Thursday 22 June 2017

Festive Collection


Good morning all!  Welcome to the final day of the 2017 Christmas die blog launch! We are showcasing two dies during this blog post; the Pine Cone & Greenery and the Merry Little Christmas die.  Shown together here, you can see how they can make a stunning Christmas card with very little effort.  The Pine Cone and Greenery set is sure to be the perfect finishing touches to all your festive cards and projects.  While the Merry Little Christmas is a great sentiment and focal element.  Just leave a comment on this post and your name will go into the drawing to win one of these dies.  The next post will be online at 12 noon today.  All for now, Sue x


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Pam said...

Well Sue, you have started the final day of launch with blast off. Beautiful dies and card. The script is gorgeous and I love the pine cones and fir branches
It's sad to think today will be the final day but your new collection had been so well previewed and loved by all, you must feel extremely proud of your achievements. I know in the many weeks to come you will continue to give us inspiration through your daily card s and hopefully some videos too. Thank you Sue, you give us so much.
Looks like the hot weather is back this morning, sorry Scitland, I know the Highlands were zero temperature yesterday.
Hope everyone is well.
Carmen, how is the Kid doing now.
To all going on holidays have a brilliant time.
Daily hugs to all, special ones for poorly and missing friends.

JAO said...

Great card Sue.

Dragonsnap2 said...

Wow what a fabulous start to the final day. I love this card - definitely my kind of thing and again the dies are so versatile. Pine cones are great at Christmas but also useful the rest of the year. Thanks Sue.
Thoughts and prayers to all.
Crafty hugs.
D xx

Pat said...

Hi Sue
Love your card and these dies are amazing. I must have the pine cone and greenery die, it is beautiful. I now have lots of inspiration for my Christmas cards and may start making a few soon
Pat x

Snuffy Snoo said...

Hi Sue
Wow!...I totally love this card!! I might use a design similar to this for one of my Christmas card designs this year!
I adore these dies
Love
Sam
xxxx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh wow what a way to start the last day of the blog launch, those fir branches and pine cones look wonderful, I love the words to because you can use them as they are or just out what you want, the background die is wonderful on this sample too, Pam you expressed our thoughts exactly with your comments. It will be sad to see it finish later today but I know we have some video's coming our way and am looking forward to them.

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

Jan on the Fosse said...

Hi Sue
Wow. What a beautiful card. The background is gorgeous and I love the design of the pine cone die.
Jan x

Kim Dibben said...

Fabulous card Sue xx you can never have too many sentiment dies and you've made some great ones this time xx love Kim D

Geordie Jan said...

Hi Sue, another lovely card, love the wording on this one, started singing Christmas songs and its only June !! x

Patricia said...

Good morning Sue,
Great card to start the day, live it.
That script Die is a definite must have.
Have a great day
Patricia xxx

cr@fty said...

Good morning Sue
I love the font and the sentiment! The pine cones are gorgeous. I had my woodland creatures dies with matching stamps yesterday and Wow there are so many cute woodland creatures in the set. I also had the tree die but I have to go out today and can't play with them until later!!!
Hugs x
Heather T

Bluefairy4U said...

Good morning Sue,
Another beautiful card, love the pine cones. Would definitely love to win this die.
Hoe your not sweltering in this heat Take care. Big hugs Jo xxx

Denise Bryant said...

Love all that layering and the pretty pinecones! Gorgeous card! Beautiful sentiment die also!
DeniseB in CA

Steph Cotterill said...

Morning Sue, a lot more of a comfortable morning too thank goodness, can't get into a proper festive mood unless I'm wearing layers of jumpers lol good job I'm not Down Under or I'd be completely scuffered lol. So anyway enough of the pointless nonsense today's first sample is adorable, we now have cone dies rather than the 'accessory cones' and I'm thrilled to bits to add them to MY list, these little finishing touches are just what is needed as are the sentiment dies to complete out projects. If this is the first of the last, then the last will be a wonderful finale to one heck of a launch ! It's been so nice to see names I remember from years ago and for whatever the reason you stopped posting please come back as you were all part of the early days Particraft and it made me smile when I noticed your names, I won't mention you personally as you know who you are if you read my comment.
Anyway I've said my piece, all that needs to be done is send love n hugs to you Sue, and we have a lunch date at 12 ☺ xxx

P Austen said...

You haven't disappointed us Sue. Wonderful sentiment and those pine cones are gorgeous and useful all year round. You have got my creative juices flowing already andvI haven't even had my coffee yet. Lovely card. Hugs xx P Austen

Nanny JooJoo from sunny Scunny said...

Good morning Sue,

I've really enjoyed following the last few days of launches. Today is another beauty. The pine cones are set off beautifully by the lovely background die once again. Another lavish looking card.

Thank you for sharing.

Love Nanny JooJoo from sunny Scunny xx

Jan.moogie said...

stunning card Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Annie Stamps said...

Two lovely sets to start the day Sue. I love the greenery they will be useful all year round. The sentiment is a lovely mixed font that can easily be snipped to make other words............ Annie P xxx

Val Jones said...

Hi Sue, beautiful card.
Just love the sentiment and the pines cones will be a great addition to my stash.
Love Val in Spain xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, another gorgeous card and dies. I love the Pune cones.

Barbara V

Crafty Cruiser said...

Everything about this is beautiful - such useful 'finishing touches' to start the final day. Looking forward to seeing more of your creations today in what has been an amazing launch.
Doreen R

Unknown said...

Morning sue,
Thank you this is a very lovely card and great die sets.
Take care kitty

Barbara (C) said...

I like the font of the sentiment die. One of my favourite dies in this latest release. Congratulations on yet another superb collection Sue and team.....BarbaraC

BridgetCG said...

Hi Sue, two beautiful dies, love them both, but especially the sentiment die. You card is lovely and the background works so well with them, especially with the circular element for the sentiment. Have a great day all. Bx

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
Perfect is the only way to describe this card how can you top it but I know you will.Hugs to everyone.

hazel young said...

Gorgeous card and dies Sue x xhazel young

CraftySuetoo said...

Good morning Sue. It's hard to believe that we are at the final day of your launch. You've shown your collection to perfection and I hope that you are very proud of your creativity. The pine cones and fir branches are lovely and the sentiment is perfect. Thank you for all your hard work. Hugs to all. Sue xxx

Unknown said...

Morning Sue,
Looks like another hot day here.
A beautiful card to start the day those pine cones are a must.
Catherine V94 xx


alimecca said...

Hi Sue,
You have certainly got the final day of the launch off to a brilliant start. Love both of these. The sentiment is such a lovely font and so cheerful. The pine cones and fir branches will be so useful and together they are fantastic as your stunning card shows. Love and hugs to all, Alison xx

Evis M said...

Hi Sue.
A simple yet effective card.
The dies will be so useful on all Christmas cards.
Regards,
Evis McCarthy.

Yvonne19856 said...

Morning Sue and all who follow.
Well what can I say other than stunning. This is a beautiful card and the dies are just brilliant. I am curious about your beautiful font on your sentiments. Is it your own writing or have you used a specific font. I Don't suppose I will get to know the answer, but I still curious nevertheless. Have a great day everyone. Xxx

June Horrocks said...

Morning sue these dies are awsum and your card is brill you must be so proud this is a beautiful collection everyone loves it

See you later love always June horrocks xxxxxx

Chris Curry said...

How lovely to start the final day with such a gorgeous card. I love everything about it, the background die and cones are perfect, but I especially love the sentiment. It makes you want to sing that special Christmas song as soon as you read it ! Thank you Sue. Xx

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue,
A great start to the final day of your launch! The pine cone die is an absolute must have, I love the touch of glitter that you have added. Gorgeous card.x
Janice K AC Bucks

Netty The Runner said...

Fabulous card, love everything about it. Haven't got the pine cone, I can feel an order coming on.
Annette x

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, This is a beautiful 'frosty' card, I adore the pine cones and here portrayed with glittery frost on them, and the sentiment is really lovely.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Pussycats said...

Good Morning Sue and all .. A Wow card this morning to start the end of Christmas dies ,.think I think the pine corn and merry little sentiment work so well With the twinkle star frame. The twinkle frame is one of my favourites and works so well with todays collections....... Wendy

Marion Scott said...

Stunning card Sue, very elegant. Your pine cone and greenery is beautiful and is going on my must have list.
Marion S x

Unknown said...

Hi Sue beautiful card and dies
Denise X

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue. A great start to the last day. These pine cones will be so useful and the sentiment has such a lovely font

Love Rosemarie Fishlock X X

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A lovely card and dies.
B xx

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Absolutely stunning card, love the sentiment and the pine cones are a lovely finishing touch especially with the hint of glitter. Echoing all that Pam said Sue, you're the best xxx

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat L, Belfast

rosiejt said...

Another lovely card. I do like the greenery.

nattyboots said...

Hi Sue
A very beautiful card ,i love the fir cones and the sentiment is a must have for me .

Pam you always say it so well so i will echo you again today.

Andrew is all packed up and ready to go , the ferry is at 12 midday , he is just popping into the Hospital to make sure his tube { Andrew calls it a pick line } is all nice and clean and will give no trouble .

Have a lovely day everyone and try to stay cool.

Elaine H X

Laura O said...

Great card sue love the sentiment so useful. The cones are brilliant. Laura O Springfield

Sandy G said...

Hi Sue
Lovely card. Both sets are gorgeous but especially the sentiment die. Such a lovely font. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.

TDQ Karen said...

That's a lovely sentiment die and I really like the layout as it will be used in several ways. And the pretty pine cones are beautiful too very realistic xxx

Yvonne H said...

Good morning Sue,
Lovely card & the sentiment is a beautiful font. The pine cones are so realistic. Yvonne xx

hollyberry said...

Two great dies but particularly love the pine ones.

Debra Kenworthy said...

Great pinecone set and really lovely sentiment used to make a gorgeous card! Debra x

PharmacyMichele said...

Fantastic card, love the pine cones and the background looks brilliant.

Michele

Anonymous said...

Love the pine cone set, Sue, and also a fan of the gorgeous font on the sentiments. Great card, nice start to the day.
Where's the sun??! Quite a relief to have - cooler.... Pets will be relieved too.
Wishing Andrew a happy few days with his besties.
Hugs to all.

'P' in Wales

Croquet Queen x said...

Good Morning Sue,

Superb Card!
I have the pine boughs from a few years back and use them EVERY year on my cards and this new set, including pine cones will compliment them beautifully indeed, so they have just rocketed to second on my 'immediately' list. Only second I hear you say, aah alas yes, my favourite so far still has to be the remarkable Radiating Star, and I say so far, because with still three posts to go anything can happen!!
I'm relishing the prospect of the goodies yet to come! See you at noon!

Krafty Runner x

Betty McAlister said...

Morning Sue. Beautiful Christmasy card to start the last day. These dies will be a great addition to our crafty stashes. Xx

Ann Topp said...

Good Morning Sue. Lovely Christmassy dies. Another lovely set of dies from your new Christmas collection. Someone is going to be very lucky. Good luck with the launch Sue. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

Mavis L said...


Good Morning. Yet another delightful card t star the day. Mavis : x

NannaShaz said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes,

What a lovely start the last day of the Christmas dies, love those fir branches and pine cones they are really cute and look lovely, I love the Script in the word die, and I love the background die that is a definite must have.

I reiterate all Pam said and send love and healing hugs to all
Have a lovely day#
Sharon
xxx

granny sue said...

Hi Sue. These two dies along with my favourite of your new collection make the type of Christmas card I love. SueL x

Clai01 said...

Love the sentiment and the card, the pine cone looks fantastic with the background also, giving space to say what the card means. x

Yorks butterfly said...

Morning Sue, another two lovely dies to start this last day. I was not sure how the Pine Cone and Greenery Die would work, but I think they are great having seen them on a card. I love the Twinkle Star Frame I think it is one of my favourites
Wendyx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Beautiful card and die.
Greetje

Carolyn B said...


Another lovely card Sue. The dies are great, you can't have too many if these 'extras'

Carolyn B from Lincoln

Anonymous said...

GM Sue. Love both of these. CraftyClareW

sandieann21 said...

Such a lovely card. Great sentiment.

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Sue
What a lovely card for the start of the last day. Love the pine cones and the matching greenery. It sets off the Merry Little Christmas die a treat.

The Craft Bucket said...

Fabulous, love the sentiment, love it. Love Jane the Craft Bucket x

BenteS said...

Love your card :))
Beautiful dies!

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Lovely card These two die set are great they will be so useful for making cards

Christmas wreath's and garlands the sentiment is lovely and so neat to fit cards etc

Hugs to all

Annx without an "e"

Dipstick said...

Hi Sue and everyone. Love these 2 dies . I have the pine bough and twigs but love the pine cones in this lovely card.. Elaine hope Andrew has a lovely time. Happy birthday Donita. Love and hugs to all and Crewe Trish and Carmen and the kid and Pam. Xxxxxxxxxxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - what a great addition these pine cones are to Christmas displays and the sentiment is one of my favourites as the song comes straight to mind. Such a great background too. A great start to the day.
YvonneMayxx

Rosie said...

Another favourite die of mine....and a stunning card to go with it....just beautiful
Love Rosie from Chorley...xxx

Yorkie girl said...

Good morning Sue and everyone
Oh my how could it be the last day already what a wonderful collection you have given us
I for one will be looking forward to using them well the ones I can afford before Christmas lol
Sue today's card is absolutely gorgeous that background is sublime
I wish everyone luck in the draws
Carmen I hope the Kid is doing well with his surrogate family supporting him
Hugs to everyone
Theresa G xx

jenny Briggs said...

Morning Sue

Lovely start to the final day love the sentiment die so stylish

Xx Jenny Briggs

Unknown said...

Good morning everyone what a beautiful die HUGS TO ALL FROM FIONA FROM BARMULLOCH IN GLASGOW @@@@@@xxxxxxxx

gwen70 said...

Love both these dies Sue, so useful and of course a gorgeous card

Suemac said...

Just perfect

karenlotty said...

I can't stop singing now lol! Great sentiment that makes a lovely focal element and the pine cone die set look gorgeous One of the best on the market but that goes without saying! Karenlotty

cheryl brown said...

Hi Sue,

Fabulous sentiment and gorgeous pine cones.
I'm making my Christmas candles decorations at the moment, with pine cones, berries and other dried flowers and nuts.

Love 7 hugs
Cheryl xxx

Clare Powell said...

Great set of dies, love the sentiment and the pinecones look perfect for finishing off cards x

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Beautiful card and dies, I love the background . love Jean Z xx

susyjune said...

Good morning.
What a lovely card to start the day Thanks.

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Both lovely die sets, those cones don't half look realistic!
And the card is gorgeous, that list of mine grows ever longer LOL
Hugs, Rose

barbara macaskill said...

What a darling card!!! This is one of my favorite sentiments to use for my Christmas cards! Love the font too! TFS!

dizy said...

Visually stunning but looks easy to make xx

SassySaz said...

Morning Sue, a simple yet very effective card xx

foxyg said...

Lovely die sets, and a beautiful card.

Liz said...

Stunning card! The background die cut showcases the cones and sentiment beautifully.

Liz - Crafty Sunflower xx

Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda said...

Good morning Sue, what a way to start the last day of your new dies!!! Wowza!!!
This is definitely my new favourite : ) oh heck I love them all!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lyndaxxx

Sammy Onion said...

Good Morning Sue

Gorgeous card and what terrific die sets!. The pine cones and greenery are stunning.

ahappycrafter50 said...

I love the pine cones and foliage. It's a beautiful card
Jan
Northampton

Karen Drew said...

Great card. Love the pine cones and greenery. A perfect finishing touch
Luv
Karen xx

Heather Treble said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful foliage and sentiment, love the card and dies.
Thanks for sharing,
Heather

Scottydog said...

Morning Sue, wondered when we were going to see these little beauties. We had a sneak preview earlier this week. I love that background, another must have! I'm out all day so will be commenting later on the other posts, but you usually save the best to last, but ow you are going to do that I can't imagine. We have had so many lovely dies already. Thank you.

Diane Green said...

Hi Sue
Two beautiful dies again this morning, the pinecone one will be useful with the branches chopped off and used as greenery behind poinsettias. Love the detail on the oinecone. What a beautiful font you have chosen again for the sentiment. What a treat.beautiful card too.
Love Diane Green xxx
Pam echoing your comments again, you are a star xxx
Elaine I hope Andrew and Helen have a lovely holiday xxx
Donita happy birthday xxx

Anne said...

What a beautiful card, Sue.

Anne (Northampton)

julie laz said...

Lovely sue, crafty hugs Julie laz xxx

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Fabulous start to the last day, I have the previous pine bough and use it so much in my cards that this set will be a welcome addition to it. Sentiment is gorgeous as well - love the font..

stitchingranny said...

A beautiful card, two stunning new dies and the amazing twinkly star background, what more could anyone need. I think I need the festive branches, oh I can see that in so many designs for Christmas.

Hugs
Helen,

snowy said...

These are a must for me. Could make these 3D too. Fab card and cant believe Christmas will be over today. lol. Hugs xxx Snowy Owl 36

ethansnanna said...



What a lovely start to the last day!! These
dies will be in use for many years!!



Doreen x

Izzy said...

Hi Sue,

We can never have too many of the finishing touches dies and both of these are must-haves...love the informal wording for the sentiment, just that little bit different to ring the changes from year to year...

Izzy

Stella Munn said...

The time has go e quickly - you've kept us well entertained! Love this sentimen & the card is so prettyt. Thanks Sue x

Beryl said...

Beautiful card.

Glennis F said...

a lovely card, shame it is the last day!

Anonymous said...

Love this card. Think the twinkle star frame compliments this set beautifully. WakeyL

Anonymous said...

This is a lovely card, would be delighted if someone sent this to me at Xmas.
Loving this new collection Sue.

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue. WOW What away to start your last day of your launch this card is gorgeous. The dies are fantastic and you can never have enough Greenery or Sentiments.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x

Anonymous said...

Love the card and the new pine cones. Beautiful.
Kate from Kendal

Bejay said...

Hi, Sue,
What a beautiful card! A perfect way to start the final day of the new launch. I love the pine cones, I've been looking for some nice ones for a while now.
Bejay xx

Unknown said...

This card is beautiful, the sentiment is one that will never go out of fashion when you read it, it starts the song in my head!!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, what a great set the pine cone and greenery makes. With the addition of the background and then the sentiment die you have certainly made making cards easier for everyone. Love from Jackie xx

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, what a super start to the last launch day, these dies are gorgeous, loving the semtiment die, again I can't choose between them. Might just have them both!
Donita, sorry didn't know it was your birthday till Diane mentioned it, have a lovely day xx
Take care everyone, Jess xx

Nanny Jo said...

Sue, I think you must have covered every angle when it comes to Christmas cards! The pine cones are perfect, the greenery is sooo fine! I remember the first dies that were available commercially....clunky and chunky! You have totally changed the way we crafters make our cards, giving us so much choice and....well....loveliness!! And fun!! Thank you! Nanny Jo N.Ireland

Karen M Plymouth said...

Morning Sue
Love these pine cones & the greenery would be very useful in a lot of ways,
Very handy little script makes a lovely card,
Best wishes
Karen M Plymouth

Sunset Bay said...

A beautiful card to start the day. Love it xxx

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a beautiful Christmas card. Lovely dies the pine cone die set and the sentiment die.

Cdteach said...

I just love the pinecone and greenery............. it can be used to make the main feature or as an accent to combine with any of my existing stamps and dies.

Jan

Susan Battensby said...

Hi Sue
Fabulous start to the final day. What a beautiful card these dies make, definitely one of my favourites and going on my wish list. x

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Really enjoyed the launch. Love these dies, a gorgeous card to showcase them.
Lydia
X

Erica of Wye said...

Lovely dies, I do like the acorns and again can be so useful all through the year. Lovely sentiment too and am finding it sad that is the last day of your super new dies.

Unknown said...

Dear Sue,

You sure got the end off to a great start.

Your pine needles look so realistic! We moved to Georgia when I was in kindergarten, and the pine trees were so tall, I was sure the wind would blow them down. We used to rake the needles into a big ring and play circus.

And as for the sentiment, you have the power to make music play in people's heads!

Thank you again for your generosity and the thrill of thinking we might win!

Rosemary Powell, you gave away my secret! But thank you. And you too, Diane Green, for having a keen eye. I have to work today, but I'll have Friday off and then Saturday my stamping friends are getting together. Always fun!

Enjoy your second-longest day of the year, or for the Australian contingent, second shortest.

Love,
Donita

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card Sue ... pine cones and branches are beautiful and sentiment right up my street.
VCCumbria xx

Karen K said...

Good Morning Sue
What a lovely card. I especially like the pine cones. Need to get these.
Love
Karen in Telford xx

craftynanna said...

What a lovely sentiment it makes you want to sing the song, except I can't sing, lol, the pine bough and cones are a great way to finish your card off, hugs Johanna craftynanna

craftynanna said...

What a lovely sentiment it makes you want to sing the song, except I can't sing, lol, the pine bough and cones are a great way to finish your card off, hugs Johanna craftynanna

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
I am thrilled with these pine cones - fell in love with them when I first saw them and they are absolutely wonderful 'in the flesh' x
Apologies for my absence yesterday. Really felt out of sorts so unable to live in the fast lane as is my usual style. Still not up to speed so just popping in x
Lots of love to all x
Take care
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

Maureen Killen said...

Hello Sue,
Love the pine cones and the card.
Haven't read everyone's comments but will do so later. Dashing (well metaphorically) to meet my sister in law. George taking me in to town, handing me over and then coming back for me. I have told him that I am grown up now and can manage on my own, but he insists!!!
Have a good day everyone, will see you later, love
Maureen xx (who on earth is Myra!!!)

hettygarlick said...

I like the pine cones and they look lovely on the white card.

Unknown said...

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Where Do I Start, Yes Its:-
"The Final Launch Day Of Your Phenomenal 2017 Christmas Dies"
But It'll Be Just The Beginning Of Your "Tremendous Video Tutorials Also Exceptional Cards".
I Love This Mornings First Card "The Pine Cones, Plus The Greenery" From The Finishing Touches Range
This Set Of Dies Would Work Exceptionally Well With "The Woodland Set Of Dies/Stamps"
Adding "Your Magic" Then We Would Have A First Class Card.
I Just Love The Extremely Exquisite "Twinkle Star Frame" Background" I Hope There Is Plenty To Go Round
As Many Of The Craft Suppliers Are Selling Out Fast............
I Just Love "The Stupendous Sentiment You Always Seem To Get The Wording So Correct, Also The Very Beautiful Font
It's Just Exceptional"
With The Stupendous Background "Twinkle Star Frame" Placing Your Beautiful Sentiment Within The Centre
A Tremendous Card That Looks Extremely Rich/Opulent/Expensive What More Is There To Say....
I Can't Find The Correct Words to Say A Huge Thank You For Sharing These Superior Cutting Dies.
Also Thank You For Sharing "The Luxurious Cards" Along The Way, You Must Extremely Proud The Way Everyone
Has Loved Your Tremendous Cutting Dies.
Sue, You've Worked Extremely Hard On This Collection As You Do With All Your New Collections, Your Dies are
Extremely Versatile/Adaptable.
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Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather
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From Sam xxx
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If You Win Any Of These Awesome Gifts Enjoy..........................


Magic Maggie said...

You clever thing! I needed a pine cone - I think you must be psychic!
love
Maggie (made by Magic in York)

Arlyn(O) said...

Hi Sue, Super card this morning. Love the pine cones and sentiment too. Happy Christmas. Arlyn

Lynda's craft's said...

Good Morning Sue
Love these Dies the pine cone & greenery so useful for Christmas & winter birthdays men cards so many ideas
I would love to thank you very much for sharing your stunning cards & gorgeous 2017 Die launch sad it's the last day but still have three more masterpieces to see. Many thanks Sue for all your hard work & generosity giving us a chance to win one.
Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
I love these two sets especially the Pine Cone and Greenery set. Your sample is stunning.
Véronique L

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue

Is it just me or does anyone else sing the sentiment. Love love love it and it's put a smile on my face.

Rebecca Knowles Hinckley

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, a lovely card and I really like the way you have created the background. The new Pine Cones and Greenery will go well (I hope) with your previous pine bough which I have. Love the way you have coloured and sparkled the cones.

PP - Hope you feel up to speed again soon.
Donita - have a lovely day and enjoy your stamping on Saturday. In case anyone missed it - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I'll be back late again today but although I am looking forward to the reveals I am sad that they will be the last.

Frances

Craftychris said...

What a wonderful start to the final day! Gorgeous dies and a stunning card! Craftychris in Bournemouth xxx

Margaret R said...

Hi Sue
Two very lovely and traditional die sets. I especially like the sentiment die.
Margaret

Babsbruciesbabe said...

Lovely pine cones to finish the christmas cards off. Babs brucies babe

rjsmusic said...

Beautiful card and dies!

jenny Briggs said...

Morning Sue

Lovely start to the final day love the sentiment die so stylish

Xx Jenny Briggs

SHARICA said...

Oh i need these too .. Fab card and Fab Dies xx

Brenda said...

Hi Sue,
Beautiful card, love both of these dies .
Hugs Brenda xxx

Barbara W said...

Hello Sue

Love pine cones so this die is going to become a favourite.

Love your card and it could so be for an anytime occasion.

Lol Barbara W (WORCESTERSHIRE)

Rosemary Stickland said...

Lovely card, these dies are essentials!
Rosemary xx

sandyh said...

lovely dies

sandyh(hull)

NancyR said...

Love the combination of these dies. I have always liked that sentiment and with the openwork background and the pine cones and greenery, it's just beautiful. Great release.

NancyR in Delaware

Pawprintx4 said...

The pine cones ad a charming accent , love the twinkle background and yes, a perfect sentiment to use on cards for all sorts of recipients. Excellent.
All, have a wonderful afternoon,
Stephanie King
SC/USA

Cathie said...

Very pretty card. Love the background and the word die.

Hilscc said...

Love the verse has just made me start singing the song 'in June! ' lol

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
I love this card and both the dies which I am sure will be firm favourites.
Lesley S x
West Sussex

Pattyb said...

Love these new dies! They will make gorgeous and festive Christmas cards!
Hugs, Pattyb

Maria said...

Hi Sue and everyone.
Love both of these dies and have made the most beautiful card !
Thank you Sue for putting a smile on my face :-)

Sending many hugs to you all,
Maria x

Tres said...

Hi Sue. WOW !!! I really love this card. The pine cones and fir branches are beautiful !!! Such fantastic finishing touches !!! I think these would be a very valuable die set to add to anyone's crafty Christmas stash !!! I think they would look gorgeous as part of a Christmas wreath or Christmas decoration to. I also really love your word sentiment die "have yourself a merry little Christmas". I just keep singing the song in my head now. It is a fab sentiment and it looks like quite a small one which is great as I could use it with lots of your other Christmas dies !!! Thank you for this lovely card and fab dies. Sending you lots of love Sue from Tres x x x

Sending love to everyone from Tres x x x

Tres from Orpington x x x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue
Great finishing touches i am sure the pine cones will be a favourite.
Regards
Heather R Oxfordshire

TracyM #6773 said...

GORGEOUS card!
LOVE the delicate layers, LOVE the sentiment, LOVE the pinecones & foliage ... each day there is MORE and MORE to LOVE and NEED :)

Anonymous said...

Lovely tfs
Elizabeth Bennett

Karene M from Australia said...

Hi Sue, these lovely finishing touches of yours just keep on coming!

newbie85 said...

LOVE your sentiment dies, and this one too will be a favorite!!!! The pine cones and greenery really look real and will be nice for arrangements for Christmas. Great dies in this collection!

CCM said...

Hi Sue,

Great way to start the last day of this amazing blog launch!The sample is gorgeous.Love the background and the pine cones look so real.The wish list is long and it will be longer at the end of today.

Donita – Have a wonderful birthday and a great celebration with your friends on Saturday! Enjoy your day off tomorrow.
Elaine – Wishing a great trip to Andrew!

Dear friends, the Kid is doing better. He is hoping to visit us next week when we’ll celebrate all June’s b-days., including his b-day. Thanks for asking.

Hugs.
Still a newbie to Craft / Not longer the newest or the only Canadian Wilsonette

shabbycraftcabin said...

What more to say!! Amazing collection again must have. Ivy Ling from Lincoln x

Jackie T said...

Oh wow Sue this is a stunning card. I love those fir cones they are amazing. Have a great day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Unknown said...

Good afternoon lovely Sue and her crafty crew!

What a beautiful start to this, the final day of this tremendous launch. I have enjoyed every scintillating minute of it, everything from the new 2017 Angel, to the stained glass robin and the 3D Fireplace, it has all been an absolute triumph!
The finishing touches are always exciting because they can really make a card, they are what finishes it off to perfection and thus are an essential part of our arsenal. The pine cones are gorgeous and would look lovely coupled with the pine boughs from a couple of years ago, they would be lovely on a large wreath as accents. You've excelled yourself with your sentiments this year, i adore all of them, the fonts are so pretty and the words are something different from the bog standard seasons greetings. I will have loads of fun playing with these dies methinks.

Love and crafty hugs

Laine1972xxx

Myra said...

Hello Sue,
A beautiful card and lovely Dies to start off the final day of the Christmas Launch!
I agree with Laine and Frances , I think it was too, who said the pine cones and branch would be an excellent addition to the pine bough of a couple of years ago! I remember you making a tree with that in white!! Seeing the Dies brought to life in your gorgeous cards makes all the difference in the world! Thank you. Another one I'd really like must be coming up soon!!
Elaine - Bon Voyage to Andrew and his lovely friends! Have a great time!
Donita - Happy Birthday - have a lovely day! Predictive text turned you into donate - how rude! Good job I checked!
Maureen - be good in town and put the world to rights please with your SIL !! We need someone to do that! George is right!
It's not quite so warm here today which is good. Didn't get a lot of rain though.
Thanks Sue, Love Myra ( Friend of Maureen!!) xxx

Suzzette Yandle said...

Lovely card design. Your latest release of this Pine Cone & Greenery die set gives a very nice look and feel to your Christmas card.

Wendy Downes said...

Good Morning Sue, lovely card and die sets to start the final day.
Wendy IOW Downes xx

Glenharon said...

Good afternoon Sue and the Wilsonettes,
The pine cone and fir branch are typical winter foliage that we all know and love. How many of us have went picking up the pine cones to spray them gold and silver to make decorations with or decorate a yule log and have a beautiful candle burning brightly in the middle? I know i have as they were free decorations for Mum to make into wreaths, baubles on the tree, table centrepieces, etc. There were many things throughout the year that Mum would take us out looking for so that she could make things for church jumble sales(pre charity shop time), for school sales of works and carrying on into patients doing them to raise money for the hospitals on their fete days, sadly long gone days. Thats when everyone was in the same boat and every penny counted as you didn't get money from the state except when family allowance came in and it was only for your second child and onwards, so if you only had the one, you didn't get any help. Thank you Sue for bringing back my memories but i wonder how many others can relate to them?
love and crafty hugs to all the Wilsonettes
Andrew flower, enjoy your time away with your fantastic friends as it is only good friends that would have done what they have done for you. Enjoy love man, you deserve it and it will do you the world of good.
Donita flower, i hope you have a wonderful birthday and enjoy not only tomorrow off but your friends coming on Saturday, that's the kind of birthday party i like.
And Maureen, stop being bad to George, he is quite right in handing you over, look what you did when you were by yourself and if you do that to yourself, what would you do to other folk? hee hee hee. Have a lovely time my flower and please behave yourself,
love and crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil)

Welsh Dors said...

Hi Sue,
Your beautiful card really showcases the dies, and the sentiment is the finishing touch.
Best wishes
Dorianne

Unknown said...

Fab pine dies

Great card

Vie
x

Tressa said...

Like every aspect of this card. Not too busy but really nice

Teresa

Unknown said...

love this card, simple but so effective. well dpne.

CraftyJo said...

These are both gorgeous :)

lritchie said...

Hi Sue, lovely card, just love the background, but the greenery and pine cone are great, I've just lost the pine cone die I had so I'd love to win this one.

Lori from Canada

Elizabeth Louise said...

The pinecones and branches are my favourite so far!

Energised Elizabeth expecting Christmas card inspiration!

Anonymous said...

I love this die, one I have been wanting for ages, so a definite on my shopping list, I love the pine leaves and the cones....just love your card Sue...thank you...luv Ursula xx

KarinsArtScrap said...

stunning and elegant card Sue, love it
Gr Karin

Beverly Fuchs said...

What a wonderful start of the last day of your release. It's hard to believe that we are at the final day of your launch. You've shown your collection brilliantly and you should be very proud of your creativity. The pine cones and fir branches are lovely and will work perfectly with the Pine Bough from one of your past Festive Releases.

Beverly from Maryland, USA

Janet in Menston said...

2 more great dies, and a really lovely card using them.

Janet Wilson in Menston

Littlelamb said...

Love the pine cones Sue. Lovely card as well. Thank you Sue. Norah I still pick up pine cones when I see them. Collect them for our craft group for Christmas arrangements etc., we have quite a variety of cones from all different places.

Nana on the Hill said...

Can't believe it's the final day, it's been such a stunning release. So many gorgeous must have sets, and these two are right up there. Another gorgeous card too, what more could we ask x

Jan.moogie said...

Love every element of this card. x

Craft Cornucopia said...

I love this sentiment as it is wonderfully ornate and makes a lovely focal point.

DB South Wales.

Sheila Barns said...

Two great sets of dies and a lovely card.

Narrowboat girl said...

Lovely dies Sue. Pine cones are oh so Christmassy & I love the font on the sentiment die

liz spooner said...

Both these die sets are wonderful Sue. CraftyLizzie.xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
Both of these are lovely and I'm still in love with that background die.
Beverley W

Lynne L said...

Hi Sue these dies are lovely I have the pine bough from a couple of years ago so the pine cones will be a lovely addition for those
Donita I hope you are enjoying your birthday
Elaine I hope Andrew has a wonderful time with his friends
Lynne L Haverfordwest

Barbara said...


Beautiful card Sue!
The dies are amazing so life like.

Barbara in Carnwath

gailgale said...

Hi Sue,
I love this card too!!!
I love your new pine cones and the Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.
BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, card!!!
It is so pretty.
I really love the background die here too.
It is a must have in my arsenal of dies.
Thank you so much Sue, for all these lovely cards you are making to show us how to use the dies.
You must take a lot of time to design them and then to show us these beautiful cards and different ways to use them.
Coming from someone who has to have ideas.
The ideas do not come easy for me.
I need and ideas to take from.
I wish I was as talented as so many of you gals.
You are the best.
Thank you. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Another beautiful die set Sue. love the pine cones! All very classy xx
Lyn R Warrington

Trololo2 said...

Beautiful card Sue. Can you tell me the name of the background die please. Thanks. Kate x

TrinaM said...

Thanks for the beautiful card. Love the greenery in the Pine Cone set as it could be used for other seasons or occasions. The font in the sentiment is gorgeous and would look amazing in foil or slightly glittered :-)

Cheers
Trina Millin from NZ

MariaM said...

WOW!! What a beautiful card! I LOVE this Pine Cone & Greenery and the Merry Little Christmas dies.

Jan 23 said...

Really loving this die. Could think of lots to do with it

Tooth Fairy Jo said...

Hello Sue,
I'm on catchup again!
Such a beautiful card ( I'm definitely having that background die) and your pine cones are amazing, they look so real. I love the sentiment die, such a cheerful greeting and it's got a beautiful flowing look to it and is so legible. It makes a beautiful focal point.

Love and hugs for all
Saba xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, such useful dies for Christmas cards. Would be used over and over again.
Jeanette T x

Dawn Holben said...

Sue what a fabulous card and die sets to start the final day of the launch.
I am another that loves the background die and the pine cones are just perfect
with it along with the beautiful sentiment.
Definately another two must haves.

Owlish said...

Hi SUE
Another stunning card love these dies
JOY Xx

Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts said...

What a stunning card and that background die in now at the top of my wishlist..XX

Theresa said...

the pine cones and greenery are fab. and they can be so useful. lovely sentiment again, hugs xx

Kay said...

Hi Sue
I love the card and the fact you give us so many dies that we can use to accentuate our cards.
Kay

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