Karen Lotty!!!
Email me to claim your prize! (americansue1@gmail.com)
Back to a Christmas card today! I had a tough time photographing this one because the light kept reflecting off the acetate I used! I decided to keep this one rather simple too. I used a piece of gloss white card and stamped snowflakes (from the Snowflake and Sprigs set by Creative Expressions) across it using a clear perfect Medium pad. I used alcohol inks (cool Peri, aqua, and pearl mixative) and the Tim Holtz applicator tool with a piece of felt. I pounced over my stamped images with it. You have to look closely in the pics below, but you can see where they have resisted the ink. I stamped my sentiment to the side on this strip and embossed it in white. I decided that I wanted to recess the strip and have a snowflake bridge the gap, but since I picked the thinnest one, I didn't think it would be secure on its own so I added the acetate atop so it had something to sit on. I used the New Years Dove embossing folder to give texture to my white background, before splitting it and adding the acetate. I raised it with foam pieces and centred it so my inked strip showed through the acetate. I glued my snowflake from the 2012 Pendant set to the top of the acetate. I finished the card with my paper pierced double white mat to frame it nicely and a pretty pearl swirl across the top. Great card to help use up some of those strips of both acetate and gloss card you may have hanging around! Finished dimensions are 7" x 9" in size. All for now, Sue x
182 comments:
Very fresh and clean looking, embossed background lovely.
Great idea Sue and a technique that could be used for cards for any occasion! Thank you. xx
Marion B
Wow, a 'less is more' card - so refreshing. Not sure that it's quite you though.
Simply stunning today Sue. Love it. xx
Morning Sue, another fantastic card
I don't know if you showed this on
C&C but I have seen it before and I
still love it and the colour too.
Nancyd xx
Morning Sue this is a special card for that someone special,thank you,take care Kitty
Good morning Sue
A really nice clean and crisp looking card today. I agree with Marion it's a technique that can you used for any occasion . Congratulations to Karen.
Hugs x
Heather T
Lovely card. Cas look is much to my taste and in this one less is definitely more.
Hugs,
Eemeli
Morning Sue,
Simple, but lovely. It's given me some ideas for cards for other occasions too. I love resist techniques so this is one I'll be trying soon. Thanks for inspiring us.
Love, Karen
Morning Sue
Simple and yet so elegant. Clean and crisp - like the resist snowflakes very subtle.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Morning Sue
Really lovely card. Very elegant and classy. Love the swirl in relation to the snowflake.
Lisa x
HI Sue, I love the look of this very clean and elegant.
Hugs n stuff
Carol B
Hi sue
What a beautiful card I've just started making my christmas cards so I will try this one out thank you tracy w x
Hi Sue. I love it! That snowflake is simply gorgeous. As others have already said, a great technique that could be used for any occasion. Take care.
Hi Sue, really lovely card, simple but striking. Bx
Belinda Raven said...
Hi Sue, beautiful card - so elegant!
Hugs, Belinda. X
Nice, simply and elegant. Another stunner.
Alison Dent x
GM Sue - love the blue strip - very cool and understated - almost gets me shivering with cold.
Rgs
Clare W
Morning Sue, lovely clean, crisp card today. I love it! Love Jean xxx
That's just so cool,Sue.
The blue strip looks great and the embossing is fabulous. A gorgeous card altogether. Christine x
Hi Sue,
Crisp and elegant - it's another beauty.
I bet it's nothing like the temperatures you have in good new Florida!
Hugs, Rose
Morning Sue, Congratulations to today's Winner.
A lovely, clean and crisp card today, loving the colours too.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Morning Sue another stunning card i love it. I like how simple it is its so clean and fresh. I will be having ago at the one. Take care Sue xx
Debs A
Morning Sue, Love the clean look to this one. Great card. Sally x
Hi Sue
Another stunning card. I love the channel and the blue snowflake effect on the background paper. So elegant.
Best wishes, Anne O
love the embossed background ,nice card .Laura O
Good morning Sue,
A lovely cool crisp card! With stunning effects. I will be having a go at this one.
Gail C x
Good morning Sue this card is beautiful. I think I will be using this design thank you for the inspiration. Have a good day you must be travelling back soon. Not long and you will be on TV again. Love Jackie
Beautiful card Sue and not a bow insight xx hazel
Morning Sue, beautiful, clean and elegant - love. More Christmas ones please.
Have a great day.
Love June
xxx
Sparkling , snowy, fresh card! And I can make this as I received my lovely Sprig and Snowflake Stamps this week!
Thank you so much again I can't wait to use them.
Hi Sue simple but beautiful, just like the first fall of snowx
Morning Sue, A very fresh and simple card, but so effective, definitely one to try. Have a good weekend Sue, and a very safe flight home.
Love Rosemarie Fishlock xx
A lovely simple looking card Sue.
Hi Sue
A simply stunning card, quick and easy for any occasion.
Congratulations to the winner
happy crafting
Love Tina x
A very effective use of materials today Sue. Just enough acetate to make an impact, without being overpowering. Anne x
Fresh snowy card and its lovely ,many thanks Sue.
'morning Sue. great timing we will all be in the mood to get started once we start making this lovely card; the swirls are the finishing touch. Thanks Mabex
Hi Sue,
I just love this card it's so pretty. Think I will try and give this a go.
Beverley W
Hi Sue
Crisp fresh snowy card so pretty for Christmas.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Great technique and looks very wintery, fantastic card !
morning Sue
from a very wet and dull Sheffield.
Another beautiful gift for my stock box of Ccards.
Blue/white - where could you go wrong with this colour scheme - and an easy format to follow. So for a quick Ccard just right.
I think I'll try reducing in size for necessary posting etc.
Janet x
Very understated card today but beuatiful. Have a Great Day E xx
Another beautiful card Sue, and such a lovely blue color, you´ve used with it. It makes it look so elegant.
This is a very striking card Sue and makes a different kind of Christmas card. Strange not having a bow!!
Dear Sue What a wonderful card, I do not know how you come up with the ideas! I hope your tool shed shows are related to Christmas! Enjoy yhour last week with your Mom. Take Care Love Michelle S xxx
Good morning Sue, maybe simple but very, very effective.
This design could be used for so many occasions.
Have a Great Day
Patricia xxx
Morning Sue, another beautiful card, colours are lovely, and design stunning. Something I'd like to do for my Chrstmas card, Karen xx
Morning Sue, another beautiful card, colours are lovely, and design stunning. Something I'd like to do for my Chrstmas card, Karen xx
Morning Sue, another beautiful card, colours are lovely, and design stunning. Something I'd like to do for my Chrstmas card, Karen xx
Good morning Sue and everyone
A gorgeous clean and crisp card.
Love it.
Ang x
Very effective and the design could be varied slightly for lots of different occasions.
A Lovely crisp looking card Thank you for the wonderful ideas
Denise H X
Another great technique, how do you do it !!!! Lovely card. hugs x
Hi Sue
Lovely card. Very clean lines and simple. The Idea could be changed for any occasion and any gender. I really like the colours you have used in the stamped strip.
Morning Sue,
Stunning card. Your ideas for something different are endless. X
Hi Sue,
My kind of card - lovely.
Congrats to Karen.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxx
Hi sue i agree with the others ,nice clean lines and simple and no big bow.
Marion H
Hi Sue. What an elegant card. A lot of clever techniques used here to stunning effect.
X Chris K
What a cool card in every way, love the muted snowflake strip xx
Hi Sue,
Simple looking but very elegant.
Veronique L
Beautiful card. Just my favourite style.
Oooh very cas for you, very elegant
Woohoo! Thank you so much I never win prizes It has really cheered me up at a bit of a tough time for me. The card is stunning Haven't got into stamping yet although I've just started using PM thru masks Will def give this a go & already I can think of some cd backgrounds in my stash that cud work I have the snowflake die Can't wait to "play"
I love this technique as it's so quick and easy but looks stunning. Love the fresh and clean look of this card. Will definitely be giving this one a go.
Christine in Darcy......xx
Good morning Sue,
What a lovely card and lets me finally use the bottle of alcohol inks that i bought and then forgot how to use. Actually found them again to colour change the tiny clear things that you used in the centre if the flower with the pinky/peach centre.
Will try out this technique though to see what happens. I really like the embossing plate that you have used, it is so pretty. And i know you said you had mounted the snowflake in acetate, but i still can't see it.
Another winner Sue, thank you for sharing your crafty wisdom with us.
Well done Karen, i know you will enjoy your prize.
Love and crafty hugs
Norah
Lovely colours in those alcohol inks Sue. A great design that could be adapted for so many occasions. Pat x
Hi Sue
Love the blue strip in the middle of the card. I can't see all of the card as the main picture is missing on my computer. Perhaps it will show up later.
Well i must admit i really like this card. It's so simple but classy. Love it Sue. Hugs Sonia
Well i must admit i really like this card. It's so simple but classy. Love it Sue. Hugs Sonia
Such a beautiful card
HI Sue,
A lovely understated card, clean, crisp and fresh, love it.
Enjoy the last few days with your mum.
Lydia
X
Morning Sue
WOW stunning Christmas Card. Love the embossed background - one to try
Hugs
Carol x
A beautiful, stunning card. I love the look of the resist technique. I don't have any alcohol inks to another 'must have' for my list lol!
Hugs Sue x
MORNING SUE
JUST A SIMPLE BUT BEAUTIFUL CARD.
LOVEIT.
Hi Sue
Beautiful card this morning. So nice to see the alcohol inks used, beautiful colours too
Audrey x
A beautiful card that shows that less can be more.
Hi Sue - this is a very crisp and elegant card. I occasionally use alcohol inks and I do have these colours, but I haven't used the resist technique so I will be trying this out. Congratulations to Karenlotty - I know exactly how you feel!!
YvonneMay
Sue, that card is just gorgeous. I love the colours, and I learned so etching new today too. I never thought of using a resist with alcohol inks, so thank you so much for the nspiration! Maddy x
Morning Sue, another winner, lovely simple clean card, must do some for Christmas and other occasions. Take care, Jess xx
simple but effective.
Good morning Sue
What a beautiful card so calm and peaceful if only we could say the same about the world.
Margaret corgi owner
Good Morning Sue. Lovely card. This is definitely one I'll be having a go at.
Love Val x
Hi Sue
Beautiful, I do love clean and simple cards and must try the resist technique with alcohol inks.
Best wishes, Pat
Hi Sue, love the embossed background and the snowflake.
Morning Sue, gorgeous card and perfect for Christmas. Emma
Good morning Sue, a lovely card, very elegant and striking of the less is more variety, love from Jackie D
Sue
This card is fabulous and has got me thinking about my personal Christmas cards for this year. I'm always rushing to get them done at the very end. I really NEED the embossing folder...
Regards
Caroline MacHugh
Hi Sue
Very different , but very nice i love it !
Elaine H X
morning Sue, great card, the snowflake is so delicate it just sits nicely against the background.
Have a great day
hugs Lynn
Morning Sue, cool and crisp, that acetate window is so effective. Take care.
Carol.x
Hi Sue
What a lovely simple but elegant card. I really love the embossing and always use embossing on the cards I make now thanks to the inspiration from your blog!
Jen x
Hi Sue, very elegant love it love Jean Z xxx
Good morning Sue, Love the fresh clean lines of this card, one I will certainly be giving a try, Thank you for your wonderful inspiration, love Brenda Lel xxx
Hi Sue
Another gorgeous card, but for me I didn't think the top card needed embossing. Live the contrast between the white and blue.
Regards
Lynda
Great card Sue. Love the simplicity and the technique used. hugs, Carol S.xx
Morning Sue,
Another simply elegant card...I love it and the colours too.
Not sure which day toy are travelling back but have a safe journey and looking forward to seeing you back on the TV.
Congratulations to the winner.
Love Sheila xx
Morning Sue, very clean and stylish. Lovely colour. Kind regards Joanne K x
Morning Sue,from a wet North East. Just the sort of day for spending some time crafting and what better than beginning with this elegant card. I'm missing the bow but love the bling swirl. Hugs Pauline A x
Hi Sue, what a fresh, crisp looking card today.
X Ros
Very nice clean Christmas card, not too fussy and very effective technique. Thanks for sharing x
Really simple and clean looking card today, although with your cards its never simple lol.....
Hi Sue, a lovely elegant Christmas card.
Hi Sue. A fab snow flake card today !! It is a lovely card with a great resist technique. Embossing folder is lovey. I really love swirly stuff. Colours are great and pearly swirls to. I only thing I would change is I would probably have made a couple more smaller layers on top of the snowflake. Your card would be more practical for sending through the post though !! A great card Sue, thanks for sharing. Lots of love Tres x x x
Hi Sue
A gorgeous ice- cool card. Brrr! I really like the way you have placed the pearl swirl. Thanks for sharing.
Very simple and elegant
congratulations to todays winner
xx Sandra
Yet another stunning card - luv it xx GailT xx
Hi Sue. Simple design today, but pretty,
Love Jackie C XXX
Quite minimalist for you Sue, but very eye-catching and the close-ups show there's much more in the background. I'm not into alcohol inks though having got into a right mess with them several times :(
Sue
Hi Sue,
Love this card, great colour inset in the channel.
Donna Jones
Hello Sue. Simply stunning and elegant. xx
What a lovely fresh, clean card Sue. Hugs, Jen x
Krafty Keepsakes
Hi Sue,
Lovely card for Christmas and I love the use of acetate- I don't use it enough. TFS
Hugs,
Trish x (Hillside)
Hello Sue, An elegant and clean crisp card. Love the inset channel, will have to dig out my alcohol inks, have not used them for awhile, thanks to your inspiration they will be getting an airing.
Well done Karen.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx
Hi Sue stunning and love the idea with the panel.
Smiles
Ita
Hi Sue, Another lovely C.card really love this embossing folder which I have but another item not yet used, will be now though love the blue inset strip not got alcohol ink but will improvise somehow!
Hugs
Jean D
Hi Sue
Breath takingand beautiful. I love the simplicity of the card but it would really stand out.
Love Jan x x
Hi Sue!
I am a new follower from Australia and have enjoyed your lovely cards.
I love the CAS cards and this one is gorgeous. The snowflakes look so gorgeous with the resist effect.
Great idea using the acetate to hold the snowflake more firmer.
Love it.
Hugs Maz
Good Afternoon Sue,
This is such an elegant card and I really like how you have used the acetate. It's so simple but very effective. Thanks for sharing and hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
Margaret A.
Simply elegant.Very clean and precise.
Helen Bx
I agree with others on this card, less is definitly more.
This is a lovely card. Gorgeous colours.
Gillian xXx
This is a lovely card. Gorgeous colours.
Gillian xXx
Gorgeous card, looks very elegant.
Clare x
Lovely!
Very clean and elegant. Lovely.
Gorgeous card. Love it. Plain but simple. Gorgeous
CraftyJacq
xx
Stunning Christmas card such a fresh look.Love the embossed background.
Hugs Lynda Brock xx
What a lovely card!
Pam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com
Wow Sue, another stunning card, I love the pearls - well I would wouldn't I!! tee hee. A lovely stylish card for Christmas and I must give it a try.
Craftihappiness to you, love from Pearl
Wow Sue, another stunning card, I love the pearls - well I would wouldn't I!! tee hee. A lovely stylish card for Christmas and I must give it a try.
Craftihappiness to you, love from Pearl
Hi Sue
A simple and effective card love the ice blue window border
With the I cycle giving it the connected effect of a cold wintry
Day x
Hi Sue, simple but really effective.
Love it all.
regards
Lorraine - Scotland
xxx
Hello Sue. Thanks again for a card which will be a go to again and again. That little strip of colour makes all the difference and the resist technique works so well. Wonderful all round. xx
Lovely card Sue X happy crafting
Great card Sue I love the simple colours.
Hi Sue
Very elegant.
Best Wishes
Julie Bee
Afternoon Sue, another beautiful card. I love the simple clear lines x
Hi sue
Another stunning card and I adore those pearly swirls. It is very elegant and love the colours.
I can't believe how many comments you have lol. I'm shocked!
You deserve it as you are very talented
Hugs
Sharon x.
Hi Sue, I can't think of anything to say about this card that hasn't already been said. It's beautiful.
Congratulations to Karenlotty - isn't it lovely to win something out of the blue. Sue, you are so generous to the Wilsonettes.
Frances
Wow just simply gorgeous
Caroline x
A lovely clean and contemporary style card, love the alcohol ink panel.x
Fantastic card Sue! I love the pale blue against the white, it's just as Christmassy as the normal reds and greens. Lovely coloured inks put together too to make that lovely combination. "Thank you" Sue for the inspiration. I can understand how much fun it is for you Sue picking random winners. I can just imagine the whole bunch of us, (as soon as we can!), scrambling to get to the computer to see if our names have been pulled out of this lucky dip! Hehehehe Congratulations Karen! Enjoy your prize! Wonderful! xx Love Karen xx
Dear Sue,
A simply beautiful card that isn't as simple as first seemed, the more you look the more there is to see, lovely.
Sorry I've not been posting much ,not feeling well.
Best wishes from Katie-Louise Sweetlove
A beautiful simple card using one of my favourite techniques. Love it! x
Yet another stunning card Sue, love it, Kate x
HI SUE
VERY PRETTY. SMASHING FOR CHRISTMAS NOT TOO MUCH TO DO WHEN SO MANY CARDS TO MAKE. YOU MAKE SO LITTLE LOOK SO GREAT. WELL DONE SUE
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXXX
Another fantastic card. I love this idea & will be going to have a play to see if I can get mine to look as good as yours :)
Karen Edwards
Hi Sue,
A very lovely card, we like the simple ones lol! Simple but still very stylish and effective.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
What a lovely card. Simple but so effective.
Love it
Karen xx
Love this simple but really pretty card. Will try to use the acetate idea soon. Kathy xxxx
Great card today sweetie, love the simplicity and cleanness of it, very effective. Hugs xNx
Hi Sue,
Love todays card very simple and clean looking.
Alison B. x
Hi Sue WOW what a stunning effect I love the simplicity of this card and feel I must give it try really beautiful xx
As TDQ Karen said - a cool card in every way, Sue. Very dainty, very different. Can't recall you using acetate before and it's very effective.
'P' in Wales
Hi Sue, simple but effective it, love it, one to copy xxx
Absolutely beautiful!!!!! Love Sam xxx
hello sue,what a beauty, so simple
and fresh, this card could be made for other occasions by changing
the colours,thank you sue. love from Christine c
I love this elegant card Sue - love everything about it, especially as it looks as if it may be quick to do - what am I saying - I can never make a quick card! X
Nice and clean. Not very traditional. Lovely to see something different sometimes :)
Hi Sue
I love the clean simple card as would many of my family if I could succeed with the technique
I received my DVD today of your time in Scotland so I've plenty to attempt from there aswell.
See You Soon on C/C
Hugs Sue XXX
Lovely card Sun - love the simplicity, yet it's still stunning, Carole Z X
I like this very much and already have lots of ideas for a spin on it! I really like a 'clean' card!! Thanks
Very pretty xmas card, crisp and clean, really like it!!!!
hi, still not into christmas yet but lovely clean fresh card i like the acetate part will have to read it a few times to get it, great week of giveaways,thanks.
x sam wade
Love this card Sue. You've inspired me to get the acetate out. Barbara. H
Love this, the acetate is a really nice touch, I might have a go
Diane from Glasgow xx
Lovely card Sue.
Erica x
Love this card :-) my kind of colours used. Looks simple, but effective. Claire xxx
Love today's card.
Jane xx
Hi Sue
God is Christmas just around the corner
This very unusual version of a Xmas card is ticking all my boxes. Love it
Theresa. X.
Beautiful card Sue!
I love everything about it.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Love the use of acetate on this card Sue. I always wonder how to use it.
Margaret O
xxx
Hi,
Your is incredible. I've been trying to use those beautiful pearl/crystal swirls, but cannot keep the design. Could you tell me how you do it? Do you use a transfer sheet of some sort?
Thank you,
Lucie Aspirot
Hi,
Your is incredible. I've been trying to use those beautiful pearl/crystal swirls, but cannot keep the design. Could you tell me how you do it? Do you use a transfer sheet of some sort?
Thank you,
Lucie Aspirot
Hi,
Your is incredible. I've been trying to use those beautiful pearl/crystal swirls, but cannot keep the design. Could you tell me how you do it? Do you use a transfer sheet of some sort?
Thank you,
Lucie Aspirot
Hi,
Your is incredible. I've been trying to use those beautiful pearl/crystal swirls, but cannot keep the design. Could you tell me how you do it? Do you use a transfer sheet of some sort?
Thank you,
Lucie Aspirot
Hi,
Your is incredible. I've been trying to use those beautiful pearl/crystal swirls, but cannot keep the design. Could you tell me how you do it? Do you use a transfer sheet of some sort?
Thank you,
Lucie Aspirot
Hi
Really nice Xmas card. Simple yet striking. The effect is lovely I must try this.
Kayleigh B xx
Lovely!
Delicate and elegant - a lovely card
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