Flowers, Ribbons and Pearls

September 03, 2023

Samantha Dawkins - Winner

Hi Everybody,

What a surprise this late weather is and today it is gorgeous. After all that rain it is very welcome and Ruby and I will be out for a walk later today. Ella was out in the garden just as soon as we got up and she loves sunning herself out there where it is safe and she cannot get lost.

So the draw has been done and the name this week is

Samantha Dawkins

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

I am also adding in one of the little glue bottle pins that I have made and I hope you like it.
Please be sure to let me know that you have it ok and I enjoy playing with the Spring Garden Set

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

September 01, 2023

Friday Freebie - Spring Garden

HI Everybody,

Todays offering is from Card Making Magic and it is the A4 stamp set and the blackboard panels.

You will also get the magazine which is full of inspiration for you and a bonus mag " A Year Of Cards" with even more ideas for all year round

So if you would like this gift then all you need to do is lave me a comment at the end of the post to be in with the chance to win.

You must leave me your FULL NAME as it easier then to find the correct winner.

Be sure to come back to the blog on Sunday and see if you are shown as the winner as I have no way of contacting you if you don't and the prize will be offered again at a later date if it is not claimed

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

August 30, 2023

Alternate Stitched Dies.

Hi Everybody,

This is a set that was released a while ago but makes a useful addition to your collection but here is a useful reminder of what they can do.

Each pack of dies has approximately 16/ 18 in it and so there is a lot of variation that you can create with your die cuts.

The card to the right has used the squares to create a different kind of look to the shaker element.

I have added small seed beads to the shaker box but just enough to hear them rattle when the card is shaken.

Too many and you wouldn't get the same effect.

Here is the link to the video .... Alternate Stitched Squares

For this card I have used the circles and the squares together and I have splattered the front with white paint.

The flower has also been created using just the circle dies and the effects is very pretty.

I will be doing this again for other flowers as they can be as larges or as small as you want to make them .

Here is the link to this video ...Circles & Squares

I hope you enjoy them both.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

August 29, 2023

Butterfly Blossoms

Hi Everybody,

I hope you have had a good Bank Holiday weekend despite the poor weather.

Ruby and I went for a walk this morning and got wet as it started with that very fine drizzle that soaks you before you know where you are.

I wanted to share some more cards from the Butterfly Blossoms Paper Pack as this is such a gorgeous collection.

This card is an Easel card and it was so easy to do using the pre cut shapes.

I added a video on this collection awhile ago and here is the link again in case you missed it ...

Butterfly Blossoms Paper Pack

This card has been created with the silver foiled butterfly in the paper pack laid over the dark pink one before adding it to the paper background

The sentiment is also from the pack and that has been raised on foam pads.

It is a 5x7 card with the fold at the top and I have layered it with some of the card also from the paper pack.

This pack can be adapted to any size card you are making, and very easily with the pre-cut shapes, you can create a different look for your designs

I have another paper pack coming out soon that is gorgeous and will also make some beautiful cards for you very easily.

So keep an eye out for that one and I will be sure to show you some of the makes from the pack nearer the time.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

August 25, 2023

Craft Stash End of Summer Hop

Hi Everybody,

There is no Friday Freebie this week as I am taking part in a YouTube Hop with the Craft Stash Co-Brands and Design team members.

We are hoping that you will join us as there are sure to be some good ideas in all the videos that you can view.

The aim of the hop is to share some inspiring videos with you all and allow you to grab a bargain too.

If you can watch all the videos listed below that would be great and if you like and comment that would be even better.

Maybe you will meet someone new to you and if you aren't already then why not subscribe to our channels and click the notification bell and then you will always be aware when a new video is uploaded.