Saturday 10 November 2012

Fleur De Lis Thank You

 Morning bloggers!  I was going for a sort of shabby chic/vintage look with this one.  This was the first card that I made with the JustRite matching stamps and I just was having so much fun stamping and layering them!  It opens up a whole new dimension to your cards when you have a stamp that matches your die.  (I am not sure I can go back to just using a die without a matching stamp now!) It is especially useful when you don't have any decorative paper that works for what you may have in mind.  I stamped each of these just in black archival ink on coloured card.  For the largest label shape, I added a matching black rhinestone Nestabling and made a "faux nestie" by drawing around the actual die and cutting it by hand.  This is a great way to get a mat when you have used the largest size of your die set.  You can easily sand the rough spots with an emery board or fine sandpaper too.  The smallest Labels 20 was stamped on taupe card and then the sentiment was stamped in the opening.  I added some Vintage Lace borders, in taupe and aqua, to opposite corners and used some black rhinestones to accent them.  I actually did a bit of sewing around the edges (that's my shabby chic look).  I tied a double bow from the black silky crush ribbon and added a fancy button from my stash and a couple of crystal stick pins.  A little swirl of black rhinestones in the other corner for balance and it provided the finishing touch.  I hope you like it.  All for now, Sue x


156 comments:

Missmizog said...

Mornin Sue
Beautiful card. Love the Justrite stamps and dies too.
Sue

auscrafts said...

stunning card Sue .I have these dies and stamps and love them

Unknown said...

Morning Sue what a beautifull card i love the colours that you have used.im not a stamper but this as made me thinking about having ago. I like how you mix differant die sets. Looking forward to having you bacm on our screens again. Take care

Debs Artliff

Jan.moogie said...

You have done it again Sue, my wish list is getting longer and longer. Love the card. x

Anonymous said...

GM Sue - just love the stitching - and the pink colour is lovely
Rgs
Clare W

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, the stamps really enhance the dies and give a beautiful effect. So lovely.

Wilma x x

Linda said...

What a beautiful card
hugs Linda

Unknown said...

Morning Sue...Beautiful card.. I love the stamps and dies...I'm sure we will see a lot more of the matching stamps and dies..Cant wait. I love the colours you have used with this card......

Happy crafting
Chrissie x x x

Pam said...

Morning Sue, another lovely card. Love the theme and the gorgeous bow too.

Anonymous said...

Love this morning's card, Mabex

Eemeli said...

Beautiful card and a great color combo. I love the black embellishments and that double bow is a knock-out. Fabulous work.

Hugs from Finland, Eemeli

marg said...

Hello Sue!
Love the Justrite stamps and the card Sue!
Love Marg

Karen R said...

Such an antique look, I love the effect you have achieved. xx

tracy w said...

HELLO SUE
what a stunning card you have done this saturday morning for us love the card very much thankyou Tracy w xx

cheekypaws said...

Hi Sue
Love the card. I have not seen the justright stamps but love the idea.
Love Elaine

nmty said...

hi sue, stunning card, love the colour combo and putting the lace on the card at an angle.

lv norma

Sonia Jones said...

Morning Sue wll you've done it again! Another lovely card! This is shabby chic at it's best! And i love the colours you've used too. Hugs Sonia x

maxine h said...

Hiya Sue
Another lovely card. My 1st love in crafting was stamping I love the different effects you can get with the most simple of stamps. So why don't I have these yet lol???? Must add them to my list for Santa.
Big hugs
Max xx

maxine h said...

Hiya Sue
Another lovely card. My 1st love in crafting was stamping I love the different effects you can get with the most simple of stamps. So why don't I have these yet lol???? Must add them to my list for Santa.
Big hugs
Max xx

kimberley said...

Another pretty card Sue altyough not sure about the colours.I have these stamps and dies but haven't used them yet,take care,x

Christine Harrop said...

Yet another stunning card Sue. Christine

Patricia said...

Good Morning Sue,
Beautiful card as always, you always give us great ideas for "Mixing & Matching"
Have a Great Day

Patricia x

Debby Berrt said...

Good morning Sue,
I love love love this card and have bought these stamps and dies and ones with the Christmas ornaments and agree this is truly a new way to go. Funny how just when you think you have enough wow this combination is fun and I am not much of a fan of stamping but think that is a changing.

Thanks

Heather T said...

Good morning Sue
WOW! What a stunning card it's shabby chic at its finest. I received these stamps yesterday and can't wait to play with them. I agree with you that it brings a new dimension to your card when you match the stamps to the dies.
Hugs x

Ladock girl said...

I really like this card, and the stamps are lovely. It's great how you keep coming up with new ideas Sue. Linda xxx

Marleine said...

Morning Sue,
I just love this vintage look. The colours go so well with the elements. Wonderful . X

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, Truly gorgeous card, love the colours, and the Justrite stamps really complement the die-cuts, I really need to get some of these stamps, they look so beautiful.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Kasey ~ in Oz said...

Very pretty, love the colours! They look fabulous together.

Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Sue. This goes in my top ten of your cards. Really beautiful. Love those stamps - another must have.

Val in Spain xxx

Unknown said...

Morning Sue. Love the justrite stamps and dies together . Lovely card again. Also like how the borders are off centre. Keep up the good work!

dutchess said...

Morning Sue treated myself to the kindness set of just rite stamps at the NEC......and you are right what a difference it makes.....love your card ......doing a cream on brown card today and your card has given me lots of ideas....hope you are having a good time with Mom are you staying for thanksgiving? hugs xxxxxxxxxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue I think the card is absolutely beautiful, just so pleased I got these stamps when you were on C&C. I am off to the NEC today, I am sorry not to see you there. Hope you are having a nice time. Take care Love Michelle xx

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful card.
Gr Elly

Crafty Nanna said...

Another great card Sue, love the colours, they work so well together. Wish I had those dies.
Have agreat d day hugs Lynn

Clare Powell said...

Gorgeous card, love the vintage feel of it.

Clare x

Jane said...

Beautiful I Love it Sue, Stunning.

Jane xx

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue

I love the stamps too, really makes the dies stand out. This is another beautiful card.

love Jean x

zerena said...

Morning like the dies and colouring but a bit too busy for me overall. All the best Zerena

Rose in Chester said...

What is there NOT to like? The card is beautiful - inspires me to stamp the dies I have using the stamps I have in my stash...
Have a good weekend, Sue

Joesgrandma said...

Love the layout, colours and the stamp. A gorgeous card Sue!

Marion said...

Hi Sue like this card and the colours but the bow is over powering for me ,love the lace on it.
Love Marion

corinne said...

simply another stunning card !!!love the coloure combo Hugs Corinne

Nanna Tina said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card today, it's great when stamps/designs match the dies.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x

HiggiSue said...

Oh dear... I may get a back lash for this but it isn't on my favourite card list.Sue....bit over the top ...I.am not particularly a stamper but I can get to grips with dies and matching.stamps takes away my creativity.
Love your work overall....hugs Sue H x

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Gorgeous card those labels 20 are my favourite shape dies. Are we going to see the stamps soon I have them on my wish list......
Enjoy your weekend.

Hugs Annx without an "e"

baconbits said...

Morning Sue,

Simply stunning, I really like the concept of stamps matching dies, it is something else to add to any crafty arsenal. It gives a totally different look.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card, love the colour combination created by the stamps on coloured card. Bx

Anonymous said...

Love this one Sue. Really want these stamps but have spent so much on the D-lites - you going to use them for cards soon? Sue of Worcester

Katie-Louise said...

Hi Sue
What a gorgeous card you've created. I just love the stamps. The colours of the card are lovely I do like the aqua card against the taupe. The result is stunning.

Thank you for the inspiration I must get some more stamps for my spellbinders.

Best wishes from katielou

Victoria said...

This is a stunning card Sue. Great combination of stamps and dies.

gwen70 said...

Gorgeous card, love the colours stamps and dies too

lydia jordan said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely card but for me the bow is too overpowering, I would have used flowers instead. I do love everything else you have done.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X

Sandybee said...

Another beauty Sue
xx Sandra

beachie said...

Hi Sue
Another eye catching card. Love the mix of stamps and dies. Its gorgeous.
Audrey x

Anonymous said...

Great colour palette and design, Sue, labels 20 are now a MUST have.
Only minor point, but think too much pricking, would have left it at outside row.

'P' in Wales.

Sue Yorkshire said...

Morning Sue

Another beautiful creation. I do so like those stamps, another thing to add to my need list

Sue xx

Carole Z said...

Beautiful card Sue, I love the colours together, Carole Z X

nattyboots said...

Hi Sue
I love this one those stamps and dies really look good with the colors you have used , and i especially like the lovely button , where do you get them from ?

Take Care
Elaine H X

Joan D said...

Really effective way to achieve a different look. But my stamping is not too good so it won't be for me I'm afraid. Will still use the dies, but not with stamps. This card is stunning. Very envious...XXX

Anonymous said...

Another great card Sue - I do love the stamps and dies together. Great colour combination too. Yvonnexx

nannapat said...

I have these dies but not the stamps - Christmas wish list I think! Beautiful card as always Sue. Pat x

lainey said...

morning Sue, love this card!! colours are fab. lainey x

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, lovely card, but a bit ott for me personally, good job everyone has different taste. Take care, Jess x

fame01 said...

i adore this card its a real stunner i think my christmas box will aft to the dies and the justrite stamps i think they are amazing and like you said opens a whole new dimension to your cards ..
hugs sarah ...xxx

Erica said...

Morning Sue,

I just love your vintage chic card. The colours are right up my street. Have bought theses stamps but sadly, have yet to use them!

Erica x

Maggie said...

This is an extremely luxurious card. Those stamps make all the difference to the layers and give it a real sense of dimension. Lovely. xx

magpie said...

What can I say Sue? Just gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous! The taupe, aqua & black go wonderfully together. Beautiful bow & love the button from stash, would love some of those....! Another "sharp intake of breath" & a "sings to me" card! xx Love Karen xx

yorkielass said...

Hello Sue, Stunning card, very luxurious, love the taupe and aqua. I have the dies and stamps and agree that they add a whole new demension, really fun to work with.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx

lindyloo12 said...

Another lovely card, the colours look great together, and the whole card is an absolute triumph!

Anthea said...

Morning Sue, great cars. I have the stamps and dies but have not had the chance to have a proper play with them yet only made a simple sympathy card. Hugs xx

Unknown said...

Oh wow, I love this one sue! The colours are gorgeous and those stamps are fab. I love the way you have used a couple of borders on the corners of the card. Have a great weekend. Maddy x

Carol S. said...

Hi Sue, Love this one! Great colours and love your sewing touch. hugs, Carol S.xx

EmmaT said...

Morning Sue, love this colour mix and fabulous card. Emma

Carol H said...

Great combination of dies and stamps, another lovely card.

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, A lovely card, I am not a very good stamper but I think I could do this, will have a go anyway. Thanks for the inspiration.

Love Rosemarie xx

nancyd said...

Morning Sue, a great card love the colours
Nancyd x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely Card and the colours work so well. I have been unsure about these stamps you are doing a great job showing them to me in my craft room/study/converted smallest bedroom (my space) I think I am falling in love with them!
Love BrenLel

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, I would recognise this as a 'Sue' card anywhere. It is lovely. So far I only have the Classic Scallop Borders One stamps and have enjoyed playing with them but it looks as though I will have to put others on my wish list now:-)
Frances

alimecca said...

Hi Sue
Love the idea of dies and stamps to match. I think the stamps that match the baubles are lovely. However, this is not my favourite card I'm afraid - sorry!I think it's a bit too fussy for me & not sure about the colours for me. As much as I like bows I would take it away from this.

lesley sinclair said...

Hi sue wow what a great shabby chic card, the colours are lovely together.I just love the justrite stamps,I have the bauble set but this label 20 is top of my list now I really love it!! Love lesley xx

MARGARET said...

Hi Sue
another stunning card, love the stamps.
Margaret L

hazel young said...

morning Sue gorgeous card love the central elements xx hazel

Claveh said...

Love, love, love this one! It looks soooo sophisticated! Thank you for sharing Sue. xxx

Mandy said...

My favourite colours - lovely card.
Thanks for the inspiration.

Mandy

Mandy said...

My favourite colours - lovely card.
Thanks for the inspiration.

Mandy

Anonymous said...

Love this one too! I don't know how you keep coming up with something different!

Mol x

Unknown said...

Hello Sue

Another lovely card. Never tried sewing on a card .......... yet!

Diana

salem said...

love these dies great card

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

This is a bit busy for me with all the different patterns, but I do love the look of the Justrite stamps with the dies - maybe Santa will bring me some if I ask nicely!!

Susan

Tres said...

Hi Sue. A very pretty card for today !! I am not sure about the colour scheme but I like every thing else about the card. I have just got your new vintage lace dies and I am going to start playing with them today !! Have a good day Love Tres x x x

CraftyJo said...

Gorgeous card Sue, though - as always - I have to say I'd prefer it without the bow - I think the stamping and bling is quite enough :)

Gay New Malden said...

I love everything about this card Sue, Just love the bow too.
Love

Gay x

nzillingworth said...

Hi Sue
know what you mean by matching die and stamp.I just made my own stamp by cutting out foam shape of the die to stamp with and gluing other die cut outs of foam to it. TRim what over hangs and your good to go. Ink and stamp lol saving money now.
Fabulous card loving the bow and dazzel. Well done
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillingworth@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

great card the background looks so delicate

sue xx

Gail said...

Hi Sue, I do like the card , but I'm not sure about the black bow. I think that might be just my hang up as I don't have a lot of success tying bows.
Gail C x

yorkshiresue said...

Hi Sue
Love the card and the across corner use of border dies. The colours are some of my favourites
Hugs Sue XXX

Sylvia said...

Afternoon Sue

I think every card you make is beautiful and so inspirational and this is no exception. Can't wait for your next appearance on Create and Craft.
Kind regards
Sylvia

Lacelady said...

I've got labels 20 and the stamps on order, because I capitulated! Thanks for the idea, Sue.

Margaret corgi owner said...

Hi Sue
What a super card, I have the dies you have used I am pleased to say, so will have a go!
Hope you are enjoying the sunshine spare a thought for us up here in the wild and wolly North we have seen snow, yes really.
Margaret

Jackie Calvert said...

Lovely Card, very oppulant

Lizzie said...

Hi Sue
The card is lovely and labels 20 are one of my favourite dies and I have now decided to get the stamps to match lol!.
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat)xox

Fieldsend said...

Afternoon Sue, love these colour together and love the card too. Nice to see a border done in a different way.

June x

melanie said...

Beautiful card love the design .Melanie

hotpotato said...

oooo nice colours.

sued99 said...

Love the design of the card but not too keen on the colour mix today.

deniseann said...

Hi Sue. I'm afraid this is a little too busy for me. But I like the colours. NEC was great as usual but we missed you , perhaps next year.?

Anonymous said...

Stunning card yet again - I can honestly say that I don't think that I have not liked one of your cards xx Gail T xx

utilitygirl said...

Love this card Sue, also loved yesterdays, especially the border dies.

Sheila's little Haven said...

Lovely Sue. Hugs Sheila.x

Jenny L said...

Hi Sue,
another stunningly superb card. So love everything that you create.
Have a wonderful crafty afternoon.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Dawn Louise said...

Super luxury and chic card love the colours and design, bow is beautiful but too big on it for me kinda overpowers it. still lovely though x

lilygee said...

Love this card Sue - the stamp is so pretty and love your stitching.
love lilygee xx

Meg Owen said...

Hi Sue,
Sorry but I think the big black bow overpowers the card.
I have stamps and dies for the Christmas Ornaments and they work brilliantly together.

Margaret O
xxx

Barbara said...

Gorgeous!!!!1
Love chabby chic, have ordered the just rite stamps for labels twenty, cant wait to get them.

Jill Liddle said...

Absolutely stunning!

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue , Love dies 20 think i will get the stamp to match. Jean Z xx

Lynda's craft's said...

Beautiful card lovely colours so effective with the stamps and matching die's and that bow WOW
Lynda xx

cebelica said...

Very beautiful card. Hugs! xx

melody said...

Hi Sue, Lovely card yet again. Hugs Melody xXx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue

Another delicious card :)

June x

Unknown said...

hi sue beautiful card as always.

jennywren1947 said...

another great card sue
hugs chris
hugs chris x

Laura O said...

another fab card Sue,Laura O

Debbie said...

Love it, thank you for sharing with us more of your wonderful inspiration.
Hugs
Debbie

Christine said...

Love the colours, the central embellishment, the trims, but I'm not mad about the borders. Still lovely though,
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x

Anonymous said...

Magical this is so my style love it. Have a lovely creative weekend x

catherine said...

Another fantastic card Sue and great colour combination. loving the black
catherine

Anonymous said...

Wow Sue, this is beautiful. I love the colours you've used and the black silky crush ribbon bow brings a real touch of class to it along with the fancy button and crystal stick pins.

Hope you're having a lovely weekend.

Best wishes

Michelle E xx

Janice K said...

A beautiful card that really shows off the Justrite stamps a treat. x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Beautiful, love the colours and shapes though the bow is a bit big for my taste but you do love your big bows don't you.

Unknown said...

Like it? I just love it!
The stamps and the dies looks just awesome :)

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue, this card is really stunning. Love the look!! Love Sam xxx

Sue Parish said...

Hi Sue,
I love the JustRite stamps too. The matching dies as well - and your Vintage Lace borders with the rhinestones - and that gorgeous bow, in fact I love everything about this card!
Sue xx

brenda said...

Hi Sue a really pretty card which can be adapted for any occasion. Love the bow and that button is gorgeous x

Vie Carter said...

Another lovely card Sue

Vie
x

Linda Simpson said...

Oh my word this is fantastic Sue, I love it. Spellbinder's was on again as the POTD on Tuesday and I bought them! I am so looking forward to playing with them.

Hugs
Linda xxxx

Debbie Tinks said...

Nice card sue

Unknown said...

Lovely card. Love the ribbon you use too!. Equisite card again xxxLorraine

Freda said...

I have never really been a fan of bows on cards, but your use of them on your cards give them an elegant finish. Thanks for your talents.

ria gall said...

Hi Sue

Another great card, I keep looking at that stamp set and asking myself if it needs to find it's way into my room of stash.

Ria

Donna Jones said...

Hi Sue,

Love these colours, my faves. Such a nice card too.

Donna Jones

Christine said...

Hi Sue,a gorgeous card and I love the colours and the dies. The stamps certainly add to the dies.
Christine xx

lorraine (classylady) said...

Great card Sue, love these labels but dont have the stamps, must add them to want/need list. (Written on a toilet roll, so big).

regards
lorraine - scotland
xxx

Vick said...

WOW !!!!! Sue, absolutely stunning!!!
Hugs, Vick xx
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Abuzz With Creativity said...

Very pretty card today soon. Lovely colours & I really like your button. Claire xxx

iggy said...

love it as usual.......very talented lady.

Maryann Laursen said...

Just gorgeous work here again Sue.

jordiegirl said...

Very nice Sue

Marianna Hammer said...

Such a beautiful card!

Sue E said...

This is another lovely one. I don't stamp very much at all but may have a go now.
Sue

Sue E said...

This is another lovely one. I don't stamp very much at all but may have a go now.
Sue

Cassieajh said...

I know this comment is too late but I had to tell you how beautiful it is Hugs xx

Carol Clarke said...

Carol Clarke
Morning Sue, stunning card again I love the die 20 must put this on my Christmas List. Love the colours your have used, which backing paper do you use.

Unknown said...

Sue -stunning card - love the deep colour of this one Sue, the ribbon and the centre blingy button are stunning.

Paula x x x

Margie said...

I just love all the examples you show us, I like the border cut diagonal, I would never have thought of that, thank you so much, Margie x

Linby said...

I just love the colour combo on this one.