Happy weekend everyone! A channel card in black and white for you today. I started by embossing my coconut white card using the Couture Creations Houndstooth folder ( you know how I love my houndstooth patterns!) I cut the piece so that I could make a channel in my card as a border. I added mounting foam to both pieces so I was able to raise it for dimension. Next I applied my sticky self adhesive sheet to my black and white striped piece of card. I peeled the backing paper off of it and covered it with micro beads for texture. I glued this piece to a larger piece of white card, then attached the two pieces of my embossed background over it leaving about an inch gap for it to be seen. I cut two of the pretty swirls from the Heartfelt Creations Dutch Iris die set. I put glue on the edges only and laid it down so the swirls bridged the gap, creating my channel. Next I cut one of the Decorative Oval windows and nipped out the crossbar. I cut two of the Vintage Lace Accent pieces, one in black and one in white. I offset them and stamped my sentiment in the centre of the white one. I added flatback white pearls to the centre area for a bit of the bling and pierced the edges to wrap it all up. A good for any occasion sort of card I think!
Now for the part you have been waiting for! Such a response yesterday, I think I should giveaway stuff everyday! I really enjoy reading all your comments everyday so thank you for taking the time to make my day special too. Creative Expressions have shipped out loads of the project books I am told. If you want to find one to purchase (if your name wasn't drawn!), then just have a look at their website for a list of stockists. The name that I have drawn out as the winner of the project book is:
Carol Clarke!!!
Congratulations! Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your project book! All for now, Sue x
Good morning Sue, the card is simply stunning I love this classy effect. Congratulations to Carol for winning the book - mine is ordered so I cant wait to see it.
ReplyDeleteHaving troible leaving my comment so hope I am successful this time.love the card and will never understand why you are always so surprised by the volume and comments we leave for you.your work and your blog is a joy to follow,take care,x.
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeletewhat a stunning black and white card you have done today thankyou for so many beautiful card Tracy W x
Love the monochrome card, and the channel effect, It's a very upmarket card. Well done Carol, will have to order a copy of the book myself xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, stunning card as always! Congrats to the winner. Have a great day...xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteanother superb card. Love the black and white, and the channel you make .
Have a wonderful crafty day.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
What a beautiful card
ReplyDeletehugs Linda
Morning Sue....Another beauty....Love the channel effect...Thank you Sue for taking the time to share your beautiful cards with us everyday...Congrats to Carol.....
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Chrissie x x x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteAlthough not a lover of Black and White this is a pretty card and the white is more dominant so quite like it.
Congratulations to Carol on winning the project book I can't wait to get mine!
Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx
Stunning! I love the combo of black and white and the center piece is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Finland, Eemeli
Yeah! My Project Book is on its way!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your work Sue!
Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx
GM Sue - like this one. Project book has been successfully ordered.
ReplyDeleteRgs
Clare W
Good Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteLove, this creation, beautiful as usual.
CONGRATULATIONS!! on the Project Book it is fantastic, got mine yesterday. Beautifully produced and such a reasonable price. Bring on No2...............
Congratulations to the winner of the Book she will love it.
Have a Great Day
Patricia xx
Beautiful card yet again. Black and white always looks so elegant.
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Hi Sue, again you have surpassed yourself with this beautiful card. Love the monochrome feel and the channel effect. Got my book on order from Sam Poole's shop can't wait for it to arrive.
ReplyDeleteWilma x x
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Gatwick, I love this card, I think the white on white and black and white have become my favorites. Lovely
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is a softer look for a monochrome card. Simply beautiful. Love houndstooth too. X
Good morning sue before i start i would like to congratulate carole. Well sue what can i say about this card it is stunning i love the black and white look and you have used my faverite dies of all. I would just like tosay if it wasnt for you i wouldnt know what to do will my dies. I now have got about 30 sets and ive only been using dies for about 12 months. Take care sue.
ReplyDeleteDebs Artliff
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteThe black and white look so elegant, it's been a while since you used the houndstooth embossing folder I had forgotten all about it. I love the channel look on a card it gives the card some interest. Congratulations to Carol I have ordered mine from Sams shop and can't wait for it to arrive.
Hugs x
Good Morning Sue. I love the channel effect and use it more and more on my cards. This is such a classy card. Really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWell done Carol - I'm going to have to buy my book.
Val in Spain xxx
Gorgeous and beautiful card Sue
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx :)
Wonderful Sue. Hugs Sheila.x
ReplyDeleteWonderful Sue. Hugs Sheila.x
ReplyDeleteYet another beautiful card Sue. I like the little touch of black and white. Gives it a lift. Christine x
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis style of card really appeals to me, love black and white, it looks so classic and elegant. Amazing comments on the blog yesterday, you must be over the moon today Sue, the Project book is what everyone wants - you need to do one with only your creations - it would be a sell out every time. Congratulations Carol.
Have a great weekend Sue.
Michelle(happy2craft)
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the black and white look very clean and chic.
Morning Sue, Congratulations to Carol, you lucky lady.
ReplyDeleteYour card today is absolutely beautiful, I love black and white, and the channel is gorgeous with the microbeads and foliage on top. Like you say, this can be used for numerous occasions, it's one I will be trying, thank you Sue.
Lots of love ferom Patricia xx
The card is soo gorgeous! love each line! =)
ReplyDeleteI really love this design Sue - so versatile, and could easily be made into a man's card by changing the colours and maybe the embellishment over the open strip! So inspirational as always. Thanks, Susan
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Sue! Thanks for all your inspiration!x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, I love all the different textures in this card and in gorgeous monochrome. Can't wait to see the project book, off to hopefully pick up my copy! Keep up great work.x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAnd I love this card, too............. Didn't know that it was called a channel card.
Your black and white design, as ever, is so elegant. Another absolute stunner.
Have a great weekend.
morning Sue
ReplyDeleteBlack and White always good - a simple looking card but gives itself to so many variations. Ideal for any occasion and any gender. I really like it.
Congrat to the lucky winner.
Still trying to find a supplier for the book but carrying on.
Janet x
Morning Sue, this card is gorgeous. I like everything about it. Well done Carol I hope you have many hours of pleasure flicking through the pages and following some of the designs. Hugs Sonia x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card love the tunnel idea must try that one.
Enjoy your weekend.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteAlways very striking in black and white and this one certainly is. You come up with so many wonderful ideas. The comments are well deserved.
Audrey x
I really like todays card Sue, and am going to try making it in a Christmas version, using snowflakes for the focal point with my message and a christmas backing paper in my channel. Thanks for the great inspiration as always,
ReplyDeleteBig hugs
Maxine xx
Hi Sue Once again a stunning card ,love the simplicity of it and no big bow ,that suits me.
ReplyDeleteLove Marion
Striking card Sue, love the B&W, congrats Carol.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, love your channel cards. Congrats to Carol, hoping I will be able to order mine soon. Bx
ReplyDeleteAnother fab card.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAnother fuss free card, simply beautiful.
Donna Jones
Morning Sue another stunning card need i say more xx hazel
ReplyDeletebeautiful black and white card, I am not surprised how many comments you get. Your cards always stunning and love how generous you are with your time and inspiration. thanks angxxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning. just love it. well done to Carole. .... off to find a stockist
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely card sue, love the channel with the pretty swirls. Thank you for all the fab card designs. Maddy x
ReplyDeleteSue congratulations 400 comments on your blog yesterday WOW.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Carol so pleased for you.
Todays card is so elegant I just love it all, Love BrenLel
Another striking card to admire. I must try the channel technique.
ReplyDeleteThis mornings card is a stunner Sue,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Carol for winning the book... Lucky lady
xx Sandra
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the card. I love the idea with the channel in it. it's very classy. Congratuations to Carol for winning the project book. I cann't wait until I can get mine from the shops.
Love Elaine
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful creation well done you,and well done to Carol too .
Have a nice weekend
Elaine H X
Lovely clean and simple design Sue. Well done Carol - enjoy your book. Mine is ordered so I hope Mr Postman gets a move on! Pat x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, looks very elegant in the black and white.
ReplyDeleteClare x
Lovely card. I really like that swirl, it creates real impact. Well done Carol for winning the book. Off to source a copy now!
ReplyDelete|Hi Sue, I like this card classy in black and white well done
ReplyDeleteSue xx
My favourite colour combination in cards and fashion.Always so elegant XX
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteLove this card, love black and white.
Well done to Carol for winning the book. Love Jean x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning card , I love black and white. I have this window die and not had any inspiration on how to use it thanks Sue now I have.
Carol is a lucky lady I'm sure she will enjoy the book.
Have a good day.
Lydia
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Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful creation from the Sue Wilson creative stable. I love it. I love how you do the channel in the card it adds such dimension and if you have an embossing folder hard to match it doesn't matter.
Well done Carol on winning the book, I have just ordered mine so should be here after the weekend
Have a great weekend
Xxxxx
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful classy card and I have all the dies so will be able to have a try at this one! Lucky winner of the book, fortunately mine is ordered with Sam Poole so will not have long to wait.
Margaret
Another lovely card Sue full of good ideas. I have this embossing folder but not used it yet, so this has motivated me to get it out from the drawer! Congratulations to Carol - lucky girl, but hopefully I shall have one very soon. Enjoy your weekend Sue, love Yvonnexx
ReplyDeletelove the card sue
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, lovely card again today, what i love about your cards is you never stick to the same layout all the time, you mix it all up which is perfect. Emma
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card,I love black and white as much as I love white on white
ReplyDeleteChristine xx
love what you have created here Sue :) lainey x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card - I really like the channel cards that you do, makes such a pleasant change. I think that this is a really well balanced card and love all of the individual elements.
So different its stunning !
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the Black and White and layout of this card
Thank You
Lizzie (serial copycat)xox
Lovely black and white ensemble Sue - like it that there is minimal inking too.
ReplyDeleteAll round a fabulous card.
Paula x x x
px.x Congratulations to Carol on being drawn out to win the projects book... well done.
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteReally like the channel cards it really gives a statement look. I love the way that you pull it all together.
Congratulations to Carol - mine is on the way and should be here next week - Christmas come early.
Have a great weekend
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Morning Sue, excellent card once again black and white is so elegant. I hope Creative Expressions have printed thousands of books, because I think they will need them according to the comments on your blog. Congratulations to Carol. Take care, Jess xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLovely classic card, must try this channel thingy. Thank you for your inspiration x
Good Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteFantastic number of comments yesterday. Heaven knows how you find the time to read them all. Lucky Carol!
Love the monochrome look today and I agree it could be for many occasions.
Happy Weekend.
Sue
This is soooo gorgeous Sue, I just love black and white projects and this is gorgeous, really beautiful work again. And Congratulations to Carol winning the projectbook. I know, you´ll get loads of great fun with it.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week-end everyone.
Congrats to Carol - well done not that I'm jealous or anything! I love monochromatic cards but usually do them for men Great to see a really feminine, pretty take on the theme
ReplyDeleteI really love monochrome cards and this is one of my type of cards but have to say yesterdays might be changing my thoughts!
ReplyDeleteMol x
lovely monochrome card Sue, very elegant xx gail from eastbourne
ReplyDeletecongrats to Carol xx gail
ReplyDeleteLove the card but so upset I didn't win! Bittersweet!
ReplyDeleteHello Sue, WOW congratulations on over 400 comments yesterday and congratulations to lucky Carol, enjoy.
ReplyDeleteLove this card, the monochrome is classy and the channel effect is so effective, making this a truly stunning card.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLove the channel with the swirls over it and this would look good in any colour combo. You mentioned a while ago that you were going to try and add the dimensions of your cards. When I try to make similar designs they always end up looking too busy. I think it's because I'm not using a big enough base card to start with and I struggle to find the right size envelopes or big enough size paper to make them.
Beverley W
A lovely card Sue, of to see where I can get the project book. Congratulations Carol
ReplyDeleteI love black and white and this card is gorgeous! Congratulations to Carol xx
ReplyDeletehello sue,nice card today. have just ordered the creative exspression ne book issue one yes. they are available vi jullia whatts amazon acount,be quick as i should think they will fly. love bluebell-flowerwood.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sue, love the black and white. Congrats to Carol for winning the book :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteJust got back from holiday to isle of wight. Looked forward to seeing your card today, after almost a week. it didn't let me down. Beautiful.
Margaret L
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAfter saying yesterday that I hadn't posted for a while 'cos I had run out of words to describe your beautiful cards. Sue, I love, love , love this one. I haven't got soone of the dies, but am sure I can substitute or put it on the Christmas wish list lol. Congratulations Carol.
Sonia x
Lovely card, and good use of the swirls, which are beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue
Christine
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A beautiful card Sue, I adore black and white cards, congrats
ReplyDeleteto Carol xx Jean
Hi Sue, Love these cards they are so eye catching. I have ordered my project book from Sam and look forward to it arriving. Hope you enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie xx
Thank you Sue and also the kind congrats from all the bloggers., I am overwhelmed with all your kind thoughts. I was stunned to find I had been chosen to received the Project Book this morning, very late after seeing the times some of you sign in, and cannot wait to receive it.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful and stunning card, love the houndstooth folder, my christmas list is getting longer by the day. hugs to all xx
It's stunning Sue xx
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning Sue xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, Beautiful card again love the clean look and it's so elegant Jean Z xx
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous and innovative card Sue. Congratulations to Carol on being the lucky winner of the new project Book. (Lucky lady)!
ReplyDeleteVal C Xx
Hi Sue. Your cards are always stunningly beautiful and you inspire so many of us that you shouldn't be surprised by the number of comments we leave you. Unfortunately missed your giveaway yesterday as it was one day I wasn't able to log on!! Congratulations to the winner. Love how delicate this card is xx
ReplyDeleteLove this card - it would even do for a male card.
ReplyDeletestunning card i have that embossing folder Ihave just ordered my project book on amazon off julia watts store so cant wait for it to arrive congrats Carol
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove black and white I have made my sisters birthday card in those colours, congrats to the winner.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
Love black and white, stunning card xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. A nice card for today. I do like your black and white colour scheme. It is very classy looking but to me it seems a little bare. Maybe it just needs something added to it. I love your vintage lace dies. Lots of love Tres x x x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhoopee! I've just bought the Project Book - can't wait for it to arrive. Congratulations to Carol for winning one.
Today's card is a chance for me to use my favourites - houndstooth folder, vintage lace dies and micro beads. But not today - I'm looking after a 3 month old black labrador pup so need to stay focused on what he's up to!
Sue xx
Afternoon Sue, love black n white together. Another stunning card today. Done a few of your cards now (sorry) compliments come thick n fast but tell people they are your idea or similar to your's x
ReplyDeleteRegards
June x
Hi Sue, I have yet to have a go at doing a channel card but I like that one very much , will have a go as soon as I can.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Carol on winning the project book.
Gail C x
Hi sue first well done carole for winning the book.Now for the card its stunning, I love monochrome I think it always looks classy! Love lesley xx
ReplyDeleteVery elegant card Sue - thank you for sharing it. X
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,a stunnng card just love black and
ReplyDeletewhite very classy.and well done Carole
for winning the project book. Nancyd xx
Belinda Raven said...
ReplyDeleteHi Sue - beautiful card. Your microbead technique has meant I'm using papers that previously were my last choice from a pack as I prefer them with the microbeads on!
Hugs, Belinda x
It's not about the giveaways - it's always about the beautiful cards you do for us and the detailed descriptions of how to achieve the same results. It's a lesson a day which is wonderful. Thank you. By the way, this one is fantastic too. xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful classic card Sue - thank you for introducing me to the micro beads i just love them
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteYet another lovely card I love it. And I aspire one day to make cards of a similar standard
You take care
Theresa x
very elegant
ReplyDeleteVery classy card, any oNe would be pleased to receive this card. Hugs Ann
ReplyDeleteI love black and white cards and this one is no exception.
ReplyDeleteLove the momochrome colours here. A really beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteanother gorgeous card Sue, love black and white. Congratulations Carol
ReplyDeleteHi Sue .
ReplyDeleteJust love black and white cards, so clasy,
Cheers Margaret T
Yay finally found someone with the project book in stock!So mine is ordered and i'm waiting not very patiently for it to arrive. Hugs Sonia x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Sue - love the different textures, white on white and the touch of black just gives it another lift. Spellbinders are fabulous and work so well with everything - stamping, decoupage, cd crafting - or just on their own.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and elegant card. Hugs! xx
ReplyDeleteThat swirl is to die for - I just wish I could get it on it's own, I don't want the iris!
ReplyDeleteSorry, it was me who wants the swirl on its own!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sue, love black and white. Got my book ordered from Sam and cant wait.
ReplyDeleteA little sparkle on the swirls and this would be a a lovely xmas card.
ReplyDeleteMargaret O
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Its stunning Sue, and i love the micro beads in the channel, they add that something extra special xxx Hugs, Vick
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stunning card glad I ordered my book from sam just read Julia blog and she`s sold out .Melanie
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I just love the clean lines of black and white. Simple but stunning. Will look for your book on Monday. Looking forward to it. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteVery elegant
ReplyDeleteHi Sue I have to agree that swirl is just so useful...and you have made another stunning card! hope you are having a great weekend. hugs
ReplyDeleteOh Wow - Sue, it's stunning. I absolutely love it. It's so elegant, yet simple and such clean lines. Well done! Jules x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue - have been catching up with the last 3 days cards. They are all wonderful but I particularly like the one with the poinsettias on.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteHope your having a great weekend too, like the way the patterned paper peeps through on this card. Everyone loves the trick of doing a black shadow die behind the die. Fabulous. Well done brill job.
Think you spelt my name wrong for the project book lol Well done Carol. x Enjoy
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillngworth@hotmail.com
lovely card Sue. x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Carol.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the embossing and the channel with the paper given the micro bead touch. I do love black and white and this is awesome.
Hugs
Linda xxxx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card, black and white is so stunning...
Happy crafting
June x
Hi Sue.
ReplyDeleteMonochrome is always a winner!
Thanks for the inspiration.
Joan B.
exquisite as always......crafty hugs lynda x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card today Liz. Lovin the black and white.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winner of the book.
Best wishes
Michelle E x
Hi Sue! this card is classy! Always love the black & white together. Stunning Sue, stunning! Ps congratulations Carole on winning the project book, you lucky person you! Enjoy! xx
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card! I love the swirl above the channel and the black and white Vintage Lace Accent :)
ReplyDeleteAAhhh I didn't win, but never mind!! A lovely card tho, I just love black and white!! Hugs Sam xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. The channel gives it a great feeling of depth, and adding the micro beads adds some discreet bling. Thanks Sue. Take care.
lovely card love the micra beads .Laura O
ReplyDeleteI have finally found a card that could be used for any occasion. Black and white have always been my favourite. You have done a beautiful work of art. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue, I love micro beads and the monochrome of this card Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteI just love the way you do your trademark elegant white cards, Sue, this is another wonderful card. Thank you. xxx
ReplyDeleteAnother brilliant card Sue, love the chanel idea. Love black and white. must go and check the stockist list. Hope Carol enjoys her project book.
ReplyDeleteregards
lorraine - scotland
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Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is another one of your success stories beautiful card
You take care Sue
Theresa
Sue a beautiful white and black card, love it.
ReplyDeleteLove the way the black layering echoes the colour in the channel. A well thought out card!
ReplyDeleteLiking the channel a lot. Not tried it before. The black & white is working well on this card as the channel colours are echoes in the vintage lace focal element with the sentiment. Simple & stylish. Thanks Sue! Claire xxx
ReplyDeleteBeuatiful card - I love the simple colours, I'm practising hard with my GC to try and get the same effect although I have lots more work to do! lol! x
ReplyDeleteYou give me so much inspiration. I can not wait till Christmas when I get my hands on my pressie of a Grand Calibur and dies.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your hard work.
Kim x
Black and white so lovely
ReplyDeleteVie
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Great card Sue, love the 'bridged' section - very effective!
ReplyDeleteSu (Soop)
Lovely, can't go wrong with Black & white
ReplyDeleteJane xx
I do love black and white cards and this one is lovely xLynda
ReplyDeleteBlack and white card - it looks very nice Sue - lovely folder used.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card. What else can you say
ReplyDeleteHugs
Sue XXX
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