Hi crafters! Today's video shows you that you can use a finishing touch die to make a very pretty and different looking background! I hope you like it!
John Lockwood has shows on Hochanda today at 9am, 2pm and 6pm using some beautiful new floral watercolour look stamps drawn by Sam Poole too! You won't want to miss his great demos!
Love this card Sue. Love those flowers
ReplyDeleteDaily thoughts and jugs to Melody, Francis and family. Tracey, you did well to try work but at the moment you just need some time. You will be back there soon. Take care of yourself first. To all who are going through a bad time I send plenty of hugs.
Have a good day everyone
Very bold!
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another fantastic card, will watch video when hubby wakes up. Hope you are enjoying yourself over there.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteClassic black and white and gorgeous poinsettias. A real winner today!! Thank you, will watch the video later. I don't have the star spray but thinking of the holly....
Have a lovely day
Muriel x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteVery striking card I have some birthday cards to finish and I might do something like this
Happy crafting
Love and hugs to all
Love Tina x x x
Another beauty Sue. Clever use of finishing touch die . Look forward to watching video later. JJxx
ReplyDeleteClassic colours always look good
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love this card! The star spray is really pretty and useful too. Surprisingly, I actually like the black poinsettias as well. Sending love and hugs to Melody, Francis and Tracy - thinking of all of you. Must dash now, off to Catch train up to Edinburgh for the day - part of my 60 th birthday present from a couple of friends. This is the first time the 3 of us have had available since May - the joys of retirement!! Love and hugs to all, Alison xxxxx
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA great video and beautiful card. Thank you.
Take care Kitty.
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning card love the colours and the star die love the pointsettia flowers done in black thank you tracyw video great to
Morning Sue, absolutely adore this card, the background is wonderful with the star spray. Will catch up on the video a bit later. Take care and have a wonderful day all. Bx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, a fabulous card as Muriel said I have the holly spray also I could use that to the same effect a fabulous idea.
ReplyDeleteNancyd xx
Beautiful card Sue, love all the different textures.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteGreat card today.
I agree with Nancy that the holly spray would work too as a background.
Monochrome is always a favourite of mine.
Lovely!
Stay safe out there eveyone.
Anne M xx
A beautiful card and a very clever way to make a background.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, it's so pretty.
I am at work today so will miss Johns shows as I do yours on Hochanda
I am not able to get the shows on the TV to record like Create and Craft.
Are you doing any more shows on Create and Craft?
I miss watching you..
Have a good day.
Liz x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, it's so pretty.
I am at work today so will miss Johns shows as I do yours on Hochanda
I am not able to get the shows on the TV to record like Create and Craft.
Are you doing any more shows on Create and Craft?
I miss watching you..
Have a good day.
Liz x
Hi Sue. Gorgeous card and a very clever use of the star sprays, love the monochrome poinsettias too.
ReplyDeleteTracy - you did so well to go back to work at all but you need to concentrate on you and not try to be brave all the time for others. It's a very scary time but you WILL get through it. Sending hugs to all. Sue XXX
ReplyDeleteHi
Striking card today, so beautiful and so different.
Just love.
Jan
Good morning Sue, just beautiful monochrome my favourite!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a good one!!!
Loopy Lynda xxx
Just beautiful Sue, love it all.
ReplyDeleteLove & hugs
Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
Morning sue.
ReplyDeleteI love monochrome the best. Very classy.
I just love that wee star spray.
When u back on hochanda sue?? I'm having withdrawal symptoms lol xx
I think I'll be staying in bed my throat an head is in agony I must've run myself down with all the crying I did yesterday ;-(. I just couldn't control it :-(. Anyways if I feel a bit better later I'll get up an make a few cards I think In between watching john on hochanda. Lol
Love to all and hugs who need good homes xxx
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning card, I love mono chrome cards & with my favourite poinsettia flowers. The star spray is lovely but I agree with others the holly spray would work to. Yvonne xx
Stunning card-love black & white on any card.
ReplyDeleteMichele
GM Sue. Such a classy card. Like it!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue and everyone
ReplyDeleteWonderful card with a glorious background. Very tactile!
Have a great day.
Ang x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteGreat card and another innovative ideas, thank you
Pat x
Stunning card Sue love the colours xx hazel
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue. A very pretty card in such a lovely colour combination and using the Star Spray die, which is very near to the top of my wishlist. Having seen this great tutorial I think I need to move it to the top!! X
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue this is a stunning Christmas card. I love how you have created the background. I think I need the Star Spray die set. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and great idea to use the die this way xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I don't normally like black, BUT this card is stunning, you are so clever.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
Morning Sue. A beautiful card. Love the background and everything really. Thank you for sharing. Watch video later. Hugs Heather.x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue. A beautiful card. Love the background and everything really. Thank you for sharing. Watch video later. Hugs Heather.x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card today Sue, I wish I had your talent.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day
Maggie
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely video, Sue, must try that technique!!
Doreen x
Love the card
ReplyDeleteLove the background
And the monochrome too!
That card is just lovely. Need to watch the video now!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue, will watch video later x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, I love the star sprays, they give just the right effect. Beautiful monochrome card.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie xx
ReplyDeleteLove this card. Black and white is always so elegant.
Hi Sue
ReplyDeletereally lovely card using the star sprays-thanks for the video also. x
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous!...will be trying out this idea with my holly spray dies...
Izzy
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea using the sprays as a background it looks gorgeous. I love all your sprays they give your cards a finishing touch (maybe that's why they are in your finishing touch section lol!). Beautiful card and the poinsettias look great in black and silver.
Hugs x
Heather T
Awesome card Sue - love black and white and the background is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA very classy elegant card. I look forward to watching the video.
Thanks for giving the times of John's shows.
B xx
Beautiful card sue I love that colour combination its so clasdy
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, Sue. Will watch the video later.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
Morning Sue. This is a really clever idea making further use of this lovely die. My daughter has it so I may have to borrow it for a short time. Tidying my craft room today I KNOW there is a desk in there lol. Have a great day everybody hugs Sylvia xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and video. Just love the elegance of it. Best wishes to all jxxx
ReplyDeleteLOVE this card, Sue, and great video too - thank you. Must try the background, don't have the starry spray but can try with holly, like Muriel. All so classic and elegant.
ReplyDeleteHappy big 60 Alison, have a great day.
And Tracey, have a calm and crafty time if you can, big day tomorrow.
'P' in Wales
Absolutely stunning card Sue, great video, thank you.
ReplyDeleteAnother very elegant card
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, Very beautiful card love black and white. love Jean Z xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteAgain another stunner
Hugs
Carol x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, love the black and white.
:-)
Lorna D
Hi Sue. Gorgeous card, I love the background :-) Have a great day. Hugs to all xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, Stunning !!
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteI will watch the Video ..but a cup of Tea first!lol
I have enjoyed watching Phill, so now its John again tonight?
Love this card Sue !
Take care
Love Marg
Hi Sue, gorgeous card, great video. The star spray is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs to all who need them.xxx
Wow Sue, stunning card, love it. We are being spoiled by Hochanda, looking forward to todays demos by Phil and John
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. A beautiful card again. xx
ReplyDeleteJust watched the video and loved it. Great card done by a fantastic designer. Thank you for sharing, hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteVery classy card. Again the clever background Sue! I think I'm going to have a go at something with that type of background today and see how I get on.
ReplyDeleteDear Sue, I loved your video on this design and the card was so creative and beautiful, great idea!, thank you from Lianne Morrison
ReplyDeleteHi Sue - this is a beautiful card and I just love the way you have used the star sprays for the background, so clever and so effective. The video explains everything so clearly. Am looking forward to all the shows today on Hochanda, best wishes
ReplyDeleteYvonneMayxx
A gorgeous card Sue. I love the idea of the sprays and the glitter. Very effective and a great card for someone special. Thank you. Xx
ReplyDeletehi Sue stunning card ,love it.
ReplyDeleteMarion H
Delightful card , i love it .
ReplyDeleteElaine H X
Hi Sue, this is a real bold statement card, just love it & it would stand out from all other cards, love it. Enjoyed Phil's show last night & looking forward to John today - a Creative Expressions take over on Hochanda. Take care everyone.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteI also like the sprays and glitter. The black and white is very elegant.
Thanks
Jan from NSW (Aus)
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card what more can one say, looks fantastic in black and white.
Ginnie x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card so striking. I have not had time to watch vidio as yet but will look forward to doing so later. My crafty weekend went wrong as usual. Partner went away as planed but 95 yr old father had problems instead so still did not get round to playing with my snowflake dies . Never mind may be in fortnights time.
Love Hilary
Very striking the black flowers. I like it. Gorgeous card
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CraftyJacq
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Forgot to say hope everything goes well tomorrow Tracey, remember the Wilsonettes are all with you! X
ReplyDeleteLove using this star spray, especially when I glitter the stars. Think it might be useful to have two lots when attempting this card which is beautiful. Loops like a lot to cut out.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Love the sprays and hoping to watch your video later. So much to watch today with the boys on the box. SueL x
ReplyDeleteWow a really striking card Sue! Off to watch the video.
ReplyDeleteRosemary xx
Good Morning Sue, a really beautiful card this morning, I love all the backgrounds and that poinsettia looks stunning. hugs Shirleyxxxxx
ReplyDeleteMorning sue this is absolutely wonderful I love the dies you have used and your design is wonderful
ReplyDeleteDebs A xxx
Beautiful stylish card! Lovely use of the star sprays and the poinsettias look gorgeous. Debra x
ReplyDeleteStunning stunning sue love this creation
ReplyDeleteJust watching phill using your flowers on his cards love always sue xxxxxxxxjune horrocks
Morning Sue, loving this card, black and white always works on any cards.
ReplyDeleteWill try this with my holly spray.
Take care everyone, Jess xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, would never have thought of that!
Makes such a beautiful elegant card, must get some diamond sprinkles and sticky sheets!
x
Hi there Sue. May I ask, your cardigan, did it give you the inspiration for a striplet ? As it's quite similar to the eternal ring I think.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of using the star spray as a border/background and I'm lucky to have been bought that as a gift from a lovely friend I found here on your blog. I've never had much luck just embossing through a die it always cuts far too much then looks too messy to use, but on a positive note, the foundation card and the quality of the die enables you to cut 2 star sprays at one time which cuts down on prep time. Watching our Phill have a fab fun time demo'ing his new collection of stamps and other beautiful Cosmic Shimmer goodies along with the most lovely folders.
Have a fun day.
xx
Theresa says
ReplyDeleteHi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Beautiful card sue x love the sprays as a background they give it lots of texture x I shall look forward to watching the video later its my treat and incentive to get the housework done quicker ! Although I would much rather be crafting x
Thanks wheely bad for your thoughts x my stepdad was only 56 when he died so it took us all quite a while to get over the shock especially for my brother as it was his birthday x
Yvonne and rebecca hope you are both fine x
Special hugs to tracy for tomorrow and wish I could wipe away your tears xxx
Take care everyone x
Theresa w xxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA lovely card, very different.
Regards,
Evis M.
Another beautiful card Sue. Black and white can often be stark but the use of the gloss black card to make the poinsettias gives this card a real touch of flair. Makes me wonder how using the matching stamps and gold gilding flakes would look. Need to get some of this card!
ReplyDeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is sooooo gorgeous. I will certainly use that idea for the background and, I hate to admit it, but the black poinsettia certainly looks amazing.
Alimecca Alison, have a great time in Edinburgh, one of my favourite places to go for a day out.
Tracy, love, hugs, prayers and will be thinking of you tomorrow.
Rebecca and all who are in pain in mind or body, having treatment, waiting for treatment or are carers, love and prayers.
Maureen xxxx
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning card & the video is very good,striking colour way very effective,
Thank you
Best wishes
Karen M
There are so many of your smaller dies that could be used with this idea, that one will never need to buy another background stamp again! LOL!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteSTUNNERO ............. that's what this card is. Absolutely beautiful, you are such a talented lady.
Hugs, Rose
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteOh my, today's card is a real classic and has changed my mind about using B/W for Christmas cards.
I do not have the star spray only the holly boughs so this morning as I am feeling not too good again, I shall be having a try out on the larger background with them.
Love & hugs to all those who need one and I hope your day will be kinder to you.
Cheryl xxx
Hi Sue, a gorgeous Christmas card. Very elegant in the white and black. Beautiful poinsettias and the spray of stars. Thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue and the Wilsonettes,
ReplyDeleteOh this is stunning Sue, so elegant, stylish and chic. It's amazing the difference the black gloss card can make to the overall look of a project and yet it is not over the top. I love how you have put the silver skeleton poinsettia petals over the black gloss as it just takes it down that wee bit but shows up so much. I love the starry sprays but they are on the list which is ever growing. Thank you Sue and such a beautiful, stylish start to the morning with this stunner, have a good day flower.
Cheryl flower, i'm sorry that you're still feeling ill, i wish you were a bit better by now but i'm sending hugs to you.
Tracey flower, i am sending special healing hugs out to you. I'm so very sorry that you are going through this terrible ordeal and i think we all fully understand just how down it can make you. I am sending up some prayers in the hope with everything i have crossed that you get some good news soon. I hope that your pounding headache subsides soon as you are going through more than your fair share the now.
To all that are going through what i can only describe as the very worst on this earth i send you healing hugs and hope that my prayers for you all are answered.
Love and crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil)
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love how you have made the background with the really lovely spray die, this on features on a lot of my cards this year.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely elegant card today.
Best Wishes
Julie Bee
I love this delicate and intricate die you have used for the background, gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
A very striking and classy card today. Beautiful. Will watch the video later.
Love Helen x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Beautiful card so elegant and classy.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Love monochrome cards - so very elegant. The background looks absolutly great.
ReplyDeleteJan
in Sheffield
Hi Sue, a beautiful card and I love the way you have created the background, I am going to use this technique more often, so far I have just used border dies. The star spray is gorgeous but not just for Christmas though. A couple of weeks ago I cut it in gold mirri for a Golden Wedding Anniversary card. The order was for fireworks, sparkles & swirls which I think I managed with a lot of help from more of your dies and I'm happy to say they were very pleased with it.
ReplyDelete'P' in Wales - hope your ginger boy gets a good report from the vet.
Piety - welcome to the best and friendliest blog. Sue is the best teacher ever.
Tracy - hope your head and throat clear and you can enjoy some crafting and TV.
My thoughts are with all those who are unwell in one way or another.
Frances
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA very stiing card. The Star Spraydie makes a reaaly nice border, and the Pointsettias in Black and Silver are rather classy.
Margaret xxx
Really pretty card and always enjoy your videos. Jan D., Florida, USA
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say. Simply gorgeous. White and black cobmbination is realy elegant.
ReplyDeleteMarjeta
Hi Sue, love todays card. Using the star spray die as the background is inspired and creates a perfect backdrop for your focal element. I shall have to copy this idea. Love and hugs,
ReplyDeleteAlison D x
Good morning Sue! Wow...this card is absolutely stunning. The black, white and silver are so striking and using the star spray die as a background is pure genius. Thank you once again for the fantastic video!
ReplyDeleteSending special hugs to Tracy. Hope you are feeling better and are able to get out of bed to do some crafting to cheer you. I know, the waiting is the worst...try to hang in there and dig down deep for your beautiful positive attitude. That will get you through this.
Hugs also to Melody, Francis and Molly and Txcowgirl and anyone else who's going through a rough time.
Have a beautiful day everyone!
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is such an elegant card the star spray is so effective used as a background Hope you're enjoying yourself with your Mum.
Lynne L
Haverfordwest
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is such an elegant card the star spray is so effective used as a background Hope you're enjoying yourself with your Mum.
Lynne L
Haverfordwest
Hi Sue, I don't usually like black Christmas Cards, but you have just converted me. I think this card is fabulous. Really love the Star Spray. It's also great on Children's Birthday cards.
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying your break away.
Wendyx
Great and video thank you xx Jan
ReplyDeleteJust watched the video over lunch, love the colours and black gloss cardstock. Off to buy them now :-). Thank you. Love, Ivy xx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteI was really puzzled this morning! Was this an EF that I hadn't seen? Very possibly! It looked more 3D than that! Then I watched the video! Wow what a clever idea! I love the Star sprays and they aren't just for Christmas either. I think someone else mentioned that! Now I have another technique to try. The card is beautiful. It's hard to believe sometimes that something as beautiful as this begins as a flat sheet of card / cards!!
Tracey - sorry you had a bad time yesterday! Hope you feel a little better today. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Melody and family - thinking of you all today.
Txcowgirl - love and prayers for you and your family also.
Saw Phill's show last night - very good! It's just super to see so much of CE products and Team!
Love to all,
Myra xxx
Beautiful card, Sue. Love the background and the flowers. Another stunner.
ReplyDeleteRachel x
Hello Sue.
ReplyDeleteI love black and white it always looks so dramatic. You have used some of my favourite dies and I really like the effect of the gloss card. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful elegant card, love the background with the star sprays and great video as always
Gentle caring hugs for Tracy and melody and anyone else who needs one
Hugs and best wishes everyone
Pat
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteI really love this card!!! Striking...!!!!
Hugs
Sam
xxxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card, I love the star spray die and making the background with it is a great idea.
Thanks for all the great inspiration,
Heather Treble
Just beautiful, love it!
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove the combo of the black, white and silver. Non-traditional, yet striking. Love everything you do, Sue. Please demo on the east coast USA sometime as I would love to see you! Thanks for all your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful card and I do like the background,very clever.
Have been watching John all weekend and now I get to watch Phill and John on the same day,perfect.
It's gorgeous - love everything about it :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI know I say it everyday but when it comes to your cards the only thing you can I is that they're beautiful, every single one I've seen!! As always another great video and a great idea for the finishing touches dies I will definitely pinch that idea so thanks for sharing.
Linda xx
Another great card !!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for a lovely video. This is a beautiful card :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunner!!! I always love the black and white cards (almost as much as the white on white). The black poinsettia flowers are really striking!
Bejay x
A stunning card, love the background, thanks for the video...luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, classic Sue Wilson style and dramatic Christmas card today. Lovely. Thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue. Watched John and he did some great demos...more to come in a little while.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video too - easy technique but so effective and well demo-ed/explained as is your usual very natural style of teaching.
This one is definitely a wow card and though the recent spate have all been stunning, think this one has to be my favourite for a long time or at least up there with the best. I love the monochrome, but think the whole effect is simply classy and elegant and this is right up my straight as a card to give to that special person.
ReplyDeleteHellooooo Sue and the Wilsonettes! Oh wow Sue! Fantastic video (as always!) x Love love love the monochrome x So elegant and classy x Gorgeously stunning!Just to say "thank you" for all the prep time and the videos that you do/put in to make your stunning cards that makes it so wonderful for us to see x "Thank you Sue" xx Sending love and hugs to you Sue, your mom and family xx Sending love and hugs too to all our Wilsonettes who are in need of some xx Love Karen xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue, love it, thank you, Linda x
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! Love the elegance of black and white. The detail is lovely in the pointsettia and star spray. Classy is the perfect word for this creation. Have a beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteLovely card sue and thanks for showing it to us. Have had a great day watching all the demos.
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs Pen x
Beautiful card Sue!! Love the star spray border.. Very lovely!
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Moxie Craftie
love the black and white cards. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat. a stunning card, this is such a beautiful background too and wow the black poinsettia s really work well. You really are spoiling us. Thank you. I've really enjoyed watching John on Hochanda today, I had to stop what I was doing and watch because he was so inspirational, I didn't take much notice on C&C because his demos always seemed so rushed but he really is a great crafter and Hochanda gives him the time to demo.
Take care
Love Diane G xxxx
Tracey I hope all goes well for you tomorrow sending you a big hug xxxx
Excellent card and color combo!!! Lovely flower! Olga Ko
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love how you have done the background on this beautiful card. I haven't got the star spray die but I will certainly try this technique with other dies. Black is not a colour I use for flowers but I love the pointsettias on this card, the white really sets them off.
Tracey: hope you managed some rest today and maybe some craft therapy. Hugs.
Melody, Francis and family: thinking of you all and sending hugs.
Pat xxx
Hi Sue, another stunning card, love it, Kate x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue a very beautiful card today love monochrome.xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely striking card today Sue, thank you.
ReplyDeletePearl x
Wow Sue this is so gorgeous, I really love the detail from the embossed snowflake die and the finishing touches around the edges with the snow.
ReplyDeleteJust absolutely love this one.
wow Sue this is stunning ,great card love the background ,Laura O
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteJust managed to watch the video- lovely card.
Beverley W
very classy black and white card. i had to buy those star sprays....too pretty, hugs xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea! I have wondered about doing such things with leaves and swirls but now another die is on my list! I love monochrome anyway so this is a winner for me.
Asleep on and off all day but I did catch a little of the things Phill and John were doing on Hochanda.
Theresa w, that's so sad. 56 is no age at all. Hope things get easier in the days ahead for your family as the first anniversary is the hardest, hugsxxx
Tracy, I had a bit of a melt down 2-3 ago, howling my eyes out for several hours. Felt exhausted next day but felt better than before hand. It's been a lot for you to take in in a short space of time so don't be hard on yourself. I will be thinking of you tomorrow, with a hand to hold and hugs all the way xxx
Thinking of Melody and family an Txcowgirl and anyone else having a difficult time, hugs to all of you and hoping for only good things.
I must go, Billy wants to go check that the garden is the same as it was before he went for a walk!
Plenty of hugs to go around with lits extra where they're needed,
T x
Good evening lovely Sue and your crafty crew!
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy to behold! Today's card is truly stunning, everything about it is design perfection- the colour palette is so classic and sophisticated, like a LBD, particularly the unusual black/silver poinsettias. The background technique is simply ingenious and is a look that can be achieved with any number of dies- luckily I have all the required elements and I will really enjoy blatantly copying your work...so sorry I don't have a creative bone in my body:-)....I've watched the demo before today but will refresh my memory first since you can never watch too many of your YouTube videos I say!
I had plans to get a head start on my Chrimbo cards today but my plans went out the window when I received my Hochanda parcel of dies- my mum fortunately answered the door so my Postie was spared my inappropriate exuberance. That's my second order that has been delivered in less than 48 hrs, what a wonderful service compared with deliveries fron C&C which take 10 to 14 days! I added to my Noble collection, began my Configurations collection and got an expression and striplet die so I am well chuffed. Storage is becoming a challenge however, I've just bought yet another Tonic ringbinder, my 10th so far, and I'm going to need a room just to store them all in...no wonder I can't keep track, how on earth does Sue manage to remember all of her designs when she makes a card I'll never know!
So, I spent the entire afternoon organising them into the appropriate folders by category in the hope that I can keep track of them easier...fat chance though!
Beth, loved your idea with the egg carton as storage for your smoothies, unfortunately it wouldn't work for me because I have to hide them in a drawer away from Brodies prying paws- he's pilfered 3 so far and hidden them god knows where, nothing in my craftroom is safe...perhaps I should train him to use my GC so that I can whizz through my cards quicker? If he can open doors surely he is only one step away from turning a handle!
Saba& wheely bad, I would love to show you a picture of my handsome boy, he has green eyes, spots on his belly and down his spine..a characteristic of the breed..and is black silver and tan. He is wild but very loving and tactile, more like a dog than a cat- my fault for confusing him with the lead:-)
Beth, my Uncle is picking up bit by bit, he's still in ICU and will be for 6 weeks until he can breath on his own, his lungs are only working 19% of their total capacity! but he is a fighter. He was desperate for a cigarette and when my Mum refused he told her to 'f### off back to Scotland!' So I guess he must be feeling perkier:-)
Special thoughts go to Tracey for your appointment tomorrow, I hope you had a better day dearxxxx
And also to Melody, Francis and Milly, good luck with your hospital visits tooxxxx
On a lighter note, happy 60th Alison, hope you enjoyed your day in Auld Reekiexxx
Yvonne and Rebecca, hope you are ok?
Laine1972xxx
Beautiful black and white card...it turned out really nice.
ReplyDeleteI just did a black and white for a challenge it was very plain compared to yours...
Thanks for sharing...well done Sue
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card in monochrome, such a pretty background with just a few star sprays, how clever is that. You have some wonderful ideas!
Love Janet x
from Wakefield
Just watched the video what an elegant card. Ian not usually a fan of black and white for Christmas cards but this one changes my mind. Hope you are enjoying your time away.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card. I have the star spray die but never thought of using it like this.
ReplyDeleteJan
Northampton
Lovely card Sue. Haven't had a chance to watch the video yet.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and all!
ReplyDeleteHow clever are you. That background is beautiful. So much texture and added bling. It's a shame to cover it up!
Thanks for the lovely videos they are a godsend!
Big hug
Julie E
Stunning card Sue, it looks so elegant. Great video, thank you. Pat x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLate as usual with my comment
WOW Sue this is one stunning cards and so Elegant
Take care
Hazel G XX
Good evening Sue & Friends
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sue love the background very clever how do you think of all these techniques.
Hope your enjoying your time with your mom x
Love & Hug's xx
Tracy sorry you had a bad day yesterday hope your throat & headache is better today.Did you manage to make a card.
I will be thinking of you tomorrow my dear friend sending you Big Hug's love Lynda xxxx
Melody Francis & Molly thinking of you all Sending Hug's xxx
TOB THERESA sending Big Hug's your way xxx
Hug's for all my Friends xxxx
This is such a magnificent card Sue!! Love the star sprays!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteGorgeous is the only word for this card. I love monochrome soooo much.
Watched both Phill and John today, both were brilliant. Please congratulate Sam on her fabulous stamps, clever girl they are gorgeous. Nice to see her back.
Tracy, you are in my thoughts, will be thinking of you tomorrow.
Melody and CX Cowgirl you are also being thought of. Love and prayers for you all.
Hugs
Saba xxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
Thank you for the demo.
Veronique L
Hi Sue,
ReplyDelete11a beautiful stunning card, love black and white too,
Di B, x
Hi Sue. This is a beautiful card. Love the way you have used the die for the background and then added some bling. You can never have to many poinsettia cards ready for christmas and the black & white looks very elegant. Thanks for another informative video. Hope you are having a lovely time away.
ReplyDeleteTake care everyone.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
Hi Sue. Absolutely beautiful card I really do love this one I am now going to watch the video. Take Care Melody xxxXxx
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the kind thoughts an wishes for Francis he got the ok on liver today, so now he as to make the choice if to have the op or just let let things take its course an hope for much longer than they say,may good I don't know how people are meant to pick from choice Mike this its all seems so crazy they need to know by the 21sr or it end up being to late to choose xxx
Molly sweethearyif you happen to come in an read the blog DO NOT say anything to the girls dad is going to tell after 21st xxxx
Yes, I know this is Black and White, but I really like this card !!!
ReplyDeleteStunning, Sue :-)
Hugs to everyone,
Angela in S. Wales Xx
Ps. I enjoyed both Phil and John's shows, which I recorded.
ReplyDeletePhil's sell out was amazing !!
Well done boys !! LOL !!
Angela in S. Wales Xx
Beautiful design. Love the background using the Star Spray.
ReplyDeleteTake care everyone.
Wow, stylish, striking and beautiful and inspirational, thanks sue x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sue and a brilliant video, yesterdays card was lovely and sorry i didn't comment yesterday as i wasn't feeling too good, but today is another day so get on with it i say.
ReplyDeletespecial thoughts for Melody and Francis pleased he got the ok on his liver as for the rest its a dreadful time ahead for you and you are all in my prayers and Molly too, also special thoughts for Tracy. I am wishing you all the luck in the world, hug to anyone who needs one, Johanna
Hi sue, omgoodness love it, I've missed out on some lovely cards the last few days.
ReplyDeleteBut thankfully I can go back and look, I hope nobody minds me leaving my comments late
Due to my illness,
Sue when are you back on c&c as not seen you or creative expressions
For ages.. Crafty hugs Julie laz xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWow, really love this card, looks so striking, elegant & luxurious in monochrome.
Absolutely beautiful design & love everything about it.
Love it & must get the dies to try & have a go at creating this gorgeous card.
Crafty Hugs
Haze T xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card it amazing how you can make a fabulous Christmas card without using red or green.
Love it!!!
Dorothy
Just beautiful, love your finishing touches dies
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This card is so lovely.
ReplyDeleteI really am enjoying the new Christmas dies and the cards you are sharing with us.
Thank you.
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful masterpiece, I love it.
Hugs, rose
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