Hello crafters! I have a quick card for you today and an announcement for you too. First the card, which is a milk, taupe and black card that could be used for just about any I occasion I think. I started by letterpressing the background by inking the Venetian embossibility folder with Antique Linen distress ink on the negative side. I inserted my taupe coloured card and ran it through the machine to transfer the ink to the floor of the design. I matted this piece with a thin black mat and a slightly larger milk mat. On to the next section. I used the same folder but merely embossed it this time and a smaller piece of taupe card and matted it with black as well. I glued this piece to the side of my larger background and added a strip of black/ivory striped grosgrain ribbon across it. I tied a knot into the top as an accent and taped the end around the back of the card. I stamped the Justrite Labels two stamp from the Live, Love, Laugh set in black on taupe card and cut it out with the matching die. I mounted it with foam to the edge of my ribbon. I stamped the smaller Labels two stamp and added a sentiment this time on to milk card. I cut it out with the matching label die as well and inked it with Antique linen while still in the die. It was mounted horizontally across the other one to complete my focal element. I added two black zipper roses (I love the eclectic edgy look of these!) and added some black jute behind them. I added some black flatback pearls to the die cuts, a black pearl swirl spray and a final double pierced taupe mat to complete the card. The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" in size.
Now for the announcement! It is that time of year again!
CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS DESIGN TEAM CALL!
Creative Expressions is currently looking to recruit new passionate crafters to join the 2013/14 Creative Expressions Design Team!
Click on the link below to find out how to enter:-
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Would you like to be given fabulous Creative Expressions stamps every month absolutely free? Then we would love to hear from you...
We are currently looking to recruit new passionate crafters to join our 2013/14 Creative Expressions Design Team (CEDT) to make fabulous projects using our products and rubber designs!
What’s in it for you?
There are some fantastic benefits to being a member of the Creative Expressions Design Team! As a member, you will:-
We are currently looking to recruit new passionate crafters to join our 2013/14 Creative Expressions Design Team (CEDT) to make fabulous projects using our products and rubber designs!
What’s in it for you?
There are some fantastic benefits to being a member of the Creative Expressions Design Team! As a member, you will:-
· Receive a new set of Creative Expressions rubbers stamps every month (absolutely free) as well as a selection of other crafting goodies to work with to create your weekly projects.
· Receive a fantastic 25% discount on all products that Creative Expressions Supply (this discount applies only to RRP of products & is only applicable when ordering from Creative Expressions directly).
· Enjoy regular links to your blog through to the Creative Expressions website, blog and social media channels.
· Receive a CEDT 2013/14 badge to display on your blog &/or website.
· Have your creations showcased on the Creative Expressions website, marketing materials & social media channels.
· Be joining a fantastic new innovative & exciting Design Team!
To find out more information on how to become part of the Creative Expressions Design Team, click on this link: http://blog.creative-
The closing date for entries is Friday, 6th September 2013 at 5pm GMT.
Good luck and we really look forward to seeing your projects!
The closing date for entries is Friday, 6th September 2013 at 5pm GMT.
Good luck and we really look forward to seeing your projects!
All for now, Sue x
Another stunning card, its lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat super colours yet again sue. There is something so elegant about black with another colour to make a stunning card. Xxx
ReplyDeletehi sue
ReplyDeletewhat a stunning card love the colour thank you tracy w x
Morning Sue another stunning card you say its a quick card but it looks so good love the colour and the zip flowers. Take care Sue xx
ReplyDeleteDebs A
Good morning Sue, another stunning creation, very striking. I love how you have offset that panel. I really like the idea, a beautiful bow just to finish it all off.
ReplyDeleteHave a Great Day
Patricia
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card again. I like the stamps and dies you've used. I am a big fan of black on cards.
Lisa x
Love this card, Sue, don't think I could make this quickly! Colours just great, also the letterpressing and the offset design and the knotted ribbon. All of it.
ReplyDeleteWould wish to have more talent but am happy with your inspiration to try out new things. (Obviously won't be seeking to join the design team!!!)
'P' in Wales
Another fabulous card Sue. Love the pretty ribbon and those flowers are absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Eemeli
Yes a Sue Special, it s easy o recognise your crd they ave a distinctive look. Love this card the used of dies and ribbon just perfect.
ReplyDeleteWilma x x x
Stylish card Sue.
ReplyDeleteStunning Card Sue!Nothing else to say I love it all!
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Heather xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Elegant card love it so stylish.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue. Beautiful card which I immediately thought of Graduation/Congratulations on passing your exams! (Maybe it's because our daughter gets her A level results today!) I love those zip flowers, and what great colours. Good luck to those that enter the design team search. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card, love the letterpress effect and beige and black look very classy xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, another stunner. What a great guy card this would make as even the flowers are not really flowers. I know some guys who would love this.
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Carol B
Gorgeous card, love the colours. Good luck to everyone who tries for the design team.
ReplyDeleteClare x
morning Sue
ReplyDeleteAs you say a gift for any occasion and I would say particularly the males in our lives (possibly without the roses)
The colour scheme is autumnal but in a way gentle and a very easy format for us to follow.
Good luck to all who enter the design comp. It sounds absolutely fantastic and what an experience it will be.
Janet x
GM Sue - another great card - the ribbon reminds me of a gents tie for some reason.
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Clare W
Lovely card Sue andgood luck to all who apply to join your team!
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteSophisticated, elegant and classy just what a Sue Wilson design is all about. I love it.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Hi Sue, a beautiful and striking card. love it Bx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning card. Love how you have done the ribbon.
Gail Cx
Morning Sue, stunning card and can see me making this as a mans card. Love the colour combo too. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteLove June
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Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card it's lovely to see the zipper roses again. Good luck to all who apply to join the design team.
Hugs x
Heather T
HI SUE
ReplyDeleteLIKE THE LOOK YOU HAVE GOT WITH THIS CARD. ZIP FLOWERS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CRAFTING ITEMS.
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX
So elegant today, stunning card. What a fabulous opportunity too thanks for info x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, Love this card, the colour work really well. It would as someone else said make a lovely graduation card.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie xx
Love it I like how you've offset the sentiment & the ribbon is gorgeous Good luck to all those that apply I don't hav enough crafty stash to have a go If CE ever go into cd crafting I'm your girl hehe!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue, Gorgeous card love the zipper roses with the black jute behind - As others have said the ribbon reminds me of a tie - so this would be a great card to the men, Love the letterpress effect I must give this a try.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to all who apply to join the design team - what an opportunity!
Have a good day, love Brenda Lel xxx
Good morning Sue. I love ths card. The striped grosgrain ribbon is so beautiful and lovely to handle too
ReplyDeleteWow Sue love this card.x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, Love, Love, Love, this card, love the neutral colours, love the faux letterpress and adore the knotted ribbon and zipper roses. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA real eyecatcher this morning. Love those zip flowers, so different. Quick card....only for you
Audrey x
Yet another wonderful card-love the colours.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card I love using black on cards
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
I LOVE this card, Sue....it's stunning! Jo xx
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore these colours together, and whole card is so elegant!
Love it Sue!
LoveMarg
Good morning Sue today's card is stunning I love the zip flowers. Thanks for pointing out about the Design team opportunity. Have a good day. Love Jackie
ReplyDeletelovely card Sue.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLovely elegant card. A change from the usual black and white. The colour softens the look esp with the black.
Alison B. x
Oooh, love the card Sue, especially the zipper flowers, I don't recall seeing you do any of those before. I would love to join the design team, but sadly I don't have a blog. What a shame.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, beautiful card, love the different effects with the embossing. Wish I had the confidence to enter your design team call, what a great opportunity for some lucky person. Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue X
ReplyDeleteHappy Crafting.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
Stunning, stylish card . X
A card that would be suitable for a male. very impressed. Cherylx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card again Sue.
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Hello Sue, A stunning card, love the zip flowers and the colours. The embossing really stands out.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to all that apply to join the design team, what a great opportunity.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteIt really is a lovely card.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxx
Another stunner here again Sue. Absolutely gorgeous card with sooo many gorgeous details, where ever you look at it.
ReplyDeleteWould love to apply for your team, as it would be an honor to work with such talented ladies, but guess it´s only for UK people as most compagnies too.
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card today. Love the taupe with black and the grosgrain ribbon. I think the knot in the ribbon is a really effective look especially for the guys.
Another super card Sue - love the idea of using the two embossing pieces. So simple and so stylish. Unfortunately the only 'talent' I have comes from your wonderful ideas so I won't be applying for the job! Good luck for those who do.
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MORNING SUE
ReplyDeleteWHAT LOVELY COLOURS YET AGAIN.JUST
LOVE YOUR CARD.
Great composition of this card. Love the zip flowers and the colours. Hugs x
ReplyDeleteI LOVE today's card Sue. Everything about it is stunning. Love the dies used, the embossing folders and also the embellishments.
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous Sue
ReplyDeletefab card again Sue ,Laura O
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card yet again. I look at your design every day that i am able and it always strikes me the sheer beauty. I now know one of your secrets is the narrowest border of the accent card is what helps to show it off to its fullest. What a difference that small edging makes of the black to enhance and make the card pop.
Another winner, thank you Sue,
Love and crafty hugs
Norah
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWOW stunning card love the colours and lovely sue box to finish it off
Hugs
Carol x
Dear Sue What a wonderful card and colour combo! Good luck to everyone who applies to be part of the design team. Take Care Love Michelle xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, lovely card today. Great use of colour and techniques. Thanks for letting us know about the Design Team call. However, unfortunately I don't have a blog at the moment and am currently under going Chemo treatment. Maybe next year but thanks for the opportunity. Kind regards Joanne K x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, love the combination of colours very elegant.
Have a good day.
Lydia
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Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteF-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!
Perhaps next time round I shall be confident to apply to join the expert crafters - thanks for giving everyone the opportunity.
Hugs, Rose
Love the colours of this card and the embossing folder x
ReplyDeleteMornng Sue, stunning card, love the ribbon idea and the colour together. Good luck to anyone who wants to join CE demo team, what a great opportunity. I certainly don't have the talent to do so, I rely on you for my inspiration each day. Take care, Jess xx
ReplyDeleteAnother Great Card Sue, Have a good Day Elaine x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLove the letter press effect of the embossing on this card, really lovely effect. Must give it a go.
Beverley W
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunner, love the letterpress background and knotted ribbon too.
Donna Jones
Another very stylish card Sue, love these colours together
ReplyDeletexx Sandra
Loving the colours! Very elegant. x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteYet another......WOW. x
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteSuch a very elegant card and love the colour combo also the zip flowers.
Love Sheila xx
Morning Sue, gorgeous card, good to see the zip flowers back in action. Emma
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, gorgeous card! Oh my, how I'd love to be on CE DT! Probably haven't got a hope, but I'll give it a go anyhow. Thanks for the heads up! Maddy x
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue. Beautiful card and I love the use of the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteLove Val x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the letterpress effect with embossing folder, this is a must try. Good luck to everyone entering the design team challenge
Best wishes, Pat
Lovely card Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card lovely colours love Jean Z xx
ReplyDeleteA lovely card Sue. Very elegant.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteOnce again another great card to kick-start our day. I love the colours used and the simple ribbon detail. I may have to try this one for myself! Thanks for sharing and hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
Margaret A
Hi Sue, great card! Love the zip flowers.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a very elegant and stylish card. I love he flowers.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeletevery elegant card today sue really do like this one to .. hugs sarah xx
Beautiful embossing and dies and such gorgeous shades, Kate x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning card today. There is a little bit of everything I like on a card, and the colour combo is lovely too. :-)
Can i just send all good thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery to Joanne K. :-)
Kind regards
Tina X
What a great card Sue, I just love the zip flowers and the colours. Hugs, Jen x
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Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWow a stunning card.
Best Wishes
Julie Bee
p.s. are you going to be at Ali-Pali next month?
Lovely card Sue. The letterpressing creates a fab background.
ReplyDeleteWill have to see if I can pluck up the courage to apply for the DT.
Best wishes too to Joanne K. x
Love the letterpress effect and the colours are gorgeous.Truly stunning.
ReplyDeleteHelen Bx
Hi Sue stunning cars love everything about it.
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Ita
Hi Sue such an elegant card stunning as always x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Sue, love the colours and the background...WOW!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue.
Would have LOVED to apply for the DT but unfortunately I don't even have a blog! Maybe I will have to start one and keep hoping more vacancies will arrive in the future.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
Hello Sue another stunning card love the colours and the letterpress effect is beautiful love it all a big WOW from me
ReplyDeleteHugs Lynda Brock xx
May I add GOOD LUCK TO WHOEVERVER JOINS THE DT AND VERY BEST WISHES TO JOANNE K xxx
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Sue. The taupe, milk and black just go perfectly together. The stamps are gorgeous and the sentiment is so true! The reminder of inking the embossing folder is much appreciated! Just gorgeous! xx Love Karen xx Ps wishing good luck to all those who apply for the wonderful and fantastic opportunity to be on the Creative Expressions team! xxxx
ReplyDeleteTo Joanne K, my thoughts are with you as you go through your chemo treatment. Been there, done it and luckily, up to yet, have come out the other side. It's also nice to have hair again even better than before!!! xx Love Karen xx
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and textures on this card Sue.
ReplyDeleteI love this card Sue. It's just what I want to do as an album cover, I'm making old fashioned photo albums at the moment:) Thank thank thank you
ReplyDeleteLove Jackie C XXX
Hi Sue. WOW !! What a fabulous card today !! It looks so stylish and elegant . It is really gorgeous. I love your fab colour scheme too. I would have used taupe with black or milk with black but would never have thought of using all three colour together and being able to make them work. I really do love your idea of using the striped grosgrain ribbon and cutting it like a fork and tying a knot in it too. I think this is a wonderful way to add ribbon to a mans card instead of tying a bow. I have been trying to figure out a solution to this problem for a very long time now as I would love to add ribbon to men's cards. I also love your idea of matting and layering the same taupe card on top of one another but putting very small black matts in between and letter pressing one of the layers to add tone on tone colour. An absolutely fantastic idea !! I love those flowers too !! Lots of good luck for those who are going to apply to be on the creative expressions team !! Love and best wishes to you Sue. I could not get through the day without your amazing cards to look at. love Tres x x x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, another beauty, love the colours!! I am so not brave or confident enough to apply, but all the freebies sound good. Love Sam xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a very striking card but oh dear sorry to sound a negative note with all the wonderful comments but for me either the ribbon or the zip roses but both seems a little heavy. Good luck to all those offering their creativity to the design team. Perhaps one day I might start a blog...... Love from Jackie D
ReplyDeleteOh Sue this is a stunning card. I love everything about it,classy and elegant.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to all who apply for DT, would love to have a go, but no BLOG etc., Get well soon to Joanne K.
regards
Lorraine - Scotland
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A very different card today, I like it.
ReplyDeleteLovely card - I must remember to try some letterpressed backgrounds - they look so effective!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan
This is gorgeous! The colours look amazing together definitely a combo for any occasion. Great idea to knot the ribbon (reminds me of a guys tie). Also liking the idea of using the same embossing folder in 2 ways on the same card. I could go on - so much to like!
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Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteYet again another absolutely stunning card so elegant too the colours are so lovely.
I hear that there is a heat wave over there at present do hope you and your family especially your Mom are coping.
Margaret corgi owner
Hi Sue, A very smart subtle card today fabulous.
ReplyDeleteX Ros
Delicious..... love it, looks amazing, really love this style of yours and I received my latest dies and embossing folders from c&c today so I am off to play! TFS Sue :)
ReplyDeleteLove this one Sue. Stunning. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic card and just so manly. The mix of colours and the ribbon just works and I love it. Thank you once more. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue!
ReplyDeleteI love the colours and the zip flowers always make a lovely change from other floral embellishments.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
something I try and do despite not being able to move around much..... love the sentiment and the card is lovely too..... good luck to anyone trying out for the DT..... x
ReplyDeleteA lovely card Sue xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a super card. Love the black with another colour, it always looks so elegant.
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis card is gorgeous. I love the zippy roses! Your choice of colours is always superb. Please would you tell us where you get your card from e.g today's taupe and yesterday's scrumptious chestnut card?
Many thanks
Sandy
Hi Sue, this card is stunning absolutely gorgeous and the ribbon and zip flowers really finish it.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, lovely card love the letterpress effect must give it a go, taupe and black compliment each other so well don't they? . Thanks Sue.
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Jean D
Couldn't agree with this sentiment more and have been doing just that. Hope you are too! Nice to see the zipper roses again. X
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing card, Sue. Lovely and unusual ribbon design and zipper roses are very effective. Altogether a beautiful piece of art!
ReplyDeleteHugs Annie
Dear Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card, as you say there are so many occasions this would be great for and could be for a man or woman.
I love the letterpressed embossing folder technique you have used, I wasn't sure if it was a stamp to start with- till I looked more carefully.
The offset style is a great idea, I'm always putting things straight in the middle so I must try this for a change.
The zipper roses are definitely an edgy look to this card and the black jute looks great behind them, a bit like a black feather.
Thank you for your inspiration.
Unfortunately my cards aren't very good and my imagination isn't as good as yours so I won't be going for the design team though I does sound good.
I wish all those going for the design team luck.
Best wishes and thank you for your inspiring blog,
From Katie-Louise sweetlove
Love this colour combo Sue - a stunning card. Good luck to all who try for the DT, just wish I was good enough!! Pat x
ReplyDeleteLove this colour combo Sue - a stunning card. Good luck to all who try for the DT, just wish I was good enough!! Pat x
ReplyDeleteHi sue
ReplyDeleteI love this card everything just works so well together. It's a great layout, I will be trying this. I like the way you have used the ribbon. This card have so much textures, I love it.
Kayleigh B xx
Oh this one is beautiful. LOve the colour and unique flowers. Most of all love the way you've placed the ribbon - the style and cut and position. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeously elegant!!
ReplyDeleteLove the ribbon treatment :)
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Another great card Stunning
ReplyDeleteElaine H X
Gorgeous card Sue love the zip flowers xx hazel
ReplyDeleteAnother rich and beautiful card, I really like the colour combo x
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this card ! It is different, interesting and unusual, the knotted ribbon is a fab idea for men's cards and the zip roses.
ReplyDeleteAwww, that yould be something! To be part of a card design team. But... I don't think I could get time to keep a blog too. But would really like to show off cards, and test out all those lovely stamps and dies to match :)
ReplyDeleteBy the way today's card is sooo lovely. I might have a go at a similar card :)
Everything works so well on this card Sue, well done!
ReplyDeleteCraftihappiness to you, love from Pearl
Very cool
ReplyDeleteDiane from Glasgow