Thursday 4 February 2016

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Hello there my crafty friends!  A very feminine card for the video creation today.  I show how to layer up the lovely Hannah die and trim the Ornate Octagon to change the way it looks and make a pretty ribbon flower!












 The finished dimensions are 7 1/4" x  8 1/2" in size.  All for now, Sue x

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179 comments:

Pam said...

Beautiful card, just lovely.
Hugs to Sue and family, daily hugs to Melody Francis and family, Tracey too and all on the blog.

hollyberry said...

Really beautiful card. Thank you Sue,thinking of you and your family,

tracy w said...

Hi Sue
Another stunning card and video loving the new dies thank you tracyw x

nancyd said...

Morning Sue, a gorgeous card off to watch video. Nancyd xx

Jan.moogie said...

Stunning gorgeous beautiful card today Sue, will watch the video later. Hugs xxxxxxxxx

Yvonne H said...

Good morning Sue,
Absolutely stunning card. Thinking of you & your family. Yvonne xx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a gorgeous card today, will be watching the video in a minute, just got to check out the other blogs. I am intrigued to see how you do the flower.

Thinking of you and your family, hugs xx

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

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you, the card is beautiful and a great video too.
Take care Sue,at this very sad time, It is one day at a time.
Sending big hugs Kitty.

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
Lovely flower. Will watch when I get time but have a long drive to work today.
Beautiful card and in such pretty colours.
Anne M xxx

auscrafts said...

Lovely flower. Will watch video later

Hazel said...

Girgeous card Sue. Thinking of you and your family. Hazel X

Unknown said...

To My Very Special Dearest Friend Sue,
I've Just Loved Watching Your Outstanding Video Which
Was So Informstive With So Many Great Tips And Techniques
Thank You So Much For Sharing.
I Love The Soft Colour Palette You've Chosen The Coconut White/Sky Blue
It Makes You Think Of Spring.
Great Use Of Die, "The Ornate Octagan Striplet," "The Fabulous Beautiful Hannah Die"
Adding The Diamond Sprinkles.
Then Adding A Stunning Flower That You Created From The Very Pretty Ribbon.
I Love To Watch Your Videos You Inspire Me So Very Much And I Personally Thank You For
That.
Take Care My Dearest Friend
Warmest Wishes To Colin
Love And Huge Hugs
From Sam xxx
Hugs To All Wilsonettes
Huge Hugs To Dearest Lancashire Steph x

Loraine Jefferis said...

Beautiful card Sue. I love the flower. Will watch video later at my leisure to see how you did it. Keep your pecker up thinking of you at this sad time. Best wishes Loraine Jefferis xx

Unknown said...

Morning Sue
Another great card and so pretty. I especially like the layering
Nicola x

CraftySuetoo said...

Hello Sue. Pretty card, very delicate looking, like June I can't wait to see how you made the flower. Thinking of you and your family. Sue XXX

JAO said...

Interesting card. Sue, I hope you are finding some peaceful time.

Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda said...

Good morning Sue, what a beautiful looking card!!!
Off to watch video!!! Flower looks gorgeous!!!
Thinking of you and your family!!!
Loopy Lynda xxx

Sandy G said...

Hi Sue
A very pretty and lacy card. It looks like fine gossamer. Thank you for sharing. Thinking of you and your family.
Hugs.

Claudia - die Hobbystrickerin said...

Good morning, what a fantastic video for a wonderful card - I love the way to make this roses. Great! Claudy

Wacki Macky said...

Beautiful card today Sue.

The colours and shapes are great and the rose is fabulous. It shows off the dies to perfection.

Hope you are bearing up under the loss of your Mom,

Lots of love and craftihappiness everyone,

Pearl x

Nanna Tina said...

Hi Sue
Stunning card, just treat myself to a couple of your dies the hearts and the new Happy birthday for hubby's birthday and our anniversary next month
Happy crafting
Love and hugs to all
Love Tina xxxx

Anonymous said...

Lovely card Sue.will be watching video later. JJxx

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
A beautiful blue and white card, I didn't think I needed the ornate octagon striplet but you are changing my mind on that. The Hannah looks lovely too with the bling behind. Definitely going to have another try at making the rose, not too successful last time :-(. Fabulous video as always
Hugs, take care
Muriel x

Linda Graham said...

Lovely card Sue,love how delicate and lacy it looks,thank you,Linda x

Crisco said...

What an amazing card ... so lovely.

Unknown said...

GM Sue. Lovely card. My ribbon roses never look as good as yours! Haven't made one in ages. Will watch the video and try again.

carol edwards said...

Beautiful card Sue. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time x

carol edwards said...

Beautiful card Sue. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time x

Karen Derbyshire said...

Lovely card Sue, as always. Going to watch the video now.

Unknown said...

Good Morning Sue,
stunning card. I just love the flower and look forward to watching the videoo later.
Thinking of you Sue.
With love Val in Spain x

PharmacyMichele said...

Gorgeous card, really lovely.

Michele

A Happercrafter6 said...

Good morning Sue. Another lovely card in a delicate shade of blue.
Jan
Northampton

TDQ Karen said...

So pretty and delicate. Beautiful.sending hugs xx

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, A very pretty card, with a gorgeous ribbon flower. Will watch video later, off to Dentist first thing yuck !!!
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Unknown said...

Thinking of you and your family

Beautiful card, love the rose

Carol

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue this card is beautiful. I do have the Hannah die I am looking to seeing how you used it in the video. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take care. Hugs Jackie

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, hope you are bearing up. This card is really stunning, great dies and lovely soft colours. The rose is superb. Take care. Bx

Debra K. said...

Beautiful card! The flower is gorgeous. Debra x

marg said...

Hello Sue
I will watch Video later!
Till then..... pretty card Sue!
Take care
Love Marg

alimecca said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful card, love the colours you have chosen . Off now to watch the video whilst having my coffee.
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
Love and hugs to all especially Sue, Tracy, Melody and Francis, love Alison xxx

lilian said...


Hi Sue, what a super card, blue is my favourite colour, the ribbon rose is lovely will look forward to seeing how it's made.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall.

Patricia said...

Morning Sue,,
Another stunning card.
Off to watch and learn
Thinking of you xxx

dmj from kettering said...



That flower just sets it off, lovely card!!

Hugs,


Doreen x

sandieann21 said...

A beautiful delicate card. I love the gentle colours. You are so good to be thinking of us at this time. Big hugs from us here in Grimsby xx

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
I really enjoy video days, today's card is absolutely gorgeous! It did take me quite a few goes to make the flowers but did manage it in the end.
Thinking of you and your family!
Hugs x
Heather T

Anonymous said...

A beautiful sophisticated card Sue.
Really enjoyed the video, thank you.

Jan on the Fosse said...


Good Morning Sue
Gorgeous card thank you.
Thinking about you and all your family.
Take care Jan

crossstitchmarg said...

Hi Sue,
A beautiful card today, I love the colours you have used.
Thinking of you and your family today.
Maggie

granny sue said...

Hi Sue. Lovely. Off to London today so will have to watch your video much later. Stay strong. SueL x

Gloria Robey said...

Morning Sue your card looks amazing lovely gentle colours you have used. Will look at video later .Gloria (Sidcup) xx

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue. A fabulous card using two gorgeous new dies, a real work of art.x

Anonymous said...

Good morning Sue will watch the video later but something I think but forget to say is how good your photos are! Today's pictures really show the detail and shine. Thinking of you Jackie xx

Sonia Stephenson said...

Hi Sue. Another beautiful card today - love it :-) Hugs to all xxx

Chris Curry said...

There is nothing not to love about this card, it is just gorgeous. I do seem to have the wrong video so will check again later. Thank you Sue, thinking of you a lot at this time. Xx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Wow that is gorgeous and I love th flower

nattyboots said...

Lovely card Sue , i will watch your video later. Sending you big hugs
Elaine H X

Annie Stamps said...

What a lovely card. I love the Hannah die, it looks so delicate.

Annie P
xxx

Wendy L said...

This is gorgeous Sue, such a delicate die, beautiful, xxx

Izzy said...

Hi Sue,

Just gorgeous!...Hannah and the Ornate Octagon work beautifully together and the satin-edged ribbon flower is the perfect frothy accompaniment for them

Izzy

Evis M said...

Hi Sue,
I just love this card. It is so delicate and the colours are just right.
Do take care of yourself.
Regards,
Evis M.

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card, I look forward to watching the video.
B xx

Tressa said...

Lovely card. Specially like what you did with the octagon striplet, I will certainly give this a try.

Teress

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue. What a beautiful blue and white creation today. Very feminine and delicate looking. Thanks for another great video. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time xx.
Take care everyone.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x

Anne said...

This is stunning, Sue - love it.

Anne (Northampton)

Dragonsnap2, Hinckley said...

What a beautiful delicate card. Thanks, Sue. Looking forward to the video.
Take care.
D x

Heather Treble said...

Hi Sue,
A beautiful and delicate card, love the colours too.
Thanks,
Heather

Marion said...

Hi Sue beautiful card ,love the colour
and enjoyed the video too.
Marion H

iReneM said...



A beautiful card, Sue :)

I always enjoy your videos

x

Jean Z said...

I love this card will watch video later. love Jean Z xxx

Nannieflash said...

Good Morning Sue, another beautiful card I love your flower that finishes it of and the whole card design is stunning. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

June Horrocks said...

Love this card it's just beautiful the flower is very pretty thank you sue xxxxxxjune Horrocks Thinking of you xxxxxx

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
A lovely card, had the Hannah die for Christmas it's so pretty, love it.
Thank you for another informative video.
My thoughts are with you.
Lydia
X

Nanny Jo said...

Hi, Sue...I don't have to take the grandchildren to school today, so I had the time to watch your video!! I love the card, it's so pretty, and I was fascinated (as always!) watching you make the flower. I WILL master it! lol Jo xx

Scottydog said...

A very pretty card today Sue in a shade of my favourite colour - blue. The Hannah die is on my birthday list as it has a lovely delicate, almost cobwebby look to it. (Hate spiders but love cobwebs! Lol!) Love the way you made the flower but can imagine myself getting into a lovely muddle with that. Thank you!

Thinking of you at this sad time Sue - take care.
Also thinking of Francis & Melody and Molly & family. Missing you both Molly & Melody.

rolfi said...

You create a beautiful stunner, Sue, I like the colour very much as well.
Best wishes
Rolf xxx

Nananne said...

Beautiful card, thinking of you.
Anne xo

gwen70 said...

Stunning card Sue

Unknown said...

Hello Sue - a very lovely card - thank you.

I am so very sorry to hear about your Mom. You and your family are in our thoughts.

With very warmest wishes

Christine
xxx

Jackie Meechan said...

This is gorgeous love how delicate it looks and love the colour.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
XX

Steph Cotterill said...

Such beautiful colour's today Sue which brings such delicacy to this sample today, finished off with your sweet ribbon rose. I look forward to watching your tutorial later when I can concentrate.
Can't get you out of my mind. Age doesn't come into the equation when you are trying to make sense of just what happened, so I'm thinking of you so much as we've both just gone through a similar shock.

In my heart and thoughts.
Hugs.
Lancashire Steph xx

TOB said...

Hi Sue, gorgeous card. Steph good to see you back.
Special hugs to you Sue
Love Theresa xx

Janette MacArthur said...

Good morning Sue - thoughts are with you at this sad time. Such a beautiful card today - must get the Hannah die - it is gorgeous!
Janette X

hazel young said...

Stunning card Sue x xhazel

Hilary Bunker said...

Hallo Sue What a lovely card. Thankyou for sharing your ideas with us once again. The vidio is so clear and easy to follow. I simply must have a go at making that delightfull rose. Thank you again.
My thoughts are with you
love Hilary

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - this is a brilliant card and so delicate, in one of my favourite colours too. Thank you for giving us yet more ideas. Sending love and best wishes to you
YvonneMayxx

Beryl said...

Beautiful card Sue.

Kate's Cards said...

Stunning. xxx

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card today, Sue, My Mum was a 'blue' lady and would have loved this one - and I guess your Mom too. Had a wee look back yesterday at the 90th birthday pictures, she was having such a great time and you all looked so so happy. Did she ever get to wear the jeans I wonder?
Late as lost broadband this morning so will get back to video later. The day is fast disappearing!

'P' in Wales

Crafty Cruiser said...

Absolutely stunning!
Doreen R

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, lovely card very delicate, love the rose,
Off to watch and learn, take care, Jess xxx

Glenharon said...

Dearest Sue and the Wilsonettes,
What an absolutely beautiful card and i love the satin edged chiffon flower that you have made with the ribbon flower, it is a beautiful shade of blue. That baby blue that you have used is so pretty, such a lovely shade of blue. Now i just ordered card last week because of your card colours and now i'm going to have to order or see if i can get this one as well as it wasn't in stock last week. A stunning card flower and even though i have absolutely none of what you have used i will endeavour to try with dies that i do have. Sending hugs to you dear friend through hyper space just to let you know you are thought about.
Well folks it's a lovely day here in the Glenochil Valley and hillfoots with the sun shining, now for anyone that has forgotten what one of those is it's that big yellow thing in the sky after the moon has been. lol. It's no too cold either which makes a nice change as well. I think i will take advantage of it and get my washing outside whiles its nice as i love the smell of a freshly washload that has been outside to dry, sad i know.
Tracey flower i hope you are feeling better today from your latest dose, but sending you hugs anyway just to let you know i'm thinking about you.
Barbara(Saba) hugs coming your way flower as well, i hope that you are a bit brighter soon. Jim comes into my life most days where it's because i would still love to be able to strangle him at some of the things he got up to or whether it's just because i miss him and some of the things he got up to. I wonder just how much like my dad he would look like now as he was dad's spit as a baby just he had black hair instead of blonde. Anyway flower, i hope that you can have memories like i have off Val and what she did or said when the heartache simmers down.
To all my Wilsonette friends that need or could just do with a hug i am sending them to you, take care everyone and have a good day
Love and crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil Village)

weefortune said...

Another Stunning card Sue, apologies that I do not get the chance to comment everyday but life's preety hectic at the moment but I always have a quick look at the card. Hugs Elaine xx

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a very pretty card that I like a lot. The flower is beautiful and I shall be watching the video later to see just how you have made this little gem. Thinking of you and the family.

Patricia St Martin - welcome to the friendliest blog on the block.

Frances

Tina T said...

Hi Sue,
Yes another beautiful card,so clean and elegant in the blue and white.
These dies really do well
together..
Need to buy these!!!!!
Crafty hugs
Love from
Tina Thompson (Hull)

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Gorgeous card so elegant and pretty.

Thinking of you and your family sending you love and hugs.

Hugs to all

Annx without an "e"

lilysmum said...

Beeatiful, delicate card Sue. I think the colours are just right for this design.
Hugs, Theresa xx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card and as ever a great video
Thinking of you and sending caring hugs
Pat xxx

JosieB said...

Dear Sue,
Firstly deepest condolences to you and your family. Family as you know is a very precious thing, especially your Mom thinking of you at this very sad time.

I would like to say thank you for all your lovely cards and inspiration you give
to us all.
Best wishes
JosieB (Nana Josie)x

jennywren said...

Hi Sue
I like this card a lot, will have to find time to view video later today.
Take Care
Jennywren xx

gingernuts said...

Beautiful card. would love to win Mavis L x

My thoughts are with you at this sad time. God Bless

Pen Sunshinepen said...

Beautiful card and the video is great. So useful

Crafty hugs Pen x

vivjose said...

Thoughts are with you and your family.
Thank you for the inspiration and beautiful cards you give us every day x

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Very intricate and pretty. Lovely colours and I love the flower. Thanks for your video.

Littlelamb said...

Beautiful card Sue. Going to watch the video later. Thinking of you and your family.

gailgale said...

Another Beautiful card!!!

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue, what a very pretty card again today (maybe because it is blue and white). Love the dies but I particularly like the flower. Thank you

Lisbeth

Paula said...

What a pretty card today Sue, so delicate, and I love the colours. I'm going to make my usual cup of tea so I can sit and watch the video in comfort! What more could I want but a cuppa and a Sue Wilson video?? :)
Paula x
(WelshPaula)

Pat said...

Thanks for the video Sue. Love the card and the ribbon flower is beautiful.
Pat Platt xxxx

My die arrived this morning. Thank you so very much. It is gorgeous!!!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful video. Love the ribbon flower...will definitely give that a try. Because I've seen you use the Tool N One so much, I did purchase one and it really is a time saver. I love the die you trimmed the border off of...nice way to make backgrounds.

Hope you are well.

Jan D., Florida, USA

Gillyflower said...

Another beautiful card Sue - take care, Gilly R xxx

Suebak said...

Hello Sue,

Love the Hanagh die on today's card. The octagon die finishes the card off nicely. Not too much on the card - I am liking simplicity at present as in your new clean lines word dies - and delightful colours on today's card.

Best wishes.

Yorks butterfly said...

Great Video Sue, and an absolutely lovely card, Love the way you have used the Hannah Die and the flower on the Octagon Striplet and just finishes off the card.
Wendyx

Lynn Dalby said...

Hello Sue.

Lovely Card. I really like the clean and simple look. The dies you have used are very pretty and your trimming of the Ornate Octagon is a great idea. I love the sparkly centre and your floral element. Thanks for sharing.

Best wishes

Jean said...

So very soft and pretty!

shabbycraftcabin said...

Beautiful card. Hugs, Ivy C x

Rosemary Stickland said...

Stunning card.
Rosemary xx

Nana on the Hill said...

Another lovely card with your beautiful new dies, thanks Sue x

Maureen B. said...

This card is super Sue, using my very favourite die Hannah. It really is going to be my first buy. Thank you and thoughts are with you and your family. Hugs Maureen (mem)

Jan's Paper Flowers said...

Wow Sue, gorgeous card!!!! I've already watched the video twice...I love how you made the beautiful ribbon rose. I must give a try.
Sending you comforting hugs!
Hugs also to all of the amazing Wilsonettes.

Have a beautiful day everyone!

Lesley said...

Really like this card, the dies,the colours and the beautiful flower.

Anonymous said...

Theresa says
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
A very pretty card today x I love everything about it x will watch the video later as my treat for finishing my chores and am reallylooking forward to it x thinking of you and your family sue x
Theresa w xxx

Myra said...

Hello Sue,
This really is a beauty today! I love everything about it and I must make ribbon roses again! They are so pretty and I have some of that ribbon. It ties beautifully too!
Thinking of you and sending love.
Love too to Melody and Molly. We miss you.
Love to Tracy - keep going - you are doing really well!
Love to my friend Barbara too! Xxxxx

terrie said...

Such a beautiful card....I like the layout and the color....
very nice Sue

Pam said...

Just to say Thank you Sue and Creative Expressions staff, I have just received my beautiful New Zealand Background die from thie blog draw. It is exquisite, I am so pleased.

Jane Franklin said...

Gosh this is so pretty this card, love it. Best wishes to all jxxx

Eunice said...

This card is so delicate!!! love the look and love the fact of how simple it is to do.

Aspiring crafter said...

Dear Sue ,a beautiful card and will watch video shortly.
You are In my thoughts Sue ,
XxxxxRuth

Jeanie said...

Hello Sue
I am so sorry to hear your sad news my thoughts and Prayers with you and Family .
and all your craft family too god bless Jeanie

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue
A lovely card again today and the video explains it all.
Thinking of you.
Lesley S x

barbara macaskill said...

WOw! What a stunner! LOVE this card and loving how ornate the center focal point is!! TFS!

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Such a beautiful card and thanks for the video to show us how to achieve this. Your rose is gorgeous, you make it look so easy but I can assure you it isn't when it's in my mitts.
You are in my thoughts.
Hugs, Rose

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Beautiful again. Love the flower.

Kathy Baker said...

Hi Sue a beautiful card I love the colours and thanks again for the videos demonstrating your lovely cards, hope you are ok and thinking of you
Kathy B Tolleshunt Major x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card and I love the soft blue colour,Isn't the flower very clever.

nzillingworth said...

HI SUE
FABULOUS ELEGANT CARD,LOVE THE DIES.
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX

Unknown said...

Hi sue.
Love ur card. Adore that flower I must give it a go use up some of my ribbon that I have loads of but never use. Lol

Thank u for my HAPPY die set I received it this morning so it put a smile on my face knowing it was from you but then I was sad thinking of what u were going through just now and wish I could give u a cuddle. So it'll just need to be a virtual one for now.

Love to all xx

ursula said...

Thank you Sue, a really really beautiful card today, love the way you made that rose, will give it a try....love all your new dies....luv Ursula xx

Suzzette Yandle said...

Exquisite design today. You have inspired me to make a ribbon rose. All I have to get is the red-line tape! Thanks for the video.

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
Another wonderful card my friend
Hope you are managing to get time to yourself
In my thoughts and prayers xxxx

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

So,so pretty Sue. Thinking of you and your family x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue,
Really pretty card today, love the blue and white together...stunning!
Thinking of you and your family, take care.
Love Janet x
from Wakefield

Janet Wilson said...

Very pretty card, love the ribbon flower

Maria said...

Afternoon Sue and everyone.
Beautiful card, looks a bit like a spiders web.
Gorgeous colour too.

Sending many hugs to you and your family.
also to Saba, Tracy, Wheelybad, Melody, Yvonne,
Val,Lorraine,Patricia,Tracy and to anyone else who
need one especially

Maria x

Unknown said...

Evening Sue what a beautiful card and the design is wonderful
Thinking of you

Debs A xx
Debs Cards

Diane Green said...

Hi Sue
What a beautiful card, the Hannah die is very pretty. I love the ribbon flowe, I must try that.
You are in my thoughts
Love Diane G xxxxx

Karen Drew said...

So intricate and beautiful
Luv
Karen xx

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card......but I'm sure that's the last thing on your mind right now!!! I've just heard about your terribly sad news!!! Sending you much love, big hugs and deepest condolences!!! Take care of yourself....it really is so painful....
Love
Sam
xxxxx

CraftyJo said...

Very nice.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Wow this looks so delicate and pretty - just lovely.
Beverley W

Dawn Holben said...

Gorgeous card Sue, I love the pretty detail on the new die and love
that lovely blue.
The flower is beautiful and I will try it but not sure I will end up with a flower at the end lol

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

Beautiful card. I love the ribbon flower. It fits perfectly with the design.

Not watched the video yet, looking forward to it later.

Thinking of you

Love Helen xxx

liz spooner said...

Gorgeous card Sue. Love the blue and white.xx

Elsie Smith said...

Hi Sue. A beautiful card, love the way you have used the Hannah die.xx

Theresa said...

beautiful card. very delicate. awesome flower, hugs xx

Brenda said...

Hello Sue,
Love todays card, it looks so fine and delicate.

Hope you are alright, sending a very gentle hug.
Love Brenda xxx

Barbara said...

Gorgeous card Sue!
Hope you are holding up and have plenty of support from your family.

Princess Pixie! said...

Evening Sue
Beautiful card. I love blue and white combos and with another exquisite idea on how to put your fabulous dies together in a new way it is a winner x
I visited an elderly neighbour in hospital yesterday evening. Her name is Marjorie and she is 94 and she has lived in the road for over 60 years. She is a remarkable lady, always been as strong as an ox, still driving, having taken her advanced driving test when she was 82. Fabulous company with so many wonderful tales to delight her listeners. We have had the pleasure of her company for the last 4 Christmas's for dinner as she has no children and her husband passed away 13 years ago. Sadly, she had a stroke on Sunday so my neighbour and I visited her yesterday and it is heart-breaking to see how frail and sad she looked. Frail could never have been a word to describe her prior to Sunday despite her age.
It is very early days and we do not know what the prognosis is but I know that this is going to be so hard for Marjorie. She is an incredibly proud lady and very independent and will not enjoy having to rely on others for anything at all.
It gives one food for thought when we are reminded how fragile and uncertain life can be. We have no idea exactly what is around the corner and we really need to embrace small pleasures with fervour.
I am off for an early night as I am feeling a little worn out. I have felt quite emotional over the last few days and it seems to be more tiring than having nothing to worry about - If you know what I mean?!!
Sending love and hugs to everyone - extra squeezes to those who really need them x Sue - warm and healing hugs to you x
'See' you tomorrow.
Crafty hugs
Yvonne
x

Berina RGA said...

Such a beautiful card!! Love all the die cuts!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

nannapat said...

Beautiful creation today Sue. The blue and white look so lovely together and your ribbon flower is stunning. Pat x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Another beautiful in blue card, love the new dies too
Marlene O xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful card. Thank you for the demo.
Veronique L

Tres said...

Hi Sue. I absolutely love todays card !!! Your Hannah die is really beautiful and looks fantastic layered up the way you have done it with the glitter. The coconut white and sky blue colour combo looks so lovely together. This is a beautiful delicate die with stunning detail Sue. One of my favourite dies at the moment is the Ornate Octagon Striplet. I have used it on various projects and I love it even more every time I use it !!! It is such a fantastic design and as soon as I very first saw it I instantly fell in love with it. I knew it was perfect for me !! It looks gorgeous done as white on white. I really like your ribbon flower to. Thankyou Sue for another gorgeous masterpiece.

I do hope you are OK today Sue. I am thinking of you. Sending you much love and hugs from Tres x x x

Sending love to everyone from Tres x x x

Dorothy of Baldock, GB said...

Hi Sue,

I love this card, so delightful.

Love and hugs from Dorothy of Baldock.

hazel said...

Hi Sue
What a stunning card this is. The colours are so beautiful
Take care
Hazel G XX

Di said...

Hi Sue,
Stunning, so feminine and gorgeous, love the way you made the flower will have to give it a go. The Hannah die is beautiful.
Di B. x

julie laz said...

Love it sue, crafty hugs Julie laz xxx

Shirley T. said...

Hi Sue,

Love it. Absolutely gorgeous.

Much love,

Shirley T. xxx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue,

Fabulous card, I love the flowers.

Yvonne how awful for poor Marjorie, I'm sure she was pleased to see you though. Big hugs for you and Marjorie x

Hope everyone is as well as can be.

Hugs
Linda xx

Sandy H said...

Stunning card, gorgeous flower. You make it look so easy.
Take care everyone.

Sassy said...

I always love your videos and this one is no exception. I really enjoyed the creation of the flower for this card too. A beautiful crafted card.
Sandra Smith

Unknown said...

Q a beautiful card Sue. I was surprised how easy it looks to create a flower from ribbon. I would never have thought of that. Thank you Sue. Have a great day everybody
Hugs Sylvia xx

Stella Munn said...

Really pretty Sue. Might have to give in & get the Octagan.........got the willpower of a gnat!!! Lotsaluv xx

DeCor said...

A lovely card today Sue. I agree with Stella have to get the Octagan! Hub says I can have a treat. Now the hard part.....deciding what to get! Thank you for your posts. You and your family are very much in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Another stunning, beautiful card & love everything about it, Gorgeous as always
& very feminine & love the pretty colour.

Crafty Hugs
Haze T xx (Norwich)

Laura O said...

another stunning card Sue ,love the dies ,Laura O

Tami Grant said...

A beautiful card and I think I have those dies or close to them so I may be able to something similar. Thanks for the great idea!

Vie carter said...

A very pretty card, would suit many occasions

Vie
X

Jean Bullock said...

I am visiting late but wanted you to know how much I like the card. I pinned of course. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/415386765611741768/

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
Well this card is a winner for me! I always love that flower made with the ribbon but can never quite get mine to look like yours!