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Friday 14 September 2012

Clean And Simple

Morning all!  This one is almost in the clean and simple category, no where near my usual look, but I hope you aren't disappointed with it.  I think it is pretty nonetheless and I just loved the negative piece from the swirl in the Jewelled Flowers and Flourish set.  So I cut not one, but two of them out of my white background.  I overlapped the cut so it looks like one continuous cut out.  I mounted my negative piece up on foam pieces over a piece of moss green card and allowed the edges to peek out from behind.  This piece I mounted on a larger white piece of card where I stamped my sentiment in the lower corner.  I used the Awesome Blossom embossibility to give texture to the background.  This set also has a couple of nice small butterflies in it.  I covered a bit of white card with one of the sticky adhesive sheets and cut two butterflies.  I removed the backing paper then micro beaded the white butterflies for a bit of texture against my flat white background.  Piercing around the edges finished it off for a clean simple look.  On another note, I know that we have reached our blog candy target, but I am tied up all day today, but I promise to get the winners drawn and posted by midday on Saturday.  All for now, Sue x

164 comments:

  1. This card is very stylish in its simplicity, and I like it. It is very different from your usual cards as you say but I am never disappointed with your creations

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  2. Good Morning Sue,
    How in heavens name could we be disappointed in any of your cards. This is simple but so stylish and elegant, love it.
    Have a Great Day

    Patricia

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  3. Gorgeous Sue. My style completely. Need to catch up with posts but out in Crete at present
    Have lots of ideas gorgeous when I get back.
    Hugs Sue H x

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  4. Gorgeous Sue. My style completely. Need to catch up with posts but out in Crete at present
    Have lots of ideas gorgeous when I get back.
    Hugs Sue H x

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  5. Gorgeous Sue. My style completely. Need to catch up with posts but out in Crete at present
    Have lots of ideas gorgeous when I get back.
    Hugs Sue H x

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  6. Gorgeous Sue. My style completely. Need to catch up with posts but out in Crete at present
    Have lots of ideas gorgeous when I get back.
    Hugs Sue H x

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  7. 'morning Sue,food for thought with this card.... I like it but as Pam says we like all your cards. Thanks Mabex

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  8. This card ouses style and elegance. Simplt stunning.
    Take care/

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  9. Morning,
    Simply the best - what else need i say.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  10. Hi Sue, simple but effective, lovely card.

    Wilma

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  11. Wow! Sue! Congratulations on over 3500 members! Now how can you think we would not like your card with such a following? LOL! Your cards are without exception gorgeous.

    Crafty Hugs
    Heather Rogers xx

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  12. What an elegant card
    hugs Linda

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  13. beautiful card Sue, as always :-) I love this look
    Julie x

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  14. Beautiful Sue simply beautiful. Hugs Sheila.x

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  15. Really elegant card Sue. Beautiful and simple x

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  16. very simple yet stylish card Sue - love how you have used the negative to get such a lovely effect

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  17. Hi Sue,
    wonderful card. I love this idea. Will be trying this one haven't got those dies, but will be using others to have a go.
    Have a wonderful crafty day everyone.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  18. Great card Sue sometimes less is definitely more.

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  19. Hi Sue, this card is so elegant and stylish, you needn't worry that it might disappoint, no chance! Carole Z X

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  20. Good morning Sue
    You never disappoint us only inspire us. I can't wait to get my hands on this die set. I love the style of this card it is so delicate and classy.
    Hugs x

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  21. Disappointed? Never, and certainly not with this beautiful card! Inspired? Impressed? Encouraged? Delighted?...... Yes, as usual.
    And love your descriptions "to peek out from behind" instead of the more mundane "leave an 1/8" border". Super!
    Thank you, Sue
    Christine
    x

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  22. Morning Sue, This card is beautifully clean, fresh and elegant, I love it. I have fallen in love with apertures, I used this technique recently on a crosses card, they're like a window, beautiful. Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  23. And not a bow in sight! A lovely elegant card Sue.

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  24. Simple and stylish love it. Sonia x

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  25. Morning Sue
    I love the clean and simple look of this card, very elegant! I have ordered that die set and hopefully they will arrive today. Love Jean x

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  26. Morning Sue,
    Lovely card as usual. Elegant in it's style.
    I would like to see it with a little colour though. X

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  27. So stunning, Your simpliest cards are some of the best I think. Just love it xx

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  28. Your cards NEVER disappoint Sue! This one is really stylish. Nice ideas again. Thank you!

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  29. Good Morning Sue
    I love simple it looks so elegant!
    LoveMarg

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  30. Bit too cas for me but love the swirl and the butterfly.

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  31. morning sue another beautiful card love the butterflie's all your cards are amazing so i would neverdisappointed with any of your cards
    have a lovely day shirley xxx

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  32. love the simple elegance, your cards are always amazing judith x

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  33. Hi Sue
    I think it is a very pretty card.
    Have a great day and happy crafting
    Love Tina x

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  34. Good Morning Sue, Wow, that's different but very beautiful. You never dissapoint me, I'm just in awe of everything you create.

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  35. GM Sue, yes I love the cut out swirls but I think I would prefer 3 of them - I like things in 3s for some reason! 2s look a bit odd to me. I must try using an embossing folder over a stamped sentiment - I would have thought the folder pattern would distort the wording but yours seems perfect, as usual -Rgs
    Clare W

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  36. Simple yes but stunning!! Love the clean cut look this card has and I'll definately need to try this style out, thank you for the great ideas Sue! x

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  37. Good Morning Sue,
    Love this style, simple but very elegant. It is great to log in and there is a card we have not seen before. You definitely never disappoint us, only inspire us.
    Have a great day everyone.
    Happy2craft

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  38. This is beautiful-elegance itself.Any sentiment could be used for any occasion so this makes it so versatile.thank you again for your inspiring ideas-this is the first page i look for on the computer in the morning.Hope you are back on our screens very soon,take care,x.

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  39. So classy Sue, miss your flowers and bows of course but variety is good. Love the butterflies.
    Audrey x

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  40. Very nice card. Technique great. Make a good invitation. Thank you Sue

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  41. Stunningly simple, but beautifulXX

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  42. Morning Sue

    I love this card. Black and white is so effective. It's 'simple' look portrays a very stunning finish.
    June x

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  43. Morning Sue a simple card ? well it just goes to show how classy and stylish a simple card can be .

    Elaine H X

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  44. Hi Sue

    Lovely card simple clean lines so useful for lots of things.

    Hugs Annx without an "e"

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  45. Less is more how very elegant and beautiful, I love this one Sue.

    Jane xx

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  46. Stunning card Sue love it simple, elegant and stunning and not a bow in sight lol xx hazel

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  47. Morning sue I love this card its so classy nice clean cuts and I love these butterfly's I put them on lots of my cards. As they just give you just some dimension specially with the micro beads on them.

    Debs Artliff

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  48. Hi Sue

    What a stunning card I can only say WOW!

    SC

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  49. morning Sue
    What a beautiful, clean and simple card - you had me fooled until I read your explanation - I though the bough was one piece. I still need to get down to micro beads but other cards keep cropping up - must get to grips with them.
    Janet x

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  50. Hi Sue
    Simple but very stylish and beautiful card.Not everyone likes lots of bows etc so it is always good to have a mix of inspiration.How you can think that we could ever be disappointed with a card of yours I don't know.

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  51. Really pretty card, I love the swirl you've made from the negative piece.

    Clare x

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  52. I try to always use the negatives if I can (I hate waste) and ths is gorgeous. xxx

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  53. Hi Sue not disapointent at all ,I like the simple classy look and wont cost as much to post .
    Marion

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  54. When we need a swirl just cut it in the right place on a piece of card and we have a wonderful bank already to use. Its two for one

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  55. Sue, no card you make is ever a disappointment. I love the clean, simple lines of this one. Sometimes less is more. Another set of dies to add to my ever growing wish list! Have a lovely day.
    Yvonne (first time poster)

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  56. Hi sue omg what a stunning card, i love black and white.x
    all the best martine xxx

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  57. Hi Sue
    simple but stunning. Who wouldn't like it.
    Born again spellbinder
    Nadine hug xxx
    nzillingworth@hotmail.com

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  58. Morning Sue, who wouldn't love this card, white on white always works so clean and lovely. Thanks for your brilliant ideas. Take care, Jess x

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  59. Sue,
    Never disappointed with your cards, I like the simple look when one needs a quick idea with lovely results. This card is amazing.. I also like when you deviate just a tad. Thanks

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  60. Morning Sue,
    Another way for me to use these dies thank you. Your card is stunning simple clean elegant lines just right.
    Have a good day.
    Lydia
    X

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  61. what a beautiful die! Great card!

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  62. Beautiful! Recognised some of your lovely cards on create and craft the other day :-) maddy x

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  63. I like this different look. Less really can be more! And as if you could ever disappoint!!! Vicki x

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  64. Devastatingly simple, I love it.

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  65. Morning Sue, You could never dissapoint
    all your cards are fab. including this one
    so clean and simple love it.
    Nancyd xx

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  66. Classic - I love it! Would make a lovely sympathy card I think but could be used for all sorts of occasions. Another winner Sue! Pat x

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  67. Looking forward to seeing you at Ally Pally next weekend Sue.

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  68. wow wow wow so beautiful in its simplicity!

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  69. Absolutley gorgeous and you have the cut out piece to use on another project, It would be fun to use that and do the complete opposite using black as the main colour. Classy card

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  70. good morning Sue, just simply stunning xxgail in eastbourne

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  71. Disappointed??? It's gorgeous!!!
    Just love it, all of it :)

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  72. Morning Sue,

    Clean simplicity. Love it!

    Erica x

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  73. Hello Sue,
    This is a very elegant card and one I would be happy to use for any occasion, it is so clean and fresh looking, and beautiful in its simplicity, LOVE IT.
    Hope you are having a good day, Love BrenLel

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  74. Morning Sue
    I love this card as chic and stylish.
    Emma

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  75. This is so pretty. How clever to use the swirl twice. I love these dies, they only arrived yesterday and I haven't stopped playing with them yet! Have a lovely day. xx

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  76. Beautiful in its simplicity & so versatile

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  77. Morning Sue, theres nothing wrong with clean and simple this card is stunning. Hugs xx

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  78. Wow, what a stunning card, it is just so beautiful, clean and simple works so well for this card. I just love it!

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  79. Hi Sue, I think the clean and simple is absolutely beautiful. There is just something about them that makes them really stunning.

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  80. Hi Sue
    It might be simple but by goodness it's effective! It is absolutely beautiful.

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  81. yes simple but wow how elegant love it .. hugs sarah ..x

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  82. Hi Sue
    Lovely simple clean and beautiful
    Love it.
    Margaret L

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  83. Hi Sue
    Will definately be doing this one, so elegent you just keep amazing us, so well done on over 3500 members why am i not surprised

    Have a great day
    Hugs Babs x

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  84. I love this card - very elegant

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  85. I love the simplicity - will definitely be doing this card.

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  86. Really lovely card, beautifully stylish.
    Clarissa. X

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  87. Hi Sue, Beautiful so clean and crisp. Haven't got this die but will put it on my wish list. Have a good weekend.

    Love Rosemarie xx

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  88. Beautiful card Sue. Doesn't need ANYTHING more.

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  89. I'm a big fan of *your* 'clean and simple' - they're still definitely 'Sue' but not quite so fussy. ;D

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  90. How could anyone be disappointed with a card like that, very classy.

    Edwina

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  91. Hi Sue. A lovely simple but elegant card. I love the look of the new dies. They all look great but the swirl looks wonderful. I think it will become a favorite. They are on my wish list. A beautiful card today love Tres x x x

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  92. Morning Sue, yes this is very different to your usual style but still very beautiful. We could not be disappointed with anything you make as every card has some kind of wow factor. (I think you have a few fans out there).

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  93. Not at all disappointed. It's a beautiful card.

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  94. Morning Sue

    it might be simple but oh so elegant
    Loved this card

    Vie
    x

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  95. Hello Sue, My internet working at last. A simple, beautiful and elegant card. Love the negative element, you then have two for the price of one to use on another project. Could never be disappointed with your creations, your inspiration knows no bounds.
    Have a great day everyone.
    Hugs June x

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  96. Hi Sue
    I love this simple but beautiful card and the dies are great i can't stop playing with mine
    Thank you
    Lizzie (serial copycat)xox

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  97. Beautiful Sue, so stylish in its simplicity. Love it

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  98. Hi Sue this card sings to me it is my style it is Stunning and now of course i need to buy the
    Die
    Smiles
    Ita

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  99. Hi Sue, this card is simple stylish & elegant love it, take care vanessa xx

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  100. Disappointed Sue ?? How could we ever be disappointed in one of your cards, this is absolutely perfect.

    xx Sandra

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  101. Hi Sue
    Oh this is so beautiful, am I pleased I have the butterfly dies!
    Margaret

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  102. Another white on white beauty - simple but beautifully crafted and elegant. You never give anything but your best Sue and I'm sure everyone can see that.
    love lilygee
    xxx

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  103. Love this card Sue.
    I need Micro Beads,
    I need Micro Beads,
    if I write it often enough I'll remember when I go shopping.

    Margaret O
    xx

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  104. The white butterflies are lovely!

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  105. What a brilliant way of using negatives. Superb card.

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  106. Hi Sue, Fab card as always..:)..xx

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  107. Fab card Sue ,just as nice as the really detailed ones.love this background.Laura O

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  108. simply gorgeous Sue!! lainey x

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  109. Lovely card Sue, love the idea of using the negative of the dies very effective. Linda xxx

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  110. Hi Sue, this card is definately different to your usual style, but do you know what, I really love its simplicity. I will certainly be giving this one a go. I absolutely love it. Love Sam xxx

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  111. Oh Sue, this is so elegant, absolutely charming, thank you for sharing.xxx

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  112. Like this alot Sue, I love the way its basically the 'waste' from the die cut which is a great way to 'upcycle'...

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  113. BEAUTIFUL CARD,LOVE THE SIMPLICITY.SUZYD X

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  114. Hi Sue,
    Yes, this one is quite different from your usual, but then I thought yesterday's was too! Definitely NOT disappointing though. Love the use of the negative swirls and the micro-beaded butterflies are just gorgeous.
    Have a great weekend.
    Sue

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  115. This design is beautiful, simple and classy...just how I like them. Dawn x

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  116. Loving the butterfly. Great card altogether,

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  117. A beautiful, elegant, stylish card Sue less is definitely more
    Kim xx

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  118. Very elegant card.Love all your ideas.helen x

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  119. Very elegant card.Love all your ideas.helen x

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  120. Hi Sue,
    Talk about 'less is more' - what a stunning card.
    Beverley W

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  121. Clean and Simple, but totally stunning!

    Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

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  122. This is gorgeous, simple maybe by your standards, but so elegant and stylish. I love it Ellie

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  123. Cool,clean and completely "do"able for we mere mortals.

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  124. Very lovely card Sue - and one that can easily go through the post without a box!!

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  125. Hi Sue

    Love the elegant simplicity of this card

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  126. Hi sue suburb card today right up my street. lv norma

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  127. I have just mastered the piercing so this is just perfect for me lol

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  128. Ooooo, lovely card Sue, very simple but elegant! As always can go quite well with other different colours. "Lovely jubbly!" xx Love Karen xx

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  129. It may be simple Sue but it is also stunning.

    I could never be disappointed with any of your creations.

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  130. This is a very elegant card, one of those you can turely say 'less is more'

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  131. Hi Sue....love it...beautiful and elegant...

    Chrissie...x x x

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  132. Oh wow!!! How different Sue, ive seen you & myself use the negative loads of times but this is so different, using the negative from the flourishes, well nice!!! love it hun xxxx Vick
    the-artful-codger.blogspot.com
    YTChannels Vixcrafts & saturatedcanary

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  133. I love clean and simple cards, sometimes less is more!! The little butterfly is perfect.

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  134. Oh Sue, classy, clean, elegant and STUNNING card. Fabulous in it's simplicity

    regards
    lorraine -scotland
    xxx

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  135. Very stylish Sue, as are all your cards1 I always look forward to your email each day. Debra W

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  136. Good evening Sue
    Gorgeous card!
    Love every element, the embossed background is lovely, the folder is on my wish list...along with lots of other Spellbinder goodies! The swirls and butterflies are lovely too!
    Keep up the inspiration, you're doing a great job!!
    Lara xxx

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  137. Hi Sue, sometimes simplicity says it all, I really like this card. Bx

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  138. Hi Sue, Love this card and the way you have joined the two flourish die cuts. Hugs, Carol S.xx

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  139. Different, perhaps, but disappointing? - never! It's as elegant and lovely as your cards always are. Love the flourishes and the background and the butterflies especially.
    Congratulations on the 3500. Hope you have a great weekend. My ticket and train tickets for Ally Pally have arrived, whoopee!
    Sue xx

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  140. Lovely sue as are all your cards, hugs melody

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  141. Love how you used the negative piece from your die cut. The simplicity of it is the beauty of it. Very nice card!

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  142. So simple but beautiful which could be used for many occasions. Hugs xx

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  143. Yes, this is different than your usual style, but I love it. Very clean and elegant...sometimes, done right, simple is the most effective!
    R/

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  144. Stunning doesnt do this card justice Sue - and yet another set of dies to add to the evergrowing wish list.

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  145. a great use of a negative on a card Sue, it looks stunning

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  146. I think I must have missed this little treasure yesterday ,lovely card ,simple but stylish

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  147. Stylish and elegant. I love it! Hugs! xx

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  148. Lovely card Sue...Less is more.its gorgeous...clean and simple..

    hugs...Manx Linda

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  149. so nice sue having 2 catch up on cards been away so have looked 4ward 2 looking at 1,s ive missed
    hugs chris x

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  150. Hi Sue...I love the simplicity of the card and also the white on white...love all of your creations Sue.
    Take care. Deborah.H :)

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