It is time for the Sunday Comment Game winners. This week's winners are:
Grannysue!!!
Foxyg!!!
Margaret Corgi owner!!!
For the extra qualifying post of April 16th, the winners are:
Helen Barker!!!
Gingernuts!!!
Lynda McKittrick!!!
Congratulations all! Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your prizes.
I think that I need to address some of the issues that were brought up a few days ago. When I moved to the UK eight years ago, I didn't know many people and because my work is done from home, didn't have a chance to really get to know anyone to make friends. When I started my blog and it began to grow, it was truly the first time that I felt connected to friends here, even if I hadn't met most of you in person, I began to get to know you through the comments left on my blog. You, my blog family, became my lifeline here and continue to do so. People always ask me if it is hard to keep up a daily blog and my answer is always the same, no, it is the easiest thing in the world to do. What is hard however, and sometimes really heartbreaking for me, is to get to know so many people through my blog, read their comments every single day for months or even years and then they leave. I always notice and sometimes I email them to see if they are okay, but the truth is that I never know why and often I see these same people commenting on other blogs. It becomes very evident when I need to look back in the blog for something and then I see the names that have left and wonder why. Was it something I said or did? Who knows, but I don't want anyone to stop commenting please because it is one of the things that keeps me blogging daily. I always know that you are there reading the blog when you leave a comment and it just feels so much more personal to me then. When I finish a card I really like, I actually get excited about being able to share it on the blog because I know I will get your feedback on it. I don't want to lose that, it is so valuable in my life. However, I also think we all need support in our lives at some point. You were all there for me when my father passed away a few years ago, you helped so much, I cannot tell you. I love the fact that my blog feels like a great big extended family and everyone cares for each other, everyone rallies to help with charitable causes, everyone is lovely and warm to each other. It does pain me when I feel like someone doesn't feel welcome here as I want it to be a welcoming place to come for absolutely everyone. I know that I cannot please everyone all the time, but it is in my nature to try. I don't really know what is considered blog etiquette in this situation either, but I do know that I don't want anyone to stop coming to the blog. While I don't really have any issues with anyone leaving the comments about issues in their life, perhaps we could just try to keep it more positive and that might help everyone feel like it is a little less weighty and more upbeat. I truly hope that doesn't offend anyone, but hopefully will just bring about a sort of compromise that everyone can live with. I will say that I have been checking into adding a forum to the blog but I am reliant on the computer skills of others to help me bring this about, perhaps that is the answer here, I do not know. If you have any suggestions , please email me directly. All for now, Sue x
329 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 329 of 329Loved the shows you have done so far. so much inspiration
Todays card is gorgeous, as usual
luv
Karen xx
Beautiful card today. Love the soft colours. Haven't watched the shows yet this weekend but have recorded them to watch later. Like many others who have commented today I look at your blog every day but haven't commented for some time. Life just gets in the way sometimes.
Afternoon Sue, A lovely delicate card today which looks adorable. Really enjoyed your shows yesterday and you deserve all the success you had even if I wasn't quick enough to get the flower/leaves dies. Sold out after approx. 20 mins!! That must be a record. if I don't blog every day it's not because I've left you, but I'm still having a lot of trouble with my eyes after an operation and find it difficult sometimes but on my better days I go back and look at them. Loving your You tube videos too.Well must dash as your last show is about to start. Congratulations to all winners and hope you are all having a great Easter. Hugs Pauline A x
P.S Sue travel safely and have a great time with your mum Pauline A xx
Hello Sue. I am sorry that you feel like you have done or said something to upset some of your followers. I have not been following your blog for long and must confess I don't read all the posts some are very long and are personal writing. As I don't know the history of any of the crafters following you I do skip those I do feel a bit guilty because I know so many people are herring and do need so comfort from others. I think a forum would be good for those that have made friends to have a good heart to heart
I have to say this is a lovely card I ardour the rose background die. I don't have many of yours yet but hope to increase my collecshion over the next few months. Still not seen your shows as away aty daughters. I will watch the recording once home. I did have a quick peek on my phone last night. Have a safe trip home. Thank you for sharing I would love to craft along side you that would be awesome. I craft alone too like some of your followers my crafting friend moved away. Boo hoo. I admire you for blogging every day as I know your a busy lady and if you read all the blogs then that is amazing in its self. Congrutulations to all the winners. Have a lovely weekend. I am. Keep smiling
Debra xx
Afternoon Sue, A lovely delicate card today which looks adorable. Really enjoyed your shows yesterday and you deserve all the success you had even if I wasn't quick enough to get the flower/leaves dies. Sold out after approx. 20 mins!! That must be a record. if I don't blog every day it's not because I've left you, but I'm still having a lot of trouble with my eyes after an operation and find it difficult sometimes but on my better days I go back and look at them. Loving your You tube videos too.Well must dash as your last show is about to start. Congratulations to all winners and hope you are all having a great Easter. Hugs Pauline A x
Hi Sue,
Stunning card. Love it. Thank you.
All the issues are done and dusted now so business as usual....
It must be very satisfying for you to read all the positive comments on your blog today - well done you, lovely lady.
Safe journey home Sue and Happy Easter everyone.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxxxxxxxxx
Thanks Sue, loved your shows today, now looking forward to the 14.00 one.
Hi Sue
I don't know what's been going on as even though I get your email every day have never left a comment, but after reading it today hadn't realised how much this means to you. I always love your cards and it is through you that I now have rather a lot of dies. Please keep going as you do inspire me and other crafters, love your new dies too. Enjoy your trip to your mothers and hope she has a lovely day on her 91st birthday WOW!!!! Look forward to more blogs from you, take care love Annette xxx
Another beautiful card Sue. I only found your blog last week and being an older crafter and not really knowing anything about blogs and suchlike I am not sure how to go about things. The demo's on C&C are brilliant.Have a lovely Easter everyone.
Hi Sue,
Gorgeous card, lol I love the bit of added colour to the flowers and leaves on the die cut.. TFS
Hugs,
Trish x (Hillside)
Happy Easter Sunday
Hi Sue, another stunning card. just watching c&c and your lovely demonstrations, I haven't been crafting for over 12 months as my mojo went on walk abouts but since joining this blog and watching you I have started crafting again so thank you for the inspiration. Yvonne xxx
So so pretty Sue, Happy Easter. Well said too, I have noticed there are getting lots of personal comments on here, not always appropriate on someone else's blog I feel x
Happy Easter Sue, another lovely stunning card. You are such an inspiration.
I'm sure that anyone leaving your blog is not because you have done something.
I know you most probably think I have stopped visiting.
I don't get to visit as much as I would like to do as I can't get on the computer until 10pm when my son as gone to work. By that time I am usually tired.
I do visit but don't always have time to leave a comment.
Your blog and cards are a real credit to you, you inspire all of us. Love and hugs x ChrisB
Loving your dies and have thoroughly enjoyed the shows this weekend. Missed out on getting the dies I wanted but will buy from Joanna Sheen when I get chance (and they are in stock!). All the cards have been beautiful. Looking forward to more dies in the future!
Another glorious card Sue! I love the caring words you have written this morning, you really never stop giving yourself so it's good to know our words mean so much to you.
I love this blog and my WOW friends ( like Lorraine up North I to am a lone crafter) and the inspiration and friendship I get from looking at it first thing every morning just makes my day. I enjoy hearing how others are doing and what is happening in their lives ( where are you Norah hope you are ok? )I'm late in commenting today as I still have my grandchildren here,and also we are having really super gardening weather so I still have some of your shows to watch , I did see the first two of your shows yesterday and they were superb,the others are on tape until I get time to watch them.
Congratulations to the lucky winners and Happy Easter and hugs to all! Safe journey tomorrow and hope you have special happy times with your mum xo
Happy Easter Sue, what a lovely card, I especially like the sentiment. On more than one occasion your sentiments have been so appropriate for me on that particular day. Not so long ago I wasn't well and sure enough your card for that day said "Get Well Soon". Lol. Keep up the good work, I have finally been able to buy a couple of your new dies this week! Debra W
Sorry about my type O's. I meant hurting and some and at my
I should remember to proof read before I publish x Debra x
Happy Easter Sue. This is a lovely dainty card, so pretty. xx
Hi Sue, I too am one of your first group of followers and agree with another commenter who said it's hard to think of things to say everyday. I usually just say hi and if there's something I particularly like I will say so.
I don' t as a rule read what other people write, so was unaware of any "funny" goings on. I must admit as a blog follower I have always thought that really you should just be commenting on the card. That is unless you tell us something about your life other than the creative side and then to comment on that would seem fine.
I too think the answer would be a Forum, which as I understand is fairly easy to set up by someone with a little computer knowledge. People could then chat about all sorts of things and share the highs and the lows of life. I currently only belong to one invite only forum and we do not have moderators as we all know how to behave and the correct etiquette.
Joanna Sheen has a Forum, so was wondering whether Richard would be able to offer you some guidance on setting one up.
I hope whatever has been going on settles down soon and can only offer a few points of advice re posting on forums.
If someone annoys you with something they have written, step aside for a while before posting and calm down.
Never make personal attacks against people who do not have the right of reply. I.e TV presenters and demonstrators.
Remember that for some people a Forum is the only place they can go for light relief or comfort during difficult times.
I was very touched when my Dad died in November that Sue emailed me to tell me a lot of lovely comments had been left. I was very touched by Sue's thoughtful message and the comments people had left.
I am pleased to say tomorrow I will return to my normal style of commenting but hope my ideas may give you Sue some food for thought!
What a very sweet card to send to your daughter,, with all the love mothers have for them, we all love your work with your cards and videos, as you can see when your blog is way over 5000 ,thanks Sue. Wendy. xxx
Dear Sue A very happy easter and thank you for a weekend of great shows on C&C. Firstly, I thought I had blogged yesterday but missed it so sorry but do love the congratulations card. I have purchased the die so I will give it ago.
Today's card is sweet as well, I am really loving your new dies.
Have a safe trip to see your Mom. Take Care Love Michelle S xxx
I am new to blogs so for give me if I don't always leave a comment,your cards are just beautiful. Big hugs to you this Easter.
Hi Sue
Love, love, love today's card all your background dies are beautiful. I've made a card and matching box using one of them on the lid of the box and front of the card. My niece was thrilled to receive them and asked where I bought them lol.
Congratulations to all the winners.
Hugs x
Heather T
Hi Sue, I have watched all your shows this weekend.
Wow great dies you know what we all want need and must have. Have a wonderful trip back to visit your mum but please don't forget to come back to us.
Best wishes to you and your family.
Gully C
Hi Sue, What a pretty piece, really soft and feminine. Well done on all of your shows over the weekend (all of which I have watched and recorded!) and sharing the lovely samples with us all. Can't wait for my goodies to arrive and start crafting with them. Hopefully now you can relax with your family for a while before you get on with what you have in store for your new releases, whenever they may be! Thank you so much and congratulations to the winners! Karen xx
Hi Sue I am new to blogs so forgive me if I don't always post a comment.Your cards are always beautiful. Big hugs to you this Easter.
Hi Sue I am new to blogs so forgive me if I don't always post a comment.Your cards are always beautiful. Big hugs to you this Easter.
HAPPY EASTER afternoon Sue
A very pretty card today, lovd the die so very feminine.
I pop by your blog every day - I come for fantastic inspiration and because it is sn addiction I NEED MY SUE FIX.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Good Afternoon Sue,
What a beautiful card. I have this die and absolutely love it. Managed to catch all of your shows this weekend, brilliant demos and lots and lots of inspiration thank you.
THANK YOU for keeping this blog going day after day, I know I've said it before but I would be lost without your inspiration.
Have a lovely trip, give your mum a big hug and wish her a very happy birthday.
CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners.
Take care, Love Brenda xxx
Hi Sue, What a pretty piece, really soft and feminine. Well done on all of your shows over the weekend (all of which I have watched and recorded!) and sharing the lovely samples with us all. Can't wait for my goodies to arrive and start crafting with them. Hopefully now you can relax with your family for a while before you get on with what you have in store for your new releases, whenever they may be! Thank you so much and congratulations to the winners! Karen xx
Happy Easter Sue only caught today's shows as we have been away celebrating our sons birthday. I too am guilty of not always leaving a comment but love your cards and reading your blog x
Once again I love the card for today. I have only just started commenting on the blog but I have been a fan for a long time, I couldn't work out how to send a comment until I spoke to you at Rushden and then you very kindly put the instructions on your blog. I check in every day to see your latest creation. I have bought quite a few of you dies and they are beautiful. Lots of Love on this Easter Sunday.
Elaine Sabey x
Oh sue I absolutely adore your cards. Your new dies are fabulous and although at this moment I can't afford to buy anything new they are absolutely top of my want/need list. I also would like to comment on your very interesting part of your blog that doesn't involve your card. I am one of those people who used to comment every day. I am a recently new crafter - only two years - and you as a person on C&C and your cards are what inspired me to make my own cards and build up my own craft stash. It was the fact that you are so successful that stopped me leaving comments on your blog. You are so popular and I felt I was probably lost in amongst all the other hundreds of comments that are made. BUT I Have never stopped reading your blog and maybe that is the case with other people. I do want to say I think you are the most talented person I watch on C&C and there are quite a few talented people on there. I have sat engrossed in all the programs over this last weekend. I actually 'book' the TV when you're on. I will in future be commenting on your blog as I used to. Even if it is just to say a quick hello.
Much love Lea x
Hello Sue - this is just stunning! I have visited your blog for longer than I've been commenting, and don't really have time to read everyone else's comments, but I'm sorry if someone has made you feel upset. Your generosity in having regular give-aways and a new and inspirational design every day is testament to your kind and giving nature, and I am thankful that you share your ideas and techniques so freely with us all. Your cards are most often the ones re-pinned from my Pinterest page, so I'm obviously not the only one to appreciate your talent. Happy Easter, Susan x
Happy Easter Sue,
Yet another beatiful card....you are so inspirational to me with your Ideas.
Thanks Carol xx
Hi Sue, Congratulations on your succsessful shows on C&C. Love all the dies and have bought some already from Joanna and Julia. They are all gorgeous. As always loving all the cards .Have a good flight and happy birthday to your Mom. Looking forward to the next release.
Not a lost soul, just having difficulty with Yahoo getting into Blogspot. Using Google now.
Dearest Sue
Do hope you are heartened by all the lovely messages today - you've touched a nerve as so many new friends and a lot of 'old' ones too
have commented. And some with such sad events in their lives.
Congratulations on the incredible response to your shows - so well deserved. I too am amazed at all the (lonely) work you put in with the prep - fantastic samples and so much inspiration. Loved the dictionary flowers!!
Guess you may well be too busy tomorrow to read the blog, so will now wish you a safe journey back to your Mom and sending her very best wishes from Wales.
Don't undo all the good work at the breakfast club!!
Huge hugs for being you.
'P' in Wales
Here again Sue with a beautiful card, I have watched your show today and recorded all of yesterday an this morning and will catch up with them soon, I have only recently started to comment on your blog but have received e-mails of your cards for a while, looking at the number of comments today I hope that has given you the boost out of your sadness, hugs and prayers and a safe journey to see your mum xx
Hi Sue and happy Easter. Another lovely card today and congratulations on the success of your dies on C&C.
Adstar.
Hi Sue,
Wow ! What an amazing day! What an extraordinary couple of days !
Thank you so much for writing what we all carefully read this morning! This is your blog - you are the reason we joined and we trust we will keep this in mind in the days that lie ahead all being well. You can clearly see how much this blog means to us but it was absolutely wonderful to read how much it meant to you!
Thank you for that!
I love today's card and was thrilled to see it as I ordered that die from Julia's store yesterday! I look forward to receiving it and experimenting!
I would not have bought a large die before I read your blog as I thought it was not cost effective! How wrong was I ?
Haven't been able to see today's shows as been to church and then had family to lunch. Hopefully will catch up later!
Safe travel, Sue,
Love and thanks for all you do publicly and privately.
Love to all our lovely caring Wilsonettes,
Love Myra
Ps . Norah are you ok?
Hi Sue, I have now watched all bar your last Show, (I had to record them all due to Church commitments), I have thoroughly enjoyed every single minute, your samples were stunning (as always) and your demo's are unsurpassed. I am so very happy for you that your dies etc sold out, I knew they would because they are so very beautiful.
I love the pastel colours on this card today, the die is stunning, and doesn't need much embellishing at all, this card is magnificent !!
Congratulations to all the lucky Winners !!
I'm not too sure what your write-up today means, but if people have left your Blog for any reason, it won't have anything to do with you, Sue, it won't have been anything that you have done, I'm sure !!
Enjoy the rest of your day.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Norah, missing you so much. I hope you are not ill and if you are missing due to the last couple of days, please put that to one side and come back to us, you are such an important part of our family. Just let us know you are okay, so many concerned comments.
Hi Sue
Love the card.
I like the way that you add colour so sutle and keeping it classy.
Happy Easter.
Rita:)
Hi Sue
lovely card. I love the way that you add colour very sutle which keeps the card classy.
Happy Easter
Rita:)
Hi Sue,
Gorgeous card. Love the design.
I am one of those who left the blog but I haven't commented on other blogs. It was definitely not something you said that made me leave. Life has been a struggle for various reasons including bereavement with the loss of my mum. This is why I left and even stopped crafting. I am only just going to get back into it. And one of those reasons have been you! You are such a huge inspiration and super talented. I hope you never retire!! I have watched you on TV and am always amazed.
When I came back I did go back and look at every post I missed over 2 years.
I shall try to comment more often. Much love. Keep doing what you are doing.xx
Hi Sue,
Gorgeous card. Love the design.
I am one of those who left the blog but I haven't commented on other blogs. It was definitely not something you said that made me leave. Life has been a struggle for various reasons including bereavement with the loss of my mum. This is why I left and even stopped crafting. I am only just going to get back into it. And one of those reasons have been you! You are such a huge inspiration and super talented. I hope you never retire!! I have watched you on TV and am always amazed.
When I came back I did go back and look at every post I missed over 2 years.
I shall try to comment more often. Much love. Keep doing what you are doing.xx
Happy Easter Sunday Sue & all the wilsonetts,Sue this is a truly gorgeous card i have just ordered it( MY Easter egg from hubby )lol as on a diet' so i am over the moon to see it on the blog today i love the soft colours you have used i have recorded all your shows as i am at my daughters for easter & just using her computer for 5 mins.
Sue reading your words just now they realy mooved me, i dont think for one minute people have left the blog because of you. I love you &your blog like others i love commenting on your cards you give me so much inspiration i think my card making has grown since being here with you Sue.
i also like to read other posts such as Lancs Steph with her guilding flakes,micro beads & sticky sheets ext she has me in stiches as dose Norah with her funny story's, & Lynne Mills & her fur baby's antics.Lindsey & her fouls Also if i can give a little love & support for sad times too for Pam Tina Tress Cammille to name a few. I find it'S like having a cuppa with lots of friends even not knowing them personlly,it also helps me as i dont realy have any close friends.so i love my wilsonette family. Sue you are my crafting idal & i was so pleased i met you at ally pally you were so kind letting me have a photo with me i have framed it now it's in my craft room.
Not sure about a forum though.
PLEASE DON'T STOP BLOGGING :0))
Sue have a safe journey home tomorrow wish your mom a very happy birthday,and hope you will have a well deserved rest Sue lots of love Lynda Brock xx
Sorry forgot to conratulate all the winners you lucky ladies.
Norah hope your ok have missed you
love Lynda Brock xx
Hi Sue
Thank you for a truly inspiring weekend. Your dies are AMAZING - a must have! I am so appreciative of the time and effort you give us with your blog. To be part of it is a privilege. Have a wonderful time with your family. Across the pond but still in my home daily - Awesome!
Lotta luv & hugs
June
Hi Sue,
What a beautiful card, I wish I had half your creativity and talent. I am always amazed at the cards that you do.
I visit your blog every day but do not usually post a message, however, your heartfelt comments have spurred me on to leave this, my 2nd posting.
Please keep up the great work that you do.
Jaq
Hello Sue and Everyone.
Absolutely Stunning card today.
I am soooo happy that the internet
is back on as it.s been on and
off for the last week.
what did we do without it.
Heartfelt comment from you today
Sue. you haven.t said or done anything wrong people have their
reasons I suppose, it could be
work, illness or no spare time
so please don,t worry or be upset.
Enjoy your well earned rest Sue.
hope everyone has been ok today.
From Christine C and Ella
I loved your shows today well done lots more beautiful cards.
Hi Sue,
Me again! Sorry! Forgot to congratulate today's winners!
May I say too how lovely it is to see so many positive lovely comments! Having said that - I'm not sure about a forum! I struggled with a blog to begin with? lol! Personally I would just stick with the blog - even if there was a forum. Maybe I'm just too old to change! Can you hear me creaking!
Just about to watch today's shows!
Bliss,
Love to all , Myra
Ps.Steph - love what your personal Easter bunny brought! Enjoy x
Thanks Sue for a perfect weekend. The shows were amazing, the samples out of this world.
Thinking and reading back to your comment this morning, it made me wish id found you at the time you needed support as you have supported me over the past few months and for that I shall be forever grateful to you for your thoughtfullness and sincere friendship. That takes me onto the subject of either a forum or facebook page. They worry me a great deal. As we know a few wrongly used words can be miss interpretated, taken to heart, and can hurt, and typed words can be so dangerous. The very last thing id want to find is another few days like those we have just had, which saddens us if you get sad. It can take just one message to upset so many people that although we do like 'to share' Im worried that after reading one of the posts here about how a forum got so nasty, it may happen to you and none of us that have found friendship and comfort here want/need any nastiness. You have thrown many of us a lifeline, I for one would hate to 'sink' again.
Thanks again for a brilliant weekend and wish for you a wonderful time in Florida.
Well done card winners on CC this weekend.
Hugs to all.
Lancashire Steph xx
This is very beautiful, soft and delicate and I love it. I was so pleased that C&C put your shows on at times when I could actually watch them live. Worth every second (even though they sold out of what I wanted).
I am surprised by the 'issues' you speak of I'm afraid. One thing I'm absolutely sure of is that nothing you have said or done would cause anyone to leave.
I have been inspired by your creativity on countless occasions and enjoy your blog every day. I read other comments randomly and comment daily (unless I'm away).
Who could possibly be offended by your tactful and sensitive remarks or feel unwelcome on your blog? No-one in the world can please all of the people all of the time, but I'd bet you come closer than most!
Do have a lovely visit with your Mum.
Sue
Hi Sue,
Sorry when I commented earlier in the day I forgot to say congrats to the very lucky winners and also to those who won cards on the shows. Pleased that the shows were a runaway success and that your dies were so warmly greeted. Love Alison xx
Ps - Norah do hope you're ok.xx
Good sunday evening. What great show yesterday and today. I had to watch yesterdays shows Saturday late afternoon was out all day with my cousin, first for a facial and back massarge then shopping, must ademit I did doze off during facial i think it was the wave music they played. I managed to watch todays shows and thoroughly enjoyed and admired your work on every show. I now know what stamps to buy for the Calafonian dies I bought from J. Sheen and of course I have never stopped using the filiagree flowers and leaves on my cards. I'm off to Jersey in the Channel Islands on Tuesday so I could not order stamps today(never know where the postman might leave them) So hopefully I can order in two weeks time. Once again Sue you are so helpful in explaining how to use these dies in so many different ways. Enjoy your time with your Mum and your American family. Kind Regards Sandra Kent
Hi Sue, lovely card as always, do so love all the different flowers you make for your cards to. You come across as a lovely person on your blog and having met you at Ally Pally and listened to you talk with others know it completely genuine. Thank you for all your inspiration and fab tutorials keep up the god wok.
Hi Sue,
What a beautiful card today, the simplicity of it makes it even more so. I wanted to purchase this die yesterday after seeing it on C&C, but unfortunately I was to late, so if anyone has any ideas where I could buy this item, please tell me.
Your comment about your blog family on C&C today was very heartfelt, and it reiterated what you had said on your blog earlier. I have never felt I was being left out, quite the opposite. Last year I commented on a loss, and the next day I was over whelmed with support, it was like having a big warm cuddle from people telling me that had gone through the same thing and that they were there for me. I had an email from Sue which really took me by surprise as I thought she would have been way too busy to speak to me, and a few months ago when I lost my beautiful Berkeley dog, Sue was there for me then and all the lovely blog family went over and above to comfort me, and I thank all of them from the bottom of my heart. I don't have a big family left anymore, and I know a lot of other people on the blog are in the same situation, and I can say that I have felt nothing but love and kindness in abundance on Sue's Blog, including Sue herself. People come and go throughout our lives for one reason or another. I think part of a good friendship is that, you might not hear from them for a while, but when you do, it's like you had only spoken yesterday, and know that it is nothing that you have said or done, but know that they will come back and check in from time to time.
I wish you a safe journey back home to your mom, and have such a well deserved rest with family and friends. God bless Sue. I know it's late in the day but HAPPY EASTER.
PS. Can I just say that in my blog message yesterday I meant to say Kleenex tissues, not cleanex DOH!!
Has anyone heard from Norah?. I hope you are ok X
PPS Can you believe it I forgot to say congratulation to all the winners, Especially to Margaret. X . Also while I'm here congratulation on your new foal Lyndsay. I can't wait to hear the name.
Happy Easter all and congratulations to the lucky winners. Have been enjoying your shows and seeing how you use your beautiful dies. My wonderful husband keeps urging me to buy the lot!! Maybe he should buy a lottery ticket first!!!
I visit your blog every day, though don't always comment. I've learned such a lot from it and would hate to lose it, so I'll comment more often!!! Not sure I'd have the confidence to join in a forum.
Take care and thank you, Jan
A very beautiful card such brilliant ideas you have.
I try and look most days but don't always comment as I admit to being a novice when it comes to blogging and I don't always think I have done it right so give up and was a little put off by some saying certain names only appeared when a competition was on. Still I am going try and comment more often. Thank you for your own thoughts. Regards Jane fr.
Hi Sue,
Heard about you via John Next Door, this is my first time looking at your blog. I watched you yesterday and again today. Enjoyed everything that I saw. Your cards are really beautiful and I shall be following your blog in future as well as John's.
Nancy Thomas
Hiya Sue,
Lovely card Sue. Beautiful in it's simplicity.
I can't remember saying it was lovely to chat and laugh with you at AP. You were buried beneath so many people all interested in your demos. Long may you continue doing and enjoying your beautiful cards.
Happy Easter. X
Hi Sue,
Just wondering about Tres! Maybe I've just missed her posts but I know she can be unwell! Trust you ok Tres! X
Hi Sue
After watching you this weekend I have signed up to your blog. Your cards are beautiful. I hope to gain lots of inspiration to get me crafting and giving me some me time.
Thanks
Donna
Evening Sue & Happy Easter,
Lovely delicate card, beautifully coloured, you never fail in coming up with the goods.
Susan McG.
Hi Sue I'm back! been a bit poorly but feeling a lot better. Your card is a work of art and I can't tell you how much it brightens my day, it inspires me and gives me a lift to start my day so thank you. Just asking something stupid what does Lol mean? Enjoyed your shows soooo much, you'll need a good rest now.
Luv and Hugs
Esther x
hello there sue, thought i would let you know that your blog is the first window i open each day, i really do love the projects you create, they are beautiful, each of them in their own way. you such a gracious person, i enjoy watching your tv appearances, i learn something every time. you take care, corinna
Hi Sue
Such a pretty card, I have been visiting yours and Julia's blog for a few years now and have only just found out how to leave a comment. It is only because of shift patterns that I am unable to leave comments every day, but I never let a day go by without visiting your blogs. Please dont become disheartened, so many of us appreciate all your creations.
Love your new dies and stamps and love watching you on c&c. Wish you was on there everyday lol. Have a safe journey back home. Toni xx
Stunning card as always another for the wish list!! xx Happy Easter and have a fab time with your Mum xx off to watch the recorded shows xx GailT xx
Hi Sue,
I have come late to the blog today. Been motor racing today........not taking part. Loved this card when I saw it on C and C. You dies are great ....as are you. X
Fantastic card Sue - so simple but oh so elegant. Loved your shows, I had to record them so didn't get chance to buy the dies I wanted but I'm sure I'll get them elsewhere before too long. Well done to all the winners. Pat x
Hello Sue lovely stunning cards again today been watching you today on c&c. Hope you have a safe journey back home but will miss you. Happy crafting to you
A beutiful card Sue, made with your amazing dies thanks so much for sharing them with us all.
Very pretty card and would like to know who manufactures the die used. I seem to not find the info. states from----collection.
Kindly
HAPPY EASTER TO ONE AND ALL
A beutiful card Sue, made with your amazing dies thanks so much for sharing them with us all.
Hi Esther,
I know the answer to this as I have grandchildren who text it! Lol - means laugh out loud! Apparently our Prime Minister got a bit confused and thought it was lots of love!
Love Myra
Hi Esther,
LOL means, Laugh out loud, or Loads of love. It took me a while to work out all the abbreviations, but I have learned sooo much on Sue's fab blog.
Tina X
Hi Sue,
Your card is a dream - and the delicate colouring is just right.
Having read your heartfelt comments I have sat and read all the comments on today's blog - it has taken me an hour and it was good to see that everyone supports you.
As I said in a previous comment if people don't want to read all the blog messages just scroll ove r them.
Lets use this Easter Day as a new start for you and your followers.
I try to leave you a comment daily and being a true Yorkshire lass I do let you know if a card is not to my liking.
Enjoy your time with your family - I have been with my family today and it has been wonderful as they live in different parts of the country and we don't meet up that often.
Lucky winners - it's an amazing feeling when you see your name has been drawn.
I don't know why but Margaret corgi owner's name always pops out at me in the messages and I am pleased she is a winner.
Love you and your amazing cards.
Margaret O
xxx
this is a beaut. love the simplicity of it but oh so effective. also love the softness of the inking xx
Hi Sue
Just a little message, I love this card, and have ordered this set of dies. I know that I do not comment daily but I do always look at your cards, they are all beautiful and Sue you are a beautiful person, I do not do facebook or social media at all and I love your blog, I am never offended and it is lovely to see so many people all caring about each other and about you Sue. I have enjoyed watching you this weekend, have a great time with your Mum and I will be at Rushden in Oct to see you, I know it's a long way off but I will have saved up some pennies again by then, after my major spending spree yesterday, am so looking forward to the delivery of my new dies.
A Happy Crafty long weekend to all
Pam B
Hi sue, well everything sold out, now c&c Know that they need your dies before anyone els,
I watched all your shows, I got my dies the night before lol cos I new they would sell out,
Sue I could not believe I won Wednesdays card, I would have run around the room if I could walk lol
My husband came running to me,
I was shouting that I had got one of your cards,
He said I thought we had won the loto the way I was going on lol
Have a lovely time with your mam
Crafty hugs Julie xxx
Good evening Sue
What a perfect end to the day to discover I am a winner thank you so very much indeed. My congratulations to the other lucky winners.
A really wonderful card today so very beautiful and rich looking, thank you so much.
Your words today are so heartfelt and a wonderful guide to all of your extended family to which I have the honour of belonging. Please don't feel hurt if for whatever reason some fail to comment, it will be their loss eventually. You are very much loved, highly regarded and respected.
Congratulations on your astounding success this weekend on C & C so richly deserved. Have a safe journey back home and have a wonderful time with your Mom, family and friends. A very Happy Birthday to your Mom.
Warm wishes and hugs to those who need them.
Margaret corgi owner
Anyone who is struggling to find any of Sue's dies Icon UK say they will have a delivery on 22 April, they give an excellent service.
Tina delighted to know all went so well for Clare's wedding and you all had a wonderful time, tissues and all! Do hope father in law is making good progress with his recovery.x
Hi a Sue. Haven't posted for a while but love all your cards and your shows this weekend have been great. I only have a few of your dies so far but am looking forward to buying some more when pennies will allow. As others have warned be careful of starting a forum, they need to be monitored and moderated very carefully as there can be a lot of cyber bullying out there.
Hello Sue,
Lovely card, lovely words, lovely you xxx
Hugs
Sandra xxx
Hi Sue
Sorry I am so late today but grand kids just gone home and still got one with us which she is now tucked up in bed fast on and I so wish I was lol..
Happy Easter to all and you to sue ..
Safe journey home to your mam hope she is well. I love your blog I only visit a few yours is always the first I love your blog and you are such a kind thoughtful person I was glad of your kind words when I told you about my hubby and his stroke yes a forum would be great I think.. Any way the card is shamazing I love it I think this die is another need and must have but its my birthday soon so maybe I will get it then fingers crossed, take care all .. Hugs Sarah xx
I love today's card and my friend next door has the main die!!! Can make it -or have ago at least.
I read your blog every single day -I get it by email so I dont miss it -but I don't comment every day, just a couple of times a week. I don't really feel I 'belong' to a group though and would love a forum. I know little about setting them up, but maybe Yuku would be a good place to look. I know they do forums.
I know you get so much mail you can't possibly answer or comment on all of either blog or private mails you receive (I've written privately but understood that you would be too busy to answer) so a forum where we can help each other would be lovely. I'm sure you'd feel the support too.
Some people just leave groups/blogs for no reason -I'm sure it isn't personal. They perhaps wanted somwehere a little 'cosier' -please don't take that the wrong way but such a huge number of comments makes it hard to be personal. I'm sure most people understand that but some want more attention!!
Hugs Janet (in Kent).
Just loved seeing all your shows this weekend I am a great fan. You should be so proud of your dies each and everyone is stunning. I was so thrilledwhen you pulled out my email to win a card I try everytime you are on can't wait for it to arrive. Safe trip to your mom xx
I love today's card and my friend next door has the main die!!! Can make it -or have ago at least.
I read your blog every single day -I get it by email so I dont miss it -but I don't comment every day, just a couple of times a week. I don't really feel I 'belong' to a group though and would love a forum. I know little about setting them up, but maybe Yuku would be a good place to look. I know they do forums.
I know you get so much mail you can't possibly answer or comment on all of either blog or private mails you receive (I've written privately but understood that you would be too busy to answer) so a forum where we can help each other would be lovely. I'm sure you'd feel the support too.
Some people just leave groups/blogs for no reason -I'm sure it isn't personal. They perhaps wanted somwehere a little 'cosier' -please don't take that the wrong way but such a huge number of comments makes it hard to be personal. I'm sure most people understand that but some want more attention!!
Hugs Janet (in Kent).
Just loved seeing all your shows this weekend I am a great fan. You should be so proud of your dies each and everyone is stunning. I was so thrilledwhen you pulled out my email to win a card I try everytime you are on can't wait for it to arrive. Safe trip to your mom xx
Hi sue, lovely card, I may be one of your missing people, I came on every day and commented but 6 months ago I was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given 6 to 12 months to live, well I've survived the 6 months but card making and visiting sites have been taken over with chemo, blood transfusions and hospital visits, so nothing to do with your lovely site. Mol r
Hi Sue, this is a fabulous card and one of the dies I would really like to save up for. I watched your shows yesterday and really enjoyed your demos. I read your blog every day but don't often leave a comment, you get so many, but I will try and comment more often. I have a blog myself and I know how pleased I always feel when someone leaves a comment for me.
Hellooooooo Sue and the Wilsonettes!! What can I say? Fantastic shows Sue and beautiful creations. Love this card that you had on the show. Stunning! Your dies are so amazing and you deserve every bit of success that you are getting. Awww Sue, it was heart wrenching reading words today. Steph, you more or less said everything. You are the most loveliest, kindest and generously giving lady I've ever come across. Please don't think it is something that you have done. I'm sure from all the lovely comments people have left you today will have given you no doubt that you are a very much loved lady. Eeeee eck woman, where would be without you?! You give us so much confidence, tips and inspiration, so that's a good start! I hope everything that has been said will have made you feel better. We would never want to see you sad. We have a wonderful lady who has a wonderful family blog! We couldn't wish for anything more! Now (if you've got the energy...) do the whoo hoo dance.... We all love you Sue. Have a rest and enjoy the precious time with your mom and family. Give your mom a "Happy Birthday" wish and lots of love from all of us. Sending love and hugs Barbara, Lyndsey, Pam, Tina, Steph, Joanna, Norah (where are you sunbeam, we're all missing you and hoping you are okay?) and to all who are needing one at this time. Congratulations Pauline on becoming a nanna! Wonderful! Lyndsey, can't wait to see the name that you will pick for your new foal. Thank you too for your hugs, much appreciated x Congratulations to all the winners! Wonderful! Enjoy! Happy Easter blessings everybody xx Love Karen xx
another fab card sue i too have watched all your shows on c and c and i taped them all to and i emailed in hoping to win a card, i'm a new follower or a wilsonette as i believe we are called, i hope i will be following you for a good few years
Hi Sue
Beautiful card and wonderful shows this weekend. I am not sure what has happened on your blog but I for one would not miss visiting every day. I don't comment every day but I do try to read some of the comments although I'm not sure who people are talking about when they comment on illness or suchlike.
You have a wonderful blog Sue and I would hate to think that you thought you were saying or doing something wrong.
You come across as a wonderful person and a very likeable and genuine lady.
Travel safely and have a wonderful time with your lovely mum.
Oooh and thanks for bringing your beautiful dies to us I'm looking forward to you adding to them.
June xx
Happy Easter Sue,
Loving the card, and your shows were excellent as usual.
Hope you've recorded plenty of videos for us while you're in the States.
Have a wonderful time with your family and post lots of photos please.
Gloria
Hi Sue,
Beautiful card, loving the hint of glitter card peeping through. I'm so glad the hubby let me buy the Italian collection (flexi pay really helps!) think that covers my presents for my birthday and Christmas this year.
Donna Jones
A beautiful, soft, subtle card. Managed to catch a couple of your shows and hope to watch the others on the C & C video facility. Congratulations to the winners. Have a good journey home Sue. x
How beautiful is this.
Your subtle colouring really brings this lovely die to life.
I've enjoyed watching your w/end shows and appreciate how hard you worked on showing off your wonderful collections. It is no wonder they were a sell-out.
I hope you can have a little rest while you visit your dear Mum.
xx
Lovely card today and even better I won one of your cards today on C & C. I can't wait for it to arrive:)
The shows over the weekend were great and I managed to pick up a few new pieces to satisfy my crafting addiction for the weekend.
Enjoy the rest of the Easter and a well earned break.
Hi Sue
Congratulations on the C&C launch of your new range.The shows were great as usual and the samples gorgeous.
Love Angela x
Managed to catch repeat shows this evening as had all the family to dinner today, congratulations on your new dies they are great i always love to watch you could sit all day you are always an inspiration to me, i visit your blog a lot but don't always leave a comment,look forward to seeing you on again very soon with your fantastic cards.Best Wishes Mary x
Hi Sue Happy Easter,I must be the onl one on your blog that did not see your shows.
I am now going put my feet up and look at them.the card to day Sue is fantastic ,and that you had made one for your is special,another masterpiece .
Big hugs
Ita
Hi sue, loved all of your shows and the beautiful cards. gosh which ones to get? Thank you for the lovely dies have a safe trip home. Gin
Such a delightful card. Lovely delicate colours. As others have said already you light up so many lives every day with your amazing blog. Being part of your blog family enriches my life. The huge number of comments today shows how moved your blog family were by what you said. Caring and sharing is what families are all about.
Thank you for great weekend of shows with super demos to inspire us all. Safe journey and have a wonderful time celebrating your Mom's birthday.
Hi, just ordered the hollywood collection of dies.
Really looking forward to receiving them as they will give a whole new look to my cards.
Would have bought all the dies you were showing on C&C but I have aholiday in two weeks to Greece so have to watch the pennies for now.
I held off because of the holiday but tonight, I couldn't resist and ordered them from Sunrise Crafts.
When I saw them on C&C, I just thought WOW!
I wll hopefully get the others in the creative expression set when I get back from holiday and when I make a few cards, I hope my "customers" will be saying WOW too. :)
Sue, I had not received your blog in several days but didn't know why. Then my husband told me he changed some things on the computer and I realized it had knocked some of my daily blogs off. My only way out was to unsubscribe and resubscribe. I won't know for a couple of days if this is going to work. I will be heartbroken if I can't get your blog every day. It's the first I look at. Also, I did not understand comments meant that much to you so I never comment except to enter for a drawing. My mistake. Make no mistake, if you get 300plus comments each day, there are so many more that do not write but love your blog. People can be so mean. Don't give it a thought. Do what you do best and share. Most of our rewards are not of this earth. I will have a Sue Wilson die set very soon! Thank you and God for your talent. Also, I get C&C on my IPad now but still haven't figured out the time difference. You might consider when you publish the times you could tell us in EST, too. Just a thought. Myra from Florida
Hi Sue. Just finished watching your shows from earlier today as just getting back off holiday and i am so pleased with the response to your dies i think everyone loved them. You must feel very proud of yourself after all the hard work you have put in to them. Todays card is beautiful so simple but very effective. Loved the way you have used a touch of colour on the flowers and leaves. I have only been leaving a comment since the launch of your dies on your blog i think it was about six months ago but had been following your blog for about four years but when i saw your cards with your new dies on i just had to leave a comment because they were beautiful and so different from anything else out there. I agree with everything you said sue. You dont have to read all the comments but its lovely to leave one and then you know how much we crafters love your blog. Congrats to all the winners. Have a safe journey home to see you mum and have a wonderful time. Hope she has a lovely birthday with her family and it will give you time to recharge your batteries.
Best Wishes.
Denise x
Dear Sue,
I have loved all your shows on c&c this weekend your card samples were each and every one of them beautiful and a work of art.
I adore all your new dies and your embossing folders but unfortunately couldn't buy as I have no money in the bank until 29th April so totally gutted I had to miss out. I hope you will be back soon on c&c to give me another chance to buy a collection of your wonderful dies.
The card today is so very pretty, I love the roses background die and the way you have inked them so beautifully.
I'm so sorry I've not been around - this has been a tough year for me already with battles with my health.
I read your blog everyday and enjoy your video tutorials very much. I try a comment when I can.
You are a wonderful and kind, generous person and I'm sorry I've let you down 😔
I hope you carry on your blog I would miss it and you very much, once again I'm very sorry I've not been around,
I hope you have a great time with your Mom back home. Have a good flight.
Best wishes from Katie-Louise sweetlove xx
What a lovely card today Sue. Quite simple in the execution but elegant in the end results. Love how you used the pastel colors to provide emphasis on certain areas. It's very delicate and feminine. Would be a delight for anyone to receive. Looking forward to seeing what you have for us tomorrow.
Sue this is so gorgeous. Love that die and love how you used color with it. Absolutely beautiful as always. Oh, I just found out yesterday about your videos on You Tube. Boy was that a treat to be able to spend hours getting caught up on watching everything there. Thanks for all of your hard work on sharing your easy to follow tutorials.
Happy Easter, Lori McGarrity
Dear, dear Sue,
Thank you so very much for your shows (watched and recorded and watched again), which once more have given me great pleasure and inspiration, not least today's beautiful creation.
Thank you for your personal notes on recent negative elements on hitherto upbeat comments; my lovely Mum always said 'If you haven't anythings good to say, please, don't say anything'.
I intend to e-mail with my personal, positive thoughts on these matters as I don't wish to upset any of your faithful and lovely followers.
But for now, my thoughts are going with you to your own lovely Mom. I can just imagine how pleased and proud she is of your magnificent talents and how exited
she will be to see you again.
Wish her a lovely birthday from me and give my love not only to her but also to her breakfast friends. Wish I could be there when you share their company during this trip home.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do.
Lis xx
Hi Sue, I love to pop in on an almost daily basis to see what you have been upto and gather information. I don't always comment, not because I don't think your cards are good or because of something you or anyone else has said, but simply because every card I have seen is stunning and I feel I am saying the same thing over and over lol anyway I just love your blog and can't wait until you are back on our screen have caught most of the shows this weekend and am inspired (can't wait for the new dies) hugs xx
I believe tres and norah are upset by the comment made the other day and as it pointed in there direcktion i thimk they are ofended.
Hi Sue, sorry for delay in posting. What a beautiful card this is from a
gracious and lovely woman with an extremely big heart. As I have missed some posts this week I reallydon't know what initiated your response at end of post, but I for one think that the people who post comments on this blog are close and sometimes we have a need to get things ff our chest to others we class as friends. If people stop posting it will be for a variety of reasons, none of which will be due to anything that you have done.
Regards and Happy Easter To All
lorraine - scotland
xxx
Hi Sue.
I've been looking at your blog every day for some time now - indeed it's the first thing I do each morning - but I haven't commented until recently because I (stupidly) couldn't work out how to do it!!
You never fail to inspire me with your wonderful skills and your caring, sharing approach to card making. Thanks so much for this.
I can't promise to comment every day but you can be assured that I will be looking at your beautiful cards and learning new techniques from your instructions and fantastic videos.
Hope you have had a lovely Easter and have a great time with your mum in Florida.
Best wishes
Diane
Dear Sue, I now own the Italian background after meeting you at the Colemans Rushden demo at the beginning of April - I can't believe I had never known of you or seen your work before and if you remember I got quite a ribbing from the other ladies there when I owned up to this. Now though I am completely hooked on your style of crafting and despite owning a fab electronic cutter I just had to have the Italian background which has gone through my Bigshot beautifully. - You're such a lovely lady, your warmth and patience shines through and I'm happy t have joined this blog. My crafting is coming on leaps and bounds now - to think that all these years I had been using the glue you use but didn't realise I could make such easy little pearl drop accents with it! It was great seeing you on TV this weekend and having my email read out - hope you have a safe flight back to the USA and look forward to your daily posts xx
Dear Sue, I now own the Italian background after meeting you at the Colemans Rushden demo at the beginning of April - I can't believe I had never known of you or seen your work before and if you remember I got quite a ribbing from the other ladies there when I owned up to this. Now though I am completely hooked on your style of crafting and despite owning a fab electronic cutter I just had to have the Italian background which has gone through my Bigshot beautifully. - You're such a lovely lady, your warmth and patience shines through and I'm happy t have joined this blog. My crafting is coming on leaps and bounds now - to think that all these years I had been using the glue you use but didn't realise I could make such easy little pearl drop accents with it! It was great seeing you on TV this weekend and having my email read out - hope you have a safe flight back to the USA and look forward to your daily posts xx
Love this card,very subtle and feminine.Meant to comment yesterday but was so excited to see my name I forgot.Oops.
Helen Bx
Hi Sue,
Yet another stunner, I'm running out of adjectives to describe your beautiful designs.
Loved the shows over the weekend although had to work to had a late night yesterday catching up on recordings!!
Have a safe journey home.
Regards,
Sheila
Beautiful card Sue. I have a few of your new dies now and love using them. I don't comment very often, but I look in most days and admire!
Sue x
A beautiful card again. How do you do it?? I use you for inspiration daily. Love it. Take care.
Michele Jacobi.
Just ordered the Hollywood collection of dies. Wish i could have ordered all but going on holiday soon so need to watch the pennies 'til I come back from Greece.
I saw you on C&C and when the dies appeared, I thought WOW!
Looking forward to them arriving hopefully by tomorrow or Wednesday latest.
Hi Sue
loved your shows saturday and today. I bought the californian collection with the background in it. Cant wsit for yhem to arrive.
i must confess that my blog comments have not been all too regular over the past few years. Absolutely nothing you have done Sue. Purely personal reasons. My kidney transplant i have 7 years ago had failed and i have been having dialysis this past year awaiting another transplant...my sister being the donor. I do love visiting your blog and i so look forward to your demos on create and craft. We have all missed you from our screens.
being only in my 30's i am a young age to be coping with kidney failure. I have so much that i want to do with my life and so mich more crafty things to buy lol.
i will try ti visit more regular Sue.
thanks for inspiration
love
Irene Allen
Hi Sue, I so look forward to your shows and demonstrations and made quite a substantial investment at the latest one!
I have started playing around with my new dies, it is so much fun! I really feel it is helpful and I feel fortunate to be able to read your blog and see how you have used the dies, it is like a reference library that I shall keep returning to. So please keep it going.
I have been asked to make an A4 card for a special 80th Birthday. I was wondering whether I may be able to use the background from the Italian collection (roses) and create a large panel (4 cuts on 1 sheet). I think the die will fit across the plate but I have yet to try it. I am going to experiment on Saturday - fingers crossed!
Crafty Tash (Natasha Cole)
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