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Thursday 7 July 2016
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Hi crafters! The Pierced Roses Mini Background makes a beautiful card and today's video shows you just how easy it is to add colour to it for a quick card.
The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x 7 1/2" in size. All for now, Sue x
Gorgeous, such a lovely card. I'm going to try this one as I have the die. Tracey, hope you got that difficult sad business out of the way yesterday, your dad must be so proud of his girls and their inner strength, I know we are. Elaine, big hugs for your boys, hope Andrew is still eating well, and starting to improve. Tina and Mick, continued hugs for Micks recovery. Norah, how is Rory, hope he is improving. Steph, please just rest until they get your breathing sorted. To all who are not well or sad, hugs to all.
Stunning Sue. Have always been really fond of this sample whenever it's been shown. Thanks so much for giving us a tutorial on this beautiful background. Have an enjoyable day, and I'll send my usual hugs to you and Sam. My thoughts and love go to our Tina E during this awful sad time again, why you ?!! xxx
To My Very Special Dear Friend Sue, Today's Card And Video Is Just Outstanding I Love The Very Beautiful Card I've Watched The Video Recently On You Tube But It Was Great To Watch Again As Your Tips And Techniques Always Just Amaze Me, I'm In Total Awe Of You And I Will Always Be, Your Artwork Is Truly Excellent, And Your Designs Are Tremendous Sue Thank You So Very Much I Truly Appreciate Everything You Do, You Inspire Me Daily... Take Care My Friend. Warmest Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather Love And Huge Hugs To Yourself Love From Sam xxx Hugs To All Wilsonettes Huge Hugs To Steph, Take Care.....
Morning Sue. A beautiful card this morning. The roses are gorgeous and adding some colour makes them pop. Thanks for another great video. Best Wishes. Denise T x
Good morning Sue. Beautiful card but I'll have to wait until tonight to watch the video. Hugs to all, especially Tracy and anyone else in pain. Sue xxx
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes Gorgeous card thank you Sue for the video as they are so helpful and inspirational too another die I have on my very long list to buy hope you all have a lovely day Sharon xxx
Lovely card, Sue, always like video days as so many tips - especially like the colouring on the frame and the softened vellum backing. Thank you so much. Tracy, thinking of you as ever. Hope yesterday not too painful. Bejay - no matter what we do, guilt is there - usually for no good reason - and we just can't change it - the human condition huh?! Also petluvvin hugs for Lynda B and Annie - I have difficult vet's appt tomorrow too. Again. Hugs for all who need them.
Good morning Sue I find the tip about embossing before cutting so useful it makes such a difference if the die cut pops out. I love the frame within the frame idea, also colouring the vellum from the back, at first it looks a mess until you turn it over. The smoothies are my favourite blending tool you don't get the hard edges. Your card is beautiful, this background die is gorgeous and another on my ever growing list lol! Hugs x Heather T
Good morning Sue, so pleased to see the video of this card using one of my favourite dies. Looking forward to watching it after school run . Hugs, Ivy L x
Good Morning Sue Love the colours and the card, I will watch the Video next! I now have the Birthday Memory Box, and I just love the Font on the Happy Birthday, so much I have cut it several times to keep in a box for other cards! Thank you, its a lovely Die set, and will be used for lots of Birthdays! Love Marg
Hi Sue This really is a pretty card and quite delicate. Love the touch of coloured velum, what a lovely idea. Thank you for sharing. Love Diane G xxx Tracey I'm so glad your sister was with you yesterday to help you with such a distressing task. Your dad must be so proud of both his girls. Sending you a hug my sweetheart xxx Hugs to for Elaine and her boys and Tina and Mick xxx
Hi Sue Super card love how you have used the colour.
Pam , Andrew is still eating quite well ,but does not seem to be making much progress , he has less energy than he had a week ago , the nurse came yesterday and was not concerned . We will see how he is later today and will go from there.
Oh sue love the peireced roses the card is stunning if you received this on your birthday it would take your breath away xxxxxxxxx Love always June Horrocks xxx
Good Morning Sue on a drizzly Thursday morning, well you card has cheered me up no end, its pretty and Im looking forward to watching how you created it. hug sShirleyxxxxx
Morning Sue, Lovely card! I got all excited thinking I could try this one...then I realised that my rose background die is a different one from this...rats!! Never mind, I'll watch the video with interest anyway lol.
Woke up this morning unable to swallow without pain...how is it that you can be fine one day and then have a bad throat the day after? It's not as if I've been n contact with anyone for them to pass on their germs lol. So, rather than spend a busy day in the garden, I think it's going to be a relaxing one drinking hot honey and lemon drinks all day :)
P in Wales: good luck at the vet today. I hope all goes well. Hugs and positive thoughts for all who need them today. Happy crafting everyone. Bejay xx
Good morning Sue and the lovely Wilsonettes, This is a lovely card Sue in whatever colour you do it but i'm afraid too many other of your beautiful dies have come around that i need to get first, lol. This would make a lovely wedding card with you putting the blue flowers on it, just to help that luck along. Thank you Sue for a beauty to bring thoughts of a lovely day even if it isn't outside. Tracy flower, it is that hardest thing to do, watch someone you love go down and knowing that there is nothing you can do but sit and watch and love them even more because you know it could be your last chance to tell them. With your dad being so fragile it is countless times more painful their needles and drips when all he wants is to have that wee bit of time without that pain on top of everything else. I hope that your dad at least does as he is told and wait, mines waited until i had come home to get Rory and Mum had just gone down for a bowl of soup as she had been there at his side for more than 24 hours without eating a thing and as you know she was already so thin. The nurses had said to her that they were just going to change his position and turn him and give him a wee wash, but he was gone before Mum came back, so i hope that at least yours waits until you can say goodbye properly flower. My thoughts, prayers and love is with you and your sister to give you strength like you've never needed before. x Elaine, i hope that Andrew soon will be going up in the right direction with his strength and eating. It must be so hard watching your beloved son fading in front of your eyes but i'm told that community nurses are more up to date with things than their doctors. The nurse wouldn't think twice about getting in the doctor if she thought in any way Andrew needed one. HUgs to you and Andrew flower and a wee one for Darren your other son, i hope that his op was a success for him so no more straining tell him so that the hernia doesn't decided to break loose and free again, lol. x Tina, how is Mick progressing? I hope that you are being able to see a wee bit of a difference in him as the days go by, although i don't know whether it's easier for you at home or in the hospital but i hope that you are keeping your strength up as well flower as you are no use to Mick if you become ill trying to be superwoman. Sending you hugs anyway flower and i have everything crossed that you are ok.x Pam, Rory is off on holiday from the college at the moment as his course that he has been on for the last year has finished but he goes back after the summer onto a graphic design and media studies course i think that's what it is called. Even though that last course had absolutely nothing in it to help him, he went everyday without a mummer and never took a day of skiving once. He applied for this new course himself and went for the interview that he was called for himself and told me about it when he came home. He didn't want me getting worried about what if he didn't get the course or there was too many applicants and Rory would be side lined in favour of the brighter people. I think that i have fought one too many battles for people to treat my boy with the same respect and give him the same chance as everyone else, so now he is trying to do it on his own which says a lot for him. I am so proud of him and how he has turned out because he will try and not just sit down at the first hurdle and say i can't do it. I can't believe he will be 17 next month and no longer a wee boy. At the moment he is trying very hard to persuade me to let him learn to ride a motorbike and i have categorically said no. He has to come off a push bike to go from the road to the kerb and he goes flying off the bike when he hits a pot hole, what would he be like on a motorbike? So the answer is still no. end of part 1
Part 2 Yesterday i went away down to the hub to meet 3 very special friends that are beautiful inside and out. We had a great day laughing and joking and not sure where the time went. I was being unforgiveable rude with yawning as i was just so tired between trying to finish off a wee jacket for my special neice who is expecting her first baby on the 5th of November and not being able to sleep because of the new idiots that have moved into the village that roar past in their cars, motorbikes along with their friends at the early hours of the morning. They are renting the house and if i could get a hold of Steven that owns it, i think there would be more than just me in about his ears. Anyway i will go and leave you all with huge congratulations to all of the die winners especially to lovely Maria and Lynda i hope that you all enjoy your prize when it arrives. With hugs to all who need, want or could do with, love and crafty hugs Norah (Glenochil
Hello Sue and all lovely blue and white card, love the shading and the vellum colored for the leaves. Thank you for the colored frames, leaving the dies in place forming the borders looks so good. I am so glad I bought both sets of frames and use them often. I don't use vellum often enough, it softens the look beautifully hugs and positive thoughts to all that need them Muriel x
Great video today Sue, and such a clever idea to back the die with vellum and colour that for the leaves. Great tip too about embossing the frame before cutting - I just need to remember to do it now!!! Thanks, Susan x
A very pretty card Sue, and once again, in my favourite colours! lol So kind of you to make so many cards in them just for me :) (As if!!) I must get off and make the usual cuppa so I can watch the video in comfort. Hugs for all in need of them today, Paula x (WelshPaula)
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x Very pretty card sue x the rose is gorgeous and lovely colours x will watch the video later rushing round getting my chores done as hoping for a craft day tomorrow x thankyou sue x Take care everyone x thinking of all the wilsonettes and loved ones and of course your four paws x Theresa w xxx
Hi Sue Such a pretty card and as always a great video, I have learnt so much from watching them so thank you so much for that
Norah well done to Rory and I hope he enjoys the new course Tracy I'm sure yesterday was very distressing for you and your sister, sending you gentle caring hugs
What a really enjoyable video featuring some fabulous dies....I have all of the components but must confess to having not christened them yet which is diabolical I know.....I just adore this background die, it has so many elements which appeal to me and the possibilities with it are endless. I'm still a bit nervous about creating your wonderful frames, you do it with such ease but I don't have a clue about the best sizes and gaps to leave between frames to achieve the multi layered look....maybe I'm just being dense, it wouldn't surprise me:-) The inking adds a further dimension and really makes the roses pop, and in love the technique with the vellum leaves. Thanks for more inspiration designed to give me a virtual kick up the bum and get me back in my craftroom before it's overtaken with dust:-) Apologies for being AWOL the past couple of days but I've been super busy with appointments and shopping that by the time evening comes round I'm plum tuckered. Discovered yesterday that I had mistakenly put my Hochanda order through twice so I am getting two sets in the post....I know I'm a super fan but that's unnecessary even for me......I'll have to repost it after it arrives and wait patiently for a refund, can't help thinking I would have been just as well getting the ovals collection but I was trying to save pennies for the next two shows in ten days. I'm being driven to distraction by my little angel...I use the term loosely.....Darcey who has turned day into night at the moment and expects me to do the same. I keep disturbing her slumber during the afternoons in the hope that it will make her tired at night but to no avail, she is relentless with her scratching and crying. I try to be firm but I'm as soft as putty with her, whereas my Mum just needs to glare at her and she responds:-( She woke me for a feed at 2 am this morning so I'm slightly bleary eyed today:-) P, good luck with your vets appointment tomorrow, I do hope that it's nothing seriousxxx Lynda, hope Annie picks up, the ageing process is a painful one for us especially when the quality of life is deteriorating for them....14 is a great age for a dog though but I hope that you have a long time left with your furry four paws, they're so preciousxxxx Norah, Rory has clearly made you very proud and quite rightly so, he has met his challenges with gusto and I'm sure he'll do very well next term. Tracy, you are in my thoughts daily just now as you prepare to say farewell to your beloved Dad. I won't pretend to know how it feels to wait and watch as he deteriorates because my own Dad died within weeks of taking ill, but I do have a sense of what's to come for you and my heart goes out to you as you prepare for it. How brave and considerate of your Dad to decide to stay in hospital, hopefully he will be more comfortable and well cared for there. Sending both you and your sis, not to mention your Dad, huge hugsxxxx Yvonne, I think perhaps we should call a truce for the time being in preparation for my visit, I know that your jealousy and resentment will be hard to control but if you make an effort I think that I can put aside your irritating tendencies:-) Besides, I get the feeling that some of our fellow Wilsonettes are uncomfortable with our barbed banter so let's give them a break for a while. Sorry if I ruined the end of Andys match for you, I'm not very good at suppressing my anxieties I'm afraid but it was a super exciting match nonetheless.....I don't know if my nerves will stand him reaching the final, not to mention my bladder which is weak at the best of times:-) Hugs to my buddies such as Beth, Lorraine, pat, Pam, Alison, Frances, Rebecca, Linda, Maria, Theresa, Wheely bad, as well as Tina, mick, Elaine and her boysxxxx
Hello Sue, That card is gorgeous and the die is a favourite of mine! Love what you have done and will try to copy a little bit! Can't watch the video just now as the Internet signal is so poor! Love and Thanks, Myra x
Hi Sue, a very pretty card and good video. I like using vellum and colouring on the back since you showed us how to do it last year with, I think, the holly mini striplet and I made several cards using this technique with other striplets as well.
Hi Sue, I love this card. It is simply stunning. Excellent video as usual too P hope things go well tomorrow, Love and hugs to all especially to Wheely, Myra, P, Laine, Maureen, and anyone I've missed out, love Alison xx
Hi Sue What a pretty card. I think shaded lilac has to be one of my favourite colours. the video was great I like the use of velum behind the die it makes a lovely delicate finish. This idea could be used with so many dies. thanks for the inspiration. With Best Wishes Elaine Ann
A lovely quick cards, the die pops such a lot sat slightly in front of the backing card. You picked some great colours to, hugs x
Elaine, it must be hard to see Andrew looking so poorly. He had a very, very big op and he will be better some days than others. Those nurses will keep an eye on him and he's got you to spoil him to. It must be frustrating for both of you but it's a waiting game sadly. I wish so much he repairs well ahead of schedule. Hugs to you both x
Steph, please take care, hugs x and please send Tina E love and hugs from Billy and me x
Norah, Rory is a fine young man no question. I fully appreciate the battles you've had with him and for him. He's obviously learnt from you he has to stand up and be counted. He'll end up being their favourite student, you wait and see! Then he'd have paved the way for others to have opportunities. Hugs to you both x
P, thinking of you for that difficult appointment. Lynda, thinking of you too. Cuddles to both of you and your furry friends from Billy and hugs from me x
Tracy, extra special hugs to you, your sister and your dad x
Sending hugs to Alison, Laine, Lorraine F, Maria, Yvonne, Nanna Tina & Mick, Pat L & Sarah, Theresa and anyone else my tired head has forgotten xxx
Mr W thinks interview went ok. He was one of 5 seen. He'll hear either way soon. Nurse appointment was a bit of a waste of time due to the surgery not correctly conveying information to me in the first place. Mr was ok with taking me back in 10 days and I have managed to get an appointment with a GP... 5th August, just to see someone who vaugely knows my background. It would be mid September to see a Dr I know due to annual holidays. Sad to see a surgery running on half the GPs it should have but that's same almost everywhere in the east. Frustrating as a wash, change into clothes, journey each way and I'm utterly shattered and sore. Leaving now to put Billy out for his bedtime garden break and I'm going to bed.
Sending warm hugs to all and wishing you all a great day tomorrow.
Hi Sue & Friends Wow this card is Gorgeous Sue the video was very easy to follow I'm defently going to give this a go as I have this die Yay. Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx
TRACY my friend I hope your ok after the traumatic day yesterday your dad will be so proud of his two girls. Love & Hug's my dear friend.xxx
WHEELY BAD how are you my friend sending Hug's for you & Cuddles to Billy.
Laine thank you for your best wishes for Annie her breathing seems better today on the extra tablets so fingers Crossed.Hug's Lynda xx
ELAINE hope ANDREW make some improvement soon it's good he is eating that will Build up his strenth. Sending Hug's xxxx
TIna hope Mike is improving sending you both Hug's xx
Evening sue and crafters. Beautiful card it's just so pretty.
Well ladies I'm delivering my sad news today. Dad passed away just before 6.20 this evening. He waited to we all went out room as he needed a quick tidy up. Then we got a shout to come in quick. He'd been sick when they turned him to get the sheet out. We just managed in on his last few breaths. Wasn't pleasant to watch but I'm so glad I was there. I need to go grieve for a bit now. But ill be back soon my lovely blog friends
Oh Tracy I am so sorry to read of your Dad's passing. There is nothing anyone can say or do that helps right now. I hope you can take some comfort knowing that his pain is over and that you were there for him. My condolences to you and your family, you will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Oh Tracy So so sad for you, but pleased you could be with him as you wanted and he knew how much you cared. Keep hold of the good memories. Sending big hugs.
Must appologise as i am trying to catch up with my comments. Had some upsetting news this week and not felt like doing anything. But remembered crafting is the best therapy.
Sue i love this background and every card you have made with it has been stunning. It is definately on my wish list but with hubby being out of work now buying craft stash is a no no for me.
Gorgeous, such a lovely card. I'm going to try this one as I have the die.
ReplyDeleteTracey, hope you got that difficult sad business out of the way yesterday, your dad must be so proud of his girls and their inner strength, I know we are.
Elaine, big hugs for your boys, hope Andrew is still eating well, and starting to improve.
Tina and Mick, continued hugs for Micks recovery.
Norah, how is Rory, hope he is improving.
Steph, please just rest until they get your breathing sorted.
To all who are not well or sad, hugs to all.
A beautiful card this morning, Sue.
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Northampton
Lovely card Sue . Will be watching video later. JJxx
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, love the colours,
DOREEN x
So pretty lovely background x
ReplyDeleteStunning Sue. Have always been really fond of this sample whenever it's been shown. Thanks so much for giving us a tutorial on this beautiful background.
ReplyDeleteHave an enjoyable day, and I'll send my usual hugs to you and Sam. My thoughts and love go to our Tina E during this awful sad time again, why you ?!! xxx
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card, very good video,
Best wishes
Karen M
Such a pretty card
ReplyDeleteA stunning card looking froward to watching the video later today. Have a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteTo My Very Special Dear Friend Sue,
ReplyDeleteToday's Card And Video Is Just Outstanding I Love The Very Beautiful
Card I've Watched The Video Recently On You Tube But It Was Great To Watch Again
As Your Tips And Techniques Always Just Amaze Me, I'm In Total Awe Of You And I
Will Always Be, Your Artwork Is Truly Excellent, And Your Designs Are Tremendous
Sue Thank You So Very Much I Truly Appreciate Everything You Do, You Inspire Me Daily...
Take Care My Friend.
Warmest Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather
Love And Huge Hugs To Yourself
Love From Sam xxx
Hugs To All Wilsonettes
Huge Hugs To Steph, Take Care.....
Morning Sue, this is a very pretty card love the colours.
ReplyDeleteNancyd xx
Gorgeous card Sue love the detail and colour x xhazel
ReplyDeleteLove the card today Sue, just enough colour to make it look brilliant,
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Pearl xx
Morning Sue. A beautiful card this morning. The roses are gorgeous and adding some colour makes them pop. Thanks for another great video.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes.
Denise T x
Good morning Sue. Beautiful card but I'll have to wait until tonight to watch the video. Hugs to all, especially Tracy and anyone else in pain. Sue xxx
ReplyDeleteI love this card. Every time I see it, I say I'm going to make it but haven't as yet. I must do it this time. Thank you for your inspiration Sue xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card and great video, Thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Hi Sue.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely card that, as I have the die, I will certainly try.
Regards,
Evis M.
Hi Sue
ReplyDeletealways liked this card, really pretty, Thanks for the video. x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. I love this die and I use it a lot. it's such a good card make.
Love it.
Anne M xxx
Lovely card, lovely colours. Thanks Sue.
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GM Sue. Lovely card. Will watch video later. I don't have this die yet but its on my list.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
A very pretty card Sue. Will be watching the video tonight as an after work treat
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Debra x
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card with lovely pierced details. I will look forward to watching the video later when I get in from work.x
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love it. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card thank you Sue for the video as they are so helpful and inspirational too another die I have on my very long list to buy
hope you all have a lovely day
Sharon
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Hi Sue, a stunning card, simple layout, but very effective with the dies. Will catch the video later. Have a good day. Bx
ReplyDeleteLovely card, really pretty.
ReplyDeleteMichele
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, really pretty feline card, love the delicate colouring.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
Lovely card, Sue, always like video days as so many tips - especially like the colouring on the frame and the softened vellum backing. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteTracy, thinking of you as ever. Hope yesterday not too painful.
Bejay - no matter what we do, guilt is there - usually for no good reason - and we just can't change it - the human condition huh?!
Also petluvvin hugs for Lynda B and Annie - I have difficult vet's appt tomorrow too. Again.
Hugs for all who need them.
'P' in Wales
Morning Sue. This is such a pretty die and looks great with the little bit of colour.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie X X
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteI find the tip about embossing before cutting so useful it makes such a difference if the die cut pops out. I love the frame within the frame idea, also colouring the vellum from the back, at first it looks a mess until you turn it over. The smoothies are my favourite blending tool you don't get the hard edges. Your card is beautiful, this background die is gorgeous and another on my ever growing list lol!
Hugs x
Heather T
Lovely summery pretty card!
ReplyDeleteAnne xo
Beautiful card,love this die and have it on my ever growing wish list.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeletebeautiful card, and singing to m.
Hugs, Rose
Sorry Sue, that was Merlin.....
ReplyDeleteof course it should have been "to me".
Hugs, Rose
Good morning Sue, so pleased to see the video of this card using one of my favourite dies. Looking forward to watching it after school run . Hugs, Ivy L x
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card and once again you make it look so easy :) will need to try the vellum background, looks so,lovely xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card
B xx
Good Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and the card, I will watch the Video next!
I now have the Birthday Memory Box, and I just love the Font on the Happy Birthday, so much I have cut it several times to keep in a box for other cards!
Thank you, its a lovely Die set, and will be used for lots of Birthdays!
Love Marg
Morning Sue lovely card reminds me of summer!!Enjoyed the video. Found embossing first is a good tip thanks .Gloria (Sidcup) xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue. Beautiful colour and die.
ReplyDeleteLove Val in Spain x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteThis really is a pretty card and quite delicate. Love the touch of coloured velum, what a lovely idea. Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
Tracey I'm so glad your sister was with you yesterday to help you with such a distressing task. Your dad must be so proud of both his girls. Sending you a hug my sweetheart xxx
Hugs to for Elaine and her boys and Tina and Mick xxx
Very beautiful, love the blue.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful, love the blue.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteSuper card love how you have used the colour.
Pam , Andrew is still eating quite well ,but does not seem to be making much progress , he has less energy than he had a week ago , the nurse came yesterday and was not concerned .
We will see how he is later today and will go from there.
Take Care everyone big hugs to all.
Elaine H X
Lovely card Sue.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA pretty card today, lovely colours.
I will watch the video later
Thanks for sharing
Maggie
Haven't watched video yet but I think I saw you do this on Hochanda Apart from the drying times etc this looks fairly easy to put together Love it
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card & great video. Yvonne xx
Lovely xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue, love the colour, will watch video later
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Very pretty card, lovely colour. Have a great day. Hugs to all xxx
ReplyDeleteReally pretty card
ReplyDeleteCarol
Good morning Sue, another beautiful card this morning - great use of the vellum!
ReplyDeleteJanette x
A really pretty card
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, lovely card I have this die will have to start using it. love Jean Z xx
ReplyDeleteOh sue love the peireced roses the card is stunning if you received this on your birthday it would take your breath away xxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteLove always June Horrocks xxx
Good Morning Sue on a drizzly Thursday morning, well you card has cheered me up no end, its pretty and Im looking forward to watching how you created it. hug sShirleyxxxxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, such a pretty card for a grey miserable day. Really like the way you have created the frame. Great video
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Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is a very pretty card and the pierced roses background die is gorgeous
June x
What a gorgeous card, Sue.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
What a beautiful card and the design is wonderful
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day
Debs Cards
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLovely lilac roses, I love the way that you have used the vellum and coloured the leaves, a really elegant card.
Thanks for sharing,
Heather
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Will catch up with the video later.
Lydia
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A really lovely card Sue, it would be a joy to receive.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue this is such a pretty card the coloured roses are beautiful I love this die will have to buy it soon!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue this is such a pretty card the coloured roses are beautiful I love this die will have to buy it soon!
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, very pretty card, really quite summery. I will watch the video after food shopping.
ReplyDeleteTake care everyone , Jess xxx
What lovely colours and I love the layout.
ReplyDeleteThank you,
Sue Mac
Beautiful, Sue...I'm fast falling in love with blue and white cards!
ReplyDeleteV C Cumbria xx
Fabulous shades on these lovely pierced roses! Your card is just adorable!
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ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Beautiful card lovely colours so delicate.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Another pretty feminine card. Thanks for your video. Home now so playing catch up.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteLovely card! I got all excited thinking I could try this one...then I realised that my rose background die is a different one from this...rats!! Never mind, I'll watch the video with interest anyway lol.
Woke up this morning unable to swallow without pain...how is it that you can be fine one day and then have a bad throat the day after? It's not as if I've been n contact with anyone for them to pass on their germs lol. So, rather than spend a busy day in the garden, I think it's going to be a relaxing one drinking hot honey and lemon drinks all day :)
P in Wales: good luck at the vet today. I hope all goes well.
Hugs and positive thoughts for all who need them today.
Happy crafting everyone.
Bejay xx
Oops, sorry 'P', that should be good luck for tomorrow at the vet and not today xx
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HinSue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the inking of the borders through the frame dies. Will have to try this.
Love Helen. Xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA clean and simple card, and so easy to do.
Margaret xx
Such a pretty card!
ReplyDeleteRosemary xx
Morning Sue this card is so pretty and I love the colours
ReplyDeleteKathyB x
Beautiful blue pin pricked roses.
ReplyDeleteSusan x
Good morning Sue and the lovely Wilsonettes,
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely card Sue in whatever colour you do it but i'm afraid too many other of your beautiful dies have come around that i need to get first, lol. This would make a lovely wedding card with you putting the blue flowers on it, just to help that luck along. Thank you Sue for a beauty to bring thoughts of a lovely day even if it isn't outside.
Tracy flower, it is that hardest thing to do, watch someone you love go down and knowing that there is nothing you can do but sit and watch and love them even more because you know it could be your last chance to tell them. With your dad being so fragile it is countless times more painful their needles and drips when all he wants is to have that wee bit of time without that pain on top of everything else. I hope that your dad at least does as he is told and wait, mines waited until i had come home to get Rory and Mum had just gone down for a bowl of soup as she had been there at his side for more than 24 hours without eating a thing and as you know she was already so thin. The nurses had said to her that they were just going to change his position and turn him and give him a wee wash, but he was gone before Mum came back, so i hope that at least yours waits until you can say goodbye properly flower. My thoughts, prayers and love is with you and your sister to give you strength like you've never needed before. x
Elaine, i hope that Andrew soon will be going up in the right direction with his strength and eating. It must be so hard watching your beloved son fading in front of your eyes but i'm told that community nurses are more up to date with things than their doctors. The nurse wouldn't think twice about getting in the doctor if she thought in any way Andrew needed one. HUgs to you and Andrew flower and a wee one for Darren your other son, i hope that his op was a success for him so no more straining tell him so that the hernia doesn't decided to break loose and free again, lol. x
Tina, how is Mick progressing? I hope that you are being able to see a wee bit of a difference in him as the days go by, although i don't know whether it's easier for you at home or in the hospital but i hope that you are keeping your strength up as well flower as you are no use to Mick if you become ill trying to be superwoman. Sending you hugs anyway flower and i have everything crossed that you are ok.x
Pam, Rory is off on holiday from the college at the moment as his course that he has been on for the last year has finished but he goes back after the summer onto a graphic design and media studies course i think that's what it is called. Even though that last course had absolutely nothing in it to help him, he went everyday without a mummer and never took a day of skiving once. He applied for this new course himself and went for the interview that he was called for himself and told me about it when he came home. He didn't want me getting worried about what if he didn't get the course or there was too many applicants and Rory would be side lined in favour of the brighter people. I think that i have fought one too many battles for people to treat my boy with the same respect and give him the same chance as everyone else, so now he is trying to do it on his own which says a lot for him. I am so proud of him and how he has turned out because he will try and not just sit down at the first hurdle and say i can't do it. I can't believe he will be 17 next month and no longer a wee boy. At the moment he is trying very hard to persuade me to let him learn to ride a motorbike and i have categorically said no. He has to come off a push bike to go from the road to the kerb and he goes flying off the bike when he hits a pot hole, what would he be like on a motorbike? So the answer is still no.
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Part 2
ReplyDeleteYesterday i went away down to the hub to meet 3 very special friends that are beautiful inside and out. We had a great day laughing and joking and not sure where the time went. I was being unforgiveable rude with yawning as i was just so tired between trying to finish off a wee jacket for my special neice who is expecting her first baby on the 5th of November and not being able to sleep because of the new idiots that have moved into the village that roar past in their cars, motorbikes along with their friends at the early hours of the morning. They are renting the house and if i could get a hold of Steven that owns it, i think there would be more than just me in about his ears.
Anyway i will go and leave you all with huge congratulations to all of the die winners especially to lovely Maria and Lynda i hope that you all enjoy your prize when it arrives. With hugs to all who need, want or could do with,
love and crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil
Dear Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning card and do like to use your dies to frame a card, makes it look extra special.
With Love Michelle Stanley xxx
Hello Sue and all
ReplyDeletelovely blue and white card, love the shading and the vellum colored for the leaves. Thank you for the colored frames, leaving the dies in place forming the borders looks so good. I am so glad I bought both sets of frames and use them often.
I don't use vellum often enough, it softens the look beautifully
hugs and positive thoughts to all that need them
Muriel x
Great video today Sue, and such a clever idea to back the die with vellum and colour that for the leaves. Great tip too about embossing the frame before cutting - I just need to remember to do it now!!! Thanks, Susan x
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card Sue, and once again, in my favourite colours! lol So kind of you to make so many cards in them just for me :) (As if!!) I must get off and make the usual cuppa so I can watch the video in comfort.
ReplyDeleteHugs for all in need of them today,
Paula x
(WelshPaula)
A really pretty card
ReplyDeleteDoreen R
Gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteWhoops I missed yesterday, going out soon so will try and catch up later.
ReplyDeleteLove today's delicate card Sue.
Take care everyone xxx
Looks like a garden! Pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card crafty hugs Julie laz xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Lovely card. I will be watching your video later. SueL x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and super tutorial. Love this flower dies. It is very elegant.
ReplyDeleteMarjeta
gorgeous and elegant Sue
ReplyDeletegr karin van eijk
Lovely card today Sue, I love that shade of blue.
ReplyDeleteLove and many hugs to everyone
Meg
xxxx
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card sue x the rose is gorgeous and lovely colours x will watch the video later rushing round getting my chores done as hoping for a craft day tomorrow x thankyou sue x
Take care everyone x thinking of all the wilsonettes and loved ones and of course your four paws x
Theresa w xxx
Wow this is so beautifully framed
ReplyDeleteA really pretty card Sue.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card and as always a great video, I have learnt so much from watching them so thank you so much for that
Norah well done to Rory and I hope he enjoys the new course
Tracy I'm sure yesterday was very distressing for you and your sister, sending you gentle caring hugs
Hugs and best wishes everyone
Pat
Great video. Love the velum on the background. Have loads of velum so going to give this a try. Gorgeous card
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Karen xx
Super lovely card. Thanks for the vellum technique. Enjoyed the video.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! I love when you use blues as it is my favorite color! TFS!
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon lovely Sue and her crafty crew!
ReplyDeleteWhat a really enjoyable video featuring some fabulous dies....I have all of the components but must confess to having not christened them yet which is diabolical I know.....I just adore this background die, it has so many elements which appeal to me and the possibilities with it are endless. I'm still a bit nervous about creating your wonderful frames, you do it with such ease but I don't have a clue about the best sizes and gaps to leave between frames to achieve the multi layered look....maybe I'm just being dense, it wouldn't surprise me:-)
The inking adds a further dimension and really makes the roses pop, and in love the technique with the vellum leaves. Thanks for more inspiration designed to give me a virtual kick up the bum and get me back in my craftroom before it's overtaken with dust:-)
Apologies for being AWOL the past couple of days but I've been super busy with appointments and shopping that by the time evening comes round I'm plum tuckered.
Discovered yesterday that I had mistakenly put my Hochanda order through twice so I am getting two sets in the post....I know I'm a super fan but that's unnecessary even for me......I'll have to repost it after it arrives and wait patiently for a refund, can't help thinking I would have been just as well getting the ovals collection but I was trying to save pennies for the next two shows in ten days.
I'm being driven to distraction by my little angel...I use the term loosely.....Darcey who has turned day into night at the moment and expects me to do the same. I keep disturbing her slumber during the afternoons in the hope that it will make her tired at night but to no avail, she is relentless with her scratching and crying. I try to be firm but I'm as soft as putty with her, whereas my Mum just needs to glare at her and she responds:-( She woke me for a feed at 2 am this morning so I'm slightly bleary eyed today:-)
P, good luck with your vets appointment tomorrow, I do hope that it's nothing seriousxxx
Lynda, hope Annie picks up, the ageing process is a painful one for us especially when the quality of life is deteriorating for them....14 is a great age for a dog though but I hope that you have a long time left with your furry four paws, they're so preciousxxxx
Norah, Rory has clearly made you very proud and quite rightly so, he has met his challenges with gusto and I'm sure he'll do very well next term.
Tracy, you are in my thoughts daily just now as you prepare to say farewell to your beloved Dad. I won't pretend to know how it feels to wait and watch as he deteriorates because my own Dad died within weeks of taking ill, but I do have a sense of what's to come for you and my heart goes out to you as you prepare for it. How brave and considerate of your Dad to decide to stay in hospital, hopefully he will be more comfortable and well cared for there. Sending both you and your sis, not to mention your Dad, huge hugsxxxx
Yvonne, I think perhaps we should call a truce for the time being in preparation for my visit, I know that your jealousy and resentment will be hard to control but if you make an effort I think that I can put aside your irritating tendencies:-) Besides, I get the feeling that some of our fellow Wilsonettes are uncomfortable with our barbed banter so let's give them a break for a while. Sorry if I ruined the end of Andys match for you, I'm not very good at suppressing my anxieties I'm afraid but it was a super exciting match nonetheless.....I don't know if my nerves will stand him reaching the final, not to mention my bladder which is weak at the best of times:-)
Hugs to my buddies such as Beth, Lorraine, pat, Pam, Alison, Frances, Rebecca, Linda, Maria, Theresa, Wheely bad, as well as Tina, mick, Elaine and her boysxxxx
Crafty hugs,
Laine1972xxxx
Very pretty...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue. Love the fresh blue colours the last few days.
ReplyDeleteGreat card and very enjoyable video. Love the colours you have used.
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card I don't have this die but I am going to try this technique with some of your other dies.
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteThat card is gorgeous and the die is a favourite of mine! Love what you have done and will try to copy a little bit! Can't watch the video just now as the Internet signal is so poor!
Love and Thanks, Myra x
Hi Sue, a very pretty card and good video. I like using vellum and colouring on the back since you showed us how to do it last year with, I think, the holly mini striplet and I made several cards using this technique with other striplets as well.
ReplyDelete'P' - hope tomorrow is not too traumatic for you.
Frances
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love this card. It is simply stunning. Excellent video as usual too
P hope things go well tomorrow,
Love and hugs to all especially to Wheely, Myra, P, Laine, Maureen, and anyone I've missed out, love Alison xx
Hi Sue. Love the design of this card even though I am not a fan of the flat roses. I wonder what other dies I have that would do the same job?......
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
wow this is lovely Sue. x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card. I think shaded lilac has to be one of my favourite colours. the video was great I like the use of velum behind the die it makes a lovely delicate finish. This idea could be used with so many dies. thanks for the inspiration.
With Best Wishes
Elaine Ann
This card is absolutely gorgeous today Sue.xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, A very beautiful card, I really love the 'pinpoints' within the roses on this die.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
So very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI do love this background die :))
Evening Sue. Beautiful card. I too have this background die so as my sister's birthday is very soon, this will be an ideal card for her. Thank you x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely quick cards, the die pops such a lot sat slightly in front of the backing card. You picked some great colours to, hugs x
Elaine, it must be hard to see Andrew looking so poorly. He had a very, very big op and he will be better some days than others. Those nurses will keep an eye on him and he's got you to spoil him to. It must be frustrating for both of you but it's a waiting game sadly. I wish so much he repairs well ahead of schedule. Hugs to you both x
Steph, please take care, hugs x and please send Tina E love and hugs from Billy and me x
Norah, Rory is a fine young man no question. I fully appreciate the battles you've had with him and for him. He's obviously learnt from you he has to stand up and be counted. He'll end up being their favourite student, you wait and see! Then he'd have paved the way for others to have opportunities. Hugs to you both x
P, thinking of you for that difficult appointment. Lynda, thinking of you too. Cuddles to both of you and your furry friends from Billy and hugs from me x
Tracy, extra special hugs to you, your sister and your dad x
Sending hugs to Alison, Laine, Lorraine F, Maria, Yvonne, Nanna Tina & Mick, Pat L & Sarah, Theresa and anyone else my tired head has forgotten xxx
Mr W thinks interview went ok. He was one of 5 seen. He'll hear either way soon. Nurse appointment was a bit of a waste of time due to the surgery not correctly conveying information to me in the first place. Mr was ok with taking me back in 10 days and I have managed to get an appointment with a GP... 5th August, just to see someone who vaugely knows my background. It would be mid September to see a Dr I know due to annual holidays. Sad to see a surgery running on half the GPs it should have but that's same almost everywhere in the east. Frustrating as a wash, change into clothes, journey each way and I'm utterly shattered and sore. Leaving now to put Billy out for his bedtime garden break and I'm going to bed.
Sending warm hugs to all and wishing you all a great day tomorrow.
T x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the card, another new technnique to add to the collection, thank you Sue.
Di B. X
Hi Sue & Friends
ReplyDeleteWow this card is Gorgeous Sue the video was very easy to follow
I'm defently going to give this a go as I have this die Yay.
Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx
TRACY my friend I hope your ok after the traumatic day yesterday
your dad will be so proud of his two girls.
Love & Hug's my dear friend.xxx
WHEELY BAD how are you my friend sending Hug's for you & Cuddles to Billy.
Laine thank you for your best wishes for Annie
her breathing seems better today on the extra tablets so fingers Crossed.Hug's Lynda xx
ELAINE hope ANDREW make some improvement soon it's good he is eating that will Build up his strenth.
Sending Hug's xxxx
TIna hope Mike is improving sending you both Hug's xx
Plenty of Hug's if anyone needs one xxx
Good evening Sue and all your crafty crew
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card Sue just the same as usual I'm on catch up. Lol
Hugs to all who need one
Theresa G xx
Evening sue and crafters.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card it's just so pretty.
Well ladies I'm delivering my sad news today. Dad passed away just before 6.20 this evening. He waited to we all went out room as he needed a quick tidy up. Then we got a shout to come in quick. He'd been sick when they turned him to get the sheet out. We just managed in on his last few breaths. Wasn't pleasant to watch but I'm so glad I was there. I need to go grieve for a bit now. But ill be back soon my lovely blog friends
Love to all xx
Oh Tracy I am so sorry to read of your Dad's passing. There is nothing anyone can say or do that helps right now. I hope you can take some comfort knowing that his pain is over and that you were there for him. My condolences to you and your family, you will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card Sue!! Love the colors!!
ReplyDelete-Berina
Moxie Craftie
Could be poppies in red! Just stunning card Sue!
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Oh Tracy
ReplyDeleteSo so sad for you, but pleased you could be with him as you wanted and he knew how much you cared.
Keep hold of the good memories.
Sending big hugs.
'P' in Wales
very pretty
ReplyDeleteVie
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Hi Sue and all Wilsonettes, playing catch up again, such a stunning card, will check out the video later.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all especially, Tina, Mick, Elaine, Andrew, Tracey and your Dad and everyone who needs a special hug.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Must appologise as i am trying to catch up with my comments.
ReplyDeleteHad some upsetting news this week and not felt like doing anything.
But remembered crafting is the best therapy.
Sue i love this background and every card you have made with it has been stunning.
It is definately on my wish list but with hubby being out of work now buying craft
stash is a no no for me.
Bought I had commented yesterday but didn't. Lovely card. Going to watch the video.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a lovely video. This is a very nice card. I couldn't resist it, so I ordered this die and another back ground die. They are beautiful.
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