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Monday 19 February 2018

Bundle Of Joy

Hi bloggers!  How's this for a lovely new arrival card?  I selected two shades of pink from my stash but it would work in any colours that you needed.  I started by cutting the Alphabet Grid in white and attaching just the grid part to a sticky adhesive sheet.  Next I cut it again in both pale pink for the outlines and in a darker pink for the letters.  There were several letters that I needed extra ones of so I just put a small piece of card over those letters.  I spelled out "Baby Bundle of Joy" and filled in all the letters, then sprinkled Diamond Snow on the remaining adhesive areas.  I cut a thin frame using the Stitched Pegboard Frames and attached it with foam over the background.  Using the Pinwheel Florals, I made three flowers and added a bit of Spun Sugar to the centres of each of them.  I accented the flowers with white leaves from the set too.  White and dark and light pink mats and layers were used to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/4" x  7 1/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x






















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96 comments:

  1. Jan on the Fosse19 February 2018 at 06:05

    Good Morning Sue
    This New Baby card is just so lovely.
    I am finding the Alphabet grid die so useful.
    Thanks Jan x

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  2. Steph Cotterill19 February 2018 at 06:11

    Morning Sue. I agree it's a beautiful way to welcome a new beautiful innocent life and could be used for that special baby boy or girl. I have the new alpha grid on my list as I go to your Art Deco alpha dies all the time but would love a simple font for those times a more CAS card is needed.
    Looking forward to watching my skating buddies competing at the Winter games later her first big competition since major surgery on her knee - Team GB. Hope your day is a good one and look forward to watching you demo really soon xxx

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  3. Muriel19 February 2018 at 06:12

    Hello Sue and all
    What a great card for those that aren't into the cute type of baby cards but it is still so pretty. I haven't used my alphabet grid set yet but am now well enthused to have a go.
    Back from the week end away, still in the 30s deg C but have unpacked and caught up on your videos from the last few days, particularly love the sycamore leaves card, we are waiting for autumn as much as you in the northern hemisphere are waiting for spring!
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  4. CraftySuetoo19 February 2018 at 06:12

    Good morning Sue. Lovely card, perfect for our family's new Valentine's day baby girl. Sue xxx

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  5. cr@fty19 February 2018 at 06:17

    Good morning Sue
    Lovely card for a new baby! I don't own the grid die yet but I can see how useful it would be for many occasions.
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  6. BridgetCG19 February 2018 at 06:32

    Hello Sue, this is a really great new Baby card, and would just as good in blues or more neutral colours. I love my alphabet grid die, it is so versatile and useful, with or without the letters. Have a great day everyone. Bx

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  7. Anonymous19 February 2018 at 06:37

    Hi Sue, gorgeous new baby card. Would be good in lots if other colour ways too.

    Barbara V

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  8. Clai0119 February 2018 at 06:45

    lovely card Sue and very trendy. x

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  9. Debra K.19 February 2018 at 06:56

    Great card for non cute loving new parents. Debra x

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  10. Pussycats19 February 2018 at 06:59

    Good Morning Julia and all.
    Stunning card this morning . There is so many creations you can create with the Grid and peg board collection dies. I love to days card welcoming a new baby.
    Craft hugs and well wishes to all... Wendy

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  11. JAO19 February 2018 at 07:02

    Great card Sue.

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  12. ahappycrafter5019 February 2018 at 07:09

    A lovely baby card.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  13. hazel young19 February 2018 at 07:10

    Beautiful card Sue x xhazel

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  14. hollyberry19 February 2018 at 07:10

    Really beautiful and modern card for a baby.

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  15. Unknown19 February 2018 at 07:11

    GM Sue. Great card. I love the alphabet die. It's a fave already!

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  16. Janice K19 February 2018 at 07:14

    Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful card that could, depending on the name, be personalised. Lovely way of introducing some 'bling' into the design.x

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  17. NannaShaz19 February 2018 at 07:17

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes
    How pretty is this card perfect for a new baby girl or boy

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a good day all
    Love
    Hunnymummy54 from MK
    xxx

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  18. CraftyCoffey19 February 2018 at 07:20

    Lovely card, really pretty.

    Michele

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  19. Barbara Gosden19 February 2018 at 07:22

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful baby card.
    B xx

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  20. Chris Curry19 February 2018 at 07:25

    A lovely card Sue, and a great suggestion for using the alphabet dies. Thank you, have a good day. Xxx

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  21. TDQ Karen19 February 2018 at 07:36

    Great idea love it xx

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  22. Sandy G19 February 2018 at 07:36

    Hi Sue
    A sweet card. I love the leaves. Thanks for sharing.
    Have a great day everyone.
    Hugs.

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  23. Lesley Cole19 February 2018 at 07:50

    Hi Sue - another lovely card - really original - thanks.

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  24. Croquet Queen x19 February 2018 at 07:53

    Hi Sue,

    A beautifully crafted simple card, that would be so easy to batch make!
    Thank you again for brilliant inspiration.

    Krafty Runner x

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  25. Anonymous19 February 2018 at 07:55

    Hello Sue
    A beautiful baby card using the versatile Alphabet. Grid die.
    The delicate Pinwheel Florals die is a perfect 'Finishing Touch to your pretty card.
    Lesley S x

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  26. June Smith19 February 2018 at 07:58

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, such a beautiful card today, anyone would love this as a keepsake

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

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  27. Anonymous19 February 2018 at 08:04

    Hi Sue - what a brilliant card this is and it can so easily be adapted for many occasions. This is such a useful set of dies. Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  28. Marion Scott19 February 2018 at 08:17

    Good morning Sue, such a beautiful card to welcome a new baby. This die set is so versatile
    Marion S x

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  29. Pauline Austen19 February 2018 at 08:30

    Morning Sue, sorry about yesterday, but I was having trouble sending my comment. It just wouldn't let me 'publish' my comment. However, it was a lovely card so, thankyou.
    Today's is gorgeous. Just wish that I knew somebody who was having a baby, but the alphabet dies are so, so useful for all kinds of occasions. Hugs xx Pauline in S.A.

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  30. karenlotty19 February 2018 at 08:34

    Gorgeous card Sue I have the alphabet grid and use it quite a bit I will enjoy making a card similar to this

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  31. Izzy19 February 2018 at 08:39

    Hi Sue,

    You certainly know how to ring the changes to keep us on our toes - from yesterday's dark and artful IC sample to today's clean and simply stylish pink and white for a new arrival...the Alphabet Grid is still on the list but the Pinwheel Flowers should be arriving today so I can have a little play with them this afternoon hopefully...

    Izzy

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  32. Owlish19 February 2018 at 08:41

    Hi SUE
    This baby cards is so sweet and so loving those passion
    Flowers l just had to purchase them nobody l know is
    Having a baby at the moment thankfully as babies
    Are quite costly
    JOY Xx

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  33. Anne19 February 2018 at 08:51

    A really lovely card, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  34. hettygarlick19 February 2018 at 08:52

    That's very cute and pretty.

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  35. kittyedavies47@gmail.com19 February 2018 at 08:54

    Morning Sue.
    Thank you so much a lovely card.
    Take care and have fun.
    Looking forward to Friday nights shows.
    Kitty.

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  36. June Horrocks19 February 2018 at 08:55

    Hi sue a very pretty card love the grid so useful
    Thank you
    Love June xxxxx

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  37. Crewe Trish19 February 2018 at 08:55

    Hello Sue
    I have just received my alphabet grid so this card has definitely been pinned.
    Yvonne lovely to have you back don't overdo it we don't want you ill.Congratulations craftysuetoo.

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  38. Ann Topp19 February 2018 at 08:59

    Good Morning Sue. Lovely card for those gorgeous little new arrivals. I have two to make....but not till later on in the year.... you can bet your life I will be referring back to your lovely sample. We have a very wet dark and miserable morning here... I don't know about anyone else but this winter seems to have lasted forever. Good job we have our favourite blogs to brighten up our mornings.
    Sending everyone best wishes. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

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  39. lydia jordan19 February 2018 at 09:05

    Morning Sue,
    Lovely card, had the grid die for Christmas but must confess I have not used it yet.
    Lydia
    X

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  40. Tressa19 February 2018 at 09:06

    A very pretty canard. This shows how useful these die sets are.

    Teresa

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  41. Tressa19 February 2018 at 09:08

    Canard!! Lord oh lummy. Again the iPad and its predictive text. I must really learn to check before I press the enter key. LOL

    Teresa

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  42. Jan.moogie19 February 2018 at 09:09

    Now thats a new idea Sue, never would have thought of doing this but it works, Thanks for sharing,have a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  43. Jackie T19 February 2018 at 09:13

    Hi Sue this is a stunning card I love it. That is a great way to make a New Baby card without using specific baby dies. Thank you for the inspiration. I am looking forward to your shows at the end of the week. Have a great day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  44. Yvonne H19 February 2018 at 09:22

    Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful card today which would suit many occasions . I love your beautiful pinwheel flowers but I love all your flowers. Yvonne xx

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  45. Lynne L19 February 2018 at 09:31

    Good morning Sue Lovely new baby card the flowers are so pretty
    Yvonne lovely to have you back you certainly know how to spring a surprise on your family!
    Sending good wishes to all

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  46. Unknown19 February 2018 at 09:32

    My favorite part of this card is the pink showing through the zazzle of the flower, and then a pink pearl on top. I can see how the alphabet grid could adapt to any occasion with different words, colors and embellishments. If you could only get one die set, that one’s probably the most versatile. I bet you could even make flowers and leaves with some of the letters, if you cut enough of them.

    Best,
    Donita

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  47. Princess Pixie!19 February 2018 at 10:04

    Morning Sue
    Yes morning - its a shock to me as well!!
    Love today's card x
    The alphabet grid is such a brilliant addition to my stash. It is so versatile. The ability to use the grid itself is ingenious. I have used the letters to spell out personalised messages in 'scrabble style' formation. Incredibly simple but always a winner x
    Thanks for your concern everyone - never my intention to overdo things. Plan of action today - card for Laine. This card is going to be all singing all dancing with whistles and bells. Hopefully it will be worth the wait x
    Grey skies today but not to worry - we have Sue on our screens on Friday and Saturday so it can snow for all I care x
    I am away to limber up before my date with several pots of glitter! Lol x
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  48. Ann19 February 2018 at 10:24


    Hi Sue

    Unuaual New Baby card so useful when you don't know if Baby is going to be a boy or girl

    this card is so lovely.

    Hugs

    Annx without an "e"

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  49. Rose in Chester19 February 2018 at 10:33

    Hi Sue,
    Beautiful card, those alphabet dies are really coming into their own. I love the grid, which is wonderfully versatile, too.
    Hugs, Rose

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  50. Pat L19 February 2018 at 11:11

    Hi Sue
    Beautiful card, I love the alphabet grid although I still struggle getting it through the Platinum machine. Looking forward to seeing you on Hochanda this weekend
    PP good to see you back after you're surprise visit with your sister, you'd better get that card made for Laine or you'll be in big trouble!

    Love and hugs to everyone especially all our missing friends
    Pat

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  51. Yorkie girl 19 February 2018 at 11:11

    Good morning Sueand everyone
    What a different baby card I love it it is so individual
    Your inspiration continues to inspire me to try new things. Thank you
    I send my usual good wishes and hugs to everyone
    Still missing our friends Pam Elaine and Rosemary. Hope you are all ok ladies
    Take care folks
    Theresa G xx

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  52. Kiraneries19 February 2018 at 11:21

    Hi Sue, a beautiful baby card. A card with a difference using your alpha grid and the beautiful pinwheel flowers.

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  53. Unknown19 February 2018 at 11:44

    To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue, 🥇
    You’ve Chosen To Make Today’s Exceptional Card For A New Baby Using Tremendous
    Cutting Dies, Although I Must Admit I Never Ever Make Baby Cards, But That Hasn't Stopped
    Me Using These Particular Cutting Dies Plus I Really Get So Much Enjoyment From Using
    Different Colour Combinations With Them, I’ve Made (New Home/Valentines/Birthday (For A Man)
    Also Get Well, The list As You Would Say Is Endless)
    Famous Products Used In Today’s Card ✨
    “Creative Expression Coconut 🥥 White Foundation Card”
    “Pale Pink/Dark Pink Card From Your Stash”
    “Creative Expression Sticky Adhesive Sheet A4”
    “Creative Expression Mounting Foam”
    “Creative Expression Cosmic Shimmer Specialists Dries Clear Acrylic Glue”
    “Creative Expression Cosmic Shimmer Diamond Snow”
    “Creative Expression Self Adhesive Flat Backed Pearls”
    “Tim Holtz Spun Sugar Distress Ink Pad”
    Famous Cutting Dies Used In Today’s Card ✨🥇Award Winning
    “Sue Wilson’s Alphabet Grid Die Set” (From The Expression Collection 1 Cutting Die)
    “Sue Wilson’s Stitched Pegboard Frame Die Set” (From The Shadow Box Collection 5 Cutting Dies)
    “Sue Wilson’s Pinwheel Florals Die Set” (From The Finishing Touches Collection 8 Cutting Dies)
    You Started Today’s Card By Taking A Piece Of “Coconut 🥥 White Foundation Card” You Cut Out
    “The Exceptional Alphabet Grid” You Then Attached Just The Grid Part To A Piece Of “Sticky Adhesive Sheet”
    Then You Cut Out “The Alphabet Grid” In The Pale Pink, The Darker Pink Card For The Letters You Mentioned
    That There Was A Selection Of Letters You Needed Extra Ones Of, So You Placed A Small Piece Of Card Over
    Those Letters, Once You Had The Correct Letters You Spelt Out “BABY” “BUNDLE” “OF JOY” On Different
    Lines Within Your Grid, Once You Had Done This Then You Sprinkled “Diamond Snow” On The Remaining
    “Sticky Adhesive Areas” You Cut A Thin Frame Using “The Stitched Pegboard Frame” Then Attached
    “Mounting Foam” To The Back Of The Frame Then Placed On Your Background (Normally When You Use Glitter
    You Also Spread A Little “Cosmic Shimmer Specialists Dries Clear Acrylic Glue” Onto “The Mounting Foam”
    To Make Sure Its Secure.........
    Sue, You Made Three Phenomenal Flowers Using “The Pinwheel Floral Die” Which You Cut Out Of
    “Coconut 🥥 White Foundation Card” You Added A Touch Of “Tim Holtz Spun Sugar Distress Ink Pad”
    To The Centre Of The Flowers You Also Accented Your Flowers With Foliage That Comes Within The Set
    You Also Cut The Foliage Out Of “Coconut 🥥 White Foundation Card” You Added A “Pearl” To The Centre Of
    The Beautiful Flowers, Adding Glue For Extra Security.
    Sue, You Then Attached This To Your Main Card By Using “Mounting Foam” Plus A White/Dark Pink/Light Pink/White
    Mat/Layer Which Includes Your Famous/Signature/Piercing.......................
    Thank You For Sharing Also For The Daily Inspiration Which I Truly Appreciate Everything You Do
    Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
    Extremely Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
    Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
    Lots Of Love From Sam xxx

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  54. Lisbeth19 February 2018 at 12:51

    Hi Sue. This is such a different New Baby card. Had I made something like this I would have put die cut animal toys in the corners, but actually the flowers really work.

    Lisbeth

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  55. alimecca19 February 2018 at 13:15

    Hi Sue,
    Lovely baby card and it would look good in others colours too. Very versatile die set.
    Love and hugs to all, Alison xx

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  56. Helen Bell19 February 2018 at 13:17

    Hi Sue

    An unusual take on a babybcard, but it works.

    Love Helen xxx

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  57. Sue MacFall19 February 2018 at 13:20

    Love this version of a baby card - the layout is great, thank you Sue.

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  58. Anonymous19 February 2018 at 13:20

    Good morning Sue a very pretty card. The grid was not something that particularly appealed to me initially but I'm beginning to see its possibilities! Love from Jackie xx

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  59. SHARICA19 February 2018 at 13:31

    Love Love Love this card xxx

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  60. lion_tamer19 February 2018 at 13:37

    Excellent inspiration for a baby card I have to make. I find this alphabet grid die so useful x

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  61. Rosemary Stickland19 February 2018 at 13:37

    Lovely card.
    Rosemary xx

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  62. CraftyJo19 February 2018 at 13:41

    Cute!

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  63. Crafty Cruiser19 February 2018 at 13:47

    Oh yes! This is a lovely card.
    Doreen R

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  64. Anonymous19 February 2018 at 13:52


    Hi Sue

    A lovely card today and really good to see change from the usual new arrival type of card.

    Regards

    Heather R Oxfordshire

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  65. Anonymous19 February 2018 at 14:03

    Hi Sue,
    A lovely unusual baby card.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Veronique L

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  66. Littlelamb19 February 2018 at 14:22

    A lovely card Sue. Thank you. New baby in the family later in the year but haven’t been told when yet. This will be ideal. I used this day recently for a Get Well card. Very versatile. Looking forward to your shows at the weekend.

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  67. Littlelamb19 February 2018 at 14:27

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  68. Chiara Nuvola19 February 2018 at 14:28

    What a lovely card!

    new post on my blog
    Soffice come una nuvola
    i follow you, if you want to follow me back you're welcome!

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  69. Lynn Dalby19 February 2018 at 14:56

    Hello Sue.

    Lovely card, I love the simplicity and delicate colouring. Thanks for sharing.

    Best wishes

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  70. Scottydog19 February 2018 at 15:07

    A lovely versatile card. Another set of dies on my list but I just have so many favourites. Lots of people ask for their cards to be personalised especially new babies & weddings, so I know I would put these Dies to good use! Thank you for the inspiration Sue.

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  71. Brenda 19 February 2018 at 16:21

    Hello Sue,
    Lovely card, the foliage and flowers add a special touch.
    Please dies are brilliant for making special personalised card, that would work for any occasion.
    Thank you for sharing, Hugs Brenda xxx

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  72. Brenda 19 February 2018 at 16:23

    Oh dear - that should read - THESE dies .... Sorry xx

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  73. Berina RGA19 February 2018 at 16:48

    Such a lovely card Sue! These dies are brilliant!

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  74. sandieann2119 February 2018 at 16:50

    Love this, and luckily I have the dies. ...just no pregnant friends!

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  75. Eunice19 February 2018 at 17:10

    Love this card, just received news of a new addition to the family!! What timing!!!

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  76. dmj19 February 2018 at 17:31


    An unusual baby card, Sue, love
    these alphabet dies too,




    Doreen x

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  77. Fluffycat19 February 2018 at 17:38

    Hi Sue, I love this card and it is perfect for those that don't do cute. I have the Pegboard and recently received the Pinwheel Florals but the Alphabet Grid is still on my *need* list. I think I should go shopping.

    Frances

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  78. Jean Z19 February 2018 at 18:20

    Hi Sue, Love this card. love Jean Z xxx

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  79. Pat S Witney19 February 2018 at 18:47

    Hi Sue
    A lovely new baby card today.

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  80. Deb E Isle of Wight19 February 2018 at 18:57

    Beautiful post, very simple in appearance but very effective.

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  81. ursula19 February 2018 at 19:07

    So dainty and pretty....luv Ursula xx

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  82. Fikreta19 February 2018 at 19:28

    this is so very nice card!

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  83. theresa w19 February 2018 at 19:39

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Beautiful card Sue x unfortunately don't have the grid die , yet ! I can see how useful it could be x love how you have used it for a new baby x thankyou Sue x
    Take care everyone x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  84. Laura O19 February 2018 at 20:09

    Fantastic card. Love the dies.Laura O Springfield

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  85. Narrowboat girl19 February 2018 at 20:16

    A lovely card for a modern family. I don’t have the grid die yet but it is on my ever growing I need list

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  86. Di19 February 2018 at 21:43


    Hi Sue,
    Lovely card for a birth, love the flowers. The grid die makes an interesting background.
    Cheers,
    Di B. x
    Tasmania.

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  87. Barbara19 February 2018 at 21:46

    Beautiful card Sue!!!!
    I have this die as I loved all your samples when I seen them.

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  88. Nanny Jo19 February 2018 at 22:15

    Absolutely delightful, Sue!!! Jo xx

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  89. Dorothy of Baldock, GB19 February 2018 at 23:27

    Good evening Sue

    I like this card, as its a type you can make in advance as it does not depict either a boy or girl.

    Also it can be personalised too.

    Love n hugs to all

    Dorothy of Baldock

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  90. Dorothy of Baldock, GB19 February 2018 at 23:27

    Good evening Sue

    I like this card, as its a type you can make in advance as it does not depict either a boy or girl.

    Also it can be personalised too.

    Love n hugs to all

    Dorothy of Baldock

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  91. Betty McAlister19 February 2018 at 23:29

    Beautiful card Sue. Looking forward to your shows on Friday and Saturday. xx

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  92. Latenight SandyH20 February 2018 at 03:54

    Beautiful modern baby card. Love the flowers.
    Take care everyone.

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  93. lindyloo1220 February 2018 at 10:00

    Another great card!

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  94. Marie P from Longridge20 February 2018 at 10:01

    Beautiful card again Sue. I could have used this for our January addition to the family Hard to believe she will be 7 weeks old on Thursday.
    I love watching your videos Sue. I have a large screen P.C, and an extra loud headset so I can tune in to you every day (but even with my new hard drive I still get your postings a day later)
    Hugs to all.
    Marie P.

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  95. Catherine Lyons20 February 2018 at 13:27

    Hi Sue
    I love this baby card its simple but elegant.
    Catherine V94 xx

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  96. Arlyn(O)20 February 2018 at 13:37

    Lovely card Sue, just got the grid myself and thank you for the beautiful die I won last week. Arlyn

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