Hi crafters! Don't put away your older die designs! Mix and match them with newer collections to create fabulous results! Here the Spanish Collection is paired with a newer Striplet and flower!
The winner of the Wednesday Card Giveaway is:
DeeDee7770!!!
Congratulations! Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your card.
123 comments:
Very striking card today
Congrats to DeeDee.
Tracey, so sorry you are so a hey, gentle hug for you today.
Hugs and warm thoughts to Melody, Francis Molky and the family.
Big hugs for all on the blog, enough to go round.
A sorry Tracey, that should have been achey. Predictive text, grrh
Lovely card again today Sue. I love the way your die sets work together to create a totally different look. They are incredibly versatile.
Have a lovely Saturday
xxx
Annie P
Morning Sue, beautiful card back home today so back to normal.
Nancyd xx
Hi Sue
Another stunning card and great video love the colours and the dies thank you tracyw x
Hi Sue. Lovely card and great to see some older dies make a reappearance.
Congratulations to DeeDee. Sorry that you're feeling poorly Tracy, sending you special wishes. Sue XXX
Hi Sue,
Love this one it is so striking. Looking for new ideas and this could be one of them.
Thanks
Anne M xxx
Morning Sue.
Thank you very much a great video, and a beautiful card .
I use the Spanish dies a lot, they do make lovely frames.
Congratulations to Dee Dee.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Morning Sue. This is a great card that shows the way you can mix and match your old and the new dies to make something beautiful. The striplet makes a lovely background as is the colours. Thanks for another great video. Congratulations to DeeDee on winning wednesdays beautiful card.
Take care everyone.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
Hi Sue and all
lovely to see old friends back, the Spanish dies are such a good shape - perfect for frames. The teal, black and white are really striking too.
Congratulations Deedee , hope you are feeling better soon Tracey,
have a good weekend
Muriel x
Another great card Sue, love the strong colours.
Beautiful card with stronger colours today.
Hi Sue, love the design of the card, not so keen on the colours, but that's just me, I don't do much black.
Too old to change now, might have , try in another colour.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
Hi Sue this is a great card today. It's lovely to be able to use the old and new dies together,it's amazing how we tend to use our new dies and forget our older ones. Have a great weekend everybody
Hugs Sylvia xx
Beautiful card Sue!! Great combination.
I am looking forward to the new dies I live near Brisbane and I was born in Melbourne...lol...
Looks like I will be buying a few as I must have them.
sharon :)
Teal is one of my favourite colours so love this card.
GM Sue. Love the colour and the frame shape. Will watch video later. Happy weekend all.
Nice bold card today, Sue, love all the elements together and great to see the 'old'(?) dies resurrected. Pretty flower and nice touch of bling too with the midnight snow (bought in H/West and not used yet!) As ever, thanks for the video.
Well done to DeeDee on the card win.
Hugs all round.
'P' in Wales
Good morning Sue
Apart from the Noble dies the Spanish sets are my most 'go to' out of all my dies. I think we are all guilty of forgetting our older sets and just using the new ones. I love how you've designed them to work with each other. I love today's card, video and sentiment.
Sending you a gentle hug Tracy X
Congratulations DeeDee
Hugs x
Heather T
Strong colours,love the design. Congratulations to Deedee x
Hi Sue. This is a stunning card, the blur really Jack's it up. Probably would not be my first choice but you've won me over. I know I have that colour card in my stash. I feel a crafty day coming on.
Striking card today! Great use of all those different dies.
Congratulations to Deedee on her card win. Debra x
Good morning Sue. Lovely card here in great colours.
Jan
Northampton
Good morning Sue this is a gorgeous card I love how you have used the dies. I could never stop using any of your dies they are all so pretty. I was very naughty and bought myself the set B of the double pierced squares and rectangles they came yesterday and they are brilliant. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie
Nice card
Congratulations dee dee
Gorgeous card, really striking colours & great to see a mix + match of dies.
Michele
Sue
Great stronger teal colour today.Love the card.
Jan
Hi Sue
I am so happy to see todays card,and a lovely card too . { my new year resolution is to use all my old dies ,After all we can't have too much of a good thing, and they seem to get forgotten at the bottom of the pile }
Well done to your winner enjoy !.
Take Care
Elaine H X
Gorgeous,gorgeous card Sue. I love the background made with the striplet and the idea of colouring the centre of the flower is great. I have used the dandelion heads for the centre of flowers and it is so effective. Thank you. Xx
Hi Sue
Striking card, bold colours. I love the striplet background.
B xx
Good morning sue what a beautiful card and I love the colour and the design are wonderful
Debs A xxx
Morning Sue,
Another stunning card, I do like mixing my dies, your dies do go together so well.
I'm off to my usual Craft workshop today I we are using the New York die sets. I haven't any of them yet but have them on my must have list. No doubt I will be ordering them after today.
Congratulations to the winner of your card.
Happy Crafting
Maggie
To My Very Special Friend Sue,
What A Truly Tremendous Outstanding Beautiful Card
Fantastic Very Informative Video.
I Love How You've Mixed Your Dies Together
Great Background With Your Striplet Die Cut Out In Black Very Striking,
Then Adding Your Fabulous Sprinkles I Get Mixed Up With The Names I Have The Black
Sprinkle Also Which You Used Around The Edges.....
The Teal/Coconut White/Black Work So Very Well Together, I Love Black On Cards
It Just Makes Them Really Pop!!!!!
Fantastic Flower I Love How You've Coloured The Centre With The Fabulous Colour Cloud, Another Tremendous Product Of Mine.....
Also Adding Your Tremendous Stick Pins.
You Share So Many Fantastic Tips And Techniques With Us And I Can't Thank You
Enough For That, Your Blog Truly Inspires Me And I So........Very Much Appreciate It
Take Great Care My Very Dear Friend
Warmest Wishes To Your Wonderful Mom Also Colin
I Do Hope Heather Is Keeping Well!!!! With The Horrific Snow In "New York" And
Other Places In America.
Love And Huge Hugs To Yourself
From Sam xxx
Hugs To All Wilsonettes Congratulations To Dee Dee For Winning The Wednesday Gift Card Enjoy!!!!!!!
Huge Hugs To Lancashire Steph x
🎨✂️ Carry On Creating 🎨✂️
Hi Sue
Lovely card. I would like to see this done using different colours as I'm not keen on the black, but love the composition. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations to DeeDee.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
Lovely striking card xx
So beautiful, xxx
Good morning Sue. Thank you for another great video tutorial demonstrating a beautiful card. I love the teal colour and all the added bling.x
What a gorgeous card, Sue.
Anne (Northampton)
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a stunning card this morning, I am as guilty as the next person about forgetting the older dies, I must correct this and start using them more, thanks for the inspiration.
Congrats to Dee Dee
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue,
Lovely card,nice to see some of the older dies in your design.
Thanks for sharing,
Heather Treble
Good morning Sue,
A very striking card today,
Thank you for the ideas
Best wishes
Karen M
Good Morning Sue
I used the Peonies yesterday, and have finally managed to order set B of the Rectangles.
Well done to Dee Dee!
I try to use older Dies like the Canadian background too!
Tracy not long now until the end of the treatment!
Wheelybad hope you will soon improve, and wishing better everyone who suffers with the dreaded Migraines!!!!!!!!!!!
Take care
Love Marg
Hi Sue,
This is so pretty. Love the colour and the striplet.
love Val in Spain x
Hi Sue. Fabulous card today! Congratulations to DeeDee :-) Have a lovely day. Hugs to all xxx
Lovely card and good to see the older dies being used
Good morning Sue,
Absolutely exquisite card, I love mixing & matching your dies the versatility is superb. The teal, black & white combination is beautiful. Congratulations to Dee Dee. Yvonne xx
Good morning Sue, just watched your video always a joy!!!
Congratulations to DeeDee!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lynda xxx
Hi Sue, like the layout but not my colours. love Jean Z xxx
Love to mix and match my dies.Congratulations to DeeDee x
Love everything about this card, the mix of dies -old and new, the colours and the sentiment- just beautiful - again!!!!
I am not so sure about this card, but it probably looks a lot better in the flesh.
As the internet does not do cards justice.
Sandy (tort)
Morning Sue, great card. It is good to be reminded to use older dies, which sometimes get overlooked. One thing we can be sure of with your dies is that they all mix and match.
Love Rosemarie x x
Hi sue and friends.
Lovely card today love teal and black. So striking together. It's great to mix and match that way getting the most outta your dies.
Love and cuddles xz
Morning Sue, beautiful card this morning and a fabulous video I really enjoyed watching it and will certainly give it a go. hugs Shirleyxxxx
Lovely card Sue love the colours x xhazel
Hi Sue,
Very striking card today...I have some of the Spanish sets and they are very useful for frames as you've used them here...I'm now trying to buy new die sets to mix and match with the ones I've already got as well as occasionally buying to fill in the "gaps" in my arsenal like the Grace and the Daisy Cluster sets
Congratulations to DeeDee!...
Tracy - hope you're soon feeling better...
Izzy
Lovely card Sue and gorgeous colours..
Anne
Hello Sue
A very striking card today and the card colours are quite different from your recent cards.
Teal and black go very nicely together and I will have a play with these colours later today.
Have a good weekend, everyone.
Lesley S x
Lovely!
This would look good in any colour.
Great video as always, Sue
x
A very striking card indeed although I am not so sure about the teal and black combination. This is the first time I have seen this older die in use and really do like the mix of old and new. The frame is great. I have yet to use my striplet so I think this is the one for the next birthday card to come up. Thank you for revisiting older collections and I hope you will do this again in the non too distant future.
Teresa
Really striking card today Sue, would look good in lots of other colours
Lovely. Really striking colours. SueL x
That's a beautiful card Sue, lovely to see a mix of old and new. I wish you would slow down with bringing out new dies though, my bank manager is NOT going to be pleased! :) I'm going to make the usual cup of tea so I can watch the video and relax.
Paula x
(WelshPaula)
An unusual card, could see this in different colours,
Doreen x
Morning Sue,
Nice to see some older dies being used, lovely card, I think I would have made this in just black and white.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X
Love this card sue it's beautiful your right about the dies thank you sue love always xxxxx
June Horrocks
Morning Sue, love the design of this card, sorry but not too sure about the black
Hay ho, you can't please all the people all the time.
Well done DeeDee,
Take care everyone , Jess xxx
Good morning Sue and the Wilsonettes,
This is a lovely card Sue even though it has that great big black frame (hey you know me and black have a love hate relationship) The Spanish collection is my favourite all time collection and one that i use on a frequent basis so it is nice to see you give it an outing on your blog again. I do like your orange blossom flower although i haven't got that nor the dandelion clocks yet they are on my wanted list. The ornate octegon striplets is another that is on my wanted list but the effect that you have coming through from the back to the front of the card is lovely so thank you Sue for bringing us another piece of inspiration from your wonderful mind.
Deedee enjoy your card flower when it arrives and i hope that it gives you so much inspiration for your own projects.
Well we have a dry day here at Glenochil but don't say it too loudly as i don't want that horrible rain to hear. Even my hills are feeling better this morning and cast off their blankets of snow to wake up to show off their beauty. Since O.H. is off i have no doubt he will be at me to do a million and one things this weekend so i will send hugs to all the Wilsonettes that could really do with them, the ones that just need a pick me up and the others that just could do with one,
love and crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil VIllage)
Hi Sue.
I could not leave a comment yesterday as my internet was down all day. I really liked yesterday's card. Today's card is lovely but not for me as I dislike teal and black. I am sure that it would look good in two different colours though.
Regards,
Evis M.
Lovely card, the colour contrast is stunning.
Hi Sue, a lovely card. Very eye catching in the white, teal and black.
Hi Sue
Very striking card lovely.
Congrats to the winner
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue. I remember a very similar card you made using this design and colour scheme - I was lucky enough to win it in a giveaway. Nice to see an up-dated version.
Lisbeth
What a fabulous coloir combo, such a striking card really pops out at you
Beautiful card Sue. Congratulations to Deedee.
Hello Sue,
A very striking card today with a beautiful flower!
Congratulations to DeeDee!
Love to all , especially those in pain and going through tough times.
Special hugs for Saba ,
Xxxx
Loved what you did with the midnight snow on the edges. The colors you used gave me some ideas...our pro NFL team's colors are teal and black with gold...I think our daughter and SIL, season ticket holders, bleed teal....LOL
Once again, your coordination of old and new die sets is very thoughtful. Very considerate of the customer...dies are an investment and it's a shame to not use them. Thanks for melding the old and new...
What was that jar you used with the smoothie to color the center of the flower?
Jan D., Florida, USA
Hi Sue, A lovely card, beautiful collaboration of die-cuts used.
Congratulations to DeeDee.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Hi Sue and everyone.
The last two day's cards were lovely however
today's is nice but a bit to dark, sorry. Love
the background die and the flower tho.
Congrats to DeeDee for getting the card this week.
Tracy- rest and take some time out when you can,
not nice with pain but rather that then feeling sick.x
Wheelybad- you take care.sending you a cuddle and
hope you feeling better soon :-)x
Lorraine- hope you are ok and Brodie and Darcey are
being good. I bought some baby smoothies and now keeping
them in a egg box,perfect hiding place for a cat I would
think, unless the can open the lid :-)x
Yvonne- have a nice weekend x
Lynda- take care, hope you are better. Horrid Migraines x
Saba- sending you and your family special hugs at this
difficult time.x
Molly- Melody and family are in my thoughts x
To all wilsonette's and my lovely friends, take care
hugs Maria x
Beautiful card Sue, I really love this colour, any crafter would be so chuffed to receive it ...
Lovely, great colour scheme :)
I have so many dies, I really need to go back on them and do this, amazing what one can turn out and this is sure one good example, it is beautiful Sue.....luv Ursula xx
Hi Sue, I love the design of this card but even though teal is a favourite, I'm afraid there is too much black for me. I may try it in different colours - coffee or chocolate and cream anyone?
DeeDee - Congratulations on being the Wednesday Winner, a lovely card for you to enjoy.
Frances
Hello Sue.
Lovely Card and colour combination. I think this is a great demonstration of mixing and it is good to be reminded to use older dies. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations DeeDee7770.
Best wishes
Hello Sue,
It's so nice to see an oldie on your card, makes me feel at home lol.
Congratulations to DeeDee on winning the Wednesday card.
Love to all who want it.
Maureen xxx
Hi Sue, what a great card, really like the Spanish collection Dies, more to be added to the wish list, which never seems to get any shorter. Hope you will showcase more of your older dies with the new dies
Wendyx
it's a beautiful again Sue
congrats to DeeDee7770
Gr Karin
Very elegant!
Superb card Sue.
Hope the aches and pains settle down soon Tracy, huggles.
Wheely, I hope you get to crafting soon and feel much better.
Had the last of my birthday presents today so that's the Octagon striplet ticked off my list :) Also got a Graphic 45 pad and a George R. R. Martin book. I will have to try and stay awake to read it. Had a visit from my niece and her 11 week old baby. It was so lovely to cuddle him but I am so weak he felt really heavy.
All the above is yesterday's forgotten post!
Love today's card too Sue and yes I have the background die :)
Hoping to do some crafting tomorrow, today I am visiting my Mum and going shopping. I was given some new storage and have now found I only have eight sets of Sue dies so I can buy some more and not feel guilty. I still have all my birthday money.
Decisions, decisions.
Wishing good things to all xxx
Hi Sue
Great card and video and I must admit that I'm guilty of forgetting about my older dies when I buy new ones, will have to remember to use them more often
Congratulations to Dee Dee on winning your Wednesday card
Hugs and best wishes everyone
Pat
Hi Sue
Love the flower it reminds me of a Hellibore.Great video
Beautiful card Sue, love the colours,
XxRuth
Lovely elegant card today Sue, thank you.
The blue and black combination looks so good and shows your dies off very well.
Lots of love and craftihappiness everyone,
Pearl x
I wasn't sure about this card as there is too much black for me, however I watched the video and loved what you did so I might replicate but not with the black. Congrats to the winner and best wishes all. Jxxx
A really nice colour combination. sometimes when you revisit old dies you can think of a whole new things to do with them. now you have got me thinking !!!! Lol
Luv
Karen xx
Beautiful!! I love the touch of blue on the flower! TFS!
Have just watched the video and love the design of the card but not sure about the black. Might try the teal with another colour.
very nice cards....I don't have many dies but I use what I have all the time...
well done on the video and making the card...tfs Sue
It is great to know that the older and the new dies still are able to be used together!!! This is a beautiful card I love the dimension that this card has. Lovely!!!
Theresa says
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Thankyou so much for todays card sue x its great that you have mixed the old and new the card looks beautiful x I was always reluctant to use black when I made a card but am finding I'm using it more and more it really does make things pop x thankyou again suex
Lorraine f hope you had a good shop and had a well deserved treat for yourself x
Been trying to catch up with the comments and may have missed some but has anyone heard from molly, melody, beth or rebecca please?
Sending lots of hugs to all the wonderful wilsonettes xxx
Theresa w xxx
Theresa says
Sorry forgot to congratulate deedee x
Theresa w xxx
Hi Sue & friends,
Great card, great colour schemes to, I love to mix my dies up, its very easy to get caught up in your 'new' dies, while some of your once loved favourites lie gathering dust! Your dies are all designed to mix and match too, thank you for the inspiration Sue!
Hugs
Sandra xx
Striking card! Love, Ivy xx
Hello Sue & friends
Love Todays card gorgoeous colours & love how you mix & match your dies.
I will have to do that more often thank you for reminding me.
Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx
Tracy hope your not in so much pain today take it easy. Gental Hug's xx
WheelyBad sorry your not so well Cuddles for you & Billy xxx
Melody Francis & Molly thinking of you all. Xxxxx
Hug's for friends & everyone else ñ. . Xxxxx
Hi Sue,
Another beautiful card and great video.
Hugs
Linda xx
Forgot to congratulate Deedee enjoy your card x
Very bold colours on this one and lovely design.xx
very striking. makes a statement, hugs xx
Hi Sue
What a wonderful card today, quite funky. I like the mix of old and new, we should all be using our old dies rather than just using the new ones we buy. Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxxxx
HI SUE
LOVE ALL THAT GLITTER. YES NEVER NOT USE YOUR OLD DIES. WORTH SO MUCH. MIX AND MATCH, WONDERFUL CARD.
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX
Hi Sue,
I really like the layout of this card but sorry the colours are not for me. Great to see you using some older dies too.
Congratulations to DeeDee xx
Wheely sorry you're not feeling well, hope you're feeling better soon xx
Tracy hope you're feeling better today - stay strong xx
Sending love and hugs to Melody, Francis and all not feeling well xx
Love and hugs to all, Alison xxx
Hi Sue,
beautiful card, and I love the combo of teal and black together with the white.
Hadn't thought of using the striplet in that way but will do so in future.
Hugs, Rose
Hi Sue,
Love today's card - but then I also love Teal. This is definitely a winner for me. It gorgeous.thank you. Love Brenda xxx
Evening Sue - or good morning I suppose
Congratulations Deedee - enjoy your work of art x
Oh a lovely bit of teal - gorgeous. At least I think it's teal - not watched the video yet. How right you are - we all tend to forget about what we already have. It's probably because I have such an obscene amount of stuff in my stash but I am sure I am not the only one x
So after being insanely early on Thursday with my comment I had a fairly fruitful day. Did a little housework and ironing. After commenting I settled myself down with a cuppa to watch your video Sue and pay careful attention to the new (to me) brayer technique. I had enough time to view the video a few times so I could master this complicated technique with 'Wilson like' expertise. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that such a stunning card could be produced with such a 'slapdash' use of the brayer. Of course you made it look incredibly elegant with the random and aimless banging of the tool on to the paper. I fully intended to duplicate this card but surprise surprise - my brayer is hiding!! Note to self - must finish my tidy and sort out which I started a while ago x
Sorry didn't comment yesterday - thought I had overdone it on Thursday as I felt dreadful yesterday morning when I managed to drag myself out of bed. I think I have picked up some sort of flu like bug though. Very hot then very cold and achy and tender - not the usual aches and pains. Felt a little more human today so fingers crossed it is just 24/48 hour thing x
MAUREEN - whereabouts in Newcastle do you live? My mum and dad are still there x
SANDRA - glad to see you commented yesterday and today - have missed you Hope you are ok. Lots of love x
DEB E - been meaning to ask you whereabouts do you live on the Isle of Wight? Love the Island - hoping to holiday there in March x
TRACY - so pleased you aren't feeling sick but sorry you aching. Gentle hugs x
WHEELY BAD - tell Mr W to be gentle with you - we don't want any more flats - sending hugs x
LINDA - I don't think your mojo is the only one to be missing - if all else fails - copy someone else. Obviously Sue being the first choice but have you tried pinterest?
MARIA - hope you are having a lovely weekend - hugs x
LORRAINE - Brain fog and Brain strain - know exactly what you mean - so frustrating. Sounds like you are feeling a bit brighter today. Big huggles x
LAINE - where are you hun? That's 2 days you have been missing - hope you are ok. Love and hugs to you x
Time for bed I think
Take care everyone
Crafty hugs
Yvonne
x
Gorgeous colour, love the card and yes it is good to mix all your dies.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
XX
Like the design of this card. The black isn't for me so maybe I'll try my version using another colour card.
Congratulations to the card winner.
Take care everyone.
Thank you for another wonderful video! So glad you include some of the dies we already have. Not that I don't use the Spanish collection. I do. All the time :) One of the best collections ever.
Lovely card and very informative video, thank you Sue
Ooops sorry, Congratulation DeeDee hugs Johanna
I like the color combination Sue! Not only do I live to blend older and newer dies, also like to bring together different designers sometimes. Possibilities are truly endless!
I like the color combination Sue! Not only do I live to blend older and newer dies, also like to bring together different designers sometimes. Possibilities are truly endless!
Hi Sue
Great idea using one's old dies to recreate new designs. All for this idea Sue.
Nice card today too.
Congratulations to DeeDee for winning her card.
Thanks for the video Sue too. Enjoyed it.
Love n hugs rom Dorothy of Baldock
Gorgeous striking cards. Thanks Sue for publishing...............
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