Beautiful Card Designs Made Easy

October 19, 2013

Random Draw ...

Hi Everybody,

The long awaited draw for the Wild Orchid Flowers has been done and two winners have been chosen at random by InLinkz to get the prizes.

These flowers are so wonderful and you will have hours adding them to your creations.

So the winners are ....

Mary Olaman    &   Mary Draper

Both of you ladies will have been sent an email fro InLinkz  to confirm your win so please check your junk folder to make sure that it has not been added there.

You now have until Wednesday to send your land address to the email address in the letter.... after that the prize will go to someone else.

Please don't miss out on this wonderful prize ... I know you will love these flowers as much as I do.  

And if you are not lucky enough to have won and you still like to add flowers to your cards then pop over to Wild Orchid Crafts and take a look at what they have on offer.

I look forward to hearing from both of my winners real soon ...

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

October 18, 2013

Easy Card ...

HI Everybody,

A few days ago I added a card and the video  that was created using Spellbinders Heirloom Ornament and the Quatrefoil Pattern.

But then I had a few emails asking if this card could be done without the use of dies ... and would I do a video on that way to make it too.

So that is what I have done ... and here is the Easy Christmas Card   that shows how I made the card pictured

The embossing folder is from Crafters Companion and is one of the 8 x 8 Embossilicious  and the pattern is very deep.

The sentiment has been stamped and heat embossed in silver and the beautiful Flourish is from Want2Scrap

I have also added the red pearls to the cross sections  and the ribbon is some of that I bought from TK Max.

Tomorrow is the draw for the two prizes that are on offer this month.  You still have chance to add your name if you would like to win some flowers from Wild Orchard Crafts.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


October 17, 2013

Sneaky Peak ...


Hi Eerybody,

Here are two cards created from the  new Bebunni stamps that are launching tomorrow the 18th October on Create and Craft.

They have been colored with Spectrum Noir.

The colors used for both complete images are ...

PP1, PP3, PP5, IG1, IG2, IG4, IG6  ... and the ribbons alter the look.
I have added in my usual "Bling" from Want2Scrap and just small pieces make all the difference.

Both cards are also made to the Hinged Card style  and for the blue card I have left the ears outside the frame and curled them over a little.

No Flowers on either of these cards but the offer to win some is still open until Saturday morning.

You still have time to add your name to the list for two chances to win some beautiful flowers from .... Wild Orchid Crafts  

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



Craft Show Buy ...

Hi Everybody,

The card today is much prettier in real life because of the background ... the photo does not do it justice.

It has a gold thread running through the pattern and is very elegant.

It was a craft show buy and it is fabric.  Voile to be factual and there were many colours and patterns to choose from.

It is added to double sided adhesive sheets and then you can cut it down to the size that you require.  I cut mine with the Grand Labels and it cut beautifully.

I added it to a   Faux Nestie   panel of the labels in the cream card and added it with foam tape to the front.

 But this is the bit I wanted to share with you and  how much of a bargain it was.  

Three sheets to each pack and buy one pack and get another one FREE .....Who could resist such a buy  ... er not me !!

£2.50 and I have 12 sheets of voile to add to my cards for a really special look.

The centre of the bow was one of my bargain bracelets from Primark  ... so who is feeling a happy bunny then ???

So to answer some questions I have been getting about the "Give Away" .....

  • The red cross at the side of your name just means that you can delete it if you wish ... it is nothing sinister.  But please delete it if you add your name more than once.
  • You don't need to have a Blog to enter ... just leave the URL box Blank
  • URL is nothing sinister either ... it is just the way that each page on a Blog/Website is found and it stands for Unique Random Locator  ... that's all
  • It doesn't matter where you live you can still enter for the chance to win .... I am happy to send the prize to you where ever you are
And if you haven't added your name yet then here is your chance ..... Wild Orchid Flowers.  ... I can't believe how many of you want this prize, there are over 700 names so far and we have till Saturday before the winners are chosen.

If you spot any duplicates then please let me know as it is getting rather hard to scan them all now

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

October 16, 2013

Isabella is Two ....

Hi Everybody,

This beautiful little girl is Isabella and she is my  Great Grand-Daughter and today is her birthday.

She is my Grand sons daughter  and she is so full of mischief.

Today she will be two years old and I really don't know where those two years have gone.

It doesn't seem two years since her Nana (my daughter) was this age ... and she was just as cheeky too.

I have bought her a "Little Peoples" house so that I can play with her too and I can't wait to see her little face when she sees it.
Typical female though ... here she is counting her money and looking most disconcerted with it.

I wonder if she will want to craft with her Great Gran when she gets older ???

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


October 15, 2013

Cream and White

Hi Everybody,

This lovely cream and white card was one that I added to my Etsy Shop   and it sold straight away.

There is a permanent link to Etsy in the side bar should you want a peak !!

The front  of this card is embossed and layered with  Cream Centura Pearl  and I have added  Want2Scrap   pearls around the edges

The silver sentiment is cut from the Tattered Lace Sentiments die.

The large Diamante and pearl centre piece is from The Hobby House  

The trellis pattern at the bottom of the card is from Stamps by Chloe

The inside is lined and embossed with a Crafters Companion A4 folder and it is a deep pattern that goes perfectly with this card.

The flowers are a selection from   Wild Orchid Crafts   and just nine flowers have added such elegance to the look.

Just imagine how far the "Give Away" prize is going to go using just a selection at a time.

If you would like to win some WOC flowers then add your name to the list to be in with one of two chances to win the

Click the link ... you have until Saturday to enter and then the draw takes place.

I have noticed a lot of new names to the growing list for this prize and so "Hello Ladies" glad to have you on board,  I hope you will become regular followers and pop back often. 

And can I tell you please that there is also my Website for you to visit   ..... Card Making Magic  and there are lots of projects, card ideas and video tutorials on there to keep you entertained.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx





October 14, 2013

New Video ...

Hi Everybody,

We all love our dies and not just Spellbinders ... and we all know how important it is to look after them properly.


And so I have just added a little video on
 and maybe the tips can help you decide what to do with your own.


Perhaps you have wall space that you can utilise as I have done.

Or maybe you just want to keep them in the rigid folders that  you can buy.

But by far the cheapest way is to make use of the packaging that they came in in the first place and a piece of magnetic sheeting stuck or stapled inside.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


Wishes ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays' card is all about Spectrum Noir and I have used a wonderful image from Saturated Canary.

This was the image that was available for making a donation to the charity that Krista was supporting... and I did post about it on Facebook.

Colors used ...
Skin FS2, FS3, CR2, TN2
Hair/Boots TN2, TN3, GB1
Dress/Ribbons JG1, JG2, JG4


The card is just an  A4 sheet folded in half and panels added to the front.

The Organza ribbon is from my "Stash" and is wrapped around the layered panels with a double bow added. 

I used my Wooden Bow Maker for this and it is available to buy in My Shop

The beautiful pearl flourish is from Want2Scrap and by cutting up a larger piece you can make it go further

The flowers are some from Wild Orchid Crafts   and are a mixture of Chrysanthemums, Roses and Carnations.  If you pop over to buy from WOC then tell them  you came from Christina 

And if you would like the chance to win some then ....  add your name to the list  

There are two chances to win and the  draw will take place on Saturday

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

October 13, 2013

3-D Folder ...

Hi Everybody,

I bought the 3-D M-Bossabilities at the GNPE and I promised to show you what it looked like once made up.

It is called Roman Romance and I think it is lovely and you can see the pattern at the bottom of the card.

I have added large pearls under the ribbon and a Wild Orchid Crafts   flower to the centre of the bow.

And just one of the flowers can make all the difference.
I can't show you a list of the dies used but the lacy top to the card was produced by the  Becca Feeken  Filigree Corner  from Sunrise Crafts ... the link will take you to the die.

The ribbon is some I bought at another crafts show.

I have made a triple bow with tails and the tutorial Using a Bow Maker will show you how I did it.

And the bow makers are available in My Shop 
The inside of the card is lined and embossed .

Have you added your name to the list to win the Wild Orchid Crafts flowers yet???

Here is the link  and you have two chances to win some gorgeous blooms.

All the instructions are there for you so Good Luck !!

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


October 12, 2013

Todays the Day ....

Hi Everybody,

This is the prize I have been teasing you about this last few days.

It has been very kindly supplied by Paul and Siri Bridger from  Wild Orchid Crafts  

 I know you are ALL going to want to win.

There's not  one  but TWO  chances to win these fabulous flowers and they are a prize well worth having.

Just think of all the cards that you will be able to decorate with these beautiful blooms.

So lets go through what you need to do to be in with a chance to win them.... so please read this it is important.

You need to be a follower of this Blog please and it would be nice if you left me a comment.

I want to keep it as fair as I can so one entry is all you can make.

And please add your real name in full then we know who you are should you win.

That saves any problems for people with the same initials

Should you be one of the winners then you will need to keep an eye on your inbox as you will get an email from InLinkz telling you that you have won.  And you will have a few days in which to claim the prizes ... or they will go to someone else.

I will also be told who has won and you will need to email me ... christina@card-making-magic.com  ... with your land address

I am adding  this so that we don't get the same mix up as last time AND I will repeat it as the prize is drawn to make double sure.

So if you would like to win one of these prizes ....

October 11, 2013

Cards for your friend ...

Hi Everybody,

 I have used the JustRite matching Labels 29 stamp set for this card and it is such a lovely verse.

I have heat embossed it in silver and set it into a recess which has then been framed. I added another frame on top of the fancy one with foam pad.

The flowers are from  Wild Orchid Crafts  and are a mixture of Roses, Carnations, Rosebuds and some that I have layered up myself and added the gemstone to the centre.

The Glamour Dust makes them sparkle and I have added  larger pearls around the petals.

This card is so much nicer in real life and it is one I  added to Etsy and it sold within 30minutes.

If you like to add flowers to your creations then you are going to love this weekends "Give Away"

The prize has been donated by Paul and Siri from Wild Orchid Crafts and it is fantastic.


So I hope you will add your name to the list .... but not till Saturday ... so be patient ... you won't be disappointed

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx







October 10, 2013

Some of those "Goodies" ...

Hi Everybody,

Here are a couple of cards made using some of the GNPE "Goodies" that I bought.

Both of them have been made the same way using the Hinged Card Style

I find using this method, which gives me the fold at the top,  allows me to use more of the card in the portrait orientation.

So all I have done is double embossed the background with the "Wow" embossing powders.



Once the heat embossing is done I have dry embossed it in the Regency Swirls embossing folder from Crafters Companion .

I wrapped the ribbon around the panel and then added it to the front.

The sentiment has been stamped and heat embossed in silver and added with foam tape to the card using   Fancy Tags Three
 But the centres of the bows have been filled with the gorgeous Diamante and Pearl embellishments that where a bargain buy.

They where once a bracelet from Primark and they had eight of these lovely sparkly bits in them

They cost me £3.00  but worked out at just 37 pence for each one and so I don't mind adding them  to a card.

The sentiment ifs from the JustRite Large Fancy Sentiments stamp set.
I have used the Letterpress technique with the embossing powders on both of these cards and I am happy with the simple look that they have.

I have a really good "Give Away" going live this weekend and you are going to love what is on offer.

So pop back on Saturday and add your name for the chance to win some beautiful  flowers from  
 Wild Orchid Crafts



More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


October 09, 2013

Spellbinders Class ...

Hi Everybody,

The new class for Spellbinders is now available with The Art Studio. 

This is the third one that I have done and if you have been following along with the other two then this class uses the dies that we have already used.  I know they are expensive and this is to help us get as much from the dies as we can.  

Combining Spellbinders     features two cards and of course you can make them any color that you wish.

So I hope you will join me in the Lesson which is Part Three of Beautiful Cards with Spellbinders.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx 

Pretty in Blue ...

Hi Everybody,

This lovely Cornflower Blue card is made to the Hinged Card Style  and is one that I have added to my Etsy Shop.

The white background to the card is a new die called Exquisite Labels Eleven and I bought mine from Sunrise  Crafts  and it is beautiful

I have topped it with the plain Labels Eleven and intertwined it with Twisted Metal Tags.

The pearls are from Want2Scrap
The inside has been decorated too and the Diamante buckles are some that I bought from the GNPE and they are from    The Hobby House

The lovely wide striped Grosgrain ribbon was also form the craft show but I cannot for the life of me remember which  stall I got it from.


I love this fresh clean blue and  white combination and it would be suitable for any occasion.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



October 08, 2013

New Video ...

Hi Everybody,

This is  the card I showed you the other day and as promised I have now added the video tutorial for it to the website.

 Heirloom Ornament 2010  is very easy  and the finished card is very effective.

You can use up all your bits of left over glitters and fill which ever space of your pattern that you like.

And if you don't have the same Quatrefoil Pattern that I have used then you can substitute it with one that you do have.


But for those  of you that don't have any Spellbinders ... well fear not ...  I am going to show you how to get this look with out them.  

Watch this space it's coming soon.

And to ring the changes a little more then all you have to do is turn the whole finished decoration upside down.

It then looks like another bauble on your cards.

The letters are from the Font One Uppercase and Lowercase but the uppercase won't show up

The flowers are as always from Wild Orchid Crafts

The flourish is from Want2Scrap   and completes this very pretty card.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx