Thursday, 8 August 2019




*NEW* Cosmic Shimmer Andy Skinner
Mixed Media Embossing Powder

 New mixed media embossing powders by Andy Skinner have just arrived. These powders differ from other embossing powders because each is a mix of various sizes flakes and metallic elements that gives wide colour variation and deeper texture. With these embossing powders you can create stunning mottled effect on your projects.


Our Price: £3.49



“Dream”
At this week's workshops we made two dreamy cards

Materials: foundation card in white, A4 Linen card in Union Blue, Pearlescent in purple, Pixie Powders in Midnight Blue and Aubergine Dream, Distress Ink pad in Dusty Concord, Versafine® ink pad in onyx black, 10mm organza ribbon in plum & bridal white, 3mm satin ribbon in navy and white, 5mm adhesive stones.



Tools: John Lockwood® die sets: Bee Balm Oval (JNDBB003), Bee Balm Flowers (JNDBB004); John Lockwood stamps: Daisy Daisy (UMS704), Spring Flower Words (CEC748); Nellie Snellen® die set Wavy Heart (MDF072), Sue Wilson® die set Orange Blossom (CED1445), Misting spray bottle, and paintbrush.

 
Techniques: stamping, die-cutting, using pixie powders, matt & layering, embellishing.

If you would like to join our workshop
please ring us to book your place.

Happy crafting!
XXX



Saturday, 3 August 2019


At our Saturday workshop ladies made these beautiful cards
for special occasions
“Imagine”



Materials: foundation card in peach, teal, beige; Graphic45® Imagine 12x12 paper pad, clear embossing powder, CS Opal Polish in Blushed Peach, Distress Ink pads in various colours, Versifine® ink pad in onyx black, 10mm stripy organza ribbon in gold, gem brads and adhesives.




Tools
: Joy Crafts® clear stamp Floral Florishes (6410/0043), Wild Rose Studio® clear stamp Cat & Moon Greetings (CL495), Marianne Design® embossing folder Roses (DF3423), Nellie Snellen® die set - Wavy Round (MFD071), 1.5" scalloped circle punch, heat gun, paintbrush and smoothie.


Techniques: stamping, die-cutting, embossing and hot-embossing,
matt & layering, embellishing.


If you would like to join our workshop
please ring us to book your place.

Happy crafting!
XXX



Friday, 2 August 2019


This week at our workshops the ladies tried something new. 
On both days we had longer sessions with lunch breaks and created
Mixed Media Wall Décor.
Everyone was very creative and made 
unique wall décors.


 * Home Sweet Home *
Materials: two 15cm x 15 cm artist canvas, MDF letters (H, O, M, E), Gesso Primer in white or black, Cosmic Shimmer Andy Skinner Lava paste, cardstock, Metallic micro beads, Iridescent Mica pigment, Cosmic Shimmer Mist, IZink Spray dyes, Matt Chalk paint, various embellishments, acrylic glue or hot glue gun sticks.

Tools: various dies, paintbrush, masks, spray bottles, hot glue gun, gloves.Techniques: Mixed media techniques, masking, using texture paste & paint, buttons, paper flowers, various MDF & paper embellishments.














Wednesday workshop photos








Thursday workshop photos








Craft adviser: "Oh, I am so tired!"

Happy crafting!XXX