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Sunday 4 March 2012

Friendship and the Sunday Drawing

Hi guys,  Isn't black and cream always a pleasure to see?  There is just something soothing about it I think.  You may notice my beloved houndstooth (aka dogstooth) patterned paper sneaking it's way back in to the background here. I just couldn't leave it alone for too long, could I?   I started with the romantic rectangle die template for my focal element.  It is a really lovely die and appropriately named too.  I stamped my sentiment on cream card and cut it out with one of the Labels 25 dies, inked it with Black Soot distress ink while in the die to create a frame.  I added a piece of the black American seam binding to create a border between my mixed papers.  One of the lovely ribbon buckles suited it quite nicely this time instead of a big bow.  I added some small pearls to the buckle to bling it up a bit.  The lattice border was added at the bottom to create interest.  Although it is a bit difficult to see, there are some pearlie swirlies added to the top area next to the focal element and below the ribbon buckle across the lattice border.  The entire piece was matted on to cream card then layered on to black.  Black Cosmic Shimmer PVA glue dots were added all the way around the edge to frame and accent the card.  Hope you like it! 

Now for the sunday night drawing!  All names from the comments from the posts with over comments have been included and I have drawn out:

Jenny L!!!

CLM Cindylu2u!!!

Debbie Tinks!!!

Congrats to all of you.  Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and  claim your prize! 

I will do the big candy drawing mid day on Monday so be sure to check back!  All for now, Sue x

200 comments:

  1. morning sue i got home from work in time to watch your 7pm c&c show and as always i was not disapointed you always make lovely cards and yet again today you have posted another card to get everyone crafting hope you have a great day today. x

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  2. Lovely card as usual Sue. One with a couple of tweaks would be great for the men in our lives, always a bonus.x

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  3. Gorgeous card here again Sue, really beautiful. I l love that script paper, you´ve used onhere, I think I´m the same with scriptpaer as you are with houndstooth he he he, It´s just sooo gorgeous and sooo lovely on almosteverything, I think, and the colors you´ve used here are so cool.
    Awesome work again hun.
    Big congratulations to all the winners here and have a wonderful sunday everyone.

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  4. Morning Sue, hope you enjoy your sunday ! thank you for shareing another beautiful card, going to get your dies out today to have a play, have a lovely sunday all, Polly x

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  5. Another lovely card using the lovely new dies I have sitting on my desk I can't wait till I feel a bit better and then I can have a play.
    I love the lattice boarder used like this I think this would make a lovely wedding card.
    Loving the shows because I need to rest and perfect excuse to tune in chill out and watch some super demos.
    Keep up the good work.
    Any hints on when we might see the rest of CHA releases? Come on be a bit naughty drop us a wee teeny tiny hint.lol

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  6. Another stunning card. You have re-ignited my love of spellbinders and I'm putting away the cricut for now, to concentrate on making cards using my new dies. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas.
    Take care.

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  7. Good Morning Sue,
    Fabulous card as usual, I love the fact that most of your cards with the colours changed can be used for so many occassions.
    Loved the shows yesterday.
    Anyone wanting the striped ribbon can get it from Sam Poole, Creative Studios unless I have bought the lot.....LOL
    Have a great day.

    Patricia xx

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  8. Another cool card - am liking those romatic rectangles more and more. I didn't know there were still some new dies to come? Spill the beans! x

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  9. Really lovely card and one that is not a difficult one to make I hope, cause I am gonna have a try.

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  10. Another gorgeous and beautiful card
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  11. Hi Sue, Another great post, i am in love with the black seam binding its a must have item.
    Will be watching the shows today and chilling.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  12. good morning , just beautiful once again xx

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  13. Love this card where do you get your background papers there stunning Melanie

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  14. your cards are lovely your blog is a real inspiration and your dies are fab i havent stopped playing with them since they arrived sue x

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  15. your cards are lovely your blog is a real inspiration and your dies are fab i havent stopped playing with them since they arrived sue x

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  16. How very tweedie!

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  17. Lovely card. I have been inspired by you and will buy myself a pack of black card.

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  18. Morning Sue i think this card is beautiful, black and cream looks so clean cut and fresh .The lattice gives it the WOW in my eyes.Iv just been watching one of my recordings ,tis a pity i have to do some housework [ just moved house ] as i could watch your demo"s all day , never mind i have recorded everyone so i wont miss out. Thanks for sharing . Elaine H X

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  19. Good morning Sue another masterpiece I love everything about this card.
    xx

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  20. What a beautiful card again Sue. I have loved watching you on C+C the last couple of days. You inspire me to work harder at my own creations.xxx

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  21. Wow i love this card. Cant wait till my new dies arrive so that i can have a play with them. Keep up the great inspiration Sue.

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  22. Morning Sue, enjoyed your shows yesterday, and more today! great! This is a fab card, I love the houndstooth pattern as well, so pretty. Congratulations to the winners this week. Linda x

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  23. Beautiful card Sue, I love the ribbon buckle on this as an alternative to a bow.
    Chris

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  24. Awesome, stunning, fabulous all spring to mind but aren't enough.
    xx Jan

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  25. Another beautiful card Sue, thank you for the ideas and inspiration love love love your cards.

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  26. Hi Sue , I like the dog tooth paper but cannot seem to find any in our local shops or on the internet . Does anyone know where i can get some. I Like the card and the colours used. Yvonne xx Congrats to the worthy winners.

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  27. Gorgeous card as usual! I was hunting fabric last week, saw some houndstooth and thought of you! Managed to catch both shows yesterday...we have been so spoilt lately with yourself, Christine, Sam Poole and a few weeks ago Hels Sheridan...love all your inspiring demos
    Carole Z X

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  28. Hi Sue
    Lovely card watched you yesterday on c&c. What a treat.Will be watching you today also.
    Have a good day.
    joyce.e

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  29. wow what to say loved your die cut lace. and the sentiment shape... you have really a unique collection.

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  30. What a classy looking card Sue. Love the colour scheme and your lattice border is lovely.

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  31. Lovely card, love the colours.

    Clare x

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  32. What a wonderful card, you cant go wrong with black and cream!! looking forward to seeing what you get up too tomorrow! Have a great weekend! Well done to the three lucky winners!!

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  33. Superb as always, Sue.
    I don't know of anyone who can make houndstook check look as great as you do :)
    Although I like B&W I now like Black & Cream more, LOL

    x

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  34. Another beautiful card, you must really enjoy your job Sue, you're so busy, how do you keep sane! My Spring stamps arrived on Friday from the last comment winners, thank you so much, they're lovely. Congrats to all the winners today. I'm sad as only one show to watch today, what idea are you going to come up with for the demo, can't wait! Take care. Alison

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  35. Hi Sue, I love black & cream or monochrome colours make the cards so elegant and clean cut,need to buy some of this seam binding everyone is raving about thanks for all your inspiration you are giving me. julie x

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  36. Another lovely card Sue.
    xx

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  37. Hi Sue - another stunning card, love these colours and the ribbon/buckle treatment. Congrats to the lucky winners. Kathy

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  38. Lovely card Sue - very classy and proves don't always need that ribbon - love the buckle effect. Not used my Spellbinders buckles yet - still grabbing for that ribbon lol x

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  39. Yvonne...Houndstooth/dogstooth...I think Pickleberrypapercrafts sell one, but I have only ever found it when 'rummaging' otherwise and that's rare. A lot of US sites seem to sell it, yet it seems very ''British' and we don't seem to have it!

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  40. Morning Sue. Another lovely design. I really like the use of the ribbon buckle. That set of dies is going to be so useful if we don't happen to have fancy buttons in our stash. Anne x

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  41. Hi Sue - another stunning card, love these colours and the ribbon/buckle treatment. Congrats to the lucky winners. Kathy

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  42. I love black and cream together, classic class. :)

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  43. Hi Sue,

    Another elegant but understated card useful for so many occasions. I particularly like the use of the ribbon buckle.

    love from Jackie D

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  44. Sue a stunning card as usual. Love black and cream. Take care x

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  45. Love the back and cream together looks really elegant I think .....faber ooney card sue x

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  46. hello sue love what you did with the old papers,will try it. have some of my farthers old book. had a go with the cooking parchment with your dies the card is done will put on blog soon. hope if you look on face book,i have used your dies to decorate my draw set round the wood part hope you like it. love bluebell-flowerwood.

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  47. Beautiful classy card Sue.Igot the ribbon buckles,they are just fab.The one you used today would look nice with tiny gems on,it would look like a diamante buckle.I love my bit of bling.x

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  48. 'morning Sue, how great for us to see some of the demo's from the C&C shows...our own recipe book!!!
    Bought some seam binding and off to get your dies and a raspberry board. I'm saving up now 'cos I know you are going to take over from my chocolate addiction, there MUST be loads of dies in your spellbinding ideas section mind. Thanks for the one's you already brought us. Mabex

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  49. What a classy card you have created here Sue. I'm really getting to like Black & Cream to-gether as its not something I tried before. My latest card is Black & Cream too. Have a lovely Sunday. Hugs Rita xxx

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  50. Good morning, not such good weather, a lovely card as usual and easy to addapt for any occasion. Sheila x

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  51. A different style of card today, equally beautiful. I am watching another great crafting artist as I type this, and notice Barbara has included one of the spellbinders dies on her card. Perfect, my two absolutely best favourite artists combined.

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  52. Morning Sue, yes black and white is just so classical and always looks stunning. Love this card, i think the romantic rectangles will be on my shopping list as they are so versatile love how you make it into a square giving you another shape and use for it. so worth the money. xx hazel

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  53. Morning Sue loving the show demos....having fun trying out a version of yesterdays card....its a wet morning here in selby so a crafting day and catching you on C&C...perfect....take care Margaret

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  54. Hi Sue,
    wow, I love black and white or black and cream. Your cards are always an inspiration to all of us. Really got a hankering for the dogstooth paper you use. Every time you post a card with it on. I am very lucky to have my name drawn out on the comment game. Thank you.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L

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  55. Another stunning card, the colors and the dies could easily be changed for a whole diffrent look. Love the papers and the layout.

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  56. Beautiful card - love the tone on tone x

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  57. Hi Sue
    Really love the black and cream always looks so elegant. Thank you Patricia for letting us know where to look for te ribbon.
    Sue

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  58. Seriously classy and very elegant. Love it.
    xx

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  59. Hi Sue
    well fell asleep and missed your last show yesterday. Grrrrrrr. Did i miss any top tips?!?! Hope to catch both shows today. Your in for a treat.lol
    Think best part of this card is the interlocking, always look for that on all the cards i make. That ribbon is to die for. Becoming very fund of bow embellishments. Always seem to finish the card off beautifully. The colour is great too , reminds women of chocolate and could be manly too. !0 out of 10 again, well done
    Born again spellbinder
    Nadine hug x
    nzillingworth@hotamil.com

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  60. So beautiful and elegant.

    Jo x

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  61. Morning Sue what a beautiful card and I so love the sentiment it's so true! Am going to enjoy my day as am off to craft, you enjoy your too. Hugs Fiona P xxx

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  62. Once again another fab card Sue. C&C all set to record your shows again today and just cant wait to see what other newbies you bring tous all this month. Really excited about a few of them already hehehe

    Keep it up and you go girl. Just have to make a decision what to do today.......Housework or playing with my speallbinders dies.........haha NO CONTEST

    luv n hugs

    Jayne x

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  63. Sue I don't like this card....... I love it. It is absolutely blooming gorgeous. I did get the houndstooth embossing folder so might give this one a go with a bit of a twist. It really is a beautiful card

    Sue. Xxxx

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  64. Sue I don't like this card....... I love it. It is absolutely blooming gorgeous. I did get the houndstooth embossing folder so might give this one a go with a bit of a twist. It really is a beautiful card

    Sue. Xxxx

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  65. Morning Sue

    Love this card too, are you going to bring your background papers to C & C? I do love it.

    I have enjoyed copying your last few cards, looks like I will be doing the same today. Love Jean x

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  66. You know Sue the more I see your lattice dies the more I really like them, i think the lattices look stunning on your cards.

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  67. Morning Sue
    Gosh i love black/white/cream mixed this card has gone to the top of my list I have some of this dogtooth in card and paper so you know what I'll be doing today.
    I've just caught up with yesterdays recordings (as for once i had to go out)and thank you for the mention about my tip on the lattice border i was made up lol!
    Thank you.
    Lizzie (serial copycat)xx

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  68. Beautiful card. Lol Lynne M

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  69. I love this color combo and your card is fantastic!!
    Cindylu

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  70. Really lovely - black and cream is always so classy.
    Tracy x

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  71. SUE I HAVE WON I HAVE NEVER WON ANYTHING BEFORE THANKS SUE.
    LOVE THE CARD

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  72. Good Morning all. Wow what a great card. Lovely colour combo again. This would be a prefect card for so many events
    x

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  73. Hi Sue
    Really neat card-black & cream always elegant.
    Eileen x

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  74. Congratulations to the winners.
    Sue, This card is another classic. I would have never thought of inking black soot distress ink through a die onto cream card, especially if I was going to stamp a message, but it so works. Fabulous idea for men's cards, thinking of trying with cream card, vintage photo & dark brown embossing powder. Thanks for the inspiration.
    With Love & Light Theresa. H

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  75. Beautiful, elegant card Sue. This is one I will be trying myself - one of my favourite colour combinations too. Thank you for sharing. PatriciaF x

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  76. No-one does black and cream like you Sue! Another fabulous, classy, oh-to-receive-such-a-beauty card

    Marion

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  77. Simple and yet cleverly intricate if that is possible I love it. I'm so glad I bought the buckle dies aren't they great

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  78. love the color got my spellbinders the other day havent stopped making cards since so much better with proper backgrounds and all your ideas

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  79. Simply elegant Sue what more can I say.
    Loving all the extra shows and absolutely loving working with your dies :)
    Ordered striped ribbon from Sam yesterday and can't wait for it to arrive to finnish off a couple of 'your' cards. Have a good Sunday, roll on 5pm for more inspiration.

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  80. Hi Sue
    A beautiful card as always, and the monochrome theme is always classical.

    Janet

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  81. love the card and you are right black and cream do go well together. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Karen Seal

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  82. Really love black and cream, so classy, love it

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  83. Hello Sue
    Your Trellis Die really finishes off this lovely card !
    Love Marg

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  84. Hi Sue well once again another AWSOME card I love Black and Cream together have a wonderful day. Congratulations to the winners -enjoy. Hugs Inagh x

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  85. I love black and cream, another gorgeous card xx

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  86. hi sue, lovely card, I love the buckle dies they look so realistic.
    love jan x

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  87. Good Morning Sue, Black and cream always works doesn't it. I hope that have at least had a little rest this weekend.

    Love Rosemariexx

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  88. Hi Sue, This is such a tranquil card. Lovely detail as usual and suitable for many different occassions. Have a erstful weekend. Hugs Carol S.xx

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  89. Morning Sue, this card is a classy card, the hound's tooth paper is great, just love it.
    Happy2craft

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  90. Hello Sue, Congratulations to the lucky winners. Thanks to Patricia, I am going to try and get the ribbon from Sam, hope there is some left.
    The black and cream is sooo classy, I have been looking for houndstooth paper/card, will keep searching. I must get some American seam binding too lol.Another stunning card.
    Hugs, June x

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  91. Hi Sue, congrats to the winners. This is a great card and ideal to adapt for men. It also shows off your lattice die very well. I have been playing with my dies but not yet completed a card. I have tried the lacing technique with baker's twine (as per your demo and Nadine's e-mail) and as soon as I can think of what to put with it, I'll finish it:-). Enjoyed yesterday's shows and looking forward to more later on.
    Frances

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  92. Your card is so amazing again. Love the black and white combination.

    Hugs, Uta

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  93. Fabulous card (as always) love this colour combo.
    Always look out for your shows - you pack in so much and your work is always inspirational

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  94. Black and cream do look so well together, even better with your magic touch. Loving your new border die!

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  95. Thank you Sue, another lovely card, I love this paper, it reminds me of a costume I had, many many years ago.Looking forward to seeing you later, Many Blessings

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  96. oh wow what a beauty sue loved the show it was great thanks xx

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  97. This is really sophisticated, and I notice your dies have made an appearance again Sue, I don't blame you they are lovely,
    Thanks.

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  98. Morning Sue all your cards are absolutely brilliant & this is no exception-love watching all your shows & record them all. Why can't you have a regular weekly spot on C & C.Would like to know where you get your low tack tape from too if that's poss please. Keep making those gorgeous cards & designing the fab dies-thank you

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  99. Another great card. Love the houndstooth check paper. I have not heard it called dogstooth before. I used to make a lot of clothes and we always called the material with this pattern houndstooth.

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  100. This is a lovely card. I agree that this colour combo always looks great.
    Mags
    x

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  101. Hi Sue. Another great card. I agree with you about the black and cream combination. It really works. I love the sentiments you use on your cards too. Karen x

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  102. Another lovely card Sue. Keep up the good work!! Thanks Ann W

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  103. must admit i am a black and cream fan so i love this one,,, lovely card as always. lou

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  104. Stunning card - so elegant. The colour combo is a classic that will never be wrong. Zo xx

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  105. Wow I love this Sue
    By the way !
    Thank you for my mention on your show yesterday. I nearly fell off my seat when you mentioned the email I had sent to you,that showed the turquoise card I made with your dies .
    I was so flattered that you liked my card and was thrilled that you emailed me back, you are such a busy person and that was such a lovely thing to do.
    I have put a post on my blog with the card and a link back to your blog several crafters have commented on your dies, they all admire you.
    Hugs Elaine .W

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  106. have a nice day Sue, lovely card as usual.
    Linda

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  107. Hi Sue,
    Yes, black and cream is classy and dramatic :D
    Another lovely card, thank you
    Sue H. xx

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  108. Hi Sue,
    Black and cream are lovely together and I love the papers on this card, the houndstooth is very outstanding. Fabulous card again, thanks for sharing.
    A big congrats to the winners.

    Lv Sue M
    xx

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  109. Good afternoon Sue,
    Just love this card, so elegant, my favourite bit is the buckle and how you have blinged it up. I must buy the buckle spellbinders. Lol Ann

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  110. I have never thought of black and cream, I am just off to try it out!!

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  111. love love love this one Sue and thank you for introducing me to cosmic shimmer glue just love it!! :) lainey x

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  112. Hi Sue

    Another stunning card, and like you I love the colour combinations however you use them they always work. thanks again

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  113. Lovely card Sue.I love black and cream it is so elegant.Thank you.x

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  114. hi Sue
    love this card can you please tell me where u got this stamp as i would like 1 very much thank you

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  115. Yet another stunning card Sue, but what else would we expect!! I don't know how you do it??

    Hugs Lesley Warwks xx

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  116. Hi Sue, another beautiful card. Wish I had your talent. I wasn'tvery sure about your lattice dies at firss but the more i see them used and in different situations the more they are growing on me - will have to get them out and have a play (haven't had time yet - not enough hours in the day unfortunately)Have a great day I'm recording your shows but only got freeview so will try to watch 7pm on the computer. Bye for now Love Teresa xxx

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  117. Hi Sue, another beautiful card. Wish I had your talent. I wasn'tvery sure about your lattice dies at firss but the more i see them used and in different situations the more they are growing on me - will have to get them out and have a play (haven't had time yet - not enough hours in the day unfortunately)Have a great day I'm recording your shows but only got freeview so will try to watch 7pm on the computer. Bye for now Love Teresa xxx

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  118. This card is just stunning, I love it. Congrats to the lucky winners. Lee x

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  119. Afternoon Sue, love this card, another one of your masterpieces, have a relaxing sunday.

    vanessa xx

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  120. Hi Sue
    Saw this card on C/C and loved it
    Another of your beautiful cards
    Love
    Sue
    XXX

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  121. Good Afternoon Sue, I love the card and always think that black/cream or black/white make striking cards.
    Congrats to all the winners xx

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  122. I have been so waylayed by real life recently that I haven't posted a comment for aaaages - so sorry Sue. I try to have look at your beautiful creations as much as possible, but haven't had chance to leave a comment for far too long. Many thanks for your latest shows & for your continuing inspiration...:)

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  123. I like cream and black - such a classic and classy colour combination. I'm going to have a wee play with my dies later on and get going with all the cards you have inspired me to do. congratulations to the winners of the draw!
    hugs to you all
    Eileen (Edinburgh)

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  124. What can be added to what everyone
    has already said. Can only confirm what an inspiration your cards are. Now getting the spellbinders out to make a Wedding Card - hope the inspiration continues

    Chrissie D

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  125. congrats to the winners.
    this is a great job
    I love the black and cream for sure.
    hugs

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  126. What a great source of inspiration you are. So many lush cards x

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  127. so classy!!! Yet again a great card, Thanks for my daily fix

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  128. Hi Sue another lovely card,and i do love your houndstooth paper.It was super on C.C. yerstday as you gor to do so many demos.,and lots of tips
    Smiles
    Ita

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  129. An all round card Sue Lovely as usual.
    Grimsby Chris

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  130. Gorgeous card as ever Sue! Love the black and cream... Enjoy your day...x

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  131. Hi Sue
    you are so right black and cream are a winning combination for me.
    This card is great and it shows off your dies real well.
    Many thanks for the rubber stamps that were my prize I love them
    Ria

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  132. Black & cream a big favorite, Stunning as always, love it!! Hugs May x x x x

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  133. Gorgeous card Sue but then I love all your cards, they are stunning...

    Congrats to the winners...

    I love receiving your blog updates, they are always full of inspiration...

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  134. Just Lovely!!
    millie.x

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  135. I really like this card. It is so versatile as it could be used for the men in our lives, as well, with a few very minor changes in the embellishments.

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  136. Have just found your blog and think it is great .Have been watching you on C&C and love all the cards you make.Adore the Black/Cream card on your blog today.Wish I could buy more of these dies.

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  137. WOw, great stylish card! Love the swirl and sentiment! Hugs, Hanneke

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  138. Love your card, Sue!!! I made my first card using your new dies yesterday, a birthday card for my cousin. I used the offcut from the border as the border, then fixed the actual border about half an inch away ( I had embossed the card, so I wanted to be able to see a little of it). I did the card in black and white and used the new flower dies. I used deep pink card candy as the flower centre. I'm not up to your standard by any means, but it is the first card I've been totally happy with. Thank you for all your inspiration!!! Anne H

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  139. Lovely card Sue, you always do great colour matches.

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  140. So beautiful! I love these colors and the houndstooth too! The dies are such beautiful accents!

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  141. Evening Sue love the blk cream card you have made, been watching and recording the show. Congts to your winners. Hope you have safe journing home we have had some sleet here in Cambridgeshire must watch rest of the journing and good Nigel back.
    take care
    Christina/Tina x

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  142. love this one Sue as i do ALL your cards xx

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  143. I love the black and cream theme and the houndstooth paper sets it off beautifully. Jx

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  144. Hi Sue, I love this card the colours are beautiful and give it such a classic look. I have been watching and recording your shows and just ordered some dies for the first time. I can't wait for them to arrive so i can start crafting! I love all your cards, keep up the good work x

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  145. Another really pretty card, black and cream are so sophisticated. Gave in and ordered the lattice motifs and accents today and am eagerly awaiting their arrival. Lorraine x

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  146. Another stunner x fabulous sue thanks for sharing x

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  147. Hi Sue,
    Another beautiful card love the sentiment and the ribbon buckle!
    Congrats to all the winners too!
    Love Pearl x

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  148. Always lovely to see black and cream, looks very sofisticated and expensive. Sie I just wondered what size cards you use, I know you like big ones!

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  149. Evening Sue I just do not know where you get all your inspiration from. Do you ever suffer from crafters block? Another great card.
    Hugs Tina xx

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  150. This is fabulous Sue. I do love the dogstooth background and again your card is a stunner.

    Congratulations to the winners too.

    Hugs
    Linda xxxx

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  151. Hi Sue another lovely card, have been watching all your shows learnt a lot tonight with what you can do with the boarders and the left overs . Hope you have a lovely break across the pond with your mum.
    Take care and thank you for all you do for us crafters

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  152. Hi Sue, bet you're glad to have just finished your last show, we will have withdrawel symptoms waiting till end of March to see you, but enjoy your time with your Mom.

    Love this card today, will need to try and get some of this paper and make similar.

    Thank you for commenting on my card shown during the 7pm show and good to see you noticed your Roses stamp on it, which I won on this very blog.

    regards as always
    lorraine
    xxx

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  153. Elegant is always a classic
    Celina

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  154. YOU ARE THE QUEEN OF BLACK AND WHITE....
    WHO NEEDS COLOUR .GILLIAN

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  155. Hi Sue, well I have watched all of your shows today and they were all (as always) awesome! You are such an inspiration to us all and I just adore your style, your use of colour is very much to my taste too. This card for today is stunning, I am getting back into crafting, well trying too after a long spell of ill health, I still have ill health but have decided that living a life has to come first, if that makes sense. You are so positive about everything it makes me want to get stuck in. So thank you Sue, you inspire me.

    Jan x

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  156. I think all your cards are lovely and you have given me lots of ideas
    thank you.

    sonia

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  157. Hi Sue ,
    love all the cards i have seen so far.

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  158. A fantastic card. So elegant and I love the houndstooth paper.
    Nikki x

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  159. Hi Sue
    some fab tips today. Well done really enjoyed the shows. Yes you need your own channel. i am sure u would not have enough time even then.
    Sorry about gremlins couldn't get cards to u. Hope they got to you in the end, Funny as just done the flash corners on the cards you were telling us all about today. Our minds seem to think alike lol. Hell isn't it lol. Going to try 3d flowers u did. smashing.
    Wonderful shows heavenly cards, yes be tuning in again. We are all hooked and amazed at what can be achieved with spellbinders. Feet up cuppa and nice big chocky biscuit , you earned it.
    born again spellbinder
    Nadine hug xxx

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  160. Wonderful card, as always, Sue, the houndstooth looks great.

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  161. Very stylish card - monochrome never fails to astonish me! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with tomorrow!

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  162. Sue, you just get better and better. Inspirational

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  163. What a lovely card Sue. Have been away but have been following and enjoyed lots of blue and teal popping up on the blog.x

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  164. Hi Sue ,I really like the buckle on this card it finishes it just right.

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  165. Gorgeous card Sue as usual! I have o say that I met you at the Stitches trade show and you really are as nice in person as you are on the TV. You are an inspiration as ever xxx

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  166. Loved the houndstooth card

    Congrats to all you lucky winners

    Vie
    x

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  167. Great houndtooth card

    Congrats to you lucky winners

    Vie
    x

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  168. Hi Sue, anther great card,unfortunately had a very busy weekend so missed the shows :( x

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  169. wow wow sue you are amazing i love seeing your creations , i am a new follower and just hope one day i might be half as good as you, i just dont seem to think of amazing layouts like you. maybe one day,

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  170. Managed to catch the great 5pm show today hope its not too long until you are back again. This is a fabulous card love that dogstooth paper and as per usual stunning use of the dies x

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  171. Fantastic card Sue, love houndstooth. Cant believe you are doing another blog candy draw already!
    You will have to make up a paper pack for all your fans as we all love the papers you use.

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  172. Sandra Riley...4 March 2012 at 23:05

    I absolutely love the Romantic Rectangles and I have ordered it and can't wait for it to arrive.
    Another great couple of shows today,the Aqua/green card u did in the 5pm show was amazing.
    Is that it for a while or have we got more dates to look forward to??
    Huge hugs
    Sandra x

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  173. Gorgeous Sue, love the houndstooth and the colours, Helen O xxx

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  174. PS Congratulations to the winners xx

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  175. beautiful card wowsers!! well done sue x x

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  176. this is georgous wish i had your talent sue x

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  177. I love everything about this card Sue, it's just perfect. Will try something similar now I've got your cardstock which includes the black and cream. Have enjoyed todays shows very much, thank you. Congrats to the lucky winners.
    Sue x

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  178. Hi Sue,
    I watched all the shows today and they were fab. I was glad to hear you say you were off to Florida to see your mum, I think you probably need a break and I am sure you mum will be ecstatic to see you. I hope you will take time to relax on this visit and not be working so hard.
    Before I get to your card I would first like to offer my congratulations to you on having the prototype of your 2nd set of dies and also on the recognition as part of the DT now on the Spellbinders website. It all sounds 'perfectly marvelous' and again I am so very, very pleased for you, it is long overdue and very much deserved. Now to your latest creation:
    I am a great lover of black and white (Toile du Juoy being my ultimate favourite), it always looks sophisticated and chic, just like your card today.
    This is a simply stylish card Sue and could as easily be used for the men in our lives as it could the women. I know I would be elated to receive something as lovely as this (oh dear, that has me thinking CASE again just so I can have one like it. I can't keep copying your cards, I'll never use my own initiative again...lol!!)
    Well I am off now to finish my newest batch of Stick Pins (much improved on the last ones!).
    I hope you have a good week.
    Hugs and best wishes Linda

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  179. What a stunning card. Congrats to the winners.

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  180. Great color combo! Black and cream always works. Nice layout and die choices.
    R/

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  181. Hi Sue,
    Wonderful card as usual am never disappointed with any of your cards.
    They are all so stunning.
    Hugs xx

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  182. Gorgeous card Sue, Love the black and cream your die looks amaziming, I to love Hounds tooth.

    Jane xx

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  183. Sue your cards are beautiful and mine will never match up but I will continue to try as you inspire me.Best wishes for a wonderful day x

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  184. Sue your cards are beautiful and mine will never match up but I will continue to try as you inspire me.Best wishes for a wonderful day x

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  185. Sue your cards are beautiful and mine will never match up but I will continue to try as you inspire me.Best wishes for a wonderful day x

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  186. Hi Sie

    Love your lattice dies and the use of cream & black for your card.

    Geraldine

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  187. Another lovley card my aim is to make them all

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  188. MY aim is to make all your lovley cards

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  189. Another lovley card my aim is to make them all

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  190. Another lovley card my aim is to make them all

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  191. Dear Sue
    This is amazing I really love it. Vee xx

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  192. congratulations to winners. Vee xx

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  193. This is a very lovely and classy card! You can never go wrong with houndstooth so I love the card! Mimi

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  194. Hi Sue, love the clean crispness you get with cream & black cards, the look so sophisticated! Keep up the good work and you're an inspiration!

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