Jewel Flower Stepper Card & Matching Box

Hi Everybody,

This beautiful stepper card is made with the Complete Card 7 Box Die Set that is part of the "Christina Collection" available with Craft Stash.  I have used deep jewel colours to create the flowers and the it all fits into the matching box

The video will show you how I made this and it is really easy to do. It can be used for any occasion and of course you can alter the colours to any you like.

Jewel Flowers & Matching Box   is not a long video so just enough time to make a cuppa and relax as you watch the card being made.

I hope you will enjoy it and join me on the next one 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Simply Cards & Papercraft 170 - Floral Friends

Hi Everybody,

The new copy of Simply Cards 7 Papercraft 170 will be on sale on the 9th November

There is a fabulous free gift called Floral friends with it and you can have some fun making up your own scenes and backgrounds

This cute fox is one of the stamps and I did a little reverse stamping with him to make him face the other way

I coloured this one with Spectrum Noir 

But this one was coloured with Prisma Pencils

The background is Letter pressed and I show you the process in the video.

SC&P 170 - Floral Friends 

And this is the card for the girls ... in the video there is also one for the boys that was just as quick and easy to make

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tuesday Tutorial - Spellbinders Oval Regalia in Blue

Hi Everybody,

For today's card I am using a die that has been out for quite some time and maybe it is one that you have in your collection. I have used a lovely shade of blue to compliment the bright white and added in a mixture of flowers

Spellbinders Supplies:

• 5x7 Matting Basics A
• 5x7 Matting Basics B
• Oval Regalia
• Classic Ovals
• Ribbon Banners
• Platinum Die Cutting machine
• Blistered Embossing Folder

Other Supplies:

• White satin Ribbon 
• Blue organza Ribbon
• Dazzler
• Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Card from Papermill Direct
• Stamp free with magazine

Instructions:

With die#7 fr pom Matting basics A cut two panels in white and create the base card

With die #7 from Matting Basics B cut another in blue

With die #6 from Matting Basics A cut another white panels and  emboss in the folder

With Oval Regalia die #3 and #4 cut layers in white

With die # 2 cut a layer in blue and with the largest oval cut another shape in blue

Stamp and emboss your sentiment and cut out with the banner
Cut the blue banner in half along the length and add behind the sentiment 

Layer all of these with foam pads between to give dimension

Wrap with the two ribbons before adding to the base card

Double tie a bow in both ribbons and cut an extra piece to add to the side where the ribbon tail faces to the back

Select the flowers in shades of blue.

From left to right I have used ...

Roses in three different sizes

Tulips in three shades of blue

Cherry Blossom and a Carnation

Gypsophilia and small rose buds in two shades

Arrange as you like and then dot with glue and sprinkle with glitter for a sparkly effect.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

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

Lilac and Lemon Card & Box

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Water Coloured Flowers + Box

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

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

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

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