Happy Sunday morning (and Veteran's Day in the US). Today's card was a complete experiment on my part, very unlike anything I have ever posted. You may love it or you may hate it, not sure which way this one will go, but I enjoyed making it and thought I would throw it out there (be gentle!) I started with a piece of dark blue card. I stamped my sentiment using a clear perfect medium pad and then heat embossed it with white powder. Next I put the entire piece in the Couture Creations Bauble Tree embossing folder and lined it up to the side of my sentiment. I ran it through my GC to get a positive impression with the tree. Using a snow cap Adirondack dabber, I lightly swiped over the tree, catching the top of the embossing, and I carried it across in sweeping lines across the background. I did this from the top to the bottom of my tree. I wanted a bit of a contrast so I used a Chipped Sapphire distress ink also. Using the ink direct from the side edge of the pad, I added a few swipes with it also for contrast. It sort of looked like a pretty decorated tree in the middle of a snow storm when I finished. LOL In the upper corner, I added one of the dies from the Create a Flake cut out of white glitter card. I love the way this die looks more like a star than a snowflake. I thought it was perfect for the corner. I did a bit of edge distressing with the blade of my scissors and then inked the edges lightly with Chipped Sapphire to give it more of a framed look. I matted it on white for contrast and pierced the inner mat edge to finish it off. This was a really quickie Christmas card (and nice if you like getting a tad messy too!) LOL
It is Sunday once again and also time for the winners of the Comment game to be announced. At least I am not a day ahead of myself this week! The winners are:
Liz Kervill!!!
Fluffycat!!!
Abuzz With Creativity (Clare)!!!
Congratulations! Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your prize! Just a little teaser, I have some exciting news to announce sometime this coming week so be sure to check in every day! All for now, Sue x
Happy Veterans day Sue. Wow what a fantastic card love it .x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWow it's just gorgeous. I love the blue background.
Happy Veterans Day.
Erica x
Hi Sue.
ReplyDeleteWow what a fab card I really love it. Happy veterans day.
Love Elaine
Hi Sue so different from your usual card and is just as gorgeous. Everything works so well together. Happy Veterans Day.
ReplyDeleteWilma x x
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card!!!
June x
I like the background looks great.
ReplyDeletexxx
LOVELY CARD SUE
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteHappy Veterans Day
Well this is different, I like the effect, the colours and design, a beautiful card.
Have a Great Day
Patricia x
great card, nice to see something completely different, happy veterans day. x congratulations to this weeks winners x
ReplyDeleteHappy veterans day sue over in the uk we call in poppy day but what a fab card can not wait for your news this week
ReplyDeleteTracy w x
Happy Veterans day Sue. love this card, hugs Pauline
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, what a stunning effect this is, i just love the card, and i agree with you that the snowflake die does look like a star.
ReplyDeletecongrats to the winners.
lv norma
Completely different for you, but its very effective!
ReplyDeleteIt's called Remembrance Sunday here in the UK and the Queen and lots of dignitaries lay poppy wreaths at the cenataph in London and ex-service men and women march past, very moving.We have a minutes silence all over the country at 11am.
There's your history lesson for today!
GM Sue - it's definitely different but I think I quite like it!
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Clare W
'morning Sue, love this card, even more techniques!! We are certainly fortunate to see your blog every day, thanks, Mabex
ReplyDeleteAnother technique...super !! Thanks Mabex
ReplyDelete'morning Sue, love this card, even more techniques!! We are certainly fortunate to see your blog every day, thanks, Mabex
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, your card is beautiful, so different from your usual cards but I love it. The tree is stunning.
ReplyDeleteI love your inky techniques and this is a lovely card! Ger x
ReplyDeletea truly beautiful card, Sue!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is certainly different from your usual style, but I for one love it! I adore the sort of arty look you have created with the dabber,and the the contrast with the white and blue is stunning. Almost like a real mixed media piece! Mounting it on the white with the paper piercing has given it a beautiful elegant finish and made it totally "Sue" despite the changed style. LOVE IT!!
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ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteYour Veterans day; Our Remembrance Day! Peace to all! We remember the fallen all over our country at cenotaphs in cities,towns and villages alike our motto 'Lest we forget'!
Now to this pretty card. If I am honest? Not your usual style which I love. This card is lovely but does not differentiate itself, based on the photo, from the many you can buy in the shops. The point of handmade cards being that you can't just go and by them, certainly not your normal exquisite creations and that's what makes them so special.
But don't be downhearted Sue it is not a criticism of you it is very lovely and may appeal to those who do not have all the spellbinders to play with, being clear clean and relatively easy to follow for a beginner. Thanks for trying something different I just prefer your usual. I think when you find a style you love it is difficult to change! :)
Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx
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ReplyDeleteWeird! My comment got posted three times hence the double removal!
ReplyDeleteCrafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx
Love it
ReplyDeleteLovely effects, Sue, and I guess NOT so easy to achieve - by me!
ReplyDeleteTend to agree with Heather Rogers, it's the Spellbinders which really get to us and make your cards so special.
However, like it a lot and thanks for new ideas.
'P' in Wales.
Hi Sue I think this card is simple and stunning In style and the technique is something I will try. I truly love it no fuss just super. Rita x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, This card is such a change, but I love it, I love the graded colours going down the page and Christmas Tree, it looks quite magical.
ReplyDeleteHappy Veterans Day.
You are such a tease, I can't wait now to see what the exciting news is ha ha.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely card.
ReplyDeleteGr Elly
Quite a surprise to see this, it is gorgeous. I love that background. Some useful techniques on there. Happy veterans day.
ReplyDeleteAudrey x
This is beautiful and so different.
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration.
M
Gorgeous card, I love it. Happy Veterans Day.
ReplyDeleteClare x
Good Morning Sue. Happy Rememberence Day.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest I'm a bit undecided about the card probably because its so different to your usual style but love the colour.
Val in Spain xx
Hiya Sue,
ReplyDeleteLove the card. Fab colour. I love getting mess too.
Nice to see you having a go out of your comfort zone. Just shows how good the GC is. X
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteI love today's card because it is so different from your other cards.. Yes I think your cards are amazing when you use the Spellbinders but not everybody can afford them,so it's nice to try another technique. I have this embossing folder and just use it plain embossed but this really brings the tree out I will definitely be trying to make this card thanks for the idea. Your Veteran's Day our Remembrance Day, I am off to attend the service at our cenotaph. You are such a tease Sue I am so excited now waiting for your news hope its not too long a wait LOL
HUGS X
Good Morning Sue! on Rememberence Sunday in the UK, a sad but necessary day to pay respect.
ReplyDeleteCould you do this card with the Spellbinder Tree embossed in the same way? I don't have the Couture Folder, a nice effect with all sorts of possibilities.
Looking forward to your news!
LoveMarg
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteI really like this card though I'm not too sure on the distressing - I think I would have just blended the outer parts a bit darker instead. I think a bit of sparkle on the tree to give it that cold, crisp look would have finished it off fab - but then I'm a glitter addict lol!!
Tan xx
Wow Sue another great card love the colour and its great to see different techniques. X
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteHappy Veterans/ Rememberance day, our thoughts are with all the soldiers, past and present today, hope everyone is wearing a Poppy today.
Todays card is lovely, I love it when you throw something different into the mix, the card looks really snowy and misty, love it.
Congrats to the winners.
Have a great day today.
Michelle(happy2craft)
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWell this is certainly a change for you - but i am loving it. Definately a winner, sometimes we need to visit outside the comfort zone.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Wow I love this, the blue swirly background is fab and the white stands out so well against it.
ReplyDeleteWishing everyone well on Remembrance Sunday or Veterans Day, whichever side of the pond you're on.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue and so very different from your usual style.
Congratulations to this weeks winners
xx Sandra
Such a different card from you Sue and it works - the blue is stunning against the white. Can't wait to find out your news, you are such a tease! Beautiful sunny frosty morning here but at least it will be dry for the Remembrance Day parades across the country today. Enjoy your day - Yvonnexx
ReplyDeleteGM. Sue an unusual card but I like it a lot. Don't have this folder but my try with holiday tree. Happy Veterans Day. Liz in Scotland
ReplyDeleteThis really is something different, but I think it looks great! Hugs! xx
ReplyDeletemorning Sue
ReplyDeleteSo so different especially for you but doesn't it look wonderful. I really like the snowstorm effect and it's a must for the 'to try' folder.
Janet x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWow what a lovely card it's so effective.
Happy Veterans Day,
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteI love this card it looks so effective. I have just bought those snowflake dies and yes that one makes a pretty star.
Sue xxx
Hi Sue, I really like this card, beautiful in it's simplicity. Happy Veterans day and Rememberance Sunday. Congrats to the winners. Bx
ReplyDeleteLove the dark blues with the white Sue. Beautiful card that would really stand out among other cards. Remembrance Sunday here in the UK so thinking of those we have lost and praying for the safety of those still in danger. Pat x
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely card Sue you never cease to amaze with your ideas.Hope remembrance sunday passes peacefully for everyone everywhere,take care,x.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely card Sue you never cease to amaze with your ideas.Hope remembrance sunday passes peacefully for everyone everywhere,take care,x.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your cards but I especially love this one coz I'm not a fussy/flower/ribbon type of girl -although I am getting there! I love the colours, even more things to add to my Wish List I'm gonna have a play with the Spellbinders tree die and white card wiv Black Soot...
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA very sad day for many people here and in the US we must not forget those who have lost their lives for their country.
A very different card for you Sue but its very pretty.
Have a good day.
Lydia
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Hi Sue,
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely Xmas card - another one right up my street. And it would look great in dark green, too - or gold........ how do you think of all these lovely designs!
I sign in every day anyway, for my daily fix of your cards, but now I'm intrigued...........
Well I love it! It must be hard to pluck up the courage to show us something different when your usual cards are so well known and have such a defined style, but you should do it more often sue. Your creativity is wonderful. Now you are a tease, I'll be wondering all day what your news is lol! Love maddy x
ReplyDeleteI love this one Sue, absolutely gorgeous
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well on this Sunday veterans/ remembrance day .
Your card today is different to your usual style i like it , but i would not make it , as i like to do the fussy bits of ribbon bows bling etc
Have a good day
Elaine H X
This is so different but it is beautiful. I love it xx
ReplyDeletebeautiful creation, xxxxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue from a sunny frosty Selby.....how innovative is this for a card ,goodness knows how you think of things to do , it's lovely.....very classy....I like it!
ReplyDeleteAre you and Mom doing anything for Veterans Day?
I am watching the rememberance day parade this morning such a moving sight......
a big hug to you and Mom xxxxxxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeletea different card for you, but superb as always.
Have a wonderful crafty day.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Wow stunning card!! Almost ethereal.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, It is Remembrance Sunday here and for me a time to have a quiet think. My little grandson went with his school to in his words 'to the graveyard to leave messages for the dead soldiers, which they had written on bananna skins, so the would rot into the ground'. I thought it was a lovely way of teaching the young children. Not so sure what the caretaker thought about all those bananna skins, but as my grandson said they will rot into the ground.
ReplyDeleteThe card is fantastic Sue, it gives a sort of watery feel. I like this one very much.
Love Rosemarie xx
Morning Sue, It always good to try new techniques and style of cards. I love it, great idea of putting it thru embossing folder. Emma
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue, Happy Veterans/Remembrance Day. What a brilliant effect on this card another great idea you have come up with. Just think I would layer it up onto a different colour card. Hugs xx
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ReplyDeleteI love it. I first saw the blue (well, to quote Christine Keeler, "you would, wouldn't you?") and it was a surprise, but it's beautiful. You can certainly handle colour!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday morning to you too, and Remembrance Day here in the UK!
Thank you, Sue
Christine
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Hi Sue, This is right up my street. To me the tree looks like a reflection in moving water. Stunning and I will definitely will be having a go at this one. I have done it with a baubles mask, using red card and gold dabber. A special day of remembering our past.
ReplyDeleteMy Mother lost 2 husbands in the war, so our family has lots to remember. Hugs, Carol S.xx
very different for you sue i like it though. and here to remembrance sunday for all thoses who gave up so much for us all and those who are still out there in danager ..our thoughts are with all the uk and us troops .. ..
ReplyDeletesarah ..xx
Wow what a stunning card. I love the effects.
ReplyDeleteSC
This is just sooooooo beautiful. I love the blue color and the stamp is just gorgeous, and together it´s simply perfect.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWow this is gorgeous so different but wonderful.
Enjoy Veterans Day.
Margaret
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Really like this card it is so unusual must try this idea. It suits the mood of today Peace and tranquility......
Veteran's day for the US and Rememberance Sunday here in the UK
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteThis card is lovely sometimes it is good to do something different. From these sessions other ideas just pop into our heads,keep up the good work we all appresiate i.
Remembering all those who have given their lives for their country.
Anna
looked at this card first and didn't like it at all but by the end of reading your description I had changed my mind .Not bad at all .Laura O
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card, some more of the same please. Happy veterans day and Remenberance day in the UK.
I shall try this technique with a few of my tree stamps enbossed with white as I don't have a tree folder. Pat @ Witney Oxfordshire
Morning Sue, different! But so effective, suits the mood for today 11hr 11day 11month, for us to remember those who gave up so much for us. Take care, can't wait for your exciting news. Jess xx
ReplyDeleteVery different for you Sue but stunning as always. I can see that this would be a quick card to make. Looking forward to hearing your special news next week too!
ReplyDeleteNow this is unusual and just my style - love it!
ReplyDeleteI like this card. It's different but it has a certain appeal to it. Strange hoe in th eUS it's called Veterans Day and here it's Called Remberance Daybut we're all honouring our armed forces! Hugs Sonia x
ReplyDeleteI for one love it Sue!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Sue - I love this card - the background is great and although you have explained how you have done it, I would love to see it pictorially - I have never used the dabbers but I'd like to give it a go. Really would like to see more of your 'experiments' Sue. I'm sure that whatever style you go with, you will master it and make it your own. love lilygee xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue gorgeous card love everything about it especially the colours stunning. Happy veterans day its also rememberance day here in uk xx hazel
ReplyDeleteVery different card Sue and I like it! Thinking of the Veterans today and over here in the UK, remembering our own fallen on Remembrance Sunday, hugs Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteYes I love this card. I think it works well.May borrow the idea this week.
ReplyDeleteClarissa,X
Hi Sue very interesting card, I will be following your blog all week anyway and cannot wait for the news! Take care Love Michelle xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeletehave to be honest wasn't sure about the background so decided to try it for myself this morning. It looks fab the phot does not do the background justice. Everyone should try this tecnique it looks fab
leslee
Hi Sue I absoluteley love this card!!! Have a good Veterans Day.
ReplyDeleteI like it, different but st6ill beautiful angxxxx
ReplyDeleteI think it's gorgeous but don't think I'll be trying this one, I'd be messing that up for sure!!
ReplyDeleteMol x
love the card would need to watch how you did this to understand were your coming from. will have to give this ago.
ReplyDeletegreat as always
sue xx
Morning sue ad its rememberance sunday here im just watching the parade it is so sad. My son as just joint the navy. On more of a happy note this card is wonder full but i dont thing that i will be able to do this but i do like it. Take care sue
ReplyDeleteDebs Artliff
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! I thought the tree was a stamp until I read through your blog entry. Very impressive (no pun intended, LOL).
As you say quite different from your 'usual', but hey, what would life be if we stayed the same?
All the best,
Sue
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteFab card, love it,
Margaret L
Love the card Sue, the tree is amazing I have just bought the tree die at the NEC show so will have to try this technique. Hugs Ann
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, what an absolutely fantastic card, brilliant. Lol Lynne M
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI just love this card, very different from your usual style but thats good because because you are showing us new techniques to try.
On this Remembrance Sunday/Veterans Day thinking of all of those who passed away so we might live in a better world.
Love BrenLel
Hi Sue. The card for today is very nice but not the sort of card I would make (sorry.) Just personal opinion. Congrats to the winners. Have a lovely day love Tres x x x
ReplyDeleteNot your usual Sue but the main thing is that you enjoyed making it, surly that is the point of crafting. A friend of mine asked me once, why I bothered to make cards when you can buy them so cheaply, 'philistine'. Its the journey we all love, and that is the point.
ReplyDeleteHappy Vetern's Day and big thanks to men and women like your dad who served for us. I love this card!!!! !
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I'm watching the Remembrance Day service and parade at the Cenotaph on TV. It always brings a tear to the eye whilst remembering family members who fought in WW2 and survived but have now died. I'm sure you and your mum will be remembering your dad. We owe them all such a debt of gratitude.
ReplyDeleteToday's card - I'm not really sure about it at the moment. I shall have to study it some more. Maybe it is one of those that look better in the flesh.
Thank you for making me a winner and congratulations to the other two. (Delay in posting this as the internet went down).
Frances
Afternoon Sue, lovely card for today and also for Remberence Day. Love the colour too.
ReplyDeleteJune xx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA cold but sunny Rememberance/Veteran's Day here.
I wouldn't have recognized this card as being yours, but by the time I'd finished reading how it was done I was both wanting to have a go and had some other ideas of my own - it shows what a wonderful inspiration you are to us.
Thank you Sue.
Congrats to the winners,
Sue xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA FAB card right up my street....embossing stamping inks distress....mmmm my kinda crafting, while I love your spellbinders crafting I first remember seeing you create amazing cards with stamps and inks and have been a follower every since....lol no not a stalker a follower...More please Sue!!
Rememberance Day/Veterans Day Take time to remember... Have a great Sunday
MaggieH
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautifully different card today, simple yet stunning.
Donna Jones
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI really like it.
Beverley W
Lovely card. I like to see different styles of card. Very pretty indeed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a different card from your usual ones. So interesting. Wishing you a peaceful Rememberance Sunday. xx
ReplyDeleteHm, not quite so keen on this one, I think it's the smudgy blue that is kind of putting me off a bit.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a snowflake as a star though
Fantastic card Sue. Looks great! Happy Veterans Day!!
ReplyDeleteHazel
It's certInly different but I think ifi tried it it would just look like a baby did it!
ReplyDeleteNice effect though
It's remembrance Sundsy here, 2 mins silence @ 11:00am.
ReplyDeleteI love this card & definitely something I'd love to try myself. You always make such beautiful cards & never cease to amaze me. Your mind must be constantly whirring away.
Karen x
Love your card Sue and the great ideas/techniques you share with us.
ReplyDeleteI've just been watching the Remembrance Day Parade from London.
Always makes me feel very humble.
Sylvia
happy veterans say & let us all not forget out heroes all over the world.
ReplyDeletei do THINK i like the card but a bit out there for you....doesnt do for us all to like the same things. life would be soooo boring if we did. x
Gorgeous Sue, I love it.
ReplyDeleteWith it being Veterans Day and Rememberance Day, I thought we might see a poppy or two.
ReplyDeleteBut I love the card you did , so so different for you.
Gail C x
Sorry not for me. I think that is a first for me and one of your cards.
ReplyDeleteA very different card to your usual style. I like it despite the absence of ribbon/button/multiple layers. x
ReplyDeleteMorning, Bob and I like this, more please :)
ReplyDeleteHi sue I think its very important to remember all our fallen heroes who died so that we can live in peace. As for the card yeah you've gone back to what I first seen you do-getting messy with inks!! Love it I think I've still got a few of your stamping shows on sky+ lol,I seem to remember you making an animal skin background stamp using the waste from stamp sheets!! I thought that was genius.it would be great if you could show a card like this every now and then. Love lesley xx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteIt is Remembrance Day here, we held our 2 minutes silence at 11am on this the 11th day of the 11th month.
I do love the tree and the star/snowflake but not keen on the blue background..perhaps better with shades of blue using a brayer??
Happy Veterans/Rememberance day Sue! Where would be without those wonderful brave men & women...? The parade we have to remember them really hits the heart because it's not just the bygone years we are so thankful for, it's the now too xx This card is beautiful Sue. A different but simple card. I like how you try different techniques to show us how to "think outside the box" whatever you do! Thank you Sue xx Love Karen xx
ReplyDeletePs Congratulations to the winners! xx Love Karen xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteI love the card. It is really lovely. Have a nice day.
Joan xx
Hi sue,
ReplyDeleteI just love this card, one of my favourites for a while. It looks really Christmassy. Xx
Regards Amanda .
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteThis a beautiful card the colours are just stunning and using the dabber is a great idea, will definitely try that my self. Well done. Happy Veterans Day
love
Jan Caven
Hello Sue, Happy Veterans/Remembrance Sunday, we owe so much to the brave men and women from the UK and US. The service at the Cenotaph in London was very moving
ReplyDeleteWhat a suprise today, I love this card and though it is not your usual style, the techniques are brilliant, the colour is so crisp, Agree the snowflake die is more like atar, it is gorgeous.
Congratulations to the lucky winners.
I sign in everyday and am on tenterhooks to hear your exciting news.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx
Thank you Sue, your blog is always encourageing adn inspirational. Todays is no exception. i really like your finnished card. i like to see all the different techniques and whilst my experiments don't always give me such good results I like to see it when it really works for others.
ReplyDeleteNot a messy crafter, don't like getting my hands dirty lol. I prefer your spellbinder creations bows, buttons and stuff from your craft stash, even thought it frustrates me when I cannot get the items you demonstrate in some of you wonderful creations.
ReplyDeleteJane xx
I love getting messy and inky as well as trying to be creative with my dies I love this card xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWow- certainly different and I love it!!More please.Happy Veterans Day Sue.
Great new technique to try! Love the card, always good to try something different and quite a quick card to make. Thanks Sue.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue...I really like this card...the colors go well together and indeed it looks like a snow storm...oh how I miss the Canadian snow!!!...but no worries my friends in Toronto keep me informed LOL...We also have Veterans Day but we call it 'Rememberance Day'.
ReplyDeleteSue can you please give some demos using mica flakes as I now have the silver and gold...I've used double sided tape with them but not sure where to go next. Thank you
Oh and the card is a keeper!
Take care. Deborah.H. :)
Happy veterans day Sue is that the same as our Armistice day. the card is fab just shows what you can do with an embossing folder and ink .Carolx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, it's gorgeous!! Very unusual and different to the norm - I love it. Hugs Sam xxx
ReplyDeleteWow, what different yet pretty card!
ReplyDeleteIt looks very magical :)
Love it x
ReplyDeletejust lovely Lynda x
ReplyDeleteI love this card - my favourite colour is blue so this ticks all the boxes.
ReplyDeleteSylvia
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I love inky cards and this one is gorgeous! xx
ReplyDeleteI for one love this card Sue - beautiful Christmas card and so different to what you normally show us.
ReplyDeleteA question about the GC Sue if you please - I'm getting a bit fed up with the fact that when I emboss anything with it the tan mat sticks to the plate and the embossing folder and I have to peel it off!!!! Is this normal Sue? Should I try to get rid of some static with something or other? Hope there's an answer to this problem cos it's driving me nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fabulous Sue, love this card, and as I cant craft without getting messy, this project would be right up my street!!!
ReplyDeleteVery different, but fabulous. I am going to have a go at this method. Thank you for your daily blogs, they brighten up my inbox!! Ellie xx
ReplyDeleteSo much not your normal style but I absolutely love it!!
ReplyDeleteA great card Sue, I love it. I also can't wait to hear what your news is.
ReplyDeletelove this card, i like geting messy so right up my street, judith x
ReplyDeletehi Sue.
ReplyDeleteA very different card this week. I like this technique.
Hi Sue.
ReplyDeleteI like this one.
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Hi Sue...A beautiful card....i love everything about it.....I love getting messy too.so will have to have a play.....
ReplyDeleteCongrats to this weeks winners.
Happy crafting
Chrissie x x x
Hi Sue, Love this look it came out
ReplyDeletegreat must try this one.happy Veterans Day or Rememberance Day
it doesn't really matter what we call it as long as we remember, Nancyd xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteI really like this card the background is wonderfull
You are a tease but will check in to see your news
Take Care
Theresa x
Gorgeous simply gorgeous.Hugs Sheila.x
ReplyDeleteabsolutly fab card Sue love the background
ReplyDeletehugs Chris x
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ReplyDeleteHappy Veterans day to you too. It is Rememberance Sunday here in the UK.
ReplyDeleteI think this is absolutely stunning! I love it!! The tree just pops and it sure does look like it is in a snow storm. Loving the Peace sentiment too.
I can't wait to hear what news you have to share.
Hugs
Linda xxx
Evening Sue
ReplyDeleteVery late with looking at your post today!! Love this card even though it is very different from your usual style. I wonder what news you have for us, maybe a new die designed by you???? Congratulations to all the lucky winners. love Jean x
Hi Sue. Glad you keep bringing us new ideas and techniques. Would like to try this with lights on be tree. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a big wow from me.love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat card ,I have just done the bauble card with the frosted deer in it was so simple and looks stunning thank you .Melanie
ReplyDeleteI have to start by saying how excited I was seeing my name on the comment game today! Yay! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sue! I love using my inks! Got loads, but I never seem to have the colour I want when I'm after a spacific one!!! Don't have that embossing folder, but thought I could stamp a large tree instead & emboss that with embossing powder so that its raised. Should give a similar look?! How stunning is yours though?! Claire xxx
Me likey very much. Sometimes abstract can be cor blimey in a good way !!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the surprise or tomorrows card.
I love your experiment Sue!! lainey x
ReplyDeleteI love this embossing folder but one I can't get hold of just as tied together!!!
ReplyDeletelovely card x
A different but veru effective card. I'm glad you are experimenting. Gives us some good ideas :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a change for you Sue but its very effective and I love it!!! great card...... x
ReplyDeleteIt is so different for you Sue but I love it, it is good that you experiment - you can bring us even more great tips. thanks so much
ReplyDeletelove Dee x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeletePlain simple and so easy to do I bet you were out your comfy zone with this one lol but I think it's great .
Can't wait to find out your sneaky news but I do hope spellbinders are going to make you a full time designer so you can keep coming up with super cards.
Thank you
Lizzie (serial copycat)xox
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love to get a bit inky! So this is one to try.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Joan B.
I love it Sue, it's just so serene with th ecolours you have chosen - at least that's how it makes me feel when I look at it. Can't wait to hear your exciting news!
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If I'm being really honest - this one is not for me, sorry - but I do like the snowflake star! Looking forward to hearing your news.....X
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!!! What a departure from your usual cards, but this one is just fabulous - really like both the theme and the intense blue colour which is so unusual for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteSusan
Very atmospheric card - love it! Makes me think of snowstorms.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea
Su (Soop)
Sue, I love this card what a wonderful technique, must have a go Hugs x
ReplyDeleteStunning effects- looks like a tree glistening on water on a moonlit night, very peaceful so the sentiment was spot on as well! As others have said, I think I'd need to watch you demonstrate this one I understand what your are describing but seems out of my league for sure! Keep em coming sue you make my day
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ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to use that embossing folder, glad I brought it now that I seen what you done with it. Hugs melody xXx
ReplyDeleteBore Da Sue, Fantastic card. Must have the folder so that I can try this technique. Looking forward to hear the news.
ReplyDeletemissed this yesterday internet was playing up .lovely card
ReplyDeleteI love this one Sue, I love getting a wee bit messy so this is right up my street, it looks fantastic! Congratulations to the lucky winners too. xxx
ReplyDeleteYEP Sue this is for me card, great love messy crafting, if no embossing folder could use tree die embossed through card would be similar.
ReplyDeletelooking forward to what you have to tell us
regards
lorraine
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Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love this card so very pretty and so different to your others,
This is a great experiment and you've pulled it off brilliantly. What a great idea you had.
I hope Veterans Day went ok, it was Remembrance Sunday here I expect it was along the same lines.
Best wishes from katielou x
Although not your normal style I still love it
ReplyDeleteVery different but very good
Vie
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I loved the blue...
ReplyDeleteCongrats, girls!!!
hi Sue
ReplyDeleteFab card as usual such an inspiration for us all. Sue, I have just seem one of your Oct cards called sweet Thoughts. Fantastic idea to emboss the die onto the card. But won't it cut through?. I only have a cuttlebug but would love to have some instructions regarding embossing only. Sorry to see you weren't at the NEC this year.
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteNow that is what you call....'A Beautiful Christmas ' card!!! Unfortunately, it took me a long day and half of the evening hunting for the Bauble tree embossing folder...no luck! Hope you can get us back the folder as it is so pretty...I love, love, love, love this card! I thought, it has to have all the works...the big bows, wide ribbons and my mistake, it doesn't need it...it is beautiful as it is! Thank you very much for your hard work and dedication Sue...we do appreciate it. Lots of love, Aggie xxx
This is nice! Great to see you getting messy with the distress inks ;o
ReplyDeletewhat a striking card, I love it - Gill
ReplyDeletewhat a striking card, I love it - Gill
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