Hi my crafty friends. All I have to say is at least I waited until July to post my first Christmas card! LOL I made a dozen or so cards for Julia's Christmas shows and this is one of them. I absolutely love the new Justrite stamp sets that match with the Heirloom Ornaments. I started by embossing the white background with the Heart Lattice embossing folder. I stamped two black borders with the Celebration Labels One border and heat embossed it with black embossing powder. I cut both of them out with the matching lattice Bracket border die. I cut a matching mat out of soft gold card. I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions set called Winter Greetings by cutting each letter apart of the "JOY" sentiment and mounting them on an acrylic block vertically. I heat embossed it with gold powder then covered the piece with a sticky adhesive sheet. I covered it with clear micro beads for texture. Next I stamped the new Justrite stamp from the set called Heritage Christmas Ornament on soft gold card and embossed it with gold powder for a tonal look. I cut it out with the matching die and mounted it with foam on my card. I stamped my sentiment on black card, gold embossed it and cut it out with the oval die from the Vintage Labels Four die set from JustRite. I added a black messy bow tied from seam binding, white tulle and black Dazzler to the top of the ornament. Pierced the edges of the double white mat to complete the card. Very opulent feeling I think! Finished dimensions are 7" x 10" in size.
Don't forget to tune in to see Julia's shows on the 9th as she has the POTD with some beautiful stamp sets! All for now, Sue x
I wsould love to receive such a beautiful Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA stunning card, love the idea could be used for other occasions but love it as a Christmas Card must keep this in mind.
Have a Great Day
Patricia xxxx
Morning Sue a real show stopper thank you hope you had a good journey home take care Kitty
ReplyDeleteWow, what a start to the week, Love the colours, luxurious and rich.
ReplyDeleteHope Scotland went well,
Love
Jo x
Simply gorgeous Sue! I love the the new stamps as well!
ReplyDeleteCrafty Hugs
Heather xx
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What a beautiful Christmas card, just stunning xx
ReplyDeleteMorning sue what a stunning csrd it outstanding. I love the style of it and the colour yo have used. You are one talented lady sue you give us so much inspiration. Take care sue xx
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Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteOh what a Joy this card is :-) beautiful, love the tonal heat embossing you've done.
Donna Jones
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteSimply amazing - a really mantle piece wow.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Love love love and I just heard I won one of your cards in the auction at Papeterie, brilliant
ReplyDeleteAlison Dent xx
Well we now know it is July and the season to make Christmas cards but mine wont be half as gorgeous as yours Sue. Beautiful card.xx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous I love everything about today's card. Thanks for e inspiration.
Hugs x
Heather T
Hi sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful christmas card it's ok to show christmas cards I all really have some christmas cards kits to make thank you for the idea Tracy w x
Such a great layout. Black and gold are fabulous combo and work very well in Christmas creations.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Eemeli
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous the colours are so opulent just right for Christmas. Love Jackie
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, lovely Christmas card today, love the black and gold and love the stamps too! Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteLove black and gold at any time, but at Christmas it feels so opulent. The stamps are divine.
ReplyDeleteHugs n stuff
Carol B
Good morning Sue. A beautiful card that anyone would be very happy to receive. Xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, A beautiful card, gorgeous colours together and the stamping and border die-cuts are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
So much detail Sue, it's lovely. Anne x
ReplyDeleteGM Sue - really lovely - I used to be a traditional red & green x-mas person but you have converted me to other colour combos like this. Thanks!
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Clare W
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card. I agree! The bauble dies and stamps are lovely. Hope your trip to Scotland went well.
Best wishes
Anne O
Gorgeous card Sue, opulent is the word! Maddy x
ReplyDeleteI do like this ,it looks a little like a bodice Lol !
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs Rachel x
Good Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning, a great mix of dies and stamps, a very elegant Christmas card. Have a great day.
Michelle(happy2craft)
I love the ways you combine different die sets.
ReplyDeleteMorning, Sue, hope you had a good homeward journey, at least you had gorgeous weather to travel. Card is fabulous, would look great in all the traditional.Christmas colours too. Looking forward to seeing your cards on Julia's shows and to see the new stamps.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy Monday Hugs Annie
Stunning card as always.
ReplyDeletemorning Sue
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a 'day off' to recover from your week-end.
Yes they have to make an appearance just about now don't they! The C.cards and I have to start mine next week when I have collected everything together. Having to fetch a parcel of card this a.m. which the delivery man didn't leave!!!!
Today's gift is wonderful and I love these dies. I would not have thought of using today's colour scheme but it is so majestic and certainly makes a statement so I shall give it a go.
Janet x
Elegant card Sue , looking forward to seeing the new stamps.
ReplyDeleteEverything about this card screens opulence.Stunning Sue XX
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, your title says it all. Opulent, lovely card for somebody special. Bx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. I think it's ok to show Christmas cards in July, as all the dies and stamps are coming out, it's nice to have the ideas early as well.
Have a lovely day.
Hugs Carol Healy.
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely christmas card, I have started to prepare some bits ready to start on mine in the summer holidays.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
Brilliant card Sue! I do agree with you, the stamps combined with the Spellies are truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteSorry that last comment was from me.
ReplyDeleteSo elegant, Sue, a real statement card. A lot of work in this to great effect. Just love it.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a relaxing day!
'P' in Wales
Morning Sue, what a wonderful Christmas card. It must be countdown now. Was wondering when we were going to see some. Love it.
ReplyDeleteNot so sunny at the moment.
Love June
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WOW. What a stunning card, looks so expensive and luxurious. This is my favourite Christmas Spellbinders die, lovely shape.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue and everyone.
ReplyDeleteA very opulent and striking card but to me, it does look like two separate cards, side by side and either would be fab on their own. x
Very opulent I really like the soft gold card
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to say I don't think I could bring myself to send a Christmas card with black in..
Love the card think I will try it in different colour card.
Gail Cx
Gorgeoys card Sue. I adore black and gold.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. This is a real stunner. I love to use micro beads (thank you for introducing me to them) at any time but on Christmas cards they look even better, like crisp new snow! You can see them shining on your card and it looks wonderful! Enjoy your travels. Take care.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, for me these 2010 Heirloom ornaments dies are the best shape, looking forward to seeing the matching stamps.
Hope your weekend went well.
Lydia
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Beautiful card Sue even if it is July xx hazel
ReplyDeleteHi Sue i agree with Gail love the card but would not use black on a christmas card .
ReplyDeleteMarion H
Dear Sue I love the card and I am so happy you are showing Christmas cards! I bought both of the Spellbinders blockbuster on C&C and just wished you did the shows. Take Care Love Michelle S xxx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Such a luxurious card today! Looking forward to Julia's shows. Have a great day. Love and hugs. Hilary xxx
ReplyDeleteOH Sue, this has got to be my favourite Christmas card this year so far hahahahaha.........it wouldn't be hard would it? but saying that it is an absolutely gorgeous card, in my favourite shades although a lot of people don't like black on a Christmas card I think it makes it look more elegant, smashing card, love it, hugs, Vick xxxx
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What a classy and rich looking Christmas Card, love it x
ReplyDeleteStunning card Sue, I love your layout. xx Flora
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Sue-it would certainly be a JOY to receive.looking forward to a lot more xmas cards,take care,x.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolute "joy" this morning. Such a very elegant card today and one that anyone would surely love to receive. Even though I'm not a black lover, I think you are converting me! This could be done in any colour and would still be gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Gorgeous card absolutely stunning what a delight to receive a Christmas card like this one I would carefully pack it and bring it out each and every Christmas.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAhhhhhhhhhhhhh. The C word!!! Would love to receive this at Christmas.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteToday's card is fantastic. Looks like we're starting a Christmas theme already. have just come back from the Lake District so will need to catch up on last weeks cards.
A very stunning and elegant Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteHello Sue, Beautiful Sue, the 2010 Heirloom die is my favourite and love the colour combo, so opulent. The micro beads look so festive.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx
HI Sue,Beautiful,very exotic. Jackie
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA beauty of a card I love the embossing.
Audrey x
Hi sue
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, I missed your show with the stamps and have fallen in love with them. I really love this card. Some more items to add to my ever growing list ha.
Love Jan x x
morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful Christmas card and so expensive looking. Gold and Black together is pure opulence.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
This is a stunner, colours beautiful and rich. Hugs x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Sue, so elegant and stylish, Kate x
ReplyDeleteWow stunning Sue
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI was wondering when the first C card would appear and now it has. It's only when you see the close up photos that you realise just how lovely this card is and the black and gold look stunning together.
Beverley W
What a different look for a Christmas card, lovely
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How elegant is that card? Definitely one for a very special person. Looking forward to Julia's shows, but the Bank Manager says no! xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteLove this card. I can see that I shall have to invest in the Heartfelt Christmas stamps.
Erica x
Lovely card Sue x. Like the colours together.
ReplyDeleteLove this very opulent looking. Hope u enjoyed ur weekend XxHugs
ReplyDeleteCraftyJacq
Morning Sue. Lovely card, Makes me want to start my Christmas makes.
ReplyDeleteLove from Jackie C. XXX
Morning Sue, a very different and elegant
ReplyDeleteChristmas card definately one to
recreate hope your time in Aberdeen
went well as I'm sure it would as you
are so friendly and elegant yourself.
Nancyd xx
A gorgeous and elegant Christmas card Sue - a real wow! card. Pat x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue!Just one word.....Gorgeous!!......Christine xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteGr Elly
Stunning card but can't even think about Christmas in July!!! xx GailT xx
ReplyDeleteWOW i love this Xmas card ,it would take pride of place on my mantle .
ReplyDeleteElaine H X
Stunning card but can't even think about Christmas in July!!! xx GailT xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a joyful and elegant card this morning. The heirloom die is one of my mavourite Christmas die and the colurs you have used are superb.
Love Sheila xx
Morning Sue, stunning card, black and gold so elegant together on any card. Take cre, Jess x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. I just love the composition of the card, not so sure of the colour combo.Have a great day. Hugs. 3362 Jan. x
ReplyDeleteShould be take care! Jess
ReplyDeleteSue
ReplyDeleteLove this card. The stamps are fabulous with the dies. Love the colours too, I can't resist Black/Gold even though I'm a Red/Gold/Green Christmas sort of person, you'll have me thinking....
Thanks for the inspiration.
Regards
Caroline MacH
Such a stunning and opulent card. Its gorgeous hugs Sonia x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, what a beautiful card and I just love Christmas cards Jean Z xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the bauble.
ReplyDeleteClare x
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful Christmas card love the colours you have used.
Love Marion x
Hi Sue, a stunning elegant Christmas card. You give me so many inspirational ideas for using stamps and dies.
ReplyDeleteHI SUE
ReplyDeleteWHAT LUXURY AND EXTRAVAGANCE FOR A CHRISTMAS CARD. LOVE IT.
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX
Hi Sue - Very rich and striking christmas card- absolutely love the colours.
ReplyDeleteValCxx
Morning Sue - love the card... mmm black and gold... I like. tfs
ReplyDeleteHugs
Heather W
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Hi sue
ReplyDeletewell no matter how you look at it Christmas is on its way lol, i love the card must get some of the border dies stunning.have a safejourney home .hugs sarah xx
Good morning Sue a stunning card a WOW from me i love the colours very rich and a beautiful Christmas card .
ReplyDeleteit's hard to think of Christmas on this lovely sunny day.
hope you had a good journey home,
Hugs Lynda Brock xx
Gorgeous, love everything about it, the colours you used, the dies.... everything and I wouldn't have thought of using any of these together, tfs your ideas again Sue :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteIts never too early to start making Christmas Cards!!!
Love the opluent Black and Gold colours, really rich and warming.
Alison B. x
Gold and black make a lovely classy card. Great idea for 2 separate cards, each side would look good on it's own.
ReplyDeleteJanice W
I love this card.Black and gold are my all time faves together. If someone was to send this to me, I would think myself very special indeed.
ReplyDeleteHello Sue.
ReplyDeleteWow this is a beautiful Christmas card, love the richness and elegance.
xx
Hi Sue stunning card I love the way you used the Dies and the colours are fantastic,
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Ita
Sunny outside but still the Xmas card looks just right
ReplyDeleteLove it, just bought these dies, cant wait for them to arrive and have a play :-)
ReplyDeleteDiane from Glasgow
Hi Sue, I know this is going to sound odd, but, I like the right hand side for one card and I like the left hand side for another card but somehow I don't like the two together....said it would sound odd!! Love from Jackie D
ReplyDeleteLovely card and yes it is that time of year to start thinking about making a start on those Christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sue x
Morning or should I say afternoon Sue, this card is stunning would love to receive it as a Christmas Card.
ReplyDeleteOff on holiday tomorrow so this is my last message for a while, Crete will be very hot.
Hugs
Carol x
Hello Sue, Very elegant card Black, Gold and Micro beads a real WOW - Love it.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good day.
Love Brenda Lel xxx
Hi Sue, this card is just the kick I need to start pulling out all the Christmas stuff and get started as I have a LOT to make.
ReplyDeleteI was so pleased to have been able to meet you at last on Saturday and it was a very enjoyable day despite the un-accustomed heat. I hope the picture you had taken came out better than mine - I had my eyes closed! Thanks again for a lovely day. Enjoy the rest of your holiday and I hope the midges don't bite :-)
Frances
Another stunner here again Sue, you never disappoint me, no matter what you´re doing, and this is gorgeous and so elegant.
ReplyDeleteBelinda Raven said...
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, beautiful Christmas card - a work of art!
Hugs, Belinda. X
Love this card Sue. I have just bought the bauble stamps from Julia and they are gorgeous
ReplyDeletexx Sandra
Lovely Christmas Card. Elaine x
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ReplyDeleteHiya Sue,
Love the embossing. Black and gold go so well together. X
Wonderful, I love the black and gold xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove this card, although i dont want to think about the C word just yet.
Best Wishes
Julie Bee
That bauble stamp is just fab - if you folded them in half and did 4 back to back you'd have a wonderful ornament! I keep telling myself I don't need anymore Christmas stamps, but this is sooooooo tempting!
ReplyDeleteSusan
It's a lovely card Sue - but I just can't think of the C word just yet - not when we are finally getting some summer! X
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is an opulent and very elegant card. Last Christmas I received a black and white card and thought that card was lovely, but the black and gold is even more sophisticated. Love it. :-)
Hope you are feeling more rested now you are home.
kind regards
Tina X
Hi sue
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card Sue do you want my address to send me mine don't mind having it early lol
You take care
Theresa x
An elegant card from an elegant lady! Have just bought some micro beads so will have a go at using them on my Christmas cards in the not so distant future. This is definitely a card for someone special. Hugs Pauline A x
ReplyDeletefaab card love these dies
ReplyDeleteWow! A beautiful card for Christmas. I much prefer black and gold to red/green. Have just visited 'The Papeterie' blog and viewed some of the photos from the day. Seems like a great time was had by all! Please would you post pics of the cards you made? Hope you've recovered from your marathon.
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wonderful - love black and gold and love these dies
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ReplyDeleteO Sue you are wishing your life away Christmas comes round fast enough when you hit 50 without wishing it on lol love the card by the way.
ReplyDeleteJane xx
Oooh gorgeous! Such a classy and elegant Christmas card, Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteEvening Sue, Love this card. Will be watching out for Julia tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteHugs Lynn
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ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love the lacy borders.
Looking forward to the POTD.
Veronique L
Ooooh not ready for Christmas yet.
ReplyDeleteDifferent card though
Margaret O
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Gorgeous card Sue xx Jan
ReplyDeleteA wonderful, classy and opulent card. x
ReplyDeleteDifferent in a very good way.
ReplyDeleteSusan x
This is an opulent card - think I'll try it with something other than black, though.
ReplyDeleteEvening Sue, hope you had a safe journey and that the charity event was a great success. Love today's card. Very classy. Kind regards Joanne K x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a really beautiful card love everything about it absolutely super.
Hope you enjoyed your weekend.
Margaret corgi owner
Lovely card, oh yes the dreaded C word.
ReplyDeleteLooks very classy. It would take pride of place on anyone's mantelpiece at Christmas
ReplyDeleteLuv
Karen xx
Hi Sue, love the black and gold, very classy
ReplyDeleteHi Sue! Hello everyone! Oh "wow" Sue a stunning, elegant card for Christmas. I would love to receive this......I can dream can't I? Unfortunately I won't be able to watch any shows or comment here as we're off on holiday tomorrow for 10 days! An early to bed and early to rise..... Please don't worry about being to early for Christmas cards. In this household it's the sooner the better! I love the music in the advert for the Co-Op that's on now.....Andy Williams singing "It's the most wonderful time of the year......." You can't get much of a reminder than that! Have a safe journey Sue and I hope you've had a wonderful time. When you get home put the kettle on, put your feet up and have a rest! You deserve it xx Love Karen xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue...This xmas card is fab!!! It's one you could duplicate in various xmas colors...I love the border die edge.
ReplyDeleteTake care. Deborah.H :) :) :)
Hi Sue...This xmas card is fab!!! It's one you could duplicate in various xmas colors...I love the border die edge.
ReplyDeleteTake care. Deborah.H :) :) :)
Hi Sue...This xmas card is fab!!! It's one you could duplicate in various xmas colors...I love the border die edge.
ReplyDeleteTake care. Deborah.H :) :) :)
Hi Sue...This xmas card is fab!!! It's one you could duplicate in various xmas colors...I love the border die edge.
ReplyDeleteTake care. Deborah.H :) :) :)
Hi Sue...This xmas card is fab!!! It's one you could duplicate in various xmas colors...I love the border die edge.
ReplyDeleteTake care. Deborah.H :) :) :)
Fabulous Christmas card Sue, love the dies you have used.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Linda xxx
What a stunning card. Absolutely lovely.
ReplyDeleteA classic beauty Sue, love those curvy edges!
ReplyDeletelovely card Sue but did u have 2 remind us about Christmas lol
ReplyDeletehugs Chris x
Hi Sue, Having just travelled back from Swansea after my daughter's graduation, in extreme heat it was nice to see something Chrstmasy so I could at least think cold - a very beautiful card, will definitely keep it in mind .
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie Fishlock xx
So elegant
ReplyDeleteOh Sue this is a beautiful elegant card. Not the 'normal' Christmas colours but really nice and different.
ReplyDeleteregards
Lorraine - Scotland
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Hi sue
ReplyDeleteIt's very late I know but I've not been back in the flat for long. BUT JUST HAD to let you know that I love, love, love your card. It is stupendous, opulent, beautiful , stunning and last but not least - elegant.
You've surpassed yourself (if that is possible)
Hugs, rose
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteFabulous Christmas card, love the heirloom ornament stamps and dies
Best wishes, Pat
Beautiful card Sue, very regal
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a statement this card makes , It's absolutely stunning. Love those dies and the border die which i have but not used yet
Take care
hazel G
Hi Sue, trying not to think about Christmas yet!! But this card is elegant, stylish and love the colour combination not thought of using black for Christmas but will try it out this year. Thanks Sue.
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Jean D
WOW!! What JOY you bring us every day. Mabex
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely stunning card Sue. It is such a rich looking card. Hugs, Jen xx
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Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteHelen Bx
Dear Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning Christmas card this is, the gold and black on the white background looks really amazing and very expensive looking.
This would make a special person very happy at Christmas to receive it.
Best wishes from Katie-Louise sweetlove
Hugs x
A very inspirational card. I'm going to use ideas from this one in my own cards this year :)
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