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Saturday, 31 August 2013

Still Enjoying the Summer


Hello again everyone. I hope you are having a good weekend.
 I am thrilled and very excited to show you my first card as a Temporary Designer for the wonderful 
Dies to Die for
Thank you so much for asking me Tracy, it's such a BIG honour.

As we are still having such lovely weather here in the UK, I decided a Summery card using sweet Skippy and Bobbin by Elisabeth Bell together with some wonderful papers from Bo Bunny


Items Used - All available at Dies to Die for

Stamp - Whimsy Stamps Elisabeth Bell Skippy and Bobbin coloured with Promakers

Papers - Bo Bunny Sophie Chic and Sophie
Bazzil cardstock Peach Puff

Dies - Memory Box Floral Vine
               -Memory Box Cherry Blossom
                -Memory Box Meridian Border
         -Whimsy Mini Postage Die

Senitment - Whimsy Everyday Mini Postage Stamp Set

Embellishments  - MME Enamel Dots Noteable Cute

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Elisabeth Bell - Sizzling Summer Days
Crafts Too Challenge - Summer Days


Thank you so much for taking the time to stop and look at my blog once again today. I really do appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make
I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend
bye for now







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76 comments:

  1. Gibmiss31 August 2013 at 13:32

    Hi Sue
    Fabulous card....love the image.....
    Hugs Sylvie xxx

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  2. Hannelie31 August 2013 at 13:43

    beautiful Sue... the colors perfect for the summery feeling of the card!

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  3. cuilliesocks31 August 2013 at 13:44

    Another lovely card from you Sue, I love the little girl image and you have coloured her so beautifully. Gorgeous summet colours and great design.

    A really lovely inspirational card for your first DT creation, Kate x

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  4. Sarah31 August 2013 at 13:46

    Many congratulations Sue!!! Your card is stunning, love the colours and pretty details x

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  5. Patricia31 August 2013 at 14:08

    Congratulations on your First Card for the DT it is stunning. Love the colours , image and all the detail you have in it.
    Have a Great Day

    Patricia xxx

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  6. Donna Ellis31 August 2013 at 14:20

    Hi, Sue - perhaps you become tired of hearing this but I always enjoy myself immensely when visiting your blog. EVERYTHING is "sweet" - just makes me feel good - and reminds me of how dear Life is - There is such happiness on your cards, from the pretty color choices to the fabulous layering and die cuts. Love your special style, Sue. Thanks for teaching me about layering, and combining die cuts effectively. hugs, de (where it will be summer for at least another 60 days LOL)

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  7. Sandie31 August 2013 at 14:34

    Congratulations on your temporary designer position Sue.... and what a charming, cute card... reminds me, that my Summer will soon be here. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend ...x

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  8. Squirrel x31 August 2013 at 14:41

    Wow Sue, she is stunning sweetie, what a fabulous summer card. Love the colours. Simply awsome. Hugs Sxx

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  9. rachel31 August 2013 at 14:53

    A gorgeous card Sue and well done on your latest dt post. You really do make consistently gorgeous cards Sue and there's no wonder you get chosen! Well done anyway and here's hoping tou have a wonderful day! Its taken us over 5 hours to do 140 miles so I don'tthink our day is going to be much fun!

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  10. Wendy L31 August 2013 at 15:51

    Love this one Sue, I dont know why but this is ore your colour than this mornings. Isn,t it funny how we perseve people with colours.?xxxxx

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  11. Ellen Taylor31 August 2013 at 15:54

    Such a sweet card Sue! Love the colors and layout! Your coloring is as fabulous as ever!!
    Hugs
    Ellen

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  12. Sarah31 August 2013 at 16:51

    Gorgeous card Sue and one of my very favourite colour combo's too. Congratulations on your DT post, you deserve it!! xx

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  13. Christine Harrop31 August 2013 at 17:18

    Another lovely card Sue. Nice to see a summery card still when people are starting to post autumnal cards. The papers and embellishments are lovely. Christine xx

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  14. Wishcraft31 August 2013 at 17:20

    Ooh congrats on your new DT Sue! Love your card... fab image and colours, love all the dies you've used :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  15. Mojca31 August 2013 at 17:31

    Oh it's gorgeous! I love the cute summer image and warm colours. Hugs! Mojca

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  16. Redanne31 August 2013 at 17:31

    Many congratulations on the DT post, hope they take you on permanently because your work is just gorgeous. Sorry I keep saying the same things but your work is always stunning. Love this card and the beautiful image and gorgeous papers. Hugs, Anne x

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  17. Vicky31 August 2013 at 17:37

    Beautiful as always hun...and I hope you are having a lovely weekend too :o)

    biggest of hugs Vicky xx

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  18. Judith31 August 2013 at 17:51

    Such a cute card Sue - lovely image and such pretty die cuts - enjoy the weekend hugs Judith x

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  19. The Crafty Blonde31 August 2013 at 18:13

    Gorgeous card, love the sweet image and pretty paper. Fab colour combo too xx

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  20. Vee31 August 2013 at 18:21

    Gorgeous Sue, I love the colours and the Eliz Bell image is sweet.
    xx Vee

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  21. Little K Smith31 August 2013 at 18:34

    Aaawww what an adorable image and beautifully coloured too! And I love the dies! A lovely summer card Sue!
    Enjoy the rest of the weekend hun :)
    Kelly.x

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  22. Daniele31 August 2013 at 18:36

    such a gorgeous creation Sue
    hugs

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  23. heidy31 August 2013 at 19:02

    Love ths image Sue,as always such a beautil card!!
    XXX Heidy

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  24. Lorraine31 August 2013 at 19:11

    A stunning card Sue. the image is adorable and I love the pretty colour scheme.
    Congratulations on your design position.
    Lorraine x

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  25. Lisa xx31 August 2013 at 19:36

    what a beauty Sue, the colours are so pretty

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  26. Craftyhugs31 August 2013 at 20:12

    A gorgeous summery card sue. It is just shining with summer lol. Oh I so wish I was by the sea. Love the image. Have a nice weekend honey.
    Hugs xx

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  27. Claire31 August 2013 at 20:30

    Gorgeous card Sue, love the sweet image and fabulous colour combo. Hugs, Claire x

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  28. Chrissy31 August 2013 at 20:35

    So vey pretty Sue.I love the papers and colours and the image is a sweetheart..gorgeous colouring,love the soft sky..superb,and congrats on your DT position.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  29. Carol31 August 2013 at 20:46

    Love this Sue, the image is a darling and colours are gorgeous. Carol x

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  30. sue w.31 August 2013 at 20:57

    Hi Sue, fabulous card and colours and such a sweet image. Congrats on your DT spot hun.
    Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
    Hugs Sue W.

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  31. Doreen31 August 2013 at 21:01

    wow Sue - fab papers and fab coloring.
    Gorgeous
    hugs
    Doreen xx

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  32. Marlene Atkinson31 August 2013 at 21:13

    This is gorgeous Sue. Congratulations on your DT spot. Marlene

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  33. pam31 August 2013 at 21:14

    stunning card Sue, adorable image beautiful coloured, gorgeous papers and design.
    congratulations on your DT position.
    pam

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  34. Pia S31 August 2013 at 21:24

    What an adorable image! Lovely colors for a summery card - really cute!

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  35. Wendy31 August 2013 at 21:52

    Congratulations Sue...stunning card, love the sweet image and gorgeous summery colours.
    Hope you are having a lovely weekend.
    Hugs Wendy xx

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  36. Karen31 August 2013 at 22:14

    Oh Sue, I adore every inch of this beautiful card! You know Elisabeth's stamps are my favorite, so I'm extra excited about this card. You've colored her so gorgeously and I love the color palette you chose. Such a summery and striking combination. Lovely work as always, my talented friend! I hope you're having a blessed weekend. :o)

    Hugs and blessings!

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  37. Lorraine31 August 2013 at 22:18

    Awwww, that's just gorgeous Sue.

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  38. Penny31 August 2013 at 22:26

    Darling card! Love the color palette & DP you chose; love your coloring & design & all the fab die cuts! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  39. kay31 August 2013 at 22:35

    Congrats on your DT post and loved yur fab card x

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  40. PaperDaisies31 August 2013 at 22:41

    Congratulations on your DT post. Love these colours together. Looks fabulous. Hugs Nina

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  41. Allthingsinky31 August 2013 at 23:19

    Congratulations on your DT Post,Beautiful Image And love the colour combo...

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  42. Anne31 August 2013 at 23:22

    Beautiful as always Sue, really pretty
    Anne x

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  43. PinkyLisasInkyCrafts1 September 2013 at 00:41

    Oh Sue Sue Sue I love this colour combination and glad it's not just me who mixes them :-)
    The image is wonderful and I love the embossed detailing. Your cards are always so gorgeous.

    Hugs and <3
    Lisa xxxxxx

    P.S. I hope you will join in my blog candy, if you haven't already xxxx

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  44. Tracy1 September 2013 at 03:02

    Cutie patootie image and I love the Orange and aqua together. Beautifully done! Congrats on your designer spot! Hugs!

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  45. Elise1 September 2013 at 07:40

    Sue!!!! Wow wow wow, this is absolutely GORGEOUS! I love the colors and your colouring!!!! Sooooo BEAUTIFUL!!!

    Hope you're having a lovely weekend!

    Big Hugs,
    Elise

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  46. debby40001 September 2013 at 07:55

    Absolutely gorgeous.
    luv
    Debby

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  47. Marianne's Craftroom1 September 2013 at 08:00

    Congratulations and what gorgeous colours. Love EB images and this is so cute

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  48. karen1 September 2013 at 09:10

    oh love this Sue, great colours and image, ooh and well done on the DT, hugs, Karenx

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  49. Unknown1 September 2013 at 09:13

    Many congratulations Sue, so well-deserved! Love all your cards and this one is no exception. Your colouring is wonderful and I love the colours you've chosen. Hope you're having a great weekend. Maddy x

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  50. Cat's sCrap1 September 2013 at 10:39

    Charming card. Magnificent choice of colours. Beautiful papers and great coloring ! Bravo !

    Hugs from France.
    Catherine.

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  51. KraftyKoolKat1 September 2013 at 12:40

    This is gorgeous Sue. Beautiful colours and image and I love your layout. Love that Meridian Border that is a new one to me and another on my never ending list. Lol!!!

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  52. Planetsusie1 September 2013 at 13:31

    Hello there Sue - what a gorgeous image! Boy doesn't she have attitude - lol. I had to smile to myself when I saw her!

    Lovely papers and I really need the border - it is brilliant.

    Hugs to you Sue Pxxx

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  53. Jenny L1 September 2013 at 13:40

    Hi Sue,
    what a perfectly created card. Love the colours used in this gem of a card. I would never have thought to use those 2 colours together. Thank you for the inspiration.
    Have a wonderful crafty day.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  54. coops1 September 2013 at 14:54

    so stunning sue.really gorgeous image and your design and colours are fabulous :D

    xx coops xx

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  55. mags1 September 2013 at 18:52

    A gorgeous summery card Sue. Love the image and colours.
    Mags
    x

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  56. Pat K1 September 2013 at 19:20

    Fabulous card Sue...love the sweet image and your wonderful colour choices. hugs, Pat K xx

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  57. Anonymous1 September 2013 at 19:45

    Wow Sue stunning card love that sweet image. Love Alison xx

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  58. crafty-stamper1 September 2013 at 19:49

    congrats on the DT post -love the colours -,image and dies
    carol x

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  59. Kat W1 September 2013 at 20:34

    Huge congrats on you well deserved DT spot and wow, what a gorgeous card! The colours are so bright and lovely - matching a bit more sunny weather at the moment :-)
    Hugs, Kat x

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  60. mixamatoasties1 September 2013 at 20:53

    What a fab card Sue. Love the image.

    Susan x

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  61. cotnob1 September 2013 at 20:53

    This is gorgeous Sue, such a beautifully coloured image and I love your papers.
    Pauline
    x

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  62. Unknown1 September 2013 at 22:04

    Gorgeous, I love the simple design. TFS

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  63. Inky Angel2 September 2013 at 05:30

    Gorgeous summer scene card Sue. Love the Bo Bunny papers, beautiful colors. You've colored the ElisaBeth Bell image so well, perfectly matching the DPs. Not to mention the die cuts, they are to die for.
    Hugs, Katie

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  64. Unknown2 September 2013 at 09:03

    Hi Sue, lovely card, congratulations on your temporary designer spot. It's good to see you are keeping the summer going for us.
    Carol.x

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  65. Donna2 September 2013 at 15:27

    Wow this is beautiful Sue, fab combination of colours and such a sweet image :) Donna ♥ x

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  66. NancyD2 September 2013 at 20:40

    A cute image made into an even cuter card! Love it Sue! NancyD

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  67. XxJULESxX2 September 2013 at 22:35

    Gorgeous sweet card love it!

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  68. lynne3 September 2013 at 00:28

    This is stunning Sue! I love your colouring! Perfect!
    Thanks for joining us at Elisabeth Bells World this month!
    Hugs
    Lynne xx

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  69. Shelby3 September 2013 at 01:27

    Isn't this just the sweetest summer card! Beautiful coloring as well.

    Shelby

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  70. gobeagirl3 September 2013 at 02:21

    Oh Sue this is just too stinking cute! I love the colors that you have used and the papers just work so wonderfully as well. What an adorable stamp! You really did a fantastic job of making this sweetheart look like she is at the beach having a wonderful time. I really LOVE this card. Hugs, Lisa G

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  71. Holly AKA KopyKat3 September 2013 at 15:41

    OMGosh she is so super cute! I love the image and the great card design, the dies are so great with her.

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  72. Miradormakings4 September 2013 at 08:58

    Wonderful card and your colouring is perfect.

    Joan x

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  73. Glenda Atkins5 September 2013 at 07:10

    I love a lot of things on this card: the wonderfully coloured image, the papers, the half circled edging on the top and bottom of the card and the fab flower! I guess just about everything, fantastic card!
    hugs
    Glenda

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  74. Pop's Cards8 September 2013 at 11:41

    Hi sweetie, wow this is just adorable I love the colours that you have chosen too, perfect, thank you for joining us at EBW this time hugs Pops x x x

    PS Congrats on your dt spot at D2D4 x

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  75. alethea18 September 2013 at 09:12

    Wow, this is stunning!! Love the colours!! Thanks for joining us at EBW! HUgsxx

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  76. Mary Lou24 September 2013 at 03:30

    Awww Sue....this is ADORABLE!!! Love the color combo and your embellishing is SWEET!!! Thanks for joining us at EBWorld--best of luck!!
    Hugs

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Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my blog. I love to read your comments.....
Hugs Sue ♥