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Sunday 22 January 2012

Believe, Imagine, Achieve

Hi blog friends!  A very simple card that probably doesn't need much explanation, but I will give you a quick rundown.  I used the heart squares and cut two to use as a background and mounted them top and bottom and slightly overlapping.  I liked the double diamond shape it gives you this way.  I layered up Labels fourteen on top, first with a larger one that I slightly inked the edges of and then a smaller one that I had stamped my sentiment on and inked also.  I used some Graphic 45 paper for the background behind my nesties and used an edgeability insert as a thin border between the different papers I used.  I used some red frilly edged ribbon across the card and a bow underneath my spiral flower.  I cut the flower out of the same paper as the background for balance.  The leaves were cut from the other background paper.  I added some black rhinestone swirls to the left and I used three of the small hearts that were the cut out pieces from my dies and put them in the upper right corner of my card to complete it.  Change the sentiment and I think this card would work for many occasions, don't you?  All for now, Sue x

127 comments:

  1. Good morning Sue,
    A lovely card again, as usual.
    I love the way that you have used bright red and yet it is completely controlled and toned down by the subtle background papers.
    A fab layout too.
    All the best Linda

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  2. love the flowers and the spotty dotty fronds!hugs trace x

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  3. Hi Sue
    Love the card really like using the squares the way you have.
    Sue

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  4. All your cards are so gorgeous that I wish I could get all the supplies to craft like you do.

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  5. this card is stunning just love the design Melanie

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  6. Hi Sue, I love the colour combinations you use - it inspires me to try other things and not just stick to the tried and tested. Looking forward to seeing you on c+c in Feb.
    Blessings
    Sonia - St Helens

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  7. Fab card. I like the colour combo and the use of the heart squares to give a double diamond shape. I also really like the flower made in the same paper as the background.

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  8. Very nice Sue! Good idea of combining die cuts.

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  9. Hi Sue, stunning card as usual. I too wish I had every die so I could copy most of your lovely cards. Maybe one day if I keep collecting them. Then I would need a larger craft room. LOL
    Lots of love. Jenny L

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  10. Oh! Sue, that is a FAB card you could use different squares different labels for a few variations on a theme, I love it.

    Patricia xx

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  11. Such a striking card! Love, Julia xxx

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  12. Hi Sue, great card and colour combo like the squares used double very effective love the papers!

    Maggie

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  13. Pretty card Sue love all the ways you have used your dies, you are so creative! Susan x

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  14. Wonderful card, and yes it sutre can be used for many things, no doubt. It´s sooo lovely just as usual, and I love the colorcombo too.

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  15. Lovely card Sue, as a new Grand Calibur owner, crafter and user your cards are a real inspiration for me. I still haven't completed a card using my dies yet but am enjoying playing.

    Thank you for sharing

    jacqui x

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  16. A lovely card. The flowers and leaves made out of the backing paper really finish the card off. Karen x

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  17. Hi Sue,
    Love the use of dies must try this.
    Great colours too. In fact I love it all.

    Lydia
    X

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  18. Another lovely card Sue. Again, great use of the dies and love the flowers using the same papers.
    Mags
    x

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  19. Beautiful! The way you have been using these dies lately has given me inspiration for some Valentine cards I have been asked to make! I have been also using them a great deal on wedding cards..these and the circle hearts were a great investment. I absolutely love the flower on this card too, all the best, Carole Z xx

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  20. Hi Sue, The flower and foliage look amazing, how I wish I had some of your talent. Such a Stunning card. Linda x

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  21. I see it working for many occasions too, nice card as always.

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  22. Hi Sue This is such a nice card I love the colours and the dies you have used. I especially love the way you have used the background paper for the flower and leaves
    Heather x

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  23. Good morning Sue!
    Beautiful card! I love the colour combinations you use.

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  24. Yet another stunning card Sue, love the colours.

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  25. Hi Sue
    this card is an interesting choice of colour and it works well together.
    Ria

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  26. Hi Sue, this card is absolutely stunning. I particularly like the way you have divided up your composition & used fronds instead of leaves. Your cards are always inspirational and I pick up so many tips. Thank you so much. With Love and Light Theresa. H

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  28. Lovely card again, Sue. Loving the flower and bow set off so beautifully with the leafy bits. Hadn't thought about blinging up the leaves,nice one xxxsue

    22 January 2012 09:28

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  29. Love, love, love the colours in this one and the patterned paper makes the flower look so effective. x

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  30. Good morning everyone - hope you are all having a good weekend. Sue - this card is so special - love everything about it - the interesting shape you've created using the heart squares and labels fourteen, the papers and the lovely sentiment. The colours are stunning too.
    lots of love lilygee xxxx

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  31. Beautiful blog. loved everybit of it. loving being a follower here. Thanks

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  32. Lovely card, great for lots of occasions.

    Clare x

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  33. Really like this card especially
    colour combo Hugs Bee

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  34. Hi Sue, I love the way you have used the heart nesties and love the colours and as you said change the sentiment for other occassions. Yvonne xx

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  35. Your card is so beautiful. The colours are fantastic and the flower is so lovely.

    Hugs, Uta

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  36. Hi Sue
    A lovely card, as usual! Especially like the fronds on this one, they are really delicate, and look so good in the patterned paper. Anne x

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  37. Hello Sue,
    What a beautiful combination of paper, dies and ribbon. Stunning! I agree this could be for any occasion.
    Elaine J

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  38. love the way you used the 2 squares together, you make me look at dies in a totally different way thanks angxx

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  39. Love all the new ideas on this card Sue GREAT!

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  40. Now this colour combination is right up my street! Stylish and sophisticated!

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  41. Hi Sue
    I love the idea of the backing papers being used to balance the whole card. Maria has done a grand job on cc while you are away but cant wait for Feb to see what you have for us.
    Lizzie (serial copycat)xx

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  42. Hi Sue,
    Love the double diamond idea, must copy lol Ann

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  43. These colours so go together sue love this card.love Elaine H x

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  44. Another masterpiece Sue

    you are so talented and its really lovely of you to share your talent with us all

    Sue xx

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  45. Lots going on but very elegant.
    x

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  46. Love the papers used,wish my stash contained all the wonderful papers you use. Hope the weather ok where you are. Hurry back missed seeing you demostrate spellbinders over the last few days, Christine and Marie were fine but not the same without you. Lol Lynne M

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  47. Wow, this is beautiful, and the sentiment is lovely.
    Tracy x

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  48. Hi Sue, This is such a flexible card suitable for any occasion, or male or female. I love to see how you change the shapes of the die, just by turning them! Hugs, Carol S.xx

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  49. Beautiful card. Very rich looking.

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  50. Hi Sue, you are so inspirational,always coming up with new ways to use the dies. Love the colour combination on this one. Enjoy the rest of your stay with your family. Edwina

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  51. Hello Sue
    I love the 3 little hearts added to the right it just finishes off the card in the same colour tones and designs. I am collecting all you images for inspiration..thank you
    love marg

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  52. I like the flower on the patterned paper

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  53. Hi Sue
    Unusual colour choice and lovely layout.

    Eileen x

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  54. Lovely again

    She x

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  55. Hi Sue another work of art and I am happy as I have the heart dies , and will try to make the card
    Ita

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  56. Another stunning card Sue, and as you say it could be adapted to mose occasions. Anne x

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  57. Very inspirational and lovely colours. Lorraine x

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  58. Whoopee! Another one I can try because I've got all the ingredients to make it with. Well not the exact paper,but certainly something like. Doesn't that flower look good in the paper you've used, reminds me of one you made recently with striped paper which was also stunningly different from being used flat when made into a flower. Sue x

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  59. The design is STUNNING!, beautiful backing papers, Hugs May x x x

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  60. Beautiful card as always Sue. Ann W

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  61. Hi Sue,
    Love the use of dies must try this. Love the colors and your matching flower.

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  62. Love love love it, the colours, the design EVERYTHING. x

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  63. Gorgeous! I love the idea of using the two square die-cuts layered like that.

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  64. Another fab card.... I just look fwd to feb although I have a feeling I will be in CA as not us what your dates are. I dread when you run out of ideas but I also think that is a long long way off .....

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  65. Dear Sue, this looks just great.
    I love the bright colours and wouldn't it make a great Valantine's Day card?

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  66. Like this one Sue - very clear sentiment which draws the eye and a lovely complimentary background

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  67. Hi Sue'
    I agree with different sentiments this card could be used for so many occassions, it's lovely. Maybe it would work in different colours to?
    Sue H. xx

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  68. Sue you are just sooooooooooooo inspirational. You make me look throug my stash of papers with new eyes. Made yesterdays card and have to admit it looks great. Thank you...... back to the Grand Caliber :)

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  69. Sue you are just sooooooooooooo inspirational. You make me look throug my stash of papers with new eyes. Made yesterdays card and have to admit it looks great. Thank you...... back to the Grand Caliber :)

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  70. Wonderful! Love the colors and sentiment and if you change the sentiment it could be a great card for another occasion. Hugs, Hanneke

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  71. Sue what a fantastic card and i love the sentament your flowers are always perfect
    Theresa x

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  72. Hi Sue one more beautiful card asusual. just love the way you use the dies and love the flowers

    Jean

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  73. Hi Sue
    thanks for the day by day tuition. I learn something with/from u every day. Today laid out your card then changed colour on the stacked hearts square then laid 3 on top of each other going down in size , down the card ,the effect is amazing. I never go more than 3 colours on a card, thank you for all you give, and the inspiration to play. Also love we never waste anything with spellbinders, even the cut outs are used .WELL DONE SUE.
    born again spellbinder
    Nadine hug x
    nzillingworth@hotmail.com

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  74. beautiful card sue love it xx hazel

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  75. Ooo loove the colours n so pretty too :)

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  76. PS Love the sentiment on this card. Words means so much.

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  77. How do u know how to finish a card off e every time ....you are really good at it and this is no exception x

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  78. Gorgeous card today Sue, love the colours used

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  79. Such a pretty card, I love the die cuts and your flowers are always so beautiful
    Lindsay xx

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  80. You've completely turned my thinking on its side with this card. Literally. It's amazing how turning a piece of paper 45 degrees can make such a huge change. WONDERFUL idea and thank you so much for sharing. ;)
    Hugs,
    Lisa xxx

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  81. Oh yes this card would work for many occasions! I love the color scheme and the layering you did to get the Diamond Shape. I'm new to Spellbinder Dies (just bought my 3rd set) and you've given me tons of ideas for them!

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  82. Love everything about this card Sue. x

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  83. sticking use of colour here Sue, but as usual it all works together.

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  84. Absolutely gorgeous Sue! and I love the sentiment! I think this would definitely work for lots of occasions! Love the color combination you used! and by the way.. congrats for reaching your goal of 2200! I knew it wouldn't take long :)

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  85. Hi Sue, fabulous card, I really look forward to your inspiration every day. Chris

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  86. I like the idea of putting the two squares together behind the Longer die. I will try that myself, of course it will look nothing like as good as yours, with practice I may get better, and that's ok with me.

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  87. Wow gorgeous creation.Love this. Like the colors too.

    Sudha
    sudha-kalra.blogspot.com
    http://sudha-kalra.blogspot.com/p/shop.htmlwe

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  88. Another brilliant idea for using dies in a different way. :)

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  89. Hi Sue,
    Yet again, a lovely piece, colour choice and papers used are great, just wish I could have your mind for half an hour, lol.
    Best Wishes
    Happy2craft

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  90. Love the colour combination Sue!! Gorgeous as ever...xx

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  91. Love the colour combination Sue!! Gorgeous as ever...xx

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  92. Hi Sue that is just lovely the flower is so great in the same paper! you really just have the knack of choosing the right papers!love it take care Margaret

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  93. Wow! Sue, you have such a great eye for colour. I really love your colour combinations

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  94. Simple but stunning, lovely colours
    Gwenda

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  95. Lovely sentiment on this card, which fits beautifully in the die cut!

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  96. This card is amazing because until I'd read your explanation it looked to me as though the image was sunken into the card! Beautiful and very striking card hun - like how you've used the same papers for the flower and leaves too.
    Ellie Maggie x

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  97. Barbara Phillips22 January 2012 at 18:10

    What beautiful papers you always seem to have Sue, you must have a fab collection. Lovely card as usual and very elegant!

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  98. hi sue, lovely card as usual, love the way you've used the heart squares.
    love jan x

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  99. Hi sue lovely card as usual I find them so inspiring I just want to get the GC out and play but still busy sorting storage for my dies.

    Can I ask what set the leaf die comes from don't think I have that one?

    Also any hints yet on the next tv show?
    I need to start saving if they are alll brand new dies because I know then for sure. Can treat myself this time, been missing out because I have too many in the sets n sale.

    Keep up the Good work loving it.

    All the best Pauline

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  100. Love the colors you used in this card. Love the card!

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  101. Lovely card! How do you manage to keep the ideas coming? xxxx Craftylicious.

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  102. Hi Sue, love the card the colours are great the flowers are too, actually its all great, vanessa x

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  103. Hi Sue, wish I had your eye for matching papers and colours, mine never looks anything like yours. Great card, so many options, I have the Fleur De Lis squares and will try it with them

    thank you for all ideas and help you give us

    lorraine
    xxx

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  104. Another simple yet elegant card, would look super in any colour way.
    Looking forward to seeing you on C&C shortly, I just love watching people crafting, it brings everything to life.
    Thanks again for so much wonderful inspiration Sue.
    Vicki :)

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  105. Yet another stunning card Sue.
    Love the colours
    Hugs
    Sue
    XXX

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  106. I love your cards Sue, I watch you all the time on C&C you are so inspirational to me. You have such a good eye for colour combinations. :) Lainey x

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  107. love this card. very seasonal Sue. Like the red with the antique feel. bali xx

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  108. Sue, you may say 'a simple card' but with your artistic flare and eye for composition it takes something simple into something quite sophisticated

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  109. Love the card as always. I am having trouble with my spiral flower die, they never look like yours I must practise more. Extra homework for me I think!

    Gill

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  110. anotheu stunning card, so pleased your are able to share with us!

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  111. Gorgeous! You always deliver xxx

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  112. Another lovely card and the sentiments are also lovely.
    Elizabeth
    x

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  113. this is so beautiful sue i just love those dies and the sentiment is just wonderful tfs xx

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  114. Can't figure out it I like the layout or the color combo better, or maybe the DP...guess I'll go for all of the above!
    R/

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  115. Red is my favourite colour, love the papers congratulations on reaching 2200 followers

    Jane xx

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  116. Beautiful card - that folage die is so versatile

    Vie
    x

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  117. Great card, love the flower!

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  118. Hi Sue,
    I would be very happy to recieve this card from someone special,because its so beautiful and elegant.
    Carol x

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  119. Love how you have made a flower using the backing paper, and the red makes the card so vibrant! Its beautiful!
    Love Pearl x

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  120. Love this card Sue another masterpiece xxxx hugs

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  121. Wow - love the card and you are so inspirational - probably the reason my new year resolution is to use die cutting as my main card features with a sentiment for most of my cards this year.
    hugs Eileen x

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  122. The flower is most unusual with the background paper. I love it.

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  123. This is a really pretty card Sue. Love the layout and the flowers...another one to scraplift from ya....hehe. Mimi

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