Hi bloggers! Back to a card giveaway day after missing it due to last week's die launch and giveaway. While this card is pretty straightforward, nothing tricky, it is quite striking so I thought it was worthy of a giveaway day. I stamped the
Justrite Iron Swirls background stamp on to a piece of
black card using a
Clear Perfect Medium pad. I heat embossed the image with
True White detail embossing powder. The image was then cut to size and matted with a thin white mat to frame it and make it pop. I used the
mauve seam binding and wrapped it both directions like a present, adding a messy bow to the junction. I wanted to give it a bit of a feature so I cut the bow loops down the centre, creating a shabby chic sort of look with frayed edges. I made two matching stick pins and added them to the bow, finishing it with a
black jute twine bow and a
crystal sparkler. I stamped a sentiment and cut the ends into a flag. I edged it with
Shaded Lilac and then tucked the end under my sparkler. To add a bit more colour, I added a pierced mat layer with a deep lilac card and followed with a thin white mat to set it off. I finished the card with a black mat with
Cosmic Shimmer black PVA glue dots around it and a final mat of lilac. The finished dimensions are
6 1/2" x 7 3/4" in size. If you would like to be entered in the drawing to win this card, just leave a comment on the post (directions are on the side of my blog if you have never done so). I will draw a name and announce the winner on Saturday's blog post.
I still haven't had all the Christmas die winners claim their prizes. Please check the list that was posted on Monday to see if your name is on it and email me! All for now, Sue x
242 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 242 of 242Good evening Sue, blogger has been playing up all day and wouldn't let me in to see your stunning card. Hopefully it's sorted it's self. Hazel xx
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card which anyone would truly cherish. Kind regards Joanne K X
Hi sue and crafty crew
Stunning card today I really love the detail on this stamp it really stands out. I must get some white embossing powder to try. In fact I need to get my ass in gear an actually make some cards but at the moment I just don't seem to wanna get into my craft room. I dunno what's goin on. Lol I'm hoping a trip to the craft shop for some new goodies might spur me into action!! Lol
Love to all xx
Sue, I love this stamp, haven't got it YET but think it will be on my long wish list. Absolutely stunning card as always and a lovely sentiment.
Pam, keep that leg up as much as you can for the swelling bless you, if it's not one thing it's another and I do hope your dear Robbie is stil making small I provements.
Steph you are a very special lady always thinking of others.
Happy birthday June, have a lovely day.
Well I hope everyone is coping ok today, but chilly here in Shropshire too Norah.
Take care to all of my special Wilsonettes xxxx
Hi Sue oh my word I nearly missed posting been so busy today trying to copy your winter wonderland card, I was struggling with what size the topper part was so I could get the cut outs in right place....Todays card is so lovely, the colours are gorgeous I would treasure it if I won it, my frame is still waiting for a Sue card lol....Yvonne xxx
A beautiful card Sue.
Hi Sue and everyone! Beautiful card,love the background and the colours are my cup of tea.
Busy,busy just a quick hallo,catch up with you all on Friday.
Hugs to my Wilsonette friends!
Hugs Maria x
love todays card the black and white certainly pop and the background stamp is stunning. well done to all the Christmas die winners x
Sorry Sue for using you again like this but i just so wanted to say to Alimecca my thoughts and prayers are with you flower. I am so dreadfully sorry that your poor Aunt has had such dreadful news. I can only send cyber hugs but so wish they could be real for both of you. My thoughts are thinking of you both.
sending love to everyone of my Wilsonette friends and their families,
Norah (Glenochil)
Hi Sue & Wilsonettes first yesterday's video was great thank you . Today's card is lovely love the colours & the background stamp is gorgeous & the simplicity of it,it's still elegant love how you have done the bow beautiful.Love Lynda Brock xx
A happy birthday to June Smith same no as me lol hope you had a good day.also happy birthday to Kara hugs Lynda xx
Maria Alder hope you had a brilliant day meeting your Half brother hugs Lynda xx
Nanna Tina hope your appointment is not too long. I had the carpal tunnel operation but they did both my hands at same time,after my hands were bandaged up like boxing gloves well they first gave me a cup of tea in a plastic cup but couldn't even hold it. Also I needed the loo befor the two hour journey home so had to ask a nurse to help as couldn't pull Down my jeans excetra I laugh now but at the time it was alful. Not the opp Tina that was ok nothing too it just couldn't beleave they did them
both.still just my luck. Hugs Lynda xx
Special Hugs to Sandra Pam & Robbie Gail c Yorkilass Lindsay Jean D Margaret corgi owner Magpie Wheely Bad Nanna Tina TOB Theresa Tres Tina E Mrs B Myra P Maureen K Hazel Brenda L Janet Ecco.Juli Laz & Lee Lynn M & pooches Camille Steph Ita Pauline A Dianandchips chery B Helen K Mary Blight love Lynda xx
Hugs for all that need one xxx
Lovely :)
A really striking card thank you Sue. Love the colours and the bow really makes it. Hugs Maureen
Eileen L. said...
Strikingly pretty card today. Love the embossing and nice full bow and color.
Very pretty card. I'm usually not a big fan of black, but this is really elegant.
Belinda Raven said.....
Hi Sue, what a great card - love it! Good idea to cut the bow loops in half - why didn't I think of that!
Hugs, Belinda. X
Hi Sue, late today as poochies a bit under the weather , I think its because its too wet to go out to the forest. I know its daft but I'm missing their mischief making.
Todays creation is just yummy. Love the combo of colours. The background is so striking I must try to do more white embossing on dark card as it really makes the design pop. Lol lynne m x x x
With quite a few childhood memories I thought I would share one of my lesser moments!!!!!!
It was my twin and I birthday ( think maybe 10 +) and as a special treat our parents to us to a really posh restaurant for a meal with our older brother. We could order what we wanted ( within reason) I can't remember what my main dish was but I know the waiter asked if I wanted french fries, sauteed potatoes or roast potatoes. The way my father retold the event through the years was that I looked at my dad with tears in my eyes and said " Is it because they're posh they don't do CHIPS". The waiter very quickly replied that as it was our birthday he would get the chef to make some chips especially for me. Dad thanked him, my brother being the utter pain he was told me loudly that french fries were chips. I turned to him and said no they weren't cuz why call them french fries when they were chips. Dad told mum that you could take the girl out of Millbrook but not Millbrook out of the girl. The standing joke from then on was if we went out my family would look at a menu and tell me no chips!!!
Lots of lovely matting and layering Sue, and a clever idea for enriching the bow. A lovely card, great background and colours Anne x
So sorry forgot to say lol and hugs to all x x x
Good evening Sue and everyone
What a beautiful, regal and opulent card, this just shouts class and the bow is wonderful.
Yes Norah it is chilly here in the Lake District too you are not alone with your warm jumpers lovely lady, I do so hope you are feeling a little more settled today after your experience at the Thistle Centre.
Happy birthday June, wishing you the happiest of days.
Warm wishes and hugs to all especially to Pam, Cameeli, Norah and Rory, Yorkielass, Lynda, Lindsay, Steph, Tina and of course Sue.
Margaret corgi owner
Hi Sue, I love the iron swirls stamp it makes a beautiful background especially when it embossed in white , love your card today , simple but lively thanks Sue xxx
Happy birthday June !!
Crafty hugs yorkielass, lynda , and everyone too many names to mention xx
Hugs
Jean D xxxx
Hi Sue,
Black and white with a lilac accent - you can't get any more elegant than that! Such a beautiful card. Love tHe background. I bought you small noël die the other day and I'm so pleased with the results. Stunning, best wishes Anne O
Hi Sue,,
Having really bad internet connection problems - staying at younger daughters, this is the fifth time I have tried to post, will try just once more.
This card is gorgeous love the background stamp AND yes I would LOVE to win it. Love Brenda xxx
Beautiful card I love the iron works !
Wow Sue what an outstanding card. I love the background stamp, I must look for it online when I get home. The mauve seam binding is a wonderful choice of colour - fantastic.
Well I got my stitches out today and now have a red cast on my leg. Still a long way to go but it is made much easier with all the good wishes I have received on this blog. Thank you so much.
Sue, I look forward to your next card.
xxx
Gorgeous use of color. That stamped and clear embossed background is striking! I love your signature piercing and the fabulous pins to match too! :)
This is a really pretty card as always. Would love to own it. Thank you for your ideas and sharing your talent.
Beautiful card as always. Ironwork swirls is a gorgeous stamps and enhances any die and card. This card has a reserved place on my desk!
Morning Sue. Another beautiful card. The colour are striking together. Thanks again Sue. Hugs Heather.x
another lovely giveaway card.
Hello Sue, Mom and fellow Wilsonettes. Sue hope you and your Mom are well and enjoying your time together. Sorry not been posting recently, (looking though), bit stressed with various things.
I love this card, the style is great looks classy. I really love anything that is black and white and the touch of purple is just right.
I am willing to stand in/double up as/ or even impersonate the people who have not yet claimed their Christmas dies. Just let me know Sue if you need me to do this LOL.
I wish.....
Take care everyone, tomorrows another day.
regards
lorraine - scotland
xxx
Hi Sue
Love this card the bow is gorgeous I love using seam binding it is so soft. I have the white and the ivory and just colour it to whatever I want. It is best ribbon I have found for bows.
June x
It is such a elegant and sophisticated card .Love the colors and the dies I have become a huge fan of your work and dies. Thanks so much for inspiring use to create.
Beautiful card, I have become a huge fan love the colors and your dies are outstanding. Your creativity and ideas are inspirational.
It is so exciting to have found your blog, Sue. Never have I seen such gorgeous designs, these are stunning.
Since I am new here, I was wondering if you have distributors in the USA for your beautiful dies? I thought I had found a place, but they were out. Is there a list someone could point me to?
Thank you again, and I am so looking forward to learning more about your creations.
Both cards are absolutely stunning but I just love that black and white background on the second card, wow!!! and I think its about time you visited us up north in South Yorkshire girly!!! lol, hugs, Vick xx
Morning Sue,
Oh I love this background stamp and it's on my wish list....you have made such a classy card with it today....love the lilac with the black and white.
Nearly finished my 'catch-up' and will get back to proper posting next week.
Humungus hugs to all in need of them and sincerely hope your days get better very soon.
Love Sheila xx
Wery beautifull card. Love simplicity.
Marjeta
I love the dramatic look of this card, and the colours are great together.
Stunning card Sue
Stunning ax always xx GailT xx
Stunning ax always xx GailT xx
Such a stunning card! We were traveling all day, and I was afraid I would miss your post. Love these larger cards, must try these, and how you use "out of the norm" embellishments, like the hat pins.
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