Card & Gift Winner

Hi Everybody,

It’s very cold and windy here today and although sunny it’s too much on the beach. 

It’s snuggle up time today with the heating on and see if the wind drops later to take Ruby out for a walk ... if only for a short one.

The draw for yesterday’s gift has been done and the name chosen this week is...

Ursula Longworth 

so would you email me your postal address please to

christina@card-making-magic.com

and they will be on their way to you straight away.

Please let me know when they arrive with you and I hope you will enjoy playing with them all.

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Bubbles & Fizz

Hi Everybody,

This set is ideal for male cards or any wine lovers in your house.

When I took the photo I forgot to add in the other elements to this gift ... and they are a large 6x6 embossing folder which you can just make out in the background to the card shown.

There are also some fabulous stamps to it  and I used them to stamp the items on the card. The dies make it easy for you to add them to your designs.

The video will show you exactly what is in the pack  Bubbles and Fizz

So if this is a set you think you would like then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post and add your FULL NAME please.

From those comments one name will be chosen as the winner and announced in tomorrows blog post so be sure to come back and check if it is you.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Birthday Flowers

Hi Everybody,

This very vibrant card is created with the Spring Summer Stamp Set from Card Making Magic.

I used the matching dies when possible and fussy cut the others after I had coloured them with Copics.

The flowers can be any colour you choose and you can use your favourite medium for your designs if you don't like Alcohol Markers

I have used the new 6x6 Card & Box die set and the Sentiment Set that also has matching dies to it.

It was very relaxing to sit and colour and I wish I had the time to do it more often. I am happy with the card and it would be suitable for any occasion with a change of the sentiment.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Papercraft Essentials 170 (PE170) Butterfly Rose Cut & Emboss

Hi Everybody,

The magazine I want to share with you this week is Papercraft Essentials 170 and it will be in the shops on the 7th February.

It is a two in one folder in that it cuts and embosses at the same time to give you a really pretty look for your own designs.

The video is not long but I do make the card featured and it is really easy to do.

 So I hope you will give it a try.

It doesn't matter if the inking is blotchy because you are going to die cut into it anyway so don't worry about that aspect

Just enjoy playing and making lovely cards

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Blue & White Shaker Card

Hi Everybody,

Here is another video for you to view this week using the same 6x6 Card and Box die set as yesterday

This is a shaker card and if you are new to card making then please don't be intimidated as they are really easy to create

I will show you step by step how I made this one and then you can ad your own artistic flare to it and make beautiful designs

I have used only elements from the die set and a few sequins from my stash and I am more than happy with the result.

The little Easel card Stand just adds that little bit extra for your recipient to display it on their mantle shelf for everybody to see the wonderful card that you made especially for them

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx 

Teal & Pink Floral Card

Hi Everybody,

This pretty card is created with the 6x6 Card and Box Die Set

 I have added in the flowers, ribbons and pearls from my Embellishments to make it really feminine, and combined them with others from Wild Orchid Crafts

It is in teal and pink on a white card base and it looks really special in the hand. 

I haven't made the box for this one but the flowers are deep as so you would need one to give or send the card

There are lots of layers to this card and the inside is also lined so make sure you have enough matching card before you start.

And of course extra if you wanted the box to match too.

But I am sure you will agree that is it a very pretty creation and I would be more than happy to get a card like this for my birthday 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Card & Gift Winner ...

Hi Everybody,

No lazing in bed today Ruby and I are up early and raring to go .... well sort of !!

It's icy cold out there so we won't be going far today, there's even ice on the beach.

The draw has been done early to and then name this week is ...

Anne Owens

please send your postal address to 

christina@card-making-magic.com

and the gift will be on it's way to you straight away

Please let me know that you have it safely

Now it's heating on and time to go and play with Ruby to stop her being bored until the ice goes a little and we can go out for a walk.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie- Teacup Garden

Hi Everybody,

Another fun stamp and die set on offer this week and this again was one I enjoyed playing with.

You can create your garden with the stamps and you will find lots of ideas on the back of the package and of course the video

Teacup Garden 

If this is a set that you would like to have then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post.

One name will be chosen as the winner and announced in tomorrows post so be sure to come back and check if it is you.

If you haven't claimed it after 72 hours it will be withdrawn and offered again at a later date.

So don't miss your chance.  The names of the winners each week are added to the Winners page in the side bar to your left.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Rainbow of Happiness

Hi Everybody,

Today's card is created with one of the new border dies from Card Making Magic and it was shown on the Hochanda show a few weeks ago.

It is really simple card to make and is bright and cheerful on a wt rainy day.

You can use different colours of cards or colour the card with inks or markers to get the colours you need for the rainbow.

I cut each colour with the die once in rainbow colours and then glued them onto my card layer leaving the bottom ends free.

I added a tiny gemstone to each scallop for an added touch and I really liked the result.

So why not give it a try if you like rainbows too and I promise you it is is very easy to create.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Creative Stamping 67 - Vintage Collage

Hi Everybody,

This months Creative Stamping has a beautiful A4 stamp set that is full of images to help you create beautiful cards and it will be on sale on the 31 st January

There are 36 stamps on the sheet and so you can mix and match for any vintage look you would like to create.

I had a lot of fun playing with this and I stayed with the Vintage theme for most of them.

I did try to show you how you can get a super modern floral look with a water coloured one and it is super bright.

I have no magazine to show how it will look on the shelves but don't let that stop you.

If you would like this set then have a  good look for

 Creative Stamping 67 

on the 31 st January in a supermarket near you

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx

Floral Card from Card making Magic

Hi Everybody,

Today's card is another sample from the ones I made for Hochanda and once again I have used the Spring-Summer Stamp and Die set.

I have stamped all my images onto white card and then coloured them and the die cuts with Copics

This is such a bright and cheerful card and could be for any occasion.

I have used the Sentiments Stamp & Die Set for mine.

The background has been created with  stencil made from the Trellis die in the set and coloured in a very pale pink.

The flowers, bee and butterflies have been added with foam pads to give different heights 

Tiny gemstones have been used to add the sparkle to the flower centres and I would be more than happy to get a card like this for my birthday

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Spring-Summer Stamp & Die Set

Hi Everybody,

This pretty layered card has used lots of dies from different sets and it shows you how well they all work together.

I love adding depth to my cards with layers and of course my trademark is flowers ribbons and pearls.

So for the card shown I have used the Card Making Magic Collection and I am very happy with the result.

Now with the new dies and stamps sets there is a lot of choice on how you put your card together

I stamped and coloured the flowers with Copics and then I did partial die cutting with the Nesting ovals, and layered them with foam tape for height.

Partial die cutting leaves part of the image outside the cut edge and gives a really pretty look to the card

The card layers are wrapped with ribbon and lace before adding them to the base and everything I used is listed below for you to view

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

How To Separate Your New Dies

Hi Everybody,

I have had several emails from people who may be new to card making and using dies, and they don't know how to get the joined dies in the new die and stamp sets apart.

And as it is always better to show you than to tell you and I have made a short video that will do just that.

Many dies these days are "Bridged" to unable the manufacturers to get more from the metal they use.  And so here is the video to show you how I do it

I hope you find it useful and you may have to buy some small snips, but it is better than ruining a good pair of scissors in the process, as the metal is probably too hard for scissors to cut through .

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Card & Gift Winner

Hi Everybody,

Late start for me to today as Ruby and I didn't get up till 10 am and then we had leisurely toast and marmalade for breakfast. Now she has gone back to sleep and I am here typing with her at my feet. 

But later she is going for a walk with Dougal and Vickie ... so she is just gathering her energy for a good run around the park.

The draw has been done for yesterday Make A Splash gift and the name is ....

Elaine Prendergast

would you email me your postal address please to

christina@card-making-magic.com

and they will be on their way to you straight away.

Tomorrow I am adding an information video to show you how to separate your new dies from Card Making Magic so please pop back then if you have had a problem or you don't know how to get them apart.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Make A Splash!

Hi Everybody,

I had a lot of fun with this stamp set when it was offered as a gift with a magazine earlier last year.

It came from Crafti Potential and it has stamps, dies and a stencil in the offer

The video will show some ideas using this set and I am sure that you can come up with many more of your own.

  So if you would like this Make A Splash set then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post with your FULL NAME

From those comments one name will be chosen as the winner and announced in tomorrows blog post. Be sure to come back and see if it is you as you only have 72 hours in which to claim the gift.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx