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Thursday 11 August 2016
Alternate Style Poppy Card
Hi bloggers! I just love flower dies that can be used in different ways to create completely different looks for your projects. Today's video will show you another way to use the Exquisite Poppy dies to do just that. I hope you will enjoy it!
Love this card and the flowers are beautiful. I need to really study the video to try to copy these. I'm not very good with flowers - they never look as good as yours. D x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, gorgeous, have I said it before gorgeous, o shall I say it again gorgeous, I love it, the dies you have used fabulous and of course the wonderful poppies, well your a big winner with me on this one again Sue.
Elaine, why on earth didn't the consultant order Andrew's scan before the appointment, it is such a worry and very unnecessary - wish they would get organized, hope you don't have to wait too long.
Tina and Mick, how are things
Yvonne, your friends Jo and her Mum have got the right attitude on this long journey, if it helps them and I am sure it would if it was me, then that is the way forward for them, it is funny though, morecombe and wise and little and large.
I am sure there are other's I have forgot, so catch this big hug coming your way.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Gorgeous card, love those poppies. Elaine, I'm sorry Andrews visit didn't go as hoped, you are right to feel frustrated with all of the waiting. Tina, how did it go with Mick yesterday. Yvonne, your friends are very brave and positive, good for them. Tracey, glad you got sorted with Drs , just try and rest over the next few weeks. June, hope you are okay, you had an emotional time. Hugs to all.
Hello Sue and all Another style of poppy! Fabulous, can't wait to watch the video. Love the Belgian background, so striking and of course blue and white. Another fabulous card. hugs Muriel x
Good morning Sue, Absolutely stunning card & those poppies are outstanding. Sue these flowers just adapt so well to every colour way possible. Yvonne xx
Morning Sue. A gorgeous card this morning. Loving the bling on the blue backgroung. Your poppy flowers are always stunning and this video just shows us of another way to use these fantastic dies. Thanks for another great video. Best Wishes. Denise T x
Good morning Sue and everyone. Gorgeous card, love everything about it. Tracy, I know what you mean about Drs not reading notes, you'd think it would save them time if they had an idea of a patient's background. I'm glad you've been signed off again but you do know that if you're ill when you're due holiday you use the sick note not your holiday days. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
Morning Sue, love the card today and the poppies look amazing. I have used the poppy dies and sometimes they look good but other times not so good, I'll have to try this method and see if they look better for me.
Good morning Sue and crafters all, Absolutely fabulous this mornings card. Lovely colours with the ever so versatile Equisite Poppie. Die. Thanks for the inspiration Sue. Love and crafty hugs, Tina T xxxx
Morning Sue. I've loved and admired this sample each time I've seen it, and still do, it's so pretty and feminine. Your idea is a great one for anyone that has this beautiful poppy but not the cornflower as now we have two species of sweet flowers from one die, which you are so good at doing. Will get the knowledge from your tutorials a little later. Sending hugs for the day as usually xx
Good morning Sue When I first saw today's card I thought it was beautiful but after seeing the video and seen the details it's even prettier! I can't wait to own these poppies they are gorgeous! Enjoyed the video thanks for sharing. Hugs x Heather T
Hi Sue A gorgeous card and fabulous poppies. I'm hoping to have the poppies dies for my birthday next week so shall enjoy the video and will pay attention to the technique. B xx
Hi Sue - I just loved this card the first time I saw it and without the beautiful poppies and in different colours it would make a great card for a man. Your video shows everything perfectly and is so helpful. Thank you for giving us more ideas and inspiration. Sending best wishes YvonneMayxx
Another beautiful card this morning, I really must get the poppy dies. I think that is the only flower I do have except for a poppy stamp.
Thank you for such lovely welcome back messages, they really gave my spirits a lift.
Tracy, I can totally sympathise with your doctor woes. My agoraphobia can be such a drawback at times for me and it annoys me too when you cannot get an appt with your usual doctor. I have lost count of the number of times that I am given appts at all hours during the day and evening instead of early morning ones so I do not have to wait in the waiting rooms too long. When I ring up to change the time given, the Appointments Dept. claims they have no knowledge of my condition. My response this year to them was "Well it should be marked in RED on my notes and why can't you read that when you book me into an unsuitable time? and I have to do this every year". Their stock answer? "Your Doctor/consultant has not told us of this". Yet I know that they do. DOH!
Gurt big hugs to all that in need of one today. Love 7 hugs Cheryl xxx
Lovely card, Sue, and poppies again - not complaining, my favourites, too! Brilliant video, as ever, thank you so much. Tracy, hard to believe it's nearly a year - pleased to hear you got your extra sick time so enjoy as much as you can. Yvonne G - your 'party piece' sounds a hoot, looks like a good night ahead. Hugs for all - and extra for Kitty, Maria, Steph, Laine, Lorraine F and Wheely.
Hello Sue Pretty card and of course the Poppies The Lattice Die came yesterday so I have been playing with that one, enough for this months spending I think! Love Marg
Hi Sue Love your beautiful card and how you use your dies ,you are just one very talented Lady, I will watch your video later with my usual coffee.
Thank you for your continued support for Andrew { i think he is now used to the waiting for the next appointment etc etc before he moves on to the next step , hopefully he wont have to wait too long } He has gone back to his Caravan to chill out , read and fish , Daniel is going to open any mail that comes from the Hospital ,if an appointment is made Andrew is only one and a half hours away from home.
Thinking of you all and big hugs to all who need one
Lovely card Sue. The poppies look great altered. Love the glittery background. I adore the lattice background, it's at the top of my wish list.
The weather is dull here in North Wales today. We were supposed to be taking daughter for a trip to the coast, the sea air will be good for all of us. There's a super craft shop in Llandudno if we need to shelter from the rain LOL
Luvverly!...the poppies really work well when cut to look more like cornflowers and the Belgian background die blinged up is the perfect framing for them...gorgeous card!
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous. I am looking forward to watching the video later with a nice cup of tea. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
Morning Sue, Another exquisite card. I think your poppy die must be one of the most vesitile flower dies you have done, it can be made to look like so many different flowers.
It's all been said! Another gorgeous card. Thank you Sue for showing so many ways to use your dies!!! I love creating flowers and am so pleased to find another way to use my poppy die. I love the whole card. Have a great day.
It's all been said! Another gorgeous card. Thank you Sue for showing so many ways to use your dies!!! I love creating flowers and am so pleased to find another way to use my poppy die. I love the whole card. Have a great day.
Hi Sue and everyone. Oh I just love this card and thank you for the tutorial video. Love how you made the poppies, they are now nearly top on my wish list. It's getting a bit cramped up there :-)
Elaine- hope Andrew will get treated as he should, sending you all some hugs x Tina and Mick- hope you both doing alright,hugs x Tracy- you are doing so well. 1 year and to the next 20,30,40 free. Big hug x Lorraine F- hope you are feeling better today, sending you hugs too. Hope to see you in the cafe'later.x Laine- wish you better my friend. How weird to call you that :-)x Yvonne- have a good day, be nice and have fun. Enjoy your day x 'P' thank you for your hug. Still on extra pain killers but will have a slow day making some cards, hopefully. Whats your name ? Wheelybad- take care, hope you are ok, hugs to you and Billy x Lynda- have a easy day and rest your legs, be a lot of walking at Ally Pally :-) Sending special hugs to all who need one and to our missing friends x Hugs Maria x
Morning Sue, A very elegant and stunning card, I love how you have altered the poppy die-cuts, the flowers look totally different. Gorgeous !! Lots of love from Patricia xx
Hi sue and crafters. Oooh pretty pretty. The more I look at the poppies the more I want the die. Had overlooked them before but I guess that's ur plan isn't it sue?? To get me to buy more naughty lady u are lol.
Crafty sue too. Yes I knew I'd get holidays back when using the sick note. I'd already had to rebook out 2 weeks at my last work meeting because it's time next month to book out 2017/2018 holidays and the system won't allow u to do it if u have more than an hour to book out. Lol but thanks anyway always good to be in the know about these things xx
Cheryl. Nice to see u back.
Not seen wheely or Norah for a bit. Hope u guys are ok. Hopefully see u soon xx
Hi Sue Well how spookey is this I had just been thinking of cutting into flower dies like this to create a chysthanimum type flower and here you are with this video !!! So as you can guess I really like this card. Beautiful once again. Off to experiment with my dies now. Regards Heather R Oxfordshire
Hi Sue I'm loving the poppy dies looking forward to watching video for another way to use them beautiful card A very long day yesterday we managed to visit staff on the ward they said he looked great, saw Dr he didn't recognise him and said he made the right choice sending him home it's done him the world of good,sending him to oncology for the pain team to help get pain under control he has given him some morphine slow release tablets to help for now he now only weighs 9st 9lb so got some extra supliments he did weigh nearly 17st at Christmas so weighing him again in 2 weeks he's still eating well, was in a lot if pain after been stuck in wheel chair so long so was glad to lay down and have his fish and chips so having a lay down day today, thank you for your wishes and kindness I'm going to read through them all soon Happy crafting Love and huge hugs to everyone Love Tina xxxx
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Beautiful flowers but I will have to wait until next week to watch the video to see your alternative way of using your poppy dies. Thanks for the video.
Hi Sue What a beautiful card today, love the background die you gave used and also those tags, must have overlooked them!! Yet another use for this beautiful poppy! I'm determined to get it now, it's out of stock on my usual site but I will look elsewhere I think. I'm making some cakes for a friend today so I will buy them with my earnings. Take care Love Diane G xxx Tracey don't you love computer leave systems!! Rest, recouperate and you will bounce back xxx Elaine Andrew sounds like he's doing the right thing, the appointments will get sorted meanwhile he's enjoying himself. Xxx Tina how lovely the hospital could see he was doing so well, I hope the new melds help with pain. Nothing like home cooking to make you well again xxx Cheryl good to see you back xxx Pam I was worried when you weren't first, hope you are ok and we're just running late xxxx
Good morning Sue. A stunning card with lots of lovely details and bling. A very clever way of adapting the poppy die. Thank you for the great inspiration and tutorial. X
Morning, Sue, Another wonderful way to use your poppies! Can't wait to watch the video. The dies are slowly creeping to the top of my wish list so hopefully I'll soon be able to give all these different ideas a try. Until then though I have the die cuts that Pam sent me to practise with :). My goodness, what a difference a day makes...not sure how the weather is up country but in my part of Cornwall we seem to be getting one day wet, one day dry!! It's sunny and windy today after the showers for most of yesterday. I wonder if this heat wave will really arrive...I just hope if it does that it's a drier heat, I just can't deal with all the humidity we've been getting lately. One more room sorted this morning (the kitchen) all I need to do now is wash the floor. I'm getting ever closer to clearing the craft room...again...so that I can get in there and play with all the new goodies that have been arriving with my craft magazines. I also need to sew my new nets which are about an inch too long and are annoying me lol. I really hate sewing though so maybe the end of the craft room where my machine lives will be the last bit I clear out lol. Happy Thursday everyone. Bejay xx
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card and I love the way you have adapted the poppy dies to create something completely different. I have been loving all the blues/lilacs this week but please could we have something in yellow or green just for a change? I know the dies can look completely different when used with other colours, I just need the imagination to see it :D
Gorgeous card Sue, what a fantastic idea you have bestowed upon us cutting into the poppy die to make a new flower, you never cease to amaze me Sue the video was superb and easy to follow. many thanks, I have just read what is happening to our lovely blog friends and my heart goes out to you all who are suffering and are poorly, I know what pain is like believe me. Love and hugs to you all, Johanna,
Gorgeous card Sue, what a fantastic idea you have bestowed upon us cutting into the poppy die to make a new flower, you never cease to amaze me Sue the video was superb and easy to follow. many thanks, I have just read what is happening to our lovely blog friends and my heart goes out to you all who are suffering and are poorly, I know what pain is like believe me. Love and hugs to you all, Johanna,
To My Wonderful Special Friend Sue, I Loved Today's Truly Tremendous "Card And Video" When I Watched On YouTube So It Was Truly Great To Catch Up With It Once Again It's Such "A Extremely Exquisite Card". I Love The Colour Combination You Have Chosen, The White And The Iris Card. Then There Is The Truly Outstanding Dies You've Used, The Very Beautiful Exquisite Poppy Die, The Tags From The Belgian Collection, The Superb Background From The Belgian Collection, Last But Not Least The Stunning Lattice Frame (Which I Love) Adding Pearls Here And There Diamond Sprinkles For That Little Bit Of Bling. The Photograph Shots On Your Blog, That You Took At Each Stage Of The Card Gave Us A Clear Understanding Of How You Acheived This Extremely Beautiful Card. I Love The Very Beautiful Exquisite Poppies They Look Truly Stunning In What Ever Colour You Choose To Produce Them. I Love Your Sentiment "You're Wonderful" (Right Back At You) From The Creative Expression Clear Set I Must Say I Love The Clear Stamps So Much More Than Having To Use Umount Etc: Sue Thank You For Today's Masterpiece You Are A True Star I'm In Total Awe Of You, Each And Every Day You Inspire Me, And I Can't Find The Correct Words To Tell You How Much I Truly Appreciate It, Thank You So Very Much My Wonderful Friend. Take Great Care Warmest Fond Wishes To Wonderful Colin And Heather Sue Love And Huge Hugs To Yourself Love From Sam xxx Hugs To "All" Wilsonettes, Cheryl Brown Its Wonderful To See You Back On Sue's Blog....
This is a very pretty card Sue, it's interesting to see the poppy die used like this, I can't wait to watch the video. :) Off to make a cup of tea so I can sit in comfort to watch it! Hugs to all in need of them today, Paula x (WelshPaula)
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x Beautiful card again sue x its gorgeous x is there anything you can't do with the poppy die ? It really is versatile x Sending hugs to all the wilsonettes x Theresa w xxx
Hi sue, I would love to win this card, it would be a honour and go straight into a frame, crafty hugs Julie laz xx
Just to let you no I've not commented on anything for a full week, I don't know if anyone no's about this But due to my illness I went blind in one eye, it's been like this for 2 years now and so hard to live with cos of my crafting and I'm only 44 and with the other illness which I've had for 11 years, on Monday I went to see a different eye doctor, and they said I could have a donor eye, but the recovery would be 4 to 6 months, I don't know what to do, so I was wondering if anybody knew anyone who has had one or no's anything about it, I can't listen to doctors anymore, because of my other illness I listened to the doctor and 7 surgeries later I'm in a wheelchair, sorry to go on and on, just wondering if anyone no's many thanks Julie laz xxx
Julie u poor love. I don't know much about these things I'm afraid I didn't know they could do such a thing as a donor eye. If u had it u would have sight in both eyes again!! Sorry I'm not much help but caring hugs being sent ur way xx
Lovely card, great video with clear instructions, and another way to use the Poppy die. My order of your Poppy die has arrived and I will try this style of today's flower! I really like how you pay attention to all the tiny details! You are an awesome designer!
Hi Sue. I always love to see cards using the Belgian Background die as is it one of my favourites and, of course, I love the sparkle too. What a good idea to use the poppy dies in this way to create yet another different flower.
Sue I always love when all you have to do to a die cut is add a few tweaks and you are looking at a virtually new item!! Love the color combo on this card, well done!!!
So beautiful...love your idea to cut the petals. Also have taken notice of your tip in recent videos and again today to put the dies through the machine at an angle. I absolutely love my Spellbinder Platinum machine....it cuts intricate dies first time, every time. So nice and such a time saver not to have to run dies through several times to get a complete cut. The machine really does what they say it will do. I also cut 10 thicknesses of cardstock in one pass the other day with one of my steel rule dies. When I'm making paper flowers, this is a major time saver.
Great card, as always, and always love the videos since I'm such a visual learner.
Absolutely beautiful card again sue, i love this die and can't believe i have it but have not used it yet. Love the colour you have used and i love what you have done with the poppy,that poppy die is so versatile as are all your flower dies. Thank you for another fab video.
Hello Sue This is my sort of card I don't have the poppy die yet but it is next on my list. Julie so sorry to hear about your problems there are usually support groups run by real patients for most illnesses they might help. Tina it was great to hear the hospital were so pleased with Micks progress your care is certainly making a difference. Elaine Mick has such a positive attitude I hope he enjoys his time away. Pam was really worried when I couldn't see your comment at first. On a happy note our debit card has repaid the extra money we lost following our holiday firm collapse.
Beautiful card. This is the first time I have noted this Belgian background die and really like it. Impressed by the different use of the poppy dies and love the end product.
Evening Sue. Gorgeous card. Haven't had time to watch video yet as it is a very slow process here but hopefully tomorrow as I'd love to see how you've changed the poppy die. They look lovely x
Hi Sue. WOW !!! This card is gorgeous !!! I love the colours you have used for this one. The Belgian background die is beautiful and so are the Belgian tags. Really lovely Art Deco style designs. I love the effect achieved by using the lattice shadow box die underneath, very pretty with all the pearls on it. It looks like there is glitter on the Belgian background to me. I have not yet had the chance to watch your fab video Sue. I will watch it tomorrow when I get some time to myself and I can concentrate properly. Your poppies look absolutely amazing and I can't wait to see how you made them into these gorgeously beautiful flowers !!! x x x I am sorry I was unable to comment yesterday but just to say Sue that I think yesterday's card is truly stunning !!! I am very lucky as my Steve bought me the Noble Circles as a suprise present, and it isn't even my Birthday or anything !!! They arrived only yesterday too !!! I am now inspired to make yesterday's card but I need to get the petite Atlas striplet and I really need / want / have to have your stunning paper pad !!! As always Sue you have created the most beautiful poppy flowers. Thank you so much for sharing your stunning cards. Sending you lots of love and hugs Sue from Tres x x x
Sue, hello! See I'm doing everything back to front today! Last day of My crafting week tomorrow! I've had fun but am now rather tired!! I'm going to order that poppy die tomorrow! I did think about using my cornflower die and glueing the strands together but decided life is too short! Lol . Sorry Sue, I'm giddy tonight! Beautiful card as ever! Thank you! Sorry but unable to read the " news" today but will try to catch up tomorrow! Night Night Everyone, love Myra x
Hi all I am yet again playing catch up lol But I am so glad that I came onto the blog I would have hated to miss this beautiful card It's lovely Sue Hugs to all that need one Theresa Gxx
Another great tutorial I love all the dies you've used with this card, it's also nice to see how versatile the poppy dies are. A very lovely card thank you.
Love this card and the flowers are beautiful. I need to really study the video to try to copy these. I'm not very good with flowers - they never look as good as yours.
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These flowers are so pretty lovey card for today
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card love everything about it especially the poppies.
Thanks for sharing
Jan x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, gorgeous, have I said it before gorgeous, o shall I say it again gorgeous, I love it, the dies you have used fabulous and of course the wonderful poppies, well your a big winner with me on this one again Sue.
ReplyDeleteElaine, why on earth didn't the consultant order Andrew's scan before the appointment, it is such a worry and very unnecessary - wish they would get organized, hope you don't have to wait too long.
Tina and Mick, how are things
Yvonne, your friends Jo and her Mum have got the right attitude on this long journey, if it helps them and I am sure it would if it was me, then that is the way forward for them, it is funny though, morecombe and wise and little and large.
I am sure there are other's I have forgot, so catch this big hug coming your way.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Gorgeous card, love those poppies.
ReplyDeleteElaine, I'm sorry Andrews visit didn't go as hoped, you are right to feel frustrated with all of the waiting.
Tina, how did it go with Mick yesterday.
Yvonne, your friends are very brave and positive, good for them.
Tracey, glad you got sorted with Drs , just try and rest over the next few weeks.
June, hope you are okay, you had an emotional time.
Hugs to all.
Lovely card Sue.
ReplyDeleteHello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteAnother style of poppy! Fabulous, can't wait to watch the video. Love the Belgian background, so striking and of course blue and white. Another fabulous card.
hugs
Muriel x
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning card & those poppies are outstanding. Sue these flowers just adapt so well to every colour way possible. Yvonne xx
Lovely card Sue, will have to get this poppy die, my flowers never look as good as yours. Will watch video later. JJxx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue, another beautiful card, they always have the wow factor. Great video showing how to do the flowers. Have a Great day. Bx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue. A gorgeous card this morning. Loving the bling on the blue backgroung. Your poppy flowers are always stunning and this video just shows us of another way to use these fantastic dies. Thanks for another great video.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes.
Denise T x
Good morning Sue and everyone. Gorgeous card, love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteTracy, I know what you mean about Drs not reading notes, you'd think it would save them time if they had an idea of a patient's background. I'm glad you've been signed off again but you do know that if you're ill when you're due holiday you use the sick note not your holiday days. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
Beautiful card. I love the way you use your dies so differently to show the versatility of them
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Karen xx
GM Sue. Very lovely especially those flowers. Will watch video later.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue, very pretty card in pretty colours with the stunning poppy die. Loved the video. Marion S x
ReplyDeleteLove those beautiful flowers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, these dies are so versatile x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, love the card today and the poppies look amazing. I have used the poppy dies and sometimes they look good but other times not so good, I'll have to try this method and see if they look better for me.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks,
Pearl xx
Good morning Sue and crafters all,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous this mornings card.
Lovely colours with the ever so versatile Equisite Poppie. Die. Thanks for the inspiration Sue.
Love and crafty hugs,
Tina T xxxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove today's card, and the poppies are very pretty
Pat x
Morning Sue. I've loved and admired this sample each time I've seen it, and still do, it's so pretty and feminine. Your idea is a great one for anyone that has this beautiful poppy but not the cornflower as now we have two species of sweet flowers from one die, which you are so good at doing. Will get the knowledge from your tutorials a little later.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs for the day as usually xx
A stunning card. Love the versatility of the Poppy Die to make so many variations. Great tutorial for crafters of all experience.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue xx hazel
ReplyDeleteLovely sparkly card this morning Sue! Another fab way of using the poppy which looks so pretty. Debra x
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhen I first saw today's card I thought it was beautiful but after seeing the video and seen the details it's even prettier! I can't wait to own these poppies they are gorgeous! Enjoyed the video thanks for sharing.
Hugs x
Heather T
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card and fabulous poppies. I'm hoping to have the poppies dies for my birthday next week so shall enjoy the video and will pay attention to the technique.
B xx
Lovely card Sue, using my favourite background die and the poppy dies which are on their way to me now! Woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteMaggie B xx
Beautiful card, really lovely.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteWow what a very pretty card thank you.
A great video too.
Take care all Kitty.
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely card,gorgeous poppies & background,love the colour,saving the video to watch later when it's quiet,
Thank you
Best wishes
Karen M
Hi Sue - I just loved this card the first time I saw it and without the beautiful poppies and in different colours it would make a great card for a man. Your video shows everything perfectly and is so helpful. Thank you for giving us more ideas and inspiration. Sending best wishes
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Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely card today, I love the colours you have used.
Thanks for sharing
Maggie
Beautiful card and more lovely poppies.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card this morning, I really must get the poppy dies. I think that is the only flower I do have except for a poppy stamp.
Thank you for such lovely welcome back messages, they really gave my spirits a lift.
Tracy, I can totally sympathise with your doctor woes. My agoraphobia can be such a drawback at times for me and it annoys me too when you cannot get an appt with your usual doctor. I have lost count of the number of times that I am given appts at all hours during the day and evening instead of early morning ones so I do not have to wait in the waiting rooms too long. When I ring up to change the time given, the Appointments Dept. claims they have no knowledge of my condition. My response this year to them was "Well it should be marked in RED on my notes and why can't you read that when you book me into an unsuitable time? and I have to do this every year". Their stock answer? "Your Doctor/consultant has not told us of this". Yet I know that they do. DOH!
Gurt big hugs to all that in need of one today.
Love 7 hugs
Cheryl xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, fab card, love those poppies.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card this morning. You are so inspiring.
Love, Chris rothwell
Lovely card, Sue, and poppies again - not complaining, my favourites, too! Brilliant video, as ever, thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteTracy, hard to believe it's nearly a year - pleased to hear you got your extra sick time so enjoy as much as you can.
Yvonne G - your 'party piece' sounds a hoot, looks like a good night ahead.
Hugs for all - and extra for Kitty, Maria, Steph, Laine, Lorraine F and Wheely.
'P' in Wales
So, so pretty. xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeletePretty card and of course the Poppies
The Lattice Die came yesterday so I have been playing with that one, enough for this months spending I think!
Love Marg
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful card and how you use your dies ,you are just one very talented Lady, I will watch your video later with my usual coffee.
Thank you for your continued support for Andrew { i think he is now used to the waiting for the next appointment etc etc before he moves on to the next step , hopefully he wont have to wait too long } He has gone back to his Caravan to chill out , read and fish , Daniel is going to open any mail that comes from the Hospital ,if an appointment is made Andrew is only one and a half hours away from home.
Thinking of you all and big hugs to all who need one
These poppy dies are fast becoming a must have. What a lovely card, Sue.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeletejust one word for this beautiful card: EXQUISITE.
Certainly singing to me, love everything about it.
Hugs, Rose
Another gorgeous card Sue, love the dies you have used and of course the lovely poppies.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue. The poppies look great altered. Love the glittery background. I adore the lattice background, it's at the top of my wish list.
ReplyDeleteThe weather is dull here in North Wales today. We were supposed to be taking daughter for a trip to the coast, the sea air will be good for all of us. There's a super craft shop in Llandudno if we need to shelter from the rain LOL
Have a lovely day all.
Annie P
xxx
Another lovely card and those beautiful poppies again!
ReplyDeleteA lovely card Sue. The Belgian background is one of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteJan
Northampton
Wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteLove these flowers, so thanks for showing alternative ways to use them!
Great background, too :))
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLuvverly!...the poppies really work well when cut to look more like cornflowers and the Belgian background die blinged up is the perfect framing for them...gorgeous card!
Izzy
Love this card.....I NEED these poppies
ReplyDeleteCarol
Hi Sue. Beautiful card. Love the poppies. Have a great day. Hugs to all xxx
ReplyDeleteStunning card sue its beautiful Poppies are my favorite of all the flowers your die is my treasure Thank you sue love always
ReplyDeleteJune Horrocks xxxxxxx
Love the Vidio suexxxxx
DeleteLovely card Amazing how different the poppy looks cut into like this
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue today's card is gorgeous. I am looking forward to watching the video later with a nice cup of tea. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, Another exquisite card. I think your poppy die must be one of the most vesitile flower dies you have done, it can be made to look like so many different flowers.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie X X
It's all been said! Another gorgeous card. Thank you Sue for showing so many ways to use your dies!!! I love creating flowers and am so pleased to find another way to use my poppy die. I love the whole card. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteIt's all been said! Another gorgeous card. Thank you Sue for showing so many ways to use your dies!!! I love creating flowers and am so pleased to find another way to use my poppy die. I love the whole card. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous card. The poppies are lovely when you have Wilsonised them.. The colours are lovely.
BarbaraV
Good Morning Sue, another beautiful card this morning, I love how youve created the whole design, and those flowers are stunning. hugs Shirleyxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, Love the card and the poppies are beautiful. love Jean Z xxx
ReplyDeleteGood morning sue what a beautiful card and the design is wonderful
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day
Debs Cards
Xxx
Wonderful card, love the video
ReplyDeleteThat´s an amazing card, Sue.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video.
Rolf xxx
Hi Sue and everyone.
ReplyDeleteOh I just love this card and thank you for the tutorial
video. Love how you made the poppies, they are now nearly
top on my wish list. It's getting a bit cramped up there :-)
Elaine- hope Andrew will get treated as he should, sending
you all some hugs x
Tina and Mick- hope you both doing alright,hugs x
Tracy- you are doing so well. 1 year and to the next
20,30,40 free. Big hug x
Lorraine F- hope you are feeling better today, sending you
hugs too. Hope to see you in the cafe'later.x
Laine- wish you better my friend. How weird to call you that :-)x
Yvonne- have a good day, be nice and have fun. Enjoy your day x
'P' thank you for your hug. Still on extra pain killers but
will have a slow day making some cards, hopefully. Whats your name ?
Wheelybad- take care, hope you are ok, hugs to you and Billy x
Lynda- have a easy day and rest your legs, be a lot of walking at
Ally Pally :-)
Sending special hugs to all who need one and to our missing friends x
Hugs Maria x
Stunning card, gorgeous colours a true winner for me Sue, love it. Have a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Gorgeous card so pretty loving the "Flowers" so pretty.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Gorgeous card
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, A very elegant and stunning card, I love how you have altered the poppy die-cuts, the flowers look totally different. Gorgeous !!
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the altered poppies.
Lydia
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Beautiful card and dies.
ReplyDeleteAnother fab card, you have the most wonderful ideas on how to use the dies Sue.
ReplyDeleteAnnette
Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteAnother Gorgeous card love the use of the poppy dies and love the colours
Hope you all have a good day
Sharon
xxx
Hi sue and crafters.
ReplyDeleteOooh pretty pretty. The more I look at the poppies the more I want the die. Had overlooked them before but I guess that's ur plan isn't it sue?? To get me to buy more naughty lady u are lol.
Crafty sue too. Yes I knew I'd get holidays back when using the sick note. I'd already had to rebook out 2 weeks at my last work meeting because it's time next month to book out 2017/2018 holidays and the system won't allow u to do it if u have more than an hour to book out. Lol but thanks anyway always good to be in the know about these things xx
Cheryl. Nice to see u back.
Not seen wheely or Norah for a bit. Hope u guys are ok. Hopefully see u soon xx
Love to all xx
Morning Sue, gorgeous card love this poppy die, I think I will just have to buy it.
ReplyDeleteWill watch the video later, take care everyone xx
Jess
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWell how spookey is this I had just been thinking of cutting into flower dies like this to create a chysthanimum type flower and here you are with this video !!! So as you can guess I really like this card. Beautiful once again. Off to experiment with my dies now.
Regards
Heather R Oxfordshire
Hi Sue. Can't wait to watch your video later tonight as you are using a couple of my favourite dies. SueL x
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue, love the alternate way of using the poppy die!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a good one!!&
Loopy Lynda xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the poppy dies looking forward to watching video for another way to use them beautiful card
A very long day yesterday we managed to visit staff on the ward they said he looked great, saw Dr he didn't recognise him and said he made the right choice sending him home it's done him the world of good,sending him to oncology for the pain team to help get pain under control he has given him some morphine slow release tablets to help for now he now only weighs 9st 9lb so got some extra supliments he did weigh nearly 17st at Christmas so weighing him again in 2 weeks he's still eating well, was in a lot if pain after been stuck in wheel chair so long so was glad to lay down and have his fish and chips so having a lay down day today, thank you for your wishes and kindness I'm going to read through them all soon
Happy crafting
Love and huge hugs to everyone
Love Tina xxxx
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Beautiful flowers but I will have to wait until next week to watch the video to see your alternative way of using your poppy dies. Thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card using those poppies again. Got to be the most useful flower die!! xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card today, love the background die you gave used and also those tags, must have overlooked them!! Yet another use for this beautiful poppy! I'm determined to get it now, it's out of stock on my usual site but I will look elsewhere I think. I'm making some cakes for a friend today so I will buy them with my earnings. Take care
Love Diane G xxx
Tracey don't you love computer leave systems!! Rest, recouperate and you will bounce back xxx
Elaine Andrew sounds like he's doing the right thing, the appointments will get sorted meanwhile he's enjoying himself. Xxx
Tina how lovely the hospital could see he was doing so well, I hope the new melds help with pain. Nothing like home cooking to make you well again xxx
Cheryl good to see you back xxx
Pam I was worried when you weren't first, hope you are ok and we're just running late xxxx
Good morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA stunning card with lots of lovely details and bling. A very clever way of adapting the poppy die. Thank you for the great inspiration and tutorial. X
Morning, Sue,
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful way to use your poppies! Can't wait to watch the video. The dies are slowly creeping to the top of my wish list so hopefully I'll soon be able to give all these different ideas a try. Until then though I have the die cuts that Pam sent me to practise with :).
My goodness, what a difference a day makes...not sure how the weather is up country but in my part of Cornwall we seem to be getting one day wet, one day dry!! It's sunny and windy today after the showers for most of yesterday. I wonder if this heat wave will really arrive...I just hope if it does that it's a drier heat, I just can't deal with all the humidity we've been getting lately.
One more room sorted this morning (the kitchen) all I need to do now is wash the floor. I'm getting ever closer to clearing the craft room...again...so that I can get in there and play with all the new goodies that have been arriving with my craft magazines. I also need to sew my new nets which are about an inch too long and are annoying me lol. I really hate sewing though so maybe the end of the craft room where my machine lives will be the last bit I clear out lol.
Happy Thursday everyone.
Bejay xx
Dear Sue
ReplyDeleteI think the poppy die is one of my favourite..... It just looks wonderful on any card.
Love Michelle xxx
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card and I love the way you have adapted the poppy dies to create something completely different. I have been loving all the blues/lilacs this week but please could we have something in yellow or green just for a change? I know the dies can look completely different when used with other colours, I just need the imagination to see it :D
ReplyDeleteFrances
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card, Sue, I do like the Art Deco,
Doreen x
Gorgeous card Sue, what a fantastic idea you have bestowed upon us cutting into the poppy die to make a new flower, you never cease to amaze me Sue the video was superb and easy to follow. many thanks,
ReplyDeleteI have just read what is happening to our lovely blog friends and my heart goes out to you all who are suffering and are poorly, I know what pain is like believe me. Love and hugs to you all, Johanna,
Gorgeous card Sue, what a fantastic idea you have bestowed upon us cutting into the poppy die to make a new flower, you never cease to amaze me Sue the video was superb and easy to follow. many thanks,
ReplyDeleteI have just read what is happening to our lovely blog friends and my heart goes out to you all who are suffering and are poorly, I know what pain is like believe me. Love and hugs to you all, Johanna,
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteThese flowers are so lovely and so is the card you've made using them. Love the lacy design of the background die.
To My Wonderful Special Friend Sue,
ReplyDeleteI Loved Today's Truly Tremendous "Card And Video" When I Watched On YouTube
So It Was Truly Great To Catch Up With It Once Again It's Such "A Extremely Exquisite Card".
I Love The Colour Combination You Have Chosen, The White And The Iris Card.
Then There Is The Truly Outstanding Dies You've Used, The Very Beautiful Exquisite Poppy Die,
The Tags From The Belgian Collection, The Superb Background From The Belgian Collection,
Last But Not Least The Stunning Lattice Frame (Which I Love) Adding Pearls Here And There
Diamond Sprinkles For That Little Bit Of Bling.
The Photograph Shots On Your Blog, That You Took At Each Stage Of The Card Gave Us A Clear Understanding
Of How You Acheived This Extremely Beautiful Card.
I Love The Very Beautiful Exquisite Poppies They Look Truly Stunning In What Ever Colour You Choose To
Produce Them.
I Love Your Sentiment "You're Wonderful" (Right Back At You) From The Creative Expression Clear Set I Must Say I Love
The Clear Stamps So Much More Than Having To Use Umount Etc:
Sue Thank You For Today's Masterpiece You Are A True Star
I'm In Total Awe Of You, Each And Every Day You Inspire Me, And I Can't Find The Correct Words To Tell You How Much I
Truly Appreciate It, Thank You So Very Much My Wonderful Friend.
Take Great Care
Warmest Fond Wishes To Wonderful Colin And Heather
Sue Love And Huge Hugs To Yourself
Love From Sam xxx
Hugs To "All" Wilsonettes, Cheryl Brown Its Wonderful To See You Back On Sue's Blog....
Beautiful flowers and elegant card. Ivy C x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as usual sue and the flowers ase fantastic
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning card, still waiting for my craft shop to get poppies back in stock,....just love this die.
Love Janet X
From Wakefield
Beautiful as usual sue and the flowers ase fantastic
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeletePretty card. Yet another way to use this poppy die! Fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
Lovely card, the poppy die is so versatile.
ReplyDeleteRosemary xx
This is a very pretty card Sue, it's interesting to see the poppy die used like this, I can't wait to watch the video. :) Off to make a cup of tea so I can sit in comfort to watch it!
ReplyDeleteHugs to all in need of them today,
Paula x
(WelshPaula)
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card and great video showing us how to change the look of the exquisite poppies. I'm so glad I have these lovely flowers
Caring hugs to all who need one, especially Tracy Nanna Tina, Elaine and Wheelybad
Hugs and best wishes everyone
Pat
gorgeous and elegant card Sue
ReplyDeletegr karin van eijk
Very cute :)
ReplyDeleteHi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card again sue x its gorgeous x is there anything you can't do with the poppy die ? It really is versatile x
Sending hugs to all the wilsonettes x
Theresa w xxx
Hi sue, I would love to win this card, it would be a honour and go straight into a frame, crafty hugs Julie laz xx
ReplyDeleteJust to let you no I've not commented on anything for a full week, I don't know if anyone no's about this
But due to my illness I went blind in one eye, it's been like this for 2 years now and so hard to live with cos of my crafting and I'm only 44 and with the other illness which I've had for 11 years,
on Monday I went to see a different eye doctor, and they said I could have a donor eye, but the recovery would be 4 to 6 months, I don't know what to do, so I was wondering if anybody knew anyone who has had one or no's anything about it,
I can't listen to doctors anymore, because of my other illness I listened to the doctor and 7 surgeries later I'm in a wheelchair, sorry to go on and on, just wondering if anyone no's many thanks Julie laz xxx
Julie u poor love. I don't know much about these things I'm afraid I didn't know they could do such a thing as a donor eye.
DeleteIf u had it u would have sight in both eyes again!!
Sorry I'm not much help but caring hugs being sent ur way xx
Lovely card, great video with clear instructions, and another way to use the Poppy die. My order of your Poppy die has arrived and I will try this style of today's flower! I really like how you pay attention to all the tiny details! You are an awesome designer!
ReplyDeleteAnother winning card - the colours and lay out are just lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you,
Sue Mac
Lovely card Sue - the flowers look so pretty! x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteStunning card and I love the poppy dies
June x
So very prettY!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. I always love to see cards using the Belgian Background die as is it one of my favourites and, of course, I love the sparkle too. What a good idea to use the poppy dies in this way to create yet another different flower.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Sue I always love when all you have to do to a die cut is add a few tweaks and you are looking at a virtually new item!! Love the color combo on this card, well done!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, what a lovely card today, I love how you show us how to use your dies to achieve different results.
ReplyDeleteLori from Canada
So beautiful...love your idea to cut the petals. Also have taken notice of your tip in recent videos and again today to put the dies through the machine at an angle. I absolutely love my Spellbinder Platinum machine....it cuts intricate dies first time, every time. So nice and such a time saver not to have to run dies through several times to get a complete cut. The machine really does what they say it will do. I also cut 10 thicknesses of cardstock in one pass the other day with one of my steel rule dies. When I'm making paper flowers, this is a major time saver.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, as always, and always love the videos since I'm such a visual learner.
Hugs,
Jan D., Florida, USA
Another lovely card Sue, just gorgeous. I love how you have used the poppy dies, they really are so versatile. Thank you. Xx
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous card. I love how you've done the poppies.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card, the flowers are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue. Love what you have done with the poppies. Must try this. Thank you .
ReplyDeleteGreat card and video. I love the way you make the poppies they are so effective.
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous card. Thank you Sue for all your inspiration.xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful card again sue, i love this die
ReplyDeleteand can't believe i have it but have not used it yet.
Love the colour you have used and i love what you have done with the poppy,that poppy
die is so versatile as are all your flower dies.
Thank you for another fab video.
I thought yesterdays card was my favourite, but this one just edges it, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card Sue. I love the poppies
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is my sort of card I don't have the poppy die yet but it is next on my list. Julie so sorry to hear about your problems there are usually support groups run by real patients for most illnesses they might help. Tina it was great to hear the hospital were so pleased with Micks progress your care is certainly making a difference. Elaine Mick has such a positive attitude I hope he enjoys his time away. Pam was really worried when I couldn't see your comment at first. On a happy note our debit card has repaid the extra money we lost following our holiday firm collapse.
Beautiful card. This is the first time I have noted this Belgian background die and really like it. Impressed by the different use of the poppy dies and love the end product.
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Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWow stunning card today love it & another great video
Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx
Big Hug's TRACY Elaine & Andrew TIna &
Mike wheelybady Maria & Lorraine
Please taut
Hope you all had a good day xx
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These flowers are absolutely gorgeous!!! LOVELOVELOVE! TFS!
ReplyDeleteEvening Sue. Gorgeous card. Haven't had time to watch video yet as it is a very slow process here but hopefully tomorrow as I'd love to see how you've changed the poppy die. They look lovely x
ReplyDeleteThis is just so pretty, again using that versatile poppy die, I just love that five set .... A truly stunning card....luv Ursula xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. WOW !!! This card is gorgeous !!! I love the colours you have used for this one. The Belgian background die is beautiful and so are the Belgian tags. Really lovely Art Deco style designs. I love the effect achieved by using the lattice shadow box die underneath, very pretty with all the pearls on it. It looks like there is glitter on the Belgian background to me. I have not yet had the chance to watch your fab video Sue. I will watch it tomorrow when I get some time to myself and I can concentrate properly. Your poppies look absolutely amazing and I can't wait to see how you made them into these gorgeously beautiful flowers !!! x x x
ReplyDeleteI am sorry I was unable to comment yesterday but just to say Sue that I think yesterday's card is truly stunning !!! I am very lucky as my Steve bought me the Noble Circles as a suprise present, and it isn't even my Birthday or anything !!! They arrived only yesterday too !!! I am now inspired to make yesterday's card but I need to get the petite Atlas striplet and I really need / want / have to have your stunning paper pad !!! As always Sue you have created the most beautiful poppy flowers. Thank you so much for sharing your stunning cards. Sending you lots of love and hugs Sue from Tres x x x
Sending lots of love to everyone from Tres x x x
Sue, hello!
ReplyDeleteSee I'm doing everything back to front today! Last day of My crafting week tomorrow! I've had fun but am now rather tired!!
I'm going to order that poppy die tomorrow! I did think about using my cornflower die and glueing the strands together but decided life is too short! Lol . Sorry Sue, I'm giddy tonight! Beautiful card as ever! Thank you! Sorry but unable to read the " news" today but will try to catch up tomorrow!
Night Night Everyone, love Myra x
Beautiful card. Love those poppies and the iris card.
ReplyDeleteTake care everyone
Hello Sue.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card. I love the colour and your very pretty poppies. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Hi all
ReplyDeleteI am yet again playing catch up lol
But I am so glad that I came onto the blog
I would have hated to miss this beautiful card
It's lovely Sue
Hugs to all that need one
Theresa Gxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother great tutorial I love all the dies you've used with this card, it's also nice to see how versatile the poppy dies are. A very lovely card thank you.
With best wishes
Elaine Ann
Beautiful
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