Beautiful Card Designs Made Easy

January 22, 2014

From just a pencil ...

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is  a stamped  Bebunni image from Crafters Companion 

It  has been achieved with the Spectrum Noir ... CR4 CR6 CR11    to get the shading on the heart ... and then a plain and simple HB pencil.

Just a pencil ... and we all have those lying around.

By varying the pressure on the lead the different shades can be added and then with a paper stump I blended the shades.

I lightly went around the image with the pencil and then used  my finger to simply smudge the shadow.

The result is quite pretty and I made it into a card using some papers that came free with a magazine.

But after all this coloring and a distinct lack of flowers on yesterdays card I think I shall have to revert back to my comfort zone and get busy

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx 
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January 21, 2014

Simple Card ...

Hi Everybody,

This has to be one of the easiest cards ever to be made and  it is just one  3DM-Bossabilties folder and  the die that matches it.

These are the latest dies to come from the CHA show in California and   I bought them  from Create and Craft.

They are so new I can't show you the photo of them but if you were lucky enough to get them too then you will know how pretty they are.



They are the Labels 34 ... Decorative Labels 34 ... Gold Labels 34 and the Labels 34 Medallions embossing folder.

I have cut my base card from the  Hinged Card Style  tutorial  using 5x7 Matting basics A and B

I embossed a piece of white card and layered it onto some black and the embossing is so deep.

My stamped sentiment has been cut with Labels Thirty four and the Gold Element added to the inside and then layered again onto some black

And that is it ... and you can do this from any folder and dies that you have in your collection.   Simple but effective for a quick and easy card.

  More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx
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January 20, 2014

Bebunni ...

Hi Everybody,

This little image is from the Bebunni range from Crafters  Companion   and all the images in the stamp sets are so cute.

I have used Spectrum Noir and the colors are ...

Ears/Tummy  PP1, PP2, PP6
Rabbits          IG1, IG2, IG4
Veil/shadow   EB1  and IB1

Very simply put together using a mixture of flowers
including  Chrysanthemums,  Daisies, Sweetheart Blossoms  and  Roses from   Wild Orchid Crafts 

The ribbon is from my "Stash" and I have added  a heart shaped doily behind the image

More tomorrow...

Hugs xx






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January 19, 2014

Back to Red ...

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Hi Everybody,

Traditional Red, Hearts and Roses ... what more can I say.  All the new cards that I added to Etsy have now been sold ... so got to get busy and make some more

I love everything about this card from the color to the flowers it is so romantic and that verse says such a lot.

It is from   Lili of the Valley   and is one of a set of inspirational verses.

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts   and they are a mixture of Chrysanthemums, Roses and Carnations.

And as  always they are sparkled with fine glitter from Glitter Magic  just to give that added touch.

The background is the Botanical Swirls and there is a video to show you how to get the best from this type of extendable die.  I know I added it a few weeks ago but new people are coming to he blog everyday and may not have seen it or even know about it.





So have you made some Valentines Cards yet ??? and if not then maybe I have given you some ideas over the last few days.  But any one of these ideas can be adapted to make a card for any occasion and in any color you fancy.   Playing is such fun .... 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx





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January 18, 2014

Cornflower Blue ...

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Hi Everybody,

This card is non traditional colors for Valentines Day ... the red and white one yesterday sold almost straight away

I made one like this last week  and added  it to my   Etsy Shop   ... it sold within the hour and  ... and I am happy to say that this one has been bought also

This is using a lovely shade of Cornflower blue and it really is much prettier in real life.

Both of the hearts have the pearl "Bling" that matches the Spellbinders and it is from   Want2Scrap 

The background is the A4 folder  Picnic Plaid   from Crafters Companion.

The pretty blue and white Roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts

 I have used the  Ivy Leaf  die from Crafters Companion and this  is a die that you can use all year round.

The sentiment is one of the range called  Sentimentals  from Crafters Companion and there are several sets for you to choose each with a different theme.  Read the verses and decide which suit your needs.

The little butterflies I had in my "Stash" and this finished card is one of my favorites.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx






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January 17, 2014

Valentines Card ...

Hi Everybody,
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I thought I would get busy and add some Valentines Cards to my Etsy Shop   and this is one in traditional colors of red and white.

It has lots of layers to it ... and  I have used lots of dies for this and they are listed below ... but shop around for the best price before you buy.

The ribbon is from my "Stash" and the red flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts    I have used a selection of Roses Poppies and Carnations and I have tucked lace leaves in tot the middle.

They have been sparkled with the fine glitter from Glitter Magic  and it makes such a difference to the look.

The background folder is from Crafters Companion and it is the Picnic Plaid  A4 folder and I love it.

The pattern is so deep and unusual and it doesn't matter which side you face outwards they are both lovely  ... and I bet you will love it too.

I have used the pearly "Bling" from  Want2Scrap   that matches the Labels Twenty and there are many that match other Spellbinders sets too.

If you have a Cricut machine and you are looking for some ideas and inspiration then take a look at what these magazines can offer you as a special offer for one month ... Something for You

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



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January 16, 2014

Saturated Canary and Spectrum Noir ....

Hi Everybody,

This beautiful image from   Saturated Canary  and my  Spectrum Noir  are a marriage made in heaven  and I love the look of  this finished card.

 Colors used...
Skin    FS4 FS5 FS7 PP1 EB5
Hair    TN2 TN7 TN8
Dress/shoes OR1 OR2 TN7 
Tights  TB2 IG3

 I have dressed the card with flowers from   Wild Orchid Crafts  to add that feminine touch and they have been sparkled with glitter from Glitter Magic

 The ribbon is organza from   Mei Flower   and the pearl flourish is from  Want2Scrap

It is just A4 folded in half and then cut and hinged at the top ... a simple design for a pretty card.

If you would like to try the magazines I mentioned yesterday then here is the link to yesterdays post for you to read what it is all about .... Something for You 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

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January 15, 2014

Something for you ...

Hi Everybody,

The New Year has started off well  for me and this is a treat that has been offered that  I want to pass on to you.

Northbridge Publishing  has given us the chance to take a look at the magazines they produce that have lots of different articles that will interest  all crafters.

They cover  not only cards but scrap booking, stamping,  and many  many ideas on how to get the best from your Cricut machine.

The magazines are viewable online ... on your ipad or iphone  ... so you can read as you travel to work, relax in the garden or just to pick up a magazine in the evening.

You will find some really good ideas for the layouts of your designs inside the pages and for any occasion you can think of. 

Northbridge Publishing  are offering us  a one month pass to all the pictured  publications ... and many other titles ...  for just $1 ( about 60p to us Brits)

This pass will normally be $9.99 but for one month you can have it for the one dollar !!

So why not pop over to their website and find a magazine there that would interest you. 

Click this link
and try it for one month.  You can cancel your subscription at any time.

Then if you like the magazine ... come back next month for a "Give Away" that will be for an annual subscription worth $59.99 to all the magazines they have ... and there may be more than just one winner !

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


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January 14, 2014

Pure White

Hi Everybody,

This pretty card is created in white linen effect card from the Papermill Direct.   and all the layers are cut from this card.

The dies used are listed below and I have used foam tape in between the layers to raise them up.

The beautiful flowers are from  Wild Orchid Crafts   and so is the pearly spray that has been tucked into them.

The smaller pearls around the frame are from Want2Scrap 

The embossing folder that I have used is from Crafters Companion and is the Chantilly Corner  and you can just make it out in the lower right corner.

And the  embossing  folder that I used on the Valentines Day  card  and have been asked about in a few emails was the  A4 Picnic Plaid   from Crafters Companion and it is one of my favorites.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



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January 13, 2014

Another in Pink ...

Hi Everybody,

For the background to this card I have used the Grateful Lattice in Pink Centura Pearl card and added tiny pearls to each of the cross sections.

The flowers are from  Wild Orchid Crafts   and I have tucked once again the Ivy leaf from the Christmas Range from  Crafters Companion. 

The petals have been sparkled with fine glitter from Glitter Magic and if you wanted to buy this particular glitter it is the one that is like Glamour Dust.

The butterfly has the addition of the matching Diamante from Want2Scrap

The card is made to the   Hinged Card Style  and the  Fame   is created to surround the lattice.

The "Give Away" prize has been successfully claimed and is winging it's way to Australia as I wrtite ... hoep the winner will enjoy all the goodies in the pack

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx





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January 12, 2014

Beautiful Blue ...

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Hi Everybody,

The Ivy leaf on the flower  corsage is one of the  Die' sire Christmas  range from  Crafters Companion 

But it is such a versatile die that can be used all year round and it will make all your floral displays look really pretty.

Now I know you are going to ask me what the background die is ... but I can't remember the name ... only that I got it from  US a while ago.

I have trimmed it down to fit my card front ...  but it does look very nice under the flowers.

They as always are from Wild Orchid Crafts

The ribbon is some from my "Stash" and has been tied in a double bow.

The sentiment is from the Sentimentals Range from Crafters Companion  and cut with Labels Twenty Three

The matching "Bling" is  from  Want2Scrap  which is a US based company.   You may be able to buy their products  in this country and you will need to  research suppliers.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


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January 11, 2014

"Give Away" Winner

Hi Everybody,

The winner for the January Give Away has now been done at random by InLinkz  and the lucky person is ......

Cathy Cates

There are lots of wonderful  "Goodies"  in this pack to make some lovely additions to your cards. 

And many of them have been shown on cards that I have made over the past year.

 Maybe  some of the items are not available  in other parts of the world and that will make this prize    . and indeed any other "Give Away" even more of a win.  I only hope that you enjoy the prizes when you get them.

So Cathy if you can drop me a line at  ....  christina@card-making-magic.com  .... with your land address I will get the prize in the post to you straight away.

You have until Wednesday to claim it so please get in touch soon.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx
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January 10, 2014

Back to Pink ...

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Hi Everybody,

 Well here I am ... back to flowers, ribbons and pearls ... so no surprises there then !!

I can't stay away from this type of card for long as I just love making them.

The card with the hearts on the front  that was added yesterday sold withing an hour of it going into my Etsy shop.

This is another in my favorite Hinged Card Style  and it has lots of layers with Pink Centura pearl from Crafters Companion   and white linen effect card from the Papermilll Direct

It seems that many of you like the Papermill Direct and loved the shops they had a few years ago.  I always went to the one at the   Freeport  Designer  Village  and bought my card by the  Mega box.

When they closed their shops ... in favor of online ...  I bought a shed load of card which lasted me a long time.  I had all the colors they made and still have some of it years later .... I bought that much.

But the online service is excellent and usually delivered to your home within a couple of days ... UK buyers that is.   The card is still really good quality and makes a wonderful base for any of your cards.

Have you added your name for the "Give Away" yet ??  You only have today to do it as the winner will be chosen in the morning ... so here's your chance    but only add your name once please as duplicates will be removed.


So more tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



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January 09, 2014

Soon be Valentines Day ...

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Hi Everybody,

I know it's not red but I thought this would make a very pretty card for Valentines Days all the same.

So it is in a deep lilac colour and I have added this to my Etsy Shop.  I will be doing it again in red and that will also go into the shop.

The lilac and the white go together so well and I have used the pearl "Bling"  from Want2Scrap that matches the heart shapes

I turned the largest heart in to a frame and added the lattice behind it .. and the smallest heart has just been embossed with the  Regency Swirls  from  Crafters Companion.

The sentiment is one of the Sentimentals Range from Crafters Companion   and I stamped it in blue and embossed it in clear .... less messy that way.

The beautiful embossing folder is also from Crafters Companion and is called the large A4 Picnic Plaid ... and it is beautiful

The two butterflies on each heart are a very fine organza and I bought those at the craft show last year... and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



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