Susan’s Poinsettia and Blog Candy

Good Saturday morning. As you know I am in love with Susan Tierney Cockburn’s die sets and it was Susan who introduced me to the wonders of PanPastel. My project today was made using Susan’s Poinsettia set and her Conservatory Window set and I have an additional set of each to offer to you for a blog candy gift.

  

All you have to do be entered into the random drawing is leave a comment telling me whether you prefer creating your projects with stamps, dies or a combination of both. You will have until 5:00 pm on Friday, November 8th to comment and the winner will be announced next Saturday morning. 

I cut the window die twice, one for the card front and one to finish the inside for my see thru window. I used the inside lines of the window die as a template and drew an outline to follow for cutting out the window. I attached the window to the card front with mounting tape and used ATG adhesive to attach to the inside opening. Check out my tutorial if you would like to see step by step photos of cutting out and finishing the window.

Next I cut out the flower and leaves and scored in the stem and vein lines using the leaf pad and leaf tool. I wanted my poinsettia to be a little smaller so I could pair it with the window so I only used the four smaller petals for the flower and the largest petal for the leaves. I had fully intended to use the stamen and Susan’s Garden yellow paper pen for the flower center but I totally messed it up and almost ruined my flower.  Ugh!  It was late and I was too tired so I pulled it off and just used flower soft for the center.

After scoring all the pieces I colored them with PanPastel, formed them with my tweezers and assembled the flower using crafter’s pick. I used white cardstock for both the petals and leaves because I like that it allows lighter and darker shades of color. You can see Susan’s tutorial for assembling the flower here. You can see a couple of my tutorials coloring both flowers and leaves with PanPastel here.

I cut the pine branch, applied PanPastel color and lightly formed them with the molding pad and stylus. I attached the pine and poinsettia to the window with glossy accents. I know the flower and window are not in perspective but I just love the open window with the floral design. There are no rules in art that can’t be broken…..right! 

Click on the photos to see a closer view

I want to thank you for all the wonderful comments on my cat post and also for the personal stories you shared with me about your pets both in your comments and personal emails.  I had the best time reading them.  I appreciate all your supportive comments on my daily posts more than know and it’s always such a pleasure to offer blog candy as a small token of appreciation. Thanks again and I hope you have a great weekend.

 

     

 

Paper:  White, Spring Moss        Accessories:  Sizzix Susan’s Poinsettia, Conservatory Window,  Impression Obsession Pine Branch, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit, Pan Pastel Orange 280.5, Permanent Red Shade340.3, Bright Yellow Green Shade 680.3, Hansa Yellow Shade 220.3, Sofft Knives and Covers, Craft Knife, Glossy Accents, Mounting Tape, Paper Piercer,  Metal Adapter Plate,  ATG, Big Shot, Teflon Bone Folder, Guillotine Paper Cutter

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Comments

[Denise]

1.

I love dies the most, but I usually end up using a stamp or two as well. Beautiful work...always a favorite and always one that I end up saving to refer to.

[Vicky Gould]

2.

Oh, Kittie...you know I love your cards and you know how many dies I've purchased because of you. I am now favoring using dies on my cards....all because of you! When I grow up, I want to make at least one or two beauties like you do!

[Carol H.]

3.

I am usually using more dies than stamps. Your card is just so beautiful, as always. I so look forward to seeing each new creation from you. Thank you for sharing your talent and ideas. It's so helpful to a fairly new cardmaker like me. Thanks, too for the chance at a prize!

[Sandra Coe]

4.

First I have to tell you, all your cards are so beautiful! I had never purchased any dies until I found your blog, now I have binders of them! I don't do a lot of stamping but I love using the dies to make my cards. I have a few stamps and have bought a few because of your work. Keep on inspiring us with your beautiful work, and thank you for the chance to win this great set.
Sandra

[Lisa Davis]

5.

First I want to say that your cards inspire me, I love them! I like to make my cards with dies and stamps, I use my dies to make my focal point and I use my stamps mainly for the sentiments. tfs

[Betsy Brown]

6.

I LOVE that poinsettia! It's gorgeous! Do you ever make videos? I'd love to see you in action with your dies and creating flowers, etc.!
I like to use both stamps and dies ~ love the combo sets where the stamps put details onto the die cuts!
Thanks for the inspiration you always provide, Kitty!

[Jan D., Florida]

7.

If I have to make a choice, I would say I use dies more than stamps, but I do usually put some sort of stamped sentiment on my cards...I have noticed that most of your card fronts don't have a lot of stamping, so I guess my style is similar to yours. I adore dies. I've been eyeing these flower dies in my LSS, so it's great to have a chance to win one....TFS your talent with us.

[heaney]

8.

I like to use stamp on my project and usually combined with diy embellishment using either die or punch.
Love the poinsettia flower on the card, so awesome!
Heaney

[Linda]

9.

What a lovely card. I love your window cards. I use for my cards most of the time dies and my Silhouette.
hugs Linda

[lisa808]

10.

Your cards are always so beautiful. I tend to use stamps and dies for my cards. Thanks for the blog candy chance.

[Conniecrafter]

11.

Lovely use of the dies, so pretty.
I would have to say I usually use stamps and dies, but I love the way that dies are so easy to use and can create such a neat scene!

[Ada Mae Wilson]

12.

I just love your work -- you are very artistic and innovative and I love that you use different dies for different things (like the fireplace with grass for fire!!) My favorite way to make cards is using dies and my personal cutter. I do very little stamping but I do have a few favorite sets that I use. Like you, I love Susan's flowers and the way she puts them together. I have several of her dies and the molding pad and embossing set which I use all the time. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[Bev J.]

13.

Beautiful-love all the window and door cards you do. Enjoyed your post of cat cards and pics of your fur babies. I like using dies, embossing folders as well as a stamp or two on my cards.

[Jamie Wilcox]

14.

I enjoy all methods of making cards, but love stamps AND dies, so I favor that. Your beautiful cards have really inspired me, Kittie! I'm asking Santa for some pan pastels, seeing how beautifully they color. Thanks for sharing your fantastic work!

[Edna B.]

15.

Your card is beautiful. I too, love Susan's flower dies and have a few of them, but not the poinsettia. Would love to win this die and the window as Christmas is coming up fast. Edna Burgess

[Hannah Means]

16.

I like to use stamps for the sentiment but I've fallen in love with dies! After being a "fussy cutter" for years, it's so exciting to take out a beautifully cut image to use on my cards!

[Edna B.]

17.

P.S., guess I forgot to say I love using a combination of stamps, dies, ribbon and whatever else I find. More fun that way. Edna Burgess

[silvia haynes]

18.

Gorgeous card!! The window and pointsettia are stunning :)

I prefer to create with a combo of stamps and dies.

Silvia

[Kimberly Sudol]

19.

WOW!! This is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Once again, you have made a BEAUTIFUL card!! I usually do a combination of stamps and dies...then add whatever other ribbon or embellishments I feel the card needs!!

[diana]

20.

I love my stamps and my dies. I usually enjoy working with whatever new goody has just arrived. I also love inking up my die cuts, so I can play with ink whether I'm using stamps or dies. Thank you for all the great ideas and inspiration you share with us here. ;-)

[Deb L]

21.

Beautiful card Kittie! I've only had my die-cutting machine a year, it was a birthday present from my son. Since then I've been incorporating more die-cuts into my stamped projects. Thanks for the great giveaway!

[phylllis]

22.

first of all your cards are beautiful. i like to try and combine . thank you for all you do to show us .. would love to win.. thank you in advance for the chance to win.

[kathleen Amstutz]

23.

Initially I was a dedicated rubber stamper but now, with all the lovely dies, I am a combination of both. I can't imagine making a card without using my Big Shot!

[Dora]

24.

Wow this is stunning Kittie, love your style of cards using only dies. Thank you for all the inspiration that you share with us. I rarely do cards without stamps, and my cards are most of the time a combination of a stamp and dies. Thank you for the chance to win xx

[Shirley L.]

25.

I'm a dieaholicnow! I have so many and love to use them on my cards. I still rubber stamp but usually a due appears to complete the look. Hour samples have been such an inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win the goodies.

[Leanne Garner]

26.

First I just wanted to say I'm one of your newest email subscribers (found you about a week ago) and I honestly get so excited when I see your name show up in my email! I love your style and oh my your cards are just gorgeous!! I have been drooling over the dies you use and would LOVE a chance at winning a set!! I love using dies and stamps together! I love making scene cards! Thank you so much for the chance and all the wonderful inspiration you provide! Hugs, Leanne

[bensarmom]

27.

I use both stamps and dies for my cardmaking. I've been reading your blog for years and have seen you change slowly from stamping to dies. You are a very talented, caring artist no matter what medium you use. Bless you for inspiring all of us and for offering us a chance to win blog candy.

[Janet]

28.

I am such a die addict! I have stamp to prove that I am also a stamp addict----wish I could sell my stamps to buy more dies!

I just received some of Susan's new flower dies---I sure wish I had your talent to make them look beautiful! I look at mine and say "hmmm"!!! I will keep practicing!

Thank you for sharing your AMAZING talent with us! Appreciate your generous offer to enter for a chance at blog candy!

[Martha]

29.

I love what dies do to embellish a stamped card. Thank you for all your beautiful cards and tutorials.

[Jackie]

30.

I have more stamps than dies but like to create with a combination of both when I can. I have been learning so much from your tutorials explaining your cards, I try to recreate them but they never come out as beautiful as yours do! I appreciate the chance to win blog candy.

[Lynn W.]

31.

I fell in love with this craft by learning to stamp. But once I acquired dies...I'm hooked. Many of my cards don't have any stamping except for a sentiment on the inside. You have been quite an inspiration.

[Moz]

32.

For me, it's die cuts all the way! I love stamps, but always seem to fall back on the dies. It's the clean, sharp, professional finish that is so important when I make a card. You can always rely on a die to meet those expectations. Your posts are my inspiration and I smile every time I see there is an email in your own special 'Inbox' in my emails. I always open it first and it makes my day. I receive your mails mostly early in the morning here in South Africa, so it's just the right kick start for me.! Thank you for your sharing and inspiration and for your generous give away's that pop up often. This one would make my Christmas as I am crazy for Poinsettias and Susan's dies.
Hugz from Moz.

[ColleenB.]

33.

Beautiful card Kittie.
All depends on type of card I'm making at the moment but I do like mixing dies and stamps as well as using EF.
thank you for this opportunity
ColleenB.

[Karen]

34.

Stunning card Kittie, the red flower really pops.
95% or my cards are stamped but I love to embellish with flowers/flourishes/die cuts - it makes them a little bit more special to my eyes.
I would love to win a frame/window die because I love to make landscapes and a die cut frame would look so much more professional and so much nicer than the ones I try to cut out by hand which are so fiddlly.
Thank you for the chance, hope you have a fab weekend x

[Denise Bryant]

35.

Delightful card, Kittie! I just bought Susan's dogwood flower dies, and I'm anxious to try them out! Her dies are just gorgeous and I'm happy to see that she has added that beautiful window!
I love using both stamps and dies. The dies available now are so beautiful and detailed! So many to choose from! I always enjoy visiting your blog and seeing your lovely creations too... so inspiring!

[CC]

36.

I prefer using dies and punches on my cards most of the time these days. There are so many gorgeous and/or fun dies out there. But, I still love stamps, too, and the various techniques that go along with stamping. But, I have to be in the right mood to get "inky" so it doesn't happen nearly as often as it used to. Die cutting and punching just makes it easier for me.

Your poinsettia is gorgeous! I love Susan's flower dies, too. I'm still hoping to get the dogwood, mini petals, mini daisy and several of her previous die sets. These new sets are wonderful, too. Thanks so much for the chance to win them!!

[Cindi]

37.

Such gorgeous cards...The Poinsettia is really lovely! Most of the
time, I make cards using both mediums!!!!
Many thanks for the wonderful giveaway opportunity.
Cindi

[Nancy Johnson]

38.

Thanks to your beautiful art, I love to make cards with a combination of stamps and dies. The card you posted today is simply gorgeous.

[Kristin]

39.

I started using more stamps, but I tend to gravitate more towards the dies now. Both are necessary

[Gretchen W]

40.

Your card is beautiful and love the poinsettia, your work is alway about the top notch. For me it's always hard to say, I love the stamps and the dies both. Mostly I go with the dies but I do use a lot of inch and distressing and stamps as backgrounds. So it's a toss up.

[Kelly]

41.

I love Susan's dies and what you do with them is amazing. You are such an inspiration to all of us! Lately I have been creating primarily with dies but I really enjoy combining dies with stamping which is why I'm getting addicted to framelits with matching stamps. I would truly love to win your blog candy and thank you for the chance to do so.

[Norma Bare]

42.

Ilove all you do with Susan's dies. You do such beautiful work. I use both dies and stamps. I have never won anything but thank you for the chance. Thank you so much.

[Veronica Allen]

43.

I love using dies the most. It really depends on the creation and the occasion as to whether I use a combination of the dies and stamps. I really like your window card. It has put me in the holiday mood. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win the sets.

[Judy Holler]

44.

Kittie, every card you create is beautiful. I am so glad you have made a poinsettia card. I want my Christmas cards to have poinsettias on them this year. My card making technique combines stamping and die cutting. I love both. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[Diane H]

45.

Gorgeous card once again!!!! Beautiful poinsettia, now I must have this die too, and I just bought a poinsettia die!! I have to admit I am addicted right now to all these wonderful dies, but I also love stamps just as much and seem to be ever collecting both!! Thanks for the chance on this lovely prize!!

[Joyce B.]

46.

Thank you very much. Poinsettias are one of my all time favorite flowers. Mine is just starting to turn red now. I love your cards with poinsettias.

[Linda Pekrul]

47.

Oh, so LOVELY! I am starting to think I need to add PanPastels to my growing collection of inks, etc. Your shading details are just exquisite. I usually use dies and ink them, but I did buy a couple sets of matching dies and stamps that I am going to give a try this year. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win these die sets, I just love them!

[Susan Nelson]

48.

Because of you, I have been leaning more towards using dies, but I still love my stamps as well, so I guess it is a combination of both for me. If I wasn't able to follow your tutorials, or for that matter, anyone else who uses dies, I probably wouldn't be able to produce such lovely cards just using my own imagination. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.

[Eileen L.]

49.

Another gorgeous card Kittie, as always. I LOVE dies and stamps. I have purchased
many dies after being inspired by your cards, but only have a few sentiment stamps,
so far since Im still a newbie at card making. I, like many others can't wait to
see what you will make next.

[Wanda]

50.

You amaze me with all your ideas! So impressive!

[Dara Lynn]

51.

Such a beautiful, elegant Christmas card Kittie!!! This window die certainly can be used year round! I love dies over my electronic cutting machine...dies definitely make it to all of my cards, layouts and how beautiful would this window be on an art journal page? Thank you Kittie for year round inspiration!!!!!!

[Jmg0919]

52.

I love the new combos of stamps and dies. I greatly prefer the sets that allow you to die cut a stamped image. Magnetic platforms have made this fairly easy. I have so much trouble lining up a stamp after the shape has been cut as required by some dies. I guess it's my old eyes.

I wanted to tell you also, that I consider you one of the most talented crafters out there. Thank you so much for the inspiration you have provided over the years.

[Trish]

53.

Kittie, I am always in awe of the projects you make. And I am inspired by the attention to detail. I love using stamps with dies. I have wished for that combination for years and the manufacturers have obliged; we have such wonderful products available now and YOU bring them to life. Thanks!

[Bev Hill]

54.

I've been a stamper for years, but after I started receiving your emails my dies seem to be multiplying like rabbits. I look for your emails every morning and am always awed at each new creation. I don't have a big enough word for your scenes, they are just AWESOME. Hope you continue to amaze us for years to come. By the way, I loved all your kitties, I only have one, but he rules our household.

[Stephanie Bonin]

55.

I love this beautiful card. I have a couple of Susan's dies and I love them. I really want the poinsettia. This looks gorgeous with the window. Love the way you use the pastels.

[Vesta McDonald]

56.

Kittie, I so look forward to your newsletters to see your lovely cards. I am getting into more and more dies because of your inspiration (enabling?). I still love to stamp and color, but want to do more flowers. I just got the dogwood die and tool set. I love your tutorials. Thanks for all you do!

[Candida]

57.

Thank you so much for this opportunity. You are such a wonderful inspiration for me because it is true that you bring life to your cards like few can do. I love stamps and dies and always try to use both on cards and albums. Thanks!

[Bonnie C.]

58.

Absolutely gorgeous! I prefer using both dies & stamps, however, lately I'm really using dies more. Thanks for sharing your beautiful works of art!

[Sandy Beebe]

59.

Great card, as always. 90% of my cards use dies, even for the sentiments, very easy and you can manipulate your sentiments!

[Jo Anna Grimsley]

60.

Beautiful card-love the open window style and your tutorial showing how to do it. I use both stamps and dies when creating cards. Thanks for offering thè blog candy!

[Susan]

61.

I absolutely LOVE dies, however I do also love to stamp….dies have made my stamping a bit easier, I think! So I do both….I use dies and I stamp…..beautiful card….I have a couple of Susan's flowers that I need to get busy and make!

[Holly AKA KopyKat]

62.

Thanks for the chance to win the blog candy! I like to use a combination of dies and stamps. Almost feels like I can't do one without the other, lol. I do love your window and poinsetta scene, the peek-a-boo window is a fabulous idea!

[Barbara M.]

63.

I use both stamps and dies and I am loving all of the new stamp/die combos that are coming out. Your card is beautiful as always, thanks for a chance to win!

[lynn burzese]

64.

I probably use more dies but I like to add stamps and I generally complete the inside of the card as well. I look forward to seeing your cards each day. They are always spectacular. I save them for future reference. Thanks so much.

[Alice]

65.

Both! I started making cards with stamps and have added both punches and dies. I love using dies because of the texture they add to a card, and I like stamps because they do the "drawing" for me. Having dies that coordinate with stamps is definitely a plus!

[Lucy]

66.

Thanks for this chance to win. I so love your cards. I use both. Haven't been doing much creating lately. Need to get back to it.

[Cathy D]

67.

I like both dies and stamps. Gosh, I can't remember making a card not using dies or stamps both on the card. Gorgeous poinsettia. Love all your projects and tutorials. They are so easy to understand. Thanks for sharing your work.

[Robbie]

68.

I lean more toward my dies than anything else now. I love the ones that have accompanying stamp sets but the dies themselves are great. I'd love to win this...thanks for the opportunity!

[Anne-Marie B.]

69.

Another beautiful card today Kittie, the Poinsettia is just lovely. These days I make most of my cards with just dies as so many gorgeous ones are around now. But before I had a die cutter I used my vast collection of stamps a lot! I do also love the dies that have stamps to match! Have a great weekend!

[Nancy P]

70.

Lately I've liked working with my dies and punches. Having a hard time coloring in some of my stamps. Thanks for sharing your great work with us. You're amazing!!

[Barbara]

71.

Your card is gorgeous but then again, they always are. I love all your scenes. I like using a combination of stamps and dies on my cards.

[Cookie]

72.

hey Kittie, first of all, I had to take a taxi to get to the end of your comments list...LOL...

Second, I think you need to go on tour and teach how to use the PanPastels.....

And lastly and more importantly, what a beautiful card this is.... it's just a stunning card..... I love the colors you used on the poinsettia... just a truly incredible card... Thank you for sharing your creativity and for the opportunity of winning some blog candy.....

[Sherlock Hoka]

73.

I love working with Susan's Garden. I have just started working with the pan pastels. Love what you did with the window.

[JeanMarie]

74.

Hi Kitty,

You ar solo creative. I look forward to visiting your sight and se what you have created.
I use both stamps an dies. They both are fun to work with. Easy to add dimension with the dies.
I am sure I will continue to use both. Really enjoy all the new dies though. I hate hand cutting things.
Hope you have a great weekend.

[Florence Farrell]

75.

I work a lot with seniors in a class I teach.
I use a combination of dies and stamps in my card class.
I love your ideas and would love to win the die to use in my class/
Kindly keep the ideas coming

[Robin]

76.

I love stamps and dies for my cards, but I sure love the way dies make a card look so professional. It's interesting how the art of card making has evolved since I started stamping in 1998. I'm always so inspired by your cards and I appreciate the chance to win.

[Lynn Hardy]

77.

I love your pretty card! I have been addicted to stamping for over 15 years now but in the last 3 years or so my die collection has been growing rapidly and now I nearly always include at least one die cut on my cards. Your cards are always so inspiring so I'd be very happy if mine looked anything like your lovely creations!

[Meredith]

78.

Great cards. I like using stamps and dies. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Rosy Newlun]

79.

I'm just one in an endless line of your fans Kittie. But I do love what you can arrange to make your scenes. Please keep the beauty coming. We enjoy seeing your creations - Rosy & Bruce ♥

[Cathy M]

80.

Love all the beautiful cards you make. Also, the instructions. I have been buying from Ellen Hutson since I signed up with you. I really can't afford alot I love the poinsettia you used so beautiful. I just started cardmaking and I love your work. Thank You so much.

[Faye Butterworth]

81.

I am not a stamper, dies are my passion and you display the use of these dies so well. I sit for hours looking at your creations, please keep them coming.
Hugs, Faye

[María Alba Negrón]

82.

Hi Kittie,

I am in Awe of your talent! One of the blog subscriptions that I look forward to read is yours and trying to emulate you although successful I am sure that it takes me longer and I consume more tylenol than you ! To answer your question it all depends on the mood that I am in. For this christmas I have done all dies and also a combination of both. Let me tell you all these companies that you make projects for should give you a commission if you are not already get it! I have spent a fortune in them and they have to thank you for it! Thanks for this awesome candy, I hope I win it. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family!

Cariños,

María Alba
San Juan, Puerto Rico

[Linda Carson]

83.

This is gorgeous! The poinsettia looks so real! Maybe Santa should bring me some pan pastels for Christmas! I use both stamps and dies to create!

[Cheryl]

84.

I started life as a stamper, but I have to say that since discovering your blog, I am using more and more dies.

[Judy]

85.

Ah Ha! I just purchased that window die.....with the box. Such a pretty display and I love Susan's everything too.

I love both stamping and die cutting. Love coloring ...

Thanks again for all your lovely cards.

[Cindy]

86.

I usually stamp my cards, but lately (because of you:) I am using dies a lot. I am using a window die to make my Christmas cards this year. It's actually going faster than I thought it would and I'm really enjoying the process.

[Melanie Amaya]

87.

Hi Kittie,
As usual, I love your creations.
I like to use both stamps and dies.
It is fun to do both. Please keep up
the inspiration.

[Karin]

88.

Hi Kittie,

I prefer both, it all depends on the creative urge that takes me at the moment. Always enjoy seeing what new creation that you come up. Love the new dies that Susan is coming out with.

[Marilyn C]

89.

Hi! I mainly use dies and on rare occasions I stamp. Love the see thru windows and the poinsetta is great.

[Eva van Buuren]

90.

Good evening, Kittie,
I love most the dies on my cards.
But I love ALL your cards! Your combination cards are wonderful.
Everything you touch, changed in gold...
The poinsettia is fabulous! It seems a really flower.
Kittie, thank you for the chance to win the blog candy.
Hugs from the Netherlands.

[kren]

91.

I love dies with stamped sentiments. I love the dies you showcase. My wish list grows daily!

Come and follow me!
kReN@ http://afourthlife.blogspot.com
Life is good!

[Mary Fuller]

92.

I have purchased more dies because I loved the way you used them on your cards. You are truly a "very" talented lady and I look forward every day to seeing what you have come up with next! I do like using stamps, but certainly use a lot of dies also. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win.

[Virginia Ogg]

93.

I am getting quite a collection of dies, I find I like to use them. I also have a lot of stamps. So I guess I like either. I do like to do the fancy folded cards and find the dies make great focals for holding the whole thing together. I just love all of your cards. I hope to learn how to put things together the way you do so they look so beautiful. Thank you for the chance to win these wonderful dies.

[Charlotte]

94.

Hi Kittie,

Your cards are beautiful and I just finished watching ribbon/bow videos on YouTube, they are great. You should do more videos ;)

I really like both dies and stamps.

Thanks

[Nikki C]

95.

Beautiful Card love the window you've created and I usually use a mix of both I have made cards with only dies and I am always surprized how wonderful they turn out showcasing only the dies thanks for the chance hugs Nikki

[Connie G]

96.

The window cards you post are just plain gorgeous!! Almost every card I make, it is a combination of dies and stamps. I just love the dies and I am drawn to what they can add to a project.

[Kathy H]

97.

This card is gorgeous! I have had my eye on this poinsettia die. Would love to have it! I use a combination of stamps and dies for card making. Just got a new set today of die and stamp!

[Kristi]

98.

I love your dimensional cards. They are lovely. My projects are a combination of die cuts, stamps & beautiful papers. I love to try new products & techniques. Your project has inspired me!

[Sue Speck]

99.

As I'm primarily a stamper,it doesn't feel right to me to do up a card with no stamping on it . . . I at least like to have a stamped sentiment somewhere in view. However, I'm a die freak as well so it's a constant tug of war between the two (but it's a fun one nonetheless!).

[Patricia Swagler]

100.

I do both dies and stamps. I just found your blog about a week ago and I love your cards. Thank you for the chance to win the window die.