Hi Bloggers.
This card went down really well at the Trade Show this week.
So, I used Sue's Striped Weaving Die for the background. I cut it twice out of Milk Card and twice out of Sky Blue Card. I glued the 2 Milk Die Cuts together along one side.
I separated all of the Sky Blue strips and wove them in and out of the Milk strips. You can see how the weaving dies work on Sue's You Tube Channel here. This version with just the Striped Weaving Die does take a little longer than when you use the Classic but it's quite relaxing!
I cut the largest 3 dies together from Sue's Noble Classic Adorned Squares Die Set out of Sky Blue Card. I cut the largest die from the Sue's Ornate Pierced Squares Die Set out of Milk Card. I glued the Sky Blue Frame to the pierced die cut, seated the Classic Adorned Squares Die back in the centre of the Sky Blue Die Cut and ran it through the Grand Calibur to remove the centre from the Milk Die Cut (great tip from Sue).
I cut Sue's Enjoy Die out out Sky Blue Card.
I made a flower out of Cream Crochet Ribbon.
I cut the 2 branch dies from Sue's Blossoming Branch Die Set out of Milk Card and the flowers from the same die set out of Sky Blue Card. I shaped the flowers using a ball tool on a moulding mat and added them to the branches. I added a 3mm Cream Pearl to the centre of each one.
I assembled the card as shown adding an 8mm Cream Pearl to each corner.
Just a reminder that I have workshops on Tuesday 24th February in Kettering and Saturday 7th March near Milton Keynes with Sue's Dies and lots of Cosmic Shimmer and Creative Expressions products - details in the Workshop section of this blog (access via the top menu).
John Lockwood has shows on Create & Craft today at 10am and 4pm - hope you can tune in.
Thanks for stopping by.
Julia.
Morning Julia.
ReplyDeleteThank you this is such a beautiful card,suitable for all. Take care Kitty.
Morning Julia, a very unusual card but gorgeous love the colours
ReplyDeletewould never thought to put these together but work fab.
Nancy's xx
Hello Julia, this card is really lovely, I love the weaving dies, and they are on my never ending wish list, as they will take the pain out of cutting straight strips, plus they have the piercing which is brilliant. Have a wonderful day. Bx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the background x
ReplyDeleteA stunning card xx
ReplyDeleteWow-this card is stunning. I bought these dies as soon as they camd out but just haven't had time to play with them yet.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Good morning Julia,
ReplyDeleteNow you have shown these weaving dies in a more 'intricate' weave I love them, what a stunning background Julia, I love it!
Gorgeous card too!
Thanks for the inspiration,
Hugs
Sandra xxxx
Stunning card Julia, I love everything about it
ReplyDeleteHugs Michelle xxxx
Morning Julia, Wow !! this card is stunning. I have the classic weaving die, I need to get this one now !! also I love the 'ickle flowers, I have to get those too. A stunning card.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Very pretty card, love those new frame dies ,
ReplyDeleteXxxxxRuth
Morning Julia and all crafters, oh wow I so love todays card, would never have thought of doing it that way, I have the weaving die so will try it. Yes will be watching John and Sue over the next few days on C&C
ReplyDeleteHave a great Friday everyone, stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Just one word julia stunning thank you love it xxxxxxjune horrocks. Xxx
ReplyDeleteThese weaving dies are such a clever idea The Expression dies are lovely
ReplyDeleteMorning Julia,
ReplyDeleteA stunner can see why it was a success at the trade show, gorgeous.
Lydia
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Stunning card love the design and colours xx hazel
ReplyDeleteHi Julia. I absolutely love this card and I actually own all the components, yay! So if you don't mind, I will be copying it really soon. SueL x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card Julia, lovely background. Kind regards Joanne K x
ReplyDeleteFabulous effect with the weaving and the blue is such a pretty shade. I love the look of the blossoming branch, very pretty. Pat x
ReplyDeleteFabulous woven background Julia; it's great to get ideas of different ways to use these dies. Am looking forward to all of the CE shows over the next few days. Hope we see you back on C&C soon too.
ReplyDeleteRuth x
Hi Julia, goodness this card looks amazing, and to receive this card would be fantastic. I have seen a couple of cards in this new set that really stand out but for me, John and Sue have a long way to catch this card up. By far the best I have seen. Thank you. X Ros
ReplyDeleteLovely card Julia the weave dies are really good. Will be watching John when i return from Work. Crafty Regards Julie Kay xxx
ReplyDeleteI think its all in the weave! Great idea.
ReplyDeleteHi Julia
ReplyDeleteJust stunning, absolutely amazing effect. Time consuming but wow! The result is worth it!
Gotta go, watching John on C and C!
Hugs
T x
Hello Julia and all
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Great colour and I really like the way you have used the weaving die, the more demo's I see the more I'm getting to like it (it's a grower). Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Hi Julia - not surprised the card went down well - its great and very unusual. Love the colour too.
ReplyDeleteHi Julia
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised this card went down well at the trade show. It's gorgeous and I love the colours that you've used. I also bought these dies so I'll be able to have a go.
Splendid card! The weaving is fantastic - certainly worth doing for a special friend.
ReplyDeleteHi Julia,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card you have made using the new dies from Sue. I love the way you did the weaving, I like the finer weave and the colors are lovely. You do such a wonderful job. I wish I lived closer so that I could take a workshop from you.
Beverly
Hi Julia, a stunning card.
ReplyDeleteYou have the patience of a saint!! All that weaving.
ReplyDeleteSheila x
Lovely card, Julia, but not sure I would have the patience! Worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteLovely card, Julia, but not sure I would have the patience! Worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteWow simply stunning card Julia.
ReplyDeleteLynne x
Hi Julia,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! It really does look like a basket weave. Love your colours! What a lovely showcase of the die.
Thanks for the inspiration,
Love Myra xxx
Beautiful card today Julia, thanks for explaining so well how you have used the dies it really helps when you are relatively new to this hobby. Regards, Linda.
ReplyDeleteHi Julia
ReplyDeleteWow, such a striking card & love the woven background which looks so lifelike.
Beautiful colours & would be suitable for a new baby boy card I think...
Crafty Hugs
Haze xx