Using left overs ...

Hi Everybody,

A little while ago I made some plaid backgrounds and after trimming down the panel I had quite a few strips of left over pieces that could be used on another card.

I never throw these bits away, as you never know when they will come in handy again.

And these two card are the perfect opportunity to use them up.

This one has been layered onto some silver mirror card, spare glitter card and added to an embossed panel.

Waste Not, Want Not.

 I have used other left over die cuts that are on my desk to finish the card and I really like the result of this one.

On this card I have used a butterfly from the Butterflies and Lace collection and this has been cut in Silver mirror card.

I have used the same card to once more back the plaid strip that was left over. 

By using up the left overs and paper pads that we already have,  we can always get a lot more cards, and for me they go into my charity box.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Using Up Papers ...

Hi Everybody,

These are some cards that I made from another paper pack that I have in my stash and this one is for the RSPB.

This is part of my personal challenge to use up the  papers I have in my craft room.

 There are some really pretty papers in this pack and I made loads of cards,  plus I still have lots of paper left to make even more.

These four are all A6 size and will fit into a standard sized envelope so easy on the postage.

As well as the papers there are toppers and sentiment strips in there for you to cut up and add to the design.

It is amazing how far these paper packs will stretch and of course these cards will all go to fill up my charity box.

Just to be a little different I made this one into an easel card but it is still an A6 size.

I have lots of paper packs to use up. but eventually I will and I will show you what I make as I go through them.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Gail Knapton - Winner

Hi Everybody,

Still enjoying this beautiful weather ? Or has it got a bit too much for you. I can remember a time when I would lie in the sun for hours and get a glorious suntan ... but not any more. I get bored now and it is far too hot for me to sit still in. Ruby doesn't like it either and she prefers to stay in the cool indoors. 

Ella on the other hand finds the sunniest spot and lies in it until I call her in again.

I have done the draw for the gift on offer on Friday and the name this week is

Gail Knapton

Would you email me with your postal address please to
christina@card-making-magic.com
and I will get it in the post to you.

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

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Spring Garden

 Hi Everybody,

Todays offering is from me ... Card Making Magic ... and it is the Spring Garden set.

This consist of an A4 stamp set of images and sentiments and covers lots of occasions you may need.

There are also some blackboard papers with it that have verses or sentiment written on them and they will make a complete card front for you.

Inside the magazine there are lots of ideas on how to use the set as well as other things you may like to try.

There are two magazines with this offering so plenty for you to get stuck into if you are the winner.

So all you need to do is leave me your comment at the end of the post with your FULL NAME and then be sure to come back on Sunday and see if you are the winner whose name will be shown in the blog post.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Variations ...

 Hi Everybody,

Continuing on from yesterdays Monochrome theme I wanted to show you the difference between a one colour card and one with several colours.

Both cards have used the same flower die set but look completely different.

This is the Sulfur Cosmos flowers from Altenew teamed with my Simply Dots Embossing folder.

I think this card looks elegant in a beautiful shade of grey, and with the appropriate sentiment it could be for any occasion and any gender.  

This is the same die but with various shades of pink for the flowers and of course green for the leaves.

I have added black for the flower centres and they have been covered with Glossy Accents to give shine

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx