Ruby Update ...

Hello Everyone,

It's Ruby here today and I haven't been to visit you for some time.

I have still been having a lovely time when we go walking with Vickie and Dougal in the country or on the beach.

And as you can see from my photo I just love the mud and getting dirty.

My mum stands me in the kitchen sink and washes me all over to get the dirt off me.

Sometimes I don't smell very nice but I do scrub up well and then I am nice to be near again.

 I love going under the hairdryer too and having all that warm air ruffle my hair

And then I am clean and tidy, and all ready for a good snooze cuddled up in my blanket  ... till the next time we go walking !!

Bye for now 

Ruby xx

Card & Gift Winner

Hi Everybody,

It's lovely here today and we are out walking this afternoon with Vickie and both dogs. I hate to say that spring is on the way as that might encourage some rain or even snow ... but we live in hopes that it will be a good summer again this year.

The draw for yesterdays card and gift has been done earlier this week and the name is 

Jane McGill

would you email me please with your postal address to 

christina@card-making-magic.com

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

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Autumnal Treasures

Hi Everybody,

This was a lovely stamp set that I really enjoyed playing with at there are some lovely images on this A4 set.

For the card that goes with the set I used gold embossing powder and it looks much better in the hand than the photo shows.

If you would like to own this set then all you have to do is leave me a comment at the end of this post and add your FULL NAME please.

For those of you who are new to the "Give Away" ... your full name is requested so that we all know exactly who has won the prize in case there are two of you with the same first name.

From the comments one name will be chosen as the winner and announced in tomorrows blog post ... so ...  no full name then no entry

If your name is listed as the winner then then you will have 72 hours to claim it by emailing me privately. Please do not add personal details to the comments box.

Good Luck everybody 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx 

Just For You

Hi Everybody,

This pretty card is perfect for Valentines Day and the roses will never fade either. 

I have used coloured card to produce them with the dies from the collections available from Card Making Magic.

The Ribbon Threader adds that special touch especially with the bold black and white dotted ribbon.

I hope you are all having a good Valentines Day and maybe going out this evening for a special meal.

Have a good night and have a drink for me and Griff

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Die Cutting Essentials 48 - Tea Party

Hi Everybody,

When is a teapot not a teapot ???

When it's used to create a very pretty lace effect  background and this one looks especially good with the ink effect underneath

The ribbon and Birthday Greeting are from Card Making Magic but there is the opportunity for you to get a matching stamp set for just the P&P

Lots of little things that you can snip out of this die cut to add more elements to your designs so get busy playing. 

It will be in the shops tomorrow the 14th February so keep a look out if you wanted to add this to your collection

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Woven Ribbon

Hi Everybody,

Using  a Trellis dies to create the panel makes the card look extra special but have you thought about weaving your ribbon through it for another look ?

Once you have the ribbon in there you can lay it onto your card anyway round you prefer, and I have added several vidoes to show you how the look can change

For this card I have used the narrow satin ribbon from the Card Making Magic Collection and woven four different strips alternatively.

You can see the parts of the Trellis that the ribbon has gone through and the bow at the top is the finishing touch

The sentiment has been cut several times in black card and stacked together, then inked with Versamark and covered in clear embossing powder. Repeating this two or even three times will make your sentiment really sturdy and shiny/ I added mine to Vellum before adding it to the card front.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Floral "Thank You"

Hi Everybody,

A pretty card with a stencilled background created with the Spring Summer Stamp &

Die Set from Card Making Magic

The flowers, leaves and the butterfly have all been coloured with Copics and pearls added to the centres for decoration

The background was inked lightly with Distress Oxides in Abandoned Coral and then the same shade brushed through the stencil a little heavier.

I have used the brushes that I bought from Aldi last year and I have been informed that they are back in stock at present.

Just in case you can't get to an Aldi supermarket I have added in the link at the bottom to get Ink Dusters which work exactly the same ... they just cost more !!

The card and box die set that I have used is the NEW 6x6 and that now comes complete with the Trellis panel added. But if you bought your set when they first came out you can get other Trellis patterns to fit and they will also work with this one too.

So lots of choice for you to play with

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

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