Tuesday 1 November 2011

A Monochromatic Piece

A very good morning to all!  Try as I might to get a good picture of this card, this is the best I could do!  So sorry about that as this card is really rather pretty in real life.  There are a couple of things about this card that I will explain.  It was to be a demo on the last set of shows, but there was a bit of a last minute change in the embossing folders on the show.  The two that I used here did not actually show up in the last shipment due to a bit of a mix up.   We are told they will now be available late November, so you are actually getting a cheeky sneak peek!  The white  background has been embossed with houndstooth folder.  The black accent piece has been embossed with the folder called "Tied Together."  I am quite taken with both of these so I can't wait until the stock arrives.  I used the new silver PVA glue to make small dots at each junction in the embossing.  The sentiment was stamped and a frame of silver card was cut out of label 10 and labels 20, then an insert piece of black card was cut with a smaller labels 10 die.  I cut a faux nestie using the largest size of the labels 10 as a guide too.  Wrapped a couple of pieces of black vintage ribbon around the card and tied a messy bow and then added some Baker twine and a zipper rose.  I decided on the black rather than the silver  PVA glue to create a bolder frame for the entire card and three black glints in the upper corner to finish it off.  Enjoy!  All for now, Sue x

43 comments:

Susanne said...

Lovely and elegant... The zipper rose I like a lot... Hugs Susanne

Maryann Laursen said...

Such an awesome card again here Sue. I just love that embossingfolder on the black layer, it looks really gorgeous and with these white pearls on it, it looks like a million. Really beautiful and elegant card, and white and black is always a good choise for almost anything.

Jan said...

Wow Sue this is stunning xx Jan

Neha Jain said...

lovely

Unknown said...

Lovely. Julia xxx

craftymum said...

Love the monochromatic look.Great card Sue
Sarah x

Chloe's Nan said...

Love the Tied Together embossed panel. Black and white is very classy xx

Sandra Riley said...

OOh Sue can't wait for those new embossing folders, I have just received all the fab Spellbinder dies from the POTD, I am looking through your amazing blog for some inspiration now!!!
HUGE thanks
Sandra Riley

Sandra F said...

Another lovely card Sue.

dutchess said...

thank you Sue....I loved this card when I saw you on POTW that background folder is definitely going to be one of my favourites and I look forward to it arriving.....take care margaret

scrapper said...

Lovely card and looking forward to the new embossing folders - what size will they be please?
A plea for the Leighton Buzzard weekend - is it possible to bring some of your samples with you since you say this looks better "in the flesh"??

craftycarol said...

Once again you have produced a beautiful card and the monochrome is very striking.Thankyou.
Carol x

Anonymous said...

Another beautiful card and as others have said I too can't wait for the embossing folders to arrive. Just received 4 of the A4 embossing folders and WOW ! my favourite (at the moment) ;-) is the one with the clocks on it because it works well with my steampunk stamps and papers.
Heather x

Pam said...

Very elegant card - thanks for the inspiration.
Pam xx

Rita said...

Sue, your card to-day is just so Classy. I love the monochrome look. Hugs Rita xxxx

Sandra said...

Love it very simple but very stunning
Sandra x

eileen.fj said...

Hi Sue
Love the monochrome-very elegant card.

Eileen x

Cheryl said...

Black and white is so elegant, and as usual, you have done a great job! Love it.

Rachel Fisher said...

Very elegant - love the ribbon!

Mandy Makes and Mends said...

Love that embossing folder sue the card looks great .Mandy x

Fiona said...

I think I will soon succumb to the coloured PVA glues!

Crafty Loops said...

This is beautiful, I love the flower. How stunning. Lee x

KimberleyG said...

-Love the tied together embossing.

Uta said...

beautiful monochromatic card

Missmizog said...

Hi Sue
I love the tied together embossing folder. This card is stunning.
Sue

Lindyloo said...

Stunning!
Funny enough I am sat here on my laptop, watching a recording of your show on 20th Oct and spotted this embossing on a lovely card with just Fancy Tags and swirly pearls. I loved it so much, I was about to email you for info. So thank you Sue not only for the beautiful inspiration but also the info. (Hope you have forgiven me for my last post) lol. regards Linda

Lynne M said...

Stunning card, love the embossing folders, know I will be looking out for them to add to my stash. Lol Lynne mills

Clai01 said...

Lovely card as always !

PaulineC said...

I particularly like the "tied together" embossing folder, especially used in the way you have with the silver cosmic shimmer dots.

Carole Z said...

Stunning Sue....really liking this embossing folder, but love the way you have tied the ribbon added the zipper rose x

Anonymous said...

Love all your cards, they certainly inspire me. Thanks Sue

Christine B. said...

Wow Sue I've missed some beautiful cards. Sorry not been around spending all my time at the hospital at the moment. Will be back to catch up again soon. Take care and have fun. Hugs x ChrisB

Barbara Phillips said...

Beautiful card, the embossing folder is gorgeous, cant wait to get my hands on it.

Anonymous said...

lovely card Sue

will look out for the embossing folders

Vie Carter
x

Rufus said...

Really like that Tied Together embossing folder!
R/

Anonymous said...

A simply stunning card as usual.
Loving the embossing folders and also the 'tied together' look.
Hugs Amanda x

Anonymous said...

I just LOVE this card. Those folders are to die for can't wait for them to come instock. Great job as always.
Sue C

Anne said...

Beautiful card Sue more embossing folders I think to add to my collection Hugs Anne x

Anne said...

Gorgeous card Sue more folders that I must have Hugs Anne x

Anonymous said...

A lovely card ,like monochramatic
Ruth B

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Such an elegant card! It's gorgeous.

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

Craftypurpledragon said...

Hi Sue,
I think the monochrome look is so sophisticated.
Love and Light
Suz x

craftylisa said...

hi sue this card looks so sophisticated

lisa x