Monday 23 January 2017

Heartfelt Thanks

Hi there my crafty friends!  I have a soft custard yellow, black and white offering for you today.  I started by creating a background using the custard yellow card and the outer die from the Lotus Striplet.  I cut it four times around a square, slotting it back into place from a previous cut but turning it a right angles each time.  I backed it with white card then created a frame for it.  I used both the Double Pierced Square Noble sets the original and the B set).  I made a multi layered frame using both white and black card.  I attached it with foam over my background.  I cut the Pacific Ocean Tag in custard and backed it in black for contrast.  I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with the oval from the other tag in the set.  I seated the tag with the sentiment in the centre of the card.  Using the Striped Nasturtiums, I cut several of varying sizes of the solid petal and assembled them so they were cascading across the card.  I added white flatback pearls to all the centres as accents. The card was completed with custard white and black mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 8" x  8" in size.  All for now, Sue x









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141 comments:

Pam said...

Beautiful card Sue, cheers me up on my return to work today. Thank you.
Thank you Ladies for all of my well wishes, I will take care, I promise.
Tina, it's good that you have your lounge sorted but no more climbing. I hope your family meal brought you some comfort, so good to have friends and family around you at this time, Hugs to you and Owen.
Elaine, Andrew would have enjoyed his walk and Helen is always so careful with him, she is a gem. Big family hugs for you.
Tracey, you so do need a holiday so get saving girl, though like you I can't resist buying Sues lovely dies.
June hope your craft day went well. You are doing so well now, I'm pleased for you.
Norah, thanks for the tip on Ribena Winter Pice, git some and it is a lovely hot drink. Hope you feel better.
Myra, do you know the same devil that dumped stuff in your craft room has been doing that in mine for years now, and I can't catch him.
Yvonne, are you still in Newcastle, hope the parents continue to improve. How is Laine, missing her chatter.
My lovely eldest daughter did a Sunday roast dinner Meaks on Wherks yesterday, to help her sister who moved into her new house this weekend, and dropped a meal off for me. I could get used to that lol.
Hugs to all uncluding missing friends, wrap up well and keep warm, it's very cold out there this morning.,

Unknown said...

Good morning Sue another wonderful card and the design is wonderful I love the colours you have used

Have a lovely day

Debs Cards xxx

Dragonsnap2 said...

Fantastic card. I definitely need to have a go at this one but my craft room is still such a mess that I really need to have a clear up first.
Crafty hugs to all who are suffering or in need.
Pam, take care and don't forget the scarf around the nose and mouth when you go out - it helps warm the air going into your lungs according to my daughter's doctors.
Happy crafting.
D xx

Karen Drew said...

Lovely card. Love the colours and the way you have used the striplet die
Luv
Karen xx

DeCor said...

Good morning. Love the way you created the background with the lotus striplet. A really different colour combination today but very effective. Keep buying your other dies so blow what saved for the Noble dies. ..Must add them!!! They make such great layers. Have a good day.

DeCor said...

Good morning. Love the way you created the background with the lotus striplet. A really different colour combination today but very effective. Keep buying your other dies so blow what saved for the Noble dies. ..Must add them!!! They make such great layers. Have a good day.

Denise Bryant said...

Love how you made that pretty background! Beautiful card!

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
I love the way you've created the background, another clever use of your striplet dies. The colours you've used are very pretty your card is beautiful!
Hugs x
Heather T

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, another beautiful card, love the design and the colours. Have a great day all. Bx

Steph Cotterill said...

Happy Monday Sue. A new week of beautiful inspiration from our favourite friendly designer has started with a real beauty. It has that clean fresh look to it with that touch of black to highlight such a happy spring like yellow that in turn highlights your sweet flower dies, who couldn't love starting a new week with your beautiful work. Thank you CE for your magical glue, and thank you Sue for your In The Garden SB collection. I took a card blank plus mats and a SB frame already cut to market yesterday plus my tiny die cutting machine and all your SB accessories. Even before the glue was dry I'd got someone waiting for it lol no pressure !!! I told you they would be moved and I wasn't wrong, so a BIG thank you from me to you. This is the reason your new 'clever' collection will be my first purchases. You are wonderful you know xxx

JAO said...

Great card Sue, happy Monday.

Loraine Jefferis said...

Hi Sue. I love how you've made the background for this card really beautiful. Best wishes Loraine Jefferis xx

CraftySuetoo said...

Good morning Sue. Beautiful card, love how you've created the background by moving the striplet around.
Take things steady today Pam. Hugs to all. Sue xxx

TDQ Karen said...

i really love this background its such a great clean look. great card xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, Lovely card. I like the way you have used the striplet for the background. The colours are lovely too.

Barbara V

Barbara (C) said...

A beautiful card today. Another great idea to use striplets differently. BarbaraC

Netty The Runner said...

Love the colour combination and the whole card is fab. Ordered this die, should be delivered today, got the flowers so playtime later. Anyone know if Sue's ODS on Hochanda on Wednesday is her January release of new dies.
Annette x

Marion Bull said...

Love this card Sue. The background is great and the custard, black and white work so well together.

Maggie B

auscrafts said...

lovely card for today

Yvonne H said...

Good morning Sue,
Absolutely exquisite card today, I love the background, colours used & of course your beautiful flowers. Yvonne xx

Debra K. said...

Lovely card today! I really like the background. Debra x

PharmacyMichele said...

Lovely card, really pretty.

Michele

hazel young said...

Lovely card Sue x xhazel

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue.
What a lovely and unusual background. A very clever way of using the Lotus Striplet die which could also create a reverse shadow box effect (if you see what I mean).x

Chris said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card, great colours and love the little black backing which makes the sentiment pop out.
Have a good week.
Chris xx

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
A gorgeous sunny card.My favourite striplet and a lovely colour combination.
Love it.
Jan x

Chris Curry said...

A great looking card Sue, smart back ground and very pretty foreground. Lovely colours. Thank you. Have a good day. X

Dolly Daydream said...

Hi Sye,
Another fabulous card to start the new week. The use of these striplets as backgrounds is so inspiring. I have some custard card, but as yet not used it. Today would be a good day to start and I am going to give this card a try. Thank you.
Hugs
Dawn Searle xx

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love the design and the dies are amazing. I do love yellow. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie

Sandy G said...

Lovely card Sue. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.

Pussycats said...

Good Morning Sue and all . A WOW card to day Sue , its beautiful . I love the colours you have picked for this card how you have created the back ground with Lotus die which I have just treated my self to. The finishing touches with the sentiment and flowers are stunning.
Hugs and well wishes all round... Wendy

Karen Derbyshire said...

Love the colours of this card Sue, really pretty!

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, what a lovely card. Custard yellow is not a colour I often think of using, but it looks so good. I will have to get some out and use it.

Love Rosemarie X X

A Happercrafter6 said...

What a pretty card. Love the colour and use of striplet for background.
Jan
Northampton

Anonymous said...

A lovely card Sue, love the way the striplet die has been used.
I would never have put black with the custard yellow but it looks great.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
What a cheerful card it is beautiful.

Heather R Oxfordshire

lilian said...


Hi Sue, beautiful card, don't have any of these dies, so I guess I'll just admire your card.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall

Anonymous said...

Oooh Sue, what a gorgeous card today. Love custard in all its shapes and forms and very nice on here! Great background, multi-frame and flowers too - altogether splendid.
Pam - take care today and hope those bosses are kind to you. Lovely thought of your daughter for the Meals on Wheels (guess that is what you got lol?).
Deb C - nice to see you back, hope things going more smoothly for you and yours.
Hugs to all - esp Tina x 2, Elaine and Andrew, Laine and PP. Wheely you ok?

'P' in Wales

Marion Scott said...

Good morning Sue, gorgeous card, I love the custard yellow with the black.

Annette, the ODS on Hochanda on Wednesday should be dies from Sue's perspective collection according to Creative Expressions Facebook post the other day.

Freezing fog where I am on the south coast, take care anyone out and about today.

Marion S x

Betty McAlister said...

Gorgeous card Sue. Love the custard with a touch of black to lift it.
Yesterday's card was beautiful too. Xx

Unknown said...

GM Sue. Love how you've cut the background. Clever.

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue, I am so pleased that I ordered that striplet die at the weekend after seeing a card John had made using it and if I hadn't ordered it then, I certainly would have bought it after seeing this. Love your card though, especially the way you have made the frame. Great colours.

Lisbeth

Jan.moogie said...

Now I have never thought of cutting striplet dies quite like that but WOW what a background awesome. Lovely card Sue and those flowers are gorgeous, thanks for sharing. Have a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Suemac said...

Perfect for spring

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - how pretty these colours look and I love the way you have done the background. Yellow is such a cheerful colour and a great way to start the week. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, A beautiful colour palette and a beautiful card !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx

alimecca said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely, pretty card this morning. Love the way you've used the striplet die. The custard card is so fresh too. Love to all Alison xxx

marg said...

Good Morning Sue
Love the effect of the striplet Die and so fresh with the Custard card!
Love Marg

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Sue. Love the design but love the way that tiny touch of black makes such a difference to the custard and white colour choice.

Have a great day everyone,
Hugs to all
Helen

Jane Franklin said...

Just love how you have created the background its so lovely, maybe I 'need' this die as well! I also love the colours used just fab thank you Sue.
Best wishes all luv jxxx

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card, very elegant.
B xx

Diane Green said...

Hi Sue
What a lovely card today, the striplet surround makes an interesting backdrop and doesn't need much on the top. I do like the cascade of flowers, so pretty.
Love Diane G xx
Pam do take care when you are going out, wrap up warm xxx
Sending hugs to Tracey Tina and Elaine xxx

Tina T said...

Good morning Sue and crafters all,
Beautiful card this morning, love the colours you have used. Unfortunately I haven't got these dies, wish I had but they will be on the wish list for a while longer.
Pam - please take things easy, you do not want a set back.
Yes I had a lovely lunch with my sister and her family. We raised a glass to celebrate all the birthdays. Then went to see Owen and his partner for a couple of hours. Pam our hugs to you!!!😘
To Sue Wilson, June Smith, Elaine,Andrew,Helen, Dragonsnap2,Diane G, P in Wales,PP . Our hugs 🤗 to you.
Love and crafty hugs to all
xxxxxx

nattyboots said...

Hi Sue
I shy away from yellow for some reason, but this custard yellow is lovely making a beautiful card , love the design and the peep of the black edge frame too.

Pam how nice of your daughter to drop you off a dinner too , bet you enjoyed it ?. Hope your day goes well stay warm. xx

Wheelybad i hope you are well ?.

Tina t and Owen big hugs coming your way .xx

Norah ,a big thank you for all your kind words, they mean a lot .xx

Sending special hugs to Tracy Stitt,Theresa ,Myra, Lyndas crafts, Pat L , Nanny Tina and all my other besties .

Try to stay warm everyone .
Elaine H X

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, A beautiful card love it. Love Jean Z xxx

doreenj said...


Love these colours together, and the design is great!!





Doreen x

hollyberry said...

Beautiful card.

Izzy said...

Hi Sue,

Gorgeous card, so pretty with that Lotus Striplet background and the multi-layered framing and I love that little "mini Tahiti" die you've used for your sentiment...

Izzy

Anonymous said...

Good morning Sue great background and flowers love from Jackie xx

granny sue said...

HI Sue. Lovely card. This is one striplet I didn't think I would use but the more I see of it the more I want it, so it's on the shopping list. SueL x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
I especially like the background and the frame.
The colour scheme is great.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Lovely card, I'll investigate this striplet it's one I don.t have, I like the background it has made.
Lydia
X

BenteS said...

Beautiful!
Love the background and the flowers :))

Annie Stamps said...

Love the colour combination Sue. The striplets make such cool backgrounds. Love the flowers too. I didn't think I needed any more flower dies but the Nasturtiums are crying out to me.

Annie P
xxx

Beryl said...

Beautiful card Sue

gwen70 said...

Such a beautiful card Sue, love it all flowers colour and I need the striplet die, simply gorgeous

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh yes another super duper card, love the dies used and saw John had made one of these recently too, I am going to fish out my die and cut some out, see how you inspire me Sue.

Pam wrap up warm it is very cold out there today, don't over do it at work, if you have to rest then do so. Meals on wheels, how lovely.

Sending very special hugs today to Tina and Owen, Elaine, Andrew and Helen, Tracy Stitt, Tracey, Norah, Myra, Dragonsnap2, Lynda's cards, Diane G, P in Wales, Pat L, Theresa G and anyone else who needs one.

Had great time yesterday at the workshop, learnt new techniques that I have not tried before, using pencils and water, way out of my comfort zone but so enjoyed it.

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

Anne said...

What a beautiful card, Sue. The colours are great and you have framed it perfectly.

Anne (Northampton)

nancyd said...

Morning Sue, a gorgeous card and love these colours together.
Nancyd xx

sandieann21 said...

I love the way you have put this card together and the colours and designs are lovely.

Yorks butterfly said...

Morning Sue, I am not usually a lover of yellow cards, but you have converted me as this colour is lovely, and the card is so pretty.
Wendyx

June Horrocks said...

What a lovely background sue I love it also the dies and the colour a hint of spring
Thank you sue love always
June horrocks xxxxxxx

Sue MacFall said...

What a lovely colour the custard is. Great card.

Unknown said...

Hi Sue lovely card today i love the way you used the striplet and the choice of colours look so good togather .
Catherine xxx

Unknown said...

Morning Sue I have this die tried to do this card yesterday but I got the sequence wrong .Now you have posted this hope I can copy it to day.Thanks for sharing . Gloria ( sidcup ) xx

Bejay said...

Hi, Sue,
Another stunner today. I really like the smart background, striplet dies are so versatile aren't they. The nasturtiums look really classy in white card, it's my ambition to be able to one day have all your flower dies.
Pam, pace yourself on your first day back at work and keep warm.
I need to go to town today and, although the sun is out it's getting pretty close to what we call frosty weather down in my part of Cornwall so I need my fluffy socks as the doc has told me a condition I've never error heard of which means I shouldn't let my toes get cold. It's hard to put trainers on over think so keep though lol.
When I get back its crafting time...if you can call painting my metal bistro table with Hammerite crafting lol. I decided to bring it indoors as I don't have a dining table but noticed some rust spots. As I can't find the right colour, it's verdigris effect, I've gone for a slightly paler green, so instead of patching I'm finding I have to paint the entire thing...the chair got two coats yesterday, crikey that stuff stinks lol.
Happy Monday everyone, hugs to all who need them.
Bejay xx

Sandra said...

Beautiful clean and simple card today, it's just perfect¡
Hugs
Sandra
xxx

Nannieflash said...

Good Morning Sweet Sue on a slightly warmer day than yesterday, but this card today is really a ray of sunshine, I love how youve diecut the background and the flowers are so pretty to. hugs Shirleyxxxx

Paula said...

This is a pretty card today Sue, it makes me think of spring and sunny days! :)
Paula x
(WelshPaula)

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, very pretty card, I love how you have used the striplet to create a background, so inspiring.
Thank you for sharing, take care everyone , Jess xxx

Anonymous said...

Good Morning, Sue
I love how you have created the great background from the Lotus Striplet.
Your card is beautiful and I am looking forward to making a similar card using your attractive colour combination myself.
At my Craft Club on Saturday I played with my new Trellis Edger and although my first attempts at creating one of your lovely frames were not perfect, I can probably disguise "not so perfect" corners with a message or flowers!!!
Lesley S x


Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card today Sue, I must get some of the custard card and I love the way you have used the striplet die. Your creativity is never
enduing Sue - Thank you for consistently sharing with us.
VC xx

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
What a clever background ! Love the way you have used the lotus striplet Sue, now on the top of my list as it makes the most amazing background.
The custard is a lovely colour, a bit of a favourite when not using blue or aqua and the little bit of black just stands out so well. Lovely card.
hugs
Muriel x

Karen M said...

Hi Sue
Gorgeous card,what a clever background,the black really makes everything pop & the flowers are beautiful,
Best wishes everyone
Karen M

P Austen said...

Happy Monday Sue, I have seen your striplet used like this before and as a result I bought the die. However, I haven't tried it yet as Christmas got in the way. I adore custard and you've made me ever so hungry especially as it's the start of yet another Monday diet. Such a beautifully, happy card. Thank you. Hugs xx P Austen

ursula said...

I too have this striplet and not used it yet, so today is the day....I just love this card, very elegant....luv Ursula xx

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Lovely card really love how you have framed it gorgeous.

Hugs to all

Annx without an "e"

Janette MacArthur said...

Hi Sue, yet another great use of striplets - so versatile and such a beautiful card!
Janette

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Lovely Spring colours today and such a beautiful background with the striplet and the flowers finish it off perfectly, gorgeous card

Nanna T, Tina T and Elaine thinking of you and sending my daily hugs xxx
Tracy glad you got your striped nasturtiums, a holiday sounds just what you need

Love and best wishes to everyone
Pat

Unknown said...

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
I Just Love Today's Striking Very Beautiful Card, The Colour Palette Is Stunning
I Love "The Custard Yellow/Black/Coconut White Foundation Card" The Black Makes
The Card Reslly "POP" I Love How You've Used "The Lotus Striplet Die" And Cut It Out Of
Your "Custard Yellow Card" Cutting Into The Card Four Times By Slotting The Die Back Into Place Its
Created A Square On Each Corner Very Clever Die Indeed.
I Love How You've Created Beautiful Frames Using "The Double Pierced Square Noble Set
The Original And Set .B." Love The Tremendous Dies Used For Your Sentiment
"The Pacific Ocean Tag" Cutting Out In Custard Yellow And Backing In Black It Looks Stupendous
Then Stamping Your Sentiment In White And Placing On Top, Last But Not Least Adding
"The Magnificent Striped Nasturtiums" Then Adding Your Mat/Layering To Finish.
Today's Card Is Truly A Very Luxurious Card, Sue Thank You So Very Much For Sharing, As Always
Thank You For The Daily Inspiration, I For One Truly Appreciate Everything You Do, As I'm Sure The
Rest Of Your Wonderful Blog Members Do.....
Sue Take Great Care
Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather
Sue Lots Of Love And Huge Hugs 🤗
Love From Sam xxx
"Steph I'm Thrilled Market Was Busy For You"

Jackie Meechan said...

Gorgeous card. Love the colours lovely and fresh looking
Hugs
CraftyJacq
XX

hettygarlick said...

Another lovely card. I love that custard yellow and the striplet makes a beautiful backing.

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a lovely card. Very fresh, modern looking with the background and Spring like colours. Pretty flowers too.

Myra said...

Hello Sue,
Another WOW for us today. I really love the colours as they are so Springlike . We were looking at how big the daffodils in the garden are already and some snowdrops already blooming! I digress - your card reminded me of Spring and the use of the Striplet is stunning . I don't have that one but it is beautiful in its simplicity! As ever really pretty flowers and the touch of black is a bit like the icing on a cake - the perfect finishing touch!
Pam - I'm so pleased I'm not the only one lol!!! Hope today at work goes well and doesn't tire you out!
We have sunshine here just now but it's a bit of a mixed bag in Britain today weather wise.
June - glad you enjoyed your workshop! Like you I have the pencils and obviously the water but the expertise is lacking a bit here! Wish I could have been at that class!
Deb C - good to see you! Missed you!
PP and Laine missing both of you also! Miss your fun and frolics!
Sue - a friend of mine has already pre- ordered a couple of your new Dies! I told her she was no help at all! Lol!
Love as always to Tina, Tina and Elaine .
Myra xxx

theresa w said...

Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Really pretty card sue x the custard is a lovely shade of yellow , a colour I normally avoid x love what you have done with the striplet and beautiful flowers x thankyou sue for your inspiration x
Sending hugs to all the wilsonettes who need one and their loved ones too x
Theresa w xxx

Maureen Killen said...

Hello Sue,
What a beautiful card, so clean and springlike, it's a real beauty.
Pam, watch what you're doing and do what Dragonsnap2 suggests with the scarf over your face. How kind of your daughter, does she deliver meals to Newcastle? Yvonne is still in Ncle but is laying low as she's frightened I'll suggest another meet up!!!!
Congratulations to the winner of the Wednesday card and the comment winners as I've been recovering in a darkened room after meeting PP!! ha ha. Really it's been a hectic 3 days here and I haven't been able to meet and greet you.
Bejay, laughed at your comment about Hammerite - it does stink ha ha.
Hugs to Tina & Owen, Elaine & Andrew, Tracy, June S, PP, Laine and those who need one.
Maureen

Unknown said...

Hi Sue

This is a really pretty card and I love the delicate colour combo, ideal choice now that spring won't be too far away... I hope!

June x

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue what a lovely card I really like the custard colour will h a very yo get don Ed of that & the strip let die is another one hour go up on my wishlist
Pam how kind of you're daughter to deliver you a meal bet you enjoyed it! Hope your first day back at work goes well
Sending good wishes to all

Disco Queen said...

Gorgeous card Sue. The colour is stunning & the die cut background is fabulous. I would never of guessed it was created from a striplet die. Theresa x

Littlelamb said...

Lovely card today Sue. Must add that Lotus die to my wish list. Sorry didn't congratulate the winners at the weekend. Very cold day here today.

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Hi Sue. WOW This is a gorgeous card made with some beautiful card stock. I dont have the Lotus striplet die yet but i will have to do some on line shopping and to order some of your stunning new dies. Loving the way you have put the frame around the card to finish it off.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Gorgeous card, love the colour combo and that little bit of black made it really pop.
All the elements are displayed beautifully.

Hugs, Rose

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
Such a lovely sunny card to brighten up a dull Monday. Steph so glad your market went well. Tina I am pleased you enjoyed your meal out. Pam I hope your first day back goes well. Elaine, Andrew and Helen you are in my thoughts

Suzzette Yandle said...

Thank you Sue for the inspiration to make such a lovely card. Wonderful colors on this one.

Steph Cotterill said...

No. The new January die collection hasn't been launched yet. The shows you watched was a collection of 'older dies'released a few months back.

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, pretty card and I really like the custard coloured card, maybe I should get some for my Easter cards. The Lotus striplet is a very clever die and the nasturtiums are as lovely as ever, the detail shows so well even when used this way.

Frances

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Sue
Love the simple lines of this Die. Lovely that you can cut into the card in a square,

Unknown said...

Hi sue.
Looks smashing clean and crisp. Can't wait for those nurstursiums to come thru the letterbox. I just hope it's before fri as hubby is off then an I don't want him to know I was spending again lol xx

barbara macaskill said...

Beautiful! I love the color combination and teh flowers are lovely! TFS!

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Love it....

Dawn Holben said...

Sue that is such a different but beautiful looking background.
Love the beautiful custard card and those pretty flowers.
This card has cheared me up with thoughts of spring.

Rosemary Stickland said...

Pretty card, with a feeling of Spring.
Rosemary xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
SImply stunning! Lovely clean lines.
With love Michelle S

jenny Briggs said...

Hi Sue
Love the way you've used this die and the colour combination of custard and black is really lovely

karenlotty said...

The lotus die is so versatile Love this colour way too

liz spooner said...

This custard card is beautiful, stunning card Sue.xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely card I especially like the colour combo of yellow and black.
Beverley W

Narrowboat girl said...

Love the way you have made the background & the colour combo of custard & black looks great

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Pretty card & love the colours, very soft & delightful to look at.
Love the overall design & would be suitable for many occasions & age groups.
Must get that Lotus Striplet Die as love it...

Crafty Hugs

Haze T (Norwich)

Dorothy of Baldock, GB said...

Hi Sue,

A very eye catching card : First time I have seen this die, I just love the background - another die to be added on my list.

love Dorothy
of Baldock

Croquet Queen x said...

Hi Sue,
The background is the star of the show!!
L Dewar

Theresa said...

love what you have done with the background. the rest of the card helps to showcase it, hugs xx

CraftyJo said...

I too love the background, very clever :)

Unknown said...

Fab card, love these noble pierced die sets

Vie
x

Pawprintx4 said...

Very pretty shade of yellow, Custard. I also think the use of the Lotus striplet is brilliant. Another excellent card for us to enjoy.
Thank you,
Stephanie K
SC/USA

Myra said...

Sue - Shhhh this is a secret! I've just had to order the Striplet you used today! Don't tell anybody!
Love Myra xxx

Brenda said...

Hello Sue,

Beautiful card, what a fantastic background you have created with this Striplet- Love it.

Love Brenda xxx

Marianna Hammer said...

Lovely card!

Tres said...

Hi Sue. Ooooh this is such a beautiful spring like card today !!! I do love the colour combination you have used. Your Lotus Striplet die is fab !!! Such a versatile die. It is most definitely on my wish list !!! I think you and John have both created fab backgrounds with this die. I love the Pacific Ocean tag dies to. I have this die but I have not used it yet. I made an anniversary card for my parents 52nd Wedding Anniversary yesterday !!! I used some of the dies from my new Pacific Ocean collection and I was very pleased with my finished card. I used the Pacific border dies and the Bora, Bora die set. I used several colours to. Primrose yellow, Mocha, Antique pearlescent gold and the Vanila pearlescent card. Yes you've guessed it Sue. I used the paper piecing tecnique !!! Whenever I get stuck I always end up using that technique !!! I really love the Nasturtiums flower dies. They are so, so pretty. They finish your card perfectly. Thank you for sharing your beautiful card Sue. Sending lots of love to you today from Tres x x x

Sending lots of love to everyone from Tres x x x

Lynda's craft's said...

Hi tiering
What a beautiful card we have today. I love the background. Love the colour's used
It's very crisp& clean it's stunning as are the flowers.
Love Lynda Brock xx

Tracy I hope Graeme doesn't read the blog as he will know you have been spending on a Sue Die HaHa.
Hope work was ok after your two weeks holiday. That went in a flash didn't it.
🤗 Hug's my friend xx

Pam hope your first day back at work wasn't too tiering for you.
What a lovely daughter you have bringing you a Dinner
My daughter would do the same if we lived nearer. Keep warm &stake it easy.

Deb C lovely to see you in yesterday hope things are ok 🤗Hug's xx

Hug's for Tina & Owen Tina PP Laine Lorraine Wheelybad &Billy June
Elaine good Andrew went for a walk sendig 🤗🤗 xx
Hug's for everyone thanks Myra for you well wishes on my win.xx



Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue
Another beautiful card today!!!
Love
Sam
xxxx

Laura O said...

a lovely card Sue ,love the colour ,Laura O

Welsh Dors said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely card. I particularly like the way you've used the striplet in the background.
Regards
Dorianne

Yorkie girl said...

Good evening Sue
Beautiful card Sue great colour combo and inspiration galore
You defiantly don't dissapoint .
Pam I hope that you have had an easy first day back at work and you were wrapped up well .
Tina and Owen I think of you daily and send hugs .
Helen you are always so thoughtful giving everyone a mention and a hug So I send a gig gentle one back to you and Andrew
Take care everyone Sue your new dies are wonderful I'm still catching up with the last realise lo
Congratulations to the Sunday winners
Theresa G xxx

Unknown said...

Lovely card Sue, very pretty. Anne x

Eunice said...

Very pretty card Sue, love the color!!!

Lynn Dalby said...

Hello Sue.

I think this is such a soft delicate pretty card. I like the way you have used the dies and the colour is lovely. Thanks for sharing.

Best wishes

dragonswing said...

Love the colors of this card--looks cheerful on a gloomy looking winter day. Thanks for the instructions on how to create the background piece.
I may not be online for a while now--after 6 weeks in a cast, my arm has not healed so I am having surgery to have a plate put in to stabilize the fracture.
Hope everyone else is staying warm and healthy.

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Very pretty

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
This is such a pretty card I love the colour scheme and the nasturtiums are really lovely.

with best wishes
Elaine Ann