Tutorials

Thursday 10 November 2016

Christmas Blessings Angel Card


Hi bloggers!  Today's video shows you how to create a lovely soft background using sentiment dies and finishes it off with the 2016 Christmas Angel.  










The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x  8 1/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x


137 comments:

  1. Morning Sue, absolutely gorgeous love the silver and white.
    Nancyd xx

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  2. Fab card, love this angel. Love the vellum on the card.
    Annette x

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  3. Stunning card Sue, I love it.
    Cheryl, so glad you got your positive results and that all is well. Best news ever.
    Pp Yvonne, no wonder you were frantic, perfectly understandable, it was a horrendous accident, sympathetic thoughts for all involved.
    Elaine, I'm not surprised Andrew got annoyed the whole fiasco has been a nightmare, where does the buck stop.
    Tina and Peter, daily hugs to help you along while you wait for the leg to be sorted.
    June and Sharon, pity you girls can't do physio together but make sure you both rest as well. Sharon hope your bug clears up soon, you have enough on your plate.
    Maureen hope the cataract op went well, are you supposed to be on your Kindle ?, be careful, you don't want any setbacks.
    Tress a hope you get sorted with your Mum soon, such a worry.
    It's very cold here, and faint, and I am back on antibiotics for yet another chest infection,. I'm not keen on this weather.
    Hugs to all poorly, missing friends and everyone on the blog.

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  4. Beautiful card today. Just what Christmas is all about.
    Happy crafting.
    D xx

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  5. My favourite angel so you can not go wrong, stunning card Sue. Hav a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxx

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  6. Hi Sue
    Great card, the colour is subtle and so right for christmas

    Pat x

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  7. Good morning Sue and crafters all,
    Lovely card today, the angel look beautiful on the vellum. The colourway is very subtle,
    Love it!!!!
    Pam - hope your anti- biotics soon kick in for your chest infection a big hug to you !!!!!
    Still waiting to here from the hospital re Peter's swollen leg, he feels ok in his self which is a good thing.
    June Smith - hope you physio continues to go well - big hug to you!!!!
    Love and crafty hugs to all,
    Tina T xxxx

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  8. Morning Sue.
    A beautiful card and great video too, Thank you so much.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  9. Hi Sue, a beautiful card, your Angel dies are so lovely, the silver and white is so classy. Off to watch the video. Take care. Bx

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  10. Good Morning Sue
    Beautiful serene Angel card. Love the soft vellum and the silver and white.
    Jan x

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  11. Morning dear Sue. My two out walking in the cold dark and wet, it would be so much better for Andy if you could train a dog to use the loo like some cats have been taught to do, but as this is 'real life' and not Bruce Almighty, it's up to the man of the house to go out in all weather's poor guy.
    So I'm taking the opportunity to take in the inspirational Thursday tutorial. To be perfectly honest with you as honesty is always the best policy porky pies get found out - eventually ! But I wasn't too sure about the first vision I got as it loaded, but watching the video has changed my first thoughts and yes, it's really really pretty. It's unusual, but I really like this sample very much and yet again it helps get our crafting mind going ready for the day ahead. You are certainly right when you say the dries clear glue doesn't show through the vellum, because you don't need much anyway on anything for it to hold your work in place, so little is needed for the more delicate papers such as the vellum in today's sample. How you use the double sided sticky sheet with such confidence always gets me holding my breath Sue, as it's almost guarenteed that as I place my work over it, whatever I'm holding slips from my fingers ! The times I've painted the room blue - hmm we'll say no more lol.
    So on that note my hug is on its way and I hope you have an enjoyable day xxx

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  12. Good morning Sue. Beautiful card, I find the angels very peaceful and comforting.
    Pam, keep warm and i hope the antibiotics work quickly. Cheryl, wonderful news, I'm so happy for you. Hugs to all, especially anyone in pain or caring for a loved one. Sue xxx

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  13. Really like the background and the touch of vellum x

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  14. Hi Sue
    Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.
    Have a great day everyone.
    Hugs to all.

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  15. Beautiful Sue.JJxx

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  16. Good morning Sue. A very pretty card with lots of lovely sparkle, just right for Christmas.x

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  17. GM Sue. Lovely. Will watch video later.

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  18. Beautiful angel. Love the silver and white colour combination
    Luv
    Karen xx

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  19. Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous that Angel is so beautiful and I love the background you have created. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  20. Lovely card today Sue!

    PAM - I see your comments with encouraging thoughts for others so I thought I'd send some for you. I really hope your chest infection gets better very soon and you're back to your happy self again. Debra x

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  21. Karen Derbyshire,10 November 2016 at 07:25

    Really pretty Sue. Love the angel die.

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  22. I wasn't too sure I'd like this die but actually seeing the samples has made me think again. Love this card in particular.

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  23. Hi Sue
    A beautiful card. This is my favourite of your angels.
    B xx

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  24. Stunning card Sue, really love this years angel die. Marion S x

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  25. Hi Sue, very beautiful card, must get going on my festive cards.
    Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall

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  26. Hi Sue
    Beautiful card today I love the background. Video not playing for me at the moment for some reason but I will try again later. Thanks for sharing.
    Love Diane G xxx

    Pam sending you big hugs this morning I hope the antibiotics work quickly xxx
    Sending hugs to Tina and mick Tina and Peter Elaine and Andrew (hope meds are sorted today) June Sharon Tracey and Maureen xxxxx
    Cheryl that's such good news xxxxxx

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  27. Such a pretty card Sue, very gentle. Thank you. Xxx

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  28. What a lovely card today, Sue, tfs,



    Doreen x

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  29. Morning Sue

    This is such a beautiful and serene card

    Thank you for the tutorial

    June x

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  30. Good Morning Sue!
    Will watch Video later on this beautiful card.
    Sorry about not being here M*****E again they are coming every couple of days now, its almost a year and they've started again!
    Wheely I hope you feel better than me!
    Belated birthday wishes to Myra and Brenda hope you had good ones!
    Love Marg

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  31. Lovely card, Sue, do like the silver on white. Inspired background with the inset, a clever touch. Angels not my thing, but she does look very pretty here! Thanks as ever for the video.
    Pam, hope your infection clears quickly, take care.
    PP - oh my word what a worry - didn't see that on the news - all about Mr Trump so guess it was pushed lower down the list. Think a lot of us know about migraines, but you do seem to have some awful ones. How's your BF?
    Hugs to our poorly and missing people.

    'P' in Wales

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  32. The way you use vellum, Sue, is so effective. A beautiful card.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  33. Good morning Sue & lovely ladies
    I love today's card with the beautiful Angel đŸ˜‡ I have her & Have made lots of cards using her.
    The background looks very interesting,I haven't seen the video yet will look later.
    Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx

    Pam hope your feeling better take care đŸ¤—đŸ¤—xx

    Elaine so sorry Andrew has had nightmares over getting what should have been a simple prescription
    Hope the medication kicks in soon for him sending you all Hug's xx

    Tina & Peter hope he gets his leg sorted very soon Big Hug's xx

    Tina & Mike sending you both Hug's hope all is ok xx

    June & Sharon hope physio goes well for you both shame you can't do synchronised movements together đŸ‘¯đŸ¤—đŸ¤—

    Tracy glad you are now using Pixie powders now but they should be on your card not the carpet Oops
    Big Hug's đŸ¤—đŸ¤—xx

    PP Yvonne how worrying for you but so glad your friend wasn't on the tram
    but my heart goes out for all the people that lost their lives & all with injuries.
    Glad your Migraine is better take care đŸ¤—đŸ¤—xx

    Wheelybad so pleased Billy is doing well Big Cuddles & Woofs from Bambie
    Good luck for Mr W in finding a job. Hope you are well & you can do some crafting again đŸ¤—đŸ¤—xx

    Lorraine glad your opp went well & a speedy recovery sending Big đŸ¤—đŸ¤—xx

    Deb C lovely seeing you commenting how's your FIL doing Big Hug's đŸ¤—Xx

    Hope you all have a good day xx

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  34. Good morning Sue
    Gorgeous card! What a great idea embossing the Angel first before cutting it out to back the Angel thanks for sharing.
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  35. Hi Sue
    Love this Angel, I have her & have used her quite a bit,
    I like the card you have made & will watch the video later,
    Thank you
    Best wishes
    Karen M

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  36. Morning Sue, a lovely angel card, so soft and gentle, I love it.

    Love Rosemarie X X

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  37. Morning Sue gorgeous card . The angel is beautiful .Will try your technique for embossing her .Thanks Gloria (Sidcup) xx

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  38. Hi Sue,
    Your Angel 2016 is absolutely adorable, I have yet to use her but she will be on quite a few cards of mine.......
    Love this card of yours, the use of vellum is brilliant.
    Hugs, Rose

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  39. Hi Sue, Very beautiful love it . love Jean Z xxx

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  40. Hi Sue,

    A beautiful classic Christmas card - love the clever background, framing and the vellum behind the Angel.

    Izzy

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  41. Hi Sue a very pretty card today love the glitter
    Have a good day Catherine xx

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  42. Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh what a super video, I must have a try of this one, the card looks fabulous, love the angel as you know.

    Pam what are you like, another chest infection, please take care of yourself and hope the antibiotics kick in soon. hugs xx

    Sharon, yes we should do physio together, let's hope that bug goes away quickly. I still have 1 crutch but the physio told me to use it on my left arm as the right knee is the one that was done, but oh ouch does it hurt using it that way, the exercises my physio has given me are quite painful to do but that means they are making my muscles work but I am getting there. I think we are more or less at the same level of progress but everyone is different. xx

    Cheryl, best news ever re kidneys - hope the same goes for the mammogram today.

    Pp Yvonne, you must have been frantic with worry about your friend, it was a terrible accident with so many fatalities and lots of people still very poorly in hospital, goodness knows what happened, although I understand the driver has been arrested for manslaughter. I am pleased that your migraines have gone, never had them myself but have seen friends and family suffer with them and my heart goes out to you. hugs xx

    Teresa, how awful for you, your brother and your Mum, why does this sort of thing happen in this day and age, I bet there was lots of brown stuff hitting the fan when your brother spoke to them, lets hope it gets sorted and quickly.

    Bejay, I too suffer with my lower back and can really feel your pain, I do hope you get some relief soon, hugs xx


    Elaine, I too am not surprised Andrew got annoyed the whole fiasco has been a nightmare, where does the buck stop. This sort of thing should never happen in day and age of technology. I know from experience it is a nightmare dealing with drs. and chemists. hugs xx

    Tina and Peter, daily hugs to help you along while you wait for the leg to be sorted.

    Maureen hope the cataract op went well, if you are using the kindle please only use it for a short period of time because of the bright lights.

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

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  43. Morning Sue and all you kind Wilsonettes

    What a gorgeous card This Angel die is so lovely and could be used in so many ways, I thought I would write 1st the I will make a coffee and watch the video on it before John is on Hochanda

    Pam hope you feel better soon take care and wrap up.

    June hope your Knee is healing and your Physio is going well and your feeling a bit better today, I have physio this morning so we will see how that goes today as I still feel a bit rough with this bug.

    I can never remember everyone's name who is poorly or needs some love and healing hugs so im sending it to all that do

    Take care everyone and wrap up warm as it is freezing here at the moment
    Lots of love to all
    Sharon
    xxx

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  44. Hi Sue

    Beautiful card and love the Sentiment Dies. Sweet Angel die that looks very effective.

    Happy Crafting.

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  45. Stunning card Sue, you cant go wrong with an angel xx hazel

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  46. Morning Sue,
    Love the card, so serene, I also like the way you have made the background. Thanks for another great video.
    Lydia
    X

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  47. Love the angel as you know sue this card is classyreal Christmas thank you love always
    June horrocks xxxxxxxxxx

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  48. Hello Sue
    A lovely elegant card and great video this morning!
    Lesley S x

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  49. Beautiful card Sue, love from Jackie xx

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  50. Hi Sue
    Lovely card and so unusual i love it !!

    Pam , you must look after yourself and stay in the warm . xxxx

    Cheryl , wonderful news so so chuffed for you . x

    Marg, oh so sorry to hear you are suffering , i do hope you feel better soon . x

    Lorraine ,pleased all went well for you . x

    Tressa Oh my , what can i say ? i do know of a few people who have been let down badly , i just hope you can get your Mum sorted soon it is such a big worry for you . xxx

    Andrew seems to be having a crappy week one way or another , he seems to be in a fragile state and very down { only to be expected } to top it off yesterday he went to the little Hospital for his blood test he has always gone there as it is only 3 mins away , { he was given a red card when discharged by the Hospital to say he was a cancer patient and not to come into contact with infection or germs ,this card is to be use when in crowded places and wanting treatment}
    The place was heaving with people so he gave this card to a staff member , who looked at it and said in a loud voice , what are you giving me that for, just because you've got cancer your not jumping the queue you can sit and wait like everyone else . Andrew was aware every eye was on him as he turned around for a seat and waited for over 1 hour with coughs and sneezes going on all around . The other weeks he has been have never been a problem he has been shown into a small room sitting on his own and read a book waiting his turn . He is going to relay the incident to his Consultant this afternoon to see what he says .
    I find it very very annoying and upsetting to think that patients can be treated this way especially when Hospitals ,Chemists etc have polite notices saying we must treat staff with respect ???? what its a joke ! RANT OVER.

    Then last night he tells me the new meds have not agreed with him , he was poorly all afternoon so that is another problem again .

    Sending big hugs to all
    Take care
    Elaine H X


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  51. Beautiful card. Enjoyed watching the video.

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  52. Good Morning Sue and all. Beautiful card and I will look forward to watching the video this morning. Great colours as always.
    Reading the posts on here everyone is so kind, I would like to send hugs , well wishes to who needs them. Wendy

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  53. Morning Sue, a beautiful card and great video.You make everything look so easy.
    Wendyx

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  54. Good Morning Sweet Sue, a beautiful religious card this morning and I love the choice of silver and white to. hugs Shirleyxxx

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  55. What a totally stunning card! Hugs Gilly x

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  56. Gorgeous card. I love vellum and the effect it gives. Ivy Cx

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  57. Good morning Sue,
    Absolutely exquisite card, your Angel's are superb they just get better & better. I love the background. Yvonne xx

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  58. Hi Sue. Very different and lovely. Must watch your video as soon as I get home. SueL x

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  59. Hi Sue, a really gorgeous card. I love your angels. Thanks for you video.

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  60. Love the Angel Sue, but not too sure about the background. Good idea, but for me looks a little heavy for the Angel.
    VC x

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  61. Beautiful card in a very pretty colour combo,
    and a great video.
    Thank you!

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  62. Hi Sue
    Beautiful card, love how you created the background, and a great video as always. Think I read somewhere that videos of your new dies start today, can't wait to see them.

    Pam hope your chest infection clears quickly with the antibiotics
    Maureen hope all went well with 2nd cataract xx
    Cheryl hope all goes well with the mammogram today

    Hugs and best wishes to everyone
    Pat

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  63. Hi, Sue,
    This card is Beautiful! The 2016 angel is so serene isn't she. I love the idea of the background and am off to watch he video now to try and pick up some ideas.
    Bejay xx

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  64. Lovely card, the angel die is so special.
    Rosemary xx

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  65. Gorgeous! Lovely angel.
    xxx Margreet

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  66. Hi Sue
    Another stunner today. Will be looking at the video later. Loved all your angels.

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  67. To My Wonderful Friend Sue,
    I Just Love "This Extremely, Exquisite, Elegant Card"
    I Loved Watching The Video The First Time Round On YouTube, But
    That Doesn't Stop Me Enjoying It A Second Or Third Time, This Christmas Card Is One
    Of My Favourite's, I Just Love The Outstanding "2016 Angel" Also "The Fabulous Christmas Blessing"
    Sentiment Very Clever Idea Placing On Your Sticky Sheet.
    Adding The Vellum Bring's Such A Softness To The Card, Just Stunning My Friend.
    I Love The Colour Combination....
    Sue Thank You So Very Much For Sharing Your Tremendous Video's Stunning Cards
    Terrific Tips And Technique's, I Appreciate Everthing You Do, "Thank You So Very Much"
    Warmest Wonderful Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather
    Love And Huge Hugs đŸ¤—đŸ¤— To Yourself Sue
    Love From Sam xxx
    Hugs To "All" Wisonettes

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  68. Hi Sue

    Stunning card and thankyou for the video tutorial will sit down with a cuppa later

    to watch.

    hugs to all

    Annx without an "e"

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  69. Hi Sue, a truly beautiful card and a proper depiction of Christmas. I think I have told you before that I believe this to be your best angel yet. A very clear video and a clever way to recess the centre cut out. Love it.

    Cheryl - great news about the all clear, hope today's mammogram goes as well.
    Pam - hope the antibiotics kick in and you feel better very soon.
    Maureen - please don't strain your eyes after the op. they are too precious.
    PP Yvonne - I thought of you and your boys when I heard the dreadful news yesterday morning. So glad your friend was not involved but I can fully understand your worry. I loved going on the trams whenever I was staying with my mum. I am old enough (just, lol) to remember the last of the old trams and was thrilled when they announced that they were going to have new ones. Thinking of all those involved and especially the families of those that lost their lives.

    Frances

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  70. Beautiful again, Sue. The simple colour scheme really enhances the dies.
    Sue Mac

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  71. Hi Sue and everyone.
    Lovely card Sue, the angel is so pretty. I have some cutouts of her
    but haven't made them into cards yet but I will,I will TFS.

    Pam- hope the antibiotics will help you and you feeling better soon.
    Sending you some healing warm hugs.Not sure if you saw but I managed
    to hear the intervju and the song by Gary, it was lovely and you can
    tell him that his voice is good enough x
    Elaine- can't really understand what I'm seeing how Andrew get treated.
    It's worse than a Carry On film. I hope he speak to his Consultant today
    and it can all be cleared up. Hope he can take his meds better soon.
    I hope you are feeling alright in yourself x
    PP- sending you some healing and gentle hugs, really hope your migraine
    is shifting it's way and wont come back for a loooong time x the same
    to anyone else who suffering with these awful headaches.
    Maureen- hope your second eye op have gone fine and you will soon see
    Myra so much more clearer :-) x
    wheelybad- good to see you getting there and Billy too. Must be so lovely
    to see him back to help you when needed again. Good luck to Mr W for a job.
    Lorraine- wish you better, hope to hear from you soon x
    Having my second day in bed, not so good when winters here but I sending many
    hugs to Tina & Peter, Tina & Mick,June,Sharon,Betty,Meg,Deb C,Lynda,Laine and
    to all my friends ,take care
    Maria x

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  72. Morning Sue, This is a beautiful card !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  73. Hi Sue
    I will watch the video later, but the angel really stands out in this card
    Margaret xx

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  74. Hi sue, watching the shows, I got a really good deal on the dies I love, I'll get the others after Christmas.
    I love this die collection wish I could have got them all, but need food and pay bills lol..
    Beautiful card crafty hugs Julie laz xxx

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  75. A lovely card Sue, really lovely. The angel looks so peaceful and serene. :)
    Hugs to all in need of them,
    Paula x
    (WelshPaula)

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  76. Hi Sue. Stunning card :-) Have a great day. Hugs to all xxx

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  77. Lovely idea and super card, really like this one.

    Jan
    in Sheffield

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  78. Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Really pretty card sue x the angel is beautiful and she looks stunning in silver x will watch the video later after my chores x
    Pam wrap up warm and look after yourself x sending you a healing hug x
    Elaine that's awful how andrew has been treated especially with all the bugs about at the moment and at his stage of treatment ! Sending you both hugs x
    Hugs to all the other poorly wilsonettes and their loved ones too x
    Theresa w xxx

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  79. Hello Sue
    I am not a fan of angels but I quite like this card. Elaine what is wrong with hospitals I hope Andrew is gets help today. Pam I hope the antibiotics kick in soon we all rely on you. At the moment I am sitting here freezing no heating or hot water. The gas people were supposed to reconnect me yesterday after having new gas pipes fitted after 5 hours last night of phoning, leaving texts and messages and 55minutes of listening to awful music while hanging on I finally got through to be told the system was down and she would get back to me. 21.50 last night I finally got through again to be told the fitter had called at my house at 21.15 and couldn't gain entry I have a door bell that sounds like big ben and the reason she hadn't got back to me was she must have written my phone number down wrong. I made another appoint for this morning and it is now afternoon and still no show.

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  80. OH wow, what a brilliant idea, I love this, thanks Sue....luv Ursula xx

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  81. Hi Sue. This is such a classy Christmas card, who wouldn't be pleased to receive it. What a great idea to use the sentiments to create a background in this way.

    Lisbeth

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  82. Hi sue.
    Georgeous with a bit o bling!! I'll have to use other does to re create this beauty but it's very effective. Xx

    Cheryl. Great news on ur kidneys so chuffed for u. Hopefully ur mammo result will be good news too. Xx

    Elaine. Omg I can't believe someone could be so mean!! I mean it's bad enough having cancer and having to watch where u go when bloods are low but did she really have to broadcast it to everyone?? If that was me I'd have given her a piece of my mind that's a disgrace!!
    I can honestly say I had never had any issues whilst going through my treatment in fact they couldn't have been nicer but there's always one that spoils it for u. Hope Andrews dilemmas get a little easier xx

    Love to all xx

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  83. Hello Sue
    Today's card shows off the angel die to perfection.
    Pam I hope your chest infection soon clears up,trouble is if you are prone to them they recur at this time of year. I am typing with one eye closed so as not to strain it, but it's a slow job and hit and miss on here but thank you.
    Cheryl what good news hope mammo results are just as good
    Elaine how awful for Andrew, I hope he gets some satisfaction.
    Maria thanks pet!! I only thought about the pluses of the op never the drawbacks like being able to see Myra clearly ha ha.
    Fluffycat thank you.
    !
    Love to all who are ill and their carers
    Maureen xxx

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  84. WOW! This is stunning! I really love the silver against the sparkle! It really makes it stand out and the Angel is darling!! TFS!

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  85. I like how your Christmas Angel 2016 looks like she is floating on this card. Great idea to place her on vellum for the ethereal look. Thanks for the great video. Sue, you are awesome!

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  86. The mix of fonts on the Christmas Blessings die work beautifully. Thanks for the video and the idea of using vellum to soften the effect. You have ispired me to get my vellum out as I do not use it half as much as I could.

    Susan x

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  87. Good afternoon lovely Sue and her crafty crew!

    What an absolute treat of a video and card, whilst i have never been keen on angels this card definitely converts me and then some. The background created with the repeated Christmas Blessings is a great idea and one that i will use with the same die....i love the recessed portion covered in vellum to soften the effect, inspired! The angel looks serene and majestic as the focal point and definitely persuades me of her beauty. I will try recreating this card using perhaps the angel striplet as the focal element, don't know if it will work but i'[ll give it a go.
    Keep the Christmas cards coming Sue, i cant get enough inspiration at the moment:-)
    I've been absent for a few days...i know, inexcusable...getting over a particularly nasty cluster of migraines, but all is good now:-) it looks like i've missed a lot as well but i'll try and catch up over the next couple of days.
    I've been struggling to motivate myself to knuckle down and start my Christmas cards properly.....i have done some cutting in preparation, stamping&colouring and made the treat cups which are glued and drying as we speak, however, making an actual card is proving a challenge because im simply not feeling in the mood to craft....i always feel down at this time of year, it's a time for many bereavement anniversaries and i suffer from SAD so motivating myself becomes more difficult. I love Christmas themed cards though, and have an embarrassment of dies so i just need a kick up the bum to get started:-) Brodie is waiting in eager anticipation, loitering around my craft room whenever i go in, and he looks lovely with a liberal dose of Iced Snow through his fur.
    Pam, you are a star! You are up at the crack of dawn commenting regardless which i truly commend you for so to hear that you are unwell is rotten. I hope your chest infection clears soonxxx
    June and Sharon, good luck with the physio, i hope your joint pain eases and you're able to have a more restful nights sleep
    Cheryl, great news about your kidneys, it must be such a relief for you to get the all clear. Good luck with the mammogramxxx
    Elaine, i'm not surprised you're livid, that treatment is totally unacceptable and shouldn't go unpunished. I hope the consultant wields some power and has that woman disciplined! Hugs to you and poor Andrew, hope he picks up soon, he doesn't need this aggro.
    Trish, hope your heating gets sorted today...brrr!
    Yvonne, was thinking of you yesterday, hope you're calmer now after all that stress and panic, terrible tragedy but glad your friend is okay. Hugsxxx
    Hugs to Maria, Pat, Wheely,Myra, Maureen, Deb C, Theresa, Tracy, Frances, the lovely P, and all my other bestiesxxx

    Laine1972xxx

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  88. Deb E Isle of Wight10 November 2016 at 16:10

    Love the die, but not my favourite post...Colours great though

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  89. So pleased to see your 2016 angel today . She is beautiful and I will be trying to make a similar card using her when I return home. Hugs xx P Austen

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  90. Hi Sue,
    Beautiful card, love your 2016 Angel and the way that you have created this gorgeous card. Thanks for a great video and for all the amazing inspiration,
    Heather

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  91. Hi Sue, lovely card, the angel die is gorgeous..
    Barbara V

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  92. Fab card, love the idea for the words background, so clever.

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  93. Gorgeous card I love the background.

    Annie P
    xxx

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  94. Hello Sue,
    A really lovely card! I can't watch the video just now but I will watch it tomorrow! I have the Christmas Blessings Die and I love it! It cuts beautifully and really stands out! I have the Angel too! She is so elegant! Thank you!
    Pam - very sort to hear you aren't so well and I do hope you feel lots better soon!
    Maria - sorry you aren't well either ! I do hope you feel better tomorrow!
    As for Maureen and whether or not the lady is in for a shock when she sees me - well you may well be right!! She thinks I am about forty and wrinkle free!!
    Elaine - so sorry about Andrew's ordeal! He could have done without that!
    June and Sharon - keep up the good work! Hard though it is!
    PP - so sorry you got such a shock yesterday but pleased your friend is alright!
    Laine - Migraines are awful! Never mind a cluster of them. Pleased you a bit better! Thanks for the hug! Sending one to you!
    Love to all, Myra xx

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  95. Amazing technique, thanks for the videotutorial! It's great for a lot of situations!
    Your card looks gorgous, really stunning!

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  96. Hi Sue,
    A really beautiful Xmas card. I love the way you use word dies to form backgrounds, also when you se foliage to create the same effects then add glitter to fill in. More bling the better !!. You have such great imagination on the ways you can use dies like no one else I have seen. You are very talented and look forward to new cards that you will create and dies in 2017. Lots of hugs Jenny , Isle of Wight. xxxx

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  97. Magnificent card Sue. This angel is a MUST have!!

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  98. Hi Sue What a beautiful card . The colours are lovely
    Mavis L x

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  99. Hello Sue,

    Brilliant Video and a Lovely card, love the silver and white.

    Thank you for showing us this beautiful card.

    Love Brenda xxx

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  100. A great card. Love the way you've used the vellum.

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  101. Good evening Sue,

    Another stunning card. Love the video, also I like very much silver and white.

    Have a lovely weekend.

    Love n hugs from Dorothy, Baldock

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  102. Sue this is another beautiful and stunning card.
    I love the christmas angel die and it looks fab with the christmas blessings
    die as a background.
    Thanl you for another fab video too.

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  103. Lovely card. I don't have your angel dies but I do have an angel stamp which I love using. Will now go & watch the video. Thank you Sue.

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  104. Hi sue and everyone

    Beautiful card and great video.

    Sending hugs and best wishes to all those who are unwell, or caring for someone who is. X

    Love Helen xxx

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  105. Beautiful card Sue. Lovely idea to have the sentiment as a background and your angel is so gorgeous.
    Pam sorry to read you are unwell. Hope you feel better soon.
    So Pleased to hear your good results Cheryl.
    Crewe Trish, hope you're warm tonight.
    Elaine, How awful for Andrew. Some of those receptionists are very unhelpful and rude. Hope it gets resolved.
    Maria hope you feel better tomorrow.
    2 more weeks til plaster comes off so can't wait. Missing all my crafting!!
    Best wishes to everyone. Xx

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  106. Fantastic. love the angel and the way you have used the sentiment for the background great card .Laura O

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  107. Love the card Sue, the Angel is great,

    thank you,

    from the CRAZI CRAFTER

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  108. Hello Sue and all
    Can't wait to watch the video for this beautiful card, vellum always has a lovely effect
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  109. Such a lovely card Sue!! Love the angel die cut

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  110. Stunning I will be watching the video with great anticipation at trying to do something similar

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  111. Hi Sue,
    Beautiful card. Thank you for a great demo.
    VĂ©ronique L

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  112. Hi Sue and all your crafty crew
    Well I have to say that I love the card you have given us today
    I will defiantly be trying this one out as I own the angel die and the sentiment one oh I am excited to see how mine compares with yours Sue
    Hugs to all that may need one
    Theresa G xx

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  113. Hi Sue. Sorry this is so late tonight. I think your Angel card today is soooo stunning and soooo elegant !!! A truly gorgeous card. I love the colours, and the velum in the centre adds to the overall elegant feel of the card. The Angel is really beautiful and I love how you have made her with the black accent behind her and backing her dress in white. I had never though of making a background using Christmas word dies. Why did I never think of doing this before ? I have your "Christmas Blessings" word die and I even have the glitter you have used !!! I am now going to have a go at making this background myself !!! Unfortunately I do not have this years Angel die but I have your two previous Angel dies so may be I could try something with them instead. I really loved your video 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

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  114. Hi Sue. I am late again lol. Todays card is goegeous and very elegant. Love the way you have made the frame and overlayed the vellum to give it a soft look to it. I have all of your angel dies so i am going to have a try making this beauty with them all and see which one turns out the best, probably all of them lol. Another great video with all of your hints and tips. John had great shows today with some nice demos and beautiful sample cards.
    Best Wishes.
    Denise T x

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  115. Beautiful card. So clever to make such a lovely background from the word die.
    Elaine H, sorry to hear of the dreadful way the receptionist behaved towards Andrew.
    Take care everyone.

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  116. Hi Sue
    Only one word to describe this gorgeous
    Heather R Oxfordshire

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  117. Hello Sue.

    Beautiful Card. Very elegant, I love the background and the softness from the velum. Thanks for sharing.

    Best wishes

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  118. HI SUE
    FAB IDEAS HERE AND NO WASTE WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK
    YOUR RIGHT PERFET CARD FOR CHRISTMAS
    BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
    NAIDNE HUG XX

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  119. Wonderful angel of Christmas. Love the black off set and vellum for such an elegant background. Lovely card. Julia

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