Monday 31 October 2016

Beautiful Day

 Happy Halloween!  Sorry no spooky card for today (well at least I hope it isn't spooky! LOL)  I started this card by cutting the Butterfly Background out of coconut white card, using the centre cutting die to cut it into a frame.  Next I covered a piece of acetate with a self adhesive sticky sheet and peeled the backing sheet off and coated it with Red Blaze Gilding Flakes.  I used a rubit scrubit pad to refine and smooth the flakes on to the acetate.  I glued the Butterfly frame to the top of the acetate.  I stamped a sentiment and covered it with a small piece of sticky adhesive sheet.  Next I cut a frame using the centre of the Madeleine die set.  I peeled the backing off of my sentient and seated the round frame over it, then added Diamond sprinkles to coat the sticky on top of the sentiment.  I attached it in the centre of the Butterfly frame.  I cut several of the Exquisite Poppies in white and used a gold paint pen around the edges as accents.  I added several flowers around the sentiment seating them on white satin ribbon and using Olive Branches as accents.  The card was simply finished with a white pierced mat on a final white mat layer.  The finished dimensions are 6 3/4" x  6 3/4" in size.

Just a quick little tease for tomorrow.  We are launching my final 2016 die release here on the blog starting at 6am Tuesday morning.  I do hope that you can join us as we will have our usual die giveaway of one set of each design with anyone willing to join in being eligible to win one!  All for now, Sue x








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152 comments:

Pam said...

Beautiful card, lovely. Looking forward to the blog run.
Tracey, have a great day back at work, enjoy the company but please take it slowly.
June, it only takes 1 Apple to ruin the barrel, glad to hear you are making good progress.
Elaine, I'm very happy to hear that Andrew is feeling better, and eating well. Now we need you better too.
Tina, it is a good idea to use cold compresses fir the swelling, frozen peas are not just for plates lol.
Laine and PP, you girls are having a tough time of it. Hope you are both back on form soon.
Sharon and Betty, doing good girls.
Tres, hope the toe feels better today.
P in Wales, you are right, I did forget about the clocks going back, up at 3.30 lol.
Hugs to all, especially poorly and missing friends.

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card.very classy.
Jan x

Jan.moogie said...

Gorgeous card Sue, makes me realize I must use my gilding flakes more. Looking forward to your launch as I try not to look at all the previews till you have shown us on your blog. Thanks for all you do and have a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dragonsnap2 said...

Beautiful card today. I love butterflies.
Happy crafting.
D xx

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Sue. I have this die on my wish list. Look forward to new release. JJxx

Marion Bull said...

Love this card Sue and the technique would look good with some of the other frames I have got. Thank you

Maggie B xx

auscrafts said...

Gorgeous card

Denise Bryant said...

love the butterfly frame! gorgeous!

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, such a lovely card today, you have such a steady hand, every time I try the gold round the outside of the petals it always seems to be skewwhiff.

Looking forward to the new launch blog tomorrow xxx

Tracey, Thinking of you today - you will be fine
Pam, so very true
Elaine good news about Andrew, but please take care of yourself too.
Tina, did you try the frozen peas I suggested
Missing you Laine, PP, Tina, Mick and anyone else who needs a hug.

Got nurse coming today to check and change the dressing, but I can now get into bed myself with the help of the 'blue dog lead' strap that loops over the foot.

Stay safe, healthy and happy hugs, June Smith xxx

tracy w said...

Hi Sue
Another stunning card love the colours and the dies thank you tracyw x

nancyd said...

Morning Sue, a very beautiful and elegant card.
Nancyd xx

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
how could we not have a beautiful day now? gorgeous card. Definitely getting out my gilding flakes for Christmas cards, only one big birthday left for this year then finally special Christmas cards- so looking forward to making them - at last
hugs
Muriel x

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you a beautiful card so rich.
Looking forward to the new dies.
Take care all Kitty.

Loraine Jefferis said...

Lovely card today Sue. I have to make a golden wedding anniversary card and this would be perfect. Thanks for your inspiration. Best wishes Loraine Jefferis xx

Steph Cotterill said...

Morning tease lol. Ohh dear more new dies to try and tempt me, you won't win Sue, I HAVE to save for the rest of the Noble dies, but I'm really looking forward to your new samples showing the 'girly' collection as they are quite different and fun to work with I would imagin, so good luck wishes coming your way ahead of your new babies.
If this card is scary, then I'm a professional card maker (which I'm far from) this is such the most beautiful card to start our week. The newish butterfly frame looks so delicate and I really wish I had it. It's a new moon and did you know you are suppose to list down a few wishes or dreams or what you hope for during the new moon phase, well maybe just maybe if I sneak in this frame to my new moon wish list, it may just appear within the next week ? I'd be far too greedy to wish for my oval and circle Noble collection lol. Whilst waiting for 6am I was re-watching the last shows you did with the festive dies hoping it will spur me on to finish my order by the end of this week ! I thought I'd made it pretty easy on myself and got myself well organised, but nope, it all changed and now I've got my head in such a spin lol we live and learn I suppose but I never learn by my past mistakes so I deserve to be in a spin, I'm such a Muppet it's untrue lol.
So now I've had the best ever start to Mr morning, day and week, I'd better get the kettle on as scary pants Cotterill plus howling hound are on their way back from hooting owl park, catch this hug if you can and don't worry about tomorrow your dies will be much loved as always. Have a great day Sue and leave the trick or treat choccies for the door knockers later lol xxx

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue. This is a very rich and elegant card. Love the butterfly die and flowers with the gold edging. Must try and use my flakes more as its when you blog a card with guilding flakes on that i remember i have them and have not used them for awhile as we are trying new techniques all the time. Looking forward to your launch tomorrow to see what you have been making with your new dies. Have a great week Sue.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x

Karen Drew said...

Stunning card. The butterfly background is beautiful.
Luv
Karen xx

Tina T said...

Morning Sue and crafters all,
Happy Halloween 👻
Beautiful card today, I love butterflies and poppies. The gilding flakes really set this card off.
Pam - tried the peas on Peter's leg goes down for a while then back. Goes for his scan again tomorrow.
June - hope your knee is continuing to improve.
Looking forward to tomorrow's launch of the new dies.
Love and crafty hugs to all,
Tina T xxxx

CraftySuetoo said...

Good morning Sue. Gorgeous card, love the way you've stuck the gilding flakes to acetate. I'm missing so many of your other collections I need a lottery win to catch up but I'll look longingly at the new ones and think "one day". Like Steph I'm saving for your Noble dies, the ovals are at the top of my list closely followed by the circles.
Tracy, good luck for today. Hugs to all. Sue xxx

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful card, very opulent with the gilded background, love the butterfly frame. Looking forward to the die launch. Have a lovely day all. Bx

Netty The Runner said...

Another stunner. Looking forward to tomorrow.
Annette x

Barbara (C) said...

I like the gilded flake background. So looking forward to seeing some makes using the new dies. Very generous giveaways again. Good luck everyone but as it is my Birthday today would love to be "presented" with one when the draw takes place!

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
Stunning card again this morning! The butterfly frame is certainly a beautiful die, I've seen your new dies and they are gorgeous every one a 'must have' CONGRATULATIONS your just getting better with each launch.
Hugs x
Heather T

Anonymous said...

A really beautiful card, love everything about it.

Good luck with your die launch, the new dies are lovely.
I'm having a hip replaced tomorrow so will have to play catch up when I'm back home.
Good luck everyone.

JAO said...

Beautiful card Sue.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, gorgeous card today. The butterfly background looks very pretty and the gold edged flowers a touch of class. Thanks

Barbara V

Clai01 said...

Haapy Halloween Sue but looking forward to tomorrow more for some reason! x

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love it. The dies are amazing. I am looking forward to the die release starting tomorrow. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda said...

Good morning Sue, Happy Halloween, nothing scary about this card!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lyndaxxx

Debra K. said...

Happy Halloween Sue! Wonderful card design with the gilding flakes and butterfly frame. Debra x

Unknown said...

HH Sue! Fab card. Love the butterfly frame die with the gilding flakes. Bring on the blogathon! Not long to wait now.

PharmacyMichele said...

Stunning card, really beautiful. Can't wait for the new die launch.

Michele

lilian said...


Hello Sue, this really is a WOW card, love the butterfly frame.
Looking forward to seeing you new dies, but no pennies to buy .
Still saving for the rest of the nobles like many others.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A beautiful card.
B xx

Unknown said...

Hi sue a very elegant card .
Catherine.

Marion Scott said...

Good morning Sue, stunning card very opulent with gilding flakes, love it.
Looking forward to tomorrows blog launch
Marion S x

Unknown said...

Morning Sue this is a lovely card and certainly not spooky! I love the butterfly die it is so nice and elegant
Kathy B x

doreenj said...



Must make more use of my guilding flakes!! This is a lovely card,





Doreen x

A Happercrafter6 said...

Pretty card - love the gilded background.
Jan
Northampton

rosiejt said...

I've just cut the butterfly frame into white linen card and I was going to back it with one of my watercolour salted background pieces, but now I'm rethinking as I love your use of gilding flakes!

Nananne said...

Gorgeous card! I love the gilding flake background and the butterfly frame is beautiful also the pretty poppies , looking forward to seeing your new collection.
Anne xo

Chris Curry said...

Beautiful card Sue. I love the gilding flakes, so smart. Love butterflies and always love the poppies, I assume the "god" pen is a gold pen. LOL. Thank you. Xx

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue.
A gorgeous card using the frame that's on my wishlist! I love the red blaze gilding flakes which give the design such opulence.
I'm looking forward to seeing your new die launch, I hadn't expected another one this year! I can see my Christmas wishlist growing even longer!!! X

Clare Powell said...

Beautiful card, love the gilding flake background and butterfly frame. Looking forward to seeing the new dies tomorrow x

Betty McAlister said...

Gorgeous sparkly card Sue. Do love your butterfly frame. Looking forward to your new die launch tomorrow.
SueJ good luck with your operation.
Best wishes to everyone. X

cheryl brown said...

Morning Sue,

A lovely start to the day with your gorgeous card. It's so full of fabulousness, I can't describe it any other way.

Our walk today is along the canal path at Huntworth and we have just the right dry weather to enjoy it. Hopefully we might see some wildlife on our travels.

Healing thoughts and gentle hugs winging their way to all our poorly friends.

Good luck Tracy in today's endeavours.

Love 7 hugs
Cheryl xxx

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, lovely card and the frame and poppies are beautiful dies. looking forward to your new die launch. love Jean Z xxx

Val Jones said...

Hi Sue. This beautiful die looks wonderful on this amazing background.
Love Val in Spain xxx

BenteS said...

Beautiful card, Sue.
I love that butterfly background die.
Almost can't wait until the launch tomorrow ;))

Princess Pixie! said...

Morning Sue
I know - morning x
Oh my!! Gilding flakes always give such an unbelievable wow factor to a card - this is one of those make you take a deep breath and then take a moment to take it in cards!!
Stunning with more than a sprinkling of beautiful x
Can't wait for the launch. Having seen your amazing new collection (and wanting all of them), it is always a joy to have you reveal the magic x
Sleep patterns still completely upside down and back to front. And then the clocks go back!! Nuff said x
Pam - not tough - a lot worse off than me. Very frustrating and soooo boring. Hugs x
June - a dog lead??!! So much I could say about that. Lol. But I will refrain. Take it slowly. Hugs x
Tracy - you go girl, show them how it's done - but slowly!! Hugs x
Laine - enjoy this quiet spell - no energy to put you in your place. Big hugs x
OK folks that's me.
Awake since 3 so a little shut eye is called for x
Happy thoughts and lots of love to everyone especially those who are under the weather or struggling x
Love and big hugs to all my blog besties x
Take care
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, very pretty card today. I love that colour of gilding flakes. Looking forward to your new launch tomorrow , I know it will be a great success.

Love Rosemarie X X

Anonymous said...

Utterly gorgeous card, Sue, love that butterfly frame also those fab Red Blaze gilding flakes (again) and the poppies 'touched by the pen of god' lol!! Just read an article that said if a letter is missing in a written word, our brain automatically puts it in and we skip over it and hardly notice - but being a pernickety Virgoan .... A divine card in every sense!!
Thinking of our Tracy on her way to work - also PP, Laine, Wheely and all poorly ones.
Woke at 12.30 ish with a bat whizzing round the bedroom - now we have 6 different types in the roof and love having them here, but indoors they scare the wotsits out of me. Himself, stricken with man flu, had to deal with it while I departed. Feel k*******d now. Spooky Halloween all.

P' in Wales

Suemac said...

Love the gliding flakes

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all you lovely Wilsonettes
What a stunning card, I have got to try the gilding flakes so another thing to add to my ever long list to buy.
June I have the dog lead to they are so helpful arent they I couldn't be without mine at the moment, glad to hear your on the mend too, im of to the hospital again today to have my leg checked for a suspected clot so fingers crossed.
Lots of love and healing hugs sending to all you that are poorly
lots of love to all
Sharon
xxx

Sue MacFall said...

Hello Sue, love the colourway on this and the flowers are just stunning.
Many thanks,
Sue Mac

hettygarlick said...

That's a gorgeous card. I'm looking forward to the blog launch. Always like seeing what new ideas you've come up with Sue!

Margreet said...

Beautiful card! Love the subtile glittering!
xxx Margreet

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Very glam today

Unknown said...

Morning sue and crafty friends.

Ooooh it's Georgeous sue. Very striking and rich looking. Loving the butterfly frame. X

Thank u ladies for yesterday's kind comments. I will be taking it slowly. I'm having all my legal and compliance training over the next few days to get me back up to date. I'm only in 2 hrs per day this week and I'm in for 4 days. Next week the same days but 3 hrs. The rest of the weeks has still to be discussed. But I've got 6 weeks on part time hrs then by the 7 th week I'll be back on full time hrs.
I'm starting later too as they want to ease me in gently before I go back to my normal 6.30 starts for morning fill up.
I'm quite excited this morning but emotional too as it's the next big step for me.
Thank u All so much for the support ur all wonderful and amazing people and for sue letting me share with u xx

Lots of love to all xx

alimecca said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful card. Looking forward to the launch tomorrow. Love to all Alison xxx

marg said...

Hello Sue
What a beautiful card I just love the butterfly die and flowers with the gold edging, so sweet.
Have a lovely day Tracy!
Glad you are improving June, and Sharon!
Good Luck Sue J tomorrow!
Looking forward to new Dies tomorrow too!
Love Marg

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, Really gorgeous, the flake background is gorgeous, as is the very pretty frame, I love this !!
Looking forward to seeing your new collection.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

nattyboots said...


Boo

Hi Sue
Gorgeous Card ,looking forward to the launch i love surprises so have tried not to look at what is to come.

June, Well done you with the dog lead ,sheer genius !.

SueJ , hope all goes well for you tomorrow. x

Tracy ,thinking about you enjoy your day .

P'in Wales ,Spooky ??? Yessss, Oh my i really don't know what i would do .

Sharon , Hope all is well with your leg , good luck.

Sending big hugs to all those Celebrating Halloween have a great time.
Take Care
Elaine H X

foxyg said...

Beautiful card Sue. Love the background.

Anne said...

This is beautiful, Sue.

Anne (Northampton)

TDQ Karen said...

Beautiful card, a lovely treat xx

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card. So excited .... cannot wait for the new release. Hope my lottery numbers come up and I will have the lot!!!! John was demonstrating some of your dies at the weekend and could not resist purchasing. Will my poor hubby's bank balance ever recover - oh well you cannot take it with you. Wakey L

Beryl said...

Beautiful card Sue. looking forward to tomorrow.

Izzy said...

Hi Sue,

Oh Wow!...skeleton butterflies, now that is spooky!...lol...I've just bought the Butterfly Frame and Madeleine die sets so will be having a rummage through my gilding flakes stash to see if I can replicate this beautiful card for my niece...

Looking forward to the new die launch tomorrow, I've already broken my self-imposed rule not to peek ahead of your blogathon and I've pre-ordered the Nasturtium set as flowers are always a no-brainer...

June - so good hear you're making progress.

Izzy

June Horrocks said...

A beautiful card sue love it the flakes are just great for the stunning background looking forward to your new collection love always
June horrocks xxxxx

crossstitchmarg said...

Morning Sue,
Stunning card today I love it.
I look forward to seeing what you have created with your new dies.
Maggie

Pussycats said...

Good Morning Sue and all. Beautiful card and the background is stunning. Looking forward to seeing the new dies. Hugs all round and well wishes. I have my second interview to day and this is my first day from leaving my job. Wendy

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Beautiful card, I treated myself to the die, its gorgeous.
Lydia
X

Anonymous said...

Stunning card Sue will add to my favouri'ts list.
VC x

granny sue said...

Hi Sue.Think this card is as far away from spooky as you can get, it's gorgeous. SueL x

Annie Stamps said...

The butterfly background die is amazing Sue. So much detail. It looks fab on top of gilding flakes.

Annie P
xxx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Your card looks amazing!!! Love the Gilding Flakes on the back, under the butterflies background! And these poppies are so lovely!

hollyberry said...

Gorgeous card today.

gwen70 said...

Stunning card Sue, love the butterfly die

rolfi said...

Good morning Sue,
a stunning card it is.
I love the gilding flakes and the poppies look great with the golden edge.
Rolf xxx

Nannieflash said...

Good Morning Sweet Sue, another beautiful card and I love that butterfly die and the flower are gorgeous. hugs Shirleyxxx Looking forward to the launch.

shabbycraftcabin said...

Stunning card! Scarringly beautiful:-) Ivy C x

Pat said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card today and I am super excited about tomorrow
Pat x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
What a stunning card. I love the white and gold together.
Can't wait for tomorrow's launch!
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, gorgeous card, I don't use my guilding flakes often enough, thank you for the kick up the bottom!
Looking forward to seeing what delights you have in store for us with your new dies.
Take care everyone, Jess xxx

craftynanna said...

A absolutely beautiful card Sue, I love love love gilding flakes although I get them everywhere, lol, I am sorry I haven't commented much lately I havn't been too good of late, but hey ho there are a lot worse off than me, I hope all our poorly friends are getting better, keep going girls every day is a new dawn, hugs to all Johanna

Rose in Chester said...

Sue, this card is DIVINE - singing a whole song to me. Just stunning.

LOOKING FORWARD TO TOMORROW WHEN WE'LL GET A FIRST GLIMPSE OF WHAT YOU'VE DONE WITH THE BEAUTIFUL DIES............
Hugs, Rose

Suebak said...

Outstanding. What a cracking idea to use a gold pen for the poppy edges - initially I thought you had gone to the trouble of gilding them with flakes! Thanks and Happy Halloween.

Susan x

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue and everyone

Beautiful, golden gorgeousness today. Looking forward to seeing your samples made with your new die collection.

Happy Birthday to Barbara C, enjoy your day. X

Love Helen xxx

Bejay said...

Hi,Sue,
What a stunner to start the week off. I'm glad you didn't do a scary card, I for one am all Halloween'd out already lol. Luckily I live in a place with hardly any kids so I should be safe from ghoulish visitors when it gets dark lol. A friend told me that in Falmouth there are a lot of houses with notices up saying 'No trick or treaters'. I do think go that far, the dog keeps most people away anyway lol.
I'm really excited about your final collection of 2016, Sue, can't wait to see what wonderful designs you have for us this time around.
Its a beautiful of a day down here in my part of Cornwall this morning, it's chilly but we have a clear blue sky and a blazing sun, what a lovely end to October. I've no time to spend in the garden though as, if my kitten will let me, I'm going to try and finish off my advent calendar today and not etc back to sticking millions of sequins into polystyrene balls...who says I don't have an exciting life lol.
Bejay xx

Welsh Dors said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card, love this die. Looking forward to the blog launch of your latest release, I'm tempted by quite a few of the new range but the packaging can't show the full potential of the dies, it's so much better to see them used.
Regards
Dorianne

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Absolutely beautiful card what a gorgeous background die of butterflies this is going

onto the Christmas wish list :-)

Hugs to all

Annx without an "e"

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a stunning card. I love it from the gilded background, the gorgeous butterflies to the beautiful floral spray.

Unknown said...

Lovely card, can't wait until tomorrow for the new die sets

Vie
x

hazel young said...

Gorgeous card Sue. ooo a new die collection how exciting, so looking forward to tomorrow x xhazel

Littlelamb said...

Beautiful card Sue. I really just get my gilding flakes out as I have the dies. Thank you for sharing this. Looking forward to tomorrow's launch.

Lisbeth said...

Hi Sue. A very pretty card again today. I think that the die says it all so you don't have to add to much else to make a stunning card.

Lisbeth

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
I loved the butterfly frame over the pixie powder background and this is equally as beautiful, haven't tried gilding flakes on acetate before but will be having a go this afternoon. I will admit to preordering one of your new collection, the autumn leaves trio, and I'm looking forward to seeing all the samples
Sending big hugs to all those going through tough times and to all our missing friends

Hugs and best wishes to everyone
Pat

Linda Graham said...

Such a beautiful die and card Sue,love gilding flakes,looking forward to your new launch,thank you,Linda x

Suzzette Yandle said...

Nothing spooky about your lovely card today! The gold pen ink to the poppy flowers is a nice touch. I really like gilding flakes.

Diane Green said...

Hi Sue
What a gorgeous card today, the gilding flakes look wonderful behind the frame and the gold tipped poppies are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
Sending hugs to Tina and mick Tina and Peter Elaine and Andrew June Sharon Betty and Sue. Tracey I hope today goes well, sounds like a good plan to ease you back in xxx

Kate's Cards said...

Brilliant card and more new dies to come tomorrow! xx

sandieann21 said...

Very pretty and looking forward to the new collection.

Jean said...

Gorgeous!

Lynn Dalby said...

Hello Sue.

Beautiful Card. The Butterfly Background looks so delicate on the gilding flake background and I love your Poppies. Thanks for sharing.

I'm looking forward to the launch, there are a couple of dies I have my eye on that I want to see samples of.

Best wishes

CraftyJo said...

Lovely!

America said...

Hi Sue! Happy Halloween to you! This card is fabulous in many ways... love the flakes & framing & sparkle & use of cuts. hope you're doing great and can't wait to see your makes w/your fab new launch tomorrow! Yeayyyyy! You are a great inspiration! Thanks for all you do! ;)

Yorks butterfly said...

Hi Sue, I love this card from the butterfly background to the gilding flakes, and the Poppies which I think everyone should have in their craft arsenal as they are so versatile.
So looking forward to you die launch tomorrow and seeing what goodies you have to tempt us with.
Wendyx

lritchie said...

Hi Sue, lovely card, just love the butterfly background with the gilding flakes!

Lori from Canada

DeeDee7770 said...

Gilding and butterflies are beautiful combined. I tended to think that gilding looked a little masculin. Was I wrong! Absolutely gorgeous card Sue. I just ordered the butterflies and guess who is going to make this card! Thanks for the inspiration Sue. I can't wait to see tomorrow's dies!

Gloria Robey said...

Hi Sue oh your card today is stunning, butterflies gilding flakes and poppies can't ask for more . So looking forward to your launch tomorrow .Gloria(Sidcup) xx

Dorothy of Baldock, GB said...

Hi Sue,

Butterflies my favourite. Beautiful but delicate looking too.

I much prefer a lo9vely card to a spooky one.

Happy Halloween to everyone.

Love n hugs from Dorothy, Baldock xx

barbara macaskill said...

The Butterfly Background die is at the top of my wishlist! I adore anything butterfly and this is exquisite! Your card showcases it beautifully and just makes me want it even more!!!
Can't wait till tomorrow to see the new dies. TFS!

Craftychris said...

Happy Halloween! Stunning card, love the rich background! xxx

Scottydog said...

Yet another stunning card. Love the delicacy of the butterfly frame sitting on the opulent background of gilding flakes. Absolutely beautiful! I love playing with gilding flakes but have never used them on acetate, another thing to try. Thank you Sue.
Looking forward to your new release tomorrow, but sorry won't be up at 6am! Lol!

Sonia Stephenson said...

Hi Sue. Stunning card. Enjoy the rest of the day. Hugs to all xxx

Tressa said...

Great card. I like the idea of gilding flakes on acetate. My iPad doesn't show up the absolute lusciousness of the red blaze gilding flakes which I love more than all of them.

Teresa

Julie Bee said...

Hi Sue
Great card, as always.
Best Wishes

Julie Bee

Rosemary Stickland said...

Stunning card Sue!
Rosemary xx

ursula said...

Oh wow, another beauty for today, I love that butterfly die, will have to sort that out and get it...you are a tease Sue, yet another release, where to you get the inspiration from, let alone all the wonderful names for them....I look forward to seeing them from tomorrow.....luv Ursula xx

cynthiab said...

What a great idea with the flakes gorgeous card

Myra said...

Hello Sue,
I don't like Halloween much so I'm glad the card isn't scary! It's beautiful! I love the butterfly Die . It's one of my favourites.
Looking forward to tomorrow's Launch! I can hardly believe you are doing this all over again! Thank you very much!
Elaine H - boo to you too!! X
Yvonne - what a shock! You were early today! So sorry you aren't sleeping well or feeling well either! Hope you feel lots better soon!
Tracy - hope today went well for you. I expect you will be tired but hopefully you enjoyed being back in the swing of things as they say!
We have had a beautiful Autumn day but it's almost dark already! Good crafting time!
Take care Everyone!
Love Myra xx

Crewe Trish said...

hello Sue
I love the use of the gilding flakes and the butterfly die so looking forward to tomorrow. Tracey I hope today went well.

Janet Wilson said...

Pretty card, butterfly frame is gorgeous

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, What a gorgeous shine you have achieved on the background. Love from Jackie xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
It just amazes me how versitile this die is and what different effects can be achieved I am so glad
I own this one as it can be used for so many ocassions.
Regards
Heather R Oxfordshire
PS am looking forward to your launch there are so many wonderful dies in this collection.

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, this card is as beautiful as the sentiment and the creator. Love the butterfly frame and the gilding flakes just enhance it. The poppy is as lovely as ever.

Barbara C - Happy Birthday! I hope you have had a lovely day.
SueJ - Best wishes for your operation tomorrow, thinking of you.
Tracy - hope your first day went well. I'm glad to see that they are allowing you to have a phased return, best thing for all concerned.

I have tried to avoid looking at the e-mails showing your new dies as I like to be amazed as you unveil each new beauty but those that I have seen look to be more 'must haves'. I just wish my purse had more in it :-) Looking forward to the release nonetheless.

I'm not much for tonight's trick and treating but to all those that are, Happy Hallowe'en.

Frances

Sandy G said...

Love this card Sue. Looking forward to tomorrow.
Hugs.

Unknown said...

Hi Sue

Today's card is so beautiful and elegant

Looking forward to seeing the latest launch tomorrow

June x

liz spooner said...

Gilding flakes are my most favourite things, such a lovely card Sue.xx

Berina RGA said...

Beautiful card Sue!! Love the butterflies. Love the sentiment!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

Theresa said...

lovely sparkly card. what really tickled me was your god paint pen. i'd love one of those please, lol! hugs xx

marg said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBARA C !
Sorry...... missed it this morning!
Love Marg

Tres said...

Hi Sue. Today's card is absolutely gorgeous !!! Such a beautiful Butterfly Frame die set Sue, and I really love the inner circle frame from your Madeline die set to. Your Butterfly Frame looks very delicate and is a very pretty design. Your Madeline die set is lovely, I really love the centre circle as I think it is a fab Elegant design that would work as so many centre pieces for so many different cards and I can see so many of my sentiment stamps fitting in this lovely sized centre piece. The red blaze gilding flakes look so dramatic and what a great idea to encase it all in acetate. As always Sue I am loving your gorgeous poppy dies, and the olive branch leaves. A beautiful floral display to finish this stunning card. Thank you. I cannot wait to see all your amazing new dies in action tomorrow Sue !!! All your new dies look fabulous Sue and I know this new die launch will be just as amazing as all your previous ones. Sending lots of love to you today Sue from Tres x x x

Sending lots of love to everyone today, especially our wonderful 6am Pam for her kind comment about my very sore toe !!!!!!!

Barbara said...

Gorgeous card Sue!
Just love the Gilding flakes and the wonderful finish it gives to the card.
Looking forward to the die launch to see what treats you have in store for us.

Narrowboat girl said...

A stunning card Sue. I have the butterfly die, now where did I put those gilding flakes

theresa w said...

Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Stunning card sue x the gilding flakes are exquisite x looking forward to tomorrow xxx
Take care everyone x
Theresa w xxx

905lovestostamp said...

Love the warm colors in the red blaze guilding flakes, I have a few but LOVE this one. I can imagine some neat uses for it! :) I'm always in awe of your gorgeous dies and how artistically you use them on your cards, Sue! LOVE the glitter in the center of your card, the diamond glitter is perfect, amazing that you can still see the sentiment in the center with the glitter there. Can't wait to see all of your new dies and matching stamps!!!

Best wishes to you,

Joanne

Eunice said...

What a gorgeous card! Love the guilding flakes, the color is amazing! The Butterfly die works so well with the guilding flakes!!!!

Jean Bullock said...

So beautiful. The gilding flakes look awesome behind the die cut and I love how you edged the flowers with gold as well. Pinned as usual.

sued99 said...

Really gorgeous card. Looking forward to the launch.

Jan 23 said...

Love everything about this one. Background really does complement the die

kieleragnes said...

So so so beautiful no more words needed....Agnes

Dawn Holben said...

Sue that beautiful die looks gorgeous with the gilding flakes as well as the lovely pixie powders.
This is definately on the top of my wish list and is going to be one of those go to dies time after time.

Nana on the Hill said...

Not been on for a couple of days & what a beautiful card to start my catch up. Just love this gorgeous die.

Pawprintx4 said...

This is so pretty. I love butterflies as I am sure everyone dies. The poppy flowers are becoming my favorites.
Stephanie K
SC/USA

gailgale said...

This is such an effective card.
So Beautiful.
The gold does magnificent things to an all ready wonderful die.
Sooo pretty.
Thanks Sue for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely love love love this die! Card looks stunning.
Xx
Lyn R Warrington

julie laz said...

Beautiful card sue crafty hugs Julie laz xx

Jomada-Dawn said...

Love the way you've used the poppies - they looks so chic!
Jomada-Dawn

Anonymous said...

I love butterflies and make a lot of butterfly cards will have to pop to the shop for this set of dies to add to my ever growing collection xx thank you for the inspiration I love pinching your ideas lol xxx love yvonnebennettxxx

Heather Treble said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful card, I love the gilding behind the butterfly background.
Thanks for sharing,
Heather