Nesting Dies

 Hi Everybody,

Whenever I make a card some nesting dies are something that I invariably reach for.

They will create beautiful layers for your designs whatever the shape you wish to make. 

This card has used the rounded corners and it just gives a different finish to a 5x7 card.

There are many different sizes to a nesting set and so the size of the card can also be varied to suit what you have in mind.

In the Card Making Magic Collections there are sizes ranging from A6 to A5 and all the different ones in between.

There are lots of different shapes for you to try as well. Circles, Squares, Octagons, Torn edges as well as the rounded corners shown in the first card.

This card has just used ovals in the increasing sizes, in rainbow colours  layered together,  to get the look. 

They can create frames for you  and you can vary the thickness of the frame by adding different dies to  make them. 

Once you have the frame you can line with it acetate to create a shaker card. Or you could add this shape to another sized shape for the top of the creation. 

So if you are starting out with card making then I would suggest a good set of Nesting Dies are essential to your collection.

With these your design possibilities are numerous and you can have fun at the same time.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Hatpin Cards

Hi Everybody,

Todays card has had more decoration to it in the form of a hatpin.  I used to love adding these to my cards but then they went out of fashion. 

But as they "what goes around comes around"  and so maybe I will start a new trend for these beautiful additions.

The background to this card has been done with homemade texture paste and the Plaited with Love Collection stencil.

I did a video to show you how I made the paste and it is a lot cheaper than buying it. 

         

Making Cards doesn't have to cost a fortune and using things that you can produce yourself ... like hatpins and texture paste  ,,, will all help. 

So why not give both ideas a try.
You may be pleasantly surprised at your result.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Heart Shaped Boxes

Hi Everybody,

I am adding this video here again as a reminder of the beautiful Heart Shaped boxes that you can make with Card Making Magic.

They come in two sizes ... 4" and 6" ... and you can also create a matching card to fit inside each one,

Line it and decorate the boxes any way you wish and they are perfect for those small gifts you may want to give

                  

                          

And here is another video to show you something else that you can do using the same dies.
You just need to have fun and play with any of the dies that you have in your own personal collections.

                        

I hope you enjoy the videos and the projects if you have the dies.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Vicki L Phillips - Winner

 Hi Everybody,

It is another beautiful day today and Ruby and I will be out later.
Today is Griffs birthday and I am getting together with family for tea to remember him.
It is almost five years since he died and I have missed him so much.
 We will wish him a happy birthday and hope he enjoyed his day.

The draw for the magazine and the beautiful Botanical Wishes stamp set has been done.

 There are also Mylar templates on the back of the stamps to create the gin bottle and it is sure to be something you can enjoy for a long time to come

So this set this week is going to ...

Vicki L Phillips

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

I will also include one of the pins that I have made and you have the choice of how you use it.

Either add it to your glue bottle, add it to a card or simply add it to your lapel.
If you make your own pins then please don't be too critical of the one I send you and it you don't like it you can always give it away.  
Please let me know that everything has arrived with you safely.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Botanical Wishes

Hi Everybody,

Todays give away is the beautiful Botanical Wishes A4 stamp set. There are also some templates with this set to create the Gin bottle and a bottle hanger for any gift you are giving to friends and family.

There are some lovely ideas inside the magazine that you may like to try using the gift. So what are you waiting for.???

All you have to do is leave me a comment at the end of this post with your FULL NAME 

and your comment will be added into the draw. 

If you do not leave me your full name your comment will not be added as an entry.

Then you must be sure to come back over the week end to see if your name is listed as the winner.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Papercraft Society Advent Calendar

 Hi Everybody,

With the launch of the Papercraft Society Advent Calendar and the new Tall & Elegant Collection form Card Making Magic ... plus many other excellent deals at Craft Stash, it couldn't be a better time than now to join the VIP membership and get all the extras that members get. 

The link to join the VIP's is here ...

VIP Membership

Join first and then order the box and that way you will get the benefit of the 10% discount on the launch price. The box will be delivered to you in November ready for you to make your Christmas Cards with all the goodies that you will find inside.

I have added four envelopes to the collection and we will of course be adding videos as the time gets nearer.  Have fun 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tall & Elegant Easel Card

Hi Everybody,

Today sees the launch of a new collection that I hope you will enjoy as much as I have. It is the Tall & Elegant Collection 

With this set I have made an easel card and if you have the DL Complete Card & Box set then you will be able to make a beautiful box to add the card to.

Without the flowers on it would fit into a Dl envelope but I couldn't resist adding them in to make the card even more special.

Always a sucker for the flowers.

This video will show you how I made the Easel Card and don't forget you can have an extra 10% off your order if you become a 
Craft Stash VIP member.

The little gemstones in the centre of the flowers are self adhesive but to make doubly sure they stayed put I added them with a spot of hot glue.

I think they are from the Range and I got loads in the pack and they look so much prettier than the original centres.

Red was a diversion also as it is not a colour I use that often. If you follow my blog then you will know my favourites are the pastel shade of pink, blue and turquoise.

Still a change is as good as a rest so they say. So I hope you like the card.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Twinkling H20's + Papercraft Society Advent Calendar

 Hi Everybody,

Do you remember these  ... Twinkling H20's ?  Did you buy them ? ...
They were around years ago and they are something I have not heard about for a long time.
I made this video eleven years ago when they were very popular and I used them a lot. 

But other things come onto the market and then the older ones fall out of fashion. I must admit I haven't used these for a very long time. But having said that I do like the effect they gave and so I may have to dig them out again and play with them once more.

Here is the video using this product and it may just spark your interest in them once more. 

             

The storage solution was handy too and kept all the little pans of paint safe and easy to store in the craft room. 

Papercraft Society Advent Calendar 

I am adding a P.S. to this post as today sees the launch of the Craft Stash Advent Calendar to VIP members only as yet. It is an amazing box of goodies at an amazing price and Lou has done a video to tell you what it is all about. 

          

Joining the VIP membership gives you an extra 10% off the price and the postage is free for the UK and here is the link for you to become a    CRAFT STASH VIP

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Sneaky Peak

Hi Everybody,

On the 6th September I will be releasing a new collection named the Tall & Elegant and this is a sneaky peak of what is in the set.

I have teamed the panel and the labels with the Simply Dots embossing folder using a colour that I don't use very often. 

But the finished result is very fresh and pretty and I really hope you will like the whole collection.

I will add more photos and videos once the collection is launched this week so please come back and see what is in it for your delight.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

 

Samantha Dawkins - Winner

Hi Everybody,

What a surprise this late weather is and today it is gorgeous. After all that rain it is very welcome and Ruby and I will be out for a walk later today.  Ella was out in the garden just as soon as we got up and she loves sunning herself out there where it is safe and she cannot get lost.

So the draw has been done and the name this week is 

Samantha Dawkins

If you could send your postal address please to me
christina@card-making-magic.com
I will get the pack in the post to you straight away.

I am also adding in one of the little glue bottle pins that I have made and I hope you like it.
Please be sure to let me know that you have it ok and I enjoy playing with the Spring Garden Set

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Spring Garden

HI Everybody,

Todays offering is from Card Making Magic and it is the A4 stamp set and the blackboard panels.

You will also get the magazine which is full of inspiration for you and a bonus mag " A Year Of Cards" with even more ideas for all year round 

So if you would like this gift then all you need to do is lave me a comment at the end of the post to be in with the chance to win.

You must leave me your  FULL NAME as it easier then to find the correct winner.

Be sure to come back to the blog on Sunday and see if you are shown as the winner as I have no way of contacting you if you don't and the prize will be offered again at a later date if it is not claimed

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Alternate Stitched Dies.

 Hi Everybody,

This is a set that was released a while ago but makes a useful addition to your collection but here is a useful reminder of what they can do.

Each pack of dies has approximately 16/ 18 in it and so there is a lot of variation that you can create with your die cuts. 

The card to the right has used the squares  to create a different kind of look to the shaker element.

I have added small seed beads to the shaker box but just enough to hear them rattle when the card is shaken. 

Too many and you wouldn't get the same effect.

Here is the link to the video .... Alternate Stitched Squares

For this card I have used the circles and the squares together and I have splattered the front with white paint.

The flower has also been created using just the circle dies and the effects is very pretty.

I will be doing this again for other flowers as they can be as larges or as small as you want to make them .

Here is the link to this video ...Circles & Squares

I hope you enjoy them both.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Butterfly Blossoms

Hi Everybody,

I hope you have had a good Bank Holiday weekend despite the poor weather. 

Ruby and I went for a walk this morning and got wet as it started with that very fine drizzle that soaks you before you know where you are.

I wanted to share some more cards from the Butterfly Blossoms Paper Pack as this is such a gorgeous collection.

This card is an Easel card and it was so easy to do using the pre cut shapes.

 I added a video on this collection awhile ago and here is the link again in case you missed it ...

Butterfly Blossoms Paper Pack

This card has been created with the silver foiled butterfly in the paper pack laid over the dark pink one before adding it to the paper background

The sentiment is also from the pack and that has been raised on foam pads.

It is a 5x7 card with the fold at the top and I have layered it with some of the card also from the paper pack.

This pack can be adapted to any size card you are making, and very easily with the pre-cut shapes, you can create a different look for your designs

I have another paper pack coming out soon that is gorgeous and will also make some beautiful cards for you very easily. 

So keep an eye out for that one and I will be sure to show you some of the makes from the pack nearer the time.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

 

Craft Stash End of Summer Hop

 Hi Everybody,

There is no Friday Freebie this week as I am taking part in a YouTube Hop with  the Craft Stash Co-Brands and Design team members. 

We are hoping that you will join us as there are sure to be some good ideas in all the videos that you can view.

The aim of the hop is to share some inspiring videos with you all and allow you to grab a bargain too.

If you can watch all the videos listed below that would be great and if you like and comment that would be even better.

Maybe you will meet someone new to you and if you aren't already then why not subscribe to our channels and click the notification bell and then you will always be aware when a new video is uploaded.

After you have watched this video please click on the next one to enjoy more tutorials 

Craft Stash

https://youtu.be/K_H5SLADK-4 

Katie Skilton

https://youtu.be/ePtyxKdzNYA

Simply Made Crafts
https://youtu.be/c2tTlK8YUUE

Crafty Heaven - Vicky Bunn

https://youtu.be/8u-nQSJOtDc

Made To Surprise
https://youtu.be/Xz5AmFK80-U
Gemma Leigh Crafts

https://youtu.be/fTRDAjqOZro

Lou Collins
https://youtu.be/eMxF0JIc2EA

Monika
https://youtu.be/klh1wM-tEuI

Card Making Magic - Christina Griffiths     ...   You Are Here
https://youtu.be/b4cXDXazEWo

Pauline Hickey

https://www.youtube.com/@paulinehickey6330

Helen Griffin UK

https://youtu.be/Ae0T3pUkW60

Sam Calcott UK - Mixed Up Craft

https://youtu.be/_ITz0OMPHpM

To view all the products in the sale click these links ...

https://www.craftstash.co.uk/craftstash-summer-craftathon

https://www.craftstash.us/craftstash-summer-craftathon

And to become a VIP and get an extra 10% off then click here ...   Craft Stash VIP

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Lower Case Alphas

Hi Everybody,

Always a useful addition to your crafting goodies and I had added quite a few videos using both the upper and lower case alphabets from Card Making Magic.

There are several different fonts to choose from in the collections but here I am featuring the Lower Case set that matches beautifully with the original Upper Case.

You can add any name you need to your projects if you have an alphabet.

I have added this video to the Playlist on YouTube so I hope you enjoy watching this short one.

You will find other ideas in the playlist that you may like to try and they are a lot of fun to work with.

And if you can't add the letters in a straight line ... then add them wonky to start and that way nobody will know any different.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx