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Saturday 11 August 2018

Mechanical Holly Square

Hello crafters!  Welcome to day three.  We are starting out this morning with the Mechanical Holly Square die set.  This set has four dies in in and it gives you some fun elements to cut and combine for some interesting shapes.  You can grunge it up if you like or go with a more elegant sort of steampunk style like I have here, it looks great either way!  You can also easily nip away the holly leaves for use in any non Christmas sort of projects.  Leave your comment here if you would like to be entered into this drawing.  I will be back at noon for the next offering.  All for now, Sue x
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125 comments:

  1. Jan.moogie11 August 2018 at 06:10

    Wow wow wow you have really gone to town on this set of dies Sue and they are all fabulous looks like I shall have to pull a few extra shifts in so that I can buiy the lot woo hoo hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  2. Karen Drew11 August 2018 at 06:15

    Absolutely brilliant. Love how versatile this die set is. Looks fabulous
    Luv
    Karen xx

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  3. hollyberry11 August 2018 at 06:18

    Anything with Holly gets my vote. Love the quirkiness of this die and it certainly makes a beautiful card.

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  4. KarinsArtScrap11 August 2018 at 06:22

    gorgeous and elegant Sue

    karin

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  5. Unknown11 August 2018 at 06:24

    Hi sue,

    There's a lot to this die, very pretty as well as u say it can be very useful as u could use parts of it all year round, very pretty card sue.

    Di Di from broadstairs Kent.

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  6. Anonymous11 August 2018 at 06:30

    This looks like lots of fun and so many possibilities! Love the design elements.
    Lyn from Australia.

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  7. Unknown11 August 2018 at 06:30

    Good Morning Sue

    An interesting set off dies with as usual endless possibilities because of the way they have been constructed. I love the card.

    Crafty Hugs
    Heather xx

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  8. hazel young11 August 2018 at 06:31

    Beautiful card and die set Sue x xhazel

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  9. Pat11 August 2018 at 06:33

    Morning Sue
    This is a great die set. You do inspire us to look at dies differently, and chop them apart making them very versatile
    Pat x

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  10. Marion Scott11 August 2018 at 06:35

    Beautiful card Sue and an interesting die set

    Marion S x

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  11. kittyedavies47@gmail.com11 August 2018 at 06:36

    Morning Sue.
    Thank you what a beautiful die set, Sue each one is so brilliant.
    A beautiful card too.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  12. Yvonne1985611 August 2018 at 06:39

    Wow wow wow. I want. I need. I must have. This is stunning! What a fantastic die set. And your card is just beautiful. I know it's holly,but I would use this all year through.
    Hope you have a great day sue and everyone.
    Hugs.
    Smudgecat's Mom
    Yvonne19856. Xxx

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  13. Steph Cotterill11 August 2018 at 06:46

    Hi Sue. You know this style isn't my cuppa tea, so would like to give those that love this style a better chance of being drawn but that doesn't stop me from supporting your blog everyday. What I do like is the inner block dies, those are all year rounders, and those delicate little holly leaves with their pretty swirls, it's the cog wheels that don't appeal and why save for dies I know I'd never use. I hope to remember to check in for the remainder of the day but please withdraw my name for this collection to give at least one blogger one extra chance. A beautiful sample if made with 'my cuppa tea' dies lol. Enjoy your morning lovely lady xxx

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  14. Karenladd11 August 2018 at 07:08

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  15. Karenladd11 August 2018 at 07:10

    I love that you show us all the different ways a die set can be used. This grungy snowflake design is a great artsy take on the usual winter designs, and yet can look quite traditional as well.
    karenladd in California

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  16. Denise Bryant11 August 2018 at 07:18

    Love all the possibilities with this one! Gorgeous card!
    DeniseB in CA

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  17. Barbara Gosden11 August 2018 at 07:18

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful card and great die.
    B xx

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  18. cheryl brown11 August 2018 at 07:31

    Morning Sue,

    How excited I am that you have another die release, this my favourites, steam punk/industrial.
    I missed the first few days due to holiday.


    Loving this snowflake.


    Good luck to all who enter. And thank you Sue for your generosity.


    Love 7 hugs
    Cheryl xxx

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  19. foxyg11 August 2018 at 07:40

    Stunning card and die set.

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  20. Unknown11 August 2018 at 07:41

    Gorgeous die set

    sandyh(hull)

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  21. NannaShaz11 August 2018 at 07:42

    Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a beautiful card today love the die and how you have used it and the versatility of it too.

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a lovely day all and take care
    Love
    Hunnymummy from MK
    xxx

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  22. Ann Topp11 August 2018 at 07:53

    Good Morning Sue OHH WOWEEE. This sample card is beautiful. Apart from my favourite colours... blue and white.... always gets my vote....the die is awesome. I Never would believe you could get this look from steam punk. Well done Sue. This is why you deserve all the awards and accolades that are due to you. Another wonderful set. Someone is going to be very lucky. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

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  23. Chris Curry11 August 2018 at 07:57

    A brilliant die Sue, so versatile. I love the colours you have chosen for this gorgeous card. Thank you. Xxx

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  24. Suemac11 August 2018 at 07:57

    A wonderful sample

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  25. CraftyCoffey11 August 2018 at 08:04

    Lovely card & a great die.

    Michele

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  26. Unknown11 August 2018 at 08:05

    That's a snow machine! I'd recognize it anywhere!

    I love the corners. You must have composed them from other sets, because I don't see them on a set.

    I'd really like to see this snow machine without holly. And those gears just make me want to turn something.

    Enjoy your Saturday, Sue and Wilsonettes.

    Donita, the one in Rhode Island, smallest state in the U.S.





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  27. rosiejt11 August 2018 at 08:05

    I think this is my favourite die set so far in this launch, but I do like them all, so.....!

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  28. Clai0111 August 2018 at 08:06

    This is my favourite die in the collection so far, it looks super. x

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  29. TDQ Karen11 August 2018 at 08:10

    Love how this can work in all sorts of ways,fantastic look on your card x

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  30. Netty The Runner11 August 2018 at 08:11

    Lovely die. Like you said Sue, it can be nipped at, so can be used for non Christmas cards.
    Annette x

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  31. Jean Z11 August 2018 at 08:22

    Hi Sue, Great die love them all. love Jean Z xxxx

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  32. Scottydog11 August 2018 at 08:28

    A lovely card, looks quite feminine for a steampunk card! Very unusual. Thank youSue.

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  33. Unknown11 August 2018 at 08:30

    To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
    This Mornings Card Is Just Magnificent I Love The Magical
    Cutting Die, I Really Love The Colour Combination Also How You’ve
    Created Your Magnificent Card.............
    Sue, Thank You For Sharing Today’s Exquisite Card Also For The Daily Inspiration
    I Truly Appreciate Everything You Do
    I Agree With Everything Ann Toppcards Says You Deserve All The Awards/Accolades
    That You Have Plus Any That May Come Your Way................
    Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
    Extremely Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather Plus Sam & Family
    Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
    Love From Sam xxx

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  34. dj from kettering11 August 2018 at 08:33


    I think this is my favourite so far; notice I said
    so far!!! No doubt there will be another favourite
    soon,


    Doreen x

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  35. June Horrocks11 August 2018 at 08:39

    Your card is stunning sue I love the snow machine it’s fab thank you so much for sharing
    Love June Horrocks xxxxx

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  36. Pussycats11 August 2018 at 08:47

    Hello Sue and all
    WOW what a stunning new set , The Mechanical Holly Square die set to me is one of them sets that you could use all year round. So many different details in the dies , if I was to snip the holly of after christmas I would be saving them to add to other cards. I always think that steampunk cards are made using more darker colours and seeing your card to day shows us that pale colours can work.
    Wendy, Pussycats

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  37. Crafty vonnie11 August 2018 at 08:48

    Good morning Sue,
    Another beautiful card with your beautiful dies. The versatility from your dies are just up my street. I love steampunk style but these dies can show really elegant as your card shows.Yvonne xx

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  38. lydia jordan11 August 2018 at 08:50

    Morning Sue,
    Gorgeous card and die set. Really enjoying the steampunk effect.
    Lydia
    X

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  39. Unknown11 August 2018 at 08:52

    Morning Sue

    WOW what a lovely card, i'm loving this new set of die's they so much fun, different and versatile, will be great to play with.

    Love Shiona R - Nottingham xx

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  40. Lola4511 August 2018 at 09:00

    Good Morning Sue,

    What a beautiful card, who knew Steampunk could be sooooo elegant. I am also loving the fact that you could use the inner cogs any time of year so really versatile. In fact in all the posts I've seen so far this is probably the most versatile set of dies I've ever seen. I can feel a purchase and my gilding flakes calling, lol!

    Keep up the great work, beautiful dies, even more beautiful cards.

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  41. gwen7011 August 2018 at 09:00

    Fabulous card and die set Sue

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  42. Izzy11 August 2018 at 09:08

    Hi Sue,

    Now this is a really interesting set - love how you've married mechanical elements with organic leaves but since holly leaves are so spiky they actually work very well together - and I love the wheels within wheels of the overall design, another must-have set I think...

    Izzy

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  43. Yorkie girl 11 August 2018 at 09:10

    Good morning Sue and everyone
    Ohh now this is right up my street the colour way is perfect for me totally love it
    Have a wonderful Saturday Sue
    Take care folks
    Theresa G xx

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  44. Lynne L11 August 2018 at 09:17

    Good morning Sue Fabulous card the die is beautiful & so versatile
    Lynne L Haverfordwest

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  45. carol edwards11 August 2018 at 09:20

    Hello Sue, another different die, these dies are certainly ringing the changes. Oh especially if you've created a Christmas steampunk bell in this collection. Xx

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  46. Rosie11 August 2018 at 09:27

    Vow, Sue, this is a stunning die and so many ways to make use of it. Stunning card to show it off....Love Rosie from Chorley..xxx

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  47. Crewe Trish11 August 2018 at 09:30

    Hello Sue
    I am like Stephanie and not a big lover of steam punk but this is pretty done in these colours

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  48. Deb E Isle of Wight11 August 2018 at 09:32

    I think this has to be my favourite so far, well along with Santa. You have the Christmas elements for the non-steam punk fans but then the cog effects for those that are. Love it for itself but also its versatility to be used all year round....Great post.

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  49. Kiraneries11 August 2018 at 09:33

    Hi Sue, a beautiful Christmas card and die set. Your holly die set is different and can be used for other occasions.

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  50. Anonymous11 August 2018 at 09:35

    Beautiful card and die set.
    Kate from Kendal

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  51. Glennis F11 August 2018 at 09:52

    A really fun set - I love it!

    Glennis in nz

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  52. sandieann2111 August 2018 at 09:55

    I can tell you are having so much fun with these dies . Loving all the cards
    x

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  53. Anonymous11 August 2018 at 10:09

    Love it so different
    Elizabeth Bennett

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  54. Karen K11 August 2018 at 10:13

    Hi Sue
    Wow what a stunning card. These new Dies are fabulous.
    Love
    Karen in Telford xx

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  55. BenteS11 August 2018 at 10:41

    Great die set, and your card looks really elegant :))

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  56. Kirstie Black11 August 2018 at 10:47

    This is just gorgeous. Engineergirl x

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  57. Snuffy Snoo11 August 2018 at 10:49

    Hi Sue
    Love this card!! What a fab die set!!
    Hugs
    Sam
    xxxx

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  58. Nananne11 August 2018 at 10:50

    Gorgeous card! Wonderful looking die set , could be used in lots of ways, your card is really elegant .
    Anne xo

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  59. Littlelamb11 August 2018 at 10:58

    Love this card and dies. Thank you Sue.

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  60. June Smith11 August 2018 at 10:58

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, beautiful creation and looks like you have made the cogs corners from the other die's in this collection that you have already shown us, clever.

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

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  61. karenlotty11 August 2018 at 11:02

    Brilliant! It’s definitely industrial chic but “not in your face” So it lends itself to being very grungy/shabby chic or clean simple and elegant

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  62. rolfi11 August 2018 at 11:04

    Hi Sue,

    that´s a stunning die set and a beautiful card…

    Rolf xxx

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  63. jean.phillips111 August 2018 at 11:13

    Morning Sue, wow, that card is amazing! These dies are just so different, love them! Love Jean xxx

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  64. Margaret R11 August 2018 at 11:24

    Hi Sue
    This is an intriquing die set,as it looks anything but square. Lovely card
    Margaret x

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  65. theresa w11 August 2018 at 11:39

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Love this set Sue x such a versatile die and as you have shown with your card steampunk can be elegant and pretty x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  66. Maria11 August 2018 at 11:52

    Hi Sue and everyone.
    Not being into steam punk myself I do like this die and as
    you say if cutting off the holly leafs you can use it to other
    cards too and not just for x-mas. Like the card.

    hugs Maria x

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  67. Cathie11 August 2018 at 11:59

    Beautiful card. This die is wonderful.

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  68. Anonymous11 August 2018 at 12:20

    Dear Sue
    I can't believe how different this die looks, who could imagine clogs and holly! Simply wonderful!
    Love Michelle Stanley xxx

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  69. Wendy from Scotland11 August 2018 at 12:20

    Hi Sue, Love, love this die its so versatile and very eye catching its awesome
    love Wendy

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  70. brandco2450@gmail.com11 August 2018 at 12:27

    WOW! This is stunning! I love how you've made grunge elegant!
    Sharon in Toronto

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  71. Rose in Chester11 August 2018 at 12:36

    Hi Sue,
    Wonderful die, wonderful card.
    Hugs,Rose

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  72. ursula11 August 2018 at 12:49

    Now this one is a definite definite definite must have, love the card very much how you have used it to create such a beautiful centre piece....thank you Sue...luv Ursula Longworth xx

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  73. Anonymous11 August 2018 at 12:53

    Just love the way you have designed this die set and made a super card. Love from Jackie xx

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  74. Lynda's craft's11 August 2018 at 13:03

    Beautiful card Sue I just love the colour you hav used so pretty.
    Hug's Lynda from Broadstairs xx

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  75. cr@fty11 August 2018 at 13:24

    Hi Sue
    Only you can make steampunk pretty! I love the card and due!
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  76. Muriel11 August 2018 at 13:33

    Hello Sue and all
    Fabulous versatile dies and for more than Christmas too. Love the card, again such classy industrial.
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  77. Leanne11 August 2018 at 13:54

    Such a beautiful card & die.
    Leanne S (Smiley Sun)

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  78. Joan McKevitt11 August 2018 at 14:02

    Sue, this is an absolutely fantastic die set! I love how you have used it on today's card, making each layer look so different. Nanny Jo N Ireland

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  79. Nana on the Hill11 August 2018 at 14:11

    This is a really unusual stylish die Sue, don't know how you keep bringing such great ideas to life, love itx

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  80. Kate's Cards11 August 2018 at 14:54

    Love all the different elements on this die. It looks great as a background but also has many uses when cut up. Xxx

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  81. Pawprintx411 August 2018 at 15:15

    This card is truly beautiful and even the most conservative of Christmas cards receivers would agree. Lovely.
    Stephanie K
    SC/USA

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  82. Sue MacFall11 August 2018 at 15:22

    beautiful and intricate die - so many possibilities. Thank you Sue.

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  83. Pauline Austen11 August 2018 at 15:26

    My 2nd favourite so far. Lovely card. Hugs xx Pauline from Teesside

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  84. Dawn Holben11 August 2018 at 15:50

    WOW Sue this has such fabulous detail on it, this will get lots of uses. Another that i love x

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  85. Yorks butterfly11 August 2018 at 15:52

    Hi Sue, I don't know how you manage to come up with all these different ideas, who would have thought of combining Holly and Cogs, but it works. Lovely card and die.
    WENDY XX

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  86. lritchie11 August 2018 at 15:57

    Lovely card and another great die!

    Lori from Canada

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  87. sued9911 August 2018 at 15:58

    Fabulous set of dies. Unusual combination but nevertheless a real winner. X

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  88. Anonymous11 August 2018 at 17:56

    Hi Sue, a very pretty die which I can see will be able to change in so many different ways. Love the card.

    Barbara V

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  89. Janet in Menston11 August 2018 at 17:56

    Very intricate die, looks really fab on your card, love it!

    Janet Wilson in Menston

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  90. Anonymous11 August 2018 at 18:34

    Hi Sue
    Now this is unusual and I like it, love the card.
    Lesley S x

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  91. Patricia Howarth11 August 2018 at 18:44

    Hi Sue, This is a gorgeous die set, a circle within a square, really pretty.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  92. stitchingranny11 August 2018 at 19:10

    A lovely Christmas and holly die and love the way you used it three times on this pretty card to create the line of holly along the top and bottom

    Hugs Helen - Stitch xx

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  93. Alice (scrAPpamondo)11 August 2018 at 20:17

    Adorable set, love the filigree look!

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  94. Liz11 August 2018 at 20:36

    OMGosh, I love this set of dies! Fabulous card.

    Liz - Crafty Sunflower xx

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  95. CraftyJo11 August 2018 at 21:06

    Lovely, versatile set and fab card Sue.

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  96. Barbara11 August 2018 at 21:26

    Beautiful card, very intricate die set.

    Barbara in Carnwath

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  97. craftynanna11 August 2018 at 22:35

    This is such a lovely die and beautiful card Johanna XX

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  98. Betty McAlister11 August 2018 at 22:42

    Fabulous die and card Sue. Very versatile and Love that it's ideal for smaller cards too.
    Wonderful extra Christmas launch xx

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  99. SHartl12 August 2018 at 00:06

    What a great die set and card!! I like all the different parts of the design that can be used separately or apart, and the unusual (but still beautiful) look.
    Shartl

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  100. CCM12 August 2018 at 05:56

    This die set is so much fun and useful.

    Hugs from Toronto,
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  101. Sunset Bay12 August 2018 at 06:19

    Makes a beautiful card xxx

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  102. DeCor12 August 2018 at 07:26

    The detail is amazing on this die. A great card.

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  103. cheryl brown12 August 2018 at 07:49

    Morning Sue,

    A fantastic die set,love your card.

    Love 7 hugs
    Cheryl x

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  104. Chantal12 August 2018 at 07:59

    Super stunning card, love this.
    Hugs, Chantal S

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  105. ahappycrafter5012 August 2018 at 08:16

    This is a lovely die.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  106. Jacqui O A12 August 2018 at 08:36

    Fab card and dies.

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  107. Kim S12 August 2018 at 09:19

    Fabulous card and a very useful dies, endless possibilities

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  108. Di12 August 2018 at 09:54


    Hi Sue,
    What a beautiful, elegant card, love it. The dies are absolutely gorgeous.
    Cheers
    Di B. x
    Tasmania.

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  109. Rosemary Stickland12 August 2018 at 13:00

    Love this card, the dies are great.
    Rosemary xx

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  110. Tressa12 August 2018 at 20:06

    I did comment on this gorgeous card but it seems to have disappeared, hence this one is late!

    Teresa

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  111. Jomada-Dawn12 August 2018 at 20:25

    Another very interesting design
    Jomada-Dawn

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  112. Alison D12 August 2018 at 20:30

    Hi Sue, love this card. You've showcased the die set to perfection. Love and hugs,
    Alison D x

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  113. Unknown12 August 2018 at 22:06

    Love these industrial image dies

    Vie
    x

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  114. Laura O12 August 2018 at 22:23

    Great card sue love the dies. Laura O Springfield

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  115. Darlene from SK12 August 2018 at 23:09

    Love this collection of Industrial Chic dies!
    Darlene from Saskatchewan Canada

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  116. lindyloo1213 August 2018 at 09:49

    I am not usually a fan of the industrial type dies but love the ones you have done Sue

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  117. Anonymous13 August 2018 at 15:05

    Love this Holly square. Just gorgeous. Hugs Lumbaland xx

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  118. Sandra13 August 2018 at 15:27

    This die and card makes you want to really look at it up close. Beautiful card!
    Sandra Smith

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  119. June Ballenger13 August 2018 at 19:11

    This is too pretty for words. A stunning card xx

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  120. Arlyn O13 August 2018 at 21:17

    Lovely card and die for anytime use. A

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  121. Theresa14 August 2018 at 09:37

    this is another oh so versatile set. can be adapted to so many things, love it, hugs xx

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  122. Elizabeth Louise15 August 2018 at 06:01

    What a stunning set!


    Liz from Nottingham

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  123. BridgetCG15 August 2018 at 06:44

    Hi Sue, I think this set has to be my favourite so far, because it is very versatile, and can be changed in many ways. Your card as always shows it off perfectly. Bx

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  124. Owlish16 August 2018 at 08:38

    Hi SUE
    I love this china blue card l think it’s very elegant
    JOY Xx

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