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Tuesday 29 November 2011

Ribbon Overload

Good morning to everyone!  You were warned yesterday about the ribbon/bow overload! This is probably the most OTT card that I have done lately so it just had to be posted today.  I did this entire card just so I could demo the gold crochet ribbon rose, then we sold out of the ribbon, go figure!  I just wanted to show that this ribbon makes the same kind of rose that the cream crochet ribbon makes.  The version that I did demo of this card involved using the Grand Impressibility to emboss the gold Labels 20 die.  I really liked the way that came out, but I didn't get a picture of it before they whisked it away to be sent out to the email recipient.  Under the heading of "you just never know", I was not going to show this card as I wasn't crazy about it, when one of the stage hands went absolutely nuts over it.  I thought who knows, maybe it is someone else's cup of tea so to speak, so here it is.  It is out of my comfort zone somewhat as I don't use metallics a great deal, but I was itching to use the background paper that I have had in my stash for some time. 
Well, it seems that I spoke to soon as we had a day of rain here on Monday!  However, judging by the comments that were left yesterday, I will take the rain over the weather that some of you back in England are having (gale force winds, snow, etc.)! I hope today brings some nicer weather for all of us!  All for now, Sue x
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92 comments:

  1. mags29 November 2011 at 06:18

    Another lovely card Sue. Like the black and gold together. This is definitely one of those wow cards.
    Mags
    x

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  2. Lynne M29 November 2011 at 06:41

    Saw you demo this Sue on potw and thought wow, hope it goes on your blog so I can see how it was done again as a reminder. Thank you. Gale force winds and rain here in Southampton, hope everyone else has a good day. lol Lynne M

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  3. Vee Cassidy29 November 2011 at 06:47

    It is a very dramatic card and very lovely. Lets face it, Sue you are not capable of doing a card which is not great. Vee x
    ps your followers in SCOTLAND are also having bad weather LOL ;{} (peace). It is early morning here (still dark) and the wind is howling at the door and heavy rain battering windows!!

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  4. Maryann Laursen29 November 2011 at 06:48

    Oh my goodness, isn´t there anything, you can´t get to look gorgeous? This is just awesome too Sue. I soo love the gold and black together, it looks sooo amazing. Just love this one and it´s certainly a wouw card, that´s for sure.
    Hope you enjoy the warm in sunny Florida, while we´re freezing into our bones here in the cold BRRRRR.

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  5. melanie29 November 2011 at 07:12

    beautiful card, have been playing with some card and managed to do the pleats the one you showed on the POTW in purple card, your truly appreciated card holding hands die, blustry here in herne bay, Melaniexx

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  6. Ger29 November 2011 at 07:13

    Completely gorgeous Sue love the colours, can't believe you weren't going to show this one. Is that Spellbinders Foliage? MUST HAVE! Ger x.

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  7. Carole Z29 November 2011 at 07:20

    Beautiful! I love the use of the foliage too..very dramatic....the weather where I am on the edge of the Cotswolds has been lovely for the time of year, though it is raining today, not too cold though! Carole Z x

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  8. Unknown29 November 2011 at 07:23

    Ha ha! I was expecting something containing ribbon today and you never fail to disappoint! The gold works really well with this card and the flower is gorgeous. Love, Julia xxx

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  9. Heidi29 November 2011 at 07:25

    the ladies above are right SUe, it is another fabulous creation and I too love black on cards, very smart and stylish - just one question? how on earth do you post these dimensional beauties?! lol
    Heidi :-)

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  10. Hope and Chances29 November 2011 at 07:30

    It is such a striking card and the extra ribbon looks fab! :) xx

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  11. Anonymous29 November 2011 at 07:30

    Hi Sue it is not a ribbon overload it is a beautiful card.everything goes well together.

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  12. Alison29 November 2011 at 07:53

    wow wow wow, no ribbon overload to be seen x

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  13. Susanne29 November 2011 at 08:30

    Black and gold... wow so lovely!!!!
    In januar my family coming to Florida and Turks and caicos... Look forward to bring some time in warmer country, here we just got the storm Berit;( Hugs Susanne from Sweden

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  14. pinky29 November 2011 at 08:41

    It certainly is lush Sue, I love using mirri board on cards so this would be right up my street. I love the big ribbon and gorgeous foilage.

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  15. Unknown29 November 2011 at 08:43

    Another stunner Sue, the only thing is, everytime I see something new on one of your cards it turns into my new 'Must Have'item, lol xx

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  16. Eemeli29 November 2011 at 08:51

    Great card Sue! That black and gold combo works really well and for sure is not ribbon overload ^^
    Hugs from Finland, Eemeli

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  17. Fuchsia29 November 2011 at 09:10

    Its a bit breezy to say the least Sue !
    loving the gold and black :0)

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  18. Clai0129 November 2011 at 09:14

    That really does have a lot of ribbon on it!

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  19. Hellma29 November 2011 at 09:16

    Extremely stunning.

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  20. Bee and Dee29 November 2011 at 09:21

    Lovely lovely card Hugs Bee

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  21. Jenny L29 November 2011 at 09:21

    Hi Sue I don't think this card is overload I think it's great. I like lots of things on my cards too.
    I also love the colours. Lots of love Jenny L

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  22. dutchess29 November 2011 at 09:28

    morning Sue...no weather no better!!!!! I am so glad you posted this card I just loved it when I saw it as a sample...just my kinda card...ribbon overload NEVER just perfect for a really classy card....still waiting for my POTW how frustrating not to be able to get on and play...hope you are.... take care Margaret

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  23. Sandra F29 November 2011 at 09:37

    I love it. Super card Sue.

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  24. Marie-Louise29 November 2011 at 09:41

    Beautiful card. Love the metallic.

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  25. sheila29 November 2011 at 09:42

    Super Sue

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  26. Anonymous29 November 2011 at 09:43

    Black and gold always go together well, your card is gorgeous as ever, love the gold ribbon rose , The wind is howling here in the northeast of Scotland. Wish i had gone to Florida this year, there's always next year Sue . Yvonne xx

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  27. Anonymous29 November 2011 at 10:05

    Wow love the black and gold, really chic. Not as much ribbon as could have been!!
    A truly super card.
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  28. Anonymous29 November 2011 at 10:24

    You are definitely in the right place sue. Love the black and gold, and I agree with others not too much ribbon.

    Edwina

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  29. Lisa Minckler29 November 2011 at 10:41

    Holy smokes...this is jaw dropping gorgeous!!! WOW!!!

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  30. Cumbrianlass29 November 2011 at 10:49

    Hi Sue
    Beautiful , but probable not my cup of tea, however, I do like the black and gold.
    I was lucky enough to get the crochet ribbon before it sold out, I will have to force myself to use it, instead of just taking it out to look at it.
    THE WEATHER IS TERRIBLE, mind I do live in the wettest county in England.
    xxx Janet

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  31. Anonymous29 November 2011 at 10:51

    Gorgeous card, love black and gold.

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  32. Karen29 November 2011 at 11:06

    Horses for courses as they say, or something similar anyway!!! Just a quick visit due to DVT I've managed to get, will pop in again soon. Thanks for sharing your wonderful cards and talent - amazing!

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  33. eileen.fj29 November 2011 at 11:35

    Hi Sue
    What a gorgeous card-love everything about it and the gold and black combination is perfect.

    Eileen x

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  34. Janja Z.29 November 2011 at 11:57

    Wow, you made a great card. I love black and gold combination.
    hugs,
    Janja

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  35. Uta29 November 2011 at 12:15

    Beutiful card!

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  36. Maria's Paper Thoughts29 November 2011 at 12:24

    Wow! what can I say, another stunning card, I love ribbons on cards, it looks stunning. MariaS

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  37. Elaine L29 November 2011 at 12:33

    Back to ribbons that you know and love eh Sue!! The white ribbon really enhances the card. Now I wonder if you could make this using mirriboard!!! Only joking. Hope the warm weather is back soon.
    Elaine

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  38. lilygee29 November 2011 at 12:34

    It's a lovely card Sue - I love the colours and the background paper these are the kind of papers I really like - it has a kind of mediaeval feel to it - very nice.
    lots of love from lilygeexx

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  39. Elizabeth29 November 2011 at 12:39

    It certainly works for me, but I am a black fan anyway and together with gold... well what can I say. Love the gold sentiment on the black too.

    Elizabeth x

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  40. craftycarol29 November 2011 at 12:56

    Fabulous,fabulous,fabulous....The colours work so well on this card..well done.
    Carol x

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  41. Anonymous29 November 2011 at 12:57

    Gold & black is very stylish Sue. When will you be back to blighty? Ann W

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  42. Crafty Loops29 November 2011 at 12:57

    Wow Sue, this card is amazing. I love the gorgeous big bow. And the gold and black are stunning. Lee x

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  43. Kate's Cards29 November 2011 at 13:05

    Wow!!!!

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  44. CraftyJo29 November 2011 at 13:12

    I love metallics myself and black & gold together is very elegant. Love the gold rose.

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  45. Sarpreet29 November 2011 at 13:33

    I do like the colour combination of gold and black. And the crotchet ribbon is stunning. love how you use the ribbon as flowers - very inventive. I think the card is stunning and perhaps can understand why you are not keen on it, because it is not something that you normally do. But I think its great to do that. and the result is stunning. I am still yet to watch all your shows, ordered the stuff, but it is still recorded on my box.

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  46. Unknown29 November 2011 at 14:01

    What no teal today Sue!!!!!
    I love gold and black together and the card is stunning as usual.
    Hugs Vanessa x

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  47. CathyinMN29 November 2011 at 14:29

    Absolutely beautiful! I love the rose you made out of the ribbon.

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  48. Craftychris29 November 2011 at 14:31

    The is ribbontastic!! I adore black cards and its fab with the gold. Its very windy, rainy and dull here in Bournemouth xx

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  49. Fiona29 November 2011 at 14:33

    Lovely card - good luck finding an envelope to fit lol!

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  50. Bea29 November 2011 at 14:39

    great clour scheme and card beautiful as always

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  51. Linda (Lindyloo)29 November 2011 at 15:32

    Hi Sue, well I am shocked today. I really thought we had similar taste but I must disagree today. I love this card! It reminds me of Robert Shaws' Henry VIII in 'A Man for All Seasons'. The costumes he wore were often black and gold with alot of gilt passementerie. Truly regal, a bit ostentatious, but not in a vulgar way. (Boy do I watch too many films!) 'More' of this please!! Regards Linda

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  52. Becky Dunham29 November 2011 at 15:35

    This is gorgeous Sue! That gold rose is so elegant and all the extra elements and that luscious bow! I love it all :) It is probably not something I would go to often either, but I love it for a special card!

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  53. Marion29 November 2011 at 15:39

    Stunning card Sue. I love that gold Rose. Delicious bow and colour combo.
    Marion

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  54. gwen marsden29 November 2011 at 16:06

    Definitely got the wow factor

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  55. Jackie D29 November 2011 at 16:19

    I like the black and gold combination especially doing some foliage in each colour and against the backing paper everything really works well together. I must confess though that the bow is a bit too much for my taste. Sorry everyone is having a rough day, it's just started getting windy here in Suffolk but no rain fortunately.

    love from Jackie D

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  56. Rhonda Miller29 November 2011 at 16:30

    Wow, what a great card.

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  57. Ruthie29 November 2011 at 16:31

    Another winner Sue but you definatley have a thing about ribbon, I am sure there is a cure for it, but then why try....

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  58. Vie Carter29 November 2011 at 16:51

    not overload for me - loved, loved it

    Vie Carter
    x

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  59. lorraine (classylady)29 November 2011 at 17:18

    I love this card Sue, only problem is that I really want to try and make one similar. Have been buying more sets of dies just to try all these different cards out. Ohh well
    keeps me busy when weather absolutely terrible, high high winds and flooding in Scotland

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  60. Missmizog29 November 2011 at 17:37

    Another wonderful card. Black and gold classic elegance. Love the gold crochet flower.
    Sue

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  61. Redanne29 November 2011 at 17:52

    Hi Sue, it does have a lot of ribbon but that is what gives it the 'edge', also love the foliage - nice touch. Regards Annex

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  62. Mandy Makes and Mends 29 November 2011 at 18:29

    Wow what a BIG ribbon looks fab another great card sue x

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  63. joy29 November 2011 at 18:34

    Hi Sue fab card love the rose and ribbon.
    Joyce e

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  64. mgq29 November 2011 at 18:35

    lovely card love the huge bow.

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  65. JULIEMCRANE29 November 2011 at 18:40

    Hi Sue

    Love the colours on this one. What a classic.

    Julie x

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  66. PaulineC29 November 2011 at 18:44

    I agree with the stage hand. It is a really lovely card and I love all the glitz.

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  67. Sandra29 November 2011 at 19:26

    Another stunner Sue
    Sandra x

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  68. Unknown29 November 2011 at 19:44

    OMG!Simply stunning, thanks for sharing.
    Bim xx

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  69. Lesley29 November 2011 at 20:02

    Another wonderful card Sue. Can't wait to try it.

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  70. Sonia29 November 2011 at 20:15

    The rose is so delicate against the bold black background. Can't wait to see how you do it. I keep saying it - but you really do inspire me. Thank you.
    Blessings
    Sonia - St Helens

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  71. Jane29 November 2011 at 20:59

    Not sure about this one may be a little dark for me, no one can like everything all of the time or can they LOL, I dont dislike it it may grow on me.

    Jane xx

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  72. Barbara Phillips29 November 2011 at 21:15

    I think this card is superb, love black and gold together. Would send a card like this to someone special as its not an everyday style card.

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  73. Christine B.29 November 2011 at 21:51

    A lovely dramatic card , love the gold and black and the gorgeous flower and ribbon. Hugs x ChrisB

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  74. scrapper29 November 2011 at 22:26

    Love the black and gold but the ribbon .....not sure!
    You must love making boxes to put these cards in as the ribbon and bows make it rather large!

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  75. KimberleyG29 November 2011 at 22:27

    That ribbon makes a very pretty flower.

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  76. Anonymous29 November 2011 at 22:27

    this card is stunning i LOVE black and gold..wow and its definatley ribbon overload lol !!
    Millie xx

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  77. sheila29 November 2011 at 22:52

    We all need to go 'large' sometimes and you certainly have with this one! Crochet ribbon bows are just so elegant.

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  78. Rufus30 November 2011 at 04:41

    Very stiking card! Really liked the teal butterfly card from yesterday too!
    R/

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  79. Jan.moogie30 November 2011 at 06:05

    your cards are beautiful but your bows are a true work of art

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  80. Anonymous30 November 2011 at 08:58

    Lovely card Sue. Really NEED the foliage set but unfortunately the pow it came in also included sets I have already. Could do with pow's where we can choose the four sets we would like lol.

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  81. DEBBIE30 November 2011 at 09:16

    SUE LOVELY CARD
    FROM DEBBIE

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  82. Lizzy30 November 2011 at 13:28

    You can never have too much on a card me thinks... and yours are so beautiful...x

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  83. MEGHA30 November 2011 at 15:56

    WOW ,I LOVE BEAUTIFUL ROYAL COLOUR COMBINATION ..........SOOOO BEAUTIFUL .LOVE LOVE LOVE JUST LOVE.
    MEGHA
    http://meghanuj01.blogspot.com/

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  84. Janet30 November 2011 at 17:10

    Very regal looking card Sue, lovely.

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  85. Kazbomps30 November 2011 at 21:58

    Lovely sentiment on the card. The ribbons look great too. Karen x

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  86. Sue1 December 2011 at 08:49

    Wow just stunning Luv Sue x

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  87. Tracy Heaton1 December 2011 at 09:26

    Beautifully stunning.

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  88. iReneM2 December 2011 at 09:07

    OTT?? It's gorgeous :-)
    x

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  89. SMAG 532 December 2011 at 13:39

    Hi Sue.Another beautiful card.Whenever I get 'Crafters block'I just log on to your blog for inspiration.Then the ideas just flow.Thank you.xx

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  90. miislucky8 December 2011 at 02:14

    I love the ribbon in this one! Very pretty!

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  91. Anonymous13 December 2011 at 08:10

    Maybe Im a bit flamboyant, because I dont find this OTT, I absolutely love it, the colours are perfect, the ribbon and everything is soo amazing. Im just playing catch up, after lots of Christmas shopping etc, so Ive Just caught up on 14 days of cards, this one is my favourite and todays is my second favourite, they are quite similar in a couple of ways, thank you Sue xx

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  92. isobel19 February 2012 at 01:02

    Hello my Sister in Craft, I love this card, it is no 1 so far. Love and Blessings

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