Friday Freebie - Chloe Kit

Hi Everybody,

Today's offer is a bumper gift and it is from the lovely Chloe Endean.

There is no card or video to go with this but the kit consist of Stamps, 2 stencils and an embossing folder + a beautiful paper pack

You will find lots of inspiration in the pages of the magazine, so relax and have a read to your hearts content. 

The housework can wait until tomorrow ....

This would make a super addition to your crafting stash and so if this is something that you would like then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of this post.

You must add your FULL NAME or your entry will not be added. 

This helps to make sure the correct person gets their prize.

Be sure to come back and see if your name is listed as the winner.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Stamping Tips

Hi Everybody,

If you are a seasoned crafter then please just skip the next post  as I don't mean to talk down to any of you at all.

But I have been asked for help  by some ladies that are new to  all things card making ...  and especially about stamping.

They want to know how to get a clean finish to their work as some of them are left with speckles and a bit of  mess on what is otherwise a good piece.

So I have put together  a short video to explain some of the things I do when I want to stamp my sentiments, characters or scenes,  in the hope that  it may help some of the lovely ladies who take the trouble to write to me and ask my advice.




The video is not long and I hope it helps to answer some of the questions I have been asked and thank you for sending me your queries ... it is my pleasure to help wherever I am able.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Glittery Shoe

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is made using  the large shoe from  Stamps by Chloe  that has been decoupaged  using three layers and I used the stamping card from AnnaMarie Designs

I have stamped and embossed it with Pink embossing powder and  then covered the outside of the shoe with glitter.

I added in some pink feathers, ribbon, and a gemstone centre to the bow and then layered it onto Tattered Lace  dies

The pretty gemstone centre is from Wild Orchid Crafts   and the spotty ribbon is some I bought at the craft show from  Mei Flower

Altogether a very girly card that would be suitable for many occasions.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Cream and White

Hi Everybody,

This lovely cream and white card was one that I added to my Etsy Shop   and it sold straight away.

There is a permanent link to Etsy in the side bar should you want a peak !!

The front  of this card is embossed and layered with  Cream Centura Pearl  and I have added  Want2Scrap   pearls around the edges

The silver sentiment is cut from the Tattered Lace Sentiments die.

The large Diamante and pearl centre piece is from The Hobby House  

The trellis pattern at the bottom of the card is from Stamps by Chloe

The inside is lined and embossed with a Crafters Companion A4 folder and it is a deep pattern that goes perfectly with this card.

The flowers are a selection from   Wild Orchid Crafts   and just nine flowers have added such elegance to the look.

Just imagine how far the "Give Away" prize is going to go using just a selection at a time.

If you would like to win some WOC flowers then add your name to the list to be in with one of two chances to win the

October "Give Away"

Click the link ... you have until Saturday to enter and then the draw takes place.

I have noticed a lot of new names to the growing list for this prize and so "Hello Ladies" glad to have you on board,  I hope you will become regular followers and pop back often. 

And can I tell you please that there is also my Website for you to visit   ..... Card Making Magic  and there are lots of projects, card ideas and video tutorials on there to keep you entertained.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Craft Show "Goodies"

Hi Everybody,

Home again and this is my haul from the GNPE craft fair on Saturday.

I managed to get everything on my list and some of it was basic stuff like the White 300gsm  Card from Anna Marie Designs

I bought Double sided adhesive sheets and magnetic sheets to store my Spellbinders on.  

Some  "Wow" embossing powders from  Stamps by Chloe   as well as some of her stamps.

But tucked in the background there is one of the newest M-Bossabilities called Roman Romance and it is lovely.  I will point it out when I use it on a card. It is very deep and intricate.

The tartan ribbon was a buy I couldn't resist.

All the shiny  "Bling" bits at the front are from The Hobby House   and consist of some buckles and some Diamante circle with pearls in the middle ... all magpie collecting stuff that I love to add to my cards.

So I shall be playing with this new stuff and I will tell you which ones as they are added to a card.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx