I thought you might like to see one of the demo card I made on Hochanda on Sunday, this card is not a neat as I would like I blame the pressure of making it on live TV!
I stared by stamping the Flower Pop Stamp to Die For (it was a stamp to die for masterclass after all!) onto Taupe foundation card using perfect medium and heat set it with detail white cosmic shimmer embossing powder. I repeated this three times then cut it out using the matching Montreal die form Sue Wilson's Canadian collection.Next I added black PVA pearl dots on to some of the centres of the flowers to make the flowers actually pop! I then cut 3 frames from black foundation card using the same dies from the set which I kept (using low tack tape) in the same set (this was a lot easier to show on air). I cut the black frames in half and added them as shadows on each side of the stamped buckles. The centre buckle I added back the centre piece from one of the black frames using foam tape at the back on the top and bottom. This created a backing for the ribbon to pass through.
I then threaded the grosgrain ribbon, from Creative Expressions, through the loop of black at the front and slid on the other 2 frames on their side (the pic shows what I mean better)
I simply tied the ribbon at the back and added a simple bow on the front.
Hopefully great idea for men's cards?!?
Ingredients:
Creative Expressions craft dies by Sue Wilson
Montreal
Stamps to die for Flower pop
Taupe and black foundation card
Black pearl PVA
Cosmic Shimmer true white detail embossing powder.
Ivory / Black grosgrain ribbon
Enjoy...
Morning John, Oh I saw you making this card on Hochanda and loved the way you did it, perfect for a man's card too. Want to see more of these please.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxxx
Hi John
ReplyDeleteThis looked stunning when you made it. I particularly like the way the two outside sections were turned sideways making for a more interesting composition.
Crafty Hugs
Heather xx
Hi John
ReplyDeletelovely card Thank you take care Kitty.
Morning John, a fabulous card watched you demo it very informative.
ReplyDeleteNancyd xx
Hi John
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful card love the colours thank you tracyw
Great card John, striking!
ReplyDeleteXxxRuth
Gorgeous card! Love the colour combination of the taupe and black. The pearl centres for the flowers look wonderful. Debra x
ReplyDeleteGood morning John, saw you demo this card you did great!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a good one!!!
Loopy Lynda xxx
Hi John, such a fabulous card, love the colour combo. Have a great day. Bx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, nice for a man's card .
ReplyDeleteGood morning John this is a gorgeous card. I do love these buckle cards. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteGreat card, quite different. Perfect for people that don't like "fussy " cards.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Lovely for a mans card .
ReplyDeleteTake care
Elaine H X
Perfect. I watched you put this together live on air. It looked like you needed octopus arms. But it does look rather striking.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day
Donna
Eh up John
ReplyDeleteDidn't see the show but I'm sure I'll be in the minority when I say this ones not for me chuck. It's a wee bit ribbon heavy for me but I do like the buckle design and stamp.
Have a great day and don't touch that piggy yet!
Ang x
Not sure about the bow on a man's card. Dicky bow perhaps. However the buckle style is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteSeems as as if the gremlins have managed to get some c..p into your blog replies. Hope you will be able to block them.
Morning John,
ReplyDeleteI love this card, haven't got the Canadian dies yet, but I think I can use another die.
I really need to try this technique, there are so many different techniques you've shown its a good job I've taped all your shows.
Workmen have already arrived for another day to finish off our shed roof, should have taken a day but this lot have managed to spread it out over 3 days. They spend more time sitting in their vans blocking the footpath and road than actually working.
So today I'm doing some crafting to keep me calm.
Have a great day
Maggie
Hi John,
ReplyDeleteLove the colours in this card and the buckles are beautiful. I'm not keen on the bow, but maybe I would prefer to see it in the middle of the centre buckle as it's a very symmetrical card.
Thanks for sharing,
Heather Treble
Morning John, Great compilation, I love it !!
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Not one of your prettiest John, but still a great design, xxx
ReplyDeleteI saw you do this on Hochanda and I'm sort of in two minds about this one I think it's because the dies are big.... Or is it the ribbon ... The stamp is lovely and like you say it was a stamping master class I need to see it in real life to appreciate it
ReplyDeleteSorry, John, this one is not for me. I find the ribbon rather heavy looking.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
Hi John, I dont't normally like beige but it looks great on this card with the darker colour.
ReplyDeleteIts difficult to mak a male card without a sport theme so without the bow I think it would be great for any man.
love Val x
Morning John,
ReplyDeleteNot one of my favourites, not keen on the die cuts, they look a bit too big.
Lydia
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Lovely card John.
ReplyDeleteNow this one I saw you make! And it's gorgeous
ReplyDeleteHi John, lovely card, I saw you demo this on tv and loved your advice about cards for men.
ReplyDeleteB xx
Morning John
ReplyDeleteStunning card john- love it
Hugs
Carolx
I don't know how you work on live TV John. Don't think I could do it. I always have to smile when you stick something down and it's not quite straight - I often have the same problem! This is a lovely card.
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ReplyDeleteI'll try and get it right this time !!
ReplyDeleteThanks for ideas for men cards
Regards,
Sue Mac
Hi John,
ReplyDeleteInteresting card, but not my style. I was unable to watch you and wish I could have. Please John, who won yesterdays card?
Shirley
Hi John saw you demo this card and really enjoy watching you - you always give so many good tips. Thankyou
ReplyDeleteMorning John I watched you on Hochanda and think the shows are just great and to see the card close up is great...Looking forward to more shows. :)
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs Pen x
Hi John
ReplyDeleteLove the card but would leave off the ribbon for a mans card. I haven't watched these shows yet as I've a lot to get through at the moment.
Saw you make this card and really like it. Colours go well together.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a good card for men. I like it when I can squeeze in some ribbon or some such thing to dress it up. Thank you Dorothy.
ReplyDeleteHi John, this is a lovely card and yes a very good card for men. I'd maybe change the flower stamp for a car, a plane or golf club whatever the chap is into and randomly stamp them around. Love the ribbon and how the white embossed on the taupe card stands out......and with the black pearls and the off set black card too. x "Thank you John" xx Love Karen xx
ReplyDeleteHi John,
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've done this card it's so effective. I'm just about to watch some of your shows I recorded so may see this one.
Linda xx
This is a gorgeous card and I love the stamp but for me I am not sure about the ribbon especially the centre of the middle buckle. I am sure I am in the minority when I say this.
ReplyDeleteI like this card John, watched my recording to see you demo it. Pat x
ReplyDeleteGreat card John. SueL x
ReplyDeleteSaw you demo this John.
ReplyDeleteGreat card!!
love Nancy XX
Hi John,
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely card.
:-)
Lorna D
A really dramatic card. Have the program recorded to watch when I can so look forward to seeing how this was done.
ReplyDeleteJan
Northampton
Hi John,
ReplyDeletegood card for a man yes but sorry find the grosgrain bow
a bit to big. Great shows and really like your way's on tele
hugs Maria x
Hi John, great card loved the demo of this one on your show. Take Care Melody xxx
ReplyDeleteHi John,
ReplyDeleteNearly caught up on watching your shows - work is all over the place and the waeather was aweful on the A1 yesterday afternoon. Massive thunderstorm and torrential rain - slowed everyone down so much. Love the idea of this card.
Have a great day
Anne M xx