Beautiful Card Designs Made Easy

August 07, 2013

One for Christmas ...

Hi  Everybody,

This is such a simple card to create and used very few dies.

The base is a Hinged Card that has been matted and layered with silver Mirror Card.

The top white layer has been created with an  embossing folder.

The centre piece has been stamped with Versmark using the one that matches Labels 29.

I have embossed it with Silver Bells from the Wow embossing powder range and it looks fabulous in real life.

The Fancy Tags Three has the matching "Bling"  attached and that makes my focal point.

I have cut several Poinsettias from the Tattered Lace   Festive Range and the edges have been inked with Antique Linen.... the sentiment is from the Word set also from the same company.

So this is another card in my stock of cards to send out when the Jolly Season comes around.   

If you would like to learn more about Spellbinders then please consider buying my new class with The Art Studio.   Create Beautiful Cards with Spellbinders Class 2   is available to buy now.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx




August 06, 2013

New Spellbinders Class ...

Hi Everybody,

I have been busy behind the scenes getting a
 ready for The Art Studio and it is now available  for you to buy. 

In the first class ... which will always be available to you ... I showed you how to create three different cards but I did it all on one complete video. 

This time I have changed the format  and given you three cards ...  in three separate parts. 

Which means you will have one complete card on one video that you can stop and start as you wish.  More bite sized chunks that will be easier for you to follow at your own pace.

The cost is the same for all my  individual  classes ... and there are now 2 Spellbinders classes and 1 Spectrum Noir class.

Please note that the cost is per class and that the second Spellbinders class is in three parts ... but it is still just ONE Class... with one price for all three parts. 


The classes are  now listed on The Art Studio website.  Once you have joined the classes are accessible 24/7 and there is a permanent link to them in the side bar  which will give you access to all the classes.

If you experience any problems please go back to The Art Studio as they are always happy to help you sort things out until you are completely happy with your purchase.

So please come and join me for this easy to follow class and learn how to   

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

With you in Mind ...

Hi Everybody,

For this all white card I have used several Spellbinders and layered them all together with foam pads for a lovely effect.

The top layer has been embossed and the lower part removed with the Scalloped border.

 The  part that was removed has been added to the top of the card with foam pads so as not to waste it ....

The pearly "Bling" is from  Want2Scrap  and matches  Labels 23

Many of  the die sets  have the complimentary matching bling  and that can really make a feature of the die itself.

Some have the matching stamps that go with them too.... and tomorrows card will show you the stamp that matched Labels 29

The sentiment is from JustRite Stampers and it has been stamped and embossed in silver.

The beautiful ribbon is wrapped around the bottom of the card and adds the finishing touch to this pretty card that would suit many occasions.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx









August 05, 2013

Peachy Peach ...

Hi Everybody,

Back to Spellbinders for todays card and the sentiment I just happened to find at the bottom of a drawer so I have no idea where it came from

I have stamped and heat embossed it in silver and cut it from Fancy Tags 3 and to this I have used the matching pearl "Bling" from Want2Scrap

The flowers are a mixture from   Wild Orchid Crafts  and I have added some Glamour Dust to the petals for added sparkle.

The white background is embossed with the large A4 Garden Lattice folder and the peach centre panel is embossed with  a Dotty pattern.

I have used the new Majestic Labels 25 to create the focal point and the swirls behind the flowers are just sections of the  large Bella Rose flourish.

This card looks totally different from the one featured on the 1st August even though it uses the same die set.

But a paler colour and another way to layer the dies produces a new look for your creations.

The organza ribbon from   MeiFlower   has been wrapped around a pencil to get the twirl and a central pearl hides the knot.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx




August 04, 2013

Colouring Time ...

Hi Everybody,

This character is from the Just Inklined CD "The Next Big Thing" and she is one of the Wrinklies.

I have coloured her with Spectrum Noir ...

Skin                        FS2  FS3  TN2
Hat/Bag                  LV1  LV2
Dress/Hatband        PL1  BP2  BP6
Slippers                  CG1  DG2
Hair/Walker            IG4  IG6

All these colours are from the six pen sets and together they will colour a multitude of designs for you.

They are from the  Pale Hues,  Pinks,  Greens,  Purples and Cool Grey and all these can be purchased from Crafters Companion

There is a tutorial using nothing but the   Ice Grey   set to create a Christmas scene and is the easiest video on colouring to start with.

You will also find many more tutorials .... including some of mine ... at  Spectrum Noir   and new ones are being added all the time.

The doily is from my "Stash" and the sentiment is from   Lili of the Valley   and says "Believe that you are Wonderful"

The ribbon was wrapped around a new pair of pajamas and went straight in to my box ready for just such an occasion.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

August 03, 2013

Captivating Squares ...

Hi Everybody,

This is another of the new dies from Spellbinders and this is Captivating Squares.

The packaging is the only way to show you the set as they have just been launched in the CHA trade show in USA.

The card itself is made just using the this set and the sentiment heat embossed in silver onto the Decorative Labels 22

The card itself is small at 4" square.



The sentiment has been stamped and heat embossed in silver and is from  Lili of the Valley

The only other addition is some blue spotty ribbon around the bottom of the card and the flower from Wild Orchid Crafts

The Diamante swirl is from Want2Scrap  


More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx










August 02, 2013

Teal and White...

Hi Everybody,

I love this colour scheme of teal and white ... and I love that Quatrefoil Pattern die too.

To get this look I have used the Grand Labels and grand Circles and embossed the background for texture.

The Quatrefoil Pattern is available from Sunrise Crafts  and it creates the most gorgeous look for any of your creations.

The flowers along the bottom are a mixture from  Wild Orchid Crafts  and the colour matches the card to perfection.

The lovely ribbon is part of a pack of 24 different reels that I picked up from TKMaxx ... (while Griff was looking for a new wallet) ... and they just fell into my basket ... so what could I do ??

I have added in some frilly lace along  the bottom of the card tucked just under the ribbon and it looks lovely in real life ... but not very clear in the photo.

The large pearls are from Want2Scrap  ... who have some wonderful new items  to  inspire you

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx




August 01, 2013

Majestic Labels 25

Hi Everybody,

This lovely card is created from some of the newest dies from Spellbinders ... and the only way I can show you the set is to show the photo of the packet they are in.

Each element of the set can be used in different ways to give you lots of looks for your designs.

They also match the plain Labels 25 and I have used both sets together to give a layered look.





The background has been embossed and the red ribbon has been wrapped around the layer before it was added to the base with foam tape.

The look is Lacey and delicate and I really do like this card... but I am going to try it in other colour schemes too.

The sentiment has been heat embossed in silver and it is from Lili of the Valley

It has been added with foam pads to the Medallion 7 and then onto Fancy Tags 3 for effect.


More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx




July 31, 2013

The Winner is ....

Hi Everybody,

The offer of the Grand Decorative Ovals was a very popular gift but only one of you could win them and that lucky person is

Talk to the Tail

Congratulations on your win and if you would like to send me your land address I will get them into the post for you straight away.

The draw is done randomly by InLinkz so that it is fair to every one who enters ... which is why I remove duplicate entries so that everyone has one chance to win.

This is such a versatile set of dies and the photo shows just one idea for a card ... and it is in a  Tutorial

I will be adding more cards that I have been making and I will show you some of the newest die sets from Spellbinders.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx




July 30, 2013

Happy Birthday Michele ....


Hi Everybody,

We all like to celebrate a Special  birthday and this is one that is very special to lots of people.

The owner of  the wonderful website Want2Scrap ... Michele Parish ...  is celebrating her 50th Birthday today and many of us wanted to make it one she is going to remember.

A group of us all thought that we would get together and have Blog Hop to celebrate this event and to introduce YOU to some more wonderful designers that you may like to visit in the process.

If you would like to take a look at the others in the Blog Hop    ... click the link and you can leave your comments if you wish.

Micheles' favorite colours are pink and black and this is the theme we have stuck to for the cards and projects that have been made just for her.

This is the card that I have sent to the US for her big day.

I hope you will join in and visit as many of the other Blogs as you can to see what some of the others have come up with too.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


July 29, 2013

Just a Note ...

Hi Everybody,

For this card I have used some stripy paper to frame all the cut squares that I have used.

Then on the top I have created a frame from the Labels 22 and added  the  Quatrefoil Pattern  ... from Sunrise Crafts   ... to the inside.

The sentiment has been stamped in Picked Raspberry and then heat embossed with clear powder.

The mixture of Organza and Grosgrain ribbon have been tied together using the Bow Maker that is available to buy in    "MY SHOP"  and there is also a   video tutorial   to show you how to get the best from this useful wooden tool.

The centre Rose is from Wild Orchid Crafts  and the pink diamante swirl is from Want2Scrap  

Don't forget the Give Away .... you still have a couple of days to add your name ... if you haven't already. 

The July prize is the Grand Decorative Ovals  along with some other Goodies.  Add your name to the list .. but only once please as duplicates will be removed. 

If you don't have a Blog then leave the URL box blank  and don't worry about the red cross ... it just means that you can delete the entry if you wish..

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx






July 28, 2013

Lilac and White ...

Hi Everybody,

This is a colour scheme that I love as it always looks so fresh and clean.

The basic card is white but the beautiful lilac paper behind the Quatrefoil Pattern is perfect.

The Spellbinders dies used are listed below but the Quatrefoil Pattern can be bought from Sunrise Crafts

The card is in the  Hinged Card   style  with the inside of the card lined in the lilac paper.

The white lace wrapped around the card is from Reasonable Ribbon   and is part of their ribbon club pack for July.

The Diamante "Bling" is from Want2Scrap  and I have trailed it from beneath the flowers and leaves.

Labels one has the sentiment heat embossed in silver and the matching Diamante around the edge.

The Give Away is still running until the end of the month and so if you would like to win the
 Grand  Decorative Ovals    then click that link and add your name to the list.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx