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Tuesday 10 January 2017
Monochrome Leaves
Hi crafters! Today's video card showcases the Swirly Leaf Trio and shows a lovely way to create a monochrome card suitable for any occasion or gender. I hope you like it.
The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 7 1/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
Gorgeous card Sue, you just keep spoiling us, love it. Tina, so sad that Peter is so poorly, I hope he is pain free and that you have plenty of support at home, you know you have my support here. Gentle caring hugs for Peter and yourself. Yvonne, good to hear you have arrived in NE safely, thanks to Laine for updating us. I hope Mum and Dad continue to improve. Elaine, it will be a good job when Andrew gets sorted, both with his chemo and his lung problem, hugs to you both. Helen, you made me laugh, I sometimes can't even remember my name. NannaTina, if you look in, how are you, Wheeley to, we miss you both. Caring hugs to all blog buddies, keep warm and well.
Fabulous card. I didn't think I'd need the leaf dies as I've had some leaves I've used for years but really wish I'd got them now. Mine just don't work the same so I'll have to see if I can still get them. I had the weaving dies in my basket at my usual supplier last night but they sold out before I got to checkout. The only other place I found stock were double the price so still looking.
Hugs to all who are suffering and in need. Crafty hugs to all.
Good morning Sue and crafters all, WOW what a stunner. Love the monochrome of today's card, and the glittering border looks just like frost. Pam, so lovely all of your comments and you have become that 'friend' I have never met. Which I very much appreciate at this moment. Peter is sleeping at present, has a very noisy chest. Needed nurses out in the night. The one good thing is he has continuous pain relief now. To June Smith - what was in your goodie bag? Hope the physio has helped. Elaine and Andrew, Nanna Tina, Dragonsnap, PP , Laine, Theresa, Vera, and all of you ladies that I have missed, I appreciate your love and hugs. Been a long night. Love and crafty hugs to all Tina T xxxx
Very pretty, though I'm not sure about the new glitter - I do prefer fine silky glitters myself. Having said that I know I'm in a minority and I am sure lots of other people will love it.
Hello Sue and all just love this card and can't wait to watch he video - home from our long weekend in Sydney, was fun catching up with family and going to the "big shops"- nothing like some retail therapy lol !! Will catch up on a few videos this evening and sort out my craft room after granddaughters visit over Christmas and New Year, we had some real fun together hugs Muriel x
Good morning Sue. Gorgeous card, very striking. I'm woefully behind with your videos for which I apologise, but I plan to have a mega catch up at the weekend. Tina T and PP my thoughts are with you and yours. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
Good morning Sue, I love this card, quite simple, but stunning. I am going to try this and also using gilding flakes on the leaves. Cold day today, so may get some time in my craft room hopefully. Haven't been able to do any since before Christmas. Hugs Dawn Searle xx❤
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love it. I will be watching the video later with a nice cup of tea it will be my treat after work. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
What a wonderful card design Sue! I didn't realise those dies went together on thru leaves, doh. The black and white looks very dramatic but is softened by the sparkly edges. Just lovely! Debra x
That glitter is so delicious!!! Yes, it does look frosty, and the swirls on the leaves look like frost tracings too. And I thought leaves were just for fall.
Thanks June for explaining the treat cups and everyone who made me feel better by saying they, too, didn't know.
Speaking of striped nasturtiums, THANK YOU, Sue for giving us the flowers and the stripes in the same affordable set. I know that means we have to cut just a few flowers a lot of times, but the affordability really helps. I did them in red and white on my Christmas cards and they made a big impression, apparently, even though they were a finishing touch and not the main element. And even though they weren't poinsettias!! I also did them in Navy and white for a wedding card for two guys.
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, such a pretty card, I will check out the video later as it will give me something to look forward too. January is a very busy month for me with cards for friends and family so I need to get cracking.
Tina T, thinking of you and Peter, special hugs.
Another Tip: I recycle all my A4 packets when I purchase anything and use them to store my cardstock in. When I have finished cutting out my card I then put all the offcuts back into the packet, this means that when I next want a small piece of the same card it is there.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue Oh wow this is gorgeous, love how you have created it too. Thank you for sharing. Love Diane G xxx Tina you and Peter are in my thoughts, as Pam says I hope you are getting support at home. Sending you lots of hugs xxx
Good morning Sue. Another stunning design, I love monochrome cards. Th vellum and card combination give a beautiful look together. Thank you for the tutorial. X
Really love this card, Sue, so suitable for lots of occasions. Have a thing about your more ornate cards, but often these simpler ones fill a different need. Plus, always like mono! Thanks so much for video. June, appreciate your tips - keep 'em coming. As always, Pam has lovely words so will 'hang on to her shirt tails' and echo - again. Extra special thoughts for Tina and Peter.
Love how you always manage to surprise us with something completely different to your usual style of card - this looks such a useful design for any occasion or gender...off to watch the video now...
Pam , yes i can't wait for the end of March to come , treatment over if all goes according to plan . Andrew was feeling a little out of sorts yesterday we just hope he is feeling better today as it is Helen's brothers funeral . . June , another great tip ,please keep them coming .
Tina T , My thoughts and prayers are with you both, try to get a little nap when you can today ,sending you hugs.
Yvonne thinking about you and yours , big hugs ..
I must dash as we have a 2 hr journey ahead and have to be ready by 10.00
Hi Sue - this is another different way to use these dies and I love monochrome cards. Will watch your video later to see how you've achieved this look. Best wishes YvonneMayxx
Good Morning Sue and all. Beautiful card to day, I love the monochrome style of the card looks stunning and would be a great card for the men. Looking forward to watching the Video Sue, thank you for sharing.. Wendy
Good Morning Sweet Sue, a really fabulous card I love the whole design and the effects it shows. And it would make a brilliant male card as you say. hugs Shirleyxxx
Morning, Sue, Goodness, this is early for me isn't it! What a beautiful card today, Sue. Those leaves are stunning and I just LOVE the borders. You never cease to amaze me with your wonderful creations. I wish the creative part of my brain was as fertile as yours, I usually find myself staring at a blank card wondering what on earth I can so with it lol. Bejay xx
Good morning Sue Such a lovely card I love the leaves & nasturtiums Sadly I don't have any of these dies but maybe one day!! Sending supportive caring hugs to Tina & Peter Thinking of all who are poorly or caring for loved ones
Good morning Sue Such a lovely card I love the leaves & nasturtiums Sadly I don't have any of these dies but maybe one day!! Sending supportive caring hugs to Tina & Peter Thinking of all who are poorly or caring for loved ones
Hi Sue How amazing just love this technique and I had missed that these dies worked together maybe I need another die set. Ooops and I said I didn't need any more dies. How wrong can one be!!
Hello Sue, Lovely card and so suitable for the men when it's in dark colours. Tina T, love and prayers. Laine, I'm worried. No pepper spray and no stun gun, will a 50 lb rubber mallet do the trick? No food after midnight is o.k, but getting wet may pose a problem as we are in the N.E. of England!! Thanks for the tips. 'P' in Wales, hang on tight, I'm also hanging on to Pam's shirt tails, it could get rather crowded!!! Love to all Maureen xx
Hi Sue I was not to share about this card when I first looked at it but after watching the video I have definitely changed my mind Your inspiration still amazes me and I continue to be in aww of it Tina T. Sweetheart you need to try to get a little rest yourself maybe nap at the same time as Peter My thoughts and my prayers remain with you Pam you Rock ! I echo Pam's good wishes to everyone and hope you get some comfort from them Take care everyone Hugs Theresa G xx
To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue Thank You For "Today's Extremely Exquisite Card And Tremendous Video Tutorial" I Just Love "The Monochrome Look" To Your Card Using Milk/Coconut White/Back/White Vellum Foundation Card. I Just Love The New Extravagant "Iced Flake" (I Must Purchase Some Of This) I Just Love The Way You Brought Us Such Exciting Cutting Dies That Work So Very Well Together Like The Beautiful "Autumn Leaves Trio" "The Swirley Leaf Trio" "The Stupendous Striped Nasturtiums" All From "The Finishing Touches Range". I For One Would Be Totally Lost Without My "Pierced Frame Tags" I Was Thrilled When You Brought This Set Of Dies Out. Such An Informative Video, Which Takes Us Through Today's Outstanding Masterpiece Card Step By Step. Sue Thank You For Today's Extremely Exquisite, Elegant, Classy Rich Stunning Card You Inspire Me Each And Everyday, I For One Truly Appreciate That!!!! Take Great Care Sue Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather Love And Huge Hugs 🤗 To Yourself Sue Love From Sam xxx
Hi Sue, what a clever idea to use the die-cuts behind the vellum, it gives them a totally different look. I like the milk card with black, it is not so stark as black and white. A bit of bling down the sides really lifts the whole card, lovely.
What a stunner of a card in monochrome no less. Not a favourite colour combination of mine but you make yours look so classy with sublime ease. Pass your magic wand over to me to borrow for a little while please.
Gentle hugs, healing thoughts and prayers sent to all our poorly friends' relatives who are not so well, Tina & Peter, Elaine & Andrew, Wheely, June, Tracy and for all who I have missed. And a gurt big un hug for Pam.
Hi Sue, A very different card today but one for the men in our lives. Monochrome cards always look "classy".. Busy sorting out my crafting materials to take away with me as we are off on our travels once more so I will apologise now for not leaving regular blogs as it takes endless shovels of coal to start up wi fi where we stay.But, I will be with you in spirit and raise a glass or 2 to your health. Hugs xx P Austen
A stunning and elegant card today with you new dies. Love the glitter and glitz. Thanks for the wonderful video. You have shown we don't have to only use the leaves in the fall. This set of leaf dies are on my wish list.
What an amazing male card this would make with a few tweeks, thank you so much Sue....Never realised the swirly leaf trio dies were made to fit with the leaf trio dies....great idea...another must have !!!!! .....luv Ursula xx
Lovely Card. I think Monochrome always looks so striking, your leaves remind me of Honest, I also think they would look great using a coloured Velum. Thanks for sharing.
Great video Sue, Love the idea of layering an outer vellum die cut over an inner card die cut. It just adds so many more possibilities. Thanks for the tip. Theresa x
Hello Sue, I'm later as I've trying to watch the video off and on all day! No success so far! iPad just not playing ball today! The card is really lovely and monochrome always looks so smart! These leaves may be climbing up my wish list but I'm being good just now !! Pam - you have quite a posse behind you! I've tagged along as well! Tina - take care - thinking of you and all the family! Nanna Tina - hope you are alright too! Thinking of you. PP - my advice would be to wear a crash helmet when you meet Maureen!! Hope Mum and Dad are doing alright! Don't overdo things yourself and make yourself ill! Deb C - hope all is well with you too. Love to all lovely ladies on this blog! Thanks and love to you Sue, Myra xx
Evening Sue gorgeous card . Enjoyed the video.Computer still not allowing me to leave comment on your blog. Tablet still working so far . Gloria (sidcup ) xx
Hi Sue A lovely card today. Will be looking at the video later. Completely forgot that John was on today. Good job we have Freeview Play so we have instant catch up. Loved yesterday's card as well. Looks like the flowers will be going on my wish list.
Maybe this could be a wintry leaves card rather than autumn. I love the monochrome coloring and the snowy borders. We are cold here for SC but Friday will get to 71. Odd weather. Stephanie K SC/USA
Good Evening Sue, Such an extraordinary card, it looks so 'high end', such a breathe of fresh air seeing something new. Pat & Sue came over to craft today, I got to play with one of your 'Shadow Box' sets, The card will be on my blog tomorrow,I had great fun creating it. Another one for the list!! Crafty hugs Sandra xxxxxx
Ooh i love video days, they are full of new ideas and interesting tips & techniques! Today's example is no exception. I must admit to not being immediately grabbed by the Trio of Leaves die, i rather presumptuously assumed that i would struggle to create a varied amount of card designs with them, little did i know that our Sue would manage to change my mind with her imaginative use of these dies. There is a number of things that appeal to me about this cards composition, firstly, milk and black are my all time favourite colour combination, secondly, i love vellum and the way that you have utilised it on this card is ingenious....the leafy swirls behind the vellum leaves are outstanding against the black background....and thirdly, the new glittery chunky flakes are gorgeous and so eye catching...am i the only one who is reminded of fish scales? Anyway, what can i say that will accurately convey my admiration of this card and of you dear, sweet Sue? I am at a loss, so i will gaze on in stupefied silence:-) Well ladies, I've had yet another unremarkable day spent doing not nearly enough housework...yes, that dusting has been tactfully ignored in favour of a bit of hoovering....I'm really struggling with my energy levels at the moment, I don't know if it's just that time of year when we all run on an empty engine, or more than likely I'm simply just a lazy cow:-) I could really do with a break away in the sunshine, however that's never going to happen just as long as I've got a severe addiction to shopping for clothes and Sues dies....it's about time i invested in a sugar daddy but my time is running out, I'll be 45 in May and finding someone old enough to be my daddy is becoming a very real problem! I havent heard from our Yvonne yet today, all i know is that she was having an easy day at home cooking for her Dad and will be visiting her Mum tomorrow, her sister goes home tonight so she will be in charge from now on i guess....God help them all! Well, at least she's a decent cook:-) Maureen, a rubber mallet sounds just fine, just be sure to completely disable her from the waist down because she's got a mean kick which i learned to my own regret! :-) As for getting her wet, i should have realised that the North in January is rather temperamental, lets just hope she stays fully clothed this time and her skin doesn't get wet, good tip is to take a large brolly or ideally stay indoors:-) Tina, it sounds like you have such a lot on your plate at the moment, make sure that you get enough rest too. Glad to hear that Peters pain is under control now though, hopefully his appetite will now increase. Sending love and hugsxxx P and Myra, i think we should have a Pam Appreciation Society, she deserves for her valuable contribution to be officially recognised:-) June, how is your knee, are you finding the physio has helped and are you still using a stick? Hugsxxx Tracy, how are you coping with working full time now that the Sales are upon us? Any visits to Craftworld lately......?xxx Nana tina and Wheely, thinking of you bothxxx Elaine, thinking of Andrew and especially Helen today, hope all went well. Hugs to you allxxx Special hugs to all my besties on the blog, hope there is sunshine in your lives, and take carexxx
Hi Sue and everyone. Beautiful card, do love the monochromatic style.
June- I like your Tip's, keep them coming please Thinking of Tina,Nannatina,Deb C,Yvonne,Julie L,Elaine, Wheelybad and many more Sending my hugs to all Wilsonette's and to my friends, take care Maria x
Hi sue Lovely different card today & I was pleasantly surprised to see how you did the vellum leaves... I thought that the white image was stamped on the back of the vellum leaves after you had cut them out, but what an ingenious idea using the leaf die cut & then sticking both that & the matching vellum ones together, Love it & will definitely be trying that method... Love the whole design & would be great for the guys & all occasions.
Wow what a gorgeous card!!! love the new Ice Flake. The way you did the leaves in both regular card and velum was amazing. Thanks for the awesome idea.
Hello Sue! It's me again! My iPad played ball and allowed me to watch your video at 11.58pm!! It was well worth watching! The sort of skeleton leaves stuck on the vellum are so clever! That's what softens it! Really lovely . Thank you! Thought I'd pop back ad I'd probably forget to mention in the morning , all being well! Night Night everyone in the UK and Good morning to our friends in other countries! Love Myra xx
Sorry for my very late post, don't know where today went! Gorgeous card Sue, love the sparkles. Have not had chance to watch the video yet, but will do soon.
A lovely sparkly card Sue, and leaves are so versatile. I thought the card you uploaded to YouTube yesterday (gate card) was beautiful and because it was a flat design, makes it ideal to post to family in USA and AUS. Thank you😊
A rather late catchup with this one. I too like the monochrome look made less stark by the use of milk card with the vellum. I love working with vellum, but then I am a parcher! The leaves are lovely.
Gorgeous card Sue, you just keep spoiling us, love it.
ReplyDeleteTina, so sad that Peter is so poorly, I hope he is pain free and that you have plenty of support at home, you know you have my support here. Gentle caring hugs for Peter and yourself.
Yvonne, good to hear you have arrived in NE safely, thanks to Laine for updating us. I hope Mum and Dad continue to improve.
Elaine, it will be a good job when Andrew gets sorted, both with his chemo and his lung problem, hugs to you both.
Helen, you made me laugh, I sometimes can't even remember my name.
NannaTina, if you look in, how are you, Wheeley to, we miss you both.
Caring hugs to all blog buddies, keep warm and well.
Good morning Sue what a wonderful card and the design is wonderful
ReplyDeleteI'm off to watch the video now to see how you have made it
Have a lovely day
Debs Cards xx
Morning Sue, a gorgeous card love monochrome.
ReplyDeleteNancyd xx
Beautiful elegant card.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue.
ReplyDeleteThank you a beautiful card and great video.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Fabulous card. I didn't think I'd need the leaf dies as I've had some leaves I've used for years but really wish I'd got them now. Mine just don't work the same so I'll have to see if I can still get them. I had the weaving dies in my basket at my usual supplier last night but they sold out before I got to checkout. The only other place I found stock were double the price so still looking.
ReplyDeleteHugs to all who are suffering and in need. Crafty hugs to all.
Happy crafting.
D xx
Good morning Sue and crafters all,
ReplyDeleteWOW what a stunner. Love the monochrome of today's card, and the glittering border looks just like frost.
Pam, so lovely all of your comments and you have become that 'friend' I have never met.
Which I very much appreciate at this moment.
Peter is sleeping at present, has a very noisy chest. Needed nurses out in the night. The one good thing is he has continuous pain relief now.
To June Smith - what was in your goodie bag? Hope the physio has helped.
Elaine and Andrew, Nanna Tina, Dragonsnap, PP , Laine, Theresa, Vera, and all of you ladies that I have missed, I appreciate your love and hugs. Been a long night.
Love and crafty hugs to all
Tina T xxxx
Very pretty, though I'm not sure about the new glitter - I do prefer fine silky glitters myself. Having said that I know I'm in a minority and I am sure lots of other people will love it.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day everyone
Helen xx
Love the monochrome look. The way you have done the leaves is so different. Stunning card
ReplyDeleteLuv
Karen xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card just going to watch the video.
Jan x
Hi Sue, a fabulous card, I love the monochromatic look. Off to watch the video to see how it was done. Take care. Bx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue and all
ReplyDeletejust love this card and can't wait to watch he video - home from our long weekend in Sydney, was fun catching up with family and going to the "big shops"- nothing like some retail therapy lol !!
Will catch up on a few videos this evening and sort out my craft room after granddaughters visit over Christmas and New Year, we had some real fun together
hugs
Muriel x
Morning Sue. Another beautiful display of your never ending inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSending my daily hug your way xx
Hi Sue, lovely card again. Love monochrome cards.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
Good morning Sue. Gorgeous card, very striking. I'm woefully behind with your videos for which I apologise, but I plan to have a mega catch up at the weekend.
ReplyDeleteTina T and PP my thoughts are with you and yours. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
Morning Sue a delightful card today.
ReplyDeleteDonna
Lovely all occasion card xx
ReplyDeleteA lovely generic card today, A card to get me off the starting block as my dies and floral leaf stamps are unused at the moment! BarbaraC
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card. You can't beat a bit of sparkle in dreary January! Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
Gorgeous card Sue x xhazel
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card but will have to wait until this evening to watch the video.
Chris xx
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteGorgeous monochrome card. The sparkle around the edge really compliments the design. An excellent tutorial too
June x
Monochrome looks so classy and this card is no exception.
ReplyDeleteJan
Northampton
Gorgeous card, love the idea with the leaves.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Lovely card Sue, these dies are on my to-get-list.
ReplyDeleteGM Sue. Such a classy card. Will watch video later.
ReplyDeleteclassy card for today
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love this card, quite simple, but stunning. I am going to try this and also using gilding flakes on the leaves. Cold day today, so may get some time in my craft room hopefully. Haven't been able to do any since before Christmas.
Hugs
Dawn Searle xx❤
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love it. I will be watching the video later with a nice cup of tea it will be my treat after work. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteLovely card!
ReplyDeleteI love this leaf die set; it is so versatile :))
What a wonderful card design Sue! I didn't realise those dies went together on thru leaves, doh. The black and white looks very dramatic but is softened by the sparkly edges. Just lovely! Debra x
ReplyDeleteNow what a different card this is Sue love it. The video is great too, have a lovely day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat card Sue.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, A lovely card, would be good for any occasion. We need a bit of sparkle at this time of the year.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie X X
Hello to all the Sues and Wilsonettes,
ReplyDeleteThat glitter is so delicious!!! Yes, it does look frosty, and the swirls on the leaves look like frost tracings too. And I thought leaves were just for fall.
Thanks June for explaining the treat cups and everyone who made me feel better by saying they, too, didn't know.
Speaking of striped nasturtiums, THANK YOU, Sue for giving us the flowers and the stripes in the same affordable set. I know that means we have to cut just a few flowers a lot of times, but the affordability really helps. I did them in red and white on my Christmas cards and they made a big impression, apparently, even though they were a finishing touch and not the main element. And even though they weren't poinsettias!! I also did them in Navy and white for a wedding card for two guys.
My heart goes out to you Tina T.
Love, Donita in RI.
Beautiful card Sue. Love it
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, such a pretty card, I will check out the video later as it will give me something to look forward too. January is a very busy month for me with cards for friends and family so I need to get cracking.
ReplyDeleteTina T, thinking of you and Peter, special hugs.
Another Tip: I recycle all my A4 packets when I purchase anything and use them to store my cardstock in. When I have finished cutting out my card I then put all the offcuts back into the packet, this means that when I next want a small piece of the same card it is there.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteOh wow this is gorgeous, love how you have created it too. Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
Tina you and Peter are in my thoughts, as Pam says I hope you are getting support at home. Sending you lots of hugs xxx
Love the shimmer on this card Sue. Will watch the video a bit later when I get back from the dentist.
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Good morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning design, I love monochrome cards. Th vellum and card combination give a beautiful look together. Thank you for the tutorial. X
Hi Sue. Gorgeous card. Nice to see a bit of monochrome again. SueL x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card and great video.
B xx
Good morning Sue nice design and the glitter on your photos really shines love from Jackie xx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWow lovely monochrome card today & as you say suitable for everyone. Yvonne xx
Really love this card, Sue, so suitable for lots of occasions. Have a thing about your more ornate cards, but often these simpler ones fill a different need. Plus, always like mono! Thanks so much for video.
ReplyDeleteJune, appreciate your tips - keep 'em coming.
As always, Pam has lovely words so will 'hang on to her shirt tails' and echo - again.
Extra special thoughts for Tina and Peter.
'P' in Wales
Morning Sue, This card looks gorgeous !! I will have to watch the video to see how you created this beauty.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
ReplyDeleteI do like a mono card, and the leaves look so frosty especially with h frosty edges,
Doreen x
That's very different, and as you say Sue, suitable for either gender.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLove how you always manage to surprise us with something completely different to your usual style of card - this looks such a useful design for any occasion or gender...off to watch the video now...
Izzy
All of this collection Is one of my all time favourites Such a pretty card I live ir
ReplyDeleteSuch s beautiful card sue I love the leaves and all the bling black and white stunning !!!!!! Thank you
ReplyDeleteLove June horrocks xxxxxxx
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the use of vellum.
Lydia
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A Different card today Sue ,love the shimmer.
ReplyDeletePam , yes i can't wait for the end of March to come , treatment over if all goes according to plan . Andrew was feeling a little out of sorts yesterday we just hope he is feeling better today as it is Helen's brothers funeral .
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June , another great tip ,please keep them coming .
Tina T , My thoughts and prayers are with you both, try to get a little nap when you can today ,sending you hugs.
Yvonne thinking about you and yours , big hugs ..
I must dash as we have a 2 hr journey ahead and have to be ready by 10.00
Sending hugs to all who need one
Elaine H X
Stunning card Sue, look forward to watching video later
ReplyDeleteHi Sue - this is another different way to use these dies and I love monochrome cards. Will watch your video later to see how you've achieved this look. Best wishes
ReplyDeleteYvonneMayxx
Hi Sue, beautiful card love I love Mono cards . love Jean Z xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA lovely elegant card, the monochrome look is so chic.
Thanks for sharing,
Heather
Morning Sue. A beautiful card. Loving the monochrome look to this one. Thanks for another great video.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes.
Denise T x
Lovely card. xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue.
ReplyDeleteHi sue x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card sue x will watch the video later have lots of chores today x
Take care everyone and sending special hugs x
Theresa w x
Good Morning Sue and all. Beautiful card to day, I love the monochrome style of the card looks stunning and would be a great card for the men. Looking forward to watching the Video Sue, thank you for sharing.. Wendy
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sweet Sue, a really fabulous card I love the whole design and the effects it shows. And it would make a brilliant male card as you say. hugs Shirleyxxx
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a classy, smart, elegant card. Gorgeous. I love what you have done with the vellum. Thank you Sue. Have a good day. Xx
ReplyDeleteMorning, Sue,
ReplyDeleteGoodness, this is early for me isn't it!
What a beautiful card today, Sue. Those leaves are stunning and I just LOVE the borders. You never cease to amaze me with your wonderful creations. I wish the creative part of my brain was as fertile as yours, I usually find myself staring at a blank card wondering what on earth I can so with it lol.
Bejay xx
Morning Sue i love the design of this Monochrome card and the glitter is lovely .
ReplyDeleteHugs Catherine .
Good Morning, Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card this morning that could be used for many different occasions and, of course, for Male cards!!
Lesley S x
Good morning Sue Such a lovely card I love the leaves & nasturtiums Sadly I don't have any of these dies but maybe one day!!
ReplyDeleteSending supportive caring hugs to Tina & Peter
Thinking of all who are poorly or caring for loved ones
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, very elegant. Love the monochrome and glitter.
Hugs, Rose
Good morning Sue Such a lovely card I love the leaves & nasturtiums Sadly I don't have any of these dies but maybe one day!!
ReplyDeleteSending supportive caring hugs to Tina & Peter
Thinking of all who are poorly or caring for loved ones
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteHow amazing just love this technique and I had missed that these dies worked together maybe I need another die set. Ooops and I said I didn't need any more dies. How wrong can one be!!
Heather R Oxfordshire
Lovely card, Sue.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and fabulous video full of hints and tips thanks for sharing!
Hugs x
Heather T
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteVery nice card,like the monochrome look.
Best wishes
Karen M
Wow! That's different from the lovely pink cards over the last couple of day, those leaves are very interesting!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Love the monochrome and sparkle.
ReplyDeleteHugs
CraftyJacq
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Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteLovely card and so suitable for the men when it's in dark colours.
Tina T, love and prayers.
Laine, I'm worried. No pepper spray and no stun gun, will a 50 lb rubber mallet do the trick?
No food after midnight is o.k, but getting wet may pose a problem as we are in the N.E. of England!! Thanks for the tips.
'P' in Wales, hang on tight, I'm also hanging on to Pam's shirt tails, it could get rather crowded!!!
Love to all
Maureen xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteI was not to share about this card when I first looked at it but after watching the video I have definitely changed my mind
Your inspiration still amazes me and I continue to be in aww of it
Tina T. Sweetheart you need to try to get a little rest yourself maybe nap at the same time as Peter
My thoughts and my prayers remain with you
Pam you Rock !
I echo Pam's good wishes to everyone and hope you get some comfort from them
Take care everyone Hugs
Theresa G xx
Hi sue.
ReplyDeleteOh my this really ticks my boxes. Monochrome and bling. It's stunning just loooove it.
Tina my hearts breaking for u but sending caring thoughts ur way.
Pp hope things are ok and settle soon.
Pam hugs as always. X
Love to all as usual xx
Hi Sue, a lovely card. Black & white with some sparkle, I like it. Thanks for your video.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. What a good idea for the card today - I think if I were to make it I might change the colours a bit.
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Hi Sue, just love monochrome and this is a lovely card.
ReplyDeleteLove Val in Spain xxx
Lovely card, Sue - just love the use of leaves on cards.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks.
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteHaven't watched the video yet, but the card looks very nice
Margaret xx
Different, but not sure it is for me
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To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue
ReplyDeleteThank You For "Today's Extremely Exquisite Card And Tremendous Video Tutorial"
I Just Love "The Monochrome Look" To Your Card Using Milk/Coconut White/Back/White Vellum
Foundation Card.
I Just Love The New Extravagant "Iced Flake" (I Must Purchase Some Of This) I Just Love The Way
You Brought Us Such Exciting Cutting Dies That Work So Very Well Together Like The Beautiful
"Autumn Leaves Trio" "The Swirley Leaf Trio" "The Stupendous Striped Nasturtiums" All From
"The Finishing Touches Range".
I For One Would Be Totally Lost Without My "Pierced Frame Tags" I Was Thrilled When You Brought This
Set Of Dies Out.
Such An Informative Video, Which Takes Us Through Today's Outstanding Masterpiece Card Step By Step.
Sue Thank You For Today's Extremely Exquisite, Elegant, Classy Rich Stunning Card
You Inspire Me Each And Everyday, I For One Truly Appreciate That!!!!
Take Great Care Sue
Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather
Love And Huge Hugs 🤗 To Yourself Sue
Love From Sam xxx
Hi Sue, what a clever idea to use the die-cuts behind the vellum, it gives them a totally different look. I like the milk card with black, it is not so stark as black and white. A bit of bling down the sides really lifts the whole card, lovely.
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Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteStunning card and as always a great video. I have the autumn leaf trio but not the swirly leaves, what a shame as they work together so well
Caring hugs to Tina T,Elaine ana Nanna Tina
Love and best wishes to everyone
Pat
Afternoon Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunner of a card in monochrome no less.
Not a favourite colour combination of mine but you make yours look so classy with sublime ease. Pass your magic wand over to me to borrow for a little while please.
Gentle hugs, healing thoughts and prayers sent to all our poorly friends' relatives who are not so well, Tina & Peter, Elaine & Andrew, Wheely, June, Tracy and for all who I have missed.
And a gurt big un hug for Pam.
Love 7 hugs
Cheryl xxx
Mesmerizing and absolutely gorgeous, I love how it looks like it is actually glowing!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue. Thank you for sharing. Off to watch the video now.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, A very different card today but one for the men in our lives. Monochrome cards always look "classy".. Busy sorting out my crafting materials to take away with me as we are off on our travels once more so I will apologise now for not leaving regular blogs as it takes endless shovels of coal to start up wi fi where we stay.But, I will be with you in spirit and raise a glass or 2 to your health. Hugs xx P Austen
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Beautiful card. Love the monochrome effect. Hugs to all xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, what a beautiful card. Love the new Glitter flakes - another must have, and have moved the leaf dies up my wish list.
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Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a different card can't wait to watch later. Caring thoughts to Tina, Peter, Elaine, Andrew and Helen would love to say more.
Lovely, just lovely. This card could be used for most any occasion, especially in the fall.
ReplyDeleteA stunning and elegant card today with you new dies. Love the glitter and glitz. Thanks for the wonderful video. You have shown we don't have to only use the leaves in the fall. This set of leaf dies are on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteSuch an unusual card Sue and beautiful. xx Sylvi
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing male card this would make with a few tweeks, thank you so much Sue....Never realised the swirly leaf trio dies were made to fit with the leaf trio dies....great idea...another must have !!!!! .....luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue.
ReplyDeleteLovely Card. I think Monochrome always looks so striking, your leaves remind me of Honest, I also think they would look great using a coloured Velum. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Good afternoon Sue,
ReplyDeleteA super, stunning card, love it.
Patricia x
Beautiful monochrome card Sue, love the way you have constructed the leaves.
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What a lovely way to use these dies. The card is just beautiful,
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue X
Gorgeous card and perfect for those times that you have to make a sad sympathy card. But can easily be coloured up for other occasions...
ReplyDeleteGreat video Sue, Love the idea of layering an outer vellum die cut over an inner card die cut. It just adds so many more possibilities. Thanks for the tip. Theresa x
ReplyDeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteI'm later as I've trying to watch the video off and on all day! No success so far! iPad just not playing ball today! The card is really lovely and monochrome always looks so smart! These leaves may be climbing up my wish list but I'm being good just now !!
Pam - you have quite a posse behind you! I've tagged along as well!
Tina - take care - thinking of you and all the family!
Nanna Tina - hope you are alright too! Thinking of you.
PP - my advice would be to wear a crash helmet when you meet Maureen!! Hope Mum and Dad are doing alright! Don't overdo things yourself and make yourself ill!
Deb C - hope all is well with you too.
Love to all lovely ladies on this blog!
Thanks and love to you Sue,
Myra xx
Lovely card Sue, I like the monochrome look. Tea time & then to put my feet up & watch the video, bliss
ReplyDeleteLove those pretty leaves!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sue, very elegant.xx
ReplyDeleteEvening Sue gorgeous card . Enjoyed the video.Computer still not allowing me to leave comment on your blog. Tablet still working so far . Gloria (sidcup ) xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card today. Will be looking at the video later. Completely forgot that John was on today. Good job we have Freeview Play so we have instant catch up.
Loved yesterday's card as well. Looks like the flowers will be going on my wish list.
Really like this card. Fairly simple but so effective. Xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Sue, love how you have done the leaves.
ReplyDeleteRosemary xx
Maybe this could be a wintry leaves card rather than autumn. I love the monochrome coloring and the snowy borders.
ReplyDeleteWe are cold here for SC but Friday will get to 71. Odd weather.
Stephanie K
SC/USA
Good Evening Sue,
ReplyDeleteSuch an extraordinary card, it looks so 'high end', such a breathe of fresh air seeing something new.
Pat & Sue came over to craft today, I got to play with one of your 'Shadow Box' sets,
The card will be on my blog tomorrow,I had great fun creating it. Another one for the list!!
Crafty hugs
Sandra
xxxxxx
Good evening lovely Sue and her crafty crew!
ReplyDeleteOoh i love video days, they are full of new ideas and interesting tips & techniques! Today's example is no exception. I must admit to not being immediately grabbed by the Trio of Leaves die, i rather presumptuously assumed that i would struggle to create a varied amount of card designs with them, little did i know that our Sue would manage to change my mind with her imaginative use of these dies. There is a number of things that appeal to me about this cards composition, firstly, milk and black are my all time favourite colour combination, secondly, i love vellum and the way that you have utilised it on this card is ingenious....the leafy swirls behind the vellum leaves are outstanding against the black background....and thirdly, the new glittery chunky flakes are gorgeous and so eye catching...am i the only one who is reminded of fish scales? Anyway, what can i say that will accurately convey my admiration of this card and of you dear, sweet Sue? I am at a loss, so i will gaze on in stupefied silence:-)
Well ladies, I've had yet another unremarkable day spent doing not nearly enough housework...yes, that dusting has been tactfully ignored in favour of a bit of hoovering....I'm really struggling with my energy levels at the moment, I don't know if it's just that time of year when we all run on an empty engine, or more than likely I'm simply just a lazy cow:-) I could really do with a break away in the sunshine, however that's never going to happen just as long as I've got a severe addiction to shopping for clothes and Sues dies....it's about time i invested in a sugar daddy but my time is running out, I'll be 45 in May and finding someone old enough to be my daddy is becoming a very real problem!
I havent heard from our Yvonne yet today, all i know is that she was having an easy day at home cooking for her Dad and will be visiting her Mum tomorrow, her sister goes home tonight so she will be in charge from now on i guess....God help them all! Well, at least she's a decent cook:-)
Maureen, a rubber mallet sounds just fine, just be sure to completely disable her from the waist down because she's got a mean kick which i learned to my own regret! :-) As for getting her wet, i should have realised that the North in January is rather temperamental, lets just hope she stays fully clothed this time and her skin doesn't get wet, good tip is to take a large brolly or ideally stay indoors:-)
Tina, it sounds like you have such a lot on your plate at the moment, make sure that you get enough rest too. Glad to hear that Peters pain is under control now though, hopefully his appetite will now increase. Sending love and hugsxxx
P and Myra, i think we should have a Pam Appreciation Society, she deserves for her valuable contribution to be officially recognised:-)
June, how is your knee, are you finding the physio has helped and are you still using a stick? Hugsxxx
Tracy, how are you coping with working full time now that the Sales are upon us? Any visits to Craftworld lately......?xxx
Nana tina and Wheely, thinking of you bothxxx
Elaine, thinking of Andrew and especially Helen today, hope all went well. Hugs to you allxxx
Special hugs to all my besties on the blog, hope there is sunshine in your lives, and take carexxx
Love and crafty hugs
Laine1972xxx
Hi Sue and everyone.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, do love the monochromatic style.
June- I like your Tip's, keep them coming please
Thinking of Tina,Nannatina,Deb C,Yvonne,Julie L,Elaine, Wheelybad and many more
Sending my hugs to all Wilsonette's and to my friends, take care
Maria x
Hi sue
ReplyDeleteLovely different card today & I was pleasantly surprised to see how you did the vellum leaves...
I thought that the white image was stamped on the back of the vellum leaves after you had cut them out, but what an ingenious idea using the leaf die cut & then sticking both that & the matching vellum ones together, Love it & will definitely be trying that method...
Love the whole design & would be great for the guys & all occasions.
Crafty Hugs
Haze T (Norwich)
This is very unusual but really lovely. Will be watching the video shortly. Best wishes to all luv Jxxx
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ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Very different card love the vellum leaves.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Gorgeous card Sue!
ReplyDeleteI love those leaves, so useful and really pretty.
another great card love the leaves ,Laura O
ReplyDeleteThis gorgeous card nearly blew me bed socks off this morning when i first saw it Sue. My favourite colours Thank you
ReplyDeleteWow what a gorgeous card!!! love the new Ice Flake. The way you did the leaves in both regular card and velum was amazing. Thanks for the awesome idea.
ReplyDeleteHello Sue!
ReplyDeleteIt's me again! My iPad played ball and allowed me to watch your video at 11.58pm!! It was well worth watching! The sort of skeleton leaves stuck on the vellum are so clever! That's what softens it! Really lovely . Thank you! Thought I'd pop back ad I'd probably forget to mention in the morning , all being well!
Night Night everyone in the UK and Good morning to our friends in other countries!
Love Myra xx
Hi Sue, such a beautiful card. I love the leaves.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and everyone
ReplyDeleteSorry for my very late post, don't know where today went! Gorgeous card Sue, love the sparkles. Have not had chance to watch the video yet, but will do soon.
Love Helen xxx
A lovely sparkly card Sue, and leaves are so versatile. I thought the card you uploaded to YouTube yesterday (gate card) was beautiful and because it was a flat design, makes it ideal
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A rather late catchup with this one. I too like the monochrome look made less stark by the use of milk card with the vellum. I love working with vellum, but then I am a parcher! The leaves are lovely.
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This card is stunning, I just love monochrome colours. Hugs, Ivy x
ReplyDeleteA very different card from you today Sue but still as gorgeous as ever.
ReplyDeleteI love the leaves, the colours and well just about everything really lol.
So lovely. Have just ordered the Autumn Leaf Trio so can't wait to get started. Thanks for the inspiration Sue xxx
ReplyDeleteamazingly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this video. A lovely card.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI like this card very much. Very different from others.
Loved the video, very informative.
Love
Dorothy of Baldock