Wishes ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays' card is all about Spectrum Noir and I have used a wonderful image from Saturated Canary.

This was the image that was available for making a donation to the charity that Krista was supporting... and I did post about it on Facebook.

Colors used ...
Skin FS2, FS3, CR2, TN2
Hair/Boots TN2, TN3, GB1
Dress/Ribbons JG1, JG2, JG4

The card is just an  A4 sheet folded in half and panels added to the front.

The Organza ribbon is from my "Stash" and is wrapped around the layered panels with a double bow added. 

I used my Wooden Bow Maker for this and it is available to buy in My Shop

The beautiful pearl flourish is from Want2Scrap and by cutting up a larger piece you can make it go further

The flowers are some from Wild Orchid Crafts   and are a mixture of Chrysanthemums, Roses and Carnations.  If you pop over to buy from WOC then tell them  you came from Christina 

And if you would like the chance to win some then ....  add your name to the list  

There are two chances to win and the  draw will take place on Saturday

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

3-D Folder ...

Hi Everybody,

I bought the 3-D M-Bossabilities at the GNPE and I promised to show you what it looked like once made up.

It is called Roman Romance and I think it is lovely and you can see the pattern at the bottom of the card.

I have added large pearls under the ribbon and a Wild Orchid Crafts   flower to the centre of the bow.

And just one of the flowers can make all the difference.

I can't show you a list of the dies used but the lacy top to the card was produced by the  Becca Feeken  Filigree Corner  from Sunrise Crafts ... the link will take you to the die.

The ribbon is some I bought at another crafts show.

I have made a triple bow with tails and the tutorial Using a Bow Maker will show you how I did it.

And the bow makers are available in My Shop 

The inside of the card is lined and embossed .

Have you added your name to the list to win the Wild Orchid Crafts flowers yet???

Here is the link  and you have two chances to win some gorgeous blooms.

All the instructions are there for you so Good Luck !!

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Todays the Day ....

Hi Everybody,

This is the prize I have been teasing you about this last few days.

It has been very kindly supplied by Paul and Siri Bridger from  Wild Orchid Crafts  

 I know you are ALL going to want to win.

There's not  one  but TWO  chances to win these fabulous flowers and they are a prize well worth having.

Just think of all the cards that you will be able to decorate with these beautiful blooms.

So lets go through what you need to do to be in with a chance to win them.... so please read this it is important.

You need to be a follower of this Blog please and it would be nice if you left me a comment.

I want to keep it as fair as I can so one entry is all you can make.

And please add your real name in full then we know who you are should you win.

That saves any problems for people with the same initials

Should you be one of the winners then you will need to keep an eye on your inbox as you will get an email from InLinkz telling you that you have won.  And you will have a few days in which to claim the prizes ... or they will go to someone else.

I will also be told who has won and you will need to email me ... christina@card-making-magic.com  ... with your land address

I am adding  this so that we don't get the same mix up as last time AND I will repeat it as the prize is drawn to make double sure.

So if you would like to win one of these prizes ....

Cards for your friend ...

Hi Everybody,

 I have used the JustRite matching Labels 29 stamp set for this card and it is such a lovely verse.

I have heat embossed it in silver and set it into a recess which has then been framed. I added another frame on top of the fancy one with foam pad.

The flowers are from  Wild Orchid Crafts  and are a mixture of Roses, Carnations, Rosebuds and some that I have layered up myself and added the gemstone to the centre.

The Glamour Dust makes them sparkle and I have added  larger pearls around the petals.

This card is so much nicer in real life and it is one I  added to Etsy and it sold within 30minutes.

If you like to add flowers to your creations then you are going to love this weekends "Give Away"

The prize has been donated by Paul and Siri from Wild Orchid Crafts and it is fantastic.

So I hope you will add your name to the list .... but not till Saturday ... so be patient ... you won't be disappointed

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

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Some of those "Goodies" ...

Hi Everybody,

Here are a couple of cards made using some of the GNPE "Goodies" that I bought.

Both of them have been made the same way using the Hinged Card Style

I find using this method, which gives me the fold at the top,  allows me to use more of the card in the portrait orientation.

So all I have done is double embossed the background with the "Wow" embossing powders.

Once the heat embossing is done I have dry embossed it in the Regency Swirls embossing folder from Crafters Companion .

I wrapped the ribbon around the panel and then added it to the front.

The sentiment has been stamped and heat embossed in silver and added with foam tape to the card using   Fancy Tags Three

 But the centres of the bows have been filled with the gorgeous Diamante and Pearl embellishments that where a bargain buy.

They where once a bracelet from Primark and they had eight of these lovely sparkly bits in them

They cost me £3.00  but worked out at just 37 pence for each one and so I don't mind adding them  to a card.

The sentiment ifs from the JustRite Large Fancy Sentiments stamp set.

I have used the Letterpress technique with the embossing powders on both of these cards and I am happy with the simple look that they have.

I have a really good "Give Away" going live this weekend and you are going to love what is on offer.

So pop back on Saturday and add your name for the chance to win some beautiful  flowers from  

 Wild Orchid Crafts

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx