Tuesday 15 October 2013

Thinking Of You

 Hello crafters!  Chestnut brown and white are the colours of today's creation.  I love the shade of this brown card, it is very warm.  I have used the Autumn  Swirl Background from Justrite Stamps.  I inked it with the Flake and Glitter glue and stamped it onto the chestnut brown card. Remember to clean the residue off your stamp immediately. Allow a few minutes for the glue to go clear, then sprinkled the bronze polished silk glitter over the image.  I burnished it with my finger and tapped off the excess.  I cut a larger piece of coconut white card for my background and used the Curved Borders two to cut a decorative edge to the bottom of the card.  I mounted it on brown and white thin mats as accents.  I glued the glittered piece to the top of the card as a background for a Filigree Delight cut in white card.  I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with the tag from the set.  I inked it with Vintage Photo distress ink while still in the die.  I tied a double bow from the ruffled edge organza ribbon and added a pearl embellishment to the centre.  I finished the card with a double white mat with an inner pierced layer.  Finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x 8 1/2" in size.  All for now, Sue x










152 comments:

Pam said...

gorgeous card, love the colours

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, love the colours, the background with the glitter is fab. Bx

kitty davies said...

Morning Sue
brilliant card and colours thank you take care Kitty

auscrafts said...

love the colour

TDQ Karen said...

Love that colour, such a great card xx

tracy w said...

Hi sue
What a stunning card again love the colours you have used will try this one out thank you Tracy w x

Lisa said...

Morning Sue
Lovely card, and colours. Love the ribbon.
Lisa x

Mrs B said...

Hi Sue. Lovely card in gorgeous colours and with a wonderful back ground. Have a great time with your Mom and give her our love and very best wishes. Have a safe and happy journey. Take care.

baconbits said...

Morning Sue
Gorgeous card love the colours very Autumnal.
Have a safe trip to Moms. Enjoy and try and relax.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x

JJ said...

Morning Sue,

Stunning card Sue,

Loving the colours so Autumn, beautiful.

Love & Hugs

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

JAO said...

Great card Sue.

Ecco of Sheffield said...

morning Sue
As you say a very Autumnal look for today's gift.
The colours are beautiful and the ribbon I have not seen before looks fantastic. I must confess that I am a ribbon fiend. I buy masses of ribbons and then find I cannot possibly use them as they are too beautiful to cut.
Will have to purchase some autumnal coloured card.
Janet x

Ecco of Sheffield said...

Hi Sue - PS - can you tell us when the next book is due from Creative Expressions please?
Janet x

Unknown said...

Just gorgeous, very Autumnal
Hugs n stuff
Carol B

Anonymous said...

GM Sue - really, really lovely - it's a must try! Like Janet I was wondering when the next CE Project book is due - this would be volume 3 I think - I had thought about June time but haven't seen anything anywhere.
Rgs
Clare W

Rachel Taylor said...

Thats a beautiful card Sue , the ribbon really sets it off .
Crafty hugs Rachel x

Anne O said...

Hi Sue
What a lovely card and so nice to see some of the older dies. I have most of these so it's lovely to have a prompt about using them in a different way! Beautiful rich colours too.
Best wishes
Anne O

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, what a beautiful warm brown cardstock very autumnal love the glittered panel and the bow matches perfectly just lovely .
Hugs
Jean D

Sandra B. said...

Love the colours. The ribbon is just the finishing touch. Sandra

Donna Jones said...

Hi Sue,
Stunning card, love your glitter background, the colours and ribbon too.
Donna Jones

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue this card is gorgeous the colours are so warm and inviting. Have a great day. Love Jackie

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, I love this card, the colours are definitely 'warm' and 'lovely', I adore the background stamp and done with the glitter it looks 'sumptuous'.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

englishrose897 said...

Good morning Sue, love the card today. I need to do a wedding card so I think I'll adapt this card, change the colours and the sentiment. Thanks, Sally x

Jan.moogie said...

Now I would never have used brown on a card but boy does it work. Gorgeous card Sue.x

Victoria said...

Great technique for a stunning background. Such a classy card. I had a session with some gilding flakes last night and used some of your cards as inspiration! Looking good!!

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, I would never have thought of brown but this is such a warm beautiful shade. The whole combination works so well a beautiful card.

Love Rosemarie Fishlock xx

Carol Clarke said...

Morning Sue
Another stunning card, love the colour combination, this will be one to try
Hugs
Carol x

Joan D said...

That is a lovely shade of brown card. What a stunning effect with the white. Almost as stunning as black and white x x

Unknown said...

Good morning Sue,
This crd does have a feeling of fall. I like it. I tried your layered stamp then mount like seen on TV this weekend and it turned out nicely. Cheers

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
I love the filigree effect and the colour combination.
Veronique L

Debs A said...

Morning Sue what q gorgeous card im loving the colours that you have used. I will have to have ago at this technique. Hope you have a great time with your mum give her my love. Take care Sue xx

Debs A

Nanna Tina said...

Hi Sue
Lovely colours, great card.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x

hazel young said...

Gorgeous card sue love the colours xx hazel

Marleine said...


Hi Sue,

I love the colours cream and chocolate. They compliment each other so well. Gorgeous ribbon. X

Fieldsend said...

Morning Sue, beautiful card and great colour scheme. Have a lovely day.

Love June
xxx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Gorgeous warm rich Autumnal colours, fab

Eemeli said...

Love the dark soft color scheme. Very elegant design.

Hugs,
Eemeli

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Gorgeous card I do love the chestnut card looks fabulous with the white.

Hugs Annx without an "e"

Anonymous said...

Dear Sue What a wonderful card, it is so rich looking with the great chestnut brown. Take Care Love Michelle S xxx

Anonymous said...

Classy card Sue,Thanks Mabex

Marion said...

Hi Sue like the brown & white .it would make a good man's card without the big bow .
Marion H

Christine Harrop said...

Love the background and the colours look well together. Christine x

karenlotty said...

As I'm scrolling down I'm thinking to myself "would make a great man's card without the bow" & Marion agrees with me Spooky!

nattyboots said...

A very beautiful card Sue , just my colors and style ending with a very pretty bow .

Elaine H X

Sonia Jones said...

Stunning card today. I love the colours used and that ribbon is beautiful. Hugs Sonia x

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
What a beautiful card I love the warm colours you've used.
Hugs x
Heather T

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
What a beautiful card I love the warm colours you've used.
Hugs x
Heather T

Janette MacArthur said...

Gorgeous card today Sue - love the colour combination !

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card. I love the warm colors.

gwen70 said...

Stunning card, adore the colours

Sheila - Ginger said...

Morning Sue,
Yet another stunning card today love Chocolate and cream whether it's on a card or to eat! Lol!
Love that gorgeous ribbon too.

Love Sheila xx

Shirley T. said...

Hi Sue,

Love the card. Bought this card from one of your shows so will glitter too as it looks really regal.

Much love,

Shirley T. xxxxxxxxxx

Anonymous said...

This is a most unusual colour for a card but it looks absolutely gorgeous. Great colour for a chocoholic too!
YvonneMayxx

yorkielass said...

Hello Sue, A stunning card, warm and rich, love the glitter and bow.
Have a safe and happy journey to Mum and giver her a hug from all of us.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx

kimberley said...

Love the colours Sue and you could use any sentiment,take care,x.

Tres said...

Hi Sue. A great autumnal card for today !! (Hope I spelt it right.) The chestnut brown looks like a lovely shade of brown and it just looks fab with the polished silk glitters. The filigree delights dies look fab to. I love the bow and border dies to. It is mine and my sisters birthday today and we have just found out my husbands sister has had her baby this morning too !! A little boy. We are so pleased for her. I have to make a new baby card now !! I hope you have a good trip Sue and spend lots of time with your Mum. Lots of love Tres x x x

Erica said...

Lovely warm colours Sue; they remind me of chocolate or coffee with cream- yum!
Erica x

Glenharon said...

Good morning Sue,
I can see why you like the brown card, as it looks like our milk chocolate. The card looks lovely with the differing patterns and shapes to it. I love the crinkled edged brown ribbon as it is so opulent looking. Another Sue Wilson winner, thank you Sue.
Love and crafty hugs
Norah

jessie said...

MORNING SUE
GREAT CARD LOVE THE COLOURS.

Unknown said...

Good morning Sue. What a lovely stamp that background stamp is. A great idea to do it in glitter. So many possibilities. Will have to try thus. Xx

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, lovely colour combination, love it. Love Jean xxx

Clover in Devon said...

Love all your creations thanks for inspiring us. xx Susan

marg said...

Hello Sue!
I love the Chestnut colour it reminds me of my boys Clarks school shoes when they were little..the toecaps shone like Chestnuts! ahh memories!
This is such a warm card and so Autumnal!
LoveMarg

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Great choice of colour- love the brown tones
Hugs
Ann Caves

Carol H said...

Hi Sue, gorgeous card, I love the colours they are very rich. Carol

Gail said...

Truly gorgeous - would not have put the brown with white but it really works (you make us think out of the box) xx luv it xx GailT xx

Rose in Chester said...

Good morning Sue,
Another lovely card - I too, would not have put the white with the brown but used ivory instead. However, you've shown us again that we shouldn't always play safe. This card is lovely.
I can already think of lots more colourways............
Hugs, Rose

Unknown said...

Another super card.
Hugs Sue x

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Beautiful colours for the time of the year, love it all except the big bow, sorry just not my thing.
Lydia
X

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Sue. Love the colours but would look fantastic is a lot of combinations.
Keep the bows coming - I for one love them.
Love Val x

Debbie Tinks said...

Lovely card Sue nice colours X happy crafting.

beachie said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card, I just love the colours. Different again, wish I had your ideas.
Audrey x

chrispease said...

Morning Sue
what a lovely card yet again
Chocolate is my favourite colour basecard for vintage and Victorian cards
thank you for sharing
Chriisie in France

Maggie said...

Hello Sue. This card manages to be sumptuous and feminine at the same time and the brown colour enhances that feel. Just love it. xx Maggie (still better without a bow!)

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Adore the background stamp with the polished glitter, lovely card
Best wishes, Pat

Gail said...

Morning Sue,
This card is just stunning, you know me and bows, but I have to say this one is just perfect with the bow!
Gail C x

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, very rich looking card today, love the ribbon. Take care, Jess xx

Lacelady said...

LOVE that Spellies frame! It would be incredibly useful. Gorgeous card!

sharon said...

Good morning Sue
This is a gorgeous card. Without seeing it you would think white and brown would be too stark but it's such a warm colour it fits just beautifully. The glitter highlights add a lovely touch of sparkle too.
Hugs Sharon Kirkwood x

Anonymous said...

OMG! I love the colours, very autumnal. Fab card Sue. Ali x

Clarissa said...

Lovely card and the ribbon is yummy!!
Clarissa. X

Sandy G said...

Hi Sue
A very rich, opulent looking card. Gorgeous. I love this chestnut card. Great techniques. Thank you for sharing.

hotpotato said...

Gorgeous card Sue, loved your shows over the weekend, I had to record them and watched them yesterday. Enjoy your time back home with your mom. Safe journey.x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card Sue, loving this colour way.
ValC xx

camelot67 said...

Good Morning Sue,

I've been without a computer for the last couple of days and have missed my early morning Sue Wilson "fix". This is a fabulous card and as I've just received my silk glitters and glue I can't wait to have a play. Thanks for sharing and hope you enjoy the rest of your day
Margaret A.

Maryann Laursen said...

A really gorgeous card here again Sue, and that ribbon is really stunning and tasteful. So beautiful all of it.

Margaret corgi owner said...

Good morning Sue
Oh what an elegant and gorgeous card I love the colours they are so warm and rich.
I love that ribbon it is adding another feature to the card.
Margaret corgi owner

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a really stylish card today and without the bow would be suitable for a man also. The silk glitters really do add something to a card.
Frances

Jean Z said...

Beautiful card Sue just love the colours love Jean Z xx

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Lovely rich and warm colours.

Joanne K said...

Morning Sue, hope you are well. I guess you are busy catching up and packing ready to fly to your Mum's tomorrow. Lovely card today. What a gorgeous colour the chestnut is. Kind regards Joanne K x

Olga said...

Your dies are gorgeous! Love the card and its color combo!

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

The glittered background and ribbon are just gorgeous! Lovely card, thanks, Susan

Mac Mable said...

Just love the rich colour of the 'chestnut brown'. Also love the background x

Meg Owen said...

Love all the elements of this card.

Margaret O
xxx

Pauline A said...

Morning Sue,
What a super autumnal card and I love that ribbon. You sure know how to extend my colour palette. Hugs Pauline Ax

Jennifer said...

What a great card Sue, I love the colour, although I would never have thought to use this colour for a card. Beautiful. Jen x
Krafty Keepsakes

hollyberry said...

Autumnal colours and as beautiful as the season is.

KathR said...

Am loving the colour scheme of this card, it reminds of drinking a cup of Latte whilst eating a couple of pieces of very rich, dark and decadent chocolate, hmmmm!oh and the card is beautiful as always
Hugz Kath...xx

Julie Bee said...

Hi Sue

Very nice.

Best Wishes

Julie Bee

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, great card,colours and love the ribbon.

carol edwards said...

Hi Sue this is a stunning card. So rich looking, not that I am likely to be with all these wonderful goodies around x

Cazzie D said...

Such a striking card today. Rich colours and the ribbon is gorgeous. Caz x

Clare Powell said...

Gorgeous card, love the colours and the background stamp.

Clare x

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue, really different colours today....very nice! Makes a nice change!! Crafty Hugs Sam xxx

CraftyJo said...

Gorgeous card, love the rich colouring...don't much love the bow though ;)

Unknown said...

Afternoon Sue, a very autumnal card, loving it, looks nice and warming too...

TOB said...

beautiful. hugs x

MRS DUCK said...

Good afternoon Sue and everyone.
Great card and lovely colours.
Those glitters are fab.
Ang x

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Sue

Love todays colours they remind me of the Autumn leaves. The glittered background is lovely also.

Unknown said...

Love the glittery background.Lovely card and colours,that ribbon is gorgeous.
Helen Bx

Wacki Macky said...

Hi Sue, lovely card today, great combination of colours and textures. Love it to bits!!!

Craftihappiness to you, Pearl

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue, I love brown and cream it looks so rich and warm. Love the whole design of this beautiful card, Sue what would we do without your brilliant inspiration you really are a treasure.
Take care, love Brenda Lel xxx

Laura O said...

great card ,like the glitters but not a mad fan of brown.Laura O

Jackie Meechan said...

Another gorgeous card, love the autumn colours.

hugs
craftyjacq
xx

Janice K said...

A beautiful card, the colour reminds me of Galaxy chocolate! x

Jane said...

Very nice I missed out on the card stock this time, will have a look out for it on the show in December.

Jane xx

Vie Carter said...

I am not really a brown fan so would love this in another colour

Love the design though

Vie
x

magpie said...

Oh gosh! How under estimated is brown and the fact that it isn't used as much as all other colours. It's lovely to see. Gorgeous card Sue. I have the Filagree Delight and was only thinking earlier that the oval die can be used as an aperture for Christmas cards. I love the silk glitter and makes the background pop! It just looks stunning. xx Love Karen xx

sued99 said...

Really like this card. The colours work so well.

Karen G Ratcliffe said...

Hi Sue
Omg, the chestnut color is so gorgeous!!! Nice to see other colors and your designs are fabulous. Got to see you this past weekend on Create and Craft tv on my iPad, amazing!
Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
Sorry I have not been commenting on your recent cards but since I visited you in Aberdeen I have been
in and out of hospital since the end of July and only got home on Friday. My dear husband has saved all the cards you have made onto a file for me and I cannot wait to look at them all. I really enjoyed seeing you on Create and Craft on Sunday and look forward to seeing you again soon I hope. I know you have now gone to America and will not be on C and C until December but I also now have my CD from Aberdeen so have a lot to catch up on. Thank you for all your lovely down loads. I hope to use one of your designs for Christmas so I will have to get started. Should you have a quick classy card that I could made 100 of quite easily your advice would be greatly received. Love Joyce xx

Shazza said...

this is so beautiful, I love those colours together x

SusanP, Kent said...

Lovely Sue. Feminine, but not girly, if you know what I mean. Sumptuous colours too.
Sue

Ali B said...

Hi Sue,
Love the simplicity of this card and the autumnal colours are very now!
Alison B. x

Sam Smithard said...

Hi Sue, "WOW WOW" Yet another stunning Card I love the Colours and the techniques you have chosen, this background stamp is stunning and luckily I have this Beautiful Die take care love from Sam x

Tina said...

Hi Sue

I love the glitter and stamping background. The card looks fantastic. I also love the frilled bow, do you think you might have that on your next show, or could you tell where I could purchase some.

Safe journey tomorrow Sue.

Kind regards. :-)

Tina X

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
I love today's card love earth tones browns and beige and creams and that ribbon is to die for love it Sue
Theresa x

Unknown said...

Another feast for the eyes!
Lovely card Sue

Diane from Glasgow xx

Annie said...

Love the colours in this card, Sue, love the bow/ribbon also. xx

Anonymous said...

Another lovely card Sue and what a beautiful colour. The ribbon is rather wonderful too!
Diane Green

Tina said...

Hi Joyce Walker

Sorry to hear you have been so poorly Joyce. I do hope you are now on the mend. What a lovely thing your husband did for you regarding Sue's cards.

Best wishes

Tina X

alimecca said...

Hi Sue
Love the colours - Autumn is my favourite season so this is perfect. The silk glitter is gorgeous & I've added it to my must get list! Have a fabulous time with your mam.

Teresa said...

Hi Sue. Just wanted to say Thanks for all the inspiration I've got from watching you recently. I check you blog daily but very rarely leave a comment. Think this card is lovely. I have this die and use the frame part regularly but don't think I've ever used the tag.Have a lovely time in the Sates with your Mum. Best Wishes
Teresa(Nottingham)X

Teresa said...

Hi Sue. Just wanted to say Thanks for all the inspiration I've got from watching you recently. I check you blog daily but very rarely leave a comment. Think this card is lovely. I have this die and use the frame part regularly but don't think I've ever used the tag.Have a lovely time in the Sates with your Mum. Best Wishes
Teresa(Nottingham)X

Carole Z said...

Beautiful! I love the colour and the bow is gorgeous! Carole Z X

Karen Drew said...

Perfect colours for this time of the year
Beautiful card
Luv
Karen xx

Paper Junkie said...

I so enjoyed your shows at the week-end Sue - such wonderful cards. Hope you have a safe journey tomorrow and hurry back soon on our screens - we will miss you! X

Anonymous said...

Late for me today, Sue - hectic!!
Love the chestnut card (and love chestnuts too) and the polished glitter really is special - an altogether splendid card.
Safe journey and best regards to your Mom from

'P' in Wales

Joyce Walker - hope you're really better soon - what a treat, over two month's worth of Sue's cards. WOW!

Nananne said...

Wonderful Card! Love the chocolate brown!

hazel said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful Autumn colours you have used just perfect for this time of year. A really beautiful card. I have been using the silk glitters WOW they are stunning Sue i have never felt glitter like it before
Have made a few Christmas cards with your Herald Angel, she is Absolutely Stunning Sue.
Take care
Hazel G x

Sandy H said...

Great colours. Would be good male card without the bow.

brenda said...

Hi Sue, the chocolate card is so rich and the bow is gorgeous xx

Carol S. said...

Yummy card Sue. Love the brown and the ribbon is gorgeous. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
Just managed to post today. Gorgeous sumptuous card. I am loving the chestnut card using it a lot at this time of the year.
Crafty Hugs
Heather xx

mags said...

A beautiful card Sue. Really love the colour combo.
Mags
x

Unknown said...

Not something I would have been brave enough to colour-combine but it works fantastically. I really will try to be more adventurous. Absolutely gorgeous card!

nzillingworth said...

HI SUE
FAB BOW REALLY MAKES THIS CARD
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX

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Unknown said...

What a lovel card. I love the colours

Barbara said...

Lovely card Sue! Love all the glitter on the background.

Anonymous said...

Hi sue
Lovely sparkly background. Those dies look so pretty the brown really makes them standout. Love the ribbon and bow.
Kayleigh Bxxx