Remember that Ribbon ???

Hi Everybody,

A couple of weeks ago I told you about a fantastic ribbon bargain I bought at the Craft Show in Manchester.

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Well for these cards I have kept to the plain white theme again but simply added in some colour using the ribbon

The Spellbinders used on the cards are listed below and they have all been made to the Hinged Card  style.

This bow is a Double Bow with Tails and  has been created with the  Bow Maker   that is now for sale in My Shop

I have used is a good quality 300gsm  card  that I bought at the craft show and it is from Anna Marie Designs

It is pure white, super smooth  and can go through some printers and the finished effect is excellent ... aaaaaaand it looks wonderful when embossed !!

The flower on this blue ribboned card was one of many that I sat one night and created while watching the telly.

I had some buttons in my "Stash" that can be covered and so I used the same ribbon to do that too and added it to the flower centre.

But it just shows what a difference a little colour can add to an all white card.

Quick and easy to do if you need a card in a hurry.

Then with the addition of some pearls ...  or the Diamante buckle the card can look really special for you to give with love ....

So there we have three plain cards all created to the same style ... all kept to basic white ... but all looking totally different to each other.

Important News

Don't forget the discount offered from Funky Hand if you wanted to buy the CD "Wishes and Kisses" (Click the discount link)

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Important News ...

Hi Everybody,

I have just had a lovely email from Anice the owner and designer of Funky Hand and she has offered anybody that wants to buy a copy of any of her CD's a really good deal.

If you wanted to purchase the featured CD "Wishes and Kisses" ... then Anice is giving you £6.00 off a copy of that .... or any of her other discs from now until the 2nd June.  

So you have two weeks in which to get this lovely CD for your self at a really good price of £9.99 instead of £15.99 .... an offer not to be missed.

All you need to do to get the discount is add the code   FRP05   at the checkout and the discount will be applied automatically.

Hope that helps..... more tomorrow

Hugs xx

Plain to Pretty ...

HI Everybody,

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Well that was a very successful draw yesterday and the "Wishes and Kisses" CD is an excellent prize to win.

So if you didn't  win you can still get a copy if you pop over to Funky Hand   and  treat yourself.

Todays card is on another note altogether and I know I said that flowers make the difference but  there's not even a flower on this one.

What I wanted to do was show how a pretty card can be transformed into something special without them or a lot of embellishments.

This is a 5 x 7 Hinged Card    and the background has been embossed with the Regal M-Bossabilities  folder.

Then 20 small pearls from Want2Scrap  are  all it took to make it look so much better.

I have kept to an all white theme and this could suit many occasions.

The  pretty white ribbon has embroidered hearts and is from The Ribbon Room

The sentiment is from Clarity Stamp which is another UK based company for beautiful quality stamps.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

The winning name is ....

Hi Everybody,

The week has been devoted to  Funky Hand     and the digital designs that this UK company produce.

These particular papers are from the CD "Wishes and Kisses" and it is one that you will not be disappointed with.

I had only one copy of the disc to "Give Away"   that was very kindly sent to me by Anice the owner and designer of Funky Hand ... and 425 of you want it.

The draw is now closed so    "Thank You" Anice  for this very successful offer and the winner is .......

June Coulson  

I will leave this open for one week so please email me as soon as you can with your land address and I will get it sent off to you straight away.

Todays card is using up all the bits I had left over from making the other cards featured this week ... and they are too good to waste.

So for this card I have created panels from three papers that work together and matted them on to a scalloped panel.

Then the three have been added to a white embossed panel  and layered onto a deep teal card base.  To the back I have added a  Card Stand     so that the card can be displayed.

The deep teal ribbon has been added around the panels and the pearly swirl added to add interest.

The banner sentiment is one that can be printed from the CD and made to any size that you need for your card.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

New Home ...

Hi Everybody,

This is another element from the CD "Wishes and Kisses" that is from Funky Hand 

There are many other titles for you to choose from... and all will work beautifully with each other.

There are many occasions you could want to make a card for that are covered ... with lots of beautiful papers that you can print off whenever you need them.

So far I have covered Baby cards in pink and blue and the more personal feature which was the Wordbooks.

Then there was Birthdays and feeling under the weather and todays card is for those moving house.

You may also like the idea of having templates that will help you to make Exploding Boxes or Spiral Flowers.

And the flowers on this card are from a whole sheet of them that you just need to print out, cut out and layer up.

I have matted and layered several papers and added them to the card front at jaunty angles and then added the cat in the window on top.

There is no end to the cards that you can produce and you still have the chance to win a copy of ...

 "Wishes and Kisses" 

Add your name and email address to the list and join the band of followers ... but only once please as duplicates will be removed.   And please leave me a comment and then I know you have visited. 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Get Well ...

Hi Everybody,

This cute image is one of the many that can be re-sized to suit your designs from the CD "Wishes and Kisses" from Funky Hand 

The papers have been added to a Hinged Card  and then simply had scalloped and plain circles added with foam pads to the top.

 I have added in is some Googly Eyes to the Monster and coloured in some shading around the figure.

The sentiment is from the CD and I have added glitter to the words to make them sparkle.  

The Card Candi is in the right hand corner and I have tied the bow    from satin ribbon ... with a Card Candi centre.

The chance to win this lovely CD  "Wishes and Kisses"   is still open to you.

All you need to do is become a follower and leave me a comment.  Add your name and email address to the list ... and if you don't have a Blog then leave the URL box blank.

Once the draw is done on Saturday the 18th you will have one week in which to claim your prize or it will be re drawn.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

More Choices ...

Hi Everybody,

Today I thought I would add some Birthday cards I have made using the CD from Funky Hand

The CD is called "Wishes and Kisses" and one copy has very kindly been donated by Anice for this months "Give Away"

And if you would like to win a copy then you need to add your name to the list ... so click this link  and leave your name and email address.

 If you don't have a blog then just leave the URL box blank

The card has been created using the Labels One dies in both the small and the Grand sets.

I have cut the base as a Filigree Hinged Card  and then simply layered all the smaller shapes on top.

And the inside has been lined with the paper and some ribbon wrapped around it.

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts    The Pearls are from Want2Scrap

I have used several of the papers from the  "Hey There Baby" collections to show how they can mix and match with each other.

The sentiment has been printed from the Writer section on the CD which means you can add in anything that you would like to personalise your design.

The card to the right has used the  "Hey Baby Boy" collection and the papers are so fresh and some of my favorites.

With the addition of  Flowers, Ribbons and Pearls from my "Stash"  I have got some very pretty cards to send for any occasion in the card making calendar.

I have kept the cards easy to assemble so that you can see the beautiful papers that are available on the CD ... which is well worth buying even if you don't win the copy that I have.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Baby Wordbook

Hi Everybody,

Do you like to make your own wordbooks ??

Well with the  Wishes and Kisses CD from Funky Hand you will be able to do just that.

Here I have used the papers from the Hey Baby Girl collection and all the rest is done for you.

The CD is so easy to use and to make the wordbook the hardest decision you will have to make is which of the collections you wish to use.

I added a Website page a long time ago on how to create .... Wordbooks  and it is also in Video format too ... click the link to the Video on the page .

You have the chance to win this disc but you will need to add your name to the growing list.    Add your name once only please as duplicates will be removed.

The draw will run for one week until the 18th and then you will have one week to claim your prize ... before it is offered to someone else.

The card has the additions of Bling from Want2Scrap and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Little Boy Blue ...

Hi Everybody,

This is another card created from the lovely papers from the "Wishes and Kisses" CD from Funky Hand

This is a small UK based company but the CDs' are so easy to use ... especially if you are new to digital crafting.

This card is from the Hey Baby Boy collection and there are some lovely papers to choose from.

It has been made  with nothing more than the Grand Decorative Ovals and the stand from Joy Crafts.

I have printed off several of the papers in different patterns and simply cut them and layered them up to form the card.

Then with the addition of pearls from Want2Scrap and the flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts   and a little of the blue ribbon from my "Stash" the card is complete.

If you would like to win the CD and the other goodies on offer then ad your name to the list for the

 Wishes and Kisses CD

More tomorrow....

Hugs xx

It's a Girl ...

Hi Everybody,

Yesterday I gave you the opportunity to win the lovely CD "Wishes and Kisses"  from Funky Hand 

There are so many Goodies on this disc that you won't be disappointed.

You will find 12 design sets and the papers for this Baby card are from the Hey Baby Girl  collection ... and this is one of my favorites.

I just love all the pinks in this set  ... they are simply beautiful and there is a really special brocade design that will go with any occasion that is Girly.

If you would like to win this prize then add your name to the list ... but only once please ... duplicates will be removed.

It has so much to offer you in the form of papers and Digital Stamps ... the sentiment  and the pram are just two examples of what you can expect.and you can re-size these to any size you wish to suit your project.

You have the ability to write your own verses, sentiments, names or dates and add them to your projects too o now anything can be personalised for all your recipients.

The pram and the sentiment have been heat embossed and the only other additions to the card is a little swirl from Want2Scrap .... one flower from Wild Orchid Crafts  ... and some of the pink ribbon from my "Stash"

The Spellbinders are listed below ...

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Are you ready ???

Hi Everybody,

Are you ready for another fantastic  "Give Away" ??

This one has been very kindly supplied by Anice from Funky Hand

It is the CD "Wishes and Kisses" and it is full of backing papers, wordbooks and digital stamps for all your projects.

You will also find a text writer on the disc which means you can add your own verses and sentiments and alter the font and the size to suit your own projects.

The papers are lovely and over the next week I will be making cards from some of them to show you what you will be getting if you win.  Into the mix I will be adding four of the beautiful "Bling" packs  from  Want2Scrap to dress up your cards.

There is also a very useful Alphabet Stamp set that was donated by
 Edith Coleman

Edith is a lovely  lady who regularly visits my Blog and Website, and she invited me to lunch a few weeks ago. She had several items in her craft stash,  and because of failing eyesight she can no longer use them.  

She asked me if I would take them and do with them what I wanted, and there are many brand new items still in their boxes.  So in tribute to Edith I am sharing her gifts with you all in this Give Away prize ... and when ever I add one of  Ediths'  donations  I will tell you. ... and she makes a delicious Salmon lunch too.

Let's  see what else will be  in the package....

Do you remember the  Ribbon Bargain  I told you about last weekend  ... well I have cut a good metre length off each of the six  rolls  and included that into the prize as well.

So here's the rules if you would like to win this lovely prize ...  which will be open for one week until the 18th May ...

Join the list of followers ... leave me a comment ...  then add your name to the list, just once as duplicates will be removed.

If you don't have a blog then leave the URL blank but add your email address so that you can be notified if you win.  And if you win you will have one week in which to claim your prize or it will be drawn again for some one else ... can't be fairer than that !!

Hugs xx

Elegant Labels Four

Hi Everybody,

I love everything about this card from the colour to the dies used.

It is so pretty in real life with much more detail than shows on the photo.

The base layer has been embossed with the  Basket Weave A4 embossing folder from   Creative Studios ... but any folder would give that textured finish.

I have used the 5 x 7 Elegant Labels Four as the basis to my card and the centre part  has been layered onto navy blue card and added with foam pads to give it height.

The navy organza ribbon has been wrapped around the layers which have then bee added  with foam pads.

The sentiment is stamped onto two of the ovals from  the Opulent Ovals  and heat embossed in silver.

And I have added a button from an old pair of jeans to the knot in the bow.   The whole card has been edged in Diamante from Want2Scrap to add that extra touch.

Tomorrow sees the start of a new "Give Away" so I hope you will pop back and see what is on offer for May.  I don't think you will be disappointed and I hope you will add your name to the list ... but only once please ... duplicates will be removed.

More tomorrow

Hugs xx

Live, Laugh, Love ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays card looks decidedly red ... but in real life it is a lovely deep shade of Salmon Pink

I have used the beautiful 5 x 7  Elegant Labels Four  to create it and the base card has been embossed with the Elegance M-Bossabilities folder.

It is very easy to produce and makes for an unusual design to your cards.

The ribbon is from my "Stash" and is a single bow Tied by Hand  with a large Dazzler in the centre to cover the knot.

I love this sentiment and it is one I have used many times but I got it from a craft show and I don't know the brand name.

Just to let you know that there is a new "Give Away" coming up soon so pop back regularly to see what is on offer for May.

More tomorrow

Hugs xx