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Thursday 13 October 2011

Metallics, Black and Cream Together
























Good morning all!  This card was the result of finding a small piece of unusual ribbon in my craft stash that I just had to use!  I found some decorative paper at a small, but very nice stamp and scrap store near my parents house in Florida.  Again, it was a bit metallic in look, not my usual taste but there was just something about it that caught my eye and it seemed to match my ribbon very nicely.  I used the Lace Doily Motif die to build upon, then added the Holly Motif die.  I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with the small Teardrop Circle Die.  They were all cut out of cream card and layered up to create the focal point for the card.  I tied my bow and added a flower that I made out of cream coloured tulle to the centre of it.  I added some black rhinestone swirlies to the background and two black decorative stick pins.  To balance the card I added a back mat layer of black card and three small black glints to the corner.  A quick and easy card, but I was very happy with the results.  What's your opinion on it?  All for now, Sue x
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41 comments:

  1. Sandra13 October 2011 at 14:17

    Stunning card Sue thanks for the tutorial,
    Sandra x

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  2. Soo13 October 2011 at 14:30

    When I saw the card my first thought was luxury! Really lovely.

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  3. Sandra F13 October 2011 at 14:44

    It's stunning Sue.

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  4. Maryann Laursen13 October 2011 at 14:50

    An absolutely gorgeous card. I love the metallic look, so this is just in my taste. You did an awesome job on this one here Sue, and it just looks like a million, so gorgeous.

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  5. Kate's Cards13 October 2011 at 14:51

    Doesn't look quick or easy, so mission accomplished!

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  6. iReneM13 October 2011 at 15:12

    Love it! It looks really lush :-)
    x

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  7. Unknown13 October 2011 at 15:12

    Very Luxurious. I love the flower! Love, Julia xxxx

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  8. Rita13 October 2011 at 15:36

    Stunning card Sue, I love how you do the rhinestone swirlies, can you buy them or do you make them yourself. Hugs Rita xx

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  9. Bee and Dee13 October 2011 at 16:25

    lovely card Hugs bee

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  10. Fuchsia13 October 2011 at 17:02

    Sheer luxury !

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  11. Christine13 October 2011 at 17:11

    Stunning and Gorgeous as always Sue.
    Hugs
    Christine xx

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  12. issy13 October 2011 at 17:27

    Superb use of spellbinders, Stunning work

    issy

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  13. Missmizog13 October 2011 at 17:34

    Hi Sue
    This looks so elegant. Love the metallic and the ribbon.
    Sue

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  14. KimberleyG13 October 2011 at 17:39

    Pretty paper and ribbon. Still loving the swirls and pins.

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  15. Gill13 October 2011 at 18:04

    Lovely card as you use the swirls so much I was persuaded to buy some at Ally Pally, now I shall have yo force myself to use them as they are so pretty.

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  16. PaulineC13 October 2011 at 19:27

    Gorgeous. I love the ribbon and the dies go together so well.

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  17. eileen.fj13 October 2011 at 19:33

    Hi Sue
    What a beautiful card. would just love some of that gorgeous decorative paper.

    Eileen x

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  18. gill13 October 2011 at 19:39

    Very luxurious looking card

    Gill X

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  19. Seafield Jo13 October 2011 at 19:49

    Wow it's gorgeous Sue, looks anything but a quick and easy card. Jo x

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  20. Uta13 October 2011 at 19:56

    Your card looks so great.

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  21. Rhonda Miller13 October 2011 at 20:21

    Lovely. I love the gold paper. TFS.

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  22. Hellma13 October 2011 at 21:20

    Stunning card, the paper says pure class to me.

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  23. Marie-Louise13 October 2011 at 21:32

    Beautiful card.

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  24. Lorraine13 October 2011 at 23:43

    i think it is stunning sue i really love that ribbon and the dies are so beautiful a real beautiful card xx

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  25. miislucky14 October 2011 at 00:28

    This is a stunning card! It says class and beauty. Awesome job! Mimi

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  26. Rufus14 October 2011 at 03:42

    Actually it looks very elegant, not quick and easy.
    R/

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  27. lilygee14 October 2011 at 09:55

    That combination of spellbinders looks great and I like the three panelled effect in the background. Thanks for a lovely idea!

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  28. Rae southwell14 October 2011 at 12:55

    love it :)...

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  29. Elizabeth14 October 2011 at 16:38

    Stunning card and with DP that you weren't entirely sure of. The combination of die cuts is lovely and again you've used a very nice sentiment. Elizabeth x

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  30. Clai0114 October 2011 at 19:54

    Hi Sue, the papers you choose always catch my eye, my vote is for a handpicked range , by yourself, love the colours, tones and textures.
    another gorgeous intricate designed card, love it !

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  31. violetclouds14 October 2011 at 20:14

    This is another stunning card! Youre clearly showing how effective a limited colour palette can be, and its great to start from the ribbon!! Also, I like that you have the lowest spellbinder as a diamond, instead of lining it up square, and I am sure that mixing the diecuts like this could so easily translate to whatever selection anyone has. Inspired!

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  32. Anne14 October 2011 at 21:36

    I love it! using all the different spellbinders together that really compliment each other and the colours you've used are fab. Another great card Sue Hugs Anne x

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  33. Carole Z15 October 2011 at 00:56

    Stunning, I love the way you have used the dies; hugs, Carole x

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  34. Janet15 October 2011 at 16:22

    I love the swirly- twirly things you use - they really make a difference

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  35. DEBBIE16 October 2011 at 09:50

    SUE LOVELY CARD
    DEBBIE

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  36. Barbara Phillips17 October 2011 at 00:03

    A very elegant and expensive looking card. You really should do a book or DVD on Spellbinders and the many ways to use them.

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  37. LellyJelly18 October 2011 at 19:15

    The cream centrepiece looks so pretty with the metallic. The black 'calms' it down. Very festive.x

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  38. Lynn (delphinoid)18 October 2011 at 20:00

    Stunning Card Sue! I love the Lace Doily Motif and the Holly Motif Dies and the colours are so striking together.

    Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

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  39. Anonymous19 October 2011 at 14:22

    Beautiful card Sue. Love the way you found the paper to match the ribbon. Like the blocking too.

    Sue C

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  40. Pamela20 October 2011 at 23:23

    There is something about black and gold that oozes elegance

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  41. Craftypurpledragon23 October 2011 at 23:10

    Hi Sue,
    I love this colour combination I think it would work great for an art deco themed card.
    Love and Light.
    Suz x

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