A daily papercrafting blog which features my handmade cards showcasing Creative Expression's products including my own line of cutting dies and embossing folders, Cosmic Shimmer, Ranger and more which use various techniques and ideas to hopefully inspire the creativity in you.
Hi crafters! Cutting an aperture into a background makes for a very interesting card design. It is so easy to do and you can watch the video and follow along if you like!
The finished dimensions are 7 3/4" x 7 3/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
Lovely card Sue, beautiful. Love the sentiment too. Rosemary, wonderful news, the best you could have hoped for, I'm so happy for you. Yvonne, hapoy belated birthday greetings, you sound as if you have had a wonderful time, now rest up. Are your eyes healed now . Barbara, I am sorry to hear you gave been so poorly but good news that you are home and resting. I too had pneumonia and heart problems, please take care of yourself, get well soon. Elaine, my dear friend, you have had so much to deal with this past year, you don't have much time to yourself. I too think that you should take time out, you may wish to go back to it some day. An electronic machine would be perfect for you. We don't want to lose you off the blog. Poor Andrew what a disastrous trip he had, and his team losing would be the last straw. Myra, so glad your migraine has eased, nasty things. Daily hugs to all, our poorly and missing friends especially., wondering how Laine is.
Morning Sue. This is a beautiful card. Love all the different way you can use the dies. Lovely sentiment and another one for me to try. Thanks for a great video. Best Wishes. Denise T x
Hi Sue. What a beautiful sample this morning very classic very Sue. We always hope friends can do this but sometimes we learn that only a true genuine trustworthy friend is worth such a lovely statement like this and I've been tripped up by being too trustworthy but we learn by the life lessons thrown at US right ? I'm really looking forward to watching your tutorial when my two go for walkies in the next few minutes ☺ the colour match is gorgeous and I just know I will see some replicas of this in different colour schemes on a couple of fb groups and it always amazes me how a change of colour can change the whole look. Wishing you a day of love fun sunshine and happiness xxx
Good morning Sue. Fabulous card and video, everything makes more sense when I can watch you. Rosemary, the best news ever, so pleased for you. Barbara, very happy that you're home, look after yourself and make sure the only thing on your toes is nail varnish! Elaine, I was sorry to read your post about giving up crafting and I think Carmen summed up everything perfectly. What happened to summer? Had to have a hot water bottle last night! Hugs to all. Sue xxx
The black white and gold mirror card look beautiful, love the way your dies mix and match- the borders are fabulous.
Thanks again Pam for your summing up, so sorry to hear that you are thinking of giving up crafting Elaine, I hope things change for you and you have some time even if it is only short spurts. Welcome back Barbara too.
Great looking card Sue, I keep meaning to do a recess card but have not been brace enough yet. Will watch the video later as I have an early aquarobics class. Thank you, have a good day. Xx
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh I like this one, will watch the video later as I have got to go out early for a routine blood test this morning, can't wait to have my cup of tea afterwards.
Pam I reiterate all you have said. Elaine special hugs - so sorry that you are feeling that you have to give up crafting, but we all need to take some time out sometimes, I do hope that you will be able to come back to it once you feel up to it, you will be sadly missed so hope you are still able to pop onto the blog from time to time to tell us how you, Andrew and Helen are doing.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue Such a lovely card great use of the dies i love it .
Barbara , so sorry to read you have been so poorly, welcome home, just get plenty of rest and you will soon be your self again soon i am sure .
Well my friends how can i give up crafting after reading Carmen's message ,i will hang fire for a while and see if things get any easier . I think everything is getting on top of me at the moment perhaps ? Andrew told me his uncle { my Lovely brother } was having a problem with his chest on Sunday when they were walking ,i saw him yesterday and he assured me it was wind ,with having nothing to eat, i just wish he would get it checked out . We are going to see him later along with a visit to Mary who is doing very well. Andrew was out of sorts yesterday but this is usual days 4-5 are always rough for him after treatment . I have waffled long enough with my problems so will echo all of Pam's lovely comments again today and wish you all well. Big hugs Elaine H X
Oh Elaine, so glad to read you are going to 'hang fire' for now with your crafting, sometimes taking away the feeling of having to do it, makes it seem easier. Hugs to you all.
Love, love, love this! Makes me wish I had the Indonesian background. My Java just came, and I've had Sumatra since its release. Perhaps something else can be subbed in for the background. Anyway, I enjoyed the video's many surprises.
Rosemary, I'm overjoyed at your good news from the doctor. Way to go, you! And Crewe Trish, lovely of you to mention me with Carmen. And Carmen, so gracious of you.
Barbara, glad you're back among us. And Myra, thanks for the tip on how to see the craft blog rankings. Sue deserves her high standing in every way. While you're catching up on the blog, Myra, and you happen to run across how Sharon or her husband got hurt, will you fill me in? Somehow I missed that story.
Elaine, perhaps you could let it be known that you are wishing everyone who loves you will join forces for the next several occasions to give you a Gemini. Meanwhile, maybe you could find a young crafter who would be willing to turn the crank for you in exchange for payments In stash, or you could teach her how to make cards and let her use some of your SW dies. You might enjoy devoting a day to your favorite pursuits occasionally as an exercise in remembering who you are outside of looking after everyone.
Alternatively, sometimes doing nothing can be the best use of your time! Everyone wants to see you taking good care of yourself.
Thank you Pam and Carmen for summing up, and Stephanie Cotterill, you have the best sign-off line! Love, Donita
Good Morning Sue Love this card, so I must watch the Video carefully and take notes! So nice to see you back Barbara. good you're feeling better, hope the summer will lift the last of the chest infection for you before the winter starts! Elaine so glad you have decided to 'hang in there',crafting will be your salvation when times are hard I'm sure! Love Marg
Morning Sue A lovely card,the black & gold look great together, I don't have any of these die's (yet) so will try with something different & see what happens,!!!!! Hubby has consultant today,fingers & toes crossed for good news. Best wishes everyone Karen M
Hi Sue What a great card and video today, I've always admired your apature backgrounds and how effective they are so this has given me the push I need to try them. Thank you for sharing. My stamp set arrived yesterday, what a lovely collection, thank you, it's very much appreciated. Love Diane G xxx Pam echoing your comments today, you say it all so well, our number 1 star xxx Rosemary such good news, sending you a big hug xxx Barbara I hope you are on the road to recovery and Karen my fingers are crossed for hubby xxx Elaine I'm so glad you've had a change of heart. If you've got time to go through your stash to get rid of things you don't use and bits of card we all keep but never use then pack things away so you can leave them for a time until you are all in a better place. I think as a crafter you will regret giving everything away on a rash decision. Definately save up for a Gemini though as I think this will make you excited to craft again. I hope you still decide to comment from time to time, we will miss you but all understand. Sending love and hugs xxx
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, What a stunning eye catcher card today it is really gorgeous, definitely going to have a go at this one.going to make a cuppa and watch the video in a min.
Pam I reiterate all you have said sending love and healing hugs to all that need them and Elaine special hugs to you xx
Good Morning Sue and all. Beautiful card morning and I love the rich colours. Will watch the video later , thank you for sharing with us..... Crafty hugs... Wendy
What a classy card!...love the colour scheme and the dies you've used and that sentiment is so true...will have to watch the video later as have a busy morning ahead of me.
Elaine - just take some time out for yourself, you've really been through the mill lately...and maybe take a look at one of the electric mangles that are on the market now rather than struggling with the Calibur but whatever you do, don't sell off your crafty tools, (the cost of the dies alone would be terrifying wouldn't it) just sort out some of the accumulated stash of cardstock, etc. things you can live without that just clutter up the craft room and take a mini break from crafting...
Hi Sue, Another very elegant card, reminding me of what I always overlook/forget: that aperture cards make for an interesting, a "bit different" design. And thank you for the video - I love them all and quite often go back to them when I think "how DID she do this?". Colours, needless to say - right up my street. Hugs, Rose
Hi Sue Thank you for a great video, today's card is beautiful and so elegant and I love the Indonesian background Pam echoing you again and sending very special hugs to Elaine Rosemary great news so pleased for you
Hi Sue and everyone. Love the dies, not sure about the colours. Pam have you got your prescription yet? Love and hugs to you. Elaine so glad you are just having a rest from crafting. I'm sure one day you will go back to it there's no hurry have a rest. Thinking of you all and sending you all love and hugs xx Karen hope all goes well for hubby today. Crewe Trish and Donita love and hugs to you both you have been so supportive as have all my blog friends it has really helped me. Love and hugs to you all xxxxxxxxxxx
Good morning Sue and everyone Lovely card Sue not watched the video yet as I have an appointment to get to in a bit Elaine so glad you have put a hold on giving up on crafting. We all get the feeling that crafting can take a back seat when in fact it can be your saviour we all need a little me time give all your family a hug from us all here Rosemary what a fantastic post about your results you even took time out yesterday to let us all know So So pleased for you sweetheart Barbara sorry you have been so poorly but happy you are on the mend hugs Hun And I send my usual hugs to everyone that may need or want one Take care Theresa G xx
Hi Sue, a beautiful aperture card and I can cope with that much black :-) All the Indonesian dies are gorgeous and I am ashamed to say that none of them have yet found their way into my collection. Thank you for the video and it is always good to see how others disguise problem areas.
Barbara - happy that you are home from hospital, please just take it easy for a while. Elaine - so pleased that you have reconsidered and I hope that my words amongst others have helped to change your mind.
Thinking of all our poorly and missing friends, please get well and come back soon.
To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue, Firstly I Wish To Apologise For Not Commenting Yesterday It Was An Exceptionally Busy Day From Very Early Morning Till Late, I'm Truly Sorry. You Produced An Exceptional Card Yesterday With "The Outstanding Fire/Ice Techniques" (One Of My Favourites) Today's Video Tutorial Is Extremely Informative (As Always) You Always Explain Everything So Very Well Talking Us Through Each Step Also Sharing Tips/Techniques Along The Way. Today's Card Is Magnificent I Just Love The Products Used, As I Love All "The Indonesian Collection" Products Used In Today's Card:- "Creative Expression Coconut White/Black/Gold Mirror Foundation Card" "Creative Expression Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Specialists Acrylic Glue" "Creative Expression Mounting Foam" "Creative Expression Cosmic Shimmer Glitter Jewels Diamond Snow" (Exceptional) "Creative Expression Self Adhesive Sticky Sheet" "Creative Expression Sweet Wishes Clear Stamp Set" (Friends Bring Out The Best In You) "Rangers Jet Black Archival Ink Pad" (To Stamp The Sentiment) Star's In Today's Card:- Tremendous Collection Of Cutting Dies I Just Love These Cutting Dies..... "Sue Wilson's Indonesian Background Cutting Dies" (From The Indonesian Collection) "Sue Wilson's Bali Cutting Dies" (From The Indonesian Collection) "Sue Wilson's Sumatra Cutting Dies" (From The Indonesian Collection) "Sue Wilson's Java Cutting Dies" (From The Indonesian Collection) "Sue Wilson's Double Pierced Squares Cutting Dies Set .B. (From The Noble Collection) You Have All The Magical Products/Cutting Dies Also Your Outstanding Talent So You Produce A Perfect Masterpiece Sue, Today's Card Is "Phenomenal" I Would Only Make One Change Its Not The "Coconut White/Black Card" It's "The Mirror Card" Maybe I Should Purchase Some To See If That Can Change My Mind. Sue, Thank You For All Your "Extremely Hard Work" Your "Exceptional Card" Plus "The Fabulous Video Tutorial" Which I Love To Watch Time/Time Again. Sue, Thank You For Your Daily Inspiration I Truly Appreciate Everything You Do Thank You For Bringing Us This Tremendous Blog......... Sue, Take Great Care Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗 Love From Sam xxx ** Like Myra Mentioned "I'm So Looking Forward To Seeing "The New Creative Expression Masking Fluid" In Action"
Hello Sue Another elegant creation it's lovely I will watch the video later after my granddaughters go home. Elaine you are feeling overwhelmed with everything that's going on, everyone is right just step back for a time I know I am finding it difficult to get back to crafting,but all you lovely people brighten up my day so thank you for just being here.Barbara what a frightening experience I am so glad you are home. Pam Elaine Rosemary Carmen and Donita a special thank you
Hello Sue, What a beautiful card! I think I like it better than yesterday's although both are gorgeous! I do like the sentiment on this one! It's so very true! I haven't see the video yet but I'll do that later. I always learn something!! Barbara Macaskill - you have had a very difficult time !! So lovely to have you back and I hope you soon feel very much better. Elaine - I'm glad you've had a rethink! You may have regretted getting rid of everything! Izzy's advice sounded good to me! I know you said you'd still look in here anyway but one of these days Sue may just show something that makes you want to craft again! I hope so. Rosemary - great news! I think you made everyone's day as well as your own! Lovely to have good news! Donita - I'm still catching up! Glad it helped. Karen M - hope the news is good today for your husband too. PP - had to back to bed yesterday when I saw your early post!!! Crikey!! Hope you are ok! Laine too! Love to all, Myra, ( Friend of Maureen!!) xx
Thank you for the wonderful and helpful video. I always like to following along. You, Sue, are the queen of recessed aperture cards. Your card today is lovely. I really like that gold card, too.
Hi Sue I so love the 'recessed aperture'. Going to take special care and attention whilst watching the video so I can remember to use this technique when next I make it into my crafty space x I would like to question the sentiment - there are certain friends who certainly do not bring out the best in me. They manage to bring out all my wicked traits - eh Laine x Hope this comment is not such a shock to everyone as yesterdays - Myra x Barbara - oh my - you poor thing - big hugs. Nothing nicer than getting back to your own bed x Carmen - don't know any other Princesses - but I spoke to my common friend Laine last week. Her eyes are still incredibly sensitive but she promises to be back as soon as she is able x Elaine - I think the others may have managed to change your mind but I can't help sticking my nose in!! Have a break from crafting then 'dabble' when you can. I think if you get rid of everything you might feel relieved in the short term then somewhere down the line you may start to regret it. I had a big clear out and got rid of absolutely loads of 'stuff' which had been taking up space. I gave it to a neighbour who volunteers with cancer patients and they have crafting sessions. She was over the moon and I felt quite liberated! Not only had I managed to make space but was so delighted that my 'rubbish' was going to be put to good use. I would highly recommended treating yourself to an electric die cutting machine - I could not be without mine. Okay - lecture over with. Hugs to you and yours x Rosemary - such fabulous news - HOORAY. Delighted for you - lots of love x Got a few bits and pieces to sort then watching a film with the boys this evening. It is rare that we all watch something together. I feel a popcorn fest coming on x Thank you all for your birthday wishes x Happy thoughts and lots of love to everyone especially my blog besties x Take care Crafty hugs PP Yvonne x
What a lovely card! I want to thank all who have wished me well! It is going to take a long time to pull myself back up from this last bout but I am Woman, I am STRONG and most of all I AM A SURVIVOR! Hugs and well wishes to all who need them! TFS! 💞💓💞💓💞💓💫✨
Hi Sue. I watched the video this morning and then forgot to comment on the post (I must be getting old). Love the clean lines on this one and like you, I struggled to use mirri card on a project as sometimes it can make the finished effect look a bit brash. With the slim lines of it on this card it looks perfect.
Firstly apologies Sue for not leaving a comment on yesterday's post. I certainly intended to. I must have been dazzled by the fire and ice technique or maybe the memory is going with age. It is a gorgeous card as is today's card. Haven't managed to watch the video yet - it's been one of those weeks but I love the card. Thoughts and prayers to all who need them. Crafty hugs, D xx
Hi Sue. WOW !!! What a gorgeous card !!! Really beautiful !!! I have not seen your video yet but I will watch it tomorrow when I can concentrate a bit better as I am very fatigued right now. Sorry I have not commented for a bit but I have been unwell again. I do love the colours you have used on your card and I can't wait to see how you have made it. I love all the dies in your Indonesian Collection. I don't have any of them at the moment but I hope to start collecting them next pay day. Dies from your latest Festive Collection kind of took over at the moment !!! Thank you for sharing all your gorgeous cards. Sending you lots of love Sue from Tres x x x
Hi Sue, Stunning card today. Thank you for the great video and tips. I learn something new from you every day.
PP – Questioning the sentiment proves that the old you, is back! Thanks for the update on Laine. Believe it or not, she is really missed here, right ladies? Barbara M. – Yes, you are a Women, you are Strong, you are a Survivor and you are a WILSONETTE! Elaine – You made my day! What a joy to see your comment! I'm so happy you've had a change of heart and I really hope you won’t regret it. Send my hugs for you and your family.
Hugs to all. Still a newbie to Craft / not longer the newest, or the only Canadian Wilsonette Carmen
Another lovely design. I'll save the video for tomorrow as it's rather late. Elaine, really pleased that Carmen's words worked their magic. Take care everyone.
Good morning Sue and all wilsonettes. A lovely card indeed and makes me sorry that I don't have those particular dies at the moment. I was in the process of becoming addicted to purchasing dies but have had to stop for a while as my house is on the market and I need to be careful with my finances right now. As I commented previously 86 is to old for the hassle of moving! I watched the video which is very instructive. Thank you so much.
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Lovely card Sue, beautiful. Love the sentiment too.
Rosemary, wonderful news, the best you could have hoped for, I'm so happy for you.
Yvonne, hapoy belated birthday greetings, you sound as if you have had a wonderful time, now rest up. Are your eyes healed now .
Barbara, I am sorry to hear you gave been so poorly but good news that you are home and resting. I too had pneumonia and heart problems, please take care of yourself, get well soon.
Elaine, my dear friend, you have had so much to deal with this past year, you don't have much time to yourself. I too think that you should take time out, you may wish to go back to it some day. An electronic machine would be perfect for you. We don't want to lose you off the blog. Poor Andrew what a disastrous trip he had, and his team losing would be the last straw.
Myra, so glad your migraine has eased, nasty things.
Daily hugs to all, our poorly and missing friends especially., wondering how Laine is.
Wow so clean cut and opposite of yesterdays card Sue love it. Will watch video later so have a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Love this one! Lots of pretty details with those intricate dies!
Good morning Sue
Gorgeous card I love the sentiment! I'm off to watch the video.
Hugs x
Heather T
Such an elegant card today.
Hi Sue
So,so elegant.Beautiful sentiment.
Jan x
Beautiful card Sue and a lovely sentiment. Very great as always.
Marion S x
Lovely card Sue x xhazel
Should read video great (predictive text)
Great card Sue.
Morning Sue. This is a beautiful card. Love all the different way you can use the dies. Lovely sentiment and another one for me to try. Thanks for a great video.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
Morning Sue.
Thank you a beautiful card.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Hi Sue. What a beautiful sample this morning very classic very Sue. We always hope friends can do this but sometimes we learn that only a true genuine trustworthy friend is worth such a lovely statement like this and I've been tripped up by being too trustworthy but we learn by the life lessons thrown at US right ?
I'm really looking forward to watching your tutorial when my two go for walkies in the next few minutes ☺ the colour match is gorgeous and I just know I will see some replicas of this in different colour schemes on a couple of fb groups and it always amazes me how a change of colour can change the whole look.
Wishing you a day of love fun sunshine and happiness xxx
Good morning Sue,
Great card, super use of dies, all very elegant.
Pam as aways your Summary covers everything.
Have a great day everyone
Patricia xxx
Good morning Sue. Fabulous card and video, everything makes more sense when I can watch you.
Rosemary, the best news ever, so pleased for you. Barbara, very happy that you're home, look after yourself and make sure the only thing on your toes is nail varnish!
Elaine, I was sorry to read your post about giving up crafting and I think Carmen summed up everything perfectly.
What happened to summer? Had to have a hot water bottle last night! Hugs to all. Sue xxx
Lovely and elegant. The sentiment is so true as well
Luv
Karen xx
Lovely card today! Debra x
Hi Sue, lovely card again this morning. Love how the dies come together in such a besutiful way.
Barbara V
Hello Sue and all
The black white and gold mirror card look beautiful, love the way your dies mix and match- the borders are fabulous.
Thanks again Pam for your summing up, so sorry to hear that you are thinking of giving up crafting Elaine, I hope things change for you and you have some time even if it is only short spurts. Welcome back Barbara too.
hugs
Muriel x
Morning Sue
A lovely card love the sentiment too .
Catherine V94 xx
Morning Sue
Such a stunning card. with a great sentiment
Pat x
Lovely card, lovely sentiment.
Annette x
elegant card, hugs xx
Hi Sue
A very elegant and classy card. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.
Good morning Sue,
Thank you for the great tutorial and for the wonderful inspiration;a very classy card.x
Great looking card Sue, I keep meaning to do a recess card but have not been brace enough yet. Will watch the video later as I have an early aquarobics class. Thank you, have a good day. Xx
WOW-stunning card, love everything about it.
Michele
GM Sue. Very lovely and filigree.
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh I like this one, will watch the video later as I have got to go out early for a routine blood test this morning, can't wait to have my cup of tea afterwards.
Pam I reiterate all you have said. Elaine special hugs - so sorry that you are feeling that you have to give up crafting, but we all need to take some time out sometimes, I do hope that you will be able to come back to it once you feel up to it, you will be sadly missed so hope you are still able to pop onto the blog from time to time to tell us how you, Andrew and Helen are doing.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue. What a lovely way to start the day.
Very pretty card. Love the aperture and the sentiment.
Love Val in Spain xxx
Hi Sue
Such a lovely card great use of the dies i love it .
Barbara , so sorry to read you have been so poorly, welcome home, just get plenty of rest and you will soon be your self again soon i am sure .
Well my friends how can i give up crafting after reading Carmen's message ,i will hang fire for a while and see if things get any easier .
I think everything is getting on top of me at the moment perhaps ? Andrew told me his uncle { my Lovely brother } was having a problem with his chest on Sunday when they were walking ,i saw him yesterday and he assured me it was wind ,with having nothing to eat, i just wish he would get it checked out .
We are going to see him later along with a visit to Mary who is doing very well.
Andrew was out of sorts yesterday but this is usual days 4-5 are always rough for him after treatment .
I have waffled long enough with my problems so will echo all of Pam's lovely comments again today and wish you all well.
Big hugs
Elaine H X
Love this, Sue.
Anne (Northampton)
Hi Sue
A beautiful card
B xx
Oh Elaine, so glad to read you are going
to 'hang fire' for now with your crafting,
sometimes taking away the feeling of having
to do it, makes it seem easier. Hugs to you
all.
Love this card, will catch the video later.
Doreen x
Dear Sue,
Love, love, love this! Makes me wish I had the Indonesian background. My Java just came, and I've had Sumatra since its release. Perhaps something else can be subbed in for the background. Anyway, I enjoyed the video's many surprises.
Rosemary, I'm overjoyed at your good news from the doctor. Way to go, you! And Crewe Trish, lovely of you to mention me with Carmen. And Carmen, so gracious of you.
Barbara, glad you're back among us. And Myra, thanks for the tip on how to see the craft blog rankings. Sue deserves her high standing in every way. While you're catching up on the blog, Myra, and you happen to run across how Sharon or her husband got hurt, will you fill me in? Somehow I missed that story.
Elaine, perhaps you could let it be known that you are wishing everyone who loves you will join forces for the next several occasions to give you a Gemini. Meanwhile, maybe you could find a young crafter who would be willing to turn the crank for you in exchange for payments In stash, or you could teach her how to make cards and let her use some of your SW dies. You might enjoy devoting a day to your favorite pursuits occasionally as an exercise in remembering who you are outside of looking after everyone.
Alternatively, sometimes doing nothing can be the best use of your time! Everyone wants to see you taking good care of yourself.
Thank you Pam and Carmen for summing up, and Stephanie Cotterill, you have the best sign-off line!
Love,
Donita
Good Morning Sue
Love this card, so I must watch the Video carefully and take notes!
So nice to see you back Barbara. good you're feeling better, hope the summer will lift the last of the chest infection for you before the winter starts!
Elaine so glad you have decided to 'hang in there',crafting will be your salvation when times are hard I'm sure!
Love Marg
Lovely idea and really effective with these intricate dies
Beautiful card, this type of card always gets the thumbs up!
Lovely. Enjoyed the video - thanks Sue x
Good morning Sue, nice technique to add that extra bit of interest. Love from Jackie xx
Lovely card :))
Thanks for the great video!
Morning Sue
A lovely card,the black & gold look great together, I don't have any of these die's (yet) so will try with something different & see what happens,!!!!!
Hubby has consultant today,fingers & toes crossed for good news.
Best wishes everyone
Karen M
A beautiful card
Morning Sue,
Gorgeous card, Love the combination of colours, very classy.
Lydia
X
Morning Sue, a lovely card today, looking forward to watching the video with my cup of coffee.
Love Rosemarie X X
Hi Sue
What a great card and video today, I've always admired your apature backgrounds and how effective they are so this has given me the push I need to try them. Thank you for sharing. My stamp set arrived yesterday, what a lovely collection, thank you, it's very much appreciated.
Love Diane G xxx
Pam echoing your comments today, you say it all so well, our number 1 star xxx
Rosemary such good news, sending you a big hug xxx
Barbara I hope you are on the road to recovery and Karen my fingers are crossed for hubby xxx
Elaine I'm so glad you've had a change of heart. If you've got time to go through your stash to get rid of things you don't use and bits of card we all keep but never use then pack things away so you can leave them for a time until you are all in a better place. I think as a crafter you will regret giving everything away on a rash decision. Definately save up for a Gemini though as I think this will make you excited to craft again. I hope you still decide to comment from time to time, we will miss you but all understand. Sending love and hugs xxx
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes,
What a stunning eye catcher card today it is really gorgeous, definitely going to have a go at this one.going to make a cuppa and watch the video in a min.
Pam I reiterate all you have said sending love and healing hugs to all that need them and Elaine special hugs to you xx
Have a good day all
Love
Sharon
xxx
Hi Sue,
Beautiful card, the video I shall be watching later when I have a tad more time to myself.
Love 7 hugs
Cheryl xxx
Hi SUE
Stunning card gorgeous colours off to watch the video now
JOY Xx
Good morning Sue,
Exquisite card today with a beautiful words.Yvonne xx
A very elegant card today, Sue. Must put this set on my wish list! Take care, Diane (Cards2Di4) xx
A beautiful card sue love the colours and the dies
Thank you love always June horrocks xxxxx
Morning Sue, classic colours make this an elegant card. Lovely sentiment too. Will watch the video later this morning. Hugs xx P Austen l,
Hi Sue
Rich and elegant, again a lovely card, and adaptable too.
Regards
Heather R Oxfordshire
Good Morning Sue and all. Beautiful card morning and I love the rich colours. Will watch the video later , thank you for sharing with us..... Crafty hugs... Wendy
Hi Sue,
What a classy card!...love the colour scheme and the dies you've used and that sentiment is so true...will have to watch the video later as have a busy morning ahead of me.
Elaine - just take some time out for yourself, you've really been through the mill lately...and maybe take a look at one of the electric mangles that are on the market now rather than struggling with the Calibur but whatever you do, don't sell off your crafty tools, (the cost of the dies alone would be terrifying wouldn't it) just sort out some of the accumulated stash of cardstock, etc. things you can live without that just clutter up the craft room and take a mini break from crafting...
Izzy
Good morning Sue, great video - thanks xx
Morning Sue
Lovely card I must try this technique
xx Jenny
Hi Sue,
Another very elegant card, reminding me of what I always overlook/forget: that aperture cards make for an interesting, a "bit different" design.
And thank you for the video - I love them all and quite often go back to them when I think "how DID she do this?".
Colours, needless to say - right up my street.
Hugs, Rose
Beautiful and elegant card. The black and gold gives it a very opulent feel.
Hugs
Helen x
Your recessed frames are always fabulous Sue. Will watch the video later on my pc where I can see it a bit better.
Annie P
XXX
Gorgeous card.
Hi Sue
Thank you for a great video, today's card is beautiful and so elegant and I love the Indonesian background
Pam echoing you again and sending very special hugs to Elaine
Rosemary great news so pleased for you
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Love the dies and the card is gorgeous.
Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Very opulent and elegant. Thanks for your video.
I love this technique, this card just looks amazing, your video is so explanatory, thank you Sue...luv Ursula xx
Hi Sue and everyone.
Love the dies, not sure about the colours.
Pam have you got your prescription yet? Love and hugs to you.
Elaine so glad you are just having a rest from crafting. I'm sure one day you will go back to it there's no hurry have a rest. Thinking of you all and sending you all love and hugs xx
Karen hope all goes well for hubby today.
Crewe Trish and Donita love and hugs to you both you have been so supportive as have all my blog friends it has really helped me.
Love and hugs to you all xxxxxxxxxxx
Morning Sue, This is such an elegant card !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Hi Sue, Beautiful card . love Jean Z xxx
Morning Sue
Stunning card and a great way to cover the cut away part!
June x
Good morning Sue and everyone
Lovely card Sue not watched the video yet as I have an appointment to get to in a bit
Elaine so glad you have put a hold on giving up on crafting. We all get the feeling that crafting can take a back seat when in fact it can be your saviour we all need a little me time give all your family a hug from us all here
Rosemary what a fantastic post about your results you even took time out yesterday to let us all know So So pleased for you sweetheart
Barbara sorry you have been so poorly but happy you are on the mend hugs Hun
And I send my usual hugs to everyone that may need or want one
Take care
Theresa G xx
Hi Sue
Elegant card clever the way the die is recessed.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue, a beautiful aperture card and I can cope with that much black :-) All the Indonesian dies are gorgeous and I am ashamed to say that none of them have yet found their way into my collection. Thank you for the video and it is always good to see how others disguise problem areas.
Barbara - happy that you are home from hospital, please just take it easy for a while.
Elaine - so pleased that you have reconsidered and I hope that my words amongst others have helped to change your mind.
Thinking of all our poorly and missing friends, please get well and come back soon.
Frances
Gorgeous card, looks very elegant x
Such a lovely classy card.
Doreen R
Lovely card, Sue....and a lovely sentiment! Jo x
Very elegant, thank you Sue. Love the colour scheme too.
Very nice :)
Good morning Sue, just watched your video!!! Beautiful Sue!!!
Thanks for breaking it down!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lyndaxxx
To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Firstly I Wish To Apologise For Not Commenting Yesterday It Was An Exceptionally Busy
Day From Very Early Morning Till Late, I'm Truly Sorry.
You Produced An Exceptional Card Yesterday With "The Outstanding Fire/Ice Techniques" (One Of My Favourites)
Today's Video Tutorial Is Extremely Informative (As Always) You Always Explain Everything So Very Well
Talking Us Through Each Step Also Sharing Tips/Techniques Along The Way.
Today's Card Is Magnificent I Just Love The Products Used, As I Love All "The Indonesian Collection"
Products Used In Today's Card:-
"Creative Expression Coconut White/Black/Gold Mirror Foundation Card"
"Creative Expression Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Specialists Acrylic Glue"
"Creative Expression Mounting Foam"
"Creative Expression Cosmic Shimmer Glitter Jewels Diamond Snow" (Exceptional)
"Creative Expression Self Adhesive Sticky Sheet"
"Creative Expression Sweet Wishes Clear Stamp Set" (Friends Bring Out The Best In You)
"Rangers Jet Black Archival Ink Pad" (To Stamp The Sentiment)
Star's In Today's Card:-
Tremendous Collection Of Cutting Dies I Just Love These Cutting Dies.....
"Sue Wilson's Indonesian Background Cutting Dies" (From The Indonesian Collection)
"Sue Wilson's Bali Cutting Dies" (From The Indonesian Collection)
"Sue Wilson's Sumatra Cutting Dies" (From The Indonesian Collection)
"Sue Wilson's Java Cutting Dies" (From The Indonesian Collection)
"Sue Wilson's Double Pierced Squares Cutting Dies Set .B. (From The Noble Collection)
You Have All The Magical Products/Cutting Dies Also Your Outstanding Talent So You Produce
A Perfect Masterpiece Sue, Today's Card Is "Phenomenal" I Would Only Make One Change Its Not
The "Coconut White/Black Card" It's "The Mirror Card" Maybe I Should Purchase Some To See If That Can
Change My Mind.
Sue, Thank You For All Your "Extremely Hard Work" Your "Exceptional Card" Plus "The Fabulous Video Tutorial"
Which I Love To Watch Time/Time Again.
Sue, Thank You For Your Daily Inspiration I Truly Appreciate Everything You Do Thank You For Bringing
Us This Tremendous Blog.........
Sue, Take Great Care
Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
Love From Sam xxx
** Like Myra Mentioned "I'm So Looking Forward To Seeing "The New Creative Expression Masking Fluid" In Action"
Hello Sue
Another elegant creation it's lovely I will watch the video later after my granddaughters go home.
Elaine you are feeling overwhelmed with everything that's going on, everyone is right just step back for a time I know I am finding it difficult to get back to crafting,but all you lovely people brighten up my day so thank you for just being here.Barbara what a frightening experience I am so glad you are home.
Pam Elaine Rosemary Carmen and Donita a special thank you
Hello Sue,
What a beautiful card! I think I like it better than yesterday's although both are gorgeous! I do like the sentiment on this one! It's so very true!
I haven't see the video yet but I'll do that later. I always learn something!!
Barbara Macaskill - you have had a very difficult time !! So lovely to have you back and I hope you soon feel very much better.
Elaine - I'm glad you've had a rethink! You may have regretted getting rid of everything! Izzy's advice sounded good to me! I know you said you'd still look in here anyway but one of these days Sue may just show something that makes you want to craft again! I hope so.
Rosemary - great news! I think you made everyone's day as well as your own! Lovely to have good news!
Donita - I'm still catching up! Glad it helped.
Karen M - hope the news is good today for your husband too.
PP - had to back to bed yesterday when I saw your early post!!! Crikey!! Hope you are ok! Laine too!
Love to all, Myra, ( Friend of Maureen!!) xx
Another elegant creation ... off to watch the video!
Rosemary xx
Very nice card. I can't wait to watch the video. Today is a crafting day. Too hot to go anywhere.
Have a great day everyone,
Stephanie K
SC/USA
it's very beautiful Sue
gr karin
Thank you for the wonderful and helpful video. I always like to following along. You, Sue, are the queen of recessed aperture cards. Your card today is lovely. I really like that gold card, too.
Hi Sue
I so love the 'recessed aperture'. Going to take special care and attention whilst watching the video so I can remember to use this technique when next I make it into my crafty space x
I would like to question the sentiment - there are certain friends who certainly do not bring out the best in me. They manage to bring out all my wicked traits - eh Laine x
Hope this comment is not such a shock to everyone as yesterdays - Myra x
Barbara - oh my - you poor thing - big hugs. Nothing nicer than getting back to your own bed x
Carmen - don't know any other Princesses - but I spoke to my common friend Laine last week. Her eyes are still incredibly sensitive but she promises to be back as soon as she is able x
Elaine - I think the others may have managed to change your mind but I can't help sticking my nose in!! Have a break from crafting then 'dabble' when you can. I think if you get rid of everything you might feel relieved in the short term then somewhere down the line you may start to regret it. I had a big clear out and got rid of absolutely loads of 'stuff' which had been taking up space. I gave it to a neighbour who volunteers with cancer patients and they have crafting sessions. She was over the moon and I felt quite liberated! Not only had I managed to make space but was so delighted that my 'rubbish' was going to be put to good use. I would highly recommended treating yourself to an electric die cutting machine - I could not be without mine. Okay - lecture over with. Hugs to you and yours x
Rosemary - such fabulous news - HOORAY. Delighted for you - lots of love x
Got a few bits and pieces to sort then watching a film with the boys this evening. It is rare that we all watch something together. I feel a popcorn fest coming on x
Thank you all for your birthday wishes x
Happy thoughts and lots of love to everyone especially my blog besties x
Take care
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x
What a lovely card! I want to thank all who have wished me well! It is going to take a long time to pull myself back up from this last bout but I am Woman, I am STRONG and most of all I AM A SURVIVOR! Hugs and well wishes to all who need them! TFS! 💞💓💞💓💞💓💫✨
Hi Sue. I watched the video this morning and then forgot to comment on the post (I must be getting old). Love the clean lines on this one and like you, I struggled to use mirri card on a project as sometimes it can make the finished effect look a bit brash. With the slim lines of it on this card it looks perfect.
Lisbeth
Love the card and the sentiment
Sue, this card is gorgeous, your creativity never ceases to amaze me. Will catch up with the video tomorrow. Take care all. Bx
Hi Sue, love all of the dies used on this card, just gorgeous.
Lori from Canada
Great card and video. I love the recessed aperture technique that you use!
Beautiful again....A lot of these cards are so similar yet so different at the same time....Shows the versatility of your dies...just gorgeous....
Hello Sue.
Lovely Card. Great dies and colour combination, could be used for so many occasions. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Sue this is another stunning card, i love those dies and the colour combo.
Will look forward to watching the demo later.
Stunning card sue love the sentiment too I'm late today but your work is so beautiful time isn't important
Love always June horrocks xxxxxx
Gorgeous love this one, so elegant.xx
Oh, I do so love this card. It is so elegant and colours are fabulous. Your dies are so versatile. I must watch this video!
Such an intricate looking card, love your choice of color. Definitely will have to give this one a go, thanks for the awesome ideas Sue.
Beautiful card Sue!
I like the recessed aperture, it really jumps out at you.
Hi Sue, Love these dies , beautiful card and brilliant video. Hugs Brenda xxx
Firstly apologies Sue for not leaving a comment on yesterday's post. I certainly intended to. I must have been dazzled by the fire and ice technique or maybe the memory is going with age. It is a gorgeous card as is today's card. Haven't managed to watch the video yet - it's been one of those weeks but I love the card.
Thoughts and prayers to all who need them.
Crafty hugs,
D xx
Gorgeous card Sue. Love the sentiment too. Not managed to watch video yet but hopefully tomorrow. Xx
Hi Sue. WOW !!! What a gorgeous card !!! Really beautiful !!! I have not seen your video yet but I will watch it tomorrow when I can concentrate a bit better as I am very fatigued right now. Sorry I have not commented for a bit but I have been unwell again. I do love the colours you have used on your card and I can't wait to see how you have made it. I love all the dies in your Indonesian Collection. I don't have any of them at the moment but I hope to start collecting them next pay day. Dies from your latest Festive Collection kind of took over at the moment !!! Thank you for sharing all your gorgeous cards. Sending you lots of love Sue from Tres x x x
Sending lots of love to everyone from Tres x x x
A gorgeous card Sue. Thank you for that and the video. Echoing Pam's comments.q
Hi Sue,
Stunning card today. Thank you for the great video and tips. I learn something new from you every day.
PP – Questioning the sentiment proves that the old you, is back! Thanks for the update on Laine. Believe it or not, she is really missed here, right ladies?
Barbara M. – Yes, you are a Women, you are Strong, you are a Survivor and you are a WILSONETTE!
Elaine – You made my day! What a joy to see your comment! I'm so happy you've had a change of heart and I really hope you won’t regret it. Send my hugs for you and your family.
Hugs to all.
Still a newbie to Craft / not longer the newest, or the only Canadian Wilsonette
Carmen
Another lovely design. I'll save the video for tomorrow as it's rather late.
Elaine, really pleased that Carmen's words worked their magic.
Take care everyone.
This is really lovely! I like the look of the central medallion.
Good morning Sue and all wilsonettes.
A lovely card indeed and makes me sorry that I don't have those particular dies at the moment. I was in the process of becoming addicted to purchasing dies but have had to stop for a while as my house is on the market and I need to be careful with my finances right now. As I commented previously 86 is to old for the hassle of moving!
I watched the video which is very instructive. Thank you so much.
Lovely card. Like the colour combination. The lack of embellishments makes the Indonesian dies really stand out.
Teresa
Lovely design
Vie
x
Very elegant card
Whatan elegant and classy card! xxxx
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