Dat 14 Advent Offers- Well worth a look. A Recommendation and some Important POSTAGE Info

Morning everyone. I hope you are all well and that you had a great weekend. It was great to speak to so many of you yesterday, it's been a fairly long time since I've heard from some of you. If you ever need packing boxes I have a recommendation and (A Steer Clear Notice). So, I have added 2 new offers for Day 14 of the Advent Calendar Event. Congratulations to those of you who have found the hidden Daily Prize, they will be added to your order, keep looking every day. Two of you got in touch yesterday as you couldn't place orders, I am really sorry, for once this wasn't my error, but it is fixed and there should be no more problems.  I've added the previous offers back on to make up for yesterday, please read on for postage information.

There's so much to choose from in the Craftascope store and with amazing offers, to help you get a good price and so I can hopefully go on bringing you unique and special designs. The florals are all still on offer, even the Rose Bouquet Die Set and the Rose Striplet to match the Hochanda Offer. The Beautiful Regal Rose Stamp set, the Splinters in Time Stamp Set both have a super discounts. Sadly there are only 2 of the Complete Floral Companions set and still at a great price. 

BASKET INFORMATION: There are some items that are low in stock and are in more baskets than I have stock available. Regular Rose Petal Dies, Large Rose Petals, Chrysanthemum Dies and a few more. I really hate to go on, but I like to let you know, I really don't like having an ear bashing when customers miss out on something that I can no longer get. The ATC Dies are low in stock as are the wonderful Handy Helpers, the Retro Banner, the Retro Banner Stamps and others.

There are postage delays everywhere at the moment, I have added a note about this on the Craftascope Store and I try to let everyone know before packing to give the option of cancelling. So please, please dont get angry with me these delays are caused by flight cancellations, staff shortages, checks etc. Unless otherwise stated, I pack and post every order immediately and either post the same day or the following day, depending on the time.

IMPORTANT NOTE RE POSTAGE: Tomorrow I will be posting all orders received before 8am on the 15th December. These will all go by Courier to the UK and will be posted from there to ensure faster delivery. Any orders after that time will be posted as normal, it just isn't possible financially for me to post each individual orders by courier, there are no postage charges made by me, apart for the nominal charge for some items going to the USA. Do bear in mind that orders over the 35 pounds are free to the USA anyway. The post office have notified me that I can't send any parcels to the USA after tomorrow, so please do make sure you meet the deadline. I am doing everything in my power to make sure everyone gets everything they want, I am not being difficult or forcing you to make your purchases.

I am so touched by the wonderful messages and emails offering support, they have been wonderful to receive and some have had me in tears. You all mean such a lot to me, I can honestly say that your support for me and Craftascope from Day 1 has been amazing. You have been a real tonic, knowing that you like the designs I bring and love to craft with them is the greatest compliment I could ever wish for.

I'm not heartless, this year has been dreadful for everybody, I realise that not everyone is in a position to buy anything from Craftascope. But getting your message and emails of support has been comforting as well, it's wonderful to know how much you care it really is. It's been humbling that you have spent your hard earned cash on my designs and that you love using them in your crafting. To hear that you like that they are unique and different as well as inspirational, all f these mean such a great deal to me. I am still hopeful that I will be able to continue bringing the Craftascope collections to you in the future.

Support comes in many different ways, Comments on my Facebook posts are always welcome and as you know I always answer. Leaving comments on those posts helps such a lot, especially when it comes to them being shared throughout Facebook. The more comments, the more they are shared which helps me & Craftascope no end. Likes & Loves etc are wonderful as well but Facebook doesn't recognise these as interactions and doesn't help with them being seen by others. I love to see your comments, they really cheer me up, I know I am not alone, so please leave a comment, it's worth a lot more than you think, this is why the larger companies are shared so much as they attract the most interaction. I'm not asking for fame or fortune, just to help where I can and to have my designs used by so many creative people. Thats all for now, Take care and Happy Crafting. xxx

There's still time, so dont miss out.

 Good Afternoon everyone, I'd like to thankyou all for your support and for those who have left reviews on the Craftascope Etsy store. Just to let you know that there's just under a week left for you to get a good deal, there's still goodies left with upto 50% off. If you missed my Facebook post, there's still time to like, add your comment and tag a crafty friend, thats all you need to do and you could be the lucky person to get 50 pounds to spend on Craftascope goodies. There's also a separate chance and maybe the one who gets 250 pounds to spend there, for that all you need todo is leave a review for a purchase made at the Craftascope Store, this will be drawn on November 6th. Good luck for both draws. Today I thought I would share some inspiration, A few projects that you could make with just a few items.

This uses just one stamp from the A5 Dolphin Stamp set, along with a meaningful word and a selection of Brusho.

How about stamping your own embroidery design, they look wonderful stitched. Then they can be either framed or incorporated into a special cushion or other project. I have done tutorials on this previously or you could visit my Youtube Channel. This design is made using stamps from the 'Bloom & Grow' and 'Positive Journey' sets, but many of Craftascope stamps are perfect for this.

Here's a large rose, made with the original Rose Petal die set along with the Rose Extension set.

I love this 'Dancing Dolphin' die with a caught in Crystal background. Many of the dies from Craftascope are designed to give you versatility, either leaving the design in your card or using the decorative edge die to remove.

Here are another couple of examples of cards made using the 'Men's face' stencils. There are many ways of using these stencils, so please take a look at the Youtube Channel for more inspiration.(link at the top of the page).

A couple of other cards, made by Katrina & Jane. The first from Jane using the stamp sets 'Positive Journey and 'Bloom & Grow'. Katrina has used the 'ATC Antics', Such a card and dies from the ATC card holder and envelope.

Thank you for joining me today, I've really missed being in touch so much, but things are getting easier, so I am hoping that it won't be much longer until I am with you a lot more regularly. Thanks again for all of your reviews, comments and reviews. It's been a very difficult year and it has affected many people and businesses, so please do take care.

Please dont miss out on the offers on the Etsy store, hopefully it will help with your crafting and it will definitely make a huge difference to me and the future of Craftascope. Keep your reviews coming, it's wonderful to know how happy you are with them and the quality. Good luck with the 250 Pounds Draw. Take care and Happy Crafting xxx

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

Monkeys Back with some Samples From the Design Team

Hi Everyone. For all of you that have been waiting for and have been asking, I am happy to tell you that Monkey has joined me today in a new video. Although the minute I hit the record button, all I got was finger biting. Today I wanted to share some of the samples from the Design Team.

I am extremely lucky with my wonderful Design Team, they do an amazing job and across the team there are so many different styles, which suits the Craftascope range perfectly. I love to bring you variety and they never disappoint. Sadly during the shows, there just isn't the time to show them all. So this time I decided to bring back a small selection to show them in more detail. Below is the link for the New Video, which will start at 4 pm (UK Time) See you there?

If you have not seen it yet. I have decided to share the love this week, I've added a limited number of Triskaidecagon Dies with a 50% discount until Friday 6th September or while stocks last. Thanks to a Customer we have a new slang phrase for them 'Tricky Dickie' Dies. This really is an amazing offer, which I don't think I will be able to repeat. They have been going fast so please dont delay if you want these Unique but essential sets, I know from Numbers that they are not going to last until Friday.The Card blank below is made from the dies.

Just a reminder as well, The New Giveaway is underway now. The lucky winner will receive My Brand New Collection 'Splinters In Time' Coming soon. It's very easy to be in with a chance, All you have too do is leave a review for any purchase made from my Etsy Store, so good luck to you all. For now Take Care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Introducing The new Members Of My Craftascope Design Team

Hi everyone, Over the next few day's I would like to take the time to introduce you to the new members of the Craftascope Design Team. It was a hard decision to select the, as there were so many amazing applicants. As you know, it's important to me that the Craftascope collections and the individual items suit a variety of styles and occasions. So it was also important to me that the Design Team members should all bring something different to the Crafting Table. The first new member is Irina, so here's what she wants to say:

Here is I, IraChe, and I want to tell you a little about myself.

My creative pseudonym IraChe, but in real life I'm Irina Chebotareva.

I live with my family in the South of Russia, in Krasnodar.

I'm creative in different styles and directions. Most often on mood and for pleasure.

I make cards, ATC, tags, mixed media projects, altered art and much more. Like to make unusual, colorfull works with stamps, stencils, watercolor pencils, sprays and everything, that can help my work to look wonderfull. "WOW" - this is the best compliment from peoples to my work)))

Paints, texture pastes, sprays, stencils,cutting dies and papers - occupy half of the workshop), but the second half is occupied by stamps). I have a special tender love for them. And I can say honestly - Yes, I stampoholic ☺

My relatives support me in everything in my creativity. Daughters - the main critics and advisers.

My husband helps with everything: editing videos, advising me if I have any doubts about projects and much more. And he has long understood words such as embossing, tag, mixed media, texture paste).

These are links to my social networks.

Blog: http://1rache.blogspot.ru/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ira.cheb/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1rache

YouTube: IraChe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaNNXS8pWaZPQ4GNG3WVzw 

There you can see a lot of my creativity.

Make beauty with smile,

Irina Chebotareva

Thank you so much for all of your support, it really does mean an awful lot to me and makes a huge difference to me. Im sharing this code today, it's a discount code from the Magazine allowing 20% off orders over 30 pounds on My Etsy Store  (SCPMAG20) which will make quite a difference and I hope it helps. Valid till the end of this month, the only items that it cant be used against are the new Heat Paints, Thickener and Pre Fixer. I will introduce another new member tomorrow. Take care and Happy Crafting

Natter with Nick Wednesday at 7pm

Hi Friends and Crafters. Well thats my last Hochanda Show and launch for a couple of months now. I must say, I had the most amazing few days there, as I always do. It's always a great pleasure to visit and also have the chance to share my collections with you along with some Hints and Tips. I am trying something new. So who is going to join me for my 'Natter with Nick' show on Wednesday Evening at 7 pm? More details below and I am open to suggestions for future shows.

Firstly I want to take the time to let you know that I am running a Huge GIVEAWAY, the winner will receive my complete August Collection, consisting of Dies, Stamps and Stencils. All you have to do is leave an Honest review for any purchase on my Etsy site. I have also added a 15% Discount across the whole store for any and all orders over 25 GBP, do hurry if you missed anything. The discount will end at midnight on Wednesday 5th June. There is a link at the top of my blog page. Or Visit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Craftascope

I have found it really difficult to go through all of the new items on the shows, I was even pushed on the One Day Special as I like to spend more time on the demos. I thought part of my Natter with Nick, will be to take one of the items and go through it in a little more detail.

Then maybe 5 minutes or so to got through a selection of the samples made for the show, which will show how the new products have been used and any other uses. Then any questions from you, anything Craftascope or related. Then maybe a short demo, again concentrating on the particular item featured in the show. Then finally a little chat or any more questions we can cover.

I think many of you know me well enough by now, that I will never recommend or use anything that I dont 100% believe in. At the end of the day, it's my reputation. If I recommended something that I didn't believe in, I would soon lose all credibility. There are certain brands and products that you will always here me talking about or using and there the ones I find are best quality and give excellent results again and again.

The item featured in the show, will also be available on my Etsy store at a very special price from the start of the show until Midnight on Thursday. I will either give you a special code at the time of the show or manually reduce the price before the show.

As I always say on my show, It's all about having fun and getting the best from your Crafting Products. If you have any Ideas, suggestions or feedback please leave it in the comments section. For now Take Care and Happy Crafting.

One Day Special,Floral Harmony and a GIVEAWAY

Morning Friends and Crafters. A little celebration today and a 'GIVEAWAY' for you continued support. It's true that for a lot of us smaller and newer companies, your support is valued so highly, without it, I know I couldn't continue to bring my collections to you. So there are details in the today's blog post of how you could get your hands on my Whole New August Collection, 3 Stamps sets, stencils and dies. I am also sharing photos of my New collection Launching today on Hochanda at 11 am and 2 pm. It a comprehensive set of Florals, Leaves, Foliage & swirls in stamps and dies, both styalised and realistic.

I know everyone loves a floral collection, but mine had to be a little different to what is already out there. One thing I was certain about and that was to take away a lot of the inner detail and shading, leaving just enough to give the shape. This in turn gives you the change to add beautiful colour to your project without too much stamping detail, that way the colours can be a real wow. These are also great for stamping into, Zentangle designs, basically you name it.

There are 3 stamp sets, which are all nearly A4 in size, giving you a huge amount of sizable stamps on each sheet. They are Floral Scent, Floral Harmony ad Floral Companions. The floral Companions set consists of 20 individual stamps. There is a coordination dies set for this, which cuts out your leaves and floral perfectly. The dies are excellent quality and will cut through, paper, card, Craft Metal, Fabric, Soda Cans, leather ad much, much more.

In addition to the stamps and dies, I have designed a unique layering and nesting set of dies, they are the Triskaidecagon collection. Each is great on it's own but the 2 together opens up a variety of options for your crafting. In my opinion these are an essential item, we all need to mat and layer are cards and projects, so adding something different for this was just perfect for my collection. They also make amazing Shaped and Easel card sand are great for mens or ladies cards as well as Jounalling and Scrapbooking. There are 12 in each set, so together there are 24 dies.

I have some more additions to my Floral sets, The rose petal die, was a huge success and so this have been brought back for my show today. It did sell out before I even finished my demo so pleased do be quick. After feedback from quite a few sources I have added an extension set to allow even more versatility so now you can make even larger blooms, great for the centerpiece at a wedding or special occasion. I think most of you know me well enough by now to know that there will be more that you can do with this set so I hope to give you some ideas on the show and also on my blog and youtube channel over the weeks to come.

Another die set I have added to the Craftascope Library this time is the Chrysanthemum die set, like the rose petal dies, these are superb for creating amazing and realistic blooms with Foamiran, but also for you card and paper projects, mixed media, Journalling Scrapbooking and of course the wonderful ATC's. Please be quick with the Roses and Chrysanthemums, they have proven very popular and as you know the last Rose set I brought lasted a little over 6 minutes. I am a small business and it's not always possible for me to bring them back due to minimum production amounts.

Now onto the bit I am sure you are interested in 'THE GIVEAWAY'. You have the chance to have my full New August collection sent to you. It consists of 3 beautiful stamps sets, 4 Stencils and some wonderful Cathedral Dies, it also included a stunning addition to the Dolphin dies, so it's a cracking prize to have and certainly not to be sniffed at. All you have to do to be in with a chance is write an honest review for any purchase on my Etsy site, thats it, it helps me a great deal to get feedback from my customers and also helps others to decide whether to make a purchase or not. I have even added a 15% discount across the store as well and that includes all of my new launches, even the One Day Special and Today's launch. Any purchase over 25 GBP will have the discount applied automatically. I will randomly select a review and the winner will be announced before my Hochanda Show in August. Please let all of your crafting friends know and like and share the Facebook post. Good luck and thanks for the reviews in advance. 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Craftascope

Well thats all for now my friends, I would like to take the chance again to thank you for all of your support, I have been really touched by the amazing feedback I have received, the wonderful messages and super comments. It means a lot, I know it's very easy for me to say that, but I really do mean that from the bottom of my heart. Do join me and Kathryn at 11 am and 2 pm on Hochanda today. Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

The real Facebook Live Video

Hi Friends and Crafters. I have now got a copy of the real Facebook live video, that I did before my first Hochanda show on the 1st November 2018. Just a little preview of a small selection of the samples I made for the launch of very my first collection.

It was repeated a few times and most recently on Tuesday 20th November so it is still available on Rewind via the Hochanda Website.

SHOW LINK HERE

My collection is only available on my Craftascope Etsy Shop and on the Hochanda Craftascope Shop. Do take a look if you would like any of the range, while stock is still available. Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

My First Hochanda Show Preview **I am Sharing Some Important Information on My Blog Today.**

IMPORTANT NEWS INCLUDED. Well, My first show on Hochanda is fast approaching, It will only be a week away on Thursday and thats going to go nowhere as I travel back to the UK before then. So I thought I would take this opportunity to add a couple of samples on my blog for you, Just a very small taste of what will be coming up from my collection. It's such a shame that Leonie will be away in India for my first show, but I am sure she will be having a wonderful time, but everyone at Hochanda has been amazing, so helpful and supportive.

All my posts are written and scheduled to come to go live every day at 8 am as they do now. There is a possibility that these wont be shared to Facebook, it really all depends on access for me. So if you do want to see what I am sharing, please do check my blog to see them, just in case.

So here are a couple of the projects I have made for the show. These are a very small part, but I am sure you can imagine, it's impossible to choose between so many finished samples. Not to worry they will all be shared at some point.

I have designed my whole collection to suit all types of crafter and to suit all styles, you will see that as more are shared and when I have the chance to show you on Hochanda.

Thank you for taking the time to take a look today. As I said this will give you a very small taste of whats to come. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx