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Tuesday 15 November 2016
Holly Christmas Card
Hi crafters! Today's video uses several of the Festive collection dies and shows you how to create a unique Holly themed Christmas card.
The finished dimensions are 7 1/4" x 8". All for now, Sue x
Beautiful card. Lovely. Tracey, hope you weren't too tired after your early start yesterday. Be good and take it easy. June, so sorry that you are still in pain. If the walking stick is easier for you try it, I always preferred it to the crutch whilst I was recovering. Sharon, hope you are feeling better. Tina, perfect idea to get the Sue dies, every time you use them you will be reminded of your lovely friend, and a little treat for Peter too. Elaine, I am full of admiration for Andrew, he is a strong minded man. To the ladies meeting at Watford, have a great time. Hugs to all esoecially poorly and missing friends. Tina and Mick, thinking of you.
Love this card. I'll have to try and buy the Christmas word die. I didn't think I would use it but seeing how you've used it as a background too I think it could be really useful. Happy crafting. D xx
Good morning Sue and crafters all, Lovely card, beautiful die and in traditional Christmas green colours, the opaque white colour cloud over the top gives it a misty look. Pam - how are you today? We had an up and down day yesterday, Peter decided he was going to bed early , so I watched the darts and went to bed then at 12 o'clock he decided he would like porridge and treacle, so being the good wife got up to do it. June Smith - sorry you are in pain , hope the walking stick is better for you. Love and crafty hugs to all, TinaT xxxx
Good morning Sue. Love the crisp, fresh look of the white with green accent and all the dies used are amazing - unfortunately I don't have any of them! But it makes me think about adapting and using dies I do own so thank you for the inspiration. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
Good morning Sue and all ,Beautiful card this morning and looking forward to watching the video. Love the strong colour of the green. Well wishes and hugs all round . Wendy
Morning Sue. That's my two just out for a very wet and muddy first walk of the day, which means peace and quiet for me to get my Tuesday dose of video inspiration which I so look forward to. Now I've completed my orders all apart from stamping Phills verses inside, I can hopefully find the enthusiasm to make more festive cards to add to my market basket. I have just about two weeks to top them up, but you and anyone that reads this may think I'm totally weird or something along those lines, but festive cards for me are becoming less enjoyable to make each year !! WHAT - you are probably thinking with ALL the festive dies I bring to you and you have the audacity to say that ! It's all to do with not having the vision, a creative mind nothing to do with the inspiration or tools you give to us it's me. The one customer wanted the same card for her sisters so once I'd had the one card approved by her, it was great to walk into my room knowing exactly what I was going to do which was so refreshing and a first for me lol. That enabled me to complete the second card almost as quickly as you put your samples together plus finish another that I'd cut everything out for but it wasn't what she wanted for her sisters ! Thank goodness I have market baskets lol. So today's beautiful inspiration will give me a helping hand as I have the gorgeous ornate holly octagon die which is so pretty. So I hope I've not offended you in any way Sue when I say about not enjoying making festive cards, plus, it may have something to do with customers at market, they seem so much harder to please this time of year that my confidence takes a hammering. So maybe I'll just concentrate on CAS cards with last year's tree in various colours and backgrounds and last year's star etc, rather than beat myself up for having no crafty vision or imagination ! I'm off to watch your tutorial but before I do I send my usual hug to you and hope you have a good day xxx
Good morning Sue. A beautiful Christmas card. I love the shade of green and how you've highlighted the die detail with the Colour Cloud ink, so pretty. Thank you for the tutorial. X
Hi Sue Stunning card I am still plodding along with mine in between looking after Mick Sorry for being awol again Peg didn't get fitted due to hus stomach been too high so we came home and today I have to ring ward to check on bed so he can have a Rig fitted which is a feeding tube but done under xray so fingers crossed all goes well this week, so it's another waiting game he is eating some but not enough to maintain or gain weight, I will try and play catch up again as I know I will have missed lots Happy crafting Love and hugs to all Love Tina xxxx
I cannot believe that I have typed a whole list of things and when I pressed publish, the flippin blogavin or whatever it is called said that someone else was entering at the same time and I have lost it all..........oh flip........
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue, lovely festive card, sorry don't have any of these dies, am using last years , As work is a bit less this year, pennies a bit short. Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
What a beautiful card today Sue love the colour way. I don't have any of these dies but can see how the design can be used with others. Good day crafting yesterday twelve christmas cards made!!
Morning Sue - yeh I know - morning!!!! Wow what a stunning card. So beautiful. The softer green really makes for a lovely focal point x Will look forward to watching the video later x And the cards from the last couple of days were amazing x Well I have been unable to post for a couple of days. My mother in law came for dinner on Sunday and accidentally took my handbag home. I had hung it over the banister at the bottom of the stairs and had put my tablet in there. I have mislaid my mobile phone (since Sunday). It is on silent somewhere in the house and I'm sure it will turn up!! I accept responsibility for the missing mobile, but when your mother in law decides to steal your tablet then what is a girl to do? Lol x Anyway, Jake went last night to retrieve the stolen goods but it was late and I was in bed. So here I am, relatively bright and early (and knackered)!! Pam - glad you are feeling brighter. Can't believe what you said about your employers trying to take action against your colleague! What is wrong with people?! Bet she is counting the days to her retirement x Tina T - I received a letter a while back from a solicitor regarding the will of an old family friend. At first I thought it was a scam but my brother and sister had one as well. Bittersweet surprise but incredibly touched to have been left a bequest. Early days so the amount is unknown at the moment but to me that is irrelevant - we'll see! Love to you and Peter x Sharon - hoping you are not so wobbly and moving forward. Baby steps x Tracy - oh how lovely - a massage. In my past life (lol), when I worked and had money I used to have regular massages. Heaven! Hope the early starts and longer hours are not too much of a struggle. You are amazing x Maria - want to second everything you said about this blog. It is so much more - love it. Big hugs x June - really sorry you are in pain. Gentle but warm hugs x
Sorry folks - verbal diarrhoea due to inability to comment for a couple of days so this is part 2! Lynda - am I imagining things or is your op soon? My brain cell does struggle so forgive me if I am barking up the wrong tree. Hugs x Theresa W - I'm good thanks - hugs x Maureen - one eyed and probably one fingered typing - pretty impressive x Myra - so Maureen is behaving - what about you x Laine - can't text at moment but good for a session tomorrow afternoon if you are free. If I find my phone I'll text you. To be honest it's quite nice not having it ring and ping constantly x OK folks - I know I have probably overlooked some news but oh my goodness it is a struggle to catch up. So I will send you all happy thoughts and lots of love - specially my blog besties and absent friends x Take care Crafty hugs PP Yvonne x
Good morning Sue I enjoyed the video you always break it down into easy steps so that we can achieve similar thanks for that! I love the details you put into each die right down to the centres. Today's card is stunning the Brunswick green is gorgeous with the White. Hugs x Heather T
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, this is my kind of card today, I love the new octagon holly framed die set, now do you thing that if I am a very good girl that Mr Santa Claus will drop one of these down my chimney on Christmas morning..............
Tina I am sorry to hear that Mick has to have a different feeding tube fitted, I can imagine how worried you are but they will sort things out so that he can gain or maintain his weight. hugs my friend xxx
Pam, please to hear that you are much better.
Tina, oh I bet Peter enjoyed that porridge and treacle, it was a real treat in our house when I was a little girl with the spoons turning around so that the treacle didn't drop back into the tin..........oh memories.
Elaine and Andrew, hugs to you both
Sharon how are you doing, I know it is hard going but we have to persevere and get over this, I hope you are on the mend.
I have been trying to walk with just my walking stick and it is much easier for me, I have even managed to walk to the bathroom without it a couple of times, alright so it might take me a while to walk there but I am determined to get this knee working and the muscles to wake up after being cut open, goodness knows what the physio will say on Monday.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue What a gorgeous card today, really sophisticated. I like the simple lines and the richness if the Brunswick green. Thank you for sharing. Love Diane G xxx Tina good to see you back hope mick gets sorted soon xxx Sending hugs to Tina and Peter, Elaine and Andrew June Sharon and Tracey. Maria have a good meet up xxxx
Gorgeous card Sue, that Holly die is beautiful and the Brunswick Green card is wow, I had to order some and I think it is a lovely shade of green. Marion S x
Morning Sue and all you Lovely Wilsonettes What a gorgeous card, love seeing all these gorgeous cards and giving so much inspiration too, I cant wait to be able to sit and start making some cards again.
June, Its good your using your walking stick and really doing well with them, I hope your feeling better in yourself too your doing really well, better than me at the moment. The physio gave me 2 walking sticks last week which I use indoors but have to use my crutches in the morning as im to wobbly then, but I went out one day last week with my friends for lunch, and must have picked up this flu bug as im feeling really lousy with it at the moment I cant seem to shift it, I'm still doing my exercises so I get the leg better but boy is it an effort at the moment as I dont seem to have an energy.
Pam hoping your feeling better now and antibiotics are working for you and your not getting to much hassle from your work.
Princess pixie thank you still lousy at the moment hopefully it goes soon. Glad you got your tablet back now its hunt the phone next lol.
Elaine and Andrew, hugs to you both.
Tina hope Micks tube is fitted ok and he will gain weight soon .
Love and healing Hugs to all I have missed and are feeling poorly Love to all and have a good day Sharon xxx
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x Very pretty card sue x a lovely shade of green you have used and the dies are beautiful x shall get my jobs done extra quick today so I can watch the video x Take care everyone x Theresa w xxx
Hi Sue and lovely Wilsonettes please forgive my absence, life still bonkers and I've not been great these last few days I'm afraid. Lovely Christmas card today, especially like the two-tone holly. Sorry just a quick comment today. Hugs to all my crafty friends with extra hugs to Lynda B, Maria Alder, Laine, Princess Yvonne, Wheely & Mr, P in Wales, Myra Lancs, Myra Florida, June Smith, Sharon, Elaine and Andrew, Pussycats. So sorry if I've missed anyone. Blessings - Deb C xx
Good morning Sue & all wilsonettes Today's card is really lovely such a good video too what a clever way to keep all the letters in the die I love the Holly octagon die it's so pretty Tina I hope all goes well with Micks feeding tube today Sharon that's bad luck picking up a flu bug you could do without that take it easy hope you feel better soon June sounds like you're doing well remember not to overdo things! Pam I'm glad you're feeling better Sending warm get well wishes to all poorly wilsonettes
Hello Sue and all I am so glad that I bought the holly octagon frame, I have been using it today and just love it, your card is beautiful and I will certainly be using some inspiration from it. Can't wait to watch the video, my morning treat when having breakfast tomorrow, I am sure all will be clear and done in easy bits as always hugs Muriel x
Hello Sue and all I am so glad that I bought the holly octagon frame, I have been using it today and just love it, your card is beautiful and I will certainly be using some inspiration from it. Can't wait to watch the video, my morning treat when having breakfast tomorrow, I am sure all will be clear and done in easy bits as always hugs Muriel x
Hi Sue Lovely Christmas card and as always thank you for a great video too
Nanna Tina sorry to hear Mick still hasn't had his peg fitted, you are both going through tough times so sending big hugs xx Maureen do as Myra tells you and rest that eye, she makes a great PA!! thanks Myra for letting us now how Maureen is. Hugs to you both xx
Hi Sue, a lovely card and the green and white is so fresh looking. Love the little touch with the pearl strips as well. I don't have any colour clouds but I do have a Ranger product that I think might be a suitable alternative so will give it a go as I really like the effect.
Hi Sue Lovely traditional card,the green really sets it off,will watch the video when I go to bed, It's now 19.47 & cooling down a bit ,it's been very hot was 94 yesterday a bit cooler today at 87., Trouble is the spiders come out!! & bring their friends with them, Best wishes Karen M
Hi Sue, Stunning card, and good tip about leaving the letters in the die. Still love that hole created when double cutting, it's a lovely owl. Hugs, Rose
Hello Sue, I haven't watched the video yet as it's been a bit busy here so far today! Dentist - then a visit to Optician as I pulled a ribbon box down , accidentally , and it hit my glasses! They are rimless and quite fragile! They were at a very odd angle !! I could see over the top of one lens . A strange feeling and look!! I love the card Sue and do like the Brunswick Green card . Been using it a fair bit! Watched John Live last night! Excellent Show . Thanks to Brenda , Littlelamb, who reminded me !! Will have to watch today's on Catch up! Pat L - thanks for the hugs! Sending some back to you! Xx Maria - have a lovely time tomorrow . I'll be thinking of you all. Xx Princess Pixie - just to say I always behave - my nickname is Saint Myra!!! If you believe that you will believe anything! Nice to see you in daylight! Hope you find your phone soon! Xx I'd better go and get on with things as I've been gadding about all morning! Love to everyone - Myra xxx
Wonderful Christmas green and white card. I can almost smell the evergreen fragrance that reminds us of the holiday season. Glad I don't have to clean the tree sap off my hands! Thanks for the great video and your tips.
An unusual card today Sue, the way you have overlocked the first two dies is so effective and love the way the new colour cloud comes through the die just highlighting certain elements. You are so clever, thank you.
Hi Sue. A beautiful christmas card. Have the dies to make this one and i can see this one in many colour ways. Been watching Johns shows with the new arrival dies. He has shown some fantastic samples cards and done some great demos. Best Wishes. Denise T x
To My Wonderful Friend Sue, I'm Late Today As I've Been To The Dentist!!! Met My Best Friend For Lunch Which Always Goes Cold As We Talk Far Too Much!!! I Love Today's Tremendous Video Tutorial, I've Watched Previous On You Tube, Fantastic Colour Combination Also Truly Beautiful Dies I Love The Use Of The New Colour Cloud I Must Purchase Some Of That..... Sue As Always Thank You So Very Much For Sharing, I Truly Appreciate All That You Do!!!!! Warmest Wonderful Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather Love And Huge Hugs 🤗 To Yourself Sue, Love From Sam xxx Hugs To "All" Wilsonettes.
Good evening Sue and all your crafty crew Just catching up and glad I am. What a wonderful card you have made using your dies I have to say that it is right up my street it's gorgeous Sue Not watched the video yet that is my next port of call lookin forward to it Watched John on Hochanda earlier he is so good at making cards and always has something complimentary to say about you Any way hugs to all that need one And get well ishes sent with them Theresa G xx
Hello Sue, Beautiful card today, really striking. PP believe me when I say that I am striking, in fact a sight to behold ha ha. Myra I can't believe that you are St Myra, I wondered what that was above your head, just thought it was a hat you'd picked up somewhere. Pat L thank you, Myra is a good social secretary but she gets ideas above her station at times!!!! Hopefully will get the laptop back tomorrow, I hope so I feel like Nelson, I just need an eye patch. Love to all who are in pain or having treatment. Maureen xxxxx
Hi Sue. WOW !!! This is a really beautiful card today and a fab video to !!! I love the Ornate Holly Octagon die. I have this die but have not used it yet !!! I have been making Christmas cards with your Poinsettia dies and snowflake dies so far, and will be using this die very soon !!! I love how you have used the snowflake frame dies ( sorry I can't remember the actual name of this die set.) underneath the Ornate Holly Octagon die. It adds such a lovely double, delicate frame underneath the Octagon. I also love how you have used the white colour cloud through the dies to. It adds such a lovely soft mist to the Brunswick green card. Your tripple Merry Christmas die is great, and you have created a fab effect with it on today's card. I love everything about your card today Sue. Thank you for sharing your beautiful card. Sending lots of love to you Sue from Tres x x x
Hi Sue I love this die and have made lots of my batch Christmas cards with it.It cuts out well and when embossed all the detail comes out beautifuly. Denise X
Beautiful card. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteTracey, hope you weren't too tired after your early start yesterday. Be good and take it easy.
June, so sorry that you are still in pain. If the walking stick is easier for you try it, I always preferred it to the crutch whilst I was recovering.
Sharon, hope you are feeling better.
Tina, perfect idea to get the Sue dies, every time you use them you will be reminded of your lovely friend, and a little treat for Peter too.
Elaine, I am full of admiration for Andrew, he is a strong minded man.
To the ladies meeting at Watford, have a great time.
Hugs to all esoecially poorly and missing friends. Tina and Mick, thinking of you.
Wow Sue what a beauty will have to watch the video after work. Have a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeletegorgeous ,love this card
ReplyDeleteLove this card. I'll have to try and buy the Christmas word die. I didn't think I would use it but seeing how you've used it as a background too I think it could be really useful.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting.
D xx
Morning Sue, a beautiful card and a great use of the dies.
ReplyDeleteNancyd xx
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much a beautiful card and a great video too.
Take care all and have fun Kitty.
Very nice card Sue.JJxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous dies...you made a great card with them!
ReplyDeletexxx Margreet
Really beautiful card,love the colours.
ReplyDeleteHello Sue, a very lovely and more traditional card. Great video, using some beautiful dies. Have a great day all. Bx
ReplyDeleteNeat twist on a very traditional card
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteVery clever use of the dies, beautiful card.
Jan x
Good morning Sue and crafters all,
ReplyDeleteLovely card, beautiful die and in traditional Christmas green colours, the opaque white colour cloud over the top gives it a misty look.
Pam - how are you today?
We had an up and down day yesterday, Peter decided he was going to bed early , so I watched the darts and went to bed then at 12 o'clock he decided he would like porridge and treacle, so being the good wife got up to do it.
June Smith - sorry you are in pain , hope the walking stick is better for you.
Love and crafty hugs to all,
TinaT xxxx
Good morning Sue. Love the crisp, fresh look of the white with green accent and all the dies used are amazing - unfortunately I don't have any of them! But it makes me think about adapting and using dies I do own so thank you for the inspiration. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue, love these two greens together!
ReplyDeleteMaggie B xx
Beautiful Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Christmas card! The white colour cloud works beautifully with the green card. Debra x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sue.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue and all ,Beautiful card this morning and looking forward to watching the video. Love the strong colour of the green.
ReplyDeleteWell wishes and hugs all round . Wendy
Beautiful card. Will watch video after work.
ReplyDeleteAnnette x
Hi Sue and everyone
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card today, I like the green and white, and love the holly octagon.
Love Helen xxx
Morning Sue. That's my two just out for a very wet and muddy first walk of the day, which means peace and quiet for me to get my Tuesday dose of video inspiration which I so look forward to. Now I've completed my orders all apart from stamping Phills verses inside, I can hopefully find the enthusiasm to make more festive cards to add to my market basket. I have just about two weeks to top them up, but you and anyone that reads this may think I'm totally weird or something along those lines, but festive cards for me are becoming less enjoyable to make each year !! WHAT - you are probably thinking with ALL the festive dies I bring to you and you have the audacity to say that ! It's all to do with not having the vision, a creative mind nothing to do with the inspiration or tools you give to us it's me. The one customer wanted the same card for her sisters so once I'd had the one card approved by her, it was great to walk into my room knowing exactly what I was going to do which was so refreshing and a first for me lol. That enabled me to complete the second card almost as quickly as you put your samples together plus finish another that I'd cut everything out for but it wasn't what she wanted for her sisters ! Thank goodness I have market baskets lol. So today's beautiful inspiration will give me a helping hand as I have the gorgeous ornate holly octagon die which is so pretty. So I hope I've not offended you in any way Sue when I say about not enjoying making festive cards, plus, it may have something to do with customers at market, they seem so much harder to please this time of year that my confidence takes a hammering. So maybe I'll just concentrate on CAS cards with last year's tree in various colours and backgrounds and last year's star etc, rather than beat myself up for having no crafty vision or imagination !
ReplyDeleteI'm off to watch your tutorial but before I do I send my usual hug to you and hope you have a good day xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card. I like the colours you have used. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
Good morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful Christmas card. I love the shade of green and how you've highlighted the die detail with the Colour Cloud ink, so pretty. Thank you for the tutorial. X
Morning Sue this is a gorgeous card I love the holly die
ReplyDeleteKathy B x
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love the design and the dies are amazing. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteStunning card I am still plodding along with mine in between looking after Mick
Sorry for being awol again Peg didn't get fitted due to hus stomach been too high so we came home and today I have to ring ward to check on bed so he can have a Rig fitted which is a feeding tube but done under xray so fingers crossed all goes well this week, so it's another waiting game he is eating some but not enough to maintain or gain weight, I will try and play catch up again as I know I will have missed lots
Happy crafting
Love and hugs to all
Love Tina xxxx
I cannot believe that I have typed a whole list of things and when I pressed publish, the flippin blogavin or whatever it is called said that someone else was entering at the same time and I have lost it all..........oh flip........
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue, beautiful card and great use of the dies.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
The holly octagon is a lovely die.
ReplyDeleteJan
Northampton
GM Sue. Very filigree and festive! Love the pearls also.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, Lovely card and dies. love Jean Z xx
ReplyDeleteAnother easy to follow video today - the finished card is really elegant too....
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ReplyDeleteHi Sue, lovely festive card, sorry don't have any of these dies, am using last years ,
As work is a bit less this year, pennies a bit short.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
Gorgeous card, love the two tone effect.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Love the colours Sue, the green is perfect for holly. Will have to watch the video a little later today
ReplyDeleteAnnie P
xxx
Really nice card, Sue, love that dark green and use of the white colour cloud.
ReplyDeleteHappy day to all, especially Maria and pals at Watford.
Hugs.
'P' in Wales
Absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLuv
Karen xx
What a beautiful card today Sue love the colour way. I don't have any of these dies but can see how the design can be used with others.
ReplyDeleteGood day crafting yesterday twelve christmas cards made!!
Regards
Heather R Oxfordshire
Morning Sue - yeh I know - morning!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow what a stunning card. So beautiful. The softer green really makes for a lovely focal point x
Will look forward to watching the video later x
And the cards from the last couple of days were amazing x
Well I have been unable to post for a couple of days. My mother in law came for dinner on Sunday and accidentally took my handbag home. I had hung it over the banister at the bottom of the stairs and had put my tablet in there.
I have mislaid my mobile phone (since Sunday). It is on silent somewhere in the house and I'm sure it will turn up!! I accept responsibility for the missing mobile, but when your mother in law decides to steal your tablet then what is a girl to do? Lol x
Anyway, Jake went last night to retrieve the stolen goods but it was late and I was in bed. So here I am, relatively bright and early (and knackered)!!
Pam - glad you are feeling brighter. Can't believe what you said about your employers trying to take action against your colleague! What is wrong with people?! Bet she is counting the days to her retirement x
Tina T - I received a letter a while back from a solicitor regarding the will of an old family friend. At first I thought it was a scam but my brother and sister had one as well. Bittersweet surprise but incredibly touched to have been left a bequest. Early days so the amount is unknown at the moment but to me that is irrelevant - we'll see! Love to you and Peter x
Sharon - hoping you are not so wobbly and moving forward. Baby steps x
Tracy - oh how lovely - a massage. In my past life (lol), when I worked and had money I used to have regular massages. Heaven! Hope the early starts and longer hours are not too much of a struggle. You are amazing x
Maria - want to second everything you said about this blog. It is so much more - love it. Big hugs x
June - really sorry you are in pain. Gentle but warm hugs x
Sorry folks - verbal diarrhoea due to inability to comment for a couple of days so this is part 2!
ReplyDeleteLynda - am I imagining things or is your op soon? My brain cell does struggle so forgive me if I am barking up the wrong tree. Hugs x
Theresa W - I'm good thanks - hugs x
Maureen - one eyed and probably one fingered typing - pretty impressive x
Myra - so Maureen is behaving - what about you x
Laine - can't text at moment but good for a session tomorrow afternoon if you are free. If I find my phone I'll text you. To be honest it's quite nice not having it ring and ping constantly x
OK folks - I know I have probably overlooked some news but oh my goodness it is a struggle to catch up. So I will send you all happy thoughts and lots of love - specially my blog besties and absent friends x
Take care
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, what a delight it would be to receive.
B xx
Gorgeous Sue, lovely colours, xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, lovely colours!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to watch the video later today :))
Morning Sue, what a delightful Christmas card. Will watch video later. Thanks for sharing .Gloria(Sidcup) xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card, love a bit of holly
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sue xxx hazel
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the video you always break it down into easy steps so that we can achieve similar thanks for that! I love the details you put into each die right down to the centres. Today's card is stunning the Brunswick green is gorgeous with the White.
Hugs x
Heather T
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the holly die set and a great video.
Thanks for sharing,
Heather
Lovely card Sue. As always.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes, this is my kind of card today, I love the new octagon holly framed die set, now do you thing that if I am a very good girl that Mr Santa Claus will drop one of these down my chimney on Christmas morning..............
ReplyDeleteTina I am sorry to hear that Mick has to have a different feeding tube fitted, I can imagine how worried you are but they will sort things out so that he can gain or maintain his weight. hugs my friend xxx
Pam, please to hear that you are much better.
Tina, oh I bet Peter enjoyed that porridge and treacle, it was a real treat in our house when I was a little girl with the spoons turning around so that the treacle didn't drop back into the tin..........oh memories.
Elaine and Andrew, hugs to you both
Sharon how are you doing, I know it is hard going but we have to persevere and get over this, I hope you are on the mend.
I have been trying to walk with just my walking stick and it is much easier for me, I have even managed to walk to the bathroom without it a couple of times, alright so it might take me a while to walk there but I am determined to get this knee working and the muscles to wake up after being cut open, goodness knows what the physio will say on Monday.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card today, really sophisticated. I like the simple lines and the richness if the Brunswick green. Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
Tina good to see you back hope mick gets sorted soon xxx
Sending hugs to Tina and Peter, Elaine and Andrew June Sharon and Tracey. Maria have a good meet up xxxx
Good Morning Sue, that is such a beautiful card I do love the colour combo and the whole design is stunning. hugs Shirleyxxx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card, still have the video to watch.
ReplyDeleteAnne xo
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ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, love the video
ReplyDeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeleteLovely traditional Christmas card - the inking really brings out the beauty of the Holly Octagon die set, just gorgeous!
Izzy
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA very lovely Christmas card love this idea .
June so sorry to hear of your pain, i hope today is better for you. xx
Nanna Tina hope things get better for Mick, big hugs.
Sharon ,i do hope things are improving for you .x.
Sending big gentle hugs to all.
Take care
Elaine H X
Good Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteI have the Die, but not the Card,so I will need to watch the Video!
Beautiful!
Love Marg
Gorgeous card Sue, that Holly die is beautiful and the Brunswick Green card is wow, I had to order some and I think it is a lovely shade of green. Marion S x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all you Lovely Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card, love seeing all these gorgeous cards and giving so much inspiration too, I cant wait to be able to sit and start making some cards again.
June, Its good your using your walking stick and really doing well with them, I hope your feeling better in yourself too your doing really well, better than me at the moment.
The physio gave me 2 walking sticks last week which I use indoors but have to use my crutches in the morning as im to wobbly then, but I went out one day last week with my friends for lunch, and must have picked up this flu bug as im feeling really lousy with it at the moment I cant seem to shift it, I'm still doing my exercises so I get the leg better but boy is it an effort at the moment as I dont seem to have an energy.
Pam hoping your feeling better now and antibiotics are working for you and your not getting to much hassle from your work.
Princess pixie thank you still lousy at the moment hopefully it goes soon. Glad you got your tablet back now its hunt the phone next lol.
Elaine and Andrew, hugs to you both.
Tina hope Micks tube is fitted ok and he will gain weight soon .
Love and healing Hugs to all I have missed and are feeling poorly
Love to all and have a good day
Sharon
xxx
Love the holly dies, Sue and this card looks great.
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Morning Sue, I love this card, it is so crisp and sharp. The greens look so good.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie X X
Very stylish
ReplyDeleteStunning card sue just beautiful the die is awsum another must have please Santa xxxxxxxx love always
ReplyDeleteJune horrocks xxxx
Hi Sue. Such a pretty festive card. Love the dies and I particularly like that green card you have chosen.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous stylish card, love it.
Thank for the video.
Lydia
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Hi Sue. Very striking the dark green against the white. SueL x
ReplyDeleteWOW ! Sue, what a brilliant use of the dies, I absolutely adore this card.
ReplyDeleteVC x
Morning Sue what a great use of the dies they make a beautiful catd .
ReplyDeleteXx Catherine.
Morning Sue, Beautiful !!
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Stunning card Sue xx
ReplyDeleteHi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card sue x a lovely shade of green you have used and the dies are beautiful x shall get my jobs done extra quick today so I can watch the video x
Take care everyone x
Theresa w xxx
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card & so unusual. Yvonne xx
Glued to today's fantastic video. Love the way you've mixed up your dies to achieve this stunning traditional card.
ReplyDeleteSusan x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card this morning using the lovely Brunswick green card.
The dies and how you have used them look just perfect!
Lesley S x
Beautiful card once again. Ivy C x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and lovely Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteplease forgive my absence, life still bonkers and I've not been great these last few days I'm afraid.
Lovely Christmas card today, especially like the two-tone holly.
Sorry just a quick comment today.
Hugs to all my crafty friends with extra hugs to Lynda B, Maria Alder, Laine, Princess Yvonne, Wheely & Mr, P in Wales, Myra Lancs, Myra Florida, June Smith, Sharon, Elaine and Andrew, Pussycats. So sorry if I've missed anyone.
Blessings - Deb C xx
An unusual card today Sue, but very pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteHugs to all in need today,
Paula x
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love this idea Sue. Simple Elegance, my type of thing.
ReplyDeleteHugs for those that need them
Have a happy day
Helen x
Very Christmassy. xxx
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ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Beautiful Christmas card lovely
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Good morning Sue & all wilsonettes Today's card is really lovely such a good video too what a clever way to keep all the letters in the die I love the Holly octagon die it's so pretty
ReplyDeleteTina I hope all goes well with Micks feeding tube today
Sharon that's bad luck picking up a flu bug you could do without that take it easy hope you feel better soon
June sounds like you're doing well remember not to overdo things!
Pam I'm glad you're feeling better
Sending warm get well wishes to all poorly wilsonettes
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ReplyDeleteMorning Sue
ReplyDeleteYour design on today's card, and the colour combo, is so beautiful. I'd forgotten how crisp and clean green and white looks!
Thank you for the video tutorial too!
June x
Hello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that I bought the holly octagon frame, I have been using it today and just love it, your card is beautiful and I will certainly be using some inspiration from it.
Can't wait to watch the video, my morning treat when having breakfast tomorrow, I am sure all will be clear and done in easy bits as always
hugs
Muriel x
Hello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that I bought the holly octagon frame, I have been using it today and just love it, your card is beautiful and I will certainly be using some inspiration from it.
Can't wait to watch the video, my morning treat when having breakfast tomorrow, I am sure all will be clear and done in easy bits as always
hugs
Muriel x
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeletebeautiful card I love the colour combination it looks so fresh.
Hope you are having a good day.
Love Brenda xxx
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeletebeautiful card I love the colour combination it looks so fresh.
Hope you are having a good day.
Love Brenda xxx
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeletebeautiful card I love the colour combination it looks so fresh.
Hope you are having a good day.
Love Brenda xxx
Hi Sue, a lovely Christmas card. Very elegant with the intricate die cuts. Thanks for your video.
ReplyDeleteanother beauty ,Laura O
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely Christmas card and as always thank you for a great video too
Nanna Tina sorry to hear Mick still hasn't had his peg fitted, you are both going through tough times so sending big hugs xx
Maureen do as Myra tells you and rest that eye, she makes a great PA!! thanks Myra for letting us now how Maureen is. Hugs to you both xx
Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone
Pat
Hi Sue, a lovely card and the green and white is so fresh looking. Love the little touch with the pearl strips as well. I don't have any colour clouds but I do have a Ranger product that I think might be a suitable alternative so will give it a go as I really like the effect.
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Morning Sue, what a fantastic Christmas Card looks really complicated but the video just makes things so clear will be having a go at this one.
ReplyDeleteWendyx
Beautiful card Sue.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLovely traditional card,the green really sets it off,will watch the video when I go to bed,
It's now 19.47 & cooling down a bit ,it's been very hot was 94 yesterday a bit cooler today at 87.,
Trouble is the spiders come out!! & bring their friends with them,
Best wishes
Karen M
BEAUTIFUL card and FABULOUS video!!!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and CRAFTY tips :)
A beautiful card and colours are so crisp
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Love this holly based card, really different but so effective.
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Hi Sue great card the holly is so evocative of the season love from Jackie xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning card, and good tip about leaving the letters in the die. Still love that hole created when double cutting, it's a lovely owl.
Hugs, Rose
So beautiful and unique! xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely card, I like the colour combination. Just when I think no more dies you use one that makes me change my mind....... i can't cope LOL
ReplyDeleteTeresa
How pretty! An elegant and festive creation! The green is beautiful against the white and the die cuts are lovely! TFS!
ReplyDeletewow gorgeous and elegant card Sue
ReplyDeleteGr Karin
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteI haven't watched the video yet as it's been a bit busy here so far today! Dentist - then a visit to Optician as I pulled a ribbon box down , accidentally , and it hit my glasses! They are rimless and quite fragile! They were at a very odd angle !! I could see over the top of one lens .
A strange feeling and look!!
I love the card Sue and do like the Brunswick Green card . Been using it a fair bit! Watched John Live last night! Excellent Show . Thanks to Brenda , Littlelamb, who reminded me !! Will have to watch today's on Catch up!
Pat L - thanks for the hugs! Sending some back to you! Xx
Maria - have a lovely time tomorrow . I'll be thinking of you all. Xx
Princess Pixie - just to say I always behave - my nickname is Saint Myra!!! If you believe that you will believe anything! Nice to see you in daylight! Hope you find your phone soon! Xx
I'd better go and get on with things as I've been gadding about all morning!
Love to everyone - Myra xxx
Wonderful Christmas green and white card. I can almost smell the evergreen fragrance that reminds us of the holiday season. Glad I don't have to clean the tree sap off my hands! Thanks for the great video and your tips.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue. Lovely colour. Thank you for sharing this. Must go and watch the video.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Absolutely stunning card, love it :-) Hugs to all xxx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card. I really love that die.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sue, crafty hugs Julie laz xxx
ReplyDeleteAn unusual card today Sue, the way you have overlocked the first two dies is so effective and love the way the new colour cloud comes through the die just highlighting certain elements. You are so clever, thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue. X
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Sue. I think the colours are beautiful. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSue Mac
Love the card Sue! I am a green fan so this one was spot on, love how you used the dies and brought out their beautiful filigree to the forefront.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. A beautiful christmas card. Have the dies to make this one and i can see this one in many colour ways. Been watching Johns shows with the new arrival dies. He has shown some fantastic samples cards and done some great demos.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes.
Denise T x
Beautiful card today and in my favourite colour so definitely a winner for me....
ReplyDeleteTo My Wonderful Friend Sue,
ReplyDeleteI'm Late Today As I've Been To The Dentist!!! Met My Best Friend For Lunch Which Always
Goes Cold As We Talk Far Too Much!!!
I Love Today's Tremendous Video Tutorial, I've Watched Previous On You Tube, Fantastic Colour Combination
Also Truly Beautiful Dies I Love The Use Of The New Colour Cloud I Must Purchase Some Of That.....
Sue As Always Thank You So Very Much For Sharing, I Truly Appreciate All That You Do!!!!!
Warmest Wonderful Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather
Love And Huge Hugs 🤗 To Yourself Sue,
Love From Sam xxx
Hugs To "All" Wilsonettes.
Hello Sue.
ReplyDeleteLovely Card. I think this Card has a very elegant feel to it. I'm not a huge fan of green but this fits so well. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Love this card, off to watch the video!
ReplyDeleteRosemary xx
Beautiful card, love how you used the white colour cloud to make it pop.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous Christmas card for today, the colours are just so pretty, white colour cloud, must check that out, it looks amazing....luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely- will have to watch later though.
Beverley W
Such a beautiful card :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colour green and stunning design.xx
ReplyDeletehello Sue
ReplyDeleteI would never have used this shade of green but wow it works. Will catch the video later.
Good evening Sue and all your crafty crew
ReplyDeleteJust catching up and glad I am. What a wonderful card you have made using your dies
I have to say that it is right up my street it's gorgeous Sue
Not watched the video yet that is my next port of call lookin forward to it
Watched John on Hochanda earlier he is so good at making cards and always has something complimentary to say about you
Any way hugs to all that need one
And get well ishes sent with them
Theresa G xx
lovely card
ReplyDeleteHi sue
ReplyDeleteVery Christmassy. Love the green. Fab card as always. Xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteFantastic video you make it look so simple and such a beautiful card.
With best Wishes
Elaine Ann
Lovely card. I have the central holly die and it is so useful with all the different bits to it.
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ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant card today, love it!!!
Doreen x
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card today, really striking.
PP believe me when I say that I am striking, in fact a sight to behold ha ha.
Myra I can't believe that you are St Myra, I wondered what that was above your head, just thought it was a hat you'd picked up somewhere.
Pat L thank you, Myra is a good social secretary but she gets ideas above her station at times!!!!
Hopefully will get the laptop back tomorrow, I hope so I feel like Nelson, I just need an eye patch.
Love to all who are in pain or having treatment.
Maureen xxxxx
Hi Sue. WOW !!! This is a really beautiful card today and a fab video to !!! I love the Ornate Holly Octagon die. I have this die but have not used it yet !!! I have been making Christmas cards with your Poinsettia dies and snowflake dies so far, and will be using this die very soon !!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you have used the snowflake frame dies ( sorry I can't remember the actual name of this die set.) underneath the Ornate Holly Octagon die. It adds such a lovely double, delicate frame underneath the Octagon. I also love how you have used the white colour cloud through the dies to. It adds such a lovely soft mist to the Brunswick green card. Your tripple Merry Christmas die is great, and you have created a fab effect with it on today's card. I love everything about your card today Sue. Thank you for sharing your beautiful card. Sending lots of love to you Sue from Tres x x x
Sending lots of love to everyone from Tres x x x
Lovely card. The green is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteTake care everyone.
Hi Sue I love this die and have made lots of my batch Christmas cards with it.It cuts out well and when embossed all the detail comes out beautifuly.
ReplyDeleteDenise X