Christina Griffiths explains matting and layering BEAUTIFULLY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6SSFhSxnZA

here is a perfect example of how to mat and layer, complimenting colours, and a beautiful card is produced.

This is simple stepbystep for anyone from beginners upwards to watch.

Christina is one of the best on the internet in my mind, covers lots of ideas, lots of free downloads, lots of videos, clear and concise instructions, and of course beautful end products.

Stephanie Weightmas shows us how to do a magical acetate reveal card

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GXwxYiN0Ig

using my craft studio a background paper is created that coordinates with the image used for the acetate reveal card.

Simple idea but works like magic!!! lol


worth a look    so easy to use the idea

My Craft Studio full explanation of tabs, etc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw7ekkwsXgY

Stephanie Weightman again gives a concise clear explanation of MCS programme for those of you who enjoy digital crafting.  I have always wanted to know how to use the embossing scale!!! Now I know.

I think it is a fantastic programme and it is all transferable to My Craft Studio Professional and My Craft Studio Elite.

I really love these crafting programmes, especially Elite as you can transfer over any jpeg image and you also have the option of saving any image created in MCS as a jpeg too, which is handy.

It is so easy and simple to use but the effects you can get, the opacity you can use for inserts and envelopes.  On many MCS programmes you have lovely envelope templates and you just drag and drop into them the background sheets given and it is hey presto as quick as that.

Jaunty angled Fishing Card - ideal for 2014

http://gillyh1.wordpress.com/

Gillyh's work fantastic idea cutting out letters an paper piecing
and also this jaunty angle is likely to be fashionable
in 2014

please see link for really good work and fantastic ideas

Tin Foil and Embossing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwA2fD7PVOA

This is a great technique I have only just come across, do not follow my instructions but see the above link, they run foil through and inked embossing folder and then heat emboss with embossing powder, and this straightens the foil and creates a fantastic zany shiny background paper, or matt or layer or even paper piecing.  great idea but see link for safety reasons.

Making cards using embossing folders and letterpress technique

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swJ_jeDGNgM

a link to a good tutorial by Christina Griffiths who is so clear and explanatory, have a look at this and her other techniques

this technique would make lovely wedding cards, invitation cards, etc

Stephanie introducing features and effects on My Craft Studio Professional

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw7ekkwsXgY