Last Chance to get hold of the Blooming Marvelous Collection.

Hi Friends and Crafters. Things are rather busy at the moment, especially with the extra videos that I am adding to the Youtube Channel and the prep. Just wanted to let you know that it's your last chance to get hold of the Craftascope Blooming Marvelous Collection with 50% off. You can get the full set now for 39.97 rather than the regular price of 79.95, so please don't miss out if you really want to add it to your collection, there are not many left now and I'd hate anyone to miss out on this wonderful offer. There are many more samples but here are a few to give you some inspiration.The first shows another way of using the collection, almost beautiful piece of Jewellery from Jane.

The collection consists of 2 A5 Plus  (close to A4) stamp sheets, 3 Wonderful Stencils and the Dancing Dolphin 2 part die set.

I have included some of the projects made using this collection in case you missed the launch show on Hochanda.

I have also included a link at thee bottom of this page for the launch show if you would like some more inspiration.

These stamps are beautiful for pattern building or using singly to make the most wonderful floral cards or notelets. 

However they are not just for your card craft, they are great to make beautiful stitched or embroidered projects.

So whatever crafts you enjoy, they really will suit a wide range of people and occasions.

There so much to celebrate, being the a full year since the Craftascope Makes Facebook Group was started. It's also the first anniversary of my first show on Hochanda and on Tuesday the 40th Youtube Video will go live.

To thank you for all of your support over the year I will be adding offers on my Etsy store over the coming week, so do keep an eye out for those. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

This is the launch show on Hochanda with Dave Bradford you can either watch it her or on Youtube:

For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Willow Landscape

Morning Friends and Crafters, I do hope you all enjoyed your May Day bank holiday weekend. It's not long until I am back with my new collection on Hochanda, it's going to be very exciting, with lot's of demonstrations and giveaways too. It will be my very first One Day Special so a big celebration, I do hope I can count on your support. It's a very different collection and I really can't wait to share it with you. Today I am sharing a  card I made using the Weeping Willow stencil from my Blooming Marvelous Collection.

You will Need:

Craftascope 'Not Just The Gift' Stamp

Craftascope 'Weeping Willow' Stencil

Clarity Stamp Landscape Mask

Clarity Stamp Moon Mask

Clarity Stamp Tree Stamps

Distress Inks: Chipped Sapphire, Blueprint Sketch and Black Soot

Clarity A5 Stamping Card

Clarity Black Base Card 8 x 8'' cut down to size

Step 1: Position your moon & hills mask in place then with the spray adhesive position the stencil.

Step 2: Blend the sky using the distress inks from dark to light. Then remove the willow mask.

Step 3: Place the negative mask to protect your sky. Also protect the white edges around your design with copier paper and spray.

Step 4: Use the remaining masks to create your landscape with the lighter blue distress inks.

Step 5: Remove the moon mask, then stamp the trees in place to complete your design. Use the landscape masks to ensure that the trees sit nicely on the ground.

Step 6:  Finally stamp the sentiment within the large moon. Then mount onto your black card base.

Thank you for visiting today.  It's that time again and Nominations are open for the Craft awards. It would be amazing to be nominated in some of the categories. Every bit of support is appreciated , I really do value it, it means an awful lot especially for newcomers to the craft word. I love to be able to bring my collections, especially as they are different to what is out there This is the link to nominate your favourite Crafts and brands: Best of Craft Awards.

I know blogging is now becoming less and less popular and I see that this year they have even removed the category for best blog. I suppose it's only a matter of time until most people will use the more popular forms of social media. I think it's a great resource for some crafters, I love to share so I will continue for as long as I get visits. I do hope you will use your vote to support your favourites. For now take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Flower Embroidery & Other things

Hi Friends and Crafters, well another busy day here and with a few surprises along the way. I hope you've all had a great Friday and are looking forward to your weekend. I really can't believe where all the weeks are going, they seem to be flying by at a rate of knots. This year seems to be passing by so fast. Today, I am sharing quite a different project using my Blooming Marvelous collection.

You will Need:

Craftascope 'Positive Journey' A5 Plus Stamp Sheet.

Madeira Threads or your Choice

Calico

Embroidery Hoop

Step 1: Stamp your design onto Calico, you will need to use masks to avoid overstamping. You dont need to use a dark ink, just strong enough for you to follow the design. Place the design into you hoop. I am quite happy for you to scan and copy the design so you can enlarge this for your own use only.

Start 2: Start stitching your design, in colours of your choice. I have used the Madeira threads.I have started here with the chain stitch and the stem stitch.

Continue with stitches of your choice to complete your project. For the leaves I have used fly stitch. Some of the other stitches I have used are: Soft Shading, French Knots, Laid Filling and Detached Button Hole Stitch. I have finished this piece with some simple beading.

I hope you have enjoyed my post today, despite how late it is. Some other news, I was so surprised when one of my cats presented me with 3 kittens. She had put weight on but I had no idea she was pregnant. There's a black, a grey and an almost totally white one.

Well thats all from me today, so I hope you will join me again soon, for now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Blooming Marvelous Collection

Morning Friends and Crafters. As promised I have now had the chance to upload the Blooming Marvelous collection Launch show with Dave Bradford. I know a lot of people have asked for it, so I thought it would be a good idea to add it here and on my Youtube Channel, so it will still be around after it's removed from the Hochanda Rewind service.

There are a couple of the Rose petal Dies sets still available on my Etsy site, so please do take advantage if you did want them. There are also a small amount of the other items available after selling out. I am doing my best to bring them back to Hochanda, so hopefully I can add them to my launch next month. I do hope you will join me then, for something rather exciting. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx