Altenew Feathered Lilies

Hi Everybody.

I have been bust doing videos today and completely lost my self in the process. It is only now that I have looked at the clock and realised just how late in the day it is getting.

Ruby will be in later from playschool (Doggy Day Care) and then it will be feed me time.

So I will quickly add this post showing a card that I create with the Feathered Lilies from Altenew.  This was the Craft Your Life Kit for January and I love the size of this die.

This is an A5 card and so you can get some idea of how large the die is as it fills the front of this card perfectly.  I love big statement dies.

This is the same floral stamp set just different colours.

The flowers are raised on foam tape for dimension and the water colouring on both cards is done with Arteza Water Colour paints and paper.

Each in their own way is a very pretty card and I really enjoyed making them 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

 

Perfect Flowers Stamp and Die Combo

Hi Everybody,

This pretty set is a complete die and stamp set in one box and it is the perfect accompaniment to any of the new Flower Box dies.

But it can be used as a stand alone set as this card shows you. 

For this one I have stamped the background with the Altenew Whimsical Herringbone and coloured in portions of it with alcohol markers,

The flowers have ben water coloured and then cut out with the dies and added to the card front. Some have foam pads underneath to give varying heights.

The sentiment across the bottom simply grounds all the flowers together  for a neater look and the finished card is a small A2.

Very quick, very easy and yet very effective.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx 

Happy Valentines Day

Hi Everybody,

Here are some of the cards that I made and they were shown on The Craft Store last week and they are from the new Flower Box Collection.

This is the 6x6 Flower Box and there are lots of dies in the set.

I have added silk flowers to both of my displays but if you are creative enough and can add  flower oasis and something to contain the water then you could add real ones.

I will be adding some videos showing how to construct both sizes and they will be with you soon.

There is a larger sized die set in the form of an
 A5 Flower Box and that has a different shape altogether. 

Adding these silk flowers creates a lot of bulk and the card will not fold flat.

But if you use the Perfect Flowers stamp and die set, also in the collection, then you can stamp and colour exactly what you need and add them to the box instead, and that way it will fold flat and fit in a large envelope to post.

But whichever way you use them they are sure to create a really special card for you to give for any occasion throughout the year. 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Winner

 Hi Everybody,

Thanks for joining me again today and thank you for leaving your comments. And also for adding your full names. If your full name is not there then maybe that's why you didn't win !!  And remember that until your comments have been moderated by myself then they will not show up so please don't add them two or three times. Surplus comments are deleted 

 Its still wet and windy here and forecast to be like this all weekend.  It will be time to chill inside in that case and hope it gets better next week.  

Ruby and I went for a walk in Witch Wood the other day and there are lots of Snowdrops in bloom in there and it looked lovely as we walked though. But it was very muddy.

The draw for the beautiful Peace on Earth die and stamp set has been done  and the name this week is ...

Ethne Gloss
would you email me your postal address please to 
christina@card-making-magic.com
and I will post it to your straight away.

I hope you enjoy playing with the set and having a good old browse through the magazine too. 

Please let me know that you have it safely.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Peace On Earth

Hi Everybody,

Todays gift is on a Christmas theme but it is a die and stamp set from the RSPB and it comes with Simply Cards & Papercraft magazine.

This set will be really useful for other occasions too, use it to make lovely Christening or Confirmation cards, just a couple more ideas you may like to try.

You will lots of hints and tips within the pages of this magazine and there is sure to be something that sparks your imagination.

So if you would like to win this pack then all you have to do is leave me a comment at the end of this post with your FULL NAME

Please make sure you come back over the weekend and check if your name is shown as the winner and then you have 72 hours in which to claim the prize.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx