Hi bloggers! We are getting closer and closer now to Christmas so I hope you have finished up on your festive cards, but if not, here is a bit more inspiration for you. The first card was started by embossing a piece of silver card with the
Frosty Swirls folder, then cutting it into three panels. I mounted them on a piece of white card and this served as my background. I cut the
Ornate pierced Design Noble in white and backed it with silver, cutting it into a frame. I used the
Snowflake mask and pulled
Silver Moon Sparkle texture paste through it and allowed it to dry overnight. Once dry, I sprayed it with permanent adhesive and glittered it with
Diamond Sprinkles. I mounted my frame over it. I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with the
Pierced Flags set, using a slightly larger die to create a mat in silver. I mounted it through the centre of my frame and created several poinsettias out of vellum to cover the end of the flag die and add some accents on the opposite side of the frame. I used the
Elegant Poinsettia stamp on the
vellum and then cut them out with the matching
Classic Poinsettia die. I seated them on
white tulle and added
Star Sprays in white around them as accents. I complete the card with white and silver mats which I pieced and layered. The finished dimensions are 8" x 8" in size. Scroll down for card number two.
I started the second card by cutting a pierce of sky blue card with the
Ornate Pierced Noble Rectangle die then embossing it with the
Illusion embossing folder for texture. I backed it with gold card and added pearls in each of the corners. Next I cut the
Ornate Pierced Noble Design in white as a backdrop fro the
Debossed Snowflake which I cut in gold. I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with the
pierced flag dies and matted it with blue card. I tied a double bow from
silky crush gold ribbon and added it at the side of the sentiment. I topped it with
Snowflakes cut from both gold and blue card and added some gold threads below it. I completed the card with a white pierced mat, then added both gold and blue mats and then added another white mat. The finished dimensions are 6 1/4" x 7 1/.2" in size. Two very different cards, but I hope you see something you like! All for now, Sue x
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157 comments:
Two lovely cards! xxxx
Lovely cards Sue. No 1 just edges it for me.
So cold today, keep warm and well everyone.
Melody, I hope all is okay
Morning Sue, another two fabulous Christmas cards number one really does it for me I love silver.
Nancyd xx
two lovely cards ,first one wins ,think it's the colours that I like the best
Good morning Sue. I hope that you and your family enjoyed Thanksgiving. Two beautiful cards but the first one has my vote today, texture paste and diamond sprinkles - love it! Trying to finalise my Christmas list but every day when I see you use a die I don't have it goes to the top of the list! Hugs to all. Sue XXX
Hi Sue
Two lovely Christmas cards no1 is more my style
Happy crafting
Love and hugs to all
Love Tina x x x
Hi Sue
Two lovely Christmas cards no1 is more my style
Happy crafting
Love and hugs to all
Love Tina x x x
Good morning Sue,
Two great cards, really could not choose a favourite.
Have good day
Patricia xxx
Morning Sue.
Thank you. Two very beautiful cards.
Take care. Kitty.
Two striking cards, but the first one is my favourite.
Two very nice cards Sue. I favour the first one Have a nice weekend everyone. JJxx
Hello Sue and all
love the Friday twofer and today my vote is for number one- beautiful. I wish I was closer to finishing my cards but still some to do and still looking for inspiration :-)
have a good weekend
Muriel x
Good morning Sue,
Two beautiful cards today, but no 1 is my favourite. Yvonne xx
Hi Sue
Two lovely cards today, I especially like the first one with the frosty swirls embossing folder
Pat x
Hi Sue still struggling to finish my Christmas cards, so welcome all the inspiration you are able to give me. I think number one is my favourite today. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day everybody
Hugs Sylvia xx
Both cards are so lovely I particularly loved the strong colouring in the second one . Have a great 😀 day
Great cards Sue, but no1 is the one for me.
Good morning Sue. What elegant cards today. Love both of them.
Jan
Northampton
Good morning, Sue.
Both cards are beautiful. I have to say the colours of the silver-white card are very unusual to me but I like it.
Rolf xxx
GM Sue. I love both of them. I've done my ccards now apart from Hubby's who gets an extra special card! It's in progress and should be finished next week hopefully! Happy black Friday all!
Good morning Sue. Thank you for the continuing inspiration, I'm still hopelessly behind with my Christmas preparations so need all the help I can get! Both cards are beautiful but I love the opulent, frosty look of the first one best. X
Hi Sue
The first card is absolutely stunning! The second one is nice but am not so keen on the colour combo. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
Hi Sue
Both very nice today! Double day is always good.Crafting all day today. Birthdays finished. I can concentrate on finishing Christmas now!!
Anne M xx
Two great cards-the first one is my favourite.
Michele
Hello Sue, 2 really lovely cards, both beautiful and each has elements I love. I think the white and silver is my favourite, but I do like the unusual colour combo of the 2nd one. Thanks you for the inspiration. Really need to get a wiggle on with my Christmas cards. Have a good day everyone. Bx
Good morning Sue today's cards are gorgeous both of them. I do still need to make a few Christmas cards so I needed some inspiration. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie
Two very striking cards today! I prefer the first card as I like the colours used better than the other colour combination. Debra x
2 more lovely cards, Sue; the first is my favourite though!!!!
Doreen x
Sue
Two lovely cards today No1 is my favourite .
Thanks Jan
Lovely cards both but I love a bit of sparkle so its number 1 for me today x
Hi Sue
Two lovely cards, the first is my favourite.
B xx
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, two beautiful cards today, I will definitely be trying the first one.
Took the patch off my eye this morning, can see out of it but a little bit blurred which is to be expected, looks like I have 10 rounds with Mike Tyson but that will soon go, so pleased everything went well.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Two beauties, the top one is my fave. Love your bow arrangements
Hi June,
So glad everything went OK with your eye operation.
Take care
Linda x
Morning Sue, Two gorgeous cards, number one is my absolutely favourite, partly because it has my favourite 'star spray' die-cuts, and the colours are gorgeous.
I started my Christmas cards yesterday, I am doing your 'scene' cards with the trees and deer, I love 'scene' cards.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Morning Sue, Two more stunning Christmas cards today. I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving.
Love Rosemarie x x
Definitely No. 1. Stunning.
Good morning Sue sorry I've been missing this week but 1,000 food parcels are now ready and a weeks break before we start on the Christmas gifts for the recipient families. So many families are in need so all this black friday nonsense grates somewhat. Some beautiful cards this week and today's have so many elements to look at. For me the first one is my choice. Have a good weekend. Love from Jackie xx
Love everything in number one, Sue, silver card so special. Would love to get this through my postbox!
Melody, Molly, no comments lately - thinking of you + sending hugs.
'P' in Wales
Good morning Sue
Two different but beautiful cards today, although I love them both number one is just ahead for me. I'm nowhere near finishing my Christmas cards this year the theme is pink and silver and although you may think they are unusual Christmas colours they look gorgeous (well I think so lol!).
Hugs x
Heather T
Morning Sue,
Two very different cards today I find it hard to decide between the two, on first glance I prefer the first one but the second one is quite striking. I like them both.
Have a lovely day
Maggir
Both cards are lovely but like most of us I prefer the first and love how you have done the 3 panels on it.
Steph C and Rebecca haven't heard from you in a while so hope all is well. Best wishes to all, luv Jxxx.
Stunning cards Sue xx hazel
Hi Sue,
Two beautiful cards today, number one is my favourite though. I just love the poinsettias they look so pretty.
Thank you so much everyone for the well wishes it really means a lot. The endoscopy went ok I'm glad it's over. The bleeding has stopped but there is inflammation, they have taken a biopsy so will have to wait for the results.
Lorraine F - I didn't know you had fibromyalgia as well, it's such a horrible illness isn't it? I do hope you're feeling better today and you enjoyed your Mum's visit.
Lorraine E - I have had a colonoscopy as well but not at the same time as a endoscopy, that must have been awful. I'm so glad you finally received your music system, what a palarva hey?(not sure if that's spelt right haha) at least Brodie is happy with the box lol!! I will try my best to get some crafting in today it is hard to get motivated when you feel so down but you do put a smile on my face with your little stories so thank you for that. I hope your infection is clearing up quickly.
Thanks again for the well wishes it has given me the boost I needed.
Big hugs all round
Linda xx
Hi Sue,
Two beautiful cards!
I haven't even started mine :-( I've been renovating my flat, but will need to get a move on!!
:-)
Lorna D
Good morning Sue what a beautiful card and the design is wonderful
Debs A xxx
Hi Sue definately the first one for me .
not keen on the colours of the other.
Marion H
Hello Sue,
Two very striking cards - the first just has the edge for me, love all the details and who else but you would have thought of adding even more bling to sparkle texture paste!...lol
Izzy
Hi Sue,
I love both the cards today, but especially the top one. So dramatic with the silver & white.
Have started my cards but still have loads to do. Think it will be a very busy weekend!!
D xx
Beautiful cards ,love the flowers.
Lovely cards both of them,
but the first one is definately my favourite as I love the white and silver combo :))
Yay Christmas Cards!!
Exactly what I need as I have nowhere near finished mine!
I really do need to get a wiggle on.
I love both of them - so just a case of which one I might have the most fun making!
Two stunning cards, number one is my favourite
Good morning Sue
Two lovely cards today but for me your first card has got to be my favourite!
I have always loved three panelled cards and add to that
Frosty swirls EF, snowflakes, lovely poinsettias and all the other sparkly additions what more could you want!!!
Lesley S x
Good Morning Sue,
I'm earlier today! Not exactly early just earlier.
Another two lovely cards to add to my Board!
They are both lovely and the second one is unusual for me in its colourway but I like it a lot.
You have certainly given me lots of inspiration.
Lots of love everyone, especially if you are going through a difficult time.
Myra xxx
Two very different cards for you this morning, Sue and both are great.
Anne (Northampton)
Two beautiful cards,no favourite both too gorgeous to choose.
Hi Sue - two amazing cards today, thank you. The first one is my favourite of the two as I just love poinsettias and the different looks that can be achieved with these dies. Best wishes
YvonneMayxx
Hi Sue, two beautiful cards today, love them both but no 1 just has the edge.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
Hello Sue
I think the first one is the best, not sure I like the colour on number two!
Nearly time for posting my cards.
Not really Christmassy today with the Sunshine!
Take care
Love Marg
Hi Sue Lovely cards I prefer the colours of the first card. I'm so glad to discover I'm not the only one who is still working on Christmas cards!
Morning Sue, on a bright but cloudy morning though I suspect it wont last long. Two beautiful cards and the first one is just stunning. I hope you are keeping well, take care hugs Shirleyxxxxx
Hi Sue Lovely cards I prefer the colours of the first card. I'm so glad to discover I'm not the only one who is still working on Christmas cards!
Hello Sue
Some very interesting techniques.
Love
Roz.x
The first card is stunning, I love all of it.
The second card is fine, but just not my colours:0)
Hi Sue
Two lovely cards
The first one is my choice, just beautiful.
Take Care
Elaine H X
Hi Sue. I like both cards, the first for the design and the second for the colours.
SueL x
Hi Sue, Love the cards especially the first one. love Jean Z xxx
Both beautiful. The first one in particular, is a knockout. It sums up Christmas and would stand out on any mantelpiece. Stunning!
Hi Sue
Two Gorgeous Christmas cards.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Love both of them, super colours and great dies.
Many thanks,
Sue Mac
Two lovely cards Sue, but the first one is my favourite! I love everything about it, especially the colours. :) I still haven't started my cards yet, my health problems have got in the way. Think it will be bought cards for friends and I should manage to make the family ones.
Paula x
(WelshPaula)
Hi Sue,
Two beautiful cards, I am particularly drawn to the first one. I'm going to be trying to get some more Christmas cards finished today so thanks for the inspiration,
Heather Treble
Two lovely but different cards.
To My Very Special Friend Sue,
Two Outstanding Remarkable Cards I
Must Admit I Love The First One, I'm Going
To Try The Second In Gold With Black Or
Silver As You Know How Much I Love Black On A Card.
Well At Present I'm Making Boxes For My Gifts
And I Was Really Pleased With The Results Until
The Last One I Just Can't Get Lid Correct Either
Too Big Or Too Small So I'm Leaving It For A While.
I'm So Looking Forward To Your Shows On Hochanda
Well Take Great Care My Very Special Friend
Warmest Fond Hugs To Your Mom And Colin
Love And Huge Hugs To Yourself
From Sam xxx
Hugs To All Wilsonettes
Huge Hugs To Lancashire Steph x
Well you are certainly spoiling us today Sue, two beautiful cards, I can't choose, both are really nice and show off the dies you have used to perfection.
Thank you.
Lots of love and craftihappiness everyone.
Pearl x
Strikingly different cards today, I have a clear favorite, the first one. How you have done the aperture background is beautiful, not to mention the mounted die cut. I have not had much success with the spray glues, think it may be the nozzle, but it doesn't spray instead it comes out in stringy bands. May have bought the wrong product though it was recommended for paper-craft Thanks
Morning Sue, I love Fridays as we get two cards for the price of one. The cards today are as usual beautiful and if I had to pick a favourite I think it would have to be the first one as I prefer the colour combination on this one.
Hope you had a good Thanksgiving Day
Wendyx
Hi Sue, two beautiful Christmas cards. As to which one I like the best, I think it has to be the first one.
Beautiful cards Sue, I am not going to choose a favourite as they are too lovely.
Bejay, I hope you are feeling better today and that you can get back to crafting.
Laine, yes it was lovely to see my Mum. I still couldn't talk much but I can feel it improving slowly. I am glad your Mum's pressie arrived eventually and fab that you can benefit from it too.
Maria, another fibromate, sorry it's not a fun group to be in.
June, glad things went well, I hope you can see properly very soon.
Jackie, wow well done to you and whoever else you work with. I am full of admiration but so sad that your efforts are required.
Linda N, happy crafting today. I am going to have a go but feel like a rabbit in the headlights. I don't know what I should do first.
WelshPaula, sorry to hear your health is letting you down. I hope you are better soon.
Melody, Francis, Molly and Tracy, thinking of you.
Thank you Sue my die arrived yesterday.
Well the news I got a few weeks ago went public yesterday. My 16year old granddaughter is pregnant. Babies are lovely but a stable relationship and a few more years would have been so much better.
Due date is May 5th so we still have some time to get our heads round it.
Must go and get myself organ, hugs all round.
Wishing good things to all
Hi Sue,
Two lovely cards, the first is my fav. only because I love the poinsettia dies, I have these & the stamps & am using them on my Christmas cards ( which I hope to get done today ) thanks for more ideas Sue.
Marlene O xx
Two beautiful cards - the first gets my vote.
Doreen R
Hi Sue
Thank you for two beautiful cards, I love the 1st one but only because of the colour. Have all my C cards made and they are all silver and white too
Hugs and best wishes everyone
Pat
Hi Sue,
Love the first card, not so keen on the blue with gold, but I do like the design.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X
Two beautiful cards, especially love the first one
Hi Sue
Two beautiful cards again today, you are spoiling us. I think the first one is my favourite, I like the silver poinsettia might stamp and cut some of those out this afternoon
Take care
Love Diane G xxxxx
Hi Sue,
OMG...the first card has stolen my heart. I love the silver, so dramatic. Sorry I'm not quite so keen on the second. Like Lydia, I love the design but not really the blue and gold. I really do hate saying anything negative about any of your wonderful cards and I'm feeling guilty now.
I'm still feeling rough although I think maybe I am now crawling up the hill rather than languishing in the valley of sickness. I've totally lost my voice since yesterday and my dog is delighted as I can't call her in from the garden lol.
Happy Friday to everyone and have a great weekend :)
Bejay xx
Well, I ALWAYS see something I like when looking at your creations. My usual tendency is to use gold, but, yesterday, I pulled out some mirrored silver cardstock and went to work creating a Christmas card. I love the silver. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. LOL I have been trying to think outside the box and do something out of the norm for me. I'm not finished with my Christmas cards and tags yet, but I'm getting there. Any great tag ideas for us???? hint hint
Love your cards...the poinsettias are beautiful and the snowflakes on the second card are gorgeous. Also love the embossed silver card.
Have a Happy Friday....Jan D., Florida, USA
Love the first card Sue.
Love
Meg
xxx
Morning Sue,
Well, I don't know where my earlier post went, Somewhere over the Rainbow into the wide Blu Yonder I expect.
Start again then, 2 gorgeous cards cannot pick my favourite.
Do hope you get your voice back soon, Bejay. Nothing worse than having silly remarks on the silence.
Lorraine F. It's always lovely to hear of new arrivals in the family and the babe will be loved so much when he/she arrives. But I do agree with you, a few more years, a good relationship and the ability to support the babe very paramount.
To the young girls in my area, having a baby as young as you can to get the benefits/free housing is a career choice compared to actually working for yourself. I really do despair when they say the money comes from the Government NOT us taxpayers. Reality and self respect checks needed!!!
Warm thoughts of love and gurt big hugs to all in discomfort, pain or loss.
Love & hugs
Cheryl xxx
Hi Sue! I hope you and your family enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving! Two lovely cards, but # 1 has my vote! Love the dies on that one and the sparkles!!!!
Very impressive cards.
Hope you had a great thanksgiving.
Good afternoon Sue, Internet back today thankfully. What a trio of stunners-I'm including yesterday's card here too, I will try and get a bit of crafting done later once the g/chn go. Mind you, I'll probably be spent by then!
Hoping you enjoyed thanksgiving. Back to watch the tennis before the onslaught of the twins.
Hugs,Theresa. X
BTW, my die arrived safely - thank you x
Too,beautiful cards, I think I like the first best as its slightly lighter, but would not say no if someone sent me either for Christmas they would be put in pride of place. Hope you had a lovely thanksgiving yesterday with your family. X
Awesome cards especially the top one .. :)
They're both absolutely lovely :)
Hi Sue, Two-fers are good, especially when they're Christmas cards...! My utter utter favourite is the first one. Absolutely gorgeous although I'm not saying the second one isn't, I just love the first one more. "Thank you sue" xx Love Karen xx Sending love and hugs to you Sue, your mom and family and to all our Wilsonettes who are in need too xx Love Karen xx
Hi Sue
I'm not really into lots of fancy trims on my cards, but I do like the background of the first card.
My arrived safely this morning.
Margaret xxx
Hi Sue. Two lovely cards, the first one is my favourite but only because of the colour xx
Hi Sue,
Another two stunning cards, I like them both. Would you believe I have not started on Festive cards, plenty birthday cards coming my way and sympathy cards/ In the craft room this afternoon, going to see what I can get done.
Happy Crafting everyone.
Love and hugs from Dorothy of Baldock
wow Sue stunning card on top and the other one is gorgeous.
Gr Karin
Beautiful cards. Love the Noble collection - just treated myself to some dies and this is fabulous inspiration. Thank you, Jayne xx
How beautiful Sue, love them both but the silver one just takes the edge, Kate x
Good morning Sue, both cards are beautiful but my favourite is the first one. Have a great day.
Both cards turned out fantastic....
I like the panels on the first card very nice
The second card I think I never seen blue and gold card before...it is awesome...
Well done Sue
Hi Sue. Stunning cards today. Have a great day. Hugs to all xxx
Two gorgeous Christmas cards Sue! If I had to choose it would be the first one as I prefer the colour scheme.
Two really beautiful Christmas cards, but I too prefer the first....luv Ursula xx
Both are nice cards but I particularly like the first one. Love the effect used to create the snowflake background under the frame. I must try this one myself.
Lisbeth
Hi Sue,
I like both, but the first one has the edge for me........
I bet you are putting me to shame and are finished with your Xmas cards - alas, the same cannot be said for me, there are too many things need sorting and getting in the way - but once I get my new machine, I'll whizz through :-)
Hugs, Rose
Two lovely cards !
Anne xo
Theresa says
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Two beautiful cards sue x the first one is really pretty and the second one although different still gorgeous xthankyou sue x
Had a lovely few days away but came home with a stinking cold x never mind could be a lot worse x hope all the wilsonettes are well and will catch up when I'm not so blurry eyed !
Take care everyone x
Theresa w xxx
I love the first card but the colour combination on the second one is not for me. x
Hi Sue,
I like the design of both these cards but the colour combo on the second one I'm not too sure about.
Beverley
Two stunners Sue....can't choose a favourite!
XxxRuth
Hello Sue.
I love everything about this first card it's so pretty. A lovely design for the second card, I'm afraid the colour combination is not to my taste, though I am sure many will love it. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Hi Sue, I love Christmas Double Days! Having (hopefully) fulfilled all my orders I need to get cracking on my own cards so still need plenty of inspiration. I absolutely love the first one and will try something similar but although I like the design of the second, I'm afraid the colours just don't do it for me.
Frances
Both cards are beautiful sue I love them I'm still trying with my cards sue not been well past week I'm afraid found it hard thank you love June Horrocks xxxx
Hi Sue,
Two fabulous cards, think the first one has my vote.
Love Janet X
From Wakefield
Love both but the first one is my favourite. I think the Noble range is one if the best.
Gorgeous cards Sue, I really need a kick up the you know what as I am so far behind in my card making this year. Seems to be all work and no play at the moment. Thanks for sharing, hugs xxxx
Hi Sue beautiful cards as always
hi sue,
2 lovely cards today, every time i see this technic i say i really must pluck up the courage to give it a go.
hugs pat xx
Gorgeous cards. Love the first one best as I'm a silver lover.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
XX
Two beautiful cards but I think the first one is my favourite
luv
Karen xx
Both cards are beautiful but the first one is a bit more beautiful in my eyes. I love the silver colour, really gorgeous. Pat x
Another fabulous double day and have to admit I prefer the first one, but then I love silver and white, but both have their place and are gorgeous.
Amazing card Sue, you never make a card that I don't like.
Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Jayne
2 more beautiful holiday cards. Really like the look of the silver embossed background panels and the poinsettia on the front. More awesome ideas for my last dozen cards or so.
The first card wins for me :-) stunning! Ivy xx
Hi Sue
Beautiful cards, both lovely but I must admit that the first one is my favourite..
Love the traditional silver & white plus with the added sparkle looks amazing.
The second card is equally beautiful & looks really pretty with the blue & gold which is a nice change to try different colours together.
Crafty Hugs
Haze T xx (Norwich)
Hi Sue. 2 very different cards today, both of which are lovely. I think no 1 has the edge fir me.
I was lucky & won one of your fantastic cards, which arrived yesterday.
All I can say is the photo didn't do it justice. It will have pride of place in my craft area
Narrowboat girl
Hi Sue, gorgeous cards as always, love the noble dies I have used these a lot lately in my festive cards.xx
both fab but white and silver is my fave. love the paste and sprinkles technique. need to use that, hugs xx
Hi Sue
Two beautiful cards....but it has to be no.1 for me!!!!
Love
Sam
xxxx
First one For me sue I love it all xx
Hi Sue,
Two beautiful cards again, we are so lucky to have you for inspiration.
Di B. x
Both lovely cards but No. 1 is my favourite.
Rosemary xx
Hi sue.
Both stunning but my fave is no1.
Love to all xx
Good evening lovely Sue and her crafty crew!
Gosh, I just love two for one Friday specials. I will really miss them after the festive season is behind us:-(
Today's treats are up to and perhaps exceeding...if that's even possible!...your usual high standards Sue- I am definitely most in awe of no.1, it has everything I adore about your cards, a real classic example of sheer elegance and intricate detailing and I have earmarked it as my favourite choice for my Mums special card this year. It incorporates my current favoured technique with the texture paste and I have all the required elements so no excuses. No.2 in terms of design and composition is another winner though the blue and gold colour combination doesn't grab me- I feel sooo guilty saying that because I never don't love your choices, but I just feel that on this occasion I would have chosen something different....oh dear, I hope I'm not lynched!
I almost completed three cards today...sounds more impressive than it is cos I had done a little prep yesterday.....a couple were snow scenes using the lovely trees and deer and the other was similar to your recent channel card using the snowflake border and St Lucia dies...I say similar because I didn't watch the video demo beforehand and got a bit mixed up with the die cut combinations, achieving a slightly different result which works but boy did I feel a berk:-) I abandoned my efforts to watch Andy in the Davis Cup, I love my sports...just wish that I was fit enough, or talented enough, to still do some myself!
Watching the soaps now in my bed with Darcey holding her paws as she snoozes-the little minx has a cheek, she had me up at 6am for a feed, I then attempted to go back to bed and she followed five mins later to ask for a different one only to refuse it and go outside for a walk instead!
Linda, thanks but I can't imagine why anybody would find my boring ramblings even mildly entertaining! The Bose has gone down a treat but I really should have kept it till Christmas, now I'm going to have to buy a surprise as well- I can never keep a present secret though!
Hope you were able to craft today, I don't know about you but it can be a great form of distraction from ailments, mental and physical.
Maria, you have given me the perfect present for Brodies Christmas, a pack of four smoothies!...maybe he'll stop pilfering mine then:-) I am hiding my last one so well that I couldn't remember where I had put it, it took me half an hour to find it today!
Theresa, you poor soul, hope your cold clears up soon , there's nothing worse than being bunged upxxx
Lorraine F, congrats on your recent news great granny! Sixteen is very young, I agree, but as long as she's got a good support network I'm sure she'll cope. It must have come as a big shock to you all, your granddaughter will have to mature very quickly, I wish you all the best in the coming months as the reality sinks in and after the happy arrival:-)
June, glad to hear your recovering after your op, you must be so excited at the prospect of seeing properly againxxxx
Melody & Molly, I hope you both are ok and Francis is still managing his excercisesxxx
Yvonne, I hope you are ok too honey and not too exhausted- maybe your absence is due to wild parties and orgies and not fatigue, if so, you go girl!xxx
Huge hugs to all my blog buddies, old and new, hope that you are having a lovely eveningxxx
Crafty hugs,
Laine1972xxxx
Hi Sue
Love these Christmas cards they are gorgeous. Your right Christmas is not far away
it will be here before we know it. I have most of my cards made only have close family left to make and my wreaths for my doors
Take care Sue
Hazel G XX
Hello Sue,
Both cards today are stunning but if I had to choose it would be no.1 simply because of the colours. Love the composition of no.2 just not sure about the blue and gold. Still got loads of Christmas cards to make and am starting to go into panic mode. It must be really difficult for you, I expect everyone you know wants one of your beauties to grace their homes, how on earth do you cope.
Love and hugs for all
Saba xxxx
Ohh these are beautiful!
Both cards are very interesting!!
Hi Sue,
Two very beautiful cards, I would be thrilled if I received either of these cards.
They are both gorgeous.
Good night, God bless,Brenda xxx
Hi Sue,
They are both lovely but I think I prefer the first one.
Thank you for sharing.
Veronique L
I absolutely love the first one, just love silver on christmas cards and love the design and the debossed
snowflake die is gorgeous.
I do love the design on the second one but not too keen on the gold and blue, but it is still pretty.
Beautiful cards Sue. The first one would be my choice but who wouldn't want either of them. December is fast approaching as our thermometer dips below zero each night. We have just a little snow..."it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..." Have a great weekend Sue and family.
Hi sue, gorgeous cards they are both lovely if had to pick it would be the 1st one love the dies an colours. Take cars Melody xxxXxx
pam yes all is ok bit of a turn but he is now settled, h an Molly as no internet at the minute xxx
Two lovely cards. I've got a soft spot for poinsettias so I especially like the first card. Oh if only my festive cards were done and dusted. They haven't even got into the starting blocks yet. Lots of December birthdays to sort first. All the inspiration you can give, please!!
Take care everyone.
Hi Sue. Two beautiful cards again this week. The first one has my vote as i just love the silver on white. The second one has a lovely layout but am not sure of the colours but i will change the blue to milk and see what happens. Have a lovely weekend Sue.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
Love the grey and white card - how nice to have a monochrome card with silver as the effect is soft and pretty.
Thanks
Jan
in Sheffield
Both cards are lovely Sue. Would choose the first one I think but love them both.
Hi Sue and your crafty crew
Love double card days and these two are no exception
Beautiful Sue
Theresa G xx
Both stunning Sue! I especially like the first one as I have a thing for Silver grey at present. Xx
I love the both cards. The silver and white are traditional holiday colors, but the light blue and gold are not. The blue/gold card is unique and I just like be it.
My, my, these are amazing. The first one has to be my favorite however, love the colors together in it.
Lorraine-I know it will be difficult at times. The same thing happened to my little sister years ago, and she was expecting twins! Sixteen was very young, and back then, not so easily accepted as today. The twins are now grown, both with children of their own, and what a glorious blessing they've always been. My mom did most of their raising, along with 3 older aunts helping out. They became all our babies, and we're so proud of who they've become. The first time my mom was on hospice care and refused to eat, this granddaughter (the twins were boy and girl), flew here across the country, and stayed almost every minute by her side, spoon feeding her one small bite at a time, for days. Well, she pulled through, and lived another 4 years. She showed her such love and devotion, not many young women with 2 small children of her own to care for, would have done this. I believe God blesses when life is chosen.
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