Tuesday Tutorial - Acanthus Leaf Card Front

Hi Everybody,

This pretty card is created with a relatively new die from Spellbinders and this is an A2 size. To make this one I have started with the card front itself and worked my way back to make the base at the end.  The overall effect is very pretty in shades of lilac and purple

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S4-586 Acanthus Leaf Card Front
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• Flowers and Dazzler from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Glitter from Glitter Magic
• Ribbon from Mei Flower
• Dusty Concord Distress Ink
• Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue

Instructions:

With both dies from the Acanthus Leaf cut one panel in white and ink through the die before removing the card (I used Dusty Concord)

Add foam tape to the back of the die cut in areas that cannot be seen from the front

Add this to some text paper

Layer this panel onto some darker purple paper and leave a border around the edge the size you want it to be

The paper that I have used is  called Vintage Notes and is available in the Poundland Shops in the UK

There are 32 sheets of 200 gsm paper with some lovely designs 

Wrap these with some white ribbon and secure on the back

Tie a small bow for the front

Stamp and heat emboss the sentiment of your choice

Now you can create the base card to add these layers too and make it the size that you want it to be

The flowers I have used are from left to right:

Heather, Anemone, Chrysanthemum, Tulips, Roses and Rosebuds

Add to the left of the card and tuck the sentiment in place with the flowers

Add the Dazzler to the bow

Dot the flowers with some glue and sprinkle with glitter

Line the inside of the card with the same papers for a really pretty look.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Card Creator Renaissance Acanthus Leaf Etched Dies	Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue	Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine	PICK & MIX
Baby Bling Pearl Purple 100 Count	FLAT BACK PEARLS IN A DIAMOND CIRCLE Model: MKX-657	Chameleon Glitter	Wild Orchid Crafts
Tim Holtz Distress Ink November bundle	Ink Daubers

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Spellbinders Fabulous Fretwork

Hi Everybody,

Todays card has all the hallmarks of me ... with Flowers, Ribbons and Pearls added to a very pink card.

This die is so pretty and it is called Fabulous Fretwork and it is one of the newer dies to Spellbinders

I have made a video to show you the process and it can be seen here 

Spellbinders Fabulous Fretwork 

 I have used it to make the background to both of the featured cards.

I used circle dies and a tags die to create the sentiments and the stamps are free with the magazines

In the video I make both of these cards to emphasise that a change of  sentiment, shape and colour can make it suitable for any occasion

And it is easy to recreate so have a look at the dies you have and maybe you have one that you can use on your own cards in this way.

I hope you enjoy the video and like the cards and there is a lot more on the way.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Shapeabilities Fabulous Fretwork Rouge Royale by Stacey Caron Etched Dies	Nestabilities Lacey Circles Etched Dies	Nestabilities Standard Circles LG Etched Dies	Wild Orchid Crafts
Chameleon Glitter	Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue	Flat Backed Embellishments	Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
Embossing Folders Donna Salazar Designs Medallion	PICK & MIX

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Safari Friends Papers

Hi Everybody,

Last week I did a video using the free gift with  Papercraft Essentials 145 - Safari Friends  and I created a background for the card that was made in the film

But inside the magazine is the chance for you to download six free papers that will compliment the stamps. There are three with Zebra prints on the left ... some have roses on them then there is a grass pattern and the other two are giraffe markings in two different shades

Using these papers and the stamps plus a few embellishments from my stash I have made some cards

For this one I have used the Zebra Print with the roses and it is a 5x7

 I have made into a more feminine design with the  addition of some lace and ribbon to the pattern,

The sentiment and frame are from the free gift with another magazine that I also featured last week

This one is more male themed with both the Giraffe papers layered on top of each other.

I distressed the edges and then inked it with Antique Linen and wrapped the edge of it with string.

The little paw prints are dotted around the front and I added the Lion and Tiger to the sentiment panel

On this card I again used two papers and layered them together.

I stamped the branches onto the background and then fussy cut some of the grass and added it in two payers onto the bottom of the card with foam between the layers

The Giraffes neck has been cut so that I could extend it and add the sentiment

The sentiment divides the two papers here and has been added with foam pads underneath to give dimension

I have used silver mirror card to back the Zebra Paper.

I used a 160 GSM smooth paper to print the papers onto as that gives a better feel to them and layers better as you make the card.

The magazine is on sale in the shops and supermarkets now or direct from this link ...

  PE145-Safari Friends

and the papers are free to download. 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Card Winner ...

Hi Everybody,

It is a beautiful day here and later  we are taking Ruby out walking. But before that I have work to do and choosing the winner of yesterdays pretty card is one of my jobs. Well that has now been done and the name chosen at random this week it YOU  !!

CASCRAFTY ...

please can you email me your postal address to 

christina@card-making-magic.com

and the card will be on its way to you

I hope that you will like it and please let me know when it arrives with you.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

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