Good Sunday morning all! I just want to say "aah" when I look at this card as it has such a sweet, simple look to it. Yes I did make it, even though it is a far cry from my usual look. I used milk coloured card for the background and stamped my sentiment in the lower corner with a coffee archival ink pad. I embossed the background using the Garden Lattice Embossibility folder to give a bit of texture. I cut the largest size of Decorative labels 8 out of milk card. I used the Cherry Blossom set to cut my branch out of brown card. I glued it to my decorative label shape. Next I cut a very small heart out of the basic heart die set. I added a tiny flatback pearl to my heart after I inked it with Victorian velvet distress ink. I used a bit of mounting foam to attach it then I used a fine tipped pen to do some freehand faux stitching from the branch to my heart. I personally like the simplicity of the single heart, but if that is too much white area for you, it would be quite cute to have an assortment of hearts hanging at different levels too. I wanted to balance the rose heart a bit so I added a rose coloured mat before my pierced milk mat layers. Sometimes, less is more I think, don't you? Finished dimensions 6 1/2" x 7" in size.
It's Sunday and time for more winners to be announced (my favourite part, giving stuff away, tee hee!) LOL
This week's Comment Game winners are: Ruth Jamieson!
Jacqui AKA Morgana !!!
Dragonswing!!!
Congratulations! Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your prize. Don't forget you only need to leave comments on the blog to be entered in the weekly game drawing! All for now, Sue x
A very pretty card today Sue, sinple but very effective.
ReplyDeleteDifferent one for you today, Sue,
ReplyDeletethe pink mat certainly lifts the look. Not one I would send but it is very sweet and do-able.
'P'in Wales
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteI love the simple but pretty card
thankyou tracy w
Hi Sue, as you say sometimes less is more, I love the simplicity of this card . To me it would make an ideal sympathy card . Lol Lynne M x x
ReplyDeleteHey Sue, Im shocked!!! LOL very sweet and very sparse, but I love it still, hugs vick xxx
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Well Done to this week's comment winners too!!! xxx
simply stunning Sue. x
ReplyDeleteGM Sue - I am not sure if I like this or not - perhaps its because its very different - the understated nature of it might grow on me the more I look at it maybe.
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Clare W
Hi Sue, this is a lovely elegant card!..Simple but stunning as always..:)..Enjoy your day...xxx
ReplyDeleteAah is just the word, this is a lovely simple card, it is great xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and could be adapted for many occasions XX
ReplyDeleteSimple but very pretty, I think I like it, and a nice quick easy one to do, which always helps lol.
ReplyDeleteOff to work now for me :-(
Big hugs
Maxine xx
Sorry Sue, don't like this one at all. Perhaps it is the starkness of that dark branch die, so maybe a different die could be used there??
ReplyDeleteSorry Sue, don't like this one at all. Perhaps it is the starkness of that dark branch die. Maybe a different die could be used there??
ReplyDeleteSylvia W
A really beautiful card today Sue, and I agree sometimes less is more, and this is really beautiful yet simple.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS to all the winners here today too, well done girls, enjoy your prizes.
Hi Sue, love this sweet and pretty card
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of today's card and agree with you it's an aah card lol. I love that your cards are so varied and you give us such brilliant ideas every day, they may not be to everybody's taste but then you know the saying 'you can't please all the people etc'. Congratulations to all the winners.
Hugs x
Heather T
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteI remember this card from the show and something about it just touched me deeply. It made me realise that a card can send a very strong message. I know it's a change from your usual card but as always it has a beauty that is unmistakably you. Great bonus is that it'll be quick and easy to do- definitely one I'll be copying lol!!!
Alice xx
Morning Sue what a simple but effective card! I'm going to do a workshop in January or the welsh valentines day this could be something I can adapt for a demonstration on the day! Have a nice dy hugs Sonia x
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ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Beautiful simple card so very useful for sending to let someone know you feel for them in times of great sorrow or illness and in times of joy and happiness such a meaningful card. I love it
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Lovely Valentine's Day Card Sue. Thanks very much. Congrats to all winners. Enjoy the candy!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue. This has definitely got the aah factor.
ReplyDeleteVal in Spain xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
Love this card on it's simplicity. X
A very simple but stylish card - quick to make and could be interpreted for many occasions. Thank you for another great idea YvonneMayxx
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis card really stood out for me when it was shown on the shows, it is so simple but has so much meaning. When my Dad died, we as a family bought a tree at the crematorium, each year we would go and hang a different heart on one of the branches, so to me I love it for the memories it brought.
Have a great day.
Michelle(happy2craft)
morning Sue
ReplyDeleteSweet and simple but oh so effective. It is simply beautiful. This one goes in my 'less is more' folder as it says everything. What more can I say.
Janet x
First, Congratulations guys! Now, Good morning Sue...this is going to be a pretty card for Valentines day! Absolutely sweet...it's so yummy! Happy New Year Sue to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteLots of love, Aggie and family xxxx
Hi Sue, I really love todays card its simple but very effective. Have a great day. X
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteSo sweet. Love that decorative label die. A really pretty card, one that anyone would love to receive.
Audrey x
This card looks really really good. Cheers Sue xxxx
ReplyDeleteAww this is adorable, what a great idea to hang the heart from the branch.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI think I would have to add more hearts as you suggested as it is too bare for me, still a pretty card though.
Donna Jones
Hi Sue. I love this simple card. It is so pretty and could be used for so many occasions. Take care.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, Gorgeous sentiment and stunning card, I love the simplicity of this card, normally I'm a 'more is more' girl, but this card is really poignant with the single heart hanging from the branch. Breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Good morning Sue, a very different card from your usual style but nevertheless a very effective one and ideal for the younger members of the family/friends. x
ReplyDeleteVery simply elegant. xxx
ReplyDeleteVery different card from usual but loving the simplcity of it.
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of this one
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteSuch a simple but effective card, love it
Beautiful simple card today Sue, and no bow, are you feeling well? lol. love Linda xxxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue.....love this card thought it was a real good idea for a Valentine card!...when I saw it on the Tv....by the way you back soon?.....I agree more is good, I have to stop myself some times as simple can and is stunning and this card is that! hugs Margaret
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of this card, not everyone likes OTT cards, I could send cards like this to a few people I know and I also think it would make an ideal sympathy card.
Happy crafting
Congratulations to the winners
Love Tina x
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteSimple for you but a lovely effect.
Have a good day.
Congrats to the winners.
Lydia
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I just loved this one Sue when I saw it on the last shows you did, its so beautiful simplicity at its best .
ReplyDeleteJane xx
Hi Sue I love this card saw it on C&C thinking of making it for my Husband for valentines Aaah xHugs Corinne
ReplyDeleteSue,
ReplyDeleteThis is a very sweet card....
Hi sue
ReplyDeleteLove this card it's simple and pure
No fussing love it thanks jayne
Such a pretty card. Perfect for Valentine's day! :) Hugs! xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, I agree sweet n simple but a lovely card and again creative.
ReplyDeleteLove June
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I saw this card on your C&C show and thought then what a lovely design it is. Thought I may do something like this for hubby's valentine card. Pat x
ReplyDeletesue love this card
ReplyDeletehappy new year
Lovely card, love the simplicity of it.
ReplyDeleteClare x
Definitely less is more in this one Sue.Saw it on your show and thought it was very pretty,take care,x.
ReplyDeleteThat is one sweet card and you could use it for so many occasions by changing the sentiment - I could see this even for a baby girl. Adorable.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Finland, Eemeli
Hello Sue!
ReplyDeleteThis would be a lovely sympathy of Valentines card.
So simple, but a picture paints a thousand words!
LoveMarg
sorry I meant or Valentines
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of this card and those label dies are to die for lol. Another to add to my list
Sue xx
A lovely card Sue. xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, beautiful card. Emma
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely delicate card, can be used for many occasions. Simply stunning and can be made by all standards of card makers.
Have a good weekend.
hugs
Carol x
Stunning Sue, sometimes CAS is okay, and i think this time it,s perfect.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, simple but stunning. It really gets the message across. Congrats to the winners. Bx
ReplyDeletePatricia Howarth's comment describes this one perfectly - poignant. I would like to make one similar to keep by me, as I can imagine there could well be the perfect occasion and recipient for such a thoughtful card one day.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue,
Sue xx
Morning Sue another stunning card simple but so elegant Dawn Searle xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, Simply beautiful, it says so much. A card for that moment when you need to say something special.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie xx
Morning Sue, Such a pretty, simple card. A good idea for a quick card. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue A simple card but as effective as always. Take care Love Michelle xxx
ReplyDeleteWow Sue, it just goes to show that you don't have to throw everything at a card, this is soooo pretty.
ReplyDeleteMorning, love it. I've said it before I love all your cards but I'm not a fussy bow type of gal. Simple but so effective. The only point I'd change is the colour of the branch it looks very dark in photo. Needs to go lighter so that heart is focal point
ReplyDeleteso simple but effective it's very lovely Jean Z xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteahhhhhhhhh your right. This card says all u want it to say, VEry cute and sweet
born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA sweet, simple and very pretty card.
Erica x
Morning Sue, very different from your usual, but as they say 'less is more'.
ReplyDeleteThis card is lovely. Take care, Jess xx
Very elegant. Such a lovely idea to have the heart hanging from a branch. So pretty! Maddy x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteYes - 'less is more' a really effective card.
Doreen
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteI agree with all the other bloggers
Sweet and simple .
Elaine H X
Simple but so effective. Martinam
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI have to admit I'm not a great fan of the branch but I love the simplicity of this card really effective.
Beverley W
Good morning Sue. An elegant, stylish, and stunning card!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day. Love and hugs. Hilary xxx
Hi Sue.
ReplyDeleteThis card really is "Sweet and Simple" I really love the simplicity and freshness of it and can imagine it fitting for many occasions with very little changes.
Yes Sue it gets the thumbs up from me.
Love BrenLel
Sue it may be a simple card but its a stunning one love it xx hazel
ReplyDeletedifferent than your normal cards but still just as pretty.Laura O
ReplyDeleteLove this card, so simple yet elegant at the same time.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Debbie G
Morning,
ReplyDeleteWhat a simple card yet very effective giving the message loud and clear.
Love it.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
They never 'look' simple, very pretty xx
ReplyDeleteVery effective Sue, would make a lovely Valentine or anniversary card.
ReplyDeleteHugs.
Gay
Lovely card Sue, the embossing folder is so beautiful. Hugs Ann
ReplyDeleteLove it!!! Mabex
ReplyDeleteHello Sue, I agree this is an aaaaah card,so pretty and the simplicity is brilliant. Perfect for a Valentine of Sympathy card.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the lucky winners.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteVery simple but also stunning love it.
Love Marion x
This card is adorable Sue! I just got the Cherry Blossom dies and this is such a great inspiration to use them. LOVE IT!!! Lori R.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteDefinitely different to your usual cards but just as inspiring. Saw it on your show and thought it very pretty. However now that I've seen it "close up" I think it would be a lovely sympathy card as well as birthday or Valentines.
Hi Sue simple and sweet.
ReplyDeleteJayne
Morning Sue love this pretty card its so classy.. waiting to see what youve got for us in 2013
ReplyDeleteDebs Artliff
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteYesterdays card was a beauty I had trouble leaving comments from my ipad.
Todats card is preety and dainty theres 2words i don't use often lol!
Thanks
Lizzie (serial copycat)xox
It doesn't scream 'Sue', but it's such a lovely card! Thank you,.
ReplyDeleteDefinately got the Aah factor Sue. Less is very pretty here.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely simple card. very pretty.
Margaret L
Hi Sue! Simply Beautiful! Love this card!xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of this card.
Love Jean x
I love the concept and simplicity of this card Sue, but the branch looks a bit spooky and halloweeny to me so I would probably hang my heart on a simple flourish diecut instead. X
ReplyDeleteAfternoon Sue
ReplyDeleteI saw this card only yesterday on one of the recorded shows I had stored and loved it. The simplicity of it makes it a very elegant card
Congratulations to the winners
Happy crafting...
June x
Hi Sue, Simple but very elegant, as you say less is more in this case, lovely.
ReplyDeletelove Avis D still in sunny spain. xxxxxxx
hi sue
ReplyDeleteas you say sometimes less is more, this could be a very gentle sympathy card
best wishes
julie bee
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ReplyDeleteVery pretty, I love the simplicity - although there is still a lot of detail when you really look at it.
ReplyDeletesimple but powerful multi use card xxx
ReplyDeletesimple but powerful multi use card xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is delightful. I love the simplicity of the card and its so adaptable for many occasions.
Congratulations to this weeks winners.
Hi sue what a very simple but stylish card that would be suitable for many occassions.I don't have the branch but like paper junkie I would use a flourish instead...love it hope to see you on c+c soon!! Love lesley xx
ReplyDeleteWow love the garden lattice, its at the top of my want list!! Thanks Sue.
ReplyDeleteShirley T.
Another beautiful, understated card. I wouldn't add anything, it would make a stylish, classy card trite.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue
Christine
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I like the simplicity and colour scheme.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue a very elegent card and as you say not your usual style ,it is a card that can be used for other occasions.I love the soft pink.
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Ita
P.S. Congrats to all the lucky winners
ReplyDeleteIta
Hi Sue, this card is definitely sweet and simple. I love the simplicity about this card, it is certainly one that I would make. I love the soft pink, it gives a very delicate look to the card. This is a sure hit with me. Love Sam xx
ReplyDeleteloved this the moment i saw it woooow card less can be more "!"!"!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI looked at this and immediately thought..."I would have put the sentiment right at lower left of the diecut beneath the branch". I will have to try it. Simplicity is beautiful in this one.
Sonia x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteSorry don't like the dark branch, perhaps a light grey would work better with the pink.
Congrats to the lucky winners.
Margaret O
xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteI love this simple but so pretty look-less is definitely more in this case.
Very, very nice. Simple but very, very effective. As you say, sometimes less is more.
ReplyDeletelove the simplicity - beautifully thought out design Sue
ReplyDeletelol lilygee xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteSo simple but so elegant just the card I am needing for a friend thank you so much.
Margaret
Hi Sue,a very simple elegant card
ReplyDeletelove it. Nancyd xx
very simple very stilish love it
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Sue. I remember you showing this sample on create and craft and I loved it then. I adore the simplicity: you're right, it's so different from your usual style! I definitely need those lovely cherry blossom dies now!!
ReplyDeleteLilly xx
Good afternoon Sue, as you say a sweet simple card, beautiful.Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a simple yet very pretty card. Sometimes less is really more and I love this card.
Ria
Lovely simple but exquisite card yet again Sue and so adpatable, using a different drop from the branch for any occassion.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for your inspiration and for pulling me from the hat so to speak. A wonderful surprise and ending to 2012.
Look forward to 2013 and your daily inspiration.
Jacqui xx
It's beautiful, just right, sometimes less is more and ceratinly is on this occassion - I love it
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, clean and simple! Congrats to the comment winners.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful "sweet and simple" card. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, this is such a cute & pretty card & like you say sometimes less is more xx Even though I haven't got them I do like the label 8 dies. I love the Garden Lattice embossing folder as there seems to be a multitude of uses for it & the look it gives have the "wow!" factor. I love it Sue. Congratulations to the winners & enjoy your prizes! xx Love Karen xx
ReplyDeleteI love this one, very pretty and simple as you say "less is more" Like others have said not sure who I would send it to, but then you never know what the future might bring!!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the simplicity of this card. Such elegance. I have to say I must find that branch die cut!!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Beautiful. There is nothing else to say.
ReplyDeletesimple but powerful multi use card xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteOh! My! Goodness I almost missed this one what have I been doing today???
I saw this on the shows and LOVED it for its elegant simplicity.
A few tweeks and for me it will make a stunning Valentine`s Card.
Thank You
Patricia xx
Hi Sue, I love the card, simple but its really effective, I have the embossing folder and the blossom dies so will have a go at this one.
ReplyDeleteHappy Crafting
Jean x
Simple yet stunning :-)
ReplyDeleteMichelle E xx
Clean and simple but oh so beautiful.
ReplyDeletecongratulations to the winners!
Hugs
Linda xxx
I love your very "chic" card !
ReplyDeleteHi Sue a simple but effective card, would be lovely for valentines day x.
ReplyDeletenice cheap quickish one to do if you need in a hurry OR for charity ones either.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...what more can be said. Thanks again Sue and Happy New Year to you and your Mum. xo Hil :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteSweet and Simple is the perfect title for this card.
It's another good one!
Thanks for the inspiration.
Joan B.
hiya sue, just joined as been trying to find your blog as no good with computers or blogs such a learning curve lol, going to have lots of fun looking at all your wonderful cards hun as love my dies but get stuck with idea's. this card os so simple yet stunning :-)
ReplyDeleteHow lovely is this card!!
ReplyDeleteLovely way to end the year on
Vie
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Love them!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to the AMAZING Sue.
ReplyDeleteYour orphans are beautiful, I suspect there is a queue from Lands End to John O Groats waiting to adopt them. Thank you for making 2012 a truly brighter year for me. Your blog is better than my morning coffee...... lotta luv JP
love this card so clean looking if u know what I mean
ReplyDeletehugs chris x
Love this card. Less is definitely more.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card as I love the sweet and simple style!
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