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Hello there my crafty friends! I have been playing with the Arched Door/Window die. I have a posh door card to share with you and hopefully it will give you some ideas for your own door cards!
Beautiful card Sue, so lovely. Some lovely stories about Mothers Day, so glad everyone enjoyed their day? Dragonsnap, poor little India, hope she feels more comfortable soon. Carmen, hope your cold clears up soon. Be kind with your character oownton for me. Myra, take care if the voice, and if you think I believe you don't say anything ........ I've seen 2 sites advertising Sues new collection but no pics as yet, I will just have to wait The twins were pretty good at the weekend although at 13 they spend much of their time in their rooms on the 3rd floor, hence the bell. June you are a veritable hive of activity, wish I had half your energy. Thinking of Crewe Trish and Helen, worrying times fir their families. Hugs to Elaine, hope the tests show Andrew can continue his treatment. Hugs to all especially our missing friends, Tina, Tina, Wheekey, Maureen, Norah, and everyone .
Morning. I loved this sample when it was first showing these new dies, and remember thinking 'how clever' clever because the way you highlighted the welcome mat made it look amazingly 3D and so welcoming. I've not had the chance to play with my dies as yet due to my new role as nurse, but now things are looking better and now have time to re-stock my market baskets I can now draw inspiration from the best. Hope your day is a good one. Sending hugs as usual ☺ xxx
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, I am so pleased you have put this video on here today, got a new home card to make and you have inspired me, thank you so much, the dies used really are lovely.
Pam I am jumping on the band wagon with all your comments, but not sure about the energy levels, I have to sit and rest every so often. The new PC is all set up and working well which I am really pleased with, if anyone wants some help about theirs I would be happy to try and help them.
Elaine, hope all goes well with Andrew's results today, fingers and toes crossed.
Hubby is going to golf today so I am will be in my craft room cutting out, getting ready for tomorrow's craft club.
Looking forward to watching John Lockwood on Hochanda this evening and tomorrow, he is demoing Sue's Atlantic collection of dies and the stamps to go with them.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue, I loved this card when I first saw it, and just HAD to buy those dies. Haven't had time yet to play with them but can't wait. It is a posh door, indeed - and beautiful cat. Hugs, Rose
Hi Sue Sorry I haven't commented for a couple of weeks but I've been on holiday and had limited internet access, I'm getting back into the swing of things now and have had a lovely catch up on your lovely cards. Will have to watch the video later tho. Take care Chris xx
Good morning Sue. A different card today and not one that is instantly recognisable as one of yours. I like Deborah's idea of personalising the door with a specific number. Echoing Pam's comments again, hugs to all. Sue xxx
Good morning Sue, A great 'New home' card, so elegant! I could imagine that with the addition of a little, carefully positioned snow, this could easily be turned into a christmas card design. X
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love the door. I have to admit that I have just ordered this die set and the shutters. I can't wait for them to arrive. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
Lovely card Sue and great video as usual. I do not have this die yet but I think it has a lot of possibilities especially at Christmas time. Marion S x
Looks a lovely card Sue but once again I am unable to watch the video. Don't know why this keeps happening but will try later. Will be asking my daughter later today if I can't get it to work for me.😕
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes what a lovely card, like June I have a new home card to make so great to have some Inspiration Sue thank you, Im still catching up with all the posts and videos (think its going to take a while) Lovely to be back and catch up and able to read all the lovely comments again Love and hugs to all and healing hugs to all that need it Have a lovely day all Sharon xx
Great card today, Sue, love all your extra little touches that make it special. Thanks as ever for the video. Echoing Pam yet again. Laine, almost a perfect card for you, if only the cat were ginger. Guess you've contacted local vet/s, shop etc? usually local so spread the word. He's picked you as he knows you'll help him and you were only just saying you had a bit of a thing about gingers! Hope D & B tolerant. Hugs all round.
Hi Sue What a great card today. Yes it certainly is a very posh door.i love the way you have created the stone wall effect, it looks so good and I was doing a happy dance because I guessed right about the door handle -yeah. Thank you for some useful hints and tips. Love Diane G xxx Pam as always I'm echoing your comments xxx
Dragonsnap i do hope India feels better today . Myra hope the voice is getting stronger .x Carmen hope your cold gets better soon , stay warm .xx
Thank you all for keeping everything crossed for Andrew ,he is sitting patiently waiting to hear a result at the hospital as i wright this . I feel so much for my lovely DIL Helen ,her Mum was rushed into Hospital yesterday she has Alzheimer's and has been deteriorating fast , she now has a very bad chest infection . ,The Hospital Dr phoned Helen last night to say it is not good and if her Mum does not respond to treatment it would be cruel to resuscitate , on top of that Helen has been advised not to visit because of Andrew being on Chemo as they would not like her to pass on an infection to him . Eee it is so sad i do feel for Helen i really do. The two Tinas ,still thinking about you .
Just got a text off Andrew ,,All good to go Mum , Immune up from 1.1 to 1.7
Love it!...perfect for a new home card, also Christmas and New Year/First-footing invitation - very ingenious way of making the door knob although I must admit for such a posh door I'd have been tempted to use gold mirror card to make the knob...
Good morning Sue It certainly is a 'posh' door! I love how you can have a door and window using the same die very versatile! Your card is gorgeous and I enjoyed your video thanks for sharing. Hugs x Heather T
Hi sue your card is beautiful I loved this one when I first saw it lots of lovely things you can do with this die thank you love always June horrocks xxxxxxxx
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x Wonderful card sue x the door looks very grand and I love everyones ideas to add a little snow x thankyou sue once again for your inspiration x Elaine so pleased Andrew is 'all good to go' thats fantastic news x sending Helen a big hug xxx Take care everyone x Theresa w xxx
This is so much fun! Like Jackie Trinder, I have these dies on order and also can't wait for them to arrive. I never would have guessed the secret of the Atlantic Ocean background, and I was mystified about how you got a giraffe pattern for the stone front of the posh house. A crackle mask! So clever! And thanks for teaching the colors that might look like stones.
Such great news about Andrew accompanied by such sad news for Helen. So much for one family. I hope this is building a long stretch of uneventful peace and well-being soon.
P in Wales and Laine, this could easily be a ginger cat! You have the technology to make him a cat of any color!
Turns out, I wasn't able to fit the striped nasturtiums with all the other flowers, so I'll do another batch of those, the orange blossom outlines and the rest of the cape daisies. Then maybe I can build up a supply of flowers, but I bet I use them up faster than I can make them.
These hints about sneak peeks at the April launch are tantalizing. How can we wait?!?!
Awww so pretty. Did I see Pam mention u had another new collection coming??? Oh my word they are coming thick n fast. Do u ever run out of ideas l? Lol me thinks not hee hee. I wonder what amazing ones u have to offer this time.
Good Morning Sue and all.. Stunning card this morning and I love the little cat sat beside the door. am heading of to pop the kettle on and watch the video..... Wendy
Good Morning Sweet Sue, well its a bit misty this morning hopefully it means the sun is on its way. A fabulous card this morning I think that would be a super new home card and I might jiggle it for my grandson and wife when they move soon. hugs Shirleyxxxx
Hi Sue, Fab card, very useful die, this colour door would look striking at Christmas with a beautiful wreath on ! I can think of so many occasions it would work for, my first thought though..........You need to fit a 'Cat Flap' hahaha!!! Hugs Sandra Xxxxxx
Great card again, Sue, simple but striking and 'posh' at the same time and it would be excellent for a new home card or Christmas with a lovely wreath on. Another die with so many uses!
Hi Sue, love this card and I have all the ingredients except the mask but I do have some stone-looking paper that will do as a substitute. There is so much detail in these three sets it is hard to decide what to actually use, love them all.
PP - both! I did some gardening and wore myself out so recuperated by going over some of Sue's videos for reminders/inspiration :-) Laine - I do hope you have managed to find Ginger Boy's family. I know exactly how you feel about the will I/should I feed him. You don't want them to be hungry but at the same time don't want to encourage them. Sandra - the cat flap is in the back door, kitty is just being lazy! Elaine - pleased that it is a 'go' for Andrew but so sorry for DIL Helen, no-one deserves all that she has been going through. Thinking of you all.
Hi Sue Gorgeous card and great video, thanks for all the tips about creating the stone work. Some intriguing names for your new release can't wait to see them all Elaine great news that Andrews treatment can go ahead but sad news for Helen, thinking of you all Pam echoing all your wonderful comments
Hi Sue. A beautiful posh card. Love the way you have used these dies. Would make a great New Home or Christmas card with the wreath you brought out last year. Thanks for another great video with all of your tips for making this card. Best Wishes. Denise T x
A very posh door and very inviting. Great job on the shading of the faux stone facade. Hope I can find the mask here in the USA. Thank you for the great teaching video. I need all the help you can offer!
Fabulous card sample and very enjoyable video.....the instructions for creating the mock stonework was particularly informative, loved the inking technique and embossing with the mask beforehand, really inspired. Who would have thought that the Atlantic Ocean Background would prove so useful? As always, i love the cute pussy, like Sandra pointed out he is obviously in need of a cat flap however if he's anything like my two he will scratch the door instead!:-) Thanks again Sue for the wonderful sample of your geniusxxx A disappointingly duller day today, we had our little Ginger Boy on our doorstep this morning again, had to shut all the windows because he sneaked in and ate some biscuits and cat food....Brodie was pacing the house from room to room hissing and growling as he went so encouraging our visitor is a strict no no unfortunately:-( We called CP and left a message as well as the local vet but no joy thus far....Mum thinks he might just be an opportunist but he's incredibly dirty and I'm not so sure...... Mum had a visit to the GP for her blood results, she was told that she was borderline diabetic and that she had to cut out sugary snacks and cakes from her diet and reduce carbohydrates, she has to lose a stone in the process.....this has went down like a lead balloon because she has a full set of sweet teeth I'm afraid, however we've not had such a full fruit bowl for years! Elaine, great news for Andrew however my heart goes out to Helen who must be in bits at the moment, i really hope that her Mum pulls through though it has to be said that Alzheimer's is a dreadful illness for any family to live with, hugs to you allxxx Sharon, nice to see you back with us, hope you are well recuperated now. Frances, yeah, its a real dilemma, to feed or not to feed that is the question! If he isnt a stray we could be making a rod for our own backs and leaving our two unhappy about the interloper..... Myra, I don't need Saba or Maureen to confirm that you're a chatterbox.....i can feel the hot air emanating from your comments on a daily basis:-) Hope the throat heals in time for your getaway though, it would be a much quieter affair with you on silent:-) Thought that I'd better comment earlier today because I'm having a bitchfest with Yvonne later and you all know just how exhausting a conversation with Madam is:-) Super excited about the new die release, can't wait to see what Sue has in store for us.......my Mum and bank manager aren't quite so ecstatic:-) Sending hugs to all my besties including P, Pam,Pat, Saba, Maria,Wheely, Tracy, June, Donita, Carmen, the two Tina's, Yvonne i suppose, Maureen and many morexxx
Good afternoon Sue, I just love today's card, it is very posh, just perfect. It would be perfect for a New Home Card and also a wonderful Christmas Card. Pam as always I echo your wonderful summary, perfect as always. Your so right about our Myra, she wants us to believe she's quiet .... that's all I will say on the matter. Have a great rest of the days everyone. Patricia xxx
Hi Sue Lovely card the door die is great Elaine so glad Andrew is able to have his treatment I'm so sorry to hear the sad news of Helens mother how awful for Helen as if she has not got enough to worry about at the moment Sharon lovely to see you back with us I hope you are feeling better Sending good wishes to all
Hello Sue, I have just watched the video! Such super top tips! I do like how you got texture into the door and love the fanlight too! I'm impressed with the door knob too as I used a gold brad when I tried it. Good to have options! Thank you! As for the stone work - it was inspired - love that and the colours used just perfect. Love the door mat and its shape too. Ohhh I loved it all! Thank you! I won't say much today and give my voice a rest!!! However - great news about Andrew but sad news about Helen's Mum. What a dilemma for her. Thinking of you all. Laine , Pam - I do like a good chat with friends! I've admitted it! Sue - I just had to make a similar card to yesterday's as I loved it so much. It's nothing like yours really but I did use the Atlantic Ocean background Die but with raspberry card. Ironing needs to be done before any more play! Be good , all of you! Love to all, Myra xxx
Hello Sue I don't have this die yet but it is gradually working its way up my list. Thank you all for your kind thoughts Tony is my big brother he is divorced with no children so is finding it difficult to except help, he still has quite a few tests to go through. Elaine brilliant news about Helen but awful news about Helens mother. Pam special thanks for keeping us up to date what would we do without you.
Lovely card which could be used for so many occasions. Great video. There's always something to learn from you. Thanks for sharing.
Pam - I hope you’ll be please with my choice. If not, please accept my apologies. Myra - You put me on the spot with that question. I will answer, even I didn’t watch the whole show. I will say Mrs. Hughes. She is sensible, dependable, kind, generous, always look for the right thing to do or to say. She is wise but still open to fun! A lot of people look up to her. Did I pass the test? Elaine – So pleased Andrew has good news. Sorry to hear about Helen’s mom. Poor Helen. Hope her mom will improve and come home where Helen can visit her. Laine – Thank you for showing some understanding and for all your good wishes. Wasn't that hard being human, right? PP/Yvonne – I am not greedy just lucky. But I am willing to share the chocolate with you.
Thank you all for your kind thoughts. I feel a little bit better today.
Take care everyone, Still a newbie to Craft / Not longer the newest and the only across the pond Wilsonette Carmen
Another great tutorial - I like to see the versatility of your dies, so it's lovely to see this die used as a door, after the recent video where you were looking through the window. The glossy black card works really well for the door.
Hi Sue Late today as I've spent most of the day up at the hospital. Love today's card your door could be used as a Christmas door as well. You could cut a piece out Sandra for a cat flap if you must. Didn't get in yesterday either in afraid but loved that card as well.
Hi Sue, What a great card, builds a lovely scene, would make a great Christmas card with a wreath on the door, and that door knob, I was thinking Sue hasn't used that other die set yet and then you showed 'the knob', how clever. Cheers, Di B. x
Hello Sue, What a delightful card. The posh door being the star of the show of course but it's all your little touches which made this card stand out. The faux stone wall in the background, your topiary trees with that added touch of glossy plant pots, leaves hanging down from a tree just off camera and the little kitty cat just waiting for someone to let him in. It's a joy to look at.
Elaine I am thrilled Andrew's immune system has improved so that the treatment can go ahead, such a relief for you, but I am so sad for Helen, poor girl must be at her wits end. Can I ask if you are a Yorkshire lass, your "Eee" just made me wonder. Diane jolly well done guessing the door handle, I hadn't a clue where the Atlantic background was going to come into the card. Yvonne, having met Maureen you will realise she likes her little jokes! Myra shy and retiring? Pull the other one! Laine, your poor mum having to cut out sweets, hope you are letting her have the occasional one though, man cannot live by fruit alone! Or was that bread? Seems like Ginger can cope with being hissed at by Brodie, he's obviously a brave boy. Enjoy your bitchfest but don't be mean to Yvonne, she's not been well. Crewe Trish, hope Tony will let you help him through what is a very difficult time for you all. Carmen, I haven't seen the programme but your description of Mrs Hughes sound like it would fit Pam to a T. Love and hugs for all Saba xxx
Hi Sue I love this. As many Wilsonettes have pointed out it could be used for so many different occasions and would be a delight to make and receive x Looks a lot like my front door so yes incredibly posh - like me!! Stop laughing x Not had a chance to watch the video yet. Saving that for when I have a bit more time. Bit of a busy week which always seems to be the case in the week before my holiday x Another sunny, perfect drying day. A bit of sitting in the garden with a cuppa - it was lovely. Hoping for much the same in the Isle of Wight next week x Much laughter caused by the boys this evening. I thought George was being attacked by something extremely large and ferocious - the noise he was making. He was actually running away from a bumble bee. That was funny enough but when Jake and I decided to take the mick he did his utmost to justify his wimp like actions. They like to think they're big and tough but when it comes to the crunch x Had to speak to Laine this evening. (Someone has to)! There was much excited chatter regarding the upcoming launch. The anticipation is giving me palpitations. I am a little concerned that I will miss it as last year I struggled to get internet connection when I was on holiday. Time will tell x Elaine - great news about Andrew. My heart goes out to Helen. Big hugs to you all x Fluffy - the best of both worlds - a bit of both x Carmen - hold that thought - Laine being human x Saba - I knew when Maureen was winding me - it was every time her lips moved x OK folks. Time for some beauty sleep and let's face it I need - thought I would say it before anyone else x Sending happy thoughts and lots of love to everyone especially my lovely blog besties x Take care Crafty hugs PP Yvonne x
Hi Sue and everyone. Lovely card as always, so useful for many occasions. Love to see more coming in the next few months, great tutorial . The card yesterday was stunning, love the old rose coloured card x
Sending many hugs to all Wisonette's and extras to my friends, Maria x
Very elegant card today. I bought all these dies when they were released and have found them so useful already. As far as I'm concerned the only thing missing is a small dog as many of my friends are into dogs rather than cats but the cat is useful too. At first look the door doesn't look that versatile but believe me it is and you can make so many cards with that and the accessories. Elaine, big hugs to you and yours. Your DIL has so much to worry about. I hope everything works out ok. Pam, reiterating your comments as you always put it so well. India is starting to feel a little better. Lola couldn't have her first lot of jabs today because of her chicken pox so they are delayed a week but only as a precaution. Not surprisingly with everything going on my daughter has another chest infection and two more weeks of antibiotics. Her immune system has never been great and she is so tired. There's a limit to how much we can help because she's breastfeeding but now the days are getting longer and warmer I think we'll soon be on the up.
Crafty hugs to all in need and hope everyone stays safe, happy and healthy. D xx
Lovely card today. All behind tonight so I'll have to watch the video tomorrow. Elaine H., glad Andrew's results were good. Kind thoughts to your daughter-in-law. Take care everyone.
Good morning Sue, I am off on holiday with my Daughter in an hour and just had to watch your video before I get the wheelchair and carry on bag ready. The card is beautiful and you make it look so easy. If I don't spend up while I am away I will have to buy some of those dies when I get back! Best wishes to all
I loved this video. You always make creating beautiful cards look achievable. The door can be decorated for different holidays also. Stephanie K SC/USA
116 comments:
Beautiful card Sue, so lovely.
Some lovely stories about Mothers Day, so glad everyone enjoyed their day?
Dragonsnap, poor little India, hope she feels more comfortable soon.
Carmen, hope your cold clears up soon. Be kind with your character oownton for me.
Myra, take care if the voice, and if you think I believe you don't say anything ........
I've seen 2 sites advertising Sues new collection but no pics as yet, I will just have to wait
The twins were pretty good at the weekend although at 13 they spend much of their time in their rooms on the 3rd floor, hence the bell.
June you are a veritable hive of activity, wish I had half your energy.
Thinking of Crewe Trish and Helen, worrying times fir their families.
Hugs to Elaine, hope the tests show Andrew can continue his treatment.
Hugs to all especially our missing friends, Tina, Tina, Wheekey, Maureen, Norah, and everyone .
Morning Sue, this would make a great new home card.
Nancyd xx
Beautiful card.
Hi Sue, beautiful card today.
Barbara V
Morning. I loved this sample when it was first showing these new dies, and remember thinking 'how clever' clever because the way you highlighted the welcome mat made it look amazingly 3D and so welcoming. I've not had the chance to play with my dies as yet due to my new role as nurse, but now things are looking better and now have time to re-stock my market baskets I can now draw inspiration from the best.
Hope your day is a good one. Sending hugs as usual ☺ xxx
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, I am so pleased you have put this video on here today, got a new home card to make and you have inspired me, thank you so much, the dies used really are lovely.
Pam I am jumping on the band wagon with all your comments, but not sure about the energy levels, I have to sit and rest every so often. The new PC is all set up and working well which I am really pleased with, if anyone wants some help about theirs I would be happy to try and help them.
Elaine, hope all goes well with Andrew's results today, fingers and toes crossed.
Hubby is going to golf today so I am will be in my craft room cutting out, getting ready for tomorrow's craft club.
Looking forward to watching John Lockwood on Hochanda this evening and tomorrow, he is demoing Sue's Atlantic collection of dies and the stamps to go with them.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Morning Sue, these dies are brilliant, love the card, very classy. Off to watch the video. Have a great day. Bx
Hi Sue,
I loved this card when I first saw it, and just HAD to buy those dies. Haven't had time yet to play with them but can't wait.
It is a posh door, indeed - and beautiful cat.
Hugs, Rose
Great card! I love window and door dies, and of course the kitties!
Morning Sue.
Thank you so much a great video and a lovely card.
A brilliant door handle.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Hi Sue
Sorry I haven't commented for a couple of weeks but I've been on holiday and had limited internet access, I'm getting back into the swing of things now and have had a lovely catch up on your lovely cards. Will have to watch the video later tho.
Take care
Chris xx
What a very smart front door! Maybe the little cat ought to go round to the back door to have more chance of getting in!
Such an elegant card. These dies will make such stunning Christmas cards and will be really versatile. Thank you.
Absolutely love this card! Would be great personalized with the recipient's door number. Debra x
Good morning Sue. A different card today and not one that is instantly recognisable as one of yours. I like Deborah's idea of personalising the door with a specific number.
Echoing Pam's comments again, hugs to all. Sue xxx
Lovely card Sue xx hazel
Good morning Sue,
A great 'New home' card, so elegant!
I could imagine that with the addition of a little, carefully positioned snow, this could easily be turned into a christmas card design. X
GM Sue. I have a new home card to make very soon and this is just the ticket! TFS
Beautiful card & one that could be used for quite a few occasions.
Michele
Wonderful card, catch video later.
Annette x
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love the door. I have to admit that I have just ordered this die set and the shutters. I can't wait for them to arrive. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
Hi Sue
Such a Posh door it would look wonderful made into a Christmas card.
Jan x
The topiary dies are lovely. A welcoming sort of card.
Jan
Northampton
Hi Sue
Fabulous card. Would be great for a new home. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
Lovely card Sue and great video as usual. I do not have this die yet but I think it has a lot of possibilities especially at Christmas time.
Marion S x
Looks a lovely card Sue but once again I am unable to watch the video. Don't know why this keeps happening but will try later. Will be asking my daughter later today if I can't get it to work for me.😕
Lovely card , love the subtle colours you have chosen today xx
Great card Sue.
A wonderful card so much possibilities with this die .
Catherine hugs xx
Fabulous card today and wouldn't it look great at Christmas too.
Good morning Sue,
Absolutely stunning card, I would also make this into a Christmas card as well as a New Home card. Yvonne xx
Hi Sue
A lovely card.
B xx
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes what a lovely card, like June I have a new home card to make so great to have some Inspiration Sue thank you, Im still catching up with all the posts and videos (think its going to take a while)
Lovely to be back and catch up and able to read all the lovely comments again
Love and hugs to all and healing hugs to all that need it
Have a lovely day all
Sharon
xx
Great card today, Sue, love all your extra little touches that make it special. Thanks as ever for the video.
Echoing Pam yet again.
Laine, almost a perfect card for you, if only the cat were ginger. Guess you've contacted local vet/s, shop etc? usually local so spread the word. He's picked you as he knows you'll help him and you were only just saying you had a bit of a thing about gingers! Hope D & B tolerant.
Hugs all round.
'P' in Wales
Hi Sue
What a great card today. Yes it certainly is a very posh door.i love the way you have created the stone wall effect, it looks so good and I was doing a happy dance because I guessed right about the door handle -yeah. Thank you for some useful hints and tips.
Love Diane G xxx
Pam as always I'm echoing your comments xxx
What a good idea for a New Home card; I, too,
would add the number to personalise it,
Doreen x
Morning Sue a very "posh" looking card - would love to live at that house! xx
What a gorgeous card, Sue.
Anne (Northampton)
Lovely card Sue, love these dies.
Hi Sue - a really great card which could be used for quite a few occasions. Love the colour you have chosen too. Best wishes
YvonneMayxx
Hi Sue
A really lovely card .
Dragonsnap i do hope India feels better today .
Myra hope the voice is getting stronger .x
Carmen hope your cold gets better soon , stay warm .xx
Thank you all for keeping everything crossed for Andrew ,he is sitting patiently waiting to hear a result at the hospital as i wright this .
I feel so much for my lovely DIL Helen ,her Mum was rushed into Hospital yesterday she has Alzheimer's and has been deteriorating fast , she now has a very bad chest infection . ,The Hospital Dr phoned Helen last night to say it is not good and if her Mum does not respond to treatment it would be cruel to resuscitate , on top of that Helen has been advised not to visit because of Andrew being on Chemo as they would not like her to pass on an infection to him .
Eee it is so sad i do feel for Helen i really do.
The two Tinas ,still thinking about you .
Just got a text off Andrew ,,All good to go Mum , Immune up from 1.1 to 1.7
Big Hugs to all
Elaine H X
Hi Sue, Love the card . love Jean Z xxx
Hi Sue,
Love it!...perfect for a new home card, also Christmas and New Year/First-footing invitation - very ingenious way of making the door knob although I must admit for such a posh door I'd have been tempted to use gold mirror card to make the knob...
Izzy
Good morning Sue
It certainly is a 'posh' door! I love how you can have a door and window using the same die very versatile! Your card is gorgeous and I enjoyed your video thanks for sharing.
Hugs x
Heather T
Morning Sue,
Gorgeous card, perfect for New Home. I need this set.
Lydia
X
Hi sue your card is beautiful I loved this one when I first saw it lots of lovely things you can do with this die thank you love always
June horrocks xxxxxxxx
Hello Sue
Great card Sue.
Love Marg
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Wonderful card sue x the door looks very grand and I love everyones ideas to add a little snow x thankyou sue once again for your inspiration x
Elaine so pleased Andrew is 'all good to go' thats fantastic news x sending Helen a big hug xxx
Take care everyone x
Theresa w xxx
Hello Sue and Craftynettes,
This is so much fun! Like Jackie Trinder, I have these dies on order and also can't wait for them to arrive.
I never would have guessed the secret of the Atlantic Ocean background, and I was mystified about how you got a giraffe pattern for the stone front of the posh house. A crackle mask! So clever! And thanks for teaching the colors that might look like stones.
Such great news about Andrew accompanied by such sad news for Helen. So much for one family. I hope this is building a long stretch of uneventful peace and well-being soon.
P in Wales and Laine, this could easily be a ginger cat! You have the technology to make him a cat of any color!
Turns out, I wasn't able to fit the striped nasturtiums with all the other flowers, so I'll do another batch of those, the orange blossom outlines and the rest of the cape daisies. Then maybe I can build up a supply of flowers, but I bet I use them up faster than I can make them.
These hints about sneak peeks at the April launch are tantalizing. How can we wait?!?!
Echoing Pam.
Love,
Donita
Hi sue.
Awww so pretty. Did I see Pam mention u had another new collection coming??? Oh my word they are coming thick n fast. Do u ever run out of ideas l? Lol me thinks not hee hee. I wonder what amazing ones u have to offer this time.
Love to all xxx
Good Morning Sue and all.. Stunning card this morning and I love the little cat sat beside the door. am heading of to pop the kettle on and watch the video..... Wendy
Morning Sue, I love this posh door, such a lovely new home card, or retirement. I can see this door at the end of a nice long tree lined drive!!
Love Rosemarie X X
Hi Sue
Lovely posh door,would make great Christmas cards too,enjoyed the video
Best wishes
Karen M
A card so apt for the occasion, it is beautiful, and quite versatile, thank you Sue...luv Ursula xx
Good Morning Sweet Sue, well its a bit misty this morning hopefully it means the sun is on its way. A fabulous card this morning I think that would be a super new home card and I might jiggle it for my grandson and wife when they move soon. hugs Shirleyxxxx
Fabulous card, looking forward to watching the video.
Rosemary xx
Good morning Sue
This is a very elegant card, the dies are fantastic!
June x
Nice card not for me but it certainly looks good Xx
Hi Sue
Lovely card ideal for a New Home dies are really nice.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Morning Sue, great video and a fantastic card for anyone moving into a new house.
Wendyx
Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Very elegant your posh door. Thanks for your video.
Morning Sue, A really lovely door frontage scene, very 'posh', very lovely.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Beautiful card A very posh door Makes a lovel New Home card
Lovely Sue, it is simple but regal at the same time.
Best wishes
Megan
Hi Sue,
Fab card, very useful die, this colour door would look striking at Christmas with a beautiful wreath on ! I can think of so many occasions it would work for, my first thought though..........You need to fit a 'Cat Flap' hahaha!!!
Hugs
Sandra
Xxxxxx
Oh not many days to Ally Pally !!!!
Sure is a posh door Sue! . Just love this card. Thank you Sue!
Great card again, Sue, simple but striking and 'posh' at the same time and it would be excellent for a new home card or Christmas with a lovely wreath on. Another die with so many uses!
Hi Sue Beautiful card ,I havent got these dies yet! but it wont be long until i do . lol Thanks Helen x
Fabulous card Sue. Love Sandra's cat flap idea. I might give this a go this afternoon. Theresa x
Hello Sue,
I love today's card Sue, this Die set opens up so many ideas in my mind.
My Wish List for Ally Pally is increasing daily!
Hope you are having a good day, love Brenda XXX
Hi Sue, love this card and I have all the ingredients except the mask but I do have some stone-looking paper that will do as a substitute. There is so much detail in these three sets it is hard to decide what to actually use, love them all.
PP - both! I did some gardening and wore myself out so recuperated by going over some of Sue's videos for reminders/inspiration :-)
Laine - I do hope you have managed to find Ginger Boy's family. I know exactly how you feel about the will I/should I feed him. You don't want them to be hungry but at the same time don't want to encourage them.
Sandra - the cat flap is in the back door, kitty is just being lazy!
Elaine - pleased that it is a 'go' for Andrew but so sorry for DIL Helen, no-one deserves all that she has been going through. Thinking of you all.
Frances
Perfect new home card!
Doreen R
Hi Sue
Gorgeous card and great video, thanks for all the tips about creating the stone work. Some intriguing names for your new release can't wait to see them all
Elaine great news that Andrews treatment can go ahead but sad news for Helen, thinking of you all
Pam echoing all your wonderful comments
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
So different than usual but stunning all the same! I love ❤️ the 👀 of this 🚪 and your card is awesome! TFS!
The pussy cat makes it just right! Lovely!
Hi Sue. A beautiful posh card. Love the way you have used these dies. Would make a great New Home or Christmas card with the wreath you brought out last year. Thanks for another great video with all of your tips for making this card.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
Cool! Looks like my front door ;) Nice idea for all sorts of occasions.
A very posh door and very inviting. Great job on the shading of the faux stone facade. Hope I can find the mask here in the USA. Thank you for the great teaching video. I need all the help you can offer!
Love this card, but I especially love the cat waiting to get in!!!!
Lova the cat in the bottom corner - a cat makes a home !!!
Great card Sue love from Jackie xx
Beautiful card Sue.
Good afternoon lovely Sue and her crafty crew!
Fabulous card sample and very enjoyable video.....the instructions for creating the mock stonework was particularly informative, loved the inking technique and embossing with the mask beforehand, really inspired. Who would have thought that the Atlantic Ocean Background would prove so useful? As always, i love the cute pussy, like Sandra pointed out he is obviously in need of a cat flap however if he's anything like my two he will scratch the door instead!:-) Thanks again Sue for the wonderful sample of your geniusxxx
A disappointingly duller day today, we had our little Ginger Boy on our doorstep this morning again, had to shut all the windows because he sneaked in and ate some biscuits and cat food....Brodie was pacing the house from room to room hissing and growling as he went so encouraging our visitor is a strict no no unfortunately:-( We called CP and left a message as well as the local vet but no joy thus far....Mum thinks he might just be an opportunist but he's incredibly dirty and I'm not so sure......
Mum had a visit to the GP for her blood results, she was told that she was borderline diabetic and that she had to cut out sugary snacks and cakes from her diet and reduce carbohydrates, she has to lose a stone in the process.....this has went down like a lead balloon because she has a full set of sweet teeth I'm afraid, however we've not had such a full fruit bowl for years!
Elaine, great news for Andrew however my heart goes out to Helen who must be in bits at the moment, i really hope that her Mum pulls through though it has to be said that Alzheimer's is a dreadful illness for any family to live with, hugs to you allxxx
Sharon, nice to see you back with us, hope you are well recuperated now.
Frances, yeah, its a real dilemma, to feed or not to feed that is the question! If he isnt a stray we could be making a rod for our own backs and leaving our two unhappy about the interloper.....
Myra, I don't need Saba or Maureen to confirm that you're a chatterbox.....i can feel the hot air emanating from your comments on a daily basis:-) Hope the throat heals in time for your getaway though, it would be a much quieter affair with you on silent:-)
Thought that I'd better comment earlier today because I'm having a bitchfest with Yvonne later and you all know just how exhausting a conversation with Madam is:-)
Super excited about the new die release, can't wait to see what Sue has in store for us.......my Mum and bank manager aren't quite so ecstatic:-)
Sending hugs to all my besties including P, Pam,Pat, Saba, Maria,Wheely, Tracy, June, Donita, Carmen, the two Tina's, Yvonne i suppose, Maureen and many morexxx
Crafty hugs
Laine1972xxx
Good afternoon Sue,
I just love today's card, it is very posh, just perfect. It would be perfect for a New Home Card and also a wonderful Christmas Card.
Pam as always I echo your wonderful summary, perfect as always.
Your so right about our Myra, she wants us to believe she's quiet .... that's all I will say on the matter.
Have a great rest of the days everyone.
Patricia xxx
Hi Sue,
Lovely New Home card or as others have said Christmas Card. Great video as well. Love and hugs Alison xx
Hi Sue Lovely card the door die is great
Elaine so glad Andrew is able to have his treatment I'm so sorry to hear the sad news of Helens mother how awful for Helen as if she has not got enough to worry about at the moment
Sharon lovely to see you back with us I hope you are feeling better
Sending good wishes to all
Hello Sue,
I have just watched the video! Such super top tips! I do like how you got texture into the door and love the fanlight too! I'm impressed with the door knob too as I used a gold brad when I tried it. Good to have options! Thank you! As for the stone work - it was inspired - love that and the colours used just perfect. Love the door mat and its shape too. Ohhh I loved it all! Thank you!
I won't say much today and give my voice a rest!!!
However - great news about Andrew but sad news about Helen's Mum. What a dilemma for her. Thinking of you all.
Laine , Pam - I do like a good chat with friends! I've admitted it!
Sue - I just had to make a similar card to yesterday's as I loved it so much. It's nothing like yours really but I did use the Atlantic Ocean background Die but with raspberry card.
Ironing needs to be done before any more play!
Be good , all of you!
Love to all,
Myra xxx
Hello Sue
I don't have this die yet but it is gradually working its way up my list.
Thank you all for your kind thoughts Tony is my big brother he is divorced with no children so is finding it difficult to except help, he still has quite a few tests to go through. Elaine brilliant news about Helen but awful news about Helens mother. Pam special thanks for keeping us up to date what would we do without you.
Elegant and classy - again gorgeous....
What a great card.x
Very good idea Sue, would be nice for Christmas too.xx
Hi Sue
Nice to see the Window Die being used as a door. I shall be needing a "New Home"
soon, so will keep this in mind
Margaret xx
Hi Sue,
Lovely card which could be used for so many occasions. Great video. There's always something to learn from you. Thanks for sharing.
Pam - I hope you’ll be please with my choice. If not, please accept my apologies.
Myra - You put me on the spot with that question. I will answer, even I didn’t watch the whole show. I will say Mrs. Hughes. She is sensible, dependable, kind, generous, always look for the right thing to do or to say. She is wise but still open to fun! A lot of people look up to her. Did I pass the test?
Elaine – So pleased Andrew has good news. Sorry to hear about Helen’s mom. Poor Helen. Hope her mom will improve and come home where Helen can visit her.
Laine – Thank you for showing some understanding and for all your good wishes. Wasn't that hard being human, right?
PP/Yvonne – I am not greedy just lucky. But I am willing to share the chocolate with you.
Thank you all for your kind thoughts. I feel a little bit better today.
Take care everyone,
Still a newbie to Craft / Not longer the newest and the only across the pond Wilsonette
Carmen
Oh this is lovely
Hi Sue and everyone
Sorry short again today. Lovely card and video. Great tip about the door handle too.
Love Helen xxx
Another great tutorial - I like to see the versatility of your dies, so it's lovely to see this die used as a door, after the recent video where you were looking through the window. The glossy black card works really well for the door.
Jomada-Dawn
Another lovely card made with my favourite dies of the moment
Vie
x
Very posh door, gorgeous card.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
Xx
Great card. Who wouldn't want to live there.
This is very beautiful, Sue!! Love the door!!
A fab card Sue. Love the way you have made the cobblestones, very ingenious
that is sucha great card. love the background. i need that stencil, hugs xx
Hi Sue
Late today as I've spent most of the day up at the hospital. Love today's card your door could be used as a Christmas door as well. You could cut a piece out Sandra for a cat flap if you must. Didn't get in yesterday either in afraid but loved that card as well.
Hi Sue,
What a great card, builds a lovely scene, would make a great Christmas card with a wreath on the door, and that door knob, I was thinking Sue hasn't used that other die set yet and then you showed 'the knob', how clever.
Cheers,
Di B. x
Hello Sue,
What a delightful card. The posh door being the star of the show of course but it's all your little touches which made this card stand out. The faux stone wall in the background, your topiary trees with that added touch of glossy plant pots, leaves hanging down from a tree just off camera and the little kitty cat just waiting for someone to let him in. It's a joy to look at.
Elaine I am thrilled Andrew's immune system has improved so that the treatment can go ahead, such a relief for you, but I am so sad for Helen, poor girl must be at her wits end. Can I ask if you are a Yorkshire lass, your "Eee" just made me wonder.
Diane jolly well done guessing the door handle, I hadn't a clue where the Atlantic background was going to come into the card.
Yvonne, having met Maureen you will realise she likes her little jokes! Myra shy and retiring? Pull the other one!
Laine, your poor mum having to cut out sweets, hope you are letting her have the occasional one though, man cannot live by fruit alone! Or was that bread? Seems like Ginger can cope with being hissed at by Brodie, he's obviously a brave boy. Enjoy your bitchfest but don't be mean to Yvonne, she's not been well.
Crewe Trish, hope Tony will let you help him through what is a very difficult time for you all.
Carmen, I haven't seen the programme but your description of Mrs Hughes sound like it would fit Pam to a T.
Love and hugs for all
Saba xxx
Hi Sue
I love this. As many Wilsonettes have pointed out it could be used for so many different occasions and would be a delight to make and receive x
Looks a lot like my front door so yes incredibly posh - like me!! Stop laughing x
Not had a chance to watch the video yet. Saving that for when I have a bit more time. Bit of a busy week which always seems to be the case in the week before my holiday x
Another sunny, perfect drying day. A bit of sitting in the garden with a cuppa - it was lovely. Hoping for much the same in the Isle of Wight next week x
Much laughter caused by the boys this evening. I thought George was being attacked by something extremely large and ferocious - the noise he was making. He was actually running away from a bumble bee. That was funny enough but when Jake and I decided to take the mick he did his utmost to justify his wimp like actions. They like to think they're big and tough but when it comes to the crunch x
Had to speak to Laine this evening. (Someone has to)! There was much excited chatter regarding the upcoming launch. The anticipation is giving me palpitations. I am a little concerned that I will miss it as last year I struggled to get internet connection when I was on holiday. Time will tell x
Elaine - great news about Andrew. My heart goes out to Helen. Big hugs to you all x
Fluffy - the best of both worlds - a bit of both x
Carmen - hold that thought - Laine being human x
Saba - I knew when Maureen was winding me - it was every time her lips moved x
OK folks. Time for some beauty sleep and let's face it I need - thought I would say it before anyone else x
Sending happy thoughts and lots of love to everyone especially my lovely blog besties x
Take care
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x
Hi Sue and everyone.
Lovely card as always, so useful for many occasions. Love to see more
coming in the next few months, great tutorial . The card yesterday
was stunning, love the old rose coloured card x
Sending many hugs to all Wisonette's and extras to my friends,
Maria x
Very elegant card today. I bought all these dies when they were released and have found them so useful already. As far as I'm concerned the only thing missing is a small dog as many of my friends are into dogs rather than cats but the cat is useful too. At first look the door doesn't look that versatile but believe me it is and you can make so many cards with that and the accessories.
Elaine, big hugs to you and yours. Your DIL has so much to worry about. I hope everything works out ok.
Pam, reiterating your comments as you always put it so well.
India is starting to feel a little better. Lola couldn't have her first lot of jabs today because of her chicken pox so they are delayed a week but only as a precaution. Not surprisingly with everything going on my daughter has another chest infection and two more weeks of antibiotics. Her immune system has never been great and she is so tired. There's a limit to how much we can help because she's breastfeeding but now the days are getting longer and warmer I think we'll soon be on the up.
Crafty hugs to all in need and hope everyone stays safe, happy and healthy.
D xx
Lovely card today. All behind tonight so I'll have to watch the video tomorrow.
Elaine H., glad Andrew's results were good. Kind thoughts to your daughter-in-law.
Take care everyone.
What a great video for a gorgeous card Sue, love it. Thanks for sharing, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Good morning Sue,
I am off on holiday with my Daughter in an hour and just had to watch your video before I get the wheelchair and carry on bag ready. The card is beautiful and you make it look so easy. If I don't spend up while I am away I will have to buy some of those dies when I get back!
Best wishes to all
Marie/
I loved this video. You always make creating beautiful cards look achievable. The door can be decorated for different holidays also.
Stephanie K
SC/USA
Sue i love this card and dies, there are so many uses for these dies especially
the door/window.
Thank you for another fab video.
Love this card
Hi Sue,
I love this card, very versatile die.
One can always make it more personal to the recipient, by adding their door number, or name of house. Then adding a dog instead of a cat.
So many ideas ne can use.
Thanks Sue for all your inspiration as always.
Love Dorothy
of Baldock
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