Tuesday 8 October 2013

Love You

 Hello all!  Another example of my Fire and Ice Technique here.  I started with a piece of black card and covered it with a sticky adhesive sheet.  I die cut two of Beeca Feeken's  Lacey Tier dies in black card and cut them in half with my papercutter.  I peeled the backing paper off of my sticky sheet, exposing the adhesive sheet.  I attached each of the halves of my die cuts to the four side edges.  I used the waxy side of the backing paper to burnish each of the die cuts down firmly.  I covered the remainder of the sticky sheet with the Summer Meadow gilding flakes.  Next I covered the entire background with another sheet of sticky adhesive.  I peeled back the backing paper and covered the entire piece with Cosmic Shimmer Iced Snow.  I used a piece of Rubit Scrubit pad to refine the Iced snow and remove any excess.  I matted it with a thin white layer and a wider black mat.  I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with the Delightful Circles die.  I cut a black mat layer from the Delicate Doily set to give it a bit a of a lacy backdrop.  I added some flat back pearls to the sentiment and the card corners.  A double white pierced mat finished it off.  Finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" in size.  All for now, Sue x









152 comments:

Pam said...

Lovely card, love the fire & ice.

nancyd said...

Morning Sue, beautiful still loving the
fire & ice technique and the gilding flakes.
Nancyd xx

Olga said...

This is awesome! Love the sparkle!

Debs A said...

Morning Sue what a great card i do like the fire and ice technique this card can be for a male or female. I will be having ago at this when my sparkle set arrieves. Take care Sue xx

kitty davies said...

Morning Sue
I also like this fire and ice technique thank you for the inspiration looking forward to the weekend shows take care Kitty

Unknown said...

Sue,
This is a wow card, beautiful. The fire and ice technique is a winner for sure.

tracy w said...

Hi sue
Can not wait till tomorrow card this one stunning love the fire and ice technique you have used thank you Tracy w x

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
I love this fire and ice technique it's another of my 'must try' things to do. I'm off on holidays today but will still be checking your blog daily.
Hugs x
Heather T

Anonymous said...

GM Sue - love the fire and ice technique - will be giving this a try v. soon - it's almost at the top of my must try list, which gets longer every time you are on air.
Rgs
Clare W

englishrose897 said...

Gods morning Sue, great card love the technique used. Have a great day Sally x

Anne O said...

Hi Sue
A stunning card! I love the effect that the fire and ice gives. The adhesive sheets have transformed gilding flakes for me. I couldn't watch any of your programmes live but recorded them all! Working my way through them now!
Anne O

JJ said...

Morning Sue,

Beautiful card, love the use of the dies Sue. The Fire & Ice Technique is gorgeous.

Love & Hugs

Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Anonymous said...

This is sOOooo cool....that it's hot!!Yeah baby! lol Mabex

Gail said...

Morning Sue,
I just love your fire and ice technique , yet to have a go but thing it might be today that I have a go.
Gail C x

lauramatthews171 said...

Good Morning Sue

I haven't been on for a while so just catching up on everything I've missed.

Beautiful card as always

Take Care

Laura x

Unknown said...

Loving the fire and ice, AM waiting for my angel stamp to arrive so I can try it out
Love this card.
Hugs n stuff
Carol B

Rachel Taylor said...

I must get some cosmic shimmer iced snow ,this looks amazing Sue !
Crafty hugs Rachel x

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Opulence!! The fire and ice technique is absolutely stunning.
Will only be used for special people, though....
Hugs, Rose

Mrs B said...

Hi Sue. Beautiful card. This is another great technique that I must try! Take care.

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous. I think I watched you demo this technique it does make a stunning background. As someone said just for special people. Have a great day. Love Jackie

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, This card is lovely, I am always in awe at the 'fire and ice' technique, it always looks gorgeous.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Nanny Jo said...

Beautiful.....love the fire and ice! Hope the postie brings mine soon! Jo x

Nanna Tina said...

Hi Sue
Love the fire and ice look, will have to give this design ago with some other colours.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, great card using the F& I technique, love the summer meadow guilding flakes so easy to use with the sticky sheets.
Hugs
Jean D

ElizabethS said...

Morning Sue, today's card is stunning. Will be trying this technique soon as I ordered some iced snow last week from the shows. Can't wait.
Have a lovely day.
ElizabethS x

Patricia said...

Good morning Sue, beautiful card
I love this technique .. another "must try"
Have a great day

Patricia xxx

TDQ Karen said...

Love the fire and ice, and this card is beautiful xxx

carol edwards said...

Hi Sue what a striking card, it says luxury. Love the fire and ice technique, combined with adhesive sheetx

Annie said...

Morning, Sue. Fabulous card, you're so clever!
Hugs Annie

Ecco of Sheffield said...

morning Sue
I love the technique and the format of today's gift but not too sure abour the colouring. Although I have a sneaky feeling it's one of those cards which looks far better in real life. Will have to try it out.
Janet x

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, love the fire and ice technique, it looks so opulent, great card.

Love Rosemarie Fishlock xx

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, love the fire and ice technique, it looks so opulent, great card.

Love Rosemarie Fishlock xx

sonja_w said...

Great technique, beautiful card. Thanks for sharing x

nannapat said...

Love the effect of fire and ice - it looks stunning. Pat x

Jan Caven said...

Hi Sue
Another smashing card. I love this technique and have used it a lot since you first showed it. This is a WOW card.
Love Jan x x

MRS DUCK said...

Good morning Sue and everyone
Fabulous card. Must get those gilding flakes out again!
Have a great day.
Ang x

auscrafts said...

beautiful, love the
fire & ice technique and the gilding flakes

Joan D said...

Another stunning card. just adore the fire and ice technique. Must have a crack at it although have to be careful with the glitter on our new carpet! XXXX

Joanne K said...

Morning sue, really pretty sparkly card today. Kind regards Joanne K x

alimecca said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card. I really do like your fire and ice technique - another thing I must try.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
I love the fire and ice technique.
Veronique L

nuttinanni said...

one great technique = one great card. hugs Cheryl xx

JAO said...

Lovely card Sue.

Anonymous said...

Dear Sue A dramatic card and I love the fire and ice technique, I just haven't got around to doing it but I will with starting my Christmas cards. Take Care Love Michelle S xxx

TOB said...

Nice technique used, lovely card. hugs x

Anonymous said...

Great card, Sue, love the technique - no ice, so guess it may work with micro beads, will give it a whirl.
Welcome back, Pam!

'P' in Wales

hazel young said...

Beautiful love all techniques you bring us xx hazel

Victoria said...

I love the different looks you achieve with the gilding flakes. This is another beautiful card, sparkling and dramatic.

Dolly Daydream said...

Morning Sue
I have used this fire and ice technique and it is stunning, the effects cannot be captured on a photo. I love this colour combination of black and gold.
Hugs
Dawn Searle

EmmaT said...

Morning Sue, fabulous card and background. I bet it looks even better in the flesh so to speak. Emma

yorkielass said...

Hello Sue, I love the fire and ice technique, so opulent. Will be giving it a try when my parcel arrives.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx

Erica said...

Dramatic!
Erica x

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, just love your Fire and Ice Technique! Stunning card as always! Love Jean xxx

Anonymous said...

Good morning Sue, I love this technique it looks so rich and warm, beautiful card just love everything about it.
Have a great day, love Brenda Lel xxx

Sheila - Ginger said...

Morning Sue,
I think the fire and ice technique always looks stunning and love the colour combination on this card...beautiful!

Love Sheila xx

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Beautiful card love your fire and ice technique.
Hope your recovering after the hectic weekend of shows fabulous samples and demo's thankyou for all the inspiration.

Luv n hugs Annx without an "e"

Carol Clarke said...

Morning Sue
WOW stunning card just love your technique I must get some fire and ice, I have crystal chips would it do the same - I shall send for the sparkle set
Hugs
Carol x

beachie said...

Hi Sue
Love that technique. You must be running out of ideas soon. They are all so different, but great to see and learn from.
Audrey x

gwen70 said...

Gorgeous card Sue

Anonymous said...

Lovely card - Love this technique
Denise Hancock X

karenlotty said...

I love the card and technique Black & gold are a real favourite of mine at the mo Last year it was black & silver! Another stunning idea

Eemeli said...

Great one. Looks a bit masculine and I love the symmetric overall.

Hugs,
Eemeli

Shirley T. said...

Hi Sue,

Love the Becca Feeken die. Used it loads. Your card is really lovely.

Much love,

Shirley T. xxx

chrispease said...

Morning Sue
loving the fire and ice card

great colours scheme for this card
thank you for sharing your ideas with everyone x

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Another great card with your fire and ice technique, love it. Really must get around to trying it myself.
Hope you had a rest yesterday after your hectic few day on C&C.
Lydia
X

jessie said...

MOVERY SUE
VERY DRAMATIC CARD.LOVE THE SPARKLE.

Sandy G said...

Hi Sue
A very dramatic card. Love this technique. Can't wait for my flakes to come so I can try this. Thank you for sharing.

Debbie Tinks said...

Nice card Sue .must get the gilding flakes out.
Happy crafting X

hollyberry said...

Love the fire and ice technique and have always loved gilding flakes.Will at last be able to try this technique when my iced snow arrives.

Mac Mable said...

Just love the technique and really must give it a go ! xx

Joan Hill said...

Hi Sue,
I'm loving this look and am going to give it a go, but think I need to stock up on adhesive sheets as I'll probably be using a lot of them. Many thanks x

Janette MacArthur said...

Yet another great card Sue - must give the F & I a go - looks amazing! xx

Ali B said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful card, the fire and ice technique is fantastic I will have to be brave and try it out.
Alison B. x

Marleine said...


Morning Sue
Love the card. Would also like to see in bright colours. Just might have a go..... X

weefortune said...

Stunning card Sue, Have a great day x

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Sue. Love the way you've used the doily. Beautiful card.

Love Val x

Jan.moogie said...

Wow what a technique love the effect and the card.x

Pauline A said...

Morning Sue,
Your fire and ice technique is so so lovely and obviously very popular with Wilsonians. I love the gilding flakes and have them all over the house despite putting them into a plastic box before using them, but for my first attempt I'm well pleased. Black and gold just go so well together. Hugs Pauline A x

Christine said...

Stunning card Sue, love the look of the 'fire and ice' technique, have not been brave enough to try it yet !
Christine (Andypandy) x

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, this card is stunning. Must use my guilding flakes more often. I will give it a try when my angel stamp arrives. Take care, Jess xx

Clare Powell said...

Beautiful card, love the background.

Clare x

sharon said...

Good morning Sue
I love the fire and ice technique, I've still to try it but think it's perfect for Christmas cards. Todays card is a real stunner, it's the type of card that someone would receive and then spend hours trying to work out how it was made.
Hugs. Sharon K. x

Gail said...

Very different and I luv the double layering technique of different effects - not sure if I'm brave enough to have a go but will try to pluck up the courage xx luving the Cosmic Shimmer Iced Snow xx GailT xx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Love the fire and ice technique and now I can try it since have just got the iced snow. Watched all your shows yesterday thank you for all the tips and inspiration
Best wishes, Pat

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, Love it I must get my hands on some iced snow.
ValC xx

Howdy said...

Lovely card Sue.
Fire and ice....here we come!

Unknown said...

Great card Sue, love the technique.Bought this die and love it,so versatile
Hugs
Hilary x

camelot67 said...

Good Morning Sue,

I'm another fan of your "fire and ice" technique and I love the black and gold colour combination. Another great card. Thanks for sharing and hope you enjoy the rest of your day
Margaret A.

fame01 said...

Hi Sue
love this card really brill technique.. hugs sarah xx

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, this technique is beautiful, the card is not to my taste but that's just me I love all your ideas thank you love Jean Z xx

nattyboots said...

So Beautiful Sue ,a great technique

Elaine H X

Sandybee said...

A lovely technique Sue,such a pretty card

xx Sandra

Maggie said...

What a stunning card. I haven't dared try this technique yet - perhaps I ought to start small and work up to a whole background. Change the sentiment and it would do for any occasion. Thank you. xx Maggie (better without a bow)

Lacelady said...

Wow, I bet this positively gleams in real life!

baconbits said...

Morning Sue
Love the fire and ice technique very effective. Sparkle but not over done.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x

Unknown said...

Loving the fire and ice techniques used on this card. Really must give this one a try.
Hugs Sue xx

Tina said...

Hi Sue

I love The fire & ice technique it adds such an expensive look to a card without costing very much at all. The overall look of the card is fab.

Kind regards :-)

Tina X

Unknown said...

Beautiful card! Very elegant and dramatic.

Erna Macfarlane said...

Love this technique and will certainly have a go at this.

Erna xx

Maryann Laursen said...

WOW another stunning card here Sue. I just love these glasbeads, they look so amazing on everything.

Disco Queen said...

Hi Sue, I just adore your fire & ice technique. It is definitely my go to at the moment. Thanks for sharing it with us. Theresa H

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. I love our fire and ice tecnique.

Sonia Jones said...

Love this card. Looking forward to watching the shows this weekend Hugs Sonia x

jeffrey bubbles said...

Love this card, but then I always do. I get so much inspiration from you everyday Sue Thanks Kathy xxxx

Donna Jones said...

Hi Sue,
Love the effect of the fire and ice technique, great card for the man in my life.
Donna Jones

Crafting Newbie said...

Another super card Sue

iggy said...

lovely card to see sue. sadly not been card making due to illness....however ive been jewellery making & supprising how many items of paper crafting crosses over inc the new spellbinder machine. great craft wishes to all. x

Julie Bee said...

Hi Sue

May i say not one of your best, but you are still the best.

Best Wishes

Julie Bee

CraftyJo said...

Lovely! I bet it 'feels' great too :)

Jill Liddle said...

Very pretty card.

Jennifer said...

Lovely card and technique Sue, I just love the fire and ice. Hugs, Jen x
Krafty Keepsakes

Jackie Calvert said...

Hi Sue. The fire and Ice technique is calling me to try it. It looks so cool.
Love Jackie C XXX

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue, a really beautiful card!! I adore the fire & ice technique. Love Sam xxx

Wendy from Scotland said...

Hi Sue
Going away to try this technique as it is awesome
Wendy xx

Lynda's craft's said...

Hi Sue beautiful card i just love your fire and ice technique. i actually tried it my self with the flourish mask and cosmic shimmer polished silk glitter i was relay pleased how it turned out. so now i will try this one on today's card thank you so much Sue for all your inspiration.
Hugs Lynda Brock xx

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

Clever technique Sue - your use of layering products is always so effective and so inspiring!

Thanks, Susan

Kate's Cards said...

Great background! Really textured. xx

Jackie Meechan said...

Gorgeous card, saw this on your show. Beautiful.

CraftyJacq
Hugs
xx

Sandra said...

Good afternoon Sue,
I love this card, the background looks like you have bought it, its brilliant. I love the 'fire and ice' technique and I may give it a go.
Thanks for the fab inspiration.
Love & Hugs
Sandra Riley

Margaret corgi owner said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card especially the fire and ice just like lots of others!
Margaret corgi owner

Barbara said...

Love this technique Sue and am going to give it a try with the chevron mask.

nzillingworth said...

HI SUE
WHAT A FAB CARD LOVE THE COLOURS. GOING TO HAVE TO TRY THE GILDING FLAKES , TROUBLE IS CANT STOP USING THEM ONCE I START.
GRAND JOB
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXXX

kimberley said...

Beautiful Sue-love this fire and ice technique,take care,x.

Janice K said...

Loving the glitz of the fire and ice technique, really must give this one a go myself. x

Sam Smithard said...

Hi Sue this today's Card on your blog is truly stunning, it ticks all the boxes as always your a star!
Love from Sam x

Unknown said...

Hello sue

Lovely card - I do love the effect of the gilding flakes but scared to purchase any as I can only imagine the mess I will make with them.

Diana

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
love this card it has an earthy feel to it I love the circle effect
And the dies by Becca Freeken fits in perfectly
Very effective need to go back and digest how you did it
X

Beryl said...

Hi Sue,a beautiful card. Love the fire and ice technique.

Vie Carter said...

Great card Sue

Vie
x

Unknown said...

Love the fire & ice technique.Stunning.
Helen Bx

Wacki Macky said...

Another lovely card Sue, love it all!

Craftihappiness to you, love from Pearl

Jane said...

Really like this technique very clever.

Jane xx

Unknown said...

Hi sue. Love the card and I love the colour combination. This technique sound very messy lol an I get in a mess at the best of times however I do love using gilding flakes even tho they do find themselves everywhere around the house!!
Love Tracy from killie

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
That circle die really looks so pretty on this card especially with the pearls and I love the iced diamond technique.
Beverley W

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, beautiful card, love the colours of the gilding flakes used. Bx

Trish said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful card. TFS.
Hugs,
Trish x. (Hillside)

Carole Z said...

Super card Sue! Carole Z xx

magpie said...

Gorgeous fire and ice card Sue, it always looks rich and has a "wow!" factor all on it's own. Love Becca's dies! They're stunning! xx Love Karen xx Just to say "good luck" everyone on the Wednesday card giveaway tomorrow! xx

ros hodgkins said...

Hi Sue, tried and succeeded the faux nestie today and may have a go at fire and ice tommorow before packing up my craft room ready for the house move in eleven days.
X Ros H

Laura O said...

love the gilding flakes they are fab .Laura O

hazel said...

Hi Sue
Your fire and Ice gives any card the WOW factor.Really stunning
Take care
Hazel G x

Unknown said...

wow wow wow, What a great technique I am going to try this as soon as the kitchen remodelling is finished.

Marianna Hammer said...

Very beautiful :)

SusanP, Kent said...

Gold and black, absolutely fabulous! Love your fire and ice technique, but still haven't tried it :/ I must know SOMEONE who'd be worth the effort.
Sue

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
I love this fire and ice effect looks stunning as does the design you have created I love it
Take Care Sue
Theresa x

Craftychris said...

Fabulous! I love the fire and ice technique! xx

Carol S. said...

Hi Sue, i have all these glitters and I love them. Have yet to have a go at the fire and ice. Just plenty of ice at the moment. Great pure whit glitter. no red greens or blues in it! Gorgeous card. hugs, Carol S.xx

Sandy H said...

Very dramatic. Love the fire and ice technique.

Unknown said...

Your cards are always amazing themselves, but you add all these lovely little special touches too, simply wonderful.

Diane from Glasgow xx

cmu said...

I love gilding flakes and this fire and ice technique. I expect the real thing looks even more spectacular. Well done.

mags said...

Gorgeous card Sue. An interesting technique and will have to give this a go.
Mags
x

Fieldsend said...

Hi Sue, just catching up been away n love today's card.

Love June
xx