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Watch Murdoch's Scandal on PBS. See more from FRONTLINE.
People are still digesting the news about Blackboard's acquisition of Moodle. Here is an interesting view from Audrey Watters at Inside Higher Ed. I happen to agree that LMS providers could gain access to very significant data that many in the education supply chain would find useful and worth paying for (IHEd):
But I think the value's elsewhere. Or rather the value is in the customer, but not in terms of licenses or sign-ups or enrollment numbers per se. I think the value's in the data:
What are students reading? What are they buying at the bookstore? What are they checking out of the library? How much time are they spending on course materials? How often do they interact with other students? What does that interaction entail? How often do they interact with faculty? What does that interaction entail? How do students respond to feedback? How's attendance? How are grades -- not just at the end of the term, but in an ongoing and real-time basis? What classes do students want to take? What classes should they take? What classes should the university offer? Can it build a recommendation engine to help make suggestions to students? What faculty should it hire? And what are those faculty doing?
These are the sorts of questions that big data promises to answer for universities, as well as (I'd hope) for leaners. That's both a frightening and a thrilling prospect, I think, when we consider its implications. But learning analytics is still a largely open field right now, I'd say, even though there are pockets of early incumbants: companies who've built adaptive engines, companies who hold massive amounts of user data, companies who sell products and services to universities/professors/students.
Ever think of taking the SAT over again? Me either, but Drew Magary at Deadspin thought he would give it a try and hilarity ensues. Parents, this is what you are putting your kids through. (Deadspin)
I mean seriously, HOLY FUCK. My mind exploded when I looked at this. You may as well have asked me to climb Everest using a fork. It took me five minutes just to try to understand the QUESTION. Once I had figured it out, time was up. I finished most of the verbal sections of the test under the time allotted. I had no such luck with the math sections. Even when I got the question right, the mental strain it took to try and dig through the piles of shit-encrusted mildew in my brain to retrieve the information needed to solve any given equation was brutal. How do you divide fractions again? Don't you flip the top number and the bottom number or something? And what's the top number called? The Ruminator? The Kilometer? OH FUCK IT.This year's Booker came under fire for being too low brow and this post on a scifi award shows that complaining about book award efforts is alive and well, but that hasn't stopped the Observer from launching a new award program to name the best book from 1962. Why? Well, just because it was 50 years ago which I don't need reminding (Observer).
Many times, I had to skip a question because I couldn't figure out the answer, and then I got that paranoia that's unique to someone taking a standardized test. I became fearful that I had failed to skip over the question on my answer sheet. So every five seconds, I'd double-check my sheet to make sure I didn't fill out my answers in the wrong slots. One time I did this, and so I had to erase the answers and move them all forward. Only I had a shitty eraser, which failed to erase my mark and instead smeared the mark all over the rest of my sheet. FUCK YOU, TRICK ERASER. I HATE YOU.
The Observer is sponsoring a new annual prize to decide which book of ideas from the crop published 50 years ago has had the most lasting influence on society's thinking. So, taking the class of 1962, the Bristol festival's Best Book of Ideas prize will come from this shortlist of 10:
1) Another Country James Baldwin
2) Capitalism and Freedom Milton Friedman
3) A Clockwork Orange Anthony Burgess
4) Day (originally published as The Accident) Elie Wiesel
5) My Land and My People: The Original Autobiography of His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet Dalai Lama XIV
6) The Other America Michael Harrington
7) Sex and the Single Girl Helen Gurley Brown
8) Silent Spring Rachel Carson
9) The Structure of Scientific Revolutions Thomas S Kuhn
10) Toward a Psychology of Being Abraham Harold Maslow
The winner, chosen by the festival board, will be announced on 21 May.Speaking of which, Christopher Hitchens is one of 18 authors selected for the Orwell Prize for political writing.(Telegraph)
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- Article (reviewed) (3)
- Conference Proceeding (3)
- Patent (1)
- Article (unreviewed) (1)
- cardiac resynchronization therapy (2)
- 3D modeling (1)
- 3d Heart Simulation (1)
- Atrial fibrillation (1)
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy, Biventricular pacing, Left atrial ECG, Transesophageal electrocardiography, Left atrial delay, Atrioventricular delay,Left cardiac ECG (1)
- Catheter Ablation (1)
- Electrode Model (1)
- Fractionated atrial signals (1)
- Fractionated ventricular signals (1)
- HF Ablation (1)
Cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) is a device- based therapy for the treatment of systolic left ventricular chronic heart failure. Unlike other device - based therapies for heart failure, CCM delivers non - excitatory pacing signals to the myocardium. This leads to an extension of the action potential and to an improved contractility of the heart. The modeling and simulation was done with the electromagnetic simulation software CST. Three CCM electrodes were inserted into the Offenburg heart rhythm model an d subsequently simulated the electric field propagation in CCM therapy. In addition, simulations of CCM have been performed with electrodes from other device -based therapies, such as cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) and implantable cardioverter. /. defi brillator (ICD) therapy. At the same distance to the simulation electrode, the electric field is slightly stronger in CCM therapy than in CCM therapy with additionally implanted CRT or ICD electrodes. In addition, there is a change in the electric field pr opagation at the electrodes of the CRT and the shock electrode of the ICD. By simulating several different therapy procedures on the heart, it is possible to check how they affect their behavior during normal operation. CCM heart rhythm model simulation al lows the evaluation the individual electrical pacing and sensing field during CCM.
Cryoballoon model and simulation of catheter ablation for pulmonary vein isolation in atrial fibrillation (2018)
Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is a common therapy in atrial fibrillation (AF). The cryoballoon was invented to isolate the pulmonary vein in one step and in a shorter time than a point-by-point radiofrequency (RF) ablation. The aim of the study was to model two cryoballoon catheters, one RF catheter and to integrate them into a heart rhythm model for the static and dynamic simulation of PVI by cryoablation and RF ablation in AF. The modeling and simulation were carried out using the electromagnetic and thermal simulation software CST (CST, Darmstadt). Two cryoballons and one RF ablation catheter were modeled based on the technical manuals of the manufacturers Medtronic and Osypka. The PVI especially the isolation of the left inferior pulmonary vein using a cryoballoon catheter was performed with a -50 °C heatsource and an exponential signal. The temperature at the balloon surface was -50 °C after 20 s ablation time, -24 °C from the balloon 0,5 mm in the myocardium, at a distance of 1 mm -3 °C, at 2 mm 18 °C and at a distance of 3mm 29 °C. PVI with RF energy was simulated with an applied power of 5 W at 420 kHz at the distal 8 mm ablation electrode. The temperature at the tip electrode was 110 °C after 15 s ablation time, 75 °C from the balloon at 0,5 mm in the myocardium, at a distance of 1 mm 58 °C, at 2 mm 45 °C and at a distance of 3 mm 38 °C. Virtual heart rhythm and catheter models as well as the simulation of the temperature allow the simulation of PVI in AF by cryo ablation and RF ablation. The 3D simulation of the temperature profile may be used to optimize RF and cryo ablation.
Spectral Analysis of Signal Averaging Electrocardiography in Atrial and Ventricular Tachycardia Arrhythmias (2018)
Targeting complex fractionated atrial electrocardiograms by automated algorithms during ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation has produced conflicting outcomes in previous electrophysiological studies and catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. The aim of the investigation was to evaluate atrial and ventricular high frequency fractionated electrical signals with signal averaging technique. Methods: Signal averaging electrocardigraphy allows high resolution ECG technique to eliminate interference noise signals in the recorded ECG. The algorithm use automatic ECG trigger function for signal averaged transthoracic, transesophageal and intra-cardiac ECG signals with novel LabVIEW software. Results: The analysis in the time domain evaluated fractionated atrial signals at the end of the signal averaged P-wave and fractionated ventricular signals at the end of the QRS complex. We evaluated atrial flutter in the time domain with two-to-one atrioventricular conduction, 212.0 ± 4.1 ms atrial cycle length, 426.0 ± 8.2 ms ventricular cycle length, 58.2 ± 1.8 ms P-wave duration, 119.6 ± 6.4 ms PQ duration, 103.0 ± 2.4 ms QRS duration and 296.4 ± 6.8 ms QT duration. The analysis in the frequency domain evaluated high frequency fractionated atrial signals during the P-wave and high frequency fractionated ventricular signals during QRS complex. Conclusions: Spectral analysis of signal averaging electrocardiography with novel LabVIEW software can be utilized to evaluate atrial and ventricular conduction delays in patients with atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. Complex fractionated atrial and ventricular electrocardiograms may be useful parameters to evaluate electrical cardiac bradycardia and tachycardia signals in atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia ablation.
Ösophaguselektrodensonde und Vorrichtung zur kardiologischen Behandlung und/oder Diagnose (PCT/EP2018/080382) (2018)
Herzrhythmusmodell zur Simulation elektrischer und thermischer Felder bei kardialer Resynchronisationstherapie und Hochfrequenz-Ablation (2018)
Hintergrund: Richtung und Stärke des elektrischen Feldes (E-Feld) der biventrikulären (BV) Stimulation und elektrische interventrikuläre Desynchronisation sind bei Patienten mit Herzinsuffizienz und verbreitertem QRS Komplex von Bedeutung für den Erfolg der kardialen Resynchronisationstherapie (CRT). Das 3D Herzrhythmusmodell (HRM) ermöglicht die Simulation von CRT und Hochfrequenz (HF) Ablation. Das Ziel der Studie besteht in der Integration von Schrittmacher- und Ablationselektroden in das HRM zur E-Feld Simulation der BV Stimulation und thermischen Feld (T-Feld) Simulation der HF Ablation von Vorhofflimmern (AF). Methoden: Es wurden fünf multipolare linksventrikuläre (LV) Elektroden, eine epikardiale LV Elektrode, vier bipolare rechtsatriale (RA) Elektroden, zwei rechtsventrikuläre (RV) Elektroden und ein HF Ablationskatheter mit CST (Computer Simulation Technology, Darmstadt) modelliert und das HRM (Schalk et al: Clin Res Cardiol 106, Suppl 1, April 2017, P1812) um den Koronarvenensinus (CS) erweitert (HRM-CS). E-Feld Simulationen bei vorhofsynchroner BV Stimulation und bei RA Stimulation mit RV und LV Ableitung erfolgten mit den Elektroden Select Secure 3830, Capsure VDD-2 5038 und Attain OTW 4194 im HRM+CS (Fig.). F-Feld Simulationen der HF Ablation von AF bei CRT wurden mit integriertem Ablationskatheter AlCath G FullCircle (Biotronik) simuliert. Ergebnisse: HRM-CS ermöglichte 3D E-Feld Simulationen bei vorhofsynchroner bipolarer BV Stimulation und bei bipolarer RA Stimulation mit bipolarer RV und LV Ableitung. RV und LV Stimulation erfolgten zeitgleich bei einer Amplitude von 3 V an der LV Elektrode und 1 V an der RV Elektrode mit einer Impulsbreite von jeweils 0,5 ms. Die von der BV Stimulationen erzeugten Fernpotentiale konnten von der RA Elektrode wahrgenommen werden. Das Fernpotential an der RA Elektrodenspitze betrug 32,86 mV und in 1 mm Abstand von der RA Elektrodenspitze ergab sich ein Fernpotential von 185,97 mV. HRM-CS ermöglichte 3D T-Feld Simulationen der HF Ablation von AF bei CRT. Das T-Feld bei HF Ablation des AV-Knotens wurde mit einer anliegenden Leistung von 5 W bei 420 kHz an der distalen 8 mm Ablationselektrode simuliert. Die Temperatur an der Katheterspitze betrug nach 5 s Ablationsdauer 88,66 °C, in 1 mm Abstand von der Katheterspitze im Myokard 42,17 °C und in 2 mm Abstand 37,49 °C. Schlussfolgerungen: HRM-CS und Elektrodenmodelle ermöglichen die 3D Simulationen von E-Feldern bei vorhofsynchroner BV Stimulation, RA Stimulation mit RV und LV Wahrnehmung und von T-Feldern bei HF Ablation. E-Feld Simulationen von RA, RV und LV Stimulation und Sensing können möglicherweise zur Vorhersage von CRT Respondern genutzt werden.
Heart rhythm model for the simulation of electric fields in trans esophageal atrial pacing and cardiac resynchronization therapy (2018)
Abstract: Electric field of biventricular (BV) pacing, left ventricular (LV) electrode position and electrical interventricular desynchronization are important parameters for successful cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in patients with heart failure, sinus rhythm and reduced LV ejection fraction. The aim of the study was to evaluate electric pacing field of transesophageal left atrial (LA) pacing and BV pacing with 3D heart rhythm simulation. Bipolar right atrial (RA), right ventricular (RV), LV electrodes and multipolar hemispherical esophageal LA electrodes were modeled with CST (Computer Simulation Technology, Darmstadt). Electric pacing field were simulated with bipolar RA and RV pacing with Solid S (Biotronik) electrode, bipolar LV pacing with Attain 4194 (Medtronic) electrode and bipolar LA pacing with TO8 (Osypka) esophageal electrode. 3D heart rhythm model with esophagus allowed electric pacing field simulation of 4-chamber pacing with bipolar intracardiac RA, RV, LV pacing and bipolar transesophageal LA pacing. The pacing amplitudes were 3V RA pacing amplitude, 50V LA pacing amplitude, 1.5V RV pacing amplitude and 3V LV pacing amplitude with 0.5ms pacing pulse duration. The atrioventricular delay between RA pacing and BV pacing was 140ms atrioventricular pacing delay and simultaneous RV and LV pacing. Electric pacing fields were simulated during the different pacing modes AAI, VVI, DDD and DDD0V. The intracardiac far-field pacing potentials were evaluated with intracardiac electrodes and a distance of 1mm from the electrodes with RA electrode 1.104V, RV electrode 0.703V and LV electrode 1.32V. The transesophageal far-field pacing potential was evaluated with transesophageal electrode and a distance of 10mm from the elelctrode with LA electrode 6.076V. Heart rhythm model simulation with esophagus allows evaluation of electric pacing fields in AAI, VVI, DDD, DDD0V and DDD0D pacing modes. Electric pacing field of RA, RV and LV pacing in combination with LA pacing may additional useful pacing mode in CRT non-responders.
The high frequency (HF) catheter ablation is the gold standard for the therapy of many cardiac tachyarrhythmias, such as atrioventricular node re-entry tachycardia (AVNRT), atrioventricular re-entry tachycardia (AVRT) or atrial flutter (AFL). The aim of the study was to simulate the HF ablation of AVNRT, AVRT, AFL and its heat propagation in reference to the supplied power with different electrode material and electrode size. The modeling and simulation were performed with the thermal and electromagnetic simulation software CST® (Computer Simulation Technology, Darmstadt). The modeling and simulation were carried out using ablation catheters with 4 mm tip electrode and 8 mm tip electrode with different electrode materials. Both electrode types were made of platinum and gold respectively. For the measurement of the heat propagation in the heart tissue, the catheters were integrated in the Offenburg heart rhythm model. The HF ablation procedures were performed with the 4 mm platinum tip electrode, with an application duration of 45 seconds and a power output of 40 watts. The HF ablation of the atrioventricular node slow pathway produced a maximum temperature of 66.33 °C. The Kent bundle HF ablation in the left atrium achieved a maximum temperature of 67.14 °C. The HF ablation of the right atrial isthmus resulted 65.96 °C. The 8 mm distal platinum tip electrode and a power output of 60 watts reached 72.85 °C. The 8 mm distal gold tip electrode and a power output of 60 watt reached 64.66 °C, due to the improved thermal conductivity of gold. Virtual heart and ablation electrode models allow the static and dynamic simulation of HF ablation with different electrode material and electrode size. The 3D simulation of the temperature profile may be used to optimize the AVNRT, AVRT and AFL HF ablation.
Electrical Right and Left Cardiac Atrioventricular and Left Atrial Delay in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Responder and Non-responder with Sinus Rhythm (2018)
Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) with hemodynamic optimized biventricular pacing is an established therapy for heart failure patients with sinus rhythm, reduced left ventricular ejection fraction and wide QRS complex. The aim of the study was to evaluate electrical right and left cardiac atrioventricular delay and left atrial delay in CRT responder and non-responder with sinus rhythm. Methods: Heart failure patients with New York Heart Association class 3.0 ± 0.3, sinus rhythm and 27.7 ± 6.1% left ventricular ejection fraction were measured by surface ECG and transesophageal bipolar left atrial and left ventricular ECG before implantation of CRT devices. Electrical right cardiac atrioventricular delay was measured between onset of P wave and onset of QRS complex in the surface ECG, left cardiac atrioventricular delay between onset of left atrial signal and onset of left ventricular signal in the transesophageal ECG and left atrial delay between onset and offset of left atrial signal in the transesophageal ECG. Results: Electrical atrioventricular and left atrial delay were 196.9 ± 38.7 ms right and 194.5 ± 44.9 ms left cardiac atrioventricular delay, and 47.7 ± 13.9 ms left atrial delay. There were positive correlation between right and left cardiac atrioventricular delay (r = 0.803 P < 0.001) and negative correlation between left atrial delay and left ventricular ejection fraction (r = −0.694 P = 0.026) with 67% CRT responder. Conclusions: Transesophageal electrical left cardiac atrioventricular delay and left atrial delay may be useful preoperative atrial desynchronization parameters to improve CRT optimization.


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2) I learned I needed Him more than I thought I did. I just think my faith is stronger in Him than before. I also learned to trust in Him more as He is the conductor and I am merely a player in my life.
Day 3:
3) I look for Him more. I talk to Him more. I pray more before I do something. I'm more compassionate towards others. I'm trying to love others more as Jesus commands us to do and have more sympathy for others in my life. I desire Him more. I desire Him to do His will in my life more.
Day 4:
4) I think I understand him more and appreciate him more. I love him more. I understand suffering more and the purpose behind it. I am more accepting of what happens to me in my life because of the trials in Jesus's life. I try to be more compassionate to others because of him as well. More understanding. And just be there more for others as well.
Day 5:
5) While I cannot say for sure as I am not omniscient like God, I do believe He plans to prosper me and do His work while preparing me for the future and leading others to Christ. I have started a new blog based on one of my other passions. I may have a new job that is much more flexible for my family life and has the potential to be more lucrative. I am sure He wants my kids in school as they age and mature. And I continue to write my novel. Slowly but surely. And one day I'll be a published author. He has great things in store and I can't wait!
Day 6:
6) It's not just during the study of John. It's all the time. I want to tell them how God is good and true and faithful and He is there and His plan is to prosper you as you become more like His Son, Jesus Christ. God is working, all the time, whether you see it or not. Have faith! All of my family needs to hear this.
Final Thoughts on the Study of John: While I enjoyed this study, I'm glad it's coming to an end. I was unable to attend most of the lectures due to a schedule conflict with my children. They were unable to attend as well because of this schedule conflict. So that was disappointing. I know I didn't get as much out of this as I normally would have but at this stage in my life I did what I could and you all helped me with your comments and being faithful. Hence, my proposal for lectures available online. I attend a night class and it's late both for me and the kids. Having this as an option would be amazing! And does it really matter if more people would listen at home? I don't think God cares.
Usually BSF asks a whole question on the kids' program and how it affected your kids. This year it seems more like an after thought.
I enjoyed my group this year who pushed me to dig deeper into God and His word.
My answers seem trite for Lesson 30. For me it's hard to quantify how God has worked in my life when the changes are so very small.
I am looking forward to the break. To reading some good books and writing one. To listening to God's voice in my life this summer. To hearing Him speak. To finding a summer bible study. To watch Him work in my life even when I don't understand it. God is good!
Have a great break and see you all in the Fall!


text:
A man who was attacking passengers and the driver of a CTA bus in the Marquette Park neighborhood was shot and Tasered by police after he tried to attack officers this afternoon, authorities said.
The incident happened at about 4 p.m. as a California Avenue CTA bus was northbound near 63rd Street, said Patrick Camden, a spokesman for the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7.
The man, in his late 20s and who appeared to be impaired, began attacking several passengers on the bus, Camden said.
As the bus stopped at 63rd Street, the man then attacked the bus driver, said Camden.
As the man was attacking the driver, another passenger got off the bus and flagged down a passing police car with a single officer inside, Camden said.
A statement from Police News Affairs said the officer was an evidence technician.
As the man noticed that a police officer was approaching the bus, he took off some of his clothing and was flailing his arms at the police officer in a threatening manner, despite being ordered to stop, Camden said.
The subject disregarded police orders and aggressively advanced towards the officer, and as a result of this action the officer discharged his weapon, according to the police statement.
After the man continued to attack, the officer shot the man, Camden said. The man began going toward the officer again, who shot the man again, Camden said.
After the man was shot and other officers responded, he continued to resist arrest so police had to Taser him twice, Camden said.
The man was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in an unknown condition, Camden said.
The bus driver and a passenger were also hospitalized for non-life threatening injuries, according to Camden. The police officers were not injured, according to the News Affairs statement.
The suspect, who recently had gotten out of prison and is described as being extremely muscular, also had attacked a female passerby while out of the bus, according to police.
Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner contributed.


text:
*Hi there. Yes! Another blog break! But I have a good excuse! I've been having issues getting logged into my flickr account. So frustrating. I have several things I'd like to blog about. I always give the excuse "I'm living life instead of writing about it", but there are a few things I'd like to get into my blog, so I don't forget! This is one of them!! I hope that as the fall settles in, I can find a little more time for writing!! Thanks for sticking with me! =) *
Sunday, October 11th, 2015.
I FINISHED Prairie Fire 1/2 Marathon.
13.1 Miles
I used a training plan that was16 weeks. I ended up having the last week disrupted due to a murder suspect on the run in our county. True story!! So I was a little nervous as I'd only been able to hit 9 miles.
I'd also like to add that I didn't lose ONE.STINKING.POUND through training. (But I maintained at least!) But did lose 3 the week after the race. I was SO hungry during the last 6 weeks. I wanted to eat all the time. I could never ever train for a full...I'd probably gain 50 lbs.
I had wanted to "quietly" dedicate my very first half to my Dad, and wanted a piece him of him with me. So ended up putting his 7 year AA sobriety chip on my shoe lace, and tucking it inside. I love it so much..I think it will just stay there forever.
You know those zombie movies? Where everyone is still walking with arms straight out?? Yep. That's totally how it was those last 3. I tried to run. My body felt like it was underwater. I walked. Like a zombie. For 3 miles.
The most amazing experience through this entire thing..is doing something your mind is telling you is totally insane and you must stop. And plowing through and finishing anyway.
I ended up hitting a pretty hard wall around mile 10. Was CERTAIN mile 11 wasn't ever going to com.
I also can't tell you what exactly happened at mile 12.5. But I totally emotionally fell apart. You would think after 12.5 miles the excitement would carry you in, but it doesn't. You start to think you are never going to get there or WON'T be able to make it there. I could HEAR the finish line, and the cheers. But I was convinced I wasn't going to make it.
I can tell you what song came through my headphones at this time. The One I'm Running to by 7eventh Time Down. Not a coincidence I'm sure, and I found myself trying to talk myself down from panic, and hanging on to every single word.
And until I hit the bridge that would take me it...I still didn't believe it. As strange as it sounds, I never thought about quitting, but had started to doubt if I would finish. Doesn't make sense, huh?
I don't have a glorious running in, hands in the air victory finish like some.
But I finished...13.1!
First thing I wanted, was a shower. You know that first shower you take, after you've given birth? Yep--same feeling.
This experience is most definitely in the top 5 proudest moments of my life. There is nothing I can type here that can tell you how I felt.
Some of my favorite moments from the race?
At mile 2, there was a lady with a mega phone yelling "You are ALMOST there" Ugh. It made me smile and shake my head.
There was app you could download, and people at home could track you, if THEY had the app. It had a "cheer" option. People at home could pick out the cheesiest of cheers and they could come through my headphones. This was fantastic.I loved it so much. I didn't know at the time who they were from, (It saved them, so I could look when I was finished." just that someone I love, was thinking about me.
We ran the course with the full marathon people. There was just 2 different loops where they cut off from us for an extra 6 miles each, and then they would merge back in with us. Oh gosh...it was like corvettes merging in with a bunch of Yugos. Those people were like machines. I was in awe of them, and how they were still managing conversations, and would support other runners as they whizzed by us.
The signs were HILARIOUS.
They had bands at many mile points. It was very cool.
I crossed the line, found Lori, and sat down. My stomach was yucky, but I got part of a Gatorade and a bottle of water down. I saw and watched the Marathoners coming in, and they were handed 32oz Michelob Ultras as they crossed. No. Just no.
It was just an incredible experience. All of it. From training to the race, I learned so much about so many things. I'm not sure 1/2's will ever be "my" thing to do regularly, but am not against doing another one...someday. Which supports my theory races are a lot like birth, and a little bit of amnesia sets in so you will do it again. HA!


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Hi bloggers! I know that Easter is a bit earlier this year so I thought I would try to get my Easter cards up on the blog before it actually arrives this year! Before you read the description of how it was made, any idea what die I have used for the tufts of grass in among the Easter eggs?? Hmmm, let's see if you can guess before you read what it is! I started this card by puling out my Double Pierced Noble Rectangles and Ovals sets to create several frames. I cut a multi layered frame of blush card, kraft card and coconut white card using the Ovals (both sets). I embossed a piece of coconut white card with the new TulipTwist embossing folder and seated the frames over it. Then I created the rectangular frames out of coconut white card and added a solid white unembossed piece as the backing behind those and glued my ova frames into the centre of that. Next I cut the Easter Basket die in Kraft card and backed it in Chestnut Brown. I cut off the tabs (which are for use to make it 3D) and added mounting foam to the back of the basket. I cut the eggs out of custard, blush and sky blue and added them to the basket. To add a bit of greenery around them, I cut the Chrysanthemum die, yes, it is a flower die! I cut it up into pieces and added it around the eggs as a bit of embellishment. The bunny was designed to sort of look like a chocolate bunny (like you buy in the shops) so I decided to cut him in dark brown card. I added the bunny and a couple of eggs and "greenery" around the outside of the basket. I used the bow from the set and added it to the handle and cut the Happy Easter phrase and glued it to the top of the oval frame. The card was completed with a simple white on white mat and layer. The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x 8 3/4"in size. All for now, Sue x
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Monday, 13 March 2017
Happy Easter
Hi bloggers! I know that Easter is a bit earlier this year so I thought I would try to get my Easter cards up on the blog before it actually arrives this year! Before you read the description of how it was made, any idea what die I have used for the tufts of grass in among the Easter eggs?? Hmmm, let's see if you can guess before you read what it is! I started this card by puling out my Double Pierced Noble Rectangles and Ovals sets to create several frames. I cut a multi layered frame of blush card, kraft card and coconut white card using the Ovals (both sets). I embossed a piece of coconut white card with the new TulipTwist embossing folder and seated the frames over it. Then I created the rectangular frames out of coconut white card and added a solid white unembossed piece as the backing behind those and glued my ova frames into the centre of that. Next I cut the Easter Basket die in Kraft card and backed it in Chestnut Brown. I cut off the tabs (which are for use to make it 3D) and added mounting foam to the back of the basket. I cut the eggs out of custard, blush and sky blue and added them to the basket. To add a bit of greenery around them, I cut the Chrysanthemum die, yes, it is a flower die! I cut it up into pieces and added it around the eggs as a bit of embellishment. The bunny was designed to sort of look like a chocolate bunny (like you buy in the shops) so I decided to cut him in dark brown card. I added the bunny and a couple of eggs and "greenery" around the outside of the basket. I used the bow from the set and added it to the handle and cut the Happy Easter phrase and glued it to the top of the oval frame. The card was completed with a simple white on white mat and layer. The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x 8 3/4"in size. All for now, Sue x
131 comments:
Sue thank you for a lovely Monday card, makes a cold dark morning much brighter. Love this beautiful card.
Elaine, even though Andrew and Helen had rain, he will be able to relax and rest, it will be good for him.
Laine, good to see you back, what a spending spree you had. I did enjoy the apple crumble thank you. Jack came in, kissed me, pushed the container in my hand and took himself and my iPad off to the bedroom. That's his normal reaction when he comes in lol.
Carmen, poor you, no fun when that happens. We too have a similar problem at work, either too cold or too hot.
Patricia, your flowers sound beautiful, clever girl.
NannaTina and Tina T, thinking of you.
My hugs and best wishes to all, especially our missing friends. Nirah, hope you are going to be well enough for the big meet up. Maureen, missing you too.
- 13 March 2017 at 06:01
- Rose in Chester said...
Hi Sue,
Loving this card and the tufts you've used for grass - well my guess is "the individual petals of the crysanthemum flower. Am I correct?
Hugs, Rose
- 13 March 2017 at 06:03
- Jan on the Fosse said...
Hi Sue
Thanks for a beautiful Easter card today I love it.
Jan x
- 13 March 2017 at 06:04
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
Morning Sue.
A lovely card Thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
- 13 March 2017 at 06:04
- Denise Bryant said...
Oh... I just love this one! Beautiful basket, bunny and eggs! Pretty colors and textures!
- 13 March 2017 at 06:05
- nancyd said...
Morning Sue, a gorgeous card and I guessed right that it was the chrysanthemum die and very effective too.
Nancyd xx
- 13 March 2017 at 06:06
- lindyloo681 said...
Wow. As usual all your cards are just fantastic. You are one very skilled talented lady.
- 13 March 2017 at 06:11
- BridgetCG said...
Hello Sue, this card is absolutely fantastic, love the soft colours, and the grass from a flower die, just proves how versatile they are. Have a great day all. Bx
- 13 March 2017 at 06:22
- hettygarlick said...
A beautiful card Sue and a great idea for the grass. I think you're a bit confused about Easter though. It's actually three weeks later this year than it was last year! Like Christmas though, it's always good to have ideas early!
- 13 March 2017 at 06:25
- TDQ Karen said...
What a fun card. No reason why we can't have an early Easter card, there have been hot cross buns in the supermarket since Boxing Day!!!
- 13 March 2017 at 06:32
- CraftySuetoo said...
Good morning Sue. Gorgeous card, and it's never too early for ideas. I love all the frames and I even managed to guess what the grass was made of!
Jumping on Pam's echo train again this morning. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
- 13 March 2017 at 06:39
- Janice K said...
Good morning Sue,
Such a pretty card, love the pastel colours and textures on the eggs. A very clever and effective use of the chrysanthemum die! X
- 13 March 2017 at 06:39
- JAO said...
Lovely Easter card Sue, the colours beautiful.
- 13 March 2017 at 06:44
- Steph Cotterill said...
Morning Sue. Woohoo. My brain works I guessed right lol. Mastermind here I come - well maybe not !
I'm so thrilled you have showcased this little basket die. Since my 'patient' gave it me I've had all sorts of idea's of what I can add when used as an Easter card, but like your festive samples, more Easter idea's would help a million please, it would be nice to get away from the usual religious themed card, although I do make those too so I'm certainly not against them in any l way, shape or form. Your sample is so sweet and why we are amazed at the springs of grass I have no idea, after all you are the one and only Sue Wilson - card and die designer lol at first I thought you used the Dandelion Clocks but then I realised it was your new Crysthathamum die - good try Sue, but we are starting to get the hang of how you work so next time maybe you should stretch our minds a little more lol after all that, you have started my week with a smile so thank you for a real pretty card. Wonder if you've actually seen any devil's yet ?
on that note, my usual daily hug is winging its way to you and I hope you have a brilliant day 😊 xxx
- 13 March 2017 at 06:47
- hazel young said...
Stunning card Sue x xhazel
- 13 March 2017 at 06:50
- Marion Bull said...
What a delightful Easter card you have made and so good to have an early sample for Easter. This should get me going!
Thank you!
Maggie B xx
- 13 March 2017 at 06:54
- Unknown said...
Wonderful Easter card! Love the idea of using the Chrysanthemum die to make grass. Debra x
- 13 March 2017 at 06:57
- Pussycats said...
Good Morning Sue and all. Stunning Card this morning. I have to say I did not guess right but what a brilliant ideaon creating the grass. As always love the finishing touches on the card. Wendy
- 13 March 2017 at 07:00
- June Smith said...
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh my goodness Sue this is so gorgeous, yes it is a little bit big for postage but what a creation you have come up with, (I was please I - like lots of Wilsonettes - guessed what the grass tufts were made from - your so clever). I have purchased these dies but to date have not used them yet, well you know what I am going to say don't you, yes I am going to try it. Lots to cut out though, but a good way of using up those little off cuts that we all keep. It is never too early for inspiration Sue.
It is a nice bright morning here in Kent, hope it stays like it.
Pam sorry I forgot to mention Jack yesterday and his crumble, I know you are very, very proud of both the twins, they are so alike yet different. Did I tell you that I am a twin and I have a set of twin sisters as well, only a year between the 4 of us - but oh boy did we have lots of fun growing up. We used to have a name badge on when we were in primary school and used to swap them around, you can imagine the antics that we got up too. Anyway I digress, Jack will remember all of his life the wonderful reaction he got from his cooking, priceless.
Elaine, shame about the rain for Andrew and Helen but I am sure that getting away for a few days will do them a power of good, special hugs xx
Laine, pleased you are back, missed you.
I so enjoy reading all the stories on here, brings our friends closer doesn't it.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
- 13 March 2017 at 07:00
- hollyberry said...
Beautiful card.
- 13 March 2017 at 07:02
- Unknown said...
Good morning Sue another gorgeous card I love the colours and the design is wonderful
Have a lovely day
Debs Cards xx
- 13 March 2017 at 07:04
- Muriel said...
Hello Sue and all
The cutest Easter card I have seen in ages, such great colours, I know some little people who would love it.
Muriel x
- 13 March 2017 at 07:08
- Kim Dibben said...
Gorgeous card Sue xx love Kim D
- 13 March 2017 at 07:08
- Unknown said...
Dear Sue and Wilsonettes,
Thank you for starting our Easter bulbs early so they're in full bloom when we need them.
This card is so appealing and the guessing game was fun. Sure like the new embossing folder and how much variety you can get in the eggs. Any update on when we might be able to hope for blush card?
My battery and my iPad battery are both getting low, so I better get this sent before we both go out.
Best of weeks to everyone.
- 13 March 2017 at 07:12
- Jackie T said...
Good morning Sue this is a gorgeous Easter card. I do love how you made the grass. The basket die set is amazing. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
- 13 March 2017 at 07:12
- ahappycrafter50 said...
A lovely Easter card. Loved John's demos with this die so I bought it. Loads of possibilities all year round.
- 13 March 2017 at 07:15
- Suemac said...
A lovely card for Easter
- 13 March 2017 at 07:16
What a gorgeous card, Sue, so pretty. Racked my brains and got it right - clever use of the chrysanthemum die. Don't 'do' Easter but really love this one.
Echoing Pam again.
Laine, you do make me laugh. Sorry about battling Brodie - and thanks for Harry prayers. What a lot of new toys!! Please be kind to Carmen! (and vice versa).
Hugs to all.
'P' in Wales
- 13 March 2017 at 07:16
- Barbara Gosden said...
Hi Sue
A beautiful card.
B xx
- 13 March 2017 at 07:19
- PharmacyMichele said...
Beautiful card, really lovely & a great idea for the "grass ".
- 13 March 2017 at 07:19
- Unknown said...
Morning Sue what a wonderful Easter card you have giving us i love everything about it the colour and texture.
Catherine xx
- 13 March 2017 at 07:23
- Marion Scott said...
Beautiful card Sue and I love how you have made the grass.
Marion S x
- 13 March 2017 at 07:26
What a lovely Easter card; love the gentle colours too!
Doreen x
- 13 March 2017 at 07:27
- Jennie - The Crafty Wife said...
Wow! What an amazing Easter that simply anyone would love to receive!
- 13 March 2017 at 07:28
Hi Sue
A lovely card. Gorgeous colours. Thanks for sharing.
June.....I had to laugh thinking about you and your sisters swapping names at school! What fun you must have had! I had two older brothers and always wished I had a sister!
Have a great day everyone.
- 13 March 2017 at 07:29
- Chris Curry said...
A great Easter card Sue, love it. Didn't guess right for your teaser, I thought it my be the stems from the finishing touches delightful daisies. 😂. Have a good day. Xx
- 13 March 2017 at 07:35
- Jennifer Smith-Kirk said...
Hi Sue
What a lovely Easter card and clever use of dies, love the double pierced die collection x x x
- 13 March 2017 at 07:39
- nattyboots said...
Hi Sue
Todays card is as pretty as a picture, i would hang it on the wall.
I will echo Pam again ,thank you Pam
I have a very busy day ahead , 1st appointment to be at the Drs for eight , eeeks must dash
Big hugs all round.
Elaine H X
- 13 March 2017 at 07:42
Morning Sue
As usual a stunning card
Carol x
- 13 March 2017 at 07:45
- Unknown said...
GM Sue. Fab card and great grass.
- 13 March 2017 at 07:48
- Jean Z said...
Hi Sue, Beautiful card love it. love Jean Z xxx
- 13 March 2017 at 07:49
HiSue - what a fantastic Easter card this is and what a clever use of your dies. Love the use of both frames. Sending best wishes
- 13 March 2017 at 07:49
- Dolly Daydream said...
Morning Sue,
A gorgeous Easter card, so pretty, unfortunately I only send three Easter cards to family, so can't really justify buying this set, just wish I had more people to send to, but never mind.
Hugs xxx
Dawn Searle
- 13 March 2017 at 07:52
Morning Sue, lovely Easter card. It took a while but did e entually guess the 'grass' , my excuse is old age!
Love Rosemarie X X
- 13 March 2017 at 07:57
- Clai01 said...
Lovely card Sue x
- 13 March 2017 at 07:57
- alimecca said...
Hi Sue,
This is so gorgeous! I bet any recipient of this would be so delighted. Love and hugs Alison xx
- 13 March 2017 at 08:01
Good morning Sue,
Absolutely stunning Easter card, your dies are so versatile. The little chocolate bunny looks good enough to eat. The little tufts are a great use of your chrysanthemum die which I thought you had used. Everyone would love to receive a card like this. Yvonne xx
- 13 March 2017 at 08:01
- Clare Powell said...
Gorgeous Easter card, must get the basket die x
- 13 March 2017 at 08:07
Well Sue you have done it again, I looked at this card & thought how elegant, never thought I would say that about a basket of eggs! Lol! There is just something about the whole card which gives it that look. I don't have the chrysanthemum die but thought maybe the dandelion clock (would probably also work?). Thank you Sue!
- 13 March 2017 at 08:14
- BenteS said...
A gorgeous Easter card, really elegant!
What a great idea to use the flower die for making grass :))
- 13 March 2017 at 08:23
- Jan.moogie said...
Wow wow wow so adorable and lovely and FABULOUS. Sue you may not realize this but I really love this card, thank you for sharing. Have a great day, hugsxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- 13 March 2017 at 08:25
- Unknown said...
Lovely Easter card, looks good enough to eat.
- 13 March 2017 at 08:28
Hi Sue,
What a pretty Easter card scene set off so beautifully by the multi-layered framing which you do so well - love the chocolate bunny and yes, I did guess it was the Chrysanthemum die posing as grass...lol...and I must check out that new embossing folder too.
- 13 March 2017 at 08:28
- karenlotty said...
Beautiful I love the colours of the mats and layers I had guessed it was the Chrysanthemum die (only because ai was playing catch u and watched a show where John L was demo-Ing with them
- 13 March 2017 at 08:32
- lydia jordan said...
Morning Sue,
A very pretty card, love the grass.
I only make family Easter cards, so didn't invest in the basket, on limited funds I have to choose carefully which ones to buy.
Have a good day.
- 13 March 2017 at 08:41
- Diane Green said...
Hi Sue
What a great card today, definately one to make you smile. That's a great use for the chrysanthemum die too. The detail on the basket is amazing, such a useful die to own. Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
Pam as always you've said it all xxx
June I can imagine the fun you and your sisters had, your poor mum and those poor teachers!! We had twins at school but they had slight differences that you could detect if you looked closely (it also helped if they were both in front of you!) but mum helped by putting them in different coloured t shirts and they didn't seem to swap them which was good! Xxx
- 13 March 2017 at 08:45
- Beryl said...
Beautiful card Sue.
- 13 March 2017 at 08:48
- marg said...
Good Morning Sue
I must look up the Embossing Folder as I haven't seen this one!
I do wish the Blush card was available mine is getting low! lol
Pretty card today love the Easter basket!
Love Marg
- 13 March 2017 at 08:53
- Unknown said...
Stunning card I love it the dies are beautiful the little basket is so cute thank you sue
Love always June horrocks xxxxxxxxx
- 13 March 2017 at 08:54
Morning Sue
A very clever & beautiful Easter card, thank you for showing it now, gives me time to get one made & sent off to Australia,
Love the Chrysanthemum die use it a lot.
Best wishes
Karen M
- 13 March 2017 at 08:58
- Anne said...
What a pretty card, Sue.
Anne (Northampton)
- 13 March 2017 at 09:01
- Netty The Runner said...
So beautiful.
Annette x
- 13 March 2017 at 09:02
- SassySaz said...
Morning Sue, a lovely fun card for Easter xx
- 13 March 2017 at 09:09
- Crafty Cruiser said...
Sooo cute. I guessed it was the chrysanthemum die but very effectively done.
Doreen R
- 13 March 2017 at 09:13
- Ann said...
Hi Sue
Beautiful Easter Card very clever use of the flower die.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
- 13 March 2017 at 09:18
- Hilary Bunker said...
Hi Sue Thankyou for this beautiful easter card. The colours are lovely and what a clever use of the chrysanthemum die. No I did not guess. Not that clever.
Take care
love Hilary
- 13 March 2017 at 09:25
- Unknown said...
Hi sue and friends.
Cute card this morning. Xx
- 13 March 2017 at 09:26
- KarinsArtScrap said...
sweet and gorgeous and fantastic dies Sue
Gr Karin
- 13 March 2017 at 09:27
- cheryl brown said...
Morning Sue,
First I must apologise profusely for forgetting to congratulate Izzy and dj2908 yesterday on their comment wins too. I am not usually so lax as to forget my congratulations.
Beautiful Easter card Sue, so colourful which is what Spring is all about.
I bought Pete a Magnolia Stellata for our 10th Wedding anniversary and it has almost reached it's peak in flowering. Brilliant white star-like flowers on bare leafed branches shine in abundance for this year's showing. That's when I know Spring has arrived to my little corner of Somerset.
Gentle hugs and healing prayers for all those in pain & discomfort.
Although we sometimes tend to go two foot back for each one forward, I hope your day sees an improvement in your goals.
Love 7 hugs
Cheryl xxx
- 13 March 2017 at 09:29
- Pat L said...
Hi Sue
Beautiful card, love all the multi layered frames and the pretty basket complete with eggs and bunny but most of all love that embossing folder
Pam please may I echo all your lovely comments this morning
Love and hugs to everyone especially all our missing friends
- 13 March 2017 at 09:37
Hello Sue
This is a lovely card and like all your dies versatile it would be just as lovely filled with flowers. I love the chrysanthemum die it has jumped to the top of my want list when I visit the NEC on Friday. I feel quite brave I usually go with my eldest daughter but she is in Germany for work so I am going by train and I hate train stations I seem to go into panic mode.
Elaine I hope the trip to the doctors went well. June 4 girls what a household. Hugs to all.
- 13 March 2017 at 09:44
- Laura O said...
very nice Sue ,Laura O
- 13 March 2017 at 09:58
- Annie Stamps said...
Lovely card Sue. I love the use of the chrysanthemum die to make grasses. Very clever.
Annie P
- 13 March 2017 at 10:07
- Unknown said...
Good morning Sue
This is a WOW creation! I love the multi frames, the colour choices and the embossing folder. Absolutely stunning
June x
- 13 March 2017 at 10:09
- Yorks butterfly said...
Morning Sue, what a lovely card, and I do like the way you have used the Chrysanthemum Die as grass. Have yet to start my Easter card, so thank you for the inspiration.
- 13 March 2017 at 10:19
- Bejay said...
Morning, Sue,
I have to admit that I'm not really into Easter cards...but...this one is just so cute I love it!! I expect that the shadow box would be good for all the eggs and bunnies too wouldn't it.
Happy Monday everyone, I'm going to risk hanging my washing outside today...wish me luck lol.
Bejay xx
- 13 March 2017 at 10:29
- Nannieflash said...
Good Morning Sweet Sue a beautiful card this morning and I know my grandchildren would love it, love all the eggs and your bunny to. hugs Shirleyxx
- 13 March 2017 at 10:31
Hi Sue,
What a beautiful Easter card. I love the way the oval frame follows the oval of the handle. The colours are perfect.
Thank you for sharing.
Véronique L
- 13 March 2017 at 10:47
Morning Sue. WOW WOW WOW What a fantastic easter card. I love everything about it, the frames, colours, basket and the colours you have used for the eggs. I got it right about the greenery LOL. I think this is a one to make for my box of stash.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
- 13 March 2017 at 10:47
- Unknown said...
Hi Susan - all the way from Denmark !
I am so in love with your eastercard ! I always find it a bit difficult to make eastercards - something about the colors and ? - but this one sent right through all my fences. ;) Thank you for the ever so pretty inspiration. I find the framing and many layers so elegant and beautiful.
All the best for you, Sue - Heidi
- 13 March 2017 at 10:54
- Kate's Cards said...
That is a real Easter treat! xxx
- 13 March 2017 at 10:56
- Unknown said...
Wow ! What a simply fabulous Easter card today
The design and colours are fab, just love it
- 13 March 2017 at 11:19
- CraftyJo said...
Very 'cameo-like' - pretty card and a nice idea for those who do Easter cards.
- 13 March 2017 at 11:19
- Dorothy of Baldock, GB said...
Hi Sue,
Beautiful card for Easter. I love the little rabbit. Love everything about this one.
Love Dorothy
of Baldock
- 13 March 2017 at 11:35
- Unknown said...
To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Like All Your Truly Wonderful Blog Members Have Already Mentioned Today's Card
Is Truly Exceptional, I Love The Colour Combination Just Stunning.
Products Used:-
"Double Pierced Noble Rectangle Die Set"
"Oval Pierced Die Set"
"The Easter Basket Die Set"
"The Chrysanthemum Die Set"
"The Tulip Twist Embossing Folder"
"Blush/Kraft,Coconut White, And Chestnut Brown Foundation Card"
Today's Tremendous Card:-
Sue As Always I Love How You Created A Multi Layered Superb "Oval Frame" By Using The Blush,Kraft,
Coconut White Card, Then Sue You Decided To Emboss A Piece Of White Card Using
"The New Tulip Twist Embossing Folder" Very Striking Indeed, And Sue You Then Placed Your
Oval Frames Over It, Sue Then You Created The Fabulous "Rectangular Frames" Out Of White Card.
You Added A Solid White Unembossed Piece As The Backing, You Then Glued Your "Oval Frames"
Into The Centre of That.
Sue Next You Cut Out Your "Exquisite Easter Basket" In Your Kraft Card And Backed It With The
Chestnut Brown Which Looks Splendid, Sue You Cut Off The Tabs Adding Mounting Foam To The Back Of
"The Easter Basket" Sue You Then Cut Out The Rest Of The Embellishments From "The Easter Basket Die Set"
Cutting Three "Eggs" Out Of Custard, Blush, And Sky Blue Card You Then Added Them To Your
"Easter Basket" Then You Wished To Add Greenery And Using Your Extremely Versatile Cutting Dies
You Decided To Use "The Chrysanthemum Die" Once Cut Out You Cut Into Pieces, And Added Around
Your Eggs To Embellish, You Cut Out "The Beautiful Easter Bunny" From Dark Brown Card And Placing
Outside The Basket With A Couple Of Extra Eggs And Greenery, Adding A Blush Coloured Bow From
The Die Set, Also In Blush Card "Happy Easter" Sentiment Placing On A Mat/Layer Of White On White
With Your Signature Piercing. This Card Just Shows Once Again How Versatile Your Cutting Dies Are.
Today's Card Is "Stupendous" I Love The Whole Aspect Of Today's Card Thank You For Sharing
Sorry For Boring You Mentioning This Everyday, But You Do Inspire Me Each And Every Day And I Truly
Appreciate That, Thank You So Very Much.
Sue Take Great Care
Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather
Sue Lots Of Love And Huge Hugs 🤗 For Yourself
Love From Sam xxx
- 13 March 2017 at 12:06
- Patricia said...
Good morning Sue, WOW!! I Love, love, love, today's card, especially the beautiful Frame.
I have resisted the basket so far, I think resistance is now futile.
Between your stunning card and John's fantastic Demos, it's a must have.
June you and your sisters must have caused some fun & games at school.
Pam Grandchildren are such little treasures. I often wish we could "bottle" the treats and memories they give us.
We could open them on any down days. Thank you again for another wonderful summary.
Have a great day everyone.
Patricia xxx
- 13 March 2017 at 12:07
- gwen70 said...
Fabulous cards today Sue
- 13 March 2017 at 12:34
- Fikreta said...
very pretty card!
love it!
- 13 March 2017 at 12:34
- Sandy (tort) said...
A lovely card!
Sandy (tort)
- 13 March 2017 at 12:48
- cr@fty said...
Hi Sue
See, I always say how versatile your dies are lol! Fabulous card to start the week off with, the basket looks gorgeous 3D or flat!
Hugs x
Heather T
- 13 March 2017 at 12:54
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- 13 March 2017 at 13:04
- Littlelamb said...
Love this card Sue. So glad I have the basket die but must now get the Chrysanthemum die. It is so versatile. Did guess which die you had used for the grass. Brilliant idea. Thank you. Echoing Pam's comments.
- 13 March 2017 at 13:14
- Patricia Howarth said...
Hi Sue, This card is gorgeous !! The colours 'marry' beautifully and I'm loving your 'foliage' with the eggs, and the beautiful bunny. I notice you are using the Blush card here, have you got Blush card again ??? I hope so !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx
- 13 March 2017 at 13:15
- barbara macaskill said...
Absolutely beautiful! I love the "chocolate" bunny and the "flower" greenery is genius! You are so smart and talented! Great "out of the box" use of the flower die! TFS!
- 13 March 2017 at 13:58
- Sue MacFall said...
Really pretty card, love the rabbit die and eggs too. Thank you.
- 13 March 2017 at 14:10
- Rosemary Stickland said...
Lovely card.
Rosemary xx
- 13 March 2017 at 14:14
- Myra said...
Hello Sue,
Today's card is really gorgeous and made me smile! I love the colours , the basket, the oval shapes echoing the egg shapes and that cute little bunny! Ok! I submit - basket on order! Lol! I , too, guessed about the grass being the chrysanthemum fronds but only because I've been following this blog for years! I'm learning!
Heidi - welcome! It's lovely to see you.
June - somehow I just knew your mischief didn't start recently! I've always wished I had a sister! It's a tad late now! Lol .
Laine - Hey Big Spender!! I'm sure you are going to have hours of fun with your new goodies! Keep us posted! What am I saying! ?
After School Clubtoday hence the sheep cutting yesterday! ( Die cutting that is! ) what joy awaits !!
Have a lovely day ladies,
Love to all,
Myra xx
- 13 March 2017 at 14:15
- Kiraneries said...
Hi Sue, a gorgeous Easter card. I love your Easter basket die set and the card. The bunny and eggs are so cute. I have the basket set so should start my Easter cards for my grandchildren.
- 13 March 2017 at 14:18
Awesome Easter card. Reminds me of my childhood - so long ago! I did guess correctly that you used your Chrysanthemum die for the grass. I am so pleased your dies are so versatile. Your basket's woven design is fantastic. I like the embossing on that chocolate bunny. When you got a chocolate bunny on Easter morning, did you bite off the bunny ears first? I did!
- 13 March 2017 at 14:29
Hi Sue, a beautiful Easter card. The colours are beautiful and I love the design. Very good use of the flower die to make the greenery.
Barbara V
- 13 March 2017 at 15:27
- fluffycat said...
Hi Sue, I love this pretty and fun card, the bunny really does look good enough to eat :-) The basket is so versatile and not just for Easter - it is most definitely on my list.
Laine - are you sure your mum is ok? Not telling Brodie off for fighting and then allowing you free rein with the bank card - I would be calling the doctor in if I were you lol Thanks for letting us know that PP is still with us in spirit even if not in person.
- 13 March 2017 at 15:35
Hi Sue and everyone
Another lovely cute card today. Like others I guessed correctly which die the grass was made from because of your great teachings on how to get the best from each die.
I'm loving the new Tulip twist enbossing folder too.....so many temptations.
Just been to have my stitches removed from my shoulder, and going back tomorrow for more torture, sorry I mean physio. I can't wait to get back to crafting.
Love Helen xxx
- 13 March 2017 at 15:41
- Barbara said...
Gorgeous Easter card, so pretty and the little bunny is cute.
I didn't think I would use the basket die but how wrong was I! Its now on the must have list.
- 13 March 2017 at 15:42
- Helen Terry said...
Hi Sue Beautiful Easter card and love the cute bunny. Thank you Helen xx
- 13 March 2017 at 15:58
- Pawprintx4 said...
What a charming Easter card. Who wouldn't love to receive such a beautiful card...and a chocolate bunny! Love you made the flowers into grass, Sue.
Everyone, have a great start-up to your week.
Stephanie K
- 13 March 2017 at 16:14
- Owlish said...
Lovely Easter card thanks sue Xx
- 13 March 2017 at 16:34
- Lynne L said...
Hi Sue what a gorgeous Easter card I love it I did manage to guess which die you used for the grass very clever though I would never have thought of doing that!
- 13 March 2017 at 16:52
- theresa w said...
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Fantastic card sue x I love everything about it especially the chocolate bunny x great idea for the grass x you are so clever sue x
Sorry been awol this weekend had a very busy time at the country music festival and had my birthday too x I was really lucky to receive some more sue dies as pressies so really chuffed and can't wait to play x
I know its a bit late but congratulations to all the lucky winners x
Off to catch up with the cards I've missed and johns shows x hope all are well x
Theresa w xxx
- 13 March 2017 at 17:07
Hi Sue a super card to start the week love from Jackie xx
- 13 March 2017 at 17:45
- Marianne's Craftroom said...
Wow this is gorgeous, love it
- 13 March 2017 at 17:59
- Tooth Fairy Jo said...
Hello Sue,
What a delightful card, the use of white, blush and kraft card give the triple oval frames a very soft gentle look which I love LOTS! The Easter basket filled with its eggs is gorgeous and that little bunny, well he looks good enough to eat! I have been hovering on the brink with this die set but think I'm beginning to fall. They celebrate Easter in a big way here in Germany so I'd best fall quickly.
Pam you got a kiss as well! Lucky you, grandchildren kisses are the best.
June you minx, you must have had a lovely childhood. Do you still get up to mischief?
Crew Trish, be brave, the NEC will be worth it. Hope your daughter is enjoying being here in Germany, we are having fabulous weather, at least in Nuremberg we are.
Suzette, I find biting off the mouth first is best, that way it can't scream
Theresa Happy Belated Birthday.
Heide from Denmark, welcome to Sue's amazing blog, it's best one there is and she has an award to prove it!
Love and hugs for all
Saba xxx
- 13 March 2017 at 18:11
- ursula said...
Oh such a cute card here Sue...those little baskets are just apt for the occasion...luv Ursula xx
- 13 March 2017 at 18:13
- Barbara (C) said...
Super cute card show casing a great use of the basket die. Guessed the grass OK as I'm preparing a Wrokshop with it! BarbaraC
- 13 March 2017 at 18:30
What a lovely card, suitable for young and old.
- 13 March 2017 at 19:03
- Nanny Jo said...
I guessed the chrysanthemum die!! :) Love the card...I have the die set and am currently making 18 baskets for my group to decorate and fill! I shall have to find some dark brown card for the chocolate bunnies! Jo x
- 13 March 2017 at 19:12
- Dawn Holben said...
OH WOW Sue this is totally gorgeous, i love the basket and the fact it
can be used like this or as an actual basket.
I didn't manage to guess which die you used for the grass but it looks a fab finishing touch.
And i love the bunny and those pretty little easter eggs.
I am hoping to be able to get this die next week.
- 13 March 2017 at 20:14
- Theresa said...
such a sweet card. i guessed it was a flower die but not which on, hugs xx
- 13 March 2017 at 20:20
- Pat S Witney said...
Hi Sue
Love love your Easter card. Great idea how you've used a flower to make the tufts of grass. A great card all round.
- 13 March 2017 at 20:41
- Unknown said...
Good evening lovely Sue and her crafty crew!
Wow, what a fabulous card! I have a little confession to make....i didn't buy the Easter multibuy on Hochanda the other day because I didn't want the Easter Basket die....i thought that since I don't do Easter cards it wouldn't justify the purchase. This card has made me seriously regret my decision, it is stupendous. I love the composition, the Noble rectangles and ovals have been put to great use...the different coloured layers are fab...the focal element is just so cute, the chocolate bunny and pastel coloured eggs are lovely...the detailing on the eggs is great...and the basket itself is gorgeous with that lattice detailing. A truly inspirational card Sue that has made me seriously reconsider buying this delightful die. Thanksxxx
We had a little visitor today...or at least Brodie did, he has an admirer in the form of 18month old Ailsa who heads straight to our door every time she visits her Gran our neighbour Yvonne. She shouts his name and goes mental with excitement when he appears. Luckily he is great with children and patiently lets her stroke him until he gets bored and runs off with her in hot pursuit, its so sweet to watch the wonder of little ones around animals. His looks have been spoiled by his bare ear though, his war wound, your so right Frances, my Mum has been uncharacteristically cavalier about the matter but i am worried about this becoming a regular occurrence, who knows what other parts of his anatomy are at risk from permanent scarring!
Myra, your after school club sounds like fun, hope you enjoyed yourself. Personally, a room full of pre pubescent youths with scissors, glue and die cut sheep fills me with dread, in fact i am breaking into a cold sweat just thinking about it.......
Saba, kissing your rope is perfectly acceptable, as a young girl i was known for kissing my george Michael and Duran Duran posters such was my appreciation, so i completely understand your impulse:-)
June, my goodness, two sets of twins within 12 months is amazing, your parents deserve a medal for bravery! You must have had so much fun as a child, i always wanted a twin but God saw fit to break the mould when he created me so it was never to be:-)
Carmen, my love of David Tennent and Broadchurch is unparalleled, its back on again at 9pm and i am so excited, i already have my suspicions but i am keeping my cards close to my chest. Okay, pretend that you didn't miss me but i know different....Yvonne's the same, always pretending she's busy when in actual fact she's pining away for the sound of my voice:-)
Elaine, hope your Doctors appointment went well, take carexxx
Tina T and NannaTina, hope you are both well, thinking about you both
P, its lovely to hear that someone appreciates my humour, some will question your taste but ignore them because as long as you can smile i am happy:-) sending my love to you, Harry and your other furbabesxxx
Sending hugs to all my other besties and those that need a little squeezexxx
Crafty love and hugs
- 13 March 2017 at 20:42
- Stella Munn said...
This is so lovely, Sue that I've finally given in and bought the die!!!!! I thought I could make some little baskets with choccy eggs for the elderly ladies at a club I help with. I can always find an excuse for another one of your dies.......you are so bad!!!!! X
- 13 March 2017 at 20:45
- sued99 said...
Lovely Easter card. I guessed right about the grass\flowers!
- 13 March 2017 at 20:53
- DeCor said...
A great Easter card. Scary how quickly the year is racing away!
- 13 March 2017 at 21:02
- Narrowboat girl said...
A lovely card Sue, I love the Easter bunny. And yes, I guessed the due that you had used to make the grass, probably because I saw it in Hochanda at the weekend
- 13 March 2017 at 21:26
- Brenda said...
Hello Sue,
Beautiful Easter card, very clever the way you created the blades
of grass, you really do make us all think outside the box.
Love Brenda XXX
- 13 March 2017 at 21:30
Hi Sue,
What a gorgeous Easter card! I really love the cards with embossing background. Clever use of the chrysanthemum die! The basket die set is on my wish list now.
Pam – At least you understand what I am going thru. Thank you
June – 2 pairs of twins! I have no doubt you had fun. I am wondering how much fun your parents had. Somebody said that "having two sets of twins means quadruple the work, but also four times the love, fun and laughter". I suppose he's right!
P' in Wales – Oh, dear, we are kind with each other … in our own way :)
Laine – Am I wrong or you plan to disappear again for a few days to enjoy your new toys? I won't beg you to come back!
The Kid visited us today. He looks good and he is doing great. This time he came with his girlfriend. She's so cute. Can you imagine to be 22 years old only and suddenly your boyfriend of a few months to be diagnosed with cancer? It takes a lot of love and strength and determination and devotion and dedication and compassion (you name it) not to run away. Cancer can easily ruin a marriage and pull a family apart. But his girlfriend decided to stay with him and be there for him no matter what. She was the only one beside him at home and at the hospital all these months. They went thru a lot. I just can't imagine how they felt every day, being on their own, in an adoption country with both sides of families' miles and miles away.
There are not enough words to describe my admiration for this young girl.
Hugs to all,
Still a newbie to Craft / Not longer the newest and the only across the pond Wilsonette
- 13 March 2017 at 22:48
Gorgeous card Sue, yes I did guess that you used the Chrysanthemum die before I read the instructions! Very neat concept, thanks for sharing.
- 13 March 2017 at 23:37
- Betty McAlister said...
Evening Sue. Besutiful card xx
- 13 March 2017 at 23:44
- Di said...
Hi Sue,
A lovely card, I can imagine using the basket for all types of occasions, love the way you used the Chrysanthemum die.
Di B. x
- 14 March 2017 at 00:42
This card is so cute. Lovely colours.
Take care everyone.
- 14 March 2017 at 04:08
- SueJ said...
Love this card, so simple and effective.
- 14 March 2017 at 10:26
- Beverly Fuchs said...
Hello Sue,
I just have to say that this card just makes me "Happy". I love the design and the colors that you have used. The new embossing folder just adds the right touch. And what a clever way to use the Chrysanthemum die, your creativity is unending.
Have a nice day.
- 14 March 2017 at 18:21


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Research shows paraeducators need more training in speech language services
Research shows paraeducators need more training in speech language services
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Paraeducators do not typically receive training that helps them support children with cognitive, motor or communications needs, according to Sarah Douglas, assistant professor of special education at Penn State. Her research shows that paraeducators -- school employees who work under the supervision of teachers -- can better support students with complex communication needs, and that paraeducators who received training are more effective in their classrooms.
Nearly half of all children in early childhood special education programs experience difficulty with communication and qualify for speech language services, Douglas noted. A percentage of these children require augmentative and alternative communication, which can include the use of sign language, picture symbols, speech-generating devices and gestures to augment speech.
"Paraeducators are concerned because they end up spending the bulk of the time with students with special needs, and they want to be effective," Douglas said.
She said that initial evidence suggests that two-hour, one-on-one, best-practices training positively affected interactions between paraeducators and students with communication needs. The training also increased the number of communication opportunities that the paraeducators made, and students took more turns during exercises.
Paraeducators reported that the training received was beneficial. Moreover, supervising teachers reported improvements in the communication support provided by those paraeducators.
This innovative study is already being adapted into College of Education courses where students are being exposed to this research.
"This information is being infused into pre-service teacher training in the college's required special education courses," said Douglas. "All students studying special education will receive training on this topic."
Douglas worked with Janice Light, Distinguished Professor in the College of Health and Human Development, and David McNaughton, professor of special education in the College of Education, on this research.
Douglas said that she based her own research on research that Light previously conducted, which focused on early intervention services with parents of children with communication needs. Douglas said that she took that content and adapted it for use in schools.
Douglas hopes that the training will help provide communication partners, such as paraeducators, with strategies that can increase the quality of education that students with communication needs receive.


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