Another Video ...

Hi Everybody,

As you know I bought the Spellbinders Crisscross  die and I really like this as it very versatile and the pattern can be used for male and female cards.

When I first got it I showed you some cards that had been made just using the die as it was ... and then came the suggestion that ribbon was added.

So as always the best way is to show you how I did it and here is the video.....  Spellbinders Crisscross    it is not a long tutorial ... just long enough for a brew.

You could ring the changes with this idea by changing the color of the card you use and also the ribbon that you thread through the grid.

I have used some beautiful foiled Hunkydory card on mine from Cardcraft Plus  and if you are lucky enough to live near Preston, Lancashire they have a shop that you can visit at the Capitol Centre.

But take your pennies you will be tempted to buy more ... how do I know this ???

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

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Christmas Cards ...

Hi Everybody,

Late post today but I have been busy adding some new video tutorials to the website and this is one of them.

This  Christmas Bauble Card  was just a fun way to create some decoration for the front  and there is not a Spellbinder in sight.

All of it ... from the base to the Baubles is all hand cut with very little measuring involved.

Simple and easy to do and I really enjoyed making these pretty cards.

I used one of the 8 x 8 Embossilicious Folders from Crafters Companion to add texture to the front panel and the inside one.

The Diamante stops the Baubles from looking as if they are  floating in mid air and adds a touch of luxury at the same time  and it is  from Want2Scrap

I think it is a very pretty effect and you can ring the changes in so many ways for each card that you make.

Before I go can I ask  Annabella  to contact me please regarding the Give Away you have  won ... the instructions and my email address are in the winners email that was sent to you.

Tell me who you are and give me your address so that I can get the prize in the post to you.    If you don't contact me by Wednesday of this week I will draw again and somebody else will get the prize.

And last but not least I have started an ETSY shop as I have so many cards that I am going to need to move house.  I have made them to order in the past and I have not had one come back to me yet with a complaint so it has to be worth considering.
 

So more tomorrow ..... 

Hugs xx 

Good Friends ...

Hi Everybody,

I love this card and it turned out so well.  It is another using the Sun Kissed Fleur matching die and stamp set  from Sunrise Crafts 

It has been colored with Spectrum Noir and the Colors used are
TB2, TB4, TB5, DG2, DG4

The sentiment is stamped and embossed in silver and is from the set that matches Labels 29.

I have made it into a   Hinged Card  and embossed the top white panel.

The Diamante flower centre and the buckle are from Wild Orchid Crafts ... and I love those flower centres.

As a final touch I have added the large triple bow using the   Bow Maker   and added  tiny gemstones into the centres of the smaller flowers and it would be suitable for many occasions

  

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

And the Winner is ....

Hi Everybody,

The draw for the lovely Goodies has been done early this morning and this is a really good prize to win.

It consists of a new stamp set from JustRite Stampers, six packs of "Bling" from  Want2Scrap and a packet of Glamour Dust to sparkle up your creations.

Into the mix I will also add 6 mtrs of ribbon that will make lovely wide bows ... but that is not shown on the photograph .... it is just a little bonus.

Oh !!  stop waffling I hear you saying and tell us who won .....  

 Annabella  

you are the lucky winner and I know you won't be disappointed with the prize.
So if you let me have your land address I will get the prize in the post to you straight away.

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Now I Know this "Give Away" has only just finished but I have to tell you that the lovely people from 

Wild Orchid Crafts    have offered the most amazing prize for me to give to you ... and there will be two winners.

So you need to pop back regularly to keep up to date with when this next prize goes "Live" so that you can add your name to the list ...... but wait patiently it is on it's way 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Pink and Blue ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is mainly to show you the sentiments from JustRite Stampers.

It has all been stamped and embossed in silver and is part of the set that is offered to you in the   September Give Away

Click the link and add your name to the list for your chance to win the goodies ... but only once please as duplicates will be removed.

There are lots of sentiments and little flourishes with the stamp set and it will make all the difference to your cards.

I have cut mine out with two of the Labels Four and twined the Twisted Metal Tags around it.

I used a   blending tool   to add some Victorian Velvet Distress Ink before I took the card from the die.

The card is made to the   Hinged Style  and I have   Created a Frame with Spellbinders   for the front and filled it with Grateful Lattice.

The pink pearls are from  Want2Scrap   and the beautiful flowers are as always from  Wild Orchid Crafts. ... and they have been sparkled with Glamour Dust.

The Hatpin is pushed in to the knot for extra effect.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx