Trellis Cards - Variation One

 Hi Everybody,

Today I am sharing a 

Trellis Card  - Variation One 

that has been made with a handmade panel for the back. 

I really enjoy making my own background in this way and you can get so much variation in the finished card and I show you in the video how I get the look.

I got the idea for the ink smoosher from NBCards on YouTube and it is such a simple concept but so effective.

I have added this video to a Playlist called Trellis Cards and that will share with you many ways to create different looks with this simple design.

The card is easy to make and yet stands out from the crowd because of its unusual design.  

It is a style that has been around for a ling time ... I am just late getting on the bus !!

But I hope you enjoy the video and will come back for more as I have more ways to make trellis cards coming up in future videos.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Pocket Card & Variations

 Hi Everybody,

Today I am starting a new min series and I am re-visiting some old videos in the process.
I am going to make cards from one basic shape and give the old videos  a new lease of life.

Pocket Card

I have not bought anything extra, I have just used things that I already have in my crafting stash.

I have used the same die set throughout for my decorations and it was released a long time ago from my Nested Circles Collection 

The first picture is a complete pocket card and the video will show you how to get this look.

Pocket Card & Variations

You could also simply leave the flaps loose and decorate the inside with the detailed layer if you prefer. Thus giving you two variations to use 

Side Fold Card

These next two cards are with the fold at the side, and it could be on either side.

I have used the die cut as a detailed lacey layer  that you can see through...

Top Fold Card

... and this one has the fold at the top using the detailed layer at the bottom to hold the card upright.

I have used a 300 gsm card, but if yours is lower than that the you may need to glue two detailed layers together for the strength to hold the card base upright.

This gives you three more variations on the theme to add to your arsenal.

This lilac card has the two flaps going in opposite directions but the card will still stand on its own.

For this I have cut the largest die to create a base, and I have added that behind the detailed layer,  to give this layer a more solid look.

But whichever way you decide to do this it will give you a really pretty card to send to your recipient, male or female and what ever the occasion. 

I hope you enjoy the video 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs x

Michele Coffey - Winner

 Hi Everybody,

It's grey and dull here today and I don't know if it will brighten up any, but here's hoping it will.

I am having great trouble walking at present and so I doubt if Ruby will get her walk today.
 I have an appointment with the doctor best week and so I am hoping they will be able to sort things out for me. First thing in the morning is really painful and getting up stairs takes me ages ... thank the lord for banister rails is all I can say !!!!

The draw has been done for the Spellbinders Set 3 and this time I am hoping it will be claimed.
The. name today is 

Michele Coffey

so could you send me your postal address lease to

christina@card-making-magic.com

and I will get it sent off to you straight away. Please let me know that you have it safely and I hope you enjoy playing with it when it arrives.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Spellbinders Set 3

 Hi Everybody

Here is another chance to win the Spellbinders Set 3 that was not claimed the other week .and it is a lovely die and stamp set with an embossing folder.

You can make some beautiful designs with this set and make it work in your own personal collections. 

So if this is something that you would like to have then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of this post with your

  FULL NAME

Then be sure to come back and check if your name is shown as the winner over the weekend. 

You will have 72 hours in which to claim the prize.

More tomorrow…

Hugs xx

Using Scraps ...

Hi Everybody,

This card has been created from left over pieces of gold card.

I used brushed gold, glitter gold and bright gold at the bottom and cut them into equal panels before adding them to another panel.

I wrapped gold twine around this and then added it to my base card,  whcih is an A6 size, with foam tape to raise it up.

I cut the butterfly from the bright gold card and some parchment and added that to the top of the twine along the bodyline.

The sentiment is also bright gold.

The panels where too big for the first card, but the bits I trimmed off I made into another card.

I also found some left over gold embossed parchment, and I tore that into a strip for the front of my card.

That sits under the small panels that have been added to some more parchment.

From the bright gold I cut one strip and several dots to add to the front for decoration.

 I also cut some leaf shapes to add to the small gold panels.   

The sentiment is from an old Card Making Magic release. 

Another great way to use up any odds and ends you may have lying about and it saves you money in the process.

Plus it is far more satisfying then tossing them into trash can

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx