Friday, 1 May 2026

 Sometimes less is more.... so this weeks workshops were relaxed, but still lots of fun.


With embossed backgrounds, die-cut apertures and a little bit of stamping, colouring and fussy cutting the ladies created these two lovely cards .


Well done ladies. Hope to see you again at the next workshop.
The girl stamp is "Little Moments" by Andy Skinner (KS- 07-0075-AS)


Happy Crafting
xx

Thursday, 23 April 2026

 Today we made cards using Distress Inks making some splat backgrounds. The brighter the colours the better. These cards were great fun to make and would make a great gift for any age, No two cards were the same as you can see from the ladies finished cards.





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Friday, 17 April 2026

 We are excited to release our first cream tea craft workshop this year.

Hessian Floral Wreath is on Tuesday 12th May 10am - 2.30/3.00pm

You will be making and decorating a covered wreath. Learn how to make hessian flowers . Enjoy a cream tea at noon (scone, jam and cream) and then continue to finish making and decorating your Wreath .
All materials included
£25.00 per person. Booking Essential.
Plenty of refreshments will be available during the workshop.
If you would like to come along, or find out more information, please contact us 01480 862850 or www.graftoncrafts.co.uk/workshops

Happy Crafting
xx

Thursday, 16 April 2026

 Lots of fun today making two cards using a floral pattern paper along with plain and scalloped circle dies. We used the Polkadoodles Dahlia flower dies (PD9089) for the flower embellishments which was trimmed with pearls and gems.





If you would like to join one of our workshops there is more information on our website.

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Wednesday, 15 April 2026

 Thank you Ladies for a wonderful workshop yesterday. All your Tag books looked lovely. You used your creativity to change the designs slightly or adding a little bling with extra embellishments. Perfect!




Our next monthly workshop is Tuesday 12th May and it's a "Cream Tea" so please check out our website for more information.


Happy Crafting 
xx

Thursday, 9 April 2026

 Pretty Spring Flower napkins were used to create these three lovely cards in today's workshop.




We also used the Polkadoodles Die - Shutter Circle In/Out (PD9082) and Jamie Rodgers Crafts sentiment die -Happy Birthday Circle (JECD0007)


Happy Crafting
xx

Thursday, 2 April 2026

 For the Men... two wonderful cards for those difficult people we need to make cards for.


We used the Jamie Rodgers Die -DIY Essentials (JRCD0069) for the tools Peg board card and Nellie Snellen Idyllic stamp - Lighthouse (IFS040) for the pop-out card .




Fancy joining us for a card making workshop?
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Happy Crafting
xx

Thursday, 26 March 2026

 Today we used a mix of paint and glue to make a cracked effect back ground. We also used die cuts and napkins to create our toppers. Bunnies and eggs for that Easter / spring feel.




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Happy Crafting x

Thursday, 19 March 2026

 We made lovely cards this morning in our workshop using Andy Skinner's layered drip ink technique. It was a little messy but with fantastic results.


We used Izink spray inks , water, bleach and distressed inks for colouring.
The stamp we used in the workshop was "Dance like nobody's watching ". For other designs visit us in store or check out our website.




Happy crafting x x


Thursday, 12 March 2026

 Thank you ladies for a wonderful morning crafting....You made some beautiful cards.


This morning's cardmaking workshop was a little messy as we made
our toppers using polished silk glitters, glue, acetate and distress spritz. The finished cards were lovely.
Why not join us for our next workshop.

Happy crafting xx

Friday, 6 March 2026

 Spring is in the Air.........with all the spring flowers popping up in the garden we thought we would use the John Lockwood stamp set - Primrose. We know that it is an older stamp set but it worked perfectly with these cards and the stitched edge ribbon weaved added the finishing touch.




Happy Crafting
xx

Tuesday, 3 March 2026

 Create beautiful keepsakes effortlessly with the CrafTreat DIY Scrapbook Blanks.



Designed for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this blank album eliminates the hassle of measuring, cutting, and scoring, allowing you to focus on creativity.



Happy Crafting 
xx

Friday, 27 February 2026

 Thank you ladies for a wonderful morning crafting....You made some beautiful cards.

This morning's cardmaking workshop was a little messy as we made backgrounds using acrylic paints and bubble wrap and then created three cards.
I think you will agree that they all turned out lovely.


 


Happy Crafting 
xx



Friday, 20 February 2026

 Two Pop-out Birthday Cards made in our workshop yesterday. We used patterned background paper on one and the other we created our own backgrounds using Distress Spritz sprays.

Our next workshops are Wed 25th and Thurs 26th February .
Why not join us.


Happy Crafting
xx

 In stock - Jamie Rodgers Crafts Dies .

Perfect sentiments for making a statement and some beautiful floral dies.




Jamie Rodgers Dies

Happy Crafting

xx



Thursday, 12 February 2026

 Love is in the air with our stitched hearts cards.

Thank you ladies for joining us for our card making workshopthis morning. There was lots of concentration while stitching the heart toppers for the cards as you were all quiet, but the results were perfect.



We used the Nellie Snellen 3D embossing folders - Pop up Haerts (EF3D106) and Flower Background(EF3D047) , and Jamie Rodgers Crafts Die - Most Magical Birthday (JRCD0114).

Happy Crafting
xx

 Just arrived...... and available to purchase from the website or in store .The delightful new collections from Stamperia - Daisy Art and Secret Diary.


After all winter what we want is just the spring to come back and blossom and the Daisy Art collection does just that.Secret Diary is an intimate and poetic collection. It invites you to write your own story, page after page, where memories of places, emotions, and encounters blend with the comfort of good books and personal reflections.

Stamperia

Happy Crafting 

xx

Friday, 6 February 2026

 Our "Made with Love" cardmaking workshop had a love theme , some of the ladies made birthday cards by changing the sentiment topper but still using the same embossing folder .

Products used were :- Creativ embossing folder -roses (11777),Presscut dies -swirl frame (PCD294) , Sentiments (PCD293) and Jamie Rodgers Crafts dies -With Love (JRCD0008) ,Happy Birthday (JRCD0007).

Would like to join us?


Happy Crafting
xx

 Love is in the air

and we are giving you 10% off sitewide until Saturday 14th February.
Just use the code LOVE at checkout.

We also have a new look to our shop so why not visit us.



We are open Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm
and you can enjoy 10% off Craft Products from today until 14th February.
You may be looking for something new / different or just topping up your stash.


Happy Crafting
xx