Beautiful Card Designs Made Easy

November 10, 2017

Friday Freebie - Life is Sweet Card & Gift

Hi Everybody,

This pretty die and stamp set was offered as a freebie with one of the magazines that I cover each month

The video Life is Sweet  shows you several that I made using this gift and it is a really useful little die to have

On offer today is the gift and one of the cards from the video and if it something that you would like then all you need to do is leave me a comment 

But you must come back to see if your name is listed as the winner in tomorrows blog post as you have 72 hours to claim it.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

November 09, 2017

Jewel Flower Stepper Card & Matching Box

Hi Everybody,

This beautiful stepper card is made with the Complete Card 7 Box Die Set that is part of the "Christina Collection" available with Craft Stash.  I have used deep jewel colours to create the flowers and the it all fits into the matching box
The video will show you how I made this and it is really easy to do. It can be used for any occasion and of course you can alter the colours to any you like.

Jewel Flowers & Matching Box   is not a long video so just enough time to make a cuppa and relax as you watch the card being made.

I hope you will enjoy it and join me on the next one 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

November 08, 2017

Simply Cards & Papercraft 170 - Floral Friends

Hi Everybody,

The new copy of Simply Cards 7 Papercraft 170 will be on sale on the 9th November

There is a fabulous free gift called Floral friends with it and you can have some fun making up your own scenes and backgrounds

This cute fox is one of the stamps and I did a little reverse stamping with him to make him face the other way

I coloured this one with Spectrum Noir 

But this one was coloured with Prisma Pencils

The background is Letter pressed and I show you the process in the video.


And this is the card for the girls ... in the video there is also one for the boys that was just as quick and easy to make

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



November 07, 2017

Tuesday Tutorial - Spellbinders Oval Regalia in Blue

Hi Everybody,

For today's card I am using a die that has been out for quite some time and maybe it is one that you have in your collection. I have used a lovely shade of blue to compliment the bright white and added in a mixture of flowers
Spellbinders Supplies:

  • 5x7 Matting Basics A
  • 5x7 Matting Basics B
  • Oval Regalia
  • Classic Ovals
  • Ribbon Banners
  • Platinum Die Cutting machine
  • Blistered Embossing Folder
Other Supplies:
  • White satin Ribbon 
  • Blue organza Ribbon
  • Dazzler
  • Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
  • Card from Papermill Direct
  • Stamp free with magazine
Instructions:
With die#7 fr pom Matting basics A cut two panels in white and create the base card
With die #7 from Matting Basics B cut another in blue
With die #6 from Matting Basics A cut another white panels and  emboss in the folder
With Oval Regalia die #3 and #4 cut layers in white
With die # 2 cut a layer in blue and with the largest oval cut another shape in blue
Stamp and emboss your sentiment and cut out with the banner
Cut the blue banner in half along the length and add behind the sentiment 
Layer all of these with foam pads between to give dimension
Wrap with the two ribbons before adding to the base card
Double tie a bow in both ribbons and cut an extra piece to add to the side where the ribbon tail faces to the back
Select the flowers in shades of blue.
From left to right I have used ...
Roses in three different sizes
Tulips in three shades of blue
Cherry Blossom and a Carnation
Gypsophilia and small rose buds in two shades

Arrange as you like and then dot with glue and sprinkle with glitter for a sparkly effect.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

November 06, 2017

Lilac and Lemon Card & Box

Hi Everybody,

This lovely colour scheme will work for any occasion and is perfect for adding lots of flowers too

I have used the dies from the Christina Collection and they are available only from Craft Stash

The video
will show you how I made both and I have to say that I am really pleased with the result.
The list of supplies is at the bottom of the post so that you can see what I have used

Maybe the colour scheme is new to you but I do hope you will give it a try as they really do work well together.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx