Beautiful Card Designs Made Easy

April 04, 2017

Tuesday Tutorial - Iron Romance

Hi Everybody,

This is one of the newer dies from Spellbinders and this is called Iron Romance. 
The overall size of the die it about 4 1/2 x 6" so a good one as the complete focal point on your cards
I have used two shades of orange for my design and teamed it with cream for a really bright look
Spellbinders Supplies:
Other Supplies:

With Matting Basics A and die #7 cut two pieces in cream to create the base card
With Matting Basics B and die #7 cut one layer in the darker shade of orange
With A #6 cut another layer in the paler shade of orange
With B #6 cut another layer in cream 
Cut in cream #3 and #4 dies in the Iron Romance and several of the smaller spiked die
Cut two of the small frame dies and add them around a sentiment
Add foam pads to the back of all the large layers
 Emboss the top layer of cream card.
Flat glue the layers to the base card 
Add the cream layers from the previous step
Arrange the flowers as you like them. 
I have used from left to right:
Carnation, 15 mm Rose, Gypsophila, Iris, Anemone, Geum, Rosebuds, Tulip
Dot with glue and sprinkle with glitter to add sparkle to the petals.
Line the inside to compliment the front 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



April 02, 2017

Ruby Update

Hello Everyone,

Can you believe that I am nearly eight months old already and I now try to be the boss in my house but my mum won't let me.

She says I need to be a well behaved puppy and then she will take me to lots of places that she goes too but only if I am polite

Look how much I have changed in these few months since I cam to live with my mum and dad when I was nine weeks old

I was soooo cute then but now I am simply gorgeous ... don't you think ??


Me and my friend Dougal are starting a new dog training class next month and it is our Bronze Citizens award.

We will get a certificate at the end of it from the Kennel Club  ... if we are well behaved.

We can then go on to the next stage and I will be sure to keep you posted as to how we go on.

When I am a year old I can also go to Agility Training and run up ramps and through hoops and over fences. I will have a ball but my mum will be shattered !!

It's a beautiful day today and our mums took Dougal and me on the beach.

We ran around and played and walked such a long way for two hours.

Then we got back and we had been made clean and tidy with no sand on us we snuggled up on the sofa and had a little sleep.

Isabella came to visit today as she is going to a Christening with her Daddy and Jasmine

She dressed me up in her crown and called  me Princess Ruby ... she thinks I look lovely but I am not too sure !!

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx























April 01, 2017

Card Winner Today ....

Hi Everybody,

So today is a quick blog post because I am going to the craft show to see what goodies I can find.
It's pouring down here but at least the show will be warm and cosy.

The draw for the Card winner has been done before we leave and the name this week is yours ...

sghay

Please email me  your postal address to 
christina@card-making-magic.ccom
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 when it does

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

March 31, 2017

Friday Freebie 012 - Lilac Creation

Hi Everybody,

I really like todays card and it is lined inside too. It is in shades of lilac and white with complimenting flowers along both sides

There is even a matching hat pin with this one and lots of layers.

So if this is a card that you would like then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the 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 in which to claim it.

I don't think you will be disappointed with this one as it is much nicer in the hand than the photo shows

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



March 30, 2017

Tonic Studios - Canvas Sneakers

Hi Everybody,

This fun card is created with one of the Kids Rococo dies from Tonic Studios.

This is the Canvas Sneakers and is perfect for any male cards that you need to make especially young boys

I have teamed it with the Best Wishes die also from Tonic and it made the easiest of cards

You will fine the instruction in my latest video on YouTube and here is the link for you   Tonic Studios - Canvas Sneakers

I hope you enjoy the video and over the next few weeks I have many more coming up for you to view.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx