Ruby update

 Hi Everybody,

I have just come from the vets and I am so happy to say that Ruby’s eyes are much improved. She still has a way to go yet before they are fully healed but at least there was no mention of operations for her. I have to keep on with the two different types of drops for her eyes and take her back in two weeks and hopefully she will be all clear by then.

Another piece of news is that I have been given an appointment to have the knee replacement operation on my right knee on the 18th of March. I will need to self isolate for two weeks prior to the operation and have a COVID test three days before. I am hoping that by the summer I will be able to walk properly again without pain and take Ruby on a lovely long walk.

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx

Delightful Daisies Channel Card

 Hi Everybody,

Another lovely card using the new Channel dies from Card Making Magic and this one it the Delightful Daisies.

All my collections are available at Craft Stash and there are more new ones on the way soon.

I think these channel dies make really special cards and I enjoy playing with them.

But I have to confess to a mistake in the making of this one and that was the acetate I used !!

It wasn't thick enough and as I took the photos of the standing card the front panel was bending.
I have added the link below to some thick acetate that will not do this, and it will make your card look so much better. 

There are four sheets to the pack of A4 size and it is strong enough for this purpose as well as boxes and anything else you want to make. The sheets cut easily in your trimmer or with scissors and at £2.49 it wont break the bank

Nevertheless I hope you enjoy the video and will have a go at this card in the future using whichever of the channel dies you may have.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Snowdrops and Text

Hi Everybody,

Here is another card used with the little text border. I have had this such a long time and it was actually free with a magazine.

For this card I have cut three panels and embossed them then run over them with Blueprint Sketch. I added them to the base card with foam tape underneath.

The Snowdrop is stamped from the set and the sentiments and I cut the flower with a little oval die.

I added that to another panel and wrapped the edges with blue ribbon then added that to the card base also

It is a Clearly Besotted set and it came with a text stamp and several Snowdrops as well as some sentiments, but I can't remember which magazine it came with and as it was a special offer it won't be on the Clearly Besotted website.

So my apologies to Ann Topp who asked me about it, that I can't help you further.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

 

Text Embossing Folder Background

HI Everybody,

This is a card I made quite some time ago but I really like the text stamp and embossing folder background that came in the pack

I don't know if I have shown you this one before but I am still trying to find out where my photos have disappeared to so that I can up load them to the blog.

I also like the colours on this card and it was very easy to make by just embossing each panel separately and then inking the surface.

That way the writing stayed white and can show up on the card.  I stamped the base card and then added the panels with foam tape underneath to add a little more interest.

Its an easy enough card but one that you could add any sentiment too to make it different.

And you could keep it in a box of ready made cards that you can always fall back on if you get stuck and somebody wants a card in a hurry.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

 

Ruby Update

 Hi Everybody.

Thank you for your concern over Ruby and this is just to bring you up to date on what is happening. The vet put some green liquid into her eyes  and he tells me she has ulcers on her eyes.   The looked really painful and she could hardly open them. Apparently the light is painful for her. 

He prescribed painkillers and some drops that have to be given three times a day to repair the Conjunctiva. She has more drops that need to be given five or six times a day to treat the ulcers. And so I have diligently given her the care she needs and cleaned her eyes every time I administer the drops.

I took her back to the vets last Thursday and the green liquid was put in again and although there is some improvement they are still not right. We have more medication for her and she is still on pain killers and I have to take her back next Thursday for another check up.

I have everything crossed that she will be much improved and feeling better in herself. If she is not improved then the vet says he will refer her to an opthalmagist for further treatment, which is called an Corneal debridement.

Please cross your fingers fo us and hope she will be fine. She is only four and such a beautiful dog.

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx

Charming Channels Butterfly Cards

Hi Everybody,

I know this is usually a Friday Freebie and I still have magazines and gifts to give away. But for some reason my computer will not allow me to upload the photos of the Give Aways and so I am at a loss at the moment as to how to solve the problem. 

So instead I am up loading another video staying with the Channel Cards and I hope this will make amends for no give away this week.

 I hope to have it sorted just as soon as I can but I am not a PC wizard and they do tend to scare me and confuse me at times ... so please bear with me for now

I know I have added photo of this card before but I can't find the video on the blog so here it is now for you to view and I hope you will enjoy it.

Fingers crossed that I can sort out my problem before next Friday and if I can't 

I will need a new paddle !!!

 And if anybody has any ideas on how to upload photos from an SD card to the PC please let me know

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Rambling Rose Channel Card

Hi Everybody,

Today I am featuring another one of the new designs from Card Making Magic and this one is the Rambling Rose Channel Card that is available at Craft Stash

I have used the dies , stamps and stencil and my colour scheme is pink for all the cards

The video will give you three lovely ideas and I was particularly asked by one of my YouTubers to use  this set ... so here it is

Non of them are hard to make and I hope you will give them all a try.

I have tried to include some useful tips as I go along too so I hope you will enjoy the video.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Snowdrop Channel Cards

Hi Everybody,

Recently I have been asked to do a video using the Snowdrop Channel and matching Stamps and I am happy to oblige.

The video is not long but it covers the making of two cards using the different elements to the die set.

Shown is one of them using the floral dies and for the other I have used the channel itself to crate the focal point.

Both will create a petty card that would suit many occasions but the Snowdrop is the first sign of Spring and so very appropriate at the beginning of February

Your Snowdrops don't have to be white though if you wanted another type of spring flowers.

It's your card and your world and you can do whatever you want with your designs.

Just have fun and enjoy everything while this lockdown continues

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Heart Triple Easel Card

Hi Everybody,

As promised yesterday I have a new video to show you on how I made this card.

Maybe you bought the easel dies that came out from Card Making Magic a while ago and they simplify any measuring for you.

But this is yet another way that you can make them and you can use any nesting dies that you have in your own collections.

The video is not long but it does take you in depth through the steps you will need to do to achieve the look for your self. It may look complicated but I promise you it isn't and you will be surely be delighted with your efforts.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Little Boxes

Hi Everybody,

Making boxes has never been easier with the new dies that are available from Card Making Magic and there are so many ways that they can be decorated for any gender and any occasion.

This little one would be perfect with chocolates for Valentines Day.

Or how about this for a new baby filled with items that any new mum would need.

But if you visit tomorrow I am going to show you, in video format, yet another way to put your heart dies to good use so that you get your monies worth from every set you purchase.

I am not going to say any more you will have to come back tomorrow to watch the video

See you then

Hugs xx

Winner

 Hi Everybody,

It’s raining here and quite cold but we are cozy and warm with the log burner going. Just a little update in my self and Ruby. I have had the first of my Corona Virus injections and the second one is due in a few weeks time. I feel fine with no after effects at all. 

Ruby sadly is not well. She has an eye infection and they have to be bathed regularly and medication done five to six times a day. She is so good and I say to her “ go get in your basket and let me do your eyes”  and off she goes and patiently let’s me clean them and add the gel. She is back at the vets next Thursday so I am hoping there will be a great improvement for her. I hate to see her not well.

But onto the draw which has now been done and the name this week is ....

Christi Neal

Please let me have your postal address to   

christina@card-making-magic.com

and the pack will be on its way to you straight away.              

Please let me know that you have received it ok and I hope you enjoy playing with it.                           

 More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - In The Garden

 Hi Everybody,

Today we move onto a gardening theme with this lovely stamps, dies and embossing folder set that is on offer.

In the Garden is a useful set to have in your own personal collection especially with spring on the way.

You will be able to create some really lovely cards with this and build up the scenes as you go along

There are lots of ideas within the magazine so it will be time for a break and a cuppa when you get this.

Would you like to win this set ?? Then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of this post with your FULL NAME, to be in with the chance of winning it. Be sure to come back over the weekend to see if it is your name that is shown as the winner.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Lacey Nested Ovals & Viviva Colorsheets

 Hi Everybody,

The Oval is always one of my go to shapes as I really like the elegance this shape gives. And this one has been layered with foam tape to give extra dimension to it.

The Roses are stamped and die cut from the Rambling Rose and after I have added them to the oval panel I have lifted the edge of each rose for more shape

The  Roses have been water coloured and I have used  Viviva Colorsheets  They are handcrafted patches of water colour that come in a booklet for you to use.

You only need a tiny dip into them with your wet brush to pick up the colour and they will last you for ages 

You can also mix your own shades on the mixing palette at the back of the booklet and so you will never be short of the shade that you want.

Once they are dry again the will fit neatly into a pocket, along with your water brush, for you to paint on the go whenever you would like

 

This  card could be for any occasion and added to another shaped card if you wished. I have just created this as a standalone version

Play with the shape and see what you prefer landscape, portrait or added to a 5x7 base

 

I thought I would use peachy orange as this is not a colour scheme I go to very often and I do really like it whenever I do.

More tomorrow ...

 Hugs xx

Perfect Panels & Lovely Layers Circle Card

Hi Everybody,

This pretty card is created with pone of my favourite collections and I love the results that I get every time I use any of the shapes that are available.

This one has several layers all created with foam tape and then tiny gemstones dotted around the edge.

It could be for any occasion and used at any time of year, and will surely help you to get your MoJo back on track.

The video will show you how I created this one and it is easy to do. Just be sure to look very carefully at your dies and where the cutting edges are placed.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Papercraft Society Box 18 for March

 Hi Everybody,

Have you seen the Papercraft Society boxes that come out each month and are filled with lots of ideas and inspiration from a new designer every month. This is a subscription that will be delivered to your door ready for you to play with. I have done some of these boxes for you and in March it will be my turn again.

Papercraft Society Box 18 

is filled with delicate soft colours this time and the accompanying booklet will show you several ideas from my self and the design team.

You can buy this as a one off just for the month that you like or you can take out  monthly subscription and get something different each time  That way you can build up your personal stash with new inks or card and papers and all the surprise elements hat are in the box

Papercraft Society 

THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE MARCH BOX This month’s box is by Card Making Magic’s Christina Griffiths. Christina always finds mother nature very inspiring in her paper crafting so this fresh and floral spring themed box is her perfect combination. This month’s offering contains beautiful and versatile freesia stamp and die combo, a weaved embossing folder, beautiful repeatable borders and frames, plus lots of sentiment stamps. Not forgetting a scattering of eggs for your Easter makes, making this a very versatile box for use all year round. Inside the box you will find over £60 worth of crafting goodies, including: 18 piece die set A5 18 piece stamp set A5 Cardstock of coordinating colours (8 pieces) A5 Paper stack of coordinating patterned papers (8 pieces) 5”x7” embossing folder 2 metres 25mm Cream Organza ribbon 3 colour matched ink pads From only £18.74 per box on yearly plans | Free UK Delivery | Cancel Anytime  
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TODAY

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx