Thursday 14 June 2018

Starburst

Hi crafters!  The next set that I would like to showcase is the Starburst die set.  While I designed this for use with my angel in mind, I have found it looks amazing in so many other ways and not just for Christmas!  You can cut it into your card or out of it, your choice.  It makes a fabulous accent for anything you want to stand out on your card.  Use it on top of your pixie powder backgrounds as I have done here or cut it out of pixie powdered papers, it looks perfect either way!  If you like the look of this one and can see all the fun ways to use it, then just leave a comment on this blog post.  The next one will be online at 3pm today.  All for now, Sue x
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148 comments:

June Horrocks said...

Just beautiful sue I love it useful in so many ways thank you
Love June Horrocks xxxxxxx

hettygarlick said...

That must look lovely with the angel, but so many other uses as well.

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

A lovely card. I can see how this die can be used in so many ways and not just for Christmas. Great for ‘big’ birthdays when numbers are used, or to put so many of your sentiment die cuts on too.

Love Helen xxx

sandyh said...

Lovely die

sandyh(Hull)

jenny Briggs said...

A lovely card and a very useful die
.xx Jenny Newcastle Under lyme

June Smith said...

Afternoon Sue and all Wilsonettes, another stunner, going to be such a useful die, I am also loving the 'Silent Night' and the border dies, I guess they will be coming up layer

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

Margaret R said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card, I like this die very much
Margaret x

SassySaz said...

Afternoon Sue, a great card and die
Saz xx

Steph Cotterill said...

Very very useful. Your design mindset has given this die an all round any occasion use. You clever devil you 😉 see you after your afternoon nap (or is that mine) ? Lol xxx

cr@fty said...

Hi Sue
What an unusual die! Youve really thought out of the box this time!

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Hi Sue.
Thank you, a beautiful card and die set.
Sue another great die and not just for Christmas.
Have fun Kitty Davies.

jean.phillips1 said...

Hi Sue, yes I can just see that die with the beautiful Angel but as you say, it can be used in many ways. Love Jean xxx

Craftcornucopia said...

I can see this one having so many uses, not necessarily for festive cards. I bet it will also look great as an embossed background, too.

Lovely :-)

Diane in Wales xx

Ann R said...

Hi Sue, what a great card and the die will be so versatile indeed for many occasions. Ann from Newmarket xx

Marion Scott said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful card and what a clever die, so many uses not just for Christmas
Marion S x

Unknown said...

Glorious!

It really does look like a burst of glory.

Best to all,

Your only Donita
In R.I.

stitchingranny said...

can see this having many uses and I like that its not too Christmassy. Although I love Christmas and love making the cards for it to buy Christmas dies that are used for such a short time always seems rather extravagant - especially when your wish list is as long as mine lol.

Hugs Sue and everyone else
Helen - stitchingranny xx

Yvonne19856 said...

Hi Sue and all Wilsonettes.
Wow wow wow. I love it. And not just for Christmas. It great. Thanks Sue. Xxx

sheila.bubb said...

Stunning card Sue, I’m still trying to make these backgrounds! Xx

Tressa said...

A very useful any occasion die used to make a very pretty card.

Teresa

CraftyPattyT said...


I love the colours on this card and I like how this die is not just for Christmas. I could see many different uses for it.

CraftyPattyT

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a lovely card and Starburst is an interesting die with many potential uses. I particularly like Helen's idea of 'big' birthdays.

Frances

alimecca said...

Hi Sue,
Sorry I haven't been around for a while, but I've finally my total knee replacement revision done and am finding it quite difficult at the moment, as it is so much more painful than my original op. So I apologise if I don't comment every day. I would hate to be thought of as someone who just comments for the ' freebies'!
Anyway, I love this die and can see it being so useful all year round. I do love it on the Pixie Powder background you've done.
Love and hugs to all, Alison ( craftyalimecca) xx

Arlyn(O) said...

Hello Sue, This is going to be a busy week. I love this die and ordered too. I see loads of potential. I also like the way you have used the side die on both the cards so far, more stained glass. I really enjoy doing these cards. Congratulations. A

Heather Treble said...

Hi Sue,
Love the card and it’s great to see how the die works on a card. I think it’s one of those designs we may not think we need and then realise that it’s very useful all year round.
Thanks for sharing,
Heather Treble
x

Elizabeth Louise said...

Looks like Sue’s used part of the border from the angel card....this is a dramatic backdrop for messages or other designs

Would like to see more samples using it.

Cat woman Elizabeth;)

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card and the Die looks great on the pixie powder background

Alison so sorry you're having so much pain from your knee replacement, hope it gets a little easier soon

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat L, Belfast

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Oh my goodness - fabulous!
You have given us so much versatility already and we are only 2 dies in!
Still struggling to keep my excitement levels to a quiet acceptable level x
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

Anonymous said...

Nice. Love the side crazy pavement
Elizabeth Bennett

CCM said...

Hi Sue,

Great die set so useful all year round.Great card, too.

Carmen-Dorothy/ Toronto

Rosemary Stickland said...

Can see so many uses for this die set.
Rosemary xx

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card. A gorgeous die set, very art deco looking.

Anonymous said...

This is sensational, I really love the effect this gives. Hugs
RAG TIME. xxx

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue
This die is beautiful and really quite unusual!! As you say it can be used in so many ways!!
Love
Sam Thapa
xxxxxxxxxx

gwen70 said...

Fabulous cards and die. gwen70

rosiejt said...

I agree - not just for Christmas, but very nice any time!

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Lovely die and card . love Jean Z xxxx

Scottydog said...

This die looks as if it is a real statement piece, although it’s difficult to know how large it is. If I look on a website it might spoil things with your other Dies as I haven’t looked yet! Thank you ?Sue, see you later.

Yorks butterfly said...

Hi Sue a really useful die and so many different uses.
Wendyx

BenteS said...

This seems like a great die, and it looks nice on your card :))
Love the pixie powder background.

Anonymous said...

Food for thought Sue as I can now see the possibilities with this die and one which will prove very useful love from Jackie xx

karenlotty said...

This is lovely Reminds me of fireworks as well
Karenlotty

Dawn Holben said...

Sue this is going to look fab on all cards, i can just see it being used with some of your other die designs. I really do appreciate that you have designed this for all occassions as well as christmas. I love the pixie background with this die, i do love playing with the powders as they are so much fun x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card and the die can be used on other occasions as well as Christmas.
Kate from Kendal

Sandra said...

Beautiful card! Unique die cut with many potential uses.
Sandra Smith

Sandra said...

Beautiful card! Unique die cut with many potential uses.
Sandra Smith

JAO said...

Lovely card fab new die. As soon as I saw this I wanted to use mirror card in various colours.

Netty The Runner said...

Fabulous Sue.
Annette x

Crafty Cruiser said...

A real stunner this one!
Doreen R

lydia jordan said...

Hi Sue,
Very unusual die.
Lydia
X

Nana on the Hill said...

Such a different die Sue, bet it looks great with guilding wax x
Gail R.

CraftyJo said...

Very cool :)

Anonymous said...

Love this die, when is star not just a star? When Sue designs it! Its on the list! xx

Maggie from Pyrford

Lisa C Johnson said...

Hi Sue:
What a different looking die. I can see how you would use it with the angel.
Lisa J in Victoria

Suemac said...

Useful all year round

Kim.S.Salisbury said...

Beautiful die, love the background

Unknown said...

What a beautiful die Sue, love it!

Di Di, from Kent.

Elaine said...

Beautiful! This will make a beautiful backdrop.
Elaine S from Florida

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful backdrop for the angel, or for words as in your sample.
B xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, lovely set of dies and so versatile. The card is beautiful.

Barbara V

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Your Starburst looks amazing and I can see lots of uses for it.
Véronique L

TDQ Karen said...

Love the modern look of this Die, very different

Ann Topp said...

Good Afternoon Sue. Beautiful starburst die Sue.
And like Veronique I too can see many uses for this beautiful star. The sample card is lovely Sue.. Someone is going to be very lucky. Best of luck to all that comment. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. Love the card you have created with this die and I think you are right, I am sure you can use it for lots of other cards, not just for Christmas.

Lisbeth

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
I think this is a very useful die and l like what u done with it on ur card

JOYFUL JOY Xx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Very striking card, love this starburst

Nancy Soetaert said...

Such a gorgeous die! Your card is so lovely!
Nancy

Janice K said...

Good afternoon Sue,
A beautiful card and great die that intrigues me. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your designs using it.x
Janice K AC Bucks

Brenda said...

Hi Sue, l can appreciate this fantastic Starburst die would work so well with this years Angel, I can also see it as you pointed out being a good all round die ... definitely a good investment. Hugs Brenda xxx

Jackie T said...

Oh wow Sue your card is stunning I love it. As you say that star burst will be very versatile. I can't wait to see all the other dies that are coming. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Like this die as its a little bit different, as usual a stunning post..

Chris Curry said...

This is a stunning die, good all year round but perfect for this sentiment. Thank you Sue. Xxx

sandieann21 said...

Gosh, this is so different and has quite an impact on a card. Excellent.

ahappycrafter50 said...

Looks like a useful die. Think it would be good with pixie powders.
Jan
Northampton

Chantal said...

Great die, love the look.
Hugs, Chantal S

ursula said...

Gosh another interesting die, could be very useful for many things...thanks Sue....beautiful card...luv Ursula Longworth xx

Unknown said...

An unusual die and could be very useful

Love the card

Vie
x

Judy Hollers said...

With this Starburst die, "Silent Night" is anything but silent! It is shouting to everyone to take note of what happened that "silent night" so long ago. Love it! The die will definitely be very versatile. xx Judy Hollers

Janet in Menston said...

Great die, looks wonderful on your card, & will be useful apart from Christmas.

Janet Wilson in Menston

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue love this stardust die I can see it will be most useful throughout the year
Lynne L Haverfordwest

Clai01 said...

Really lovely die to go with the angel I agree x

lritchie said...

Hi Sue, lovely die, and you are right, it would be beautiful behind your new angel die!

Lori from Canada

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
This would make a lovely background

hazel young said...

Wonderful card and dies Sue x xhazel young nottm

Sunset Bay said...

Lovely starburst. Beautiful card xxx

foxyg said...

This is stunning.

Jackie Meechan said...

What a gorgeous die was looking forward to see how this would work.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
XX

Joan McKevitt said...

WOW!!! What an eye-catching die, Sue!!! Nanny Jo N Ireland

CraftyCoffey said...

Love this card & I really like the Die as it could be used for other occasions.

Michele

Barbara said...

Lovely card Sue.

Barbara in Carnwath

Glennis F said...

Oooh! I love this one!

Glennis in NZ

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, Ohhhh, this is different, I am really looking forward to seeing what you create with this die !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Sheila Barns said...

Oh this is such an unusual die set and so pretty.

Lyn Cleasby said...

So many possibilities! I can picture it covered in pixie powder for a real wow effect.

Kirstie Black said...

Like as could use for other occasions also. Engineergirl x

Stella Munn said...

An unusual die, for all year not just Christmas. Thanks Sue xx

Jan.moogie said...

Wow this looks awesomely useful Sue one way or another I have to have it, Jan "moogie" from Lincoln. hugs xxxxxxxx

Unknown said...

Not 100% sure I would use this but, no doubt, seeing more of your beautiful cards will convince me x

Crafty vonnie said...

Good evening Sue,
A beautiful card & would work well for Birthdays too. Yvonne xx

Pussycats said...

Hello sue
Another stunning die and beautiful card. I know its a Christmas die but I can see this being a useful die for special events, adding numbers in the centre and sentiments.
Wendy, Pussycats

Pat said...

Hi Sue
Great card and your die is amazing. I have never seen anything like it. Very clever, and so versatile
Pat x

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Sue
What a lovely Die. So different to anything we have in our stash.

Helen E Jones said...

Hi sue great card and lovely die

Di said...


Hi Sue,
Great card and fantastic die, so useful, very different.
Cheers,
Di B.x
Tasmania

theresa w said...

Hi again Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Such a versatile die Sue x I expect it looks stunning with your angel x lovely card too x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

dizy said...

Such a versatile die. Diane in Spain x

DeCor said...

So clever. A lovely die. Love your card today.

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Love this one and I will expect many samples with it.
Hugs,
Rose

Betty McAlister said...

Hi Sue. Very unusual die but an interesting Christmas card. Look forward to further inspiration. Xx

Unknown said...

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
I’m On catch Up As I’ve Had A Long Day, Beautiful Card Using The Starburst Die Set
Also With Part Of The Fabulous Frame..........
Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
Love From Sam xxx

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
This was a favourite from the preview peeks, I can just imagine this die cut out of really colourful pixie powdered card for a birthday card or any big celebration. Love it !

Hugs


Muriel x

Eunice(Edmonton) said...

Sue your Starburst die is very interesting.

Latenight SandyH said...

The Starburst is definitely not just for Christmas, it will be so useful all year round.

Janice E Brummett said...

Here is the U.S., I'm thinking of the 4th of July cards. I can see this as a fireworks theme and birthday and even an celebrating an anniversary.

Littlelamb said...

Love this Starburst die. Thank you Sue

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, a brilliant die design, really like it and can see it being used for many occasions. You card is great. Bx

Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts said...

A different sort of die that can be used all year round xx

Rosie said...

This die is so versatile, I love it....
Love Rosie from Chorley...xx

Geordie Jan said...

Thus is such a lovely die Sue, this ones not just for Christmas xx

Izzy said...

Now this is really different - I can see several ways to use it already and I'm looking forward to seeing what else you do with it Sue...

Izzy

cheryl brown said...

Hi Sue,

Could not think of what to do with this die until I came back to see it again and quite agree with your suggestion of using it as a background for focal points.


Love 7 hugs
Cheryl xxx

Laura O said...

Beautiful card Sue and another great die set have to admit it didn't jump out at me but it is fantastic in this card .Laura O Springfield

dj from kettering said...



This sample really demonstrates the true
loveliness of this die. As theothers have
said, I wasn't too sure about this on
first look,



Doreen x

craftynanna said...

Beautiful starburst and the card is too x Johanna Vikings

Jayona said...

Once again some wonderful Christmas dies Sue.

Anonymous said...

Lovely sample and a great die.
Tooth Fairy Jo. xxx

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

This is a gorgeous die! Great for Xmas and other occasions too!
Sharon in Toronto

Leanne said...

A very versatile die.
Leanne(SmileySun)

Unknown said...

Hi Sue

This is a lovely addition to the stash! The Angel would look lovely in front of it.

Crafty Hugs
Heather xx

Karen K said...

Hi Sue
Such an unusual die design, yet very effective.
Love
Karen in Telford xx

Denise Bryant said...

Lovely die! It adds a wonderful texture!
DeniseB in CA

Beverly Fuchs said...

Hello Sue,

What an interesting die. It looks lovely on the pixie background. Will be interesting to see all the other ways that you have used it.

Beverly

SHartl said...

My mind is racing with ideas on how to use this fun die. Thanks for the inspiration!!
shartl

Liz said...

Lovely dies. The white die cut looks so striking against the beautiful background.

Liz - Crafty Sunflower xx

Karenladd said...

This starburst die can be used on so many different designs. I'm imagining it cut in half as a sunburst as well.
karenladd in California

Karen Drew said...

Great card and beautiful die
Luv
Karen xx

Mavis L said...


Hi Sue. Love the die very different. Mavis L x

Craftychris said...

Gorgeous die, so unique! Gorgeous card! Craftychris in Bournemouth xxx

Anonymous said...

Ooh lovely! Thanks Sue. AliJ Sussex.

Craftyhugs said...

Love the effect of this die. Gorgeous shazzy H .

Theresa said...

i think i need this. lovely starburst, hugs xx

NancyR said...

Very unique die. I can see so many uses both holiday and regular.

NancyR in Delaware, USA

Crafty Smudge said...

Hi Sue,
Love this die as it is so versatile ... would look great with any other die.
Crafty Smudge

susyjune said...

Another lovely card

Jen said...

This looks a really fun die.
Jen from Bognor.

Robin Sachs said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful card.

Pawprintx4 said...

Yikes! Another die I would like to add to my collection and I am already seeing 4th of July, New Years and other holiday uses (also Congrats and you're a star).
Stephanie K
SC/USA

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
Wow so different and a lovely card too. I'm really liking the fact you can use so many of the dies all year round.
With best wishes
Elaine Ann