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Monday, 10 October 2011

Black and Gold Christmas

Hi blog friends!  That backlog of cards that I have mentioned recently does include a bunch of Christmas cards too.  Sorry about that if you just aren't ready for it yet (I know how you feel, really I do!).  This one is a bit of a departure for me as I rarely use metallic card, but I just had this in my head so I had to run with it!  I have used the Spellbinders 2011 HeirloomOrnament as a focal image.  I stamped it with a swirl and clear ink and embossed it for texture.  I then cut a faux nestie in black to mat it with.  I stamped two stars in black from our Christmas Swirls set and embossed them and cut them out to mount on the ornament.  I used that same star to stamp all over the background in clear ink and clear embossing powder.  I had some fancy ribbon and lace in my stash that I was dying to use so I thought this was the card for it.  I added my sentiment on one of the ribbon banners, then cut another one in black as a shadow.  I pierced around the edge and matted it with black for balance.  I added a piece of black cording and gold cording to the top of the ornament to complete the card.  Me likes even if it is a bit different for me,  what do you think?  All for now, Sue x
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47 comments:

  1. Maryann Laursen10 October 2011 at 07:41

    Stunning and elegant, that´s how simple, it can be said. I love it, you really did a wonderful job with this one here. WOW.

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  2. Marina10 October 2011 at 08:01

    simply love it...take care...

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  3. Sandra F10 October 2011 at 08:17

    Wow. I love it xx

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  4. DEBBIE10 October 2011 at 08:20

    LOVE THIS CHRISTMAS CARD MAY TRY A DIFFRENT COLOUS.BUT LOVELY
    DEBBIE

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  5. Carole Z10 October 2011 at 08:44

    Lovely Sue, a very elegant card..love the stars x

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  6. Uta10 October 2011 at 08:45

    This is a wonderful christmas card. Great!

    Hugs, Uta

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  7. Bee and Dee10 October 2011 at 09:24

    Me likes too. Will try this lovely card too. hugs Bee

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  8. Unknown10 October 2011 at 09:37

    A touch of luxury. Gorgeous! Love, Julia xxx

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  9. veronica10 October 2011 at 09:47

    love this one, stars look fab

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  10. Marie-Louise10 October 2011 at 09:53

    Very different card but beautiful.

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  11. eileen.fj10 October 2011 at 10:00

    Hi Sue
    Yet another stunning card-really love it!

    Eileen x

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  12. Kate's Cards10 October 2011 at 10:18

    Sue the quality of all your cards has made me run out of superlatives!!

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  13. amanda10 October 2011 at 10:48

    Sue this is very a elegant and modern christmas card absolutely gorgeous
    Amanda xx

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  14. marg10 October 2011 at 11:22

    Hello Sue
    I was so impressed by the Stars I thought they were Spellbinder Dies !Wonderful !
    Love Marg

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  15. Sandra10 October 2011 at 12:07

    Stunning card Sue thanks again for showing us your wonderful creations
    Sandra xx

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  16. Clai0110 October 2011 at 12:26

    I think this card is gorgeous , who wouldn't be over the moon to receive this at christmas?! love the star especially and of course the christmas ornament die, I think I can feel more spending or an early letter to Father Christmas coming over me, ha, thanks for posting.

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  17. lilygee10 October 2011 at 12:40

    lovely card - simple yet so elegant. Thanks for sharing it with us sue
    Lilygeex

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  18. Wellington10 October 2011 at 12:42

    Absolutely fabulous - that one would catch the eye amongst all the shop-bought ones.

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  19. Lorraine10 October 2011 at 13:02

    i think this card is so beautifully elegant i never thought of using these colours at christmas but it works beautifully i love the stars inside the bauble it looks fab tfs sue xx

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  20. Christine10 October 2011 at 15:15

    I seem to be saying the same thing, another GORGEOUS card Sue. Me likes too.
    Hugs
    Christine xx

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  21. Diane Maitland10 October 2011 at 15:34

    What a fantastic looking card, another one you should be proud of. xx

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  22. Chloe's Nan10 October 2011 at 16:00

    Lovely card Sue x

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  23. Redanne10 October 2011 at 16:49

    There is just something about black and gold that shouts elegance. Another wonderful card Sue. Regards, Anne R

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  24. PaulineC10 October 2011 at 17:30

    It is just absolutely stunning. Those black stars against the gold ornament are incredible.

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  25. Missmizog10 October 2011 at 17:39

    What a fantastic card the metallic gold and black look absolutely wonderful x
    Sue

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  26. Barbara Phillips10 October 2011 at 18:15

    Love the stars, colours are fab as is card.

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  27. Bernie10 October 2011 at 18:47

    Stunning and elegant!
    Blessings Bernie

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  28. LellyJelly10 October 2011 at 19:09

    Nice card, good to see a departure fom the usual red and green.x

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  29. KimberleyG10 October 2011 at 19:16

    Beautiful card. Those stars are beyond fabulous.

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  30. Anne10 October 2011 at 19:54

    Gorgeous card. love the black and gold combination.
    Hugs x

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  31. Joanne K10 October 2011 at 20:45

    Lovely card Sue. Hadn't noticed that you don't use mirri card before until you pointed it out x

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  32. Rita10 October 2011 at 21:19

    Very classy christmas card Sue, if you don't mind me saying so. I am now experimenting with colours a lot more. Hugs Rita xxx

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  33. Christine B.10 October 2011 at 23:17

    Hi Sue, gorgeous, gorgeous card.Love the stars. Sorry but after WednesdayI won't be around . I have to go in hospital for a Mastectomy on Thursday but I will be back as soon as I can. I don't know what I will do without visiting and seeing your beautiful creations. Take care Happy crafting. Hugs x ChrisB

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  34. Rufus11 October 2011 at 05:11

    I love those stars!
    R/

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  35. Papercraft By Carole11 October 2011 at 07:53

    Beautifully elegant card!! I love the heirloom nestie!! Cxx

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  36. Craftypurpledragon11 October 2011 at 12:31

    Hi Sue,
    Love the contrast on this card, another very striking combination.
    Love and Light.
    Suz x

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  37. Sarpreet11 October 2011 at 16:04

    This is stunning, i had some shiny looking card, and was not sure what to do with mine. But after seeing this and the other samples on tv, i am inspired to get it out of the draw and use it! thank you sue, an inspiration as always x

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  38. JULIEMCRANE11 October 2011 at 17:51

    Hi Sue

    Love it, i must start thinking of my christmas cards soon. You've given me some colour combo's to think about....

    Julie x

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  39. Mandy Makes and Mends 11 October 2011 at 20:27

    Never seen black and yellow for crimbo but it works what an elegant card

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  40. violetclouds12 October 2011 at 22:53

    i really like this card, I didnt notice the embossed stars on the black background at first but that really adds interest. I am sure if this was a christmas card on display in someones home its the one that everyone is just going to keep looking at because its so elegant, and theyre gradually start to see all the fine details and think how did she do that!. I know its too late for this comment to count for the competition but I just had to say how much I like this card!

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  41. miislucky14 October 2011 at 00:51

    I really love this card! I love the embossing in the backround. It keeps me staring at the card it's so pretty! Mimi

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  42. Rachel15 October 2011 at 16:05

    Totally in love with this card. It definitely has the WOW factor! Sue, please could you tell me where I can buy the star stamp. I've searched the internet but with no success. Thanks for great inspiration, as always.
    Rachel x

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  43. Lynn (delphinoid)18 October 2011 at 20:08

    Absolutely Stunning! I love this card, the colours work so well together.

    Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

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  44. Pamela20 October 2011 at 23:29

    Wow

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  45. Lindyloo23 October 2011 at 00:37

    Glad you decided to go with the mirri card after all. It is a perfect combination of die cutting, stamping and embossing. Both elegant and glamorous. Thanks Sue

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  46. aggieosborne110424 October 2011 at 00:09

    Loving the stars...Sue, is it ok to ask from where I could buy the same Christmas Swirls stamp that you've use for the stars? Thank you, Aggie x

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  47. Mel29 December 2011 at 10:20

    Hi - what an excellent card and a perfect way of combining different techniques. Would you be able to share the details of the Christmas swirls stamp set as it is just perfect. Any details please send to mel_f@hotmail.co.uk. Thank you.

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