Good morning all! I always take a chance when I pick up my dark papers, but I just fell in love with this tiny rose pattern on the black background and yes, I had to see it micro beaded! I have showcased it with my
blush card and
coconut white card too so it lightens it up a bit. I started by
micro beading the entire background piece. Next I cut two of the
Layered Scalloped Posy die by Heartfelt Creations in blush card. I mounted them so they were radiating out from a centre strip of white card. I used the
Rye Grass Flourish by Heartfelt Creations all over the strip and white embossed it for interest. I matted the strip on blush and black card. Next I cut the
Timeless Amour heart in both white card and the rose patterned paper from the background. I embossed the white inner heart with the small
polka dot patterned mask. I tape the pieces of the heart back together using the centre from the white card and the edge from the patterned paper. I mounted it on foam in the centre of the strip. I stamped my
sentiment from JustRite Stamps and cut it out with the smallest heart in the set. I inked it lightly with
Spun Sugar Distress ink for a highlight and mounted it in the centre of my heart. I tied a messy bow out of the
Flesh coloured seam binding. I made a black rose using the technique from the tutorial at the top of the blog and added it to the centre of my bow. I finished my embellishment with two
black crystal stick pins. I added
black rhinestone swirls in the corners. I matted my card with a blush coloured double mat and pierced the inner layer to complete my card. Finished dimensions are 7" x 8" in size. All for now, Sue x
179 comments:
This is a gorgeous opulent card and I love the style of it. A beautiful card on a beautiful day. Happy Bank Holiday weekend everyone.
Gorgeous card Sue, love the heart.xx
lovely card Sue-only shame is that on my screen it looks black and white with the blush not showing-using my imagination.
Hi sue
You have done it again a very beautiful card love the colours will have to try this one out at some point thank you for the ideas Tracy w xx
Morning Sue what a stunning card iove the backing paper. I just adore tbis card. Take care Sue xx
Debs A xx
Morning Sue love this card but would prefer brighter coloure but love designe as always Hugs Corinne
Morning Sue! Fabulous. I am now a convert to using black boldly and this is gorgeous card.
Hope you are relaxing after the wonderful celebrations!
Hugs
Annie
Stunning card Sue.Unusual way of using the dies.My favourite colours too.xx
Hi Sue. A very dramatic design today, beautiful background paper, just gorgeous card.
Wilma x x x
I agree a dramatic design but lovely.
What a lovely composition, by using the dies so differently.
Hi Sue. Lovely, this card does look black and white, no blush , on my screen too but I love it. That rose backing paper is beautiful. Hope you are getting to rest and relax. We are finally enjoying some sunshine, wonder if it will last the whole bank holiday? Take care.
Hi Sue,
A lovely card. I don't normally do hearts on cards but there's plenty of other shapes I could choose from.
I like to make A6 and 6" x 6" cards. I would love to see how you would make a card that is 6" x 6" when it is matted, layered and complete.
Any chance? :-)
Have a great Bank Holiday weekend.
Best wishes.
Mary x
GM Sue - how elegant and sophisticated - love the colour combo and composition. Happy BH to all.
Rgs
Clare W
Good morning everyone.
A pretty and sophisticated card today. Very nice!
Oh boy this card is amazing. There are so many elements that I would like to try myself. Thank you Sue for the inspiration. Jackie
Good morning Sue,
The blush card really makes this card stylish , I really love it. I just saw these dies yesterday and thought I should use them again. Thanks. It is sunny again today in Kent.
Hi Sue,
Love this design...and that dp is gorgeous.
Donna Jones
Hi Sue,
Another lovely card - colours and design just divine.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs, Rose
Morning Sue
WOW a fabulous creation. Loads of different textures, lots going on and yet your eye is still drawn to the focal element. I love it. Although I am thinking of setting up a meeting of MBA (that's Micro Beaders Anonymous. Not to stop but just to play...lol
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Good morning Sue another lovely card today, as always. I wish I could be as inspired as you. I love looking at your cards every morning. Xx
Morning Sue
A contrast to yesterday however although not a lover as you know of the dark cards the background paper is beautiful and with the blush is exquisite.
I am thinking on reflection it is the black and white cards that I am not a lover of and if there is a lovely soft colour as here with the black then it makes a difference for me. I really like it.
Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx
I'm like quite a few of the others-the blush is not showing up on my computer and neither is the pattern on the background card but I do like the design of the card,After a horrendous day weatherwise it will be interesting to see what today brings-at least it's not raining at the moment,take care,x.
Morning Sue, Gorgeous card, loving the background card, it looks gorgeous on the close up. Shame the blush doesn't show up on my laptop, but still looks gorgeous.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Morning Sue,
Lovely card. Black and the blush card to soften it looks great but with the the dies and the background fab. X
Hi Sue, this is stunning and it looks like I'm one of the lucky ones because the hint of Spun Sugar is showing up in my computer and it is really effective with the pale pink of the ribbon, love it! Carole Z X
Another stunner Sue and a total contrast to yesterdays! I love the colours, thy work do well.
Hugs Hayley x
Good Morning Sue,
Love the layout of this card, yet again beautiful. I have such a wish list at the moment, lol.
Have a lovely day.
Michelle(happy2craft)
Stunning card Sue may have to try this one .Melanie
Beautiful card. Although it looks black and white on my laptop screen and no blush to be seen. Take care.
Hugs,
Eemeli
Good morning Sue
I love the style and colour of today's card.
Hugs x
Heather T
This is sooo gorgeous Sue, over the top beautiful work.
Hi & Goodmorning Sue,
Well WOW what else can I say? this card is another cracker!!! its gloriously gorgeous!! I love everything about it, you really are spoiling us aren't you, but oh goodness me I need a massive bank balance to be able to buy all the dies I love you using and stamps, I guess I need to win something on the lotto!!! LOL...hugs sweetie and I hope you are enjoying the time with your mom over there, my friend, see you in June on my screen hopefully xxxx Hugs, Vick xxx
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Wow! A really LUSH card today, love everything about it , the textures the lovely soft blush against the patterned black , micro beads and beautiful rose!
I think you have outdone yourself today, I can't imagine anyone not being over the moon to receive a card like this!
Wow, I love the design of this one and I love your dark cards, so elegant
Hi Sue
Gorgeous card love the background paper with the tiny pink flower. The blush card makes a pretty contrast and brings out the pink in the background paper love all the dies used especially the heartfelt one so delicate.
Enjoy the weekend everyone hope the weather is kind to you.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Morning Sue
This a another WOW factor card. It is beautiful in black and pink, I love using the micro beads on the backgrounds - this is one I must try
Hugs
Carol x
Wow amazing.
Morning Sue, What a great card and the colour is great, doesn't show up too well on the screen but I have got some blush card so I can see how it works. Have a brilliant weekend. No sun here today for the bank holiday - maybe later!!
Love Rosemarie xx
Really love this card, Sue, so many interesting elements and a lot of work there. Always like your designs with a dark influence, softened today by the blush card. Stunning.
'P' in Wales
Morning Sue, wow you have done it again and made a stunner of a card. Love everything about it. Wish I had some creation ideas at the moment but until my mojo stats to work I will keep using yours - hehe!!!
Have a great Bank Holday all.
Love June
xxx
I love the delicate pattern on this card , and how you have cut the shape in half and off set them ~ brilliant !
Crafty hugs Rachel
Lovely card Sue. Will have to play as its a long weekend. Have a great weekend. Sally x
Hi Sue, this card is wonderful, and very elegant. Love the way you have used the dies. Bx
Gorgeous cad Sue!xx
Morning Sue
Today's card is stunning. I love it
Xxx
morning Sue
What a beautiful format and colour scheme to match for today's gift.
I love both these dies and they always give their best. Unfortunately still not a crafting day for me today as the horrible task of food shopping gets in the way but decorating nearly finished - on the last lap - so my crafting is getting nearer.
Hope you are all rested now after a very very busy week and that the Birthday Girl is ready to start all over again!
Janet x
Beautiful card, I love that heart die. The blush card really makes the colours work for me. Thanks for sharing x
Beautiful card, I love that heart die. The blush card really makes the colours work for me. Thanks for sharing x
Good morning Sue, another beautiful offering, I love the design of this one. Great way to use that Die. Thank you for all the inspiration
Have a Great Weekend
Patricia xxx
A beautifully styled card today Sue. I do like the way you've cut the circles in half. Another great way to use our dies
xx Sadra
FAB-U-LOUS!! Mabex
Hi Sue
This is really lovely,very imaginative layout. Looks black and white on my computer too but still like it!
Hi Sue What a lovely card and just love the blush card against the black....it thought it might be too harsh but love it! Take Care Love Michelle S xxx
Yet another amazing card SUe. love it!!!
Hugs n stuff
Carol B
Now this is stunning sue!! I love it xx
I actually thought that this was a gatefold card at first and it would work well as a gatefold. I like the way you've offset the two semicircles, very effective and a great idea for trying out with other dies too.
Good Morning Sue!
I love it when I have the Die you're using.... then I don't become obsessed with owning them! (so sad)!
but that is what happens when I like your card, and today I love your card.
Love Marg
Stunning Sue, just love it
Hi Sue,
A beautiful card I have to imagine the blush as like many others it looks white on my screen. Love the way you have used the dies and the layout is very imaginative.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X
Very pretty background paper Sue, and I love the way you have cut the topper in half to give the staggered look. Anne x
Hi Sue not sure on this one ,think its a bit dark ,but thats just me but like the cut circle idea.
Marion H
Morning Sue and everyone else. What a great card today. It's very rich looking and anyone would love to receive it. Well I know I would! I hope everyone as a great weekend. Hugs Sonia x
Great card Sue and so versatile, can be used for a good variety of occasions. Enjoy your Bank holiday weekend,
hugs Lynn
Hi Sue,
Another stunning card, very dramatic with the black and white. That little hint of colour just lifts it.
Love it.
Alison x
Lovely card Sue. Have a nice weekend x
Stunning Sue and I cannot believe all that micro beading! Happy weekend, Jane x
Good Morning Sue. Love the striking colours of this. a Beautiful Creation.
Love Val in Spain xxx
Hi Sue
Looks black and white on my old lappy,however it does not spoil the card ,it is beautiful and i really like the heart and flower ,
Have a nice weekend everyone
Elaine H X
Love today's card beautiful need to get some crafting done lol.
Jane xx
Hi Sue, stunning card , love the background paper. Lol Lynne M x x x
Morning Sue, gorgeous card and layout. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Emma
Stunning card Sue love the design and colours xx hazel
Hi Sue
Lovely card today. The blush also looks white on my computer. so glad that you are still doing cards in the older dies as it reminds us to use them. Love the papers. I also usually like to do either 6x6 or 5x7 cards, and they all look just as nice in these sizes. hope your not working to hard Sue. Enjoy the sunshine as it's drizzling here in cloudy Witney amongst the Cotswolds.
Beautiful card Sue, love the colours and the way you have used the dies. Maddy x
Hi Sue
Just beautiful, I am in the middle of making cards for my grandson who is 6 this week so its power rangers time.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
Wow Sue! Love this monochromatic card with all it's texture. Inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
just love this card Sue black and white is so gorgeous, hope every one has a Happy Bank Holiday love Jean Z xx
Another beautiful card Sue. I have these dies so can definitely give this one a go. You are such an inspiration to so many people keep up the great work.
Hugs Sue x
A lovely girly card x love it x I feel a crafty moment coming on x hugs x chris x
I like the bold colour Sue - no need to worry about us - my screen doesn't show the blush very well, but I can imagine that.
Hi Sue, super card. Very striking. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Beautiful card, love the heart.
'morning Sue,gorgeous card,I love the colours,dies and the layout...Christine xx
Fab comment carol xx love chris x
Gorgeous card, love the layout and colours.
Clare x
Morning Sue. WOW. This is utterly georgous and very elegant, though the swirls are lost on my monitor.
Take care now love Jackie C XXX
A lovely card. Love the blush color, goes so well with the black. Love the microbeaded background too :)
Hello Sue, A dramatic and sophisticated card, the colours are gorgeous I must be lucky I can see the blush. Love everything about it. Happy Bank Holiday to all, hope the sun keeps shining.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx
Morning Sue, very opulent card today,, love your backing paper and the twist on the dies. Take care, Jess x
Beautiful card Sue, the background card is lovely. Pretty dies and a fabulous bow - job done! Pat x
Hi Sue
Stunning card, love it all, especially that rose. A card for any occasion
Audrey x
Love it Sue - I'm sure the blush colour contrasts nicely with the black (my screen shows up as B/W but still effective). I love the rose (if only mine turned out as good!!!) tfs.
Take care
Hugs
Heather W
x
Hi Sue. Yet another stunning card. SueL
Stunning!
Hi Sue,
What are you doing to me? I don't like heart cards as a rule but yours are just lovely. I feel a real conversion going on. This card is fab am even thinking about getting the dies,
Beverley W
I love your dark creations and this one is gorgeous - very dramatic, but sophisticated and quite romantic really. The blush card beautifully softens the black and white. Lovely background paper!
Sue
I love dark cards especially when they are so sophisticated! And this is elegant and so very very eye catching - off I go to try this one!
Hugs Maggie
Hi Sue,
Love the card. The background is fab. You are such an inspiration, I can't always see how to use the dies differently, so I find your tips very helpful. Thanks.
Crafty Hugs Carol Healy
Hi Sue
Absolutely beautiful. I love the opulence of this card and the black, blush and white is stunning. Will definitely have a go at something similar.Another winner. Have a great week end everyone.
Love Jan x x
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A truly stunning card,love the colour scheme and the composition is wonderful.
Helen Bx
This looks black and white on my computer, that's ok though cos I love black and white and I love this card xx
Hi Sue
Beautiful card today Sue. Delicate with the blush and sophisticated when added to the black, and I love it when you add beads,bows and stick pins. It's everything i love in a card. Have a great weekend everyone.
Kind regards
Tina x
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I LOVE TODAY'S CARD IT IS BEAUTIFUL SUE,THE COLOURS ARE SO PRETTY I WILL DEFENTLY HAVE A GO AT THIS ONE.IT'S GOT THE WOW FACTOR
HUGS LYNDA XX
HAPPY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND TO YOU ALL :O))
Dear Sue
Wow what a chic looking card love the blush,black and coconut white colour scheme. I don't often use black card but this shows how wonderful it can look.
Love the posy semicircle die cut card in blush and the beaded pins and bow made of blush seam binding and then the chic looking black rose setting off the card wonderfully. The heart dies make a lovely centrepiece for the card.
Love it.
Best wishes from
Katie-Louise Sweetlove
Love the layout of this card Sue and how you have used the Layered Scalloped Posy die. The colours are just beautiful. Hope you are having fun. Hugs Christine H xx
oooh yes, love this card... like how you have cut the scalloped posy die and split it, looks great.... hope you're having a fab time in USA..... x
Absolutely beautiful - love everything about it! YvonneMayxx
Good Morning Sue,this card has everything I love,opulence,sophistication ,layout and colour,that blush card stock is beautiful ,the picture does not give it justice ,it looks like black and white on my computer,which would also work well.I hope you are enjoying your stay with your Mom.
Smiles
Ita
Hi sue this is a lovely card and nice to see the scalloped posy die again which ihavent used for ages! I often use black and white with a splash of colour so this is a great combo for me. Love Lesley x
sue, I like this card. The combination of black against pale pink and white is lovely. Janice x
Very pretty, the close-ups really show the details well, thanks for sharing.
Simply lovely.
Oh so pretty. Love the Layered Scalloped Posy die. Looks gorgeous.
Love the contrast in this, also just love that background paper!
This is a lovely card. Love those colours!
A lovely card Sue, the colours together are beautiful.
This is an absolutely fabulous card today Sue!!! Love the offset semicircles against the central band, and the colour combo - no worries about dark colours for me!
Thanks Susan
Hi Sue,
Beautiful card -Roses all come up trumps for me (And it's not black edged )love it .
Mary Durham
Hi Sue, Beautiful, stunning ... Love the layout and the colour choise.
have a lovely weekend
Happy crafting
Chrissie x x x
this is truly gorgeous.
WOW! Gorgeous!
Stunning card Sue.
Gorgeous!!! The rose is stunning! x
Another fab card Sue, I've yet to try the micro beads, I need to give it a go soon. TFS
Hugs,
Trish x
Very sophisticated card today. The pink ribbon is showing but not the blush. Whilst black and white are my favourite colours (for clothes); I just might have to do this card in red and white. Wrong football team colours; you see!! Enjoy your time with your mum! Love, Pauline A xx
Gorgeous!
Going to have to have a go at those roses, they are divine xx
Hello Sue and what a lovely day it is. Makes the spirits lift and the call to do the gardening very strong. However, must have a quick session in my craft room first - maybe try this simply adorable card. The beading makes it a bit blurry and the colours aren't too clear but we get the idea and that's splendid! Have a great weekend. xx
Lovely card Sue, gorgeous flower and bow!!!
HI SUE
DONT THOSE BEADS LOOK GOOD. LIKE THE CIRCLE CUT IN HALF .LIKE THE UNUSUAL THINGS YOU DO. HEARTS AND ROSE WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE. BRILL JOB
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX
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Beautiful as always, Sue! I love the ideas you spark for me when you remind me that our die cuts can be cut in half or otherwise cut apart to make something that looks different.
I also want to say how much I appreciate the way you put the materials you use in bold print so it's quick to scan the text and pick them out. So often I see something and say to myself, "What die was that?" You make it easy to answer that question.
Hi Sue, totally love this card, my kind of style and colours!!! I will be trying this one! Love Sam xxx
Lovely card Sue, just love the backing paper. You always seem to find gorgeous papers?
Love Jacquie J xxx
Hello Sue,
What a stunning card and so much detail - love the Blush with Black. Love everything about it.
Best wishes Brenda Lel
Love monocramatic cards so this is right up my street. Kathy xxx
Hi Sue
Like this card alot.
Best Wishes
Julie Bee
Hi Sue, really like the style and the layout of this card.
Hi Sue
Gorgeous card, very dramatic, does look black and white on my laptop, but very striking none the less.
Margart L
Another gorgeous card Sue! Love all the different die shapes you have placed and I do love that heart! Love the black and white with the hint of blush flashing. As always I love the rose, it's just beautiful and the whole card......just gorgeously gorgeous! xx Love Karen xx
Hi Sue,
Love it! Love it! Love it! I must admit I have never tried making dark cards but I'm always in awe of the ones you share with us and this is a stunner!
Love Sheila xx
Just back from holiday so lots to catch up on. I do like the style of this card, really striking xx
Just back from holiday so lots to catch up on. I do like the style of this card, really striking xx
Good afternoon Sue
Love this card, even though it is dark! Love the heart and the backing paper! LoveJean xxx
Hi Sue, beautiful card I don't always
like dark cards but I do like this
one, hope you are still enjoying your
visit with your mum as i'm sure you are
enjoy the rest.
Nancyd xx
Hello Sue
This is a gorgeous card and the dark bacground paper works well.
Diana
OMG divine, beautiful, I think my favourite ever that you've made, stunning ...... tfs
Lovely one today Sue, and even better in the close up pics where you can see the background pattern... xxx
Hi Sue another beautiful card. On my laptop it looks black & white, so will have to wait until we are home next week to see the true colour on my desk computer. I looks great in black & white.
HI SUE ITS A LOVELY CARD BOUGHT SOME OF THE MICRO BEADS NOT HAD TIME USE THEM YET
HUGS CHRIS X
Beautiful card Sue, love the black rose!
Pearl x
Hi Sue - I've got to admit that this dark background card I have fallen in love with - Beautiful and elegant.
Val C xx
Hi Sue
Beautiful card I really love black and white cards but the addition of the blush card is lovely will have to try this
Best wishes, Pat
Hi Sue, What a intricate stunning card I love the black and blush together and the dies you've used make the whole card so elegant.
Hugs
Jean D
Hi Sue, I love black and white, it's always a winner. This is stunning.
Hugs Michelle e xx
Hi Sue,
Love the colours - have bought this blush card, its really lovely, its a shame it looks white on my laptop.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxx
Hi Sue, my favourites of the week, love everything about eecially the colour combination x
Hi sue. This csrd is truly stunning i love all the detail on it, i just wish i had all the dies lol i would be crafing all day with your inspiration.thank you sue for another beauty. Sending love from christine c xx
Fabulous card and lovely design.
Hugs
Linda xxx
gorgeous card, love how you cut your die shapes up
Mol x
Good evening Sue
Love this card, every element adds so much interest to the overall effect! The contrast in colour and texture! Gorgeous!!
Enjoy the rest of your day!
Lara xxx
Can't go wrong with monochrome.
Susan x
Really love this black paper the card is gorgeous. Do you know the make? thanks Jen xxx
very nice card.
Margaret O
xxx
beautiful card ,like all parts of this card .Great .Laura O
Belinda Raven said...
Hi Sue, gorgeous card - will use this for inspiration as I will be making a 1st Wedding anniversary card for my son and daughter-in-law. Thank you so much.
Hugs, Belinda. X
Hi Sue another beautiful card. love the black flower.Happy hols weekend to all
Great card and design and I love the colour combo
Vie
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Gorgeous Card...It does look Black and white but that looks good too.
Christine in Darcy...x
Hi Sue...another gorgeous dark card..I use your blush card often...it softens the black...so many new ideas to try...thank you for taking the time and thank you for bolding the items used...it so much easier when reading.
Happy weekend and enjoy the sun.
Take care. Deborah.H. :)
Beautiful card.
Hugs, Chantal S
What a classy looking card i adore this one its right up my street if i got this for my birthday i would be over the moon stunning .. hugs sarah
I LOVE this Black & White always looks sooooo classy.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
xx
Gorgeous card Sue!
Hope you're having a lovely Bank Holiday Weekend.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Loe that Sea Garden - so different from the other folders on the market!
Your card is so pretty. The black and white combination looks so elegant.
Hugs, Uta
Black and white is always timeless
Diane from glasgow
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