Saturday 5 October 2013

Joy

 Hi bloggers!  How about this one for a rather non traditional Christmas card?  Rusty Hinge and Peacock Feathers (and gold).  Every once in a while, you just have to let go and get wild.  It may get a split decision on this one, but I loved the way it turned out!  Initially, I embossed a piece of coconut white card with the Holiday Magic embossibility.  I found this strip of decorative card in my scrap bin so I thought I would use it and build the rest of the card from there.  I cut a Holly Accent border in white and glued it to the strip.  I cut a Resplendent Rectangle  in white card as a backdrop for my focal element.  I stamped my swirly deer using a clear perfect medium pad and embossed it in gold.  I used an Antique Linen distress marker to add a bit of shadow to the image.  I cut it out with the smallest die in the Grand Large Labels set.  While it was still in the die, I inked the top portion with Rusty Hinge and the lower portion with Peacock Feathers distress ink.  I mounted it with foam so the decorative edge showed from underneath.  I tied a messy bow out of white seam binding and added it to the lower corner.  Using the Sun Kissed Poinsettia stamp by Heartfelt Creations, I stamped it on matching card with a clear perfect medium pad.  I heat embossed it with gold powder and cut it out with the coordinating die.  I put a couple of flowers together with the pieces and added them to the bow and card.  I finished the flowers with flatback pearls and Iced snow on the tips.  Finally, I finished the card with my usual double white pierced mat.  What do you think?  Finished dimensions are 8" x 8 1/4" in size.

Now for the winner of the first Wednesday Weekly Card Giveaway.... the name drawn was :
Karen Lotty!!!  
Congratulations!  Email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your card. Another giveaway on Wednesday, don't forget!  All for now, Sue x







157 comments:

Jan.moogie said...

Joy says it all, what a happy card. Love it Sue, and enjoyed watching you do your thing on C&C, thanks for all your inspiration.xx

Sam Smithard said...

Morning Sue, Great Card on your blog as always I'm really enjoying the shows and now we can watch you again on Create and Craft Extra thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas, Love from Sam x

Anonymous said...

Joyful card, Sue, like the colours and design but (sorry to be picky) would have preferred no peacock and left it monochrome.
Didn't catch any show yesterday but hope to do better today!

'P' in Wales

Eemeli said...

Lovely. Very unusual combination of colors but they look great. Elegant design and the flowers are stunning!

Hugs from Finland,
Eemeli

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
Where can I start? I love the card, the shows and all the new products you brought us. As for the new embellishments Wow! As you can see I'm one happy bunny lol. Can't wait to see more demo's today (if products haven't sold out)
Hugs x
Heather T

Jackie Meechan said...

Love this card so different using those colours very unusual and would definitely love a card like this. Colours are brill. Yes for me. Who needs traditional!!!

Hugs
CraftyJacq
Xx

kitty davies said...

Morning Sue
Great shows yesterday looking forward to today. Todays card is lovely thabk you take care Kitty

TDQ Karen said...

It does look joyful, and I love the colours but definitely not a look I would tend to use at Christmas. Never say never though xx

Lisa said...

Morning Sue
Another lovely card. Unusual colours but it works really well.
Lisa x

Mrs B said...

Hi Sue. My first reaction was "Oh, not sure about those colours for Christmas!" then I looked closely and it has really grown on me. It is different, but lovely. Thanks for the great shows yesterday and Good luck for todays. I will be watching, fingers crossed there is stock left for you to demo! Take care.

carol edwards said...

Hi Sue love the design but would probably go for it it in different colours. Love the shows yesterday, just had to buy angel and Santa stamps x

Nananne said...

A lovely happy and joyful Christmas card! Loved the shows yesterday and looking forward to more today!

Anonymous said...

GM Sue - I think you have turned me where christmas cards are concerned - I was very traditional with colours but think I am getting more adventurous since seeing your alternative colour combinations. Love the peacock feathers colour and it works so well with rusty hinge. Will be watching shows today -
Rgs
Clare W

Debs A said...

Morning Sue what a great happy card it looks so fresh. Loving the shows looking forward to them todays. Keep up the work. Xxx

Debs A

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, well I for one absolutely love this card! Love the bright colours of it. Really enjoyed your shows yesterday and couldn't resist buying! Love Jean xxx

Sheila - Ginger said...

Morning Sue,
I love it!!1 I wouldn't have thought to have use those colours for Christmas but I love them. Great shows yesterday and looking forward to todays.
Congratulations to the winner of your gorgeous card.

Love Sheila xx

Unknown said...

Good morningSue. Well this is unusual. It's growing on me the more I look at it. Xx

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous so bright and fresh it would look fantastic on anyone's mantle. I hope the shows go well today. I will be very poor by the end of the weekend. Have a great day. Love Jackie

tracy w said...

Hi sue
Great show yesterday this christmas card looks great thank you the colour are great to must try this one out Tracy w x

Marion Bull said...

Love it! A really joyful card with a love colour way! Looking forward to the shows today.
Marion B xx

JAO said...

I like it! It reminds me of a sunny dawn.

PharmacyMichele said...

Love this card especially aa it is so different.

Michele

Marleine said...


Morning Sue,

What a lovely card. The colours look really fabulous. X

Dolly Daydream said...

Morning Sue

Love the colour combination on this card, the touch of blue really lifts it. Watched the shows yesterday and looking forward to today. Ordered my stamps and you give us such great inspiration.

Hugs
Dawn Searle xxx

Unknown said...

Good morning Se,
I do love this reindeer bought them recently and they are fun. Great shows yesterday... Hope you have fun on the next ones.

Nanny Jo said...

A lovely, joyful card, Sue. The colours pop. I loved the shows, yesterday, and looking forward to today's! Hugs.. Jo x

Pauline A said...

Morning Sue,You love to challenge our comfort zone with your different but inspiring cards. Lovely bright colour combinations and definitely one for the younger generations in my family. Loved the shows yesterday and am dashing around doing jobs in readiness for watching today's. Hugs Pauline A x

Patricia said...

Good morning Sue,
Love the design of this card but (sorry) definitely NOT the colours for me. I will however be using some of the inspiration.
Have a great day
Hugs

Patricia xxxx

Anonymous said...

Dear Sue I absolutely love this card and want to say how much I have been enjoying your shows. I have had two email read out so that is a achievement! The cards are stunning and cannot wait to see them on your blog. Have a great day today, I will be with you again! Take Care Love Michelle S xxx

Carol Clarke said...

Morning Sue
Lovely card, although I am more traditional still liked the design.
Loved all the show yesterday - and there is more today WOW
Hugs
Carol x

MRS DUCK said...

Good morning Sue and everyone
I love it, love it, love it! My blog followers know me for my use of bright colours so this card is right up my street. Did I mention I love it? Lol !
Looking forward to the rest of the shows.
Ang x

Rose in Chester said...

Good morning Sue,
WOW, a lovely and joyful card. Not for everyone's taste I'm sure but I love it.
Wishing you another successful day for your shows and looking forward to watching them.
How did Michelle manage to get 2! emails read out? I've only ever been lucky once.
Hugs, Rose

weefortune said...

Lovely card sue, Elaine xx

alimecca said...

Hi Sue
A really happy card! Love the reindeer stamps - it looks really playful. The colours somehow work but I'm still not sure that I would use them for Christmas though. Managed to watch your shows yesterday & loved all your demonstrations and samples. I always get a little frustrated though because the presenters just waffle on. I know they have to sell the products but I watched the last 20 minutes live of the show you did with Dave and for 15 minutes he just talked - you could have got another card started if not finished!!!!

beachie said...

Hi Sue
Its different ,yes, but its lovely. The flowers are gorgeous. Missed most of yesterdays shows, but the samples were outstanding.
Audrey x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
I love the flowers on this card.
Thank you for all the techniques you share in your demos.
Veronique L

Marion said...

Hi Sue lovely card but not sure of the colour ,still a bit of a tradionalist if thats a word.
Marion H

Mac Mable said...

Love the card and the colours. Flower is great too! Thanks for your daily inspiration x

Unknown said...

Love the new stamps,and a very different bot gorgeous Christmas card.
Helen Bx

Anonymous said...

Different!! That's what keeps us watching. Mabex

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, I love it, love the colours, love the stamping and embossing. I love it !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, Thank you for the wonderful shows yesterday - so looking forward to the others.It's great to be able to see all the new products and the way you use them.Today's card is such a HAPPY one - it brightened up my day and what a great way to use up those left-over pieces. Thank you very much Sue. Mary-Durham.

Joan D said...

Beautiful card, but as you say I think split decisions on this one. Not my cup of tea,as they're not my colours, but it is a very unusual and decorative card. Enjoyed the shows and looking forward to today's X

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card very joyful and different!!
Best wishes, Pat

Janice K said...

A great sentiment for a beautiful design as the reindeer looks like he's full of joy. The colours are different to the normal christmas ones but look uplifting. x

sarah hyett said...

Wow a very colourful card and that has a very joyous feel to it. One of my favourites. Sarah h

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, who said Christmas cards always have to be traditional colours, I think this card is great. Congratulations Karen. Bx

hazel young said...

Stunning card Sue love it all, the colours work really well and who says Christmas has to be traditional. Great shows yesterday xx hazel

Jackie Calvert said...

Hi Sue. How lovely to watch you create your magic again. I like the overall design of the card today, but it does not give me that Christmassy feel. I guess I'm a died in the wool traditionalist!
Take care now, love Jackie C XXX

marg said...

Hello Sue!
What a lovely combination of colours!
Lovely card Sue! Looking forward to today's demo's from you.
LoveMarg

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Beautiful card, not sure about the colours for Christmas. Great shows yesterday, just wish you could get in more demonstrations. Perhaps the powers to be could also give us a classroom with Sue like the Barbara Grey one.
Lydia.
X

Tres said...

Hi Sue. What a fantastic card !! It is beautiful. I love the little reindeer, he is so cute !! I did buy some stuff but not the multibuy stamp set. Now I wish I had done !! I love that you have used the holly border die. I bought these at the end of last year but have hardly used them yet. I love the layout of the card. The poinsettia's look lovely but I already have the spellbinder ones. I really love the colours you have used but for a christmas card I would probably use more traditional colours. (But that is just me.) I loved your shows yesterday and your samples and demos were just out of this world !! You are so clever and your cards are all so beautiful. You are such a pleasure to watch, unlike some of the c+c presenters. I wish they would just stop talking so much and let you get on with more demos. I cannot wait to see more of your shows today. I have so missed not seeing you on tv for such a long time. Good luck for today. Take care Sue. Lots of love Tres x x x

Rachel Taylor said...

I love the orange on this joy card ,very nice !
Crafty hugs Rachel x

Jane said...

Lovely card Sue like the reindeer the colour scheme not my taste but that don't detract from the beauty of the card.

Jane xx

Jazzylady said...

Morning Sue, I like the colours on this card, I thi k they look very joyful and I've definitely taken some inspiration from the overall design. The reindeer is cute. Enjoy the rest of the shows this weekend. Love, Karen

kimberley said...

What a pretty happy card-loved the shows i managed to catch yesterday.Others are good Sue but no-one compares to you,take care,x.

CraftyCj said...

love this card so striking and fabulous to see you back on tv x

mags said...

This is beautiful Sue. I really love the colours on this one.
Mags
x

Erica said...

Morning Sue,
Well this is certainly different. Maybe it'll grow on me!
Great shows yesterday and much needed inspiration.
Erica x

baconbits said...

Morning Sue
Yes definitely a split decision I first looked at 6.30am and thought - not for Christmas - so went away and now am back on looking a second time its a yes. Sometimes you need to look twice. Why can't Christmas be Retro...
Really enjoyed the shows yesterday and have a huge parcel on its way.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x

sharon said...

Good morning Sue
I must say I usually like non-traditional colours but this I must admit (imo) just doesn't seem right. I think it's the rusty hinge behind the holly border but I bow to your superior knowledge on the subject and accept that you may be right on this one. Loved your shows yesterday and looking forward to todays.
Sharon K. x

hollyberry said...

So different to yesterdays card but WOW this one certainly inspires JOY with those amazing,wonderful colours.I think different is the way to go sometimes and the two colours go so well together.

Unknown said...

Awesome card! I love the flowers.

Shirley T. said...

Hi Sue,

Stunning card. Thank you.

My winners card came this morning - WOW. It was lovely on your blog but in real life ....... It was spooky too. That is the card that I printed off your blog to copy for my Christmas cards this year so to see it in real life WOW again.

Much love,

Shirley T. xxxxxxxxx

Lacelady said...

Hmm, not quite sure about it - I like the colour scheme, but somehow not for Christmas. So I would utilise the scheme, but with a different theme, I think.

You seem to have been back and forth on both channels yesterday, so it was hard to keep up with you.

I'll see if I can do better today. Have you finished with Spellbinders in favour of Justrite these days?

Nanna Tina said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card, not colours I would have chosen but they look lovely together.
Been watching parts of your shows in between other things but have them on record so will be watching later
Congratulations to the winner of the card.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x

karenlotty said...

I think I'm gettingy mojo back coz I love this card Loved everything on y2days shows just wish I cud have afforded it all Can't wait to receive my card I feel very privileged & lucky to receive a Sue Wilson masterpiece

aggieosborne1104 said...

Gd morning Sue,
I'm loving all the new stamps and the fab cards that you make using them. I adore the deers and the baubles, they're so beautiful! Thank you so much for all the cards and new ideas you share.
Lots of love, Aggie xxx

Victoria said...

I like it! Not sure of the blue to begin with, but it's growing on me. The rust colour is really effective and quite different for a Christmas card. Loved the shows yesterday.

Unknown said...

I love this card, the colours are so warm, loving the shows, am watching at the moment xxx

jessie said...

MORNING SUE
JOY REALLY IS THE WORD FOR THIS CARD.IT IS STUNNING.

Jean Z said...

Beautiful card Sue I love the colours and the design is lovely thanks for your ideas love Jean Z xxx ps love the shows want everything

Annie said...

Absolutely adore this card! Loved your shows, what an inspiration you are as always!
Hugs Annie

Clare Powell said...

I like the layout of this card but would of preferred it in different colours for my own taste. I've got your show on, love the card your demoing atm.

Clare x

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, love this card, it is so different, why stick to traditional colours!. Watching the show now, take care, Jess xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
I think the colours on this are fab - it would certainly stand out from the crowd on a mantle piece - love it.
Beverley W

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, This is a little different, but I like it. I love that peacock feathers ink it is so rich.

Love Rosemarie Fishlock xx

EmmaT said...

Morning Sue, gorgeous card and colours, I rarely use traditional colours for xmas so I LOVE this. Thank you for some lovely demo's y/day and ive just watched you this morning too. Emma

Joan Hill said...

Hi Sue,
Love the splash of colour on this card x

Joanne K said...

Good Morning Sue, hope you are well. Just watched the 10 am show and thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep up the great work. Love tdoays card. I did resist getting this stamp yesterday but I may have to re-think it. Have a fab day. Kind regards Joanne K x

Craftychris said...

Fabulous! I love the flowers. Congratulations to Karen xx

JJ said...

Morning Sue,

I am loving this, love the combination of Peacock Feathers & Rusty Hinge, would never have put them together, I always forget what a lovely golden Brown Rusty Hinge is. This really makes the card pop!

Loving your shows, sadly I missed the 9am one this morning but have set up the others so I do not miss them lol!

Love & Hugs

Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

TOB said...

Ok, now then Sue, this is a seriously different Christmas Card, but I LOVE it. You always think outside the box, and as someone told me once always go out of your comfort zone it makes for an all round crafter, and I agree. I often make cards with colours and items that do not appeal greatly to me but there is always someone who will love it. Keep up the great work. hugs x

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Sue. What a fantastic card. So different but so lovely.
Loving all the shows. You seem to make the ordinary, extraordinary. Love everything you do - you are amazing.
Love Val x

Margaret corgi owner said...

Good morning Sue
What a lovely warm card the colours are so rich I love the flower too.
Margaret corgi owner

Beryl said...

Like the card but like many others unsure about the colours. Congratulations to Karen.

cebelica said...

Oh my goodness, this is gorgeous!!!

nattyboots said...


So different and unusual ,yes its growing on me

Elaine H X

englishrose897 said...

Good morning Sue, love this card the flowers are gorgeous love the colour. Have a great day Sally x

Unknown said...

It's different as a Christmas card but it really works. Who said Christmas had to be red and green??
Good luck with today's shows.
Janice W

salemfabulous said...

fabulous

Carol S. said...

Hi Sue, Well I am in the 'love it' camp! This is just the sort of card I love to make. The colours draw you straight in. Loving the shows. Hugs, Carol S.xx

yorkielass said...

Hello Sue, I love this card, the colours make it joyful. You have drawn me away form my usual traditional cards. The shows are fab, have a parcel coming my way.
Enjoy today.
Take care.
Hugs June xxx

Julie Bee said...

Hi Sue

Love this card, right up my ally.

Best Wishes

Julie Bee

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a lovely Christmas card. I am loving your shows.

nancyd said...

Hi Sue, a fantastic Christmas card
the stamps are great.
Nancyd xx

Sandybee said...

Very different but just as lovely.

Well done Karen on being the winner of the first Wednesday draw

xx Sandra

Gail said...

Very nice - I like different Xmas cards and this fits the bill xx luvly xx GailT xx

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
Christmas is defiantly on its way
And your card is making me feel festive and it's beautiful.
Will catch ya today in C&C.
You take care
Theresa x

camelot67 said...

Good Morning Sue,

Great show this morning and can't wait for postie to deliver my new goodies. Whilst today's card is terrific, great layout, wonderful inspiration (as always) the colours are a little too "out there" for me. I'm more your traditional colours 'kinda gal'. Thanks for sharing though and hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
Margaret A.

Tina said...

Hi Sue

Love it, the more I look at it the more I love it. It's what I would call a very Happy Christmas card.

Kind regards :-)

Tina X

Lynda's craft's said...

Hi Sue I love this non traditional Christmas card,The colours are gorgeous and work so well together the stamps and dies are lovely. Hugs Lynda Brock xx
Well done Karen winning the first Wednesday card giveaway x

Jan Caven said...

Hi Sue
What a delight. This card is smashing. I know its not traditional in one sense, but it all works so well and the colours look great together.
Love Jan x x

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Beautiful card Sue!

I love the colours and the design.

I am enjoying your shows on C&C, your always such an inspiration and I love the tree as lace demo that you did earlier.

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

Maryann Laursen said...

WAUW again you´ve managed to outdo yourself here Sue. it´s just sooo gorgeous.

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, unusual colour scheme for Christmas and, to be honest, I'm not sure whether I like them with this theme, would look fab on a birthday card though.I love the design of the card, really striking.loving all the demo's and looking forwrd to those still to come.Thanks for all the inspiration,
Hugs
Hilary x

CraftyJo said...

Gorgeous! Love the colours, love the flowers....not too keen on the bow ;)

evis said...

Hi Sue. Love the design but would use different colours. The flowers are really lovely.
Evis.

Crafty Girl said...

I love the combination of embossing and die cuts on your cards Sue. The designs and layouts are lovely, but as some others have said, not sure about the colours for Xmas (good that we're all different). Great to see you on C+C and thanks for all the inspiration. x

nuttinanni said...

Enjoying watching you again, having a messy day with youngest grandson Joseph, stamping embossing and using gilding flakes. he likes todays card and wants to try it, so here goes. hugs Cheryl xxx

Unknown said...

Lovely card, enjoyed your C&C show today, have not been crafting lately but your cards have sparked my interest again, shame I have to go to work this afternoon, Debbie

Olga said...

So pretty! Love the flowers and the border!

Disco Queen said...

Super card Sue. The colour scheme really works. Theresa x

Trish said...

Hi Sue,
I love this colour combination, I would never ever have tried it, but will definitely do so now. Thank you for giving me so much inspiration.
Many hugs,
Trish x. (Hillside)

Myra said...

Hi Sue,

Many thanks for the lovely Shows so far this weekend. A lot of work - well worth it. Today's card has grown on me! I do think the reindeer looks as if he is jumping for joy!

Love, Myra

Jacqueline Baylis said...

thank you so much for this idea, I bought this stamp whilst in the Uk and am now going to try this card out.x

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

WOW - quite a tropical christmas card today - would be great for people who have a summer christmas season!

Thanks, Susan

Laura O said...

i like this card ,love the stamp great colours.Laura O

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue, great card, not too sure about the colours - probably because as you say it is different. It's good to be different sometimes...it may grow on me!! Really enjoying the shows - great to see you. Love Sam xxx

Wendy from Scotland said...

was not struck on it to start but it is definitely growing on me...now I quite like it lol
Wendy xx

CaronP said...

Hello Sue. Like the unusual colour combination. Great card. xx

darcydaydream said...

unusual colours that really work. Not colours that I would use at Christmas but will definitely give it a go. Have taped all the shows to watch later as my bank balance just can't take any more so hopefully everything that I want has sold out!!...lol
Have a great weekend.
Christine in DArcy...xx

Ali B said...

Hi Sue,
Love the design of the card. Not sure about the colours.
Alison B. x

Jill Liddle said...

Absolutely love this card.

3362 Jan said...

Hi Sue. Such a fresh idea for Christmas. Will try this. Hugs. Jan.x

Meg Owen said...

Hi Sue,
The Poinsettias are lovely but to be honest the rest of the card is not to my taste.

Margaret O
xxx

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue, A really unusual colour combo I would never have thought of using these colours but they are great together, I think this would be a lovely card to send to friends or family who live in much warmer climates than we do, I think this card is gorgeous.
Have enjoyed your shows today, your demos have been so inspiring. cannot see you being there for tomorrow show you have had so many so many sell outs.
Thank you so much, take care, love Brenda Lel xxx

SusanP, Kent said...

I'm liking this unusual style for Christmas cards. Colours particularly striking on this today's card. Inspiring.
Sue

Jennifer said...

Beautiful card Sue, Hugs, Jen x
Krafty Keepsakes

Debbie Tinks said...

Lovely card Sue have a nice weekend X

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, well it certainly is different! I'm usually a stick-in-the-mud girl but I do actually quite like it :-)
Only managed to see a couple of your shows so far but I have them all recorded and am looking forward to catching up on them soon.
Frances

Maggie said...

Hello. This is so wonderful and a great use of colour. Love it! xx Maggie (better without a bow)

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful card. Have enjoyed seeing you on TV yesterday and today, look forward to seeing more of you, as you always bring such wonderful ideas and inspire us all.

jeffrey bubbles said...

I like this card Sue, but I don't love it as I normally do. Not exactly what it is I don't love but hey you can not please all can you ....Kathy xxx

Kate's Cards said...

Love the leaping deer and the holly!

Marianna Hammer said...

Oh, today's card is SO lovely.

clare s z w said...

Hi Sue, I have got the deer stamps, the Christmas tree and father Christmas and love them all. Now need the holly. Enjoying your shows always. Clare Xx

magpie said...

Hi Sue! Just watching the show and wow, those gorgeous, gorgeous stamps and the cards that have been made from them, stunning!The Holy Night one's are beautiful. As for todays card it's such a a happy, springy, jump for joy kind of card. Who needs vitamins when you have this to look at?! I love it and thank you for your inspiration. I've still got to start on the Christmas cards yet.... Big congratulations to Karen on winning that beautiful, beautiful card! Wonderful! When you receive it it will be a "oh wow, wow,wow" all day! xx Love Karen xx

Shazza said...

this is stunning, love it x

Donna Jones said...

Hi Sue,
I like the unusual colours on this card, love your reindeer stamp too.

Donna Jones

hazel said...

Hi Sue
Loved your shows today. I can honestly say that i have not seen one of your cards and thought ' I don't like that'. Every one is unique and suits every occasions and male /females birthday. I stick with male birthday cards a lot but i just have to look on your Blog and get the inspiration .Todays card is stunning Sue love everything about it
Take care
Hazel G x

Marilyn said...

Magic card but then, I love all your work! Good to see you back on C & C today.

brenda said...

Hi Sue, different card but i love it especially the colours and that lovely reindeer stamp . By the way bought some pine cones and berries today in that well known chain store in Florida, first time I have visited this store but I will be back, spent over 2 hours in there, luckily there was a chair for my hubby to sit and read his book, he is so patient Lol x

Sandy G said...

Hi Sue
I love the colours on this card but I would have toned down the brightness on the orange strip a little bit. Other than that , it's lovely. Fab flowers. Thanks for sharing. Am loving the shows. Keep 'em coming!

Unknown said...

I am loving your c&c shows. I have had 2 hip replacements in 6months.so it was a wonderful 'pick me up' to win one of your cards on c&c. Thank you to all the C&C team I know you lift lots of peoples spirits when they are at home due to illness.

Anonymous said...

Sue
Why not have fabulous Autumnal colours to brighten up our Christmas. Personally I love the colour combination but never thought of using them for Christmas cards...Yes vote from me.
Enjoyed your demos today on C & C.
Regards
Caroline MacH

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Fabulous rich colours. Love that flower

Fieldsend said...

Hi Sue, lovely cheerful card and think will be making a few of these.

Love June
xxx

Crafting Newbie said...

Love it!

Vie Carter said...

Caught your shows and they were great. I already had the ponsettia die but have now ordered the just right stamps to match - good tip to make a paper guide for stamping
Nice bright card today, and congratulations to the lucky card winner

ie
x

Unknown said...

hi Sue, I love today's card usually I go for more traditional colours but I really like what you've used and I'm going to have a go !! Missed todays shows as travelling back to France but will be watching tomorrow xx
Hugs
Jean D

Unknown said...

Hello Sue

Saw most of your shows so far. Fabulous card samples you obviously had fun.

The flowers really finish this card of.

Diana

CathyinMN said...

What a fun Christmas card! I like the nontraditional color scheme and love the embossing on the flowers.

nzillingworth said...

HI SUE
WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS CARD. I HAVE DONE SOME HEARTFELT CREATIONS FLOWERS AND EMBOSSED IN GOLD, AND I LOVE THEM. VERY ADDICTIVE. SMASHING EMBOSSING FOLDER.
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX.

Sandy H said...

Hi Sue, though I'm usually more of a traditionalist I think this card is so cute and the colours work well together. Love the flowers.

lorraine (classylady) said...

Hi Sue, great card very different, may not do it in these colours myself but Hey Ho would be a sad old world if we all liked identical things. Thank you for stimulating our senses and making us think!!!

regards
Lorraine - Scotland
xxx

Unknown said...

Wow, I really love this card. Its gorgeous.

Diane from Glasgow xx