Square Card & Matching Box

Hi Everybody,

This pretty card and it's matching box is sure to delight any recipient that receives it ... I know I would if some one made this for me.

The pale turquoise goes so well with the white and I think the pink flower just sets it all off nicely.

I have combined it with the

Square Perfect Panels & Lovely Layers Die Set and the Embossing Folder 

The video will show you how I made both card and box. The flowers are some from another project that where beckoning me to add them to this set and I couldn't resist

I have another video tomorrow with the same sets and then I will move onto one of the others and do a few videos with that.
  I want to show you just how versatile these new Perfect Panels & Lovely Layers are and how they can help you to make some beautiful cards

Please don't forget to scroll back and check for the winner of Fridays Give Away as I was somewhat late posting it. Sorreeeee!!

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Winner ...

Hi Everybody,

Sorry for the delay with the winner but I had a lot to do this morning and get ready for the post before they close at lunchtime. But all jobs no done and once this post is done I can relax for a while.

This is a super prize to have with one magazine to browse through and two fabulous dies from Paula for you to play with. And both dies compliment each other to make lovely cards. They would look really good for any male cards that you need to make.

So without further ado the winner this week is ...

Anne Forrest

would you email me your postal address please to

christina@card-making-magic c.om

and the package will be on its way to you.

Please let me know that you have received it safely and I hope you have fun .

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Bright Rosa

 Hi Everybody,

Today I have a special on offer here and this is for both the dies from Bright Rosa that have been featured in the last few weeks.

So in this you will get the magazine Simply Cards & Papercraft 202 and the video for that was  Fern Die & Stamp set  and also the Geometric Panel 

So you have two videos to view there but no card this time with these.

If you would like to win this bumper offer 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 will be drawn and shown in a blog post over the weekend so be sure to come back and check if it is you.

All the winners are listed in the Winners Page in the side bar to the left so you can always check there if you are not sure. You have 72 hours in which to claim the prize 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Perfect Panels & Lovely Layers - Squares

Hi Everybody,

Today I am using the Squares from the new collection of Perfect Panels & Lovely Layers to create this card .

I love how the layers all fit neatly together without any worrying about them, they all fit really well and you can add as many or as few layers as you would like.

The video will try to explain how the dies work and I will be adding more cards and videos this week using the same set.

These new collections offer you so many ways in which to use them and your choices meant you can come up with a different design each time.

I really love them and I have thoroughly enjoyed playing with them and I hope you do too.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Charity Stamps

Hi Everybody,

In these time of troubles across the world it is good to make cards that can up lift some peoples spirit.

At the moment on Craft Stash they have brought out a whole range of  A5 Charity Stamp Sets that will add just those sentiments to your cards and projects.

There are four with various sentiments on them and the fifth features a lovely big rainbow that I am sure your children would love to colour and put in their window. Above are just two of the sets that I have bought and ALL the profits from these collections are going to the NHS Foundation Trust

Here is a little card that I have made using the Tough Times stamp set and these can be used all year round too.

A very worthwhile cause at present and a very useful set of stamps

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx 

Winner

Hi Everybody

It’s still very windy here but at least the sun is shining and I will get to take Ruby out in a little while for her walk and sniff about. She is not interested in chasing the ball but she loves to sniff at everything and she loves water and especially muddy water. The dirtier the better.

  I suppose that is the Spaniel in her 

I have done the draw for yesterday’s offer and the name this week is

Nancy Seed

Would you email me your postal address please to

christina@card-making-magic.com

and the gift will be on its way to you starlight away.

I am sure you will have fun with it and please be sure to let me know that you have it safely

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Signature Collection

Hi Everybody,

Today's offer is a Christmas an A4 stamp set and a small Christmas sentiment die to go with it.

The stamps are lovely and will help you to make some very seasonal cards.

I especially like the text stamp at the bottom of the pack as that can be used all year round, and is something that I like to add on my cards fro backgrounds

So if you would like this set to swell your stamp collection then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of this post with your FULL NAME.  No full name ... no entry !!

Be sure to come back and check over the weekend if it is your name that is listed as the winner and then you will have 72 hours to let me have your postal address to claim it.

I don't mind sending this set to you wherever you are and it doesn't matter if you have won one before. Enter again for this set.

Don't forget that Craft Stash Live is on Craft World from now on and here is the link for you .
Craft World Live  Join us at !pm

More tomorrow ...

Hugs x

More Altenew Cards

Hi Everybody,

Today I am sharing more cards from Altenew Dies & Stamps and these are dies and stamps that I have had for quite some time.

Altnew have many fans and there is a really good selection of  their products on the Craft Stash website with new ones being added this week.

The little sentiment stamp on this is from Altenew Sentiments but I have teamed it with the Kindness die from Sugar pea.

I thought it was really appropriate at this time as many people are struggling through this period of great uncertainty.

 This card is created with the Layered Plaid Cover Plates which are a two piece die set. 

They can be used on their own and each plate will give you a different look, or you can use them together as I have done here.

I have cut them in light green and white so you can see which are the die cuts and I have also added them both to some Parchment.

It makes for an unusual background to the card.

This one is also Altenew stamps and dies and the flowers on this one are the other section to the top card.

Two for One is always an added bonus when you are making cards and something I really enjoy doing.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Lower Alphas ...

Hi Everybody,

This simple and easy card is created with the Lower Case Alphas that were introduced in the Birthday Celebrations last week.

They match perfectly the Upper case ones and are a fabulous addition to your own collection to help you personalise your cards.

Many people have unusual names that you will not find as standard. 

Or even names that they like to spell outside the norm.

For instance how many ways do you know to spell the name Christina ??? 

I have seen it as Krystina, Chrysteena, Kristyna , to mention just a few ... need I say more, none of that is standard spelling.

So this little set will give you endless possibilities when ti comes to adding names to your creations.

Personally I love it and it has opened up new avenues for me in the future, when it comes to different occasions I may be asked to make a card for.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Altnew Chrysanthemum

Hi Everybody,

I was having a little play over the weekend with some Altenew Stamps and coordinating dies that I have had for some time and this is what I came up with.

I think these flowers are so pretty and I love the card.

But the reason I am showing it to you twice is to see the difference just a few gemstones can make to add a luxury feel to any card

I have added just five  small pink stones to the card and I think it looks so much better.

I have used cream card for the base and added one slightly smaller layer with foam tape for a little depth.

It is a layering stamp in four sections but I only used three and three shades of pink ink for the flowers and two shades of green for the leaves 

Here is another one that I did at the same time with flowers in another area to ring the changes.

Both are lovely but the first one has to be my favourite. 

There's just something about that one that makes it extra special

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Winner

Hi Everybody,

Its been a lovely day here today and Ruby and I have been for a walk along the prom. People have started to come out a little more this weekend and I was surprised at how many bicycles there are about.  All keeping a safe distance of course.

So I have done the draw for Fridays Give Away and the name this week is

Terri Rodrigue 

Please email me your postal address to

christina@card-making-magic.con

and I will get it in the post for you straight away.

I hope you enjoy your prize and please let me know when it arrives with you.

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Festive Gift Set

Hi Everybody,

For today offering I have a Christmas themed set of die and stamp set.

You can adapt this set easily to work all year round for you and you will lots of ideas in the magazine.

Christine Smith from Crafti Potential is the master at turning these into cards for all occasions and she has an article inside for you to follow.

Now if this is something that you would enjoy playing with, then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post with your FULL NAME.

Be sure to come back and check if your name is shown as the winner and I will send the prize to your straight away

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Paint Pouring with Arteza

Hi Everybody

The painting is finished and today my eldest daughter came to collect it.

She is going to put it in her dining room and she is thrilled to bits with it.

You can see from her holding it just how big it is but I am really pleased with the way it turned out.

So covering up the Audrey Hepburn painting underneath has worked out well in the end and Mandi now has a more modern painting to add to her home

I should have signed it for when I get to be a famous artist  !!

There is a lot of Arteza Metallic Colours in there as well as the gold but I have also added the Gold Leaf which shines brightly in the picture.

I used a really thin brush to create what look like gold veins in the colours.

And then it has had two coats of varnish to seal it all.

Oh well I am pleased that Mandi is pleased with it and it has now gone to its new home.

I have another one on the go at present which is for Griffs eldest daughter Nicola and that has also got gold leaf on it.

Its not as big as this one and I will show you that next week once the varnish is dry

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Craft Stash 5th Birthday Week

HI Everybody,

This week is the fifth year that Craft Stash have been operating and they are having lots of celebrations over on their website.

 All week there have been some wonderful offers and prizes for you and this coming Friday we are going to be having a special Craft Stash Facebook Live.

If you get their email in your Inbox then you will know that I have a video on there today using the newest addition to the card making Magic Ranges.  

This came about because I was asked by a reader if I could bring out

Lower Case Letters that would compliment the Upper Case Letters that were released last year.

Well the answer is yes and they are now available on the Craft Stash Website.

They open up so many new opportunities for you to add names, occasions, greetings and sentiments to your cards, and the video will show you some of the ones I have done.

I am really excited about this new addition and all I can say is if you aren't part of their club to get their emails then WHY NOT !!. It's very easy to do ... just leave your email address and they will notify you of any changes, competitions and special offers as they happen.

And don't forget Craft World too. This is the newest place to go to meet people who have the same interests and enthusiasm you have for all things crafty, and it's FREE

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Beautiful Layered Roses

Hi Everybody,

This is a die set from my collections that has been out for some time now and it will help you to create some lovely Roses that can be used all year round to good effect

 In this video I have created three cards of varying sizes and all different themes 

I have enjoyed playing with this set over the last few days and I hope you will enjoy the video that I have put together for you to view

I have linked to all the products I have used both at the end of the blog post and under the description on YouTube so that they are easy for you to find.

Now,  I have used pens to colour my flowers but you can use whatever you have to hand and still get a beautiful look to the roses. I have used other leaf sets though to give me a variation with them so use any that you have in your own collections.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx