Hi guys! The Ornate squares are the star today. I really enjoyed playing with this set and the matching stamps from JustRite. What's not to like when you have a beautifully detailed die set and you can get matching stamps to accessorise so well! I used a piece of paper from my stash that had a gold design on a dark background. I covered it with sticky adhesive sheets and then micro beaded it for texture. I wrapped my cream silky crush around the bottom and put a nice big bow at the bottom. I finished my bow with a pearl embellishment and two pearl stick pins for accent. Next I cut two of the large ornate square dies and put them together, but offset the pattern so it looks like it has eight arms instead of just four. I stamped my matching die from the Ornate Happiness set on soft gold card and clear embossed it. I cut it out with the matching die and then stamped it one more time. This time, I hand cut the design around one of the inner lines. I offset it on the other one, showing the nice edge pattern from it. I added it to the centre of my card and finished off my focal element by adding some flatback pearls. I added a double mat of soft gold card and pierced the inner mat. A really nice card for a dear friend, don't you think! Finished dimensions are 7" x 8 1/2" in size. All for now, Sue x
168 comments:
Another stunning card. Love the background. As always yu never fail us, Sue.
Morning Sue, do like the gold on this card but not so sure about the background, maybe a bit dark for me but do love the stamps. Love Jean xxx
Hi Sue
A very classy card with gorgeous colours.
GM Sue - like the background and love microbeads.
Rgs
Clare W
Good Morning Sue,
Love the concept of this beautiful card. For me I think I would use a lighter background.
You never cease to amaze me with all you brilliant ideas.
Have a Great Day
Patricia xxx
Morning Sue,
Such an opulant card. Love the black and gold. Micro beads are definately the way to go they are great.
Your repertoire never ceases to amaze me.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Beautiful design Sue, but I'm with some of the others, I think the background is a bit darker than I would have used, even though it's pretty.
Good morning Sue love this one i really like the gold card that you have used. The back ground really set the dies off. I just wish i could come up with half the ideas that you bring to us. Take care sue xx
Debs Artliff
Another beautiful Baroque style card!
Hi Sue. Love this the topper almost looks like metal, of coiurse that could be the photography. More inspiration you are fabulous
Hugs n stuff
Carol B
Good Morning Sue,
A lovely card , but a bit dark for me also! I'm sure it would look just a good if not better with a lighter background.
Gail C x
Great card sue.
Morning Sue.
Love watching your shows and this card is lovey. Looking forward to April 9th.
Take care
Chris Curry
This card is beautiful. I did not order this set of dies the 1st time round but when I saw this card on the show, I just had to order them. I hope the postman brings them today as I just cannot wait to have a go at this card. Thanks for all the inspiration, but I don't think the bank manager is very happy. Heaven knows what he will say on the 9th April.
Take care and happy .
Hi sue another stunning card love this one thank you for all your ideas Tracy w x
Hi Sue
This is a gorgeous card. Your idea of doubling up and offsetting is great. I'm looking at all my dies differently now!
Best wishes
Anne O
Good morning Sue,
I didn't think I needed these dies, but think they are now on my must have list.... This card is beautiful...,
Morning Sue, this is a beautiful card for a friend and I love how you have used the different shaped pearls. Another winner Sue.
Hugs, Michelle E xx
My 'puter has been on a "go slow" this last couple of days so today I've been lucky enough to have a triple showing of your wonderful cards...they are all lovely in their own way. Clever you!! Mabex
I love the sentiment and the card is just beautiful
Hi Sue. What a stunning card. So elegant, the rich, dark background with that beautiful soft gold is gorgeous. The ornate squares are on my wish list! Take care.
Morning Sue
Ornate squares is one of my favourite dies , this shows it off beautifully ! Its very striking in these colours .
Crafty hugs Rachel x
Good Morning Sue,
A lovely card, black and gold is so complimentary, I like the dark cards as much as the light ones.
Have a great day, snowing here again.
Michelle(happy2craft)
Hi Sue, I wish I had just an ounce of your creative energy. This card is really beautiful. Bx
what a beautiful card
hugs Linda
Love the soft gold in this card, and the way you have offset the squares very pretty!
love those dies Sue!! lainey x
Love the design of this card Sue but I feel it is just a little bit dark for me,take care,x.
Morning Sue, A beautiful card, loving the micro-beaded background card, and the sentiment is just beautiful. Gorgeous, as always.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Beautiful card, very ornate an classy.
Hugs
Alice x
The ornate dies are lovely. I like the gold, but would probably use a lighter background. It probably doesn't photograph well but it does seem very dark. But a very classy card.
Really luv this card, and will be trying something similar
Gorgeous card, Sue, just love the microbeaded background - wish it was easier to get the lovely papers you seem to have! Maybe USA?
Caught a repeat show, v.impressed with tying wide bows - especially on live TV and with no waste of ribbon!! Hats off to you.
'P' in Wales
Another stunning card Sue. Well done.
Good Morning Sue, stunning as always. Loving the colour combination and the fabulous die. The sentiment is beautiful.
Hugs
Linda xxx
Hi Sue,
Lovely card enjoyed your shows. X
Good morning Sue,
What a beautiful card, and you're right - the stamps really enhance the dies.
Enjoy your day.
Hugs, Rose
Really love this card, very classy and beautiful.
Marion Bull x
Good Morning Sue. Loving the die and the stamp but sadly the background is just coming across as plain black on my screen.
Val in Spain xxx
Morning Sue. what can I say another stunning card. margaret xx
Morning Sue. I love this card, simply stunning (as always).
simply beautiful
Good morning sue
Another fantastic card
Nicky x
great card ,love the micro beads.Laura O
Very elegant
Beautiful as always Sue. Have a great day. Xx
Morning Sue
I love todays card, always think black and gold is a lovely combination, I love the soft gold card and use it a lot, and I've ordered this die set and stamps so hopefully it'll be here soon!
Love maxine xx
They are gorgeous dies....added to my ever lengthening wish list x
Hello Sue
Thanks for the close ups so that my screen shows more details!
Love the black and gold though, the sentiment is so sweet!
LoveMarg
morning Sue
Although I like the format of today's card I'm afraid it is one that is too dark for me. I do like gold/black but for some reason it's not doing anything for me today.
As it's snowing here again today it's going to be a lovely crafting day. Bliss!!
Janet x
Lovely I love black & gold together Not as old fashioned as the previous example that I'd commented on
Stunning card love the gold and black, the sentiments are always lovely too xx hazel
Hi Sue,
Love it, not too dark for me.
Donna Jones
A beautiful and elegant card, love the background and the colour scheme is lovely. X
Hi Sue
A beautiful elegant card. The colours are perfect for it. Just love it all.
Audrey x
Great card, love the gold and the stamps.
Morning Sue
Another stunning beautiful card, I do like the background with the micro beds, it does give it texture. Love the soft gold and black and your trade mark of a large bow
Hugs
Carol x
Interesting and rich colour scheme. Like mystery look.
really stunning card Sue
Good morning Sue, don't know exactly what it is about this card but it just doesn't grab me. Possibly a bit dark although I don't usually mind dark backgrounds. Hugs xx
Very dramatic card this morning Sue,
Brilliant
xx Sandra
Morning Sue, a beautiful elegant
card today don't usually like
dark colours but I do like this one.
Nancyd xx
Hi Sue
Really interesting card today love the dark background. The centre piece is just gorgeous love the offset idea with the die cuts and the black and soft gold sentiment piece very clever love it.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue
Very elegant card but a little dark for me. I love the new stamps with matching dies, really takes everything to the next level.
Love Jan x x
A little dark for me but love the concept.
Morning Sue,
Sorry not sure about this one doesn't grab me as your cards usually do. I do love the centre piece and he sentiment.
Lydia
X
Lovely card from a lovely lady!
Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx
Morning Sue, another great idea for using the dies, so many idea so little time! Love the colours. Emma
I love dramatic cards Sue and this one does it for me. YvonneMayxx
This is gorgeous, Sue, very striking - dark is growing on me! Hugs Annie
Morning Sue, These ornate squares are beautiful and I love the way you have offset them. The sun is shinning here this morning, I wonder how long it will last.
Love Rosemarie xx
Another idea for using the dies in unexpected ways - a square becomes a circular design and it looks so good.
Morning Sue, very elegant card today, but like some of the others, a bit too dark for me, good job everyone has different tastes! Take care, Jess x
Hello. This is a very chic card. Just a bit on the dark side I feel for the sentiment. More appropriate for a guys card maybe. However, great inspiration for the die cutting as always. Thank you. xx
Hi Sue,
Lovely card especially the gold card - stunning.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxx
Beautiful card Sue.
Gr Elly
GM Sue, very ornate love it. Must get some of the soft gold card it's beautiful.
Gilly C
That die cut is fabulous! Beautiful card but my mind would like to try this with a Christmas sentiment :)
Hugs, Eemeli
Hie Sue
I love the background and the stamps , another classic card
Elaine H X
Love the design of this card Sue, though the background is a bit dark for me. It does look very elegant and you couldn't find a better theme than Friendship! Pat x
Hi Sue a beautiful card and a great sentiment Carol E
Morning Sue, just love the microbeads they just finish a stunning card off. Love the card and also the sentiment. You are a true friend doing all this inspiration for us crsfters.
Love June
xx
Stunning as ever. I just love your fabulous bows. I've been having a go at tying the double ones and am finding it asker than using a bow maker so many thanks for that tip.
Hugs Helen xx
Such a pretty card Sue love the gold !
I love this sue! it looks like a die I have but have not used yet. xx
Gorgeous focal point, love the whole card. xx Flora
GM Sue,
Another stunner! Love this die.
Erica x
Hi Sue, love the card Jean Z xx
Hi Sue,
you never cease to amaze me, even your darker cards are stunning.
Can you tell me which is the best double sided ahhesive paper is to use with the Grand Calibur please?
Many thanks
Love Sheila xx
Very sophisticated!
I like the look the microbeads give to the background, but I worry that I would soon have none left if I did such big pieces in this way!!!
Hugs Aileen xx
Oh Sue, vintage elegance, these are two words that came straight to my mind when I first saw it. It is gorgeous .
Thank you so much for your endless inspiration !
I appreciate what you do so very much,
Huge hugs,
Sandra xxxx
Beautiful - elegant card with one of my favourite colour combos xx Gail T xx
Beautiful - elegant card with one of my favourite colour combos xx Gail T xx
Morning Sue, Not too sure about this one. Love the gold but maybe the background is a bit dark for me. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Another great card Sue, I do love the soft gold card it's just so gorgeous
Such an elegant card Sue love the gold combo. Hugs Lynda xx
Another lovely card today. Love the microbeaded background.
Soft gold is so much classier than miri. I would love to receive a acrd like this. stunning.
Hi Sue, really like the soft gold card and the layout
Hi Sue love the soft gold card not as brash as mirri fab card as always hugs Corinne
Morning Sue.
Another great card and I love the gold you are using. I have this die set myself so I must give it a try using it in the way you have on this card. I've only used it as a single layer so far.
Happicraftiness to you, Pearl
Gorgeous card, might have to add those dies to my wishlist.
Clare x
lovely card Sue
Goodmorning Sue, As you say, what's not to like! these are stunning dies, and I wish I had them. Be careful in the snow.
Love Jackie C XXX
Hi Sue This card is very rich, love the colour. Take Care Love Michelle S xxx
Again such a gorgeous card Sue. You´re truely amazing, that you can keep comming up with all your awesome ideas.
Have a wonderful Easter everyone and enjoy the holiday with good friends and family around.
Another microbead miracle! Lovely.
Diane from Glasgow
Hi Sue I have to say I simply adore the Ornate Squares Die and this card shows it's potential a very classy card I love the colors you have chosen another amazing card
thank you for sharing
Hugs, Shahab xx
Beautiful card Sue, but then what is new, I don't think you have ever done a card that I haven't liked, you are just so talented, keep it up as eve cryard inspires me... xx
Hello Sue, A very dramatic card, not too dark for me. Love the sentiment and how you have offset the pattern. The soft gold card is beautiful to work with will have to stock up again soon.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx
What a stunning card. See you at Ally Pally!
Morning Sue, just! Another stunner, love the way you have used the squares.
Carol.x
Hi Sue
The background it a bit to dark for me. However, I loved the overall idea. I love the soft gold card. As I've said before you will have to start bringing paper stashes over from the states.
Hello Sue,
A really gorgeous card, love the sentiment. Your ideas never cease to amaze me they just keep coming and coming, thank you for sharing them with us.
Best wishes, Brenda Lel
Beautiful card Sue, wonderful details and the background is gorgeous. Love your trademark bow too. Tracy x x
Hi Sue
This card would do for any occassion, beautiful. I just got into apertures and u go and build one up lol. Smashing layering with very pretty paterns.
Just rite and spellbinders match made in heaven. But may have found a cheaper way to do it. (More later when perfect one to send you).
Born agina spellbinder
Nadine xxx hug
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HI SUE AND FANS
WHAT A WONDERFUL OPULENT CARD TO SEND LOVING THOUGHTS TO A FRIEND WHO WALKS ON THE DARK SIDE. I LUV EITHER YOUR GORGEOUS ALL WHITE CARDS OR DARK ONES. THANKS FOR BEAUTIFUL HARD WORK AND PHOTOGRAPHY. SUN IS SHINING NOW. LUV NURSE NELLY XX
Good afternoon Sue another winner I just love the gold,and as you say ,great dies and matching stamps take's it to another level
Smiles
Ita
Lovely card once again, you never cease to amaze me xx
Hi Sue, what an amazing look - you wouldn't automatically realise that you could get that look from that die. Very clever. Love Sam xxx
How is it that you see so much more in a single die than I do??? :) Fabulous card.
Hi Sue, lovely card with the ornate squares die such a focal point, I agree with some of the other ladies the background a little too dark for me or maybe it's just how it comes out on my pc I cannot see the patterned paper it looks plain black but a great card anyway !
Hugs
Jean D
love this card Sue absolutely stunning,
Hi Sue
A very nice card although a little dark.
Hope you and yours are all well.
Best Wishes
Julie Bee
Hi Sue
You had better call the doctor I FORGOT to log onto your blog this morning it must be old age catching up lol. Once again you've shown us how amazing our cards look using Spellbinder dies.
Hugs x
Heather T
Very opulent and rich, lovely.
Jane xx
Hi Sue
What a beautiful card and I love the black and gold combo, just longing for for your pick of the day in April !!
Best wishes, Pat
another stunner x
Lovely card, Sue- you never disappoint, always inspire. TFS
Hugs,
Trish x
Very opulent.
Lovely background effect Sue, and more great stamps!
Thanks, Susan
A great card once again. Hugs x ChrisB
Hello Sue
A stunning card
June x
Lovely card concept today
would like it lighter for me perhaps lilac or pale pink
Vie
x
A formal, elegant card. Beautiful.
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x
Hi Sue. What a gorgeous card !! I love your black embossing on the gold card. This is a wonderful way to use the ornate squares dies. The stamps look lovely to and one of your beautiful bows to finish !! I missed your card yesterday and have just seen it. it is truly Gorgeous too !! I love it all. You are just so clever. I always know I can find something beautiful on your blog when I am stuck for ideas. Please keep your inspiration coming. lots of love from Tres x x x
A rich looking card today Sue, but on the dark side for me. Received my "comment" prize today and am thrilled with it. Thanks Sue.
Val C xx
Belinda Raven said...
Hi Sue, very classy card today. Mr friends would be thrilled if I made them a similar one!
Hugs, Belinda X
Beautiful card Sue, that gold card looks lovely!!!
this is why i log on MOST days [ 99.9 % ] .......i have this square die & wouldnt have thought of turning it into a 'round ' shape........please done ever stop blogging OR appearing on our screens
Love the gold colour, so soft and looks aged and vintage, my fave genre....
They just keep coming every day another lovely design and the colour of gold so beautiful.
Beautiful card Sue. I do love the soft gold card. Love the dies too. Just gorgeous! xx Love Karen xx
Wow, what a stunning card! I love the colors and the microbeads and embossing! Hugs, Hanneke
Dear Sue
What an amazing card this is I love the microbeading over the background card. I also love the ornate square turned on its head as you do and shown in a different way.
Thank you for all your crafting inspiration.
Best wishes from Katie-Louise sweetlove
Ps. I loved the shows for the pick of the week thanks for all your hard work you did for them.
Hi am a new member and think this card is just stunning...
traci
A very ornate and stylish card. Love the effect of off setting the squares. Thank you for highlighting another use for my square dies! x
HI Sue
stunning.
Margaret l
Hi Sue
A very opulent card. Very pretty.
Anne in sunny Sydney xx
This is gorgeous.
Hi Sue,
Today's is a bit dark for me in clour but great in design. Got my card this morning this morning from the 7o'clock show......it's lovely Sue thank you so much. It was the one I was hoping for and is much more tactile than It looked on tv.
It is the second one I have been lucky enough to receive. May I say Sue, the first one I received last year I thought was lovely......but this one show's both how the dies have become more detailed and dare I say it.....how you have raised your game to use them to best advantage. I am humbled by your imagination and use of the latest dies and cosmic shimmer glitter materials. Thank you.
Sonia x
Hi Sue
I really like these stamps and the gold makes the card look so opulant and rich.
Margaret
love color great card
Hi Sue, Lovely card, as always I love your use of microbeads, I really need to actually get mine out of the pot and use!!
Happy Crafting
Jean x
Hi Sue You have me well hooked on the micro beads and making my own back grounds now LOL
Les xx
What a gorgeous card - thanks for sharing it.
Hi Sue,
Super card - and I love the sentiment,
Sue xx
Quite a bold card this, stunning as usual Sie x
Hi Sue,
Another great card that looks exquisite, love the background.
Alison x
Hello Sue,
Now this is my kind of card!!!! It's intricate beauty mixed with bows and other embellishment, cooked lovingly by Sue Wilson...result is YUMMYLICIOUS! Take care always
Lots of love, Aggie xxx
Hi Sue stunning card, I don't no what it is but just something I'm not sure of! But still a beautiful card. Debbie Ravenhill xx
Fabulous! xx
What a stunning card, I love the soft gold card and use it often! and those ornate squares will be definitely finding their way into my crafty stash soon I just know it cause they are gorgeous! Hugs lovely lady, Vick xxx
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Very elegant.
I just love the effect of the microbeads and you use them to achieve some stunning results Sue. Yet another beautiful card from an extremely talented lady.
This looks beautiful and love the background piece
x catherine
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