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Monday 23 February 2015

Thanks For Being There

Hi crafters!  How about a Gemini die channel card for today.  I have chosen a raspberry card (from my stash) and stamped my sentiment (from Bold Sentiments by Creative Exp.)with a clear Perfect Medium pad.  I heat embossed it with True White detail embossing powder.  Next I cut four of the Ursa Gemini die in white using the decorative insert and one cutting edge.  I cut four matching pieces of raspberry backing pieces using just the one cutting edge (and cutting the back edge on the other side in my paper cutter).  I glued all the decorative pieces together with the backing pieces.  Next, I stacked three of them up so they were each peeking out from under the next and taped them together, added some mounting foam and attached them to the top of may card above my sentiment.  I added foam too the last one, turned it to face the top and attached it below my sentiment, creating a channel where the sentiment was stamped.  Next I cut several of the Complete petal Camellia in coconut white card and made a pretty flower, tipping the edges lightly with Picked Raspberry distress ink.  I coated it in Cosmic Shimmer dries clear glue and sugared it with Iced Snow for a bit of bling.  I seated the flower to the side of the sentiment in the channel with some white tulle, Mosaic leaves and a Splendid Swirl spray behind.  I finished the card with my usual white pierced layer, then a thin raspberry mat and a wider white mat layer.  The finished dimensions are 6 3/4" x 7 3/4" in size.  Hope you like it!  All for now, Sue x












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218 comments:

  1. Beautiful card Sue., what a stunner. Thank you for a great weekend if you on TV. Congrats to all card winners, Mrs B, heard your name read out, lucky you, enjoy your card.
    Cold this morning, hugs to all, keep safe and warm

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  2. Hi Sue
    Wow I love all the different ways you show us how to use your dies
    Did not manage to watch live so I have some catch up with your shows
    Happy crafting
    Love and hugs to all
    Love Tina x x x x

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  3. Hi Sue
    Yes I like this very much - it may be the colours or the Gemini die.
    I don't have any of these dies, but they will be going on my shopping list
    Pat x

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  4. A pretty card in lovely colours.
    Lots of inspiration from your shows which cheered up a wet day. Definitely will try the paper grouting. Thank you.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  5. Lovely card Sue am into the Gemini dies. Looking forward to you doing a tutorial of that butterfly made out of the Orion die it was stunning. Thanks for everything Hugs xxx

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  6. Morning Sue.
    Thank you brilliant weekend shows. Beautiful card this morning, I shall give it a try today. Take care all Kitty.

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  7. Hi Sue, Lovely card today, really like the Gemini die and the colour is beautiful. Managed to watch three is the recorded shows, brilliant! so many tips etc and the demo cards are all stunning. The new embossing folders all look great. Hopefully will manage to catch up with a couple more of the tapes tonight. Hugs to all, Linda. p.s. Izzy the bags are absolutely fabulous and loved the butterfly💗

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  8. Hi Sue
    What a great weekend of crafting with you on create and craft I was able to watch all the shows loved all the new items this card is stunning thank you tracyw x

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  9. Lovely card, and there are those leaves that I am so crazy about.... can't wait to get that die!

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  10. Beautiful card Sue I am waiting on my dies coming & I will make this card. Thanks for your inspiration. Yvonne xx

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  11. Beautiful card, love the colour and the stunning camelllia xx

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  12. A pretty card in lovely colours

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  13. Morning Sue and all.Lovely card. Enjoyed your shows you are one very talented lady. Congratulations Mrs B. JJx

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  14. Love this colour Sue. This die is so useful and really pretty.
    You must be shattered today after such an amazing weekend.
    Roll on next C&C visit. Big hug
    Julie E

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  15. Hi Sue. This is a gorgeous card, love everything, especially that stunning flower : )
    Thank you for giving us all of the shows over the weekend, and a special big thank you for pulling my name out:)
    Must mention Izzy's handbags and butterfly, they are all beautiful.
    I hope you can have a bit of a break now Sue after how busy you have been since coming back.
    Sending my daily hugs to everyone. Take care.

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  16. Hi Sue
    I like this card very much. The colours are pretty. You have put alot of thought into all of your dies and it is very much appreciated.
    Many thanks

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  17. Good morning Sue and everyone. Fantastic card and fantastic shows over the weekend, thank you. I hope you have chance for a bit of a rest now. Must say to Izzy - your handbags are amazing, thanks to Sue for letting the rest of us see them. Have a lovely Monday!!! Sue xxx

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  18. Hi Sue and all
    beautiful card today, love the Gemini die and the flower
    Muriel x

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  19. Good morning Sue and all visiting. I shall be back to view and compliment later. BUT I HAVE to say CONGRATS to our Sue. Im not sharing the amount incase Sue wants to announce it herself, but she has had an amazing responce from you after joining bloglovin AND clicking to follow Sue and Particraft. In just a week Sue has had an amazing amount of friends show just how much her dedication and hard work means to us. So thank you to everyone for helping Sue.
    What would be also amazing that if its possible, those talanted people that have blogs of their own would give Sue's blog a mention every so often and lead your friends and follower's to Particraft and bloglovin, I really hope you dont mind me asking ?
    So have a wonderful day ( I know Sue will after having that email)
    Hugs to all.
    Lancashire Steph xx

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  20. Morning Sue,

    Fabulous card, love the Raspberry colour card. Great dies so much you can do with them.

    Have a nice day

    Love & Hugs

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

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  21. Beautiful card Sue and what a smashing weekend you gave us. I even managed to buy something this time!!
    You must be exhausted after all those appearances but thank you for so much inspiration. Happy crafting everyone!
    Noonoo xxx

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  22. Hello Sue, what a beautiful card, great way to use the Gemini dies, and lovely colours used. Thanks for the great shows, superb demos and great samples, so much inspiration. Have a good day. Bx

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  23. Good morning Sue.
    Wonderful card, great colour and design. I'd seen the Ursa die on your show yesterday and thought it looked beautiful, hmmmmmm... another one to add to my ever growing wishlist I think.x

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  24. Another lovely card. Also enjoyable and informative shows over the weekend. Thank you!

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  25. Hi Sue
    Lovely card. A very inventive use of the die. Thank you for a fab weekend of shows. I enjoyed them very much. It was great to see you again so soon. Thanks for sharing.
    Have a great day everyone.
    Hugs.

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  26. Lovely card Sue,really like how you used the dies, enjoyed your show`s at the weekend, thank you, Linda x

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  27. Good morning Sue
    Wow! I love today's card it's striking, you can do so much with the Gemini dies. My visitors were still here but I managed to watch some of the shows I recorded, your samples and demos were fabulous. I loved Izzy's bag not seen the Butterfly yet though if the bags are anything to go by it will be fantastic. It was nice to hear a few Wilsonettes names mentioned and congratulations Mrs B on winning a card. It was fantastic seeing you again on our TV screens Sue it's such a pleasure watching your demos I always learn from them thank you.
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  28. Hi Sue. Beautiful card today and a great way to use the dies. Fantastic shows over the weekend, didn't manage to watch all of yesterday's, but will be catching up on them today :-) Have a lovely day. Hugs to all xxx

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  29. Hi Sue,
    Love that colour and the way you have used the dies.
    Beverley W

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  30. Like this one Sue,bought this die yesterday so can not wait to play.

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  31. Hi Sue & Friends, such a very pretty card, just love the colour and the die you have used, don't have this one but have one of the others so shall have a go with that.

    I joined bloglovin but do not find reading blogs on my iPad very easy as the screen is not stable, so have gone back to my normal way of veiwing, I'm not very techie minded!
    Saw some of the shows , and have recorded all, great shows. Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall

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  32. A great demonstration on the use of this die Sue. The card is striking and the colour just gorgeous. Managed to watch some of the shows at the weekend, and have recorded the others. Loved the hat pin collection such an array of lovely beads, looking forward to your next appearance in April. Anne x

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  33. Hi Sue and everyone. Great shows over the weekend managed to watch some but will have to watch some on craft extra. Sure you must be happy and rather tired after everything you put into your shows. Today's card is lovely and those flowers are so pretty.x

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  34. GM Sue. Love this card. Its a must try! Great shows again yday. I will catch up with your last one after my golf match this morning. Off to find those lucky pants and putting boots. Thanks for all your fab demos.

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  35. Morning Sue, a gorgeous card just got home late
    Last night so still have all your shows to look forward too.
    Nancy's xx

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  36. Good morning Sue today's card is absolutely gorgeous. I love the dies and the flower is beautiful. Have a great day. Hugs Jackie

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  37. Lovely card today. Watched quite a few of your shows yesterday & I loved all your cards. The handbags were gorgeous.

    Michele

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  38. have this dies set, so easy to use, love the card

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  39. I love this card Sue, as it look so elegant. I can't afford any new kit at the moment, but the Ursa and Gemini dies have to be next on my list.
    Your shows at the weekend were superb Sue and I so enjoyed watching them while I crafted.
    Oh so much crafting to do and so little time! Housework should be banned, as should laundry, grocery shopping etc etc.
    Have a great week Sue and thanks again.

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  40. Very pretty - I like the layered pieces

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  41. Morning Due, I love this die, there is so much you can do with it, looks great with the raspberry card. Thank you for a great weekend of shows, you must be exhausted. Loved the butterfly and handbags, brilliant Izzy!

    Love Rosemarie xx

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  42. Morning Sue, A gorgeous card, vibrant in raspberry and white, absolutely gorgeous.
    Your shows over the weekend have been fabulous, I have your last one to watch yet. Your demo's and samples were stunning.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  43. Fabulous die. Thank you for a really lovely week-end watching you with your gorgeous dies.

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  44. These dies are just so lovely Sue, they really are versatile.
    Great shows as usual!
    Have a good day and maybe a rest!!
    XxxRuth

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  45. Hello everyone!
    Love this bright and cheerful card,
    Just right for a Monday morning!
    Best wishes
    JosieB

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  46. Morning Sue. Well were to start first. Beautiful card. My husband bought me the Gemini dies at christmas and i love them. You can do so many things with them but never thought to make the handbags like Izzy, they were stunning and with the little price tags just the perfect finishing touch. The butterflies were gorgeous something different to try. Got my stick pins just waiting for them to arrive and have a play lol. Hope you had a great weekend and now get to have a couple of R&R days before you start again. Thank you for all your demo's over the weekend as always learnt loads of new thing will have to try your new paper grouting technique as that looks to have a beautiful finish to it. Joined your bloglovin over the weekend and now all my favourite cards are in one place my personel little libery lol once again thank you for all your hard work.
    Take great care everyone as we have a covering of snow this morning and it's very cold.
    Best Wishes.
    Denise T x

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  47. Hi Sue - what absolutely brilliant shows over the weekend. All the samples were stunning and today's card is so pretty. The camelia flowers can look so different every time they are used. Have a well earned rest today, best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  48. lovely as ever, love the gemini dies

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  49. Morning Sue, Pam and all Wilsonettes, I love todays card, I have the die but have not used it yet, so you have given me inspiration.

    I so enjoyed all your shows over the weekend, you were a laugh a minute with Dean, you make a great team hilarious. I would have loved to win all the samples but it was not to be, I do have my special Wednesday giveaway that I won last year and I treasure that.

    Have a great Monday everyone, grandchildren back at school today, stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  50. Morning Sue. Had a great time watching your shows. Thank you. Those stick pins are fab... love the Gemini dies just set a card of nicely. Love the card today. Hooe you get a rest after the hard work over the weekend. Hugs Heather x

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  51. Good morning Sue a beautiful card again and love the die.thank you for a great weekend your shows were fabulous and the handbags were gorgeous! You must be exhausted such a hectic going on while you are concentrating making a card and at the same time talk talk talk!!!take care Jane B.

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  52. Very eye catching xx sue milham xx

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  53. Ecco of Sheffield23 February 2015 at 08:03

    Morning Sue
    Hope you're not feeling too tired after that marathon week-end you've just had. I'm so pleased that I managed to get one of your NY bundles before the sell outs started.
    I love today's gift. The raspberry backing just shows the Gemini die to perfection. I'm hoping that this die may be coming my way at the week-end as I've sown the seeds. Just hoping they germinate.lol.

    Although I've only watched the first show up to now I see that many friends were mentioned and one very lucky lady won a SW piece of art. Congratulations Mrs B.
    Izzy - your handbags are an absolute delight. Do you have a template for them?
    Steph - hope everything goes well today.

    I too think that housework etc should be banned and I have the perfect stamp if needed to be reminded. 'Crafting for ever housework NEVER'.

    To all in pain or suffering I hope your day gets better. To everyone please take care and stay safe.
    See you tomorrow.
    Janet x

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  54. Hi Sue,

    Very "theatrical" card today with those repeating swags - just love it and since I have Ursa I shall be trying this myself...and congrats on your sell-out weekend!...it was wonderful to see that cup of chance brimming over with e-mails on every show...

    HANDBAGS...

    Ladies, I'm just going to e-mail Sue to see if we can figure out a way to post details of how to make up the bags - they're very simple to make, there are no actual templates as such (well, just one maybe for the sides of the Lyra clutch bag) but I have two prototypes left here that I can take measurements from and that's really all you would need with a brief run-through of how to cobble up each bag...but I don't want to become the Bag Lady who's spreading herself all over Sue's park bench and annoying everyone!...lol

    Izzy

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  55. Hi Sue,
    Great card today, love everything about it - colours, dies used, layout etc. Fabulous. Really enjoyed all of the shows and pleased that were such a success. Will now have to curb my spending after buying the stick pin set!
    Very cold here today. Dave has gone to Norfolk until Wednesday night so I've got some time to play until then! Hope everyone is ok and sending extra special hugs to those feeling down, poorly or having treatment. Love to everyone, Alison xxx

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  56. A lovely card Sue, at the end of an extraordinary weekend. I especially love the camellia flowers, is picked raspberry a new ink? I definitely don't have it and want it. Thank you Xx

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  57. Perfectly gorgeous. Love the raspberry colour and the sentiment looks like a die cut, its so raised. Love it.

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  58. Morning Sue,
    Gorgeous card, and a great weekend, loved all of the shows I just have the last one to view on catch up.
    I adored you stick pin bundle but the kit was too big for me, I'm hoping that they may be sold in smaller packs at a later date.
    Thank you Sue for the great tips and ideas you gave us, loved the grouted paper technique, must get some sparkle paste.
    Hope you manage to get a little rest.
    Lydia
    X

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  59. Good morning Sue and everyone
    Adore this card as I love the raspberry and the dies.
    Only managed to catch a couple of shows but you were a joy to watch as usual.
    Have a great day.
    Ang x

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  60. Good morning Sue
    What a Stunning card. Love the dramatic feel the raspberry card combined with coconut white gives. It really shows the Ursa die off to perfection.
    Your shows were fantastic. You really pushed the boat out with all your amazing demos. There were so many ideas, hints and tips packed into them. I think that is one of the reasons your shows stand out from the rest, you don't just die cut and stick, but rather you show us inspirational ways to use our dies, new techniques (loved paper grouting) and you are not afraid to demo things which must be so scary to demonstrate live on air, like embossing paste.
    Your demos are so clear and easy to follow, and you teach us so much, thank you Sue, you really must put so much thought and hard work into your pre show prep and it shows. The amount of emails showed just how much love and respect there is for you and your products.
    And thank you for showing Izzys bags again, they are just gorgeous.
    I was thrilled to have a couple of my emails read out and couldn't resist testing Nigel with his pronunciation of the german for Squirrel. It was lovely to hear so many Wilsonettes names being read out and then Mrs. B winning one of your wonderful cards was the icing on the cake!!
    Looking forward to April already.

    Izzy, you are not annoying anyone lady. We have fallen in love with your handbags and it showed on Sue's face during the shows that she has fallen for them too.

    Love and hugs for all in need

    Saba
    Ps. I'm lovin Bloglovin.

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  61. Stunning card Sue, loved all the shows over the weekend, hope its not long before you are back

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  62. Another stunning card, Sue, can't decide if I love the dramatic colours or the pastel ones the most!!!



    Doreen x

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  63. Hello Sue

    A very pretty use of the Gemini dies.

    Love
    Roz.x

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  64. Morning Sue
    Lovely card.
    Thank-you for a great Crafting weekend. I am lucky I already have some of these dies but there are now more on the wish list. Love the Butterfly and handbags also. Hope there is a tutorial on these
    Wendyx

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  65. Hi Sue,
    Lovely Lovely Lovely - my colours and my die. Thanks for a fabulous weekend and all the tips you gave us - will DEFINITELY do your paper grouting, most impressive.
    Hugs, Rose

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  66. Gorgeous card! Just love the Ursa die from the Gemini Range ( a must have ) ! The blue and white card ( or was it cream? ) you demoed in your last show using this die , was absolutely drop dead gorgeous! ! Loved all your shows they were wonderful and full of great ideas and tips an inspiration to us all.
    Congratulations to Mrs B . enjoy your card!
    Love and Hugs to all xo

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  67. I managed to watch a couple of the shows Felt too rough to watch rest but I have recorded them I managed to bag the NY border tags squares bundle and I loved the paper grouting idea That's a definite must try Today's card is lovely I love the die, the colours All of it

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  68. Good morning Sue. Gorgeous card as always, love the design and colour. Great shows this weekend and oh how lovely to see and hear so many e-mails, from your followers .congrats to Mrs B on winning a card. I can see a box frame being bought ready to put it into,
    Glad you are getting your bloglovin numbers up Sue.

    Izzy your bags are gorgeous and I am sure no one thinks of you as a bag lady on the bench, Sue's face told us all how proud she was of how you have design bags using her dies.
    Hazel x

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  69. Lovely card Sue ... Watched the shows on c/c lovely ... Happy crafting...x

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  70. Beautiful..I have this die so shall be having a go at his one!

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  71. Good morning Sue,
    Great weekend. Thanks! Now this card is simply stunning!
    Love it.
    Gail C x

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  72. Good morning Sue & friends,
    Wow what a beautiful card Sue, there were some stunning samples in the weekender too! Such an amazing line up of products too, from the beautiful ribbons to the New York dies! I wanted everything
    Please ladies remember to view and 'SHARE' today's post in Bloglovin, those 'follow' numbers are going up and up! I will be so over the moon to see the follow numbers to go over 1000 !!!
    I have some recorded shows from the weekend to watch so that will be my peaceful morning planned, I have a card to finish too!
    I hope you all have a great day,
    Love & hugs
    Sandra xxxx

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  73. Hi Sue
    Lovely card as usual, that raspberry and white together, stunning. x

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  74. Hi Sue beautiful card ,love how you have used the die and it has gone on my list ,which keeps growing.
    Marion H

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  75. Morning Sue another lovely card this morning gorgeous colours watched all the shows this weekend which were fab and am certainly going to try some of the beautiful cards you demoed (is that a word) lol x take care yvonne b xxx

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  76. Congratulations on the shows at the weekend. I have already tried the paper grouting technique - it's great.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  77. Morning Sue.
    I really enjoyed your shows this weekend, they were great. I thought that Izzie's handbags were fantastic. Well done to you Izzie. I love today's card and as I already have the dies will certainly give it a go. Have a well deserved rest today Sue.
    Regards,
    Evis M.

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  78. Hi Sue, morning all, What a beautiful card this morning love that raspberry card that Gemini die is gorgeous.
    Congrats to you for your weekend shows, I didn't get to see many but will watch them later.
    In my opinion best card designer, best blog, best products. The one and only Sue Wilson.
    Hugs to all
    Theresa xx

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  79. Morning Sue
    Yes what a stunner this card is - and also you - thank you for a wonderful weekend of crafting. Was shocked to see my cards and one had the sentiment missing - silly me. One of these days my letter will be drawn from the cup - I live in hope

    Hugs
    Carol x

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  80. This card is so beautiful.The flower is wonderful,so pretty and almost real.
    Loved your shows over the weekend,thank you for all your hard work.

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  81. Good morning Sue, and all the ladies.
    Sue, your card is stunning, and so were the shows over the weekend. I had a great time doing very little, just sending in e-mails (1 got read out but Dean didn't say my full name - boo hoo) and letting George wait on me hand and foot (slight exaggeration).
    And so many Wilsonettes names read out, and a couple pulled out of the pot - congratulations.
    Alimecca - enjoy your husband free time and craft, craft, craft!!
    Steph - hope all goes well today.
    Izzy - fabulous idea of using the dies in handbags.
    Sue, I'm lovin "Bloglovin" and I'm MISSING YOU ALREADY - see you in April xxx
    Love to all on the blog, stay well if you can xxx

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  82. Good morning Sue wow I love this one and the die gorgeous. And I love the colour you have used and the design is wonderful. xx

    Debs A xxx

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  83. Beautiful card Sue, as all your cards were over the weekend. Recorded the shows as I was away, but just caught up with them this morning.
    Ordered the stick pin kit, as I have been looking for something like this for a long time,so thank you so much for putting this kit together. Xx

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  84. Hi Sue beautiful card, loved the weekend shows, have a great day hugs Elaine x

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  85. Hi Sue beautiful card, loved the weekend shows, have a great day hugs Elaine x

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  86. So pretty love the rasberry and white

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  87. Hi Sue,
    Fabulous card and a fabulous weekend, some really beautiful cards that give us amateurs a lot of inspiration. I just love these Gemini dies (and have most of them)I think they have so many uses. What am I saying ALL your dies have multiple uses. I have all the shows recorded, have watched some but not all.
    Thanks again Sue for a great weekend!
    Love Janet x
    from Wakefield

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  88. Morning Sue!
    Love these Dies! really enjoyed your Demo's too!
    Lovely card!
    Take care
    Love Marg

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  89. Hi Sue, Love the card and enjoyed your shows. I have taped them all so I can watch again. love Jean Z xxx

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  90. Loved the shows over the weekend Sue, just glad I placed my order during the first show on Saturday.x

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  91. Hi Sue,
    I love these dies they are incredibly useful, and after watching the shows I now have more uses for them, especially those wonderful handbags!!!
    :-)
    Lorna D

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  92. Lovely card Sue. A great weekend of shows loved them all.

    hope you have a lovely time in the States and see you in April - Enjoy. Crafty Regards Julie Kay xxx

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  93. Hi Sue
    Lovely card today like everything, great flower.

    Best Wishes

    Julie Bee

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  94. Morning Sue, Beautiful card, I was playing with the Lyra and Phoenix dies most of yesterday between watching your shows, the possibilities are endless I love them, Thank-you really enjoyed your shows this weekend, lots of tips and ideas. Congrats to names read out and card winners recognized a few! I think I heard you say your Birthday was 4th June which I share, it was good to see you have a giggle with Nigel Leonie and Dean. Looking forward to April! Junex (Cumbria)

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  95. Love the raspberry colour and beautiful flowing design.

    Loved the shows this weekend. A real treat. Have a rest today xxx

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  96. Hi Sue
    I just love this card, brilliant just using a Gemini die. I see that Mrs B won one of your creations. Hope that your going to have a rest now. It's just a shame that you couldn't get more demos in. Loved how you were trying to talk with an English accent.

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  97. Hi Sue. Beautiful card. I do love the colour. Really enjoyed your shows over the weekend and learnt a lot, so thank you. SueL x

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  98. Beautiful card.

    I was so chuffed to get my email read out last night by Dean and I really enjoyed all your shows, and appreciate all the hard work you put into them.

    Take care

    Claire

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  99. Morning Sue.
    Pretty frilly card today with a great colour combo.
    Caz x

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  100. Such a pretty card Sue! Thank you so much for a weekend of great shows, I've learned so much. (Except where you get your inspiration from!! :)

    Paula x

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  101. Gorgeous card Sue. Love the Gemini dies so many things you can do with them. Love tge raspberry card you have used in this. Loved the shows over the weekend.
    Hugs
    CraftyJacq
    XX

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  102. Hi Sue
    What a stunning card love it ,hugs Sarah xxxx

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  103. Hi Sue
    Stunning card and I think I have fallen for your Gemini dies especially after watching you use them and seeing Izzy's gorgeous bags
    Loving Bloglovlin too!
    Hugs and best wishes everyone
    Pat

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  105. Hi Sue, this card is stunning. I saw you on C&C over the weekend and have recorded all your shows to watch again, got some New York dies but want to get the Gemini dies asap. Your dies and demo's are the best! Love Deb C

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  106. Gorgeous colors - (one of my fave combos), and great use of those border die-cuts for a background. Lovely look, really fabulous card.

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  107. I just love the flowers you make Sue! xx

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  108. A stunner again sue congratulations on a fab weekend you must be so proud and tired no doubt. I recieved my die this morning thank you so much I love. Love to all June horrocks xxxxxxx

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  109. Hi Sue,
    Pretty card, just love the Gemini dies. Only have two.....so far! Still haven't caught up with your shows but am looking forward seeing all the samples and also Izzy's bags.

    Hugs
    Pat xxx

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  110. Hi Sue very pretty card this morning and I do love the raspberry card you have used. I am still playing catch up with the shows so housework this morning then I can settle down to do the ironing and catch up this afternoon ( you see, I'm ironing, not watching TV! ). Hope you enjoyed pizza last night! Take care love Diane G xxx

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  111. Lovely card Sue, I am particularly drawn to all the Gemini die set, perhaps because I was born in June, (10th, just after you).
    Loved all your shows over the weekend, I think I only missed one.

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  112. Hi Sue. Gorgeous card, I have the Gemini die so can try this one out. Loved all the shows over the weekend but your later show wasn't on this morning so I couldn't see that one. Such a shame. Congrats to Issy on the lovely handbags. Would love a tutorial on making those. Have a great day. x

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  113. Hi Sue

    Beautiful card so pretty love the pink edges on the little flower.
    You must be shattered after all the shows at the weekend thankyou for all the inspiration.

    Hugs to all

    Annx without an "e"

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  114. Hello Sue and everyone

    Sue, you excelled yourself this weekend. You are a true professional. Excellent demonstrations, clear and easy to follow instructions, stunningly beautiful card samples and it was clear to everyone that you were enjoying the shows and we're having fun.

    You give so many variations on using your fabulous dies along with great hints and tips. I hope you are extremely proud of all you have achieved, you are well loved and respected so many people. I am proud to be one of your many followers.

    I love today's card too.

    Love Helen xxx

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  115. Morning Sue, today's card is stunning, love the colour combination and the dies are gorgeous.
    Hope you are having a well deserved rest after your marathon weekend, great to hear so many familiar names read out, and congratulations to all the card winners.
    Take care everyone, Jess x

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  116. Hi Sue, a lovely card and the raspberry card is gorgeous. I thoroughly enjoyed your shows at the week-end and will be watching all the demo's again on the recorder.
    Congratulations to all those who had e-mails read out and especially Mrs B for being pulled from the cup.

    It is snowing lightly here but the ground is so wet from all of yesterday's rain that it is not settling - yet! Take care if you are going out anywhere today.

    Sue, hope you have a nice relaxing day and I am already looking forward to your return on C & C after Easter.
    Frances

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  117. Beautiful card Sue. Have the Lyra and Carina Gemini dies so look forward to trying something similar with those. Love the colour card as well. Really enjoyed your shows over the weekend and the way you altered some of the dies. Hope you are 'chilling out' today.

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  118. Absolutely love this raspberry card.

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  119. Good morning Sue,
    "Thank you for being there"
    With all your wonderful shows over the weekend and all the fantastic inspiration we get here every day.
    Loving today's card, great colours, use of the Die and design.
    Have a good day
    Hugs

    Patricia xxx

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  120. Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Very striking, elegant and pretty. I enjoyed your shows over the weekendend.

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  121. Love the colours but I might repeat it with just the dies either side of the channel - thanks for sharing, Susan x

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  122. Totally adorable card. I was working yesterday so taped your shows. My dies have arrived so I will have the best day playing and making cards. I really need to practice making flowers as mine never turn out as good as yours. Thanks again for all your hard work putting the shows together you are an amazing lady.
    Susan r

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  123. Good morning Sue,
    Love todays Raspberry and white with the gorgeous camellia flower. I am really enjoying playing with this die set as it makes so many different types of flowers for us. I was playing yesterday and made 3 Sue cards, or rather Sue dies cards. The Gemini dies are fast becoming a firm favourite just because of their versatility in design. Thank you Sue for all your hard work that you have put in this weekend for us and i hope that you get a couple hours rest before going at it hammer and tongs again. Take care dear friend as don't want you burning yourself out because of work overload. I have ordered some of your beads and spacers up just so that i can on some special cards make them look that bit more special. Thank you Sue for sourcing them for us and managing to get them into the country.
    Issy haven't seen your butterfly flower but i did see two bags and they were stunning so thank you for inspiring us even more on Sue's wonderful blog.
    After the marathon yesterday i am not quite in the pink today so i will leave you all with a basket full of hugs of all shapes and sizes for all that needs one both here on the blog and not, come home soon girls.
    Love and crafty hugs
    Norah (Glenochil)

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  124. Morning Sue

    What a lovely card. I love this colour combination. I just need to wait for the dies to arrive and I can replicate it!

    Take care

    Christine
    x

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  125. I really enjoyed the shows this weekend Sue, I even watch twice. The stickpins are beautiful, it's a great idea. I wish you would be on C and C US.

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  126. So glad I bought this die - it's definitely one of my favourites and i love everything you do with it !

    Hugs,
    Rose
    xx

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  127. Hi Sue
    A beautiful card today.....I adore your flower!! Love the Gemini dies!!
    Really enjoyed watching all of your shows at the weekend.....I could watch you all day!!!
    Love
    Sam
    xxxx

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  128. Morning Sue,

    Lovely card. Enjoyed the weekend show tremendously and wish you could be on more. Ivy L xx

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  129. Hi Sue,
    Beautiful card, love the colours. Thanks for giving us all an enjoyable weekend with your shows. By the way we have something in common, I was born in Germany, my father was in the forces there and no I cannot speak German!
    Love Carol

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  130. Good Morning Sue,
    How are you this morning? Totally exhausted I think but do hope you are delighted with the response to the Weekender. I thoroughly enjoyed the Shows although I still have two to watch! Today's card is beautiful . I do like that die very much but Lyra is still my favourite Gemini . Having said that I don't have any of the new launch Gemini dies, ...yet!
    Izzy - never a bag lady! Maybe a designer Bag Lady! Chanel, Dior - eat your heart out.
    Great to hear all the familiar names read out and cards shown!
    You can see the counter on Bloglovin! Super!
    Love to all ,
    Myra xx

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  131. Hi Sue, what a wonderful weekend of shows. I managed to order 2 sets of dies after reminding my Husband that Mother's Day and Easter are coming up soon, ha ha.
    Your cards are so inspirational. How do you become a Wilsonnette?

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  132. Hi Sue,
    Gorgeous card, love the colours,
    in fact love it all. Thanks for a great weekends viewing.
    Wendy xx

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  133. Hello Sue and all

    Lovely card. Great colour and I really like the way you have used the gemini die. I can't wait for mine to arrive. Thanks for sharing.

    A big thank you for your great shows this weekend, I loved the demo's, and have added more to my wish list.

    Best wishes

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  134. Such pretty edges and I love the color!

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  135. Good afternoon Sue,

    Firstly I want to thank you for the fabulous prize die. It just popped through our letterbox and I can't wait to have a play!

    Todays card is a real stunner and I just love it. Thank you again and I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
    Margaret A.

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  136. Stunning card Sue, you really are so very talented and I love to see how you create them, it gives me lots of inspiration. thank you. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

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  137. Hello Sue. Lovely, really lovely card. Love that strong raspberry colour and the edge dies are so dramatic. One to have a go at this afternoon. xx Maggie (better without a bow)

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  138. Hi Sue
    Fabulous - absolutely fabulous. I love the die, the colourway - everything about this card is beautiful. Thank you.
    Loved all your shows at the week-end.
    Bye for now.
    SandraP xxx

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  139. Good afternoon Sue and everyone
    Many thanks for a wonderful weekend you were fantastic!
    Congratulations to all who had their emails read out and those lucky enough to win a wow.
    Todays card is so beautiful and rich looking love it.
    Enjoy your day everyone
    Hugs
    Margaret corgi owner

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  140. Hello Sue
    Wow, a real "Raspberry Delight" today! I really love your card which is in one of my favourite colours and using one of my favourite dies!
    I was unable to watch your shows at the weekend but I can see everyone really enjoyed them so I hope to catch up soon when I have some spare time!
    With Love
    Lesley S

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  141. Hi Sue
    Great card, red and white so fresh. Hope you're having a few days off after you're busy weekend.
    Zena x

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  142. Sue, you must be exhausted after all your shows this weekend. I watched all of them and you did an outstanding job once again. So many tips and techniques. It was nice to hear Mrs. B's name heard as a card winner. Loved your paper grouting technique and will have to try it out. Today's card is lovely as always. Thanks so much for all you do.

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  143. So beautiful card with this gorgous flower and leaves! Love the Mosaic leaves and Ursa Gemini dies!!

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  144. Hello Sue,
    What A beautiful card, love the Germini dies they are so versatile, and it's amazing how many different ways you have already shown us they can be used.
    Your shows were brilliant at the weekend Sue, so many beautiful samples and the demos and tips were fantastic. I hope you are not to exhausted after such a marathon LOL
    Take care, Love Brenda xxx

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  145. Love your Gemini dies, I am a gemini maybe that is why.
    I have just ordered two of them. Maxine T

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  146. P.S. Sue, my prize from the die launch has just arrived. Once again I thank you so very much.
    Frances

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  147. Hi Sue. I am so sorry I have been "missing again" but I caught some sort of tummy bug. Combined with my long term illness it totally knocked me off my feet for several days !! One big bonus though was that it provided me with the perfect opportunity to relax and watch all of your shows on c+c over the weekend. WOW, WOW, WOW !! What a weekend !! It has been amazing Sue. Your dies are just outstanding. Your samples are so incredibly gorgeous and your demo's were fab, with loads of hints, tips "tricks" and the new "grouting technique" !! WOW !! Then your wonderful surprise - a massive bumper pack of beautiful beads and stick pins that we have waited soooo long for. But Oh my were they worth the wait !! I just had to order them even though I could not really afford them. The way I see it is that they are a long term investment as I am certain I will be card making for many more years to come - hopefully !! I am a complete beginner with these stick pins and I cannot wait for them to arrive so I can get started.
    Today's card is another WOW card for me. I love the colours you have used. I have yet to buy a Gemini Die, but they are all on my huge wish list. I just cannot collect all your die sets quickly enough. To be honest I have not got a clue which one to go for first as they are all so beautiful. The Ursa used on today's card is so pretty and using it to make a channel card with the sentiment in between is such a fab idea Sue. I love, love, love your new Camelia Dies and these to are on my wish list, along with the beautiful Mosaic Leaves Dies. Thank you for absolutely everything Sue. You are amazing !! Sending you lots of love and great big hugs from Tres x x x

    Congratulations to the Wednesday Card Giveaway winner and all the winners of the comment game. Lots of love from Tres x x x

    Izzy - What can I say about your handbag cards except WOW, WOW, WOW !! They are amazing. So clever, so beautiful, so inspirational, so girly and so wonderful !! Honestly Izzy, they are gorgeous. I love your Gemini Butterfly to. You are so talented. I really hope you could give us all some instructions for making them. Then maybe I could talk hubby round to just buying me one little Gemini Die so that I colud make some !! Thank you so much love from Tres x x x

    To all the Wonderful Wilsonettes, have a lovely day everyone lots of love from Tres x x x

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  148. Hi Sue

    Another beautiful card. Really love the raspberry colour.

    Loved your shows this week-end and you and Nigel make an awesome team!

    Lol Barbara W

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  149. WOW another wonderful card today
    you are truly spoiling us.
    I love all the fine detail on the die and the colour of the card is lovely.
    And the flower is gorgeous.

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  150. Hi Sue loved your shows this weekend, I have ordered the New York dies and can't wait for them to arrive, love your card the colours are great, I have the Gemini delphinus die so I am off to have a play. Thanks for all the inspiration take care love Pam

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  151. Hi Sue,

    stunning colour card, the white really pops on that raspberry. The die has elbowed it's way to the top of my list, I managed to get those stamps from JS a few week ago, very pleased with them, I have all the shows recorded, and will catch up those I missed during the week, and see the ones I didn't miss again, just to drill into my head what I'm doing! I just hope that pizza had all the trimmings as you deserve it and that you are putting your feet up for a few days for a well deserved rest.

    Izzy, I think your bags are amazing and would love it if something can be sorted so we can find out how they were made x

    Having a crafty afternoon, but not cards sadly. Am finishing off some storage as I need to re jig my bedroom where the printer lives away from paint, ink and lord knows what in tje craft half a room. My new printer is bigger than my last one as it has a scanner too and I need to get a few things moved to fit it in. Also got to ring my Dad and arrange to get together so a busy (by my standards) day!

    Just had some brilliant news, my nephew has just got an apprenticeship at a care home to start after he's finished college. He is really a caring young man and has always gotten on well with older people. He's 19 so he has a clearer idea of what he wants to do with his life.

    Will sort the bloglovin thing asap but would rather sign up on the laptop than on my phone, I just prefer to sign up to new stuff that way.

    Hugs to Wilsonettes everywhere, extra special hugs if you are ill, in any sort of pain, in treatment or recovery. Have a lovely rest of day!

    T x

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  152. Good afternoon Sue & Wilsonettes,
    Thank you for fabulous weekend shows,I couldn't whatch all the live shoes but have recorded them all.
    Today's card is gorgeous Sue the Gemeni die's are fabulous the Lyra is my favourite.. Izzy your bags & butterfly were gorgeous & I would never call you the bag lady l.
    Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx

    Well done Mrs B on winning a card,& all the Wilsonettes who had emails read out at the weekend shoes. Hug's Lynda xx

    Hug's Sandra,Margaret corgi owner.Myra,Maria,Sheila,Hazel,Steph,Patricia TOB Theresa,Wheelybad,Norah,Jean D,Gail C &
    all Wilsonettes Hug'sLynda xx

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  153. Beautiful card Sue, love the dies and colours and gorgeous flower, hugs Carole Z X

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  154. Lovely card Sue.
    Loved all your shows at the weekend and thank you for your inspiration.
    My new die arrived that I won on your blog today so also a big thank you for that
    Hugs to all Michelle xxxx

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  155. What you do with border die amazes me..the style of the card is really nice...it turned out fantastic.
    Well done Sue

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  156. Hi Sue
    lovely card made from the borders.
    loved the bags Issy made that where shown on the show yesterday, very very clever.

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  157. Love the set up of this card and the flower is gorgeous! TFS!

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  158. Hi Sue,

    Oh so pretty. Gorgeous.

    Much love,

    Shirley T. xxx

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  159. Hi Sue and everyone
    What a fantastic card
    I have this die and I am going to try this one it's gorgeous
    Loved all your shows recorded them all too you can now have a bit of a rest
    Take Care everyone
    Theresa x

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  160. This just has to be another 'wow'. Love it & wouldn't have thought of using the die in this way. Thanks Sue!

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  161. Deb E Isle of Wight23 February 2015 at 15:29

    What another beautiful card and such an effective use of the dies. Also love the colour combo, but I don't think you can go wrong with red and white!. Want to say thanks to Sue for your generosity, I was lucky enough to be one of the winners from the extra qualifying post for a set of stamps and ended up also having my email pulled from the cup of chance on C&C on your last show. What a weekend!! Thank you again.

    Debbie

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  162. Beautiful card and great colour choice

    Loved all your amazing shows this weekend

    Vie
    x

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  163. hi Sue

    Stunning card today, and I love the raspberry card.

    I have to say again how I really enjoyed your demo's over the weekend. especially last evening after a lovely day with Claire and Craig, only to finish the evening off with a glass of wine round about midnight watching your last show with Deano. Perfect end to a perfect day.Thank you

    Kind Regards to all :-)

    Tina XX

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  164. Gorgeous! Thoroughly enjoyed weekend shows and got in early for the Gemini dies and stick pin kit so can't wait to get them to play with. Struan was very happy his card was shown on tv.x

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  165. I LOVE you cards and dies, but I have a question have you ever made your dies smaller like to make the A2 cards?

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  166. love this one, and the colors.

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  167. loved all the new dies spent too much but what the heck I NEED THEM. Loved all the shows you need what a lovely weekend------can't wait to get the dies and start playing .

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  168. Absolutely adorable Sue the red is a lovely shade and i have all the components to try this, i am still catching up with the shows have watched all of Saturdays and will stay up later to watch Sundays, see you tomorrow Johanna

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  169. Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Love the die.

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  170. What a great use of a beautiful die. Stunning card!

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  171. Hi Sue
    Such a beautiful card & loving all the Gemini Dies as they are so versatile & can be used in many different ways as you have shown.
    Love the red & white, looks really classy....

    Crafty Hugs
    Haze xx

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  172. Gorgeous layers! So pretty!

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  173. I really like this card and effect. Love the colour too.
    Have a rest after a busy weekend
    Lots of love
    Jo xx

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  174. Hi Sue
    A Stunning Card Love the colours
    Enjoyed all your shows on C&C
    Keep your Beautiful Dies coming
    Love Marion x

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  175. Gorgeous design Sue, Just caught up with your brilliant Sunday shows, Edwina

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  176. Hi Sue

    How clever and pretty this card is. I can see that I should have ordered the Gemini collection! Next on my list. Thanks again for a wonderful weekend. Hope you have had a rest today!

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  177. Amazing. The colour is stunning.
    Enjoyed all the weekend's shows. Learnt some new bits and pieces from you- thank you
    Luv
    Karen xx

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  178. Absolutely stunning again Sue, I think my next purchases are going to be Ursa and Orion dies, they are so pretty. xx

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  179. Another truly stunning card. Love the way you've used this die.
    Doreen

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  180. Hi sue
    Stunning card. There is souch can be done with these does. After seeing u demo izzys butterfly I thought I want that die!!! I love butterflies.
    Her handbags were beautiful too would love to know how she did them?
    A huge thank u to u as well for my lovely new die that arrived this morning. Will send u some pics when I get time to have a play with it.
    Xx

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  181. Hi Sue,
    Ooh La La, a very French fancy today, love the colour shows up your die beautifully . Great shows the weekend hope you've managed some R&R today , hugs Sue xx

    Crafty hugs to everyone
    Jean D xxx

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  182. Hi Sue, thanks for a brilliant weekend. Thoroughly enjoyed all the shows. My New York dies arrived today. So will be having a play in a bit. Stunning card today. Kind regards Joanne K x

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  183. Stunning, love the colour and the fabulous design

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  184. Stunning card beautiful colours and fab flower angxx

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  185. Gorgeous card today and every day Sue. Love the Raspberry shade of card.
    Have eventually caught up with all your shows and enjoyed them all. I hope you are having a rest after your marathon weekend.
    Congratulations to Mrs B on winning a card.

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  186. Lovely card Sue as usual. What a great weekend we had - so much inspiration.
    love Sharon

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  187. What a lovely card today Sue, the border dies are so much more versatile than I would have at first thought! Craftihappiness to all and lots of love from Macky.

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  188. Another beauty and love the colour combo and the camelia flower is goegeous too xx GailT xx

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  189. Gorgeous Card Sue!

    Another fab way to use your dies and I love the raspberry colour and your floral embellishment.

    Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

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  190. Evening Sue. All I wanted to say about your remarksble weekend has already been said, but what the heck, so nice for you to read all the deserving compliments over and over, right ? Lol.
    Your show's are so professional in everyway. Your explanations of how to change the look of your dies open up a world of different idea's for all of us, and for the new crafters, how can they go wrong with your wonderful clarity.
    Its SO nice to see lots of new names leaving their thanks and compliments for you Sue. WELCOME to each new friend at Particraft - enjoy your time here.
    Hope the pain in your ear's is easing Mrs B, I read you were pulled from the big cup, owie, at least you have an amazing card to show for the bruises (a show I still have to catch up with)
    Thank you Sue for the most amazing weekend and look forward to April so much.
    Well, congratulations again for doing so well on bloglovin, may your number's continue to rise as a thank you for all your hard work, for your continuing generosity only to be found here, and for making budding crafter's of us, boy Sue, you have the most talanted 'children' ever.
    Love and hugs to you Sue and all before me and those that call in after.
    Hugs.
    Lancashire Steph xx

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  191. Lovely card, Sue, like the use of the Ursa die - very effective and love the flower and embellishment!
    Sorry, late today - been hectic - and sadly 'Life in General' got in the way yesterday so didn't get to see any shows sob!! Will get on to catch-up later in the week. Wonder if you had lots of sell outs? Imagine so.
    Haven't read comments so hope all are well and happy and sorry if I've missed anything of note!

    'P' in Wales

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  192. Hi Sue, lovely work as always, I've just spent about 15 hours watching your Youtube tutorials. I'm sure you've been asked this many times, what do you do for envelopes for your large size cards?

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