Friday 14 September 2012

Clean And Simple

Morning all!  This one is almost in the clean and simple category, no where near my usual look, but I hope you aren't disappointed with it.  I think it is pretty nonetheless and I just loved the negative piece from the swirl in the Jewelled Flowers and Flourish set.  So I cut not one, but two of them out of my white background.  I overlapped the cut so it looks like one continuous cut out.  I mounted my negative piece up on foam pieces over a piece of moss green card and allowed the edges to peek out from behind.  This piece I mounted on a larger white piece of card where I stamped my sentiment in the lower corner.  I used the Awesome Blossom embossibility to give texture to the background.  This set also has a couple of nice small butterflies in it.  I covered a bit of white card with one of the sticky adhesive sheets and cut two butterflies.  I removed the backing paper then micro beaded the white butterflies for a bit of texture against my flat white background.  Piercing around the edges finished it off for a clean simple look.  On another note, I know that we have reached our blog candy target, but I am tied up all day today, but I promise to get the winners drawn and posted by midday on Saturday.  All for now, Sue x

164 comments:

Pam said...

This card is very stylish in its simplicity, and I like it. It is very different from your usual cards as you say but I am never disappointed with your creations

Patricia said...

Good Morning Sue,
How in heavens name could we be disappointed in any of your cards. This is simple but so stylish and elegant, love it.
Have a Great Day

Patricia

HiggiSue said...

Gorgeous Sue. My style completely. Need to catch up with posts but out in Crete at present
Have lots of ideas gorgeous when I get back.
Hugs Sue H x

HiggiSue said...

Gorgeous Sue. My style completely. Need to catch up with posts but out in Crete at present
Have lots of ideas gorgeous when I get back.
Hugs Sue H x

HiggiSue said...

Gorgeous Sue. My style completely. Need to catch up with posts but out in Crete at present
Have lots of ideas gorgeous when I get back.
Hugs Sue H x

HiggiSue said...

Gorgeous Sue. My style completely. Need to catch up with posts but out in Crete at present
Have lots of ideas gorgeous when I get back.
Hugs Sue H x

Anonymous said...

'morning Sue,food for thought with this card.... I like it but as Pam says we like all your cards. Thanks Mabex

CraftyAnn said...

This card ouses style and elegance. Simplt stunning.
Take care/

baconbits said...

Morning,
Simply the best - what else need i say.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, simple but effective, lovely card.

Wilma

Unknown said...

Wow! Sue! Congratulations on over 3500 members! Now how can you think we would not like your card with such a following? LOL! Your cards are without exception gorgeous.

Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx

Linda said...

What an elegant card
hugs Linda

Julie and Phoebe said...

beautiful card Sue, as always :-) I love this look
Julie x

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Sue simply beautiful. Hugs Sheila.x

Missmizog said...

Really elegant card Sue. Beautiful and simple x

Bea said...

very simple yet stylish card Sue - love how you have used the negative to get such a lovely effect

Jenny L said...

Hi Sue,
wonderful card. I love this idea. Will be trying this one haven't got those dies, but will be using others to have a go.
Have a wonderful crafty day everyone.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

JAO said...

Great card Sue sometimes less is definitely more.

Carole Z said...

Hi Sue, this card is so elegant and stylish, you needn't worry that it might disappoint, no chance! Carole Z X

Heather T said...

Good morning Sue
You never disappoint us only inspire us. I can't wait to get my hands on this die set. I love the style of this card it is so delicate and classy.
Hugs x

Christine said...

Disappointed? Never, and certainly not with this beautiful card! Inspired? Impressed? Encouraged? Delighted?...... Yes, as usual.
And love your descriptions "to peek out from behind" instead of the more mundane "leave an 1/8" border". Super!
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, This card is beautifully clean, fresh and elegant, I love it. I have fallen in love with apertures, I used this technique recently on a crosses card, they're like a window, beautiful. Lots of love from Patricia xx

Christine Harrop said...

And not a bow in sight! A lovely elegant card Sue.

Sonia Jones said...

Simple and stylish love it. Sonia x

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue
I love the clean and simple look of this card, very elegant! I have ordered that die set and hopefully they will arrive today. Love Jean x

Marleine said...

Morning Sue,
Lovely card as usual. Elegant in it's style.
I would like to see it with a little colour though. X

Jan.moogie said...

Simply stunning card Sue x

barbiepinkfairy said...

Simply Stunning!

Karen R said...

So stunning, Your simpliest cards are some of the best I think. Just love it xx

Victoria said...

Your cards NEVER disappoint Sue! This one is really stylish. Nice ideas again. Thank you!

marg said...

Good Morning Sue
I love simple it looks so elegant!
LoveMarg

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Bit too cas for me but love the swirl and the butterfly.

shirley said...

morning sue another beautiful card love the butterflie's all your cards are amazing so i would neverdisappointed with any of your cards
have a lovely day shirley xxx

Anonymous said...

love the simple elegance, your cards are always amazing judith x

Nanna Tina said...

Hi Sue
I think it is a very pretty card.
Have a great day and happy crafting
Love Tina x

Val in Spain xxx said...

Good Morning Sue, Wow, that's different but very beautiful. You never dissapoint me, I'm just in awe of everything you create.

Anonymous said...

GM Sue, yes I love the cut out swirls but I think I would prefer 3 of them - I like things in 3s for some reason! 2s look a bit odd to me. I must try using an embossing folder over a stamped sentiment - I would have thought the folder pattern would distort the wording but yours seems perfect, as usual -Rgs
Clare W

Janice K said...

Simple yes but stunning!! Love the clean cut look this card has and I'll definately need to try this style out, thank you for the great ideas Sue! x

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Sue,
Love this style, simple but very elegant. It is great to log in and there is a card we have not seen before. You definitely never disappoint us, only inspire us.
Have a great day everyone.
Happy2craft

kimberley said...

This is beautiful-elegance itself.Any sentiment could be used for any occasion so this makes it so versatile.thank you again for your inspiring ideas-this is the first page i look for on the computer in the morning.Hope you are back on our screens very soon,take care,x.

beachie said...

So classy Sue, miss your flowers and bows of course but variety is good. Love the butterflies.
Audrey x

Joesgrandma said...

Very nice card. Technique great. Make a good invitation. Thank you Sue

Joan D said...

Stunningly simple, but beautifulXX

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue

I love this card. Black and white is so effective. It's 'simple' look portrays a very stunning finish.
June x

nattyboots said...

Morning Sue a simple card ? well it just goes to show how classy and stylish a simple card can be .

Elaine H X

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Lovely card simple clean lines so useful for lots of things.

Hugs Annx without an "e"

Jane said...

Less is more how very elegant and beautiful, I love this one Sue.

Jane xx

hazel young said...

Stunning card Sue love it simple, elegant and stunning and not a bow in sight lol xx hazel

Unknown said...

Morning sue I love this card its so classy nice clean cuts and I love these butterfly's I put them on lots of my cards. As they just give you just some dimension specially with the micro beads on them.

Debs Artliff

scofessex said...

Hi Sue

What a stunning card I can only say WOW!

SC

Ecco of Sheffield said...

morning Sue
What a beautiful, clean and simple card - you had me fooled until I read your explanation - I though the bough was one piece. I still need to get down to micro beads but other cards keep cropping up - must get to grips with them.
Janet x

hollyberry said...

Hi Sue
Simple but very stylish and beautiful card.Not everyone likes lots of bows etc so it is always good to have a mix of inspiration.How you can think that we could ever be disappointed with a card of yours I don't know.

Clare Powell said...

Really pretty card, I love the swirl you've made from the negative piece.

Clare x

Wendy L said...

I try to always use the negatives if I can (I hate waste) and ths is gorgeous. xxx

Marion said...

Hi Sue not disapointent at all ,I like the simple classy look and wont cost as much to post .
Marion

Debbie Tinks said...

lovely card sue

AdrienneQ said...

When we need a swirl just cut it in the right place on a piece of card and we have a wonderful bank already to use. Its two for one

Yvonne W said...

Sue, no card you make is ever a disappointment. I love the clean, simple lines of this one. Sometimes less is more. Another set of dies to add to my ever growing wish list! Have a lovely day.
Yvonne (first time poster)

martine said...

Hi sue omg what a stunning card, i love black and white.x
all the best martine xxx

nzillingworth said...

Hi Sue
simple but stunning. Who wouldn't like it.
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillingworth@hotmail.com

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, who wouldn't love this card, white on white always works so clean and lovely. Thanks for your brilliant ideas. Take care, Jess x

Debby Berry said...

Sue,
Never disappointed with your cards, I like the simple look when one needs a quick idea with lovely results. This card is amazing.. I also like when you deviate just a tad. Thanks

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Another way for me to use these dies thank you. Your card is stunning simple clean elegant lines just right.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X

Olga said...

what a beautiful die! Great card!

Unknown said...

Beautiful! Recognised some of your lovely cards on create and craft the other day :-) maddy x

Pinky said...

I like this different look. Less really can be more! And as if you could ever disappoint!!! Vicki x

Lacelady said...

Devastatingly simple, I love it.

nancyd said...

Morning Sue, You could never dissapoint
all your cards are fab. including this one
so clean and simple love it.
Nancyd xx

nannapat said...

Classic - I love it! Would make a lovely sympathy card I think but could be used for all sorts of occasions. Another winner Sue! Pat x

hotpotato said...

Looking forward to seeing you at Ally Pally next weekend Sue.

nuttinanni said...

wow wow wow so beautiful in its simplicity!

Ruthie said...

Absolutley gorgeous and you have the cut out piece to use on another project, It would be fun to use that and do the complete opposite using black as the main colour. Classy card

Unknown said...

good morning Sue, just simply stunning xxgail in eastbourne

Unknown said...

Disappointed??? It's gorgeous!!!
Just love it, all of it :)

Erica said...

Morning Sue,

Clean simplicity. Love it!

Erica x

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue,
This is a very elegant card and one I would be happy to use for any occasion, it is so clean and fresh looking, and beautiful in its simplicity, LOVE IT.
Hope you are having a good day, Love BrenLel

EmmaT said...

Morning Sue
I love this card as chic and stylish.
Emma

Maggie said...

This is so pretty. How clever to use the swirl twice. I love these dies, they only arrived yesterday and I haven't stopped playing with them yet! Have a lovely day. xx

Anonymous said...

Beautiful in its simplicity & so versatile

Anthea said...

Morning Sue, theres nothing wrong with clean and simple this card is stunning. Hugs xx

salem said...

very elegant

lindyloo12 said...

Wow, what a stunning card, it is just so beautiful, clean and simple works so well for this card. I just love it!

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, I think the clean and simple is absolutely beautiful. There is just something about them that makes them really stunning.

alimecca said...

Hi Sue
It might be simple but by goodness it's effective! It is absolutely beautiful.

fame01 said...

yes simple but wow how elegant love it .. hugs sarah ..x

MARGARET said...

Hi Sue
Lovely simple clean and beautiful
Love it.
Margaret L

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
Will definately be doing this one, so elegent you just keep amazing us, so well done on over 3500 members why am i not surprised

Have a great day
Hugs Babs x

Andrea said...

I love this card - very elegant

Carol H said...

I love the simplicity - will definitely be doing this card.

Clarissa said...

Really lovely card, beautifully stylish.
Clarissa. X

Rosemarie said...

Hi Sue, Beautiful so clean and crisp. Haven't got this die but will put it on my wish list. Have a good weekend.

Love Rosemarie xx

Rose in Chester said...

Beautiful card Sue. Doesn't need ANYTHING more.

CraftyJo said...

I'm a big fan of *your* 'clean and simple' - they're still definitely 'Sue' but not quite so fussy. ;D

Anonymous said...

How could anyone be disappointed with a card like that, very classy.

Edwina

Tres said...

Hi Sue. A lovely simple but elegant card. I love the look of the new dies. They all look great but the swirl looks wonderful. I think it will become a favorite. They are on my wish list. A beautiful card today love Tres x x x

Sue B said...

Morning Sue, yes this is very different to your usual style but still very beautiful. We could not be disappointed with anything you make as every card has some kind of wow factor. (I think you have a few fans out there).

nutcake said...

Not at all disappointed. It's a beautiful card.

Vie Carter said...

Morning Sue

it might be simple but oh so elegant
Loved this card

Vie
x

yorkielass said...

Hello Sue, My internet working at last. A simple, beautiful and elegant card. Love the negative element, you then have two for the price of one to use on another project. Could never be disappointed with your creations, your inspiration knows no bounds.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June x

lizzie said...

Hi Sue
I love this simple but beautiful card and the dies are great i can't stop playing with mine
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat)xox

gwen70 said...

Beautiful Sue, so stylish in its simplicity. Love it

franzesjoi said...

lovely card!!!

Ita said...

Hi Sue this card sings to me it is my style it is Stunning and now of course i need to buy the
Die
Smiles
Ita

vanessa said...

Hi Sue, this card is simple stylish & elegant love it, take care vanessa xx

Sandybee said...

Disappointed Sue ?? How could we ever be disappointed in one of your cards, this is absolutely perfect.

xx Sandra

Margaret corgi owner said...

Hi Sue
Oh this is so beautiful, am I pleased I have the butterfly dies!
Margaret

lilygee said...

Another white on white beauty - simple but beautifully crafted and elegant. You never give anything but your best Sue and I'm sure everyone can see that.
love lilygee
xxx

Meg Owen said...

Love this card Sue.
I need Micro Beads,
I need Micro Beads,
if I write it often enough I'll remember when I go shopping.

Margaret O
xx

Kate's Cards said...

The white butterflies are lovely!

foxyg said...

What a brilliant way of using negatives. Superb card.

Cazann49 said...

Hi Sue, Fab card as always..:)..xx

Laura O said...

Fab card Sue ,just as nice as the really detailed ones.love this background.Laura O

lainey said...

simply gorgeous Sue!! lainey x

Ladock girl said...

Lovely card Sue, love the idea of using the negative of the dies very effective. Linda xxx

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue, this card is definately different to your usual style, but do you know what, I really love its simplicity. I will certainly be giving this one a go. I absolutely love it. Love Sam xxx

Claveh said...

Oh Sue, this is so elegant, absolutely charming, thank you for sharing.xxx

nikkib said...

Like this alot Sue, I love the way its basically the 'waste' from the die cut which is a great way to 'upcycle'...

SUZYD said...

BEAUTIFUL CARD,LOVE THE SIMPLICITY.SUZYD X

SusanP, Kent said...

Hi Sue,
Yes, this one is quite different from your usual, but then I thought yesterday's was too! Definitely NOT disappointing though. Love the use of the negative swirls and the micro-beaded butterflies are just gorgeous.
Have a great weekend.
Sue

Dawn said...

This design is beautiful, simple and classy...just how I like them. Dawn x

sued99 said...

Loving the butterfly. Great card altogether,

Kim Dibben said...

A beautiful, elegant, stylish card Sue less is definitely more
Kim xx

Unknown said...

Very elegant card.Love all your ideas.helen x

Unknown said...

Very elegant card.Love all your ideas.helen x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Talk about 'less is more' - what a stunning card.
Beverley W

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Clean and Simple, but totally stunning!

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

Unknown said...

This is gorgeous, simple maybe by your standards, but so elegant and stylish. I love it Ellie

charisma said...

Cool,clean and completely "do"able for we mere mortals.

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

Very lovely card Sue - and one that can easily go through the post without a box!!

Mary at Doghouse said...

Hi Sue

Love the elegant simplicity of this card

nmty said...

Hi sue suburb card today right up my street. lv norma

deeville said...

I have just mastered the piercing so this is just perfect for me lol

magpie said...

Ooooo, lovely card Sue, very simple but elegant! As always can go quite well with other different colours. "Lovely jubbly!" xx Love Karen xx

jordiegirl said...

It may be simple Sue but it is also stunning.

I could never be disappointed with any of your creations.

sheila said...

This is a very elegant card, one of those you can turely say 'less is more'

Unknown said...

Hi Sue....love it...beautiful and elegant...

Chrissie...x x x

Vick said...

Oh wow!!! How different Sue, ive seen you & myself use the negative loads of times but this is so different, using the negative from the flourishes, well nice!!! love it hun xxxx Vick
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Barbara said...

I love clean and simple cards, sometimes less is more!! The little butterfly is perfect.

lorraine (classylady) said...

Oh Sue, classy, clean, elegant and STUNNING card. Fabulous in it's simplicity

regards
lorraine -scotland
xxx

Debra W said...

Very stylish Sue, as are all your cards1 I always look forward to your email each day. Debra W

Lara B said...

Good evening Sue
Gorgeous card!
Love every element, the embossed background is lovely, the folder is on my wish list...along with lots of other Spellbinder goodies! The swirls and butterflies are lovely too!
Keep up the inspiration, you're doing a great job!!
Lara xxx

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, sometimes simplicity says it all, I really like this card. Bx

Carol S. said...

Hi Sue, Love this card and the way you have joined the two flourish die cuts. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Sue Parish said...

Different, perhaps, but disappointing? - never! It's as elegant and lovely as your cards always are. Love the flourishes and the background and the butterflies especially.
Congratulations on the 3500. Hope you have a great weekend. My ticket and train tickets for Ally Pally have arrived, whoopee!
Sue xx

Anonymous said...

Lovely sue as are all your cards, hugs melody

CathyinMN said...

Love how you used the negative piece from your die cut. The simplicity of it is the beauty of it. Very nice card!

Cassieajh said...

So simple but beautiful which could be used for many occasions. Hugs xx

Rufus said...

Yes, this is different than your usual style, but I love it. Very clean and elegant...sometimes, done right, simple is the most effective!
R/

Carolyn said...

Elegant xxxx

Jacqui aka Morgana said...

Stunning doesnt do this card justice Sue - and yet another set of dies to add to the evergrowing wish list.

Yvette said...

a great use of a negative on a card Sue, it looks stunning

auscrafts said...

I think I must have missed this little treasure yesterday ,lovely card ,simple but stylish

cebelica said...

Stylish and elegant. I love it! Hugs! xx

Anonymous said...

Lovely card Sue...Less is more.its gorgeous...clean and simple..

hugs...Manx Linda

jennywren1947 said...

so nice sue having 2 catch up on cards been away so have looked 4ward 2 looking at 1,s ive missed
hugs chris x

Debbie Tinks said...

love this card sue

Deborah said...

Hi Sue...I love the simplicity of the card and also the white on white...love all of your creations Sue.
Take care. Deborah.H :)

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