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Wednesday 17 July 2013

Live Laugh Love

Hi guys!  This one is a bit different for me, but I just adore this die set called Buntings and Buttons from Just Rite stamps. First thing, I stamped my sentiment in the lower corner using a black Archival ink pad on coconut white card . I embossed it using my Cascading Hearts embossing folder.  I matted it with a thin red mat to set it off a bit.  Next I cut several of the different buntings out of red, white and black card.  I stamped a few of them with the matching stamps in black, others I left blank and one of them, I inked.  I used a Snow cap Adirondack pad through the die on the black card.  I really like the way it gives it a blackboard effect.  I stamped the individual banners with different letters to spell the word "friend."  I glued the buntings across the card, crisscrossing them at different angles.I added small bows tied from Bakers Twine in red or black as accents.  Just to give the card a more playful feel, I added some red and black buttons to the bottom as embellishments.  I finished it off with my piercing around the edge of a double white mat.  I love the way these buntings could be used for so many occasions, don't you? Finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 8" in size.  All for now, Sue x








163 comments:

  1. Wow! This is different but I love it so bright and cheerful

    Crafty Hugs
    Heather xx

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  2. What a fun cheerful celebration card, it is great. Hope you enjoy your visit with Mom and then the CHA

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  3. Very cheerful card today. Love all the colours.
    Hugs Sue x

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  4. When I saw this card I just had to buy the set, It looks such fun and I know I will reach for it time and time again. Brilliant card xxx

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  5. Very different card,but a bright and cheerful summer one. Xx

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  6. A lovely, cheerful card, it would brighten up any bodies day. Have a good trip.
    Take care

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  7. Good morning Sue
    I've never been keen on bunting cards until I saw your card it has totally changed my mind. I love everything about today's card and I guess it's another thing to go on my 'I need' list lol.
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  8. morning sue,lovely fresh looking card ,waiting for my dies to arrive
    best wishes to you and your mum
    norma

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  9. Morning Sue
    Not a typical Wilson original - very whimsical and cheerful, suitable for lots of occasions.
    I love it.
    Enjoy the time with your Mom.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  10. Morning Sue
    lovely cheerful card have a good time with your family. Eagely awaiting to see the new spellbinders.take care Kitty

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  11. Morning sue wow what a different card i'd call it a happy card as it would cheer anyone up. Take care Sue xxx

    Debs A

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  12. Hi Sue
    I agree with earlier posts - a happy smiley card,
    Best wishes
    Anne

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  13. Good morning Sue I agree with other posts this card is bright and cheerful. I hope you had a good journey. Enjoy your time with your mum. Love Jackie

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  14. Wow! This is different but I love it! Great cheerful design.

    Hugs,
    Eemeli

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  15. I love this one ! So unlike your usual cards but very striking !
    Crafty hugs Rachel x

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  16. Morning Sue, I love this card, I saw it on your show. I have this bunting and buttons die, and use it quite a lot as I love bunting. Loving the colours and the embossing.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  17. Not so different, Sue, in that it still has your unique take and style! A bright smiley card. I love it. Hugs Annie

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  18. Good Morning Sue,
    Loved your sample cards from this set of dies and stamps, such a useful and so cute combination. Todays card is so cute.
    Have a lovely day with your Mom.
    Michelle(happy2craft)

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  19. Morning Sue, superb card nice and clean. Have a great day.

    Love June
    xxx

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  20. Really like this card. It has a clean simple look.

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  21. Different, but quite lovely.

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  22. What a lovely fun card Sue, enjoy your time with your mum.

    Hazel

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  23. Morning Sue, what a great card very summery with all that bunting. Have a great day and stay cool.

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  24. GM Sue - as some others have said, different but it still has SW style. Hope you had a safe journey - 32C forecast here today! too hot for me.
    Rgs
    Clare W

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  25. Good morning Sue, this is different but I really like it! Love Jean xxx

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  26. Hi Sue, this is a real fun looking card.

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  27. Hi Sue what a fabulous card So different, I really like it

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  28. Totally different from other cards. I am amazed! Hope your visit to Family and looking forward to the tv link when you are at the CHA cherylx

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  29. Hi Sue.
    Bunting always looks so full of fun. I like to use it for thank you cards and get well soon cards.
    Have a good trip
    Hugs
    Linda in County Durham

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  30. Hi Sue
    I love using bunting on cards, my latest ones where for a new baby and did the baby's name.
    Have a great time with your Mom and the CHA, have your show on record next week.
    Happy crafting
    Love Tina x

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  31. Hi Sue,
    Love the bunting. Thanks for the tip on how to line up the stamp to fit the matching die.
    Veronique L

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  32. Love it Wen I saw u demo these dies on C&C I thought how pretty & cud b used for many occasions BUT I just know that I wudn't be skilful enough to line up dies & stamps

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  33. Hi Sue. Wonderful, differet style for you, but wonderful. So crisp, clean and fun. My wish list has another item on it, lol! Enjoy yourfamily time. Take care.

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  34. What a happy cheerful card I love it Sue. xx

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  35. Hi Sue, yes different for you, no huge bow, only little ones. Love it, and my favourite colour combo. Bx

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  36. Morning Sue, I loved this card when I saw it on C and C, it is so summery. Hope your trip goes well.

    Love Rosemarie Fishlock xx

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  37. Hi Sue

    I love this card so simple but striking.

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  38. Wow -so different from your usual style but I love it Sue,take care,x.

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  39. Love this card Sue
    just like summer .X

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  40. Dear Sue What a fun card, I think it is wonderful! It still has your trade mark with the twine being bows! A great card for a teenager which can be difficult to make. Take Care Love Michelle S xxx

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  41. A great card which would be super for those BIG birthdays!! x

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  42. Very different Sue love it very fun and on trend xx hazel

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  43. Not quite so keen on this one Sue, it's not yur fault the dies jus don[t really appeal to me

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  44. A really nice fun card Sue,i keep saying i will get my button box out .

    Elaine H X

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  45. Hi Sue,
    Very different for you but I love this bright cheery card.
    Great for friends who are not quite into Flowers and Bows.
    Have a Great Day

    Patricia xxx

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  46. A different but really lovely fresh feeling card. A great for many occasion. Sarah h

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  47. Just the time of year for this card...Gala's Fete's etc. Very summery feel. Mabex

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  48. Such a different card today Sue, but lovely nonetheless. It's a fun card, looks very effective. Great for youngsters and men too!

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  49. Good morning Sue,

    As you say it's something different for you, but I still like it. It's bright and cheery and as has already been said would be suitable for all kinds of celebrations. Have a great day
    Margaret A

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  50. Hi Sue

    Love this card so cheery reminds me of Summer Fete's all the bunting so many uses for kiddies cards celebrations etc etc....

    Hope you had a safe journey take good care.

    Hugs Annx without an "e"

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  51. Really bright and cheerful, I love it

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  52. not sure on this one Sue.
    Marion H

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  53. Sue, lovely cheerful card today. Different from your usual style, but very effective. Jean

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  54. Hi Sue - What a fun card - great for a teenage boy I think. The stamps are great for scrapbooking too. Hope you had a good flight and are enjoying your time with your mum.
    YvonneMayxx

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  55. I ordered this set on Sunday and they arrived yesterday! I'm looking forward to using them.

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  56. Gorgeous card. Decided I couldn't afford this set on Sunday but wish now I hadn't listened to myself! Can see lots of uses for scrapbooking as well! Ho hum!!
    Marion xx

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  57. Hi Sue
    Very different but sunny and cheerful. Would be great for any occasion.
    love Jan x x

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  58. Hi Sue, this is a really bright & cheerful card, great for any celebration. Love it!! Hugs Sam xxx

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  59. Morning!A very different card but a very happy one.Love it!....Christine xx

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  60. Hi Sue and everyone. Im afraid Im with Lacelady and Marion on this one. . . Just not for me today, sorry. Think its the buttons as much as anything as Im not a fan of them on cards.
    Have a wonderful visit with your Mum. x

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  61. Hello Sue
    I love the buntings they really turn a card into a celebration for someones Birthday !
    Love the colours too!
    LoveMarg

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  62. I like the effect of this card and as you say Sue totally different for you. But it has a fun aspect to it and can be usedfor many different occasions. I think it would work well as a graduation card too. Enjoy your visit across the pond. Hugs Sonia x

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  63. Fun and cheerful card useful for many occasions.

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  64. Lovely Bright Cards Today. Elaine x

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  65. Rose in Chester17 July 2013 at 08:47

    Hi Sue,
    hope you arrived safe and well, ready to enjoy yourself with your mom.
    Never knew that bunting could look as good as on your card. You are a real magician - it's such a lovely card.
    Hugs, Rose

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  66. Hi Sue,Absolutely fabulous!, Jackie. x

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  67. WHAT A BRIGHT AND HAPPY LOOKING
    CARD SON DIFFERANT I JUST LOVE IT

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  68. this is a real fun card, bright crisp colours, love it. hugs x

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  69. Good Morning Sue. What a bright, happy card. Very pretty and good for so many occasions.
    Love val x

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  70. Hi Sue,
    Hope you had a good journey. A bright happy card love it.
    Lydia
    X

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  71. Hi Sue, a striking card. Love it x

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  72. Hi Sue,
    Oh wow, this is a very different card for you but I just love it. A really fun and funky card suitable for young or old and any occasion. Thanks once again for sharing your creativity
    Beverley W
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  73. Morning Sue, a very bright and happy card today, so many uses for the bunting new baby, graduation, wedding, etc. enjoy US, take care, Jess xx

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  74. So different but still love it!

    Mol x

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  75. Jackie Calvert17 July 2013 at 09:34

    Hi Sue. Completely different today, great for those who prefer less fussy cards.
    Enjoy your visits and the CHA.
    Love from Jackie C XXX

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  76. A very clever card Sue. Love the colours and die set..(think I might have to go buy this set!)
    Enjoy your trip - looking forward to seeing all the new releases...
    Take care.
    Hugs
    Heather W
    x

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  77. Hi Sue such a sunny feeling card love it give my love to your Mom love Jean Z xx

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  78. Very different but happy and cheerful. I can see this card also as a party invitation or celebration card. Enjoy your trip home Sue.

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  79. Hi Sue, This is a lovely jolly card!! Simple but so effective.The colours are just right.

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  80. Luv this card ( I've been looking at these dies for a while now and thought they were a little expensive especially if you buy the set and the matching stamps) but may have to re-think xx GailT xx

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  81. hi Sue, what a bright and cheery card for today, love from Jackie D

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  82. Hi Sue,
    Now in Italy and have found a wifi hotspot. Love the card will make a wonderful children's card.
    Gail C x

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  83. Just loved the set when I saw you demo it. Had to have it. Now just need for it to arrive! What a happy card. xx

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  84. Lovely card Sue, this would make a great card for a special occasion or to personalize it for someone special.

    Hope you got home safe and your Mom is well.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx

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  85. Fabulous card Sue, lovely stamps and love your colours, Kate xx

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  86. Really pretty card and so very different for you but still love it and yes it could be used for lots of different occasions x Beverley

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  87. HI SUE
    A LOT DIFFERENT TO YOUR USUAL STYLE BUT I LIKE IT. EVAN LIKE THE BAKER TWINE BOWS. VERY CUTE. I FEEL LIKE A PARTY
    BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
    NADINE HUG XXX

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  88. Hi Sue
    Love this card it's so fresh and simple, and suitable for anyone
    Best wishes, Pat

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  89. Hi Sue
    Certainly a different look for you but one that I really like. It is a very happy, cheerful card that would certainly make the recipient smile.

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  90. Was checking these dies out yesterday, great inspirations using them thanks xxxx

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  91. Lovely fun card Sue, I love the bright colours. Pat x

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  92. Great card Sue, very bright and cheerful and quite different to your usual style. Love it.

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  93. Hi Sue
    wow what a fun and happy card i love it i must get this set what a great change this card was.hugs sarah xx

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  94. I like that it is not too fussy and flowery.
    KISS - Keep it simple sometimes
    Have fun with mum
    Thanks for your inspiration
    Magizzy47

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  95. Hi Sue, a really bright, cheerful and fun card.

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  96. Hi Sue, today's card is really different, but I really like it.

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  97. Morning Sue,

    Love the feel and look of this card. So different from the usual.x

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  98. Bright and fun card, not really my kind of style but I can see some occasions it would be suited too, tfs

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  99. Hi Sue. A very unusual bright and fun card for today !! I was not to sure about the bunting dies and stamps but I love the card you have made with them. I am not to sure they are something I will use that often but I think they may be a good idea for my step daughters birthday as I think this is the sort of thing she would like to make cards with. It is more her style. I think we would probably both use it for scrap booking projects so as I am writing this I think it will be added to the wish list !! Have a great time with your mum. Lots of love Tres x x x

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  100. What a fantastic card, it would jump out at you even if it was hiding behind others (which you just wouldn't do). I love it xxxx

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  101. I love this card, its a bit different to your usual style because of its simplicity but it still looks elegant!

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  102. Hi Sue
    Not your usual type of card at all, but its great and I love the sentiment
    Audrey x

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  103. Hi Sue,
    Well you aren't wrong there! it is very different for you! its a cheery card but not for me, hugs Vick xx

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  104. Hi Sue very different for you ,but it is stunning,could be used for lots of occasions.
    Smiles
    Ita

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  105. Yesterday was beautiful, elegant, classic Sue. This one is simple but really special. So inspiring, I want those dies!!
    Caroline H

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  106. Hi Sue, super card, very eye catching

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  107. Hi Sue

    Like this card, very patriotic.

    Best Wishes

    Julie Bee

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  108. Hi Sue,
    This card is definitely different for you- no frills and bling, making it suitable for the men in our lives. TFS
    Hugs,
    Trish x

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  109. Hope you had a pleasant journey and that you are having a great visit with your mum. Give her our love. I can appreciate the work which has gone into this card but.......and I hate saying this.... "It doesn't get me excited enough to want to buy the dies". I wouldn't use them enough to warrant the cost as there are so many of the others which you use that I NEED. Sorry!! Hugs. Pauline A. x

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  110. Hi Sue

    What a lovely card. Much different from your usual style. Clean and fresh looking.

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  111. Hi Sue a lovely celebration card nice for the younger people lovely and bright. Hope your mom is ok and enjoy your time together
    Hugs Lynda Brock xx

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  112. Hi Sue,
    What a lovely card. Its so summery and fun. It is very adaptable to all occasions too.
    Have fun on your trip.
    Alison B. x

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  113. Such a simple and effective card Sue - love bunting!

    Susan

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  114. I love the simplicity of this one! It is really cheerful too.

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  115. Now that is what I call a Happy Card, so cheerful and fresh.
    Well done again Sue
    Hugs n stuff
    Carol B

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  116. Hi Sue

    I thought the same as Heather T, but when I saw your cards on Sunday with all the lovely ways the buntings were used I had to purchase them. I can't wait for all my goodies to arrive. I think I will have to be dragged screaming out of my workroom. I can feel take aways coming on...who wants to stand in a really hot kitchen when you can be in the workroom playing. :-)

    Kind regards

    Tina X

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  117. WOW, Totally different from your usual Sue. I do like it though, smiley and cheerful. Hugs, Jen :-) x
    Krafty Keepsakes

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  118. Hi Sue, are you sure you made this one!!!Lol! A great CAS card and love the buttons. A very bright and cheerful card. Hugs, Carol S.xx

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  119. Hi Sue, are you sure you made this one!!!Lol! A great CAS card and love the buttons. A very bright and cheerful card. Hugs, Carol S.xx

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  120. Live this card Sue! It's like a breath of fresh air, so full of fun and with bright colours. Thanks for the inspiration. Maddy x

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  121. Hi Sue,

    Different card today, clean looking alternative to flowers, I like it.

    Much love,

    Shirley T. xxx

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  122. Hi Sue, a fresh bright card but not for me I'm not really into bunting but saying that it is lovely but i wouldn't buy that particular die set x Sorry.
    hugs
    Jean D

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  123. What a happy card, Sue. Sent everyone Best of British with Union Jack and home-made bunting last year as it was a great 2012 for us Brits. Wish these dies had been around then!! A good fun card and as you say, with lots uf uses.
    Hope you and Mom are having a great get-together.

    'P'in Wales

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  124. Not usually keen on bunting stuff but this card is really cute - just shows how you can make a person change her mind!

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  125. Hello Sue, This is a really fun card - jolly and bright. BUT I have to confess I do not like buttons, I've have a thing about them (Phobia) since I was a child can't explain why - There's always one who has to be different!
    Hope all is well with you, Love Brenda Lel xxx

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  126. Very different but bright and beautiful.
    Helen Bx

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  127. Hi Sue, something totally different but it had to be made by you - it's got bows on it! I love the fresh feel about it.
    Frances

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  128. This one makes you smile for some reason not sure why.

    Jane xx

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  129. This card is so very useful

    Baby pink for new baby girl or blue for boy

    Shades of browns or blues for mens birthday

    Same but pinks for ladies

    Great anniversay or engagement or jaz up for a wedding

    Very, very versatile

    Thanks Sue

    Vie
    x

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  130. A fun , bright card, love it!

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  131. Great card today Sue, lots of fun and versatile. Kind regards Joanne K x

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  132. Good afternoon Sue,
    Todays cards takes me back to being small and watching all the carnival floats go past and gather at the big park for Gala Day, loved by children OLD and young alike. I think this card would bring back happy memories to most adults of a certain age that took part on the floats dressed up or just following behind them to the park for the annual great playtime where everybody joined in.
    Sorry that's diverting from your beautiful card which has just the right amount of bunting to make it look great. Thank you once more,
    Love and crafty hugs
    Norah

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  133. Hi Sue,
    What a great fun card. This is going on my to make list.

    Margaret O
    xxx

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  134. Yes Sue, this is different for you..but it's wonderful! I love it, Carole Z X

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  135. Brenda Lel.........
    You are not the only one. I too hate buttons and as for second-hand ones - uugh. Have NONE on any clothes, just metal whotsits on jeans which I can cope with.
    Won't admit publicly as it is seriously weird. Just thinking about touching them makes me feel sick. What a couple of saddos we are. However, it's not life threatening or harming anyone else.
    Heaven help us.

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  136. Not my cup of tea but certainly different.

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  137. woooow card love it cant seem to craft this weather myself !!

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  138. Another stunning creation here Sue. You just seems to be unstopable in gorgeous cards right now, and this is really amazing work.

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  139. what a beautiful card Sue. Your card reminds me of the Summer Gala's when i was a little girl.
    Take care
    Hazel G x

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  140. Hi sue
    A little different but I like it please keep up the designs thank you

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  141. It's different. Simple but nice choise of colors :)
    Tasteful as ever :)

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  142. Hello Sue, What a fun cute card, so clean and crisp and love the Bakers Twine bows, the bunting dies are perfect for invitations and baby cards. Think I might have to invest in them later, as I bought too many goodies, which arrived today, he he he, can't wait to play.
    Have a lovely day with your Mum.
    Hugs June xxx

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  143. Hi Sue - Well this one is different, clean, simple and well designed, as usual. It's good to see something different!
    ValCxx

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  144. What a cheerful card Sue, so bright and full of fun. Anne x

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  145. What a fun summery card today, very different but great as usual Kathy xxxx

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  146. It is different for you - and it's great!

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  147. Love it. Very funky
    Luv
    Karen xx

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  148. Hello Sue
    What a bright and refreshing card and goodness me little bows! Love this different but very cheerful card.
    Hope you had a good flight and are enjoying the time with your Mom, take care.
    Margaret corgi owner

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  149. I love this card Sue, its really eye catching, bright and cheerful!
    Hugs Hayley x

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  150. I love this! It's fun. I never would have considered using 'Cascading Hearts' for this design, but it works brilliantly. Great colours too!
    Sue

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  151. This card has quite a patriotic appeal.

    Susan x

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  152. Belinda Raven said...

    Hi Sue, I like this card - so cute.

    Hugs, Belinda. X

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  153. Lesley sinclair18 July 2013 at 01:06

    Hi sue I love this card it's so bright and cheery,I like a lot of others didn't think I wanted this set but I think you've changed my opinion and I might need to buy it lol. Hope you have a safe journey and look forward to your show next week from cha. Love Lesley x

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  154. TRULEY IS A LUSCIOUS CARD TODAY. I
    JUST LOVE IT

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  155. TRULEY IS A LUSCIOUS CARD TODAY. I
    JUST LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.

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  156. Hi Sue this is a lovely bright clean cut card. Could be adapted for many uses by changing colour, wording etc.

    regards
    Lorraine - Scotland
    xxx

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  157. This is a really cheery card, lovely for the summer :-)

    Diane from Glasgow xx

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