November "Give Away" ....

Hi Everybody,

Here is what I have for this month and the prize has been very generously donated by Crafters Companion   ... and there are TWO vouchers on offer.

Long before I started this Blog I have regularly used their products and I have always given you the links to their website.

It is a UK company and has a wonderful supply of all kinds of craft goodies.

But there is also a US branch  ... Crafters Companion USA

So now here is your chance to get some of the beautiful items that are on offer  for your self.   Have a good mooch around their website  ... wherever you are  ... and imagine that you have the £25 to spend.

And then add your name at the bottom of the page for the chance to win one of TWO vouchers .... Yep TWO people will be able to spend £25 on items of their choice.

You have one week to join in until the 23rd November and the two names will be drawn at random by InLinkz.    You will need to be a follower to be in the draw and if you leave me a comment that would be nice.

If you are the winner you will have a few days to send me your address to get your prize.  If I don't here from you the draw will be done again for someone else to have the voucher.

You don't need a blog to be able to enter .... leave the URL box blank.  The red cross at the side of your name just means that you can delete if you wish .... and only add your name once as duplicate will be removed to keep it fair for everybody.

And last but not least it doesn't matter where you live ... you can enter any of the "Give Aways"  and I will be happy to send you the prize on offer.

Random Draw ...

Hi Everybody,

The long awaited draw for the Wild Orchid Flowers has been done and two winners have been chosen at random by InLinkz to get the prizes.

These flowers are so wonderful and you will have hours adding them to your creations.

So the winners are ....

Mary Olaman    &   Mary Draper

Both of you ladies will have been sent an email fro InLinkz  to confirm your win so please check your junk folder to make sure that it has not been added there.

You now have until Wednesday to send your land address to the email address in the letter.... after that the prize will go to someone else.

Please don't miss out on this wonderful prize ... I know you will love these flowers as much as I do.  

And if you are not lucky enough to have won and you still like to add flowers to your cards then pop over to Wild Orchid Crafts and take a look at what they have on offer.

I look forward to hearing from both of my winners real soon ...

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Todays the Day ....

Hi Everybody,

This is the prize I have been teasing you about this last few days.

It has been very kindly supplied by Paul and Siri Bridger from  Wild Orchid Crafts  

 I know you are ALL going to want to win.

There's not  one  but TWO  chances to win these fabulous flowers and they are a prize well worth having.

Just think of all the cards that you will be able to decorate with these beautiful blooms.

So lets go through what you need to do to be in with a chance to win them.... so please read this it is important.

You need to be a follower of this Blog please and it would be nice if you left me a comment.

I want to keep it as fair as I can so one entry is all you can make.

And please add your real name in full then we know who you are should you win.

That saves any problems for people with the same initials

Should you be one of the winners then you will need to keep an eye on your inbox as you will get an email from InLinkz telling you that you have won.  And you will have a few days in which to claim the prizes ... or they will go to someone else.

I will also be told who has won and you will need to email me ... christina@card-making-magic.com  ... with your land address

I am adding  this so that we don't get the same mix up as last time AND I will repeat it as the prize is drawn to make double sure.

So if you would like to win one of these prizes ....

Draw again ...

Hi Everybody,

The last "Give Away" ended last Saturday and the winner has still not claimed her prize.  I did advise her that she had until Wednesday to contact me  ... or the prize would go to somebody else.

Well it is now Thursday and I still have had no response and so I have put the random selection in play again to let some one else  have the benefit of this really good prize.

Just to remind you of what is on offer .... Large Fancy Sentiment from JustRite Stampers, some beautiful "Bling" from Want2Scrap, a pack of Glamour Dust to sparkle up your projects and six metres of ribbon.

And the new winner is

Sue B   

and your prize is ready to be sent to you.  

Now the only problem is that I am going away tomorrow to the GNPE craft show in Harrogate. 

If you can get back to me Sue with your address before I go then I can pop it in the post on  my way out .... if not then it will be Monday before I can post it. ... 

Please don't let this prize stand her waiting go go to a new home .... send me your address as soon as you can ... you won't be disappointed 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

And the Winner is ....

Hi Everybody,

The draw for the lovely Goodies has been done early this morning and this is a really good prize to win.

It consists of a new stamp set from JustRite Stampers, six packs of "Bling" from  Want2Scrap and a packet of Glamour Dust to sparkle up your creations.

Into the mix I will also add 6 mtrs of ribbon that will make lovely wide bows ... but that is not shown on the photograph .... it is just a little bonus.

Oh !!  stop waffling I hear you saying and tell us who won .....  

 Annabella  

you are the lucky winner and I know you won't be disappointed with the prize.
So if you let me have your land address I will get the prize in the post to you straight away.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Now I Know this "Give Away" has only just finished but I have to tell you that the lovely people from 

Wild Orchid Crafts    have offered the most amazing prize for me to give to you ... and there will be two winners.

So you need to pop back regularly to keep up to date with when this next prize goes "Live" so that you can add your name to the list ...... but wait patiently it is on it's way 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

September "Give Away" ...

Hi Everybody,

Yesterday I told you about the Large Fancy Sentiments from JustRite Stampers and how they will mix and match with other stamps from the same company.

Well I have a brand new stamp set that I am giving away and you have the chance to win them today... and there can only be one winner !!

In this prize you will get not only the stamp set but several packs of "Bling" from Want2Scrap and a pack of Glamour Dust to add extra sparkle to your designs.

If you would like it then add your name to the list at the bottom of the post .... but only add it once as duplicate entries will be removed.

If you should get a red cross at the side of your name don't worry ... all it means is that you can delete your name if you wish ... and only you can see it.

You will need to be a follower and  please leave me a comment so that I know you have been.

The Give Away is open until next Saturday the 28th and then you will have a few days in which to claim it before it goes to someone else.

Good luck to you all ...

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Two Winners ....

Hi Everybody,

Today is the draw fro the TWO prizes on offer and this is one of them.

They are basically the same it's just that the CD and alphabet  in each one is  different

And the winners are  ......

Mary W  and  Melanie Carter 

so if you can email me your land addresses please ladies I will pop the parcels in the post to you straight away.

I hope you will enjoy the prize and add your cards to the Gallery Page on the website.

But you don't have to be a winner to do that ... any card or project that you would like to show case can be added so please feel free to do so. 

You can add four photos at any one time but you need to tell us a little about YOU and how you made the card please. 

Card Making Gallery   is there just for you ... and you can comment on the cards from others.  And the Gallery is growing all the time with beautiful cards that you are making and they are a delight to see.

 More tomorrow ...

Hugs cc

Time for a "Give Away" ...

Hi Everybody,

Are you all ready for this Bank Holiday weekend ?   I am hoping that the weather will be kind to us here in the UK.

So as it is the last Bank Holiday for this year I thought I would have a "Give Away" and not just one prize but ... two.

Each set has similar ingredients to it which is ... an Alphabet set from SeeD's ...  a CD collection of Klever Konstruction Cards from My Craft Studio ...   6mtrs of ribbon ...  mixed brads ... a character stamp set ... some peel offs ...  and some fabric self adhesive flowers.

I am also adding in a little bow maker to each pack.... and I must stress that these are not the ones that Griff makes that I sell in  My Shop

The photo shows the difference in each pack but you will have to take pot luck as to which you get if you should win.

So add your name to the list by clicking   ... "Add Your Link" ... and if you don't have a blog leave the URL box blank.

The red cross at the side of your name just means that you can delete it if you wish.

If you add your name more than once then please delete one of them as duplicate entries will be removed to keep things fair for every one.

Leave me a comment to let me know that you have visited ... and you will need to be a follower to be in with a chance of winning.

The "Give Away" will be open for one week until Saturday the 31st August and you will need to check back to see if you have won and you will need to email me your address so that I can send the prize to you.

You will get an email telling you of your win and you will have one week to claim the prize before it is offered to someone else.  Good Luck

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

The Winner is ....

Hi Everybody,

The offer of the Grand Decorative Ovals was a very popular gift but only one of you could win them and that lucky person is

Talk to the Tail

Congratulations on your win and if you would like to send me your land address I will get them into the post for you straight away.

The draw is done randomly by InLinkz so that it is fair to every one who enters ... which is why I remove duplicate entries so that everyone has one chance to win.

This is such a versatile set of dies and the photo shows just one idea for a card ... and it is in a  Tutorial

I will be adding more cards that I have been making and I will show you some of the newest die sets from Spellbinders.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Pretty in Pink ...

Hi Everybody,

For this card I have used one of the newer colours from the Distress Inks range and the is Picked Raspberry.

It is very bright ... so test it on a piece of spare card before you go ahead and add it to your project ... then you will know what to expect.

Because of the deep colour I kept my  base card to white and made  it  following the  Filigree Hinged Card   tutorial  using  the
 5 x 7 Enchanted Labels 28

I used the stamp that matches Labels 28 to stamp my design and added it to the card with foam tape.

The sentiment is stamped in silver and heat embossed and is from JustRite Stampers

Floral Ovals has been cut twice and the outer edge of one  ... via the perforations ... has been removed and  layered on top of the full piece.   The mannequin has been added alongside.

The pearls from Want2Scrap  and the beautiful checkered ribbon from Reasonable Ribbon  completes the card



Yesterday I offered you the chance to win some Grand Decorative Ovals from Spellbinders ... along with a few other goodies.

Add your name to the list for the ...    July Give Away  ...   and the problem from yesterday is now fixed and so if you don't have a Blog then just leave the URL box blank. 

Add your name once please as duplicates will be removed and it would be nice if you left me a comment too.   Please join the list of followers and then come back regularly to visit the Blog.

This prize was offered earlier this year and the winner .... unbelievably never came back to claim it ...  and so you now have another chance  to get these dies for yourself.

The draw will be done at random by InLink  on the 31st which is a Wednesday and you will  have until Sunday the 4th August in which to claim your prize ....  and then it will go to someone else if it is not claimed.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

July Give Away ...

Hi Everybody,

Here for July is another really good "Give Away"

This is running from today until the end of the month and it  is your chance to win the Spellbinders Grand Decorative Ovals.

Into the mix I have added six metres of coloured ribbon and three packs of "Bling" from Want2Scrap    and that is sure to enhance any cards that you make with these dies.

You will need a die cutter with the larger A4 cutting area to be able to use them.

There are three tutorials on cards created with these dies and you ill find them here ....   with links to the other two cards on that page.

So if you would like to be in with a chance to win this prize then add your name to the list.  You will need to be a follower and please leave me a comment if you have entered your name.

Only add your name once only please as duplicates will be removed.

 Don't worry about the red cross that appears at the side of your name .. it just means you can delete it if you wish.   The problem with the URL box is now fixed so ... if  you don't have a Blog then just leave the URL box blank.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

1... 2... 3... Is It Me??

Hi Everybody,

So the draw is now CLOSED and  the winners of the CD Farmyard Fellows have been picked randomly by InLinkz.

This is the prize that three people will be receiving in the post just as soon as they send me their addresses.

Not only will you get the fabulous CD from Clinton Rose but you will get some really good lengths of ribbon ... a set of See D's stamps ... and some pearls to add to your designs.

And who are they I hear you asking ????

The lucky winners are .....

Debbie B .....  Jill Hughes ..... Angela Porch ..... 

so well done ladies ... you have one week to claim your prize or it will go to someone else.

If you aren't one of the lucky winners but would still like to have the CD that has been featured all this week then this is where you can buy

  Farmyard Fellows   

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Last Chance ....

Hi Everybody,

This cute little pig , stood in the mud, is another character from the Farmyard Fellows CD from Clinton Rose

And today is the last chance for you to enter your name to win one of the three copies that I have.

All you need to do is   add your name to the list   to be in with a chance ... and I have added other items into the mix as well as the CD.

If you don't have a blog then leave the URL box blank ...  but I will need your name and email address to let you know if you win.

Please leave me a comment by clicking  "Comments" which will open another window for you.

You must be a follower to win the prize and please only add your name once as duplicates will be removed. And the red cross at the side of your name just means that you can delete that entry if you wish ... please od if you should add your name more than once.

So here is my little gang of critters and these have been some of the ideas featured over the week.

(Yesterday was a hiccup as I was getting Spellbinders withdrawal symptoms....)

Clint  is a brand new designer and this is the first CD he has released ... so please pop over to Clints Facebook page  and click the "Like" button and tell him I sent you ... just to show you care.

And if you are not a winner and would like  this CD for yourself then you can buy a copy at this link ....Farmyard Fellows 

More tomorrow ... with the lucky winners

Hugs xx

Cute Kitty ...

Hi Everybody,

I know Mothers Day  has gone for this year but this is just another of the sentiment that can be attached to the characters on the Farmyard Fellows    CD

I have created this card following the instructions on the disc and used the already attached stand at the back to display it.

I have added in several of the extra embellishments that are also available so that you can  personalise your character how you wish.

I have three copies and you can add your name to the list to join in with the June   Give Away 

You will need to become a regular follower and leave me a comment.  And to keep things fair please only add your name once .... any duplicates will be removed.

The red cross that appears at the side of your name means that you can delete it if you wish and please do if you add it more than once.

If you don't have a blog then leave the URL box blank ... but if you aren't on the list of followers then ....  no can win !!!

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Owl in the Cherry Tree ...

Hi Everybody,

This week I have been featuring the  CD Farmyard Fellows from  Clint Rose  and this is another way to use the images ...and it's not as the artist intended.

The  images are complete with a stand ... so that they can be displayed ...  but I have cut this Owl  from the stand used it in quite a different way.

If you refer back to yesterdays card ... made using the same owl ...  you will see that  it has the wings raised to hold the plaque of your choice from the CD

On this one I have cut the wings off and re-positioned them so that they are at the side of the body.

Then from the Spellbinders Cherry Blossom die set I have cut several branches and some of the flowers ... and arranged them so that the Owl is standing on one of the branches.

The background has been inked to look like the sky and the way to do that is in a video  Cloud Effect

I have added some large Googly eyes to make her look more like a girl and in the centre of all the flowers I have added in a small pearl.   The "Thank You" sentiment is from the CD and is just one of several for you to choose from.

If you would like to win one of the THREE copies that I have then you will need to pop over to June Give Away   and add your name to the list.  You will need to become a  follower and leave me a comment please.  

I have added some more things into the prize and it will be drawn on Saturday morning

So as well as the CD three people will also get a set of SeeD's rubber stamps + 6 metres of ribbon + a small jar of mixed pearls and gemstones for you to embellish your designs.

The CD has been donated by the artist Clinton Rose  and if you show you support of this new designer that would be fantastic.

Pop over to his Facebook page and click the "like" button and show him you care... tell him I sent you over there please...

And if you can't wait to see if you are a lucky winner then you can always buy a copy now .....  .Farmyard Fellows ....

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Owl House ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays character is one that I could send to someone who has  moved house.  And this cute Owl is settling into his tree house.

It is another image on the CD from Clinton Rose .... Farmyard Fellows

Each of the characters is designed  so that they are free standing  .... but you don't have to use them that way.

This one has been decoupaged onto  a card instead and I have used some brick paper behind the tree.

I have separated all the layers with Pinflair Glue Gel  and the "Home Sweet Home" plaque has inked in nails to hold it to the branch.  

The Woodpecker and the butterflies are also on the disc along with the tiny snail at the bottom of the card.

They are sure to be a delight for children to both give and make for them selves.

If you would like to win one of the 3 copies that I have then this is the place to go ...... Farmyard Fellows

Add your name and email ..... but only once as duplicates will be removed.   If you don't have a blog leave the URL box blank .... and leave me a comment.

You will need to become a follower to be in with the chance to win.  

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

June "Give Away" ...

Hi Everybody,

Over the last few months it has been my pleasure to have a "Give Away" and we have had some fantastic prizes.

I have been very lucky to have friends in the right place and they have very kindly supplied me with some of the items that have been on offer.

And this one is another super prize for you to win ... and I have three copies on offer.

This was offered to me by Clinton Rose who is a brand new designer from Suffolk.

Clint is an electrical installer by trade, but  he has now ventured into the world of cardmaking and this is the very first CD that Clint has produced and understandably he is very nervous about how it will sell.   But at the reasonable price of £7.95 it is a good deal.

So drum roll please ....... as I introduce you to "Farmyard Fellows"  .... This has some really cute critters on there that you can decoupage and dress up ...  or not as suits your needs.

They have lots of different sentiments to them that you can mix and match with each of the nine animals that are on the CD ... Happy Birthday, Be Mine, Thank You to name a few.

And there are  many extras that can be added to each character too  ...   like hobbies and clothes as well as flowers and butterflies so that you can personalise them for your recipients.  Kids will love them.

Over the next few days I will be adding a new card each day so that you can see what the CD is all about.

So pop over to his Facebook Page and tell him that  I sent you.   Click the "Like" button  to show him we care and are happy to support new designers on their journey.

If you would like to win one of the three copies that I have then  you will need to be a regular follower.

Add your name and email address to the list at the bottom of the page.   If you don't have a blog then leave the URL box blank ... and only one entry please as duplicates will be removed.

The draw will last for one week and the winners will have a further week in which to claim their prize.

And if you can't wait and want to buy a copy then here is the link for this new CD ....

Farmyard Fellows

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

The winning name is ....

Hi Everybody,

The week has been devoted to  Funky Hand     and the digital designs that this UK company produce.

These particular papers are from the CD "Wishes and Kisses" and it is one that you will not be disappointed with.

I had only one copy of the disc to "Give Away"   that was very kindly sent to me by Anice the owner and designer of Funky Hand ... and 425 of you want it.

The draw is now closed so    "Thank You" Anice  for this very successful offer and the winner is .......

June Coulson  

I will leave this open for one week so please email me as soon as you can with your land address and I will get it sent off to you straight away.

Todays card is using up all the bits I had left over from making the other cards featured this week ... and they are too good to waste.

So for this card I have created panels from three papers that work together and matted them on to a scalloped panel.

Then the three have been added to a white embossed panel  and layered onto a deep teal card base.  To the back I have added a  Card Stand     so that the card can be displayed.

The deep teal ribbon has been added around the panels and the pearly swirl added to add interest.

The banner sentiment is one that can be printed from the CD and made to any size that you need for your card.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

New Home ...

Hi Everybody,

This is another element from the CD "Wishes and Kisses" that is from Funky Hand 

There are many other titles for you to choose from... and all will work beautifully with each other.

There are many occasions you could want to make a card for that are covered ... with lots of beautiful papers that you can print off whenever you need them.

So far I have covered Baby cards in pink and blue and the more personal feature which was the Wordbooks.

Then there was Birthdays and feeling under the weather and todays card is for those moving house.

You may also like the idea of having templates that will help you to make Exploding Boxes or Spiral Flowers.

And the flowers on this card are from a whole sheet of them that you just need to print out, cut out and layer up.

I have matted and layered several papers and added them to the card front at jaunty angles and then added the cat in the window on top.

There is no end to the cards that you can produce and you still have the chance to win a copy of ...

 "Wishes and Kisses" 

Add your name and email address to the list and join the band of followers ... but only once please as duplicates will be removed.   And please leave me a comment and then I know you have visited. 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Get Well ...

Hi Everybody,

This cute image is one of the many that can be re-sized to suit your designs from the CD "Wishes and Kisses" from Funky Hand 

The papers have been added to a Hinged Card  and then simply had scalloped and plain circles added with foam pads to the top.

 I have added in is some Googly Eyes to the Monster and coloured in some shading around the figure.

The sentiment is from the CD and I have added glitter to the words to make them sparkle.  

The Card Candi is in the right hand corner and I have tied the bow    from satin ribbon ... with a Card Candi centre.

The chance to win this lovely CD  "Wishes and Kisses"   is still open to you.

All you need to do is become a follower and leave me a comment.  Add your name and email address to the list ... and if you don't have a Blog then leave the URL box blank.

Once the draw is done on Saturday the 18th you will have one week in which to claim your prize or it will be re drawn.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx