Saturday 13 July 2013

Sneak Peek and Giveaway!

Hi bloggers!  As promised, a sneak peek for tomorrows shows and leave me a comment for a chance to win this one!  I will announce the winner on Monday's blog post.  This card is one of the cards that I demoed at The Papeterie last week in Aberdeen.  So it isn't a complete sneak peek to those of you that attended the demo, but it is one of my favourite cards and techniques.  I am not going to be demoing this one on Sunday, but you can see it demoed on the charity DVD available through The Papeterie if you would like to order one (01224 802337).  Just a quick note about the DVD, though, it was a static camera that was set up for the day, not a professionally filmed DVD.  Please do not order it expecting to have various camera angles and slick editing.  Please order it on the basis of the money is going to a great charity and you can see what we did on the day!
This card show cases a lovely double resist technique.  I almost forget about stamping techniques that I learned ages ago since I use die cuts for most of my card making, but every once in a while, they come together nicely.  I think this card is the perfect example of that.  I started by stamping just the flower head from the stamp in the Floral Thank You set by Justrite.  It can be easily nipped off from the stem as it isn't actually touching in the design (then easily put back in place to stamp it as a whole flower, stem and all!)  I stamped it with a clear perfect medium pad and added four or five across my coconut white card randomly positioned.  I heat embossed them with clear powder.  Next I rubbed a Peacock Feather Distress ink across it so the entire page was coloured, but the flowers  resisted the colour since they were clear embossed.  The next step is very important, you must dry it well.  First I dry the inked area with a heat tool, then I rub my anti static pad over it several times.  This will take the last of the moisture from it.  Using the Secret Garden background stamp by JustRite (and this one you will be seeing ALOT of it used on cards on my blog because it is gorgeous!), I inked it with a Clear Perfect Medium pad and stamped it over the previously stamped and inked piece.  I heat embossed it with clear powder as well.  Using a black Soot Distress ink pad, I rubbed it all over my background until all the exposed areas (non embossed) are well covered with ink.  I will tell you that you will think it looks a right mess at this point, but don't turn back!  Simply use a damp piece of kitchen roll and wipe away all the ink that is on the embossed areas.  You will be left with a beautiful piece that looks just like the two forked strips on my card.  I cut my piece into two strips and matted it with black card after cutting forks in the ends.  I cut one of the pieces so I was able to tape it to the card to look like it was considerably longer than it was.  I used the bracket border to hide the gap.  I cut the border using a decorative edge, the lattice insert then the swirly insert then the lattice insert again, then a cutting edge.  I matted it on black card that I used the cutting edges only on.  I glued it into place across my card.  Using a piece of Zircon green seam binding, I made a rolled flower from it following the tutorial at the top of my blog.  I made a second one a bit smaller and seated them both on some tulle at the side of the border.  I added some of the leaves from the Delicate Aster die set by Heartfelt Creations.  I stamped my sentiment in the lower corner of the card in black Archival ink and matted it with black then a double white pierced layer.  I added pearls on t the border and three small white pearls to the upper corner to complete the card.  Finished dimensions are 7" x 8 1/2" in size.
A quick note, they have cancelled the 5pm show for tomorrow so I will only be on the ToolShed show from 12 to 2pm.  I have a lovely demo first up that I am quite excited to show you!   I have just edited this to tell you that I have a show on the 23rd  live from CHA in Las Vegas.  It is 11am their time, so it should be 7pm UK time.  Then, that's it for me until Sept. LOL   All for now, Sue x






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Becci said...

This card is amazing!!! and I love the colours too :) xxx

Janice K said...

This is a stunning card, love the colours and the Secret Garden stamp looks gorgeous. x

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
WOW WOW WOW,
Words fail me.....I think it's got the wow factor, absolutely stunning!
I shall try it when I feel very intelligent and brave..
You are a true artist,everything gels together beautifully.
I'll try and get your show on my tablet, if I don't get any visitors...
But will definitely be there for the one on the 23rd..
Have a Sunday, a great show and safe flight.
hugs,, Rose in Chester

janet said...

Wow what a different card -I love to see some stamping used as the main feature for a change. Thanks for some good ideas. Looking forward to tomorrow's shows, Janet (and Bea)

janet said...

Wow what a different card -I love to see some stamping used as the main feature for a change. Thanks for some good ideas. Looking forward to tomorrow's shows, Janet (and Bea)

samantha wade said...

Hi sue. Loving today's card with the stamping. Looking forward to your show tomorrow shame they have cut one. What fools. Loved your photos yesterday thanks for sharing them. X s wade

Suebak said...

Love it when a card comes together. Zircon green is a colour to remember.

Susan x

ann darlow said...

a lovely card , my favourite colour. look forward to seeing more like this.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card and very eye catching not sure I'm understanding the way you stamped this but I'm having one of those funny day when I can't do anything right.lol

And also lucky for me you showed this card today because I got that stamp in a previous set for C&C and thought I would never use it so stuck it on eBay last night! Its not sold yet so as soon as I saw the card and that it was the same stamp I took it off sale and now its mine to keep again.lol

Can't wait to see what other items you have for us but only 2 show left until September no way how I am going to cope with no sue Wilson fix? Its going to be a long summer.

Why do they keep cancelling shows? They fill in with rubbish we don't want to watch.

See you on the box then.

All for now Pauline ( freedom99)

Marianna Hammer said...

Beautiful card

Desiree said...

This is gorgeous and looks really different Sue. Love the colours and your stamping really does look like a background paper. Like others above, I can't believe that we only get two hours of you until September. C+C know they are guaranteed sell-outs when you are on, so I just don't understand it!
Can't wait to see the new CHA releases. Have seen the sneak peaks on the Spellbinders website and looks like the credit card will be taking a bashing again!x

nuttinanni said...

just love it cherylx

Chris Curry said...

This technique is great. I read it three times to make sure I got it right. Lovely to use stamping and embossing with die cutting.

Unknown said...

Oh wow Sue, I LOVE this! My favourite colour, and that background is fantastic. Would love to see more of your stamping. Maddy x

PAULA said...

Hi Sue

I can vouch for it being an absolutely gorgeous card, as this is the one I won in the charity raffle!

Sounds like you had a lovely holiday in Scotland Sue after your visit to our store, your photos are great.

Paula
x

lorraine (classylady) said...

Hi sue this was stunning when saw you demo it in Aberdeen and is such a gorgeous card.

Enjoy your shows

regards
Lorraine - Scotland
xxx

Meg Owen said...

Stunning card Sue,
I think it has a slightly Oriental feel to it.
Another to add to my 'must try to make' cards.

Margaret O
xxx

Unknown said...

Love this card, the colours are stunning. Saw your demo of this technique and must try it. Loved the shows today Sue and great techniques for us all to try.The fire and ice technique was fab. Thank you so much for sharing. Bought the bunting set and the ice glitters.

Linda49 said...

As usual a beautiful card - lovely colours.

Carol H said...

Hi Sue, Have just got back from Summer Crafting at Doncaster, so not commented before. I was lucky enough to have a sneak peek of this card, when you were at Preston. I think it look fabulous and the colours are very striking.
Hugs Carol Healy

Carol H said...

Hi Sue, Have just got back from Summer Crafting at Doncaster, so not commented before. I was lucky enough to have a sneak peek of this card, when you were at Preston. I think it look fabulous and the colours are very striking.
Hugs Carol Healy

Christine said...

Another Sue Wilson Masterpiece. It is gorgeous and thanks for showing us the resist technique on this morning's show. One more stamp to add to my collection, sadly it sold out before I could order it.
Hugs
Christine xxx

Shazza said...

wow this is gorgeous, love the colours x

nzillingworth said...

HI SUE
THAT IS JUST BEAUTIFUL. LOVE THE COLOURS TOO
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX

Vie Carter said...

Oh how I love these colours, this card is just great

Vie
x

Jan said...

I love this Sue xx Jan

Mac Mable said...

How clever are you? Such a great new technique for me to try, just love it. Thanks for sharing it with us x Beverley

Diane said...

Fabulous card, Sue! Love the colors and your technique on this one.

Unknown said...

Love the vibrant colour here
Diane from Glasgow xx

Rach83 said...

I'm totally in love with this card, Sue. I've just tried the technique and found out that it doesn't work with ultra thick embossing powder! D'oh, I was sure I had just normal clear embossing powder but no and I couldn't wait! I know what's next on the crafty shopping list though! Thanks so much for sharing this with us all. I love your amazing talent.

Rachel x

iggy said...

lovely card as usual

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