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Saturday 10 August 2013

Speedy Recovery

Hi crafters!  Still going through folders to find cards that I have missed and I came across this one from the Die D-Lite shows from February.  It's a rather pretty one so I think it deserves its day on the blog!  I started by stamping a swirl all over the background edge and then heat embossing with white powder.  I love the look you get, it adds interest, but doesn't take your focus away from the main element of your card.  I used the decorative window Die D-Lite and cut it out in white card.  I stamped the stained glass from Heartfelt Creations in black on white card.  Next I covered it with a sticky adhesive sheet, peeled the backing paper off and micro beaded it for texture.  Now this stamp was not designed to fit this window, so I had to do a bit of trimming to get it to fit, but I think it looks great in it.  I mounted my window with foam mounting pieces.  I made two roses to sit at the corner of the window with some white tulle and a couple of swirly pieces that were parts of other die cuts that I nipped off.  I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with the Ornamnetal Tag Three, but I nipped off the decorative part to use around my roses and just used the sign part.  I inked it lightly with Black Soot while still in the die.  I used the die to trace around to make a faux mat for it in black too.  I mounted my sentiment above my window then added  a black mat around my entire background.  I finished the card with a double white pierced mat.  Finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 8" in size.  All for now, Sue x




142 comments:

  1. This is such a lovely card and so easily adaptable with the sentiment for many occasions

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  2. Pretty card, would also make a good sympathy card. Love the sheen on the background too (great pic). When are we going to see you back on C&C, it seems ages since you were last on.

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  3. What a great card. Like the other comments you could easily adapt it for other occasions. Have a great weekend.

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  4. Love this card . I love it when you do white ones .
    Crafty hugs Rachel x

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  5. Hi Sue,
    What a stunning card I love it, hugs, Vick xxx
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  6. Morning sue what a beautiful card i love hiw you have done tge stainglass. It will make a wonderful sympathy card as well as a wedding card. Hope to see you back on c&c soon. Take care xx

    Debs A

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  7. Lovely card, love the window effect with the micro beads xx

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  8. Morning Sue
    a very serene card to suit a lot of occasions thank you take care Kitty

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  9. Besutiful card definately deserves its day on the blog x

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  10. Hi Sue
    Really clever card - the window is really good. Love the background as it's pretty but subtle.
    Lisa x

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  11. Hi sue
    What a beautiful card love this die it can be any theme weddings birthdays christening etc thank you for sharing this one with us Tracy w x

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  12. Dear Sue A wonderful get well soon card very crisp! Take Care love Michelle S xxx

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  13. Ecco of Sheffield10 August 2013 at 06:53

    morning Sue
    What a heavenly gift today.No one cannot love the colour scheme - black/white so classic and beautiful and the format so simple but says so much.
    A very versitile card for so many joyful occasions and for those very difficult occasions we all need to mark at some stage.
    Janet x

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  14. Hi Sue,
    Beautiful card, suitable for many church related events. Loving the micro beaded window.
    Donna Jones

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  15. GM Sue - this one is lovely - it definitely has a sympathy feel about it to me. Hope you are having a nice time - they say another heat wave is on the way here mid to end next week - ughhh. Weather forecast said last night parts of Iberia will be 40C plus this weekend - hope we dont get it that hot!!!!!!!!!!
    Rgs
    Clare W

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  16. Great card love the window and the background very nice indeed Sue.

    Crafty Hugs
    Heather xx

    http://heatherscreationsandhappenings.blogspot.co.uk

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  17. Hi SUe this is very pretty, love the flourish at back of the window, and the micro beads.x

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  18. A Beautiful card, Sue...I love the embossed detail. Jo xx

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  19. Good morning Sue
    What a beautiful card it would be suitable for many different occasions. I must get that stamp it looks so nice with the micro beads behind the window.
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  20. Morning Sue, wow what a beautiful card, at first thought it was a wedding card till I ready the sentiment. Love the white. Sun today. Have a great weekend.

    Love June
    xxx

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  21. Hi Sue
    What a beautiful card,this would make a great wedding /christening card. Have a great day everyone..x

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  22. Hi Sue

    Beautiful card suitable for a Wedding/Sympathy any occasion really like white cards so elegant.

    Hugs Annx without an "e"

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  23. Hi Sue,
    It's a beutiful card, well deserving its outing! Some time ago I used the window and flowers for a wedding card in black and white (instead of white and black) and it looked fantastic.
    Have a great weekend
    Hugs, Rose

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  24. Morning Sue, This card is gorgeous, I love it, it can equally be used for a Wedding, Sympathy, etc. etc. I love it.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  25. Very stylish card, i love it.

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  26. Morning Sue, a beautiful card as someone
    said it reads sympathy to me that was
    my first thought but it could be wedding
    in other colours.
    Nancyd xx

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  27. Morning Due, a lovely card and as many have already said a great sympathy card! Love Jean xxx

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  28. Sorry that should be morning Sue not Due!

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  29. Morning Sue,

    Beautiful elegant card. The simplicity of white with a touch of black, stunning. X

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  30. just beautiful, great for weddings or sympathy. Cherylx

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  31. Hi Sue
    Super card, would suit any occasion
    Audrey x

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  32. Hi Sue. This is a really beautiful card. I completely love this one. It is just beautiful. Have a good weekend.
    YvonneMayxx

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  33. Lovely card but I don't like this particular sentiment on this design As someone has already said It would make a perfect Sympathy card & if I was ill the "church like design" would be too reminicsent of what's to come I want a Get Well card that's bright & cheery Sorry Sue but that's how I feel today

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  34. Good morning Sue,
    Thank you, I have been wondering what to do for a wedding card, and this is just what I need! Love the white embossing on white card.
    Gail C x

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  35. Love the window very inventive and of course the whole card is just a Sue special. How did you overlook this one, better late than never.

    Wilma x x x

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  36. Hi Sue,
    Glad we got to see this card, its beautiful, why didn't I buy this window die I'll never know, I'll have a to have a search for it, love the swirls on the background very effective.
    Hope you are having a great time but look forward to seeing on our screens soon.
    Lydia
    X

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  37. Hi Sue beautiful card ,i agree it would make a lovely wedding card with different colour at the back of the window.
    Marion H

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  38. Morning Sue, pretty card today. This would make a great wedding/anniversary card. Kind regards Joanne K x

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  39. Glad you didn't hide this away any longer, Sue, a brilliant card. White-on-white embossing, micro beaded window, flower - all of it! As lots have said, change the sentiment and it's suitable for so many occasions.

    'P' in Wales

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  40. Hi Sue. Love it. The microbead window is gorgeous, it works so well. I think this one is so versitile, again, you are so clever, but I do agree with karenlotty. It doesn't make me think "Get well". Just about any other sentiment works though. (I think this is the first time after 18 months of daily viewing that I have ever not agreed 100% with anything you have blogged! I think that tells us all how fantastic you are at hitting the right note:)) Take care

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  41. Fabulous card Sue, very elegant. Pat x

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  42. Good morning Sue
    What a beautiful crisp card that will cover a whole range of occasions wedding, anniversary even sympathy. (I hesitated to put sympathy didn't want to be a misery, but when I looked at other comments I see that Patricia Howarth thought the same) I love this card
    and black can also be changed for a whole host of colours.
    Margaret corgi owner
    P.S. I have just tried stamping the window on rainbow paper and it looks fabulous just like stained glass.

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  43. Hello Sue!
    I didn't buy this Die, but I should have !
    I think we all need this for Sympathy cards and Weddings, both are everyday events when you make cards!
    Love the simplicity of this card Sue!
    Love Marg

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  44. Hi Sue
    Beautiful. I also agree that it is suitable for a number of occasions including sympathy. We are always trying to think of cards for such a sad occasion and this would suit perfectly.

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  45. Beautiful card Sue so pretty love Jean Z xxx

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  46. Oh my goodness, this is sooooo gorgeous Sue. Love the soft colors and as usual everything is just sooo perfect.

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  47. Weddings come to mind at first when I saw this card and then funerals. Either way I love it.x

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  48. Lovely card Sue, though I would have it as a wedding card.

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  49. Hi Sue,

    Such an elegant card - love it.

    Much love,

    Shirley T. xxx

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  50. What a beautiful and graceful card - suitable for weddings and other occasions. The white looks so crisp and clean.

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  51. Beautiful card and design, I can see being useful for many occasions. Emma

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  52. Hello Sue, So glad that you aired this one, it deserves to be seen. Clean and crisp, this card is gorgeous. The background embossing is amazing, the pic is sooo good.
    Have a great day everyone.
    Hugs June xxx

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  53. Hi Sue, this is a really stunning card, love it. Suitable for so many occasions. Bx

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  54. Beautiful, could be used for several occasions

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  55. Good morning Sue. Lovely card. I think with the black it could easily be made for a funeral. I have thus window and haven't used it yet. I must try it out. Xx

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  56. Good Morning Sue. What a beautiful card. Suitable for Christening and Sympathy.
    Love Val x

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  57. Morning Sue, Lovely card that could be adapted for several different uses.

    Love Rosemarie Fishlock xx

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  58. Good morning Sue this is a very pretty card. I actually have these dies so I will have a go at this design it is very versatile. Have a good weekend. Love Jackie

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  59. Love the card Sue X
    Have a nice weekend happy crafting

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  60. Good Morning Sue,
    I too just love this card - it's so versatile and can be used for so many different occassions. Thanks for sharing and hope you enjoy the rest of your day
    Margaret A

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  61. Good morning Sue,
    What a beautiful card that so easily be made for different situations. I do like the swirl embossed background. It adds lovely texture and takes away the plain look, but with being self coloured it is not gairish. A very useful card indeed to day and beautiful into the bargain, thanks Sue.
    Love and crafty hugs
    Norah

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  62. Morning Sue, lovely card, design can be used for so many occasions with a change of colours. Love the embossed background. Have you are having a great time and we will see you soon, take care, Jess xx

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  63. Morning Sue
    Amazing - I love it
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  64. Well what a beauty, i think its lovely

    Elaine H X

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  65. this is stunning - been looking for a bit of inspiration with this die - love it xx

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  66. A really lovely card, and as its been said, so very versatile.

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  67. Good morning Sue and what a wonderful card. I love the way you have incorporated the stamp with the window. Have a good weekend, best wishes Jackie D

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  68. Hi Sue,
    I love this card it's just beautiful.
    Beverley W

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  69. Lovely card that is useful for so many different occasions.

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  70. Morning! I can just echo what everyone else has said. It is a beautiful card !....Christine xx

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  71. HELLO SUE SUCH A PRETTY CARD.QUITE
    EASY ON THE EYE BUT STILL BEAUTIFUL.

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  72. Morning Sue
    Love it - could be used for many occasions - love the beaded background
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  73. Hi Sue, this card is stunning and could be adapted for sympathy, christening, communion etc..beautiful, Carole Z X

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  74. Hi Sue
    i love white cards so clean n fresh looking real good for a sympathy card have a good weekend .hugs sarah xx

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  75. Stunning card Sue and such a lovely sentiment xx hazel

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  76. Hi Sue,
    This is such a beautiful card, the white embossing on white card always looks so stunning. x

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  77. Beautiful card Sue, love it all. This would make a nice wedding card too with the window possibly being other than Black, maybe Silver or Gold.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx

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  78. Another gorgeous card Sue. Definitely one for anniversary or weddings.
    A very subtle card I think
    Hugs n stuff
    Carol B

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  79. Hi Sue, yet another beautiful card. I'm sure if I was unwell and received this I would feel better immediately. The die is extremely versatile and stamping a 'view' behind the window rather than stained glass changes the perspective yet again. I love it.
    Frances

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  80. Hi Sue, Lovely card but I don't know if the sentiment is right! As it is a church style window, is it a threat, that if you do not recover, you will be attending your own funeral?!! Just a thought! Hugs, Carol S.xx

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  81. Hi Sue, love this card. I love the way white cards look so crisp and clean.
    Crafty Hugs Carol

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  82. Morning Sue,
    Such a stunning card this morning....I love it to bits.

    Love Sheila xx

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  83. Sweet and simple. Beautifully composed (in both senses of the word). Lovely.
    Sue

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  84. Hi Sue, a beautiful card. I think change the sentiment and it would be suitable for a confirmation or wedding card.

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  85. Hello Sue. I too thought it would make a lovely sympathy card as it's so peaceful and elegant. White cards just have class! xx

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  86. Another lovely white & black card, can be used for many occasions. Loving the stained glass look too.
    Hugs Sue x

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  87. Beautiful, I think it would make a lovely wedding card

    mol x

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  88. Gorgeous card, love the window die.

    Clare x

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  89. Gorgeous card yet again and a luvly way to use the window stamp xx GailT xx

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  90. Hi Sue this is a beautiful card love the way you have done the background with the swirls and white embossing so delicate, and the way you have created the background of the window with the microbeads. the D-Lites are just wonderful to use I really like the window so versatile x

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  91. Hi Sue
    Lovely card, white on white is beautiful and would make a lovely wedding card
    Best wishes, Pat

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  92. This is a beautiful card Sue, it could also be used for a sympathy card. Hugs, Jen x
    Krafty Keepsakes

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  93. Very calm and serene. Says sympathy card to me, but with a little colour could be wedding, christening or anniversary too.

    Janice W

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  94. Beautiful card. hugs x

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  95. Hi Sue, What a lovely card, very versatile to suit many different occasions.
    Alison B. x

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  96. Black and white is always so classy - would be great for many occasions.

    Thanks, Susan

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  97. Hi Sue
    What a stunning card, so regal and fresh, really love this one.
    Love Jan x x

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  98. Hi Sue
    Great card for many occasions, have a great weekend
    Happy crafting
    Love Tina x

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  99. Hi sue this is a lovely serene card that would be suitable for many church occasions, but I like many others don't see it as a get well card, sorry but I think get well cards should be bright and cheerful!! Love Lesley xx

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  100. Hi Sue

    Love this card.

    Best Wishes

    Julie Bee

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  101. So simple really pretty card, you could use it for so many different occasions

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  102. Hi Sue love today's card,the stamping on the background gives a lovely soft finish,and could be used for other occasions.
    Smiles
    Ita

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  103. Oh, this is so beautiful. You only see the top bit of the card when you log on so you can imagine what a "wow" factor it is when you scroll down! Love how you do the backgrounds especially with the white embossing powder. Just stunning! xx Love Karen xx

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  104. This is gorgeous, thanks for all the close-ups - they really help :)

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  105. nice card Sue ,could do for a lot of occasions.Laura O

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  106. Hi Sue, beautiful card that could be used for wedding, sympathy. or christening.

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  107. This has come at just the right time as I have just been asked to make a wedding card. Love this very much Sue. Kathy XXXXX

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  108. Hi Sue
    Beautiful card love white on white.
    Love the window die.
    Love Marion X

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  109. Beautiful Sue, would look lovely as a confirmation or wedding card, wow.... xxx

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  110. Thanks Sue, I have this window die so will be using your expertise to make a Christmas Card on similar lines.
    ValCxx

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  111. Hi Sue,
    Such a gorgeous, elegant card. It would be so useful for many occasions and well worth a try. TFS
    Hugs,
    Trish x (Hillside)

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  112. Hi Sue, LOVE this card, It would be suitable for wedding, christening, communion and sympathy cards a truly versatile design. Love the microbeads on the window it really gives a frosted look.
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful designs, You really are the best.
    Have a great weekend, love Brenda Lel xxx

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  113. Stunning card Sue, the design lends itself to so many different occasions. Wonderful dies, Kate x

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  114. Hi Sue. This card is pretty, but, as others have said.. it's also highly adaptable.
    Take care now, love Jackie C XXX

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  115. Stunning card love the stamp behind the die so effective could be used for many occasions . Hugs Lynda Brock xx

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  116. Belinda Raven said...

    Hi Sue, beautiful card - just love it! I was looking for inspiration for using this window die so your timing is perfect!

    Hugs, Belinda. X

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  117. Hi Sue

    Lovely card. The stamp goes beautifully with the die. My first thought was christening card before I saw the sentiment but it could be for anything churchy! Thank you for sharing.

    Sandy

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  118. Hi Sue

    We have been away for a short break to Yorkshire to see some friends. It would have been rude to ask if I could use their computer every day to see the card you had made, so I have indulged myself most of the afternoon on your sight. I have to say, to you lovely people up there in Staveley, how pretty is Yorkshire.

    When got home I fired up my computer to find everyday but one you made my kind of card, they had bows ,beads & flowers... how Beautiful.I look forward to next week and all your lovely creations.

    Kind regards

    Tina X

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  119. Good evening Sue.
    A lovely elegant card. x

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  120. Stunning - enough said!
    Susan x

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  121. Good evening Sue,
    Another stunning card that could be used for many occasions
    Have a great weekend

    Patricia xx

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  122. Another gorgeous card, love the white as well.
    hugs
    CraftyJacq
    xxx

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  123. Love the black and white sweetie and the embossed background is gorgeous. Another beautiful card Sue. TFS. Hugs xNx

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  124. Hi Sue, lovely card suitable for so many occasions would look so different using other colours too ! Love it in black and White aswell .thanks
    Hugs
    Jean D

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  125. Would make a good wedding, Christmas or confirmation card, but I don't think get well sentiment fits this card, however it is a lovely card, and I would love to receive it for say Christmas

    Vie
    x

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  126. Stunning, classy and very elegant-love it! x

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  127. What a stunning card. I love white cards hugs Sonia x

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  128. Beautiful card. could be used for many different occasions.
    Luv
    Karen xx

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  129. Hi Sue
    Another lovely card today. I've missed the last few days so will have to catch up in the morning.

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  130. HI SUE
    THINK THE EMBOSSING LOOKS GREAT. LOVE THE SPARKLE ROSES TOO
    BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
    NADINE HUG XXX

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  131. Beautiful card Sue, I'm ashamed to say that I got that D Lite when it was the pick of the week and I still haven't used it.

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  132. Hello Sue

    What a beautiful card that could be sent on many occasions. White on white is so effective.

    Diana

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  133. Much better as a sympathy card.
    It is really lovely and understated.

    Margaret O
    xxx

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  134. Hi Sue sorry for late post have been away to Edinburgh Tatoo----
    like your cards it was FABULOUS. If you are up next year, try and time your visit to coincide, well worth a visit.

    This is card is simple and serene and could be used for wedding or even sympathy card.

    regards
    Lorraine - Scotland
    xxx

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  135. Dear Sue
    Another very late comment sorry.

    I really like the swirly embossing powdered background, it adds a nice texture and interest to what would have been a blank space otherwise.
    I love the stain glass stamp that you microbeaded it's beautiful, even though you had to trim it you'd never know it wasn't made for this die.
    The flowers are beautiful.
    I think this could make a lovely wedding card too, or christening....so many occasions.
    How do you get your piercing so neat? I have a piercing ruler and tool but end up with bits coming back up when I pull the tool out its very disappointing for me. I will email you to ask incase you don't get this post.

    Best wishes and thank you for this beautiful card and all your hard crafting and work you put into your blog,
    From Katie-Louise sweetlove

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  136. Very elegant indeed, would be a lovely wedding card too.
    Diane from Glasgow

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