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Wednesday 27 February 2013

You Are The Best

Hi crafty ones!  Here is one for you if you just need a really quick, but elegant card.  Milk coloured card with black accents gives it a simple elegance.  I started by just embossing the milk card using the Petite Fleur embossing folder from Couture Creations.  It has a nice open area in the centre for your focal element.  I stamped the frame from the Justrite Grand Sentiment set in black on milk card.  I picked the sentiment from the set as well and stamped it in the middle of the frame.  I cut it out with the matching Decorative Labels 8 die and used a bit of Antique Linen to highlight it while it was still in the die.  I cut one of the larger dies from that set out of black card.  I cut it in half and matted it as a shadow on my frame, just peeking out around the top and bottom edges.  I tied some black tulle around my card and into a bow on the side.  Not wanting to leave the knot showing, I added a black Dazzler and two stick pins as accents.  I cut up some black rhinestone swirls and added then in opposite corners (I love a bit of the bling!)  Don't you love getting this kind of card, not for any particular occasion, just because you are the best!  Finished dimensions are 7" x 7 1/2"
 in size.  All for now, Sue x







168 comments:

  1. WAUW this is soo gorgeous Sue, really elegant work, I´m amazed.

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  2. Hi Sue. It may be a quick card, but oh so elegant and stylish!!
    Enjoy your Sunday. Love and hugs. Hilary xxx

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  3. Hi Sue, wow a great Sunday twosome. Love both these cards and liking the mesh ribbons.

    Love June
    xx

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  4. Hi Sue, this is a very elegant card - I love black and white and like the message says - You are the best

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  5. Good morning Sue,
    I love easy yet amazing cards, I think the black and white combo is my favorite. Thanks.

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  6. GM Sue - a very operatic and dramatic effect - lovely - another must try!
    Rgs
    Clare W

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  7. This is a lovely card Sue I love the way you have bordered the background it makes the sentiment really stand out - love it!

    Crafty Hugs
    Heather Rogers xx

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  8. Absolutely stunning Sue, love it x

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  9. Morning Sue
    Now this is a true Sue Wilson card - very stylish and elegant card. Really liking the monotone.
    Nobody would know that this was a quick and easy (hah) card.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  10. Good Morning Everyone.

    Another amazing card. Sue is such a fabulous card maker a true inspiration.

    CeeBee

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  11. Luv luv luv black and white
    Elegant and stands out a mile amongst other cards
    Lyn Waddell x

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  12. This is beautiful Sue. I could see it making a lovely wedding invitation, it's so elegant.

    Hugs, Michelle E xx

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  13. Hi Sue what a great card love what you have done to t his card the bow looks great I have some net aim going to try the bow out of it Tracy w x

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  14. Hi Sue, gorgeous card, sometimes black and white is just so perfect. Bx

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  15. Good morning Sue
    I love the monotone look it looks so elegant, I have never used net on a card but I am going to try it because its looks so pretty. Today's card is another 'Sue' masterpiece and the sentiment says it al 'Your the best'
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  16. Very elegant! The black and white is absolutely timeless ,love your style!

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  17. Morning Sue,
    Not a big fan of black on a card but I think this works well, can see I will have to give this a go!
    Gail C x

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  18. Hi Sue,

    Beautiful, love that its a quick card too.

    Donna Jones

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  19. Hi Sue, love this card. Very elegant . Sally

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  20. Morning Sue, Lovely card this morning i really like black on white cards they are really effective and this one is true to form!! love the effect of the net too. Hugs Sonia x

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  21. Hi Sue
    Yet another stunner - don't know how you do it but so glad you do.
    Beverley W

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  22. Good Morning Sue,

    This is stunning, I love that sentiment..............yep! YOU ARE THE BEST!!
    Thank you for all the wonderful inspiration.
    Have a Great Day

    Patricia xx

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  23. Hi Sue
    Another stunner, so clean and elegant, will definitely have a go at this one.
    Love Jan x x

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  24. Lovely card Sue. It's very 'balanced' and would work in so many different colour combinations.

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  25. Morning Sue, A truly elegant and classy card today, loving the milk and black combo, and the tulle really makes the card pop, it is lovely.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  26. elegant and sophisticated

    luv n hugs

    Beth

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  27. Hi Sue
    I love the black and white cards as they can be for any occassion.
    Happy crafting
    Love Tina x

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  28. Morning Sue,

    Very pretty card. The decorative labels are a favourite of mine they always add a touch of elegance!

    Alice xx

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  29. Hi Sue. Beautiful. Very elegant and I love black and white combo. Take care.

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  30. Thanks so much for a great elegant but quick card

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  31. Very elegant card and looks simply to make .Melanie

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  32. Love the monochrome look and this is a simple, elegant card, useful for every occasion xx

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  33. Ecco of Sheffield27 February 2013 at 07:49

    morning Sue
    As you say Elegant!! Black/White always hits the high spots doesn't it. Simple but very elegant. I haven't made my mind up about folders with spaces inbetween the pattern yet - perhaps it's because I never seem to get a really good result. As I always say but I will continue to try. Looking forward to seeing tomorrow's card.
    Janet x

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  34. Fabulous, Sue. Late for work... But had to have a look, my morning is not complete if I haven't seen your blog!! Love Annie

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  35. Morning Sue,

    A truly beautiful and elegant card, black and white always makes such a statement! Love it!

    love Jean xxxx

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  36. Hi Sue

    Gorgeous card so elegant love it really like the black tulle around the card and then the bow with the "bling" and the black swirls gorgeous..........

    Hugs Annx without an "e"

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  37. Morning Sue well to say its a quick card its absolutley stunning. Its really elegant and i like the sentiment that you have used. Sue can you tell me where to buy the tulle from as its a change from ribbon. Take care Sue xx

    Debs Artliff

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  38. Hi Sue, really elegant, love it.

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  39. The bling makes this card - don't have any but maybe for a very special occasion. Like it a lot. Thanks, Sue.

    'P' in Wales

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  40. Gorgeous card Sue love the black and white theme. Love your ribbon bow.xx hazel

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  41. big thumbs up from me.......love it. Great sentiment too.

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  42. Hi Sue Another fantastic card...love the colours! Take Care Love Michelle S xxx

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  43. Hi Sue
    Love the monochrome elegance today.

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  44. Belinda Raven said....

    Hi Sue. What a fabulous card - so elegant! Huge bonus that it is a quick one to do. Thank you!

    Hugs, Belinda X

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  45. The sentiment You Are The Best really sums you up Sue - you've given us yet another beautiful and elegant card which anyone would be pleased to receive. YvonneMayxx

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  46. Hi Sue i think its all been said ,it is an elegant looking card ,love it.
    Marion

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  47. Brilliant!! Love it!! Mabex

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  48. So elegant Sue, love it!

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  49. Morning Sue,
    Beautiful, elegant and classy. Love it.
    Lydia
    X

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  50. Good morning. Well done Sue on giving us another inspiring card. These simple yet elegant cards say it all really and anyone would be over the moon to receive it as it's a real work of art. xx

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  51. Morning Sue
    WOW WOW yes it deserves two for this beautiful elegant card - black and white is so effective, love the stamp a must to try
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  52. very pretty Sue, i love black and white very elegant Jean Z xxx

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  53. Good morning Sue,
    At the risk of repeating myself - stunningly elegant. Love it.

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  54. GM Sue,
    Elegant and classy, love the colour combo.
    Gilly C

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  55. Really love this, so elegant

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  56. Hi Sue,
    Yet again another stunning card. X

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  57. Hello Sue,
    Very elegant card love the sentiment, black and white are such a classy combo......... Just love all of it!
    Love Brenda Lel

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  58. Back to monochrome my favourite. Very stylish. Love it.
    JazzaC x

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  59. Hello Sue!
    Yes! a lovely card to receive its lovely!
    LoveMarg

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  60. Morning Sue, another stunning card
    love the monochrome just so elegant
    and the decorative labels 8 dies
    are gorgeous.
    Nancyd xx

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  61. Terrific card Sue, love that diecut with the matching stamp and your black swirly petals are so beautiful. Great colour combination. Maddy x

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  62. Such a classy card. Simple but stunning!

    Thanks, Susan

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  63. Black and white is always a stunning look and this is no exception, really beautiful
    xx Sandra

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  64. Good Morning Sue,
    You cannot beat monochrome, classy, stylish and with the wow factor!
    Using the tulle makes such a beautiful bow, so pretty!
    Which are your favourite of the latest release of dies Sue? Always useful to know which ones we will get the most use out of!
    Warm Springtime Hugs,
    Sandra Riley xxxx

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  65. Morning Sue

    Such a beautiful card today, very elegant

    June x

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  66. Sue
    Really classic. More ideas for my dies - thanks again. Love this card - and I need more stamps, they make the dies even more versatile.
    Regards
    Caroline MacH

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  67. Hi Sue.
    It may be a quick card, but so elegant and stylish, might have to do a similar card for a friend whose birthday is Sunday thx Sue x

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  68. Morning sue, very elegant, black and white make a great statement. Another super card from you. Take care, Jess x

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  69. Morning Sue, lovely card again!! Love the ribbon. Emma

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  70. Hi Sue, very elegant card, simple but stunning.Hugs, Hilary

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  71. Very classy card Sue and the sentiment is very appropriate to you. Looking forward to next week Edwina

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  72. This is beautiful and so elegant.

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  73. Good Morning Sue,
    Thank you, but actually YOU'RE the best! This card is fab-u-lous. For starters I love black and white designs - always an elegant look.
    The background is lovely with the open area in the middle and the Grand Sentiment is 'Justrite' with Decorative Labels 8 (must get these dies). I'm getting carried away, but yes I would love to receive a card like this just for the heck of it. Neeee-ver gonna happen! LOL
    Sue

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  74. So nice to see such a lovely card which doesn't take hours to make. I also love the simplicity of the design.

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  75. Beautiful card, very elegant.

    Clare x

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  76. Morning Sue,
    What a lovely, elegant card.
    Erica x

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  77. Hello Sue, WOW this is sooo stylish and elegant, the monochrome look is always classy. The sentiment is apt as you are SIMPLY THE BEST. Love the tulle and bling.
    Have a great day everyone.
    Hugs June xxx

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  78. Hi Sue, Fantastic card n love every thing about it. Must say B/W is one of my favourites.
    Have a good day.

    Love June
    xx

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  79. Hi Sue,

    Today's card is very elegant in it's simplicity like everyone else I love black with either White or cream it always looks so classy.Thank you for such stunning designs as always.

    Hugs
    Jean D

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  80. Hi Sue
    Lovely elegant card, love the ribbon
    margaret l

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  81. Where do you get your ideas? I LOVE the bow x

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  82. Another stunning card Sue. Really love the black and white combination.

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  83. Love this card black and white is such a classic combo, and i love the die cut rectangles, i really like using these and i find it tends to soften the stark black and white .... still a fav tho, just like coffee and creame xx gail from eastbourne

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  84. Lovely card sue - very elegant. pat x

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  85. Hi Sue. This is a gorgeous card today !! I love the black and white colour combo. The dies you have used are just brilliant and look really pretty layered up. The stamp sentiment is great to !! I love the bow and pearly swirls . There is only one thing I am not to keen on and that is the background folder. I do not really like the folders that have a space in the middle of them. Apart from that I think this is a very elegant and stylish card. Love Tres x x x

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  86. Morning Sue,

    Beautiful card, and as you say it could be for any reason, quick and very effective.

    Love Rosemarie xx

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  87. Hi Sue
    Love it, definitely the kind of card to enjoy getting.
    Audrey x

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  88. Hi Sue, this certainly does not look like a 'quick' card. Very nice xx

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  89. Hi Sue WOW OWE this card is stunning,crisp,elegant and colour combo.is lush,I love black and white,as you say for any occasion and the swirley pearls give that extra Wow
    Smiles
    Ita

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  90. Hi sue what a lovely quick and simple card,and black and white or cream always looks so classy and elegant. I love the tulle you've been using lately it makes a lovely change,I have lots in white,wonder if you can die it with ink? Must give it a try!! Looking forward to Monday love Lesley x

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  91. Hi Sue.
    I finally got round to joining the blog so this is my first un-anonymous post!
    I love this card, especially the shadow effect. Very effective.
    Look forward to tomorrow's offering.
    Tina x

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  92. WOw!!! what a truly simple but stunning card.

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  93. Like the shadow idea a lot and the font type on the sentiment. x

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  94. Hi Sue

    What a stunner, very classy.

    Best Wishes

    Julie Bee

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  95. Hi Sue
    less is more card, and very quick but very effective and pretty. Doing the shadow die behind a die is one of my favorite tricks (learnt form you). Yes fab card again
    Born again spellbinder
    Nadine xxx hug
    nzillingworth@hotmail.com

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  96. Stunning card Sue. very elegant.

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  97. Hi Sue Have just received this folder unfortunatly My Mum is no longer with us but will certainly make other cards with it hugs Corinne

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  98. Classic and great

    love this card today Sue

    Vie
    x

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  99. Hi Sue, WELL I THINK 'YOU' ARE THE BEST!!!! I totally love this card, everything about it, the style, the simplicity, the colours - it's amazing, just like you. Love Sam xxx

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  101. Good afternoon Sue, this card is stunning black and white, so good together,beautiful! Sandra xx

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  102. Love, love, love this card. Black and white are sure favourites with me.

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  103. Hi Sue
    Love this card the mono tone is one of my favs
    I'm all set for next week shows
    Thank You
    Lizzie (serial copycat)xox

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  104. Very classy, sue. Love it

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  105. Another winner Sue and one that shouldn't take to long to make,thanks for the dates for your shows-seems like ages since you were last on air,really looking forward to them,take care,x.

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  106. Hi Sue, This is the card we had a sneeky peek of a few days ago!! I love this sort of card. Quick but still stunning. Hugs, Carol S.xx

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  107. Always inspirational Sue thanks!

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  108. Hi Sue,

    Lovely card - we could all send this card to you - You are the Best!!!

    Much love,

    Shirley T. xxx

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  109. gosh.. well i see it as change the sentiment & you have a card for all sorts of occasions. love it. thanks Sue. x

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  110. Beautiful card Sue! I love the black & white effect. Kind of like puttin on the Ritz!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards every day. Hugs Lori

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  111. Hi Sue. Wow such a classy, stunning card. I just love black and white. Thanks for all the inspiration. Hugs. 3362 Jan.x

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  112. Stunning and elegant great inspitation, thanks
    Wendy xx

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  113. I dont know how you keep coming up with such beautiful cards, but I'm glad you do, so that we can have all the inspiration! Keep it up please!

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  114. Hi Sue

    Fab card. Don't you just love decorative labels 8. You can make frame all your stamped images with this one.
    Pat S Witney

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  116. Beautiful but simple and easy to make. Has all the Sue trademarks, bow, hat pins, dazzlers and flourish!!!!!

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  117. Sue you are the best and a great card again Kathy xxxx

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  119. Another brilliant card Sue. So regal. You cannot go wrong with Black & White!I don't think I have ever seen two cards the same.
    Well done! I look forward to seeing your cards each day what inspiration you give us. Thank you.
    Love Jacquie xxx

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  120. Just love the monochrome look Sue. Can I ask please what do you store you Spellbinder dies in as you must have so many.

    xxx Kim

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  121. Definitely my kind of card Not too fussy

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  122. Good evening Sue, wow never posted this late before :)beautiful quick card. Hugs xx

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  123. Another gorgeous card!

    I do love the idea of it being a quick card. Sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day to fit in our crafting, so having a card that can be done quick and still looks as gorgeous as yours is perfect just perfect.

    Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

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  124. Hhi Sue gorgeous card, you are the best by giving us so much inspiration.

    Wilma x x x

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  125. Lovely card can't go wrong with black and white.

    Jane xx

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  126. I love this one its stunning x

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  127. Really lovely especially the net bow.

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  128. This is such a lovely card, the ribbon is geogous.

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  129. The monochrome look is so classy, a lovely card. x

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  130. Your genius has appeared again Sue on this beautiful and elegant card. right up my street!
    Val C xx

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  131. In my experience there is no such thing as a quick card! I'll have to take your word for it. Am I the only one out there that makes a meal of everything? Quick or not it's a great card Sue and when I get around to making it one day I will time myself. love you. X

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  132. Love this!!!

    Mol x

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  133. what a beauty! love the justrite stamps and man you make them look awesome on cards x

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  134. Another very classey card, love the mesh bow with the dazzler, really good texture on both... black and white along with white on white have to be my favourites, with most other single colours and white coming a close second, always so clean looking... keep up with the bling... xx

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  135. Hi Sue
    YOU ARE THE BEST with spellbinders you really are the spellbinder queen love today's card as always
    Take care
    Theresa

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  136. Very elegant a lovely card Sue the sentiment says it all YOU ARE THE BEST Lynda xx

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  137. Wow, such a gorgeous and elegant card! I love the swirls and embossing. Hugs, Hanneke

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  138. Beautiful, elegant - and quick to make? It doesn't get any better than that! Love everything about it Think it just went to the top of my long list of favourites.
    Sue xx

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  139. Hi Sue
    Beautiful - what more do I need to say! Just got my new project book - have to say I think it's possibly better than the first. Your samples are gorgeous. Well done.

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  140. A very beautiful and Elegant card Sue
    Love those pearl Flourishes they come in so handy and they are Gorgeous..x

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  141. Gorgeous card again Sue, love monochrome cards. Love the netting bow too.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  142. Lynn / Crafty Nanna27 February 2013 at 22:38

    Great card Sue, I really love it, have to say it wouldn't be a 'quick'card if I tried to make it though!
    Hugs

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  143. Gorgeous Sue. I love the simple elegance. You can always rely on Black and White. tfs
    Hugs
    Heather
    x

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  144. hello Sue

    Another elegant card.

    Thank you.

    Diana

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  147. Hi Sue,

    Oh WOW, it really doesn't matter what you do with B&W cards they just look good but you have done a fantastic job with this one, as ever!! I love it, hugs, Vick xxx
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  148. Good morning Sue, I love the clean lines mood that you are in the now with white and just the one colour. Todays card is so appropriate as we are white with frost. Can't wait for your shows to watch and record, just for back up you understand. Have a good day, Love Norah x

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  149. Hi Sue. What an elegant card, love the black and white theme.
    Alison X

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  150. another elegant black and wwhite card itend do these colours for men not usely with a bow x

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  151. Love this card and looking forward to catching some of your shows.

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  152. Love the uncluttered look and the stamped frame to the sentiment.

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  153. So simple yet so elegant Sue I just love this and sorry but wil have to add this to my must use Sue as inspiration collection. Mind you, there arent many of your cards that dont inspire me - if any.

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  154. hi sue what an elegant card i love black and white it never ages x

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