today Sue and that crochet flower is adorable. Unfortunately I never mastered the art of crochet so I would have to make do with a paper flower.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteFirst impression was oh! that`s a bit dull for me. BUT looking again its great, I think the camera did not pick up the shine from the beads in the first shot.
I really am looking forward to getting my dies to be able to play.
Have a Great Day
Patricia
Loving these beads and another of your fave colour combos. Congrats to the winners. Have a lovely Sunday.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteI think this has a nice vintage feel to it.
Love and light.
Suz x
love these colours, I keep saying I don't need the edgeabilities dies but they do add a lovely finishing touch. Mabex
ReplyDeleteVery attractive and vintage! Thanks Sue
ReplyDeleteMorning - Happy Sunday everyone.
ReplyDeleteWhat a superlicous card. Even though you say simple it still has your stamp on it Sue.
WIsh the postman would hurry with my happy parcel so that i can play.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Hi Sue, sorry I don't like the colour scheme but love your dies - the other ladies seem to love it - you always have something for everyone - keep up the great work Sue. Tracy x PS Need to get your beads - next on my list.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a very pretty card, where do you get your ideas?
Congratulations to the week's winners. This must be your version of CAS, huh, Sue? If so, I love it and would like to see more. That paper looks yummy enough to eat. I agree -- the microbeads are fun, though I haven't used them in a while. What's old is new again, I guess....
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue and it doesn't look like a quick make at all! Happy Sunday and congrats to all the winners! Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteMust say I do like all these background papers you have been using lately. I am a big fan of the micro beads too so all in all, I love this card. Love Jean x
Morning everyone
ReplyDeleteI quite like this colour combo although I did one very similar the other day for a birthday card in Navy blue and lime green as I had found some striking paper in my stash that wouldn't really go with much else. It turned out brilliantly thanks to you. To the person saying they dont think they need the edgabilities. GET THEM you wont be sorry
much love
Beth
Morning Sue and congratulations to all the winners! A quick card you say, it would take me ages just copying it LOL! A lovely card Sue and I need to get some edgeabilities but someone keeps bringing out more beautiful new dies which are a must have LOL! Have a great Sunday everyone and to all our Fathers near or far Happy Fathers Day, hugs Christine H xx
ReplyDeleteA lovely card again Sue. I've never thought of covering an entire piece of paper with micro beads.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn B
another beautiful card suexxx
ReplyDeleteThis is different. I like it. Just when I think you must have exploited everything, you do something different :-)
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteFirsty thank you so much, I have received my stamp set from the comment game, now cant wait to start my christma cards. the stamps are amazing.
Todays card, not my colours unfortunately but love the card. Micro beads are a gift from god.
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking card. I have the edgeability die and you have given me another great idea of how to use it. Many thanks Chris X
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card love the colour's
Hugs Dianne xx :)
Gorgeous card today.. simply stunning.. May x x x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card today, congrats to all the winners. A x
ReplyDeleteWOW the card today is maybe a dast one, but none the less it´s absolutely gorgeous, so it just proof, that it´s not always the ones, that takes the longest, who´s the best, cause this is so beautful, I just love it.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue. Another cracker. I just the love the effect of the microbeads. Congrats to all the winners. Looking forward to Wednesday. Have a good Sunday everyone.
ReplyDeleteReally lovely card. Very rich looking.
ReplyDeleteHi sue love the card classic colours any occasion card
ReplyDeleteThanks
Jayne
Gorgeous card, as always. Love, Julia xxxx
ReplyDeleteVery lovely card Sue, love the micro beads xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card, love the colours.
ReplyDeleteClare x
Hi Sue - love the colours and the layout but I'm not sure about the pearly swirly on top of the microbeads. Bet it looks good in'real life' though so I may try it. Congrats to all the winners and thanks for all the ideas you come up with. Kathy x
ReplyDeletei like this one love the crochured flower and the sentiment strip really sets the whole thing off
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and easier to post than some of the more ornate cards which I love. Enjoy your Sunday!
ReplyDeletei love this card the colours are just so well matched but i think that the browns, creams and blacks are always what i tend to go to i do try not to but fail most of the time ..... i also like the way the micro pearls mute the colours down really need to try them as haven't done as yet xx gail
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty Sue, Just purchased some of the micro beads and can't wait to give them a try
ReplyDeletexxx Sandra
morning Sue
ReplyDeleteyet again a 'less is more' card - the colours match perfectly and I would never have put them together.
I will be absent from your blog for a couple of days as I set off tomorrow morning for my summer in France but will be back on Wednesday - I will be having withdrawal systems by then.
Janet x
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis has a lovely Gothic/vintage feel without been overworked, really elegant and trendy at the same time.
I love your Vintage Lace dies, and the border here is so delicate and effective. Lovely card today again.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea to use interesting paper and the micro beads. My Sue Wilson dies arrives yesterday but they sent two of the same so I am half excited Thanks. Happy Sunday
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity but effectiveness of this card Sue. Love the colours too and my beads will be coming out again today!! Can't stop using them! Yvonne xxx
ReplyDeleteQuick card..when you show us how it's done! Love the colours, thanks very much for the inspiration x
ReplyDeleteVery Sue! Another lovely card.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue lovely card. looking forward to seeing more of your creations. loving your new dies too xx hazel
ReplyDeletethank you Sue.....I fell in love when I saw this card thank you so much for posting it when my dies arrive I want to do a card ....I have been learning how to crochet flowers and thought they would look wonderful on a card like yours!!!!!! you are a treasure
ReplyDeleterest up this weekend.....see you on C&C wednesday! take care Margaret MP
Good Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteThe Graphic papers are lovely Well done to all the winners.
Lovely card Sue!
Love Marg
Good Morning Sue, I love today's card - more micro beads!
ReplyDeleteLoving the Graphic 45 paper!
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteGreat card love ie all in other colours suitable for all anybody or occasion.
Congrats to winners.
Have a good day everybody
Lydia
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Hi Sue, such a lovely, quick card. This design would suit any occasion and any colour combo. Love it! Happy Sunday, best wishes, Lesley x
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue, I love this colour combo. I am getting addicted to micro beads - they do give a lovely finish and sometimes take the harshness off a otherwise bright paper. Enjoy your Sunday.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie xx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteand good morning. I hope it's bright and sunny where you are. I'm a lot later this morning. Well now to your lovely card, well I've already said it's lovely, just lovely.
Congrats to the winners. Have a great crafty day everyone.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Quick you say gosh, it would take me half a day at least to make this,anyway another beautiful card is the outcome Sue hope you have a nice day . Congrats to the winners. Elaine H X
ReplyDeleteHi Sue love the card .
ReplyDeleteWAITING FOR MY DIES TO ARRIVE. Wish i could make a card in an hour. lol
joyce.e
Hi Sue, a lovely card, great colour combo. Bx
ReplyDeleteClass real class so beautiful. Do hope my dies don't take too long to arrive can't wait to try them.
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Hi Sue. Another lovely card. Simple and quick but impressive. I love your idea of stamping the sentiment on a strip of card and using a decorative edge-ability die underneath and then the vintage lace border. More great ideas!! Have a nice day love Tres x x x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteYes Simply but still lovely. I have started crocheting little flowers while watching the footie to go in my stash of other crochet bits LOL! They do come in handy but don't use them on my cards but will from now on.
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat)xox
Good Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the background paper, it is a lovely 'Sue' card. I love the Black and Cream crads, the seem so rich.
Looking forward to Wednesday, (threw me when I saw nothing listed on Tuesday).
Congratulation to all the winners.
Hope you all have a good Sunday.
Happy2craft
Congrats to the winners
ReplyDeleteIm not sure on the bkground 4 this card but dun in diff colors it wud b gr8
Hi Sue, Quick & simple you say? It would take me an hour to find all the elements required! I like the way you have used an edgeability, it really lifts the sentiment strip.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the winners.
Frances
Hi sue love the new dies can't wait for mine to arrive I love lacy ones
ReplyDeleteGraphic 45 papers work so well with your designs. I'm so glad I have a stash of them so that I can have a play. The simplicity of this card just says it all. Thank you. xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, love the dies and the colours you've used in this card. Must have some micro beads they look good. Your dies are lovely.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all the winners.
Lv Sue M xx
Fabulous card Sue I love the colours you have used
ReplyDeleteSue xxx
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWow just love the card its beautiful those papers are great. Have a good day
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteI have the micro beads and they work well with all papers. Card looks anything but quick.
Sue
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing card, really stylish, dies on the way, can't wait ! Lynn xx
Morning Sue, Another beautiful card today.
ReplyDeletehi Sue, lovely card, I love the look of the vintage lace dies. Definately going to be a future purchase.
ReplyDeletethanks sue.
norma
Good Morning Sue you may call it simple but it is still lovely.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteI love the way the micro beads change the papers, and even a 'quick' card can look like you have taken hours, have set the sky box for all your shows this week so I am getting all housework out the way before the craft days.
Love Tina x
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteI love the colours used here. I would love a peek at your paper stash, you always come up with such lovely decorative papers...and the rest!
This card is gorgeous!
There are many thinks on my wish list...as I've said before...'roll on payday'!!!!
Have a great day!!
Lara xxx
LOVELY CARD SUE
ReplyDeleteLOVE THE DEMOS ON CC
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the paper. Less is more card. No ribbon and still looks smashing, nice bit of detail to keep u interested. Love it.
Born again spellbinder
Nadine xxxhug
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Hello Sue, what a fantastic card. Can't wait to play when my dies arrive and can't wait for more inspiration from you. Have a lovely day, Karen
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue, and congratulations to all the winners. I like this card today and the idea of just using the edgeabilities insert as a decorative strip across the card is genius. Sometimes the most obvious is not the most obvious if you get my drift. I shall be pinching that idea hope you don't mind lol. Love Linda, have a good day. xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteLovely card and the Micro Beads really give any paper an extra wow.
Bren
Hi Sue another wonderful card from you
ReplyDeleteI love the colours, the pale lemon works so well with the black
.Janet
Another stunning card, which looks easy to replicate, until you sit down and try, the only thing is mine never ever look as elegant as yours.
ReplyDeletegorgeous card sue as always, hope I am the ang out of your majic hat in this weeks draws thanks angxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteI love this one, i love the look just using the edgability inserts give, especially with the black behind. The lace border matches well with so much.
ReplyDeleteLove the colour combo here Sue xxx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the lucky winners this week too x Hugs vick
the-artful-codger.blogspot.com
YTChannel Vixcrafts
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous card a style you can adapt for many occasions.
Hugs x
A different style for you but still very stunning and eyecatching. xxx
ReplyDeleteSimple, quick and lovely. Just what we did in our crafting arsenal!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue
Christine
x
Hi Sue,This card is beautiful...I love the way you've put the edgeability pattern on the strip. I forget to use these on their own, so will have to make a mental note to do this...:).Love the colours and Layout and the crochet flower makes up for no "Sue bow"...lol..Enjoy your day...xxx
ReplyDeleteSimply wonderful indeed
ReplyDeleteVie
x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a really lovely card. I love the colour combination and also the layout. Like a previous comment I also forget to use the edgeability dies on their own & this is something I will be doing in future. Love the crotchet flower too - might even have a go at making my own.
Hugs
hi sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card sue fab crochet flower.
the microbeads work well on the paper
have not tryed them yet.also the edgeabilities folder for the edge looks great love the colours.it's not what I would call a quick card it would take me a lot longer than you sue.congrats to all the winners today.
Love Carol xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteGreat card, amazed all the ideas you come up with.
Margaret L
Hello Sue, The colours are so rich and the micro beads a perfect finish. Love the crochet flower. The Vintage Lace border is gorgeous, mine have been despatched, hurry up Mr Postman.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the winners.
Have a lovely day everyone.
Hugs June xx
Gorgeous card Sue this die list is getting extremely long lol.
ReplyDeleteLove and Hugs
Rizwana xx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA very elegant card which lends itself to adaptation for use with dies already owned, as well as your delectable new ones. Also use of some of those busy papers we all have hidden away because we love the colour. Thank you.
Sonia x
Beautiful card, Sue
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is simply wonderful Sue, absolutely love it. Congratulations to the comment winners x
ReplyDeleteA lovely colour combination on this super card Sue. I'll need to stick to paper flowers as I can't crochet ;0(
ReplyDeleteMorning sue
ReplyDeleteYet another simple, but effective way to use up any "busy" papers, which I have a load of!!!!!
Take care for now
Jane:-)x
Beautiful card today Sue, very simple for you but it really works. Looking forward to more shows, cant wait for more of your brilliant inspiration. Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, I am really into the colours, doing quite a few black and cream myself at the moment
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me
Tracie xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWh.
Regards
Gillat a fab card today thank you
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a loveley card for Sunday
Keep up the good work.
Regards Gill
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteDid not know if I liked this at first but the more I look at it the more I like it
Hope you have got over your jet lag nice to have you back
Take Care
Theresa x
your title says it all Sue, love it!! fab colours. lainey x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue Lovely card and the black and lemon/yelow work well together.Can you tell me what size your bace cards are please?????????
ReplyDeleteIta
Lovely cards sue. such effective with the crouched flower.
ReplyDeletereally fab card, love all
ReplyDeleteA reasonably simple card to look at, but so effective..lovely..
ReplyDeleteI just adore this card, and am really hooked on the black swirls, so must order more as I use them so much XX
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful creation Sue - love these colours together. Wouldn't have thought of putting them together myself, so there's another thing I will be trying! I will have to use paper flowers though as I don't crochet.
ReplyDeleteI love the Graphic 45 papers - don't think I've seen one that I wasn't keen on yet!
Hugs Sue Pass xx
Another lovely card - clean, simple, elegant
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING CARD.SUZYD X
ReplyDeleteBeautiful just Love this one
ReplyDeleteJane xx
I think this is sooooo elegant, I love the black lace look
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card Sue. Lee x
ReplyDeleteJUst delightful, loving the luxuriousness of this card,
ReplyDeleteDear Sue
ReplyDeleteI love this card it is so dreamy it makes me sigh! Oh well, Sue, I think you work hard enough so you are allowed to buy your crochet florals. There are so many nice ones about now.Vee xx
ps I LOVE the microbeads even before using them they are just so tactile!!
Lovely card Sue, looking forward to your next shows. Lol Ann
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Sue. Just right for so many occasions.
ReplyDeleteHazel
Lovely Card Sue. Another great one for substituting colours to fit the recipient.
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous card and I am sure loving the microbeads on your cards. I haven't used mine yet and hoping to rectify that this week.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the winners too.
Hugs
Linda xxx
I wish my quick cards were as good as yours Sue!
ReplyDeletelove that card Sue xxx
ReplyDeleteI have to have a go with the glass beads as they look lovely on your card. The flower is very pretty as well.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteyou are so kind to offer the chances to win the blog candy and play the comment game. Thankyou
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteyou are so kind to offer the chances to win the blog candy and play the comment game. Thankyou
hi sue sorry not 2 sure about this card 4 ne personally it doesnt have ur wow factor
ReplyDeletehugs chrs
Hi Sue, Love this card, must get some micro beads ( they were O/S last time I tried). The crochet flower is a lovely idea, I have made them for scrap booking - never thought of using them on my cards, but I will now! Thank you Sue for all your ideas. Best wishes, Carolyn H.x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous card I would like to make when my lace dies arrive. I love the effect the micro beads make. I bought 2 pots at once to bump up my order so it qualified for free postage - not realising the pots are quite a good size and have an awful lot in them. When they arrived and I saw them I thought I'd never use them all up but now I love using them so much I think I might - eventually!
Hope you've had a bit of a rest this weekend,
Congrats to the winners,
Sue x
Have ordered micro beads and looking forward to trying them out. Lovely card....as usual. Kim x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, wow yet another stunning card :D I love the way you mix and match textures with the micro beads and swirly pearls and the way you always inspire different ways of doing things :D. Best Wishes Christine :D
ReplyDeleteGood Evening Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card as always.I do love the Micro beads and love the Vintage feel to this card..Hope you are well
Take care Hazelxx
H sue another beautiful card i love the microbeads on the background and the crochet flower is lovely
ReplyDeletecongrats to the winners. Lynda
Love the micro beads and the flower is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteSorry short ones again as I am not so good.
I adore this card and love the fact that you have left the open space which allows the paper to shine. The microbeads really enhance the paper and your new die has created a lacy border that finishes the card off perfectly.
All the best Linda xx
Another beautiful card! What is a simple card for you would be an extremely labor intensive, rare card for me. I love seeing all of your cards.
ReplyDeletewooow another beautiful card, sue!!! :)
ReplyDeleteDo you make box envelopes to mail your cards in? Was just thinking that with all the beads and dimension it would be to heavy and thick for a reg envelope. Bet it's a stunner in real life!
ReplyDeleteR/
Love the way you used the boarder underneath the sentiment, very eye-catching.x
ReplyDeleteThose microbeads really make the paper look so different. Who knew it could look even better?! Hugs, Buttons x
ReplyDeleteFab card and congrats to all winners. Hugs;moni
ReplyDeleteThis card is lovely Sue xx Love Karen xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue very different card but I really like it.
ReplyDeletelorraine - scotland
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This one is a little too busy for me, but I am loving all the dies that you have used and also the colour scheme. Thanks Sue. xxx
ReplyDeleteFab card Sue
ReplyDeleteCaz x