Todays Winner

Hi Everybody,

Well guess what ???? It''s raining here. Whatever happened to our summer? 

This is a day to cosy up in the house and take a break.  All my shopping has been done earlier in the week and so it can be chill out time today.  I hope you all have a good weekend doing the things you enjoy with the people that you love the most.

A name has been chosen for the die and card that were offered yesterday and it is yours 

Cheryl Dove

would you send your postal address to me 

christina@card-making-magic.com

and the card will be on its way to you.

I hope you will like both the card and the gift and put the die to good use on your cards

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Card & Die 2

Hi Everybody,

For todays card I am offering you the chance to win this pretty pink desgin

Also the die set called   Treat Toppers

This will create some pretty little embellishments for your cards and you will think of other ways to make it work for you too

The card itself is pink and white with white ribbon threaded through the edge.

I have added in some lovely flowers along the top edge and they have been sparkled.

If you would like to win this set then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post and then pop back in the morning to see if it is your name that is on the page

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Using Ink Dusters

Hi Everybody,

Do you sometimes find it difficult to blend inks and get a good result?

I know many people struggle with blending tools or the Cut 'n Dry pads as they sometimes make the ink blotchy on your cards

Ink Dusters could be your answer and they have been around for a long time and they are really useful at getting that water based ink to mix

Hopefully this video will show you how easy they are to use ... Distress Inks and Stencils

I have used Distress Inks here and in the video I tell you the colours that I used. My stencil is from AnnaMarie Designs

There is also a product list at the bottom of the post.

These are very easy to use and I would advise you to start off very lightly and build up the colours as you need

I bought mine from Inkylicous and they are  a UK company.

The bristles very soft to help blend easily. The inks may stain the bristles but as long as you clean them on a paper towel then the ink shouldn't transfer.

You can wash them in warm soapy water but allow them to dry completely and naturally before you use them again

Try to keep one end for each colour group and that should help a lot.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Stencils Archives - Anna Marie Designs	Painted Inspiration	Ink Dusters	Ranger DIS-27133 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Forest Moss
Ranger DIS-27195 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Victorian Velvet	Ranger DIS-27102 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Bundled Sage

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Water Colour Wednesday - Brusho Crystals

Hi Everybody,

For todays card I got out the Burshos again to make a really simple purple background for my design

Once the card was dry I just cut out the circle ... and kept it for another project

Behind the aperture I added in some embossed parchment and then placed foam tape around the sides of the card

I also put some around the aperture to support it then added it to a white top folded card base.

The diamante flourish is from  Want2Scrap  and I cut in two and added it so that it looks as if it runs through the sentiment.

The finished card is 5x7 and it really is a simple card ... with no flowers anywhere to be seen.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tuesday Tutorial - A2 sized card

Hi Everybody,

For todays card I am going to make use of those A2 Matting Basics that you may have in your "Stash"  I am also incorporating some of the Distressed Edges that I must admit to not having used for a long time. I am keeping this as a clean and simple card.

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A
• S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B
• S5-174  A2 Distressed Edges (Retired)
• E3DS-006 Need a Rope (Embossing  Folder)
• SES-006 Circles and Diamonds (Embossing Folder)
• S4-642 Twisted Floral Tags
• S2-187 Happy Birthday Garland
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• Card from Papermill Direct
• Bakers Twine from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Charm from "Stash"

Instructions:

With die #8 from the A set cut two in cream and Create a Hinged card

With #7 from Distressed Edges cut one in turquoise

With #7 from Matting Basics A cut a layer in cream

With #8 from Matting Basics B cut a layer in turquoise

With #6 from Distressed Edges cut the last layer in cream.

(Die #1 is always the smallest)

Emboss the last two layers that you have cut and  use a different pattern on each one.

Layer together with foam tape in between 

With the double ended tag I have cut this twice and glued them together for strength

Add to the previous layers with foam tape and wrap all these layers with Bakers Twine splaying out the strands as you go.

Tie a knot where they cross over and add in your charm, tying in another knot to keep the charm in place.  

Finish by tying a small bow in the twine. 

Dot with a little glue to stop the bow untying 

Flat glue the cream and turquoise middle layers together and add to the base card with foam tape.

Add the embossed panel to the top of these and then add all to the base card ... making sure that you have everything the correct way round

Cut the sentiment three times and glue together for strength and then with your scissors divide the words and add to the front panel of your card

I have added in no other embellishments to this card and although there is depth to it you will still be able to get it into a standard sized envelope

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

A-2 Matting Basics A Card Creator Etched Dies	A-2 Matting Basics B Card Creator Etched Dies	Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine	Need a Rope? Embossing Folders
Em-bossing Fold'ers Circles and Diamonds 4.25 x 5.5 in Single Sided	Shapeabilities Stacey Caron Botanical Bliss Twisted Floral Tags Etched Dies	Die D-Lites Let's Party Happy Birthday Garland Etched Dies	Bakers Twine
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