Hello my friends! A new card to show today as I have been having a play with the new "Dandelion Wishes" stamp set from Creative Expressions. I started with a piece of coconut white card and stamped my wildflower across the bottom in black archival ink. I stamped it several times without reinking it to get second generation (faded) images too. I wanted them to look as if they were growing wild silhouetted in a field. Next I cut a frame using the Grand square nesties. I mounted several layers of foam pieces on the frame to raise it up above the centre piece and matted it onto a larger black piece of card. I embossed the centre piece from my frame using the itty bitty polka dot mask. I inked a piece of white card with forest moss, then broken china, then Dusty concord in a layered fashion. I dried it well with a heat tool and used my anti-static pad over it then stamped and embossed my sentiment. I cut it out with Labels 18. I made a faux nestie from white card to mat it on, then cut the larger size of labels 18 in black as the last layer of my focal element. I mounted it on foam in the centre of my frame. I had a tiny bit of leftover inked card from my sentiment so I cut two small butterflies and added them to the top corner of my card to finish it off. This was a fun play for me as I haven't gotten inky in quite a while! All for now, Sue x
185 comments:
A very different card today but still pretty. I personally like more "bling" and maybe one of your famous bows.
Lovely idea! Love the card! I like the fact that it isn't a 'samey' card! It's fab to have so many diverse cards that arnt the usual style! Thanks Sue! Jx
Hi Sue, it's great to see how much variety you bring into card making, no bows, no bling, just simply lovely.
Wilma
Hi sue now this is interesting not seen anything like this before it's pretty
Thanks Jayne
Good Morning Sue,
Well!! this is a very different card.
Not my style but I like it,it`s making me think about the stamps I have and NEVER use.
Have a Great Day
Patricia
different but I really like this card
Hi Sue, firstly many congratulations reaching that super milestone on your blog, you deserve it for your continued inspiration. I love your style, but todays card its a beautiful change, I love it.
All the best, Edwina
Good moring Sue..A very different card for you and getting all inky. Love all your techniques and a very pretty card. There's a lot out there like this style (in my opinion)which I really do like but I love 'Your' style better. Thanks for sharing, Beverley x
I love this card Sue, the stamping and stamps are beautiful! Carole Z X
Morning, what a fantastic card, the layered effect with the ink really pops on the card and it is nice to see more stamping, will be adding this set to my collection.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Great card, love the colours and texture.
this is so different from your usual cards but a wow card, thanks for sharing Melanie
Morning sue what a beautiful card I'm not a stamp but I'd love to have Ago at this love the colour.
Take care Sue
Debs Artliff
Very different look for yopu but I love the style and the images. lovely, xx
Like to see your inky creations Sue as stamping is really my fav technique, so thanks for this card and for explaining the way that you created it.
Hi Sue A very different type of card today but I love it's simplicity with no bling!(Not that it sounds simple to make).Bling is beautiful but not for every card!
Good morning Sue, I love this idea and want to have a play now. So simple but so effective.
Have a lovely day.
Elizabeth x
nice
Hi Sue
Love the card, but I don't stamp so will be going through my paper stash to see if I have something like your stamped background and give that ago.
Happy crafting
Tina x
Very pretty would make an ideal concept for a variety of occasions.
LOVE this stamp set Sue, and the colouring on the sentiment panel is beautiful. Hugs, Buttons x
Morning Sue, A totally different card today for you Sue, but I love the simplicity of it. I love how you have got the colours on the labels die, they are seamless, they just merge into each other, simply love the small dotty mask and the stamp is beautiful. Personally I always prefer 'bling' on my cards, I would dot glitter onto the stamped foliage. Truly a fresh-looking card, lovely. Lots of love from Patricia xx
Great card. I'm loving that stamp set. Julia xxxx
Morning Sue,
I really love doing this style card. This is lovely. Butterflies and flowers are my thing and find it hard not to include them in all. X
a change in style and a lovely card
Phil D
'morning, a very "fresh" looking card, I don't do much stamping but that's not to say I won't!. A lovely card to aspire to. Mabex
Hi Sue, I think this card shows your talent as a crafter, it is a different genre from your usual and I like it. I for one would like to see more of this type of work, than you. Best wishes, Lelsey. X
Gorgeous, love those stamped flowers.
Very effective. xxxx
Hi Sue, a lovely card, good idea stamping and then cutting the frame. Bx
Hello Sue
I really must make more use of my embossing folders than I do your background is very effective against the foreground! Thank you so much it is lovely.
Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx
Good morning Sue, one word WOW
Hugs x
GM Sue - love the multi colour label/sentiment effect - really unusual I think!
Rgs
ClareW
What a different idea today. So simple but stunningXX
What a striking card, so lovely. The background is so effective. Lovely effect.
Wow! A gorgeous card, the wildflower stamp looks amazing!
Good Morning Sue. Now this is different. I think its fabulous and very striking. I have stamps similar to this and they are sitting in the bottom of my box. Todays job is to route them out and have a play.
This is beautiful and so different.
Simply gorgeous!
Wow, this is different and I just love it!! Christine x
Hi Sue
This card is so different to anything you normally do but I do like it, think this is a must have a go card
Sue x
Sue,
This is a dandy card. Fun to see something new.
morning Sue = we have a beautiful sunny morning here in Burgunday but what a change of mood your card is today - I love the sentiment -I haven't seen this one before but must look out for it.
The colouring is lovely on the rest of the card and it's always nice to have a change of direction sometimes. I really do like i.
Janetx
A very good morning to you Sue,
had to get my brain round that one, it is brilliant.
And I have JUST THE STAMPS for it, too - must try it.
Hi Sue,
Wow this is different for you its just lovely. I love everything about it must give this a try sometime but with a different stamp.
Have a good day,
Lydia
X
I really like this card for a change - no bow, so very suitable for all sorts!
Nice card. Like the sentiment Thanks sue
Love the fact that the stamping is on two layers.
I love your normal style but there are many people and occasions when it would be a bit too much and this and adaptions of it would be just the thing.
I love this card :) the stamp is just lovely
Von ♥
Hi Sue,
What a beautiful and understated card. I really love it, it's so different from what you usually do. Lovely.
Faith xx
Hi Sue, what a beautiful card - it's great to get inky once in a while isn't it!
The raised frame is a brilliant way to display the sentiment. Thank you, as always, for the wonderful inspiration.
Have a happy day - Sylvia x
Hi Sue
I do like this card .IT'S got me thinking now lol
joyce.e
I love this card, The raised frame for the sentiment really sets it off.
Carolyn B
Gorgeous card, fab stamps. Hugs,Moni
Good Morning Sue !
I hope all is good with you and the family!
I really like this card it is so different from your usual ones and is so interesting !
LoveMarg
Hi Sue, WOW this is lovely and very different but I think I will have to practice my stamping skills before trying this one.
Hope all is well! Hugs Christine H xx
what a lovely card Sue ,very differant for you.I like it with out the bow for a change.
Marion
Outstanding!!! I love seeing the wide range of your talents and not letting yourself get defined by some sort of "signature look." I have to say that this is one of my favorites. I'm losing interest very quickly in butterflies, but that's just me. I know they will be around for a long time and I'm OK with that when I see a card this lovely.
I just love stamping and getting inky so I think this card is ace.
It could also be done quite thin to go in the post too.
I really like this card. It's "plain and simple" which is all you need sometimes. I really love your signature cards too but this is stunning in a different way. Hope this make sense!! Soniax
Hi Sue, what a nice card and so different from your usual.The frame really sets the sentiment off nicely.Hope your weather better than ours
Carole N xx
Hi Sue, what a nice card and so different from your usual.The frame really sets the sentiment off nicely.Hope your weather better than ours
Carole N xx
Gorgeous card, love the colours on the sentiment piece.
Clare x
Hi Sue - so different, but a style I like. I'm into silhouette stamping at the moment. That sentiment focal is just wonderful - will def be trying that. Kathy x
Hi Sue i love this card , it does not need the bows and bling,and the frame really sets it off , well done
Elaine H X
Hi Sue this is lovely, thanks
Hi Sue
A beautiful card just love this
Hugs Dianne xx :)
I love this! I love anything that involves inkiness! I love the contrast with the sentiment panel.
Hi Sue,
What a lovely card. Different from your usual style but good to see you stamping again.
Erica x
Love it! Sorry been quiet, not been so good but have been popping by to look as always. Love this design, very Zoe! Zo xx
wow that is spectacular i love it
Good Morning Sue,
What a surprise!! I love it when you post the unexpected, really like this card, simple but stunning. I am not very good at stamping, but I keep playing with them, it is fun, I like getting messy, I have Archival Plum fingernails this morning, cant get it off properly, lol!!!!
Have a great day everyone.
Happy2craft
Morning Sue
A no bow card but still stunning results. I don't know how you do it!!! Love the way you have used the stamp and the shading on the sentiment is lovely too! Love Jean x
Love it. my kinda card. I do like it when you combine stamping and spellbinders. Thought of another use for micro beads. sprinkle on your nail polish.....
Hi Sue,
not been able to visit your blog for a few days, but I'm back and I've missed some lovely cards. Well what a superb design one you can treasure and keep as a lovely picture, but then all of your cards are like that. Have a great crafty day everyone. By the way it rained nearly all day Saturday for my granddaughter's wedding.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
I am not a great stamper but this is a very pretty card.Just shows how clever and versatile you are Sue-an impressive lady,take care,x
Hi Sue, wow, I love this card, love everything about it!x
ha ha im havin a lil chuckle 2 myself i thort how clever u were lining up the stamp so accurately on the layers b4 i realised wat u dun absolutely love this must have a go thx again 4 ur inspiration ova the summer im going 2 try n set up my own blog so u will have 2 come n see wat u inspire me to do x
That is such a pretty card Sue. Sounds simple too when you explain how to do it - but I'm not too sure that it's that easy! Pat x
What a truly beautiful card giving a feeling of peace and tranquility I just love it.
Have a good day
Margaret
Morning sue lovely card can't wait to see the new stamps xx hazel
I love this card, must try it out.
I love this one. Great idea with the stamping. Splash of colour is nice too.
Morning Sue, this is such a pretty card. A change from your usual style but I love it all the same.
Lv Sue M x
Hi Sue, this is so different from your usual style, but I love it, especially the multi inked butterflies. With Love & Light Theresa. H
What alovely soothing card I feel as if I could walk through the field brilliant Sue x Can't wait to see more of the stamps.
Such a different and unusual card for you Sue but another triumph - how do you come up with your ideas?!!! Brilliant. Love Yvonne x
Hi Sue
Love the stamping , and anything done in a silhouette. Butterflies just finish it off. Love the faded sentiment, i did a card like that not so long ago. Enjoy the messing with ink.
Yes another brill job.
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Hi Sue, I love it when you get inky! I do it most days, so I love your inspiration. Gorgeous card. I have a similar stamp that I have used in a similar way but not with the frame. So I can have a go at this later. Hugs, Carol S.xx
What a lovely card and great idea to cut it out after stamping so the flowers match up!
That is a fantastic stamp, I want one!
Anyone would love to receive this card, I shall be pleasing friends and family with the design!
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x
Hi Sue, I love this card!..It's a nice "easy" one for me, cos I'm not very successful with stamping/colouring in, but I reckon I could do this!!..In fact I'm going to try this today. I don't have the dies but will just cut out freehand..:) Thanks for your inspiration each day..Enjoy your time at your moms..xxx
Hi Sue, This card is a bit different for you, but still very nice. take care vanessa xx
Hi Sue, A nice card I remember when you first
came to C&C it was all about stamping it is nice to see you back
into it.
Nancyd xx
Hi Sue, a lovely idea with the stamps and the frame looks fabulous. I love the sentiment topper it really "POPS" against the white background.
Hugs
Linda xxx
MOrning Sue, unusual for you to do alot of stamping on your cards and i LOVE it, this card is more my style. Must get that stamp set.
Emma
SUE LOVELY CARD DIFFRENT
hi sue i love this card its simple yet dramatic and i do like the idea of raising the frame around the image love lesley xx
Morning Sue, I love this stamp, and the effect it gives. This is a lovely card that anyone would be thrilled to get.
Love Rosemarie xx
Good morning Sue, this is such a lovely card, with different techniques. It is a breath of fresh air, to get the crafty juices thinking of different types of crafting. Hugs Ann
I like the simplicity of this card.
Thanks once again Sue.
Grimsby Chris
Hi Sue. What a lovely card!! I love this stamp!! I love how you have inked the sentiment in different colours. It makes a great focal point for the card. A truly great card for any occasion love Tres x x x
Mmmm, need to think about this one. I like the style of the card but less stamping would be what I would do.
Hope you are having sunshine over there, we've got rain AGAIN ugh!.
Margaret O.
Wow! love this card Sue, so different but still beautiful x
Beautiful card Sue. I always loved your stamping ideas and it's nice to see that you still do them. x
Lovely card Sue, I had to read the 'instructions' several times and look at the close-ups before I understood how you'd done the frame bit but now it's clear :)
really super card Sue, love the stamps i with i cold purchase these stamps but i have trouble cutting them out as my hands are nt strong enough, i with you could buy the already done as their are some stunning stamps and lovely sentiments xx gail
Hi Sue
Gorgeous card lovin the stamps they are always such fabulous images crisp and clear from your creative expressions stamps. love the colours you have chosen did you cut the butterflies out with spellbinder dies???
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue, I really like this card & will definately have a play using your idea wih the frame.
I remember seeing you stamping alot on C&C must have been before you got a grand calibur, you are the fastest stamper I have seen & all of that work was beautiful also.
When you return from the USA can you bring some Californian/Florida sunshine with you please.
Sue B
Hi Sue
Wow love this effect and will try the stamping idea with some similar stamps i have too
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat)xox
hi sue
this card is different from your usual cards but as beautiful as ever
debbie pugh xx
Morning Sue
Great to see some more stamping ideas incorporating spellbinders dies Sue. Love the effect you have achieved on this card.
Val C
Very pretty card, really like it
hi sue wow what a lovely card xx martine xx
Good morning Sue, What a pleasant suprise for a dreary Monday morning. Love the simplicity of this card, the effect is sooo stunning. The colouring of the focal element makes the card pop. Getting inky is fun, I enjoy stamping and have a few Creative Expressions stamps, will have to get the Dandelion Wishes.
Hugs June xx
I love this card sooooooooooo much.
Jean x
I love this card sooooooooooo much.
Jean x
What a stunning card, you are so clever Sue, I am not sure my stamping would turn out as good as yours has though.
Hi Sue, what a beautiful card. I love the stamps. A very pretty card! Love Sam xxx
Beautiful Sue, beautiful. xxx
Beautiful. I luv this.
Sudha
sudha-kalra.blogspot.in
this is just so beautiful Sue - very simple and effective - very beautiful xx
Love this card Sue, simple and elegant, would like to have a go at making it, and then I thought...maybe adding snowflakes in place of butterflies, and changing colours, or adding glitter, and a different sentiment it could be a relatively easy Christmas card.
GORGEOUS CARD WITH A BEAUTIFUL SENTIMENT.SUZYD X
Lovely card :-)
Very pretty card. Love the sentiment on it. It's nice to see some simple cards once in a while that I would probably be more likely to try making.
Fabulous card! The colour combo used on the sentiment is really lovely and the new stamp set looks gorgeous xx
Really love it Sue - you are such a good stamper and love to see you doing stamped cards - this is a very delicate stamp and I have to have it - very versatile and as you show us it will make wonderful borders too. Thanks for sharing.
love lilygee xxx
Very different not your usual Sue card,but it gets a big thumbs up from me,Love it.
Christine x
Great to see you stamping again Sue! Love the card, the frame really makes the card stand out.
Afternoon Sue,
This card is beautiful with no bows or glitter!! wow a departure for you but looks too,well done.
Carol xx
Hello Sue,
I love this card - the way you have used the stamp and coloured behind your sentiment its just gerogeous.
Hope you are having a good day, Love Bren
Ho how lovely this one is really affective love the idea.
Jane xx
love the card, think the wildflower stamp really makes it.
janst
Very different from your signature style Sue, but I love it, Im just learning all the techniquest with stamps and powders etc, I love all the effects you can achieve, they are enless. Thank you Helen O xxx
Omg I think I just made a word up in my post "techniquest" it was supposed to say techniques lol xxx
Ohhh I adore this card I love stamping must have these stamps love it love it love it!!! Sue hugsss xxx
Lovely card Sue, I really like the fresh look of it.....
Truly a masterpiece Sue. You are such an inspiration xx
I love the effect and the stamp is really nice and I bet really versatile. No ribbon! have you run out, I could tell you where to get some good ribbon from.....
Beautiful card, very original, nice colorful sentiment and white and black backgroud :)
Different but still great.
Wow wow wow love this card Sue x
Hi Sue
Completely different but till stunning.
Margaret L
Hi Sue
Completely different but till stunning.
Margaret L
Hi Sue,
a different look today but I love it. The stamping is great and the colours around the sentiment are wonderful.
Joan B.
Hi Sue, what a fabulous card and I love the colours you've used.
God bless
JANnXX
Two of my favourite techniques, stamping and spellbinders. This is A lovely card, hoping to see more of your stamping and colouring/embossing rather than just a sentiment ( don't get me wrong I love your cards that are sentiment and spellbinders, this just make a lovely alternative)
beautiful, very different x
I love this one Sue - very much my style. There's just the right amount of colour to make an impact. I think the stamping is great with the faded images in the background.
This is a really lovely card and I that be borrowing the design - so to speak!!
Hugs Sue Pass xx
Oh, this one is brilliant, love it, such a different idea to your usual. Thanks for bringing us such beautiful ideas. Alison :)
Beautiful card and what no bow!!
hugs.....wendy
Stunning card Sue, love love it. Such a simple idea but so effective xx
Love this card Sue. I really like how you've layered and blended the colours in the sentiment. The wildflower stamp looks fantastic too.
I love this with the stamping on. I still love my stamps even more than my Spellbinders and I miss you not giving us the inspiration that you used to do in this area, now that you do not stamp very often.
Stunning card today Sue. Great idea to stamp the image and then cut out the frame. Will definitely have to try this technique.
Mags
x
Good evening Sue
What a joy to behold, this card is gorgeous, I love everything about it - colour, sentiment ink etc!
So glad you decided to get inky!
Keep calm and ...carry on inking!
Enjoy the rest of your day
Lara xxx
Good evening Sue
What a joy to behold, this card is gorgeous, I love everything about it - colour, sentiment ink etc!
So glad you decided to get inky!
Keep calm and ...carry on inking!
Enjoy the rest of your day
Lara xxx
very different , love the background
Wow Sue, this is stunning. Really love it. Simple (I like simple)but elegant. Will hace to try this one. You mentioned an antistatic matt - whats that for? Thanks
Teresa (Nottingham) xxx
hi sue
lovely card today all the different
techniques you have used. the card looks so pretty and stylish I am not that good at stamping but will keep trying. the colours are so nice and fresh lovely card to sent to a friend. you still amaze me how you keep coming up with so many styles
of cards.
love Carol xxx
what a fantastic card sue love it must try this thanks sue
hugs chris x
Wow how beautiful, this is stunning Sue. Lee x
Beautiful card. Martina
Really different to your normal style, but fantastic as usual. Love the multi generation stamp effect on the wildflowers.
I love this card, it is so different! I must have a try at this one. Debra W
This is fabulous. TFS.
So so so pretty! Like this card very much. It comes across as a very calming card with a beautiful sentiment. I love those meaningful sentiments. It's nice that you're doing a few cards with stamping. What beautiful colours you have used too. Beautiful Sue, just beautiful. xx Love Karen xx
Gentle, serene, and very, very pretty. I love it - and the stamps and your choice of colours, Sue. A really lovely card, Sue x
Really like this one...love the color combo and adore getting all inky!
R/
What a great ideas you've got!
Beautiful card.
oh my what a stunning card that would be suitable for any occassion,love the stamping on it.would it be at all possible for you to start and include the size of card you have used please in the description of the card
very pretty card
Vie
x
This card is really really beautiful! I love wild flowers.
Pearl x
Very different Sue.
Lovely card. Anne x
Well what can I say that I didn't say on the last post. Everything I love about your crafting.
A beautiful example of simplistic stamping with elaborate results.
Simple shapes with dynamic visuals.
This is definitely another one of those 'I love it' cards.
Hugs Linda x
Thia is a real stunner Sue, and I sooooo love this card with these wild looking flowers. It´s absolutely gorgeous.
Such a gorgeous card, Sue I love labels 18 and those stamps are delightful too and lastly I can hardly wait to get that gorgeous Jewel flowers and flourishes set to be able to cut those cute butterflies
Lisa
xx
ps. I am enjoying playing with the goodies I got from you. lots of love and enjoy CHA too :D
I love the contemporary feel of this card along with the use of colour it is beautiful.
Hi Sue
Love this card - completely different from your usual cards - love it, love it, love it!
Geraldine
Love the colors in this card Sue...they go very well together...I'm a stamper too so it's nice to see stamped images in your cards.
Have a nice day! Deborah :)
love the use of the stamp in this card
very different but a nice card xx lynda
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