Hi blog friends! That backlog of cards that I have mentioned recently does include a bunch of Christmas cards too. Sorry about that if you just aren't ready for it yet (I know how you feel, really I do!). This one is a bit of a departure for me as I rarely use metallic card, but I just had this in my head so I had to run with it! I have used the Spellbinders 2011 HeirloomOrnament as a focal image. I stamped it with a swirl and clear ink and embossed it for texture. I then cut a faux nestie in black to mat it with. I stamped two stars in black from our Christmas Swirls set and embossed them and cut them out to mount on the ornament. I used that same star to stamp all over the background in clear ink and clear embossing powder. I had some fancy ribbon and lace in my stash that I was dying to use so I thought this was the card for it. I added my sentiment on one of the ribbon banners, then cut another one in black as a shadow. I pierced around the edge and matted it with black for balance. I added a piece of black cording and gold cording to the top of the ornament to complete the card. Me likes even if it is a bit different for me, what do you think? All for now, Sue x
47 comments:
Stunning and elegant, that´s how simple, it can be said. I love it, you really did a wonderful job with this one here. WOW.
simply love it...take care...
Wow. I love it xx
LOVE THIS CHRISTMAS CARD MAY TRY A DIFFRENT COLOUS.BUT LOVELY
DEBBIE
Lovely Sue, a very elegant card..love the stars x
This is a wonderful christmas card. Great!
Hugs, Uta
Me likes too. Will try this lovely card too. hugs Bee
A touch of luxury. Gorgeous! Love, Julia xxx
love this one, stars look fab
Very different card but beautiful.
Hi Sue
Yet another stunning card-really love it!
Eileen x
Sue the quality of all your cards has made me run out of superlatives!!
Sue this is very a elegant and modern christmas card absolutely gorgeous
Amanda xx
Hello Sue
I was so impressed by the Stars I thought they were Spellbinder Dies !Wonderful !
Love Marg
Stunning card Sue thanks again for showing us your wonderful creations
Sandra xx
I think this card is gorgeous , who wouldn't be over the moon to receive this at christmas?! love the star especially and of course the christmas ornament die, I think I can feel more spending or an early letter to Father Christmas coming over me, ha, thanks for posting.
lovely card - simple yet so elegant. Thanks for sharing it with us sue
Lilygeex
Absolutely fabulous - that one would catch the eye amongst all the shop-bought ones.
i think this card is so beautifully elegant i never thought of using these colours at christmas but it works beautifully i love the stars inside the bauble it looks fab tfs sue xx
I seem to be saying the same thing, another GORGEOUS card Sue. Me likes too.
Hugs
Christine xx
What a fantastic looking card, another one you should be proud of. xx
Lovely card Sue x
There is just something about black and gold that shouts elegance. Another wonderful card Sue. Regards, Anne R
It is just absolutely stunning. Those black stars against the gold ornament are incredible.
What a fantastic card the metallic gold and black look absolutely wonderful x
Sue
Love the stars, colours are fab as is card.
Stunning and elegant!
Blessings Bernie
Nice card, good to see a departure fom the usual red and green.x
Beautiful card. Those stars are beyond fabulous.
Gorgeous card. love the black and gold combination.
Hugs x
Lovely card Sue. Hadn't noticed that you don't use mirri card before until you pointed it out x
Very classy christmas card Sue, if you don't mind me saying so. I am now experimenting with colours a lot more. Hugs Rita xxx
Hi Sue, gorgeous, gorgeous card.Love the stars. Sorry but after WednesdayI won't be around . I have to go in hospital for a Mastectomy on Thursday but I will be back as soon as I can. I don't know what I will do without visiting and seeing your beautiful creations. Take care Happy crafting. Hugs x ChrisB
I love those stars!
R/
Beautifully elegant card!! I love the heirloom nestie!! Cxx
Hi Sue,
Love the contrast on this card, another very striking combination.
Love and Light.
Suz x
This is stunning, i had some shiny looking card, and was not sure what to do with mine. But after seeing this and the other samples on tv, i am inspired to get it out of the draw and use it! thank you sue, an inspiration as always x
Hi Sue
Love it, i must start thinking of my christmas cards soon. You've given me some colour combo's to think about....
Julie x
Never seen black and yellow for crimbo but it works what an elegant card
i really like this card, I didnt notice the embossed stars on the black background at first but that really adds interest. I am sure if this was a christmas card on display in someones home its the one that everyone is just going to keep looking at because its so elegant, and theyre gradually start to see all the fine details and think how did she do that!. I know its too late for this comment to count for the competition but I just had to say how much I like this card!
I really love this card! I love the embossing in the backround. It keeps me staring at the card it's so pretty! Mimi
Totally in love with this card. It definitely has the WOW factor! Sue, please could you tell me where I can buy the star stamp. I've searched the internet but with no success. Thanks for great inspiration, as always.
Rachel x
Absolutely Stunning! I love this card, the colours work so well together.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Wow
Glad you decided to go with the mirri card after all. It is a perfect combination of die cutting, stamping and embossing. Both elegant and glamorous. Thanks Sue
Loving the stars...Sue, is it ok to ask from where I could buy the same Christmas Swirls stamp that you've use for the stars? Thank you, Aggie x
Hi - what an excellent card and a perfect way of combining different techniques. Would you be able to share the details of the Christmas swirls stamp set as it is just perfect. Any details please send to mel_f@hotmail.co.uk. Thank you.
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