Flowers, Ribbons and Pearls

April 08, 2014

More in Red ...

Hi Everybody,

For those that like the darker colors and in particular red here is another card along the same lines.

Some of you have told me that you save the red for Valentines or Christmas themed cards but it is a color that can be used anytime for any occasion.

The sentiment on this card is from Crafters Companion and is one of the stamps in the Sheen Douglass range

It has been embossed in silver and decorated with the red flourishes from Want2Scrap

This card has a red and crystal Hatpin pushed into the flowers and they are from Wild Orchid Crafts

I have added the glitter from Glitter Magic to the petals just to add a little sparkle.

And as always it is much better in real life.

Thank You

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It really does mean a lot to me that you visit and especially when you take the time to leave me your comments.

And this is why I have my regular "Give Aways" of either cards or goodies as my way of saying Thank You to all of you.

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April 07, 2014

Playtime ...

Hi Everybody,

So after the craft show on Saturday and the Give Away it has been playtime in my craft room for me.

Once again I have been using the Isopropyl Alcohol and my Spectrum Noir refills and my "Film Crew" has been put to work while I worked

But it has a very strong smell so please work in a well ventilated area

The flowers are all white and from Wild Orchid Crafts and this time I have gone for the darker colors and I really do like the results.

The card is darker and more dramatic and the one I added to Etsy in these same shades sold straight away.

I have added in a pearl Hatpin to this one as that seems to be what a lot of people like and it makes the card a little different from the norm.

The video will show you the colors used for each group of flowers but just play with whatever colors you have to hand ... and don't forget to color enough ribbon to complete your design.

I hope you enjoy the short tutorial and I hope you will give it a try for yourself.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

April 06, 2014

Easter "Give Away"

Hi Everybody,

I thought it would nice to have an Easter Give Away ..... and not an egg in sight, but there are some wonderful goodies in this prize for all your crafting needs.

So what's in the bag .... well I have included for your delight

A pack of beautiful flowers donated by Wild Orchid Crafts
There is some fine glitter from Glitter Magic
3 packs of "Bling" from Want2Scrap
I have added in a pack of Hatpins ...( but they are not the ones with Tibetan Silver on them ... just so you won't be disappointed)
And Four lengths of wide ribbon

But the main thing in the pack is the elusive Tied Together Embossing Folder that sells out time and time again.

This has been very kindly sent to me to add to a give away by Craftworld Direct. and they are a UK based company with all manner of items for sale.

Altogether a really good prize to win. They are all quality items that I use in my own card making.

Just in time for Easter and this gift won't make you get fatter ... but it will help you to make some really pretty cards.

Add your name to the list at the foot of the page ... but only once please as duplicates will be removed. And if you add a comment then only add it once as it will not be visible until it has been moderated.

You don't need to have a blog to enter... just leave the URL box blank ... but you will need to be a regular follower to win....

So add your name to Join this Site 'coz if your name is not there then you won't win ... and please leave me a comment to let me know you have been.

The Give Away will be open for one week before the winner is announced.

April 05, 2014

Are you the winner ??

Hi Everybody,

I have an early start this morning as I have several things to do before heading off to the Sincerely Yours craft show in Leigh ... and I have several items on my wish list.

But as usual my "Film Crew" has drawn a number from the hat and we have a name for the winner of yesterdays Sunny Yellow card ...

Mags B

The card is yours so if you could email me please ... christina@card-making-magic.com ... with your postal address then I will get the card in the post to you straight away .... well when I get back from the craft show that is !!

Later Griff is driving me there but on the proviso that I buy him a meal on the way back home.... and I think that is a good deal.

Oh and by the way there is new "Give Away" being added tomorrow so if you would like to win the items on offer then you will need to add your name to the list.

This draw will be done randomly by InLinkz which means you will need to look for the box to add your name to join in with this one.

And you will need to be a follower to be in with the chance to win the goodies on offer .... and it is another quality prize well worth winning.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

April 04, 2014

Friday Freebie 005

Hi Everybody,

Well here we are with another Friday and I don't know about you but these weeks seem to fly past.

Can you really believe that it is April already ... what happened to February, that seem to have passed in a blur.

So this weeks Freebie is in a pretty Yellow and should appeal to those who love this sunny spring color.

I have added La Creme pearls from Want2Scrap around the edge and there are many layers to the card.

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the leaves were white but have been sprayed with Isopropyl and DG4 refill from Spectrum Noir.

The ribbon is from Mei Flower and the glitter from Glitter Magic

The card can be yours in return for a comment.

Yep!! that's all you have to do is leave me a comment here on the blog.

There is a little box tucked beneath my signature at the end of the post that says "Comments" click the word, add what you want and then submit.

It won't be visible until after moderation so you don't need to add it again ... and at 9 pm tonight my "Film Crew" pick a number to select a winner.

The name will be announced in the morning and then the winner will have 48 hours to email me their postal address.

Easy peasy ...

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx