Hi friends! This is another of the floral cards that I did recently using the new stamps from Creative Expressions. These sunflowers are from the set called Festive Florals and they are lovely. You also get to have a sneak peek of one of the upcoming releases from our Couture Creations line of embossing folders called "Melody". This one hasn't been officially released yet but it will be here before you know it. I for one, think it is lovely and plan on putting it to a good workout! I stamped the bottom corner of my card, then inserted it into the folder and ran it through my GC. You could stamp this afterwards if you wanted to though, since the pattern is contained to a specific area on your background. On the top of the background, I simply stamped my sunflowers a couple of times in black archival ink. I stamped the sunflowers once more on a separate piece of coconut white card (from the neutral card pack) and coloured them with pencils. I cut them out and then took a black marker pen around the edge to remove the white cut edge from showing. I mounted the flowers on foam pieces and placed them on my background directly over the same area inked in black. You get a nice pop of colour on a black and white card. This is a kind of spot lighting technique (it is usually done within a cut out circle area.) I pierced the edges to finish it off and you have another really quick, but pretty card I think. All for now, Sue x
144 comments:
A simple but elegant card today, The sunflowers are lovely and I like that just the front ones are coloured. It makes it look so much more elegant that way.
What an elegant card. I love these white cards, with very little color. Beautiful :)
What an elegant card. I love these white cards, with very little color. Beautiful :)
Morning Sue what a beautiful card wish I could stamp like you. this card is a cheerful and elegant.
Debs Artliff
Hi sue what a lovely fresh looking card
Simple and clean
Thanks Jayne
Hi Sue I don't stamp often but this card inspires me to give it a go. Very elegant but simple. Love it.
Wilma
Morning Sue, I really like this as I love stamping and colouring so all my favourite elements combined?
Hi Sue
What a lovely fresh looking card very elegant. just love it .
joyce.e
Good Morning Sue another beautiful card with just a little pop of colour.Would also be nice just monochrome.
Hi Sue, again another clean and simple card that are always so elegant. Best wishes, Lesley x
Oh wow Sue what a different card for you hun!! i like it though x
Good Morning Sue,
Another very different card, I love where you have placed the flowers. I am not really a stamper but I will have a go at this with a large floral stamp that I have.
Thank you for all the inspiration
Have Great Day
Patricia
Great elegant card , Melanie
A simple but a very beautiful card Sue.
Felicie
Hi Sue,
another brilliant card. Love the sunflower stamp. It's a pity the embossing doesn't show up much on the computer screen. The little bits I can just make out looks great though. Have a great crafty day everyone.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Wow another style very cool. Looking forward to the new items.
Good Morning Sue. You never cease to amaze me. Every day a different type of card. This one is lovely. Simple, clean and very effective.I think this is something I could tackle myself. Thankyou.
morning, lovely and cheeful stamp simple and elegant. All the best Zerena
So simple so beautiful
Good Morning Sue,
I totally agree with all, simple but elegant, I like the white cards with a hint of colour, very elegant. I like it when you post something different into the blog, it keeps us thinking, thank you.
Have a great day everyone.
Happy2craft
Morning Sue
Well for you this is a very simple card but striking all the same. I do love those sunflowers! Love Jean x
Hi Sue, this card is lovely and very effective. Love that embossing folder. Bx
Morning Sue what a lovely fresh card nd i really like that embossing folder you have used will be looking out for that one xx gail
GM Sue - Sunny flowers for a sunny day (at last!)- 30C here today - too hot for me!
Rgs
Clare W
What a gorgeous card
hugs Linda Dekker
I like this style of card ,very elegant
morning Sue - Thank you for today's card and particularly the subject as at the moment a lot of the fields around me here in Burgundy are full of beautiful sunflowers - when you see a complete field on a hillside they are spectacular so I love love this card -will be on the look out for the new emboss folder too - once again a big thank you Sue.
Janet x
Morning Sue, what a beautiful, elegant card with some gorgeous sunflowers for a vey hot and sunny morning here in the UK! Carole Z X
Morning Sue, A truly pretty card today, loving the pop of colour from the sunflowers, love that stamp too. The embossing folder is another 'must have'. Sadly no 'bow', but a very pretty card indeed. Lots of love from Patricia xx
This is a very pretty card Sue.Sunflowers always look lovely on a card.Laura O
Lovely card, love the flowers and embossing folder.
Clare x
Hi Sue
Lovely card those sunflowers are so pretty
Love that embossing folder
Sue xxx
Hi Sue
I love the simplicity of this card, as I do not stamp I have some lovely decoupage that might work as well, love the embossing folder that will be on my wish list.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
Sunflowers are one of my favourite flowers (the other being Poppies!), and this card showcases them beautifully. Thank you.x
This is a beautifully simple card Sue. That splash of yellow is just enough. Christine x
Hello Sue
Sunflowers are such a happy Flower, an elegant card Sue!
LoveMarg
Hiya Sue,
Yet again you surprise us! Lovely bright sunny card. Really like the embossed back. X
Morning Sue lovely card very summery and elegant xx hazel
Morning Sue, What a striking card I love the contrast between the colours.
SC
Pretty card Sue, very restrained with no bow or bling. Like the new embossing effect. xx
Morning,
What a very pretty card and the embossing folder is definately on my wish list.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Hi Sue,
What a simple elegant happy card just right for the sunny day we have today.
Can't see the background very well but I'm sure its lovely.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X
A really beautiful card with some texture but the main focus being stamping. Stamping is my first love so this is a style I will replicate.
Have a good day the sun is shining and after all the rotten weather we've had I'll be out in the garden enjoying it - so no card making lol
Jan
Different and elegant. Love it!
More unusual for you I think. Pretty flowers. xxx
Morning Sue, Simply beautiful, I have a friend that is mad about sunflowers, so I have an ideal excuse to make this one!!
Love Rosemarie xx
Hi Sue - am really liking these 'clean and simple' cards you've been showing lately. Love black and white with a pop of almost any colour, and these stamps are gorgeous - off to rummage through my stamp-stash to see what I've got that will work! TY. Kathy x
Another super card. Sue you really do come out with some super ideas. Sonia x
Hi Sue like the simplicity of this card ,i am running out of words to say as every card you do is lovely.
Marion
This type of card gets a massive thumbs up from me! Classy and elegant!
Hi Sue
love your card, sunflowers will always cheer up my day.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)
Hi Sue, A stunning simple statement card. Very useful. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Good morning Sue
What a lovely simple card!
Loving the stamps and from what I can see of the embossed background (can't find my specs at the moment)it looks gorgeous!
Have a great day
Lara xxx
Simple and stylish. A great idea, again.
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x
Hi Sue
Stunning card just love the sunflowers they are such a happy flower and this stamped image is so clear Thankyou for the idea of running a black marker pen around the cut edges that's great will use this one.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
I have always been a fan of the focal colour within a monochrome setting. This card really appeals Sue. Love everything about it. Thanks.
What a gorgeous card Sue, love it
Another lovely card - like the look of the embossing folder - one to watch out for I think. The sunflowers are lovely as well.
Love the card Sue.....the stamped image is just lovely.....take care Margaret mp
Morning Sue, love the card today, the sunflowers are so pretty and I like the way you've just coloured the front ones. The embossing is lovely too.
Love Sue M x
Beautiful card. Love the sunflowers.x
Good Morning Sue,
Love everything about this. Great sunflower stamp (I would like to try cutting out the centres of the decoupaged ones and micro beading them). I like the new embossing folder very much too,
Have a lovely day. My POTW Spellbinders arrived yesterday afternoon, so I know what I'll be doing!
Sue x
clever, pretty card
Very effective Sue, with just a burst of colour. I can't leave white space on my cards, but I'll have to try because it's a nice look!
Another very versatile technique to use on manu cards with different stamps. Lovely - thanks Sue.
A great idea to just colour the front flowers Sue.
xx Sandra
Another lovely card sue-you never fail to amaze me with all your diverse ideas,take care,x
Hello Sue, Simple and elegant, the sunflowers are gorgeous, must get these stamps and the embossing folder is going on my wishlist.
Love the clean crisp effect and thanks for the tip of colouring the edges after cutting out the stamps.
Hae a great day everyone.
Hugs June xx
Ooh this is lovely, love how just the front ones are coloured.
What a lovely fresh looking card, I like the little but of colour, very elegant.
Lovely card Sue - that embossing folder looks as though it's a 'must have' for me. Pat x
Lovely card Sue. :-)
Hugs Sue H xx
Less is certainly more on todays card love it , just love it.
Take Care
Elaine H x
Hi Sue,
can't wait for these guys to be demoed by you.... I love spot lighting but think that this is even better. Thanks for sharing
Hello Sue. Another lovely card with a cheery feel with just that splash of colour. Great to make one feel sunny and bright. xx
What a lovely card....I love the new embossing folder and looking forward to it hitting the shelves!
Carolyn B x
Asunny card 4 a sunny day wonderful
Clean and simple with a pop of colour x
Good morning Sue WOW what a stunning card sunflowers are my favourite flower and have them all over my house. The simplicity of the card is so elegant and I am so looking forward to being able to get my hands on the embossing folder.
Hugs x
Gorgeous simple card. Love the sunflowers. Hugs,moni
very striking.
Morning Sue
Its great to see some different cards from you, yet still put dies and embossing to good use. Love the sunflowers (and mine are now in flower with the sunshine) so i must get this set of stamps.
Emma
hmmm not sure about this one
A great yet different look here, but it´s actually looking pretty cool. I think.
Morning Sue,
A sunny card which certainly matches the weather.
Good to see more stamping.
Erica x
Lovely card.
I love the "Melody" embossing folder.
Lovely Sue very delicate and elegant proving that sometimes 'less is more'! :)
Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx
Hi Sue
love the decoupage stamp. Gives great dimension. Smashing colour. I must get my hands on that embossing folder lol I NEED IT lol.
another card in full song
born again spellbinder
Nadine xxxhug
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Hi sue I love the simplicity of this card I always feel like I need to put loads on my cards or they look bare!! Lol will be giving this a go thanks love lesley xX
Hi sue I love the simplicity of this card I always feel like I need to put loads on my cards or they look bare!! Lol will be giving this a go thanks love lesley xX
This one is really pretty Sue, thanks for the idea!
Morning Sue, I love this technique so effective and simple.
Elizabeth x
Hi Sue
Lovely elegant card
Margaret L
I love stamping Sue - it really is my favourite thing to do in crafting. This card is simply beautiful - sometimes with a stamp like this it is certainly a case of 'less is more'. It is such an elegant design and it's nice to have a sneaky peek sometimes!!
Hugs Sue Pass xx
A lovely clean, simple and beautiful card Sue. Love the sunflower and the embossing folder. Hugs Christine H xx
Hi Sue
Doing catch up today, yesterdays card simple gorgeous, todays i thought NO Sue's not done this it's to flat and to plain BUT you did and its a WOW you have given the idea that this can be done with assorts of floral stamps, super!
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat)xox
Hi Sue,
Back from two weeks soaking up the sun and feeling refreshed and ready to go having brought the sun back with me and I'm so pleased to see Sunflowers on your page today as I had a quick look to catch up last night and saw Christmas - which I just don't want to think about at present! This is a very nice card, clean and simple, thank you. Hope you are enjoying your holiday with your mum
love from Jackie D
Afternoon Sue!
This looks really classy. Gorgeous. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Best Wishes, Sue
A fabulous card Sue, I just love the simplicity of it, and I can see that embossing folder going into my basket! lol x
I like this stamp very clean and not 'fussy'
Lovely image
Vie
x
Hi Sue, brilliant card, I love stamping and you do it so well. lovely embossing folder.
Can you please show the white Christmas card with the 2012 Tree on it you had on C & C. It was gorgeous and I would love to try and follow your design.
thank you
regards
lorraine - scotland
xxx
Lovely "sunny" card to match today's weather!
Very nice card. Love the splash of color.
Hi Sue, As everyone else says, this is an elegant card..:)..xxx
What a beautiful card.
Hi Sue
Simple but very effective and as always so beautiful. Are my eyes playing tricks no bow!
Margaret
BEAUTIFUL CARD,LOVE THE SUNFLOWERS.
SUZYD X
Fab card - I adore those sunflowers! xx
Simple, clean & elegant. Love the new embossibility,
Very nice - simple but effective and eye catching.
love lilygee xxx
Clean and Simple again but stunning, love this card Sue..... x
What a lovely sunny card, suits the day so well, I'm getting more into stamping from attending a couple workshops, so new ideas are fabulous. Ive got to say, Ive got bow and bling withdrawal though Sue, I need a a new Sue special ;-) Helen O xxx
Adorable card, love sunflowers and have some stamps of ones. Love the design and the pop of colour. Superb Sue! Zo xx
You've given us a taste of summer Sue with this card and the sun has managed to shine here in Cumbria for a short time today! So pleased you have used some stamping to show us your ideas in this field. Love the card Sue.
ValC
Love the lay out of this card but not a lover of the flower stamps.
Jane xx
I love the spotlighting technique and this really appeals to me, a very lovely card.
Love this card although I do miss one of your wonderful bows.
Sue B
Beautiful card Sue, love the sunflowers. Linda xxx
Lovely sunflowers on a lovely sunny day. Really like the stamping and then adding dimention with the same stamp cut outs
Great card. fab to see some more stamping. thanks for the sneak peek too x
Hi Sue, a very elegent card the new embossing folder look good
Janet
Hi Sue, a beautiful classy card,anyone would be happy to receive a card like this! :0)
You use stamps so cleverly Sue. Gorgeous card.
Very pretty - simple but effective.
So elegant and love the way you have showcased the sunflowers.
Hugs
Linda xxx
A different card Sue simple and elegant, love the sunflower stamp x
A simple looking but elgant card. Love this and a good idea for what seems like a quick make. Lovely x
Love sunflowers and loving the simplicity of this design.
mags
x
Sorry Sue but this card is not to my liking. I do like Sunflowers a lot but not this particular stamp.
HI SUE AT LAST MY COMPUTER IS UP AND RUNNING AGAIN I MOVED HOME TWO WEEKS AGO AND JUST GOT SET UP AGAIN,
A VERY ELEGANT CARD I LOVE SUNFLOWERS
SO FRESH YOU CAN ALMOST SMELL THEM.
LOVE LYNDA X
Beautiful card Sue, the consensus seems to be very elegant. Love it when you get stamping, it doesnt need a bow just perfect as it is.
hi sue
what a lovely card so fresh and clean looking. love the new e/folder
I am not a very good stamper but
keep trying.saying that this card looks easy to do.I will have a go with some flower stamps I have to
make this style of card.and thanks for keeping me trying all the card styles
you keep coming up with sue
Love Carol W xxx
Love sunflowers - thank you for the inspiration!
Belinda
what a gorgeous card, love sunflowers and they are perfect for todays sunny weather!!
Beautiful card Sue x
Hi Sue, love your spot lighting technique. The flowers really pop. With love & light Theresa. H
Lovely bright, cheerful and summery card.XX
Good Evening Sue
What a fresh crisp card this is..Really beautiful...Take care Hazelx
love the card sue
beautiful sunny card!!! :)
Hi Sue, this card is lovely. I love sunflowers, they're such a cheerful colour & these stamps are gorgeous. Love the embossed background & also the bit of colour on the flower to break up the whiteness. xx Love Karen xx
Hi Sue...A very different card from you today...I like the new embossing folder though...and sometimes less is more.
Take care. Deborah :)
Just lovely Sue,
Really love the one corner stamping, it is so classy.
Love Linda x
Wow, really like this Sue, very different in style but as stunning as ever
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