Wednesday 25 February 2015

Wednesday Weekly Card Giveaway

Hello bloggers!  This was the first card that I made when I received the Lyra die set prototype!  I just wanted to see it  cut on the diagonal and in my head, that was how I was seeing it from conception.  I think it looks lovely that way, but I have also used it in many other ways too that you will see on the blog in the weeks to come.  I started with a piece of teal card and cut the Lyra die diagonally using one cutting edge with it.  On a piece of coconut white card, I stamped my sentiment in black in the lower corner.  I taped the two pieces together to create the background of the card.  Using the Open Petal Camellia set, I cut a bunch of different sizes and layered them up to create a floral element across the top of the card.  I cut several of the leaves from the set and tucked them around the flowers.  Using the Splendid Swirls, I cut a couple and added them into the top of the floral element to fill in a bit.  I paper pierced a white mat to frame the card and then added a thin teal card mat and a final white mat layer.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x 7 3/4" in size.  If you would like to be included in the drawing to win this card, please leave a comment on this post.  The winner will be drawn and announced on Saturday's blog post.  All for now, Sue x













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Www.scottish-crafter.blogspot.com said...

Hi Sue it has been so long since I posted a comment on you blog but I was inspired by this card. I used the same colours, a favourite of mine for so long, but very different design. Love all your dies and always look to your cards for inspiration for a special card x x

Margaret R said...

Hi Sue
What a lovely card. the more I see of the Camellia dies, the more I want them, but deciding which of them to get, either the open or the full petals is another matter. I think perhaps the full petal would make more sense if I was to get just one set. Any thoughts?

Margaret xxx

Julie Bee said...

Hi Sue

Love it.

Best Wishes

Julie Bee

Anonymous said...

Sue,

I'm seconding Julie laz's request -please can you give us a Basics with a Twist range of squares, circles, ovals, rectangles, diamonds, etc., and all with a pricked border or similar low-key embellishment to mat and layer up with your more ornamental sets as well as the plain versions from SB.........that would be ace!

Izzy

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, the Lyra die is beautiful and pushing its way up my wish list. The teal/white combination is gorgeous and one I love using. Oh yes, and the camellia dies are lovely as well. I guess that means that I really like this card :-)
Frances

Alison D said...

Hi Sue, another stunner I'd love to own. At least today I didn't get distracted when writing this comment, lol. Love and hugs,
Alison D x

barbiepinkfairy said...

Think that this looks like swirling waves!

Beautiful card!

terrie said...

Love this card...the teal color is beautiful and I like that you did it diagonal.
The white background and flowers are just so perfectly done.
Well done Sue

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Sharon said...

Another beautiful card Sue. I love the delicate flowers. xx

Ann said...

Hi Sue

What a beautiful card just so elegant lovin this die.

Hugs to all

Annx without an "e"

Debbie Tinks said...

Lovely card Sue .... Love the colour ...happy crafting...x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
A really lovely card and the teal coloured card is stunning.I left it to late to order the card pack with this colour card in a couple of weeks ago so patiently waiting for it come back in stock.

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
A really lovely card and the teal coloured card is stunning.I left it to late to order the card pack with this colour card in a couple of weeks ago so patiently waiting for it come back in stock.

iReneM said...

Truly delightful :)
Anyone woud be thrilled to receive this

xx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
A really lovely card and the teal coloured card is stunning.I left it to late to order the card pack with this colour card in a couple of weeks ago so patiently waiting for it come back in stock.

Unknown said...

Well good day from Florida, mild but not sunny today. This card is one of the reasons I had to have the open camellia dies. Just love this look. The colors are stunning as usual. You always make me want every one of your dies- I can't resist! When are your shows going to air here on Create and Craft? Can't wait. Gail

Janice K said...

This delightful card really shows off the beauty of these dies perfectly, great colour too.x

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sued99 said...

Absolutely gorgeous card. Beautiful dies.

Dorothy of Baldock, GB said...

Good afternoon Sue and all the crafters , WOW what a gorgeous card to giveaway, super colours too, I would love it. It would sit beautifully in my sitting room as my decor is teal.

I must break into my piggy bank to see if I can purchase the camelia flower dies, they are awesome, and know Sue that you use them quite often.
Happy Crafty Wednesday...rather cold outdoors, so we are best to be indoors crafting.....hugs Dorothy Macdonald xx

Meg Owen said...

Glad I have some teal card in my stash Sue, all I need is the Lyra die.

Love and hugs to everyone

Meg
xxxx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card love the colour teal and the flowers are really beautiful.
Regards Carol

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Absolutely love this one and its in my top two of all the samples I've seen since joining the blog. It is also the card that sold the Gemini dies to me and the lyra was my first purchase from this range. Absolutely love it with the finishing touches, which I also had to splash out on when I first saw the lyra die. Can't fault the lyra it produces fab results every time, but then again its what I would expect from all your dies and they do!!!

Nana on the Hill said...

Live this card, these dies are so good, brilliant.

Jean Bullock said...

This is gorgeous. I love the color you used but I am especially impressed by the beautiful way the die creates the white space. I pinned of course. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/415386765607032088/

Suzzette Yandle said...

The Lyra die works wonderfully on the diagonal.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Loving this card, so pretty
Regards
Audrey, Wicklow, Ireland

Unknown said...

i just love this card the use of the large die and the use of the flowers is wonderful beautiful job sue

Liz White, Scottsdale said...

I just LOVE the open Camilla set. I just have to purchase it!!
Thanks for your great show.
Liz White xxxooo

Anonymous said...

Love this die and that teal colour it reminds me of the sea, with crashing waves. Beautiful card, sue you are talented and always helpful when we see you at ally pally.
carole eaton

Jayne S said...

Stunning card made from one of my favourite dies from your new range.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, what a difference it makes placing the die on the diagonal. Really super card design love from Jackie xx

Saba said...

Hi Sue,
What a Fabulous card you offering us today.
I love the colours, but what makes it so striking for me is the balance you have achieved, strongly embellished at the top, clean and simple with the sentiment at the bottom and in between the flowing Lyra. It is beautiful thank you.


Quite late today as it has a bit of a worrying day for me, my sister Val has had her major operation and I didnt have the heart for commenting, but I have just heard she is through it all safe and well and I am so relieved.
Sorry I haven't commented to anyone who needs a special hug, will read all the comments tomorrow.
Love to all
Saba

Arlene K. said...

Oh, I love this card, simple but elegant.

liz spooner said...

Lovely Sue I have the Lyra so will be trying something similar. Best wishes xx

Cherie said...

Hi Sue, what a lovely card. Can't wait for parcel of Gemini dies and stick pin kit to arrive, it's supposed to arrive on friday so if it does I will have a great Sunday as Saturday will be spent in Edinburgh at the Scotland v Italy rugby 6 nations game so a great weekend all round! Hope you all have a great crafty weekend too!xx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, another beautiful card, as always, and love the colour combination. Beautful x

AnneRD said...

A very pretty card Sue. The Lyra die has been one of my favourites from your new collection and I like the way it is placed on an angle on this card. Anne x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card & love the Lyra die as it's so gorgeous & the Camellia flower dies are amazing too, I want all your dies now !!
Love the Teal colour, it's so striking & looks stunning..

Crafty Hugs
Haze T

Unknown said...

Need the camellia dies!!!! Oh dear!!

Sizzix Lady said...

Love the card. Taped the shows this weekend, but did not watch. I bought the scandinavian collection recently and dare not look again until I have money back into my account. Trouble is, now that I have looked at you blog I feel that I MUST have the dies. Help!!!!

Adena said...

lovely striking card Sue. The flowers are stunning and I'm loving the Lyra die.

Wacki Macky said...

Great card today Sue, I like the peek a boo type of card created by the off set Lyra die. Craftihappiness to all and lots of love from Pearl.

Muriel said...

Hi Sue and all
thank you so much for your wishes, surgery went well now for 6 weeks of recovery then there will be no holding me back lol !!!
Love today's card, colours dies and embellishments
Muriel x

Theresa said...

very elegant card.love it and that teal really sets the flowers off, hugs xx

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

This Card Is Stunning Sue!

I absolutely love everything about this card. I really like the colour theme, the teal is a lovely colour and your floral element is gorgeous!

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

Littlelamb said...

Sorry I am Kate today. Sue this card is wonderful. I an so glad I bought thus die. Can't wait to use it when my cast is off. Can't wait for that.

craftynanna said...

Hi Sue glorious card i love the lyra die it will be my next purchase along with the camelia dies, teal is a beautiful colour for cards so majestic.
Sam i hope everything went alright for you today and your body scan wasn't too stressful, take care of yourself,
hugs to all Johanna

Tres said...

Hi Sue. WOW !! What a fantastic card today !! I really love everything about it !! The Teal card is fab. I love your Lyra die, it is such a beautiful flourish, sooo very pretty. I love your beautiful Camelia Flower dies to. They are so delicate and detailed. I think todays card is just to gorgeous to give away Sue !! but I would love to have the chance to win it. It is really my kind of card.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful creation with us today. It is so stunning.
Sending you lots of love from Tres x x x

To all the Wonderful Wilsonettes, sending you all lots of love from Tres x x x

Maria said...

Hi Sue and everyone!
Gorgeous card Sue the teal is wonderful and Lyra,swirls and flowers are fabulous. Thank you for everything you do ! Watch you on rec.today were you and, I think it was Nigel had the discussion about different dialects lol it was sooo funny,loved it when you spoke like a southerner, wonderful !

JUlie laz-not sure how big you want of the Matting + Layering but Hopeandchanches.co.uk have preorders for two sets of 6x6 £18.95 each hope you ok.

Saba-lovely news ! Hugs to you and Val.
Muriel- glad your op went ok,now rest ! Hugs.
Warm Hugs to all on this wonderful blog ! Maria x

icelady said...

Oh my Word, what a wonderful card for anyone to receive, I love what you have done with the Lyra die, and the more I see the camellia dies the more I want them, good luck everyone.

Brenda said...

Hi Sue,What a Beautiful Card, I love this die it's so elegant cuts like a dream and looks beautiful in every colour. I really love my Lyra die.
Take care, Love Brenda xxx

Laura O said...

fab card ,received these flowers this week and I already love them ,make great addition to any card ,Laura O

Barbara said...

Absolutely gorgeous!
Love everything about this card.

Barbara said...

Absolutely gorgeous!
Love everything about this card.

Shirley T. said...

Hi Sue,

WOW what a stunning card. I bought this die and I love it.

Much love,

Shirley T. xxx

Tina said...

Hi Sue

Love today's card and the colours are fab. I have the Lyra die for a while now but have not yet used it. I think I will have to find it and use it.

Kind regards to all :-)

Tina XX

Lynda's craft's said...

Good evening Sue & Wilsonettes
Gorgeous card with my favorite Lyra die love the flowers so pretty.
Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx


to all wilsonettes Sending Huge
((((( HUG'S ))))

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous card Sue! Cannot wait for my Lyra to arrive and hope to achieve something similar!
Chris Harrison

Lizzybea said...

Hi Sue
Yet another fabulous card. This ole cation is sensational, bought them all I liked them so much.
Would love to win this one, or any .

Liz xx

Unknown said...

Love this combo of teal and white. This is my favourite of the Gemini dies - I think😏 big hug
Julie E

hazel said...

Hi Sue
A really beautiful card.Love the swirl die and colours
Take care
Hazel G XX

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely card and color is one of my favoties.Sure would love to win it.
Yvonne N.

Barbara W said...

Hi Sue

Love this card and I too have the Lyra die. It is an amazing die and so versatile. Most of my cards have elements from this die. I have taken to cutting into the dies as you have shown us....with great success.......and satisfaction!

Lol Barbara W

Janice E Brummett said...

Very pretty card, love the color combination. This die really sets this card off. You continue to inspire me.

Angela Wade said...

Hi, Sue a beautiful card. The Lyra Die is lovely and this is how I've used it so far.

Hope everyone is keeping dry and warm.

Hugs, Angela in S. Wales Xx

Denise Bryant said...

wow... love all those pretty flowers! That's a lot of cutting! Awesome card!

Darlene from SK said...

Another beautiful card! I love the teal color and the Lyra die.

foxyg said...

Gorgeous card Sue. The colour is lovely.

pinky said...

Wow very pretty, just want to reach in and touch it Sue.

hotpotato said...

beautiful card Sue and I love the colour combo.

Heather Harrison said...

Hi Sue. Beautiful card today. Live these dies. Hugs Heather x

Lunasdatter said...

Its a beautiful Card...

Gail said...

Love this card and the colour combo too xx GailT xx

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

Really lovely - teal and white works so well together! Susan x

Jan said...

absolutely stunning

DMJ said...


Just seen this; lovely!!



Doreen x

DMJ said...

Wow that;s lovely,


Doreen x

Joanne K said...

Wow, I love this card. Kind regards Joanne K x

Sandy H said...

Love the Lyra die and the teal colour. Beautiful card.
Take care everyone.

jan said...

What a stunning combo Sue. I've just received my Lyra die set and already have the petals, so I can't wait to give this a go. Crafty hugs x x jan

Cherie said...

This is utterly gorgeous

mommaRN50 said...

This is a beautiful card. The flowers almost look crocheted! Now I have to buy more dies! LOL

Marianna Hammer said...

I absolutely love this die. This must become one of my next purchases. Lovely card!

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