Happy Sunday! This one is pretty traditional considering the selection of Christmas cards that I have shared with you up until now. Not sure how it snuck in! LOL What I love about this card is that it is pretty and a really quick, easy card to make too. The only part that takes any time at all is the poinsettia and it isn't too bad considering what kind of time you can spend making some flowers! I started by stamping the Merry Christmas background from Justrite stamps. I stamped it three times using a black archival ink pad on to coconut white card. I cut out one full background and inked it with both Pine Needles and Forest Moss to get the shade of green I wanted. The next one was cut out but I left the outer section off. I inked this one with Fired Brick distress ink. I cut just the inner section on the last stamped background. I didn't ink it at all, just left it white with the black stamped image. I layered up each piece with mounting foam for dimension. I matted the back piece with a thin black mat. On the edge of each section, I added Cosmic Shimmer black PVA glue dots around them. I tied a messy bow out of white seam binding and added it to the corner of my inner section with a glue dot. I cut two poinsettia sections out of red card and one more out of green card. I stamped the sections with the matching Heartfelt Creations poinsettia stamps. I assembled my flower, then cut the green one apart to use as leaves on either side. I added a single pearl in the centre and pierced the edge of a white double mat to complete the card. So quick, so easy and even traditional, who could ask for more!
The good news is we have a double lot of winners in this week's comment game since we had so many comments on Friday! This week's winners are:
Jules Ireson!!!
Belinda Raven!!!
Paper Junkie!!!
And the winners picked from Friday's post are:
Suzanne Thomas!!!
Karen Lotty!!!
Melody!!!
Congratulations to all! Please email me at
americansue1@gmail,com to confirm your address and claim your prize. All for now, Sue x
Congratulations to all! Please email me at americansue1@gmail,com to confirm your address and claim your prize. All for now, Sue x
this is a lovely traditional card
ReplyDeleteA truly traditional Christmas card Sue, using my favourite Poinsettia.x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card
ReplyDeletehugs Linda
Congrats to you girls and thanks as always to Sue for being so inspirational and generous at the same time, hugs, and have a good Sunday Vick xxx
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Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card, I love the traditional ones but I also love your untraditional ones.
Hugs x
Traditional colours but a modern feel to the card. Love the stamping on this great card xx
ReplyDeleteGM Sue - another must try! Lovely flower
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Clare W
Stunning card another one to try ,running out of time .Melanie
ReplyDeleteA lovely Christmas card Sue and very traditional. I love that poinsettia die.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue....A lovely traditional Christmas card...I love it....
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Chrissie x x x
Yea for Christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card, love the Poinsettia. Well done to all the lucky winners.
love Jean x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card, I like your colour blending. I don't have these stamps so will have to go through my papers and see what I can come up with.
Donna Jones
I like the traditional look of your card. Beautifully done! Hugs! xx
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ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Beautiful card traditional Christmas colours love how you have used the stamps and the distress inks.
Congrats to all the winners.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Super card. Love, Julia xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colour on this. Really surprised when I came onto the blog and saw how bright. This is definitely one I would like to get in the post.
Audrey x
Sorrry to be the first to differ in opinion[but it wouldn't do if we were all the same]but this one is just not to my taste-don't know why but i prefer something a bit more modern.Hope you arestill having fun at home.i am just off to do a xmas craft fare so wish me luck!,take care,x.
ReplyDeleteHI Sue,
ReplyDeleteSorry this one not singing to me not sure why I think the green is too strong. Love the layout though.
Have a good day.
Lydia
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Hi Sue like the card but not keen on the big bow .if any one wants the new book it is on countryview crafts.
ReplyDeleteLove Marion
This is a very traditional card which I would be very happy to receive but I prefer your more modern ones. Love the poinsettia. My book is in the post now so can't wait to get it. YvonneMayxx
ReplyDeleteMorning sue and all liking this card i like traditional colour. Im going to have to get my christmas cards done.
ReplyDeleteDebs Artliff
Hi Sue, I really like this card and would be very pleased to receive one like this. It would have pride of place on my mantlepiece.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card.
ReplyDeleteGr Elly
Good Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteI really like all the Justrite stamps, I like the colouring on this card, it is very striking, it would stand out on my mantle piece.
I am slowly getting my Christmas cards done, thank goodness, lol.
Have a great day today.
Michelle(happy2craft)
Good Morning Sue. Love the red and green. A real old fashioned Christmas card with a modern Sue twist. lovely as usual.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all the lucky winners.
Have a good Sunday.
Val in Spain xxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit lukewarm about this one - don't know why. It's not the poinsettia that's for sure.
Different Sue.... its a bit busy for me. but like the poinsetta.
ReplyDeleteXongrsts to this weeks winners xx
morning Sue
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding me that I have this stamp and not even used it yet! How could I have forgotten it!! I love today's card and am now off to dig out the stamp and luckly I have still a few cards to make. Sunday is my day off from crafting but tomorrow it will be in use.
Janet x
Good Morning
ReplyDeleteIts white outside today with the heavy frost! so a Christmas card is apt, and the Justrite cards are just right, pretty card Sue!
LoveMarg
I like this card as it shows how you only really need white card and can then use your inks to provide colour. Very clever Sue.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the Christmassy colours you've used.
ReplyDeleteclare x
Beautiful card, lovely traditional colours
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, A lovely traditional card, I love the colours you can get with inking.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie xx
Morning Sue, Absolutely stunning card, I love this card so much, I love how you have layered up the images and the distressing is beautiful, and the poinsettia is the most beautiful finishing touch. Absolutely love it.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
PS Congratulations to all the winners, you lucky people xx
Hi Sue I love the card .... I think it is the strong colours that do it for me! Take careLove Michelle xxx
ReplyDeleteLove this one Sue!
ReplyDeleteAgain a great card from you Sue, I like the colorful look for a change.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the lucky winners here too.
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteYet again another beautiful card, congratulations to all the winners.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
I love that pointsettia!! lainey x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely - nice & traditional! Love the poinsettia - I'm using that a lot on my cards this year.
Hi Sue, beautiful card, love the traditional colours. Well done tot he winners. Bx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work sue, I've been trying to get the poinsettia stamps but they are all sold out! Maybe next year :-) maddy x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the traditional colours for a change sometimes.
ReplyDeletecongrats to all the winners, love the card, really traditional like you say, xx gail in eastbourne
ReplyDeleteUnusual card but beautiful XX
ReplyDeleteBelinda Raven said...
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, you've made my day as I was one of the winners today! Love the idea of using the poinsettia in green to cut up for leaves - why didn't I think of that?
Belinda x
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the card the colours are very traditional
Congratulations to the winners
Sue xx
Traditional is nice for a change Sue, and they say a change is as good as a rest! Another super card!
ReplyDeleteThis card is stunning Sue, I love all the 'different' mixes of colour we use for Christmas and then when I see the traditional colours like this,I love them even more, Happy Sunday, Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what a beautiful card Sue. I love traditional cards and this is right up my street. Pat x
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue, beautiful card. I've been very busy and unable to do any cards recently s this will be my inspiration to get going again. Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteNot quite so keen on this one, but then you can't love them all.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA very nice quick card , that still has style .
Congrats to the winners
have a good day
Elaine H X
Morning Sue, I love love love this card, im not sure if its the colours or just the layout and vintage feel it has. Emma
ReplyDeletelovely Sue simple and stunning......don't have this stamp but very tempted!....hope you are having a good weekend we have a heavy frost and a bright sunny day here in Selby so going for a walk! hugs
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue. Very modern traditional. Love the stamping xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, What a lovely card. Traditional with a modern twist, the pointsettia is beautiful, how clever is that to make the leaves out of on of the flower layers.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good day, Love BrenLel
PS congratulations to all of todays winners
What a beautiful traditional card I just love the poinsettia so pleased the dies don't wear out mine is getting plenty of use at present!
ReplyDeleteHave a good day
Margaret
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI like this traditional look even though the colours are a tad strong for me. Congrats to the lucky winners.
Beverley W
This card shows there is definitely a place for a traditional card, in amongst all our lovely more contemporary creations!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue
Christine
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Morning Sue, lovely traditional card, great inspiration. Congratulations to all the winners, lucky people. Take care, Jess xx
ReplyDeleteStunning card sue love it love the colours and design, very traditional looking with the colours xx hazel
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,Very traditional for you! I love this Poinsettia die and am using it so much at the moment. Made wraps for painted candles, tops on some plain boxes and and yes, on some cards. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA very traditional card for
you and i love it - i have been a fan of Justrite stamps for years and am so glad that they are going to be readily available in the UK.
This cardis so simple but looks like it has taken ages and then to finish off with a poinsettia just makes it.
Congratulations to all the winners.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Hi Sue. A lovely card for today. I prefer traditional christmas cards. The poinsettia just finishes the card beautifully. I love the colours you have used. Congrats to all the winners. Have a lovely crafty day Love Tres x x x
ReplyDeleteLovely traditional card - I really like the layered texts and poinsettia accent.
ReplyDeletenot your norm but just as lovely
ReplyDeletesue xx
Lovely traditional card. I love the poinsettia with the bow :)
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteI like the traditional colours of this card :)
June x
Good morning. Would be so pleased to receive this card as it is lovely. Will have to take a look in my craft boxes to see if I can come up with something similar.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a different card for you. Like it a lot. Fab bow just tips the scales of loving it.
Well done
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
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Hiyah Sue,
ReplyDeleteLike this card a lot, great stamp, thank you x
A beautiful, traditional coloured card
ReplyDeleteMol x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card, very classy
Margaret L
Loving the traditional colours but the design is so modern
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Sue. xx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue, What a suprise for today, this is beautiful traditional card, the layering is fab and love my favourite poinsettia, would not have thought of splitting to use as a leaves.
ReplyDeleteOrdered my book from Julia yesterday, so excited.
Congratulations to the lucky winners.
Have a great day everyoen.
Hugs June xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA very traditional card-especially for you Sue using the lovely poinsettia.
Another nice card using the traditional Christmas colours. Love the simplicity of the layers and just the poinsettia to set it off. Thanks again Sue. Luv Hil xo
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA little bit different, but oh so pretty! A stunning card.
Sonia x
What would we do without the poinsettia die? It is such a useful die all year through.. Hugs Ann
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the winners I am sure they will enjoy their prizes.
ReplyDeleteWOW Sue, I love it when you show us different styles and this is just awesome. Gorgeous colours and beautiful design.
Hugs
Linda xxxx
Love this card Sue...thankyou!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely traditional card, I love the stamping and also the poinsettia. Congrats to all the winnders
Carol x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the layout and the traditional colours. X
Hi Sue, as you say traditional, I like it . It did jump out at me when I first opened your blog.
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to have a quicker card to make up our sleeve for emergencies.
Gail C x
beautiful card with gorgeous traditional Christmas colours angxxxx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue what a beautiful xmas card thankyou tracy w x
ReplyDeleteHello Sue, This card is just beautiful, I really love it. Sheila xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card so fresh looking but traditional at the same time. Another hit.
Hugs
Jan
I love this one Sue, with all the traditional colours it looks fab, congratulations to all the winners this week! xxx
ReplyDeleteI love this one Sue, with all the traditional colours it looks fab, congratulations to all the winners this week! xxx
ReplyDeleteI wish my neat bows were as lovely as your messy bow!
ReplyDeleteLove the card.
Lovely tradition card Sue, will have to come back and study it more closely when I have time.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day.
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteFor me this card is a lovely mix of modern and traditional. You really do design something for everyone when it comes to your card making.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Joan B.
Yes this is quite traditional for you Sue! Love it though. I do like these stamps that match the spellbinders.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely card Sue - although I do prefer softer colours even for Christmas but as usual a beautiful bow and I do love the poinsettia
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wow card
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday to you too.
I have a question - When is a traditional Christmas card NOT a traditional Christmas card?
Answer - When it's designed and made by the Amazing Sue Wilson. LOL
Seriously though, a lovely card in traditional colours, but fresher.
All the best,
Sue
Such a gorgeous card Sue, so simple & love the stamp...haven't got it I must admit but I wish I had! Thank you (like Vick) for the inspiration & generosity you have & congratulations to all the winners on the comment game! xx Love Karen xx Have a good day xx
ReplyDeleteThe poinsettia die is one of my favourites along with the snowflake dies, really behind with my Christmas cards this year, may have to borrow this design Sue as it is simple but so effective x
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue
ReplyDeleteWell done to the lucky winners
Vie
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Hi Sue, I just love the poinsettia die, it's truly beautiful!! Well done to all the winners! Hugs Sam xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue. Love this traditional styled card and congrats to lucky winners this week.
ReplyDeleteVal C Xx
Lovely card and the traditional/vintage look is great!
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Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteYes a nice traditional card. It's beautiful as all your cards are.
Diana
Sue,
ReplyDeleteLovely...after the flight home it was nice to see your beautiful card. Happy Sunday
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is a really lovely Christmas card and the stamp really does do all the hard work. I considered this stamp when it was on the C&C but decided against it. Now seeing this card I'm wishing I had bought it.
Ria
Hi Sue, love this card i have this stamp but have not used it yet will have a go at this card Jean Z xx
ReplyDeleteHi sue I love this card and its reminded me that I have to try and get it from somewhere!! I remember looking for it at ally pally but only managed to get the holly one.I'm quite lucky in that I like both traditional and contemporary xmas cards!! I think I just love everything about xmas lol love lesley xx
ReplyDeleteLike the Traditional angle.
ReplyDeleteJane xx
Lovely card Sue
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Beaautiful card and love ponsettias. My favourite Christmas flower.
ReplyDeleteHazel
Very different Sue but still stunning
ReplyDeletexx Sandra
somewhat off scale for you sue me thinks.......though i do quite like it after a couple of looks at it whereas your cards usually jump off the page & say ME......nice one that made me think a little lynda x
ReplyDeletelove this card and very traditional
ReplyDeletewill defiantly give this a go i need some quick makes Hugs Lynda x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card, a bit more traditional. I love the piercing round the edges and the glue dots, always a lovely finishing touch.
Happy Crafting
Jean x
I love anything traditional. The whole colour theme is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a very traditional card love
ReplyDeleteit and the colours are great.Nancyd xx
Lovely, I do like all the non-traditional colours you've been using but this one certainly shouts 'Christmas'.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Sue - rather traditional for you - but lovely all the same.
ReplyDeletenice christmas card Sue,love the poinsettia.Laura O
ReplyDeleteBeautiful christmas card Sue : )
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all your winners! They are all very lucky & you are very generous! Can't wait to get your book either :-). I'll be totally honest & say I didn't like this stamp originally. Probably because I'm not a fan of the traditional Christmas card, but your colours & layering tequnics do make it look special none the less. I do love the pointsettia stamps & dies. I have those also :-). I have the reels of American seam binding you use a lot but haven't tried them yet. I'm not overly confident at tying bows as yours always look so special, but I must give it a try more often. I'm unsure how much to use etc. hate wasting things or making it to small!!! Claire xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Love the traditional colours.
ReplyDeleteGreat card Sue, sometimes it is nice to get a traditional card.
ReplyDeleteHope you are well
regards
lorraine - scotland
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Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLove this stamp and it looks beautiful layered on your card with that lovely poinsettia and bow.
Congrats to the winners,
Sue xx
Nice card sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Congrats to all the winners.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, any card with the poinsettia die is always a big hit with me as I love this die, an hoping to be able to make a few cards for xmas for my family with it if I get to go home soon, Thank you for picking me in the blog draw I think its the 1st thing I have ever won in my live, LOL I shouted out so loud the nurse came running to my bed thinking there was something wrong. I showed her your blog an she loved your cards an wrote your blog down to take home with her. Thank you. Hugs Melody xXx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, any card with the poinsettia die is always a big hit with me as I love this die, an hoping to be able to make a few cards for xmas for my family with it if I get to go home soon, Thank you for picking me in the blog draw I think its the 1st thing I have ever won in my live, LOL I shouted out so loud the nurse came running to my bed thinking there was something wrong. I showed her your blog an she loved your cards an wrote your blog down to take home with her. Thank you. Hugs Melody xXx
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved the card, Sue!!!
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Logged on as usual to look at your wonderful creations and found I was a winner this week! Can't tell you how this has cheered me up. Had major hand surgery a couple of months ago and haven't been able to craft for a while - so big thank you for your generosity. love X
ReplyDeleteVery nice traditional Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteSue
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely stunning Christmas card - it looks so vintage and traditional - love it.
Paula x x x
Eine wunderschöne Karte, schöne Farben.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße, Anja