Three Winners Today ...

Hi Everybody,

Good morning to you all on this bright and cheerful morning and I am up with the lark today and the draw has been done already.  Three names have been chosen at random to win the cards on offer from yesterday and they are ....

June Horrocks 

Kricket

Annamieke

I need each of you to email me your postal address please to 

christina@card-making-magic.com

and the cards will be on their way to you.

I don't know which one you will get so I hope you will like the one that you get.

Shabby Chic ...

This is a video that I added some time ago and it features some of the Shabby Chic cards that I made. I added it into the section Cards to Inspire You and this was part eight.
The reason I am adding it again is to encourage you to watch because all the cards that are in this video I will be giving away over the next few weeks.

The only thing I don't have from that film is the tag as that was given away in another FF but I am sure that there will be something there to catch your eye and there will be eleven cards on offer over eleven weeks 

I will add the pictures individually and then you can leave your comments.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx 

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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