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

Mixed Media Stitched Journal

Morning Friends and Crafters, well at last I have had the chance to prepare and film the stitched Mixed Media Journal, it will go live at 7 pm (UK Time) this evening, if you would like to join me on on you tube . It's very similar to the one I decorated on my last Hochanda Show. The show is also available on my youtube channel, if you would like to look back on it. The video is 'The Regal Rose' collection, with Janice which aired on the 13th August at 12 noon.

I have to admit this was a tricky one to film, with positioning the camera and with such a small viewing area that I had to work in. You will have to forgive me for the mishaps, I hope I haven't made it look to difficult, I can assure you it's a lot easier to make than I have made it look.

The size of the covers are 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 and are cut from Zutter Board. This is a perfect size for A4 card, Fabric or material folded to A5 size. There is no waste at all and no trimming necessary. I do hope you will join me at 7 pm, I will be there to answer any questions you have and for a chat of course.

Just a couple things to remind you about. There are a few more days left to get your hands of the HALF PRICE Blooming Marvelous Collection, Please don't miss out, it's a wonderful collection of Stamps, Dies and Stencils. Secondly the GIVEAWAY, all you have to do is leave a review for any Craftascope purchase on Etsy for your chance to win my New Collection. There is a link to my Etsy Store at the top of the page.

Here is the link for the video this evening, I hope you will join me for a chat.

For now Take Care and Happy Crafting.xx

New Video's going live tonight at 7pm UK time

Hi Friends and crafters. Just a short post to let you know that I have some new Video's going live tonight at 7 pm.  These are specifically to answer questions that were left underneath previous video. It's divided into 2 parts so I hope you will take a look either live or when you get chance.

I have tried to cover as much as I can in the time available to me. I have spent the last week or so preparing to give you some hints tips and a few little tricks to create your own bespoke fabrics and patchwork designs.

I do hope you enjoy them. If you do have any questions I will be around during the live shows to answer anything of just have a chat. Feel free to leave your requests below the videos and I will try to cover them in future video. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Butterfly Wall Hanging

Morning Friends and Crafters, I am sharing another project that I made using a stencil and Luster Paints from Be Creative. I always like to do something different to get more value from my goodies. For this project I didn't want to use it as a stencil so I used it for the pattern and shape. I also used the Luster paint to make an interesting background on calico to make a wall hanging.

I have to appologise for the lack of photos in this one, I really dont know where they disappeared to.

You will need:

Be Creative Beautify Stencil

Luster paints Bronze, Pearl and Gold

Calico

Matching Embroidery Threads

Embroidery Hoop

Matching Beads

Step 1: Start by colouring a piece of Calico, large enough for your design. I added to Luster paints to add texture, dimension and interest to the fabric.

Step 2: Pencil through the stencil to mark the design onto the fabric. Then stitch the design with the fabric in a hoop to keep the fabric taught. When finished add some decorative beads.

Step 3: Cut 2'' strips of Calico, enough to form a frame around the piece.Cut this on the bias I have dyed this by boiling it in a pan with walnut shells to give a matching colour. Once dry covert this to Bias Binding ready to add to the project as a frame. I have splatted this with some Pearl Luster paint and stitched around the project to finish.

Thank you for joining me today, I hope you have enjoyed the tutorial I have shared along with the finished project. I do hope you will join me very soon when I will share some more. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Art Wall Hanging Brush Holder

Morning, This was a really fun piece to make and it's really useful too. It's great to hang up in your craft room to hold your brushes, pens or pencils. You could even add other pockets, depending on what you want it to hold. 

The paints I used were from Indigo Blu, They are extremely concentrated and give marvellous results on fabric as well as other mediums. I used the 'Art' stencil in various sizes, using a stencil brush, I stencilled onto calico, cut out the words when dry and set aside.

The base of the hanging is made from a large piece of medical gauze, this takes inks and colour extremely well. I folded this into the shape I wanted and sprayed with Orange and Purple ink sprays.

Using a smaller piece of calico, I stamped a selection of stamps from the 'Arrow to the Art' set from Leonie Pujol with a Versafine ink pad. I cut these out when dry and again set them aside.

When the base was dry, I started stitching around the edges using my Toyota Oekaki machine. Then using the free motion, I embroidered around the stamped calico shapes onto the base. Before stitching the words in place, I added some different materials and an old dictionary page to add texture and dimension. Finally I added a plain calico pocket to hold the brushes. The hanging part was made by adding a coloured pencil to the top and gold coloured jewellery wire.

Thank you so much for visiting today and taking the time to look around. I would love to hear your comments. It's great to hear what you think. I have some other thigs to share over the next few days, so the next post using Leonie's collection will be on May 5th. Take care and see you soon. xx

Welcome Blackwork and Cross Stitch Mix

It's a very exciting day today. Leonie Pujol is launching her brand new range of Stamps and Stencils tonight on Hochanda at 8pm. I hope you will be tuning in, I know I will. I cant wait to see her lovely samples.

This morning I thought I would share a needlework project, that is almost finished. It's going to hang in my hallway near the doors.

It's a mixture of Black work as a frame and plain cross stitch for the welcome in the centre using black and red metallic embroidery thread, It is stitched onto linen. I think it should be completed in the next couple of weeks. Then I can stretch and frame it.

I will be sharing two more posts this evening (Very Excited) at 8pm and again at 8.30pm. I hope you enjoy the extra posts.