Beautiful Card Designs Made Easy

March 16, 2014

New "Goodies" ...

Hi Everybody,

A few days ago I mentioned that I was getting some new "Goodies" from China to make my Hatpins

Well they have started arriving now and I am so pleased with them all.

I have bought lots of Tibetan Silver and the hatpins they produce are gorgeous.
I have tried to get as close as I can to the pins to show you what I mean.

These silver filigree beads are so opulent  but I have to tell you that they are not cheap.

And all your costs need to be calculated carefully if you are going to sell them.

If you are adding them to a card be sure to tell your recipient that they can be removed and worn as a fabulous gift.

These will be going in both "My Shop"  and Etsy  later once I have worked out a fair price for them.

I will make a card and add a hatpin to it to show you the beautiful look they give to your designs.

Aaaand  .... there is still more to come yet so I will show you that when it arrives.

Ooooh !! It will  be like Christmas all over again .....

There is still time to enter for the Birthday "Give Away"   add your name for one of two chances to win the prize

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx







March 15, 2014

Friendship Card...

Hi Everybody,

This pretty card uses  Labels Thirty Four  for the central point.  I have used both the decorative labels and the plain ones

It is created in the hinged card style   and layered with turquoise and white.

I have used pearly "Bling" from Want2Scrap  and the ribbon is a soft organza that has been tied into a double bow... and I got it from the craft show last month.

The pearl centre to the bow,  and the flowers,  are from Wild Orchid Crafts  and they are  beautifully sparkled with Glitter Magic


The verse is part of a set that matches Labels Twenty Nine and it is from   JustRite Stampers  ...

The link is there to show you what the stamp is like and you will get it cheaper if you shop around.

The inside is also decorated to compliment the front

This is a commissioned card and I have the buyers permission to show you... and it is much prettier in real life

Have you added your name to the list for the Birthday "Give Away"   You have until Wednesday to do it and then the winners will be announced

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx





The Card is Yours ...

Hi Everybody,

Once again I want to thank you  ALL for the lovely comments that you have left.  It's now 22.30 and the draw has been done.  

I will add a card later in the day but I wanted to add this post to be visible first thing on Saturday morning.

The winner of this  Friday  Freebie  is ....

Kiwi ....

I need you to send me your land address so that I can send you the card and I hope you will like it and please let me know when it arrives.

And don't forget to pop back on Wednesday to see if you are the winner of one of the March
 "Give Away" prizes

More later ...

Hugs xx

March 14, 2014

Friday Freebie 002...

Friday Freebie 002
Hi Everybody,

Here is the second freebie offer and it is only available until 9pm GMT.

The draw will then be closed and a winner chosen and the name given tomorrow morning.

This card is a 5 x 7 in a lovely shade of peach with flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts  arranged along the bottom.

I have done my usual sparkly bit with Glitter Magic  for an extra effect.

The organza ribbon is from Mei Flower and has been twirled onto the card

The  fancy tag has the matching pearl  "Bling" added from Want2Scrap

A pretty card looking for a good home .... Is it you ??

Then all you have to do to win this is leave me a comment and then pop back in the morning to see if you have won it

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx




March 13, 2014

Tone on tone ...

Hi Everybody,

This beautiful card is much better in real life than the picture shows.

I am really pleased with the way it looks and it has already been sold.

The lacy edge panels are glittered and look just gorgeous.

 The flowers and white leaves are  from Wild Orchid Crafts  and they also have added sparkle with fine glitter from Glitter Magic

The butterflies are some I bought on a roll  from a stall at the craft show and unfortunately I don't know which one ... soreee !!

The ribbon is from Mei Flower and is a soft satin ribbon that ties in a bow beautifully.  And this is the ribbon that colors really well with Isopropyl.

The little sentiment is from Crafters Companion and would be suitable for any special occasion.

I have embossed it in silver.

The lovely embellishment on the bow is diamante and pearl from WOC



Don't forget to add your name to  the   Give Away   but  only once please as duplicates will be removed.

Please add  your comments  and  remember  they won't show  up until they  have been  moderated  so only add it once




More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx