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Thursday 2 November 2017

Typewriter Grid Alphabet

Welcome back crafters!  This post is dedicated to the Typewriter Grid Alphabet die set.  This set is unique in that it cuts out each letter as a debossed circle, but it also gives you the circle grid to fit them back into as well.  The lovely old fashioned typewriter look to it was  designed to work well with the Industrial Chic collection as well as holding it's own with any number of other die sets.  Shown here, I have used it as a background instead of an alphabet so you can see the versatility to it.  I would love to see your comments as well as allowing you a chance to win this wonderfully useful die set!  The last post of the day is at 3pm today.  All for now, Sue x
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100 comments:

  1. sandieann212 November 2017 at 12:35

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  2. Unknown2 November 2017 at 15:07

    To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
    I’m Sure You’re Now Aware That Your New Collection Of Cutting Dies Are Definitely
    Outstanding Plus Most People Absolutely Adore Them.
    I’ve Tried Numerous On-Line Shops Hoping To Order A Selection Of The Industrial Chic Collection
    I Couldn’t Believe It Most Of The Exquisite Cutting Dies Have Sold Out!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I Hope They Get Them Back In Stock Very Soon, This Card Is Exceptional Where You’ve Used
    Coconut White/Black/Gold Card, The Magical Industrial Chic Swirl You’ve Cut Out In Black Also
    In White You’ve Taken The Zipper Part From The Industrial Chic Background, Then Added The
    Superb Words From The Expression Collection (ART)
    The Main Cutting Die Being The Tremendous Typewriter Grid Alphabet From The Expression Collection
    Which Is Extremely Useful.
    I Really Hope The Shops Get Your Dies Back In Stock Really Quickly I’m Thrilled This Collection Has Been
    A Winner For You 👏👏👏👏
    Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
    Love From Sam xxx

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  3. Beryl2 November 2017 at 15:18

    Lovely card.

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  4. Cdteach2 November 2017 at 15:50

    So many variations with this as you have the grid and the letters to play around with. It never hurts to have another alphabet.

    Jan

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  5. Clai012 November 2017 at 15:53

    Great idea Sue ! x

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  6. Crafty Cruiser2 November 2017 at 16:00

    Well, what a great idea this is! Another winner! Great card
    Doreen R

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  7. Anonymous2 November 2017 at 16:01

    Hi Sue,
    A very interesting looking die set and also very versatile.
    Véronique L

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  8. Kiraneries2 November 2017 at 16:04

    Hi again Sue, another great card. The typewriter grid die is so very different and fits so well with your Industrial/Steam Punk range. I remember in the 60's learning to touch type on old heavy black machines which had those round keys.

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  9. Pat L2 November 2017 at 16:05

    Hi Sue
    Great card and the Die works so well with the industrial chic collection

    Pam one up for you and your union rep xx

    Sending love and hugs to everyone
    Pat L, Belfast

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  10. Arlyn(O)2 November 2017 at 16:09

    Beautiful background. Arlyn

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  11. Janice K2 November 2017 at 16:15

    Good afternoon Sue,
    This set looks very useful, especially as it doubles as a background.x
    Janice K AC Bucks

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  12. Deb E Isle of Wight2 November 2017 at 16:17

    This one is a bit different and love it - very original and I think will be very versatile and a welcome addition to any craft collection.

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  13. foxyg2 November 2017 at 16:17

    Great card and dies.

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  14. Karen Drew2 November 2017 at 16:23

    Love the originality and versatility of this die. Being able to use it as a background and also a grid for adding your sentiment in a typewriter font. So clever. This is definitely on my wish list
    Luv
    Karen xx

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  15. Rosemary Stickland2 November 2017 at 16:37

    A very useful die set, and the card is fab
    Rosemary xx

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  16. Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda2 November 2017 at 16:39

    Hi Sue, wow!!! I've still got and old typewriter it's black and I love it!!!
    This die will be used again and again!!!
    Have a good one!!!
    Loopy Lyndaxxx

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  17. Crewe Trish2 November 2017 at 16:39

    Hello Sue
    Just back from the NEC so tired but it was it was lovely just to see your dies in real life none of the shops around me sell creative expressions.
    Pam at least your managers will now realise you are no walk over.

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  18. Unknown2 November 2017 at 16:42

    Dear Sue,

    Looks fabulous!

    Love,
    Donita

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  19. Brenda 2 November 2017 at 16:53

    Hi Sue, what a unique and clever die this is.
    My mind is on overtime working out the possibilities of designs I could get from this one die and that's without popping the letters back in.
    Hugs Brenda xxx

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  20. Ann Topp2 November 2017 at 16:56

    Good Afternoon Sue. Omg memories... memories. Reminds me of my first typewriter..... somewhere in my head tells me it is still sitting hidden in the back of our outside shed. It will be rusty as hell I know.....but maybe you could send some of that magic of yours to clean it up. Good luck with your new launch Sue. Someone is going to be very lucky. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  21. Jan.moogie2 November 2017 at 16:58

    WOW still fabulous dies and ideas Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  22. Anonymous2 November 2017 at 17:05

    Hi Sue. This is a gorgeous card for any body Male or female. This is a super die and will stand alone or be mixed with many other die's. Another one which is going to be very versatile.
    Best Wishes.
    Denise T x

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  23. Janet in Menston2 November 2017 at 17:25

    Unusual die, but goes well with the industrial chic dies & the grid looks greate on its own.

    Janet Wilson in Menston

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  24. karenlotty2 November 2017 at 17:28

    A brilliant idea Very useful

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  25. Welsh Dors2 November 2017 at 17:36

    Hi Sue,
    Really like the idea of a circular grid, so useful.
    Best wishes
    Dorianne

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  26. Owlish2 November 2017 at 17:37

    Hi SUE
    Another great card love the vertsatility of this Die
    JOY Xx

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  27. Barbara Gosden2 November 2017 at 17:46

    Hi Sue
    A lovely card and intriguing dies. Can think of lots of uses for them.
    B xx

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  28. Sunnybec2 November 2017 at 18:03

    Gosh, this brings back memories! I learnt to touch type on a manual typewriter... typing to music.... a, s d, f..... ; l k j - I can still hear the teacher reciting that and the music playing in the back ground!!! That tells you I am old ROFL. Thanks for another lovely giveaway. Linda

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  29. Littlelamb2 November 2017 at 18:08

    Hi Sue. Can remember well using a manual typewriter many moons ago. This looks a very useful die and obviously can also be used as a stencil. Thank you. Even though you have to change when the meeting is Zpam so glad you won't be going alone. Hugs to everyone who needs them. Must go and look at the next launch now.

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  30. ursula2 November 2017 at 18:10

    Another die that I can see so many possibilities, have just bought the alphabet die set, this one is similar, great...a lovely card here Sue...luv Ursula xx

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  31. Betty McAlister2 November 2017 at 18:12

    Another great card Sue. Goes so well with the Industrial Chic dies. Xx

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  32. TDQ Karen2 November 2017 at 18:17

    Great set I can see this being really popular xx

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  33. Yvonne H2 November 2017 at 18:23

    Good evening Sue,
    Lovely card today with a Art Deco feel to it. Yvonne xx

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  34. Croquet Queen x2 November 2017 at 18:26

    Hi Sue,

    WooHoo, exciting connotations with this one!
    As a background it's brilliant and the possibilities for the word grid making super-duper personalised cards is jaw dropping, a defo for me!

    Krafty Runner x

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  35. Narrowboat girl2 November 2017 at 18:34

    Love the card Sue. I am not a big fan of the steam punk look but this one just works

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  36. Glennis F2 November 2017 at 18:47

    Interesting concept, but very useful!

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  37. Pussycats2 November 2017 at 18:52

    hello Sue and all.. Such a different style like I have not seen before with the Typewriter Grid Alphabet die set. I think it will make such a different back ground and another great die for mens cards.
    Wendy

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  38. Karen K2 November 2017 at 18:56

    Hi Sue
    Yep. Another die set for my collection.
    Love
    Karen in Telford xx

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  39. Yorks butterfly2 November 2017 at 18:58

    Hi Sue, this is different, was not sure about it until I saw the card you make using it and not I think it great and think it will be a 'go to die'
    Wendyx

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  40. Alice (scrAPpamondo)2 November 2017 at 19:08

    Oh my, this is my favorite die set of the release!!! Brilliant!! You has been so clever thinking to the letters in the circles and the grid! Really a fabulous idea, very useful and versatile!!! LOVE it! Your delightful card shows the grid so well!

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  41. Dragonsnap22 November 2017 at 19:12

    Fabulous card and die set. I too learned to type on an upright Remington so this brings back memories. The first time I used an electric typewriter I ended up with two lines of one letter but it didn’t take long to sort out how much pressure to apply and it was definitely easier than the manual.
    D xx

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  42. Lyn Cleasby2 November 2017 at 19:19

    Great card, Sue. Love the typewriter letters and numbers and that the grid can be used on its own. I don't miss using a manual typewriter but the look of this set reminds me of the changes that have taken place in my life time.

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  43. craftynanna2 November 2017 at 19:23

    Great die Sue and the card is fabulous, hugs Johanna Ash

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  44. Scottydog2 November 2017 at 19:41

    Very versatile die, so many uses. Thanks Sue.

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  45. Anonymous2 November 2017 at 19:55

    Hi Sue,
    What a brilliant idea - love it.
    Beverley W

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  46. Anonymous2 November 2017 at 19:58

    Superb background die Sue And card hits all the right spots for me.
    VCCumbria xx

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  47. cheryl brown2 November 2017 at 19:58

    Hi Sue,

    Very interesting dies to make your brain cells work. Fabulous card too.

    Love 7 hugs
    Cheryl xxx

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  48. Nanny Jo2 November 2017 at 20:21

    WOW!! I love that background, Sue!!And the alphabet letters are a great bonus! :) Nanny Jo N Ireland

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  49. Jackie T2 November 2017 at 20:27

    Hi Sue another stunning card and amazing dies. I love the Alphabet Grid I think I need this one too. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  50. Sandy G2 November 2017 at 20:28

    Hi Sue
    A fabulous card and die set. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs.

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  51. Theresa2 November 2017 at 21:07

    that makes a great stencil too. versatile, hugs xx

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  52. Tres2 November 2017 at 21:21

    Hi Sue. I love your card. I love the colours you have used to. Your new Typewriter Alphabet Grid die looks fab !!! Thank you for sharing. Lots of love to you Sue from Tres x x x

    Lots of love to everyone from Tres x x x

    Tres from Orpington x x x

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  53. Netty The Runner2 November 2017 at 21:31

    Another great die Sue, so useful.
    Annette x

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  54. Eunice (Canada)2 November 2017 at 21:48

    Very cool!! I can think of so many ways that this die can be used!!!! A must have.

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  55. Ann2 November 2017 at 22:21



    Hi Sue

    Fabulous card and ooooh this die set reminds me of the old underwood typewriter

    that I learnt how to type on. This die set of alphabets and the grid is so

    versatile.

    Hugs Annx without an "e"

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  56. Pawprintx42 November 2017 at 22:24

    I just got the Alphabet Grid and do love it. I can't tell (assuming yes) that the letters come out so they could be rearranged. I would want to color them in with a white pen.
    Everyone, hope that this has been a good day for you,
    Stephanie K
    SC/USA

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  57. Marianne's Craftroom2 November 2017 at 22:24

    What a great idea, so useful

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  58. Lynne L2 November 2017 at 22:35

    Hi Sue fabulous card and die so many uses for this one I LOVE IT!
    LYNNE L HAVERFORDWEST

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  59. brandco2450@gmail.com2 November 2017 at 23:00

    Love, love this die! It's so versatile! AND I have a real need for it!!!

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  60. Muriel2 November 2017 at 23:01

    Hi Sue and all
    Where do you get these fabulous ideas from? Your imagination is amazing. Yes, used to be a typist and lots of memories here.
    Great card, another fabulous background too
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  61. rosiejt2 November 2017 at 23:16

    What an interesting die set!

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  62. Barbara2 November 2017 at 23:18

    Amazing card Sue, really different and unique!
    Love this die and is now top of my list.

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  63. Liz2 November 2017 at 23:28

    Fabulous card. I've seen this die set online and it's great to see how it can be used. This one is definitely going on my wish list!

    Liz Cavill - Crafty Sunflower xx

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  64. stitchingranny2 November 2017 at 23:36

    Fabulous, lots.of alphas out there but I've seen nothing like this before
    Hugs. Helen. Stitchingranny xx

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  65. Tooth Fairy Jo2 November 2017 at 23:38

    Hello Sue
    Fantastic card using so many of your new dies as a backdrop to your typewriter grid. It's definitely going on my wish list, I love the fact that you can use it as a stand alone die, independently of the letters.
    Still on catch-up will read all the comments later.
    Love and hugs for all
    Saba xxx

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  66. Dawn Holben3 November 2017 at 01:03

    Sue this is a fab die, these is going to be so useful for so many cards.
    I love the idea of this. Well done for coming with some fab dies.

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  67. Cathie3 November 2017 at 02:54

    Wow, this is awesome. Will have a great deal of fun with this one.

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  68. BridgetCG3 November 2017 at 06:03

    Hello Sue, this die is great, so many ideas are now in my head how to put it to use. Your card is lovely and shows a great combination of this and other dies. Bx

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  69. Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts3 November 2017 at 06:21

    Wow love it what a great idea xx

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  70. hazel young3 November 2017 at 06:27

    Fantastic card and die set, what a brilliant idea xx hazel

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  71. Debra Kenworthy3 November 2017 at 06:39

    Fantastic idea for a background die! So useful too. x

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  72. Unknown3 November 2017 at 06:56

    Hi Sue
    Another useful die and the card is lovely
    Catherine V94 xx

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  73. Anonymous3 November 2017 at 06:56

    GM Sue. This is fab. On my list! CraftyClareW

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  74. JAO3 November 2017 at 07:12

    Great card Sue, useful new dies.

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  75. Chris Curry3 November 2017 at 07:25

    Finally manage to get to see the rest of your launch and wow, what a fantastic idea for a die set Sue. Just brilliant. A set any crafter would love to have. Thank you Sue. On to the next one now. Xx

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  76. susyjune3 November 2017 at 07:42

    Another wow card ,just great thankyou

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  77. carol edwards3 November 2017 at 07:48

    Hello Sue, this die is so nostalgic, it brings back lots of memories to many I'm sure. Great die set. Carol x

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  78. Unknown3 November 2017 at 07:49

    WOW, don’t think I need to say anything else

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  79. CraftySuetoo3 November 2017 at 07:54

    Hi Sue. This typewriter brings back lots of memories! Sue xxx

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  80. Jean Z3 November 2017 at 07:59

    Hi Sue, lovely card and great die idea. love Jean Z xxx

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  81. lindyloo123 November 2017 at 17:43

    Love these dies, so versatile!

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  82. sandieann213 November 2017 at 18:11

    Rewriting my comment as my sister said it didn't make sense! Just a spelling mistake. Gosh, this is a great set!

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  83. Di3 November 2017 at 20:06


    Hi Sue,
    Great card, love the grid background, goes well with the Industrial Chic dies.
    Cheers,
    Di B.x
    Tasmania.

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  84. Laura O4 November 2017 at 00:11

    Another stunning die and great card. Love the way all the letters come out separate. Laura O Springfield

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  85. Denise Bryant4 November 2017 at 04:32

    Awesome alpha and number set!
    Denise in CA.

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  86. Marianna Hammer4 November 2017 at 08:10

    This card is absolutely one of the best this year! And thank you for the video on how to do it. Love the dies!

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  87. Anonymous4 November 2017 at 09:37

    These die are great, so many uses.
    Sue James.

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  88. Unknown4 November 2017 at 09:44

    very clever use of the dies

    Vie
    x

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  89. Anonymous4 November 2017 at 10:33

    Hi Sue, how great . Brings back memories of learning to touch type. WakeyL

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  90. Helen Bell4 November 2017 at 13:30

    Hi Sue and everyone

    Love this. I saved up my pocket money to buy my first typewriter from Boots, my sister got some discount on it for me as she worked there. A few years later when I started work, I won a competition and vouchers for Argos, so I bought an electric one with two colours!! Did I think it was brill? In fact I have recently seen it when hubby emptied the lift. Still can’t bear to part with it, although I hate how ‘typed’ words look now compared to computer print. Sorry.....I’ve reminised too much.
    This die will be a winner with many as it will be so useful.

    Love Helen xxx

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  91. Pattyb4 November 2017 at 15:13

    Brings back memories of my first typewriter when I was a little girl! Love it sue!
    Your card really shows it off!
    Hugs, Pattyb

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  92. Robin Sachs4 November 2017 at 16:30

    Hi Sue,
    Fabulous card and die set. A must have.

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  93. Craftcornucopia4 November 2017 at 22:01

    Yet another versatile die concept, Sue. Well done!

    Diane in Wales

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  94. Unknown5 November 2017 at 08:25

    Hi sue.

    Oooooh this is really different. Love how u come up with the concepts for the does x

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  95. Anonymous5 November 2017 at 08:49

    FROM CHERYL INFINITY -

    Hi Sue
    Your new Industrial Chic Steampunk dies are stupendous, I love them!! I look forward to more Steampunk influenced additions to this range.

    Please add me to the draw for this fab grid die.

    Cheryl Infinity

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  96. Rosie5 November 2017 at 09:19

    Really brings back memories of when i first started learning to type....many moons ago. It is a perfect die Sue and love the card too....Love Rosie from Chorley...xxx

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  97. julie laz5 November 2017 at 12:09

    Hi sue, now this is a fantastic die to have, the things you could do with this die wow crafty hugs Julie laz xxx

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  98. Craftychris6 November 2017 at 12:49

    This is another versatile and useful wonderful die! Love the way you have used it on your fab card! Craftychris in Bournemouth xxx

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  99. Unknown7 November 2017 at 18:24

    Hi Sue

    Another very useful and versatile die set. I like how it works so well with the other new dies.
    With Best Wishes

    Elaine Ann

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  100. TracyM #677310 November 2017 at 04:11

    WONDERFUL card, SO MANY DIE-lightful accents!
    WOW - the Typewriter Grid Alphabet really is the A-Z of AWESOME - LOVE the GROOVY circle grid and the font of the alphas ... the creative options are ENDLESS and EXCITING :)

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