Sunday 22 January 2012

Cut it out.............. snigger, no.......... I don't mean stop! LOL

Hello there and welcome, Today I'm playing silly wotsits, sorry :{ I'll behave now.
Chrissie and Mandi at LIM have set a new challenge for this week and it's to
Cut It Out
For this we would like to see some kind of hole or aperture in your card!
 

Sooo I made a card or two



 I got a new die and wanted to play it's a Sizzix Bigz and it's pretty big but I love the ornate shape, here I just popped a flower over the sentiment to see what it would look like, I think I prefer the words! 
This die looks a little like a clock. That may be another option methinks LOL



 Here you can see the embossing that's a Tim Holtz Texture Fade.
I've kept the cards as clean and simple as possible and there's no stamping or inking other than the sentiments. Too clean? Could be!
 And here it is in green, perhaps a card for a man, a birthday, maybe? On top of the green card I rubbed a gold wax, that helps to show the embossing, this folder is a Couture Creations. I got mine from the Craft Barn
I hope you have had a good weekend and thanks for stopping by,  Gay x

52 comments:

Fiona said...

What a great die, the green version is my fave-very striking indeed.

Kathyk said...

Looks fab in the black and green but GLORIOUS in the black and white - so elegant

Kathyk

Doreen said...

These are gorgeous Gay,love that die,I must say I am drawn to the geen and gold one.xxx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Hi Gay, WOW lurve these cards, I have to say that as green is one of my favourite colours it has to be the green for me, the embossing is fab too.

Sarn said...

WOW - they're all fab. Like you though, I prefer the WORDS in the middle of the aperture. Love black and green!

Made a card for this week's LIM, but threw it in the bin . . .
xxx

Canonbury creations said...

Wow Gay that's an amazing frame, love both cards! The green and black is so unusual and the embossing folder makes it look like ferns, I think it's my favourite:) Would make a great mirror as well.
Hope you've had a good weekend:)
Val x

Aileen said...

Love your embossing on the frames, the green one especially. That's a super die. x

Suze Bain said...

Ooh, this is a super die Gay. I do prefer the sentiment ones but they're all fab. xx

Rachelxx said...

Loving the embossing on the frame - the texture adds so much to it giving it an elegance :-)

Anonymous said...

Wow, this is beautiful Gay. Love the die shape. The green card is stunning. Great job!
Amelia

Evil Edna said...

Really like the plain sentiment one, it reminds me of the silloette pictures that you sometimes see in that sort of frame. Like the texture fade too.EE

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

This is stunning Gay - I agree with you - the sentiment is perfect with this ornate frame, and what a gorgeously classy frame it is. The green embossed one is amazing!
Hugs, Sylvia xx

Paula Whittaker said...

really love the black and green card...v striking

Dolly Daydreams said...

Gay wow ! great die cut ! Love the lovely lime a real stunner and fabulously designed piece.

Marie

Christine said...

This is great Gay! It's a beautiful die! It remind me of something...my mother has a little mirror, just the model of that die, a little retrostyle, very lovely!!!
Hug
Christine

Margaret said...

Fab cards Gay
Margaret x

Jenny said...

Wow that's a beautiful shape frame Gay and yep I was thinking an ornate wall clock too! I much prefer the words in the aperture..the frame takes centre stage by itself :)
Jenny x

Chrissie said...

These are both great. The green and black version looks really splendid Gay...perfect for a chap!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Diane said...

What a great die and I love the different ways you have used it. The green one is so effective and the gold does make the embossing pop out...love it!
Diane

Rosemary said...

oh what a beautiful die, gay... your cards are fantastic! i agree that the card does look better with just the sentiment!

Anonymous said...

fantastic job, the green card is really stunning!

Netty said...

Can see you are having loads of fun with your new die and am sure you have lots of ideas still to come. Annette x

Beryl K said...

Super cards Gay
Beryl x

Bonnie said...

Wow, Gay, you cut it out in a wonderfully big way! I love the embossing on the ornament and beautifufl script.

Unknown said...

To cute my friend.. I have to say I just love your new die. Your making some great cards with it.. LOVE these...

Hugs, Linda

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely work, I can understand you wanting to play with that new die! Valerie

Jules said...

Hi Gay

What wonderful makes .. .. I love them both but the green is extra stunning!!

Love the added texture.

Love Jules xx

Pop's Cards said...

Gorgeous work sweetie, hugs pops x x x

Brigitte said...

...wow, beautiful cards - Perfect design...

Viv said...

Fab cards - love the wording on it's own and the black and green is scrummy! x

hazel said...

Fabulous cards Gay, love your new die.
xxx Hazel.

Mandi said...

What a gorgeous shape Gay
I prefer with the sentiment, have to say Specially the green and black

Thank you very much
amdni
"Less is More"

Mrs.B said...

Two great colours, but for me, the black & white is stunning.
Avril x

Emily Leiphart said...

Do I ever love that die! These are beautiful cards and I can already imagine all the options. The last one with the shimmery moss green cardstock is my favourite!

Scrapmate said...

I love how this die looks so different on each card. The B & W with text is a stunner.

Mina said...

oooohhhh Gay these are stunning, love the cas design and the green one is such a fab colour combo
Mina xxx

Viv said...

All super cards Gay, my fav is the sentiment one I think .You did make me laugh with your title too he he :O) Viv xx

Lynne said...

Fabulous cards Gay and what a super duper die.Absolutely love it in the green, very classy.
Lynne xxx

lisa said...

Hi Gay.
Just been having a lovely catch up. Your H20 flowers are gorgeous and I love this new die, it looks fantastic doesn't it, especially the embossed green one.
Sorry to hear you've been suffering, hope things are improving now although not having to do housework sounds like good compensation!!
Hugs Lisax

Anonymous said...

WOW!! The black and green version is FABULOUS!! I love the idea of a clock too and think it would look brilliant.
xx

Sally said...

Hi Gay, super cards & a great die. My fave is the green & gold one as I lov ethe embossing.
Sally x

Stamps and Paper said...

Beautiful card and stunning designs

Amne

Anonymous said...

Your cutout is so grand and elegant. LOVE them both!

Suzi B said...

Oh wow! that's some die cut love it...fabulous dramatic cards especially the green one.
Suzi b :).

Deborah Frings said...

An amazing die - both cards are just fab! The first is so elegant, the second, my favourite, is perfect for a guy!

Vicky Hayes said...

These are lovely Gay - my favourite is definitely the funky green one! Vicky x

Sasha said...

Stunning work, Gay! I love your elegant frame. Both cards are fab, but the green embossed one is just amazing!

Sue said...

Wow, what a fabulous die and what elegant cards you've created with it. Sue.x

Unknown said...

These are both lovely Gay! Love that die! :)
Lizy x

Susan said...

Just look at you go with the cards! That's a huge die! Love it with the embossing on it. If I had to pick my favorite, I think it would be the black with just the words...very elegant!

Unknown said...

Oh I do love the olive green and black together. Beautiful cards.
Angela

Lisa A. said...

Gay, these are stunning!! I have to say, though, the olive and green just stands out...wow...simply beautiful:)!!