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Thursday 14 February 2013

Sweet Friend

Happy Valentine's Day!  This one is probably the closest that I have to being appropriate for the day.  It has hearts and it's pink blush colour (not specifically Valentines, but oh well!)  I used the Cupid background and stamped it on blush card using a Clear Perfect Medium pad.  I heat embossed it with white powder.  I used Victorian Velvet Distress ink around the edges to bring out the soft image a bit more.    I stamped it one more time, but only used the bottom area of the stamp.  I inked one of the small text stamps from the Grand Sentiment set and stamped it in the frame and cut it out with the matching Antique tags One die.  I mounted it on foam and placed it over the same area on the original.  I cut one of the swirls from the Jewelled Flowers and Flourish set and a couple of leaves and added it with two pink organza roses and some Bakers Twine to the corner of my sentiment.  I stamped my main sentiment in the heart on the background and added another rose and leaves to the upper corner of the heart.  I pierced the edges to give a finished look to my card.  I think this one would be perfect for a friend for any occasion, not just Valentines day!  Finished dimensions are 6'' x 7'' in size.



179 comments:

  1. What a lovely card Sue and those flowers are to die for. x

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  2. A truly stunning card and i would give it for Valentines with a different sentiment. Love the organza roses too.

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  3. wow what a stunning card the colours are suttle and the flowers simply gorgeous hugs Corinne

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  4. Today's card is simply beautiful Sue the white embossed images are lovely.

    Crafty Hugs
    Heather Rogers xx

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  5. Good Morning Sue, stunning and love the roses.

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  6. Morning Sue
    Just love the card, and those flowers.
    Gail C x

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  7. Such a pretty romantic card today, I really like the organza roses, they are so delicate. Linda xxx

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  8. Good morning Sue,

    I love the background on this card, very chic... Happy V'day to you, I hope Colin has something special planned for you...hugs

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  9. These flowers are fab. And so is the embossing. Great card! hugs! xx

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  10. Morning Sue,
    Happy V'day hope you and Colin have a special one.
    What a very romantic card - really love the background stamp.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  11. Hi Sue this card is stunning love the roses happy velatines day to you and everyone tracy w x

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  12. Looks fantastic! You rock, Sue!

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  13. such a pretty card and love the roses
    Dot x

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  14. Hi Sue

    Gorgeous gorgeous card so pretty what a lovely background stamp and the colours you have chosen are so nice. I love the organza flowers this card is so suitable for lots of occasions love it.

    Hugs Annx without an "e"

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  15. Oooh, a really pretty, girly card, and I love the flowers. Happy Valentines day to you too Sue.

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  16. Happy valentines day everyone.
    I would be over the moon to receive a card like this, its beatiful.
    Sue

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  17. Lovely, lovely card, Sue. All of it. Gorgeous.
    Hugs Annie

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  18. Hi Sue, what a lovely card, that stamp is fantastic. Bx

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  19. Beautiful card, Sue, as ever - fabulous stamping and embossing and love those roses.

    'P' in Wales

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  20. Morning Sue, A really pretty girlie card today, loving the heat embossing and the organza flowers, beautiful.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  21. Hi Sue
    Another beautiful card. The roses are stunning.

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  22. Hi Sue, love that background, so lovely and you flowers are beautiful. A gorgeous Valentine's card so different from the norm.

    Wilma x x

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  23. GM Sue - I love this stamp - I used it for the hubby's Valentines card and think it will be good for anniversaries also. Nice organza roses - how do you get them to look so realistic?.
    HVD
    Clare W

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  24. Hi Sue,

    Only one word for it: Perfection!

    Happy Valentine's Day to you and all your bloggers.

    Hugs,
    Lis x

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  25. Hi Sue I just love this card and think it is very appropriate for Valentines.....I am still tempted with this background stamp but might wait to the beginning of March to see what you bring us. Take Care Love Michelle S xxx

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  26. Hi Sus,
    Really really pretty.
    Beverley W

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  27. Just beautiful Sue! Happy Valentine's Day! Carole Z X

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  28. pretty card Sue although a little pale for me-love the roses though,take care,x.

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  29. A fabulous card Sue. Perfect colouring.

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  30. Good morning Sue
    WOW! Today's card is so pretty I love this stamp and the colours you've used. This card ticks all the boxes for me thanks for sharing.
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  31. Hi Sue
    Wow what a beaut of a card, pretty in pink.
    Thank you
    LIzzie (serial copycat)xox

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  32. this card is so stunning

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  33. Good Morning Sue!
    What a pretty card ......I really like the background stamp, so effective when its embossed too!
    Love the Organza Roses I don't have that colour.........yet!
    LoveMarg

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  34. Love, Love, Love it Sue beautiful card, but don't think I will get one like this unless I made it myself or I could send my husband into my craft room to make me a card, dread to think what he would come out with!! Happy Valentines Day
    Dawn S. xxxxx

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  35. Hi Sue,

    Stunning card, love the colour and embossing.
    This would make a great Valentine, anniversary and wedding card.

    Donna Jones

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  36. Good Morning Sue. What a very pretty card. Love the flowers. It's my birthday today so I'll pretend it's my card from you.

    Val in Spain xxx

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  37. lovely card flowers are amazing .Laura O

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  38. Hi Sue,

    A charming card set off by the lovely organza roses
    love from Jackie D

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  39. Morning Sue Happy valentines day have you got any thing nice. Well back to this stunning card i love everything about this card ive got this stamp and it makes such beautiful card when you use white embossing powder. Take care Sue xxx

    Debs A

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  40. Lovin' it. So gorgeous, very appropriate for today.
    JazzaC x

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  41. Hi Sue
    Wonderful card, so pretty. As you say suitable for any occasion those flowers are fantastic.
    Audrey x

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  42. that background is gorgeous Sue!! lainey x

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  43. Hi Sue,
    a card for the girls, that's for sure. Love the roses.

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  44. Morning Sue, Wow, wow, wow. I would love to receive a stunning card like this from one of my friends. Gorgeous and love the colour scheme.

    Love June
    xx

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  45. Morning Sue,

    Beautiful soft and gentle card. Just right. X

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  46. Hi Sue
    Wow a lovely card for valentines day.
    Happy crafting
    Love Tina x

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  47. lovely card Sue, I think anyone would be thrilled to receive this
    Jane

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  48. pretty card with nice soft colours

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  49. Simply gorgeous and such beautiful flowers

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  50. A lovely card, very pretty love the flowers and the colours. X

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  51. Morning Sue, Happy Valentines hope
    you got plenty of card and flowers
    I got a lovely red rose arrangement
    and a lovely card not bad for being
    married for 49years big one next year.
    Back to your card stunning and love these flowers done some in
    navy for my daughters gift yesterday. Nancyd xx

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  52. Love the card Sue it is stunning, I love everything about it but i still struggle with the piercing around the edge never get it straight Jean Z xx

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  53. Ecco of Sheffield14 February 2013 at 08:40

    morning Sue
    What a beautiful card to start the day with - I agree it would fit any occasion and I defy anyone not to be happy receiving it.
    I really do love the colour scheme so soft and gentle just right for any lady of any age.
    Janet.x

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  54. Morning Sue

    The card is stunning!

    June x

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  55. Well Sue youve done it again ,this card is beautiful ,love the flowers.
    Marion

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  56. Good morning Sue.Another of your stunning creations! So delicate and romantic, and just right for a Valentine's card.
    Have a great day. Love and hugs. Hilary xxx

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  57. Hi Sue, this card is delicate, romantic and just so pretty!! I am a very pink girl so I love this one. Love Sam xxx

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  58. Hi Sue. Lovely card, just right for Valentines Day. The roses are beautiful. Take care.

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  59. This ticks all my boxes, what a beautiful card and I love the flowers. have similar in my stash so will definitely try this one out! Cheryl x

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  60. Morning Sue

    Love this! Love the font of the sentiment and that stamp is just lovely.

    Love Jean xxx

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  61. Morning Sue What a stunning card
    which I would have loved to received on Valentines Day. Love the stamped background and also how you have made the organza roses
    hugs
    Carol x

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  62. Hi Sue, would love to get a valintine card like this one, lovely delicate card xx

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  63. I think it makes a lovely valentine's card and anyone would be thrilled to receive it. Have a lovely day. xx

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  64. How gorgeous is this card!! It's beautiful Sue, I love everything about it. Thank you so much.

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  65. Sweet pretty in Pink.

    Jane xx

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  66. Morning Sue, This a really beautiful card. Love the colour and the roses are stunning. Hugs, Carol S.xx

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  67. Morning Sue, What a pretty card, I would love to get this as a Valentine's or anything else card.

    Love Rosemarie

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  68. Morning Sue...WOW stunning love everything about this card ... the roses are gorgeous...
    Happy Valentines day to all..

    Happy crafting
    Chrissie x x x

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  69. Morning Sue,
    Simply beautiful, love the organza roses. Happy Valentines Day.
    Lydia
    X

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  70. MORNING ALL
    Happy valentines day everyone. such a lovely card love the white embossing on the blush card

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  71. Beautiful card and those roses are my absolute favorites. Such a darling and any friend would love to get this sweet creation.

    Happy Valentine's Day! Hugs, Eemeli

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  72. Good morning Sue, wow what beautiful flowers, love the card too. Hugs xx

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  73. Beautiful card Sue. I would like to be your friend. X

    Sue Dunn

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  74. Hi Sue,
    Oh so so pretty, just love it.
    Have a good day.
    Gilly C

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  75. Beautiful. I do love this blush colour and fab flowers x

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  76. Happy Valentines Day Sue. This is simply stunning and one that I will have to have a go at. TFS

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  77. Happy Valentines Day Sue. This is simply stunning and one that I will have to have a go at. TFS

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  78. Morning Sue, gorgeous card suitable for so many occassions, love the organza flowers. Emma

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  79. Wow Sue this is so soft and subtle - very pretty.Hope you're well.Hugs Debbie x

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  80. Just beautiful, such delicate colours.

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  81. Happy Valentine's Day Sue. This card is just so pretty and I love the colours. I would love to receive a card like this. YvonneMayxx

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  82. Hi Sue,

    Stunning card. Simply perfect for today.

    Much love,

    Shirley T. xxx

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  83. Stunning card today Sue, I really love it
    Big hugs
    Max xx

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  84. Morning Sue,
    Such a pretty card for a Valentine and much more. Love the blush card, softly subtle.
    Erica x

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  85. Love this, it's so pretty and perfect for a valentines card. Love those roses! Maddy x

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  86. Beautiful card, love the roses.

    Clare x

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  87. This is so gorgeous Sue, and just my kind of romantic looks. It is so beautiful and sooo soft and gentle somehow. I juast love it.

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  88. Morning Sue,lovely card. Love the colour, the heat embossing really makes this card stand out .
    Love it all, Happy Valentines Day. Brenda Lel

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  89. lovely card Sue just up my street all girly did you make the flowers bet you did you are soooo cleaver
    hugs Ruth

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  90. lovely card Sue just up my street all girly did you make the flowers bet you did you are soooo cleaver
    hugs Ruth

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  91. Beautiful, this has to be one of my all time favourites

    Mol x

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  92. Hi Sue
    Stunning, I have just ordered the cupid stamp and can't wait to try it out . Every card I have seen you use this stamp on I have loved so I know I will have a lot of use from this stamp, all thanks to you.
    Love Jan x x

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  93. This card is so delicate looking, I love everything about it. The white embossing is stunning, and the roses georgous. What a lovely card to receive from a friend!

    XX

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  94. Morning Sue, what a gorgeous card, anyone would be happy to receive it. Have a happy day, take care, Jess x

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  95. Hi Sue
    A simply stunning card.Love everything about it.

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  96. Absolutely Beautiful Sue the colors are perfect x

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  97. love this card Sue this is a valentine card lovely

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  98. This is absolutely superb Sue - I love the colours and those roses are amazing.

    Hugs Sue Pxxx

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  99. Good morning, this is a very special card sue, I agree with all of the comments today, the organza roses are a fab addition combined with your excellent choice of colours..... thanks. vinnie

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  100. This is indeed sweet I love it.

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  101. Hi sue wow what a lovely soft and very feminine card this is, I love the organza roses and the justrite stamp is definitely going on my to get list. Love Lesley x

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  102. What a pretty card. Looks so sugary!

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  103. Ooh Soft pastel pink. Fabulous! With love & light Theresa. H

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  104. Hi Sue
    Oh my what a simply stunning card and as always great instructions, thank you.
    Margaret

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  105. Such an exquisite card Sue. Elegant and delicate! Looking forward to your shows in March!

    Christine
    xx

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  106. What a lovely Valentine's card Sue - simply beautiful roses and a gorgeous design. Hope you have a great day!

    Thanks, Susan

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  107. Another stunning card Sue.The organza roses are beautiful and soo different. love it XX

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  108. Another stunning card Sue.The organza roses are beautiful and soo different. love it XX

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  109. Stunning card, love the softness of it and the details are as always amazing! Take care Zo xx

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  110. beautiful, Sue...very romantic-looking

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  111. Good Morning Sue,
    Oh! My! Word! this is truly stunning.
    Love, Love, Love it.
    Have a Great Day

    Patricia xx

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  112. Enjoy your day and I hope that the card goes to a worthy person.

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  113. Hi Sue, just lovely . Lol Lynne M x x

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  114. Stunning card Sue love the roses xx hazel

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  115. It's a cute card - doesn't do it for me personally though. I can appreciate the skill involved :)

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  116. Hello Sue, Happy Valentine's Day to you and your bloggers. Todays card is sooo romantic, love the subtle colours and the embossing and flowers are gorgeous soo delicate.
    Have a happy day everyone.
    Hugs June xxx

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  117. Happy Valentines Day Sue, todays card is stunning and the colours are so soft ,I love the flowers,that blush card is fantastic,will you have it on your next show???????
    this card as you say could be used for many occasions,thank you for your inspiration.
    Smiles
    Ita

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  118. just when i think you cant get any better you do.........this is gorgeous..... PLEASE SUE HOW DID YOU MAKE THE ROSES....are they the way you do the usual ones with the red liner tape & then roll it round. OR some other way OR were they in your crafty stash ?????

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  119. A beautifully delicate card, especially for today for friends who don't have a valentine. This would cheer me up a treat if I received this from a friend. x

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  120. Hi Sue, nother beautiful card..:).xxx

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  121. Hi Sue

    I bet anyone would be glad to recieve this card.

    Best Wishes

    Julie Bee

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  122. A sweet card, the roses are lovely!

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  123. Love the delicacy of this card.

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  124. This is lovely Sue, it reminds me of Candy Floss - do you call it Cotton Candy??? Spun sugar on a stick or in a bag.

    Margaret O
    xxx

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  125. Hi Sue,
    Beautiful. The stamp is gorgeous, but the roses are FABULOUS. I don't 'do' Valentines as such, yet this design would work for so many occasions using alternative sentiments.
    Sue

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  126. Stunning card.Must try and find this stamp it's gorgeous Marlene

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  127. So classic and just stunning. I love that background stamp and the flowers are fab. Pat x

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  128. Afternoon Sue,
    A lovely card for any occasion I have all the elements for this one so definitely another one to try.
    Hope you have a happy valentines day!

    Jean D

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  129. Hi Sue,such a pretty card,love the flowers and the stamp and colours are beautiful,Sandra xx

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  130. Hi Sue
    lovely card embossing is stunning
    Margaret L

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  131. not usually a lover of pink and girly flowers, but this is a simply gorgeouscard
    Wendy xx

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  132. this is gorgeously pink and girly, love it x

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  133. wooow card love flowers and lace and color

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  134. A stunning card Sue love the organza roses so pretty i would have loved this card for valentines day but hey no LOL. Hugs Lynda XX

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  135. A gorgeous card in a lovely subtle pink. x

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  136. Hi Sue
    This card is simply stunning anybody would love to receive this card.

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  137. Hi Sue,
    I love your choice of card for today. So pretty.
    Thanks for the inspiration.
    Joan B.

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  138. Oooh I do love the white embossing its so effective, subtle but provides an elegant background and the colours are stunning, I do love Victorian Velvet, one of my faves..... x

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  139. I so love this and im seeing it in lemon and cream, black and red, black and white so many combinations xx

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  140. Hi sue. Gorgeousl card for today. Thankyou for sharing all your wonderful card creations with us. I love today's card. I love everything about it. Lots of love Tres x x x

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  141. Belinda Raven said...

    Hi Sue, such a beautiful card - love it! This stamp is rapidly becoming one of my favourites. Thank you for introducing me to it.

    Hugs, Belinda x

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  142. Lovely card. Those roses are perfect.

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  143. "Wow!" Such a beautiful card Sue. So soft & romantic & it reminds me of marshmallow colours. The background stamps are stunning (I'll have to get these!) & the organza roses are a lovely touch. What a gorgeous card to receive for any occasion. xx Love Karen xx

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  144. Ooooh & strawberries & cream! xx Love Karen xx

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  145. This is gorgeous. Great for Valentine's Day.

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  146. Hello Sue,
    Happy Valentines Day! Your beautiful card is extra special...how I wish my hubby will make me a card as beautiful as this. It is absolutely sweet and so delicate, and I'm loving the white embossing now....looks like you're very much hooked with it! Thank you for bringing us your lovely cards. We do appreciate your hardwork, your time and care that goes with all your cards. I love them all...hope you're having a lovely day!
    Lots of love, Aggie xxx

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  147. Hello Sue,
    Happy Valentines Day! Your beautiful card is extra special...how I wish my hubby will make me a card as beautiful as this. It is absolutely sweet and so delicate, and I'm loving the white embossing now....looks like you're very much hooked with it! Thank you for bringing us your lovely cards. We do appreciate your hardwork, your time and care that goes with all your cards. I love them all...hope you're having a lovely day!
    Lots of love, Aggie xxx

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  148. What a totally beautiful and feminine card. Love it!

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  149. What a beautiful card Sue. The flowers are gorgeous. xx

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  150. Classy card Sue. Flowers are beautiful.

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  151. Happy Valentines Day Sue,
    Another FABULOUS card today, very girly I like it.
    Love Marion x

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  152. I am loving all your white embossing at the moment and you have inspired me to try this again as I have been unsuccessful in the past. A really pretty and simply beautiful card Sue, love it!
    Anne from Leighton Buzzard

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  153. Hi Sue, stunning card, really pretty and pink my fave colour.

    Happy Crafting
    Jean x

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  154. Loved the card Sue, can you tell me what stamp you used for the background, and where from.

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  155. Sue this is really lovely, so soft and gentle but the detail of the stamped images simply draws you in to the card. Gorgeous!

    Su (Soop)

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  156. What a beautiful card I do so love the organza flowers.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  157. A really beautiful card Sue, love the flowers and just everything about it.

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  158. Such a pretty card. I love the white embossing,
    Sue xx

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  159. Very pink and feminine, lovely roses and fantastic embossing.Very pretty card Sue! Hope you got a nice card from your partner!!!

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  160. This is probably the prettiest card, I have ever seen :)
    Hope you had a lovely Valentines Day :)

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  161. Hi Sue
    This card is so beautiful. I love the colours, the embossing technique and the soft flowers. Another stunner.
    Regards
    Caroline MacH

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  162. Hi Sue,
    A beautiful card im kinda missing all the frou frou now, so the organza roses are a welcome!! bring back the ribbons and bows & pins pleaseeeeeeeeee!! and can't wait to see you back on my screen next month, its been way hey hey too long xxx Vick
    the-artful-codger.blogspot.com
    My YTChannels vixcrafts & saturatedcanary

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  163. Gorgeous card today,late with my comment but still love it. Mabex

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  164. Lush! What a sumptuous & elegant card Sue, xx Jan

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  165. Wow, gorgeous! I love the embossing and those flowers! Hugs, Hanneke

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  166. Well Sue, i can honestly say this is one of my favorite cards i have seen all year. love the stamped back ground, will have to keep my eyes pealed for that one, clean and simple

    happy valentines day, crafty hugs Julie-Ann

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  167. This is absolutely beautiful! xx

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  168. Hi Sue
    Well Wow Wow Wow this card is definitely in my Top 5 of your cards
    Its looks so delicate and loving but yet when you read the tutorial it all comes together in a manageable way
    Must go and have a go
    Hugs
    Sue XXX

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  169. Hi Sue
    wow what a wonderful card. Love the flowers. Yes anyone would loe this card for valentines.
    Born again spellbinder
    Nadine xxx hug

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  170. What a beautiful card, love it

    Vie
    x

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  171. Hi Sue, stunning as always, love the Roses. Hug Melody xxx

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