Morning all! Today's card showcases a fun technique called "Black Magic." You need to start with a piece of black card and use a silhouette type of stamp. I have picked the "Let Your Soul Sing" set by Justrite stamps for this. Using the large branch, ink it with a Snowcap Adirondack pigment ink pad and stamp it on your black card. I stamped it twice, leaving an area for my sentiment to be placed later on. Now, you just need to colour over your stamped image using pencils, but the white base gives you a cool chalky look. You will colour in the image so you can no longer see the original white ink stamped portion. I coloured the flowers with a pink pencil and used some yellow in the centres, then lined the branches and leaves in green. Next you use a white gel pen to go around the image to make it pop. I lined all the flowers, but decided to leave white dots along the branches and leaves for interest. I stamped my sentiment (Justrite)on black card using a clear perfect medium pad, then heat embossed it with white powder. I cut it out with the oval die from Vintage Labels Four by Justrite and inked through the die with my Snow cap ink before removing it. I cut a larger white oval (from Vintage Labels Four) on which to mat it and added it with foam pieces to my card. I finished the card by adding three flatback pearls to the upper corner, then my double white pierced matting layers. It is a really relaxing technique if you enjoy colouring and the results are so pretty in person! Hope you like it. Finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 8" in size.
Love this one, so different.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. I love this card, and the technique is going to be tried out over the weekend. It looks stunning! Have a great weekend. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card today Sue, I love it when you do rubber stamping. This card would cheer me up up if I was ill!
ReplyDeleteCraftihappiness to you all, love from Pearl
Hi sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card love the rubber stamps thank you Tracy w x
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWell you've done it once again I really love the Black Card this morning, I love how you have used the White Gel Pen to make it pop I love to Colour so this is my kind of Card and I really Love it when you change your style occasionally showing us different techniques your a star!
Love from Sam x
Morning Sue
ReplyDeletethe card is really dainty, I was only thinking yesterday about doing a black card then you come up with this gem. Thank you take care Kitty
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteSo different and so elegant! I love it. More ideas to try out!
Best wishes
Anne O
Morning Sue. This is a really pretty card, I love the technique you've used. A definite 'must try'.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sue x
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteAmazing - this card looks stunning and a technique to add to the must do list..
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
A very different and pretty card. I have the stamp set - must now try the technique.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, so different, great technique, more stuff to add to my wish list lol! It gets longer by the day!
Have a great weekend, give out love to your Mom, hope she is well?
Love & hugs
Jacquie J xxx
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Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a great technique another one to try thanks.
Hugs
Heather T
Lovely card this morning Sue. Have a great day. Sally
ReplyDeletePretty card, not sure about the black for a get well card but could use plum or navy to get similar effect.
ReplyDeleteWAUW this is certainly a different card from what you normally do. I admit, first I just looked anf thought what??? But then I went through it all again and I like it more and more for each time I look at it, so guess, I just need to give it a chance to sink into my eyes for real ha ha ha. Now I actually really like it.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun technique I,think I would like to try. Great card. Happy Friday.
morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhen I first saw today's gift I thought 'this isn't for me' but while I was reading the directions it grew and grew.
It is a little out of the box but not too much. Love the colours and the format is a simple one for us to follow.
Janet x
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing us yet another technique. I'll need to put some of the things on my wish list as this is such an eye-catching card.
Love, Karen
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteReally do like this one. The branch is gorgeous and the flowers really do pop out with the white around them. I love colouring in - it is so relaxing, so I will definitely be giving this one a go. Thanks Sue.
Great card, again!
ReplyDeleteThe trouble with reading your blog is that it gives me more ideas than I have time to try out.
Thanks for my prize. I will put the stamps to good use.
Nice one Sue, thanks.
ReplyDeleteSue, today's card is lovely! I will never be afraid to use black card again! Jo x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, what a lovely and different card, great technique to try out, love the simplicity of the card. Bx
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jane M. I almost want to say stop I need to catch up! LOL! I love this one Sue as I love sitting in front of the tele of an evening and colouring things ready for use so this is right up my street!!
ReplyDeleteCrafty Hugs
Heather xx
Love this card, Sue, very different and so effective. Hope you are relaxing in FL and having a good time being with your lovely Mom. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAmazing card and technique. X
Morning Sue, wow this is different and so striking! Love it! Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteA different card than we are used to from you but lovely. Christine x
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue and everyone
ReplyDeleteIm not a colouring gal myself but can appreciate when its done beautifully, like here.
Have a great day.
Ang x
Hi Sue such a pretty card and perfect sentiment x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLovely card its so pretty even in the dark card. What a great technique.
Crafty hugs
Amy xx
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous and another fab technique to try. Have a great day. Love Jackie
ReplyDeleteFabulous one! I just did myself a black Christmas card with silver embossing yesterday so I am totally in mood for this kind of creations now :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Eemeli
Hi Sue - a very different card from you today but it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYvonneMayxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love this one.
What a beautiful effect.
Veronique L
Dear Sue I very different card but very interesting. Take Care Love Michelle S xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat card what a lovely techniique xx
ReplyDeleteGreat card what a lovely techniique xx
ReplyDeleteVery nice card
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs Rachel x
Nice card Sue X different.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend and happy crafting
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, the white makes it truly pop, lovely.
Luv Pet x
This is different and gorgeous too, very oriental feel, love the technique
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous technique , stunning card xx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteI like this card, I will have to give this technique a go. I'm not sure about giving a black get well card, but I'm sure it could be used for many other occasions.
Gail C x
This is stunning
ReplyDeleteGM Sue -never seen or heard of this techique before so it's new to me - my initial reaction is 'not for for me', but it could grow on me. I am not a great fan of oriental style so perhaps that partly why also?... Will keep looking at it. Very different though.
ReplyDeleteRgs
Clare W
MOrning Sue
ReplyDeleteWOW, what a beautiful and eye popping card, just love the technique. It is really stunning.
Hugs
Carol x
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteCOOOOOOOL! I LOVE IT.
And I know just who to do it for - it'll be next but one card.
Completely unexpected, I might add. You are a lady of many talents and no end of surprises.
Hugs, Rose
Love this technique looks so clean and crisp. hugs x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, wow lovely card n thought this is a different card for Sue Wilson. You give us so many lovely and different cards to choose from. Not complaining but hard to choose what to do. Keep them coming Sue, you are so so talented.
ReplyDeleteLove June
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Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA really different style card today, love the technique you have used on the flowers and leaves, it's very eye catching. Would look good in other colours too. Love it.
Lydia
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Beautiful card...although I'm loving everything which includes black card at the moment. This one is fab!
ReplyDeleteClair xxx
Morning Sue what a beautiful card i love it. I like the stamp that you have use. I would never have thought of using a white gel pen to go around the edges but it looks great. Take care Sue xx
ReplyDeleteDebs A
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card and so good having the pop of colour. It reminds me of my grandmothers cherry blossom tree at full bloom. I now know why you need black card in your stash of paper as it just shows up what is on it lovely.
Love and crafty hugs
Norah
Love this technique Sue, your card is absolutely beautiful. Pat x
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love it when you throw something different into the mix - a fabulous looking card. Loved the latest video by the way! Thanks for sharing this with us today and hope you enjoy the rest of your day
Margaret A.
Hello Sue!
ReplyDeleteThank you for yesterdays Video.... I am
really enjoying them!
I bought today's stamp a while ago, and as usual ...use it for a week or so , then put it away...now I have seen it used on Black card I must get it out (lol)
Love the effect Sue!
LoveMarg
Different.....in a nice way. Thanks Sue. Mabex
ReplyDeletelovely card ,really changes the look of colouring pencils.Got a chance to look at your videos last night (all of them)FANTASTIC each and every one really enjoyed then keep it up .Laura O
ReplyDeleteHi Sue great technique but would use a differant colour for a get well card .
ReplyDeleteMarion H
Morning Sue, I have never tried this technique before but will give it a try this is a beautiful card. Have a great weekend and give my love to your special Mom.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie xx
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWell I don't like black cards but I really love this one it is absolutely fabulous you have won me over! I love the flowers and the calmness that this card shows.
Margaret corgi owner
Wow a fantastic card love this one. Must try this technique out. Sarah h
ReplyDeleteWow a fantastic card love this one. Must try this technique out. Sarah h
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, Wow, what a beautiful effect this technique gives, another 'must try', gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Good morning Sue. A very pretty card. I love colouring in too. It is very peaceful and I must try this technique. Xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteGr Elly
Very pretty card even though I am not a colour in person, would love to receive it x
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ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Gorgeous card Sue love this one its so pretty. now we will all be looking for the adirondack white ink pad.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove it and love your technique. Stamping is my favourite thing and wouldnt have thought of doing that.
Audrey x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteSuper card.
Great technique, step up from the chalk board technique that's been around over the summer.
Donna Jones
I've never tried this technique but I do like the look of it Sue
ReplyDeletexx Sandra
Hi lovely card today. I recently purchased a snow cap Ink pad and just love it. It gives a great effect but very subtle. Kind regards Joanne K x
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning. I love it. Hugs Sonia x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, A very different style today , I have the stamps but no snowcap ink pad so will have to compromise , thinking could I do it using small poinsettia flowers for a Christmas design card . Will give it a try, lovely .
ReplyDeleteHugs
Jean D
So very different and so pretty.Love this technique,thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteGreat card, I don't stamp but I do have some dies of branches and flowers will have to get them out and have a go.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
Morning Sue, lovey card quite different from usual. Take care, Jess xx
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue. Very different. It's good to use different techniques.
ReplyDeleteLove Val x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteVery pretty.
Beverley W
Really love this card Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother new idea Sue I love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs n stuff
Carol B
Love the card Sue so different love Jean Z xx
ReplyDeleteLove it Sue, very different and striking, what a great technique, will defiantly give this one a go.. xx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue, love the black magic technique, at first glance this card immediately reminded me of oriental designs-I must try this! x
ReplyDeleteDifferent and delightful.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card , a different style and technique for you { you are so talented } Thank you for sharing .
Elaine H X
love how you've made this card.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, gorgeous card and technique, must try this one as its very effective. Emma
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, a really stunning card
ReplyDeletevery unusual and elegant the black
make the colours stand out beautifully.
Nancyd xx
HI Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card. I just love this approach and again one that will suit all sorts of occasions!
Take care.
Christine
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteSuch a dramatic, eye catching card.
Erica x
Hi Sue, my 1st attempt at adding my comment to your wonderful blog so I hope it works ! If only I had a small amount if your talant id be extatic ! Your cards are second to non and you give so much inspiration to all your followers. This card is beautiful and yet again makes me long for all vard and tools required to make such a wonderful piece of work. Im just trying to save for a machine to cut A4 as my BS limits me size wise so much, then time to save for more SB and JR dies and stamps. In the meantime i'll just oooo and arrrr over the cards you add, and look forward to watching you again next time you are on Cc.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeletewhat a great card, going to try this technique later,thanks for the inspiration,
Hugs
Hilary x
I like this technique showing a different way to colour a stamped image. The card is so pretty and couldn't fail to cheer up anyone who's under the weather.
ReplyDeleteSue
I've made cards using acrylic paints which gives this effect.
ReplyDeleteI do like the card but not sure Get Well is the sentiment I would use.
Margaret O
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J'aime beaucoup cette carte très reposante, et laissant les crayons remplacer les matrices - le rendu avec le stylo gel est plaisant
ReplyDeletej'adore la finesse de cette carte
merci pour le partage et l'inspiration que chaque jour vous nous offrez ! amitiés de France
Nicky
Hi Sue, a beautiful card. It's elegant with an oriental look. Reminds me of the pattern on my little back Chinese jewellery box I have had since the late 50's.
ReplyDeleteStunning card. Love the technique you've used, I always wondered how that was done. Thanks. Debra x
ReplyDeleteI have never saw this technique done before and it looks so lovely. Hugs, Jen x
ReplyDeleteKrafty Keepsakes
I purchased the Let Your Soul Sing stamp set following your C&C show. Love its simplicity.
ReplyDeleteSusan x
really like the different look to this card -must try to get that inkpad,take care,x.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. WOW !! This card is gorgeous !! What a fabulous technique !! Your card is so pretty. It is an absolute must try. I do not have a white ink pad as I have never thought to use one before !! I must get one. I love this stamp set to. A truly stunning card Sue, and once you know how to do it it does not look to difficult to make. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait for your next video. I really hope these videos never come to an end. I feel like I am living "the crafters dream" right now !! Have lots of crafting fun.
ReplyDeleteLove Tres x x x
Very nice, I can see a lot of possibilities in this technique :)
ReplyDeleteSue, very different from your normal style, but very striking. Jean.x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove this card.
Best Wishes
Julie Bee
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove this technique. It really does look like chalk.A stunning card. Love the stamps . Will have to give this technique a try i have a white ink pad. Hope that your Videos never end as i really enjoy them, It's like having you in my craft.
Take care Sue and have a lovely weekend
Hazel G x
Hi Sue thank you again for your inspiration & new technique
ReplyDeleteI love it , the stamp is so pretty a stunning card .
Hugs Lynda Brock xx
Hello Sue, Love this card it's gorgeous must try this technique, wasn't sure about the black at first but the more I look at it the more I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you once again your inspiration is wonderful.
love Brenda Lel xxx
This is a lovely effect. A very pretty card :)
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon. This is such an unusual look for you. I love it. I have these stamps, have some black card so shall have to give it a go. Thanks for the ideas. xx Maggie (better without a bow indeed).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the effect you've created.
ReplyDeleteClare x
A very different card today.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and luv the flowers what a fab effect xx GailT xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteI really love this card and the technique is brilliant. A real smasher.
love Jan. X x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLove colouring in so this card is perfect. Love it.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxxxxxxxxx
Very different sue. I love it.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, This is so very different I love it.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the different techniques you used today. Will definitely have to try the tree branch technique. Thanks for explaining so we can do it.
Love the colour as I am I'll at the moment this card is totally fitting. Lovely card
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteThank you for this lovely card, will definitely try this technique as I broke the handle of my Grand Calibur yesterday and can't do any die cutting or embossing until I can get a replacement!!!
Best wishes, Pat
Nice cheery card Sue and with stamping too, quite different with super techniques.
ReplyDeleteValC xx
Hello Sue, Love this card, the chalk effect is very dramatic. I have the stamps and black card, so will definitely will be trying this technique, colouring is so therapeutic. Thank you for your inspirations.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend with your Mom and giver her a hug from us.
Take care.
Hugs June xxx
Well, Sue, this is a surprise and a lovely one too.
ReplyDeleteSo very different and a wonderful effect - love it!
x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a dramatic card. Never thought of using the black in that way before.
Alison B. x
Good afternoon Sue
ReplyDeleteToday's card is so beautiful, delicate and different from normal. The colourful pencils have done a lovely job on the flowers and the white gel dotty outline makes the card less stark. It looks oriental and that genre seems to be making a big comeback.
Hugs, Sharon Kirkwood. x
Beautiful love today's card nice technique.
ReplyDeleteJane xx
What a great effect today Sue - really like this card!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan
I really love this card, it is so different to what you normally do. I love black card, you can do so much with it. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs
Bettie xxx
I really love this card, it is so different to what you normally do. I love black card, you can do so much with it. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs
Bettie xxx
Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, such a pretty card and love the chalky effect. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteA lovely card. Love the colours and technique.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is a very pretty card. So unusual in style for you! The flowers really pop from the black background. Love it. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Sue, a lovely card and a new technique for me to try.
ReplyDeleteFrances
Awesome Sue, just awesome! I absolutely love the stamp. Gosh, it's been a while since I coloured in anything but even as a child I loved to do it. As did the parents because it kept us both quiet....Lol! The white gel pen gives it so much detail and makes it all pop. Just gorgeous! xx Love Karen xx
ReplyDeletewow I love this idea x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. love the way the stamping looks.
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CraftyJacq
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This is beautiful. I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sue, super technique and colours, Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteLate comment, hectic day. Unusual card for you, Sue, and very pretty with it.
ReplyDeleteI also don't 'do' colouring in but just thinking..... maybe!!
'P' in Wales
Really like this card , so striking. E x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sue xx hazel
ReplyDeleteI really love this.Never seen this before but I'll be giving it a go.Thanks Sue.
ReplyDeleteHelen Bx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWell I haven't stopped by for a few days so sorry gosh I have missed your blog, had some major family issues to deal with sadly and still trying to sort it out but now I have had chance to catch up on your blog I can certainly say I am cheered up no end thanks lol.. stunning card I must say I will aft to have a go at this one thanks sue for you inspiration hugs sarah xx
hope you and your family are well ..
Catching up with you after a few busy days. Two videos to watch - such a treat. Love today's card and the techniques used. Black Magic takes on a whole new meaning. I always think of the box of chocolates with very sickly fillings which my son used to give me bless him. (I never had the heart to tell him). I don't think they are made anymore - just aswell! X
ReplyDeleteStriking card. Don't think I'd use black for a get well card but I'd like to try this technique.
ReplyDeletedifferent but I like it
ReplyDeleteVie
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Sue,
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness what a spectacular and dramatic Card!! LOVE IT!!
This is definitely one to try over the weekend.
Cameeli xx
Gorgeous card Sue, thanks for the tips on another fab technique.
ReplyDeleteHI SUE
ReplyDeleteSMASHING EXECUTED ON BLACK CARD, MAKES IT STAND OUT SO MUCH. THINK MIGHT HAVE TO HAVE AGO AT THIS ONE.
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXXX
I really love this card. Very striking.
ReplyDeleteMags
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Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is quite different for you but I still love it ...it's so striking as mags said.
Love Sheila xx