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

Busy Day ...

Hi Everybody,

I have been busy playing with the new dies from the Craft show and here are some of the cards thatI have come up with.

I have tried to make them all completely different to each other and to cover several occasions when we would need to make a card.

The Lilac one is using the Radiant Rectangles and I love this die because it is so versatile and ornate.

They can be mixed and matched to create a number of shapes in all sizes and when added to a card make it look rich..

The Floral centre to the card has Glass Beads added and the butterfly was free with my monthly magazine.

This pink  card is for a wedding and I have used the Large Shoe and the Lattice background from Stamps by Chloe.

The sentiment is added to another of the Radiant Rectangle shapes and has been embossed in silver.

The flowers have been sparkled and they are from Wild Orchid Crafts

I have added in some  pink "Bling" along the side of the shoe and it is from Want2Scrap     The shoe itself has been decoupaged with three layers and all matted and layered onto pink and white card.

And last of all I have made  a Sympathy Card using the Crosses 2 from Spellbinders.

I have kept this one very simple in white and used the Opulent Ovals to create the centrepiece.

The background has been embossed and I have used white Cosmic Shimmer glue to create the pearls.

I have cut two sizes and layered them with foam pads and altered the orientation of one.

The silver background to the sentiment is the smallest die from Locking Loops

Hugs xx