- Capsule Collection Liquorice Sherbet Papers
- Capsule Collection Liquorice Sherbet Gems
- Capsule Collection Liquorice Sherbet Ribbon
- Bazzil Blackbird Card Stock
- Vanguard Card
- 6x6 Scalloped Card Blank
Tools
Monday Sketch Challenge ends 22nd April
Materials
ProMarkers and Caron Vinson Rubber Stamps Coming Soon
I've had a very exciting day and I just had to tell you about it.
I've finally taken the decision to invest in ProMarkers and some really edgy stamps to do them justice. Surprisingly no one's actually asked us to get ProMarkers in stock so it hasn't been a priority. But I WANT them so I'm guessing I wont be the only one.
We're negotiating with Letraset right now and should have ProMarkers in stock very soon. Watch this space!
Years ago we did a range of Caron Vinson die cut decoupage sheets which flew off the shelves and we shelves and we were inundated with requests for me which unfortunately we couldn't get at the time. Whilst hunting for some really unique rubber stamps I came across Sweet Pea Stamps who work with artists to produce a stunning range of rubber stamps. Including a range by Caron Vinson. I ordered the lot straight away. Now for the long wait while they arrive from the States . . . sigh.
We've also got a selection of their Elizabeth Bell designs on order and some of the Terra Bidlespacher stamps too.
Because these stamps are coming from the states we're not going to be able to offer the full range within a sensible time frame and so they won't be available to order through our website until they actually arrive in stock. Depending on interest we may offer them as a pre-order type option, I'm just concern about expecting you to wait a couple of months for a stamp! But if you see anything on the Sweet Pea Stamps website we can now get it for you and will certainly be ordering based on what our customers want so your input will be very much appreciated.
I've finally taken the decision to invest in ProMarkers and some really edgy stamps to do them justice. Surprisingly no one's actually asked us to get ProMarkers in stock so it hasn't been a priority. But I WANT them so I'm guessing I wont be the only one.
We're negotiating with Letraset right now and should have ProMarkers in stock very soon. Watch this space!
We've also got a selection of their Elizabeth Bell designs on order and some of the Terra Bidlespacher stamps too.
Because these stamps are coming from the states we're not going to be able to offer the full range within a sensible time frame and so they won't be available to order through our website until they actually arrive in stock. Depending on interest we may offer them as a pre-order type option, I'm just concern about expecting you to wait a couple of months for a stamp! But if you see anything on the Sweet Pea Stamps website we can now get it for you and will certainly be ordering based on what our customers want so your input will be very much appreciated.
Noah's Ark Challenge 3RD - 16th APRIL
This is my entry for the Noah's Ark Challenge which is being hosted by Kate on the DoCrafts forum.
This one is a recipe challenge giving a list of materials that must be included on the card.
So in that spirit here's the "ingredients" list:
This one is a recipe challenge giving a list of materials that must be included on the card.
So in that spirit here's the "ingredients" list:
- Hot Diggity Dog stamp
- Hot Diggity Dog papers
- Papermania Gems
- Sheer Ribbon
- Hot Diggity Dog Sentiment
- Boofle Button
- Green Thread
- 6x6 Scalloped Card Blank
And the tools:
- Leafy Border Punch
- Swirly Punch
- Leaf Punch
- XCut Nesting Die
Katy's Sketch Challenge 10th to 17th April 2012
Challenges are really great when the dreaded crafter's block takes root in your brain.
I'm not a fan of these little tags that often come with paper packs so I tend to have them leftover. As soon as I saw Katy's sketch I knew it would be perfect for putting them to use. And I'm so pleased with the result.
The card is made using Centura Pearl Paper - Dark Chocolate and papers from the Hot Diggity Dog collection. I laid out the backing papers according to Katy's sketch which I rotated through 90 degrees to accommodate the tags. Each tag has a little eyelet set into it then organza ribbon threaded through.
The tags are stuck down with 3D foam pads to give them some depth.
The little flower sticker is one of the Anita's dimension stickers.
I'm not a fan of these little tags that often come with paper packs so I tend to have them leftover. As soon as I saw Katy's sketch I knew it would be perfect for putting them to use. And I'm so pleased with the result.
The card is made using Centura Pearl Paper - Dark Chocolate and papers from the Hot Diggity Dog collection. I laid out the backing papers according to Katy's sketch which I rotated through 90 degrees to accommodate the tags. Each tag has a little eyelet set into it then organza ribbon threaded through.
The tags are stuck down with 3D foam pads to give them some depth.
The little flower sticker is one of the Anita's dimension stickers.
Stash Busting Tips
I used to keep paper collections together in a folder, it's so full the edges are splitting. I used to keep clear stamps in a folder, it's so full it won't lie flat and my precious stamps are getting bent. I used to keep paper scraps in a display book, it's so full I can't find anything. And worst of all my stash no longer fits neatly into my tote so I'm back to carting around my wheeled tote, shoulder tote and a stack of bags for life crammed with more goodies.
It's time to take stock, re-organise and most of all bust some stash.
The worst thing about stash busting is that you quickly run out of large sheets of papers in your favourite colours and collections. So here's a card I came up with to get round the problem.
Instead of covering the whole card with one single sheet of plain paper or card stock as I usually would, I've used two smaller sheets. The otherwise ugly overlap has been made into a feature with a border punch and a little glitter. This leaves a little strip on one side just begging for a ribbon and tag greeting.
I also came across the problem of my paper not quite being the right shade for the project. Instead of reaching for a new sheet in a better colour match I've attacked it. First with spray inks which looked great but still not quite the right shade of purple. So I let the ink dry and rubbed it with chalks until the colour looked right.
Up-Cycling with Alcohol Inks
Today I'd like to show you some up-cycled pictures frames I got as part of a job lot from a car boot sale.
It's such a shame to leave scrapbook layouts and other bits and bobs hidden away in a drawer or album. So I set about framing them to be enjoyed more regularly.
Finding large square frames has been a bit of a nightmare. I could have them custom made but for the few dozen I'd have liked the cost would have quickly mounted up. So I turned to car boot sales and jackpot, I came across a huge job lot with lots of large and square frames plus loads of other random ones that will come in handy . . one day.
Only thing is, most of them had a rather vile green chequered pattern inlaid into the beautiful wood. With a very good quality metallic paint it is possible to cover this outdated pattern and replace it with something far more to my liking.
Martha Stewart has answered this crafter's prayer with their new paint range. I used two coats of the Metallic Sterling and let it dry while I made dinner. After enjoying my dinner I used Tim Holtz alcohol inks to quickly and easily create a lovely mottled effect. I used Purple Twilight with just a few drops applied to a cotton pad which was then dabbed onto my painted surface.
To be honest I was just mucking around trying to turn something ugly into something I could enjoy having in my home. I was absolutely delighted with the results and figured they warranted sharing.
Creativity Essentials - May 2012 Available To Pre-Order!
The Creativity Essentials promotion for May 2012 is now available to order from BGPayne Crafts. May's promotion contains beautiful new collections from Wellington and Michael Powell and the exciting launch of Papermania’s Lucy Cromwell range. There are also two fabulous new Capsule Collection colour ways.
In addition to these great new collections you may be aware that DoCrafts is currently celebrating its 15th year of trading. As a birthday gift to crafters we will be promoting this Creativity Essentials with an extra 10% off until 30th June 2012 at which point full price will be resumed. Please note this discount does not apply to The Goody Bag or Creativity Magazine.
Charity Card Appeal for Neuromuscular Centre
A huge congratulations to Andrea who has just hosted a Card and Gift sale and raised an impressive £120 for Neuromuscular Centre North West Midlands. Well done Andrea!
Friday 17th September 2010 saw the launch of the appeal to raise funds for the new West Midlands Neuromuscular Centre. It will be the first Neuromuscular Treatment Centre in the West Midlands and only the second such centre in the UK.
The centre will benefit people living with muscle disease across the West Midlands and beyond who often have to travel long distances for specialised physiotherapy and hydrotherapy or even go without them altogether. The project is supported by the West Midlands based Patrick family who are co-founders of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign and the Joseph Patrick Trust.
Andrea has been asked to do a second sale at a big fundraising event at the end of June 2012. She's got her work cut out making hundreds of cards to raise even more money. So we're asking for your help. We need lots and lots of cards and handmade gifts. Cards can be any size and shape but please include an envelope and package them in a clear poly bag, any theme, any occasion.
Gift bags and boxes, hand decorated candles, mini notebooks, jewellery any thing you can think of that can be sold to raise vital funds. So get out your stash and make some cards and gifts for a very worthy cause.
You can drop your donations off at the BGPayne Crafts shop or pop them in the post and we will pass them onto Andrea ready for sale.
Forever Friends New Arrival Range Now In Stock
The hotly anticipated New Arrival range from Forever Friends has arrived a little earlier than the official release date of the 1st March.
The 12x12 Scrapbooks are both stunning! They'd make a great gift for new parents. There's also a New Baby Card Kit to make 40 new baby announcement cards complete with embellishments - what a great idea!
The Designstax in either 12x12 or 6x6 size are very well designed. They feature small repeated motifs and patterns in traditional and contemporary baby themed colours and designs. With plenty of glittered and double sided papers included for some extra sparkle! I'm pleased to report that there are no pictures of Forever Friends bears on any of the papers, every single paper will co-ordinate with your existing stash.
The card stock stickers are little smaller than they have been in the past, just the right size for the popular 6x6 cards. There's four border stickers and count them . . . 18 focal point sized stickers. So that's 18 different cards from one sheet of card stock stickers - fantastic value!!
There's also three different peel off stickers to choose from, designer decoupage sheets, die cut frames and gorgeous clear stamps that I'm having hard time resisting!
The 12x12 Scrapbooks are both stunning! They'd make a great gift for new parents. There's also a New Baby Card Kit to make 40 new baby announcement cards complete with embellishments - what a great idea!
The Designstax in either 12x12 or 6x6 size are very well designed. They feature small repeated motifs and patterns in traditional and contemporary baby themed colours and designs. With plenty of glittered and double sided papers included for some extra sparkle! I'm pleased to report that there are no pictures of Forever Friends bears on any of the papers, every single paper will co-ordinate with your existing stash.
The card stock stickers are little smaller than they have been in the past, just the right size for the popular 6x6 cards. There's four border stickers and count them . . . 18 focal point sized stickers. So that's 18 different cards from one sheet of card stock stickers - fantastic value!!
There's also three different peel off stickers to choose from, designer decoupage sheets, die cut frames and gorgeous clear stamps that I'm having hard time resisting!
K & Co Smash Collection coming soon!
The amazingly versatile new Smash collection from K&Co is due to arrive in the UK on the 16th April.
The journals, notepads, pockets, stickies, stamps and more are specially picked and packaged to coordinate—giving you everything they need to savour those everyday moments with pages of cheeky designs and fun foreign phrases, all with a certain je ne sais quoi.
But these aren't just your ordinary journal pages, they're covered with original illustrations and hand-lettering to make design a snap.
Take a look at K&Co's fantastic demo video for endless inspiration.
The range is available to pre-order now, shipping just after April 16th. We expect it to sell out very fast so if you don't want to wait for the second shipment from the US make sure you get your pre-order in early and reserve your place at the front of what is sure to be a very long queue!
Ice Stickles Glitter Glue In 12 New Bright Shades
The high quality non-settling formula is ideal for paper crafts and home décor projects. Use to add dimension and bold sparkle—easily add dots, lines, doodles on paper, fabric, plastic, wood, metal and more.
• Chunky glitter glue
• Acid free, non-toxic
• 1 fl. oz. bottles
• Non-settling
• Easy-flow tip applicator
• Water wash-off
Available to Pre-order now, shipping from 28th March.
Tim Holtz Distress Markers
Tim Holtz Distress Markers are water-based inks for coloring, journaling, stamping and more. The dual tip markers are ideal for many coloring techniques.
Distress Markers are available to match the Distress palette of 36 color and White Picket Fence.
They will be shipping from the 28th March and are available to pre-order now.
New Spellbinders Products Now Available to Pre-Order
Spellbinders will be releasing a new range to the UK in mid March 2012.
There's the fantastic Cut, Fold and Tuck dies for Lace folding fans. New additions to the hugely popular Edgeabilities range. Greta value M-Bossabilities with two embossing designs on one folder.
Of course there's also some stunning new Nestabilities dies and delightful Shapeabilities dies.
New plates will be available for the Grand Calibur including the new Junior plates to make quick cutting faster and easier.
The new products are all now available to pre-order for dispatch in mid to late March. We do expect this range to sell out very quickly and it could be some time before we can get more from Spellbinders. So place your order as soon as possible to reserve your dies.
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