Your life is: Fabulous. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast. So we’re happy to introduce our newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go. This and That will debut in the 2013-2014 annual catalogue, but we’re giving you and everybody else the chance to get it now. Watch my video to get a look at it…
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You’ll hear more in the video about how I came to make this box for my 2 eldest sons, but it really does put the Simply Scored Scoring Tool Through it’s paces, and there’s a lot of scoring going on, so here’s the directions for you. All of these images are huge when they’re enlarged, so you can see…
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There’s something charming and delightful about things in miniature. Mini cups, mini teddies, mini makeup. The first instinct is to say “awww, how cute”. Well, this is one of my biggest sellers from my shop, but miniaturised! It’s quite simple, I’ve done the measuring for you, but it’s always nice to watch a video too! Products used in the tutorial…
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If you’re anything like me when you’re making a box, and you’ve got more than one piece of adhesive to think about, you end up all fingers and thumbs and more mussed up cardstock than you know what to do with. So, I’ve filmed a tutorial on how to make a gift box where you only have to navigate one…
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Although I’m familiar with the concept of taking part in card/craft challenges online, I’ve never participated in one before. Basically, you spot a blog/website that has thrown down the gauntlet of creating a card with certain requirements, and you accept that challenge, create your masterpiece, and share it with the original blog. Some blog owners offer what’s referred to as…
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With a family of 4 children, it sometimes feels as though we’re in permanent birthday mode. As it happens, we’re not. Randomly, our children have their birthdays in pairs. Two in April, and then one at the end of July and another a month later on September 1st. But, with my own birthday and my husband’s being only 6 weeks…
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I hosted a workshop at home recently, and knowing that none of my guests were crafters, I wanted to make something with them that was easy to create, but stunning to look at. As a massive fan of pinterest, I’m forever pinning things that I love to use in the future for inspiration. I spotted a trio of 3×3 cards…
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There are loads of different types of notebooks out there; spiral bound, wire bound, quick-tear, hardback, and so on. Often I’m asked how hard or easy it is to cover a notebook, and depending on which style the book is, will depend on the difficulty level. However, like all things, with practice, they become easier. This is a video tutorial…
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I have lots of incredibly talented craft friends, most of them are soap makers and chandlers, and like all artisans who make their own products, finding the right packaging is almost as important as finding the right ingredients for their creations. And for those who make large quantities of products, getting the right packaging can be a full time job…
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My 3 older children are all stationery fans. They have more pencils and notepads than the average stationery store, and I’m convinced that it was a gene handed down from me. They’re also post it note junkies. What child isn’t actually? It’s a product of endless possibilities. Cheeky notes to each other, requests to Mum, reminders to themselves. Or in…
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Short video showing how to make the Scallop Circle Treat Holder. I saw a similar treat holder on MyChicNScratch’s blog, but it was made with oval framelits, and has open sides. So this was my inspiration to create my own holder. It was a labour of love working out how to get the score lines in exactly the right place….
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