Making cards - Ideas for a card craft beginner (part 2)

melissa75_2

I've just posted a few more cards on my blog:
http://melissa75-melsmess.blogspot.com/

I haven't managed to watch any QVC as I'm minding my neice - hopefully I'll manage to catch some later.

rainmac

RustyFlange wrote: »

come and join in she says ... can someone unlock the door as I can't get in I haven't been on for ages as it wants me to log in but everytime I do log in I get the dreaded magician!!

I can do the same as Paddington and add you to the list if you can't get on/in. Would you like to play in the Card Swap?

My legs still hurt from doing the Race for Life on SATURDAY, 4 days ago, I am soooo unfit!!!

rainmac

Just wanted to show you some lovely cards that people have sent me...



The fab bear ATC is from the lovely Paddington

The green fairy card is from the lovely Hamish - came with my parcel of gorgeous blog candy

The cute girl on the bench card is from the lovely Bunbun

The beautiful stitched pink ribbon card and handmade crocheted flower are from the lovely flourgirl

I am in a happy place. I have lovely cyber friends :A

rainmac

melissa75 wrote: »

I've just posted a few more cards on my blog:
http://melissa75-melsmess.blogspot.com/

I haven't managed to watch any QVC as I'm minding my neice - hopefully I'll manage to catch some later.

I haven't seen any QVC either I bet Choccy Orange is watching tho'

Off to have a look at your blog...

npsmama

We had a little discussion on the Fiskars Shapecutter on craftyplace.
here's my 2cents:


Fiskars shape cutter - brilliant!

Now that I've figured out how to use it that is!

I looked here: http://www.scrapbook.com/blog/view/65577.html and then watched the video here: http://fiskarscrafts.com/tv/ (go to the menu on the bottom right of the TV box, click 'next' and then click on 05/31/2005: Ultra ShapeExpress. The video is for the newer model whereas I have the old version but it works the same.

The bits to remember:
- make sure you use a smooth self-healing craft mat underneath
- make sure the template is the correct side up: the word Fiskars should be be facing you
- apply LIGHT pressure TOWARDS THE TEMPLATE SIDES and not on the paper/card

Hope this helps someone.

Give it a go and see how you get on!

flourgirl

Card Challenge this time is this sketch, there will be a draw and a prize although it may be a little late as I am away from friday for a week. I have kept it simple so you can feel free to use your lovely embellishments and ribbons. The image can be anything you like. I hope this is ok with everyone and I hope all our new ladies will join in. I have made one just to start you off. I've been busy this morning so will catch up with you all later, sorry for the rushed post I have to go to see my mum and dad now.

RustyFlange

saveapenny wrote: »

Rusty...its just Rusty on CP...see if that works if not will send them a message again

I am in but don't tell the magician or he will kick me out again! :rotfl:
Thankyou

Melissa beautiful cards, I love the brown basic grey papers with the bright blue! That has to be my favourite!

Rainmac wow you have been sent some beautiful cards!! I am going to go and catch up on the other board now as I would like to join in with the card swap I think

hels102

Just wanted to say a quick hello! I've been making the most of the weather and sorting out my garden!
Oh flourgirl I like the look of that challenge I may take part!
Marg I've pm'd you, thank you x

RustyFlange

Karen a beautiful card!! and what a fab sketch to try and follow ... is that this weeks MSE challenge? I have to take part in this one, although I have a handful of fathers day cards to make so maybe I should try and incorperate that aswell?

rainmac

Mel, your cards are stunning. I love everything about them, you use such gorgeous papers and your colouring is fab

I have just had an email from a cross stitch magazine to say a letter I sent in is going to be published in the next issue and I will get a mystery prize! I emailed the magazine some pictures of the stitched Easter cards I had made. How exciting :j I have been in print 3 times before in stitching magazines and have received a large kit (sold on ebay ) and a bouquet of flowers for being letter of the month.