Hello bloggers! It's that time again, are you ready for another Christmas double day? First up is a lovely black and white winter card. I cut the aperture for the treat cup in a piece of
coconut white card. Next I embossed the piece with the
Falling Snow embossing folder. I cut loads of trees out of white card, using both the
Forest Animal die set as well as the
Winter trees set from a few years ago. I glued the smaller trees to the top and back of the card around the treat cup opening. The larger trees were added to the bottom of the card using foam. I cut the Deer and baby out of black card as a silhouette. For the treat cup, I added
white micro beads, mixed with some clear micro beads and sealed the cup with acetate glued to the back. I cut the
Here Comes Santa Snow Globe Scene in black and added it to the back of the acetate so it showed through the front of the cup. I taped it into place and added a white backing card. The card was completed by adding white and black mats and layers to match. The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" in size. Scroll down for card number two.
The second card was made using the
DCWV Kraft paper pad as my background. It has a pretty dot and matching stripe pattern done with kraft and gold mirror accents. I added a white mat between the pieces to break it up a bit. Next I cut four of the
Poinsettia Flourish and Corner die out of
gold mirror card and glued them into the corners so they created a frame. For the focal element, I cut the
Scalloped Snowflake frame out of gold mirror and the
Art Deco Snowflake out of white card. I offset them and added them to the centre of the card. I stamped the sentiment and layered it on top.
Pearls were added as accents and white and gold mats were used to complete the card. The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 7 1/2" in size. I hope you have enjoyed your double day! All for now, Sue x
109 comments:
Beautiful cards Sue, lovely. Love them both, each so different, can't choose a favourite.
I can't believe it's Friday already, my 1st weeks leave has flown over, my working week doesn't go that fast.
Margaret, hope you can get some help with your migraines, they are dreadful things.
Elaine, hooe the meeting went well with the Housing people. Im so sorry that all the trouble upstairs has started again. With all that is going on in your life you need your rest to try to build up strength for your days.. I hope Andrews treatment goes well. How is Mary now.
Crewe Trish, one of my team colleagues has Rheumatoid Arthritis, she has just had her 2nd Infusion. She too can't tolerate hot sun. She loves Disney and her son too, so they have booked Christmas at Eurodisney, her favourite place. She is so excited. You take care, let the family spoil you.
Karen, hope the swelling goes down soon so that you can get the metal strips in place asap. It must have been a very bad break.
Donita, what a great assignment, you will have a fab time, hard work but fun. My first trip to New York many years ago to see my brother, we were taking the ferry to see Liberty, there was a huge food fair down at the waterfront, the sights, smells and tastes of all the food was wonderful, people everywhere having a great time. You will enjoy work this Sautrday I think.
Hugs to all, thinking of all our poorly and missing friends.Beautiful cards Sue, lovely.
I can't believe it's Friday already, my 1st weeks leave has flown over, my working week doesn't go that fast.
Margaret, hope you can get some help with your migraines, they are dreadful things.
Elaine, hooe the meeting went well with the Housing people. Im so sorry that all the trouble upstairs has started again. With all that is going on in your life you need your rest to try to build up strength for your days.. I hope Andrews treatment goes well. How is Mary now.
Crewe Trish, one of my team colleagues has Rheumatoid Arthritis, she has just had her 2nd Infusion. She too can't tolerate hot sun. She loves Disney and her son too, so they have booked Christmas at Eurodisney, her favourite place. She is so excited. You take care, let the family spoil you.
Karen, hope the swelling goes down soon so that you can get the metal strips in place asap. It must have been a very bad break.
Donita, what a great assignment, you will have a fab time, hard work but fun. My first trip to New York many years ago to see my brother, we were taking the ferry to see Liberty, there was a huge food fair down at the waterfront, the sights, smells and tastes of all the food was wonderful, people everywhere having a great time. You will enjoy work this Sautrday I think.
Hugs to all, thinking of all our poorly and missing friends.
Oops, don't know what happened there, my apologies to all
Two beautiful Christmas cards. Very different and can't choose a favourite.
Morning Sue.
Two beautiful cards Thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Hi Sue, I love your Christmas double days, and these cards are both beautiful. Plenty of inspiration, now just to find the time to start on mine for this year. Have a great day all. Bx
Beautiful cards, Sue. Still don't want to think about Christmas too much yet though.
Thoughts and prayers to all in need.
Crafty hugs,
D xx
Two beautiful cards today. Can't choose a favourite
Luv
Karen xx
Hi Sue
Two lovely cards I think the winter scene has my vote today.
Jan x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, gosh you have spoilt us today, two beautiful creations, I love both of them and I did purchase some of the Kraft paper pads (which really are nice) and the pictures do not do them justice. Wonderful, I like both of them equally.
Pam I reiterate all you have said, even if you have said it twice, don't worry these things happen. Yes holidays always seem to fly past don't they, I remember when I was at work it was the same for me.
I didn't get much done yesterday, I just felt drained all day, I must knuckle down today though.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Both great cards couldn't choose which one I prefer.
Morning Sue. WOW I do look forward to your double day friday christmas cards and these are two beautiful christmas cards. I do like the winter scene but they are both gorgeous in there own right. I have been a good girl and tidied my craftroom so now i can make a start on my christmas cards lol. Have a great weekend everyone.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
Hello Sue
Double Friday both are beautiful but the first one is my favourite I love shaker cards.It's going to be another very hot day again.Pam I am glad you are managing to rest.Elaine you could do without all this hassle.Donita what a fun way to spend a Saturday I love the different ways you start your comments.Rosemary hugs
Two wonderful Christmas cards! The first is my favourite though especially being a shaker card. Debra x
Stunning cards, I think the second just has the edge for me cos that background paper is beautiful xx
Good morning Sue. Love Friday double Christmas days! Two beautiful cards, difficult to choose a favourite as they're so different, but I love shaker cards so this edges it for me this week.
Elaine, hope you get sorted out, can't believe you're having to cope with her upstairs again!
Pam, holidays always go quicker. I can't believe that I've been finished work almost 3 weeks. I really must start looking for another job but I'm having too much fun crafting (and sleeping)! Hugs to all. Sue xxx
Never have too much of Christmas Sue. Both these cards are amazing. Can we have more Christmas please.
Annette x
Two stunners Sue. Both very different from each other but both equally striking. I cannot pick a favourite. Thank you, have a lovely weekend. Xx
GM Sue. Lovn the first card.
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes
These two cards are stunning there totally different but both gorgeous.
Pam I remember when I was at work the time went slow and weekends disappeared quickly, just enjoy every minute while you can xx
Sending love and healing hugs to all who are poorly and who need them
Have a lovely Friday all
Love
Sharon
xxx
Dear Sue and Happy Crafters,
My favorite Christmas candy -- eye candy! These are delicious. I like the snowy woods best, although I'd leave out the treat cup with Santa. Maybe just a Peace on Earth sentiment. I really like the copper colors and patterns of the other one. Amazed that I don't have a single thing to make either of these.
Sorry Pam that time creeps when you're working and flies when you're not. Glad you have another week. Two more people gave notice, which means weekend duty will come around more frequently for the rest of us. I really don't want to be the last working newspaper reporter. I had ambitions of being the first woman whatever, not the last of a dying breed.
June Smith, you take it easy. The pace you maintain takes my breath away.
Let's all sent good vibes to Elaine's upstairs neighbor so she will bliss out and calm down. Harsh to live below her, but so much worse to be her.
And while we're ordering up cosmic good, less pain and swelling for Karen, more attentive and generous family for Crewe Trish, and freedom from migraines, depression, discomfort and drama for the rest of us.
Love,
Donita
Good Morning Sue and all .. Two Stunning cards to wake up to this morning . I look forward to Fridays to see your christmas cards. Both cards are so different and so stunning ...
Crafty hugs all round... Wendy
Hi Sue, another two beautiful cards, love the shaker card, but couldn't choose a favourite. Have a fab day x
Good morning Sue, I love your Friday Christmas double days, I look forward to them all week. Both of today's cards are gorgeous - I couldn't pick a favourite
Marion S x
Beautiful cards Sue x xhazel
Morning Sue
You spoil us with the double fridays days two gorgeous cards but i love the Winter scenecard.
Catherine V94 xx
Two stunning cards, both beautiful.
Michele
Hi Sue,
Two really beautiful cards today. Love them both, but if I was forced to choose, I think it would be the winter scene. Thank you for them both though.
Pam holidays always go quickly! Mind you I can't believe it's 8 months since I had my fall!! Now that is a scary thought - time just flies by.
Love and hugs to all, Alison xxx
Both cards are beautiful. Like the first a bit more. Great how you used the globe die to create extra interest
Both cards are beautiful. Like the first a bit more. Great how you used the globe die to create extra interest
Good morning Sue
Two gorgeous cards! If I had to pick a favourite it would have to be the first one. I adore the woodland scene die set it makes such gorgeous cards and it doesn't have to be just for Christamas. I love the treat cup shaker addition such a fabulous idea!
Hugs x
Heather T
Two lovely cards. Don't particularly want to chose a favourite so, I won't!
Teresa
Two beautiful cards, but the first is absolutely stunning.
Good morning Sue, beautiful but the fist one is my favourite!!!
Hope Stephanie is ok???
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lyndaxxx
Hi SUE
More like a double treat along with great inspiration for these 2 cards got me thinking now perhaps I should make a start on Xmas cards but I can't say I'm thanking for that but I definitely love these cards ♥️
JOY Xx
Hi Sue,
A double delight!!
The shaker is such fun and the second is so rich and luxurious!
Krafty Runner x
Both cards are beautiful My favourite is the first one I'd like to do something similar but without the treat cup so that it can be posted
Hi Sue
Two beautiful cards, it's hard to choose a favourite.
B xx
Both beautiful a Sue but the one with the cute reindeer just stole my heart.
Love Val in Spain xxx
Two great cards, the first one is my favourite x
Morning Sue, two lovely Christmas cards today. Hard to choose, but think the winter scene might just have the edge. I hope everyone has a peaceful weekend.
Love Rosemarie X X
I love the first card - so effective!
Hi Sue
Two beautiful Christmas cards each one different yet both so gorgeous.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Morning Sue, love both of these cards so very different. If I had to choose I think it would be the kraft card one xx
Morning Sue, love both of these cards so very different. If I had to choose I think it would be the kraft card one xx
Good morning Sue,
Two beautiful cards today but the first one is my favourite as I just love the deer & your tree's. The scene in the treat cup is just beautiful. Yvonne xx
These are both lovely. Thanks for the inspiration Sue. X
Two lovely cards, Sue, especially the second.
Anne (Northampton)
Hello Sue
I love both so difficult to make a choice both are lovely!
Pam still waiting for CT results apparently the 3 different people I phone don't work for the Nuerologist anymore, so I get another number to call!and on it goes, fed up now with them and the pain.
Love Marg
Morning Sue,
Two gorgeous cards love them both.
Lydia
x
Good Morning Sue. Both beautiful cards Sue but loving the white on white better. I also love the reindeer dies must treat myself soon. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds
Morning Sue. Another 2 gorgeous cards. Love them both but think the first
on is my favourite. Mavis L x
Beautiful cards Sue love white on white. have got that kraft pad and forgot all about it. Thanks for showing me how to use it with Christmas cards, have a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Two lovely cards. Hard to choose a favourite today! X
Hi Sue,
both are gorgeous and I can´t say which is my favourite.
Rolf xxx
Good morning Sue,
Two very pretty cards and both very different from each other. Yet again I find it impossible to choose a favourite. X
Good morning Sue
What a treat for us all this morning, two beautiful cards. I can't say which is my favourite they are both lovely in their own ways. I love the suprise eliment if the shaker in the first one but it could so easily be a simple card without it. The subtle bling of the second one is great and shows of the gorgeous poinsettia corner - I might just have to investigate that die! Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
Pam echoing your comments today, they were so good you said them twice 😀Xxx
June you've had a busy week so I think a rest day is in order for you xxx
Donita what a shame people are leaving, your weekend assignment sounds fun though so have a good time xxx
Elaine I hope the meeting went well xxx
Oh WOW ! just how beautiful are these two Christmas cards , i just love the falling snow background {oh i really must get this emboss folder } loving the Kraft papers on your second card and the gold flourish .
Well we had a long day yesterday i dont think we will get much joy from the door situation they say it will cost too much, i did point out that just after Christmas they put in a stair lift that must have cost a great deal and as yet no one has used it .They have offered us a flat in the new end where the door is magnetic, however it is a small flat with one small window and no view .We are in the old white house with two very large windows facing front , i sit every morning having my breakfast watching the little children going to School all looking so smart, then i see them come out of school with shirts hanging out and socks around their ankles satchels dragging behind them on the floor . I love this flat and have fitted it with carpets and shelving etc to make it a lovely comfortable home , so now we have a dilemma as i just cant move into that poky flat .
As for the upstairs problem they are going to have a strong word with her , although no pets are allowed she was given permission to have hers ,it seems some rules can be broken , i said perhaps she should have been offered a ground floor flat { perhaps the one they have offered me in the new area ?} ,,,,, but I am happy to say we had a silent night { Is that a Christmas carol haha. } i just hope the silence continues.
Pam you gave me a right chuckle , yes the weeks go so quickly when you are on Holiday , we are going to see Mary after we have been to Johns Hospital Appointment ,she is doing and looking very well. I echo your superb comments again as you cover everything so well have a lovely day.
Big hugs to all
Elaine H X
Two stunning cards today. I think I like the white one best but it would be a hard decision if I had to really choose one as they are both so completely different and yet both beautiful in their own way.
Hugs Helen xx
Hi Sue,
Love the contrast between these two cards but both gorgeous - I already have the Winter Trees set and have used them so much and they will be featuring on this year's cards as well so the Woodland set of dies and stamps are top of the wish list...the Kraft/Gold sample is stunning too, love the two complementary snowflakes - wasn't too sure about the Poinsettia corners but seeing them cut out of mirror card has won me over, they look fabulous here and make a very pretty frame.
Donita - looking forward to reading about your "server" experience on Sunday or whenever you've recovered sufficiently to report back to us...lol
Izzy
Hi Sue, Two beautiful cards . love Jean Z xxx
Hi Sue. Two beautiful cards but for me the black and white has the edge. SueL x
Two fantastic cards sue. Like them both equally nice elements in both. Laura O
Two gorgeous cards, can't choose beween them.
Rosemary xx
Morning Sue, two lovely cards for us today, I like the first one but probably without the treat cup, just for easier posting. I really like the DCWV paper you have used for the second card, thank you for sharing,
Take care everyone, Jess xxx
I always enjoy the Christmas double days & today is no exception! They are both lovely so having to choose a favourite would be difficult, I think it would depend on the person you are sending to. No.1 is a fun loving card, No.2 is a very grown up card and very elegant! Thank you Sue!
Both beautiful but leaning towards the monochrome of the first post. Love how they are totally different.....
Morning sue love the stunning cards the white and the trees are beautiful love the background papers must get those I can't choose between them I never can what a whimp I am lol
Thank you sue love always June horrocks xxxxx
Morning Sue
I adore both cards, they are so beautiful!
June x
Hi Sue, two completely different Christmas cards. I do love them both but the father Christmas snow globe has the edge. To me more about a traditional Christmas. The second gold card is so very elegant.
Just love both these cards, the gold one is very elegant and I think the corner die will be my next purchase. I have everything to recreate the top card, it is lovely to see previous dies being used in a new way.
Hi Sue, I can't choose between both of these contrasting cards, each one is special. I love the winter scene (maybe because I have the trees, animals & EF) and the gold/kraft card is so elegant. Two beautiful samples to get our creative juices flowing. Thank you for your e-mail which I have just seen, enjoy your time in the US.
Frances
Love your inspiration. Have started thinking about Christmas too and have attempted one of your past designs, I hope you don't mind if I share my blog link for you to see:
http://craftyblogocks.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/christmas-in-august.html
Thanks for the inspiration
Paul
Hi Sue
I love seeing all your Christmas cards, keep them coming, both cards are gorgeous but I have to go with the first one as I love the shaker element and the falling snow EF
Echoing Pam again and sending special hugs to all in need of one especially all our missing friends
Love and hugs everyone
Pat
Two really lovely cards. If I really had to choose - and it's a difficult choice - I would go for the first one.
Doreen R
Both lovely cards, Sue but I think my favourite is the gold - it is just beautiful. Thank you
Love the first card! xxx
Morning Sue, two lovely Christmas Cards but both so different, don't think I can choose a favourite as they are both lovely.
Wendyx
How lovely :)
I usually go for the gold but today's black and white confection makes my soul happy! Breathtakingly stunning! TFS!
Christmas Double Days are fun but I can't really pick a favorite here. I do like an assortment of cards and match them to the recipients. I could have both of these and all would be impressed.
Everyone have a safe and happy weekend,
Stephanie SC/USA
Two super cards Sue. The black and white scene is really Christmassy and the gold one shines up. Love from Jackie xx
these are very beautiful and great designs Sue
Gr Karin
Hi Sue,
it's a double WOW day - both your cards are absolutely gorgeous. For me, the first one has the tiniest of edge as I cannot resist your trees and deer.
I love the way youve used the corner to make a frame.
Hugs, Rose
Hello Sue and all
Fabulous twofer both lovely but number one is an absolute favourite. Love the embossing folder too. Will be looking for that when I get home for sure
Hugs
Muriel x
Good afternoon Sue and everyone
I do love double days and tphe inspiration you have given me and others is brilliant and the need to start Christmas cards now so we can then enjoy the Christmas season Beautiful cards Sue as always
I echo Our Pam again. Thank you Hun
Hugs to all that need one
Take care folks
Theresa G xx
Two beautiful cards Sue
In love with the falling snow embossing folder, will just have to have this
Vie
x
Love both of these. First one is my favourite
Hi Sue two beautiful double day cards. I love them both, but I think the first one is my favourite.
Barbara V
Gorgeous wintry scene and an elegant card too! Lovely!
To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
You've Done It Once Again You've Truly Surpassed Yourself With Designing These Two Extremely Exquisite
Cards.
WOW WOW WOW We Are Exceptionally Very Very Lucky With This Truly Tremendous Blog
It's Outstanding That Your Willing To Share Such Phenomenal Christmas Cards With Us I'm Lucky To
Say I Have The Cutting Dies From The Snow Globe Card, The Magical Winter Trees Are From
Your 2015 Collection I Used Them A Great Deal Last Year.
I Love The First One Because Its Black/White But Your Second One Is Also Stupendous Where You've Used
The Kraft DCWV Paper Pad, Also The Exceptional Snowflake Flourish.
Sue, I'm Breaking The Bank With Your Magnificent Dies/Embossing Folders As I've Subscribed To YouTube To
Send Me An E-Mail Every Time A New Video Tutorial Is Released I Watched One Today I Had To Order It
I Won't Spoil The Pleasure For Others As They'll See It When It Comes Onto Your Superb Blog
Sue, My Wonderful Friend, Thank You For Sharing Today's Extremely Exquisite Cards
Sue, Take Great Care
Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
Love From Sam xxx
Hi Sue. Love both of the cards. I would have to say that I didn't really pay much attention to the Poinsettia flourish and corner dies when you launched them but now that I have seen how they can be used I have completely changed my mind. They are really pretty.
Lisbeth
Love both cards Sue, can't pick a favorite. Love the poinsettia corners and how you have used the different card stock, they are amazing!
Evening Sue and everyone.
Two absolutely lovely card and I won the Little animals so will start
cutting some out for cards as soon as poss.
Hi to Paul and to anyone new lately
Special hugs to anyone who need some. Hope you all had a okay-ish day
Feeling a bit "drained" like Pam called it and the weather really
do my head in at the moment. Is this meant to be summer ?
Take care everyone,
hugs Maria x
Oh wow, both these cards are just amazing, so very different....number one is definitely my favourite.... thank you Sue....luv Ursula xx
absoluty wonderfull
thank for this cards
best regard
lolo
These ard lovely Sue, however I think I slightly prefer the first one with the deer.xx
Hi Sue,
I think the falling snow emnbossing folder is the best one I've seen.
Love the second card it looks so special.
Love to all
Meg xxx
Hi Sue and everyone
well Sue as you know I am not a lover of black but must say I prefer the first one!!!! you may well be converting me!
Well Elaine can't believe they are doing nothing about your door. I think the MP is the way to go. Funny how things get done when they are involved.
Glad Mary is improving. How did John get on at his hospital appointment? Glad you had a peaceful night. sending love and hugs.
Donita good job I am not doing that report on Saturday there would be no food to report on lol!! sending love and hugs
Crewe Trish trust you are still enjoying your holiday sending love and hugs.
Pam sending love and hugs your way also, make the most of the holiday you have left and craft, craft, craft !!!!
also sending love and hugs to you all xxxxxxxxxxx
Hello Sue,
Is it Friday already! Where has the week gone! First of all , I loved yesterday's card but had one of those days! I was in bed when I remembered I hadn't commented !! Sorry! Blue and white are just winners for me and yesterday's lovely bright blue with it's gorgeous bow just made it perfect! Thank you.
Today's two Christmas cards are also lovely! The first is my favourite but like someone else said I'd make it without the treat cup. They just aren't me! It's one of these things you just can't explain!
I'm late again today! Sorry! Love to all lovely friends on the blog! Laine I miss you and I'm worrying about you! Hope you and Mum are ok!
Lots of love Myra ( Friend of Maureen!) xx
Hi Sue,
Two stunning cards again, love the black/white Christmas with the snowy background and santa globe. The Kraft/gold card is stunning too, love the background you have created and the dies used.
Cheers,
Di B. x
Tasmania.
Two gorgepus card love them
Two stunning cards. Like them both and cannot choose as they are both completely different. Thank you Sue for your inspiration. Very hectic day yesterday but very quiet today. Granddaughter away for four weeks. Missing her already.
Two lovely cards Sue.
Jan
Northampton
Two delightful cards. Love them both.
Take care everyone.
Beautiful cards.
My favorite this time has to be the black/white one, since I love scenic Christmas cards :))
Absolutely gorgeous cards Sue. So different. I love those trees:)
Annie P
xxx
These cards are wonderful! The first one is quiet and peaceful! The second is pow!
oh the monochrome one is gorgeous. love it, hugs xx
Sue these cards are just brilliant - the first one is absolutely gorgeous.
YvonneMayxx
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