Turquoise and White...

 Hi Everybody,

For todays card I have gone with a deeper colour and used Turquoise Centura Pearl.

It has been embossed with the A4 folder called Argyle  and both are from    Crafters Companion

The finished card is about 7 1/2"  and I have used the Grand Squares.... click the photo to enlarge it.

The beautiful inlay is the Gold Elements One and I have cut it twice to make the square.

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts   and feature some of the new Chrysanthemums  that they have in.

The large pearls are from Want2Scrap  and they are some of the Bulk Bling.   A little bow with turquoise ribbon finishes off the card.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Venetian Card ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is made from white and a soft cream Centura Pearl.... and I really like the finished result.

The cream has been embossed with an A4 folder called Patchwork and both that and the card are from Crafters Companion

The Spellbinders used are listed below

The card is made to a Hinged Style using the Grand Squares

The Venetian Accents and Motifs set is so delicate and I just love the mask.

I have tucked it in the bottom right along with the beautiful cram flowers from   Wild Orchid Crafts

Please click the photo for a closer look.

The ribbon is from my "Stash" and the pearls are from Want2Scrap 

The sentiment is one of the Everyday sentiments  from   Lili of the Valley   and it has been stamped and heat embossed in Gold.

The central white panel has been embossed with Paisley M-Bossabilities.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

 

Little Boy Blue ...

HI Everybody,

Todays card has been created using a stamp from Crafters Companion

It is one I have had for a long time so I don't know if it is still available.

The image has been coloured with Spectrum Noir and then I fussy cut around it .

The card has been made from elements from each of the dies shown and then added to a larger background ... and is a Hinged Card

The blue layer has been embossed with an A4 folder from Crafters Companion called Argyle.

The sentiment is from  JustRite Stampers  and has been heat embossed in silver.  I have edged the Labels 18 with a silver pen

The ribbon is from   Really Reasonable Ribbon   and the gemstones are from  Want2Scrap

The finished card is A5 and will fit into a standard sized envelope.

I am excitedly awaiting the delivery of some new dies and I can't wait to show you some of the ways that I will be playing with them.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

White Rabbit ...

Hi Everybody,

Here is my interpretation of the White Rabbit that is part of the set that I am colouring for Isabella ... my Great Grand-daughters bedroom.

He has been coloured with Spectrum Noir and once finished will be framed to hang on her wall and it is quite large.

I have really enjoyed colouring in these pictures and I have taken my time to get the blending just right.

At the end of the month I have a new class starting with The Art Studio and I am in the process of doing the videos now ... got to keep the "Film Crew" busy you see.....

It will be a more in depth tutorial on using Spectrum Noir and as the classes continue I will cover as many tips and techniques as I can.

More tomorrow ... and back to a card I think 

Hugs xx

Cheshire Cat ...

Hi Everybody,

My daughter wants to create a bedroom in her house, for her Grand daughter Isabella, on the theme of Alice in Wonderland.

She asked me if I would create some pictures that could be framed and added to the walls and of course I said "Yes"

This is the first and it is not yet framed ... but it is quite large.  I have used Spectrum Noir pens to colour the cat.

It is also good practise for my new class that is due with The Art Studio at the end of the month on colouirng with Spectrum Noir

The image itself is from the CD The Next Big Thing from Just Inklined     There are several Alice themed pictures on the CD that I will use to create the set.

The link will take you through to the website for the digital images  but I don't know if the CD is still available to purchase.

Once they are finished I will show you the finished group and just hope that Isabella will enjoy them as she grows up.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

White Filigree ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays card features the Decorative Labels 8 again and the card is only 4 x 6 " when finished and so fits into a standard sized envelope.

This time it has been layered up with several different dies to give a really lacy feel to the design.

It is free standing Filigree Hinged Card in white and the inside has been lined with the same embossed card

The only colour on the card is from the cerise ribbon wrapped around the layers.

The sentiment is from  JustRite Stampers  and is one that can be mixed and matched to give you a saying for lots of occasions.

I have heat embossed it in silver and raised it up with foam pads.

The pearls are some of the Bulk Bling form Want2Scrap  and you get a lot in the 1/2 cup packet.

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx

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

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

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

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