Saturday, 12 September 2015

Keeping it simple

Hi Bloggers.

I'm staying local today and running my own workshop in Yardley Gobion just outside Milton Keynes. They're always fun but exhausting days! The next one is on November 14th and you can book online via my website here.

As the title suggests, this is quite a clean and simple card -

For the background, I ran a piece of Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Creative Expressions Let it Snow Embossing Folder.

I cut Sue Wilson's Christmas Tree Greetings out of Coconut White Card. I inked it with Clear Perfect Medium and embossed with Phill Martin Cosmic Shimmer Frosty Jade Embossing Powder. I added more Clear Perfect Medium, more powder and heat set again.

I cut the largest die in Sue's Herald Square Die Set out of Coconut White Card.

I assembled the card as shown adding some White Pearl Corners and piercing around the edges using my Tim Holtz Ruler, Precision Probe and Piercing Mat.

Sue Wilson is on Hochanda this evening with the first half of her Festive Dies in a One Day Special starting at 8pm and continuing tomorrow. That's on Freeview Channel 39, Sky 663 and in HD at www.hochanda.com.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk

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35 comments:

  1. nancyd12 September 2015 at 06:05

    Morning Julia, a gorgeous card love this tree and the embossing powder makes it shimmer beautifully and the large dies already with the holes is a fabulous idea save a lot of work.
    Nancyd xx

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    1. Unknown12 September 2015 at 07:56

      Havent used the pierced nobles on this one

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  2. kittyedavies47@gmail.com12 September 2015 at 06:10

    Morning Julia.
    Thank you a pretty card. Have fun and take care Kitty.

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  3. Aspiring crafter12 September 2015 at 06:27

    Lovely card Julia, love it!
    XxxRuth

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  4. Unknown12 September 2015 at 06:29

    Lovely card Julia...will be watching Sue on Hochanda. ...hope you will be on there soon too...!
    Luv Rach :)

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  5. Unknown12 September 2015 at 06:33

    Good Morning Julia

    You card today is very elegant Julia andI love the subtle Frosty Glade hint of colour. I must get round to getting some of these embossing powders. Beautifully put together!

    Crafty Hugs
    Heather xx

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  6. Unknown12 September 2015 at 06:34

    Morning Julia, beautiful card really stunning.

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  7. Linda2812 September 2015 at 06:39

    Love your card today, as yo say simple, but ever so pretty.

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  8. A Happercrafter612 September 2015 at 06:53

    A lovely card. Have a good day. I hope to do one of the days at Yardley Gobion before long.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  9. granny sue12 September 2015 at 07:28

    Hi Julia. What a gorgeous classy card. SueL x

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  10. PharmacyMichele12 September 2015 at 08:05

    Lovely card, simple but oh so classy.

    Michele

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  11. BridgetCG12 September 2015 at 08:19

    Hello Julia, this card is very elegant and lovely. The sentiment /expression die is fabulous, and currently tops my festive wish list. Have a great day at YG, I am sure everyone will have a fantastic day. Looking forward to Sue's shows. Bx

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  12. lydia jordan12 September 2015 at 08:21

    Morning Julia,
    Love your classy card. so elegant.
    Lydia
    X

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  13. Rosemary Stickland12 September 2015 at 08:46

    Lovely elegant card.
    Rosemary xx

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  14. gwen7012 September 2015 at 08:49

    Wow stunning card today, I love it

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  15. June Horrocks12 September 2015 at 09:03

    Stunning card loved this die when I saw it thank you julia have a fab day
    Love June xxxxxxx

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  16. Anne12 September 2015 at 09:04

    What a beautiful card, Julia. Have a good day.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  17. Heather Treble12 September 2015 at 09:34

    Hi Julia,
    Absolutely stunning card, I love the elegant look of this card.
    Have a good day and thanks for sharing your beautiful creations,
    Heather Treble

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  18. Unknown12 September 2015 at 09:36

    Hi Julia,
    Simple ,elegant and classy.....absolutely gorgeous. Have a great day.
    Love Janet x
    from Wakefield

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  19. Chris Curry12 September 2015 at 10:23

    I love this card, and a great idea for that word die too. Thank you Julia. X

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  20. Unknown12 September 2015 at 10:54

    Hi Julia, I love this card it really is beautiful. I'm new to card making and love die cutting, I've never thought to heat emboss after something has been die cut great idea going to try that today. Thanks for sharing this your so talented.

    Linda xx

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  21. magpie12 September 2015 at 11:07

    Hi Julia, wow! This card is beautiful. I love the "Keeping it Simple!" for those Christmas cards that are easy to do, yet look as if you have spent all day making one! Also good that you can do a multitude of them. I love all Sue's dies, especially the "Joy" tree. It just says everything. "Thank you Julia". Have a great day at your workshop! xx Love Karen xx

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  22. Jeanie12 September 2015 at 11:24

    Hi Julia Beautiful card love this die and a great card for posting too
    Thank you
    Jeanie

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  23. Beryl12 September 2015 at 11:36

    Beautiful card Julia.

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  24. Lynn Dalby12 September 2015 at 13:01

    Hello Julia.

    I think this is a lovely Card, as you say it is simple but that is what I find so attractive about it. Sometimes less is more in my opinion. Thanks for sharing.

    Best wishes

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  25. Jackie T12 September 2015 at 13:19

    Hi Julia this is a fabulous Christmas card I love the design. I must look at dates and see if I can make it to one of your Saturday workshops they must be fun. I hope your day goes well. Hugs Jackie

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  26. Myra12 September 2015 at 13:43

    A beautiful card Julia - I love it! Very effective. I have this Die and it's already a favourite. Love Myra xx

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  27. Patricia Howarth12 September 2015 at 14:22

    Hi Julia, This is a gorgeous white on white card with a touch of 'frosty jade', gorgeous !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  28. Patricia Howarth12 September 2015 at 14:30

    Hi Julia, This is a gorgeous white on white card with a touch of 'frosty jade', gorgeous !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  29. June Smith12 September 2015 at 18:00

    Hi Julia, if I log into Chrome I can then get to update your blog, even though I hate Chrome.

    This card is so beautiful, I only bought the die last week and have used it loads of times, even cutting up the words too. Thank you for such a really lovely card.

    Enjoy Saturday, stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  30. Kraftyscot (Donna)12 September 2015 at 19:07

    Hi Julia, loving this so much, will have to purchase this die!! ;)
    Hugs Donna xx

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  31. nannapat12 September 2015 at 21:42

    A beautiful card Julia, absolutely outstanding. Pat x

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  32. Julies Crafty Creations12 September 2015 at 23:33

    Really lovely elegant card Julia, I love the double heat embossing on the die cut as it gives a lovely finish, I must try that technique
    Looking forward to seeing you demoing at Ally Pally
    Julie x

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  33. melody12 September 2015 at 23:34

    Hi Julia, maybe simple to you but I think it's gorgeous loving the touch of the frosty jade it's the only colour I have brought so far out of the frosty set. Take Care Melody xXx

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  34. Dawn Holben13 September 2015 at 13:54

    It may be simple but looks so elegant, I really like this one.

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