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Friday 20 January 2012

A Friend For All Seasons

Good morning all!  Another card from past POTW shows in either November or December, a while ago anyways.  How quickly it passes, huh?  I was playing with some different colour combinations when I thought how lovely the purple and brown were together.  I don't recall using those two together for quite some time so I thought, why not?! 
I used the Lattice Rectangle die templates as a background for the Samantha Walker Twisted metal tag dies.  I found that if you play around with those, they interlock into each other and form a very pretty frame for your sentiments.  We had some beautiful colours of the vintage ribbons on those shows so I took that opportunity to make several of my rolled roses for the corner.  I will put up a tutorial on those very soon, I promise.  The foliage die set is what I used to frame the corners of my sentiment and give my flowers some pretty coloured leaves. I inked them while still in the die to bring depth to them.   I added a crisscross of vintage ribbon behind everything and then my usual paper piercing around the card for an elegant finish.  There are a couple of close up pics of the flowers and the sentiment below for your inspection.  Hope you like it!  All for now, Sue x


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131 comments:

  1. starcyl20 January 2012 at 06:05

    An unusual colour combination but it works, another great card and I love those flowers.
    Jenny x

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  2. Jan.moogie20 January 2012 at 06:05

    Beautiful card Sue and I really love those flowers, looking forward to the tutorial.x

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  3. Crafty Loops20 January 2012 at 06:19

    Sue as always, you bring us something new and beautiful to admire. I love the colours together and the interlocking of the dies. And those flowers are simply stunning. I love this card. Lee x

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  4. Olga20 January 2012 at 06:21

    Such cute roses! Looking forward for the tutorial Sue! The card is gorgeous!

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  5. Inkypinkycraft20 January 2012 at 06:22

    Gorgeous roses!tracex

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  6. Missmizog20 January 2012 at 06:24

    Hi Sue
    Beautiful card. Colours look wonderful together. Hope the weather has cheered up.
    Sue

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  7. lockedinmycraftroom20 January 2012 at 06:56

    Love the colour combination and looking forward to the tutorial for the flowers.
    Chris x

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  8. Hellma20 January 2012 at 07:00

    Really nice card Sue.

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  9. Carole Z20 January 2012 at 07:25

    This is beautiful...very autumnal, I love the colours and the interlocking dies. You always make and include such beautiful flowers too.
    Carole Z xx

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  10. Luanne20 January 2012 at 07:27

    another beautiful card Sue! love the flowers.

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  11. Kathryn20 January 2012 at 07:30

    Hi sue missing you on C&C :( hope you're well x

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  12. Kathryn20 January 2012 at 07:30

    Hi sue missing you on C&C :( hope you're well x

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  13. Lynnus20 January 2012 at 07:32

    Love the flowers, come back soon! x

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  14. nattyboots20 January 2012 at 07:33

    I would never of thought to put these colours together, but yes it works.Thanks Sue. Love Elaine H

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  15. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 07:34

    Hi Sue, I love this card, the combinations work together but I would never have thought of putting those colours on the same card. This card has that va va voom, I adore it. All the best Suzie B xx

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  16. Victoria20 January 2012 at 07:43

    I do like these colours together and I love the flowers and frames.

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  17. jean.phillips120 January 2012 at 07:44

    Another lovely card Sue, the colours go lovely together, love the flowers and foilage.x

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  18. Erica20 January 2012 at 07:46

    Amazing card and the colours really work togehter lovely xxx
    Erica x

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  19. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 07:48

    Who would have thought to put those two colours together? (only Sue) lol They look so nice I too can't wait for the videos. a fabulous card again Sue Hope you are having a great time
    Heather x

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  20. Pam Swadling20 January 2012 at 08:05

    A lovely card. Certainly an unusual colour combo, and not one that I would have thought of using, but it works.The flowers are just stunning.

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  21. jan20 January 2012 at 08:05

    Hi Sue, another beautiful card, love the flowers
    love jan x

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  22. Eileen20 January 2012 at 08:05

    These are colours that I just wouldn't have thought of putting together, but they work so well.
    After following the spellbinders blog I can't wait to see what you do with the new dies.

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  23. Linda (Lindyloo)20 January 2012 at 08:09

    Good morning Sue,
    I adore your floral composition at the top of todays card. Along with the Twisted Metal Tag diecuts it reminds me of the trailing roses and grapes adorning the overhead trellises of a Greek restaurant I visited in Kos a few years ago. The colours of your card are an almost perfect representation of the natural wood trellis, grapes & vines and below them the wooden benches all laid with (squares) of white tablecloth. A lovely memory for me again. Only thing I need now is the Twisted Metal Tag Dies as I have been having trouble getting them and I can try this linking.
    Have a great day. Love Linda

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  24. Linda20 January 2012 at 08:13

    Good Morning Sue, Watching your DVD as I write. I'm going to try the crackle effect today. I love how you have used the lattice rectangle dies on this card. I dont have them 'Yet' lol. Linda x

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  25. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 08:13

    Hi Sue,
    Yet again, a beautiful card, your colour choices are always amazing.
    I love the ribbon roses, I tried this, but mine looked more like a knot, lol.
    Hope you are back for the next shows on C&C.
    Best Wishes to you
    Happy2craft

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  26. Astrid Maclean20 January 2012 at 08:14

    Stunning, love the colour combo. Unusual but beautiful and rich...

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  27. Elizabeth20 January 2012 at 08:15

    Love the colour combo and must get the twisted metal die. Have seen it a few times now on C and C and it is so different and striking. Definitely a "Sue" card.

    Elizabeth
    x

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  28. Jenny L20 January 2012 at 08:16

    Hi Sue, yet again you've turned up trumps. Oh what a greattttt card. As others have said missing you on c and c. Hope your having a great time with your family all moments shared with family are very precious.
    Lots of love. Jenny L

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  29. Unknown20 January 2012 at 08:17

    I do love those flowers! Interesting colour combo - it works really well. Love, Julia xxx

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  30. Maryann Laursen20 January 2012 at 08:17

    This just proof, that you can do anything in cardmaking. Not any colors I would have chosen first, but they actually workss really well together, and I love the roses, and look forward to see, how they´re made later. Wonderful work again hun.

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  31. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)20 January 2012 at 08:26

    I would never have thought of that colour combination but it looks really good! I love the twisted frames very effective. Look forward to the tutorial as those flowers are gorgeous. x

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  32. sandra collis20 January 2012 at 08:30

    Love the flowers on the card what a great idea

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  33. Clare Powell20 January 2012 at 08:30

    Lovely card, the purple and brown look great together.

    Clare x

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  34. Bee and Dee20 January 2012 at 08:41

    Beautiful card Hugs Bee

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  35. Uta20 January 2012 at 08:42

    Wow, your card looks fantastic. Love the roses on it.

    Hugs, Uta

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  36. dutchess20 January 2012 at 08:43

    Hi Sue I just have to admire your ability to make these flowers I have tried and tried and just end up with a mess....yours just make the card so elegant....love it take care Margaret

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  37. jemet20 January 2012 at 08:46

    Hi Sue
    Fantastic card, I would never have put these colours together but they look great

    Jean

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  38. iReneM20 January 2012 at 08:47

    Unusual and very beautiful, Sue.
    I love how you interlock the die cut frames and the roses are gorgeous.
    x

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  39. Maggie20 January 2012 at 08:54

    Oooooo lovely colour combo! love the interlocking frame anouther fab card!

    Maggie

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  40. mags20 January 2012 at 08:56

    Beautiful card. The colour combo really works and love your flowers. Super use of the dies.
    Mags
    x

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  41. hazel young20 January 2012 at 08:57

    love this card sue like the colour combinations and design love love love it xx hazel

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  42. Patricia20 January 2012 at 09:00

    Another stunning card, I love the concept but would use different colours for me. Love those roses look forward to being able to make them.

    Patricia

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  43. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 09:06

    I love the flowers and the interlocking dies. I have finally purchased the ruler, so will be able to pierce the eges of some of my cards now, thank you for the inspiration Sue, Helen O xxx

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  44. Debbie Tinks20 January 2012 at 09:08

    SUE LOVELY CARD
    FOR A WET HORRIBLE DAY HERE
    JUST TO CHEER US UP

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  45. Sandra F20 January 2012 at 09:15

    I wouldn't have tried this colour combination but will do now. A lovely card Sue

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  46. Toni20 January 2012 at 09:16

    Lovely colours and flowers. Hope they are easy to make as I would like to try them. Gorgeous.
    Toni xx

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  47. Oksana20 January 2012 at 09:19

    I love the frame die and the flowers, they are next on my list! So elegant!

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  48. Alyx20 January 2012 at 09:24

    It's certainly not a colour scheme that you would think of usually, but it certainly works. It's lovely.
    x

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  49. sheila20 January 2012 at 09:34

    Unusual colours but it works.
    Must try the flowers they look great x

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  50. nzillingworth20 January 2012 at 09:44

    Hi Sue
    You've sold me it, the twisted metal tag been on my list to buy for some time. Consider it sold today.ARE U ON COMMISSION?!?!?!
    Well feel like spring has sprung with this card. It's a beauty. Not done the rolled ribbons yet, something I keep meaning to try. I thought i had colour schemes in my head and u blew that out of the water today.lol. Brill one. Well done.
    Christine was good on C&C but wish we could see u at work.
    Born again spellbinder
    Nadine x hug
    nzillingworth@hotmail.com

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  51. Marie-Louise20 January 2012 at 09:51

    Really lovely card. Love the colours

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  52. Sue Yorkshire20 January 2012 at 09:52

    Sue this looks so regal with the colour scheme, I love it.

    The twisted metal dies are on my ever growning wish list

    Sue xx

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  53. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 10:12

    Hi Sue, What a stunning autumnal coloured card. I have made many a brown and deep purple card, inspired by one of my favourite chocolate wrappers, but never brown & lilac / pale purple. Loving the interlocking frames, ribbon roses & piercing. It's all these little extras that make your cards exceptional. With love & Light Theresa. H

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  54. AnneRD20 January 2012 at 10:21

    Sue, every day you demonstrate the versatility of Spellbinder dies - twisted metal was on my wish' list, it is now on my 'need' list!!
    Love the ribbon roses. Anne x

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  55. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 10:24

    A really different colour combination, I love it, and the design is beautiful. Edwina

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  56. Pinkers20 January 2012 at 10:39

    Gorgeous card and the colors work well together,xx

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  57. craftysue4920 January 2012 at 10:45

    I love this one Sue ...colours are amazing ...I wish I could choose my colours as well as you do !!! x

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  58. Sue J20 January 2012 at 10:47

    I love the colour combo you have used. I would never have put them together! :)

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  59. eileen.fj20 January 2012 at 10:53

    Hi Sue
    Beautiful card and the flowers are lovely-very unusual colour combination.
    Eileen x

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  60. Lynne M20 January 2012 at 10:59

    The colour combination works really well together. The interlocking dies draws your eyes but doesn't overpower the total effect. Still trying to master the flower technique so looking forward to your tutorial. Hope the weather has improved for your Sue. LOl Lynne M

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  61. Claire20 January 2012 at 11:02

    Adore the ribbon flowers, just stunning.

    Claire

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  62. Mandy Makes and Mends 20 January 2012 at 11:07

    Lovely card sue I love the flowers they are great .....the dies are really nice .....must try and update my collection x

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  63. marg20 January 2012 at 11:09

    Hello Sue
    I hope you are having a lovely visit
    I like the colour combination and the Samantha Walker Dies I must try this one .
    LoveMarg

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  64. Lydia Jordan20 January 2012 at 11:13

    Hi Sue,
    Gorgeous as always. Stunning combination in colour and dies.
    Lydia
    X

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  65. Jane20 January 2012 at 11:28

    Not colours I like, but the combo of spellbinders are lovely

    Jane xx

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  66. scrapper20 January 2012 at 11:41

    Think this card is a bit too fussy for me though I do love the colour combinations.
    Hope your mum is Ok - I'm sure she's enjoying your visit

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  67. craftycarol20 January 2012 at 11:46

    Good Morning Sue,
    WOW this card is just fabulous and the colours...well what can I say..
    Thanks for yet more inspiration.
    Carol x

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  68. yorkielass20 January 2012 at 11:49

    WOW what a stunning card, would never have thought of that colour combination, looks great and love the flowers, looking forward to the demo and have put the twisted etal dies on my wishlist
    Hugs June x

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  69. Vie Carter20 January 2012 at 11:51

    Lovely colour combo

    I have the folage dies and they are wonderful

    Loved seeing your cards this week on C & C although sorry not to see you

    Order the grand calibur and moroccan spellbinders - can't wait

    Vie
    x

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  70. Janet20 January 2012 at 12:12

    Really nice - very warm looking

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  71. Unknown20 January 2012 at 12:13

    Love the lilac and tan , and those interlocking dies look so useful for most cards. You have made it all "pop" with the different coloured flowers it's lovely Sue . Elaine W

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  72. Sandra Riley...20 January 2012 at 12:21

    Lovely card, unusual colour combination but as usual you make it work. I have the twisted metal tag die and I will now go and have a play,
    thanks again for your amazing ideas x
    Huge hugs
    sandra riley

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  73. Lizzie20 January 2012 at 12:33

    Hi Sue
    When i saw this card 1st time round i thought the colours wouldn't go but wow they did and do LOL! I have valentines cards to make have you any ideas plz
    Lizzie (serial copycat) xx

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  74. Fiona20 January 2012 at 12:40

    interesting colour combination

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  75. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 12:55

    Hi Sue
    Wow the colours in this card are wonderful and work really well together.
    I am going to have a go at the flowers because they do look lovely and I have seen you make them.
    Ria

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  76. Lorraine20 January 2012 at 13:10

    Another lovely card and the colour combo really works. Love the ribbon roses. LorraineX

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  77. Craftychris20 January 2012 at 13:17

    I would not have thought of brown and purple together but it looks fab. The flowers are cool. xx

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  78. joy20 January 2012 at 13:20

    Hi Sue
    Lovely card colours are great .
    I love the flowers and have made them. they really do made the card.
    joyce e

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  79. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 13:34

    Hi Sue,
    I'd never thought to put these colours together but they work really well. This is the reason I love your blog, you bring us such great ideas and inspiration. So keep those ideas coming, I say.. lol.
    Hope you're enjoying your trip,
    love and hugs,
    Dawn x

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  80. gwen7020 January 2012 at 13:34

    Lovely card Sue , the flowers are beautiful

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  81. lorraine (classylady)20 January 2012 at 13:49

    Hi Sue, I love this card, I would never have thought of using all these colours but they are great together

    Love all the cards and other things on the Caliber show that you and Maria had made

    Wellndone
    Lorraine
    xxx

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  82. CraftyJo20 January 2012 at 14:01

    Gorgeous - love the choice of colours

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  83. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 14:05

    Hi Sue, Another lovely card, i love your ribbon flowers, i have tried making them but have been unsuccessful so far. Keep them coming. Yvonne xx

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  84. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 14:21

    Sue this card is gorges! I really like the color combination!
    Love Pearl x

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  85. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 14:25

    Lovely

    She x

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  86. Maid of Kent20 January 2012 at 14:28

    I really love this card, why do your roses look like roses and mine resemble something the cat brought in. Any tuition would be gratefully received. Lol Ann

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  87. Ann20 January 2012 at 14:46

    Another beautiful card and a colour combination I wouldn;t have used but its really good. Look forward to the ribbon tutorial, Keep up the good work Sue and many thanks for your inspiration.

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  88. Lisa Minckler20 January 2012 at 14:51

    You have given me a plethora of inspiration this morning! Thank you.
    Just gorgeous!!!

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  89. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 15:05

    Love the card Sue & the unusual colour combination. Ann W

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  90. Unknown20 January 2012 at 15:32

    Great color combination!
    and beautiful card!

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  91. JULIEMCRANE20 January 2012 at 15:35

    Hi Sue
    I love this colour combo. The flowers are beautiful too. I wish mine came out like that.

    Julie x

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  92. Hanneke20 January 2012 at 15:44

    Greaat card, really stylish. Love the fallsy colors. Hugs and have a great weekend. Hanneke

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  93. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 15:55

    Love the rolled roses a tutorial would be great. Have just purchased the foliage dies, so thanks for ideas of how to use them.
    Carol at Henlow

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  94. Shelley20 January 2012 at 15:59

    Lovely card Sue. x

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  95. bhavana20 January 2012 at 16:20

    what a stunning card, love the flowers, love the colours! We are truly blessed that you share these amazing cards with us, Thank you so much!

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  96. Redanne20 January 2012 at 16:32

    Lovely card, unusual colours together but they really work. Love those Samantha Walker dies, so useful. Regards, Anne Rx

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  97. Carol S.20 January 2012 at 17:07

    Hi Sue, I love the colour combination, it really works well. The roses are beautiful and add a bit of luxury. Have a good weekend. hugs, Carol S.xx

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  98. ang20 January 2012 at 17:27

    great inspiration sue the flowers are gorgeous cant wait for demo ang

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  99. gwendraeth20 January 2012 at 17:40

    lovely card ,love the idea of twisting the dies, a great colour combi yet again
    Gwenda

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  100. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 18:21

    Lovely card, can't wait for the Rose tutorial. x Craftylicious

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  101. Anonymous20 January 2012 at 18:25

    I love the card Sue, especially the flowers such good colours and can't wait for the tutorials - hurry up PLEASE!!!!
    JanN

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  102. melanie20 January 2012 at 18:30

    Beautiful card sue .melanie

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  103. sheila20 January 2012 at 18:32

    Those colours do work so well together, and the foliage seems to stand off the card with the frame edges and inked centres.

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  104. Jacqui's little piece of England20 January 2012 at 19:02

    love your so inspirational x

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  106. Claveh20 January 2012 at 19:12

    Thanks Sue, another great card, and it would look totally different in another colour.
    Thanks again Sue!

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  107. Leanne20 January 2012 at 19:34

    Very unique & beautiful.

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  108. Barbara Phillips20 January 2012 at 19:41

    Can only repeat what everyone else has said, love the flowers and need to get those dies!!!

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  109. Kazbomps20 January 2012 at 19:43

    A stunning card. Love the colours and the flowers. Karen x

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  110. Vicky20 January 2012 at 19:44

    Gorgeous...!

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  111. Rhonda Miller20 January 2012 at 19:59

    What a beautiful card. TFS.

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  112. elkeartsandcrafts20 January 2012 at 20:10

    Ah yes! I like it so much that I am thinking of trying something like this for a friend who has an upcoming birthday. I don't want to do a direct copy (beautiful as it is) but I am inspired by this.
    Elaine J

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  113. Barbarj20 January 2012 at 21:22

    Love the colours in this card Sue,inspiring as usual
    Barbara

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  114. baconbits20 January 2012 at 21:35

    A very unusual colour combo but boy does it work. I am loving the ribbon flowers. Also the new signature for Sue the interlocking or hand holding dies.
    TFS
    Hugs Amanda x

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  115. lilysmum20 January 2012 at 22:35

    Hi Sue,yet another great card-i have the twisted metal tags and have just used them on a card for a lady celebrating her 100th birthday!
    Missed you on c&c this week, hoope you are well. x

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  116. Cazann4921 January 2012 at 00:01

    Lovely rich combination Sue..love the roses. I've tried doing them like you demonstrated on the shows...DST on the bottom but don't think mine is strong enough cos started to unravel after a little while!..:(..xx

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  117. Sue Parish21 January 2012 at 00:47

    Hi Sue, Beautiful card, everything works. I love shades of pink and purple with brown. Have added the dies to my ever growing wish list. Sue x

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  118. Vee Cassidy21 January 2012 at 01:48

    Dear Sue it has been fun to see many of your cards on Spellbinders / Caliber shows this week. x

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  119. CathyinMN21 January 2012 at 01:58

    Not your usual color combination. I like how you experiment with color. Love the ribbon flowers and the leaves and all of the other elements on this card.

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  120. miislucky21 January 2012 at 05:20

    The roses are so very pretty. I have been trying to do them like yours but don't quite have it down yet. Yours are always sooo pretty. Love how you locked the spellb's together. Awesome again! Mimi

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  121. occasionali21 January 2012 at 10:27

    love the colour combination and I have just received my foliage die set so will be putting them to good use using your card as inspiration.

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  122. Sonia21 January 2012 at 14:36

    Hi Sue, great autumn colours and love the flowers.
    Blessings
    Sonia - St Helens

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  123. Ita21 January 2012 at 15:14

    I would never thought of putting brown and purple but it worket well and thanks for sharing
    Ita

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  124. Lynn (delphinoid)21 January 2012 at 15:17

    Wow! I love the use of colours on this card. It's very striking.

    Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

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  125. Tracy Heaton21 January 2012 at 17:56

    Lovely unusual colour combo, but it really works.
    Tracy x

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  126. Evik21 January 2012 at 21:01

    Beautiful card Sue and I really love those leaves.

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  127. Unknown22 January 2012 at 00:47

    OMG missed this one, don't know how it's beautiful :)

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  128. Sue H22 January 2012 at 12:54

    Hi Sue
    Spring must be round the corner, the colours are getting more lively :D What a lovely card.
    Sue H. xx

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  129. PaulineC23 January 2012 at 19:48

    The interlocking dies and the flowers are just gorgeous.

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  130. salem29 February 2012 at 20:29

    love all your cards the colors are lovelly love your tv shows

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  131. salem29 February 2012 at 20:29

    love all your cards the colors are lovelly love your tv shows

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