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Monday 21 November 2011

The Simple Things!

Hi guys!  It's Monday morning and I am not scheduled for shows today until this afternoon at 4pm and 6pm. The support has been amazing for the blog (thank you so much!) and we went over our target goal so quickly and since we reached our goal of 2000 followers, I will be back later today with a separate  post of the winners! Check back midday to see if your name is drawn!
  I love this card as it is so simple.  There is nothing tricky at all, just four small lace doilies cut in black for the background, mounted on to a piece of cream card.  Then I cut one large Labels 23 and added the matching pearl Nestabling. I stamped my sentiment then cut it out using the next size smaller in the Labels 23 set,  added a bit of Antique Linen distress ink and then mounted the nestabling on it also. Done!  Oh and some piercing around the edge, but that's all.  I love cream and black together (it looks like it is yellow, but it is truly cream and black in real life) and it always makes such an elegant card, doesn't it?  And the sentiment is simple and perfectly apropos for this card too I think.  We need more of these reminders in our busy lives sometimes.  I am heading off on Wednesday to see my folks for Thanksgiving (a quaint American holiday involving family, friends and way too much food!) but it is one of the simple things in life that I love.  I promise to keep the blog busy while I am away if you promise to visit it!  All for now, Sue x
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91 comments:

  1. melanie21 November 2011 at 06:20

    Stunning I hope you have a great time back home will be watching you again today ,they all have been great shows well done. Melanie

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  2. mags21 November 2011 at 06:21

    Such a classy card Sue. I agree that cream and black look gorgeous together. I do like the nestabling too.
    Mags
    x

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  3. Jan.moogie21 November 2011 at 06:24

    love the card, want the pearls x

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  4. Lynne M21 November 2011 at 06:41

    Simply elegant. Back to work today but hoping to catch your 6pm show Sue. Have a great day everyone. Lol Lynne M

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  5. Maryann Laursen21 November 2011 at 06:43

    So true as it´s said, and often we actually even enjoy these little things a lot more, than we ever show.We just forget a bit to tell it, I think, but how often don´t we stand gigling over something? I know I do, and I don´t think, I´, that special thoug, so I´m sure many more does too? ha haha.
    Your card is again soo beautiful Sue, and I love all the bling, you´ve added to it here.
    Congratulations with the 2000 followers now, it was really fast this time LOL. And have a wonderful trip to see yourr folks for Thanksgiving, Hope you´ll have a wonderful time and a safe journey as well. Take good care.

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  6. Hellma21 November 2011 at 06:44

    Very true Sue, love your strikingly elegant card, enjoy your break, mes think you truly deserve it. Hope when you get back we can get a wee sneak peek of the cutest thing you ever helped make which has to be wee Leah, hope she is doing fine.
    Helenxx

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  7. Jan 21 November 2011 at 07:03

    Love this Sue I have those shapes can't wait to play. xx Jan

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  8. Hope and Chances21 November 2011 at 07:10

    Lovely and I agree, cream and black looks so stylish xx

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  9. Anonymous21 November 2011 at 07:11

    Love this card Sue, black and cream combo is so chic. Love the Nestabling.
    Enjoy the break and have a great Thanksgiving.
    Will be tuning in.
    Hugs Amanda x

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  10. WencheP21 November 2011 at 07:24

    This is absolutely gorgeous. I love all the pearsl.... Looks so elegant.

    -Wenche

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  11. Crafty Loops21 November 2011 at 07:29

    Woooowhoooo!! A massive Congratulations of hitting your target of 2'000+ Sue. Im sure you are delighted. My goodness you have been busy havent you? This card is so beautiful, I love the Nestabling, it really gives the card that Wow factor. I think there is something so elegant and sophisticated about cream and black together. Youve done an amazing job as always. And I hope you have a safe trip home to the USA and wish you and your family a very Joyful Thanksgiving. I hope you eat lots and have good aul craic with your family (as us Northern-Irish say!). Bye for now....Lee xx

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  12. Unknown21 November 2011 at 07:31

    Lovely card. May be simple but still looks stunning. Will miss you - have a lovely break. Love, Julia xxx

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  13. bhavana21 November 2011 at 07:48

    Another beautiful card, loving the nesta bling! Wow over 2000 followers now, so giveaway time, and over 100 comments on your last two blogs, so another two giveaways!!! WOW WOW WOW!!!

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  14. Carole Z21 November 2011 at 07:57

    Wow...well done on all the new followers...and hello to you all!!! Another fab card Sue, will be recording the shows today as it's Monday and work :(
    Have a great time with your family and a wonderfully happy Thanksgiving,
    Carole Z x

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  15. smittenstamper21 November 2011 at 08:06

    HI Sue....love this card...the sentiment is so true....was crafting with my two crafting buddy's yesterday..had such fun and a good laugh.....made a card using some of your techniques that i watched on C&C over the weekend...think i am going to be making lots of ribbon roses ..just love them....thanks for sharing ..love Wilma xx

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  16. DI21 November 2011 at 08:13

    Simple is sometimes better another lovely card X

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  17. Alison21 November 2011 at 08:13

    lovely card once again sue, enjoy your break. Alison xx

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  18. LellyJelly21 November 2011 at 08:35

    Lovely sentiment - have a super time with your family.x

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  19. Carol21 November 2011 at 08:41

    Hi Sue, I only found this and registered because of you shows for the C&C pick of the week. Wow this blog will keep me going with inspiration for months to come. Well done, I emailed the live shows over the weekend hoping to get read out but sadly it never happened. Have a rest today before I see you back on my screen at 4pm and happy thanks giving with your folks x

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  20. Fuchsia21 November 2011 at 08:46

    Morning Sue Lovely card those pearls are lovely !
    I was supposed to to Christmas cards the weekend but was poorly so didn't get any done
    Hope Hubby has took the hint on the dies sets for Christmas :0)

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  21. Clai0121 November 2011 at 08:49

    I visit your blog most days Sue, as i love to see your pretty cards and read your tips and techniques, Happy Thansgiving when it arrives , have a great day with your folks!

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  22. Marie-Louise21 November 2011 at 08:58

    Really lovely card and yet so simple. Brilliant.

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  23. pinky21 November 2011 at 09:00

    Amazing number of followers, I only joined yesterday and can't believe how many has joined since then!! But no wonder, its a blog full of inspiration and I will no doubt spend many hours over older posts. I love your card today, very classy and beautiful selection of dies used.

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  24. Unknown21 November 2011 at 09:18

    First of all - CONGRATULATIONS for the (over) 2000 followers!!!
    Now, the card, as usual, very elegant and pretty :) and I'm glad it's cream and not yellow...

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  25. Ger21 November 2011 at 09:24

    I love how you get so much out of each die and I'll be visiting every day as usual. Congrats on the 2000 plus! Ger x.

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  26. baa-me-chick21 November 2011 at 09:41

    Yay for the followers target!!! This shows just how much you inspire us all. I am LOVING watching the shows & haven't missed one yet........infsct i'm generally crafting along with you :-)
    A very classy card once again!
    Thanks & enjoy Thanksgiving. Nicki xx

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  27. Fiona21 November 2011 at 09:43

    Lovely card and another one that uses dies I have - a bonus!

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  28. Elizabeth21 November 2011 at 09:45

    Hi Sue

    Really pretty card. I love all your cards and wish I could be as creative with my ideas as you are. You never run out of ideas...what an imagination you must have.

    Yes of course we will visit your blog while you are away. But don't let it spoil the time you have with your folks, that is really precious.

    Take care Elizabeth x

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  29. Maggie21 November 2011 at 09:51

    Simply Lovely Sue! have enjoyed shows so far lots of inspiration too. Loving the boxes! Have a great time with your family.

    Maggie

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  30. Chris21 November 2011 at 09:58

    Beautiful card. The doilies certainly fram the sentiment really well. Chris xx

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  31. craftymum21 November 2011 at 10:08

    yet another lovely card Sue. I like the doilies
    sarah x

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  32. Anonymous21 November 2011 at 10:10

    Hi Sue, Love the card, you always give good ways to ues our dies....Thank you Love Christine Jones

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  33. Anonymous21 November 2011 at 10:11

    sorry spelt use wrong Christine x

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  34. Anonymous21 November 2011 at 10:25

    hi sue
    have watched all your shows over the weekend your cards are simply gorgeous... many thanks for sharing them with us..xx
    luv Amanda xx

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  35. Wellington21 November 2011 at 10:27

    Beautiful card as ever Sue :) And thank you so much for demo-ing the organza ribbon flowers on the launch show last Friday - I shall be playing later :D

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  36. marg21 November 2011 at 10:43

    Hello Sue
    Love the Bling and all the shows
    Have a lovely Thanksgiving !
    Love Marg

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  37. Kate's Cards21 November 2011 at 10:47

    Love the card, love the sentiment - nuff said!! xxx

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  38. Anonymous21 November 2011 at 10:48

    Hi Sue, loved the shows and the demo on the organza ribbon roses. The cards are simply beautiful as ever, will try some of them when i receive my order, many thanks Sue x . Yvonne

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  39. Sarah Bedford21 November 2011 at 10:49

    morning sue, another fantastic card. well done on the milestone of followers!!

    Have a wonderful time visiting your family celebrating thanksgiving. Travel safe

    Sarah B

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  40. Anonymous21 November 2011 at 11:09

    Beautiful card Sue.

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  41. Anonymous21 November 2011 at 11:28

    Lovely card Sue, have a wonderful time with your folks at home & see you soon on tv again we hope. Safe journey. Ann W

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  42. Angela Drummond21 November 2011 at 11:33

    Simple but very pretty. Congrats on the 2000 followers :)

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  43. Gwen Marsden21 November 2011 at 11:44

    Loving all your shows this week and this card is gorgeous

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  44. eileen.fj21 November 2011 at 11:55

    Hi Sue
    Love the cream and black on this beautiful card.
    Will have to try the nestabling!

    Eileen x

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  45. Sandra F21 November 2011 at 12:10

    Great card. Loving your shows and have recorded them all so far

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  46. Maggie21 November 2011 at 13:16

    lOVELY CARD, ENJOYED WATCHING YOU ON TV YOU ARE A GREAT INSPIRATION.
    MAGGIE

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  47. Elaine L21 November 2011 at 13:17

    Black and cream go so well together and love the simplicity of this card - a great one to make if you don't have too much time. Have a great Thanksgiving and enjoy the time with you family.
    Elaine x

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  48. Anonymous21 November 2011 at 13:18

    A great card Sue,
    Looking forwards to this pm shows on c&c
    xxx Janet Babar

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  49. Maria's Paper Thoughts21 November 2011 at 13:29

    Hi Sue, your shows were a great success again, looking forward to the two later!. Enjoy your time with your family and Happy Thanksgiving!!!
    Thanks, MariaS

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  50. sandra collis21 November 2011 at 13:31

    Great card again sue I love it when you make a card with one of the die I have so I can play
    Enjoy your trip to the states wish I was coming with you only been in the states for one thanksgiving must o again

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  51. jollyjoyce21 November 2011 at 14:04

    Fantastic shows as usual. Spent nearly all weekend transferring your demos to disk as the Sky+ box was almost full. Looking forward to the next demos. - Joyce

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  52. Missmizog21 November 2011 at 14:05

    What a really lovely card. So nice to get into work and use the web, home one has gone down and BT cannot fix it until tomorrow.
    Sue

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  53. CraftyJo21 November 2011 at 14:36

    I promise to keep reading :) Lovely card.

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  54. Tracy Heaton21 November 2011 at 14:50

    Another winner.
    I watched shows I'd taped last night with my nose pressed against the TV so I could see everything - my daughter said I looked like a kid watching cartoons. One demo used Parisian accents - so I had to have it!

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  55. Vie Carter21 November 2011 at 15:02

    Elegant card, I have these dies so will have a go at copying you

    Vie Carter
    x

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  56. Becky Dunham21 November 2011 at 15:15

    For a "simple" card, this looks very complicated :) If you had not explained how simple it was, I would have never even attempted it. Now if I just had all those supplies, I feel certain even I could accomplish it! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration Sue. Safe travels!

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  57. Anonymous21 November 2011 at 15:25

    I love this card Sue getting ready to watch you on C&C have a brilliant holiday (you deserve it) I will still be popping in to read your blog to see what card you have posted congratulations to all the winners of the blog candy
    hugs from Heather

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  58. Elizabeth21 November 2011 at 15:31

    Lovely card - cream and black make perfect partners. Safe trip and happy holidays. Elizabeth x

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  59. Jenny L21 November 2011 at 16:01

    Hi Sue Woweeeeeee they just keep coming your lovely designs. Lots of love Jenny L

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  60. marybou21 November 2011 at 16:30

    This is a beautiful 'simple' card, just for those occasions when you need to make a 'fast' card (if there is such a thing!) I have no cream card so may try it in pale yellow. Have a safe journey back home and enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family.
    lots of hugs
    Marybou x

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  61. Kelly21 November 2011 at 16:38

    Stunning card. Going to try this x

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  62. Jackie D21 November 2011 at 16:42

    You say simple but it appears anything but....the wonder of Spellbinders and your imagination. Thank you Sue. Have a restful holiday and enjoy your family.

    love from Jackie D

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  63. Jane21 November 2011 at 16:59

    Hi sue have a safe journey don't stay away to long. The card is lovely just a few elegant touchers thats all it needs some times
    Jane xx

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  64. Anonymous21 November 2011 at 17:18

    Hi Sue-well you've done it again! another fab design and another fab show. Had to add yet another set of dies to my stash thanks to your wonderful ideas.Good job my husband admires your work too.
    Have a safe trip home and enjoy the time with your family. Come back soon. Thanks for all your inspiration. p.s, this is my first post on a blog, :-))

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  65. PaulineC21 November 2011 at 17:18

    Lovely card very effective though reasonably simple. Enjoy your trip. You have worked so hard recently on C & C you really do deserve a break.

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  66. Sue21 November 2011 at 17:35

    Simply beautiful Luv Sue x

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  67. sheena cambridge21 November 2011 at 17:37

    Sue, i have to say your one of my favourite crafters . I always love when u come to the uk, to share your lovely tips and inspiration,your the best. Safe trip back home, hope to see u back soon. Happy thanksgiving may God bless you.xxxx

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  68. KimberleyG21 November 2011 at 18:01

    So Thanksgiving is strictly a North American holiday? We Canadians celebrate around the 10th of October so I've already had my turkey. I can't imagine celebrating it so close to Christmas as the Americans since you'd just finish turkey leftovers in time to cook another bird.

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  69. Shelley21 November 2011 at 18:01

    Beautiful card. Have a safe trip.

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  70. Trulyblessed21 November 2011 at 18:25

    Very simple but stylish. Lovely.

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  71. Anonymous21 November 2011 at 18:26

    wow fab card as always. love the shows on c&c

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  72. Barbara Phillips21 November 2011 at 19:08

    The shows have been fantastic, have taped most of them and you have taken up a large chunk of my sky memory, much to hubbys annoyance.
    Hope you have a lovely holiday but dont stay away too long!!!

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  73. elkeartsandcrafts21 November 2011 at 19:12

    Hi Sue,
    I like the way you have used the 4 black pieces and the colours. As I have placed an order with C&C today, I will soon be able to play with some new dies - can hardly wait.
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Elaine J

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  74. Irene Thacker21 November 2011 at 20:08

    Just a genius is the only word for you sue simply lovely

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  75. Dragonlady21 November 2011 at 20:10

    Thanks to Leonie I have now found your blog Sue. I can't believe it has taken me so long!!! I just wanted to say what stunning examples you make and I always try to watch you on C & C as I know I will get loads of inspiration from you.
    Thank you so much for all you do and yes I did buy one of the POD - set one as they are terrific value.

    Big hugs Ali x

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  76. dutchess21 November 2011 at 20:24

    Have a wonderful thanksgiving Sue...we will be celebrating too with our American friend who cook us some of the most amazing food...so glad you will be back home with the folks...have a wonderful time....take care Margaret

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  77. Sandra21 November 2011 at 20:41

    Yet another stunning card Sue
    Sandra x

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  78. Sonia21 November 2011 at 21:12

    Such an elegant card - love the pearls nestabling. You never cease to inspire with all your great ideas and tips. Didn't realise you had a blog until weekend when it was mentioned on Leoni's show. Never blogged before but I am so glad I found your site. Have a safe trip back home. Blessings.
    Sonia - St Helens

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  79. Craftychris21 November 2011 at 21:17

    This is fab and so simple too! I am glad you are able to get the time to celebrate Thanksgiving,you certainly deserve it - you work so hard and bring us so many ideas and inspiration. Have fun! xx

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  80. Sandra M21 November 2011 at 22:42

    Hi Sue - have absolutely loved following you on Create and Craft. This card is brilliant and I can't wait until I can try to recreate it.
    Keep up the good work your cards are so inspirational.

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  81. lilygee21 November 2011 at 23:17

    Good Evening everyone and congratulations to the candy winners! As usual a most beautiful card Sue and thank you for all the stunning demos on C&C. Hope you have a nice break after the shows.
    lots of love xxx
    lilygee

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  82. lion_tamer21 November 2011 at 23:34

    Your wonderful cards are an inspiration really elegant. Love the shows its your cards that are making the pick of the week sell out so quickly. Enjoy the time with your family you certainly deserve it xx

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  83. Rhonda Miller21 November 2011 at 23:50

    What a beautiful card.

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  84. Rufus22 November 2011 at 03:40

    pretty! Enjoy your Thanksgiving
    R/

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  85. DEBBIE22 November 2011 at 09:40

    SUE LOVELY CARD

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  86. Mandy Makes and Mends 22 November 2011 at 13:59

    Fab card sue love the colours x

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  87. Anonymous22 November 2011 at 17:35

    how very true, but we all forget sometimes xx

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  88. Redanne22 November 2011 at 18:08

    Hi Sue, simple, elegant and beautiful. Regards Anne Rx

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  89. shells-crafts22 November 2011 at 18:53

    Lovely card. Will attempt something similar for my dad!!!

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  90. miislucky23 November 2011 at 08:05

    Love this one! I like how you used the Samantha Walker spellbinders. Great job!

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  91. jean.phillips123 November 2011 at 16:53

    Oh, I have these dies so I can copy this card if you don't mind.

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