Hi guys! Remember this one? My ode to grunge! Who said hearts always have to be pretty! Every once in a while you just have to let loose and try something different. This may not be my favourite card, and it may not even be to your taste, but I had a ton of fun making it! I started with a piece of coordinations kraft core centre red card. I used the Lattice embossing folder from Creative Expressions (designed by Sam Poole) and embossed the background. I lightly sanded the top of it to reveal the kraft core centre. I used the edge of my scissors to distress around the edges, added a bit of curling to the corners and a few tears in the edges too. Next I cut a strip of hessian (burlap, to my fellow Americans) and I pulled a bunch of the threads out to open the weave up more. I glued it across my background for texture. I had some old matboard swirls laying around in my stash so I painted them. I used the Eco green red as a base, then coated them with watered down PVA glue and put a layer of gold on top. I heated it and wiped across it to take some of it away, giving a further distressed look. I glued them in place then started in on my focal element. I cut a piece of kraft card in a two inch strip and stamped it with a snow cap pigment pad and a swirl stamp. I then scored it so I was able to concertina fold it to make my rosette. I glued the ends together to form it and used several glue dots to hold it down in place (note: hot glue is better for this, but I always end up burning myself so I avoid it like the plague!) I swiped the edges of it with some gold paint very lightly. I cut the small heart in the timeless Amour set in red, then cut the small heart insert with the outer heart die in kraft card to glue over the top, giving you the heart element shown. I glued it in the centre of my rosette to complete my focal element. I stamped my sentiment on kraft card and cut it out with the fancy tag die. I lightly inked it with Antique Linen distress ink while still in the die. I pierced the edges of the double kraft card mat to complete the card. Grunge, grunge, grunge and more grunge! I promise a girlie one tomorrow! Finished dimensions are 7" x 8" in size.
Yesterday, I put up the last of the charity auction cards for awhile. I need to get all of the cards sent out before I leave for the States later this month. I don't feel that I can sucessfully continue with the auction while I am away, but I would like to pick it back up when I return as there has been an amazing amount of interest and we have raised some money for a worthy cause.
Now for the weekly Comment game winners. We had two extra qualifying posts this week also, so lots of winners!
For the week of April 7th, the winners are:
Debbie Ravenshill!!!
Lisa Durno!!!
Phil D!!!
For the extra qualifying post on March 30th, the winners are:
Christine (andypandy)!!!
Anne O!!!
Jackie Trinder!!!
For the extra qualifying post on April 1st, the winners are:
Gwen70!!!
Sue Oakley!!!
Sandybee!!!
Congratulations to all! Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your prize. Thanks for all your lovely comments, I really appreciate them every one of them! All for now, Sue x
163 comments:
The best grungy card I have seen. Well done on all of your auction successes so far.
Hi Sue, this would make a great teenager card, they tend to be a bit grungy these days :)
Any chance of updating us with how much you have raised for the charity so far?
Congrats to all the winners. Waiting for Tuesday and more SW on the telly.
Hugs n stuff
CArol B
Hi Sue, I am not a grungy perso but appreciate that this may appeal to many. Well done on your auctions. Looking forward to tuesday.
Wilma x x x
I remember this card from your show...I liked it then and I like it now.It's just so different from anything I had seen you doing before that I think it stands out so well.Looking forward very much to tuesday and congrats on your auction cards ...you are a very generous lady both with your time and ideas that you share with us,take care,x.
Morning Sue, this would definitely make a great teenager's card. I love that embossing folder from Sam and how you have distressed and sanded it.
Michelle E x
Morning Sue, this would definitely make a great teenager's card. I love that embossing folder from Sam and how you have distressed and sanded it.
Michelle E x
Congrats to all the winners! Sue, you card is marvelous. I am such a romantic person and with the sentiment I just love this.
Hugs, Eemeli
Good morning Sue,
This card is so not you, it is funky...nice to see a funky side of you...
Hi sue not sure about card it's nice congratulations to all the lucky winners of your auction cards and all the prize draws to thanks tracy wx
Hello Sue
This is a very nice card indeed and as somebody has said already lovely for a teenager. It is nice to do something different occasionally.
Congratulations to all the winners on the blog and in the auction
Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx
GM Sue - an interesting card today. Not sure what to make of this one - I dont completely hate it but its not a must try either! Any sneeky peeks coming soon I wonder?... Hope so
Rgs
Clare W
Yes this card is definitly different, but I like it. There's only so many bows one can take.
agree on different and also I agree would make a great teenagers card! its rough looking yet pretty but not to soppy and lovey dovey xx
Sadly Sue, this card isn't for me, though I can appreciate it will appeal to some.
What happened to the new A4 embossing folders you mentioned? I'm sure I remember you telling us that there would be some more, and I love my larger folders, but there are so few of them to choose from.
Hi Sue,
Well you did say you were going to come out of your comfort zone this year, a pretty take on grungy I like it :-)
Donna Jones
Hi Sue. This card is different for you but it is great. I'm not too keen on grunge but you have got it just right. Only 2 sleeps now! Take care.
Morning Sue, not my favourite as you suggest but it is still an amazing card and I can think of several who would love it and it is inspiring in its own way! Its a good job we are not all the same. Looking forwrd to Tuesday.
Hugs
Marion
Definitely a different card for you Sue! I love flowers lace and ribbon but am also a grungey, ink,messy crafter too, and love buying Tim Holtz things so this is lovely for a change! Hugs Sue, And Congratulations to all the winners this week!!!wish it was me, lol..hugs xx
the-artful-codger.blogspot.com
My YTChannels vixcrafts & saturatedcanary
Interesting card,cleverly made ,but not really my type. Congrats to all the winners! Looking forward to Tuesday.
Hi Sue
Certainly a different look for you! Not a card I would try immediately but I agree that it would be good for teenagers so if ever I need to make one, I'll know where to look!!
Love the sentiment and the colours but not really a grungy card person.However as grunge goes this is
probably the best I've seen.
Good morning Sue
This is why you have so many followers you give us so many ideas to try. I love doing grunge for a change it gives me a chance to get messy lol, you do grunge with style.
Hugs x
Heather T
I am starting to experiment more with craft and love the ideas in this card, I love texture so this is great in my eyes. Love the colours
Good morning Sue. It is a very different card for you. It is fun to try new things and I wouldn't normally go down the grunge route but who knows, perhaps I should give it a try. Xx
GM Sue, I'd forgotten about this card. It's brilliant.
I'm also venturing out a bit outside my comfort zone, so this is a great inspiration.
Have a marvellous Sunday.
Hugs, Rose
Hey, Sue, I think this is just great and that sure is one neat rosette!
Will be trying this and also with a dark version, see blacks and kraft and golds looming.
'P' in Wales
Defo not your style Sue, but a lovely card all the same.
I loooove the colours on this card. So pretty! Hugs! xx
I actually like this card a lot, even I´m normally to the more blingy and cute style, but this is cool, and I love the kind of rough feel to it- Great work Sue as always.
Biiig CONGRATS to all the lucky winners here this week again.
Good Morning Sue.I'm not really into grunge but love the sentiment. It could apply to you Sue.
Congrats to all the winners.
Val in Spain xxx
Good Morning Sue,
A subtle, grungy card, love the colours, when I first saw it I thought of Sam Poole. I like it when you add something different, it's great. Congrats to all the lucky winners. Have a great day.
Michelle(happy2craft)
Good Morning Sue,
A subtle, grungy card, love the colours, when I first saw it I thought of Sam Poole. I like it when you add something different, it's great. Congrats to all the lucky winners. Have a great day.
Michelle(happy2craft)
Morning Sue. Oh my word this is wonderful. love the colours and texture. simply stunning. It's my favourite. Love grungy at the moment and this is the best i've seen yet.
Morning Sue, a totally different card from you today, not quite my taste but still nice. Congratulations to all the winners and well done to all who won the card auctions. Love Jean xxx
not a lover of grungy cards but have to come out of your comfort zone every once in a while.
Jane xx
Hi sue
This is very different for you but i love it . I love the red and the grunge feel of it ! Looking forward to seeing you on create and craft this week .
Crafty hugs Rachel x
I love, love, love this card. Different to your usual cards but love it xx
I love this card Sue .
love the colours its different love it x
morning Sue
The sun is shining and we have daffs in flower is Spring here?
Although today's card is not my style and I do sometimes 'think and go out of my box' I can see some teenager really loving it. It has all the style of laid back and 'Yeh Yeh' teens.
Looking forward to the coming week.
Janet x
Not my cup of tea but some interesting ideas ,well done to the winners wished it was me can`t wait for Tuesday .Melanie
Hi Sue i can see the work that has gone into this card but not for me im afraid,dont like grunge.
Marion H
This grunge I like! This card stood out on TV because it was so different to your usual style. It's lovely having a close look and it works so well. Lovely colours and textures.
Hi Sue, I love this card, think it is perfect for something different, not everyone likes "pretty". Congrats to the winners. Bx
Hi Sue, I really like this card, but then I really like grungy styles. Love the colours too! Carole Z X
Morning sue, not my style of card I'm not a grungy type at all but as so many have said great for a teenager, good to have a change though but do prefer your usual style .
Hugs jean D
A very different Sue card. Know this style is very popular at the moment and it is good to try out things outside your comfort zone,but I still prefer the pretty ones.xxxx
I really love this card Sue. I think it is great to see cards that are different to our usual style. I am hoping to get to Ally Pally on Saturday and will come and see your demos there. How exciting ;0) x
Morning Sue,
This is so not you yet it is hip and now. Teens would really appreciate it.
Congratulations on the auctions.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Different.....in a GOOD way!! Mabex
Morning Sue im not for grung but this looks great. I think it would be great for a teenagers card. Congratulations to all todays winners. Take care xxx
Debs A
Hi Sue
I just love grunge,they are so interesting to look at. I wish I could make grunge to my satisfaction, but I can't. This is fantastic.
Audrey x
Morning Sue, I am usually a ribbons and lace person but this is a great card for a teenager or for someone who prefers the grunge look. You are so good at crossing over the various lines and the results are always fantastic.
Love Rosemarie xx
Good morning Sue, really like the embossing folder on this one but I'm not a grunge fan. Look forward to the shows this week.
Dear Sue
Interesting card today. Love the colour,heart,concertina and who wouldn't love that sentiment. Guess I think its great. Do adore your pretty cards, but you get fed up, doing the same old same old. Hope I get to watch you on telly.xx Danella
Morning Sue, I'm not a grungy person, but I really like this card, so out of your comfort zone, as said before a great card for a teenager. Congrats to the winners, keep hoping maybe me some day! Take care, Jess x
Hi Sue I do like some grunge cards, including this one but I am to neat to be able to get the effective! I am really pleased that so much has been raised with the card auctions. I cannot wait for POTD. Take Care Love Michelle xxx
Hi Sue I do like some grunge cards, including this one but I am to neat to be able to get the effective! I am really pleased that so much has been raised with the card auctions. I cannot wait for POTD. Take Care Love Michelle xxx
Hi Sue I do like some grunge cards, including this one but I am to neat to be able to get the effective! I am really pleased that so much has been raised with the card auctions. I cannot wait for POTD. Take Care Love Michelle xxx
Hi Sue I do like some grunge cards, including this one but I am to neat to be able to get the effective! I am really pleased that so much has been raised with the card auctions. I cannot wait for POTD. Take Care Love Michelle xxx
Hi Sue,
Really like this card. And elements.
Nice to see you go out of your comfort zone too. X
Good morning Sue, Wow this is defiantly not your usual style of card. However, It's my kind of card and I love it. I can see you have still put some of your usual trate on it by the piercing around the edge of the card. More of this style please Sue. I'm defiantly with you on the hot glue stuff, I've got the scars to prove it!!! Enjoy the sunshine today. Crafty hugs Debbie R xx
Hi Sue - I would not recognise this as a Sue card if I saw it elsewhere. It is so unlike you - I'm not a grunge fan but have to admire you for the ideas here. Glad you have let off some steam and look forward to your girlie one tomorrow! A great week coming up - lots of tv shows and Ally Pally on Saturday!! YvonneMayxx
Hi Sue, Very different, grunge in the pink. SueL
love everything about this card Sue!! lainey x
GM Sue,
Well, this is different. I would never have picked this as one of yours. As grunge cards go this certainly is a winner.
Erica x
Hi Sue, this one is really great fun, love it! Congrats to all the comment game winners. We have had a few days of sunshine here in Northern Ireland, but it's still very cold. Hope you are getting some good weather. Maddy x
I am not a fan of grunge and usually actively dislike it - maybe it is my advanced age! But I find this example is OK and I can see it would appeal to a different generation.
Hi Sue
Love this card Like you I like to try other styles of card and I do like Tim Holtz style but I find it hard to create. Hot glue gun ooooh it brings on shivers so painful when you burn yourself.
Enjoy your weekend.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue
I like your Grungy card ,different but very eye catching love it
Congrats to all your winners
Elaine H x
Morning Sue, although this card is not your usual style you have still created a lovely card. Love the colour combination. Will we be getting a sneak peak of what's coming Tuesday night? Kind regards Joanne K
Hi Sue, just found your blog and am so happy to see all these nice tutorials that you've got,, Great cards,,,thanks for sharing with the world,,
I quite like this card Sue it is very different from your usual style but there are a lot of people who like grunge cards, I think they are ideal for men, who we all know are so difficult to cater for, xxx Jean
Good morning Sue, I do like the card just not so keen on the red not sure why :( Cant wait for the shows :) hugs xx
I really love this card fabulous shabby chic grungy
x
Morning Sue, a very different style for you, but it is good to come out of your comfort zone. Love it!
Carol.x
I will admit I can't do grunge I think dead down it is not my taste but I do like looking at it. This one however has made me think I should try again and keep to colours I am happy with. thanks sue
Hi Sue, not keen on grunge cards myself, but sometimes asked to make one so its nice to have the ideas. Looking forward to Tuesday.
Crafty Hugs Carol Healy
Hello Sue, I agree with Pam the best grunge card I have seen. I adore the Lattice embossing folder and use it lots.
Congratulations to the lucky winners and to you Sue for the successful auctions.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx
I just love this grungie/pretty look!!
Great colour combo and always good to see a new style to stretch our creativity. x
Hi Sue,
Wow wow wow and I don't like hearts! I think this card would appeal to teenagers of both sexes with a change of colour. Once again you have shown us all and perhaps given us the courage to go out of our comfort zones and 'have a go'.Love it.
Beverley W
Morning Sue - I love it, one of the best grungy cards I have seen.
You are great Sue, you have a wonderful mind to come up with such beautiful cards for all occasions.
Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday. Off out into the garden own to do some tidying up
Hugs Carol x
Fantastic card, Sue. It is amazing! Hugs Annie x
I don't normally like gruge cards but this one I do. Looking forward to the t.v. shows.
Morning Sue, I don't usually like grunge either but I have to say I love this one....erm! Maybe it's the pink! Lol! Not long to Tuesday now, can't wait to see what you have for us.
Love Sheila xx
I'm not really into grunge myself but it will appeal to many I'm sure.
xx Sandra
Hi Sue, I'm not into grunge myself but I can see how this card was fun to make with all the different techniques required. Keep up the great ideas.
Love Sue x
Hi Sue
Wow this card is vastly different and I love it. I love the grungy look. I showed it to my granddaughter and she said it looked real cool. Mind you she's a bit grungy herself. Looking forward to Tuesday and hope you have a nice time in the states.
Morning Sue great card! I really like the grungy look. S this suits me fine! Hope you ave a good day hugs Sonia x
Hi Sue , I am not a grungy person but i know lots of people that are, It's quite a modern card for teanagers so i will have a go fore my Grandchildren love Jean Z xx
I love this card Sue, yes it may be different from your usual gorgeous creations but I just love it. Funny enough a crafty friend gave me a piece of hessian a while back------I just found a good use for it!!! Thanks.
Congratulations to all the winners... Lovely grungy card Sue, Looking forward to Tuesdays POD, having a great week this week made even better with seeing you on C&C x
Good Morning Sue,
If there is one person in the world who could do "Grunge" and make it look soooo!! good, it just has to be you!!!!
I am not into grunge but I really do like this.
Have a Great day
Patricia xxx
Belinda Raven said...
Hi Sue, I like this card - I often make cards that are not 'flowery'. Thx for the inspiration.
Hugs, Belinda. X
Hi Sue,
Very different from your usual style. I'm not sure about it - though there are elements within it that I really like. For instance your use of the burlap. The red is fab (great on kraft card)and I love the sentiment on the fancy tag. The rosette idea is inspired too a simple way to make an extra embellishment which would look lovely in pretty papers too.
Vive la différence!
Sue
Hi Sue, I am not into grunge, but I do like your card. Grunge with style.
I like some of the individual pieces, but grunge is not really my thing at all, even in pink!
Take care now, Love - Jackie C XXX
Hi Sue,
I do like the card even though I don't do grunge, its just not my kind of thing.
I much prefer your usual style.
Lydia
X
Hi Sue
Great grungy type card. Good for youngsters.
Margaret L
Hi Sue
fab texture and dimension. Yes like the grunge a lot. Brill job
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Hi Sue, another stunning card, like the heart and how you've put the card together.
Craftihappiness to you from Pearl
Well Sue not really to my liking but I do believe you have to try different things, so looking forward to Tuesday. Many thanks for pulling my name out of the hat, so I am a Prizewinner, still can't believe it
Love this card Sue. So different.
Lovely card Sue
wow gorgeous card. Different from your usual style Sue but I love it!!
Wow, This is different for you, Sue. It's a fab card, I appreciate the work that's gone into it although it's not it's not my cup of tea to try for myself. TFS
Hugs,
Trish x
Is this really a Sue Wilson card? You sure know how to push the boundaries but it's given me an idea of how I can use up some of my bits of card which i usually throw away..... weave them together and substitute them for the hessian. Love the background. I'm warming to the grunge look here. Will be watching on Tuesday.
Pauline A.
Hi Sue
This is a great 'ode' card!
June x
Hi sue I love this it's so totally different to what you usually do, I often make cards like this for my nephews and my teenage daughters. This one isn't too grungy so would be suitable for all, I get my inspiration for these types of cards from Sam,she does some wonderful grungy things!! Looking forward to your potd on Tuesday love Lesley x
Hi Sue
Did you really make this card I keep asking, sorry but not my style, never mind you can't please all of the people all of the time, as the saying goes.
Hope you are enjoying the sunshine.
Margaret
When I first glanced at this one I thought oooooh graphic. A refreshing change. x
Hi Sue I am not into grunge ,but like this card,great that you had fun making it.
Smiles
Ita
Great for the teenagers Sue. So different from your normal style but very effective. Pat x
Beautiful card Sue.
Gr Elly
super card ,lovely design and colours
Gorgeous!
Hi Sur
Like this card, different, and i like different.
Going to give this one a try.
Best Wishes
Julie Bee
Love this card, grunge and all! Sometimes being a bit messy is just good fun, and a wonderful card like this is created - it would work just as well in blue tones for a man's card too.
Well done with all your card auction fundraising.
Thanks, Susan
Hello Sue,
A great card for teenagers, I have grandsons who would think this is SO COOL!
Congratulations to all the winners.
So pleased your auctions are going well.
Best wishes, Brenda Lel
Grungy but nice - I think we all have to craft outside our comfort zone now & then - how else do we learn xx still luvin it xx Gail T xx
Great card Sue! This is so different from your usual style but it's a great fun teenage card as Carol B has said. You are always thinking "outside the box", this time you have entered into the "Twilight Zone!" It's great Sue and no doubt inspiring others to try to do something different! Good idea not to use the hot glue gun, we don't want you to burn your fingers! Hope you've got them insured......we'd be lost not to be able to come on your blog each day with no beautiful cards to look at! Congratulations to all you lucky winners! Enjoy your prizes! xx Love Karen xx Hope the charity is doing really well! xx
Not sure bout this one I think it' s not grungy enough Great for a teenager but perhaps in black with both gold & silver highlights Well done to the winners and to Sue congrats on the success of the auction Looking fwd to the ahows
Hi Sue, Im not a big fan of grunge, but love your card, the pink is fabulous. Congrats to all the winners.
Happy Crafting
Jean x
Hi Sue, I really like this card as it is so different to your usual cards. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Not really my cup of tea but always ready to try something new!
Mol x
Very different and I do rather like it :)
nice to see hearts used in lots of different ways.great card ,Laura O
nice to see hearts used in lots of different ways.great card ,Laura O
really like this card sue very grungy i love it i know a few people who would like to receive this .. congrats to the winners .. looking forward to the shows .. hugs sarah ..xx
It is certainly to my taste, grungy yet pretty all at the same time. Very clever. Have a great day tomorrow and see you Tuesday. xx
Afternoon Sue, agree life is better with you in it to help all us crafters. Love the card because it is grungy like you say and different. Love forward to the shows.
Love June
xxx
Lovely! Grungy but soft. X
Hi Sue,
I'm glad you had fun making this card. It is not really my cup of tea though I have had a go at trying different things outside my comfort zone, not necessarily with the success you have!!
love from Jackie D
Hi Sue,
Not one of my favourites but can appreciate all the work put into it.
Cant wait for your next show, to spend some of my birthday money.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxx
Hi Sue,
Not one of my favourites but can appreciate all the work put into it.
Cant wait for your next show, to spend some of my birthday money.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxx
Fab Grunge Card!
I love the colours you've used and I love how you've distressed the edges of your paper.
Congratulations to all the winners this week.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Gorgeous. Love it.
Wow, that was my initial response to this card as soon as I seen it, i love the colours, they are gorgeous and the punky feel is very cool.
Diane from Glasgow
Hi Sue, I am a girlie girl and I love all the pretty, lacy, ribbony cards, but I also hugely love 'grunge' too especially Tim Holtz' work. I love this card, I love the burlap and the sanding etc, I will probably try this one in neutral colours, browns and creams etc.
Congratulations to all the lucky winners.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
I for one love love love the card Sue, the girly take on grunge and its gorgeous.... looking forward to Tuesday and Wednesday x
Hi Sue
Well life is certainly better with you in it as you inspire us to try different things, not that in to grunge but I like this card
Best wishes, Pat
Hi Sue, really like this card I
think it's pretty grunge.
Nancyd xx
Hi Sue i love this grungy card it's so different and stands out i think it would make a great teenager's card.Looking forward to Tuesday with more of you on TV. Also looking forward to seeing you Sue at Alexandra palace craft show next Saturday. Hugs Lynda xx
congrats to all the winners
Hi Sue,
Always a lovely suprise opening your blog to see what delights you have come up with. Love the grunge look of this card.
Alison x
Great card Sue and love the layout
x catherine
Hi Sue, this card might be different, but I actually really like it. A very unusual look, but great!! Love Sam xx
Hi Sue, you are nothing if not versatile! Really like your homage to grunge!
Hugs
Alice x
Love a bit of grunge. This is so different, love it
Not my style Sue. It doesn't seem like one of your cards somehow.
Margaret O
xxx
different card, would suit alot of people
Fabulous grungy card Sue. Congratulations on your auction success. Congratulations to the winners too.
Hugs
Linda xxx
What a fabulous card! Love the grungy feel and the colors! Hugs, Hanneke
I love the grunge - you could even send this to a male friend (if you didn't do it in pink)! X
I like this card, it is very different
Vie
x
Hi Sue,
Not my cup of tea at all - sorry. But I can see the appeal it would have to many.
Gail C x
Hi Sue, a different card today not your usual style but I do like it especially the sentiment x
Great card Sue, love the texture and colours
I really love this card - it's different but still pretty.
Love it Sue! you do grunge beautifully even if it isnt your favourite.
Fгom the glass blоwing factorу that is howevеr in οреration,
to а live baκerу іn which you can bake yоur personal gooԁies, runnіng farms that
you can look at and fеeԁ the animals, and runnіng pottery mills.
Ѕitting therе οn your cοunter, it barely looκѕ capable
of thesе wonderѕ, but thе first timers and the seasοneԁ coοkѕ alike will dеlight in introducing that classic flavoг to their popular dishes.
Move forωarԁ eleven miles, and enjoy carefully for the signal to Laupahoehoe Level Beach Park on the
proper.
My web page; old stone oven baking tiles
I can't decide if I love this or just like it. The colours are gorgeous & everything looks good, its just the overall impression I'm unsure of. If you don't try new things you never know what ideas you aren't tapping into, so its great that you think outside the box so to speak :-) Claire x
Fab. Love the sentiment too.
Congrats to the winners,
Sue xx
Post a Comment