Craftie-Charlie Blog

OMG – it arrived this morning at it is GORGEOUS!  Charlotte and I have been waiting not-so-patiently for the Project Life delivery for what seems like forever and it’s finally here

If you’ve not come across it before, Project Life is the original modular scrapbooking system – the base of the system are the Core Kit (4×6 and 3×4 cards) and divided page protectors. Just add your photos & journaling or get as creative as you wish! Why not add plain cards, grid cards, 12×12 pages, 6×12 page pockets or dividers to your album for a unique look?

We have the whole of the new release now in stock – so happy browsing!

Jane

The new Prima doll stamps designed by the fabulous Julia Nutting are now here and you can now add wings!

Prima have a live class with Julia today (Tuesday 11th June) at 7.00pm UK time where she’ll be creating the beautiful project below – this is the link!

Updated to add: In case, you missed the live show you can now watch a recording here: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/34177031

Supplies used in presentation:

Ranger Claudine Hellmuth Acrylic Paint - Traditional Tan & Classic Teal, Prima 6x6 Pad - Believe, Prima 6x6 Pad - Forever Young, Prima 12x12 Ledger Pad, Riley Doll Stamp 910273, Olive Doll Stamp 910259, Punchinella, Prima Divine Roses 565282, Liquid Pearls, Chalk Edgers - White, Rusty Bucket, Dry Sand and Vintage Pink. Enamel Hearts available end of July


Happy crafting!

Jane

Can you be in love with paper?!  I’m normally a brights girl but I LOVE the soft tones of the new Teresa Collins Summer Stories collection. Sigh!

Supplies used:

Teresa Collins Summer Stories 6×6 Pad, Summer Stories Enamel Dots, Hero Arts Pattern Hearts & Flowers Clear Stamps CL596, EK Success Photo Labels Punch, Paula Pascual Stamps – Punchable Labels and Big Sentiments, Memento Grey Flannel Ink Pad, Copics markers

I think that one of the really great things about handmade cards is the chance to personalise them for the recipient – and kids love to see their name on a card! I made this super quick card for one of my daughter’s friend’s with the So Happy Together collection kit that was still on my desk

Supplies used:

Echo Park So Happy Together collection kit, American Crafts Doll Fabric Thickers in Waterfall – done!

Happy crafting

Jane

The sun is shining here and we have a Bank Holiday Offer for you – 10% off all Kaisercraft Paper (pads, packs, tag pads and single sheets!) . With so much variety in the huge Kaisercraft range there is something to suit everyone and every occasion Lots of lovely new collections just in too – including Summer Breeze, Porcelain Rose the stunning wedding collection On This Day.

You’ll see the offer price on the website now and the offer runs until the end of Tuesday (or while stocks last)!

Happy crafting

Jane

My mojo has been missing in action lately – being surrounded by piles of supplies all day at work (while lovely!) can be very off putting! I decided just to pull out a few supplies today and make something (anything!) without searching out extra bits and pieces or fretting over it – JUST DO IT!
I’ve used mainly Echo Park supplies – I love their papers as the different collections are really easy to use together. I’ve used a chipboard piece from the new Bundle of Joy collection but as I REALLY don’t need any more paper in my craft space, I’ve used paper from the So Happy Together collection instead. Add some twine and buttons – all done! Hurrah – a card finished

Supplies used:

Echo Park So Happy Together Collection Kit, Echo Park Bundle of Joy Boy Layered Chipboard Accents, Basic Grey Hey You! buttons, Stamping Up! natural twine, cream cardstock from stash

Happy crafting

Jane

We’ve been waiting a while but the fabulous Prima Mixed Media Doll stamps are now back in stock – hurrah!  We also have the co-ordinating acrylic block and the tag pad

Happy crafting!

Jane

We’re sponsoring this week’s challenge over at the Cuttlebug Mania blog – with a super prize including Bo Bunny, Prima, Cuttlebug & Hero Arts goodies. The challenge is a lovely sketch (and try and include some dry embossing too!). I’m rather late letting you know – submissions close tomorrow night! – but if you’re inside hiding from the snow this afternoon why not have a go? I’ve had a little play with some new bits and pieces from the Basic Grey Hey You! collection and here’s my card – when I photographed this I realised that the chevron embossing on the printed paper gave a bit of an arran jumper effect – love that!

Supplies used:

DCWV La Creme 12×12 cardstock, Sizzix Hero Arts Textured Impressions Chevron 658284, Basic Grey Hey You! Tissue Flowers and Brads, Memento Rich Cocoa ink pad, Paula Pascual Big Sentiments, EK Success Photo Labels punch, lots of foam tape!

New collections are arriving daily at the moment with more expected this week so I thought it was time for a round-up of the recent arrivals!

Bo Bunny – Mama-Razzi 2, C’est La Vie, Isabella, Family is

Kaisercraft – Texture stamps

WOW embossing powder – a huge range of colours including glitter, matte, metallic, pastel, neon

Carta Bella – So Noted, Well Traveled

Tim Holtz Idea-o-logy Configurations Book

Teresa Collins – Far and Away, He Said She Said, Stationery Noted, Memories

Prima – Hello Pastel, Sunrise Sunset, Divine, masks and wood veneer icons

Due to arrive Monday is the Graphic 45 French Country and Secret Garden!

We are waiting on delivery of new Amy Tangerine, Simple Stories, Spellbinders, Prima Lyric & Ladybird, more Kaisercraft, Studio Calico plus many more which are all due in the next couple of weeks – phew!

To go with all this loveliness we have a very special Bazzill offer – 40% off all 8.5×11 cardstock while stocks last!

Happy crafting

Jane

The first of the new Prima has now arrived and has been added to the site. Also arrived today are all the masks, albums, washi stamps, these will be on the site shortly and three more collections are due Monday! So much Prima loveliness

Engraver is masculine, yet timeless; has feminine touches, yet can be paired with almost any colour! One of Prima’s most versatile lines.

Lifetime is one of those collections that is timeless and elegant, coloured perfectly to match so many photos and themes…and the patterns are vintage, yet timely!

Happy browsing and keep checking back – it’s going to be a busy week with lots & lots of new products!

Jane