Hello and welcome back! This blog post is dedicated to showcasing the new Mauritius die set. It is the largest die of the three shaped dies in the collection, but absolutely stunning! It has a lovely design with a linear background to it so it is very striking and a real go to die set as it looks great on any card. I have crisscrossed it here to create a more square background for my sentiment. I would love to know what you think so far. Please leave your comments (for me and to be entered into the drawing to win a die)LOL Don't forget to "pin" your favourite cards and dies, I have included the pin button at the bottom of each post. Want to see what island is up next? Meet me back here at 3pm and I will reveal it to you! All for now, Sue x
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Thursday, 8 September 2016
Indian Ocean Collection
Hello and welcome back! This blog post is dedicated to showcasing the new Mauritius die set. It is the largest die of the three shaped dies in the collection, but absolutely stunning! It has a lovely design with a linear background to it so it is very striking and a real go to die set as it looks great on any card. I have crisscrossed it here to create a more square background for my sentiment. I would love to know what you think so far. Please leave your comments (for me and to be entered into the drawing to win a die)LOL Don't forget to "pin" your favourite cards and dies, I have included the pin button at the bottom of each post. Want to see what island is up next? Meet me back here at 3pm and I will reveal it to you! All for now, Sue x
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1 – 200 of 261 Newer› Newest»Wow sue love this one it's beautiful the black is so elegant used with these dies
Thank you sue
Love always June Horrocks xxxxxxx
Am I first? Love this die. It's so pretty. X
Fantastic card Sue, made with a fantastic die, love this new collection,
thank you,
Pearl xx
Hi Sue I really love this card and so far this is my favourite and I do like the way you cut them down to make yet again another die
KathyB x
Love this die and have pre ordered it so look forward to it arriving.
Afternoon Sue and all Wilsonettes, what a cracker this one is, would never have thought it was the same die but looks brilliant crisscross like that, I am also loving the white background, now I wonder what this is using??
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue
Another gorgeous card. Great die set, I love how the linear detail near the centre radiates out and is a different orientation from the outer linear detail, and then a curved floral detail for contrast - brilliant!-
you've done it again Sue, a real winner. This one is a must for me, cut in the right colours it should look great for a male card. I love it when you bring out a new collection, only problem is which ones to get first!!
Hi Sue you have done it again. Fantastic !!. Thanks Gloria (Sidcup) xx
Hi Sue,
This die is beautiful, and, I think, my favourite so far. Would never have thought to cross it to make a square.
Regards
Dorianne
Hi Sue,
Gorgeous, really love this one.
Lydia
X
Beautiful card Sue looking forward to playing with this collection of dies x
Hello Sue,
This is definitely my favourite die set of the day so far. It's beautiful as is your card - also my favourite card of the day so far !!
Love and thanks, Myra Y xx
Another stunning card, I really need this die!!
Rosemary xx
Both so pretty. xxxx
As Myra says also my favourite so far. Love dies to use on square cards. Usually make 6x6 so this looks ideal. Thank you Sue for such wonderful dies. We really are spoilt for choice.
Sue I really love this die,seems to be a great favourite.
Gorgeous card.
Jan x
Hi Sue,
I feel like a kid in a sweetshop, BURSTING with goodies and I want them ALL. You know that this die, together with the Background, is my absolute favourite. That Mauritius die just sings to me, it is exquisite.
Hugs, Rose
Lovely die,gorgeous card.
Lovely die, lots of possibilities.
Beautiful dies. Love the card.
WOW this is simply a gorgeous die and Sue this is my favourite card so far today.
Wondering what you have used as a background. Marion S x
Afternoon Sue and crafters all,
Well another fantastic card!! Love the shape and colour,
How lucky we are to have you as our favourite designer and card creator.
Love and crafty hugs
Tina T xxxx
Good Afternoon Sue, this die is just stunning as is your beautiful card. hugs Shirleyxxx (nannieflash)
This one's my absolute favourite of the Indian Ocean set (I had a sneak peek on Joanna Sheen's FB page a few days ago and this one stood out for me!). I also love the stitched flags (I have the pierced ones and they are so useful for all sorts of cards). Looking forward to seeing all your cards this week. Caroline and Alan xx
I am in love with this die Sue, and what you have done with it is beautiful. A gorgeous card. Thank you. Xx
This is gorgeous Sue, keep up the good work.
Regards Heather
Wow - stunning x
You've really pushed the boat out with these dies!
Just gorgeous
Carol quinn
Hello again Sue,
Now please don't faint on us at what i am going to say but i like this black and white card because of the linear design, it just goes in my head black and white. A lovely card for a good range of people i think and for a good range of occasions. I think this Indian Ocean set is going to prove a good purchase and a popular set to use in general.
Thank you flower
love and crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil)
Hi Sue, I have to say it was this one that caught my eye when had a sneaky peak. Love the way it looks.
Love Rosemarie Fishlock X X
Hi Sue, stunning card xx this die is beautiful and I think possibly my favourite xxx love Kim D
This is sooooo elegant Sue! Love it!!
Roisin D
Very Art Deco Sue, I would love to know if that was on purpose or by accident? Your card is lovely, lovely dies and lovely colours = lovely card! :)
Paula x
(WelshPaula)
Hi Sue, a stunning card. Very dramatic in the white and black. A gorgeous die, on my wish list.
Well Sue
I think you'very really doneed it this time what a lovely die can't wait for the next launch
Beautiful card:-) Love this set Sue. It would make fab card for men done with black and white. it's very art deco.
Annie P
xxx
Hi Sue
Gorgeous card. This die is amazing and I love the way you can make a square shape if you layer them up. Thank you for sharing.
Hugs.
Hi Sue. This is a stunning die set. I really love it. It looks so good the way you have crisscrossed it too.
BarbaraV
Hi Sue
Such a striking card. I hope you do a video to show how you made this card
Pat x
Hi Sue Another lovely card and beautiful die I love it!
Lynne L haverfordwest
Hi Sue, another lovely die set. These will make fanastic cards. Love the black and white effect.
Susan, Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire
Wow Sue Gorgouse card & the die is amazing thank you for the inspiration & the way it makes a square background brilliant.
Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx
Love the Art Deco look to these dies and black and white so smart, can see these being used for men's cards.
Hi Sue
I am running out of original adjectives to describe how gorgeous these new dies are. Think I am going to have to invent a few new words of my own x
Absolutely stungeous!!! For those of you not clever enough enough to speak fluent Yvonne this means stunning and gorgeous!! Lol. Going to have fun with this x
Card is so classy. Classy card made by a classy lady x
3 treats so far - you are spoiling us x
Lorraine - lovely to see you x
Myra - no one was as shocked as me to find myself commenting so early. It will not be a regular occurrence once blogathon finished I can assure you x
OK loveful people (that's lovely and wondeful if you're interested), see you at 3ish!!
Big lugs (love and hugs)!
Princess P
Yvonne x
Hi Sue, I love the Mauritius die and criss-crossing it the way you have only adds to its beauty. I am intrigued by the squares that are creating the background and look forward to their reveal.
Frances
Lovely card Sue,I really like the fine lines in these dies,thank you,Linda x
Wow-stunning card!! Great die & I love the background.
Michele
Hi Sue. Another fabulous die, love the way you have made it so that you an use it as an oblong or square.
Hello Sue
I just love this shape and how you have made it Square too!
Love Marg in Bristol
Such versatile dies Sue , gorgeous card as always, see you at 3.00
Elaine H X
Hello Sue.
Great die, lovely background and colour combination. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Another wonderful card made with the lovely dies! Debra x
Hello Sue
Well this has got to be my favourite so far!
Gorgeous die, gorgeous card and I love that background too!
Lesley S x
West Sussex
Hi Sue the criss cross design makes this die set so much more useful. Really nice card. Love from Jackie xx
Hi Sue,
beautiful delicate dies...
Love the thin stripes very much and your card is amazing.
Rolf xxx
Hi Sue the criss cross design makes this die set so much more useful. Really nice card. Love from Jackie xx
Love this new die range, just fab
Vie
x
Another lovely card
Hi Sue
Wow my favourite so far and I have pinned, love how you've made the rectangular die into a square
Hugs and best wishes everyone
Pat L, Belfast
this is gorgeous Sue, love it.
gr karin van eijk
Hi Sue a stunning card and a stunning die. You are just so talented. Take care. Hugs Jackie
What a beautiful die!!! Looks like its going to be a great collection!!! Love the design of this one!!
Absolutely stunning definitely a must have!!!!
Hi Sue
Stunning die and believe it or not I do like the black frame on the card! I think this is possibly my favourite die set so far.
Love to all , Alison xx
Love the linear look, another stunning collection it seems. Ivy C x
This is my favourite die so far and I love the fact that by criss-crossing it you can get a great square shape from what is actually a rectangle shape.
Jan
So, so beautiful!
Doreen R
Love this one it's stunning, especially love the black
Hi again sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Elegant card sue x this die was one of my favourites from my sneek peek and even more so now after seeing your beautiful creation x I love how you have criss crossed the die cut to make the square x as with so many of your dies this will be so versatile x thankyou sue x
Yvonne looking forward to the new words you can come up with xxx
Take care everyone x
Theresa w in berks xxx
Hi Sue
Yes I very much like this die. Love the background you have created too. Which die do I put at the top of my wish list.
Heather R Oxfordshire
This one is lovely and I love the way you've crisscrossed it to make a square.
Another lovely set. Love the linear background.
Really nice collection here. Congratulations on your new releases. Now, to just win...Myra from Florida
Wow, love this collection.
Hi Sue, I looked forward to see your cards created with Indian ocean collection! I do not know if there will be a video about this card but it seems that you are using the Mauritius die 3 times for the central piece and the butterfly frame die 4 times for the background. What a great result! I like the different design with parallel lines of these new dies which are very stylish with their touch of lightness.I'm delighted! Thank you so much. Love from Switzerland :-) Isabelle Cimbali
Hi Sue,
Stunning card and dies, wishlist is getting longer.
Thanks for sharing,
Heather Treble
This card is just stunning using this Mauritius die, a truly versatile die again, one to resort back to for many an occasion to finish off a card....thanks Sue, luv Ursula xx
Hi Sue
Great car and beautiful die, I'm enjoying thus island hop - if only it were real!
Love Diane G xxx
Hi Sue I love this die, and the die you have used behind it - fabulous. I don't think I am ever going to catch up on all the dies I want as you just keep adding more favourites
Wendyx
This is one stunning card. Xx
The linear lines of this are really unique. And I like how you can use it different ways and make a whole totally different look.
NancyR in Delaware
Wow love this card Sue, I saw a preview of these a few days ago and just waiting for the launch. When will it be.
Helen
(aka stitchingranny)
Striking!
Hi Sue,
Exquisite truly exquisite, Loving the new dies. xx
HI Sue
What a stunning card. I love this die.
Kate from Kendal
Hi Sue. Beautiful card. Love the black and white, and that background is gorgeous. X
Sue,
This die is gorgeous!!!!!
I think it is my favorite!!!!!
The swirls and lines together make such a lovely creation.
There are so many possibilities with this die.
I am so excited for all your new creations.
They are a great addition to what we already have.
Thank you for all your wonderful creations and ideas you bring to us.
We all appreciate the hard work you put in to bringing us so many wonderful dies.....and then you teach us how to use them.
Thank you, thank you!!!!
Gailgale
Sue what are you doing to me, love them, crafty hugs Julie laz xxx
Just beautiful Sue.
Clare A xx
Another beautiful card Sue. Xxx
I like the strong parallel lines on this die set. Very striking.
Loving the line design.
Another elegant card with a gorgeous die.
~Leanne Soares
Morning Sue, you've done it again! More beautiful dies, this die is stunning and black and white are my favorite color combo. Congrats on your new collections.
Lori from Canada
Hi Sue
A really Gorgeous die collection no favourite LOVE them ALL
Thank you jeanie.e
Another winner. Love the way you layered it for a more square look.
The Mauritius is my top favourite so far.....tho who am I kidding???!!!! I love 'em all!!!!!
This die most certainly IS stunning, Sue. It looks so fantastic cute out in black card. This is most definitely going to the top of my 'new collection wish list' :)
Bejay xx
Hi Sue. Wow, absolutely love this and your stunning card :-) Hugs xxx
This is one that I earmarked as a must have, although they all are on that list, and I'm not disappointed at all, it is truly beautiful. Gorgeous card too.
I really like this one best so far although it is a hard call. This series is beautiful.
Stephanie K, Greenville, SC
Hi Sue - your new collection is brilliant but this is my favourite so far. Absolutely stunning and a very clever way to use the dies. Best wishes
YvonneMayxx
Another beauty I think it's the linear aspects of this one that I love
Mauritius is a place I would live to visit, may have to get the die instead lol. Great die and fabulous card.
Elaine
Love this one, my favourite so far. SueL Derby x
Hi Sue so sorry to be so late .
Thank you so much this is a beautiful card.
Take care Kitty.
Such an elegant die, this one needs to come home toe as I have a special place in my heart for Mauritius as I had a penpal from their and a friend who went to live their. I would love to visit it one day. Love the card too.
Beautiful, just beautiful, a must have for my collection. This is so stunning, and thank you so much for your lovely samples to inspire us all.
BEAUTIFULY DIES. CAN'T WAIT TO ORDER THESE ONES.
GM Sue. Stunning card. Love it.
Hi Sue
I've only just got in been out all day so I'm only just looking at the last few cards. The card is stunning and the dies are definitely a ' must have'.
Hugs x
Heather T
Mauritius, here I come!
Mauritius, here I come!
No Deffo FAVE, love it and will HAVE to have it, xxx
Hi sue and crafty friends.
Oh my this one is stunning. It's very striking. I'm always scared to chop into my shapes but as u say it's only s bit of card lol.
This one I might have to purchase lol x
Stunning card love this die xx
Very pretty Sue.
Jan
Northampton
Good afternoon Sue and all your crafty crew
Well aren't you spoiling us on your new die launch
Up to now I have loved them all might have to put a few on my Christmas list
Hope you are well Sue
Hugs to all that need one
Theresa G xx
Beautiful die, love how you have used it on the card
Janet Wilson, Menston
Love it. Why does your blog cost me a fortune xx
Another stunning card & a beautiful die. Love the black & white cards but I know they are not for everyone!
Beautiful card Sue!
Love the colours, great dies!
Barbara from Carnwath
Oh Sue, this die is stunning! I love your card and hope that you will post a tutorial on it in time.x Janice K AC Bucks
Another incredibly striking die that I *need* in my collection! I'm always a sucker for monochrome cards and this one is no exception :)
Laura K, Portsmouth x
I would love to go to the Indian Ocean with these lovely dies!!! Elegant and stunning!! Fingers crossed and thanks for the chance to win one of your new and glorious dies!
Stunning!!! I'm still trying to figure out exactly how you "criss-crossed" the die...I'm sure it wasn't simple as you make it sound, Sue!! Nanny Jo. N. Ireland
Hi Sue, love this card and die. love Jean Z xxx
Nice looks quite versatile.
Donna Golby
Hi Sue, this die is very versatile, lovely card made with it, and I am intrigues by what is peeking out as the background. Take care. Bx
Hi Sue
Love the names of the die's,beautiful card & die
Best wishes
Karen Wings M
As i am playing catch up today, this and the next post are my favourites of the day. Typically Sue and both equally gorgeous. Wish i had half your talent in my little finger and produce something like these...
This is very elegant, Sue. I love it. Keep 'em coming!! Diane (Cards2Di4) xx
Another very intricate die. The detail is absolutely stunning.
Lisbeth
Vow, another intricate die. It is stunning and so is your card....
Love Rosie from Chorley....xxxxx
Hi Sue
One word stunning thank you tracyw x
Really a wow die this Sue, lacy look just adore it and making it a bit smaller, amazing.xxx
This a very beautiful die set.
They just keep getting better, Sue, think this is the best today - can't work out how you've achieved those corners. Fab card.
'P' in Wales
Hi Sue
The card is stunning. Need the whole of these dies.
Love
Karen in Telford xx
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous, Johanna in Widnes
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous, Johanna in Widnes
Hi Sue, Another great card and set of dies.
Wendy IOW Downes xx
Hi Sue
What a great looking card
Ginnie x
More lovely dies!
Hi Sue. I think I am going to be saying WOW to every single card you have made with your Indian Ocean Collection !!! I think the Mauritius die is my most favourite of all your dies in this collection, well except the background, then the corner and border set, oh who I am kidding, I just love them all !!!!!!! I do think this die is a particularly beautiful die from this collection though. Loving your colour combo to. Thank you. Sending lots of love to you Sue from Tres x x x
Sending lots of love to everyone from Tres x x x
Tres from Orpington x x x
Good evening lovely Sue and her crafty crew!
Well, what a success the launch has been thus far Sue, no need for butterflies over how it will be recieved, the proof is in the many fabulous compliments up to this point:-)
This is my favourite die of the day , I just adore the linear detailing since it's something that I don't recall having seen before. Your stunning card shows us the myriad of possibilities with this shape, I am excited to see what else you have up your sleeve.
Crafty hugs
Laine1972xxx
Gorgeous card Sue. I love the linear look to this die, so different
well that has done it now, how can i be good when you show me beautiful and stunning cards and dies like this. lol
This card just shouts out at me and now this die is on the top of my list followed by the background and then the corners and borders.
however as this is only day one thing could change.
I would love to know what die you used behind this one but i have a feeling all will
be revealed eventually ( i hope ).
Hi Sue
Don't suppose I'll ever be going to Mauritius in real life travel ?
but I can put it on the wish list.
Looking nn the bright side this die can be the next best thing and much more affordavble and will last a lifetime! instead of a few weeks like a holiday,
that said, if cared for and placed in a good, loving crafty home!
think I've found a favourite already lol x
Just beautiful!
Peraphs my favourite (at this point of the show! LOL) is this! I always love the big dies, and this is a true dream! Mauritius is really sweet and really LOVE your elegant card!!
Hi Sue
These dies are just to 'die' for and wow what a card
Happy crafting
Love and hugs to everyone
Love Tina xxxxx
Hi Sue, Love this new lattice style. Arlyn
Hi Sue, Wow !! I adore this Mauritius die, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
I am so pleased to see this large die. So much can be done with it. This is a gorgeous card.
I am so pleased to see this large die. So much can be done with it. This is a gorgeous card.
All three cards absolutely striking.
Susan x
I like the way you have turned this die into a square and the linear looks very classy xx
This die is probably the one Im buying first. It is gorgeous!! And what a card!
these dies are so elegant. i think this card reflects this beautifully, hugs xx
Hi Sue, this set is wonderful, will fit my square cards perfectly.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
Absolutely stunning! Gorgeous details!
Stunning
Another die to go on my wish list lol x
Hi Sue. Loving the linear design of the Indian Ocean collection. Given that I don't really like flying this may be the nearest I get to Mauritius! Sue xxx
Hello again Sue
what treats to wake up to! Just love this card and the Mauritius die is beautiful, on to the list ♡
So smart in black and white,
hugs
Muriel x
Stunning die. Love the way it has been used
Luv
Karen xx
Hi Sue,
Wow this is stunning, certainly worth me checking in on your creations after such a long day
Off to check your next post.
Wonderful stuff
Maggie in Solihull
Hello Sue - just what are you trying to do to us? So many wonderful dies to choose from? So many stunning cards to inspire us! Hugs, Gilly R x
Hi Sue,
Loving this set, so pretty
Thanks
~ Angela (UK) ~
Wow this is such a classy card x
Wow this is such a classy card x
great die like the way you have made this die look square ,Laura O Springfield
Stunning collection very art deco which I love can't decide which to buy first
Bargain B x
Love the die, Sue. Such character. Thanks for chance to win such gorgeous dies.
Emily65
Hi Sue, another winner and so versatile!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lyndaxxx
Hi Sue
I love hoe delicate this is.
Denise ( mini) Brough
Hi Sue
This is absolutely stunning!
June x
Hi Sue
Gorgeous card and beautiful die set stunning.
Hugs
Annx without an "e"
Wow!! Just love this die!
Your spoiling us for choice Sue, love this card. Anne x
Hi Sue and everyone
Wow, this is a beautiful card. It's gorgeous. Love the die. The card has to be one of my favourites, admittedly I have a few! It just looks so incredibly classy. Love it.
Love Helen xxx
Love how you layered this die to create a more square shape. I really love the curvy designs on this one.
Love this die, Sue! So very elegant, but yet very simplistic lines.
Hi Sue and everyone.
Stunning card in white and black, gorgeous die.
Nearly splurted my tea all over after seeing our princess pixie
so early and now she hasen't got the time to say much Lol.
Tina & Mick, Tina & Peter, Tracy, Laine,Lynda, Pat L, Myra (grow cell
grow) Wheelybad, Lorraine,Tres,and to all on this blog
many hugs Maria x
This die set has left me speechless (and that is hard to do)!!!!
Hi Sue,
The card is absolutely gorgeous and a new collection again the dies are beautiful and would be so versatile.
Di B. x
Oh my this is so striking, it's just gorgeous!
Beautiful card! Love the background die, the main die reminds me of the gently swells of the ocean. The peace that comes from the ocean sounds brings me to a happy place! So excited to see the new collection. Still don't have all I wanted from the last release!
Absolutely beautiful! So far this Indian Ocean collection is fantastic.
Very dramatic card. I haven't looked at the dies in this launch ahead of time so it came as a lovely surprise that it is the Indian Ocean collection. My dear daughter-in-law's father was born in Mauritius so this die set is a definite 'must have'.
Hi Sue. Another of your beautiful cards in black and white. I can see you are going to make it very hard to have favourites again lol.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
Love this die and the beautiful card!
I really like this one, but they are all beautiful.
Jen from Bognor
Hi Sue, another beauty love it.
Nancyd xx
Love this card and the way you alter the shape of the original die by clever crafty cutting. Thank you for the inspiration!
Maggie B xx
Another lovely die,to add to the must have list
Hi Sue
You are quite right this is stunning!! What a beautiful card it makes and this will be on my wish list!
Anne M xxx
So light and excellent. Very elegant. Love the black and white in the sample
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