Hi bloggers! Every once in awhile I just have to unleash my inner grunge and allow it to go free. Today's card was just such an adventure. I know it may not appeal to everyone, but it came out with a soft shabby chic feel to it in real life and I was just so pleased with it. Did a little happy dance in fact! LOL Give it a chance as I think it will grow on you! I started by covering a piece of milk card with some picket fence, tea dye and Tattered Rose ink in the form of a wash. I cut the piece into three sections and distressed the edges and mounted them on foam. Next I glued a piece of cheesecloth (from the hardware store) on to the background. I flicked a white paint pen at it to add more distress. I stamped the Shaded Peony on some card from my stash (a sort of strawberry colour and cut them out and created several different sized flowers. I spritzed them with water and crumpled them a bit too. The Dandelion Clocks were used for the flower centre. I cut several of the stemmed Dandelion clocks in different colours and arranged them around my flowers with some Maidenhair Fern bits added too. Finally I cut the Vertical Thanks in milk card and backed the letters with Taupe card, added mounting foam and mounted it to the right side of the card with another flower. I finished off with my mats and layers of milk card and taupe card, but distressed the edges of all of them. The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x 8" in size. Has it grown on you yet? LOL All for now, Sue x
This is a gorgeous card, love it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday everyone
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely let your inner grunge come out more often!
It may be on the grunge side but it is still elegant.
I for one love it.
Crafty Hugs
Heather xx
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning it's very autumnal in colour but absolutely stunning. Yvonne xx
Morning Sue, a little bit of grunge is fine by me! Lovely card, it is nice to do something different at times. Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and all
ReplyDeleteIf I do grunge it just looks messy and not at all pretty, yours still looks balanced and elegant - how do you do it ? lol !!!
Have a lovely Monday
Muriel x
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteWow this one is a real eye catcher it is brilliant, Thank you.
Take care and have more grungy fun Kitty.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
WOW = this is so different for you
I love it - you should do this more often
Pat x
Well it might be grunge but I love it. The eonly shame is for me on my screen the pinks domnot come through but imagination is a great thing!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this card, though the colours are not coming through on my screen.
ReplyDeleteI am liking the grunge style more and more
Yes I do like this card
ReplyDeleteYes I certainly like it. Gorgeous and different from your usual but why not try something different once in a while. As someone else says it makes me think of autumn the colours.
ReplyDeleteHugs
CraftyJacq
XX
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ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, gorgeous and fabulous I really like it Sue. You should do an extended video on this grunge look as it would be so appreciated by people like me. Have a great day, hugs xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes, well very different card for you today, it is very nice.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Mondays everyone, stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeletewhat a stunning card love the colours thank you tracyw
Hi Sue, I have to say I think todays card is just fantastic, love everything about it. The flowers are perfection. Have a great day. Bx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, a gorgeous card your grunge always looks so elegant love the cheesecloth in the background.
ReplyDeleteNancyd xx
That's a brilliant card!
ReplyDeleteMorning Se,
ReplyDeleteGreat result - I love grunge when it's done with style and this has bags of style!
Well done Sue - let it out!
Anne M xx
Good morning Sue and everyone
ReplyDeleteIt's fairly elegant grunge lol!
Have a great day.
Ang x
GM Sue. I use the word lovely a lot in my comments on your cards because they are just that. But this beyond lovely and I am struggling to find a word to describe just how much I love this card. Awesome does it I think! Fab background and flowers and soooo textural.TFS.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteToday's gift is certainly one that I have to look at for a few more times yet before I can make my mind up. It certainly is way out of my box but it's what we need sometimes to make us stop and think.
Despite all that I do appreciate your format and your brilliant use of your dies.
We have a damp start to the day here but the sun has just shown his face so perhaps he'll stay around. At least the temps are at a level where I can craft without damp hands spoiling everything.
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
Very different card today Sue, I love it. You do grunge very well. JJxx
ReplyDeleteOh Sue I wish you would let the grunge beast out to play more often. ~This is so up my street....love it love it love it
ReplyDeleteHugs n stuff
Carol B
Hi Sue, I love the way you've done something a bit different - the cheesecloth in the background works really well, I love the flowers and the way you've used the stemmed dandelion clocks like leaves is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteB xx
Hi Sue.
ReplyDeleteIs this REALLY a Sue Wilson card ? You little devil you. Not only have you let the grunge in you fly free, you also did a cheeky little happy dance (wow, SW twirking) bet we wont see that on YouTube OR the new craft channel - go on Sue, dare ya : )
Im giving it a chance, and im sure that within the hour I will love it, I already love the floral focal element its just the background I need to get use to as it really is so unusual for you to go so uncaringly wild lol. Its a bit like Banksy going from weird to pretty floral graffiti with added butterflies over night lol.
Whatever your naughty, cheeky, twirking plans are for the day Sue, enjoy and go for it lol.
Sending love n hugs to you Sue and my dear friends that mean so much to me, this sentiment goes out to you xx
Lancashire Steph xxx
Wow this really works .I particularly like the flowers. Great Gloria (Sidcup) xx
ReplyDeleteSpectacular card Sue
ReplyDeleteLuv Rach :)
Good Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteIt has grown on me, I like the clean fresh look but this one would make a lovely wall hanging too. I know lots of people that this card would be perfect for.
Love Elaine x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I like it but I know that I love it!! The flowers are gorgeous. This is definitely elegant grunge- not at all like the usual messy grunge.i really like everything about it. Hope everyone has as good a day as possible, love and hugs to you all, Alison xxx
Hi Sue, this card is fabulous, if this were mine I would mount it on a canvas and put it on the wall.
ReplyDeleteI would love do this style but just end up with a mess.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
Gorgeous card sure love the style of it xx hazel
ReplyDeleteFrom the comments you will see how everyone loves the grunge and I feel just the same. As soon as I saw it, wow was the word which came to mind!
ReplyDeleteLovely start for Monday.
Jan
Northampton
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteI really like today's card. You should let your "Grungy Side" out to play more often.
I do it very occasionally, it is enjoyable ...... but!! Now and again is enough!!
Love all the wonderful Dies you have used.
Have a great day
Patricia xxx
You don't have to convince me, Sue - it's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
Your 'inner grunge' is really fabulous, I love it each time it creeps out,!
ReplyDeletethink the card would look great in other colour tones too. x
Great card, just not convinced this style is for me but I can appreciate all the hard work & thought gone into it.
ReplyDeleteMichele
We all have to leave our comfort zone now and again:0)
ReplyDeleteI dont like the colours but the card is great:0)
Good morning Sue. At first glance I thought I had gone on to the wrong blog! It's always refreshing to get out of our usual comfort zone and today's card is very different yet beautiful.x
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourites Sue! Love this style. It's very mixed media with the cheesecloth.
ReplyDeleteBig hug
Julie E
Hi Sue. When the picture first loaded I thought you had taken the photo in septic mode until I read your blog. I don't like too much grunge but think your card is just right. SueL x
ReplyDeleteTo My Very Dear Friend Sue,
ReplyDeleteI Suppose I'm Extremely "Biased" Because I Just Love All Of Work
When You Use Black In Your Cards Etc:- Then There's Today's
Awesome Card Which Is Just The Type Of Card I Love I Have
Done Quite A Number Using Very Vintage Shabby Chic Backing Paper
I Just Love The Fabulous Colour Palette You've Used And All Of The
Fantastic Components, It's Fabulous How You've Distressed All Of
Your Edges ( I Don't Get Mine As Good As Your's Lol! ) I Just Love
The Stunning Flowers Using The Shaded Peony Stamp And How You've
Scrunched Them To Give The Vintage Feel, Then Adding Those Beautiful
Dandelion Clocks Which Are Just So Very Amazing.
I Really Love "The Thanks" Die That You've Used It Looks Outstanding
Where You've Inked Through Your Die Keeping The Colours Together.
Sue Great Card The Sentiment Is Very Appropriate For Your Card
I Would Like To Say " Thank You " For Sharing This Stunning Card
I So Wish I Could See Something Like This On A Video Not So
Much The Cutting Of The Dies But How You've Created Your Background
And Fabulous Flowers Etc:-
Take Great Care Sue
Warmest Wishes To Your Mom And Colin
"Huge Love And Hugs To Yourself"
From Sam xxx
Hugs To All Wilsonettes
A Huge Hug To Lancashire Steph Take Care x
I like the effect of the base layer, but I'm not keen on the card overall, sorry. Different tho. Jxxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, Wow this is a great card and so different for you I like it and the colours
ReplyDeleteKathy x
Morning Sue. WOW You have let your grungy side out and it look's fantastic. It has a vintage, elegant quality about it. The cheesecloth is beautiful and the flower's are just gorgeous. You should do a video on this card as it would give us novice grunge crafter's something to aim for. This would be beautiful framed and hanging on the wall all year round. You can let your grunge side out more often and keep your fitness up doing your happy dance LOL. Have a lovely day Sue.
ReplyDeleteTake care everyone. Had another down pour lastnight, so let's see what today bring's..
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
Hi Sue. I must start by saying how much I loved yesterday"s card. I did write a comment at the time but must have forgotten to press publish! Sorry about that. I will try and remember to do it right today : )
ReplyDeleteI love it when you have one of your grungey moments: ) I am not usually a fan of grunge but you always get it just right, and today's card proves it. I love it all but the flowers in particular have caught my eye. My screen is showing brown's and cream shades, not seeing any reds at all but it still looks great. I am glad that you were so pleased with it too.
Have a good day, I hope your Mom is well too. Hugs for everyone. Take care xx
Love this card Sue, it still has your stamp on it but I love how pretty you've made shabby!
ReplyDeleteLove this card Sue, so different but immaculate at the same time xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this card! I really like shabby chic/ vintage cards so this is right up my street. Great background with the inks, will definitely try this as it would look great stamped with script. Gorgeous!! Debra x
ReplyDeleteWOW Sue - this card is just amazing. Love it. I' m really into vintage at the moment and this card says it all. Love the colours and the flowers are amazing. I'd be doing a happy dance too if I made one like this! Best wishes
ReplyDeleteYvonneMayxx
I love shabby chic and this is fabulous. Makes such a change, more please
ReplyDeleteHappy dance well deserved. I just love shabby chic and you have perfected it with this card. just love every thing about it.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWow what a beautiful card.
I love the colours and design.
Love
Karen in Telford xx
LOVE IT!!!!!! and 'saved' for inspiration.
ReplyDelete'P' Wales
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWell, this is right up my street! I love all things grungy and shabby chic. This card is awesome! I love everything about it. You should definitely indulge this side of your creativity more often. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
Good morning Sue, a lovely card today although very different from your usual,love the shabby chic and the background.
ReplyDeleteTake care Jane B.
Didn't manage to comment yesterday but I liked the use of backing paper and micro beads on yesterday's card. Sometimes I'm too busy looking at other techniques and forget about my backing papers! Today's card is totally different and probably well beyond my capabilities! It's not a style I would have thought of, but the more I look at it, the more I like it! I get so much inspiration from you, Sue!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day everyone,
Susi in Cyprus
Good Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteI really like this card, so different, proves what can be done with some imagination,
Thanks
Maggie
Are we seeing a hidden side of Sue Wilson? This is unexpected but very welcome. The planning needs a little mulling over but the end result is rather gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLooks like I'm in the minority on this one - its not my cup of tea, sorry.
ReplyDeleteDoreen R
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous card, love the vintage shabby chic look.....GORGEOUS! The flowers are stunning!
Love Janet x
from Wakefield.
Good morning Sue, well it's my cup of tea and
ReplyDeleteI only drink coffee :)!!! I always say it wouldn't
do for us all to like the same it would be a
pretty boring world!!!
Keep mixing it up its good for us!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lynda xxx
Wow Sue this is stunning, love it
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteI need to revisit this a few times as the colours are showing different to your description !
I like the style so different from your usual!
Take care
Love Marg
I LOVE IT! You may call it grungy but it doesn't look grungy in my definition I have the maidenhair and dandelion dies It looks like I'm going to have to invest in the peonies dies and stamps!
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteWOW love it - this is my style - keep them coming
Hugs
Carolx
YES!!!...love it, love it, love it...lol...you should let that inner grunge animal off the chain more often Sue, and you do realise that you're going to have to source some of that cheesecloth for us now!...love the texture it gives to the background
ReplyDeleteIzzy
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWell, this is a surprise!! Sue Wilson doing grunge, lol. I am not normally a big fan of grunge but I absolutely love this card. Stunning is the word for it. The flowers are beautiful. I am thinking maybe I should try doing grunge, but I know it won't look anything like yours. So maybe not .........lol
Pat xxx
Wow sue your inner grunge is it well I love it thank you
ReplyDeleteLove always June horrocks xxxxx
Morning Sue, Yes definitely, more please. I am very much into this look at the moment. Only you could manage to make grunge/shabby/vintage so elegant. Would make a Great Wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie xx
I don't normally like the grunge look (clean and simple that's me) however this card is gorgeous, I like the elements and colours you have used.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it's a card anyone would love to receive.
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteMy! this is different, I think it's a gorgeous card, not usually a fan of grunge or vintage but you have won me over on this one.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X
Cor Blimey
ReplyDeleteWhen you Grunge you Grunge Sue , love,love,love the look and the sepia color, your gorgeous background and superb flowers, keep them coming !
Have a great day
Elaine H X
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteMove over! so that I can join you in the happy dance lol! You should bring out your inner grunge more often it's absolutely gorgeous. It's 'Grunge' at its best I love it, I haven't done grunge for a long time. Your maidenhair and dandelion dies are stunning and I'm lucky enough to own them.
Hugs x
Heather T
A very interesting card Sue and yes, it definitely grows on you. Grunge it may be but it is also delicate and feminine. Thank you. Xx
ReplyDeleteGood morning sue what a gorgeous card these are colours that I don't used but you have used them beautifully And your design is wonderful xx
ReplyDeleteDebs A xxx
Another unusual card from you today sue....nice to have a change!
ReplyDeleteWow Sue! so unlike you but I love it. Hugs Halina21
ReplyDeleteHi Sue a lot of work has gone into this card .
ReplyDeletebut not for me sorry.
Morning Sue, oh wow definitely different for you, but Ive got to say youve done a stunning job with the design and the background looks brilliant. Well done. hugs Shirleyxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWOW, I for one love it!!!
Lorna D
Hi Sue, sorry but not for me.
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the card but don't think the photos do it justice. It looks all brown! What do you mean by a 'wash' please?
Love
Roz.x
Hi Sue, I love it . love Jean Z xxx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeletesometimes it´s good to try something new.
So this shabby chic card is great and I like it very much. You should do it more often.
Rolf xxx
Lovely card card Sue.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA very different card but I love the way that you have done this. It seems very shabby chic to me and the colours work really well.
Thanks for sharing,
Heather Treble
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteToday's card is lovely. I like it when you think outside the box. This one has lots going on but it suits the dies you have used.
Hi Sue.
ReplyDeleteI really like this card.
It is just so different.
Regards,
Evis M.
Morning Sue, I like how you have done this card, I'm not a huge fan of grunge, it it is ok in small doses.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe and happy day everyone, take care Jess x
Hi Sue. Stunning card. I love the grunge/soft shabby chic and your colour combo :-)) Have a lovely day. Hugs to all xxx
ReplyDeleteWow!!!!!!!! I really do love this card as it appeals to my inner grunge as well. The colours are wonderful, and the best bit is you can use this style with any sentiment for any occasion.
ReplyDeleteI hope it's not too long before we see your inner grunge again.
Jan
PS I'm also a big fan of black on cards............
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI do like your take on Grunge. The card is beautiful.
Thank you for sharing.
Veronique L
Well I think it is great Sue, its fun to have a play with different things every once in a while, love from Jackie xx
ReplyDeleteAt first glance I wasn't sure, but the more I looked at it the more I liked it, I think I was just taken by suprise & thought someone had hijacked your blog! Wish my grunge was like yours Sue - just haven't been able to pull it off. Any chance of a video to see how you go about it please.
ReplyDeleteDon't need to give it a chance - its fab and right up my street. Love the colours and the dies and the overall effect is just stunning. Still wish my imagination was anywhere near as creative as yours!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful card Sue, but not my favourite colours I'm afraid, yet I can see the attraction for those who like the shabby chic look. :)
ReplyDeletePaula x
(WelshPaula)
Interesting to see your dies used in different ways
ReplyDeleteWow Sue this is different, was not sure at first but the more I looked at the card, and saw all the elements the more I began to like it, I am not good at the grunge look but might have to give it another try
ReplyDeleteWendyx
Hi Sue. I love this card. It's such a departure from your usually style. It would be great to have a video of these techniques. Jennie, my granddaughter, is still enjoying your videos and is now very into guilding flakes!! Take care. Love Diane. Xx
ReplyDeleteGood Morning, Sue
ReplyDeleteWell this is a nice surprise on this awful morning, I think your card is wonderful as I love the shabby chic look. You should try this look more often as judging by the majority of comments so many of your followers love it!
Unfortunately, I can't see some of the colours you mentioned but that doesn't matter as your card is still fabulous.
Perhaps we could have a video sometime on Shabby chic cards?
i have tried this type of card a long time ago but am now planning another session.
Lesley S x
Good morning Sue!! This card doesn't take any growing on me!!It was love at first sight, lol :)
ReplyDeleteChristine xx
Hi Sue, a lovely card. You make shabby look very chic and elegant. Not tried shabby but might one day.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue. Fabulous..... I love all of it. Really shabby chic. Thank for these wonderful ideas. Hugs Heather.x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeletelovely card - makes me think of Harvest Festival - why, don't know.
I think I'd add a teensy weensy bit of red, perhaps some berries..........
I am always VERY unsuccessful at doing grunge, but your little masterpiece is encouraging me to keep on trying, every now and again.
Hugs, Rose
Grunge it may be but the flowers have a luminous quality to them that lifts the card from the dreary to the delightful. I like it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Days,
Lesley
Love it when you give us something different Sue!
ReplyDeleteRosemary xx
I bet it looks even more stunning in real life what a gorgeous card. Love yvonnebennettxx
ReplyDeleteAt first glance I wasn't sure, but the more I looked at it the more I liked it, I think I was just taken by suprise & thought someone had hijacked your blog! Wish my grunge was like yours Sue - just haven't been able to pull it off. Any chance of a video to see how you go about it please.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove this style. More of this please!!!
I love it! I usually have no idea how to achieve that grungy look, but I can see how you did this, and it works so well. What's more, I have all the dies you used, except the Thanks, and I think I'll have to put that right!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteMore shabby chic than grunge, the floral element is superb. Thank you for always giving us something different
Hugs and best wishes everyone
Pat
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteGosh this is a bit different, I wondered if I had got the wrong blog, lol. As you said it did grow on me. I would agree that it is more Shabby Chic than Grungy. The floral elements is so nicely dramatic. It must be great for you to do something a little different, I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Love everything about this one, especially the colour tones and those flowers
ReplyDeleteI do so love this card. Very creative, clever and the colours are gorgeous. Love the layout, the dies and the techniques used..Love it! x
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ReplyDeleteWhatever you make Sue always turns out to be amazing and this card is no exception..Very different but lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks Val in Spain x
Wow, this is gorgeous! Forget using the word grunge. This is CHIC! It so reminds me of Fall is so near, and my friends will start hanging things from their gardens to dry out and use in indoor floral settings for the fall and winter.
ReplyDeleteSue, you should step out of the comfort zone more often and do videos on cards like this. This takes your dies on a new level using beautiful colors on this card.
Hi Sue, a lovely card even if it is not my personal choice. You have shown us how to do shabby chic (much nicer than grunge) to perfection. I have a friend that would love something like this but I don't think I had better try because it would probably just turn out a big mess lol.
ReplyDeleteFrances
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteme again - what was I saying!!? Had a look in close-up and OF COURSE I WOULDN'T add a teensy weensy bit of red, that pink and brown is just beautiful.
I'm with fluffycat with regard to shabby chic vs grunge. And my efforts on that front turn out like Muriel Kelly's I suspect.
You just HAVE that elegance which shines through no matter what the style is.
Hugs, Rose
Shabby chic is a favorite of mine and you do it brilliantly!!! This card is gorgeous and the colors...WOW, WOW, WOW! You should be doing a happy dance! Have a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeletedon't dislike today's card but I think a touch of orange or red would lift it a little.
Love to all
Meg
xxxx
Your inner grunge is a thing of beauty Sue! I really like this alternative approach.
ReplyDeleteTake care
Christine
xxx
I can't say that grunge is particularly my style, but you've made a lovely job of that. Sometimes you just have to try something different!
ReplyDeleteWell done Sue, I love it. I just adore this style of card and you have definitely put your stamp on it. Hope to see more.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, I love it, love it, love it. I love shabby chic and this really appeals to me, the flowers and dandelion clocks add the perfect finishing touches.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
This is a beautiful soft grunge style, suitable for many people, I love this, Thank you for the inspiration x
ReplyDeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is stupendous. It deserves to be framed and placed on my wall.
I love it. You are a tinker, just when we think you cannot do anything else to surprise us, you pull the rabbit out of the hat!!!
Have as good a day as you can ladies.
Love Maureen xxx
This card is beautiful. I'm going to have to try grunge myself
ReplyDeleteSue L
This card is beautiful. I'm going to have to try grunge myself
ReplyDeleteSue L
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sue.
ReplyDeleteI like the grunge look today Sue and this card is fab, a bit more work than matting and layering but I like it, just my cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Lots of love and craftihappiness everyone.
Pearl x
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteI love this card, simply stunning
Smiles
June
Beautiful Card Sue!
ReplyDeleteI love the style and colours, very nice!
Hope everyone had a lovely weekend.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Lovely card Sue. Love vintage, shabby chick myself.
ReplyDeleteYes Sue, I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Jan from NSW (Aus)
I think it's gorgeous Sue, I too love a little grunge but don't always get the chance to create it with the card orders I am asked to do.
ReplyDeleteThis card works so beautifully with the colours and textures you have created here, those flowers are wonderful and I hope you let the grunge out more often in the future.
Lorraine from Norwich
Love it! Even your grunge looks tasteful. Mine doesn't! X
ReplyDeleteNo need to give it time..... i love this card.
ReplyDeleteyou should let your inner grunge run wild. absolutely stunning! love it and don't let nybody say any different, hugs xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, Sorry that I didn't leave any comments over the weekend but had visitors AGAIN and whilst I was able to have a sneak peek at your cards I didn't get time to blog but they were both lovely as usual. WOW Your grunge card is something else. I love it. Now if I had flicked paint/scrunched up my flowers after soaking them to death, the whole lot would most probably have ended up in the bin. However, can't is only can with a 't' on the end so will try, try again. Hugs xx PAuline A
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! I wish this had been a Wednesday giveaway card, Sue as I would have loved a chance to win it. It's beautiful...grunge rules!!! xx
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! I wish this had been a Wednesday giveaway card, Sue as I would have loved a chance to win it. It's beautiful...grunge rules!!! xx
ReplyDeleteHow do you get grunge to look so classy? This is a gorgeous card Sue, I love the flowers and the colours that you've used. Pat x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous.......LOVE the classy grunge look...magnificent!!!
ReplyDeletehugs
sharon :)
Sue, you will have to allow your grunge look to come out more often, this card is very elegant and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the flowers, and everything seems to complement each other
Thank you for all the inspiration.
Love n hugs from Dorothy Macdonald of Baldock
I love your card. I'm such a clean and crisp card person, but recently I've been trying some mixed media which is so not me. However, I have to say it's been fun. I wanted to think outside the box and try something different. The biggest obstacle has been getting used to my hands and work space being messy...OCD here, too. LOL Anyway, I love your creation and the colors are so pretty. So happy I found your blog. TFS with us. Jan D., Florida, USA
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, always good to have a change of style and this is so lovely, very elegant, Kate x
ReplyDeleteWow! I LOVE this card! Shabby chic is my style and I am definitely going to give this a try! Thank you for sharing your inner grunge:-) love, Ivy xx
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat a bit of grunge :D
ReplyDeleteSue , I love this ...release your inner grunge more please!!!
ReplyDeleteXxxRuth
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Great card, love the autumn tints. Could adapt this for a male card.
Zena xx
wow Sue this card is stunning, please release your inner grunge more often. x
ReplyDeleteToday's card is not really my style but I do like to see you do different things it is nice to get out of the comfort zone occasionally.
ReplyDeleteAfternoon Sue and everyone.
ReplyDeleteLove the cheese cloth background, the peony's are
stunning, need to get the stamp for them. The colour
on the screen is more wine red/ brown, I like it !
Sending love and hugs to all Wilsonette's and my
true friends. Hope your day is ok!
Have seen the doc.this morning, a few thorns still in my throat so
needed something to help it move along and it been
raining all day so far, going under the duvet or make
some cards ,that's the question ?
hugs Maria x
Wow, your inner grunge is spectacular! What a gorgeous card! Thank you for the close-ups - the details are amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour inner grunge did an amazing job! LOVE the shabby chic feel and those flowers are so pretty! TFS!
ReplyDeleteDifferent for you, Sue, but it is pretty and does grow on you...love the colours!
ReplyDeleteLoving this shabby chic grunge style card! Creative Blessings, Tracy x
ReplyDeleteI love grunge! Of course, I love bling also. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is an absolutely beautiful card design. I think you should do more of them, by the way. :)
I am amazed by how different all your designs can appear; and you don't use very much, if any, patterned paper. Wow! Loving that! Then I wouldn't need to have piles of the stuff, just plain card stock! That will make me pause & think for awhile.
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove it, love it, love it!!! Inclined to agree with Alison's description that it is "elegant grunge". Not pastel enough for shabby chic IMO! I love the background & the different way you've done flowers. I need some (more) flower dies so I may as well get some with matching stamps as it's something I've not had before. I think the whole card is stunning & although I love your usual cards I'm hoping for a few more "Sue Wilson Elegant Grunge" cards!
Miserable day outside today. Weather warnings for flash floods, fingers crossed that no one is affected.
Ok, I'm off to try and liven myself up & do something (as yet undefined). Have a lovely day (despite the rain) Hugs to everyone, especially to those who are ill, having treatment, in any kind of pain or who just need an extra hug!
Happy crafting,
T x
Not really my type of card but the color and what you did with some of the items on the card are inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteNot really my type of card, but love the design
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Good afternoon lovely Sue and the fabulous Wilsonettes!
ReplyDeleteWell, how much do I adore this card? I simply cannot be summarised in a single paragraph! I love it when you let yourself go and produce a true work of art that is shabby chic in all of its glory. I only wish that you would do it more often because you are at least as good, if not better, than Tim Holtz himself! Could you please do some demos on YouTube of the techniques you have used because tearing and distressing card doesn't come naturally to me and I would like to see a master at work. I would love to do something similar on my heritage scrapbook album. It would have been so great if this had been the weekly card giveaway because it would be simply stunning mounted and framed.....on my craftroom wall!;-) please do more Sue, everyone appears to love it.
I had some good news today, I won a beautiful card using the weaving dies on Johns blog-I am so excited because they are my favourite dies by far at the moment but I have been unable to buy them due to prioritising the Christmas collection. Now I just need to win one of Sues to have the complete set...hint, hint! I will be getting it mounted and framed as soon as I receive it.
I do hope that the upcoming shows feature the weaving dies and the more recent additions to the finishing touches collection. C&C don't always have a great selection anymore so having a rival will encourage positive competition I think!
I am planning to create a box for my brothers girlfriends birthday on Saturday- I haven't made one in years and I'm hoping I don't make a pigs ear of it with my decorations...I never can do plain and simple:-)
I do hope all of my friends, including Yvonne, Beth, Maria and Wheely Bad are ok and not suffering at the minute.xxx
Special mention to Molly, your words of encouragement and advice to Beth yesterday were so heart warming and thoughtful. You are wise beyond your years sweetie, and a true credit to your family- hope Grandad can manage to keep his strength up even if it's only toast it's something positive in the right directionxxxx
Hope everyone is having a lovely start to this exciting week-not long before Sue is back with us again, yippee!
Love and crafty hugs,
Laine1972xxxxxx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteStunning gorgeous fabulous. I can't stop looking at it. I love the thought of you doing a happy little dance when you saw your finished result.
I don't know whether it is grunge or shabby chic as I don't really understand the difference but what I do know is it's something very special and I love it.
Lorraine well done you lucky lady, I hope you manage to complete your collection one day soon!
Love and hugs for all
Saba xxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteMmmmm. Think it is growing on me.
Shirley T.
So different but so appealing and attractive . Love it. Suits my personality. I will say no more! Lol
ReplyDeleteA bit busy for me Sue, but I do love the muted colour pallette. Thanks for sharing Susan x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteSecond Try!!,
I really like today's card and I don't usually like grunge at all!
However, I think it's more shabby chic than grunge and more chic than shabby!!
I love it, Thank you Sue,
Love Myra xxx
Absolutely Love This Card! I totally agree with Myra,s comment above , but this is really gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteHope you do a video or demo of this one as I would love to try it.
So excited I just got my iPad replacement this afternoon and now trying to catch up with everything , I found using the iPhone a bit too fiddly for me!
Hugs to all xo
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLove this card the flowers are brilliant. I couldn't quite see what you meant about the cheese cloth until I took a good look at the close up photos......fab, fab, fab.
Beverley W
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteThus is gorgeous, love the grungy effect and the cheesecloth in the background is quite unusual. I love the selection of flowers you gave used, the dandelion heads look fabulous. Oh Sue I think you should bring out your inner grungy more often! Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
What a gorgeous card, love it. The flowers are beautiful, love the grunge look.
ReplyDeleteJB xxxx
Hi Sue this is a stunning card. I love how you have used the dies and created this look. Have a great evening. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteThis is a lot of grunge. I am sure the photo does not do justice to a Sue Wilson card. I'll sleep on it tonight!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, i love, love, love this card today. The look is stunning.....Rosie xxx
ReplyDeleteHiya sue.
ReplyDeleteWow today's card is awesome it's right up my street. Wish u would do some more of this type. I love it xx
Good morning Sue. What a beautiful way to say thanks. Masculine colors. What type of adhesive do you use?
ReplyDeleteThanks
fab card ,love it ,Laura O
ReplyDeleteTheresa says
ReplyDeleteHi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
I love your card today sue x what a contrast to your usual cards x its good to come out of your comfort zone sometimes and its amazing what you can achieve x like many others have asked could you please please please share a video so I can make a grunge style card and not ( as my hubby calls it ) a dirty card !!! He means it in a nice way I'm sure x thankyou sue and hope your inner grunge resurfaces again soon sue xxx
steph your suggestion of sue twerking really made me chuckle xxx
Lorraine congratulations on winning on johns blog x I'm sure it must be your turn soon so you can complete your collection xxx
Massive hugs to all those who need one x
Theresa w xxx
I love it Sue, not your usual self, but it does one good to go beyond our boundaries sometimes....luv Ursula....xx
ReplyDeleteHellooooo Sue and the Wilsonettes! Oooooo Sue! First glance I thought ooooo it's busy....but yup, by the time I'd gotten to the last line it had quietly grown on me xx I started to see the strawberry tone in the flowers and went from there. I have this amazing image of you flicking the white paint! It's a take aim..... and fire! Lol! Adding to that the happy dance! Now you know how your Wilsonettes feel when they win something of yours! It's nice that you have done a completely different masterpiece xx Gorgeous and "thank you Sue" xx Sending love and hugs to you sue, your mom and family xx Also sending love and hugs to all our Wilsonettes who are in need of some xx Love Karen xx
ReplyDeleteI love it. It must be the grunge look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteInstantly loved this card Sue, cos when I started making cards I fell in love with the likes of Tim Holtz and Hels Sheridan and of course you.xx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteYour card does look quite shabby chic, which I love.
Regards
Joan from Newcastle
hi sue
ReplyDeletestunning card ,love it
barbara from warrington
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the shabby look and the colours look quite muted which are gorgeous.Maybe you should make more in this style.
Love it - keep unleashing your grunge!
ReplyDeleteWhat a surprise today!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely gorgeous and I am so glad everyone agrees. You should do this more often as your shabby chic is amazing. I would love to see a video too as it can be difficult to make a card in this style.
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWow, let that grunge flow as much as you like as this card is absolutely stunning & the colours are perfect in every way.
So refreshing to see something completely different & may I say it's beautiful & love it !!
Another gorgeous 'Sue' creation & would love to see more like this from such a talented lady...
Crafty Hugs
Haze T xx
Gesso and modelling paste next? Can't wait. Don't like the "thanks" but I see you've followed the triangle rule with the rest of it.
ReplyDeleteGood evening Sue & friends
ReplyDeleteWooooow I love your Grunge/shabby look the colours are amazing,how cool is that cheese cloth in the background it's wicked
Love the flowers & your dandilion clocks..
Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx
Molly ((((Hug's))) for you & your family Big hug for grandad xx
TOB Theresa Hug's coming your way xx
Beth hope your ok ((((Hug's)))) xx
Big (((((hug's ))))) for my Friends xx
Hi Sue and your crafty crew
ReplyDeleteWell isn't today's card a total change from your usual
And I have to agree with everyone else it is spectacular a wonderful crafty creation
I can just imagine you doing your happy dance and you had every reason to do it too I say let that creative grunge part of you out more often
Take care everyone
Theresa G
Hi Sue
ReplyDelete...yes this card is a little different than your usual style...but I am totally loving it....you have so much talent, you can pull off any style you try!!!
Love
Sam
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WOW! that's definately out of the box for you, Sue...LOL But it is fabulous! I love it!
ReplyDeleteDiane
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
I am usually a bit scared of distressing but this card is fabulous I will be giving
this one a go really like how it is done thankyou for the inspiration.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteGrunge is an area I've never explore.
But if today's card is an example - I like it!
Your card is really inspiring - Thank you for sharing.
Love Brenda xxx
Beautiful card Sue!! The flowers are gorgeous.. Nice colors..
ReplyDeleteSue
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous. My kind of crafting. Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the wonderful work you do.
Regards
Caroline MacH