Hi guys, I know I seem to be bombarding you with Christmas cards lately, but I have bunches of them and so much of what I have been working on lately, I can't show just yet. As I often do, I used the negative piece from the snowflakes that I cut out for another card. I just couldn't bear to waste it. I picked an aqua based decorative paper for the background. It does have a nice tone on tone pattern to it, but I have coated it with micro beads so I couldn't get my little camera to pick up that detail (you can still see it nicely if you are holding the card though). I mounted my negative piece up on foam pieces for dimension and I added pearls to the centres of the snowflakes. I stamped a small sentiment on the same decorative paper and cut it out with one of my Vintage Lace tags and mounted it in the corner. I tied a double bow out of the aqua silky crush ribbon and added a large round Dazzler over the knot for the other corner. I was feeling the need to play again with my paved pearl technique as I find it so fun (and oddly relaxing) to do. I have had a few emails about it so just to give a quick recap on how I do it, I start with a wide border area and place random large drops of the Cosmic Shimmer PVA glue around one side. I then go back and place more random drops of a slightly smaller size around. Then I go back and fill in as I go along doing one full side at a time. By placing the random drops it helps me keep it from lining up too much, ensuring a more random nature to it. If you haven't tried this technique yet, I encourage you to have a try! I'll try to give you a break from Christmas cards tomorrow. All for now, Sue x
Hi guys, I know I seem to be bombarding you with Christmas cards lately, but I have bunches of them and so much of what I have been working on lately, I can't show just yet. As I often do, I used the negative piece from the snowflakes that I cut out for another card. I just couldn't bear to waste it. I picked an aqua based decorative paper for the background. It does have a nice tone on tone pattern to it, but I have coated it with micro beads so I couldn't get my little camera to pick up that detail (you can still see it nicely if you are holding the card though). I mounted my negative piece up on foam pieces for dimension and I added pearls to the centres of the snowflakes. I stamped a small sentiment on the same decorative paper and cut it out with one of my Vintage Lace tags and mounted it in the corner. I tied a double bow out of the aqua silky crush ribbon and added a large round Dazzler over the knot for the other corner. I was feeling the need to play again with my paved pearl technique as I find it so fun (and oddly relaxing) to do. I have had a few emails about it so just to give a quick recap on how I do it, I start with a wide border area and place random large drops of the Cosmic Shimmer PVA glue around one side. I then go back and place more random drops of a slightly smaller size around. Then I go back and fill in as I go along doing one full side at a time. By placing the random drops it helps me keep it from lining up too much, ensuring a more random nature to it. If you haven't tried this technique yet, I encourage you to have a try! I'll try to give you a break from Christmas cards tomorrow. All for now, Sue x
149 comments:
Just goes to show that with a little planning you can get 2 cards (or more) out of one pass through the diecutting machine. I can see the microbeads. What a nice touch to the snowflakes on that beautiful background paper.
Love it, beautiful and sophisticated!
Great idea with the negative waste.
Hi sue what a stunning card i love the snowflake dies, the negative are as stunning as the die what a great way to use them, i think your dies go so well with the snowflakes it reminds me of a sweet, the micro beads can tranform any plain piece of card or paper into a expensive looking card thank you sue xxx
martine xxx
love it great idea to use the negative waste
Hi Sue, you bring a whole new meaning to the word "thrift". This is a beautiful way to use up the negative pieces. Love the colour theme too. I dont care if they are all Christmas cards, just love to see them daily.
GM Sue - I like this v. much - will be having a go at this one also.
Rgs
ClareW
Lovely card, I'm so addicted to the pearl glue this technique is great article get to use lots of it x
Lovely Sue, I really need to look at the bits that are left after I have cut dies I hardly ever look and this card is so effective using the negative that is left.
Thank you for waking me up! LOL! I promise to look more closely when I do things it is like getting twice as much from our dies!!
Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx
Morning Sue another stunning card. I'm like you I love this colour I will have to have ago putting teal behind it. I like the cosmic shimmer pva dots around the edge. I've got the dazzlers and I put them nearly on anything. Take care Sue
Debs Artliff
Good morning Sue. That is a real work of art. Absolutely awesome.
Good morning sue
'joy to the world'..another beautiful card!
Love your recycling lol!
Have a great day!
Lara xxx
Good Morning Sue,
Another lovely Xmas card, I wonder what you are playing with now!!!!!
I am also wondering if we can get the coconut card in a pack of its own, as I bought three packs of the neutral card stock, but I have used nearly all the white out of all of them, any chance this could happen, as it is my favourite card to use now.
Have a great day everyone.
Happy2craft
Hi Sue, what a good idea, you certainly bring great cards for us to enjoy.
Wilma
Very clever use of the negative card. I must look at this technique!
Hello Sue
Nice to see you using the waste! I seem to accumulate a lot, but as I have a Cuttlebug, my pieces are not as wide as yours....... so I will make smaller cards using this technique, but I will give it a try! Thanks for your Inspiration Sue!
LoveMarg
Hi Sue, that is a good way of using up the negatives that are cut. Love the colours on the card as well. Bx
Good morning Sue
We all make more Christmas cards than any other so the more ideas the better. You would never think that today's card was made out of waste it is such an ingenious idea. I like the colours you've used they are so pretty. I can't wait to see what you are 'playing' with lol
Hugs x
Absolutely gorgeous creation here again Sue. I almost don´t know more words to come up with to describe it LOL. Love the colors here too a lot.
Morning Sue, This is another quick but stunning card and a great idea using the waste. Love Jean x
morning Sue from a beautiful sunny morning in Burgundy - again you have reminded me to use the neg piece of card and I keep forgetting - must try harder - and they make a stunning card - simple, elegant and quick - what more could we crafters want when making C.cards by the dozen.
janet x
what a beautiful card (as always) sue!!! i love the details and color!!! :)
Don't apologise for giving more xmas cards Sue-it will be on us before we know it!!Another stunner of a card and a great reminder from you to 'waste not want not as my old gran used to say.Looking forward as ever to what you are working on now although i'm sure my bank manager wouldn't agree with me,take care,x
Hi Sue, I have been looking at the placement if my dies since you alerted me to the effect of the negative, however, mine never look as good as yours. I think I'm too mean with my card I need to leave more positive space. Shall keep trying. Best wishes, Lesley x
Hi sue
What a beautful card you have done again. You always give us such good ideas. Thanks
Hi Sue
Love the card and the colours, I made one like this in black and white, and will make more just need to plan out the dies when cutting.
Happy crafting
Tina x
Hi Sue once again a simple but elegant looking card .dont no how you keep doing it but please carry on.
Marion
Fab card. Will have to have a go at the paved pearl technique. Love, Julia xxx
Hi Sue,
wonderful card. Thank you for reminding us about this style. Must have a go with different dies. Have a great crafty day everyone.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
I love the pearl technique, had a go recently and it's so easy. Lovely overall effect with the cut outs.
Hello Sue,
This card just proves there is no such thing as waste in crafting, adding microbeads gives the snowflakes a real lift.
I just love the paved pearl technique and have used on a few cards it always looks fantastic, thank you for passing on yet another idea.
Have a great day, Love Bren
You do elegant so well. Did you cut the tag out of the background card, that would be even more thrifty
Lovely. Might just copy this one. Thanks. Hil xo
Just smashing! I love ideas on how to use negatives.
Great card, lovely colours for a cool Christmas card x
Really loved this - must plan my die positioning in future so I have some good pieces of negative waste! Thanks for another great idea.
Lovely card - I love the border - I have the glues now I need the patience to give it a try :) You make amazing cards - thanks for sharing them - Penny
Im loving all your Christmas Cards Sue [gives me time to copy the lay out ]and time flies so quickly it will soon be upon us
Will be having a go at the dots border later .
Take Care
Elaine H X
Great use of the negative image, waste no, want not! I love the colour too.
Great way of using the negative 'waste' and love the colour of this card. Thank you for sharing it with us. Beverley x
Gorgeous card Sue
Lovely card Sue. I was just cutting out some snowflakes yesterday and was thinking it'd be lovely to use the negatives and have colour showing behind - you've proved that's true :)
Clare x
Love the Christmas card samples keep them coming as we all need ideas and how to create these wonderful cards you make. Hope to see you back on C&C soon.
Patricia
Morning Sue, Another beautiful card today. It is fascinating me how you can even make a card out of the negative waste and it look as stunning as this card. The micro beads enhance the snowflakes and the teal and white is a winning combination. I just love the random faux pearl technique round the edges, as yet I haven't plucked up courage to give this technique a try, I will have to give it a go, because I love it so much. Lots of love from Patricia xx
Great idea for using the negative. Love the use of the micro beads and the random pearl technique.
Mags
x
Hi Sue, A bit of planning instead of rushing ahead with ideas, such a simple notion! lovely card and very ptetty colouring
love from Jackie D
A joy to behold. Gorgeous Sue! Thanks
Gorgeous card Sue, love the colours and the use of the negative..really don't mind the Christmas cards at all...I think most of us crafters are bombarding ourselves with them at the moment! Carole Z X
HI sue,
Love the negative use here and the colours are great as well.
I too don't mind Christmas cards you are giving us some super ideas.
Lydia
X
What a great way to use the waste, two cards for one pass thru die cutter.
Beautiful Sue
Love the way you have used the "waste" from your snowflakes. I must remember to place my dies so I can do something similar
Sue xxx
I'll echo the style with my comment: beautifully simple.
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x
Love the colour on this card Sue, really pretty.
Have a good weekend everyone
xx Sandra
Morning Sue, Love the use of teal again!! Another gorgeous design, I don't know how you manage it but I'm very grateful for the inspiration-thank you! x
Amazing card Sue, absolutely stunning. I don't mind how many christmas cards you show us if they're all as beautiful as this! Pat x
Gorgeous. Just love this. you are driving me crazy with ideas I want to try but my craft room / home office has been ripped out for decorating and I am like a lost soul! Lol! Happy weekend .... off to crack the whip I want to get back crafting!!
Sue H xx
Hi Sue
love the technique & the colours that you have used.
I soooooooo need to start my Christmas cards (like yesterday), it will save the rush on the weeks before Christmas, which is always such a busy time in our household.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)
Hi Sue
What a lovely card ,and from the negative too. Love the colour. Good use of the micro beads. Must say that since you have started using them, I found mine buried in my stash from years ago, in many colours. Re-vitalised my die cut swirls. X
I would never have thought of cutting the snowflakes to use the waste as a topper. Beautiful card which makes one set of dies so much more versatile.
Beautiful, i always use the negatives from dies. xxxx
Hi Sue what a stunning card love snowflakes and your colour scheme is beautiful. I like to cut some of the flower dies like this and put a very dark contrast card behind saw you do this on C&C hope you don't mind me copying itxx
Have a lovely weekend.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Another wonderful Christmas card,thanks Sue. Hugs xx
What a lovely card - again! I must say, I'm a fan of faux pearls and have done the border on quite a few cards. Not as beautiful as yours, Sue - but everyone else was impressed (non-crafter recipients).
Have a good weekend.
This is fun, a neat technique. I thought you would do an Olympic themed card. Happy weekend
Morning Sue, Another lovely card for Christmas. I can testify that the paved pearl effect is great and very relaxing, have tried it several times now. Have a great weekend.
Love Rosemarie xx
This is one of my favourite techniques. Works really well with flower dies too. Would be beautiful on ice blue paper as well. Thanks for reminding me about it. xx
lovely card , love the idea of using the waste bits angxxx
Morning Sue
This is a great card and idea so you get 2 cards from one cut, also saves waste! Great for bulk makes. Love your choice of colour for this one.
Emma
Love this card. It's pretty and utilizes the negative spaces in a fun way.
Jan
Love this card. It's pretty and utilizes the negative spaces in a fun way.
Jan
wooh thats lovely what a lovely card from what most of us throw away
Hi Sue, Love the idea using the negative. The pearls in the centre of the snowflakes are a gerat touch. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Hi Sue, certainly different and would work with almost any background colour.
Frances
Morning Sue .Have tried the random dots on a few wedding cards that I did and everyone loved them.Love the micro beads they give this card a really classy feel.Beautiful card.Laura O
Hi Sue - gorgeous card, colour and a great way to use the negative. Just have to e a bit thoughtful when placing the dies in the first place. Must try this. TY. Kathy x
Love it
Grimsby Chris
Hello Sue, Keep the Christmas cards coming. This one is stunning, love the colours and the micro beads and paved pearls are amazing.
Will watch my negative pieces in future, as my Mum used to say, waste not, want not.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas.
Have a lovely weekend.
Hugs June xx
Hi Sue
Another lovely card. Have to say I'm pleased with all the Christmas cards as you're giving me loads of ideas for mine! Like others have said I'll have to watch where I'm placing my dies when cutting though!! Thanks Sue for all the inspiration.
Another beatiful Christmas card. I often use the faux pearl technique but have not done it in this format, so I shall have to give it a go.
Very lovely card Sue, sparkly, a big bow and a dazzler, all a girl can ask for, thank you Helen O xxx
The microbeads underneath are such a clever idea - just adds that extra 'ooomph, Sue. I love the colours and the fact that this is the negative piece of the card - I always forget to use it!
Hugs Sue Pass xx
What a stunning card and i love the fact that the snowflakes are still able to be used on another card. Another successful card. Sonia x
Good Morning Sue,
Shows what a little planning can do.
Tried yesterdays card, I am rather impressed with my results.
Thank you for the inspiration
Have a Great Day
Patricia
patricia-summerhousecrafts.blogspot.com
Lovely card Sue, looking forwards to your forthcoming shows.
Jane xx
Morning Sue
Love the card clever use of the negative and the patterned paper behind it looks fantastic. Another idea for Christmas must get in the spirit soon
Love it Sue, don't mind all the christmas cards as I am trying to do some of mine and I pick up loads of ideas
This is really brilliant, I love it and hope to have a go at "copying" this one! xxx
beautiful card. i always love the paving effect, great use of waste card. thank you
Hi Sue
Yesterdays card and todays (doing catch up again) are beauties l love there simplicity I'm running out of ideas for special Xmas cards so you can keep them coming lol!
I have used the negative with other die cut outs and put family pics behind them then framed them,
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat)xox
beautiful card. i always love the paving effect, great use of waste card. thank you
Hi sue this card is stunning especially when you realise its made up of the bit we normaLly throw away!!! Keep the xmas cards coming as I've got all the dies but need to have ideas on what to do with them!!! Lol love lesleyxx
Good Morning Sue
Another winner what can I say but WOW!
Keep the Christmas cards coming as time is marching on and we will all have lots of cards to copy
Love all your work
Amelia x
Hi Sue
Beautiful, beautiful card and one I may have a go at!
Love Sue
XXX
3 cheers for negative spaces and waste card!! Gorgeous!! Its always wonderfulwaking up knowing I get to see a beautiful card in the morning!!
Waterford
Hi Sue,
Woohoo, this is my sort of card. Love the colour, use of the dies....everything.
Sonia x
What a good idea and so elegant too! I think I might need those snowflake dies.
Hi Sue
Lovely card
Margaret L
Hi Sue,
I REALLY love this. My snowflake dies are coming out right now!
Best Wishes,
Sue
Hi Sue, another lovely card and te colour is fab. Don't mind how many Christmas cards you show as I need all the help I can get. I do enjoy using the negatives but just need to think where I'm placing my dies. Haven't tried the pearl edge yet think that's the coward in me lol! Have a great day, hugs Christine H xx
Hiya Sue,
I love the fact that you used the negative, many people throw this away, a waste me thinks!! i love Teal and have bought quite a bit of that Teal ribbon from Sam, hugs, Vick xxx
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I love the fact that you are posting Christmas cards - I really need to get round to starting to make some and I'm definitely going to use some of your ideas for inspiration, so thanks and keep it up!
I love the fact that you are posting Christmas cards - I really need to get round to starting to make some and I'm definitely going to use some of your ideas for inspiration, so thanks and keep it up!
Good idea to use the waste off snowflakes. Different use of the dyesXX
Hi Sue
What a lovely card very nice
Best wishes
Jane Llewellyn
Hi Sue
love the colour. Also like the no waste with spellbinders. Yes going to have to get on with the christmas cards. Thanks for the encouragement.
born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
I never get tired of looking at your hristmas card Sue they are all beautiful, love the snowlake dies they are so versatile x
What a wonderful way to use up what would normally be waste card.
Lovin your ideas
Hugs Suzanne x
Lovely card Sue, those dies are on my list!!!
Beautiful card Sue, will have to copy this one. Love it. Hugs Ann
Afternoon Sue, beautiful card and 2for1 too which is always good for us frugal crafters. love this card really like the colour combinations. xx hazel
Hi Sue, another stunning card, I just love the negative effect of this design, definately a technique to try.
lv norma
Lovely card!
Beautiful snowflakes that remind me of the sea :)
Hi Sue, this card is lovely - the colour scheme really works well. Love Sam xxx
Hi Sue, this card is lovely - the colour scheme really works well. Love Sam xxx
Absolutely love this card Sue and shall be having a go at it tomorrow. You are so inspirational.
Lots of love
Gay x
Hello Sue. A lovely way to use wastage. Must try to remember to plan ahead more often so I can make 2 cards for the price of 1. Thanks.
Regards
Anne
Beautiful...Just love all your cards. Love Marion x
I think this card is lovely, what a great way to use up the card that too be honest I would probably discard after cutting out the pieces I needed. If only to have a small amount of your imagination.
Sue B
Lovely Christmas card. Hugs,moni
Afternoon Sue
What a lovely card, I would never have thought of placing the dies so that I could then use the negative. I will certainly be trying out the Cosmic Shimmer technique, it looks so effective
Best Wishes
Hi Sue, What a stunner love the aqua
and white, done this technique with one
of the flower dies they turned out
great.
Nancyd xx
Wonderful card today Sue
The colours are stunning and great bow
Simply superb
Vie
x
Good Evening Sue
I have never though on using the negative of the dies..Just shows that there is way more than can be done with Dies..A beautiful card Sue ..Take care Hazelx
ABSOLUTELY LOVELY.SUZYD X
Stunning card Sue > Melanie
Brilliant card,& love the aqua & white colour scheme
Love using the negatives - they make such lovely cards - this is very pretty Sue and like the colours.
love lilygee xxx
Very beautiful
hugs Linda
I like this! Thanks for the inspiration.
A fab idea for using up what would otheriwse be waste card. I think I will be using this idea more often when I remember to plan my cutting so as not to waste card.
take care.
Hi Sue,
A good reminder to me here to try the paved pearl technique, have been meaning to but I've not got around to it. Lovely card.
Joan B.
FABULOUS Sue, you are such an inspiration.
regards
lorraine - scotland
xxx
Awesome Sue! I love the aqua and white together.
Hugs
Linda xxx
I do love the way you use the waste pieces to make a card, a great way to use everything....
Love your card Sue - its great when the negative from die cutting works for another card - doubles the card making
Good wishes
Phil D
Another lovely card! I like how the micro beads add sparkle and shine to the snowflakes.
Love this card and the colours, the micro beads are really something special. Linda xxx
Lovely card again... I can see the micro beads and can't wait to try them just need to get my hands on some!!!! Love the use of the negative on a nice background paper. Another winner :)
Best Wishes
x
lovely card sue
Gorgeous card yet again Sue using the negative piece. Love the colour, love the snowflakes, love the shimmer pearl technique, I can imagine how relaxing that would be, love the dazzlers.....& love that bow...! Beautiful! Keep 'em coming! xx Love Karen xx
Oh Joy! - I've got everything needed to make this one! (including the ribbon - and it's my favourite colour too!) Haven't done the paved pearl technique yet but here's my chance to try.
Hope you're having a great weekend,
Sue xx
Lovely card, Sue. Don't waste a lot of negatives myself! Amazing what you can use them for..
Cathy - Drogheda Ireland
Hi Sue
This is my first comment on your blog.
Have followed your blog for months and love your card designs and colour combinations. Bought a GC a few months ago and have got hooked on using spellbinders dies. Have got quite a lot already but haven't any Christmas ones yet. I can't wait to get the holiday tree, snowflakes,heirloom baubles, oh and all the others!
Very sweet and cute!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Sue...another fab card...what color card did you use?...it matches perfectly with the ribbon!?!
Very clever to use the negative...I have used some of my negatives as small frames in my scrapbooking.
Take care and hope to see you soon on C&C...nobody demonstrates like you...we've missed you...so please hurry back.
Take care. Deborah :)
Another gorgeous card Sue, I really must start using the negatives! lol x
great card love colour
Love it great use of the negative Sue
thank you Lynda xx
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