Thursday 7 February 2019

Sew What's New?

 Hi bloggers!  I have had this card design in my head for ages so I was so pleased to be able to get it out of my head and on to paper! LOL  I started by selecting some decorative papers from the Teresa Collins Paper Pads Creative Expressions did in conjunction with them years ago.  I wanted a sort of vintage look for it, but with a bit of colour.  I selected some of the orange designs to go with the black and cream designs.  I cut into a piece of the orange design paper with a craft knife, then cut my Scissor die from the Sewing Accessories die set and arranged it so it looked like it was cutting through the paper, using one of the black and cream patterned papers as the base.  I cut the circle from the Eliza die in black and used it as a base for the pin cushion, safety pin and several buttons.  I used more of the button dies to hold down the corners of the folded card (actually they were glued into place that way!). I cut the sentiment in black and glued it to the upper corner with a silver thimble.  I completed the card with milk, rust and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 8" x  8" in size.  All for now, Sue x





























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89 comments:

Loraine Jefferis said...

What a very clever card. Brilliant I love it. Best wishes Loraine Jefferis x

BridgetCG said...

Morning Sue, what an awesome card, love the design and especially the folded back paper, looks so realistic. Have a good day everyone. Bx

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Perfect card for our sewing friends and rellies, the double sided paper is lovely and really sets off a clever card.
Hugs
Muriel x

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A brilliant card, thank you.
Take care it is very windy today, Kitty.

Nancy Soetaert said...

Great idea, fun with the little buttons too.
Have a nice day.
Nancy

hazel young said...

Great card Sue, love the dimension on it.xx Hazel

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
A fun card for all sewing fiends,I must use my papers more. I have so many.
Jan x

Anonymous said...


Hi Sue

Great card love the sewing theme.

Heather R Oxfordshire

hollyberry said...

Beautiful card and so clever how you have used the paper with the scissors.

Pussycats said...

Good Morning sue and all
I have to say this is a fantastic card the first time i saw it . The Sewing Accessories is a great selection of dies and I love the effect you have created to make the scissors . Thank you sharing this card again as it makes me smile.
Crafty hugs to all , Wendy

Steph Cotterill said...

Oh my word Sue this is so clever, it looks so realistic, a non crafter would never believe that all this was made with dies, it's brilliant xxx

TDQ Karen said...

What a great design very pleasant paper and love the way the card looks

Netty The Runner said...

Fabulous card Sue. Great idea using the scissors this way.
Annette x

Lorraine's blog said...

super card

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, wow this sample really is amazing, wish I had your talent for designing cards, the papers are exactly what was needed as the backdrop and the sewing implements are a stroke of genius, stunning.

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

CraftyCoffey said...

Great card today.

Michele

Clai01 said...

Oh what a great card design! Thanks for sharing it, delightful for a sewist especially. x

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, such a clever card. I love how you've placed your scissors against the paper and the little buttons to hold it down. Great choice of paper colours too. Xx

Chris Curry said...

What a perfect card for someone who loves sewing, well done Sue. Have a good day xxx

Karen Drew said...

Brilliant card for someone who loves sewing. Love the papers you have used.
Luv
Karen xx

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card.
B xx

ahappycrafter50 said...

Clever. Like to have different ideas. Thank you.
Jan
Northampton

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue Wow! what a fabulous card I love your design with the scissors seemingly cutting the material such a clever idea

Scottydog said...

What a clever design, the papers work so well for it. Thank you Sue.

Pauline Austen said...

Morning Sue, love the idea with the scissors cutting through the 'material'. As I have your sewing accessories dies I can't wait to give this a go. Brilliant. Hugs xx Pauline in S.A.

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. Those memories of mine are coming back again after seeing this really lovely card. I love how you have made the scissors look like they are cutting into the fabric. Lovely card for all the garment makers out there. Thankyou Sue. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
What a great card, clever design.
Lydia
X

Suemac said...

Fantastic sample.

Anonymous said...

Wow such a clever idea, please could I borrow your brain, just for a little while. Lol. Such fabulous ideas I'm excited to see the up and coming samples. Hugs WINTERWARM. xxx

June Horrocks said...

Wow sue this card is stunning so clever I just had to keep having a 👀 the scissors look so brilliant thank you for sharing it with us
Love always June Horrocks xxxxxxx

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue this is a stunning card I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Marie P.from Longridge said...

Good morning Sue.
A very clever card today. I immediately had a picture of my mum in mind when I saw it (Mum has been gone for over 65 years) She was a dressmaker and in my childhood I thought you had to be a dressmaker before you could be a Mum LOL
I really love the card you have made even though I don't have anyone on my list that would appreciate it.
Love.
Marie P.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - this is such a fab card and is perfect for my daughter. I still have some of the Teresa Collins paper so this year's birthday card is sorted! Thank you for all your amazing ideas. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Tressa said...

What a brilliant design! Love it!

Teresa

gwen70 said...

Fabulous card

Anne said...

I think we all have friends who would love this card, Sue.

Anne (Northampton)

stitchingranny said...

Fabulous card. I love the colours, the theme, the was the scissors are cutting through the paper. I would use that for so many friends and for family too. Even though I do not sew myself I could certainly feel happy to get a card like this.

Hugs Helen xx

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a beautiful pretty card and great design perfect for friends who love sewing

Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Have a good day all

Love
Hunnymummy54 from MK
xxx

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue,
A great fun card just perfect for sewing friends. Fabulous
Marion S x

Anonymous said...

Good Morning, Sue
A brilliant card for all our friends who love 🧵 sewing!
Lesley S x

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. What a really imaginative idea. I can't believe how realistic it looks. It's great when a plan comes together so well isn't it?

Lisbeth

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Love this card. love Jean Z xxxx

Unknown said...

Love it ,what a great idea will definitely be thinking of stretching my ideas in future

Susan Battensby said...

Great card and I love the papers. Always meant to get that pad, I wonder if it is still available, will have to investigate.
x

Maria said...

Morning Sue.
Fabulous card, what a great idea how you done with the papers

hugs to all, Maria x

Crafty Cruiser said...

A real wow card this, so cleverly done!
Doreen R

Margaret R said...

Hi Sue
An unusual, but lovely card

Margaret x

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, lovely card, any one who likes to sew would really love it. Love Jean xxx

Unknown said...

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Today’s Card Is Just Exceptional I Love “The Teresa Collins Papers”
Plus The Sewing Cutting Dies, Those Scissors Look So Real!!
You Capture Sewing Just Perfect Thank You Sharing
This Magnificent Card
Extremely Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue.
Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
Love From Sam xxx

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Fab card today, the effect is so realistic. Wonderful card for any would be tailor or sewist...

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a great card. I love your effect of the scissors cutting through the material and all the little extras of the pin cushion and buttons.

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
What a fabulous card & one that would definitely be appreciated by someone who is into their sewing. Yvonne xx

BenteS said...

Great design for your card today.

Littlelamb said...

A brilliant idea Sue. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Hi Due, lovely card this morning. I love the design.

Barbara V

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
Amazing is the only word for this card

Ruth Kidd said...

This design works brilliantly Sue - glad you got the chance to make this card! I love these sewing-related dies.
Ruth x

CraftyJo said...

What a clever card!

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, this is a very clever card and I can appreciate how much you wanted to make it happen. I love the colours and the way the scissors cut into the 'fabric'.

Frances

julie laz said...

Hi sue, what a beautiful card, I can’t wait to do something similar to this, thank you for sharing, crafty hugs Julie laz xxx

Sandra said...

So creative and fun! Loving the scissors!

Welsh Dors said...

I just love this card, it looks so authentic

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
This is FABULOUS, you wouldn't believe there's no metal involved. Also love the colours.
Hugs, Rose

Kate's Cards said...

Very clever and cute. Xxx

Jackie Durrant said...

What a delightful card xx

ursula said...

Most unusual, very pretty indeed, great idea...luv Ursula xx

karenlotty said...

A very clever design

Suzzette Yandle said...

A clever design signifying action in the sewing room. Makes me want to get back to my heirloom sewing. Well, maybe not just yet. I have more cards to make.

sued99 said...

What a fabulous card. Such a clever idea. X

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Such a clever card, as so many others have already said I love how you’ve arranged the scissors to look as if they are cutting through the paper

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Hellma said...

great card

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, This card is delightful !! I adore the scissors die and everything about this card.
You have reminded me that I have this Teresa Collins paper pad, I will have to dig it out.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

dragonswing said...

What a cute card! Love the folded back edges. I wish there was a link to find the scissors die.

CCM said...

I remember this card!I love it then and I love it now. It is one of my favorites cards that you made.


Hugs from Toronto
Carmen-Dorothy

Judy Hollers said...

What a clever design! Makes me wish I could sew. . . sort of! Great card.
Hugs,
Judy Hollers
North Carolina

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

How cute and unusual card, so unique! Love how you used the little dies!

Betty McAlister said...

Fabulous card Sue. Love it xx

Lynda's craft's said...

Hi Sue Beautiful card I love everything about it
Love Lynda xx

Viki Banaszak said...

What a great card! I'm glad you let it out of your head for us to see. LOL

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Fantastic card Sue x it's ingenious how you have designed this x the scissors truly look as if they are cutting fabric x I love it x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Beverly Fuchs said...

Hello Sue,

What a clever design and so very realistic. It actually looks like someone is cutting through a piece of fabric. How very creative.

Beverly

cr@fty said...

Hi Sue
What an absolutely fabulous card! I love the accessories they look so realistic (and so cute)!
Hugs x
Heather T

dj from kettering said...



How lovely!!! Anyone who sews would love
that card,




Doreen x

Karen M said...

Hi Sue,
I might be late but I just had to say what a wonderful card this is,I am a dressmaker & so are quite a few friends they would love & appreciate a card like this.
Thank you Sue
Best wishes
Karen M

Pawprintx4 said...

I saw this card on Instagram and love the way the scissors cut out part of the patterned paper. A Sue Wilson ingenious touch. I love this set except I can't sew a lick and only have one friend that does so its probably not a good choice to ad to my collection when I want so many others. I do appreciate it and think this is an awesome card, however.
Have a great day,
Stephanie K
SC/USA

Eunice Astle said...

Amazing card Sue, love how you can take your imagination and actually put it on paper!

Joan McKevitt said...

What a brilliant card, Sue!! I love it!! Jo xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
What a fun card for a sewing fan!
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

DeCor said...

I absolutely love this card! All the little details are wonderful.