Saturday 2 February 2013

Poetry In Kindness


Hi crafty friends!  I found this lone hold out from the Labels 20 shows last year.  I have been trying to organise my pictures and I keep finding card pics in random folders.  I started my using the Harlequin Background stamp from Justrite to create my backing paper.  I stamped it using Scattered Straw distress ink.  Originally, I was thinking a guy card so I made the background a bit distressed looking by spritzing it with water after I stamped it.  However, as it progressed, I ended up adding lace and a bow so no more guy card!  It ended up being sort of middle of the road, not really girlie, not really guyish, but I liked it okay regardless.  I added a piece of black duchess lace to the side.  Using the largest size of Labels 20, I cut one in black as my foundation for my focal element.  Next I cut two of the Parisian Motifs in a cardstock matching my background.  I overlapped them just enough so that they were peeking out from behind the layer on top of them.  I stamped the Justrite stamp from the Kindness set in black archival ink on to milk card and cut it out with the matching die.  Next I stamped the smaller stamp from the set, cut it out and layered it on top.  I stamped the sentiment in the centre and added black labels 20 nestabling to the edge of the die.  I tied a double bow out of silky crush ribbon, adding a fancy button and two stick pins to complete my bow embellishment.  I pierced the edges  and added a black rhinestone swirl to complete the card.  I don't have the exact dimensions on this one, but it is around 7" x 8" in size (pictures were taken last year before I started using rulers to photograph my cards).
 Don't forget to check the blog tomorrow as I have 12 winners names to be drawn and posted in the weekly Comment Game!  All for now, Sue x




177 comments:

Pam said...

A lovely girlie card today and the bow is back. I like this card very much and so suitable for many occasions.

Linda said...

What a gorgeous card
hugs Linda

Unknown said...

Good morning sue what a beautiful card i love this die as its as it can be used for female or male cards. I really like this lace that you have used. Good luck to everyone for tomorrows draw. Take care Sue. Xxx

Debs Artliff

Jan.moogie said...

A Sue Wilson special, gorgeous card x

Michelle said...

Morning Sue,
this is so beautiful. It's great how it started out as a female card and soon become a male card, it goes to show the versatility of crafting. Apart from the stamps and dies I also love the black duchess lace and black rhinestone flourish. Another winner Sue, thanks for sharing.

Hugs Michelle E xx

Anonymous said...

Home territory, Sue - all the things I love about your cards. Inside the box again whoopeeeee!
'P' in Wales

Michelle said...

Oh my God, I've just read my post and realised I've worded my post back to front, lol. Sorry Sue, I meant to say how it started out as a male card and soon became a female card.

Hugs Michelle xx

auscrafts said...

lovely mixture of dies

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, really like this one and can see it in a real variety of colours.

tracy w said...

Hi Sue what a beautiful card love the way you have done this thankyou for giving us such great cards good luck to everyone for tomorrows draw hugs tracy w x

Fieldsend said...

Hi Sue, Early for me this am but must do my bit cos going away for a week so it will be quiet from me. Love this girlie card and it is stunning. Another Sue Wilson Special. C ya soon.

Love June
xx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, nice to see a bow back on the scene, it's not the same without one. Gorgeous card, love all the elements.

Wilma x x x

CraftyAnn said...

Another stunning card, I just love the style and the use of the dies.
Take care

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
I love the way you've used different dies together since following your blog and watching you demo I experiment more with my dies.
Hugs x

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card sue. Love the label dies. Layout is fantastic. Hugs

Unknown said...

Hi Sue

yet again a lovely card and easily adapted to be more masculine. Love the bows I think you and I all your gang keep the ribbon companies in business! LOL!

Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, love this card and the bow! I think labels 20 always looks so elegant, I must use it more on my cards! Love Jean xxx

Jane said...

Love today's card Sue, Love all the elements on the card.

Jane xx

Anonymous said...

GM Sue - There's just something about those labels 20 dies and stamps - I just love, love, love them. Going to make a couple of cards today and this has put me in the mood.
Rgs
Clare W

Anonymous said...

STUNNING!!! Mabex

Unknown said...

Hi sue, I love the labels 20theres so much you can do with it as you make it look spectacular every time. Thank you xx

Ecco of Sheffield said...

morning Sue from a wet and dull Burgundy.
I do like the background to today's card - I bought a pack of kraft card with this as one of the patterns and eversince have been debating stamp or now emboss folder. I shall have to make mind mind up. As you say middle of the road - but a really good card to have in stock without the ribbon so you can add something when needed.
Janet x

Donna Jones said...

Hi Sue,

Beautiful card, love everything about it.

Donna Jones

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Gorgeous and beautiful card Susan
Hugs Dianne xx :)

darcydaydream said...

another lovely card....have a great weekend..x
Christine in Darcy

Unknown said...

Good Morning Sue,
What an elegant and stunning card.
Love Faith xx

Dolly Daydream said...

Hi Sue, Wow another stunning card this morning and in my favourite colours as well. Have a lovely weekend
Hugs Dawn S. xxx

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, This is a gorgeous card, lovely colours, it feels quite 'sensuous' to me, I love it.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Gorgeous gorgeous card such elegant colours and lovin the style I do love the labels 20 dies one of my favourites must put those stamps on my long long wish list.

Hugs Annx without an "e"

Nanny Jo said...

I don't know how you manage to bring us such lovely cards day after day, Sue....your blog is the first thing I turn to when I switch my computer on each morning. A beautiful way to start my day!! Thank you xx

englishrose897 said...

Love this card Sue

Rose in Chester said...

I can only echo Nanny Jo's comment. You are "Simply The Best".

Have a super weekend, whatever you're doing.

Mrs B said...

Hi Sue. Gorgeous card. Love labels 20 and also the colour scheme. Take care.

Marleine said...


Hi Sue,

Nice. Love the embellishments. X

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue What a nice surprise to get another labels 20....I just love the die and this card! Take care Love Michelle xxx

maxine h said...

Morning Sue
Love the card, love labels 20, love the colours, this is soooooooo more "you" than yesterdays lol. Love it!!
Big hugs
Maxine xx

Joesgrandma said...

Each of the decorative elements on this card draws you in! The background is delightful and subtle, the embellishments are to die for and the colours just beautiful. Happy Weekend Sue!

cebelica said...

I loooove this. So elegant! Hugs! xx

Jayne S said...

A beautiful elegant card, I love the neutral colours.

Marianna Hammer said...

Love those labels. Lovely card, nice calm colors :)

Viv said...

Good Saturday morning Sue hope you have a nice weekend planned. Today's card is fabulous and so adaptable thanks again
Viv x

Sonia Jones said...

Morning Sue another great card. Hugs Sonia x

Unknown said...

Good morning, Sue
I think it is great when you find some gems using some of the older dies. I think it would be great to see your dies from time to time. Lovely card.

kimberley said...

This on really appeals to me Sue.Love the colours and form.Thanks again for your inspiration-looking forward to you coming back to us with your wonderful demonstrations on c&c,take care,x.

Janice K said...

This is beautiful but in my eyes definitely one for the girls due to the lovely lacy look the dies give.x

Sandra F said...

Gorgeous card Sue. xx

Lynne M said...

Hi Sue, a lovely card . Great inspiration to start my crafty day . Have a great weekend everyone . Lol Lynne M x x

Anonymous said...

Yet another elegant card i love it

Love Jaks Rotherham

Gail said...

Morning Sue,
Back in your comfort zone, and I love it. I'm not a big bow person but I can see it makes this card.
I can also see how a male card can from this without bow etc.
Keep up the brilliant inspiration , Gail C x

mell said...

I do like this card it would make a brilliant card the the older woman stylish and beautiful x

Marion said...

Hi Sue i like this card ,the lace is lovely but i would do it without the big bow ,i no most people like the bows but to me they are over powering.
Marion

Carol Clarke said...

Morning Sue
What a stunning, beautiful, gorgeous card. Simply love the background stamp and Lace,(had to say that as I am a lacemaker) I have Die 20 but I haven't got this stamp but will try it with the one I have.
Hugs Carol x

AdrienneQ said...

Love the use of the Parisian Motif with Labels Twenty. You do have a great eye

Carol H said...

Beautiful card today, just love these label dies.

Anonymous said...

A great card Sue it is just beautiful. I love the labels 20 dies and each time you use them you come up with amazing results and this one is no exception. You are amazing! Have a great weekend and looking forward to having you back with us soon. YvonneMayxx

Jean Z said...

This is a lovely card just what i like so pretty Jean Zxx

foxyg said...

A beautiful elegant card Sue. Think I must get those labels 20!

Victoria said...

This card really 'sings' to me today Sue. Love everything about it! Can't wait for the draw tomorrow. Best of luck everyone!

karenlotty said...

Beautiful card and my kind of colours

Nanna Tina said...

Hi Sue
Just love everything about today's card.
Have a great weekend
Happy crafting
Love Tina x

nuttinanni said...

really getting into the labels20 dies, so much versatility in them.
Thank you for another 'Sue Wilson' design. look forward to them everyday. xcheryl

marg said...

Good Morning Sue!
I love the Justrite background stamps they suit all occasions and change a blank card into something more interesting, I only have one so far, you make them look so elegant, and then with your Bow!..... it makes them truly Sue Wilson, love it
LoveMarg

Ladock girl said...

Lovely card Sue, I just think it's great the way you can link those parisian motifs up behind almost anything to produce at nice mat or doily. Keep up the good work, your ideas are inspirational, Linda xxx

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, a very lovely card, background looks fab. Bx

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue, my favourite colours, this is a gorgeous card. I have the Parisian dies and have never thought about linking them like this. Very clever.
JazzaC x 🌷

gwen70 said...

A really gorgeous card, love the colours

Carole Z said...

A beautiful, feminine card and these are my favourite colours on cards, Carole Z X

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card Sue, I feel a little sad that these labels 20 cards are coming to an end, but all your cards are beautiful. maddy x

Sue Yorkshire said...

Morning Sue

I love this card those labels 20 are really useful
Xx

Lacelady said...

LOVE the overlapping Parisian motifs idea to decorate the labels. I don't have those, but I think the Venetian dies would have a similar effect. Thanks again for a great idea.

Anonymous said...

Just managed to find these stamps after a long wait so will give this one a go. Lovely colours too. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us.
Sylvia W

EmmaT said...

Morning Sue, gorgeous card again, love the layout and i think the distressed background works well with it. Enjoy your weekend. Emma

Maryann Laursen said...

Beautiful card again Sue. I just love the die you used here today, sooo great work as always hun.
Have a wonderful week-end.

sued99 said...

I like the girlie cards best although I appreciate the inspiration for others. This one is lovely.

lydia jordan said...

Hi Sue,
Stunning card I love the colours you have used. I use label 20 dies so much one of my favourite sets.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X

nannapat said...

Beautiful Sue. I love the way you have layered up the labels and parisien motifs, it looks perfect. Pat x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
What a stunner this is. So elegant. Would suit a lot of occasions. It would make a lovely anniversary card. Another winner.
Love Jan x x

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, another stunner, back to bows and ribbons!
This card would suit a lot of occasions
Take care, Jess x

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, Another brilliant card. Very ellegant. Have great weekend.

Love Rosemarie xx

mandy burnell said...

ooh excited for this, I have all those dies...I will be trying my hand at this later, I doubt it will be as lovely as this...I might use pink and white...thanks for sharing your beautiful cards Sue x

beachie said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful, why dont my bows come out like yours ???? Very versatile card . Gorgeous piece of lace on it.
Audrey x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
The background on this card is really lovely - love it.
Beverley W

Sue Parish said...

Good Morning Sue,
Definitely one for me today - absolutely fabulous, a Sue Wilson special, complete with bow and labels 20, I love it!
Sue xx

Vick said...

Hi & Goodmorning Sue,

Hope you are having a good Saturday! I absolutely adore this card I love taupe and black together and I now have labels 20 and both Fleur De Lis Justrite stamps and the Kindness Set finally, I just had to get my hands on them, I have everything that you have used here except the Parisian dies but I have your ones and they are more gorgeous, so I will use your vintage lacey ones instead and make this card! thankyou for your daily inspiration, I, like others, have said this many times, but I have to say it again, I do not know where you get all your inspiration daily, I would have run out of ideas a long time ago, lol, hugs to you lovely lady and I have missed you on our screens for far too long now, hurry up back onto our screens, please!!!!! Hugs, Vick x
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nmty said...

hi sue, beautiful card, as always. love the lace.

lv norma

Maggie said...

Hello Sue. This is so lovely. The colours are subtle and the texts from the Kindness Set work so well in that context. This goes in my file for a definite play. Thank you and fingers and toes crossed for tomorrow's draw. xx

nancyd said...

Morning Sue, absolutely georgeous
card great colours too.
Nancyd xx

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue

A very stunning card this frosty morning!

Have a good weekend

June x

Annie said...

Really like this one, Sue. You are so clever with mixing your labels. Love the background colour and the card colour. I'm late awaking today - my GC was delivered back yesterday. It purrs now instead of clanking and I crafted til 2 a.m.!! I had so missed it!! I craft in my living room and walked in to it this morning... It looks like I've been burgled LOL
Hope you're well, Sue and having a relaxing time. Hugs Annie

Jackie Calvert said...

Yes, i love this one too. It has timeless elegance.
xx

scrapdot said...

Beautiful card- love the lace and nice to see a bow again ! Dot x

Unknown said...

I think this card has such an understated elegance, I just love it. The Parisian die peeking out makes a huge difference, you always think of something that adds a special note to every card.

Hugs
Alice x

Julie Mac said...

Really nice card again, you are so good at pretty girlie cards!
Julie x

Anthea said...

Good morning Sue, beautiful card love absolutely everything about it.Hugs xx

hollyberry said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card that could easily be changed back to your starting idea of a card for the men.

Jackie D said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely colour combination and background that could be the start of so many creations. Have a good weekend
love from Jackie D

cheekypaws said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card and I love the colours.
Love Elaine

yorkielass said...

Hello Sue, A stunning, elegant card today. Love the sentiment, lace and bow a true Sue Wilson creation. The way you have linked the Parisian Motifs is brilliant. Agree with other comments you are simply the best.
Have a good weekend everyone.
Hugs June xxx

Margaret corgi owner said...

Good morning Sue
I really like the design of this card especially your clever way with linking two dies together to give them a totally different look.
Margaret

hazel young said...

Morning Sue gorgeous card love the colours and design used. Great girlie card with the lacy dies and big bow xx hazel

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julie said...

Morning Sue, lovely card i always like browns and creams elegant xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, Love this card. It's funny how some of our best cards turn out so different that we originally envisioned. I am slowly learning to let go of my original intentions & go with the flow :-) With love & light Theresa. H

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue - Gorgeous card Sue -The Labels twenty stamp is one of my favourites, so I am pleased to see another of your creations using it. You are always coming up with brilliant ideas for using different dies together and I love to create from your inspiration.
Val C xx

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue,
A stunning, elegant card today. Love the sentiment & that bow

Carol S. said...

Morning Sue, This is a double 'Wow!' card. Absolutely gorgeous. Easily adaptable back to male. Have a good weekend. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Cazann49 said...

Hi Sue, beautiful card as always..xx

Aurora said...

Simply gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Another great card. Thanks for the inspirations Sue. x

Unknown said...

Love the harlequin stamp, adds a really nice effect to it. x

sandra collis said...

love this die and l;ove the colours

CraftyJo said...

Loving this card Sue and all the details in it....I even like the bow! I wonder if you're finally converting me to ribbons and bows? ;)

CaronP28 said...

Another smashing card Sue, love everything about it. x

salem said...

fab card love color and bow

JoanB said...

Hi Sue.
I love this background stamp, it looks great here.
I mist get some of that silky crush ribbon, it's on the wish list!
Thanks for the inspiration.
Joan B.

Sue C said...

Another lovely card xx

Corinne said...

Hi Sue love the coloure combo as ever lovely Hugs Corinne

lainey said...

love those colour tones Sue!! lainey x

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jennywren said...

Another Sue special, beautiful card loving your girlie cards but could be used for male with a few minor adaptations.
hugs jennyx

Julie Bee said...

Hi Sue

Another lovely card, you never cease to surprise with your inspiration.

Best Wishes

Julie Bee

fame01 said...

well what a classy card sue stunning i really like this one what colour combos could be used on this there are loads .. great card sue .. hugs sarah .xx

petlady said...

Good afternoon Sue,back to the bows love this card can be used for a number of occasion's and also in many colours, great!! Sandra xx

MARGARET said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card, very elegant
Margaret L

Tres said...

Hi sue. I think your card for today is great !! I love almost every thing about it except for the parisian dies. I have just never taken to them. I do really love the labels 20 and matching stamps though. The colour combo is lovely and I am so pleased to see one of your fab bows back on a card !! Background is great to. I have just booked my tickets to alexandra palace-the big stamp and scrapbook show. I really hope you will be there. I cannot wait to go !! Lots of love Tres x x x

Crafty Lark said...

I like this very much Sue, gorgeous combination and such a beautiful card. xx Flora

Ita said...

Hi Sue I love all about this card and I have the Parisian Motifs,labels 20 are dies that can get used very often they are a super die
Smiles
Ita

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Gorgeous, love the neutral colour scheme

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue,
I love this card, the Parisian Motif and Labels Twenty work so well together, love the colours they look so elegant.
Your ideas are amazing and they keep coming - Thank you, you are such an inspiration to me.
Hope you are having a great day.
Love Brenda Lel x

Unknown said...

Lovely muted colours with a splash of blue, very tasteful,and full of use for many occasions. A real Sue Wilson x

SusanP, Kent said...

Hi Sue,
I like the subtle neutral colours very much - chic n'est ce pas? The stamps from Justrite make great backgrounds too.
Sue

Marion Turner said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card, love your bows and lace. I just cannot do my bows like you.
Love Marion x

Lynda's craft's said...

I love this card its gorgeous you can do so much with the labels 20 dies
very girly this one but can also use them for the boys. Hugs Lynda xx

magpie said...

Oh Sue, this is beautiful! Another unique Sue Wilson card, just beautiful xx Love Karen xx Good luck to everyone in tomorrows draw xx

Barbara said...

All singing all dancing Sue Wilson card, love it!!!

raineysheep said...

Another I spiri g card I need to have a try of, thank you Sue
Lorraine x

Vie Carter said...

Just love this card, a lovely card with beautiful colours

Vie
x

Wendy from Scotland said...

lovely colours and lovely mixture of dies absolutely stunning

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, Another fabulous card, labels 20 is a lovely die.

Happy Crafting
Jean x

Patricia said...

Good afternoon Sue,
Another stunning creation, love everything about it.
I like this very much might have a go using more Girlie colours
Have a Great Weekend
Hugs

Patricia. xx

Laura O said...

lovely card ,like the way you joined the two parisian dies together .Laura O

Sue E said...

Silky crush ribbon always seems to finish a card off.

Meg Owen said...

Hi Sue,
I think I would have to tweak the swirl and labels and do away with the bow. Learning to adapt designs is good though. Thanks for the inspiration.

Margaret O
xxx

Malou said...

Oh I really love this, so beautiful.

iggy said...

nice one. i can see how your mind went from guy to gal.remove the ribbon & bow in your head as it were & back to guy card. love it

Sue B said...

Male or female, I love it.

Anonymous said...

Once again Sue, a beautiful card.
Gilly C

Olga said...

The card is so elegant and pretty!

Jean said...

Lovely card and beautiful bow.

Jean x

hotpotato said...

oh so gorgeous.

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

Just beautiful Sue! Thanks, Susan

Erica said...

Hi Sue,
Gorgeous girly card. Love it!
Erica x

CraftyJan said...

Great card definitely one I will try to copy

Jean J said...

Near universal approval yet again. Well done Sue.

fairie said...

i love the simplicity of this card

brenda said...

Hi Sue, beautiful card today love the lace and nice to see your gorgeous bow x

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

A Gorgeous Card Sue!!!

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

Debbie Tinks said...

Lovely card sue

Linda Simpson said...

Gorgeous card and love the stamp, lace and the sentiment.

Hugs
Linda xxxx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue,
love this card so classy labels 20 are so versatile , like the colour way too but going to try different colours as well .
Thanks Jean

lorraine (classylady) said...

Really like this card Sue but then I just love labels 20, one of my favourites.

regards
lorraine - scotland
xxx

Yorkie girl said...

Hi. Sue
Love today's card the use of all the dies and the colours work so well I must get myself some of the stamps
Take Care
Theresa

Sandra said...

A lovely card Sue, very girle, nice to see the ribbon back, seems to signify a 'Sue Wilson' card, that and a pierced edge. I have tried to master the piercing thing but i struggle to get the holes looking uniform, some end up looking bigger than others, even though I use a Tim Holtz piercing tool, any tips!
Hope you have a lovely warm and sunny weekend Sue,
Crafty Hugs,
Sandra Riley x

Dawn Louise said...

lovely chic card, love the soft colours and the big bow. crafty hugs

nzillingworth said...

Hi Sue
simply brill card.
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillingworth@hotmail.com

howdy said...

love it, sue.
great colours and stylish simplicity.

Anonymous said...

Belinda Raven said...

Hi Sue, I love the Harlequin background stamp and spritzing it looks good. Lovely card.

Hugs, Belinda x

Shazza said...

gorgeous x

Unknown said...

these cards are totally gorgeous. I love the colours that make them look classy and elegant.

I would like to treat myself to a couple more label shapes and some of the matching stamps from justrite stampers...

thank you for continuing to delight us with your fabulous creations that always manage to inspire.

Paula x x x

maxine said...

Hi Sue I love this card it's so pretty and I love the colour combo x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue. Wonderful card. Very classic looking. To me it's got quite a victorian look to it.Simply stunning.
Best Wishes,
Yvonne

JG1962 said...

Another beautiful card.. I love the Justrite sentiment. Such a lovely gentle colour combination.

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