Friday Freebie - Tropical Frame

Hi Everybody,

I have another of the Tropical Frame die sets to give away this week and it comes with the Die Cutting Essentials magazine as well

This is a  really good read that is full of ideas and inspiration for you to try.

So if you would like this offering then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of this post with your FULL NAME.

I say it every week ... but if you don't leave your full name then you will not be entered into the draw. So if you feel like you never win then maybe you need  to check your comments and make sure that your full name is there.  

The reason for this is because it makes it easier to find the winner, should two or even three of you, have the same first name. So please oblige and leave your name then you will be in with the chance

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx 

Elegant Nestables - 5x7 Rectangles + Ovals

 Hi Everybody,

Saturday the 5th November sees the launch of a brand new collection called Elegant Nestables and this is the 5x7 Rectangles.

They are being shown on The Craft Store with Lou Collins and I have sent many samples with her for you to see. 

These dies can all be used separately to create some beautiful cards and they will also work together. 

All are designed to work with all the previous box collections that have been released in the past.

I am so pleased with the delicate lacey look to this collection and I love to dress them up with flowers, ribbons and pearls.

This video will show you how I used the rectangles, and even combined it with the Ovals and I will be adding more for the other sets as I go along. 

                       

So I hope you will be able to join Lou this Saturday at 5pm and 8pm as she introduces you to the 

Elegant Nestables Collection 

from 

Card Making Magic

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

More from Clever Cuts

 Hi Everybody,

Today I have been playing with the Clever Cuts Collection again and I have created two really lovely cards in more of the Silver & White.

This is such a special combination and would suit any occasion at any time of the year.

There are two cards created in the video and one is for a Wedding. 

But the other would be prefect for a winter or Christmas birthday, or even a Christmas card.

I hope you enjoy the video and all the items I have used are linked at the bottom of the page.

They are affiliate links which means if you purchase through those links I will get a small commission at not extra cost to yourself. But it does help my channel and blog to grow so it is all much appreciated.

                     

The video is not too long but yo will have time for a cuppa as you watch. 
And if you like lacey and fancy cards then this one is for you.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Decorative Corners Collection

 Hi Everybody,

Today I am using an older die set from the

Decorative Corners Collection and teaming it with other dies and an embossing folder

This beautiful die set is the Celebration Corner and there are five other sets to choose from all of which will make beautiful cards

The video is not long, as I know many people prefer shorter ones, but I hope you will enjoy it any way, and maybe try this for your self.  

You could also turn this into a gift envelope if you wanted and I have videos on my channel that can show you how I did that. It would be perfect to put a gift card or money into for someone special.

                   

            

I have made mine in silver and white to use for a wedding but the colours could be matched to the wedding theme if needed.

And of course the back looks pretty too.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Winner

Hi Everybody,

Well guess who forgot to alter the clock and has been all out of sync this morning because of it. Ruby and I went for a walk and got wet in the rain, only to find out that if we had waited a little longer then the rain would have passed. But because of the time difference I went thinking it was getting late when it actual fact it wasn't.

Still we are home again now and dry again and I have only just done the draw for the Poinsettia from Friday. So the name today is ...

Betty McAlister

so if you would send me your postal address please to
christina@card-making-magic.com
I will get it in  the post to your straight away.

I hope you will enjoy the gift and the magazine and please be sure to let me know that you have it safely.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx 

Friday Freebie - Perfect Poinsettia

 Hi Everybody,

Today we have another Christmas Offering and this is the Perfect Poinsettia from Card Making Magic.

It comes with the magazine Die Cutting Essentials and it consist of a die and stamp set to adorn your projects.

But there is also a bonus magazine with this issue and this will give you lots of ideas as there are 65 projects for you to try on Crafts For Christmas

So if you would like this to be in your craft room then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of this post with your FULL NAME to be in with the chance of winning.

Then be sure to come back over the weekend to see if your name is shown as the winner as I have no way of contacting you if you are. Plus if you don't add your full name then your comment will not be entered in to the draw.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Coffee and Cream ...

 Hi Everybody,

Over the past few weeks I have been playing around with Tik Tok  with the very helpful guidance of Sam Calcott.

She uses it very successfully and she has been trying to show me what to do.

My great grand-daughter, who is 10, added the App to my phone, and did a far better job of it than I could have done.

I am not very technical and my first offerings are not that clever but at least I am trying.

This card is one of the ones I did using the Tik Tok app and with Sam's help I am improving, but it is a slow process for me.

Anyway this card used Kraft Card and to me this is an often overlooked card stock. I have teamed it with cream and I think the end result is quite pretty. Take off the flower and it would certainly suit a male card.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

          

Sneaky Peak ...

Hi Everybody,

This is a new collection that will be launching soon and I am really excited as it is simply gorgeous. Very lacey, very elegant and so very very useful to create my style of cards. 

On the 5th November Lou Collins will be showcasing my latest release, Elegant Nestables, on The Craft Store TV channel at 5pm and 8pm,  and this is just to introduce you to the Elegant Nestables

The featured card is created as an A5 size in gold and turquoise card. I have used several of the die sets to show that they can all be used either together, or separately as suits you.

As we get nearer to the date I will be adding more samples to show you, but this card is just one of the ones that will be in the show.

I will also be adding videos covering all the parts to this collection from A5 to Slimline cards. 

I really hope that you will like it as much as I do and it works well with every sized box set that is also in my previous releases. I have added the links as yet but it is not released with Craft Stash until the 10th November

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Rosettes & More

 Hi Everybody,

Todays card is using the Rosettes and More from the Clever Cuts collection that has been launched, and for this card I have used the Heart as my focal point.

The background to this has been ink blended and the Heart added to the top with a light dusting of ink along the folded ridges.

I have used the Trailing Florals along the side and added the word HI at the bottom.

This alphabet is so pretty as just the centre piece on a Clean & Simple card or you can use it to create an Eclipse card.

                   

The instructions to make these rosettes are in the video but it is such an old process, that I am sure we have all made them when we were children, and probably taught our own children, and grand children how to make them too.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Clever Cuts Background

 Hi Everybody,

This 6x6 Offset background is a lovely way to add decoration to your designs. You could use the die to cut the pattern into the card and so make it a see through one to ad the Trailing flowers too.

Here I have just used it as a complete background and added some designer paper to the back to peep through the Trellis.

You could colour the flowers any way you wished with your favourite medium and vary the colours to suit your creation. 

The Alphabet is also new and so pretty when the flowers that twine though it are coloured. 

It will ad any name you wish to your cards and it will also mix well with the older Alphabets that have been added to the Card Making Magic Collections. The vidoe is the one that was on Facebook Live last Friday and I am adding it here in case you missed the show or the video itself.

               

I hope you enjoy the video and it is not long so hopefully you wont fall asleep !!

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx