Die Cutting Essentials 44 - O Christmas Tree

Hi Everybody,

This lovely Christmas tree is the exclusive gift that is with Die Cutting Essentials this month and it will be on sale tomorrow the 25th October

The featured card is just one way in which I have used the die and there are lots more that you can try.

The video will show you how I got two cards from one die cut by using the positive and negative pieces.

So there is no waste with this and you can achieve this with almost any die cut shape that you can create

Keep a look out for this pack on the shelves if this is a die that you would like to have and make some really pretty cards for the holiday season to send to family and friends

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Floral Easel card & Box

Hi Everybody,

It's many years ago that I last did a video for an

Easel card and so I have decided to up date the process in a new video.

It has been requested by some YouTube followers and I was happy to oblige.

I am very happy with the result and the matching box that I created to go with it.

I used my 6x6 Collection  and added embellishments from the new Decorative Collection

So here is the video for you to view and if you have never tried an Easel Card then give it a go ... it's easy I promise you.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Enjoy Your Day ...

Hi Everybody,

Butterflies are always a firm favourite with card makers and I love to add them to my projects too.

This cards is created with items from my own collections  and they are listed at the bottom of the page

All are available from Craft Stash and the butterflies them selves are stamped with Distress Ink onto Vellum in a soft Shaded Lilac

The Distress Ink stays wet for some time on the Vellum to give you the chance to add the embossing powder and heat set it. 

Make sure that you get the heat tool really hot and bring it to the Vellum in short bursts so as not to burn or warp it in the process

With the pearl flourishes cut them into smaller pieces so that you can add them without getting tangled up ... and you only need small swirls for the butterfly trails any way

The result is a very delicate card and I was happy with the result at the end, and it made a very pretty birthday card for a friend

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Card &Gift Winners ...

Hi Everybody,

Late start for me today but I have had a really good week. And next week is set to be even busier with videos, cards and some new designs that will be with you soon. I really enjoyed the workshop that I did last Wednesday and Steven has left me a message on the blog post to say he enjoyed the day too despite being called Pete .... and I even spelled his name wrong in the process !!

I will try not to spell these names wrong for today's winners that have been drawn from the hat this morning. You are going to get the really pretty die set from

Card Making Magic 

The names to day are ....

Anniek Dunn

and 

Isabel Guntar

please can you email me your postal address and the gifts will be on their way to you.

I hope you will enjoy them and please let me know that you have them safely.

You have 72 hours to claim the prize.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Radiant Butterflies

Hi Everybody,

The card and gift this week are the free gift from Card Making Magic 

This was given away with Die Cutting Essentials earlier this year and it is a lovely die set

The video to accompany this set is 

Radiant Butterflies and I have two of these to give away.

So if you would like to win one of them then all you need to do is leave me a comment with your FULL NAME to be in with the chance.

From those comments two names will be drawn and the winners announced in tomorrows blog post so be sure to come back and check if it is your name that is listed

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx