Black Group

 Hi Everybody,

I have been known to create black cards in the past but they have usually been sympathy cards.

But for todays group I have chosen the black and used up all the spare die cuts that I had on my desk. Some of them are from projects done quite some time ago.

For some of them I have added in handmade foamiran flowers and for others I have used some stamped and some just die cut.

This is the one with the die cut flowers and they are in cream and gold.

I will link as many of the products that I have used at the bottom of the page and if you have them then maybe you would be inspired to get them out again.

Each one of the cards has a panel that has been embossed in a folder for added texture but it doesn't show up very well on the photos.

They are all different sizes and orientations too as I had all the card bases ready folded so it made sense to use up what I had done.

For this card I used Broken China to add the cloudy look to portions of the background, over the embossing, with a small brush so the colour wouldn't be too deep.

I do quite like them all but this one with the three flowers on it is my favourite. 

They are created from Foamiran with extra inking on the petals and of course the added glitter.

Hope you like at least some of them 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Winner

 Hi Everybody,

 I took Ruby for a walk this morning coz it said it wouldn’t rain and guess what …. it did and we both got wet. It was that very fine drizzle the seems to get everywhere. 

So once we got home again I coaxed Ruby into the shower and gave her a good shampooing.  Now she is in her fluffy jacket to keep her warm till she is fully dry.

 I know it’s late but I have just done the draw for the Water Colour kit. 

This is a super prize and the little pad of water colour sheets will last you some time as you need very little of them to paint with.

So the name has been chosen and I have to tell you that I don’t know when you will get it if you live abroad as the Cyber Attack on the Royal Mail is still causing problems.

 I have two packs here that are due to go to New Zealand and Australia, and as soon as I can I will post them.

If you are in the U.K. then there is no problem.

ANNE OWENS

You are my winner this week so would you please send your postal address to 

christina@card-making-magic.com

and the pack will be in the post to you just as soon as I can

More tomorrow…

Hugs xx

Friday Freebie - Water Colour Kit

Hi Everybody,

Todays offering is for those who would like to try water colouring but don't want the expense.

With this kit you can try it and see if it a medium that works for you with the Viviva Mini Colour Sheets.

These little sheets are something that I have featured on my blog in the past and they are really good to have in your stash as they don't take up a lot of room.

Along with these paint sheets you will get a water brush and some pre printed images for you to colour in.

There is also an A$ stamp sheet so there are lots for you to try your skills at. The magazine will give you more ideas and tips that you will find useful as you go along. 

So if this is something that you would like to try then leave me your comment at the end of this post with your FULL NAME

From those comments one name will be chosen at random as the winner, and added to a blog post over the weekend, so be sure to come back and check if it is your name that is shown.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

All Occasions Collection - Shaker Card

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is using the Squares and the 5x7 dies from the All Occasions Collection to create this very pretty shaker card. 

I have used some beads that I have had for years in my drawer and forgot all about them.

I have added my shaker panels to an embossed background as this helps them to stand out more. 

I have used the Perfect Rose folder but you could use any that you have in your own collections.

The blooms on this card are Mulberry Flowers that I bought from Wild Orchid Crafts years ago and sadly they do to ship to the UK anymore

In this collection there are some really useful words dies that will build up into sentences for you to add to your cards.

They will cover many many occasions for you from Christenings to Sympathy and lots more in between.

Here is the video to show you how I made this elegant Shaker card and I hope you enjoy the process.

                          

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

All Occasions Collection

 Hi Everybody,

At present at Craft Stash website there's a special offer going on for the All Occasions Collection. 

This set of dies are an addition to your core sets and will build on all of the previous collections that I have, so if you enjoy layering your designs as much as I do then this will right up your street. 

I also have some videos that you may like to view and they were originally shown on the Facebook Live that I did a few weeks ago.

 I have also shared how I created the flower for my card using the smaller circles in the set.

                    Here is one of those videos for those who couldn't join in with Facebook, and for this one I have used the circles to create a really pretty card. 

               Just time for a brew as you watch 

                 

I hope you enjoy it and I will add the other video tomorrow using another set of the dies to create my card and I will make it in a different style.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx