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Saturday, 27 January 2018

Modern Octagon Border

Hi bloggers!  I bet you expected another Frame die set! LOL  I would like to share the Modern Octagon Border die set with you.  I have had so many requests for dies that are more clean and simple in their styling and I really wanted to oblige.  I thought why not do an octagon border in keeping with the theme.  I have to say that I was really pleased with the way this turned out.  It is a fabulous die to use for quick cards and it works great for either gender.  You can add any sort of sentiment to it and it works making it a real staple for any craft room!  I had a lot of fun doing this up in a variety of ways and loved the results!  I know you will find so many fun ways to use it too!  While that is the end of the octagon theme, it isn't the end of the releases today.  Leave your comment then join me back here at 3pm for the next reveal!  All for now, Sue x


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165 comments:

  1. Wow wow wow, this is a stunning card for any gender.I love it:0)

    Sandy (tort)

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  3. This die will be useful for photographs or small watercolour paintings.

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  4. Bright, cheerful and smart Sue. A great card, especially with that sentiment. Thank you. Xx

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  5. Hi Sue
    Such a clean elegant card suitable for many occasions!
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  6. I love the clean lines of this die. Xxx

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  7. I love these dies that almost make the card by themselves. Thank you Sue.

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  8. Hi Sue,
    Thais die is so simple yet so elegant.
    The colours that you used on the lovely card just make it 'pop'.
    Regards,
    Evis M.

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  9. I just fell in love....with a die set!!! It's beautiful, Sue, and has to be my favourite (so far...) in what is, in my opinion, the best die launch ever!!! Nanny Jo N Ireland

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  10. Perfect! Just perfect for those CAS cards and for either gender Ideal as well for “showing off” our attempts with different mediums eg Pixie Powders and scraps
    Can’t wait to see what you’re bringing next

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  11. Great card,love the modern look.
    Hugs, Chantal S

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  12. Wow, certainly something different, I like it. Love Jane the Craft Bucket x

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  13. Good afternoon Sue,
    A beautiful card & these dies are ideal for teenage cards. Yvonne xx

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  14. dj from kettering27 January 2018 at 12:25



    Now, ok, I'd decided on my favourites, and then
    along comes this die!!! An Octagon Border, sooo
    useful!!


    Doreen x

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  15. Very modern looking card Sue and this die really makes you think outside of the box. Great for putting photos inside. Hugs xx Pauline in S.A.

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  16. This could be so much fun with loads of combinations

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  17. So simple yet so striking. I can see so many uses for this die for all ages and genders.

    NancyR in Delaware, USA

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  18. Hi Sue
    Wow! This is great...so different! Great for men’s cards & tennagers....also could be good for people that do patchwork craft...mmm
    Love
    Sam Thapa
    xxxxxxxxxx

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  19. Hi Sue.
    Thank you another real wow die and great card.
    Take care Kitty Davies.

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  20. Hi Sue Oh this is different such a lovely way to create a card I'm sure this die will be so useful for all sorts of cards I love it!
    Lynne L Haverfordwest

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  21. Love this clean and simple look.

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  22. Hi Sue,
    Absolutely love this one! This was the other die that I decided was a definite when I saw the preview of the collection, along with the cascading hearts. I would love to be the lucky recipient of this one!!! I love the CAS cards and the fact that this can be used for masculine and feminine cards as well.Just beautiful! Thank you.
    Hope everyone is ok - Pam such a shame that you're missing this launch, hope you're back with us soon , doesn't seem the same without you. Sending love and hugs to all, especially our missing friends, Alison( craftyalimecca) xxx

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  23. Oh I love this. It's certainly different which is what we crafters look out for. Stunning card as always

    Love
    Crazy crafty hugs from bromsgrove

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  24. Hi sue, well how different is this die, I love it, you could put letters in there with someone’s name, crafty hugs Julie laz xxx

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  25. Hi sue love this one brilliant for my charity cards too love the colours your card is beautiful
    Thank you
    Love always June Horrocks xxxxx

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  26. Hi Sue
    Love this card and die. Very contemporary. Ideal for younger people and men's cards.
    Love
    Karen in Telford x

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  27. Very different. But very useful.
    Hugs, emily65

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  28. Ooooh I love this one. So simple but lots of possibilities to make it look different for anyone
    Luv
    Karen xx

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  29. Hi Sue
    Great die, and I love the way you have used it with the bright colours
    Pat x

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  30. Just love your octagons and this is no exception! Thinking of all
    the different ways it can be used!
    Sharon in Toronto - Balmy, damp 7 C!

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  32. I'm running out of words! How on earth do I say incredible and amazing and wonderful and simply brilliant? Oh well think I've said it!! This is one I'm going to have to have and soon!! Love to all Sarah

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  33. Bright and cheerful. This die didn't grab me when I first saw it, but seeing it used like this, now it's a different story !

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  34. Hi Sue and everyone.
    Fabulous card Sue and I can see Nuts and Bolts in there for the men or
    other pastime pictures in the middle for everyone.

    Happy Birthday Littlelamb !!

    Warm hugs to you all,
    Maria x

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  35. Love this, simple clean and bright.

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  36. Hi Sue - I have to buy this die set as I can see I will use it so many times and particularly with photos for scrapbooking. I don’t know how you think of so many ideas, they’re amazing, thank you.
    YvonneMayxx

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  37. Hi Sue and everyone

    A lovely card, clean and simple yet nice and bold.

    Happy Birthday Littlelamb, I met you at Ally Pally last year. I hope you have a lovely day. X

    Love Helen xxx

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  38. Great card and such a versatile die. Hexies make my heart beat faster.

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  39. Perfect for clean and simple, any gender!
    Doreen R

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  40. To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
    This Card Is Just Stunning I Love The Colour Combination Also
    The Exceptional Stitched Octagon Frames....
    “The Modern Octagon Die Set” (From The Clean/Simple Collection 2 Cutting Dies)
    You’ve Also Added A Beautiful Sentiment
    “Thank You” (I Do Believe From The Mini Expression Collection 1 Cutting Die)
    This Card Is Bold But Simple Just Outstanding “Thank You” For Everything You Do..............
    Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
    Love From Sam xxx

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  41. Wow Sue

    I must have this die would be great for male cards I need to make my a son a card in Feb

    Xx Jenny jenster

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  42. Hiya Sue. I'm loving this CAS sample of this new die that I so badly need, not only for tricky male cards but for a whole bunch more that they can be used for, I can't believe how much my mind is running ahead of me that's not like me at all lol. Gold star for the dumb Lancastrian 😉 xx

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  43. Hello Sue, great card and this die will be very useful for all sorts of occasions.
    Marion S x

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  44. Hi Sue,
    Love this die and card, and the new sentiments are a really nice font.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Heather
    (Crafty Trebs)

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  45. Fantastic card-could be used for many occasions. Very useful Die.

    Michele

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  46. Hi Sue, a beautiful card and die. The octagon border die has a very modern look. I especial like the stitched edges.

    Margaret
    xx

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  47. A very different but useful die. I thought ‘Krypton Factor’ when I first saw it - showing my age! Lol!
    Thank you Sue.

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  48. Hi Sue, great die, my first thought was that you could put little photo in it, but I see somebody else had the same idea. I think this will be a very useful die.
    Wendyx

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  49. Love the clean and simple look to this die.
    Rosemary xx

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  50. HI SUE
    I really love this die it's so modern. It's simply great for all those girls and boys in their teens. Just simply love love it.
    Jan x

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  51. The die and the card are both soooo cool! This die is a real winner! Craftychris from Bournemouth! xxx

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  52. Great die Sue, good for those awkward male cards.
    Annette x

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  53. Deb E Isle of Wight27 January 2018 at 13:36

    Love this border die, again something a bit different but very contemporary and perfect for lots of occasions....another to the want list....

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  54. Clean and classy,so versatile, great for all occasions. Babs bruciesbabe.x

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  55. Hi Sue, love these modern dies. They can be used in many different guises and for both male and female. Love the card too.

    Barbara V

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  56. Brilliant new set, so modern! Great inspiration, too!

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  57. Love this, right up my street :)

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  58. Hello Sue,
    I didn’t expect to like this one but I do and like others can see many uses for it.
    Lovely card! Thank you!
    Love Myra ( Friend of Maureen!) xx

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  59. Hi, Sue,
    What a fantastic card. I love all the vibrant colours you've chosen for it. What a great little die as well...I can imagine a lot of different uses for this one :).
    Bejay xx

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  60. Hi Sue. Fab-u-lous! I can see so many uses for this die set all year round and for so many occasions. Sue xxx

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  61. Hi Sue
    A simple card for all occasions.
    Kate from Kendal

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  62. Hi Sue
    A die with a modern feel, can see it used for teenage boys cards.
    Best wishes
    Dorianne from Pembrey

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  63. Fabulous CAS card, I love how you've used the die. Another one for my wish list!

    Liz - Crafty Sunflower xx

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  64. Hello Sue
    This looks like being a very useful die.
    Tooth Fairy Jo

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  65. Hi Sue
    Might be clean and simple but its fantastic x
    Another one added to my list x
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  66. This die makes a beautiful card Sue x WGHpool

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  67. Afternoon Sue and all Wilsonettes, a lovely idea these little octagon's and makes a great card for male or female.

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  68. Wow Sue, this die looks unusual but in your crafty make it looks magnificent. Such a die will be most useful for those unusual cards I like to make for difficult people!

    I love the card you have made using it.

    Lots of love and craftihappiness everyone,

    Pearl of Kinver

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  69. Karene M from Australia27 January 2018 at 14:46

    Hi Sue, love this design, I can see some very interesting cards for males being made with this one!

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  70. Hi Sue, definitely a CAS card with a twist and I don't think I have ever seen anything quite like this die before. The centres could be filled with a multitude of different medias many of which have already been mentioned, no wonder you had such fun with it.

    Littlelamb - Happy Birthday to you, I hope you had a lovely family lunch and enjoy the rest of your day.

    Frances

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  71. A different die which lends itself to a variety of ideas. My fellow bloggers have all come up with some great ones. Thank you everyone! Love the idea of photos.
    Missing Pam & Elaine. Happy Birthday, Littlelamb.
    Stephanie K
    SC/USA

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  72. Nanny Joo Joo from sunny Scunny27 January 2018 at 15:05

    Good Afternoon Sue,

    How cool does this die look! I must admit, I couldn’t quite see its potential from the packaging but you obviously knew in your mind when you designed this one.

    Crafty hugs, Nanny JooJoo from sunny Scunny xx

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  73. Hello Sue.

    A great clean and simple card as you say. It will have to be added to my shopping list, this is working out to be a large collection for me, lol. Thanks for sharing.

    Best wishes

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  74. Hi Sue. Love the octagon border the colours
    are super. Mavis L x

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  75. I can see this die being used in a number of different ways with each hexagon containing a small picture or graphic. Very useful for men from this point of view.

    Teresa

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  76. Hi Sue
    A lovely card and dies. I can imagine your stuffed animal dies peeking out from these, or flowers, hearts, stars, different patterned papers - very versatile.
    B xx

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  77. This would go with the tools set too. Makes a great children's card. Love the options you give us.

    Best,
    Donita

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  78. Hi Sue,
    LOVE IT! Fabulous.
    Hugs, Rose

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  79. Afternoon Sue, a stunning card and beautiful die xx

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  80. Hi Sue - this is terrific. Ideal for teenagers/young adults. Clean & simple & perfect. Thanku xxx

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  81. Love the colours also Sue, looks very arty. x

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  82. Wonderful card Sue, clean and simple and a definite must have to any die collection.

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  83. Something really different with this card Sue. Lovely colours xxx

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  84. Great die for a clean and simple card, like I said I can't get enough of the hexagons!

    Lori from Canada

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  85. Hi Sue loving the clean lines of this die and it will be very useful. You have made a super card with it. Love from Jackie xx

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  86. Hi Sue :
    Neat die. I can picture all sorts of little things placed in each octagonal. Very cute.
    Lisa J in Victoria

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  87. Hi Sue. Love this die. So clean and simple, ideal for all genders and ages. Very versatile too xx

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  88. Hello Sue, well this just has to be my new favourite, love the clean and simple lines and your card really shows it off. Topping the need list right now. Bx

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  89. Lovely card.
    A simple but striking die - love it :))

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  90. Hi Sue
    Please don't enter me in the draw for this as I already have it. Love CAS cards and it looks amazing my favourite so far 👍 Making some pixie powder backgrounds to use behind it

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat L, Belfast

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  91. Very fun die with lots of possibilities!
    DeniseB in CA

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  92. Hi Sue
    A great card for either a man or a woman, and so quick and easy to do.

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  93. Looking forward to seeing the other designs you have created with this die.
    Margaret from Huddersfield

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  94. Good Afternoon Sue. Super super duper what can we do with these dies. Almost anything and great for scrapbooking with little photos in them or tiny flowers. Wonderful idea Sue. Good luck with the new launch Sue. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  95. Another must have for me Sue just love this on, hugs x

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  96. A brilliant card for a boy, so versatile....luv Ursula's Crafty Corner...xxx

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  97. Hello Sue,
    I think we are going to have some fun with this die set and see some very interesting cards.
    Love the card you have made.
    Love Brenda xxx

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  98. Hi Sue,
    Simply beautiful both, the card and the die.Easy to use this die to create a clean look card.Love it and added on my list.But I won't mind to win it :)
    Hugs from cold Toronto to you all and special hugs to all missing friends
    Still a newbie to Craft / not longer the newest, or the only across the pond Wilsonette
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  99. Love this card, simple, colourful & beautiful. Such a useful die x

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  100. A more unusual die, but very effective.

    Janet Wilson in Menston

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  101. Well this is different very unusual for you. Great die for either sex
    Good luck folks
    Theresa G xx

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  102. Hi Sue, this would be great to use as frames to show off my grandkids all 11 of them

    Teresa (Terri)Young

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  103. Stunning card and die set Sue x xhazel nottm

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  104. Hi Sue,
    I love the bright modern look to this card. A great idea to do an octagonal cascading frame, the stitched details are lovely.X
    Janice K AC Bucks

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  105. Oh wow wow wow Sue, this will be such a great die for cards but also for scrapbooking, which I do for my grandson who is now 3, I was only going to do it until he was 1 year old but am still doing it now as it is addictive just like card making and your dies.

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  106. Hello Sue

    WOW what an unusual die. I just love it.

    Borders or focal point it is truly amazing. A MUST HAVE!

    Lol Barbara W (WORCESTERSHIRE) xx

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  107. Another really useful (and very different) die set. I hope you will design many more CAS ones!

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  108. Hi SUE
    I can see that this die can be very versatile very handy

    JOY Xx

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  109. Beautiful card. Love the clean look of this.

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  110. Gorgeous card love the die, hugs Johanna Ash from Widnes

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  111. Hi again Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Fantastic die Sue x I love everyone's ideas too x it's brilliant for the 'awkward' ones I have to make for (men!) x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  112. Hi Sue. Now this is a fantastically versatile die set !!! Perfect for all age groups, male or female. I love the CAS style of the die and the card you have made with it is beautiful Sue !!! I think the stitched detail you have added to the die gives it a lovely effect making it very smart and very elegant. Great colour combo to. Thanks for sharing. It is really fab. Lots of love to you Sue from Tres X X X

    Lots of love to everyone from Tres X X X

    Tres from Orpington X X X

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  113. This would look great with small photos in the octagons

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  114. Love this one. I do not think I would use it as a border but more as a main focal point as you have. Lots of fun with it too from tiny pictures or photographs to different pixies, gilding flakes or even pretty scraps from left over papers. Very versatile and suitable for any age or gender

    Hugs Helen (aka stitchingranny) xx

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  115. Hi Sue, this is really cool. Love the shape and how you have used bright colours to make it really stand out. Great card.

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  116. Hi Sue, I'm in love with all the 'octagon' dies and this set is really different, I love it.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  117. Now this is a fun, unique die design that would go with so many occasions! I love the bright primaries with white.
    karenladd in California

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  118. I love this plain and simple geometric design. Great for male cards, too,

    Diane in Wales x

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  119. Very clever. X Diane in Spain .

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  120. makes for a stunning CAS card, hugs xx

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  121. Oooh, I really like this die and card. Simple CAS card with lots of pizazz!
    shartl loves cards

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  122. Fantastic card Sue!!!!!!
    Really need this die, love clean and simple style and the colours are gorgeous.

    Barbara in Carnwath

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  123. Hello Sue
    This is a must have die

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  124. Love these types of stiplets Cute card. Arlyn

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  125. Hello Sue and all. Oooooh I like this die , love how you have paper pieced colours on the Octagon Border . I do like the clean and simple look and the stitched edge on the die. Great design for both the men and the ladies.
    Wendy

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  126. Useful die like the clean cut

    Vie
    x

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  127. Lovely die and card Sue. This looks a very versatile die and would get a lot of use for all sorts of cards. Thank you Sue. Thank you also to everyone who wished me a Happy Birthday. Have had a lovely day.

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  128. Hello Sue and all
    Amazing!! Sue, if someone was new to craft and didn’t own any dies at all they could buy this release and be set up for any card for every occasion and person theycoukd need. It is amazing and now this fabulous border is up right near the top of the list.
    Happy birthday Littlelamb, missing you Elaine and Pam
    Hugs
    Muriel x NSW

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  129. Hi Sue.
    This one is different and very retro in style. I must admit, I wasn't to sure about this die, but now I've seen it on a card I can see the full potential. Xxx

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  130. Hi Sue. This is a really great idea, love it

    Lisbeth (from Beckenham)

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  131. Hi Sue absolutely love this Die right up my street. Your card is brilliant.
    Love & Hug's Lynda xx

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  132. Hi Sue,
    Love very modern looking card. Love the colour combination as well.
    Cheers,
    Di B. x
    Tasmania.

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  133. Latenight SandyH28 January 2018 at 04:01

    Super card. So many uses for this octagon border die set. A definite must have.

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  134. Now this is wonderful take on the octagon designs and is very trendy and fun! What a perfect die for a simple, modern card.
    Stampnk crafty

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  135. GM Sue. Love this one. CraftyClareW

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  136. Hi Sue,
    A great di can see this being used in many ways.
    Love your card bright and cheery.
    Lydia
    X

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  137. I love this die and knew it would be one that I wanted when I first saw the preview Your beautiful sample has made me want it more! Love the clean and simple look. Thank you Sue

    Maggie B from Pyrford xx

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  138. Gorgeous dies, Sue - so useful.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  139. Morning Sue,

    You are sooooooooooo right, this die is so versatile that I can see myself using it on nearly all card genres.

    Love 7 hugs
    Cheryl x aka nuttinanni

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  140. Hi Sue
    Well that's certainly modern, it looks great with the bright colours behind it, perfect for a clean and simple card.
    Love Diane G xxx

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  141. Hi Sue, This is a fantastic die and card so useable. love Jean Z xxx

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  142. Great card and die set sue this wasn't one that jumped out at me first time I saw it but sue I love this card lovely and bright. Laura O Springfield

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  143. Hi Sue, I'm hoping to make more like this, cas type, this year. These for me are the hardest to make as I always seem to need to add more stuff, love bright, happy cards this time of year! Xx

    Frm Jeannie D, Cookstown.

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  144. Beautiful die. Are you going to show us how to make it in you tube? Great job!

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  145. Simple and modern what's not to like

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  146. Hi Sue,

    This is a really striking card and a die I can see being great for the ever-challenging masculine cards!

    Laura K, Buckinghamshire

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  147. This die could be fun to play around with especially for male cards.

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  148. As you say perfect simple card for both men and women a handy one to have in in neutral colours just in case you've forgotten someone and need one even quicker than quick.

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  149. Hi Sue this is such a stylish card I love that die set. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  150. COOL card!
    SUPER COOL die!
    LOVE the geometric design!

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  151. A lovely card and as you say great for male and female cards xx

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  152. Love this perfect for girls guys and kids too!

    Izzy

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  153. This looks like it could be a lot of fun! I can see critters peaking through the holes. Great fun.

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  154. So clean and simple.....very modern, but effective....I can see myself using this wi5 the love and hugs dies froman earlier release.

    Chris’ partner Elizabeth - wonder if he’ll read this ;)

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  155. lovely pure and simple in its simpleness

    FROM CARRON WITH A C IN GLASGOW XX

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  156. A lovely clean, and simple card.
    Jeanette T
    Edinburgh

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  157. Another Fabolous die and stunning card xxx

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  158. Hi Sue,
    Absolutely love the Octogon Border. Most definitely a must have. Great card, simple and very effective!

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  159. Yes this is a MUST for any crafter....loce it. Xxx 💜 xxx

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