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October 04, 2013

Prize Claimed ....

Hi Everybody,

The "Give Away" prize has been claimed and is on its way to New Zealand.

All the winners are notified by InLinkz of their win with the message ... Congratulations blah! blah! .... email me  your address to christina@card-making-magic.com   ... blah!  blah!   so if you know that you have entered a draw to win something then you need to check your in boxes carefully so that you don't miss out.

And can I ask that you add your real name to the list in the next one so that there is no confusion over who has won the prize. So if your name is Mary Smith then add Mary Smith ... and not Mary S  or MS or even change it completely and call your self Jenny.  

It seems there are  two people who call them selves Sue B but only one of you will have that email that says you win.  And the original winner Annabella  turns out to be called Debby and has now contacted me.

But Annabella is too late for the Stamp set as I only had one of those so I have offered to send her the same package minus the stamp as a consolation for missing the main prize.  I think I am being very fair on this one.

But the winner Sue B has been in touch and the prize is hers .... sorry to the other Sue B ... not you this time

I hope that helps to clear things a little ready for the next "Give Away" and this is one you won't want to miss.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


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October 03, 2013

Draw again ...

Hi Everybody,

The last "Give Away" ended last Saturday and the winner has still not claimed her prize.  I did advise her that she had until Wednesday to contact me  ... or the prize would go to somebody else.

Well it is now Thursday and I still have had no response and so I have put the random selection in play again to let some one else  have the benefit of this really good prize.

Just to remind you of what is on offer .... Large Fancy Sentiment from JustRite Stampers, some beautiful "Bling" from Want2Scrap, a pack of Glamour Dust to sparkle up your projects and six metres of ribbon.

And the new winner is
Sue B   
and your prize is ready to be sent to you.  

Now the only problem is that I am going away tomorrow to the GNPE craft show in Harrogate. 

If you can get back to me Sue with your address before I go then I can pop it in the post on  my way out .... if not then it will be Monday before I can post it. ... 

Please don't let this prize stand her waiting go go to a new home .... send me your address as soon as you can ... you won't be disappointed 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx
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So Happy ...

Hi Everybody,

I was accused a some time ago of adding too much "Bling" to my cards ... and a lot of people came out to support me as they like the embellishments too.

But sometimes just that little bit extra can make all the difference to the finished card.

Take this card as an example .... I like it and it is far prettier in real life than here on a photo.


It has lace and a mixture of Wild Orchid Crafts  flowers that have been sparkled with Glamour Dust.

I even added in some Diamante around the sentiment from the stamp set  Mix and Match Sentiments from JustRite Stampers 

You can get this set cheaper on Amazon and it matches with some of the others in the range as the script is almost identical.

But there was something that was missing for me ....


... and so I added a beautiful border along the left hand side and then I was happy.

Just that small addition to fill the gap on that side completed the look for me and it is available from Want2Scrap
The inside is also decorated and I have used the Music embossing  folder from Crafters Companion  and now I am a happy bunny with the card



More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx






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October 02, 2013

Adding the flowers ...

 Hi Everybody,

Making cards for a new arrival is always a very pleasant pastime for me  .... especially little girls.

On these I can add flowers, ribbons and pearls to my hearts content ... and I have never had a baby complain yet about too much "Bling"

So this is the card that I have made and I think it is very pretty as it is ... but for me it is not enough.
So I have added in the ever beautiful flowers and these are from Wild Orchid Crafts  along with some Ivy and they have all been sparkled with Glamour Dust.

The pink pearls are from Want2Scrap and are some from the Bulk Bling that is now on sale.

I have added these to the cross sections in the Tied Together embossing  folder

I have also added in a little Rocking Horse charm that can be detached and added to a charm bracelet as the child gets older.

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

The whole effect is so much prettier for the addition of a few flowers and this has only taken five of them to transform the card.

And don't forget the inside too ... make that just as pretty as the front and you as well as the recipient will be delighted with it.

             Drum Roll Lease !!

I have sold the first card in my brand new Etsy Shop and I am delighted.

So Thank you to Wendy who was my first customer on the 30th September... your order is much appreciated

I am going to add this Baby Card card to the shop also


More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx








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October 01, 2013

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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