Tuesday Tutorial - Tumbling Blocks

Hi Everybody,

Today I am using one of the dies from Spellbinders Designer Lene Lok 

 Here I have created two cards ... one for the boys and the other most definitely for the girls with Flowers, Ribbons and Pearls ... and Pink !!

So first the card  with a male theme and all the links are at the bottom of the page

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S2-276 Tumbling Blocks
• 5x7 Matting Basics A & B
• Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• Distress Inks in your favourite colours
• Sponges
• Flowers
• Ribbons
• Pearls
• Glitter

Instructions:

With die # 7 from Matting Basics A cut two pieces in white card to
  Create A Hinged Card

With die #7 from the B set cut another in white 

With this layer stamp the sentiment on to the top right corner and heat emboss with clear powder.

Then emboss in the brick folder

With the die and some white card cut as many of the shapes as you need. 

Stencil a pattern on to the shapes with sponges and inks while the card is still in the die.

Then ink the edges of each shape once it has been removed. 

I added in another layer with a similar colour to one of the inks I used

Add foam pads to the back of each shape

Have a practise run,  before you remove the backing, to see how you will add them to your card

When you are happy with your chosen design then go ahead and add them to the embossed layer and trim if needed then and add the layers to the base card

That one is for the men in your life
BUT ...

You can definitely pretty it up for the girls too. 

I add the shapes in a different orientation and glued ribbon across the layers before I added them to the base card. 

The colour choices are yours but this one simple die can be used for any occasion and I am sure the boys will love it too 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

White Embossed Cards

Hi Everybody,

These lovely cards have been created with a lace stamp and some white embossing powder on coloured card

They are all blue but the effect is really pretty especially with the addition of the flowers which are all from Wild Orchid Crafts

I have used two different stamps. This first one is Lace Medallion Labels from JustRite Stampers and I Inked over the design with Faded Jeans and Broken China 

I have simply stamped along the bottom edge for this one and added Glossy Accents to the words

This is the same stamp used as an all over design and again an arrangement of flowers and small leaves with dies from Spellbinders

The sentiment on this card is cut in silver and a whole bunch of leaves added too.

I have dressed all the cards with pearls as a finishing touch and they are much prettier in the hand

I am sorry but the stamp is one that I have had for some time and I cannot find a link for it.

This last one has used the Borders and Backgrounds stamp from W+9  and I have wrapped ribbon around the layer before adding it to my card 

I have added the links to the products for you to see at the end of the post.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Ruby Update

Hello Everyone,

I have not been to visit you for a little while but I have been up to mischief as usual. 

I have had a bit of an ear infection but apparently its quite common with Spaniels and I have got rather long floppy ears !!

I like to go out in the car and walking with my mum and my best friend Dougal and we have a lovely time. 

This is me sat in the drivers seat ready to take us all out for the day.

"Where we going Mum ???"

 One of the things I like to do is dig holes and with this one I think I excelled myself !!

Only joking ... but I do fit in it really well 

But after all that playing and digging,  along with barking and chasing Dougal I am tired

And so it was time to curl up for forty winks before I have my chicken dinner Mmm Mmm !

More next time ...

Hugs xx

Card Winners

Hi Everybody,

Hello to a wet and windy Blackpool today and I was going to go out dog walking this morning but I am a fair weather walker and so the walk is off. Ruby will be back tomorrow for her latest up date so I hope you will join her then.

And next week I have some really pretty cards to show you and one that is great for men in the Tuesday Tutorial and very easy to make.

Next Friday the card and gift "Give Away" begins and I have got the first five ready to go. They are listed on the winners page if you wanted to see which ones are coming up

But for now the draw for the two cards from yesterday has been done and hopefully they will find new homes this week.  I can't guarantee which one you will get but the names of the winners are ....

Bill Ali 

EFT Christine

please can you both email me to

christina@card-making-magic.com

with your postal address and the cards will be on their way to you

I hope you will like them and please let me know when you have them safe and sound.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie ... 2 Shabby Chic cards

Hi Everybody,

Today I am offering two Shabby Chic Cards and these are the last ones for now because next week I have something really good to offer you.

Both of these cards have been on the blog before and were unclaimed... for whatever reason.

So here they are again and if you would like one of them then all you need to do is leave me a comment

The card above is a 5" square and this Christmas card is quite a large one at 7" square

I am happy to send them wherever you are and all I ask is that you let me know it has arrived safely with you.

So there you have the last two Shabby Chic for a while but please pop back next week for a really special run up to Christmas

I am giving away a free gift with the card that was made with that gift.

They are from the magazine freebies but it is too expensive for me to send the actual magazine each week especially if you live overseas .... so sorry if you thought it was the magazine as well

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx