Beautiful Card Designs Made Easy

February 22, 2014

We have a winner ...

Hi Everybody,

Late start for me this morning ... lie in until 9am ....crumpets for breakfast ... toasted by my film crew .. and now a new winner announced for the February "Give Away"  

And the name drawn is .....

 Jenelle  Muller

You will have been notified by email and so if you could drop me a line Jenelle  I will get the prize in the post to you straight away.

You have until Wednesday  to contact me and then if the prize is not claimed it will be drawn again and given to someone else.

Thank you to all 469 of you who took part and a really big thank you if you also left me a comment.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx




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February 21, 2014

Scalloped Posy ... another way !!

Hi Everybody,

There is no video to show this card but it is created using the same method as yesterdays card to give a pretty effect to your designs

I have used the largest die from the set and an A4 card.

The ribbon and flowers started off life just plain white but they have been colored using the technique shown in  Coloring Ribbons and Flowers   and the Spectrum Noir refill PL2

The sentiment is from  Crafters Companion  and the organza ribbon is from Mei Flower

The Babies Breath flowers are from  Wild Orchid Crafts  and all the glitter is from  Glitter Magic

Want to win some Goodies ??? then add your name to the "Give Away"   ... it ends Saturday

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



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February 20, 2014

Butterfly Corner ...

Hi Everybody,

The Decortive Corners card that was shown a few days ago sparked off the question ... "Can you do this with any other die"  and so another video was born.

Because the answer is a resounding  "Yes"  and you just need to look at your dies carefully to see what the cutting edge is like and where it is.

This card is created using the Butterfly Corner die and that is  the only die I have used.

But by careful cutting you can have another lovely style of card ... and the video will show you how I made the card.



And don't forget that in this style of card the back is just as important as it will be seen.

You could even line the inside of the card f you wished as that too can be seen through the card as the photograph illustrates.

This is just one way that the die can be used and there are many many more ways too.

Just look at your dies, think outside the box and take the plunge .... don't be scared ... just do it ... and have fun in the process.

After all it's only card and if you make a mistake .... so what, start again

The  "Give Away"   is still running until Saturday so add your name for the chance to win some goodies


More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



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February 19, 2014

White Wedding Card

Hi Everybody,

This card is really pretty and intricate and it sold on Etsy within a few hours of being added.

There is a lot going on here and it is much better in real life than the picture shows.

The background is  embossed with an A4  folder called   Picnic Plaid  from  Crafters Companion  and it is one of my favorite designs.

The lace panel have been Sparkled with glitter from Glitter Magic  and then white organza ribbon wrapped around the panel.

I bought my glitter from them at the craft shows and I asked for the glitter that is like Glamour Dust ... and they handed me the packs ... I don't know what it is called.

So if you want the same as I have then you will need to drop Sharon an email  (sharon@glittermagic.co.uk)  
and ask her which it is and she will be more than willing to help you .... tell her I sent you.

I have tied the ribbon  into a double bow and  it is from Mei Flower



The flowers are from  Wild Orchid Crafts   and they too have had the sparkle treatment  and there is a Diamante and silver Hatpin pushed into the corsage.

The Diamante on the card is all from  Want2Scrap

But don't ask me where the sentiment is from ... I haven't a clue .... sorreee !! The dies are listed below.

If you have the Butterfly Corner die in your collection then pop back tomorrow for another video and the card is gorgeous too

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



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February 18, 2014

Birthday Card ....

Hi Everybody,

Yesterdays  card has been  very well liked on  here, on YouTube and on  Facebook and one or two of you have already tried it for yourselves .... and like the results.

I  knew you would love it ... Yaaaaay !!

Todays card goes back to a birthday theme and would you believe ... it's pink !!

I have used several different dies to make the card and  layered them all together with Mirror Card and foam tape.

The ribbon is from  Mei Flower  and the Diamante swirl is from Want2Scrap






The Bitty Blossoms  flowers have been glittered with a really fine blend from  Glitter Magic

And of course I had to do a video on these particular templates, and other Blossom dies,  and this video has been around now for almost two years.


Now this is the bit that amuses me no end .... it has had 8,350 views ... 27 comments ... 64 people like it ....
  and one person doesn't !!


What is there not to like ????  If it's not what they thought it was then all they have to do is leave the channel.....   Beats me !!

The  "Give Away"  is still on and will run until Saturday.  There are lots of new names on this list and please remember you need to be a follower to win ... and although 404 people have entered there are only 65 comments.

Please leave me a comment and then I will know you have been ... especially if you want the prize ... not too much to ask !!


More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


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