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Thursday 13 October 2016
Crisscrossed and Cut
Hi crafters! Today's video uses the Mauritius die to create a pretty focal element and would you believe that is the Butterfly Background die set used to create a white on white background?
The finished dimensions are 7" x 7" in size. All for now, Sue x
Stunning card, lovely. June hope your operation goes smoothly, you will soon be a new woman, Betty too, same for your hand operation, good luck to you both. Elsine, how did Andrews appointment go, I sincerely hope that they can get this sorted for this very brave man. Tina, glad that Peter is doing better, sleep and eating are two major healers. Tracey, hope your work meeting went well, and the doctor lets you get back to work. I function better being able to work, I like to be among people. Tina and Mick always in my thoughts. Wendy, good that you have got your husband home after 19 weeks, such a worrying time. Wheeley your Billy sounds the hit of the surgery. So happy for you that op went well for him. Hugs to all including Laine, Bejsy, Lorraine and any one who is in need of a hug.
Good morning Sue. Beautiful card and a great tutorial. Wendy, pleased that you have your husband home. Wheelybad, thanks for the update on Billy, I hope that he's soon home. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
Morning Sue and crafters all, Beautiful card this morning, I have not got these dies, so will have to go on the Christmas list. Well today's the day my Hochanda order arrives so looking forward to that delivery. Peter will be happy today as the Sky Engineer is coming at lunch time, he has been without it for ten days, came on Monday and Tuesday then went off again yesterday just when he wanted the cricket on. He continues to eat and drink well. Hope all goes well June with your knee operation. Thank you ladies of the blog for all your kind regards, it is nice to know there are a lot of caring people out there who we do not know. Therefore love and crafty hugs to you all, Tina T xxxx
Morning Sue. I don't think I'm going to make much sense with my comment but I'll have a try lol. When I first saw this sample a few weeks ago, can't remember where, it has one of those illusionial looks to it which I think black and white can do sometimes, it kinda put my brain cell off balance a tad. So now I've watched your tutorial it all makes sense and it's very very clever the way the 4 squares on the background set up the whole striped pattern beneath the Madeline and Mauritius it really gives it the WOW factor I love it. Never did get to the craft shop yesterday. Due to accident traffic and road works it all made me late and even though I contacted the surgery and rushed my butt off to get there they wouldn't see me ! I was livid, fuming, especially when 3 of the nurse's stood in the office basing, it would have taken seconds to see me and they stood there longer than the time I would have taken !!!!! So I was in such a dark mood I just knew that even the magic of Pixies would help my mood so I went back home to 'cool off' the annoying thing is, that they know it can be a struggle and touch and go to leave the bungalow, plus I had the good manners to let them know I was stuck and not my fault, oooh, I was mad mad maaad lol, so maybe today I will go and invite the Pixies to come home with me 😊 Before I send my hug to you Sue, just want to say GOOD LUCK JUNE all will be fine (don't think of the breakfast you're missing) think of the new knee you are gaining and all you will achieve over the next few months, you'll be a new woman at the next AP meeting we won't recognise the new you on the group photo, so I will be thinking of you but you'll be fine. Have a lovely day Sue, and take this hug in case you feel you need it xxx
Beautiful card, will watch video later as up early to travel to Bath & West Showground for the Craft4Crafters show.
Gentle hugs and healing prayers for those in pain or discomfort. Also not forgetting the carers amongst us who do such a wonderful job, gurt big squashy ones winging their way to you. Best wishes for all waiting for operations, I sincerely hope they all go smoothly and we shall hear from 'new' women later on. Love 7 hugs Cheryl xxx
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love the design. The dies are amazing. I am looking forward to watching the video later when I get back from work it will be a treat. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
Hi Sue A beautiful card, intriguing as I can't see the butterfly background. I'll watch the video later. Like Cheryl, I'm off to Craft4crafters at the Bath and West Showground with a big shopping list :) B xx
Good morning Sue Today's card is so beautiful, I love how you've created the background I'd love to be able to think like you! The poppy dies are gorgeous I use them all the time, I had your new daisy dies yesterday and all I can say is WOW! I enjoyed the video thanks for sharing! Hugs x Heather T
Hi sue and crafters. I love this card so much great video tutorial as always I could watch u forever doing demos lol shame I've not got the dies I'd have liked to try this one. Ah well another time.
Well ladies dr has allowed me to return to work and my boss is delighted!! Let's hope they stick to their agreement of me taking it easy with the Xmas rush coming soon I'll be in the thick of it lol I hate crabby people at this time of year as I deal with the public I just paint my smile on lol Start back on the 31st oct in a week then I've a few days holiday so that worked out well lol
Both Tina's hope ur still plodding along ok thinking of ur families. X
June. Happy new knee day. It'll be fine in no time.
Hope the ladies that went to Carlisle behaved themselves! But as I've not seen reports I guess they have lol.
Love everything about this card Sue. Will be trying the poppy idea with the sticky sheet and the Indian Ocean dies anD Madeline dies are top of my wish list. Thank you. Xx
Great card, Sue, always love monochrome and the Mauritius die really is a stunner - not owned yet. Another chopping day, to good effect! Thanks as ever for the video. June- hoping all goes well today. Wheely - thank heavens Billy OK, perhaps you can feel calmer now - keep us posted please. Steph - ooh what a disaster, how mean when they know your problems. Pixie therapy definitely recommended. Tracy - woohoo work again, good news or what?! Wendy Scotland - great that you're back again and hope your husband continues to improve. Nothing like worry and daily hospital visits to use up all your time. Laine, sorry for your Mum's problem too, sounds really unpleasant. Hope it gets fixed - and the scooter too. Greetings to PP also. And to all who need them - hugs.
I remember this card from the die launch and thought it was absolutely stunning so all three die sets went straight onto the wish list - I shall be cracking open the piggy bank any day now, can't wait to get them!...
Hello Sue, Sorry I missed yesterday !! We all looked at the card at some stage! We will be trying your background technique! Today's is lovely in simply black and white! Very effective! Just going down for breakfast in a minute! Thanks so much to all the ladies who sent good wishes about Carlisle - including Pam , June Smith, Maria, Laine, and others too but as I'm I useless person early in the morning - I've forgotten some names! Maureen has behaved better than expected but the word " impeccably " wouldn't be quite the word I'd use! We had a lovely day yesterday and went out last night to a fairly new Italian Restaurant! There was just a slight step up at the doorway and when Norah was asked if she would manage in her scooter -the response was " 0h fine I'll take a run at it!" Norah is amazing! We've had a lovely time and will leave mid morning to return home! June Smith - thinking of you! All the very best for your op today! Laine - hope your chariot is back in action and you too! Love to everyone! Myra xxx
Good Morning Sue! I don't have these Dies so I need to watch the video to see how its done so beautifully! I must say GOOD LUCK TO JUNE I will be thinking of you! Love Marg
Good morning Sue. Todays card is both stunning and elegant. I remember this card when the dies were launched and just had to purchase the Mauritius, Madeleine and Butterfly background. There were other dies on that launch that were beautiful but these were my favourites. Marion S x
Good Morning Sweet Sue, I sometimes wonder if you even manage to get to sleep with all these stunning layouts you come up with run around in your mind when trying to relax, they really are special, do you even loose your Mojo? A stunning card again this morning, love the colour choice to. hugs Shirleyxx Cant wait to watch the video.
Lovely card Sue, i always love black with white , will watch the video later .
June , hope all goes well today . xxxxxx
Pam, Andrews Appointment went well , he has to keep a check on the palpitations but the consultant seems to think it is when Andrew has rushed things ie after his bath, dressing and going down stairs .So on the whole all is fine , he has his Treatment Today { 2 down and 11 to go. } I know what you mean about mixing with people and keeping busy, it gives you other things to think about .
Morning Sue, beautiful card and great video. You do make things look so easy, and i just wish I could afford to had all your dies, as I think they are fabulous. Wendyx
Good morning Sue beautiful card the Mauritius die is so lovely I don't have it will have to go on my wishlist Stephanie how annoying especially after ringing yo let them know you were held up I think it was really mean of them not to see you Tracey good news about work June &Betty sending good wishes to you both hope your surgery goes as planned
Hi Sue Beautiful card, I love black and white and while I don't have the Mauritius die I'm sure that I have another of your dies that I could use instead Wheelybad hope you get Billy home very soon xx Wendy from Scotland welcome back and take care of yourself too now your husband is home from hospital Tracy good news back to work!!
Wonderful card!!! I love these new dies!!!! The black and white makes it so elegant and stunning! Thank you for sharing, Sue. I appreciate all you do. It helps me to grow. And I appreciate that.
Wonderful card!!! I love these new dies!!!! The black and white makes it so elegant and stunning! Thank you for sharing, Sue. I appreciate all you do. It helps me to grow. And I appreciate that.
Hi Sue, this is uber-beautiful and so elegant. That die is one of my favourites SO FAR.......... Gorgeous, thank you for sharing and the video. Hugs, Rose
I do not know where to begin with the complements for this card so I will just state the obvious.... STUNNING! The dies are all quite detailed. You have shown that detailed dies can still be used together. Great video as always.
To My Very Dear Friend Sue, What A "Extremely Exquisite Card" And Video Today As Always Great Tutorial Taking Us Through The Card Bit By Bit And Best Of All We Can Look Back On The Video For Further Reminders In Case We Forget. Like Yourself I Love The Black And White Colour Combination, And As Your Aware "The Mauritian" Die Is A Huge Huge Favourite Of Mine For Lots Of Reasons Its A Beautiful Die I Also Purchased The Stamps To Match, They Are Wonderful. I Love The Idea With The Background With The Four Squares, I'm Thinking Of Making This Card. Changing The Colours For Christmas Cards For My Mauritian Friends, Even Though I Love The Black And White. Take Great Care My Wonderful Friend I'm So Enjoying The Tutorial's On You Tube, I'm Even Watching Last Year's As I Purchased Quite A Few Of 2015 Festive Dies, So I'm Mixing Them Together. Warmest Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather Love And Huge Hugs To Yourself Sue From Sam xxx Hugs To "All" Wilsonettes
Hi Sue. Another of your beautiful cards. Love how you have mixed and matched the dies and you can never go wrong with a black and white colour way. Thanks for another informative video. Best Wishes. Denise T x
Hi sue, well been away from your blog for a week or so due to my illness, ( back now) Today's card is beautiful, also I've been back to look at all the cards I've missed and loved them, I've commented on yesterday's card, just in case lol, crafty hugs Julie laz xxx
I know some people don't like to use black card but there is no doubt, as you have illustrated with this great card, that black and white can produce a very elegant outcome. I do especially like the way you have constructed the background.
Lovely Card. Great dies and use of them. I love the little square from the Butterfly Frame die and really like the backgrounds made with it. Thanks for sharing.
A very striking card today with a lovely combination of die cuts and glitter. Great video. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Seems I am still learning new techniques from you. I like how your brain works!
Hi Sue. I really did admire this card when I saw it on the die launch and I am so pleased that you have made a video to explain how you did it. Thank you
Hi Sue and lovely ladies lovely monochrome for us today Sue. Makes me think of the shutters you see on grand tropical island houses. Beautiful sugared poppy and how versatile is that Butterfly Background?! Gorgeous!! Thank you ladies for your kind words about FIL. We do have some fun with him too, you wouldn't believe the "adventures he's been on", so far he's won the lottery, been a filmstar and on a record that was number one all over the world, bought a chippy and worked for the CIA ;-). Special good wishes to P in Wales, Pam, Wheely Bad (hope your little dog is OK and Mr is successful finding a job), June (I don't know if you'll see this now but hope all went ahead for your op and you recover quickly), Lynda B (glad you got your internet sorted and you're back with us), Myra (sounds like you had a fab time), Laine (hope you've got your wheels fixed) and Yvonne PP Sending hugs to all Blessings Deb C xx
Hi Sue, I liked this card at the launch and I still like it - a lot! No time to watch the video just now but will catch up later.
Well ladies, unlike poor Wendy in Scotland I didn't have to wait 19 weeks to get my husband back, I brought him home this afternoon! It was indeed just a minor stroke and he has been recovering so well they let him go. Occupational Health etc will all be visiting but I'm sure it won't be too long before he is back to his old self.
Wheely - thanks for letting us know that Billy's op went well and the damage was not as bad as anticipated, paws crossed for a speedy recovery.
June and Betty hope your respective ops went smoothly and you are both now on the road to lots more crafting.
Hi Sue and everyone. Gorgeous card and will watch the tutorial later tonight. Have not got any of the dies but maybe one day
June- hope you are feeling ok and everything is going well, take care x Betty- hand op. hope you be fine x Tina and Peter- good to hear Peter eating better. Hope the sky box be fixed asap. so he dosen't miss to much of the cricket x Wheelybad- oh Billy, I so hope he be home soon and everything will go well. Many hugs to you both x Elaine- Andrew slow down, fingers crossed all goes well. Laine- hope you feeling better and your wheels got fixed and talking of wheels I hope Norah got into the restaurant without any mishap :-) x Yvonne- hope you doing alright, keep warm x Tracy- clear back to work yay, just take it slowly in the beginning x Wendy- take care, look after eachother x Lynda- missing you, hope you ok and be back soon x Littlelamb- hope you are well, missing you x Lorraine- hope you doing alright, speak soon x
Sending hugs to all wilsonette's and to my lovely friends, Maria x
Love black and white cards, this one is so elegant, love it, Sue
Thanks for all the kind wishes regarding Bill, it is so nice to have people wishing you the best when we don't know each other. Hope all who are waiting for operations it all goes well, and those who have just had one is feeling better. hugs to you all love Wendy xx
Hello Sue, What a beautiful card today, thank you. I'm sorry I've been "missing in action" but I didn't take my laptop to Carlisle. June Smith, I've been thinking of you and hope the op went well, and on time. Tina & Peter, Elaine & Andrew, Tina & Mick, Tracy, Laine, Lorraine and Maria - thinking of you all. Carlisle was a hoot and I was highly regarded by all the staff and restaurant proprietors. It was such a shame that the others did not meet my high expectations, or those of the police who came to arrest me ha ha. May I also add that Myra tends to exaggerate at times! Maureen xxx
Hi Due and all your crafty crew Wonderful card Sue I love black an white cards and this one hits the spot Gorgeous Sue just gorgeous Hugs to everyone that needs one Theresa G xx
Hi Sue. Gorgeous card and love that butterfly background. Thank you for all your good wishes. Operation went well and my right hand is now plastered up for 6 Weeks. Very hard typing this left handed but guess I'll get better at it. X
Hi Sue. WOW! WOW! WOW! I really LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this card !!!!!! I think it is stunning Sue !!! I fell in love with this one when you first showed it at your new die release. It is my Birthday in a couple of days and I am fairly sure that hubby has got me some of the Indian Ocean Collection !!! One of my favourites is your gorgeous new Mauritius die which I think is absolutely stunning !!! I love the way you have rotated the die cuts to create this beautiful design. The Butterfly Frame is another gorgeous die that is high up on my wish list. I do really love this one and I definately "need / want / have to have " this die set. ( everyone loves butterflies, especially me !!! ) I like your Madeline die set to. It is a great set. I think your black and white colour combo is fab Sue. It is very striking. I am one of those people who does like black on a card and who does like black and white card designs and I think this one is fab. A cute little glittery poppy to complete the look is just the perfect finishing touch !!! Such a classy, elegant card Sue. Thank you for sharing it and I hope I will be able to recreate my own version of it fairly soon !!! Sending you lots of love today Sue from Tres x x x
I don't normally like black and white cards but I really loved this one on the die launch. The Mauritius die and the Butterfly Background are at the top of wish-list. Hope all went with your knee operation June. Take care everyone.
Stunning card, lovely.
ReplyDeleteJune hope your operation goes smoothly, you will soon be a new woman, Betty too, same for your hand operation, good luck to you both.
Elsine, how did Andrews appointment go, I sincerely hope that they can get this sorted for this very brave man.
Tina, glad that Peter is doing better, sleep and eating are two major healers.
Tracey, hope your work meeting went well, and the doctor lets you get back to work. I function better being able to work, I like to be among people.
Tina and Mick always in my thoughts.
Wendy, good that you have got your husband home after 19 weeks, such a worrying time.
Wheeley your Billy sounds the hit of the surgery. So happy for you that op went well for him.
Hugs to all including Laine, Bejsy, Lorraine and any one who is in need of a hug.
Stunning,elegant card today, Sue. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting.
D x
Morning Sue, a gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteNancyd xx
Stunning card to wake up to this morning Sue. I really love this card. Wendy
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning card love the colours and the dies thank you tracyw x
Really beautiful and elegant card.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue. Beautiful card and a great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteWendy, pleased that you have your husband home. Wheelybad, thanks for the update on Billy, I hope that he's soon home. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
Fab card Sue, love these dies.
ReplyDeleteLove these dies
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Amazing detail with these dies!
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
A beautiful card and great video.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Beautiful card today Sue, very elegant. JJxx
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ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
Great video,love these dies such a beautiful card.
Jan x
Morning Sue and crafters all,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card this morning, I have not got these dies, so will have to go on the Christmas list.
Well today's the day my Hochanda order arrives so looking forward to that delivery.
Peter will be happy today as the Sky Engineer is coming at lunch time, he has been without it for ten days, came on Monday and Tuesday then went off again yesterday just when he wanted the cricket on. He continues to eat and drink well.
Hope all goes well June with your knee operation.
Thank you ladies of the blog for all your kind regards, it is nice to know there are a lot of caring people out there who we do not know.
Therefore love and crafty hugs to you all,
Tina T xxxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
Morning Sue. I don't think I'm going to make much sense with my comment but I'll have a try lol. When I first saw this sample a few weeks ago, can't remember where, it has one of those illusionial looks to it which I think black and white can do sometimes, it kinda put my brain cell off balance a tad. So now I've watched your tutorial it all makes sense and it's very very clever the way the 4 squares on the background set up the whole striped pattern beneath the Madeline and Mauritius it really gives it the WOW factor I love it.
ReplyDeleteNever did get to the craft shop yesterday. Due to accident traffic and road works it all made me late and even though I contacted the surgery and rushed my butt off to get there they wouldn't see me ! I was livid, fuming, especially when 3 of the nurse's stood in the office basing, it would have taken seconds to see me and they stood there longer than the time I would have taken !!!!! So I was in such a dark mood I just knew that even the magic of Pixies would help my mood so I went back home to 'cool off' the annoying thing is, that they know it can be a struggle and touch and go to leave the bungalow, plus I had the good manners to let them know I was stuck and not my fault, oooh, I was mad mad maaad lol, so maybe today I will go and invite the Pixies to come home with me 😊
Before I send my hug to you Sue, just want to say GOOD LUCK JUNE all will be fine (don't think of the breakfast you're missing) think of the new knee you are gaining and all you will achieve over the next few months, you'll be a new woman at the next AP meeting we won't recognise the new you on the group photo, so I will be thinking of you but you'll be fine.
Have a lovely day Sue, and take this hug in case you feel you need it xxx
Fabulous card, catch video later.
ReplyDeleteAnnette x
GM Sue. Very lovely. Great background idea. I've got that set. Will try that. Will watch video later. TFS.
ReplyDeleteLovely card today Sue, formal yet fab, the background is unusual but works
ReplyDeletethank you,
Pearl xx
Lovely card Sue,amazing how you `manipulate`your dies to become something so different,thank you,Linda x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, will watch video later as up early to travel to Bath & West Showground for the Craft4Crafters show.
Gentle hugs and healing prayers for those in pain or discomfort. Also not forgetting the carers amongst us who do such a wonderful job, gurt big squashy ones winging their way to you.
Best wishes for all waiting for operations, I sincerely hope they all go smoothly and we shall hear from 'new' women later on.
Love 7 hugs
Cheryl xxx
Love this Sue using my favorite De of the moment. The background is beautiful will look at the video later.
ReplyDeleteLove Val in Spain xxx
Lovely black and white card! A wonderful design with the square dies used as a background. Debra x
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA stunning design with a beautiful layered, linear look.
Thank you for the great inspiration and tutorial. X
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love the design. The dies are amazing. I am looking forward to watching the video later when I get back from work it will be a treat. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, intriguing as I can't see the butterfly background. I'll watch the video later. Like Cheryl, I'm off to Craft4crafters at the Bath and West Showground with a big shopping list :)
B xx
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteToday's card is so beautiful, I love how you've created the background I'd love to be able to think like you! The poppy dies are gorgeous I use them all the time, I had your new daisy dies yesterday and all I can say is WOW! I enjoyed the video thanks for sharing!
Hugs x
Heather T
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, so elegant and will catch the video later.
Thanks for sharing
Heather
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteBlack and white cards are so elegant and this is no exception. Another lovely card.
Regards
Heather R Oxfordshire
Good morning sue what a beautiful card and the design is wonderful
ReplyDeleteI love the colour you have used
Have a lovely day
Debs Cards xxx
Morning Sue, A lovely card today. The way you have done the background is great. Not got these dies yet, but they are on the list.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie X X
Beautiful black and. White card. Always love the linear lines. Fabulous, Ivy L x
ReplyDeleteReally pretty card, love the black and white look, so striking x
ReplyDeleteFab card Sue. I would never have thought you used the butterfly background.
ReplyDeleteAnnie P
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Morning Sue this card is stunning I love this the Mauritius die it's gorgeous and I really like the background
ReplyDeleteKathy B x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love the striped feature of your design.
Thank you for the demo.
Véronique L
Hi sue and crafters.
ReplyDeleteI love this card so much great video tutorial as always I could watch u forever doing demos lol shame I've not got the dies I'd have liked to try this one. Ah well another time.
Well ladies dr has allowed me to return to work and my boss is delighted!! Let's hope they stick to their agreement of me taking it easy with the Xmas rush coming soon I'll be in the thick of it lol I hate crabby people at this time of year as I deal with the public I just paint my smile on lol
Start back on the 31st oct in a week then I've a few days holiday so that worked out well lol
Both Tina's hope ur still plodding along ok thinking of ur families. X
June. Happy new knee day. It'll be fine in no time.
Hope the ladies that went to Carlisle behaved themselves! But as I've not seen reports I guess they have lol.
Love to all and cuddles too xx
Love everything about this card Sue. Will be trying the poppy idea with the sticky sheet and the Indian Ocean dies anD Madeline dies are top of my wish list. Thank you. Xx
ReplyDeletegreat card Sue,Laura O
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ReplyDeleteFabulous card today, stunning in black & white,
Doreen x
Wow!!! Love it. So classy and elegant
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Karen xx
Hi Sue, love the card and the background is stunning . love Jean Z xxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Sue, always love monochrome and the Mauritius die really is a stunner - not owned yet. Another chopping day, to good effect! Thanks as ever for the video.
ReplyDeleteJune- hoping all goes well today.
Wheely - thank heavens Billy OK, perhaps you can feel calmer now - keep us posted please.
Steph - ooh what a disaster, how mean when they know your problems. Pixie therapy definitely recommended.
Tracy - woohoo work again, good news or what?!
Wendy Scotland - great that you're back again and hope your husband continues to improve. Nothing like worry and daily hospital visits to use up all your time.
Laine, sorry for your Mum's problem too, sounds really unpleasant. Hope it gets fixed - and the scooter too. Greetings to PP also.
And to all who need them - hugs.
'P' in Wales
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI remember this card from the die launch and thought it was absolutely stunning so all three die sets went straight onto the wish list - I shall be cracking open the piggy bank any day now, can't wait to get them!...
Izzy
Beautiful card
ReplyDeleteCarol quinn
Good morning Sue, I love monochrome!!! It's my favourite,I think I might have said it before : )
ReplyDeleteHave a good one!!!
Loopy Lyndaxxx
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed yesterday !! We all looked at the card at some stage! We will be trying your background technique!
Today's is lovely in simply black and white! Very effective!
Just going down for breakfast in a minute! Thanks so much to all the ladies who sent good wishes about Carlisle - including Pam , June Smith, Maria, Laine, and others too but as I'm I useless person early in the morning - I've forgotten some names! Maureen has behaved better than expected but the word " impeccably " wouldn't be quite the word I'd use! We had a lovely day yesterday and went out last night to a fairly new Italian Restaurant! There was just a slight step up at the doorway and when Norah was asked if she would manage in her scooter -the response was " 0h fine I'll take a run at it!" Norah is amazing! We've had a lovely time and will leave mid morning to return home!
June Smith - thinking of you! All the very best for your op today!
Laine - hope your chariot is back in action and you too!
Love to everyone! Myra xxx
Great video and use of the old guillotine too. Love these dies and the design is fabulous Sue, thanks for sharing. Have a lovely day, hugs xxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. I've used that die to make a background. It's so effective and matches the Indian Ocean dies so well.
ReplyDeleteLovely card .
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteVery elegant & pretty card
Love it,thank you
Best wishes
Karen M
Good Morning Sue!
ReplyDeleteI don't have these Dies so I need to watch the video to see how its done so beautifully!
I must say GOOD LUCK TO JUNE I will be thinking of you!
Love Marg
What a beautiful card, Sue.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
Lovely card but saving your video for later. SueL x
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteSuch an elegant card this morning. I love black and white used together.
Lesley S x
Another stunner of a card this morning Sue ,your inspiration never ceases to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteVC x
A stunning card today sue just love it black and white brill !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you sue love June horrocks xxxxxx
Good morning Sue. Todays card is both stunning and elegant. I remember this card when the dies were launched and just had to purchase the Mauritius, Madeleine and Butterfly background. There were other dies on that launch that were beautiful but these were my favourites. Marion S x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, what a stunning card, the colours are gorgeous and the dies make the card really elegant.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
Good Morning Sweet Sue, I sometimes wonder if you even manage to get to sleep with all these stunning layouts you come up with run around in your mind when trying to relax, they really are special, do you even loose your Mojo?
ReplyDeleteA stunning card again this morning, love the colour choice to. hugs Shirleyxx Cant wait to watch the video.
Lovely card Sue, i always love black with white , will watch the video later .
ReplyDeleteJune , hope all goes well today . xxxxxx
Pam, Andrews Appointment went well , he has to keep a check on the palpitations but the consultant seems to think it is when Andrew has rushed things ie after his bath, dressing and going down stairs .So on the whole all is fine , he has his Treatment Today { 2 down and 11 to go. } I know what you mean about mixing with people and keeping busy, it gives you other things to think about .
Wheely so pleased for you both .
Big hugs to all.
Take care
Elaine H X
Stunning card, I love black and white.
ReplyDeleteRosemary xx
Gorgeous card, really stunning. Will watch the video later.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Morning Sue, beautiful card and great video. You do make things look so easy, and i just wish I could afford to had all your dies, as I think they are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWendyx
A stunning card
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the colours.
ReplyDeleteStunning card Sue.
ReplyDeleteLovely card, great colour scheme.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue
Sue MacFall
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card.
Margaret xx
I really love this card. Black and white is always a winner with me.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue beautiful card the Mauritius die is so lovely I don't have it will have to go on my wishlist
ReplyDeleteStephanie how annoying especially after ringing yo let them know you were held up I think it was really mean of them not to see you
Tracey good news about work
June &Betty sending good wishes to you both hope your surgery goes as planned
Another stunning card Sue, I love it
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aka stitchingranny
Really elegant card, love it.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I love black and white and while I don't have the Mauritius die I'm sure that I have another of your dies that I could use instead
Wheelybad hope you get Billy home very soon xx
Wendy from Scotland welcome back and take care of yourself too now your husband is home from hospital
Tracy good news back to work!!
Hugs and best wishes everyone
Pat
cool card. I think without the flower it could easily be a male card. just love the way your brain works with dies, hugs xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful and elegant card
June x
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous elegant card, love the use of the butterfly die, this one is on my wish list.
Lydia
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Wonderful card!!!
ReplyDeleteI love these new dies!!!!
The black and white makes it so elegant and stunning!
Thank you for sharing, Sue.
I appreciate all you do.
It helps me to grow. And I appreciate that.
Wonderful card!!!
ReplyDeleteI love these new dies!!!!
The black and white makes it so elegant and stunning!
Thank you for sharing, Sue.
I appreciate all you do.
It helps me to grow. And I appreciate that.
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Very elegant in the white and black with a beautiful background. Thanks for your video.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeletethis is uber-beautiful and so elegant. That die is one of my favourites SO FAR..........
Gorgeous, thank you for sharing and the video.
Hugs, Rose
I do not know where to begin with the complements for this card so I will just state the obvious.... STUNNING! The dies are all quite detailed. You have shown that detailed dies can still be used together. Great video as always.
ReplyDeleteSusan x
To My Very Dear Friend Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat A "Extremely Exquisite Card" And Video Today As Always
Great Tutorial Taking Us Through The Card Bit By Bit And Best Of All We Can
Look Back On The Video For Further Reminders In Case We Forget.
Like Yourself I Love The Black And White Colour Combination, And As Your Aware
"The Mauritian" Die Is A Huge Huge Favourite Of Mine For Lots Of Reasons Its A Beautiful Die
I Also Purchased The Stamps To Match, They Are Wonderful.
I Love The Idea With The Background With The Four Squares, I'm Thinking Of Making This
Card.
Changing The Colours For Christmas Cards For My Mauritian Friends, Even Though I Love
The Black And White.
Take Great Care My Wonderful Friend I'm So Enjoying The Tutorial's On You Tube, I'm Even Watching
Last Year's As I Purchased Quite A Few Of 2015 Festive Dies, So I'm Mixing Them Together.
Warmest Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather
Love And Huge Hugs To Yourself Sue
From Sam xxx
Hugs To "All" Wilsonettes
Monochrome beauty!
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty card!
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Hi Sue. Another of your beautiful cards. Love how you have mixed and matched the dies and you can never go wrong with a black and white colour way. Thanks for another informative video.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes.
Denise T x
Hi sue, well been away from your blog for a week or so due to my illness, ( back now)
ReplyDeleteToday's card is beautiful, also I've been back to look at all the cards I've missed and loved them,
I've commented on yesterday's card, just in case lol, crafty hugs Julie laz xxx
Nice! can't beat a bit of black and white ;)
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ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Gorgeous card so elegant.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
gorgeous card Sue
ReplyDeleteGr Karin
Such a stunning color combo!! It never goes out of style and this is a lovely card!!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteI know some people don't like to use black card but there is no doubt, as you have illustrated with this great card, that black and white can produce a very elegant outcome. I do especially like the way you have constructed the background.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVEry elegant and stylish
ReplyDeleteHello Sue.
ReplyDeleteLovely Card. Great dies and use of them. I love the little square from the Butterfly Frame die and really like the backgrounds made with it. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
A very striking card today with a lovely combination of die cuts and glitter. Great video. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Seems I am still learning new techniques from you. I like how your brain works!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. I really did admire this card when I saw it on the die launch and I am so pleased that you have made a video to explain how you did it. Thank you
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Hi Sue. Fabulous card, love it :-) Hope you're having a good day. Hugs to all xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch an elegant and stylish card...beautiful!
ReplyDeletexxx Margreet
I love black and white, what an elegant card, so pretty...you make it look so easy Sue, if only my mind could think like yours....luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and lovely ladies
ReplyDeletelovely monochrome for us today Sue. Makes me think of the shutters you see on grand tropical island houses. Beautiful sugared poppy and how versatile is that Butterfly Background?! Gorgeous!!
Thank you ladies for your kind words about FIL. We do have some fun with him too, you wouldn't believe the "adventures he's been on", so far he's won the lottery, been a filmstar and on a record that was number one all over the world, bought a chippy and worked for the CIA ;-).
Special good wishes to P in Wales, Pam, Wheely Bad (hope your little dog is OK and Mr is successful finding a job), June (I don't know if you'll see this now but hope all went ahead for your op and you recover quickly), Lynda B (glad you got your internet sorted and you're back with us), Myra (sounds like you had a fab time), Laine (hope you've got your wheels fixed) and Yvonne PP
Sending hugs to all
Blessings
Deb C xx
Beautiful card, the black & white is very striking
ReplyDeleteStill need to watch the video This is so striking
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty today Sue, love the background as well.xx
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I liked this card at the launch and I still like it - a lot! No time to watch the video just now but will catch up later.
ReplyDeleteWell ladies, unlike poor Wendy in Scotland I didn't have to wait 19 weeks to get my husband back, I brought him home this afternoon! It was indeed just a minor stroke and he has been recovering so well they let him go. Occupational Health etc will all be visiting but I'm sure it won't be too long before he is back to his old self.
Wheely - thanks for letting us know that Billy's op went well and the damage was not as bad as anticipated, paws crossed for a speedy recovery.
June and Betty hope your respective ops went smoothly and you are both now on the road to lots more crafting.
Frances
Such a beautiful card!! The dies are lovely!! Love the black and white color combo!!
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Moxie Craftie
Hi Sue and everyone.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and will watch the tutorial later tonight.
Have not got any of the dies but maybe one day
June- hope you are feeling ok and everything is going well,
take care x
Betty- hand op. hope you be fine x
Tina and Peter- good to hear Peter eating better. Hope the sky
box be fixed asap. so he dosen't miss to much of the cricket x
Wheelybad- oh Billy, I so hope he be home soon and everything
will go well. Many hugs to you both x
Elaine- Andrew slow down, fingers crossed all goes well.
Laine- hope you feeling better and your wheels got fixed and talking
of wheels I hope Norah got into the restaurant without any mishap :-) x
Yvonne- hope you doing alright, keep warm x
Tracy- clear back to work yay, just take it slowly in the beginning x
Wendy- take care, look after eachother x
Lynda- missing you, hope you ok and be back soon x
Littlelamb- hope you are well, missing you x
Lorraine- hope you doing alright, speak soon x
Sending hugs to all wilsonette's and to my lovely friends,
Maria x
Hi Sue and everyone
ReplyDeleteLove black and white cards, this one is so elegant, love it, Sue
Thanks for all the kind wishes regarding Bill, it is so nice to have people wishing you the best when we don't know each other. Hope all who are waiting for operations it all goes well, and those who have just had one is feeling better.
hugs to you all
love Wendy xx
What a beautiful card. Do not always like black and white but I love this one. Have watched the video and as usual it is very informative.
ReplyDeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card today, thank you.
I'm sorry I've been "missing in action" but I didn't take my laptop to Carlisle.
June Smith, I've been thinking of you and hope the op went well, and on time.
Tina & Peter, Elaine & Andrew, Tina & Mick, Tracy, Laine, Lorraine and Maria - thinking of you all.
Carlisle was a hoot and I was highly regarded by all the staff and restaurant proprietors. It was such a shame that the others did not meet my high expectations, or those of the police who came to arrest me ha ha. May I also add that Myra tends to exaggerate at times!
Maureen xxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA really elegant card today, it is beautiful.
Di B. x
Hi Due and all your crafty crew
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Sue I love black an white cards and this one hits the spot
Gorgeous Sue just gorgeous
Hugs to everyone that needs one
Theresa G xx
Hi Sue. Gorgeous card and love that butterfly background.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your good wishes. Operation went well and my right hand is now plastered up for 6 Weeks. Very hard typing this left handed but guess I'll get better at it. X
Sue this is absolutely gorgeous, i love how you have triple layered it
ReplyDeletemaking it such a detailed but beautiful card.
Enjoyed watching the video too.
Hi Sue. WOW! WOW! WOW! I really LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this card !!!!!! I think it is stunning Sue !!! I fell in love with this one when you first showed it at your new die release. It is my Birthday in a couple of days and I am fairly sure that hubby has got me some of the Indian Ocean Collection !!! One of my favourites is your gorgeous new Mauritius die which I think is absolutely stunning !!! I love the way you have rotated the die cuts to create this beautiful design. The Butterfly Frame is another gorgeous die that is high up on my wish list. I do really love this one and I definately "need / want / have to have " this die set. ( everyone loves butterflies, especially me !!! ) I like your Madeline die set to. It is a great set. I think your black and white colour combo is fab Sue. It is very striking. I am one of those people who does like black on a card and who does like black and white card designs and I think this one is fab. A cute little glittery poppy to complete the look is just the perfect finishing touch !!! Such a classy, elegant card Sue. Thank you for sharing it and I hope I will be able to recreate my own version of it fairly soon !!! Sending you lots of love today Sue from Tres x x x
ReplyDeleteSending lots of love to everyone from Tres x x x
Absolutely gorgeous card. Love the black and white and the black is so striking the way you have done this card.
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CraftyJacq
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This is such a striking card Sue. Love the die use that you utilized.
ReplyDeleteLovely card SUe. Will have yo watch the tutorial tomorrow now. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteI don't normally like black and white cards but I really loved this one on the die launch. The Mauritius die and the Butterfly Background are at the top of wish-list.
ReplyDeleteHope all went with your knee operation June.
Take care everyone.
Mauritius is just a beautiful die and the card looks fantastic. x
ReplyDeleteElegant and sophisticated card, just love it
ReplyDeleteVie
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Lovely card Sue x xhazel
ReplyDeleteElegant card today l love it enjoy your day xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning card - pure elegance x
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