Saturday 4 April 2015

A Friend Is Like A Rainbow

 Morning all!  I haven't done the Faux Cloisonne technique in ages so I thought I would have a go with this stamped image.  On black card, I stamped the Zentangled Flower Square using a clear Perfect Medium pad and heat embossed it in gold.  Next I painted the images with mica powders to give it the cloisonne look.  Usually I would cover it in glossy accents, but I decide to leave it as is this time.  I cut it out with the square from the Herald Square die set.  I used the same die and cut an aperture in a piece of vintage gold card.  I used the Art Deco Rose Swirl embossing folder to give the entire background some texture.  I added mounting foam to the back of it to raise it for dimension.  I recessed the painted square down into the centre of it.  I stamped my sentiment and cut a frame from the smaller die in the Madison Square die set to go over it.  I mounted it in a diamond orientation in the centre of my card.  I added a small floral element using the Camellia complete petal die set.  I sugared it with Ebony Ice for a bit of bling and seated it on some thin satin ribbon and black tulle.  Finally. I finished the card with a white pierced mat, then a thin lavender and black mat and a final white mat.  The finished dimensions are 8" x  8" in size.

The winner of this week's Wednesday Card giveaway is:

Rosalind McLellan!!!

Congratulations!  Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your card.  All for now, Sue x









167 comments:

Pam said...

Such a lovely card Sue, it's gorgeous. Congratulations to Rosalind, that had made your Easter, better than chocolate.
Hugs to Sheila and Nikki,Alison and Auntie, and everyone else

Roz McLellan said...

Hello Sue

I won, I won! Yhis has made my day, thank you.

Loving today's card, this is a technique I have not tried before.

Love
Roz.x

Anonymous said...

Oooh, such a different card today, Sue. Love the Zentangle stamp - almost Moroccan looking with your cloisonne treatment, really nice.
Well done to Rosalind.

Yvonne said...

Good morning Sue,
Stunning absolutely stunning, very dramatic & the colours are just perfect. Yvonne xx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Just so Beautiful, pretty colours.
Thank you. Congrats to Rosalind thats better than chocolate. Have a good weekend all, take care Kitty.

Jan.moogie said...

Now you have taught me something new cloisonne had to look it up, wow Sue it is stunning. This card is gorgeous.xx

Pat said...

Morning Sue

Beautiful and a bit different card today. I do like the stamp
Pat x

Muriel said...

Hi Sue and all
Very rich looking card today, love it. The colours are beautiful,
Congratulations Rosalind !
I hope everyone is having a lovely Eater break

Muriel x

Muriel said...

Lol!! That should be Easter of course, must be thinking of the chocolate, oops !
Muriel x

Unknown said...

such an unusual card today, really pretty

AnneRD said...

A very opulent card Sue, looks like silkmwith a moiree effect background. Anne x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, very ott glam card today. Just wonderful, love the colours and the richness of it. Lol lynne m x x

Poochies behaved yesterday cuz of course hubby was home so his little princesses could do no wrong. If it wasn't for the fact when he was off with his broken ribs he drove me nuts I'd have him home all the time to deal with my two doggie divas.

Maria - hubby is back at work ( thank goodness)
Anon- thanks for the heads up on the plants. It was the first time poochies had ever touched my azalea, it is now protected from teeth.
Karen- well done on winning the tickets.
Pam - great news about Robbie.
Steph- take it easy flower.

Have a great day everyone lol lynne m & dastardly devious doggie divas x x x
Have a great

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue and everyone. Gorgeous card Sue , you amaze with your ideas, the colours are lovely..congratulations Rosalind. JJxx

JAO said...

Wonderful card Sue, love the strong colours.

Unknown said...

Not my favorite I'm afraid- just a tad to gold for me! But i do lime the inner square

Patricia said...

Good morning Sue,
Different card, great technique, and a fantastic sentiment.
Have a wonderful day
Hugs
Patricia xxx

Clai01 said...

Really lovely card to see today as always. x

nancyd said...

Morning Sue, a beautiful card. Congrats. Rosalind well
done.
Nancyd xx

A Happercrafter6 said...

This is different. Very striking!
Jan
Northampton

Unknown said...

GM Sue. Lovely card. Not tried this technique. One to add to the must try list!

TDQ Karen said...

Stunning, love mica powder fr a bit of colour. Congratulations to Rosalind xx

Unknown said...

Stunning. From a distance it looks like the details in the stamp have been decoupaged. Thanks for reminding us of different techniques
Congratulations to Roz.
Big hug
Julie E

Rose in Chester said...

hi Sue,
STUNNERO STUNNERO STUNNERO - you might as well speak Chinese as I've never heard of these weird words before, but the effects are just stunning and gorgeous and beautiful.
Congrats to Rosalind (not that she'd care - I certainly wouldn't), I bet that card will take pride of place.
Hugs, Rose

Heather Harrison said...

Morning Sue. What s stunning card. I havent seen this technique before but will have to try this. The colours are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing and inspiring. Hugs Heather x

Unknown said...

Stunning, Sue. Absolutely stunning!!!!
Jo xx

auscrafts said...

Cloisonne technique not done that for years ,it's nice to be reminded of some of the old techniques,a beautiful card

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
Todays card is STUNNING! The colours are gorgeous I haven't thought of using my ebony ice to sugar flowers it looks gorgeous thanks for the idea.
Congratulations Rosalind going by your post I think your pleased lol.
Muriel I think you had it right first time lol
Hugs x
Heather T

Mrs B said...

Hi Sue. I love your Faux Cloisonne cards and this one is no exception, a beautiful card : )
Please get as much rest as yo can before Ally Pally Sue. It is only 7 sleeps now, this time next week me, my Mum Margaret, Sandra and Pat S will be starting our journey to Ally Pally to see you : ))
Congratulations to Rosalind, you will be delighted with your Sue Wilson original.
Sending my daily hugs to everyone. Take care xx

PharmacyMichele said...

Lovely card, very striking.

Congrats to the Rosalind.

Michele

Jane said...

Good morning Sue a stunning card today and I love the technique you showed us great looking card .Take care Jane B.

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue, a beautiful bright, colourful and opulent card, gorgeous!!x

Unknown said...

Good morning sue what s stunning card I love the lockout and your design is wonderful cx

Debs A xxx

marg said...

Hello Sue!
Love the Embossing Folder, another one I have on my list, I have so many now all of them beautiful!
Love the colours in the centre too!
Take care
Love Marg

Brenda said...

Morning Sue,
WOW What a stunning card! The colours are so vibrant. I really love it all (Must put this Black Ice glitter on my AP shopping list)

Congratulations Rosalind on being the Wednesday winner, enjoy.

Wishing everyone a very HAPPY EASTER enjoy what ever you do.

Take care Sue, Love and Easter Blessings, Brenda xxx

Anonymous said...

I've said it before, Sue, but it's so good that we have you to remind us of all these wonderful techniques. A lovely card.
Thank you

Anne (Northampton)

Nananne said...

A very pretty and dramatic card!
Congratulations to Rosalind!
Wishing everyone "A Happy Easter Weekend"
Love and hugs to all xo

MRS DUCK said...

Good morning Sue and everyone.
A different style. Love the sentiment.
Have a great day.
Ang x

Izzy said...

Hi Sue,

What a gorgeous card!...love that embossing folder, at first glance it looks like some kind of woodgrain effect...and the Zentangle stamp is beautiful given the Cloisonne treatment..I must get my mica powders out again, I had a lot of fun playing with them when I first bought them - time to re-visit that technique.

Izzy

Izzy

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue. WOW WOW WOW I just love this card. Never heard of the faux cloisonne technique before. So this is a one i will be trying later today. I just don't know how you know about all of these technique's but i am so pleased you do as it keep's our project's interesting and as you say there is always something new to learn in the art of craft. Congrats to rosalind on winning the wednesday card. I think she was pleased with her win.
Take care everyone and have a lovely easter weekend.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x

Nananne said...

Meant to say to Myra and Maureen , you are sooo right it's not the washing but the ironing that takes so much time ( wasted crafting time) ! Lol!

Diane Green said...

Hi Sue
Oh my goodness this is a stunner, I thought it was a backing paper at first but isn't it a beautiful technique. At first glance I thought you had gone over the embossed background with white but it was just the light on the card. The whole effect is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Happy Easter
Love Diane G xxx
Congratulations Rosaline I think you are very happy to win a Sue card ! Xxxx

Linda Graham said...

Like the look of this card Sue it`s different,the painted stamped image really stands out,thank you, Linda x

Sonia Stephenson said...

Hi Sue. Wow, this is absolutely gorgeous. Love the technique and the beautiful colours. Congrats to Rosalind - enjoy :-) Have a lovely day. Hugs to all xxx

mommaRN50 said...

This card is very unexpected, very beautiful, and very appropriate. I just got reunited with a dear friend I had lost touch with 40 years ago. I have been looking for the perfect card and this is it! We are 60s children and this has that hippy feel to it. I love it Sue

Chris Curry said...

What a striking card Sue. I have that stamp and am determined to try that too. Thank you.Xx.

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, a lovely different card today. I remember you doing this technique on your first DVD, I love it! Love Jean xxx

Aspiring crafter said...

Stunning Sue, love it , love the stamp and the colours!
Have a great Easter everyone ,
XxRuth

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, So pretty I love it . love Jean Z xx

Scottydog said...

Lovely card Sue as usual. Something completely different yet you still manage to incorporate your dies. Love the embossing folder too. Happy Easter everyone!

Anonymous said...

Lovely card!

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
A gorgeous card, love the technique and the overall design. A great sentiment too.
Hope you are not overdoing it Sue, have a good day.
Lydia
X

karenlotty said...

This card is right up my street I love the splash of colours and it's my favourite die set! My list for AP grows ever longer Leave some stock for Sunday!

Wendy L said...

Amazing technique, beautiful card, xxx
Happy Easter . xxxx

Steph Cotterill said...

Lynn. So lovely to see you regularly posting again. As far as your little pooches and eating your flower's (how rude) lol but - and this goes out to ALL dog owners SWEET PEA plants are lethal if your dog is 'curious' enough to go take a taste test ! A dog owner had put a 'Beware' notice in a pet store saying they had lost their dog recently and toxicology results had shown some toxic poison that sweetpea plants have had been the cause of their dog 'getting it's wings'. So as beautiful and as lovely as their perfume is keep your little friends away from them !!
Sorry Sue. As a dog lover yourself Im thinking you wont mind me mentioning this here.
Hugs.
Lancashire Steph xxx

granny sue said...

Hi Sue. What a lovely card, very different for you, but it does have your lovely flower on it. SueL x

Gail said...

Good morning Sue,
Another stunner.! Love the technique you have done.
Gail Cx

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, this card is so opulent, lovely layout, lovely colours. Congrats to Rosalind. Have a great day everyone. Bx

Croquet Queen x said...

Hi Sue,
This is different! I'm undecided on this one, so I think I'm going to have a go and see what it looks like.
Thanks for sharing all these wonderful techniques.
Lorna D

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue,

It is a long time since I have seen you use this technique. Must give it a go again. Your card is beautiful. I hope everyone has a peaceful Easter.

Love Rosemarie xx

Marion said...

Hi Sue i love this card ,it is classy looking.and a hint of my favourite
colour too.
Marion H

Carole Z said...

OOh I do love this card Sue, beautiful design and colours...very elegant, Happy Easter, Carole Z X

Steph Cotterill said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes. Wowzer. Never heard of it let alone have a bash at it lol. Just got Mr. L to look it up for me lol. I dont think Im confident enough to try this though, im not very artistic, whenever I try something that should turn out pretty it looks more like a hurricane in a mica factory !!! I can see me in such a mess with mica powder everywhere, and Ebony Ice reminding me I let it loose from its pot for months to come lol but you Sue, are just brilliant, fairycraft mother, you can make anything happen and its always ends up happily ever after lol. Im a disaster site !! Lol.
Looking forward to my metal easter egg tomorrow (bless my man he know's how much I love the taste of metal virsus chocolate lol) metal wins everytime : )
Bet you cant believe you've seen your name Rosalind - congratulations, enjoy your W.O.W

To all that enter Particraft today, whatever your plan hope you have a good day.
Missing Barbie, Sam and Theresa. Thinking of you dear friends xx

Hugs to you Sue and to all Wilsonettes.
Lancashire Steph xxx

hollyberry said...

Beautiful luxurious card.

June Horrocks said...

Stunning card sue love it thank you for sharing love to all June horrocks xxxxx

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeus as usual

weefortune said...

Beautiful card, hope all is well with you. Hugs Elaine x

DMJ said...

Do you know what?? I'm not sure if this technique is for me!! Love the colours though!!

Have a good weekend, and congrats to the winner,


Doreen x

Beryl said...

Hi Sue, a stunning card.

Glennis F said...

Such a pretty card today - looks like a great technique to try

foxyg said...

Lovely card Sue. The embossed background is gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Stunning card! I love the stamping and the colouring.
Thank you for sharing.
Veronique L

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - this card is a work of art! It's absolutely beautiful and the camelia flower looks so different too. Congratulations to Rosalind. Have a great weekend. Best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Unknown said...

Super card Sue I especially love the sentiment, as my Daughter's favourite thing is rainbows! Sadly you didn't say where that stamp comes from, so I'm off to try ebay. Congrats to the card winner, she is going to love it.

Carol Clarke said...

Morning Sue
WOW this card is stunning - love it.
Congratulations Rosalind
Hugs
Carol x

Unknown said...

Mornin sue

Love ur card today. The colours are superb I must give mica a try it looks so pretty.
Congrats to the winner lucky lady. Xx

Sandy G said...

Hi Sue
This card is gorgeous. I especially love the iced flower. Stunning in black! Thank you for sharing.
Congrats to the card winner.
Steph, thank you so much for the sweet pea- pooch tip!
Hope everyone is having a great Easter weekend. Have given up my planned trips to stay with my poorly daughter and look after her. But hey, that's what mums do right?! And I will be getting my third grandchild at the end of all her morning sickness!!!
Hugs.

Paula said...

Such a pretty card today Sue, I love it! Congratulations to the winner of the Wednesday give away! :)

Paula x

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, love today's card, not a technique I have seen before on a card, and I don't think it is one I will try. Love the embossing folder.
Congratulations Rosalind on winning the Wednesday giveaway.
Take care everyone whatever you are doing.
Jess x

Jayne S said...

Stunning dramatic card.

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Thanks for showing it as I have not seen this technique before. Congratulations to the lucky card winner.

Yorks butterfly said...

Morning Sue, wow what a lovely card I love the colours and have not tried this technique before so I am off to have a go. Happy Easter to everyone
Wendyx

Gail said...

Goegeous card and love the sentiment and the blingy flower too - fab techniques xx GailT xx

Barbara W said...

Hi Sue

What a beautiful card. I think the sentiment is also a beautiful one.

Have a restful Easter.

lol Barbara W

Unknown said...

Morning Sue, Beautiful card not seen this technique before, like it very much, thanks for sharing. Congrats to Rosalind!
love Junex (Cumbria)

Kate's Cards said...

Magnificent! I love the faux Cloisonné! I have not been making cards for about a year as my mojo left long ago. This however has made me want to get the Micas out and start playing! Perhaps after the weekend.

fame01 said...

Hi Sue
What an amazing card such a different look love it !!!
hugs Sarah xx
Congrats to the winner xx

JJ said...

Hi Sue,

WOW! Stunning work Sue, love this one, so, so pretty. Love the embossing folder you used too.

Have a great day and Happy Easter to you.

Congratulations Rosalind.

Love & Hugs

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

JJ said...

Hi Sue,

WOW! Stunning work Sue, love this one, so, so pretty. Love the embossing folder you used too.

Have a great day and Happy Easter to you.

Congratulations Rosalind.

Love & Hugs

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

Susan Battensby said...

Hi Sue
Ohhhh very pretty. Haven't seen you do this technique before. Although I'm not keen on using black on cards, apart from matting, this is gorgeous. x

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Stunning card, i haven't seen this technique before but it looks amazing
Congratulations Rosalind a lovely Easter present and to Mrs Duck well done on winning CE blog challenge loved your card
Hugs and Happy Easter everyone
Pat

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Wow what a stunning card!!! Something a bit different from the others I've seen you do and just love the whole effect. Will definitely be having a go a this technique.

Congrats to Rosalind.

Lynda's craft's said...

Good morning Sue & Wilsonettes,
Wowowwow a Gorgeous card love the technique but i haven't here'd of it before,I have a zentangled flower but not same but will try this. Thank you sue,hope your fully recovered now. Love Lynda Brock xx

Congratulations Rosalind on winning Wednesday's card.

Lynne good too see you & pooches Back commenting,hope hubbies ribs are better.

Steph thank you for the SWEET PEA tip defently won't plant any of them.

Sheila & Nikki your both in my thoughts. Sheila i hope you have as good a time as you can on your Easter weekend with your Aunt & Uncle love & Hug's Lynda xx
Sam missing you healing (((Hug's))

TOB Theresa your in my thoughts hope your ok I'm missing you sweethart sending healing ((((Hug's)))

Hug's Sandra Margaret Myra Maria Sheila & Nikki Sam Saba Maureen/ Muriel Hazel Patrica Norah Wheelybad TIna E & everyone Love Lynda xx
Sue (Mrs B) Pat S Brenda L Steph Jean D Lynne M

Karen Drew said...

Wow! A fab card that is very eye catching. Love the colours you have used
Luv
Karen xx

Jill Liddle said...

I like this card very much. Just when I think I've seen all your techniques, you surprise me with another.

Unknown said...

Good Morning Sue, this card is quite different from what I've seen of your others. Love the inner Madison die and the sentiment. I really like the muted tones and I know what cloisonne is but have never come across this technique. Been crafting on and off for years but learning stuff from you all the time, thanks for sharing, love Deb C xx

Ann said...

Hi Sue

Beautiful card so artistic its just devine.

Congrats to the lucky card winner.

Hugs to all

Annx without an "e"

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Gorgous card, so beautiful, and lovely sentiment!

Unknown said...

Certainly a different and very striking look. Love that flower too
Cheers
Janice W

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
A very beautiful, stunning card. Fabulous. Thank you.
Bye for now.
SandraP xxx

Maggie C said...

Hello Sue. What an amzing card. I've been so busy that although I've been checking what you've been up to I haven't stopped to comment - but today's different. Just had to say Wow and what a good reminder of a great technique. Thank you. xx Magge (better without a bow)

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Lovely Card Sue!

I love everything but that sentiment is beautiful.

Hope you are keeping well and having a lovely weekend.

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

Mac Mable said...

Very different card today. Loving the colours and the effect x

Ecco of Sheffield said...

Afternoon Sue
It's a little late for me but at last am sat down to catch up and what a way to do so. I love your gift today. There isn't one thing that I could say I'm not sure about. How could I miss your unbelievable Eboss folder!! It's gorgeous and you now have me searching for it to add to my collection. I will definitely be trying today's technique but it may take me some time to get my effort to look as good as yours.

Hope everyone is having a good Easter Saturday with family and friends.

Congratulations Rosalind on winning one of Sue's masterpieces.

Off now to try and find some energy to do one or two bday cards which have to be posted this coming week so I'd better get wriggle on.

To all in pain and suffering I hope your day gets better. To everyone please take care and stay safe. See you tomorrow.
Janet x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Wow what a brilliant card - I love it.
Beverley W

Unknown said...

Hi Sue.
I so love the saying on this beautiful card.
Have a lovely Easter weekend everyone.
Love Val in Spain x

Julie Bee said...

Hi Sue

Great card, i must try this, got to tell EVERYONE we have got black birds nesting in our garden, whoopeeeeeee.

Sorry for that out burst.

Best Wishes

Julie Bee

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Sue
What a stunner today. I love how the flowers are painted, the dies are fantastic aren't they. Your sentiment is so lovely as well. I wonder which set it comes from.

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Sue
Sorry firgot to say congratulations to Rosalind.

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue
Such a striking card today, the colours are gorgeous. I can remember this technique from many moons ago so thankyou for reminding us about it!
Best Wishes
Lesley S x

CraftyJo said...

Beautiful, rather more colourful than your usual style :)

evis said...

Hi Sue,
I love the card and the Faux Cloisonne technique. So very pretty.
Congratulations Rosalind on winning the card giveaway this week.
Best wishes,
Evis M.

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, lovely card and the stamp is gorgeous. I like this technique but as with so many others it tends to get forgotten about. Think I had better search for the mica powders - I know they are in here somewhere lol

Congratulations Rosalind on being the Wednesday Winner. I get the impression from your post that you are just a little bit pleased :-)

Frances

hazel young said...

Pretty card and sentiment xx hazel

Cathie said...

Absolutely gorgeous card today. This technique is so eye catching and really must give it a try. Thanks so much for sharing it with us again. Have a wonderful day.

gwen70 said...

Beautiful card Sue, congrats to the winner

ros hodgkins said...

Good morning Sue, I love this unusual card, very different, gorgeous non the less. X Ros

terrie said...

Great looking card...
it's an eye catching card
Well done Sue
Congrats to the card winner

craftynanna said...

A beautiful card Sue it looks really complicated, love Johannac

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

Love the stamped background - that cloisonne effect is wonderful. Well done to the lucky card winner too! Susan x

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card....a very interesting look!!
Hugs
Sam
xxxx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue lovely card

Denise X

Myra said...

Hi Sue,
I love this technique. More than that I love the colours you have used. It is a beautiful card and I love it!
I love using mica powders but don't use them often enough.
Congratulations Rosalind! I think you are a happy Easter bunny!
Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
Love Myra xxxx

SusanP, Kent said...

Wow, this is something else! Absolutely gorgeous jewel-like colours. Really does resemble cloisonné.

Maureen B. said...

Love this card Sue It really looks like cloisoniere Wish I could think of these ideas but your e planations are so good it is not easy to go wrong except I always manage to get a dob of glue or similar just where I don't want it! Thanks as always Maureen

Craftysusan said...

Beautiful card Sue and I love this technique. I adapted the card you made yesterday for a wedding card and it looks lovely. Thanks for the inspiration. Have a lovely Easter and congratulations to Rosalind for winning this week's prize. xx

Maria said...

Omg Sue, this is a wonderful card.
I Love It !

I'm sending Hugs to you all and wish you a Happy Easter!

To all on pain, gentle hugs to you all and wish you are coming back soon,missing you.

Warm Hugs,
Maria x

Lesley said...

Not sure on this card. Must have a go it will probably look different actually seeng the technique in real life.

Maureen Killen said...

Hello Sue, and all the ladies.
This is so gorgeous. I have done this technique as shown on your DVD and it is always stunning.
Happy Easter everyone.
Maureen xx

Eunice said...

Not really sure about this one, Sue.

Suzzette Yandle said...

Ummmm, I have never seen the cloisonne technique on a card before. I would like to see more. Do you have a video on this technique. If not, can you do one? Happy Easter to all.

barbara macaskill said...

Congratulations Rosalind!! Enjoy the beautiful card!
LOVE today's work of art!! Great technique! TFS!

lilysmum said...

Good afternoon Sue and happy easter to all. I too am not sure about this one tho I really like the centre piece I would probably chosen a different colour base. Just my opinion tho.
Postie arrived with my comments prize all safely delivered. Thank you again. Congrats to Rosalind. Hugs, Theresa x

Rach83 said...

This is so different and I love it. Really opulent and great colouring on your stamp. What a lovely sentiment too.

Rachel x

Barbara said...

Beautiful card Sue, so different!
The Zentangle stamp is now on my Must Have list.
Congratulations to Rosalind!!!!

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
Amazing card and the colours really stand out.

Roz McLellan said...

Hello Everyone

Thank you for all the congratulations you have sent me. I appreciate them all, especially as today I have had to give up a job I love at Colemans Craft Warehouse because my husband can no longer be left alone at all (severe dementia).

Thank you once again.

Love
Roz.x

Unknown said...

This is a wonderful card and love the colors and the stamp and just love it.

liz spooner said...

Stunning colours in this one Sue. xx

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, This card is gorgeous, I'm loving the combination of colours and the technique is fabulous.
Congratulations to Rosalind.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

hotpotato said...

beautiful Sue. x

Dawn Holben said...

All I can say is WOW WOW WOW
That is one stunningly beautiful card and I absolutely love it.
It is so different and very striking.
Can you tell I like it a lot lol

shabbycraftcabin said...

'Another stunning card. Love this technique with the cloisonné look. Must try it. Thank you for the inspirations.
Love, Ivy L xx

DeCor said...

Congratulations Rosalind!
What a great looking card with so many different details in it. Thank you again Sue. Have a Happy Easter tomorrow.

nannapat said...

Love that stamp Sue & you've worked your magic and made it stunning. A beautiful card. Pat x

magpie said...

Helloooo Sue and the Wilsonettes! What a rich and gorgeous looking card. Thank you for reminding us to use mica powders. They give beautiful effect....as does the embossed background. Congratulations Rosalind on winning the Wednesday card giveaway! Thank you Moyra and Lynne about the tickets. Can't wait! So the little divas are still playing up eh? Your day will come when they will forget who they are with and the deeds will be switched! Awww wonderful Mary that you've reunited with your friend. That happened to me too and when we did meet it was like we had never been apart. Sending love and hugs to you Sue and to all of our Wilsonettes who need one too. Take care and happy Easter weekend everybody xx Love Karen xx

Littlelamb said...

Wow Sue this card is amazing. Looking forward to seeing you at Ally Pally next weekend. Congratulations Rosalind on winning the Wednesday card especially as you have had to leave the job you loved today.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Another wowser card & love everything about it..
Love the way you have used lots of different textures which work perfectly together.
Beautiful as always..

Crafty Hugs
Haze T xx

SHARICA said...

Very pretty card .. xx

Theresa said...

very elegant. loving this colour combo. a beaut, hugs xx

Alison D said...

Hi Sue, love this card. The colours you've chosen make it look rich and opulent. Gorgeous! Love and hugs,
Alison D x

Saba said...

Hello Sue,
I am so late again today! What a lovely card. Your Cloisonné effect used on the Zentangle stamp is beautiful. I wasn't sure about how this stamp would look, but used like this it is stunning. Yet another gorgeous embossing folder to go on the wish list, it is beautiful.

Congratulations Rosalind

Love and hugs
Saba xxx

Tina said...

Hi Sue

What a Gorgeous card today, love EF. i wish you and your family a very Happy Easter.

Congratulations Rosalind.

Kind Regards & Happy Easter to all:-)

Tina XX

Tres said...

Hi Sue. Sorry it is short tonight but I have been unwell all day. I do love this card today but I had never heard of the Cloisonné Technique before. I will have to go and look it up tomorrow !! It is a very unusual and striking card. I do love the sentiment you have used for this card Sue. I know you tell us all about the goodies you have used to make your card each day but please could you also tell us the stamp sets / sentiment stamps that you use too as some of the ones you have used lately are really lovely and very appealing !! As always Sue, thanks for sharing such a fab work of art. Sending you lots of love today Sue. I hope you are having a lovely Easter Weekend love from Tres x x x

Rosalind, Congratulations on winning Sue's gorgeous Wednesday Card Giveaway !! I am so sorry you had to give up your lovely job. Sending you lots of love from Tres x x x

Sheila and Nikki, thinking of you both. Sending you lots of love and Best Wishes from Tres x x x

Lynne M, Sending you and your little Doggie Divas lots of love this Easter from Tres x x x

Lots of love to everyone. Have a great Easter Weekend love from Tres x x x

alimecca said...

Hi Sue,
Sorry I'm so late in leaving a comment but better late than never! Happy Easter everyone.
Not a hundred percent on this one I'm afraid. I do however love the embossing folder. I've not tried this technique yet, but will have to give it a try. I'm not sure it will work for me though as I never have success with mica powders, always ends up looking a mess!
Tres hope you feel better tomorrow. Congratulations to Rosalind - sorry to hear about your job and sending love to you and your hubbie - it cant be easy for you.Love and hugs to all, Alison xxx

Jackie Meechan said...

Gorgeous card Sue but just not for me. Well done to Rosalind.
Hugs
CraftyJacq

Jackie Meechan said...

Gorgeous card Sue but just not for me. Well done to Rosalind.
Hugs
CraftyJacq

Liz White, Scottsdale said...

I just love this technique. I wonder if I can use Pearl EX powders for the same effect?
Liz

Wheely Bad said...

Hi Sue

I've not seen the cloisonné technique in card making before but as I make my own jewellery I am aware of the look. I think this is really pretty, I for one will be digging out the glossy accents to see how that looks as I think it'll look amazing on the mica. Will have to find a suitable stamp as I dont have this one and just give it a go.

Rosalind, congratulations on winning the Wednesday giveaway. I'm glad it has meant so much to you xxx

Late today as I'm still pushing against more pain and tiredness than usual. Have 3 cards to make before Saturdays family party, will be looking through Sues archive for help!

Wishing you all a lovely Easter weekend, a big happy hug to each of you, I have extra for those that need them

T xxx

Angela Wade said...

Hi, Sue, have yet to try this technique. Quite a vibrant card, but this stamp isn't one of my favourites, sorry :-(

Congratulations Rosalind, sorry about your job x

Hope you're feeling better soon Tres x

Happy Easter everyone and hugs to all in need Xx

Angela in S. Wales Xx

Sandy H said...

Love the design of the card but not so keen on the black flower.
Congratulations on your timely win Rosalind. Sorry to hear about your husband's illness and that you've had to give up your job.
Take care everyone.

Anonymous said...

Rosalind - so sorry you have had to make the decision to give up your job (and who wouldn't like to work at Colemans?!) Hope that the road ahead isn't too difficult and you get lots of support. Must try to make time for yourself. Keep posting.

'P' in Wales

Anonymous said...

really like this card, pretty and cute

Unknown said...

Love this card, so different, great

Vie
x

Marianna Hammer said...

Awww, such rich colors. I love it!

nzillingworth said...

HI SUE
CRACKING EMBOSSING FOLDER. WHAT A DIFFERENT AND UNUSUAL BOW FOR YOU. I LIKE IT A LOT.
WELL DONE YOU WINNER
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX

Shirley T. said...

Hi Sue,

Lovely card Sue. Thank you.

Much love,

Shirley T. xxx

Di said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely, lovely card.
Di B x