We had our last Workshop for this Year this morning.

We would like to thank all of our crafters for attending.Hopefully it was a pleasant morning making Thank You Cards and  a beautiful Box to keep them in.

Product Used:-

Papermania Just to Say... Clear Stamps - Thank You (PMA 907150)

Papermania Just to Say... Clear Stamps Get Well (PMA 907151)

Martha Stewart Double Edge Punch - Doily Lace Trim (M42-700002)

Martha Stewart Edge Punch - Monarch Butterflies (M42-40047)

Creative Expressions Designer Tree

Leaving Christmas cards behind ,we have been creating cards in a workshop using the Designer Tree  stamp set.The stamps are clear so ready to mount onto acylic blocks.Along with the Tree elements there are also sentiments included in the set.

This card is great to use for Valentine , Anniversaries or a Birthday card for a loved one.Take a piece of cardstock measuring 297mm x 130mm,score at 9cm and 15cm .

Cut 3 pieces of red cardstock (14cm x 12.5cm , 8.5cm x 12.5cm,5.5cm x 12.5cm )

Cut 3 pieces of Red Gingham paper (13.5cm x 12cm , 8cm x 12cm ,5cm x 12cm).Mount red gingham onto plain red cardstock.

Taking largest matt,stick a piece of red cardstock( 5.5cm x 12.5cm) onto matt 8.5cm in from right hand side.Cut a piece of red gingham 2cm x 12.5cm amd punch along one edge.Mount onto red cardstock.

  Tread Heart beads onto invisible thread,fasten to back of panel before mounting onto card.

Mount other two panels onto card.

Cut a piece of red cardstock 10cm x 10cm,Green cardstock 9.5cm x 9.5cm and white cardstock 9cm x 9cm.Stamp Tree onto white card,trunk has been stamped using Versafine Sepia and the Tree Top has been stamped using Fired Brick Distress Ink pad.Mount all three layers together and stick to front of card.Cut a piece of white cardstock 5cm x 6cm and stamp with sentiment,mount onto green card 5.5cm x 6.5cm.Place inside card.

For heart embellishments,punch 8 hearts,

score and fold in half.Stick 4 back to back to make one embellishment.

Cut a piece of cardstock 297mm x 150mm,score and fold in half.Cut a piece of brown card 14.5cm x 14.5cm and 4 pieces of green patterned cardstock (different designs) 9.5cm x4.5cm.Stick green pieces to the brown card in a square leaving a small square in the middle.Faux stitch all four green panels.

Cut a piece of brown cardstock 10cm x 10cm and a piece of white cardstock 9.5cm x 9.5cm.Stamp the white card with the Tree.Stamp the trunk with Versafine Sepia ink pad and the TreeTop with Perfect Medium then brush over with Cosmic Shimmer Mica Pigmnets.Mount onto centre of matt.Tie ribbon around and then mount onto the front of the card.

Products Used:-
Creative Expressions Stamp Set - Designer Tree (CSDESTREE)
Martha Stewart Double Edge Punch - Heart Loops (M42-40083)
Woodware Medium Heart Punch (821-06)
Kars Beads - Cream (K-8022024)
Kars Beads - Red (K-8022025)
Distress Ink Pad - Fired Brick (TIM20202)
Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder (CSEPCLEAR)
Cosmic Shimmer Golden Winter Mica Powders (CSEPSET10)

Creative Expression Project Book

This publication from Creative Expressions has been produced to provide inspiration for crafters of all levels. It will also give inspiration towards mastering new skills, exploring different styles and to try new products.

 

There is a collection of 21 Unique Creative Projects from designers including Sue Wilson,Sam Poole,Lynne Gilbert and others.

This is just one of the lovely projects that is included in the book.

 

 

Available to order online or in our showroom.

Hearts and Flowers

Another exciting workshop this morning.We were using the delightful Dreamweaver Stencils and Embossing Paste.

Glittered Hearts Easel Card- Elegance in itself.

Take a piece of cardstock (finished size 11.5cm x 13.5cm),place stencil over the top and secure with low tack tape.Apply Embossing Paste,scraping off excess.Sprinkle on glitter and tip off any excess.Peel away stencil carefully and leave to dry.

Take an A4 piece of cardstock,cut to 29cm x 14.5cm.Score in half and score one half again.

Cut another piece of cardstock 14.5cm x 14.5cm-this will create the front of the card.

Cover the inside of the base of the card with patterned paper .Cut 2 strips of brown cardstock 14cm x 2.5cm and 2 strips of red glitter card 14cm x 1.5cm.Punch two strips of hearts using the Martha Stewart  Heart Loops Trim Edge punch.Layer all of these together to create two strips,raise using foam tape to create stopper.

Take glittered topper and mount onto brown card 12cm x 14cm.Cover the card front with patterned paper and mount topper to the right.Tie ribbon around the whole card front before attaching to the base.

Take a piece of cardstock (finished size 8cm x 11.5cm),place stencil over the top and secure with low tack tape.Apply Embossing Paste,scraping off excess.Carefully remove the stencil and leave to dry.When dry replace the stencil and apply Cosmic Shimmer Mica Pigments with a brush.Remove stencil and brush away any loose powder.

Take an A4 piece of cardstock,cut to 25.5cm x 18cm (10" x 7"),score and fold in half.

Cut a piece of Dark Blue card 12cm x 17cm and a piece of Grey Card 11.5cm x 16.5cm,mount together and stick to front of card.

Cut a piece of Grey dot card 11cm x 15cm and ink edges with distress ink (Faded Jeans).Cut 2 pieces of Dark Blue Crad  - one 10cm x 12cm and the other 2.5cm x 15cm.Punch both pieces on one side only along the longestest length(Punch from the middle to the outside edges).Mount the Dark Blue card together matching the punched pattern.Stick to grey dot card,tie ribbon around-make sure the bow is tied at the top above the Dark blue mat.Mount onto card.

Take the Flower topper and mount onto front of card.

Products used:-

Dreamweaver Stencil Branch /Heart (LJ921)

Dreamweaver Stencil Stylized Dahlia (LG743)

Dreamweaver Embossing Paste -Transluscent (W - DEPT)

Martha Stewart Edge Punch - Daisy  (M42- 40012)

Martha Stewart Edge Punch -Heart Loop Trim  (M42-40083)

Dreamweaver Christmas

Dreamweaver stencils and Paste are great fun.Here we have used Translucent paste and Gold ultra fine glitter to add sparkle to our Christmas Cards.

Tape the stencil along the top and bottom onto a piece of cardstock using low tack tape.Using a spatula apply the paste evenly across the stencil making sure that the stencil is evenly filled.Sprinkle with ultra fine glitter. Peel away the tape from the stencil and lift away carefully.Leave to dry and then trim to size.

The background of the above card has been embossed,with punched borders layered under the topper.

This is a Tall Card ,but used landscape.The white background layer has been punch in the corners and threaded with Gold Cord.
The topper has been made in the same way as the one above,but has been mounted onto Glitter Card for extra sparkle.


Products Used:-
Dreamweaver Stencil - Bethlehem (LL554)
Dreamweaver Stencil - Deer  (LL467)
Dreamweaver  Embossing Paste - Translucent  (W - DEPT)
Cosmic Shimmer Glitter - Glod Flame  (CSGGOFLA)
Crafts Too Embossing Folder - Scrollworks  (CTFD3055)
Martha Stewart Border Punch - Scallop Dot  (M28015)
Woodware Plier Punch 1/8" Circle (811-02)
Gold Cord (E-Q835G)
Organza Ribbon Pale Gold  (RIB11)
Organza Ribbon Burgundy (RIB716)

Celebrating Autumn

Flowersoft Decoupage Toppers have been used to create the Scenic Window.

House Mouse Stamp -Tumbled Leaves have been stamped and coloured using distress ink pads.Spellbinders Botanical Swirls and Accents have been used to embellish both cards.

Products used:-

Flowersoft Decoupage Toppers -Scenic Windows Autumn (111903SWA)

House Mouse Designs Stamps - Autumn Leaves (JSHM019)

Spellbinders Shapeabilities - Botanical Swirls and Accents (SBS5-146)

Molly's Christmas Cottage

George is up to mischief again with his Carol Sheet.

The cottage has been stamped directly onto the card and a die-cut topper has been punched along the edges with a snowflake border punch and then mounted onto the card with foam tape.George has been stamped and coloured using distress ink pads,cut out and mounted onto the front of the card.Finally the card has been embellished with some die-cut Snowflakes in White Glitter Card and Silver Mirri Card.

The centre from the die-cut topper (previous card) has been used on this card as a centre piece.Molly has been stamped and cloured using distress ink pads.The background is double sided patterned card and the embellishments are die-cut Snowflakes with a button in the centre of each.


Products used:-

Molly Bloom Stamp - Cottage (MB0263L)
Molly Bloom Stamp - Bla Bla George (MB0266I)
Molly Bloom Stamp - Molly with Christmas Tree (MB0255I)
Cheery Lyn Designs Die - Snowflowers 2 (DL226)
Spellbinders Nesting Dies -Scalloped Circles (SBS4-124)
Martha Stewart Patp Punch Set - Aspen Snowflakes (M42-60015)
Kanban Gingham Ribbon Red (900341)



Looking for a Gift for Christmas.

We have Necklaces,Bracelets,Bags ,Frames and more !

Here is just a selection of items we have in our showroom or online.

Santa's Sleigh Ride

Molly Bloom has these wonderful stamps New for this Christmas.Santa's Sleigh Ride and Roxy the Reindeer.Used together they make a lovely arrangement.The images have been cloured using Distress Ink Pads as watercloures.

Products used:-

Molly Bloom Stamp Santa's Sleigh Ride (MB0260K)

Molyy Bloom Stamp Roxy Reindeer (MB0259H)

X-cut Nesting Dies - Doorplate (XCU 503415)

NEW NEW NEW

New Distress Ink Pad colours have arrived.

There are 12 colours to add to the already fabulous palette of 36 .

These are just a few,all of the Distress ink pads can be viewed and purchased online from our website http://www.graftoncrafts.co.uk/shop/cart.php?target=category&category_id=1605 

or visit our showroom.

     

 

 

Snowball George

   

George has had fun in the snow.

These two cards have been made using the Molly Bloom Stamp - Snowball George.Randomly stamped Snowflakes, cut into strips and matted onto dark blue card create a wonderful background.George has been stamped using a Versafine Black ink pad and coloured using Brilliance Ink pads as waterclours using a wet paintbrush.

Traditional George has beautiful papers from Fancy Pants Designs as backgrounds and agian George has been stamped with Versafine Black Ink pad but coloured with Distress Ink pads as watercolours.

Products used :-

Molly Bloom Stamp - Snowball George (MB0183I )

Fancy Pants Designs 12 x 12 Papers -  Home for Christmas Cheer    (FPD1666)

Fancy Pants Designs 12 x 12 Papers -   Home for Christams Nativity (FPD1662)

Woodware Clear Stamp - Snowflake Medley  (JGS155)

Mark Richards Glitter Domes 10mm (MR5709)

Mark Richards Glitter Domes 5mm (MR5708)

NEW ARRIVALS

New embossing folders from Crafts Too.

 

Available in our showroom or order online from our website.

**NEW**

Fancy Pants Designs Brown Brag Book.

 

This fancy brag book, or what Fancy Pants would like to call the traveling scrapbook! This unique album was designed with the busiest of scrapbookers in mind. This book has everything you need to store your most cherished moments. With a customizable cover, 60 scrapbook/journaling pages, 15 - 2 slot photo protectors (holds up to 60 - 4" x 6" photos), and 15 pocket folder pages for storing your favourite memorabilia, you cant go wrong. This brag book measures approximately 9" x 7".

 

Fancy Pants Designs 6 x 4 Brag Pad - Home for Christmas.24 sheets of co-ordinating paper specially designed for christmas.Great for use with the Brag Book series,paper crafting and for card making.

 

Available to order online www.graftoncrafts.co.uk or visit our showroom

Camel Silhouettes

Peel off's make great toppers for cards.On the above card, the Peel Off has been placed onto an Inked Background.Easel cards are fun.This one is half Twisted and half Straight.

Black and Gold - this Peel Off has been glittered giving a Sparkle to the card.

Products used:

Camel Silhouette Black Peel Offs (XL790U-03)

Distress Ink Pad Faded Jeans (TIM21452)

Distress Ink Pad Scattered Straw (TIM21483)

Vintage Ladies

All things Vintage was the style of the workshop.Gorgeous Graphics 45 papers - Ladies Diary,Sizzix Embossing Folders and Distress Ink Pads were used to create the look.

The ladies are  Creative Expressions Stamps - Party Ladies which have been stamped twice-once as the base image and the second onto Graghic 45 Ladies Diary Papers,cut out the dress only and decoupage onto the image of the lady.

On the above card the self adhesive lace has been inked using a Distress ink pad to give a vintage look.

Products used:

Creative Expressions Stamp Set - Party Ladies   (UMPARTY)

Graphic 45 Ladies Diary Double sided Papers

Sizzix Embossing Folders - Flourish and Postcard Set (SIZ657666)

Spellbinders Nestabilities Lattice Rectangles (SBS4-319)

1 1/2 " Plum Flower punch  (826-23)

Nativity

We created the background using Ranger perfect Pearl spray and a mat has been stamped and heat embossed with gold.The Nativity silver outline sticker has been placed onto acetate and infilled with Black and Gold from other Nativity outline stickers.

An A6 Easel Card is ideal for these Nativity outline stickers.The Nativity Black outline sticker as been placed onto card.The stable has been infilled with silver peel offs coloured with permanent markers or peel off pens and Mary, Joseph  and the Angel has been infilled with Silver and Gold from other Nativity outline stickers.

Products used :-

Craft Creations Outline Stickers Nativity Black (XL199U-03)

Craft Creations Outline Stickers Nativity Silver (XL199U-02)

Craft Creations Outline Stickers Nativity Gold (XL199U-01)

Crafts Too Embosssing Folder - Stars  (CTFD3002)

Woodware Clear Feastive Background Stamp (JGS260)

Stampendous Cling Stamp - Christmas Blessings (CRH287)

Ranger Perfect Pearl Spray (PPM28352)

Molly Bloom Christmas 2012 has Arrived!

http://www.graftoncrafts.co.uk/shop/

This just a selection of the delightful NEW stamps from Molly Bloom Designs for Christmas.

Also we have the Molly Bloom Christmas Carnival Magazine and Cardmaking Kit in stock , but they are selling fast so grab one now.

http://www.graftoncrafts.co.uk/shop

Order online or visit us at our showroom.