Embossing Powder Sprinkling :D

I was experimenting with this technique for one of the cards I showed in my Creative Expressions Halloween Collection video and also in an upcoming magazine commission too, so just had to do a sped up video using it too while I was in the mood :D I used a couple of fab Tim Holtz Stamp sets, and also an older Altenew one called Floral Shadow, which I couldn't find anywhere that still sells it :/ If you like the technique and the cards I made do let me know in the comments and I can always do a Tutorial video showing it too :D Christine xxx

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Quirky Bird Trio :D

I originally made this card when this stunning collection from Francoise Read launched, and I really loved how it turned out, and it seemed to go down well on the shows, so I thought I'd recreate it in a sped up video to show you just how easy it is :D Hope you like it! :D xxx

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Bold Botanicals with Distress Glazes :D

I adore this Bold Botanicals Stamp set from Tim Holtz another gift from my wonderful crafty friend Lourdes, and I decided to combine it with the fab Brushstroke stamp set as the designs have a lovely tattered edge, and I was also playing around with watercolour stamping with Distress colours first, then adding the black image on top, or stamping in black first, then using Distress Embossing Glazes over the top to add colour :D And I love both outcomes, hope you enjoyed the video :D Christine xxx

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Tonic Craft Kit #71 - Marshmallow Hugs :D

Here is my Un-Boxing video for this months Tonic Craft Kit, Kit #71! A gorgeous marshmallow/hot chocolate themed kit that you can adapt with all sorts of extra die sets to create different themes on the basic set, I mention quite a few other ways of using the main cup/mug in the video, plus I show how I turned it into a Frankenstein's Monster mug too :D 

And for the corresponding tutorial video for Kit #71 I decided to show a grouting technique using Nuvo products to fill in or grout a detailed die-cut stuck onto a solid piece of card, then once dry, you place another die-cut over the top :D It's a similar technique to flooding a die-cut with Nuvo drops, I did a tutorial video on that a little while back :D 

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Tonic Showcase #40 Vino Vault :D

Here's my Up Close video for this month's Tonic Showcase, The Vino Vault, it's a large gift box that perfectly houses a full size bottle of wine, or I'm sure it'll fit alternative drinks too, and of course I had to show you a couple of cards made with the set too :D 

And for the corresponding tutorial video I finally got around to showing how to create a simple spinner card :D Obviously this interactive card technique can be applied to a plethora of different dies, but I felt like it was a nice obscure way to use this die set, but also gives you a nice idea for a coordinating card for your Vino Vault :D 

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Bold Butterfly Birthday :D

I made this card quite some time ago (so forgive the fact that some of the stamp sets aren't available anymore :/) and I came across a photo of it the other day and decided to remake it in a quick sped up video :D Hope you liked the inspiration, it's an easy design to transfer to whatever stamps you have too :D Christine xxx 

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Prima Clear Wax Resist :D

I absolutely ADORE this Numbered 3D Texture Fade from Sizzix, a gift from my lovely friend Lourdes :D And I recently brought the Prima Clear Antiquing Wax and so I thought I'd use them both together for this fun 30th Birthday card :D Hope you like it :D xxx

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Creative Expressions Halloween Collection 2023 :D

Creative Expressions have done it again, but even better than last year with even more designers joining in! So here is my Up Close video on the 2023 Halloween collection from Creative Expressions :D Enjoy :D Christine xxx

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Interlocking Squares Really Simple Cards :D

Hello :D I'm back with some more Sped Up videos :D This one is a really simple card I made for the launch of the Creative Expressions Mini Layering Stencils, the Interlocking Squares stencil in particular, the original was the orangey version, but I thought as I was filming a video I might as well do a second colour scheme and try it with a different die shape too :D Gwen also demoed a similar version using an oval which looked fab too when they launched on HobbyMaker a little while back :D Enjoy :D Christine xxx

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