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Sunday 20 October 2013

With All Good Wishes

 Good Sunday Morning all!  How are those Christmas cards coming along?  Have we made a good and proper start to them yet?  This is a really easy one if you are looking for something a bit different, non traditional and fun.  I started by embossing a piece of kraft card using the Wild Poinsettia embossing folder from Couture Creations.  I matted it with a piece of black card.  Next I stamped the Striped Holly Background by Justrite Stamps using a clear perfect Medium pad on to kraft card again.  I heat embossed it with white powder.  I trimmed and matted it with a piece of Rich Red card this time.  I matted it with foam onto my embossed background.  I stamped the large bauble from the Christmas Vintage Labels Four set from Justrite using a Black Archival ink pad on to kraft card.  I cut it out with the 2013 Heirloom Ornament die and inked it with Antique Linen before removing it from the die.  I coloured the top red for a pop of colour.  I cut one of the borders from the Frosty Forms set in red card and added it to the bottom of my background.  I added my bauble to the card next using some foam pieces for added dimension.  I stamped my sentiment from the set on kraft card and white embossed it.  I cut it out with a scalloped circle die and inked the edges with  Black Soot.  I mounted it in the centre of the bauble with foam pieces as well.  I made a small poinsettia out of the red felt and added a pearl to the centre.  I seated it with some red and white Bakers Twine bow on the side of the bauble as an accent.  I finished the card with a double white mat with a pierced mat layer as a frame.  Finished dimensions are 7" x 8 1/4" in size.

It's Sunday, you know what that means!  Winners!  Two sets this week.  The first names drawn are:
Marie Densley!!!
Jean Z!!!
Carol Edwards!!!

For the extra qualifying post of Oct. 16th, the winners are:
KP!!!
Tina Eldridge!!!
Rach 83!!!

Congratulations to all!  Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your prize!   I have just had word that this is the week coming!  It's official, only a few more days now!  I am very excited (still can't tell though!), you will just have to check back! LOL   All for now, Sue x







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165 comments:

  1. Pam20 October 2013 at 06:01

    I really like this card and that poinsettia is gorgeous.

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  2. Unknown20 October 2013 at 06:03

    Good morning Sue,
    I have made 100 cards and still have more to make so clever and simple appeal to me. This one is lovely. I have some of your will blend felt so thanks for the inspiration.

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  3. tracy w20 October 2013 at 06:04

    Hi sue
    You have done it again a stunning christmas card the poinsettia flower is great thank you for sharing with us Tracy w x

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  4. Mrs B20 October 2013 at 06:05

    Hi Sue. Another non traditional Card that I love! The striped holly is gorgeous. Take care.

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  5. Unknown20 October 2013 at 06:25

    Lovely card Sue. I love that background. Can't wait for your news!
    Crafty Hugs
    Heather xx

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  6. Kitty Davies20 October 2013 at 06:31

    Morning Sue
    thank you for the good ideas I have made over 300 christmas cards all for charity, now its time for spring lol take care Kitty

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  7. TDQ Karen20 October 2013 at 06:42

    Lovely card. I have made all my "posting" cards and can now concentrate on those for friends and family nearby, where I can add more dimension so this is great inspiration xx

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  8. Lisa20 October 2013 at 06:55

    Morning Sue
    Love the bauble and the frosty forms swirl.
    Lisa x

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  9. Sam Smithard20 October 2013 at 06:56

    Hi Sue,
    Fantastic Christmas Card on your blog today, without sounding like a broken record, I just love this card, please don't tire of showing us your Christmas Cards as I have many to do and as I've said before I'm thrilled with your help and techniques, I love how you have used your Red/Black card, and stamped using the truly fantastic
    "Creative Expressions" Awesome white "Embossing Powders" and the "2013 Heirloom Die" which I've just purchased, another fantastic Card this would have been great for Wednesday Giveaway! Love from Sam x

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  10. Ecco of Sheffield20 October 2013 at 07:02

    morning Sue from a very very wet Burgundy - went to bed last night in a thunder storm and it's still on this morning.
    Traditional or not - like yesterday's gift I have fallen in love with your card for today.
    The colouring is beautiful and as you say simple to make so I will be adding this to my style for this year. I received yesterday some felt so will also be playing for the first time with felt and my GC.
    Janet x

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  11. Unknown20 October 2013 at 07:25

    Good morning Sue, what a great start to the new week - another stunning card (I love using craftcard) and my name has been drawn too!
    Thank you so much.
    Marie x

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  12. Debs A20 October 2013 at 07:27

    Morning Sue yet again another stunning christmas card i love this one. Its right up my street. Im very late doing mine so i must start them today but now ive got some great ideas on what to do. Take care Sue xx
    Debs A

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  13. Fieldsend20 October 2013 at 07:27

    Morning Sue, great card n love poinsettia on cards at Christmas. Have made a few cards but not a great deal yet and must get cracking. Have a lovely day.

    Love June
    xxx

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  14. Anonymous20 October 2013 at 07:29

    Love this card, Sue, the kraft gives it a sort of vintage feel. Nice one.
    Made the 'mistake' of Holiday Tree 2012 + holly borders etc for my theme this year, but both SO difficult to remove successfully from dies even with release aids. Made over 60 and battling on!!

    'P' in Wales

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  15. JJ20 October 2013 at 07:32

    Morning Sue,

    Such a lovely Christmas card, so decorative yet so simple to make. Beautiful. Love the colour combination too.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  16. JAO20 October 2013 at 07:34

    Great card Sue.

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  17. Unknown20 October 2013 at 07:42

    Hi Sue, another great Christmas card to add to my to do list, love the simplicity and have the elements except the kraft card, will adapt though! love the poinsettia in felt makes the card pop!!
    Hugs
    Jean D

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  18. jean.phillips120 October 2013 at 07:43

    Morning Sue, fantastic card, love the kraft card and love the felt poinsettia. Congratulations to all the winners. Love Jean xxx

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  19. Rose in Chester20 October 2013 at 07:49

    Good morning Sue,
    BEAUTIFUL. I love everything about it.
    Hugs, Rose

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  20. Anonymous20 October 2013 at 07:55

    GM Sue - love this card - really lovely. Still haven't started the Christmas cards but this week I will. I dont have many to make as only special people get handmade ones - I just can't seem to get in the mood when the weather is hot and sunny - no excuses now then on that score!
    Rgs
    Clare W

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  21. Dolly Daydream20 October 2013 at 07:57

    Morning Sue
    Beautiful card,love the colours, I have made around 90 cards so far-but I just love making Christmas cards so I will carry on and I will carry the spare ones over until next year, which will probably come around even faster than this Christmas has.
    Love and Hugs
    Dawn Searle xxxxx

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  22. Unknown20 October 2013 at 07:58

    Good morning Sue. Beautiful card today. I hVe made 100 Xmas cards for my friend, all the same, and have done some if my own. I don't know how many though. Lots more personalised ones to do still. Those special cards for special people. Xx

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  23. Marianne's Craftroom20 October 2013 at 08:02

    Lovely colour combo and gorgeous design.

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  24. Anonymous20 October 2013 at 08:05

    Dear Sue What a wonderful card and great colour combo very traditional. Pleasae keep Christmas coming you have finally got me started so don't want to loose my mojo! Take Care Love Michelle S xxx

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  25. Christine Harrop20 October 2013 at 08:08

    I love the poinsettia on this lovely car Sue. Very Christmas-y. Christine xx

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  26. Maryann Laursen20 October 2013 at 08:09

    Another gorgeous card here again Sue. You just keep pulling them out of the hat like another magician. I´m really impressed with the amount, you can keep comming up with all the time sooo easily.
    What IS the secret?? You said last wek on C & C that it would be revealed this week, and still not???? Please I think we´re all soo curious now and want to know now, so please don´t keep pulling it hun???
    Have a wonderful week ahead and lots of great fun.

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  27. Nananne20 October 2013 at 08:11

    Beautiful Card! The stamps are gorgeous and I love the felt poinsettia .

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  28. Anonymous20 October 2013 at 08:12

    I really do like this card Sue. I'm not a great lover of red but this really works for me with the kraft card. Hope you are enjoying some well-earned sunshine. Congratulations to all the winners today.
    YvonneMayxx

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  29. Eemeli20 October 2013 at 08:18

    Very festive. Love the swirly die-cut under the bauble. Great design.

    Hugs,
    Eemeli

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  30. Jan Caven20 October 2013 at 08:19

    Hi Sue
    This is a smashing card. I have got the previous baubles which should work just as well so will have a go later. Hop your Mom is well.
    Love Jan x x

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  31. Marion20 October 2013 at 08:25

    hi Sue love this card and the poinsettia is gorgious..
    Marion H

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  32. auscrafts20 October 2013 at 08:27

    Love the bauble

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  33. carol edwards20 October 2013 at 08:29

    Beautiful card Sue , warm colours give a good feel factor. Have sent address and hope it goes through okay as had a bit of a problem sending it sorryx

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  34. Jazzylady20 October 2013 at 08:37

    Good morning Sue
    I like this card a lot. Placing the flower on the twine is a lovely touch and I love the background. I've made about 30 cards so far and plan to make quite a few today thanks to this wet and stormy weather. Love, Karen

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  35. Jackie T20 October 2013 at 08:40

    God's morning Sue today's card is gorgeous. My Christmas cards are almost finished there is always something I have forgotten. Have a great day. Congratulations to all the winners. Love Jackie

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  36. Anonymous20 October 2013 at 08:41

    Hi Sue
    Stunning card
    whopperjaw

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  37. Olga20 October 2013 at 08:45

    wonderful card! Love the embossed background!

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  38. Jane20 October 2013 at 08:50

    Very nice something a little different. Not started yet lol.

    Jane xx

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  39. Rosemarie20 October 2013 at 08:52

    Morning Sue, a beautiful Christmas card. Have to admit not into Christmas yet. I love this card though.

    Love Rosemarie Fishlock xx

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  40. MRS DUCK20 October 2013 at 08:54

    Good morning Sue and everyone.
    Beautifully festive. I hope the news is that you have a regular weekly slot on Create and Craft.
    Ang x

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  41. sarah hyett20 October 2013 at 08:54

    Hi Sue a super card I really like it
    No I I haven't started my Christmas cards as yet and I know I should especially as time is flying so quickly. Sarah h

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  42. sarah hyett20 October 2013 at 08:55

    Hi Sue a super card I really like it
    No I I haven't started my Christmas cards as yet and I know I should especially as time is flying so quickly. Sarah h

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  43. Patricia Howarth20 October 2013 at 08:57

    Morning Sue, Love it, love it, love it, I simply must get the background stamp, I love it, and the bauble is gorgeous matted up this way, and the poinsettia is beautiful.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx
    PS Congratulations to the lucky Winners xx

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  44. Joan D20 October 2013 at 08:57

    Fab Christmas Card Sue.Love the idea of.bauble and Poinsettia.Feeling a bit smug as I finished making my Christmas cards yesterday.(Just have to write them now ) and that's the bit I don't like as it takes ages of crafting time up ! Xxxxx

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  45. lydia jordan20 October 2013 at 08:57

    Morning Sue,
    Lovely card, the holly background stamp is gorgeous. I like traditional colours for Christmas but I do think the kraft card works and I've used it quite a lot myself this year, have made about 60 cards, some for charity, but still have the specials to make.
    Congrats to the winners.
    Lydia
    X

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  46. Tres20 October 2013 at 08:59

    Hi Sue. This card is just gorgeous !! I really really love it !! I am still waiting for my christmas vintage labels four stamps and the heirloom ornaments 2013 to arrive. I have been told next week. I received the holly background stamp as a gift for my birthday. This is definately a card I am going to make. It is fab. I like most of your colour combo but just not to sure about the Kraft card, still you are the one who got me using black card which I had never done before in 8 years of crafting and you were right, so maybe I should give it a try. I will be trying out my new christmas felt to. Hope you are having a good time with your family. I met my new nephew baby Josh for the first time yesterday. He is absolutely amazing. Congrats to all the winners. Lots of Love and Best Wishes Sue, from Tres x x x
    Ps I cannot wait to hear about your surprise !!

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  47. Joanne K20 October 2013 at 09:03

    Hi Sue another gorgeous card. I am pleased to say I have finished all my cards. I am just happily playing around now trying out a few things. Having great fun. You are certainly keeping us in suspense with your surprise. Looking forward to it. Kind regards Joanne K x

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  48. Margaret corgi owner20 October 2013 at 09:04

    Good morning Sue
    Love this card with all the lovely textures so elegant too.
    Congratulations to the lucky winners.
    Margaret corgi owners

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  49. gwen7020 October 2013 at 09:05

    Beautiful card Sue, have made a start on mine so will give this a go using substitutes where neccessary

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  50. Janice K20 October 2013 at 09:05

    Good morning Sue, I love this christmas card as black, red, white and kraft work so well together. This would take centre stage on anyones mantlepiece at christmas. x

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  51. hazel young20 October 2013 at 09:07

    You are such a tease Sue. Gorgeous card today love the rich red and of course the poinsettia xx hazel

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  52. baconbits20 October 2013 at 09:08

    Morning Sue
    With regards Christmas cards - not even started...
    Fantastic card today love the poinsettia and the red top really pops.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  53. Marleine20 October 2013 at 09:08


    Hi Sue,

    Love this Christmas card. Great flowers. X

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  54. Rachel Taylor20 October 2013 at 09:09

    Lovely card today ,very christmassy . Looking forward to your news
    Crafty hugs Rachel x

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  55. Sandra B.20 October 2013 at 09:12

    Hi Sue

    Absolutely lovely this card. Will definitely give it a go. Keep up the good work. Thanks again for sharing.
    Sandra

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  56. fame0120 October 2013 at 09:12

    Hi Sue
    really nice card today .. no I haven't made a start as such to be honest on my xmas cards I have made 3 on a demo day but that's it. just on my way to Doncaster Dome for craft magic cannot wait happy day all round ;0) .. hugs sarah xx

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  57. Glenharon20 October 2013 at 09:13

    Good morning Sue,
    The lovely felt flower matched in well with the kraft card background and the bakers twine which give your card a country craft look.
    Well done to all the winners of this week.
    Love and crafty hugs
    Norah

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  58. iReneM20 October 2013 at 09:13

    A gorgeous card, Sue - love it.
    The red and kraft look so good together and love the felt poinsttia is lovely.
    Christmas cards? no, I haven't started yet!

    x

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  59. cr@fty20 October 2013 at 09:13

    Good morning Sue
    Fabulous card, I use that border die from frosty forms quite all lot it's so pretty. Keep the Christmas cards coming it gives us plenty of new ideas. I was hoping you would have told us your news today, so I will have to wait until I come back off holidays if I can't get internet access. Congratulations to all the winners.
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  60. beachie20 October 2013 at 09:16

    Hi Sue
    Love it and that red border sets it off just right. Really like felt flowers too.
    Audrey x

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  61. Erica20 October 2013 at 09:16

    Morning Sue,
    A lovely Christmas card. Different and distinctive.
    Have made all my cards, just need to write them now.
    Erica x

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  62. jessie20 October 2013 at 09:22

    MORNING SUE
    THE POINSETTIA IN FELT IS GREAT.
    MUST GIVE IT A GO.THE WHOLE CARD IS FAB.

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  63. Ann20 October 2013 at 09:22


    Hi Sue

    Gorgeous Christmas card I love the chalk board effect onto the kraft card its lovely.

    Congrats to all the winners.

    Hugs Annx without an "e"

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  64. Sandybee20 October 2013 at 09:24

    Beautiful Sue and I do like the felt,something else to add to my list

    xx Sandra

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  65. BridgetCG20 October 2013 at 09:25

    Hi Sue, a really super Christmas card, love the colour combo. Need to make a start on mine (keep saying that!)Congrats winners. Bx

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  66. Ali B20 October 2013 at 09:26

    Hi Sue,
    Love these christmas cards with the red and kraft card mixed together. very fun and contempory.
    Alison B. x

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  67. Nanna Tina20 October 2013 at 09:28

    Hi Sue
    Another lovely Christmas card, I am trying to use up all the odd bits I my craft stash and not buy anything new so my cards will be a mixed lot.
    Congratulations to all the winners and look forward to the exciting news
    Happy crafting
    love Tina x

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  68. alimecca20 October 2013 at 09:32

    Hi Sue
    I really like today's card - even the kraft card! I might become a convert! This could be one for me to try albeit with a different bauble as I have all of the others but didn't get this year's. Can't wait to hear what your news is - hopefully it might be a " Classroom with Sue Wilson" !

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  69. karenlotty20 October 2013 at 09:33

    I like this card & can imagine it in other colour combos Black/white with the red border Turquoise/blue etc Congrats to winners

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  70. nattyboots20 October 2013 at 09:33

    Hi Sue

    I am still plodding away at my Christmas cards however it is just the specials in boxes i have to do now.

    I like todays card the poinsettia looks so nice in the felt , so will be having a go myself .

    Elaine H X

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  71. Clare Powell20 October 2013 at 09:37

    Gorgeous card, love the look of it with the kraft card.

    Clare x

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  72. rachel20 October 2013 at 09:39

    gorgeous - love the colour scheme on this one sue x

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  73. EmmaT20 October 2013 at 09:45

    Morning Sue, gorgeous card, love the whole design. Emma

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  74. Lacelady20 October 2013 at 09:47

    I'm doing quite well with my Christmas preparations so far - love the background stamp particularly, and the felt flower (must get some of that felt!)

    Congrats to the winners too.

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  75. marg20 October 2013 at 09:50

    Hello Sue!
    Well done to the ladies for winning a prize!
    I hadn't thought of being in the 'Classroom' that would be lovely Sue!
    Love this card, and have steadily started added Heartfelt, and Justrite, to my collection more and more!
    I love the Craft card too...I find the colours vary from one company to another!
    Take care Sue!
    LoveMarg

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  76. Anonymous20 October 2013 at 09:53

    'morning Sue, my theme is baubles for Christmas cards this year. No way will they look as good as yours ...for a start 2 mat and layers is about the most I do. Speed and probably too frugal maybe to do more. Mabex

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  77. Carol Clarke20 October 2013 at 09:53

    morning Sue

    stunning card, beautiful felt poinsettia

    Hugs

    Carol x

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  78. Floss20 October 2013 at 09:54

    Hi Sue,
    My favourite colour combo this year.Love, love love it. x

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  79. Jess Watson20 October 2013 at 09:55

    Morning Sue, love this card, I'm beginning to sound like a broken record, but every card you do is simply gorgeous. The poinsettia made with the felt is beautiful. Take care, Jess xx

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  80. Anonymous20 October 2013 at 09:56

    Hello Sue, Beautiful card love the striped Holly background stamp. Keep bringing your wonderful Christmas cards I love them.
    Take care, love Brenda Lel xxx

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  81. kimberley20 October 2013 at 09:59

    Another beauty-still have loads of xmas cards to make.So many cards -so little time,take care,x.

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  82. Unknown20 October 2013 at 10:03

    Another really stunning card. Love it!! Haven't started my Christmas cards yet! Still unable to craft until decorating done. HURRY UP BRIAN! Lol. Love especially the poinsettia. Have now received my felt so will try to make some as soon as I can.
    Hugs Sue x

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  83. Anonymous20 October 2013 at 10:06

    Stunning creation today Sue - you are a wizard with your immense creativity.
    ValC xx

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  84. Shirley T.20 October 2013 at 10:07

    Hi Sue,

    I am a traditionalist but I really like this card. Congrats to all the winners.

    Much love,

    Shirley T. xxxxxxxxxx

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  85. camelot6720 October 2013 at 10:08

    Good Morning Sue,

    Another beautiful card to start our day. Even though I only send a few Christmas cards to family and friends I've not started yet but fortunately I have been taking all your ideas on board and hopefully will come up with something special. Congrats to todays winners and thank you Sue for sharing such a lovely card. Hope you enjoy the rest of your day
    Margaret A.

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  86. Unknown20 October 2013 at 10:15

    Very nice card!
    I love the white embossing.

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  87. Unknown20 October 2013 at 10:28

    Good morning sue just joined today looking forward to some lovely posts

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  88. Victoria20 October 2013 at 10:28

    Lovely card Sue. I've bought some kraft card ready for making a start on my Christmas cards, so great inspiration here. Looking forward to the surprise - the excitement is mounting!!

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  89. Debbie Tinks20 October 2013 at 10:35

    Lovely card Sue. x. Happy Crafting

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  90. Sonia Jones20 October 2013 at 10:36

    GM Sue what a lovely card today and the flower is beautiful done in red felt. Stunning! Hugs to all Sonia x

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  91. Gail20 October 2013 at 10:40

    Another luvly card and yes I am a bit more organised this year as I am making Christmas cards for an animal charity - so had to get myself into gear (I don't normally start making them until the beginning of December)!! xx GailT xx

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  92. Carol S.20 October 2013 at 10:41

    Stunning card Sue. Love the felt Poinsetta. Have a happy Sunday. Hugs, Carol S.xx

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  93. Hilary20 October 2013 at 10:42

    Good morning Sue.
    I am busy catching up with all your wonderful creations over the past two weeks. They are fabulous!!
    Enjoy your Sunday.
    Love and hugs. Hilary xxxx

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  94. Unknown20 October 2013 at 10:44

    Another lovely card, but stop teasing us Sue. We all have an addiction to your blog anyway. Can't start a day without looking.
    Janice W

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  95. Jean Z20 October 2013 at 10:55

    Hi Sue, I love the card everything about it , and I am a winner today so excited thank you love Jean Z xx

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  96. TOB20 October 2013 at 10:58

    fab card, love the kraft card and the felt poinsettia is lovely. hugs x

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  97. Sheila - Ginger20 October 2013 at 11:02

    Morning Sue,
    Wonderful card today and such a pretty felt poinsettia.
    Your teasing is driving us to distraction even with my addiction to your blog! Lol!
    Congrats to all the winners.

    Love Sheila xx

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  98. Maggie20 October 2013 at 11:06

    Hello Sue. Hope the weather is better with you as it's chucking it down here. That felt flower is lovely and is a great addition to an impressive card. xx Maggie (better with a twine bow!)

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  99. hollyberry20 October 2013 at 11:16

    Love this card and like so many others think that the poisettia is wonderful.

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  100. Snuffy Snoo20 October 2013 at 11:18

    Hi Sue, my Christmas cards are coming along really well I'm hoping to have them finished by the end of this week (and that includes some to sell)!! Hope you and your mum are having a great time!! Great card by the way. Love Sam xxx

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  101. Jennifer20 October 2013 at 11:26

    This is a lovely card Sue and I really love your poinsettia, it is absolutely gorgeous. Hugs, Jen x
    Krafty Keepsakes

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  102. Pat L20 October 2013 at 11:27

    Hi Sue
    Love everything about this card, from the stamped and embossed background to the felt poinsettia . Still making my Christmas cards so thank you for the inspiration
    Best wishes, Pat

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  103. Pat L20 October 2013 at 11:27

    Hi Sue
    Love everything about this card, from the stamped and embossed background to the felt poinsettia . Still making my Christmas cards so thank you for the inspiration
    Best wishes, Pat

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  104. 3362 Jan20 October 2013 at 11:28

    Morning Sue. Yet again another stunner. I will give this a try, as I have several more cards to make. Have a great week. Hugs. Jan.x

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  105. Anonymous20 October 2013 at 11:28

    Hi Sue,
    Another winner here. I love the bakers twine with the flower - makes a nice change on a Christmas card from red ribbon. Love it.
    Beverley W

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  106. Sandy G20 October 2013 at 11:29

    Hi Sue
    This card is gorgeous. I love the White embossing on kraft card. Going to try this. I have made lots of poinsettias with your felt. It's really fabulous stuff and cuts like a dream. Thank you for sharing.

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  107. CraftyJo20 October 2013 at 11:38

    Hi Sue, so far I've made about 60 cards ready for Christmas - my mother-in-law decided she liked the ones I'd already stashed away so I'm having to make twice as many now! They're nowhere near as complex as those you show here (well, some special ones are) but hand-made makes any card special I think.

    I love today's example, thanks for the inspiration.

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  108. Meg Owen20 October 2013 at 11:38

    Hi Sue,
    I really like the holly stripe background stamp and the fancy red border die.
    I've not been too sure about kraft card colour but this card looks just great.

    Margaret O
    xxx

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  109. darcydaydream20 October 2013 at 11:40

    Good Sunday Morning...I love this card and I'm always looking for quick and easy cards. Don't have all the elements to make this but have the die and stamp set so will improvise the rest. Thank you for sharing...have a lovely day.
    Christine in Darcy......xx

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  110. Pauline A20 October 2013 at 11:40

    Morning Sue,
    Thank you for yet another stunning card. Is Christmas really only 10 weeks away? I only make cards for special people as it takes me so long that I never have enough to send to everybody. Maybe I'll just carry on making them all year round in future. You have given me so many brilliant ideas and please release your news quickly as I don't think that i can stand the suspense much longer. Hugs Pauline A x

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  111. hazel20 October 2013 at 11:42

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful Christmas card. The Embossing really makes the card pop out. Thank you for sharing with us and Gongrats to all the winners. I am stuck with my Christmas cards need to get into gear though as Christmas is just around the corner
    Have a lovely day
    Take care
    Hazel G x

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  112. Anonymous20 October 2013 at 11:50

    Sue
    Brilliant. A very beautiful Christmas card and very effective.
    Thanks for the inspiration.
    The suspense...its just not fair dangling your news like a carrot.... just one little hint maybe??...pleasey weasey??
    Regards
    Caroline MacH

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  113. Wacki Macky20 October 2013 at 11:53

    A stunning card Sue, I love this christmas card and I will have to give it a try, craftihappiness to you, love from Pearl

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  114. Disco Queen20 October 2013 at 11:57

    Gorgeous card Sue. I am loving the Kraft look & the Striped Holly Background by Justrite Stampsv(must get this for my Crafty stash). Theresa x

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  115. sharon20 October 2013 at 11:59

    Good morning Sue
    This card - I love, It's simply perfect for the festive season.
    Hugs Sharon Kirkwood x

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  116. Laura O20 October 2013 at 12:04

    a really fantastic card ,love the poinsettia in felt .Laura O

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  117. Cardgenie20 October 2013 at 12:06

    Sue, what a fabulous card. Love the colours and the layered textures. Jean.x

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  118. sue20 October 2013 at 12:18

    Good morning, sorry afternoon, Sue, soooo classy,I love this card,and one I have most of the goodies to make one for myself, lots of love and hugs from GrandmaSue.

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  119. Beryl20 October 2013 at 12:23

    Hi Sue, love the card. Recieved the Christmas Holly Stripes background stamp yesterday so can now have a play!

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  120. weefortune20 October 2013 at 12:58

    Great Card, Have a Great DAy E xx

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  121. Jan.moogie20 October 2013 at 13:08

    Gorgeous card today Sue. Love it xx

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  122. Julie Bee20 October 2013 at 13:27

    Hi Sue

    Love this card, definitely going to give it a try with a few tweeks as i don't have these dies and stamps.

    Best Wishes

    Julie Bee

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  123. Unknown20 October 2013 at 13:30

    Hi sue
    Love the kraft and red card together
    Xmas cards done and now its time for me to play with new dies.
    Best wishes
    kerry

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  124. Heather20 October 2013 at 13:32

    I have just started my Christmas cards this weekend so thanks for the inspiration! I'm loving your colour combinations.

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  125. yorkielass20 October 2013 at 13:52

    Hello Sue, A great card, love the red and kraft together, the embossing is fab. I have made a few cards, still along way to go as I make cards for my Sister too, My theme is baubles, so thanks for all your inspiration.
    Congratulations to the lucky winners.
    Have a great day everyone.
    Hugs June xxx

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  126. Unknown20 October 2013 at 13:54

    Hi Sue, card is smashing, thanks for all the inspiration and I have only made a handful of Christmas cards to date so will be busy next week xx

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  127. nzillingworth20 October 2013 at 13:58

    HI SUE
    CRACKING CARD. LOVE THE COLOURS AND FELT FLOWER.
    NOT EVEN STARTED ON XMAS CARDS , SO MUCH TO DO.
    CONGRATS TO ALL WINNERS.
    WHAT TEASE YOU ARE.
    BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
    NADINE HUG XXXX

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  128. Kiraneries20 October 2013 at 14:09

    Hi Sue, another gorgeous Christmas card. Just come home after another 10 days away and now must make a start on my Christmas cards. You are giving me plenty of inspirational ideas all I need is time. Also son-in-law and four of my young grandson's have birthdays over the next month.

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  129. Lynda's craft's20 October 2013 at 14:11

    Hi Sue another stunning card love the colours and the red felt poinsettia is gorgeous hugs Lynda Brock xx
    Congrats to the winners

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  130. Mac Mable20 October 2013 at 14:21

    Stunning card, love the colours and the techniques, thanks for sharing x

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  131. Tina20 October 2013 at 14:33

    Hi Sue

    Today's card is really lovely, and oldy worldy look to it, liking the kraft card.

    What a lovely surprise this morning to open your blog and find my name as one of the winners. That's made my day. Thank you so much Sue.

    I remember contacting you a while ago to see if you were making another DVD sometime soon, and you said there was something in the pipeline that I'm sure we would like. Then the charity DVD came out so I thought that was the surprise, and now in a few days we will know about that surprise in the pipeline. I can't wait.

    Kind regards :-)

    Tina X

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  132. SHARICA20 October 2013 at 14:45

    Wonderful card today this is .. love everything about it xx

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  133. nancyd20 October 2013 at 14:47

    Hi Sue, a very untraditional today
    but loving the colours you have used.
    I have some Christmas cards finished
    but not a lot, with all the inspiration
    you have given us it shouldn't be
    too difficult.
    Nancyd xx

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  134. Barbara20 October 2013 at 14:48

    Beautiful card, great inspiration to get me started on mine.
    Congrats to all the lucky winners this week!

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  135. Unknown20 October 2013 at 14:48

    Another great card, just started my Christmas cards so looking forward to playing with my heirloom ornament dies and matching stamps.

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  136. hotpotato20 October 2013 at 16:03

    Wow, I love this card.

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  137. SusanP, Kent20 October 2013 at 16:29

    Ashamed to say I have only made 1 Christmas card :( Procrastination should have been my middle name! I do seem to spend ages ogling others' creations rather than getting on with my own. However I am now inspired to make a few more and would love to do variations on this one. If I make batches of each element it should be a doddle, right?
    Sue

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  138. Vie Carter20 October 2013 at 16:32

    Not made a single christmas card yet, love todays card

    Vie
    x

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  139. Myra20 October 2013 at 16:33

    Hi Sue,

    What a lovely card! I love the use of Kraft card as although I have it I so rarely use it. It looks great with the red and black. Thanks for all the inspiration.

    Love Myra

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  140. Anonymous20 October 2013 at 17:15

    Hi Sue,
    I haven't started my Christmas cards yet but I am getting lots of ideas.
    Thank you for your inspiration.
    Veronique L

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  141. Unknown20 October 2013 at 17:25

    Hi Sue:)

    This is my first post to you, you were recommended by Carol Clarke to me. She is my grandma, I am 13 and I simply love your work its all very beautiful! I can't wait for tomorrows card
    Holly x

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  142. ros hodgkins20 October 2013 at 17:35

    Hi Sue, love this card, especially the large stamp.
    X Ros

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  143. nannapat20 October 2013 at 17:42

    Lovely card Sue - the striped holly background is gorgeous. Pat x

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  144. Carole Z20 October 2013 at 17:56

    Gorgeous card Sue...stunning! Carole Z X

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  145. cmu20 October 2013 at 17:57

    Love the festive colours and different textures. Well done.

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  146. magpie20 October 2013 at 17:58

    Hi Sue! Another fun, black, kraft and a "pop" of red card! Wonderful, I love it! I do so love that background stamp.....and the felt poinsettia.....ooooo.....! Congratulations to everybody who've won a prize in the comment game. Wonderful and enjoy! xx Love Karen xx

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  147. Unknown20 October 2013 at 20:16

    Haven't started my cards yet,really should although have two engagement ones to do first.Lovely card,the felt poinsettia is gorgeous.
    Helen Bx

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  148. Pat S Witney20 October 2013 at 20:27

    Hi Sue

    Love this Christmas card today. The poinsettia is lovely.

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  149. Unknown20 October 2013 at 21:08

    Wow I am late tonight, gorgeous card today Sue, like what you have done, I have made 140 for friends and family, just have to make some for my pupils yet!!! Just got to get down to it... xx

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  150. Donna Jones20 October 2013 at 21:27

    Hi Sue,
    Great Christmas card, love Kraft and red together.
    Donna Jones

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  151. brenda20 October 2013 at 21:29

    hi Sue, the craft card goes beautifully with the red and I love the felt poinsettia. My favourite card of the week x

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  152. Unknown20 October 2013 at 22:00

    Hi Sue, a beautiful card love the poinsettia done in the felt.

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  153. Annie20 October 2013 at 22:10

    This is a fabulous card, I love it! Wondering what you're up to now! Such a tease!!
    Hugs Annie

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  154. Anne O20 October 2013 at 22:21

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful card today! Just counted up the cards I've made for Christmas - and there are 7! Need to really get going now!
    So what is the news? Already on tenterhooks!
    Best wishes
    Anne O

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  155. Gail20 October 2013 at 23:19

    Hi Sue,
    I have 8 Xmas card about finished, think I best get a move on. Love this card, the felt poinsettia is brilliant.
    Gail Cx

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  156. Karen G Rtcliffe20 October 2013 at 23:24

    Stunning Christmas card Sue!! Especially love the idea of using felt for the poinsettia. Really love everything about the card!

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  157. Yorkie girl 21 October 2013 at 00:43

    Hi Sue
    Love today's card I just love every thing about it
    Your inspiration is amazing and thanks for sharing all your creations with us
    You take care
    Theresa xx

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  158. Sandy H21 October 2013 at 03:35

    Great card - love the felt poinsettia.

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  159. Becky Dunham21 October 2013 at 03:36

    Oh my goodness Sue - this card is absolutely gorgeous! I love the poinsettia and, well, just everything really :) Thanks for the inspiration!

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  160. mags21 October 2013 at 06:29

    A really lovely christmas card Sue.
    Mags
    x

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  161. jane stillman21 October 2013 at 07:52

    Absolutely fabulous Sue, love the mixture of textures and the combination of normal/kraft card. Hope you are well x

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  164. lion_tamer21 October 2013 at 19:48

    This is a beautiful card. Would like to try making one x

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  165. Unknown22 October 2013 at 17:51

    Wow, I love this, its so beautiful, I've still not started my xmas cards!

    Diane from Glasgow xx

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