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Tuesday, 28 May 2019
Double Herringbone Background Card
Hi bloggers! This Herringbone frame is so much fun! Just crisscross them to make a fab new pattern for your backgrounds. It looks great in one colour or in two as well!
The finished dimensions are 7 1/4" x 8 1/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
Morning Sue. I remember that sliding sample you showed earlier in the year and my eyes are still slightly out of focus lol. Probably because my eyes have only been awake for an hour I'm finding this sample hard to focus on but I know when I watch the tutorial everything will fall into place - brain and eyes will work together (hopefully ) lol. Absolutely brilliant for a male type card. Enjoy your day whatever your plans xxx
Hi Sue What a fab card. Had a lazy weekend so have a long to do list and the video is on that list. Will look forward to watching that. The Herringbone Background die is such a brilliant all rounder. Any card, any colour, any, size, any occasion and anybody! You get the picture! Happy Tuesday everyone Crafty hugs PP Yvonne x
Hello Sue This is certainly eye catching will have to watch the video later my granddaughters are arriving in 10 minutes father's day cards to be made today
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x Fantastic card Sue x the herringbone background gives such a different effect when you cut it twice x I love it x great for the guys too x thankyou Sue and thankyou for the video x Theresa w in Berks xxx
Hello Sue and all Thank you for the video and the instructions for the triple layer dies. I really like the herringbone die, bought it after the release and haven't used it yet, must be remedied. It looks fabulous in one colour or mixed, great die. Beautiful card, the black, white and gold look fabulous together Hugs Muriel x
Good Morning Sue. I am so glad you put the photos up today as I can't get the video here. I agree with Jan and Stephanie on this one. Could be a great man card.... without the flowers. Beautiful Card Sue. Thankyou. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
Hi Sue, that's the one for me!! I love the herringbone die and what you have done with it. Mind you, I love using it, in all sorts of ways. A male card, if ever I saw one............... And one that's for me.. Hugs Rose
This die is on my wish list but unfortunately I don’t have any birthdays, Anniversary or other celebrations when it might materialise! Ideal for men’s cards. Lovely sample, thank you Sue.
I do like the way you have made this background. The video will have to wait until tomorrow but I look forward to seeing the way in which you produced this.
Hi Sue, a great card and I love the colour palette. The herringbone background is one that is still on my list but it will be mine one day. Love the way you have criss-crossed it but when you moved it on the video I had to look away as my eyes could not cope :-) I'm not on Instagram but will continue to get my inspiration and daily 'fix' here on the blog.
Good Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteCleaver card, take away the flowers and it would make a great man's card.
Love the idea.
Jan x
Morning Sue. I remember that sliding sample you showed earlier in the year and my eyes are still slightly out of focus lol. Probably because my eyes have only been awake for an hour I'm finding this sample hard to focus on but I know when I watch the tutorial everything will fall into place - brain and eyes will work together (hopefully ) lol. Absolutely brilliant for a male type card. Enjoy your day whatever your plans xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat background die and love the flowers x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue.
ReplyDeleteThank you a lovely card and, a great video.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
How elwgant and lovely for backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day
Nancy
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, I have this die and have done a couple of cards using it, certainly is an eye opener, love the sample.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hello Sue, what a great card design, love the effect of the crisscrossed die in different colours. Have a good day everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteA stunning card in white, black and gold. The herringbone die really is great for an interesting background. Thanks for sharing the video.
Have a great day.
Beverly
Wonderful card Sue xx Hazel
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, beautiful card, great video too. Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Sue, I have this die and recently made a similar card for a male friend minus the flower.
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Fabulous idea for a guy’s card Sue.
ReplyDeleteAnnette x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab card. Had a lazy weekend so have a long to do list and the video is on that list. Will look forward to watching that.
The Herringbone Background die is such a brilliant all rounder. Any card, any colour, any, size, any occasion and anybody! You get the picture!
Happy Tuesday everyone
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is certainly eye catching will have to watch the video later my granddaughters are arriving in 10 minutes father's day cards to be made today
Morning Sue, lovely card and one which really makes your eyesv'pop' first thing of a morning. Hugs xx Pauline
ReplyDeleteStunning card & a great background.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Sue x the herringbone background gives such a different effect when you cut it twice x I love it x great for the guys too x thankyou Sue and thankyou for the video x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Hello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteThank you for the video and the instructions for the triple layer dies. I really like the herringbone die, bought it after the release and haven't used it yet, must be remedied. It looks fabulous in one colour or mixed, great die. Beautiful card, the black, white and gold look fabulous together
Hugs
Muriel x
Wow, stunning background!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThat’s really different!
ReplyDeleteJan
Northampton
So effective and different The ideal background for ladies and gents alike
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, Great card. love Jean Z xxx
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue. I am so glad you put the photos up today as I can't get the video here. I agree with Jan and Stephanie on this one. Could be a great man card.... without the flowers. Beautiful Card Sue. Thankyou. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
ReplyDeleteLove the herringbone background, Sue.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
Love this card Sue xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue - what an amazing effect this is and what a great card. Another brilliant idea. Thank you Sue. Sending best wishes
ReplyDeleteYvonneMayxx
Love this one sue awsum background like the others said take the flowers off and you have s perfect man card thank you
ReplyDeleteLove always June Horrocks xxxxx
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, I was lucky to win the herringbone die in your launch so I'll have a go at this one.
Lydia
X
What a great background for mens cards. Hugs SNOOPY DOG 2. xxx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue this is a stunning card. I love those dies they are amazing. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue Fantastic card what a great effect from the crisscrossed herringbone die I love the combination of colours Thank you for the video
ReplyDeleteLove this effect Sue, it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great video, today’s card looks clean and simple and the herringbone bone die makes a super background when crisscrossed
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Love the herringbone backgroung and the colour combination you have used.
Heather R Oxfordshire
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card & one that would suit many occasions.Yvonne xx
Lovely card today!
ReplyDeleteThose flowers and the background are amazing :))
Thanks for the video!
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeletethat's the one for me!! I love the herringbone die and what you have done with it. Mind you, I love using it, in all sorts of ways.
A male card, if ever I saw one............... And one that's for me..
Hugs
Rose
Hi Sue. What a really unusual card which I don't think needs very much further embellishment. Great one for the men.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love how you’ve used the herringbone die.
Love Helen xxx
Wow that is one of those cards that make my eyes go funny looking at it, but it is very striking.
ReplyDeleteA great background and a perfect Male card.
ReplyDeleteDoreen R
Great use of the herringbone die.
ReplyDeleteCool card! Makes my eyes go funny though ;D
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool card,love the herringbone background it gives the card some movement. I love how you just trimmed your sentiment to get what you needed.
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon Sue,
ReplyDeleteLoving today's design, perfect for Male cards!x
Hi Sue, a great card today and a fantastic background the herringbone die can produce.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
Love it...Something a bit different and great for masculine cards
ReplyDeleteHi sue lovely card i have the flower dies and they are lovely. Thanks Helen xxx
ReplyDeleteI love this card! What a great background! Wonderful colors too.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Thank you for showing us how you created the background and cut the flowers. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Toronto
Carmen-Dorothy
Beautiful card sue. Laura o Springfield
ReplyDeleteThis die is on my wish list but unfortunately I don’t have any birthdays, Anniversary or other celebrations when it might materialise! Ideal for men’s cards. Lovely sample, thank you Sue.
ReplyDeleteI do like the way you have made this background. The video will have to wait until tomorrow but I look forward to seeing the way in which you produced this.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
This would make a super card for men. Great idea xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a great card and I love the colour palette. The herringbone background is one that is still on my list but it will be mine one day. Love the way you have criss-crossed it but when you moved it on the video I had to look away as my eyes could not cope :-) I'm not on Instagram but will continue to get my inspiration and daily 'fix' here on the blog.
ReplyDeleteFrances
ReplyDeleteThis sends my eyes all funny!!! Love those flowers
though,
Doreen x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card, colours and design and suitable for many different occasions.
Lesley S x
Lovely card. X
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