Believe ...

Hi Everybody,

This is a small card created using the A2 matting basics from Spellbinders.

I have added in the list of dies at then end of the post and it was a very quick card to make.

The ribbon is from my "Stash" and so I can't remember who made it ... I just know it was some that I got at a Craft show.

The flowers and the bows centre are both from Wild Orchid Crafts 

The little round sentiment is from
 Lili of the Valley and I have stamped it in Aged Mahogany and embossed it in clear powder

It is a sentiment that I have used many many times as it says so much

So altogether a quick and simple card that would suit many occasions.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Spellbinders S5-131 Nestabilities Card Creator A-2 Matting Basics A Die Templates

Spellbinders S5-132 Nestabilities Card Creator A-2 Matting Basics B Die Templates

Spellbinders S5-181 Borderabilities A2 Bracket Borders Die Templates

Spellbinders S4-115 Nestabilities Large Petite Scalloped Circles Die Template

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Making Poppies ...

Hi Everybody,

Here as promised is the first of the Create a Flower Tutorials and this one uses the die that sold out first  when I showed it on  Create and Craft TV

The making of the flower is slightly different to the one I made on live TV as  I didn't have to worry about time running away with me.

The poppy was so popular and it makes the most beautiful flowers.

The card I am using is  the Christmas Red 270 gsm from Papermill Direct  and it is a good sturdy card that is ideal for either your base card or the flowers.

The video will take you step by step through the making of this flower and  there are probably many tutorials on how to do it  but this is just my way of making them

I have tried to keep the tutorial so that it is not too long and so I have stayed with the making of the flower and not made the complete card.

But it will give you some idea of how you may want to add the finished bloom to your projects

Today is my Card Class day but as soon as I can I will add another flower tutorial

More tomorrow ... 

Hugs xx

Spellbinders Blossoms

Hi Everybody,

Todays card uses some of the older Blossoms dies from Spellbinders and I have made several  flowers of different sizes to add to my card.

I have made this one from silver and white with a touch of pink to the edges of the petals and the pretty silver butterflies are from my "Stash"

The labels Twenty has the matching "Bling" attached to it from Want2Scrap

The inside is decorated to compliment the front and I have added in a little pocket with a tag inside for a signature or greeting.

But on Create and Craft at the beginning of this month I showed all the new flower dies that have been added to Spellbinders collections

I promised to make a tutorial on each of the new dies showing how the parts go together and so later today my "Film Crew" is going to start filming the making of those flowers.

Then slowly over the next few weeks we will add every one to the website under the collective title of  "Create A Flower"  and these will be free tutorials for you to view at your leisure

Now talking of  tutorials ...  I have added the latest in the Spellbinders Tuition Series to the website and   Spellbinders Class 5   is now available to purchase.

Thank you to every one who bought the other four classes and I hope you will enjoy this one as much and they are available for you to watch 24/7

Please read the instructions carefully so that you will be able to view the tutorial again and again whenever you wish.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Spellbinders S4-357 Shapeabilities Spiral Blossom Three Die Templates

Spellbinders Spiral Blossom One

Spellbinders S5-086 Shapeabilities Bitty Blossoms Die Templates

Spellbinders Nestabilities 5

Heartfelt Creations Countryside Evening - Decorative Blossom Corner

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Pretty in blue ...

Hi Everybody,

This pretty card is created from a pale blue and layered up with several sets of dies from  Spellbinders.

I have used foam pads in between each layer to give more depth and I have inked through the oval layer with Faded Jeans Distress ink.

The pearls are from  Want2Scrap  and they surround the sentiment.  It is from a set that is made to fit the Labels Twenty die but who says that is the only way it can be used ??

The ribbon is from my "Stash" and the single flower is from Wild Orchid Crafts

The sentiment is from  JustRite Stampers   and contains many words that can be mixed and matched to say many things

Click the links to take a look at the mentioned products

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Spellbinders S6-001 Nestabilities Matting Basics A Die Templates, 5 by 7-Inch

Spellbinders S6-002 Nestabilities Matting Basics B Die Templates, 5 by 7-Inch

Spellbinders S6-005 Nestabilities Elegant Labels 4-Die Templates, 5 by 7-Inch

Spellbinders S5-159 Decorative Elements Imperial Gold Labels 4-Die Templates

Spellbinders S4-356 Nestabilities Decorative Elements Floral Ovals Die Templates

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Pretty Bows

Hi Everybody,

This week the ladies in my Card Class added some pretty bows to their cards and we used a 250 gsm card from the Papermill Direct  throughout

We used the  Sue Wilson Classic and Lattice 3-D bows and layered the two together

There is a whole selection of Sues' designs  available to you from   JGD Crafts

Both of these cards are lovely but once again they have gone for completely different color schemes

This time Mary has gone for the darker colors and Brenda has gone for the pale ones ... it's usually the other way round.

Mary has chosen the flowers that match the dots in the background paper and Brenda has gone for those that match the tiny bees on her paper.

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts ... and don't forget that WOC have very kindly put together some starter packs which have flowers of  different sizes in them at a  really good price.

The flowers have been sparkled with Glitter Magic  to give an extra special look.

I think both cards look good and my ladies are doing really well with what they achieve each week.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Spellbinders Shapeabilities Dies-Twisted Metal Tags/Accents

Spellbinders S6-001 Nestabilities Matting Basics A Die Templates, 5 by 7-Inch

Spellbinders S6-002 Nestabilities Matting Basics B Die Templates, 5 by 7-Inch

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Another winner ...

Hi Everybody,

After a bit of a lie in this morning I have added the names to the hat and the one drawn out by my "Film Crew"  as the winner of the lovely blue card is  ....

Barbara Macaskill

so if you would like to email me your postal address please to 

christina@card-making-magic.com

then I will get the card on its journey  to you straight away.

I hope you will like it and please let me know when it arrives with you.

More later ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie 021

Hi Everybody,

Back again with a Friday Freebie this week and this card is in a pale blue with a Happy Birthday Sentiment.

Once again it is the Hinged Card  and the front has several layers using different Spellbinders.

The ribbon is a pretty gingham from  Mei Flower  that has been added with the  ribbon loops  for a special look

The buckle and the flowers are from  Wild Orchid Crafts  with the usual Glitter Magic  to add the sparkle

If you would like to win this card then all you have to do is leave me a comment and if your name is drawn from the hat by my "Film Crew" then you will see it in tomorrows blog post.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Would You Like ???

Hi Everybody,

One door opens and another closes  because since I was invited to join Spellbinders .... I have had to leave the Spectrum Noir Design Team.

Because Spectrum Noir is part of Crafters Companion and they make dies then there is a conflict of interests between them and Spellbinders.

I will still be part of the instructor team and will still be doing the workshops I have planned.

I will also continue to add cards with the color lists to my blog pages.

One of the workshops is with   JGD Crafts  on the 13th September and that class is fully booked.

The other is with  Crafting4pleasure  and that is in Bristol on the 4th October.

There are a couple of places left on that workshop

So if you live near there and would like to go then you can contact  Bev on Facebook   to book your place.  Just click the link.

Now what I want to ask is that would you like me to start including cards with colored images on them in the Friday Freebie.

These will be images that I have colored and made into cards like the ones shown. Tomorrows card is already chosen but if you would like me to include some of these then I will add one next week.

Let me know what you think please

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Poppies ...

Hi Everybody,

This beautiful  Spellbinders Poppy die was the first one to sell out on  Create and Craft  and it doesn't surprise me in the least.

It was really easy to make and creates a very vibrant and poignant flower.

It was the 100 years anniversary of World War 1 when this was shown and so of course everybody wanted it ... and there will be Novembers commemoration too.

I showed viewers how to make this for themselves and I have promised to do a tutorial in video on each of the flowers ... but it will take me a little while to do them all

This card was layered in red and white and is a 15cms square ... the paper was in a free paper stack with a magazine I subscribe to and it came in very handy for this particular card.

The verse is from Crafters Companion  and it is surrounded by the matching pearls from Want2Scrap

The ribbon is from my "Stash" but the bows centre is from Wild Orchid Crafts  and finishes everything off nicely

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

More Royal Blue

Hi Everybody,

Here is another card in the Royal Blue that some of you have said is too bright  

I have used the new  French Collection background by  Sue Wilson and it makes a really lovely addition to the card

It is made in the  Hinged Card Style   and it is my  favourite way of creating my base

The new collection of dies are available from  JGD Crafts  along with many other items for your crafting "Stash"

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and this is a collection of   Chrysanthemums, Roses, Sweetheart Blossoms, and Rosebuds

They have all been sparkled with  Glitter Magic    The satin ribbon is from  Mei Flower   that has been tied in a double bow  The pearl flourish is from  Want2Scrap 

It is a very pretty card and the blue is not quite as bright as you think in real life.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx