A New Collection

HI Everybody,

I have some really pretty dies to tell you about today and they are all available from Craft Stash.

These are the Stitched and Pierced Collection  and this link will tke you to the full collection of thirteen different sets for you to choose.

Each edge is either stitched or pierced to alternate the look to your layers

I have done four videos to highlight some for you to see and all you need to do is click the links

The first video is the

Stitched and Pierced Ovals

and in the film I show you how I created this pretty card.

Use any embossing folder that you have to add texture to the card and it would look just as good in any other colour too.

The second video is using the 

Stitched and Pierced Circles  

and I have tried to give you some different ideas with this set of dies.

There are more ideas on the video

This pretty card is created with the 

Stitched and Pierced Squares 

and this is one of several ideas for you on the video.

I have added pearls to the centre of my card and on another I have created a shaker card.

And last but not least is the

Stitched and Pierced Rectangles 

In this particular video I have tried to show you some different ways to use the dies and the card to the left is the result of one of those ways

The stitching has been highlighted around the shape with a black fine liner pen

That is a really easy way to accentuate the detail on any of the shapes and sizes that you use.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Water Colour Wednesday - Albert

Hi Everybody,

Strictly speaking ... not a water colour at all but still done by me

This wonderful character is Albert from the Just Inklined CD called The Next Big Thing which sadly is now no longer around

There are so many wonderful images on this disc and it is such a shame that it has been discontinued

I coloured this quite some time ago and I really love this old man.

He is coloured with a mixture of Spectrum Noir pens and I have used this image of  him  many times in the past.

So I hope you will forgive the fact that he is not water coloured and enjoy him just the same

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tuesday Tutorial - Monstera Card Front

Hi Everybody,

The card today is another of those quick and easy ones to put together when time is of the essence. You could create lots of backgrounds and card fronts and store them away ready to be used when the occasion arises and then simply add the two parts and your done.

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S5-238 Monstera Card Front
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• "Kindness" Stamp and die set
• Brusho Crystal Colours
• Clear Sparkle Pens
• Water Spritzer

Instructions:

With the outer part of the Monstera Card Front die cut three pieces in white card  and use two of them to create the base.

With both parts together cut again in white twice and glue together for strength.

With the separate layer of white card spritz it with water and with the Crystal Colour of your choice  sprinkle the colour over the card. Blot of any excess that runs off and then dry with a heat tool ... or leave it to air dry depending on how patient you are !!

Once dry add the two glued together patterned pieces to the top with foam pads underneath in strategic places so that they cannot be seen from the front.

Brush over the leaves in the panel with a Clear Glitter pen to add some subtle sparkle.

Stamp and emboss the sentiment of your choice and add to the card front with foam.

Add to the bottom left of the card 

There you have a quick card ready to send ... vary the sentiment for other occasions

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

My day ...

Hi Everybody,

So today I am going to be busy and  later this evening I am going out for a special meal because .... It's my birthday !! And the sun is shining here too. It may not stay that way all day but for now it is there in the sky.

This was a card and gift that was sent to me by one of my readers and I asked her permission to show  it to you all.

The card has lots of beautiful flowers on it and the calendar sits on my desk

I want to say a big Thank You to Ann for making this gift and sending it to me it is much appreciated ... MWah xx

I have lots of videos to do today so must dash now and I am doing some alone as Griff is at work this week. So I hope they turn out all right and they are enjoyed as much as the others

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Card Winner ...

Hi Everybody,

Well here's a surprise .... I am early today with the winner of yesterday's Friday Freebie. 

I am really organised  today and I have lots to do this morning hence the early start. 

So a name has been chosen at random for the pretty pink card and it is you ...

Lesley

Would you email me please with your postal address to

christina@card-making-magic.com

and the card will be on its way to you.

You have 72 hours in which to claim it and please let me know when it arrives with you.

I hope that you like it when it does

More tomorrow...

Hugsxx