Beautiful Card Designs Made Easy

March 01, 2014

Color combo ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is created using Spectrum Noir and that Isopropyl method once more to make everything blend

Colors used ...

Birthday cake          PP1 PP3 PP5
Shading                   BT2
White flowers          BT2
White ribbon           BT5

It is simply cut into a 15 cms square and layered with pink and dotty card, but the effect is a pretty card.

The flowers are from  Wild Orchid Crafts    and were white at the start. And the little pearls and diamante centre on the bow is also from WOC

They have been sparkled with  Glitter Magic  and the satin ribbon is from  MeiFlower

The image  is a digital  download from  Paper Printables  and is one of many free images and backing papers.

My Thanks to You ...

Thank you so much for all the response to a "Friday Freebie" and thank you also for all your fairness and concern about the expense it will cost me to do it on a weekly basis.  The reason I offered it weekly is because  I accumulate so  many cards.

When I film a video I make one card to show what I am going to do ...  and  then another to show how I did it, and then  maybe one  or two more  to show some alternative ways to do it or a different color.

So from one tutorial I could end up with four cards.  I sell some  ...  I also give many away to charity  ...   my girls end up with a box full at Christmas for them to use through the year .... but I still have lots here in my craft room.

And even though I say it myself there are some really pretty cards that need a home.  That is the reasoning behind my offer and if they can give pleasure to someone else then it would be worth the cost of the card, embellishments,  my time and the postage.

The first one will be offered next week in the first freebie offer.
More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx










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February 28, 2014

Another One for Mothers Day

Hi Everybody,

Back to my favorite of flowers, ribbons and pearls in pink ... and what a combination.

The ribbon is from Mei Flower and was some I bought at the craft show and I have made loops to sit on the top..

The diamante buckle and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts   and they of course have been sparkled with Glitter Magic

The sentiment is put together from the JustRite Stampers  mix and match  collection. It is stamped in Pink and embossed in clear powder.

The little butterfly is from the craft show and matches the buckle.

The fancy frame is made from Majestic  Labels Twenty Five.

It  has been given the glitter treatment but it  is not really obvious on the photo.

I have used the A4 embossing folder Ornate Butterflies from Crafters Companion  which can be seen more on the inside of the card.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


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February 27, 2014

Yellow Delight ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is in  a really pale shade of yellow and it has been achieved with Isopropyl and CT4 Spectrum Noir.

The ribbon is organza from Mei Flower  and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.  ... and both were white.

Now I am not a yellow person but I must admit that I really do like this card and the shade is so delicate.

The large spacer in the centre of the bow is from the craft shows and I have added a yellow pearl to the centre of that.

The butterflies are also from the craft show and there are loads on a roll that cost me 50p.

So altogether a very fresh looking card.

Thank you for all the comments about my idea of  offering a card as a "Friday Freebie"

I am very flattered and honored that so many of you would like one of my cards.

So from next week which will be the 7th March I will start the ball rolling.

All you need to do is leave me a comment on the card and at the end of that day I will add all the names to a hat and get my film crew to draw one out. ... and I will tell you the name on Saturday morning.

I will need your address to send it to you ... and it is yours no matter where you live.  But you will need to be a follower and leave me that all important comment to win.

And do you know what I have done ?????   I have missed the second birthday of Flowers Ribbons and Pearls on the 2nd February .... stupid girl !!

But it is my Birthday on the 6th March  and Card Making Magics on the 12th March so I won't be forgetting those dates.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx




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February 26, 2014

So Proud to be ....

Hi Everybody,

This card is created from a really delicate shade of duck egg blue and the card itself is silver foiled and very pretty. It was added to Etsy but sold almost immediately.

The foiled card is from Cardcraft Plus  which is based in Preston UK ... Many of you may know the shop as Inspirations and it has all manner of goodies in there.

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts  and I have added in my lovely glitter from Glitter magic to the petals

Some of you have written to me to tell me that you too have tried this glitter ... on my recommendation ...  and that you are delighted with it.

The sentiment is from JustRite Stampers and is one that can be mixed and matched with all the words in the set.  The link will take you to have a look at what is on the stamp set ..... BUT ... you can get it cheaper from more local places.

I bought mine at the craft shows I go to and I have had it for some time now and it is very useful.

The  Tattered Lace die in the background is  Double Delights and is the one that was free with the second issue of their magazine.

Now before I close for today I have to ask you all something ...  I have had emails from several people and it has been suggested that maybe I could give away one of my cards each week in exchange for a comment from you. 

  I would draw one name from those that have left a comment and the winner would get the card on offer.

 What do you think of the idea and would you be interested if I did it as say a ...  Friday Freebie ??? 

  Please give it some thought and let me know please ... via a comment 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



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February 25, 2014

Mothers Day is coming soon...

Hi Everybody,

We celebrate Mothers Day in the UK earlier than US and Canada so for us it's not that  far away.

This pretty card incorporates some of the ideas I have shared over the last few weeks.

The flowers  and the  organza  ribbon  have been colored  with  Spectrum Noir and Isopropyl ... again ... but it really works well and can give you the shade that you want for your cards.

The flowers from  Wild Orchid Crafts  were white but altered with PP3 refill ink  The sparkly bow centre is also form WOC

The ribbon from  Mei Flower  was also white and altered with the same color.

The large flower centre is altered with embossing  powder as I showed you in  Altering Metal Charms

I have used  Silver  Mirror card to make the layers and in the background to create the lacy look is a  Tattered Lace  die.

The sentiment is cut from Labels Twenty  and has the matching   Diamante  from  Want2Scrap

More tomorrow ...


Hugs xx



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