Spectacular Swirl Die Set

Hi Everybody,

This pretty hanging heart set is created with the large Heart die from the Spectacular Swirl  

I have cut them several times using both outline and the detailed die together from bright Gold card for effect

The Outline die has been cut again from white card to line two of the panels and the third one is see through.

So to make this up I spaced out three of the detailed gold hearts along my work top 

I ran the ribbon along all three panels and glued the solid white panels to two of them ... one at the top and the other at the bottom. Make the top of the ribbon into a big loop so that you can hang the hearts up.

Then add the other three detailed hearts to the top making sure everything is lined up as you glue them in place, especially on the middle two, as these you can see through.

Add ribbon bows and diamante teardrop shape to the centres and cut a fishtail at the end of the ribbons

Beautiful gift for someones Special Anniversary and decorate it with the Occasions Set and if you add it to a box it would be perfect.

Make it in Bridal colours for a Wedding and decorate with Paper Flowers

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Winner

HI Everybody,

I hope my blog post finds you all well and still finding things to craft with.

 I will be adding inspiration as I can and of course the Friday Freebie will be here to ad a little cheer each week.

The winner of this weeks gift of the card Making Magic Make It Personal Stamp Set is

Carole Eaton

would you email me your postal address please to 

christina@card-making-magic.com

and as soon as I can post this to you I will do so.

Please let me know when it arrives with you and I hope you will enjoy the stamps.

I took Ruby out for our one time a day walk and most places are closed.

My Grandson has closed his restaurant too. 

What few food shops that are open have people queuing, with doormen making sure they queue sensibly, and they are only allowing a couple of people in at any one time.

Apparently we are approaching our crisis point and so it is wise to stay home.

Keep safe and happy everybody and be kind 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Make It Personal

Hi Everybody,

Today's offering is from Card Making Magic and it came with Creative Stamping. 

It consists of a large A4 stamp set, a stencil to go with it and of course the magazine, and they will help you to make some lovely cards.

It is well worth having as there are many ideas on the stamp set for you to recreate so you may as well have a go at winning it.

All you need to do is add a comment and leave your FULL NAME.

 No full name - no entry !!

From those comments a name will be chosen as the winner and announced in a blog post over the weekend. So be sure to come back and check if it is you.

I will send the gift to you wherever you are at my expense.

Should the post offices close in this present Coronavirus situation I may have to keep them here until it passes.
 But be reassured that you will get the prize you have won so please keep entering the draw.
It will give us all something to look forward to each week.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Hi ... Fun Card

Hi Everybody,

Today's card is just for a little bit of fun and hopefully it will make you smile.

I have simply used up elements from other cards that have been lounging around on my desk.

For the base I have used the Nesting Ovals and added the die over the fold in an A4 card to keep the pieces joined and create the base.

Then I have used the same die and cut another layer to sit on the top of the base.

The other layers have just been cut in various colours using the subsequent dies from the set.

The image is one I have had printed out from the Just Inklined CD The Next Big Thing which is sadly no longer available and I have coloured it with pencils

I have added Googly Eyes to the snake and created some faux clouds behind him.
The branches are from the Beautiful Birdcage set and the links are all below should you need to view the items.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Photowall - Amazing !!

Hi Everybody,

As you all know if you have been following me for a while that I have started to do some Acrylic pouring and I am having a ball with it.
 It is certainly a way to keep the doldrums at bay even if it is a messy process

But I realise that many of you may not like the idea of it, don't have the space, the time, or the paints and don't relish the idea of being covered in paint, but would still like the look of something original and different.

Boring Bathroom Wall

Well my latest project has been my bathroom, which has one very boring wall, with only a towel holder on it.

I tried to make it a bit more interesting by adding one of my own paintings to the wall but it looked really small sitting there.

Then out of the blue I was asked by a Swedish Company called  Photowall   if I would like to try one or their products in my home and I was delighted to say
 "YES PLEASE"

I browsed their website looking for something that I liked and there are thousands of canvases, murals and wall papers to choose from.
I was really spoilt for choice. 

But eventually I found something that would look brilliant on my bathroom wall called Circling Fish.

The paper roll came in a box complete with the glue to add it to the wall and full instructions.

I also ordered the box of items to help me hang it and that consisted of  paste brush, spirit level, trimming knife, seam roller, trim guard and wall paper brush.

So with all the restrictions that are in place, due to Coronavirus, I decided that the weekend would be the perfect time to get the wall paper up. 

Bright and early on Saturday morning I was raring to go and had everything ready.
 I had cut the paper as instructed, the night before and my glue was mixed.
I added the glue to the wall in portions and hung the paper.

I did this by myself and three hours later this is what it looks like, and it was so easy to do as each strip is numbered  ...

I painted the white radiator to match and to say I am thrilled with it is an understatement.

 It looks amazing and really alters the feel of the room.

Now if you fancy a  Photowall Wallpaper  then take a good long look at their website and you too will be amazed.

Maybe you want a canvas for your home or a mural for a specific area. 

Or maybe you have a favourite photo that you would like to be turned into a canvas, mural or wallpaper, then they can do this for you too.

I urge you take your time and browse everything carefully because there is so much there to choose from and if you use this code frp2020 at the checkout then you will get a 25% discount on your purchase and this is valid until the end of April

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx