Magazine Freebies ...

Hi Everybody,

Here I am with the latest in what is FREE with this months magazines. And this month there are some real treats in store for you. 

These are on sale on the 23rd February so keep your eyes peeled for them

So to start with here is Simply Cards and Papercrafts 160 and the gift is this stunning Hydrangea Set that can be used in lots of ways.

In the video I have used Embossing Paste and coloured it with Distress Inks to make this really pretty card.

The Hydrangea Set  will show you how I did this one and it is easy to do  Flip the stencil over for another look or use chalks.

 This one I have done in Water colours and then spritz the background to make the paint run.

 It gives a diffused look to the card and I really like this effect.

As well as the stencil there is an embossing folder and a stamp set that is really useful too and can give you even more designs to work with.

It includes sentiments as well as other items for you to create your own scenes and backgrounds

The next one to look out for is Creative Stamping 40 and the large A4 stamp set that comes with the magazine

 Creative Stamping 40 - Handmade with Love   is the video to show you the sneaky peak of this collection and some of the things that I have done with it.

Two really good magazines that are full of info for you and step by step instructions on how to make many cards.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Todays Winner ...

Hi Everybody,

Not too bad a day here and I have lots to to do this afternoon.  Mainly prepping for videos over the weekend to bring you lots of new ones in the next week or two.

But this morning the draw has been done and the name  chosen at random was yours ...

Maria Illsley

so if you could email me please

christina@card-making-magic.com

with your postal address the card will be on its way to you 

You have 72 hours in which to claim it and please let me know that you have it safely once it arrives.

Have a good weekend 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie 006/17 - Pink Floral

Hi Everybody,

A really pretty pink and white floral card is on offer today and this is prettier in the hand than the photo shows.

It is in my favorite colour and with all the things I like to add especially the flowers.

So here is another card on offer for you and if this is one that you would like to have then you know what to do

Just leave me a comment at the end of the blog post and then from those comments a name will be chosen as the winner

You will need to come back in the morning to see if it is you and then you have 72 hours to claim it.

Please leave your full name as there are lots of people with the same first name and I won't know which one you are.

Good Luck everybody. Please scroll back for yesterday's post as it was a late addition ....sorry!

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

New Card Kit

Hi Everybody,

Today I wanted to tell you about a new card kit that is in the shops and this is from Hunkydory.

It is the Design Collection and this is the very first Issue for you to see.

In the kit there is a magazine that will take you step by step on how to use all the various elements that you will find in the pack  and there is something there for every level of card maker

The card pack is fill of things for the new card maker and you can make many designs from this in no time at all.

There are foiled cards and beautiful backing papers as well as inserts for many of them

I have also created a video to show you some of my ideas on using this versatile kit that is on sale in the shops right now.

Design Collection Issue I  is sure to please you and give you lots of scope whatever level you are at in your craft.

Open it up and have fun and see what you can come up with

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Two Posts in One ...

Hi Everybody,

Because of the change in my Tuesday Tutorial and the Water Colour Wednesday this week I thought it may be a good idea to combine the two and create a card with some water coloured flowers. 

I have used Spellbinders dies for my design and the flowers are bright and cheerful.

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S6-002 6x6 Matting Basics B
• SD5-224 Victorian Medallions Three
• SDS-012 Floral Divine Stamp & Dies Set
• SEL-002 Gridiron Embossing Folder
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• Rose pink and white card from Papermill Direct
• Gansai Tambi water Colours
• Water Colour Card
• Wink of Stella Clear Glitter pen
• Foam pads of varying thicknesses

Instructions:

With the largest die #8 from the Matting Basics cut two panels and create a hinged card

Hand cut a slightly smaller layer in rose pink to leave a thin border around the edges

Cut another layer in white, again leaving a small border,  and emboss in the folder.

(The card will be wider than the folder so emboss most of it and then move the card along to emboss the remainder.

 Partially cover the folder with the embossing plate and run through the machine. 

The pattern is busy enough not to notice any discrepancies in it )

Glue the two layers together and add to the base card with foam tape between to give dimension

With the solid die to Medallions Three cut one piece in rose pink and then with both parts together cut a filigree layer in white

Add these two together with foam pads between the layers and then more foam on the back of the pink card

Stamp, colour and cut as many flowers and leaves as you would like for your card

I stamped the sentiment twice and then used the banner die to cut each word separately 

Add the Medallions layer to the card and place a pearl in each corner

Arrange the flowers in the centre panel as you like them and use foam pads of varying thicknesses under them and the leaves.
 Keep two of the smaller flowers to one side

Add foam to the banners and arrange on the flowers then add the smaller flowers so that they just overlap the banners.
Add a little shading to the banners to make them look curved

Lightly add the glitter pen to the flowers for a little sparkle

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

6 x 6 Matting Basics B Card Creator Etched Dies	Shapeabilities Victorian Medallion Three Etched Dies	Seth Apter Em-bossing Fold'ers Gridiron 5 x 7 in Single Sided	Quite Contrary Debi Adams Floral Divine Stamp and Die Set
Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine	PICK & MIX	Gansai Tambi Water Colours	Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue

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