Easter Weekend 2020

Hi Everybody,

The weather is glorious here in the North West and  Ruby and I went for our  usual walk along the promenade .  On this beautiful Easter weekend there was only us there.

This was part of our walk looking along the prom towards the Tower, everything was deserted and it is so sad.

Normally this road would be full of traffic and people making their way for fun and games into town or going on the Pleasure Beach which you can just see .

The second picture is from the same spot just looking the other way and there's not a soul in sight

It is usually full of people on bikes, roller skates, with babies in pushchairs and of course the dog walkers. 

Children laughing and calling to each other as they make their way to the sand to build castles 

Many other countries are in the same position and I feel so sorry for people who are suffering at this time.

And so grateful to the people who are keeping the country ticking over just by going to work. Stay Safe all of you

I wonder how long it will take to get back to a normal kind of life and if  we will ever recover from the effects of Covid 19

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Winner

Hi Everybody,

I hope you are all still well and safe and making the most of the beautiful weather. I'm making this a short post today so that I can take Ruby out early in case it should get too hot for her.

So the draw has been done and the winner this week is ...

Jennifer Barnett

would you email me your postal address please to

christina@card-making-magic.com

and it will be on the way to you, but please remember that there is no card with the magazine ... soreeeee !!

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Tonic Die Set

Hi Everybody,

This weeks offer is for the magazine Die Cutting essentials and the "Sending Love" die set that came with it.

A really useful die to have in your collection to create little pockets for the front or inside of your cards, that you can tuck a personal greeting into if you wishes

There is a video to show how I used it but the card is not available with the offer    DCE 61 Tonic Die Set 

I must have had two of these magazines in my craft room and one of them went a while ago along with the card. 

And then in a tidying up process I found this copy and so that is why this is being offered to you now - minus the card.

But if you would like this die then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post with your FULL NAME and from those comments one name will be drawn and the winner announced over the weekend.

So be sure to come back and check if you are the winner

More tomorrow ...

Hugs x

Simply Cards & Papercraft - Wild Flowers

Hi Everybody,

This months Simply Cards & Papercraft will be in the shops this week on the 9th April and it has a lovely offer to go with it that is sure to delight you.

There is a 20 piece stamp set of beautiful floral/leaf  designs and some really lovely sentiment verses to go with it.

Couple that with a coordinating stencil and you have the means to create your own backgrounds and toppers that will blend together.

The video will show you some of the ways in which I have used this set and I am really happy with all the samples

So sit back and relax for a little while as you watch the video and I really hope you enjoy it.

Please consider subscribing to my YouTube Channel by clicking the button that is shown at the end of the video or on my channel and if you click the notification bell also you will be notified every time I up load a new video.

These are just some of the ways you can help my channel to grow and lets YouTube know that you enjoy this kind if video.  Also by clicking the "like" button near the video  and watching the adverts for 30 seconds helps me too. 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Beautiful Boxes

Hi Everybody,

With the A5 Nested Rectangles Set you can make no end of boxes in different sizes to suit most things that a crafter would like to add to them

Add a silk scarf, gloves, perfume, soaps, candles, handkerchiefs, craft goodies or even ... chocolates

For this one I have added the pretty Poinsettia Wrap around the box and then dressed it with a big silk ribbon and bow.

Perfect for any time of year and any occasion, and the choice of size is yours with this set of dies.

You can even alter the style of box to suit your needs too.

Have fun and decorate them any way you want with stencils, stamps or just colours but remember that boxes will cost you a lot more in the shops than making your own

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx