Saturday 20 October 2012

Want Another Year?

Hello there bloggers!  Today is a real milestone for me and you!  I have been posting every day for the past year and you have been popping in to look every day too!  I made a conscious decision one year ago to post my cards each and every day without fail and I have been able to do that! No "I'm too tired" or "I have too much work to do" excuses!   I have enjoyed it immensely so I want to say a big thank you to all of you that have been with me all the way as well as those of you that have just recently discovered the blog.  One year ago I sat looking at a huge pile of cards that I had made and realised that nobody had really seen them for more than a few seconds on air during shows.  I thought, what a waste!  By allowing me to bring them to you through my blog, I have felt a real sense of purpose for my card making. 
 I thought that I would do a giveaway today as a sort of anniversary present.  If you leave me a comment today telling me what you have enjoyed most about my blog, I will draw a winner from among the names and give away a set of the Vintage Lace dies that I designed.   I am flying on Sunday to the States and I want to be sure that everyone that comments is in the drawing so I will do the drawing on Monday and then post the winner on Tuesday.  (I will post the comment game winners for the week tomorrow as usual though) How does that sound?
 
To  recap today's card for you, I started with the background which was milk coloured card embossed using the Dainty Dots A4 size embossibility folder.  I inked the edges with Antique Linen distress ink and matted it on taupe card.  I cut the largest size of Decorative Labels 8 in taupe card as a backdrop for my focal element.  Next I stamped my sentiment on milk card and cut it out using the next size down in the same set.  I went down to the remaining two sizes in the set and cut a frame which I mounted on foam pieces over my sentiment.  Using the Krinkly Kraft paper (twistwrap kraft paper as it is also called), I cut several flowers from the Jewelled Flowers and Flourish set and layered them up and put pearls in the centres.  I cut another bunch of the flowers from milk coloured card and layered them up as well.  I arranged them around my focal element for a real girlie card.  I added some of the swirls from that set as accents.  I pierced the edges of a double milk coloured mat and added some pearls to the corners to finish it off.  I hope you like it!  Don't forget to leave me a comment today to be in for a chance at the anniversary drawing.  What do you say, should we try to make it every day for another year!!!!  All for now, Sue x



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Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Congratulations on a wonderful year.Long may it continue i have been followin your blod since about March Ilove coming on everyday reading others comments getting ideas for my own cards i feel my cards have come along in leaps n bounds since i have been following your blog in fact my friends have commented on it so keep up the good work coz where would we all be without you tc have a lovely time with your family thanks for the chance to win yet more prizes x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - please continue to post your beautiful work. I look forward to your blog everyday and am so impressed by the gorgeous creations you come up with. I have copied some of your cards and they always get a wow response. Thanks for all your hard work.

Ann Crossley

CraftyJo said...

I'm sure the general consensus will be "Yes - do it again for the coming year!" - I have loved all the interesting ways you use the dies, ways in which we mere mortals don't visualise without your prompting :) I also appreciate the fact that you manage to post a card *every* day, I sometimes go weeks without blogging myself!

Claveh said...

This looks lovely, one that you would need to use your parchment paper on as it is very delicate!! xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, your blog is always the first one I go to every morning, the cards are always beautifully created and give me so many ideas. Thank you so much for sharing with us this past year.
Hope you have a well deserved rest!

zerena said...

Hello there Sue, I know we are all amazed that you have posted the cards each day, as it has not been an easy year for you. Love this card that you have done today, its really beautiful, the tones and everything work well together. All the best Zerena

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,

I have appreciated the continuity of your post. Your cards are of a consistency high standard but not difficult for anyone else to achieve. I look forward to receiving; the cards often make my day. Thanks you.
Susan

salem said...

wow card love all , like how you show different ways to use the dies

Unknown said...

Hello Sue

Well done on achieving your goal and blogging for the year.

As a newby to card making I have really enjoyed watching how you make wonderful cards. I am enjoying your blog and attempting my own version of cards using your inspiration.

craftysals creative corner said...

Congrats on doing a year Sue, you have more stamina than I do lol, I am not a very good blogger in all honesty and I love checking out yours and many others out there.........been a trying year so far for myself and my family but at least we have got next year to look forward to

brenda said...

Hi Sue, congratulations on your blog anniversary. Thank you for the inspiration your cards have brought, I look forward to opening your email every morning and seeing your gorgeous designs. The card this morning is beautiful and as I have most of the dies and embossing folder I can't wait to give it a go. Enjoy your break you deserve it x

materialgirl said...

Another really lovely card, Sue. thanks for sharing with all of us. I love to see the inventive ways you have with the different dies - your 'what if?' moments. I would love another year daily cards, please!

Linda Simpson said...

Happy blogaversary Sue, another awesome card and I love the beautiful dies and gorgeous colours and flowers.

I love to visit your blog because your cards inspire me. I have looked at my spellbinder dies with a different view than just cutting out the shapes. The beautiful colour combinations and the card designs are brilliant.

You give clear instructions on how you achieved the results on your cards and I love to visit to see what exciting new hints and tips you give.

Wishing you a safe journey tomorrow and I hope your mum is well.

Hugs
Linda xxxx

Tres said...

Hi Sue. Wow what a card !! I think this is one of the most gorgeous cards I have ever seen you make!! You are truly inspirational. Before I discovered your blog I began to get interested in spellbinders dies and I used to visit their website sometimes for ideas but when you started to pop up on c+c using a combination of spellbinders dies, stamps and embellishments I knew instantly what crafty path I wanted to follow!! I have admired all your cards and realise what a truly clever crafter you really are. I am always striving to make better cards than the day before and thanks to you I can now do that and it means the world to me. I have been ill now for several years and got into card making. Discovering you has both kept me going and given me the inspiraion to try new technics!! I have to visit your blog every day. It is my daily salvation. I vote that you should try to post a card every day again for another year!! You are amazing. You are my crafty hero!!

lots of love

Tres x x x

JJ said...

Hi Sue, beautiful cards as always, you bring us such exquisite designs i cannot wait till you are on our shores again and bringing us such wonderful inspiration.

I hope you have a wonderful visit back home and I look forward to seeing more from you in the future.

Thank you

Jacquie

Beccy said...

Bit of a newbie to your blog but have stalked you at Ally Pally for past couple of years for the inspiration. Having finally found your blog I think the best thing about it is the detail you give on how you created each piece.

Thanks for sharing as you do.

Beccy x

Sylvia x said...

Hi Sue
Wow congratulations on your 1st Anniversary. I love your blog and your work is sooooo inspirational. I am off to Doncaster tomorrow to a craft show and my darling daughter has given me some pennies to treat myself, so how do i decide??? I popped over to your blog and picked out one of the sets of dies that you have used recently and put them on my list. So thanks again for the all the inspiration. Can't wait for the next years showings.

Sylvia x

Sue C said...

Happy Anniversary xx
I love ALL your cards, you are such an inspiration.
Enjoy your trip back to the States.
Take care xx

Gail R said...

Hi Sue, Congrats on your 1 yr birthday, & a BIG thank you for all your hard work & inspiration. l love every one & am always intrigued to see what you will do next.

SusanP, Kent said...

Hi (again),

Got so carried away in my previous comment about your blog I quite forgot to tell you how beautiful today's card is! Lovely and girlie. I want to make one similar, but yet to get my hands on the Krinkly Kraft paper and the jewelled flowers dies.
Sue
x

Julie Mac said...

Do i want another year? Yes please! I'm a newcomer to your site and card making so when i was bought a Grand Calibur machine i didn't really know what to do with it. I've seen you on Create and Craft and looked through your blog at all your wonderful cards and i've been really inspired. I'm actually making a white christmas card with red poinsettas and thorougly enjoying it - it even looks like yours which is very encouraging! Thank you for doing this blog and long may it continue! Julie

Unknown said...

Hello Sue

Today's card is lovely beige and white really look nice together.

You ask us what we like most!

Well firstly it is that you blog every day without fail so there is always inspiration at the start of the day if our minds are blank as to what to do.

But I have to say I love and admire the way you give your ideas and expertise so freely to us. The hints and tips are worth their weight in gold to us crafters.

Congratulations and a massive THANK YOU for all you have done and achieved over this last year Sue

Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx

Julie Mac said...

Do i want another year? Yes please! I'm a newcomer to your site and card making so when i was bought a Grand Calibur machine i didn't really know what to do with it. I've seen you on Create and Craft and looked through your blog at all your wonderful cards and i've been really inspired. I'm actually making a white christmas card with red poinsettas and thorougly enjoying it - it even looks like yours which is very encouraging! Thank you for doing this blog and long may it continue! Julie

Unknown said...

I see another milestone of 3700 members has been achieved congrats on that too!!

Crafty Hugs
Heather Rogers xx

Anonymous said...

Do we want another year???
Of course I do!!!! - Your blog is a sheer delight - you are so generous with your ideas and I love the way you 'wing it' when things don't exactly go to plan - In a world where there is so much to moan about I find that your blog is a little bit of an oasis -
hope you have a very enjoyable trip stateside and looking forward to seeing you back on our screens.

Gill said...

I love looking at your blog each day and although some of the cards are not to my taste they are all lovely and provide me with inspiration when making my own cards. Thanks Sue and please, please continue.

vanessa said...

HI SUE, WHAT A STUNNING, ELEGANT CARD, YOU NEVER LACK ON INSPIRATION YOU SEEM TO BE TIRELESS, YOUR CARDS ARE ALWAYS A WORK OF ART, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 1 YEAR CELEBRATION, I LOOK FORWARD TO YOU DOING LOTS MORE, I DONT COMMENT EVERY DAY, BUT I ALWAYS LOOK AT YOUR CARD OF THE DAY,IT REALLY WAS BECAUSE OF YOUR CARD MAKING THAT INSPIRED ME ON TO MAKE CARDS, I DONT THINK I WOULD HAVE ATTEMPTED IT OTHERWISE, THANKS SUE YOU'VE BEEN GREAT, HAVE A LOVELY TIME WITH YOUR MUM & HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY, TAKE CARE VANESSA XX

Gill said...

Sue
thank you so much for sharing. Everyday when I see an email from Particraft in my inbox I have a happiness surge - what has Sue got for me today? And I am never disappointed. My favourite cards have been the poinsetta ones - this ois one of my fav die sets...but having said that - today's card is to die for (get it?). Keep us the fantastic work - we do appreciate it! Love Gill

deniseann said...

Hi Sue another masterpiece today. I found your blog a few months ago and have been inspired every day.
You should have shares in Spellbinders!!! You have brought a new dimension to card making. Thanks for a fab year.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Well what a beauty this card is and I wish you another year of blogging.
I like your blog because it gives so uch detail how you made the card shown and it's so inspiring
Thank you
Rita x

Snuffy Snoo said...

Sue - Oh where to start!! Wow well what a year it's been. I am just so grateful to you for sharing all of your clever design ideas, you really help to inspire me. I look forward to checking in with you each day and am amazed at all of your different ideas. You are such a lovely person and so clever. It's so kind of you to share with all of us. I definately hope you continue your blog for the next year and many years after - I would be lost without you now!!! With your blog, seeing you on TV and the fact that you bother to read your e-mails and more importantly reply, it feels like you are always there for us and it feels like I know you (maybe I'm just a bit weird!) but anyway I think you are completely awesome!!! Love Sam xxx p.s sorry I got carried away, nearly forgot to even mention the card - the card is amazing as usual, love the colours you've used!! xxx

kerry said...

Hi Sue,
you have certainly given my card making another dimension for which I thank you very much.
I thoroughly enjoy looking in most days at your creations for inspiration
Please keep your blog going x x x

kerry said...

oops sorry forgot to add ...
"happy 1yr bloganniversary"
x x x

Dawn said...

Have a great time in the US. Lovely card. What I love most about this blog is the inspiration. You are so right showing a card for a few seconds on TV isn't enough. It's wonderful to see the cards briefly there and then in detail here. Without your blog I wouldn't have acquired half as many spellbinders, but seeing the multitude of different uses for them and how they combine with other dies encourages me and motivates me to make beautiful cards. Please keep writing it :-)

magpie said...

Congratulations Sue on reaching your milestone anniversary! Apart from it being an absolute pleasure going on to your blog everyday, the best thing I think is how you inspire us all into "thinking outside the box". You give us all the confidence to create the same beautiful cards as you & to get us to create our own designs. "Thank you" Sue for everything. For inspiring us & making us feel special by showing your masterpieces & giving tutorials on how to do things. Have a wonderful break back home & enjoy your special time with your family. It's truly deserved after all you do. Today's card is stunning! Just beautiful xx Love Karen xx

magpie said...

Ooooooo & yes please to another year!!!!! xx Love Karen xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Wow I can't believe it's been a whole year that I have been tuning in to see what you have created. Of course I want another year. Your blog is so inspiring and informative. I have managed to make some lovely cards inspired/following your original designs. Your blog has also taught me so many tips and tricks along the way enabling me to look at the dies in a different way. Please keep up the fantastic work that you do. Have a lovely time state-side and take care.
Beverley W

MRS DUCK said...

Hi Sue

I got a Grand Calibur last month purely as a result of seeing your shows on C&C. Never thought I would need to die cut & emboss but how wrong I was. I only have 4 sets of dies currently & this is one of them.
Thank you so much for opening my eyes to another world of crafting.
Look forward to seeing you on C&C again very soon.
Safe travels & hope your Mum is ok.
Regards
Mrs Duck

MRS DUCK said...

BTW, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Heres to many more.

Anonymous said...

Well sue what a grand job you do the inspiration from your blog is second to none my cards would not be what they are without your genious on your blog you deserve a medal for what you provide for us crafters every day of the year no matter what so thankyou and please please keep going

HDIVER said...

I got into Spellbinders die-cutting after having seen you demonstrate on the television. You are, frankly, an inspiration and give this crafter, who needs all the help she can get, much inspiration to design some pretty special cards. Thank you Sue.

Hilary Elder

adrymrry said...

Hi Sue,
I LOVE your blog. Your cards are always beautiful and you always give good, clear instructions about how you make them. I know exactly where to come for some much needed inspiration.
You're a class act Sue - keep up the good work, xxx.
PS - enjoy your time in America.

jean.phillips1 said...

Afternoon Sue

First congratulations on your first anniversary of 'blogging'. Can't remember when I started following you but it must have been nearly from the beginning. I just love your blogs and it is the first thing I do every morning (except for the rare days like today)is to look and see your new creation. You give everyone such inspiration and the fact that you do not mind if we copy your designs just goes to show what a generous and lovely person you are. Love todays card! Have a lovely time in the states with your mum. Love Jean x

Anonymous said...

Dear Sue, please keep blogging. I look forward to them every day and find it amazing how you can come up with such beautiful cards all the time,they are truly inspiring and I would be lost without them. I love today's card,I have the embossing folder but not the other dies, so it will now be added to my list of must haves. Have a lovely time in Florida and I look forward to your blog continuing. Love Helen

Meg Owen said...

Lovely card today Sue.

I love your blog because of all the inspiration you give. So often we buy crafty goodies only to find we don't know how to make the best use of them. How you find the time to make the cards I do not know but it is very much appreciated that you do.
Definitely want another year and more...my mornings wouldn't be the same without hearing from you.

Margaret O
xxxx

norma said...

wow !!! congratulations sue
i bought my grand calibur in march this year and have many dies now i think it an addiction but it does not harm your health.each morning i get up make a cup of coffee sit down and log onto your blog thats my spellbinders fix to set me up for a day at work,i love your cards you are definately the queeen of spellbinders cards long may ou reign,i dont know how you keep coming up with so many great ideas.
have a good flight and best wishes to your mum
beadt wishes norma

nutcake said...

Your cards are so gorgeous that it is a real pleasure to look at your daily blog. Very inspiring! I hope you realise how much your hard work is appreciated, Sue.

lesley sinclair said...

Hi sue firstly what a stunning card!! Second congrats on blogging everytday for a year an amazing achievement!! But please don't ever stop I don't know what I would do, I certainly wouldn't buy another spellbinder!! I have been following your blog for about 2 years but only commented this year, my cards have improved so much and I get such wonderful comments and its all thanks to you and your wonderful inspiration!! I have one request tho would it be possible for you to occasionally do a stamping card as I used to really enjoy watching you do these types of cards on c+c look for ward to many more years of your inspiration love lesley xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
i didn't have my specs on (will I never learn), I should have put disappearing on my previous post & not disagreeing.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)

Laura O said...

Hi Sue,I have been logging on for about 5 or 6 months .It has become a little addiction but I really look forward to seeing what you come up with.Love your flowers in every form and there are lots and I love the way you can make almost every card look fab .You really are inspirational .Thank You for these great daily blogs.Laura O

Ita said...

Hi Sue congradulations on the first anniversary of your blog.I do not know where to start,your blog is fantastic,it has got me back to card making and I have learned so much from your blog and your demos on c.c.You have no idea how your blog kept me going for a few months during the summer when i was in hhospital after a nervous break down.I looked fordward to see your blog every day it lifted my spirits,but the frustrating thing was I could not leave a comment
Sue Thank you so much ,keep doing the blog pleaseyou are a very kind and sincere lady.
todays card is stunning as always.Enjoy your trip home and spending time with your Mom and DsaughteThanks
Ita

Karen Lewis said...

I've only very recently come across your blog and it shows up on my Google Reader page every day so I don't miss anything.

The cards you make are wonderful and inspirational, going from elegantly simple to beautifully flamboyant. :-)

My husband bought me a Grand Calibur in September as a Silver Wedding Anniversary present and I already have some of the more basic Spellbinders dies, and am slowly accumulating more of the more decorative ones. Your descriptions of how to make these gorgeous cards is proving invaluable. I hope you are able to continue with the daily blog - it's such a pleasure to the eyes and to read.

Karen Algie said...

Hi Sue,

Fantastic blog, with fantastic cards. I don't make a card without my GC now and it is all down to you. As many of the comments you read on here will tell you, you really are an inspiration and the first thing I do every morning is to pop and see what delights you have for the day. I have learnt so much through your demonstrations on the TV, but mainly through your step by step instrucions on the blog. Keep up the good work Sue & have a fab time in Florida. K.x

Anonymous said...

This card is so elegant and I love the colours. You are so gifted thank you for sharing what you have with us.
Crimsby Chris

Lizzie said...

Hi Sue
CONGRATS AND HAPPY 1 YEAR OF BEAUTIFUL CARDS AND INSPIRATION YOU HAVE GIVE ALL OF US THAT GET CRAFTERS BLOCK (which i have not had since following your blog)
It was 18th Nov 2011 i started to follow your blog you put the Blossoming in Nature card on and i have to comment every day even to just Thank you!! SO may you continue for a long time to come.
Now catch up again yesterdays i love doing that style of card its so easy and quick.
Love todays card the colours are right up my street so will be giving this one ago LOL!
Have a good trip home.
THANK YOU
Lizzie (serial copycat)xox

Dee Dee said...

yes please to every day - i love your designs and it is wonderful to be able to study them in detail instead ofb the qick flash we get on C & C tv. You have inspired me so much to make better cards thank you Sue x

Unknown said...

Sue,
I think it is amazing that you have done this for a year, your stamina and perseverance are to be commended! You inspire me with your colours and the way you combine dies, I am always saying, "Wow, I wouldn't have thought of that!" Your descriptions are clear and easy to understand. Enjoy your time in America, and please keep up the excellent work!

Thank you
Carol Yates

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue
Wish I had found your blog sooner.
Congratulations on your first anniversary, yes please to another year (and more). Love your creations and your inspirations.

Caron P

Patricia F said...

Congratulations on 366 consecutive posts Sue. It is of course a leap year!. Please carry on - just love your blog for the inspiration you give. I print out each day and file in a (huge) lever arch file so I can just flick through for ideas whether I am online or not. Thank you so much. x

Mo said...

Hi Sue - This is the third time I have tried to post my comment to say how much I like your blog. I look at it every day for inspiration and am never disappointed. I don't know how you can keep on coming up with such new and original ideas. To have carried on the blog for a year with stunning cards every day is truly amazing. Love it, keep up the good work. Thank you. Maureen

nikkib said...

Happy Anniversary Sue..... its been an amazing year hasn't it..... have a safe flight tomorrow, I;m sure your Mum and family will love having you there, will you be there for Thanksgiving?..... now what I have enjoyed the most over the past year, the fact you are so willing to share your talent and enthusiasm for your craft, you so generous;y share hyour cards and give such detailled instructions so anyone can follow them if they want, and so often that springboards another idea and off we go on another crafty journey, so thats what I have enjoyed most, seeing your cards, reading your 'card recipies' and following them... hearing about you and your life to is important, the person behind the talent that is Sue Wilson..... as I said, have a safe flight and come back soon... x

You put a Spell on Me said...

Hello Sue, and how many times have I said to myself when watching your demos 'CLEVER, VERY CLEVER' My dog looks at me as if to say 'who are you talking to Mum' ? !!! Your choices of colour combinations are different and fab, you also constantly surprise with new ideas even on some of the die cuts that have been out for a while. I hope you are able to continue with your blog for a long time to come, altho' we all realize your heavy work schedule. So Thank You So much for all you do and all your inspiration too xx Yvonne

lycar123 said...

Sue , I have only had my Grand Calibur a couple of months and it was mainly through reading your blog and watching your shows on C&C that I decided to take the plunge. I am so pleased I did. I look forward to seeing you daily emails, they have proved to be an invaluable help and I thank you for them. Here's to the next year.Enjoy your time back in the States. xxx

Sandy Palmer said...

Oh my gosh, where to begin... First off, this card you made is simply breath taking!
I look forward to coming here daily to see what else you have come up with! Every day it's something new, and the fact that you explain in detail about how you made your cards is just wonderful too! You have such a God giving talent, and you share it with us daily! I just want to thank you so much!
Hugs,
Sandy.

Glass Daisy said...

Hi Sue,
Please,please, please carry on with your daily blog. I look forward so much to the sound of incoming mail around midday, because I know that your blog will be there to brighten my day. Your ideas and examples of your cards inspire me to continue crafting. My collection of spellbinders grows weekly, because of your shows on C&C.
Most of all Sue, I would miss your bright and cheerful words each day, they uplift and inspire all of us to make beautiful pieces of art. It seems we are one big family.
Regards,
Sonia x

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Anonymous said...

Hi Sue. I have followed your blog for about 8 months now but never commented before, not that I haven't wanted to. I really appreciate your commitment to daily blogging. I follow a couple of blog sites and it's really disappointing when there is nothing new to see each day. My heart is always lifted when I go your your blog. Not only am I guaranteed to see a new entry everyday without fail, but the creations are simply to "die" for. I bow down to you as in my eyes you really are the queen of card designs. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so generously.

Lisbeth said...

Goodness, I doesn't seem like a whole year of posting. I look at your blog every day which give me a huge amount of inspiration, especially when I have a touch of crafters block! I hope you get as much pleasure from posting the entries as we all do from reading them
Lisbeth

Anonymous said...

hi Sue

I have been visiting your blog since I bought mu grand calibur early this year. I would not know.where to start to create any ot the cards you post without the inspiration you give each day. I look torward to viewing the next masterpiece you bring us each day. I now have a book I jot down all your tips and ideas you give us. Keep up the good work and please continue for many years to come.

Irene A

Cazzie Dixon said...

Hi Sue. I have followed your blog for about 8 months now but never commented before, not that I haven't wanted to. I really appreciate your commitment to daily blogging. I follow a couple of blog sites and it's really disappointing when there is nothing new to see each day. My heart is always lifted when I go your your blog. Not only am I guaranteed to see a new entry everyday without fail, but the creations are simply to "die" for. I bow down to you as in my eyes you really are the queen of card designs. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so generously.

Anonymous said...

Yes please!! i really enjoy looking at the cards everyday. helps to relax no end.

Anonymous said...

Su Thank you so much for the help and inspiration that you bring to your blog. I love your cards, and the clear way that you explain things. I look forqward to reading your blog every day, and would really miss it if you stopped. Enjoy your visit to your mother, but come back to us soon.

Annie UK said...

Hi Sue thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge with us. I am inspired on a daily basis and look forward to looking in here. Love to see you on C and C too. This card is amazing!!!

Vanessa said...

Congratulations on your first anniversary of posting everyday, a real achievement. Your blogs are always a joy to receive each day. The cards always inspire and develop my learning of all the different ways to use spellbinders. I've also developed a sense of balance on a card in knowing where to stop or add on a bit more. You are truly inspirational. Have a good time with your daughter and Mum whilst in the States. We'll miss seeing you but the blogs will stop us having Sue withdrawal!

Elizabeth said...

Hi Sue, and happy anniversary. What an amazing feat posting every single day for a year...but then you are a pretty amazing lady and very humble. I would say that I enjoy the inspiration you give as well as your easy to follow tutorials the most.
Looking forward to your second anniversary.
Have a great trip tomorrow.
Elizabeth x

Jill Liddle said...

Yet another stunning card. I have to admit to being quite a newbie to your blog but have enjoyed it immensly. You have given me so much inspiration I cannot thank you enough. I do, like most people I imagine, get "creative crafty block" from time to time, but I always know that your blog is there to give me ideas. I don't think I have disliked any of your cards. I love it when you use "alternative" colours in a project. Thanks again and I look forward to seeing more of your stunning work.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your first anniversary, Sue! You are a very talented lady and generous with your advice and tips. I learn something new every time I watch you on TV or read your blog.
I love receiving your e-mails and look forward to your beautiful card hitting my inbox every day. I only recently purchased the Grand Calibur, so I don't have many dies yet, but I have been incredibly inspired by your cards.
Thank you and here's to the next year!
Caroline x

Tracey said...

Hi Sue. your Particraft blog is my 'home' page so when I open an Internet page I see it first thing. This way I never miss one of your cards. You are an inspiration and your blog makes me happy but my bank manager isn't so happy at times (oh dear). I've bought lots of dies over the last year because I saw the amazing things you could do with them. THANK YOU for the blog, making me smile each day and providing lots of inspiraration

Gracie said...

Hi Sue & happy blog anniversary! - I only found your blog this week so please do keep putting your cards on everyday - I've already spent hours looking through your beautiful cards and as I've only recently been treated to a die cutting machine I've found your designs very inspirational and helpful, Thanks Lisa

CraftyCarole said...

Hi Sue
Your blog is the 1st thing I read in the morning. The inspiration it gives me is 2nd to none. I love reading about the little personal bits you include but one of the main reasons is that I can study how you have made the card. It's all the little extras you include which aren't noticeable when on the tv.
Keep on making and showing them
Love Carole x

Ann in bolton said...

wow Sue, you never cease to amaze, what a beautiful card. as for your title and speaking for myself, would love your blog to continue for lots of years. Annxxxxx

Christine said...

Hi Sue,
I can't believe it is a year since you started posting daily on your blog. Every day you have shown us something different and blown us away with your creations. I love how you list everything you use when creating your card and it is good to see how different dies can be used together. Today's card is GORGEOUS, I love the colours and would love to receive something like this from you. Keep up your good work as you are an inspiration to us all. Here's to your second year. Have a safe journey home and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Hugs
Christine xx

Anonymous said...

Wow - everyday for a year, that's some achievement. I hope you keep going as I love chekcing in each day to see the new card and to get some more hints and inspiration. I love all your cards, not a duff one amongst them!! Claire xx

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, Happy Anniversary! I think the number of comments today is a testament to how much your blog means to so many of us. You constantly surprise and inspire with all your designs and your very special useage of the dies. I think Spellbinders sales have a lot to thank you for. I have been one of your daily visitors since the beginning and although I don't always comment it doesn't mean I haven't visited!
Please continue to post, we would be bereft if you stopped, we need our daily crafting fix from Sue.
Have a great time in the US but please don't stay away too long.
Frances

karenlotty said...

Yet another gorgeous card and Happy Birthday

dragonswing said...

Congratulations!! Your cards are always so elegant. Every day I say "this is my favorite" and then the next day there is something even better!!

greendragon said...

Of course we want another year! Your blog is so inspirational and the fact that you not only post pictures of the cards you make, but take time to explain them, shows what a giving spirit you have. Thank you so much for the inspiration and help, long may you continue.

yorkshiresue said...

Congrats on your Blogs 1st anniversary
I started following it quite a few months ago when you gave out the address on air at C/C. I've never looked back
I love Spellbinders and associated products and whenever I buy a new die set I go to your Blog where I can always find some inspiration.
You have made me feel your friend as you have for many people.
Please, please keep bringing your inspiration to all
You use fabulous colours together, ones
I would never have thought of
You are a wonderful and very clever lady
Keep it coming.
Oh by the way today's card is superb and I actually already have all the dies used!!
A Big Anniversary Hug
Sue L XXX aka yorkshiresue

Anonymous said...

Beverly said:

One of the best things I have done is come across yor blog site. I adore all of your cards. I learn something useful from every card. Congrats on keeping the goal you set of posting a card every day. I look forward to checking in each day. Your cards are truly works of art made from the heart.

Queentutti said...

Your cards are simply amazing. They give me so much inspiration to make my own cards. I recently made a card using little bits from a few you had made and I gave this card to my nurse, she actually had tears in her eyes when she opened it.

karenlotty said...

Many congrats to the first of many anniversaries I hope I invested in a GC in July this year so am in the process of selling my Big Shot I love your blog and visit it everyday I've used my GC in the past few months than I ever did the BS even though I don't have many sets

Mari said...

Hi Sue,
Elegant card as always, love the colours on this.
Thank you so much for a wonderful year of inspiration.

Bridget S R said...

Sue, to put it simply, what I have enjoyed most about your blog is the inspiration that the blog provides me. I look forward to popping in everyday and often use your cards as a basis for the cards I make for the special people in my life.

Thank you

Kate's Cards said...

Your blog never ceases to amaze me with the range and styles of cards you produce. I have been following from the early days and can't imagine not having my daily fix!!!

Kate's Cards said...

Your blog never ceases to amaze me with the range and styles of cards you produce. I have been following from the early days and can't imagine not having my daily fix!!!

Peggy said...

Sue your cards are amazing. They all look so intricate and impossible to re-create but your step-by-step help makes you feel that maybe it is possible.It would be fantastic to have another year of daily cards to look forward to if you could manage it. Dee x

Karen R said...

I have enjoyed yoiur posts for the past few months since I became hooked on Spellbinders. It is usually the first think I do every morning. Your cards give me inspiration and make me think "outside the box", usually making me change my opinion about whether I need a die (usually persuading me to get it!). Thank you Sue, long may yiur blog continue. PS Have a great time in the States

Sheila's little Haven said...

This card is Stunningly beautiful Sue. I believe that you have revolutionised card making to another level of art and craft with your beautiful creations. Hugs Sheila.x

cmu said...

I love looking at your blog each day as it gives me so many ideas about what to do with the dies I have and how to put cards together. Thanks for all you have done this past year and of course I would be really happy for you to continue. Best wishes.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,

I love your blog and have been visiting every day since I saw you on create & craft. It gives so much inspiration and I am now getting much more use out of spellbinders, cutting them in half etc I'm certainly thinking of what else they can be used for!
Thank you for a lovely blog

Mary Grosse

christine m said...

I would just like to say sue it is much appreciated the time and effort that you put into bringing us all these cards, every day without fail a new one, I would just like to say thanks. I know if one day i get stuck for inspiration, and think where can i find it , i know you will deliver.

Unknown said...

Happy Anniversary Sue. A beautiful card today to celebrate this special occaision. I love the inspiration that you give to us all on your blog and wished that I had found it earlier. I only started popping in a few months ago. Heres to another 12 months of ideas and inspiration and a few laughs along the way.

Hugs Yvonne

jc2711 said...

Yes, I do want another year, so I too can follow.
Thank you for having the discipline to share a card with us everyday, I take my hat off to you.
Have a fabulous time visiting home and your family; but come back soon :)

Jackie

Lori said...

WOW! Sue, a whole year of posting a new card every day! That is amazing! Congratulations! I have only recently found your blog and have it coming to my e-mail. Your cards are fabulous! I really enjoy the Icandy everyday and you are so good at explaining the details on the card. I really do hope you continue to do your lovelies! Hugs Lori R.
stamper572000@yahoo.com
http://stampninklady.blogspot.com

Dini said...

You have made the six months since I started following you truly inspirational. Look forward to the next year.

Sandra M said...

Yes please Sue!!!, would love another year of your fabulous cards and ideas. I haven`t been signed up to your site for too long, but visited every day before I took the `plunge', so please carry on. Your cards are such an inspiration to all crafters not just the ones who pluck up courage to sign in with you. I look forward each day to seeing what you have created, and have not been dissapointed yet. So a big thanks, and congratulations on persevering for a whole year, well done.

JULIEMCRANE said...

Hi Sue

Wow everyday for a year you deserve a medal. What i love about your blog is the inspiration but most of all, i really sense your passion and love for what you do and thats encouraging.
Enjoy your time with your family

Julie x

JULIEMCRANE said...

Hi Sue

Wow everyday for a year you deserve a medal. What i love about your blog is the inspiration but most of all, i really sense your passion and love for what you do and thats encouraging.
Enjoy your time with your family

Julie x

Glo Designs said...

Dear Sue, Looking at your blog daily is not only an inspiration with your beautiful creations, but also sharing your personal life with 'us' strangers makes it feel like we are all a crafting family. I would love you to carry on your daily blog, but if you miss a day you'll be forgiven Ha Ha! Safe flight and many more blog delights, please!
Kind regards
Gloria

Anonymous said...

Oh yes please for another year !! It wouldn't be the same without your lovely daily card to look at ! Kep up the good work Dot x

Joy said...

I just love all your cards and the highlight of my lunch hour is to check out your days offering! I'm never disappointed, so much inspiration in one lady, amazing! Please, please keep up the good work,a great year of crafty delights! Joy

Wendy from Scotland said...

Hi Sue
Without your blog I would be totally un-inspirational(is that a word)I have not long started buying spellbinders purely because of your inspiration and seeing your cards gives me ideas so thanks very much for giving me a new lease of life at 65 with a new interest.

libby said...

Hi Sue
Your cards are a real inspiration, I look every day to see what cards you have made. My wish list for die's is getting longer & I hope Santa will bring me some.

Libby

Janet Wilson said...

I only recently discovered your blog, & now visit every day to see what you have posted. I really like seeing the details of the cards I have only seen for a short time on C&C. Lots of inspiration, thanks for all of it.

Judith said...

Your cards are always inspirational.I always look at your blog every day (even when on holiday as I was last week).
Have a safe journey back to see your family.

Lynn Jeffery said...

Thank You so much Sue for all your inspirations, You have given me a new wanting for making cards.Your imagination is a wonder to us all Thank You so much.

Hellma said...

Sue todays card is utterly STUNNING, and in a nut shell thats why i visit everyday, i love your style and just how i can visiualise your cards with diffrent dies and colors, i must addmit in the year and months i have followed your blog there have been a few i was not so keen on BUT ONLY A FEW. I love opening your blog a 6am ish weekdays to brighten my day before work. Thanks for the great work, enjoy your trip.

Fieldsend said...

Stunning, Stunning n Stunning!!!! Where oh where do you get your inspiration from - mine comes from yours. Keep the great cards coming Sue. So talented.

Many thanks
June
xx

Jan said...

Hi Sue,
Only bought the Grand Calibur a couple of weeks ago. Your site is ace, I made a lovely card use the spellbinders dies, for my daughter's wedding anniversary on the 12th October. You are an inspiration to everyone. If I need any ideas now, I will always turn to your site.
Thanks so much. xxx
Jan

Marlene said...

Sue another year please, I'm so inspired by your cards even if I don't craft every day I always make time to see your next fabulous card, todays is out of this world, its not just about the card but all the flowers an different embellishments you show us how to make. enjoy your trip and thank you x

Happy Nana said...

Look forward to the e-mail each day. Love the way you bring new ideas with every card you make.
Roll on the next twelve months.
Enjoy your stay across the pond. xx

yvonne (seom) said...

Happy Anniversary...
This is stunning Sue I'm in the middle of making a similar one for a friends 60th Birthday.

I love your sense of humour that comes across in your blogs and the clear passion which you exude in the daily blogs.

Every day i wait for your blog, being a shift worker i don't alway get time to post back but i love keeping all the photos of your cards and referring back to them. keep it up its an inspiration

craftygardener said...

Hey Sue, your blog is part of my life now. I get withdrawal symptoms if I can't log on and have to catch up as soon as possible. I enjoyed meeting you at Kettering last Sunday and have been practising the ribbon crochet you showed me and am Christmas napkin rings with this now! Have a safe trip to your Mom's and come back to us soon. Love and hugs, Joan xxx

Clai01 said...

Enjoyed most about your blog ? well that just has to be seeing a beautiful card everyday Sue. Thankyou for sharing your wonderful ideas and providing the inspiration. The blog candy and the comment game are a lot of fun and Thank-you for your kindness on doing this too. It's been great to see your following expand also.
You're the best Sue!

Unknown said...

Yes, yes, yes we want another year. I love seeing all the cards, being able to browse them at my own pace. You are such an inspiration. Safe journey on Sunday and come back soon, Sue x

xxcalamityxx said...

Another 365 cards ... Back to back daily inspiration ..... yes please Sue !!
I love that the cards you show relate to the products we are most likely to have just purchased or be about too !! They show the spellbinders in their best light and when choices have to be made (2sets or 4 or multi buys etc etc etc lol) those choices are easier to make !! xhugsx Nikki

Linda said...

what a elegant card
hugs Linda

Marion Turner said...

Hi Sue
I think your blog is FANTASTIC I love the inspiration and tips you give us every day. And your cards are WONDERFUL.
I do hope you contiue blogging your cards because we will miss them very much PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING.
Love todays cards. Have a safe journey and a great break.
Love Marion x

Jacqueline Baylis said...

Is it a year alreay??? your cards are so inspirational and they always look clean but sassy.. keep on showing your ideas as long as you are able and many thanks for this.xx

Tawnyinamapletree said...

I just find all your cards so inspirational. I had discovered Spellbinders before I discovered you but I wouldn't have done nearly as much with them. Thank you.

Jan Epps said...

Hi Sue
'Happy Anniversary'
Your card samples are excellent for showing how you can mix and match dies and also just use part of a die. The very clear instructions along with the close up photos are fantastic. Since joining the blog I have viewed my dies in a totally different way. Some dies that I had not used much are now very useful when mixing and matching. I hope you will be able to continue posting a card every day. It can be very frustrating to see a whole pile of card samples on the TV and never see some of them. Now that they are on the blog they can be studied in detail.

Keep up the good work.

Best wishes
Jan

liz spooner said...

What I love about you and your cards Sue, is your generousity, you give us all the ideas and make us believe that we really can make the same as you.
Here's to another wonderful year, many thanks Liz Spooner.XX

Jan.moogie said...

A whole year of posting and card tutorials and still we cannot get enough of you. What I really like is the way you open our eyes to endless possibilities and sometimes unusual ways of using dies, stamps and embossing boards, not to mention colour and the use of different mediums. Today's card is a good example of using layers and textures. Wow Sue where did you get your ideas from?
x

Joanna said...

I just love your cards and all the inspiration you give to us and your dedication to all your followers
Thx Sue for all your hard work
Crafty hugs and snugs Joanna xxx

Yvette said...

Gorgeous card Sue
The thing i like best about your blog is the way it shows us how to look at dies, and colour combinations, in a different light, enabling us to see the many different ways to use them apart from the obvious.
I hope you will be continuing now your year is done.

Linda Jones said...

I can't believe it's been a year. Sue your talent is boundless & you are a constant source of inspiration to your fellow crafter's.

THANK YOU!!!
Linda A Jones

Carol S. said...

Hi Sue, I bought some paper ribbon in a Florida craft shop 21 years ago!! It is rolled tight and looks like paper string. You can unroll it and it is then ceinkly. I have cut an Aster flower die out of it and it looked great. Is this the paper you used? I bought masses of it, mainly brown! Love this card, so very pretty. Have a good trip and enjoy your time with your Mom. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Debbie said...

Hi Sue,
Firstly I just love this card and the colours chosen. I am forever popping by the blog to see what's new and well most importantly for INSPIRATION... you give us so much and I would like a to say a HUGE thank you :)
Hugs
Debbie x

Jolanda said...

your cards are always so beautiful and inspiring in the way you use the dies so differently. I would love to see new cards every day next year too!

Jean said...

Hi Sue I love your blog and your cards.
It was you that gave me the inspiration to make my paper flower wedding bouquet for my wedding last year
Love Jean

Jan said...

Hi Sue, I am a fairly new visitor to your blog, I only found out about it during the recent 4 day deal on Create and Craft. As you rightly say we only get a glimpse of your beautiful cards on the shows, this blog is a wonderful addition and a source of inspiration. Please keep up the good work and continue for another year.

nancyd said...

Hi Sue,I'm late today but as usual
a stunner of a card absolutely love the colours you have used and the dies are fab. I just used them today. We are all very appreciative of your blog for giving us all your tips so we get the best from our dies you give us great
inspiration with how to think out the
box really looking forward to another
great year. HAPPY BIRTHDAY and have a great time with your mum.
Nancyd xx

Unknown said...

Hi sue. I really like this card, i have tried the etched card will have to e-mail it for you to see, as always thanks for the inspiration julie x

gill said...

I love to look at your blog to see if I can identify the dies you have used and to get ideas if my mojo has deserted me. I can never make cards as beautiful and elaborate as yours but it gives me pleasure to even get close.

Unknown said...

I just love the intricate detail and inspiration you give. Putting colours together can sometimes prove difficult but you never have a problem. Thanks for inspiration

Anonymous said...

Good Evening Sue,
I have sat and read through ALL 344comments, what a delight to know that so many people, feel and think the same thing. You are definitely loved, admired and respected for what you give each day through your blog, the smiles you put on our faces first thing in the morning and the inspiration we recieve to craft another day.
Such a touching post today with all the comments. I loved reading it, I will catch you again in the morning.
Michelle (happy2craft) xxx

PaulineC said...

What a fitting card for your anniversary as it is absolutely gorgeous. So glad that you did decide to post every day as there is always something new and lovely to look at. Hope you have a good time in America.

Maid of Kent said...

Another beautiful card, I so like the colour scheme of this card. What a milestone Sue, it is some undertaking to post every day whatever is going on. You must know that you give us so much pleasure and seeing the card close up with detailed instructions is a real bonus. It is wonderful to see them on c&c but one does forget some of the instructions. Where here we just flick through your blog to find the required card. Have a wonderful trip to your Mum's and come back soon and safely. Hugs Ann

Roslynne said...

love all your postings sue you are such an inspiration realy lovely cards you are so busy yet always find time for your followers keep up the fab work just love all the designs you come up with

veronica said...

thanks for all the inspiration Sue! It's great to be able to catch up with shows that I have missed, and to have the chance to see the cards in detail

Dawn said...

Wow, a year...really?
I love having a card to look at each day, I enjoy seeing cards in colour combos I wouldn't usually try as it makes me see things differently and sometimes give them a try, taking me outside my comfort zone at times. Thank you for all your inspiration over the past year.
Another beautiful card Dawn x

Pauline99 said...

Hi sue
Congratulations on making it through a whole year of daily posting I have o idea how you did it as its such a commitment.
I have to say I get my email around 11.20 every day to link to the blog and I usually try to save it until I am parked outside the school gates waiting for my daughter as its my wee treat of the day and no calories.lol
I guess what I am trying to say is I know you will be there with some inspiration for me no matter what the days brings I can alway loose myself in a little bit of crafting.
Please please keep up the great work I don't know what I would do without it.
All the best Pauline

Unknown said...

wow a whole year already, you will definately have to do another ten!! You help us all so much with all your inspiration with these wonderful dies. I love todays card as usual the colours are so calm and love the use of all the frames... People always ask where I have got my cards from and when I say I have made them myself they ask if it is from a kit, the normal answer is "no from some plain white card, ink and dies..." Thanks again Sue and have a lovely trip and hope your Mother is well.. xxxx

Heidi said...

Hi Sue,

I have enjoyed looking at your blog everyday just to see the wonderful and different way that you use all of the dies. My bank balance suffers terribly as I want to recreate your masterpieces however they never look quite as good as yours. You make it look so easy :) Thank you for blogging everyday, long may it continue.
Hugs Heidi xx

Sue said...

Oh Sue to write down in a few words what your blog means to me would be too hard..you inspire me..you make me think 'out of the box' I look at my dies in a different way now..ones I never used have suddenly come to life because of the way you have made me think about using them. I would love another year and a lot longer..thank you Sue from the bottom of my heart..huggles hun xxxxx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue

What can I say, its another beautiful card. I have not long found out about your blog, I was told when I saw you at Ally Pally and have been hooked ever since. I am now waiting for C&C to get more Grand Caliburs in, so fingers crossed I wont have to wait to long. I love all your cards, your work is Inspirational, and you can tell how much you love your job.

Happy Crafting
Jean

Unknown said...

First of all thank you for inspiring us each and every day this past year!
What I love about your blog is the new and unconventional ideas.
Thank you :)
Second congrats on your over 3700 followers! (did you notice?)
And last but not least - your card today is amazing! I love the colors, the flowers and the layers :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, what can I say! it's difficult to choose from all your wonderful cards which to like the best!. I love all your ideas and inspiration you so freely give to us crafters. I enjoy seeing what you have to share with us every day. So I shall look forward to another year of inspiration from you. Many thanks.
Kind regardss

lorraine (classylady) said...

Sue YOU ASK IF WE WANT MORE absolutely NO DOUBT.

After 1 year and 365 stunning cards
from the number 1 crafter that is

S haring her knowledge and
U stintingly
E enthusiastic and energetic

W illing to help providing
I inspiration
L leading us to make better cards
S uch a nice LADY
O ur daily fix is A
N eccessity

keep going Sue
regards to you, your Mom and Daughter.

Lorraine - Scotland
xx

melanie said...

your blog is such an inspiration and what you do with the dies is stunning ,thanks for showing all your creations ,please try to keep up daily bloging as sometime`s the samples don`t get shown on C&C >melanie

Suzanne said...

Congratulations on getting to your year of daily posts - just looking forward to the next year - clicking onto you blog first thing in the morning just brightens my day - I love the inspiration you bring us all - your cards our wonderful and it`s a joy to have your blog to look. I think the number that have replied to your post and the reason you are number one on the crafty blogs tells of why we all love our daily fix - Suzanne x

Christine Hussey said...

Congratulations on posting everyday for the last year, a remarkable achievement and a huge thank you for bringing so much pleasure to our crating world. Your cards Sue are like no others, everyone truly exceptional and inspirational and my own cards have definitely improved thanks to you. Please keep posting your wonderful cards for ever and a day if possible, hugs Christine H xx

Barbarj said...
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Barbarj said...

Hi Sue,
Thanks for a year of fab inspiration.If you keep posting we'll keep following,crafty hugs
Barbara x

Phil D said...

Wow what a card Sue - Just so lovely as your blog is. It scarcely seems a year since you began the daily blog!! Congratulations and may you continue this wonderful sharing of your creative work.
Your designs, color contrasts and technique are so inspiring and a great daily lift to our creative spirits. Good wishes and happy times ahead.
Phil D

Emma and Susan said...

WOW thats some feat you have done, its not easy posting every day, but your designs are so special. Thank you for sharing these designs with us, I have gained so much inspiration over the months from your work, looking forward to another 12 months.
Love and hugs
Susan xxx

Howdy said...

Congratulations on your milestone achieved! What tenacity even though you have had to keep flying back and Roth to the USA and spend hours entertaining us on c&c.
What have I loved about the blog? Chat, spread of knowledge, the idea that I could maybe be as good ( though I never seem to be) as you, even though you make it seem ao simple. But most of all the inspiration to try something new from the. 365 different cards you have shown us.
Well done again and please don't stop.

Unknown said...

Thank you so much for all the cards you make and post, YES you should definitely continue your daily blog I need the inspiration as a new crafter. Looking forward to seeing you again on Create and Craft, enjoy your time in America but make sure you return to us. xxDawn

Anne O said...

Hallo Sue,
Congratulations on a years' worth of cards - I am new to your blog and am so inspired by the beauty of them. As a newcomer to using Spellbinder dies, I particularly value your clear instructions.
Thank you,
Anne

Barbara said...

I have to say that my crafting has improved so much since I started reading your blog...it always brings so much inspiration to me, and it's almost the first thing I check when 'logging-on' each day x Thank you so much for showing us all your beautiful work x

baglady said...

Hi Sue. You beat X Factor tonight! And that takes some doing.... so you must be doing something right. Your cards outstrip any previous of the like. Thanks Sue for your generosity of spirit -wish there were more like you around.....Hurry back from the States your public need you. Luv Linda.

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
Another winner for me .it is a wonderfull card
I think the inspiration you share with others is the thing I like best in a your blog.
you give so much of your time and you answer any questions asked off you so I just want to say THANKYOU
Have a fantastic time in America and I hope your Mum is feeling better
Love to you and yours
Take Care
Theresa x

Janice K said...

Happy Anniversary Sue!! Thank you for all the great inspiration your blog provides and please keep going for another year! The cards are beautiful and your explanations clear and easy to follow. Have a good trip. x

Donna Jones said...

Hi Sue,
Congratulations on a year of blogging your beautiful cards, I know I would have given up with the dies had it not been for your inspiring use of them, PLEASE keep your blog going for as long as you are able.
Thank you, enjoy your family time in America.

Donna Jones

Barbara said...

Gorgeous card Sue, love the pale colours. Have followed your blog daily since it started.
I only had square/round/scalloped spellbinders and never used them until I joined your blog. Now I have loads and cant stop buying them, its an addiction!!!
Your cards are works of art and your tutorials are so clear and easy to understand. I check in everyday to see a Sue masterpiece and hate it if I ever have to miss a day.
I hope you enjoy your holiday and come back all rested and refreshed.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Happy anniversary! Hope you are celebrating in style!
I started looking at your blog after meeting you on the C & C cruise in May, and I ve enjoyed reading it every day since. I look forward to reading the next 365 blogs!
I've been thinking about the thing I like best about your blog, but its been hard trying to pin one single thing down! There are so many! Firstly, it's the obvious ones, your cards are always so beautiful in so many ways and give us such wonderful ideas and inspiration. You have taught us how to look at our dies in such a way that we can cut a bit off here and there to make them work differently on our cards. But I think that as well as all of these reasons, I enjoy learning a little bit more about you. I like hearing about your life, your visits to the US, the demos you do and generally anything that tells us about who you are. So when we see you on the TV we can think 'I know her'!
I hope you have a well-deserved rest, you certainly deserve it! And enjoy spending time with your Mom. You will be missed! Love from, Karen brass xx

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Debbie Tinks said...

Sue lovely card.keep up the good work.thanks

Donna Brown said...

Another lovely card,you always inspire me and I have made some great cards. Although you are costing me a fortune because I want all the dies that you have used. Hope you go on to blog for many years. Have a good time in the States.

Christine said...

Gorgeous, love everything about it!
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x

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hazel said...

Good Evening Sue
WOW a year since you started these posts.Does not seem that long.
Before you started on C&C I can honestly say that I did not really bother with Spellbinders as i thought they were just another die to layer.Then i caught one of your shows on C&C and it was like- WOW you can do that with them.You have opened so much doors with using Spellbinders.And you are such an Inspiration to all us Crafters.My cards have went from looking Ok to comments like how on earth did you make this from family and friends who keep my cards now.Thank you for all the demo's and Inspiration on C&C and your daily inspiration with your cards on your blog.I now only make front cards and they stand perfect with your card stand that you showed us how to make with the dies...Look forward to seeing many many more of your stunning cards on this blog.Take care xx

Louise said...

Hi Sue, first of all many, many congratulations on a whole year of daily blogging and yes please I certainly would like more of the same! I have very much enjoyed making your blog my first port of call every day and never being disappointed as each new post displayed. I also love how creative you are with Spellbinders and have enjoyed trying some of your techniques on my own cards. Thank you also for such a comprehensive description each and every day - long may you continue. Have a great time in the States with your family. x

Debbie Tinks said...

Loved the blog.loved all your cards.keep up the good work.thankyou.

Jen's crafty bits said...

I remember the day you started and was so happy as indeed it is a shame if we can only see your wonderful cards for a few seconds on TV. I thought you were going to tell us all that you were giving up the blog for a moment, phew thank goodness it wasn't that he he.

Here's to the next wonderful 365 days of your blog posts :)

Enjoy your stay in the States :)

Hugs Jen Monteiro.

Debbie Tinks said...

Love the blog.the lovely card.keep up the good work. Thankyou

Brakkers said...

Your cards are so inspiring, beautifully made and photographed, and with full and detailed instructions. It's wonderful to see you on TV with your gorgeous and plentiful samples, then know that all the information will be on your fantastic blog. Congratulations on your one year anniversary, have a great time with your family in the US and hope to see you soon!
Anne (Leighton Buzzard)

supagran1947 said...

I have only recently visited your blog although I have been receiving e-mails of the cards you make and they are always so wonderful. You are so talented Sue. Today's card was absolutely gorgeous as usual. I look forward to the next year of cards from you.
Thank you so much
Wendy

trish from Wolverhampton xxx said...

Beautiful card as always

AnneRD said...

Hi Sue
Last year I happened to find the C&C channel and thought it would be fun to try cardmaking. However, I didn’t want to use ready-made kits, I wanted to find a way of unleashing any artistic ability I might have. Then I saw one of your shows where you were demonstrating Spellbinders and the Grand Calibur and was so impressed with the professional results they give.

When I met you at Ally Pally last year you mentioned your Blog and I have found it a great source of inspiration ever since. I love watching your demonstrations, but it’s great to see close-up photographs of the cards and written details of how you have made them; such good reference material. I am slowly collecting dies and embossing folders and hope to spend the long winter evenings honing my skills.

Please keep up the good work and aim for a second year of no-stop blogging!! Enjoy your time in the States with your mother, but don’t stay away from our screens too long.
Best wishes, Anne

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
I love your blog its the first site I go to when I open up my computer, you have opened up a whole new world for me YOU and Spellbinders have given me a skill I would have never thought I could have, THANK YOU.
this card is just lovely.
Love BrenLel






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Anonymous said...

Wow, now that's a great question to ask! For me it is the inspiration I get from your inspiration if that makes any sense ? I always know that if im staring at my dies and my mojo has taken a hike, I can come to your blog and re-inspire myself, I would just love to be a little more in touch with my inner creativity, its in there (somewhere lol) but like I say I come onto your blog and boom my juices are flowing again.
Thanks Sue for a wonderful 12 months may there be plenty more.
Enjoy your trip to America, stay crafty,
Oh yes and to days card is, as always , stunning!!
Take care and stay happy
Jane Walshaw :-)

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Paper Junkie said...

What would I do without my daily Sue Wilson fix? Another year? Yes please! love X

Vanessa said...

great card as always

I love the way you show us different ways of using the dies and embossing folders

thanks
Vanessa

Freda said...

Happy Anniversary Sue, However for me it's Happy Birthday because I just found your blog earlier this week. I feel I have missed so much and wish I would have found you sooner. I absolutely love your creations and dies. They have inspired me and your cards are just gorgeous. I will certainly be following you daily. I look forward to many more anniversaries and thank you for sharing your talents.

Tracy said...

I am a real newbie to crafting and love watching you on c & c. It is fantastic that you share your cards and blog everyday. They are absolutely wonderful pieces of art. Have a great time with your mum. Can't wait until you are back on c & c.

Abuzz With Creativity said...

Congratulations on a years worth of blogging daily & cards being shown daily too! Another beautifully elegant card here again Sue :-) thanks for all your inspiration, Claire xxx

Abuzz With Creativity said...

Congratulations on reaching your first anniversary of blogging daily with a new card for us to admire & use as inspiration! The card today is no exception. Really stunning & elegant. Thanks again, Claire xxx

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