Sunday 31 May 2015

Wishing You All The Best

 Good Sunday morning all! Think a very pale sage green and white for this one as the photographs are not picking up the true colour.  It is a gorgeous green, very soft and pastel,  but from my stash I'm afraid.  I started by simply debossing the outer ring from the Classic Adorned Square Noble die set into my pale sage green card.  I used the outer ring also, but only with the embossing mat so no actual cutting was done.  I cut around it leaving a wide border and added flatback pearls to the corners.  Next I cut four of the Caribbean corners in white card using the outer cut ring as well.  I glued them into place on the inside of the debossed square.  Next I cut the inner design from the Classic Adorned Square out of the pale green card.  I backed it in white this time and mounted it in the centre in a diamond orientation.   I stamped my sentiment on white card and inked lightly around it with Bundled Sage distress ink.  I used the centre die from the Italian Decorative frames set and cut a frame for my sentiment.  I backed it in green and added mounting foam to the back of the frame.  I seated it over my sentiment and cut away the excess card.  I added my sentiment in the centre of the card to complete the focal element.  I finished off the card with my usual matting and layering.  I decided not to doll it up with flowers so you can see how it might be used for either male or female recipients, but you certainly could add some floral embellishments if you prefer to easily change it.  The finished dimensions are 8" x  8" in size.

The winner of this week's Comment Game are:

Yvonne H!!!
Cameeli of Richmond!!!
Melody!!!

Congratulations all!  Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your postal address and claim your prize!  All for now, Sue x











179 comments:

Pam said...

Lovely card Sue, very elegant. It's gorgeous
Congratulations to all winners, enjoy your prizes, especially Cameeli.
Happy Sunday to all.

Jan.moogie said...

Simply stunning and very elegant Sue Wilson at her best today. Love it. xx

Unknown said...

Very classy card, and unisex. What a beautiful sage colour card, have a lovely Sunday Sue, Edwina

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, such an elegant and stylish card today, it has brightened up a very wet and miserable day her in Kent. This is one of those cards that make you realise that you can mix and match from the different die sets.

Congrats to 3 very lucky ladies.

Happy Sunday everyone, stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Sue, love the sage and white. Congrats to winners enjoy your prize. JJxx

hollyberry said...

Gorgeous card,the pale green is just coming through and looks so delicate.
Congratulations to all the winners.

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you a lovely soft and gentle card. Congratulations to all the winners. Take care all Kitty.

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue. This is such a pretty card. The colour's are very delicate but very elegant and classy. The way you mix and match your die's is fantastic. You give us crafter's such insperation. Thank You.
Congrat's to all the lucky comment winner's. Enjoy your prize and happy crafting.
Take care everyone. It's such a horrible wet day today in Co/Durham. Will just have to have a crafty day lol.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x

Muriel said...

Very pretty card, The soft pastel green is lovely.
Congratulations to the winners
It has been cold and wet here today too but I have made some crafty use of the day
have a lovely Sunday
Muriel x

Unknown said...

GM Sue. Love this. Great colour. Congrats to the winners. A wet and cold Sunday here. No gardening today! Maybe some crafting later. Happy Sunday all.

Unknown said...

Beautiful as always Sue - that green is so delicate on my screen.

CraftySuetoo said...

Hi Sue. Lovely card, very useful for the chaps.
Congratulations to all the winners, especially Cameeli.
Seems like we're all having a wet day today but at least it's a great excuse to craft! Sue xxx

Clai01 said...

That's lovely Sue, love the pale green. x

JJ said...

Beautiful Sue.

Love & Hugs

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

Anonymous said...

Lots of great embossing here, Sue, to great effect and love the subtle sage green card. Very understated and elegant.
Well done to the winners - hey, Cameeli, nice surprise!

'P' in Wales

Pat said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card.
I have not considered buying the noble dies until I saw this card - I must add it
to my shopping list

Unknown said...

Good morning Sue & Wilsonettes...

What a gorgeous card today Sue...it certainly isn't bright outdoors but your beautiful design is enough to cheer the weariest of souls within.

Although I can just about see the soft pastel colour of Bundled Sage, it still looks fabulous & I can see this sneaking onto my S W would like to get list, I'm gradually getting together a stash of your inks so I know that this Sage ink will be of same high quality gorgeous colour to boot.

Love the debossing Sue, it adds such a lifting effect to the card & I simply love the Caribbean corners...they arrived last week & the photo does not do them full justice as they look real pretty in real time.

This card is first class for a male recipient but I can also see it transformed for female with Small flowers & leaves in 2 opposite corners, with a small scruffy bow & saving the best till last...dah daaaaaaaaaaaaah...a stick pin...ooooh love them...lol

Thank you so much for sharing Sue as always it is deeply appreciated.

Oh & not forgetting the lucky comment winners...you will so love your prize from our wonderful generous Sue W...congratulations x x x

Yesterday I finally finished putting my craft room together & it has taken a long time...previously we had good quality heavy wood units (one stacked on top of another) with nowhere to work and storage was cumbersome & monotonous (gosh I spelt that first time round...lol)& just trying to get one item out to work with was so time consuming...so naturally my enthusiasm for crafting waned somewhat.

Eventually after much thought I bit the bullet & asked my hubby to cut down these units to make worktops with under desk storage & shelving above, surprisingly he was happy to do so...no bickering or objections...bless him.

Then came the consuming task of sorting out the attic & using the nearly new craft boxes, folders etc to do boot sales...this money then helped me to collect the items I needed to store my crafty items in a more easily accessible way & making everything more visual...even have my cutting dies on drop files in a file drawer unit, each one with magnetic sheets & card from packaging that came with taped on back to support & strengthen, & punch pockets to protect dies.

It has taken nearly 18 months in the making of & although it is nowhere near as gorgeous as your craft room Sue...(your craft room is on my wish list for sure...lol...)I'm well pleased that mine is now more functional for me now than it ever was.

Well folks I really must say cheerio for now...sending Sue, her family & all Wilsonettes hugs & smiles to keep you through the day...Take care Love Beth B x x x







A Happercrafter6 said...

Pretty card this morning but strange not to see flowers and / or bows!
Jan
Northampton

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
I love the soft green it's such a pretty colour, the card is fabulous and can be used for men and women perfect! Patricia you must get the Noble dies they are beautiful you won't regret it. It seems that we all have a wet day where is the summer?
Congratulations to all the winners
Hugs x
Heather T

tracy w said...

Hi Sue
Another stunning card thank you tracyw congratulations to all the winners

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, Another beauitiful card, a pity that the sage green colour isn't showing up, but a gorgeous card all the same.
Congratulations to all the lucky Winners.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

rosiejt said...

I especially like the embossing on this card. I forget that I can use my dies just to emboss!

Steph Cotterill said...

Sunday Smiles to you Sue. Yes your right Craftysuetoo, its wet here in Lancashire too, the saying 'grim up North' is particularly true today but this gorgeous card has certainly brightened my day, and so has seeing our Cameeli's name on the winner's list, what a lovely welcome home for you Cameeli and I really hope life is sorting itself out for you xx many warm congrats to our other two lovely ladies, enjoy your gift.
My first thoughts when I opened this card was "must order this card" Mr Lancashire wont mind, until I scrolled down to read it was from your stash Sue !!!!! Such a tease lol I was all ready to hit thst 'buy here' button, dang it lol.
Its such a beautiful card Sue and your photography sure does bring out the beauty of green colour, which in turn show's up the wonderful dies and their intracacy (sp) ? All in all its a fine and dandy card for a dull wet grey Sunday.
Hope you had a great time at the show yesterday Alison, did you manage to meet the handsome Phill ?
That's it for today apart from sending you hugs Sue and hoping memories a plenty are being made with mom.
Love to those that are feeling as miserable as our British weather today.
Lancashire Steph xx

TDQ Karen said...

Beautiful, great colours and a classic card. Congratulations to all the winners x

JAO said...

A Very classy looking card Sue.

doreenmj said...


I can see this made for males or females, lovely card,




Doreen x

Craftysusan said...

Beautiful card Sue and I like the idea of the sage green. Perhaps Creative Expressions would consider some more pastel shades in their collection? Congrats to all of today's winners. x

Unknown said...

Wow beautiful card again
Perfect for male or female
Love these dies

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Sue, beautiful card, love it! Congratulations to the lucky winners. Love Jean xxx

Izzy said...

Hello Sue,

Just love the "less is more" simplicity of today's design...I think it would work for either male or female recipient as it is...I also have some soft sage cardstock which is now discontinued so I'm saving it for my favourite people!...lol

Congrats to all the winners...

Izzy

Scottydog said...

A classy card Sue! Elegant.

Yvonne H said...

Good morning Sue,
What a lovely delicate card would also suit the gents, the colour looks very subtle & beautiful. Thanks Sue I seem to be one of the lucky winners & had to check a few times to make sure. Thanks again Yvonne xx

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, a very elegant card today, love the soft green and as you say the design could be used for either male or female. Have a lovely day. Bx

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue. The lovely soft green colour gives this card a beautiful crisp, clean look thats stunning and so elegant.x

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

A very beautiful and elegant card. Love the sage green (haven't seen this colour before) and as green is my fav colour this card goes into my top 10. Also think this combo of dies is great and can also see this card being unisex.

Congrats this week's winners.

Yvonne H said...

Sorry forgot to say well done to the other lucky winners. Yvonne xx

Chris Curry said...

A lovely, simple, elegant card Sue. Perfect. Thank you.Xx

nancyd said...

Morning Sue, a gorgeous card and the green looks delicious my favourite green.
Nancyd xx

PharmacyMichele said...

Beautiful card-nice & simple letting the dies & embossing shine through.

Michele

Unknown said...

Beautiful card Sue. ... demure but stunning....
have I said I love the noble dies... well maybe once or twice. ...!
Luv Rach :)

Ecco of Sheffield said...

Morning Sue from the most horrible start to the day. Yes we're back to WINTER again.
I must have closed my eyes and missed the Summer and Autumn!!!

Today's gift is just gorgeous Sue and definitely fits me list of 'less is more' and just perfect for any of those problematical customers -you know the ones, those that like not too plain but not too fancy either, but they like a little something different- I'm sure we've all got some of those around.
I still love your Noble collection as they always do exactly what you want them to not that any of your other dies do so. This always makes it more than a pleasure to work with anything you have produced. Thank you Sue I've said before and I'm saying it again and again 'You are one Wonderful Lady who every day save our crafting lives'.

Congratulations to today's lucky winners especially Cameeli - I just know you'll love your parcel from Sue.

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

Anne said...

A beautiful card, Sue. I tend to forget that I can use the dies for embossing only so much try to remember this technique.

Anne Northampton)

Nananne said...

Stylish and so elegant in its simplicity, I Love this card! This soft sage green card is WANTED! It is just gorgeous ( green being one of my favourite colours) .
Congratulations to the lucky comment winners, enjoy your prizes!
Love and hugs to all xo

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, what an exquisite card today. I love the green, a shame it is not readily available now. You are right this card could be dressed up. Or left plain for a man. Looking out of the window I have decided it is very much an indoor day today, so will have to craft, I think that is the rule isn't it? (Lol)

Love Rosemarie xx

hazel young said...

Beautiful card Sue love the subtle green xx hazel

cheryl brown said...

Good Morning on a very wet Sunday,

Oh Sue, this is one very gorgeous, elegant card. I love using muted shades and this green is spot on. Very, very feminine too.

It's too wet for the garden today so craft room here I come! Maybe it will get tidy or maybe not, who knows? whatever I do it will be relaxing, satisfying and fun.

Congratulations Cameeli, Yvonne and Melody for your comments draw. Enjoy your prizes, you will have lots fun with them.

Beth, I'm glad you bit the bullet to create your craft room to make it easier for you. With the help of my Grandson no.1 Jamie, we did exactly the same in my study which had slowly become a storage room after my husband Pete had died, mainly because I couldn't lift anything to store it up in the loft. I bought my unit from storage4crafts. It came with a very good selection of really useful boxes, two folding working tables with enough shelves for the boxes, and now everything is in one place and easy to reach. You will find you will enjoy crafting more now. I wish you many happy days in your crafting room.

love & hugs
Cheryl xxx

Sandy G said...

Hi Sue
This is a very pretty card. Love the colour. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations to Cameeli and the other winners.
Have a great day.
Hugs.

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Sorry to say winter is back, heating on.
But your card brightens the day, it's gorgeous mans card , and with the addition of a few flowers and leaves it would be perfect for a lady. Love it.
Congratulations to the winners enjoy your prize.
Lydia
X

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I do love the dies you have used. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie

alimecca said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful! The sage card is fantastic. The card is very stylish and elegant and I'm sure one that will be replicated many times.
Congratulations to the lucky winners especially Cameeli. I also need to say congratulations to Ann without an e for winning the giveaway card as for some unknown reason my comment disappeared yesterday.
Beth pleased you've got your craft room sorted - it really sounds as if you are organised now. Well done to your hubby too !
Well we bought most of the stuff for the bathroom yesterday, just the actual shower to buy and then once delivered the nightmare will begin! I just keep thinking of all the mess, but then I think of my lovely walk in shower and that keeps me going!
I think it will be an ironing day and then crafty day as it is horrible here in Durham - can't believe it's almost June, it feels more like October!!
Love and hugs to everyone, Alison xxx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
What a beautiful card for us on this horrible wet morning here inPetersfield. Might have to go to my craft room today to have a play with my dies.
Ginnie c

Croquet Queen x said...

Hi Sue,
Simply stunning!!!
I like the colour, the pictures makes it look like a soft grey and I like it!
I'm sure I would like the soft green as well!!
Lorna D

Unknown said...

Good morning Sue what beautiful card and your design is wonderful xx

Debs A xx

Heather Treble said...

Hi Sue,
This is a beautiful card, the soft sage colour is so pretty. I've been making some cards with the noble square dies recently and they really are so versatile.
Thanks
Heather Treble

Anonymous said...

Good morning Sue pretty and subtle choice of colour and a design suitable for many occasions love from Jackie xx

MRS DUCK said...

Good morning Sue and everyone
The sage green is very soft and adds to the charm and elegance of this lovely card.
Have a great day.
Ang x

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, love the card so elegant and the dies are lovely I have them . love Jean Z xx

marg said...

Hello Sue
Its a Sage day today, the rain is gentle, and its very quiet here in Bristol!
Love this card and the Dies...so elegant Sue!
Congrats to all the winners!
Take care
Love Marg

Jane said...

Good morning Sue, what a beautiful and amazing card so elegant.Love the soft colours too .Congratulations to the winners ! Take care Jane B.

patwyn said...

Good morning Sue,

This is a beautiful card and the sage green is so delicate, I love it.

Congratulations to the comment winners.

Pat xxx

Carol Clarke said...

Morning Sue
What an elegant delicate card you have made
just stunning
Hugs
Carol x

Nannieflash said...

Good Morning Sue, well it looks as if summer is hold at the moment here in Glos its not to nice at all. Stunning card love the embossed die design it looks just gorgeous. hugs Shirleyxxx

karenlotty said...

Beautiful! Such lovely soft colours I do forget to just use my dies to emboss with I think I need to make myself a poster to hang in my craft room!
1 Emboss with dies and not cut for a change
2 Place dies more centrally on card to "gut" the card and waste less
3 Consider using the waste left behind as a feature
There's more but that'll be a start!

Unknown said...

Hello Sue and all lovely ladies.
It raining here in Scarborough too!
Perfect excuse to sort out my bedroom/craft room so I can actually get to my stash and use it lol.
Sue those noble dies are stunning and still on my wish list. Can't decide between aware or oblong for first one? What do your friends think?
Thank you for my daily fix. Green is my favourite too. The card is gorgeous.
Congratulations to the lucky winners what a lovely way to start this grey day for you.

Happy crafting all. Big hug
Julie E

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - such a pretty card and lovely subtle colours. Like the fact that it can be dressed up or down and used for any occasion too. Congratulations to all the lucky winners today, best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Unknown said...

Oops my comment should read square or oblong,lol: )

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
This is so elegant and stylish,as you say could be for either male or female. I never think to just use the dies for embossing and it looks so good, will definitely be trying that idea out. Congrats to all the winners.
Love Jan x x

pinky said...

Gorgeous card, love the mix of dies and embossing, they go so beautifully together.

nattyboots said...

Love this card Sue,very nice.
Elaine H X

Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts said...

I love everything about this card I do like green although not many people do but this is so soft and subtle maybe you could try and source this card for us all Sue xx

gwen70 said...

Stunning card Sue, love it all, gorgeous colour and dies used

Anonymous said...

Such a pretty card its so elegant and the pale green is very subtle. I enjoy mixing up my die sets too. Anniekk x

nannapat said...

I can't pick up the colour on my screen but it looks fabulous as white on white! I love all the pretty layers, it's a stunner. Pat x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Love the different shapes and texture

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Well, as you can read, according to a great majority of your Wilsonettes, the weather throughout the country is pretty miserable so you can imagine us all crafting away at some stage of the day!
Here on the West Sussex/Surrey border it is pretty wet and windy, not nice at all so I think some time will be spent having a clearout of all the items I never use now and are taking up valuable space!
However, your beautiful card has brightened my day already. I remember you using this soft sage colour from your stash before and loved it then. Like other blog followers I, too, must remember to use your dies to emboss only as it does give a lovely effect to the card.
Many thanks,as always, for the daily inspiration you give us all!
Lesley S x

Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda said...

Good morning Sue, well it's raining here so won't be going in the garden today looks like a craft day lol!!! Sue you are amazing love your card and green is my favourite colour bonus!!! Congrats to winners, enjoy the rest of your day. Loopy Lynda xxx

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, love this card and I also have these dies.
The clean and simple lines are stunning.
Well the whole of Britian must be covered in rain today
According to all the comments as it it also raining here
In Central Scotland.
I think we should all have a brilliant day crafting together!!,
Well done to all today's winners, especially you Cameeli,
hope you are getting things back in order after your fire
Take care everyone, Jess x

Karen M said...

Hi Sue,
Thank you for more inspiration,I really need it today with such horrible weather! a stay at home day .
Best wishes
Karen M

Heather Harrison said...

Morning Sue. Beautiful card today. The subtle colour is so nice. Giving more great ideas with your dies Sue. Thank you for all the inspiration. Hugs Heather.x

Heather Harrison said...

Morning Sue. Beautiful card today. The subtle colour is so nice. Giving more great ideas with your dies Sue. Thank you for all the inspiration. Hugs Heather.x

Heather Harrison said...

Morning Sue. Beautiful card today. The subtle colour is so nice. Giving more great ideas with your dies Sue. Thank you for all the inspiration. Hugs Heather.x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
What a lovely colour green you have used. This is such a pretty card but I'm sure changing the colours would make it more masculine. Congratulations to the lucky winners.
Beverley W

Glennis F said...

This one is so pretty - I love the colours

granny sue said...

Hi Sue. Nice to see a card that can be used for either sex and what a delicate colour. SueL x

hettygarlick said...

That's really lovely.

June Horrocks said...

The card is stunning due very elegent love it thank you so much for sharing love always June horrocks cxxxxxxx

Cameeli of Richmond said...

Good Morning Sue and all the crafty crew!!
Oh My Goodness what a wonderful and totally unexpected surprise!! to see my name on the winners list. Many congratulations to the other winners too.

Thank you Sue for sharing your daily inspirations with us... food for the soul!
I love today's card just so classy and elegant...It may raining outside but the sunshine is in our hearts..

Have a lovely Sunday everyone.

Cameeli xxx

Myra said...

Good Morning Sue,
It isn't a good morning at all, actually, but I see I'm not alone in my bad weather bubble! It's dark enough for a November morning!
I'm not a big fan of green Sue, but this is such a soft delicate shade that I cut ally like it very much! I would but this card were it still available!
It might be nice to try in soft pink?!
I love your use of the dies , every detail is crisp and clear. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely card.
Congratulations to all today's winners.
Beth - your enthusiasm for crafting and your new craft room is infectious! Enjoy your lovely new space!
Love to everyone,
Myra xxx

Ann said...


Hi Sue

Gorgeous card green is one of my favourite colour so restful and calm. I love the dies used another one on my wish list he he :-)

Congratulations to all the winners

Hugs to all

Annx without an "e"

Princess Pixie! said...

Morning Sue
Yep - raining in Croydon.
Loving this colour. Not that I want rub it in but I have some card this colour in my stash. Had it for years and can't remember where it came from. Don't use it very often but will now. Knew there was a good reason that I never threw anything away!
The colour is so beautifully soft and makes the card such a 'serene and tranquil' work of art. By changing the colour combo the mood of the card would change completely.
Oh Sue, you're so clever.
Well done Yvonne H, Cameeli and Melody!
Crafty hugs
Yvonne
x

Anonymous said...

Sue such a beautiful, elegant card. Do you ever have a day off!!
Congratulations to all the winners.

Roz McLellan said...

Hello Sue

A beautiful card.

Love
Roz.x

Beryl said...

Hi Sue, stunning card. Love the colours. Congratulations to all the winners.

Jayne S said...

What a beautiful card with such a delicate green.

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
This card is divine, it positively sings to me. Such marvellous combination of your beautiful dies, with the fabulously soft colour combo. Just stunning - your inspiration is endless.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs, Rose

Sonia Stephenson said...

Hi Sue. Beautiful card again today. Love, love, love all the Noble dies :-) Congrats to all the winners - enjoy :-) Have a lovely day. Hugs to all xxx

Evis M said...

Hi Sue.
This card is simply beautiful. I just love it.
Regards,
Evis M.

Marianna Hammer said...

Oh my goodness, I love this one. Wish I had these dies, so I could get started right now to make one like it :)
Have a lovely Sunday.

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Wonderful card, love the soft green and white, mixing the Italian circles with the noble squares. Congratulations to the three comment game winners, enjoy your prizes

Hugs and best wishes everyone
Pat

crossstitchmarg said...

Morning Sue, I'm late today, actually had a lie in very unusual for me lol.

Beautiful elegant card,
I finally managed to get hold of your pierced flags yesterday, everywhere I've been has sold out other than the Internet, and have invested in one of the tools in one also been after that for a while. Went to a craft workshop yesterday and we used the St Barts die, and one of the stamps to die for, turned out beautiful as does all cards done with your dies and stamps.

I'm almost finished on my grandchild's (pink) let's hope the scan was right lol baby book, will use some of your dies to embellish the front and back, have already used some for making pockets etc. 28 days to go according to the app my daughter has for her countdown. So once I've done just the baby quilt to make and back to full on paper crafting. I am making cards in between just have had a request for a wedding card added to my list of to do's..

Can't remember if I told you I had one of my cards up on the big screen on Create and craft, they were advertising the cut n boss as I used it to make the card using your adorned square dies I sent a photo in. Dean was presenting and seemed amazed at all the detail on it. Made my day lol. All thanks to your dies and tutorials.
Congratulations to the winners you will be delighted with your prizes.

Have a great day, the sun is just appearing here so hopefully no more rain.

Maggie in Solihull

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Congratulations to the winners!
Love this card Sue, the subtle shade of green and the dies used are gorgeous.
Lorraine

sandieann21 said...

Love this one. Colours are gorgeous

Crafty Cruiser said...

Really lovely, classy card!
Doreen R

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Looks very elegant. Congratulations to the lucky winners.

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a lovely stylish card that is beautiful just as it is, but it is easy to see where it could be dressed up with your gorgeous Finishing Touches for someone who is more of a frills and flounces type person.

Congratulations to all three of today's winners, I know you will have fun with your prizes.

Lots of rain overnight in my part of Central Scotland and although it is dry at the moment I don't hold out much hope for the rest of the day. Lots of crafting to be done!
Frances

Carole said...

Hi Sue,
Sorry I haven't been commenting for the last few days. Had a small op. and have been left with stiches in the roof of my mouth., can only have a liquid diet ( and no that doesn't include alcohol) it is so frustrating as I am so hungry and to make matters worse it was my nieces baby shower yesterday and the food they had was wonderful, as for the desserts I can't mention them without drooling lol! Anyway back to the wonderful card. I love the noble dies, you just have so much inspiration. It has actually stopped raining here.
Congrats to all the winners!
CaroleB xx

Unknown said...

Beautiful card as always. Sunshine on a cold, rainy day.
Regards
Janet

CraftyJo said...

Very pretty, love the soft green.

Unknown said...

Beautiful elegant card, loving the Noble dies
Love Jan -x-

Diane Green said...

Hi Sue
What a beautiful gentle card today. I have a JS voucher sat on my table tat I might just spend on the noble die( and perhaps a few more goodie too)! Love the green, I think you should start a champagne to bring it back for us. Have a great day
Love Diane G xxx
Congratulations to all the winners, what a lovely treat xxx
Beth your craft room sounds lovely, what a lovely hubby you have. Enjoy crafting xxxx
Yes Steph it cold down south too and raining in buckets! Xxx
Carole I hope you recover from your op quickly. Just think of the weight you are loosing and the money saved on food can go towards craft stuff!!! Hope that helps xxx

Brenda said...

Hello Sue,

Thank you for brightening up a really wet and miserable day. This card is absolutely stunning. Love this soft sage colour, it's very classy.

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the winners.

Take care everyone, hope everyone has a lovely day what ever you are doing.
Love Brenda XXX

Kate's Cards said...

Beautiful card and the White sage green combo is fab! xxx

Val W. said...

Hi Sue, I love this colour, and the emboss without cutting technique. I am so glad that I bought the Noble Dies.The sun is trying to break through here in Oxfordshire, but there beholds a dilemma, garden, craft, garden,craft, craft, craft, craft,I have the answer!!!lol x

Meg Owen said...

Hello Sue,
I really like this card today. That green is a lovely shade.

So pleased for the lucky winners of your prize draws, that will have brightened their day a lot.

Time for a coffee before the ironing board comes out....can't craft all the time sadly.

Love and hugs to all.

Meg
xxxx

Jackie Meechan said...

Gorgeous as usual. I never can get the embossing right when embossing dies but will have another go as this looks brill.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
XX

Unknown said...

Morning Sue, Beautiful card, thanks for sharing! Love Junex (Cumbria)

Lynda's craft's said...

Good morning Sue & Wilsonettes,
I love this card today ,the card is so delicate in colour shame it's from your stash Sue,
love the de bossing a lovely affect Very elegant..
Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx
Congratulations to all the winners especially Cameeli enjoy your prizes xx

Elisabeth well done making your craft room more workable for you enjoy crafting in there now. Hug's Lynda xx

Hug's to all my friends & everyone love Lynda xxx

Jill Liddle said...

I really like this sage green card.

Jayem said...

Another lovely card that would be most suitable for a card for a bloke. It is detailed but not too girly.

More techniques for me to try.

Unknown said...

OOPS! Sorry forgot to Congratulate all the lucky winners, Enjoy your prizes!
Love Junex (Cumbria)

Paula said...

A beautiful card Sue, love the colours, not a combination I've ever thought of using. :)

Paula x
(WelshPaula)

Julie Bee said...

Hi Sue

Lovely, so fresh looking.

Best Wishes

Julie Bee

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

Lovely subtle colours, although it looks a bit more like grey on my screen! Congrats to all this week's comment game winners too, Susan x

Gail said...

A beautiful card and love the emboss effect from the die it looks fab and the sagas green card - what a shame you dint do this colour in your CE foundation card range - I, for one would definitely buy it xx enjoy the rest of the weekend xx GailT xx

ursula said...

Such soft colours, but then those dies just show it off perfect....lovely combination....luv Ursula xx

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Lovely Card Sue!

A very elegant look to this card with beautiful embossing and a lovely use of dies.

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X1

redfox said...

Beautiful Sue, I love it when you use the Noble dies partly cos I have them but also cos they look so stunning! And as you say ideal for male and female. Love to all, Sarah

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue
....such a soft and delicate look today....it's really beautiful!!!
Love
Sam
xxxx

Maureen Killen said...

Hello Sue, and all the ladies,
What a beautiful card, I love, love, love the Noble dies.
Congratulations to the comment winners, what a surprise Alimecca!
Love to all
Maureen xxx

Maureen Killen said...

Well go on say it, I'm useless, it is of course Cameeli not Alimecca I should be congratulating. So Congratulations to Alimecca AND sorry to Cameeli.
Maureen xxx (hanging her head in shame)

Jean said...

Exquisite!

Lynn Dalby said...

Hello Sue and all.

Beautiful card. I think this is so clean and crisp looking. I love all the dies you have used and the delicate colouring. As you say it would be great for a man also. Thanks for sharing.

Congratulations to the lucky winners.

Best wishes

Karen Drew said...

I love the pastel shade. Beautiful card
Luv
Karen xx

Pauline A said...

Hi Sue, Even though the green doesn't show up so well it just goes to show that this would make a lovely wedding/anniversary card in white too. The noble dies are on my wish list as you never cease to amaze me with your samples when you use them. Hugs xx PAuline A

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue and everyone

A lovely crisp clean card today. I too forget about embossing with dies. Thanks for the reminder.

Love Helen. Xxx

Anonymous said...

Belinda Raven said...

Hi Sue, I do like this colour combo and I love learning new ways to use your dies. Thanks for the inspiration as always.

Hugs,
Belinda. X

magpie said...

Helloooo Sue and the Wilsonettes! Sue, this is gorgeous! Thank you Sue. The noble dies are beautiful and they make either a man's or womans card the bees knees! (The best!) xx Love the lovely sage green. Pastels are such a soft calming colour. I see that this colour you have used has been remarked on for a yeh, please! It is lovely...x Elisabeth, wonderful that you now have a craft room! xx Val, good choice on the garden/craft dilemma! Maggie, I saw the card that you made and the lovely remarks said about it were well deserved. Good on you! We don't get many claims to fame so this is wonderful for you! xx Carole, it won't be long until they're out then.... just go girl at whatever you fancy! Cakes be afraid....be very afraid...lol! Congratulations Yvonne, Cameeli and Melody! Enjoy Your prizes! Sending love and hugs to you Sue, your family and to all our Wilsonettes who need some xx Take care everyone xx Love Karen xx

Unknown said...

Love this card today, The embossing is superb, and the soft green makes such a gentle and realaxed card.
Cheers
Janice W

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
This is a stunning card,I'd also love this as a white on white as in the photo that's how it looks.Love all your dies Sue.

mommaRN50 said...

Very lovely. I can see this as a gents card with just changing the colors.

Laura O said...

great card love the colour and the use of all the different dies and how they mix together,Laura O

Eunice said...

I am definitely partial to green, what a soft card.

Unknown said...

Hi Sue,
Love the delicate colours on this very pretty card.
Love Janet x
from Wakefield

Yorks butterfly said...

Hi Sue, what a lovely card for a Sunday, I think the Noble dies are so versatile. The colour is beautiful and the card is so elegant.
Wendyx

Anonymous said...

Good afternoon Sue and all
I love todays card, the colours used and the outlay of it. It could be for either male or female. It's so crisp and clean looking.
Regards
Joan from Newcastle

Anonymous said...

Forgot to say Congratulations to the winners of Sues cards.
Joan from Newcastle

Anonymous said...

Theresa says
Hi sue and wilsonettes and congratulations to all the winners x such a beautiful card again sue x I love sage green it would be wonderful if it was abailable in your foundation range x I had some sage card in my stash and used it all up in december and have no idea where I got it from and cannot find a replacement anywhere !!! I am so lucky I have the noble die it is so so vetsatile x thanks sue for sharing your lovely card with us x
Theresa w xxx

shabbycraftcabin said...

I love this sage green cardstock. Card is classy as usual. Hope you have had a good relaxing weekend , Ivy xx

Suzzette Yandle said...

Lovely card in mutted sage green and white. The Classic Adorned Square Noble die has a wonderful basket weave design in it and it enhances the depth of your card.

liz spooner said...

I love this colour combo, so fresh.xx

Margaret corgi owner said...

Good evening Sue and everyone
What a lovely card the colours are so refreshing.
Congratulations to all the lucky winners especially Cameeli lovely to see you back.
Hugs
Margaret corgi owner

nzillingworth said...

HI SUE
WHAT A CRACKING CARD, ALL WHITE BE NICE FOR A WEDDING, BRILL JOB. FAB WHEN YOU MIX SQUARE AND ROUND DIES. IT ADDS SO MUCH INTEREST.
WELL DONE YOU WINNERS.
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX

June Ballenger said...

Hi Sue

Stunning card I love the sage green and white.

Your use of combined shapes is great.

June x

Angela Wade said...

Good Evening, Sue and Wilsonettes.
I hope you've all had a good weekend and managed to see some sun !!
Congratulations to all the lucky comment winners, especially our Carmeeli.

I like the delicate sage green colour you've used on today's card. I guess Creative Expressions will be receiving requests for a new colour card, Sue LOL !!

Hugs and Best Wishes to you all,

Angela in S. Wales Xx

barbara macaskill said...

I love the delicate sage green!! Very eye catching!! Beautiful card!

Theresa said...

beautiful! you seem to be in a very soft phase at the moment, hugs xx

Dawn Holben said...

Wow this is so pretty and I love the colour of the card you have used.
This card looks lovely enough without the need for flowers.

Tres said...

Hi Sue. WOW !! This card is gorgeous !! I really love everything about it. I think the sage green card stock you have used is absolutely beautiful !! My favourite colour is green and this sage green colour is amazing. I really, really hope that Creative Expressions will create this colour in their Foundations Card stock range. (Please, please, please !! I will keep my first fingers crossed.) I have your Square Ornate Pierced Noble Dies and they are gorgeous but I am desperately waiting for pay day to arrive as the Classic Adorned Square Dies have now reached number one on my wish list !! This was before you even showed today's card. Of course now I have seen this gorgeous card I just can't wait to get my hands on them !! It will be great to be able to mix and match both sets together. I love your Italian dies to and I use these often. I have two cards to make very soon for Hubby's brother and his wife. Their Birthdays are just one day apart and they will both be celebrating the BIG 40 !! This card will be ideal in different colours and with some added flowers etc for the ladies one. Thank you so much Sue for a sharing such a gorgeous card today. Lots of love and hugs to you Sue love from Tres x x x

Congratulations to all of today's lucky comment game winners especially Cameeli !! Sending you all lots of love from Tres x x x

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

craftynanna said...

Glorious card Sue, i really love the dies and the colour of the card is fabulous,
Congratulations to the comment winners enjoy your prize, i won a stamp set when i won a prize and use it all the time, and congratulations to yesterdays winner also, i was to stressed to comment yesterday, sorry Sue,
well done Beth on you and OH completing your craft room you will have many happy hours in there, my OH made me a craft room in our spare bedroom and then my son split up with his partner and came back home to live and i had to shift my stuff all over the house, i craft at the moment in the conservatory and we know how much stuff we need around us, LOL, so its no place to sit when we have nice days now. hopefully its not for much longer BUT my grandson and wife and little great grandson will be up from Plymouth at the end of June and he will need the bedroom, so hopefully i should be back in there in JULY yeh and i can once again sit in my conservatory to relax and read, the books are stacking up, LOL
Thank you to the ladies for their comments about my loss of pleasure in driving at the moment it was greatly appreciated, i don't know where my lovely sunshine came from but i have had three lots of washing done and dried outside but it is raining now, love and hugs to all. Johanna

Wacki Macky said...

Great card today Sue, thank you for sharing it with us.

Congratulations to the comment winners.

Craftihappiness to everyone.

Lesley said...

What a lovely card. I am not normally a lover of green but this sage green is beautiful. I also find the noble dies very versatile. Off to Corfu so will not be able to comment for a couple of weeks.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
What a lovely delicate looking card.
Thank you for sharing.
Veronique L

Di said...

Hi Sue,
Stunning card, so elegant. Love the green it is so delicate.
Di B. x

Littlelamb said...

Well I thought I commented on this card this morning but I canno find the comment now. Love this card. I have some of these dies so will give it a try

Shirley T. said...

Hi Sue,

Really pretty. Love it.

Much love,

Shirley T. xxx

Maggie C said...

Hello Sue. Gosh it's late, but just thought I'd pop in a have a look to see what today's card is like and I'm so glad I did. What a stunner. Love the soft greed and I have the Noble die now so I'll definitely give this one a go. xx Maggie (better without a bow)

Gail said...

Hi Sue,
Green being my favourite colour this could not go wrong, it's brilliant! As you say male or female, flowers or not.
Congratulation Cameeli and the other winners.
Hugs Gail Cx

melody said...

Hi Sue, great card love the pale green an really like the de bossing of the noble dies it's looks really good. Thank you for my name being drawn this week. Take Care Melody xxxXxx

Patricia said...

Hello Sue,
Better late than never as they say ......!!
Beautiful and very elegant, love it.
Patricia xxx

Sandy H said...

Lovely card. I have one of the Noble dies but think I need this one to keep it company.
Congratulation to the comment winners and to Ann on winning the Wednesday card draw.
Take care everyone.

Linda Graham said...

Lovely card Sue,I have two of your noble dies,they are a delight to use,thank you, Linda x

DeCor said...

I love this card. It is so peaceful looking and beautiful

auscrafts said...

love this card

CAW said...

Such an elegant card, love the new dies.

Unknown said...

Such a pretty card today sue. Love the pale green. And using some of your older sets I think I have that circle set somewhere in ma box lol x

Janice E Brummett said...

Love this card, clean and elegant

Dorothy of Baldock, GB said...

Hi Sue,

Very nice this card, and I love the colour too ....looks so delicate.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Love n hugs to everyone.

Dorothy Macdonald

Unknown said...

Beautiful design, beautiful colours and wonderful dies used

Love it

Vie
x

Unknown said...

Hi a lovely delicate colour scheme, and a lovely card.
Best Wishes
Elaine Ann