Hi bloggers! I have to admit, this one is for me today! I have been battling the dreaded first cold of the new year and it has been a doozie! I am pleased to say, that I have finally turned the corner and I am now on the mend, but I was beginning to wonder if I was ever going to get here! LOL On to the card, I started by creating a background for the tree. On
coconut white card, I used one of the clouds as a stencil and sponged
Tumbled Glass distress ink over it while moving it around. I added a few die cut clouds on top from the
Rain or Shine set. I cut the
Majestic Tree next, cutting the trunk out of tan card, then lightly sponging
Vintage photo over it and the tree head out of green card (from my stash) . I lifted the leaves upwards and glued the trunk on top, then into the centre of the background. I used the
Garden Gate set to cut an extended fence and glued it in front of the tree. I cut a wide white frame using the
Double Pieced Noble Squares, added mounting foam and attached it over the scene. I added more of the fence to the top of the frame like it had been continued out of the scene. I also added a single cloud and the sentiment was cut out of sky blue card and added to the top of the frame. White on white mats and layers completed the card. The finished dimensions are 8" x 8" in size. All for now, Sue x
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96 comments:
Lovely card Sue, very beautiful., love this tree.
Elaine, you must be so frustrated at the lack of progress from Andrews care team. I hope this situation is rectified very soon for him and he is in less pain. You know you have my total support, you can email me at home to chat if you want to when you have time. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family .hugs to you and Andrew.
Helen I'm glad you are well enough to make a card, it was a complicated relationship wasn't it.
Littlelamb I renewed my licence online too, it was so easy.
Donita, happy days ahead fir you holiday ung with your dad in Florida, enjoy yourselves.
I had a callback from the Admissions Sister yesterday, she has transferred me to another surgeons list, her go-to surgeon. I need to see him in clinic so sending an appointment then we can move forward. I think that is progress, Howrah.
Steph, hope Andy is feeling better, hope you don't get the dreaded virus too.
Take care everyone, stay warm and well. Hugs to all, esoecially our many poorly and missing friends.
Hello Sue, sorry to hear you have not been well, glad to hear that you are better now. Love this card, and the die set is great, can be used in so many ways. The fence idea is brilliant too. Have a good day everyone. Bx
Love the tree. Hope you’re feeling much better soon, Sue.
Jan
Northampton
Hi Sue
I love this card and the dies are gorgeous. Sorry you have not been well, hope your recovery is speedy
Pat x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, such a beautiful card today, but sorry to hear you have been caught by this dreadful flu, I wish you a very quick recovery, you sound like you are on the road to better health.
Pam I reiterate all you have said above, good news about the other surgeon, let's hope that you get a quick appointment and get it sorted out very soon, yes I know it is daunting but it has to be done. Elaine, my thoughts as always are with you, Hellen and Andrew, xx
Donita have a wonderful time in Florida with you Dad, it is such a beautiful place.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Helllo Sue and all
Lovely get wellcard and could be coloured for any season.
Hope you are 100% soon Sue
Hugs
Muriel x
gorgeous tree and card Sue
Gr Karin
Lovely card Sue, glad your cold is on is way out.
Did'nt knew this expression... (english is only my third language after dutch and french...)
Lovely card, anf fine you are getting better!
Nancy
Morning Sue.
I am so sorry you have been ill, I do hope you will soon be well.
Todays card is lovely.
Take care and keep warm Kitty.
Hi Sue. Sorry to read you've been so unwell. This beast has caught so many people by surprise and literally floored them, having no immune system due to the strong meds I take these nasty bugs really frighten me but life is life and there is no escape of they want you they get you, but I'm equally pleased to read your slowly getting there, it's not nice to think that our bubbly Sue has lost her bubbles, but this sample has made our poorly friend's feel a little better I'm sure of that, but you can all keep your blog bugs to yourselves thank you very much 💖
talking of which I hear movement from my own bug beast bless him !
Unfortunately due to the beast entering our home my time has been taken up with filling hot water bottles, heating wheat bags and sympathetic smiles and no crafting, so this gorgeous tree is still waiting to be planted on to card so I enjoyed watching Lisa play the past few days with this lovely die. It's a good job you make so many samples Sue, so at least I hope the pressure was lifted for you and that days get brighter and better soon that goes out to all you poorly blog buddies.
Sending extra big hugs (from a distance) and lots of bug free love xxx
Hi Sue
Hope you are feeling better,I have a stinking cold at the moment.Love this card.
Jan x
Beautiful card. Sorry you have been under the weather Sue but glad to hear that you are on the mend.
Good Morning Sue and all. Sorry to hear you have not been well and glad to hear that your feeling better. Its a stunning card this morning . Lisa has been showing your tree die of beautifully.
Crafty hugs and well wishes to all.... Wendy
GM Sue. Fab card. Glad you are on the mend.
Glad you are on the mend again Sue and feeling better !
what a gorgeous tree x
Glad to hear you are feeling better :))
The card today is lovely, and that tree die is just so great.
Beautiful card today.
Sorry to hear that you’ve not been feeling well Sue but glad you’re over the worst now.
Michele
Morning Sue, Glad to hear youre feeling better. Likewise I caught it , probably from my husband, well, we blame them for everything, don't we. I will be off line for the next few days as we set out for South Africa this morning, arriving there on Saturday.
I liked the tree die when you introduced it. A lovely card for poorly friends. Take care. Hugs xx Pauline
Morning Sue, I am sorry to hear you have not been well, but pleased that you have now turned the corner. Take time to pamper yourself. Love today's card, would cheer anyone up.
Pam I hope you get your 'op' date soon, the waiting is horrible.
Elaine, thinking of you and Andrew and your family. I hope Andrew gets the treatment he is entitled to very soon. The whole saga sounds disgusting and very stressful.
Love Rosemarie X X
Hi Sue, beautiful card.sorry you’ve been feeling under the weather and glad you are beginning to feel better.
Barbara V
Hi Sue
Lovely card. Am sorry to hear you have been poorly. Me too. My “cold” started before Christmas, lasted all over the holiday period, then just as I was getting better, I caught another one!! Still feeling rough and wondering if it will ever end! So please take care.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
Hi Sue, pleased to hear you are feeling better, love todays card. Sending hugs x
Good morning Sue,
Sorry to read that your new year hasn't started well for you, I'm glad that you are rallying from the bug.
Today's card is lovely and makes me think of spring coming soon, so very uplifting, love the pierced details. X
So sorry to learn that you have been unwell but pleased that you are starting to feel a little better. Take care.
Today's card is lovely and would cheer anyone up.
Marion S x
Good morning Sue, sorry to hear you have been feeling poorly but pleased you have turned the corner and are on the mend. This card is definitely for you. I enjoyed watching Lisa playing with your dies, including this one, on Hochanda. Take care. Xx
Lovely card so glad you are feeling better love the little clouds x
Hi Sue - really feel for you as the colds going around at the moment seem to last forever but glad you are now on the mend. A very appropriate card this morning and have enjoyed watching Lisa using your dies on Hochanda. Sending best wishes to you
YvonneMayxx
Hi Sue,
Adore this tree, so understated and such stage presence as the focal element!
Glad to hear you're on the mend, this cold/flu has hit several of my friends really badly!
Krafty Runner x
Glad to hear you are getting better. Fab card
Sorry to hear you have the dreaded lurgy as it has hit quite a few of my friends and like you they are finding it takes longer to get rid, but hopefully you are on the mend so just a healing hug to help you on your way.
I had to buy this tree as soon as it was released is I have a thing about trees and now you have made this video I can join you step by step and we can play together ha ha. Thanks Sue and have a better health day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Good Morning Sue. I am so glad to hear you are feeling much better Sue. This dreaded bug is getting everyone down. Today's card is a lovelorn Sue and just so appropriate when y you,re not well. I love this tree die but I love the Family tree better...... that's the one that I have. And talking of the weather.... we have here at the moment the most horrible dark miserable morning, roll on spring I say.l
Sending best wishes to all. Kind regards. Ann Toppcards Leeds
Good Morning Sue. Glad yours is on the mend I am just
getting it will doe myself up and hope it goes.
Beautiful card. Mavis L x
Hi Sue
I'm sorry to hear you are under the weather, this nasty bug that's going around really does take hold doesn't it, I think mine lasted about 4 weeks before I suddenly realised I wasn't coughing anymore and was feeling brighter. I hope you feel better very soon. This cheerful tree card is lovely and would certainly brighten anyone's day. Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
Pam that's good news you are on another surgeons list so things might get moving. Echoing your comments today xxx
Elaine thinking of you all and sending big hugs xxx
Hi Sue
A lovely card. Sorry to hear you've been unwell, hope you are on the mend.
B xx
A very nice card Sue. Sorry to hear you haven't been well, but glad that you're now on the mend. xx
Hi sue sorry to hear you have been poorly this flue is awful my hubby was so ill with it
Glad you are feeling better I love this tree watching the demos yesterday it is a must have Lisa did you proud great demos take care of yourself sue
Love always xxxxx
Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card with your stunning tree. Glad to hear you are on the mend. Yvonne xx
Such an appropriate greeting on this lovely card, seems to be applying to most people on the blog! Sorry to hear you are one of them Sue, but pleased to hear you have turned the corner, roll on spring! Thank you so much for plodding on & giving us such an array of beautiful cards even though you weren't feeling 100%. We do appreciate it.
Morning Sue, sorry you haven’t been well, this dreadful bug that is going about really floors you, please take care.
Today’s card is just right for anyone feeling under the weather.
Take care everyone, Jess xx
A very lovely card Sue , i hope you get better soon .xx
A note of Apology
I am very sorry for offending persons on Sues blog i did not intend to offend or upset anyone .
I have had a word with Andrew and he thinks i have enough to worry about and does not want me worrying over this .
I feel i owe it to all Andrew's and my Friends to thank you all for your concerns ,prayers and well wishes , God Bless you all .
Elaine H X
Pleased to hear you are on the mend. xxx
Great card sue love the tree glad to hear you are on the mend .Laura O Springfield
Lovely card, Sue. hope you feel better soon.
Anne (Northampton)
Good morning Sue sorry to read you have been "under the weather" so your own card is very appropriate for yourself. Do get well soon love from Jackie xx
Hi Sue, Get well soon , I was ill all Christmas it is awful, Love the card. love Jean Z xxx
Good morning Sue lovely card I have recently bought the tree die but haven't had a chance to play with it yet Lisa made some fabulous cards with it on her shows yesterday Sorry to hear you have been unwell Glad you are on the mend now take it easy Sue!
Elaine sending healing thoughts to Andrew I don't see you have any need to apologise
Pam let's hope being on a different surgeons list means you get your date soon
Sending good wishes to all
Morning Sue, sorry to hear that you have been ill but pleased to hear that you are now well on the road to recovery. Great card, do like the way you have used the clouds to make the background.
Wendyx
Lovely card. So glad you are feeling a bit better. I hope you will return to full health soon
Doreen R
Morning Sue,
If you have been feeling like I have over the past two weeks, I have every sympathy for you it's been pants.
Love the card.
Lydia
X
Good Morning, Sue
Lovely card this morning and I love that tree die.
I am sorry to hear you have been "under the weather" and am pleased you are on the road to recovery now.
Lesley S x
Lovely cad. Glad to hear you are feeling better. x
Hi Sue,
A lovely card again today. I don't have the tree die but will add it to my ' must have '
list.
Glad to hear that you are feeling better Sue.
Regards,
Evis M.
From today I will not be posting on this blog any more.
I cannot explain why as it is not my place to say.
I will say I am disgusted at how people can be so nasty.
Thank you to all the friends I have made on this blog and who have helped me when things have got tough many times. So thank you Pam, Elaine,Donita, Crew Trish, Laine, Theresa G Myra, Maureen and so many others. If you want to keep in touch contact Sue for my email address. Love and huggles to my besties above xxxxxx
Good morning Sue and everyone
Ohh Sue I am so sorry to read that you have been so unwell but glad you have now turned the corner and are feeling a bit better
I hope this continues to be the case and you are back to your usual self soon
Beautiful card to welcome this damp foggy morning here in South Yorkshire hugs xx
Pam glad to see that you are getting somewhere with a new surgeon stay warm .
Elaine don't know what has been said but I for one am not offended by your posts sending love and hugs and prayers for you and your family xxx
Donita have a wonderful time in Florida you deserve it
I send my usual good wishes and hugs to everyone
Take care folks
Theresa G xx
Hi Sue - love this card. So sorry you’ve had the dreaded ‘bug’. It’s a particularly horrid oneand soooo many people have had it. Glad you’re starting to feel better. Xx
Hi Sue
Sorry to see that you've been poorly but glad your on the mend,love your card,
Elain & Rosemary P sorry to see you've problems hope you both are ok,we all care about you,
Best wishes
Karen M
Lovely card Sue x xhazel
Hi SUE
I can sympathise with u and ur cold as we have recently been hit by the flu virus it’s no fun after spending 8 days in bed and still fighting to get rid of the dreadful cough
The card is very app l would of loved to receiving a get well like yours but I didn’t but ha ho it’s a brilliant card
JOY Xx
Hi Sue lovely card from you today love the tree
Hug's Lynda Brock xx
Hi Sue, a lovely card. Your tree is beautiful. Sue sorry to hear you have had a bad cold and glad your now on the mend.
Hi Sue, sorry that you were smitten by the bug, it seems to be a particularly nasty one this year and it takes everyone ages to get rid of, so glad that you are on the mend. It got me just before New Year and I am only just properly over it - my husband of course has escaped completely:-) Hugs for everyone that is still suffering.
I love this card and it would certainly cheer anyone up to receive it. I have this tree and it is very useful not just as a focal point.
Pam - glad things seem to be moving for you regarding your op.
Pauline - safe journey and enjoy your time in South Africa.
Elaine & Rosemary - I don't know what has been said, maybe the comment has been taken down but as far as I am concerned there is no need to apologise for anything and Rosemary we will miss you.
Frances
Hi Sue this is a stunning card I love the tree and the picket fence. I can feel a new purchase coming on. Have a great weekend. Take care. Hugs Jackie
Hi Sue, HAPPY NEW YEAR! This card is fab and I do have the tree die so I could give it a try.
Lots of love and craftihappiness everyone,
luv Pearl of Kinver
I think this card will be appreciated by loads of
us; still not right myself yet, and this is from
Boxing Day.
As far as I can see you've said nothing to offend whatsoever Elaine. Stay strong 🌹 xx
Nothing should stop you from what you enjoy. Especially when you've found friends here. What's ever happened your the better person remember that xx
Hi Sue
So sorry you have been under the weather but glad to hear you are feeling better and sending you a big get well soon hug. Gorgeous card, love the tree and enjoyed watching Lisa using it on Hochanda, she did it so well that the tree sold out.
Pam hope you get a date for your op soon now you've got a new consultant
Elaine I don't what has been said but you have enough on your plate without worrying about unkind comments. Sending my daily hugs to you and Andrew
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Wishing you good health for the future. Thank you Sue for this different card , suitable for many occasions.
To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
I’m Truly Glad To Hear Your On The Mend.........
I Love This Exceptional Tree 🌳 Card With Its 3D Look I Love How You Created A
Die That When It Had Been Cut Half Of The Leaves Are Cut The Other Half Stays Fixed Into The Tree 🌳
Such A Great Idea, I Don’t Know Whether You Managed To See Any Of Lisa’s Shows On Hochanda
She Did “A Terrific Job” Although I Don’t Make Small Cards I Could Easily Make Them Larger With More
Matting/Layering Etc:-
Magnificent Products Used In Today’s Card ✨
“Creative Expression Coconut White/Tan Foundation Card”
“Green Card From Your Stash”
“Creative Expression Cosmic Shimmer Specialists Dries Clear Acrylic Glue”
“Creative Expression Mounting Foam”
“Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass/Vintage Photo Distress Inks”
Magnificent Cutting Dies Used In Today’s Card ✨
“Sue Wilson’s Rain ☔️/Shine ☀️Die Set” (From The Necessities Collection 10 Cutting Dies)
“Sue Wilson’s Majestic Tree 🌳 Die Set” (From The Finishing Touches Collection 3 Cutting Dies)
“Sue Wilson’s Garden Gate Die Set” (From The Finishing Touches Collection 4 Cutting Dies)
“Sue Wilson Double Pierced Square Die Set” (From The Noble Collection 10 Cutting Dies)
You Started Today’s Remarkable Card By Creating A Superb Background By Using A Piece Of
“Coconut White Foundation Card” You Used One Of The Clouds ☁️ As A Stencil Using “Tumbled Glass Distress Ink
Over It While You Moved The Cloud ☁️ In Different Positions Great Background, You Also Added A Few Die Cut Clouds ☁️
On Top Of Your Background From “The Rain ☔️/Shine ☀️ Die Set.
Then You Cut Out “The Majestic Tree 🌳” (Its Just Magnificent) You Cut The Trunk From “Tan Card” Then Lightly
Sponged With “Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink” You Cut The Actual “Tree 🌳Head From Green Card (From Your Stash)
Sue, Then You Lifted Those Magical 3D Leaves Upwards (Just Magnificent) Then You Glued The Trunk Of The Tree 🌳
On Top, Then You Placed This Into The Centre Of Your Background You Then Used “The Garden Gate Die Set”
To Cut Out An Extended Garden Fence, You Glued This Into Place In Front Of “The Tree 🌳”
You Cut Out A Wide Frame Using “The Double Pierced Square Die Set” You Added “Mounting Foam” Then Attached
Your Frame Over Your Extremely Beautiful Scene, You Added A Single Cloud ☁️ To The Side Then The Sentiment
To The Top Of The Frame, You Added White/White Mat/Layers Which Includes Your Famous/Signature/Piercing
Sue, Thank You For Sharing Today’s Exquisite Card I Love All The Great Ideas That You Share Each/Every Day.......
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
Hello Sue,
I’m so sorry you haven’t been well and the “ dreaded lurgie, “ got you! I did laugh at the doozie!! So many people have been unwell and it’s taken ages to get over it. So pleased you are on the mend!
I’m going to admit here and now that the tree die just didn’t appeal to me at all! I’m still not sure but it’s growing on me!! Lol.
I’ve no idea either what has been said but I’m sorry people are hurt!
Elaine it’s lovely of you to write an apology. Rather typical of you I think as you seem a lovely lady to me , who has an awful lot on her plate! Maybe too many medical details upset some people! I don’t know, I’m just guessing. However , love to Andrew, you and all the family!
Rosemary - as Stephanie has said - don’t punish yourself . We will miss you if you do that!
I know life is very hard and serious at times but we still have fun too!
Sending love to you all!
Myra ( Friend of Maureen! ) xxx
A lovely Card Sue, sorry to hear you have been poorly, my husband and I both had the bug and as you said, what an awful bug it is. It's good to hear you are on the mend now though.
Hello Sue
Another lovely card I have so enjoyed Lisa's demos of your dies she gives a different slant on them. I am so sorry you have been under the weather so many people seem to be affected.
Pam good news about the change of consultant.Elaine I don't know what has been said I don't follow any other blogs or Facebook but you have a lot of kind people who care on this blog please keep in contact when you feel able.Rosemary you are in my thoughts
Very cute :)
Lovely card. The sentiment is just right
Margaret x
Such a lovely card! I love that tree.
This is lovely and would cheer me up when feeling down
Glad to hear you’re getting over this bug
Glad you are on the mend Sue.
The sentiment on this card is perfect.
Rosemary xx
Hi Sue. I am pleased to hear you have turned the corner and are on the mend. Love this tree. It was on TV yesterday with Lisa and I was surprised to see just how versatile it is. It was suggested that the bushy section could be cut in white for a wintery effect and I quite liked this idea.
Lisbeth
I hope Sue and everyone else with flu and cold bugs here banish the buggers and feel tip top soon. Helen glad to see you are better.
Trees are always a beautiful gift of nature. I don't have this one...have the other which I just used yesterday for a cheerful little card swap. Both trees are wonderful.
Elaine, you have a lot on your plate. I certainly hope that Andrew gets his treatment ASAP and you can see a quick improvement.
Donita, have fun in Florida....my sister is visiting there now...say "hi" if you see her, ha!
Love to all and a great weekend!
Stephanie K
SC/USA
Sorry to learn you have been sick with a nasty cold. Sending Get Well Wishes. Please take care!
That card must be meant for me, that is how I am feeling at the moment, it is lovely....sorry to hear that you too are not well, but now on the mend, not good, but with this awful weather weather, thank goodness for my craft room....luv Ursula xx
Hi Sue,
So sorry you have been under the weather.Maybe you should take a break (are you familiar with this word :))and take care of yourself.Hope will feel better soon.
Pam - Glad to read some good news. I hope you get your surgery date soon.
Donita - Hope you had a good trip. Time to enjoy the sun now.
Elaine - I don't know what has been said, I didn't find any comment about this.I still hope that you'll update us on Andrew.Thinking of you all and sending my daily hugs.
Sending best wishes and Warm hugs from cold Toronto to you all,
Still a newbie to Craft / not longer the newest, or the only across the pond Wilsonette
Carmen-Dorothy
Hi Sue,
Pleased to hear you are starting to feel better at last, these winter Colds/Flu are really draining, sapping all you strength and energy. Please take care and don’t go pushing yourself to hard.
Lovely card today, I really love that tree.
Take care, Hugs Brenda xxx
Sorry to hear you've been under the weather and hope you are finally on the mend- good excuse to have a holiday!!! Lovely post and great as a just to say or just because card...
Cute card
Gorgeous card!
Hi Sue,
A very different card and great set for making scenic cards that can be for any occasion. Sorry to hear you have been 'Under the weather' and hope you're back on top of everything soon.
Cheers,
Di B.x
Tasmania.
Hi Sue. Firstly sorry to read you've been under the weather but glad you're on the mend now.
Lovely card but not a favourite die. xx
Glad to hear that you are feeling better now. Take good care of yourself Sue so it doesn't come badk. Love your card today. I am a big fan of things extending beyond the main picture. Have a restful day :)
Good morning Sue and like everyone else on the blog I'm sorry you caught 'THE BUG' maybe your body was telling you to slow down for a while. I don't think you know how to take it easy but do try.
I think I only have one tree die and I'm making a list of 'must haves' ready for taking with me when I get taken out to spend my Christmas vouchers.
The card is beautiful and would work for most stages of life,
Love to all.
Marie P.
Hi Sue,
So glad you've finally gotten the better of the severe cold (bet it was more like flu!) and you're ON THE MEND.. Let's hope that this is it for this year!
I love the card, that tree is fabulous. I really don't know how you come up with all these ideas but I'm glad you do.
Hugs, Rose
Sorry to hear that you were not feeling well. This card is definitely one that can be used over and over.
Hi Sue
lovely card today It's a really nice tree. Glad to hear you are starting to feel better. I started with the flu the day after boxing day and am still trying to shake it off.
With Best Wishes
Elaine Ann
That is a pretty card! I sure hope you get to top shape soon. Colds and flue are no fun(Mr. Obvious;P)
Such a cute card!! Love the extension of the fence onto the mat.
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