Saturday 6 January 2018

Twinkle Twinkle Card




Hi crafters!   How about a cute shaker card for a new baby, that would certainly be different!


The winner of this week's Wednesday Card Giveaway is:

Jan Sayer!!!

Congratulations!  Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your card.







The finished dimensions are 7" x  8 1/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x






86 comments:

Pam said...

Beautiful card Sue. Perfect for a new baby.
Congratulations to our lucky winner, Jan, enjoy your card.
Marie, congratulations on the safe arrival of your great granddaughter, does she have a name yet. I hope you get to see her very soon and have lots of cuddles.
Elaine, I was happy to read your post that Andrew was responding to the hospital care and was feeling more comfortable. He is a fighter your boy and with the support of his consultant I hope the funded treatment is restored, esoecially as the consultant is confident it will work. Loved that he calls us his crafting fan club, we are all rooting for him and waiting for good news soon.
Thank you Helen for your kind words, I hope you and hubby are feeling better.
Maureen hope you are feeling better too, is George playing Nursey to you now.
Donita, what a lovely surprise from your late Mum, hope you get a lot of pleasure from using the papers and some hapoy memories too.
Barbara, I wish you a happy 2018 where you can rebuild your life without him, you deserve so much better., he deserves what he got.
Saba and hubby, safe journey home, take care.
The twins brought Dave over yesterday, he looks more like his old self, much better but will not drink water still. Gave him a mix of water coloured with milk and he drank some of that. He is a funny little dog snores when he is sleeping.
My basket of heated healing hugs is open, help yourselves to as many as required, it is everlasting., sending some to poorly and missing friends too.

Steph Cotterill said...

Morning Sue. Happy Saturday. And a very happy Saturday to Jan, first winner of 2018, enjoy your gorgeous gift from Sue.
Loving today's sample Sue, almost a serene welcome to baby after his/her long journey into the unknown. I love this set of dies, and not only have I used them as clouds I've used the plain cloud as a hill, and cut the various size stars in the most pretty card and used them to decorate our 2ft real Christmas tree lol along with last year's baby deer, oh yes, we know how to push the boat out lol, there seemed no point in going OTT this year considering we were spending little time here over the season of festivities, so when I say your dies are extremely versatile I've turned clouds into hills and the stars into 'home decor' kind of ! Can't say I don't try lol. Anyway I'm so looking forward to watching your tutorial a little later I do love watching them and seeing a pro at work ☺
My Saturday hugs are on their way along with much love and thanks for your inspiration xx

JAO said...

Sweet card and soft colours.

TDQ Karen said...

Lovely cute little card, Congratulations to Jan xx

Jan on the Fosse said...

Good Morning Sue
Love this new baby card. So sweet.
Congratulations Jan enjoy your gift.
Jan x

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you a sweet card for a little one.
Great video too.
Congratulations to Jan.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

hollyberry said...

Gorgeous card for a new baby. Congratulations to Jan.

Dorothy Cattanach said...

Such a sweet card for the little ones. Hope you and everyone had a lovely Christmas Sue, and a god New year to all too.
Thank you for sharing with us Sue.
Dorothy Cattanach.
xxx

CraftySuetoo said...

Good morning Sue. Cute card, love the shaker cloud.
Congratulations Jan on your win. Echoing Pam's comments this morning to keep this post short. Hugs to all. Sue xxx

hazel young said...

Beautiful new baby card xx hazel

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, cute card for a new baby.

Barbara V

Chris Curry said...

A very sweet and different card for a new baby. Thank you Sue, stay warm this weekend. Xx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh this card is so cute, I love the sentiment die on here, it could also be used on a Christmas card (dare I say the C word so early ha ha!!). Will watch the video later as intrigued to see what you have used in the shaker part as I cannot make it out on the picture, might be the glitter flakes or something, anyway I will find out.

Pam I reiterate all you have said above, you condense it all so well, and what a wonderful crafting club we are here, Andrew is correct in that.

Congratulations to Jan on your win and also to Marie on your new arrival.

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

DeCor said...

Lovely card today Sue. So sweet and perfect for a baby card.

Marion Scott said...

Such a cute card and a great keepsake for a new baby.
Congratulations to Jan Sayer on your win
Marion S x

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue,
A lovely soft, sweet design with a great shaker element.
Congratulations to Jan on her win, enjoy your beautiful card. X

PharmacyMichele said...

Lovely card today, so cute.

Congrats to the card winner.

Michele

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card, cute sentiment.
Congrats to Jan.
B xx

cheryl brown said...

Morning Sue,

What an adorable card for a new arrival, will watch the video later when I have finished my shopping trip.

Love 7 hugs
Cheryl xxx

nattyboots said...

Hi Sue
What a beautiful car Sue ,i love those fluffy clouds .

Marie , Huge congratulations on your Great Granddaughter .

Helen Bell, Thank you for your lovely comment Andrew and Pam have had virtual hugs before i think he even sent her a big smacker at one time but i will tell him about the heated hugs today and feel sure he will have a few .

Myra ,In the village where i live we have a Choir called {The Choir That Can't Sing } i was amazed when i saw them on the Television ,so singing song or prayers in whatever key they will be heard wherever . xx

Carmen , i love your choir of Prayers Andrew will be so pleased . xx

Donita , you have a lovely way with words , i love reading your comments .You must be so pleased to have found your Mums stash enjoy !

PP reading your post i had to smile as my 3 boys are all good on the BBQ,think it must be a man thing.

Saba and Hubby ,hope you are nearly home now ,take care xxx

Pam i am so pleased Dave is on the mend , our Lance would never have his meal unless he saw you stir it up ,they can be so funny at times . Have you got the heating on at work now ?

A big thank you to all Andrews Crafting Fan Club { far too many to mention by name } but i have wrote all your messages down and will pass them on today ,

Will echo Pam again today.
Take care everyone .
Elaine H X

margaret driscoll said...

Hello Sue
Deep Frost this morning chilly too!
Pretty baby card I need to watch the Video now!
Congratulations to Jan!
Love Marg

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
Oh my what a cute card! I love the squiggle with the hanging star and really enjoyed watching the video.
Congratulations Jan!
Hugs x
Heather T

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. A lovely cute card for this morning. And how appropriate for Marie and her new addition to the family.... Congratulations. I love the simplicity of it.. and with colour changes would be for girl as well. Or lovely yellow and gold to cheer someone up.
Sixth day today so our tree and decorations come down today. I must be the only one in our street with mine still up, but I was brought up to appreciate tradition.... my mother was a great believer in tradition, I always remember when I had my first baby,....my wonderful son Andrew....she told me that after I had him I was not allowed into her house until I had been to church !!!. I have no idea why..... she never said..... but believe me I had to do it before I could go into her house. God rest her soul she was the best mother and my greatest friend.... Has anyone else heard of this.
Congratulations to the lucky winner this morning. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Beautiful welcome to a new Bub Sue, will watch video later.
Congratulations Jan, that lovely pink and white card with the amazing flowers, enjoy!!
Thank you again Pam , you have said it all
Hugs
Muriel x

Unknown said...

Good Morning Sue

Such a pretty idea for a New Baby card today. absolutely lovely.

Congratulations to you Jan enjoy your card.

Crafty Hugs
Heather xx

Unknown said...

Love this card perfect for a new baby love the soft colours congratulations to the winner.
Catherine V94xx

Mavis L said...

Hi This card is perfect as
I need to do a baby boy card
but will need to buy the dies
Beautiful card. Mavis L x

karenlotty said...

A very different New Baby card I love it

Pussycats said...

Good Morning Sue and all.. Such a cute card this morning . Its great shaker card for a new baby. I will watch the video later , Congratulations to Jan.
Crafty hugs and well wishes to all.... Wendy

Yvonne H said...

Good morning Sue,
Such a lovely cute card for baby. Congratulations to Jan. Yvonne xx

June Horrocks said...

Hi sue a beautiful card thank you all the baby cards you bring us are stunning
Congrats to our winner
Love June Horrocks xxxx

Anne said...

Jan will be thrilled with her win this morning.
A cut card today, Sue.

Anne (Northampton)

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - such a different baby card to send. It's really delightful. Wish I had a reason to send one! Best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Izzy said...

Hi Sue,

What a sweet clean and simple card for baby and I loved your little bit of penwork that dangles the tiny star from the sentiment, so cute!

Congratulations to Jan, enjoy that beautiful card...

Fluffycat - thanks for that reminder - I had forgotten that die set!...although the arrangement of apertures in the Celebrations Shadow Box is very similar, maybe they're just slightly different sizes...

Elaine - keep us updated, hope Andrew's funded treatment is re-instated quickly...

Izzy

ahappycrafter50 said...

Well Sue, what a huge surprise! Thank you so much as I loved Wednesday’s card. Even more so as I arrived in New Zealand to see my son, daughter-in-law and 2 little grandchildren this afternoon NZ time. What a great and happy day. Anne has just emailed me to let me know as I wasn’t going to check blogs until tomorrow as I’m very tired after such a long journey. Thank you again.
Jan
Northampton

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue lovely baby card so cute!I'm sorry I don't know what happened to the comment I posted yesterday it seems to have disappeared must be the Internet gremlins!
Congratulations to Jan enjoy your prize also congratulations to Marie P on the birth of your Great grand daughter Hope you get some cuddles soon!
Elaine thank goodness Andrew is in hospital & feeling more comfortable he certainly is a fighter let's hope & pray he gets his treatment soon were all fighting alongside him!
Donita how special to find something your Mum saved for you enjoy using it
Sending good wishes to all especially our poorly & missing friends

Yorks butterfly said...

Morning Sue, this is different, but so cute, a great baby card
Wendyx

Diane Green said...

Hi Sue
What a great card today and one that will be cherished and kept by parents for many years. Who doesn't love a shaker card. Those clouds are so cute. Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
Congratulations Jan on winning the card xxx
Pam echoing your comments today, good to hear Dave is improving, he sounds such a cutie xxx
Elaine sending hugs to you Andrew and Helen xxx
Donita what a lovely gift from your mum, something to make you smile xxx

BenteS said...

Lovely baby card :))
Thanks for the video!

Netty The Runner said...

Lovely card Sue, perfect to welcome a new baby into the world.
Annette x

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Very sweet card and perfect for that new born....

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a gorgeous baby card. Beautiful clouds with a shaker and tiny stars. Thanks for the video. Congratulations to the lucky card winner.

stitchingranny said...

What a sweet baby card Sue. Congratulations to Jan on winning the beautiful card that was given away last Wednesday.

Hugs Helen xx

Anonymous said...

A charming delightful card Sue so fresh looking xx

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Very cute. love Jean Z xxxx

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a really sweet new baby card, love all the different sized stars. Quick and informative video, thanks.

Pam - glad you have seen Dave and that he is improving.
Elaine - pleased to hear Andrew is comfortable, I hope he gets the treatment he needs very soon. Hugs for you all.
Marie P - sorry I missed your post, Congratulations Great Grandmamma!
Jan Sayer - Congratulations on being the first Wednesday Winner this year. Enjoy your stay in NZ and your beautiful card should be waiting for you on your return home.

Frances

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Oh that is cute

Kate's Cards said...

Aaaaw so sweet! xxx

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, lovely baby card, I’m not a fan of shaker cards but could change this to a non shaker quite easily thank you for the inspiration.
Well done to days card winner, enjoy.
Donita, you will enjoy your gift from your mum, she was always thinking of you.
Take care everyone, Jess xx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Super sweet, and love the shaker cloud!!

CraftyJo said...

So cute :)

Crafty Cruiser said...

Sooo cute! Truly delightful. Congratulations to Jan.
Doreen R

Lynn Dalby said...

Hello Sue.

This is adorable and so simple, truly lovely. Thanks for sharing.

Congratulations Jan Sayer.

Best wishes

Scottydog said...

What a different card for a baby, can imagine the parents having fun with the shaker! Thank you Sue.

Congratulations on your win Jan & enjoy your time in New Zealand - a beautiful country.

Ann (top cards) wayback a mother received a blessing after the birth of her child, when she returned to the church. This was called churching & was quite common especially in the Catholic Church.

Jackie T said...

Hi Sue this is a stunning card I love it. Those dies are so special. I really like shaker cards. Have a great weekend. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue
I really love this cute card!....and even better I have all of the dies to try & recreate this!! Only problem is I don’t know anyone that’s expecting!! 😀 Well I can make it so that’s it’s there ready when needed! Problem solved!! 😄 xx
Love
Sam
xxxx

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. What a really cute card, simple but so effective.

Lisbeth

ursula said...

Another cutie card today, thank you..luv Ursula xx

KarinsArtScrap said...

it's a beautiful and sweet card Sue
Gr Karin

P Austen said...

Lovely soft colours and different too.
Congratulations to Jan. Have a great weekend Sue and everybody. Hugs xx Pauline

Jean said...

Just darling!

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
what an adorable card. So lovely, I want to hug it (I know, sometimes I have some very strange ideas).
Hugs, Rose

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Thank you for the great video of this adorable baby card, I love to watch you craft. Congratulations to Jan on winning Sue's beautiful card, have a great time in New Zealand
Pam echoing you and glad Dave is improving
Elaine caring hugs to you Andrew and all the family

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Pawprintx4 said...

Such a cute, sweet card and as my son and daughter inlaw are due in April, these baby cards hold more interest for me. As Stephanie C. pointed out, the dies could be used for other projects also.
Elaine, so glad that Andrew is doing better. We are all pulling for him, here.
Pam, Dave sounds like a cutie on the mend. I had a pug that snored...kind of comforting background noise like a clock ticking.
Donita, what a nice surprise. The papers sound beautiful. Glad the green "bomb" wasn't confiscated.
Jan, I am jealous. A trip to New Zealand AND a Sue Wilson card. Enjoy both.
Everyone, have a good Saturday!
Stephanie K
SC/USA

Eunice said...

What a gorgeous card Sue, would love to try this one and send it to me niece!!!!

Val Jones said...

Oh Sue how adorable. Really cute.
Congratulation's to the lucky winner.
Love Val in Spainxxx

Jan.moogie said...

Stunning card Sue and thanks to my darling hubby one I can reproduce as he got me the dies for Christmas. Have a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

sued99 said...

Really cute card. X

Betty McAlister said...

Gorgeous baby card Sue. Easily adapted for many other occasions.
Congratulations to Jan on your win and have a great time in New Zealand with your family. Xx

Rosemary Stickland said...

Gorgeous card, really cute.
Rosemary xx

Di said...


Hi Sue,
A beautiful CAS card that is so cute. Love the stars and clouds and the shaker, gorgeous.
Cheers,
Di B. x
Tasmania.

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
Just a quick comment today I have been out all day and am really tired but this is a lovely card and as Stephanie says it lends itself to more than just card making.
Elaine huggles to you and your family.Donita your mother must have loved you but found it difficult to show it.

Littlelamb said...

Lovely card today Sue and we are to have a new baby in the family later this year. My 2nd Gt.grandchild. Had a busy day today. Glad Dave is on the mend Pam and echoing your comments. You will be in the warm for the next few days and hopefully the heating will be fixed very soon. Elaine sending hugs and prayers to all your family.

barbara macaskill said...

Congratulations Jan! Thank you Pam for your kind words!
Sue~This is such a sweet card! Perfect to welcome a precious baby into the world! TFS!

Berina RGA said...

Congrats Jan! Such a pretty card Sue! Looks so pretty.

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue
A really delightful card, so pretty!
Lesley S x

Unknown said...

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
A Very Quick Short Comment, We’ve Been Extremely Busy All Day,
I Love Today’s Exceptional Card I Love The Colour Combination Plus The
Exceptional Cutting Dies, The Clouds/Stars Plus The Cloud Shaker It’s Such A Fun Card
Thank You For Sharing Also The Fabulous Video Tutorial Always Extremely Informative
Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
Love From Sam xxx
Congratulations Jan Enjoy Your Wednesday Gift Card....................

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue and everyone

Yet another cute card. Those clouds look so fluffy!

Congratulations Jan on winning the gorgeous card. Enjoy your holiday in New Zealand, and enjoy receiving Sues card once you get home.x

Pam, We are beginning to feel better thank you, ( and for your hugs). X

Elaine, I'm glad Andrew and Pam have exchanged virtual hugs before and I laughed at the big smacker that he sent her. I'm sure he will take comfort in those lovely heated ones! Not to mention all the other types he is being sent from the rest of his Crafting Fan Club. I hope he is still being kept comfortable. Oh yes, and remember to take a few yourself and for Helen too. X

Donita, sorry forgot to say yesterday how nice that your mother had stashed away that tube of papers just for you. I hope it gives you some comfort and enjoyment of using it. X

Love to all Helen xxx

Dawn Holben said...

Sue this is wonderful and so cute, i love the clouds and the detail on them.

Myra said...

Hello Sue,
I watched the video and as usual many a hint and tip to help along the way! The tip to smear the glue was one and the little star at the end of a squiggle is inspired!! The card is lovely and I’m looking at the Dies in a new light!! Do pardon the pun! I have put all my stars from your Dies together as I now have lots but they all are well used! All go together beautifully too! Thank you!
Saba and her husband are safely home! It’s always good to get that text! Friends are precious aren’t they!
Maureen is feeling better today , nearly back to normal - well - normal for Maureen! I wouldn’t be so cheeky if she was still unwell.
I passed on messages to both and they sent thanks to all .
Pam - Dave as a dogs name I can cope with but don’t let him turn into a cat!! Lol! Aren’t dogs funny sometimes! Our Labrador , sadly no longer with us, once licked a toad!! She was very sick indeed ! Vet suggested scrambled eggs when she was getting better! Even the water dish had been removed! Forever after if she heard me beating eggs she sat at my feet and drooled!!
Elaine - thinking of you, Andrew and Helen! I’m sure we must make Andrew smile and it never hurts to smile even when unwell. X
Laine - I miss you . Sending lots of love!
Love to all on this lovely blog!
Myra ( Friend of Maureen!) xxx

Viki Banaszak said...

This is adorable! SO precious!

CCM said...

Hi Sue,
Adorable baby card.I love the clean and simple look!So cute.

Congratulations to Jan!

Elaine - Hope Andrew had a better day, and you as well.We'll continue to pray and think about you all.
Mayra - Thanks for the update on our friends Saba & Maureen. Hope they will be back on the blog soon.
Marie P., Donita - Where are you?

Extremily cold here.Windchill values of minus 30 to minus 35 are forecast for this evening into Sunday morning. However Sunday will be the last day of the recent cold snap as temperatures moderate throughout the day and with a much milder week expected.Hope they are right this time.

Hugs to you all,
Still a newbie to Craft / not longer the newest, or the only across the pond Wilsonette
Carmen-Dorothy

Latenight SandyH said...

Such a cute baby card. Love the star dangling from the sentiment.

Congratulations to Jan on winning Wednesday's pretty card. Enjoy your holiday in New Zealand.
Anne Toppcards, my Mum talked of 'being churched' after her babies were born. A new mother thanked God for a safe delivery.
Take care everyone.

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, what a brilliant Baby card, love the idea. Well done Jan on winning the giveaway card. Take care all. Bx

Fikreta said...

Beautiful card

Kathryn West said...

Love this! I think we are past most of the babies in the family now but I might still have to get these dies "just in case" of course.....!