This week our customers created these two beautiful cards                   Daisy
Daisy

Materials: Foundation Card in white and magenta, CE A4 Adhesive sheets, Distress Ink pads in Victorian Velvet, Cosmic Shimmer Mist in Pearl, Cosmic Shimmer Holographic Glitterbitz in Lilac Shine and Blush Haze, CE Self-adhesive 8mm Pearls in white, Marianne Design Diamond Gems in Silver, 36mm stripes cotton ribbon in pink/brown, 10mm gingham ribbon in pink, and Hi-Tack adhesive.



Tools: John Lockwood Gerbera Lattice Die (JNDGD001) and a smoothie.Techniques: Die-cutting, matt & layering, creating background with distress ink pads, misting, and lots of embellishing.

If you like these creations please come to our next workshops.
Happy Crafting!
XXX

Nellie Snellen Fairy Stamps

We have added two new stamps to the Nellie Snellen Fairy Tale range, they make beautiful images and are sure to be loved by anyone who likes fairies. 

 

Our Price £3.49

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New Decoupage Sheets

We have several new decoupage sheets in stock, there is something to suit everyone as they are vary varied, from children's decoupage to men's decoupage. Have a look online to see all the designs.

 Our price; £0.99 each

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*NEW* Dixi Craft 6x6 Paper Pads

Dixi Craft have two new Pads for you to have a look at, one is ideal for women and the other for men. The pads are called Retro Flowers and Men’s World. Each pad contains 32 sheets - 4 x 8 designs. Size: 15cm x 15cm, 120gsm thick.

  

    

Our Price £3.99

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We are now stocking

* Card-io Majestix *

These little stamps are just brilliant: simple, effective and quick to use; designed to be mounted on Majestix Clear pegs and come in sets of co-ordinated images; offer versatility and easy use due to their elegant ergonomic design. They can be used to build up beautiful multi-coloured backgrounds, borders, garlands, wreaths etc. enabling crafters to co-ordinate everything they do: greeting cards, wedding stationary, scrapbook pages, card inserts, envelopes, and gift tags.

  

  

 Our prices £4.99- £5.49

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This week our customers created these two beautiful cards

Egg-cellent Easter

  

 

Materials: Foundation card in white, 12 x 12 cardstock in baby pink, mint and apple green, 12 x 12 paper Simple Stories Easter, small metal brads, Crafts for Occasions® wooden embellishments – small bunnies (C2068), Versifine ink pad in black, and adhesive.

Tools: Leane Creatief ® Embossing Folder – Background Circles (35.2960), Nellie’s Clear Stamp-Happy Easter (SIL027), Nellie’s die Easter Egg (SDB013), Corner Rounder, Scalloped Square Punch 35mm x 35 mm, Dew Drop Brilliance Pigment ink pads in pearlescent colours: Sky Blue, Thyme, Red Coral, Sunflower and Lavender; a paint brush, Cosmic Shimmer Chalk Cloud Blending Ink in Toasted Rose, and a smoothie.

Techniques: Matt and Layering, Embossing, Stamping, Die-cutting, Water-colouring with pigment inks, and embellishing. 

   

 If you like these creations please come to our next workshops.

Happy Crafting! 

XXX

*NEW* Izink Pigment Inks and Mini Metal Ink Pads

We have now got a whole array of the Izink Pigment Ink they are a great item to have in the craft room. Despite appearing a messy product they can be used with minimal mess, honestly. Just ask the customers who attended John Lockwood demo! You may have seen John Lockwood using them on the TV, if not head over to their website for some inspiration or of course phone us and we can tell you all about them.   

Our Price; £3.25 

 

 

Also we have also added a few more of the Izink Pigment Ink Pads - 5cm x 5cm Metal colours so check those out online, they give such a great effect. 

Our Price; £1.75  

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EASTER & SPRING COLLECTION 

  Easter is nearly here so be sure to head over to our website to have a look at all thing Easter and spring. Who doesn't love this time of year when everything is starting to flourish and of course all those baby animals!

Why not celebrate the joy of this time, not only with cards, but why not decorate your house too, or even better get the kids involved with our Children's Craft Planet Goody Bag - Easter for just £6.95.

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Scrapbooking New Products

We have several new products that are fantastic for scrapbooking.

* Two new Creative Expressions Chipboard Albums - Ivy Gate & Paradise; they are acid free, archival quality and great for mini-scrapbook projects of treasured memories! Why not decorate the front of your album too, with these great products. 
Our Price £8.49 

  

* Also, we have several new stickers sets covering a range of themes, as well as alphabet & numbers.
Our Prices £0.99 - £1.49

  

     

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 *NEW* Phill Martin Aperture Stencil Collection 

These aperture stencils are currently available in 6 essential shapes, in 3 sets of 2. 

They also included the cut out shape so you can use that too! They are brilliantly versatile and you can create stunning effects using them with Texture paste, Ink Misters, Colour Cloud, Glitter Kiss, Pixie Powders, Ink pads, Gilding Polish, Shimmer Shakers and more. A great item for any crafter.

  

Our Price £4.49

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By the Sea





 

Materials: Foundation Card in white, stone, teal, sea foam and mocha, baker’s cotton twine in blue, Distress Ink pads in Pumice Stone, Stormy Sky, Scattered Straw and Brushed Corduroy, and adhesives.

Tools: Marianne’s® Embossing folder Nautical (DF3435), Creative Expressions®: Single Stamp Lighthouse (UMS147), Dies Fillables – Porthole (CED21003) and Nautical Accessories (CED21004), a paintbrush, and a smoothie.
Techniques: Embossing, Die-cutting, Stamping, Matt & Layering, Water-colouring with distress ink pads, and Embellishing. 

 

If you like these creations please come to our next workshops.
Happy Crafting!
XXX

*NEW* Cosmic Shimmer Special Effects Paint Kit

These special effect paint kits are such a lovely addition to the Cosmic Shimmer range. They each contain five different paints which, when layered together, create realistic rust or patina effects - you decide how strong the final effect is going to be. The paints even contain sand to add convincing texture to your projects, and a metallic shade to highlight the features and add authenticity.

Our Price £11.99

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What a Great Day!

Fun was had by all yesterday, Tuesday 13 March during John Lockwood Workshop here at Grafton Crafts. We certainly learn lots of new techniques, which we are sure everyone will be trying to recreate again. There was lots of laughter and crafting so what more could anyone ask for. Thank you all who came and took part! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Below are some pictures of the day and the cards we made in the workshop. 

Till next time!
xxx

Ribbons

The rainbow ribbon in now back in stock and we have added 3mm satin ribbon to the collection

 

 Grograin ribbon with printed feet in blue and pink for all of those Baby Cards and Gifts

New - Duo Shimmer Organza Ribbon . Ideal for cardmaking, scrapbooking and General crafts.

For all our ribbon , click on the link below

Ribbon and Lace

Happy Crafting 

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