Happy Sunday morning to everyone! I am looking forward to today's Tool Shed show from noon to 2pm. I hope you can join me for some lovely demos and new products! We have, however, brought back the Delicate Aster die set by Heartfelt Creations. If you have been on the hunt for this one, look no further as it is finally here again. I started this card by cutting the Adorning Squares using the new custard coloured card. I just used the inner insert dies and kept the outside shape the square pattern. I used the inner frame to cut it into a frame so my sentiment could show through. I stamped my sentiment in black archival ink on white card, then glued the square piece to it so the white showed through the decorative cuts. The sentiment is from the Gratitudes set by Creative Expressions. I then cut the Resplendent Rectangle die and nipped the top and bottom edge off to use as a border behind the opposite sides of my square focal element. I mounted this piece on another piece of custard card that I used the Bracket Border insert to cut a decorative bottom piece. I used the same die three times to create a frilly design for the bottom portion of my card. Using plain vellum, I cut several of the Delicate Aster dies to create a few flowers for the top of my card as accents. I used two die cuts per flower then offset them to create a fuller flower. I added 8mm pearls to the centres as accents. I matted the card with a double mat of coconut white card. Using the white Cosmic Shimmer PVA glue, I added glue dots around the edge of the card to complete it. Finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" in size.
Now on to the winners of the Comment Game. Since I was travelling last week, I have two sets of winners to post today. The first set (from the previous week) are:
Jacqui oakes-alcock!!!
Ali B!!!
Clarissa!!!
The winners from this week are:
Linda in County Durham!!!
Janice Wallace!!!
Helen Barker!!!
Congratulations! Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your prize. Your name could be listed here next week, you just have to leave a comment on the blog! All for now, Sue x
Now on to the winners of the Comment Game. Since I was travelling last week, I have two sets of winners to post today. The first set (from the previous week) are:
Jacqui oakes-alcock!!!
Ali B!!!
Clarissa!!!
The winners from this week are:
Linda in County Durham!!!
Janice Wallace!!!
Helen Barker!!!
Congratulations! Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your prize. Your name could be listed here next week, you just have to leave a comment on the blog! All for now, Sue x
148 comments:
Lovely Card today Sue, the Aster dies are gorgeous. Good luck with your show.
Good Morning Sue,
Yet another stunner, I love the use of those Bracket Dies. I have them but never even opened the packet yet, must rectify that today.
Looking forward to the show.
Good luck hope you sell out of all you have to offer.
Have a Great day
Patricia xxx
GM Sue - love the use of the brackets and asters. Good luck for the shows today - I am sure they will be fab with all your marvellous demos - will be watching and recording.
Rgs
Clare W
What a beautiful card to show us on what looks to turn out to be another lovely summers day. The colours used are just right for today. Cannot wait for the tool shed, have a good show.
Take care.
Lovely card today. Love the custard card. I've got the bracket dies but don't use them enough. Will put that right today! Looking forward to the show today, my credit card is trembling in anticipation !!! lol
Marion xx
Hi Sue. Beautiful card. I love the vellum asters. Good luck for the show. I hope you get to do lots of demos. I will be watching and recording. Enjoy yourself Sue. Take care.
Beautiful card I love the custard card. Good luck with the shows.
Crafty Hugs
Heather xx
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Love the card and the asters are so pretty. Enjoy the shows today xx
Morning Sue,
Another lovely card, I have the Aster dies and just love them. I will have a go at making this card. Looking forward to the show.
Gail C x
'morning Sue, another lovely card, I'd forgotten about the fab. aster die. I really must get that and the bracket die. Taping the shows in anticipation Whoo-HOO!! Mabex
Morning Sue
A very beautiful and gentle gift for a Beautiful already warm sunny Sunday here in Burgundy.
I say gentle as the colour scheme would be wonderful for a gentle newborn and would suit either gender.
As usual your formats are fantastic. I so do love the bracket dies. Am trying to get organised for 12.00 your time today with fingers cross that signals don't die on me.
Janet x
Hi sue
What a beautiful card love the aster dies must get my hands on this one thank you Tracy w x
Good Morning Sue,
A lovely card, the bracket die is great. Looking forward to 12pm.
Have a great show with Dean, lol.
Congratulations to all the winners.
Michelle(happy2craft)
Hi Sue lovely card ,aster die really pretty x
Hi Sue
Very pretty, love the colours.
Have a great show today,I am just getting ready to go to the craft show at Doncaster.
Congratulations to all the winners.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
Morning Sue thank you lovely card
Imust buy the bracket die
have fun today even though you are working take care Kitty.
Lovely yummy custard, Sue, such a gentle colour, and the asters so pretty in vellum. Feel the Wants coming on!
Have a great show.
'P' in Wales
Hi Sue,gorgeous card again,thanks for such good ideas.Will be GLUED to the telly for your show. Jackie. x
Unusual delicate colours and the asters are superb. Have loads of flower dies but must get this one. Can't wait for today's shows xx
What a lovely subtle card, I love the colours and the aster dies are gorgeous. Will be tuning in at 12, have booked the telly and my seat for the two hours lol.
Love Jan x x
Another lovelycard. I'm recording your showas i'm in work today-Hospital Pharmacy opens 7days a week & just typical i'm working today!!
Michele.
Hi Sue!
Great card love the custard card which I have lots of LOL!! I love the way you did the asters as I am terrified of vellum so haven't tried using the tiny bit I have!
I'll see you at noon. Can't wait woohoo!!
Celina :) :)
Morning Sue, beautiful card and love the custard card. Have bracket die's and tried to extend it but not mastered it yet :(
Recorder set for 12 and looking forward to seeing you on the box again n good luck.
Have a great day and congratulations to the winners.
Love June
xxx
Gorgeous card Sue, love the aster flowers.
Wish you a great show today, Kate xx
Hi Sue
very pretty card, love the custard colour. I have all these dies, I just needed some inspiration ...Thank you.
I'll be waiting at noon for you to pop into my workroom, I will be glued to the telly. Enjoy your day, I know we all will. What a lovely way to spend our 34th anniversary. :-)
Kind regards
Tina X
Good Morning Sue!
Love the Custard card......I love any shade of cream.
Looking forward to the Tool Shed today!
LoveMarg
Sorry forgot :- Congratulations to all the lucky winners. :-)
Such a beautiful and delicate card today-good luck for the show today.
Good morning Sue. Looking forward to your show today, I have the aster die and love it too. Will miss you in August and look forward to September. Xx
Morning sue another great card i really love these bracket dies. I us my asters diez all the time. Have a great show will be watching xx
Debs A
Good morning Sue the card is gorgeous the asters are so pretty. Congratulations to all the winners. I hope the shows go well. We will be travelling back from Suffolk so I will miss them - such a shame. Love Jackie
Hi Sue
Very pretty card gorgeous. I have my Grandson staying this weekend and he is at my side He says your card is out of this world ( He Likes it) Have a great show today will record it and watch later. Or may get to watch some live.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Very pretty card this Sunday .looking forward to midday !
Crafty hugs Rachel x
So retty and delicate
Good morning Sue and everyone. Lovely card and great that's its quite flat in this age of expensive postage.
Looking forward to the shows. x
Hi Sue What a wonderful card and love the custard colour. I cannot wait for your shows today, I have already set up the recorder as well as watch them! Take Care Love Michelle S xxx
Good morning Sue
I love the delicate colours you've used today I must get some of the custard card. I'll be travelling home when your shows on but have set my recorder so will watch it when I get home. Congratulations to all the winners
Hugs x
Heather T
A very delicate card Sue - I have loved the aster die since I saw you demonstrate it at Ally Pally. So looking forward to your show today. Will be recording it too. Have a great day, YvonneMayxx
A lovely, lovely card today, Sue. I love everything about it, the asters are a gorgeous flower to work with and in vellum look beautiful. Will be watching today, can't wait!
Hugs Annie
Morning Sue. Yet another fabulous way of using different dies. A beautiful fresh, summery card.Looking forward to the shows today. Love and hugs. Hilary xxx
Good morning Sue,
Another lovely card -you sure do spoil us. I love the colour combo and the dies - and best of all, I HAVE ALREADY GOT THEM ALL! So all ready to try and creat.e something equally lovely.
Have a great show today - I'll try and turn in on my I-pad.
Hugs, Rose
Morning Sue, Another beautiful card, lovely colours, gorgeous die-cuts, and beautiful aster flowers.
Looking forward to your show today and your fabulous demo's, I will have to record as I won't be back from Church in time. Hope it all goes well.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Hi Sue
Gorgeous card. The asters are beautiful and I do like the custard card.
Audrey x
Don't think my computer shows this card to it's best advantage Sue.love the astor dies.Will miss the 12 o'clock show as I am working and recorder isn't.Still VERY annoyed at c&c for cancelling the 5 o'clock one.Have a fab time,take care,x.
Lovely card Looling fwd to later
Such a delicate and pretty card today. Nice colour too. I have the Delicate Aster Dies and they're lovely. So glad that you'll be featuring them again today.
Hi Sue love the aster flowers ,will be watching the show ,too hot to do any thing else ,well thats my excuse.
Marion H
Luv the custard card and luvin the bracket die frilly effect xx GailT xx
Hi Sue, lovely card using beautiful custard card stock, and aster dies . Looking forward to today's show shame it's only the one but never mind one better than none! Enjoy your show!
Hugs
Jean D
Great card Sue, looking forward to the show.
Good morning Sue
Yet another beautiful card so fresh looking too, love the colours and die cut flowers.
Do hope all goes well today, can't wait, already looking forward to seeing you at CHA and September!
Margaret corgi owner
Morning Sue,
Stunning card, love the design and the aster flowers are so lovely I have only had my set a couple of weeks but haven't stopped using them they are so pretty.
Hope the show goes well.
Congrats to the winners.
Lydia
X
Lovely card Sue, the bracket die and asters are beautiful. I'm recording your show so I can watch it as often as I like! Pat x
Hi Sue
Lovely delicate and summery card for today. It's a bit overcast in Durham at the moment, but supposed to get out later in day, so you have brought some sunshine to us! I love the aster dies and use them a lot. I've got the bracket border too, but haven't used it yet, so that will have to change! Good luck for today - looking forward to it.
Morning Sue, lovely fresh looking card today, the aster dies are gorgeous. Good luck for your shows today, have set to record as I am out for today. Take care, Jess xx
Lovely card sue nice and Bright and summery will be watching the shoe sue and tapering it love from kath x
Hello Sue,
Gorgeous card today, it matches the weather 'bright and sunny' love it.
Enjoy your show today, I will have to record it as we are going to visit family in Essex.
All the best, Brenda Lel xxx
Morning Sue, I love the custard card and the flowers are so delicate. Good luck with the show.
Love Rosemarie Fishlock xx
Lovely card.
Gr Elly
Good morning Sue,
Another super card to start our day with - I love it! I'm so looking forward to seeing the show today and I'm sure you'll understand when I say "break-a-leg".
Have a great day
Margaret A
Hi Sue,
Lovely card - just love the Astor dies for flowers.
Beverley W
Good morning Sue, a very pretty card and I love the effect you've created using the bracket border die. I hope I can catch the show today. x
Morning Sue, another lovely card, I do love the colour of the custard card. Congratulations to all of the winners.
Have a great show today,
hugs Lynn
Morning Sue,
Such a delightful card today, the asters are gorgeous and I love the die. I'd love to get my hands on the custard card but can't seem to get it anywhere! sob! Looking forward to your show at noon.
Congratulations to all the winner too.
Love Sheila xx
Lovely card, looking forward to your show today, will set the recorder so I can edit out the presenter when I'm watching lol! Good luck, maddy x
Love the Aster dies, I use them so often that I could almost do with two sets!!! loving the custard card, its it lovely and not too in your face.
Have a great show today.. xx
Hi Sue, pretty card today. Hope everything goes well with today's shows. Kind regards Joanne K x
Hi Sue, another beautiful card today. Those flowers are so delicate!! (hence the name I suppose LOL) I'll be watching later - can't wait. Love Sam xxx
Stunning card Sue love the Asters. will be recording to watch later xx hazel
Very Pretty love the custard card it looks totally different in the flesh looks more peace on the photo.
Jane xx
another fab card ,love the colour Laura O
Morning Sue
Another super card, those Asters are so very delicate.
Looking forward to tuning in later it will be fab to have you back on our screens.
TFS
Hugs
Amandax
Hi Sue love the card the bracket dies are lovey, will be watching today love Jean Z xx
Hi Sue, beautiful sunny card. All time favourite flower is the Aster die. Lol Lynne M x x x x
I have the Asters Sue, but not the bracket dies! Oooh I feel another purchase coming on. Looking forward to the show, shame they cut out your 5pm one, especially as you would have done all the work for the demos! Still I expect we will see them here in due course.
fab card and the sentiment says so much for me, as my family are off to Bristol today ready for my Daughters Graduation of her masters degree in Bristol Cathedral tomorrow. Have a good demo. hugs x
Hi Sue. A beautiful card today !! I love it all. It is very pretty and summery. I love the custard colour card but have not managed to get hold of any yet. I have the Aster flower dies and they are gorgeous. They are one of my favourite flower sets and I use them all the time !! I love the bracket dies to but I do not have them. You have used the Adorning squares die to. I have these and they are just beautiful dies and perfect for making a male card with. I can't wait until 12 midday to see you on tv !! I am angry with c+c fior cancelling your 5pm show. They did this to Julia a few weeks back to. There are not enough shows on c+c with you and Julia in and on top of that they then go and cancel more !! What on earth are c+c playing at ? Hope your show goes well. Congrats to all the winners. Lots of love and best wishes to you Sue love Tres x x x Ps I have ordered the DVD you made in Scotland. I. Can't wait for it to arrive !! Love Tres x x x
Such a pretty card Sue, very delicate looking. Love how you have die cut the background piece for added interest. You never cease to amaze with your fab ideas.
Good Morning Sue. Love the custard caaard and this caard is so lovely i could eat it.
Looking forwaard to todays show.
Love Val x
Hello. Very much looking forward to seeing you back on our screens again today. Have to press record as I'm out which means that everything will be sold out but luckily, like the beautiful asters, things do come back in again eventually. Lovely card which would be stunning for a wedding. xx
Hi Sue, love the card. Looking forward to your shows. Why do C&C cancel yours and Julia's shows? x
roll on mid-day.
Very pretty summery card today Sue. Looking forward to your show. I have the aster dies but must get the bracket dies.
Hugs Sue x
Another beautiful card Sue .
See you in the tool shed later
take care
Elaine H X
Sue. A very pretty card. The custard card is so summery. I'm sat in front of the tellybox waiting for the toolshed! Jean
Great card Sue. Look forward to the demos on c and c.
Hi Sue, another amazing card, looking forward to the shows today. Congrats winners. Bx
Nice card Sue X happy crafting
Good morning Sue, lazy day for me today, the card is lovely. I'm going to set the recorder in a mo to make sure I have your show to watch later, but I am still planning to watch it whilst doing the ironing.
Have a great show. Sally x
This is a different kind of card today and I must say I really like it. Hope the show goes well for you today, really looking forward to seeing all your demos. Love Sarah
Nice card Sue X happy crafting
Beautiful card as always Sue, love this Custard card with the White looks so fresh and summery. The Bracket Dies really make this card look really special.
I use the Aster Dies quite a lot they make such a beautiful addition to any card.
looking forward to watching you today.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
Pretty card Sue, really looking to todays shows, tfs x
Beautiful card this morning Sue, I loe the aster dies and the aster flowers, and the brackets they are so delicate.
Hugs, Jen :-) xx
Krafty Keepsakes
WAUW another stnning blue card here today Sue. It´s gorgeous and well made.
Biiig CONGRATULATIONS to all the lucky winners here today too. Please have fun with your goodies ladies and have a wonderful day everyone.
Hi Sue, another lovely card. I am looking forward to the show today.
Beautiful card Sue - love the colour combo. Enjoy your show - (my recorder is primed and ready)!
Hugs
Heather W
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Hi Sue
What a gorgeous card. I have some of these dies and others that I can use instead. I've never tried flowers in vellum before. I love the effect.
It's soooo hot here! Too hot to garden, so I'm just going to have to watch C&C instead!
Best wishes
Anne O
Beautiful card, love the flowers. Looking forward to watching your show.
Clare x
Hi Sue
Love this card today. Although the custard card looks pale pink on my computer. . I love the bracket dies
and using them in this way is so effective. Look forward to seeing your shows today. Will be recording as usual.
WOW what a soft feminine card. Looks pink on screen and is so pretty
regards
Lorraine - scotland
xxx
Morning Sue, perfect day, lovely card for today, just about to watch you on C&C, and to top it all, I have just seen that I have won a prize this week.
Many thanks
Janice W
This pretty card looks even better in the close-up photos, such a lot of lovely details.
Morning Sue. Very peachy, lovely. Watching you as we speak, am in heaven!
Love from Jackie C XXX
Very pretty card Sue.
Margaret O
xxx
Once again Sue a fantastic card.
Love the vellum flowers and this custard card is gorgeous.Will be watching the shows today.Woop woop I've won a prize.
Many thanks
helen Bx
I do like the delicate asters dies. Must say thank you for the 'fire and ice' technique - watching as I type.
Susan x
Hi Sue
Another pretty card.
Best Wishes
Julie Bee
BEAUTIFULL love all well miss you
stunning card again today sue real nice colour as well . hugs sarah xx
Hi Sue
Have just finished watching you on C&C loved the fire and Ice technique
sat in amazement watching you demo it was like watching you in the flesh again from last Saturday. Your such an amazing lady Sue
Only bought a few items today could of bought so much more but spent a good bit last Saturday.
Take care
Hazel G x
Hi Sue,
Stunning card - you were brilliant on Tool Shed - when you could get a word in!!! Ordered loads.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxx
Hate custard, love custard card!
Great show but hate the fact that you're not back for ages!
Sue,
I loved watching the show from Kokomo IN, your fire and ice is fantastic and the cards wonderful as always. Miss you on tv so it was great to have you here this morning... Thanks xxx
Good luck with the tool shed - might catch the second half whilst I'm doing my ironing!!
Love the top square section of this card - it would be a stunning small card too.
Thanks, Susan
Hello Sue, Really enjoyed the demos on tool shed, you were brilliant and the samples stunning. Today's card is so pretty and summery, love the asters and the custard card, had to order the card and a few other goodies, so glad I ordered the distress markers when I saw the spritz demo, beautiful results, did look like a watercolour.
Congratulations to the lucky winners, enjoy ladies.
Have a wonderful afternoon everyone.
Hugs June xxx
Another stunner. I have the bracket dies but haven't got round to using them yet. Must get them out x
How wonderful to see you on C&C to day. It's too far between you shows!!!
Todays card is lovely and simple. Very effective :)
Hi Sue,Irish sports on the T.V, so will have to wait to see your show later.
Stunning card again ,I love the way you used vellum for the flowers.
Safe journey home.
Smiles
Ita
Very cheerful and bright!
Hugs,
Eemeli
Hi Sue, i have not been on for a while (work). I managed to see some of your show this morning. i also got the bunting dies and stamps cant wait for them to arrive.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend
Happy crafting
Chrissie x x x
Hi Sue, what an enjoyable 2 hour show this morning. Loved everything in The Tool Shed and those delicate asters dies are stunning. So pleased I already have mine, just NEED the stamps to go with them.
Do you know when the Heart Lattice Folder will be available again please?
Loving the 'custard card stock'
Hugs
Christine xx
Hi Sue Very pretty card, enjoyed
the show, Thanks for the double embossing demo. I'll have a go.
Already have the daisy dies so got the stamps for them and the bracket borders. Keep Cool!
Sue
This card is fabulous. I love the custard card and those bracket dies. Congratulations on the brilliant Tool Shed show today you packed loads of ideas into it for us.
Regards
Caroline MacH
Would never have thought of this in a million years. Gutted I missed the Tool Shed, I'm hoping I can find it or a replay and tape it from there.
Have a great Sunday, what's left of it.
Love
Jo x
So cross today. Forgot to set the recorder and missed the show. Grr. Love the card.
Stunning and I loved the show! Thank you for all of the tips and techniques xx
Hi Sue,
Love the bracket die and the asters.
Veronique L
Hi Sue, Just watched the recording of the Tool Shed. Great show and loved the new techniques. Beautiful samples too. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Hi Sue,
Beautiful card again today.
Great, happy Toolbox show, really enjoyed you demonstrating lots of new (to me) techniques, technically faultless; I shall look forward to lots of attempts to reach the heights of your professional skills.
Pleased to see the 'old' Damask dies back; I love them.
Thank you so much for a very enjoyable two hours.
Hugs,
Lis x
Lovely Card Sue, saw it on C&C. Elaine x
Hi Sue - Gorgeous card today, once again. Love the decorative cut and the aster die is beautiful.
ValCxx
Hi Sue a stunning card love the bracket dies and asters the colour combo is lovely all beautiful loved the tool shed show with demos lots of great techniques . Hugs Lynda Brock xx
Congratulations to all the winners x
Hi Sue, I am new follower, though have been in touch with you a while ago through email, If you remember Mum gave you a cake recipe.
I love these bracket dies really must save for them, though it is hard to decide which to buy, they are all gorgeous. Kathy xx
Evening Sue, lovely card today, sorry I didn't get to watch any shows as i have been busy with my grandchildren here. Congratulations to the winners. Love Jean xxx
Hi Sue, have just watched you on the recorded Tool Shed. Yet again you have come up with new brilliant techniques, and the card samples were stunning, thank you so much for lots more inspiration. Many thanks Edwina
Gorgeous card today been looking for this die today at Doncaster and not there so I am going to put my feet up now and watch you using it
Hi Sue, had to record your shows today as the garden beckoned! This is a beautiful card, Carole Z X
HI SUE
NEVER THOUGHT TO DO THAT AND THE ASTER LOOK SMASHING.
SUMMER CRATING WAS SMASHING IN DONCASTER BUT VERY HOT.
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX
Good evening Sue,
I just wanted to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the show today and having recorded it will be looking at it again to try and get a handle on all your fabulous new (well new to me) techniques. You completely sold me on the idea of the border dies and hopefully they will be winging their way to me very soon.
Margaret A
What a pretty card today . Will miss tool shed as at a wedding hope to see a repeat Kathy xxx
Simply beautiful, sorry missed the tool shed today
Vie
x
Fabulous card xx Jan
Hello Sue
Love the custard colour and the vellum flowers.
Great card. X x
Cute card, Sue!!!
Congrats, girls!!!
gorgeous
molx
Love this colour of card, bought a similar colour, will have a play xx great card Sue,
Diane from Glasgow xx
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