Card Winner ...

Hi Everybody,

It's really cold here but dry and fine at the same time so we will be taking Ruby out for her walk later.
I know that some of you in other parts of the world have got deep snow at present and although it looks really pretty it is NOT my favorite substance

So roll on spring and summer and some lovely warm weather again

We have done the draw for the card this morning and the name this week is yours 

Lynn Charman

so if you could email me please with your postal address to

christina@card-making-magic.com

the card will be on its way to you straight away.

Thanks to all of you for taking part

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie 005/17 - Hello Friend

Hi Everybody,

Todays FF is yet another card that was created on video and the title is Ombre Effect and Die Cutting

It was created using the waste pieces from a Spellbinders Grate Effect die and the look is just something a little different.

So if this is a card that you would like to have then all you need to do is leave me a comment.

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

You will need to pop back in the morning to see if it is you who has won the card

You have 72 hours to claim it and if it is not claimed then it will be offered again at a later date.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Chalkola Chalk Markers

Hi Everybody,

This is a product that is new to me and I was asked by Chalkola Chalk Pens   to try them out and tell you what I found.

These are liquid chalks and unlike the powdery chalks I have used in the past they don't need to be set with hairspray as they won't rub off on your fingers

They are designed to be used on non porous surfaces and they wash off easily with water or window cleaner or a wet wipe and leave no marks at all ... not even the red and black markers. Use them on mirrors, plastic, white boards, acetate and windows.

You could really have some fun with these at Valentines Day or Christmas. Imagine drawing red hearts on your mirrors and then being able to simply wipe them off after the day has ended.

But I thought I would try them out on a porous surface and I decided to make a card and film the process as I went along.

Chalkola Chalk Pens  are available from the Chalkola website and the link is at the top of the page or from Amazon 
and you can use this code to get 15% off from either place 15OFFSTR

They are child friendly but I wouldn't let a child under three play with them ... water based, odour free, non toxic and long lasting and BRILLIANT !! 

I have used them to label glass jars and the unit in the craft room so that I know what is in each cupboard. And when I move things around I can simply wipe it clean and re label

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Water Colour Wednesday - Floral Card

Hi Everybody,

A really simple card to make  and I have used Gansai Tambi to water colour the flowers and leaves.

It is from a set by Altenew called Peony Scrolls and it has a matching die set to help you get a neat look.

I got mine from Sevenhills Crafts and the sentiment is also Altenew ... Painted Inspiration

I have added in some sequins and they are a big bag of them from the £££ shop and they go a long long way.

The background is created with Altenew Mini Inks and the Brush Strokes stamp from Spellbinders.

Not a lot to this one but I think it turned out OK

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Gansai Tambi Water Colours	Painted Inspiration	Peony Scrolls Stamp Set	Peony Scrolls die set
Celebrations Brush Strokes Stamps

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Tuesday Tutorial - Deco Lux

Hi Everybody,

Today we have a card in silver and white that is really easy to make. 

It's just layers with foam between them and it gives a really dramatic effect . 

 The card is just over 6" and the addition of the flowers makes it suitable for a wedding card too. 

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S6-061 Deco Lux card Creator
• S4-471 Labels Forty Two
• S4-473 Labels 42 Decorative Elements
• S4-512 Border Sentiments
• Pl-001 Platinum die cutting machine

Other Supplies:

• Flowers and Dazzler from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Ribbon from Mei Flower
• Glitter from Glitter Magic
• Silver Mirror card from Craft Stash

Instructions:

With the outer edge die cut two and create a hinged card 

With both dies together cut a  patterned panel in white

Hand cut a silver mirror card layer to sit between them

Add the filigree piece to the silver mirror card with foam between and then wrap with organza and satin ribbon

Tie a layered bow using both ribbons together

With #5 from the plain Labels Forty Two cut one layer in silver

With #4 from the Decorative Elements cut one in white card

Layer these two together with foam in between for dimension

With the Border Sentiments cut two in white card and one  in silver and layer them together for extra strength

Add the smaller panel on the top of the base layers

Add the sentiments to the card and decorate with pretty flowers

Dot with glue and sprinkle with glitter for a really lovely effect

Add the bow and the shiny dazzler 

Alter the sentiment and this would make a lovely Wedding or Silver wedding card

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx