Hello Everyone,
Can you believe that I am nearly eight months old already and I now try to be the boss in my house but my mum won't let me.
She says I need to be a well behaved puppy and then she will take me to lots of places that she goes too but only if I am polite
Look how much I have changed in these few months since I cam to live with my mum and dad when I was nine weeks old
I was soooo cute then but now I am simply gorgeous ... don't you think ??
Me and my friend Dougal are starting a new dog training class next month and it is our Bronze Citizens award.
We will get a certificate at the end of it from the Kennel Club ... if we are well behaved.
We can then go on to the next stage and I will be sure to keep you posted as to how we go on.
When I am a year old I can also go to Agility Training and run up ramps and through hoops and over fences. I will have a ball but my mum will be shattered !!
It's a beautiful day today and our mums took Dougal and me on the beach.
We ran around and played and walked such a long way for two hours.
Then we got back and we had been made clean and tidy with no sand on us we snuggled up on the sofa and had a little sleep.
Isabella came to visit today as she is going to a Christening with her Daddy and Jasmine
She dressed me up in her crown and called me Princess Ruby ... she thinks I look lovely but I am not too sure !!
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
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April 02, 2017
April 01, 2017
Card Winner Today ....
Hi Everybody,
So today is a quick blog post because I am going to the craft show to see what goodies I can find.
It's pouring down here but at least the show will be warm and cosy.
The draw for the Card winner has been done before we leave and the name this week is yours ...
sghay
Please email me your postal address to
christina@card-making-magic.ccom
and the card will be on its way to you.
Please let me know when it arrives with you and I
hope you will like it when it does
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
March 31, 2017
Friday Freebie 012 - Lilac Creation
Hi Everybody,
I really like todays card and it is lined inside too. It is in shades of lilac and white with complimenting flowers along both sides
There is even a matching hat pin with this one and lots of layers.
So if this is a card that you would like then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post.
From those comments a name will be chosen at random and the winner announced in tomorrows blog post.
You will have 72 hours in which to claim it.
I don't think you will be disappointed with this one as it is much nicer in the hand than the photo shows
I really like todays card and it is lined inside too. It is in shades of lilac and white with complimenting flowers along both sides
There is even a matching hat pin with this one and lots of layers.
So if this is a card that you would like then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post.
From those comments a name will be chosen at random and the winner announced in tomorrows blog post.
You will have 72 hours in which to claim it.
I don't think you will be disappointed with this one as it is much nicer in the hand than the photo shows
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
March 30, 2017
Tonic Studios - Canvas Sneakers
Hi Everybody,
This fun card is created with one of the Kids Rococo dies from Tonic Studios.
This is the Canvas Sneakers and is perfect for any male cards that you need to make especially young boys
I have teamed it with the Best Wishes die also from Tonic and it made the easiest of cards
You will fine the instruction in my latest video on YouTube and here is the link for you Tonic Studios - Canvas Sneakers
I hope you enjoy the video and over the next few weeks I have many more coming up for you to view.
This fun card is created with one of the Kids Rococo dies from Tonic Studios.
This is the Canvas Sneakers and is perfect for any male cards that you need to make especially young boys
I have teamed it with the Best Wishes die also from Tonic and it made the easiest of cards
You will fine the instruction in my latest video on YouTube and here is the link for you Tonic Studios - Canvas Sneakers
I hope you enjoy the video and over the next few weeks I have many more coming up for you to view.
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
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March 29, 2017
Water Colour Wednesday - Sunflowers
Hi Everybody,
This image is from the same collection as the poppies and both are from the Just Inklined CD called the Next Big Thing
This one has been coloured with Gansai Tambi water colours with a faux stitched edge around the circle.
Faux Stitching was a page that I added to my website many years ago but it seems to be having a bit of a comeback at present.
To the flowers I added some Glossy Accents and this tilted photo shows you a little more of the effect.
The yellow ribbon and the enamel dots jut added that finale touch and the finished card is a 6" square.
I mated the image onto yellow and then brown card and then glued the lot to a white base card
The Happy Birthday sentiment has been trimmed into a banner and added with foam pads to the bottom of the card
This image is from the same collection as the poppies and both are from the Just Inklined CD called the Next Big Thing
This one has been coloured with Gansai Tambi water colours with a faux stitched edge around the circle.
Faux Stitching was a page that I added to my website many years ago but it seems to be having a bit of a comeback at present.
To the flowers I added some Glossy Accents and this tilted photo shows you a little more of the effect.
The yellow ribbon and the enamel dots jut added that finale touch and the finished card is a 6" square.
I mated the image onto yellow and then brown card and then glued the lot to a white base card
The Happy Birthday sentiment has been trimmed into a banner and added with foam pads to the bottom of the card
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
March 28, 2017
Tuesday Tutorial - Intertwined Spirals
Hi Everybody,
For todays tutorial I am using one of the newer dies from Spellbinders and this is the Intertwined Spirals designed by Becca Feeken. It is delicate and intricate and makes the most beautiful cards for you with just the one die set.
Spellbinders Supplies:
For todays tutorial I am using one of the newer dies from Spellbinders and this is the Intertwined Spirals designed by Becca Feeken. It is delicate and intricate and makes the most beautiful cards for you with just the one die set.
Spellbinders Supplies:
Other Supplies:
- Pale Pink Card
- Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
- Glitter from Glitter Magic
- Ribbon from Mei Flower
- Stamp from Clarity Stamps
- Pearl Flourish from Want2Scrap
Instructions:
With the outer frame cut two layers to create the base card
With frame and insert one cut a layer in the pale pink
Add foam pads to the back of this and wrap with ribbon before adding it to the base card
With the two solid parts cut one of each in the pale pink and add foam pads between.
The foam pads are only 1 mm but give a pleasing depth to the overall look
With the shaped solid and the matching insert cut this in white
Stamp and heat emboss the sentiment onto some white card and either die cut or punch it into a circle to fit the front
Select pink and white flowers.
I have used from the left:
Rosebuds, Sweetheart Blossoms, Cosmos Daisies, 20 mm Green leaves and Roses in three different sizes 10 mm 15 mm 20 mm
Add a small bow to the front and one small rose to cover the knot.
Arrange the flowers along the left side and dot with glue then sprinkle with glitter to make them sparkle.
Add some small pieces of pearl flourish around the flowers and three small pink ones to the sentiment circle
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
March 26, 2017
Card Display ...
Hi Everybody,
Every week I give away one or more of my cards and I say that it doesn't matter if you have won before you can still enter again.
And I am happy to send them to wherever you live at my expense.
So I just had to show you this beautiful frame that Ann Lauzon in Canada has created with three of the cards that she has won over the years that I have been doing this give away.
Christina's Cards |
Doesn't this look beautiful and I am so honoured that she would treasure my creations to this extent. I think it looks wonderful and it is something that I am sure Ann will treasure for a long time.
Thank you for letting me show everyone what you have done and I hope it gives you great pleasure
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
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March 25, 2017
Card Winner
Hi Everybody,
Good morning on this beautiful sunny day. The whole weekend stretches out and I am going to really enjoy it all. Today we are dog sitting all day and so later on we are taking Ruby and Dougal to Witch Wood for a good romp through the trees.
Both of them love going there and it tires them out for a few hours at least. Then tomorrow is Mothers Day and I am going out to lunch.
But before all that I have done the draw for the lovely white and silver card from yesterday and the name chosen is you ....
Good morning on this beautiful sunny day. The whole weekend stretches out and I am going to really enjoy it all. Today we are dog sitting all day and so later on we are taking Ruby and Dougal to Witch Wood for a good romp through the trees.
Both of them love going there and it tires them out for a few hours at least. Then tomorrow is Mothers Day and I am going out to lunch.
But before all that I have done the draw for the lovely white and silver card from yesterday and the name chosen is you ....
Maggie Phillips
Could you email me please with your postal addres to
christina@card-making-magic.com
and the card will be on its way to you
You have 72 hour in which to claim it and I hope you will like it when it arrives with you.
Please lt me know that you have it safely
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
christina@card-making-magic.com
and the card will be on its way to you
You have 72 hour in which to claim it and I hope you will like it when it arrives with you.
Please lt me know that you have it safely
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
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March 24, 2017
Friday Freebie 011
Hi Everybody,
Todays card is the silver and white one that I made a few weeks ago in a Tuesday Tutorial
Todays card is the silver and white one that I made a few weeks ago in a Tuesday Tutorial
It really is a pretty card and it has a selection of flowers attached to it
Click the link above to see how it was made.
If you would like to win this card then all you need to do is leave me a comment.
From those comments a name will be chosen at random and the winner announced in tomorrows blog post.
Be sure to come back and check if you enter that it is your name that is shown as I cannot chase you up. If you don't claim the card in 72 hours then it will be offered to someone else at a later date.
SC&P 161 Magazine Winner
Cynthia Cole
Email me please with your postal address to
christina@card-making-magic.com
and it will be in the post to your straight away
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
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March 23, 2017
Die Cutting Essentials 22
Hi Everybody,
This pretty round card is using the same die and it looks different when you vary the colours and shapes
Today this magazine is on sale in selected supermarkets and craft shops or WHSmiths and this is one idea of how to use the really useful Happy Birthday die that comes free with it.
In the video I make this card ... and I tell you what I am doing. So for those who prefer me to speak then here it is back to normal
The video is
The lace and flower are from WOC
This pretty round card is using the same die and it looks different when you vary the colours and shapes
This one has been dressed up with flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
And they have been given the glitter treatment to make them sparkle
The little fabric butterfly is also from WOC
For this one I have used chalks to colour the areas of the die cut.
Don't forget to spritz with a little water to set the chalks or it may rub off the card
All pretty cards and that die cut is a good one to keep on hand for any of your birthday cards
And remember that you can always take your scissors to it and snip away the bits you don't want.
But don't throw them away because they may come in handy on another card
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
March 22, 2017
Magazine Previews
Hi Everybody,
It's time for the new magazines again and this month there are some more fabulous free gifts for you.
The ones shown here will be in the shops on the 23td March
The ones shown here will be in the shops on the 23td March
These videos are previews of what you can expect and the format has changed slightly with each new one. From now forward, at the start of each video I am showing you what the magazine looks like in its wrapper
That way you will be able to decide if this is one that you would like and be able spot it more easily on the shelves.
I am also giving you the link direct to the order page if you want to buy the magazine:
Simply Cards and Papercrafts 161
Creative Stamping 41
The first video is Simply Cards and Papercraft 161
I have ONE copy of SC&P161 with the gift to give away to one lucky reader, but you will need to buy the dies yourself
These videos are done in my new style solo filming format but I do talk in these
I am also giving you the link direct to the order page if you want to buy the magazine:
Simply Cards and Papercrafts 161
Creative Stamping 41
The first video is Simply Cards and Papercraft 161
I have ONE copy of SC&P161 with the gift to give away to one lucky reader, but you will need to buy the dies yourself
These videos are done in my new style solo filming format but I do talk in these
I have used elements from all the items in the pack and the dies are a special offer at half price from the magazine.
Please don't enter to win the magazine if you already have a subscription or your own copy
Creative Stamping 41 is the next video to share with you and this has a really beautiful A4 stamp set in the pack.
There is so much that can be done with this gift and the images are suitable for male or female
This pretty bird card is created with the feathers from the L'Aquarelle Stamps
Both cards are 6" squares and the water colours used are Gansai Tambi
The Water Colour Wednesday card will be back next week and so my apologies that it is missing this week
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
March 21, 2017
Tuesday Tutorial - Heirloom Rectangle
Hi Everybody,
Todays card features a die that has been around now for quite some time and you may have this is your personal "stash" If you do it maybe time to get it out again and try this really easy card.
The dies do all the work and the flowers are the crowning glory in soft shades of lilac and white
The card has been created with just the one set of dies
Spellbinders Used:
Other Supplies:
- Flowers, Glitter ball from Wild Orchid Crafts
- Ribbon from my "Stash"
- Pearls from Want2Scrap
- Card from Papermill Direct
- Glitter from Glitter Magic
- Sentiment from Lili of the Valley
Instructions:
With die #4 and white card cut two layers for the base and a layer in lilac
With dies #3 and 4 together cut another layer in white for the patterned piece
Create the base with the two white pieces by scoring along one a little way down and gluing them together along the small panel
Add foam to the back of the other two and layer the lilac and patterned pieces together
Wrap ribbon around these layers before adding to the base card
Cut die #2 in lilac and emboss this piece for more texture. Add foam pads to the back and arrange over the top of the ribbon
Stamp the sentiment of your choice and cut out with the smallest die
Cut two more in white and one in lilac
Glue the white ones together keeping the sentiment one for the top. This will give depth to the panel
Cut the lilac one in half and arrange around the sentiment panels to leave a small border.
Attach foam to the back of these
Select the flowers you would like.
From left to right I have used:
Gypsophila, Chrysanthemum, Cosmos Daisies, Tulips, Roses
Arrange the flowers in a pleasing display on your card and dot with glue then sprinkle with glitter.
Add the bow and small pearls around the flowers
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
March 20, 2017
Die Cutting Essentials Special Vol 4
Hi Everybody,
This Thursday the 23rd March a new issue of
Die Cutting Essentials Special Volume 4
will be on sale in your local craft shops and selected supermarkets and I am so pleased to say that some of my cards will be one of the features in the pages.
will be on sale in your local craft shops and selected supermarkets and I am so pleased to say that some of my cards will be one of the features in the pages.
And I have a video to give you a sneaky peak of DCE Special Vol 4 and show you some more ideas that I have designed
There is also a beautiful paper pack that you can use with some deep and dramatic colours in the mix.
The video will show you exactly what is in the pack and I am sure that you will have fun playing with it.
My flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the pearl flourish is from Wnt2Scrap
The ribbon on the hearts card is also in the pack and is a vibrant shade of pink
If you wanted this special edition you can get it HERE
If you wanted this special edition you can get it HERE
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
March 19, 2017
Spellbinders Graceful Fans (Video)
Hi Everybody,
Thank you all for your feedback on my new style videos and they have had a real mixed response. Some like it and others don't but a lot of people say they didn't like the music. So in this one I have toned it down to a more gentle tune.
I won't be doing all the videos like this just the occasional one with a quick card. It keeps things fresh and interesting to change them around a little. I am very flattered that many of you like the sound of my voice (I hate it)
There have recently been a lot of new border dies from the wonderful Becca Feeken and they are all intricate and a pleasure to work with .
And so I thought that a video was in order to show you how I made this really pretty card
This link Spellbinders Graceful Fans will take you through to the video and the steps needed to make this top card.
I hope you enjoy this new style video more
The bright gold card is part of a pack from Craft Stash and it gives a real luxury look to the white card and it is easy to cut
The ribbon I already had in my supplies and I used it to create the double bow.
So there are a couple more ideas using the exact same items just arranging them in a different way each time
The way I tie the bow is shown in the video Tying A Bow and it is quite easy to do.
Once you get to play with these dies I am sure that you will come up with lots more ideas for yourself.
But as you can see they are very versatile and the gold card sets them off beautifully
Thank you all for your feedback on my new style videos and they have had a real mixed response. Some like it and others don't but a lot of people say they didn't like the music. So in this one I have toned it down to a more gentle tune.
I won't be doing all the videos like this just the occasional one with a quick card. It keeps things fresh and interesting to change them around a little. I am very flattered that many of you like the sound of my voice (I hate it)
There have recently been a lot of new border dies from the wonderful Becca Feeken and they are all intricate and a pleasure to work with .
And so I thought that a video was in order to show you how I made this really pretty card
This link Spellbinders Graceful Fans will take you through to the video and the steps needed to make this top card.
I hope you enjoy this new style video more
The bright gold card is part of a pack from Craft Stash and it gives a real luxury look to the white card and it is easy to cut
The ribbon I already had in my supplies and I used it to create the double bow.
So there are a couple more ideas using the exact same items just arranging them in a different way each time
The way I tie the bow is shown in the video Tying A Bow and it is quite easy to do.
Once you get to play with these dies I am sure that you will come up with lots more ideas for yourself.
But as you can see they are very versatile and the gold card sets them off beautifully
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
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