Saturday 9 January 2016

Shining Sentiments


Hello there my crafty friends!  Today's video shows you how to turn your sentiment into a very focal point by giving it a bit of shine!  I hope that you will be able to spend a few minutes to watch the video!

The winner of this week's Wednesday Weekly Card Giveaway is:

Debra Kenworthy!!!
Congratulations!  Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your card.
























The finished dimensions are 7 1/4" x  8 3/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x















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124 comments:

Pam said...

Stunning card.
Congratulations to Debra
Good luck with CHC opening today although I hasten to say you will not need it.
Melody.and family always in my thoughts, Tracey too.
Hugs to all who need or want one, I wish you all the best.

hollyberry said...

A really beautiful card,gorgeous pastel colour.
Congratulations to the card winner.

Jan.moogie said...

Wow what a gorgeous card and fantastic video. Love the glazed words really awesome. Good luck today hugs x

tracy w said...

Hi Sue
Another stunning card my favourite colour great video to thank tracyw

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you a beautiful card and lovely technique, and a great video.
Have lots of fun today.
Congratulations to Debra.
Take care all Kitty.

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
For the blue and white lovers we are being really spoilt lately, lovely subtle shade and beautiful embossing folder with that little bit of colour.
Congratulations Debra,
all the best at CHA too Sue
Muriel x

Anonymous said...

Very nice card Sue.,lovely colours so delicate. Congratulations Debra. JJxx

karenlotty said...

Lovely card and video It's amazing how by heat embossing the sentiment it darkens/brightens it slightly

Roz McLellan said...

Hello Sue

Very pretty.

Love
Roz.x

A Happercrafter6 said...

Good morning Sue. Lovely card and useful video. Thank you. The sentiment looks great - will give the technique a go.
Jan
Northampton

Unknown said...

Morning Sue
Love the pretty colour on this card today.
Good video techniques and will be useful to come back to in the future.
Anne M xxx

CraftySuetoo said...

Hi Sue. Beautiful card but for some reason the video won't play properly on the laptop today, so as soon as I've written this I'm going to find a different gadget to watch it on. Have a fabulous time at the CHA, I'll bet it's an Aladdin's cave of crafty goodies.
Congratulations Debra on your win. Hugs to all. Sue XXX

JAO said...

Beautiful card Sue, love the colours.

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue. Another stunning card and great tutorial, thank you. I must remember to use my embossing powder on other elements of my cards, I tend to restrict it to just a stamped image, yet I can see from this design that it looks very good on frames and die cuts too.
Congratulations to Debra.x

Pat said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card today
Love the colours
Pat x

Unknown said...

To My Very Special Friend Sue,
"Fantastic Video" I Loved The Stunning Colour Palette And The Tremendous
Dies And Your Very Beautiful Embossing Folder, I Really Loved How You
Achieved Your Shiny Sentiment I Must Give This A Try As It Makes
Such A Difference.
Thank You For Sharing Your Tips And Techniques With Us, I Truly Appreciate
Everything You Do, You Inspire Me Daily.
Enjoy The CHA I'm Sure You Will.
Warmest Wishes To Your Wonderful Mom, And Colin.
Love And Huge Hugs To Yourself
From Sam xxx
Hugs To All Wilsonettes Congratulations To Debra For Winning The Beautiful Wednesday Card Gift Enjoy!!!!!
Huge Hugs To Lancashire Steph x

sharon said...

Beautiful card Sue, love the colours!
sharon :)

carol edwards said...

Lovely card Sue and really pretty colours. The embossing powders really look good. Enjoy CHA. Congratulations to Debra x

marg said...

Hello Sue
I will watch Video later but I do like the colours of this card!
Congrats to Debra!
Take care
love Marg

Karen Derbyshire said...

Love blue and white, a really pretty card Sue. Just settling down to watch the video.

Yvonne H said...

Good morning Sue,
Absolutely beautiful card, love blue & white together. What a great technique.
Congratulations to Debra. Sue enjoy CHA I'm sure you will. Yvonne xx

Chris Curry said...

Gorgeous card Sue and great techniques in the video. Love the colour you chose. Thank you. Xx

Jan on the Fosse said...

Love the card and the really pretty colour
Jan

Wendy L said...

Love the colour on your gorgeous card, xxx

Debra K. said...

Wow, I can't believe that I've won a card!! :D. Can't wait to receive it. Thanks everyone for congratulating me on my win.
Wonderful card today! It's great to see other crafting techniques being used. I love the colour of ink used. Debra x

Sandy G said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card. The sentiment really pops! Thank you for sharing. Have a great time at CHA.
Congratulations to Debra.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.

Unknown said...

Great card
Carol

Gloria Robey said...

Morning Sue ,I love the colour of your stunning card today .Great idea with the sentiment die .Gloria (Sidcup) xx

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, such a gorgeous card today, the Cool Peri is a fabulous colour. Great video showing how to make the card and the sentiment a focal element. Congrats Debra on winning the card giveaway. Have a good time at CHA Sue. Have a brilliant Saturday all. Bx

Unknown said...

GM Sue. Lovely card. Will watch video later. Enjoy CHA. Would love to go one day!

crossstitchmarg said...

Morning Sue,
Another stunning card I love it. I will have to watch the video later as I am busy today.
Congratulations to Debra.
Have a wonderful day
Maggie

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love the design. I am looking forward to watching the video later. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie

PharmacyMichele said...

Beautiful card, very pretty.

Congrats to the card winner.

Michele

lilian said...


Hi Sue, beautiful card, just love the colour,
Hope you have a great time at CHA.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall

Wacki Macky said...

What a beautiful card today Sue, the colours, shapes and construction are marvellous. I'll be watching the video later with a cuppa.

Lots of love and craftihappiness everyone,

Pearl x

TDQ Karen said...

Just beautiful.

Congratulations to Debra

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, wow I am going to watch this video in a minute when hubby brings me my tea, I can then relax in comfort, looking forward to it.

Congrats to Debra x

Oh I wished I was a fly on your shoulder at CHA today, have a great time.

Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
What a beautiful card I love everything about it.
Hugs x
Heather T

hazel young said...

stunning card Sue love the colours xx hazel

Anne said...

Another great card, Sue. Will have to watch the video later as off to see John and Julia shortly.

Anne (Northampton)

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Gorgeous card, love the way the sentiment pops. Another very informative video thank you.
Have a great day at CHA.
Lydia
X

Sandy (tort) said...

A lovely card.

Sandy (tort)

Karen M said...

Morning Sue
Beautiful card & colour,brilliant video,
Thank you
Karen M

nancyd said...

Morning Sue, a gorgeous card beautiful colours and the dies are fabulous.
Nancyd xx

Aspiring crafter said...

Lovely card Sue and look forward to video, have a great time this weekend!
XxRuth

June Horrocks said...

Love this card sue it's beautiful have a great time love June Horrocks xxxxxx

nattyboots said...

Lovely card again Sue
Congrats to your winner, have a great day
Elaine H X

shabbycraftcabin said...

Wow this is a beautiful card, love the colour. Ivy xx

Pen Sunshinepen said...

Wow lovely card and well done to the winner for the card.

Just love all the cards which are show and it is a great learning curve.

Crafty hugs Pen x

Izzy said...

Hi Sue,

Such a gorgeous card - love the shining sentiment and also the idea of cutting the central ornate section twice for added dimension, very efective...

Congratulations to Debra!

Izzy

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - this is such a pretty card. The video is great with some wonderful ideas and I particularly love the embossing technique. I would never have thought to emboss in this way. Thank you so much and have a wonderful time at CHA. Congratulations to Debra on wining a beautiful card. Best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Unknown said...

Love the delicate colour Sue and the bow with the twine is perfect.

Love Val in Spain x

dmj from kettering said...



What a good idea,



Doreen x



Lynne L said...

Beautiful card Sue & great video I love the embossed sentiment it makes a stunning focal point

Lynne L said...

Beautiful card Sue & great video I love the embossed sentiment it makes a stunning focal point

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Beautiful card and colours love it. love Jean Z xxx

Anonymous said...

Theresa says
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Really pretty card again sue x shall watch the video later hopefully x I would be like a child in a sweet shop at the cha so have a fantastic time and thankyou once again sue for your inspiration x
Congratulations to debra x
Take care everyone x
Theresa w xxx

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue
This is such a pretty card today and so delicate.
The triple layers of the sentiment and the double embossing really make the sentiment pop out from the card.
Lesley S x

Unknown said...

Stunning card today Sue. Thank you for sharing. Love the soft pastel colours. Have a great weekend everybody
Hugs Sylvia xx

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, I am loving all the new blue colours you are bring us. Great card, hope you enjoy CHA.

Love Rosemarie x x

Heather Treble said...

Hi Sue,
Gorgeous card, I treated myself to the two decorative noble rectangle sets with my Christmas money and love the way you have used them here as well as the lovely focal element, pretty colours too.
Congratulations to Debra and thanks for sharing,
Heather Treble

Julie Bee said...

Hi Sue

Lovely.

Best Wishes

Julie Bee

Scottydog said...

You are really spoiling me this week with all these blue cards Sue. Another idea to use! Thank you!
Congratulations Debra!

Paula said...

That's a very pretty card Sue, and in my favourite colours too. :) I'm off to make a cup of tea so I can relax while watching the video.
Paula x
(WelshPaula)

Nannieflash said...

Good Morning Sue, another dry day though cloudy I hope it lasts as I have to take the dog for a walk later on.
Another beautiful card and gorgeous colour choice to. I hope you have a fabulous weekend ours is a shopping day tomorrow, not much fun. hugs Shirleyxxx

Unknown said...

Morning sue

Love it.

Congrats to Debra well done xx

auscrafts said...

love the embossed sentiment

Beryl said...

Beautiful card Sue. Congratulations to Debra.

Sonia Stephenson said...

Hi Sue. Stunning card, love the beautiful colours. Congratulations to Debra. Have a great day. Hugs to all xxx

gwen70 said...

This has the WOW factor Sue, love it

Evis M said...

Hi Sue.
A lovely card again. Very pretty.
Regards,
Evis M.

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Lovely colours and a beautiful background. Congratulations to the lucky card winner.

Tressa said...

A beautiful card. Love the colour used. Seems some Adirondack inks are now having to go on the shoping list along with the myriad of other things which I am struggling to prioritise. Hope the CHA goes well.

Teresa

Jess Watson said...

Hi Sue, lovely card today, design so versatile for all occasions.
Congratulation to today's card winner.
Take care, Jess xxx

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Love this card and it is classic Sue. Shows off all the dies to their full potential.

CraftyJo said...

Beautiful :)

Yorks butterfly said...

Gosh Sue, this is beautiful love the way you have done the background and what a great tip for the sentiment, one I will certainly be trying. Thank you for sharing, Such a beautiful card and as usual a great video.
Wendyx

Anonymous said...

Great video. Do you ever apply the ink to the inside of the embossing folder to achieve the inking step and the embossing/debossing at the same time? Does that make sense?

Beautiful card today....always thankful for videos....I'm such a visual learner.

Jan D., Florida, USA

Bejay said...

Hi, Sue,
What a beautiful card today! I love the fact that you've 'promoted' the sentiment into the focal point of the card...very pretty indeed. I'm looking forward to watching the video a bit later today. Have fun at the CHA :)
Bejay x

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card and the sentiment looks great, thanks for the brilliant video as well
Congratulations Debra on winning such a beautiful card

Hugs and best wishes everyone
Pat

SuzzieQ said...

Lovely and awesome card today. I will have to wait until later today to view your video. Thank you for sharing your creations with us crafters.

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
This card is divine. You are a super-talented person, the way you use all the dies and embossing the sentiment is just a masterstroke! I shall certainly adopt that technique.
Have a great time at the CHA.
Hugs, Rose

hettygarlick said...

That's beautiful and I love the effect of the heat embossing. I would never have thought of doing it on the background card like that. I learn something new every day from you Sue!

Dorothy of Baldock, GB said...

Hi Sue,

Loved watching your informative video, also what a beautiful card, just my favourite colour too.

Different techniques throughout, loved the heat embossing too. (Old favourite of mine, so must try and use it more often).

Love n hugs from Dorothy of Baldock

Lorraine Freeman said...

I will watch the video later Sue but the card is lovely :)
Weefortune, I am so sorry for your loss.
Laine, I had a set of circle dies (not SW!) and have two presents on their way one of which could be more dies. All orders have arrived and I now have £20 Amazon credit plus more cash to spend. I am so lucky. I hope Darcy is better now. I do not envy you the task of getting cats into baskets.
Maria A, thank you I had a lovely but tiring day, I was too exhausted to go out in the evening.
Hazel T, I hope you had a wonderful 60 th.
Congratulations Debra.
Thanks to Frances, Theresa, Cheryl and Long Island Jan for my birthday wishes. I appreciate them all.
Wheely, thank you too. I hope the migraines continue to ease.
My head does not like me today but I have popped along to a friend's open house to look at the new Stamping up catalogue. It's very nice stuff but expensive and I would rather spend my money on Sue items. Made a pretty thank you card so that will be very useful. At least I can combine Christmas and Birthday :)
Going to chat to my Mum and the see if daughter wants to watch some tv. If not then I shall play with some goodies.
Wishing good things to all xxx

Lynn Dalby said...

Hello Sue.

I love the background, the delicate colouring and the sentiment. They all work together so well. Thanks for sharing.

Congratulations Debra Kenworthy.

Best wishes

barbara macaskill said...

Love how delicate this card looks! The shining sentiment is truly the star of the show! TFS!

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a very informative video and a beautiful card. Thanks for reminding us to use our embossing powders more and not just for outlines. I hope CHA has started well and you will have time to enjoy it.

Debra - Congratulations on being the Wednesday Winner, you will receive a beautiful card.

Frances

Rosemary Stickland said...

Beautiful card, I love your bows.
Rosemary xx

Kate's Cards said...

I do love that background folder. The card is lovely xxx

Jean said...

So very pretty!

Anonymous said...

Lovely card again, Sue, and love Julia's idea for double embossed shiny sentiments. Nice use of the noble dies, total favourites! Great video, as ever, thank you.
Well done to Debra on the card win.
Haze T - belated greetings on the big 6-0, hope you had a good day.
Hugs to all; Melody, missing you and Molly and sending good wishes, also to Tracy and her wig!

'P' in Wales

Karen Drew said...

Lovely elegant card. Love the subtle colours from the ink pad. i am going to give inking up my sentiments and embossing them a go. Fab idea. thank you
Luv
Karen

Hazel said...

Stunning card Sue. Love that sentiment die, might have to see if my local craft shop has it. Hazel X

terrie said...

Congrats to this week winner...
Sue your card is stunning...such a pretty color and card...well done and thanks for the video...

gailgale said...

Lovely card!!!
I love the purple but it would look pretty in any color. One of those kind of cards.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue the peri is such a pretty shade in your card. Layering up and embossing the sentiment certainly makes a focus so it is thank you to you and to Julia for this technique. Love from Jackie xx

Vie carter said...

Lovely colour choice and love the design

Vie
X

Jackie Meechan said...

Gorgeous card Sue as usual new ideas.
Well done to Debra for winning card.
Hugs
CcraftyJacq
XX

Jan's Paper Flowers said...

Hi Sue...another beautiful card. I love the colors and that embossing folder is a real favorite of mine. Hope CHA is awesome.
Congratulations Debra on your win...I'd love to own a card made by Sue Wilson. Enjoy!!! Sam, I hope you feel better. Laine, I hope Dacey is better. Hoping Yvonne, Beth and Rebecca are all ok. Special hugs to Melody, Molly and Tracy.
Have a beautiful afternoon/evening everyone!
Crafty hugs,
Jan

Elsie Smith said...

Hi Sue. A gorgeous card and embossing the sentiment certainly makes it stand out. xx

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue, I saw you do this on TV and I agree it really works. Nice card by the way.

Lisbeth

annieb49 said...

Hi, lovely lady another beautiful card.
Crafty hugs from AnnieB. Northants

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Gorgeous card so elegant.

Hugs to all

Annx without an "e"

Unknown said...

This is lovely Sue! I like how you made the sentiment really fill the backing oval.
Congratulations to Debra!
Big hug
Julie E

iReneM said...


Great video tut and a beautiful card

x

Unknown said...

Evening Sue sorry im late today. Todays card is gorgeous and I love the dies and the colours
are wonderful.

Debs A xxx

KarinsArtScrap said...

it's a very beautiful card Sue

gr karin

Jane Franklin said...

Great card very pretty. Best wishes to all. Jxxx

liz spooner said...

Very pretty and elegant today Sue.xx

Lynda's craft's said...

Good evenig Sue & friends
Gorgeous card quite elegant lovely colours could use for many different occasions
Late again not been very good this week I had three back teeth out Tuesday then
yesterday had to go back to dentist as really painful she said I had a bad infection
So now got two lots of antibiotics & pain killers hope they kick in soon.
Will watch Video
Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx

Congratulations Debra on winning Wednesday card xx

Hug's for TRACY TOB THERESA
Wheely Bad hope your feeling better Hug's & cuddles for Billy xx
Melody Francis your in my thoughts & prayers Hug's for you & Molly xx
Barbara (SABA) Val & family .your in my thoughts & prayers

Hug's for all friends & everyone xx

Theresa said...

what a great use of the ink. the sentiment looks so cool like that, hugs xx

Lesley said...

Lovely card and video. A stunning way to use the sentiment as a focal point. This card could be made in other colours. Enjoy CHA.

Maureen Killen said...

Hello Sue,
What a beautiful card today, it really is gorgeous.
Congratulations to Debra.
Love to all
Maureen xxx

Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda said...

Hi Sue, love today's card it's gorgeous!!!
Congratulations to Debra!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lynda xxx

Di said...

Hi Sue,
Stunning card, love the way you did the sentiment. Beautiful colourway.
Di B. x

Dawn Holben said...

Wow Sue that is definately one stunning card, I love the colour and the shading
on this one.
The shiny sentiment looks fab and love how you have done it.
Will watch the video properly tomorrow when I get a bit of me time.

Dawn x

hazel said...

Hi Sue
Very beautiful colours and card
Take care
Hazel G XX

Diane Green said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card today
Thank you for sharing
Love Diane G xxxxx

Laura O said...

fab card ,love it ,have missed a few days of your blog and just checked them now and the too are all fantastic cards .Laura O

Sandy H said...

Stunning card. I love your sentiment dies.
Congratulations to Debra.

Eunice said...

What a great idea for making the sentiment pop!

Txcowgirl said...

A very lovely card Sue. I am looking forward to watching the video, as I have several new ones to catch up on. When I'm folding clothes I sit and watch Sue all morning, it makes laundry a chore to look forward to.

America said...

Love the Color and brilliant to heat-emboss the framing as well as sentiment for super lovely shine that makes this such a beauty! (I also like to off-set sentiments with extra layer in a darker tone to make it pop even more). Adding the extra layers always creates a great look of amazing dimension and I love that you've done that here. Fabulous way to use longer multi-ribbons too. So gorgeous. Another great Video!