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Wednesday, 11 November 2009

DOES BLACK LOOK BAD FOR CHRISTMAS?

Hi Everyone

I have made a card using some of my purchases from the NEC - I love it but am not sure. I have a dilema. Do Christmas cards in black look depressing or designer?

Here is my dilema card



This used:

Image: Penny Black 3880K "Fantasy" (new stash from the NEC)
Embossing Powder: Cosmic Shimmer "Black Sparkle"
Backing Paper: Costco (no they didn't have a stand at the NEC - this is old stash)
Ribbon from my local market
Heart Charm: NEC
Nail Heads: Josy Rose

I just love the effect of the Cosmic Shimmer - it twinkles in so many different colours - but you cannot really tell from the photographs :-(

I will just have to leave my card standing around on the shelf for a while whilst I decide.

Love Jules xx

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22 comments:

  1. scrapperjulia12 November 2009 at 02:12

    I love it too! I think it is elegant and just fine for Christmas!

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  2. Lisa12 November 2009 at 07:41

    Hi Jules, Stunning card! I think black Christmas cards are very trendy and I would love to receive one. Saying that i'm not sure some of my older relatives would like them. If you're not sure you can always send it to me lol!

    Sounds like you had a fab time at the NEC with your sister and Brenda. I bet you are on a stash ban now!

    Your bling challenge is very popular! I have tried to comment on most but think I may have missed some.

    Lisa x

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  3. Debs12 November 2009 at 08:13

    Hi Jules
    I love it - it's very stylish & I think perfectly fine for Christmas.
    Have a great day.
    Debs xx

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  4. Joey12 November 2009 at 08:23

    Hiya Jules

    I love your card very elegant, Black is one of my fave colours on christmas cards I love it!

    Joey.x

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  5. Jackie12 November 2009 at 09:15

    Love it Jules, really classy and elegant.
    Jackiex

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  6. pinky12 November 2009 at 10:44

    Black is just stunning, I sent some black sparkly cards last year and like you was totally unsure but had lots of positive feedback. This one is just stunning Jules.
    Pinky

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  7. Dena12 November 2009 at 12:29

    Defo vote for "designer". This really is gorgeous! Fabulously elegant image. If you are worried about the black I could see this in shades of blue maybe dark blue. I definitely see it as very hip and beautiful!

    Hugs, Dena

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  8. Chris Olsen, Glowbug12 November 2009 at 13:06

    This is gorgeous Jules!!! So elegant. The shimmer you added really pops with the black!! Great image and design!! I think it is more than perfect for Christmas!

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  9. Juls12 November 2009 at 14:48

    very stylish!! Love the touches of sparkle!!

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  10. Sally H12 November 2009 at 17:29

    Very, very classy! I love it! It is a perfect Christmas card. I think that is another stamp I 'need'!

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  11. Natalie12 November 2009 at 18:47

    This is really classy Jules. x

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  12. Beryl12 November 2009 at 20:20

    There's nothing wrong with black for Christmas in my book - in fact I've done a few myself this year. This one is especially elegant - wish I'd seen that tree stamp - as if I haven't got loads of trees already.
    Beryl xx

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  13. gina g12 November 2009 at 20:51

    Hi Jules Gorgeous card I love black for Christmas i have a black tree and love it. luv gina xx

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  14. Emma (metalicbutterfly)13 November 2009 at 00:55

    Deffo a thumbs up from me hun loving the sparkly shimmer too...

    its stunning :)

    Emma xxx

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  15. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)13 November 2009 at 09:19

    Well Jules if this beautiful card was given to me for Christmas it would take pride of place , it's stunning and I did all black Christmas cards one year. janex

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  16. Jacee13 November 2009 at 17:43

    Sorry have'nt been around to comment on your lovely cards lately Jules, been really poorly in bed for a couple of weeks, but I'm back,(sort of) and your latest card is fabulous, I love black and white cards and this is no exception, I think it's lovely for Xmas, love the addition of the sparkly bits and of course your heart charm, bet you came back from the NEC with lots of lovely things, you lucky girl, I of course could'nt make it this time, poor me, I really missed it, I love the Xmas show, never mind, maybe next time.

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  17. Denimo13 November 2009 at 19:37

    Hi Jules. Thanks for the kind comment you left for my Classic Santa post. I gave me a great excuse to come and visit your blog. I LOVE it. You do wonderful work.
    THANKS!

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  18. Susie Sugar13 November 2009 at 19:48

    Blown away by this one its so elegant and I love the sparkle Jules
    Hugs Susie xx

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  19. "Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M.16 November 2009 at 10:43

    I have to comment here..... I just did 3 Christmas cards in black and cream........personally I think they look very elegant. I will try to get them posted to my blog and you can see my "black" Christmas cards.

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  20. Christine (All She Crafts)19 November 2009 at 08:52

    Ooh! Definitely designer! Very elegant.

    Hugs,
    Chris xx

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  21. Pumpy27 November 2009 at 15:46

    Beautiful card, black sure works. Lovies xxx

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  22. Zoe28 November 2009 at 12:50

    I really like this!!! very classy!

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