Wednesday 25 June 2014

 Hello Crafters,

Just wanted to share with you this lovely moneybox which has been decorated .



The plywood  moneybox comes plain for you to decorate.Here we have used paper and cardstock .Some of the cardstock has been embossed for texture.Why not try paints , inks or other mediums for the base colour and then decorate in a theme of your choice.These would be lovely as birthday gifts with Money.



Dies have been used to cut the Owl, Branches,Swirls Leaves and Flowers.

Friday 20 June 2014

A little bit of Paradise.......




    

Tropical colours, featuring hand drawn flowers, butterflies and birds. This Paradise Collection is just adorable.Feathers and Tulle  Bow embellishments give a luxurious touch.



The above card has an acetate overlay which is hard to see in the picture,but gives a wonderful effect.


Gatefold cards are good for mixing and matching the Paradise papers. You have a selection of papers in the pad so all the hard work of choosing has been taken away.


Materials Used:-

Paradise 8 x 8 Paper Pad (PARA1)
Paradise Die-cut Toppers (PARA3)
Paradise Die-cut Flowers (PARA5)
Paradise Die-cut Sentiments (PARA2)
Marabou Feathers - Orange (CR304OR)
Tulle - Black (TULLEBLK)
Hemp Cord (W-50339)
Card Candi - Regal Amethyst  (0100000063)

Friday 13 June 2014

 Wedding Day......

Using two Creative Expression Stamps - Romantic Heart and Two Hearts Entwined.



 A 6" Square Card with a Pop-up inside is a nice idea .The front of the card also has a pocket which you could add a gift card or money.


 Inside ,hearts pop-up which can be decorated with embellishments and ribbon.




This card has an embossed background with a pearlescent frame and plain insert which has been stamped.The stamped image has been coloured using Mica Pigments as paints which give a pearlescent finish.The entwined Hearts have been decoupaged and the card has been embellished with Ribbon and Pearls.


Products Used:-
Creative Expressions Stamp - Two Hearts Entwined (UMS085)
Creative Expressions Stamp - Romantic Heart (UMS135)
X-cut Nesting Dies - Scalloped Hearts (XCU 503407)
Lea'ablilities Die - Frame (45.8923)
X-cut A4 Embossing Folder-Delicate Flourishes (XCU 515136)

Friday 6 June 2014


We have today received 5 New Die-Cut Découpage sheet Packs

They are mixed packs containing 10 different designs of lovely die-cut découpage sheets. Perfect for the store cupboard, ready to use as and when you need a card for a special occasion.
     
  

    

       
 Our Price per Pack £7.49
We both hope you have a lovely weekend and hope you are able to visit the showroom soon.
Smiley Best Wishes

Thursday 5 June 2014

Graphic 45 - By the Sea
Take a vintage adventure with By The Sea, a summery new paper collection from Graphic 45. Bask in the warm sunshine of fresh ocean beaches as beautiful sea animals frolic beneath the waves. Towering lighthouses shine alongside classic nautical designs and patterns. This rich collection beams with a saturated colour palette of sky blues, midnight navies, coral reds, starfish yellows and sandy creams. 





VOGUE
Designed by Steph Davies, Vogue is a brand new collection in a decadent, opulent Art Deco Style. All elements within the collection co-ordinate beautifully and will give your cards and projects a lavish, luxury feel.


  
Our ladies made two cards with papers , mannequins and Flower embellishments from the range.



The first is a  5 x 7 flip out card where one folds over the other.You will need a piece of cardstock 297mm x 125mm,with the cardstock horizontally score at 115mm and fold.Cut another piece of cardstock 275mm x 85mm ,score and fold in half.
For the larger card all layers of papers are as follows:-
Inside back of  Card -Brown Card 175mm x 115mm,Black card 165mm x 105mm, 2 x Patterned paper 160mm x 50mm.Layer Brown ,black card and then layer the patterned paper on top side by side.
Front of Card - Brown card 110mm x 115mm , Black card 100mm x 105mm,Patterned Paper 95mm x 100mm.Layer together and stick to front of card.

The small card is attached inside of Large Card so it opens the opposite way.The front is decorated with cardstock and patterned papers which have been punched at the corners, Ribbon and a Flower embellishment.
Front of smaller card :-Cut 2 x Black card 45mm x 75mm ,Brown card 40mm x 75mm and patterned Paper 110mm x 60mm



The second card is an A5  with embossed background layered with patterned papers.Embellished with Mannequins,Bows and Card Candi.

Products Used:-
Craft Work Cards Vogue 8 x 8 Paper pad (VG1)
Craft Work Cards Vogue Card Candi (VG2)
Craft Work Cards Vogue Flower Embellishments (VG3)
Oragnza 15mm Ribbon - Black (RIB19)
Creative Expressions A4 Embossing Folder -Art Deco Fanfare (EF-018)

Monday 2 June 2014

NEW

Sweet Dixie Dies - Christmas.

We know it's early but we have just received the NEW Sweet Dixie Dies for Christmas.They are suitable to use with most die-cutting machines.

There are some lovely designs from Frames to Baubles which are available to order now from the website www.graftoncrafts.co.uk or why not visit us and have a look at our showroom where the NEW dies are available and all the other crafting products we have that will inspire you.



These are just a few of the designs that are available.Check out the website for all of the designs