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Saturday 8 October 2011

A Real Fav!

Hi all!  I thought that I had already posted this card, but I can't seem to find it.  I must have imagined it, I guess!  I love, love, love the contrast of the black and white and this orangey-red-persimmon( ?) colour.  Trust me when I say the photo doesn't do it justice as it is such an unusual colour.and it just pops out against the black.  Notice anything unusual about this card?  No ribbon!  You are probably thinking, Sue didn't make this one!  Ah, but I did.  I absolutely love the Samantha Walker Ornate Tag die I used here.  There is just something about the shape of it with the little swirly part top and bottom that just speaks to me.  Again, this is the negative piece that I have used, raised it up and added the black mat below it.  This die is unique in that it has a matching inner shape that allows you to cut a negative mat piece.  I used our leaf mask to emboss the background while the die was still in place so I ended up with everything e,mbossed except the edge of the die, giving it a bit of a nice frame.  I added some piercing on my wide black mat which allows the white from below to show through and frame the piece nicely and add the balance from the centre.  I think it draws the eye in towards the centre, so no need for ribbon or swirls on this one.  (See, I can fight that compulsion it if I really try!)  Sometimes, when you finish a card you just want to look at it for awhile (or is it just me?), this one had me sailing because it really floats my boat! LOL  Whatcha think?  All for now, Sue x
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34 comments:

  1. Ger8 October 2011 at 07:40

    It's beautiful, the die, the colours, the embossing (love that trick of embossing with the die still in place, what a lovely effect), the piercing. LOL at no ribbon though! Lovely card. Ger x.

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  2. Rita8 October 2011 at 08:51

    What a Stunning card Sue. The colours are so striking and make it really stand out. Love those masks, need to add them to my wish list. I look forward to the mornings to see what you have created and its a great way to start the day. Hugs Rita xxx

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  3. Maryann Laursen8 October 2011 at 09:00

    Lovely card here again Sue. I too think these colors really pops out on the card. It´s kept really simple, but ooooooooooooh so elegant. And it could just work for absolutely any occasion ever, which sometimes is really great to have in store. Wonderful card hun.
    Have a wonderful week-end everyone and lots of fun.

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  4. Carole Z8 October 2011 at 09:08

    Lovely striking card Sue..and you are right, it doesn't need ribbon! I haven't yet been able to resist my compulsion for ribbon though :). I did a craft event during the week - helping people make cards. I took along some of my "Sue Wilson inspired' creations and everyone loved them. I had to demo the ruched ribbon effect as lots of people asked!

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  5. Christine B.8 October 2011 at 10:33

    Beautiful elegant card. No need for the ribbon. Have a great weekend. Hugs x ChrisB

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  6. eileen.fj8 October 2011 at 10:52

    Hi Sue
    What an elegant and striking card. I love the shape of the die and the way you have used it.

    Eileen x

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  7. Fiona8 October 2011 at 11:13

    Love using the mask and then the negative. More inspiration!

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  8. JULIEMCRANE8 October 2011 at 11:14

    Hi Sue

    What a difference to your usual style, just goes to show your a true crafter and can master more than one look. Love the colour, style and simplicity of it. LOVE IT

    Julie x

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  9. SandyF8 October 2011 at 11:30

    A lovely card. Love the orange and black together

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  10. Uta8 October 2011 at 11:35

    A wonderful card. I like the red with the black and the slogan is so beautiful.

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  11. Vee8 October 2011 at 13:23

    sue, you are spoiling me. i am loving all of the cards you are posting. i too was amazed with the minimal embellishing..lol...but it works on so many levels.
    thx.

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  12. Christine8 October 2011 at 14:10

    Fabulous card Sue, surprised not see your normal signature ribbon but this card doesn't need anything adding. I love the colours together and the mask,
    Hugs
    Christine xx

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  13. irinka8 October 2011 at 15:58

    very elegant card

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  14. PaulineC8 October 2011 at 16:47

    It is lovely to see something which is really different from your usual style. Love the die cuts.

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  15. Rhonda Miller8 October 2011 at 18:56

    Wow, this is gorgeous.

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  16. Kate's Cards8 October 2011 at 19:23

    Elegant!

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  17. Missmizog8 October 2011 at 20:27

    Colours are great I like the negative
    Sue

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  18. KimberleyG8 October 2011 at 20:27

    Sometimes simple is best. Beautiful card.

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  19. Sheila H.8 October 2011 at 21:00

    Hi Sue,
    Another stunning card.They say less is more and this card certainly makes a statement.Lovely.xx

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  20. Bee and Dee8 October 2011 at 21:03

    Stunning
    Imaginative
    Mmmmmmmmm
    Pleasing
    Lovely
    Elegant

    hugs Bee

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  21. Marie-Louise8 October 2011 at 21:17

    Beautiful card.

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  22. Lorraine8 October 2011 at 21:53

    i really like this card and i don't think it needed anything else added it looks great especially the embossing and the peircing too all of these details make the card beautiful xx

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  23. Rufus9 October 2011 at 05:24

    Like that die! Also the embossing with the die in place.
    R/

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  24. LellyJelly9 October 2011 at 12:24

    This is fab, much more my style - no fuss or added frippery. Visualy striking!x

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  25. Clai019 October 2011 at 13:23

    Hi Sue
    that is a very nice die, i do like your ribbons and pearl pins so it seemed very different for your style, fab card though.

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  26. Von9 October 2011 at 15:45

    Just love the simplicity of this elegant card Sue :)

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  27. violetclouds9 October 2011 at 22:01

    youre right, I have been sitting at my computer screen just looking and looking at this one. LIke everyone else has said, its so elegant in its simplicity :)

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  28. Neha Jain10 October 2011 at 06:50

    Clean and simple...lovely

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  29. Anonymous10 October 2011 at 16:43

    Beautiful! It would make a gorgeous Christmas card.......Regards, Anne R

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  30. Barbara Phillips10 October 2011 at 18:20

    Really love this card, no bows, pins or swirls but it is gorgeous. The colours really make it stand out.

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  31. Papercraft By Carole11 October 2011 at 08:03

    Absolutely stunning card!! Cxx

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  32. Craftypurpledragon11 October 2011 at 10:57

    Hi Sue,
    Love the colours with this one, very striking.
    Love and Light.
    Suz x

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  33. Lynn (delphinoid)18 October 2011 at 20:11

    A very elegant and stunning card! It's lovely.

    Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

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  34. Pamela20 October 2011 at 23:32

    This card is far simpler than your usual creations but stunning nevertheless

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