Hello all! A playful card using a Gemini die for today I started with a square of
coconut white card and used one side of the
Cepheus Tri- Gemini die without the cutting edge in each of the corners. I backed the inside area with white card, leaving the outer edge open. I added mounting foam to the back to raise it and added it over a piece of
wisteria card. Next I cut the other side of the
Cepheus die using both cutting edges. I backed them in
wisteria card and added mounting foam to the back. I placed them across each of the corners so they slightly overlapped on the ends. I stamped my sentiment in black on white card. I used the inside decorative oval from the
Charlotte die to create a frame for it out of wisteria card. I seated across the centre. I cut a larger square of white card and embossed it with the
Bed Of Roses embossing folder and attached the topper to it. The card was completed with white and wisteria mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 7" x 7" in size.
I have had a number of emails about the Pinterest Pin it button not working on the bottom of the
posts. There seems to have been some changes they have made and now you just need to hover your mouse over any of the pictures on the blog and a "Save button" comes up that you can click to put the pictures on to any of your Pinterest boards. This seems to be working fine, but please email me if you are still having any issue with it. All for now, Sue x
144 comments:
Such a lovely card, it's beautiful.
Tina, hope you saw my post yesterday pm. You are in my thoughts and prayers, I hope you have family and friends around you, wrapping you in a caring hug, Peter is at peace now.
Yvonne, hope mum and dad are doing well. Take care of yourself too.
Elaine, as always hugs for you, Andrew and Helen, hope he is well enough for his treatment.
Ladies, don't think I have ever been called head honcho or sheriff, a few other things maybe, made me laugh.
Norah, you found me, I'm happy to say.
Hugs to all especially missing friends.
Love this one Sue.
Morning Sue.
Thank you a lovely card.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Morning Sue, a gorgeous card love it.
Nancyd xx
Nice card ,
Morning Sue. This is a gorgeous card. The colours are beautiful and loving the way you have used the dies.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
Hi Sue and everyone
An unusual card today. Nice soft colours.
Love Helen xxx
Hi Sue, lovely card today and quite unusual. Clever use of the dies as usual.
Barbara V
Hi Sue, the layout of this card is different and fabulous, lovely colours. Have a great day. Bx
Always look forward to seeing a new card every morning Sue, very pretty!
Fabulous card and I have the dies so will give it a go.
My prize from the comments arrived yesterday afternoon. It looks gorgeous and I can't wait to use all the stamps. Thank you so much for being so generous Sue.
Tina T you are in our thoughts and prayers. Big hugs.
Big, crafty hugs to all those who are suffering or just need a hug.
Happy crafting.
D xx
Hi Sue
Another stunning card love the colours and the dies thank you tracyw x
Morning dear Sue.
What a beautiful card. It's just so clever the way you design your collections allowing us to use multiple dies to create just one project and that's what I need to work on this year, I need to 'learn' about the tools I have and NOT just use them ! Thanks Sue for opening up my mind to thinking and looking at your collections in a different way. I've read just how gorgeous and different this month's new collection of dies are so I can't wait to see them.
Sending love, thanks, and a big hug to start the day off xxx
Good morning Sue.
A very pretty card and a very effective way to use the Cepheus die!
Many thanks for the Pinterest update;I thought it was just my tablet being difficult! I've tried the hover method and it worked well.x
Lovely card Sue, very delicate and the colours enhance this! Great!
Maggie B xx
How do you think of these ideas sue this card is amazing xx
Good morning Sue. Lovely card with another nudge for us to look at our dies and think how we can use them in a different way. I don't know where I've been but I had no idea we are expecting a new collection this month!
Tina T, i'm so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts.
I echo Sheriff Pam's comments for everyone. We have a Princess on the blog so why not a Sheriff to keep us all in order? Hugs to all. Sue xxx
Love the frame around the sentiment!
Morning Sue lovely card although it did take me a while to work out what you had done. It's obviously too early for my brain.
Gentle hugs for Tina I hope you aren't on your own dealing with everything. Been there myself and family friends and forums like this kept me going.
Have the best day you can ladies
Donna
Good morning Sue and crafters all,
This is a beautiful card, I have not got these dies so will have to go on my wish list.
Thank you Sue, once again thank you for the email last night it was very much appreciated.
Pam - yes I read your second post yesterday - thank you . All hugs greatly appreciated.
Peter died holding my hand. After 37 years of marriage whenever we were out always held hands.
To all of you lovely people on this blog I thank you alll, including the lovely Sue Wilson for your kind words, love,thoughts,prayers and hugs .
From our son Owen and myself we send all of you our love and crafty hugs.
Tina T xxxx
Lovely card Sue, love all the detail x
Good morning sue what a beautiful card and the design is wonderful I love the colours you have used
Have a lovely day
Debs Cards xx
Hi Sue
Gorgeous card. I love the colour. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
Absolutely gorgeous Sue.
Annette x
Gorgeous card Sue xxhazel
Morning Sue,
Beautiful card today, very soft pretty colours and a lovely way to use the Cepheus die. I must give it a try over the weekend.
So sorry to hear your sad news Tina T. and hope that you have family to comfort you, sending a special hug xxx
Dawn Searle xx
GM Sue. Great card. The bed of roses EF is a fave!
Good morning Sue,
Lovely card,l like the soft colours today,
I used your card extension trick yesterday worked quite well,thank you for the idea,it got me out of a fix!!!
Best wishes everyone
Karen M
Good morning Sue,
Absolutely stunning card & the way you use your dies is mind blowing. Yvonne xx
Morning Sue, Truly beautiful !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Lovely card, so pretty & delicate.
Michele
Hi Sue
Another clever way of using the dies.Beautiful card.
Jan x
Good Morning Sue and all. Beautiful card this morning, I love the style and the different ways you have used the dies to create this card. hugs and well wishes all round and special thoughts to Tina... Wendy
Good morning Sue,
Once again another super card, love today's design.
Have a good day
Patricia x
A really lovely card this morning Sue! Debra x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a fantastic card today, your ideas are always stunning and this is no exception, I have those dies so will add this to my list.
Tina and Owen, sending special hugs to you and your family and how thoughtful of Sue to contact you, such a special person.
Pam aka the Sheriff, yes you are so wear your badge with pride my friend, you and Sue keep us all together as one happy family of friends on the blog, thank you.
Had a wonderful time at our craft group yesterday, first day back this year, so much to catch up on so lots of laughter and they made some really nice book/page shaped cards, they really are a talented bunch, I am so proud to be part of them.
Looking forward to seeing the new dies Sue, will have to check through the internet to see where I can see them, I have heard a lot of good things about them so getting excited.
Stay safe, healthy and happt, hugs, June Smith xxx
Lovely card, Sue, and clever use of the Cepheus die.
PAS again!
Extra special thoughts for Tina and Owen, and hugs all round.
'P' in Wales
Morning Sue, a lovely card this morning, I love how you have used the dies., very pretty.
Love Rosemarie X X
Great use of the Gemini die. Thanks for tip about saving to Pinterest - so much easier! BarbaraC
I love the different uses you find for your dies, Sue, and this card is no exception in any way!!
Extra hugs to Tina and Owen,
Doreen x
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love it. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
Hello Sue and all
such a pretty card, wisteria is perfect for this delicate design
hugs
Muriel x
Great little card Sue, made me smile. Thank you, have a good day. Xx
A beautiful card Sue,
I love my Bed of Roses embossing folder, it is the most used of my folders.
Chris xx
Ingenious use of the Gemini die.
Jan
Northampton
Hi Sue,
Absolutely beautiful and stunning.
Tina, so sorry to hear about Peter, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love to all Alison xxx
Fabulous card Sue. Lovely delicate colours.
Hi Sue
What a lovely simple card today and an interesting use of the Gemini dies. Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
Tina you and Owen are in my thoughts and prayers, sending hugs xxx
Hi Sue
Yet another perfect card. I do have some of your smaller gemini dies which are so useful. Must get back to card making, my crafting time of late has been just clearing and reorganising my little craft room, storage of card now sorted with the purchase of a ten drawer filing cabinet could do with another one but space is a restriction as the room has to double up as a bedroom at times.
Heather R Oxfordshire
Good morning Sue
Gorgeous card design and I really like the backing of wisteria card
June x
That's a really pretty card.
Such a pretty card. I love the bed of roses embossing folder, I use it loads
Luv
Karen xx
Lovely card, great designs. Yet another method to make us think out of the box when using certain dies. Thank you.
Teresa
Hi Sue
A beautiful card, I love the colours.
B xx
Good Morning Sue
So looking forward to more new Dies to wish for!
Lovely card today!
Tina so sorry to hear your sad news,thoughts are with you!
Love Marg
Morning Sue i love the card today verry pretty thanks for sharing.
Hugs Catherine.
Good morning Sue such a delicate looking card so pretty love from Jackie xx
Gorgeous card Sue, very pretty
Marion S x
A truly stunning card today sue love the way you have used the dies the soft colours make it so special thank you sue xxxxx
Love June xxxxxxxxx
Beautiful card.
Hi Sue - what a clever use of your dies again and I love white on white and the hint of wisteria is very subtle. Thank you for explaining about the Pinterest button - I thought I hadn't yet got to grips with my new computer but you have now solved the problem! Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx
Hello Sue
A very pretty and unusual card this morning and a clever use of your Gemini dies.
The Bed of Roses Embissing folder us one of my favourites.
Lesley S x
Morning Sue, lovely card, interesting use of the Gemini dies, thank you for sharing.
Take care everyone, Jess xxx
How on earth do you come up with all these ideas, Sue? Another lovely card.
Anne (Northampton)
Hi Sue,
I love the delicacy of your card. What a great use of the die. It is now on my wish list.
To Tina, my deepest sympathy.
Véronique L
Morning Sue,
Gorgeous card, love the use of the dies, must look at mine more closely and play around with the cuts.
Lydia
x
Beautiful! xxx
Such a perfect card
Hi Sue,
How inventive you are!...my sister bought me the Cepheus die set for my birthday last November and I've already used it to make some cards so more inspiration is very welcome, thank you...
Tina - just read your sad news, please accept my condolences at this difficult time.
Izzy
Such a delicate card. Very pretty. Ivy c x
Hi Sue. Love the soft colours of this one. SueLx
Good Morning Sweet Sue, what a pretty card and such a fabulous use of that Cepheus die you really are such a clever designer with these diecuts. hugs Shirleyxxxx
Good morning Sue,
an excellent and elegant card today...
Rolf xxx
Hi Sue today's card is lovely I don't have any of these dies I'm afraid more to go on my wishlist Thanks for explaining about the pinterest button I wondered why it didn't work but thought I was doing something wrong!
Tina & Owen you are in my thoughts sending you special hugs
Best wishes to all
Hi Sue today's card is lovely I don't have any of these dies I'm afraid more to go on my wishlist Thanks for explaining about the pinterest button I wondered why it didn't work but thought I was doing something wrong!
Tina & Owen you are in my thoughts sending you special hugs
Best wishes to all
Hi Sue, I just love white card and this is no exception. Really pretty.
Love Val in Spain xxx
Hi Sue
Beautiful card and yeah was able to pin it so thank you for explaining that, now I need to go back and pin the ones I missed when the button didn't work
Tina keeping you and Nanna Tina in my thoughts
Love and best wishes to everyone
Pat
Hi Sue,
Another pretty card. The colours are so delicate.
Regards,
Evis M.
A really delicate beautiful card, the wisteria card is just perfect for it.
Hello Sue,
A beautiful card today with unusual use of your dies. Thank you.
Tina and Owen, love and prayers.
Pam, I've been called many things myself ha ha.
love to all
Maureen xx
To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue
First Of All Thank You For The Update On "The Pinterest Button" Which Is Now Perfect
It Appears In The Top Left Hand Corner Of Your Photographs, I Was Going Into Bloglovin
Saving It There, Then Pressing On The Pinterest Button In Bloglovin And Saving Through That Way....
Now To Today's Extremely Exquisite, Elegant Card, I Just Love "The Bed Of Roses Embossing Folder"
Which You've Used In Your Background So Very Detailed And Striking (I Love This Embossing Folder)
I Love The Very Beautiful Colour Combination You've Chosen For Today's Card So Very Fresh And Clean Using
"The Coconut White/Wisteria Foundation Card"
Then Using Such An Array Of Stupendous Cutting Dies, "The Cepheus Tri-Gemini Die"
"The Charlotte Die".
One Has Not Come Across Your "New Collection Of Stupendous Dies For January 2017" So I'm Truly
Looking Forward To Seeing Them.
I've Just Watched A Small Video Where "The Creative Expression Team" Julia, John, Phill, & Lisa, Takeover
Hochanda (Once Again) Its Extremely Funny Its On "Hochanda Facebook Page" I'm Really Looking Forward
To This Weekend With All The Team On Hochanda All There Fantastic Tips And Technique's I Really Wish
You Were There Too Sue.
Sue Thank You For "Today's Masterpiece" Your A Star In So Very Many Ways, Thank You For The Daily Inspiration
Which I Truly Appreciate So Very Much.
Sue Take Great Care
Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather
Sue Love And Huge Hugs 🤗 To Yourself
Love From Sam xxx
I had this die as a Christmas gift but though I have looked at it a few times, I haven't used it yet. So now I have a pretty idea. Thank you, its often just knowing where to start with some of the more unusual dies.
Happy Day
Hugs
Helen xx
Another superb card Sue, using dies differently. I am now going to look at my older dies
with a more creative eye.
VC xx
Hi Sue and everyone.
Very pretty card. Lovely to see your dies working so well together.
Would love to have a colour coordinated list. You and some of the ladies
are wonderful in making the cards work but I'm a real disaster so most
of my cards end up in the bitbox so any help would be appreciated.
Thought I did something wrong trying to pin your, John's and Julias work
lately but today it works fine.
Sending warm hugs to you all and special ones to Nannatina,Tina T,Yvonne
Laine,Deb C,Wheelybad,Lorraine,Julie Laz, Elaine and to anyone else who
need some. Take care if going out
Maria x
Hi Sue
Beautiful card clever use of the dies.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. So intricate, delicate and pretty. Lovely colours and I love it.
Very elegant card, and a useful tip to use dies in different ways. Thanks Sue : )
A lovely card lovely soft subtle colours Sue.
Tina T , i send all my love and hugs to you and Owen , so nice of Sue to contact you take care xxx
Pam, hope you are well wrapped up and warm going to work we don't want your chest poorly again xxx
June ,Pleased you enjoyed your craft group.
Norah, Helen is taking it one day at a time , thank you for your kind thoughts for us all.
Andrews is struggling since his treatment this time, however was told yesterday his blood test was good and his blood is thinning .
Sending special hugs to , NannaTina,Lyndas crafts,Wheely Bad,Tracy,Crewe Trish, Theresa, Stitching Granny, Pat L and all i have missed.
Take Care
Elaine H X
Love the gentle colours of this card.
Rosemary xx
Hi Sue, Such a pretty card. love Jean Z xxxx
Lovely card Sue.
I love the soft and gentle colours of this card, Sue.
My lovely gift arrived yesterday, thank you so much and very useful too!
Hi Sue,
just lovely, and every time I see it I think "bed of roses, rules ok".
Hugs, Rose
Hi sue and crafters.
A very pretty and delicate looking card this morning. Love it
Love to all x
Finally got to the comment box! Another super idea, Sue, always giving us something to work on. x
That's love between two soul mates there together through sickness and in health till death do us part. One day you'll be holding hands again, until then try to remember the good and happy times, laughter may take that little bit longer. In my thoughts x
Good morning Sue and the Wilsonettes,
This is a beautiful, unusual card this morning flower and so pretty in colours. I must admit to loving your gemini dies as they just change shape and look each time you use them, its their versatility that makes them worth every penny spent on them. I don't know what the weather is like down where you are flower but i'm seriously considering my tennis and badmington rackets tied to the feet, i don't need the ski poles as my sticks are extendable(being off such tall stature they are down at their shortest the now)lol. Please take care if you are going out as some drivers just don't give a hoot about road conditions or other peoples lifes.
Tina flower, sending you down some hugs just to let you know i'm thinking off you and your son. I hope that you have some good friends and neighbours around that can be a source of help and comfort. How lovely(oh that doesn't sound right but i hope you know what i mean flower) that your beloved Peter should go out the way he always did in life, holding your hand. I have always admired couples that go out and still hold hands as if no time at all has passed since they were courting, whinching or going out(that should fit all the ages on the blog i think). Try and accept any help that is offered flower which i know is hard as you just want to be doing something, anything that takes your mind off it not being real, but they wouldn't offer if they didn't want to and then you can be talking to all that flock to your door as that is just what happens. You just seem to have the house quiet again and the door goes or the phone rings and you go through tea and coffee galore. My hugs, thoughts and prayers are with you lovely lady.
Elaine, sorry that Andrew is struggling flower but hopefully forever one day back he will go two forward and soon he will be finished this horrible treatment. The only good thing about the treatment is hopefully it is saving your son's life and will after completion give him back his quality of life before he got the terrible news that changes all your lives, it makes you appreciate just what you have got i found. I was found to have it when my son was 6 weeks old and went through the ringer but that was 17 years ago and although i had quarterly, half yearly and then yearly check ups for the first 5 years, but i will never forget my mum's face as she had already lost her son and thought she was going to lose her daughter as well, so yes it affects the whole family. Sending you, Andrew and Helen hugs just to keep you going.
Well since we look like Alaska has come i am venturing out nowhere today except perhaps to get some coal for the fire so i will wish you all as good a day as possible and hugs to all that need, want or could do with them,
love and crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil Village)
Lovely wisteria card colour and this is a very pretty and intricate card. Many thanks.
Hi Sue, a very pretty card and what an ingenious way of using the dies. Love wisteria and white and, of course, the Bed of Roses embossing folder.
I should have gone out this afternoon but as it has been snowing more or less non-stop all morning I have had to cancel. I am sure the main roads will be cleared but we don't get gritted and the side roads can become quite treacherous so it is safer to stay indoors. As the snow is due to move further South later on I hope any Wilsonettes out and about will take extra care, especially if driving home from work in the dark.
Tina and Owen - so glad you have each other. Thinking of you both and sending more hugs.
Frances
Tina, God be with you and comfort you.
I am in love with this card. What a creative use of the Gemini dies! The wisteria card adds a subtle but beautiful addition of color. This card to fit any number of occasions nicely. Well done Sue.😉
Hi Sue,
Such a beautiful elegant card. Love it.
Love Brenda xxx
Hi Sue. I wouldn't have thought of using the dies in this way, the result is just so stunning. I wonder whether you can do similar things with the other dies?
Lisbeth
Dainty and lovely! A very serene looking card with such soft and delicate colors and die cuts! TFS!
Your cards are so beautiful and patterns are unique. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent
Hi Sue such a pretty card and what a great way to use the die, Love the colour combination also.
Wendyx
Wow! Love the way you have used the gemini dies Sue. So inspirational. Theresa x
Hi Sue ,very pretty card .Your Gemini die is so versatile.Thanks for sharing . Gloria (sidcup ) xx
Awesome card today.
Lovely Card!!!
What a wonderful way to use this die.
Hello Sue,
Another lovely card with an interesting twist on the use of the striplets! I love the bed of roses EF it gives such a deep emboss!
Tina and Owen - love and hugs to you both . Thank you for today's post - it was lovely to read! How kind of Sue - but rather typical of this kind lady!
Sue - I tried explaining about the Pinning earlier this week but I don't think I was any help at all! It is Pinterest I think who have changed things . Not all their changes are for the better!
A Sheriff , a Princess - Please Maureen, don't tempt me!! Ha ha
Save journey Emma!
PP - hope Mum is making good progress! Your Dad will appreciate your company and care! Don't overdo things!
Love to all you lovely ladies on the blog!
Myra xxx
Beautiful die Sue!
Love how you used the dies Sue, really unusual. The colours are fab, makes me long for Springtime instead of the hailstone we're currently having here in N. Wales.
Annie P
xx
Very nice :)
Another one not my favourite but again can see how I could use it for others - so just fab for inspiration ...
Hi Sue
Pretty card & always good to see how to use dies in different ways.
Love the wisteria colour, nice & soft & great overall design.
Crafty Hugs
Haze T (Norwich)
Oooh beautiful
I love the Gemini dies & this is one fab card
Sue i love how you have used the gorgeous gemini die, this is beautiful
and gives a different but beautiful look.
the pin button seems to be working now.
You've always had what others have had !!
Hi Sue, lovely card this morning. Thanks for looking into the pin button issue, I now get the save button when hovering over the picture so I can save your beautiful cards.
Lori from Canada
Hi Sue
Lovely card today. Like how you've used the Gemini Die on the corners. Might use this technique with the cluster Die I have.
A very clever use of Gemini dies Love it
Hi Sue
Beautiful card Sue these dies are gorgeous and your inspiration when using them continues to amaze me
But as you know I am inspired by them too
Tina T my thoughts and prayers are with you And Owen may you give give each other comfort .
Elaine give Andrew a big hug for us all they are never to old for a hug And I send you one (((. )))
Yvonne hope your parents are feeling better
Pam The Sheriff ? Is that county court sheriff or cowboy joe sheriff ? Lol
Made me laugh
Hugs to all and stay safe and warm in this very cold snap if you have to go out please be careful m
Me I am going to catch up with a little crafting
Take care
Theresa G xx
Such a pretty card Sue! I love your wisteria and white. All of the details, piercing. Layering, embossing and die cuts come together beautifully! Have a fabulous day.
Beautiful Sue, so stunning.xx
Hu Sue and lovely ladies
beautiful muted colour pallet today and the corners look like wisteria and white sunflowers peeping out.
Special hugs to all my crafty friends and those who need them.
Love and blessings to all
Deb C xx
Oh so elegant!
love Mags B x
Gorgeous an unusual shape around the centre. Very different.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
XX
Such an unusual card today. Love the way you have been so creative with these dies..
Such an unusual card today. Love the way you have been so creative with these dies..
Beautiful card Sue. Thank you for sharing this and all your inspiration.
Tina and Owen. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Norah. So good to see you.
This is a really unusual way with the Gemini, opens up all sorts of options. Great.
Best wishes and heartfelt thoughts to Tina t. Luv jxxx
Beautiful card Sue. Unusual way of layering the Gemini die.
Sending thoughts and best wishes to Tina and Owen at this difficult time. Xx
Very pretty and lovely colour choice
Vie
x
A most unusual card, nonetheless very pretty... have that die so will give it a try...thanks Sue....luv Ursula xxx
Such a playful card Sue, love it!!!
Beautiful. I love all your masterpieces. The wisteria isn't showing up as such...sort of gray but the card is beautiful none the less.
Have a great day everyone,
Stephanie K
SC/USA
Hi Sue,
Love this card, you have to look twice at the Wisteria colour card, that could be down to the image.
I love the Wisteria coloured card, very subtle.
Love
Dorothy of Baldock
Wow what a stunner xxxxxxxxxx
HI SUE
LIKE THE THOUGHTS OF MAKING OWN SHAPE DIES AS HAVE HUGE STASH NOW. WONDERFUL IDEAS AS ALWAYS.
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX
Hi sue, lovely card today, beautiful colour, big crafty hugs Julie laz xxx
Hi sue, what a beautiful card you have for us today,love the colours also x
The Wisteria is a beautiful colour.
Pretty card Sue.
Big hug
Julie E
Hello Sue.
So Pretty. I love the effect you have on this card and the very delicate colour. Thanks for sharing.
I am so pleased that Pinterest is working and it is a bonus that it is now available on every picture. I thought it was just me having problems.
Best wishes
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