Friday Freebie 013-Autumn Flowers

Hi Everybody,

So this is card number 13 but it won't be unlucky for the winner as it really very pretty in the hand.

The background is sparkled as are the flowers and they are added to blend with the colour scheme.

The flowers are a mixture of Roses, Rosebuds and Cosmos Daisies

If you would like this card 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 announced in tomorrows blog post.

I am happy to send the card wherever you live and it doesn't matter if you have won one before.

But you will need to come back and check for your name as I have no way to chase you up if you don't ... and you will have 72 hours to email me with your postal address

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tonic Studios - Cake Slice Box

Hi Everybody,

A few weeks ago Tonic very kindly sent me this lovely die to use and I went ahead and created the video to go with it.

Tonic Cake Slice Box  makes fabulous boxes that are ideal for Weddings, Christening or any special occasion

Here I have wrapped mine with Bride and Groom ribbon and the large  multi layered bow was made with the

Deco Fun Bow Maker Tool

The video will show you how I created my centre piece and it took eight boxes to complete the circle

Make yours to suit the colour of the occasion and dress with flowers, ribbons and pearls for an extra special touch.

The die is exclusive to Hochanda at the moment so if you bought one then you will have seen the beauty of it demonstrated

I will let you know when it is on the Tonic website

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Papercraft Essentials145 Safari Friends

Hi Everybody,

I have such a lot of videos to add for you this week and so there is no space to do a Water Colour Wednesday card today. 

Instead I have the latest issue of Papercraft Essentials to share with you and the video will give you some fun ideas on using this stamp and embossing folder.

There are lots more ideas with hints and tips inside the magazine and many more card ideas that you may like to try.

The magazine and gift will be in the shops tomorrow the 6th April and you can find it in selected supermarkets and craft shops or from WHSmiths.

Also direct from Moremags  for either the mag or to take out a subscription to your favorite one.

The video can be found here at ...

 Papercraft Essentials 145 (PE145) - Safari Friends

There are so many things that you can do with this fun stamp set and it will be suitable for lots of age groups.

I fussy cut the characters out for several of my cards and added them with foam pads underneath to give depth to my design.

But you could stamp the scene direct to card and sue the masking techniques instead.

But whatever you do have fun

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

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:

• S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A
• S6-002  5x7 Matting Basics B
• S5-285 Iron Romance
• SEL-007 Blistered Embossing Folder
• SCP-005 Odacious Orange 
• SCP-009 Golden Glow
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts 
• Glitter from Glitter Magic 
• Cream Card from Papermill Direct

Instructions:

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

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