Hello there my crafty friends! Antique Gold, white and a touch of black for today's offering. I started by cutting white and gold strips of card (about 3/4" wide) and attaching them to a piece of copy paper (so it wouldn't be too thick). Next I embossed it with the
Ice Crystals embossing folder for texture. I matted that piece with a thin white and a thin black mat. Next I cut the
Natalie die out of
antique Gold card. I cut two of the Overlay and ornament die in white and added them to the sides behind the
Natalie die. I used the inner cutting dies to cut the centre for my sentiment and create a thin black frame as an accent. I backed this section in white to show off the detail. I reversed shadowed the sentiment in white and cut it out of
black gloss card, glued them together slightly offset and attached it to the centre of the frame. White, black and gold mats and layers were used to complete the card. The finished dimensions are 7 3/4" x 8 1/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
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Hello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteIsn’t Natalie a star !! I am so glad that is the one frame I chose from the last release and it has been so handy, the three cutting frames allow for great shadows in the focal element and the outside decorative piece is just gorgeous. Your choice of colours makes it look so rich - love the embossing on the stripes too,
Hugs
Muriel x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a stunning sample today, I remember you showing us how to do these strips, either on a video or a Hochanda show and thought how great it was, well if this is the creations that you can make then I am all for doing this. thank you xx
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Morning Sue, a very classy card, love the striped background, and the colour combo is very contemporary. Have a good day everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteWhite,gold and that touch of black gives such an elegant card.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, Thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
WOW. Firstly Sue, I just love the embossing folder, it's one I reach for such a lot, along with the Snowflake Lattice and Falling Snow (an all rounder folder)
ReplyDeleteThis sample looks a million dollars, the rich expensive looking gold shows the beauty of the dies and design, who wouldn't adore a card like this coming through the post box it's stunning xxx
Fabulous card Sue x xhazel
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue and all
ReplyDeleteMay I say WOW what a stunning card this morning . The effect you have created with strips for the background work beautifully and the colours are stunning. The centre piece with the Natalie die finishes the card of beautifully.
Crafty hugs and well wishes to all... Wendy
Do like the background. Must try this idea.
ReplyDeleteJan
Northampton
Saw you demo this Sue on television. Love the background strips. Natalie and the Overlay die look great together.
ReplyDeleteAnnette
Hi sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning card this morning very elegant and so pretty,
Di Di from broadstairs Kent
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card with a clever and effective background which I must try for myself. x
The card looks great Sue and very unique. x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card today.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Morning Sue, beautiful card with a fabulous background! Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue a regal looking card , the background is really opulent. The Natalie die is beautiful. Xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty look xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a lovely card today. Love how you have done the background and the colours.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card. I remember seeing you make the stripe embossed background on Hochanda, such a great idea.
B xx
Good morning Sue beautiful card I love the stripod background & the Natalie die is lovely
ReplyDeleteGreat card Sue, love how you have done the background. Thank you, have a good day.xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue - a really opulent card today and the background is so striking using the white and gold. Sending best wishes
ReplyDeleteYvonneMayxx
Criipes Sue, a beautiful card in these beautiful opulent colours and you’ve even managed to cut the strips exactly to match up in the EF Something I just know I’d struggle with
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, Lovely card and colours. love Jean Z xxx
ReplyDeleteAn opulent Card.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue. This looks like you have spent a million dollars on it Sue. Very rich looking and striking too. The colours together are just great. Love everything about it. Thankyou Sue. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteOh wow what a stunner! Everything about this card screams classy! The way you have done the background is amazing. Matching the strips to the embossing folder - so clever.
Natalie really is beautiful and the overlay and ornament die really is so much more versatile than I would have thought. Thanks for sharing this beautiful card x
Happy Monday everyone
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA very elegant card. Yvonne xx
I like this one a lot. My first reaction when I saw the photo was that I will do that background today on some of my Christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Very stylish, Sue.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
Very classy card. Love it. Hugs MERRY BERRY 2 xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the way you do these stripes such a useful way use the excess when we have been making square cards; and though I do not like a lot of black in cards I do like the accent of black used like this. All adds up to a stunning card.
ReplyDeleteHugs Helen xx
A beautiful opulent card today, love it.
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Oh Sue this is a stunning Christmas card. It is just so gorgeous. The dies you have used are amazing. Have a great week. Take care. Hugs Jackie
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ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely card, would make a lovely
birthday card too!
Doreen x
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the background.
Lydia
X
Hi SUE
ReplyDeleteAnother great card love the colours very versatile
OWLISH Xx
Hello Sue. What a very classy looking card which would be great for all occasions. For me, I would probably want to add some poinsettias to make it a bit more Christmassy.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
A fabulous card. X
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a gorgeous card that I love. I do remember seeing you demonstrate this one and now that I have Natalie I must give it a go.
ReplyDeleteFrances
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLooks stunning!
ROlf xxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWOW. Such a classy card to begin the week. I much prefer the antique gold to the very bright and sometimes brassy gold card that we can buy. Although I do like to add highlights with the latter, on occasions.
The colours really show Natalie off to perfection.
Hugs xx Pauline in S.A.
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card today, love the white and gold
Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx
Have a lovely day all
Love
Hunnymummy54 from MK
xxx
Hi Sue, a lovely Christmas card. Elegant in the white and gold.
ReplyDeleteStunning card Sue, so elegant in white, gold and black
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Lots of work involved in this, can appreciate that but it's not my cup of tea today.
ReplyDeleteGorgeou and perfect for both masculine and feminine recipients!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteStunning card Sue x I love the striped background and Natalie looks beautiful x with a different folder and sentiment this could be a design for any occasion x thankyou so much Sue for your inspiration x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful elegant card and I love the background
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love this card. And it is such a good technique to make use of your strips.
And White and Gold is perfect (for Xmas but for other occasions as well).
Hugs, Rose
Opulent and classy! Really lovely!
ReplyDeleteDoreen R
Such a brilliant idea for a background and so effective embossing it too...beautiful card Sue...thank you...luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteA bit different but still stunning and with classic colours I love it...
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, Sue, that could be adapted for numerous occasions, not just Christmas. You must have the patience of a saint to cut and piece all those strips together.... :) Jo xx
ReplyDeleteA very classy card Sue. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful Christmas card Sue. Love everything about it. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, Really lovely card.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
Lovely Christmas card, love the Ice Crystal folder and the lovely dies.
Cheers,
Di B. x
Tasmania.
Hi Sue, What a lovely card, the background is brilliantly clever. Hugs Brenda xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and everyone
ReplyDeleteoh, this is a stunner. Love the gold and white and gorgeous die
you have used together. Going to make some strips now
hugs to all Maria x
To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
ReplyDelete“WOW WOW WOW”
Today’s Card Is Just Phenomenal/Magnificent/Magical
It’s Rich/Opulent Plus So Much More
You Used The Tremendous
“Creative Expression “ICE CRYSTAL EMBOSSING FOLDER” Designed By Sue Wilson”
“Creative Expression Coconut White/Antique Gold/Black Gloss Foundation Card”
Famous Cutting Dies Used In Today’s Card:-
“Sue Wilson NATALIE DIE SET”. (From The Festive Collection 8 Cutting Dies)
The Above Die Has A 3D Matching Poinsettia Embossing Folder)
“Sue Wilson “OVERLAY/ORNAMENT DIE SET” (From The Festive Collection 2 Cutting Dies)
Sue, I Can’t Begin To Thank You Enough For Giving Me So Much Inspiration For My
Christmas Cards Every Time I Felt My Mojo Had Gone I Just Look Through My Folder I Truly
Appreciate Everything You Do, You Bring So Many Exceptional/Exciting/Exquisite Cards/Projects
Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Extremely Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
Love From Sam xxx.......................................
I really love the background of this card, the Natalie die sets the whole card off. Thanks for your wonderful ideas!
ReplyDeleteGood Tuesday morning.
ReplyDeleteSorry I didn't comment on this one yesterday but it still hadn't arrived to my inbox when I went to bed.
It is a truly beautiful card. I am saving a collection of your blog postings to show my Daughter who lives in Wisconsin. She is an Activity Director in a large Care Home and she and her Husband are coming to me for a visit in 5 days time. I will most certainly be adding this posting to my list.
Thank you.
Marie P.
Fantastic card sue love the gold and white stripes stunning. Laura o Springfield
ReplyDeleteWonderful Christmas card. I love the strips and coloring.
ReplyDeleteStephanie K
SC/USA