Tuesday Tutorial - Mary Border Strip

Hi Everybody,

Border strips are very popular at present,  especially those with a separate cutting edge that makes them even more versatile.  A few weeks ago I showed you how to create the box sides using another border strip but today we are going to make a card using the Mary Border Strip from Spellbinders

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A
• S6-002 5x7 Matting Basics B
• S4-441 Mary Border Strip
• EL-002 Regal Embossing Folder
• GC-200 Grand Calibur Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Other Supplies:

• Ribbon from Mei Flower
• Acrylic Centre from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Sentiment from Crafters Companion
• Pink Pearls from Want2Scrap

Instructions:

With die #7 from Matting basics A cut two and hinge them together to create your base

With die #7 from Matting Basics B cut one panel in white and emboss it with any folder that you have in your "Stash"

With die #6 from Matting Basics A cut another layer in pink 

(Please remember that #1 is always the smallest die)

With the Mary Border Strip cut the solid panel in pink with the outer cutting edge and the with both dies together cut the patterned piece. 

With small foam pads in between the layers,  add these two together

With the pink panel place the inner section of the border strip onto your card keeping it over to one side and pass it though your die cutting machine. Tape the die in place so that it won't move.

Carefully remove it and  add it to the other side of the card and keep it well over to the side.

 Place foam pads in strategic places on the back of the panel so that they cannot be seen from the front and add this to the white embossed layer

Stamp and heat emboss your sentiment onto some parchment that is wide enough to wrap around the layers and be glued on the back

Place the  separate cut out panel in between the two cut into the pink card and use foam pads to give extra height to this one.

 Adding in the foam  creates shadows and depth and makes the card look better than simply being flat

Wrap these layers with pink ribbon and the parchment strip, and secure on the back before adding them to the base card.

I have tied a double bow and added it to the ribbon with a flower centre to cover the knot.

And finally I added in the pearls at the top and bottom of the parchment strip

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Using the "Misti" Stamping Tool (Video Tutorial)

Hi Everybody,

Today I am adding a new video tutorial and it is done with the  MISTI 

That stands for the Most Incredible Stamping Tool Invented and if you like to stamp and need some help with it then this is the tool for you.

It does not come cheap but it will aid you to improve your stamping in all different kinds of ways and over the next few weeks I will endeavour to show you some of the things that I have done with mine

For this tutorial I have started off with an Ombre Effect background using Momento Dye Ink in Angel Pink, Lulu Lavender and Summer Sky

The colours are very pale but give a lovely washed out look to my background.

I searched through my stamps to fine any small butterfly stamps that I had and they are from various sources.




But the sentiments are from Sheena Douglass range of stamps from  Crafters Companion

The Diamanté Flourish is called Finesse from Want2Scrap and I have cut it to give me the pieces that I needed on my card

This and other videos can be found permanently in the Video Tutorials  in the title bar and there are lots for you to view plus don't forget the Tuesday Tutorial as a new one is added each week

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Glitter Christmas Card (Video Tutorial)

Hi Everybody,

Over the last few days we have been very busy adding in some new videos that I hope you will enjoy.

The first one is creating your own Glitter Card to be used on any of your designs for a lovely sparkly effect.

On this card I have used some gold glitter and stayed with the traditional colours that people like for the season.

The background has been embossed with the 8x8 folder  Star of Wonder   from Crafters Companion

The stamp is also from Crafters Companion and my glitter is from Glitter Magic  where you will find some really pretty colours

The red satin ribbon is from Mei Flower  and I have tied it into a double bow.

The flower centre is from Wild Orchid Crafts and I think this is another card that can go into the box of cards ready to send out this year.

Please check out the vidoes in the the Video Tutorials section in the titles bar as there are now many in there and the list is growing weekly

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

FF Card Winner ...

Hi Everybody,

Gosh it's wet and windy here today and just the weather to be in the warmth at home.  Griff is glued to the telly as it is Formula One weekend and so I have some free time to do as I please.

The draw for the Teal card was done a little while ago and the winner of this pretty card this week is you ...

Gwendolyn Giles

would you email me  your postal address please to 

christina@card-making-magic.com

and the card will be on its way to you.

Please let me know when it arrives with you and I hope you will like it.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie 095

Hi Everybody,

There will be some new videos added to the blog and website next week with some pretty cards and so I hope you will pop back to view.

The card on offer today is in Teal and has beautiful foiled card in the background.

The label shape is surrounded by Diamanté and the flowers sit alongside it in blending shades.

The inside of this card is lined and it is ready to send to who ever you wish.

If you would like to own this one then all you have to do is leave me a comment at the bottom of the page.

In the morning a name will be drawn from the hat and the winner announced in the days blog post.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx