Sunday 7 October 2012

A Lavender Hello

Happy Sunday!  You know what that means, time for the comment game winners to be announced!  First a quick card rundown.  I used the new A4 sized Grand embossibility called Garden Lattice for my background.  No fiddling around with extending the pattern here.  One shot and it is done, love that!  I had a small piece of the fancy lattice die sitting on my desk so it became a little frill for the bottom of my card.  I cut the largest two sizes of Decorative Labels 8 out of lavender card with a sticky adhesive sheet attached to create a frame.  I then did exactly the same with the two smallest sizes in that set.  I peeled the backing paper off and micro beaded both of them for texture.  I mounted them together on my background in opposite orientations and stamped my sentiment to fit inside the smaller frame.  I added some lavender seam binding and a messy bow,  pearl embellishment and stick pins between the sections of the card.  Finally I added a small white butterfly from the Jewelled Flower set and some flat back pearls to my frame as accents.  I really like lavender and white as it always looks so fresh! 
Now for the names of this week's winners since you have been so patiently waiting!
The winners are:
Beachie (Audrey)!!!
UtilityGirl!!!
Snapdragon25!!!
 
Congratulations to all!  Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your prize! All for now, Sue x



151 comments:

kimberley said...

Not sure about this one at all Sue.Not really my style.It may be the photo but it looks a wee bit 'peely-wally' to me.Still wouldn't do if we all had the same tastes,take care,x.

Patricia said...

Good Morning Sue,
Well these BIG embossing Folders are certainly on my I NEED list......... Love today`s card and in my favourite colours as well.
Have a Great Day

Patricia x

Hellma said...

I absolutely love this card it is beautiful.

Heather T said...

Good morning Sue
I love everything about today's card, the colour, style and the embossing. What are you doing to me Sue? I now NEED this embossing folder lol
Hugs x

Christine Harrop said...

I absolutely love this card. Like Patricia - my favourite colour and the dies are great. love from Christine x

Unknown said...

Morning Sue, love colours and design of this card are just the ticket. Just got delivery of grand embossing folder and dies from C&C yesterday and longing to play today. Congrats to winners.

Wilma x x

auscrafts said...

I like this card and the soft colours you've used

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue,
Very pretty design. Love the elements used. Can't see the colour properly, so would like to see for real. X

Anonymous said...

Love the colour combination of this card, I am waiting for my fancy lattice die to drop through my letterbox. Thants for all the inspiration Sue, have a good day.

Edwina

baconbits said...

Morning,
A very pretty card, the colours are fab and those new dies are amazing. Liking this card alot.
Congratulations to the winners.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x

Lin W said...

Must put the big folders on my must have list.
xxx

Linda said...

what a lovely card
hugs Linda

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Sue. Such a pretty card. So delicate and feminine. The background is so lovely and the bow is heavenly.

Jan.moogie said...

Got to get me some large embossing folders they are great. Love the colours and the simpleness of this card Sue. x

fame01 said...

love this card the colours are one of my fav combos ..my fancy lattice die came yesterday carnt wait to play and i do NEED the A4 embossing folders think they may aft to go on my christmas list . hugs sarah ..xx

Jenny L said...

Hi Sue, and good morning.
A fabulous card, love the embossing folder, and the lattice die at the bottom. The colours are sooooo pretty too.
Have a wonderful crafty day.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue

Not so sure I like the frame on this one but do like the colours and the embossing. Congratulations to all the lucky winners. Love Jean x

JAO said...

Lovely card Sue , texture and colours are just right.

Penni said...

Gorgeous card - I love the Button and Pins in your bow.

Hugs
Penni
X

Unknown said...

Morning Sue,
this is my style sue,
i love it, the colour's, everything
Hug's
Pam xx

Rose in Chester said...

Good morning Sue,
It's so gorgeous - I'll see whether I can do this using the resplendent rectangles........

ellyscard creatief said...

Lovely colors on your card.

Gr Elly

lydia jordan said...

Hi Sue,
Singing to me all of the way, love the lavender one of my favourite colours, I too need the large embossing folders. Oh to have more pennies.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X

Nanna Tina said...

Hi Sue
I have the A4 folders on my christmas list so keeping fingers crossed for santa.
Love this card as it is my favourite colours.
Congratulations to the winners
Love Tina x

joy said...

Morning Sue
I like the colour and what you done with labels 8.
How ever this card is not for me. don't know why.
Have a great day
joyce.e

Jenni Murphy said...

Hi Sue, I have just got the lattice die, good idea to use as a border, can't wait to have a play! Love today's card clean and elegant. Have a great day Jen x

Unknown said...

Good morning Sue I loved this card when it was shown on C&C but seeing it close up its beautiful I love every thing about it. And congratulations to the winners today. Take care sue

Debs Artliff

nannapat said...

Love the way you've used the dies Sue & the embossing folder gives a really pretty background. Pat x

Unknown said...

Another very pretty card. The embossing is lovely. Maddy x

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, Gorgeous card today and lavender and white (my favourites), just gorgeous. I love the new A4 embossing folders, they will be going on my list of 'wants'. Love the frill of lattice at bottom of card too, and the bow is gorgeous, as always.
I had a go with my basic lattice die yesterday, I tried it without the wax paper first and when trying to release it some of the edges tore, so will be trying 'with' the wax paper today ha ha !!
Congratulations to the lucky winners, you lucky ladies.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Anonymous said...

GM Sue - another must try - love the lrge embossing folders - will only be buying these from now on if I can get the patterns I want - will they be doing them all in A4 I wonder?...
Rgs
Clare W

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue

Beautiful lavender card :)

June x

Oksana said...

Hi Sue, beautiful card in lovely colours. Great embossing folder also!x

lainey said...

love those dies Sue. lainey x

Unknown said...

Lovely Sue!
The large embossing folders are great I am so pleased with them and this one really sets off your card today very pretty indeed.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Crafty Hugs
Heather xx

p.s. When are you on our screens again I am getting withdrawal symptoms? LOL!

Joesgrandma said...

Stunning Card Sue. Love the texture and the colours. Have a great Sunday!

Erica said...

Morning Sue,

I love lavender and white so this card is right up my street.

Erica x

Jane in Spain said...

just beautiful!

gwen70 said...

absolutely gorgeous

Ecco of Sheffield said...

morning Sue
I too like lavender and white -they are innocent colours for me.
I also have the background A4 garden lattice as I couldn't get the trellis die and still can't so I really like today's card as it is so gentle.
I am off to France tomorrow so will not be on line for a couple of
days so by Wednesday I shall have
withdrawal symptons.
Janet x

Janice K said...

A stunning card in beautiful lilac. x

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Sue,
Lavender and White is a lovely combo, these dies are really great, so many combinations, you can make such beautiful frames, just like todays post, just love them.
Congrats to the winners, have a great day everyone.
Michelle(happy2craft)

beachie said...

Hi Sue I think those A4 folders must be the best thing ever. Your card is stunning, very feminine card, and I adore lavender
Audrey x

Clare Powell said...

Lovely card, love the colours.

Clare x

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue - just love this card, especially the colour. My dies arrived yesterday so I will be able to replicate this card - can't wait to use the A4 folder! Have a great Sunday. Love Yvonne xx

Sue Yorkshire said...

Morning Sue

I love this card, the colour is beautiful.

oooh more dies on my wish list, its a good job Christmas is on the way lol

xxxx

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, love the layout and colours of this card. I have the embossing folder and it is fabulous. Congrats to the winners. Bx

Unknown said...

Lovely card Sue. The decorative labels dies are so pretty. Julia xxxx

Jane Yates said...

Fabulous card - such a pretty colour xx

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, Now I NEED the large embossing folder, Santa are you listening. I love the lavender colour on this one always a winner. Hope everyone has a peaceful Sunday.

Love Rosemarie xx

Carolyn said...

Beautiful and love the colour xx

Glass Daisy said...

Hi Sue,
Oh so pretty.
Sonia x

Anthea said...

Good morning Sue, have to say that Im not 100% sure of this card, I think its the way the frame is cut there is too much going on in the cut. Love the A4 mbossabilities though and the colours of the card. Hugs xx

Victoria said...

Lovely colour, pretty and fresh. The Grand embossing folders take the faff out of creating stunning backgrounds! Thank you again.

salem said...

geat card

Wendy L said...

I love this one and the colour is lovely xxx

Maggie said...

Just received my large embossing folder and I love it!!! Lovely card xx

Karen R said...

Great card Really impatient for my set to arive now to start playing. xx

marg said...

hello Sue!
I need that embossing folder, and the colours are lovely too!
LoveMarg

Anonymous said...

Love this one Sue - and micro beads are a dream to work with.
ValC x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue Just love the card especially as the embossing folder and dies arrived yesterday in the post! Love Michelle xx

Anonymous said...

Only recently found your web-site after a lot of searching, and am I glad I did, you are an inspiration and the card to-day is so feminine,keep up the good work. Jackie

Unknown said...

Sue,
Love the colors in this card and the embossing folder

Might have to get those soon. Thanks for an awesome Sunday treat.

Joan Hill said...

Hi Sue,
Gorgeous card as usual, fab colours. I have this embossing folder and I love it. x

Margaret corgi owner said...

Good morning Sue
Absolutely beautiful and even better I have the dies and embossing folder to have a go at this one, great instructions thank you so much.
Have a good day
Margaret

Maggie said...

Stunning card Sue.
Also can you tell me where I can get a replacement tray for my Grande Calliber as my A4 Mboss plates do not fit.
Thanks Maggie

EmmaT said...

Morning Sue, I so Love this card, the colours are gorgeous. Emma

Laelady said...

I've got this embossing folder on order, just waiting for it to arrive - yeah! What I don't have is the decorative dies. Oh dear, I feel another order coming on.

When are you next on C&C Sue?

sallysbitz2 said...

This is beautiful(as always). Love the expensive, elegant look x

hugs sally x
sallysbitz.blogspot.co.uk

Margaret, said...
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Jackie D said...

Hi Sue,

I really like lavender and white together as well and these new frame dies are certainly intricate and add a lot of interest.

Congratulations to the winners

love from Jackie D

yorkielass said...

Hello Sue, Love this card, you are right the colours are sooo clean and fresh, my favourite colour combo. The dies are so delicate and sooo glad that I got this A4 folder, great to use.
Congratulations to the lucky winners.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx

Margaret, said...
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Sandybee said...

I have this embossing folder and its brilliant Sue, todays card is my kind of colour, love everything on it.

Congratulations to todays winners

xx Sandra

Julie and Phoebe said...

Congratulations to the winners!

I love the colours of this card Sue, they're lovely and delicate. I really must get those dies though ...

Julie and Phoebe
xx

Margaret, said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely card as always,love the colours.
Margaret T.

Carol S. said...

Hi Sue, Love the lavender and white. The ribbon is just the icing on a beautiful card! Hugs, Carol S.xx

nattyboots said...

Hi Sue

My wish list keeps getting longer oh dear ,

This card is really beautiful i love every thing about it , the dies,colour bow everything you have used .

Take Care
Elaine H X

nzillingworth said...

Hi Sue
What a very restful colour. I just started cutting up the lace die too. Amazing what you can do with it. Well worth the money,
Fabulous card darling 10 out 0f ten
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nZillingworth@hotmail.com

Christine said...

Beautiful, a lovely fresh 'spick and span' card. Very appropriate too, as 'spick' is what lavender flowers were once called, and I can almost smell the lavender.
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x

evis said...

Hi Sue.
What a pretty card. The colours are just so pretty and 'clean' looking.
Evis.

hollyberry said...

Hi Sue
I love the colours of todays card.Lavender and white together are so lovely and not everything needs to be bright to be beautiful!

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, this card is a winner for me, perfect for a bright & sunny but cold & frosty Sunday. Lavender is one of my favourite colours and perfect with white. The A4 embossing folders have just moved up my wish list but I will try this with the smaller ones that I can repeat.

Congratulations to all the winners. Have a great day everyone.
Frances

Maid of Kent said...

Lovely card, so fresh looking. Have the lattice die and I am very pleased with it. So different from other dies, hugs Ann

Debbie Tinks said...

SUE LOVELY CARD

corinne said...

just received my labels eight luuverly nice idea as always love it Hugs Corinne

Meg Owen said...

Hi Sue,
I love the colours but I think the frames are a bit heavy looking for the card.
Congrats to the winners.

Margaret O
xxx

Christine said...

WOW Sue, this is GORGEOUS.
Loving the white and lilac together and the dies are beautiful.
Christine xx

MARGARET said...

Hi Sue
lovely lovely lovely. super colours.
Margaret L

Sue C said...

I love the lavender colour on this card xx

Jess Watson said...

Hi Sue, another stunning card, love the colours, definitley one to try, take care, Jess xx

Abuzz With Creativity said...

I like the design & layout of the card, but as always, I'd pick colours that are favourites of the person I'm designing it for. I do like these colours, but they don't suit everyone. I usually write my comments on my phone & hadn't realised this didn't mean I was "following" as I'm new to blogging! I don't fully understand it all at the moment so you'll not find any posts on my own blog profile as yet. As I was on my main computer earlier I went onto your blog from there & it all looked totally different than my phone!!! I'm still upset that my A4 folders were missing from my order the other day from C&C with my split parcel. I really hope they sort it out once last weeks pick of the week arrives... I'm worried I'll not get them at all now :-(... Thanks for all your inspiration every day with your amazing card designs, Claire xxx

Ita said...

Morning Sue, another stunning card and I just love the lavender,it is a lovely soft lavender,and the butterfly just finishes it off
Smiles
Ita

Jackie Calvert said...

Hi Sue.
I really like the colour combination, and the embossing folder produces a beautiful background.
Congratulations to the winners.
Jackie C xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, another stunning card, love the colours Congratulations to the winners.

SusanP, Kent said...

Good Morning Sue,
Lovely, lovely lavender!
Bought Garden Lattice last week, partly because it's BIG and partly because it slightly resembles the 'Tied Together' folder you love so much (now unavailable anywhere that I can find). Still waiting for my Grand Raspberry Plate though so can't use at the moment - frustrating.
Enjoy the rest of Sunday!
Sue

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Fab soft vintage colours.

lesley sinclair said...

Hi sue this is a lovely feminine card and I love the colour.my dies and a4 folder arrived om wednesday but I haven't been able to play with them yet!! Love lesley xx

hazel young said...

Lovely card sue loving the purple theme. xx hazel

mell said...

Stunning sue!

Marion Turner said...

Hi Sue
Fantastic card love the colour too. waiting for my A4 embossing to come so I can do it in one go too.
Love Marion x

martine said...

Hi Sue whay a lovely card love the colours xxx
all the best martine xxx

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue,
Beautiful card, love the way you have used the fancy lattice die, also the big folder looks great (both on my wish list) The micro beads add a lovely texture, this is a real winner in my view.
Have a lovely day, love BrenLel

Howdy said...

One of my favourites yet

Howdy said...

One of my favourites yet

Howdy said...

One of my favourites yet

john said...

beautiful card and a beautiful colour
Debbie xx

Rach83 said...

This is so elegant, Sue. I love the colour and your microbeading is superb. Lovely design and great way to use the lattice die.

Rachel x

Ladock girl said...

Congratulations to the winners enjoy your goodies. This card is lovely Sue and in my favourite colour. Linda xxx

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue, definately agree, a great colour combo!! Am still waiting to receive my garden lattice m-bossibility folder. Love the card. Love Sam xxx

Tres said...

Hi Sue. As always a beautiful card for today. I recently recieved my new garden lattice folder and it is wonderful. I really hope that Spellbinders make some more A4 size embossing folders. I especialy hope they make some christmas ones in this size. The decorative labels eight look great to. I love fancy frames. Have a lovely day love Tres x x x

magpie said...

This is lovely Sue! I love lavender & white too. Lavender is such a calming/soothing colour. That's a great idea using a piece of the lattice die at the bottom. It's sets it off lovely along with the ribbon. Stunning! xx Love Karen xx

magpie said...

Oh, ps, congratulations to all the winners! Enjoy your prize! xx Love Karen xx

Christine Hussey said...

Definitely a me card, I love it! Hugs Christine H xx

nancyd said...

Hi Sue,A stunning card love the lavender
just received my labels eight fancy
lattice so must away and play.
Nancyd xx

Crafty Lark said...

Love the whole card, so effective. xx Flora

Claveh said...

Pretty card, with pretty colours. xxx

Marianna Hammer said...

Awww, this must be one of the most beautiful cards you have ever made. I truly love it. This one would be wonderful to copy :)
Have a wonderful day :)

Barbara said...

Lovely card Sue, love the pale colours.

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

What a beautiful card Sue - thanks, Susan

Jane said...

Lovely and delicate really pretty, love the colour combo.

Jane xx

Fieldsend said...

Afternoon Sue, lovely card again and love the colours. Going to have a good week with all of my new dies n folders. Will lock myself away so no-one disturbs me - ha ha!!

June x

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card! I love this lavender :)

Lara B said...

Good afternoon Sue
Beautiful!
Love everything about it!
Have a great evening!
Lara xxx

alimecca said...

Hi Sue
Love the colour combinations on this one. Think the card is gorgeous.

CraftyJo said...

Very fresh indeed! It's a lovely card.

Unknown said...

Hi Sue......Love this card, the colour's and the embossing folder. I have the dainty dots, not used it yet tho....

Happy crafting
Chrissie..x x x

Unknown said...

Hi just love the colours on this card along with blues and greens my top off the list favorites.i just love pastels.keep up the insperstion Sue they so good.Best blog out there so helpfull x

craftysals creative corner said...

got to have those embossing folders, love this card so as its done in colours I would not have thought of using

nikkib said...

I', still waiting for the decorative labels 8 to come in so I can get it , its on order..... love how you have added the fancy lattice to the edge of the card and I love the colours..... x

Sue Parish said...

My favourite colour and so pretty!
Congratulations to the winners,
Sue xx

Su said...

Such a 'peaceful' card, love the gentle lavender colour! Needless to say I've got A4 embossing folders on my ever-growing wish list!!

Carole Z said...

What a pretty card Sue, it, it made me dream of Summer all over again, very 'tranquil) Carole Z X

brenda said...

A very pretty femine card Sue, lavender is such a restful colour x

hazel said...

Good Evening Sue
Beautiful card.Love the large folders
and love the colour today.Take carex

lilygee said...

An unusual card Sue; the colours are lovely and you have created an eye catching focal piece by using the frames as they are.
love lilygee
xxx

Kylemore Kards said...

Another beauty. Love the colours today. Thanks. Hil xo

nutcake said...

Love the colours and the card is gorgeous!

Cathy C said...

I love the colours in this card, almost exactly the same as the colour I had for my bridesmaids dresses at my wedding. I am always amazed by what you achieve with the Spellbinders dies x

Crafty Mum said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely card, again using the lattice that I love, I have just this week bought the pins to make some hat pins for myself so this will give the inspiration I needed.
XXX Crafty Mum

jennywren1947 said...

hi sue lovely card the lattice is lovely
hugs chris x

Unknown said...

Beautiful card,thank god I own these die's!!!!

Unknown said...

Hello Sue

I love the colour combination. Another lovely card.

Diana

Linda Simpson said...

Gorgeous sentiment and a fabulous design as always.

Congratulations to the winners too.

Hugs
Linda xxx

Vie Carter said...

Lovely card

Vie
x

Louise said...

What a gorgeous card Sue and how lovely for us to help celebrate your daughter's birthday. Happy Birthday Heather!

Vick said...

Hi Sue,
Absolutely love Lavender always have, as far back as i can remember, and i love the Micro Beads i have a full pot of them and have had them months, but havent started playing with them yet, i keep forgetting to buy the double sided adhesive sheets doh doh brain!!! lol....love it big hugs, Vick xxx
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Dawn Louise said...

A very pretty card, love colours too x

melody said...

Lavender is such a pretty colour, lovely as always sue.Hug Melody xXx

SUZYD said...

VERY PRETTY CARD.SUZYD X

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