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Tuesday 25 October 2016
See Through Background Card
Hello crafters! Have you ever wanted to make a see through background for your card? Today's video will show you a way to do just that!
The finished dimensions are 8" x 8" in size. All for now, Sue x
So gorgeous, love the card. Frosted elegance. Elaine, how dreadful that Andrew had such a nasty accident in .hospital. I hope he is feeling better and was able to go home, he will feel more comfortable in his own bed. Sharon, hope the removal of the clips in your leg go well. June, so sorry you had such a poor night, maybe you are trying to do too much, ease up a little, we don't want you back in hospital. Tina and Peter, he can cook too, I like custard with my treacle tart. Tracey, you may feel anxious about going back to work, I'm sure it will do you good as long as you get back in gently. Talk to your manager, they should help. Lynda, my fingers crossed that all your tests go well. Take care. Betty, you are well on the way to recovery now, the new plaster should be more comfortable fir you. Huge hugs to Tina and Mick, Laine and her mum, Lorraine, PP, Wheeley and Billy and all who need one, Myra, you are welcome.
Good Morning Sue and all. Breath taking card to wake up to this morning. I will be looking forward to watching the video later. Well wishes to who needs them and hugs. Elaine hope Andrew is feeling better soon and able to come home. Pam your always so kind with your words. Wendy
Beautiful card, just watched the video and really enjoyed it. I love the richness of the red against the white, not to mention the gorgeous glittering technique.
I agree pussycarts, Pam always has kind words for everyone. She's lovely.
Wow Sue. Good morning. See through card ? Intrigued, but not for much longer as my 2 have just gone for the first walk if the day which leaves it nice and peaceful to try and take in your inspiration. I have non of these festive dies, so need to watch to see if I can use another festive background from last year's collection. Talking of collections Sue - MORE new dies ? There is NO chance EVER now that I will catch up, I still don't have a complete set going back to the very first dies you launched, and they are coming so fast now I can't keep up, they look stunning as usual, very girly lol and the Finishing Touches as always will be my first order but after I've stuck to my plan of collecting the circle and oval Noble dies, whenever that will be goodness knows and it's getting me down a little as they are such an important basic in my opinion, but I'm really excited for you and your new collections, will there be any co-ordinated embossing folders at all, especially for the shadow boxes ? Would be fun to have the 'girly items' embossed in the background, what do you think ? Anyway before I know it, my 2 will be back and I won't have watched any of today's tutorial, so I'll send you the usual daily hug, and wish you a productive day as you beaver away with new samples with your beautiful new dies ☺ xxx
Good morning Sue and crafters all, WOW what a beautiful card today, love the holly background with the frosting on. Make you think of fresh fallen snow. Yet another collection soon to be available to us crafters, can't wait but doubt if I will be buying before Christmas - pensions don't stretch that far lol!!!!! Pam thanks for your kind words as usual. I make the pastry and Peter puts in his filling, keeps him occupied. His nurse is due today!!!! June Smith - please take it easy you don't need set backs now you have got this far, Love and crafty hugs to all, Tina T xxxx
Lovely card, Sue, like the see through frosted technique - new things always so clear in your videos so thank you. Elaine - oh dear oh dear (my late Mum's expression - turning into her!) what a day for Andrew, hope he soon feels better and can go ahead with the next treatment. Tracy - enjoy your last week of free days and crafting. Wendy Pussycats - not long to go now, enjoy your day off. Yes, I agree, so good to have Pam up top with lovely words and to keep us up to speed. Laine & Mum, PP, Wheely and Billy - good wishes... and hugs to all who need them
Good morning Sue. Scrumptious card, love the sparkle. Elaine, what a dreadful thing to happen to Andrew in hospital, hope he gets home soon. Tina, I think we're all coming to yours for tea! Tracy, enjoy your crafting and try not to worry too much about next week. Pam, where would we be without you, you always have a kind comment and thought for everyone. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
Good morning Sue. A beautiful and striking card which really appeals to me with all the gorgeous sparkle - stunning! Thank you for the great tutorial and inspiration.x
Good morning, Sue A beautiful sparkly Christmas card for today. I have just watched your great video and can really see how stunning this card is! Lesley S x
Hi Sue, Oh my goodness- video watching time scheduled in later in writing - this is a 'must watch' for me. Stunning card, thank you so much for sharing. Beverley W
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, now this card looks really interesting, I have a lot of video's to catch up on and I think this is going to be top of my list.
Nurse came round yesterday and told me off (nicely) because I didn't ring them about the leaking onto my dressing, she changed it and even before she left it had started to come through a little bit, well this morning it is certainly through again. I had to contact my Drs. to ask if I could take 2 of the morphine capsules at 8pm and 1 at 8am, he said yes and I was able to sleep for longer periods last night which was a great help because I was really shattered yesterday. Colin has got to go to surgery this morning to collect another prescription and sign for it because it is a controlled substance. The CEPS nursing manager is coming to see me today because of the leaking, not sure what time yet, I think there could be the start of an infection in it (I hope I am not but it looks like it to me), anyway I will let you know how I get on. I can bend my knee 80 which nurse said was very good, so I am on the right track. I can get out of bed and into the shower on my own but not back into bed or out of shower yet but I am getting there. You can see those crossed fingers can't you !!!
Elaine how is Andrew's head today, hope he feels a little better, I thought going into hospital was supposed to make you better not incur injuries, hugs.
Thanks Tina T for your good wishes, getting there slowly, so nice to hear that Peter can cook and is helping you, good therapy that is. I taught my Colin how to make one of my favourite meals 'macaroni cheese' yesterday and it was surprisingly good, so I am going to accept a tick for being a good teacher haha.
Sharon, not up to date yet on every thing that has happened over the past couple of weeks but hope the removal of the clips in your leg go well.
Tracey, it is only natural that you feel anxious about going back to work, and it is good advice from Pam to talk to your manager - I was in a similar position in 2000 and my Manager was brilliant as was everyone else, it certainly helped with getting back into a normal life again.
Lynda, my fingers crossed that all your tests go well. Take care.
Betty, you are well on the way to recovery now, the new plaster should be more comfortable for you.
Huge hugs to Tina and Mick, Myra, Laine and her mum, Lorraine, PP, Wheeley and Billy and all who need one.
Sorry if I have missed anyone. Pam a special hug for you, always there to guide us at the beginning of every blog.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue Loving your card ,so frosty and beautiful .
June i do hope you had a better night ?,
Anon ,i know exactly what you mean , { i am turning into my Mum too, bless her }
Crewe Trish, i intend to start my Christmas cards this Weekend ,they are usually half completed by now but hey ho, life interferes sometimes .
Betty , We really do not realise how much for granted we take our limbs until something happens ,and then we struggle ,Take care. x
Andrew got home at 7.00pm ,he is now in high spirits again ,saying " he is ready for Halloween with his real McCoy scar {from the top of his forehead right down to his nose } all he needs is the bolt in his neck. Joking apart, he feels so much better , still has a few tummy gripes now and again ,but the Doctors feel certain they have sorted the problem. Thank you all for your concern and good wishes, it really means a lot to us .
Beautiful card! Love the double sided frosting, will have to give that a try! The red card is a lovely colour, some reds have an orangey tinge to them. In fact there is nothing I don't like, so thank you Sue. It's great to have the video to see exactly how you achieve that frosting.
Wow! this beauty is right up my street - if in doubt, throw some glitter onto it but even I wouldn't have thought of adding glitter to both sides of the sticky sheet so will be trying this asap..lol...and using red as a contrast colour is perfect, really sets off the focal point against all that bling.
Good morning Sue What a great technique this is, may have to give this one a go, the holly frame is a lovely die to begin with and the see through element gives it a wow factor. The weather is dictating another craft day so a card to be made then some stitching. Yippee! Regards Heather R Oxfordshire
Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes Thanks for your nice messages my clips came out yesterday of my leg but have a small opening in wound so have to rest and go careful for a little while hopefully that will work, its so frustrating as I cant sit and craft at the moment as my ebosser has broke and also having to keep my leg elevated and seeing all these gorgeous cards and watching all the videos makes me want to get on and make some. Hope you all have a lovely day whatever our doing Take care Sharon xxx
Hi Sue What a beautiful card today, love the see through frosted look with the red pop. Just right for Christmas. What a pretty top you had on today too. Thank you for sharing. Love Diane G xxx Elaine good to hear Andrew is back on form and ready for Halloween! Xxx June look after yourself, I hope the morphine helps you rest and they can get on top of the infection quickly (will it be honey again?). Xxx Tracey it's only natural to be worried, your lovely customers will be delighted to see you back, they will all be giving you cuddles which will be nice for you. Sending hugs xxx Sending hugs to Tina and mick and Tina and Peter xxx
Hi Sue, LOVE that card. Fab background and colours........ Video is also well worth watchin, to see how we can achieve such a beautiful card. Hugs, Rose
Morning Sue. What a lovely frost card, you can never have too much sparkle at Christmas time and I have to admit that I do like red and white as a colour combination for Christmas.
Hi Sue Gorgeous card and great video as always, very festive
My granddaughter Sarah off to GOSH this morning, seeing a neurophysiologist tomorrow morning, sleep study tomorrow night and was supposed to see the orthopaedic surgeon on Thursday morning but now turns out he won't be there so they will be home again on Thursday evening, so frustrating Tracy enjoy the rest of your last week at home. Get well wishes to all who are poorly or looking after someone who is xxx
Good morning Sue and all your crafty crew Wow what a stunner of a card Sue I am going to watch the video later when I can give it my full attention Pam I love the way you spend time giving support to all the wilsonetts thT need it Thank You I will send hugs to all that need one and by the sound of it there are quite a few Have a good day Theresa G xx
Best Wishes to everyone who is poorly or not in the best of health. Hope you are all on the road to recovery very soon. Todays card is lovely with the background finish. Another technique to try
To My Wonderful Friend Sue, Just A Very Short Comment Today As I've Got To Go To The Dentist!!!!!! I'm Having Treatment For My Teeth To Be Whitened. I Loved The Extremely Exquisite Video And Card I Haven't Got This Particular Die But I Will Purchase At The Beginning Of Next Month As I Just Love It. Sue Thank You For Sharing Your Tremendous Technique's With Us I Truly Appreciate Everything You Do. Take Great Care My Wonderful Friend Sue Warmest Fond Wishes To Wonderful Colin And Heather Love And Huge Hugs To Yourself Sue From Sam xxx Hugs To " All" Wilsonettes.
Hello Sue, I've watched the video as I was intrigued about the " see-through background" !!! You are a very clever lady! I love that - it looks really effective! I love too how you mix and match your various Die sets! Thank you once again! I love this card with its pop of red! It's a lovely day here again today but it's raining leaves! Aargh! Pat L - I'm so sorry Sarah can't see both Specialists! It's Half Term here so maybe the chap is off on holiday with his family! If that is the case they would have known that ages ago! Wishing Sarah all the best tonight and tomorrow and hope all goes well! Laine - I'm still catching up , but I was sorry to read about your Mum . I hope something can be done for her very soon! Glad your chariot is back on the road! Elaine - Andrew is amazing! I do hope he is feeling better despite the stitches!! Princess P - thinking of you too and missing you. Lots of love to everyone, Myra xx
Hi Sue, well step back fire and ice, I am in love with ice and ice! This card is beautiful and the technique certainly something that I will try. I don't have the ornate holly die but I think the Christmas scene mini background from last year might make a good substitute for a smaller card, I shall have to think on. Thank you for the clear video.
Thinking of all our poorly WIlsonettes and their families.
Hi Sue, Late with my comment today, computer playing up. Love the see through effect, I have the background die so I'm going to attempt something similar. Thanks for another great video. Lydia X
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x Stunning card sue x can't wait to watch the video but will have to wait for daughter to get home as she seems to have 'borrowed' my headphones and cannot hear a thing on my tablet even with my hearing aids in x sorry didn't comment yesterday but have a stinking cold and spent the day in bed , very unlike me , but it was a beautiful vard x Sending lots of healing hugs to all the poorly wilsonettes and their loved ones x Theresa w x
Hi Sue. WOW WOW WOW This is a stunning card. Love everything about it, the colour, dies and all the sparkle. A great video that explains everything you need to do to make this little beauty. Will have a go at making this one and i think its a great card for the guys. Have a lovely day Sue. Best Wishes. Denise T x
Stunning card, Sue. I love the see-through background and all the framing makes this one elegant finished creation. I loved the video, you always manage to make everything look so achievable for all of us :). Bejay xx
Wow Sue you never cease to amaze me with your talent, I have not seen this 'see through' technique before, it is absolutely stunning...thank you so much for sharing with us...An absolute superb card...luv Ursula xx
Hi Sue and lovely ladies what an inspiration! Sue I don't know where you get your ideas from but I sure am glad you share them with us. You come up with so many different techniques and different ways of using the beautiful dies you create. Today's card is no exception, so clever! And of course gorgeous too. Not been able to get on to post a comment past few days but I can see there have been some stunning cards. Yesterday's in particular was a WOW card for me. Ingenious! Laine, glad you're mobile again but so sorry to hear about your mum, hope she gets better soon. Look after each other. Yvonne, hope you're feeling better too hun. June, sorry to hear you had a bad night, hope your knee isn't too sore and that you make a good recovery. Lynda B, keeping you in my thoughts and praying all goes well with your tests and op. So sorry, feel like I'm always playing catch up and don't always know what's happening with everyone but sending hugs to Laine, Yvonne (PP), P in Wales, Wheely & Billy, Lynda B, Myra, Maria and everyone else who needs one. Blessings - Deb C xx
Hello Sue This see through card is lovely, definitely one to try. Elaine so glad Andrew is home I love his sense of humour. I hope Darren is feeling better. June I hope the morphine is making the pain easier.
Wow what a beautiful card, I must watch the video to see how it's done. Sorry blog buddies still not caught up but I am thinking of you xxx Sending love n hugs to you all xxx
Hi Sue Today's card is stunning I love the dies you've used will watch the video later I haven't really kept up to date with the blog this week as I've been so busy Hope all who have been poorly & those who've had surgery are making good progress &beginning to feel better
Hi Sue Today's card is stunning I love the dies you've used will watch the video later I haven't really kept up to date with the blog this week as I've been so busy Hope all who have been poorly & those who've had surgery are making good progress &beginning to feel better
Sue this is absolutely gorgeous. I love the way you have used the holly frame die with the glitter on both sides. This is one of my favourite dies and i have used it on quite a few of my christmas cards so far i just love the detail on it.
Good evening Sue and the Wilsonettes, This is an awful bonny card Sue and i normally wouldn't go for red and white together, but this is just beautiful in every way. THis is the first i've had a chance all day to get 5 minutes to myself. Every time you go to do something someone wants your attention in other directions and now i'm just fair knackered so i'm sorry that i'm not longer flower but i will see you in the morning. Anyway my mind is away in other directions today so not really all that clever, love and crafty hugs Norah (Glenochil)
Hi Sue. WOW, WOW, WOW !!! This is a truly stunning Christmas card today and the video is fantastic !!! I love everything about it. I love your see through technique, it is fab and it certainly gives this card the "WOW" factor !!! Beautiful white see through glittery effects with more gorgeous, layered Christmas dies in red and white. I think this is the perfect Traditional Christmas card. (My favourite kind of Christmas card.) Thank you for sharing. Sending you lots of love Sue from Tres x x x
Gorgeous card Sue. Just watched video and you make it all seem so easy!! Love the see through background which is so effective. Glad to hear your better news today Elaine. Your Andrew's a strong man. June and Sharon take care. Betty xx
A stunning card design today. Thanks for the video. Today's design makes me want to get out of bed tonight and make a similar card! Love the look of the Iced Snow layer.
WOW. This card is a beauty. The see through background looks stunning. I hope I get a chance to watch the video tomorrow. This week is disappearing far too quickly for me, I could do with a couple of extra hours to the day to catch up properly. Take care everyone.
So gorgeous, love the card. Frosted elegance.
ReplyDeleteElaine, how dreadful that Andrew had such a nasty accident in .hospital. I hope he is feeling better and was able to go home, he will feel more comfortable in his own bed.
Sharon, hope the removal of the clips in your leg go well.
June, so sorry you had such a poor night, maybe you are trying to do too much, ease up a little, we don't want you back in hospital.
Tina and Peter, he can cook too, I like custard with my treacle tart.
Tracey, you may feel anxious about going back to work, I'm sure it will do you good as long as you get back in gently. Talk to your manager, they should help.
Lynda, my fingers crossed that all your tests go well. Take care.
Betty, you are well on the way to recovery now, the new plaster should be more comfortable fir you.
Huge hugs to Tina and Mick, Laine and her mum, Lorraine, PP, Wheeley and Billy and all who need one, Myra, you are welcome.
Beautiful card. Fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting.
D xx
Good Morning Sue and all. Breath taking card to wake up to this morning. I will be looking forward to watching the video later.
ReplyDeleteWell wishes to who needs them and hugs. Elaine hope Andrew is feeling better soon and able to come home.
Pam your always so kind with your words. Wendy
Beautiful card Sue can't wait to watch the video after I get home from work. Best wishes Loraine Jefferis xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeletewhat a stunning card love the colours and the dies thank you tracyw x
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful card thank you a great video too.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Lovely frosty card Sue. Will be watching video later. JJxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, a gorgeous card off to check out the video.
ReplyDeleteNancyd xx
Stunning card,love how the background has been made ,great video
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and everyone
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, just watched the video and really enjoyed it. I love the richness of the red against the white, not to mention the gorgeous glittering technique.
I agree pussycarts, Pam always has kind words for everyone. She's lovely.
Love Helen xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, very lovely card, looks very frosty.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
Wow Sue. Good morning. See through card ? Intrigued, but not for much longer as my 2 have just gone for the first walk if the day which leaves it nice and peaceful to try and take in your inspiration. I have non of these festive dies, so need to watch to see if I can use another festive background from last year's collection. Talking of collections Sue - MORE new dies ? There is NO chance EVER now that I will catch up, I still don't have a complete set going back to the very first dies you launched, and they are coming so fast now I can't keep up, they look stunning as usual, very girly lol and the Finishing Touches as always will be my first order but after I've stuck to my plan of collecting the circle and oval Noble dies, whenever that will be goodness knows and it's getting me down a little as they are such an important basic in my opinion, but I'm really excited for you and your new collections, will there be any co-ordinated embossing folders at all, especially for the shadow boxes ? Would be fun to have the 'girly items' embossed in the background, what do you think ? Anyway before I know it, my 2 will be back and I won't have watched any of today's tutorial, so I'll send you the usual daily hug, and wish you a productive day as you beaver away with new samples with your beautiful new dies ☺ xxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card! I really love the clear background, definitely on my to do list :). Debra x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card for today the background is stunning I'll have to watch your video after work xx
ReplyDeleteYes Sue, I totally agree it IS stunning and thank you for the never ending inspiration you give us.
ReplyDeleteHugs xxx
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly stunning card! I enjoyed the video thanks for sharing.
Hugs x
Heather T
Love all that sparkle! Scrumptious card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sue x xhazel
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely glittery sparkly card .
ReplyDeleteAnnette x
Absolutely stunning card. Love how you have done the glittered front
ReplyDeleteLuv
Karen. Xx
So pretty give the glittered background
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue and crafters all,
ReplyDeleteWOW what a beautiful card today, love the holly background with the frosting on. Make you think of fresh fallen snow.
Yet another collection soon to be available to us crafters, can't wait but doubt if I will be buying before Christmas - pensions don't stretch that far lol!!!!!
Pam thanks for your kind words as usual. I make the pastry and Peter puts in his filling, keeps him occupied.
His nurse is due today!!!!
June Smith - please take it easy you don't need set backs now you have got this far,
Love and crafty hugs to all,
Tina T xxxx
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWow what a gorgeous card.
Thanks for sharing
Maggie
Wow Sue, what a wonderful card today! Love this one,
ReplyDeletethank you,
Pearl xx
Gorgeous card, really stunning.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Lovely card, Sue, like the see through frosted technique - new things always so clear in your videos so thank you.
ReplyDeleteElaine - oh dear oh dear (my late Mum's expression - turning into her!) what a day for Andrew, hope he soon feels better and can go ahead with the next treatment.
Tracy - enjoy your last week of free days and crafting.
Wendy Pussycats - not long to go now, enjoy your day off. Yes, I agree, so good to have Pam up top with lovely words and to keep us up to speed.
Laine & Mum, PP, Wheely and Billy - good wishes... and hugs to all who need them
'P' in Wales
Good morning Sue. Scrumptious card, love the sparkle.
ReplyDeleteElaine, what a dreadful thing to happen to Andrew in hospital, hope he gets home soon. Tina, I think we're all coming to yours for tea! Tracy, enjoy your crafting and try not to worry too much about next week. Pam, where would we be without you, you always have a kind comment and thought for everyone. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, very elegant. Love it. Off to watch video now., love to all Alison xx
great card ,magic sparkle ,Laura O
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning card, love the background and the video is great.
Thanks for sharing,
Heather
GM Sue. Sooo lovely! Love the frosted and filigree panel. I will use this technique as it's so effective. TFS.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue A beautiful card and a great video, thank you.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
Good morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and striking card which really appeals to me with all the gorgeous sparkle - stunning! Thank you for the great tutorial and inspiration.x
Morning Sue this is a gorgeous card I m looking forward to watching the video, I love the colours
ReplyDeleteKathy B x
This is beautiful, Sue. Will watch the video later.
ReplyDeleteAnne (Northampton)
Morning Sue this looks very interesting will watch video later. The card looks stunning .Thank you for the inspiration. Gloria (Sidcup) xx
ReplyDeleteStunning card ,beautiful colours that really stand out.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, I look forward to watching the video later.
B xx
Hi Sue, Very Beautiful. love Jean Z xxxx
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue, fabulous I love it!!! Will watch video later!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a good one!!!
Loopy Lyndaxxx
Morning Sue
ReplyDeleteA stunning and beautiful Christmas card. The 'see through' element, to me, is the 'icing on the card' (as opposed to the cake!lol)
June x
Good morning, Sue
ReplyDeleteA beautiful sparkly Christmas card for today.
I have just watched your great video and can really see how stunning this card is!
Lesley S x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness- video watching time scheduled in later in writing - this is a 'must watch' for me. Stunning card, thank you so much for sharing.
Beverley W
Pretty card. I have lots of videos to catch up on.
ReplyDeleteJan
Northampton
Gorgeous card, so elegant with the colours red/white!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video!
Fabulous card Sue
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Gorgeous card Sue, will have to watch later as ironing is calling!!!!
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes, now this card looks really interesting, I have a lot of video's to catch up on and I think this is going to be top of my list.
ReplyDeleteNurse came round yesterday and told me off (nicely) because I didn't ring them about the leaking onto my dressing, she changed it and even before she left it had started to come through a little bit, well this morning it is certainly through again. I had to contact my Drs. to ask if I could take 2 of the morphine capsules at 8pm and 1 at 8am, he said yes and I was able to sleep for longer periods last night which was a great help because I was really shattered yesterday. Colin has got to go to surgery this morning to collect another prescription and sign for it because it is a controlled substance. The CEPS nursing manager is coming to see me today because of the leaking, not sure what time yet, I think there could be the start of an infection in it (I hope I am not but it looks like it to me), anyway I will let you know how I get on. I can bend my knee 80 which nurse said was very good, so I am on the right track. I can get out of bed and into the shower on my own but not back into bed or out of shower yet but I am getting there. You can see those crossed fingers can't you !!!
Elaine how is Andrew's head today, hope he feels a little better, I thought going into hospital was supposed to make you better not incur injuries, hugs.
Thanks Tina T for your good wishes, getting there slowly, so nice to hear that Peter can cook and is helping you, good therapy that is. I taught my Colin how to make one of my favourite meals 'macaroni cheese' yesterday and it was surprisingly good, so I am going to accept a tick for being a good teacher haha.
Sharon, not up to date yet on every thing that has happened over the past couple of weeks but hope the removal of the clips in your leg go well.
Tracey, it is only natural that you feel anxious about going back to work, and it is good advice from Pam to talk to your manager - I was in a similar position in 2000 and my Manager was brilliant as was everyone else, it certainly helped with getting back into a normal life again.
Lynda, my fingers crossed that all your tests go well. Take care.
Betty, you are well on the way to recovery now, the new plaster should be more comfortable for you.
Huge hugs to Tina and Mick, Myra, Laine and her mum, Lorraine, PP, Wheeley and Billy and all who need one.
Sorry if I have missed anyone. Pam a special hug for you, always there to guide us at the beginning of every blog.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLoving your card ,so frosty and beautiful .
June i do hope you had a better night ?,
Anon ,i know exactly what you mean , { i am turning into my Mum too, bless her }
Crewe Trish, i intend to start my Christmas cards this Weekend ,they are usually half completed by now but hey ho, life interferes sometimes .
Betty , We really do not realise how much for granted we take our limbs until something happens ,and then we struggle ,Take care. x
Andrew got home at 7.00pm ,he is now in high spirits again ,saying " he is ready for Halloween with his real McCoy scar {from the top of his forehead right down to his nose } all he needs is the bolt in his neck.
Joking apart, he feels so much better , still has a few tummy gripes now and again ,but the Doctors feel certain they have sorted the problem.
Thank you all for your concern and good wishes, it really means a lot to us .
Sending big hugs to all .
Take Care
Elaine H X
This is a lovely card and i love the die that you used .
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day Sue .
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ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, what a striking card, I must try this one. The colours look so good and the sparkle reminds me of fresh snow.
ReplyDeleteLove Rosemarie X X
Absolutely fabulous
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ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card today, love the colour too, could be made into al types of cards,
Doreen x
Good morning Sue, such a beautiful card - stunning!
ReplyDeleteJanette
Good morning Sue, such a beautiful card - stunning!
ReplyDeleteJanette
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card as usual!
Love Marg
Beautiful card! Love the double sided frosting, will have to give that a try! The red card is a lovely colour, some reds have an orangey tinge to them. In fact there is nothing I don't like, so thank you Sue. It's great to have the video to see exactly how you achieve that frosting.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous, such a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteLove the contrast with the red.
Morning Sue, A beautiful 'blingy' card, love it !!
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Patricia xx
What s stunning card sue love it just like fresh snow very special
ReplyDeleteThank you love always June horrocks xxxxx
I adore this card. You make it look easy on the video Sue, I hope I'm brave enough to try it, it's just beautiful. Thank you. Xx
ReplyDeleteLoving the pop of red and the shimmering card, looks really frosty
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteWow! this beauty is right up my street - if in doubt, throw some glitter onto it but even I wouldn't have thought of adding glitter to both sides of the sticky sheet so will be trying this asap..lol...and using red as a contrast colour is perfect, really sets off the focal point against all that bling.
Izzy
The icy appeal and the hint of Christmas red are a great combination, love the card it's just gorgeous. x
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a great technique this is, may have to give this one a go, the holly frame is a lovely die to begin with and the see through element gives it a wow factor. The weather is dictating another craft day so a card to be made then some stitching. Yippee!
Regards
Heather R Oxfordshire
Good Morning Sweet Sue, that really is a striking card this morning, I do love the way you can see the background. hugs Shirleyxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. Absolutely stunning! Love your gorgeous card. Have a lovely day. Hugs to all xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card love the technique! Ivy C x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteThanks for your nice messages my clips came out yesterday of my leg but have a small opening in wound so have to rest and go careful for a little while hopefully that will work, its so frustrating as I cant sit and craft at the moment as my ebosser has broke and also having to keep my leg elevated and seeing all these gorgeous cards and watching all the videos makes me want to get on and make some.
Hope you all have a lovely day whatever our doing
Take care
Sharon xxx
Morning Sue, love the design and the frostiness, will will watch video later.
ReplyDeleteTake care everyone, Jess xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card today, love the see through frosted look with the red pop. Just right for Christmas. What a pretty top you had on today too. Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
Elaine good to hear Andrew is back on form and ready for Halloween! Xxx
June look after yourself, I hope the morphine helps you rest and they can get on top of the infection quickly (will it be honey again?). Xxx
Tracey it's only natural to be worried, your lovely customers will be delighted to see you back, they will all be giving you cuddles which will be nice for you. Sending hugs xxx
Sending hugs to Tina and mick and Tina and Peter xxx
Good morning Sue, Absolutely exquisite card, frosted elegance. Yvonne xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card with a great technique...thanks for the clear video!
ReplyDeletexxx Margreet
Lovely festive looking card.
ReplyDeleteRosemary xx
WOW Sue, what a beautiful card. Love the video. It's a great technique.
ReplyDeleteLove Val in Spain xxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLOVE that card. Fab background and colours........ Video is also well worth watchin, to see how we can achieve such a beautiful card.
Hugs, Rose
I throughly enjoyed your video. Your card simply captures the essence of Christmas. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSusan x
Morning Sue. What a lovely frost card, you can never have too much sparkle at Christmas time and I have to admit that I do like red and white as a colour combination for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and great video as always, very festive
My granddaughter Sarah off to GOSH this morning, seeing a neurophysiologist tomorrow morning, sleep study tomorrow night and was supposed to see the orthopaedic surgeon on Thursday morning but now turns out he won't be there so they will be home again on Thursday evening, so frustrating
Tracy enjoy the rest of your last week at home. Get well wishes to all who are poorly or looking after someone who is xxx
Hugs and best wishes to everyone
Pat
Sue, This card is so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThis Christmas die set is one of my favorites. I think this card shows it off so well.
Thanks for sharing.
Good morning Sue and all your crafty crew
ReplyDeleteWow what a stunner of a card Sue I am going to watch the video later when I can give it my full attention
Pam I love the way you spend time giving support to all the wilsonetts thT need it
Thank You
I will send hugs to all that need one and by the sound of it there are quite a few
Have a good day
Theresa G xx
Hello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, love the see through effect, video explains it all perfectly
hugs
Muriel x
Hi Sue, a gorgeous Christmas card. Very pretty with the holly icy surround. Thanks for your video.
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing!
ReplyDeleteLike the see through background.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, might have to copy this one and make a few for some special friends! Love to everyone, Sarah
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely gorgeous. So classy and pretty.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes to everyone who is poorly or not in the best of health. Hope you are all on the road to recovery very soon.
ReplyDeleteTodays card is lovely with the background finish. Another technique to try
Beautiful card, love the background x
ReplyDeleteHello Sue.
ReplyDeleteStunning Card. I love the see through background and so sparkly. The dies and splash of colour are great. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
What a beautiful card, Sue. The colour is stunning, as is the sparkly, frosted background. Jo
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so pretty, Sue. Thank you.
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To My Wonderful Friend Sue,
ReplyDeleteJust A Very Short Comment Today As I've Got To Go To The Dentist!!!!!!
I'm Having Treatment For My Teeth To Be Whitened.
I Loved The Extremely Exquisite Video And Card I Haven't Got This Particular Die But I Will
Purchase At The Beginning Of Next Month As I Just Love It.
Sue Thank You For Sharing Your Tremendous Technique's With Us I Truly Appreciate Everything
You Do.
Take Great Care My Wonderful Friend Sue
Warmest Fond Wishes To Wonderful Colin And Heather
Love And Huge Hugs To Yourself Sue
From Sam xxx
Hugs To " All" Wilsonettes.
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteI've watched the video as I was intrigued about the " see-through background" !!! You are a very clever lady! I love that - it looks really effective! I love too how you mix and match your various Die sets! Thank you once again! I love this card with its pop of red!
It's a lovely day here again today but it's raining leaves! Aargh!
Pat L - I'm so sorry Sarah can't see both Specialists! It's Half Term here so maybe the chap is off on holiday with his family! If that is the case they would have known that ages ago! Wishing Sarah all the best tonight and tomorrow and hope all goes well!
Laine - I'm still catching up , but I was sorry to read about your Mum . I hope something can be done for her very soon! Glad your chariot is back on the road!
Elaine - Andrew is amazing! I do hope he is feeling better despite the stitches!!
Princess P - thinking of you too and missing you.
Lots of love to everyone, Myra xx
Wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a really lovely card today. I do like how you have done the background to this card and will be trying it myself/
ReplyDeleteWendyx
Such a beautiful card, Sue!! The frosted background is lovely!!
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Moxie Craftie
Lovely :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, well step back fire and ice, I am in love with ice and ice! This card is beautiful and the technique certainly something that I will try. I don't have the ornate holly die but I think the Christmas scene mini background from last year might make a good substitute for a smaller card, I shall have to think on. Thank you for the clear video.
ReplyDeleteThinking of all our poorly WIlsonettes and their families.
Frances
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteLate with my comment today, computer playing up.
Love the see through effect, I have the background die so I'm going to attempt something similar. Thanks for another great video.
Lydia
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Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteStunning card sue x can't wait to watch the video but will have to wait for daughter to get home as she seems to have 'borrowed' my headphones and cannot hear a thing on my tablet even with my hearing aids in x sorry didn't comment yesterday but have a stinking cold and spent the day in bed , very unlike me , but it was a beautiful vard x
Sending lots of healing hugs to all the poorly wilsonettes and their loved ones x
Theresa w x
o this is gorgeous Sue love it
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Hi Sue. WOW WOW WOW This is a stunning card. Love everything about it, the colour, dies and all the sparkle. A great video that explains everything you need to do to make this little beauty. Will have a go at making this one and i think its a great card for the guys. Have a lovely day Sue.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes.
Denise T x
Lovely card Sue. Thank you I needed some inspiration today.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue. Thank you I needed some inspiration today.
ReplyDeleteStunning card, Sue.
ReplyDeleteI love the see-through background and all the framing makes this one elegant finished creation. I loved the video, you always manage to make everything look so achievable for all of us :).
Bejay xx
Wow Sue you never cease to amaze me with your talent, I have not seen this 'see through' technique before, it is absolutely stunning...thank you so much for sharing with us...An absolute superb card...luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteLove the background, makes a wonderful card
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and lovely ladies
ReplyDeletewhat an inspiration! Sue I don't know where you get your ideas from but I sure am glad you share them with us. You come up with so many different techniques and different ways of using the beautiful dies you create. Today's card is no exception, so clever! And of course gorgeous too.
Not been able to get on to post a comment past few days but I can see there have been some stunning cards. Yesterday's in particular was a WOW card for me. Ingenious!
Laine, glad you're mobile again but so sorry to hear about your mum, hope she gets better soon. Look after each other.
Yvonne, hope you're feeling better too hun.
June, sorry to hear you had a bad night, hope your knee isn't too sore and that you make a good recovery.
Lynda B, keeping you in my thoughts and praying all goes well with your tests and op.
So sorry, feel like I'm always playing catch up and don't always know what's happening with everyone but sending hugs to Laine, Yvonne (PP), P in Wales, Wheely & Billy, Lynda B, Myra, Maria and everyone else who needs one.
Blessings - Deb C xx
A beautiful card Sue. Now to put my feet up & watch the video
ReplyDeleteHello Sue
ReplyDeleteThis see through card is lovely, definitely one to try. Elaine so glad Andrew is home I love his sense of humour. I hope Darren is feeling better. June I hope the morphine is making the pain easier.
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous frosty crunchy card! Fabulous technique. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs.
This is beautiful Sue. Stunning and elegant.xx
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow have got to have a go at something like this Sue, its fabulous. hugs xxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteWow what a beautiful card, I must watch the video to see how it's done.
ReplyDeleteSorry blog buddies still not caught up but I am thinking of you xxx
Sending love n hugs to you all xxx
Another stunning idea I will be watching the video in a short while
ReplyDeletestunning card. what a great idea that transparent background. brill, hugs xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue Today's card is stunning I love the dies you've used will watch the video later I haven't really kept up to date with the blog this week as I've been so busy Hope all who have been poorly & those who've had surgery are making good progress &beginning to feel better
ReplyDeleteHi Sue Today's card is stunning I love the dies you've used will watch the video later I haven't really kept up to date with the blog this week as I've been so busy Hope all who have been poorly & those who've had surgery are making good progress &beginning to feel better
ReplyDeleteSue this is absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you have used the holly frame die with the glitter on both sides.
This is one of my favourite dies and i have used it on quite a few of my
christmas cards so far i just love the detail on it.
Hi Sue this is a stunning card. We are staying in Devon that's why my comments are late. The hotel wifi is rubbish. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteGood evening Sue and the Wilsonettes,
ReplyDeleteThis is an awful bonny card Sue and i normally wouldn't go for red and white together, but this is just beautiful in every way. THis is the first i've had a chance all day to get 5 minutes to myself. Every time you go to do something someone wants your attention in other directions and now i'm just fair knackered so i'm sorry that i'm not longer flower but i will see you in the morning. Anyway my mind is away in other directions today so not really all that clever,
love and crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil)
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteStunning card, love the dies they are gorgeous as is the colour.
Di B.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
Gorgeous Christmas card Thank you for the excellent Video Tutorial what a clever idea
for a see through card.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue. WOW, WOW, WOW !!! This is a truly stunning Christmas card today and the video is fantastic !!! I love everything about it. I love your see through technique, it is fab and it certainly gives this card the "WOW" factor !!! Beautiful white see through glittery effects with more gorgeous, layered Christmas dies in red and white. I think this is the perfect Traditional Christmas card. (My favourite kind of Christmas card.) Thank you for sharing. Sending you lots of love Sue from Tres x x x
ReplyDeleteSending lots of love to everyone from Tres x x x
Beautiful card Sue. Off to watch the video. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sue. Just watched video and you make it all seem so easy!! Love the see through background which is so effective.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your better news today Elaine. Your Andrew's a strong man.
June and Sharon take care.
Betty xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteStunning card, fab video - thank you.
Regards
Dorianne
Hi Sue, what a stunning card, love the Red with White glitter, a defiant WOW.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for a great video.
Love Brenda xxx
Gorgeous card. Sorry haven't commented much recently but am visiting family in NZ and a bit out of sync with everything.
ReplyDeleteA stunning card design today. Thanks for the video. Today's design makes me want to get out of bed tonight and make a similar card! Love the look of the Iced Snow layer.
ReplyDeleteWOW. This card is a beauty. The see through background looks stunning. I hope I get a chance to watch the video tomorrow. This week is disappearing far too quickly for me, I could do with a couple of extra hours to the day to catch up properly.
ReplyDeleteTake care everyone.
Hello Sue, a really incredible card, love the frame. Great video showing how to achieve this beautiful card. Bx
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card, I think most people would be thrilled to receive a card like this
ReplyDeleteHappy Day
Helen
What a lovely card. I would love to see it on my mantel. Sue, you are always so inspirational. I always want to try everything I see.
ReplyDeleteSheer elegance!! I would probably cry with joy if I was to win this elegant creation! Thanks for the chance to win it and your generosity!
ReplyDeleteI love this card. You never cease to surprise me with your beautiful designs. Thank you for the inspirations.
ReplyDeleteLove this frosted effect
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Lovely, crafty hugs Julie laz xxx
ReplyDeleteLove this card!!! The transparent background is a stroke of genius!!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sue,I really love how you did the `see through`technique looks fantastic,thank you,Linda x
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