Friday, 23 June 2017

Treasured Friend

Hi blog friends!  I hope you all enjoyed the last eight days of blog posts! I am sorry to say that we are back to one a day again for awhile, but I found this lovely easel card hiding in one of my files and I thought I would share it with you!  I am hoping it will be a nice break from all those Christmas cards! LOL  I started with milk card and embossed a piece with the Provencale Lace folder for texture.  I added it to a prefolded piece for the top part of my easel. I cut the Geneva outer die and added in the centre die and backed it with blush card.  I cut a slightly larger oval using the Double Pierced Noble Oval set and seated the Geneva on it.  I used the Bern die to frame the sentiment in the centre.  I cut several of the Exquisite Poppies and added them to the bottom of the Geneva frame with Olive branches as accents.  For the inside of the card, I cut the Atlas Striplet in milk card and backed it with blush and attached it with mounting foam to raise it slightly so it acted as a stopper for the card top to sit against.  I completed the cards with flatback cream pearls as accents.  All for now, Sue x





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165 comments:

Pam said...

Well you may be back to 1 post today but you have certainly given us a stunner Sue. The card is exquisite.
I hope you have been thrilled with the reception your new collection has generated, I have loved each and every post, thank you.
As many have said it would be lovely if everyone continued to comment daily. It only takes a couple of minutes but it dies highlight all of the hard Work that Sue puts into this blog and will get it to the position she deserves as top blog. Please think about it.
I hope everyone is well, have a good Friday, think Happy Weekend.
Hugs to all,thinking of our missing and poorly friends.

hollyberry said...

Such a beautiful card,very elegant.

Denise Bryant said...

Elegant card! love the embossing folder and dies!

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, Gorgeous card today. Love the embossing and also the poppies.

Barbara V

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, only 1 a day but what a fantastic sample you have given us today, beautiful way to use your dies and embossing folders.

Pam I reiterate all you have said, and please I just hope those that have only commented in order to go into the draw for a free die are going to continue to support Sue, (you are one of the most hard working designers I have ever come across) and bring her back to top position.

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

Pat said...

Morning Sue
Thank you for the last 8 days, I really enjoyed it, and it gave me so much inspiration.
Today's card is exquisite. love the embossing folder
Pat x

Steph Cotterill said...

Morning Sue. Treasured friend. The past 8 days were amazing. You've put so much time and work into the new collection - as always. Beautiful, they are all beautiful and this year you've done a few more to see us through the year, now that's what I call value for money. One thing that gets to us that 4 posts a day, over 200 comments left each post, once the launch is over people disappear and if that upsets us that comment and support you every day, then although your heart is too big and kind to get angry, we feel it for you. We know that you think it's extra followers that have been introduced to your dies, but it takes but seconds to leave a short thank you, it upsets a lot of us how numbers drop the day after launch, we think it's rude.
Anyway that's life I suppose and nothing will change. It's been a brilliant 8 days Sue, thank you. As regular followers of Particraft we are proud of you your inspiration and your love of giving the world wonderful tools to work with xxx

Dragonsnap2 said...

Wow. It will seem strange going back to one post a day. It's amazing how quickly you can get used to having four. This card is stunning.

I would feel awful if I only commented at giveaway time but it seems a lot of people are quite happy to do so. I can only say that they are missing out from all the inspiration you give us Sue and also the help and support from others on the blog.

Thoughts and prayers to all.
Happy crafting.
D xx

Unknown said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you. Sue this is a beautiful card.
I hope all the new people will keep bloging.
I am going home today so I shall be commenting from home tomorrow under my own name.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

Jan on the Fosse said...

Good Morning Sue.
What a stunning card it's so beautiful(I still love the blush coloured card)I simply love everything about this sample.
Sue thank you once again for your new collection.
Jan x

Beverly Fuchs said...

Hello Sue,

What a wonder eight days they were! Your new Festive Collection is simple fabulous. Each die was more beautiful than the last. And your card creations were all works of art. You should be extremely proud.

Today's card is so pretty and feminine in my favorite colors, milk and blush. Really elegant.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Beverly from Maryland, USA

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, the last 8 days have been filled with loveliness. The new collection is fab, my need list is a mile long. Love todays card, beautiful soft colour and a stunning layout. Bx

Marion Scott said...

Good morning Sue, thanks once again for the last 8 days, four posts a day, they were really appreciated and have given us lots of inspiration to use the new dies.

Today's card is very pretty and elegant.

Marion S x

CraftySuetoo said...

Good morning Sue. A beautiful, gentle looking card today. Your poppy and olive branch dies are never very far from my craft table as they seem to go with everything. Thank you so much for the last 8 days, we very much appreciate everything you do.
I wholeheartedly agree with the other comments, please take the time to leave, even a short comment, each day for Sue - it's our way of saying "thank you for all you do". Hugs to all. Sue xxx

Unknown said...

Hello Sue ,
I love everything about this card so elegant.
Catherine V94 xx

TDQ Karen said...

This is really pretty and I am pleased to see your beautiful poppies making an appearance as they are certainly a favourite of mine. I have new dies from your launch that I think will become favourites too especially those that can be used all year round xx

Karen Drew said...

So elegant. Love the subtle colours. Really enjoyed seeing several posts a day but you have not disappointed in your solitary post today
Luv
Karen xx

Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda said...

Good morning Sue, my heads still spinning so you must be in a tizzy!!!
Gorgeous card today!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lyndaxxx

Crafty Cruiser said...

Such an elegant, classy, gorgeous card! It's a lovely way to start afresh after the hectic 8 day launch of fabulous Christmas dies.
Doreen R

Liz said...

Stunning card, so elegant.

Loved the last eight days of blog posts, so many beautiful dies added to my wish list.

Liz - Crafty Sunflower xx

hazel young said...

Stunning card Sue xx hazel

alimecca said...

Hi Sue,
There may be only one post today but wow, it's a good one! This is so beautiful. It would make a gorgeous wedding card as well. It is so elegant and feminine and I love the milk card with the blush as well.
Thank you for the last eight days - they have been very inspiring. You must be so proud.
Now that the launch is over I will say that we had a fantastic time up in the Moray Firth area of Scotland. As I said before saw the pod of Minky Whales but also dolphins. The Culloden Visitor Centre was really interesting as was Fort George. It is a lovely area to visit and one that we will go back to. Walked 28 miles throughout the week and although my knee was stiff by the end of the day, there were no after effects so that was good. The people were so friendly and the weather ( apart from a couple of little showers was good too.
Went swimming on Wednesday and ditched the floats - way too much hassle using them! Remembered how to do front crawl but it is so tiring to do! Worked up to 3/4 lengths of crawl and then finished off the length on my back - 2 lengths like that and I was goosed!! Managed 12 lengths in total so was quite pleased with myself. Off there again today so am aiming to do full lengths of crawl. Mind you I did get half of the pool up my nose!!!
Hope everyone is ok. I never seem to have time to read through every comment at launch time, there are so many. Love and hugs to you all Alison xx

rosiejt said...

A lovely ' back to normal' card!

Debra K. said...

What a beautiful easel card Sue! Absolutely gorgeous card design. Debra x

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Yes, thank you so much for the fabulous release, my head is still spinning with Christmas ideas and the list of NEEDS is constantly changing. I must make up my mind and put in an order to get started.
Today's card is lovely and reminds us of your rest of the year cards - the poppy and olive leaves are go to favourites. For floral elements too.
Hugs
Muriel x

Yvonne H said...

Good morning Sue,
Absolutely exquisite card today with a vintage feel about it. Thank you for all your lovely posts with your new dies they were outstanding. Yvonne xx

Pussycats said...

Good Morning Sue and all. Thank you for the past 8 days and all your hard work. The new collection was stunning and all the cards were amazing. I have a nice list of your new dies which I fancy getting and each day I looked forward to having a peep.
This Morning card is also stunning and I am not used to you creating the easel card. I love the embossed pack ground and the poppies. I love how you have used the Atlas die for a stopper.... Wendy

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue,
What a wonderful easel card, such lovely embossed and cut work detail-stunning!
After all the wonderful inspiration that you have provided us with over the last 8 days, I'm hoping to get some time this weekend to 'play' myself-fingers crossed life allows!!!x

PharmacyMichele said...

Gorgeous card today, very pretty & feminine.

Thank You for a wonderful Christmas Die launch over the last few days.

Michele

Sandy G said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card and I love the soft colour scheme. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card, absolutely gorgeous.
B xx

ahappycrafter50 said...

A beautiful card today. Love the lacy effect.
I'm not one to comment on what other people have said but I have to agree today that it always seems so unfair to Sue who puts so much into her blog, that so many people comment only when there's a giveaway.
Jan
Northampton

Netty The Runner said...

Stunning card Sue. Lovely soft colours.
Annette x

Kim Dibben said...

Stunning elegant card Sue xx thanks for the last 8 days your samples were all stunning and I now have a wish list that will take until Christmas to fulfil, although I'm sure there will be another collection before then xx love Kim D

Chris Curry said...

I agree with everyone else, a lovely elegant card. Perfect for a special friend. Thank you Sue, and also for the wonderful display you gave us over the last week. Have a good weekend. Xx

Anonymous said...

Oh Sue, quite a relief to be back to normal!! Have loved the launch and all of its temptations, but so happy to give full attention to the daily treat and all the comments. Think many of us would like to see more here on a regular basis but fear that the 'irregulars' are highly unlikely to read what is said, so sadly falling on deaf ears. However, living in hope.
Today's card quite an unusual one for you - don't see many easels. Very pretty and my favourite poppies again so love it. A bird must have fortuitously sown a Papaver Orientalis (looked it up!) huge red poppy with black centre and very frilly petals. Utterly gorgeous. Blessed. Must harvest seeds.
Hugs to all.

'P' in Wales

Clai01 said...

Well Sue it's certainly a pretty and elegant card with lots of detail, really lovely.

Subconsciously expected to see another Christmas card after the last few days as you have spoilt us with 4 posts a day and it's only early! x

Clare Powell said...

Beautiful card, really pretty x

Betty McAlister said...

Morning Sue. Beautiful and elegant card. Thank you again for eight days of fabulous inspiration for your new launch.
Enjoy your weekend. Xx

Yorkie girl said...

Good morning Sue and everyone
Oh Sue what a beautiful card can't you rummage through your boxes 📦 and find us more delights like this one to post it is gorgeous my friend
I to will urge all the new people that have joined in the blog to continue to comment on Sues work she works so hard and truly deserves that number one spot in blogland it doesn't take long and I know Sue appreciates every single one
Thanks again Sue
Hugs to all that need one
Theresa G xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Gorgeous card today, I do make easle cards from time to time and am always pleased with the finished product.

Regards

Heather R Oxfordshire

ethansnanna said...


Such a change from Christmas cards, but what a stunner!!!
I do think your WOW cards are outstanding,





Doreen x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue- what a beautiful card this is and so unusual to see you make an easel card. Love the tranquility of the colours you have used. Thank you for all your hard work and inspiration in bringing us your amazing collection of new dies. You must be due now for a well-earned rest. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

NannaShaz said...

Good Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes,
What an absolute Stunning gorgeous card today, I must say thank you for all the beautiful samples we have see with the Christmas die collection you are an Amazingly talented lady Sue you are such an inspiration.
I reiterate all Pam has said and hope people keep blogging on her posts daily.

Sending love and healing hugs to all
Have a lovely Friday all
Love
Sharon
xxx

Jan.moogie said...

Simply stunning and oh so elegant, Well done Sue, have a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Croquet Queen x said...

Good Morning Sue,

Exquisite Easel Card! I adore tone on tone and this is a gorgeous example.

Krafty Runner x

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue. A truly beautiful card today, the colours are so pretty. Thank you for another amazing launch, a lot of hard work for you, but very much appreciated.

I do agree that it would be nice if all the people that commented just to win something would continue to comment. Personally I would not dream of commenting just to get a prize, I think it is very rude!!!!!

Love Rosemarie X X

Suemac said...

An exquisite card

Annie Stamps said...

Lovely easel card Sue, I love monotone cards. I find the striplet dies are great to use as stoppers. I also like using my edger dies in the same way.

Annie P
xxx

Heather Treble said...

Hi Sue,
Absolutely stunning card, I love the soft colours.
Thanks for all the great inspiration,
Heather

Wendy L said...

Stunning, xx

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
Thank you for giving us truly amazing cards you are one special lady. hugs to all.

Val Jones said...

Lovely card Sue. Love all white cards.
Have so enjoyed to last week of Christmas but good to see an everyday card again.
Love Val in Spain xxx

margaret driscoll said...

Good Morning Sue
Thank you for all the hard work keeping this blog going when you design new Dies for us!
Loved seeing all the new designs even though it was the HOTTEST week for 40 years!! Seems strange looking at Christmas through the heat but loved it!
Todays card is beautiful I love the same colours, makes it so elegant!
Thank you Sue
Love Marg

foxyg said...

Stunning card Sue.

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

What a wow of a card. I do love your tone on tone or very similar colour cards they are so effective...Just gorgeous....

Yvonne19856 said...

Morning Sue.
Wow, what a beautifully elegant card this is. I love it. Xxx

June Horrocks said...

Hi sue what a beauty your card is stunningthank you for the last days of wonderful dies cards and inspiration. My list is long.
Love always June horrocks xxxxx

ellyscard creatief said...

What a beautiful and elegant card Sue.

SassySaz said...

Morning Sue, a beautiful card xx

Yorks butterfly said...

Morning Sue what a delightful card to start the day after your fantastic Christmas Die Release. Love the subtle colours of this card. I don't very often do Easel Cards but will have to have a go.
Wendyn

Craftychris said...

Beautiful! So much gorgeous detail! xxx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

What a beauty

jenny Briggs said...

Morning Sue

Such a lovely card I love making easel cards

Jenny

Cards2Di4 said...

What a beautiful card, Sue. Very elegant. Hugs, Diane (Cards2Di4) xx

Scottydog said...

Beautiful card this morning, love the way you have used a die to make the stopper for the easel.
Really enjoyed the last eight days and later today intend sitting down & making my list. The only snag is I have no birthday or anniversary coming up so my purchases will be limited! Thank you for all your hard work, forty dies must take a lot of time to design & tweak until you are happy with them & the samples were beautiful.

gwen70 said...

Such a beautiful card

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, thank for a super week showcasing your new dies,
Although we only have one card today, it is a stunner, white on white always works for me.
Have a lovely day everyone, take care, Jess x

Izzy said...

Hi Sue,

What a pretty, feminine card, love the triple pierced detail on the Geneva die and the Atlas Striplet is the perfect choice as a stopper as it goes so well with the embossing folder and the poppy dies...

Sad that the festive dies launch is over - it's been a wonderful 8 days Sue with loads on new must-haves and some fabulous cards to showcase them, my wish list is impossibly long with so many new favourites but I'm going to start by buying the Twinkle Star Frames...I think...or maybe the Poinsettia Border...or.....lol

Izzy

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Sue with a gorgeous embossing folder.
VCCumbria x

hettygarlick said...

That's very pretty indeed. Lovely colours too. I'm so glad that the blush card is available once more.

Anne said...

What a beautiful card, Sue. I don't remember seeing you do an easel card before.

Anne (Northampton)

nattyboots said...

Hi Sue
I hope you will be able to get a little rest after all your hard work.
Todays card is very pretty love the blush and milk together as it looks so subtle and of course the poppies are beautiful .

I too agree with all the other comments please leave Sue just a little comment every day as she deserves it and appreciates it so much .

Have a lovely day everyone
Hugs to all
Elaine H X

Welsh Dors said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful card, the embossing looks fabulous on the milk card. Thanks again for the Christmas card inspiration, I plan to make a few of my own today.
Best wishes
Dorianne

Anonymous said...

Wow, would love to receive this card through the post, it is just beautiful.
Love the textures and the composition.

ursula said...

So so pretty, love the subtlety of it, makes it so outstanding....the embossing folder too is so pretty....thank you Sue...luv Ursula xx

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a really gorgeous card. So much detailed, intricate and delicate detail. Very lace and feminine and I love it.

Rosemary Stickland said...

Beautiful card, love the embossing folder.
Rosemary xx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
What a delightful easel card in milk and blush with the exquisite poppies, I finally got the olive branch Die as it works so well with the poppies. Thank you again for sharing all your wonderful creations over the past 8 days, it was a festive feast, you're the best and are our number 1💐💐💐
Alison glad you had a lovely holiday and I'm sure all that swimming will be good for your knee
Two of my flowery friends won awards at the World Flower Show in Barbados yeah😁

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

craftynanna said...

A beautiful beautiful card Sue, I love the dies you have used so pretty, I too wish all those that comment for a freebie would continue to do so all the time, it only takes seconds, your dies are of such high quality that you are getting a die for life, just saying, thank you for the last eight days and good luck to the fans, hugs Johanna craftynanna

Wacki Macky said...

What a beautiful card Sue, the dies and your creativity make such a great combination.

Thank you so much.

Diane Green said...

Hi Sue
What a gorgeous card today, so pretty and elegant all in the milk colour. It's lovely to see those gorgeous poppies again. Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
Pam echoing your comments again today, yes it would be lovely if people continued to comment. Xxx
Alison your holiday sounds wonderful, glad you knee coped with the walking, xxx

Stella Munn said...

Stunning. Would make a gorgeous wedding card. Thanks Sue xxx

Kate's Cards said...

A real confection of a card!

Karen M said...

Morning Sue,
Gorgeous card,love the tone on tone very elegant,
Thank you for the last eight days really enjoyed them lots of die's to think about ,
Best wishes
Karen M

Dipstick said...

Hi Sue and everyone
Today's card is stunning. I love the milk card and the poppies. Nice that you have made an easel card. I also love the background embossing folder. I agree withe the other comments. I hope people will comment every day and not just for free giveaways. I personally would never have the cheek to do that, Sue deserves so much better. Love and hugs to Elaine, Andrew and family, Crewe Trish and family, Carmen and the kid how is the kid ???? and Pam. Also love and hugs to you all xxxxxxxxxxx

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Beautiful card and gorgeous folder. love Jean Z xxxx

BenteS said...

So elegant with the soft colours and all the lovely details :))

Ruth Kidd said...

Morning Sue,

This is so elegant. I particularly love the embossing folder - I must have missed that one when it was first released!

Thank you for all of the new release posts. It was extra-nice to see all the Christmassy designs and inspiration during the heatwave...

Hugs,
Ruth x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue a lovely design and calming colours after all the bustle of the Christmas die releases. Love from Jackie xx

Anonymous said...

Morning Ladies
Beautiful classy card tfs
Elizabeth Bennett

Unknown said...

Hi sue.

Love a tone on tone card. Mine never looks as good as urs tho lol. Phew what a week uve gave us. Hmmm wonder when the next launch will be I know u always work in advance and I can visualise u giving a cheeky smile an thinking yep sure have!! No doubt whatever u bring out it's always a success.

As usual our Pam is on top spot again where she belongs. I love reading ur run down in the morning as I don't always have time to read all the comments but rest assured I think of all of u who need s special wee thought xx

Love to all xx

Maureen Killen said...

Hello Sue,
What a stunner to resume normal transmission!!! The past 8 days have been fantastic but then to pull this beauty out of the hat is remarkable. I bet your pleased that your collection has been so well received.
Pam, it's cooler today so I hope that helps your breathing.
Alimecca, well done with the swimming, I hope your knee is much improved as you've done so well with the walking.
'P', I fear your deaf ears comments is oh so true. Lucky you with that poppy - would you send the bird over here as I just get the little yellow and orange poppies appearing.
Pat 'L', that's fantastic for your friends in Barbados. What a shame you had to cancel.
Yvonne pet, sorry to read that you are not up to scratch again. Hope you are soon back to full throttle.
Laine, I'm sure your telephone conversation will have left PP feeling much worse ha ha. Good to see your comments.
Love to all Maureen xx

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, can we take a breath now? I don't know about anyone else but your launches wear me out so I can only imagine how you feel :D It is all worth it though to see all your stunning new dies and samples.

I love easel cards and this one is beautiful. The milk and blush card together remind me of very soft ice-cream, delicious. The detail on the Geneva die is lovely and the Exquisite Poppies are gorgeous.

We are in danger of being blown away today but I hope that it has cooled down a bit as promised for those of you who have been suffering from an excess of heat.

Frances

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Stunning card, love it.
Lydia
X

snowy said...

Such a lovely elegant card. Love the way you have used the striplet for a stopper, great idea.
Hugs xxx Snowy Owl 36

P Austen said...

What an exhausting week you gave us, but in a wonderful way. You must be shattered too but knowing you Sue, I bet you're preparing Easter cards for next year. I joke not. Today's card is another stunner. Lovely to see the poppies again after all of those lovely poinsettias. Love the milk card, it always looks great whether stamped, embossed or die cut. Thank you. Hugs xx P Austen

Unknown said...

GM Sue. Great card. So textural. Love it.

Unknown said...

Dear Sue and Wilsonettes,

Whew! What a whirlwind we just had! It was fun, but I, too, am glad to get back to normal.

Welcome to those who came for the launch and stayed. I see some new names. For example, I would have remembered Cards2Di4, Or maybe the ones who seem new to me predate me. I haven't been here a whole year yet. November might have been the first launch I witnessed. Anyway, nice to meet you!

Hey! Did you see, only 9 more people and Sue reaches her magic 5,000 followers!

This card really gives us a lot to ponder. Glad you showed us the striplet that keeps the easel from collapsing. I hope that someday, Blush will be able to cross the Atlantic.

Congratulations to Allison for swimming again, and to Kitty for almost feeling like herself again.

Love,
Donita

Happy Friday




Susan Battensby said...

Hi Sue
Thank you for the days of inspiration and lovely dies.
Today's card is lovely and it's nice to have a change of style of card to stretch our imagination.
x

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, This card is stunning !! I have really enjoyed the past 8 days of inspiration, thank you so much for allowing us all to see your pretty new dies in 'all their glory', as they really do look so different when you see them on a card rather than the packaging.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
This is a very stunnig card
JOY Xx

Arlyn(O) said...

Hi Sue, beautiful different style and an actual card. Arlyn

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Wow, this is gorgeous. Very elegant and I like the tone in tone. Must get my Swiss dies out again..............
These past days have been an absolute feast as regards your cards, thanks again Sue, for all your hard work. Hope you enjoyed making the cards as much as we all enjoyed looking at them.
Hugs, Rose

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Sue
What a stunner to start day one. I think this Christmas set of dies must be your best yet. The cards you made to showcase them were all fantastic.
Thanks for all the hard work you do on our behalf.

Unknown said...

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
I'm Sorry Folks This Is Going To Be A Long Comment...............
First I'd Like To Say Once Again A Huge "Thank You" For Sharing
All "The Truly Tremendous New Festive Dies" Which Are Exceptional, The Last Eight Days As Been Fabulous
You've Shared With Us So Many Inspiration Tips/Techniques, We Can Keep In Our Pinterest Folders.
Without Going On To Much About Your Present Number 6 Etc:- Within The Blogs
As We All Agree, You Should Be Number 1........But The Thing Is "Sue"
To Us On This "Phenomenal Blog" You Are & Always Will Be "NUMBER ONE" "YOUR THE BEST"
Sue, Each & Every Day You Share A "Stupendous Luxurious Card/s On Your Blog"
You Share So Very Much With Us When There's A "New Die Launch" Some Very Lucky
Person Actually Wins A Gift Of A New Die, Then There's The Terrific "Blog Candy" Once Sue's Blog
Has Reached 5,000 Only A Few To Go Sue, Will Once Again Draw Out Someone's Name To
Win A Phenomenal Gift, Then There's The Weekly Comment Gift Leave A Comment On Sue's
Blog Daily, Then Someone's Name Will Be Drawn Out To Win An Outstanding Gift.
Then The Most Spectacular Gift Is "The Wednesday Card Gift Giveaway" (One Of Our Sue's Beautiful Cards)
It Doesn't Stop There's Video Tutorials Press The Subscribe Button While Watching On YouTube Then You
Will Receive An E-mail To Tell You About New Ones...................
Sue, Now For Today's Extremely Exquisite Card,
Products Used In Today's Card:-
"Creative Expression Milk/Blush Foundation Card"
"Creative Expression Mounting Foam"
"Creative Expression Cream Flat Backed Pearls"
"Creative Expression Thin Cream Satin Ribbon For Bow"
"Creative Expression Provencale Lace Embossing Folder"
"Star's In Today's Card:-
"Sue Wilson Geneva Outer Cutting Die"
"Sue Wilson Double Pierced Noble Oval Die Set"
"Sue Wilson Exquisite Poppies Die Set"
"Sue Wilson Olive Branches Die Set"
"Sue Wilson Atlas Striplet Die Set"
"Sue Wilson Bern Die Set"
Sue You Started With A Piece Of "Milk Card" Which You Embossed Using "The Provencale Lace Embossing Folder"
It's Extremely Striking So Much Detail.
You Then Added This To A Pre-Folded Piece, For The Top Part Of The Beautiful Card, Sue You Then Cut Out
"The Geneva Outer Die" (This Is An Exceptional Cutting Die) Then Added In The Centre Die, Backed This With
"Blush Card" Sue You Cut Out A Slightly Larger Oval Using "The Double Pierced Oval Dies" Sue, You
Then Added "The Geneva Die" On Top, You Used "The Bern Die" To Frame Your "Extremely Beautiful Sentiment"
Placing In The Centre Of Your Card. Then You Cut Out Several "Exquisite Poppies" Placing Them At The Bottom
Of "The Exquisite Geneva Frame" Also Adding "The Olive Branches" As Accents Along With Your Bow.
For The Inside You Cut "The Impressive Atlas Striplet" Out Of "Milk Card" Backing With The Superb "Blush Card"
Adding "Mounting Foam" For Dimension, Also To Act As A Stopper For This Magnificent Card To Sit Against
Adding "Cream Flat Backed Pearls" Here/There, Can I Say "The Sentiment Extremely Beautiful".
Sue, Thank You For Sharing Today's Extremely Exquisite Card Also Thank You For The Daily Inspiration I Truly
Appreciate Everything You Do.
Sue, Take Great Care
Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
From Sam xxx


julie laz said...

Oooor sue l love this card it so pretty, I will try this card in all colours, thanks for the inspiration,
what a fab die release,crafty hugs Julie laz xxx

SHARICA said...

So pretty .. However i can look at Christmas cards all year lol :)

dizy said...

Very elegant. Love it xx

Barbara (C) said...

A beautiful elegant card. Good to see a range of dies being used..BarbaraC

Lynda's craft's said...

Good afternoon Sue
WOW such an elegant card it's gorgeous love all the Dies you have used. A beautiful card thank you for sharing this after all the exquisite Christmas samples over the last 8days.
Love &Hug's Lynda Brock xx

CraftyJo said...

Cute :)

Anonymous said...

Afternoon Sue. WOW It may only be one post today but what a beauty you have give us. This is a stunning card and i love the way you have made it into an easel card. One of my favourite colours is the Blush cardstock and mine is getting very low, i still haven't found another one to match it, i keep hoping CE will bring another one out (fingers crossed). Your christmas launch has gone down a storm with everyone you should be very pround of yourself. I have my top 5 favourites Angel 2017, Gingerbread House, Gingerbread Man, 3D Fireplace and the Three Wise Men but you have made it very difficult as i do love all your Sentiment dies as well as your Finishing Touches. Hope the number of comments keep up as its such a shame to see them go down after a launch. Thank you once again for all your hard work, your stunning cards and the chance of winning a set of your new dies. You are a very generous, talented and inspirational lady who is greatly admired by a lot of people.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x

Cathie said...

Beautiful card Sue. A real stunner. Thanks so much for the past eight days. It has been wonderful to see all the beautiful cards you have made with your new dies. You have been busy, that's for sure. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

KarinsArtScrap said...

gorgeous and elegant Sue

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Hilscc said...

Beautiful card lovely colour combo !

Anonymous said...

Good afternoon Sue

This has a distinct vintage looking card while still looking elegant

Rebecca Knowles Hinckley

Pawprintx4 said...

Another beautiful card and die. This has been fun and I will wait impatiently for them to become available. Thank you for all your hard work but with beautiful results.
Stephanie K
SC/USA

Pawprintx4 said...

This is lovely. Could be a wedding card.
Stephanie K
SC/USA

Suzzette Yandle said...

A lovely easel card - soft and sweet.

karenlotty said...

A lovely card and it makes a change to see milk card getting an airing

CCM said...

Hi Sue,

Today's card is another stunner, nothing out of ordinary since all your cards are so beautiful. Glad to see again the Poppies, the Geneva die and the Atlas Striplet used as a stopper. Clever. I also love the background embossing folder.
This reminds me about all the new EF you used during of the fantastic blog launch. The past 8 days have been a real treat. Thank you, Sue, for a fabulous collection of dies, stunning sample cards and for the inspiration.

I agree with Rosemary P. and others, I do hope people will comment every day and not just for free giveaways.

Rosemary P. – The Kid is feeling better. Thanks for asking. I mentioned yesterday that it is a big chance to visit us next week, when we plan to celebrate June’s B-days, inluding his b-day.

Happy Friday everyone!
Still a newbie to Craft / not longer the newest, or the only Canadian Wilsonette
Carmen

Unknown said...

a beautiful card and colour choice

Vie
x

barbara macaskill said...

I am sure that I am hearing the Angels in Heaven singing glorious song! This is an absolutely breathtaking and stunning card! It actually took my breath away when I first saw it! Timeless, elegant and stunning! TFS!

Dorothy Cattanach said...

Alovely card Sue, So elegant. Just love the colours too.
I have not seen the Atlas Striplet before and it is lovely. As I have often said, I love using striplets on my cards, bags and gift boxes, so must look out for this one.
Hope everyone is well.
Sue thank you for sharing with us .
Regards
Dorothy xxx

Unknown said...

Beautiful card, love the colour scheme, so inspiring, thankyou xx

Nanny Jo said...

A beautiful card, Sue...it's great that elements from different die sets all go together so well... and that delicate hint of blush shows them all off so well. Jo x

Narrowboat girl said...

A very elegant card Sue. Loved the Christmas launch but it's lovely to get aback to normal

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Absolutely beautiful elegant card such a delicate colour gorgeous.

Hugs to all

Annx without an "e"

Janet in Menston said...

Gorgeous white on white card

Lynn Dalby said...

Hello Sue.

I think this is such a pretty Card, it has a lovely delicate hue and look to it. Thanks doe sharing.

Best wishes

Jackie T said...

Wow Sue this is a stunning card I love the design the dies are beautiful. Have a great weekend. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
This is beautiful.
Beverley W

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. This is such a pretty card. I think it would make a stunning wedding card.

Lisbeth

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue well this is a beautiful card I love it the poppies are fabulous I have to say they are my favourite of your flower dies Thank you once again Sue for an amazing die launch I loved all your dies and am still trying to decide which to buy first! I too hope all the new people who joined the blog for the launch will continue to pop in and leave comments
Alimecca well done on all that swimming glad you had a good time
Hope you all have a good weekend

sued99 said...

Gorgeous card. X

Maria said...

Hi Sue and everyone
How quick did the last 8 days go, thank you for all the work and
the chance for winning one of your amazing dies. It has been great to
see all the wonderful cards and today is no different but don't think
I have seen a easel card for a long,long time. It is Lovely !

Happy Midsommar ! Will you dance around the pole and collect the
seven different flowers to put under your pillow and dream about
your loved one ? wonder if it be your OH that laying next to
you snoring Lol My Scandinavian friends will know what I mean :-)

Sending hugs to you all and some extra for you who want/need one !
Maria x

Princess Pixie! said...

Evening Sue
Stunning x
It may be the only post but boy is it worth it x
Much cooler today and Dillon is almost back to his old bouncy self so we're a happy household x
I am still struggling but the boys are looking after me x
Sending happy thoughts and lots of love to everyone especially my blog besties x
Take care
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

liz spooner said...

Beautiful card today Sue, so frilly and feminine.xx

sandieann21 said...

This is beautiful.

Unknown said...

Good evening lovely Sue and her crafty crew!

I cant quite believe that the launch is over and that we are back to some semblance of normality again....sometimes it can feel as if you are caught in a whirlwind during it so when the wind dies down and the launch comes to an end there is almost a serene calm again on the blog as everyone slows down again and catches breath. I love the launches for their excitement and anticipation but there is also something to be said about the easygoing pace and nature on the blog normally:-)
What a lovely change to have an easel card featured, how refreshing. Nice to see some of your older collections too, it always encourages me to reach for them again....we can sometimes focus too much on the newer ones and the previous favourites are left to gather dust so anything that reminds us of their virtues can only be a good thing. I love the colour palette , it reminds me of ice cream that they used to sell when i was little, yummy! Beautiful composition and use of the dies, thanks for another gorgeous example of your talents Suexxx
Well peeps, I've had a rather active day pampering myself with a Caci facial and blow dry and i am now feeling exhausted! So I'll keep it short and sweet...don't all cheer at once:-)....and just wish all of my blog besties and their long suffering families well:-)
See you all tomorrow xxx

Love and crafty hugs

Laine1972xxx

Barbara said...

Stunning card Sue! I absolutely love that embossed background.
Will miss seeing all your amazing cards but it is nice to get back to normal again.

Tooth Fairy Jo said...

Hello Sue,
Such a pretty and gentle looking card for us today I love the colours you have used and the embossing folder is one of my favourites.
I hope you are floating on cloud nine today knowing how much everyone loved your Christmas release, be very proud of yourself Sue.

Alison that a tremendous achievement, welll done for keeping at it.
P- you are very lucky, the birds here drop,something very different, usually on clean windows. How is Yeti! Is he now a calm fluff ball.
Lorraine will you please ask your beautician to come up with a different name for your facial, I still conjure up dreadful images every time you say it.

Love and hugs for all
Saba. Xxxx

Patricia said...

Might be just one card for today but boy! it's a stunner.
Pam as always I echo your summary.
Patricia xxx

Laura O said...

Fab card sue. Love the die and the embossing folder is lovely too. Laura O

Brenda said...

Hello Sue,

This card really sings to me, I love it.
Hope you don't mine if I do my take on it.

Hugs Brenda xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
What a stunning card! I love the Milk/Blush colour combination.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

Unknown said...

Hi Sue

A very beautiful card

June x

Littlelamb said...

This is such a beautiful card Sue. Thank you for sharing if with us. I do like easel cards and this one is beautiful. Liked all the Christmas dies. Now need to decide which ones I would like. Echoing all Pam's comments today.

Di said...


Hi Sue,
Stunning card.
Cheers,
Di B. x
Tasmania.

Tres said...

Hi Sue. I love this beautiful card today !!! A lovely colour combo of milk and blush, and a lovely EF to. I can't believe you have used the Geneva Die from your Swiss Collection as I have been making cards using your Swiss Background and tag dies today. I have not finished it yet but my two cards are going to be Easel cards to, using the Swiss border as the stopper !!! What a coincidence !!! ( The Swiss Collection is one of my favourite of your collections Sue. ) Such beautiful designs. I love all the dies you have used on your card, especially the Poppy dies. They are such classy, elegant looking flowers, just like the rest of your card !!! Thank you for sharing it. Lots of love to you Sue from Tres x x x

Lots of love to everyone from Tres x x x

Eunice said...

Such an elegant card today Sue. I love it when you use some of your older dies, it just prompts me to have a look at all the dies and not to forget I have them!!!!

Latenight Sandy H said...

Such a beautiful card with the delicate hint of colour of the blush card.
Only one post today but I was able to read the comments which, when there are four posts, I can't manage. Thanks again, Sue, for the inspiration of the last 8 days.
Take care everyone.

JAO said...

Truly beautiful, thanks Sue.

Beryl said...

A very pretty card.

Marie said...

Thank you Sue for another stunning card. There are now so many of your dies on my wish list
and it will be so difficult to get them in order of preference. I am still quite a newbie to blogging. I don't have a TV owing to a combination of low vision, very low hearing and OLD AGE
but I have managed to bring up some of your presentations on U-tube and they are a fantastic inspiration.


BFN Marie

Myra said...

Hello Sue,
No I'm not on the wrong day! I did that once!!! I meant to post yesterday several times and was interrupted each time! I went to bed and forgot! So here I am to say two things really!
Thank you for a super eight days of 32 posts! Preparing those is a lot of work . Your Christmas Launch is beautiful! Each year I think I won't need any more and sure enough you come up with a whole list of things I'd love to have! Now its decision time! Many many thanks!
Secondly today's card is so pretty . Good to see a mixture of older and newer Dies. A real card too!! Lol!
Many thanks Sue,
Love to all,
Myra xx

Judy Hollers said...

This Treasured Friend Card would definitely be treasured by any friend who would receive it. All the details work well together and the easel card design is an added detail to make this card very special.

Dawn Holben said...

Sue this is one of the most stunning easel cards I have seen.
I love the embossed background and the dies and flowers.

Glenharon said...

Good afternoon Sue and the Wilsonettes,
Oh this is such a pretty card Sue but boooohoooo you have used the one colour that i loved and can't get anywhere in the blush. Please, please and pretty please ask them to make that colour again as i know that there is an awful lot of us out here that it was just thee perfect shade of pink. Anyway i'll cry at my computer on my own here and keep going about the beauty you have created with the blush and pink card. What a beautiful card for so many occasions and definitely one that would be appreciated by the recipient. The pretty poppies looks so lovely sitting on the bottom of the oval(whey hey i have my double pierced oval set, yippeeee) just finishing it off so nicely. What a great emboss you have achieved with that embossing folder flower, you can see every bit of it's texture shining out. Thank you flower for a lovely, widely versatile card that could be made in bulk, just changing up the flowers for different events.
Love and crafty hugs to all the Wilsonettes
Norah (Glenochil)

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Wow!!! Simply gorgous!!! Great layers and love the white on white!

Viki Banaszak said...

This is gorgeous! I love the flowers. They are so pretty.

ang said...

Beautiful stylish white on white angxx

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