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Sunday, 19 January 2020

Papillon Silhouette

Hello there my crafty friends!  Day four begins with a new category called Perfect Portraits.   Designed with a bit of a mixed media feel to it, the Papillon Silhouette is my first foray into this area.  I have to say that I am really pleased with the result.  I wanted something that would allow for a bit more artsy of a look, wasn't really any need for a sentiment or theme and could be done in a number of great background techniques.  Shown here with alcohol inks, I really like the pop of colour against the white die cut.  I hope it appeals to you as well.  Please let me know what you think in your comments.  Do you have a favourite die yet or are you still mulling it over before making any decisions?  We have a very full day with more to come.  The next post will be here at noon today so I am hoping you can join us here again then.  All for now. Sue x


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94 comments:

  1. June Smith19 January 2020 at 06:08

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, hen I first saw this die set I wasn't sure but now having seen your sample I know that this will go into my basket when available. Yes it is different but we like different, thank you for this.

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

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  2. kittyedavies47@gmail.com19 January 2020 at 06:14

    Morning Sue.
    Wow what a beautiful die, thank you.
    This is so very different and, lovely.
    Take care and have fun Kitty Davies.

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  3. Princess Pixie!19 January 2020 at 06:26

    Hi Sue
    I was so intrigued when I first saw these dies. They are so intricate and delicate and I can totally see why you are pleased with the result. They are so different from anything else you’ve done. Gorgeous x
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  4. Steph Cotterill19 January 2020 at 06:36

    Happy Sunday Sue, I'd love to know the thought behind this collection, did you see something whilst out that suddenly gave you an idea so the sketchbook came out? From frames and edgers back in 2017 to stained glass to this, its just amazing. Those like myself that have followed you since the Spellbinder days with the large bows and stick pins are so interested in the story behind your journey into the design chapter and how you get your ideas maybe one day you'll share this on the blog with us, in the meantime I'm really excited to be here for the rest of today's wonderful new dies and samples. This die will most definitely go on my 'Gift list' have a really lovely day xxx

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  5. Handmade by Donna x19 January 2020 at 06:43

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  6. Handmade by Donna x19 January 2020 at 06:46

    Wow Sue this is definitely different to anything else you've done. If I'd of just seen the die I would have been unsure but I love what you've done with it and I've just started a art journal too so would work great with this aswell. I can see why you're pleased, great card x Donna O in Lancashire x

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  7. Denise Bryant19 January 2020 at 06:54

    This is absolutely amazing! Just gorgeous!

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  8. Betty McAlister19 January 2020 at 07:10

    Gorgeous card and die. Love it xx

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  9. Jan on the Fosse19 January 2020 at 07:14

    WOW WOW WOW this die is stunning I too wasn't sure having just seen the die.The card is beautiful.Teenage girls will simply love this.
    Thanks for your inspiration Sue.
    Jan x

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  10. cr@fty19 January 2020 at 07:17

    Good morning Sue
    Please don’t enter me in the draw for this die because as soon as I saw these dies I fell in love with them so I ordered them immediately! Since I’ve received them I can’t stop playing with them they are STUNNING! Your such a clever designer every launch gets better and better and these are so unusual and very eye catching. Your card card is absolutely beautiful! I’m loving experimenting with different background to put behind the image! Thank you for giving me back my mojo it’s been gone for such a longtime.
    Hugs x
    Heather T

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  11. Helen Terry19 January 2020 at 07:22

    Hi Sue gorgeous card and die love the colours it looks scrumptious! Thank you Helen Terry Bishop Auckland xxx

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  12. Pussycats19 January 2020 at 07:26

    Good Morning Sue and all
    May I just say WOW what a stunning sample this morning . Over time you brings us new collections and add something a little different but this die is so stunning , I just love the design and WOW.
    From the first cut you the details you can create from Perfect Portraits and then having all the fun creating backgrounds.
    Wendy , pussycats

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  13. Crafty Vonnie19 January 2020 at 07:31

    Good morning Sue,
    So very different from anything else that you have brought us. A beautiful card & a die set that will definitely be on my wish list. Yvonne xx

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  14. Anonymous19 January 2020 at 07:32

    Hi Sue, what a gorgeous die and so different, I love it. The sample you have made is so beautiful too.

    Barbara V

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  15. Marion Scott19 January 2020 at 07:38

    Hello Sue, wow, this die is so beautiful and your sample is stunning.
    Marion S x

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  16. Anonymous19 January 2020 at 07:40

    My goodness isn't this different
    Elizabeth Bennett

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  17. Barbara Gosden19 January 2020 at 07:48

    Hi Sue
    A beautiful card and fabulous die. What a great idea.
    B xx

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  18. Karen Drew19 January 2020 at 07:49

    Wow!!! Something completely different. Love it
    Luv
    Karen xx

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  19. Pauline Austen19 January 2020 at 07:50

    Morning Sue, what a stunning card. Lovely to have something different every now and then. This die is definitely on my list. Hugs xxx

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  20. carol edwards19 January 2020 at 08:07

    Hello Sue, arty maybe, mixed media too, put together fantastic. I love it Sue. XxCae

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  21. Glennis F19 January 2020 at 08:12

    This is amazing! I love the card too

    glennis in nz

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  22. karenlotty19 January 2020 at 08:18

    I saw a sneak peak of these dies and wasn’t sure too But WOW! The sample does really show it off beautifully
    Karenlotty

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  23. Lisbeth19 January 2020 at 08:28

    Hi Sue. What a really good idea this die is for what is on trend at the moment. Really great for those of us who are not very good at drawing the human form. Love what you have done with it to create the card.

    Lisbeth (from Beckenham)

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  24. Lynne L19 January 2020 at 08:32

    Good morning Sue Beautiful die very different from your norm but that's good
    Lynne L Haverfordwest

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  25. Catherine Lyons19 January 2020 at 08:35

    Fantastic a beautiful die Sue one of my favourites.
    Catherine v94

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  26. Anonymous19 January 2020 at 08:43

    Hi Sue - WOW - I absolutely love this card, it's stunning and the die has to be my very favourite so far. It is amazing, so much detail and so effective. Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  27. Vi Wilkinson19 January 2020 at 08:47

    Hi Sue, Ohhhhh WOW this really looks amazing , wasn't that keen when I saw the die but hey looks fab! Take care Vi.xx

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  28. BridgetCG19 January 2020 at 08:51

    Hi Sue, well I am totally blown away, this die design is pure genius. I love it and your card is just amazing. Have a good day everyone. Bx

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  29. KarinsArtScrap19 January 2020 at 08:51

    wow stunning image die and beautiful card Sue

    Gr Karin

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  30. hazel young19 January 2020 at 08:52

    Gorgeous card and die Sue, very unique xx Hazel Y Nottingham

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  31. Marie P. from Longridge19 January 2020 at 08:54

    Good Morning Sue.
    What can I say? Here I was, sat wallowing in self-pity because my Pat is now in Wisconsin and WOW! I was faced with La La Land tight in front of my eyes. This is so different from anything I have seen before but I can see that some of my Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren will be very impressed when they receive a card from me using this die. Of course the die is now on my 'Must Have' list.
    Thank you Sue.
    Marie P.

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  32. Jackie Meechan19 January 2020 at 09:01

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  33. Jackie Meechan19 January 2020 at 09:02


    Lovely die and gorgeous card as usual, very different and a must-have for teenagers cards, I think they’d love them. Mind you so would I and I am not a teenager but more mature shall we say!
    Hugs
    CraftyJacq
    XX

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  34. Anonymous19 January 2020 at 09:06

    Wow, is there no limit to your talent and inspiration, no there isn't, thank goodness. I can see this on mixed media projects around the home. I love it.
    Hugs Pixie Elf 24. Xxx

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  35. jean.phillips119 January 2020 at 09:15

    Good morning Sue, what a different die this is, I love it! Think these will bevery popular! Live Jean from Corsham xxx

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  36. Ann Topp19 January 2020 at 09:20

    Good Morning Sue. Absolutely stunning card Sue. Like most of us... according to the comments I have just read....I too wasn't sure about them by just looking at the dies . But.... What you have done is fabulous and like everyone else....I also NEED this. Well done on something different for us. Thankyou. Someone is going to be very lucky. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.

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  37. June Horrocks19 January 2020 at 09:23

    Morning sue this is different but it’s lovely I can imagine you with sketch pad sat in the garden and there she was s another gift for us to work with I need this one thank you sue love always
    June horrocks xxxxx june horrocks xxxxxx

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  38. dj from kettering19 January 2020 at 09:48



    Oh wow, Sue, such an unusual die, like the others, wasn't
    too sure, but seeing the finished card, made me realise it's
    potential,



    Doreen x

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  39. Deb E Isle of Wight19 January 2020 at 09:57

    Great start to the day and yet another inspirational die and post. As with others wasn't sure on the die until I saw the post - Stunning and so different. Can see this snipped out as well and used in larger mixed media pieces.

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  40. Netty The Runner19 January 2020 at 10:12

    WOW Sue, this is amazing.
    Annette x

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  41. Anonymous19 January 2020 at 10:16

    Hello Sue
    Wow what a fabulous die and card!
    Someone is going to be very lucky to win this die.
    I can think of quite a few friends who would be over the moon to receive a card like this!
    I am thinking of all the gorgeous backgrounds one could create for this die!!
    Lesley S x
    West Sussex

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  42. rolfi19 January 2020 at 10:27

    Hi Sue,

    that´s a gorgeous card and a stunning motif for a die.

    Rolf xxx

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  43. Crewe Trish19 January 2020 at 10:33

    Hello Sue
    How do you manage to come up with such amazing ideas and techniques. I am new to mixed media but having this die would certainly inspire me to have a go

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  44. CarolT19 January 2020 at 10:45

    A perfect die for many occasions xx

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  45. Magic Maggie19 January 2020 at 11:16

    Ooooo, this is a bit different - the details are amazing. Can't wait to 'meet' more.

    Love

    Maggie (Bendy Yorkite)

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  46. lindyloo12Somerset19 January 2020 at 11:24

    A very different die, which would look great with a plain background or as you have used it with mixed media.

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  47. Muriel19 January 2020 at 11:31

    Hello Sue and all
    Oh I really love this and can imagine using it fir the younger recipients like teenage grandchildren a must have for me
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  48. Margaret R19 January 2020 at 11:35

    A Lovely Unusual die. beautiful card
    Margaret Rogers xx

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  49. Rose in Chester19 January 2020 at 11:38

    Hi Sue,
    Well I must admit, when I saw the die, I thought it was to busy...…………….. But now that I see it "in the flesh" - it's lovely.
    Beautiful card.
    Hugs
    Rose

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  50. Anonymous19 January 2020 at 11:39

    Hi Sue, wow, how different and exciting. I can see my nieces wanting this framed in her room. WakeyL

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  51. Margaret R19 January 2020 at 11:40

    A very unusual and interesting die. I can see this as a picture, framed and on the wall.A welcome addition to anyones collection.
    Margaret Rogers xx

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  52. gwen7019 January 2020 at 11:47

    Wow this die is gorgeous and such a beautiful card xx

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  53. Pat L19 January 2020 at 12:01

    Hi Sue
    Yes it’s very different and very artsy but oh so lovey

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  54. ursula19 January 2020 at 12:03

    I am sure there will be many who like this idea, not for me, but nonetheless a very pretty card Sue...luv Ursula from Verwood xxx

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  55. Kim S19 January 2020 at 12:10

    Such a pretty card, looking forward to seeing the rest of ur new collection

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  56. BenteS19 January 2020 at 12:12

    Wow, how wonderful this die is!
    Love the artsy expression, and can see so many ways to use it :))

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  57. Jeannie19 January 2020 at 12:16

    Hi Sue, if I had to pick from this collection, this would be it, absolutely beautiful and fabulous job you've made of this card, colours, everything, perfect!

    Love, Jeannie.
    😍 xx 😍

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  58. Emily19 January 2020 at 12:25

    Beautiful and and die! You have designed some gorgeous dies.
    emily67

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  59. Tres19 January 2020 at 12:45

    Hi Sue. WOW, WOW, WOW !!! I have never seen you design anything like this before. It is truly AMAZING Sue !!! Absolutely gorgeous !!! I really love both the card and the die set. I can see lots of versatility with this die set. Lots of lovely techniques to play with and make into our own mini masterpieces !!! Thank you for more fab inspiration. Lots of love to you Sue from Tres x x x

    Tres from Orpington x x x

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  60. CraftyJo19 January 2020 at 13:28

    My favourite so far...this one ;)

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  61. Pawprintx419 January 2020 at 13:38

    I probably would not buy this one but it is very pretty when you make a card with it. Just not one I would use myself, however a variety in a collection is a good thing and I bet these dies will be very popular.
    Have a great weekend everyone,
    Stephanie K

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  62. Maria19 January 2020 at 13:45

    Hi Sue.
    A beautiful card and such a pretty silhouette to
    make some pretty cards with.
    Maria from Sweden x

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  63. Tressa19 January 2020 at 13:49

    Strewth! This is gorgeous.

    Teresa

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  64. theresa w19 January 2020 at 14:18

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Wow what a wonderful die x she's stunning with her beautiful butterflies x I love her x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  65. Kay19 January 2020 at 14:24

    Hello all
    I have fallen in love with this die. Such a different idea and the card is a great example.
    Kay (crazy cat lady)

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  66. Dawn Holben19 January 2020 at 14:41

    I must admit when i saw a preview of this i wasn't really sure but now i have seen it cut out it looks totally amazing. The detail is stunning and better than any silhouette die i have ever seen x

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  67. Alice (scrAPpamondo)19 January 2020 at 14:43

    Ooooohhhh.... This new die is just stunning and outstanding!! Absolutely LOVE this girl silhouette with the amazing butterflies!! You are so clever, such amazing release is this! Very different and perfectly designed!

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  68. Rosie19 January 2020 at 15:17

    VOW Sue this has to be my favourite die. It is just perfect and so versatile. Your card is gorgeous too...Love Rosie from Chorley. .xxx

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  69. Karen Hasheck19 January 2020 at 15:42

    Oh wow Sue- you knocked it out of the park with this release! This silhouette with butterflies is amazing and a must have for sure!

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  70. Eunice from Edmonton19 January 2020 at 16:20

    Absolutely gorgeous Sue, this card is amazing!!! This die is so inspiring!!!!

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  71. Jayona19 January 2020 at 16:31

    So pretty and so different to regular dies.

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  72. Susan Battensby19 January 2020 at 16:36

    Absolutely gorgeous Sue, so different and very beautiful
    x

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  73. Snuffy Snoo19 January 2020 at 17:03

    Hi Sue
    Wow, so beautiful...what a great idea, so different!!
    Hugs
    Sam Salter (snuffypsnoo)
    xxxxxxxxxx

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  74. Janet in Menston19 January 2020 at 17:17

    Great new die idea, love this one

    Janet in Menston

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  75. Suzzette Yandle19 January 2020 at 17:21

    Such a marvelous large silhouette die to have fun playing with colors and mixed media with it and adding that special background. Miss Papillon has a lovely profile and is mesmerizing in her presence. What teenage girl would not love this card made for her? This die is so different than what us crafters are used to seeing from your releases. Different, but oh so beautiful. Well done. Hugs

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  76. Kirstie Black19 January 2020 at 17:32

    Definitely a different die. Think it will have many uses. Engineergirl x

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  77. Jean Z19 January 2020 at 17:42

    Hi Sue, Beautiful die and card, love Jean Z xxx

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  78. Tooth Fairy Jo19 January 2020 at 18:06

    Hello Sue,
    What a brilliant and unique die. It's definitely on my wish list, in fact it's gone up to pole position!
    Tooth Fairy Jo. xxx

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  79. Yorkie girl 19 January 2020 at 18:17

    Hi Sue
    Well I isn’t this a departure from the Sue Wilson we all know and love 💔
    Not to sure about it yet but your card is as always a winner
    You take care my friend
    Theresa G

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  80. sued9919 January 2020 at 18:38

    This is so different and it’s really lovely. X

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  81. Arlyn19 January 2020 at 18:45

    Evening Sue, Wow, how different of you. This is not the Sue Wilson I expect. Are you branching out into something completely different. Beautiful, girly just don't know if its something I could use too often. A

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  82. Karen K19 January 2020 at 18:49

    Hi Sue
    This die is absolutely stunning. The card really shows it off.
    Love
    Karen in Telford xx

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  83. Jackie T19 January 2020 at 19:27

    Hi Sue this is a stunning card I love it. That die set is amazing. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  84. CCM19 January 2020 at 19:43

    What a brilliant design!
    Detailed and delicate,the Papillon Silhouette is a breath of fresh air.The butterflies can be cut out to use on their own adding to the versatility of this amazing die.Love it.

    Hugs from cold Toronto to you all,
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  85. Susan Foster Croydon19 January 2020 at 21:13

    This is really different and will be great to have a play with!
    Susan Foster

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  86. Joan McKevitt19 January 2020 at 21:35

    Oh, my goodness, Sue.....that is absolutely stunning!!! I have never seen a die like this before....so beautiful! Nanny Jo N Ireland

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  87. Barbara19 January 2020 at 21:45

    Amazing card Sue!!!!!!!!
    Really unusual style of die, totally unique, love it !!!

    Barbara in Carnwath

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  88. Karenladd19 January 2020 at 22:00

    This die would encourage a lot of creative backgrounds and has such a unique style to it. I would have a ball trying different techniques to combine with the die cut.

    karenladd

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  89. Robin Sachs20 January 2020 at 03:34

    Hi Sue,
    Absolutely love the card and the die. I have to add this to my collection
    XOXO
    Robin from Riverside

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  90. Carole Eaton20 January 2020 at 11:39

    Very different,but I love it. So many possibilities

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  91. AndreaH20 January 2020 at 13:05

    Gorgeous lady! Love your background but the background could be done in many ways and it's great to experiment. Like you I think I'd let the lady steal the show.
    Andrea Brighton UK xxx

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  92. SHartl21 January 2020 at 00:54

    This looks so beautiful against your colorful background. I like that I could cut some of the butterflies out to use separately too.

    shartl cardmaker

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  93. sandyh21 January 2020 at 07:35

    How Beautiful

    sandyh(hull)

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  94. Crafty Cruiser22 January 2020 at 14:54

    Absolutely gorgeous!
    Doreen R

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