Spellbinders Water Lilies Strip

Hi Everybody,

Today I am going to show you three different cards made using the same die set and each is very intricate and pretty in its own right,  This is the Water Lilies Strip from Spellbinders and the die is in three pieces. One central patterned piece and two separate cutting edges

This means that you can choose to  leave the pattern in the card by omitting the cutting edges or choose one edge and cut that with the patterned piece or do as I have done for the this card

For the first card I have simply used all three pieces to remove the die cut from the card and then added them, with foam pads beneath, as separate panels to the front of a layered 5x7 base

For this second card I have create a tent fold card in 5x7 and then added one cutting edge and the patterned die to the outer part

From white and pink patterned paper I have created layers to add to the left of the card and lined the inside to match

I have tied ribbon around the left panels and add a pearl string, a bow and a centre piece for the knot

The words are layered up to give thickness and the top layer is in black

The last card has had the die placed into  the centre of the A4 card to add the pattern

I cut one extra die cut patterned layer to add to the top of this for strength

Then other blue panels have been cut for back and front and embossed and the sentiment added to the front of the card

So with just one die set you can have three totally different looking cards and I am sure that you will come up with many more ways to use this versatile die

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

5x7 Matting Basics A	5x7 Matting Basics B	Shapeabilities Art Nouveau Water Lilies Strip Stacey Caron Etched Dies	A4 Adhesive Foam
Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue	Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine	Embossing Folders Donna Salazar Designs Medallion

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Card Winner ...

Hi Everybody,

It's a bit cloudy here today but still pleasant enough to take Ruby into Witch Wood for a walk this morning along with Dougal and Vickie

The draw for yesterdays turquoise card has now been done and the name chosen this week is you ...

Sue MacFall 

could you email me your postal address please to:

christina@card-making-magic.com

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

Please let me know when it arrives with you and I hope you will like it when it does.

Next week I have three cards to give away to three winners so be sure to pop back and see which they are and if you would like to have one of them

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie 016 - Turquoise Thanks

Hi Everybody,

This turquoise Thank You card is on offer today and you can send it on or keep it for your self.

It has some wide satin ribbon around the centre with a lovely diamante dazzler over the knot.

If you would like to have this card then all you need to do is leave me a comment and from those comments a name will be drawn

I am happy to send the card wherever you are, even if you have won one before.

But please come back and check if it is your name that is shown in tomorrows blog post as the winner

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Spellbinders Curled Grace Ovals

Hi Everybody,

Today I am joining forces with Olga Direktorenko and in this collaboration video we have each made a shaped floral card.

I have tried to use an unusual shape for mine and in the video I show you how to fold the card to get the same look

It's not new it has been around for many years and I did this in a video about six years ago now.

But this will refresh your memory if you tried it then and show you a new idea if you didn't

It is really easy to do and you can dress it up any way you like.

But if you add this many flowers to it then the chances are you will need to make a box for it even though it will fold flat.

I think it looks really attractive and would look good for any occasion.

Here is the  Spellbinders Curled Grace Ovals video for you to view

There is space on the back or the inside of the card for you to add your own verse or sentiment ... or even a note to the recipient if that is what you want to do.

But whatever you do have fun making it and leave both Olga and I a comment if you have popped along for a visit.

Here is the link to Olga Direktorenko - Flower Cart    to see what she has designed for you. 

Her Cards are so elegant and  this one is no exception  and well worth a visit

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Nestabilities Amazing Paper Grace Vintage Elegance Becca Feeken Curled Grace Oval Etched Dies	Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine	PICK & MIX	A4 Adhesive Foam
Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue	Doves	Wild Orchid Crafts	Chameleon Glitter

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Water Colour Wednesday . Blue Flower

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is created with the gift that came free with Simply Cards and Papercraft 160

I did a video using this Hydrangea Set set in February for another way to use the stencil that came in the collection

For this card I have created a background with shaving foam and then coloured the stamped flower with water colours

I used a glue pen on the petals and then covered them with silver foil.

The outline to the flower has been done in a pale grey to shadow it and make it stand out from the background a little.

Apology ...

Now before I close todays post I have an apology to make to everybody .... and that is with regards to the floating cup I featured a while ago.

I promised to make a video on how I made this when I was given this pretty tea set by my daughter.

I took out one cup and one saucer to complete the one shown.

Then I put the rest back in the box and put it somewhere safe until I was ready to use it. And now that time has come .... and it's so safe even  I can't find it !!

I wonder how many are nodding at me now knowing that you have done the same thing ????  So once I DO find it I will do a video to show the process.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx