Tuesday, 30 April 2019



Open this Saturday, 4th May
9am - 2pm


Why not come along to our Workshop (booking is essential) or visit us to check out our New Products and stock up on your Craft stash.

Don't forget our 

Scrapbooking

COMPETITION

Please submit a single scrapbook page
(any colour, any design, any size up to 12"x12"). 

All ENTRIES to be submitted by Friday 3rd May.
The VOTING will be open from 4th till 30th May. 
All entries will be on display in our shop, on the Facebook and this blog.

***
The WINNER will be announced on 
Friday 31st May


Thursday, 25 April 2019



This week ladies made these two beautiful 3D cards at our workshop called
“Flower Power”



Materials: foundation card in white, pink, blue, various patterned papers, IZINK Dye Spray  in Rose, Framboise, Aurore and Verveine, Mark Richards pearls, microbeads in snow white and adhesive.

Tools: Sue Wilson die - Whimsical Leaves (CED1483), Leane Creatif Easy Flower Die 002 (45.4568), Nellie Snellen Multi frames - Circles (MFD055) and Scalloped Circles (MFD071), Gemini die - Best Wishes Sentiment (GEM-MD-EXP-BWISH), Sentiments clear stamp.

Techniques: Die-cutting, Stamping, Reversed easel & Arrow fold cards, Matt & layering, embellishing.

 



If you would like to come to our workshop, please give us a ring.
Happy crafting!
XXX


Wednesday, 24 April 2019


*NEW* Stamperia Mechanical Fantasy 12x12 Inch Paper Pack

This stunning 12x12” Paper Pack contains 10 double sided sheets, of great quality 190gr paper. The designs feature detailed mechanical drawings set in a rustic background as well as some unique animal artwork and old newspaper feel. This defiantly a great manly pack or ideal for anyone wanting to create a steampunk effect.


Our price: £9.99


*NEW* Stamperia Azulejos 12x12 Inch Paper Pack

This stunning 12x12” Paper Pack contains 10 double sided sheets, of great quality 190gr paper. It features beautifully detailed mosaic tile images with the essence of nature added. In such a gorgeous blue it would look stunning on any scrapbooks page.


Our price: £9.99


Friday, 19 April 2019




*NEW* Graphic 45 Kaleidoscope

A sequence of endless possibilities strung together into a uniquely beautiful kaleidoscope of colour.  This collection comes to life with a rainbow of brilliant colours set on a dramatic black backdrop. Exotic patterns, animals, and imagination create a cheerful collection you’ll be ecstatic to play with.  Colour your world with the vivid splendour of Kaleidoscope!


  
12”x 12” Collection Pack Price: £19.99
12”x 12” Patterns & solids Pad £16.95
8”x8” Paper Pad £9.95
Ephemera cards £6.99
Tags & pockets £4.49
Chipboard £6.99
Sticker Sheets £4.49





*NEW* Graphic 45 Bloom

Wander through this lush landscape of greens, wineberry florals, subtle pink petals and sky blue butterflies.  The charming architecture details like the ornate gazebos and fences make this collection come to life. Come wander with us down the cobblestone path!


12”x 12” Collection Pack Price: £19.99
12”x 12” Patterns & solids Pad £16.95
8”x8” Paper Pad £9.95
Ephemera cards £6.99
Tags & pockets £4.49
Chipboard £6.99
Sticker Sheets £4.49


Thursday, 18 April 2019


This week ladies made these two beautiful cards at our workshop

"Springtime Blooms"
  
Materials: foundation card in white and iris, The Paper Boutique “Springtime Blooms”, Distress Ink pad in Victorian Velvet, 7mm organza ribbons in white and wine, Shimmer spray bottle, brads, and adhesive.

Tools: Sue Wilson Die - New York Collection - Corner, Border & Tag (CED4102), Sue Wilson Clear stamp set -Daisy Trail Elements (CEC753), Gemini Embossing folder (GEM-EF5-BROC), Flower punches.

 Techniques: Embossing. Die-cutting, Stamping, makign paper flower, mat & layering, embellishing.



If you would like to come to our workshop,
please give us a ring.
Happy crafting!
XXX



Wednesday, 17 April 2019


Attention, scrap-bookers!

We are celebrating 
 with a 
Scrapbooking
COMPETITION
Please submit a single scrapbook page
(any colour, any design, any size up to 12"x12"). 

All ENTRIES have to be submitted by Friday, 3rd May.
The VOTING will be open between 4th and 30th May 
all entries will be on display in our shop, Facebook and blog.
***
The WINNER will be announced on Friday, 31 May
***
Special National Scrapbook Day workshop on Saturday 4th of May, 9:30am- 1pm, £12.00
***

Monday, 15 April 2019



*NEW* Creative Expressions Sticky Specks Micro Adhesive Sheet 4 x A4


Sticky Specks are an adhesive product comprising sheets of glue micro dots, designed in particular for intricate cut designs and embellishments.

The glue is repositionable temporarily and then seals to be permanent. The dots are acid and lignin free, making them perfect for all archival crafts including scrapbooking, card making, altered art and journaling.

The embellishment is placed on the glue dot bed, cover with the protective film, rub over the design, lift away the film and the embellishment, and apply where desired on the project.



Thursday, 11 April 2019





This week ladies made these beautiful cards at our workshop
"Bright & Beautiful"
  

    

Materials: foundation card in white, orange and black, Pixie Powder in Aubergine Dream, Mango Blaze and Spearmint, Stickles in Orange Peel, Clear Embossing Powder, water, 3mm black satin ribbon, 15mm organza ribbon in gold, and adhesive.

Tool: Sue Wilson rubber stamps: Swirl Toile (UMS622), Toscano (UMS626), Tuileries Frame (UMS698), Sue Wilson Canadian Collection dies: Toronto (CED6204), Vancouver (CED6205); heat gun, clear acrylic blocks, spray bottle, scissors, paint brush.


Techniques: Die-cutting, Stamping, Heat Embossing, using pixie powder and painting with it as well, matt & layering, embellishing.

If you would like to come to our workshop,
please give us a ring.
Happy crafting!
XXX




Wednesday, 10 April 2019



EASTER

Easter is nearly here with just one week to go. Are you ready for it? We have a huge array of Easter products, so no worries we have it covered.

If it's card making products, scrapbook pages, decorations (DIY/ Pre-made) or embellishments we have it all. From adorable decoupage papers to vibrant papers and easy to use dies and stamps. Plus, if you’re after something to keep the kids busy for all you parents or grandparents then we have a Easter kit for children.

CLICK HERE to head over to our website and have a browse!



Tuesday, 9 April 2019


*NEW* The Paper Boutique Butterfly Ballet Dies


We have three brand new dies from The Paper Boutique, they have been created for the Butterfly Ballet Collection so feature some lovely intricate butterfly designs.

The three die designs are:
-You are Unique, Our Price: £17.99
-Forever Friends, Our Price: £17.99
-Little Kisses from the Heart, Our Price: £17.99

🦋 BUY NOW 🦋

 




Monday, 8 April 2019


Here are some more examples of the Tissue box made on Saturday’s workshop, using John's Scene Box Die. These have been created by our very talented customers and aren’t they gorgeous.


 






💙💚💛💜

Saturday, 6 April 2019



Today Saturday 6th April, our crafting ladies had so much fun at our workshop while making this exquisite cover for tissue box
“Box of TLC”

Materials
: foundation card in white and beige, IZINK Sprays Ds in Rose, Framboise, Aurore, Verveine; Cosmic Shimmer Pearl Mist, pearl gems, and adhesive.

Tools
: Sue Wilson Embossing folder - Daisy Burst (EF-060), Dies: Sue Wilson - Orange Blossom - Complete Petals (CED1445), Whimsical Leaves (CED1483) and Frames & Tags- Samantha (CED4331), John Lockwood Square Scene Box set (JND051), Marianne Designs Lace Border (LR0161).

Techniques:
 Embossing. Die-cutting, Creating scene boxes, m
att & layering, embellishing.






If you would like to join our workshops, 
please give us a ring to book your place.
Happy crafting!
XXX



Thursday, 4 April 2019


IZINK PIGMENT INK PADS

We have stocked up and added even more colours of 
Izink Pigment Ink Pads, 5cmx5cm.





This week ladies made two beautiful cards at our workshop called


"Simply Tranquil"

Materials:
 foundation card in white, black, rich red and azure blue, Distress Ink pads in Tumbled Glass, Forest Moss, Fired Brick, Frayed Burlap; Clear embossing powder, 10mm polka dot ribbon and adhesive.

Tools: Dies - Sue Wilson's Atlantic Ocean Collection - Cape Verde (CED13004), Swiss Collection - Geneva (CED9104), John Lockwood's Large Butterflies (JNDAD007); Nellie Snellen Clear stamps: Idyllic Floral Scenes - Scene with old house (IFS012) and Tree with Boat (IFS014); various masks, paint brush and smoothies.

Techniques: S
tamping, Heat embossing, Die-cutting, Embossing, Colouring with Distress inks, Stenciling, Matt & layering, Embellishing.




If you would like to come to our workshop,
please give us a ring.
Happy crafting!
XXX