Perfect Panels & Lovely Layers - 5x7 Card

Hi Everybody,

Yesterday I promised you a video using the new dies from Card Making Magic.

I have made this in a different colour to yesterdays card but it is just as lovely once it is finished.

And because of the depth in both yesterdays and today's cards I have created the box to go with them.

I have tried to explain how these new dies are designed to work and it is important other wise you may think that there is a fault in the manufacturing of them 

These new dies are so detailed and beautiful but just as easy to cut and use. All the measuring and layering is done for you and they are designed to work with all the Complete Card & Box Die Sets. So whichever sets you have you will be able to get beautiful creations for your self.

I will be adding more vidoes with this new collection and don't forget that these dies will play really well with any of the other dies that you may have from Card Making Magic.

I am so excited about this latest addition and I really hops you enjoy them as much as I have.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Turquoise Perfect Panels & Lovely Layers

HI Everybody,

Over on Hochanda last Friday and Saturday we had a very successful launch of the newest collection from Card Making Magic and I have to say that I am overjoyed that you like them. I think they are wonderful and I have so much enjoyed playing with them 

I have been asked by a reader, who has bought the complete One Day Special that was on offer, if I would do some videos with lots of flowers, ribbons and pearls.

Now who am I to refuse a request like that and so today I am going to be doing a video of the card shown over on the right.

I will do lots of videos and feature all the new parts to this fabulous collection but for this first one I have used the Rectangular Panels Die Set and Embossing Folder.

Perfect Panels & Lovely Layers Collection are now available to purchase so if you missed them last week they are now waiting for you on the Craft Stash Website

I will do the card in a different colour with a different arrangement of flowers but I am sure it will be just as beautiful as this one.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Hochanda One Day Special

Hi Everybody,

On Friday and Saturday Card Making Magic is going to be the One Day Special on Hochanda. 

Sadly because of the lock down I have to be a good girl and stay at home.

But here is a sneaky peak of some of the dies that will be in the shows, and these are really beautiful so I don't think you will be disappointed with them.

The shows are at 6pm and 8pm on Friday 17th April and at 8am, 12 noon and 4pm on Saturday 18th so if you can make a note of it in your diary and pop along that would be great.

The lovely Lou Collins is going to be hosting the shows in my absence  and I can't wait to be back in the studios again hopefully next month to show you what we have coming up for you with the next collection.

In the meantime I will do my very best to keep you entertained by adding videos and cards when ever I can so please stay with me as it means a lot to me to know that you are visiting my blog and YouTube 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Spring / Summer Stamp & Die Set

Hi Everybody,

Today I have a short video for you and in this I have created two cards using the Spring/Summer Stamp & Die Set.

I stamped the flowers I wanted to add to my card and then coloured them in. I used Alcohol Markers but you can use your favourite medium

The video takes you thought the process of making two cards and that was because I had quite a lot of flowers left over.

Always a good idea to stamp extra while you have the things for stamping out on our desk. The extras will always come in handy ion the future.

So let the video show you how I got my cards created and I hope you will enjoy it. It's not a long one so you won't get bored !!

All my collections are available at   Craft Stash  and they are continuing their deliveries of all crafting supplies throughout this sad and confusing time of lock down. 

Just stay home and stay safe and enjoy crafting while the opportunity presents itself. 

All too soon you may be back at work.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Layered Florals

Hi Everybody,

Today's card is created from a set from Card Making Magic and I have made some really pretty cards using this Layered Florals  Die and matching Stamp Set

For the background I have used texture paste that I coloured with some Distress Ink and the word YOU has been embossed in clear powder to make it shine and stand out.

Its is a 5x7 card created with another Complete Card & Box Die Set and although not shown the box to this is done in the gold card

Please remember that if you are running short of any crafting items that Craft Stash are still operating a full service and anything you order will be delivered to your door.

Always good to know in this time of lock down when we can't go out. 

And the same thing applies to magazines ... take out a subscription and always be sure of getting your favourite one delivered to your door each month

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Beautiful Boxes

Hi Everybody,

With the A5 Nested Rectangles Set you can make no end of boxes in different sizes to suit most things that a crafter would like to add to them

Add a silk scarf, gloves, perfume, soaps, candles, handkerchiefs, craft goodies or even ... chocolates

For this one I have added the pretty Poinsettia Wrap around the box and then dressed it with a big silk ribbon and bow.

Perfect for any time of year and any occasion, and the choice of size is yours with this set of dies.

You can even alter the style of box to suit your needs too.

Have fun and decorate them any way you want with stencils, stamps or just colours but remember that boxes will cost you a lot more in the shops than making your own

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Beautiful Birdcage Stamp Collection

Hi Everybody,

This pretty card is created with just the A5 stamp set from the Beautiful Birdcage Collection

I used the Flourish Stamp at the top of the sheet and then added in the Humming Bird dipping his beak for the nectar from the flowers.

The flowers are in two different heights to add interest to the card and I used small pieces of foam pads behind some of them.

I coloured all the design with Alcohol Markers and dotted the centre of each flower with a white gel pen. The butterflies are stamped in yellow.

Here is another card made from the same stamp set and I have used the feathers to create my background.

Once they have been coloured I have gone over them with a clear sparkle pen.

The sentiment is also from the set and that has been added with foam tape and one single flower added to the edge also with foam underneath.

I used the same colour pens to add little dots of colour around the card and then mounted that panel onto the card front with foam tape.

Quick. easy and pretty cards, and perfect if stamping is your thing

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Fun Childrens card

Hi Everybody,

A fun card for a child's birthday is shown today and I have used a mixture of dies to produce it.

The background is embossed with the Happy Birthday Folder and white card

The decoration is from the Oval Scrolls Die Set which has been cut up and used in different ways.

The long strip has been used to weave a pattern behind the image with others just added randomly along the embossed panel.

The Detailed Oval is from the Lacey Nested Ovals in blue with a pale green plain oval underneath to contrast it.

The image is an old one from my stash and he has been stamped onto water coloured paper and coloured with Arteza Half Pan set of colours

The Numbers and Overlays finish the card and can be any age that is appropriate to your recipient.

Quite a nice little card for any boy that is not too girly in the process

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Lilac Umbrella Card

Hi Everybody,

Today's card is created in exactly the same way as yesterdays in creating the umbrella from the 

Birdcage Die Set

I have coloured the Umbrella in a different way and only used one of the flowers sprays from the Numbers & Overlays Collection

For the rain drops I have used the

Tonic Nuvo Crystal Drops 

and  once they are completely dry they will be very clear.

The umbrella has been added to the card front with a Wobble Action Spring on the back of it so of course it will move if touched.

I am really enjoying playing with these wobbler thingies at present as they add so much fun to a card and there are 12 in one pack so plenty more to go still.

Don't forget that Craft Stash is still working daily to bring you the crafting items that you need and as always they will give you the best service they can through this troublesome time

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Beautiful Birdcage ...

Hi Everybody,

Today I am using the Beautiful Birdcage die set from Card Making Magic and I thought I would have some fun with this one and use it in a totally different way.

The video will show you the process and once you start to look at dies in another way its amazing what you can see in them.

This would make a lovely Wedding card dressed in the wedding colours. Or indeed for any other occasion you may want to make it for. I kept mine for a birthday and in my favourite colour too.

I hope you are all keeping well and not to distress by the current situation.
I am trying to keep busy and hopefully I can keep you inspired just a little to keep on crafting through these strange times

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Spectacular Swirl Die Set

Hi Everybody,

This pretty hanging heart set is created with the large Heart die from the Spectacular Swirl  

I have cut them several times using both outline and the detailed die together from bright Gold card for effect

The Outline die has been cut again from white card to line two of the panels and the third one is see through.

So to make this up I spaced out three of the detailed gold hearts along my work top 

I ran the ribbon along all three panels and glued the solid white panels to two of them ... one at the top and the other at the bottom. Make the top of the ribbon into a big loop so that you can hang the hearts up.

Then add the other three detailed hearts to the top making sure everything is lined up as you glue them in place, especially on the middle two, as these you can see through.

Add ribbon bows and diamante teardrop shape to the centres and cut a fishtail at the end of the ribbons

Beautiful gift for someones Special Anniversary and decorate it with the Occasions Set and if you add it to a box it would be perfect.

Make it in Bridal colours for a Wedding and decorate with Paper Flowers

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Hi ... Fun Card

Hi Everybody,

Today's card is just for a little bit of fun and hopefully it will make you smile.

I have simply used up elements from other cards that have been lounging around on my desk.

For the base I have used the Nesting Ovals and added the die over the fold in an A4 card to keep the pieces joined and create the base.

Then I have used the same die and cut another layer to sit on the top of the base.

The other layers have just been cut in various colours using the subsequent dies from the set.

The image is one I have had printed out from the Just Inklined CD The Next Big Thing which is sadly no longer available and I have coloured it with pencils

I have added Googly Eyes to the snake and created some faux clouds behind him.
The branches are from the Beautiful Birdcage set and the links are all below should you need to view the items.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Card Making Magic 6x6 Card and Matching Envelope

Hi Everybody,

Thank you for all the lovely comments from Sundays blog post and I wish there was more that I could do. I will try my very best to keep morale ... yours and mine ... lifted by doing my videos and blog posts.

Today I have created a 6x6 Card complete with matching envelope using the Complete Card & Box Die Set.

It was very easy and quick to make and what could be better in these troubling times than to send a card "Just Because" or simply to say "I am thinking of you"

And then once this is all behind us we can give each other a big hug again.

Stay Calm and Craft ...

Ruby and I went for walk yesterday along the promenade. She was so happy to be outside it was lovely to see her running around sniffing at everything again.

We stayed well isolated from other people but I smiled and called hello to those that I passed, and I got many greetings back from them too.

As a side note for those who have asked about my hair ... I have now been doing the Curly Girl Method for almost a year. There is no artificial colour in it at all now it's all my own .
I bought the Curly Girl Handbook and I follow the rules 80% of the time.
My hair has changed over the year and it is now healthy and curlier than it has ever been and I am more than happy with it especially now it is getting longer again

 More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Beautiful Birdcage

Hi Everybody,

Next week will see the new Provence Collection on Hochanda and sadly I won't be there to show you. Because of the Corona-virus and being in one of the "At Risk" groups I am taking the precaution of staying at home.

However the lovely Lou Collins will be showing you my collection next Tuesday and I hope you enjoy the shows.

These are some of the items that will be on the show and this is the Beautiful Birdcage die along with the stamp set that matches it.

I used the outer die from the birdcage to cut the aperture in the card front and then I added all the branches and flowers from the set to decorate the edges.

I stamped some branches on the inside of the card too and then stamped, coloured and fussy cut the parrots.

I added faux clouds to the background and both parrots are sat on golden swings.

But this same die set can create the most beautiful 3-D Birdcage and I have filled mine with flowers, ribbons and pearls 

Such a romantic look and this would be a real eye catcher on some ones mantle for a special occasion.

So there you have two ways to use this die and stamp set.

But you can always add the birdcage to a card front if you needed a different look .

For this one I have inked the background in soft colours and the added the flowers in the same colours for a blended look to my card. Gemstones have been added to the flower centres

The birdcage has been cut in a vibrant turquoise and added to a white background.

Both birds are die cut from the set and one is sat on the swing while the other is waiting in the door way to enter the cage

I think all three projects are really special and I am sure that Lou will have many more to show you next week

Stay safe

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx

Landmark Collection Anniversary Card

Hi Everybody,

This Gold and White card is created with the Landmark Collection and the A5 Complete Card & Box Die Set

They are all available at Craft Stash and should they be out of stock then leave your email and you will be notified when they are back in.

For this card I have included a Wobble Action mechanism to the back of the heart and that just makes it interactive for the recipient.

They are great fun for childrens cards to and there are quite a lot in a pack for you to play with.

The video will show you how I made this one and it is very elegant and easy to do.

I hope you will give this one a try and it can be altered for any anniversary you need to cover ...

Ruby,  Sapphire,  Silver,  Emerald, Platinum 

thy are all there in the Landmark Set

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Good Friends ...

Hi Everybody,

This little card has been created with one of the corner edges from the Lacey Nested Circles die set to add pattern on two of them.

The circles with the verse are also from the set and the verse set is Sentiments Set #2

The flowers have been created in blue and yellow with the Daisy Flourish die set and I have added a blue gemstone into the centre of each flower.

I have added text to my background with a stamp that I have had in my stash now for years , but I like the look of text on cards ... don't ask me why !!

This is another easy card to make and one you can make in advance and keep in store until it is needed. Swap out the sentiment for something more appropriate to your recipient and to make it extra special create a box for it. This card is the A2 size.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx 

Nested Ovals

Hi Everybody,

Birthday Over, Back to work !!

So today's card is created with the Lacey Nested Ovals and I have done this is lime green and navy blue for a striking look

I created the card base with the shaped outline die and then layered the top with the detailed one. 

I have used Versamark and gold embossing powder to add pattern to the smaller oval and also embossed the sentiment from the Sentiments Stamp set #2

I have added flowers from the Card Making Magic Flowers and threaded white organza ribbon through the detailed edge.

 Pretty card and easy to do but very effective colour scheme.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Lacey Circles 5x7 Card

Hi Everybody,

Today's card is using the Lacey Nested Circles on a 5x7 Card and it has lots of layers from all the different sized dies in the set. 

Both types of flowers are from my collections and I have added them with a hot glue gun to keep them in place.

There are lovely deep pink roses and some two tone pink tipped flowers. I have dotted glue on them and sprinkled glitter for a sparkly effect.

The sentiment is from the A5 Sentiments #1 and I have stamped it in black ink

The pearls and ribbon are from my stash but just add the finishing touch to my card.

I have also added the easel stand for this card to display it on and it makes a very pretty addition to any card

All my collections are available from Craft Stash and if something should be out of stock then leave your email to be notified when it is back.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Classic Christmas

Hi Everybody,

Here we are with another Friday Freebie and this week it is one from Card Making Magic.

It was offered a few weeks ago with Simply Cards & Papercraft and it consists of stamps, dies and an embossing folder.

I am also including the magazine for one lucky winner and I am happy to send this wherever you are.

If you would like the gift then all you need to do is leave me a comment t the end of the post with your FULL NAME.  Then be sure to come back over the weekend to see if it is your name that is listed.

You will have 72 Hours to claim the gift

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Birthday Dates

Hi Everybody,

This is a card I showed on Hochanda earlier this month and Lou and I had a laugh over it.

I said it as a good way to personalise someones birth date and then I told her that this one was mine.

Then when we went "Live" she showed the card to everybody and told them what it was.

But even so it is a pretty way to make a card personal and I think children would love it with their date on the card.

Once again I am using the Landmark Collection and this really is a useful set of dies to have for all year round.

There's lots more to come this year and so please stay with me so that you will be the first to know

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx