Beautiful Card Designs Made Easy

November 06, 2017

Lilac and Lemon Card & Box

Hi Everybody,

This lovely colour scheme will work for any occasion and is perfect for adding lots of flowers too

I have used the dies from the Christina Collection and they are available only from Craft Stash

The video
will show you how I made both and I have to say that I am really pleased with the result.
The list of supplies is at the bottom of the post so that you can see what I have used

Maybe the colour scheme is new to you but I do hope you will give it a try as they really do work well together.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx





November 05, 2017

Water Coloured Butterflies

Hi Everybody,

So I thought I would put my new pink handled water colour brushes to good use and this is the little card I came up with.

I used the Layered Butterflies  from my own Christina Collection which is available only from Craft Stash and I coloured them with Gansai Tambi water colours

The brushes are from Rosemary & Co  and of course you can get all different qualities.

Mine are synthetic and some that the stall holder at the craft show recommended

The stamps is one of Sheena Douglass's and is called True Colours. But I have had it a long time and it may no longer be available

The card itself is made with the dies also from my set and I used the card element and the stitched border. There was no need to make a box as this one fits neatly into a standard sized envelope

I added some Gold to the body and wings using the Starry Colours also from Gansai Tambi and  dotted small sequins around the front

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


November 04, 2017

Card and Gift Winner ....

Hi Everybody,

I had a lovely day yesterday at the NEC in Birmingham and caught up with a lot of lovely people for a chat.

I didn't spend too much but I did buy myself a brand new set of paint bushes for water colouring and they just happen to have handles that are  ....  pink !!

Thanks if you are a blog follower and made yourself known it was really special to meet all of you

And thank you also for all the good wishes I received for my new collection.

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

Dorothy Ward
Please email me with your postal address and the package will be on its way to you.
Please let me know that you have it safely and I hope you enjoy playing with die.

Last weeks card and gift have not been claimed and so will be offered again later.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


November 03, 2017

Friday Freebie - Finest Vintage Card & Gift

Hi Everybody,

This was very popular when it was on sale and the video has had over 3,000 views so far.

Finest Vintage will show you some of my ideas and the gift with one of those cards is on offer as this weeks freebie.

If you fancy making some wine bottle cards for the wine lovers in your family than this is the set for you

All you need to do is leave me a comment and then come back to see if your name was chosen from those comments as the winner.

You have 72 hours and I cannot chase you up to claim it. If it is not claimed I will offer it again tagged on at the end of this run of gifts and cards.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

November 02, 2017

Beautiful Gold and White Card & Box

Hi Everybody,

This beautiful gold and white card is created with the Complete Card and Box die Set and it has such a lot of depth to the front of it.  The inside is also lined to match
The only way to send this is in a box and if it was to go through the post then leave the flowers off the box. and wrap in pretty paper

The video is Gold and White Card and Box and will show you how I made this lovely combination.
It looks much better in the hand and it could be for any occasion.

It would make a beautiful Wedding Card or Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Or change the colours for any anniversary to suit your recipient.

It is not difficult to make and you will be so proud of it once it is finished.

Everything I have used is in the Complete Card & Box set and I added in the Trellis work too.

The stamps will give more life to the flowers and I embossed them in gold powder 

I hope you enjoy the video 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

November 01, 2017

Creative Stamping 50 Winter Warmers

Hi Everybody,

Every month this magazine brings you a fabulous A4 stamp set and this month it is Winter Warmers.

Full of wonderful characters for you to bring to life as you like and colour in your choice of medium

I used Spectrum Noir Pencils for mine and I was happy with the result as it is an easy way to colour

They are not just for Christmas either. This one would make a really good "Welcome to Your New Home" card

Add in a suitable sentiment and it could be for any occasion

The video Creative Stamping 50 Winter Warmers  will give you some more ideas that you may like to try




I hope you enjoy playing with this stamp set and if you wanted to subscribe to be sure of never missing your copy then pop over to Moremags.com

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

October 31, 2017

Tuesday Tutorial - Kitty Cats Dies

Hi Everybody,

A super quick card to day using the Kitty Cat dies from Spellbinders. Purrfect for those friends who are cat people and have a birthday coming up. Easy to make in no time at all.
Spellbinders Supplies:

  • A2 Matting Basics A
  • A2 Matting Basics B
  • Grid Embossing Folder
  • Kitty Cats Dies
  • Classic Circles
  • Platinum Die Cutting Machine
Other Supplies:
  • Black/White card from Papermill Direct
  • Pearls dots from Want2Scrap
  • Distress Inks from Craft Stash
  • Foam Sheets from Craft Stash
Instructions:
With the largest die from Matting Basics A cut the base card by folding an A4 piece in half and placing the die just off the edge of the fold
With the largest die from Matting Basics B cut another piece in white.
Cut a circle that fits the front of the card,  into some scrap card,  and use as a mask to ink in the blue background
Emboss this panel in your folder added texture to the car front 
Cut the cats from black card. 
I cut each one twice and stacked them up for strength
Add a piece of foam pad to the back of each
Stamp a little sentiment onto the thin banner die from either set and arrange on the card with foam pads underneath
Sit two of the cats onto the banner and place the other underneath.
With my Dymo I added "Purrfect" to my stamped   "Aged To"
Dress with pearls

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

October 30, 2017

Christmas Easel Card - "Christina Collection"

Hi Everybody,

This beautiful card has been created using the dies from the  Christina Collection  that is available only from Craft Stash. There is a lot of depth to this but it still fits quite comfortably inside the box. And it looks much better in the hand so somebody is going to be happy with it at Christmas
I have made it in the Easel Style and in the video I take you step by step through the process so that it is easy to follow if you are new to card making.


All my supplies are from Craft Stash so easy to shop as they are all in one place and the prices are good too.

The video is Christmas Easel Card  and I really enjoyed working with the dies.

Lots more videos to come using this collection and if you bought the set then I hope you are enjoying playing with them


More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


October 29, 2017

Water Coloured Flowers + Box

Hi Everybody,

I am really enjoying playing with these new dies from my Christina Collection and the possibilities are endless for things that you can do with them.

For today's cards I used the same techniques throughout and yet they are all different.

Simply by varying the arrangement of the flowers and adding different Trellis panels to them can make such a big impact.


The video will show you how I got this look and it is not hard to do.

I have also changed the orientation of each card using all the ways to make them with the three cutting sided die that is in the Complete Card and Box pack

And it is no secret that my favourite is a 5x7  card in tent fold. 

That way I can add lots to the front and it will still stand
I hope you are enjoying the videos on my new collection and thanks again to those of you who have already bought it

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx





October 28, 2017

Card Winner and a Thank You !!

Hi Everybody,

First of all I want the say Thank You  to everyone who bought some of my new collection that was launched last Friday.

In a matter of days many parts of the Christina Collection have sold out.

Craft Stash are in the process of re-ordering so if you want any then you can pre-order it now.

Today I am adding the video   Five Foiled Cards and One Box  which is yet another way to put your boxes to good use. I have added five different cards complete with envelopes to one box that could be given as a gift.  

Card Winner

So now lets get on with choosing today's winner for the card and gift from yesterday. The name drawn from the hat this morning is you ...

MaryEllen Brown

please would you email me your postal address to
christina@card-making-magic.com
and they will be on the way to you straight away

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


October 27, 2017

Friday Freebie - Happy Days Card & Gift

Hi Everybody,

Today's offer is for the Happy Days Die and Stamps set and with this I had a great deal of fun coming up with all kinds of designs

In the video Happy Days  I show you several ways in which I have used the gift

I am sure that you will come up with many more once you start to play.

So if you would like this set then all you need to do is leave me a comment.

Then pop back tomorrow to see if it is your name chosen from those comments to be the winner and you have 72 hours to claim it by email if it is YOU

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

October 26, 2017

Tuesday Tutorial (On a Thursday) - Labels 34

Hi Everybody,

Sorry for the delay in the Tuesday Tutorial but I am sure that you can understand why. I have been so busy with the launch of my new collection. I hope to be back on track again next week and the Friday Freebie is back this week

But for today we are using the Labels 34 from Spellbinders and this has matching decorative dies and a beautiful embossing folder which Letterpresses with a deep pattern

Spellbinders Supplies:

  • Labels 34 
  • Labels 34 Decorative Elements
  • Labels 34 3D Medallion Embossing Folder
  • 5x7 Matting Basics A and B
  • Platinum Die Cutting Machine
Other Supplies:
  • Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
  • Self adhesive pearls
  • Foam tape from Craft Stash
  • Glitter from Glitter Magic
  • Distress Ink from Craft Stash
  • Ribbon from my stash
Instructions:
With die #7 from Matting Basics A cut two pieces in white to make the base card
With die #7 from Matting Basics B cut another panel in white
With the ink and embossing folder create a Letterpress Technique on the card
With dies # 6 and 4 from the Labels set cut two pieces in a green to match the ink
With die #4 cut one layer in white
Select the flowers you want to use
Add the sentiment to the smallest green die cut
Cut enough ribbon to wrap around the layers and make a bow
With foam between the layers assemble the card and place the flowers so that they please you
Dot with glue and sprinkle with glitter.
Add pearls around the flowers

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


October 25, 2017

Die Cutting Essentials 30 Stained Glass Noel Die Set

Hi Everybody,

It's time for this months Die Cutting Essentials 30 and this months free gift is the Pretty Quick Stained Glass Noel Die Set

This does what it says on the pack and that is make cards for you pretty Quick. 

This gift will also work with the gift from last months magazine DCE29 and if you missed that one then you can get back orders from Moremags,com

I have kept both of the cards in the video 
quick and simple as I know we have a busy time with Christmas cards.

So I hope you enjoy this video 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


October 24, 2017

Trellis Weaving

Hi Everybody,

This pretty card has used the Petals Trellis Insert from the 
Card Making Magic - "Christina Collection"

For this one I have added some yellow ribbon through the slots and it creates a look that is different for your own cards.

It is easy to do and the effect can be quite luxurious
depending on the ribbon or thread that you use.

In the video   Trellis Inserts    I have shown you four examples weaving the ribbon in various directions.

I have altered the colours too so that each one looks unique

The "Christina Collection" is available exclusively with  Craft Stash

If you are an existing customer and you add the code WOWCMM10 then you will get a 10% discount at the checkout



If you are a brand new customer then you need to leave your email address at the Craft Stash website.

They will email you a code that will give you a big 20% discount off your first order ... bringing the whole collection to a bargain price but you need to be quick as this offer is closing today

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



October 23, 2017

Layered Butterflies - Card Making Magic

Hi Everybody,


I love the look of butterflies and I like to add this effect to my cards from time to time.

And so this creation was born using my new dies from Card Making Magic

I am really so excited about this collection and I have been playing with it so much since it arrived.

There is so much that I want I want to show you, and so many things that can be done with this whole collection and  I have lots of videos to be done.

This first lovely card is created in the video Rainbow Butteflies and it is another that is easy to re-create 

Each part of the collection can work individually but they all work so well together and will help you to make cards for all genders, age groups, seasons and occasions

The "Christina Collection" is available exclusively with  Craft Stash  and if you are an existing customer and you add the code WOWCMM10 then you will get a 10% discount at the checkout

If you are a brand new customer then you need to leave your email address at the Craft Stash website and they will email you a code that will give you a big 20% discount off your first order ... bringing the whole collection to a bargain price

The second video is creating a more masculine theme but still with the same butterfly dies and stamps.

We have a card and matching bow with silver embossing powder and the effect is much better in the hand than the video or photographs show.

I hope that these are something you will have a try at re-producing for your self and have fun in the process
Silver Butterflies - One for the men  

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx