Sunday 24 February 2019

For You

Good Sunday morning all!  I have an unusual colour combo for today's offering, but I thought I would give it a try!  I started by embossing a piece of slate grey card using the Opulent Frame folder.  I used Enchanted Gold Gilding Polish lightly over the top of it.  Next, I cut the Eliza die in white and added an antique gold card backing.  I cut the centre die from the set in white and added a slate grey backing to it.  I used the For You shadowed sentiment in white with a grey offset shadow and backed it with the larger white shadow before adding it to the centre of the card. I used the Layered Carnation to make three dimensional flowers.  The edges were tinged with Enchanted Gold gilding polish to tie in with the card.  I embellished it with gold leaves.   White, grey and gold mats and layers were used to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 7" x  8 1/2" in size.

Just a quick reminder, I am finishing up the ODS on Hochanda today with shows at 9am, 1pm and 5pm.   Hope you can join me!   All for now, Sue x






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60 comments:

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Love the effect of the gilding polish on the slate grey today, it reminds me of a fireplace in my grandparents house too many years ago to say exactly how many lol !
The 3D embossing folders look is is such a lovely and different card, beautiful!
Hugs
Muriel x

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. How lovely this card is and so different from you. It looks like antique..... well that's the image I am getting here.... but I just love it. And any sentiment would be appropriate if so wished. Great card Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you a lovely card.
Thank you for the great shows yesterday, the tv is all set to record today.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

hazel young said...

Wonderful card Sue xx Hazel

Steph Cotterill said...

Morning Sue. It maybe unusual but it really works well. That embossing folder is absolutely lush so much depth and detail, it really cries out for guilding polish and such like. I'm loving today's inspiration Sue. Off to market later so lots to organize and get done before it's time to leave. Will be catching up with today's shows later but yesterday's shows were lovely. Enjoy your day and your massive audience awaits you xxx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, wonderful, wonderful shows, I am out at a workshop all day today but will catch up when I get back.

Excellent sample, great technique xx

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

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, such an opulent card with rich colours. The 3d embossing folder is really lovely. Enjoy your time àr Hochanda xx

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, excellent card, the embossing folder with the gilding polish gives it a very antique look.
Loved your 12noon show - still to catch up with the launch show of the ODS but I will along with your shows today. Thank you, it is so lovely to see you on our screens again.
Marion S x

Beverly Fuchs said...

Hello Sue,

The embossing from the 3D folder is impressive and colored with the gilding polish it looks like antique metal. The card itself is stunning.

Your shows on Saturday were fabulous. It's always exciting to see the samples that you create and the ones you had for your shows were fabulous. The mermaid cards were so magical and fun. Looking forward to your other shows.

Have a wonderful Sunday.

Beverly

Chris Curry said...

A very smart card Sue. I enjoyed your show yesterday and yes, I gave in to temptation 😀. Thank you, enjoy your day.xxx

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card, love the colours.
Fabulous mermaid show yesterday. I loved the bubbles background you made for the first demo. I must get some sparkle shakers, they look perfect for me (I’ve tried using glitterbitz but they go everywhere).
Like you I’ve made my own tool for picking up things, but mine is a cocktail stick (toothpick) with a small ball of blu-tak on the end.
Looking forward to catching up with all your shows.
B xx

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Fabulous card Sue x I adore the 3d embossing folders,it still surprises me the effect when I've run one through x really enjoying your shows and can't wait for today's x you are so inspirational x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue,
As you say,an unusual colour combination, but one that looks great. The 3D embossing folder and gilding polish really lifts the project and Eliza makes a stunning centrepiece. X

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, unusal colours but they work so well with the gilding polish. Loved your shows yesterday, will be watching again today. Love Jean xxx

CraftyCoffey said...

Unusual colour combination but it really works-great card.

Michele

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Very nice card. love Jean Z xxx

hollyberry said...

I love this combination of colours you have used. It gives this card a very elegant and antique look.

Anonymous said...

Wow, beautiful card. Love the antique metal look of the background, just gorgeous.
Hugs WINTERWARM. xxx

Netty The Runner said...

Beautiful card Sue. It’s great to see you back on TV, I’ll be watching today. The triple layer dies look amazing, especially the Hummingbird.
Annette x

MarieP.fromLongridge said...

What a super card Sue. I love the colour combination and wouldn't have thought of it myself.. I do have quite a lot of grey card and really should try it with different colours. You really are an inspiration.
Hugs.
Marie P..

Pussycats said...

Good Morning sue and all
Amazing card this morning and I love the colours you have used on the card. The embossing folder gives the card great depth and I love the little hint of polish. Having the gold card in the background of the Eliza die works beautifully.
Loved your shows yesterday and was lovely to have you back on honchanda and looking forward to days shows.
Wendy

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
I love your unusual colour combination. It’s gorgeous. This card has a very rich, almost regal air about it. Love it x
Enjoying watching you in action. 3 shows yesterday and 3 more today - feel very spoilt. You are so clever and the way you explain things makes it so easy to understand - even for idiots like me x
Happy Sunday everyone
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

June Horrocks said...

Hi sue love this card it’s beautiful your shows were fab you looked lovely I would love to meet you I will be watching later sue my love always
June Horrocks xxxxxxxxxxxk

Anne said...

Beautiful card, Sue. I love the colour combination.

Anne (Northampton)

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
Such a beautiful opulent card today. Loving the shows, sat watching you just now.Yvonne xx

Anonymous said...


Hi Sue

Very attractive, this colour combination works a treat.

Heather R Oxfordshire

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. Nice card today, the Eliza die cuts such a delicate design. Am watching your 9:00 show and am so amazed by the dies which I thought may be a little tricky to use, but you have made it look so easy. Must go now before I miss anything.

Lisbeth

gwen70 said...

Beautiful card, am enjoying your shows Sue, great to see you back on the tv

Pauline Austen said...

Love the antique look to today's,card. The EF has real depth too.
Glad everyone is enjoying your shows. Hope a couple of G&T's are waiting for you tonight.
Have a great day. Hugs to everyone. XX Pauline in S.A.

Rachel Taylor said...

Love the 3D embossing folder ,great shows yesterday x

Kate's Cards said...

Great card. Very grand looking. Xxxx

Anonymous said...


Hi Sue
Gorgeous card today! I love the colour scheme and all the products you have used.
The Opulent Frame EF looks wonderful with that little touch of Enchanted Gold Gilding Polish.
Lesley S x

Crafty Cruiser said...

Unusual colours on this but it works to make a lovely card.
Doreen R

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a lovely card and the unusual colour combination really works so well that I think I must try it for myself. The embossing and Gilding Polish make it so elegant and I love Eliza backed with gold. Just catching up with your 9am show so that I am up-to-date for 1pm :-)

Frances

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card and I love the colour combination, the gilding polish looks stunning on the slate grey. Loved yesterday’s shows and I have today’s all set to record and will watch later when the grandchildren go home

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Very elegant and has an antique look with the gold gilding polish on the slate grey.

CraftyJo said...

Very nice :)

Tressa said...

A very unusual but beautifully distinctive colour scheme used here. Great sample.

Teresa

Pawprintx4 said...

This is a very elegant card. I love the colors, the gray being more subdued than black.
Enjoying your shows.
Stephanie K
SC/USA

ursula said...

Something I would never have thought to do, but it looks amazing...beautiful card Sue...luv Ursula xx

Suzzette Yandle said...

A very attractive and elegant card design. Loving the color combination, too. The texture is amazing. Thank you for sharing.

Anonymous said...

What a classy card Sue - just my style! Love everything about it ...... so, i shall be having a go trying something similar with what dies i have, got the wonderful embossing folder, and am all set to put it into good use ! Bless you for all the wonderful creations you share with us .
Love and hugs
Jersey Pauline XX

stitchingranny said...

Very classy card today. Gilding polish and Pixie powders are my two favourite products for enhancing cards.


Hugs Helen xx

freedomlass said...

Good Afternoon Sue, love this card and makes want to get my guilding polishes out again, must say I have loved your shows over this weekend on Hochanda you are so inspiring and love your new 3d dies...........enjoy the rest of your day.

Lesley

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Wow, it's so gorgeous!!

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
It is absolutely beautiful. And that Eliza die is fabulous..........
I'm enjoying your shows no end, and might be saying "hi" via Instagram..........
Hugs, Rose

Eunice Astle said...

What a beautiful antique looking card, love the dies.

dj from kettering said...



Such an elegant card!! Love it,



Doreen x

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, I absolutely adore this, the colours are fabulous.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Jackie T said...

Hi Sue this is a stunning card I love it. Those dies are gorgeous. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Viki Banaszak said...

This card is so stunning! I love the highlites on the background.

BenteS said...

Beautiful card, and the background is great!

karenlotty said...

Gorgeous and I like this colour combination

Helen Terry said...

Hi sue stunning rich card love the embossing and colours. Thanks Helen xx

ahappycrafter50 said...

Fabulous colours Sue. Enjoyed yesterday’s shows with your ideas. Just started on today’s!
Jan
Northampton

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue lovely card I like the colour combination I loved your Saturday shows I have recorded today's shows but haven't had a chance to watch them yet hopefully tomorrow

sued99 said...

It may be unusual but it works splendidly. X

Anja v K@@rten said...

Whooooo Pam,
Thats a nice one :-)
Creatieve groetjes, Anja

cr@fty said...

Hi Sue
What a striking card and using my all time favourite embossing folder!
Hugs x
Heather T

Lisa said...

Hello sue, my, how beautiful! It may be different for you but, it is sooooo pretty! I need that folder. Blessings, Lisa Duggin