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I didn't mean to blog two trout recipes in a row. You know the old saying… You wait all year for a trout then two come along at once?! Well it goes something like that.
My boyfriend Scott went to Wales this weekend and returned with some beautiful smoked trout fillets (he was camping next to a little farm type place where you could fish, eat and buy trout). Brownie points.
I decided the best way to serve it up would be in a way that celebrates the flavour of the fish. I thought of Japan and constructed a sort of deconstructed (if that's possible) sushi salad. The simple flavours make way for the ingredients to shine, and I'm truly glad we ate it in this way. This salad would also be delicious with strips of salmon sashimi though!
Oh and one of the best things about this salad is using extra sheets of nori to scoop and wrap up bits of your sticky rice salad – do this or miss out!
You will need:
150g sticky sushi rice, cooked and cooled
1 tbspn chopped yellow Japanese radish
2 smoked trout fillets, torn into bite sizes
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1-2 nori sheets
3 spring onions, white parts finely sliced into strips and green ends finely sliced crossways
1/2 tspn white sesame seeds
1 tspn black sesame seeds
1 tspn chilli flakes
1 tbspn mirin
1 tbspn rice wine vinegar
Pinch salt
Pinch sugar
Sesame oil, to serve
1 – Gently heat the vinegar, mirin, salt and sugar in a milk pan until the sugar dissolves
2 – Leave the dressing to cool then mix 3/4 of it into the cooled sticky rice
3 – Assemble the salad beginning with the nori- cut one sheet into two meat squares and lay on two plates
4 – Carefully divvy up the rice, avocado, trout, spring onion and radish onto the plates, using your imagination with the presentation!
5 – Cut or tear up the remaining nori and fold/tuck them over in and amongst the sticky rice and other ingredients
6 – Mix together the sesame seeds and chilli flakes and scatter these over the salad, then drizzle over the remaining mirin dressing
7 – Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and serve – you could even add a little wasabi if liked!


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From the Author: "Somewhere Over the Audio Rainbow" will be my regular column appearing on Prime Parents' Club. This being my first column, I should tell you that I am a rabid reviewer with a ravenous appetite for music, and I will only review music that makes me foam at the mouth (in a good way, of course). Warning: Reviews may contain hyperbole.
Thanks to Rubblebucket, my daughter Evie will hear rainbows long before she ever sees one. You see, I am Evie's designated in utero DJ. I press the earpieces of my SONY MDR-V150 headphones to my wife Becki's belly, and thereby transform her uterus into a discothèque.
The first song I ever played for Evie was Rubblebucket's rapturous dance-floor ode to the delivery room, "Came Out of a Lady." Fitting, don't you think? I mean, we all exit ladies when we enter this life, so I figured I would do my daughter a favor by giving her a heads-up. Or a heads-down – it would be best if she were not born breech.
I say all of this because I would not choose just any song for my daughter's first foray into music. If I had no conscience, I would play Smashmouth's "All Star" – a song that would play continuously as elevator music in the ninth circle of Hell in a 2011 update of Dante's Inferno. I chose Rubblebucket's "Came Out of a Lady" because it is alive in ways that only children – and some adults' inner children – ever really are. It is an audio rainbow, bursting with every color of the musical spectrum. So it is with much the band's latest full-length offering, Omega La La.
Trying to pin down what Rubblebucket does is a little like trying to capture an exploding firework with a butterfly net. The band is an octet, and its members are all musical virtuosos. Its style is a musical melting pot of ideas. I would say it is the musical equivalent of the African Sweet Potato Peanut Stew my wife and I made together last autumn – odd, exotic, and remarkable. There is a tribal undercurrent, calling to mind Afrobeat, or even Paul Simon's Graceland. There is a steady onslaught of brass, and to great effect. All of these elements are couched in an indie-dance aesthetic that will tantalize the musical taste buds of fans of Björk, Animal Collective, Stereolab, and even '80s acts like Madness and Dexy's Midnight Runners. In a nutshell, Rubblebucket is a dance-floor delight.
Omega La La's highlights are many. I have already mentioned "Came Out of Lady." The band has recorded two official versions of it: One that appeared on the "Triangular Daisies" EP that surfaced in October 2010, and a slightly different version that appears here. I prefer the former, but the latter will do just fine as well. My advice to you is, listen to it now. This song is likely to become a radio staple, and you would do well to hear it in its purest, most unadulterated form – that is, before it appears in a Target commercial or hipster film featuring Michael Cera. (When a song goes McDonald's, there is always that French fry fallout that happens after people have heard it 86 million times. You may hate this song someday, but you will love it a long time before that day ever arrives.)
"Breatherz (Young as Clouds)" is equally noteworthy – a piece of pure musical elation, wide-eyed and ecstatic through and through. It wraps up with a liquid keyboard (or is it – gasp – a keytar?) solo that drizzles the whole affair with sonic syrup. Believe you me: It's the kind of syrup you'll wish IHOP would serve with its pancakes.
Omega La La's first single, "Silly Fathers," can be downloaded for free from the band's site. Of course, like every fanboy who cannot help but point out that the single is not the best song on the record (and it almost never is), I cannot help but point out that "Silly Fathers" is not, well … the best song on the record. It is not nearly as unhinged or uninhibited as "Came Out of a Lady," as euphoric as "Breatherz," or as willfully colorful and engaging as other tracks like "Raining" or "Triangular Daisies." I mean, in all fairness, it's hardly a musical crime against humanity to release pleasant enough radio fare. In any case, what fails to tickle my tympanic membrane might do wonders for yours.
I have already mentioned "Triangular Daisies," but what I failed to mention was its cat-and-mouse vocal interplay. Stereolab has always played this game well, but with a more stoic, straitjacketed approach. The members of Rubblebucket, on the other hand, are not interested in maintaining a stone-faced French façade. They nimbly maintain a push-me-pull-you vocal dynamic that feels complex without also feeling contrived.
Elsewhere on the record, the band reveals its comfort with experimentation. On "L'Homme," which is French for "I have no idea what this song is about," vocalist Kalmia Traver sings in (you guessed it) French. Three minutes into the song, thanks to a pitch-shift pedal or something like it, the band puts the song through a taffy pull of sorts – stretching it, twisting it, and aerating it. It's molten musical bliss.
The song "Lifted/Weak Arms" is another one of my favorite experimental left-turns. It churns along like a lazy river before undergoing something of a sudden personality change. The song's psyche cracks and vocalist Traver begins speaking in a detached voice from somewhere deep inside the listener's brain. She climbs the brainstem as if it's a tree, and as if she is a psychic member of the Sierra Club. In short, it's weird.
If, as a listener, you are not afraid to venture on a brain safari with a band of musical miscreants, Rubblebucket is your band. If I can make my wife hold still long enough, I may play all of Omega La La for our indwelling daughter, and she may emerge in October with rainbow-colored skin – a testament to the powers of a band intent on spraying colorful musical graffiti all over the interior of your skull.
Visit Rubblebucket at: http://rubblebucket.com/
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Chad Thomas Johnston writes music reviews on Prime Parents' Club under his column, Somewhere Over the Audio Rainbow. He is an aspiring author, sonuva' preacha' man, PhD-dropout, singer/songwriter, daydreaming doodler, cinemaddict, & pop-culture obsessive.Visit Chad at his subterranean, subcutaneous Interweb lair: http://chadthomasjohnston.com/, or on Twitter as @Saint_Upid.[/author_info]
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DJ Purple sent me this a while back and somehow I lost track of it as well as forgetting where it came from. When I dug up the link and started playing it I immediately thought of her. Yeah, it's her style and it's very 2012: glitch-heavy, with a lot of dark/goth underbeats. Normally I pass on these things, but there's something in the urgency that hooks me. I like the way the tempo changes up and I outright laughed at the core boom-boom-cha beat (listen and tell me if you think it's an homage as I do). What won me over, finally, was the drop in after 2:30 when the vocals start. I'll even put up with heavy wub for a drop like that.
DJ Mario has put together a great mash built around John Newman's mega-hit "Love Me Again" from last year (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfihYWRWRTQ). The original is pretty standard male lead rock-pop dance; the Mario version is a little more muted on the vocals, a little sped up, and given a much more techno feel. He's mixing in other vocals and tracks I'm having a hard time picking up but the core is still Newman's voice.
Eric Kirsten (producing as ErixXen) gives us a mash that's largely Will.I.Am/Britney crossed with Daft Punk. P!nk and Gwen Stefani both make vocal appearances, but it's largely a "how much fun is it to play around with Daft Punk tracks" experiment. It has some dead bits that could be trimmed out and bring the track down to more manageable size but overall it's a decent effort. I'll be checking out the rest of his posted sounds.
It continues to be the case that I'm not a big fan of Skrillex on his own, but his stuff gets mashed in the most interesting ways. Here Big Spin Bill pulls in great source material from Limp Bizkit and Bangarang and the three-way works amazingly well. Of course, if you don't like those sources you probably should skip this one but this stuff is right up my alley.
Sean Hamilton bring us "Funky Party Starter" which pulls in some of that Daft Punk but is also a "Black Betty" mash. Put all that over an electro-funk core and yeah, that's what I like to dance to.
I'll close with another funky Black Betty mash. This one uses "Pushing On" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn6WGtFQe6k) which came out earlier this year and is a pretty simple dub mix that is described as an "homage to classic Chicago house". I'm not familiar enough with the style to say yea or nay, but it's a pretty simple set of beats that seem ready-made for mixing over. DJ Paolo Monti speeds up the original and lays on the Ram Jam vocals and guitar licks.


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Unremembered (Unremembered, #1) by Jessica Brody
Publisher: Macmillan Childrens Books
Publication date: February 28th, 2013
Number of pages: 303 pgs
Format: Paperback
Purchase: Amazon | The Book Depository
A catastrophic plan crash leaves one survivor: a girl with no memory.
Who is she?
Where does she come from?
Nobody knows and no one comes forward to claim her.
Haunted by a looming threat she can't remember and plagued by abilities she doesn't understand, she struggles to recall who she is. But every clue leads to more questions. And she's running out of time to answer them.
Her only hope is a boy who claims they were once in love.
Alone and on the run, who should she trust? And what if she discovers that she is safer with a past that stays unremembered?
I'd have been looking forward to this book ever since I saw the description, minus how brief it might have been at the time at Goodreads. A year or two later the book finally comes out and of course I was anxious to read it.
I found the plot of this story interesting, and while it might not have been what I thought it was, I quite throughly enjoyed it through and through.
Jessica Brody sure knows how to entertain and hook a reader in. With interesting characters, a unique plot and a mystery to boot.
This story we find ourselves in Sera's world when she wakes up after a plane crash to be the lone survivor and having no memory whatsoever from her past, or who she is.
Since she has no living relatives and they can't find any family to speak of, Sera is then put into foster care with a nice family who she ends up liking and caring about. Sera also knows she has the get to the bottom of who she is, where she came from and how she came to be at the site of the plane crash.
Sera, I found was quite a likable character. This story deals with memory loss and how one goes about it. I can't imagine what it would be like myself, but it's sure an interesting theme to deal with and one that happens in everyday life.
Sera finds out some shocking and interesting things about her life, and of course there is a romance involved. Pretty much we meet the love interest right away before she even leaves the hospital. Zen is someone I liked, and so did Sera. He couldn't understand why she couldn't remember anything about her life... and that was an indication that he knew her from her previous life, who she was before.
But the question is.. how? and what exactly had happened to her to get to this state in which she does not remember a thing.
Zen turns out to be more than a love interest. He has a role in this mystery of hers more so than you would ever suspect. It was interesting in learning the events just as Sera did.
This is an intriguing story of love, self discovery, family and secrets. It has it's flaws, as everything does, but overall, It was quite entertaining story and I was glad to have experienced it.
I look forward to where this story goes from here next. It sets up for some new and interesting plots.
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Hi and welcome to a New Year.
The first challenge for this year is themed "ANYTHING GOES" over at Let's Craft & Create. I just love this theme as it gives me a chance to show other crafts I like to make. This year I have decided to get into jewellery making. So I am going to give Chainmaille a go. Today I would like to share with you my first ever piece of Chainmaille, a pair of Sterling Silver Infinity Love Knot earrings.
Take time and check out the other design teams creations. This challenge runs for a fortnight so you will have plenty of time to create and share with us and you may be the lucky random winner of the wee gift.
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Scene 1: Horizon, above deck.
Dulgier sits atop Horizon's mast. The sickly tilt of the mast makes it difficult to keep his balance. He is assigned to keep watch—looking for Carinthian patrols. He scans the distance with a spyglass.
Seeing no threats he relaxes and takes a break. In the distance he sees a large collection of sea-birds flying. "There must be a colony. I wish I could get closer," he says aloud. Dulgier loves birds and for an amateur, is quite a well versed ornithologist.
When he was captured by the draconians he had been camped out watching a flock of sand-pipers skirry in the surf. He focuses through the spyglass. He says to himself "that one is a tropicbird, that one a murre, those—white term."
Then he sees something dark flying. Again, he speaks aloud, "Ahh… a frigatebird. This should be interesting." The frigate flies in fast, too fast. They are masters of out outmaneuvering other birds to steal their food—this one doesn't try to guile its target. It opens its large break and simply swallows three terns flying before it.
"What the hell?" the blinking says aloud. The large bird arcs and turns to the ship. He uses the spyglass to focus in on the bird. It is clearly a frigate , but it is too big. It has bony protrusions sticking out along its wings and descending down its spine. It has some kind of harness strapped across its chest with a satchel on its back.
Dulgier stows his spyglass and blinks to the deck of the ship, and takes a seat in the targeting chair of the ballista. He tells one of the ship spirits to go get Shyvern as he takes aim. He really doesn't want to hurt the animal; however, after all they have been through recently—he isn't taking any chances.
The targeting scope on the ballista is much stronger than his pocket spyglass—which missed one critical detail: from the bird's massive neck dangles a necklace made from a white dragon scale.
Shyvern floats up though the deck next to his student. "Dulgier, you summoned? Report please," he asks the young blinkling. Dulgier responds "sensei, it would seem that we have an emissary from Ice Razor."
He hops out of the targeting seat, not wanting to offend their guest. It takes another few minutes for the bird to glide to the ship. It lands on the deck railing. Sitting upright the bird is close to eleven feet tall. It takes a respectful bow, partially inflating its bright red gular pouch.
The bird uses its beak to unlatch the harness from its chest and lowers it to the deck. Dulgier, and and Shyvern hear the animal speak telepathically: "I am Limona. Azidel and I are familiar. She personally asked I bring these items to you." Limona ruffles its feathers, then continues. "Azidel asked I stay to help as long as needed."
Straining to keep his aloof composure: Shyvern lifts the satchel from the deck. Rummaging through its contents his continence lifts brightly. "Splendid!" he says aloud, then "Limona, excuse me; but I must take this below. If you need anything, just ask." He begins to flicker out and phase below deck.
Duliger and Limona are left on deck. Limona, happy to be off wing takes a moment to preen herself. Duliger thinks, "where are we going to setup quarters for this one?"
Scene 2: Horizon, in Shyvern's Lab.
Shyvern pours a large amount of quicksliver into a boiling cauldron. The cauldron off gasses a column of cinnabar hued smoke. The vapor physically makes his eyes water and his stomach turn. He next pours in a large graduated cylinder worth of aconitum oil.
The ruddy smoke billowing from the cauldron turns black, and the noxious vapors become toxic. Gregory, unable take anymore, bursts out the lab door bounding up the stairs. Shyvern follows, coughing and vomiting the entire way.
He closes the door behind him, trying to regain his composure. "Oy! You trying to kill us proper?—What in the hells are you doing down there?" Shyvern hears from above.
"Blademaster Ciz, be calm. The smell will dissipate shortly." Shyvern shots back to the galley above. Ciz walks into view, his muscular frame blocks the light that shines from above. "I take it that bird brought what'cha needed?" Ciz asks.
"It did indeed!" Shyvern responds back. "Good chef, if you fancy prepare a feast tonight. I shall be going away for a while." Ciz responds: "You want me to cook a feast for 7, no 8—we got a bloody sea bird!—on this notice?"
Ciz cools off for a moment. "Fine, I'll start cooking. But the crew is getting sick of fish and I want something to butcher—you better summon someth'in tasty!" Ciz then shouts to the deck: "Hey pup! Your gonna get your wish—you get to go that island. You might not like your chore through!"
Scene 3: Horizon, in the mess
That night, the meal was amazing. Ciz spent the day butchering, and preparing a full gamut of foods to please each of the pallets of the crew and guests. Suckling celestial bore, sunchokes, ramps, power stone brittle, young piffling chicks, and much more…
Everyone is in a light, if guarded mood. They are all enjoying the feast but the only one who seems confident that something positive about to occur is Shyvern.
"So doc, why the feast. No exactly like times is easy is they?" Ciz asks Shyvern. "No Ciz, things are not going to be easy. But, Horizon will survive" Shyvern responds.
Limona uses his beak to flip a piffling up into the air and chomps it down. He telepathically broadcasts to those around here "this is a dangerous thing spell to attempt, what makes you think you will survive?"
To this, Shyvern responds "My full name is Cyana Shyvern il'Dantalion." He continues, "this sacrifice costs to cast this spell concern me little."
The only people sitting around the table who recognize the surname are Crasher and Ciz. Ciz sighs. He sides a large tankard of ale over toward Shyvern. Ciz raises his tankard in a toast, "to the cursed!"
Shyvern takes the ale. At his touch it becomes ethereal. He enjoys a long draught. He has a peculiar thought: "all the years on the Horizon, all the crews… in the ship's darkest hour, this is the first time I have real friends. I wish Sumiko was here to say goodbye."
Crasher speaks up, "I thought your kind were a legend." Shyvern responds playfully, "and I thought blinkings were a product of bestiality!" Crasher frowns and Duliger pulls his wool cap down over his face. "Crasher, I jest. Tonight is supposed to be a time of merriment. Lets enjoy this last night together, "Shyvern tells the blinking nobleman warrior.
Amut is often confused by adults. He sits at the table with a blank stare. "Sensi, what are you talking about?" he asks. Doing his best impersonation of a paladin, Shyvern straightens back his shoulders, puffs out his chest and says: "The light of the star emperor is in me. His blood runs through my veins, and I am one of his princes." After saying this, Ciz and Shyvern catch each other's eyes and burst into laughter.
Amut's blank stare deepens as he tries to figure out what the adults are talking about. He takes a bite of the power stone brittle and beings to munch. "Little one, it's a long story. Leave it at long ago my family was stuck down. I can't be freed from the challenges of life unless I accept damnation or do the impossible," Shyvern says.
The rest of the meal goes light fully. Afterward Crasher helps Wocani up to his cabin. "Crasher, you should know what Shvyern intends is dangerous. It may prove a valid stall tactic, but he will be gone" Wocani continues "I will be in stasis, as will Horizon."
"I'll do what'ever you need Captain." Crasher responds. "In my absence would like you to take the role of captain." Wocani tells the blinking, who is currently supporting most of his weight as they wall up to the captains quarters. "Captain, I don't know what to say." Crasher tells him, a little unsure of the request.
"Crasher, you of any of the crew are the most experienced in seafaring maters." Wocani says, continuing, "the ship must have a capable captain. I've seen the way you care for Dulgier, I trust you can treat Horizon with the same affection."
"Okay, I'll do it Cap." Crasher tells Wocani. Crasher gets Wocani to the Captain's quarters. Instead of laying in the bed, Wocani takes rest in a what can only be described as a coffin in the other corner of the room.'Captain, I'm not sure I can help you into this thing." Crasher tells Wocani. "No, Crasher you are now Captain." Wocani says, his breathing labored. "Please, help me in and close the lid. I'd rather not waterlog and rot while I slumber." Crasher helps him in, and closes the lid of the 'coffin'—a giant seed pod.
Near midnight, Shyvern bid everyone leave the ship. Limona takes aloft, flying large graceful circles in a great radius from the ship. Dulgier, Amut, Gregory, acting Captain Crasher, and Ciz pile into a long boat and pull off some distance from the ship.
On board, Shyvern drifts to the center of the main deck. He makes some quick arcane hand signs, then quickly downs a pint of the potion he has been brewing from the delivered ingredients.
Within moments he starts to become sick, and blackness takes him. The poison hits home, and the spell shreds his soul. Only a single sliver, no wider than the point of a needle is left for himself. In an explosion of green energy Horizon is encompassed in brilliant light. The full force of Shyvern's soul and life experience transfer to the ailing ship.
Those sitting in the longboat have a frightful experience. Ciz cries out in pain—the release of soul pressure hits him like a tsunami. Even the others, not trained to sense spirit pressure have a few moments where they can barely take a breath and see nothing but green static.
As the green light fades, the ship itself appears to be healed. The large scar across its bow is gone. The mast stands straight; however, it now has the stillness of a morgue. Wocani slumbers, Shyvern is 'gone', as are the familiar tree spirits.
The crew returns to the ship. Ciz sends the away mission team that things are okay for the moment… They try to start preparations to deal with the new normal that has been forced upon them.
That night, as Crasher falls asleep, he thinks to himself: "I hope they can get to Kaganesti soon…"
Horizon Adventures
Shyvern's Sacrifice
Year 2450.6
Scene 1: Horizon, above deck.


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Insurance firm Axis and the Renewables Consulting Group concluded that support for storage demonstration projects was required.
The report said policy support would help the integration of variable renewables to meet national alternative energy targets.
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We are thrilled to introduce Daisy Xiong and Natalie Walters as the new producers of the show. Both are master's students entering their second year at the Graduate School of Journalism.
We're sad to say goodbye to a truly diverse and inspirational community, but reassured knowing the show has been left in good hands. Arts on Air is not only a radio program, it's a platform that allows us to tell the unique stories of the people around us. Many of these stories are informative, some are surprising, and many are inspirational.
Over our tenure, we've had a blast working with Ira, and getting to know the talented people in the faculty of arts. We'd like to extend a big thank you to Loren Plottel from the Faculty of Arts, and Kathryn Gretsinger from the School of Journalism, who helped make our collaboration with Ira possible.
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Downtown tax break program extended
The downtown revitalization tax exemption program is to be extended for five years as the town continues to try to attract new businesses to the core.
The program began in 2013 and would have run out next year. Council gave three readings to a proposal that will see it extended through 2023.
The bylaw amendment also includes a change that will expand the so-called Hotel Development Revitalization Zone to include all areas in the town in which a hotel is a legal use.
BC Tree Fruits looks to expand
Council has approved an application from BC Tree Fruits to build a 10,000-square-foot cold storage addition to its facility on Co-op Avenue.
The approval came despite the applicant not agreeing to guidelines for landscaping and screening of industrial lands "along road frontages in order to create an attractive streetscape."
A report from staff pointed out that the frontage in this case is a laneway that is seldom used or seen by members of the public.
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The town has acceded to a request from the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce to change its representative on the Downtown Advisory Committee.
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The finished dimensions are 7 3/4" x 8" in size. All for now, Sue x
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Frilly Channel card
The finished dimensions are 7 3/4" x 8" in size. All for now, Sue x
149 comments:
- nancyd said...
Morning Sue, what a gorgeous card love the colours too of to watch video.
Nancyd xx
- 31 March 2016 at 06:01
Stunning card, love it. I have all of these dies so must try this
Daily hugs to all including Melody, Molly and family, Tina and family in my thoughts and all who are not well or suffering loss. Tracey hope you are doing okay with radio therapy.
- 31 March 2016 at 06:01
Very nice card Sue, going to watch the video now.
- 31 March 2016 at 06:04
- Jan.moogie said...
Wow wow wow gorgeous stunning card today will have to watch the video later. Have a great day Sue, hugs x
- 31 March 2016 at 06:08
- tracy w said...
Hi Sue
what a stunning card love the colours and the dies will watch video later thank you for all your inspiration my crafting is coming on in leaps and bounds thank you tracyw x
- 31 March 2016 at 06:21
- Kitty Davies said...
Morning Sue.
A beautiful card and great video, Thank you so much.
Sue, at first glance the lace frills look like snowy mountains,or ski slopes,
it will make a lovely winter card with some glitter lol.
Take care Kitty.
- 31 March 2016 at 06:22
- BridgetCG said...
Hi Sue, thanks for a great video showing how to create this beautiful card. I love the flower spray across the top. Have a great day. Bx
- 31 March 2016 at 06:29
What a lovely card for spring. Makes me feel like better weather must be on the way. Thanks, Sue.
D x
- 31 March 2016 at 06:29
- Stephanie Cotterill said...
Morning Sue. What a beautiful start to the day. So much colour, such a gorgeous design. I thought yesterday's had the wow factor, today's puts a happy smile on your face that's for sure, it's soo pretty.
Again, with Sue's blessing, Id like to send my thoughts and prayers to Tina E & Paul, and the mummy & daddy of sweet little Evie, this morning they kiss goodnight to their sweet angel. I have updated a message on Tina's blog for those lovely dear friends that have supported the family since we were first told of the devastating heartbreak.
Sweet dreams little angel.
Thank you Sue xx
- 31 March 2016 at 06:33
- auscrafts said...
Stunning card ,beautiful colours
- 31 March 2016 at 06:38
- TDQ Karen said...
Love this card, so feminine in style
- 31 March 2016 at 06:39
Hi Sue
Simply stunning! So pretty and lacy. Thanks for sharing.
Warmest thoughts to Tina and family on this very sad day.
- 31 March 2016 at 06:41
Beautiful card Sue , love it . JJxx
- 31 March 2016 at 06:44
- hollyberry said...
Such a beautiful card.
- 31 March 2016 at 06:48
- anne mather said...
Morning Sue
Love it Sue. It's a hit!
Anne M xxx
- 31 March 2016 at 06:49
Morning Sue. This is a beautiful card. Love the layout and the colours you have used. Will have a try at making this one. Thanks for another of your great videos.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
- 31 March 2016 at 06:49
- Clare W said...
GM Sue. It's a hybrid and I love it! Will watch video later.
- 31 March 2016 at 06:54
- hazel young said...
Stunning card Sue love the colours xx hazel
- 31 March 2016 at 06:54
- crossstitchmarg said...
Morning Sue,
Another stunning card today.
Thanks for sharing
- 31 March 2016 at 06:54
- PharmacyMichele said...
Gorgeous card, really stunning.
- 31 March 2016 at 07:01
- CraftySuetoo said...
Good morning Sue. Love your petticoat cards and your channel cards and now you've combined them, it's brilliant. Thank you for your continued daily inspirations. Sue XXX
- 31 March 2016 at 07:05
- June Smith said...
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh what a pretty card today, love the video, am going to have a go at this one too. Amazing.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
- 31 March 2016 at 07:07
- Jacqui oakes-alcock said...
Lovely card Sue, wish I could go to Ally Pally this year, but am recovering from pancreatitis.
- 31 March 2016 at 07:11
- Tina T said...
Good morning Sue and crafters all,
Thank you for another stunning card, such pretty colours and this lacy die looks almost like real lace. The open petal flowers add that extra touch.
Love and crafty hugs to all that need them
Tina T xxxx
- 31 March 2016 at 07:14
- cr@fty said...
Good morning Sue
Another stunning card this morning, such a pretty colour blue. I enjoyed the video what a good tip to colour white card with the ink pad thanks for sharing.
My thoughts and prayers are with Tina and family this morning X
Hugs x
Heather T
- 31 March 2016 at 07:19
- sandy acland said...
Wow a lovely card.
Sandy (tort)
- 31 March 2016 at 07:22
- Debra Kenworthy said...
Lovely card today Sue! Love the inked leaves. Debra x
- 31 March 2016 at 07:25
- Anne said...
This is so pretty, Sue.
- 31 March 2016 at 07:25
- Janice K said...
Good morning Sue. A beautiful card, I love the gorgeous filigree lacy look and soft colour. Thank you for the great tutorial.x
- 31 March 2016 at 07:31
- Jan on the Fosse said...
Stunning card today Sue
- 31 March 2016 at 07:44
- karenlotty said...
Pretty card in lovely colours I will watch video after work with a nice cuppa
- 31 March 2016 at 07:48
- marg said...
Good Morning Sue
Love the card today, will watch Video next!
Take care
Love Marg
- 31 March 2016 at 07:48
- Marianne's Craftroom said...
Wow I love this effect and the colours are so pretty. One of my fave cards of recent days
- 31 March 2016 at 07:52
- Aspiring crafter said...
How pretty is this Sue?!
Just adorable , love the florals !
- 31 March 2016 at 07:56
Hi Sue,
Just love the morphed petticoat, so frilly and feminine - and easy to make too...
- 31 March 2016 at 07:56
- Jackie Trinder said...
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love the design and the dies are amazing. I am looking forward to watching the video later with a nice cup of tea. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
- 31 March 2016 at 07:56
- nattyboots said...
Beautiful card Sue, full of gorgeousness .
Take Care
Elaine H X
- 31 March 2016 at 07:57
- Chris Curry said...
Sumac a delicate, lacy looking card Sue. Lovely. Thank you. Xx
- 31 March 2016 at 07:58
- Barbara Gosden said...
Hi Sue
A pretty feminine card.
B xx
- 31 March 2016 at 08:01
- Muriel Kelly said...
Hello Sue and all
What a beautiful spring like card for us today. So fresh and pretty
Muriel x
- 31 March 2016 at 08:09
- Gloria Robey said...
Morning sue another great card will watch video later. my . Away dog Sitting for a week but at least they have SKY.tv so I will still see your shows on Hochanda, but may not be able to bog only have a my tablet. Gloria (Sidcup ) xx
- 31 March 2016 at 08:10
- Suemac said...
A stunning card
- 31 March 2016 at 08:10
- Kate's Cards said...
What a pretty little card. xxxx
- 31 March 2016 at 08:11
- SueJ said...
Yes a really pretty card Sue.
I could do this with my dies so will definitely be giving this a go.
- 31 March 2016 at 08:12
- Nanna Tina said...
Hi Sue
Very pretty card, I must try and make a frilly channel card
Happy crafting
Love and hugs to all
Love Tina xxxx
- 31 March 2016 at 08:16
- Evis M said...
Hi Sue.
I just love this card. I have the dies and will certainly give it a try.
Evis M.
- 31 March 2016 at 08:19
- Marion said...
Hi Sue what a pretty card ,love the channel part and
the flowers are beautiful,also love the colour.
Marion H
- 31 March 2016 at 08:34
- Janet Hampson said...
Hi Sue,
Gorgeous, gorgeous pretty card. Love this die, use it a lot.
Love Janet X
From Wakefield
- 31 March 2016 at 08:34
- Yorks butterfly said...
Morning Sue what a pretty card, love the Lacy Channel effect on this card - so pretty.
Must have a try at this.
- 31 March 2016 at 08:35
- Jenny wren said...
Good Morning Sue
Another pretty card love the video must have a go at this one. My daughter in laws birthday is soon so I will do it in her favourite colours.
Hugs and love
jennywren x
- 31 March 2016 at 08:37
- Jane Franklin said...
Such a pretty lacey card, its fab. Luv jxxx
- 31 March 2016 at 08:37
- A Happercrafter6 said...
Lovely card Sue. Love the lacy look.
- 31 March 2016 at 08:40
- Deborah Artliff said...
Good morning sue what a beautiful card and the design is wonderful I love the colour you have used.
Debs Cards xxx
- 31 March 2016 at 08:45
- hettygarlick said...
Very pretty card. I love anything lacy.
- 31 March 2016 at 08:47
- carol quinn said...
Soooooooo pretty
- 31 March 2016 at 08:51
- Sylvia Yates said...
Absolutely beautiful. I just love this one. Have a great day everybody
Hugs Sylvia xx
- 31 March 2016 at 08:57
- June Horrocks said...
The card is so pretty sue I just love it thank you for sharing
Love always June Horrocks xxx
- 31 March 2016 at 08:58
Hi Sue
A very pretty, lacy card. Love the flowers too.
Love Helen xxx
- 31 March 2016 at 09:00
Hi Sue - I just love your petticoat cards and love the way you have made a channel on this one. Gorgeous. Best wishes
- 31 March 2016 at 09:00
- Sonia Stephenson said...
Hi Sue. Love today's pretty card. Hugs to all xxx
- 31 March 2016 at 09:02
- Jennifer Smith-Kirk said...
Hi Sue, this card is so lovely, I love all the layers and added detail, thank you for the video X X X
- 31 March 2016 at 09:05
- Susan Battensby said...
Hi Sue
Love your card, very frilly and feminine. x
- 31 March 2016 at 09:06
- Loraine Jefferis said...
Beautiful card Sue and great video. I love your petticoat cards right up my street. Frilly and feminine absolutely gorgeous. Best wishes Loraine Jefferis xx
- 31 March 2016 at 09:10
- gwen70 said...
Wonderful card today, will watch video later
- 31 March 2016 at 09:10
Good morning Sue,
Absolutely stunning card, it reminds me of wearing petticoats when I was young like these. The colours are beautiful too & definitely a very feminine card. Yvonne xx
- 31 March 2016 at 09:16
Morning Sue
I love this one,
thank you for the idea
Best wishes
Karen M
- 31 March 2016 at 09:21
- Beryl Treble said...
Stunning card Sue.
- 31 March 2016 at 09:29
- Nannieflash said...
Good Morning Sue on a sunny cold morning, today I have to go to a funeral so lets hope it stays dry. A beautiful card I love how pretty it is and the channel part looks stunning. hugs Shirleyxxxxxx
- 31 March 2016 at 09:34
- Lynne L said...
Good Morning Sue this card is so pretty I love the frilly layers & colours you've used
- 31 March 2016 at 09:34
- Lynne L said...
Good Morning Sue this card is so pretty I love the frilly layers & colours you've used
- 31 March 2016 at 09:34
Good morning Sue,
Love this card, so girly, very pretty.
Take care everyone, Jess xxx
- 31 March 2016 at 09:35
- lydia jordan said...
Morning Sue,
A lovely girly card, so pretty. Will watch the video later.
- 31 March 2016 at 09:37
- Jean Z said...
Hi Sue, this card is gorgeous just love it. love Jean Z xxx
- 31 March 2016 at 09:39
- Pat S Witney said...
Hi Sue
Wow what a stunning card today. Love it and will be putting my spin on it. Haven't been able to comment as our router decided to go awol. We now have a new one.
- 31 March 2016 at 09:45
- julie laz said...
Hi sue, how beautiful is this, I love the colour and the flowers,
I'd love to pop into your mind, for 10 minutes lol
Just to see what you see, crafty hugs Julie laz xxx
- 31 March 2016 at 09:54
- Tressa said...
Beautiful card with a great design. Nice to see a different type of channel card.
- 31 March 2016 at 10:05
- Alison Thorne said...
Good morning Sue. I am a recent newcomer to your blog. I have been a card maker for many years, with many different styles. My good friend Jane Franklin suggested I check out your blog, and I am really pleased she did. Love love love this card, very pretty and lovely colours. I can see I will have to be investing in some more dies. I look forward to my "breakfast time with Sue" and love to see your ideas. Keep up the good work, many thanks for your inspiration. Love Alison xx
- 31 March 2016 at 10:07
- Barbara W said...
Hello Sue
What a lovely card and I will be so able to make one similar.
Love the flowers and of course the colours you have used.
Lol Barbara W xx
- 31 March 2016 at 10:16
Hi Sue,
Ooooooohhhhh this is so pretty xxxxx
Beverley W
- 31 March 2016 at 10:22
- lorna said...
Hi Sue,
Such a pretty card, really like the frills!
Lorna D
- 31 March 2016 at 10:23
Hi Sue,
Frilly, girlie, pretty AND still elegant. Lovely card, I don't know how you come up with all those ideas but I'm very glad you do.
Hugs, Ros
- 31 March 2016 at 10:29
- Bejay Roles said...
Morning, Sue,
What a pretty card, I can't wait to go over and watch the video. I've yet to try making a channel card...call me chicken lol. I know it's easier than it looks, I just need a kick start to have a try lol.
Happy Thursday everyone.
Bejay x
- 31 March 2016 at 10:32
- Diane said...
Hi Sue
What a pretty card today, very frilly and feminine. You must have so much patience putting all those pearls on the layers. Thank you for sharing
Love Diane G xxx
- 31 March 2016 at 10:45
Morning Sue I love this card and I do enjoy watching your videos they are so informative so thank you
I have joined gmail now so that I can leave comments
Kathy B x
- 31 March 2016 at 11:18
- CraftyJo said...
Cute :)
- 31 March 2016 at 11:27
- Myra said...
Hello Sue,
Another very pretty Sue card today! It's such a lovely feminine card .
Hope you are enjoying some sunshine . It's a lovely day here today once again.
Thank you Sue for the inspiration.
Keep going Tracy!
Love to all, Myra xxx
- 31 March 2016 at 11:27
Frilly but not 'OTT'.
Love your top Sue.
Susan x
- 31 March 2016 at 11:36
- craftynanna said...
Fabulous card Sue, I love making this type of card in every colour there is, even all one colour, they look fantastic, love Johanna
- 31 March 2016 at 11:44
- Pearl said...
Lovely card today Sue, the video made the colours look more vibrant than on the webpage.
Colours, construction and shapes you have combined very well to show off the dies, thank you.
Lots of love and craftihappiness everyone,
Pearl x
- 31 March 2016 at 11:56
- Sue MacFall said...
Yes, it is a very pretty card Sue and a good idea to use.
Many thanks,
Sue Mac
- 31 March 2016 at 12:11
- Paula said...
Oh, I love this card! It's beautiful, so feminine and pretty. I can't wait to see the video, so I'm off now to make a cuppa so I can sit and watch the video in comfort! Thank you Sue. :)
Hugs to all in need today,
Paula x
- 31 March 2016 at 12:15
- Sam Smithard said...
To My Very Special Dearest Friend Sue,
"WOW WOW WOW" What A Truly Terrific Card And Video I Love The Video
I've Seen It Previously On You Tube, I've Now Saved In My Bloglovin Folder,
You've Used Tremendous Beautiful Dies, The Very Awesome Gemini Die Which I Love,
Also Those Extremely Stunning Orange Blossom Open Flowers, And I This Is When I Saw
You Colour Your Card Then Cut Your Die Then Went In With A Darker Colour To Show The
Veins In The Leaves That's When I Started Doing The Same With My Leaves.
Your Frilly Channel Looks Exquisite Just So Very Beautiful I "Never Tire" In Watching Your
Remarkable Truly Fantastic Video's And Seeing Your Outstanding, Opulent, Rich Very
Gorgeous Card's.
Thank You Sue For Sharing Your Tremendous Cards And Blog With Us
I'm In Awe Of You You Inspire Me Each And Everyday And I So Much Appreciate It.
Take Care My Dear Friend
I'm So Very Looking Forward To Watching Your Shows
Warmest Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather
Love And Huge Hugs To Yourself
Love From Sam xxx
Hugs To All Wilsonettes
- 31 March 2016 at 12:37
- Margaret Rogers said...
Hi Sue
I like this card very much. I will be watching the tutorial later today.
Margaret xx
- 31 March 2016 at 12:44
I love it when your card is made using dies I have...I'm such a visual learner. Beautiful card and great video today.
I used to use wax paper, but sometimes found it left a slight sheen on my card stock--not always, but sometimes depending on the type and weight of the card, so I've switched to using parchment paper. It works the same and if you are doing any inking on your die cuts you don't have the sheen and/or slight "resist" effect that the wax causes. It's dirt cheap, too....I buy it at the Dollar Store. LOL Sometimes the parchment paper die cut stays in the die and when that happens, I leave it in there and keep using it until it falls out....it's like spraying Pam on a baking sheet.
Thanks for another wonderful card today. Have a great day!
Jan D., Florida, USA
- 31 March 2016 at 12:56
- Lesley Thomas said...
OOoh Sue, this one is sooo pretty. I love that lace die.
- 31 March 2016 at 13:51
- Anne Crawford said...
Beautiful lacy card!
Anne xo
- 31 March 2016 at 13:55
- Nubiene Peltier said...
Greetings Sue
What a gorgeous card vibrantly settle
Spring card x
- 31 March 2016 at 14:00
- Nubiene Peltier said...
Greetings Sue
What a gorgeous card vibrantly settle
Spring card x
- 31 March 2016 at 14:00
- lilian said...
Hi Sue, what a very pretty card, love the blue colour, looking forward to tomorrow night.
Best Wishes Lilian in Cornwall
- 31 March 2016 at 14:00
- terrie said...
Oh my Sue this card is so beautiful....I love it
it's so lacy and my favorite color...well done ....tfs
- 31 March 2016 at 14:07
- Jean said...
LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!
- 31 March 2016 at 14:13
- Rosemary Stickland said...
Love the petticoat effect on this cad.
Rosemary xx
- 31 March 2016 at 14:14
- KarinsArtScrap said...
oooo wow thats gorgeous and elegant again Sue, great design.
gr karin van eijk
- 31 March 2016 at 14:29
Love this card, Sue, the edging design looks great!!!!
Doreen x
- 31 March 2016 at 14:38
- barbara macaskill said...
WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! This beauty makes my heart go BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! I love the layering and the colors are so yummy!!! Definitely one of my favorites! TFS!
- 31 March 2016 at 14:49
- Patricia Howarth said...
Hi Sue, Yes, I really love this card !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx
- 31 March 2016 at 14:49
- theresa w said...
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Wow a petticoat and channel card in one x its beautiful sue x I still haven't attempted one of your channel cards but have made a petticoat one and it was very well received so thankyou sue for your inspiration x
Welcome alison t x hope you realise you will never have any pennies left ever again !!!
steph could you please pass on my heartfelt thoughts and prayers to tina and family today please x I would visit her blog but things are still very raw for me at the moment xxx
Wheely bad hope you are ok x
Take care everyone and sending hugs to all the wilsonettes who need one x
Theresa w xxx
- 31 March 2016 at 14:50
- hotpotato said...
Very pretty. x
- 31 March 2016 at 15:06
- Tracy Stitt said...
Hi sue and crafters.
Oooh pretty frilly and georgeous just the ticket this morning. Live the open petals flowers too.
Ladies just to let those of u who are asking.
Radiotherapy is going fine I just get a little tired with the traveling up and down to Glasgow everyday for the treatment. My skin is now looking a little pink but no issues. Almost finishe with week 2. And 2 more weeks to go.
Thanks for ur daily well wishes hugs and thoughts. They go a long way.
Love n hugs always xxx
- 31 March 2016 at 15:06
- nannapat said...
Love the petticoat cards that you make Sue and this one is fabulous. Pat x
- 31 March 2016 at 15:26
Pretty card, Sue, inspirational video as always, thank you. All so lovely.
Tracy - pleased that the treatment is going well, you're a star!
Special thoughts for Tina and family on this sad sad day.
'P' in Wales
- 31 March 2016 at 15:41
What a wonderful card, love the channel and definitely love the color!
- 31 March 2016 at 15:49
- Pat L said...
Hi Sue
I love your channel cards and this one is so lovely, thank you for the great video too
Tracy I'm sure you're tired with all the traveling every day but only two more weeks to go
Thinking of Tina E and family on this sad day
Hugs and best wishes everyone
- 31 March 2016 at 15:50
- Dawn Holben said...
This is so very pretty and I love all the petticoat detail.
Simply beautiful.
- 31 March 2016 at 16:01
- Kiraneries said...
Hi Sue, a very pretty card. A lovely look the pettycoat layers.
- 31 March 2016 at 16:14
- Annie Pennington said...
Your channel cards are always so pretty Sue and this one is no exception.
Annie P
- 31 March 2016 at 16:31
Beautiful again - no other words needed
- 31 March 2016 at 17:22
- IVY Cheong said...
Hi Sue, love this card. It's so pretty and Lacey. Love it , Ivy C x
- 31 March 2016 at 17:26
- Brooke Bont said...
This card is wonderful with the frills
- 31 March 2016 at 17:38
- nzillingworth said...
- 31 March 2016 at 17:44
Hi Sue, A bit late today. A very pretty card, very girlie and spring like.
Love Rosemarie x x
- 31 March 2016 at 18:08
- fluffycat said...
Hi Sue, a very pretty card indeed. I don't usually go for just quite so much frill but I really like this card, the blue suits the style perfectly and I actually think I will try making something like this with the dies I have.
Tracy - glad you are coping so well with the radiotherapy. They will have to resurface the road by the time you have finished all that travelling lol.
- 31 March 2016 at 18:14
- Val Jones said...
Just love the lace effect Sue. Such a beautiful card.
Love Val in Sppain x
- 31 March 2016 at 18:15
- Janet Wilson said...
Gorgeous card, fab variation on the channel card
- 31 March 2016 at 18:15
- gailgale said...
I think this card is so lovely!!!
So lacy and beautiful!!!
- 31 March 2016 at 18:22
- Lisbeth said...
Hi Sue, What a very frilly card today Sue. I can see why it is one of your favourite effects.
- 31 March 2016 at 18:44
- gingernuts said...
Wow what a beautiful frilly card, It is gorgeous. Mavis L
- 31 March 2016 at 18:56
- Bente Sørflaten said...
Beautiful! Love your design on this card!
- 31 March 2016 at 19:36
- Lesley Cann said...
What a beautiful card such an unusual design for a channel card.
- 31 March 2016 at 19:41
- Jayne S said...
Gorgeous card in beautiful colours.
- 31 March 2016 at 19:43
- liz spooner said...
Hi Sue this card is just so pretty today, love the colours.xx
- 31 March 2016 at 20:17
- Lorraine Eastwood said...
Good evening lovely Sue and her crafty crew!
Another fantastic demonstration to delight us with....I haven't had a moment to watch it today but I will be sure to find the time now I have a moment to relax. I love the petticoat concept, your dies lend themselves beautifully to this particular idea, the layers remind me of the old fashioned lace petticoats that I would love to have worn....don't know if I would like the accompanying corsets though:-)
I really like a channel card, I've done a fair few in recent months and I love the effect. Once again fabulous dies used to their maximum potential by a crafting goddess....is that gushy enough for you Sue, I can feel you reddening with embarrassment from here:-)
I've had a manic day, popped into town to open up a bank account and get my hair cut and dyed.....need a separate bank account to put my respite award money into so that the transactions can be accounted for, didn't have the proper ID so have to return on Monday, it's not so straightforward as I imagined:-(.....on my way to the hairdressers passed by a lovely little clothes shop that I just couldn't walk past and ignore, it had a lovely coral lace dress in the window that was just my size and begging to be given a home....not to mention the fact that the Radley handbag and purse my mum has just got me for my birthday matches perfectly....I tried it on before seeing a black sparkly fringed number with £150 off it which also fitted like a glove, decisions, decisions....what the heck! Buy both! So an expensive afternoon with my hair factored in, any advice on how I now convince my mum that I NEED more of Sues dies tomorrow night?
Feeling exhausted now but it's worth it because that offending tramlines of grey down my parting is now all but a distant memory:-)
Tina, my heartfelt sympathies on today's sad event, hopefully you can all begin the long healing process now, my thoughts are with youxxxx
Tracy, you must be exhausted honey, that's a real trail for you every day, however, it's all for the best and you're only two weeks away from the finishing line:-) I hope that you have a treat planned for yourself, you deserve it after the tremendous fight and spirit you have shown over the past few months....maybe a die or three this weekend?:-)
Beth, hope you're enjoying your time off work, are you managing to get anymore crafting done? What news of the MDF structure that fought back?
Yvonne, I hope you have been suitably busy on my behalf today, those stamps won't stamp themselves after all!:-) Did you manage to satisfy your fetish by getting some of that holiday laundry out on the line? Are you suitably hysterical...like myself...about tomorrow night?
P, love to you and Miss Pushy, hope she's still feeling wellxxxx
Cuddles to all our poorly four paws including Lauren, Annie and Scampxxxx
Hugs to all my besties, you know who you are my dearsxxxxx
Have a lovely evening ladies......
Crafty hugs
- 31 March 2016 at 20:36
- Sandie Braithwaite said...
Now that my eyes are almost back to normal after laser surgery I can see this lovely card!
- 31 March 2016 at 20:44
- Maureen Killen said...
Hello Sue,
What a very pretty card today, thank you.
love to all
Maureen xxx
- 31 March 2016 at 20:54
- Theresa Pace said...
beautifully delicate. fab, hugs xx
- 31 March 2016 at 21:49
- Janice Robinson said...
Hi Sue
very pretty frilly card,beautiful colours also.
- 31 March 2016 at 21:55
- Haze T said...
Hi Sue
Gorgeous card & love it.....
Very pretty & the petticoat layers look amazing together with the stunning flowers makes a beautiful card for any occasion...
Another beautiful 'Sue' creation & I would be so proud to receive an amazing card like this & would treasure it forever.
Just off to watch the video..
Crafty Hugs
Haze T x (Norwich)
- 31 March 2016 at 22:11
- Vie Carter said...
Lovely design
- 31 March 2016 at 22:25
- alimecca said...
Hi Sue,
another beautiful card - thank you.
Tina - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today xxx
Tracy, pleased radiotherapy is going ok although you must be sick and tired of the travelling backwards and forwards. Love and hugs xx
Sending love and hugs to all, Alison xxx
- 31 March 2016 at 23:02
- Betty McAlister said...
Beautiful card Sue. Love the colours too. Looking forward to your shows. X
- 31 March 2016 at 23:02
- iReneM said...
A beautiful card...
- 31 March 2016 at 23:38
- Littlelamb said...
Lovely card. Must give this a try. Enjoyed the video. Thank you.
- 31 March 2016 at 23:44
- Berina RGA said...
Such a beautiful card!! Love the frilly look. Reminds me of a frock from my childhood.
Moxie Craftie
- 1 April 2016 at 03:25
Gorgeous card. Love the petticoat layers and all the pearls. Enjoyed the video. Informative as always but today it had an added touch for me. I had inadvertently switched on the subtitles and when it came to the bit where you said run over the die with the Tool'n One, the text said "give a quick run over with my children 12". lol!
I'm hoping to watch some of the weekend shows online. Wish Hochanda was available on Virgin.
Take care everyone.
- 1 April 2016 at 04:36
- Stamps and Paper said...
Sue this is such a pretty card love the lace border die
- 1 April 2016 at 09:25
- ursula said...
This is just so so pretty, love this petticoat idea.....excellent idea for a girlie card....luv Ursula xxx
- 1 April 2016 at 12:26
- Jackie Meechan said...
Gorgeous card. Love the lace effect
- 1 April 2016 at 13:50
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Oh my life, that is beautiful.... speechless! xx
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A week ago Tuesday Ruben and I traveled to Tarragona to do some sightseeing, mainly of the Roman ruins. I have broken this into two posts. This first one contains more general information while the second focuses on the various places that we visited.
Tarragona is a city located in the south of Catalunya and northeast corner of Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. It is the capital of the Spanish province of the same name and the capital of the Catalan comarca (county) of Tarragonès. The city has a population of about 150 thousand, and the urban area of 450 thousand.
In Roman times, the city was named Tarraco and was the capital of the province of Hispania Tarraconensis. This province encompassed much of the Mediterranean coast of Spain along with the central plateau and the north coast, and part of northern Portugal. During the Roman era Tarraco was much more important than Barcino, present day Barcelona.
Some suggest that the city was probably founded by the Phoenicians, who called it 'Tarchon, which means a citadel. This name was probably derived from its location on a high rock, between 700 and 800 feet above the sea. Tarraco lies on the main Roman road, Via Augusta, crossing all the Hispania Province, from Cádiz in the southern tip of current Spain and eventually leading to Rome. A branch of the Via Augusta runs in front of where I live.
Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire and for whom the month of August is named, wintered at Tarraco after his Cantabrian campaign. The city minted coins and was the richest town on the coast.
Ancient remains
There are still many important ancient remains at Tarragona. Part of the bases of large Cyclopean walls near the Quartel de Pilatos are thought to pre-date the Romans. The building just mentioned, a prison in the 19th century, is said to have been the palace of Augustus.
But Tarraco, like most other ancient towns which have continued to be inhabited, has been pulled to pieces for the purpose of obtaining building materials. The amphitheatre near the sea-shore has been used as a quarry, and but a few vestiges now remain.
A Roman circus, 1500 feet long, is built above it, though portions of it are still to be traced. Throughout the town, Latin and even Phoenician inscriptions appear on the stones that have been "re-purposed" for building houses.
Modern Tarragona
Tarragona is home to a large port. Much of its economic activity comes from a large amount of chemical industries located in the city or in surrounding areas.
Tarragona tourist attractions include the Museum of Archaeology and the Roman ruins of Tarraco, which has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Tarragona has a wall surrounding the old city, too. More about these in my next post.
e_ticket could probably tell you about the nearby Universal Studios theme park Port Aventura, one of the largest in Europe.
The most important fireworks contest in the Mediterranean area is held the first week of July in Tarragona. The competition selects six international pyrotechnic companies.
Tarraco Viva is one of the most important Roman reactments of the world. Many groups around Europe recreate the Roman world: from the Roman legions and gladiators, to daily life. It's celebrated between 10th and 20th of May.


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Berlin, Germany
The Berlin skyline is seen from the dome at the top of the Reichstag building in Berlin December 28, 2008. The building was opened in 1894 and housed the Reichstag until 1933, when it was severely damaged in a fire supposedly set by Dutch communist Marinus van der Lubbe, who was later beheaded for the crime. The building remained in ruins until the reunification of Germany, when it underwent reconstruction led by internationally renowned architect Norman Foster. After its completion in 1999, it became the meeting place of the modern German parliament, the Bundestag. (Photo by Alan Greth)


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Wow 2015! A year of phenomenal music. Here is a look back at the albums we could not get enough of:
Future + Drake: What a Time to Be Alive; Collaborations can be tough. Different styles, different sounds, they sometimes just don't mix. That is why this album gets the nod. Future's slow drawl, mixed with Drake's clarity and signature melodic raps, work wonders. Whether you feel like Drake came out on top or you're a die hard Future fan, what makes the album work is just that; they both killed it while allowing each other to shine. All in all, it feels cohesive and down right raw.
Jah Cure: The Cure; What can we say about this record that we haven't already (The Cure was named reggae album of the year by the KingstontoLA crew)? Jah Cure redefined the roots reggae revival, with his phenomenal record. This album is a seminal project in Jah's career and really shows off his virtuosity as a singer. It's up for a Grammy, and we say it should snag the award. The nomination basically says it all.
Miguel: Wildheart; Miguel crafted a sound all his own on this record. Foregoing a more R&B lane, Miguel takes Prince Rock, a Parliament Funkadelic-West Coast riding feel, and brings it to the forefront to create the feel of this record. It is as romantic as it is introspective. A great all around record for those looking for a cool, down.
Kendrick Lamar: To Pimp A Butterfly; Kendrick is King. It sure feels that way when you explore his current creation filled with revolution, g-funk era salutes, and always on point lyricism. You can't beat Kendrick at his craft. You can only join him in the celebration of his vision.
Jamie XX: In Colour; This album took us by surprise a bit. We have always like Jamie XX's sound, but the album's best moments are embedded deep within songs. Their changes, tempos, and constant drive. In fact, it's a bit like an 2015 Drive soundtrack, woven with purpose. Nothing is out of place. This album just rocks.
Vybz Kartel: Viking (Vybz is King); Nothing can keep this man down. Vybz was back this year, despite being behind bars, and produced another memorable record for the dancehall crowd. His signature sound is present, while he continues to produce melodies that are unmatched in dancehall today. We agree. No matter where Vybz calls home, he still wears the dancehall crown.
Wild out to Vybz Kartel's "Dancehall" and keep feeling blessed in 2016:


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I had meant to get this out yesterday, but honestly, between drinking copious amounts of vegetables and finishing up Tales of Symphonia, it slipped my mind. Sorry for all of you who were anxiously awaiting the next installment! Ha. Anyway, the most recent game on this list is from the Playstation era, so all you retro gamers, let me know what you think.
#15 – Super Castlevania IV
I've done a review on this game already, and you should check it out! Super Castlevania IV is my favorite classic formula Castlevania game. It's the first classic type Castlevania I ever beat, probably because it's considerably easier than it's NES counterparts. The atmosphere is incredible, and spooked me as a young kid. I still loved it, and rented it often. I was able to get it brand new after the SNES was at the tail end of it's life cycle. It's a fantastic game that I'm probably going to play tonight, now that I'm writing about it.
#14 – Super Mario Bros 3.
This is still not my favorite Super Mario Bros. game, but man, is it up there. Just looking at the cover makes me incredibly nostalgic for that year when it was released. I remember the hype leading up to the game, rumors of what the game would be like, the commercial, and finally getting to rent the game. I rented it often until that Christmas when I finally called a copy of Super Mario Bros. 3 my own. Now I own several copies because they're pretty easy to come by. Gotta love that Raccoon Mario!
#13 – Final Fantasy Tactics
I can't tell you how many times I've finished this game. I can't tell you how many WAYS I finished this game. Final Fantasy Tactics gave me so many options on how to build my party for the final battle. It was incredibly addicting and fun. I've purchased every release of this game in North America, though for some reason, I sold them all! My original Playstation copy? Sold. My PSP copy, War of the Lions? Sold. My iTunes copy? Got rid of my iPhone. Okay, so I haven't purched it for Android…yet. Anyway, I got a copy of this again so I could play it. Yeah, I probably need to review this one.
#12 – Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Symphony of the Night is my favorite Castlevania title. The atmosphere, the explorable castle, the multiple types of weapons, the "so bad it's good" voice acting all combine to create one of the greatest games of all time. I absolutely love this game and I play it fairly often. I remember when I first found out about the second half of the game, I sent my one and only "hate email" to a website creator. I didn't believe him. Then I found the second castle, and immediately felt like the world's biggest asshole.
#11 – Super Metroid
Yeah, Super Metroid kicks ass. Do I really have to go into why? How many people reading this list have actually never played the game? If you haven't, you should do so soon. Um, no weird stories or anecdotes about this game…yup.


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MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's calls for education reform, free from the interference of teachers unions, were well-received by attendees at the Mackinac Policy Conference Wednesday.
"We must give parents a choice on where they should send their kids to school," Bush said. "We embrace school choice across the board."
Bush delivered the keynote address at the annual conference, which attracted more than 1,500 attendees from around the Midwest region, according to the Detroit Free Press.
During his speech, Bush praised Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder for signing right-to-work legislation last year, effectively ending forced unionism in the state. That's particularly important for teachers who want to concentrate on their profession without the constant distraction of union politics.
"He wasn't reading the polls when he signed right-to-work into law," Bush said. "He knew the payoff would come over the long haul."
Snyder, who spoke earlier at the conference, also discussed the need for education reform and said he plans to reinvent the state to "bring a new era of innovation."
"We have to have a strong educational system," Snyder said, laying out a vision for an education that begins before birth and ends with a career-ready individual. "Shouldn't we make it a seamless system?" Snyder asked.
Bush agreed.
"We can't give every child an equal start in life… But we can give them an equal shot," said Bush, depicting a program that ensures all children are proficient in reading before the fourth grade. He called low expectations for student achievement the "greatest mistake we make in public education."
"There must be consequences (for teachers) for poor performance on tests that measure critical thinking skills. If there are not, fewer kids will master those skills. If you have no expectations and you don't have accountability around this child, the net result is we get what we built."
Bush, a potential Republican presidential candidate in 2016, is the founder of the Foundation for Excellence in Education.