Hi blog friends! I have basically the same card here but done in two different colour ways for your inspection They both use the fancy ornament from the Christmas Filigree stamp set, which I love! On both cards, the ornament was simply stamped in black archival ink and embossed with clear powder and I think it looks stunning without any colour to it. The first one is one of my all time favourite colour combos, black and cream. I have to make a black and cream card for every show I am working on because I love that combo so much! I pulled out my octagon nesties for it here. I absolutely love octagon shape and I never get enough of a chance to use these! I inked the ornament with antique linen ever so lightly for an accent. The background was embossed with the star from that set and clear embossed for interest. I added some fancy lace from my craft stash, a border punch, some pearls, a ribbon and some piercing and it was finished.
Virtually the same card here, except with red and cream. Although the ribbon does look a little bit pink in the picture it is red and cream. I used Labels 22 for the ornament this time, but I still inked it with antique linen distress ink for interest. The lace is cream this time and I used the pearl PVA glue instead of piercing around the edge. The background was also stamped and embossed with the star and shows up quite a bit better in this picture. What do you say, which one do you prefer? All for now, Sue x
Beautifl cards. They both looks so elegant. Love all the details.
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Both wonderful cards but I do prefer the cream and black one although I would not be disappointed if I had received either one. I do like it when you show how simple can still be elegant and you do not need to make a card complicated.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous, however.....................my FAVOURITE is...................the black & cream card!!! Simply stunning :-) xx
ReplyDeleteLove them both especially the lace as it adds that certain something
ReplyDeleteI couldn't choose because I love them both. I would love to go through your craft stash Sue you have some amazing stuff ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove both the card now you ate making it harder for me to decide what to do for my Xmas cards I was going to make them all the same now I am going to have to make o many of each
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ReplyDeleteFantastic Christmas cards Sue love them both, now choosing a favourite... well while I like black and cream a lot my fav has to be red cream and black a favourite combo of mine! Thanks for sharing
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Both cards are stunning Sue but if I had to choose then it would be the black and cream, but then again red is so very Christmassy. See wouldn't want to choose at all, love the lace.
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Lovely cards. I prefer the black and cream one. Love the lace on both of them. Julia xxx
ReplyDeleteBoth colourways are exceptional, i would be proud to receive either of these cards.
ReplyDeleteI love the lace and ribbon.
Thanks for sharing
Hugs Amanda x
These are definitely to my taste Sue. S.t.u.n.n.i.n.g!!
ReplyDeleteTo chose between the two is too difficult. (I just sat clicking between the them for almost 3mins) So, all I can say, (which is cheating really, lol..) is to me, Black/Cream is Corporate elegance and Red/Cream is Family elegance (red showing the depth of love). My only true preference is the type of bow on the Black/Cream card. Regards and good Sunday to all. Linda x
Hi Sue wonderful 2 cards today. They are both really fabulous Wow Wow Wow. Lots of love Jenny L
ReplyDeleteI love your elegant cards. Both cards are beautiful and it's very hard to choose one...
ReplyDeleteI love the lace on both of the cards.
I love the ribbon and button on the black card and I love the layers on the red one.
Hi Sue, I like both cards but especially the black and cream one, it's just so elegant - thanks for sharing them with us. Claire x
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards Sue xx Jan
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great!! Have to say I prefer the black and white, very striking!
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ReplyDeleteLove these cards. Both colourways look superb.
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Hi Sue, both beautiful cards, I need to make one now, but I need to buy the stamp set and I cant find it anywhere, Please can you tell me where to buy it from Best wishes Helen x
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great, hard to choose a favourite but i do prefer the black and cream as i love the black lace and the stamped bauble stands out more on this card, also like the ribbon , cord and button accent on top of card. Another winner Sue. Yvonne x
ReplyDeleteStruggle to fin a favourite with these to colurways but I think the red just gets my vote.thanks sue Gwen Marsden
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, the black and cream get my vote, it is so beautiful with the black lace and the ornament is stunning. I do like the red version but LOVE the black and cream, very elegant. Anne x
ReplyDeleteLove the cards, it is amazing how just changing the colour makes it so different
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ReplyDeleteLove both the cards, but I would probably favour the black and cream.
The lace makes a very pretty addition.
Eileen x
Both cards are just beautiful. I admit I love the black and cream the most but I just love the cream lace to pieces, so it´s really hard topick one for another, as they´re both really awesome in different ways. Stunning work again hun.
ReplyDeleteI really can't decide sue they are both beautiful the colour schemes for both are fantastic ....I love your finishing touches to all your cards .Mandy x
ReplyDeleteThe black and cream card is lovely but I am a traditionalist so for Christmas it has to be red.
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Hello Sue !
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry but I can't choose... they are both outstanding!
love marg
I think my vote is the red, but they are both lovely cards
ReplyDeleteIf I really had to choose between them it would be the Black and cream but really like them both !
ReplyDeleteI have that stamp - thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love both of the cards, but I think my favourite is the black. xx
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards but if I had had to choose it would be the red and cream.
ReplyDeleteOhhh this is a tough one, they are both so beautiful. And as you say basically the same card but I think the colour difference makes them two very different cards. Im gonna have to go with cream and black, I love that colour combo...but the I do love cream and red too! Hmmmm.....can I not just love them both?!! Lol. Lee x
ReplyDeleteI love the first card black and cream! Wonderfull embellishments!
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Love both cards Sue, but there is just something elegant about Cream & Black.. Did you stamp outside the die with the red one. Hugs Rita xxxx
ReplyDeleteback to your usual card making Sue
ReplyDeleteloved both cards - just up my street
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Gorgeous Cards. The colours you've used are so elegant together and I love them both!!!
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Fabulous cards, I love both options. If i had to make a choice, it would have to be the red as I love red. Thanks for the inspiration as always xx
ReplyDeleteWow Sue! I am not sure I can choose a favorite. I love them both equally I think. Sorry, I would have to have them both :)
ReplyDeleteLoved both cards, but my fav. is the black and white card.
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Hi Sue, Love them both, cannot choose between them, have two different people in the family that they suit down to the ground!!
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These are both so pretty.
ReplyDeletemmmmm,thats a difficult one, I like them both, the black is very chic and elegant but the red is warm and inviting - my verdict - both lovely - its a draw!!
ReplyDeleteYes Sue I love em both.....and now of course I am on the internet trying to get the stamp!!!! love it hope you are having a lovely weekend ours is drizzle and damp the perfect excuse to be in my craft room.....take care Margaret
ReplyDelete2 beautiful cards Sue. Can't say which I like the best. The black is so elegant but the red is striking.
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Hugs sarah x
Both are gorgeous but if I had to choose I would go for the black and cream one.
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ReplyDeleteI love both cards they are very striking,I prefer the red one though. Thankyou for such wonderful designs.
Carol x
Two beautiful cards and the colours are so beautiful.
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Really hard to choose they are both so beautiful,
ReplyDeleteI think Ill choose the black one or the red one...no the black one....oh I can't pick between them Ill have them both lol
Hugs Anne x
Love both for different reasons, although I like the warmth of the red. So I guess if I was to choose the red gets my vote.
ReplyDeleteI love both them both but my favourite is the black and cream the fancy lace is beautiful i have seen it on several of your cards would love a craft stash like yours LOL
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I like both of them and don't think I could make one a favourite. they're both gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI looked at these cards for ages trying to choose a favourite. I love black and white/cream on cards, but for Christmas I just adored the red. Very stylish cards Sue and I love the stripey ribbon too, Carole x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards in both Colourways and I actually have most of the kit to case them. hugs Bee
ReplyDeleteLove both cards but if I have to choose then it would be the red one only because it feels more christmasy. Love your signature piercing/dots and the lace is gorgeous.
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ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful!! Love all your cards!
ReplyDeleteHello everyone - Love them both but the black and cream is the winner, I think it's that fancy black lace that makes it look so classy. The striped ribbon on the red one is adorable.
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Sue It was hard to choose but I think the black and cream won on the nose. Absolutely beautiful
ReplyDeletewow i love these two cards and the red is stunning i just love the elegance of these cards xx
ReplyDeleteLove both of these sue, however my favourite colour combination is the black and cream.
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I've been without the internet for a few days and it seems I have missed a lot. These cards are really beautiful, I especially like the black and cream, it's very elegant.
ReplyDeleteWOW, both these cards are fabulous...the lace trim is outstanding. Love them both. tfs
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Those cards are so beautiful and elegant!
ReplyDeleteOh Sue love them both but think black and cream is my favourite colour combo!
ReplyDeleteThe red stripe ribbon is gorgeous, where is it from?
Look forward to your next one..
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Sandra Riley
very very beautiful cards! love them both. The black and cream is very elegant I love that most. :)
ReplyDeleteMay I ask what brand of stamp pad ink are you using? the color seem to be very dark, it's my first time stamping and I have a versafine and it's not that dark and there are spots that don't have ink.
Thanks,Cheers!
I love 'em both! Have to confess that I like the bow on the black on better, just my taste. The red stripe ribbon is pretty, but seems to casual to me. What stamp co. is that ornament from? It's very pretty!
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Wow and wow! Beautiful lace.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the lace also. TFS
ReplyDeleteBoth lovely cards but my preference is the black. At first glance I thought the lace on the black was another die! x
ReplyDeletelovely lovely cards
ReplyDeleteThis both card is so Lovely!!!!
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Elegant cards, I think I like the red one best.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, both cards are georgous as usual but if I had to pick, I would go for the black & cream combination as they are my favourite colours for a card also. Ann w
ReplyDeleteBoth georgous cards Sue but I think I like the black & Cream colourways the best. Ann W
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous and stylish cards - lovely Sue
ReplyDeleteAaaaaa both cards are sooooo awesome! I can't decide which I like more!
ReplyDeletemaby black&cream a litte bit more :D
sue, i love them both. looks like the red ornament is on foam dots? gives a nice dimension when coupled with the stamped stars.
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Love both cards
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Great cards, but I have to go with black and White, just love those colourvtogether! Trace x
ReplyDeleteBoth beautiful but the cream and black is my favourite - so elegant
ReplyDeleteI love both these cards, but it would have to be the red and white for me xx
ReplyDeleteBoth very elegant cards. My favourite is the red and cream, lovely!. You must have an amazingly steady hand to get the cosmic shimmer glue faux pearls so uniform and perfect, have you ever tried cake decorating? I'm sure you would be brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThe black and cream is stunning - my favourite.
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Mmmmmm, just yummy. I'm loving the lace trim. Sort of thing I'd have dangling from one of my floaty skirts!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards as always
Heidi :-)
Hi love both cards and find it impossible to choose a favourite xx
ReplyDeletemy fave is the black & cream one, except I love the way you have done your trick of having the stamp coming outside the edge of the nestie on the red one. (Unless its actually just layered up on this particular one?)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Particularly like the black one, something very sexy about the back lace :)
ReplyDeleteYour a great inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBoth are very beautiful but I think that black and white is the one I loooooove :)
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love the cards, perfet for mass production for work collegues
ReplyDeleteSue this card is Lovely
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The Same , but OH SO DIFFERENT !!. You make it all look so easy Sue , I like this card very much
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I love them both, but the first has maybe the edge. Love the use of the lace on both and wonderful big bows are a must at Christmas aren't they!!
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They are both beautiful. What a difference colour makes! Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteThey are both gorgeous! Love the black ornament and you're right you don't need to add color. They're perfect!!! Mimi
ReplyDeleteEven though the design is pretty much the same they look totally different. Love them x
ReplyDeletesame card but totally different looks,very stylish!
ReplyDeleteAnother two beautiful cards.It is amazing how,when you change the colour,you change the card.Love them.xxxx
ReplyDeleteI like both of your cards. I don't think I could choose a favorite; they're both wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBoth are lovely - they don't even look like the same stamp somehow.
ReplyDeleteLove all the details and that a beautiful stamp.
ReplyDeletelove both colourways.
Carol xx
Hi Sue ...can't make up my mind what one is my favourite....love..love....love..Wilma.xx
ReplyDeleteOh Sue - how can we choose? They are both gorgeous and I would be delighted to send or receive either one.
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cream an black with the xmas bauble.. love it!!!
ReplyDeleteblacks and reds stunning...
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards , cant wait to try them x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card xx
ReplyDeleteBoth lovely but I prefer the black and cream myself.
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