Hi Everybody,
A little while ago I had an email from a lady who had bought the same embossing folder not once ... but twice !! Now that is worse than I did
But she very kindly offered to donate the extra ones to me so that I can add them to a Give Away and they duly arrived in the post.
So many thanks to Karen Perkins for the Bricks and Bark M-Bossabilites folder from Spellbinders ... your mistake is our gain.
In the pack I have added in some other "goodies" and this is what is on offer for July
Spellbinders Bricks and Bark embossing folder
2 Packs of assorted flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
2 Packs of pearly "Bling" from Want2Scrap
A pack of assorted hatpins
A really good prize to win full of useful items that can be used on your cards and I don't think you will be disappointed with them.
My little corner of Blogland where I can share my creations with you. There are many video tutorials as well as links to good quality websites for all your crafting needs.
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July 20, 2014
July 19, 2014
Another Winner ...
Hi Everybody,
Thank you for all the comments to win the card offered yesterday and once again my trusty "Film Crew" has drawn the name.
The winner of FF card 18 is ...
Thank you for all the comments to win the card offered yesterday and once again my trusty "Film Crew" has drawn the name.
The winner of FF card 18 is ...
Jenny Strachan
Please email me ... christina@card-making-magic.com ... with your postal address and the card will be on its way to you. You have 48 hours to claim it and I hope you will like it when it arrives
More later ...
Hugs xx
Labels:
Winner
July 18, 2014
Friday Freebie 018
Hi Everybody,
Todays cards is in a lovely shade of teal and white and I have used the Tied Together embossing folder along the bottom.
On each of the cross sections I have added a flat backed Pearls from Want2Scrap in a matching shade
The verse is from the Sentimentals Range from Crafters Companion. and there are lots on the stamp sheet for you to use.
They are unmounted stamps but if you are new to this type of stamp then there is a video tutorial to help you ... Mounting Your Stamps
Clicking the links to all the pink words will take you to a new window and the relevant pages
There is a little organza butterfly on the left and the inside is lined and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts
They have been sparkled with the Glitter Magic mix called Chameleon
If you would like to win this 5 x 7 card then all you have to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post and a name will be drawn at random and the winner announced in the morning.
If you enter to win then please come back and see if you are the winner and you will have 48 hours to claim the card
Further information about Scrapberrys .... they forgot to give me the correct link and have apologised for those who tried to find out prices.
I know have the link to their Facebook page and you can see samples of cards that have been made with their products and it is there that you can ask any questions that you like ... here it is ... Scrapberrys I have also amended the original post with this new link
Todays cards is in a lovely shade of teal and white and I have used the Tied Together embossing folder along the bottom.
On each of the cross sections I have added a flat backed Pearls from Want2Scrap in a matching shade
The verse is from the Sentimentals Range from Crafters Companion. and there are lots on the stamp sheet for you to use.
They are unmounted stamps but if you are new to this type of stamp then there is a video tutorial to help you ... Mounting Your Stamps
Clicking the links to all the pink words will take you to a new window and the relevant pages
There is a little organza butterfly on the left and the inside is lined and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts
They have been sparkled with the Glitter Magic mix called Chameleon
If you would like to win this 5 x 7 card then all you have to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post and a name will be drawn at random and the winner announced in the morning.
If you enter to win then please come back and see if you are the winner and you will have 48 hours to claim the card
Further information about Scrapberrys .... they forgot to give me the correct link and have apologised for those who tried to find out prices.
I know have the link to their Facebook page and you can see samples of cards that have been made with their products and it is there that you can ask any questions that you like ... here it is ... Scrapberrys I have also amended the original post with this new link
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
July 17, 2014
Yellow and Pink ...
Hi Everybody,
Now I now that not everybody will like yellow and pink but it really is a winning combination if you get the shades right.
The photograph is not a very good one but the Spectrum Noir colors used are ...
Skin FS2 FS3 FS4
Hair GB2 GB8 GB9
Clothes PL1 BP2 BP6
Boots GB2 GB8 GB9
The background and the ribbon have been colored with Isopropyl and CT3 and sprayed onto the card through a mask and the technique with the ribbon is shown in this tutorial ... Coloring Ribbon and Flowers
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the image is from Saturated Canary and it is pretty ... it's just a rubbish photo (Note to self ... Must Do Better)
The Spectrum Noir pens and pencils are available from JGD Crafts and I love the pencils they are so smooth to work with
Now I now that not everybody will like yellow and pink but it really is a winning combination if you get the shades right.
The photograph is not a very good one but the Spectrum Noir colors used are ...
Skin FS2 FS3 FS4
Hair GB2 GB8 GB9
Clothes PL1 BP2 BP6
Boots GB2 GB8 GB9
The background and the ribbon have been colored with Isopropyl and CT3 and sprayed onto the card through a mask and the technique with the ribbon is shown in this tutorial ... Coloring Ribbon and Flowers
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the image is from Saturated Canary and it is pretty ... it's just a rubbish photo (Note to self ... Must Do Better)
The Spectrum Noir pens and pencils are available from JGD Crafts and I love the pencils they are so smooth to work with
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
July 16, 2014
Flower Starter Packs ...
Hi Everybody,
Have you seen them ??? The beautiful starter packs of flowers and embellishments that Paul from Wild Orchid Crafts has put together for us.
He very kindly listened to my suggestion that was based on some of the comments that many ladies wrote and said that this is what they wanted
A small selection of different sized flowers and styles that you can add to your cards and at a cost that was reasonable
This is what he has come up with and what a really good price
I think he has done us proud ... so please pop over and take a look at the Flower Starter Packs
The featured card shows some of WOC flowers and the rhinestone embellishment is in the bow to add that luxury touch to the design and these are available in the Mixed Flowers and Rhinestone Packs but there are other combinations and colors for you to choose from
I hope you will like what Paul has done ... I certainly do ... so Thank You Paul for your doing this for us
Have you seen them ??? The beautiful starter packs of flowers and embellishments that Paul from Wild Orchid Crafts has put together for us.
He very kindly listened to my suggestion that was based on some of the comments that many ladies wrote and said that this is what they wanted
A small selection of different sized flowers and styles that you can add to your cards and at a cost that was reasonable
This is what he has come up with and what a really good price
I think he has done us proud ... so please pop over and take a look at the Flower Starter Packs
The featured card shows some of WOC flowers and the rhinestone embellishment is in the bow to add that luxury touch to the design and these are available in the Mixed Flowers and Rhinestone Packs but there are other combinations and colors for you to choose from
I hope you will like what Paul has done ... I certainly do ... so Thank You Paul for your doing this for us
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
July 15, 2014
Italian Background
Hi Everybody,
This pretty card is created using the Italian Background by Sue Wilson from JGD Crafts
I have cut the pattern twice and one of them is silver, and layered them together with a slight offset to the one below so that the silver just shows through.
The Faux Quilled Blooms and Leaves are also designed by Sue and they have been inked with Distress Inks to add some color
The Bow and ribbon strip have also been used to finish the card and I have used some turquoise pearls to add to the centre of each flower.
Then I was extremely lazy and added in a printed sentiment that is silver foiled.
And that's it quick and easy card that looks better in the hand than it does on a photo.
More on the WOC flowers and Paul has agreed to put together Starter Packs of flowers in various sizes and styles for you to try and there will be several color ways for you to choose from.
So pop over to Wild Orchid Crafts later today and have a good look and see if there is something that takes your fancy .. I am sure you are going to love them and the price too.
This pretty card is created using the Italian Background by Sue Wilson from JGD Crafts
I have cut the pattern twice and one of them is silver, and layered them together with a slight offset to the one below so that the silver just shows through.
The Faux Quilled Blooms and Leaves are also designed by Sue and they have been inked with Distress Inks to add some color
The Bow and ribbon strip have also been used to finish the card and I have used some turquoise pearls to add to the centre of each flower.
Then I was extremely lazy and added in a printed sentiment that is silver foiled.
And that's it quick and easy card that looks better in the hand than it does on a photo.
More on the WOC flowers and Paul has agreed to put together Starter Packs of flowers in various sizes and styles for you to try and there will be several color ways for you to choose from.
So pop over to Wild Orchid Crafts later today and have a good look and see if there is something that takes your fancy .. I am sure you are going to love them and the price too.
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
Labels:
JGDCrafts,
Sue Wilson designs,
Wild Orchid crafts
July 14, 2014
Ragged Santa
Hi everybody,
I know it's only July but I wanted to show you this lovely Santa from Mo's Digital Pencil and colored with Spectrum Noir
Pen Colors used ...
Skin FS3 FS6
Clothes DR3 DR5 DR7 EB1
Boots/Belt IG2 IG5 IG7
Holly DG2
Shadow TB1
The full range of Spectrum Noir pens and pencils can be purchased from JGD Crafts
The paper was a free paper stack and the satin ribbon is from Mei Flower
The sparkler in the centre of the bow is from Wild Orchid Crafts
I noticed the other day some comments that you would like a sort of introductory pack of flowers
You would like them in a mixture of sizes, styles and colors for you to try them out first
And so I have made the suggestion to Paul at WOC and he is going to see if he can put something together
I will be sure to let you know if he does and give you the link to take a look. I am sure that you will not be disappointed.
I know it's only July but I wanted to show you this lovely Santa from Mo's Digital Pencil and colored with Spectrum Noir
Pen Colors used ...
Skin FS3 FS6
Clothes DR3 DR5 DR7 EB1
Boots/Belt IG2 IG5 IG7
Holly DG2
Shadow TB1
The full range of Spectrum Noir pens and pencils can be purchased from JGD Crafts
The paper was a free paper stack and the satin ribbon is from Mei Flower
The sparkler in the centre of the bow is from Wild Orchid Crafts
I noticed the other day some comments that you would like a sort of introductory pack of flowers
You would like them in a mixture of sizes, styles and colors for you to try them out first
And so I have made the suggestion to Paul at WOC and he is going to see if he can put something together
I will be sure to let you know if he does and give you the link to take a look. I am sure that you will not be disappointed.
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
Labels:
JGDCrafts,
Mei Flower,
Spectrum Noir,
Wild Orchid crafts
July 13, 2014
Scrapberrys
Hi Everybody,
Todays card is made with products from a company called Scrapberrys and their aim is to provide quality items to the European market.
There products can be found on their Facebook page at Scrapberrys
The have several items in their catalogue from beautiful papers to character stamps and embellishments.
Click the link and see what is on offer .... you may just find the paper you have been searching for.
I also have some character stamps from the same company and as I use them I will add the link again to take you to the items
The vintage style to this card is created using the papers from the French Journey Collection
The postcard papers I have divided and backed each one onto some gold mirror card and then added them with foam tape to create different levels
The flourishes are also from the same company and blend with the card perfectly. I have added some to the sentiment panel and also from the flowers
The brick effect paper looks very authentic to my design and I arranged my flowers to cascade down the wall
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts The doily, ribbon and lace are from my "Stash"
Todays card is made with products from a company called Scrapberrys and their aim is to provide quality items to the European market.
There products can be found on their Facebook page at Scrapberrys
The have several items in their catalogue from beautiful papers to character stamps and embellishments.
Click the link and see what is on offer .... you may just find the paper you have been searching for.
I also have some character stamps from the same company and as I use them I will add the link again to take you to the items
The vintage style to this card is created using the papers from the French Journey Collection
The postcard papers I have divided and backed each one onto some gold mirror card and then added them with foam tape to create different levels
The flourishes are also from the same company and blend with the card perfectly. I have added some to the sentiment panel and also from the flowers
The brick effect paper looks very authentic to my design and I arranged my flowers to cascade down the wall
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts The doily, ribbon and lace are from my "Stash"
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
Labels:
Scrapberrys,
Wild Orchid crafts
July 12, 2014
Napa Valley
Hi Everybody,
I love all the new dies by Sue Wilson but this one is Napa Valley and I fell for this as soon as I saw it.
It is just soooooo .... well simply beautiful and it cuts like a dream.
Here I have layered it with Spellbinders Matting Basics A and B as a Hinged Card and if you click the link it will take you to the tutorial on how to make this style for yourself
I cut a patterned panel from the California background and layered it over silver
But before I added it to the card I threaded silver ribbon through white lace and added it at the bottom
The largest shaped layer is from the Decorative Frames Set B from the California Collection and then Napa Valley on the top Layered up with foam tape between them all for dimension.
The bow is created on a smaller scale as I did the Chocolate Box Bow but it looks just a good. The knot is covered with a sparkler from Wild Orchid crafts
All the dies featured are available from JGD Crafts
I love all the new dies by Sue Wilson but this one is Napa Valley and I fell for this as soon as I saw it.
It is just soooooo .... well simply beautiful and it cuts like a dream.
Here I have layered it with Spellbinders Matting Basics A and B as a Hinged Card and if you click the link it will take you to the tutorial on how to make this style for yourself
I cut a patterned panel from the California background and layered it over silver
But before I added it to the card I threaded silver ribbon through white lace and added it at the bottom
The largest shaped layer is from the Decorative Frames Set B from the California Collection and then Napa Valley on the top Layered up with foam tape between them all for dimension.
The bow is created on a smaller scale as I did the Chocolate Box Bow but it looks just a good. The knot is covered with a sparkler from Wild Orchid crafts
All the dies featured are available from JGD Crafts
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
The winner of the card ...
Hi Everybody,
So once again this is an early morning post to announce the winner of the card offered yesterday. It is a very pretty peach card with lots of embellishments and it looks much better in real life.
The draw has been done and the card is going to go to you ...
So once again this is an early morning post to announce the winner of the card offered yesterday. It is a very pretty peach card with lots of embellishments and it looks much better in real life.
The draw has been done and the card is going to go to you ...
Diana Lawton
Please email me ... christina@card-making-magic.com ... and send me your postal address and the card will be in the post immediately. You have 48 hours to claim the card and I hope you will like it and please let me know when it arrives
I have had several questions this week such as ... where I get my verses/ flowers/glitter from or how do you make a particular item
When there is a paragraph on the page and it has PINK colored words in it they are the links to those items ... all you need to do is click the link.
Here is an example ... the die used in the Friday Freebie card was the Chantilly Heart from Tattered Lace and the link took you to where I got my die from which was JGD Crafts. I add the links to either the actual product or the website
So go on click the link ... Chantilly Heart ... did you get there OK ? Oh good .. so now if there is a similar thing in future posts all you need to do is click and find the answer.
I will add links as often as I can to show you what the item looks like and where you can get it from ... and I only buy quality items from reliable sources. But you can shop around for them if that is your choice.
There will be another post later today so I hope you will pop back to take a look and try clicking some of the links if the item interests you.
More later ...
Hugs xx
Labels:
"Friday Freebie",
JGDCrafts
July 11, 2014
Friday Freebie 017
Hi Everybody,
Todays card is in a beautiful peach color and has a Tattered Lace background to it called Chantilly Heart
It is available from JGD Crafts and the link will take you to a selection of different dies
The outside of the card and the sentiment are surrounded with Diamanté that is from Want2Scrap
The verse is from Crafters Companion and is one of the Sentimentals range
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and are a mixture or Roses, Carnations, Lilies and they are all sparkled with Chameleon Glitter
The inside is lined and decorated and it is a very pretty card.
So if you would like to win this one then all you have to do is leave me a comment at the bottom of the page.
One name will be drawn later this evening and the winners name will be on the Blog in the morning
So if you add your comment then please come back to see if you have won the card
Todays card is in a beautiful peach color and has a Tattered Lace background to it called Chantilly Heart
It is available from JGD Crafts and the link will take you to a selection of different dies
The outside of the card and the sentiment are surrounded with Diamanté that is from Want2Scrap
The verse is from Crafters Companion and is one of the Sentimentals range
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and are a mixture or Roses, Carnations, Lilies and they are all sparkled with Chameleon Glitter
The inside is lined and decorated and it is a very pretty card.
So if you would like to win this one then all you have to do is leave me a comment at the bottom of the page.
One name will be drawn later this evening and the winners name will be on the Blog in the morning
So if you add your comment then please come back to see if you have won the card
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
July 10, 2014
Italian Collection ...
Hi Everybody,
This pretty card is created from the Italian Collection by Sue Wilson
The dies I have used are the Italian Background and the Tuscany and both sets are from JGD Crafts
I have created this card as a Hinged Card and the link will take you to the tutorial for that style
The centre part has been colored with Dusty Concord and Bundled Sage Distress Inks and then sparkled with the Chameleon Glitter
The link takes you to all the colors that are available in the Iridescent Glitters and there you will one I use all the time.
Slightly different mix but the Tuscany has had the same treatment but with Victorian Velvet this time and the rose is created from Felt.
Both pretty cards
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
This pretty card is created from the Italian Collection by Sue Wilson
The dies I have used are the Italian Background and the Tuscany and both sets are from JGD Crafts
I have created this card as a Hinged Card and the link will take you to the tutorial for that style
The centre part has been colored with Dusty Concord and Bundled Sage Distress Inks and then sparkled with the Chameleon Glitter
The link takes you to all the colors that are available in the Iridescent Glitters and there you will one I use all the time.
Slightly different mix but the Tuscany has had the same treatment but with Victorian Velvet this time and the rose is created from Felt.
Both pretty cards
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
July 09, 2014
Chameleon Glitter ...
Hi Everybody,
This pretty card is created with the Grand Squares as my base card and layered in red and white
The white layer has been embossed and ribbon wrapped around the layers before adding it to the card
The Gilded Gate has been cut twice and then I have sprayed it with Stick and Stay from Crafters Companion
It has then been sprinkled with the Chameleon Glitter from Glitter Magic ... and the link will take you straight to the pot of glitter It can be found in the Iridescent Glitters if you need to find it again.
The deep red satin ribbon is from Mei Flower and it ties in a beautiful bow. The bow centre is from Wild Orchid Crafts
The deep red pearls are from Want2Scrap and they have just been added to the corners and on the tag
The glitter doe not show up very well on the photo ... but it sparkles here in real life.
This pretty card is created with the Grand Squares as my base card and layered in red and white
The white layer has been embossed and ribbon wrapped around the layers before adding it to the card
The Gilded Gate has been cut twice and then I have sprayed it with Stick and Stay from Crafters Companion
It has then been sprinkled with the Chameleon Glitter from Glitter Magic ... and the link will take you straight to the pot of glitter It can be found in the Iridescent Glitters if you need to find it again.
The deep red satin ribbon is from Mei Flower and it ties in a beautiful bow. The bow centre is from Wild Orchid Crafts
The deep red pearls are from Want2Scrap and they have just been added to the corners and on the tag
The glitter doe not show up very well on the photo ... but it sparkles here in real life.
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
July 08, 2014
Dreamer ...
Hi Everybody,
Back to cards today and not a Spellbinders in sight.
This is simply A4 cut in half and joined together with a hinge and then each mat and layer cut slightly smaller.
The top layer has been embossed with the Ornate Butterflies A4 folder from Crafters Companion
The inside is also embossed with the same pattern and the beautiful pearl flourish on the front is from Want2Scrap
The ribbon is some from my "Stash" but the centre on the bow and the flowers and the leaves are from Wild Orchid Crafts
The flowers have been sparkled with Glitter Magic and I use the one called Chameleon for my cards as it goes with anything you add it to
It is a very simple card to make but how you dress it is up to you and the embellishments that you have available to you.
Back to cards today and not a Spellbinders in sight.
This is simply A4 cut in half and joined together with a hinge and then each mat and layer cut slightly smaller.
The top layer has been embossed with the Ornate Butterflies A4 folder from Crafters Companion
The inside is also embossed with the same pattern and the beautiful pearl flourish on the front is from Want2Scrap
The ribbon is some from my "Stash" but the centre on the bow and the flowers and the leaves are from Wild Orchid Crafts
The flowers have been sparkled with Glitter Magic and I use the one called Chameleon for my cards as it goes with anything you add it to
It is a very simple card to make but how you dress it is up to you and the embellishments that you have available to you.
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
July 07, 2014
Little Diva ...
Hi Everybody,
This fabulous character is Diva from Mo's Digital Pencil and it has been colored with Spectrum Noir
Colors used ...
Skin FS2 FS3 FS6
Hair TN2 TN3 EB5
Dress BT2 BT4 BT5 BT7
Shawl PP2 PP4 PP6 and Glitter
Here is one in another colorway already made up into a card and already has a designated place to go for a birthday this year
Colors used ...
Skin FS2 FS3 FS5
Hair TN2 TN3 EB5
Dress DR1 DR5 DR7
Shawl TN2 GB5 GB8 and Glitter
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
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