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Hi Everybody,   

Having an Alphabet in your crafting stash to me is an absolute necessity.

It means that you can add any name, date or occasion that you want to you cards.

The other benefit is that you can get two for the price of one on any  of your designs, and having the lower case of the same upper case die set is a bonus and will extend what you can do for your creations

For these cards I have used the cut out word from this pink back ground  to create the second card.

The negative piece has made the other and both look equally as good as each other.

They are both in a landscape slimline design and will fit into a standard six envelope

And these two have been created from polka dot card

Using the letters on another card.

For these I have used the lower case alphabet with upper case “ Y” and I love the look.

More tomorrow…

Hugs xx

Beautiful Birdcage

Hi Everybody,

These next card are featuring the Birdcage in some different ways to show it's versatility and make sure you get plenty of bang for your bucks. 

I have shown these cards before but it is a die collection that is well worth revisiting for the things you can do with it. 

For this one I have cut the birdcage and simply added it, along with some of the birds to a card front. 

The flowers are from another set and the background is just ink blended to give a soft and subtle look

Here I have cut the panel four times and turned it into an actual birdcage and filled it with mulberry flowers for a really feminine look. 

The ribbon and pearl string bring the tops together to form the cage and I have created a base to stand it on.

Create the cage in mirror card for a metallic look to yours and add some of the birds inside instead of the flowers.

It would make a really lovely wedding day ornament when done in the bridal colours.

For this card I cut the top off the birdcage and used that part of it to make the umbrella, creating a handle from the bottom of the birdcage

I used a stamp set to create the rain drops.

Glossy accents have also been used as they leave a raised effect that looks like water. 

I was really pleased with this card and it looks nothing like a birdcage either.

The stamp set I used was one that came free with a magazine a good few years ago.

For this card I used the same top of the birdcage an turned it upside down and filled it with flowers from the Landmark Collection for another feminine look 

All really easy to make and show you at least four ways to use the dies.

And this one has a video that goes with it so I hope you will enjoy watching it even if you saw it first time around.

Umbrella Card  Just another way to use your birdcage die set.

More tomorrow  ...

Hugs xx

Perfect Christmas Rose

Hi Everybody,

This pretty die and stamp set is called the 
Perfect Christmas Rose
but it can be used all year round for beautiful results. 

I have used water colours on the flowers, and you could use any of your favourite mediums, and they have been added with foam tape to vary the heights.

I have added some pale pink pearls to the designer paper and the sentiment has been backed onto some parchment.

Mine is for a birthday but it would suit any occasion as well as Christmas.

This is a card I made last year and the reason  I am showing it to you again is because Craft Stash have a special offer on their website of 50% off the die set making it a bargain for your own stash 

 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Winner

 Hi Everybody,

Its another bright sunny day here ..... whether it stays that way is any bodies guess but Ruby and I will be braving the woods in a little while for a nice bracing walk.

 Poor Ella, the kitten, has to stay at home.

They are getting on really well at present and have even started to play together just a little. 

Ruby enjoys being outside, and so does Ella, but I am worried that Ella will jump over the 6ft garden wall and get lost.

 I tend to keep her in unless I am out with her to keep a check on her. She eyes up that wall every time I let her out and one day she is going to have a go at getting over it. 

The draw for the beautiful French Chic Stamp Set has been done and the name today is 

Dawn Easter

would you email me please with your postal address to 
christina@card-making-magic.com

and I will get the pack in the post to your straight away.

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

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - French Chic

Hi Everybody,

A very up to date stamp and embossing folder set is up for grabs today and they are bought to you by Crafters Companion

The embossing folder is lovely and will make some stunning backgrounds for your designs. Try Letter pressing if to see what you get.

It also comes with the Creative Stamping magazine and that is full of ideas and inspiration for you to browse.

Grab a cuppa while you sit and relax for a little while, and enjoy your read.

 So if this is something you would like to wing its way to your house then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of this post with your FULL NAME.

No full name then no entry into the draw. Be sure to come back over the weekend and see if it is your name that is shown as the winner.  Good Luck !!

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx