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...
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...
Hi fellow crafters, I hope you are well! I wanted to share with you all how to make this Father’s Day card using the Nature’s Texture stamps and stencils. For this card I used the Nature's Textures Hexagon Layering Stamp & Stencil set. I made this card using a 5”x7” Kraft card blank. Taking a white piece of card, I cut it slightly shorter than 5”x7” so I could mount it onto the Kraft card once I had stamped my design. There are...
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...
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...
Hi everyone! I had so much fun creating this rainbow butterfly wreath with the brand-new Nature's Textures range by Angela Poole. One of my favourite things was to stamp onto tissue paper for the base of the wreath! Read on to see how I made it (yes there was a lot of fussy cutting and heat embossing!) But I LOVE how it turned out :) First, I selected a few of the texture stamps from the Nature's Textures Stamps &...
Hello, I am Sandra and this is my first time posting on the Angela Poole blog! I made these sweet bookmarks by using the small doll head scarf from the Folksy Charm Dolls die set– it's a great scrap-buster! I was looking for ways of using up small sections of paper, especially the lovely patterns in the Folksy Charm 8in paper pack – I have a box full of leftover bits after die cutting! I do hope you'll have a go;...
Hi everyone. I just love Angela's stencil designs, and have made this card using a clever embossing technique. Here's a short how-to so you can create a unique and striking 3D effect using your Folksy Charm collection! First, I created an 8 inch card base using one piece of A3 card. You could use two pieces of A4 card joined together if you prefer. I also cut a piece of coordinating card to 7.75 inches square to layer over the card...
