Spring / Summer Stamp & Die Set

Hi Everybody,

Today I have a short video for you and in this I have created two cards using the Spring/Summer Stamp & Die Set.

I stamped the flowers I wanted to add to my card and then coloured them in. I used Alcohol Markers but you can use your favourite medium

The video takes you thought the process of making two cards and that was because I had quite a lot of flowers left over.

Always a good idea to stamp extra while you have the things for stamping out on our desk. The extras will always come in handy ion the future.

So let the video show you how I got my cards created and I hope you will enjoy it. It's not a long one so you won't get bored !!

All my collections are available at   Craft Stash  and they are continuing their deliveries of all crafting supplies throughout this sad and confusing time of lock down. 

Just stay home and stay safe and enjoy crafting while the opportunity presents itself. 

All too soon you may be back at work.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Layered Florals

Hi Everybody,

Today's card is created from a set from Card Making Magic and I have made some really pretty cards using this Layered Florals  Die and matching Stamp Set

For the background I have used texture paste that I coloured with some Distress Ink and the word YOU has been embossed in clear powder to make it shine and stand out.

Its is a 5x7 card created with another Complete Card & Box Die Set and although not shown the box to this is done in the gold card

Please remember that if you are running short of any crafting items that Craft Stash are still operating a full service and anything you order will be delivered to your door.

Always good to know in this time of lock down when we can't go out. 

And the same thing applies to magazines ... take out a subscription and always be sure of getting your favourite one delivered to your door each month

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

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