Jenny Hurley - Winner

Hi Everybody,

 You will need to be patient with me for a while as something has happened to my computer and I seem to have lost all my work. All my videos have disappeared and I can't find the Movie Maker programme that I bought ages ago and so at the moment I am stuck and I do not know how to resolve the problem.  

I have tried to fix it but I get totally lost to say the least. I am very annoyed with my self and frustrated with the computer.

But I have done the draw for the fabulous Christmas pack offered on Friday which I am sure you will enjoy playing with. The name this week is

Jenny Hurley

Would you please send you postal address to
christina@card-making-magic.com
and I will get the pack in the post to you.

Please be sure to let me know that you have it safely.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Believe in the Magic

Hi Everybody,

Another week where we are back to the Christmas theme and this time it is a die and stamp set complete with papers to go with your designs.

It is from Crafters Companion and it comes with the magazine as well. Always a good source of information and full of ideas for you to try,

So if this is something that you would like in your own stash then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post

From those comments one name will be chosen, at random,  as the winner, so to save any confusion please leave me your FULL NAME

 

You must be sure to come back and check if you are the winner, as your name will be listed in a blog post on Sunday, and I have no way to contact you if you don't claim it.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Die Cut Sentiments

Hi Everybody,

Adding a sentiment to your cards is the perfect way to finish them completely.

 To say Happy Birthday. Thinking of You, Thank You, Sorry or for a Sympathy card they are instant additions.

Some of the dies have a shadow layer to them others are simply added to the card but Card Making Magic has lots for you to choose from no matter what the occasion.

This Thinking of You sentiment has been added to parchment and that doesn't detract from the beautiful background that it is added to.

Add the sentiment in Silver or Gold Mirror card to make it stand out or even black for a dramatic look.

There are many occasions, even this very simple  Love You, that are covered and you are sure to find one that suits your needs.

Just adding a Sorry to a card can make it a little more personal and is the perfect addition to a sympathy card.

There are other Word Builder Die Sets that have all the months in the year complete with anniversary occasions like Valentines day,  Wedding Anniversary occasions and even passing your Driving Test

You can build up any sentiment that you need to suit your recipient.

Blend in your sentiment to match with the monochrome cards.

This one has been added to an embossed background and the sentiment added to some plain blue card

It has been matched with the flowers and that will give you a uniform look that you are sure to love.

Add it to a box of the same colour and give with love.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Embossing Folders

 Hi Everybody,

For these cards you will need to look a little deeper into them as all of these are using some of my favourite embossing folders.

I always think that a card looks so much better with some kind of texture to the actual background and embossing folders can fill that requirement so easily for me.

This one has the Simply Dots A5 Folder and is layered with gold mirror card.

For me it always adds that little bit extra and give the card that finished look. 

You add another effect to the background like ink splattering or stamping and then add the embossed look to the top.

There is a lot that can be done with a folder and each side will give you a different look especially with inks and the Letter Press technique.

That is simply where you add ink to one side, add the card and close the folder, then run it through your die cutting machine with the embossing mats.

One side will give you an embossed look with the ink and if you ink up the other side the look will be debossed.

This simple flower design has the Letter Press added using the Trellis Folder and it compliments the overall design.

For this card I have use the Flourish Embossing Folder as the background to the detailed layer and it makes the panel stand out even more.

Whatever you design and whoever it is for the added detail to your card makes it even more special and is sure to be appreciated by your recipient.

I like to use a 300gsm card with my folders as that gives a really good impression without the card splitting.

You could also try a light spritz to the card before adding it to the folder for another way to get a deep impression and stop the splitting.

And there are lots of 3-D folders on the market to add a lovely look to your creations and embossing folders are so cheap to add to your own stash

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Some of my Favourites

Hi Everybody,

This card is from one of my all time favourite collections and I made lots of videos and cards with this.

This one is the Circles from the Plaited with Love Collection and I had so much fun using all these die sets on my designs.

I also love the round shape and this is perfect for turning into an Easel card very easily.

The colour scheme is purple and white the flowers are Mulberry paper from Wild Orchid Crafts.

The leaves are from another favourite die set which is the Rose Flourish and I use this a lot.

This is the  Lacey Nested Ovals and is another of my favourites.

I love the Ovals in this collection at there is so much that you can do with it.

I use this one a lot and I did videos for it when it was launched.

You can dress this up or down as you please and it looks wonderful added to a larger base card. 

Here I have used it as a shaped stand alone card with lots of layers, and of course the addition of flowers sprinkled with glitter.

But for making flowers I love this Layered Flowers Die and Stamp set and I have used this many many times on my designs.

These have been heat embossed in white powder and then water coloured and layered  onto my favourite card size of 5x7

There are so many die sets in the Card Making Magic range and many many that I truly love, and these are just a small collection of some of them that I use over and over again.  

 More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Fancy Oval Mats & Layers

Hi Everybody,

For this card I weaved some white ribbon through the detailed pattern in the die cut and that just gave it another look.

I used the Oval die set from the Look At Layers Collection to form the basis of the weaving and then added it to the Rectangles layer for more dimension.

I like to play around with the die cuts and see what different looks can be achieved by adding them at varying  angles to my card base.

Colour is another way to get variation into your designs and you only have to look at nature to see the choices that you can make there. 

Thinks of some of the more unusual combinations, Yellow & Pink, Pink & Purple, Lemon & Green, and try them on your cards.

Using inks to colour white card saves you buying lots of different coloured card as card does dry out if you have had it a long time. At least with inks it stays fresh for you to use.

More tomorrow 

Hugs xx

            

         

Ruth Scott- Winner

 Hi Everybody,

Yesterday my family and I all met up in Blackpool because we had tickets to see “ Elephant Man” at the Grand Theatre. We have had them for weeks and all ten of us were really looking forward to it. Our plan was to see the play and then go for a meal afterwards and have a good get together. 

Vickie and I took the dogs to our dog sitter for the day and off we went. We struggled to find somewhere to park, but eventually we found a space and then rushed through town to get there on time. Everybody else was already there and waiting for us.

But once we got into the theatre we found out that ….. the play had been cancelled !! What ?? Apparently the cast are all sick and couldn’t perform, but we would get our money back.

We were so disappointed and we had to go the the box office to make our claim. I can’t tell you how we all felt after looking forward to it for so long. Still I hope the cast get better soon.

As for me ….. well I have now done the draw for the Seashells pack from Friday and the name today is

Ruth Scott

Would you send me your postal address please to 

christina@card-making-magic.com

and I will get it sent to you straight away. The little glue bottle pin will be inside the pack too.

Please be sure to let me know that you have them ok and I hope you will enjoy playing with the gift.

,More tomorrow…

Hugs xx

Look At Layers Collection - Ovals & Rectangles

 Hi Everybody,

The launch of the new Look at layers Collection is here and the cards that I have made are being shared with you.

Here is a video using the Ovals and Rectangles and in that I have produced four cards  which are quick and easy to do. 

These dies will work with any other collections that you have and there are lots of word or sentiment dies that can be added to the cards for any occasion.

The video is not too long but I hope it will be enjoyable for you as you relax.

                          

I have another video that is available for you to view at Craft Stash using the Circles and Squares and creating an easel card , here is the link ...

Easel Card

The collection is with Craft Stash so please use the links below to purchase as they are affiliate links and will give me a small commission at no extra cost to yourself.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Seashells by the Sea shore

Hi Everybody,

This really lovely embossing folder will cut out a shape for you ate the same time.

There is also a separate die set with "Birthday Wishes" and a stamp that says "Sending Oceans of Love"

So lots of variety there for you to create your cards, and inside the magazine you will find lots more inspiration for how to use your set. 

I am sure that you will have fun playing with this set and so if you would like to win this then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post with your FULL NAME 

You must make sure to come back and check if your name is shown as the winner as I have no way to contact you if you don't claim it. In that event it will be offered again at a later date.

The magazine is a good read so grab a cuppa as you settle down to relax and have some ME time.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Monogrammed Cards

Hi Everybody,

I have covered monochrome cards in the past where they have been just one colour for the whole card, but today I am sharing monogrammed cards using just one letter.

This one is for my eldest daughter Amanda and the other is for my youngest daughter Victoria. And I thought it was an excellent way to use  those Alphabet dies on smaller cards.

I am really pleased with the result and I am sure your recipient would be too.

I have used the solid letters and then covered them with the filigree overlays to give a lovely delicate feel to the letter.

 

You can use any flowers, leaves or shape to the background that you have in your own stash.

And the same with the embossing folders, just use any that you have. 

If you wanted to make a larger card and you also have the lower case alphabets then you can spell out the complete name

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

 

Altenew Flowers

Hi Everybody,

This is a stamp set that I have used often in the past and it is the Whimsical Flowers  Stamp & Die set from Altenew.

I have had this a long time and I have teamed it with my on dies from the Rose Flourish die set.

I have also used the Simply Dots embossing folder for the background and the sentiment strip is from the Butterflies paper pack that was released  a little while ago.

So no matter what you have in your own stash it will all work well with something else, all you need to do is paly and experiment to see what you come up with.

And if you don't like the result then it is only card and paper and a little bit of ink. 

I no longer get the monthly kits from Altenew as the postage cost became far too high. But I have lots from the past that I can still use and make lovely cards with.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Michele Coffey - Winner

 Hi Everybody,

What a gorgeous day it is here in the North West and a lovely day for walking, which of course Ruby will love. The beach is usually quiet at this time of year and Ruby a have a good run around. It's not very often we go down there and the tide is in and so it is always much too far away for her to go in the sea. And when she does I always bath her when we get home again.

So the draw for the Christmas Cheer die and stamp set has been done and this is well worth having to fill out your personal collections. The winner this week is

Michele Coffey

so would you please send me your postal address to 
christina@card-making-magic.com
and I will get it off to your straight away. The little glue bottle pin will be tucked inside the magazine for you.

I hope you will like it and please be sure to let me know that is with you safely.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Christmas Cheer

Hi Everybody,

Todays offering comes with Die Cutting Essentials and is a beautiful one cut die set and some lovely stamps.

You also have the opportunity to download papers and toppers to match your project.

The magazine is full of ides and inspiration and I am sure you will want to try some of the other ideas that are inside the pages.

Now if this is pack that you would like to win then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post with your FULL NAME. 

From those comments one name will be chosen as the winner and announced in a blog post on Sunday.

So be sure to come back and see if your name is listed as the winner and then you will have 72 hours in which to claim by sending me you postal address.

If it is not claimed then it will be offered again at a later date. 
So make sure you don't miss out.

More tomorrow  ...

Hugs xx

 

Warm Florals - Making a Card

 Hi Everybody,

This very quick card is so easy to make using the items from the kit and is perfect for those new to card making.

The video show this particular card but you would be able to come up with so many more as you played with the designs.

They are so delicate and feminine and you could add any embellishments that you have in your own stash to enhance them even more.

It is such a pretty pack and has fast become one of my favourite "Go To's" for a card in a hurry.

For more videos using this pack pop over to the Craft Stash page on YouTube and Facebook

Another beauty of this pack is the price as it is not expensive at all and it could make you lots and lots of different cards in many different shapes.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Connie Griffin - Winner

 Hi Everybody,

Christmas is drawing ever nearer but the offering this week is a million miles away from that as it is beautiful flowers that you can make for yourself from the foam in the pack.
You are sure to have some fun making these blooms and here are lots of videos  on YouTube that will show you how to use the material to make the flowers.

So the name drawn at random to win this pack today is ...

Connie Griffin

so would you email me please with your postal address to
christina@card-making-magic.com
and I will get it in the post to you straight away, and please be sure to let me know when it has arrived with you.

I hope you enjoy laying with it and make lots of lovely flowers for your cards.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Beautiful Blossoms

Hi Everybody,

Todays pack is a bumper offer and it consists of some flower forming foam sheets and the template to create the flowers, a sentiment stamp set, a ball tool to help you shape the foam and some card stock.

Inside the magazine you will find lots of hints and tips to help you create some really beautiful blooms for your cards.

I am sure you will be delighted with this offering and enjoy a really good read at the same time.

So if you would like to win this then all you need to do is leave me comment at the end of this post with your FULL NAME

From those comments one name will be chosen and the winner will be announced in a blog post on Sunday, then you will have 72 hours in which to claim it by emailing me with your address.

Good luck everybody

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

 

Beautiful Easy Cards

Hi Everybody,

Thanks you if you joined us on the Craft Stash Facebook Chat page yesterday for the introduction of the Warm Florals Paper Pack. 

This card has been created using just the pack and it is a really lovely set of papers and sentiments.

The Washi paper is so easy to use and I have used such a lot of mine to add to my designs.

The price is really good on Craft Stash too and you can get the whole kit and make beautiful cards right away. 

No dies are needed to get started.

The card in the pack is strong enough to make a complete base card from as I have done in this example to the left.

Just fold it in half and it makes the perfect DL size ready to be decorated with all the papers, toppers, ribbons and sentiments you want .

This is a pack that I have really enjoyed working  with and I still have pieces left over hat I can do even more with on other projects.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

 

Warm Florals Paper Pack

Hi Everybody, 

Today is the launch of a brand new paper pack called Warm Florals and it is beautiful.

 Lou Collins and I will be launching this at 12.30 and we would be delighted if you could join us. And we have some videos to share with you too.

Here is the link to the launch and I hope you like the papers as much as I do.

Craft Stash Facebook Chat

There is such a lot that can be done with this collection whatever level of card maker you are. They are perfect for new card makers, or those just wanting to create a card quickly.

But the seasoned cardmaker will also be able to put them to good use in many delightful ways

 I thought it would be a good idea to team it with the die release "Tall & Elegant" from September and see what I could come up with for them.

The card to the left has used the Simply Elegant Panel die done in a tone on tone combination and added to a Simply Dots Embossed panel..

I have also used the stamps and dies from that collection to create the sentiment and then decoupaged some of the flowers from the Warm Florals to the top.

Combining these with other dies is a really useful way to get the most from any collections that you may have.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Winifred Kennedy - Winner

Hi Everybody,

Well it's a bit wet and windy here today but it's not that cold so Ruby and I will be out later for a short walk. Probably just to the park so she can have a sniff about.

I have done the draw already for the Sent With Love stamp and die set that came with
Simply Cards & Papercraft
and somebody will get a really pretty gift this week. So whose name is it ???

The winner is 

Winifred Kennedy

wold you please email me your postal address to 
christina@card-making-magic.com
and I will get it sent off to you straight away.

Please be sure to let me know that you have it safely and I hope you enjoy playing with it.

The little pin will be tucked inside the magazine pages so be sure to look for that too.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx