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

Dare To Be Different

Hi Friends and Crafters, Another busy but very enjoyable day here in Bulgaria. It's all systems go, getting ready for my very first One Day Special on Hochanda. Today on my blog, I have all of the show details and a full Sneek Peak of something I will be bringing to you very, very soon. Also today I am sharing a tutorial of how I made the book mark from my last show.

You Will Need:

Craftascope Dancing Dolphin Die

Craftascope ATC Card and Envelope Die Set

Craftascope Dolphin Stamp Set

Aly's Inky Fingers Alphabet Stamp Set

Shrink Plastic

Leather or Faux Leather

Gelli Roll Pens

Silver Jump Rings

Selection of Beads, Stones and Charms

Quickie Glue Pen

Stayzon Black Ink

Gilding Film or Flake.

Step 1: Use a tag die to cut a tag, here I have used the Sheena set. Next cut out the Dolphin using a scrap of Leather in a contrasting colour.

Step 2: On shrink plastic, stamp the 'Grace' along with the dolphins and the initial letters for the person it's for. Colour in using your chosen media, here I have used sparkly gelli pens.

Step 3: Use the same letter to stamp the initial on to the bookmark. Add little highlights using the glue pen and add the foil once dry. Use the appropriate adhesive to secure the dolphin in place.

Step 4: Use the jump rings to add the beads, charms and the little elements you shrunk earlier. This really is a wonderful piece to give as a gift, this one was for my niece, 'Charlotte'

Now for a little look at something I will be bringing to Hochanda for my One Day Special. I can't tell you how excited I am to share my new products with you. I will be launching my 'Dare To Be Different' Collection on Monday 27th May at 6pm on Hochanda. There will be another show at 8pm, with more chances to see the new goodies on Tuesday 28th at 9am, 1pm and Final Call at 5pm. There will free gifts, giveaways and lot of fun, I do hope you will join me.

It's my very first one day special, I am obviously looking forward to bringing you a lot more, so I would really appreciate your support, so please join my then. For now, Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Have a great Weekend

Hi Friends and Crafters. I hope you all enjoyed the Easter break last weekend. Well it's Easter here in Bulgaria this week. The glorious weather here has made up for the lack of Hot Cross Buns here. Today I thought I would share with you a few card that I made using the goodies I brought to Hochanda a few weeks ago. before I start sharing my tutorials. The first few are made using the beautiful Designer Papers from Clarity, they are stunning to use with many dies and the colours are sublime.

It really has been wonderful to have a few days to myself to recharge my batteries and get everything ready for my next visit to Hochanda to share some more from the Craftascope range.

I have some more good news that I thought I would share with you today. If you haven't already seen, I will be attending the Stamperama show in Stenvenage, it's on the 11th August and it would be lovely to see you there, I hope you will take the time to say hello.

I am planning on bringing some brand new goodies to share at the show before they are released o Hochanda too. I will share more information nearer the time, so please keep a look out.

It's been great being able to share my designs with you on Hochanda and on my Etsy shop, so I would like to take this opportunity to thank you so much for your support. Without it I wouldn't be able to bring the products that I am. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.

Blooming Marvelous Collection

Morning Friends and Crafters. As promised I have now had the chance to upload the Blooming Marvelous collection Launch show with Dave Bradford. I know a lot of people have asked for it, so I thought it would be a good idea to add it here and on my Youtube Channel, so it will still be around after it's removed from the Hochanda Rewind service.

There are a couple of the Rose petal Dies sets still available on my Etsy site, so please do take advantage if you did want them. There are also a small amount of the other items available after selling out. I am doing my best to bring them back to Hochanda, so hopefully I can add them to my launch next month. I do hope you will join me then, for something rather exciting. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Hochanda Show Tuesday 26th March

Morning Friends and Crafters. Well here we are again on the eve of my new launch on Hochanda Tomorrow at 11am and 3pm. I really cant tell you how exciting this has all been for me, I really have pulled out all the stops and put everything into the 2 collections I have brought with me this time. I put my heart and soul into everything I bring, so to have had such a demand for the first launch has been heartwarming to say the very least. I know I said it on my show, but without the support from Hochanda and all of you, there really wouldn't be any collections to bring to you, so Thank you.

Tomorrows launch is a smaller but just as important set and an must have to add to your Craftascope Library of tools. There are some super useful stamps and sentiments. It also has the addition of my very first 'Leaded Lights' Die Set, with my Dolphins. I have some more beauties to add to this over time, including a beautiful Dolphin Striplet Die.

Another great little dies set, which so many have asked for is my Rose petal dies set. It's a collection of 10 hand drawn dies in various sizes, giving the perfect petals for my Foamiran roses. There is every size combination you need to make some stunning blooms along with complimentary accent flowers too. They work perfectly with other mediums such as card and paper and all of my dies will cut fabric, leather etc. I do hope I have time on the shows to demonstrate a little, these are invaluable.

I do hope you will join me tomorrow (Tuesday 26th March) for my new launch with the wonderful Dave Bradford at 11am and 3pm. For now take care and Happy Crafting.xxx