Hi everyone! I know that is an awful title when we are so hoping for a bit of sun and a summer of sorts! I think you may thank me, though, for pushing you to make your Christmas cards early this year. You might even have a lovely stressfree December if you do! Here's another one for your consideration. I really like this card, it won't win any awards but there is just something about it that makes me smile. I started by embossing my background with the polka dot mask, then extending it another inch and half to make it the size that I needed. I then cut out all my tress with a nice green card. I doubled up on the smallest one. There are actually two versions of this card shown in this post. The original one that I made used the Flora embossibility on the trees (shown below), but it turns out that it wasn't on the show. So when I demoed this card, I used the tiny mask to emboss the trees. I thought you might like to see the different effects so I have included pics of both versions. I can't quite decide which I like better, you be the judge. I left the trees in the die then placed them all atop my itty bitty polka dot mask and embossed the pattern into them. On the largest tree, I added some swag with the pearlie swirlies across it. I mounted my trees using some foam mounting pieces. I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with with the Vintage Lace accent die. I inked it with Antique Linen distress ink while in the die. I cut one more of the same shape and used it together with the first one for a really lacy effect (offset it slightly). I added it to my background with foam mounting pieces and then added some pearl Cosmic Shimmer PVA glue dots around the centre. It really sets it off nicely, doesn't it? I tied a double bow with the cream silky crush ribbon and added it to the corner with a large round Dazzler in the centre. Finished off the card with my usual piercing and Bob's your uncle! (I love that saying! LOL) All for now, Sue x
Hi everyone! I know that is an awful title when we are so hoping for a bit of sun and a summer of sorts! I think you may thank me, though, for pushing you to make your Christmas cards early this year. You might even have a lovely stressfree December if you do! Here's another one for your consideration. I really like this card, it won't win any awards but there is just something about it that makes me smile. I started by embossing my background with the polka dot mask, then extending it another inch and half to make it the size that I needed. I then cut out all my tress with a nice green card. I doubled up on the smallest one. There are actually two versions of this card shown in this post. The original one that I made used the Flora embossibility on the trees (shown below), but it turns out that it wasn't on the show. So when I demoed this card, I used the tiny mask to emboss the trees. I thought you might like to see the different effects so I have included pics of both versions. I can't quite decide which I like better, you be the judge. I left the trees in the die then placed them all atop my itty bitty polka dot mask and embossed the pattern into them. On the largest tree, I added some swag with the pearlie swirlies across it. I mounted my trees using some foam mounting pieces. I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with with the Vintage Lace accent die. I inked it with Antique Linen distress ink while in the die. I cut one more of the same shape and used it together with the first one for a really lacy effect (offset it slightly). I added it to my background with foam mounting pieces and then added some pearl Cosmic Shimmer PVA glue dots around the centre. It really sets it off nicely, doesn't it? I tied a double bow with the cream silky crush ribbon and added it to the corner with a large round Dazzler in the centre. Finished off the card with my usual piercing and Bob's your uncle! (I love that saying! LOL) All for now, Sue x
162 comments:
Love that Christmas Tree, another lovely card and again my favourite bow.
Hi Sue, I did not think much of the Christmas tree dies when I first saw them but on seeing this card I am beginning to like hem more. I think he embossing brings the trees out more. Lovely card.
Wilma
i prefer the second version on the blog here, re think snow! i can't really imagine anything else but rain, no idea where our Summer is but at least it's not too cold.
Loveboth versions of this card, but have to say the second embossing is my fave.
Hi sue love the card I would rather not think about snow
Take care
Jayne
Hi Sue
pretty card but not my cup of tea. do prefer second card as I like the embossed effect better. hoping for some sun before I contemplate xmas cards! Have a great day.Sue H
Very beautiful! I love all the embossing!
Hi Sue, lovely card, think the polka dots are my favourite. Bx
Morning Sue, I have to say i prefer the spots as it looks more like snow. With all this lovely rain at least we are not tempted out into the garden so crafting all the way.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Happy Independence Day Sue!! Yep I have these dies I will probably use my cosmic shimmer and try to do swirls on the trees with those, Thanks as always Mabex
Hi Sue, I love the green and white, it looks.so fresh. Can you imagine, if all this rain were snow, we'd be snowed in for months, still look on the bright side, there would be no Olympics. Best wishes, Lesley x
Love your card... those trees are great, aren't they?
Hugs
Kim
x
Morning sue, I really like the Christmas tree with the flora, but the small dots also look good, I think what you have pointed out well is that we just need to be brave and experiment the worse that can happen is we recycle a bit of card? be bold and brave crafters take on the mighty calrd with the support of the Grand Calibur and Sue! happy crafting!
Happy Independence Day Sue
what a lovely card to wake up to!
Love the colour of the trees! Wish it was snowing!
Love the embossing, ribbon dazzle and all!
Have a great day!!
Lara xxx
Morning Sue i much prefer the second version myself , the bow works a treat .
When i was little the saying was ....
"Bobs your uncle and Fannies your aunt "
hehe just thought id pass you this bit of useless information ,it did use to make me smile though .
Elaine H X
Hi Sue
Well i dont want to think of snow having more than enough rain. lol
the card is lovely .
joyce.e
I can't choose a favorite tree either, so I'd probably send one of each through the diecutting machine at the same time and use both! It's definitely my cup of tea. The swirly flourish is a perfect embellishment. I must be on the lookout for the tree dies.
Great card I like the second one gives it more detail, but with the first I suppose you could glitter some of the dots to look like snow ,Melanie
PS: I'm a Yank, so had to Google "Bob's your uncle." How very British!! Love it and may start to use it.
Hi Sue, brilliant card today, some nice ideas to try.
lv norma
What a gorgeous card and.......I love snow (lol)
hugs Linda
Love the embossing and the bling. I would never have thought about using the swirl like that! Jenx
Morning sue I love everything about this card. I've got the tree die and when it came I thought I'd never use it but seeing used with other dies it looks great.
Take Care Sue
Debs Artliff
Lovely christmas card today. Quite simple but effective. My personal preference is the flora embossed trees.
I agree with Nattyboots that the saying was "Bobs your Uncle and Fannies your Aunt". Don't know where it comes from but it sounds fun...
Elizabeth x
Morning sue,lovely card I really like the embossing folder you have used on the tree, not sure about the swirl on it though, it detracts from the simplicity of the tree. Zerena
Good morning Sue such a simple but wonderful card and i love the title ...i think we all like the snow scene as long as we don't have it but i suppose i still like it even if i can't play in it anymore lol... think i might have to get that embossing folder i can see alot of uses for that one and the swirl looks like a snow build up on the tree xx gail
Hi Sue
I did not think I would need this tree die as I liked the fancy one better, but I could be putting this on my wish list after seeing this card and all the different embossing folders I have would just change the look.
Happy Independance Day
Happy crafting
Tina x
Morning Sue, A truly beautiful card, yet again. I love both options of embossing, but the flora Mbossibility folder is just like a tree, it's uncanny. Love the lacy die, it is beautiful, and the bow just gorgeous, as always. Such a simple card to make (for you, ha ha) but it is so elegant and gorgeous. Lots of love from Patricia xx
Cute card. Happy 4th. Celebrate.
like the embossing on the trees. A very pretty card. Laura O
Simple but very effective
I like this tree, but still prefer the other intricate tree! However I do like what you've done with this and it's useful having different sizes to create perspective.
Sorry but I dont really like these tree dies - they are too heavy/wide for me. I recieved my holiday tree die yday - woweeeeeeee! you just cant beat that I reckon -
Haoot July 4th
Rgs
Clare
there is absolutely nothing wrong with the title on this yet again wonderful card,give me snow any day i love it
Simply gorgeous!
Hi Sue,
wonderful card as usual. I prefer the embossing on the smaller picture of the trees. Have a great crafty day everyone.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Hello Sue
I too like the tree embossing on the second card....and Sue! Happy 4th July!..... even though you live here most of the time lol
loveMarg
Get Christmas cards made now and enjoy a stress-free December! I totally agree - wonder if I can do it? This card is great and simple to make when you are doing lots. Just change the embossing, change the placement of the trees, even change the colour and they will all look completely different! Great idea.
Good Morning Sue. Very pretty. The polka dots embossing folder is my favourite folder and i keep going back to it. Its about 40 degrees here so still can't get my head around Christmas but I'm warming to the idea.
Hi Sue.
Another lovely card. I like both versions. All we need is snow and we will have had everything but sun this Summer.
Take care,
Evis.
Great card Sue - I agree the spotty embossing always works well and the die certainly works well the way you have used it
morning Sue from a beautiful warm and sunny morning in Burgundy.
I think I prefer the floral emboss on the tree - perhaps that's because I have that folder! - but I love the concept of the card - I'm programmed for more c.cards today out in the garden as my other half is going to sweep the chimney!!!!
Janet x
My preference is for the flora embossibility rather than the polka dots for the trees, but both versions are pretty!
Lovely card but i don't want to think about christmas yet!! LOL I've just come back from holidays so have to check out the cards from the last week. Soniax
Not sure if I like these dies but nethertheless a lovely card.
Morning Sue,
Happy 4th July.
I like both versions of your card even though the dotty one shows as black on my screen.
This would be a good card to batch make but each one could be varied slightly.
Have a great day.
Lydia
X
Gorgeous card, love the christmas trees.
Clare x
Good morning Sue, Love both versions, but have to day the polka dots is my favourite. The dazzles are fab and love the swirls.
Happy 4th July, celebrate and enjoy.
Like Nattyboots and Elizabeth we used to say Bobs your uncle, Fannys your aunt, so funny and taken me back in time.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xx
Hi Sue, I agree with Wilma wasn't
impressed with dies when You showed
them but the embossing really makes a difference
I am thinking of buying them now.
Love both versions but when you see the
second one it looks more tree like.
Nancyd xx
A lovely card Sue. With a great bow
Another lovely Christmas card today Sue, keep them coming as its getting me organised! Hugs xx
Another beautiful card ;)
Hi Sue
A very happy 4th July to you.
Must say how lovely this card is I will certainly be trying this one out , you are on your when it comes to ideas.
Have a really good day.
Jane Llewellyn
Morning Sue,like Wilma I didn't really go for this Christmas tree when first seen but it certainly is having more and more uses. My favourite has to be the original one as I think the Flora embossibility gives it a more tree like finish. Another lovely Christmas card. TFS. Enjoy your 4th of July.
Hugs Christine H xx
like both versions but the second embossing is my favourite
another for me to try, thanks Sue
xxx
Another gorgeous creation Sue. I really like this one, even I must admit, I´ll rather think of sun and summer than of snow right now ha ha ha. But this is definitely one I would like to try here soon, no doubt of that, it looks awesome.
Its won an accolade for its beauty and simplicity TY Sue!
Snow? If all the rain we have had was snow we would be up to our necks in the stuff by now! Love your card Sue, the second one is definitely my fave. Pat x
Hi Sue
What a lovely card I'm still catching up with your shows i recorded when i was in hospital so haven't got to this one to compare but it doesn't matter as all your cards are beauties
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat)xox
Good morning. Brrr it's bad enough thinking rain all the time. However, I have a Christmas card demo day to prepare and this tree would be a very useful die to have. Thanks for another inspiring card. xx
I like them both and great design for multiple makes x
Happy Independance Day Sue, I like both cards and couldn't choose. Like many others I didn't like the tree die but it is growing on me after seeing your samples. I'm making a start on my Christmas cards later on today using some of the POD dies so I am going to look at previous posts for inspiration.
Hugs x
Hi Sue Beautiful card.Think the dots work better as seem to be snow.The rain may be keeping me in but despite your inspiration, no Christmas cards made here yet!
there's some great christmas ideas this week.
once again another lovely card ,but the word snow sent shivers up my spine.
Marion
once again I am in awe.JAN
Fab card, cute Christmas tree, fab details. hugs,moni
I agree it is a lovely card - stylish,xxxxx
Loved this card as soon as I saw it. Simple but effective. Love, Julia xxx
Hi Sue - Happy 4th July! Love today's card - wish my bows turned out like yours. Decided this year to do a couple of Christmas cards every month so I'm very happy with your inspiration for those. Kathy x
Happy 4th July Sue. Lovely card again. I'm definitely going to start on the Christmas cards today!!
Carolyn B x
Hi Sue, and happy 4th July,
As I'm going on holiday this week and hoping for some sunshine I don't really want to think about snow!! However, I like the effect of both of the embossing on the trees so can't choose a favourite. I'm going to miss tuning in for a fortnight but will have the anticipation of catching up on everything when I come back home. Then, I might think about Christmas cards!!
love from Jackie D
Hi Sue, Happy 4th of July. Love this card, and given that the weather is no good for anything but crafting, we have no excuse not to start our Christmas cards.
Love Rosemarie xx
Hi Sue,What a beautiful card.take care vanessa xx
Hi Sue - Happy 4th July./// Love the cards - I too was in two minds about this die set and thought I might not use it.... but heyho I think this might be my first christmas card make!!!!! tfs
Hugs
Heather
x
Hiya Sue, Happy 4th of July.
Love both cards, my choice of embossing would be the floral against the poka dots. Going to Newbury show, shame you won' t be there. May-be next year, eh! Best wishes. X
Happy 4 th July. Loving these embossed trees.
Morning Sue
Like both versions but think I prefer the embossing on the second one. The embossing brings the trees to lif. I too don't want to think snow would like a little sun first.
Hi Sue. This tree template looked rather bland, but when embossed it had a completely different character. The floral embossing has my vote here.
Happy 4th of July. Anne x
Lovely christmas card Sue
Think I prefer the embossing on the small picture just because it stands out more on the spotty background
Sue xx
Love this card and the embossing on the trees, I really like the trees with the floral embossilities on them. Another must try. Love Linda xxx
I like the lower embossed version to this card Sue. I wasn't keen on this tree die, the edges are too rounded for me, but you have made a pretty card from them. (Christmas trees are spikey IMHO)
Hi Sue, both cards are equally lovely but I think I would choose the one embossed with the flora folder - it's more tree-like:-).
Frances
I'm with lacelady - the tree die is not for me, I prefer the more intricate one. But the card you made grows on me.......
Good morning Sue
I love this and the idea getting Christmas sorted extra early. It is no good watching the weeds grow faster thanks to all this rain! Perhaps we will get a some sun when it snows, never give up hope.
Margaret
Morning Sue lovely card. the trees looked black on my pc and i think it looks great like that so may try that colour way. xx hazel
Morning Sue,
Thanks for this card. I needed some inspiration for this die. It's simple but effective.
Erica x
I like both cards Sue but the pattern on the trees stands out more on the teal colour. Am pleased to say that I have started xmas cards, thats sad, but thought if I do a few every week they will soon be done but thanks for the extra inspiration. Sue B
Hi Sue,
I love the green and white, but I am not keen the Christmas Tree die, but I do like the one just released.
Sorry, I feel guilty when I am not keen on one of your cards.
Janet
Hi Sue, love the card. I have printed it off & placed it on my inspiration wall. It's a little bit edgier, a little bit more funky than your usual style. It may be a simple look, but the design is incredible. Shame you cannot emboss felt. I would love this as a winter cushion. With Love & Light Theresa.H
Hi Sue. Really great work. I am loving it. I love the first one. Looking forward to see more. Would you like to know more about Scrapbooking ideas and scrapbooking supplies?
Morning Sue, i think this cards great for bulk makes at xmas as its fairly simple but effective, it would certainly stand out on the mantle piece.
Emma
A very cute card Sue
love lilygee xx
Wow Sue, really great card, I love it. Will have to use that one for inspiration. Loved yesterday's card too xx
Hi Sue, I love the bottom large tree best. The embossing hilights the tree shape more. Great card for bulk making. Love it! Hugs, Carol S.xx
Hello Sue,
Love the card both versions but prefer the spotty one, the spots could be snow also the tree and background embossing match.
Have a great day Love Bren
Hi Sue
yes your really getting me in the mood for Christmas. I just did a shiver at thinking of the coldness lol.
Like the the embossing think it looks so expensive. Large tree is my favorite.
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Wow is my word for this card!I prefer the polka dot one to the other one but both are beautiful.you've pulled it off again Sue- I wish I had your imagination,take care,x
Lovely card. It flows.XX
hi sue
love your card today. I don't know which one of the trees I like but I would do a couple of each.also like the polka dot back/g.and the flouish
does set the card of.the colour combo
is very fresh love the bow.have just recived two masks circles, fretwork.
will order the dots set next.
Love Carol xxx
He's not my uncle!
Love the embossing on the trees!
Hi Sue
Great card. Happy 4th July.
Margaret L
I love the card and the simplicity of the card is what makes it so beautiful.
Thank you for being so generous with your talent
Waterford - Ireland
It looks like I can put it off no longer and I should "think snow" and start making some Christmas cards. Thanks for great inspiration Sue. xxx
happy 4th july , love these dies , faaaaab card love all , it should be anchors away , with all this rain ,need a boat ,my summer wear wellies, lol
Love both cards but the embossing on the second version is my favourite
xx Sandra
Hi Sue. A very nice card. Very effective. Both version are nice but I think I prefer the flora embossing folder on the tree and the polka dot embossing as a snowy background. Love Tres x x x
Love your cards especially the tree embossed with the flora folder. I've started my christmas cards. Hugs x ChrisB
Hi Sue,
Oh wow! This card is sooooo gorgeous, possibly my favourite for a while. I love the embossing on the trees, the second one is my favourite I think. I just adore the colour combination, it looks really fresh.
Thanks again for more inspiration.
Amanda xx
Hi Sue - HAPPY 4TH JULY - when I visited you earlier this morning it had not registered that today was the 4th - anyway have a really good day celebrating.
Janet x
Hi Sue
Wow oh Wow oh Wow what a stunning Christmas card. Lovin the cream and dark green such a fresh idea for Christmas its gorgeous.
Happy 4th July enjoy your day
Luv n hugs Annx without an "e"
Lovely card!
I love the swirls on the big tree, it looks like snow :)
And I like best the version with the Flora embossibility.
Hi Sue, I really love this card, and will forgive you for it being a christmas card ha ha, especially as you gave us two examples. My conscience is slowly being pricked and I will try and get my christmas cards going by the weekend, and I am sure I will be blessing you when I can have a rest in December, although by then I suppose we should be thinking about New Year's Cards, ho hum a card maker's work is never done thank heavens!
Hi Sue
I wasn't too sure about the christmas tree die but liking it more now. I like both of the samples but if I Had to choose then the second one x but only just!
Hi Sue, I'm late with my post today! Love this card think I prefer the trees with the polka dots on it although both ways are lovely. Love Jean x
Love the tree now I've seen how you have done it, you certainly give us lots of inspiration
Love this card Sue ~ both versions. I've got this tree die and love the simplicity of it.
I love this one Sue! Well done I love the way the trees lead you in to the distance. Almost a promise of what's to come! I love Christmas keep them coming!
Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx
Happy 4th of July.
I love the pearl swirls on the large tree.
I recently bought some templates for beaded swirls and sheets of pearls and gems so I can use them to help me decorate my cards.
Hi Sue,
Lovely, dare I say it till I try it - quick and easy card that looks so good.
Best wishes
Beverley W
Lovely card Sue but that tree pales in comparison to the holiday tree.
Simply stunning
Vie
x
Would like to use the other fancy tree to do this card Sue as that is the one I have. Love the card. X
quite affective really Love the new lace die
Jane xx
another stunning card Sue but I cannot get into Christmas Crafting this early, but I must try otherwise its a Christms eve rush job...
Gorgeous Christmas card Sue, lovely trees and the embossing is fab. The swirl on the tree is a great idea too. TFS.
Hugs
Linda xxx
Beautiful card Sue, really lovely! I am working hard to get my Christmas cards made, but it's a slow process! Carole Z X
Am loving the Christmas tree theme :) x
Another lovely Christmas Card Sue - you are so versatile in your work
Phil D
Lovely card Sue, I am warming to the trees now.
Love Gay x
love the swirl on the tree a quick n easy card
Hi Sue,
Love both of these cards, but prefer the flora embossing. What a lovely idea putting the bling on the tree. Ann
Hi Sue,
A lovely card. Can I order mine lol, it will probably be a last minute effort as usual.
Sonia x
Lovely card Sue
Great card. There's always so much going on in your designs, and they look 'all of a piece', not just random embellishments together. I have to get the knack!
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x
Think I like the second one best Sue - the one with the flora embossing background. I also like the ribbon going across the card. There is one thing though (sorry) but I would have had a snowflake background on the white card - predictable or what?? LOL Lurve the swirlies loads.
Hugs Sue Pass xx
Hi Sue, another beautiful card, although simple, very striking!! Love Sam xxx
Hi Sue
Another stunning card- looks very simple but I bet it takes me ages! I like the second version best but that's just my opinion.
another beautiful christmas card i am loving the christmas trees they are fab xx
Great cards and early inspiration for Christmas xx
Hi Sue, Great Christmas card. Must start making some of mine soon, I usually have about 50 to make :/
Lorraine
Nice card! I'll have to keep the sentiment in mind the next few days as we're in the high 90s Farenheit here and practically melting from the heat. (Maybe it will help us to feel a little cooler! :)
Time to start the Christmas cards methinks!
Yet another gorgeous card Sue xx
These holiday trees seem to be growing on me. I am begining to see more and more projects using them. I really like the the embossing on the trees.
These holiday trees seem to be growing on me. I am begining to see more and more projects using them. I really like the the embossing on the trees.
Hi Sue
Another success story you make such beautiful cards
Take Care
Theresa x
Another beautiful card Sue, wish I could get in the mood to start my Christmas cards will probably have that last minute rush again x
I too didn't like the tree dies at first, but the more I see cards using it, it seems to grow on me. I like the second one best, take care, Alison :)
I like the flora embossed trees best too, although both are nice. This card has grown on me since I first saw it on tv and I shall definitely try it - thanks for the recipe,
Sue x
Hi Sue! After being away to sunny/wet Towyn in Wales (it's been nice weather for the ducks....love it really!) for a few days I've at last caught up on the comments.....can't help myself! Just love looking at your creations as 1, they are stunning & 2, for the inspiration, especially as Christmas is on the horizon! I love both of these cards as the dotted one cries out a "fun" card & the swirly one cries out simple but classy! The embossing transforms the trees so much. Great cards Sue, it has been & is a joy looking at them all! Can't wait to see the one's you're saving for us till a later date....! Congratulations to the winners on Sunday! Enjoy your prizes! xx Love Karen xx
Ps hope you've had a great Independance Day! xx Love Karen xx
i like the christmas trees, the cream and green tones work really well together
another stunning card!!! :)
Dear Sue
I did not log on to pc all day to try to get some work done. Which is why I am only now getting on to say Happy Fourth of July!! But you have posted a Christmas Card so Happy Christmas when it comes!. Beautiful card. Vee xx
lovely card sue
hi sue this is a lovely simple card quick enough to mass produce!!lol the trees look much better embossed thanks for the inspiration love lesley xx
ooo I like the sparkly dazzler, lol I cant quite get me head round the christmas cards in July Helen O xxx
ooo I like the sparkly dazzler, lol I cant quite get me head round the christmas cards in July Helen O xxx
Wasn'r sure if I liked this from the main picture but the close up with all the embossing makes it very clear. Love all the elements and I bet it looks great "in real life" xx
Hi Sue, Lovely, dare I say it till I try it - quick and easy card that looks so good. Best wishes Beverley W
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