Hi Everybody,
This very striking card uses teal, white and black for added drama.
I have layered it all up with foam pads and wrapped the ribbon around them all.
The bow has a diamante centre and through the knot I have added in a matching hatpin that can be removed as a small gift.
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and they have the fine glitter to add sparkle from Glitter Magic
The sentiment is from Crafters Companion
This is a Hatpin I made a while ago.
I am still waiting for my silver from China ... but I promise to show you the goodies when they get here.
The background is the Tapestry Pattern and once again the card is much prettier in real life.
The pearly "Bling" that matches the label is from Want2Scrap
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
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April 03, 2014
April 02, 2014
Cute Image
Hi Everybody,
Todays card is using another of those really cute images from Rachelle Ann Miller.
The complete range is available from Crafters Companion and I have colored it in with Spectrum Noir
Colors used ...
GB1 GB8 EB3 EB5 DG2 DG4 TB2 PP3
White flowers and ribbon colored with CT4
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts with the addition of Glitter Magic The large spacer and the brad in the centre of the flower are both from The Hobby House
The pearls flourish is from Want2Scrap and adds that little something extra to the finished 6" square card
And tucked under the image is a little piece of lace that I found in my "Stash"
Todays card is using another of those really cute images from Rachelle Ann Miller.
The complete range is available from Crafters Companion and I have colored it in with Spectrum Noir
Colors used ...
GB1 GB8 EB3 EB5 DG2 DG4 TB2 PP3
White flowers and ribbon colored with CT4
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts with the addition of Glitter Magic The large spacer and the brad in the centre of the flower are both from The Hobby House
The pearls flourish is from Want2Scrap and adds that little something extra to the finished 6" square card
And tucked under the image is a little piece of lace that I found in my "Stash"
More tomorrow ...
Hugsxx
April 01, 2014
Fancy that ... Back to pink !!
Hi Everybody,
Well after the change to darker colored cards over the last few days here I am back to full circle again with .... Pink.
And this one is very pretty with lots of flowers, ribbons and pearls.
I have created a Gilded birdcage and added flowers to it... and the silver foiled card is from Hunkydory
The sentiment is from Crafters Companion and is from the Sentimentals range
I used silver gilding flakes and there is a tutorial to show you how I did it.
The dies I used are listed below but the Birdcage one in the list is not the one I used in the tutorial. That was one I bought at the craft shows and before Spellbinders brought out theirs.
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts along with the button in the centre of the bow. They have their usual sparkle from Glitter magic
Well after the change to darker colored cards over the last few days here I am back to full circle again with .... Pink.
And this one is very pretty with lots of flowers, ribbons and pearls.
I have created a Gilded birdcage and added flowers to it... and the silver foiled card is from Hunkydory
The sentiment is from Crafters Companion and is from the Sentimentals range
I used silver gilding flakes and there is a tutorial to show you how I did it.
The dies I used are listed below but the Birdcage one in the list is not the one I used in the tutorial. That was one I bought at the craft shows and before Spellbinders brought out theirs.
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts along with the button in the centre of the bow. They have their usual sparkle from Glitter magic
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
March 31, 2014
Red Birthday Card
Hi Everybody,
So here is another deep colored card and this one is vibrant in red. Both the white and red card is from Papermill Direct
The background has been sparkled with glitter from Glitter Magic and I have covered the whole die cut shape.
The satin ribbon is from my "Stash" and the centre of the bow some that I bought from China.
There is a heart shaped glass beaded Hatpin add to the bow and it can be removed as a small gift.
The inside is lined and the red ribbon is at an angle on the embossed card.
It is very sparkly and the picture does not do it the justice it deserves.
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
So here is another deep colored card and this one is vibrant in red. Both the white and red card is from Papermill Direct
The background has been sparkled with glitter from Glitter Magic and I have covered the whole die cut shape.
The satin ribbon is from my "Stash" and the centre of the bow some that I bought from China.
There is a heart shaped glass beaded Hatpin add to the bow and it can be removed as a small gift.
The inside is lined and the red ribbon is at an angle on the embossed card.
It is very sparkly and the picture does not do it the justice it deserves.
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
March 30, 2014
You don't like pastels ??
Hi Everybody,
I realise that not everybody likes pastel colors ... pinks, blues, lilacs and pale greens ... but it beats me why not.
Anyway here is a card that uses deeper tones and it really is lovely in real life.
They may be autumn colors but the card is suitable for any time of year ... and I am happy to say it was added to Etsy and has sold immediately.
So the supplies I have used are white linen card from the Papermill Direct and it is superb quality card for all your crafting needs.
The verse is from JustRite Stampers and matches Spellbinders Labels Twenty Nine ... but shop around you may get it cheaper
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and they are sparkled with Glitter Magic
Into the flowers I have added a decorative hatpin and it can be removed for a small gift.
The pearl flourish is from Want2Scrap and it is the La Creme color that matches the card and the Spellbinders are listed below
Yesterday I had a lovely surprise. Griff told me to be ready to go out ... dressed smart but casual ...at 12 noon.
He wouldn't tell me where we were going but just that I would need a coat.
We chatted about all sorts as we headed out of town and the surprise was heading in the Manchester direction.
He took me to see the Torvill and Dean Ice Show ... and it was amazing. I was enthralled with it all and the skating was breathtaking.
They actually did the Ravels Bolero routine that won them their Olympic medal and it was beautiful to watch.
They are not doing anymore Dancing On Ice shows after this year and I am so glad that we got to see them. I f you get the chance to see this very last tour you must go ... you will not be disappointed and that is a promise
I realise that not everybody likes pastel colors ... pinks, blues, lilacs and pale greens ... but it beats me why not.
Anyway here is a card that uses deeper tones and it really is lovely in real life.
They may be autumn colors but the card is suitable for any time of year ... and I am happy to say it was added to Etsy and has sold immediately.
So the supplies I have used are white linen card from the Papermill Direct and it is superb quality card for all your crafting needs.
The verse is from JustRite Stampers and matches Spellbinders Labels Twenty Nine ... but shop around you may get it cheaper
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and they are sparkled with Glitter Magic
Into the flowers I have added a decorative hatpin and it can be removed for a small gift.
The pearl flourish is from Want2Scrap and it is the La Creme color that matches the card and the Spellbinders are listed below
Yesterday I had a lovely surprise. Griff told me to be ready to go out ... dressed smart but casual ...at 12 noon.
He wouldn't tell me where we were going but just that I would need a coat.
We chatted about all sorts as we headed out of town and the surprise was heading in the Manchester direction.
He took me to see the Torvill and Dean Ice Show ... and it was amazing. I was enthralled with it all and the skating was breathtaking.
They actually did the Ravels Bolero routine that won them their Olympic medal and it was beautiful to watch.
They are not doing anymore Dancing On Ice shows after this year and I am so glad that we got to see them. I f you get the chance to see this very last tour you must go ... you will not be disappointed and that is a promise
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
March 29, 2014
Need to share this ....
Hi Everybody,
Well the first thing I need to share is the name of the Friday Freebie winner and that is you
You need to email me please ... christina@card-making-magic.com ... with your land address and the card will be on it's way to you. You have 48 hours to claim the card and I hope you will like it when it arrives.
But the second thing I needed to share will hopefully make you laugh.
I was upstairs in my craft room when the doorbell rang and I knew that Griff was downstairs and would answer the door.
I heard a commotion and then after a short while Griff came upstairs.
He told me that I had got a parcel but he would need a lift getting it up to my craft room.
He asked me "What on earth have you been buying coz you'll never fit it on a card" .... and this was the parcel.
I laughed my socks off ... it is huge and filled the doorway.
And no it's not for me ... it is a wardrobe for next door and the delivery man asked Griff if he would take it in until the neighbors came home.
Well the first thing I need to share is the name of the Friday Freebie winner and that is you
Margaret Corgi owner
You need to email me please ... christina@card-making-magic.com ... with your land address and the card will be on it's way to you. You have 48 hours to claim the card and I hope you will like it when it arrives.
But the second thing I needed to share will hopefully make you laugh.
I was upstairs in my craft room when the doorbell rang and I knew that Griff was downstairs and would answer the door.
I heard a commotion and then after a short while Griff came upstairs.
He told me that I had got a parcel but he would need a lift getting it up to my craft room.
He asked me "What on earth have you been buying coz you'll never fit it on a card" .... and this was the parcel.
I laughed my socks off ... it is huge and filled the doorway.
And no it's not for me ... it is a wardrobe for next door and the delivery man asked Griff if he would take it in until the neighbors came home.
Oh my .... never a dull moment with my hubby
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
Labels:
"Friday Freebie",
Personal stuff
March 28, 2014
Friday Freebie Card 004
Hi Everybody,
This pretty card may not have flowers on it but it is much better in real life.
It is a 6" square made with White linen effect card from Papermill Direct
It has lots of beautiful Diamante from Want2Scrap and it has been added to a Lace background from Tattered Lace
The Tattered Lace link will take you to a list of places where you can buy their dies.
It is in a very pretty shade of turquoise and is layered up with glitter card and the sentiment is from
Crafters Companion
The card is on offer until 9 pm this evening and then a name will be drawn from the list of comments.
So if you would like to have this card then all you need to do is leave me a comment.
You will find the comments box under my signature at the end of the post. You don't need to add your blog link
Your comment will not be visible until it has been moderated so there is no need to add it twice
The winners name will be in tomorrows blog post so please pop back and check to see if it is you. You will have 48 hours to claim it or it will be re drawn and go to someone else.
Friday Freebie 004 |
This pretty card may not have flowers on it but it is much better in real life.
It is on offer for this weeks
Friday Freebie
It is a 6" square made with White linen effect card from Papermill Direct
It has lots of beautiful Diamante from Want2Scrap and it has been added to a Lace background from Tattered Lace
The Tattered Lace link will take you to a list of places where you can buy their dies.
It is in a very pretty shade of turquoise and is layered up with glitter card and the sentiment is from
Crafters Companion
The card is on offer until 9 pm this evening and then a name will be drawn from the list of comments.
So if you would like to have this card then all you need to do is leave me a comment.
You will find the comments box under my signature at the end of the post. You don't need to add your blog link
Your comment will not be visible until it has been moderated so there is no need to add it twice
The winners name will be in tomorrows blog post so please pop back and check to see if it is you. You will have 48 hours to claim it or it will be re drawn and go to someone else.
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
March 27, 2014
Turquoise Gingham ...
Hi Everybody,
This is a card using the Grand Squares and I have layered up two shades of turquoise with white.
The pretty Gingham ribbon is from Mei Flower and I have tied it into a double bow and added a glittery centre from Wild Orchid Crafts
The flowers are a mixture of WOC flowers but also the large one that has been rolled from Spellbinders Spiral Blossom One
The sentiment is from Crafters Companion and it has been stamped in turquoise and clear embossed.
It is a pretty card as always looks much better in real life.
The flowers are sparkled with Glitter Magic
I hope you will pop in tomorrow for the Friday Freebie and leave me your comments if you want to win
This is a card using the Grand Squares and I have layered up two shades of turquoise with white.
The pretty Gingham ribbon is from Mei Flower and I have tied it into a double bow and added a glittery centre from Wild Orchid Crafts
The flowers are a mixture of WOC flowers but also the large one that has been rolled from Spellbinders Spiral Blossom One
The sentiment is from Crafters Companion and it has been stamped in turquoise and clear embossed.
It is a pretty card as always looks much better in real life.
The flowers are sparkled with Glitter Magic
I hope you will pop in tomorrow for the Friday Freebie and leave me your comments if you want to win
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
March 26, 2014
Sweet Sixteen ...
Hi Everybody,
Because of all the cards that have been sold on Etsy I am now getting orders for specific designs.
This was requested especially for a daughters 16th birthday and the remit was pink and flowery.... and I am always happy to oblige with that kind of request.
I have the buyers permission to add it to a blog page and so here it is.
And once again I have to say it is much better in real life than the picture shows.
I have used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and they are sparkled with Glitter Magic
Into them I have added a pretty pink Hatpin made from Diamante and glass beads... and it can be removed
I have double layered the ribbon with plain pink and the Gingham Ribbon is from Mei Flower with a large pearl and Diamante centre.
The pearl flourishes along each side of the card are from Want2Scrap and they add the luxury touch
The inside has the pocket and tag for the signature or greeting to the recipient of the card.
Because of all the cards that have been sold on Etsy I am now getting orders for specific designs.
This was requested especially for a daughters 16th birthday and the remit was pink and flowery.... and I am always happy to oblige with that kind of request.
I have the buyers permission to add it to a blog page and so here it is.
And once again I have to say it is much better in real life than the picture shows.
I have used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and they are sparkled with Glitter Magic
I have double layered the ribbon with plain pink and the Gingham Ribbon is from Mei Flower with a large pearl and Diamante centre.
The pearl flourishes along each side of the card are from Want2Scrap and they add the luxury touch
The inside has the pocket and tag for the signature or greeting to the recipient of the card.
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
Labels:
Glitter Magic,
Mei Flower,
Want2Scrap,
Wild Orchid crafts
March 25, 2014
Lili of The Valley
Hi Everybody,
These are some cards I made way back in 2011 and long before I discovered Spectrum Noir so no color list for this one.
But the Wild Orchid Crafts flowers can be see in great abundance even then... as is the few Spellbinders that I had back then
The round sentiment and the images are all from
Lili of the Valley
Making this style of card was covered in a video tutorial that I did at that time.
I am adding the link here for you to the actual website page Making a Card ... Inside and Out
I have moved on lot from this these days but I still do a dry run with the elements before I glue anything in place.
The cards are all 15 cm squares and I also did another tutorial to follow this on making the boxes to go with this sized card.
It all seems so long ago when I watch these tutorials, but they are as useful now as they ever have been.
These are some cards I made way back in 2011 and long before I discovered Spectrum Noir so no color list for this one.
But the Wild Orchid Crafts flowers can be see in great abundance even then... as is the few Spellbinders that I had back then
The round sentiment and the images are all from
Lili of the Valley
Making this style of card was covered in a video tutorial that I did at that time.
I am adding the link here for you to the actual website page Making a Card ... Inside and Out
I have moved on lot from this these days but I still do a dry run with the elements before I glue anything in place.
The cards are all 15 cm squares and I also did another tutorial to follow this on making the boxes to go with this sized card.
It all seems so long ago when I watch these tutorials, but they are as useful now as they ever have been.
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
Labels:
Lili of the Valley,
Wild Orchid crafts
March 24, 2014
Butterfly Card
Hi Everybody,
The butterfly is one of the beautiful new images from Sheena Douglass. and the sentiment is also from the same range.
I have Spectrum Noir and the colors used are ...
PL2 LV2 LV3 and then over the top I have used the Ice Silks Acrylic Glaze
The body line has Mother of Pearl self adhesive pearl and two really tiny ones on the end of the antenna.
I have simply layered it up with purple and black card and used some lace patterned paper. The Labels 30 is layered onto the purple and added with foam pads over the ribbon.
A pearl trail from Want2Scrap sits along the bottom of the butterfly and the silver edged ribbon is from
Mei Flower
A very simple card and because of time constraints today it took next to no time to make. Hope fully I will have more time later.
The butterfly is one of the beautiful new images from Sheena Douglass. and the sentiment is also from the same range.
I have Spectrum Noir and the colors used are ...
PL2 LV2 LV3 and then over the top I have used the Ice Silks Acrylic Glaze
The body line has Mother of Pearl self adhesive pearl and two really tiny ones on the end of the antenna.
I have simply layered it up with purple and black card and used some lace patterned paper. The Labels 30 is layered onto the purple and added with foam pads over the ribbon.
A pearl trail from Want2Scrap sits along the bottom of the butterfly and the silver edged ribbon is from
Mei Flower
A very simple card and because of time constraints today it took next to no time to make. Hope fully I will have more time later.
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
March 23, 2014
More New Hatpins
Hi Everybody,
Well the Friday Freebie was claimed and is on it's way to the new owner... who I might add was very pleased to have won it.
It gives me no end of pleasure to get an email from someone who is looking forward to getting my give aways
So these are some more of the new Tibetan Silver Hatpins that I have been making and there is still more silver ware on it's way from China.
Some of you have been asking me about the supplier and so here is the link for you.... PandaHall
You will have to buy in bilk though and you will have to wait a few weeks for delivery
To save the cost with postage I have had mine sent by Surface Mail ... it's less expensive but takes a long time to get here, hence the wait.
But once it is all here I will show you.
The hatpins them selves are complete with end protectors and they are from Sparkles Group ... if you add the code CG05 at the checkout you will get a discount off your purchase.
Both of these packs were added to Etsy and both have sold the day after.
They are not the same as the ones in "My Shop" ... these are far more elaborate and there is a lot of silver used and so they are more expensive
Well the Friday Freebie was claimed and is on it's way to the new owner... who I might add was very pleased to have won it.
It gives me no end of pleasure to get an email from someone who is looking forward to getting my give aways
So these are some more of the new Tibetan Silver Hatpins that I have been making and there is still more silver ware on it's way from China.
Some of you have been asking me about the supplier and so here is the link for you.... PandaHall
You will have to buy in bilk though and you will have to wait a few weeks for delivery
To save the cost with postage I have had mine sent by Surface Mail ... it's less expensive but takes a long time to get here, hence the wait.
But once it is all here I will show you.
The hatpins them selves are complete with end protectors and they are from Sparkles Group ... if you add the code CG05 at the checkout you will get a discount off your purchase.
Both of these packs were added to Etsy and both have sold the day after.
They are not the same as the ones in "My Shop" ... these are far more elaborate and there is a lot of silver used and so they are more expensive
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
Labels:
PandHall
March 22, 2014
Card Winner ...
Hi Everybody,
Once again the response is amazing and thank you to everyone for ALL your lovely comments. I have got my "Film Crew" to do his weekly draw and the winner of the Lilac card is ....
Supernan Sue
The card is yours Sue and I need you to email me with your address so that I can post the card to you straigh t away.
At the risk of repeating myself ...you have 48 hours to claim it or it will be redrawn and then go to someone else ... (I sound like a parrot)
To break the post up I thought I would add this pretty card.
It is created using one of the Rachelle Ann Miller designs that are new in at Crafters Companion
The link will show you some of the other cute characters in the range.
This one has been colored with Spectrum Noir and for those that like to know ...
Colors used ...
Skin FS2 FS3 TN2
Hair/Teddy TN2 TN7 TN8
Balloons TB4 CG1 PP4
Skirt DG2 CG2
Shadows IG2 TB2
The white satin ribbon from Mei Flower and the white flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts have been colored with the refill inks ... TB4 for the blue ones and CT4 for the pale lemon ones and I mixed them with the Isopropyl
I have sparkled the with Glitter Magic and added in some pearly swirls from Want2Scrap
So another card will be on offer next Friday ... but I hope you will visit again before then.
More tomorrow ...
Hugs
March 21, 2014
Friday Freebie 003
Hi Everybody,
Thank you all for being so understanding and supportive of yesterdays post.
Norah responded warmly and claimed her card straight away and I hope you like it Norah ... it's on it's way
So here is this weeks Friday Freebie and it is a very pretty lilac card ... and this one is complete with hatpin.but it is not removable ... unless you wanted to really pull it out of the flowers.
It is a 5x7 with the fold at the top and the card used is the 270 gsm Linen effect from Papermill Direct This is the card I use for most of my designs and it is a really good quality
So the other suppliers are ...
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts with the sparkle from Glitter Magic
The silver edged ribbon is from Mei Flower and the pearly flourish is from Want2Scrap
To win the card all you need to do is leave me a comment and at 9 pm this evening a winner will be drawn from the list and the name published in the morning.
And can I ask you please to come back and check, if you added your name, to see if you are the winner because if the card is not claimed within 48 hours then it will go to someone else.
Thank you all for being so understanding and supportive of yesterdays post.
Norah responded warmly and claimed her card straight away and I hope you like it Norah ... it's on it's way
So here is this weeks Friday Freebie and it is a very pretty lilac card ... and this one is complete with hatpin.but it is not removable ... unless you wanted to really pull it out of the flowers.
It is a 5x7 with the fold at the top and the card used is the 270 gsm Linen effect from Papermill Direct This is the card I use for most of my designs and it is a really good quality
So the other suppliers are ...
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts with the sparkle from Glitter Magic
The silver edged ribbon is from Mei Flower and the pearly flourish is from Want2Scrap
To win the card all you need to do is leave me a comment and at 9 pm this evening a winner will be drawn from the list and the name published in the morning.
And can I ask you please to come back and check, if you added your name, to see if you are the winner because if the card is not claimed within 48 hours then it will go to someone else.
More tomorrow...
Hugs xx
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