Hello crafters! A black and white day today! I have to make a confession, whenever I feel a bit stumped where to start, black and white is my go to colour combo. I just love the way it looks. I started by stamping the Leafy Background stamp by Justrite using a black archival ink pad on coconut white card. I decided to cover it with a self adhesive sticky sheet and cover it with micro beads. I matted it with black card and cut a Bracket Border One into the bottom of it . I used some white card behind it and cut the bottom with one of the matching decorative edges. I added a piece of white card below that I scored every 1/8th of an inch vertically. I stamped my sentiment from the Justrite Labels 20 Get Well set. I cut it into a strip with a forked end and matted it with black card. I added it across the card between the Leafy background and the border. Using black felt, I cut a couple of flowers from the Spiral Flower three die. I added them to the end of the strip with some white tulle and a white swirl cut from the Bella Rose die set. I matted the entire piece with a thin black mat then a final double white mat with a pierced inner layer. Finished dimensions are 7" x 8" in size.
Now for the blog candy drawing...finally! I thought I was going to have to do a separate post, but I was able to get everything caught up to get the drawing done in time for this mornings post! So let's get to it!
The winner of the THIRD place prize is......................................................................
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Jane Smith!!!
The winner of the SECOND Place Prize is:............................................
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Susan Clifton!!!
And finally, the winner of the GRAND FIRST place prize is:...................................................
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Sam Smithard!!!
Congratulations all! Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your prize. The next blog candy drawing will take place when we reach 4700 followers! All for now, Sue x
Now for the blog candy drawing...finally! I thought I was going to have to do a separate post, but I was able to get everything caught up to get the drawing done in time for this mornings post! So let's get to it!
The winner of the THIRD place prize is......................................................................
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Jane Smith!!!
The winner of the SECOND Place Prize is:............................................
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Susan Clifton!!!
And finally, the winner of the GRAND FIRST place prize is:...................................................
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Sam Smithard!!!
Congratulations all! Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your prize. The next blog candy drawing will take place when we reach 4700 followers! All for now, Sue x
160 comments:
Well Scarlett O'Hara this is a lovely card. I love your tutorials on video - find them so helpful
Hi Sue. A beautiful card. I was not sure about black/white for get well but as usual you have convinced me :)
Have a good weekend.Congrats to the blog candy winners. Take care.
Very eye catching card today Sue, love it and that background is gorgeous.xx
Hi Sue,
I too love black and white; such a classic, it never disappoints. I like your vertical scoring too, perfect for such an elegant card.
The videos are great, a real treat. I have been crafting for years, yet always learn something new from you. Many thanks Sue.
Erica x
Morning Sue
thank you a very stricking card today beautiful, congratulations to the winners take care Kitty
Morning Sue, a delightful card today
the black and white is always stiking
and these felt flowers are one of my
favorites. congratulatons to all the
winners, and yesterdays video was
smashing it great to get a close up
of you working.
Nancyd xx
Great card, Sue, and have all the elements except the background stamp and sentiment. Still can't 'do' big stamps in the perfect way that you always do, so will cheat and use a background paper!
Enjoyed yesterday's video - thank you.
'P' in Wales
Hi sue
Another stunning black and white card love the micro beads must try this techqiures and the felt flowers to thank you for the design Tracy w x
Hi Sue, love black and white, always so striking, and the scoring really sets it off. Am loving my border dies at the moment. Congrats winners. Bx
Morning Sue
A very striking card today - love the black/white combo. The scoring is a wonderful finishing technique very elegant and stylish.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Morning Sue, Stunning card today, black and white is always stunning but combined with the gorgeous background stamping and microbeading, then the scored bottom and the gorgeous flowers, the compilation is stunning.
Congratulations to the lucky Winners.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Very nice ,i love the black flowers
Crafty hugs Rachel x
This is totally gorgeous and elegant. We need the felt in loads of colours as it makes the most beautiful flowers and does, as you say, cut like butter.
hugs n stuff
Carol B
morning Sue
A very classic look for today's gift. I love the monochrome look and it can be used for most occasions. Especially the males in our lives.
I love today's format and so for me it has to go into my 'must do' file.
Hope you can have a peaceful weekend.
Janet x
I agree and love the black and white combination, beautiful card today. Congratulations to all the winners xx
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous black and white is such a stunning combination. I watched your video tutorials, that you have posted so far, yesterday. I was so impressed seeing someone do something is much the easier way for me to learn and I can go back to them whenever I need help - thank you.Congratulations to all the winners. Have a great day. Love Jackie
Hi Sue
Gorgeous gorgeous card black and white is so stunning love the sentiment and the black felt flowers.
Congratulations to the Winners.
Have a lovely weekend.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Good morning Sue, lovely card today.have a great day Sally x
Hi Sue
I love black and white but seem to only use it for sympathy cards at the moment, but must try and use it for other occasions.
Congratulations to the winners
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
Love the black and white, great card.
Fabulous!!! I love the black and white...the proportions are perfect! Jo xx
Such a lovely card and I really like those black felt flowers. Congrats to the winners also!
Hugs,
Eemeli
Good morning Sue,
Love this beautiful card, could be done in many colours.
Great concept
Have a great day
Patricia xxx
GM Sue - such a classic and classy card - it's a must try! Love the microbeaded background stamp - really effective.
Rgs
Clare W
Hi Sue,
Black and white is a classic.
I love the bracket border and the felt flowers.
Veronique L
Good morning Sue,
Your videos are fantastic, I went out yesterday to buy shaving cream to try this technique. Thanks. Love today's card. Happy TGIf.
Beautiful card sue i love it. Its funny but when i dont know what to do i go for black and white. But i do like the background you have made. Congratulations to all todays winners xx
Debs A
Morning Sue,
Another stunning card from you, its great that you do these monochrome cards but you don't just do 'monochrome'. you always add that little extra e.g. micro beads or something that makes the card ping.
Love & hugs
Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
these colours always look good together
Hi Sue
What a beautiful card. The die cut of the border matches the background so beautifully. Such a striking colourway.
Best wishes
Anne O
Morning Sue, love the background, the stamp is beautiful especially with the micro beads on it. I do love black and white too. Love Jean xxx
Morning Sue, I love black and white it is so classy. A beautiful card, and a lovely sentiment. Have a great weekend.
Love Rosemarie Fishlock xx
Good morning Sue - such a beautiful card - simple but very effective!
Keep them coming!
My favourite colour combo too. So crisp and clean. Beautiful card x x
Hi Sue a stunning card and very apt sentiments for today. Cograts to all the winners and have a good weekend x
Morning Sue
I really like this card and I am not really a black and white fan. But I think this card is so stunning. Keep up the brilliant job you are doing!
Gail C x
I do like black and white but colour would cheer me up better, but love the design of the card and the felt flowers .
Had a great day at the Glasgow Craft Show yesterday and bought lots of goodies to play with!
Lucky winners, and lovely card. Agree, Sue, black and white looks right for just about every occasion.
Love black and white!! Very classic. You are so talented. X Evelyn
Hi Sue. A beautiful card today !! Black and white monochrome is a great classic combination. You have put together so many elements on this card with the micro beads, swirls, tulle, jute, beautiful border, vertical lines, forked sentiment and these gorgeous black felt flowers !! It is no ordinary black and white card - it is a stunning black and white card !! Amazing as always Sue. Congrats to all the winners. Have a great time with your family. Happy Crafting everyone love Tres x x x
Smashing card today, Sue. Very elegant. The video as are REALLY good. Think you have to do some DVDs now!
Hi Sue
Love the card for all occasions, but I think I would like a hint of colour if I was poorly - might think someone was trying to tell me something if it was black! Congrats to all the lucky winners.
Dear Sue What a stunning card so effective and love the colours. Sorry I wasn't able to blog yesterday but I will certainly watch the video of the card being made. Take Care Love Michelle S xxx
Gorgeous card Sue I too love black and white cards they are so classy. love the tulle you keep adding to cards I must try that as i have a stash of it xx hazel
Beautiful black and white. I love the felt flowers, very "Gone with the wind" lol. hugs x
stunning black and white card
you have created another trend with tulle- where can you get it?
looking forward to next video
hugs
whopperjaw
Good morning Sue. I love this card and love the stamp. It is so versatile. Only just got round to watching yesterday's video. Lovely Christmas card. Xx
Very striking Reminds me more of The race scene in My Fair Lady The colour combo is lovely At the moment black is my "go to" card But I'm not sure about the sentiment especially with black & white Well done to winners
So beautiful! I love it! Christine x
Black and white is always a winner and so elegant withit.Sentiment definitely appropriate for my today!
You can never go wrong with a black and white card Sue and this no exception, it's gorgeous.
Xx Sandra
Hi Sue - another stunning card again today. Love black and white and I do like the vertical lines. Not got this stamp but could easily use others instead. Hope you are enjoying your time - you are certainly missing some dreadful weather here! Best wishes
YvonneMayxx
Oooh, I love, love this ,Sue.
Classic and gorgeous with all my favourite elements.
Congrats to the winners!
x
Good Morning Sue. Lovely, elegant card. Can't go wrong with black and white. I love the bracket border and the touch of lace.
Love Val x
Hi Sue another stunning card .congrats to the winners i live in hope .
Marion H
Morning Sue I love black and white it looks so elegant.
Denise Hancock X
Hi Sue
Super card and gorgeous flowers as usual. Love the black and white.
Audrey x
Hello Sue, An elegant striking card, I agree black and white are so classy. The background is stunning and love the bracket border and the scoring.
Congratulations to the lucky winners.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs June xxx
Love this card, and what a stunning stamp for the background
Hi Sue,
Stunning card, loving your background and felt flowers.
Donna Jones
MORNING SUE
BLACK AND WHITE LOOKS SO CLASSY.
AREALLY BEAUTIFUL CARD.
I just love black and white cards and this is just gorgeous x Love the videos too x
Hi Sue,
Gorgeous card and what is even better I have the stamp and dies to make it!!!! Thank you.
Congrats to all the winners.
Have a lovely weekend everyone.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Sue,
Fabulous card, love black and white and this is beautiful. Could be done in other colour ways too.
Congrats to the lucky winners.
Lydia
X
Hi Sue,
Fabulous card, love black and white and this is beautiful. Could be done in other colour ways too.
Congrats to the lucky winners.
Lydia
X
Morning Sue,
An other stunning creation today..although I love black and white I have never used it on a card yet. I'm always a bit worrried it may look a bit morbid but I have to say yours never do they always lokk so elegant and classy.
Congratulations to the three winners.
Love Sheila xx
Hi Sue,
Crisp and sophisticated. x
Hi Sue
Super super card
Congrats to the winners
Elaine H X
Hi Sue,
Beautiful, elegant card. X
Sue this is another beautiful card. I can't decide whether black and white or white on white is my favourite. I am no off to make a card with lots of ideas so thank you for all your inspirations. Helen Kington xx
Sue this is another beautiful card. I can't decide whether black and white or white on white is my favourite. I am no off to make a card with lots of ideas so thank you for all your inspirations. Helen Kington xx
Lovely card Sue X black and white lovely
Happy. crafting
Good morning. Bet you're glad you're away from this awful weather! This card would certainly make on feel better but not sure about black and white. Bit severe perhaps? Love the flowers and the stamps of course. Congrats to the lucky winners, you are very generous you know. xx Maggie (better with just a hint of a bow!)
Good morning Sue,
I like the black and white look today's card. Black and white always looks crisp and is in fashion it doesn't matter the time of year or the year itself. I love those curved border dies as they can take a card up to a higher level.
Well done to the blog candy winners and enjoy your prize.
Love and crafty hugs
Norah
What a beautiful cheerful card I love it! hugs Cheryl xxx
I love this black and white look too so elegant.
Hi Sue, Black and white ,so classy,
just love it. Enjoying the video's
SUEperb!! As always...Mabex
Morning Sue, love black and white, so classy together. Take care, Jess xx
A very stylish card Sue, thank you. Enjoy your weekend. Xx
Morning Sue
Another beautiful black and white card, and again the micro beads great !
Back home now Sue, have loved watching your video's with the grand children
Congratulations to the winners.
Hugs
Carol x
Hi Sue, a card to bring a smile to the face, very elegant. Congratulations to all the winners, love from Jackie D
Such a lovely card Sue. Black and white is such a great combo and always looks elegant I think. Pat x
Hi Sue, a stunning card. I love black and white cards and this is no exception. Congratulations to the blog candy winners.
Hi Sur, Fabulous card. I cannot see how this could fail to add a little cheer to anyone's day. The micro beads are definitely the finishing touch. Theresa x
Good morning Sue
Such a lovely monochrome card. The backround is beautiful. Congrats to the blog candy winners!
Hugs, Sharon Kirkwood. x
Another stunning card. Loving the tutorials so easy to follow your techniques.
Hugs Sue x
Gorgeous card, my card preferences are always either black and white or white on white, so this one is just up my street. Congratulations to the Blog Candy winners, xx
Just love this card Sue I like black and white cards plus I love the fancy borders. love Jean Z xx
Morning Sue, gorgeous card and design. Congrats to the candy winners. Emma
Morning Sue, What a gorgeous card. I finally got my bracket dies and love them. Will have to try this card.
Congratulations to the winners.
Crafty Hugs
CraftyJacq
Xxx
Morning Sue, What a gorgeous card. I finally got my bracket dies and love them. Will have to try this card.
Congratulations to the winners.
Crafty Hugs
CraftyJacq
Xxx
Morning Sue, oh for black n white great combination n love it. Love the card too and enjoying the videos. Congratulation to the winners. Have a great weekend.
Love June
xxx
Morning Sue,
"Well first of all I'm totally thrilled to have won a prize, I feel extremely honoured"
Well I really love this morning Card and like yourself I love Black and White and also using my favourite Micro Beads they add so much to a Card, I love my Micro Beads! I can't imagine Cards without them.
Like all your Blog Friends I'm really loving the Videos, I'm constantly waiting the next installment
Love from Sam x
Love todays card. Hugs Sonia x
Hi Sue, there is nothing like black and white for sheer luxury and elegance. A really stunning card. Kind regards Joanne K x
Just another quick message in all the excitement I forgot to say Congratulations to The Other Winners so Congratulations and I'm sure your as pleased as I am
Love from Sam x
Sue
Fabulous - love that background and the brackets.
Regards
Caroline MacH
Good Morning Sue,
Another fabulous card to start our day and I, like you, often have black and white as my "go to" combo, as you so aptly put it. Congratulations to todays winners by the way. Thanks for sharing this card with us Sue and I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
Magaret A.
Good morning Sue
What a stunning card, black and white always looks so elegant, crisp and clean with class!
Congratulations to the lucky winners.
Margaret corgi owner
Morning, Sue, yet another winner! I haven't made a black and white card yet, but I'm definitely going to try this design! How do you come up with all these lovely ideas?
Love, Judy M
Hi Sue
Stunning card love black and white and your stamped background is perfect as are the felt flowers! Love it
Best wishes, Pat
Good morning Sue and everyone
Stylish and elegant card. Beautiful!
Ang x
Morning Sue, We need cheering up today as it's pouring down here. I love black and white and in fact have just finished a Christmas card with a 3d black snowflake matted onto black and silver and am very pleased with it. Love your card though. Hugs Pauline A x
Hi Sue, Another stunning Sue Wilson special, love the black and White theme and the stamps and everything the felt flowers top it off beautifully.
Hugs
Jean D
What can I say,love everything about this card !!!...Christine xx
Love the card Sue but it doesn't seem like a cheer up card to me. More a sympathy card.
Margaret O
xxx
Hi Sue
Beautiful card. You can never go wrong with Black or white on white which i think are stunning colours together. Congrat to all the lucky winners
Have a lovely weekend Sue
Take care
Hazel G x
Hi Sue, a stunning card. Very elegant in black and white. Congratulations to the lucky winners.
Love black and white and this is a fab card. Scoring adds a nice bit of extra dimension - I must dig out my little scoring board. Tomorrow IS another day, but I fear it won't be one to look forward to weatherwise :(
Sue
Beautiful card! I've never done a black and white card but I will have a go now. I love the background stamp and the lovely flowers. Debra x
Beautiful card.The stamped background is gorgeous need to get this stamp,and the felt flowers are yummy.
Helen Bx
Hi Sue,
I love the black and white look of this card and the sentiment could be changed to anything as the basic design is so lovely.
Beverley W
Stunning! You really can't go wrong with black and white :)
Hi Sue
Another beautiful creation by you today. I like your vertical scoring on the bottom of your cards. Will have to give it a go. Something that you wouldn't really think of to do. Congratulations to the winners. off to look at your tutorial now.
Another gorgeous card and as you say black and white never fails to work xx luv it xx and luv the stamped/micro beaded background xx GailT xx
Hi Sue,Another stunning card.I just love black and white.
I am loving the videos,it is like having you give a personal demo in my house.Thank you.
Sheila H
Hello Sue, What an elegant and beautiful card this is,
I love the background stamp and the micro beading really adds a touch of class - this is one card I really must try, I just love it.
Congratulations to you lucky winners, enjoy!
Take care,
Love Brenda Lel xxx
Black and white is always striking and this one is certainly memorable. Lovely flowers.
Black and white is gorgeous together and so is this card....it's stunning! There is something "classy" about these colours. You can keep them coming for me x Just want to say it has been great watching the videos. Not only does it make things simpler, we get to see you 24/7 too....day or night! Whoo hoo! No more Sue Wilson withdrawal symptoms!! Lol!! Congratulations to Jane, Susan and Sam on the Candy Blog! Wonderful! Enjoy your prizes! xx Love Karen xx
Hi Sue
I love this card, so elegant.
Another great video yesterday.
Best Wishes
Julie Bee
p.s. congrats to all the winners.
Beautiful card, congrats on reaching 4600 followers, and congrats to the winners (I am , as always, dead envious).
Lovely card Sue (would suit my daughter at the moment as she is going through a rough time)
Haven't managed to find time to watch the videos yet but am looking forward to seeing them
Hi Sue. I think you do such classic cards with the use of black and white. As you have done here. I might just try it. Have a great weekend. Hugs. Jan.xx
WOW this is just what I needed right now. I´ve just landed at home after spending the whole day at a hospital, so this is really suitable, and it´s such a gorgeous card again Sue.
Sheise why don´t I ever win this big prize here?I´ve been in on this since the pull out at 500 followers, so there´s be a few drawings, but I sure still want to wish the lucky winners a big CONGRATS with the winnings. I hope, you´ll enjoy your perizes girls and havae loads of fun, and a very happy week-end to everyone now too.
Hi Sue
Yet another winner! Think I must try this - when I find the adhesive sheets.....
Looking forward to the next video tutorial. Have a good w/e. Sheila x
Afternoon Sue,
Your card is so beautiful, I love black and white its so elegant.
Carol x
Love black & White Sue - another stunning creation. Have a great weekend in USA.
ValC xx
Beautiful Sue,
like craftycarol said : So elegant.
Hugs, Rose
Hi Sue
Sheer sophistication. I love black and white cards, they make such a statement, and of course the flowers bow and beads are just the most beautiful finishing touch.
Kind regards :-)
Tina X
Congratulations to all the winners.
I love black and white cards and this is just gorgeous.
Love this card - finally got the brackets dies so will be giving this a go. Thanks Sue. (Brilliant video yesterday). X
I love black & white cards and this one is gorgeous Sue,The border brackets die set is lovely as are the flowers all stunning
Hugs Lynda Brock xx
Hi Sue, a truly elegant card today. I just recently purchased the leafy stamp and it is good to see how it looks with the micro beads; something I must now try.
Huge congratulations to all the blog candy winners, you won't know where to start when all your goodies arrive :)
Frances
Hi Sue
a great card really nice I must get some of the border dies. congrats to the winners ..hugs sarah xx
Hi Sue
B&W always such a classy colour combo. Love this card, it could be suitable for many different occasions.
Hope you have a great weekend
Annie HeyHo xXx
Gorgeous card Sue! Love black and white, very elegant.
Congratulations to the blog candy winners, lucky people!!!
Hi Sue
Black and White is such a classic combo. Beautiful card. I have this leafy stamp and it is so useful. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Sue, Great card and love black and white. Very crisp and clean, Have a good weekend. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Hi Sue
Another great card Sue
I do love black and white mind you I love all your combinations. I REALY must try the borders dies
Take care Sue
Theresa x
So beautiful love black amd white. Love today's card.
Jane xx
So beautiful love black amd white. Love today's card.
Jane xx
congratulations to the winners. Great card Sue x
Love the black and white. I think I need the border dies.
Beautiful card Sue. The background is gorgeous.
Luv
Karen xx
Hi Sue, black an white always looks so elegant and I never get tired of the micro beads effect x
Hi Sue, a very classy, elegant card. I love the design, Carole Z xx
Love black and white too, and the font of that sentiment is divine!
Thanks, Susan
Black and white is an excellent combo, so sophisticated but also quite modern.
Congrats winners, I hope you enjoy your crafty goodies :-)
Diane from Glasgow xx
A striking card with great details, beautiful. x
Love this card Sue. It really cheated me up.
Wowser stunning black and white card .. love it xx
Stunning card.
This is stunning Sue. I do love black and white combos and this is gorgeous.
Mags
x
Such a sophisticated card for any occasion. Love it x
Love the black and white theme. Another stunning card.
HI SUE
FABULOUS CARD AND THE BEADS ARE LOOKING AMAZING.
LOVE BLACK AND WHITE
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX
Awesome card!
I love the elegant black and white.
very elegant
Vie
x
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