Advent Offers Added Plus some amazing Star Buys, A Bit Of Baking and Another Beautiful Card

 Hi Everyone, What a day, I have just finished adding all of the Advent offers and some amazing Star Buys too. I do hope you will take a look and maybe treat yourself while they are available. There are even more items in Baskets today, I really don't want you disappointed, so please check out so you don't miss out, there are more in baskets than I have available to sell. Some of the Half Price offers are ending tonight and tomorrow. The stencils are also running low, so please choose while there's a larger choice. I thought I would do a bit of baking this morning, I love Bakewell Tart, there was even enough to make some small ones to, so I will look forward to a couple after dinner tonight.

I had another wonderful card from a Friend and customer yesterday, along with a beautiful leather bookmark. Thank you ever so much Judy, the card will be treasured, as will the Bookmark, It really is brilliant and so kind and thoughtful of you.

I thought I would keep this post short today as I really have been so busy, trying to add all of the offers to the Craftascope Store. I do hope you will take a look and add your support, there are some very attractive prices. There are some amazing star buys, saving well over 50%. I have added all of the offers so you have chance to buy before Tuesday, as I want to send the orders off to the UK, that way we can avoid some of the Postal Delays and Hopefully your orders with arrive sooner. 

The  offer on the Chrysanthemum dies had run out, so I have added another discount for 24 hours only as there are so many in Baskets, so don't delay if you are after these as they will be going up to the regular price. It really is the best time to buy with the prices so low, it helps you to increase your Craft goodies and supports me at the same time.

Thank you ever so much for your support so far, I really appreciate it. Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Day 19 of the Advent Calendar Offer, Christmas is Coming.

Hi Friends and Crafters. Where on earth is December going? It's scary thinking that Christmas is next week, for some reason I thought there was a bit longer. It's going to be a very different Christmas for everyone this year, some will be getting together and some wont. It's definitely a year when Christmas Cards and letters mean even more. I got a wonderful card from a Customer/Friend today, another one that will be treasured, as they all are. This is a super card, really smart & classy. It's also made using the Craftascope 'Splinters In Time' stamp set. I shared one a little while ago using the same stamp with a Christmas Mountain scape. I absolutely love this one from Mary, it really is so well done, it would be a fantastic one for batch making and a great way of using pieces of your scrap card, maybe that not large enough for another project.

Being the designer of the 'Splinters in Time Collection' I am obviously biased, but it really is a wonderful collection. The main 'Splinters in Time' gives an instant aperture for absolutely anything you want to add behind it. It makes an amazing & unique photo Frame for a start. Great for children to use as they have so much imagination. This is a stamp set that has no boundaries whatsoever, the possibilities are endless, however for your creativity will take you.

The set comes with 'Scenes In Time' a set of 3 perfectly sized scenes that work perfectly with the main stamp. These were designed to give you a few ideas. As always when designing these I wanted to offer more than just an insert for the frame. Each one of them has a totally different feel, they look wonderful water coloured, whatever you choose with give you a completely different look. They are easily extended if you are planning a larger project. 

Then Comes 'Lush Landscapes' again this was designed to work either with or without the main frame stamp in the collection. This set gives a wide selection of trees, mountains, hills and more, perfect for building your own unique country scenes to suit any season. Each of the stamps in the collection work perfectly together, used on their own or mixed with other stamps you have in your collection. At the moment this collection has an amazing saving, these are large stamp sheets, they work out at under 12 pounds per sheet, thats a super price for the size and quality. Even less than that is you also use the additional discount code I gave everyone in yesterdays blog.

There are many other offers in my Craftascope store at the moment, The Regal Rose Stamp collection is also offered at an unbeatable price. If you would prefer the full Regal Rose Collection, I have an amazing saving on that as well. It includes the 3 large stamps sheets, The Cathedral Rose Bouquet Die, The Rose Striplet Die and 2 beautiful coordinating stencils all for under 60 pounds and even better value with the additional discount. There are so many yo show, but had to just chose a few.

After bringing the lads out as stamps, there were so many requests for larger versions. I struggled with that because they would have used up a full sheet, which I thought would be too expensive, so to give the value and variety I came up with the 'Build a Man' set. This has been so popular and I am not surprised, it a great set for so many projects, cards, Scrapbooks, Journals etc. A real mix and match set to give you so many looks, use the hairstyles included, or why not try your own? You don't even need to add hair, how about a hat, or something totally different. 

There really is something in store for whatever your style of crafting and for any project you would like to create. From ATC's to Journals, Home Décor and Pottery. Needlework and Embroidery the designs can be used in all of your crafts and many much more besides. There's finished project photos on many of the listings in store, I have a library of Tutorials on my Blog and nearly 60 videos on my YouTube Channel to help if you have lost that Crafty Mojo. I a always happy to have your requests, so if you do have any please comment on any of the videos, with your request.

Im so proud of what I have achieved over the years, My goal was to bring excellent quality crafting items that would encourage creativity and imagination. Many of you know that behind the scenes and out of sight of Social Media I have offered over and above what anyone would expect from a Craft business. It's been a joy to be able to offer help and support to anyone that has asked. I am passionate about Craftascope and I have really done and offered everything I possibly can to try and survive. I'm not ready to give up without at least trying.

If there are any of you who are reading this and would like to add their support, please do. I really can't find any more words to tell you how much it would mean to be able to continue. There are so many wonderful offers in my store at the  moment, such a lot to choose from. But they will be ending, some at midnight tonight and some tomorrow. If everyone that could just bought a small item, some stencils from the pick n Mix, it would probably see me through. There are all the same top quality products, some as low as 8.99 and all have free postage and packing for the UK & Europe. For the USA shipping is free over 35 pounds or equivalent.

It's impossible for me to do this on my own, there really is nothing more that I can do. I have tried to get the word round, offered the products with amazing savings, run giveaways. I would sell my soul to keep designing I really would. As I have said over & over, it has been an incredibly difficult year for everyone, I know that not everyone is in a position to make a purchase from Craftascope. But even commenting on the Facebook Posts, helps so much. Facebook just don't share posts that don't have the comments, so many hardly see the light of day.

Thank you for your wonderful messages on Facebook and for the e-mails, it's been so lovely to hear how much you like Craftascope (and Me) and for the support you have given me. It's lovely to know how much you care, it really is, it's wonderful to have your backing. I will never ever forget what any of you have done and whatever happens one day I knw I will have the opportunity to do something special to show just how much it's meant.

Another great way to support Craftascope, is to share your makes on Facebook and either tag me or Craftascope in or add my name to your post so I get it on my timeline. Just remember I can't share anything from the Craftascope makes page, it's a private group to protect members and their privacy. Even better join in with the December Craftascope Giveaway and you could win 100 pounds to spend in store.

Thats all for now, apart from to remind you that some offers with be ending tonight and some tomorrow. The last of the advent offers will also be added tomorrow so that any orders can be posted on Tuesday. If I get enough they will be sent to the UK via Courier so we can avoid some of the postal delays and get your orders to you as fast as possible. Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Lots of Exciting News Today- Day 18 Advent Offers Added- A Star Buy Added-Craftascope Closing on December 22nd

 Morning too you all. Well Day 18 is already here and there's not long to go now. There's lot of Exciting news today, so here are the bullet points with more information below. The Advent offer for Day 18 Has been added, A Special Star Buy. Customers in the USA can Purchase, An Extra Discount Code For Everyone, Some offers ending on the 20th & 21st, Last Posting date 22nd December, A big Day on Sunday and Finally Craftascope will be closing on the 22nd December. Full details below. Hopefully you will all be adding your wonderful creations to the Craftascope December Giveaway, Im looking forward to seeing them all. Here is a wonderful Creation from a Craftascope Customer, this uses the wonderful Retro Leaves Stamp Set, what a great piece, thank you to Emma for sharing.

There is a special star buy in the store today, I will give you a clue, It is a collection and has a large discount. If you find it, add it to your order along with a note on the order and you will receive a free Bonus Die set. Please don't forget to keep your eye out for the hidden Daily prize, add a note of what it is and you will have that added to your parcel too.

  One From Katrina Using Retro Leaves.

Here is a discount code for everyone (BASKET10) enter this code and you will receive and additional 10% discount off your order total. It is valid across the store, even on items already on offer. So it really is a great time to add to your collection.

One From Natalie Using the Retro Leaves.

I need to say this again as there are so many items in Baskets. Please do check out these items as soon as you can, I honestly dont have enough stock of these items to cover everyone, so there are going to be people losing out. You should be able to see this when you are in the store. There are more items in basket than I have available. Some of them are still on offer but some of the offers will be ending n the 20th & others on the 21st, why not get them now with the additional discount and you know they are yours. There's nothing I can do I am afraid and some people are going to be disappointed, there won't be new stock available once these have gone.

One from Bryan with Xander & Retro Chaos

For all of my very valued Customer in The USA, with the help of a friend I can now offer postage to you via the UK, so if you would like to place your orders and take advantage of the discount please go ahead until the 21st December. The discount code above is for everybody, so do use it and share it with any friends and Family that might be interested.

One From Jane Using the Retro Leaves.

As I mentioned above, some of the additional offers are ending at midnight on the 20th and the others at Midnight on the 21st. Craftascope will be closing on the 22 December, this will also be the last posting date, so do please take advantage of all of the amazing offers on the Craftascope Store and the additional Discount available. As you know the Transition Period ends on the 31st December at 11pm and after this Etsy will be collecting VAT on Behalf of the UK Authorities, this has nothing to do with me at all. Also anything posted after that date will be liable for Customs and Import Taxes on Delivery, so another reason for taking advantage of the offers.

One From Cheryl Using the Retro Leaves.

Because of the last posting date, the Last Advent Calendar Offer will be Day 20, On the 20th I will add all of the remaining offers, so do watch out on Sunday as it will be a very exciting day. After the 22nd December, then next day for posting will be on the 5th January 2021.

Jewellery from Terri Using the Retro Maze

Thank you for supporting Craftascope, especially over the last few weeks. It's been incredibly kind of you.  Please continue to add your support for me and Craftascope, it still can make a difference. As soon as I have got myself sorted I will be in touch with each of you, I will never forget it whatever happens in the future. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

All About Essentials Today - Day 16 of the Advent Calendar Event

A Very Good Morning to all my Wonderful Friends & Crafters. The New offers have been added to the Store Today for Day 16 of the Advent Calendar. Today is all about the Essentials, some might think they are boring and there's not much difference between them. I can tell you there is and they can make a huge difference to your Card Making, Scrapbooking, in fact they form the basis of most of our projects and getting it right is essential. Like everything in life you need to get the foundations right if you want things to look good. It's all abut the preparation, they can save you a fortune too, so read on.

Firstly the Triskaidecagon Die Sets, or 'Trisky' for short. This is the name I should have chosen, rather than the tongue twister. I never was a lover of circles or rounds, although this has really changed and you will now find a lot of circles and rounds in some of the designs. I really wanted something different that was circular in shape but not quite, so came this 13 sided shape. Here Nicola Has used them to Create the Hungry Caterpillar, a really great design and such fun.

There are 2 sets, One gives you a perfect matt & layer, with pin detail around the edge, the second gives an inner mat & layer but also a beautiful pin detailed thin frame which all work in conjunction with each other, giving  a huge variety of options. Having started to write this I think the best way of seeing them in action is to watch the launch show, they were launched alongside the Florals. But also a dedicated video might also be a great way of showing them in action, I will set about that after Christmas, whatever happens. So here I will show them in use. In this card Jane has used the Layering Dies with the Floral Companions & Floral Harmony stamp sets. It really is a beautiful colourful card.

This next card also from Jane is using the Nesting Die Set to create her base easel card along with all the mats and layers. These dies are excellent quality and will easily cut your card bases. The decoration for the card comes from the Floral Companions Stamp& Die Set. These leaves stamp beautifully to give perfect image transfer and the words are so crisp, embossed in white.

The next two cards are from Katrina & Natalie, The first has used both sets one to cut the aperture in the card and the nesting set to use the fine pin detailed frame which sets it off beautifully. then a similar look for the sentiment. The decoration used stamps from Floral Harmony and Floral Companions. In the second card both sets have been used again, this time t create a topper, then the nesting set to get the fine detailed pin framed raised edge. The flowers here are from the Floral Harmony Stamp Set.

Next we have a shaker card from Jane, using both sets to create the matt behind, then two dies to create the thicker frame and finishing it off with the lovely raised frame with the pin detail. This is something you couldn't get with any other die set. The stamps used are the Floral Harmony, but you could also change the look completely using the Floral Companions or the leaves from the same set, or any other stamps of your choice.

Here's a really striking but simple card from Nicola, A plain black Background embossed using the Retro Maze Stencils, all of the stencils emboss well into your card stock, so dont ever think of them as just stencils. The a variety of coloured frames cut using the Nesting dies, it really is so effective. A great card to make if you need something quickly as well.

This one uses a mixture of the dies to create an easel card cutting through acetate, Then creating the frames and base matt and Layers in card. The baubles are made from the Retro Leaves.

There are just so many other ways to use them, This is just a small selection to show how different they are. They really are not like all the other dies out there, despite looking exactly the same. Please don't make the mistake of taking everything on face value. The products I bring out will always offer you something different.

Form Natalie, Using the Retro Banner Dies

From Jane, Using the Floral Harmony Stamps.

From Nicolas Using the Floral Companions Stamps & Dies.

Nicolas Using the Floral Companions Dies & Stamps.

This last one is from Natalie, Using the Floral Companions Stamps, Very Clever.

Now moving onto the Rectangles, I made a couple of boards to show these on the show, it was by far the easiest way to show them, They can look rather plain, they have been perfectly sized for all the popular card sizes. They can give a range of Matt & Layers ranging from the finest and for those of you prefer you can widen the border by selecting alternate dies. They had to come in 2 sets as I wanted thicker dies that wouldn't warp out of shape after going through the machine. One of my other sets will no longer cut a perfect rectangle, If I fold the die cut in half it doesn't meet, so no good for cutting notelets. Here is a beautiful piece from Ann, using  a selection of them for a totally different project.

I designed my rectangles as I have 3 other sets in my collection and in each set there are a minimum of 3 dies that I cant use for anything, they are too small for sentiments or anything on another the rectangles get more square like as they reduce in size so weren't perfect for layering. Just because they look simple it's far from easy to design a set, it's simply not the case to reduce them by increments, that just doesn't work. Here is a great card using the Rectangles for matting any layering, such a simple but effective card.

Now gutting card, tis really is must and can save you  a lot of money on Postage, I hear the prices are going up again on January 1st, so we want to save every penny. I have seen lots of gadgets and gizmos to gut card, but they all require measuring or cutting. One you have to mark the card, some use a grid and then have to cut it with a craft knife. None of them are cheap. These are sized perfectly, gutting couldn't be simpler, You just run through your card with the die, no measuring ,no marking, no Craft Knives and no accidents, it's just so simple. These can save you a fortune on all your decorative card and papers. I think this is also something I need to show in a youtube video. I have to say it really infuriates me when I see things being sold, that are just not needed and they aren't cheap either.

It's so much harder to describe the benefits of these Rectangular dies, I really do need to show them, but for those of you who know me, know that I wouldn't try and sell you something that I didn't believe in. I have bee recommending things for many years, even before I had Craftascope, so I think I have a reputation for giving good advice. We have all wasted lots of money on things that we think we want, but then we get it and it's no good. I have been there, I was new too and I dread to think of the rubbish I bought, sadly there was nothing like this when I started, so it really was trial and error. Here are a few more of the projects made with the dies on this blog.

All of these Dies are on offer today as pairs, I do recommend both sets. I believe in them 100% and I know that when you get them home you will see the value in each one of them. If you have had any Craftascope products you will knw that the quality is excellent, whether it's the Stamps, Dies or Stencils. For anyone that doesn't know I would like to point out that I have only ever brought out 2 sets that are the A5 size, those are the Media Dolphin & the Media Profile in the Thermo Plastic Rubber. Then there were 2 other A5 sets made from the Grey Rubber and made for me By the wonderful Girls at Stamp Addicts. Each of the other sets are very large Stamp Sheets, they are not A4 either but some are very close.

Thats all for now, Just to say please continue to add you support to me & Craftascope, your support so far has been amazing but Im not out of the woods yet. If you do need or want any craft items then this is the time to buy, the offers are incredible and until December 31st there's no extra to pay when they arrive in the UK. Etsy will be collecting the VAT on behalf of the UK Authorities from Jan 1st, so you will notice that on any receipt after that date. Even if it's a small order, if a lot of people do then together it will make a big difference. You're probably tired of hearing it but I do want to continue bringing my designs for as long as I am able. If I could reduce the prices any further  to get more sales then believe me I would. For now Take Care and Happy Crafting.xx