Friday 11 October 2013

To Be Your Sister

 Hi all!  I started this one with the large polka dot mask and embossed the pattern  onto coconut white card.  For the bottom of the card, I used the Scalloped Borders Two die and one of the inserts with two cutting edges and cut a border from white card.  I glued it into place in an inverted style on to spearmint coloured card.  I cut the top edge to match with one of the edges and used another cutting edge below the white border, but only embossed it rather than cutting it.  I used a score board and added some vertical line embossing to the bottom of the piece.  I glued it into place along the bottom of my white embossed top piece.  Next I stamped the Lace Oval Frame from Justrite stamps using a clear perfect medium pad onto coconut white card.  I heat embossed it with white powder and cut it into a frame using the Grand Oval dies.  While still in the die, I inked it with Peacock Feathers distress ink.  The embossed image resisted the ink and showed off the white embossing.  I added mounting foam to the back to raise it for dimension.  Next I stamped my sentiment from the Mix and Match Sentiments from Justrite using a black archival ink pad.  I covered it with a sticky adhesive sheet , cut it into an oval so it fit my frame and covered it with clear micro beads.  I tucked the bottom of the sentiment under the edge of my border, then attached my frame over it so a portion of the border showed below the beaded sentiment area.  I added a double bow tied from white frilly edged ribbon and a pearl embellishment for the centre.  I finished the card with flatback pearls around the inside of  the frame and the upper corners of the card.  I finished with a double white pierced mat to complete the card.  Finished dimensions are 6 3/4" x 8" in size.  All for now, Sue x












162 comments:

Unknown said...

Lovely Sue and I love the colours and sentiment beautiful!
Crafty Hugs
Heather xx

Pam said...

This is so beautiful and the colours are stunning.

Unknown said...

Good morning Sue,
The color is fab and the card fitting only a Sue Wilson design. Beautiful!

Jan.moogie said...

Love the colours and the design is fab.x

kitty davies said...

Morning Sue
thank you lovely card It can be done with pretty papers if you dont have the stamps. Take care Kitty

nancyd said...

Morning Sue, absolutely stunning
and my favorite colours definately a must
try and hope its half as good as yours.
Nancyd xx

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, another lovey card, full of Sue inspiration, the vertical embossing really shows up on that colour. love it all. Bx

auscrafts said...

lovely designed card

Marion Bull said...

Beautiful card, beautiful colours. The whole card is stunning! I really love this one!
Marion B xx

Debs A said...

Morning Sue whatca stunning card i do love the colours tgat youvgave used. It is really pretty. Take care xx
Debs A

baconbits said...

Morning Sue
Such a stunning card today, love the curved dies, also that spearmint colour is amazing. Is it going to available to purchase?
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x

tracy w said...

Hi sue
Thank you for this stunning card love the bottom background panel the whole card makes my smile it's so stunning thank you for sharing it Tracy w x

Eemeli said...

Beautiful design. Great colors and I really love the "big balls" embossing (have that folder myself :)

Hugs,
Eemeli

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
I love this curved die it always looks great, it's another thing to add to my never ending list. The card and the colours you've used are fabulous.
Hugs x
Heather T

englishrose897 said...

Good morning Sue, this card is stunning, love everything about it. Have a great day. Sally x

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, I love this card, especially how you have done the scalloped border, and the score lines underneath, it reminds me of panelling and is so effective. The peacock feathers complements perfectly the spearmint card. I love this card.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Unknown said...

Good morning Sue. Love the colours and the design. The justrite stamps really make a simple oval into something stunning. Xx

Unknown said...

Morning Sue, my favourite colour ever is that DI.
Love the sentiment
Hugs n stuff
Carol B

Jazzy lady said...

Morning Sue,
This is a stunning card. The colours are very pretty and I love the frame. The variety of textures of the embossing and micro beads add so much interest I could look at it for ages.
Love, Karen

Anonymous said...

GM Sue - love this - it has the lot - also liking the spearmint coloured card - can we have please?
Rgs
Clare W

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous,they always are I don't know how you do it so consistently. Have a great day. Love Jackie

JJ said...

Morning Sue,

Beautiful card as always. Loving the whole card.

I have done this technique using a scoring board to add vertical lines at the bottom of the card , I think it make the card stand out more, looks elegant, and with the curved boarder too...Wow!

Love & Hugs

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

Rachel Taylor said...

I love the spearmint colour on this . I love it when you use micro beads,makes me want to touch the card !!
Crafty hugs Rachel x

MRS DUCK said...

Good morning Sue and everyone
Gorgeous card and Im loving the spearmint.
Ang x

Ecco of Sheffield said...

morning Sue
A truly beautiful gift today. I love the spearmint coloured card and must look out for it - I have just received a couple of stamps to match some of my dies so shall be having a 'play' with them.
The format reminds me of a beautiful room decoration in the style of (and now I cannot remember the name) very light and clean.
Janet x

Mrs B said...

Hi Sue. Beautiful card, and the spearmint is gorgeous. I love how the scored lines add another dimension. Hope you managed to get some rest this week after your hectic weekend, ready for Toolshed. Only 2 sleeps! Take care.

Nanna Tina said...

Hi Sue
Love everything about this card.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Really pretty card - love the frame with the peacock feathers feathers ink.
Beverley W

TDQ Karen said...

A stunning card, great colours xx

Nanny Jo said...

So pretty and girly, Sue! I love the colours... Jo xx

Christine Harrop said...

Truly lovely card and great sentiment. Christine x

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Beautiful card stunning colours and such a sincere sentiment.

Hugs Annx without an "e"

Victoria said...

I like the idea of placing the scalloped border under the main element. The coordinating stamp for the die is a real winner too. Beautiful card.

Anonymous said...

Dear Sue A stunning card, absolutely love the colour combo as well! Take Care Love Michelle S xxx

Lisa said...

Morning Sue
Another lovely card - love the colours.
Lisa x

Erica said...

Hi Sue,
Love it.
Just bought this border set so will have a go.
Great colours and such a lovely sentiment.
Erica x

Olga said...

so beautiful! love the colors!

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, Stunning card. This peacock feather ink is so rich. Wish I had a sister to send a beautiful card like that to. Have a great weekend.

Love Rosemarie Fishlock xx

Donna Jones said...

Hi Sue,
Stunning card, love the colour and sentiment.
Donna Jones

Gail said...

Good morning Sue,
Wow, brilliant card, love the colour and my sister would love this card. So I shall be giving this one a go.
Gail Cx

Carole Z said...

Absolutely beautiful card Sue, the colours are gorgeous, Carole Z X

carol edwards said...

Hi Sue such a beautiful card, the colours are lovely and the circle is pretty. Love it all. X

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
I love the lacey frame.
Veronique L

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, fabulous card love the colours you've used, and with a beautiful sentiment . Have most of the elements so will give this one a try for my sister .
Thanks.
Hugs
JeanD

Dolly Daydream said...

Sue lovely colour combination on this card and a lovely stamp. This could be used for any occasion - stunning once again
Hugs Dawn Searle

marg said...

Hello Sue!
I love how Spellbinders and Justrite have combined such a lot of lovely things to craft with now!
I really like the oval stamp detail, lovely Sue!
LoveMarg

JAO said...

Great card ,love the colours.

Nananne said...

Stunning Card! Love the colours and the way you have used the lacy oval stamp!

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Gorgeous patterns and colours

Joan D said...

The spearmint t card is such a beautifully fresh colour. Very elegant card. Stunning yet again xxx

Joan D said...

The spearmint t card is such a beautifully fresh colour. Very elegant card. Stunning yet again xxx

Anonymous said...

A really beautiful 'Sue' card - love the design, colour, all!!
Did order the curved border (at last) and it's sitting here waiting to be used - perhaps today?
Thanks for all your inspiration, Sue.

'P' in Wales

Glenharon said...

Good morning Sue,
What a lovely card that is plainer than some of your masterpieces, but is really nice. The colours of the card and the embossing powder or ink, really match perfectly. I loveeeee curved borders 2, as the effects that you get with them are wonderful.
Love and crafty hugs,
Norah

Sam Smithard said...

Hi Sue,
Your Card is truly a work of Art as is all your Cards, I love the Colours you have chosen and the Textures! another Fantastic Sue Wilson Card!
Thank You for the daily inspirations you share with us all
Love from Sam x

hollyberry said...

Beautiful card with amazing colours.

Carol Clarke said...

Morning Sue
WOW just love this card the peacock colour is beautiful. I have just received my distress ink of this colour so will be trying this out.
Loved Julia's shows yesterday, very talented lady like you
Hugs
Carol x

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
A beautiful card, love the colours and the layout is just perfect.
Lydia
X

nattyboots said...

How lovely is todays card ,

Elaine H X

gwen70 said...

Wonderful card Sue, beautiful colours

Pauline A said...

Morning Sue, What a beautiful card to cheer us all on this rather wet and miserable morning. The colours are so elegant and whilst I like the sentiment I fear that if sent to my sister she would think that I was after borrowing something. Hugs Pauline A x

yorkielass said...

Hello Sue, A stunning card, love the layers and the spearmint colour, would love some of that. Have the stamp, made my Sister a teal card, she loved it. Thank you for your wonderful inspiration.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx

Tres said...

Hi Sue. You have made a beautiful card today !! I really love the colours you have used. Gorgeous green. There is only one thing I am not so keen on and that is the large dots mask as a white background. I think the card deserved to have one of your own beautiful background folders like the heart lattice or the tapestry folders. Other than that it is a beautiful card. I love how you use the ovals with background stamps. A great idea. The sentiment is great to. Those border dies look lovely. Very decorative. I cannot wait to see you on toolshed on Sunday. Not long to go now. Lots of love Tres x x x

hazel young said...

Another stunning card Sue love it all especially the colours xx hazel

Marleine said...


Morning Sue.

Stunning Wow! Card. Love the techniques used. X

ellyscard creatief said...

Love the colors and the design.
Its beautifu
Gr Elly

Fieldsend said...

Morning Sue, thank you for another stunning card today. Great techniques and would be proud to receive a cards as beautiful as this. Have a great weekend.

Love June
xxx

Sandy G said...

Hi Sue
Gorgeous card. I love the embossed lines at the bottom. Very simple but effective. The frame stamp is stunning as is the colour scheme. Thank you for sharing.

Unknown said...

fab colours today, and a beautiful card, if only I had a sister...lol...

Unknown said...

fab colours today, and a beautiful card, if only I had a sister...lol...

Jean Z said...

so Beautiful Sue I love it Jean Z xx

Clare Powell said...

Gorgeous card, love the colours.

Clare x

Sheila - Ginger said...

Morning Sue,
Stunning card and oh such a beautiful colour. Love the way you have added the borders underneath the circle. Is the spearmint card from Creative Expressions? I love it.

Love Sheila xx

Margaret corgi owner said...

Good morning Sue
What a beautiful, beautiful, card the colours are super and the sentiment so lovely.
Margaret corgi owner

jessie said...

MDRNING SUE
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CARD. JUST LOVE THE TEAL REALLY FAB.

Debbie Tinks said...

Lovely card Sue X love the colours stunning. Have a nice weekend.

EmmaT said...

Morning Sue, gorgeous card, love the layout with the oval frame, gorgeous colours, basically its all gorgeous! lol. Emma

Shirley T. said...

Hi Sue,

Stunning card and I just love the colour.

Much love,

Shirley T. xxx

alimecca said...

Hi Sue
Another beautiful card today with a heartfelt sentiment. Love the spearmint card.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Absolutely fabulous. Love the teal colour and the lace frame is really beautiful. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Regards
Caroline MacH

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, the colours and design of this card are absolutely beautiful. Received my angel and Santa stamps today, so guess what I will be doing all day! Take care, Jess xx

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Sue
What a fabulous card today's is. Colours are georgous. Love the stamps and the dies.

sharon said...

Oooooh this card is just perfect. It is wonderfully balanced and the spearmint card, I love!! xxxxx. Peacock feathers distress ink is its perfect match. I'm glad you explain things so carefully Sue, as I don't think I could have ever have worked this one out. Many thanks.
Hugs Sharon K. x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - I have been away the past week and the one good reason for coming home is that I enjoy catching up on all your cards. They are all fantastic and I love the embossing you have done today on the spearmint colour card. It's a beautiful colour - I have the teal card but this one looks a lighter shade so I hope we will be able to buy some of this colour soon. Kind regards
YvonneMayxx

Anonymous said...

Belinda Raven said....

Hi Sue, I love all the different textures on this card -so luxurious.

Hugs, Belinda. X

hotpotato said...

Love the colours of this card Sue.

TOB said...

gorgeous colours and a lovely sentiment. Love the layout. hugs x

camelot67 said...

Good Morning Sue,

Well this is just beautiful. Everything about it is stunning. Thanks for sharing and hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
Margaret A

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
this is another lovely card - took a bit of working out how you did it - I know you told us in detail but it just needed a second read.
Thank you for sharing.
Hugs, Rose

Disco Queen said...

Super card Sue! I love the way you have used your embossing board to add vertical lines to the bottom of the card. I am always forgetting that I can do this. Thanks for the inspiration. Theresa x

SusanP, Kent said...

Everything about this is so lovely. All the textures going on and the colours, WOW. I could just look at it for hours.
Sue

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. I love the colours, stamps and dies.

Maryann Laursen said...

This is sooo gorgeous Sue, and I LOVE the color you´ve used here.

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, love the colours and everything about this card. Love Jean xxx

Jennifer said...

What a gorgeous card, the colours are stunning. Hugs, Jen xx
Krafty Keepsakes

beachie said...

Hi Sue
Just beautiful this one. Love it.
Audrey x

Maggie said...

You have such patience, embossing all those straight lines. That's what sets your cards above the rest. Very lovely use of stamping and colour but I genuinely don't like the bow. It's too messy for me. A pretty flower would have been so much nicer :) xx Maggie (definitely better without a bow)

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card,, love the colours and the embossing and everything!!
Best wishes, Pat

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Sue. It takes my breath away - it's so pretty.
Love Val x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, love the colours and design. Great. lol lynne m x x x x

jenny Briggs said...

hi sue
this is my favourite card you hsve ever made the colours are beaitiful

Meg Owen said...

Stunning card Sue and I have the perfect sister to send it to.

Margaret O
xxx

magpie said...

Hi Sue, gorgeous, gorgeous card. Love the spearmint card, the stamp is lovely and a beautiful sentiment. Thank you for reminding about scoring technique that just draws you in along with everything else. Just stunningly "WOW!"! xx Love Karen xx You could put all your creativeness in a jar.....(please!)...it would be the biggest sell out..!! xx

Joanne K said...

Morning Sue, such a gorgeous card and the colour is beautiful. Kind regards Joanne K x

Jill Liddle said...

Lovely card.

Gail said...

Absolutely gorgeous - luv it and the colour combo is fab xx luv how you have finished the sentiment and oval with the sentiment behind the border die and the oval showing the border xx yet another winner xx GailT xx

Lacelady said...

Love the colour, love the design, just wish I had the grand ovals!

CraftyJo said...

Beautiful! Love the colours and the sentiment (got 3 sisters myself!).

kimberley said...

Another beauty and the colours are so striking.Just want to say a great big thank you for my card from your weekend shows-it is even more beautiful in real life,take care,x.

Anonymous said...

Love the design and the colour is gorgeous. Love Helen

Lynda's craft's said...

Another stunning card today Sue I love the colours and the layout it's just beautiful Hugs Lynda Brock xx

Janette MacArthur said...

Stunning! Wonderful colours xx

Jackie Meechan said...

Love the card, gorgeous. My favourite colours.

Thanks for all your inspiration.

Can you let us know if you will be at the SSEC in Glasgow at the end of October?

Hugs
CraftyJacq
xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, this is another definite card to add to my favourites....Love the border die which has gone onto my wish list for Christmas.
ValC xx

Anonymous said...

What a stunning card!! The oval really draws you eye to the centre.

fame01 said...

Hi Sue

how beautiful is this card today stunning.. hugs sarah xx

Julie Bee said...

Hi Sue

Love this card Sue.

Best Wishes

Julie Bee

Kate's Cards said...

I just love that colour Sue!

Jane said...

Love the card nice colour combo.

Jane xx

Crafting Newbie said...

Super card Sue! I love all the texture & colour combination.

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue, Todays card is just beautiful, I love the sentiment and the embossing. The spearmint card tones beautifully with the peacock feathers distress ink. The concept is really lovely and could be worked with many other dies and stamps, thank you Sue for your wonderful inspiration.
Love Brenda Lel xxx

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

Love the colour on this card - thanks, Susan

3362 Jan said...

Hi Sue.Stunning. That colour is gorgeous.Have a good weekend. Hugs. Jan. x

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue, a bright and cheery card today!!! Love Sam xxx

nannapat said...

Fabulous colour, a beautiful card Sue. I love the sentiment - my sister is so precious to me. Pat x

darcydaydream said...

you've done it again!.....a lovely card..and lovely colours.
Love from Christine in Darcy....x

Patricia said...

Great card as always Sue, might use some of your ideas for a card for "my sister"
Have a great rest of the day

Patricia xxx

Wacki Macky said...

A lovely combination of colour and textures, creating a wonderful card.

Craftihappiness to you Sue, love from Pearl

Beryl said...

Stunning card Sue. Love the colours.

Karen Ratcliffe said...

Hi Sue- love the color, nice and bright and cheery!
Just made a card for my sister, wish I had seen this one first!! Very pretty!

Vie Carter said...

Beautiful design and colour combo

Vie
x

Tina said...

Hi Sue

A lovely pretty fresh card today. I really like the spearmint card.

Kind regards :-)

Tina X

Unknown said...

Just love this colour combo. One of my favourites, such a pretty card.
Hugs Sue x

hazel said...

Beautiful colour combo makes such a beautiful card
Take care
Hazel G x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, lovely card as usual,love the spearmint card.
God bless
JanNxx

Karen Drew said...

Absolutely stunning. The colours are gorgeous
Luv Karen xx

Cardgenie said...

Sue a lovely card with lots of different tecniques. Loving the colour. Jean

Ali B said...

Hi Sue,
Another glorious card. Love the colours and the fact it can be changed to suit other occasions.
Alison B. x

Sandybee said...

A lovely card and the colours are just perfect Sue

xx Sandra

Paper Junkie said...

I'm loving this spearment shade - fab! X

cmu said...

Great colour combo - my sister would love this!!!!

karenlotty said...

Gorgeous and love the fresh colours

SHARICA said...

Another fab card .. xx

brenda said...

Hi Sue, love the embossed background and the spearmint card, beautiful sentiment too. X

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous card. Love the colours sue xx

Janice K said...

A delightful card, love the colour and embossing detail. x

nuttinanni said...

what a refreshing colour you chose in the spearmint. beautiful card as always. hugs Cheryl xxx

Lynn (delphinoid) said...
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Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Gorgeous card Sue!

I love the colours and the sentiment, it made me think of my Sister straight away.

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

jeffrey bubbles said...

Really lovely colours Sue. I really like using the borders. This is one to save. Kathy xxx

mags said...

Another gorgeous card Sue. Really love the colour combo on this one.
Mags
x

Carol S. said...

Hi Sue, a really gorgeous card. Love the colour choice and the design. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Cazzie D said...

I adore the colours of this card. I particularly like the bottom half with the embossing and border dies.Beautiful. X

Anonymous said...

Very fresh looking card, it seems a bit nautical in design and colour, perhaps I'm viewing it too late at night!! I like it. Mabex

Marianna Hammer said...

Oh my oh my, this is pretty. Wish I had the dies, stamps and embossingfolders to do this one. Very nice work indeed.

Laura O said...

fantastic as always.Laura O

carol edwards said...

Meant to add congrats to Hazel and looking forward to shows x

Unknown said...

One of my fave colours on a card, so amazing and eyecatching.

Diane from Glasgow xx

Barbara said...

Gorgeous card Sue, makes me think of the seaside with the beautiful colours!

Unknown said...

Beautiful colours and love that frame.
Helen Bx

Unknown said...

Such a beautiful card! I love this color and the design. I love the stamped oval frame.

Shazza said...

I simply adore this card, beautiful colours x

Anonymous said...

I know it's a bit late writing a comment and not sure if you'll get it, but I just had to say how beautiful and inspirational this card is. I love the colours and stamping. I will defiantly try your idea of using the borders as u have it looks so pretty.
Kayleigh B xxx