Monday 23 July 2012

Don't look for the white specs!

Hi all,

Another quickie from me tonight, a card for three challenges, but I have to tell you I nearly gave up on this one - it was the black card base that did it!!

CAS-ual Fridays - CFC62 - Black Card Base
Dynamic Duos - #12 - Black Tie with Poppy Parade and Punches
Addicted to Stamps - Clean & Simple Challenge #1




Black card base, Stampin Up border punch, SU DP & Heart Punch (overstamped and clear embossed), SU sentiment white embossed and three tiny buttons.

Please don't look at the white specs - I did not do the anti static thing cause by this time I'd had enough - also I think the sentiment is a bit squished at the bottom because I decided to add it after I'd stuck everything else down! Oh well, you win some, you lose some!

Off now for a chocolate fix - I think I deserve one!

Bye for now
Suze xx










28 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

The card is gorgeous, very dramatic and elegant! You enjoy your chocolate! Hugs, Valerie

cheryl said...

oh gosh this is gorgeous Hun so striking too love it hugs Cherylxxxx

Victoria said...

Fab colour combo! I know exactly what you mean about the black card base... when I saw this week's challenge, I thought it would be easy but I'm all out of ideas!

Darnell said...

You protest too much, Suze, your card is delightful! I love, love the layout!

I thought at first that your title meant white spectacles, you know, eyeglasses! I think maybe I need mine checked!

Lisa Elton said...

Your pretty red heart really pops off the black! Thanks for playing along with us at Dynamic Duos!

Julia S-W said...

Love the colour combination, love the composition, love the heart and I don't agree with any of your moans about squished sentiments or non use of anti static thingies!! It's elegant and so effective - yet again.
Juliax

Anonymous said...

I zoomed in to see the white specs bit I couldn't so I am either really blind or your just exaggerating , maybe a bit of both !!! love this striking card the black is a perfect colour for your lovely CAS card , thank you so much for joining in again with us at ATS and good luck.

Marie

Aileen said...

Stunning design. Not a spec in sight as far as I can see. x

Jacqueline said...

A beautiful CAS card - thanks for joining in this week at ATS - Jacqueline xx

Kylie said...

This card is just stunning! Wow - black card base, now that is a challenge! I love your layout and the colours you have used. Also, no white specks to be seen on my end :) Thanks so much for playing along at ATS xx

Anonymous said...

I cannot even see any white specks so there is no need to worry.
It is dramatic and contemporary and stunning.
Wishes
Lynne

Canonbury creations said...

Perfect CAScard for our challenge Suze! Very classy love the punched border:) Thanks for playing along at ATS
Val x

Jenni's Jems said...

Don't think the sentiment is squished at all and think you more than deserve a choccy as this is well worth all that effort - gorgeous!!! x

Patrice said...

Don't you hate those white specks?

This is a lovely CAS card Suze. That border punch is just perfect and love the bling you've added.

Hope you enjoyed your choccie fix and thanks so much for joining the challenge fun at Addicted to Stamps this week.

Allisa said...

Glad you did not give up. Love the end result. Thanks for playing with us at Dynamic Duos!

Karen Dunbrook said...

just lovely...

Susan Joyce said...

Nice design. Thanks for joining us this week at Dynamic Duos.

Vicky said...

Super card Suze. I hate embossing powder - still get specs even with the anti static thingy. That chocolate is well deserved. :)xx

Zippy said...

This is lovely. Really like the heart. Hope you enjoyed the chocolate! Xxx

Zippy said...

Really like this and love the heart. Hope you enjoyed the chocolate! Xxx

Silvia(Barnie) said...

A wonderful card, very elegant.

paige said...

I'm glad you didn't give up on this card - it's beautiful! So happy you joined us this week at Dynamic Duos!

Jenny said...

Your card is so pretty Suze, so glad you persevered :0)
love the design and great colour combo.... I can't see any specs :0)
So glad you joined us this week at CASual Fridays :0)
Jenny x

Viv said...

Another great card Suze :) Viv xx

Anonymous said...

Perfect CAS card, love the design! The red heart and white are a fab pairing :) Thanks for playing this week at CAS-ual Fridays!

Suzanne said...

I love the embossed sentiment and the red and white on the black. Thanks so very much for playing along at CAS-ual Fridays this week!

Anonymous said...

Ooooo! Lovely card Suze.
Florence xx

Inkyfingers said...

Gosh your red heart really pops. Lovely card Suze and I couldn't see any white spots!