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Wednesday, 30 November 2011

True Friendship

                                                                                                   Good morning blog friends!  More teal! And the blog pendulum swings back the other way today to no ribbons or bows.  Just a very simple card, but I really like the way it came out.  I cut the Samantha Walker Twisted metal die out of my teal card.  I kept the die in place and moved the entire piece on to my Grand Impressibilities and embossed it all.  Since I wanted the negative piece as my background, I removed the actual die cut (and saved it for another time). I sanded my background to bring up the detail of the embossed background and edged the entire piece with Black Soot distress ink.  You can see the detail in the close up picture below.  Then I put sticky foam mounting pieces all over the back of this piece and set it aside for a bit.  I cut the Twisted metal die again in black card.  This time, I took the die out and then taped the outer fine scroll piece back in to the background.  I mounted this under neath my background piece so that it created a black edge on the inside.  I stamped my sentiment on white card and centred it into the middle of the opening in the background.  The card was finished with a bit of piercing (as I do) and some matting and layering with both black and white card for contrast.  I hope you like it!  All for now, Sue x

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85 comments:

  1. Jan.moogie30 November 2011 at 06:08

    Love the twisted metal die and the way you used it. A true work of art x

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  2. Hope and Chances30 November 2011 at 07:09

    Such a brilliant technique, I studied this one at the studio because it is so clever! :) xx

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  3. Mandy Makes and Mends 30 November 2011 at 07:32

    Such a lovely card sue and there has never been a truer ( have I just made that word up !? ) sentiment x

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  4. Missmizog30 November 2011 at 07:37

    Loved this card when i saw you making it on potw simple but elegant
    Sue

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  5. Jenny L30 November 2011 at 07:52

    Hi Sue Wow I think the twisted metal design is fab even if it has no bows or ribbons. Lol. I got my new Grand Calibur yesterday evening so I'm up and running again so to speak. Lots of love Jenny L

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  6. Maggie30 November 2011 at 07:53

    I like the simplicity of this card and in my fav colour too....would make a great quick christmas card I'm thinking....lol.

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  7. Unknown30 November 2011 at 08:07

    Love the background on this and the recessed greeting. Julia xxx

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  8. Anonymous30 November 2011 at 08:29

    I love the simplicity of this card Sue as well as the colours. I was thinking Sue you bring a lot of ribbons,pins,stamps etc have you ever thought of bringing some card packs? (especially the teal) lol
    Heather x

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  9. mags30 November 2011 at 08:34

    Love how you have done this card Sue. These dies do speak for themselves and you don't always need lots of bows and ribbons or embellishments. Stunning.
    Mags
    x

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  10. Anonymous30 November 2011 at 08:48

    Love the simplicity of this card. Missing my Grand Calibur having withdrawal symptoms.
    Love the sentiment - it is so true.
    Hugs Amanda x

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  11. Anonymous30 November 2011 at 08:49

    Love the simplicity of this card (not that I dont adore the ribbons and bows) but a card to make with speed when needed. Will remember this technique. Thans Sue.

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  12. DEBBIE30 November 2011 at 09:17

    LOVELY CARD SUE
    KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

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  13. Clare30 November 2011 at 09:24

    Such a beautiful card.

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  14. Evik30 November 2011 at 09:28

    Oooo, so cute! Beautiful card!

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  15. dutchess30 November 2011 at 09:31

    morning Sue....this is lovely and so simple and elegant....I just love those frames they are on my christmas list you know the one pinned up in the kitchen written in huge writing so that maybe much beloved notices...LOL...looking for teal card...take care Margaret

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  16. Seafield Jo30 November 2011 at 09:32

    It's so elegant Sue, a beautiful card. Jo x

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  17. Anonymous30 November 2011 at 09:33

    I like this card, not everyone likes ribbons and pins, just simple but effective , thanks Sue. Yvonne xx

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  18. Sandra F30 November 2011 at 09:33

    A LOvely card

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  19. Uta30 November 2011 at 09:33

    Love it. It looks so elegant. Great!

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  20. Carole Z30 November 2011 at 09:41

    love the elegance of this card and the die is fab...it's on my list of must haves! Carole Z x

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  21. LellyJelly30 November 2011 at 09:51

    The simplicity of this card really makes this card a classic. Teal again - good! Have just discovered the stamps to match these die, oh dear....x

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  22. Maryann Laursen30 November 2011 at 09:57

    Very simple, but ooooh so stunning card, and I just love the color, and the saying is just sooo true and really great. Awesome work as always Sue. I love it.

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  23. Clai0130 November 2011 at 10:30

    Lovely saying on the card, Sue your paper piercing is always so very neat and straight , any tips on that please ? I guess it's done with the Tim Holtz ruler, but the holes always look so neat and the same size,
    great simple card and very stunning to look at.

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  24. marg30 November 2011 at 10:40

    Hello Sue
    I don't have a Calibur...I'm still on the Cuttlebug, so I thought It would be nice if the backgrounds were made smaller then I could get the effect you have, really lovely !
    Thanks for the descriptions as sometimes I can't tell what you have done to achieve the end result.
    Love Marg

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  25. scrapper30 November 2011 at 10:41

    Love this card Sue - the layering is very effective.
    Hope you are enjoying the States and that your parents are OK

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  26. Fiona30 November 2011 at 11:05

    Lovely die, but no ribbons? Sure you're ok? lol

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  27. CraftyJo30 November 2011 at 11:15

    Like it!! I love it :) "Simply" beautiful.

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  28. Anonymous30 November 2011 at 11:22

    A truly beautiful card Sue,as always. Ann W

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  29. Anonymous30 November 2011 at 12:46

    Lovely idea for a unisex card with appropriate wording, thanks sue. All the best Edwina

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  30. Fuchsia30 November 2011 at 12:58

    I love how the pink middle gives great depth !
    stunning

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  31. eileen.fj30 November 2011 at 13:37

    Hi Sue
    I love the look of this card, especially the effects with using both pieces of the die cut.

    Eileen x

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  32. melanie30 November 2011 at 13:44

    Stunning card

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  33. Sue H30 November 2011 at 13:51

    Hi Sue
    Understated elegance yes but it would look beautiful in a frame on the wall
    Sue H.

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  34. CathyinMN30 November 2011 at 14:14

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful card.

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  35. craftycarol30 November 2011 at 14:23

    Hi Sue,
    So simple you've got to like this card and the colour too,This one could be adapted for any occassion as well.
    Carol x

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  36. jollyjoyce30 November 2011 at 14:25

    I really must buy this die. Beautiful card. I'm still waiting to see one I don't like (will that day EVER come?).
    Joyce

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  37. craftymum30 November 2011 at 14:28

    I saw you make this card on C/C Sue and thought it was just stunning. I really want to make this card....but I will have to buy this set of dies now!!"!!!!

    sarah x

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  38. Becky Dunham30 November 2011 at 15:24

    Gorgeous card Sue! I am loving this teal phase :) I love the piercing - adds just the perfect touch! I will definitely be trying that!

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  39. Craftychris30 November 2011 at 15:33

    Elegant, simple and fab! Thats all I can say.

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  40. Hellma30 November 2011 at 15:48

    This looks absolutely stunning

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  41. baa-me-chick30 November 2011 at 15:49

    Elegant! Nicki xx

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  42. Cumbrianlass30 November 2011 at 15:52

    Hi Sue
    A really beautiful card, and with my fav colour (teal) card.
    xxx Janet

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  43. MEGHA30 November 2011 at 15:54

    HI,
    LOVELY CARD,BEAUTIFUL COLOUR COMBO.
    THANKS
    http://meghanuj01.blogspot.com/

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  44. Unknown30 November 2011 at 16:09

    Another lovely card sue,can't get enough of teal, very soothing!Thanks again for sharing.
    Luv Bim x

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  45. Sue Yorkshire30 November 2011 at 16:27

    I just love this card the simplicity of it really shows off those beautiful dies
    xxx

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  46. sheila30 November 2011 at 16:29

    Wow! I need this twisted metal di Sue

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  47. Janet30 November 2011 at 17:12

    I love this style Sue, I copied it for my husbands birthday and it went down very well. Even though my copy was nothing like your standard!!!

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  48. Rhonda Miller30 November 2011 at 18:02

    Beautiful card. TFS.

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  49. Gwen Marsden30 November 2011 at 18:33

    Love the simplicity of this card, just gorgeous

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  50. Kate's Cards30 November 2011 at 19:06

    I am liking the simplicity of this one Sue! Oh and the teal of course!!!

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  51. PaulineC30 November 2011 at 19:14

    The user of the negative shape and the idea of embossing with the impressibilities while the die is still in place are so clever.

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  52. lilygee30 November 2011 at 19:17

    love it - simple and elegant.
    love lilygeexxx

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  53. Lesley30 November 2011 at 19:31

    Hiya Sue
    Just love this card. Really classy.
    Lesley x

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  54. Anonymous30 November 2011 at 19:34

    Lovely card Sue.

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  55. Redanne30 November 2011 at 19:49

    Hi Sue, simple elegance on this card. Like Lesley (above)says - it is classy! Love the die too. Regards, Anne x

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  56. Christine B.30 November 2011 at 21:11

    Lovely elegant card Sue. I love the colour and that die is beautiful. Hugs x ChrisB

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  57. Linda (Lindyloo)30 November 2011 at 21:20

    I must agree with Sue H. here, as the first thing I saw was a beautiful frame atop a piano or dressing table. The quote you have used reminds me of another that I find equally beautiful. It is: 'A single rose can be my garden... a single friend, my world' Leo Buscaglia.
    This die is in my top 10 beside Labels 20,22, Fancy Tags2, Elegant Posts, Sprockets and both Parisian and Lace Doily Accents & Motifs. I find that with this basic number of sets I can easily create a variety of designs and with your inspiration I also end up with a 'happy dance' of my own; (with my bad spine I usually do it while sat - though I have managed a tap dance! lol.. I said Tap dance!). Have a good day. Regards Linda

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  58. Crafty Loops30 November 2011 at 21:23

    Oh Wow Sue, this card is amazing. There is another die I must get!! Gorgeous card. Lee xx

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  59. joy30 November 2011 at 21:25

    Hi Sue fantasic card . so simply yet effective.
    joyce e

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  60. Kazbomps30 November 2011 at 21:55

    I love the teal colour. Very clever use of the dies. Karen x

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  61. Yorkie girl 30 November 2011 at 22:14

    Hi Sue lovely card colours are great together
    Theresa

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  62. Vie Carter30 November 2011 at 22:18

    Simple but very elegant

    Vie Carter
    x

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  63. Jane30 November 2011 at 22:27

    Lovely Card the teal dont realy show but still very nice

    Jane xx

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  64. sheila30 November 2011 at 23:58

    it's quite an art to make something look simple and elegant, you've certainly acheived that here wish I had these artistic skills

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  65. Lorraine1 December 2011 at 00:02

    this is a fab card love the colours xx

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  66. Sandra Riley ... ..1 December 2011 at 04:44

    I got that twisted metal die in the POTW, what a great effect Sue! There may be no ribbon or bows, but it still looks amazing. You are truly brilliant !!!!!
    love and hugs
    Sandra Riley

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  67. Rufus1 December 2011 at 06:03

    Clever, simple yet elegant and totally postage friendly!
    R/

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  68. Elaine L1 December 2011 at 07:32

    Sue, really love the fact that this uses the bits that I would normally throw away. Can't wait to try this with Core'dinations Black Magic and with a different sentiment would make a great card for the guys.
    Elaine

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  69. Sue1 December 2011 at 08:51

    Great card love this cordinations card cant wait to give it a go Luv Sue x

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  70. Tracy Heaton1 December 2011 at 09:25

    Very clever idea Sue

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  71. Anonymous1 December 2011 at 12:11

    Hi Sue, What a lovely, simple card. Just shows how nice cards can be either with or without the extra accessories. Love the colours.
    Elaine J

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  72. Maria's Paper Thoughts1 December 2011 at 14:07

    Hi Sue, Wow, simple but gorgeous card! MariaS

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  73. seom1 December 2011 at 15:37

    oh i love these ones, I'm so glad i got these dies. as soon as i get the last of the xmas cards finished (i cut wait) then im going to PLAY PLAY PLAY.....
    you are always an insperation and I'm loving this crafting.. well done again Sue and hurry back to C & C

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  74. Barbara Phillips1 December 2011 at 17:43

    Thhis card is so elegant, just love it. Its the one set I dont have and will need to add it to my wishlist. You should get commission from Spellbinders for the amount of dies you have sold for them. Your cards inspire people to try different things.

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  75. Heidi1 December 2011 at 20:18

    i love this look Sue, and especially when you want the sentiment to be the main focal image - think this is also a set i'll be craving but not for a while yet as treated myself to a multibuy after watching your amazing shows on C & C
    H x

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  76. Vee Cassidy2 December 2011 at 06:50

    I really like this; it is what I call one of your mood pieces and so reflective in tone and sentiment perfect for the time of year. Vee x

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  77. iReneM2 December 2011 at 09:04

    Crikey! This is very cleverly done.
    Such an elegant result - love it!
    x

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  78. SMAG 532 December 2011 at 13:37

    An elegant but simple card.xx

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  79. Craftycat2 December 2011 at 22:47

    Never would think to do a card like this but love the simplicity of it!

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  80. KimberleyG4 December 2011 at 03:16

    Faabulous, very elegant. Sometimes less is more. I love the negative cuts and the distressed embossing.

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  81. miislucky8 December 2011 at 02:17

    Very pretty! I love the distressing done on this one. Mimi

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  82. Anonymous13 December 2011 at 08:05

    lovely, thank you for the time you take to share your beautiful creations xx

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