And the Winner Is ...

Hi Everybody,

Well are you ready for the winner of the Wild Orchid Flowers ???

The winner is ..... Carol Sue ...  and as soon as you let me have your land address  Carol I will get them in the post for you to play with.

I know you will not be disappointed with the prize and you will be adding them to lots of your projects for quite some time.

Todays card is another of the Peach Ones and this has a big Organza bow with a Dazzler in the centre.

The beautiful "Bling" is from Want2Scrap and is swirled along the centre panel.

Many of you like the product list that is now being added to the bottom of the page and have asked me how to do it for your own blogs.

Well you will need to join InLinkz and I have added a permanent link to their website in the side bar to your left ... this is what it looks like....

It is a paid for service and once you have  set up your account  then you will be able to add a supply list to the bottom of your pages ... Click the frog to go their website and take a look for your self.

But the product list looks really cool and tells others what to look for.

InLinkz is also the service that I hold my "Give Aways" with and they draw the number on a random basis so that it is fair to everyone who participates in it.

Hope that helps you in making a decision on adding it to your pages.

Hugs xx

More Peaches ...

 Hi Everybody,

These cards are made using the same Peach card that yesterdays card was created with.

And thanks to Lisa from Mermaids Crafts   I am now learning how to add a picture of the products that I have used on each card at the bottom of the page.

I thought that would be the easiest way to show you the dies and it will also give you the name and number that you need should you wish to look for the same set.

So the finished cards are 6" x 8" and to the back I have added the "A" frame so that  they can be displayed.

The large bow is Organza with a large Dazzler in the centre.

The centre of the top card is Labels 20 and I have added the matching "Bling" from Want2Scrap

I really do like this colour and the finished cards are much prettier in real life..



More tomorrow and don't forget to pop back to see if you are the winner of the beautiful flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

And if you still haven't added your name then   HERE   is the link for you ... and you have until tomorrow morning and then the winner is chosen by InLinkz

Peach and White...

Hi Everybody,

Now this card is right up my street ... it has everything I love in cardmaking ... flowers, ribbons and pearls ....

I love this card and in real life it is a stunner ... even if I do say so myself.

I have cut a white panel,  matted it with peach and then layered another white panel on top which has been embossed.

Then from the peach I have cut a 5 x 7 Matting Basics A panel and layered it with a white  5 x 7 Detailed Scallops.

They have been layered with foam tape for height

The sentiment  from JustRite stamps has been stamped and embossed  in silver on to the peach so that it sits over to the right of the panel  to leave space for the flowers.

The peach Organza ribbon was in my stash and I have added a peach coloured Dazzler to the knot... and small peach pearls along the right hand side.

The flowers, which are a mix of Roses, Tulips, Cherry Blossoms and Carnations.  They are peach and all from Wild Orchid Crafts and I have glittered the petals with Glamour Dust.

And if you would like to win some and have not entered your name then click HERE  and do it now....

Add your name and email address and leave me a comment and then I know that you have been ... and if you don't have Blog then leave the URL box Blank

The little red cross at the side of your name just means that you can delete it if you wish ... and if you enter your name more than once then please delete one of them to keep things fair for everybody.

Hugs xx

Teal and White ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays card features some more of the flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts ... and these have been made into one of my flower corsages.

These pretty corsages are for sale in My Shop  and they look so elegant when added to a card.

The base has been cut from Matting Basics sets A and B  and to use these dies to their full advantage I have added another short video to the website.

Spellbinders Matting Basics will explain the difference between what look like identical dies and how to make them work for you.

To create the filigree pattern behind I have used  Gold Elements One in each of the corners and added in some pearls along the edges.

I have cut the smallest Oval from Grand Decorative Ovals and layered it with a white embossed panel cut from Labels 30

On this panel are the flowers and some pearls from Want2Scrap

The Hatpins are also an item, in packs of five,  for sale in My Shop so please pop over and take a look.

If you still haven't added your name to the  list then  mozy on over to April "Give Away"  and do it now. You could win some gorgeous flowers and other goodies.

More tomorrow

Hugs xx

Flowerless Card ...

Hi Everybody,

I thought I would take a break from pink and flowers for todays card and so this one in lilac and a very pale green.

But the chance for you to win some beautiful blooms to add to your cards is still there so add your name to the list for some Wild Orchid Flowers

This card is using a white base card and then layered with the Enchanted Labels 28 in lilac.

Then I have added two panels from the Vintage Lace Motifs
and added  a Label 20 cut in pale green.

Along the centre of the label I have added in two of the border strips from the Vintage Lace Accents 

This matching Accent and Motif set is available from Save On Hobbies for a really competitive price.  There are other sets available too and they are all gorgeous.

My "Film Crew" and I made two videos yesterday. One was  using Spellbinders - Accents and Motifs 

I always like to buy the matching sets and there are some really pretty ones at Save on Hobbies

The next video will be Matting Basics and it will be available as soon as Griff has finished editing it for you.   And we have several more videos in the pipeline for the next few weeks.

The Fancy Bow is one of them and how to make a Hinged card is another .... so watch this space

Hugs xx

Turquoise and Cream

Hi Everybody,

Wild Orchid Crafts   flowers are again featured  on todays card.

The chance to

win some of these beautiful blooms 

for yourself is open until Sunday so if you would like to add them to your creations then add your name to the list.

Click the link but only add your name once ... duplicates will be removed to keep it  fair for everyone.  Join the gang of followers and leave me a comment please... then I know you have visited.  

And if you wanted to tell folks on your Blog then please send them over and tell them to join.

This bouquet is a mixture of Roses in different colours and sizes and the leaves are from the Foliage set by Spellbinders.

The embossed panel has been surrounded by the largest die from the Parisian Motifs and it has been cut up and linked around the panel for effect.

This is another of my favorite colour combinations and one I use a lot ... after the pink that is.  I just love using pink  .... and flowers, ribbons and pearls ... what a good name for a Blog !!

Hugs xx

Pink and Yellow ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays card features more of the beautiful flowers that  Wild Orchid Crafts  have very generously sent me to "Give Away"

This little cluster is a mixture of Roses and Cherry Blossoms.

The leaves are from a punch called the Ash Branch and it is from  L- Em Punches

I really like the pink and yellow colour scheme ... it makes for a very unusual combination.

The stamp is from Crafters Companion and is part of the  Humphreys Corner collection.

The Spellbinders used are Classic Ovals and Classic Scalloped Ovals ... but I can't remember the name of the fancy one at the very back.

I have added a little shoe charm to this card and it has been coloured by me with Spectrum Noir Pens.

If you would like to  win some of these flowers  then ...  here is the link ... ... for you to add your name to the growing list.

If you don't have a Blog it doesn't matter ... just leave the URL box blank ... but leave me your name and email so that you can be notified if you win.   Become a follower ... if you aren't already and leave me a comment please.  I am more than happy to send them to you wherever you live. 

Only leave your name once and if you add it twice by mistake ... then the little red cross that comes up alongside your name means that you can delete it.... any duplicate entries will be removed.

Good Luck 

Hugs xx

April Give Away ...

Hi Everybody,

I have another "Give Away"  for you this month and this one is a collection of Beautiful Flowers from  Wild Orchid Crafts  ... andif you click the picture you will get a better view of what is on offer.

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It consists of six assorted packs of flowers in various sizes, in shades of peach, orange and yellow.

Also two packs of small  white self adhesive pearls and  some larger  loose pearls to add to your cards.

There is also a metre length of gorgeous cream lace that can be threaded with a  ribbon to match your colour scheme. 

Then into that mix  I have added some  wonderful  Want2Scrap  Bling and  a reel of  Organza ribbon that will compliment the flowers.

Altogether a really good prize that can be added to your crafting "Stash" and keep you going for quite some time.

So if you would like to win this months  "Give Away"  then add your name to the list.  You don't need to have a Blog just leave the URL box Blank ... but add your email address so that you can be notified if you are the lucky winner.

You will need to be a follower and please leave me a comment to let me know that you have entered the draw.  And as always to keep it fair for everybody I ask you not to make duplicate entries.

If your name is there twice it will be removed.... and the red cross at the side of your name just means that YOU can delete it if you wish. So if you add your name twice by mistake then please remove one of them.

Good luck everybody ... you will not be disappointed with the prize.

Hugs xx

Red Roses ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is once again showcasing the beautiful flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts  and these have been made into a small flower corsage.

There is a vast selection of flowers and leaves on their website for you to choose from and they are all  gorgeous.

But if you would like  to WIN some then tomorrow you will have the chance to add your name to the draw.

It will run for one week and at the end of it one name will be picked at random as the lucky winner.

This card is created with the Grand Decorative Labels 1 ...which has been altered to fit the back of the card and then the layers added to it.

The centre piece is cut from Venetian Motifs and Fleur Di Lis Squares  to which I have added some Diamante from Want2Scrap and a Decorative Hatpin

Both the Flower Corsages and the Decorative Hatpins are for sale in    My Shop 

The red background to this card has been created from alcohol pens and there is a tutorial to show you what I did ...  Spectrum Noir Background   for a really different look.

See you tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Flowers Make the Difference ...

Hi Everybody,

The other day I added a card in Lilac that had the addition of some beautiful flowers and I just wanted to show you the difference that this simple embellishment can make to any of your cards.

Here is that same card without the flowers.

Although it is pretty with all the layers in the soft lilac and white colour scheme for me it is too plain.

The trim and the trellis make it a little more elaborate but the flowers ... well what can I say ...

.... the flowers make it really special and this is the bit I love doing.

The extras added to this card are obviously the flowers ...  from   Wild Orchid Crafts  ... and they  have been sparkled with Glamour Dust.

But the others are the Diamante ... from Want2Scrap  ... around the Labels 20.

The extra Bow to the trim has the addition of  the Diamante buckle from The Hobby House

Now I know not everybody likes my additions because I had an email from someone yesterday who told me ...  very forcefully ... that she did not like my cards as she thought they were too fussy ... and so would not be coming to visit Card Making Magic any more.

But if you are like me and like to add flowers to your creations then pop back on Sunday for the chance to win some of the gorgeous Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts in the April "Give Away"

Hugs xx

Enchanted Labels

Hi Everybody,

This lovely cards is created from the 5 x 7 Enchanted Labels 28 and I love, love,  love this die.

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It is so intricate and yet easy to cut and the shapes it produces are simply gorgeous.

I have cut the largest die twice and hinged them together and the cut the middle shape from pink Polka dot card.

This has been added to the card front with foam pads and then layered with Labels 20.

The matching "Bling" is from Want2Scrap  and the sentiment if from the Good Friends Labels 29 set by JustRite

The large pink satin bow is from my stash and to the centre I have added a silver spacer and a pink pearl brad then glued them in place over the knot.

Into the mix I have added one of my Decorative Hatpins and these you can either make for your self or buy directly from
  "MY SHOP"

Hugs xx

Made For Me...

Hi Everybody,

Usually I show you cards that I have made but this one is an exception as this is a card that was made for me.

Let me tell you the story ...

When I started Card Making Magic four years ago one of the options was for me to add a Gallery  and ask people to add their designs to the page.

That way they could showcase  their own designs and so create a page for themselves on my website that they could add to as they made more cards.

I was understandably nervous about this process .... Why would anybody want to add cards to my website in the first place ? Would anybody take advantage  and  create their own page ?Would they want to show off what they can do ?


But within hours of that invitation going live I had my first submission.

It was from a lady in Ireland who told me her name was Cepta and she added her project which was the Ordination of a Catholic Priest.

From that first submission we have grown an online friendship that continues to this day.  So over the Easter break Cepta made this very pretty blue card for me. It has been decoupaged with fabric flowers at the bottom and it has a lovely verse written inside.

And I thought that you would like to see what she made  and although Easter is now finished the card still sits on top of my cabinet and I will add it to my treasures box later.  Thank you Cepta for a beautiful card.

Hugs xx

Lovely in Lilac ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is the style I really enjoy making and I could do this all day given the chance.  It measures almost 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches and will just about fit on the card stand.

I have started the base card in white then added a layer of lilac.  The next layer of white has been embossed and all the corners have been rounded.

The panel on the left has been made with the Fancy  Lattice and then cut down to the size I wanted and matted to the lilac card.... then glued in place.

The next layers are from the 5 x 7 Matting Basics and the Detailed Scallops which is turning out to be one of my favorites dies.

I then cut the second die from the Scalloped set in white and added it with foam pads to the centre of the front.  The sentiment has been stamped and embossed and then placed behind a frame made from Labels 20.

I have added in the matching Diamante frame from  Want2Scrap  and this has been added with foam pads.

The lilac trim has been added under the sentiment and I have created a a bow and used a Diamante buckle from The Hobby House

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts  and are a mixture of Tulips, Roses, and Carnations ... and they have all been glittered with Glamour Dust ... and this one I like

Hugs xx

Cream Card

Hi Everybody,

With this card I thought I would stay away from the pink .... just for a change  .... and not for long either I might add !!!

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We all like to see the white on white cards that are so popular and this one is created using just cream on cream with a hint of gold.

The very base card has been embossed with the Dainty Dots A4 folder from Spellbinders and the corners rounded.  It also has the A Frame back for the card to be displayed.

This has then been layered with Gold Mirror card.

Then from the third layer I have used the largest  5 x 7 Matting Basics B and cut it in cream

Now I hear many people saying that to buy dies that just create a plain square or rectangles is a waste of money .... but not so.

Using the Spellbinder gives  the distinctive embossed edge around  the  card to give them that classy look that I really like.

So layered onto these base layers I have used all three of the dies in the 5 x 7 Detailed Scallops and the sentiment has been stamped and then embossed in gold to the smallest panel.

The sentiment is from the Good Friends Labels 29 from JustRite  and I bought both of these from the craft show.

Around the edge I have added in some La Creme pearls from Want2Scrap as a finishing touch.

The only other adornment is a little ribbon from The Ribbon Room    and a button from my jar and that is the card completed.

Simple, quick and easy and would suit any occasion.

OooH Look ... Pink !

Hi Everybody,

Well would you believe it .... pink again !!  I don't know how it keeps creeping back in ... but I like it.

This card is using some backing paper from the Floriography CD layered onto white card and into the corner I have used Gold Elements One for effect.

The centre panel is largest Radiant Rectangles with the next size down cut from white card.

Onto this I have cut a pink panel that I created for myself using white embossing powder and Distress ink.

The sentiment has been stamped and embossed  onto one of the Fancy Tags Three along with the matching "Bling" from Want2Scrap 

A big Pink Satin Bow has been added and there is now a tutorial on  Tying A Bow 

Here is another card and this one has Micro Beads on the backing paper for a different texture.

The centre panel is Timeless Rectangles with the sentiment added to the small label from Locking Loops

The sentiment itself is one that came in a box full of wood mounted ones from Keepsake Card Craft. .. but I don't know if they are still available as I bought them  many years ago.

This card uses   Asters and Poppies  from Spellbinders and is one of the new Die D-Lites

This pack has two dies  that can be cut and used separately and here I have cut them in Black card.

The centre panel is the 5 x 7 Enchanted Labels 28

The Decorative Oval Window has been cut  in half and twined around Labels 30  which has been embossed.

One of the Fancy Tags Three with matching Diamante has been stamped with the sentiment and added to this panel.

The bow has been added around the stem of the flowers and they have been embossed.

Maybe ... just maybe... I will try another colour tomorrow ... who knows !!

Hugs xx

More Kraft Card ...

Hi Everybody,

The Kraft Card that I am using is from  Papermill  Direct and can now only be bought online.  I used to love going to their shop in Freeport and buying all the lovely colours they make. When the shops closed down well over a year ago now ... well that little trip out was gone.

But once they announced that the shops were to close ...  and had their sale to get rid of all the card ... I had a field day and bought absolutely tons of the stuff.   The Kraft card was not in the shops though so I ordered some online and it arrived yesterday.

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This card has again used the neutral palette of Ivory and Kraft and I have cut the base of Ivory from the Grand Decorative Ovals

The second size down is the right size to fit on the Card Stand from   Joy Crafts.

I  cut a plain oval from some lovely caramel coloured foiled card form Cardcraft Plus

The book has been cut from old book pages using the largest die from  Labels 23 and I have add the matching pearly "Bling" from Want2Scrap

The pages have all been glued along the spine only and foam pads used to separate each page.

The top page is cut from some "Happy Birthday" Vellum and decorative cord has been added to the centre.

The Butterflies are Les Papillion  and they have pearls along the body line.

A rather masculine card but one I like never the less.

I can feel an urge for pink coming on ... so watch this space ....

Hugs xx

Kraft Card ...

Hi Everybody,

Here is a card that stay away from the usual pinks and blues and this time I have been playing around with some Kraft Card.

On it's own it can be pretty uninspiring .... but used with another colour the result is quite pleasing. Here I have kept it neutral and teamed it with Ivory and there are lots of layers to this design.

It is an 8" card and I have added the "A"frame to the back which gives you a lot of space on the back for you to add your greeting and signature.... but saves you the pain of finding a suitable insert.

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Starting from the base of Ivory card I have layered another panel of Ivory and then added the Grand Decorative Labels 1

It was a wee bit too small so I cut it onto quarters and added them to each corner of Kraft Card which has had the corners rounded.

I made a slit in these panels and then each corner of the Kraft Card has been tucked under the edge of the Grand Labels 1

The next layer has been embossed and again rounded and I have used lots of foam tape to separate every other layer.

The centre panel is Timeless Rectangles and layered with the next size down, and tucked behind that is the large die from Venetian Motifs which has been cut in half and added to each side.

I have used my favorite Labels 20 which has been stamped and embossed in Gold and then decorated with the matching "Bling" from Want2Scrap

I have used leaves form the Foliage set ...  Swirls are Venetian Motifs ... flowers from Daisy Heads  

The butterfly was free with a magazine and is complete with a pearly trial.  A pearl to the centre of the flower and this is a card that I really like.

Hugs xx

Do I Like It ???

Hi Everybody,

This is a card that I am not too sure about as I really am not partial to yellow.

For this I have created a background from stamps and embossed it.

It has then been matted and layered it onto plain yellow card. The next white layer has also been embossed and again matted to yellow.

The stain ribbon has been wrapped around the middle before adding the whole lot to the white base card.

I have cut two of the Gilded Gate and laid them on their sides to make the filigree background to the sentiment.

The centre panel and the two corner pieces  has been cut from the Lattice Accents and Motifs and then layered with Scalloped Ovals and the Floral Ovals and I have used foam pads to give them some height.

The sentiment is from a set that I bought at the GNPE and there is no brand name to it so I can't tell you who made it.  I have stamped it in yellow and then em,bossed it with clear powder.

The Diamante "Bling" is from Want2Scrap  and completes the look of a card I don't think I like very much now that it is done.

Hugs xx

3D Embossabilities Folder

Hi Everybody,

Spellbinders have recently brought out these new 3D embossing folders and this one is the Framed Labels 18 

It is the one I have used to produce many of the Letterpress Cards that I have shown you over the last few days... and it has raised a number of questions about the folders themselves.

The  effect from inking up this folder is very pretty and makes a whole card all by itself.

In the video I used the Big 'n Juicy Ink pad but you can use any water based inks that you have.

Distress Inks work really well.

The reason for water based inks is that they will wash off the folder with a little water, or a baby wipe, and leave the folder ready to use again.

But if you use a permanent ink then the plastic that the folder is made from will stain and discolour and although you wash it the stain will probably remain on the folder.

The folders are very deeply etched and so will  give you  a really good impression on your card.


The  pattern inside the inked folder can be seen on the left  in these photos and the printed card is on the right ... . and as I showed you in the video for the Letterpress Technique   the look  can be achieved with any embossing folder so there is no need to rush out and buy more.

In the photographs you can see the difference between the two sides.

But remember  that the raised side you ink up then that is the side that will be coloured.

When the ink is dry you can trim the panel neatly around the edges.

Then mat and layer it onto some matching or contrasting card to add to your designs.

And here again is the finished card... and I have used the inked card just above.

I used a glue pen to pick out the Fleur Di Lis pattern at the bottom of the card and then sprinkled it with Glamour Dust.

The sentiment is from a pack that I bought at the GNPE and there isn't a manufacturers name on it so I can't tell you who made them.  Soreeee !!

It has been stamped onto the Labels 20 and edged with the matching "Bling"  from Want2Scrap.

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts  .... and if you like adding flowers to your cards then watch out for the next  "Give Away" ..... coming soon

I think that covers most of the questions and I hope you will give this technique a try ... you won't be disappointed with it.

Hugs xx

Wedding Card

Hi Everybody,

This is another  Letterpress  Card and this one is made  for a  Wedding.

I have kept the colour to a soft cream and added in Gold metal corners to opposite ends.

I lightly rubbed the Antique Linen Distress Ink over the raised areas to enhance them a little more.

The sentiment has been stamped onto the largest of the Scalloped Ovals and then matted onto the Floral Ovals.

It has been embossed in gold and trimmed with a gold peel off.

The flowers are shades of cream and they are from Wild Orchid Crafts.  and the petals on each has been sparkled with Glamour Dust.

The trim around the middle of the card is pearl tear drops and is also from WOC and it is very pretty.

Tomorrow I will add cards with other items on them as I am sure you must be getting fed up of all the Letterpress cards.

Hugs xx

Pink Letterpress Card

Hi Everybody,

No post yesterday as we spent the whole day getting my daughters old house ready for the new people.  The whole place shines and smells gorgeous.

We steamed and shampooed everything ... we even vacuumed the Venetian blinds and steam cleaned the wallpaper.  So now the new people can move in and have nothing to do as everything is ready for them.

Here is another of the Letterpress cards and this one is crated with Victorian Velvet and the Framed Labels 18 3D M-Bossabiliteis folder

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and they are a mixture of Roses, Carnations, Cherry Blossoms, Tulips and buds.

The Diamante "Bling" is from Want2Scrap  and makes this card look really special.

The white Organza ribbon is from my "Stash" and the centre has the addition of a Dazzler.

This is using the same folder and colour scheme but with the other side of the folder inked up.

This gives a different look to where the colour is added.... but is just as pretty.

The video  Letterpress Technique  has now been added to the website and I hope you will find it useful.

Hugs xx 

Lovely in Lilac...

Hi Everybody,

Today we have moved my youngest daughter from her old house to ours for three weeks until her new house is ready for her to move into.

And so my house looks like Steptoes back yard with all the stuff around.

I don't know how one small person can have so much stuff and most of it has gone into storage.

So this is just a short post due to lack of time... and energy !!

This is another card using the Letterpress Technique and yesterday I made a short video on this technique... and the page will be will be added to the website on Monday.... and I will post the link then.

For this card I have used the 3D M-Bossabilities folder
Framed Labels 18  and the Dusty Concord Distress Ink.  The bottom half to the card has been sparkled up with Glamour Dust and wrapped with some lace.

The flowers are a beautiful  arrangement from Wild Orchid Crafts and they too have the addition of Glamour Dust to the petals.  It is much prettier in real life.

Hugs xx

Red and White

Hi Everybody,

This card is a long way from the neutral ones I featured yesterday and is a very bright and busy red.

 It has lots of layers to it and is much better in real life than the picture shows.

All the Spellbinders used will be BOLD  so that you will know what has been used.

So starting from the base this is what I have used....

The white base has been embossed with the A4 folder Garden Lattice and I have  double layered  this onto red and then white card.

I have then cut the 5 x 7  Enchanted Labels 28 in red matted it to white and then red again and added it to the card front with foam tape to raise it up.

Red Organza ribbon has been wrapped around before adding these layers to the base card.

The next layer is a hand created background that is stamped using  one of the new colours from Distress inks  and this is Festive Berries.

It was then cut from A2 Filigree Delight  which is embossed  with the Lattice folder and then matted to red and then white card.

The  hearts have been cut from the Vines of Passion die which is a two part set and the centre of the filigree has been filled with glitter... and added with even more foam tape to give definition.

A large pearl is in the centre of the bow to hide the knot and there you have it ..... not a card you can miss really as it is so vibrant.

Hugs xx

Cream, White and Black ...

Hi Everybody,

The theme for these cards is keeping things simple and just using three neutral colours.

Cream, White and  Black are all that I have used and I have embossed each of the panels for effect.

The flowers are one of the Die D-Lites from Spellbinders  and this one is the Asters and Poppies.

The sentiment has been added to one of the Fancy Tags 3 and I have cut it twice and added the black one to the back for a shadow effect.

All the panels have been added with foam pads and the ribbon is a double one with White Organza and some Grosgrain with little flowers in the weave.

The button is one that  I removed from a cardigan when the garment was thrown away ... I knew it would come in handy one day!!!

This card uses  Bluebells and Lily of the Valley and is another of the smaller Die D-Lites.... and they have been added to the Filigree Vase.

I have matted to the white base card  Enchanted Labels 28 and this is a big die.

The cream centre part is Labels 30 which I have embossed

The white Organza ribbon is wrapped around the card  and the pewter button is another from my button jar.

All have been matted and layered onto white and black and black pearls added in the top right corner.

Then last but not least  is this one.

For this I have used  the Gilded Gate 2 and I have cut the whole lot from White card .... and then chopped off the gates and used them as a grid.

They have been matted and layered onto alternate white and black panels and the white one has been embossed.

I have added in some "Bling"  from Want2Scrap on this card and I quite like the finished look of them all.

Hugs xx