Good morning blog friends! How about going in the opposite direction as yesterdays post and try black and red and cream for a nice contrast. I love black and red together as it is always so striking. I added some cream to the mix to help my focal element stand out from the background a bit. What do you think of the black rhinestone Nestabling I've used around both of the nestie shapes? It will be in stock very soon as it is one of the new shapes that was released at the summer CHA show. I picked up a few samples there and this is how I used them. The lace doily border was used around the edge of the card to "girl" it up a little as well as some black lace from my craft stash. Using the basque red vintage ribbon, I ruched it to make a border on my card and finished it with a messy bow (a messy bow is one where the loops go any way they want to end up!), a button with a bit of jute tied through it and a couple of the black decorative stick pins. I matted the card with some more cream card to balance it and finish it off. This is definitely a quickie card that you can do in a pinch. Try different colour combos for variety and to suit your needs. I would love your feedback on this one. All for now, Sue x
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32 comments:
Another beautiful card Sue, I love the rhinestone nestabling, it gives the die cut a lovely edge.
Very sexy card! The edgeability die is gorgeous. Love, Julia xxx
This is a beautiful card. I like the colour combo red and black.
Hugs, Uta
Wow great card and fun, I have just done an orange girlie card way out of my comfort zone. Hugs Bee
WOUWwhat an awesome card. I love this colorcombo here, it looks so elegant. Great work hun, as always.
I'm loving the Nestabling - not least because I think the name is genius! :)
Hi Sue,
I may have to 'borrow' this colour combination for some of my Christmas and Yule cards as its so striking you dont need to add a lit to it.
Love and Light.
Suz x
Stunning colour combinations Sue. You have just inspired me again to try something that would be out of my normal comfort zone. The finished card is Fabulous and very classy. Hugs Rita xx
Hi Sue
Yet another stunning card-must try the Nestabling.
Eileen x
More striking work Sue.
I don't know how you keep on coming up with all these beautiful cards. I love the look of the nestabling and am looking forward to getting some when it is available here
Love the lace border
I like cards with lace on them especially black or cream, loving the black nestabling too, it reminded me of perhaps an idea for a valentine card, maybe with red roses too. I love the ruched ribbon, velvet maybe nice too as an alternative , gorgeous card !
Wow, this is so elegant. TFS.
Great card, brilliant colours for xmas. love the ruched ribbon.
Barbara Phillips
Very red light district !! Love the colours a good one for valentines I think ! You say quick card I say 2 hours for me !!
A real difference to the one before, me I prefer the White but it is definitely a striking combo sue .trace x
ooh la la,a very french feel to this one Sue.
its stunning
issy
I love the lace, pins and nestabling. I picked up some nestabling this spring and haven't been able to part with it on a card yet.
Absolutely stunning - very striking. Red's one of my fave colours,but I rarely get to use it on my cards
Gorgeous choice of colours yet again. Love the nestabling.
Another amazing card...!
Sue, you are always on a winner as all your designs are fabulous and this is another one.
Love the colours and the Nestabling looks another must have.
Hugs
Christine xx
PS I had the all clear today re my eye, so back to crafting, YIPEEEE
Gosh what a gorgeous card. Love that one of red X
Nestabling (what a great name) is lovely on the red, but I love the lace and the rouched ribbon!
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Simply stunning, as always!
Barbara Daines
Beautiful card. Marie-Louise
Just caught up with all your lovely cards, I especially like the black and cream one a few posts back - so chic. This one is very ladies boudoir - it has a french Moulin Rouge feel to it- oo la la !! I love what you do with ribbon Sue, you're the ribbon queen xxxx sue
Gorgeous! Can't wait to get to try the Nestabling!
stunning red and black
A stunning card! Red and Black is always a good combination, but with the added Cream it really makes it striking.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
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