Introducing Alison Markham to The Craftascope Design Team

Morning to all my Friends, Crafters and wonderful supporters. I am truly blessed to have such a circle of wonderful people, many of who have become more than just followers or customers, many of you really have become friends and for that I am truly grateful. Today I am introducing you to Alison Markham another welcome addition to the Craftascope Design Team. I have already said how difficult it was to select the additional members to join the current team, but I am confident now that we have an even more diverse and exciting group, who will grasp the opportunity to show just how versatile the Craftascope Collections are. So I will pass you over to Alison now, here is what she would like to say and show to you:

I am a single Mum of two very grown up children and I have been crafting for more years than I care to remember. Starting as a small child with my Mum and Gran doing knitting and embroidery. I now enjoy making cards, home decor and mixed media pieces using stamps and stencils mostly.

I am a Teaching Assistant in a primary School and I also run the schools Nature Group, where I share my love of art and craft with children who have Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. I am really looking forward to working with the Craftascope products.

Thank you ever so much for that, I am sure you will all join me in welcoming Alison to the Craftascope Family.

My first 2 boxes arrived yesterday, so I am just sorting a few things out and then I will be able to get on with some more video. Please don't forget if there is anything you would like me to cover with either the heat paints or any of the collections, please add your comments to the most recent video. I really want to make sure I am covering the things you want me to. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Introducing Magda To the Craftascope Design Team, New Giveaway & A WINNER

Morning Friends and Crafters. Today I have a lot to share with you, A Giveaway Winner & Details of the New Giveaway. But First I'm really excited to Introduce you all to Magda. Magda is one of the wonderful new additions to the Craftascope Design Team, I know you will all join me in welcoming her into the family. Here is what she would like to say along with her photo and some of her creations.

Hi! My Name is Magdalena, but friends call me Magda. Crafting has been my passion for several years. I live with my Family in Luxembourg. I like Paper, paint and have fun - it's a great combination.

Favourite style is vintage and I love paper and foam flowers. I like trying all techniques. Thank you Nick for the opportunity to be part of the Craftascope project team.

Thank you ever so much Magda, It's really great to have you on the team, I know everyone will be looking forward to seeing your creations.xxx

Yesterday, I shared a link for my new video on Youtube, I have to apologise for the late notice just before it went live but I had spent ages trying to join the 2 parts. It seems my phone splits them after 30 or so minutes, in the end they had to remain as 2 parts (both online now). In the video's I have a few demo's with the brand New Heat Transfer Paints, hints and tips. I want to do more this week as soon as my boxes arrive. What I would really like is for you to comment on the video and ask for the things you would like me to cover. I am hoping to do at least 2 more this week and get back to Natter With Nick and Back to Basics as long as this is popular.

I also drew the winner for the Craftascope Giveaway, so congratulations to the very lucky winner who will receive the full Regal Rose Collection. The new Giveaway started yesterday as well, full details are on the video, here is the video in 2 parts Im afraid, it was impossible to join them despite my many attempts.

I think thats all I need to share with you for now, My memory does seem to wonder these days. lol I hope you enjoy the new videos & that you will join me again later in the weeks for more. Please do add your questions and anything you would like to see or know below the video. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Day 3,Welcome Brian to The Craftascope Design Team & MORE

Morning to you all, Today I am introducing you to Brian, who has joined the Craftascope Design Team. The new members of the team have been carefully selected, it's been important to me to ensure that all of the Craftascope collections and individual elements will suit all styles of crafting and allow crafters to create a wide range of projects. The stamps are made from Thermo Plastic Rubber, giving all the benefits of rubber while remaining clear for perfect positioning and pattern building. Here is Brian to tell you a little about himself, over time I am sure you will get to know him and the others very well.

Hi Peeps, my name is Brian & I live in West Sussex with my Beautiful Partner Phillipa. My creativity has been with me for such a long time, firstly Drawing the Pyrography, Glass Engraving & Jewellery Design.

I am passionate about recycling, so I try to use this in as much of my crafting as I can. I became addicted to Card Making well over 20 years ago when I was recovering from another addiction.

It's not just Card Making that I love, but papercrafting in general, to me Paper is a medium in it's own right. My love of Craftascope began when I watched Nick on Hochanda, he used fresh & inspirational designs which I love &so my Journey begins with this new Chapter.

I hope you all join me in welcoming Brian to the Craftascope Family. I am sure everyone will be looking forward to seeing the creations.

Watch out for new videos from me very soon, I am looking forward to having the time to share more of the Regal Rose collection with you as time seemed to vanish on the last shows. I will also be sharing a lot more information and demos using the Craftascope Heat Transfer Paints. These are very exciting and superb quality it's been great seeing some of the creations already. Here's the Hochanda show with Alex.

I have had so many questions about the Heat press and the Mugs I used, so I am sharing it here again along with the links.

The heat press is a 5 in 1 press, I have gone with an unbranded machine which saved a fortune compared with the branded ones which can be between 300 and 500 pounds. This is an excellent machine that offers great value, it's on Ebay at  108.50, but I have spoken to the seller and he will accept an offer of 105.00, I want you to know that I am not getting any financial gain from the sales of these machines or any commission, I am just recommending them as a good alternative to the brands. THIS IT THE LINK TO THE MACHINE ON EBAY. 

Here are the mugs I used on the show, I found them to be great value and excellent quality, the seller offers excellent service and each mug comes in a white box so great for gifts and easily decorated. Once again I am not on any commission from this seller and get no financial or other payment for sharing this information. I am here to help and these are what I use and would recommend based on my experience. HERE IS THE LINK FOR THE MUGS.

Finally Just to remind you of the discount code I have shared for use on my Etsy Site, SCPMAG20. This will give you 20% off everything in store other than the Heat Paints, Extender and Thickener. I hope you will find something on there that you like. CRAFTASCOPE SHOP LINK.