Monday, 20 July 2015

Lilac Monday...

Happy Monday,

I had a fab time in Fleetwood at Crafty Company yesterday I met some faces from the last time I was in the area as well as some new ones and had a brilliant time.  The Lovely Sandra and Keiron were brilliant hosts and have asked me back for a demo day and a workshop day later in the year so contact them if you are interested.

Today's card is one that I made for the demo day to feature the stacked diamond striplet, I love the simplicity of this card's look just 2 colours and the die does (most) of the the work!

I started by cutting a rectangle of lilac card and then cutting the centre piece of the triplet from the top left corner.  I repeated the cut from the bottom right and  foam mounted the whole piece over a larger piece of coconut white foundation card.

To decorate I used 2 of the full pearl corner in white in the opposing corners and 2 in the others with the central pearl flower cut off.

Next I die cut the striplet using the outline die as well i lilac.  I then cut a base for the design using just the outline die in white and mounted the two pieces together.  I added one of the flowers, cut form the pearl corners, in the centre and added the whole piece to a strip of scrap card.

Next I bowed (is that a word?) the cut striplet over the front of the large die cut piece by folding the edges of the strip under and gluing down.  This is a point where hopefully the pictures help!

Finally I added a few mats and layers of lilac and white to finish the card.

Ingredients:
Creative Expressions Craft dies by Sue Wilson
Staked diamond striplet
Pearl corners
Lilac & White foundation card

Enjoy...
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42 comments:

  1. nancyd20 July 2015 at 07:56

    Morning John, a gorgeous card looks fantastic but seems very simple definately one to try.
    Nancyd xx

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  2. Jackie T20 July 2015 at 08:16

    Good morning John this is a gorgeous card. I love the design and the clever use of the dies. It is a very striking card. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie

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  3. crossstitchmarg20 July 2015 at 08:18

    Good Morning John,
    This card is stunning ,I love the way you have used this die, another idea for the next birthday.
    Thanks again for the inspiration
    Have a great day
    Maggie

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  4. PharmacyMichele20 July 2015 at 08:19

    Lovely card-quite different and I'm sure it looks even better in real life.

    Michele

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  5. Yorks butterfly20 July 2015 at 08:26

    Morning John, lovely card and what a fantastic way to use the striplet die, one I am sure lots of us will be using in the future. Thank you for sharing
    Wendyxx

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  6. Unknown20 July 2015 at 08:28

    Morning John,
    What A Tremendous Use Of The Fabulous Diamond Striplet Die, I Have This Die Its Wonderful, I Must Try And Re-create This Card I Don't Have The Pearl Corners But I Do Have Pearls I Could Use, I Love The Lilac And Coconut White Foundation Card You've Used Just A Truly Beautiful Card Just Love It.
    Thanks For Sharing
    Hugs From Sam x

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  7. Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda20 July 2015 at 08:29

    Good morning John, glad you had a lovely day yesterday!!! Fab card today it's so different!!! Yes bowed is a word. : ) !!!! Have a good one!!!
    Loopy Lynda xxx

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  8. nattyboots20 July 2015 at 08:29

    What a beauty !
    Lovely card John i love the striplet die and the idea of bowing the die over the front of the card [ Pure magic ] and a gorgeous shade of lilac.
    Elaine H X

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  9. A Happercrafter620 July 2015 at 08:32

    This looks really effective, John.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  10. lydia jordan20 July 2015 at 09:05

    Morning John,
    A gorgeous card, love the design. I haven't got this striplet as yet, buts its on my list.
    Lydia
    X

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  11. Laura O20 July 2015 at 09:07

    lovely card ,simple in style ,Laura O

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  12. Jane20 July 2015 at 09:13

    Hi John, wow a stunning card to start the week ,love the way you used the die.Gorgeous colour combination and design ! You made my day!Thank you for sharing your talent and creativity.Take care Jane B.

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  13. JosieB20 July 2015 at 09:18

    Good morning John,
    You make such beautiful cards, great ideas
    and colour combo's
    Best wishes
    JosieBxx

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  14. JosieB20 July 2015 at 09:18

    Good morning John,
    You make such beautiful cards, great ideas
    and colour combo's
    Best wishes
    JosieBxx

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  15. Unknown20 July 2015 at 09:29

    Such a stunning and unusual card, and easy to make!
    Simples!!!!

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  16. karenlotty20 July 2015 at 09:36

    Stunning idea Now I wonder if I could get one of the Striplets I actually own to "behave" similarly

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  17. Heather Treble20 July 2015 at 09:41

    Hi John,
    A really different card, I like the way that you have cut into the background and also used the diecut. Lovely colours. Thanks for sharing,
    Heather Treble

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  18. Croquet Queen x20 July 2015 at 09:43

    Hi John,
    Wonderful card, love how you have achieved the focal point!! Not one for posting tho!
    Lorna D

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  19. Janice20 July 2015 at 09:45

    Morning John, love this card, a great idea too. Janice xxx http://createdbyjan.blogspot.com

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  20. Anne20 July 2015 at 09:47

    What a clever idea. A lovely card, John.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  21. Anonymous20 July 2015 at 09:48

    Good morning John, glad you enjoyed your day yesterday. The basic design is so pretty but the added piece bowed over the front looks is so effective. Love from Jackie xx

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  22. Tressa20 July 2015 at 10:07

    What a great way to use a striplet die. I wish I could come up with such good ideas. An absolutely gorgeous card.
    Teresa (Kettering)

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  23. Patricia Howarth20 July 2015 at 12:44

    Morning John, This is different !! my colours, and I love it !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  24. June Smith20 July 2015 at 12:53

    Morning John, only one one........STUPENDIOUS..............I love it.

    Enjoy Monday stay safe, healthy and happy, June Smith xxx

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  25. Beryl20 July 2015 at 13:22

    Hi John, a stunning card. It is so unusal.

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  26. Pat S Witney20 July 2015 at 13:49

    Hi John
    What a gorgeous card today. I just love how you've ysed the striplet die and the colours are my favourite.

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  27. Cathie20 July 2015 at 15:07

    Wow John, this card is absolutely gorgeous. Love the way you used the striplet die and the colour is wonderful. Thanks for much for sharing your wonderful idea and have a great day.

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  28. Sillyfilly20 July 2015 at 15:38

    Oh my goodness this is gorgeous! How simple yet so elegant.

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  29. Unknown20 July 2015 at 15:48

    Super card John, as always. You are so inventive.

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  30. Linda2820 July 2015 at 18:39

    Fabulous card and so pretty, I was one of the lucky ones to spend the afternoon with John working his magic in Fleetwood. Had a great afternoon John and will hopefully be at the next one. Linda. PS this card is so so pretty in the flesh!

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  31. ursula20 July 2015 at 20:11

    Oh how beautiful is this.......luv Ursula x

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  32. Maria20 July 2015 at 20:29

    Wow John Hi this is a gorgeous card, love that colour!
    Glad you had a good day, will you ever come with
    Julia to MK ,I wonder.....
    Hugs Maria x

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  33. Rosemary Stickland20 July 2015 at 21:06

    Stunning card!
    Rosemary xx

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  34. Rose in Chester20 July 2015 at 22:07

    Hi John,
    Gorgeous card, love the use of that die - wouldn't have ever thought of that!
    Best wishes, Rose

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  35. Dawn Holben20 July 2015 at 22:18

    WOW So different but still stunning, you are so clever to come up with this one.
    I love everything about it.

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  36. Anne O20 July 2015 at 22:48

    Hi John
    Lovely card! Another way to use a striplet die! And in my favourite colour. Best wishes, Anne O

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  37. MRS DUCK20 July 2015 at 23:12

    Eh up John
    Yes, bowed is a word lol! and I take it this one isn't going in the post lol!
    A superb use of this striplet, great design and of course, colour!
    Sweet dreams.
    Ang x

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  38. Unknown20 July 2015 at 23:14

    Hi John,
    What can I say...Brilliant, Brilliant card just love the simplicity of it yet so effective!
    Love Janet x
    from Wakefield

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  39. Wheely Bad21 July 2015 at 00:30

    Hi John,

    Very clever card, the pearl corners look fabulous with the die, a great combination!

    Hugs,

    T x

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  40. nannapat21 July 2015 at 00:46

    Another stunning card today John. Such an amazing look by using the diamond striplet so cleverly. Pat x

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  41. kittyedavies47@gmail.com21 July 2015 at 07:27

    Hi John.
    A beautiful card thank you, take care Kitty.

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  42. BridgetCG21 July 2015 at 08:02

    Hi John, a lovely card with the very unusual feature of the bowed strip. Love the lilac and white. Have a good day. Bx

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