Delightful Daisies

Hi Everybody,

So today I am showing you the Delightful Daisies which are from the brand new Charming Channels Collection

In this card I have used a Sunray Stencil to create the backdrop and I first used the Worn Lipstick with my brush.

I moved the stencil over slightly and then brushed it again with Scattered Straw and that gives another ray to add to the overall look.

The Daisy is from the stamp set and I added it to white card and coloured it in with the Inks and then cut it out with one of the Oval dies and added it to the card with foam tape .

For the inside I have added the verse onto some white card and then layered it with pink card. The edges have been dotted with pink pearls and the sentiment is from the stamps set also

I think this is a really pretty card and would be lovely for any occasion and will fit into a standard DL envelope.

The new range is very versatile and will work with other dies from other collections and with this one I have used the Oval Nesting Frames to help me get my focal point.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Charming Channels - Rambling Rose

 Hi Everybody,

The new collection of dies where launched on Fridays Facebook Live and they are a lovely addition to the range.

There are four different die sets Rambling Rose, Delightful Daisy, Stunning Snowdrop and Beautiful Butterflies.

Each die set has seven pieces to it and the channel die is quite large. There is a separate piece to create a back drop for the channel.

There is a lovely verse within the stamps sets that can be used either on the front of the inside of the card

This is my favourite set and to the rose I have added Glossy Accents and some diamante.

I will shop you the other sets over this week and they are a good buy if you but both sat amps and dies together.

More tomorrow ,,,

Hugs xx

Winner

 Hi Everybody,

Once again sorry for the delay on this wet and windy day but at last I am here to tell you the winner of the beautiful Hunkydory box kit from Friday. It is a lovely kit and well worth winning. But first I wanted to say sorry about the gremlins that plagued the Facebook Live that went out last week. I hope all the freeze ups didn’t spoil your enjoyment of the two demonstrations that I did for you.

But if you missed the show or you couldn’t watch properly Craft Stash have got both videos on their YouTube channel for you to view uninterrupted and I hope you will enjoy them.

So now let’s get on to the winner and the name this week is 

Ann Topp

would you email me please with your postal address and I will get it in the post to you straight away. I hope you will enjoy playing with all the goodies in the pack 

More tomorrow ....

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Hunkydory

 Hi Everybody,

Remember this ??? It was offered a few weeks ago and never claimed. It is such a really good prize to have as there are two full foiled kits in it to make complete cards.

It is so sad when people don't come forward and claim their prize but there is nothing I can do about it as I have no way of contacting them.

I do not keep records of names and addresses so even if you have won before I don't have any information on anybody. I rely on you to let me know that you have won when you enter your comment with your FULL NAME

And don't forget to check and see if you are the winner as I always add the name to a blog post over he weekend, and I also add it to the Winners Page which you can view in the NavBar to your left.

If  you would like to win this offering then you know what to do and I promise you this is well worth trying for.

And I want to let you know that I will be on Facebook Live with Craft Stash and Lou today at 12.30 pm so please try to join us then

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Winner

 Hi Everybody,

It has been a strange sort of day and it goes dark so early that anything that needs to be done has to be done early. So my task for today was to shampoo my carpets ready for the holiday season. Now don’t ask me why because I have no one combing  round this year. I will be going out for Christmas dinner instead and it will make a nice change from having to cook.

Christmas doesn’t really have the same ambience any more since Griff died. And I haven’t even put up a tree since then either. I know I know I am so boring but never mind  

The name for the By the Sea set that was on offer has been done and the winner this week is                 

                          Kim Cranson                             

                                           Would you email me your postal address please to                                               
 christina@card-making-magic.com 
and the pack will be in the post to you straight away 

Please let me know when it arrives with you and I hope you enjoy it..

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - By The Sea

Hi Everybody,

This kit comes with stamps, dies and an embossing folder as well as the magazine to inspire you with lots of ideas that you may like to try.

The offers I make to you each week are all quality items and will last you a long time if you take care of them.

So if you would like to add these to your own collection then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post and add in your
FULL NAME

I am happy to send the pack to you wherever you are and it doesn't matter if you have won before.
If this is something that you would like then add your comment

But you must be sure to come back and check over the weekend to see if you are the winner  as I have no way of contacting you to remind you.

Good Luck 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

 

Parcels Filigree Frame

 Hi Everybody,

Slowly but surely I am trying to get back to normal and working my way though vidoes to showcase all the new dies I have brought to the market in the past few months.

The one featured here is the Parcels Filigree Frame and the video will show you how I created this card.

I have used Centura Pearl card  for the base and layers, which is something I haven't used for a long time.

I like the different coloured parcels on my card and the foliage around it., and I now have quite a few cards ready to send at Christmas. 

The video is not long but I hope you enjoy it just the same. 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Baubles Filigree Frame

 Hi Everybody,

I have made a start on some Christmas Cards today and this is first one. I have stayed away from traditional colours and used pink for a change

The dies I have used are some of the new ones from the latest collection and this one is the Baubles Filigree Frame.

I have used a lot of foam tape to give depth to the card but it will still fit inside a normal sized envelope for posting.

The Merry Christmas die has been cut in glitter card using the two piece die set called Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

I have also add some of the Christmas Papers from the paper pack and they have been added to the front oval panel and also the inside.

For the inside I have stamped one of the verses from the Festive Frames Collection Special Verses Stamp Set 1

Then matted and layered it using the die set again.

The die cuts have been coloured with alcohol markers and I am quite happy with the result.

More tomorrow ....

Hugs xx

Winner

 Hi Everybody,

How are you all on this wet and cloudy weekend in the UK ? Ruby and I are both cosy and warm in front of a roaring log fire. Log fires are lovely but they make me feel really lazy as I watch the flames dancing about.

But I have done the draw for the Sun Flower prize and so somebody is going to be able to play with this and create some summer feeling cards. The name today is ...

Winifred Kennedy

Would you email your postal address please to 

christina@card-making-magic.com

I will get it in the post to you straight away and if you could let me know when you have it that would be great.

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Summer Sunflower

Hi Everybody,

This pretty panel die set comes complete with the magazine and can help you to create some lovely gifts for your friends.

On the back of the card there is a template for you to create seed pockets to give your gift and the decorate it with the die insert

Your friends are sure to love it when you give them their favourite seeds to add to their garden and they will remember you each time they bloom

Inside the magazine you will find other ideas on how to use the die so you wont be short of things to do.

If you would like this in your collection then all you need to do is leave me your comment at the end of the post  .... with your FULL NAME please.

Be sure to come back and check over the weekend if it is your name that is shown as you only have 72 hours to let me know.

Any prize that is not claimed is offered again at a later date.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Black Friday Deals

Hi Everybody,

Just in case you haven't seen  any emails about the fabulous new offers at Craft Stash this week I am adding a short video as a reminder. There are new items to tempt you all week and today if you buy any of my collections you will get a pack of beautiful inserts FREE.

There are lots of dies in all my collections to choose from so now is the time to get the offer if there is something that you wanted. 

Don't forget there is a different offer everyday so pop over and browse to your hearts content 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Winner

 Hi Everybody,

I hope you are all well and staying safe in these very strange times. I wonder what Christmas will be like this year if we can’t meet up with family and friends. It’s not that far away either and we can’t make any plans yet in case the lockdown is not lifted by then. 

I feel really sorry for people who have no pay or jobs and young children to cope with. It must be so hard for them with a very uncertain future.

On a lighter note I have now done the draw for yesterday’s Nautical Theme pack and the name this week 

Monica Mueller

Would you email please with your postal address to

christina@card-making-magic.com

and I will get it in the post to you straight away Please let me know that  you have it safely and I hope you enjoy playing with it when you have it.

 More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Nautical Collection

 Hi Everybody,

Do you like to make cards with a Nautical theme that would be ideal for the men in your family and friends?

Well this is the set for you if you do. It comes with the magazine that is full of ideas and inspiration

The stamp set will help you build by the water scenes and the little Sea Horse die can be used as extra embellishment.

There are also lots of smaller stamps that will help you to create a background of shells or birds.
Just play and see what you come up with.

Would you like this in your collection ??
Then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of this post adding in your FULL NAME.
Please be sure to come back and check if you are the winner in a blog post over the weekend.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Winner

 Hi Everybody,

What a week this has been .... not only do my legs and my hips not work as they should but to top it all on Monday my TV stopped functioning correctly too. Then Tuesday Sky locked me out of my Blog and I couldn’t  access it at all and then Wednesday my phone had a wobbler too.

Now have you ever tired to get hold of Sky ??  It’s a nightmare believe me and you spend most of the time going round in circles and the rest of it on hold. They must be the worst customer service I have ever dealt with.

Eventually I got to speak to some one. But I had to spend almost three hours on the phone to Sky to try and sort out my problem and although they rang me they charged me £50 for the call.  

The outcome of all this is that I had to have a new aerial for the TV, my blog got sorted ... at a cost,  and my phone is very sick so I had to have a new one. Boy am I glad this week is done with.

Still the draw for the prize from Friday has been done and the winner this week is

Debbie Chantry 

Would you email me your postal address please to 

christina@card-making-magic.com

and it will be on its way to you. Please let me know when you have it safely and I hope you enjoy playing with it.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - By The Water

Hi Everybody,

This week is a really large stamp set called By The Water and this will help you to create some beautiful scenes for your cards.

The little Kingfisher die will add extra enhancement and you can colour it any way you wish.

The magazine will offer inspiration for you, so grab your cuppa while you browse the pages.

If you would like this to join your collection then all you need to do is leave me your comment with your FULL NAME
and then be sure to check for your name  in a blog post over the weekend.
I will also add the names to the winners page in the side bar to your left.

But remember NO FULL NAME - NO ENTRY

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Winner

 Hi Everybody,

So today the sun has go his hat on and is streaming in through my window. It makes everything look so much more cheerful when it shines and puts people in a much better frame of mind. I have a garden too, although it is only postage stamp size, but it  means that at least I can get outside for some fresh air.

Ruby likes to go outside too but at the moment she is very reluctant to get out of bed.

So I have done the draw for yesterday’s offering of the Bee Collection and this is really a super prize.

The winner this week is 

Jenny Cottam

Please would you email me your postal address to 

christina@card-making-magic.com

and the pack will be on its way to you straight away.

Would you let me know when you have it safely and I hope you enjoy playing with it.

More tomorrow...

Hugs cc

Friday Freebie - Honey Bee

Hi Everybody,

So today I have added in all the Friday Freebies all the way up to Christmas and you have some really good things to look forward too.

But don't be fooled into thinking that I have been up at 6am every morning to do them.
Nope !! they are all scheduled coz I am lazy .

This one is called Honey Bee and it comes with Die Cutting Essentials 

There are two large corner dies that can be cut either in or out of the card. And by snipping into the die  you can produce your own swarm of bees.

The magazine will give you lots more ideas and inspiration as you enjoy your favourite beverage

So if this is a gift that you would like to have then all you need to do is leave me a comment with your FULL NAME. Then be sure to come back and check if it is your name that is shown as the winner over the weekend.

It doesn't matter if you have won before you can still enter for the next one and I am happy to send it to you at my expense. I just ask that you add your full name and that you let me know when you have the gift in your little hands.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

 

Another Rose Card ...

 Hi Everybody,

For this card I have used the Rose Filigree Frame set again as it just happens to be one of my favourite dies at present

I have added it to a square card base and for the background I have used a woodgrain stamp that I have had for quite some time.

I used lots of different shades of brown to stamp it out and that gives a sort of graduated look to the wood.

The flowers have been created with two shades of the same colour to add darkness to the centres.

I showed you in a video the other day how I did these and it is so  .... easy peasy

The card can be for any occasion you like  and I have added lots of flowers to mine, after shaping them a little with the ball tool., and I have also added some clear glitter pen to them as a little extra.

It looks quite a pretty card and I would be happy to get a card like this

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Candles Octagonal Filigree Frame

 Hi Everybody,  

Today I am using another of the new dies to join my collections and this one is the
 Candles Octagon Filigree Frame

In this video I use the same die set but make cards for two different occasions and a change of colour too

They all work together whichever collection you have and they can build up into really versatile dies for you to use over and over again.

Here is the video so why not relax with a cuppa while you watch in your favourite chair. 

 

It is not a long video but just as enjoyable I hope and if you have the die sets than I hope you will enjoy playing with them at your own leisure.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Red Ribbon Card

 Hi Everybody,  

This little card is created from the Round Bauble Easel Die Set but I have simply added to a card front instead of a complete easel card.

All the easel dies in this new co0llection can be used in the same way and it's up to you to ring the changes.

For the outside border I have cut the three snowflake die several times and just added it around the edge.

The making of this card has been shown in another video and if you wanted to skip forward to it it is at the 6 minute mark on the film.

It is one that has been added before but I will include it again as you may have missed it.
 It's not long but I hope you enjoy it anyway. Here it is ...

I shall try to add more videos from now on but just as a side note my meeting with the consultant wasn't very encouraging.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Winner

 Hi Everybody,

I hope you are all staying safe as this virus takes another turn for the worst. It is really scary and I know that it has affected some of you very badly. I personally don’t know anyone with it and my family are safe. My condolences go out to all of you who have suffered a loss.

In the hope of bringing a little joy to you I will continue with the Friday Freebies for as long as I can.    The draw for this weeks offer has been done and the winner of the beautiful Tonic Kit is ...

Jane Stokes

Please can you email me your postal address to

christina@card-making-magic.com

and the pack will be on its way to you straight away. I would appreciate it if you could let me know when you have got it and I hope you enjoy playing with it

The prize on offer last week was not claimed and so the fantastic Hunkydory prize will be offered again at a later date. It is so sad when people don’t claim their winnings, for whatever reason, as somebody else may really have loved it. So keep a look out for it as it will be back soon.

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Tonic

Hi Everybody,

Another super offer from Tonic this week and this boxed kit is well worth winning.

Tonic always make quality dies and in this kit there are two lovely corner panel dies to adorn your creations.

They die cuts can be kept altogether or snip into it to use them individually 

As well as the dies you will also get a magazine, the stencil and some stamps.

Tucked inside the pages of the book there are all occasion papers and toppers for you to use and I am sure you will have lots of ideas on how to use them all.

So if you would like this beautiful kit from Tonic than all you need to do is lave me a comment at the end of the post with your FULL NAME then be sure to come back over the weekend to see if your name is shown as the winner.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

 

Snowflakes Oval Filigree Frame

Hi Everybody,

Today I am using the Snowflakes Oval die set and this is also a new one that is available at Craft Stash. 

This die set will work beautifully with the Complete Oval Box and Card Die Set so that you can vary our creations.

This video is not long so I hope you will enjoy it. 

It gives you tow ideas using the same colour card and the same die sets.

All my collections are available at Craft Stash.

 

There is a vast amount of items for you to choose from at Craft Stash for everything to do with any kind of crafting, you just need to have a good old mooch about the website to find what you want.

If your MoJo has gone walkabouts you will find inspiring ideas that you may like to try and if you are busy getting ready for Christmas then there is sure to be something that you would like 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx 

Rose Filigree Frame

 Hi Everybody,

I feel like I am making a comeback and I am sorry for my absence. But many of you know why I have been away.

At long last I have a new video for you and this one features the Rose Filigree Frame from the new Festive Frames Collection.

I feel really out of touch with everything and I wish I could say that I am now sorted and fit.

 I am back with the consultant this week and so maybe I will have something to report once I have spoken to him. Wish me luck !!

For now here is the card that I have created with the new dies and I have used a very inexpensive Kraft Card.  

This is not something that I use often but it can produce some lovely designs is coupled with other colours.  The video will show you how I made it and I think it is very effective. 

 I hope you enjoy the video and it's not very long.

Thank you for your patience with me over the last few months.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx