More Choices ...

Hi Everybody,

Today I thought I would add some Birthday cards I have made using the CD from Funky Hand

The CD is called "Wishes and Kisses" and one copy has very kindly been donated by Anice for this months "Give Away"

And if you would like to win a copy then you need to add your name to the list ... so click this link  and leave your name and email address.

 If you don't have a blog then just leave the URL box blank

The card has been created using the Labels One dies in both the small and the Grand sets.

I have cut the base as a Filigree Hinged Card  and then simply layered all the smaller shapes on top.

And the inside has been lined with the paper and some ribbon wrapped around it.

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts    The Pearls are from Want2Scrap

I have used several of the papers from the  "Hey There Baby" collections to show how they can mix and match with each other.

The sentiment has been printed from the Writer section on the CD which means you can add in anything that you would like to personalise your design.

The card to the right has used the  "Hey Baby Boy" collection and the papers are so fresh and some of my favorites.

With the addition of  Flowers, Ribbons and Pearls from my "Stash"  I have got some very pretty cards to send for any occasion in the card making calendar.

I have kept the cards easy to assemble so that you can see the beautiful papers that are available on the CD ... which is well worth buying even if you don't win the copy that I have.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Are you ready ???

Hi Everybody,

Are you ready for another fantastic  "Give Away" ??

This one has been very kindly supplied by Anice from Funky Hand

It is the CD "Wishes and Kisses" and it is full of backing papers, wordbooks and digital stamps for all your projects.

You will also find a text writer on the disc which means you can add your own verses and sentiments and alter the font and the size to suit your own projects.

The papers are lovely and over the next week I will be making cards from some of them to show you what you will be getting if you win.  Into the mix I will be adding four of the beautiful "Bling" packs  from  Want2Scrap to dress up your cards.

There is also a very useful Alphabet Stamp set that was donated by
 Edith Coleman

Edith is a lovely  lady who regularly visits my Blog and Website, and she invited me to lunch a few weeks ago. She had several items in her craft stash,  and because of failing eyesight she can no longer use them.  

She asked me if I would take them and do with them what I wanted, and there are many brand new items still in their boxes.  So in tribute to Edith I am sharing her gifts with you all in this Give Away prize ... and when ever I add one of  Ediths'  donations  I will tell you. ... and she makes a delicious Salmon lunch too.

Let's  see what else will be  in the package....

Do you remember the  Ribbon Bargain  I told you about last weekend  ... well I have cut a good metre length off each of the six  rolls  and included that into the prize as well.

So here's the rules if you would like to win this lovely prize ...  which will be open for one week until the 18th May ...

Join the list of followers ... leave me a comment ...  then add your name to the list, just once as duplicates will be removed.

If you don't have a blog then leave the URL blank but add your email address so that you can be notified if you win.  And if you win you will have one week in which to claim your prize or it will be drawn again for some one else ... can't be fairer than that !!

Hugs xx

A New Winner....

Hi Everybody,

Thank you so much for everybodies input over my question yesterday.  I have given it until now to see if I had an address and still nothing has come through.... so I am sorry Carol Sue but the prize has now gone to someone else.

 At 4 pm a new draw was performed randomly by InLinkz and the new winner is .....

Ann H

You will have had an email from Inlinkz notifying you of your win but will you  please send me your land address as soon as you can and I will send you the Wild Orchid Flowers that you have now won in the April "Give Away"

Hugs xx

Green Filigree Card ...

Hi Everybody,

This pretty card is created using the Timeless Rectangles making it into another of the Hinged Cards.

The paper on the front was free from a magazine and has been cut with the A2 Curved Matting Basics  and then just very simply decorated with the butterflies and some trim.

I have used  the Fancy Tags Three and altered the orientation and added in some pearly "Bling"from Want2Scrap   

The inside of the card has been lined and once it is finished it measures only 4" x 6" and so fits into a standard sized envelope.

I know USA like to make smaller cards because their postage is so high and this one would fit the bill perfectly.

It could be dressed up for any occasion and is much prettier in real life.

To morrow I think I will move onto something else and away from the Hinged Cards for a while.



I have included in the product list the Big Shot as this machine is amply sized to take many many Spellbinders and is the one I used to create this card.

Hugs xx

And the Winner Is ...

Hi Everybody,

Well are you ready for the winner of the Wild Orchid Flowers ???

The winner is ..... Carol Sue ...  and as soon as you let me have your land address  Carol I will get them in the post for you to play with.

I know you will not be disappointed with the prize and you will be adding them to lots of your projects for quite some time.

Todays card is another of the Peach Ones and this has a big Organza bow with a Dazzler in the centre.

The beautiful "Bling" is from Want2Scrap and is swirled along the centre panel.

Many of you like the product list that is now being added to the bottom of the page and have asked me how to do it for your own blogs.

Well you will need to join InLinkz and I have added a permanent link to their website in the side bar to your left ... this is what it looks like....

It is a paid for service and once you have  set up your account  then you will be able to add a supply list to the bottom of your pages ... Click the frog to go their website and take a look for your self.

But the product list looks really cool and tells others what to look for.

InLinkz is also the service that I hold my "Give Aways" with and they draw the number on a random basis so that it is fair to everyone who participates in it.

Hope that helps you in making a decision on adding it to your pages.

Hugs xx

April Give Away ...

Hi Everybody,

I have another "Give Away"  for you this month and this one is a collection of Beautiful Flowers from  Wild Orchid Crafts  ... andif you click the picture you will get a better view of what is on offer.

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It consists of six assorted packs of flowers in various sizes, in shades of peach, orange and yellow.

Also two packs of small  white self adhesive pearls and  some larger  loose pearls to add to your cards.

There is also a metre length of gorgeous cream lace that can be threaded with a  ribbon to match your colour scheme. 

Then into that mix  I have added some  wonderful  Want2Scrap  Bling and  a reel of  Organza ribbon that will compliment the flowers.

Altogether a really good prize that can be added to your crafting "Stash" and keep you going for quite some time.

So if you would like to win this months  "Give Away"  then add your name to the list.  You don't need to have a Blog just leave the URL box Blank ... but add your email address so that you can be notified if you are the lucky winner.

You will need to be a follower and please leave me a comment to let me know that you have entered the draw.  And as always to keep it fair for everybody I ask you not to make duplicate entries.

If your name is there twice it will be removed.... and the red cross at the side of your name just means that YOU can delete it if you wish. So if you add your name twice by mistake then please remove one of them.

Good luck everybody ... you will not be disappointed with the prize.

Hugs xx

One Lucky Person ....

Hi Everybody,

Well today is the day  ... and the random draw for the  Spectrum Noir Pens  has been completed by InLinkz.

I won't keep you in suspense any longer because we now have a name ... and it is my great pleasure to announce that the lucky person is ...

Linda Parker  

and she has now been notified by email of her fantastic win.

I need your address please Linda so that I can get your prize posted to you straight away and then you can get playing with your pens.

If you are new to these Alcohol based pens then there are lots of videos to help you get the blends you want at 

Card Making Magic

This image is from Saturated Canary and has been coloured with these pens

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and I have sparkled up the edges of the petals with Glamour Dust.

Watch out for the next "Give Away" and see if you can win that one ... and I will tell you more about that nearer the time.

Hugs xx

Card Making Magic is 4 today.....

Hi Everybody,

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Card  Making Magic has been my baby for quite some time now and the 12th of March means it is four years old today.

There have been many exciting things happen for me since I started this adventure and  this year has been brilliant .... and it's only March..

One of them was being made an Accredited Instructor for the Spectrum Noir Pens.

I am so happy ...  because to help me celebrate Spectrum Noir  have offered me the most fantastic prize to "Give Away"  to one lucky winner....

 This is the WHOLE collection of the six pens sets ....

 What an awesome Give Away and it will run for one week until the 19th.

The draw will as always  be done by random selection by  InLinkz and the  winner will get  all  72 pens.  That is all the colours in the collections.   And the prize is not shared it is all yours. 

So to be in with a chance of winning you will need to be a follower ... if you aren't already   (or have bought from "My Shop")    and leave me a comment.

Click the blue box and add your name and email to the list, but only once please as duplicate entries will be removed.   If you don't have a Blog then leave the URL Box BLANK...... 

Good luck to everyone and I know LOTS of you will want this amazing prize.

Hugs xx

And the Winner is .....

Hi Everybody,

Over the week the draw has been running for one person to win the   PolkaDoodles  Cherry Blossom Lane CD 

Today sees the close of that draw the lucky winner was drawn at random by InLinkz.  

 Well the winner is .....

 Jacqueline

... and she has been notified by email  of her win.

So well done Jacqueline you have won a super prize of not only the Cherry Blossom Lane but I have added in some beautiful "Bling" from  Want2Scrap  for you to add to some of the  cards  that you can make with your prize.

You will find and also a lovely die from   Joy Crafts   that will enable you to add your cards to a neat stand for your recipients to display them.

I have given the  links here to the three products in the prize so that you will be able to buy them for your self if you wish.

It really is a super prize and as soon as I have your address Jacqueline I will post it off to you straight away.  So please don't do what what one winner did ... and not claim it .... 

The winner of the earlier February draw ...  Lisa F ...  has got her prize,  all the way to USA, and is highly delighted with it.

Hugs xx

Another Give Away ...

Hi Everybody,

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Yesterday I showed you an  image from the new CD  from   PolkaDoodles

I said that I had one copy to give away ... coming soon.

Well  I decided to bring it forward to coincide with Nikkys'  "Fabulous February"

All her CD'd are going for  £9.99 for this month... which means you can still get the CD at a bargain price ...  if you don't manage to win.

And so here it is a new Give Away that will run until Saturday Morning

One lucky winner will get the new  CD Cherry Blossom Lane ... plus a pack of beautiful   Pearl Flourish "Bling"  from Want2Scrap   ... plus a Card Stand Die from Joy Crafts so that you can display the cards you create.

The CD has lots of beautiful characters and they come two different ways ... one for you to colour yourself and the other is ready coloured for you if you don't want,  or feel confident enough,  to colour your own.

There are matching envelopes and inserts, as well as background scenes and the most gorgeous papers you could want.

Here is what you need to do.... become a follower if you aren't already ...  or have bought something from   " My Shop" .....  and leave me a comment please.

Add your name where the blue Frog button is ... leave the URL box blank if you don't have a blog,  but add your email address so that you can be notified if you win.

 And don't worry about the red cross at the side of your name it just means that you can delete it if you wish ..... and please do if you add your name more than once as all duplicate entries will be removed.

Good Luck 

Hugs xx

We Have A Winner....

Hi Everybody,

Today is the day for the Prize winner to be announced and the lucky person is ..... Drum Roll please ...

Lisa F ....

Congratulations Lisa you have won a fabulous prize and you will not be disappointed. You should have been notified by email now... so I need your snail mail address and the parcel will be on it's way to you....

But for all of you who entered and didn't win I have another parcel with the same kind of   "Goodies"  that I will add later in the year and give you another chance to win that one.

The Craft show was very good and had a mixture of all kinds of crafts.  Cross stitch, knitting, painting , jewelry making and many many more.

From a Cardmakers point of view,  my personal choice is the huge   Great Northern Papercrafts Extravaganza  (GNPE)  in Harogate as it has much more of my kind of thing there.

And this is all I bought yesterday.  Some red line super sticky tape, some  Grosgrain ribbons, several pots of Gilding flakes, sentiment stamps, several bags of sparkly Glitter and some storage boxes.

One or two other bits and pieces that are not in the photo.... which I will show you when I make them up into cards.

The next GNPE is in March and so I will be going to that.  So got to get saving my pennies again.

I chatted to several ladies that visit my website and several more that now have my business card and hopefully they will pop along for a visit too.

All in all not a bad day ... but roll on March for the next GNPE ....

Hugs xx

Ist Birthday ...

Hi Everybody,

Today sees the first Birthday of Flowers, Ribbons and Pearls ... and what an exciting year this has been.

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I have had so many surprises since I started this blog and I never expected to have such lovely followers. 


So to celebrate the date I am having another
"Give Away"

The lovely people at Fantastic Ribbons  have very kindly donated some Ribbons and Buttons for the prize.

They are in the centre of the photo and there are five reels in the pack that are ideal embellishments for your cards.


And please pop over to their website and add your name to their mailing list for the chance to win £100 worth of Ribbons of your choice.

To the prize I have added  6 packs of beautiful  "Bling"  from Want2Scrap  that are Flourishes, Hearts, Gemstones and Swirls.
 

You will also find  7 metres of  different braids  for you to use ... along with some  felt shapes,  charms  and  buckles.

 

There are also some Handmade Butterflies, and  Handmade decorated Hatpins and I have also thrown in two Blenders.... with the  necassary pads.

 

Altogether a good mix of things that you can use to adorn your cards or any project.

 

Over the year your names have become familiar and I now know the people  that visit regularly and leave me comments.

 

I am changing the rules a little so that YOU ... the special people  have a better chance of winning my Give Aways

 

So from now on I would like you to become a follower ...  if you are not already ... and leave me a comment if you want to be in with the chance to "win"

 

Please don't join just to win the prize because it is designed to be a special gift for the regular visitors to the Blog.

 

And as I always ask  please don't add your name more than once ... the duplicates will be removed and that way everybody has the same chance.

 

I hope it doesn't offend anyone ... that is not my intention.  I am just looking to share some pretty things with my followers.

 

If you don't have a Blog just leave the URL box BLANK but add your name and email so that you can be notified if you win.

 

Good Luck xx

Two Winners ...

Hi Everybody,

Today the names for the Blenders has been drawn randomly by InLinkz and as promised we have two lucky people to win this super useful tool.

I hope both winners will enjoy using them and that they will let us know how they get on with them.

Both ladies have been notified by email of their win.

And you both need to send me your snail mail address so that I can get your prizes in the post.


Email me:- christina@card-making-magic.com

So who I hear you asking has won ????

Congratulations ....The winners are ....

Carol Parker  and  Marion  Hinchcliffe

You will receive five Blenders complete with Foam Pads for Water Based Inks and Five Felt Pads for use with Alcohol Inks

More to Come ...

This week has seen us working really hard on producing more of these Blenders to sell.

Please remember that we are not some mass producing company out to make a huge profit .... No it's just my "Film Crew" and I working in a drafty garage trying to give you the best tools we can for the the best price.

 They are all hand cut and sanded by  Griff and the handles are screwed on so as to give you good service...  The last thing you want is for one of these to fall off as you are working with them.   So they are very well made.

And then the rest of the production is down to me and I finish them off ... add the foam ... and pack them up. And we have quite a few packs ready to go very soon.

So to keep the cost really good Griff has modified the handle on them.   They have been trialed and they are very easy to use.

You will still get five in a pack ... complete with a foam pad on each one to use with Water Based Inks.

I am also including five felt pads so that you can interchange them as you need and use them with Alcohol Inks.

As soon as they are available I will give you the link to the shop page .... and keep my fingers crossed that you will buy.

Hugs xx

Using Acetate...

Hi Everybody,

No Jewel Box today because all I am  going to do is give it another coat of white Acrylic paint and leave it to dry ... so more tomorrow.

Here is a card with a bevelled front made out of Acetate and it comes complete with a video tutorial too.

The Acetate I have used for this is from Crafters Companion

The Decorated Hatpin is another tutorial

The Hatpins I have used are 3" long and come complete with end protectors and they are from the Sparkles Group

They can be found in Specialist Findings and  if you add in the code   CGDIS5   at the checkout you will get an automatic discount on your purchases.

The video is the  Acetate Front Card  and it will give you a very pretty card at the end. You will need to make a box to send it in because of the bevel in the Acetate ... but it is well worth it.

Blender tools

Because of the popularity of these little Blenders I have decided to give away TWO packs of them.  The draw will be completed tomorrow and so you now have two chances to win a pack of five Blenders.

 

If you still haven't added your name to the list then here is the link again ....Blender Give Away

 

Hugs xx

Jewel Box Saga ... Pt1

Hi Everybody,

Lots of you were just as excited about the Jewel Box as I was.

And it seems that many of you have the same, or a similar box and  you are wanting to alter yours too.

The first thing is to take it all apart.

I have removed all the hinges, door  handles and drawer knobs and put them in a safe place.

And then I set too with some 120 grit sandpaper and rubbed all the shine off the varnish.

You don't have to be too precious about this because all you are doing is preparing the surface to take the next step.

The inside is going to be the tricky bit because all the material is stained and I don't really want to start pulling it apart.

So I will take some time and think about that bit and let you know what I come up with.

But for now .... get all those hinges and handles off and get rubbing the wood down for a nice keyed smooth finish.

Watch out for the ...  Jewel Box Saga Pt 2 ... coming soon to a cinema near you    (Joking)

If you're still looking for  the Give Away then click  Blending Tools  and add your name to the list.  The winner will be announced on Saturday 26th January ..... Good Luck 

Hugs xx

Blender Give Away ...

Hi Everybody,

Click for a better look...

Well here it is the
Give Away
you have been waiting for.... the one with Blending Tool

So here's what you will get if you win...

There are five blending blocks in the pack and each comes with a foam pad.

The Foam Pad  is the one to use to blend all your water based ink  ...  for an aged look around the edges of your card and papers.

Because they are removable for you to clean or replace I am also including five felt pads.

There is a short video that you may like to see if you are new to them ... How to use a Blending Tool.

The Felt Pads  are the ones to attach if you are wanting to use Alcohol Inks.

I write the names of the inks to the knobs.

 Then I always know which one goes with which ink and I store them in  a basket.

But  my "Film Crew" is working  on some kind of holder for  storage ... so watch  this  space.

We are also working on selling these soon.

So if you would like to win a set of these handmade Blenders then add your name to the list.

As always  no duplicate entries please  and if you see a red cross at the side of your name .... don't worry ... it just means that YOU can delete it if you wish.... especially if your name is there more than once.

If you don't have Blog it is not a problem .... just leave the URL box BLANK ... but add your name and your email so that you can be notified if you win.

Please leave me a comment and if you would add your name to the growing band of followers that would be lovely

 

Hugs xx

Good Luck ....

I am so excited......

Hi Everybody,

As you know I have been busy adding colouring tutorials with the Spectrum Noir Pen system

The videos  have been  featured,  all of them,  on the Spectrum Noir Blog.

The link is to the latest addition to the series,  but the most exciting news was that it prompted this email.

I received  this last evening  from Jennie Black who is the director of education for Spectrum Noir and this is what she wrote .....

Christina,

I am totally thrilled with the video that is on the website today.  I would like to have you part of our teacher accreditation program, and approve you as Spectrum Noir Accredited Instructor,  as well as your Accredited Colorist Status. 

You have shown outstanding teaching skills, and we would be proud for you to hold this title.

In addition, I would be honored if you would allow me to show your video at our upcoming instructor meeting that we are holding next week.

I am thrilled with your work and so happy you are willing to share it with the world.

Jennie Black

Director of Education,  Spectrum Noir

Isn't that just the best compliment any body could get and I am absolutely thrilled.  I read it out to  Griff last night with laughter and tears at the same time.  I can't believe it ....I just wish I could be at their meeting but alas it is in America.   But what a buzz it gave me last night I can't tell you how I feel.

Now onto other things... if you are wanting to enter the draw for the Spellbinders then you have to go here ....Grand Decorative Circles   and add your name to the list .... but only once please as duplicates will be removed to keep it fair to everybody.
I believe that there have been some problems with adding your links .... well I have been onto InLinkz and they have told me how to sort it ...... so it's sorted.... I hope.

Please let me know if there are any further problems.... email me christina@card-making-magic.com ... and you don't need to have a Blog either, just leave the URL box blank

Another thing is that people think they can't enter if they live in Germany or America.  Please add your names ... you have as much chance as anybody else and I will be delighted to send you the dies wherever you live.

Coming Soon ...

My "Film Crew" is busy at the moment in the garage creating a wonderful surprise for all of you and it is something that I will be giving away to one lucky winner... and I know you will all want one when I do.  

Hugs xx

Don't forget to add our name to the Linky to win the   Grand Decorative Circles

Another "Freebie" for you...

Hi  Everybody,

This is the continuing saga of the wrong Spellbinders from Scrap-Mart.

They have given me an apology and offered me a voucher to spend in their shop.... and told me to keep the dies.

So because I now have two sets of the same dies I am offering you the chance this month to win the extra set.

The Grand Decorative Ovals   produce  quite a large oval ... which can be used to create the whole card shape or used to add matting and layering effects to your designs.

It is a set well worth having and the offer will run throughout January ... so if you would like to be the winner then add your name to the box.  The same rule applies as the last give away and that is no duplicate entries please.

If you add your name more than once it will be removed to keep it fair to everybody.  And if you are new to the Blog and wanted to become a follower then that would be very nice too.

Leave me a comment and let me know that you have entered or what you think of the blog itself.

If you don't have a blog it is not a problem  ... just leave the URL BOX BLANK  ... but please leave your name.

Good Luck 

Hugs

We have a Winner ...

Thank you so much to everybody who took part in the draw to win the  Enveloplus Board   from 

  Crafters Companion

This is such a useful piece of equipment for all the boxes and envelopes that maybe needed for larger projects.

I wish I had more of them to offer but alas there is only one and the lucky winner is 

        ...... Wendy L .....

Congratulations Wendy and I think you will be delighted with your prize.

You should have had your email informing you of your win and telling you what to do next to claim it.

Everything was done fairly and the winner was chosen completely randomly by InLinkz.

This is the first time I have ever done something like this I have to thank InLinkz too and I will be using them again.... so please keep popping back to see the next giveaway.

Hugs xx

Win an Enveloplus Board...

 I am offering you the chance to win an Enveloplus Board from
Crafters Companion

If you are not familiar with this handy piece of equipment then this is what it looks like.

It is quite big and it will enable you to make larger envelopes and boxes for all your special cards... but you will need the larger card to make them.

 It comes complete with the scoring tool ... that will fit into the grooves to score your card ...  and there are full instructions on how to use it so you won't get lost.

I am more than happy to give one away and so if you would like to win then add your name to the box.

The offer is open until the 7th December ...  but please only add your name once so as to make it fair for everybody.

Duplicate entries will be removed ...... soreee !!

I have had a little problem with the link but it is now sorted so if you have tried to add your name before and couldn't  ...  then PLEASE try again ... click the  "Add Your Link"  button and away you go

Hugs xx

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