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Monday 7 November 2011

Clean and Simple, Really!

Good Monday morning all! You didn't think I could do it, did you?  I mean a totally flat card with no ribbon or bows!  Surprise, surprise!  Not even a nestie on it!   Well I didn't think I could do it either! LOL  But here it is, my take on a clean and simple Christmas card.  I did, however, use a nestie to cut out a large circle out of copy paper as a background that I sponged Broken China Distress ink through.  I cut out a smaller circle as a moon for the background too.  I dried the ink real well and rubbed my anti-static pad over it before stamping my tree in clear perfect medium and embossing it with silver powder.  I stamped my sentiment in black archival ink and I added some snow drops with my Cosmic Shimmer Twinkles.  I added a few score lines and then some border punching, matted it on silver card then black card.  Voila, fini!  Truly a ten minute card.  I did have to fight hard to resist the urge to add a bow to it to be honest, but in the end, I think it is okay without any other embellishments.  I hope you like it.

On another note, I will be back later on today with the blog candy contest draw and I'll announce the winners.   The followers went over the target point on the weekend and I keep everything for the contest at work.  So when I get into work later this morning, it will be my top priority to draw the winners names.   Check back after lunch for the results!  Thanks for your patience.  All for now, Sue x
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68 comments:

  1. Jennie - The Crafty Wife7 November 2011 at 07:04

    So different to your usual style but I do like its simplicity,Sue.

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  2. Jan 7 November 2011 at 07:09

    WOw love it Sue. xx Jan

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  3. Unknown7 November 2011 at 07:24

    Love it! Julia xxxx

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  4. Unknown7 November 2011 at 07:26

    Gorgeous! Well done on resisting the temptation :0) Ali x

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  5. Princess4Wiz7 November 2011 at 07:33

    I love the CAS look, Sue, but it is so hard to achieve. You have captured the essence of it perfectly with this card!

    Beth. xxx

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  6. Maryann Laursen7 November 2011 at 07:56

    Just one word tosay here, and that is: STUNNING. I love the simplicity in this one, and sometimes it can also be the best solution, thoug I admit, I´m also usually adding a lot more to mine, but this really looks elegant and classy. I love it.

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  7. Soo7 November 2011 at 08:04

    Lovely!!!

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  8. LellyJelly7 November 2011 at 08:11

    Really nice, crisp looking card, Sue.x

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  9. Chloe's Nan7 November 2011 at 08:16

    Beautifully simple yet so effective. I love that tree stamp! x

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  10. bhavana7 November 2011 at 08:27

    What a totally beautiful card!! So Simple and effective! WOW!

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  11. Uta7 November 2011 at 08:33

    Wow, this card is so beautiful. I love the christmas tree in silver. It looks so amazing.

    Hugs, Uta

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  12. Marie-Louise7 November 2011 at 08:54

    Very elegant card. Lovely.

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  13. dutchess7 November 2011 at 09:03

    what a great idea Sue to sponge the colour on it gives a great look....I love the card even if you are still in shock from no ribbon!!!!! lovely...take care Margaret

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  14. Anonymous7 November 2011 at 09:06

    Wow simple and effective but totally elegant at the same time. Its a knockout card Sue.
    Hugs Amandax

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  15. lilygee7 November 2011 at 09:25

    Just shows what can be achieved with very little equipment and a lot of imagination - it has a wonderful magical feel about it - adore the tree stamp and the sentiment - what stamp set do they belong to?
    love lilygeexxx

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  16. Andrea7 November 2011 at 09:43

    Beautiful!

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  17. Vanessa7 November 2011 at 09:48

    Love the plain and simple card, is there nothing you can't do? LOL

    Vanessa xx

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  18. scrapper7 November 2011 at 09:53

    Truly beautiful Sue love it.
    Thanks for yesterday - brilliant as usual and some lovely techniques.

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  19. marg7 November 2011 at 10:08

    Sue that is beautiful ! The colours subtle and classy LOVE it.
    love marg

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  20. eileen.fj7 November 2011 at 10:18

    Hi Sue
    Just love this card.

    Eileen x

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  21. Clai017 November 2011 at 10:22

    That is very serene, kind of captures a cold, frosty christmas morning , beautiful card !

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  22. Rita7 November 2011 at 10:41

    Wow Sue, what a brilliant card and I love the idea of circles. You always come up with such brilliant ideas. Hugs Rita xxxxxxxxxxx

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  23. Kate's Cards7 November 2011 at 10:46

    Stunning and simple. Wow!!

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  24. Vee Cassidy7 November 2011 at 10:51

    Elegant simplicity; really lovely, Sue

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  25. Fiona7 November 2011 at 11:34

    No nesties? Careful now - you might get withdrawal symptoms, lol!

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  26. Linda (Lindyloo)7 November 2011 at 11:57

    Good morning to you too. I hate plagiarism, so please forgive me, but Clai01 has said it perfectly: Serene. You have many strings to your bow Sue and this, again, proves it. Have good day and good luck to everyone in the draw. Regards Linda

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  27. freedom997 November 2011 at 12:23

    The perfect Christmas card just what I needed to inspire me. I needed something I could do on mass and I am sure I can come up with my own version.
    Love your usual style but so nice to see.something new.

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  28. Anonymous7 November 2011 at 13:17

    Hi Sue I love this card, it is the simplicity that makes this a stunning work of art.
    Janet Babar

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  29. Anonymous7 November 2011 at 13:27

    FAB U LOUSE. Simply stunning. You must do this on TV it will be a real WOW card.

    Sue

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  30. Anonymous7 November 2011 at 13:42

    Thanks for a great day at Leighton Buzz yesterday Sue tho pretty hectic lol. Love your new style of card above but can you keep it up ha ha!
    Love Maureen

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  31. craftycarol7 November 2011 at 14:10

    Hi Sue,
    I love this card its so simple and elegant too, Hope to see more of this kind of card lil.
    Carol x

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  32. Anonymous7 November 2011 at 14:20

    This card is beautiful in its simplicity

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  33. Anonymous7 November 2011 at 14:23

    This card is so beautiful Sue and not a ribbon in sight ;-)
    Heather x

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  34. Cheryl7 November 2011 at 14:42

    I really like the simplicity of this card - very elegant!

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  35. Lorraine7 November 2011 at 14:51

    wow i love it its beautiful xx

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  36. Maggie7 November 2011 at 15:00

    Lovely elegant card, the Christmas tree sets it off.
    Maggie x

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  37. PaulineC7 November 2011 at 16:03

    Love the clever use of masking the circles. Lovely card.

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  38. Janet7 November 2011 at 16:16

    Very elegant Sue, will try that one asap

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  39. Anonymous7 November 2011 at 16:51

    The new card is really pretty and certainly alot more postal friendly. I like it.

    Helen

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  40. Crafty Loops7 November 2011 at 17:21

    Wow Sue, this is absolutely beautiful. I love this card, it is really stunning. Lee x

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  41. Bea7 November 2011 at 17:26

    stunning Sue

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  42. Missmizog7 November 2011 at 18:17

    What a stunning christmas card. Anyone woukd be so pleased to receive this.
    Congratulations to the winners. You will love everything you get.
    Sue

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  43. Sandra7 November 2011 at 18:41

    Beautiful elegant card Sue
    Sandra x

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  44. Carole Z7 November 2011 at 18:51

    This is 'simply' awesome Sue xx

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  45. Keefyd7 November 2011 at 18:53

    Lovely simple, but beautiful card Sue

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  46. Rhonda Miller7 November 2011 at 19:04

    What a stunning card. I love the silver tree and the background. TFS.

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  47. Anonymous7 November 2011 at 19:53

    What a beautiful and quick card. will try it. Yvonne x

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  48. Anonymous7 November 2011 at 20:51

    Beautiful and elegant

    thanks Sue

    Vie Carter
    x

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  49. Barbara Phillips7 November 2011 at 21:01

    Congratulations to all the winners. Great to get inspiration for quick and easy cards for xmas.

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  50. Karen J7 November 2011 at 21:32

    A beautiful card. You are so inspiring.
    Can I ask how do you get your stamped sentiments so shiney ? Are they embossed ?

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  51. gill7 November 2011 at 22:22

    Not your usual style but beautiful all the same.

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  52. Jenny L7 November 2011 at 22:47

    Hi Sue what a lovely card very classy. Your cards look greatttttt even without all the lovely embellishments you always add. Lots of love
    Jenny L

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  53. KimberleyG7 November 2011 at 23:15

    Love it! It may have been a struggle, but it was sure worth it.

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  54. Rufus8 November 2011 at 04:04

    Clean and classy!
    R/

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  55. Sarpreet8 November 2011 at 05:58

    This is a stunning card, love the CAS style. But I equally love your card making style with bows and bakers twine and embellishments. I love the layout and using the nestability as a mask. Great ideas there. Very elegant and stylish

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  56. Jackie D8 November 2011 at 09:53

    Often less is more and this is so elegant, thank you Sue

    Jackie D

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  57. miislucky8 November 2011 at 10:08

    Oh this is very elegant! Very pretty Sue!

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  58. Craftypurpledragon8 November 2011 at 12:48

    Hi Sue,
    What a truly stunning card.
    Love and Light.
    Suz x

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  59. Anonymous8 November 2011 at 14:06

    Love this card great design
    MissD

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  60. Anonymous8 November 2011 at 14:29

    Hi Sue, a truly stunning card! Regards Anne R x

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  61. territic8 November 2011 at 14:40

    beautiful card sue clean and elegant xx

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  62. jollyjoyce8 November 2011 at 14:52

    Beautiful card once again Sue. Now going off to have ago at this one.

    Joyce

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  63. Fuchsia8 November 2011 at 15:33

    I really love this Sue !

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  64. Anonymous8 November 2011 at 20:43

    Everything about this card screams elegance, I love the simplicity of it yet it looks so sophisticated.

    Jules001

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  65. Jan.moogie9 November 2011 at 06:24

    wow one I might be able to do. lovely card Sue x

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  66. Anonymous10 November 2011 at 22:39

    WOW!! what a simple but elegant card....i love the blue and white and it looks great without the usual flourishes lol...must have been hard not adding any extras!!

    millie xx (milliemumpkins)

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  67. Rachelsmum11 November 2011 at 20:30

    Simple perfection! What a lovely card - how 'did' you manage to resist embellishing it more? Definitely a time when you sat on your hands!! lol
    xxsue

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  68. Heidi14 November 2011 at 22:54

    Even though I love your flamboyant bows, pva shimmer dots and layer upon layer of nesties,this is so damn gorgeous in it's simplicity - stunning work Sue xx

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