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.
Hello Sue and all Another of your classic steam punk but definitely not grungy cards, really like them. The background looks fabulous too Hugs Muriel x
Hi Sue. Joy oh Joy, it maybe steampunk but a breath of fresh air after completing my final order yesterday I really feel a weight has been lifted and I could do a happy dance all the way to YouTube to watch you put this together, until you get up close you wouldn't realise it had little cogs, I feel my cogs have stopped turning, maybe a little WD40 will help. Why do people insist on having family members names on a card, can't they imagin each of the 4 Gingerbread 'people' are mum,dad, child 1 and child 2 !!! It's so lovely to have started my day with your beautiful creations before heading off to make cards that sometimes I don't think 'work' but they get what they ask for, so thank you Sue for some normality. Have a great day xxx
The cogs look good in green. Patina is green, ish, right. I wonder if I cut the cogs from a bronze pearl card and tipped them with something in the patina range. Does anybody have any suggestions for reviving a pot of glitter kiss? Both the green and red just leave a gritty trail, hardly any color. I tried spritzing inside the pot, then sealing it, but the results were no better. Boiling water? Stir?
I’ve been working hard on my holiday cards and making very slow progress. I’m starting to think that the key to success is arriving at a design that delivers the most wow per erg. Also, each step is so easily imagined, but then everything else happens — you can’t get the package open, the thing drops behind the table, the scissors or pokey tool that you JUST HAD IN YOUR HAND is nowhere to be found, cranking the Platinum so much causes a pile to fall off the edge, a telephone solicitor calls, the sentiment die you were going to use isn’t in its package so where is it? Growling stomach can be ignored but not feeling faint and nauseous. What happened to the rest of the best green? Have to cut more wax paper, find another roll of tape, reink the pad, How did I put that die facing away from the paper? Growling stomach again. The cat, tired of being put off, walks directly into Project Central and sits down. If only we could suspend intake and elimination until the cards are done. And finally, day is done when you wake up from the little nap you took while cranking the machine out and back. But the next morning it’s fun to see how everything came out.
Morning Sue,I also agree with everyone that your steampunk wreath is so pretty but it could have additional accessories on for those crafters who want a more traditional wreath, such as holly leavesetc. I personally wouldn't change a thing. Hugs xx Pauline
Good Morning Sue. Lovely lovely card today Sue. I was never a big fan of the steam punk sets but you converted me at the industrial chic launch...... since then I have loved them .... and this is no exeption. I love it and I also love how easy you have made it look in the video.... Well done Sue and Thankyou. Donita you have just described my every day.... each time I walk into my craft room. I begin to think now that .....if all goes smoothly...... then something is wrong. Lol. Keep up the good work. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds
Good Morning Sue and all Stunning card this morning and such different style with the steampunk for a christmas card. Lisa did a brilliant job last night showing of the dies. Thank you for creating the video. crafty hugs to all , Wendy
Good morning Sue and all. I'm not a lover of steampunk really but the present card manages to look elegant with your magic touch Sue. Donita, you have expertly covered a day of my life(minus the cat) I still have the family cards to do and my craft room looks like a disaster area! Have a great week-end. Marie P.
Hi Sue Only you can make steampunk look elegant but it’s just not me. Donita thanks for making us smile, your description of a day in the life is brilliant xx
Hi Sue Only you can come up with steampunk Christmas dies lol! I love steampunk and today’s card ticks all the boxes thanks for sharing. Hugs x Heather T
I am not much for Steampunk but a Sue Wilson version is quite pleasing. Donita, thank you for the chuckle. I also seem to have "progressive stamping/ card making episodes....up and down with many interruptions (old doggie going in and out and supplies in three rooms). BUT we love it and it all works eventually. I am done with Christmas cards for this year. I packed up my stamps and have a few extras for that person who never sent a card before this year. Everyone, have a wonderful weekend. Still gloomy muck here. Will the sun ever come back?? Stephanie K SC/USA
51 comments:
Hello Sue and all
Another of your classic steam punk but definitely not grungy cards, really like them. The background looks fabulous too
Hugs
Muriel x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a really lovely card today, the wreath looks amazing, as does the background.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue. Joy oh Joy, it maybe steampunk but a breath of fresh air after completing my final order yesterday I really feel a weight has been lifted and I could do a happy dance all the way to YouTube to watch you put this together, until you get up close you wouldn't realise it had little cogs, I feel my cogs have stopped turning, maybe a little WD40 will help. Why do people insist on having family members names on a card, can't they imagin each of the 4 Gingerbread 'people' are mum,dad, child 1 and child 2 !!! It's so lovely to have started my day with your beautiful creations before heading off to make cards that sometimes I don't think 'work' but they get what they ask for, so thank you Sue for some normality. Have a great day xxx
Love those steampunk Christmas dies of yours.
The wreath looks great, and the bow is so pretty :))
Morning Sue.
Thank you a very pretty card and, a great video.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
The cogs look good in green. Patina is green, ish, right. I wonder if I cut the cogs from a bronze pearl card and tipped them with something in the patina range. Does anybody have any suggestions for reviving a pot of glitter kiss? Both the green and red just leave a gritty trail, hardly any color. I tried spritzing inside the pot, then sealing it, but the results were no better. Boiling water? Stir?
I’ve been working hard on my holiday cards and making very slow progress. I’m starting to think that the key to success is arriving at a design that delivers the most wow per erg. Also, each step is so easily imagined, but then everything else happens — you can’t get the package open, the thing drops behind the table, the scissors or pokey tool that you JUST HAD IN YOUR HAND is nowhere to be found, cranking the Platinum so much causes a pile to fall off the edge, a telephone solicitor calls, the sentiment die you were going to use isn’t in its package so where is it? Growling stomach can be ignored but not feeling faint and nauseous. What happened to the rest of the best green? Have to cut more wax paper, find another roll of tape, reink the pad, How did I put that die facing away from the paper? Growling stomach again. The cat, tired of being put off, walks directly into Project Central and sits down. If only we could suspend intake and elimination until the cards are done. And finally, day is done when you wake up from the little nap you took while cranking the machine out and back. But the next morning it’s fun to see how everything came out.
Keep your embossing powder dry.
Donita
Morning Sue,I also agree with everyone that your steampunk wreath is so pretty but it could have additional accessories on for those crafters who want a more traditional wreath, such as holly leavesetc. I personally wouldn't change a thing. Hugs xx Pauline
Hello Sue lovely card with a grungy wreath. Watched Lisa last night using lots of grungy things always interesting.xx
Donita you've just described a day in the life of a crafty especially if you change the cat for a dog. Gave me a smile even at this early hour.
Hi Sue
A lovely card, not the least bit grungy. Enjoy the weekend.
B xx
Hello Sue, a lovely card.
Marion S x
Beautiful,bright Christmas card using these dies.
Morning Sue, lovely steampunk card, just going to watch the video now. Love Jean xxx
Great card today.
Michele
Fabulous card Sue xx Hazel
Hi Sue, lovely card. love Jean Z xxx
Hello Sue, a really fab and funky Christmas card. Love it. Have a good day everyone. Bx
Good Morning Sue. Lovely lovely card today Sue. I was never a big fan of the steam punk sets but you converted me at the industrial chic launch...... since then I have loved them .... and this is no exeption. I love it and I also love how easy you have made it look in the video....
Well done Sue and Thankyou.
Donita you have just described my every day.... each time I walk into my craft room. I begin to think now that .....if all goes smoothly...... then something is wrong. Lol. Keep up the good work. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds
Hi Sue - a great fun card and although not a steampunk fan I can definitely see the merits of these dies. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx
so beautiful and great idea Sue
gr karin
Steampunk doesn’t have to be grungy as you have shown on this lovely and elegant card.
Teresa
Morning Sue,
Not a steampunk fan myself but the card is lovely.
Lydia
X
Love my steampunk sue since I won a die from you I’m hooked thank you sue this wreath is brill
Love always June horrocks xxxxxxx
Good morning Sue,
Lovely card today with your beautiful steampunk wreath. Yvonne xx
Good Morning Sue and all
Stunning card this morning and such different style with the steampunk for a christmas card. Lisa did a brilliant job last night showing of the dies. Thank you for creating the video.
crafty hugs to all , Wendy
Good morning Sue and all.
I'm not a lover of steampunk really but the present card manages to look elegant with your magic touch Sue.
Donita, you have expertly covered a day of my life(minus the cat) I still have the family cards to do and my craft room looks like a disaster area!
Have a great week-end.
Marie P.
Lovely card. Hugs MERRY BERRY 2.xxx
I can’t make my mind up about steampunk, but this card looks very pretty.
Annette x
Another great post and love seeing this complete range of dies on Hochanda and what Lisa is doing with them.
I love this card. It has that Christmassy feel but is slightly unusual . X
love your pretty steampunk look xx
Hi Sue
Only you can make steampunk look elegant but it’s just not me.
Donita thanks for making us smile, your description of a day in the life is brilliant xx
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
Hi Sue, love this card, so pretty and also I think elegant, even though it is steampunk.
Barbara V
Hi Sue, an unusual Christmas card. I am not a fan of steampunk but you do make it look elegant and pretty.
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes
Another beautiful card today
Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx
Have a lovely day all
Love
Hunnymummy54 from MK
xxx
Pretty card, despite the steam punk!
Doreen R
Hi Sue
I'm not a lover of steam punk but I really like this card !that was a surprise.
Thank you
Best wishes
Karen M
Hi Sue
Only you can come up with steampunk Christmas dies lol! I love steampunk and today’s card ticks all the boxes thanks for sharing.
Hugs x
Heather T
Love Steampunk, love this card :)
Brilliant card for a Steampunker
Hi Sue,
A lovely little card.
Thank you for the demo.
Véronique L
This card is a ‘pretty’ steampunk, even though the two words don’t normally go together! Only you could do that Sue!
I am not much for Steampunk but a Sue Wilson version is quite pleasing.
Donita, thank you for the chuckle. I also seem to have "progressive stamping/ card making episodes....up and down with many interruptions (old doggie going in and out and supplies in three rooms). BUT we love it and it all works eventually. I am done with Christmas cards for this year. I packed up my stamps and have a few extras for that person who never sent a card before this year.
Everyone, have a wonderful weekend. Still gloomy muck here. Will the sun ever come back??
Stephanie K
SC/USA
Plain and simple, but beautiful with the added gilding polish and glitter kiss...thank you Sue...luv Ursula xx
Hi Sue,
Beautiful steampunk wreath, steampunk is not my thing really but Sue you make them look so nice not grungy at all.
Cheers,
Di B. x
Tasmania.
Hi Sue, I love this !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Hi Sue this is a stunning card. Have a great weekend. Take care. Hugs Jackie
Hi Sue, Only you could make steampunk look this good, Thank you for your inspiration. Hugs Brenda xxx
Fabulous card Sue. A quickie too xx
Hi Sue,
absolutely fabulous...............
Hugs, Rose
Hi Sue. Watched the video and then forgot to comment. Love the card and especially the background.
Lisbeth
Beautiful card sue. Laura o Springfield
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