Come and Join Me - Free Craftalong

 Hi Everybody,

Craft Stash are hosting a Craftalong for you to have some fun and join in and make some pretty things.
 It's free to join in but you will need to be a member of the Craft World Club and that too is free to join. You will meet many people with the same ideas and likes as you, and there are competitions and giveaways that you can enter.
 It's a great place to share inspiration and add your own makes at the same time.

 So tomorrow

Wednesday 20th January at 2pm you can join me at Craft Stash and we will be using the new Heart Box Die Set.

I will be sharing how I decorate any of my boxes and making them extra special.

Flowers, Ribbons and pearls will be the order of the day so please come along and join mw at 2pm

See you then

Hugs xx

Making Vases from Die Cuts

Hi Everybody,

As promised I have now completed the video that shows how I made the style of vase shown from die cuts.

I have used the Pentagon Bauble Easel to make the shape and this one has been painted in Arteza Metallic Blue and then dry brushed with gold

But while I was making another vase I thought it would be a good idea to show all three sizes that can be had from the dies

And so this photos shows you all the sizes side by side.

I kept to one basic colour scheme for effect, and I gave them a coat of clear gloss varnish and let them dry. 

They can all be displayed together as one collection, or kept individual for flowers. 

They are not waterproof though so only add faux lowers to them .I know they won't be around for a lifetime and they are not going to become family heirlooms, but I had fun making them and they do look kind of pretty on my shelf

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Winner

 Hi Everybody,

Today dawns bright and clear even if it is cold and a bit damp. Ruby and I will wrapping up good and warm and we will  be going for a little walk along the sea front later. My walking is getting much better as long as I don’t over do it, and rest once I get back home. It’s just nice to get out in the fresh air and look at the sea again.

The draw from yesterday’s offer has been done and the name this week is 

Maggie Gardner

Would you email me your postal address please to

christina@card-making-magic.com

and I will get it in the post to you straight away. Please let me know when it arrives with you and I hope you enjoy playing with your gift.

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Sew Crafty

 Hi Everybody,

Todays offering is for all of you who love to sew either for your self or your family and friends or you like to make cards for people who sew.

This kits comprises of dies, stamps and embossing folder and it is really cute at the same time

There is no video to go with this offer but it speaks for itself and I am sure you would enjoy playing with this 

So if this is something that you would like then all you need to do is leave me a comment under the blog post. You must ad your FULL NAME though as that makes it far easier to identify the correct winner.

If you do add your comment then please be sure to come back and check over the weekend to see if your name is listed as the winner. You will have 72 hours to claim if and if you don't then it will be withdrawn and offered again at a later date. 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx.

Be Yourself ...

 Hi Everybody,

Todays card is created from  some Altenew dies and pink glitter card, and the overall effect is vibrant and cheerful

I did an ink smooshed background behind the die cut panel.

The panel is made from the two dies that go to make up the Layered Plaid

There are several looks you can get with this die cut simply by changing the colours of the card that you use

And of course the same applies to the flower.

I added one of the Card Making Magic Pearl flourishes along the side just to add that finishing touch.

I got my dies quite some time ago from Sevenhills Crafts but I don't know if they are still available to purchase.

The glitter card is from Craft Stash along with the flourish 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx