Morning all! I was so hoping to get to demo this one for you at some point, but since the embossing folder, the background stamp, the Justrite stamps and the label shape sold out, it wasn't to be. This card is a nice example of the fun you can have with large patterned stamps. I have used the Elegant Fronds for this one. I started by inking a piece of Coconut white card with several colours of Distress ink. I used Shutters, Tumbled Glass and Bundled Sage and randomly applied them with a piece of cut 'n dry foam, overlapping and blending them. Once I was satisfied with the coverage, I made sure that it was good and dry, using both a heat tool and then an antic static pad to remove any moisture. This is very important for this technique and remember that Distress inks will stay wet quite a while too. Next I stamped my Elegant Fronds using a clear Perfect Medium over my inked card. I heat embossed with clear powder. Using the Stormy Sky distress ink from the pad, I rubbed it into all the non embossed areas to bring out the pattern. I cut out a frame using the largest 20 die and then skipping a size so the frame was a bit wider to show off the pattern. I mounted it on foam pieces. Next I stamped the Fleur de lis labels 20 stamp by JustRite designs on white card using a clear perfect medium pad. I heat embossed it with white powder. I stamped the sentiment in the centre with a Cobalt Blue Archival pad. I mounted my frame over this piece, lining it up to show off the design. Next I embossed my background using the Tied Together embossing folder. I extended the pattern for a larger area. I tied a double bow from the aqua silky crush ribbon. Using the largest flower in the Bitty Blossoms set, I made a beaded flower by adhering a sticky sheet to my white card prior to cutting. By peeling back a small section of the backing paper then beading it, you are sure to not only get good coverage, but keep it from sticking to itself too. I seated my flower in the centre of my bow with a sticky glue dot. I not only added a pearl to the centre of my flower, but placed one at every junction in the embossed background. I matted the entire piece on blue card, then did a double white pierced mat to finish it off. Think about all the fun colour combos you can try with this technique! All for now, Sue x
A stunning card today Sue, love the combination you have used and that flower is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGM Sue - a really eye catching focal point and the Tied Together background with the pearls is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteRgs
Clare W
Morning Sue....Beautiful card...Love the colour combo you have used, like you say all the colour combo's you can try...
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Chrissie x x x
Good Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning card once again, love the colours plus my favouite embellishment a "Rose"
I ordered these Stamps etc:- from C&C for some reason they have gone walkabout. Having terrible issues with them......however that is another story.
Thank you for all the information and inspiration
Have a Great Day
Patricia
Love the colours and the card is WOW x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, that frame is just lovely. The tied together embossing folder is such a fabulous pattern. Bx
ReplyDeleteLove this die. I use it loads. Beautiful card Sue.
ReplyDeleteSue
Morning Sue, it caught my eye the second I opened your page. My favourite colours, and with the embossing folder I really like. How can I not have a go at this card...
ReplyDeleteGail C. x
Stunning card Sue, not my fave color but I know a lady who would hyperventilate if she was to get this so away I go to CAS your card.
ReplyDeletewhat a stunning card
ReplyDeletehugs Linda
Hi Sue, so you manage to o it again, I so want to try this card. I just adore the Tied Together embossing folder it's so elegant.
ReplyDeleteWilma x x
Gorgeous. Card Sue. I love the Labels 20 dies.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteThe card is lovely and I just saw the photos from your trip, a bittersweet trip no doubt. Thanks for sharing this with us.
'morning Sue, love this card. I must keep trying to get the tied together folder, it sells out so quickly, Mabex
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful card ,melanie
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue wow another lovely card i love the colours you've used but then green is one of my favourites! What freat pictures of your Savannah trip. And i love the names of the shops. Great sense of humour! Hugs Sonia X
ReplyDeleteSue, this is so gorgeous, love the colours, so crisp, and the flower is terrific. Stunning card xx
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Sue! Christine
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue from a very frosty Selby......I just love what you have achieved with this card, really beautiful...still hant tried beading my flowers yet and really must have a go it looks so stunning.....hope you have a lovely day looks like good walking weather here....hugs
ReplyDeleteLove all that heat embossing and the colours are beautiful. Maddy x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, I have used glitter in place of micro beads (don't have any yet).
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
Morning Sue, A truly stunning card, love the colours of distress, love the stamping and embossing, love the flower and the bow is truly gorgeous. Truly stunning.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning! Love the colours and everything about this card.
love Jean x
Great card today Sue, love the colour. The bow looks like it's made of very fine tissue paper, it's very delicate and not overpowing at all with it being a big bow. All in all a lovely card. Linda xxx
ReplyDeletewhat a stunner of a card i havent the stamps or the die but i love all you have done with this one .. hugs sarah ..xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteJust love this 'elegant fronds' card...
June x
morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful beautiful card for a very dull morning. The colour scheme is fantastic and again less is more is just for today. I love the background folder - it just looks like quilting and so luxurious. As you say so many colour schemes could be used and so many would love to receive such a card.
Janet x
Good Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteI just love the frame, the colours, the stamp, it is so striking, altogether a really stunning card.
Have a great day everyone.
Michelle(happy2craft)
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and elegant card, love the colour too.
Donna Jones
Good Morning Sue. Everything about this card sings to me. Love it.
ReplyDeleteVal in Spain xxx
Beautiful Sue! As always! LOL!
ReplyDeleteCrafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx
lovelt card sue, love the flower judith x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely stylish card. Love the colour and flower. X
So elegant, Sue
ReplyDeleteCould be used for many occasions.
Must get Tied Together - such a lovely effect.
'P' in Wales.
Love it.Colours are great
ReplyDeletexxx
Good morning Sue, beautiful card love the two colours together, more things to add to my NEC shopping list....Hugs xx
ReplyDeletestunning card for today ,very eye catching
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card and love the colour's you have used
Hugs Dianne xx :)
lovely card sue love the colour
ReplyDeletebeautiful background Sue. lainey x
ReplyDeleteNot my favourite, but then I'm not much of a green fan. Do love the texture and the label shape though
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the Elegant Fronds stamp. Julia xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is such an amazing card love everything about it.
Oh SUE,
ReplyDeleteI love this and its a card, i feel, even beginners can do especially with your tuition, have a great day, Hugs Vick xx
the-artful-codger.blogspot.com
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I envy the perfection of your flowers, and the bows, I need to collect ribbons!!!! I am always in awe of your flowers and bows.
Audrey x
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card again this morning I hope the stamps are going to be back in stock.
Hugs x
Lovely card Sue, loving the colours and techniques xx hazel
ReplyDeleteHi Sue love how you have done the label part ,and the tied together folder is my all time favourite folder .Love Marion
ReplyDeleteOh my this is soooooo gorgeous Sue. I absolutely love this one here, especially the background looks like a million to me.
ReplyDeleteLovely card, very elegant.
ReplyDeleteClare x
Good Morning Sue!
ReplyDeleteWhat else is there to say but beautiful !
LoveMarg
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteAnother winner, beautiful all round even the big bow which is not usually something I like but it fits this card so well.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X
Morning sue i love this card im loving the colours. I will be having a go at this one as my grand calibur will be coming home tomorrrow as it went back to spellbinders for repair it went on the 31scant bellieves its only been a week.and no cost to me what a wonderfull service. Your picci are lovely i bet you were so proud to see your mum and dads names were o the placks
ReplyDeleteTake care
DebsArtliff
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
What a Gorgeous card so elegant Labels 20 is my favourite die for elegant shapes. Lovin the way you have inked and then embossed must get those stamps....
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Stunning card, love the flower
ReplyDeleteHi Sue I just love the card so pleased that I got the tied together embossing folder.....just wonderful! Take care Love Michelle xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card, you dont notice how wonderful it is until you look closely but those stamps are amazing
Sue xxx
good morning sue, what a stunning card the combination of colours you have used just works so beautifully, topped of with those lovely pearls giving the card that little touch of class xx gail from eastbourne
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,a gorgeous card love this embossing
ReplyDeletefolder and with the pearls is so classy.
I made the one from yesterday last
night and it turned out okay i was
quite pleased with it. So glad you shared your
photo's with us they are so moving.
Nancyd xx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteThe technique you used on the frame looks wonderful - another on "to try" list
love from Jackie D
Morning Sue, a simple but stunning card today, love the splash of colour against the white. Emma
ReplyDeleteGood morning. What a fabulous card. I shall have a go this morning to recreate it using my favourite autumnal colours. Wow. xx
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous Sue.have these dies and stamps so all ready to go! you could also use any sentiment,thanks again,take care,x.
ReplyDeleteIt's no good, I'm just going to have to buy that 20 die - I've been eyeing it for a while now, 'cos it's really pretty.
ReplyDeleteElegance indeed. I love everything about this card! Stunning.
ReplyDeletejust love these colours.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Sue, I think I need that die.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful - need I say more?!
An absolutely beautiful card Sue. Definitely need this die. Thank you for showing your photos - it must have been a very moving experience for you, especially as we are now coming up to Remembrance Sunday. Loved the names of the shops too! Best wishes Yvonnexx
ReplyDeleteStunning and I love the colours. xx Flora
ReplyDeleteLovely card this morning, silky crush ribbon is simply gorgeous! I've got these stamps and folders so i'll have a go at this today
ReplyDeleteJulie x
Love the colour combination and technique used on the frame for the sentiment. Very eye catching!
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteplease can someone tell me if aqua silky crush ribbon is the same as teal silky crush ribbon?
Thanks, Julie
lovely card Sue, in fact stunning
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteI am lucky enough to have the tied together embossing folder but not the others .
The card is so adorable and looks achievable for me
Am looking forward to tomorrows POD on I/W
Hugs Sue XXX
Lovely card today, really 'less is more' one of my favourite colours too. Really nice to see photos of your remembrance trip for yesterdays blog too.
ReplyDeleteCarole N x
Hi Sue, Lovely card, once again, look forward evey day to seeing something different.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card today, clean , crisp and simple , love it .
Elaine H X
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteI just love the card so pleased that I got the tied together embossing folder it is so versatile love the colour of this card but am having probs getting card this colour
Hello Sue, A beautiful card, clean, crisp and love the colours.
ReplyDeleteThe rose is gorgerous, you are so talented, my flowers are getting better by the day.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx
Great card! I love the colors. The bow with the flower is awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper card yet again Sue. Hope you've recovered from your flight.XX
ReplyDeleteBeautiful just isn't enough to describe this card. I absolutely love it Sue and yet it seems quite simple to do. Yet another winning design. Pat x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, having problems getting my posts to go on via my phone lately & I can't copy & paste in blogger on my phone, so I'm on my main Mac today. Makes a change...
ReplyDeleteLove today's card. The colours 'pop' but as you said the colours can easily be done in lots of combos. The reason I bought so many of the 4 day deals on C&C the other week was because this card was held up to see. I saw the gorgeous effect of the stamps on that background. The shape of labels 20 is so elegant, especially used with those stamps. The quality of the JustRite range is superb & I love the fact I can put them in a folder for storage. I also bought the silk crush ribbon & an additional pot of mirco beads to what I already had. I'm still shocked how much I bought the last few months! Best not buy any more offers as I have Christmas to pay for yet. Claire xxx
I have just purchased the A4lattice m-bossability folder can't wait for it to arrive you always give me so much inspiration fantastic card as always
ReplyDeletesue xx
Hi Sue absolutley stunning, love everything about this one. Thanks for sharing the photo's of your trip with us, it must have been very emotional.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Edwina
Beautiful elegant card.
ReplyDeleteGr, Elly,Roemenie
Hi sue another lovely yet simple card and the colours are great.I'm definitely going to invest in labels 20 and the justrite stamps they just work so well together.looking forward to julias potd tomorrow and can you let us know when you're likely to be on our screens so I know to put some money aside!!! Thanks love lesley
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, another stunning card with my favourite colours. Can't wait to acquire my own Labels 20 and the just rite stamps! Look forward to your blog every day!
ReplyDeleteVal C x
Gorgeous, this die and the just right stamps are on my shopping list. the colour is great.
ReplyDeleteLove this card Sue. I managed to track down a tied together folder when it was re-released and I love it. What a lovely way to say thank you! X
ReplyDeleteA lovely card. Very effective and elegant :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeletewell the times i have dried the ink and then spread what i had on my hands all over my work lol
Smashing card, wish we had seen you make it. Love that embossing folder(and got it). And have ordered the bitty blossom dies yo.
Smashing colour. The bows well i can never quite get them the same. Thanks for the inspiration. Fab card ,
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeletewonderful card and wonderful colours.
Just love the effect of the work with the ditress inks.
Have a wonderful crafty day.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Beautiful design, gorgeous colour, great components, wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue
Christine
x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove every thing about the card.
I dont have the elegant fonds but it on my list.
joyce.e
Brilliant card, sue and I loved all the stuff about war. Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteStunning card Sue, thanks again for all the detailed descriptions - it really helps (as do the close-up photos).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card the colours are so gorgeous. I love the names of the Distress inks. Another Sue masterpiece. Hugs Ann
ReplyDeleteHi Sue a lovely card today. I love this labels 20 die set. I think I will just have to buy it. The tied together background folder is great to. I love the bow and the flower to. An elegant and classy card love Tres x x x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue.
ReplyDeleteJust love the card. It looks so tranquil and the colours are just right for me.
Evis.
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the teal colour. Must go and buy labels 20, I NEED it!!!!! Thanks for the inspiration x
Lovely, lovely card.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. I love the colours.
You are an inspiration to us all.
Absolutely gorgeous card Sue, love the layour and the colours, going to try this later on today for my SIL's birthday.
ReplyDeleteregards
lorraine - scotland
xxx
stunning card Sue,The tied together folder is fab.loved looking at the photos you posted yesterday,looks like you had a great time.Laura O
ReplyDeletewow card love all so adaptable could make a different card by changing colors
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, wow! I love the colours even though they wouldn't be my first choice of colours. As you say the colour combos are endless. xx
ReplyDeleteFab card Sue. I love the tied together embossing folder, it looks great on all the cards you make.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Sue, and such detailed instructions. Thank you. Anne
ReplyDeleteGreat card Sue
ReplyDeleteVie
x
Thanks Sue Another lovely card to add to the collection of inspirations. I didn't manage to get the stamps either but will be trying again!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of your day.
Christine
xx
Now this is beautiful. I made one quite like it last week using the same dies, etc. Love the background embossing folder, I use it a lot. Thanks again Sue. Luv Hil xo
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteYet again I have to repeat myself sorry, but this card is absloutely beautiful.
Margaret
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA really stunning card love the colour combo. I must invest in Labels 20, I have other Labels dies
but not this one - I think I NEED it!!!
Thanks for shareing your photos, How proud you must have felt seeing your Mom and Dads names in the roll of honour.
Love BrenLel
Gorgeous card Sue. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue... elegant, understated but stunning all the same..... x
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful
ReplyDeleteMol x
Afternoon Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing card, i was really hoping that you would be able to demo these items as you would have a great take on them and so you did. This is a truly amazing card, i really like the mixing of the inks. Will be giving this one a try.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Sue this is stunning in both colour and design. I'm very pleased as I already own the 'ingredients' so have no excuse (other than time!) not to have a go myself, thank you for the wonderful ideas.x
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite ebossing folder. Just love it.
ReplyDeleteWow this is gorgeous Sue, not just the design, but the colours too, Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteI love the colours in this one Sue, its so pretty. Love love love it!!
ReplyDeleteAs always gorgeous!
Big hugs
Max xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning card. Beautiful.
Margaret L.
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI didn't really appreciate what you had done until I saw the close up picture - wow is all I can say. It looks amazing.
Beverley W
stunning card love the colour back to your best
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteyou have done it again excellent card please keep it up thankyou tracy w x
Love everything about this card Sue, the colour, the embossing folder The design so elegant x
ReplyDeleteSue another excellent card. I really love this. Is there any chance of the tied together embossing folder being made as an
ReplyDeleteA4 folder. It would sell out.
I just love love love this card one of my absolute favourites.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this one Sue x
Hugs Sue x
Hi Sue, a stunning card in its simplicity!! I love it. Hugs Sam xxx
ReplyDeletereally love the fronds stamp Sue and the lovely rose
ReplyDeletelove lilygee xx
Sue, I love what you've done here. I really like playing around with different techniques to make my own background papers. This is totally gorgeous, LOVE the colours you've used and teamed with all that luscious texture. Totally Awesome!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz
I love this card particularly cos it incorporates 2 of my favourite embossing folders. I'm definitely gonna try this one myself perhaps using my heirloom ornaments die instead. Thanks for the inspiration Sue, as always your instructions make it possible even for novices like me!
ReplyDeleteAlice x
Hi Sue, another lovely card from you. as of the one from yesterday.the black and white one of the bauble and all the pearl dots in the middle. I'm sure that you did that one on C&C some time back, because I tried to emulate you, but it didn't work out right. still betterluck next time. Hope your on C&C sometime soon as I miss your lovely demoes.rgs Avis
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card, I really need that embossing folder, and I love the colours.
Happy Crafting
Jean x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done with the distress inks. A beautiful card.
Joan B.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this card amazing the colors are lovely, the crushed ribbon is my Favorite the flower is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJane xx
fabulous card sue love how u used the different inks and the back ground
ReplyDeletehugs chris x
Hi Sue, I love the embossing folder you used i have it and use it all the time,the card it very nice looks quite easy to do will have a go xx Jean Z
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This is beautiful Sue x Love the distress ink combination that you've used, gorgeous colours. Plus with my favourite folder Tied Together & those Just Rite stamps they make a stunning result! xx Love Karen xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue, one of my favourites, so elegant but simple to make in many colours.
ReplyDeleteStunning Sue, lovely stamps and the shape is lovely too. Loving the colours you have used too.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lindaxxx
This is gorgous Sue - very generous with those pearls... I bet the cosmic shimmer pearls would be more economical... Love that rose - it doesn't seem to look like one of those spiral ones - you can usually tell, but this one looks like one you've spent much more time on doing.
ReplyDeletePaula x x x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteIt's already been said so I'll just repeat! This is a stunningly, amazingly, gorgeously beautiful card and I love, love, love it!
I always know when one of your cards has really wowed me when I just can't wait to press the print button! (I keep my favourites in a file. The idea being I will then be able to make them all. The reality is an awful lot of gazing in admiration and even more time spent in deciding which one to try! It's all very enjoyable though.
Thank you Sue,
Sue xx
gazing in admiration and wistful sighing for the
Lovely card Sue, love the Tied Together background... so clean and simple but absolutely eye catching! Great colours too!
ReplyDeleteSu (Soop)
absolutely beautiful..i love that folder & have made many cards myself using that & the cosmic shimmers,... [ wish we could have more colours PLEASE ]..
ReplyDeleteI just love everything about this card Sue.
ReplyDeleteMargaret O
xxx
Lovely. How do you get the tiny holes all round the edge please?
ReplyDeleteSue
again sue a lovely card, the flower is lovely' you give us so much to think about with our dies' crafty hugs julie x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Sue, I love the colours and for some reason these sort of backgrounds always remind me of decorated cakes, I am always thinking about food, I can't think why!! LOL!! xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a stunning card and a beautiful combination of colours.
ReplyDeleteLove the Ties Together background.
Hugs
Christine x
I love the Tied Together folder - so this is a beautiful card in my opinion.
ReplyDeletejust such an elegant and stylish look to this one Sue and love the pop of green
ReplyDeletex catherine
Wow Sue, this is stunning. I think it would make a great wedding invitation and you could just change the colour of the bow if you wanted to tie in with your bridesmaids' colours.
ReplyDeleteMichelle E xx
Stunning! My favourite folder and label - the perfect combination! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteCan I make a request, I hope you can get us back the Justrite stamps especially the Christmas baubles and labels 20. I know they're kinda pricey but they're worth it! The main attraction on this card for me is the stamps of labels 20...they're so pretty. As always, no one can ever beat 'Simplicity'...it's beauty speaks for itself! Thank you so much, lots of love, Aggie xxx