Tuesday Tutorial - Arched Diamonds

Hi Everybody,

As you build your collection of dies it is good idea to add one large statement piece, and with that one die there is so much variation that can be done

For todays card I have used such a die to show you different ways to alter your design.  

I have used the Arched Diamonds from Spellbinders along with the Border Sentiments for both cards and varied them in colour and style one for men and the other for women 

It is quite a large die and will make a perfect focal point for your creations

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S4-591 Arched Diamonds
• S4-512 Border Sentiments
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• Card
• Flowers
• Ribbons
• Pearls
• Glitter
• Distress Ink

Instructions:

With white card create a top folded base that measures 5x7" in landscape

Cut a smaller mat in deep turquoise and another smaller one in white to leave narrow borders around each edge

Layer these panels onto the base

With the die cut the white card twice and ink through the die before removing the card.

Add foam pads to the back in strategic places so that they can not be seen from the front

Layer these two panel onto the base layers

Die cut the Happy Birthday from the border sentiments three times and glue together for strength

Add to the card front where you would like them

I have kept this version clear of flowers for a more masculine card.

For this version I have used the 5x7 in portrait and made the layers in pink and white and embossed the smallest white panel

I have used just one die cut and added it across the card with pink ribbon around it.

The triple bow has flowers in the centre and a pearl flourish adds the extra touch.

The addition of the flowers, ribbons and pearls give it a more feminine look

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Shapeabilities Art Deco Arched Diamond Etched Dies	Shapeabilities Heart & Home Bordered Sentiments Etched Dies	Wild Orchid Crafts	Frilly Flourish Swirl - White Pearl
Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue	PICK & MIX	Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

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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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