Hi bloggers! The sentiment is a bit appropriate for me today because our internet has been down for over 24 hours! I feel like I am going through withdrawals! What DID we ever do before it came along! LOL I have had to take my computer out to find a hotspot to update my blog! Today's card is a sort of clean and simple style (if you ignore my ginormous bow!) I started by embossing my white background piece using the
Splendid embossibility folder. I used the
Scallop Borders to create the black border under my sentiment. I used the scalloped edge and then the plain cutting edge for the other side. I adding in the same scalloped die piece in the centre to emboss the design. It was done in two steps. I stamped the
Vine Scroll Stamp To Die For in black on red card. I cut it out with the matching
Labels 30 die. I stamped my sentiment on white card and cut it out with a smaller
Labels 30 die. I used
Black Soot Distress ink to lightly ink it while it was still in the die. I mounted it with foam in the centre of my focal element. I had some beautiful red ribbon (from my stash) so I tied a double bow and added a
black Dazzler in the centre. I added a thin black mat before finishing with a double white mat with a pierced inner layer. I will schedule a few more posts in case my internet decides to stay on holiday! Finished dimensions are 7" x 8 1/2" in size. Just thought I would give you a quick reminder that Julia Watts has two shows on C & C today at 8am and 3pm. Be sure to tune in to see what she has in store for you! I am flying home today so I won't be able to answer emails until late tomorrow, just to let you know. Please behave yourself Blogger and put my scheduled blog post up on time! LOL All for now, Sue x
171 comments:
Opulent card today, glad you are back in cyber space
Good Morning Sue,
Love, Love, Love this wonderful card, such a stunning bow and embossing
Have a Great Day
Patricia xxx
Good morning Sue,
Safe travels back... Lovely card, I love this long bow effect...
Another stunner Sue, wishing you a safe journey Edwina
Morning Sue,
Such a lovely card. I love White, Black & Red together, the touch of red always makes a statement, makes it look very glamorous.
Have a safe journey home Sue and look forward to seeing you on our screens again soon.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
Wow Sue what a stunning card, so bold and beautiful.xx
Beautiful card , it looks like a present ! Have a safe journey and welcome home !
Crafty hugs Rachel x
What a gorgeous big bow, love the card and the sentiment. Hope blogger doesn't let you down while you are on your way back to us.
Have a safe journey and can't wait to have you back on our tv screens. please bring the sunshine back with you:)
hugs n stuff
Carol B
Morning Sue,
A fabulous card black and red such a good combo and all wrapped up with a super bow...
Safe journey home
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
What a stunning card Sue that red bow makes you look at the card & then you see the embossing, beautiful. Hugs xx
The bow is definitely an eye-catcher. Stunning!
Hugs,
Eemeli
morning Sue great card that, will stand out on the shelf lovely have a good journey home thank you bye Kitty.
Morning sue
Stunning card again love the big bow on the card have a safe journey home thank you Tracy x
Lovely card I have all the things used to make this one I am going to have a go at making this one if that is ok
WOW WOW WOW, great colors.
Morning, Sue, when I opened the blog my first thoughts were WOW love this card, the bow is so striking. Have a safe journey home and we in for some good treats - hehe.
Love June
xxx
Good morning Sue I love this card it is beautiful the colours are so dramatic. Have a safe journey back. Love Jackie
Good morning Sue,
This is a real wow card! A different sentiment and it could be used as a rememberance card, the bow reminded me of a poppy.
I like the card very much, colour combo always goes down well.
You have a safe journey back, looking forward to seeing you on the box soon.
Give your mum a big hug, her loss is our gain.
Gail Cx
Hi Sue, a beautiful card in one of my favourite colour combos. Love the bow. Have a safe trip back home. Bx
Good morning Sue
Yay! Your coming home it will be brilliant to have you back on our screens ( although my purse won't think so lol) Stunning card today I love the sentiment you've used. Have a safe journey home.
Hugs x
Heather T
Morning Sue, Beautiful card. Love the background.
Safe journey home.
Happy crafting
Chrissie x x x
Good morning Sue,
Yes, this card has the wow factor. That red is JUST PERFECT. As is the overall design of the card - wish I could do bows like you!
A pleasant journey back and looking forward to your shows.
Hugs, Rose
Morning Sue, love the colour combination on this card, have a safe journey home. Sally x
Good Morning Sue
What a beautiful card and the sentiment is lovely too and you lift our spirits!!! All the time!!!
Hope you have a safe landing and are not too tired on your arrival back to us. Looking forward to you programmes.
Crafty Hugs
Heather xx
Morning Sue
Stunning card and beautiful Sue Bow. Black white and red go so well together. Safe journey
Hugs
Carol x
Hi Sue,
Stunning colours, loving your bow too.
Donna Jones
Safe journey home Sue and look forward to seeing you on Tv soon. Another stunning card,simple and gorgeous!
Marion xx
Safe journey home Sue and look forward to seeing you on Tv soon. Another stunning card,simple and gorgeous!
Marion xx
WOW!! What a stunner!! Have a safe trip home, Sue... Jo x
GM Sue - tres chic! love it - safe journey home - not long to wait now till 23rd....sneek peeks perhaps nearer the date?... hope so.
Rgs
Clare W
Good Morning Sue,
A real eye-catcher this morning, love the red bow. Have a good flight back. Michelle(happy2craft)
Morning sue WOW what a striking card i love it and what great bow i love it. Have a good flight home and take care. Look forward to seeing you on c&c. Xxx
Debs A
Stunning Sue, I do so love your beautiful bows! Have a good journey back and looking forward to seeing you back on our screens! Carole Z X
Hi Sue
Lovely card with or without the bow.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
Stunning x
The colours are very bold!but a lovely card nevertheless.Have a safe flight home and looking forward to seeing you back on our screens soon,take care,x.
Lovely card, simple and elegant. Safe journey xxx
Gorgeous card Sue love the colours and bog bow x xhazel
nice card ,love the embossed background.will be good to have you back this side of the world.Please bring that sun with you .Laura O
Morning Sue, Beautiful card, would be great for Valentines Day. Have a very safe journey home and give my love to your Mom. Could you also bring some sunshine and some dry weather.
Love Rosemarie Fishlock xx
Morning Sue. Lovely card today. These colours always make a great impact. Hugs Sonia
Morning Sue, A beautiful card today, as always.
Isn't it awful when you can't get the internet, I had two days at the weekend where I couldn't get onto the internet, in the end I had to re-boot my box and also pull the batteries out of my laptop ha ha, technology is great when it works, an absolute pain when it doesn't ha ha !!
Have a safe journey back home, please bring some sunshine back with you, Sue.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
not keen on this card sorry the bow takes over .save journey and looking forward to seeing you on tv.
Marion H
What a stinker of a card. Reminds me of poppies XX
Good morning Sue,
I love the big red bow, but there again i was/am a red shoes girl. What a beautiful simple card, that apart from the bow is understated elegance. These new borders are so versatile because at first glance of the actual dies you think " how many think is a card edge (lengthways) that small?" But i think you have used it every way bar the edge of a very short card... clever you.
Take care coming home,
Love and crafty hugs
Norah x
What a bow! Really striking card today, love the scalloped border. Hope you have a good journey back to the UK, we have missed seeing you on TV.
Belinda Raven said....
Hi Sue, it will be lovely to have you back! Hope you have a good journey. Today's card ticks all my boxes - stunning!
Hugs, Belinda X
I LOVE this card its amazing lush-as red beautiful.
Jane xx
Super card Sue, sorry you were minus your internet. I went 3 days recently without it, and it felt as bad as a power cut. Sitting here watching Julia on the TV. so what more could I ask for.
hi Sue
Another stunning card today. Love the red,white and black together. Have a safe journey back, and could you please pack some sunshine in your suitcase. Glad your back online again.
safe journey home. Now watching Julia on C&C.
morning Sue
What a beautiful gift for today. As soon as I saw it it reminded me of '11 Nov. Remembrance Day' and would be very appropriate for that and in fact for 29 June as it is 'Armed Forces Day' here in the UK. Having a contact with the forces this means a lot to me.
I love the colour scheme. Red/Blk/white always make a statement and shout 'I am here'. The format is very regal.
Hope you have a safe and smooth journey back. I am sure there will be lots of tears but you all have the wonderful memories.
Janet x
Have a safe journey home I've got to honest I'm not 100% sure about this one I love the elements & colours you've used Not sure about placement of ribbon I think I need to see in in real life Perhaps it's because I'm having a bad day Sorry
Blogger has behaved!!! Lovely as usual Sue, but we don't expect anything else, stunning colour of bow, and just love your stamps.. have a safe journey and we are looking forward to having you home xx
Hello Sue
I hope you have an safe journey!
Love the simplicity of this card and love the Borders.
My friends live in my computer, so I would be devastated if I lost them for my than a day! Plus my shopping LOL!
LoveMarg
Another wonderful card Sue love the bow & colours. Hope you have a good safe journey home. I'm off on hols on Saturday & no computer for a week!!! Shall definitely get withdrawal symptoms.
Hugs Sue x
Hi Sue. Such a stunning card today. It is wonderful, and that bow! How I try and try to make big bows, but they just doesn't come out the same as yours! Hope you have a lovely last day with your family, and safe journey home. Take care.
Like the card and love the sentiment which is unusual but could be appropriate on so many occasions!Thank you.
Morning Sue, a fantastic, rich looking card, I love it! Safe journey back home. Love Jean xxx
Hi Sue
Love It another great creation
Take care
Elaine H X
Morning Sue, a glorious card not
really a red person but this is just
the right amount. Have a safe
journey home and see you soon on
C&C.
nancyd xx
Hi Sue
Love this very rich card your bow is beautiful and the colours are devine. What a nice sentiment suitable for so many occasions.
Safe journey home take good care.
Luv n hugs Annx without an "e"
This is a glorious card Sue. So striking. Have a good journey home and bring some Florida sunshine back with you! YvonneMayxx
Gorgeous card, love the red
morning Sue. stunning card. thanks for reminder about c&c will set the record button.. safe journey home x
Good Morning Sue.
Lovely colours, lovely card.
Have a safe flight back.
Just finished watching Julias show - it was great.
Love Val in Spain xx
What a zinging card, Sue, would lift anyone's spirit - love it.
We've had more than our share of being offline lately - for days at a time - and it's a pain. No morning treat on your blog being the most missed!! However, back again.
Safe journey, guess you always leave with mixed emotions?
'P' in Wales
Love this card Sue . Red Stunning x
Love this card Sue . Red Stunning x
Hi Sue,
Lovely card - safe journey.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxx
Gorgeous card, love the bow. Hope you have a safe flight home.
Clare x
Hello Sue. What a posh card, I even like the bow - wonders will never cease. Have a good and safe journey and hope to see you on our TVs soon. xx
GM Sue, gorgeous dramatic card, have a safe flight back. Its it weird how we missed being on line these days!
Hi Sue This card certainly does lifts your spirits what a wonderful card! I hope the flights go well! Take Care Love Michelle S xxx
Morning Sue
Beautiful card, I love the way you have used the border die
I hate it when I have no internet, and cant imagine life without it
Have a safe flight
Sue xx
Good morning Sue and everyone.
I do like the card but the bow is very dominant. If that is what you were after, then all well and good.
Hope that you have a safe journey back to the UK and really feel for you having to say your goodbyes. x
Hi Sue, love the card and the hugh bow very effective love Jean Zelei xx
Striking, just striking. Have a safe journey home and hope we see you soon, may be next week, say.
Simply stunning, very dramatic, Me likes
Elaine x
Hello Sue, A real stunner, love the colours and the bow is gorgeous. Have a safe journey and give your Mom a hug from me, you will have mixed emotions today.
Missed Julia's early show but will be watching her at 3pm.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx
Hi Sue, Have a good flight home. Love this CAS card, well it is for you!!Lol!! We certainly need our spirits lifted, as it's cold, very wet and windy here. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Hi Sue
Very opulent today. Love the colours but for me the bow overpowers - sorry! Hope you have a safe journey.
GM Sue,
Great card, the sight of this would certainly lift my spirits, it's so bright and cheerful.
Erica x
Yet another beauty Sue, love the colors.
Have a safe journey home
xx Sandra
Hi Sue,
What a lovely colour combination.
I really like the way you have used the scallop border die, but then again I like it all.
Veronique L
Now that's what I call a bow - wow! X
Hi Sue,
Love the card and colour. Reminds me of a huge box of chocolates.x
Hi Sue
hurrah Sue is on her way home. Have a safe journey. I know your Mom will miss you but we will be so glad to have you back. Now for the card - it is so pretty I love the colours together,i can see this as a Christmas card (dreaded word) lol, and I love the ginormous bow. Happy landings.
Love Jan x x
WOW!! such a change from yesterday's card but definitely brightened my world when I opened your blog. Travel safely Sue We can't wait to see you back here but hope you've had a super time . Hugs Pauline A
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Great colours, black, white and red. I love the eye catching bow.
Safe journey back.
Beautiful card as usual Sue. Good to hear you´re on your way back, we´ve really missed you on C & C and hope to see you back soon too with all your great ideas.
HAve a safe trip home hun.
Sue, that is one ginormous bow - but it looks just right on the card. Welcome back to Blighty! Jean
Hi Sue
What a big, bold, beautiful bow!!! Safe journey
Best wishes, Pat
I like this its very showy but really makes you read the sentiment
Thank you for the inspiration
Raineysheep x
Hi Sue,
Red, black and white always a winning combination for me - love this card.
Have a safe journey home I'm sure you will be sad to leave your Mom but we (I'm sure I speak for everyone else here) have all missed you as well so we are looking forward very much to your return.
Beverley W
Striking card Sue, lovely colours and that bow is gorgeous, Kate x
Hi Sue
What a grand looking card stunning .. hugs sarah ..xx
This card certainly lifted my spirits today, it's wonderful. hugs xxx
The colour combo is always a favourite of mine and the way you've put the card together is beautiful, a very classy card, tfs :)
This is a lovely simple card, yet it remains oppulent. Safe journey home.
Love Jackie C XX
Dedicated Sue
Thank God for hotspots when needed
Lovely card love the combination of colours and the way yo use the scallop edge the embossing folders realyy bring out that magnified look to the eye love the big bow the layout
A prize card x
A lovely card Sue. Lovel the big bow. Hope you have a good journey back and that it won't be too long before you're back on telly again. You've been missed. xx
Hi Sue,
Love the sentiment and the embossing folder you have used. Have a safe journey back but my best wishes to your mum as I know the house will seem empty without you for a few days after you have left. love from Jackie D
Hi Sue
Such a pretty card. That ribbon is gorgeous. The embossing is so good too.
Audrey x
Hmmmm, I like most of this card Sue but.....not the bow ;) Then again, I am in the minority here, I just don't 'do' bows :D
Good morning Sue
I know just how frustrating computers can be when they decide not to 'play'.
What a super card today I just love these border dies they are so useful turning a plain card into a really classy one, I have used them lots.
Take care have a safe journey back, if possible bring a little sun with you.
Margaret corgi owner
Good morning Sue
Gorgeous card, love the embossing, dies,stamps and colour scheme.
As for the bow...it looks great, though it could perhaps have been a little smaller or lower down the card?
I sympathise re: the lack of internet...it's extremely frustrating!!
Love to your Mom and bests wishes to you for a safe journey!
Take care
Lara xxx
Gorgeous card and fabby colour combo and I luv the ginormous bow xx GailT xx
Gorgeous card and fabby colour combo and I luv the ginormous bow xx GailT xx
Marie says, Safe journey home -
it will be great to have you back home - tell your Mam your craft friends will all look after you.
Beautiful card as always.
Hi Sue, WOW what an eye catcher, love the black embossing on red card, an idea I think will work on for an anniversary card to my other half (52 years on 17th June - and still smiling)!
Have a safe journey - any chance you could pack some sunshine in your suitcase?
Best wishes, Brenda Lel xxx
This is such a lovely card, so crisp and clean. I love it.
And have a lovely trip home :)
Love that vine scroll stamp. So elegant.
Hi Sue Lovely card bright and crisp, not too sure about the bow though, as you say ginormous!
Val C xx
Hi Sue,
Such a beautifully opulent card, I love it lots. TFS
Hugs,
Trish x (Hillside)
Simple, stylish and as always stunning! x
Wow! What a bold card.
xx
Very opulent with the red and black.Love the bow.
Helen Bx
Beautiful card sue. These colours work really well together.
Hi Sue
Stunning card, so bold.
Hope you have a safe journey home.
Looking forward to your shows.
Best Wishes
Julie Bee
Hi Sue
This card is really stunning, and I love that eye popping bow. I really like this style of card.
Have a safe journey back home, your poor mum's loss is our gain. See you in my workroom soon. Take care. :-)
Kind regards
Tina X
Hi Sue what a beautiful card the embossing is lovely and makes a beautiful background and the bow is stunning this card really stands out with those colours have a safe journey home xx
Hi Sue what a beautiful card the embossing is lovely and makes a beautiful background and the bow is stunning this card really stands out with those colours have a safe journey home xx
Hi Sue
What an Absolutely Stunning and very Classy card this is.Red and Back is one of my fav colours
Have a safe journey back to the UK
Take care
Hazel G
A really stunning card Sue. Let's hope the weather improves.... that would lift my spirits. Janice x
Sumptuous is the word for today's card. Even though you say 'simple' it's your choice of colours and that MAGNIFICENT bow adds that lavish look. I'm just beginning to see the 'value' of the Stamps To Die For range and have bought one that matches labels 22 to have a bit of a play.
Safe journey Sue. Shame we have to wait over a week for your next show. I've definitely been having withdrawal symptoms.
Sue
Hi Sue
What a striking card lovely and bright a substitute for the sunshine we are not having here in the UK. As always great design and suitable for any occasion.
Love the overall design, but (Shock Horror) I might prefer it without the bow to keep it really chic and simple.
Thanks, Susan
HI SUE
THANK YOU FOR LIFTING OUR SPIRITS EVERY DAY WHEN WE LOOK AT YOUR BLOG.
ALL THAT INSPIRATION YOU GIVE US TOO. THINK I NEED LESSONS IN BOW MAKING. OR AM I CHOOSING THE WRONG RIBBON? UM THE CARD LOOKS GREAT SMASHING BOARDER TOO.
YOUR ADDICTED
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXXX
PS SAFE TRIP HOME X
Hi Sue
I sympathize with your frustration of no internet. Despite everything the card is lovely.
Hi Sue
I sympathize with your frustration of no internet. Despite everything the card is lovely.
This card really put a smile on my face today sue as I lay in hospital in pain after my operation. Its so appropriate and its also cheerful. Hope ur feeling better soon sue with big hugs and love from me!
Hi Sue. Another stunning card. Have a safe journey home, better keep your umbrella handy. SueL
Hi Sue safe journey very elegant in my humble opinion the bow is a bit big sorry Sue
Smiles
Ita
beautiful card, very striking x
Gorgeous Card, Sue.
Beautiful card with a magnificent bow, loving it!!!
Hi Sue beautiful card. Hope your flight is a good one x
Lovely card today, Sue. Nothing so frustrating as no computer!! Glad it's fixed
Hugs Annie
Hi Sue. An absolute stunner!! Including the bow,lol.
Come back safe, looking forward to all the treats you will be making. Hugs.3362 Jan.x
Stunning card Sue. Love the colour combo. Have a safe trip home. Barbara x
Stunning!
Susan x
Hi Sue, hope you have a good flight!! It will be good to have you back, bet your Mum will miss you though! Love the card, red, black & white are always so striking. Love Sam xxx
Wasn't able to get on yesterday but have to say todays card is gorgeous as was yesterday's
Hi Sue,
Hope you have a safe journey, looking forward to seeing you on TV soon, you have been missed.
Love everything except the bow, too big for me (which I have said before), the bold colours are striking.
Lydia
X
Hope you have a safe flight home..... lovely colourful card today, red black and white classic combination but so effective..... a good sentiment for me today today..... x
Hi Mell
I hope the pain subsides and you feel better soon. :-)
Kind regards
Tina X
Black, white and red, stunning!! Love the Vine Scroll stamp. x
Loving the great big bow today and the rest of the card too.
Wow a beautiful card love the big red bow lovely focal point the red black & white is a lovely colour combo. Have a safe journey home Sue. Hugs Lynda Brock xx
Love this card very much! The colour combination is just perfect, as is the big bow!! Debra W
another great card Sue - have a safe journey back hope to see you on CC soon xx
Brill love the colours looks sooo dramatic, hope ur internet is up and running ok now, wud hate 2 thinkof nosarticrftaft blogspot 2 enjoy :(
Hus
CraftyJacq
Xx
Very dramatic and love the colour combination and that bow is awesome!
Hugs
Linda xxx
Hi Sue and hello everyone! I'm getting a very Ooo La La feel about this one! Maybe it is the colours which are very chic and "lacy" together. It's gorgeous Sue and so loving the bow! It's big but overall it suits the card wonderfully. Lovely! I hope you've had a wonderful time with your mom and the family and that you're having a smooth flight back. It will be great seeing you on the screens again, although it must have been hard to say goodbye again to her.... Unfortunately missed Julia today but they do repeat some of the shows. How scary is it that we rely on technology so much. How did we go on without it.....? Mmmmmm. Anyway Sue, take care and see you soon! xx Love Karen xx
hello sue, the colours and style of this card are lovely, the
beautiful bow reminds me of
poppy i really like this card.
sending love from christine c xx
Hi Sue, I guess today has been quite an emotional day for you saying bye to your mom but it must have been a wonderful time spent with her on her birthday and seeing the rest of your family! Have a safe flight and welcome back
Love today's card I thought of Christmas too love the red white and black and the scroll stamp. Thanks Sue
Hugs
jean D
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Wow! This card is a stunner.
Hi Sue, tis beautiful, even with the big bow!!! Hugs Debbie R xx
Great card and the bow is just wonderful
Safe journey home
Vie
x
What an opulent bow Sue, a lovely card.
Anne
Wonderful card Sue xx Jan
Hi Sue, stunning card, love the subtle bow lol . LOL Lynne M x x x x
Hi Sue. Great card - the ribbon and bow are just gorgeous.
Such a stunning card here again hun, I just love the gigantic bow onhere.
Love it really makes the card pop does that red xxx
Hi sue I just love love love this card it is simply stunning like all your cards the colors work beautifuly together and I think the bow is fab all together it just hits you so stricking to me this card has the X Factor.
Hugs
Annex
This lifted my spirits for sure. Love these colours. Thank you
Cor Sue, where do you get these sentiments! They are so lovely x
Diane from Glasgow xx
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