Good Sunday morning all! I chuckle every time I look at this card because it was the result of that age old question, "what if." In this case, I wondered what if I just used all the edgeability inserts on one card at one time! So I lined them all up, taped them into place and sent them rolling through my machine! I may not do it again as it was a bit difficult to cut them all. It took multiple passes through the machine and I had to turn the orientation of the dies too. In the end, though, I thought it was rather interesting so I decided to use it for my card. I stamped my sentiment in black at the bottom, then matted my white piece over some of my teal card so it would show through the cut away bits. I used one of the inserts to make a border too, but added a cutting edge to it this time. I did one side then moved the dies over to do the other side. I matted it on a teal background strip. I tied a messy bow out of green gem seam binding and added a pearl embellishment and two stick pins to it. I had a piece of white netting in my craft stash so I used it behind my bow. I pierced the edges to finish. I do think that this would be pretty with a red backing and a Christmas sentiment to it for a quickie card!
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Sandra F!!!
Mol!!!
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Congratulations! Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your prize! I do hope all your Christmas preparations are coming along smoothly. Thank you for taking time to visit the blog during this hectic time, I really appreciate it! All for now, Sue x
A very pretty card Sue, I like this idea and the colourways are lovely but so adaptable as you say.
ReplyDeleteInteresting card, Sue, very effective with dark background.
ReplyDeleteJust goes to show, always have a play with dies and you never know what may happen.
'P' in Wales
Love the card Sue,colours are yummy.x
ReplyDeleteThis card was worth the effort, Sue! Love the teal and white.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea and it produced a really pretty, I think itg lookf great. The colours are just lovely xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the winners
I love it!!! TG you put the teal/blush card on C&C as I bought a good lot of it just for the teal colour alone!! I've had so much trouble finding card in that colour!!
ReplyDeleteOnly 2 more sleeps 'til Santa arrives!! What is on your wish list? I asked for more crafty supplies LOL!!
Celina
I have done this myself, and yes it is hard work but i love the affect,it looks really good in vellum,very lacy and not so hard to do
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Good Morning Sue, love today`s card, the technique, the colours and of course the "Bow"
ReplyDeleteI have some of the Teal card so might just have a go at something similar after Santa has been. I have put a few Dies on my list to him......................!!!
Have a Great Day
Patricia xx
HI SUE
ReplyDeleteWHAT A GREAT IDEA.I LIKE THAT YOU REVERSED THE COLOUR FOR THE BOARDER TOO. NEAT TRICK. AMAZING WHAT A GREAT CARD YOU CAN GET JUST WITH EDGEABILITIES/GREAT JOB
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX
Beautiful Card. Congrats to the winners and Happy Christmas!
ReplyDeleteGM Sue - I think it looks like embroidery anglaise - very pretty. I don't have any edgeabilities yet but think perhaps I should think about getting some.
ReplyDeleteRgs
Clare W
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteMy favourite colours and I love this card Teal and white go so well together, yes it is good to play with the dies you do give us some great ideas. One to try
Hugs
Carolx
Nice Card Sue, Gr Elly
ReplyDeleteIt's a very interesting card Sue. It does indeed look like broderie anglaise, as Claire noted. I just love the teal, and the bow. Love from Christine x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteLove this card, worth all the effort.
love Jean x
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteI used this technique this year on a few of my Christmas cards and used glitter card underneath, although a bit fiddly it was worth the effort. I just love the teal card I hope it is going to be permanent stock at C&C.
Hugs x
Such a pretty card Sue I agree about the red and quickie card, a very versatile card. Love teal!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners
Morning Sue, It's a stunning card and well worth all the effort to produce it. I love the colour used too. Hugs Sonia x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAnother pretty card, suitable for many occasions, and I have to agree would look good in other colours too.
Donna Jones
Hi sue now this is different and I like it thanks jayne
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card
Good idea for many occasions. X
Hi Sue have to agree with the others ,its different and looks classy.
ReplyDeleteLove Marion
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA rather interesting outcome, one that I quite like but if you had a bit of difficulty cutting them I would be tearing my hair out, so won't probably try it. Might though........
This is such a delicate and clean looking card. Well worth all the cutting it took - the same as the lattice die which takes a lot of cutting and turning but is so worth it in the end. Another stunning and inspiring card Sue. Love YvonneMayxx
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful card love the clean neat lines of the edgeabillities and the colours are gorgeous.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Very clever effect again Sue, you're very imaginative! It's really worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, Superb, this card is superb. I know it took you ages to get the edgeabilities to all cut together, but it was so worth it. It is divine, and the teal and white is a beautiful combination. Another beautiful creation.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
morning Sue
ReplyDeleteYes, Yes, Yes today's card is a hit!! I really do love using the edgeabilities - they always look fantastic and can be used for all occasions. Using different coloured backgrounds show each card in a very different light.
Janet x
Hi Sue, this card is really stunning, it may have taken time to cut with all the dies, but really worth it. Congrats tot he winners. Bx
ReplyDeleteinteresting card love the teal just received my pack yesterday Xmas Hugs Corinne
ReplyDeleteStunning card, love the idea of this, - you are always so inventive with the dies!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful Christmas!!
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteI think it was worth all your effort,the card is delicate looking,rather like lace-love it.
Good Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteThe effort it took to cut the dies was worth the end result, a lovely lace effect card, love this colour too.
I wonder what you put on your Santa's wish list, whatever you wish for, I hope it is under the tree.
Have a great day.
Michelle(happy2craft)
hi sue.
ReplyDeleteso worth the effort..very effective and a clever idea....x
What a good idea Sue. It shows how we don't need lots of dies to get a great effect. I don't have any edgeabilities yet but maybe in the New Year.....
ReplyDeleteVery best wishes to all.
A very clever "What If" Sue, beautiful colours
ReplyDeleteWishing you and every follower of your blog a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. So looking forward to all the new cards in 2013
xx Sandra
Well worth your efforts Sue, love this one
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea and such a lovely card.
Margaret
Hello Sue!
ReplyDeleteYou must be pleased with end results it looks beautiful!
I like the font on the sentiment is it a stamp?
Love it Sue!
LoveMarg
Hi Sue...don't they look different when you see them like this....really stunning.....just thinking red and white...blue,gold behind ...well that's 3 cards!....no Chrissy preparation for me out for Christmas lunch.....everyone wants money this year so job done.....I have to admit to buying everyone selection boxes cos we are all big kids at heart.....hugs Margaret xxx
ReplyDeleteGood isea though and it turned out good xxxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card.
Good Morning Sue. You keep coming up with new wonderful ideas. Really fantastic card. very elegant.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe Christmas is nearly here. I've been hinting for Labels 20 and the matching stamps. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed that Santa has heard me.
Val in Spain xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteDifferent for you and I love it. The edgeability dies look super.
Audrey x
Morning Sue, what a great card and a different twist to the using the dies. Love the past few days cards too as havn't been able to get on, what a treat I had this morning looking at them all. Will have a play with this idea later as I have an anniversary card to make.
ReplyDeleteHave agreat day
hugs Lynn
What a great idea! And doesn't it look fantastic.XX
ReplyDeleteGreat fun, the diecut ting is so pretty and I love the teal colour. Maddy x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is different and it was worth the effort. Love it.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X
Lovely card Sue. Yes it would look stunning in red and black too i think. There are so many possibilities for this design. xx hazel
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Just shows what lovely effects you can get using the "What if" method. Love the teal and white, but as you say, any colours would work.
ReplyDeleteJust off to finish the food shopping!!! Yes I know it's going to be packed but we do it every year as a family and have a good giggle in the supermarket trying to slip the strangest objects into the trolley without being seen, a strange tradition but we enjoy it. Take care.
it is interesting and effective angxxx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue, such a pretty card, I know what you mean about difficult to pass through the caliber I've done a sheet full of dies and its a tough job. Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! Hugs! xx
ReplyDeletevery effective Sue. lainey x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteYou are a very clever lady! Such a good idea and one that can be replicated in any colour combination - love it!
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card today - the edgings look like old lace. And I love the colour - where do you get your cardstock from (teal and blush etc)?
PS. Have to ask you - what is a messy bow?
Love, Lynne xxx
HI Sue, wonderful effect and worth all the work! Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteIt´s a very beautiful card and definitely something I would like to try sometimes too. I´ve often made such simple fast cards this kind too, but this looks really great and I love that teal color too.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, You got further than I did with this idea. I tried it when I first got the dies, but gave up. Now I know it can be done, I will try again. It makes a lovely card.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie xx
Morning Sue, your card reminded me of fairisle knitting patterns.
ReplyDeleteI do like it very much.
Gail C x
Morning Sue well youvd done it again this one is stunning i agree with you it would look great in red. I will have a go at it and i'll send it to you. Hope you are all ready for christmas cos im not still running a round in a tizzy. Have a great christmas. Sue.
ReplyDeleteDebs Artliff
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteYour "what if" has turned out to be a winner! Love the pattern and of course teal.... one of my favouite colours
Happy crafting...
June x
Morning Sue, another great idea, lovely card, I have a couple of edge abilities, so must give this a try.
ReplyDeleteCongras to the winners. Take care, Jess
Morning Sue, beautiful card and love how the colour shines through the holes. Emma
ReplyDeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteLovely card, as others have said worth all the effort to get this fantastic result.
Love BrenLel
It might have caused you a few problems but the finished effect is lovely. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card Sue and would never have thought to do that. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I love your title 'What If?' This question helps spur the creativity within. I could do with it as a stamp to add to my journals. I really like the way the card turned out. With love & light Theresa. H
ReplyDeleteIt would be beautiful in any colourway! I love it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovley card sue. It has now conviced me to get the insert dies and play. Will have to see what santa brings!
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Janex
What a good idea. I even have some of those dies.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue. I think this is stunning. Well worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteLove the colours as well. Hope Santa brings you what you wish for. Happy Christmas. Hugs 3362 Jan.x
hello sue i have seen a card simlar to this before,good idea with the long dies,i gave it ago then with a good result. love bluebell-flowerwood.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really pretty card ,love the white and teal colours.Laura O
ReplyDeleteSo cute - thanks for the warning about the effort it took, guess I'll just admire this and not bother trying it myself :)
ReplyDeleteReally effective card Sue and the colours are so striking, another good one
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Jan
love this card Sue, yet another idea to use our dies in a different way, you are always so inspirational thank you, hope you have a wonderful Christmas xxx Jean
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and card lookss really effective.
Beverley W
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove this card I have some border dies so in the new year will get them out to give this ago.
Making sweets with my daughter Jessica today so kitchen smells lovely.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
A lovely card Sue. I have all the edgeabilities so will give this a try. xx
ReplyDeletePerfect timing, as I've just received some of the insert dies as a sale purchase and I also got the teal/blush card from C&C last week. I have some birthday cards to make, and this will fit the bill beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the work you put into the blog - I look forward to it every day.
Merry Christmas,
ruth gwh
Great "what if..." card :)
ReplyDeleteTurned out really nice! I also like the color :)
Lovely card, I love the effect you've made.
ReplyDeleteClare x
Your 'What If' card turned out really interesting, I adore these colours xx
ReplyDeletefab card
ReplyDeleteHow interesting I really like it.
ReplyDeleteJane xx
this is a lovely card + apart from spending a lot of time winding the handle. the cost is minimal for maximum looks... good one sue.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue A different card but I love it! I hope you are ready for Christmas, I cannot wait because I am hoping for some spellbinders! Take care Love Michelle xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat if indeed!! This card is fabulous
ReplyDeleteWorth all the effort of cutting multiple times Sue
May I wish all my fellow bloggers a very happy Christmas, I do hope that none of you are affected by the flooding as seen on the news
Keep well and warm
Vie
x
Hi sue what a lovely card and could be done in so many colourways,have to say it would be worth all the effort of turning the dies round if this is the end result!! Love lesley xx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue, A very interesting card, sooo effective, the colours and bow are scrummy, love it.
ReplyDeleteJust have a couple of presents to deliver, nearly sorted now.
Congratulations to the winners.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx
Stunning effect Sue i think it is worth all the passes and will defo be giving this a try. Congrats to the winners
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a catch up i have to do I've had a rotten time with my web server!!! Just checked this weeks cards all super and todays I love it I did do a what if card some time ago with all the edgeabilities but it never turn out as nice as yours but will have another go LOL!
HAVE A LOVELY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat) xox
Hi Sue, I've had the same 'what if' thought, just haven't got round to it!....will defo try it now, looks great. Lynn x
ReplyDeleteNot particularly keen on the vertical border, otherwise love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue
Christine
x
Lovely card sue.
ReplyDeletethank you I am one of the winners. Very kind of you.
Hi Sue, certainly a pretty effect, but if I'm honest, it's a bit too busy for me. Happy Christmas Love Sam xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love the Broderie Anglaise effect.
With different coloured backing card it would work for so many occasions.
Don't think Santa reads my list as the crafty goodies I ask for never appear! Maybe this time...
Margaret O
xxx
Hi Sue this cards works well and as you say you could put different colours behind it,I would never thought of doing this design thank you for the inspiration
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Ita
Fresh, crisp and simply stunning. The teal and white are so well matched. I hope I can re-create this one. :-)
ReplyDeleteMichelle E xx
Belinda Raven said....
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, ooh! I do like this card - i have good intentions to make a few for next Chistmas in red and white whilst I still have the 'ingredients' on my desk. January is such a flat month that I won't mind giving this card my time - if I leave it until Nov it will never get done!
Hugs, Belinda X
I love the effect this creates Sue, maybe I should get some edgeabilities and try it...
ReplyDeleteSimple but beautiful. Love the teal colour alongside the white.
ReplyDeleteSue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever card, what if.... Most of my cards feel like what if... Nice job
This turned out beautifully and just shows what experimenting can do! Not so sure it's a 'quickie' card though with all those passes through the GC. LOL
ReplyDeleteSue
Dear Sue
ReplyDeleteI love this card! It's so intricate and beautiful. I will have to have a go myself even though you said you may not try it again yourself!
The teal card sets it off beautifully.
Many thanks for all your gorgeous cards you've made this year and for your inspirational craftiness.
May you have a wonderful Christmas
Best wishes from Katie-Louise sweetlove
Hi Sue, Gorgeous, I will certainly try this, and of course I always love the Teal.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to say I have been a bit remis these last few months and have not commented on your cards every day as I did before, but due to family illness I have not had the time, so I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the amazing cards I have seen, and all the inspiration you give to me and all your followers. I hope you and your family have a Very Happy Christmas and a Wonderful New Year
Janet
Thanks for the idea i often struggle to know the best ways to use these dies.have a lovely christmas.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, Lovely card and what a great idea all the inserts at once!! Only you would think up that one! Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea with all those different patterns.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a gorgeous card my teal and blush card arrived
ReplyDeleteFriday but not had time to play yet
but will definately be trying this one. Thanks again for all the inspiration you have given
us all year and have a very Merry
Chrismas and all the best for 2013.
Nancyd xx
Quite pretty, and I like the colours. Congratulations to all the winners.
ReplyDeleteI love this card! Just shows you what can be done when you experiment.
ReplyDeleteLove the card and the colours, Sue. Finished card is surely worth the many re-runs, gorgeous ribbon/bow. Merry Christmas to you and everyone Love Annie
ReplyDeleteHow lovely and lacy :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteIngenious as always! Love the way you have brought the whole thing together with the co-or donating border it's just stunning.
Thanks for taking the time to keep up your blog I'm sure you have loads of other things going on at this busy period.
Alice xx
Lacy and lovely, Sue. All that effort and the result is amazing. Seems to be the credo to raising children, too!
ReplyDeleteAnni
hi sue nice idea and the card looks good clever lady lol
ReplyDeletehugs chris x
Lovely- great way to use the dies,
ReplyDeleteSaffron
A lovely card sue, love the colours.
ReplyDeleteHappy Crafting
Jean x
Very pretty, I have never thought of using lots of borders on the same card, very effective. Thank you. xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely effect and gorgeous colours. Congrats to all the winners!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the winners a lovely late Christmas present.
ReplyDeleteYour "what if" card is stunning! I love the colour combination and of course your bow is fantastic.
Hugs
Linda xxx
For a "what if" idea you've certainly come up trumps again Sue! "Wow!", stunning card & love the teal. Like you say, it would look gorgeous in red & many other colours too. Congratulations to all the comment winners! xx Love Karen xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, Very interesting card but effective i like it Jean Z xxx
ReplyDeleteVery different and very stylish, I love it. Think I have all the ingredients for this one too!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners,
Sue xx
Merry Christmas Sue Wish I was as clever as other bloggers and send u a song Today's card is very effective and even though u say it's a simple card I think I'd have real difficulty in lining them up and taping them to stay straight! There's obviously a knack
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ReplyDelete" WHAT IF " - if we joined all your fabulous inspiring ideas together it would stretch all the way to your Moms front door "
Fabulous card Sue, love it and will try it after New Year/
All the Best to everyone
regards
lorraine porritt - scotland
xx
What a fantastic idea to do that. Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteanother stunner Sue, and so adaptable, well done as always. Hope you have a lovely Christmas and manage to have a bit of a rest... xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Sue love the colours.
ReplyDeleteHugs Rizwana
A beautiful card Sue love the colours.
ReplyDeleteHugs Rizwana
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