Sunday 30 September 2012

Resplendent Rectangles

Happy Sunday morning!  I hope you are enjoying a break from all the Christmas cards of late!  I was beginning to feel like I was bombarding you since I have so many to show.  Even though there aren't a lot of samples comparatively for today's shows (only about two dozen, after all it is only three shows, not a POTW), I really enjoyed working with these die sets.  Today's card features the Resplendent Rectangles.  I really like this die set as there are just so many options you have with it.    I started with a pale yellow piece of card and embossed it with the Garden Lattice A4 embossibility folder.  I then cut an aperture using the largest size of the rectangle set.  I love how it leaves a decorative piercing edge outside the die (you can see it nicely in the close up below).   I mounted the negative piece on 3D foam pieces as a border to my focal element.   I cut a piece of black card that I used as a background in my aperture, them recessed the die cut on top of it .  I cut the next die in the set and created a black frame which I glued to my recessed die cut.  I stamped my sentiment on pale yellow card and then cut a black frame from the two smallest dies in the set.  I cut thin pieces of 3D foam and mounted this over the sentiment, giving it dimension.  I tied a double bow out of black silky crush ribbon and added a fancy button from my stash.  I pierced the edges of a double black mat to finish the card.
 As today is Sunday, it is also time to draw the winners of the weekly comment game.  This week's winners are:
Karen Edwards!!!
Jean Johnston!!!
CraftingMarg!!!

Congratulations!  Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your prize.  I hope you remember to tune in today at noon until 2pm and 5 to 6pm to see the rest of the dies on offer.  If you aren't in the UK, you can watch the shows on your computer at www.createandcraft.tv  Just remember it is live and the times I have listed are for the UK.  All for now, Sue x


149 comments:

Unknown said...

Sue,
These look like fun dies. This card is simple yet lovely.

Karen R said...

The dies look great and a useful (essential?) purchase!
Love the card - very clean lines but the card looks very elegant xx

hollyberry said...

Hi Sue
These dies look lovely especially when your talent and inspiration are added!Looking forward to seeing you on C&C later today.

Unknown said...

Very nice & neatly done. Love this card. Thanks for sharing :)

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, the dies and embossing folders look very interesting you are just a tease. I love this card and look forward to your shows today. I said I was not buying any more "stuff" but oooooh I want more.

Wilma

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue

Beautiful card, love the colour combination. The die looks very interesting and I do have the embossing folder already and love it! Will be watching you today. Love Jean x

Erica said...

Morning Sue,
Love this card. Can't wait for today's shows.
Erica x

Pam said...

Hi Sue, the card is lovely, very dramatic in these colours. I never tire of seeing any of your cards Christmas or otherwise, just keep them coming. Looking forward to todays shows, hope you enjoy yourself.

Unknown said...

Morning Sue....Love this card..I have just ordered some of the dies..I wont be able to watch the live show's, i am sure all will be gone by the time i watch the recording's......

Happy crafting
Chrissie x x x

auscrafts said...

these look like useful dies to have Sue

cebelica said...

Very elegant card. I love it! Hugs! xx

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Sue. Very clean, classy card. Love the dies. See you later.

Sonia Jones said...

I really like this card. It's a simple card to make but has an elegance about it. Realy hoping to catch your shows today but will record them just in-case. Hugs Sonia x

sarah hyett said...

These dies looks really great. Another fantastic card. X

Heather T said...

Good morning Sue
What a lovely elegant card it sounds easy to do but looks as if you've taken ages to make it. I am away for the weekend but I will be watching you on my iPad I have also set my Sky + box to watch when I get home. I can't wait to see your demo's to get some inspiration.
Hugs x

kimberley said...

This is stunning Sue-really looking forward to your shows today-it's been too long.Congrats to the winners-I remain living in hope,take care,x.

Patricia said...

Good Morning Sue, Beautiful card as always. I have these dies, but my how you can make then sing!!!!
Look forward to seeing you later
Have a great day

Patricia x

barbiepinkfairy said...

Lovely card. Can't wait for the shows!

Marleine said...

Morning Sue,
Like the card, great dies. This card is very serious in its style. Suitable on many occasions. X

nannapat said...

These dies look really versatile & this design is one that would be good for the guys. Looking forward seeing you at midday Sue. Pat x

baconbits said...

Morning Sue,
Really like this card,even though it is pretty edged it is ot frilly - socould be used for any occasion.
These dies have been on my must haves for a few weeks now - maybe today they willhave to come home...
Looking forward to the shows.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x

Unknown said...

Morning Sue what a great card looking forward to seeing the shows. I've set the recorder so I can keep them. Loving the colours it could easily be a mans card.
Take care

Debs Artliff

Nanna Tina said...

Hi Sue
Another lovely card, all set for the shows today
Congratulations to the winners
Happy crafting
Love Tina x

Jackie Calvert said...

Hi Sue, This is right up my street. I really like the use of positive and negative, with a contrasting colour, it works well. Really wish I had a grand calibur for the A4 size.

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, Lovely card, loving the colours and the resplendent rectangles dies look gorgeous.
Looking forward to watching & recording your shows today.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Christine Harrop said...

I really love this die set and this is a fabulous card using it.It looks so elegant. Christine x

joy said...

Hi Sue
WOW this card is lovely.
I have to make a special card for my twin sisters birthday and you have given me a great idea.
I will be watching you today.
joyce.e

Marion said...

Hi Sue I really like how you use the negative piece ,must give it a go ,looking forward to the shows.
Marion

beachie said...

Really like that A4 embossing folder and the frame set could be very handy. Cant wait for the shows
Audrey x

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Gorgeous card so elegant loving the sneak peak of the dies for today's shows have set the recorder but hope to watch live.

Hugs Annx without an "e"

kelly said...

Beautiful card Sue,the dies are so pretty.Looking forward to the shows.
Have a great day,kelly.

lydia jordan said...

Hi Sue,
Great card love it all the dies look very interesting, Another set for the long wish list.
Looking forward to your shows.
Lydia
X

Jenny Marples said...

Love the layers on this Sue. Looking forward to C&C. Hugs, Buttons x

Ecco of Sheffield said...

morning Sue
It's nice to see the new A4 die as I have just received mine a couple of days ago and haven't managed to use it yet so thank you. The A4 seem to be very popular as I am having difficulty buying - always sold out -. Anyway I really like today's card - it looks very involved but as you describe it and take it step by step all is revealed. One for me to try -definitely.
Janet x

Unknown said...

Fab card. Love these dies and the Marvelous Squares. Hugs, Julia xxx

marg said...

Hello Sue!
I have these Dies, and they are beautiful and now I have a GRAND CALIBUR ! ! I find its easier to cut the larger intricate Dies, so I can copy ( lol) some of your cards !
I am looking forward to today Sue!
LoveMarg

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Sue,
A lovely card, the die is really pretty, love the layers. Looking forward to your shows today, also love the dazzler on Julia's blog today.
Have a great day everyone.
Michelle (happy2craft)

Anonymous said...

Love the look of this card Sue it is so stylish. I should have been on holiday today but couldn't go due to ill health - the plus side is I get to watch your shows - what a great pick-me-up!! Can't wait to see what you can do with these dies. Love Yvonne xx

Joesgrandma said...

Good morning Sue. Lovely card and paper. Looking forward to the shows today. Thanks Sue.

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, this card is really lovely, like these dies, but had to make a choice between more dies and the A4 folder. So the folder won. Congrats to all the winners. Bx

Linda said...

What a great card
hugs linda Dekker

nmty said...

hi sue, love the card, the blue card is lovely. hope your shows go well, will be watching when i can.

lv norma

gwen70 said...

Beautiful card Sue, roll on eleven o'clock

Unknown said...

This is beautiful Sue. I've been trying to make a black and white card, but I keep chickening out and adding colour at the last hurdle! Good luck with your shows today. Maddy x

Janice K said...

Oh dear... another set to add to my wish list! This card looks so detailed yet sounds so straight forward - love the effect that's created. x

hazel young said...

morning Sue gorgeous card, love the look of these dies. will be watching today need my Sue Wilson fix xx hazel

Sue Yorkshire said...

Fabulous card

Looking forward to todays shows

xxxx

Christine Hussey said...

Morning Sue, the new dies and embossing folders look very interesting and your card has showed the resplendent rectangles off beautifully, very elegant. Will be recording the shows to watch later. Have a lovely Sunday and congratulations to the winners, hugs Christine H xx

Missmizog said...

Beautiful card Sue. I have ordered mine already.
Have a good day everyone.
Sue

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, These rectangles are just beasutiful and can see lots of uses for them. Do you think the government would double my pension so that I can get all the spellbinder dies I want!

Love Rosemarie xx

Anthea said...

Good morning Sue hope all goes well today and thank goodness you are back on c&c ! beautiful card could be used for both male and female cards. Budget will not stretch to buying anything today :( but I just love these dies and grand m-bosabilities. Hugs xx

Lisbeth said...

Another wonderful card. Love the dies and the colour scheme. Can't wait for todays shows

Lisbeth

Victoria said...

I like the new dies, and your take on them. Looking forward to the shows. Best of luck. xx

nzillingworth said...

Hi Sue
Fabulous dies and fabulous card. Even the negatives look great.
Can't wait for the shows
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillingworth@hotmai.com

martine said...

Hi sue another wonderful card,love the new dies,i will have to have them all lol xxx
all the best martine xxx

sue said...

Morning Sue, this is a lovely card, looking forward to seeing shows today.
Hugs Sue M x

Clare Powell said...

Lovely, elegant card Sue. Looking forward to watching your shows later.

Clare x

Fuchsia said...

Wow ! gorgeous card
I cant wait to watch the show xx

Jenny L said...

Hi Sue,
Wonderful card, so wonderfully done as usual. Love those dies. Sadly not able to watch today. Will try to record though.
Have a wonderful crafty day.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

nattyboots said...

Morning Sue

I cant wait to see more of your samples if this card is anything to go by we are in for a treat .

Enjoy your day

See you soon
Elaine H X

alimecca said...

Hi Sue
You've done it again! Lovely card. Looking forward to the shows today although some of the stock has already gone!

Carol H said...

This is a lovely card, but not sure I like the colour scheme.

inkybliss creations said...

This is really beautiful Sue !!

EmmaT said...

Morning Sue, stunning card, love the layout and colours. Im getting everything done so i can sit down and watch you later.
Emma

EmmaT said...

Morning Sue, stunning card, love the layout and colours. Im getting everything done so i can sit down and watch you later.
Emma

Lacelady said...

Lots of scope with these dies, looking forward to C&C today.

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, another item for my wish/ Christmas list! Lovely card once again, looking forward to the shows today. Take care, Jess.

yorkielass said...

Hello Sue, Fabulous card, the dies are very interesting, and loving the embossing. Good luck with the shows, will be watching.
Congrats to the lucky winners.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx

Laura O said...

Fab card ,love what you do with dies .Laura O

lainey said...

love the layers Sue, real classy card :) lainey x

Margaret corgi owner said...

Well at last it is Sunday! Recorder is set to record and credit card is at the ready it may be raining but who cares? What a super card and as always fantastic instructions thanks again Sue.
Margaret

evis said...

Hi Sue.
Love the card. I am recording your shows in case I miss anything.
Evis.

Unknown said...

Lovely! Can't wait to see you later I love your demos you make it look so easy! :)

Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx

Anonymous said...

Fantastic card Sue, just love black and white

June x

hotpotato said...

roll on 12 noon!

Julie and Phoebe said...

Morning Sue, yet another lovely card. I'd love these dies but I've bought that many recently I really just can't afford to buy any more until I get paid :-(

Housework and homework is done so we're ready for a crafty day of tv today (with a bit of card making in between). We hope you have a fabulous day today.

Julie and Phoebe
xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
These dies look lovely together. Unfortunately I am having to work so can only record the shows and I know all the stock will be gone but at least I will be able to see your demos. Hope it all goes well and congratulations to the lucky winners of the blog candy.
Beverley W

Sandybee said...

Love this card Sue and looking forward to todays shows, I've ordered the A4 embossing folders even though I promised myself not to buy but Hey Ho it's too late now LOL

xx Sandra

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue,
What a beautiful card, Love the embossing folder and the dies. looking forward to todays shows. Good Luck, Love BrenLel

Margaret, said...
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AnneRD said...

Love the card Sue, really looking forward to the shows. Anne

leslee said...

Morning Sue
Have already purchased this die and look forward to watching you on c&c have set the record button. This card is fab and I can't wait to get in my craft room and have a go
Lesley

Ladock girl said...

Loving the resplendant rectangles they make cards look very elegant. Linda xxx

Joan D said...

Beautiful card fit for any occasionXX

Cassieajh said...

Morning Sue

I have had these dies for a few weeks now & playing with them has beeen such fun it is so good to see how you have used them. Hugs x

Anonymous said...

Lovely card Sue am recording shows today as family is here for granddaughters birthday so will be watching tonight.
ValC x

Margaret, said...

Hi Sue,Lovely card,
Margaret T

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue, this card is truly beautiful! Love the colours, and those dies look amazing! Looking forward to your shows today. Love Sam xxx

CraftyJo said...

Hi Sue, this is gorgeous, love the details showing in the close-up.

Glass Daisy said...

Love the card, Sue. Yesterday's was absolutely gorgeous too.
Sonia x

Anonymous said...

I like the elegance of this card which I feel would be good as a sympathy card.
Not sure about the black but the closeup looks navy on my screen and I would prefer this if I were to make the card myself.

fame01 said...

nice card alround,you could use this idea for so many different ocassions . looking forward to the shows today .. hugs sarah .xx

Ita said...

Hi sue love the new dies and the card is stunning.congrats to the wunners and am so looking fordward to your shows to day
Smiles
Ita

Debbie Tinks said...

Sue lovely card

MARGARET said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card, love these dies
Margaret L

sued99 said...

Just seen this on the TV. Looks great!

lesley sinclair said...

hi sue this is a simple yet stunning card and im glad i got this set cant wait for them to arrive looking forward to watching the rest of your shows love lesley xx

ALI said...

Great card Sue, Just watching you on C&C thanks for the tip on making a border with the lattice die, would never have thought of it.

Linny said...

Im watching you too today, love the card with the gold leaf.

Christine said...

An impressive card today, and it should definitely have a place in our crafting arsenal.
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x

Marlene said...

Just seen your show love the gold leaf, got family to buy me some dies for xmas presents and bought your crinkly paper as well love ALL your cards today will be watching your later show as well will have to try and keep the purse closed !!!!!!!!!!

ang said...

very elegant card angxxxx

Abuzz With Creativity said...

Very elegant card again Sue. I'm recording your shows to watch later as my 4 & 2 yr old don't allow me to watch properly! I did however go on line as soon as it turned 12 & order everything I wanted! I bought all dies & folder sets (which were cheaper by that time than when I looked earlier - had a feeling that might happen so held out ordering early) & lots of crafting essentials. Bit more affordable split over a few months, even though I can't really afford it at mo after all the other dies I bought on your Christmas shows ;-). Never mind, you only live once! Congrates to the winners. One day I might win something :-). Claire xxx

Unknown said...

Great card! So simple and so elegant :)

Unknown said...

A lovely card Sue. Just caught the last half hour of the show, looking forward to the 5pm show

melody said...

Lovely card, your demos were great today, brought both multi buy die sets an few other items, looking forwad to the next show.Hugs Melody

SusanP, Kent said...

Hi Sue,

Love this very much. Any colour looks so great with black!
Disappointed that the Garden Lattice A4 embossibility folder wasn't available individually today. Had to purchase the multibuy just to get it. Tragedy!Having seen what can be done with the dies though, only the bank manager will be sorry!!!!
Fab demos again. Will be watching you later with Dawn (if there's anything left) LOL.
All the best,
Sue

jordiegirl said...

Love that Sue. Very nice - something I could make I think.

Meg Owen said...

Love the effects you have got with these dies Sue.
I will try something similar but with black and white.

Margaret O
xxx

nikkib said...

shows are set to record Sue, as are all your shows..... will enjoy watching them tonight in bed with a cuppa and maybe some choccie..... I love this card and these dies are really nice, another couple of sets to add to my collection, notice I say collection as I havent used them yet... (dont tell my OH LOL.....) x

salem said...

woow card love these dies and labels 8
great shows

Maid f Kent said...

Very elegant card, have so enjoyed your shows. Nobody demos spellies like you. Hugs Ann

Carole Z said...

Hi Sue, oh what a relief to see you back doing Spellbinders! Had to record Toolshed, but was home for the last show...thanks for the tip about removing the tray from the older GC's..I have now removed mine too. Love the card, just saw it on TV :) Carole Z X

magpie said...

This is lovely Sue, saw it on the C&C show. I managed to see 12pm til 1pm & at the moment you're still busy! Fantastic dies & love the fancy lattice background. Wow, the gorgeous cards you have made & demoed. It's been wonderful to see you back on the screen. Hope you have a great time at the Kettering show. You are a busy bee! You take care of yourself & try & rest too. We do love seeing you & want to see you more often, but there's your mom & family to consider too. I have elderly parents (82 & 84!)but they're not as far away as your mom...."Thank you" for your inspiration. xx Love Karen xx

Kylemore Kards said...

Love these rectangle dies and need to be added to the "wanted" list.Another beautiful card. Thanks. Hil xo

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Well I'm in awe at your talent yet again. Have watched all your shows today and of course, had to buy the resplendant rectangles. (Got the marvelous squares already)
Those cards are just beautiful, you are quite right - the sky's the limit when it comes to combinations/placement of dies.
Thanks for sharing with us.

Anne Chilvers said...

Hi Sue, such a beautiful card ! I've just watched your 5-6pm show with Dawn, love to see how you use your dies, and the Lattice one is fab. I emailed in with a pic of a Golden Wedding card I made for my neighbours, it wasn't read out, but you picked me out of the cup so I get to receive one of your cards, thank you for that ! I hope you saw the pic I sent in, your card will go in my craft room and inspire me when my mojo goes walkabout ! Take care, love Anne x

Jan.moogie said...

Sue missed your shows, its been one of those days, sorry. Love the card as it uses one of my new dies. x

Lara B said...

Good evening Sue
Lovely card, saw this today on C & C.
The dies are gorgeous, each one so different! The the potential for so many looks with the different combinations of dies...mmmm!
Love the embossing and the gorgeous bow!
Have a great evening!
Lara xxx

hazel said...

Beautiful card Sue.Lovely colour tones and beautiful dies.Loved your shows today managed to get the A4 folders and the lattice die.Cant wait to work with them..Take care xx

Vie Carter said...

Loved this card

Caught your shows today, emailed in but not lucky enough to get a card - will try again

Great to have so many sell outs - well done Sue

Vie
x

ria gall said...

Hi Sue
I loved your demos today on the Tool Shed very inspiring.
This is a beautiful card very stylish.
Ria

Marion Turner said...

Hi Sue
"Love this card"
I enjoyed all your shows today,
I'm so glad I have the dies that that you had on C&C, because I bought POTD on Tuesday.

Love Marion x

Unknown said...
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Lizzie said...

Hi Sue
I have just bought these dies and the folder I will send you a pic of the stepper card i did it took me longer to work out the measurements with the card being A3 size lol!
Todays card is a beaut.
Brill demos today
Thank you Lizzie (serial copycat) xox
PS congrats all winners

Unknown said...

hi Sue,
This card is loveley,
enjoyed all your shows today,
You, Deano and spellbinders,WOW
HUG'S
Pam

Su said...

I must get my hands on these dies Sue, have the Dec' Labels 8 and must admit it was hard to choose which to buy - having seen your gorgeous samples on air and here I realise it's not a choice it's a necessity - lol!

Su (Soop)

Tres said...

Hi Sue. I went to write earlier this morning but the computer decided to pack up on me. I think your card for today is geat. I love the matting and layering with just two colours and those lovely fancy rectangle dies. I fell in love with the garden lattice m-bossability A4 folder and just had to get it on its own. My brain cant figure out how to extend the smaller folders so I am really pleased they have made bigger ones. Lots of love Tres x x x

sallysbitz2 said...

Just beautiful Sue x

Did watch one of the shows on create & craft. Love to watch coz I love to get inspiration & tips.

hugs sally x
sallysbitz.blogspot.co.uk

Barbara said...

Very pretty card Sue! Have recorded all your shows to watch tonight uninterupted.

marg0006 said...

Love the colors and frames used.

marg0006 at verizon dot net

jennywren1947 said...

ovely card sue missedur show was away
hugs chris x

Carol S. said...

Hi Sue, Another gorgeous card. I love the look of these new dies. hugs, Carol S.xx

Crafty Mum said...

Hi Sue,
I loved the shows & recorded them so I could watch the demo's more closely, & these new dies are just stunning.
XXX Crafty Mum

Gail R said...

Really elegant cards, wish I had half your talent!

Sue Parish said...

Hi Sue,
Fab card - love the dies and the folder.
Thank you for the shows. I enjoyed them so much and have recorded them to watch again.
Congrats to the winners,
Sue xx

Linda Simpson said...

Fabulous card and love black and white together. The dies are fabulous too.
Congratulations to the winners too.

Hugs
Linda xxx

Jane said...

I have these dies not had ago with them yet. Looks very pretty love the colour combo.

Jane xx

lilygee said...

A really nice card Sue - love it.
lilygee xx

Cumbrianlass said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful, so elegant and love the big bow
Janet

Rach83 said...

I love the idea of having the die-cut recessed inside the aperature. Brilliant! Super texture on this one and I love that embossing folder too.

Rachel x

Claveh said...

Hello Sue, I think this is a stunning card, I think I like it as it is so easy to achieve! xxx

Christine said...

Another fabulous card, these latest dies are beautiful and it is already in my collection.
Christine xx

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