Friday 5 October 2012

Hello Friend

Hello bloggers! I love the simplicity of this card.  I had a couple of flowers leftover from another project I did awhile back and I decided to see what they would look like if I attached them to some white wrapped wire that I had.  I wasn't sure if they were too heavy for it but as it turns out, it was just about right!  I used the krinkly kraft paper to make my flowers out of.  I cut them out using the flower dies from the Jewelled Flower and Flourish set.  I added a bit of white paint from the Ranger Snow Cap Dabber to the tips of the flowers.  I layered up several of the small with the larger ones and put a brad through the centre.  I wrapped my wire around the brad before opening up the legs on them.   That secured my wire stem so no glue was even needed.  I made a background by cutting a Fancy Lattice die and gluing it to a piece of coconut white card.  I used the Grand Rectangles to cut a frame which I mounted with some 3D foam pieces for dimension over my lattice background.  I stamped my sentiment on kraft card using a clear perfect medium pad and heat embossed with white powder.  I used the two smallest sizes of the Resplendent Rectangles to cut a frame for my sentiment.  I put a bit of mounting foam on the back edges and used the sentiment to cover my flower's wire stems.  I curled the wire at the ends for a whimsical look.  The flowers are not attached so they are free to move about when you hold the card up, which also gives the entire card a sort of whimsical feel as well.  I added a double white mat and pierced the inner layer to give the piece a framed and finished look.  A really fun card, I hope you will give it a try! All for now, Sue x


173 comments:

Patricia said...

Good Morning Sue,
Saw and loved this idea on C&C. Will have to try it out. I am still waiting for a replacement Fancy Lattice Die, will have a go with my Basic one.
Thank you for all the inspiration.
Have a Great Day

Patricia x

Hellma said...

Really like everything about this one Sue, even Dawn,s face when she thought she had ruined your card when she picked it up. LOL.

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, definitely one to try, so lovely. The flowers, boy what a great idea, and the lattice die is now one of my favourites.

Wilma

baconbits said...

Morning Sue,
Really like the whole concept of this card and now that my dies have arrived i have no excuse not to try. Its a shame that work keeps getting in the way as i cannot wait to use my fancy lattice and jewlled flowers.
Have a great Friday.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x

Jenny L said...

Hi Sue,
another fabbbbbbbbb card. Really like that fancy lattice die, the flowers are superb.
Have a wonderful crafty day even if it's wet where you are.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Christine Harrop said...

Gorgeous card Sue. Looks so simple (and how deceptive is that!!)The fancy lattice die is lovely. Christine x

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Beccy said...

Wow what a stunning card it looks soo elegant - love it.

Beccy x

Missmizog said...

What a beautiful card Sue will definitely give it a go.
Sue

fame01 said...

i have just bought the fancy lattice die and the decrative labels 8 which i just had to have lol. loving this card simple enough to make .i missed the afternoon show yesterday :0( . but watched the later one i really enjoyed it .hugs sarah ..xx

foxyg said...

Another stunnung card Sue. Saw this on TV yesterday.

Lara B said...

Good morning Sue
Gorgeous card!
Love every element, colour and layout!
have a great day!
Lara xxx

Marleine said...

Hi Sue,
One of the best cards I've seen using flowers. The whole of it is brilliant. Xx

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, I love these flowers, they look fantastic against the lattice background. Have to give this a try.Bx

Unknown said...

Oh! Sue! I so loved this card when you showed it on your programme when the daisy fell forward I just fell in love with it. I will definitely be using this one I might try making a vase by cutting down one of my other dies so it looks like a vase of flowers what a fabulous idea thank you. :)

Crafty Hugs as always to a lovely inspirational lady.

Heather Rogers xx

Anonymous said...

GM Sue - what a chic card - love it! you are costing me a fortune in toner as I print off all the 'must trys' and file them - here's another! better fire that printer up again...

I keep meaning to say I cant imagine what it must be like to post a different card every day - your committment in doing so is commendable - we all appreciate it I think even when our comments are not so positive on rare ocassions.
Rgs
Clare W

auscrafts said...

simpley stunning in it's simplicity Sue

Victoria said...

This looked even better on TV! Love the flowers, they look so real. Great card as always Sue.

Desiree said...

Hi Sue,
Simple but SO effective - you at your best.

Anonymous said...

Good morning Sue. Another lovely card. Don't know where you keep getting your ideas from. Beautiful flowers and i so love the lattice background.

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Good morning Sue
Another gorgeous and beautiful card
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, Beautiful card, I love, love, love the krinkly card flowers, loved them on your other card and love them on this one, the stems are genius. I love the lattice die, I have the basic one but not the fancy one, maybe I need the fancy one too ha ha.
I loved Julia's shows yesterday.
Have a lovely day.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Carole Z said...

Hi Sue, love this card and all the techniques you have used, especially the flowers, still not got either of the lattice dies:( Hugs, Carole Z x

kelly said...

Brilliant card Sue,love the flowers.
Thanks for all the inspiration you give,have a great day.
Kelly

Unknown said...

Morning Sue,
A lovely elegant card,
love every detail.
Hug's
Pam xx

hazel young said...

Morning Sue love this card. So simple but so effective xx hazel

Joesgrandma said...

This will be a very good start to my use of the lattice die. It arrived yesterday in the post. It is a lovely card Sue and evokes various other possibilities such as use with the Poinsettia die for a Christmas Card. Thank you Sue.

Heather T said...

Good morning Sue
I love this card when I saw it on C&C and I'm so glad you've posted it. You caught me out though because I thought you had used white embossing powder on the edges lol. My dies came yesterday so will be having a play with them this weekend. I agree with Clare W we all appreciate your daily commitment to us thank you Sue
Hugs x

Unknown said...

Morning Sue......Love this card. the fancy lattice and flowers are gorgeous...Cant wait for mine to arrive..

Happy crafting
Chrissie..x x x

Ecco of Sheffield said...

morning Sue
Clean, white with just a little colour from the flowers - beautiful. A card for any age group I think.
I still have not managed to buy the lattice die but have got the A4 garden trellis so will certainly be doing a version of today's card.
Janet x

Lacelady said...

Again, another winner - I would have to use the basic lattice, but otherwise I think I could manage to do something similar. Not sure if my flowers might need to be fixed rather than float about.

marg said...

Hello Sue!
I liked this card and the flowers are so cute, the trellis is a much used Die now I have the GC !
Love Marg

Anonymous said...

What a buzz we get to see each card every day on your blog.You must see possibilities all the time, I've never even seen paper covered wire in shops. You must get a buzz to when the plan comes together. Thanks as always, Sue....Mabex

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Sue,
Absolutely brilliant, really loved this card, it is soooo cute, so glad you posted it today, it is a fun card just love everything about it.
Have a great day everyone.
Michelle(happy2craft)

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue

Loved this card when I caught a glimpse of it on Create and Craft. Will have to have a go at doing some flowers this way. Enjoyed Julia's shows yesterday. Love Jean x

martine said...

Hi Sue what a lovely card,the flowers are amazing,oh my, my lattice die arrived yesterday i thought i would need to use grease proof paper with it but No it came out of the die so easy and all the cut pieces just fell out it amazing thank you Sue xxxx
all the best xxx

sarah hyett said...

Wow a very simple but yet its very elegant and pretty. I love it. X

Unknown said...

love this card and as you say it is vey simpe but striking in its own right xx gail from eastbourne

Clare Powell said...

Gorgeous card, the flowers look really pretty.

Clare x

Anonymous said...

Really love the simplicity of this card. Loved it when I saw it on C&C. Wish my dies would hurry up and come as you have given me so many ideas for using them. Yvonne xx

Ruthie said...

I am a sucker for the very white cards, beautiful Sue.

Clarissa said...

I love the card and the lovely lattice die. Haven't been able to get hold of it yet.
Clarissa. X

lainey said...

wow stunning Sue, love it. lainey x

Maggie said...

Up early (for me) and it was a treat to see this. Clever Sue for putting the flowers on stems. Thanks you. xx

Crafty Lark said...

Hello Sue, Love the boldness of this card. xx Flora

Marion said...

Hi Sue this card is simple but looks elegant too ,love it.
Marion

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Gorgeous gorgeous card so simple and elegant really love this one.

Hugs Annx without an "e"

HiggiSue said...

Big Wow!!
Fabulous card Sue
hugs H x

ang said...

lovely card elegant angxxx

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card. Love the white paint on the end of the petals. Julia xxx

beachie said...

Gorgeous flowers Sue, have this die and must get some cut out. Your cards are inspiring.
Audrey x

Rose in Chester said...

Good morning Sue,
thank you for another beautiful card.

nancyd said...

Morning Sue, a stunning card love the
flowers they looked really good on C&C
I laughed when Dawn thought they
were falling off haven't used my
craft card
yet must get it out. My dies arrived
yesterday so must get playing.
Nancyd xx

evis said...

Hi Sue.
What a lovely card. Will certainly be making this one.
Evis.

hotpotato said...

yes I like this simple card.

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
A stunning card so elegant just my cup of tea.
Will have to get this lattice die it will be so useful.
Have a good day.
Lydia
x

nannapat said...

Stunning card Sue. I saw this on C&C and thought it was a brilliant design. Pat x

lindyloo12 said...

Nice one Sue

Sue Yorkshire said...

Morning Sue what a gorgeous card. I must get the jewelled die set its beautiful

Sue xxx

Anonymous said...

Another simple but wonderful card that I could replicate.....love it Sue thanks Michelle

Nanna Tina said...

Hi Sue
Another lovely card, might give it ago with the poinsettia dies for christmas cards.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x

Wendy L said...

Gorgeous design. xxx

Jess Watsom said...

Morning Sue, lovely card, simple but stunning. Have a great day, Jess xx

Karen R said...

I loved this when I caught a glimpse on C and C. Can't wait for my dies to arrive to give this a go.

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue

Such a stunning card. Love the flowers and everything else about it. I must give it a try this weekend :)

Happy crafting

June x

kimberley said...

Pretty card Sue. Don't hve the fancy lattice so the plain one will have to suffice,take care,x.

Erica said...

Morning Sue,

I like the framed look of this card and the floating flowers are such fun.

Erica x

Carol S. said...

Hi Sue, I loved the floating flower heads on this card. Great fun and beautiful as well. Hugs, Carol S.xx

nattyboots said...

Hi Sue ,i have to agree with Hellma Dawn"s face was a picture when she picked up this card lol

I am waiting for my lattice die to arrive then i can have a play play

Take Care
Elaine H X

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Another beautiful card, I love the lattice work and am gutted that I couldn't have it when you had it on the c&c show, my other half said no!! I will just keep trying to wear him down until he gives in lol. Keep up your fantastic inspiration Sue,
Thanx for all you do for us craters
Take care
Crafty hugs from Jane Walshaw

Anthea said...

Morning Sue, dont have these dies yet but once I manage to get my hands on them I will certainly be making this gorgeous card. Hugs xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Another beautiful card, I love the lattice work and am gutted that I couldn't have it when you had it on the c&c show, my other half said no!! I will just keep trying to wear him down until he gives in lol. Keep up your fantastic inspiration Sue,
Thanx for all you do for us craters
Take care
Crafty hugs from Jane Walshaw

hollyberry said...

Hi Sue
So simple but so beautiful.

Unknown said...

Morning Sue I loved this card when it was on C&C I will have to have ago at the flowers love how you have tipped the flowers with white. You give us so much inspiration. Take Care

Debs Artliff

salem said...

lovelly

Pinky said...

Well that's worth trying! Would never have believed that the wire would be enough to support the flowers - it's great that you do all the dangerous stuff on our behalf!! Vicki x

lesley sinclair said...

Hi sue this card is stunning in its simplicity the flowers are lovely. I have the basic lattice so might use that and give this one a go.love lesley xx

yorkielass said...

Hello Sue, Loved this when I saw it on your show, the flowers are beautiful. My Fancy Lattice Die arrived yesterday, so guess what I will be doing today.
Agree with Clare W, thank you for your hard word and commitment.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx

Lin W said...

Nice card,have a great day everyone.
xxx

EmmaT said...

Morning Sue, lovely card and i have to say white is the only colour i haven't used with kraft card - until now!
Emma

Carol H said...

Lovely card, the flowers are gorgeous.

alimecca said...

Hi Sue
Love this card! Saw it on C&C and thought it was stunning then. I think the idea of making the flowers "floating" is inspired. Love the flowers in fact the whole jewelled flowers set. Haven't got the fancy lattice but have the plain one so will give this a go with that.

Rosemarie said...

Hi Sue, Another stunning card. i only have the basic lattice but it will do. Have a great weekend.

Love Rosemarie xx

Crafty Carol said...

Hi Sue, lovely card, I need to talk to the bank manager aka husband about upping my allowance so that I can invest in more dies and folders!

SusanP, Kent said...

Hi Sue,
What can I say? This is so beautiful and I love it!
Sue

nzillingworth said...

Hi Sue
What a great card. Love the flowers. Great idea with the wire. Maybe a few leaves from the Foliage set would finish the stems off (in gold or white). Still think it is a fab job.Like the way it pops out of the frame. Yes 10/10 from me.
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillingworth@hotmail.com

Linda Simpson said...

Morning Sue I hope you have a fab Friday and a great weekend.

Your card is gorgeous! I love those flowers and the design is fantastic.

Hugs
Linda xxx

Christine Hussey said...

Hi Sue, another super, super card, how you keep coming up with these ideas beats me. The lattice die is a must have. Stunning!
Clare W, thank you for saying how we all feel about Sue.
Have a good Friday everyone, hugs Christine H xx

Maid of Kent said...

Lovely card, so elegant and would suit so many occasions with a change of sentiment. Hugs Ann

Anonymous said...

Stunning card xx love everything that you do xx Gail xx

Jackie Calvert said...

Lovely lovely. This one is totally up my street.
xx

mell said...

Stunning as always x

mell said...

Stunning as always x

Linda (Lindyloo) said...

Hi Sue,
Well simple can often be the most elegant and this is most definitely the case with this beautiful card. The lattice really sets it off Nd the flowers are so pretty. Hugs Linda xx



Jackie D said...

hi Sue,

I have the lattice mask similar to this die and once spent a lot of time cutting out all the "squares" so I think this die will save me a lot of time!! Like the flower idea as well.
love from Jackie D

Sue B said...

Simply elegant.

Margaret, said...

Good morning Sue,
Really love this card waiting for my fancy lattice die, to arrive,
Cheers Margaret T.

gwen70 said...

What a gorgeous card,saw it on c&c and fell in love with it

MARGARET said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card, saw this on c & c, Dawn thought she had broken it, funny.
Margaret L

Christine said...

Hi Sue, this is gorgeous. I love the lattice die and your flowers are stunning. Missed you shows though but hoping to catch them when I visit my friend as she always records your shows.
Christine xx

Sandra F said...

Love this card Sue.
xx

Joan D said...

Just love this card.XX

Ita said...

WOW WOW Sue this is a stunning card the floweres look fantastic and every part of the card sings to me
Smiles
Ita

Mrs B said...

I love the movement of the flowers. I will be trying this.

Margaret corgi owner said...

Really do like this card and having the dies already makes it even better!
Have a great weekend
Margaret

Laura O said...

another fab card Sue,and again more fantastic flowers.Laura O

Anonymous said...

Afternoon Sue...Just love it..Like I do them All !!!

Love..Manx Linda x

Meg Owen said...

Hi Sue,
What would we do with our dies without you to inspire us?
I am retired and there still are not enough hours in a day to do all I want.
Margaret O
xxx

Craftychris said...

Love the fun aspect to this. The flowers look so whimsical and I really like the way you have used the paint dabber on them. xx

Unknown said...

Love this idea Sue WHAT would we do with out you.As i have these die i will give this a try.You give us so many ideas it will take me months to try them all out.x

Sylvia T said...

Hi,I have just found you after watching C&C for the first time, I loved the cards you made & it has made me want some spellbinders dies, but which ones should I buy ?, I am a complete beginner so I am nervous that I might buy the wrong ones, your cards are really inspiring & you never know I might be as creative as you one day.
Sylvia xx

Crafty Mum said...

Hi Sue,
This has to be my favourite card up to now, I love everything about it the colour the shape of the flowers its wonderful, I now have my first flower die to buy!
XXX Crafty Mum

Donna Jones said...

Hi Sue, simply love the wire stems idea, will have a go at this maybe using brighter card for the flowers..great idea for the Mother in Laws B'day coming soon.

Thank you for another great idea,

Donna

Ladock girl said...

Hi Sue, another lovely card, you seem to like these colours don't you. Linda xxx

Christine said...

I missed this demo, but love the fancy-free feel of the card. I am itching to lower the flowers and sentiment though, my eyes want them lower down!
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x

Unknown said...

Beautiful card! I love those flowers :)

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue, remember seeing a peak of this card on C&C. Really love the idea used here. Am waiting for my jewelled flourishes to arrive, already have my fancy lattice - so I could always have a practice, using some other flower dies. Love Sam xxx

lilygee said...

This is a nice idea Sue - must try it sometime
lilygee

Vick said...

Afternoon Sue,

A very sparse card for you Sue but i do like it, i love the Crinkly Kraft paper too, i got a few packs from Sam, its great to work with! Hugs hun xxx Vick

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utilitygirl said...

Wow a really lovely card Sue. Will have to give this a try sometime and will have to get some of the crinkly kraft paper.

Jill Liddle said...

Another lovely card, I particulally like the lattice work on this one.

Sue C said...

I love this card, very fresh and clean looking........actually I love all your cards xx

Howdy said...

A picture in card form. Delightful.

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful.Gr Elly

Anonymous said...

Do you pierce your background border freehand or do you use a template ? Love all your cards.

Janice K said...

A beautiful card made even more striking by the neutral colours, x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, what a beautiful card, I think the white on white look is so striking, and with the addition of flowers really lifts the look. I love the embossing folder, it gives real depth to the card. Take care, love from Karen brass xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Oh dear I now have another favourite. This card is truly lovely - I don't know how you keep coming up with the different ideas but I'm so glad you do and that you are willing to share them. Thank you.
Beverley W

Marlene said...

Love this card had my lattice dye arrive yesterday will have to make this lovely card thank you for your great inspiration

sued99 said...

Must try this. Such a brilliant idea.

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, another beautiful card. Very striking.

Janet Wilson said...

Very pretty & elegant card

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue,
Saw this on C&C loved it then but seeing it really close up makes me love it even more, the Fancy Lattice Die looks lovely with those georgeous flowers on it, the whole design looks so fresh. Congratulations Sue yet another winner. Love BrenLel

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, really like this card and the different dimensions give it a totally fresh look.
Frances

Anonymous said...

Hi sue great card.love the flowers. Have a great weekend x

magpie said...

Hi Sue! Great card again today. This would cheer anyone up to receive it! I have the lattice die, it has a multitude of uses! I like how you've done these flowers again but with stems. They really are effective especially with the touch of dabber white on the edges. A lovely, lovely card! xx Love Karen xx

sallysbitz2 said...

Such a beautiful card Sue, love it x

hugs sally x
sallysbitz.blogspot.co.uk

Amelia McKinlay said...

Hi Sue what a beautiful card you could use this one for any occassion.
What a great lady you are for giving us all your ideas you never cease to amaze us.
Have a lovely weekend and put your feet up and relax you deserve it.
Amelia x

jordiegirl said...

Loving the lattice die which I don't have yet!

Lovely card.

Abuzz With Creativity said...

Love the movement you get with this card Sue! Lots of my cards have bits that move :-). I have all the dies to make my own version, but I think I can see mine in one of my spellbinder flower pot dies & I'll emboss a design on the front of the pot & sit it in front of the lattice like its a decorative fence panel. Your version is very elegant looking though. Wish my Kraft paper hadn't gone astray in the delivery yesterday... Claire xxx

Rhonda Miller said...

I love this card. The flowers are so pretty.

Deeville said...

just received the flower and flourish die today thanks for the inspiration Sue

Unknown said...

You make everything seem so easy, so inspirational x

Barbara said...

Gorgeous card Sue, just love your white on white cards. The flowers are very pretty!

Sue Parish said...

Hi Sue,
Loved this one on C&C and I have some Flower-Soft wires that would do the stems, I think. Only thing is, would I be brave enough to leave the flowers nodding free? - or would my cautious side want them securely stuck down?!!!
Dilemma!!
Sue xx

cebelica said...

Another very beautiful card. Hugs! xx

Unknown said...

lovin the lattice

luv n hugs

Beth xx

brenda said...

Gorgeous card again Sue, have ordered these dies so will be giving it a try x

Jane said...

Will be having a go at this one, very affective.

Jane xx

Tracey said...

Hi Sue, this card is gorgeous. In some ways it is 'clean and simple' but it really is lovely
Tracey

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
I love this one Sue just got these dies in the post today was going to play but I think I am coming down with something so I'm off to bed

Theresa x

hazel said...

Good Evening Sue
A bright and cheerful card today
I really love those flowers.X

Debbie Tinks said...

Lovely card Sue

Marion Turner said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card I love the flowers will have a go at this card, not used these dies yet.
Love Marion x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Ooh I love this, fab flowers.

lorraine (classylady) said...

Oh Sue this is a fabulous card, I love everything about it. Sorry for being so late posting, have been very busy preparing for our Ruby Wedding, which is today, never thought we would get this far.....

regards
lorraine - scotland
xxx

nikkib said...

wwhat a lovely card Sue, I love the way you have tipped the Kraft card with Snow Cap, so effective and will def be used... thanks for sharing..., x

CraftyJo said...

Very nice indeed :)

Julie and Phoebe said...

beautiful design as always

Julie and Phoebe xx

Deborah said...

Hi Sue...another beautiful card...yes the flowers are lovely...again I like the clean look of white and the crinkle craft goes well on it.

Take care. Deborah.H. :)


Jan.moogie said...

Simply gorgeous x

Sheila's little Haven said...

Just wonderful. Hugs Sheila.x

jenny Briggs said...

This card is simple but extremely stunning

AnneRD said...

A beautiful, and fun card Sue, love it.
Anne

Glass Daisy said...

Hi Sue,
A delicate, beautiful card.
Sonia x

Carolyn said...

Elegant xxxx

Su said...

Saw this one on C&C - love the lattice and really must get my hands on this die.

Love seeing your creations Sue - they give me something to aspire to!

Su (Soop)

Unknown said...

Another lovely card. Definitely one to try.

Diana

Claveh said...

Another beautiful card, it looks so elegant with just a little subdued colour, perfect! xxx

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melody said...

This card is beautiful an I will be giving it a go soon as I am home, so pretty. Hugs Melody xXx

julie laz said...

lovely sue crafty hugs julie xx