Embossing Folders & White Ink

Hi Everybody,

At the moment I am into easy to make cards and they don't come much easier than this one.

It is a 6" Square with a separate panel on the top.
 
The embossing folder has been covered with white ink using a brayer and taken through the machine.

This adds the ink onto your card into the background for a soft and gentle look.

Then with the blue and yellow inks I have picked out the detail in the flowers using the new blending brushes from Altenew.

The panel has then been added to a white base card and the "Good Vibes Only" die is from Spellbinders but it is a very old one and may no longer be available. I have cut that four times and stacked them up to give depth to the front of the card and basically that is it

More tomorrow ...

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Be Yourself ...

 Hi Everybody,

Todays card is created from  some Altenew dies and pink glitter card, and the overall effect is vibrant and cheerful

I did an ink smooshed background behind the die cut panel.

The panel is made from the two dies that go to make up the Layered Plaid

There are several looks you can get with this die cut simply by changing the colours of the card that you use

And of course the same applies to the flower.

I added one of the Card Making Magic Pearl flourishes along the side just to add that finishing touch.

I got my dies quite some time ago from Sevenhills Crafts but I don't know if they are still available to purchase.

The glitter card is from Craft Stash along with the flourish 

More tomorrow ...

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Altenew Magazine Issue 1

Hi Everybody

Altenew and Practical Publishing have brought you a new boxed kit that  is on sale now.

It is full of beautiful ideas, along with some gorgeous papers for you to use on your own projects.

There is also a layering stamp set and this one is called Modern Blooms. Layering stamp sets are the Altenew staple and this one is called Modern Blooms.

You will also find in the pack 3 dies and a stencil with multiple leaf images on it.

This is a card that I have made from the kit and the flower is lovely  and being Altenew it is going to go quick.

Here is the link for you to see if this new boxed kit is something you would enjoy playing with.

Altenew Boxed Kit Issue 1

More tomorrow ...

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More Altenew Cards

Hi Everybody,

Today I am sharing more cards from Altenew Dies & Stamps and these are dies and stamps that I have had for quite some time.

Altnew have many fans and there is a really good selection of  their products on the Craft Stash website with new ones being added this week.

The little sentiment stamp on this is from Altenew Sentiments but I have teamed it with the Kindness die from Sugar pea.

I thought it was really appropriate at this time as many people are struggling through this period of great uncertainty.

 This card is created with the Layered Plaid Cover Plates which are a two piece die set. 

They can be used on their own and each plate will give you a different look, or you can use them together as I have done here.

I have cut them in light green and white so you can see which are the die cuts and I have also added them both to some Parchment.

It makes for an unusual background to the card.

This one is also Altenew stamps and dies and the flowers on this one are the other section to the top card.

Two for One is always an added bonus when you are making cards and something I really enjoy doing.

More tomorrow ...

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Altnew Chrysanthemum

Hi Everybody,

I was having a little play over the weekend with some Altenew Stamps and coordinating dies that I have had for some time and this is what I came up with.

I think these flowers are so pretty and I love the card.

But the reason I am showing it to you twice is to see the difference just a few gemstones can make to add a luxury feel to any card

I have added just five  small pink stones to the card and I think it looks so much better.

I have used cream card for the base and added one slightly smaller layer with foam tape for a little depth.

It is a layering stamp in four sections but I only used three and three shades of pink ink for the flowers and two shades of green for the leaves 

Here is another one that I did at the same time with flowers in another area to ring the changes.

Both are lovely but the first one has to be my favourite. 

There's just something about that one that makes it extra special

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Simply Cards & Papercraft 194 - Altenew Layered Poppy

Hi Everybody,

This months SC&P has a lovely layered Poppy as the exclusive git and this is from Altenew.

It will be on sale on the 25th July and Altenew stamps are always worth collecting and there is also a stencil with this one too.

The difference in stencil and stamp is quite noticeable and I think that the stencil gives a softer look to my card.

The video is not too long and I have sped things up a little in the middle.

 I hope you enjoy it and this set is sure to disappear quickly so be sure to look tomorrow if this is one that you would like to have .


Moe tomorrow ...

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Beautiful Daffodils

Hi Everybody,

Easter will soon be with us and it doesn't seem two minutes ago since it was Christmas. 

So just to be awkward I decided to make this card into a birthday one and I used the daffodils from Altenew that were the gift with Simply Cards & Papercraft a few weeks ago

They make really pretty cards and are so easy to put together and of course you can make them any colour you like.

I also used the papers from the pack because they are bight and cheerful.

I am hoping the weather gets better for the holidays too so that Ruby and I can enjoy long walks on the beach together.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Altenew Build A Flower

Hi Everybody,

Adding flowers of any description to a card is always a pleasure for me.

I just love the look of them in clusters or singly. This one is no exception and it is the Chrysanthemum from Altenew

I used Altenew mini inks to stamp it out as I layered up the design and then the matching die to cut it out.

And there you have a beautiful flower to add to your cards and so easy to accomplish.

I inked and embossed the background with the flourish folder from Card Making Magic to show case the bloom and then dotted it with sequins for a sparkly effect.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Playing with Altenew ...

Hi Everybody,

I have been playing with new dies and stamps from Altenew and I love the big flowers that these dies produce.

They are layering dies and give you that 3-D look really easily just using different shades of card for the layers.

Everything on this card is from Altenew from the background to the flowers. 

And HELLO has been covered with Glossy Accents 

Both of these have used the same Peony Dream 3-D Die 

If you don't have the shades of card that you want .... but you have coloured markers .... then you can create them easily for your self by colouring white card

These dies and stamps are not cheap to buy but the cards that they make are really beautiful and I will be using them again quite a lot in the future

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Altenew Layering Dies

Hi Everybody,

Thank you for the response to my

  Craft Room Sale Day 

and the date is going to be the 18th March 2018

If you emailed me about this then I will send you the address and for others that are interested then please email me 

christina@card-making-magic.com

Here is another of the layering dies from Altenew and I have really enjoyed playing with these.

They have quite a hefty price tag on them so they wont be every bodies cup of tea but I thought they looked so versatile and can make a card very quickly.

I chose a pale blue and mint green for this card but it would look really special with glitter card added to one of the layers

The addition of a few sequins dotted around are my finishing touch

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Simply Cards & Papercraft 174

Hi Everybody,

The free gift with this months Simply Cards & Papercraft is this lovely Layered Rose Die Set from Altenew

It will create the most beautiful flowers for you to add to your projects and it is really easy to do.

Maybe in the past you have tried to use the stamps that are layered and not enjoyed the intricacy of them.  Well all the work is taken out of layering with this die set ... and there is a free paper download to help you even more.

The video will show you how to use the dies and I promise you are going to love the flowers and as long as you use three different shades of your chosen colour then you will get the layered look you desire and be very happy with the result

The magazine will be on sale on the 22nd February so if you want this dies set then you will need to be quick as it is going to be very popular. 

Reserve a copy with your newsagent or to be sure that you always get yours delivered to your door then why not consider taking out a subscription at  http://www.moremags.com

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Altenew Layered Plaid

Hi Everybody,

Today's card is using the new Layered Plaid die that I bought this week and that I promised to show you.

It comes in two parts to create the look and I think it is absolutely lovey. You would get a different effect by changing the colours each time.

Vary the look with glitter or mirror card and dress anyway you like.

For my card I have used the flowers and leaves from the Layered Flowers in the "Christina Collection"

And the leaves are done on acetate as I have shown you in other videos.

The "Hello" die is also from Altenew and has a matching stamp set with various add on sentiments to it 

And if you like Altenew products then come back on Wednesday to see the free gift with Simply Cards & Papercraft and you wont be disappointed 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Water Colour Wednesday - Floral Card

Hi Everybody,

A really simple card to make  and I have used Gansai Tambi to water colour the flowers and leaves.

It is from a set by Altenew called Peony Scrolls and it has a matching die set to help you get a neat look.

I got mine from Sevenhills Crafts and the sentiment is also Altenew ... Painted Inspiration

I have added in some sequins and they are a big bag of them from the £££ shop and they go a long long way.

The background is created with Altenew Mini Inks and the Brush Strokes stamp from Spellbinders.

Not a lot to this one but I think it turned out OK

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Gansai Tambi Water Colours	Painted Inspiration	Peony Scrolls Stamp Set	Peony Scrolls die set
Celebrations Brush Strokes Stamps

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December Sneaky Peak ...

Hi Everybody,

Well it's that time again when we are waiting in anticipation for this months magazines to be in the shops and dying to know what the free gifts are. There will be no disappointment with either of these two magazines and both will be on sale Thursday the 1st December

The first one is Simply Cards and Papercrafts 157 with a lovely layering Christmas Rose stamp set and matching die. 

A good one to get you started if you are new to layered stamps

This is an easy stamp set to use and the video   SC&P 157 - Altenew Christmas Rose  will show you how I created this card and give you more ideas of some  others that I have made.

The second magazine is Creative Stamping 37 and this has a fabulous A4 stamp set with lots of images and sentiments on it for use all year round

The video will show you how I made this aperture card using some of the images from the set and again this is an easy card to reproduce

CS 37 - Winter Garden  is sure to be a winner with you so don't forget to place your order with the newsagent to save you one.

You can take out a subscription,  then you won't miss future mags,  and it will be cheaper at  ... Moremags    Then you can make that cuppa and put your feet up while you browse the pages of your favorite magazine

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Water Colour Wednesday - Pink Flowers

Hi Everybody,

For this card I used the Whimsical Flowers stamp set and the Pink collection of Crisp Inks from Altenew.

The stamp has a matching die to cut out the flowers and is a useful addition to your "stash"

I bought all of them and also the Hello die and stamp set from Sevenhills Crafts

It was really easy to do and I simply repeated the flower over the card and then coloured it by adding some ink to my glass mat and mixing it with water

Just a little strip of glitter tape down the side and a few sequins dotted here and there and the card was done

Quick easy and lots of fun to make and will go into my stack of ready made cards for the times when I am asked suddenly "Do you have a card for ---- "

I am sure that you know what I mean and you get asked the same question out of the blue.

It is always handy to keep some flat cards on hand that can be for lots of occasions.... Just in case !!

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

International Ambassadors Informal Blog Hop

Hi Everybody,

Here we are again with another International Ambassadors Blog Hop and we would like to say "Thank You" to all of you who take part in this.

We try to do this hop once a month and use a different theme each time to showcase some of the beautiful dies from Spellbinders

It is our way to show you the style that each of us has and hopefully you will enjoy what we come up with.

For this month we decided to use the dies by Seth Apter who is one of the licensed designers for Spellbinders

The die I chose to use is  Splatter Proof  and I have used Brusho Crystal Colours and sequins to get the look.

I added yellow, orange and red randomly on wet card and allowed the colours to spread on their own on a large piece of card.

I used part for my background and the other I cut with the Splatter Proof die. After adding the background panel I added the die cuts so that the colours would show up and dotted sequins around in blending tones

Please pop along to my talented friends and see what they have come up with this month for your delight, and please leave us a comment so that we know you have visited ... See you again next month for another IA Informal Blog Hop

Linda Lucas     Australia
Yvonne van de Grijp  Netherlands
Christine Emberson   UK

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

A-2 Matting Basics A Card Creator Etched Dies	A-2 Matting Basics B Card Creator Etched Dies	Shapeabilities Seth Apter Splatter Proof Etched Dies	Label Love
Shapeabilities Celebrations All You Etched Dies	Brusho Crystal Colours Set Of 8

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New YT Video

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is featured on YouTube and uses texture past and a stencil. Embossing with Stencils   will show you how I got this look and it is a quick and easy card to create

I have covered the raised area with Distress Inks but chalks would do the same job.

You would need crafters chalks and not your childrens as they will not do the job properly.

The stencil I have used was free with Papercraft Essentials   and the issue number is 133.

It was on sale on the 5th May so should still be around in the shops

There is a gift with the magazine each month. You can use any floral stencil that you have in your own "Stash"

The texture/embossing/modelling paste are more or less the same thing and they all provide a raised surface.

You can colour this paste or add glitter to it or do as I have done and cover it with embossing powder and heat.

It will bubble up and give even more texture to your design and it gets HOT  so mind you don't burn your fingers.

Spread it onto your work with an old store card if you don't have the spatula but be sure to wash it and your stencil straight away because the paste dries hard and will spoil both if you leave it on them.

I hope you enjoy the video and there is a Shabby Chic one lined up for next week 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Victorian Velvet	Aged Mahogany	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Bundled Sage	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Forest Moss
Label Love	Ink Daubers	Texture Paste	72 Count - Pink Pearls - Self Adhesive
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