Friday 4 January 2013

Sneak Peek for You

Hi bloggers!  I am simply crazy about this set of stamps and wanted to show it in black and white simplicity.  It is called Lace Medallion Labels by JustRite stamps.  I absolutely love the way they are incredibly detailed and yet so simple to use.  This card takes so little time but the results are outstanding in my humble opinion.  I started with a piece of coconut white card and stamped the border from the set four times across the card.  I used a black Archival ink pad for this.  I covered the piece with a sticky adhesive sheet, peeled the backing paper and covered it with clear micro beads.  Background sorted!  Next I stamped the medallion stamp on black card using a clear perfect medium pad.  I covered it with white embossing powder and heat embossed it.  I cut it out with the matching medallion die from Justrite stamps.  I stamped my sentiment in black on white card and cut it out with one of the smaller dies in the set.  I layered it up in the centre, that was the focal element sorted.  I used a piece of white tulle netting and wrapped it around the corners of the card and tied a bow in the bottom corner.  I added a smaller black bow tied from seam binding and topped it with a rolled felt flower (Spiral blossoms four).  The finishing touches included two stick pins and a pierced mat layer.  So quick, so easy and can't you just picture it in any colour you like!  Finished dimensions 6 1/2" x 8" in size.
On another quick note, I haven't heard from the winner of the "orphan" cards yet.  Since I think they truly need a loving home, I will draw another name and announce it with Sunday's comment game winners if I don't her from her by then.  All for now, Sue x














174 comments:

Pam said...

A lovely set of stamps, I love the lacy effects and ideal for black and white cards. Cant wait for the shows to see what you come up with Sue.

Unknown said...

Sue,
This card is outstanding

Unknown said...

Morning sue another stunning card im not a stamper but i now think that im going to give it ago. This card is very classy. Looking forward to seeing what you have got for us on sunday. Take Care Sue.

Debs Artliff

Unknown said...

Morning Sue,

Totally gorgeous card. I especially like the white embossing on the black background. Really looking forward to seeing more in your shows.

Andrea x

Lisa said...

Gorgeous!! simply stunning and I'll be another bod looking out and watching your shows over the weekend too:D

Lisa R
xx

Unknown said...

Beautiful card Sue, the embossing is totally fabulous.

Alice xx

Jan.moogie said...

Lovely card Sue, looking forward to your next lot of shows.xx

Eemeli said...

Marvelous card and a great take on black on white.

Hugs, Eemeli

Anonymous said...

Belinda Raven said...

Hi Sue, lovely card and great that it can be done in any colour. Need those stamps!

Hugs, Belinda x

Unknown said...

Lovely Sue! Can't wait for your programs - nice way to end my holiday doing what I love most - crafting!!
Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx

Unknown said...

Morning Sue,
I love this art piece:))
I think your stamping is flawless and like you I love microbeads.
Thank you for sharing your vision with us.

Unknown said...

Morning Sue....Beautiful card...The stamps are lovely..

Happy crafting
Chrissie x x x

Lynne M said...

Hi Sue, what a beautiful card. Love the black/White lace effect. Can't wait for Sunday. Lol Lynne M x x x

Corinne said...

Hi Sue great stamps really effective looking forward to demmos !! Hugs Corinne

Lis Kervill said...

Hi Sue,

There is just one word for this one: Superb!
Your stamping and embossing are just wonderful.
I cannot wait for February, when time will allow me to practice these skills.
Nor can I wait for Sunday!
Hugs, Lis xx

Anonymous said...

GM Sue - what intricate stamps - nice. Roll on Sunday - having a sort out in craft room/study - need to make more space - I think I am a boxaholic and boxes take space so they have got to go!!
Rgs
Clare W

nancyd said...

Hi sue , a stunning card love black and white
Roll on Sunday. Nancy xx

auscrafts said...

gorgeous card ,mono colours always look good .I have these stamps so looking forward to see what you do with them

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, WOW, I love these stamps, and they really look divine with the microbeads atop. I love the medallion with white embossing, absolutely gorgeous, I love this card.
Another WOW, we may have another chance at the 'orphan' cards, fingers crossed.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

kimberley said...

Stunning Sue-if this is a taster for your show on sunday all I can say-is roll on sunday!!!take care,x

Sonia Jones said...

Morning Sue another lovely card. I'm not much of a stamper but I do like the effect given with these stamps, really Lacey! And of course the micro beads just enhance the background beautifully. Where would we be without micro beads? I love using them too.

Donna Jones said...

Hi Sue,

Such intricate stamps, they truly look like you'd glued lace to the card...beautiful.

Donna Jones

Carole Z said...

Absolutely stung..can't wait for the shows! Carole Z X

Mrs B said...

Hi Sue. Another beauty. The medallion stamps and dies are on my (ever growing)wish list! Take care.

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Sue,
Simply Stunning. Love the lace stamps, I got the lace background for Xmas, looks like I will be adding more to my collection on Sunday, lol.
Have a great day.
Michelle(happy2craft)

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue What a beautiful card ..... absolutely love it! I certainly cannot wait for Sunday now! Take Care Love Michelle xxx

Ecco of Sheffield said...

morning Sue
As you say a beautiful and quick card - I love black and white as they really stand out and shout 'look at me'. Having seen today's card I will have to be on watch on Sunday via my laptop as I can see them selling quickly.
Janet x

nattyboots said...

Wow the detail that has gone into these stamps is incredible ,

Your card is superb too, cant wait to see what else you have to show us .

Elaine H X

Unknown said...

Morning Sue
What a treat this card is, I just love the stamps and am looking forward to Sunday. As you say, it would look good in any colour. Roll on Sunday.
Love Jan x x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, thanks for the taster for Sunday - will hope to see the shows
this time around.
Also not a stamper but guess might be tempted!
Great mono card.

'P' in Wales

Laura O said...

another stunning card Sue,really love the micro beads .Laura O

Unknown said...

Good morning Sue, another beautiful and inspiring card.
Hugs Val xxx

Anonymous said...

Good morning Sue
This is a totally stunning card and I agree it would work with any colour. I love these stamps (I can see ANOTHER addiction for me) lol.
Hugs x
Heather T

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Sue. Very pretty stamps and a very pretty card. looking forward to the shows.

Val in Spain xxx

Ger said...

Beautiful card. Those stamps are gorgeous! Ger x

marg said...

Hello Sue!
Such pretty stamps I love Lace!
Love the card.
I was hoping for Dean in the Tool Shed ! you are so funny together
Love Marg

Christine Harrop said...

Such a beautiful card Sue.I sometimes have problems stamping large background stamps but these borders look as if they would work better for me! Christine x

Anne O said...

Hi Sue, what a lovely card. The lace effect is stunning. I've not done any stamping for ages but I'm tempted to give it another go!
Anne O

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Lace isn't really my thing, but I can appreciate that the card is beautiful for those who like lace. I MUST have a go at felt flowers.

Patricia said...

Good Morning Sue,
Loving this card, I am not really a stamper but this sings to me, I might just have to have a go.
Looking forward to the shows they are sure to give me the inspiration I need to kick start my year of card making.
Have a wonderful day

Patricia xxx

Marleine said...


Hiya Sue,

Simply stunning stamps. Looking forward to shows. X

Victoria said...

What a great card. Love the stamps. The white ribbon is so effective too - almost ethereal across the top right hand side.

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

What a classic card - the lace background is simply fantastic and love the B&W simplicity!

Marion said...

Hi Sue yet again another classy looking card,the stamping is brilliant really looks like you have used lace.looking forward to sunday.
Love marion

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, beautiful card, looking forward to the shows. Bx

beachie said...

Hi Sue
Love that border stamp. Its a gorgeous card. I do like to see black and white, so elegant.
Audrey x

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Beautiful card black and white so elegant those stamps are so detailed they look so like real lace.

Hugs Annx without an "e"

HiggiSue said...

Wow!!!
I don't do lace but this looks fabulous .....

baconbits said...

Morning Sue

Black and white is simply elegant - with these stamps it really looks real. These are a must for my wish list.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x

Clare Powell said...

Lovely card, love the look of the stamps.

Clare x

Unknown said...

Exquisite card

Nanny Jo said...

STUNNING!!! I feel a credit card splurge coming on.....lol

Unknown said...

Exquisite card

foxyg said...

I just adore black and white, and this card is perfect.

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue, WOW! love this card and what wonderful detail the Justrite stamp gives. x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Wow, this is really stylish.

Karen R said...

That is gorgeous. I have just started stamping more and this would be a great one cos I think I would use it over and over again

alimecca said...

Hi Sue
Love this card. Barbara Gray got me back into stamping and you are certainly helping me to continue! Think I will definitely have to have these!! Really looking forward to Sunday.

Sue Parish said...

Absolutely stunning card Sue. Love the stamps and looking forward to seeing what you do with them on Sunday. Bought some more blank DVD's with my supermarket shopping yesterday so I'm ready and waiting!
Sue xx

Unknown said...

oooo love this card sue. Very inspiring again. I now have loads of just rite stamps incl those to match my dies. LOVE to play with them and see what i come up with.

Happy New Year to you

Luv n hugs

Beth xx

nzillingworth said...

Hi Sue
Think these stamps are smashing and plan to get some more this year. It almost looks like lace. What a fantastic card.
Me me me i can give an orphan a good home lol
born again spellbinder
Nadine xxx hug
nzillingworth@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue,
I am loving this stamp the detail as you say is incredible, and shows up so well in your photographs. Like you I love mocro beads they add such dimension to any designs you add them to. The tulle and ribbon bow with the felt flower really give this card a stylish and feminine look.
Looking forward to your shows on Sunday. Love BrendaLel

Anonymous said...

I can't believe it Sue, I have just bought a beautiful set of Joanna Sheen stamps that are nearly identical to these. I would never have thought of making a background like this!! I am really excited now and can't wait to use my stamps in this way. The tulle, black bow and flower really soften the card. I love it. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm off to craft, lol.

Michelle E xx

Wendy L said...

Another gorgeous creation, the ideas keep flowing. xxx

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue

A fabulous and dramatic card :)

Happy crafting

June x

Unknown said...

A lovely card Sue, I think I will have to try this one. I can just see it in the different colours.

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Absolutely stunning, I don't do nearly enough stamping but this year I'm making it my mission to do more.
Looking forward to getting inspiration from your shows on Sunday.
Lydia
X

Debbie Tinks said...

LOVELY CARD SUE.CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR DEMOS ON CC

Carol H said...

Lovely card, the stamps are stunning.

sarah hyett said...

Hi Sue. Fabulous card and I am loving the stamps. X

Anonymous said...

What a great card. Just love the lace effect. Can't wait to see your shows with the Justrite stamps. Roll on Sunday!!!! YvonneMayxx

Unknown said...

Morning Sue,
A lovely stamp its very elegant, love this card you are truly a gifted crafter and your ideas are so inspiring.
All the best x

Nanna Tina said...

Hi Sue
Love this design, the stamps look beautiful and looks lovely in black and white.
Looking forward to Sunday
Happy crafting
Love Tina x

Lacelady said...

Wow, beautiful stamps - you could not fail to make a lovely card from them, could you.

nannapat said...

Stunning card Sue - I like the look of these stamps. Glad I have a few pennies left after Christmas! Pat x

lainey said...

beautiful Sue!! lainey x

Maryann Laursen said...

WOUW WOUW what a beauty here again. This is awesome Sue, really gorgeous stamps, that´s for sure.

EmmaT said...

Morning Sue, beauitful card and stamps, very elegant. Your opinion is never humble!!! Emma

Unknown said...

Another beautiful card Sue. I love the lace effect. I think black and white cards always look so dramatic, I have made a few myself and always get great comments
Looking forward to seeing your demos on CC.
Sue x

Sandybee said...

Another stunning card Sue, looking forward to your show on Sunday
xx Sandra

Erica said...

Morning Sue,
A lovely card in elegant monochrome.
Erica x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely to see more stamping going on and the micro beads make all the difference - love it.
Beverley W

Annie said...

Amazing! Stunning! and as you say, relatively simple.
Hugs
Annie

Anthea said...

Good morning Sue, this truly is a beautiful set of stamps the detail is stunning, absolutely love what you have done with them. Hugs xx

Cumbrianlass said...

Hi Sue, and a very Happy New Year to you and your family.

Your card is simply stunning, the monochromatic colour shows the stamps of to perfection. Love it and the stamps look wonderful, something else for my list of Needs
All the best
Janet

Carol Clarke said...

Morning Sue I too have not done a lot of stamping but I must try this one. The card is stunning and I love the centre motif.
Looking forward to seeing you on the box

Hugs

carol x

Sandra F said...

Gorgeous card Sue. I love black and white. xx

Jean J said...

This is so effective yet not difficult! I will be looking to buy some of the stamps and matching dies to play with. Thank you as always Sue.

Oksana said...

Beautiful Sue! Again, lovely colours!xx

Shirley T. said...

Hi Sue,

Stunning card (as usual). Another day nearer Sunday!!!

Love Shirley T.

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, another super card, the lace effect is lovely. Roll on Sunday!
Happy crafting, take care, Jess x

hazel young said...

Beautiful lacy looking cad Sue those stamps look amazing. xx hazel

MARGARET said...

Hi Su
Stunning card, love the lace effect.
Margaret L

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, this is so classy and in a lovely colour combo, I think it is great. Will be watching. If no one wants those 'poor orphan' cards, I know of a very good home, on the wall in my craft room!!

Love Rosemarie xx

Maggie said...

Good morning. What a treat you have in store for us on Sunday. Can't wait if all the samples are as lovely as this. Keep them coming Sue. xx

Jackie D said...

Hi Sue
The effect is stunning but I'm trying to visualise the stamps as I'm thinking they must be rather large so I'm looking forward to seeing them on Sunday
love from Jackie D

Crafty Nanna said...

Morning Sue, beautiful as always.
Have a good day
Hugs

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Just a lovely card i love the stamps they are a must have Jean Z xx

hollyberry said...

Hi Sue
Lovely stamps lovely card - very elegant in the black and white.

bluebell-flowerwood said...

hi sue have i won an orpan card have not seen on your blog who has won. i am moira on your lisst. hope we see you soon on create and craft. love bluebell-flowerwood.

yorkielass said...

Hello Sue, Another stunner very dramatic, the background looks like real lace and the focal point so intricate, can feel my credit card twitching lol. Looking forward to seeing you in full flow on Sunday.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx

Sue C said...

Lovely card, love black and white xx

Cazann49 said...

Hi Sue...This card is STUNNING...I love everythinhg about it!!..Can't wait for the show on Sunday..Have a great day..love Carole..xxx

Vie Carter said...

Great stamps - love this card

Vie
x

Craftychris said...

This is fabulous, I agree, the stamps are amazing! xx

adrymrry said...

Love this card, will look great using with either the black or white and another, vibrant, colour. Keep up the great work, xx

martine said...

Hi Sue,Happy New Year,sorry i havent commented for a while i have been poorly, oh my i have looked back at all the cards i have missed, WOW they are all amazing, i have missed your blogs so much xxxx all the best martine xxxx

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue, this card is absolutely stunning....a sure winner in my opinion. Love Sam xxx

Joesgrandma said...

These are stunning lace stamps. Looking forward to Sunday. Thanks Sue.

Jill Liddle said...

Sue, I have to agree with you, these stamps are stunning. Anything like this I love. Lace, gems and sparkle are all favourites of mine.

Jackie Calvert said...

What a beautiful and claear set of stamps, I immediately saw it with just a subtle difference in shades between embossing and background card, I feel inspired to experiment. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, I can see why you love these lace stamps. The border stamped background looks like it came straight out of an expensive paper pack. With love & light Theresa. H

Carol S. said...

Hi Sue, I love the detail of these stamps. A very delicate detail with such fine lines. Much better than thick lines that make detail look heavy. Have set Sky to record show on Sunday, can't wait! Hugs, Carol S.xx

Lynda's craft's said...

A gorgeous card Sue the stamps are so pretty love the black and white hugs Lynda xx
ps i have received my handle thanks for your help Sue xx

CraftyJo said...

Lovely!

Lisbeth said...

I have fallen in love with the Justrite stamp collection and look forward to seeing more demonstrations using them on TV.
Stunning card Sue

Lisbeth

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, love the romantic feel to this card and in black and white its simply stunning. Love the justrite stamps and dies and they are on my wish list for 2013!
Love Pet x

Petula said...

Hi Sue, such a lovely romantic feel to this card, and just right in the black and white. I love the justrite stamp and die collections and they are on my wish list for 2013!
Love Pet x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, Gorgeous set of stamps, and gorgeous card once again. Looking forward to your shows on Sunday and fingers crossed for possibly a second chance of taking care of the orphans!

Wilma x x

lesley sinclair said...

Hi sue wow what a lovely card,the stamping and embossing look great and monochrome always looks classy!! I've decided my new year resolution this year is to collect justrite stamps and dies as they are so easy to use.Thanks for introducing them to me. Love lesley xx

gwen70 said...

Very classy card Sue, love the black and white

iggy said...

i hope these are the tease for sunday........lovely card

jean.phillips1 said...

Good afternoon Sue

Wow, can't wait for Sunday, love this card! love Jean x

Jan said...

what an absolutely beautiful card, so simple but very very effective. - stunning
Take care and keep them coming

Jan C

Anonymous said...

You keep tempting us with all these things, been out today and got a few more spellbinders and it's all your fault!!!

Mol x

CathyinMN said...

This is an absolutely gorgeous card. What beautiful stamps.

howdy said...

hi sue,
as usual, just when i think i know your style, you change things around and come up with another stunner.

Julie Bee said...

hi sue

like the others cannot wait for sunday, great card very classy

julie bee

Marianna Hammer said...

This card is unusually pretty. You're right, those stamps are very special, I think we need them :)
Oh I sooo would like to win the orphant cards, they are really lovely :)

Ita said...

Hi Sue I do not have the words to describe this card ,to do it justice,One of the things I want to do this year is learn how to stamp,you must have read my mind,as now I have your card to inspire me.Thank you, so looking fordward to the show on Sunday
Smiles
Ita.
Of course I have to buy this die to start lol.

Sandra said...

Sue those stamps are stunning, the lace looks so realistic, i love them.
Looking forward to seeing you on tv sunday, that has brightened my weekend!
Huge hugs,
Sandra Riley

Janice said...

I absolutely Love this card!!!!
Brilliant. Janice x

Christine said...

Great card, love the stamps! Looking forward to Sunday.
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x

Sue H said...

Wow Sue that is a work of art :D
I love it, it may not have taken you long but it is amazing :D
Can't wait to see tomorrows card :D

tracy w said...

Afternoon Sue
love this card the lace effects look brilliant can not wait to get my hands on the stamps thank you Tracy w xxx

Trololo2 said...

Sue, your talent is endless! I have sourced the products in advance as i couldn't wait and I'm hoping to make this card sometime next week. Thank you so much. Kate x

lion_tamer said...

Cannot resist stamps and Spellbinders are my two favourite things. Great card looking forward to Sunday xx

Jane said...

Just Beautiful really looking forward to the Shows

Jane xx

Anonymous said...

A beautiful card as usual Sue. I really like black and white cards and yours are always lovely. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday but think I will probably have to record them. Lindsay

Anonymous said...

Fabulous card,off to see if I have any lace stamps that I could try. Love Helen

Barbara said...

What a beautiful card, the dies and stamps are stunning, I want them so bad!!!

hotpotato said...

a lovely elegant card.

Katie-Louise Sweetlove said...

Hi Sue
I love this black and white card,It's beautiful. The lace effect is gorgeous I love the idea of using black card then using white embossing powder over to enhance the lace pattern of the stamp.

Will look forward to more cards and exciting products at the weekend.

Best wishes from Katie-Lou sweetlove

Ladock girl said...

Such a lovely card Sue, those stamps really do look like lace, they are amazing. Linda xxx

SusanP said...

Hi Sue,
Love sneak peeks and this is gorgeous. If I didn't know that the lace was stamped I'd swear it was real, so fine.
Black and white is always a winner, but it would work in any colour you fancy.
Sue

Linda Simpson said...

WOW Sue I am loving the stamps and the way you have showcased them! I can't wait to see what else you make with these stamps.

Hugs
Linda xxx

maxine h said...

Hi Sue;
I love love love this card so I will certainly be tuning in on Sunday and will be spending some of my christmas money on these lovely stamps (if thats what you are demo-ing??? Lol).
Thanks for the preview, always helps :-))
Big hugs
Max xx

Anonymous said...

I wonder what other delights you have in-store for us - this is so beautiful and can't wait to see more.
God bless
JanNxx

melanie said...

Thanks for sharing I have some of these stamps all ready If i had won your ophan cards I would have contacted you .Melanie

Karen Lewis said...

Beautiful and elegant monochrome card - looks gorgeous.

Unknown said...

this look just like real lace, lovely card sue xx

Margaret corgi owner said...

Hi Sue
What a beautiful card I love lace and this looks so delicate reminds me very much of Maltese lace and that is out of this world!
Margaret

Paper Junkie said...

I love the look of these stamps Sue. Really looking forward to your shows this week-end. Just hope "they" let you get in lots of demos! X

Sharon Noble said...

Stunning work xxxx happy new year xxx

salem said...

fab card

englishrose897 said...

Love the card Sue, I will make sure I am doing the ironing between 12 and 2 on Sunday so I can watch c&c whilst doing it.
Sally

Gail said...

Hi Sue, I'm not so sure about this one, to me it didn't have the wow factor.
Maybe it will grow on me.
Gail C x

melody said...

Hi Sue, very pretty stamps love them. Hugs Melody

melody said...

Hi Sue, very pretty stamps love them. Hugs Melody

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous stamps. Martinam

Unknown said...

A beautiful card Sue, I love monochrome cards. Looking forward to seeing you on C&C Sunday.

Happy Crafting
Jean x

brenda said...

Hi Sue, like the look of these lace stamps. Another one for my wish list!!!

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

Beautiful monochrome colour palette, such an elegant card! xx

jennywren1947 said...

hi Sue they r a lovely set of stamps ,im all 4 making fast cards lol
hugs chris x

jennywren1947 said...

hi Sue they r a lovely set of stamps ,im all 4 making fast cards lol
hugs chris x

Unknown said...

Beautiful Sue. I'm predicting that black, white (and a hint of red) and geometric patterns will be big this year ;-)) looking forward to your shows on Sunday. Maddy x

carol edwards said...

This is a really beautiful card Sue,look forward to watching you onSunday

karenlotty said...

Another beautiful card Very dramatic without being hard/harsh Still soft and feminine Hope Sunday goes well Really looking fwd to shows

jennywren said...

Hi Sue,
Another lovely demo, I do like the Justrite stamps and dies can't wait for Sunday to see some more stunning demo's.
Jennywren x

jennywren said...

Hi Sue,
Another lovely demo, I do like the Justrite stamps and dies can't wait for Sunday to see some more stunning demo's.
Jennywren x

lorraine (classylady) said...

Simply stunning card Sue, love black and white and stamping my favourite thing.

regards
lorraine - scotland
xxx

Jacqui aka Morgana said...

Absolutely beautiful - so delicate yet so detailed and once again your special touch makes it a truly stunning card. Looking forward to the shows this weekend.

magpie said...

Oh sue, this is gorgeous! These stamps are beautiful & make even the simpliest card look as if you have spent hours on it! Black & white is stunning together. Love it! xx Love Karen xx

Claveh said...

Another lot of money to collect to buy these dies, "hunny, can I use the credit card again"!!. xxx