Beautiful Card Designs Made Easy

August 06, 2013

With you in Mind ...

Hi Everybody,

For this all white card I have used several Spellbinders and layered them all together with foam pads for a lovely effect.

The top layer has been embossed and the lower part removed with the Scalloped border.

 The  part that was removed has been added to the top of the card with foam pads so as not to waste it ....

The pearly "Bling" is from  Want2Scrap  and matches  Labels 23

Many of  the die sets  have the complimentary matching bling  and that can really make a feature of the die itself.

Some have the matching stamps that go with them too.... and tomorrows card will show you the stamp that matched Labels 29

The sentiment is from JustRite Stampers and it has been stamped and embossed in silver.

The beautiful ribbon is wrapped around the bottom of the card and adds the finishing touch to this pretty card that would suit many occasions.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx









August 05, 2013

Peachy Peach ...

Hi Everybody,

Back to Spellbinders for todays card and the sentiment I just happened to find at the bottom of a drawer so I have no idea where it came from

I have stamped and heat embossed it in silver and cut it from Fancy Tags 3 and to this I have used the matching pearl "Bling" from Want2Scrap

The flowers are a mixture from   Wild Orchid Crafts  and I have added some Glamour Dust to the petals for added sparkle.

The white background is embossed with the large A4 Garden Lattice folder and the peach centre panel is embossed with  a Dotty pattern.

I have used the new Majestic Labels 25 to create the focal point and the swirls behind the flowers are just sections of the  large Bella Rose flourish.

This card looks totally different from the one featured on the 1st August even though it uses the same die set.

But a paler colour and another way to layer the dies produces a new look for your creations.

The organza ribbon from   MeiFlower   has been wrapped around a pencil to get the twirl and a central pearl hides the knot.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx




August 04, 2013

Colouring Time ...

Hi Everybody,

This character is from the Just Inklined CD "The Next Big Thing" and she is one of the Wrinklies.

I have coloured her with Spectrum Noir ...

Skin                        FS2  FS3  TN2
Hat/Bag                  LV1  LV2
Dress/Hatband        PL1  BP2  BP6
Slippers                  CG1  DG2
Hair/Walker            IG4  IG6

All these colours are from the six pen sets and together they will colour a multitude of designs for you.

They are from the  Pale Hues,  Pinks,  Greens,  Purples and Cool Grey and all these can be purchased from Crafters Companion

There is a tutorial using nothing but the   Ice Grey   set to create a Christmas scene and is the easiest video on colouring to start with.

You will also find many more tutorials .... including some of mine ... at  Spectrum Noir   and new ones are being added all the time.

The doily is from my "Stash" and the sentiment is from   Lili of the Valley   and says "Believe that you are Wonderful"

The ribbon was wrapped around a new pair of pajamas and went straight in to my box ready for just such an occasion.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

August 03, 2013

Captivating Squares ...

Hi Everybody,

This is another of the new dies from Spellbinders and this is Captivating Squares.

The packaging is the only way to show you the set as they have just been launched in the CHA trade show in USA.

The card itself is made just using the this set and the sentiment heat embossed in silver onto the Decorative Labels 22

The card itself is small at 4" square.



The sentiment has been stamped and heat embossed in silver and is from  Lili of the Valley

The only other addition is some blue spotty ribbon around the bottom of the card and the flower from Wild Orchid Crafts

The Diamante swirl is from Want2Scrap  


More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx










August 02, 2013

Teal and White...

Hi Everybody,

I love this colour scheme of teal and white ... and I love that Quatrefoil Pattern die too.

To get this look I have used the Grand Labels and grand Circles and embossed the background for texture.

The Quatrefoil Pattern is available from Sunrise Crafts  and it creates the most gorgeous look for any of your creations.

The flowers along the bottom are a mixture from  Wild Orchid Crafts  and the colour matches the card to perfection.

The lovely ribbon is part of a pack of 24 different reels that I picked up from TKMaxx ... (while Griff was looking for a new wallet) ... and they just fell into my basket ... so what could I do ??

I have added in some frilly lace along  the bottom of the card tucked just under the ribbon and it looks lovely in real life ... but not very clear in the photo.

The large pearls are from Want2Scrap  ... who have some wonderful new items  to  inspire you

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx