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Friday, 3 May 2019

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Hello all!  Today's card is all about the Lesley die!  I started with a piece of Old Rose card and cut the outer die from the Lesley set into it.  I backed it with white card.  I used the Double Stitched Squares to add a thin frame out of white card around it.  I used the Lesley outer die again and cut it into white card.  I backed it with white card and then used the inside cutting shape to cut an aperture in it.  I added mounting foam to the back to raise it.  I cut the centre design intro a piece of Old Rose card and backed it with Old Rose card as well.  I added the aperture over it and then seated it in a diamond orientation over the background.  I stamped my sentiment then added a circular white frame over it cut from the Double Stitched Circles.  I added it to the centre of the card.  The card was completed with white and Old Rose card mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 3/4" x  6 3/4" in size.

To answer yesterday's question, this might seem a bit odd, but the only continent that I haven't stepped foot on yet is Antarctica so that is where I would like to go (in their "summer" such as it is!) LOL  All for now,. Sue x








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63 comments:

  1. June Smith3 May 2019 at 06:42

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, such a beautiful card to greet us this morning, with old rose being the wonderful colour choice.

    You are such a well traveled person, I assume that Antarctica is on your bucket list.

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

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  2. jean.phillips13 May 2019 at 06:44

    Morning Sue, really love this card, looks so pretty with the old rose card! You have travelled well, but think Antartica would be a bit too cold and don’t think there would be many card makers living there! Lol love Jean xxx

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  3. kittyedavies47@gmail.com3 May 2019 at 06:45

    Morning Sue.
    Thank you another very pretty card.
    Sue if you went to antarctic I wonder what inspiration you would have there.
    So many different snowflakes.
    I have to be warm Sue, I walked around the Eden Center's tropical house with my Aran cardigan on.
    my family could not believe it. lol.
    where ever you go have fun Kitty.

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  4. Pussycats3 May 2019 at 06:53

    Good Morning Sue and all
    A very beautiful card this morning and love the design you have create with Lesley. I have this die on my list love how you have even created the background using the same die.
    The Antarctica would be a different place to go but a little cold for me. I wonder what designs you would create for dies from there.
    Wendy

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  5. Steph Cotterill3 May 2019 at 06:57

    As the saying goes "better later than never" logged in at 6 and not post ! Silly blogger (Blogger) not uploading your post when we expected it to be there ! Anyway your gorgeous inspiration is here so all is well ☺ I really need to catch up with all these new coloured cardstock such pretty shades to show the beauty of all your dies and designs that you put together, and this sample is stunning Sue.
    Antarctica would be the end of my fingers and toes due to the intense cold lol so it's one of those stunning places that I will admire from the warmth of my home but I know that you will one day accomplish your dream but it may be rather hard to get ideas for die designs and shapes if it's as white and flat as I think it might be lol (geography never a good subject) lol.
    Whatever your plans, enjoy your day xxx

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  6. Barbara Gosden3 May 2019 at 07:04

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful card.
    My friend Dee went to Antarctica in February this year and has the most amazing photos of penguins and icebergs, and hair-raising tales of getting on and off the ship onto zodiacs.
    B xx

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  7. carol edwards3 May 2019 at 07:09

    Hello Sue, lovely card and colours. Antarctica sounds wonderful, however like quite a few other bloggers too cold for me xx

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  8. Anonymous3 May 2019 at 07:13

    Hi Sue, lovely card today. Love the colourway you have used and the Lesley die is beautiful the way you have used i5.

    Barbara V

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  9. Marion Scott3 May 2019 at 07:14

    Hello Sue a beautiful card in pretty Old Rose card.
    I don’t think I will join you on a trip to Antarctica - too cold for me, not that I like too much heat either !!!!
    Marion S x

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  10. CraftyCoffey3 May 2019 at 07:29

    Lovely card, very pretty.

    Michele

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  11. hazel young3 May 2019 at 07:30

    Lovely card Sue xx Hazel

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  12. rolfi3 May 2019 at 07:48

    Hi Sue,

    that´s a beautiful card today. Loe the colours very much.

    My favourite destination is Myanmar which I will visit on my birthday in november this year.

    Rolf xxx

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  13. Anonymous3 May 2019 at 07:53

    Hi Sue - the rose card is a beautiful colour and the card very unusual but very effective. I will see you in Antartica then Sue - I'd love to go to see the penguins, but like I said I would have to stop off at the Maldives afterwards to warm up! Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  14. lydia jordan3 May 2019 at 07:54

    Morning Sue,
    Beautiful card.
    Lydia
    X

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  15. Janice K3 May 2019 at 08:02

    Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful card with lovely embossed and cutwork detail. x

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  16. Anonymous3 May 2019 at 08:06

    Hello Sue
    Beautiful card in Rose using the lovely Lesley die!
    Lesley S x

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  17. Clai013 May 2019 at 08:22

    Beautiful card and colour combos. I just love using this card, it's super!. x

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  18. Ann Topp3 May 2019 at 08:24

    Good Morning Sue. What a wonderful place to want to visit. Just like my Husband.... he would love to go too. He loves any form of wild life.... and would love to see all the lovely animals that are brave enough to make their homes there.
    BEAUTIFUL card this morning

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  19. Jackie T3 May 2019 at 08:24

    Hi Sue this is a stunning card those dies are gorgeous and I love that colour. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  20. Ann Topp3 May 2019 at 08:26

    Sorry my hand slipped to the post button. BEAUTIFUL card this morning Sue. Love the colour of this old rose card. And if course the die is gorgeous. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  21. Suemac3 May 2019 at 08:40

    Another beautiful card today.

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  22. Crafty Vonnie3 May 2019 at 08:47

    Good morning Sue,
    A beautiful card & Antarctica would be lovely to visit & see the penguins.Yvonne xx

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  23. Tressa3 May 2019 at 08:57

    A lovely design. Unfortunately, the card colour used shows up as a murky brown on my iPad but I can imagine the reality.

    Antartica? Yes Please on my way home from New Zealand!

    Teresa

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  24. Crewe Trish3 May 2019 at 09:06

    Hello Sue
    Love the design and colour of this card definitely one to pin. Not long now until we see you back on our screens.

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  25. Anonymous3 May 2019 at 09:15

    Gorgeous card, my pc shows it like a brown colour, but I love it anyway. Wow you are well travelled. Good for you it's a small world and I want to see as much as I can, although being disabled its like a military op every time we go somewhere.6 weeks in after my hand ops and still cant hold a cup of tea,and still can't craft.

    Hugs SNOOPY DOG 2 xxx

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  26. Anne3 May 2019 at 09:17

    A beautiful card, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  27. Deb E Isle of Wight3 May 2019 at 09:21

    This post really appeals - love the colour way and it has almost a regency feel about it and I don't know why. Love it.

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  28. Helen Terry3 May 2019 at 09:45

    Hi sue lovely card and fabulous dies , i dont have these so i have put them on my wish list! Thanks Helen xx

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  29. Jean Z3 May 2019 at 09:53

    Hi Sue, Lovely card, love Jean Z xxx

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  30. Anonymous3 May 2019 at 10:32

    Wow, what an impact this card makes without the addition of a flower, bow or leaf ! WakeyL

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  31. karenlotty3 May 2019 at 10:33

    Lovely card I really like this old rose colour
    Interesting answer to yesterday’s question!

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  32. Rose in Chester3 May 2019 at 10:34

    Hi Sue,
    Beautiful card, I love the Leslie too. It's got such intricacy, and for a square die it looks positively feminine.
    Hugs, Rose

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  33. June Horrocks3 May 2019 at 10:36

    A stunning card this morning sue l love it you are indeed a travelled lady thank you sue
    Love always June Horrocks xxxxxxx

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  34. Kiraneries3 May 2019 at 10:41

    Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Lovely intricate and delicate dies you have used and definitely very feminine. Has the look of old lace.

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  35. Fluffycat3 May 2019 at 11:02

    Hi Sue, I love everything about this card. You certainly are well travelled and I hope you do get to visit Antarctica, it would certainly be a holiday to talk about :-)

    Frances

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  36. Muriel3 May 2019 at 11:08

    Hello Sue and all
    Oh the lovely Lesley die, a favourite from one of my favourite releases and the rose pink is beautiful
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  37. Lynda's craft's3 May 2019 at 12:40

    Hi Sue a lovely card today. I love the old Rose card it's so pretty
    Love Lynda xx

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  38. Crafty Cruiser3 May 2019 at 13:01

    Another really gorgeous card today. I’m off again tonight for a while but will look in when I can while I am away.
    Doreen R

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  39. Pauline Austen3 May 2019 at 13:01

    Hi Sue, now I know why you love making 'white on white' cards.Antarctica has that effect on you. Will we be getting a Christmas penguin die in your next launch, I wonder?

    I do like these new card colours. Such a pretty one today. Thank you Sue. Hugs xx Pauline

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  40. Scottydog3 May 2019 at 13:10

    Like this, thought top layer was embossed until I read your instructions. Thank you Sue..

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  41. Sue MacFall3 May 2019 at 14:20

    Lovely card, Sue. I particularly like the colours used.

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  42. Viki Banaszak3 May 2019 at 15:30

    This is very lovely.

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  43. BridgetCG3 May 2019 at 16:25

    Hi Sue, a really beautiful card, love the design. Have a good day everyone. Bx

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  44. Pat L3 May 2019 at 16:49

    Hi Sue
    Gorgeous card and I love the old rose cardstock it’s my new favourite colour. I hope you get your wish to go to Antartica but I won’t be joining you as it would be far too cold 🥶

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  45. Netty The Runner3 May 2019 at 17:09

    Hi Sue, lovely card today. I really like the old rose card. Antarctica, too cold for me.
    Annette x

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  46. Eunice Astle3 May 2019 at 17:18

    Beautiful card Sue, love your color choice.

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  47. Sandy G3 May 2019 at 17:26

    Gorgeous card Sue. I love white on white, it’s very classy.

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  48. theresa w3 May 2019 at 18:07

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Beautiful card Sue x really elegant and I love the colour x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  49. Maria3 May 2019 at 18:36

    Hi Sue.
    Beautiful card. I got it all so nothing to stop me
    to make a similar.
    Like to go to Antarctica too, do you need a travel companion Lol
    hugs to all, Maria x

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  50. ursula3 May 2019 at 19:28

    Wow, you are sure well travelled Sue....love your card, great for the males in our lives....thank you...luv Ursula xx

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  51. Lynne L3 May 2019 at 20:28

    Hi Sue lovely card the old rose is a very nice shade I bought some of this textured card today I'm looking forward to using it on some of your triple layer dies You are cerainy well travelled Sue I'm sure Antarctica would be amazing but it would be a bit cold for me

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  52. Laura O3 May 2019 at 20:35

    Beautiful card sue another stunner. Laura o Springfield

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  53. Betty McAlister3 May 2019 at 20:56

    Lovely card Sue. Antarctica wouldn't be on my list, too cold. Nowadays I like warmth. xx

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  54. Lisbeth3 May 2019 at 22:18

    Hi Sue. Isn't Lesley such a pretty die. Love the details in the corners and also the colour of the card that you have chosen.

    Lisbeth

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  55. sued993 May 2019 at 22:41

    Such a pretty card. X

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  56. Helen Bell4 May 2019 at 04:01

    Hi Sue

    Nice card. Interesting answer from yesterday. Hope you get there and post photos on your blog.

    Love Helen xxx

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  57. CCM4 May 2019 at 05:06

    Love the Old Rose and the card.Lesley is a beautiful die.
    Antartica is on my list,too. I love emperor penguins.

    Hugs from Toronto
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  58. Chris Curry4 May 2019 at 07:25

    Love everything’s about this card, perfect for the sentiment. Thank you Sue, take care xxx

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  59. Marie P. from Longridge4 May 2019 at 08:30

    Sorry to be a day late Sue but I tried a few times yesterday and couldn't access as 'they' said there was too much activity.
    I'm glad I have now brought it up on my screen as it is a beautiful card and I love everything about it.
    Hugs,
    Marie P.

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  60. Alice (scrAPpamondo)4 May 2019 at 10:33

    Fabulous design!!! Love it!

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  61. KarinsArtScrap4 May 2019 at 15:18

    another beautiful card you have made Sue
    Gr Karin

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  62. dj from kettering4 May 2019 at 21:20



    Thanx for this card, it is lovely!!




    Doreen x

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  63. Suzzette Yandle16 May 2019 at 19:13

    A wonderful example of your familar juxtaposition of die cuts as well as stepping up and stepping down of two or more die cuts to make your design aesthetically pleasing.

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