Tuesday 22 September 2020

Thinking Of You











Hi bloggers!  I am still struggling a bit with this new Blogger and finally gave up trying to move my text to the top line and stagger my pics like I prefer to do, it just wasn't behaving!  I am determined to keep at it, but I do think I have a few bald spots from pulling my hair out! Rant over and onto the card!  I started with the Martha Background and cut it in white and black.  I used the black as an offset shadow behind then added a Ruby Red backing to it.  Using the Double Stitched Rectangles, I cut a multi-layered frame with a wider white frame on the bottom and a thinner black frame added on top.  I added it over the background with foam.  Next I cut the Joanie die, also in white and black and added a red backing to it too.  I stamped my sentiment and cut a small circular frame using the Double Stitched Circles.  I added it over the sentiment with foam, then trimmed away the excess card.  I added it to the centre of the Joanie die with foam.  I cut two small red flowers from the Blossom Patch die set and glued them to the circular frame.  The card was completed with white, black and red mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2"  x  7 3/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x









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53 comments:

hazel young said...

Wonderful card Sue xx Hazel

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Just WOW WOW WOW thank you.
A brilliant card.
Take care stay safe and have fun Kitty.

Vi Wilkinson said...

Hi Sue, a lovely elegant card, lots of detail. Take care Vi.xx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, always a winner with black red and white and this is no exception, stunning It must be so frustrating for you with the blog but you will get there, you don't let things beat you. Hope all is well with you and the family xxx

Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

Steph Cotterill said...

Woah Sue another comment full of WOW's - WOW WOW WOW this is absolutely beautiful, the colour scheme is so powerful I've not enough words In my sleepy brain to compliment this inspiration but if I'd made something as stunning as this I'd have to keep it and frame it and start again with another to be given i certainly couldn't give this away (selfishly)
Whatever you are all doing today I hope you have a nice day but please STAY SAFE KEEP CARING AND VIGILANT 💖 xxx

CraftyCoffey said...

Stunning card today, it’s lovely.

Michele

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue, a gorgeous card and I agree with Steph that your colour scheme is so powerful. Good luck with your challenges with blogger, I know you will get there
Marion S x

Marie P. from Longridge said...

Good Morning Sue and all.
A gorgeous card ,suitable for anyone I would think. The background is great and the colours shout Christmas.
Have a great day,
Marie P.

STAY SAFE KEEP WELL KEEP CRAFTING

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. From a beautiful Turkish morning. Sat by the pool with a lovely coffee Better internet today ... Thankheaven.
Beautiful card today Sue. The colours are striking and fabulous use of the dies. Keep trying with the blogger Sue. We all know you can do it. It will all slot in. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them this morning. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
PLEASE STAY SAFE EVERYONE 🙏🙏🙏

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card.
B xx

Netty The Runner said...

Lovely card Sue. It’s a real pain when things don’t play nicely, I’m sure blogger will come good for you eventually.
Annette x

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
Striking card today
Thank you
Jan x

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
Anyone who received this card would think that you had taken days to complete it. That's what you do with your amazing dies turn amateurs like me into well I won't say professionals but I am getting there.Take care everyone x

Owlish said...

HI SUE
What a fantastic card love the red,black and white,
I'm sure we are all thinking of u you know what they say try try again you will succeed
Owlish Xx

Crafty Cruiser said...

Fabulous! I have this die and the edgers and found the Create and Craft show with Jamie recently, very helpful. It certainly gave me a few more ideas
Doreen R

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
What a Gorgeous card today love these edger dies and colours

Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

Hope you all have a good day and stay safe

Love
Hunnymummy54
xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, sorry you are still struggling with blogger, keep going to7 will master it in the end I know. Nevertheless the card is beautiful. The colours you have chosen are wonderful and the dies amazing.

Barbara V

dj from kettering said...



Stunning card today, love how the black shadow
looks behind the centre.

Stay safe,

Doreen x

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, oh dear I hope you manage to get it sorted. Love this card, so lovely and elegant. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx

theresa w said...

Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Stunning card Sue x the colours are amazing x martha is such a beautiful die and the joanie die looks fabulous with it x I didn't have any endless dies until you and Jamie persuaded me the other evening!!! Cannot wait for them to come and have a play x hope you manage to get things right with blogger x thankyou Sue x
Stay safe and keep crafting x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

Crafty Vonnie said...

Good morning Sue,
A truly stunning card with your beautiful dies. Yvonne xx

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue this is a stunning card. I love it. Those dies are gorgeous. Have a great day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Scottydog said...

Absolutely beautiful! No further words required apart from thank you Sue!

Handmade by Donna x said...

Hi Sue and everyone, what an amazing colour scheme you chose today, the red white and black look great, I don't think I've ever used them together ive done red, black and gold, that's pretty too. Anyway i digress lol, keep going with blogger, you can do it. I usually like to click on the full card for a larger version, i noticed this not working this morning. Its no biggy though, hugs Donna xx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Stunning card and the Martha background is so gorgeous I could be tempted!! Sorry blogger is giving you such a headache but I know you won’t let it beat you

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Beautiful post - just added these dies to my collection - in these colours makes it quite dramatic.

ursula said...

Superb card, love the white with the shadow black on the ruby background, really makes the background stand out, great idea Sue, thank you....luv Ursula xx

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
I fully emphathise with you, I have been having no end of trouble, first with computer, then with printer, audio didn't work, it's a wonder I've got any hair left. But you'll get there, or else make it work differently.....
The card today is stunner, all your endless options dies are a joy to behold and to work with.
Hugs
Rose

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue Todays card is stunning Martha and Joanie are perfect together Sorry to hear you are still having problems with blogger technology can be so frustrating!

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

Sorry you are having problems, but it looks fine to me.

Great card, very striking.

Love Helen xxx

Jackie Durrant said...

Very elegant card a lovely design xx

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue
Your card today is stunning!
Joanie and Martha work so well together and the Ruby Red card is just gorgeous teamed with black and white.
Keep safe everyone.
Lesley S x

Pauline Austen said...

Hi Sue, lovely colour combination, all in all, a beautiful card.
Hugs xxx Pauline

lindyloo12Somerset said...

A very regal looking card!

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
I love the lacy look. The offset shadow works so well.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

Eunice Astle said...

Love the lacey look of this card Sue!!!!

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, definitely a case of de ja vu for me today. When I saw this card earlier I knew that I had made it (with the omission of the black shadow, sorry) when I bought the dies some time ago after seeing it on the blog. I did have to check my records though for confirmation! I think that tells you that I really like it.

Frances

Clai01 said...

Super card x

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
I love your endless options dies. The red and black make this card absolutely stunning ��
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

June Horrocks said...

What a beauful card sue the colour is stunning with the crowning glory the die thank you love always sue stay safe my friends love june horrocks xxxxxx

Maria said...

Hi Sue
A very Beautiful card today.Love the black and red together.
Please ,stop pulling your hair :>)
hugs to all, Maria x

CraftyJo said...

Lovely!

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. I can really understand your frustration. I spend hours trying to make my PC do what I want it to do and try so many different things that when I actually get it to work I can't remember what I did!
Love the lacey look of this card, it is so easy to make really intricate looking creations with these dies.

Lisbeth

sued99 said...

I really love this card. Such a lovely deep colour. X

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Fabulous dramatic card today Sue. Everything about it works even if the Blogger doesn’t Lol !! The colours are so good together and the dies work well together, as usual love the black shadow - just goes POP !!!
Hugs
Muriel x

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
Well what a striking card you have given us today Sue
I feel your anguish about blogger poor you. 🤗🤗
But you have given us the perfect blog as you always do
Please take care my friend
Theresa G

CCM said...

Just love this colour combinations, a certainly eye catching! Joanie die is the star again!

Hugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy

Pawprintx4 said...

Gorgeous card. Martha really steals the show ( sorry Joanie). Card looks doable and so pretty. A real treat for the recipient.
Have a wonderful day, everyone,
Stephanie K

Sandra said...

I really like the die cutting on this card. It creates character and gives us this beautiful card.

Sandra Smith
Queen Creek

Tressa said...

What a gorgeous card. Stunning!

Teresa

Anja v K@@rten said...

That's classy beautiful
Creatieve groetjes, Anja

cr@fty said...

Hi Sue
What a stunning card!
Hugs x
Heather T

Pawprintx4 said...

No one does dies like our Sue. This card just really appeals to me. I am not very good at looking at two unrelated dies and thinking of how fabulous they will compliment each other. Inspiration comes in large quantity on this blog. Thank you.
Everyone, a Terrific Tuesday,
Stephanie K