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

Great Offers Ending Soon. Don't miss out

I was going to post this on Saturday Evening, but I have been without the internet. I am so pleased to see that so many of you have taken advantage of the special saving this weekend. I'd also like to say thank you for the lovely messages as well. I have tried to offer as much as I can, so there is something available for everyone. I thought I'd share some more inspiration for you today, just some of the things you could create with a few of the items available for you. There have been 8 sell outs, but there are still stamps dies and collections available for you. Here is the beautiful Rose Bouquet die, it's unique design allows you to use without the aid of glue, thanks to the tabs built into the design.

There's also a beautiful single Rose Striplet Die, this looks wonderful as a card front, with either designer papers, parchment or even your own background papers. There are so many ways to use this statement die. This also has the unique attachment built in, which is especially important when using parchment, which so easily shows adhesives. This is incredibly low on stock.

There are many other dies in the weekends events, including this beautiful Floral Striplet. As with most of the Craftascope dies, this is a two part die allowing you to use it in many ways to suit your project.

I love the next 2 dies and again they are designed to give you versatility. they're both two part dies and include stunning decorative outer edges to use together or separately, they make great toppers and look stunning Paper Pieced.

Another favourite is the Lady Marjorie Swag Die, it can be used in so many ways. It looks beautiful Paper Pieced or used with resin or glass paints. I have also experimented with my foiling machine for something totally different.

There is a stamp using the same design in the Regal Rose Collection. It was so popular that I designed a rose oval Set, there's also a coordinating 2 part dies set which goes hand in had to give many options for your creations.

Well that's all for now, Happy shopping. Please don't delay, if there are things you would like too add to your Craftascope Library or to buy as gifts. These offers will now be available until Tuesday, I have extended it as I was unable to post my update. The offers are limited and if they sell out before the end, they can't be replaced. Thank you ever so much for your support, Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Patchwork Design, Heat transfer Paints & Demos

Morning Friends and Crafters, This evening I have a new video going up at 7 pm. The next part of the Patchwork series, if you have missed any of the others, do take a look they are full of hints, Tips and shortcuts. Im sure true and experienced patch worker's  wouldn't like it, but I know I dont have the skill or confidence for some of the smaller blocks so for me this is great and if it means I can help and give someone else the confidence to try then I am very pleased.

There will be another next Wednesday at 7 pm as well so I do hope you enjoy it. If there is anything you would like me to include in future videos please do add your comments to the video. It's always nice to know what you would like to see or need help with.

The video will go on at 7 pm this evening: Here is the link for you:

Don't forget to leave your reviews for any of your purchases on the Craftascope Etsy site for your chance to win my next collection. I also have a wonderful 50% discount offer on the Blooming Marvelous Collection, which includes the Dancing Dolphin 2 part die. Last look there were around 10 left so please don't miss out.  Thats all for now, Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Monkeys Back with some Samples From the Design Team

Hi Everyone. For all of you that have been waiting for and have been asking, I am happy to tell you that Monkey has joined me today in a new video. Although the minute I hit the record button, all I got was finger biting. Today I wanted to share some of the samples from the Design Team.

I am extremely lucky with my wonderful Design Team, they do an amazing job and across the team there are so many different styles, which suits the Craftascope range perfectly. I love to bring you variety and they never disappoint. Sadly during the shows, there just isn't the time to show them all. So this time I decided to bring back a small selection to show them in more detail. Below is the link for the New Video, which will start at 4 pm (UK Time) See you there?

If you have not seen it yet. I have decided to share the love this week, I've added a limited number of Triskaidecagon Dies with a 50% discount until Friday 6th September or while stocks last. Thanks to a Customer we have a new slang phrase for them 'Tricky Dickie' Dies. This really is an amazing offer, which I don't think I will be able to repeat. They have been going fast so please dont delay if you want these Unique but essential sets, I know from Numbers that they are not going to last until Friday.The Card blank below is made from the dies.

Just a reminder as well, The New Giveaway is underway now. The lucky winner will receive My Brand New Collection 'Splinters In Time' Coming soon. It's very easy to be in with a chance, All you have too do is leave a review for any purchase made from my Etsy Store, so good luck to you all. For now Take Care and Happy Crafting.xxx

A brand New Giveaway & Lots more Besides

Hi everyone. Firstly I would like to say congratulations to Mary Wilson who was the winner of the Craftascope Etsy Giveaway. If you missed my last video I shared a few demonstrations with the Heat Paints and I did the draw live, Mary won the full 'Regal Rose' Collection so well done. This means that we have a Brand New GIVEAWAY to win my new 'Splinters In Time' collection launching very soon. I have some amazing samples that I have brought back with me to share with you, some I will need to do on the video, but I have added some to this blog post.

To be in with a chance of winning the new 'Splinters In Time' Collection all you have to is leave a review for any of your purchases from my Etsy Store from the 25th August, as simple as that, so good luck.

If you have not seen it already I have  added a Half Price offer, which will run until Friday 6th September or while stocks last. The offer is for both sets of the Triskaidecagon Nesting and Layering dies Normally 39.98, but now only 19.99. There are 24 dies across the 2 sets, offering a unique but essential addition to your craft collection. For more samples, please take a look at the show below. I have only been able to add a limited number at this price so please dont miss out, this is an amazing offer for something you can use for so much.

You have all had the opportunity to meet the new design team, it really is fantastic having such a wide variety of people each with a totally different style. They are all busy making samples for the new Launch from Craftascope on Hochanda. I have seen some of the samples they are creating, so I am really looking forward to sharing these with you. Nearer the time I will be adding links, so you can see more of their creations.

Just when I thought my run of bad luck was coming to an end, 2 of the boxes I sent to myself arrived. One of the sprays has leaked all over my tea bags, biscuits, bed sheets and more. To top the lot, the third box has been lost by DPD & Parcel Compare. I have been communicating with them for the last 2 days and I am praying that it's found as it has my Heat press along with other essentials. Hence the delay in sharing some more video with you. I have contacted the CEO and I am really hoping that this is sorted out and they find it. First they said that they never received the parcel, then when I provided proof they came up with another excuse, like they do. Now they are saying that it was returned and signed for, which is rubbish. I will keep you posted. I just can't understand how they could lose such a large box.

Thank you ever so much for your continued support, Comments and wonderful messages, I really love to get them, not only does it lift my spirits but lets me know you are there.Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Natter with Nick Wednesday at 7pm

Hi Friends and Crafters. Well thats my last Hochanda Show and launch for a couple of months now. I must say, I had the most amazing few days there, as I always do. It's always a great pleasure to visit and also have the chance to share my collections with you along with some Hints and Tips. I am trying something new. So who is going to join me for my 'Natter with Nick' show on Wednesday Evening at 7 pm? More details below and I am open to suggestions for future shows.

Firstly I want to take the time to let you know that I am running a Huge GIVEAWAY, the winner will receive my complete August Collection, consisting of Dies, Stamps and Stencils. All you have to do is leave an Honest review for any purchase on my Etsy site. I have also added a 15% Discount across the whole store for any and all orders over 25 GBP, do hurry if you missed anything. The discount will end at midnight on Wednesday 5th June. There is a link at the top of my blog page. Or Visit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Craftascope

I have found it really difficult to go through all of the new items on the shows, I was even pushed on the One Day Special as I like to spend more time on the demos. I thought part of my Natter with Nick, will be to take one of the items and go through it in a little more detail.

Then maybe 5 minutes or so to got through a selection of the samples made for the show, which will show how the new products have been used and any other uses. Then any questions from you, anything Craftascope or related. Then maybe a short demo, again concentrating on the particular item featured in the show. Then finally a little chat or any more questions we can cover.

I think many of you know me well enough by now, that I will never recommend or use anything that I dont 100% believe in. At the end of the day, it's my reputation. If I recommended something that I didn't believe in, I would soon lose all credibility. There are certain brands and products that you will always here me talking about or using and there the ones I find are best quality and give excellent results again and again.

The item featured in the show, will also be available on my Etsy store at a very special price from the start of the show until Midnight on Thursday. I will either give you a special code at the time of the show or manually reduce the price before the show.

As I always say on my show, It's all about having fun and getting the best from your Crafting Products. If you have any Ideas, suggestions or feedback please leave it in the comments section. For now Take Care and Happy Crafting.

New Collections Coming on Hochanda

Morning everyone, I have to say it is wonderful to be back with you at long last. I am feeling a lot better now and I have been looking forward to sharing the news with you. Today I am launching a brand new Collection on Hochanda at 10 am with Charlie, with another show with Hayley at 3 pm. I have put my heart and soul into this collection, so I really hope you like it as much as me and my Design team. I have another launch on Tuesday at 11am and 2pm, with totally different crafting goodies.

Without my small Design Team, I really couldn't have managed the amount of wonderful samples that will be displayed on the set. They have made such an amazing selection to show the huge variety of looks you can achieve with the new Craftascope collection.

I will be sharing many tutorials with you, with lots of inspiration on just how much you can do with them. I have added a die to this collection which has been so well received in the team. It has been designed to create an ATC Card and coordinating envelope, but I have made sure that they are not the only things you can use it for.

I hope you will join me today and Tuesday,  If you are new to Hochanda, here is  VOUCHER CODE WHICH WILL GIVE YOU 10% OFF OF YOUR FIRST ORDER: FEY5JBP7  

Please take the time to visit the blogs of the rest of my Design team and the samples they have made for the shows:

Jane: isleofcraftycreations.blogspot.co.uk

Katrina: cornishkat.blogspot.co.uk

Bryan: geezercrafter.blogspot.com 

Natalie: tillyanne.co.uk

Cheryl: chez101craftywaftydoodah.blogspot.com

for now take care and Happy Crafting.xx