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Friday, 30 December 2016
Thinking Of You
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lovely card Sue, so beautiful. Love the blue ribbon bound accent.
Laine, my deepest sympathies on losing your Aunt, a hard blow for you and your Mum, thinking of you both.
Tina, I was deeply saddened that things went so badly to get Peter the help he needed but he will be well looked after now. No wonder you were exhausted with it all. I hope he is feeling better today after the fluid intake. Please tell him I send a huge hug for him.
Elaine, I hope Andrew is not too down about the delay. He will be better able to handle the chemo if his body is a bit stronger, but I understand his frustration.. His finish line must seem so far away to him.
Lesley glad you have your new wheels, just be careful. Our frost is so thick here I thought snow had fallen and it's so cold to match, Jan from Oz take note.
Eight of us went to the cinema yesterday to see Fantastic Beasts then onto a Carvery afterwards. My daughter booked us in as the Clampetts, remember them from tv. My nephew is having a great time with my grandchildren, it is lovely to see, and I am so enjoying them being here.
Daily hugs to all, including poorly missing friends, big hug for NannaTina.
Good morning Sue. Fabulous! Love how you have wrapped the frame with ribbon. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
Got card and fabulous and unusual way to use ribbon. I love it.
There's been so much sadness over the last few days and weeks. My heart goes out to all those suffering or in pain for whatever reason. Hugs to all.
Trying to clear my craft room at the moment following the Christmas scramble. Last year I managed to lose a die - I think it went in the recycling so am being ultra careful this year.
Happy crafting.
D xx
Beautiful card.
Good morning Sue, fabulous card, love the ribbon frame. Marion S x
Morning Sue, what a beautiful card would never think to do a circle like that very unusual.
Nancyd xx
Stunning. Love how you have done the frame with the ribbon.
Luv
Karen xx
Morning Sue. What a wonderful idea encasing the die cut in ribbon, I've never seen you do this before, a fantastic idea for weddings, milestone anniversaries etc. I'm looking forward to using my new delightful daisy die, it's come away with us as I can put the smallest one through my mini die cutter while I'm here, started using the 'in the garden' shadow box accessories yesterday, a little bit of a fiddle as losing the tips off both index fingers, I struggle to hold such dies as the ladybird and garden tools so it probably took over an hour longer to do than someone with normal fingers lol but I'm glad I persevered because it looks so cute and so many options to mix and match from other collections in the shadow box set.
Well my two are back from the dark frosty lane, and I'll also agree with Dragonsnap, it has been a very sad blog over the last year, all I hope for is that 2017 see's us reading happier more uplifting comments on this beautiful craft blog.
Sending hugs to help keep spirits high and hope it helps brighten this cold frosty day xxx
GM Sue. Great card. Love the ribbon frame. Will try that.
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, what a gorgeous card today, I absolutely love the ribbon frame, never thought of that so will be trying it myself it looks so effective.
Pam sounds like you had a wonderful time yesterday with the family, it is fantastic making all these memories.
Early start for us today as our car has to go in for it's MOT today, had it almost 3 years, but got confirmation that our new mobility car has been ordered, so should get that in March, having the same make and model but a petrol 1.4 turbo this time, I have not driven for 20 years now so hubby does all the running around.
Thinking of so many of you, especially, Tina T, Peter, Elaine, Andrew, Tina, Tracey, Laine, Yvonne, sending special hugs to you to hope that things get sorted out quickly.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Good morning Sue.
A very pretty card that has a lot of texture from the unusual ribbon frame-beautiful. X
Good morning Sue what a stunning card and the design is wonderful
I love the colours you have used.
Have a lovely day
Debs Cards xxx
Great idea wrapping the frame with ribbon
Lovely card, like the way you have used the ribbon.
Annette x
Would never have thought of using ribbon like that, really pretty xx
A very different way to use ribbon on a great card xx
What a pretty card! Loving the ribbon and all the sparkle. Debra x
Good morning Sue and crafters all,
What a beautiful card, the flowers look very 3D encircled in a ribbon covered circle- so elegant!!!!
Pam - so pleased you had a great day with your daughter and nephew and grandchildren at the cinema and your carvery . Yes I remember the CLAMPETTS, programmes of my childhood.
Peter had been moved from Majors to the AAU and is waiting for a bed on a ward!!
When I left him last night he was on his third bad of fluids, but this has given him the runs!!!! Unfortunately he was not able to control his bowels and the nurses had not given him his nurse call buzzer. He was fed up as some of the staff where as he put it "Quite Shirty" as e had messed. When he told me this I had words with the ward sister - not good enough. He is on IV antibiotics and fragmin injections. So will ring in an hour or so when shift changes done. Pam,
June , Nanna Tina, Elaine and all you lovely ladies on the blog I send you all our love and crafty hugs to all.
Tina T xxxx
Love the idea of framing the sentiment with the ribbon circle and love the freshness of blue and white.
Jennie
Another first from you, Sue, such a pretty ribbon frame. Lovely card.
Tina T - so sorry for Peter's continuing problems, what an awful couple of days. Can only hope things will improve soon.
Sending hugs to all, esp Nanna Tina.
'P' in Wales
Fantastic card Sue. I love the way you have used the ribbon on the frame, I really must try this
Lovely card Sue.
An unusual way of using ribbon Sue, but very effective.
Stunning card, so beautiful. Would look great in different colours for a Christmas card.
Michele
Morning Sue. Stunning card with the blue ribbon frame. Not sure I could wind the ribbon around as perfectly as you !!
Xx
Morning Sue
Beautiful card. The ribbon looks amazing - what a clever idea - a new one on me x
Quietish family day today - 6 years since we lost Steve x
Love to everyone x
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x
Gorgeous!
Love the ribbon around the frame and the flowers within,
looks so feminine and elegant!
Lovely card and clever way to use ribbon. It's so neat - wonder if it took several attempts! Love the daisies.
Jan
Northampton
Now thats different Sue what a lovely touch to add ribbon around the frame, havent done that for years. Gorgeous card today love those little flowers, thanks for sharing, have a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Such a beautiful card Sue, and with all that gorgeous ribbon it is definitely one that should be framed and on permanent display. Thank you. Xx
Morning Sue like everyone on the blog today I love the way you have used the ribbon. What a clever idea. Thank you for sharing Gloria(Sidcup) xx
Hi Sue
A beautiful card, I love the ribbon wrapped around the frame.
B xx
Good Morning Sue and all , a WOW card this morning. Such a different card and I love the effect you have created with ribbon. Its just a beautiful card.
Well wishes and hugs... Wendy
Hi Sue, what a very clever idea to use the ribbon, it is so effective. Thank you for all your brilliant ideas. Best wishes
YvonneMayxx
Morning Sue,
Wow a stunning card, and love the ribbon around the frame.
I haven't used my circle frames much but am excited to try this technique.
here we are almost the end of 2016. where has the time gone. I thought I would have loads of time to do more craft stuff when I retired in April, but have never been so busy lol.
have a lovely day
Maggie
A lovely card Sue i love the efect of the ribbon on the frame.
Hugs Catherine.
A really unusual centre piece but oh so effective. Its lovely. Best wish to all luv jxxx
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous. I love the design. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
Good Morning Sue
love the Butterfly e/folder so pretty!
Lovely card, like the way you have used the ribbon too!
Love Marg
Stunning card sue love it the ribbon is so clever love it
Thank you love June horrocks xxxxx
Hi Sue
Love the card and the way you have used the ribbon, I think it may have given us all a few new ideas.
Take care
Chris xx
Beautiful card, love the ribbon and those daisies are indeed delightful
What a gorgeous card, Sue. Love the way you have used the ribbon.
Anne (Northampton)
So gorgeous, Lovely way of using ribbon, xxx
Hi Sue,
Fabulous card - love the ribbon frame and the colours and glitter are perfect for these cold frosty days we're having at the moment.
Izzy
Hello Sue, what an incredible card, love the ribbon wrapped frame. Have a great day. Bx
Stunning card Sue xx hazel
Simply stunning, will have to get the daisy die
Hi Sue. Lovely card. I haven't seen a hoop covered in ribbon on a card before. Very unusual. SueL x
Morning Sue,
An unusual card today, the ribbon does make it stand out a very clever idea.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X
What a lovely card, like the idea of the ribbon circle, another idea for a card!!
Doreen x
Hi Sue
Different take for you today, sounds like it is a hit with your followers. Frames are so useful in creating focal points. Very grey day here in the Vale so a craft room day.
Heather R Oxfordshire
Good Morning, Sue
It is a great idea to use the ribbon to bind the frame and you have given me some ideas to reduce my stash of ribbon!
I love the card especially that pretty daisy die.
Thank you, Pam, for thinking of me. It is very foggy and frosty here too, so will not venture out in the new car until the temperature rises today! I am also thinking of Yvonne, Princess P who I met at AP in the Autumn.
Best wishes to everyone,
Lesley S x
Morning Sue such a pretty card, love how you have wrapped the frame in ribbon, it really adds another dimension to the card.
Wendyx
This is a stunning card, love the ribbon circle.
Morning Sue, what a fantastic card. I love the way you have wrapped the ribbon around the circle. The effect is stunning. It is nice to see ribbon getting an outing again.
Love Rosemarie X X
Wow I love the ribbon wrapped circle, beautiful card. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Hugs, Ivy x
Good Morning Sweet Sue, that is such a beautiful card today I love the ribbon wreath its really makes a stunning card. hugs Shirleyxxx
Hi Sue,
A very pretty card. Love how you have wrapped the ribbon to make the frame. Love Alison xxx
Oh my i really need to try this ,lovely idea ,so different and so beautiful Sue.
Pam, i remember the Clampetts well great programme, so pleased you are enjoying your family .
Dragonsnap, Eeee dont go losing your precious dies , far to expensive . i had a go at clearing my stash yesterday i promised myself i would throw out a lot of bits of paper ,but ,,,,,,,,,,,
Tina T , I hope Peter can settles down with a bed soon , Good for you having a word ,not Peters fault he wasn't given a buzzer.I hope you managed to get some rest ?
Princess Pixie , sending you big gentle hugs. xxx
Tracy Stitt, Thank you for the information, it makes me feel so much better when i know whats wrong, thankfully nothing too serious, and Andrew has felt fine all last week.
Crewe Trish, glad you had fun playing with your dies, that was a good plan . xxx
Darren my youngest son and his partner got home from the Philippines early this morning { they spent a month there for Christmas }, so they will be having dinner with us today , i really must get a shuffle on as it is yet another Christmas dinner to prepare { Darren's words were " Mum you know you love me don't you , well i really missed my Christmas dinner ". } Eeee the things we do for love Eh .
Sending special hugs to Nanna Tina, Laine, and all on the blog.
Elaine H X
Lovely card. The ribbon frame is gorgeous.
Good morning Sue,
Absolutely stunning card & I would never have thought of wrapping ribbon round like that. Yvonne xx
Hi Sue, wonderful card, love the wrapped ribbon, used to do this on a straight piece, never thought to do a circle.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
Hi Sue, so pretty love it . love Jean Z xxx
Hi Sue
What a stunning card, love your ribbon circle, would never have thought of doing that, you are so clever. x
Hi Sue
Beautiful card, I got your noble circles before Christmas so I can have a go at making some frames, and I love the daisies.
Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone
Pat
Hi Sue, gorgeous card. What a brilliant idea wrapping the ribbon round the frame, very effective.
Barbara V
Hi Sue, a very pretty card. I love the flowers coming out of the frame. A neat idea the ribbon wrapped frame.
Good morning Sue,
another great idea wrapping the satin ribbon around the circle.
How did you get all these ideas???
The colours are beautiful as well.
Rolf xxx
Good 'orning Sue and all your crafty crew
Oh Sue what a wonderful and different way to use ribbon I adore it
I also love the font used in your sentiment. Can I ask what stamp set it comes from ?
Pam you sound like a good time was had by all and long may it continue
Christmas is for children . They bring out the best in us all .
Nanna T thinking of you
Tina T you stay strong and try to be positive for your Peter I hope he is receiving better care now.
Nattyboots (Helen) enjoy having your youngest son home and enjoy another Christmas dinner. Lol
You are right the things we do for love will never be forgotten xx
Have a good day everyone
Hugs to all that may need one
Theresa G xx
Hi Sue
Beautiful card,really lovely what you have done with the ribbon,
Best wishes everyone
Karen M
Morning Sue, lovely card what a brilliant idea wrapping ribbon round the circle,
Thank you for sharing, take care everyone, Jess xxx
Lovely card and a very unusual idea Sue.
Absolutely gorgeous Sue, one of my favourite colour schemes. I LOVE it!
VC x
Hi Sue,
wowser of a card, I LOVE it.
Hugs, Rose
Hi Sue, unbelievably beautiful. This has to be in my top 10 of the year.
Love Val in Spain xxx
Hello Sue, thank you for such a pretty card - just love the ribbon on the frame.
Hi Sue
Gorgeous card love the ribbon frame such a fabulous idea.
Jan x
Such a pretty card Sue, I love it! :)
Hugs to all in need today,
Paula x
(WelshPaula)
Good morning Sue
This is a gorgeous card and I especially like the way you've used the ribbon around the circle die
June x
A most beautiful and unusual idea, what an amazing card, definitely one to keep for an idea...thank yhou so much Sue....luv Ursula xx
To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Today's Card IS A First Class "WOW" I Just Love Every Concept Of This Very Beautiful Card
I Love "The Butterfly Dreams Embossing Folder", Just So Striking, I Love How You've Used "Iced Snow" Around The Edges
Just Fabulous, Then Using "The Outstanding Double Pierced Noble Circle" (Which I Purchased Prior To Christmas)
I Just Love How You've Weaved Your Striking "Bluebird Satin Ribbon" Added A Bow And White Sparkler,
Exceptional "Delightful Daises" And Coated Them In Yet Another Tremendous Product "The Diamond Sprinkles"
Adding A Delightful Sentiment "Thinking Of You"
Sue Today's Card Is Extremely Exquisite, Elegant, And So Very Very Beautiful..
Thank You So Very Very Much For Sharing Thank You For The Daily Inspiration I Appreciate All That You Do
All The Hard Work..
Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather
Love And Huge Hugs 🤗 To Yourself Sue
Love From Sam xxx
Hugs To "All" Wilsonettes......
What a clever idea to wrap the frame with ribbon Would never have thought to do that in a million years
So lovely and so effective.
Just simply beautiful
Vie
x
That is so pretty! xxxx
Interesting idea :)
Gorgeous card Sue! Love how you wrapped the frame. Theresa x
Hi Sue, what a very eye-catching card - such a good idea to wrap the ribbon around the frame to make it really stand out.
Lisbeth
Sue this card is so stunning ,love the use of ribbon,Laura O
Hi Sue
This is a clean and simple card, suitable for any occassion
Margaret xx
Hi Sue I love today's card the flower due is so pretty
Tina I do hope Peter us getting better care in hospital now you've both had such an awful time my heart goes out to you
Pamela so glad to hear you're having such a lovely time with your family you deserve it
Sending hugs to all on the blog
Hi Sue I love today's card the flower due is so pretty
Tina I do hope Peter us getting better care in hospital now you've both had such an awful time my heart goes out to you
Pamela so glad to hear you're having such a lovely time with your family you deserve it
Sending hugs to all on the blog
Hi Sue,
What an unusual way of using ribbon. It makes a stunning feature.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L
A wonderful idea using the ribbon wrap.
The blues match so perfecly together. A very crisp and cheery card.
Hello Sue & everyone
Wow a gorgeous card I love your brilliant idea with the ribbon round the frame
I would never have thought of doing that Thank you Sue.
Love &Hug's Lynda Brock xx
I must apologise Sue for not commenting for a few days I went down with the Coughing flu type bug that's going round it started Christmas EveEve. We spent Christmas with my daughter & family & went out to Pub/restaurant for our dinner the food was delicious but my coughing wasn't. It has drained me I was also worried about my Stent operation as my chest felt like it was caving in. Have now got antibiotics.
Pam so pleased you enjoyed your family time & yes I also remember the Clampetts the good old day's.
June good luck with the MOT I have everything crossed 🤗Xx
Tina good for you complaining to the ward sister it's bad enough for Peter having the runs without the nurse moaning it must have been embarrassing for him too I hope he gets better treated now stay strong Sending you both Big Hug's 🤗🤗x
Princess P sad day for you but think of all your Happy memories stay strong 🤗🤗🤗& love xxx
Laine sending you some big (((((((🤗))))))
Tina hope Andrew is doing ok sending you both sone Hug's🤗🤗xx
Nattyboots Helen enjoy your Christmas dinner with your son xx
Sendig HUG'S for everyone who is suffering or under the weather or would just like some plenty to go around
Love Lynda xx
Pretty card, I love the way you have used the ribbon to wrap
the frame.
Rosemary xx
Hi Sue
What a great idea to wrap a circle diecut with satin ribbon. Certainly looks great on this card.
A very interesting treatment. The blue is beautiful and the daisies are so sweet. And of course it has the bling. Very creative, Sue
Your wrapped Double Pierced Noble Circle frame was a surprise today. Lovely look that took my mind back to my days as a florist, a job I enjoyed doing. Wishing you an amazing weekend.
Hi Sue. Very pretty card - love it :-) Hugs to all xxx
Hello Sue.
Beautiful Card. I love the clean simplicity and colour of this Card. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Hello Sue
What a lovely idea. I have to make a new baby card I am going to try the ribbon idea, thank you for your amazing creations. Elaine enjoy your extra Christmas meal with your son, mothers never stop do we but we wouldn't have it any other way. Pam you seem to be having a whale of a time. Tina T what an awful time you and Peter are having I hope things are improving.
Hi Sue, an unusual style for you today. The delicate daisies are precisely that and I love the way you have glittered them but I am afraid this jury is still out on the overall picture.
PP - thinking of you and the boys today.
Frances
LOVE the ribbon wrapped frame, embossed butterflies and the darling little flowers are delightful! A very sweet card that would be great for a sweet 16 Birthday or many other reasons!! TFS! Happy New Year!
That ribbon frame is amazing! Love the daisies!
Hi sue.
Georgeous never thought of doing that with ribbon it's very eye catching will def use that idea. I guess that's why ur the queen of craft!!!!
U come up with some wonderful techniques.
Love to all and hugs too xx
Gorgeous! Love the embossing folder and the daisies! Pretty details on this card with the blue ribbon also!
What a lovely idea, to wrap the circle with ribbon! And so neatly, too.... I suspect it would take me an age to do that! DS tape on the back might help..... :)
Happy New Year, everyone!! Jo xx
Adorable use of that ribbon, and love the embossed background and the sparkling centerpiece! Another fabulous creation!
Such a "fresh" card Sue, love it!!!!
Oooo sue what a beautiful card, I love the colour and the flowers, this is a everyday card all you have to do is change the colour, wow,
Anyway I'm playing catch up due to my illness, hope you don't mind I'm going back to comment on your other cards I always see them but can't comment until my son writes for me, I hope you had a lovely Christmas, big crafty hugs Julie laz xxxx
Hi, Sue,
What a delightful card today! I love the way the flowers are peeking through the aperture.
Just got back from the vet, hence my post being late. Nothing to worry about thankfully, just the last monthly kitten check as he's 6 months old on Sunday. He didn't think too much of having his claws cut. I usee to do it but decided he needed them a bit sharper for protection now that he goes outside so much. Hopefully my hands will have a chance to heal up before the claws turn into little daggers again...he does love attacking me! He was on the greenhouse roof at 2am trying to get onto the bungalow roof in the dark, little menace lol.
Enjoy what's left of today, people.
Happy crafting...
Bejay xx
Beautiful card Sue and love the ribbon technique. Thank you for sharing. Seem to have this coughing bug. Very foggy today so stayed in the warm. Milk will have to wait until I feel like going out. Not keen on tea without milk though.
Hi everyone, I would just like to say only today I found out I got first place for the blog Candy, I was in hospital at the time and didn't know I had won, so that's why you didn't see me saying thank you to sue or anything, crafty hugs Julie laz xxx
Hi Sue
Lovely card really like the ribbon wreath idea.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
this is a very beautiful card Sue
gr karin
Striking and beautiful again. Lovely idea with the ribbon - something a bit different...
This is beautiful Sue, love the ribbon frame.xx
Good Evening Sue.
Thank you so much this is a very pretty card.
I wish you and your Family and all Wilsonettes a very happy and healthy new year.
take care and have fun Kitty.
Hi Sue
Beautiful card. I love the ribbon wrapped frame. Genius! The flowers look so cute popping over the frame. Thanks for sharing.
My heart goes out to all the ladies and their families who are going through tough times at the moment. Be strong.
Hugs all round.
Hello Sue,
I've been putting this post off as I'm very much in the minority as I'm not too keen on the ribbon wrapped frame! There I've said it! It doesn't mean you have stopped being my favourite card designer just now and again we see something we are not so fond of! I like the rest of the card but the bandaged frame spoils it for me! Very very sorry! I'm an honest Wilsonette!!! Lol!
Pam - I think the Clampetts must have been wayyyyy before my time! Who am I trying to kid! Glad you are having a good time with the family!
Lots of love to everyone - especially those having a tough day! PP and your boys - thinking of you!
The two Tina's - ever in my thoughts and prayer.
Tracy - you are amazing - encouraging and thinking of others when you are suffering too!
To my sparring partner and dear friend Maureen - so glad you are feeling better! Hope your New Year Resolution - or one of them - will be to be kind to Myra !! Lol! Xx
Love to all , especially Sue who puts up with our daily thoughts and occasional rants!
Myra xx
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Pretty card sue x the ribbon frame is really different x
Yvonne sending my thoughts and a big hug for you and the boys x
Elaine hope you had a lovely christmas dinner x again !
Take care everyone x
Theresa w xxx
I am so sorry i have not commented for ages, i have come down with such a nasty infection.
Sue this card is amazing and absolutely stunning, i love what you have done
with the ribbon and the beautiful flowers.
I absolutely adore this card.
I would have never thought of making that ribbon treatment. Very creative & unique. I can not believe that tomorrow is the last day of 2016. Where does it go?
Happy New Year Everyone,
Stephanie K
SC/USA
wow! this is stunning card!
Wish you happy, healthy and creative New Year ! ♥
Hi Sue. WOW WOW WOW What an amazing card. Would never have thought to put the ribbon around the frame it gives the card such a different effect. I just wish that i had half of your imagination. The flowers look beautiful. Will be have a try at making this little beauty.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
Such a pretty card. Like many others it would not have occurred to me to wrap the ribbon around the frames. Another clever idea to keep up our crafty sleeves.
Take care everyone.
Hi Sue
What a lovely way to use the ribbon another clever idea of yours! Beautiful card!
Hugs x
Heather T
Hi Sue
Beautiful card & loving the ribbon wrapped circle which looks so pretty.
Love the soft blue & white colours which look amazing.
Crafty Hugs
Haze T (Norwich)
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