Thursday 31 January 2013

Exciting new features coming to Cards Galore from February

Hiya crafty friends,

I have been busy, busy, busy the last few weeks planning some new features for the Cards Galore blog, which I can now finally share with you all.


From February, each Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday there will be regular post for you to enjoy and even join in with.

So what will they be...well...there will be:


I am really excited about these features and so eager for you to share your projects inspired by them.



Monday 28 January 2013

Pinterest Monday #2

Welcome to


Today's Pinterest find is another use for your corner punches...making circular doilies...


You can find out how here:

Friday 25 January 2013

How to get more from your Creativity Club Downloads

Hiya crafty friends,

I love this weeks Creativity Club and want to show you how to get more from your downloads, with one simple step.

 The download came in these beautiful deep purples etc which give a stunning rich affect


But what is you love the design but want to make a more subtle project? Well, that's one of the great benefits of working with downloads...you can make them work for you and it's very easy to do (and saves ink too).

All printers are different, but will have this feature. Before you print, go into print properties and select 'Draft'


Then print the pages you'd like to use. That's it, how easy is it that!!

Here's a card I made using this method





So you can get two completely different looks for the same download. Why not give a go? :)


If that isn't all, Docrafts are really happy to announce that Santoro's Gorjuss is coming to Docrafts!! I'm so excited as I LOVE Gorjuss!!!!
"The packaging is produced in a luxurious, unique matt laminated finish and has been designed specifically to re-use and upcycle. With many additional toppers and tags detailed on the inside cover - it’s gorjuss™ inside and out!
The collection comprises of A6 Cards and Envelopes as well as 12 x 12”, 8 x 8” and 6 x 6” Paper Packs which contain 32 sheets of stripes, spots and flourishes to craft with. The Mini Notelets, Memory Pockets, and Little Notes allow you to add gorjuss™ little thoughts to your cards, scrapbook pages and home decor projects. Each element from the range co-ordinates perfectly fulfilling the crafty perception of gorjuss™-ness!
The gorjuss™ A4 Decoupage Pack, A4 Ultimate Die-cut & Paper Pack and new Mini Decoupage will add instant dimension to these unique characters, increasing their emotional appeal. The mini decoupage is an in demand feature of the range with cute frames, embellishments and tags, simply layer the designs to create precious mini projects.

Stamp and colour the new gorjuss™ Urban Stamps to recreate your very own stripy socked character, with 8 captivating designs to collect, you will want them all! Add further texture and detail to your projects using the Metal Frames, Fabric Brads, Metal Brads, Buttons in a Bottle and Large Buttons. To complete, add a finishing flourish with Bakers Twine, Ribbon, Ribbon Bows or Patterned Craft Tape - you’ll never forget the moment you found gorjuss™. Santoro’s gorjuss™ products are available in docrafts Creativity Stores from March 2013."


Monday 21 January 2013

Pinterest Monday

Hiya crafty friends,

I don't know about you, but I am totally addicted to Pinterest. So I thought I'd put my...ahem...hours of pinning to good use. 

I am always finding fantastic crafty ideas and tips on there, so it gave me the idea to do Pinterest Monday! Where I will share all my finds with you.



Today's find is a fab tip for removing those fiddly little bits from intricate dies (unfortunately I can't find where this tip originally came from, so can not supply a link)


Saturday 19 January 2013

Friday's Creativity Club Download Make (on a Saturday) - Steampunk

Hiya crafty friends,

Friday's Creativity Club make, on a Saturday :) Sorry I'm a bit late :/

Today's card is me first ever attempt at 'Steampunk', using this weeks exclusive Chronology download. This download (and range) are great for masculine cards. Which, I don't know if your the same, I find the hardest to make.

I love working with Kraft card at the moment and it works perfect with this download. I got the aged effect using the Vintage photo distress ink, which I sponged around the edge.


I made these 'cogs' using a star burst punch and punched the hole using the Big Bite.

All the elements where cut from a page of the download paper. And there was plenty more to pick from too

I'd love to get inspired with more Steampunk ideas. So if you have any Steampunk projects, please leave me a link in the comments below and I will come and visit you :)


Tuesday 15 January 2013

CG Scrapbook Challenge

Hi crafter,

It's time for the first CG Scrapbook Challenge of 2013!!

And this month it is:

"Any theme goes"

It must be a scrap page and include a photograph, but the theme is totally up to you. So why not start the new year off scrapbooking.

The challenge will be sponsored by

You will find all the information here http://cardsgalorescrapbookchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ and you also can have a look at our fabulous design teams projects too!

Here is my Design Team project, which features one of the fabulous Stamping Shack digi's. I coloured  it with Craft Artist. Which is the program I use to make all my digital scrap pages.


Hope you will join us!!!



Friday 11 January 2013

Creativity Club Download - Happy Day Mobile Case

Hiya Crafty friends,

I thought I'd do something a little different with this weeks Creativity Club download.

Every fancied changing the look of your mobile phone? Well, with the Creativity Club archive of downloads, you can change it when ever the mood takes you (and there is certainly LOTS to pick from) and all you need  is a clear cover, that you can get for as little as 99p!








Friday 4 January 2013

Vintage note-lets

 Hiya crafty friends,

I have had fun playing with this weeks Creativity Club download, which is 5 exclusive papers to co-ordinate with the gorgeous new Vintage Notes range. I love this new range, so was really pleased that we have even more goodies.

I have made a set of notelets, with a matching carry case



And the new capsule collection buttons and ribbon work perfectly with it too


The bag was made using the download


And I made the card using the 6x6 Vintage Notes paper. So you can see how well they go together.


I also used the download to line the envelopes too, so everything co-ordinated together






Tuesday 1 January 2013

Happy New Years Day!!!

Hiya crafty friends,


These were made using the New Year Docrafts Creativity Club Downloads