Feeling a Bit Like Christmas! New Giveaway & Advent Calendar Daily Offers with Potty Prices

Hi Friends and Crafters. Well what a few busy days it's been. I hope you got to see the amazing Craftascope Shows with Leonie on Hochanda. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed them and her demos were just fantastic. I am just waiting for them to arrive and I will post them on my Youtube Channel for future reference. I will definitely be trying them out, they're so different to what I do and show, so it's always good to see other people using the products. All of the orders have been carefully packed, boxed and off to the courier to deliver to Hochanda. It was scary going into town as I have only been out a couple of times since March, but I was so pleased I did as I treated myself to a Santa Clause.

He's about 4 foot  tall and looks just like the real thing, there were 3 varieties all with a different suit and each of the faces were individual. This one stood out to me, he has something about him that reminds me of my Nan, No not the beard!!!!He really makes me smile and I've even had a chat. It's not at all like the mass produced ones you see from China, he has a beautifully embroidered hat and coat, real wooden buttons and a lovely beard too. I thought he would be better than a tree and something nice to bring out each year. Here's a photo and there are some more at the bottom.

For December I have started a Craftascope Advent Calendar, each day there will be a secret item in the store with a really low price, it will be available for 24 hours and  be removed when the next is added. I was very late on Day 1, so I have left that on, It will be removed when I add the Day 3 offer. The offers will be limited to 35 and will last either 24 hours or while stock lasts.

Day 2's offer was added this morning and will last until tomorrow morning, when the next offer will be added, all the offers are limited to 35, so please visit early. These offers all include Postage and Packing, so it's really worth taking advantage of. If you would like to buy one and would like me to hold on with the posting until the last offer, please let me know, I will happily do this, so we can help to protect the environment, I will send the parcel when ever you like.

Finally and very exciting, We have the new Craftascope Giveaway and I hope that lots of people will get involved. If it's popular then, I will do them more regularly. You could win 1 of 3 prizes of 100 pounds to spend at the Craftascope Etsy Store. Simply create your card, scrapbook page or any other project of your choice, using Craftascope Products, post it on your Facebook page and use the hashtag #craftascopedec20 The original post is on my FB page, feel free to comment on that and tag a crafty friend who might be interested.

Finally all the stencils have  50% off, if there are 2 specific designs you want and they are not listed, please message me, if they are available, I can organise it for you. If you visit the Craftascope Store, please either use the link above or this one https://www.etsy.com/shop/craftascope If you search on Etsy, it will only show a selection of available items, to get all of them you will have to click on 'VIEW ALL ITEMS' 

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or leave a comment here. I will always help where I can. Thank you ever so much for all of your support, I have found it incredibly difficult this year like a lot of other small businesses. Every sale helps me to keep on bringing these unique collections, however small and I appreciate every single one of you.  For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Just one of many ways to use the mens face stencils

Good evening to you all, well I am even later tonight. I have had so many things to sort out and I was determined to get a blog post written at the very least. So here I am sharing a collection of sketched faces made using the mens A5 face stencils Trent, Xander, Bailey and Brendon. At the time I designed these there were plenty of 'Ladies' stencils but nothing to help if you wanted a male face for a project. I designed these to be incredibly easy to use whether you are a beginner or more advanced. I have a real time video, it's about 15 minutes long and shows how easy it is to create your own from start to finish.

The stencil has an inside and an outside edge, one edge will give you one look and the inner edge will give you another, then you can also get another look by using a mixture of the 2 edges. You can leave the hair of totally and add a hairstyle of your own choice.

As you progress you can start altering other parts as well and even add more such as shoulders chest etc. It's totally up to you, its a great tool for youngsters too, my nephew has actually used it to learn to sketch draw and paint and now loves it even more, it can really build your confidence to move on.

So it's a great learning tool if you choose to use it like that, but it can also be used in the same way as any regular stencil. With inks, paints, pastes etc, the choice is yours. It's great on t shirts and for so many other projects. Use them in your mixed media, journals, card making and scrapbooks too.

Here is the video, it really is worth watching if you have just 15 minutes or so, if you have already got the stencils why not work along too. It will be here whenever you want so, if you do get hold of them on Sunday's shows, come back and lets draw together. I tell you at the beginning everything you need, which is very little.

So thats all for now, I hope you have enjoyed this, I am hoping that I will get a video done again for tomorrow and go through some of the other items that will be shown by Leonie on Sundays Craftascope shows on Hochanda at 3pm & 7pm. There are some back in stock items, but be quick some have yet to last the length of one show and sadly I wont be bringing them back once they have gone. If you haven't seen any of the other videos or posts this week then I am giving everyone a voucher code for 35% off your orders on my Craftascope store on Etsy, the code is THANKS35, do feel free to share it with Family and Friends. Take care and Happy Crafting.xxxx

One of those Days, A bit late but another video and some demos

 Hi All ,So sorry it's late but I have another video for you tonight  at 7.30 UK time and you can have a laugh as you name it, it went wrong. But the card came out okay, so I hope you will enjoy it all the same. We all have those days when things don't go as planned. There are a couple of demos, a great way to use your scraps of card too.

Here's the card front as finished, just have to mount it on a base. I hope you have seen some of the wonderful samples from the Design Team, they have made some amazing cards and projects for the shows on Sunday, I hope you will join Leonie at 3pm & 7pm on Hochanda, there's loads of fantastic offers and some won't be back so please don't miss anything that you would like.

If you've not seen any of the previous videos, I have given you all a voucher, this is for 35% off anything on the Craftascope store on Etsy. The code is THANKS35, do feel free to share it with crafty friends and Family. Thats all for now and I hope to see you tomorrow. Take care and Stay Safe.xx

Fun with Foam and another Youtube Video Tonight

Hi again Everyone. Im doing another Youtube Video at 7.30 this evening (UK Time) So if you would like to join me I would love you to. All of the video's will be available at any time that you're free. I've included some updates from yesterday and the stamps we made and another demo as well.

Here's a photo of one of the simple stamps we made yesterday. Not great in Black n White but add  coloured ink instead and it would be just perfect for a background for any project. Great for mixed media, journals or scrapbooks.

The same basic shape used for this stamp too, just in a different pattern giving a totally different look. This makes a super border for a card. Again perfect for scrapbooks, Journals, mixed media and ATC's too.

The 'Happy Banner' was also made into a stamp using the foam, sadly I got it back to front as I wasn't thinking so I spoilt the lines you would have got if it had been done correctly, but it still looks fairly good. It really is a good idea to look at everything you have in your collection as you can really make your goodies go further and work for you and your crafting.

Here is the stamp made with one of the Hexagons, masked and filled. Like I said yesterday this is a great little project to do to get your crafty mojo back, either stamping inside or even a little bit of doodling. Juts take 5 or 10 mins to yourself and I'm sure you feel better for it. More ideas on the video.

The last thing to share with you today is this finished card, which I made in the video. The colours are Picked Raspberry and Faded Jeans, the 2 mixed together give a lovely soft purple blend. The stamps are from the Paisley Palace stamp set, but there are other stamps that work well for this, depending on who and what your project is for. There are some perfect stamps in the Floral Harmony and Floral Companions Sets. There are some beautiful colour combinations that can really change the look and feel of the finished project.

Thats all for now, just to remind you about the shows on Sunday with Leonie on Hochanda, they are at 3pm and 7pm and will be a lot of fun. Before I go, the code for a 35% discount over on my Etsy Store is THANKS35. It's valid across the whole store until the end of the month. Take care and I hope to see you tomorrow for some more Crafting. Take care and Stay Safe.

3rd Anniversary and a New Video

Hi everyone, This month marks the 3rd Anniversary of Craftascope. Yes it's 3 years since I first appeared on Hochanda with the very first Craftascope Collection. Since then, there have been 10 and the lovely Lou Withers launched the last one for me in September. I really can't believe how quickly the years have passed. Leonie Pujol will be spinning her magic this Sunday with a wide selection of Craftascope goodies, there's something to suit everybody. Don't miss her shows at 3pm & 7pm, There really are some 'not to be missed' offers to be had along with some back in stock items that might not last. I hope you will join ,e at 8.30 UK time for this new video.

As I have said before I really have missed you all so much over the last few months. I would really have loved to visit Hochanda to share a couple of hours crafting with you. But sadly with things the way they are, it just wasn't possible. I am thrilled that Leonie kindly offered to do these shows for me. It's always good to see just how versatile the products are. How to use them in a totally different way.to achieve a wide variety of looks for your crafting.

It's been an incredibly difficult year for everyone this year, but how wonderful to see a little light at the end of the tunnel. Having been in regular contact with some of you it's been a great comfort to me. It's been a very lonely year, so I'd like to thank those of you who have kept in touch, it's made  all the difference.

It's been such a shame that I have not been around as much as normal, a few of you will know the reasons. Sadly my health hasn't been good and has deteriorated over the last few months, so it's just not been possible to spend so much time keeping my blog up to date.

Like a lot of small businesses I have struggled through the year and not being able to travel has meant my Hochanda Shows have not been possible either. I have never been the sort of person to share my problems or ask for support or help, but I have to admit that with my health \s it is and reduction in sales has been incredibly difficult to cope with. Quite a few people have asked how or if they could help, at the moment the best way to help me, would be to treat yourself to some Craftascope goodies.

It's hard to say and normally I wouldn't but just lately everything seems to be going wrong for me, I just keep telling myself that things will soon turnaround, so hopefully they will.

Please do bear in mind when shopping online, every country is warning pf postal delays, due to lack of transport, illness and self isolating. I would like to let you know that I am still packing and posting within 2 days and normally the same day, but the delays are put of my control. If you would like to buy anything from Craftascope, here is a voucher offering 35% off (THANKS35). Feel free to share it with Friends and Family. Every single order means a lot to me and makes a difference.

Do keep a look out on Facebook and my Youtube Channel this week, I will be adding more videos, showing off just a few of the products along with some card ideas, hints and tips. And don't forget to join Leonie on Sunday.

One last thing, I will be running a big Giveaway on the Hochanda Facebook Page. It's due to go live on the 25th, so good luck to you all. Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Congratulations to the Lucky Draw Winners, Still More to Come......

Hi Everyone. Yesterday was a very exciting day, it was the day the lucky draw winners were announced. The lucky winners both get a voucher to spend at the Craftascope Etsy store. The big prize was for 250 pounds and the other for 50 Pounds. I announced the winners on my new YouTube Video, Do take a look as there's a lot more on the video. Lots of inspiration, cards from crafters, tips and a bit of  chit chat. Do look out over the next few days as I will be launching a new prize draw and I hope you will all join in.

It goes without saying that I have missed you all such a lot. It's been a really hard year for everyone this year and like a lot of people I have felt lonely and cut off. Some of you will know about my health issues and sadly they have really taken their toll this year, so I have been around less than in the past. I am really hoping that I can spend a bit more time with you either on my blog or via Youtube Video's

It's nearly a year now since I was last at Hochanda, that another thing I have really missed, not being able to share my new collections with you, like I have before. A visit to Hochanda is always uplifting, after the positive news yesterday about a possible vaccine, things are looking a lot more optimistic for us all, especially for those more at risk, so lets keep our fingers crossed.

It's been wonderful that Lou and Leonie have both done Craftascope shows for me, we are all so unique when it comes to crafting, so having crafters with such a variety of styles is a good thing for us all. It demonstrates how the products can be used using a wide range of techniques to suit your own particular style.

In addition to the main prizes there's a little something for everyone, a 10 Pound voucher code to use against any purchase over 20 pounds. Just add the code 10FFF at checkout. I also gave the date of the next shows on Hochanda, later this month. Leonie has kindly offered to present the Craftascope shows on 29th November at 3pm & 7pm on Hochanda. Im definitely looking forward too watching, I have always loved Leonie's style of crafting. Im sure it will be a lot of fun and one not to be missed. Thats all for now, so Take Care, Happy Crafting and above all Stay Safe.

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