Starry Skies

This is the final 50th Birthday card that I created, I used the free Galaxy papers from this months Making Cards Magazine.

I decided to create another shaker card, the number dies are from Tonic and the happy birthday is a Poppy Stamps die, I also snipped the 'th' from the Poppy Stamps die so that it matched perfectly.

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Pauline
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Three More

These are the final three cards that are featured in the October edition of Making Cards Magazine, the craft papers that come with this edition are all suitable for creating cards for men and boys.

I love these fun owls, all I have added to create this card is some cardstock and a sentiment.

I cut this lovely scene into three sections to create a triptych design and finally another sporting themed card, this time skateboarding and snowboarding toppers.

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Pauline
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Raise a Glass

These are two more of the cards that are featured in the latest edition of Making Cards Magazine. The craft papers that come with this edition are all suitable for creating cards for men and boys, so not only will you have lots of toppers and papers but lots of inspiration as well.

These two cards feature the super spirit bottle toppers and some fabulous papers from the collection, all I have added is some cardstock, sentiments and card candi.

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Pauline
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Cards for Men

I have several cards featured in the October edition of Making Cards Magazine, the craft papers that come with this edition are all suitable for creating cards for men and boys. I think most of us find masculine cards a challenge so pick up a copy and you will not only have toppers and papers but lots of inspiration as well.

These are just a few of my cards that are in the magazine.

Four simple designs, the purpose of these cards is to show what you can create using just the free papers - all I have added is some cardstock, sentiments, ribbon and card candi.

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Pauline
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We MERMAID to be friends

This is the final card that I created for this months Making Cards Magazine, I used the Bonus Digital Craft Paper Collection - Mermaid, you can download it HERE.

There are two fabulous papers and six toppers, I just used one of the papers and two of the toppers to create this card, the sentiment is computer generated.

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Pauline
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Let's Shell-abrate!

This is the third of four cards that I created for the August edition of Making Cards Magazine, I used the Bonus Digital Craft Paper Collection - Mermaid, you can download it HERE.

There are six beautiful toppers and two papers, I used one of the toppers and one of the papers to create this card, I just added some cardstock and a computer generated sentiment.

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Pauline
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Be Good to Yourself

These are another couple of the cards that I have featured in this months Making Cards Magazine, I  used the Yoga Craft Paper Collection.

As usual I have used very little other than the paper collection because the purpose of these cards is to show what you can create using just the free papers.  I have added some cardstock and computer generated sentiments.  I made the card candi myself using the cardstock and some 3D Crystal Lacquer.

I apologise for not being around as much as normal, my eldest son is moving out at the weekend.  He is starting a new teaching job in September and he and his girlfriend are moving into a new flat together, so things are rather hectic around here at the moment.  I'm going with him to pick up the keys and get a few essentials today before they move in properly tomorrow.

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Pauline
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You are Mermazing

This is another of the cards that I created for the August edition of Making Cards Magazine, this is the final collection of cards that I have created for the magazine as I have decided to step down from the design team to concentrate on using up all of the wonderful stash that I have accumulated - all I need to do now is stop buying more!

I used the free and exclusive digital Craft Paper Collection - Mermaids, you can download them HERE, all I have added is some cardstock, a scrap of ribbon and a computer generated sentiment.

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Pauline
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Making Cards Magazine - August

Have you picked up a copy of the August edition of Making Cards Magazine, if not you can get a copy delivered to your door with free UK P&P HERE.   I have two sets of cards featured in the magazine, four cards using the pretty Mermaid digital download papers and another four using super Yoga Craft Paper Collection.

These are two of the Yoga cards, you probably noticed that they feature the Yoga papers!

I used just the free papers with the addition of some cardstock and computer generated sentiments, the card candi is home made, I just punched three small circles and added some 3D Crystal Lacquer.

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Pauline
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Life's a BEACH

The August edition of Making Cards Magazine is available now, I have two sets of cards featured again this month.  This is the final time that my cards will be in the magazine, I have decided to step down from the design team - I am having a great time creating more detailed projects and using up my stash.

This card was created using the free craft papers - you can find them HERE.  There are two beautiful papers and six toppers.  The aim of these cards is to show what you can create using just the free papers, all I have added to create this card is some cardstock and a computer generated sentiment.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, your company is much appreciated - please leave a comment so that I can come and visit you.

Pauline
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Double Frida

This is the final card that I created for the July edition of Making Cards Magazine, you can order a copy from the website HERE, with free UK delivery, if you haven't managed to pick one up yet.

I created a total of four cards using the beautiful Frida digital collection - you can download the papers HERE, there are two pretty papers along with two different sized sets of toppers and two borders.  The purpose of these cards is to show what you can create using just the free papers, all I added to create this card is some black card stock and a computer generated sentiment.

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Pauline
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Special Frida

Have you got a copy of the July edition of Making Cards Magazine yet, you can order one from the website HERE and get free UK delivery if you haven't managed to pick one up yet.

I have two sets of cards featured in this edition and two of them made it to the front cover.

I created this card using the beautiful Frida digital collection - you can download them HERE.  I used one of the large toppers, a border and a printed paper, I printed several copies of the image so that I could create a little dimension by decoupaging the flowers, I also added a computer generated sentiment.

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Pauline
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Vinyl

This is the second card that I created for Father's Day, this is the one that my eldest son gave his Dad.

Another of his loves is vinyl records, he has an extensive collection and often listens to them - usually full volume!  My eldest son also loves music, he creates it though - he sings and plays guitar, so I thought this design that I saw on Pinterest would be perfect.  I used a stencil that came with Making Cards Magazine some time ago along with Spectrum Noir Quick-dry Inks to create the chevron strip.  I found the vinyl record and music notes on the internet, I added the DAD to the record in word and  created the sentiment at the same time. 

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Pauline
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You are Amazing

This is another of the cards that I created for the new July edition of Making Cards Magazine, I am thrilled to have two cards featured on the front cover again.

I created this card using the beautiful Frida digital collection - you can download them HERE.  There are two pretty papers along with two different sized sets of toppers and two borders.  I printed several of the larger images so that I could create a little dimension by decoupaging the flowers, I also added a computer generated sentiment.

If you can't get to the shops to pick up a copy, you can get your copy from the website HERE, including free UK delivery.

Thank you for popping in today and thank you for all of the lovely comments that you leave, they are all read and appreciated.

Pauline
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Hey there Sunshine!

This is another of the cards that I created for the May edition of Making Cards Magazine. I used the Suminagashi craft papers and sentiments that were included with the magazine.

A very simple design as usual, the purpose of these cards is to show what you can create using just the free papers.

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Pauline
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Making Cards Magazine - July

I'm thrilled to have two cards featured on the front cover of Making Cards Magazine again, the July edition is in the shops today and I have two sets of cards in it again this time.

The adorable Sloths, they were previously only available as a digital download, they are now included as a printed collection.

Along with the beautiful Frida digital collection, there are two pretty papers along with two different sized sets of toppers and two borders.

If you can't get to the shops you can get your copy from the website HERE, including free UK delivery.

Thank you for popping in today and thank you for all of the lovely comments that you leave, they are all read and appreciated.

Pauline
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Wishing you Happiness

This is another of the cards that I created for the June edition of Making Cards Magazine. I used the digital Craft Paper Collection that is available from the Making Cards Magazine Facebook page, just click on the FREE CRAFT PAPERS in the left margin.

As always a very simple design, the purpose of these cards is to show what you can create using just the free papers. I used one of the toppers and one of the papers the sentiment is an old Sherry Russ Designs stamp from STAMPlorations.

If you are having trouble finding the magazine in the shops you can order a copy HERE, free P&P in the UK.

Thank you for popping in today, your company is much appreciated - please leave a comment so that I can come and visit you.

Pauline
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You're Perfect

This is another of the cards that I created for the June edition of Making Cards Magazine. I used the super Dougie the Cat free and exclusive digital Craft Paper Collection that is available from the Making Cards Magazine Facebook page, just click on the FREE CRAFT PAPERS in the left margin.

I used one of the cute toppers and one of the papers along with some pink and blue cardstock from my stash - the sentiment is an old Sherry Russ Designs stamp from STAMPlorations.

If you are having trouble finding the magazine in the shops you can order a copy HERE, free P&P in the UK.

Thank you for popping in today and thank you for all of the lovely comments that you leave, they are all read and appreciated.
Pauline
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From all of us

This is another of the cards that I created for the May edition of Making Cards Magazine. I used the Suminagashi craft papers and sentiments that were included with the magazine.

This one was featured on the front cover of the magazine, it's really strange - I was not very happy with this card but obviously Sally was, I quite often find that the cards that I like the least, everyone else seems to like the most!

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Pauline
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All The Best

This is another card that I created for last months Making Cards magazine, I used the fabulous Suminagashi craft papers and sentiments that were included with the magazine.

As always a very simple design, the purpose of these cards is to show what you can create using just the free papers.

Thank you for popping in today, your company is much appreciated - please leave a comment so that I can come and visit you.

Pauline
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