Beautiful Card Designs Made Easy

June 20, 2013

Decorative Labels 8

Hi Everybody,

Here I am ... back to pink again.

I just love this colour and make cards in pink whenever I get the chance.

This one is created from the Decorative Labels 8 in the Filigree Hinged Style

I have embossed and  layered  Labels 8 on top with foam pads ... after wrapping the braid around the layer.

Fleur Di Lis Rectangles have been add and I have used the two largest sizes.

The sentiment was free from a magazine I subscribe to and the single gemstone is from Want2Scrap

The braid was a bargain from the local haberdashery shop at just 10p a metre .... and being a frugal crafter I bought loads of it.

The pretty rosebuds are from Wild Orchid Crafts  and add a touch of delicacy to the card.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx




June 19, 2013

Peach and White

Hi Everybody,

Here is one of my favorite colour cards and this is a lovely peach colour that is so fresh.

The cards is an 8" square with lots of layers ... and it has a   Pierced Edge

The  Organza Ribbon is  from Mei Flower  and I have made it into a triple bow  with the Bow Maker   that is available to purchase in "My Shop"

The large pearl centre  covers  the knot and then  I have added into the mix  a Decorative Hatpin  ...  and they are also available in   My Shop

The flowers are from  Wild Orchid Crafts  and the corsage is a mixture of Carnations, Tulips, Roses, Cherry Blossom and some large Chrysanthemums.

The sentiment is from   Lili of the Valley  and it has been stamped and heat embossed in Silver .... and it has been die cut from Labels 20.  The matching "Bling" from  Want2Scrap   has been added

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


June 18, 2013

Pure White ...

Hi Everybody,

I love the tone on tone effect on cards and they look so classy.

This suits cards for any occasion and there is no need to worry about clashing colours schemes.

This is a Hinged card and I have used the 5 x 7 Matting basics layered with the Detailed Scallops to create the look.

The I added the second largest of the decorative Labels 8 to stamp the sentiment onto.... and I have heat embossed it in silver.

The lace and the organza ribbon are wrapped around the  base and a large bow added to the right.

The centre of the bow is covered with a large Dazzler and a few Diamante gemstones from Want2Scrap are added to the frame.

I love the verse that is on the card ... but I cannot remember where it is from.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



June 17, 2013

Is your Grand Calibur broken ??

Hi Everybody,

When I went to the Craft show a few weeks ago I got talking to a young man that offered a really good service for broken Grand Calibur machines.

His name is Chris  and I thought it was such a good deal that I needed to tell you about it too. So keep the link safe ... because sooner or later you may need to use it.  

It is no secret that I  love my Spellbinders and use them every day.  But I have had a broken Calibur in the past and I had to send it away to be fixed ...   fortunately it was still under warranty.  But something on the internal workings had fallen off  mine and the machine rattled when ever it was moved and that's not good !!

Everything else was still there for me with my machine ... plates, handle, tan mat ... all I need was the Calibur.

I know  they are not a cheap machine to buy and so if yours breaks maybe you don't need to replace the whole lot.   So this is a deal that seems to me far better if you need to replace a machine that is out of warranty.

 Take a look at this .... Grand Calibur Deal   .... and see what you think.

You get a reconditioned machine AND money back for your old one when you send it to Chris. Tell him if you prefer a machine with the wider mouth ... as some of the older machines will not take the newer  plates.

But I hope it helps you if you need to replace your old machine that is broken.

Hugs xx

A Friend Is ....

Hi Everybody,

Yesterday I reached for the Floriography CD from My Craft Studio as there are some really pretty papers on there.

Lots of flowers and pinks and delicate patterns and oh so girly.

This really is one of my most favorite CD's  for backing papers.

I have created the base from the Matting Basics and layered my paper onto some pink card.

It is not very clear on the photo but the paper has then been run through the Calibur with the Butterfly Garden Impressabilities  

I have layered that with the Radiant Rectangles but the centre has been created with the matching stamp that adds the filigree pattern to the oval of the die set.

I have heat embossed it in silver along with the sentiment and added them with foam pads.

The Triple Bow is made with the Bow Maker   and uses a beautiful organza ribbon

 The pretty Roses  in the centre are from Wild Orchid Crafts   and the pearls in each corner are some of the  Bulk Bling form Want2Scrap

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

June 16, 2013

Filigree Delight ...

Hi Everybody,

The cards featured today are both using the same set of dies.

But each one has a different look due to the colour scheme and the way the die has been used.

The Gold card has been created from the Filigree Hinged Style

The layers are made with the smallest die from the Grand Decorative Ovals and then Opulent Ovals and added with foam pads for height.

The sentiment on this card  is from  Lili of the Valley   and has been stamped and heat embossed in gold.

The double bow has been created with my Bow Maker  with a large Diamante in the centre.  I have also added Diamante around the ovals

This card has the same die added but this time I have layered it onto the red and added the other layers with foam pads.

The sentiment is from JustRite Stampers  and the pearly "Bling" is from Want2Scrap and is a deep ruby red.

So today the sun i shining and I am going out with my "Film Crew" for Sunday lunch ..... I can almost taste the roast beef already and it's only 9am.





If you are one of yesterdays winners then I need your land address please .... you only have one week in which to claim the prizes or it goes to someone else.

More tomorrow ....

Hugs xx












June 15, 2013

1... 2... 3... Is It Me??

Hi Everybody,

So the draw is now CLOSED and  the winners of the CD Farmyard Fellows have been picked randomly by InLinkz.

This is the prize that three people will be receiving in the post just as soon as they send me their addresses.

Not only will you get the fabulous CD from Clinton Rose but you will get some really good lengths of ribbon ... a set of See D's stamps ... and some pearls to add to your designs.

And who are they I hear you asking ????

The lucky winners are .....

Debbie B .....  Jill Hughes ..... Angela Porch ..... 

so well done ladies ... you have one week to claim your prize or it will go to someone else.


If you aren't one of the lucky winners but would still like to have the CD that has been featured all this week then this is where you can buy


More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx







June 14, 2013

Last Chance ....

Hi Everybody,

This cute little pig , stood in the mud, is another character from the Farmyard Fellows CD from Clinton Rose

And today is the last chance for you to enter your name to win one of the three copies that I have.

All you need to do is   add your name to the list   to be in with a chance ... and I have added other items into the mix as well as the CD.

If you don't have a blog then leave the URL box blank ...  but I will need your name and email address to let you know if you win.

Please leave me a comment by clicking  "Comments" which will open another window for you.

You must be a follower to win the prize and please only add your name once as duplicates will be removed. And the red cross at the side of your name just means that you can delete that entry if you wish ... please od if you should add your name more than once.

So here is my little gang of critters and these have been some of the ideas featured over the week.

(Yesterday was a hiccup as I was getting Spellbinders withdrawal symptoms....)

Clint  is a brand new designer and this is the first CD he has released ... so please pop over to Clints Facebook page  and click the "Like" button and tell him I sent you ... just to show you care.

And if you are not a winner and would like  this CD for yourself then you can buy a copy at this link ....Farmyard Fellows 

More tomorrow ... with the lucky winners

Hugs xx


June 13, 2013

Alphabets ...

 Hi Every body,

I thought that for todays card I would go back to Spellbinders.

This one is using Alphabets which are excellent if you want  to personalise the card for any recipient who is lucky enough to get one of your beautiful designs.

I have made a short video to demonstrate these lovely sets ... Spellbinders Alphabets

This particular set is called Donnas Alphas and is an excellent all rounder.

It can be used to add any name or occasion to any of your projects.

Inking  through the die before you remove the card makes the letter stand out even more.

This cards has used the more intricate Jewel Alphabet and this one is very ornate.

I have used a silver Pen Touch pen to go around the edges of the letters on both of the cards.

And then I have added them at different heights on the card with foam pads.

Both of these Alphabet sets are available from  Save On Hobbies   and the price is  really good value for money.

The addition of the flowers has made them even prettier and they are from Wild Orchid Crafts .... and they have a 30% off sale going on at the moment.

The "Bling" is as always from Want2Scrap 

There is still time to add your name to the list for the June Give Away   so click the link to win one of the three copies on offer.

If you can't wait and want to buy your copy of ....  Farmyard Fellows   then this is the place to go

More tomorrow

Hugs xx





June 12, 2013

Cute Kitty ...

Hi Everybody,

I know Mothers Day  has gone for this year but this is just another of the sentiment that can be attached to the characters on the Farmyard Fellows    CD

I have created this card following the instructions on the disc and used the already attached stand at the back to display it.

I have added in several of the extra embellishments that are also available so that you can  personalise your character how you wish.

I have three copies and you can add your name to the list to join in with the June   Give Away 

You will need to become a regular follower and leave me a comment.  And to keep things fair please only add your name once .... any duplicates will be removed.

The red cross that appears at the side of your name means that you can delete it if you wish and please do if you add it more than once.

If you don't have a blog then leave the URL box blank ... but if you aren't on the list of followers then ....  no can win !!!

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



June 11, 2013

Owl in the Cherry Tree ...

Hi Everybody,

This week I have been featuring the  CD Farmyard Fellows from  Clint Rose  and this is another way to use the images ...and it's not as the artist intended.

The  images are complete with a stand ... so that they can be displayed ...  but I have cut this Owl  from the stand used it in quite a different way.

If you refer back to yesterdays card ... made using the same owl ...  you will see that  it has the wings raised to hold the plaque of your choice from the CD

On this one I have cut the wings off and re-positioned them so that they are at the side of the body.

Then from the Spellbinders Cherry Blossom die set I have cut several branches and some of the flowers ... and arranged them so that the Owl is standing on one of the branches.

The background has been inked to look like the sky and the way to do that is in a video  Cloud Effect

I have added some large Googly eyes to make her look more like a girl and in the centre of all the flowers I have added in a small pearl.   The "Thank You" sentiment is from the CD and is just one of several for you to choose from.

If you would like to win one of the THREE copies that I have then you will need to pop over to June Give Away   and add your name to the list.  You will need to become a  follower and leave me a comment please.  

I have added some more things into the prize and it will be drawn on Saturday morning

So as well as the CD three people will also get a set of SeeD's rubber stamps + 6 metres of ribbon + a small jar of mixed pearls and gemstones for you to embellish your designs.

The CD has been donated by the artist Clinton Rose  and if you show you support of this new designer that would be fantastic.

Pop over to his Facebook page and click the "like" button and show him you care... tell him I sent you over there please...

And if you can't wait to see if you are a lucky winner then you can always buy a copy now .....  .Farmyard Fellows ....

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

June 10, 2013

Owl House ...


Hi Everybody,

Todays character is one that I could send to someone who has  moved house.  And this cute Owl is settling into his tree house.

It is another image on the CD from Clinton Rose .... Farmyard Fellows

Each of the characters is designed  so that they are free standing  .... but you don't have to use them that way.

This one has been decoupaged onto  a card instead and I have used some brick paper behind the tree.

I have separated all the layers with Pinflair Glue Gel  and the "Home Sweet Home" plaque has inked in nails to hold it to the branch.  

The Woodpecker and the butterflies are also on the disc along with the tiny snail at the bottom of the card.

They are sure to be a delight for children to both give and make for them selves.

If you would like to win one of the 3 copies that I have then this is the place to go ...... Farmyard Fellows

Add your name and email ..... but only once as duplicates will be removed.   If you don't have a blog leave the URL box blank .... and leave me a comment.

You will need to become a follower to be in with the chance to win.  

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

June 09, 2013

Playful Puppy ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays character is one of nine images from the hand of a brand new designer Clint Rose who has put his collection together on one CD.

There are separate sheets of clothes for you to cut out,  or hobby items that can be added to each one to personalise it for your recipient.

There are also several sentiments to choose to suit different occasions  and as it is "Fathers Day" next week I thought this one would be appropriate.

I have cut out all the layers for the puppy and because I am not neat at cutting I have edged all my shapes with a black pen.  It just  helps to disguise them a  little.

They have been curled in my fingers  to give some shape to the body and then layered up appropriately with Pinflair Glue Gel.

I have kept the additions for this guy to the minimum and all I have added is the badge for No.1 and some Googly Eyes.

The CD is very easy to use and each of the images comes in two sizes.  It's just a case of choose and print,  and then decoupage to your hearts content.

And I have not one  ... but  3 CD's to "Give Away"   so if you would like to win a copy of  ...  Farmyard Fellows  ... then click the link to take you to the page.

Add your name and email address ...  join the group of followers  and leave me a comment ...

The draw will take place on Saturday.  If you don't have a  Blog then leave the URL box blank.

There is a link on that page for you to BUY the CD if you can't wait .... and you could pop over to Clints' Facebook page and click the "Like"  ... and tell him I sent you.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



June 08, 2013

June "Give Away" ...

Hi Everybody,

Over the last few months it has been my pleasure to have a "Give Away" and we have had some fantastic prizes.

I have been very lucky to have friends in the right place and they have very kindly supplied me with some of the items that have been on offer.

And this one is another super prize for you to win ... and I have three copies on offer.

This was offered to me by Clinton Rose who is a brand new designer from Suffolk.

Clint is an electrical installer by trade, but  he has now ventured into the world of cardmaking and this is the very first CD that Clint has produced and understandably he is very nervous about how it will sell.   But at the reasonable price of £7.95 it is a good deal.

So drum roll please ....... as I introduce you to "Farmyard Fellows"  .... This has some really cute critters on there that you can decoupage and dress up ...  or not as suits your needs.

They have lots of different sentiments to them that you can mix and match with each of the nine animals that are on the CD ... Happy Birthday, Be Mine, Thank You to name a few.

And there are  many extras that can be added to each character too  ...   like hobbies and clothes as well as flowers and butterflies so that you can personalise them for your recipients.  Kids will love them.

Over the next few days I will be adding a new card each day so that you can see what the CD is all about.

So pop over to his Facebook Page and tell him that  I sent you.   Click the "Like" button  to show him we care and are happy to support new designers on their journey.

If you would like to win one of the three copies that I have then  you will need to be a regular follower.

Add your name and email address to the list at the bottom of the page.   If you don't have a blog then leave the URL box blank ... and only one entry please as duplicates will be removed.

The draw will last for one week and the winners will have a further week in which to claim their prize.


And if you can't wait and want to buy a copy then here is the link for this new CD ....


More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


June 07, 2013

Pink Ovals ...

Hi Everybody,

I love this card and it is much prettier in real life than the photo shows.  It's a really delicate shade of pink

It is once again a Hinged Card as I enjoy this way of making the base.

The white layer has been embossed with one of the new A4 folders from Creative-Studios   and is the one called Basket Weave.

The next layer is pink card but I have put something called paper straw on it and this was from the Pound shop .... and guess how much it was ?????

Around these two layers I have wrapped some of my bargain ribbon with a big double bow tied with the Bow Maker  and these are selling very well in My Shop 

Now in the centre of this bow I have added a large spacer with a brad in the centre and both of these can be bought from The Hobby House    ..... and doesn't it look wonderful???

The larger pearls are some of the Bulk Bling from  Want2Scrap  and I have added one in the outer ovals, and two  little stick pins are the finishing touch.

I hope you will be back tomorrow as a new "Give Away" is being added  and you won't want to miss it.

To be in with a chance to win you will need to add your name to the list.   

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx