Hi there crafty friends! I started today's card by picking a piece of flocked paper from a Kaisercraft card pack. I have to say that I don't usually go for flocked papers at all, but I loved the pewter gray on the background of this one so I had to have a play with it! Here again, it's a really simple and quick card for the most part. There was some drying time involved in the paved pearl technique on the edges, but if you eliminated that, you can make this one in under twenty minutes! I used one of the Vintage Lace accent dies to cut an aperture in the upper left corner of my flocked paper. Next I ran a strip of redline tape across the bottom quarter of the paper. I used a piece of black silky crush and ruched it on the edge, rather than down the centre like I usually do. This left me with a free standing ruffle since the ribbon is an inch and a half wide. I cut one of the Vintage Lace borders to cover the top of the ribbon, but left the ruffle exposed. I added some black rhinestones to cover the holes in the edge of the border. I put foam mounting pieces on the back and mounted it on a piece of black card, then matted it on to a larger piece of pewter grey card. I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with another one of the Vintage Lace accent pieces. I mounted this on foam pieces and placed it inside the aperture opening from the other accent piece. I tied a double bow out of the black silky crush ribbon and added it to my border with glue dots. I did have a fancy silver button in my stash for this one (unlike yesterday, there were no fancy cream coloured buttons to be had that day or you know I would have used one!) and a couple of crystal stick pins. Since the card was relatively simple, I thought it would look nice with Cosmic Shimmer black PVA glue dots around the edge in my paved pearl technique. If you haven't given this a try, it is quite fun to do. I like to add random large dots across one side at a time, then fill in with other smaller sized dots. That way, it looks a bit more random and you end up with less of a lined look. I hope you have a chance to give it a try and let me know what you think! All for now, Sue x
Hi there crafty friends! I started today's card by picking a piece of flocked paper from a Kaisercraft card pack. I have to say that I don't usually go for flocked papers at all, but I loved the pewter gray on the background of this one so I had to have a play with it! Here again, it's a really simple and quick card for the most part. There was some drying time involved in the paved pearl technique on the edges, but if you eliminated that, you can make this one in under twenty minutes! I used one of the Vintage Lace accent dies to cut an aperture in the upper left corner of my flocked paper. Next I ran a strip of redline tape across the bottom quarter of the paper. I used a piece of black silky crush and ruched it on the edge, rather than down the centre like I usually do. This left me with a free standing ruffle since the ribbon is an inch and a half wide. I cut one of the Vintage Lace borders to cover the top of the ribbon, but left the ruffle exposed. I added some black rhinestones to cover the holes in the edge of the border. I put foam mounting pieces on the back and mounted it on a piece of black card, then matted it on to a larger piece of pewter grey card. I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with another one of the Vintage Lace accent pieces. I mounted this on foam pieces and placed it inside the aperture opening from the other accent piece. I tied a double bow out of the black silky crush ribbon and added it to my border with glue dots. I did have a fancy silver button in my stash for this one (unlike yesterday, there were no fancy cream coloured buttons to be had that day or you know I would have used one!) and a couple of crystal stick pins. Since the card was relatively simple, I thought it would look nice with Cosmic Shimmer black PVA glue dots around the edge in my paved pearl technique. If you haven't given this a try, it is quite fun to do. I like to add random large dots across one side at a time, then fill in with other smaller sized dots. That way, it looks a bit more random and you end up with less of a lined look. I hope you have a chance to give it a try and let me know what you think! All for now, Sue x
179 comments:
Morning Sue, a very elegant card, lovely bow as always.
Hi Sue I gave the dots a try a few nights ago and it's fun to do. Your cards are so detailed they look as though they may take hours to do but you reckon ths is quick to do well will have to time myself when I give this a try. Lol.
Wilma
Morning Sue another Beautiful card I love the colour. The backing paper is beautiful. My Dies came late last night dident have time to play But today I'm making time to play.
Take Care
Debs Artliff
Hi Sue, Love this card I really like black
and white or cream still waiting for
blinnies to arrive love the bow as always.
Nancyd xx
The Gardening seems to be taking over at the moment And the rides out on the Motorbike but I have some birthday cards to be done, your designs are always wonderful ; Thanks as always Sue It may be todays card with different dies as I haven't got yours...Yet!! Mabex
Morning sue love the card it's classic looking
I'm going to try the dot thing tonight
Thank Jayne
hi sue wow what a elegant card love your new die sue they are beauttiful x
martine x
Must try this glue arround edges it looking stunning ,Melanie
Good Morning Sue,
Another stunning card.
I have done the "Pearl" thing and the effect is rather smart, I like doing these dots.
Thanks again for sharing all your unique ideas.
Have a great day
Patricia xx
Wow Sue, love the card, have some flocked papers similar to these so will have a go at making this myself. Thank you for your constant wonderful inspiration.x
Morning, a very elegant and sophisticated card, ithas a very classic look.
Love the grey and black combo.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Wonderful card as usual sue, love the paved effect looks fiddlie to me, maybe someday.
Hi Sue, I love the flocked paper and I love the paved pearl technique, just not together . For me this is too busy, I think I shall try this design but use a plain black pierced border. As always your design is impeccable. Best wishes, Lesley x
Gorgeous!!!
Good Morning Sue, Really pretty card. Love the ruching and the brilliant bow.
Hi Sue,
WOW, very classy card. No matter what colour combo or design you do they all are really fabbbbbbbbbbbbb.
Thank you for all your lovely inspiration. I don't know if you visited creative harmony blog yesterday. As she showcased my sister's lovely necklace she made me. I think it's worth a look at if you haven't already. She does amazing things with beads. Have a great crafty day everyone.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Hi Sue
A lovely, classy and elegant card, now the glue to make the dots has gone on my wish list, have a great day
Love Tina x
Such a beautiful elegant card!
Love the ribbon and the dots.
Love it!
Good morning Sue
This is such a fabulous card and the paper you've used is so elegant, thanks for sharing. My Christmas dies came yesterday guess what I'm doing today?
Hugs x
Morning, another really elegant card love the colour combinations and the lace effect.
Lovely card. love the way you have used the ribbon across the card and paved pearl technique, must try having a go at, looks so effective.
Morning Sue,
Stunning Card have not tried the paved dots yet must have ago.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X
Morning Sue,another stunning and very elegant card.So so beautiful.
Felicie
I have some of this paper in blue, so it is definitely one I am going to try! Thanks as always for the inspiration.
The dots around the side are SO cool Sue, and look really effective. Your dies again are shown off perfectly.
Hi Sue,
Love the different textures of this card, the pearls, flock etc.
Love and light.
Suz x
Hi Sue
love the crazy paving technique as we call it here with the PVA pearls, gorgeous card as always.
Beautiful, Sue. You are so inspiring.
Hugs
Kim
x
Morning Sue,
This is such a elegant and quite decadant card. I love the rich background paper and bet it looks even better in real life with all the flocking and I love your dotty work!!
I meant to say in yesterdays comment that the Teal card I made is on my blog today. I used your new Vintage Lace border die again to make filigree pyramid effects to go each side of my Parisian Motif. I hope you get chance to take a look. I am so impressed with the versatility of this new set; You have created something really wonderful indeed and they are vieing for my No1 favourite position with Parisian Motifs/Accents (still one of my faves).
Hope you're having a good day.
Bye for now. Linda xx
morning Sue from a beautiful sunny and already warm Burgundy
Like today's card a lot particularly the ruched ribbon and colour. Started my Christmas cards
yesterday so am looking at your inspirational cards.
Janet x
Good morning Sue,
I love the black and white or cream effect it is a very formal and yet fab look. Thanks for today
Good Morning Sue, I see your back to my favouirite colours again, I love this card as it has an almost Royal feel about it love the effect of the paved dots, its so thereputic to do, i know have to try and control myself on doing it on all the cards I make, love the bow and embellishment, can't wait to give this card a go, thank you for sharing, hugs shahab xx
Gorgeous card Sue
Morning Sue, like you I love the classic and classy look that monochrome gives and this is certainly no exception-gorgeous!!
Hi Sue
Another Beautiful card so Classic I love the colours and the pave pearl technique I must try this one it really is stunning.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Hey Sue another winner, so simple, so perfect. A Monochrome Masterpiece......10/10
Hi Sue, Gorgeous card, Very textural. Love the way the dies are not a main feature of the card, but make all the difference = very subtle. With Love & Light Theresa. H
Morning Sue lovely card that paved pearl edge just reminds me of leopard print. love it xx hazel
A very elegant læooking card with all the black and white, and all the pearlworks also makes it look really awesome. Another great job well done Sue.
Beautiful! You call it simple? It looks amazingly elegant, monochrome perfection!!
lovely classic card today. My POTD arrived yesterday :) Hugs xx
very elegant card today
Lovely card, very elegant.
Clare x
very nice,colours are so elegant
xx
Morning Sue, You have surpassed yourself with this beautiful card today. I absolutely love it. I am loving your technique of cutting apertures out of the backing paper and then putting a motif inside, it looks really good. I loved the 'french knickers' ruffle and beautiful bow. Glad you found a beautiful button today ha ha. I am in love with your pave effect around the edges, I have the cosmic shimmer glues but, as yet, haven't given it a try, I will have to do just that because I love the effect and it looks like you have spent absolutely ages doing it. Lots of love from Patricia xx
Wow, a really classy card, the backing paper 'makes' it for me.
another very classy card but i have to say it looks more like a sympathy card to me. still unfortunatetly these have to be made all to often as well,take care, x
This is very much a Zoe card, I love the look of that paper and the ribbon bow and effect is stunning. Great tones too, so elegant and works for anyone while still suiting. Zo xx
Great card Sue, and I love the paper. I really like the paved pearl effect and I am dying to try it myself one day. Love Linda xxx
Hi Sue
Wonderful card. Loving the dotty frames and the cut outs. Give the card real depth, Glad to see the bows are back.
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xx
nzillingorth@hotmai.com
Sorry not popped by lately, been a little preoccupied! Do really like the pave effect with the glue, not tried that yet, does it use much glue, I wonder? Will have to have a go and see. Take care Alison :)
I love black and white combination. Such an elegant card! I love it! Hugs! xx
Hi Sue - what a classy and elegant card this is! Just gorgeous. Tried the regular pearl thing on a card embossed with a diamond design and was almost impressed with my efforts - still have to try the random technique. Kathy x
Morning Sue
I love this card, I have some black and cream flocked papers so will have to give this card a try. Love Jean x
A beautiful card as usual Sue
xx Sandra
Hello Sue
I am debating about buying those Dies of yours, they are so beautiful, but cash stash is still not overflowing... so wait awhile I think and just admire your work.
LoveMarg
Very stylish. Love the monochrome look x
Good Morning Sue,
A real Sue stunner again today, love this style of card, so rich and elegant looking.
Have a good day everyone
Happy2craft
Back and White together always looks so striking. And of course with your trademark bow - loving it xx
Just Stunning! Love, Julia xxx
Oh sue, I am so in love with your Vintage Lace die-set!! What an amazing card you made again!
Hi Sue beautiful as always.Haven't tried the dot technique yet must give it a go.
Morning Sue,
Black and white, so elegant.
Erica
Hi Sue, I also have a piece of flocked paper and haven't used it yet. This has now given me the inspiration to get it out again! Thanks and hugs, Carol S.xx
superb it could be used for a variety of occassions its beautiful
A stunning card Sue I love it all, the paper the design and the fabby embellishments.....still waiting for my dies to arrive...so playing with watercolour today hope you have a fun day take care Margaret
Morning sue, I do like this card, but looks confusing on the eye so busy. your bow looks fabulous as always x
Another fabulous, elegant card Sue.
Sarah x
stunning card
stunning card
What a lovely elegant card Sue- truly inspirational
Morning Sue, i have to say this made my eyes go funny!!! It might just be the photo or just to much to focus on at once - or the fact the baby kept me awake most of the night - he;s teething!
I love your vintage lace dies and they are my most used die set at the moment.
Emma
NICE CARD SUE
Beautiful. You have alot of patience doing the pearls dts. xxx
Hi Sue,
A quick card??!! but very classy and elegant
love from Jackie D
So sumptuous!!!
Hi Sue, gorgeous card again today, the sentiment looks like a chocolate wrapper! Simply beautiful. Linda x
Just my style, lovely card.
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x
Hi Sue, I like this one and can easily see it done in other colours. Hope I don't have to wait too long before I can get the Vintage Lace Accents. My Christmas bundle came yesterday so I have plenty to play with.
Frances
Hi Sue, Have at last tried the paved dots method and am really pleased with the result. Once you get going it is very relaxing. Love the backing paper and bow on this card.
Love Rosemarie xx
Hi Sue.
Lovely card although the colours are not for me. I can see it in another colours and will give it a go. Have a nice day.
Evis.
Morning Sue..Love the colours, the techniques and the bow as always. Ruffle a little busy for me but will be giving this one a go as I love it x
I really like the monochromatic look of this. I'm not usually one for ruffles, but this is beautifully done, especially with the die-cut to accent it. I don't usually go for flocked cardstock, either, but it works perfectly here. I'm not sure I could do it in 20 minutes, but I do believe I could at least do it. ;-)
Hi Sue a very elegant card love flocked paper i have a little of it so i think i might have a go at this one .... i do have trouble finding nice paper and card down on the south coast as we don't seem to have many craft shops xx gail
Morning Sue, A very beautiful card with those lovely dots around the edge, I am going to try this.
Hugs Sue M xx
fab card ,love the dots
Morning Sue, The card is stunning, I will give the the pearl dots a go soon, take care vanessa xx
You must have the best and steadiest hand in the world to do those pearl so well Another lovely card Sue XXX
Hi Sue, Lovely elements to this card, gorgeous bow, as always, and the paved border sets everything off so well. Anne x.
Morning Sue
What a beautiful card the flocked paper is so elegant, love the ruched ribbon. Having seen all your beautiful cards vintage lace dies are another addition to the growing list of needs.
i haven't tried the paved pearl effect a try yet but now perhaps i will lovely card as always
Wow Sue another really beautiful card. I love monochrome theme.
Janet
A very elegant card today Sue. I too, love monochrome. A x
Morning Sue
Another stunning card today. That background is so eyecatching with your colour choice.
Good morning Sue. Beautiful card today.You said it was a quick, but i think it would have taken me all day. I envy your never ending ability to inspire us all. Thankyou, Sara.
Hi Sue,I really like this card again elegant the paper is fab and must indulge myself and get some. Thank you again for the inspiration. lol Ann
hi sue love the black and white card,love decoration on the bow. the dazzlars are great i got fom create and craft,love bluebell-flowerwood.
Hi Sue. A very nice card. I love the idea of the ruched ribbon and the border on top but I think I would have done the sentiment part using other, larger, vintage lace dies instead. Unless there was not enough room on the card!! (just my personal opinion though.) It is still a very nice card and I love the bow and flocked paper. Another great idea to try out with the ribbon. Love Tres x x x
Good morning Sue
What a stunning card!
Love the pattern on the background paper. I have a couple of pieces of card, same colour, similar pattern (off cuts sold from craft classes at my local craft shop) BUT they make my skin crawl.. I hate the texture of the flocking! I keep thinking I'll give them away but the're so pretty I can't bear to! Wonder what it would be like to craft with latex gloves on!...
Back to your lovely card I really must invest start shopping for your lovely dies and ribbon...payday has arrived! Yippee!!
Have a great day!
Lara xxx
Oh WOW, Sue,
This is stunning - must have a go.
I've got some pewter with a silver fleck card I could back it with - a bargain buy at one of the shows. Only £2 for a huge pad of it, I couldn't resist! but carrying it home made my shoulder ache for days! It's been very useful though.
Sue x
What a beautiful example of just how perfect the monochrome colour story can present itself. This is stunning Sue as usual and thank you for sharing it with us.
Crafting hugs
Ness xx
Hi Sue, this is yet another lovely card - that paved pearl technique looks fun, bet it's quite therapeutic too.
This is pure class, Sue! I personally love flock, so it's great to see it teamed up with the lovely paved pearl and the gorgeous ribbon. Absolutely beautiful! Thanks.
Morning Sue, another lovely card, colours as always gorgeous and a beautiful bow
Hi Sue,
Hope you are well. This card as absolutely gorgeous. I love the rushed ribbon and the idea of the aperture with the sentiment in the middle. I think I'll have to give this a go.
Thank you for all the inspiration that you bring us.
Amanda
Xx
Dear, Sue
I am no longer capable of commenting on your cards. I can only make the most appreciative noises.
I did say a while ago that you are the Mozart of Crafting and I would not say hey, Amadeus,dig that tune, man. love, Vee xx
Hi Sue,
I like the idea of using the die to cut an apeture on the main card - hadn't thought of that. Lovely card.
Beverley W
Oh Oh Sue
Just my kind of card - superb
Vie
x
Gosh such a sophisticated look. love you ideas and inspiration. thanks Sue.
Hugs and here's to a great day to everyone.
Sue H xx
HI sue, lovely card! Have had had fun catching up with your blog posts as ive been away. I was excited to see some christmas cards but now realise Ive missed all the shows over the last week on C&C showing the new dies.:-( hopefully they will be back on soon. Take care
Sue X
Morning Sue, I have to agree with an earlier comment today you do just run out of words to describe your cards.
Another WOWSER!!!
I'm sure I have this paper so will definately be giving this one a try.
Sue B
Wow Sue, this is stunning. I love how you've used the seam binding. Lee x
Hallo Sue,
Another stunning card. Love the monochromatic combi's. Best wishes, Carolyn H. x
hi sue
Stunning card again sue you are such
an inspiration to all the crafters on the blog. your card is so elegant
the colour combo is fab. will have a go at this one when i get my dies.I did get the cosmic shimmer pearls glue will have a go.
Love Carol xxx
Hi Sue, another quick card :) we'll see! So many techniques I need to practice but just love everything about this card especially the paved pearls and the flocked paper is gorgeous.
Have a lovely day, hugs Christine H xx
Sue
Another beautiful card, love the backing paper
Margaret L
Now that paper would make a lovely embossing folder....and maybe a set of dies? Just saying........
Lovely
Hello Sue, Beautiful, sooo elegant and regal, the monocromatic look is a favourite of mine. Will have to try the paved pearl technique, it looks so effective.
Have a lovely day.
Hugs June xx
Very elegant!!
Hi Sue A beautiful, elegant card!
Hi Sue A beautiful, elegant card!
Another beautiful card.Love the colours.
Hi Sue
I hobbled to my craftroom again as i had to say what a stunning card
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat)xox
Beautiful card! I haven't tried that random dots-type border yet, but I'll have to give it a try. It works very well with your card. Love everything about the card.
hi Sue,Really like this flocked card its very pretty.The ribbon has worked very well across the bottom .Another beautiful card.Laura O
Hi Sue - this is a great card Sue and the Vintage Lace border is my favourite. I have been playing with these dies and they really are nice. I always use greaseproof paper underneath and they cut brilliantly.
A beautiful creation.
Hugs Sue Pass xx
what a beautiful card sue, I.m just wondering as I seem to have forgotten, what medium do you use to stick the micro beads, on other cards you've made?
thanks
Angie x
what a striking card, love it!! xx
Stunning! xx
Very elegant looking card!
Love Pearl x
Loving the flocked paper, very elegant, and the bow, I must learn to tie bows like you do, I saw you tie one on TV the other day and I was taught to tie my shoelaces like that so maybe I should try with the ribbon, I have some now thanks to Sam's online shop..... x
Lovely card Sue, I immediately thought 'Victorian' when I saw it, Carole Z X
Hi Sue
I just love this card, it is so elegant. Who wouldn't love to receive a card as chic as this.
Take care
Julie x
lurrrve this Sue!! lainey x
Beautiful, really affective will have to get some of this flock stuff, isn't it the same as you used on the lovely Christmas card the burgundy one with the Poinsettia's on
Jane xx
Hi Sue
WOW Beautiful, have tried and love the dots, it is so relaxing doing them! The dies are fantastic I really love them.
Take care
Margaret
Beautiful card Sue
I love how you have ruffled the ribbon and put the border on the top. I must get some wider ribbon
xxxx
Lovely border Sue- quite spectacular but me thinks it will take an awful lot of time to complete. The backing paper is really nice too.
lilygee xxx
Hi Sue, this card is absolutely beautiful!!! I haven't tried using the dots like this - I am a bit nervous to try it in case I mess it up!! Love Sam xxx
Hi sue, love the card-especially the ribbon and the addition of the frill. I have tried the dot effect a couple of times now,very therapeutic I found-until I leant on it that is! what a doofus ;-))
hope you are well. keep up the good work.xx
Another elegant card - must try the glue dots around the edges, definitely adds a different finishing touch.
This card is so gorgeous Sue, black and cream colour tones are stunning. Thanks for sharing Liz S.x
Hi Sue.
Another stunner. I tried the glue dots on another card and was surprised at how effective and therapeutic it was. Love this card.
I love these colours, sometimes the greys look more luxurious than the starkness of black and white
Gorgeous card as usual. This one is very elegant. Really pretty x
Evening Sue, I love the flocked paper and the card is just beautiful. Loving all the paved pearls around the edge it looks stunning.
Big Hugs
Linda xxxx
My favourite so far this week, love everything about it x
love this, so need some of that ribbon x
Hi Sue,
A very elegant card Sue. Lovely.
Sonia x
Again, a little too busy for me, but it is still sophisticated. Thanks Sue. xxx
Hi Sue, what a gorgeous, elegant card. What lovely flock paper, I bet it has a lovely feel to it. I do love that silky crush ribbon & the way you've done the ruffled ribbon on the bottom. There's is so many things you can do like this which you easily forget! You're a great reminder! As for the cosmic shimmer glue I have to admit I have never had any but I love how you do the pearl effect with it. I'd need a few weeks/months/years practice! Stunning card again Sue, "thank you" for your inspiration xx Love Karen xx
A gorgeous and elegant card, as always x
Hi Sue
What a lovely card. Isn't it funny how sometimes the quick and easy card can be winning cards.
Ria
very classy.
lovely black and white design.
Hi Sue,
Love what you've done with the ribbon here.
Joan B
beautiful card as always angxxxxx
Hello Sue another outstanding card lovely bow as always,
Thank you so much Sue for my third prize love the stamp set very pleased with your choice.
Love Lynda xx
Love the colours, beautiful card!
Very sophisticated card. Jenx
Monotone magic and a touch of Victorian elegance methinks! Hugs, Buttons x
hi sue lovley card again u make those dots look so easy (i dont think lol)
hugs chris x
hi sue fantastic card yet again love the victorian look of this
You make the most wonderful cards - thanks so much
Phil D
Beautiful card as always xx
beautiful card, sue... :)
dramatic and elegant love this card Zerena
I love the black and white cards that you do almost as much as your white on white. I am running out of words to describe your cards Sue, stunning simply isnt enough.
Oh my word... how elegant is this?
Soop (Su) x
Another stunning card, fab colour combo. HUgs,Moni
Hi Sue
This card is amazing so elegant and classy.
Hugs Rizwana
Another very beautiful card Sue, I love the damask background, gorgeous Helen O xxx
WONDERFUL CARD.SUZYD X
Hi Sue...Love the black and cream color on this card and your bows are great.
Take care Deborah. H :)
Hi Sue...Love the black and cream color on this card and your bows are great.
Take care Deborah. H :)
Another stunning card, love the colours.
Maggie
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