Fancy Oval Mats & Layers

Hi Everybody,

For this card I weaved some white ribbon through the detailed pattern in the die cut and that just gave it another look.

I used the Oval die set from the Look At Layers Collection to form the basis of the weaving and then added it to the Rectangles layer for more dimension.

I like to play around with the die cuts and see what different looks can be achieved by adding them at varying  angles to my card base.

Colour is another way to get variation into your designs and you only have to look at nature to see the choices that you can make there. 

Thinks of some of the more unusual combinations, Yellow & Pink, Pink & Purple, Lemon & Green, and try them on your cards.

Using inks to colour white card saves you buying lots of different coloured card as card does dry out if you have had it a long time. At least with inks it stays fresh for you to use.

More tomorrow 

Hugs xx

            

         

Ruth Scott- Winner

 Hi Everybody,

Yesterday my family and I all met up in Blackpool because we had tickets to see “ Elephant Man” at the Grand Theatre. We have had them for weeks and all ten of us were really looking forward to it. Our plan was to see the play and then go for a meal afterwards and have a good get together. 

Vickie and I took the dogs to our dog sitter for the day and off we went. We struggled to find somewhere to park, but eventually we found a space and then rushed through town to get there on time. Everybody else was already there and waiting for us.

But once we got into the theatre we found out that ….. the play had been cancelled !! What ?? Apparently the cast are all sick and couldn’t perform, but we would get our money back.

We were so disappointed and we had to go the the box office to make our claim. I can’t tell you how we all felt after looking forward to it for so long. Still I hope the cast get better soon.

As for me ….. well I have now done the draw for the Seashells pack from Friday and the name today is

Ruth Scott

Would you send me your postal address please to 

christina@card-making-magic.com

and I will get it sent to you straight away. The little glue bottle pin will be inside the pack too.

Please be sure to let me know that you have them ok and I hope you will enjoy playing with the gift.

,More tomorrow…

Hugs xx

Look At Layers Collection - Ovals & Rectangles

 Hi Everybody,

The launch of the new Look at layers Collection is here and the cards that I have made are being shared with you.

Here is a video using the Ovals and Rectangles and in that I have produced four cards  which are quick and easy to do. 

These dies will work with any other collections that you have and there are lots of word or sentiment dies that can be added to the cards for any occasion.

The video is not too long but I hope it will be enjoyable for you as you relax.

                          

I have another video that is available for you to view at Craft Stash using the Circles and Squares and creating an easel card , here is the link ...

Easel Card

The collection is with Craft Stash so please use the links below to purchase as they are affiliate links and will give me a small commission at no extra cost to yourself.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Seashells by the Sea shore

Hi Everybody,

This really lovely embossing folder will cut out a shape for you ate the same time.

There is also a separate die set with "Birthday Wishes" and a stamp that says "Sending Oceans of Love"

So lots of variety there for you to create your cards, and inside the magazine you will find lots more inspiration for how to use your set. 

I am sure that you will have fun playing with this set and so if you would like to win this then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post with your FULL NAME 

You must make sure to come back and check if your name is shown as the winner as I have no way to contact you if you don't claim it. In that event it will be offered again at a later date.

The magazine is a good read so grab a cuppa as you settle down to relax and have some ME time.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Monogrammed Cards

Hi Everybody,

I have covered monochrome cards in the past where they have been just one colour for the whole card, but today I am sharing monogrammed cards using just one letter.

This one is for my eldest daughter Amanda and the other is for my youngest daughter Victoria. And I thought it was an excellent way to use  those Alphabet dies on smaller cards.

I am really pleased with the result and I am sure your recipient would be too.

I have used the solid letters and then covered them with the filigree overlays to give a lovely delicate feel to the letter.

 

You can use any flowers, leaves or shape to the background that you have in your own stash.

And the same with the embossing folders, just use any that you have. 

If you wanted to make a larger card and you also have the lower case alphabets then you can spell out the complete name

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx