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Sunday 13 August 2023
Best Wishes
Good Sunday morning all! I started today's card by cutting the Slimline Anniversary Hearts two times out of Ruby red card. I covered a piece of white card with a sticky adhesive sheet then I added both of the panels to it. I coated the remaining exposed adhesive with Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz. Next I cut the Lace Rose heart die out of white card. I added it to the scalloped outline die cut in white and then glued it to the middle of the card. I cut the Best Wishes sentiment die out of black card and glued it to the heart. The card was completed with white, red and black mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
Hi Sue. Firstly I forgot to mention how beautifully your grandchildren made yesterday's background, anyone would think they have a wonderful creative grandma in the family. I'm looking forward to the day Lottie is introduced to this magical powder, as she's SO enthusiastic about anything she puts her mind to I'm thinking I'd kiss my full sprinkler pot goodbye in one foul swoop lol still, one day, and I honestly cannot wait. To today's inspiration, for me it's a little busy with the red cardstock but I think a tone on tone white on white would look amazing, even milk or even silver cardstock I just personally think the red is too strong to use so much. But I do love the design, it really is pretty. Have a good day everyone sending hugs to all that comment today xxx
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x Beautiful card Sue x the panels are gorgeous and I love the lace rose heart, the details are stunning x thankyou Sue x Theresa w in Berks xxx
Hi kitty. Unfortunately I've never had the pleasure, honour or delight to ever meet Sue, the biggest regret of my life. Yesterday I failed to read Sue's post properly and obviously didn't read that on a visit from her grandchildren recently they had a craft session together and they made yesterday's background with Sue's Pixie powders which Sue then used on the inspirational card yesterday. It may explain better if you re-read yesterday's comment from Sue. I wish we had met though Kitty. Sorry if I mislead you xxx
Hi Steph. Thank you I have met Sue twice at craft shows she is so lovely. I thought maybe Sue hhad a guest apperance with Jamie on Hobymaker I cannot get that channel. Thank you once again I hope your health improves. Take care Kitty.
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another beautiful creation, love the white glitter background and the red hearts panel but the best for me is the centre heart, I have the dies so will add this to my to do pile.
Steph I have had the pleasure of meeting Sue a few times at Alexander Palace (Ally Pally) oh what a lovely person she really is, o kind, thoughtful, an always had loads of visitors watching her craft, the techniques and tips she provided have been invaluable. Those were the god old days ha ha.
Unfortunately the craft shoes at Ally Pally are run by a different company now and of course Sue is back in the USA.
Hope you are feeling better xx
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue What a very pretty card I love the panels As we seem to be discussing meeting you in person I was very lucky to meet you when you did a fabulous demo in Haverfordwest!
I love this card, the colours are gorgeous, I just wish I made cards big enough to take the two panels. They are perfect together. Thank you Sue.
Like others I have had the pleasure of meeting Sue at Alexandra Palace, such a generous lady! Unfortunately I live. In the north West Midlands now & craft shows are few & far between in this area, as are craft shops!
Hi Sue, I have just read June Smith's comment saying how she had met you at Ally Pally and, as I used to meet you there too (in fact I used to go straight to the Particraft stall before it got too crowded). I am surprised I didn't meet June. Anyway, back to today's adorable card. So pretty in red and white and great inspiration.
Hi Sue A beautiful romantic card with the heart panels. I’m just the tiniest bit jealous of all you lucky ladies who got to see Sue in person, I had always hoped that one day I’d get to Ally Pally but it wasn’t to be.
A gorgeous card. I love the colours and the dies used. It’s perfect.
As people seem to be discussing having the pleasure of meeting you Sue, I will join in and say I too had the pleasure of meeting you on quite a few occasions at Ally Pally too. As others have said a very, kind, patient and generous lady who unbelievably can remember people she has met even just once before and their names. I was very nervous and starstruck when I first met you, but you put me at ease and gave me that great big welcoming smile. You even very kindly put aside some magnetic sheets for me to buy when I got there as I emailed the day before to ask if you’d be selling any. How very kind. I also had the please of meeting lots of others on this blog (past and present) who had also turned out to see you at Ally Pally. I with others even wore ‘Wilsonette’ badges. Great memories, just a shame it’s now in the past.
Hi Sue - I absolutely love this, and for me the colours are just perfect too. Beautiful! Further to today’s discussion about your shows Sue, I really, really hope you will be able to come back to the UK to do some shows, or film some more demo videos, either from the US or here - you are by far the best demonstrator I have ever watched, full stop! You have an unusual ability to give me the confidence to try new techniques and not to worry about messing them up! You are very definitely missed! Colleen xx
Oh what memories. Meeting you at Ally Pally was one of our highlights of the day. I was always so surprised when you remembered my name and I was the shy one in the background(probably with Helen) while the others was there in the front asking all kind of questions and you always had the time to answer them all.I have one of your cards in my possession and I will treasure it forever. Have a lovely day Wilsonette's. Maria x
Hi Sue, a beautiful card and I love it. I too have been fortunate enough to meet you, most memorably in Aberdeen (10 years ago!) when I was with dianeandchipps and we attended a workshop. You were so kind and helpful and the card I made is treasured and hangs on the wall in my craftroom as inspiration. We do miss seeing your lovely smile on our screens.
love this card sue bold and a great start to a collection be ready for distribution when christmas approaches i too never had the pleasure of meeting sue who i have admired for such a long long time i’m afraid wheelchairs are not welcome in very crowded places such as craft fairs stil i live in hope that one day…… and i am very proud to have met steph and call her my friend stay safe my friends June Horrocks xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Sue. Firstly I forgot to mention how beautifully your grandchildren made yesterday's background, anyone would think they have a wonderful creative grandma in the family. I'm looking forward to the day Lottie is introduced to this magical powder, as she's SO enthusiastic about anything she puts her mind to I'm thinking I'd kiss my full sprinkler pot goodbye in one foul swoop lol still, one day, and I honestly cannot wait.
ReplyDeleteTo today's inspiration, for me it's a little busy with the red cardstock but I think a tone on tone white on white would look amazing, even milk or even silver cardstock I just personally think the red is too strong to use so much. But I do love the design, it really is pretty.
Have a good day everyone sending hugs to all that comment today xxx
Good morning Sue, a beautiful card, such a pretty design
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely card today. I missed your grandchildren making the background yesterday.Hugs to all that visit today x
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA lovely card thank you.
Take care Kitty.
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue x the panels are gorgeous and I love the lace rose heart, the details are stunning x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Hi Steph and Crewe Trish can you pleas tell me where you saw Sue live.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Take care Kitty.
Hi kitty. Unfortunately I've never had the pleasure, honour or delight to ever meet Sue, the biggest regret of my life.
DeleteYesterday I failed to read Sue's post properly and obviously didn't read that on a visit from her grandchildren recently they had a craft session together and they made yesterday's background with Sue's Pixie powders which Sue then used on the inspirational card yesterday. It may explain better if you re-read yesterday's comment from Sue. I wish we had met though Kitty. Sorry if I mislead you xxx
Morning Sue. A beautiful sparkly card.
ReplyDeleteKitty it was yesterday’s card where the grandchildren made the background xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card.
B xx
Hi Steph.
ReplyDeleteThank you I have met Sue twice at craft shows she is so lovely.
I thought maybe Sue hhad a guest apperance with Jamie on Hobymaker I cannot get that channel.
Thank you once again I hope your health improves.
Take care Kitty.
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another beautiful creation, love the white glitter background and the red hearts panel but the best for me is the centre heart, I have the dies so will add this to my to do pile.
ReplyDeleteSteph I have had the pleasure of meeting Sue a few times at Alexander Palace (Ally Pally) oh what a lovely person she really is, o kind, thoughtful, an always had loads of visitors watching her craft, the techniques and tips she provided have been invaluable. Those were the god old days ha ha.
Unfortunately the craft shoes at Ally Pally are run by a different company now and of course Sue is back in the USA.
Hope you are feeling better xx
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA very romantic card with your beautiful slimline Anniversary panels. Yvonne xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteVery creative anniversary card today loving your hearts and colours.
Owlish Xx
Hi Sue What a very pretty card I love the panels As we seem to be discussing meeting you in person I was very lucky to meet you when you did a fabulous demo in Haverfordwest!
ReplyDeleteI love this card, the colours are gorgeous, I just wish I made cards big enough to take the two panels. They are perfect together. Thank you Sue.
ReplyDeleteLike others I have had the pleasure of meeting Sue at Alexandra Palace, such a generous lady! Unfortunately I live. In the north West Midlands now & craft shows are few & far between in this area, as are craft shops!
Hi Sue, I have just read June Smith's comment saying how she had met you at Ally Pally and, as I used to meet you there too (in fact I used to go straight to the Particraft stall before it got too crowded). I am surprised I didn't meet June.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, back to today's adorable card. So pretty in red and white and great inspiration.
Lisbeth
Fabulous design!! Love so much how you doubled the slimline panel to make this card, it has a so beautiful look and remember me a Nordic pattern!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful romantic card with the heart panels. I’m just the tiniest bit jealous of all you lucky ladies who got to see Sue in person, I had always hoped that one day I’d get to Ally Pally but it wasn’t to be.
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
A great post and particularly loving the slimline heart panels ...
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card. X
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card. I love the colours and the dies used. It’s perfect.
As people seem to be discussing having the pleasure of meeting you Sue, I will join in and say I too had the pleasure of meeting you on quite a few occasions at Ally Pally too. As others have said a very, kind, patient and generous lady who unbelievably can remember people she has met even just once before and their names. I was very nervous and starstruck when I first met you, but you put me at ease and gave me that great big welcoming smile. You even very kindly put aside some magnetic sheets for me to buy when I got there as I emailed the day before to ask if you’d be selling any. How very kind. I also had the please of meeting lots of others on this blog (past and present) who had also turned out to see you at Ally Pally. I with others even wore ‘Wilsonette’ badges. Great memories, just a shame it’s now in the past.
Love Helen xxx
Hi Sue - I absolutely love this, and for me the colours are just perfect too. Beautiful! Further to today’s discussion about your shows Sue, I really, really hope you will be able to come back to the UK to do some shows, or film some more demo videos, either from the US or here - you are by far the best demonstrator I have ever watched, full stop! You have an unusual ability to give me the confidence to try new techniques and not to worry about messing them up! You are very definitely missed! Colleen xx
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card. I like everything about it.
ReplyDeleteOh what memories. Meeting you at Ally Pally was one of our highlights of the day.
I was always so surprised when you remembered my name and I was the shy one in the background(probably with Helen) while the others was there in the front asking all kind of questions and you always had the time to answer them all.I have one of your cards in my possession and I will treasure it forever.
Have a lovely day Wilsonette's. Maria x
Hi Sue, a beautiful card and I love it.
ReplyDeleteI too have been fortunate enough to meet you, most memorably in Aberdeen (10 years ago!) when I was with dianeandchipps and we attended a workshop. You were so kind and helpful and the card I made is treasured and hangs on the wall in my craftroom as inspiration. We do miss seeing your lovely smile on our screens.
Frances
Beautiful card, I do like the glitz on the background....luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeletelove this card sue bold and a great start to a collection be ready for distribution when christmas approaches i too never had the pleasure of meeting sue who i have admired for such a long long time i’m afraid wheelchairs are not welcome in very crowded places such as craft fairs stil i live in hope that one day…… and i am very proud to have met steph and call her my friend stay safe my friends June Horrocks xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThank you for this beautiful card Sue
ReplyDeleteMarlene O
Hello Sue, a lovely card, using the slimline dies in this way is fab. Bx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteI lov3 this card it’s beautiful!
Hugs x
Heather T
Beautiful design! Hugs.
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