Handmade Christmas crackers have been on my crafting bucket list for YEARS but you know how it is, busy, busy... I'm sure there are plenty of templates online for the complete DIY approach and yes, I could create my own template, BUT if you don't happen to have hours to spare cutting and scoring, then you may prefer the idea of embellishing a ready-made cracker kit? You could even add a touch of luxury to plain, store-bought crackers! I think one...
When designing our Twist & Reveal Wild Flower and Pretty Poinsettia die sets, I had no idea that they would make such spook-tacular Halloween flowers! The centre of the flowers is large enough to reveal a giant-sized googly eye which rattles around as the flower moves! The petals close in around it too, which makes for a fun surprise when the flower is opened! To make these spooky flowers, you'll need either our Twist & Reveal Wild Flower or Pretty Poinsettia...
If you've throughly enjoyed making Christmas cards using our Slot & Spin Crystal Christmas Frames die set, then you'll be pleased to hear that it's not just for festive crafting. The frames are suitable for making cards for any occasion - and you can of course mix 'n' match the frames from previous Slot & Spin sets! Die-cutting the frames is simple to do and they slot together so easily! This Valentine's Day card looks so professional. It really does...
If you're looking for something a bit different to make this Halloween, then we've got you covered! This spooky Bride of Frankenstein card is quick to make, as it uses our Folksy Charm Dolls Die Set to cut many of the pieces. (This die set is currently on sale at 50% off!) Templates for her gorgeous, voluminous hair, plus the arms can be found on our website as a free download HERE. Last year, I used the same die set to...
My family love Easter. It's not just because there will be an abundance of chocolate (although that definitely helps!) but it's the tradition we have of getting together on Easter Sunday and arranging an egg hunt for the children in the Spring sunshine. I've created a range of fun Easter projects for you to try yourself...I hope you enjoy these as much as I did! Hanging Egg Decorations My Aunty has a beautiful set of hand painted eggs which I admire...
Hanging hoops and wreaths are a hot trend for home decor! They look SO stylish but even if you shop around, they can be a little pricey. The good news is that I'm going to show you how to make your own DIY hanging wreaths, paper craft style! Apart from the two wooden embroidery hoops, you're likely to have a lot of suitable inks and card etc in your craft stash already. I made both of these wreaths in one evening...
Halloween is such fun and my children are already super-excited about it! We do a bit of Halloween crafting every year and this year, I suggested making spooky Mummy cards using our Folksy Charm Dolls die set. I've already made Mrs Claus cards and Easter bunny cards using the die set. It seems to have become my go-to die set for most occasions! The kids' cards were a triumph and after tackling their glue mess (seriously, it was epic...
Our Slot & Spin Festive Frames die set is one of my all-time favourite die sets! Its packed full of dies and mix 'n' match possibilities. When I prepared demos for our recent shows on The Craft Store, I couldn't believe that I hadn't previously FOLDED the snowflakes and baubles to make 3D Christmas shapes?! Now I love this die set even more because not only can you make beautiful spinning Christmas cards, but folding the pieces allows you to...
Our Slot & Spin dies sets are certainly trending at the moment! We're feeling overwhelmed by such a positive response from crafters around the world - it means a lot to us that you love our products as much as we do! So what's all the fuss about?! Well, these clever die sets make it SO easy to make kinetic cards! You can mix 'n' match not only the outer and inner dies for multiple options for frames and solid spinning...
If our 3D Christmas tree caught your eye, then you'll be pleased to hear that you can make it using our products... and what's more, you can download the template here for FREE! I used our stunning Twinkling Mist card pack to make the tree base and spinning frames. If you print the template onto copy paper first, you'll be able to fit more than one of the small-medium templates on a single A4 sheet. To make the tree, it...
