Tuesday 14 May 2013

Thanks ever so much

Hi bloggers!  An all milk coloured card today.  This card showcases the extra corner die from the Filigree Delight set.  I always try to find some uses aside from the obvious for these types of dies.  Basically, when is a corner die not a corner die?  When you can use it to create a pretty focal element!  I started by creating the embossed background, but wanted to add a bit extra to it so I used the Whimsical Flora embossibility folder and inked it with Antique Linen Distress ink.  I placed my milk coloured card inside the folder and ran it through the GC to produce a faux letterpress effect.  This allowed the ink to transfer to the floor of the design.  It is very subtle, but it gives a bit of an antiqued look to it.  Next I started in on my focal element by cutting eight of the corners.  I arranged them with four on the bottom layer, then offset the following four on the upper layer.  I also added some foam mounting pieces so the pointed end was slightly raised upwards.  I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with the tag.  I inked it with Antique Linen while in the die, then tucked the very tips into a slot on the corner die piece, giving it a slightly rounded look.  I mounted my background on an extra piece of milk card that I used Cosmic Shimmer pearl PVA glue to make dots around the edges.  I finished the card with a double mat of milk card with a pierced inner mat.  Good for any occasion or in any colour choice, but at least you have some options for your corner die!  Finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" in size.  All for now, Sue x













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Vee said...

oh my, this look is definitely calling my name and I aim to answer. thanks for sharing such a lovely card.
vee

Sandy H said...

Absolutely stunning.

Unknown said...

Another stunning card Sue. I wish I had some of your inspiration, but I'm so glad I found your blog, so that I too can produce beautiful cards, like yours. I'm usually a decoupage fan but really getting into my dies these days. Frances xx

Vie Carter said...

Great card Sue,. love the corner die

Vie
x

Unknown said...

arghh missed this yesterday, its lovely, one of my favourite combinations, white on white, can't be beaten.xx

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

Absolutely lovely! Susan

mell said...

Love it another stunner sue xx

Katie-Louise Sweetlove said...

What a stunning card this is, so beautiful. I'm sorry I'm posting late.
I love this card it's so innovative and full of imagination. I would have never have thought of doing this with the corner die its such a stunning look you've created here. The faux letterpressed whimsical floral embossing folder is such a wonderful background and reflects the pattern of the die cut corners. Love the tag for the sentiment it echoes the corner die cuts pattern perfectly.
I really like the filigree delight set so this has really given me some ideas of how more I can use the dies , thank you.

Best wishes Katie-Louise x

jane gray said...

Such a pretty little card the colour does it for me.

Janex

jennywren1947 said...

sue this a truly lovely card any1 would b glad 2 get it
hugs chris x

nzillingworth said...

HI SUE
WOW WHAT A CARD
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX

Unknown said...

Awesome techniques x
Diane from Glasgow

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