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Sunday 7 February 2016

For You

 Good Sunday morning all!  Here's another way in which to use the Intertwining Circle Striplet.  It makes a great Stained Glass feature on your cards.  I cut the striplet in white and glued a piece of acetate to the back of it.  From the back, I filled in areas with Cosmic Shimmer dries clear glue and added glitter to them, then tapped off the excess.  you need to start with your darkest colours first, then work towards the lighter ones, that way the glitter won't change colour if you put the lighter colour over the darker ones that were done first.  I used various shades of polished silk glitter for this in shades of gold, copper, bronze and silver.  I let it dry overnight then added it to the bottom of my card.  For the focal element, I cut the Grace die in white and added a ginger card backing to make a frame with the larger die.  I cut the smaller one just out of the card so it can be seen through the frame.  I stamped my sentiment and used the smallest die to give it a frame and mounted it on foam and placed it in the centre.  I also used the outermost die and embossed it into the backing of the card for a little extra detail.  Finally I cut two of the corners from the Elegant Lace Edger and added them to the sides of the frame as accents.  I completed the card with a pierced white mat, a thin ginger card mat and another white mat layer.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x  8" in size.  All for now, Sue x






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175 comments:

  1. Beautiful card, so lovely.
    Daily hugs to you, Sue, Melody Francis, Tracey and all who are sad or suffering . Big hugs to the blog family too.

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  2. GM Sue. I do love this circle striplet. I must try it with glitter. Looks fab.

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  3. Hi Sue
    what a stunning card and stunning dies love the colours thank you tracyw x hope you are going stronger each day hope to see you on tv soon x

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  4. Morning Sue. This is a beautiful card. I think this is a great guys card and you could just change the colours of the polished glitters to work in with the card you are making. Thinking of you all Sue.
    Take care everone.
    Best Wishes.
    Denise T x

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  5. Morning Sue.
    A Lovely card Thank you, why does the striplet remind me of Chocolate?
    It must be the colour's you have chosen.lol
    Take care Kitty.

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  6. Hi Sue
    Beautiful card I have this striplet on my wish list, trying to make cards in between visiting hubby in hospital
    Happy crafting
    Love and hugs to all
    Love Tina xxxx

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  7. Karen Derbyshire7 February 2016 at 06:16

    Great card Sue, love the glitter technique.

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  8. Reminds me of the sixties with the colours and those intertwining circles can remember having a dress in very similar design and colours, showing my age here. Lovely card Sue, from a lovely lady. Thinking of you, hugs xxxxxxxxxx

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  9. Really does look like a small piece of stained glass What a good w as y to use this strip let. Makes a beautiful card with lots of interest . Hope today is a good day for you A big Hug

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  10. Hi Sue. A fabulous card, another which can be used for the chaps. I have not found a striplet I don't like and it's great to see the different ways you use them. Healing hugs to all in need. Sue XXX

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  11. To My Very Special Dearest Friend Sue,
    Today's Card Is Just "Truly Tremendous Fabulous"
    Colours, And Outstanding Dies I Love The Way You Use The Circle Striplet Die
    With Acetate And The Fabulous Polished Glitters.
    Also Outstanding Focal Point, Sue Thank You So Very Much For
    Sharing Such A Rich Opulent Elegant Card Every Day I Open Your Blog
    You Inspire Me And I So Much Appreciate That.
    Sue My Dearest Friend You Are In My Thoughts.
    Warmest Wishes To Colin And Heather
    Love And Huge Hugs To Yourself
    From Sam xxx
    Hugs To All Wilsonettes
    Huge Hugs To Dearest Lancashire Steph x

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  12. Beautiful card,love the colours of the glitters on this one.

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  13. WOW ! Love it. You sure know how to change opinions Sue, this die I was unsure of when I first saw it, but the samples you have made with it has put this little devil on my list now. Whatever you need from this die it gives whether it be modern or retro, male or female cards, this die just keeps giving, I need it. Today's sample is clean and fresh looking even though shades of brown have been used it throws out the freshness of the coconut white, I love it.

    You must still be living in the world of disbelief Sue, and trying to make sense of what's happened,I want you to know that you're in my heart and thoughts everyday.

    Sending my usual hugs dear friend.
    Lancashire Steph xx

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  14. *lol* Looks like swinging 60ties - easy listening and a little bit psychedelic... and so nice ! ! ! Claudy

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  15. Hi Sue

    really beautiful card. x

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  16. Good morning Sue. Loving today's card, the design and colours make it suitable for males and females. A very useful and versatile die.x

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  17. Hi Sue
    Very retro! Love it. Thanks for sharing.
    Have a great day everyone.
    Hugs.

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  18. Hi Sue this reminds me of stain glass with the sun shining through, It's a really nice effect. Thinking of youx

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  19. Beautiful card Sue, love the circle dies.

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  20. Good morning to you all,
    Yes another fabulous card, glitters look lovely behind the acetate, great card for anyone.
    Sue you are such a talented lady!!!!!
    Love and crafty hugs
    Tina Thompson

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  21. Hi Sue
    Love the glittery bit of this card on the circle die. Love that die.
    Useful technique to use on other cards!
    Anne M xxx

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  22. Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a really lovely card to greet us on this dull winters morning here in Chatham, Kent. I love the stained glass effect and it goes so well on the card.

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  23. Wonderful card! The stained glass effect is really lovely. Debra x

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  24. Really like these intertwining circle dies, lovely card, I love the technique

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  25. It's funny how a specific design can instantly make you think man's card. Whenever I see this striplet I think that. Then added with these colours even more so a man's card and I so struggle with men's cards and what to do. This is fast becoming a firm favourite. Lovely as ever.
    Nicola x

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  26. Love the Intertwining Circle Striplet dies.

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  27. Morning Sue, totally agree with Claudy! Nice one.
    Sending hugs to you and all who need them.

    'P' in Wales

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  28. Morning Sue .Wow what a clever idea. I must try polished silk glitter. This is another die for my wish list.Gloria (Sidcup) xx

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  29. Good morning Sue
    I agree with others this is very '60's' and gorgeous, I love the colours you've used.
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  30. Morning Sue,
    I love this card, I love the circle die set. I have used it many times over the last month.
    Thanks for sharing
    Maggie

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  31. Hi Sue
    Love love love this striplet die. I've already made cards with the three different coloured card behind, they look stunning.My next project is this stained glass effect
    card. Thank you for all your wonderful ideas.
    Jan

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  32. Hi Sue,
    Beautiful card, I really like the colours you have used in this one and the striplet die is one that works well for all sorts of cards.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Heather

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  33. Hi Sue
    Lovely card. I love the striplets, there is so much one can do with them.
    B xx

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  34. Hi Sue. Fabulous card - love it. Stunning colour combo with the glitters. Hugs to all xxx

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  35. Hello Sue,

    This is the card which started me off making experiments with the Intertwining Circles die and gave me a lot of fun doing them...love it!

    Izzy

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  36. Morning Sue,
    A great card, love the way you have used the striplet. I must say the the Grace die is so useful, I have used it so much.
    You are in my thoughts.
    Lydia
    X

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  37. Good morning Sue, what a beautiful stained glass effect the glitters make. Edwina

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  38. I have this striplet, so made up for this post. Will try that later today.

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  39. A beautiful card, Sue.....and not a flower in sight! I love the glitter idea, I could get really messy doing this! :) Jo xx

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  40. As others have said very 60's! I used to have blue curtains in a similar design & it must be coming back into vogue as I saw some very similar in a shop recently in brown, So you are definitely in vogue with this striplet Sue! Like Steph I didn't think I needed this die but you are certainly changing my mind Sue! Thank you.
    Thinking of you Sue.

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  41. Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous. All the dies work so well together. I do love how you have used the glitter. Thinking of you Sue. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  42. Hi sue love the stained glass effect ,i must try it.
    you are still in my thoughts .
    Marion H

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  43. The glittering looks great, beautiful card, xxx

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  44. Good morning sue what a beautiful card and the design is wonderful
    Have good day and I'm think of you.

    Debs A xx
    Debs Cards xx

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  45. Hi Sue - this is a fabulous die and I love the way you have used the glitter, making a stunning card. Thinking of you and sending my best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  46. Love the stain glass window effect. The intervening circle striplet is currently top of my shopping list and I will definitly try this out as soon as I have it . Thanks for sharing xx

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  47. Theresa says
    Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    What a fantastic idea with the striplet and glitters x it has a great effect and the grace die looks really good its so versatile x sending hugs to you and your family xxx
    Take care everyone x
    Theresa w xxx

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  48. Morning Sue, this strip let is my go to at the moment for men's cards. It is very versatile and does remind me of the 60s, showing my age now. Love it done with the glitter. Thinking of you every day, take one small step at a time.

    Much love Rosemarie x x

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  49. Good morning Sue, beautiful card love what you do with the stroller dies and this one is ideal for a man's card. Hugs Shirleyxxx

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  50. I love the stained glass effect you have achieved on this card. It has given me an idea to do something similar. You are in my thoughts Sue. Have a great day everybody
    Hugs Sylvia xx

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  51. This is gorgeous, Sue. The striplet looks so effective with the glitter.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  52. Hi Sue, love the retro look of this card, will have to get that die. Lovely card.
    Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall

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  53. A stunning card sue this die is just beautiful the stunning colours jus jump out brilliant !!!!
    Just to let you know sue my friend has gone to Lourdes today l have sent a prayer to be left a the grotto. To comfort you and yours
    Love June Horrocks xxxxxx

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  54. Deb E Isle of Wight7 February 2016 at 08:56

    Beautiful card, think I've seen this demo'd and from the this collection the striplet was the first one I had to have as it was so different. Love the stained glass effect.

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  55. Love this card, it's brilliant. This striplet die is turning into my all time favourite one.

    Michele

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  56. Beautiful card Sue love the border design and colours xx hazel

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  57. Hi sue.

    I love the look of the striplet part it does look retro. You've shown us loads to do with that particular one and the more I see it the more i want it.
    I'm fast becoming addicted to just buying the dies rather than using them. I know it's silly I'll get round to using them eventually.
    I don't think hubby realises just how many I have! Lol

    Yvonne g. Sorry your going through a gloomy time the now. Things will perk up again. I do hope your friend Marjorie is ok. It's not till they're in hospital you realise how frail people are.

    Laine. Hope u had a fab time at strictly show and enjoyed looking at all the talent!! And no I wasn't referring to the dancing! Lol

    Wheely. Hope ur nana is alright xx

    Love to all xxx

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  58. I fell in love with polished silk glitter when Julia introduced it in one of her workshops and you have used it to perfection here. As others have mentioned the colours used make this an ideal card for men. I love it!

    Teresa

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  59. Hi Sue. This is my favourites triplet as it can be used to make either male or female cards. I haven't glittered it though but the effect is stunning so when I have a spare few hours...........

    Narrowboat girl

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  60. Good morning Sue, I agree with all the comments above
    this is gorgeous!!! It would look fab in any colour!!!
    Still thinking of you!!!
    Loopy Lynda xxx

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  61. Dragonsnap2, Hinckley7 February 2016 at 09:15

    Had trouble leaving a comment this morning.
    Another beautiful card. Love the glitter effect.
    D x

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  62. Wonderful card!
    Awesome way to use the striplet, gives such a great effect :)

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  63. Beautiful card, love the colors and glittereffect.

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  64. Fabulous card! I think you had this one on showing the dies and I wondered how you got the stained glass effect , I didn't realise it was glitter , I love the effect, great die so useful.
    Anne xo

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  65. Hi Sue
    This is a little different,I really like it thanks for the idea,
    Best wishes
    Karen M

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  66. I love this die and it looks great with the glitter. A lovely card Sue, thank you. Xx

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  67. Good Morning Sue
    The Grace Die again so lovely and useful!
    I haven't tried glitter with my Striplet yet!
    Love the card and the colours, had curtains in Green in Striplet pattern in the '60's.
    Take care
    Love Marg

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  68. Hi Sue. What a coincidence, I bought both this striplet and your Grace die only yesterday. Thank you for showing this lovely card. SueL x

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  69. Hi Sue, lovely card sue. love Jean Z xxx

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  70. Really nice card Sue, the ginger card goes really well with glitters used.

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  71. There's something about this card that I love. It reminds me of the sixties. The colours you've used just work beautifully together. Hope you are keeping ok. Best wishes Loraine Jefferis xx

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  72. A lovely card Sue.
    Take Care
    Elaine H X

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  73. Hello Sue and all
    have to have this striplet, so fabulous with the glitter and versatile. So retro and great for men's cards
    hugs
    Muriel x

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  74. Good morning Sue,
    Fabulous card, definitely reminds me of the 60's , would be great for a man's card. Yvonne xx

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  75. Lovely card, Sue. I love your striplet dies they have so many uses.

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  76. Hi Sue, love this striplet, gorgeous colours suitable for everyone. Hugs Theresa xx

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  77. Morning Sue, gorgeous card, love how you have used the striplet by glittering from the back.
    An other gem of an idea from you. Take care everyone, Jess xxx

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  78. Hi Sue,
    Wow, I love this look very retro but with glitter. This striplet is on my list now.
    Beverley W

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  79. Beautiful card Sue and just love how you've used your striplets and the glittering is so pretty

    Anne

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  80. Beautiful card Sue. Love the glittering.

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  81. Hi Sue, love the card and the glittering on the striplet die is fab. I feel inspired again.

    Lisbeth

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  82. I do like this - a good one for the men in our lives perhaps? The glittering is very clever. x

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  83. Hi Sue,
    I wasn't too sure about that striplet before, but after seeing todays card I think I want to add it to my stash. :) It has given me a few ideas. :) Thanks!!
    Pat

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  84. Good morning Sue, this striplet is one of my favourites and the stained glass window you have created is super, love from Jackie xx

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  85. Morning Sue, hope you're alright. Lovely Art Deco card. Take care, Ivy C x

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  86. Hi Sue

    I love the Intertwining Circles die... I think, along with the Greek Island Background, it heads the list of my favourites.

    Jan from NSW (Aus)

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  87. Hi Sue,
    It's another gorgeous card, I love the stained glass background and the intertwining circles striplet is one of my favourites.
    Good for males and teenagers, too.
    Hugs, Rose

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  88. Hi Sue

    Love the Grace die and the striplet looks great glittered from the back. I do love this technique, it looks stunning.

    Lovely card. Like lots of other Wilsonettes I wasn't going to put the striplet die near the top of my list.... Until now!

    Love Helen xxx

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  89. Hi Sue

    Fabulous card love it.

    Hugs to all

    Annx without an "e"

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  90. Great card and use of glittering.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Sue Mac

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  91. Hi Sue.
    I love the card and the colours used on it.
    I used to use glitter a lot when I first started crafting and look foreword
    to doing so again.
    Regards to all,
    Evis M.

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  92. Good Sunday morning Sue,
    stunning card...
    Love the Intertwining Circle Striplet and make a Happy Easter-card in yellow-lightgreen with it. So great to have this die. I have to try this with glitter. It looks fabulous.
    Rolf xxx

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  93. Hi, Sue,
    The circles striplet is ideal for using the stained glass method on isn't it. I love the colours you chose for the glitter, very effective.
    Sending love and hugs to you and your family.
    Bejay x

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  94. Dearest Sue and the wilsonettes,
    NOw why can't i get my favourite style of top made up with these colours as i am more than partial to the varying shades of cinnimon going through to brown shades but of course brown isn't the in colour at the moment. Ah well never mind i will justt need to enjoy your card instead and use that imagination of mine that runs wild at times. Your card is beautiful Sue with the metallics so neatly into their spaces and the top die looking like a "quaich" (a Scots drinking cup normal for whisky and used at wedding ceremonies or given as a christening gift or 18/21 gift to a man or baby boy). Sorry Sue as it's very few times you don't get one of my little gems of imagination or memories but i bet that a few of our Scottish Wilsonettes will see it now that i have pointed it out. Thank you for todays inspired piece of WOW as you set the brain clanking into operation once more. Take care dear friend and sending you hugs and my prayers.
    Well folks we have a right miserable day here at Glenochil and the rotten weather has pinched my lovely hills once more so i hope that wherever you are today you are having a more pleasant day weather wise. I received my prize yesterday and had a wee shot of cutting them out before i got called yet once more by O.H. who thinks he has the flu when all he has is a bad cold which is all baby Harry's fault so O.H. says, poor bairn. I'll tell you i'm awful glad he didn't have a bell beside his bed becuase i would have lost the bell right down his throat. My little legs are painful today with all the climbing yesterday, thank goodness i don't have any more stairs or flights than just the one as the legs would have given up the ghost long before they did.
    Sending hugs to all my Wilsonette friends who could do with a hug or just want one to know that someone is thinking of them.
    Love and crafty hugs
    Norah (Glenochil Village)

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  95. How weird. Just about to use this die for my nieces' cards. Two birthdays this week. Very pretty.

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  96. Hi Sue, another gorgeous card. I do love the look of your 'stain glass' window effect but have not tried it yet. Your circles dies to me is so retro 60's looking.

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  97. dmj from kettering7 February 2016 at 11:28



    I agree, that striplit die is soooo 60's!!!!



    Doreen x

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  98. Hi Sue,

    I love the stained glass look, and as someone else said, it reminds me of chocolate, even drinking chocolate. haha!

    Better keep my mind on making cards !

    I must try using polished glitter, does normal glitter work too??

    I haven't really heard of polished glitter, can anyone enlighten me??

    Love and hugs to you Sue from Dorothy of Baldock

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  99. Hi Sue
    Beautiful card today, the glitter panel is gorgeous, such lovely colours. Take care my lovely lady.
    Love Diane G xxxx

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  100. Love the card but can't get my head round the glitter/stained glass technique. Any chance of a video or is there one I've missed maybe?

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  101. Hi Sue, I remember this gorgeous card from the die launch back in November. I loved it then and still love it now. The stained glass technique is so easy but so very effective. Since you first showed it to us with the Italian collection (I think it was that one) I have used it with several striplets and other dies. All it requires is patience but it is so worth it.

    Thinking of you and your family and hoping that you are managing to come to terms with your loss.

    Frances

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  102. Hi Sue
    Well this was the card that made me buy the circle striplet and I have been waiting for you to tell us how you made it, in the mean time I have made lots of cards using this die and I love it. Will try it now with the polished silk glitters that I bought awhile ago and haven't used!! So thank you Sue for today's beautiful card

    Sending you caring hugs
    Pat

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  103. Found the answer!!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwLyBPL_DaU














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  104. Catwoman - glad you found it, I was just coming back to tell you where it was!

    Frances

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  105. Hello Sue,

    I love today's card, Love the colours you have used,
    you have reminded me I need to get some polished glitter.

    Hope you're getting through this very difficult time,
    my thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Take care, love and hugs, Brenda XXX

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  106. This is a beautiful card Sue - I bought this mini striplet die for doing male cards - which I find so difficult to do - because I like doing pretty, pretty! I also have (and love) the Grace die. Thank you again for the inspiration! Take care, you are in my thoughts - love Gilly R xxx

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  107. This is a pretty card Sue, I even like the colours! Thanks for the inspiration you give us so generously. :)
    Paula x
    (WelshPaula)

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  108. Hi sue,
    Lovely card, really do like this die.

    Hugs pat xx

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  109. Beautiful card...love the colors you used on the striplet....the design really pops as a result. Again, great ideas for guy cards. Jan D., Florida, USA

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  110. Stunning card Sue - hope all is going well. Love the use of glitters in this card. Thinking of you and your family.
    Hugs Elaine xx

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  111. Beautiful card today Sue, the striplets are amazing.

    Thank you

    Lots of love and craftihappiness everyone,

    Pearl x

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  112. Hi Sue,
    The acetate and glitter gives a great effect.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
    Veronique L

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  113. I do like this striplet die, have done something similar using it, but this is another idea with the acetate and glitter too....a really super card, thanks Sue....luv Ursula xx

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  114. Hello Sue.

    I think this is a great idea. Personally I am not a fan of the Intertwining Circle Striplet (I appreciate we all have different tastes )but I love the technique and will try it with another die. I really like the colouring. Thanks for sharing.

    Best wishes

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  115. Hi Sue
    Beautiful earthy colours on this stunning card and the die has a great stained glass window effect.

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  116. Fantastic card Sue with not a thing to criticize :)
    Sending some hugs around as they are needed so much.
    Wishing good things to all xxx

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  117. Hi Sue
    The Intertwineing Circles Striplet is a definite for my collection. Love the colours you have used.
    Margaret xx

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  118. Afternoon Sue, lovely card. Really like the stained glass effect and the circle striplet is another of my favourite dies.
    Wendyx

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  119. Hello Sue,
    Stunning card today, I love that striplet.
    Maureen xxx

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  120. Good afternoon dearest Sue and the lovely Wilsonettes,

    There's so much to love about today's card, everything from the composition...I adore a channel card...to the colours....so rich and autumnal with just a hint of retro charm....to the dies which are simply scrumptious....I will most definitely be purchasing the circular striplet just as soon as my purse strings untangle themselves again:-) I really should try the stained glass technique as I have some polished silk glitters gathering dust in my craftroom, whilst they're not in these beautifully rich colours, more pastel shades, I think the finished product would still work well. Thanks for even more fabulous ideasxxxxx
    I'm afraid life has taken a cruel twist for me the past few days, we were all set to be Strictlyfied yesterday when we got a phone call from my brother saying that he couldn't take us:-( You see, my Step mother had called him saying that my Dad had had a series of strokes a few weeks ago and a heart attack on Friday and that he probably wouldn't last the night. He didn't want anyone to know but she took the decision to tell us anyway since things were very bleak. My brother had to drive down to Liverpool from Stirlingshire overnight to see him and now I am just waiting for the call to say that he has passed away. The strokes have left him paralysed down one side and unable to swallow or breathe on his own so the doctors want to withdraw treatment....he has untreatable lymphoma as well....he's only 69 which is relatively young nowadays, life can be so cruel.
    I don't want to put a downer on the blog, especially after such a traumatic week for Sue, who is still in my thoughts and prayers, but some people may wonder why I hadn't gone to Strictly after all. I can now appreciate the special kind of heartache involved with losing a parent and empathise with you Sue at such a dreadful time. I hope that our prayers have given you the strength to cope and that your memories will be of some comfort to you in time, as I hope that mine will be but at the moment I am in a daze.
    I will try my best to continue to comment, it may prove a comfort and distraction for me, but I just wanted to explain the reason behind any absence on my part in the coming days/weeks.
    Sending cuddles to all my good buddies, I won't name names just now but you know who you arexxxxx and special hugs to anyone going through sad times, ill health, bereavements etcxxxxx

    Love and crafty hugs

    Laine1972xxxx

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    1. Awww Lorraine. I'm sorry to hear ur dad isn't great. I'm thinking of u pet as always xx

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  121. Good afternoon Sue, I don't think there's anything else I can say about this lovely card as it's already been said :-)) hoping you are holding up OK, hugs, Theresa x

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  122. Laine - so sorry to read about your father, seems he has been having a really tough time of late. Yes, life can be so cruel.
    You'll have another Gleb day for sure. Sending hugs. And to you partner-in-crime Yvonne too.

    'P'

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  123. it's gorgeous love all the different glitter paper, great design Sue
    Gr Karin

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  124. Just love the intertwining circle striplet die. Must purchase - I appear to be going through a circles and bubbles phase - as you do!

    Susan x

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  125. This card is such a great idea, I love the striplet and how you treated it with the different colors. Such a great way to make the striplet pop!!!!

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  126. Wow Sue. Another idea for the striplet which I am finding so useful.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  127. Gorgeous card Sue. I love the colours of the glitter, its stunning. That striplet die is fastly becoming one of the most popular ones.

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  128. Hi Sue, third time lucky I hope been trying since 6 o'clock this morning but my connection keeps disappearing. This is a beautiful card and this striplet is one of my favourites.
    Nancyd xx

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  129. Beautiful Sue, The striplet looks amazing.
    Love Val x

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  130. Something different but it turned out really nice....love the color combo....tfs
    well done Sue

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  131. Great card!
    I really like that new Grace die.

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  132. Gorgeous striplet die love the colours you have used and they do remind me of chocolate too. Then maybe because I'm trying to be good and lose some weight after putting on over xmas.
    Hugs and thinking of everyone who needs itCraftyJacq
    XX

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  133. Oh dear sue, what have you done !!!! I thought I would have a go at this technique. I used this striplet die. I now have glitter everywhere!!!! All over the desk, all over me and even the dog is shimmering !!!! I love the effect though. The card is stunning. Hopefully mine will look ok when it is put together. Lol
    Luv
    Karen xx

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  134. Love the stained glass glitter technique

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  135. Love the technique but not too sure about the retro circles.xx

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  136. Hello Sue,
    Once again a real winner of a card! I love this technique and it looks lovely with this striplet.
    Love the colours too.
    Sending you love and hugs!
    Myra xxx

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  137. Can use the striplet colourway/design to make a nice mans card.

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  138. Hi Sue. A beautiful card. Love this technique and the colours that you have used xxx

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  139. What a beautiful creation Sue, really lovely and very classy

    Hugs Pam

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  140. Hi Sue
    Beautiful card & love the Intertwining Circle Striplet Die which looks very retro & amazing with being glittered in those lovely rich colours.
    Pretty & delicate sentiment plaque & I think the Grace dies are so elegant.
    Stunning as always Sue..

    Crafty Hugs
    Haze T xx (Norwich)

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  141. Hi Sue,

    I really love this striplet, the cards you have made with it are so lovely. Sending love and hugs to you and your family.

    Yvonne really sorry your having a bad time, big hugs for you and poor Marjorie x

    Laine I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad, life can be so cruel. Big hugs to you lovely lady x

    Thoughts and prayers are with everyone having a rough time right now x

    Hugs
    Linda xx

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  142. this just confirms that i need that striplet. love the way you have filled it in. it would make a great male card, hugs xx

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  143. Hi a Sue
    Lovely lovely card today.

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  144. Hi Sue

    I love it! This is exactly why I want the circles striplet... For colour, glitter, pearlescants, mica... Aaaaah! I think its very 60's, a bit Mary Quant even. The whole card is very pretty and very achievable.

    Sending you the biggest hugs Sue, and to all your family. Nothing I say will take away the sense of loss I know, just know I'm thinking of you all XXX

    Tracy, lol I buy a lot of dies (and other stuff) I haven't used yet! I think of it as having incentive value. Thanks for asking about Nanna, I hope you're OK too, hugs XXX

    Laine, life is so unfair sometimes. To know that the next call could be *that* call... Thinking of you, your Dad and all your family at such a sad time. Reaching out to give you a big comforting hug xxx

    Molly, Melody and family, hugs xxx

    My Nanna today informed me she's a "tough old bird" (proper Suffolker, my Nan) apparently having fluid drained from her lungs won't be holding her back for long. She intends to be home in a couple of days and driving again not long after. Her husband is a fair few years younger so I know he'll be able to keep an eye and not let her rush things.

    Sending hugs to everybody, My thoughts with everyone having a tough or sad time, extra special hugs to you XXX

    T x

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  145. Beautiful card!! Love the bottom panel!!The circles striplet is awesome!! Sending you hugs!
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  146. Beautiful card Sue. I love this colour combination and frequently use it myself
    Corrine X

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  147. Hi Sue and all your crafty crew
    What a stunning card today. it has been cold and wet here today and this is to me very warm
    Hope you are being supported throughout this sad time
    Hugs to you and anyone else who needs one
    Theresa xx

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  148. Hi Sue. WOW !!! Another fantastic card !!! This is another card that I would really love to have a go at making Sue, just like yesterday's card !!! I just cannot wait until pay day when I am hoping to buy the Grace set of dies that I have wanted since I very first saw them. (They have now reached the top of my list.) I also love the intertwining circles Striplet as I just love the wonderful pattern of it. As you have done Sue, I think it is a great die to use with glitters or even using your infill technique where you fill in the die patterns with different colours of the same die pieces. ( Which I really love to do as I find it very calming and therapeutic.) Some fantastic patterns and colour combinations can be created making a different card every time using the exact same dies !!! I do love to get great value from my dies. I love your Elegant lace edger dies to. Basically I love all your dies Sue. (Sorry I hope I got the name right.) Well I really hope I can make something similar to both yesterdays and today's cards Sue. I have both male and female Birthdays coming up
    soon. Thank you for sharing another beautiful card today Sue. I am thinking of you everyday. Sending you lots of love and hugs from Tres x x x

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  149. Hi Sue
    Well I told you that I didn't like this striplet but somehow it sort of grows on me. Liked it when you did the gradation with the glitters too!

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  150. Hi Sue,
    I love this striplet and it has made a very stunning card, you are so clever. Love the dies Di B. xand the colouring.

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  151. Hi Sue and everyone.
    I love this card Sue and I will now just have to get the circle die
    asap. Love how you put different colours in it.
    Sending you special hugs and hope you are ok.

    Yvonne- so sorry to hear of your friend and that you are
    not feeling so good. Please take care, hugs x
    Lorraine- Sending you hugs, so sorry to hear about your dad.
    Take care x
    Wheelybad- like your Nanna :-) Hope she be ok x
    Tracy- hope you are fine and have some nice time crafting
    when you can, hugs x
    My thoughts are with Saba, Melody and to anyone else who
    have lost a loved one or to anyone who are ill or in
    hospital I wish you better. Also hope that our missing
    friends are soon coming back. We miss you!

    Warm hugs to all ,be careful if going out in this wind
    we seem to have tonight, Maria x

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  152. Hi Sue,
    I too like the retro look, also loving the circle die, which I promised myself to use more, I also love the ginger card you've used
    Thankyou for sharing
    Marlene O xx

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  153. love this striplet die ,Laura O

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  154. Hi Sue and the amazing Wilsonettes! Sue, this card is beautiful and I can't wait to try this glitter on acetate technique!!! Sending comforting hugs your way.

    Yvonne, I know it's so hard to see someone you love losing a battle. Hugs!
    Laine, my heart goes out to you. Your dad is such a young man and I know your heart is breaking.
    Wheely Bad, it sounds like your Nanna is on the "road" to recovery. Sounds like she'll be driving before long. Hugs.
    Norah, stay safe in the bad weather. Men make the worst patients...one sneeze and they think they're dying lol. Good luck with that.
    Tracy, I,too have many more dies than I have actually used. At least I know they're there if I need them.

    Have to go now, the Super Bowl is about to begin!
    Hugs to all and pleasant dreams

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  155. Hello Sue
    Lovely card today. This die is so versatile and I really like the colours you have used.
    Thinking of you.
    Lesley S x

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  156. Hi Sue,

    What a good idea!!! Love it.

    Thinking of you Sue.

    Much Love,

    Shirley T.

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  157. HI SUE
    FAB AND MODERN.
    BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
    NADINE HUG XXX

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  158. Gorgeous card. Love the way you've used the Intertwining Circles die, so reminds me of the '60's. Must give this a try.
    Take care everyone.

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  159. Love the striplet Sue, it's ideal for a masculine card.

    Love
    Meg
    xxx

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  160. I really do like that striplet die - it reminds me so much of a 60s design, and every time you use it, it's like a different die! Thanks so much, Susan x

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  161. Love this, a great way to use this striplet, it seems to be a natural way to use it.

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  162. Oh Sue this is a brilliant card.Like others I see the swinging sixties in it, I also think it has a look of Art Deco. Colours are great. Thinking of you and your Daughter and family. Take care Sue

    Regards
    Lorraine - Scotland
    xxx

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  163. Beautiful card!! LOVE the crispness of it!! TFS!

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  164. This is fabulous and looks so much fun, crafty hugs Julie laz xxx

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  165. Hi Sue
    Another wonderful card its amazing what can be achieved with a striplet die
    Hugs
    Jennywren

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  166. Hi Sue
    Missedthis post - must have been dashing off to work>
    Love this striplet it is so useful - however which way you use it.
    Love it!
    Anne M xxx

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