Perspectives

Hi bloggers!  More Perspective dies, but this time in a circular form!  You can use either the positive or the negative version to create stunning cards or other projects.  With the first two circular designs in this category being Thank You and Happy Birthday, I am sure that you will find lads of reasons to have a play with these!  They are just so useful!  Don't worry, I have filmed a bunch of videos showcasing these designs and all the fun things that you can do with them!  Please leave a comment if you would like to be entered into the drawing to win either of these sets.  The next blog post is scheduled for 3pm, so please pop back by to see what else I have in store for you!  All for now, Sue x

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Perspectives

Hello!  Introducing my new line called "Perspectives."  They are so named because the die cut gives you either a positive or a negative that can be used, so it just depends on your perspective! There is no fallaway pieces from the main die so the word "Happy" comes out of the die without leaving anything that needs to be cleaned out of the die (if that makes sense).  There is no waste.  With the Perspective dies, I have also included other word plaques with can be used to cut out of your card or as in the case of the smaller ones, can be used to cut the word out of the letters from the main die.  These are definitely a concept that may need to be demoed in order to see the full potential, but I just know that you will have great fun using them!  Leave a comment to be entered into the drawing for either of these two die sets!  Please join me here at 12 noon for the next blog post today.  All for now, Sue x

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New Zealand Collection

Hello there and welcome back!  The last post for today and the final die set in the New Zealand Collection.  This is the Wellington die set.   Shown here in it's simplicity, just using the decorative cutting dies as layered apertures, this die set is beautiful in it's floral design.  I think you will reach for it time and time again, I know I did!  If you would like a chance to win this set, just leave your comment on this post.  Do you have a favourite die yet?  I would love to hear.  That is it for today, but I have a surprise to show you in the morning.  The fun begins at 6am with a brand new concept die category.  I hope to see you then!  All for now, Sue c

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New Zealand Collection

Hi crafters!  Two beautiful dies are being introduced during this blog post.   First from the the New Zealand Collection, we have the  Auckland die set, shown here.  This die makes a stunning background or focal element.  The other die that is up on offer this post is the Hamilton die set.  The Hamilton is a smaller die, perfect for those of you that prefer smaller cards, but it is equally at home as a feature when used with other die sets.  Leave a comment to be entered into this drawing.  The final post for today is scheduled for 6pm.  Please join us back here then if you are able!  All for now, Sue x

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New Zealand Collection

Hello bloggers!  I am showcasing a sort of new idea this post and that is a Noble Border die.  This is the New Zealand Noble Border die.  It is a beautiful border designed in a wider format.  Ordinarily, I would need to cut four or more border dies to create a background, but as you can see, two of these fill the background nicely!  I have long wanted to design a really wide border and I am just over the moon with the way it has come out!  Please leave a comment to be entered into this drawing.  I will be back here at 3pm for the next scheduled post.  Hope to see you here!  All for now, Sue x

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New Zealand Collection

Good morning all!  Another country collection is up for grabs, this time the New Zealand Collection.  Shown here, the New Zealand background has a beautiful floral pierced effect in the outermost part with stunning detail in the centre that can be used in so many ways.  Another die set up for grabs on this post is the New Zealand tag.  Rather than doing a border corner tag set, I thought I would mix it up a bit and offer the tag die by itself.  The tag is a great size to be focal or used as an addition to other die sets so it is very versatile.  If you would like a chance to win either of these sets, just leave a comment.  Don't forget to make your name memorable so as not to get it mixed up with anyone else.  I have also added the Pinterest button at the bottom of each post, so please feel free to add any of these designs to your pin boards.  The next blog post will go live at 12 noon.  I do hope that you can join us back here then!  All for now, Sue x

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Frames & Tags

Hello all!  Today's last post is featuring a few of my favourite go to dies!  These are part of my Frames and Tags category and they are called the Lauren die set and the Maggie die set!  Shown here is the lovely Maggie die, just wait until you see some of the beautiful close up detail on this set, it is truly stunning!  I cannot tell you how often I used these in samples, they really are my "go to" die sets.  Just leave me a comment and I will be happy to enter your name in the drawing to win this one!  We kick off at 6am tomorrow.  I hope to see you back here then!  All for now, Sue x

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Australian Collection

Hi there my crafty friends!  Welcome back!  This post is showcasing the new Sydney die set.  It is elegant and stylish, easy to use with so many other designs.  It looks great by itself as I have done with this sample or layered up with other die sets.  I think you will find it is a die you will reach for time and time again!  You only need to leave a comment on this post if you would like to have a chance to win this one.   The last post of the day is scheduled to go live at 6pm so please join us back here then.  I know you will love what you see!  All for now, Sue x 

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Australian Collection

Hi bloggers!  More Australian Collection with this post showcasing the new Melbourne die set and the Brisbane die set.  This card features the Melboune die as the focal element.  It is a lovely design with six dies that allow you to make multi layered cards and mix and match with other designs, as does the Brisbane die set, which is smaller in design for those wishing to make smaller cards or use it to layer up with larger die sets.  Leave a comment if you would like a chance to win either of these dies.   I have also included the "pin it" button on each post, please feel free to save any of the cards or dies to your Pinterest boards!   The next post will go up on the blog at 3pm, don't be late!  All for now, Sue x

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2016 Die Release Launch -- Australian Collection

Hello crafters!  Welcome to the first die launch of 2016!  I've decided to start with my Australian Collection.  First up is the Australian Background and the Border, Corner tag die set.  As always, one set of each of the new dies will be given away.  There are 31 new dies this release so lots of chances to win one.  Just leave a comment to be entered into the drawing.  One comment per blog post, but please feel free to enter a comment on each and every post.  As I always ask, please sign your comments with more than just a first name otherwise there may be more than one person that claims the die prize.  Use a last initial, a surname, a city such as Jane in Essex, etc.  or an funny alias, just something that says it is you and only you.  I will draw the die winners and announce it on Monday Feb. 1st,  Shown here is the Australian Background used in several levels on this card. It does make an elegant card though, don't you think?   Although the border, corner tag is not shown here, you will likely see it used with later dies.  The next blog post is set for 12 noon, hope to see you back here!  All for now, Sue x

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Thinking Of You

Good Sunday morning all!  I had a request for this card and thought it would make a nice addition to a Sunday blog post!  I decided to go with a black and white colour scheme since it seemed to go well with the retro feel to this card.  I used the Intertwining Circle mini Striplet and cut it twice out of white and one out of black card.  I backed each of the striplets with the opposite colour that I cut them in.  Next I used just the outer cutting die to cut three even boxes in another piece of coconut white card.  I added mounting foam to the back to raise it on to another piece of white card.  I recessed each of the striplets into the cut outs, alternating the colours to create my background.  I cut the Zoe die out of black and backed it with black then cut the centre out to create a frame.  I stamped my sentiment then seated the frame over it and added it to the centre of the card.  I completed the card with black and white mats and my usual pierced edge.  The finished dimensions are 8" x  9" in size.

The winners of this week's Comment Game are:

Chris Curry!!!
Hazel Young!!!
June Horrocks!!!

Congratulations!  Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your prize.

Just a little note, but tomorrow starts the first die launch for 2016 on the blog.  You may have seen them already on some of your favourite shop's websites.  I will be giving away one of each of the die designs like always.  Hope to see you there, the fun starts at 6am!   All for now, Sue x

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Blending Old and New

Hi crafters!  Don't put away your older die designs!  Mix and match them with newer collections to create fabulous results!  Here the Spanish Collection is paired with a newer Striplet and flower!

The winner of the Wednesday Card Giveaway is:

DeeDee7770!!!

Congratulations!  Please email me at americansue1@gmail.com to confirm your address and claim your card.

 The finished dimensions are 7" x  8 3/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x