Yellow Delight ...

 Hi Everybody,

This shade of yellow is most definitely growing on me and this card sold very quickly in my Etsy Shop.

The flowers were already colored this time and they are from Wild Orchid Crafts

I have added die cut swirls behind them and studded them with Mother of Pearl  pearls from Want2Scrap 

The two ribbons are from my "Stash" and I have tied them together in a  bow and pushed a gold colored Hatpin into the knot.

I have created the frame around the sentiment from Grand Decorative Ovals and plain ovals.

The sentiment is from JustRite Stampers but you will be able to get it from Ebay or Amazon a lot cheaper.

Into the flower corsage I have added in some gold colored beads and I am going to make a video tutorial on how I have done them ... coming soon.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx 

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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 

Some how in the wee small hours my followers have increased to 1006 and I am so grateful to each and every one of you for visiting my pages.  

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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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

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.

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