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Sunday, 5 February 2012

So Grateful For You / And Winners!

  Good morning!  I just love Nestabling and it adds just the right amount of bling for the focal element here I think.  If you haven't tried it yet, Nestabling is pearls or black rhinestones that have been done in the exact shape of the Nestibility shapes.  Here I have used Labels 18 and the pearl Nestabling.  I added a couple of end pieces which were cut from the Ironworks dies and then inked.
I embossed the background with the itty bitty dot mask for texture.  I cut three of the lace doily borders, two from dusty rose card and the other one from cream card, giving the card a pretty petticoat look.  I love doing that as it adds some femininity to the card, but also adds texture and a lovely accent for a simple card.  I added a messy bow tied from basque red vintage ribbon.  I topped the bow with some pink Bakers twine and a wood button.  Two decorative pearl stick pins completed the accent to the bow.  I added pearl PVA glue dots to frame the edge of the card.  Another quick and easy one for any occasion.  I hope you like it!

It's time again for the new list of current winners of the Comment Game!  Thanks for all your support.
January 28th post: randomly selected number 8 which is the comment left by Tom!!!
January 29th post: randomly selected number 45 which is the comment left by Hazel!!!
January 30th post: randomly selected number 30 which is the comment left by Jenny L!!!
January 31st post: randomly selected number 61 which is the comment left by Kate's Cards!!!
February 1st post: randomly selected number 84 which is the comment left by Plum Tuckered Paper Plays!!!
February 2nd post: randomly selected number 17 which is the comment left by Hellma!!!
February 3rd post: randomly selected number 69 which is the comment left by Claveh!!!
Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com and verify your address to claim your prize.
All for now, Sue x
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126 comments:

  1. nattyboots5 February 2012 at 06:45

    Your just one great talented Lady Sue ,
    This card took my breath away , if i made this card to look as good as this , i would never be able to give it away.
    Elaine H x

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  2. Missmizog5 February 2012 at 06:48

    Another beauty. Colours are great. Congrats to the winners.
    Sue

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  3. Maggie5 February 2012 at 06:48

    Oh Sue! love love love this card my fav colours, embossing and Nesties iron works and borders and pearls....mmmmmmmm all in one card fabulous!!

    Congrats to all the winners!

    from a very snowy place

    Maggie H

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  4. Inkypinkycraft5 February 2012 at 07:16

    Great colours and I love the embossed background!hugs trace x

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  5. Sonia5 February 2012 at 07:22

    Good morning Sue, I love the way that all the elements of the card just fit together so perfectly. Colourful, quick and elegant. Thanks.
    Blessings
    Sonia - St Helens

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  6. Pam Swadling5 February 2012 at 07:34

    Beautiful card, love the layered up borders. Very pretty and girly.

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  7. Jenny L5 February 2012 at 07:36

    Hi Sue, well you have just brightened up a very snowy Sunday morning. With a fabbbbbbb card. I am over the moon that my name is in the winners of the comment game. Thank you for all your hard work and time putting this blog together. I hope the weather is kinder to you in America.
    Lots of love. Jenny L.

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  8. Maryann Laursen5 February 2012 at 08:01

    And what a stunning card from you again here Sue. I love these colors amd I must admit, that this Nestabling really looks cool and finish the card of, so beautiful. really awesome work again Sue, I just love it, so perfect hun.
    Congrats to all the lucky winners here,and enjoy your prizes girls.

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  9. Vicki Sharkey5 February 2012 at 08:02

    Another stunning,very feminine card. I absolutely adore it and will have to have a go at this one.
    Vicki

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  10. Heather5 February 2012 at 08:03

    Morning Sue what a stunning card I love everything about it. You are one very talented lady and come up with some fabulous ideas every day for us and thank you for that. Congratulations to all the winners.
    Heather x

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  11. mags5 February 2012 at 08:05

    Super card Sue. Love the embossing, the borders at the bottom, the nestabling. In fact, love it all. Everything works so well together to produce a beautiful, stylish card.
    Well done to all the winners.
    Mags
    x

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  12. Lydia Jordan5 February 2012 at 08:06

    Hi Sue,
    Just love it, colours are lovely just the sort of card I would like to receive.
    Well done to the winners.
    Lydia
    XX

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  13. Patricia5 February 2012 at 08:27

    Sue, I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this card everything about it is me......
    I have all these dies, must go and play.
    Thank you so much for all the inspiration.
    Hugs

    Congratulations to all you lucky winners.

    Patricia

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  14. jean.phillips15 February 2012 at 08:27

    Morning Sue - Just love the colours of this beautiful card, it is stunning! x

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  15. lockedinmycraftroom5 February 2012 at 08:35

    Hi Sue, Love this card, absolutely beautiful! Congratulations to the winners.
    Chris

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  16. Clare Powell5 February 2012 at 08:44

    Lovely card, the colours are great.

    Clare x

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  17. Sue Yorkshire5 February 2012 at 08:44

    Sue this card is stunning, I have those border dies and wouldnt have thought of layering them like that, guess what I am doing later?
    lol

    Sue xxx

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  18. Sandra F5 February 2012 at 08:53

    Stunning card Sue. Love the colours.
    xx

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  19. Linda5 February 2012 at 08:57

    Hi Sue, Now I 'need' lacey borders! lovely colour, perfect card. Linda x

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  20. bhavana5 February 2012 at 09:11

    Another great card, love the colors, think I will be trying this card! Thank you! Congrats to all the winners too!

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  21. Anonymous5 February 2012 at 09:12

    your in a pink mood at the mo love this card too. Those dies are among my favourites
    Linda Adams

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  22. iReneM5 February 2012 at 09:16

    Oh my! Gorgeous - love the colour.
    It now looks like nestabling will be on my wish list...as well as more dies, LOL

    x

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  23. Unknown5 February 2012 at 09:17

    Such a beautiful card. Many congrats to the winners! Love, Julia xxx

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  24. Carole Z5 February 2012 at 09:17

    Sue, this is beautiful! I love the colours as well...they are my favourites. I haven't tried the nestabling yet, I'm afraid I'll get addicted to it:) Love Carole Z x

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  25. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4u5 February 2012 at 09:25

    I am loving your elegant style! So many gorgeous
    elements! The die cut and nestabling are fantastic!

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  26. Uta5 February 2012 at 09:29

    Congratulation to the winners. Yizr card is so beautiful. The colours are amazing.

    Hugs, Uta

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  27. dutchess5 February 2012 at 09:29

    love it Sue just soooo pretty and looking at the cuts I think even I may manage something like! we have deep snow here today so a hunker down and craft day for me hope you are all okay and Mum is enjoying having you there.....take care Margaret

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  28. Anonymous5 February 2012 at 09:30

    Hi Sue

    Am i seeing the negative of yesterday? Like the lacy boarder. so femmine. I have fancy labels 3 and helps to use up the bits of card and also makes the focal for your card. I NEED labels 2 lol. Although you have learnt me to add bits on the end now.
    Great card again Brill job
    Born again spellbinder
    Nadine hug x
    nzillingworth@hotmail.com

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  29. pamela5 February 2012 at 09:32

    I love your choice of colours on this lovely card.

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  30. sandy's crafty bits5 February 2012 at 09:35

    wow super card ... love the rich colours ... just doing a bit of blog hopping happy crafting and love sandy xx

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  31. pinky5 February 2012 at 09:36

    Beautiful colours and love the lacy layers.

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  32. Lynnus5 February 2012 at 09:38

    Love the colours on this one. I have to say I have not been tempted by the border dies up till now but you are swaying me! x

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  33. melanie5 February 2012 at 09:39

    Stunning card love the colours Melanie

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  34. joy5 February 2012 at 09:56

    Hi Sue
    love the card and the bling is great
    joyce.e

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  35. Barbara Daines5 February 2012 at 09:59

    Love the colours.....and the border is so beautiful. *Note to self*......must order that Spellbinders set, can't wait any longer :) thank you Sue, for making me spend MORE money.......

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  36. Lizzie5 February 2012 at 10:05

    Beautiful card Sue i love the colours and layout
    Congrats winners x
    Lizzie (Serial copycat)xx

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  37. Papercraft By Carole5 February 2012 at 10:05

    Congratulations to all the winners!! The colours you have used on the card are gorgeous!! Cxx

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  38. Clai015 February 2012 at 10:08

    The colours are fantastic on this card , it loks great !

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  39. Anonymous5 February 2012 at 10:10

    Hi everyone. Congratulations to all the winners. Sue, yet another fab card. I love the colour combo & the simplistic look. Cutting up the iron work pieces & placing them behind the labels die was inspired. When I first saw the card I thought you had used 1 pre-shaped die. The nestabling definitely helps with this look as it hides the joins. With Love & Light Theresa. H

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  40. Anonymous5 February 2012 at 10:11

    Hi Sue, What a wonderful card , beautiful colours as usual. You are one talented lady, many thanks. Yvonne xx

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  41. lainey5 February 2012 at 10:13

    love this colour Sue, I've got those border dies, love the way you used them!! lainey x

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  42. Hellma5 February 2012 at 10:20

    Another stunner Sue. Congrats to the other winners.

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  43. Marie-Louise5 February 2012 at 10:23

    Beautiful card. Lovely colours.

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  44. ang5 February 2012 at 10:25

    you are so generous with your time and give aways love visiting your blog daily angxx

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  45. May5 February 2012 at 10:27

    Gosh another stunner, love the colours Sue, lovely!! congrats to the winners, Have a great Sunday, Hugs May x x x x

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  46. hazel young5 February 2012 at 10:41

    Morning Sue yet another beautiful card. The nestabling really does set off the dies, which are fantastic by themselves. Loving the purple colours, just what we need to warm us all up with all this snow about. hazel xx

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  47. Hanneke5 February 2012 at 11:04

    What a lovely card! Great colors and cute pins. Hugs, Hanneke

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  48. Ruthie5 February 2012 at 11:06

    great colours yet again Sue it reminds me of raspberries and summer, and we have 4inch of snow outside..........The lace dies I love, they are a bit faffy to get out of the die but worth it in the end. Loverly card. Can I ask do you ever worry about how to post your cards I find it a real headache, so leave 'the deep ones' to people I can just hand them over to.

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  49. jemet5 February 2012 at 11:09

    Hi Sue
    Stunning card, have a few days off so really going to experiment with my dies, you give so much inspiration. Congratulations to winners

    Jean

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  50. Unknown5 February 2012 at 11:09

    Sue it's so feminine and pretty, I love this card.
    The pearl drops around the edge just set it all off to a tea.
    Hugs Elaine.W

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  51. Rita5 February 2012 at 11:21

    Hello Sue
    Loving this card & the colour combo'.
    Regards! Rita

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  52. AnneRD5 February 2012 at 11:23

    Hi Sue. I just love the colours on this one. All the different elements work so well together, especially the glorious bow. Congrats to the winners. Anne x

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  53. Shelley5 February 2012 at 11:32

    Lovely card Sue, love all the elements.

    Congratulations to the winners. x

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  54. Sue J5 February 2012 at 11:35

    You never fail to amaze me how gorgeous your cards are. So simple using just card yet so elegant. :)

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  55. Lorraine5 February 2012 at 11:39

    this is stunning sue and wow loads of winners congrats ladies and gent xx

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  56. Lynn5 February 2012 at 11:44

    going to make this lovely card today as a 50th birthday...its just so pretty!!

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  57. jan5 February 2012 at 11:49

    HI SUE, WHAT A GORGEOUS CARD, SO FEMININE AND THOSE COLOURS ARE STUNNING, YOU ARE SO CLEVER.CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS.
    LOVE JAN X

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  58. eileen.fj5 February 2012 at 11:51

    Hi Sue
    A very simply pretty card-love the colours.
    Eileen x

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  59. Anonymous5 February 2012 at 11:54

    Hi Sue, love the colours and the look of this card. Elegant and stylish as usual. I have just had my grand calibur delivered yesterday so going to have a play today. Well done to all of the winners. All the best Suzie B xx

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  60. Sandra Riley....5 February 2012 at 11:56

    I love this card too, beautifully simple and such lovely colours, this one and yesterdays are my 2012 favourites so far!!
    Congratulations to all the lucky winners!
    Hugs
    Sandra Riley

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  61. Anonymous5 February 2012 at 11:59

    Hi Sue
    What a bright and cheerful card on such a snowy day. I love the colours and all the elements go together so well.

    Carol at Henlow

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  62. Eileen5 February 2012 at 12:00

    Congrats to the winners. Oh Sue this really is a stunner. Just love the colour combination. I have everything but the bling.... Sam's shop here I come.........

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  63. Janet5 February 2012 at 12:04

    That's really pretty

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  64. Kate's Cards5 February 2012 at 12:06

    Ooh how exciting! Just emailed my address. Thanks Sue.
    Kate
    xxxxx
    Ps Love the card as always!!!

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  65. yorkielass5 February 2012 at 12:16

    Hello Sue, love,love,love this card, soooo stunning. The Nestie bling sets it off a treat and the lacey layers look fab, have put them on my evergrowing wishlist.

    Congrats to all the lucky winners.
    Hugs, June x

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  66. Claveh5 February 2012 at 12:32

    Oh Wow, I am a winner, I am really excited!

    Oh sorry, about todays card, a lovely coloured beautiful card, I love it, but did you know, I AM A WINNER!!!

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  67. PaulineC5 February 2012 at 12:38

    This is stunning. I just love the colours that you have used.

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  68. gwen705 February 2012 at 12:47

    I love it the colours are stunning

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  69. Unknown5 February 2012 at 12:56

    GOrgeous card Sue, love that plum colour and all the die cuts! HUgs, Frea

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  70. Olga5 February 2012 at 13:05

    So wonderful. I love the punch that you used at the bottom.

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  71. Jan 5 February 2012 at 13:09

    Brilliant card Sue xx Jan

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  72. Anonymous5 February 2012 at 13:27

    Beautiful card Sue. I love the colours & the lacey effect. Thanks, Ann W

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  73. Fiona5 February 2012 at 13:35

    Another pretty one - nice touch with the button tied on the ribbon.

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  74. kasugga5 February 2012 at 13:35

    Sue
    Such a beautiful card. How could anyone give it away??
    Congrats to all the lucky winners.
    Hugs
    Katy
    xXx

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  75. Redanne5 February 2012 at 13:42

    Another truly beautiful card, the nestabling really sets it all off plus that gorgeous bow - wow. Many congrats to all the lucky winners!

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  76. SusanneJ5 February 2012 at 13:46

    What can i say Sue you've done it again totally beautiful card!!!

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  77. Kazbomps5 February 2012 at 14:10

    Such a pretty card and I love the colours. Karen x

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  78. Kazbomps5 February 2012 at 14:11

    Such a pretty card and I love the colours. Karen x

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  79. Anonymous5 February 2012 at 14:19

    Hi Sue,
    A very pretty card, the nestabling does finish the card, really lovely.
    Best Wishes
    Happy2craft

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  80. Alyx5 February 2012 at 14:26

    Gorgeous, Sue. Love the colours and the simplicity of this. It's a cracker! xx

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  81. yvonne (seom)5 February 2012 at 14:45

    love the colours and embossing brightening a very white day here. Tanks Sue again for such lovely cards well done to the winners

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  82. lindyloo125 February 2012 at 15:33

    Another stunner, how do you do it?

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  83. lindyloo125 February 2012 at 15:34

    Another stunning card - how do you do it?

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  84. CraftyJo5 February 2012 at 15:57

    I do like your petticoat! Very pretty, it all is :)

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  85. Jan CAven5 February 2012 at 16:25

    What another lovely card, so elegant but simple and the colours are just gorgeous together, well done Sue - another winner

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  86. Jane5 February 2012 at 16:26

    Love feminine pretty cards just the ticket love the colours

    Jane xx

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  87. Vie Carter5 February 2012 at 17:00

    love these colours and doily dies

    Vie
    x

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  88. john5 February 2012 at 17:06

    thats a beautiful card i love the burgandy and cream together
    debbie xx

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  89. gwendraeth5 February 2012 at 17:09

    beautiful card again, love what you do with the labels by adding accents to them, and the bling is beautiful, great colours
    Gwenda

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  90. Unknown5 February 2012 at 17:18

    Soo in love with the colours you've used... love the card too :D

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  91. rita25 February 2012 at 17:22

    This is a great card Sue, really lovely colours!
    Thanks for the inspiration.

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  92. Dawn Louise5 February 2012 at 17:33

    Beautiful as always and many congratulations to all the winners w

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  93. Ria5 February 2012 at 18:03

    Hi Sue
    I love the colours used on this card along with the dies. A very pretty card
    Ria

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  94. elkeartsandcrafts5 February 2012 at 18:10

    Gorgeous! The colours, layered borders and everything. I must give the borders a try.

    Congratulations to the lucky winners.

    Elaine J

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  95. sheila5 February 2012 at 18:28

    Such lovely colours,the lacey doily
    dies are just so beautiful

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  96. crafty creations5 February 2012 at 18:31

    Beautiful - such a clean cut card with so much going on - love it x Hida

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  97. Liz5 February 2012 at 18:35

    Stunning colour scheme and the nestablings are a great idea

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  98. fluffycat5 February 2012 at 18:53

    Congratulations to all the winners, hope you enjoy your surprise crafty gifts.
    Sue, I love the simplicity of this card and the colour is gorgeous. I love using the edgeabilities to make a lacy edge like a petticoat, it just adds another dimension.
    Frances

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  99. Jan.moogie5 February 2012 at 18:58

    Love the card, great colours and fantastic design Sue. x

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  100. Anonymous5 February 2012 at 19:26

    Another beautiful card Sue. Very feminine and love the colours too. Congrats to all the winners too. From a snowy place on the east coast.
    Elizabeth
    x

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  101. Unknown5 February 2012 at 19:26

    Beautiful card and great colors.

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  102. gill5 February 2012 at 20:51

    This is a lovely card. Definitely one to try. Gill

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  103. craftymum5 February 2012 at 20:53

    wonderful card Sue
    Sarah x

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  104. Barbara5 February 2012 at 21:15

    Lovely, pretty card Sue.

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  105. Linda (Lindyloo)5 February 2012 at 21:47

    Hi Sue,
    As some of the other followers have said, the way you 'grow' a die is fabulous. Just by adding a little bit here and there you completely change the look of a die or layer and always produce something not only clever but beautiful; and as CraftyJo says, I like your petticoat...LOL!!
    With your permission Sue I would like to ask Lilygee how her husband is now he is home from hospital? I do hope he is doing well and you too. Also Sue, I have been chatting to a few of your followers (because of your lovely blog) and I am a little concerned as BIM hasn't commented for ages. She has always been an avid follower of yours and I just wondered if you could tell me if she is ok. You have my email - if you are able to let me know of course.
    Congrats to all the winners, enjoy your candy.
    Thanks and hugs Linda

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  106. CathyinMN5 February 2012 at 21:48

    Congrats to the winners! Another pretty card. I really like the nestabling and layering the dies. It is such a pretty and feminine effect.

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  107. carol edwards5 February 2012 at 22:02

    Sue this card is so beautiful. You really are one talented and inspirational lady x

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  108. Ann5 February 2012 at 22:16

    This is great Sue so fresh and feminine, I love the colours x

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  109. Anonymous5 February 2012 at 22:18

    Another Beautiful card Sue, love the colours and the layout, simply gorgeous. Well done to all the winners Helen O xxx

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  110. Lisa Minckler5 February 2012 at 22:31

    Never even heard of Nestabling. Thank you for educating me and showing off a fantastic card! :)

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  111. lorraine (classylady)5 February 2012 at 23:16

    Absolutely beautiful card Sue, love everything about it. loving ribbon this weather bought 75 metres of it today, so better get cracking and make some fancy cards to go with it

    lorraine
    xxx

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  112. Sue Parish5 February 2012 at 23:35

    Gorgeous card, Sue, love that bow!and lovely colours too. I haven't got Nestabling (yet!), but have everything else you've used so would like to try this one. Congrats to the winners, Sue x

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  113. Rufus6 February 2012 at 05:22

    Soooo pretty! Congrats to your comment winners.
    R/

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  114. Eemeli6 February 2012 at 06:35

    Once again such a fantastic card! Love those strong colors you have used.
    Congrats to all the winners! Hugs from Finland, Eemeli

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  115. Lynne M6 February 2012 at 06:39

    Another great card. Congrats to all the winners. LOL Lynne M

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  116. Lorraine H6 February 2012 at 07:28

    I just love this card, so pretty. Lorraine x

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  117. yorkshiresue6 February 2012 at 08:56

    Fabulous and at least I have all the dies
    Lovely Card
    Sue
    XXX

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  118. Debbie Tinks6 February 2012 at 09:12

    SUE LOVE THE COLOURS
    LOVELY CARD

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  119. Tracy Heaton6 February 2012 at 10:37

    Another beauty - stunning
    Tracy x

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  120. Pinkers6 February 2012 at 12:33

    Another gorgeous card Sue,xx

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  121. Anonymous6 February 2012 at 13:02

    Love these colours and how you have done the bow with ribbons, heart button, twine + pins!
    Love Pearlx

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  122. Craftychris6 February 2012 at 13:28

    Another fab card and congratulations to the winners xx

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  123. Lynn (delphinoid)6 February 2012 at 23:05

    Congratulations to all the winners!

    Sue, this card is stunning! The colours you've used are gorgeous and I just love it.

    Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

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  124. Su7 February 2012 at 00:36

    Wow, can't wait to have a go at Nestabling!

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  125. Vee Cassidy9 February 2012 at 15:51

    Dear Sue
    I really like this one; I love what you do with borders. I ordered the nestabling but I wanted labels 20 and got 22! Oh well I might get 22 in the future or I will just chop it but that seems a shame. Unless anyone wants a swap! sorry not abusing your blog I am just joking lol Vee xx

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  126. lilysmum10 February 2012 at 23:15

    Nice one Sue-yet again! Really liking the colours; must give this one a try. Well done to all the lucky winners.x

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