Hi bloggers! Teal and the Adorning Squares... a match made in heaven! I couldn't stop cutting these, they are just so pretty. I cut four of them out of teal card using the largest four dies in the set to give me a lacy decorative frame. I offset two of them and glued them in place together, then I did the other two exactly the same way. Then I glued them together and offset them again. This allowed me to get the points relatively even this way. I added mounting foam to the back for dimension. Next I stamped my sentiment and used the smaller dies in the set to emboss the area around the sentiment. I mounted the Adorning Squares over my sentiment and what was originally a square inside shape, now looks like a circular shape due to the offsetting of all the dies. I cut a larger piece of coconut white card for them to set upon and decided the corners needed something. I had some of the left over fall away pieces from the dies and started to play with them. I found that they made a nice corner element when pieced together so I used them in all four corners and glued them in place with some Cosmic Shimmer dries clear glue. I added flat back pearls to the corners and also to the Adorning Squares as accents. I matted it with a layer of teal card then added a double white mat with a pierced inner mat to complete the card. Finished dimensions are 7" x 7" in size. All for now, Sue x
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194 comments:
I love the look of this one - it is strong and stands out in the beautiful teal.
what a lovely bright card looks like its jumping out at you I would be delighted to receive a card like that Hugs Corinne
Very pretty, great use of this die and love the teal!
Marion xx
Hi Sue
A lovely card - so simple yet so pretty.
Best wishes.
Mary x
Morning Sue,
What a lovely card, i love the Teal coloured card and its really nice with white, absolutely stunning.
Love and hugs Jacquie J xxx
Hi Sue
A lovely card, again. I love what you've done with the leftovers to make the corners.
Best wishes
Anne O
Morning Sue,
What an amazing look - very vibrant and would defo be the WOW on the mantelpiece - in white with glitter would make a fab Snowflake.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Hi Sue I love this teal colour if I could make all my cards this colour I probably would!!!
Going to go and have a try at this one
Stunning!!!!
Maggie Hugs to you!!!
Must dash, but that's super!
Hi Sue
What a lovely way to use these dies. The colour combo would certainly make you look twice. Very pretty. :-)
Kind regards
Tina X
Hi sue
The dies look great love the way you have used them and the colours you have used are great to thank you Tracy w x
Wow this is stunning just love this one this sings to me .Melanie
Beautiful Sue. Wow what a dramatic looking card for today. Love those dies all mounted together, what a great way of using them. You make us realize that some waste can actually be used in an effective way! Have a great day. Crafty hugs Debbie R xx
Good Morning Sue,
FAB!! use of those dies, stunning card as usual. Loving the colour, one to try later I think
Have a Great Day
Patricia xxx
Morning Sue,
Wow what a winner, my colours , just love the Teal! Clever use of the squares!
Gail Cx
My favourite so far this year, teal and a square card whats not to like.
Fab-u-lous! Great use of the dies and leftovers and I love the way you have scored the white background it gives it a nice detail and offsetts the squares yet again! I really love the Teal card and this one is a definite winner.
Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx
Good morning Sue
Like Margaret I too would make all my cards in teal lol. The adorning square is a very pretty die and I think it's a 'must have'. I love today's card it is beautiful with clever use of the waste, another thing I like doing since following your blog.
Hugs x
Heather T
Morning Sue, now this one has the Wow factor! Love teal and white together and do love what you ave done with the dies. Love Jean xxxx
Wow brilliant card.
Stunning I love the colour x
just love this card - adorning squares and teal - what more could you wish for !
Dot x
Hi Sue,
Love all the layers and colour of this card.
Donna Jones
Pretty card, and I love how you used the 'waste' to make the corner decorations!
Hi Sue,
what a stunning card - hadn't thought of using the dies in that way (but sure will do so now!).
You know what they say "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"!
And of course, teal and white is always a winner in my book. (As is a beautiful wine red and white)
Have a brilliant day.......
Hugs, Rose
GM Sue - what is it about that teal? its just sooooooo good! Good tip about how to assemble the focal element to get it even - it looks perfect to me - thanks
Rgs
Clare W
Hi Sue. What a stunning card. It is beautiful. Think it is in my top 3! How could you not love it? And using the waste to make such pretty corners is brilliant. Hope you are starting to feel the benefit of being with your Mom now Sue and that you are managing to get to relax. Take care.
A lovely card, Sue....so imaginative. I would never have thought of using the dies layered up like this.
Hi Sue
I just love these dies and the colour teal, have the card but not the dies yet.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
A very clever use of this die ,i'm so glad you've done this as its made me want to get the die out and have a play .its just been sitting in a drawer ! Love the teal card .
Crafty hugs Rachel x
Great card. The teal looks lovely against the white. Christine x
Hi Sue,
Fab card - love the colours and the way you have put the dies together. Will definitely be having a play. Hope you are having a relaxing time and can't wait to see you back on c&c again.
Beverley W
Stunning Sue, the dies look wonderful, as does the teal and white - perfect! Carole Z
Hi Sue I love this card the colour is gorgeous. Jackie
Hi Sue, what a stunning card, love the teal and white, great way of using the dies. Bx
Hi Sue,
My favourite colour, teal.
Lovely card and die. X
Good Morning Sue,
Stunning, the centre piece looks fantastic, loving the teal and white, so effective.
Have a great day.
Michelle(happy2craft)
Morning Sue, This is beautiful, I love the way you have used the squares, and the left over bits look as if they were purpose made for the job. Teal as well perfect.
Love Rosemarie xx
What a great card, love the focal point and inspired to use the offcuts for the corners they look terrific xx
A wonderful card. The colour is gorgeous.
Amazing what squares can do .Another stunner Sue .Laura O
those dies look fab in teal Sue!! lainey x
You just can't keep away from that teal!Lovely card with lots of great ideas-using four of the same layered up and the waste as the corners-you never fail to make a gorgeous card and give us mere mortals a lot of inspiration at the same time-thank you.
Morning Sue
Wow love the teak and white theme again Sue, and I am your friend always. This looks absolutely stunning
Hugs
Carol x
Morning Sue, Love the teal card, and used with the adorning squares, it looks stunning.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Good morning Sue,
The teal cards always make my day, my favourite color. This is outstanding, hope you re enjoying Florida....sunny again today in Kent. Wow
The teal certainly stands out and shows of the squares wonderfully.have both so will be giving this a try.the waste used to make the corners is inspirational-what a clever lady you are!!,take care,x.
Morning Sue,
Absolutely stunning card....I love the teal and white and such a clever idea with the leftovers,,,absolutely fabulous!
Love Sheila xx
Hi Sue, my favourite combo after white/white. Just love teal . This card is simply stunning . Lol Lynne M
A real winner in teal! Love the idea of creating a new shape by layering the dies. This one is stunning.
Very simple but so effective.The more you show what you can do with the adorning squares the more I NEED them.
Helen Bx
What a Stunner.
Good morning Sue,
What a beautiful card again today. I love the star design that it makes and your use of the "waste" makes a lovely corner accent.
Take care
Love and hugs
Norah
I just love this one! It looks so appealing and makes the teal card appear much brighter. cherylx
Beautiful card sue love the colours and dies used xx hazel
Wow a fabulous card,love the colour too. X
I love Teal Card & bought loads from Julia Watts so I can attempt to make this beautiful card which I love. Sue will you do a few Male cards before Father's Day please. Hugs Allison xx
Lovely card Sue. Love the colour.x
Hi Sue,
A lovely card great colours and a clever use of the leftovers. Love it.
Lydia
X
Fabulous colour Sue. Will try this design(or something similar) as I have these dies so roll on later today when I have time to play XX
Hi Sue,
Love these dies and the teal card. You always amaze me with the ideas you come up with. Thank you for all your ideas and talent,
Crafty Hugs Carol Healy
Hi Sue What a super card! I love the teal. Take Care Love Michelle S xxx
Sue this card is stunning ,love the dies and the colour and shows you dont need big bows to make it look good.
Marion H
Good Morning Sue. LOve, Love, Love it.Beautiful teal card and using left overs for corners that I'd probably have binned - sheer genius.
Love Val in Spain xxx
morning Sue
TEAL to start a day is fantastic!!
So I really love the colour scheme for today's gift and it's amazing how you can turn a square into a circle. I never know what to do with the little cut outs that are left - although I always keep them as it is a shame to throw them away - so now I must remember to use them in such things as corners.
Janet x
gorgeous Sue, love the teal and the die is a must have
Really gorgeous card today, love the strong colour
Hi Sue, Gorgeous card. The intricate die cuts layer perfectly & the colour is fabulous.
Very pretty with the four diecuts making a big star! . Love the little corner flourishes. Maddy x
Morning Sue, a stunning card love
the teal not used it very much but
must try it with this design it looks
really good with these dies.
Nancyd xx
Dear Sue,
What an amazing and beautiful card this is, just love the adorning square dies (and have been playing with mine since I got the replacement set : D ) and in teal card my favourite too! You've really made my day start brilliantly with this great card.
I wondered where you got the beautiful flourishes from as I didn't recognise them as a die I knew then saw you'd used the left over cut pieces from the squares how beautiful they are put together I do use mine but not as well as this I must try this out.
Thank you for all your inspiration and hard crafting on our behalf,
Best wishes from Katie-Louise
Hi Sue
Beautiful! Love the colours and the way you've used the dies. You are so clever!
And yet again you´ve made a winner Sue. I just love this card and ofcause the color is gorgeous too, which is perfect for this one too.
Have a wonderful day.
The dies look great the way you have used them, and love the teal.
wow you do no wrong with this one love the colours (my fav colours) love the dies the style in fact everything about the card sings!!!
beautiful sue
lorraine x
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Morning Sue, gorgeous card and use of the squares, just love the teal and white. Emma
Beautiful card, love the colours and the look of the dies.
Clare x
Morning Sue, oh my what a stunning card and of course teal is a stunning colour and it definately sets this card off a treat. Love it and if i was to receive this for a birthday or any other occasion i'd be delighted. Hugs to all Sonia x
Hi Sue
This is my kind of card, love everything about it especially the bits of left over waste!! Even better is I have all the materials to make it!!
Best wishes , Pat
Hello Sue!
Love how you turn a square into a circle!
Love the Teal card too!
LoveMarg
Oh wow Sue, what a stunner, I really love the teal card, very eye catching.
Hi Sue,
Gorgeous card and I love it when I have the same dies.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxx
Hi Sue. WOW, WOW, WOW !! This is just gorgeous !! You have made such a beautiful card from my two favourite things at the moment - The Adorning. Squares dies and the teal coloured card stock !! I would really like to make this one. Thank you for all your inspiration Sue. You are very talented. Happy crafting everyone love Tres x x x
This one has the WOW factor! Love it.
Hugs Sue x
Wow, this is stunning Sue and in my favourite colour teal. Think I will be having a go with this one. Hugs Christine H xx
Hi Sue
I did this design with just two of the dies, just like the one in the charity auction. using four plus the leftovers takes this to another level. funily enough I picked out all the leftovers over my bin. My friend said you could use these to decorate a card. So I picked them all out. now I know how to use them in corners. we not only learn different ways to use the dies, but also the scraps. If you could call them that. hope your still mostly in holiday mode. You deserve it.
What a lovely and intricate die this is. Looks lovley all layerd up. I do like that teal card stock.
Gorgeous, stunning, beautiful . . . Absolutely fabulous card in composition and colour. X
Morning Sue what beautifhl card i love teal card. I like how you have used these dies they are so versatile. Take care xxx
Debs A
Hi Sue
Gorgeous gorgeous card one of my favourite dies "adorning" and teal my favourite colour. How clever are you using four die cuts I have used 2 and offset them they look like a star but 4 makes a circle fabulous I have a little box of the cut out bits I was going to use them to make a pretty border but I will now make them into corners thanks for thatxx
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue
Yet another stunning card
Elaine H X
Morning Sue, love what you have done with the dies, and the teal card is gorgeous. Take care, Jess x
Hi Sue. Not long ago I decided to buy some of your lovely teal card and as I hadn't time to fetch it, my supplier said she would post it to me. She said she only had 4 left so I ordered all 4, thinking it would tide me over. Guess what, what i thought was 4 sheets turned out to be 4 packs so now I have a drawer full. Good job I love it! So lovely to see your card today. SueL
Hi Sue
Beautiful card, the colour is lovely and it looks almost like hand made lace.
Audrey x
Morning Sue.
Todays card is beautiful, I love how you have used the dies and the "waste" for the corners.
Gorgeous
Sue xx
This is stunning, the teal makes it stand out so much. I don't know how you do it.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
xx
Hi Sue, Love the card and the dies are lovely, i have these dies but have not used them yet must try them love Jean Z xx
Hi Sue, Like you, I love Teal! This is another fab card. :) xxxx
Hi Sue, I think this would make a good mans card(without the pearls!)
Perhaps gold or silver.
I'll give it a try, got 3 mens to make for june (ugh) Like doing girlie ones the best. Thanks for another great idea.
Morning Sue, Stunning card, and the beautiful teal. Love the way you have used these dies. Lucky me I have them, A great idea for the corners. Thanks for your inspiration.
Happy crafting
Chrissie x x x
Stunning card and I luv the teal & white combo xx the Majestic squares look rather nice done like this as well - I will have to have a proper play with mine now to see what I can achieve xx GailT xx
A beautiful card Sue, love the teal and white. I have these dies but haven't really used them yet. Love the corners, will definitely have to get them out and give it a go.
Belinda Raven said...
Hi Sue, very pretty design, clean and fresh. Also very useful for numerous occasions - a winner!
Hugs, Belinda. X
The colour combination is lovely, and the die is beautiful. I really can't make up my mind about the design, the matting looks a little busy one minute, then just stunning the next!!!
Take care now, love - Jackie C XXX
Another gorgeous card. Teal is my colour of the moment, I love it.
Clarissa. X
Beautiful colours and beautiful use of the dies. Another winner Sue! YvonneMayxx
Hi Sue - Gorgeous - as always you invent so many variations for the dies it's no wonder I want everyone you demo!
Val C xx
Teal is always a winner!
Hi Sue, you come up with so many great ideas on using Spellbinder dies. Love this card.
Fantastic as always Sue. Love the teal colour. Xxx
Hi sue this is a stunningly simple yet quite a quick card to do and done in teal and white just makes it even better!! And a great way to use the fallout. Love lesley x
Very pretty, very similar to your card auction one, but love the extra dies to make it into more of a circle... great stand out teal... xxx
i adore this card if i was to receive this i would be over the moon a stunner all round very pretty and stylish..hugs sarah xx
Hi Sue
Beautiful, I love the white and teal together, really classy.
Live Jan x x
absolutely adore this one. Beats custard and grey hands down (sorry, Sue)
love teal.just had some cosmic shimmer lapis jade arrive this morning as well as a red one....anyway love the teal as always......love the way youve played as it encourages people [ well me at least ] to play with the left over bits as it hurts me to toss in waste bin what looks pretty....many thanks as always
How do you think up these wonderful ideas. This is a stunning card with a very clever use of the dies. Going to try it right now. xx
I really do love the teal colour with white, so pretty
xx Sandra
Hello Sue, What a stunning card love the teal and white combo. Turning the squares into a circle is amazing, you are an amazing and talented lady. I keep all my cut offs in a box now I will be using them for decoration.
Hope you are having a relaxing time with your Mom.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx
Love this card so detailed gorgeous colour
Hi Sue,
What a gorgeous card - brilliant the way you have used the square die and turned it into a circle design, Loving the colour combo.
Hope you are having a good day,
Brenda Lel
A beautiful card Sue. xx
Hi Sue
Another stunning card!
Thanks for the inspiration
Raineysheep x
Hi Sue
Another stunning card!
Thanks for the inspiration
Raineysheep x
Stunning Sue, love it all :)
Very nice
Good afternoon Sue
LOVE this card!!
The colour combo is beautiful and the clever use of the square/ circle feature...gorgeous!
When I see your wonderful creations, my wish list gets ever longer! Lol!
Hope you are still enjoying time with your mom,
have a great day
Lara xxx
Hi sue. Wonderful colours,wonderful shapes everything blinkin WONDERFUL.love it. Sending love from christine c xx
Hi Sue
Like this card alot Sue.
Best Wishes
Julie Bee
Gorgeous!
love thae teal.
Amazing! I love this color!
Hi Sue I just love that teal,everything is stunning.
Smiles
Ita
Hi Sue I just love that teal,everything is stunning.
Smiles
Ita
What another beautiful card, I love how the teal is such a strong colour that it certainly stands out, but in a classy kind of way.
Thanks for sharing again
Hugs
Kelly x
Oh wow Sue! Beautiful, just beautiful! Great to see the stunning teal/white and I love the Adorning Squares. Great idea for the corners and as always love the sentiment! Gorgeous! xx Love Karen xx
Hi Sue, my fave teal makes me happy! Lovely card, great design. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Just one word says it all STUNNING! Stunning layout,stunning colour
Good Morning Sue
WOW What a Stunning card this is.Love the Teal colour so strong and it really stands out.
Take care
Hazel G
Love the colour combo today Sue - very bright and striking design!
Susan
This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the Teal card, I should use mine more! xx
Teal is one of my very fav colours x hugs chrisx
Lovely contrast in the colours and that Teal is a lovely colour, eyecatching for sure, you are definitely inspiring me with these cards, I have many of these dies and wouldn't think to use them this way, tfs JoJo x
What a great card. I love the colors.
Hi Sue,
WOW this is my very favourite card of the day, Thankyou for the inspiration. Colour is great too.
Carol x
Absolutely stunning Sue, I love the teal and white.
Hugs, Michelle E xx
amazingly beautiful dies, love the teal x
Hi Sue,
Beautiful card- loving the use of the teal colour and that die. Your corners are very clever. TFS
Hugs,
Trish x
Sue you are such an inspiration. I have these and would not have thought to use them like this. The card is fabulous and is going straight into my copy folder to use very soon Kathy xxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Sue, Lovely card with the adorning squares layered up.It works well with the Teal colour.
Alison x
Hi Sue. Wow, scrumptious card. Love this teal colour. Thanks for the idea of layering the dies!! Hugs.3362 Jan.x
I Love today's card the Teal looks beautiful.
Jane xx
Beautiful card. Love the teal colour.
Beautiful card and the colour used is gorgeous.
I love the teal colour.
Hi Sue die looks beautiful and full layered up this way. Colour also lovely.
Michelle x.
Simply love this colour! Gorgeous card
Mol x
What a super card Sue, lovely to see the teal card is back - more please!
God bless
JanNxx
So Sue, here I am on holiday and still can't miss my daily look at your blog! I love this card and am almost looking forward to going home and getting out my GC! Thanks Sue as always
Hugs Hayley x
Hi Sue, I love this card. Teal (and all its variants) is one of my favourite colours and I had just yesterday ordered this set of dies - I must be psychic! This is definitely one for the inspiration gallery.
Frances
Again a beautiful card Sue, i must say you have alot of patients to make those corners but they really do make the card.Movenna xx
These colours are so striking together. Great card.
Tasteful.
Susan x
A lovely card I love the colour teal it's so pretty and the die set is beautiful looks amazing .Hugs Lynda xx
Gorgeous card Sue, love that shade of teal and not a bow in sight!!!
Dear Sue, this litterally took my breath away when I saw it! What an incrediable card, simply stunning. I love the teal colour and the white just makes it pop. I dont have this die - yet!! But I can see it somehow making it's way to my home! Thanks for yet another amazing card. Love Sarah
Hi Sue, these are great dies and I love the teal card.
Love the Teal, Simply Stunning Card. Elaine c
WOW Sue loving the dimension you have created with the dies and of course Teal is just beautiful.
Hugs
Linda xxx
Very bright and cheerful.
Margaret O
xxx
Hi Sue, What a beautiful ornate design and with the lovely teal card stock . Fab - u - lous !!!!.
Hugs
Jean D
A gorgeous card in a very pretty colour. x
Absolutely Gorgeous!
I love the colour of this one, it really makes it pop out and the dies are lovely.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Hi Sue love the teal on this card, very pretty
Great use of the "waste" for the corners. Another lovely card.
Teal dont you just love that colour/ A simply stunning card Sue.x
Morning Sue, why I did not comment yesterday I don't know? Hey ho never mind, love the teal card and they way you have designed it is beautiful .
Love June
Xx
Wow, this card looks so great. I love the petrol blue and the dies...
Hugs, Uta
Love the colour, very eyecatching!
Diane from Glasgow
Lovely colour choice today Sue
Great use of the dies
Vie
x
so beautiful Sue love those colours so fresh as always you are so inspiring x
Another stunning card Sue, I love these dies have to get them when I have some pennies xx
HO SUE
WHAT WONDERFUL LAYERS. SO SIMPLE BUT FANTASTIC
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NADINE HUG XXXX
Oh, Sue, you have outdone yourself these last two days. I MUST try these two cards. Have particular people in mind. Congrats. Keep going! Jules x
Another fantastic car and I love the way you've used the die cuts Sue,
Craftihappiness to you, love from Pearl
I absolutely love this card--the colors and die cuts. So pretty!
As they say in Essex - totes amaze! I love the colour of your teal cardstock and the layering design is really striking. Another corker, Sue!
Rachel x
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