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Thursday 6 October 2011

Black and Red and Cream, Oh My!

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:

  1. Chloe's Nan6 October 2011 at 09:04

    Another beautiful card Sue, I love the rhinestone nestabling, it gives the die cut a lovely edge.

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  2. Unknown6 October 2011 at 09:22

    Very sexy card! The edgeability die is gorgeous. Love, Julia xxx

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  3. Uta6 October 2011 at 09:37

    This is a beautiful card. I like the colour combo red and black.

    Hugs, Uta

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  4. Bee and Dee6 October 2011 at 09:38

    Wow great card and fun, I have just done an orange girlie card way out of my comfort zone. Hugs Bee

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  5. Maryann Laursen6 October 2011 at 09:42

    WOUWwhat an awesome card. I love this colorcombo here, it looks so elegant. Great work hun, as always.

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  6. Soo6 October 2011 at 10:08

    I'm loving the Nestabling - not least because I think the name is genius! :)

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  7. Craftypurpledragon6 October 2011 at 10:46

    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

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  8. Rita6 October 2011 at 11:38

    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

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  9. eileen.fj6 October 2011 at 11:50

    Hi Sue
    Yet another stunning card-must try the Nestabling.

    Eileen x

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  10. Kate's Cards6 October 2011 at 13:33

    More striking work Sue.

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  11. Sandra F6 October 2011 at 13:45

    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

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  12. Fiona6 October 2011 at 14:57

    Love the lace border

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  13. Clai016 October 2011 at 15:06

    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 !

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  14. Rhonda Miller6 October 2011 at 16:09

    Wow, this is so elegant. TFS.

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  15. Anonymous6 October 2011 at 17:40

    Great card, brilliant colours for xmas. love the ruched ribbon.
    Barbara Phillips

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  16. Mandy Makes and Mends 6 October 2011 at 17:44

    Very red light district !! Love the colours a good one for valentines I think ! You say quick card I say 2 hours for me !!

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  17. Inkypinkycraft6 October 2011 at 18:08

    A real difference to the one before, me I prefer the White but it is definitely a striking combo sue .trace x

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  18. issy6 October 2011 at 18:14

    ooh la la,a very french feel to this one Sue.
    its stunning

    issy

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  19. KimberleyG6 October 2011 at 18:45

    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.

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  20. Wellington6 October 2011 at 18:50

    Absolutely stunning - very striking. Red's one of my fave colours,but I rarely get to use it on my cards

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  21. PaulineC6 October 2011 at 19:07

    Gorgeous choice of colours yet again. Love the nestabling.

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  22. Missmizog6 October 2011 at 19:14

    Another amazing card...!

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  23. Christine6 October 2011 at 20:52

    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

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  24. Joanne K6 October 2011 at 22:22

    Gosh what a gorgeous card. Love that one of red X

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  25. Rufus7 October 2011 at 04:02

    Nestabling (what a great name) is lovely on the red, but I love the lace and the rouched ribbon!
    R/

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  26. DEBBIE7 October 2011 at 08:42

    SUE NICE CARD
    FROM DEBBIE

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  27. Anonymous7 October 2011 at 10:24

    Simply stunning, as always!
    Barbara Daines

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  28. Anonymous7 October 2011 at 11:50

    Beautiful card. Marie-Louise

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  29. Rachelsmum7 October 2011 at 21:27

    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

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  30. Carole Z8 October 2011 at 09:13

    Gorgeous! Can't wait to get to try the Nestabling!

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  31. Neha Jain10 October 2011 at 06:51

    stunning red and black

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  32. Lynn (delphinoid)18 October 2011 at 20:16

    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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