Friday 19 October 2018

Fern Fronds

Hi bloggers!  The next up is the Fern Fronds die set.  Shown here, the fern frond dies were used to create negative space in this background.  The die set gives you a really lovely negative fall away design, don't you think?  Add some flowers and a sentiment and Bob's your uncle!  Just leave your comment on this post and hopefully join us back here at 3pm for the final post of the blog launch.  All for now, Sue x









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144 comments:

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful die, I love it. Your card is lovely, too.
Hugs, Rose

Steph Cotterill said...

Such simplicity Sue but so beautiful. I love this xxx

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
A great background I'm thinking men's cards just without the flowers.
A very useful die set.
Jan xxx

June Smith said...

Afternoon Sue and all Wilsonettes, such a beautiful die the fern is, and love the sample you have made from them, another winner

Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs June Smith xxx

Barbara Gosden said...

Lovely card and very useful die.
B xx

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue

I think this is one of my favourites. It could be so useful, used as you have to make a background or added to flowers to make them special. I have and love the other fronds you did, was it delicate fronds? I used to remember all your die names, but now there are too many.....or I’m just getting old and forgetful!

The card is beautiful, it’s striking in the colours you’ve used but it would look so different in other colours. A winner I think.

Love Helen xxx

rjsmusic said...

Love your cards and dies!

Scottydog said...

A striking card showing how versatile it is as a background, yet just as useful with the floral Dies. You think of everything! Thank you Sue.

TDQ Karen said...

Love this greenery, beautiful card xx

jean.phillips1 said...

Good afternoon Sue loving the Fern die and love the way you have used the negative for the background. Love Jean from Corsham xxx

Lilly said...

These dies are just gorgeous and that card looks stunning with the negative die cuts. Lilly (Lilly's Craft Corner)

NannaShaz said...

Sue and all the Wilsonettes

Oh yes this is a lovely die and great way to make a background

Have a good afternoon all

Love

Hunnymummy54 from MK
xxx

Rosie JT said...

I love these sort of dies - so useful.

evis said...

Hi Sue,
Love this die. Can be used as a background or just as single fronds.
Brilliant!
Regards,

Evis M.

Pawprintx4 said...

This is a very useful die all year. I would use on my Christmas cards if I had it now.
Stephanie K
SC/USA

Margaret R said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card and very useful die
Margaret x

MarilynJD said...

Love this die, and its one of my granddaughter's names.
xx

sandy said...

Any leaf type die is one of the most useful dies. Using it as on the card takes it to a new dimension.

Sandy (tort)

Alison D said...

Hi Sue, wonderful card and die. Finishing touches are my absolute favourites. Everyone should have at least one finishing touches die set in their stash (depending on budget of course). They can make a card really special. Love and hugs,
Alison D x

Sunset Bay said...

Wow! I love this card. Lovely for the men too xxx

Sunset Bay said...

Wow! I love this card. Lovely for the men too xxx

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Your finishing touches range are out there as some of the best on the market and this die set is no exception. You can't have too much foliage in a die collection and this one is a must have and a want...Love it

Craftychris said...

I love this card - it's stunning! A beautiful die set too - I have to have this set! Wonderful! Craftychris in Bournemouth xxx

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

This is stunning and appears so simple! Must have!
Sharon in Toronto

Netty The Runner said...

Lovely die Sue.
Annette x

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. These ferns are so delicate and I love t he way you have used the negative to create the card.

Lisbeth (from Beckenham)

karenlotty said...

A lovely set of dies They’ll work so well with any flower in your collections
Karenlotty

Cdteach said...

Love greenery of any kind and these delicate ferns are a real must have and are now at the top of my list.

Jan

Ann Topp said...

Good Afternoon Sue. Beautiful. Your sample is beautiful....but see Man....man....man cards here. Using Autumn colours with one of your safari animals..... or even just a dog image this die will be so versatile. Well done Sue. Someone is going to be very lucky. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

Agnes (Scotland) said...

So simple but so effective Love it

Tressa said...

This is gorgeous.

Teresa

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful in its simplicity, love it

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat L, Belfast

Stella Munn said...

Great card. Love the leaves. Ideal for a male card - my friend will be getting this for his in December!!!!! Thanks Sue xx

Crafty Cruiser said...

Simple yet very effective. Lovely die!
Doreen R

gwen70 said...

Stunning card and die, a real must have

Anonymous said...

This is a stunning die and card.
Kate from Kendal

lydia jordan said...

Hi Sue,
Love how you have used the dies. Gorgeous.
Lydia
X

CCM said...

Great card.Love the way you have created the background. I can see now that the Fern Fronds die set can be used very often with flowers or not.

Hugs from Toronto
Carmen-Dorothy

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Love this die - such a go to.
Gorgeous card.
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

Pauline Austen said...

Hi Sue, a great 'all year round die' as it can be frosted for Christmas, used for 'male' cards and added to many of your gorgeous flower dies, to complete a bouquet.
Love how you have used it for the background on this card. Hugs xx Pauline in

Kate's Cards said...

Very useful die for many cards.

CraftyCoffey said...

What a lovely card, so classy. Could be used for many occasions.

Michele

hollyberry said...

Always love your foliage dies and this one is no exception. Beautiful card.

Marion Scott said...

Hello Sue,
A beautiful die and a lovely card
Marion S x

Kirstie Black said...

Like the monochrome of this card - its very effective. Engineergirl x

ursula said...

One of those must have dies, so versatile...love the card....luv Ursula Longworth xx

Unknown said...

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
This Is A Phenomenal Card Simply Made From A Couple
Of Your Outstanding Cutting Dies.
Black/White Just So Very Effective I Love Black On Cards, It Always Makes Cards “POP”
I Love “THE FERN FRONDS” Cutting Dies, Also How You’ve Cut
Your Die Into A Piece Of “Coconut White Foundation Card” Then Backed It
With “Black Foundation Card” Then I Do Believe It’s “THE PETAL POCKET DIE SET”
You’ve Used As A Finishing Touch
Julia Has Recently Been Using Them On Hochanda They Have Been Extremely Popular
You Have Glittered Yours, Just Magnificent/Magical
Sue, Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend
Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
Love From Sam xxx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Hi Sue.
A brilliant set of dies and lovely card.
Thank you Sue.
Take care Kitty Davies.

Emily said...

Very nice,Sue. Love your card too.
Hugs, emily67

Lynda's craft's said...

Hi Sue love this background it's so easy to create with this amazing die love itb
Love Lynda Brock xx

Seymoure said...

Lovely fern die. This will be a great finishing touch to any card.

Anonymous said...

How clever, fantastic result; love it. Thank you. WakeyL

Unknown said...
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Unknown said...

Ferns are so lovely in a floral arrangement. And you have thoughtfully given us a curve in each direction. I’ll add them at my earliest convenience while m I hope you will bask in the glory of your latest fabulous release.

Thank you profusely with big bouquets filled in with many ferns.

Best,

Donita in Rhode Island, where ferns grow like weeds.

Unknown said...

Hi sue,

These dies are stunning, they would be so useful in many things,definitely a go to

Di Di from broadstairs Kent

Cathie said...

Very beautiful card. Love the way you used the negative space. Hugs from Canada 🇨🇦

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, lovely fern dies. These will be a useful addition to our collection. The card is gorgeous.

Barbara V

NancyR said...

Beautiful card...simple yet striking. The ferns are perfect.

NancyR in Delaware, USA

Rosie said...

Lovely card Sue. This fern die will be a lovely finishing touch to any card.
Love Rosie from Chorley...xxx

Anonymous said...

This is such a gorgeous card Sue, love it.

Geordie Jan x

Suzzette Yandle said...

Your Fern Fronds would be a perfect addition to the flowers I make for cards. Your fronds remind me of all those pieces of "Leather Leaf" I used when I was working as a florist. Your phase "Bob's your uncle", made me shake my head and say "what"? I didn't know this phase so I had to do a google search. Interesting.

carol edwards said...

Hello Sue, lovely design die and card. Yes Bob's your uncle simple but very effective.xx

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Lovely card and die. Love Jean Z xxx

Janice K said...

Hi Sue,
A striking card and very pretty die that looks so realistic. X
Janice K AC Bucks

lritchie said...

Hi Sue, lovely card and great new die for those of us who make lots of floral cards!

Lori from Canada

theresa w said...

Hi again Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Love these Sue x really useful and look just as fantastic on their own or tucked behind any of your beautiful flower dies x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx

alimecca said...

Hi Sue,
I think is a really useful set of dies - very versatile. I love how you've created the background on the card.
Love and hugs Alison ( craftyalimecca) xx

rolfi said...

Hi Sue,

these two dies are on my list and your card is wonderful.

Rolf xxx

Welsh Dors said...

Hi Sue
Fab die, Ferns are my favourite greenery, love the way they unfurl, they remind me of fairy stories I read as a child.
Best wishes
Dorianne

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Awwww.... I absolutely need this set of mirroring leaves!!! It'd hard to find fern frond dies that are really light and elegant, but these are just the perfection!!
Love very much the versatility to can use the negative, too!!! Your background shows it so well! ...I love negative spaces, they have a great potential in my mind :)

foxyg said...

Gorgeous card and lovely dies.

Chris Curry said...

Lovely fronds Sue, thank you.xxx

Rosemary Stickland said...

Love your finishing touches ... these fern fronds
will add a really delicate touch to floral embellishments.
Rosemary xx

Liz said...

Really versatile set of dies. I love how they're used with this striking card.

Liz - Crafty Sunflower xx

Sandy G said...

These are gorgeous leaves Sue, and I love the way you have used them to make the background.

Clai01 said...

The ferns look great. x

Unknown said...

Verry cool!!!

Karen Drew said...

Great idea for the card. Never think of doing anything like that.
Thanks for the inspiration
Luv
Karen xx

Crafty vonnie said...

Good evening Sue,
Absolutely love this card, definitely need these dies. Yvonne xx

Fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, the Fern Fronds are beautiful, so light and airy they will go beautifully with any flower but I do like the way you have created this card using the negative it is very effective. I love all your finishing touches so this set is a must have.

Frances

sued99 said...

These are lovely and very delicate. I think the way you’ve used them on the card is fabulous. X

BenteS said...

This is a lovely die, so versatile!
A really must-have 😍😍

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
I love what you have done with this die

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue I love the way you've created the background with the fern die it's lovely Another lovely & must have die
Lynne L Haverfordwest

Unknown said...

I have many of these finishing touches dies, this one is lovely

Vie
x

KarinsArtScrap said...

very beautiful Sue and fantastic die

gr karin

Susan Battensby said...

This is a lovely finishing touches die and I can see many uses for this die.
Beautiful card Sue.
x

Littlelamb said...

Lovely die set. Looks very useful. Thank you.

Glennis F said...

Love the card you have made with this die

Glennis in nz

sandyh said...

Leaves are always useful, these particularly

Sandyh(HULL)

Leanne said...

Beautiful! Love ferns.
~Leanne(SmileySun)

Anonymous said...

Nice
Elizabeth Bennett

Anne said...

Beautiful!

Anne (Northampton)

Wendy from Scotland said...

Hi Sue this is my favourite, very plain but the possibilities of this die fantastic

Wendy xx

Eunice(Edmonton) said...

Absolutely love the Fern Fronds die!! Can do so much with it.

CraftyJo said...

Love this - i do like the negative cut-out background 😉

Sue MacFall said...

What a useful leaf die. Love the card too.

dj from kettering said...




Such a useful die, I can see this being
used on male & female card,



Doreen x

Di said...


Hi Sue,
Beautiful card and I love the fern dies, so useful.
Cheers,
Di B. x
Tasmania.

cheryl brown said...

Hi Sue,

Love the ferns


Love 7 hugs
Cheryl xxx


sandieann21 said...

Love these fronds and they are so versatile.

Anonymous said...

What a great way to use the fronds instead of attaching to flowers xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Love the fern fronds and your fabulous card.
Tooth Fairy Jo.

Tracy said...

What a striking card!

Unknown said...

Hello Sue, what a striking card made from fronds, I would never have thought of that xx Widnes Viking

Barbara said...

Beautiful but simple card!!!!
I love leaves and this die is so pretty, a must have for me!!!

Barbara in Carnwath

hazel young said...

Wonderful card and die set Sue, always love foliage xx hazel young nottm

Betty McAlister said...

A gorgeous background from this die. Great for men too xx

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card and die set. Lovely ferns for finishing touches or as you have done on this card a beautiful a background.

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
My Kiwi friends would love this on their cards, their silver fern ! I can see it really showing off a pretty floral focal element as well as this fabulous background.
Hugs
Muriel x

Anonymous said...


Hi Sue
Ferns are one of my favourite plants so this is a must on my wish list.

Heather R Oxfordshire

Arlyn(O) said...

Hi Sue, Fabulous card and fabulous fern fronds. Adding them to my collection. A

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful fern fronds! Love this set of dies!
DeniseB in CA

Sandra said...

Beautiful ferns with lots of uses!

Robin Sachs said...

Hi Sue,
I love the fern fronds dies. Beautiful card.

TracyM #6773 said...

GORGEOUS card!
LOVE your delicate fern front background ... your negative space is POSITIVELY AWESOME ... a real DOUBLE BONUS, a wonderful background plus a bundle of fronds for another card - WOW!!!

Jan.moogie said...

WOW those ferns are awesome xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Viki Banaszak said...

I love ferns. They are so delecate and pretty and are a must have for the flowers.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - love the way you have used this die for the background and it is such a very useful die to have to compliment flowers. Definitely a must-have die.
YvonneMayxx

Anonymous said...

Diane Taylor

Very nice collection again, I wish I could afford them all.

Pussycats said...

Hello sue and all
I have say I think these will be one of them die sets what will be a go to die. The card is stunning how you have created the background from the ferns , I will be wanting adding Pixie powders to them.
Wendy , Pussycats

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Sue, This is a lovely designed card, so different and so effective. I love these fronds.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Marie P.from Longridge said...

Hi Sue and all.
Fern Fronds can find a place on many different cards and they complement many others.
Thank you for the Launch Sue.
Marie P.

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, well this die set has just found it's way onto my wish list, there are never enough leaf and foliage dies, as they are so useful. Love your card and the monochromatic colourway. Bx

Yorkie girl said...

Hi Sue
Wow now that’s what I call a flourish
A beautiful frond that can be used in so many cards
Love the way you have used the negative to create the background
Thank you
Best wishes and hugs 🤗
Theresa G xx

stitchingranny said...

Love fern and love the look of this die set too. Flowers and foliage are something you just can never have too many of.

Hugs Helen xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
I have ferns in my garden. The dies are great.
Véronique L

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue
Wow...how handy will these be?? They look great !!
Love
Sam Thapa
xxxxxxxxxx

Maria said...

Hi Sue and everyone.
Always loved ferns and you card showing how nice they are
even as backgrounds. Nice card.

hugs Maria A x

ahappycrafter50 said...

Lovely card, useful dies.
Jan
Northampton

Chantal said...

Beautiful card, love the fern.
Hugs, Chantal S

Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts said...

A lovely card Sue this background would be great for male cards. xxx

Julies Crafty Creations said...

I love your foliage dies Sue so these will be on my christmas wish list to add to my collection
Lovely card effect too
Julie x

Helen Terry said...

Hi sue love this fern die, this is on my list along all the others! Thanks Helen x

Helen Terry said...

Hi sue love this fern die, this is on my list along all the others! Thanks Helen x

Janet in Menston said...

Beautiful ferns & fab card

Janet Wilson in Menston

Brenda said...

Hi Sue, What a lovely addition to our finishing touches, I’m loving the Fern Fronds dies, LOVE the showcase card. Hugs Brenda xxx

Karen K said...

Hi Sue
I have most of your finishing touches dies. I need this set too.
Love
Karen in Telford xx

Ruth Kidd said...

This set has gone to the top of my wishlist! So useful when a card just needs "something" extra. And your sample shows how great it can look on its own.

Ruth x

Laura O said...

Wow sue this card is fabulous love the black and white colours. Laura o Springfield

Sparrow said...

Always a useful addition to any die collection.

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
What a fantastic way to use these fern fronds die and ur card is absolutely brilliant

OWLISH Xx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue
What a lovely card and the fronds die will be very useful.
With best wishes
Elaine Ann

Mavis L said...


Hi Sue. Love the fronds dies as they are
so useful. Mavis L x