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167 comments:
his is gorgeous Sue. The gilding is so rich.
It's cold again today, where has our promised Sunshine gone? I hope wherever it is, you are enjoying it.
Hugs to all.
Lovely card again Sue thanks for sharing.
Crafty Hugs
Heather xx
GM Sue. This is lovely. Will watch video later.
Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card, gilding flakes are one of my favorite things to use & so glad you have told me about embossing them as I never thought of trying this but will do now. Thanks Sue. Yvonne xx
Another wonderful card Sue.
Goodie img Sue and all. Lovely card Sue . Will watch video later. JJxx
Good morning Sue,
Another stunning creation, love it.
Hazel lent me her Die, off to watch and learn so I can have a go later.
Have a great day
Hugs
Patricia xxx
this is gorgeous
Morning Sue. This is a stunning card it looks very rich and opulant. Love playing with my guilding flakes but never tried to emboss with them, another must try. Your flowers always look perfect.
Take care everyone.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
To My Very Dear Friend Sue,
"Magnificent Card" And A Truly Tremendous Video With Great Tips And Techniques.
I Love Using Gilding Flakes, Fabulous Colours Also.
I Loved How You Placed A Sticky Sheet To Acetate Then Embossed It, It Looked Amazing I Was Thinking When Going Through The Folder So Not To Stick To The Folder, Instead Of Using Copy Paper Would It Be Better To Use The Silky Side Of Your Sticky Sheet So It Doesn't Stick Or Is This Something You Did.
Well My Wonderful Friend Only Three More Days Then I Fly On Holiday So After Sunday I Won't Be Able To Comment For Quite Some Time.
Take Great Care My Dear Friend And Thank You For Sharing The Fabulous Card And Video.
Love And Hugs
From Sam xxx
Hugs To All The Wilsonettes Take Care All x
Morning Sue, another beautiful elegant card off to watch video now.
Nancyd xx
Hello Sue and all
Love love love this card ! The gilding flakes on the acetate and embossed is my next play.
Great video too,
Muriel x
Hi Sue
Another stunning card love the colours and the gilding flakes great video to thank you tracyw
Hi Sue, A rich opulent looking card, off to watch the video now ( with a cup of tea) :-) Linda.
So much gold, very regal x
Morning Sue. Another lovely card. Brilliant idea to emboss. Thanks for sharing. Hugs Heather.x
Morning Sue. Another lovely card. Brilliant idea to emboss. Thanks for sharing. Hugs Heather.x
Love this one!
Good Morning Sue & all Wilsonettes. Some of you may have noticed that I haven't left a comment over the last few days, I hope you didn't think that just because my name was drawn for a comment I had decided not to come back...that's not me folks, glad to say...Sue is very generous to us all in heart & soul so she deserves all the recognition & gratitude we can show her. I'm not in good health & I have suffered over the last few days...even had to drag myself to my part-time job working with children which absolutely knocked me for six, I had to go,firstly because they are one staff down & secondly how am I going to have the wages to collect Sues gorgeous dies... Anyways Sue if ever we are looking for something different in a card you are always certain to oblige although gilding is not really my thing (I'm sure it's very therapeutic)you make it look so easy on the video with stunning results...I'm sure many, many wilsonettes will be sure to enjoy making this card with your amazing idea of embossing & gilding technique & will achieve just as great a result...well off to do hubby's lunch for work...will comment on Sues previous creations a bit later. Take care to all...Love Beth B x x x PS if Inky Fingers do not have the dies you are looking for then please try CRAFT World in Glasgow (sorry don't know how to add a link for you)they have quite a lot of Sues cutting dies etc, they are lovely, helpful people with excellent service with very good delivery times...x x
Good morning Sue. Gorgeous card, love the gilding flakes on acetate, something else I'll have to try. My die from your giveaway arrived yesterday and I would just like to say a huge thank you, I can't wait for the weekend to have a play! Sue xxx
Morning Sue,
Stunning card, so rich and elegant, love it.
Thank you for all the inspiration
Love & hugs
Jacquie J xxx
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Like using gilding flakes and embossing is a great idea, thank you Sue, Linda x
Hi Sue
Fabulous card. Very opulent looking and check out those diagonal borders! Thank you for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
I really ought to use gilding flakes more - they look gorgeous on this card.
Anne (Northampton)
Hi Sue and you lovely ladies. Got to try this.
I wonder if it would look good if you highlighted the embossing with some Pebeo gilding wax in silver? Oooohh can't wait to play.
Thanks Sue for your inspiration. Big hug
Julie E
Really opulent card today, Sue, love it all, especially the embellishment with pins! Must try embossing gilded sections, think maybe for me on card rather than acetate. Thanks for the video!
'P' in Wales
Good morning Sue. This is such a beautiful and opulent card, stunning.x
Good morning Sue, a beautiful,card as always, I haven't used the flakes since I did the workshop with you in Aberdeen, bought some and of coarse they are still unopened. Must watch the video and then make a card, so that I can say I have used them. Hazel x
An opulent looking card - nit embossed gilding flakes yet so on my to do list xx GailT xx
Very luxurious card Sue .....the embossing is genius .....at first look it reminded me of walnut wood....my grandfather had beautiful walnut furniture and you could get lost in the wood grain ....it pulled you into the swirling depth of colours...your card has the same effect...!
beautiful
Luv Rach :)
Hi Sue
Gorgeous card, and a different technique for us to try
Pat x
Very interesting technique Sue, will try out later.
Love & hugs to all
Cheryl xxx
Morning Sue, such a rich looking card today, I love it! Love Jean xxx
Hi Sue & Friends, this card is very rich looing , I am hopeless with flakes, just end up with a messy looking piece, shall have to watch the video to see how you do it.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
Beautiful card-very rich & grand!
Michele
Hi Sue. The gilding flakes always make a card look very opulent especially when used with your dies. Looking forward to watching the tutorial later. Have a great day. xx
Hello Sue what a beautiful and opulent card. Great video and good tip with the copy paper, otherwise we will be peeling gilded acetate off our embossing folders for ever. Have a lovely day. Bx
Good morning sue what a beautiful card I love the gilding flakes and the design is wonderful.
Debs A xxx
lovely card Sue. I will watch the video later as I have a pile of ironing to do now lol.
Hugs Michelle xxxx
A gorgeous card Sue .
Elaine H X
Morning Sue, I love this card, I must admit I have not tried embossing guilding flakes but I am going to now. Thank you for sharing. We have lost the lovely sunshine here today, dull, cold and looks like rain. Nothing like the good old British weather.
Love Rosemarie xx
Great video and card Sue. Love the use of the gilding flakes. Great idea for my son's wedding card later this year.
Lovely card. That's another thing that just sits in the drawer like the mica. I really need to start using all these lovely products. I just keep forgetting about them until I see pretty cards like yours as a reminder so thank you Sue. Anniekk xxx
Good morning Sue, A stunning ,elegant and rich card!
Must try this too got everything at hand.Take care Jane B.
Stunning and gorgeous almost opulent card today Sue, love it Hugs xxx
Good morning Sue and everyone.
Very nice card. Lovely rose and stick pins.
Have a great day.
Ang x
Good morning Sue
I must try gilding some acetate and then embossing it, because it looks so gorgeous. Mulled wine is one of my favourite gilding flakes there are some amazing colours within the pot. The video as usual was full of hints and tips thank you for that.
Hugs x
Heather T
Morning Sue
Will save this to watch later ,looks great.
Morning Sue, what a lovely card, and embossing the gilding flakes adds another dimension to an already pretty card - great
Wendyx
Hi Sue, Very pretty card . love Jean Z xxx
Hi Sue
What a beautiful card, so rich looking with the gilded and embossed background, will have a go with this. I have a wedding card to make so this may be the way to go. Thanks for all the great ideas.
Heather Treble
Hello Sue!
This sounds interesting, I will have to give it a try! I will watch the Video after my cup of Tea!, then I can enjoy and take notes!
Take care
Love Marg
Hi Sue. Gorgeous card. Looking forward to watching your video later. Have a lovely day. Hugs to all xxx
Lovely card. Gilding flakes make a card look so expensive. My collection is growing!
Luv
Karen xx
Beautiful card, love the gilding flakes. Lol lynne m & fur babies x x x
Hi Sue
Really nice card
Hugs Sarah xx
Good Morning Sue, another stunning card, you make things look so easy.
I will have to try the gilding on acetate later today just love the effect.
My prize arrived yesterday thank you so much. It will be much used
Maggie in Solihull
Good morning Sue and everyone
Really nice card. The gilding flakes make it so rich.
Will watch the video a bit later.
Love Helen xxx
Morning Great idea to create the background Will have to watch video later
Hi Sue - another incredible card. I would never have thought to use gilding flakes with acetate and what a great idea to emboss it too. Also love how you have used the striplets - another way of using these beautiful dies. Best wishes
YvonneMayxx
Morning Sue, just watched the video love all the tips you give us. Just wanted to say thankyou your gift came yesterday can't wait to have a play. Thank you once again!!! Have a great day Loopy Lynda xxx
Hi sue beautiful card and love the background ,i seem to get in a mess with the flakes but you make it look so easy.
Marion H
Beautiful , love the gilding flakes
Love the style but its a bit glitzy for my personal taste
Gild then emboss. Now why didn't I think of that!
Beautiful card Sue, great technique. Thank you.Xx
Good morning Sue super video again full of ideas,would make a special golden wedding card. Love from Jackie xx
Beautiful,eye catching card.
Really love that one Sue. The background is so beautiful and different. I must try those gilding flakes - have never used them yet.
Hi Sue
Received my die yesterday and I immediately had to try it out. It's lovely thank you so much.
Today's card and video are great.
Zena xx
Hi sue love today's card stunning it is thank you for sharing love always June horrocks xxxxx
Morning Sue,
Oh I do love today's card and the technique you have used with the gilding flakes, acetate and embossing folder...absolutely stunning. Welcome to Debbie Stevens who has become a new designer for the CE team, I have been a big fan of her cards for a while...she makes the most stunning cards.
Hugs to all who need them.
Love Sheila xx
Hi Sue
This looks a fascinating technique. I'll be watching the video later.
Hi Sue. This is a lovely card and I love the gilding on acetate. I really will be giving that a go : )
Elizabeth Beal, it's good to see that you are feeling a little better : )
Debbie Stevens, Congratulations on becoming a C E design team member : )
Sending my daily hugs to everyone. Take care xx
Wow, that is a lovely card!!!
Doreen x
Wow that I did not know, thanks Sue!
Whilst I am not a great fan of gilding flakes, I love this card - it's really opulent.
Doreen
Beautiful card Sue xx hazel
Morning Sue,
Beautiful card, love gilding flakes.
Will watch video later.
Lydia
X
Hi Sue, Beautiful card and another lovely idea from you, thank you. I haven't treated myself to the diagonals yet but think they are next on my list. LOL
Love Janet x
from Wakefield
Hi Sue, a stunning card.
Hi Sue and all Wilsonettes,
I love this technique, I tried it last week and it worked really well-it creates a bit of a mess but it is well worth the effort!
I love your colour combination, it is so rich and sumptuous and I will really enjoy watching the demo later-Tuesday and Thursday are by far my fave days.
I have a lot on today, workmen arriving and food shopping for my little kitty's so hopefully I will squeeze in some me time and Cardmaking later.
Crafty hugs,
Laine1972
Morning all , I have never tried this technique but looks very effective another one to have a go at love yvonne bennett xx
Another gorgeous card today.
I love the gilding flakes with the acetate and the embossing. it gives the card such a rich look too it.
My new die from the launch arrived this morning and I can't wait to go and have a play with it. Thank you so much x
Beautiful card today Sue, the gilding is magical.
Craftihappiness to everyone and lots of love from Macky.
Hi Sue
I love using gilding flakes but never used them on acetate or embossed so thank you will definitely have a go, your card is beautiful and craft along with the video later
Hugs and best wishes everyone
Pat
Hi Sue,I have watched the video, and will plan this rather wet day around this project.Love guilding flakes,and can't wait to get started.
Hi Sue what a beautiful card yet again today, love the gilding flakes on acetate, must try the. I think the torrential rain is causing problems with my internet connection today because the video keeps stopping so I will watch it again later! Don't you love technology!
Have a great day
Love Diane G xxx
Elizabeth, I hope you feel better soon, look after yourself xxx
Debbie congratulations on becoming a CE design team member xxx
Rach I've got my grandparents dining room table and sideboard in walnut wood, I know exactly what you mean xxx
Morning Sue
Really like the gilding technique on your card today. This is something that I have to try. The finished effect is gorgeous.
Best wishes
Joan from Newcastle
Hello Sue and all
Beautiful card. The background is so opulent looking and I'm sure would be very special to the recipient. I had not noticed how sweet the blossoming branches are. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Very elegant and opulant looking with the gilding. Thanks for the video.
Hi Sue
Such a rich and luxurious card today. I love the beautiful sheen of gilding flakes but have yet to pluck up the courage to try this.x
Nope! I did not know that ;) Looks fab.
Sooo pretty Sue, I'm off to make a cuppa so I can relax and watch the video! Thanks for making our lives so easy, and for enabling us to bask in the praise given for our cards!! :)
Paula x
(WelshPaula)
Morning Sue.
Thank you, another beautiful card and great video. Take care Kitty.
Hi Sue My Friend
I'm Back Again,
Just To Say I'm Truly Thrilled That
"Debbie Stevens" Has Now Joined
The Fantastic Creative Expression Team.
I Love Debbie's Card's She's Very Talented Her Card's Are Just So Outstanding.
She Has A Great Pinterest Folder Lots Of Beautiful Cards To Check Out.
Hugs From Sam xxx
She Has A Great Blog Also, Which You Can Follow By E-mail!
Hi sue
Beautiful card sue I bet it looks stunning up close and personal. I'll catch the video x
Beautiful card so elegant will watch the video later.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue,
I don't think the pictures do justice to this card, I am sure it looks fabulous in real life.
Have a good day everyone.
Meg
xxxx
What a beautiful card. Have just watched the video and what a great idea to use gilding flakes on acetate.
Loving the background technique x
Hi Sue.
I love the gilding and embossing. I will certainly try this technique. The card is fabulous.
Regards,
Evis M.
Gorgeous card Sue.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
XX
Hi Sue gorgeous card love the gilding flakes I have tried it and really pleased with the effect thankyou
jeanie
This is truly scrumptious :) and a great video tut as always.
Actually....I have embossed over gilding flakes, adds that little bit extra as you say.
Hugs to all
x
Another smasher today sue, bye for now. Susan Dunn (Cumbria)
Hi Sue,
the card is yet another masterpiece, it's elegantly opulent. A stunner!
Hugs, Rose
Absolutely love the card today. Will definitly be trying this technique soon.
Hi Sue, Thank you for another brilliant video. Every video you make is always so informative and so helpful.
Your card to is beautiful. It was lovely to see you put this together step by step. You inspiration is wonderful.
Have a good day, love Brenda XXX
Helloooooooo Sue and the Wilsonettes! Brilliant video again Sue. I was only looking at my gilding flakes a couple of days ago....thank you for showing us that to emboss it also gives a gorgeous effect which brings out this beautiful, elegant card. "Wow!" xx Will have to go on a bit of a mission this weekend as so many birthdays are coming up. "Thank you Sue" for the inspiration xx Sending love and hugs to you Sue, your family and to all the Wilsonettes who need one today xx Love Karen xx
Hi Sue what a stunning card you have created. Thank you for the very instructional video. Have a great day. Hugs Jackie
Hi Sue
Beautiful elegant card love the gilding and embossing.
crafy hugs
Helen Terrry xxx
I think all the sunshine has come up to the far north of Scotland ladies - I've been out gardening this morning, and this is a lovely card to come back indoors to! Susan x
The gilding makes this card very rich looking...
Well done Sue
Great video also...tfs
Hi Sue,
Wow - what an opulent and stunning looking card this is. Can't wait to watch the video later.
Beverley W
I'll have to watch the video later as I just love gilding flakes, they look so sumptuous. Lovely card Sue but then we expect nothing less from you! Pat x
Good afternoon Sue & Wilsonettes.
Wow Sue just love this card guiding flaks are magical I love using them your video is amazing as usual Sue they help so much better than written instructions.with a OAP brain haha love how you embossed them as well brilliant. Thank you Sue
Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx
Elizabeth I'm very sorry you haven't been well please take care of yourself wishing you a speedy recovery.
Hug's Lynda xx
Hug's too all my friends love Lynda xx
Thank you for another lovely video. I love this card! Fantastic technic.
absolutely beautiful, Sue.
I love working with the gilding flakes. The golden shimmer is fantstic.
Rolf xxx
Stunning card Sue. Love gilding flakes and this technique . Thank you for sharing. Love, Ivy xx
Such a beautiful card today Sue, thank you so much for sharing your amazing inspiration!
Love and hugs
Sandra xxx
What a unique card. May just have to try gilding.
Hi Sue, A gorgeous card, loving the gilding.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Hi Sue, lovely card an the embossed gilding looks interesting, love the rose an the stick pins. Take Care Melody xxxXxxx
So very pretty. I love playing with the gilding flakes. They look like you did a lot of work but it is so simple to achieve this gorgeous look. And the embossing is such a lovely touch
Hi Sue
Lovely card today.
Best Wishes
Julie Bee
Hello Sue, and all the ladies,
Well, another beautiful card today and the video is so helpful. Thanks Sue.
Beth, I hope you feel better soon, and love to all who are poorly or caring for someone.
Maureen xx
Beautiful card Sue, love the gilding flakes they look stunning. hugs Shirleyxxxx
Hi Sue,
What a great video to go with a stunning card! Thank you once again . Your hard work is appreciated!
Elizabeth - sorry you haven't been well. I hope you feel a lot better very soon.
Love to everyone,
Myra xxx
Your card today Sue is gorgeous, I have never ever used the gilding technique, but sure I am going to give it a go. Somewhere in my craft stash I have a jar unopened.
The sun has gone, we have heavy rain, but it sure does help me knuckle down to get some crafting done. I love the sunshine, love to be in my garden, sometimes, I craft on the patio table. Bit wet though today.
Happy crafting hugs to all.
Dorothy Macdonald
Beautiful and stunning card! I love gilding flakes, they make anything seem more elegant. I never thought about using acetate for my embossing, I must try it, thanks for all your great inspiration. Have a great day. Gail
Hi Sue. A stunning card and such a good idea to emboss the gilding flakes. I am now dying to try this for myself! Many thanks, Lindag
Hi Sue
What a luxurious looking card!!!
Love
Sam
xxxx
Love the gilding flakes. Gorgeous card, good video. Hugs Theresa xx
This is truly gorgeous!! Never thought to emboss after I gilded. Definitely going to give this a try! Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Sue, very much later in posting today, but your card was certainly worth waiting for! I love gilding flakes but have never embossed them - absolutely gorgeous!
Many thanks
Janette x
Awesome card today. I now have the gilding flakes, acetate, and your vine embossing folder as well as the dies. So I can give this technique a try. Thanks ever so much for the video. Wishing all a great day.
Hi Sue
Lovely card. I have tried this with the gilding flakes and embossing folder and it worked just great.
I received my prize today from the new die giveaway and it is just beautiful.
Thank you very much.
June x
This has a rich, classy and elegant feel and as such is a card you would expect to find in one of the high end shops. It just stunning.
Hi Sue & all, not sure about this card. I love the dies and your heat embossing Sue is flawless, the guilding is gorgeous but not sure about the acetate. Sorry, I don't think it's something I'd use myself, I think it might be the plastic-ness. Now I feel awful, sorry, is it just me?
Hope everyone has a pleasant eavening, blessings - Deb C xx
HI SUE
FAB WOW CARD. YOU HAVE LET THE GENIE OUT OF THE BOTTLE AGAIN. I BOUGHT 3 JARS OF FLAKES AND HID THEM HOPING I WOULD FORGET ABOUT THEM. NOW GOT THEM OUT AGAIN. BE ON EVERY CARD FOR WEEK OR SO. LOL.
THINK THE ADHESIVE SHEETS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER BOUGHT. NICE TO DIE CUT IT AND PUT FLAKES ON. LOOKS GREAT ON YOUR FINISHING TOUCHES DIES. I HAVENT BOUGHT ANY OF THESE BORDERS YET BUT CAN SEE HOW USEFUL THEY COULD BE.
LOVE THE VIDEO. GRAND CARD.
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX
Hi Sue, must try this technique, your card is gorgeous
Wendy xx
fantastic card ,love the gilding ,Laura O
Hi Sue
Beautiful card today & looks very elegant & luxurious..
Love the embossed gilding effect & the finished card is stunning as always.
Crafty Hugs
Haze T xx
Great textures!! Thanks for sharing this trick!
Hi Sue, gorgeous card and I loved it when you showed the embossed background to camera and it really flashed in the light which showed it off much better than the still photo's. I have gilded acetate before but have not embossed it afterwards, something that I must now try.
Frances
What a beautiful card Sue, Stunning. xx
Gorgeous Card Sue!
The guilding and embossed effect is stunning.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Hi Sue,
what very classy and delightful creation today.
What a super idea the gilding on acetate, and then embossing it.
Really enjoyed the video tutorial.
Thank you.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
lush and opulent. great idea to emboss on acetate, hugs xx
Hi Sue,
I love the gilded and embossed acetate background.
Thank you for a super demo.
Veronique L
Hi Sue,
Rather late commenting today. Had workmen in today and I've had quite a bit of sorting out to do.
Love gilding flakes use them quite a lot, but haven't used them on acetate. The effect looks opulent, lovely card!
CaroleB x
Hi Sue,
What a lovely card and an interesting video, as you said it would make a lovely wedding card or in this case a golden wedding card. I would never have thought to emboss acetate to give that added interest so thank you for yet another useful tip.
Love and hugs
Saba xxx
An interesting technique and lovely card
Vie
x
Hi Sue
beautiful rich card. I never thought on embossing after using the gilding flakes will have to try this
Take care
Hazel G XX
Hi Sue
Gorgeous card and what a lovely idea.
Sorry I haven't commented, Been feeling very fatigued.
Another early night and I'm hoping to be back to normal tomorrow.
hugs to you all,
T x
Hi Sue and everyone.
Gorgeous card, very golden
Take care everyone, if in pain take it easy!
Hugs Maria x
The gilding flakes give this lovely card a really luxurious look. I haven't tried embossing gilded card yet but as I've just got another colour of gilding flakes you've given me the perfect excuse to try.
Take care everyone.
Hi Sue,
Really pretty card. Love it.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxx
Hi Sue and everyone
Another stunner for us today Sue
You certainly know how to keep us Wilsonetts happy
Still playing catch up with collecting your new dies lol
Keep em coming
Take care everyone
Theresa x
Very different looking card.
Hi Sue,
What a rich and opulent background - I have tried this myself and it works beautifully, no cracking or flaking and the embossing shows up really well no matter which colour of gilding flakes you use.
Izzy
Hi Sue,
Just gorgeous, love the gilding but didn't know you could emboss, can't wait to try it,
Di B. x
This is an amazing card. Would never have thought of embossing it.
This is such a pretty card. Love the background!
a beautifully opulent card Sue. thank you for a lovely idea.
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