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
137 comments:
this is a lovely traditional card
A truly traditional Christmas card Sue, using my favourite Poinsettia.x
What a lovely card
hugs 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
What 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
GM Sue - another must try! Lovely flower
Rgs
Clare W
Stunning card another one to try ,running out of time .Melanie
A lovely Christmas card Sue and very traditional. I love that poinsettia die.
Morning Sue....A lovely traditional Christmas card...I love it....
Happy crafting
Chrissie x x x
Yea for Christmas cards.
Morning Sue
Another beautiful card, love the Poinsettia. Well done to all the lucky winners.
love Jean x
Hi Sue,
What 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
Hi 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
Hi Sue
Gorgeous 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.
HI Sue,
Sorry 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.
Love 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
Morning sue and all liking this card i like traditional colour. Im going to have to get my christmas cards done.
Debs 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.
What a lovely card.
Gr Elly
Good Morning Sue,
I 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.
Congrats to all the lucky winners.
Have a good Sunday.
Val in Spain xxx
Hi Sue,
I'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.
Xongrsts to this weeks winners xx
morning Sue
Thank 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
Its 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.
Gorgeous card, love the Christmassy colours you've used.
clare x
Beautiful card, lovely traditional colours
Morning Sue, A lovely traditional card, I love the colours you can get with inking.
Love 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.
Lots 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
Love this one Sue!
Again a great card from you Sue, I like the colorful look for a change.
Congratulations to all the lucky winners here too.
Hi Sue
Yet again another beautiful card, congratulations to all the winners.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
I love that pointsettia!! lainey x
Hi Sue
Lovely - 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
Beautiful work sue, I've been trying to get the poinsettia stamps but they are all sold out! Maybe next year :-) maddy x
Beautiful. Love the traditional colours for a change sometimes.
congrats to all the winners, love the card, really traditional like you say, xx gail in eastbourne
Unusual card but beautiful XX
Belinda Raven said...
Hi 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
Love 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!
This 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
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful card Sue. I love traditional cards and this is right up my street. Pat x
Good 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
Not quite so keen on this one, but then you can't love them all.
Hi Sue
A 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
lovely 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
Morning Sue. Very modern traditional. Love the stamping xx
Hi 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.
Hope 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!
Have a good day
Margaret
Hi Sue,
I 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!
Thank 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
Stunning card sue love it love the colours and design, very traditional looking with the colours xx hazel
Hi 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
Morning Sue,
A 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
Lovely traditional card - I really like the layered texts and poinsettia accent.
not your norm but just as lovely
sue xx
Lovely traditional card. I love the poinsettia with the bow :)
Morning Sue
I 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.
Hi Sue
What 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
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Hiyah Sue,
Like this card a lot, great stamp, thank you x
A beautiful, traditional coloured card
Mol x
Hi Sue
Lovely card, very classy
Margaret L
Loving the traditional colours but the design is so modern
A beautiful card Sue. xx
Hello 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.
Ordered my book from Julia yesterday, so excited.
Congratulations to the lucky winners.
Have a great day everyoen.
Hugs June xxx
Hi Sue
A 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
Hi Sue,
A 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
Congratulations to the winners I am sure they will enjoy their prizes.
WOW 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!
Hi Sue
A lovely traditional card, I love the stamping and also the poinsettia. Congrats to all the winnders
Carol x
Hi Sue
Love 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.
It'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
Hello Sue what a beautiful xmas card thankyou tracy w x
Hello Sue, This card is just beautiful, I really love it. Sheila xxx
Hi Sue
What 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
I love this one Sue, with all the traditional colours it looks fab, congratulations to all the winners this week! xxx
I wish my neat bows were as lovely as your messy bow!
Love the card.
Lovely tradition card Sue, will have to come back and study it more closely when I have time.
Enjoy your day.
Hi Sue,
For 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.
Another 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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Hi Sue,
Happy 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
The 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
Lovely card Sue
Well 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
Hello Sue. Love this traditional styled card and congrats to lucky winners this week.
Val C Xx
Lovely card and the traditional/vintage look is great!
Su (Soop)
Hello Sue
Yes a nice traditional card. It's beautiful as all your cards are.
Diana
Sue,
Lovely...after the flight home it was nice to see your beautiful card. Happy Sunday
Hi Sue
This 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
Hi 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
Like the Traditional angle.
Jane xx
Lovely card Sue
xx
Beaautiful card and love ponsettias. My favourite Christmas flower.
Hazel
Very different Sue but still stunning
xx 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
love this card and very traditional
will defiantly give this a go i need some quick makes Hugs Lynda x
Hi Sue
Lovely 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.
Hi Sue, a very traditional card love
it 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'.
Very nice Sue - rather traditional for you - but lovely all the same.
nice christmas card Sue,love the poinsettia.Laura O
Beautiful christmas card Sue : )
Congratulations 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
Lovely card. Love the traditional colours.
Great card Sue, sometimes it is nice to get a traditional card.
Hope you are well
regards
lorraine - scotland
xxx
Hi Sue,
Love 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
Beautiful card. Congrats to all the winners.
Hi 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
Hi 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
Congrats to all!!!
I loved the card, Sue!!!
xx
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
Very nice traditional Christmas card.
Sue
What an absolutely stunning Christmas card - it looks so vintage and traditional - love it.
Paula x x x
Eine wunderschöne Karte, schöne Farben.
Liebe Grüße, Anja
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