Shaped Cards

 Hi Everybody,

Todays is another video with the Butterfly Trials Collection. These are also shaped cards but these have the join at the top of the wings and not the side fold pones from last week.

They are also the ones that where created on the Facebook Live earlier this month and I have added this video here so that you don't miss out in case you missed that show.

I hope you enjoy the video with another way to use the dies 

There are still lots more ideas on how to get the most from this beautiful and versatile die set and if you purchased it then I hope you have enjoyed playing with it as much as I have

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Never Stop Dreaming

Hi Everybody,

Todays cards is created with the Altenew Kit called Never Stop Dreaming that was available earlier this year.

 I have used the layering stencils in the kit to colour the flowers

This is such an easy way to get some colour into your designs especially if you are not a fan of actually colouring.

I used blending brushes for the flowers and also for the background stencil and it was  a pleasure to create.

The black lines on the background panel are created with fine liner pen for added interest, and I dotted some sequins around to finish it off.

The sentiment strip is from Craft Stash and there are others words to choose from depending on what you need. But once the sentiment is stamped it is easy enough to use the matching die to cut them out.

Another pretty card that could suit any occasion.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Altenew & Arteza

Hi Everybody,

This lovely card is created with the Altenew Project Life kit from last year and I have layered each of the  floral die cuts with foam pads to give added interest.

I love the subtle colours of the flowers and the background and I did an ink smooshing effect with Speckled Egg and Antique Linen Distress Inks to give me the gradient look.  

 I added the panel to a 3-D embossing folder from another kit and I was very happy with this look once it as fully dried.

The sentiment strip is from Craft Stash and is one of their new Creative Craft Products called 

Ultimate Ribbon Sentiments

I dotted it with orange sequins to tie in with the flowers and the look is very pretty. The finished cards is 6x6 and it would suit any occasion if you swapped out the sentiment.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

 

Winner

Hi Everybody,

The weather is being very kind for this Bank Holiday weekend .... so far, and I am hoping it stays this way for a lot longer.  Ruby and I have been out this morning but we will go out again later for another run around and hopefully that will settle her for the evening.

I have done the draw for the Bee Happy die and Stamp set from yesterday and the name this week is 

MaryJean Smith

would you email me your postal address please to 
christina@card-making-magic.com
and I will get the pack in the post to you straight away.

I hope you will enjoy playing with it and be sure to let me know that you have it safely.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx 

Friday Freebie - Bee Happy

Hi Everybody,

A really lovely die and stamp set on offer today and they come with the magazine
Die Cutting Essentials.

The die is a quality 2 piece die set from Apple Blossom that will help you to create some pretty cards.

There are lots of ideas on how to use the die inside the pages of the magazine and it is always a good time to take a break and browse through the pages.

So if this is a set that you would like to have then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the den of the post with your FULL NAME and then come back over the weekend to see if it your name that is listed as the winner.

I am happy to send the pack to you where ever you live and I hope you will enjoy it when you get it ...all I ask is that you let me know that you have it safely. 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx