Thursday, 21 August 2014

Peeking Die Cut



Hi crafters!  Thank you so much for all the amazing comments about my new Christmas dies, I was absolutely over the moon !  It has been an exciting week with all new dies, but don't forget about the videos!  Here is a new one for you that will hopefully help you to look at your dies a bit differently.  They don't always need to be in full on display to look beautiful, sometimes they can just do a bit of peeking!

Not to be forgotten, here is a list of the winners from each of the individual blogs of last week's blog hop:

Sue Wilson - Jackie Whiteman
Julia Watts - Wendy Armstrong
Tracey Laughton - June Ballenger
Kim Bacon - Lynda Edmondson
Donna Ratcliff - Clai01
Neil Burley - Karen Burton
Tracy Heaton - June Smith
Kerry Hickton - Sam Smithard
Pam Smith - Anne Crawford
Creative Expressions - Crafty Jo

Please email Tracey@creative-expressions.uk.com with your postal details so that they can get your prizes sent out to you.

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The finished dimensions are 6 3/4" x 8" in size.  All for now, Sue x


194 comments:

Pam said...

Hello Sue and Wilsonettes, another beautiful card today. Your inspiration is never-ending and we thank you for that.
Ita, you have done so well to get through the last year, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dianeandchips, Cheryl, baby Leo, hugs all round, Steph a gentle hug for you as I don't want to hurt your back. Hope today is better for you.
Anne Crawford, you are not a fool, you gave me the best chuckle of all yesterday, hope you enjoy your prize, Hun x
Norah, hope Rory is enjoying school again.
So many good friends on the blog, hugs to you all.
Well done little Sam, loved your post too.

Unknown said...

Morning Sue

Lovely card today I am off to make my morning coffee and watch your video.

Congrats to the winners of the blog hop!

Crafty Hugs
Heather xx

Cameeli of Richmond said...

Sue,Good morning.
another stunner today thanks for sharing the video, its great to have a on-line design reminder when the little grey cell get stuck for a nice card. loving the daisy.

Have a great day everyone, and hugs to those suffering or needing a bit of support.
Cameeli xx

Carol Clarke said...

Morning Sue
Another beautiful card, love the
the Austrian centre Salzburg and the Tracey Collins backing paper you have used.
Will watch the video when I get back from the gym
Hugs
Carol x

June Smith said...

Morning Sue, Pam and all Wilsonettes, oh lovely a video, I never tire of watching these, fantastic. I so love todays card especially the sentiment, what a wonderful font that is. Oh, and I have won a prize in the blog hop, I couldn't believe it when I saw yesterday, I had to go through the whole of the blog hop on Tracey's blog to see if there was another June Smith, but no there wasn't so I emailed my details...........so pleased and looking forward to my prize. Congratulations to everyone who entered and remember we are all winners because we get to see and learn how to do all the techniques and cards and how to really use the dies, folders etc. etc. I don't know about you all but I have to have my daily fix!!! so to speak. Anyway have a great day everyone, keep safe, healthy and happy. June Smith xxxxx

auscrafts said...

oh my!!! they just get better, beautiful

Jan.moogie said...

Gorgeous card and lovely sentiments today Sue. will watch the video after work. xx

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue. Congrats on reaching your 5100 followers. I bet you thought you would not reach that number when you first started your blog. You should be really proud of yourself and you make a lot of peoples day so much brighter for doing it. So a big thank you from this crafter and i am sure there will be a lot more to come. This is a beautiful card. The paper are lovely and work so well with the flowers.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x

Nanna Tina said...

Hi Sue
Love the card and colours, thank you for helping us use our dies in different ways, will watch video later when my phone is charged up.
Congratulations to all the blog hop winners.
Gentle hugs for baby Leo
Love and big hugs for all the Wilsonettes hope you all have a lovely day, its is dull and wet this mornoing hope it improves a little so I can take Mum shopping.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x x x x

Wendy L said...

So pretty and well done all prize winners, xxx

Angela Wade said...

Another beautiful card, Sue. Will watch the video later, but I recognise the Theresa Collins backing papers and the stamp.

Pam, hope your physio goes well today x

Hugs to Steph, hope your back is better soon, hugs to Julie & Lee, Lynne M and pesky critters, NanaTina, Norah and all those in hospital or pain or in need of a hug ((( )))

Cameeli , glad you enjoyed your trip to The States.

Regards to all the Wilsonettes, have a good day everyone.

Angela in S. Wales Xx

Rosie said...

A pretty and unusual card. Will watch the video later.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, amazed to see a video after such a busy three days and it's a cracker. Thank you so much.
Very pretty card and love the design and the TC papers. Had a 'scrap' go at colouring flowers and it wasn't such a bad effort, but don't think I'd have the courage to go full frontal on an actual card!!

'P' in Wales

Anne Crawford - hey, a mistake with good intentions and if I'd read all the comments properly, would have realised. Think it's a real LOL occasion and well done to the real blog hop winners, most of all to you!
Ita - thinking of you and wishing you better days ahead.

Joan D said...

Very pretty card Sue, all the textures marry up so well,and a very different use of dies. Xx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
I just do not know how you always come up with these beautiful ideas.
Another lovely card and video.
Thank you so much. congrats to all blog winners. Good luck to all who are getting exam results today. Take care all Kitty.

Hazel said...

Very pretty card. Congrats to all the winners. Hazel xx

JAO said...

Another great card.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue. Hi to Pam and all friends.
Thank you for the past week of new dies, its been wonderful.
What will we do with our 'spare time' now we are back to one a day, more craft maybe ?! ive not made one single card so far, and have exam ppass cards to do ready for Sunday market !

This card is lovely Sue, and I shall watch the tutorial in a little while, I do love the way dies are playing peekaboo.
Im sending love to all my dear true friends today hoping your day isnt too hard to get through.

Love you.
Lancashire Steph xx

Mrs B said...

Hi Sue. A gorgeous card using beautiful dies(thanks for the tip about not having to show the whole die) and papers. The Black Eyed Susan is very pretty. Congratulations Sue on reaching 5100 followers.That's another proud moment for you. What an achievement : )
Congratulations again to all of the C E Blog Hop winners, great to see so many regular names : )
Sending my daily hugs to you Sue, to Pam and Robbie, to Sandra and Pat and all of my other special friends and to all in need. Take care.

TDQ Karen said...

Lovely card, great to get some inspiration from your videos. Congratulations to all the blog hop winners, it was lovely to see all the different takes on the same stamps

Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts said...

Lovely card Sue, I will watch the video later xxx

CraftySuetoo said...

Good morning Sue and everyone. Love everything about this card except, dare I say it, the TC backing papers; I must be the only person who isn't keen on the designs! The sentiment is something that we should say to you every day as your generosity in sharing your ideas and work is amazing. Congratulations on achieving 5100 followers.
Big day today - DD gets GCSE results, good luck to anyone else waiting with nervous teenagers.
Gentle hugs and special thoughts to those in pain. Sue xxx

Dolly Daydream said...

Morning Sue and everyone
Congratulations to all of the blog hop winners, enjoy you prize and of cours, congratulation Sue on achieving 5100 followers, I am urge it won't be too long before it hits 6000.
A lovely card today and another great tip, I will look forward to watching the video later.
Hugs to everyone have a good day.
Dawn Searle
Xxxxxx

Angela Wade said...

Congratulations to all the lucky Blog Hop winners !!

Gail said...

Morning Sue,
What a brilliant few days with the new dies, now back with a video which I will watch later. But love today's card.
Gail Cx

Micky French said...

Lovely Sue,Iv'e got my cuppa now going to watch video.
Congratulations to all the blog hop winners, I hope I am lucky in the die draw lol.
Hugs to all
Michelle xxxx

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, Beautiful card, love the way you have used the dies. Congratulations to all the winners of the Blog Hop. Love Jean xxx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue,
What A Truly Beautiful Card, I've Already Watched The Video A Couple Of Times Previously On "You Tube" But I Will Watch Once More As I'm Sure I'll Gain Some More Tips From It.
This Card Is So Awesome, Elegant, And Extremely Striking, I Love All The Fantastic Products That You Have Used, I Really Love How You Showed Us How To Get The Most From Our Dies Even Without Putting Them On Full Display.
Fantastic Paper From The Teresa Collins Paper Pad From Creative Expression, The Very Beautiful Mixture Of Dies From The Austrian Collection, They All Look And Work So Fantastic Together.
I Love The Black Eyed Susan Stamp Set From JustRite It's Such Great Value For Money I Have This Set And It Stamps So Clearly, I Was Thrilled To See In The Video You Used The Very Small Flower As There Is 19 Stamps In Total And Some Very Good Sized Ones And I'll Admit Some Time I Forget About The Small Stamps, Unless I Stamp It On The Back Of My Card, But In This Awesome Video You Took Us Through Masking So Creating A Larger Image, I Loved Watching This As I Still Make Mistakes With This!
Sue Thank You For This Fantastic Card And Tremendous Video Once Again, Thank You For All The Tips And Techniques, Thank You For This Fabulous Blog.
Sue From Me On A Personal Note: A Huge Thank You For The Inspiration You Share With Me Daily, I So Appreciate It, Thank You So Much.
Thank You To Yourself And Creative Expression Team For The August Blog Hop, I Was Lucky To Be A Gift Winner, I'm Thrilled.
Sue Take Great Care
Love And Hugs
From Sam x
Hugs To All

nancyd said...

Morning Sue. As usual a beautiful card will try to watch
video but laptop finaly bit the dust so on tablet and
I cant always bting up the videos but will try.
Convratulations to all the lucky winners.
Nancyd xx

Unknown said...

Morning everyone what a lovely card. Hope you all have a good day. Will watch the video later.

Carole Z said...

Gorgeous card Sue, will catch up with video later, hugs Carole Z X

Muriel said...

Hi Sue, congratulations on 5100 bloggers, and to all of the blog hop winners too.

The video is, as usual, full of great tips and techniques, great use of dies and the card is really pretty too

Muriel x

Anonymous said...

GM Sue - great card - will watch video later - congrats to blog hop winners - several Wilsonette names I see in the winning line up which is nice.
Rgs
Clare W

Unknown said...

Good morning Sue wow this is absolutely stunning its so pretty it looks as though it as took you hours to make. I'm sure anyone that receives a card like this will never put it away its so beautiful. So I'm now off to watch the video while I'm on my own. So take care xx

Debs A xx

Donna Jones said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely card, great use of dies I've not thought of just peeking bits of them out unless its a flourish.
Sweet papers and stamps too.
Donna Jones

Pat said...

Morning Sue
I love these muted colours
Pat x

PharmacyMichele said...

Lovely card, very pretty. Nice to see it made on the video.

Michele.

Ecco of Sheffield said...

morning Sue
Hope you're having some R&R after the last few hectic days. It's well deserved and once again a big thank you for all your hard work.
Today's gift is very gentle/soothing and I can see it doing very well as a 'get well' gift. I love the TC papers and today's colours but I always cringe when you scumple ribbon. It's just one of those things that for me ribbon should be tied nice and neat.

Well it's the last of our local vide greniers today for the season for we are off to try and find some goodies and perhaps not be 'the last of the big spenders'.

Steph - hope you're feeling a little better today - that is when you've come round having had all your meds/coffee etc.

Hope everyone is feeling well and going to have a restful day after the last few wonderful launch of Sue's new dies. Take care and see you tomorrow.
Janet x

Eemeli said...

Beautiful. Love the soft pastel color palette. My morning coffee should be
ready in 5 mins and then it is time for your today's video. Take care!

Hugs,
Eemeli

Nana on the Hill said...

Hi Sue, such a lovely calm card, thanks for the video.

alimecca said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely card but I'm another who's not that keen on the backing papers. I love the way you use your dies in different ways and I really need to start using mine in the way too. A really big thank you for all the new dies. Congratulations on reaching 5100 followers too - a marvellous achievement.
Pam hope physio goes well. Norah hope Rory is enjoying college I know it's a big step for him. Hope you're ok too. Steph hope your back isn't too sore after the injection and that you are getting some relief from your pain. Love and hugs to all my friends, Alisonxxxxx

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue what an exciting week this has been all the new dies so many gorgeous cards and now a video. This card is gorgeous too. I will watch the video later it will be my treat at the end of the day. Hugs Jackie

Clai01 said...

Hello Sue
it's lovely to see how you colour as the finished result always looks fantastic. The card is just gorgeous and the papers are just a must have, hope pad number 2 might arrive soon perhaps?
I can see I'm Donna's blog candy winner! and I'm absolutely over the moon to win.
Thanks to everyone at Creative Expressions and all the design team, and Thanks everyone for the Congrats. x

Crisco said...

Such a beautiful serene card today.

Patricia said...

Good morning Sue,
A stunning card, great image so beautifully coloured and fantastic sentiment.
Have a great day
Hugs

Patricia xxx
P.S. Congratulations to all the very lucky winners

Maureen Killen said...

Good morning Sue, and all the ladies,
This is a beautiful card Sue, and I like the "peeping out" idea of the dies.
I hope everyone has as good a day as possible. xx

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
First CONGRATULATIONS! on reaching 5100 blog followers it's well deserved. The video was brilliant it's ages since I've used the masking tecnique. Today's card is beautiful and after watching the video I think I could colour my stamped image without it looking as if a child did it lol.
Congratulations to all the blog hop winners.
Hugs x
Heather T

carol edwards said...

Hi Sue what a busy week for you and the team and an exciting one for us. First the blog hop, then all your new dies. Thank you for everything and congratulations to all the very lucky winners. Beautiful card today ' simple but pretty x

Anonymous said...

Dear Sue What a wonderful card and so different1 I cannot wait to see the video. Take Care Love Michelle S xxx

Lesley said...

Have just watched the video what a beautiful card. I love the way you utilise your dies in so many ways.

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, what a lovely card, colours used are gorgeous, and a fab use of the dies. Will watch the video later. Have a great day everyone. Bx

julie laz said...

Hi sue, how you keep coming up with your beautiful cards, is beyond me,
I love making some of your cards as the feedback is amazing, thank you for all you do for us on this blog.
Crafty hugs Julie xxxx

Linda Graham said...

Amazing card Sue, love the way you used the dies, your video`s are great and having you in my craft room sharing your beautiful creations, well what can i say thank you,thank you Linda x

Annie said...

...and YOU brighten our days, Sue!
A lovely card this morning and a vid to watch this evening, yay!
Must fly to work now, running late (as usual) I'm past retirement age but needs must!
Have a lovely day everyone
Hugs Annie x

Sandy G said...

Hi Sue
Fabulous card. So good to see different ways to use the dies. Thank you.
Congrats to all the blog hop winners.
Hugs if you need one.

Annie said...

I forget to add big congrats to the blog hop winners, you lucky lovely ladies :-)
Annie x

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, I have watched this video several times and love this idea. The flowers look so beautiful, and as you say you don't always need all of the die showing. What will we do at 10. 12 and 4 today?

Love Rosemarie xx

hazel young said...

Stunning card love the sentiment xx hazel

Unknown said...

Morning Sue
A lovely card on a beautiful sunny day here in hampshire. No card making today as off to work and then puppy walking little Chester .
Ginnie xx

Aspiring crafter said...

I love this card!
Will watch video when I get home this afternoon.
Thank you Sue for your amazing blog!!
XxxRuth

Heather Harrison said...

Morning Sue. Another beautiful card. The colours are so nice. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent witb us. It knows no bounds. Take care. Hugs Heather.x

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue,
Another WOW, thank you for sharing all your hints & tips with us, am sure I can say that on behalf of all of us that check out your blog on a daily bases.
Take care
Marlene xx

Unknown said...

Morning Sue,

Congrats on reaching 5100 on your blog. It is a testimony to how well loved you and your creations are. You work hard and bring us such useful hints and tips every day. I do hope you know how much we all love and appreciate you Sue. I love watching your videos and seeing how you do things. I'm a very visual person so I connect so much better that way. Today's card is yet another pretty creation. It's funny, but when you do so something like have the die just peeking out it seems so obvious but truthfully, I know I'd never think of doing that. So thank you once again for your great tip. I honestly love everything you do.

Congrats to the blog hop prize winners. It was great fun!

Hugs Alice

Ann said...

Hi Sue

Gorgeous gorgeous card I love the way you have tucked the die cut in what a brilliant idea must give this a try.

Will watch the video later with my Grandson he's having a lie in this morning mind he was up late die cutting he love to get all the bits out of the dies with the "poking tool" as he calls it lol :-)
Thankyou for your mention of him Pam he will be delighted to see his name he really enjoys coming to stay with Grandma (on his own so he can learn to craft in peace)
Hugsx

Congratulations to all the winners of the Blog hop enjoy your goodies.

Hugs to all Annx without an "e"

karenlotty said...

Lovely card Congrats to blog winners Congrats Sue on reaching another goal You inspire me so much and I look forward to seeing your blog everyday It gives me a reason to get up in themorning

Marianne's Craftroom said...

A great way to use part of a die and a beautiful card. Love the shabby bow

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, love todays card as always, love Jean Z xx

Unknown said...

Good morning Sue and another super card and video to start the day. Congratulations on reaching another milestone and congratulations to all the lucky winners of the blog hop which was another wonderful journey through other folk's inspiration - just need to translate some of it into my own work!! love from Jackie D

nannapat said...

Beautiful creation today Sue. I think the daisy stamp is so pretty. Congrats to all the winners, enjoy your goodies. Pat x

cheryl brown said...

Yet another stunner. I am so glad that I joined your blog, as you have given me the gift of your imagination to inspire me. hugs Cheryl xxx

Janet k said...

Morning Sue, gorgeous card again today, you are such clever and inspiring lady, thank you for that kind regards Janet k xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Of course everyone loved your new dies they are stupendous . I'm not sure about the colours of today's card - it might just be they way it is showing on my screen so I guess I'll have to catch the video a bit later to see it in its true glory. Hope everyone has a good day.
Beverley W

Sue from Wiltshire said...

That is really lovely, and video is great. Always good to see different ways of using the dyes.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - this is a really pretty card and I just love what you do with your dies - your video was very informative and was a reminder of what can be done with a single stamp. Teresa Collins' papers are just beautiful and they are always the ones I go to first. Hope she will be bringing some more designs out in the future. Congratulations to all the lucky winners. Best wishes
YvonneMayxx

MRS DUCK said...

Good morning Sue and everyone.
Pretty card and love the backing paper. Do feel the need to iron the ribbon though lol!
Congratulations blog hop winners.
Have a great day.
Ang x

gwen70 said...

Hi Sue another beautiful card today, will enjoy the video later as the grandchildren are about to arrive

samantha wade said...

Great card , the papers make it different. So pleased your dies are a big success. Congratulions. X

Julsb said...

Lovely card, the stamp is beautiful and the dies that have been used.

Debbie Tinks said...

Lovely card today Sue ... Stunning .. Have a lovely day and happy crafting...x

Beryl said...

Hi Sue, a stunning card, Thanks for the video tutorial, really enjoyed watching it. Congratulations to all the blog winners.

Glennis F said...

This is very pretty, I like the dies.
Congrats to the winners too

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
A beautiful card. will watch video later. Congratulations on your 5100 followers, and the the blog hop winners. It's been an amazing few days, thank you Sue.
Lydia
X

Unknown said...

beautiful sue

Glenharon said...

Good morning Sue and Wilsonettes,
Your card is lovely but i would need to put on either a different paper or emboss the last layer. To the top die cut you have 11 layers on you card, WOW you are definitely winning the award for layering Sue. The papers from this pad make me want to decorate a dolls house as the patterns are small enough to be just right for that purpose. My mother (which she only gets when i am mad at her), stuck me in a dark yucky green needle corded dress with this same sort of pattern that had black tatting lace collar and on the cuffs. To add insult to injury she had my hair cut as well so that i look like a boy, you know one of those bowl around the head jobs that mothers used to do before they invented hairdressers that could do the same damage and get paid for it. The fringe was nearer my hairline than eyebrows, what a star turn i looked i can tell you. Looking back at the school photograph i still shudder at the hideous sight i looked and i hate that frock with a passion. I know the school that it was 100 years old, but she didn't need to get me a dress that was 100 years old as well. Great news on your new record number of fans and that is just the ones that have joined your blog Sue and not including the ones that look in each day in passing.
Well done to all our winners of the blog hop as i am over the moon for you all.
Young Sam, welcome as an honorary Wilsonette. Sue welcomes everyone and especially ones that have good taste to start with and an eye for detail.
Dianewithchips, i hope that you are behaving in the hospital as we want you to come home feeling better than when you went in.
Ita flower, you have been through so much in this last year, i'm just sorry that you are having complications now from your life saving help last year. Sending you a healing hug in the hope that you will turn the corner again soon.
Steph,i hope that you are feeling a bit better today and that your back is easing after the injection of life. Sending you a hug flower in the hope that if you get enough, you will have some get up and go and be feeling a lot better soon.
Having just ironed Rory's school top i noticed that even my ironing board knows what height i am as it only unfolds to about 30", my hip height. This comes around from me trying to find a lightweight ironing board for mum that will also come down to her level for ironing, aren't they heavy and some size, crikey. I know being only 5'1" my self i'm not the tallest around but some of these boards dwarf me and even i could hide behind some as they are that wide. Are they all that heavy nowadays or does anyone know of a lightweight one that i can get for mum? Answers on a postcard/blog would be welcome.
I asked half pint how's school and get back the informative reply of "you know, it's just the same". Same as what i ask, "just the usual". Don't you just love it when our children bond with us in giving us all the news about school, or is it just a Rory thing? College starts Monday coming so fingers are crossed for him, there again it might just be the way my fingers go on their own accord.
From a dreich miserable day in Glenochil i send hugs to Robbie, Leo and all my Wilsonette friends,
Love and crafty hugs
Norah

nattyboots said...

Hi Sue
Another lovely card , with such a beautiful background, i plan to watch the video later with my coffee , Ahh bliss.
Take Care
Elaine H X

dmj said...



A lovely card, Sue, will watch the video when I'm back from a swim!!!!



Doreen x

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Sue
Another stunning card today. Will watch the video later as I'm off to Southmoor this morning. Congratulations again to all the blog hop winners. And congratulations on reaching 5100 followers Sue.
Hugs to Pam and Robbie as usual.
A special hug to Mrs B and Sandra, Lancs Steph and Norah I hope your hills are alive today.
Hugs to all who need one today as usual.

Diane Green said...

Hi Sue really pretty card this morning and I love the way you coloured in the flowers - whatever did we do before post it notes came along!!! The peeking dies are pretty too and aren't those backing papers fab! Now was it just me that kept saying "watch your sleeve in that ink pad Sue!!" I'm sure it was just the camera angle but you looked pretty close to getting it on your top a couple of times and that would have been a disaster! Have a great day Sue you deserve a little rest now surely. Take care love Diane G xxx
Congratulations to the blog hop winners oh June I did feel for you checking all the names to make sure it was you - I would have done the same! Enjoy your prize. Thinking of all the mums and teenagers awaiting exam results today (and dads too cos most of the time they have to wait for the phone call and can't do the happy dance around the office without looking mad!) xxxx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
Yet again another stunning card,saving the video for later.

Marion said...

another stunning card Sue .
love the stamped centre piece.
Marion H

Tres said...

Hi Sue. WOW !! I love video day !! As usual Sue, your video was fab today. Your card is a little different from your usual style and I absolutely love it !! You have used some beautiful dies, papers and stamps and produced a gorgeous work of art !! However I do agree with Janet (Ecco of Sheffield) , I just cannot bring myself to scrunch up ribbon to make a "messy bow". I to, think it should be neat and tidy !! What a simple but great idea to have dies just peaking out from different papers/ areas. Another thing I would not have thought of doing myself !!
Congratulations Sue on reaching 5100 on your blog !! You should be very proud of yourself. You have achieved so much and touched so many peoples lives. I know that you certainly help me to get through the day - everyday.
Please take some time out for yourself and have a break. You have worked so hard lately. Sending you many thanks and lots of love today from Tres x x x

Congratulations to all the blog hop winners today love Tres x x x

Sending lots of love to all the wonderful Wilsonettes today from Tres x x x

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, love today's card, I have these papers ad they work so well together, off to watch the video now.
Congratulations to all the blog winners, it looked good fun,
Take care everyone on this very rainy day, Jess x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue,
Well, what a crafty marathon you've had with all the gorgeous Christmas designs, and now a sweet and classic card to teach us all how to get the absolute most from our dies. Thanks Sue, for all your time and inspiration.

Unknown said...

Morning Sue, lovely card, hopefully will get to watch video later.

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, A truly beautiful card, gorgeous stamping and colouring and beautiful die-cuts peeking out from behind, beautiful !!
I'm off to watch how you did it now haha.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Patricia Howarth said...

Almost forgot - Congratulations to the very lucky Winners !! enjoy your goodies xx

Chris Curry said...

Another lovely card Sue. It looks slightly different to your usual style but definitely has your touch. Thank you

June Horrocks said...

Love the card sue it's beautiful flowers are perfect thank you love June xx congrats to the lucky winners xxxx

Maryann Laursen said...

WOUW this is sooo beautiful as ever Sue. Soo true, sometimes it just do take a small peek to look awesome and this sure proofs that. It´s really gorgeous.
And I absolutely loved all your new dies here, they´re amazing each and every one of them

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Congratulations 5100 followers, that's some achievement
Today's card is lovely and it's great having the video to go with it, thanks for showing how to mask the flowers as you stamp
Congratulations to all the winners of creative expression blog hop
Best wishes to everyone, Pat

Unknown said...

Today's card is beautiful and the videos are so really good. Crafty Regards Julie kay x

AC Design by Sweden said...

Good Morning Sue!
First I have to say Congrats to your 5100 followers on your blog! Hip Hip Hurray!!

And the card for to day is really beautiful.
You are the Best!!

Happy Creation;)
Anki J - Sweden

shabbycraftcabin said...

Good morning Sue,

Beautiful card again. Just going to make my cuppa and come back to watch your video.

Congratulations to all the lucky winners.

Lots of love,

Ivy ling xx

weefortune said...

GM Sue, lovely card today, congrats to all the blog hop winners. Crafty Hugs Elaine x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card again today. I love the backing paper you have used on this too. Thank you.
Bye for now.
SandraP xxx

Unknown said...

Good morning Sue, how lucky we are to have someone like you to give us so much inspiration. I think todays cards is lovely and again you have shown us new ways to use our wonderful dies. Beryl xx

Alison D said...

Hi Sue, I agree with you, it really is a pretty card. The die cut frame and border enhance the focal element much better this way. The videos are very helpful and provide lots of help and inspiration. Thank you. Love and hugs,
Alison D x

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Beautiful Card Sue!

This card is very pretty, the flowers are lovely and I love the sentiment.

Congrats to all the winners of the blog hop. Enjoy your prizes.

Thank you Sue for another wonderful video.

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

hotpotato said...

beautiful card Sue.............I've 5 sets of your new dies on their way to me, couldn't resist!

Croquet Queen x said...

Hi Sue,
Clever use of the dies Sue!
Thank you for sharing your talent it opens up a whole new world.
Lorna D

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
absolutely beautiful. The colours are gorgeous and I love your interpretation of "shabby chic" because it's not too shabby (if you know what I mean).
The Austrian dies are lovely, am so glad I've got virtually all of them.
Hugs, Rose

Susi Mortimer said...

Morning Sue and everyone,
Enjoyed the video and the card was lovely. Congrats to all the lucky winners. Have a good day everyone. Susi x

barbiepinkfairy said...

Good Morning, lovely card will indulge in the video later when less constant "mum".
Love the peeking die. You have given me so many ideas recently may head is buzzing.

Congratulations Sue on your 5100 blog followers and the fantastic response to your christmas dies you must be bursting with pride.

Congratulations to blog hop winners great to see regular wilsonettes names.

Will miss you all later today now back to one post. Take care xxx

fame01 said...

Hi Sue
Wow What a card so pretty love it ,congrats to all the lucky winners, hugs Sarah xx

yorkielass said...

Hello Sue, A beautiful card, so soft and gentle, I am lucky to have the TC papers, love the dies and stamps used and the peeking die technique is so effective. Thank you for another great video and all the inspiration you give us. Congratulations on reaching 5100 followers, you so deserve your success. Enjoy the rest of your day and hugs to your Mom.
Congratulations to the blog hop winners.
Pam good luck with the physio, hugs to you and Robbie.
Ita, Cheryl, baby Leo and Dianeandchips gentle hugs.
Steph hope your back is feeling less sore and that you can craft today, gentle hugs.
Norah you made me smile today, love and hugs to you and wee Rory.
Welcome little Sam, you are an honorary Wilsonette, loved your post.
Anne C you are not a fool, you made me chuckle yesterday, enjoy your prize.
June S I felt for you checking the list of winners, there does seem to be a few June's popping up, enjoy your prize.
Wheely Bad feel for you with all the work going on, hope Billy is calmer and that you had a lovely time with your friend.
Special hugs to Tina E, Margaret corgi owner, Jean D, Lynne M, Lynda B, Lindsay, Magpie, Cameeli, Myra P, Maureen K, Brenda L, Tandy, Sandra, Mrs B, Pat S, Heather T, Julie and Lee, Angela W, Maria A, Wheely Bad, Janet Echo and of course our Sue.
Take care everyone.
Hugs June xxx

Unknown said...

What a simple but interesting idea - definitely a way to add new life to your die stash

Maggie said...

Hello Sue. What a stunning card and I just love those background papers. I am so pleased for you that you've had such a great response to your dies, but how could it be otherwise. All I need now is some more time to use them! xx Maggie (better without a bow)

Kate's Cards said...

So pretty! xx

SHARICA said...

Love this card .. xx

Pinky said...

Hi Sue

Loved the die launch and really pleased to see the videos back.....just need some time off work to watch it now!! thanks for yet another way to look at the dies.

Vicki x

Unknown said...

How lovely, and would you believe it, I have just got this die in this morning's post, a present from a wonderful friend.
Cheers
Janice W

Theresa said...

very pretty card. feminine but not in your face. love the way you have used the dies....just peeking xx

Fiona in Maine said...

I love to see design papers used in your cards along with the dies really pretty. Congrats to all the blog hop winners. It was a great way to be introduced to other designers whose blogs I hadn't visited.

Myra P said...

Hi Sue
What a lovely card again today. It never ceases to amaze me how you keep bringing another lovely card each and every day! You are amazing. The daisies look lovely! The TC papers are so nice. You have a lovely card on the CE blog today too!
Sam - thank you for posting your message to Sue because we all read them and I am so pleased you like crafting with Grandma.
Congratulations to yesterday's winners! June - pleased it was you and that you didn't find another June! Lovely to see so many regulars.
Ita - you are having such a trying, worrying time. Sending love to you and praying for you too.
Janet - have a lovely time today at the last little market day . Don't spend too much now!
Pam - hope everything went well yesterday. I think it was physio day? Hope they don't make you work too hard.
Norah - you always make me smile! Thanks for that. I hope Rory gets on alright at College next week. My ironing board is big and heavy so know what you mean.
Sending love to Sue, June, Steph, Pam and Robbie, Tres, Janet, Lynne, Lynda, Anne, Wheelybad Bad, TOB Theresa, Julie Laz, Sandra - hope you had lovely holiday, Brenda, HeatherT ,Magpie and DianeandChips.
Love Myra

Nananne said...

Love everything about this card, my preference is to have an image on the outside and the main sentiment on the inside , so this is perfect for me!
Also love the stamping and masking technique , it's amazing how it can make an ordinary stamp into something special and quite different.
The Video is wonderful as usual! and you explain every step so clearly, thankyou.
My comment prize arrived today ( lovely floral stamp set) thank you so much ! So , as it's another wet day I am going to go upstairs to my craft room and try to make a version of your beautiful card.
Thanks to Pam, P in Wales and June yorkielass for your kind words, think about you all lots and wish you well.
Congratulations Sue on your 5100 followers!
Hugs to all xo

Myra P said...

PS! Congratulations Sue on reaching 5100 followers. x
Love Myra

Looney Laura said...

Thank you for another beautiful card tfs.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely stunning, thank you for the informative video Sue
Magizzy x

Anonymous said...

Stunning card.

Take care

Claire

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card and I love the way you have used the dies. The papers are so pretty and I really should use mine more, thanks for the reminder.
Congratulations on 5100 followers, very well deserved.
Frances

Bejay said...

Good Morning Sue, first of all, congratulations to all the lucky winners. I'm sure they will all be over the moon when their prizes arrive.
Sue, I just adore this card, I love the big flowers, they are divine. I'm off to watch the video now. As always, thanks for sharing with us. x

magpie said...

Hellooooo Sue and the Wilsonettes! Wonderful video Sue. You certainly do open our eyes to using our dies with other dies that we have. I have the Vienna die and I'm just using it now on cards! Ooooo will go and look for another one and try it later. The Teresa Collins papers are gorgeous too. I also loved watching you colouring in the daisy. I used to find that so theraputic. So many things to think of to do. "Thank you" for all that do for us Sue. We are so grateful for your inspiration, videos, kindness and generosity xx Just to say too, I couldn't believe it when I saw my name on the winners list! I did the same as you June S! I went through all the comments to see if there was another lady with the same name! Lol! Whoo hoo! Boy did I whoop whoop! Thank you Fluffycat for posting the names on Sue's blog xx Congratulations to all you other winners! Congratulations to you Sue on reaching 5,100 members! so so deserved! "Thank you" to you and all those at Creative Expressions for the wonderful blog hops that give each and every one of us the chance to win a prize xx Sending love and hugs to you and your family Sue xx Also sending love and hugs to all our Wilsonettes who need one today xx Love Karen xx

Lacelady said...

As usual, another beautiful card Sue, and I also like the stamp featured. Please tell us where you got the super card stand, I've been looking for one like that forever! Congrats to the blog hop winners, I'm as envious as ever.

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Thanks for the video, you are so inspirational. Congratulations to all the luck winners.

Cazzie D said...

Morning Sue. Another great card. I particularly like the composition of this card. Caz x

America said...

What a lovely way to gently color these pretty masked flowers and wha a brilliant use of dies. I especially like the peeking border and part shape behind panel. Gorgeous results and fabulous video tutorial. Love it.

Congratulations to all the lucky Blog-Hop winners. It was so much fun.

Jackie Meechan said...

Gorgeous Sue.

Well done to all the blog hop winners.

I just dont know where you get all the ideas you are so inspirational.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
XX

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, firstly congratulations on your 5,100 blog members! and the same congratulations go to all of the blog hop winners too!! This card is so pretty, my first thought was 'country cottage' style? Really love it. Hugs to all and have a great day. Karen xx

Unknown said...

Lovely as always Sue. And guess what, my dies arrived today so hoping I can get down to some pointsettia making this weekend!
Nice to see so many comments before 1 today, Sue you have a great following that gets bigger all the time, welcome to all newbies young and old.
Better go, lots to do and no where near enough time in each day to get it all done.
Love and hugs to all including, Lynne, Linda, Jackie, June, Pam, Cameeli, Julie and Lee, Karen, Alison, Margaret, Myra, Tina, Tres., Tandy, TOB, wheelybad, mrs B, P in Wales, mrs Duck, and Steph, xxxxx

hazel said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card . Will watch the Video tonight when i have more time
Take care
Hazel G Xx

Pauline A said...

Hi Sue, Congrats to all you lucky blog hop winners. Have withdrawal symptoms already Sue as it was a treat to tune in 4 times a day to see your Christmas die offerings which are fantastic. I have my long list of favourites ready to order after I have watched today's video. Once again I love the embossed background. A really pretty card. Thank you. Hugs Pauline A xx

Margaret corgi owner said...

Good afternoon Sue and everyone

Another stunningly beautiful card for today, I really love this die and have used it several times already with great effect, thank you Sue.

Steph do take it easy there is another day not broken into brave lady.

Pam thinking of you do hope everything goes well today with your physio, but do take care.

Many congratulations to all the lucky winners enjoy your goodies.
Hugs to all who needs one, as it is such an awful day why not have two!
Margaret corgi owner

rachel said...

such a beautiful make today Sue - really adorable image and the dies on this one are just fabulous xx Rachel x

hollyberry said...

An absolutely beautiful card as they all are.

Lynda's craft's said...

Hello Sue & Wilsonettes Wow wasn't expecting a video today Sue after all you did for us over the last few days,I have just watched it & it's brilliant thank you for all the tips you gave love the TC papers & how you peaked the die out, the way you masked the flowers off. Love all your techniques your colouring is beautiful.congratulations on reaching 5,100 you so deserve it you put so much into your blog Love & Hugs to you & you Mom Lynda Brock xx
Congratulations to all blog hop winners

Pam hope Physio went ok yesterday Big Hugs to you & Robbie love Lynda xx

Steph hope you back is not too sore after injection & it is helping with your pain,hope you can manage to get your card orders done for market Sunday love & Hugs Lynda xx

Dianandchips hope your behaving & doing as your told in hospital gentle hugs Lynda xx

Ita so sorry you have been through so much this year your such a brave lady hope you can get the help you need to get better. Love & gentle hugs Lynda xx

Little Sam welcome to the Wilsonette family you are an honorary member loved your post & keep crafting with Grandma sending you hugs Lynda xx

Cheryl,& baby Leo your in my thoughts & prayers gentle hugs Lynda xx

Special Hugs to Sandra,Tina E,Tres,Tandy,Yorkielass,Lindsay,Margaret corgi owner,Jean D Wheely Bad hope Billy is ok,Norah& Wee Rory,Pauline A,Helen K,Wheely Bad,Nanna Tina,Myra P,Magpie,TOB Thresa,Mrs B,Maureen K,Janet Ecco,Hazel,Julie Laz & Lee,Lynne M & fur babies,Camille ,Steph,Ita, love Lynda xx

Hugs to all Wilsonettes & Sue enjoy the rest of your day love Lynda xx

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Once again another beautiful card. Don't usually go for floral, but love the soft colour combination. Two of the new Christmas Dies arrived today and already had a play - they are absolutely stunning, particularly the let it snow die. Thanks again for the inspiration.

Sheila - Ginger said...

Good afternoon Sue,
OooooooH I'm so late today my front crown fell out the other day....so embarrasing without a front tooth! Anyway managed to get anappointment and has now been cemented back in....would have preferred concrete but the dentist wouldn't go that far! Lol!

Sue what a beautiful card love the idea of the just showing part of the die an just enough shabby chic for me. Great video too.

Congratulations to the blog hop winners and Anne please don't feel foolish 'cos it gave me a good laugh...enjoy your lovely prize.

Congratulations Sue on reaching 5100....that's fantastic!

Hugs to all those in need and hope your days get better very soon. I would name everyone but I'm not a fast typist and I would be here all day!

Love Sheila xx

Laura O said...

another fabulous card ,you always have a great card to show.Laura O

Anonymous said...


Hi Sue,
A really lovely card.
Best wishes,
Evis McCarthy.

Unknown said...

Absolutewly lovely card Sue. Enjoyed watching you in action and you do make it look so easy. Loved the painting with distress inks so delicate. Will have to invest in some TC pads soon because I could see just how they enhanced the card. Thanks Sue Hugs Maureen

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

Hello Sue - thanks for this great video - love how you have done the colouring with the distress markers. Congrats to all the blog hop winners - really enjoyed doing the hop, as it gave so many different takes on one set of stamps! Thanks, Susan x

Unknown said...

Lovely card Sue. Ann,France

Gail said...

Fab card and luvin the bow & thanks for showing us different ways to utilise our dies xx GailT xx

Robin said...

Lovley card Sue - one of my more recent favourites.

Anonymous said...

Eileen L. said...

Loved the video and the beautiful card today. I really like how you hide part of the die but I must admit I do have a hard time doing that because I feel they are so beautiful in full view I want it all to show LOL.

SusanP, Kent said...

Gorgeous card fabulously co-ordinated. Thanks for the video it was jam-packed with new ideas and techniques. I was very partial to your demo for the 'shabby chic' bow.

Julie Bee said...

Hi Sue

What a pretty card, congrats to all the winners.

Best Wishes

Julie Bee

Delilah64 said...

I think the peekaboo effect is great. Thanks for yet another great idea that I'm sure to use.

Nic xx

Sonia Stephenson said...

Hi Sue. Lovely card and great video too. Congrats to all the winners of the Creative Expressions blog hop :-) Hugs to all xxx

Joanne K said...

Hi Sue, another great video showcasing a gorgeous card. Really enjoyed it!! Kind regards Joanne K x

terrie said...

Beautiful card and great coloring.
Well done Sue!!

Congrats to all the winners...
Now I'm off the put some of the dies on my wish list

Tandy said...

Hi Sue,
Love this card. I received your angel die today I can't wait to use it but it will have to wait till after my holidays. Steph hope your injection has kicked in. Dianeandchips hope you will soon be home.Ita so sorry that you are having a bad time. Norah I hope Rory enjoys college. Love and hugs to all.

camelot67 said...

Good afternoon Sue,

Such a beautiful card today and I can't wait to watch your video. Thank you for all of your inspiration over the last few days and congratulations to all the blog hop winners. Enjoy the rest of your evening Sue.
Margaret A.

Unknown said...

hi Sue a lovely card and a different idea how to use the die. My Peace die came yesterday and my French background came today and they are both gorgeous, I made a topper last night with the Peace on and it looks fantastic though I say so myself lol. Thank you...Yvonne xxx

downrightcrafty said...

gorgeous Sue love the subtle hint of pink absolutely beautiful
hugs Kate xx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, congrats on 5100 followers, love todays creation, the black eyed susan stamp is really pretty used several times over itself. I must use my distress markers more. Lol lynne m x x x


Well decided this morning out at the forest that we really needed to keep Cully away from the rabbits so came up with the idea of taking it in turns to hide whilst the other held onto poochies, worked well until said blasted poochies thought it was better to run straight at us jumping up at the last minute to place really really dirty paws on us. I swear the little hooligans had the biggest smirks on their faces. Off back home for their breakfast and us to change clothes. Rest of the day spent with hubby so I could do some crafting. Now led on our bed with me whilst I get some reading done. Hubby said he didn't mind being on his own if poochies wanted to be with me ( more like peace and quiet for him)

Lindsay,June,Karen,Lynda,Alison,Norah,Maria
,Angela,Maureen,Mrs B, Barbara & Ben, Julie, Tres, Pam, Cameeli, Steph, Margaret CO, Frances - lol and humungous hugs from devious divas

To all lol and hugs x x x

Karen Drew said...

So elegant. Not done any masking for a long time. Been doing some this afternoon. forgotten how good it looks once it is done. Thank you.
Congratulations to all the winners.
Luv
Karen xx

Janice K said...

A very pretty and elegant card.x

craftynanna said...

hi sue, great video and a beautiful lovely card, but you can't tempt me away from my christmas cards lol, the colours on the card on the video are really nice peach and grey i must try this love to all J

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card , the colours go so well together, haven't had time for the video so far today but will catch up. Congrats to all the blog hop winners. Best wishes to all.
Vanessa x

sued99 said...

Looking forward to watching the video later. Love the backing paper on this card.

TOB said...

Super card, love the stamped image and the dies.
My dies arrived today and I haven't touched them, I have had so much pain from my back that I have been lying down all day, My Dr phoned Tony (hubby) and then faxed another prescription to the pharmacy for him to get.So with all the rest I take I'm rattling, They haven't worked yet but I wanted to blog so here I am. Love to all. Theresa x

Barbara said...

Beautiful card today Sue!
Love the Austrian Collection of dies, so useful like the Californian dies and all mix with each other.
Congratulations to all the blog winners, lovely prizes to look forward to.

Aspiring crafter said...

Just watched the video Sue, great one !
I really like those papers and the dies ...and the stamp....and the distress markers ....o dear!!
XxxxRuth

Maria said...

Hi sue and everyone! A beautiful card Sue,like the peeking :-)
Congratulations to all the blog hop winners!
I'm still shaking....I have just made my first order with Joanna for some of the festive collection dies,how scary was that :-)Was quite hard to choose but hope I made the right decision,no wrongs are there? TOB-Sorry to see you not feeling to good,those meds.can rattle you up some terrible at times.Wish you better,hug.
Nice memories Norah...my mum also cut my hair like yours once!!Oh,how I hated it and dressed in brown corduroy trousers and moss-green cardigan the school photo is the worst ever.How I wished we have had school-uniforms
Lynne-:-) can't do anything else,Tilly and is it especially Cully seemed the naughty one?
Hope Billy feeling happier soon,bless him. Hows it going with little Maisy ?
To all lovely Wilsonettes and our Sue Take care It's getting colder out there so warming Hugs to all in need ! Hugs Maria x

Vanessa Hodgson said...

Love this card, I especially like the flowers, looking forward to catching up with the video later x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue. This is likely to be my last visit for a couple of weeks. The sun is calling my name on Egypt. What a way to finish with a video. I've learn something new today which I will try when I get back in a couple of weeks.
Thanks for sharing. I have that pad but I love the pads so have put off using it. It was Julia and Hels that really brought my attention to it
Anyway off to finish my packing.
Lots of love
Jo xx

Brenda said...

Hi Sue,
Love the video and the card is super, your dies are gorgeous.
Sorry very tired, have had a very full on day with grandchildren allbeit very enjoyable, hopefully will feel more energetic tomorrow.
Good night, love Brenda xxx

June Ballenger said...

Hi Sue

Beautiful card and I love the colours.

I am one of the very lucky winners. Thanks for the chance to win.

June x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue,
Wow 5100 blog followers !!!! Congratulations !
Love today's card and fantastic video , the peek a boo die is a lovely idea, thank you for reminding us to look at the dies differently . Beautiful card . Thanks Sue hugs to you and your mumxxxxx

Crafty hugs to yorkielass, Lynda, and all wilsonettes especially those who are under par xxx
Hugs
Jean D xxx

Ita said...

Hi Sue and everyone,the Video was great,love the backing papers,and I never saw the way you did the stamping befoure.
Congrats to all the Winners,and to you Sue to have so many people reading your Blog.
Thank you everyone for your kind messages,I have to accept that I have to rest,so that is what I have done today
Ita.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Thank you for the video.
I love all the tips you give on how to use the dies in different ways.
Veronique L

janet said...

wILL HAVE TO WATCH THIS VIDEO TO SEE (sorry caplock problem) see how this card was made. I like the idea of cutting down dies to get a different effect. I must confess this isn't my favourite card -not keen on the colours -but I like the stamp and the way the card goes together.
Hugs Janet in Kent

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
I'm late as usual posting
But needed to say how much I enjoy your videos and today's card is beautiful
I love the way you share your talent and inspiration
Keep em coming Sue
Take care sue.
Love Theresa Txx

Sandy H said...

Lovely card. I like the stamp. Looking forward to watching the video next week when i will have broadband again.
Congratulations to the blog hop winners
take care everyone.

Vick said...

Beautiful as always hugs, V xx

GeeBee88 said...

Morning Sue, bit of a late post! Had a peek before I went to work yesterday then forgot to come back and post. Lovely card, still can't get my bows to look as good as yours! Fx

Anonymous said...

What a lovely card Sue, and great to have a video reminder. Thank you. More ideas to try.
Jan
Northampton

Dawn Holben said...

What a beautiful summery card, just what is needed to brighten the day

nzillingworth said...

HI SUE
A GREAT USE OF PATTERNED PAPERS
NICE JOB
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX

Blue Rose said...

Sue,
Beautiful card. The colors are nice and soft, comfy like. Love the dies, and how you arranged them. You always give me new ways to look at my dies.

Unknown said...

Lovely soft colours and great layout

Vie
x

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June Ballenger said...

Hi Sue

I was one of the lucky winners. Thank you and Creative Expression for the chance. I am one happy crafter.

June x