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Thursday 2 April 2015
Black & Gold Elegance
Hello there my crafty friends! What's better than gilding flakes, embossing, ebony ice and die cutting goodness all wrapped up in a single card? Today's card has it all for you.
The finished dimensions are 7" x 8" in size. All for now, Sue x
Another beautiful card Sue, so lovely. Thank you for all my birthday wishes, yes it really was my birthday Julie, I've had a lifetime of April Fool jokes about that lol. The best news ever, Robbie is walking unaided. He is very slow and one of his legs is still dragging a bit, but he did it at rehab and his Mum videoed it. I cannot believe the progress that he has made in the nine months since his accident. He goes to rehab 5 days per week and his determination to get back to as near normal as possible is amazing. Go Robbie yea . Hugs to all including Sheila and Nikki
Good morning Sue, Dramatic, elegant & so striking all rolled into one. If you made this card & sent it to someone they would know they were special. Yvonne xx
Hi Sue Gorgeous card. I love gilding flakes and the dramatic effect you can achieve with them. Thanks for sharing. Pam. What fabulous news about Robbie! You must all be thrilled and so proud of your incredibly brave young man. Have a great day everyone. Hugs.
Opulence, Sue, gorgeous card. Should use gilding flakes more as they give such a spectacular look, memo to self here! Love the Perseus, another to lust after. Thanks for another great video.
'P' in Wales
Pam - great news about Robbie, what courage. Yes, I had a dancing robot, too, craftynanna, was that the April Fool?
Morning Sue. WOW This is a very opulent ans elegant card. The guilding flakes gives it a very vintage feel to it. All the colours are beautiful together. Thanks for a very informative video. I will have to have my thinking hat on when i try to make this later on today and put it in my box of stash lol. Hope you are back to your bubbly self but still taking things easy. Best Wishes. Denise T x
Morning Sue, and all Wilsonettes, a beautiful card today, will watch the video when hubby gets up, looking forward to it. I managed to get the ebony ice last week so will have to try it.
Pam happy birthday for yesterday and what fantastic news about Robbie.....go Robbie go..........wonderful, keep up the good work you will do it.
It is a very wet Thursday here in Kent, hope yours is better, stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs June Smith xxx
Good morning Sue What a beautiful card it's so opulent I love it. I'm away at the moment so can't watch your video because the Internet is too slow will have to wait until I get back home. That's fabulous news about Robbie Pam Hugs x Heather T
Morning Sue. Absolutely gorgeous card all your favourite Things on one card. Pam so glad Robbie is walking again I think all our prayers have been answered I knew he would get there I had a lot of faith, it doesn't seem like 9 months ago but it's true the older you are the quicker it goes. Nancyd xx
Hi Sue and all Such a glamorous card today and yes a reminder to use the gilding flakes. They are so special Great news Pam, what a determined young man.
Hi Sue. I'm an early bird this morning. Makes a change for me to have watched your video already this early, it's usually the other end of the day. Have a lovely day. SueL x
Good morning Sue and everyone Well, that's certainly a lot of bling for your buck lol! Definitely for a special occasion deserving of such opulence. Have a great day. Ang x
Good morning Sue, Love the Dramaric offering for today. Great use of your fantastic Dies, colours and all over design. Have a great day Hugs Patricia xxx
Good to have all the techniques in one video - thanks. Love the colour combination. Looking forward to Julia's workshop this afternoon at CE. Jan Northampton
Hi Sue. A beautiful card today, all those things that we love together : ) Haven't time to watch the video until later but just wanted to pop in and say that the card is lovely. Are you being gentle with yourself after being ill? I do hope so : ) Pam, belated birthday wishes for yesterday, I hope you had a lovely day. What wonderful news about Robbie. He has proved that a positive attitude and endless determination can pay off, hasn't he : ) Sending my daily hugs to everyone. Take care xx
A very special card for a very special person I think - only a "nearest and dearest" would deserve so much bling...love the Summer Meadow gilding flakes, that must go on the wish list...
What is there not to like about today's card? Everything pulled together to make one very sumptuous card. I hope you are improving every day Sue and your nasty little bugs will fly away soon.
Happy Birthday for yesterday Pam, my apologies for not leaving you a message my dear. Fantastic news of Robbie. He is one very plucky determined young man. I am thrilled for him and sending him encouraging (((hugs))). Sheila & Nikki, comforting thoughts on their way to you. Love & hugs to all those not feeling good, may you soon feel better. Cheryl xxx
Hi Sue, I think I must be the odd one out today. Sorry, this card is not for me. - I think it's the black. Pam sorry I forgot to wish you Happy a Birthday yesterday. Brilliant news about Robbie - what a brave, determined young man. Go Robbie! Sending love and hugs to all, Alison xxx
Fantastic! Sue you have out done yourself today. The border looks like little angels all in a row. Sorry about the April fool comment Pam. You must cringe but I'm very pleased to hear your great news. Well done to Robbie. 😄 Big hugs all round Julie E
Hi Sue. Gorgeous card. Love the black and gold. Bought some gilding flakes at the craft show last month, and still to try so hopefully fingers crossed with the long weekend I will get a chance to craft :-) Have a great day. Hugs to all xxx
Hi Sue - a very dramatic card today and someone would certainly feel very special if they received this. I love the lace effect border - not watched the video yet but will do so later. Best wishes YvonneMayxx
Good Morning Sue I love the border, but not keen on the centre Die, maybe its the picture on my computer! Hope you are feeling a lot better now Sue! Take care Love Marg
Morning Sue, Sorry I have been missing for a few days I have had my grandchildren visiting and they are on their way back to the Forest of Dean today so I may find time for some serious card making over the weekend hopefully! As ever your cards are beautiful and have given me lots of ideas, Thanks for sharing Junex (Cumbria)
Morning Sue, very opulent card for us today. Not too keen on the black, good job we all don't have the same taste. Pam great news about Robbie, can't believe it is nine months since his accident, where has the time gone!, Take care everyone, off to watch the video, Jess x PS I had a dancing robot as well yesterday!
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Very elegant and opulant in black, white and gold. Thanks for the video, although I will have to watch it later. Going away today for 10 days.
Good morning Sue and all the willsonettes what a beautiful card I love the dies and how lush thoughs flakes look. Off to watch the video while it's still quiet in this house. Take care Sue xx
HI SUE WOW CARD. LOVE CARIBBEAN COLLECTION. BROKEN MY PROMISE TO BUY ONLY ONE DIE A NEW SET LOL. LOVE IT WHEN ALL THE DIES CHANGE WITH OTHER DIES. GOOD PLANNING. YOUR SO NEAT AND TIDY WITH YOUR FLAKES. FAB VIDEO. LOVE THE GLITTER JEWELS SOMETHING I HAVE NOT USED. MOUNTING THE SENTIMENT LIKE THAT DOES FINISH IT OFF BEAUTIFULLY. GRAND JOB. BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER. NADINE HUG XXX
Good Morning Sue & friends, Such opulence on a Thursday morning, wow, It looks like the decorative elements inside a cathedral, so rich and ornate! I bet you had not one bit of mess when you had finished with your gilding flakes, unlike me that would have been covered in them! I think he black helps to tone down the glitz of the gilding flakes! I hope you are fully recovered now Sue, love and hugs Sandra xxxx Pam, happy birthday for yesterday my lovely, what getter gift than to receive a video of Robbie walking, the day that everyone has been hoping and praying for, bless him he must have been both exhausted and elated ! Sending huge hugs! Sheila & Nikki, my thoughts are with you both, I think that things like bank holidays etc are all like landmarks to get through when you have lost someone so close, that's how we were with dad , getting past every 'first' was tricky, but it does get easier my lovely, I promise x Little lamb Brenda, I am happy that you are back being mobile, go steady though, don't get too carried away! Sending hugs your way xxxxx Well I must go and put all the crafty stash back in the craft room, as I have to bring it all out to the dining table to craft with my friends! Luckily Paul is here to do the Donkey work, Love and hugs Sandra xxxxx
Hi Sue what a beautiful card today, love the way you used the gilding flakes and then embossed it. The embossing folder is one of my favourites. (Steph I can hear you fretting about those gilding flakes from here!). Thank you for sharing such a splendid card with us. Love Diane G xxx Pam what wonderful news about Robbie, what a great birthday present for you. What an amazing young man he is xxx
What a lovely card. Must say I am not keen on the black, a colour I don't use very often, when it is teamed with gold, its not so much doom and gloom colour. I will have a go at this card with the gold leaf, but will change the black to another colour.
Thanks for giving us the idea in the first place.
Have a nice day everyone. Lovely to see the sunshine, but it is still chilly in the shade.
Elegance sums this card up beautifully. You are so much tidier than I am when using gilding flakes!!! They seem to go everywhere and I am clearing them up for ages after!!Lol Luv Karen xx
Hi Sue, WOWSER! Right up my street, gold black, gilding, gorgeous dies - what's there not to like? Beautiful, thank you for sharing and the video Sue. Hugs, Rose
Morning Sue What a wonderful way to start your new set of videos. I have really fallen in lave with your Caribbean Dies. They cut so well are look so so expensive. All credit to you Sue. Thank you for always making sure that your dies are affordable to all and always do their job successfully. It's therefore takes no guessing to know that today's gift is just gorgeous in every way possible. I hope that you're feeling better day by day. The latest bug has really taken hold and is so overwhelming.
Pam - Sorry I missed your birthday but oh what a fantastic present you had; Robbie walking unaided. Absolutely fantastic. It doesn't matter how slow he is the most important thing is he's on his own two feet. What an achievement!!!! I already know you know you have a fantastic nephew but He certainly has the most wonderful determination. Go Robbie Go.
We are having a very rainy and cold day here in Marigny but at least the high winds have now dropped. I had a message from my eldest daughter Christina yesterday saying that they are in the middle of lambing and it was throwing everything at them hail rain snow and high winds. Who would think we are supposed to be into Spring?
To all in pain and suffering I hope your day gets better. To everyone please take care and stay safe. See you tomorrow. Janet x
Hi Sue, wow this card is dramatic and rich. This colour scheme would be good for our ever-so-difficult-to-craft-for men folk too! Never tried guilding flakes, think it's about time lol. Look forward to watching demo later. Have a fab day, love Deb C xx
Good afternoon Sue and the fabulous wilsonettes, Sorry Sue too dark and dramatic for me today but it does have a very Art Deco look to it with the gold gilding flakes and the spiky frame as a backdrop around the sentiment very angular lines so it probably is done in the colours to suit otherwise i have been watching far to much Hercule Poriot. Pam that is fantastic news of Robbies achievement, i am so pleased for him getting back up there again, to be able to live his life again and for your dear brother, wife and family it must be such an overpowering feeling seeing his utter determination and give them such pride that their son isn't just lying back thinking of poor him, he is wanting to be running around with the rest of his friends and soon he shall. WELL DONE ROBBIE. Sending hugs in all your families direction flower. I bet yesterday was the best present that you could have got with that news as you have been waiting so long with hope so i am glad you had what turned out to be a fantastic April the first for you. Little Lamb(Brenda) take it easy flower now that you are back mobile again as you wouldn't believe just how much it can take out of you just driving but i am so please for you that you are back on your feet again, although i think you might be missed by a certain little person now that you have gone home to your own house. Well a bit cold up here at my beloved hills today but the sun is out in the sky making it look lovely and warm but you know what they say about looks being deceiving, well today is one of those deceiving sort of a days. I am still knitting the blue shawl but only another 24 rows of 400?odd stitches to go and then i start the border so i am going back to get another few rows knitted, closer to the magic border. Sending hugs to all my Wilsonette Angels both on blog and not at the moment, wishing you all a lovely Easter, remember to roll your eggs even if it is just down the stairs like Rory does, Love and crafty hugs, Norah (Glenochil)
Afternoon Sue... Uh ohhh - guilding flakes AND ebony Ice = a whole pile of mess in my den, the Ebony Ice is in cahoots with the flakes in my crafting world (neither like me) lol - cover up ladies, you wouldnt want to even start and imagin where those sticky little black devils can stick themselves to !!! Black and gold go together like silver and dark blue and brown and blush... Next one please...... What a stunning card and those colour's in your top also went with the guilding flakes too : ) I also meant to mention how pretty your pink necklace was on Tuesday.
Pam my love, what a fantastic birthday gift for you, 9 months we've all been hoping and praying this day would come, what a guy. I want to send all my love to our missing Wilsonettes that are not too well at the moment - TOB, Sam, Alison, and our other friends we miss so much. My comfort blanket is holding many hugs for those in need, help yourselves xxx
Wishing you a healthier day Sue, with much love. Hugs to all. Lancashire Steph xxx
Hi Sue My word how many techniques do you have on this cards. Lots and lots. They all work very well together don't they. Very striking. Hugs to all in need of one today. Snow on them there hills today according to Patricia. Just cold here on Oxfordshire.
Hi Sue You're right what you said in your video, anyone would like to receive a card that you have made today. I am going to try the gilding flakes with double sided adhesive, the effect is stunning. I never even thought about embossing it once gilded. The dies you used are so effective and you don't needs lots of embellishments on cards like these. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice Easter. Regards Joan
Hi Sue Technique rich card today, thankfully we have a great video to follow, and very dramatic colours. Pam delighted to hear the wonderful news about Robbie Hugs and best wishes everyone Pat
Hi Sue, This is such a beautiful card and I like the way you used the ebony ice to make your border but the best thing of all about it is;....I have all of these dies so will be making one lovely gilding flake 'mess' this weekend. They just get everywhere don't they but my nails will look 'lush'. Hugs x Pauline A
I think my eyes are permanently outside the sockets! They popped right out when I saw this glorious card! I think the Angels in Heaven are singing a song revering this gorgeous creation! TFS!
Hi Sue, and all the ladies. What an outstanding stunnner this card is, Sue. Just gorgeous and opulent. Pam, fantastic news about Robbie, he is one amazing boy. Sheila and Nikki, love to you. Love and hugs to all Maureen xx
Hi Sue. This is a stunningly beautiful card today !! I just love it all !! The Gilding Flakes look fab and what a great idea to emboss them too. The Gemini Die you have used is so very pretty. It is very Lacey and delicate looking. I love the black glitter to. It really goes so well with the gilding flakes. I love, love love your New Caribean Collection but I have not even started to collect these dies yet !! (But I will eventually !! ) This is a truly stunning card Sue. Thanks so much for sharing it. Sending you lots of love today Sue. I hope you are recovering well, love from Tres x x x
Sheila and Nikki, Sending lots of love to you both love from Tres x x x
Pam, Fantastic news about Robbie !! I am so very pleased for you and all your family. The most wonderful news that we have all been praying for. What amazing will power and determination he has !! A truly inspirational young man !! WELL DONE ROBBIE !! Sending you all lots of love from Tres x x x
To all the Wonderful Wilsonettes, sending you all lots of love today from Tres x x x
Hi Sue, I feel almost guilty but glad that I am not completely alone in saying this card is not for me. On the upside I have learnt that it is good to emboss a gilded sheet and I got the Perseus die today! Looking forward to having a play.
Pam, great news about Robbie, it is amazing how mind over matter can succeed, he must be a very strong-willed young man.
Wishing everyone a peaceful and hopefully sunny Easter week-end.
Hi Sue & all Wilsonettes Sorry i'm late not sure where my day went. gorgeous card as always love the dies & colours used with your excellent video love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx
Sheila & Nikki sending you both big Hug's thinking of you love Lynda xx
TOB Theresa hope your ok missing you Love Lynda xx
Such an elegant card. I tried the taped edge using the applied glitter technique to one of my Easter cards. So easy with such an elegant look. It was also cost effective instead of using a full sheet of glitter cardstock. I now have the gilding flakes, so I must try them too. Take care.
Another beautiful card Sue, so lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all my birthday wishes, yes it really was my birthday Julie, I've had a lifetime of April Fool jokes about that lol.
The best news ever, Robbie is walking unaided. He is very slow and one of his legs is still dragging a bit, but he did it at rehab and his Mum videoed it. I cannot believe the progress that he has made in the nine months since his accident. He goes to rehab 5 days per week and his determination to get back to as near normal as possible is amazing. Go Robbie yea .
Hugs to all including Sheila and Nikki
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteDramatic, elegant & so striking all rolled into one. If you made this card & sent it to someone they would know they were special. Yvonne xx
really dramatic card today sue
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. I love gilding flakes and the dramatic effect you can achieve with them. Thanks for sharing.
Pam. What fabulous news about Robbie! You must all be thrilled and so proud of your incredibly brave young man.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
Opulence, Sue, gorgeous card. Should use gilding flakes more as they give such a spectacular look, memo to self here! Love the Perseus, another to lust after. Thanks for another great video.
ReplyDelete'P' in Wales
Pam - great news about Robbie, what courage.
Yes, I had a dancing robot, too, craftynanna, was that the April Fool?
Morning Sue. WOW This is a very opulent ans elegant card. The guilding flakes gives it a very vintage feel to it. All the colours are beautiful together. Thanks for a very informative video. I will have to have my thinking hat on when i try to make this later on today and put it in my box of stash lol. Hope you are back to your bubbly self but still taking things easy.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes.
Denise T x
Morning Sue, and all Wilsonettes, a beautiful card today, will watch the video when hubby gets up, looking forward to it. I managed to get the ebony ice last week so will have to try it.
ReplyDeletePam happy birthday for yesterday and what fantastic news about Robbie.....go Robbie go..........wonderful, keep up the good work you will do it.
It is a very wet Thursday here in Kent, hope yours is better, stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs June Smith xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and dramatic - I love it especially the border
Pat x
Well done Robbie.
ReplyDeleteGreat card Sue, echoes of Victorian lace.
Hello Sue, todays card is gorgeous, so opulent, love everything about it. Great video as always. Have a fab day. Bx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card it's so opulent I love it. I'm away at the moment so can't watch your video because the Internet is too slow will have to wait until I get back home.
That's fabulous news about Robbie Pam
Hugs x
Heather T
Morning Sue. Absolutely gorgeous card all your favourite
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Pam so glad Robbie is walking again I think all our prayers have been answered I knew he would get there
I had a lot of faith, it doesn't seem like 9 months ago but
it's true the older you are the quicker it goes.
Nancyd xx
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteThank you a Beautiful cardand, great video. Take care Kitty.
GM Sue. Another stunnr. I especially like the ebony ice border. Terrific!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and all
ReplyDeleteSuch a glamorous card today and yes a reminder to use the gilding flakes. They are so special
Great news Pam, what a determined young man.
Muriel x
Hi Sue. I'm an early bird this morning. Makes a change for me to have watched your video already this early, it's usually the other end of the day. Have a lovely day. SueL x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the gilding flakes xx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue and everyone
ReplyDeleteWell, that's certainly a lot of bling for your buck lol! Definitely for a special occasion deserving of such opulence.
Have a great day.
Ang x
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteLove the Dramaric offering for today.
Great use of your fantastic Dies, colours and all over design.
Have a great day
Hugs
Patricia xxx
Beautiful card Sue, gilding flakes always make a card look special. Pam pleased Robbie is doing so well he's a very determined young man. JJxx
ReplyDeleteGood to have all the techniques in one video - thanks. Love the colour combination.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to Julia's workshop this afternoon at CE.
Jan
Northampton
Stunning card today, very opulent.
ReplyDeleteMichele
dramatic card
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. A beautiful card today, all those things that we love together : ) Haven't time to watch the video until later but just wanted to pop in and say that the card is lovely. Are you being gentle with yourself after being ill? I do hope so : )
ReplyDeletePam, belated birthday wishes for yesterday, I hope you had a lovely day. What wonderful news about Robbie. He has proved that a positive attitude and endless determination can pay off, hasn't he : )
Sending my daily hugs to everyone. Take care xx
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love the dies and the use of gilding flakes. Have a great day. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteWOW wow wow what a tutorial and the cards gorgeous too. Thanks Sue. hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic news Pam so pleased that Robbie is doing so well, Go Robbie Go.xx Belated birthday wishes too
Beautiful,stunning card today. Thank you Sue.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA very special card for a very special person I think - only a "nearest and dearest" would deserve so much bling...love the Summer Meadow gilding flakes, that must go on the wish list...
Izzy
What is there not to like about today's card? Everything pulled together to make one very sumptuous card.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are improving every day Sue and your nasty little bugs will fly away soon.
Happy Birthday for yesterday Pam, my apologies for not leaving you a message my dear.
Fantastic news of Robbie. He is one very plucky determined young man. I am thrilled for him and sending him encouraging (((hugs))).
Sheila & Nikki, comforting thoughts on their way to you.
Love & hugs to all those not feeling good, may you soon feel better.
Cheryl xxx
Lovely card again Sue, I do hope you are feeling better now ?)
ReplyDeleteElaine H X
Stunning card today - so rich looking
ReplyDeleteVery opulent Certainly for a special occasion Great news re Robbie May he continue to go from strength to strength
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI think I must be the odd one out today. Sorry, this card is not for me. - I think it's the black.
Pam sorry I forgot to wish you Happy a Birthday yesterday. Brilliant news about Robbie - what a brave, determined young man. Go Robbie!
Sending love and hugs to all, Alison xxx
ReplyDeleteI do love using gilding flakes; a lovely card, Sue,
Doreen x
Fantastic! Sue you have out done yourself today. The border looks like little angels all in a row.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the April fool comment Pam. You must cringe but I'm very pleased to hear your great news. Well done to Robbie. 😄
Big hugs all round
Julie E
Hi Sue. Gorgeous card. Love the black and gold. Bought some gilding flakes at the craft show last month, and still to try so hopefully fingers crossed with the long weekend I will get a chance to craft :-) Have a great day. Hugs to all xxx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,another lovely card today and I am going to try to use the gilding flakes.Take care Jane B.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue.
ReplyDeleteWOW this card is stunning will watch later
Hugs
Carol x
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteAnother stunner, I love guilding flakes!
Pam you must be so pleased fo Robbie!
Hugs for who need one.
Gail C x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card, gilding flakes make for quite a dramatic effect!
Great news about Robbie...
Lorna D
Such a striking card Sue, very bold and dramatic
ReplyDeleteHi Sue - a very dramatic card today and someone would certainly feel very special if they received this. I love the lace effect border - not watched the video yet but will do so later. Best wishes
ReplyDeleteYvonneMayxx
stunning card Sue and great video
ReplyDeleteDenise x
A fantastic card Sue, with so many different elements.Thank you.Xx
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ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, a pretty card today, but just a bit to much bling for me
ReplyDeleteWendyx
Morning Sue, another stunning card, love the gilding flakes! Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteDramatic and elegant, love the gilded background.
Lydia
X
Good morning Sue, another beautiful offering today.
ReplyDeletePam what wonderful news a out Robbie, what a great birthday present for you. Hazel x
Hi Sue, Love the card and colours.
ReplyDeleteLove Jean Z xx
Good Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteI love the border, but not keen on the centre Die, maybe its the picture on my computer!
Hope you are feeling a lot better now Sue!
Take care
Love Marg
Shine....eee......
ReplyDeletelove the new dies Sue
Shine....eee......
ReplyDeletelove the new dies Sue
Simply gorgeous. Love the gilded background xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, Sorry I have been missing for a few days I have had my grandchildren visiting and they are on their way back to the Forest of Dean today so I may find time for some serious card making over the weekend hopefully!
ReplyDeleteAs ever your cards are beautiful and have given me lots of ideas, Thanks for sharing Junex (Cumbria)
Morning Sue, very opulent card for us today. Not too keen on the black, good job we all don't have the same taste.
ReplyDeletePam great news about Robbie, can't believe it is nine months since his accident, where has the time gone!,
Take care everyone, off to watch the video, Jess x
PS I had a dancing robot as well yesterday!
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Very elegant and opulant in black, white and gold. Thanks for the video, although I will have to watch it later. Going away today for 10 days.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely card although I am not a lover of black. The gilding flakes are fab. and I must try to remember to use them.
Regards,
Evis M.
I just love gilding flakes on cards!
ReplyDeleteWow! This card zings! Opulent, elegant, rich & dramatic all describe this card. Thanks Sue!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue and all the willsonettes what a beautiful card I love the dies and how lush thoughs flakes look. Off to watch the video while it's still quiet in this house.
ReplyDeleteTake care Sue xx
Debs xxx
Hello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Very striking, lovely colour combination and great dies. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes.
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeletea very elegant card again...
To me black and gold fit as well together as silver and dark blue.
Have a very HAPPY EASTER!!!
Rolf xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteTotally elgant card love it,hugs Sarah xxx
HI SUE
ReplyDeleteWOW CARD. LOVE CARIBBEAN COLLECTION. BROKEN MY PROMISE TO BUY ONLY ONE DIE A NEW SET LOL. LOVE IT WHEN ALL THE DIES CHANGE WITH OTHER DIES. GOOD PLANNING.
YOUR SO NEAT AND TIDY WITH YOUR FLAKES. FAB VIDEO. LOVE THE GLITTER JEWELS SOMETHING I HAVE NOT USED. MOUNTING THE SENTIMENT LIKE THAT DOES FINISH IT OFF BEAUTIFULLY. GRAND JOB.
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER.
NADINE HUG XXX
Morning Sue, a very striking card today, and I know how impressive it would look in real life, so opulent.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie xx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteFabulous card to day, very elegant and rich looking. Love it all
Love & hugs
Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
very elegant card, loving the colours x
ReplyDeleteGorgous card, so original!
ReplyDeleteGilding flakes are so magical - love how the black pops so much against them
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWow - what a show stopper- very rich and opulent looking. Will have to wait till later to watch the video though.
Beverley W
Ohhh very decadent!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a stunning card. Thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue & friends,
ReplyDeleteSuch opulence on a Thursday morning, wow, It looks like the decorative elements inside a cathedral, so rich and ornate! I bet you had not one bit of mess when you had finished with your gilding flakes, unlike me that would have been covered in them! I think he black helps to tone down the glitz of the gilding flakes! I hope you are fully recovered now Sue, love and hugs Sandra xxxx
Pam, happy birthday for yesterday my lovely, what getter gift than to receive a video of Robbie walking, the day that everyone has been hoping and praying for, bless him he must have been both exhausted and elated ! Sending huge hugs!
Sheila & Nikki, my thoughts are with you both, I think that things like bank holidays etc are all like landmarks to get through when you have lost someone so close, that's how we were with dad , getting past every 'first' was tricky, but it does get easier my lovely, I promise x
Little lamb Brenda, I am happy that you are back being mobile, go steady though, don't get too carried away! Sending hugs your way xxxxx
Well I must go and put all the crafty stash back in the craft room, as I have to bring it all out to the dining table to craft with my friends! Luckily Paul is here to do the Donkey work,
Love and hugs
Sandra xxxxx
Hi Sue what a beautiful card today, love the way you used the gilding flakes and then embossed it. The embossing folder is one of my favourites. (Steph I can hear you fretting about those gilding flakes from here!). Thank you for sharing such a splendid card with us.
ReplyDeleteLove Diane G xxx
Pam what wonderful news about Robbie, what a great birthday present for you. What an amazing young man he is xxx
Lovely, elegant card Sue, thanks for the tutorial :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, Sue, you are right, its incredibly elegant, I wish it had been yesterday you posted it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an unusual card Sue! I'm off to make a cuppa and watch the video, can't wait! :)
ReplyDeletePaula x
All the adjectives for this one Sue, elegant, opulent, dramatic, a real wow card! love from Jackie xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, with a fabulous background x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card. Must say I am not keen on the black, a colour I don't use very often, when it is teamed with gold, its not so much doom and gloom colour. I will have a go at this card with the gold leaf, but will change the black to another colour.
Thanks for giving us the idea in the first place.
Have a nice day everyone. Lovely to see the sunshine, but it is still chilly in the shade.
Love n hugs from Dorothy xx
Elegance sums this card up beautifully. You are so much tidier than I am when using gilding flakes!!! They seem to go everywhere and I am clearing them up for ages after!!Lol
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Karen xx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWOWSER! Right up my street, gold black, gilding, gorgeous dies - what's there not to like? Beautiful, thank you for sharing and the video Sue.
Hugs, Rose
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to start your new set of videos.
I have really fallen in lave with your Caribbean Dies. They cut so well are look so so expensive. All credit to you Sue. Thank you for always making sure that your dies are affordable to all and always do their job successfully.
It's therefore takes no guessing to know that today's gift is just gorgeous in every way possible.
I hope that you're feeling better day by day. The latest bug has really taken hold and is so overwhelming.
Pam - Sorry I missed your birthday but oh what a fantastic present you had; Robbie walking unaided. Absolutely fantastic. It doesn't matter how slow he is the most important thing is he's on his own two feet. What an achievement!!!! I already know you know you have a fantastic nephew but He certainly has the most wonderful determination. Go Robbie Go.
We are having a very rainy and cold day here in Marigny but at least the high winds have now dropped. I had a message from my eldest daughter Christina yesterday saying that they are in the middle of lambing and it was throwing everything at them hail rain snow and high winds. Who would think we are supposed to be into Spring?
To all in pain and suffering I hope your day gets better. To everyone please take care and stay safe. See you tomorrow.
Janet x
Hi Sue, wow this card is dramatic and rich. This colour scheme would be good for our ever-so-difficult-to-craft-for men folk too! Never tried guilding flakes, think it's about time lol. Look forward to watching demo later.
ReplyDeleteHave a fab day, love Deb C xx
Morning Sue, a pretty card today, but just a bit to much bling for me
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Good afternoon Sue and the fabulous wilsonettes,
ReplyDeleteSorry Sue too dark and dramatic for me today but it does have a very Art Deco look to it with the gold gilding flakes and the spiky frame as a backdrop around the sentiment very angular lines so it probably is done in the colours to suit otherwise i have been watching far to much Hercule Poriot.
Pam that is fantastic news of Robbies achievement, i am so pleased for him getting back up there again, to be able to live his life again and for your dear brother, wife and family it must be such an overpowering feeling seeing his utter determination and give them such pride that their son isn't just lying back thinking of poor him, he is wanting to be running around with the rest of his friends and soon he shall. WELL DONE ROBBIE. Sending hugs in all your families direction flower. I bet yesterday was the best present that you could have got with that news as you have been waiting so long with hope so i am glad you had what turned out to be a fantastic April the first for you.
Little Lamb(Brenda) take it easy flower now that you are back mobile again as you wouldn't believe just how much it can take out of you just driving but i am so please for you that you are back on your feet again, although i think you might be missed by a certain little person now that you have gone home to your own house.
Well a bit cold up here at my beloved hills today but the sun is out in the sky making it look lovely and warm but you know what they say about looks being deceiving, well today is one of those deceiving sort of a days. I am still knitting the blue shawl but only another 24 rows of 400?odd stitches to go and then i start the border so i am going back to get another few rows knitted, closer to the magic border. Sending hugs to all my Wilsonette Angels both on blog and not at the moment, wishing you all a lovely Easter, remember to roll your eggs even if it is just down the stairs like Rory does,
Love and crafty hugs,
Norah (Glenochil)
Afternoon Sue... Uh ohhh - guilding flakes AND ebony Ice = a whole pile of mess in my den, the Ebony Ice is in cahoots with the flakes in my crafting world (neither like me) lol - cover up ladies, you wouldnt want to even start and imagin where those sticky little black devils can stick themselves to !!!
ReplyDeleteBlack and gold go together like silver and dark blue and brown and blush... Next one please......
What a stunning card and those colour's in your top also went with the guilding flakes too : ) I also meant to mention how pretty your pink necklace was on Tuesday.
Pam my love, what a fantastic birthday gift for you, 9 months we've all been hoping and praying this day would come, what a guy.
I want to send all my love to our missing Wilsonettes that are not too well at the moment - TOB, Sam, Alison, and our other friends we miss so much. My comfort blanket is holding many hugs for those in need, help yourselves xxx
Wishing you a healthier day Sue, with much love.
Hugs to all.
Lancashire Steph xxx
Like the idea of the card but black is not really for me.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteGreat card.
Best Wishes
Julie Bee
Gorgeous very striking.
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CraftyJacq
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Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteMy word how many techniques do you have on this cards. Lots and lots. They all work very well together don't they. Very striking. Hugs to all in need of one today. Snow on them there hills today according to Patricia. Just cold here on Oxfordshire.
Beautiful card today. All my fave stuff on here. Gilding flakes, glitter and embossing.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Amazing details!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant. Could easily work for a wedding card, hugs xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteYou're right what you said in your video, anyone would like to receive a card that you have made today. I am going to try the gilding flakes with double sided adhesive, the effect is stunning. I never even thought about embossing it once gilded. The dies you used are so effective and you don't needs lots of embellishments on cards like these. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice Easter.
Regards
Joan
The gold and black is so rich looking...
ReplyDeleteWell done Sue
I love the gilding flakes. They need a warning about being addictive! The black die cut adds so much flair. Awesome card as always.
ReplyDeleteHi sue
ReplyDeleteI just love black and gold together.....looks stunning!!!
Love
Sam
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Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteTechnique rich card today, thankfully we have a great video to follow, and very dramatic colours.
Pam delighted to hear the wonderful news about Robbie
Hugs and best wishes everyone
Pat
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteGreat video and stunning card love the black glitter edges thank you for sharing tracyw
Hi Sue and everyone
ReplyDeleteA very dramatic card today and very elegant.
Love Helen xxx
Lovely card Sue xx hazel
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, This is such a beautiful card and I like the way you used the ebony ice to make your border but the best thing of all about it is;....I have all of these dies so will be making one lovely gilding flake 'mess' this weekend. They just get everywhere don't they but my nails will look 'lush'. Hugs x Pauline A
ReplyDeleteOne day I will get over my "thing" about gilding flakes and give them a go! Love the way the lacy border looks against them in this card, Susan x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Great video. The card is opulent with a touch of 'Ooh La La'. Love it.
ReplyDeleteCaz x
I think my eyes are permanently outside the sockets! They popped right out when I saw this glorious card! I think the Angels in Heaven are singing a song revering this gorgeous creation! TFS!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteElegance personified...'nuff said!
As always, thanks so much for sharing with us. x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeletegosh that s a very dramatic card. The gilding flakes make a real difference to lot of cards.
Belated birthday greeting Pam, great to hear about Robbie's progress.
Love and hugs to everyone.
Meg
xxxx
Another lovely card Sue
ReplyDeleteMaggie in Solihull
Hi sue.
ReplyDeleteSmashing card. Ticks all my boxes I'll catch the vid later x
Stunning Card Sue!
ReplyDeleteI love the dies you've used and the guilding flakes are gorgeous.
I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Hi Sue, and all the ladies.
ReplyDeleteWhat an outstanding stunnner this card is, Sue. Just gorgeous and opulent.
Pam, fantastic news about Robbie, he is one amazing boy.
Sheila and Nikki, love to you.
Love and hugs to all
Maureen xx
I love the cards when flakes are used it just gives the card that extra something else
ReplyDeleteLovely card today Sue. I really must use my gilding flakes.
ReplyDeleteThe contrast of gold and black is stunning. Another amazing card. Hugs, Ivy L xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card and an excellent video. Thanks Sue
ReplyDeleteHappy Days
Lesley
Absolutely stunning!! Love the opulence that the gilding flakes give and the sparkle from the ebony ice (must get some myself!).x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sue, shall have to try this one. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. This is a stunningly beautiful card today !! I just love it all !! The Gilding Flakes look fab and what a great idea to emboss them too. The Gemini Die you have used is so very pretty. It is very Lacey and delicate looking. I love the black glitter to. It really goes so well with the gilding flakes. I love, love love your New Caribean Collection but I have not even started to collect these dies yet !! (But I will eventually !! ) This is a truly stunning card Sue. Thanks so much for sharing it. Sending you lots of love today Sue. I hope you are recovering well, love from Tres x x x
ReplyDeleteSheila and Nikki, Sending lots of love to you both love from Tres x x x
Pam, Fantastic news about Robbie !! I am so very pleased for you and all your family. The most wonderful news that we have all been praying for. What amazing will power and determination he has !! A truly inspirational young man !! WELL DONE ROBBIE !! Sending you all lots of love from Tres x x x
To all the Wonderful Wilsonettes, sending you all lots of love today from Tres x x x
Hi Sue, I feel almost guilty but glad that I am not completely alone in saying this card is not for me. On the upside I have learnt that it is good to emboss a gilded sheet and I got the Perseus die today! Looking forward to having a play.
ReplyDeletePam, great news about Robbie, it is amazing how mind over matter can succeed, he must be a very strong-willed young man.
Wishing everyone a peaceful and hopefully sunny Easter week-end.
Frances
Hi Sue & all Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteSorry i'm late not sure where my day went. gorgeous card as always love the dies & colours used with your excellent video
love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx
Sheila & Nikki sending you both big Hug's thinking of you love Lynda xx
TOB Theresa hope your ok missing you Love Lynda xx
Hug's too everyone xxxx
A very dramatic card today, lovely
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I'm late sue but the card is fantastic over it and the vidio love to all xxxxjune horrocks xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Nice to see your new dies in action.
Thank you for sharing.
Veronique L
Good evening Sue.
ReplyDeleteStunning card, love the gilding flakes and combined with black they look so dramatic. Thank you for sharing.
Pam, what wonderful news, he is a remarkable young man.
Love and hugs
Saba xxxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteElegant and very striking. Love it. Thank you.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxx
That is one gorgeous and very elegant card.
ReplyDeleteJust love it.
Off to watch the video now which I am sure will be fab as usual.
Very striking card! Love the gilding flakes. Can't pin today for some reason.
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your cards and talent.Anyone would swoon at getting this card. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your cards and talent.Anyone would swoon at getting this card. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI just bought the gilded flakes and am working up the courage to try them out. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLiz
Very dramatic card. Love the design but not the black.
ReplyDeletePam, belated Happy Birthday greetings. Fantastic news about Robbie.
Take care everyone.
Hi Sue, this card is Just Beautiful, thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteSuch an elegant card. I tried the taped edge using the applied glitter technique to one of my Easter cards. So easy with such an elegant look. It was also cost effective instead of using a full sheet of glitter cardstock. I now have the gilding flakes, so I must try them too. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteOoh, such stunning card, very elegant & striking & the gilding flakes are the icing on the 'Card' so to speak....
Love every aspect of this design...
Crafty Hugs
Haze T xx
Thank you for another wonderful video. This is a stunning card. I love using gilding flakes, it makes such a difference on a card.
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