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Monday 15 October 2018

African Animals

Hello crafters!  Here we are at the start of day five and I would like to share the new Safari Collection with you.  I just love these and there are so many fabulous ways to create stunning backgrounds with which to use these silhouette style dies.  However, if you are not a lover of the silhouette look, then you are in luck because we have a beautifully detailed set of matching clear stamps that can be used with them!  This set is called African Animals and has a lovely selection of animals to use, including a pair of giraffes and a mama elephant and it's baby!  These will work so well for so many occasions too, think travel, retirement, birthday or just because!  Leave a comment if you would like to be entered into this drawing.  The next set will be here at noon!  All for now, Sue x


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144 comments:

  1. Hello Sue and all
    Oh Oh Oh, Sue these are absolutely fabulous, have to have and the stamps too. I can just see them in silhouette too with sunset colours behind them, childrens' cards, male cards, anyone who loves Africa cards, no second thoughts, my absolute favourite so far

    Hugs


    Muriel x

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  2. Hi sue,

    These are so lovely, I just love these elephants and how you have done them with the silhouette is just amazing sue, they are lovely,

    Di Di from broadstairs Kent.

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  3. Great looking collection. Love the mood the card sets

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  4. I silhouette Muriels comment, one word - outstanding. There's something magical in this kind of crafting and I love it. Makes me want to go on safari but alas another pipedream. Roll on 12pm xxx

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  5. Beautiful card and die set Sue xx hazel young nottm

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  6. I can't help but think some children who like to craft may love these animal themed dies too x

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  7. Oh my gosh, I just love these and what a switch from your releases so far. That elephant mama and baby are my favorites but these would all be amazing to use in projects.

    shartl

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  8. Morning Sue.
    Thank you, Sue I just love these dies.
    A beautiful card Sue thank you.
    Take care Kitty Davies.

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  9. Love these dies. The embossed detail is amazing. Will be good to see them done with te stamps too
    Luv
    Karen xx

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  10. Hi Sue

    These are fabulous and without a doubt my favourites. I absolutely love this card. More like these please xx

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  11. Sonja from Frankfurt15 October 2018 at 06:42

    Hi Sue
    Not sure why my first comment published as anonymous... guess it’s the early morning or that inward just too excited by these fabulous dies xxx
    Sonja from Frankfurt

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  12. Wonderful silhouette card! Wow, the fun that could be had making different scenes with these. Debra x

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  13. Morning Sue from sunny Africa. These are my definite favourites especially as I have just returned from watching elephants and their babies playing around the water hole last week. Love the card. Hugs xx Pauline in S.A.

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  14. Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes
    These are gorgeous they will have lots of uses for many things

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a lovely day all
    Love
    Hunnymummy54 from MK
    xxx

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  15. Morning Sue, what a lovely set of dies, reminds me of my 9 years spent living in South Africa. Love the blue background and sure they would look stunning with an orange sunset too! Love Jean from Corsham xxx

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  16. Great set of dies the card is wonderful xx

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  17. Good Morning sue
    Wow. A simply stunning set of dies.Love your silhouette card.
    Jan xxx

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  18. Hello Sue, what a fantastic card. Love the dies and the background too. So striking in the silhouette against that background. Xx

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  19. Beautiful set! These make such gorgeous silhouettes!
    DeniseB in CA

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  20. These are fantastic,I love the silhouette look so these are just perfect

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  21. Stunning card & a very different set of Dies.

    Michele

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  22. Beautiful card. Do love these dies and the background you have created to show them off.

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  23. Hi Sue, these dies are gorgeous and such a beautiful card.

    Barbara V

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  24. These dies are great and the card you've made with them is just stunning. Lilly (Lilly's Craft Corner)

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  25. Good morning Sue,
    Arhhh! What a beautiful card! Love these silhouette dies, they MUST go on to my wishlist.x
    Janice K AC Bucks

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  26. Hi Sue
    Stunning card and fun dies.
    B xx

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  27. Good Morning
    First of all WOW what a stunning card , I have to say the start of the African collection is amazing. I love the silhouette look look and what a great collection of dies. I think you can have so much fun with this set and the added bonus of matching stamps.
    Wendy, Pussycats

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  28. Good morning Sue,
    Wow, wow, wow what a beautiful card my Daughter loves elephants & this would be ideal for her. My Husband loves lions so these dies would be ideal for me to make them some beautiful cards.Yvonne xx

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  29. You’re onto a winner here. So many occasions when these could be used.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  30. Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, been looking forward to these, they are gorgeous and as you say so versatile and having the stamps to go with them, well you are onto a winner.

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs June Smith xxx

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  31. These dies are superb Sue and these animals are very close to my heart too. Stunning card
    Love Rosie from Chorley...xxx

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  32. Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Wow Sue these are fantastic x I love the elephants and the the giraffe x they look spectacular on your card as silhouettes with the beautiful trees x you get to go on your safari now Sue x thankyou x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  33. Hello Sue
    Just stunning

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  34. Stunningly different. Beautiful card xx

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  35. A lovely set of dies and the fact they have matching stamps is a real bonus I would have loved to have these when my son was alive as he was a zookeeper
    Karenlotty

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  36. Wow! What a change, I love them!

    Sandyh(HULL)

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  37. Hi Sue
    Knew I was going to love these African Animals the moment I saw them. These are sensational. I can think of so many people who would absolutely love a card using these beauties.
    This launch is so exciting.
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  38. Oh what a wonderful card Sue. I adore the elephants. Tigers are my favourite along with elephants. Thank you. Xxx

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  39. Lovely card!
    I saw this African Animals collection before the launch started and immediately fell in love with it - so many beautiful dies and detailed stamps :))
    Really hope to get my hand on them....

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  40. Wonderful collection Sue, love them all

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  41. Marie P.from Longridge15 October 2018 at 08:29

    Good morning Sue and all.
    Fantastic card and dies Sue. Very close to my heart as 3 of my children lived in South Africa (One of them for 22 years) 4 of my grandchildren were born there and 2 of those still live there.
    This die is now a 'Must have' and maybe I'll buy it today. Thank you so very much Sue.
    Marie P.

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  42. Rosie JT Carlisle15 October 2018 at 08:34

    I'd love to win this set - the card is great.

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  43. Lovely card. I like the stark black and blue.

    A set of dies that will appeal to a lot of people.

    Teresa

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  44. Good Morning Sue. I just don't know what to say Sue. These are fabulous. And as both my self and my husband are very big animal lovers this set is definitely on my list. I could make my hubby cards for years from this one set and he would be happy with any one of them. Your sample today Sue is Stunning ...... like Africa at night. Imagine this in yellows oranges brown's and ivory..... you have the same card.. during the hot sunny days. A real must have for me. Thankyou Sue. Good luck with the new launch.Someone is going to be very lucky. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards.

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  45. Good Morning Sue, a great collection of animals, so many possibilities xx

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  46. Beautiful card and gorgeous dies. Hugs MERRY BERRY 2 xxx

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  47. Wow! Safari cards here we come. Xxx

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  48. This is gorgeous - really, really, super cute. Hope there are some more like this to come.

    Love

    Maggie (Yorkite) the ONLY Maggie!!

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  49. Morning Sue,
    A stunning collection of animals.
    Lydia
    x

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  50. This is certainly something different, but I like them very much


    Glennis in nz

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  51. Stunning card Sue, like others have said I can see the background for these dies in an African sunset. Beautiful
    Marion S x

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  52. These are fabulous, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  53. Hi Sue this is a stunning card. I love the background and the silhouette images look so amazing place on it. Enjoy the rest of the day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  54. Hi Sue,
    What a fantastic start to the day, these dies are just fabulous. And like your background, I'd see the African night with them.................
    I've got the stamps, too - for versatility.
    I've always wondered - are Zebras striped white on black/brown or the other way round? We've got them in the Zoo but I can never decide.............
    Hugs, Rose

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  55. Hi Sue,

    that´s a fantastic card and your animal dies are stunning.

    Rolf xxx

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  56. What a striking card the African animals make. Fantastic.
    Kate from Kendal

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  57. Deb E Isle of Wight15 October 2018 at 09:50

    These dies (and the stamps) where at the top of my pre-order wish list and are stunning....Love the post with these in silhouette with that background - confirmed now that I want, want, want lol....

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  58. Hi Sue,
    What a gorgeous card and set of dies.
    A must have that can be used in so many ways.
    Regards,
    Evis M.

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  59. To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
    This Particular Die Set Is One Of My Favourites Along With The
    Magnificent Matching Stamps, I Just Love How You’ve Created The Magical Card
    Your Background Is Just Phenomenal Also I Have Lots Of Superb Ideas For
    Using “THE AFRICAN ANIMALS🐘🐆🦓🦒DIE SET” ALSO WITH THE STAMPS....
    This Will Be My First Purchase From Your New Collection
    Once Again I’m Blown Away By This Card Thank You For Sharing
    Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
    Extremely Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
    Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
    Love From Sam xxx

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  60. Good morning Sue brilliant card today & a lovely Die set
    Love Lynda Brock xx

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  61. Hi Sue
    A sensational set of dies. How gorgeous they would look with a sunset coloured background and how fabulous that there are stamps too.
    A gorgeous card too.

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  62. Hi Sue,
    I love the new Safari Collection. Your card is stunning.

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  63. Oh so lovely! These would great on children’s cards but can be used for all occasions too.
    Doreen R

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  64. Hi Sue, a beautiful card and a great set of dies. I love your safari collection of animals.

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  65. Hi Sue
    I love this card. I also love the detailed dies. I have never seen anything like these anyway. Definitely my favourites now.
    Love
    Karen in Telford xx

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  66. Hi Sue
    Gorgeous gorgeous card,very atmospheric,love it! Wonderful elephants,
    Thank you Sue
    Best wishes
    Karen M

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  67. Hi sue, beautiful card and the dies are a must. you always need animals for childrens cards. A

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  68. I'm making interactive Safari Adventure mini albums for my little greatgrandsons and your animal dies are just what I need. Love the beautiful card too. MaryJean Smith, Fort Smith Arkansas

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  69. Well that was good timing!! The postman just delivered this fabulous set to my door this morning so I came on here for more inspiration ....and there it was. These dies and stamps are just what I have been looking for, great for all occasions but especially for Male cards.

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  70. Hi Sue, a gorgeous card and although I love all the big cats (no surprise there lol) elephants are my most favourite of all. I love your Woodland Animals and they are regularly in use so I don't see any reason why the African Animals should not join them.

    Frances

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  71. I LOVE THIS DIE!! And yep I'm shouting! I never thought to see a Sue Wilson die set of animals but I'm thrilled to see this. I'm certainly going to get my little mitts on this one! God bless Sarah

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  72. Hi Sue

    A great collection I think, one that will be so popular. I love the elephants especially the cute baby one. Gteat idea to have the stamps too.

    Love Helen xxx

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  73. I just love animal dies, they suit children and adults both. So making
    a very useful set. A great card:0)


    Sandy (tort)

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  74. An amazing die set,love all your animals.
    xx

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  75. I love animals Sue, so this set of dies is right up my street.
    Annette x

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  76. Hi Sue, great set of dies and with the stamps a fantastic bonus. very versatile
    Wendy xx

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  78. Hi Sue, love this set of dies. love Jean Z xx

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  79. Lovely set of animals that I can use on loads of different cards for different people. Grand baby to Sisters. I love the zebra that is included.
    Stephanie K
    SC/USA

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  80. Okay. We are going on Safari. What a surprise. I'm backing my bags.

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  81. This card is so dramatic and beautiful!

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  82. Beautiful card sue another stunner love the simple black against the vibrant colours great dies. Laura o Springfield

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  83. Oh, this is a very different set, such a surprise! :D Fabulous wild animals embossed silhouettes!!! Perfect for scenery cards! Love your dramatic background!

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  84. Awesome theme. This set looks very realistic.

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  85. Fabulous set of dies, just beautiful.

    Liz - Crafty Sunflower xx

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  86. Beautiful will love to own these.
    Hugs, emily67

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  87. Love the African animals, so fun.

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  88. I love silhouettes and these are fantastic! Stunning card! Craftychris in Bournemouth xxx

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  89. These silhouette dies look wonderful and matching stamps give them so much more versatility. Hugs from Canada 🇨🇦

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  90. dj from kettering15 October 2018 at 16:04



    I don't think these are for me, but some of
    you will love them!!



    Doreen x

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  91. Hi Sue
    Beautiful card and die set, love the mummy and baby elephants

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat L, Belfast

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  92. Hi Sue
    Fabulous card.
    Best wishes
    Dorianne

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  93. I loved these when I first saw them. Great that nthere are also stamps to match, & I love your card


    Janet Wilson in Menston

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  94. As I hail from Africa, this is just up my street, love it...superb card Sue...luv Ursula Longworth xx

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  95. Oh Sue these are fabulous!! So different, you do make it difficult to choose a favourite out of this launch.
    Wendy x

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  96. Super dies and a lovely card.
    Rosemary xx

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  97. Hi Sue, These african animals are gorgeous and I love this 'scene' card.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  98. Oh what I lovely collection. Engineergirl x

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  99. Hi Sue Oh these are fantastic love the elephant silhouettes So many possibilities with these dies and stamps
    Lynne L Haverfordwest

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  100. Hi Sue
    What a fantastic collection of animals, anyone would be happy to have these
    Margaret x

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  101. o this is also stunning and that blue fabbbb Sue. love this also

    Gr Karin

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  102. Hi Sue, these dies are stunning and they look great as silhouettes!

    Lori from Canada

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  103. Love them
    Elizabeth Bennett

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  104. Hello Sue,
    These Safari silhouettes look great fun, having the matching stamps really extend their use, this set will be a great investment.
    Hugs Brenda xxx

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  105. Oh, you can have so much fun with this set.

    Hugs from Toronto
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  106. Hi Sue
    These are unusual for you.
    You are certainly diverse in your creativity but I have to say I like them
    Men’s cards covered me thinks
    Thank you Sue
    Best wishes and hugs
    Theresa G xx

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  107. Sue, what a great set of dies! I love the way you have cut them in silhouette....so very effective! Nanny Jo N Ireland

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  108. These would be great for children's cards.

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  109. Oh my Sue just love the silhouette look you have created with the animals and tree. Love from Jackie xx

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  110. Ooh, yes please! And I love the idea of the coordinating detail stamps - look forward to seeing these.
    Jomada-Dawn

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  111. Hi Sue,
    Fabulous card and dies, so useful for anyone from children to male cards.
    Cheers,
    Di B. x
    Tasmania

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  112. Beautiful card Sue!!!
    Fantastic dies, really useful set of dies.

    Barbara in Carnwath

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  113. A fantastic idea Sue you took me by surprise with these how lovely are the animals and a superb card Widnes Viking

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  114. Hi Sue,
    What a fabulous set of useful dies. Brilliant addition to any collection.
    Tooth Fairy Jo.

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  115. A gorgeous set of dies and stamps Sue. Fabulous card too xx

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  116. Eunice(Edmonton)15 October 2018 at 23:56

    The African Animal dies are wonderful Sue, really love the card you have created with them.

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  117. Diane Taylor
    Again beautiful

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  118. I love this set of animals. How wonderful.

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  119. These are a dream come true! A nice thing about them being silhouettes is that you can cut Them from patterned paper. How about a gingham giraffe or a calico elephant?

    Seems like we’d need a big game permit to bring this collection home

    Donita in Rhode Island


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  120. Been waiting for these Sue they are so versatile and of course anything animal is a must. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  121. Hi Sue. Absolute must have for my African inspired living room. Adding to canvas for a home decor item. Brilliant backgrounds xxx

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  122. Hi Sue
    A lovely set of animals and a beautiful card.
    These dies slong with the co-ordinating stamps are a must have for our collections.
    They will be so useful for cards for children and male cards too!
    Lesley S x
    West Sussex

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  123. Still thinking about the dies, I have pre-ordered the stamps.

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  124. Fantastic animals must have these

    Vie
    x

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  125. Great card,Wow! What a fantastic set of dies, the detail on each die is awesome!
    Hugs Chantal S

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  126. Wow - a complete change of direction, something completely different. Can see some great children’s cards coming from this set. Thankyou for the inspiration Sue.

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  127. Hello Sue, this is my favourite of the new range. Coming from Africa, it is right up my street. Love the card you have created. Bx

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  128. Love this set. Fabulous collection of animals. Always a winner for so many occasions. You’ve made a lovely card to show them off.
    Aussie Lyn

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  129. ‘Sue’per card Sue. I just love those giraffes

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  130. Just love all these animals Sue, but even those who have never travelled will fall in love with the animals as they will appeal to every age group and are great for making mens cards too.

    Hugs Helen xx

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  131. So excited to see your Safari collection! I have been waiting for something like this!! Love the card, too. Judy from Prosser

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  132. Safari so good! Perfect with the trees x

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  133. Hi Sue what a lovely different set, fab card. Thanks Helen x

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  134. Hi Sue what a lovely different set, fab card. Thanks Helen x

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  135. Hi Sue and everyone
    A wonderful card. I just love this set of African animals Sue.

    hugs Maria A x

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  136. Another nice die set and card Sue, so many people love elephants
    Julie x

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  137. Hi SUE
    I love you're silhouette effects especially on this African theme card gorgeous gorgeous

    OWLISH Xx

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  138. Hi Sue,
    What a great African collection!
    Véronique L

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  139. Hi Sue
    These dies are fabulous and you have made a stunning card. these are a must on my wish list and I think I might have to add the stamps too. Well done.
    With best wishes
    Elaine Ann

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