Friday Freebie 004/17 - Butterfly Parchment

Hi Everybody,

This is another card that was created on video in the film 

Butterfly Background on Parchment

It is very easy to do but gives a lovely effect that can be altered with the colour of card that you add under it

The folder that I used is from Crafters Companion but I have had it a while now and I don't know if it is still available

Would you like to own this card ? Then all you need to do is leave me a comment at then end of the post.

 From those comments a name will be chosen at random and the winner announced in tomorrows blog post 

You will have 72 hours to claim the card  and it doesn't matter if you have won one in the past.

I will send the card wherever you live and you don't need to have a blog to enter.

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx

Papercraft Essentials 143 - Fairy Wishes

Hi Everybody,

The Papercrafts Essentials 143 will be on sale in selected supermarkets and craft shops on the 9th February 

With if comes the lovely free stamp set called  Fairy Wishes and the video is a sneaky peak at what you will get

   PE143-Fairy Wishes

There are two silhouette fairies in this set with 

plenty of sentiments and little items for you to personalise the card

I have given you some ideas in the video and there will be many more in the magazine.  

It also has the embossing folder and you can create some lovely effects simply using that.

You can make it as simple or as intricate as you wish.

But the free gifts that I show you from all the magazines that I cover are of good quality and if looked after will last you a long time.  All you need to do is have fun playing with them and of course enjoying the magazine of your choice at the same time

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Water Colour Wednesday - Pink Tulips

Hi Everybody,

A really simple card for todays water colour but one that I quite like.

This is an image from Just Inklined and is one I have done many times before.

 It is on the CD The Next Big Thing and I always say that it is sad that this CD is no longer available

So if you have it treasure it as there is so much on this disc. And if you do manage to find it any where snap it up.

This is just a simple coloured image layered onto some spotty card and then wrapped with ribbon.

I added a pearl flourish around the cup and some larger pearls in the top corner

You could add any sentiment to this that you liked and it would suit any occasion.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tuesday Tutorial - Oval Floral

Hi Everybody,

Another quick and easy card to make today and this uses the beautiful oval die from Spellbinders. I have chosen the lovely combination of lilac and white for my as I always think this is a fresh colour scheme that can be used for so many occasions.

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S6-001 Matting Basics A
• S6-028 Oval Floral 
• SEL-001 5x7 Maze Embossing Folder
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• White/Lilac card from Papermill Direct
• Ribbon from Mei Flower
• Lace, Leaves and Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Glitter from Glitter Magic
• Glitter Card and sentiment die from Craft Stash
• Pearls from Want2Scrap

Instructions:

With white card cut two pieces from die #7 Matting Basics A and Create a Hinged Card

Hand cut a slightly smaller layer in lilac card to leave a narrow border around the edge

Hand cut another white layer that is again slightly smaller than the lilac and emboss this piece to add texture to the layer

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

With Oval Floral dies #2 & 3 cut three frames and glue them all together for extra strength

Cut the sentiment twice in white and once in Silver glitter card and glue together

Add the embossed layer to the lilac card and wrap with lace and ribbon before adding to the base card

Add the frame in the position you want it and lay the sentiment across the frame.

I have used tiny pieces of foam tape on the outer letters to make it lie evenly across the frame.

Arrange the flowers as you like them and add in a little bow 

Dot the flowers with glue and sprinkle on the glitter.

Allow to dry and then the glitter will lie flat on the petals.

Arrange lilac pearls into the Ovals centre in a random pattern

A card for any occasion ... just alter the sentiment

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

5x7 Matting Basics A	Guipure Lace Trim	Nestabilities Heart & Home Oval Floral Etched Dies	Birthday Die
Seth Apter Em-bossing Fold'ers Maze 5 x 7 in Single Sided	GREEN MULBERRY LEAVES	Chameleon Glitter	Wild Orchid Crafts
Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue	Flat Backed Pearls

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Coffee and Cream

Hi Everybody

Todays card is using some really pretty card in cream from  PMD  and then using inks to colour the rest as a highlight to bring out the features in the lace.

The card is a 5x7 top folded card as this is my favorite way to make any cards that I do.

Having the fold at the top helps the card to stand better especially if you add as many embellishments to it as I do

So I have mixed old dies with new ones here and I really love the new Graceful Floral Lace from Becca Feeken.

For this card I have used Distress Ink Ground Espresso and inked through the die before removing the card and it gives you this lovely pattern on your lace.

It is so pretty and a wonderful addition to any feminine cards.

The other is the Botanical Heart Pair  and this I have cut three times and glued them together.

This is another favorite trick of mine as it gives strength and depth to the die cut and makes it stand out on the card. Try it ... it works wonders

The card has been wrapped in ribbon and the layered with a pearl strip and then the bow added to the top.

The Happy Birthday Sentiment has also been cut several times and glued together for effect, and is also a new die from Spellbinders.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Graceful Floral Lace Card Creator Amazing Paper Grace by Becca Feeken Etched Dies	Shapeabilities Sentiments Etched Dies from the Joyous Celebrations Collection by Sharyn Sowell	Shapeabilities Stacey Caron Botanical Bliss Botanical Heart Pair Etched Dies	Tim Holtz Distress Ink November bundle
5x7 Matting Basics A	Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue	Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine	Custard Cream Satin Ribbon 23m

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