Monday 25 July 2016

Thinking Of You

Hello my crafty friends!  I love frames and I love circles, so what could be better than a card with frames and circles!! LOL  I began this one with an embossed piece of coconut white card using the Jacobean Floral embossing folder.  Next I used the Double Pieced Noble Circles to cut two frames.  The larger one was cut from the Classic Elegance Paper Pad and the smaller circle was cut from coconut white card.  I added a backing to the smaller circle of the same paper design then cut a white backing for the larger circle.  I stamped my sentiment and cut it with the Pierced Flags die set and extended it across the centre circle frame.  I made three flowers from the Classic Elegance papers using the Sweetheart flower die set.  I sugared them with Iced Snow and added them around the frame.  Lace Edged Leaves were added to them as accents and a bow of white satin ribbon as well.  I completed the card with a simple white on white mat with piercing.  The finished dimensions are
7 1/4" x  7 1/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x






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152 comments:

Pam said...

Lovely card Sue, it's very beautiful,a good start to my week.
Tina, good to hear Mick is eating better. Bet he was chuffed at the Carers compliments.
Elaine, hope Andrew is continuing his good progress and that you are getting some rest.
Tracey big hugs , and to all on the blog.

auscrafts said...

This card is so pretty ,love it

Dragonsnap2 said...

Very pretty card. Love the colourway. Thanks, Sue.
D x

CraftySuetoo said...

Good morning Sue. Beautiful card, love the frames and flowers. Hugs to all. Sue xxx

Jan.moogie said...

This card is singing to me as it is so beautiful, love it. Thanks for sharing Sue, have a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Yvonne H said...

Good morning Sue,
Absolutely stunning. I love the effect you get with frames & as always your flowers just set it off. Yvonne xx

JAO said...

Fab card, love the noble range of dies.

Pussycats said...

Morning Sue, WOW what a stunning card to wake up to this morning. Its just beautiful in every detail.

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, I remember seeing this card displayed when on Hochanda and loved it then, and I still do, I am definitely going to be making my version of this I so loved the pierced noble dies no matter what shape.

Good news and happy progress for Tina, Mick, Elaine and Andrew. Tracey, treat every day as it comes, there will be good ones and bad ones but you are strong and you will cope, believe me you will.

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

tracy w said...

Hi Sue
Another stunning card love the colours and the dies thank you tracyw x

Bluefairy4U said...

Good morning Sue, another exquisite card. Love the pierced dies and the colour scheme. Thank you Jo xxx

crossstitchmarg said...

Morning Sue,
A very pretty card today, I love the colours you have used as well.
Thanks for sharing
Maggie

Tina T said...

Good morning Sue and crafters all,
I echo the thoughts of all the previous bloggers, WOW what a beautiful, stunning card. Will have to get the pierced circle dies!!!!
Love and crafty hugs to all
Tina T xxxxx

Marion Scott said...

Beautiful card, very elegant. Marion S

Unknown said...

Very pretty card
Carol

Jan on the Fosse said...


Hi Sue
My kind of card it is beautiful love the colour and the circles(they must be my next buy)
Thanks Jan

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
A beautiful card Thank you.
Your papers are so pretty.
Take care Kitty.

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, what a gorgeous card, love the shade of blue on your paper. Have a great day. Bx

Jane Franklin said...

This is gorgeous I really love the framing and the soft colours. Luv jxxx

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Sue. Like the use of your paper pad for the circles. . JJxx

TDQ Karen said...

Beautiful card, subtle colours, very pretty

PharmacyMichele said...

Gorgeous card, really lovely.

Michele

Pat said...

Hi Sue
Love this card, and your pierced dies are so special
Pat x

A Happercrafter6 said...

Very pretty card. The circle dies get used a lot!
Jan
Northampton

hettygarlick said...

I really love this. It's beautiful.

Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts said...

A stunning card xx

Beverly Fuchs said...

Lovely. The color combination is so crisp and clean looking. The sugared flowers are glorious.

Debra K. said...

Perfectly lovely card! A wonderful card design and pretty colour combination with the patterned paper. Debra x

hazel young said...

Stunning card Sue xx hazel

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
Beautiful card! I love the flowers, leaves, colours, embossing folder and dies used so I guess I love everything lol!
Hugs x
Heather T

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue.
Your double pierced dies are wonderful and create such lovely frames, as shown in this card. A very pretty design. X

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card, Sue, always love the ones you make using the noble frames. Beautiful colours and floral touches too. Saw a card on H catch-up which MADE me buy the circles (when I was being so good) but will never have the full collection.
See you are fast approaching 10 million on the blog counter!! Now that is a fantastic achievement and such a well deserved following with all the wonderful work you put in. To anyone who may read this and doesn't comment, please leave a message for Sue to show your appreciation as the comment numbers are dropping. She is here all the time, not just for giveaways!
Hugs and a good week to all.

'P' in Wales

hollyberry said...

Really pretty card today. Love the flowers and the colours.

Karen Drew said...

Lovely card. The backing paper is very pretty
Luv
Karen xx

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue today's card is absolutely stunning. I love everything about it. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Wacki Macky said...

Gorgeous card today Sue, the colours, shapes and design are fab, love it,

thank you,

Pearl xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - this card is absolutely beautiful. I love your noble dies but haven't got the circles yet but this card really makes me put in at the top of my list. The flowers are so pretty and your backing papers just so delicate and feminine, I love them. Sending best wishes
YvonneMay

lilian said...


Hi Sue, what an absolutely beautiful card, love everything about it, love all the noble but sadly out of my reach money wise, one day maybe,
Just need to win the lottery 😀😄
Your flowers are beautiful as always , love the blue paper.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Lovely card, your papers are so delicate and add such a great touch. Nice embossing folder too.
Off to Sydney tomorrow for a couple of days, hope I can still get online to keep up, Grandparents day at the school on Wednesday, the first I have been able to make it to so I am looking forward to it.
Hugs to all and happy for the good news from some of our bloggers
Muriel x

Kim Dibben said...

Love the frames Sue and your flowers are gorgeous xxx love Kim D

Kim Dibben said...

Love the frames Sue and your flowers are gorgeous xxx love Kim D

Chris Curry said...

What a delightful card, love the colour combination. I NEED these circle dies too. Thank you Sue. Xx

Yorks butterfly said...

WoW Sue, this is so pretty, I wish it was a Wednesday Card, then I may be in with a chance to win it. Just love everything about it.
Wendyx

nattyboots said...

Hi Sue
A very beautiful card ,loving the cute leaves and flowers .

Pam,,,,Andrew had an off day yesterday ,lets hope today will be better.

I am phoning the complaints Department at the housing this morning ,hand on heart , i had no sleep until after 4.20 , not the cats fault i might add , her family were over and they decided to have the TV on quite loud until about 2.30 then it was talking and banging about until 4.20 then all went quiet { i don't think there is carpet on the floor by the noise of them all walking about } .
It must have been near on 5.00 before i went to sleep and my alarm goes off at 6.00 .
Oh well i am showered and dressed ready for shopping and Andrews visit , i have no doubt i will fall asleep this afternoon or be very grumpy because i am tired.
I don't like complaining however, she knows my bedroom is under her living room and to be honest i don't think she is bothered that we have broken nights of sleep .

Sending big hugs to all.
Elaine H X



Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A gorgeous card, I love the colours and the flowers seat round the circular frame perfectly.
B xx

BenteS said...

Sweet and romantic, so lovely the card today!

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue. Another of your stunning cards. Love the noble range and luckliy i have them all and i use them all the time as i love making framed cards like yourself. Your paper pad is gorgeous with pastel colours and delicate patterns. I agree with P in Wales.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x

Karen M said...

Morning Sue
Gorgeous card,lovely flowers & leaves ,
Thank you Sue,
Elaine you must report this person,you will end up ill & that won't do Andrew any good,
Best wishes
Karen M

Gloria Robey said...

Morning Sue this card is so pretty love everything about this card Thanks .Gloria (Sidcup) xx

Izzy said...

Hi Sue,

Clean, simple, cool and elegant, this card is the perfect template for lots of occasions, just swap the sentiment for something more suitable - thanks for the inspiration...

Izzy

granny sue said...

Hi Sue. Very elegant card. I haven't got your circles dies yet but the more you show them the higher they get on my list. SueL x

DOREEN j said...



That paper looks very elegant,





DOREEN x

Diane Green said...

Hi Sue
Another pretty card today, I really like the flowers, I've managed to buy the sweetheart set at last so now I must play with them. Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
Elaine you are doing the right thing reporting this lady, she just doesn't seem to care. I hope you can get a nap in somewhere today. Xxx
Tina I hope Mick has a better day today xxx
Tracey take each day as it comes, you will be up and down, it's only natural. Sending hugs xxx
Muriel enjoy grandparents day at school xxx
Pam I completely forgot to say yesterday I agree with June, you always have your finger on the pulse of the blog, thank you for that, you are a star xxx

Anne said...

This is so elegant, Sue.

Anne (Northampton)

Clare Powell said...

Really pretty card, love the look of those flowers x

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
It's a WOW card - Your paper pad is beautiful, I've finally got the circles and can now start playing...... The flowers you made from the sweetheart dies are just divine.
Hugs, Rose

Kate's Cards said...

What a pretty card. xxxx

June Horrocks said...

Morning sue xx
Love this card the circles are on my wish list I have the squares love them!!!!!!!
Thank you sue love always June Horrocks xxxxxxx

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, a glorious card today. I love all the noble dies, but sadly not managed to get them all, I only have the square. I must keep saving ! I have got the paper pad so I can do a variation on a theme.

Love Rosemarie X X

gwen70 said...

So stunning

NannaShaz said...

Good morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes looks like another lovely day thankfully
I love this cad and colours definately need to get the noble dies soon
Have a lovely day all
Sharon
xxx

Beryl said...

Lovely card Sue.

Annie Stamps said...

Beautiful card Sue. Love your patterned paper. The circular frame is lovely. Your beautiful sugared flowers look amazing as always. :-)

Annie P
xxx

sonja_w said...

Beautiful card, love everything about it xx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Oh yes I love circles and this is beautiful

marg said...

Good Morning Sue!
I have all shapes of the Noble Dies, but you guessed it not the Circle one..Oh dear must save my pennies!
Lovely card and lovely colours!
Love Marg

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, so pretty love it. love Jean Z xxxx

Anonymous said...

A really lovely card Sue, so pretty.

Rosemary Stickland said...

Love this card, it's so pretty!
Rosemary xx

fame01 said...

Hi Sue
Oh wow what a card I love it
thanks for sharing with us
Hugs Sarah xxxx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
More your style of card. Love it so pretty.
Anne M xxx

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue another gorgeous card. I love the noble dies. The colours are lovely and the flowers gorgeous.
BarbaraV

Jackie Meechan said...

Gorgeous card. Love the paper you have used. Very delicate looking.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
XX

Nannieflash said...

Good Morning Sue, well the sun has returned though a little washed out, another gorgeous card and I love the embossed background with that layout its fabulous. hugs Shirleyxxxxxx

Unknown said...

Good morning sue what a beautiful card and the design is wonderful

Debs Cards xxx

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
A gorgeous card, the pierced circles are going to be my next purchase. I have seen so many lovely cards using them.
Lydia
X

SHARICA said...

Love this card and colours xx

SHARICA said...

Love this card and colours xx

Sonia Stephenson said...

Hi Sue. Gorgeous card to start the week. Love the layout and pretty papers. Have a lovely day. Hugs to all xxx

Sandra Annalise said...

Such a pretty card. Love the embossing folder and circle dies they go together on well. Kind regards Sandra.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card today the pierced circles are great these have gone my wish list as have the ovals. No sun at the moment here so once the ironing is done and some new plants planted it may be a craft day!
Regards
Heather R Oxfordshire

Anonymous said...

A very stylish card as always from you; the colour-ways would work well for a December event.
WakeyL

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
Lovely card today have just got back from family holiday in Spain so have been busy looking at the cards I missed. Thank you Pam for keeping me up to date with every ones news. Had a nightmare start to the holiday arrived at the hotel 11pm on the Friday evening only to be told our holiday firm had gone bust and had we needed to pay over £2000 or we couldn't stay. Had to pay but we weren't too worried because it was an English firm so we would get it back only to find they had relocated to Spain last year so will be lucky to get anything back. To make things worse the next day we had a letter pushed under the door to say we needed to pay an extra £1100. My usually mild mannered husband saw red the manager kept threatening the police so in the end my husband insisted they were called. Actually the police were very nice and after lots of talking we agreed to pay £200. I really felt sorry for the people who couldn't pay the hotel were expecting those already there to pay even those who were going home that day.

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, lovely card, this design is so useful for so many occasions, thank you for your inspiration
Take care everyone, Jess xxx

Unknown said...

GM Sue. Very pretty and textural. Love it.

sued99 said...

Really lovely card. X

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

Such a pretty card, and a great design that could easily be reduced in size, as I tend to prefer smaller square cards for posting! Thanks, Susan x

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a really gorgeous card. Beautiful papers you have used. I love the flower sprays and the colours.

Theresa said...

gorgeous card. clever use of frames, hugs xx

Paula said...

A very pretty and delicate card Sue, and in my favourite colours again! Lol. I don't seem to go much for circles, I stick to squares or rectangles, not sure why. There are lots of things I should do and don't, I really need to try something other than automatically reach for the same old, same old!
Hugs to those in need of them today,
Paula x
(WelshPaula)

sandieann21 said...

Love it and going to adapt with the Noble squares as I don't yet have the circles.

Tressa said...

Lovely card. Like these circle dies more and more.

Teresa

hotpotato said...

Beautiful card Sue. xx

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, beautiful doesn't do this card justice, it is gorgeous and the flowers are stunning. I love it a lot. I have the paper pad and the lacy leaves so I suppose that is a start :-)

Elaine - some people are naturally thoughtless with no consideration for others but you really do need to bring it to the council's attention, as you will know there are conditions that tenants have to comply with.

Myra - good to know there is another cricket aficionado out there. I want Cook and Root to get another ton apiece before declaring again :-)

Frances

Unknown said...

Hi sue
Beautiful card. Love those flowers. I do have the circles but I don't have the sweetheart flowers!! Lol oh well I can use another flower xx

Crewe trish. Oh my that sounded like a complete nightmare. No wonder ur hubby saw red that would push anyone over the edge. It's a lot of money to shell out and to make it worse it wasn't ur fault.

Nana Tina. Ur doing the right thing. I've spoken to her and she's not trying to rectify the issue.
Just note down times and dates for ur evidence.
I had a neighbour like that once at my old flat who liked to have music and parties etc. we had to call the police numerous times and got ref numbers. Took us and other residents 6 months before the person was evicted. Glad we managed to sell the flat when things were quiet. Lol

Thanks everyone for ur kind words and wishes the past few weeks they've helped a lot xx

Love n hugs to all

Anonymous said...

Your card is so beautiful....love the dies you used and the colors are so soothing.

Jan D., Florida, USA

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Love this card! Has a fantastic look!!

Kevonacrafts said...

Stunning card. It would have been the style I would have made for my darling husband, sadly he passed away 2yrs today ago. So will be thinking of him as always.

Thanks sue for great inspiration

Donna

Maria said...

Hi Sue and everyone.
Beautiful card, love the EF and the sweat heart flowers.
Thank you Sue for all the wonderful cards you make up and
show us every day.
Congratulations to all the winners yesterday,well done
Jess W.

Tracy- take your time, time is good healer. You will have
some bad days but also have some wonderful memories to go
back to. Just take it slowly, Hugs.
Elaine- you are doing the right thing to complain, bless you
for not getting any sleep because of a neighbour. Have a good
day with Andrew, hope he is ok.
Tina and Mick- nice it has cooled down a bit today so hope
you are both cooping better reg. the weather. Hugs.
Lorraine H- take care. Glad your outing was good but
have a lazy day today.
Crewe Trish- what a disastrous beginning of your holiday.
Hope you had a lovely time anyway and can get something back.
Yvonne- not long now :-) hope you be alright for one night
or is it longer ? Hope the boy's can be friends again.
Lorraine- hope you are alright, have not seen you on fb for
a while. Darcey is a little minx, hope she be good.
Sending special hugs to all who need one, wish you better
soon if you are poorly and the days get better.
To all Wilsonette's and my lovely friends, take care
hugs Maria x




alimecca said...

Hi Sue,
Absolutely beautiful. Very feminine and pretty.
Love and hugs to all, Alison xx

Myra said...

Hello Sue,
So far I only have the pierced squares , which I love! I wanted to get another shape but couldn't decide between round and oval! Since I often make square cards the round makes more sense! Today's card is really beautiful - I love everything about it! The flower is gorgeous - you have so many lovely flower dies all different . Thank you!
Frances - it's looking good! We just need the rain to stay away for long enough!
Crewe Trish - how awful - I do hope you get this money back!what a start to your long awaited holiday!
I feel really sorry for people trapped in traffic jams around the Dover area too.
Love to Nana Tina, Tracy and Elaine. Sorry you are having this needless hassle Elaine!
Myra xx

Meg Owen said...

Lovely flowers again Sue and a very lovely card.

Love and hugs
Meg
xxxx

Suzzette Yandle said...

Gorgeous design with lovely color combination.

Jean said...

PrettY!

KarinsArtScrap said...

gorgeous Sue and I love that colour combo

gr karin van eijk

Barbara said...

Beautiful card Sue!
Love the flowers, you have such a fantastic range of flowers1

Steph Cotterill said...

Hi Sue this is just so very very pretty, the least said about my frame addiction the better besides hearing/reading the same over n over can get pretty boring, right ? Lol !!
So P in Wales - How I agree with you about leaving comments. It's not only a shame to see blog numbers double on some giveaways it's not right or good manners to show up at certain times of the year only not to be seen against until another giveaway. As you say P 'our Sue' is generous everyday of the week by the inspiration and time she gives us so why not say "thank you" it costs nowt but means so much so well done P for highlighting this.

Sending my usual hugs to you Sue. Keep calm and keep framing xxx

Nanny Jo said...

SOOOO pretty, Sue!! I love the colour, and I am getting the circle dies for my Birthday on Saturday, so I will unashamedly steal this idea!!! Thank you! Jo xx

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barbara macaskill said...

Great color and I love the multitude of layers! So pretty!
I so agree with the comments by "P" and Stephanie!! It bothers me to see the numbers grow so high during Sue's generous posts and when there is only her beautiful creations the numbers go back down. Rude and greedy! Thank you Sue for all you do for us, your regular followers, and the gimmees who only stop by during giveaway times! We love you and appreciate you! TFS!

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue and everyone

Beautiful card once again. It's delicate, pretty, feminine and just perfect. Love the paper pad sheet you've used too.

Love Helen xxx

Lorraine Freeman said...

Beautiful card, the frames are perfect and I love the sugared flowers.
Elaine, sorry you have had to complain but that's simply not on.
Crewe Trish, oh my what an awful holiday. Most people would not be able to pay that money and it's not right that they should either. They should not be able to run a company without the proper safeguards. Hugs.
Well my side (ribs) are still very painful which is rather frustrating and it disturbed my sleep. Thanks Maria Alder for your kind wishes.
Take care all, love n hugs xxx

Nana on the Hill said...

Another lovely creation Sue, not been on for a couple of days so it's been a real treat catching up xx

Margaret R said...

Hi Sue
Another lovely card. I don't have any of the pierced dies,but I may well put them on my wish list
Margaret xx

Sue MacFall said...

Beautiful card - I love square cards and this is a good size.
Many thanks,
Sue Mac

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Stunning again and love anything with the noble dies. Also love the colour combo on this one...

gailgale said...

Very, very lovely card.
I love the double pierced sets. They really make a card look so finished!!!

Denise Bryant said...

Gorgeous embossing folder, and I love those leaves! Such pretty details on this card! Love it!

Lynn Dalby said...

Hello Sue.

I agree with you about frames and circles and love this Card. I like the simplicity of the centre and your flowers are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Best wishes

CraftyJo said...

Lovely

ursula said...

Oh so pretty Sue, just love the finished result...luv Ursula xxxx

Dawn Holben said...

Oh Sue that is one absolutely gorgeous card.
I absolutely love this and the gorgeous paper that i love too.
I have the double peirced circles on my wish list.

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue
This is such a gorgeous card, I love the designs and delicate colours of your Classical Elegance Paper Pad.
The Pierced Circles are about to go on my Wish List, they look superb on this card!
Lesley S x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue

Gorgeous card, pretty paper and I'm awaiting delivery for my pierced circle dies to arrive (to name but a few lol)

June x

karenlotty said...

Love the card Love the colours

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, This is a beautiful card, I love these new dies.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

liz spooner said...

Love this card Sue, I don't do round cards myself I don't know why.xx

Unknown said...

Good evening lovely Sue and her crafty crew!

An absolutely stunning card Sue, I'm loving the noble circles at the minute and envisage using them loads in the coming months....they are really enhanced by your beautiful papers, I hadn't thought about using them as a frame before now. The EF is gorgeous and luckily I bought it some time ago so I guess I have no reason not to have a feeble attempt at recreating this little beauty:-) The sweetheart flowers are lovely made with your papers, a stunning accompaniment to the gorgeous focal point. This card is a triumph!
I've had a pamper day today getting my hair cut and dyed....it badly needed it, it resembled a badly coloured and overused toilet brush! Feel a new woman now, just a shame that I haven't had the opportunity to feel a new man too:-)
Elaine, I used to live in a ground floor flat and was tormented by my neighbour above who had laminate flooring and a staffie that howled and barked constantly. She eventually moved and was replaced by a young guy who would be fine Mon-Fri then have raves and a bus load of friends at the weekend partying literally nonstop until Monday morning. The stress made me I'll so my advice to you would be to nip it in the bud so that you can focus on helping Andrew through his treatment. Good luckxxx
Trish, that was a holiday from hell! How unfortunate, I do hope that you can get a refund for the extra cash outlays, I really feel for you and the poor people who were forced to fly home early. I really hope that you managed to salvage something from your time away.
P, you are spot on, so many people comment for the prizes when the blog should be our opportunity to tell Sue just how much we love and appreciate all that she does for us on a daily basis. I began commenting because Sues work inspired me so much that I felt she deserved to know the positive impact that she has on my Cardmaking and life through her brilliant blog.
Maria, Darcey has been a little angel these past few nights, I think my deep, commanding voice telling her to go to bed might be working because she has stopped scratching and crying.....fingers crossed:-) Yep, not long until Ally Pally now.....I don't mind admitting that I'm feeling increasingly apprehensive about my living arrangements, how do you prepare to stay with someone as obnoxious as Yvonne?:-)
Yvonne, oh no, it s that time of week again when I am due to withstand the verbal incontinence of yours truly....I've barely recovered from our last conversation:-)xxxx
Hugs to Tracy, Tina, pat, Pam ,Wheely bad, Theresa, Lorraine, Linda, Rebecca, Beth, Frances and Alison, plus all who need a comforting cuddle.

Laine1972xxx

Princess Pixie! said...

Evening Sue
Not been on here for a while but have returned to a beautiful card. Love the noble circles - such a fabulous go to. I have the elegance paper pad but so far have only stroked it as it is just too gorgeous to use!!! Really need to give myself a severe talking to.
The card is a wonderful creation of the perfect colour combination and stunning embellishments which all in all adds up to an exquisite work of art. Thanks Sue x
Ok so I am completely out of the loop having been away for a few days. It was my birthday last Thursday and I had a constant stream of friends and family popping in to make sure the day would not go unnoticed. Loads of cards, pressies and money. I was a lucky girl. And the postman bought me an unexpected gift in the form of a bribe from Laine to make sure I will carry on being her friend!! Lol. Seriously, Laine sent me - what else - some Sue dies. It was a lovely surprise x
I have yet to decide what to spend my birthday money on but just to satisfy my longings have already treated myself to a few other Sue goodies x
The rest of the week seemed to go by in a bit of a blur due to the hot weather and my not coping too well with temperature.
Anyway it is cooler today thank goodness but still warm and not playing havoc with my brain cell so fingers crossed I am back now x
Maria - one night? I presume you are talking about the forthcoming visit from the troublemaker from across the border. I wish it was only one night. I stupidly said she could stay for over a week - well I didn't think she would say yes. Lol x
Crewe Trish - absolutely scandalous. So unfair that you can be treated like this x
Elaine - make sure you keep a diary. We had terrible trouble years ago with a 'nocturnal' upstairs neighbour and a diary is really important. Some people are so inconsiderate. I really feel for you. I hope Andrew had a better day today x
Sam - I hope you are not troubled by your neighbours alarm again. Disturbed sleep is so miserable x
Annie - hope your cellulites is calming and you are able to play x
Wheely - so pleased your sewing machine looks at home. Sorry it was not good news for Mr W. Must say you were lucky with that doctor weren't you? I always get the old wrinkly doctors who grunt rather than communicate. Hugs x
Tracy - you need to take your time with things and not put pressure on yourself. Hugs x
Lorraine - the boys are a nightmare. I really have no idea how things will get sorted. Hope you are feeling better x
P - I am sure the banter will begin soon x
Lynda - so sorry to hear about Annie. Take care. Hugs x
Tina - I'm glad Mick is 'looking good'! Things seem to be moving in the right direction. Sending you love x
Laine - where are you hun? Hope being nice to me hasn't worn you out too much x
I am so sorry if I have missed anything. I am hoping for a quiet day tomorrow and who knows I might even manage to play with my new Sue toys. Wish me luck with actually using my elegance paper pad. Maybe I should buy another one so I can carry on with the stroking. Lol x
Take care everyone.
Sending love and happy thoughts
Crafty hugs
Yvonne
x

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue This card and a gorgeous I love it I'm away staying with my daughter & family at the moment so my days are very busy so I've been catching up on the cards Ive missed

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue This card and a gorgeous I love it I'm away staying with my daughter & family at the moment so my days are very busy so I've been catching up on the cards Ive missed

Elizabeth Louise said...

Hi Sue,
Love this and have all the dies except the leaves, so will try it with the faux quilled leaves instead, and in a different colour way, with a different sentiment....otherwise, an exact copy! LOL....

Nanna Tina said...

Hi Sue
Wow just love this card, how can I decide which Nobel dies to go for next circles or ovals just when I think I have decided you show me a card from the other set and I'm back to where I started
Mick has had a fantastic day he has eaten weetabix, egg and chips, crispy chicken breast and chocolate sponge and custard, his hands have been playing up but he's coped very well, still very warm here but having fan on and doors open has helped
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all your kind words, hugs and wishes they mean a lot to us both
Happy crafting
Love and hugs to all
Love Tina xxxx

Suebak said...

Would make a nice wedding card.

Susan x

Lynda's craft's said...

Hi Sue & Everyone
Oh Wow a gorgeous card Sue I love your pieced squares & oblong's but
I think the pieced circle are lovely as this card shows They are defently going on my nead list.
Thank you so much for all your hard work & showing such gorgeous cards everyday
I for one really appreciate everything you do for us.
I just wish I could afford all your dies that would be amazing.
Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xxxx

TRACY special Big Hug's for you & Hubby xx

Elaine so sorry you have the neighbours from hell
as others have said take notes of times & if you could record the noise that would help a lot
Hope you had a good day with Andrew & he is doing ok.Hug's xx

Trish sorry your holiday was a compleat nightmare &
feel sorry for the people who couldn't pay & had to go home. Hug's xx

Wheelybad sending big Hug's & cuddles for Billy hope your ok my friend xx

TIna & Mike sending you both Hug's xx

Sending everyone Hug's & Hug's to my good friends.xxx


Brenda said...

Hello Sue,

This card is so pretty, I'm sure everyone will love it. Thank you for sharing.

Love and hugs, Brenda xxx

Glenharon said...

Good evening Sue and the Wilsonettes ,
Oh Sue I really love this card but sadly I don't have the pierced circles although I do have the bonnie paper that you have used. I love everything about today's piece of beauty that I really need to save for the circle and the background pierced dies as both you have now successfully made them from a want to a need. Thank you for a fantastic inspirational work of art Sue that I can see so many would want to emulate this. Take care lovely lady with hugs to all as I'm so tired as I have been up on and off all last night because of a certain baby grandson and I have had him all day today. I don't have a part that's not aching tonight or jumping with pain spasms so I will say goodnight,
Love and crafty hugs
Norah (glenochil)

Betty McAlister said...

Beautiful card Sue. X

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Sorry I'm so late but have been travelling all day to France, staying with a friend for a week. Beautiful card and I love your circular frames.
P in Wales I'm with you it costs nothing to leave a comment every day and not just when there's a giveaway

Daily caring hugs to Tracy, Elaine, Nanna Tina and Wheelybad

Hugs and best wishes everyone
Pat

Tres said...

Hi Sue. Just to quickly say that your card today is absolutely gorgeous !!! A true Sue Wilson style card. Really beautiful !!! I love it when you make cards like this one. I love everything about your card. The Noble circles look fantastic. I love the sentiment and banner. Your papers look gorgeous Sue . ( They are on my huge long wish list !!!) Fab colour combo and beautiful glittered flowers to add that perfect finishing touch !!! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous card. Sending lots of love and hugs to you Sue from Tres x x x

Sending lots of love to everyone from Tres x x x

Wheely Bad said...

Hi Sue

What a pretty card. I don't often see circular frames so this is quite a treat. The colours are perfect and compliment the dies and stamp totally. I hope all is good with you. Big hugs x

P, Steph and Barbara- well said! I agree with every word x

Tracy, all I can do is send you the biggest of hugs and a hand to hold. It will get better but it will take as much time as it will take. We're all here for you for the duration of that time x

Lynda, I'm so sorry to hear about Annie. Sending you biggest of hugs and Billy sends a big paw to hold and fluffy cuddles. I hope you and your furry friend who has lost their play mate are OK. Thank you for thinking of us when you're grieving Annie, it's very kind of you x

Laine and Yvonne, crazy how so often you've posted within minutes of each other and thank you for making me laugh. Big hugs to both of you x

Nanna Tina, delighted to hear how much better Mick is. Heat didn't do a lot of us any favours so I'm glad it's cooled and it's been of benefit to Mick, big hugs x

Elaine, you must do something about the inconsiderate person above you. I hate being the one to complain too but there comes a point and it can't affect your health as you have Andrew to think about. Glad he's making continued progress, a down day here and there is normal especially if he's been active the day before. My best wishes to him and big hugs to you both x

Sending big hugs and thanks to Norah, P, Fluffycat, Maria, Pam, Lorraine, Pat and Sarah and anyone I forgot (3 days of comments is a lot to remember so sincere apologies if I have forgot you) for thinking of myself and the Mr x

Think last week caught up with me over the weekend. The heat, going out, being in touch with old friends, my head (and the handsome A & E doctor lol). I did nothing Saturday bar eat my evening meal and have a shower. Sunday I did a little sewing and got very sleepy again. Today I've been a bit more with it, sorted a few essential things out, shower after tea. Mum in law wants to use a sewing machine Wednesday so tomorrow I need to tidy the back room a bit and unhook my machine from my arm lever and set it up to sew slowly for her. Both my hand cranks have bits off them being cleaned and my new baby has yet to be checked over thoroughly. Told her to get her machines to me for some work, she hasn't sewn in a long time, one has seized and the other she says doesn't work. I don't mind cos she's lovely and Billy adores his Grandma!

Mr says he feels "lighter" knowing he's leaving work. He has decided he wants to go back to building for a few years. Maybe it's anything other than being at my beck and call lol. His last day is Friday, his birthday and he's having lunch with those he got on with. We're all going to his parents Sunday, Billy will see so much of his favourite people this week! Last week he was giving doggy kisses to my social worker and giving puppy eyes to the cleaner, this week it's grandma and my PA twice, my brother too, who's standing in for the cleaner as he's desperate to earn extra money for his wedding next year. Billy's asleep now after chasing spiders round the living room (those he doesn't eat he leaves drowned in dog dribble on the floor) not quite as bad as Laines cat bringing her "presents" but getting there!

Mammoth comment, I do apologise. I have a fair bit to do tomorrow as have a meeting as well as getting MIL ready a space to sew in and catch up with my friend again on FB as haven't been up to it so if I don't visit you'll know why and not to worry. Sending big hugs and happiness to all Wilsonettes, see you all soon,

T x




Unknown said...

Hi Sue, This card is SOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo Beautiful. I love your dies. They are like NO OTHER oN EARTH and I love them because they are so unique...I am disabled and live on a small ck but I save enough to buy at least 2 of your dies every month. SO I slowly am getting there.I love the beautiful hues on this card. You inspire me to create and watching your video's really helps. I am a more visual learner. I have already put in my pre order for some of your Christmas dies..the problem is I want ALL OF THEM...lol Well you take care..blessings, Victoria

Anonymous said...

So beautiful very elegant.. Just perfect for my sons wedding Thank you cards too.

Sandy H said...

Absolutely beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Lovely card today . Gorgeous design and the flowers are stunning xxx love the colours just my kind of card xx love Yvonne Bennett xx

Littlelamb said...

Beautiful card Sue. Thank you for sharing this with us. Sorry I didn't get here to comment yesterday. Very busy day.

Laura O said...

wow Sue this is a stunning card ,Laura O

Unknown said...

Super pretty and very classy . Just like you Sue

julie laz said...

Hi sue, wow wow, love it, right up my street, the colour, everything, crafty hugs Julie laz xxx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue

Wow another stunning card I love the circle frames a lovely change, and very pretty colour scheme.
With best wishes
Elaine Ann

Unknown said...

A really beautiful card, just the sort of card that I love

Vie
x

julie laz said...

Oooooor wow sue this one is beautiful,, sorry not commented, but been too ill,
just want you to no I always go back and look at your art work,
I love all your cards and I copy most of them lol,
Crafty hugs Julie laz xxx