Friday Freebie 017 - Three to go ...

Hi Everybody,

This week I am giving away the three cards pictured here to three winners, but I can't guarantee which one you will get

They are all really pretty with flowers and one of them has a hatpin tucked into the display.

The petals are all sparkled with glitter and they are a small US A2 size.

They look much better in the hand so I don't think you will be disappointed with any of them

If you would like one of these cards than all you have to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post.

Please come back to see if you are the winner when the name is announced in tomorrows blog post.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Papercraft Essentials 146 - Floral Wishes

Hi Everybody,

May is now with us and the days are getting warmer and this months Papercraft Essentials 146 will be in the shops today.

The free gift is Floral Wishes and consists of an embossing folder, stamp set and three small dies

On this card I have created a background with the flowers and leaves and enclosed them in an oval frame

This idea and others can be seen on the video Papercraft Essentials 146 - Floral Wishes

This is the card created in the video with a bow background in bright colours

Very easy to do and relaxing at the same time. Card making should be fun and this free gift will help you to enjoy the process.

The magazine itself is full of useful information and ideas on getting the look that you want.

There are lots more photos of cards created with the free gift so you will never be stuck for ways to use it

So get a cuppa and enjoy the read.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Creative Dies Ovals	A4 Adhesive Foam	Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue	Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
Baby Pink Satin Ribbon - 25mm wide	Misti Stamping Tool	PICK & MIX	Wild Orchid Crafts
Chameleon Glitter

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I Know .. I Know ...

Hi Everybody,

I know it's not Christmas but this image is one that has been sitting on my desk and so I thought I would add a little water colour to her and make her into a card.

I have used some of the card stack that I bought from the £££shop as a layer on both of the base cards

The background to my image is created with a light water colour wash and then the stars added with a stencil and embossing paste

The bears have been coloured with Gansai Tambi water colours and then I added glue pen and glitter to the hats and stocking tops

The one on the left is slightly different colours for bear, mouse and background but the stars are done the same way.

On both of the card bases I rounded two opposite corners.

Both panels are cut with a stitched border die from the Stitched and Pierced Collection  from Craft Stash and there are lots of shapes for you to choose from

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

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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