Hello my crafty friends! Today's card offering is my absolute favourite sort of card. I just love a framed card with a floral accent, I hope you do too! I started by cutting the decorative dies from the
Mauritius die set out of a piece of
milk card. I backed it with
Sky Blue card. I cut a multi layered frame out of the
Scalloped Lattice Frames Set B, using a wider milk mat base and a thinner sky blue outline frame on top. I seated the frame with mounting foam over my decorative background piece. I stamped my sentiment using a
Cobalt blue Archival ink and cut it out with the
Stitched Flags die set. I added a slightly larger stitched flag as a mat in blue. I seated it across the background with mounting foam and made two
Exquisite Poppies out of milk and blue card to add to the left edge of the flag. I accented the flowers with
Lace Edged Leaves cut out of milk card. The card was completed with milk and blue mats. The finished dimensions are 7" x 8 1/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
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Beautiful card, just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteJune, great to hear you have managed a few steps, take it slowly but it will increase day by day. You will soon be home.
Betty, glad the pain seems to be lessening for you, hope you are managing okay.
Tracey, what a fab haul you had at Craftworld, you deserve it after the year you have had and your Graeme recognises that bless him.
Tina, hope Peter has found a drink he likes, the flavoured waters are very easy to drink and there are some lovely ones, elderflower in particular.
Elaine, what can I say about Andrew, he is so strong and brave, and he won't want to worry you any more than you already are.
Pat, so good to here about Sarah meeting Bethany, she must have been delighted.
Tina and Mick, in my thoughts, as are Laine, Yvonne, Linda, Lorraine, Wheeley and Billy and all who are not well.
Hugs all round .
Beautiful card,lovely colours
ReplyDeleteWow a real stunning card its this Sue and those flowers are truly gorgeous. Thanks for sharing, have a great day,hugs xxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, a gorgeous card love throwers.
ReplyDeleteNancyd
Hi Sue
ReplyDeletewhat a stunning card love the colours and the dies thank you tracyw x
Gorgeous card! The Lace Edged Leaves are at the very top of my wish list! Such pretty details on your card!
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue.
ReplyDeleteWow this is a very pretty card Thank you.
Take care all and have fun Kitty.
Another great card Sue. Really like the leaves. Have to put them on my Christmas wish list....
ReplyDeleteLove this card Sue, it has a very classic and almost old-fashioned look about it. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMaggie B xx
Beautiful card. Love the delicate colours
ReplyDeleteLuv
Karen xx
Good morning Sue. Beautiful card, love the way your eye is drawn into the centre by the clever use of frames.
ReplyDeleteJune and Betty, pleased to hear that you're on the mend. Tracy, what a haul, you deserve it though. Pat, it sounds as though Sarah had a wonderful time, lovely to hear about her. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
One of my favourite colour combination. So pleasing to the eye. The flowers and leaves work so well together
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue. That's my keeper and his four legged friend off to the country park for the first walk of the day. Wonder what 'creepy' tales (pardon the pun) he'll come back with this time - from flashing lights in the distance approaching fast which turn out to be flashing safety lights on another dog's collar, to the hooting of an owl he'd not heard there before, to ducks launching themselves into the lake for an early morning swim without warning and of course it's still very dark ! I don't settle till they get back, so to keep myself from over thinking my sanity is saved by your blog. And this is absolutely gorgeous Sue. The colour scheme just works extra magic with your Summer collection, and it's lovely to read you're also a frame fanatic lol. A beautiful and fresh start to the week.
ReplyDeleteIn between holly leaves I cut a milk Onseie with sky blue bib, heart, etc and a milk stork with his sky blue hat and cloth for baby hoping to add them to a background with frames lol. I'd love a matching embossing folder though with a some pattern which works with the New Additions dies. And I had a lightbulb moment, a few year's ago I inherited a Spellbinders small ornate holly die, so I decided to use that to help build up my holly wreath and it's starting to look pretty with sugared holly leaves, so I'll press on with that today, and the thought of the Onesie waiting will spur me on to finish it and another tick in my order book - 3 down 4 to go on that order !
So before I put the fear of the devil in me thinking of all I have to do, I will send my usual hug for the day and go fill the kettle ready for my keepers hot coffee on his return.
Glad to see that you've found your feet again June.
Have a lovely day Sue xxx
GM Sue. So very lovely. Great background die and fab flowers. TFS.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful creation.
ReplyDeleteAnnette x
Another lovely card Sue.
ReplyDeleteJan
Northampton
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card just gorgeous,love the colours together and the frame dies are a must.So delicate and pretty with the poppies.
Jan x
Lovely card Sue.really like the fine detail of the Mauritius die and the colours are perfect together,thank you,Linda x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Sue xx hazel
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue, love ,love , love it!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a good one!!!
Loopy Lyndaxxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteStunning card. I love the frames and the poppies. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
Morning Sue and crafters all,
ReplyDeleteLovely card today, love the colourway. I have yet to get this Collection of dies- hope the Christmas fairy is listening.
Pam - Peter has tried the flavours waters both still and sparkling but finds them to sweet.
June Smith hope you are getting used to your new knee!!
My christening was lovely but it poured down and the church roof was leaking !!!!
Love and crafty hugs to all
Tina T xxxx
Lovely card Sue, really like this Mauritius die. JJxx
ReplyDeleteOMG stupendously beautiful, Sue. Love it all - colours, design, dies and of course oh so pretty poppies. Only have poppies and frames, so could perhaps tinker around but don't think it would be as delightful as this!
ReplyDeleteSending continued recovery wishes to Betty and June.
Tracy - WOT A CRAFTY SHOP!! Send Graeme down here lol. Mr P not interested in even sticking a toe into a craft shop (other benefits there though). Report back on GC v Platinum please... think someone else asked too.
Bejay - hugless!! Sending some to Cornwall - hope you're okay now after the mishaps. And what about the dog??
Greetings to all our missing pals.
'P' in Wales
Good morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA striking card that showcases a beautiful die.x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful elegant card, gorgeous colours.
B xx
I love this card. Love the colours and everything about it. Thanks Sue.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting.
D xx
Morning Sue. This is a gorgeous card. The colours are beautiful. The poppies are always stunning in what ever colour you make them. I to love a framed card and i couldnt do it without all your noble dies which i have thanks to my lovely husband, ( It might have something to do with all my little notes left lying around as hints LOL)
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes.
Denise T x
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love the design and the dies are amazing. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card,beautiful colours.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, so pretty & delicate . Lovely colours.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Really lovely card! Wonderful design and the flowers look gorgeous. Debra x
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this card and every die used. Those I don't have are on my list for when we go to Birmingham in November. Thank you Sue. Xx
ReplyDeleteGood morning sue what a beautiful card and the design is wonderful
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day
Debs Cards xxx
Morning Sue, this card definitely sings to me. So beautiful. The colours are so delicate and give the card that elegant look, absolutely love it.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie X X
Morning Sue this is a gorgeous card it's so beautiful I do like the Mauritius die its one of my favorites
ReplyDeleteKathy B x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, beautiful card, love the colour and those delightful flowers.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
Fantastic card, I love it xx
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourites Sue.
ReplyDeleteWow, a really stunning card Sue, love everything about it. Marion S x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, fabulous card today. Beautiful colours and dies, a gorgeous combination.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
Morning Sue. Gorgeous card, love the Mauritius die, in fact love all the dies you've used today.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam, Sue and 'P' for your good wishes. Coming along nicely.
Glad you're feeling better June too. X
great card Sue love the frame and the flowers are beautiful,Laura O
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful card this morning and it is one of my fovourites, too!
The Mauritius die'is so pretty and I love the colours and the gorgeous flowers.
Lesley S x
Absolutely Fabulous
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty - love that Mauritius die just cut as an aperture, it's so elegant and the Stitched Lattice framing sets if off perfectly especially as you've made the milk layer bigger to add some "breathing space" in to the overall design.
Izzy
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card today, the Mauritius die is so delicate isn't it. . It looks beautiful sat in the frame, I can see why it is one of your favourites. Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
Tracey that was quite a spend, sounds like you had fun xxx
Elaine I hope the new girlfriend met with your approval! Andrew is a star xxx
Tina well that's a christening that will carry a tale. Sending hugs for you and Peter xxx
Pat how lovely for Sarah xx
June and Betty hope you had a good night xxx
Sending hugs to Tina and mick xxx
ReplyDeleteNow that is a lovely card, Sue, the colours blending so well,
Doreen x
Hi Sue, Beautiful card so pretty and the colours are gorgeous. love Jean Z xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Stunning card, love everything about it :-) Have a lovely day. Hugs to all xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove todays card so clean cut and fresh looking.
Pam, Andrew had another bad day yesterday , lets hope he has a better day today, arranged for him to phone me this morning ,just in case he wants to sleep in .
June,,, you are doing so well , and each day will be a couple of steps more , keep up the good work.
Tina T , i find the waters too sweet myself , i now have the cordials with no sugar added ,and of course you can mix as weak or strong as you like , the lemon is very refreshing .
Sorry it was a damp day for the Christening
Sending big hugs to all.
Take care
Elaine H X
Gorgeous card, love the colours and the poppies x
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful, gentle card. Lovely soft colours. X
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteI love this beautiful card! The design, colour and the gorgeous poppies, give a so very delicate look
June x
I can see why you love it as it if so beautiful and classy
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue,.
ReplyDeleteStunning, gorgeous, beautiful, elegant, what else can I say I LOVE it.
Lydia
X
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the colours today!
Such a beautiful card so elegant, and I just love the Poppies!
Baby steps June!
Love to all who are poorly!
Love Marg
Beautiful 2 colors card.
ReplyDeleteI love this colour combination, Sue, it never fails.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
I can understand why you love this card it's beautiful the flowers are just perfect as are the leaves I need those but I've got to get this years angel first love always sue xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThis is the most stunning card I have seen for a long time John. I adore the colours, and the frames with the beautiful flower accents just set it off to perfection. I don't have the Mauritius die yet but have lots of others which I am sure I could use to make my own version of this one.. I shall certainly have a go.
ReplyDeleteThank you for once again sharing.
Helen
Hi Sue. I completely get why you like this sort of card and I like it too - especially in these colours.
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oops had a senior moment there and changed both your sex and name Sue - the rest of the comment still stands though, and please accept my apologies.
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aka stitchingranny
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I really like this style of card,colour & everything.
Thank you
Best wishes
Karen M
What a stunning card! I NEED the Mauritius die!!!
ReplyDeleteRosemary xx
Stunning! Sue, your inspiration is never ending. Thanks for sharing every day.
ReplyDeleteVC X
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteI think this card is gorgeous really love everything about it. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Regards
Heather R Oxfordshire
Morning Sue, This card is absolutely stunning !! I love all the dies you have used and the colours complement perfectly.
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
Stunning card Sue.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sue, a really beautiful card this morning and I love that die and those beautiful flowers. hugs Shirleyxxxx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning card & fabulous colours. The poppies are becoming my all time favourite flowers. Yvonne xx
A really pretty card, love all the dies used.
ReplyDeleteThe colour is striking.
Good morning Sue what a beautiful card I love the colours &the Mauritius die is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteJune good to hear you've been up on your feet I hope you're continuing to improve. Betty it must be difficult trying get to get clothes over a large cast I hope they reduce the size of it soon & you feel more comfortable
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning card!
Hugs x
Heather T
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a bonny card today, I love it.
Tina, would that be holy water coming in through the roof of the church?
'P' in Wales, Mr K shows no interest in craft, and that suits me just fine. What the eye doesn't see the heart doesn't grieve over - enough said !!!!
June, hope you are in less pain today and able to move about easier.
Thinking of the ladies and their husbands, and the ladies who are not well or able to get out.
Maureen xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteStunning card, it's so elegant and it has my favourite flowers too
June and Betty glad that you're both feeliing a little better
Hugs and best wishes to everyone
Pat
Hin Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card
Margaret xx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteYour card is so delicate and lacy looking. It is beautiful.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteI love this card and particularly the Exquisite Poppies. Must get these and think I will try them in a red colour! As always a truly beautiful creation.
Morning Sue, I agree with you this is my kind of card, love the colour combination you have used and the Poppies are one of my favourite flower dies.
ReplyDeleteWendyx
All the dies on this are so beautiful. Thank you, Sue.
ReplyDeleteSue Mac
Simply stunning card Sue. Love the milk white card with the blue. This die set is on my wish list so maybe Santa will pop it in my Christmas stocking hehehe
ReplyDeleteAnnie P
xx
Hi Sue, I absolutely adore this card. I love the Mauritius die and the way you have treated it on this card. Sky blue and milk card go so well together for a lovely muted tone and the poppies with the lace edged leaves are just perfect.
ReplyDeleteJune & Betty - hope you are both healing well and are reasonably pain free. Feeling for all the other poorly Wilsonettes and their families. keep thinking positively.
Frances
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI'm with fluffycat with regard to the dies and treatment of them. I'm trying these here frames a bit more now and must admit to liking them more and more (I suppose as I get better at doing them :-) ).
Xmas card production is not going well, nothing turns out how I thought it would do.........
Hugs, Rose
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Very pretty and feminine and I love the poppies and leaf sprays.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, love this card, so glad you are back to making your usual masterpieces.
ReplyDeleteThese dies are lovely.
Take care everyone, Jess xxx
So, so pretty. xxx
ReplyDeleteI must agree with you Sue, yes this is just my sort of card, love it
ReplyDeleteVie
x
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteWow! What a way to begin the working week! A gorgeous card - I love everything about it! It is in my favourite colours mind you which always helps! Thank you!
Tina - I don't like sweet drinks either - I do like a glass of water with some lemon juice squeezed in or some lime! It just makes a change but certainly isn't sweet! I love a cup of hot water with the juice of half a lemon in it! No wonder I'm such a sour puss! Careful Maureen, Diane and many others!!
Must go as got a lot to do today!
Have a lovely day!
Myra xx
So pretty and the gorgeous Mauritius die again! Love it.
ReplyDeleteGorgous card, love the Mauritius frame and the Exquisite Poppies!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!! I love it, Sue! Jo. x
ReplyDeleteGood Morning from the USA. This card is so lovely....vintage. I love the combination of the milk card and blue also.
ReplyDeleteStephanie K
Hi Sue. Gorgeous card. The milk and sky blue cards go perfectly together. SueL x
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Creative Blessings, Tracy x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the poppies
ReplyDeleteI think we should all have cards like this in our stash ready to send out. Suitable for any occasion - just pop on an appropriate greeting. The milk card appears to go with just about any colour. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSusan x
HI SUE
ReplyDeleteWHAT A GREAT WAY TO USE THE DIE. LOVE THIS CARD GRAND JOB
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG X
Milk and Blue are a stunning combination!! These flowers are simply spectacular and the card looks so soft and delicate!!! LOVELOVELOVE it!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, feminine card. Love the colours together,
Love to all Alison xx
Yes, I, too, like a framed card design with a flora accent. Lovely card design today. Thank you for sharing your ideas. You encourage me everyday in my card making.
ReplyDeleteHoping to pick up the indian set at NEC. Love them and this card.
ReplyDeleteHoping to pick up the indian set at NEC. Love them and this card.
ReplyDeleteLove today's post, possibly my fav for a while and they have all been gorgeous. This colour combo is striking and the dies fab....
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful card I wouldn't change a thing. Elaine I hope Andrew feels a little better today. Sue I am looking forward to hochanda tonight John showing your dies.
Totally agree Sue, your framed cards are just lovely, and this card is no exception. Your dies are simply beautiful, and this style shows them off to perfection.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue.
ReplyDeleteWill be watching tonight!!!
Beautiful card today Sue. Thank you so much for sharing this. Tina. How about water with cucumber in it. Might sound strange but I think it's very nice or root ginger.
ReplyDeleteWhat an exquisite card Sue, I love it! It looks like I need to add the Mauritius die to my ever growing list as it's beautiful...and I love those poppies, every card you use them on they look different, so they are really high up on my list :).
ReplyDelete'P' in Wales..the dog is fine, the hardest part of her skull was the bit that contacted my forehead so she never felt a thing while I was rolling around on the bed trying hard not to throw up lol. The bruise has almost gone now, just a bit of a shadow above my eyebrow is left. My right hand and arm are a different matter though...the kitten has decided that he needs to kick and chew thos part of my anatomy and goes at it like a good'un. Boy, I can't wait until his baby teeth have dropped out lol. At least he's growing now, I was convinced that he was too small. Today he weighs 1.56kg so he's doing okay.
Happy crafting everyone.
Bejay xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteOmg. What a stunning card. Love the Indian Ocean collection and this shows off the Mauritius die magnificently. Beautiful x
Apologies for my extended absence. I have had a period of terrible fatigue which hung around for longer than usual. I am getting over it slowly but still feeling fragile.
So please be patient whilst I attempt to get back into the particraft swing of things x
Looking forward to the ODS (even if it's not you Sue)! It will be a very welcome distraction for my forced sitting on my backside twiddling my thumbs x
June - hope op went well x
Not caught up on comments - forgive me x
Laine - fingers crossed we are still on for a chat tomorrow evening x
Loads of love to everyone especially all my blog Besties - you know who you are x
Take care
Happy thoughts
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne
x
Gorgeous card Sue, absolutely marvellous,
ReplyDeletethank you,
Pearl xx
So, so, lovely! ! ! !
ReplyDeleteHello Sue.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card. I love this card, it's feminine. elegant, very pretty and floral without being to much. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card.
Beverley W
this is gorgeous and elegant Sue, love this
ReplyDeleteGr Karin
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Absolutely lovely - gorgeous - stunning - beautiful card my favourite colour combo
and a wonderful frame with a delicate corsage of flowers thank you for your
inspiration.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Great card. Love the dies and the colour card you have used. Lovely way to start the week.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous colour combo and I absolutely love the poppies.xx
ReplyDeleteit is great. but it looks yellow! mind you it works well in this colour too. the poppies make great accents, hugs xx
ReplyDeleteso pretty!
ReplyDeleteHello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card, I am amazed at the versatility of the poppies, so glad I have them, a real go to set for so many cards,
hugs
Muriel x
Beautiful card Sue - thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteTruly love this beautiful card. Ivy C x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteJust trying to catch up on all the posts I've missed whilst I was in Greece. Wow the cards are fabulous. I love the Mauritius die, it's on my Christmas wish list.
Regards
Dorianne
Such a beautiful card Sue, i love the colours and the flowers.
ReplyDeleteThe card looks so fresh and i love it.
WOW WOW WOW Sue I love this card , its so beautiful. I love the colours and finishing touches. I am sorry I did not post this morning but to day I gave my notice in as I have been very unhappy at work for a while and I have been working there for 24 years so it was hard to day. Going to treat my self to the Poppies dies. Wendy
ReplyDeleteThis is just so so beautiful, I too love the floral accent, especially it being the poppy, such a versatile flower die, the milk card and blue card look so beautiful together, thank you Sue for such wonderful inspiration.... luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteHelo Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card, love the dies and colours you have used, in fact I love everything about it.
Thank you for sharing, Love Brenda xxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning card, love the blue and crean colour of the card and the lovely dies. The little flowers are gorgeous.
Di B.
A lovely card today Sue, it has a delicate look to it & It's my favourite colour! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue
ReplyDeleteLove & Hug's Lynda Brockxx
Love this card! Love the dies that were used especially the Poppy die!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and everyone
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card. Just beautiful. I have to admit that these style of cards are my favourite. Lovely colours too. As many others have already said, the Mauritius die and poppy dies are exquisite. Combine these with elegant frames and you're definitely onto a winner. I'm still a big fan of the flags too, though I only have the originals at the moment.
June and Betty, hope you are both healing well, slowly but surely. X
Tracy, your shopping list made me smile. Good for you, glad you have such a kind, generous husband. Enjoy your haul. X
Bejay, glad you're on the mend, if still being chewed. X
Yvonne, hope you feel better soon x
Pussycats, good for you if we're not happy. Brilliant reward to yourself for 24 years - the gorgeous poppy dies. You'll soon have time to use them too! X
Tina, you may have already tried this for Peter, but Sainsbury's do a fizzy lime and lemon flavoured water, which when cold is quite refreshing and not as sweet as most. Maybe worth a try? X
Love Helen xxx
Hello Sue another lovely card enjoy your day xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I had a big meeting yesterday, with all my carers, so I couldn't comment on your card,
ReplyDeletebut I need to tell you that I showed all my carers today and they loved it ✂️💗😀😃 crafty hugs Julie laz xxx
This card is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the die you have used for the background - so beautiful :))
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeletegosh that is one lovely card.
I've not been following for a few weeks but now I'm back and your cards are better than ever.
Love n hugs
Meg xxx
This card is absolutely stunning Sue!!
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