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Tuesday 5 April 2016
Faux Letterpress Technique
Hi crafters! If you love the look of letterpressing, but haven't tried it, this technique is very similar but ever so simple to achieve! I hope you enjoy the video.
The finished dimensions are 8" x 9 1/2" in size. All for now, Sue x
Love the card , just beautiful. Tracey, you are doing so well, you are one very brave lady, keep it going, the finish line is in sight. Wheelybad, well done on your marathon sewing exercise. Daily hugs to all, Melody, Molly, Tina and family, Tracey.
Morning Sue. This is a beautiful card and the colours are gorgeous. Thanks for another great video and i will have a try at this technique. Best Wishes. Denise T x
Great (big!) card, Sue, love the blue colour and the faux technique looks easy to achieve. See you're using the Platinum now, glad my GC behaving or would otherwise be tempted! Thanks for the video.
Good morning Sue. Love this technique, it looks so effective. Fantastic card and video, it's great to be able to craft alongside you. Again, the only thing I have from this demo is the inkpad, but the great thing about your dies is that they're so adaptable I'm sure I'll be able to use some that are in my collection. Tracy - you're doing brilliantly, keep looking after yourself and don't be in too much of a rush to go back to work, build up gradually. Wheelybad - sounds like a marathon sewing session but well worth it. Hugs to all. Sue XXX
Hi Sue, this card is stunning, and the video showing the technique, is as always brilliant. A great effect to be achieved with card and an ink pad. Lovely dies used too. Have a fab day. Bx
Morning Sue. So nice to see you not struggling with the Platinum for once, you certainly need a Sue Wilson friendly set to work on in the tv studio ! Now this IS my kind of letter pressing, easy to do without any unforseen booboo's when under inking the folder. Love this card, and the dies from the borders to the centre focal point are beautiful. Whenever I sit and watch your video day's you make me want to go to my craft shop and spend, then I realise she doesn't take buttons as payment lol. Talking of booboo's - guess who forgot to tape down the back of 3 layers of card when triple stamping with the heart die yesterday ? Yep, you got it in one guess lol, think i'll blame it on the crohns flare up that made me feel unwell all day and I tried crafting through it to try and lift my spirits to ignore how I really felt, guess it didn't work as it took my concentration so I completely messed up lol. Oh we'll, I'd stamped the flower heart twice so I sat and coloured that in for something easy to do so at least I didn't feel lazy and didn't give in to how I felt Steph 1 - crohn's 0 😊
Have a good day Sue sending hugs. Love & hugs to Tina and Sam xxx
Good morning Sue. Thank you for another great video tutorial, what a clever technique!! I'm placing the Snow Cap ink pad at the top of my wishlist! A stunning card, I love all the wonderful inspiration you bring to us-thank you.x
A lovely, striking card Sue. I have watched the video and noticed you used a different configuration of plates with the platinum when cutting with your dies. Is that easier I wonder, not that I have difficulties with this great machine. Thank you. Xx
Morning Sue, Wow this card is gorgeous, I must Give this technique a try, you make it look so easy. I'm off to a craft workshop this morning, a nice break from babysitting my Grandchildfen. As much as I love my Grandchukdren it's nice to have a little time to myself. Happy Crafting everyone Maggie
Love this card. Doing the background your way, makes it look so much easier. I needed cheering up this morning, some kind person put a huge post through the back window of my car during the night!! Have a great day everybody Hugs Sylvia xx
Hello Sue and all Love the colour, the dies and the fantastic technique, checked straight away but no white stamp pad :-(. Will be online straight after this and for the Wellington die too, slowly going through the wish list but as I take one off the beginning I add three to the other end lol !!! It is like Topsy. Great to hear you are close to the end of the treatment Tracy, Muriel x
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous. I will be watching the video later with a nice cup of tea it will be my little treat. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie
Hello Sie Will watch when I've had a cuppa looks a great card though! Tracy keep going you will get better! Sylvia what a nice treat for you,and your car, I can hear the cussing from hear! Hope you're covered enough to get it done today! Take care Love Marg
Now this reverse letterpress technique looks much easier than the regular one - will give it a try, I'm sure I've got a white inkpad somewhere in the craft cave!...and I was wondering when the Bed of Roses folder would pop up again...lol
Hello Sue Today's card is really beautiful and I enjoyed watching the video. This is a great technique and the embossing looks stunning using the French Navy coloured card. Lesley S x
The Faux Letter Press technique over the Rich Blue is stunning. Love your combo of dies here along with that fab tutorial. Thanks for always inspiring us with simple to follow videos.
Good Morning Sue on a bright and sunny morning. What a striking card that background really pops of the card, love the diecuts as well. hugs Shirleyxxxxxx
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, sorry a bit late on parade today, got our grandson with us for the next 3 days so things are all out of order. I did watch the video when I had my breakfast though and thought it was a great technique to do the colouring the way you did.
Been looking at the gallery pictures on Ally Pally website of the previous shows and winners of prizes with you and also John and Julia, looking forward to seeing you all, only 4 days to go.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
What a fantastic idea - I will definitely be trying this technique out just as soon as I get the chance! It particularly appeals to me as it gets rid of the need for the clean up operation that follows the normal letterpress technique; less time cleaning means more time for crafting, what more could we ask for?! :D
I also love the look of the Brisbane dies being offset - it's inspired me to go through my collection and see what some of the other dies look like when offset together.
morning Sue, beautiful card, the faux letterpress technique looks beautiful on the Embossing Folder and so much cleaner that ordinary Letterpress technique. Thank you for sharing. Wendyx
Such a pretty card, and another in a favourite colour! :) I'm off to make a cup of tea so I can watch the video in comfort. Hugs to all in need today, Paula x (WelshPaula)
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x I love your card today sue x will watch the video later after my chores x it always gives me an incentive to finish them quicker ! Tracy not long to go now x you are being so brave xx Wheely bad sounds like you have been really busy x get some rest we have missed you x Sylvia what an awful thing to happen x hope you get it sorted x Sending hugs to all the wilsonettes x Theresa w xxx
Hi Sue Oh wow thus is beautiful, love this embossing folder but doesn't it look gorgeous with the white on French navy. Must dig my white ink pad out and give it a go! The dies are beautiful too but having finally found the lattice striplet I must be good! Thank you for sharing. Love Diane G xxxx Tracey my lovely lady sending you a hug, you are so close now, keep going and be kind to yourself xxxx
Morning Sue. What a stunning card today (of course it is - it's blue and white). This is a really interesting technique. I do like the effects achieved using the letterpress technique, but I do get fed up having to clean the embossing folders afterwards. This is so much better and easier to clean up.
Hi Sue, Clever alternative to letterpressing and one I've used successfully ever since I watched your video. Your card is really lovely, reminds me of Wedgewood pottery - must be the blue colour. I haven't got the Australian border but will sort of copy the layout with others I've got. That's the beauty about your dies, they'll all work beautifully together. Hugs, Rose
Hello Sue, How clever of you to think of another technique- this would should be foolproof too!! Will be trying this later! Beautiful card the dark blue looks beautiful embossed like that! As for my friend Maureen!! You know the one I mean - she has planted a daffodil - presumably to flower in June!! I love her really - good friends are hard to find!! Have a lovely day everyone! Myra xxx
Hi Sue, love this card and the faux letterpress technique, it is much cleaner to do! I have seen you use the Wellington die in so many different ways that it really has got to go on the list :-) Great video as usual and although the Platinum machine looks good I don't think I have room on my desk for one. If in future the GC gives up I may have to think again especially as I believe they will be converting it to an electronic machine.
Sylvia - what an awful thing to happen, hope you can get it sorted out quickly. Wheely Bad - well done but get plenty of rest now.
Meeting a friend today for the first time in ages and we are going out to lunch so I must away and get ready.
Morning Sue, This card is beautiful, I am one who hasn't tried letterpress yet, although I absolutely love the look. I'm off to see how you have done it !! Lots of love from Patricia xx
Hi Sue A very nice card, although larger than ones I usually make,and a pity it needs so many different die sets to create. It would be nice to see a card using just one complete set and perhaps an embossing folder. Margaret xx
Love the inking technique....so much easier than having to clean an embossing folder. Will have to check out the Snow Cap ink pad...I love stamping white onto dark colors or kraft, but the brands I've tried in the past have been prone to drying up...don't know what it is about white inks that causes this to happen. Adirondack is a brand I like, too.
I noticed you have a new machine for cutting and embossing...cool.
Great card and video again today...thanks for all your wonderful ideas.
Fabulous as always will catch the video later after hospital appt.
Wheely. My Uve been a very busy lady. All that sewing bet u were pleased with ur self as I'm sure she was too. Now have a well earned rest. Thought I'd not seen u around for a bit. I just assumed ur pesky migraines were giving u a hard time as usual lol. X
Good afternoon Sue & Willsonetts WOW stunning card Sue love everything about it I haven't had a chance to watch video yet I'm sure it will be great as usual. Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx
TRACY my lovely friend don't be too hard on yourself your doing so well & coming too.the end of the road. Your an amazing lady BIG HUG'S Lynda xxx
WHEELY BAD wow all that machining well done it's a shame you can't show a picture of the costume. Please rest today you must be shattered my friend. Love & Hug's from me. & paw cuddles for Billy from Annie & Bambie & Freddy beaky Parrot not sure he will want one from him though.HaHa xxxxx
FLUFFYCAT enjoy your lunch with your friend Hug's xx
Sylvia thinking of you how awful hope you get it sorted ASP take care Hug's xx
Hug's for Tina, BETH B Molly Melody Lain Tob & Maria & anyone who neads a hug.XXX
Hi Sue, So sorry I haven't left any comments for a few days but my iPad kept freezing and wouldn't let me get through to the comments page ( I think I told you that before) . Well after another Apple download to stop this happening, it finally seems to have worked! I tried once to leave a message using my phone, but it was too much of a faff ! So all I've got to do now is catch up with everyone's comments. Today's card is lovely- I love faux letterpressing and the colours you have chosen. Love and hugs to all, Alison xxxx
Hi Sue Gorgeous card I love this way off faux letter pressing it looks so much easier! All dies used are stunning and the embossing folder is my all time favourite. Hugs x Heather T
Hi Sue I have the snow cap ink pad and the bed of roses EF so can at least do the background and then substitute some of the many Sue Wilson dies I have to make something similar to this beautiful card. By the way I loved the pinpoint folder you used on the Hochanda shows, very like the bed of roses! Tracy, glad things are going well and you are nearly at the end of the treatment but give yourself plenty of recovery time before going back to work, special hugs to you
Stunning card today! I enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing. You taught me something today on the video. I will have to try this faux letterpress technique. Great way to "tone down" a dark or brighter color layer on one's card.
Hi Sue and all your crafty crew Beautiful card Sue love the technique and as others say it is one to try Your card is very pretty and is very achievable for everyone Hugs to everyone that needs one Love. Theresa G xx
To My Very Special Dearest Friend Sue, I'm Truly Sorry I've Not Called In For A Couple Of Days But I've Not Been Feeling Top Knotch, Still Not Too Good..... I Love Today's Extremely Classy Rich Card The Faux Letter Press Is Something I Should Try As I Have The Fabulous Bed Of Roses Embossing Folder, The Faux Letter Pressing Looked Outstanding On The Navy Card Very Rich And Elegant. I Loved The Way You Mixed All Your Tremendous Dies Together To Create Your Awesome Card. I Can't Begin To Thank You Enough For Everything You Do, You Are Extremely Talented And Inspire Us All I For One Really Appreciate All That You Do. Your Going To Be Very Busy Over The Next Week Or So With Ally Pally And More Wonderful Shows On Hochanda. Warmest Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather Love And Huge Hugs To Yourself Love From Sam xxx Hugs To All Wilsonettes Hugs To Lancashire Steph..
Hi, Sue, It's five in the afternoon and there is brilliant sunshine...although the clouds are beginning to fill the sky and the weather programme on my laptop is telling me that, for the Truro area at least, there's going to be rain every day until the end of NEXT week!!! If that's true it looks like I'll have time to play in my craft room...a win, win situation lol. Today's card is really pretty and I love the easy letterpress instructions :). The embossing folder is on my wish list but it looks like I need to add the snow cap ink pad. For some reason I don't have a single white ink pad in my collection!! I need to remedy that so I can practise my backgrounds using your technique :). Bejay xx
Dear Sue What a gorgeous card. I love the faux letterpress look I've never tried to do it though so will be watching the video several times to get the hang of it then trying it out. Love the blue and white colour palette you have used and the dies are beautiful. Best wishes from Katie-Louise sweetlove
Dear Sue Just seen your video. What a clever idea to use a white ink pads to run over the embossed card ! I think I will try this as it seems simpler than the normal faux letterpress method. I think I have that adirondak white ink pad so I'm itching to have a go now! Plus I got some beautiful card stock from Julia Watts website not so long ago so I'm ready to go! Best wishes from katie-Louise sweetlove
Hi Sue, late for me today, but better late then never as they saying goes, Today's card is a treat, love this embossing folder and the letterpress technique. Have a lovely evening everyone, take care, Jess xxx
Hi Sue, I really enjoyed your video tutorial on this wonderful technique. Yet again a very superb design, and great colour choice. Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Hi Sue Beautiful card & love everything about the design. Gorgeous colours & love the faux letterpress which looks amazing. Always very impressed with the way you make every card have so much depth & dimension & look as though they have been bought in one of those 'Little Expensive Boutiques' without price tags attached & have taken hours to create.. Stunning & beautiful as always.
Hello my lovlies, so sorry to have been absent for so long. I am not sure why it has worked out that way. I loved all of Sue's shows over the weekend and have them all recorded. I bought the beautiful embossing folder that has the roses and pin points so I am looking forward to using that. I also got my first pot of cosmic shimmer glue :) Love today's card especially the deep blue Sue, thanks. I hope everyone is doing ok, I will try to catch up over the next few days. Wishing good things to all xxx
Hi Sue, Stunning card once again, thank you so much for giving so much of yourself with all the new techniques you share. Love the colour of the card. You inspire me . Di B. x
Just catching up on your bloging and love how you made this card, its awesome. Great to see you using the platinum and with the calibur plates never thought to cut with them too, so thanks for the tip. xxxxxxxxxx
Love the card , just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTracey, you are doing so well, you are one very brave lady, keep it going, the finish line is in sight.
Wheelybad, well done on your marathon sewing exercise.
Daily hugs to all, Melody, Molly, Tina and family, Tracey.
Morning Sue, beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteNancyd xx
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Thank you and a great video too.
I shall try this one at the weekend.
Take care Kitty.
Morning Sue. This is a beautiful card and the colours are gorgeous. Thanks for another great video and i will have a try at this technique.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes.
Denise T x
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning card & I just love this technique. Yvonne xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning card and video love the colours and the dies thank you tracyw x
Great (big!) card, Sue, love the blue colour and the faux technique looks easy to achieve. See you're using the Platinum now, glad my GC behaving or would otherwise be tempted! Thanks for the video.
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Lovely card and colours
ReplyDeleteNice technique Sue, will have to give this a try. Like card and colour too. JJxx
ReplyDeletePretty design, maybe a little dark for me but love the print x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great technique love the colours and dies.
Love and crafty hugs
Tina T xxxx
Great card Sue.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the colours today. Really nice card too! will watch later to get the technique.
Love the die combination .
Anne M xxx
Great technique! Wonderful card with a lovely colour combination. Debra x
ReplyDeleteWell ... The video makes it look easy but we'll have to see what happens when I try to do the background! Lovely card. Thanks, Sue.
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Good morning Sue. Love this technique, it looks so effective. Fantastic card and video, it's great to be able to craft alongside you. Again, the only thing I have from this demo is the inkpad, but the great thing about your dies is that they're so adaptable I'm sure I'll be able to use some that are in my collection.
ReplyDeleteTracy - you're doing brilliantly, keep looking after yourself and don't be in too much of a rush to go back to work, build up gradually. Wheelybad - sounds like a marathon sewing session but well worth it. Hugs to all. Sue XXX
Hi Sue, this card is stunning, and the video showing the technique, is as always brilliant. A great effect to be achieved with card and an ink pad. Lovely dies used too. Have a fab day. Bx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue. So nice to see you not struggling with the Platinum for once, you certainly need a Sue Wilson friendly set to work on in the tv studio !
ReplyDeleteNow this IS my kind of letter pressing, easy to do without any unforseen booboo's when under inking the folder. Love this card, and the dies from the borders to the centre focal point are beautiful. Whenever I sit and watch your video day's you make me want to go to my craft shop and spend, then I realise she doesn't take buttons as payment lol.
Talking of booboo's - guess who forgot to tape down the back of 3 layers of card when triple stamping with the heart die yesterday ? Yep, you got it in one guess lol, think i'll blame it on the crohns flare up that made me feel unwell all day and I tried crafting through it to try and lift my spirits to ignore how I really felt, guess it didn't work as it took my concentration so I completely messed up lol. Oh we'll, I'd stamped the flower heart twice so I sat and coloured that in for something easy to do so at least I didn't feel lazy and didn't give in to how I felt Steph 1 - crohn's 0 😊
Have a good day Sue sending hugs.
Love & hugs to Tina and Sam xxx
Stunning card, really beautiful.
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Stunning card Sue love the colours and technique xx hazel
ReplyDeleteGM Sue. Lovely lovely card. Fab embossing folder. Will watch video later.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue. Will watch video later and then try.
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Northampton
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Great looking card love this technique.
Jan
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card and technique
Happy crafting
Love and hugs to all
Love Tina xxxx
Good morning Sue. Thank you for another great video tutorial, what a clever technique!!
ReplyDeleteI'm placing the Snow Cap ink pad at the top of my wishlist! A stunning card, I love all the wonderful inspiration you bring to us-thank you.x
Stunning card,love the background.
ReplyDeleteA lovely, striking card Sue. I have watched the video and noticed you used a different configuration of plates with the platinum when cutting with your dies. Is that easier I wonder, not that I have difficulties with this great machine. Thank you. Xx
ReplyDeleteA really lovely card Sue, i will watch the video later Sue with my Well earned Coffee.
ReplyDeleteTake Care
Elaine H X
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWow this card is gorgeous, I must Give this technique a try, you make it look so easy.
I'm off to a craft workshop this morning, a nice break from babysitting my Grandchildfen. As much as I love my Grandchukdren it's nice to have a little time to myself.
Happy Crafting everyone
Maggie
Good morning Sue and everyone
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card and great video. I have recently bought a white ink pad so will definitely give this tecnique a go. It looks lovely.
Love Helen xxx
This is such a lovely card Sue and I am looking forward to watching the video,
ReplyDeleteXxxRuth
Lovely strong colour and I love today's dies, fabulous card
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Just getting ready for my monthly hike so will save your video until I get home. Looks interesting. SueL x
ReplyDeleteLove this card. Doing the background your way, makes it look so much easier. I needed cheering up this morning, some kind person put a huge post through the back window of my car during the night!! Have a great day everybody
ReplyDeleteHugs Sylvia xx
Hi Sue, Beautiful card love the letter pressing, still have not tried it. love Jean Z xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteLove the colour, the dies and the fantastic technique, checked straight away but no white stamp pad :-(. Will be online straight after this and for the Wellington die too, slowly going through the wish list but as I take one off the beginning I add three to the other end lol !!! It is like Topsy.
Great to hear you are close to the end of the treatment Tracy,
Muriel x
Hi Sue. Stunning card. Have a great day. Hugs to all xxx
ReplyDeleteWill need to watch video later Work really gets in the way these days Lovely card and seeing others comments I'm intrigued White ink pad...?
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue today's card is gorgeous. I will be watching the video later with a nice cup of tea it will be my little treat. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteHello Sie
ReplyDeleteWill watch when I've had a cuppa looks a great card though!
Tracy keep going you will get better!
Sylvia what a nice treat for you,and your car, I can hear the cussing from hear!
Hope you're covered enough to get it done today!
Take care
Love Marg
Beautiful card Sue love your gorgeous dies and colours
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Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteNow this reverse letterpress technique looks much easier than the regular one - will give it a try, I'm sure I've got a white inkpad somewhere in the craft cave!...and I was wondering when the Bed of Roses folder would pop up again...lol
Izzy
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteToday's card is really beautiful and I enjoyed watching the video.
This is a great technique and the embossing looks stunning using the French Navy coloured card.
Lesley S x
The Faux Letter Press technique over the Rich Blue is stunning. Love your combo of dies here along with that fab tutorial. Thanks for always inspiring us with simple to follow videos.
ReplyDeleteLove the background, the bed of the roses is my favourite embossing folder, so will definitely give this a try x
ReplyDeleteThis looks good, Sue. Will watch the video later.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
Interesting technique, love the card.
ReplyDeleteRosemary xx
Stunning card love the colours and dies thank you sue xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue - a wonderful card and I really love the colour too. Will watch your video later. Best wishes
ReplyDeleteYvonneMayxx
A really stunning card Sue. Love the colour and dies used.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, Great card and I love this technique. I think I will find it a bit easier than the other letterpress which I always seem to mess up.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie x x
This looks really pretty. I've never been very successful with letterpress so hoping your video will help.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue, never tried the letterpress technique. Will put it on my 'to do list'
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeletegorgeous card, love the bed of roses E/F, going to have to buy it.
Thanks for the video too.
Lydia
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Beautiful card Sue. Enjoyed watching the video.
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HI Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card I will watch the video later on
thanks for sharing with us
Hugs Sarah xxx
Good morning Sue, another great technique , beautiful! Love, Ivy C x
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ReplyDeleteHi Sue, lovely coloured card, will have to watch video, straight away (normally save them for bed time ).
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
Good Morning Sue on a bright and sunny morning. What a striking card that background really pops of the card, love the diecuts as well. hugs Shirleyxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteLike this technique, great card.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes, sorry a bit late on parade today, got our grandson with us for the next 3 days so things are all out of order. I did watch the video when I had my breakfast though and thought it was a great technique to do the colouring the way you did.
ReplyDeleteBeen looking at the gallery pictures on Ally Pally website of the previous shows and winners of prizes with you and also John and Julia, looking forward to seeing you all, only 4 days to go.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Simply beautiful, wonderful video, do keep them coming Sue, they really do help
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea - I will definitely be trying this technique out just as soon as I get the chance! It particularly appeals to me as it gets rid of the need for the clean up operation that follows the normal letterpress technique; less time cleaning means more time for crafting, what more could we ask for?! :D
I also love the look of the Brisbane dies being offset - it's inspired me to go through my collection and see what some of the other dies look like when offset together.
As always, thanks for the inspiration!
Laura x
A really stunning card, I love the dies used and the colour:0)
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ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Gorgeous card very striking love the technique.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
morning Sue, beautiful card, the faux letterpress technique looks beautiful on the Embossing Folder and so much cleaner that ordinary Letterpress technique. Thank you for sharing.
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Beautiful Card Sue!
ReplyDeleteI love the dies and the colours used.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Such a pretty card, and another in a favourite colour! :) I'm off to make a cup of tea so I can watch the video in comfort.
ReplyDeleteHugs to all in need today,
Paula x
(WelshPaula)
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely card and I love the letter press effect. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteI love your card today sue x will watch the video later after my chores x it always gives me an incentive to finish them quicker !
Tracy not long to go now x you are being so brave xx
Wheely bad sounds like you have been really busy x get some rest we have missed you x
Sylvia what an awful thing to happen x hope you get it sorted x
Sending hugs to all the wilsonettes x
Theresa w xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteOh wow thus is beautiful, love this embossing folder but doesn't it look gorgeous with the white on French navy. Must dig my white ink pad out and give it a go! The dies are beautiful too but having finally found the lattice striplet I must be good! Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxxx
Tracey my lovely lady sending you a hug, you are so close now, keep going and be kind to yourself xxxx
Morning Sue. What a stunning card today (of course it is - it's blue and white). This is a really interesting technique. I do like the effects achieved using the letterpress technique, but I do get fed up having to clean the embossing folders afterwards. This is so much better and easier to clean up.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Lisbeth
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteClever alternative to letterpressing and one I've used successfully ever since I watched your video. Your card is really lovely, reminds me of Wedgewood pottery - must be the blue colour.
I haven't got the Australian border but will sort of copy the layout with others I've got. That's the beauty about your dies, they'll all work beautifully together.
Hugs, Rose
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteHow clever of you to think of another technique- this would should be foolproof too!! Will be trying this later!
Beautiful card the dark blue looks beautiful embossed like that!
As for my friend Maureen!! You know the one I mean - she has planted a daffodil - presumably to flower in June!! I love her really - good friends are hard to find!!
Have a lovely day everyone!
Myra xxx
Hi Sue, love this card and the faux letterpress technique, it is much cleaner to do! I have seen you use the Wellington die in so many different ways that it really has got to go on the list :-) Great video as usual and although the Platinum machine looks good I don't think I have room on my desk for one. If in future the GC gives up I may have to think again especially as I believe they will be converting it to an electronic machine.
ReplyDeleteSylvia - what an awful thing to happen, hope you can get it sorted out quickly.
Wheely Bad - well done but get plenty of rest now.
Meeting a friend today for the first time in ages and we are going out to lunch so I must away and get ready.
Frances
Hi Sue, a beautiful card. The 'bed of roses' embossing folder used for faux letter pressing is gorgeous. Thanks for your video.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, This card is beautiful, I am one who hasn't tried letterpress yet, although I absolutely love the look. I'm off to see how you have done it !!
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and the letterpress technique is great.
Especially love this embossing folder and find it so useful for my crafting.
Lol Barbara W xx
Love the card today Sue, the techniques you use are lovely and they show off your products so well.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Lots of love and craftihappiness everyone,
Pearl x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA very nice card, although larger than ones I usually make,and a pity it needs so many different die sets to create. It would be nice to see a card using just one complete set and perhaps an embossing folder.
Margaret xx
Gorgeous card. The colour card you have used is gorgeous. Will watch video later. Very interested.
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CraftyJacq
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Beautiful card. Love this faux letterpress technique using the snow cap pad, very effective.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
What a stunning technique and such a beautiful finished card....luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteStunning card and an easy technique, so much better than letterpressing as that can be hit or miss I find. x
Love the inking technique....so much easier than having to clean an embossing folder. Will have to check out the Snow Cap ink pad...I love stamping white onto dark colors or kraft, but the brands I've tried in the past have been prone to drying up...don't know what it is about white inks that causes this to happen. Adirondack is a brand I like, too.
ReplyDeleteI noticed you have a new machine for cutting and embossing...cool.
Great card and video again today...thanks for all your wonderful ideas.
Jan D., Florida, USA
Hi sue and crafters.
ReplyDeleteFabulous as always will catch the video later after hospital appt.
Wheely.
My Uve been a very busy lady. All that sewing bet u were pleased with ur self as I'm sure she was too. Now have a well earned rest.
Thought I'd not seen u around for a bit. I just assumed ur pesky migraines were giving u a hard time as usual lol. X
Love to all xx
Still to catch the video. First impression is that the embossing folder, lacey dies and colours used make the card oldy worldy. I like it.
ReplyDeleteSusan x
Great video tutorial - thanks Sue. Love the faux letterpress technique and have a number of folders I'd like to try it with. Susan x
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon Sue & Willsonetts
ReplyDeleteWOW stunning card Sue love everything about it I haven't had a chance to watch video yet
I'm sure it will be great as usual.
Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx
TRACY my lovely friend don't be too hard on yourself your doing so well
& coming too.the end of the road. Your an amazing lady BIG HUG'S Lynda xxx
WHEELY BAD wow all that machining well done it's a shame you can't show a picture of the costume.
Please rest today you must be shattered my friend. Love & Hug's from me.
& paw cuddles for Billy from Annie & Bambie & Freddy beaky Parrot not sure he will want one from him though.HaHa xxxxx
FLUFFYCAT enjoy your lunch with your friend Hug's xx
Sylvia thinking of you how awful hope you get it sorted ASP take care Hug's xx
Hug's for Tina, BETH B Molly Melody Lain Tob & Maria & anyone who neads a hug.XXX
Hi Sue.
ReplyDeleteI just love the card. I will have to watch the video later on today.
Take care,
Evis M.
Oh - love this!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry I haven't left any comments for a few days but my iPad kept freezing and wouldn't let me get through to the comments page ( I think I told you that before) . Well after another Apple download to stop this happening, it finally seems to have worked! I tried once to leave a message using my phone, but it was too much of a faff ! So all I've got to do now is catch up with everyone's comments.
Today's card is lovely- I love faux letterpressing and the colours you have chosen.
Love and hugs to all, Alison xxxx
Hi sue what a beautiful card and the design is wonderful and the colours are beautiful
ReplyDeleteDebs Cards xxx
A lovely card Sue. Looking forward to watching this interesting video.
ReplyDeleteLove Val in Spain x
Love this technique and this is a gorgeous card! TFS!
ReplyDeletewow another very beautiful and elegant card Sue
ReplyDeletegr karin van eijk
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card I love this way off faux letter pressing it looks so much easier! All dies used are stunning and the embossing folder is my all time favourite.
Hugs x
Heather T
Hi Sue, gorgeous card and great video. hugs Theresa xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteI have the snow cap ink pad and the bed of roses EF so can at least do the background and then substitute some of the many Sue Wilson dies I have to make something similar to this beautiful card. By the way I loved the pinpoint folder you used on the Hochanda shows, very like the bed of roses!
Tracy, glad things are going well and you are nearly at the end of the treatment but give yourself plenty of recovery time before going back to work, special hugs to you
Hugs and best wishes everyone
Pat
Stunning card today! I enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing. You taught me something today on the video. I will have to try this faux letterpress technique. Great way to "tone down" a dark or brighter color layer on one's card.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and all your crafty crew
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue love the technique and as others say it is one to try
Your card is very pretty and is very achievable for everyone
Hugs to everyone that needs one
Love. Theresa G xx
To My Very Special Dearest Friend Sue,
ReplyDeleteI'm Truly Sorry I've Not Called In For A Couple Of Days But I've
Not Been Feeling Top Knotch, Still Not Too Good.....
I Love Today's Extremely Classy Rich Card The Faux Letter Press Is
Something I Should Try As I Have The Fabulous Bed Of Roses Embossing Folder,
The Faux Letter Pressing Looked Outstanding On The Navy Card Very Rich And
Elegant.
I Loved The Way You Mixed All Your Tremendous Dies Together To Create Your Awesome Card.
I Can't Begin To Thank You Enough For Everything You Do, You Are Extremely Talented And Inspire
Us All I For One Really Appreciate All That You Do.
Your Going To Be Very Busy Over The Next Week Or So With Ally Pally And More Wonderful Shows
On Hochanda.
Warmest Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather
Love And Huge Hugs To Yourself
Love From Sam xxx
Hugs To All Wilsonettes
Hugs To Lancashire Steph..
Beautiful card...love the color and the lace borders...tfs
ReplyDeletewell done Sue
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful, elegant card, enjoyed the video another must have a go. Just love the dies and the colour.
Hugs to all
Jennywren x
Beautiful once more....
ReplyDeleteHi, Sue,
ReplyDeleteIt's five in the afternoon and there is brilliant sunshine...although the clouds are beginning to fill the sky and the weather programme on my laptop is telling me that, for the Truro area at least, there's going to be rain every day until the end of NEXT week!!! If that's true it looks like I'll have time to play in my craft room...a win, win situation lol.
Today's card is really pretty and I love the easy letterpress instructions :). The embossing folder is on my wish list but it looks like I need to add the snow cap ink pad. For some reason I don't have a single white ink pad in my collection!! I need to remedy that so I can practise my backgrounds using your technique :).
Bejay xx
I love this technique, it is so simple to do but so very effective. Your card is just stunning, such a gorgeous colour. Pat x
ReplyDeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card today, and the letterpress technique is so effective.
Love to all, including my marra Myra!!
Maureen xxx
Dear Sue What a gorgeous card. I love the faux letterpress look I've never tried to do it though so will be watching the video several times to get the hang of it then trying it out. Love the blue and white colour palette you have used and the dies are beautiful. Best wishes from Katie-Louise sweetlove
ReplyDeleteDear Sue
ReplyDeleteJust seen your video. What a clever idea to use a white ink pads to run over the embossed card ! I think I will try this as it seems simpler than the normal faux letterpress method. I think I have that adirondak white ink pad so I'm itching to have a go now!
Plus I got some beautiful card stock from Julia Watts website not so long ago so I'm ready to go!
Best wishes from katie-Louise sweetlove
Hi Sue, late for me today, but better late then never as they saying goes,
ReplyDeleteToday's card is a treat, love this embossing folder and the letterpress technique.
Have a lovely evening everyone, take care, Jess xxx
Beautiful Sue, love this colour combo.xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your video tutorial on this wonderful technique.
Yet again a very superb design, and great colour choice.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
HI SUE
ReplyDeleteROSES EMBOSSING FOLDER ONE OF MY FAVOURITES. ALL THAT LACEY FEEL LOVE IT. GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS.
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX
this is fabulous, hugs xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card & love everything about the design.
Gorgeous colours & love the faux letterpress which looks amazing.
Always very impressed with the way you make every card have so much depth & dimension & look as though they have been bought in one of those 'Little Expensive Boutiques' without price tags attached & have taken hours to create..
Stunning & beautiful as always.
Crafty Hugs
Haze T xx (Norwich)
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLovely card, good video
Thank you Sue
Best wishes
Karen M
Great card and video. What a wonderful way of doing faux letter pressing. Must give it a go.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card and another brilliant video, love all of the dies you have used.
Thank you for all the inspiration you bring to us.
Love and hugs, Brenda xxx
Love the card, great colours, tfs.
ReplyDeleteLove the colours on your beautiful card Sue. Will watch video tomorrow X
ReplyDeleteWow!! Such a gorgeous card!! Love the color combination! Beautiful die cuts!!
ReplyDelete-Berina
Moxie Craftie
Hello my lovlies, so sorry to have been absent for so long. I am not sure why it has worked out that way.
ReplyDeleteI loved all of Sue's shows over the weekend and have them all recorded. I bought the beautiful embossing folder that has the roses and pin points so I am looking forward to using that. I also got my first pot of cosmic shimmer glue :)
Love today's card especially the deep blue Sue, thanks.
I hope everyone is doing ok, I will try to catch up over the next few days.
Wishing good things to all xxx
Love today's card, the faux letterpress is something that I will have to try!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this Sue. Will try it as soon as I can find my white ink pad.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning card once again, thank you so much for giving so much of yourself with all the new techniques you share. Love the colour of the card. You inspire me .
Di B. x
Lovely card and great video. This technique looks so easy (when you do it). I really must try it.
ReplyDeleteTake care everyone.
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning card, love your technique, something I must try.
As always love the video. I seem to digest the video easier than r3ading the instructions.
Love n hugs fro Dorothy of Baldock
Just to let you no sue , I love the card,and the colour is fab, crafty hugs Julie laz xxx
ReplyDeleteReally like this card something to try,education never ends
ReplyDeleteHeatherR Oxfordshire
stunning must try ,will definately try,Laura O
ReplyDeleteHello Sue.
ReplyDeleteLovely Card. Great dies and I really like your faux letterpress technique. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely technique, and makes a superb card,
Doreen x
Just catching up on your bloging and love how you made this card, its awesome. Great to see you using the platinum and with the calibur plates never thought to cut with them too, so thanks for the tip. xxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteI really like the letterpress look and will do this on my next card :)
Smiles
June x
Great card,love this letter press technique
ReplyDeleteVie
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