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Friday 2 December 2011

Candy And A Card!



Hello blogland friends!  It's time for candy and a card today.  I finally got my pictures uploaded on to my computer of the latest candy offering.  I put it together the morning before I left for Florida and haven't had a chance to post it until now!  Not wanting to disappoint either, I have included my morning card for your perusal too.  I really like this card because the colours in it seems so autumnal and soothing.  I like this tree stamp a lot too.  I used Labels 23 to pyramage the tree, but I left a white border on each section by inking through the die with Fired brick and Mustard yellow.  I just splodged the ink randomly while in the die to create an autumn feel to the background of the tree.  I did the same to the background with the sentiment, only keeping the colours softer and more muted this time.  I cut a Grand Labels 23 in black for the background and pierced around the edge using the die as a guide.  I finished the card by adding small black rhinestones to the corners.  If the card isn't to your taste, then how 'bout this candy offering?
There are 5 rubber stamp sets, a Rubit Scrubit pad, an adirondack ink pad, a clear stamp set, two distress inks, metal strips, distress embossing powder, glitter, gold embossing powder, an Archival ink pad, black rhinestones swirls in facing directions, an acrylic block, some buttons, clear embossing powder and a giant pile of vintage ribbon!  I loved the fact that everyone seemed so involved last time and left lots of comments so I am going to keep the game going the same way from now on.  To be entered into the candy draw, you need to send me your detail once and every time you leave a comment on the blog or email me with a comment, you get an entry.  If you check the blog daily and let me know that you have been by then you will receive an entry for each time. Simple as pie!  If you have any problems leaving a comment, then use the "anonymous" button but please sign your name to your post so you get credit for it!    All for now, Sue x

141 comments:

  1. I am definitely checking your blog daily ^^ Beautiful card once again (that pyramage looks so yummy!) and thanks for the chance to win that fab candy. Will be adding it to my sidebar asap.
    Hugs from Finland, Eemeli

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  2. Super autumnal card, love the stacking with Labels Twenty Three xx

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  3. I love this card Sue! That pyramage is so interesting - I have got to try that! I love the way you did the colors on this and that sentiment is wonderful :) Thanks for the chance to win this scrumptious candy!

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  4. Hey Sue, I tried to email you my info and I got a delivery failure.
    rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

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  5. Lovely card again Sue. The colours are super and great idea using the Labels die for the pyramage background for the tree.
    Thanks for the chance to win this super candy.
    Mags
    x

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  6. What a lovely card Sue and such a clever way to do pyramage with the labels 23, I love the piercing around the edge and will definately be trying that because I have only pierced around square edges using Tim holtz ruler. The blog candy looks amazing, you are such a generous lady and thank you for giving everybody a chance to win it
    Heather x

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  7. brillant card I check your blog daily hoping to see the card again with the pleats on Melanie xx

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  8. Great card I love that tree stamp and I need it!! pyramage effect works well with the stamp too. Thanks for the chance to win some gorgeous candy and for sharing your ideas.

    Maggie H

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  9. Have just trying to e-mail you and it failed
    melanie

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  10. Hi Sue, Love the Autumnal feel to this card. The way you have used the dies for stacking a stamped image is a fantastic idea.
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  11. I love the Autumnal colours on the background and the use of the dies. Great candy stash and who would have thought that there would be ribbon in it!!!
    Elaine

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  12. Love the colours on this card Sue, the tree is beautiful. Thanks for yet another chance of candy.

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  13. I am definitely checking your blog daily. Beautiful card once again! Thanks for the chance to win this scrumptious candy!
    Hugs,
    Tanya
    x

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  14. Hi Sue,
    I haven't been well lately and have missed seeing your wonderful cards. I'm now back (obviously:) ) and have had a lot of fun catching up with your blog it's really cheered me up.
    Love and light to everyone.
    Suz x

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  15. Hi Sue very lovely card yet again. The blog candy sounds great to me. Thank you for offering it to us. Hope to see you on the television again soon. Lots of love Jenny L

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  16. lovely card once again sue, love the colours, check your blog daily, love the candy.
    Alison x

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  17. Great card Sue. Just love that tree. Love, Julia xxx

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  18. Oh goody , what a candy prize !
    the card looks great too , i love that tree!

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  19. Hi Sue, i love that tree stamp and Autumn colours are my favourite, good card, great candy prize. Yvonne xx

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  20. Wow, this card looks so wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win this great candy.

    Hugs, Uta

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  21. Love your card today Sue. Like the idea of adding the layered frames behind, really makes the tree pop out. Thanks for the candy chance. Have emailed my contact details.
    Pinky

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  22. Opps your inbox must be full Sue, my email won't send:(

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  23. What a lovely card Sue and I would love to win your Blog Candy

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  24. i love the tree stamp! A stunning card Sue & such tasty candy too!!! Nicki xx

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  25. Lovely!!
    Great stamping over the label layers :-)
    Super duper candy - as always - thanks for the chance
    x

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  26. Hello Sue
    Whenever you show a card I like..... I don't have the LABEL ?
    Love the shape though.
    Love Marg

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  27. Beautiful card, love the tree stamp.
    Thanks for the chance to win this super candy.
    Hugs, Chantal S

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  28. Sue I love this tree stamp tis wonderful looks really good on your card......I do the blog check and leave comments every morning thanks for the chance of winning such amazing blog candy .....everything crossed ....fab card x

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  29. I love tree stamps, must get this stamp sheet! Your card is great, love the autumnal colours. Thank you for the chance of winning fabulous candy! x

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  30. Morning Sue from a bright and sunny Selby and your card is so appropriate this morning as the leaves have been scuttling around in the gales...its a great card....just got that stamp set! are you heading back soon or staying for Christmas? wondered if there was any news on the tied together embossing folder? take care Margaret

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  31. Liking the tree!!from carole D

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  32. HI SUE
    LOVELY CARD
    AND WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS CANDY
    FROM DEBBIE

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  33. Just yet such an awesome card. I can see, I´ll have to put that label 23 on my wishlist too with all the other 75 sets, that´s already onthere LOL. Your card is stunning and I would definitely love to win both this candy and the card here, that´s for sure.
    Have a wonderful week-end ahead.

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  34. Stunning Card as always Sue,Your layouts are always so professional
    Kindest regards
    Georgie

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  35. Hi Sue i think this is a really different style for you (still beautiful mind) but would not have said this was a sue card what a lovely surprise love n hugs
    Alison (applepie)

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  36. Love the autumn colours and the layout. Thanks for the chance of winning the candy. good luck to everyone. Lol Lynne M

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  37. Hi Sue, I really like this card, both the colours and the style. Yet more things to put on my 'must have' list! I may try the layering idea with a different die, it is very effective. Yet more delicious candy on offer - you are so generous. Good luck to everyone.
    Frances

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  38. Morning Sue, loving your tree card and all the other lovely cards you so diligently post on your blog.
    The candy looks great,good luck everyone.
    Hope you are enjoying your stay with your family.

    Kim x

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  39. Fabulous card - I do love the colours

    xxx

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  40. Cant send my details - your inbox must be overflowing lol

    Sue xxx

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  41. Hello Sue, Am so impressed you are managing to blog everyday. Each day I look forward to seeing your next creation. I would love to know where you get all your sayings and sentiments from. They are always so special and much more fun than a simple Happy Birthday type greeting . Take care

    Sue x

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  42. Wow more candy !
    thanks for all the tips you give I love the tree card I do so love tree's

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  43. Hi Sue
    A beautiful card, and another great blog candy to win, you are very generous with your prizes.
    Janet xxx

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  44. Gorgeous card. I love the tree stamp.

    Clare x

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  45. Love your Tree Card, the colours are perfect :)
    Also loving your blog candy :)
    Thanks for the chance to win!!
    Hugs
    Adele

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  46. Wow Sue, a beautiful card & candy. Wouldn't I love to win that!! Ann W

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  47. Hi Sue
    Love the colours of the card-the candy is certainly a generous prize-Love it!

    Eileen x

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  48. Really like this one Sue, lovely warm colours and really useful for both men and ladies cards.

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  49. Beautiful card Sue, and thanks for the chance to win all that lovely candy :)

    I'm having trouble following you - almost daily I click the 'follow' button at the top and daily it doesn't show on my dashboard!!! I have subscribed to follow by email notifications but they don't always come through either - guess I'll just have to remember to look-in daily.

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  50. Beautiful card. The tree stamp is great. Fantastic candy. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  51. Loving the autumnal colours of this one. Great candy too. Fingers crossed.

    Jules001

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  52. Hi Sue
    Super card love the tree and could see baubles hanging from it for Christmas plus my favorite labels 23

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  53. sue, i love the colors too. all of mine is now on the ground or in bags waiting curbside to be picked up...lol. we have frost on our cars this am. so your card took me back to a place that i enjoyed briefly...an Indian Summer. Thanks for another great opportunity to win some candy. you are the best.

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  54. Great use of colours

    Ideal for Autumn/Fall

    Just lovely

    Vie Carter
    x

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  55. Another stunning card Sue,Ideal for both sexes and all occasions.The colours are beautiful.Thank you.xx

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  56. Another beautiful card Sue - what a good idea to use the labels to pyramage. Looks stunning.

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  57. Hi Sue

    Love all your cards - you have done it again. Keep them coming Geraldine Saunders geraldine.donnie@sky.com

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  58. Beautiful card. Love how you used the labels.Thanks for give a chance to win the amazing candy.

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  59. I like this and that tree stamp is really interesting. Could you explain the tree stamping a bit more - it is not quite straightforward is it? Vee x

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  60. I enjoy coming to you blog, thanks for chance at fun new blog candy. Can't wait to see what you create next. Happy Holidays!

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  61. Hi Sue
    Just love all your cards and all the different colour combos. The tree stamp on this last one is really lovely.
    Hugs Craftymags

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  62. fabulous card, the tree is really striking. amazing candy too, you are very generous =) xx

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  63. Another brilliant card and a little different from your typical 'Sue' style. Still stylish nevertheless.
    Regards Terri Cope

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  64. Sandra Riley... ...2 December 2011 at 15:19

    Another Stunner Sue! I love coming to your blog daily, purely for the wonderful inspiration you give. You encourage us to look at dies in different ways and something as simple as pricking around the edge of a card can give a card that extra special touch to make it stand out. Thank you for taking the time daily to provide us all with such amazing inspiration!
    Huge hugs
    Sandra Riley

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  65. lovely autumn colours Sue

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  66. Love the autumn tones...the tree stamp is a must have.Sheila

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  67. SUE!!!
    What an incredibly exotic tree! I've never seen an image like this and it's wonderful. The color choices are amazing. I'm a nut for layering, so this just makes me smile. :)
    Have a wonderful weekend and I'll be sending you my information again for the incredible candy offering. Your generosity is overwhelming.
    Hugs,
    Lisa xxx

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  68. Hi Sue, another wonderful card, love the way you have decoupaged the tree. Thank you for the amazing chance to win the candy!! Regards, Anne x

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  69. Hi Sue,

    I LOVE this card!! I too am in love with this stamp, and love autumnal shades, yours look so vibrant. I used to be a little colour shy until I was introduced to disress inks! now I am colour crazy.. lol..
    I have never thought of doing a pyramage type thing with my spellbinders, it looks really cool.. hmmmm, I feel and experimental play session coming on... lol..

    Have a great weekend, Sue

    Love and hugs,
    Dawn x

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  70. I love your elegant cards and this one is so pretty and autumnal.
    What a great candy!!! That you :)

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  71. Oh Sue
    All your cards this week have been fabulous
    Wish I could make one half as good as you.
    I've loved the teal but the candy tree is adorable and the colours very apt for the time of year.
    Please come back on the tv and demo
    Love
    Yorkshiresue
    X

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  72. Stunning, loving that autumnal look,the tree looks perfect with the labels 23. I would love to win the card to cheer me up and what a generous blog candy too! Thanks for the chance to win.
    Have a wonderful weekend sue.
    Luv Bim x

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  73. Love this card and the stamp. What an amazing blog candy.
    Thanks
    Sue

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  74. Hi sue thanks for the daily inspiration and the chance to win some delicious candy thanks ang

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  75. You have set yourself up know Sue we expect a card a day lol hope you never run out of inspiration we rely on you, would love a DVD on Spellbinders from you lol

    Jane xx

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  76. Wow a real stunner of a card Suem I've followed for ages now and this has to be one of my favourites :)
    Have a wonderful time away
    Von xxx

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  77. love your card,gives a real look of autumn.love to win your things be mine.thanks
    megha
    http://meghanuj01.blogspot.com/

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  78. Hi Sue fantastic card you have given me lots to
    to think about.
    Just had my spellbinders back [spellbinders]

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  79. Hi Sue, I love the gorgeous tree on this card and the colours are absolutely wonderful. And holy cow what an incredible amount of amazing candy. Someone is going to be very, very happy. Thanks so much for the chance to win. Lee xx

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  80. Wow fingers crossed for candy, lovely card, would not have thought of that method. Best wishes Edwina

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  81. Love the colors on your card -- I'm partial to autumn colors. What amazing blog candy! Thanks for the chance to win it.

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  82. Wow - more lovely candy!!! Love all of your cards - I am such a spellbindersaddict... but that's not a bad thing is it??

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  83. What fabulous candy! And a lovely card too!

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  84. beautiful card. fab candy. marie

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  85. your card is beautiful huni and i just can't believe you have yet another fabby candy thankd huni xx

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  86. I just love this card. It is one of my favourite stamps an you have used it in such a clever way.

    Great candy as well.

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  87. Barbara Phillips2 December 2011 at 21:14

    Bought that stamp set from Sam after seeing your last card with the tree on it. All the CE stamp sets are fab and I would love to win blog candy with five sets that I dont have.

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  88. another stunning card,just love all your cards.

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  89. Beautiful card and fab candy! Ani

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  90. If I could name this card it would be 'Dusk in the Savannah' - The lions creep slowly looking to find some shade under the open canopy, among the sparse grasslands of Africa. Behind the sun is setting, painting the sky in autumnal shades of fire, but the heat is faded and relief has come at last.
    This is true inspiration. Not only have you combined stamping and embossing with Spellbinders showing us the versatility of the dies, but you have proved we can use our own stash of stamps and inks alongside the dies to produce something very different.
    Sue this card reminds me of the cards you used to do when I first found your work. Lovely.
    Regards Linda
    ps. Fab candy again. Someone else will be a very happy bunny soon.

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  91. Another beautiful card Sue
    Hugs Anne x

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  92. A beautiful card Sue as usual and some lovely blog candy too. Here's hoping

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  93. what a beautiful card sue its fantastic as usual i love reading your blog and getting inspiration. thanks for the chance of winning the candy
    debbie pugh xx

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  94. Gonna have to get my hands on that stamp! GORGEOUS card! x

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  95. Lovely Sue....the colours are beautiful..really emits warmth and I really like this tree stamp Carole Z x

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  96. Lovely card Sue, your such an inspiration, fingers crossed. Linda Adams.

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  97. Love the colours of this card Sue. Perfect for this time of year. Hugs, Carol S.xx

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  98. Hi Sue,
    Thankyou for this lovely card..Its done in my favourite colours too.
    Carol x

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  99. What a great card. I love the tree.

    What a yummy new candy.

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  100. Another yummy card Sue. Just love the way you leave the little white borders on the inside of the die.
    You have been very generous with your candy again. Thank you so much for the chance to win.
    Hugs
    Sandra x

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  101. Dang it! Just when I'd convinced myself that I really didn't need Labels 23 you had to go and make this card. Grrrrrrr! Great new candy, somebody is going to be very very happy.
    R/

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  102. Awesome card & candy. Have a fab day xx Jan

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  103. This is a lovely stamp - I haven't purchased it yet but want to cos you can make so many wonderful cards with this one and labels 23 are one of my favourites - wish I had the grand labels - maybe treat myself for Christmas. Autumn cards are my favourites - thanks for sharing it with us Sue
    love lilygee xxx

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  104. Candy and fantastic colors and beautiful timbre of the tree!
    Luciana

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  105. Hi Sue,
    One of my favourite subject - trees. I use them a lot. I like the feel of autumn you have given it with these colours.

    I have just received my bumper pack from C&C and need to start playing asap, so many choices my head is spinning. LOL
    Elain J

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  106. Really luke this card - nice and straightforward but so stylish

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  107. Lovely card, have just bought this tree stamp. Would love to win the candy. Shelley x

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  108. Labels 23 - definitely on my wish list!

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  109. Great card, would love you to demo on C&c when you are on next, please. Would love to have chance to win candy!!

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  110. Yet another totally differnt card, the colours set this card apart and shows what beautiful creationd you can make with simple clean lines

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  111. Love the colours! Great candy, too, so thanks for the chance to win.

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  112. Hi Sue
    That's different .... and I love it. I will be watching to see 'what's new with Sue', you are just so inspiring, thank you for sharing
    Sue H.

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  113. Beautiful card!
    Thanks for a new chance with the new candy :)

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  114. Hi Sue

    Very nice card. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
    Have a great sunday

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  115. love this card, all my favourite things, stamping colour and shapes

    well done
    lorraine

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  116. SUPERb candy! That card will be the top of a big icecream...

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  117. What a great card (love the tree ).............and a yummy new SUPERb candy! !!!..........Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  118. Love the tree card and the colours too. Brilliant candy and I would so love to win it.

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  120. Love the card! And the colors you used! Don't think that there are a lot of people who would say they like trees so much as I do! (most like the flowers best i think) Like trees all year round!
    Great yummie candy !

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  121. Love this card - the layering gives it real depth

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  122. Love this card! The backround is great! Mimi

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  123. I'd love to win your special candy!
    And in this card the background is co cute!Great idea with a multi-level die stamping.

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  124. Love the card as you used one of my favourite labels die. Colours are warm and make you feel good. x

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  125. I love this, fairly simple but such impact. Great colours too.
    Best wishes.
    Lynne in Spain

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  126. Beautiful card, love the tree stamp.
    Thanks for the chance to win this super candy.

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  127. Wow wonderful card. Reminds me of the rhyme underneath the spreading chest nut tree, Love the colour. So modern. And where's the ribbon lol. Well done Sue

    Born again spellbinder
    Nadine xxx
    nzilligworth@hotmail.com

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  128. Lovely card, unisex and multi occasion, thank you xx

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  129. Thanks for yet another opportunity.

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  130. Hi,
    Ik heb weer even op je blog gekeken. Je maakt hele mooie kaartjes
    groetjes
    Nettie

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  131. Your cards are very amazing!!!! And by the way I wish to win your Candy ;)
    http://forevereneveren.blogspot.com/

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  132. Great works and new ideas.I like pyramig cards an colours.greetings from Finland.

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  133. I am 2099 followor now so next is 2100

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  134. Gorgeous card and another fab candy. Thanks for the chance. Hugs,moni

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  135. What a beautiful cards and an amazing candy! Thank you for the chance to win and happy New Year!
    Hugs, Joanna x

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  136. I swear I was already a follower because I've enjoyed your blog for quite some time now. I absolutely LOVE your candy, particularly because I'm trying to get into the Tim Frame of Mind. :) Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  137. Gorgeous card Sue, love the rich autumnal colours and the tree is awesome. This candy is fabulous, thanks for giving us the chance to win.
    Lindsay xx

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