Hi bloggers! I started today's card by using a piece of black card and doing the suede techniqe with it. To do this, you need to break up the fibres in he card by crushing, folding or using a crimper on it. Once the card is very soft, you can split the card and peel it into two pieces, giving the look of suede to it. Next I used the
In A While Crocodile stencil over it and used the
Soft Grey Matt chalk polish through the stencil. I stamped the
Zebra stamp, then cut it out with the matching
Zebra die. I used
Antique Linen and Tumbled Glass Distress markers to add shading to the zebra. I stamped the sentiment on a piece of white vellum, then added it behind he zebra. I stamped the
Zebra one more time and just cut out the outer frame and added it with foam mounting tape then attached it to the background. The card was completed with white mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 6 3/4" x 7 3/4" in size. All for now. Sue x
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA brilliant technique and card thank you.
Take care stay safe and have fun Kitty.
Hi Sue I love the title to your inspiration today, and I know every single one of us have bad to be really strong over the past year. You and Particraft have been the centre of our strength. Today strength is still a massive part of our life going through pain, upset bad health etc we give each other virtual hugs, virtual friends send virtual love, this is why you and Particraft start our day, thanks to covid I can't give mum hugs to support our daughter today, and daddy can't be there to kiss Lottie as she has those horrible tonsils out, all we can say is 'Be Strong' and inspiration like this and being here for us every single day leads us towards the right path. To all that visit today, try and have a good day and love to our virtual friends xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card today and great technique as well love this sentiment it is so apprpriate for everyone.
Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx
Hope you all have a good day and stay safe
Love
NannaShaz54 in MK
xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA great card. I love the vellum showing the background behind.
B xx
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another lovely sample from the Safari range today with this Zebra, nd the wonderful patterned background.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Morning Sue, great card featuring the fabulous Zebra and the suede technique . Also love the vellum behind the zebra.
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Love the sentiment We all need to remember we are stronger than we think But need a little bit of encouragement
ReplyDeleteGreat technique creating the “suede”
Good Morning Sue and all.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful card Sue and I do wonder who was the first person to tear the card in this way to create the Suede Technique. Whoever it was "I salute you"
I love the way you have done the background and the Zebra now gets another day in the limelight.
Thank you Sue for being there for us every day.
Marie P.
KEEP SAFE
Hello Sue what a wonderful card showing this magnificent zebra. How you have achieved the effect is really clever too. Yes be strong is a wonderful sentiment all of us have needed to been strong over the last year, so thanks Sue for the encouragement to continue. Xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, Great card. I love the suede effect.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA truly beautiful card today with your fabulous zebra. Yvonne xx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteThis card is stunning and the sentiment is so apt in these horrible times. Steph I hope Lottie is back with your family soon what a brave little girl.Take care everyone x
ReplyDeleteBe Strong is a gorgeous sentiment for this
day and age.
Stay safe,
Doreen x
Hi SUE
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic card that you have done today loving your inspiration and your colours thank you.
Owlish Xx
Good morning Sue and all great card the background technique is so unusual but very affective the zebra is so life like fabulous. Lynda Croft X Stay Safe Everyone X
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue this is a stunning card. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteLove the card.
ReplyDeleteLove this post and the monochrome is so effective. These are some of my all time favourite stamps/dies.....
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, what a fantastic card this morning, the monochromatic colourway is just brilliant, and the suede effect is one that is so different, thanks for the reminder. Take care and stay safe everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA brilliant technique. I have never heard of the suede technique before, but understood how it’s possible with your comprehensive description. It suits this card brilliantly.
Love Helen xxx
Hi Sue Fabulous card I've not heard of the suede techniquè before but it looks very effective The zebra looks fabulous too
ReplyDeleteSteph I hope Lotties surgery goes well and she will soon be back home with her family
Hello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteThe lovely zebra looks magnificent on his suede background, fabulous card, thank you
Hugs
Muriel x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteSuper card today, haven’t heard of the suede technique before but combined with the stencil it makes a wonderful background for the zebra.
Steph hope all goes well for Lottie and she’ll be home from hospital in no time
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
What a fabulous card. I love the background and the zebra really is the star of the card. X
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and everyone what a stunningly fabulous card. Im loving all the different textures and techniques on todays card, it looks so amazing. I think your sentiment may be my mantra for this year.
ReplyDeleteSteph I hope all goes well with little Little and that you can all hug soon.
Hugs and be strong everyone whatever life throws you today and this year.
Donna xx
Hi Sue. Such a realistic card today and what a good idea to use the suede technique together with an animal image.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Wow! Fabulous zebra and such amazing design with the suede technique!! I have never heard about it, thanks for explain!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I love this card with your fabulous zebra. The background and use of vellum is inspired.
ReplyDeleteSteph - fingers crossed for a successful op for Lottie. Do they still give children ice cream to eat when they have had their tonsils out?
Frances
Oh I love this, that zebra looks so real, not heard of the technique for suede as you have noted here, must give it a try....thank you Sue...luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteOne of my favoric cards sue the zebra is a beautiful card thank you so much love always
ReplyDeleteStay safe my friends june horrocks xxxxxxxxx n
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Sue x the suede technique isn't one I have tried before but it looks brilliant x the details on you safari animal's are so intricate x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Awesome card Sue, love the Zebra die!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteWow Sue, a lot of work has gone into creating this lovely card, It really is very effective. Thank you Sue for all your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteStunning card Sue xx
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the zebra:))
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteMy these images are so realistic. A beautiful set of stamps all of them
Your sample is perfect to show of these to their best
Please take care my friend
Hugs Theresa G
A gorgeous card and interesting technique. x
ReplyDeleteThe backgrounds you have created to go with these animal stamps are truly amazing. They are ‘just’ techniques but look like they were designed specifically for the collection. Your knowledge about what you can do with a piece of card seems endless!
ReplyDeleteZoe in Pencoed x
Good Evening Sue. Really lovely card today . Sorry it's late and short. . Trying to get things back to normal in the house. Beautiful Zebra. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.
ReplyDeletePLEASE KEEP STAYING SAFE 🙏 🙏 🙏.
Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
This is so wonderful. Love the image and the design.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card! You know I love all your backgrounds and this one is no exception it’s gorgeous.
Hugs x
Heather T
I like how you broke up the patters of the Zebra’s body and the background pattern by creating a frame around the Zebra. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteSandra Smith
Queen Creek
So great card!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteyour background is splendid and goes well with the magnificent zebra.
Hugs
Ros
The zebra is such a gorgeous die/stamp combo. This is one for the collection. I love the background setting this card off.
ReplyDeleteEveryone, have a great day,
Stephanie K
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteGreat looking card! I love your Safari collection.
Thank you for the inspiration.
Véronique L
I have never heard of the suede technique before but I like when I learn something new. This technique looks very effective. Maybe you can make a video in the near future. The zebra looks so real! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy
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ReplyDeleteSuper fun card! I love zebras. Judy from Prosser
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