Tutorials & Peaceful Place Double Pop Out Concertina Card re-visited

Couldn't resist making another Double Pop Out Concertina card with a more colourful scene... and yes... it does all fold flat to go in an envelope! A standard C6 or US A2 at that...

My Peaceful Place pdf Tutorials are all finished - and  the Class in the Mail Kit is all set - so both are now available to order...  Click HERE for more details... or simply use the Paypal cart below to order yours now... 

Select the desired option for the Peaceful Place Class

PDF Tutorials Only £4.50 GBP  Class in Post & PDF Tutorials (UK Only) £15.00 GBP  FOC Class & Tutorials with Peaceful Cabin Bundle order(UK only) £0.01 GBP  FOC Class & Tutorials with £45+ SU! Order (UK only) £0.01 GBP

 
You will then be taken to a new screen showing the amount to pay and click CHECKOUT to then go and enter your details. Payment and currency conversions handled by Paypal. Though no Paypal account actually needed as major credit/debit cards can also be accepted. 

Merry Monday - Double Pop Out Concertina Card- Peaceful Place #5

Another quick share of my favourite Peaceful Place card today... a Double Pop Out Concertina card...

I am now focusing on the Class At Home (UK) and writing up the tutorials package as there has been much interest noted... though please feel free to register your interest too (either comment on the post or use the contact form down the RHS)

And I have to thank you so much for your kind comments in doing so... I needed the "lift" that they have given me today.... and I hope to be back with all the details very soon...

Sunday Suite - Pansy Petals

So the Pansy Petals suite was a clear favourite suite of my customers voicing an  opinion on seeing the catalogue for the first time... 

So... live in the UK? I am happy to tell you that I have put together a co-ordinating Paper, Card & Embellishment Kit... which is particularly good value as there are a lot of colours featured in these papers! Not only all the new In Colors... but more besides... so fantastic to have a kit with some cardstock to co-ordinate with all the colours... 

But don't delay to order... as I need first round orders by 11th May to make sure I can order everything I need... Though there may be a delay for me sending out to you due to the Trinkets situation... so maybe replacement cardstock instead!

Click HERE for the video of the suite... but scroll on to see all the product images and inspirational projects...

Starting with the whole Pansy Petals suite with one click! Which is definitely the best way to order in the cuircumstances! As... please note that this is currently backordered as the Bumblebee Trinkets are already on back order... but fear not in placing an order... as the little bees will just arrive separately when they fly into the warehouse!

Consisting of the Pansy Patch Bundle ( with 10% discount)

Which in turn consists of the Pansy Patch stamps...

And the co-ordinating Pansy Dies...

And the fabulous Pansy Petals papers... check out all the sheets here... as not only do you have all those colourful pansy sheets... but 3 ginghams, a stripe, a dotty and a subtly patterned! 

These also co-ordinate so well with all the new In Colors - a match made in heaven!

And last... but very definitely not least... the Bumblebee Trinkets... which are on back order... and I highly recommend ordering these sooner rather than later as  these are very likely to go going unorderable... as they really are just fabulous! So demand has already outstripped stocks... 

And here are a few gorgeous inspirational projects... along with a few tips for you...

Now is it just me... or does the large pansy image below look like a shaggy doggy face? If someone would like to try it in relevant doggy colours - I would love to see that... as I don't have the stamps to give that idea a whirl! 

And I think the dies would work too.... again see the image below...

Look at the dies simply cutting the images from the papers...

And here's a brilliant "Cheat's Guide" of the stamps and dies...  put together by fellow talented demonstrator, Gail Ellis at Blue Rose Paper Treasures... now doesn't that make life simpler! Thank you Gail!

Sunday Suite - Well Suited

Well apologies for my delay in sharing this... as this is the first Suite I bought when the Jan-June (aka Spring-Summer) was released... and this is probably my favourite suite....

So introducing the Well Suited suite... perfect for the men folk in our lives... 

Live in the UK? Don't hesitate to contact me if you would like a Paper Kit or a Class in the Mail (or indeed both!)... as I would really love to put something together for you... if there is any interest...

Starting off with whole Well Suite Suite Collection - buy it all in just one click...

Consisting off the Handsomely Suited bundle (with that 10% discount)

Which includes the Handsomely Suited stamps

And the Suit & Tie Dies

Then we have the Well Suited papers...  Click here for the sheet by sheet view... 

Some of these patterns do shout Andrew, Andrea...

And last but not least the co-ordinating Twine combo...

And rounding off with some projects 

True Love Pop Out Panel Card Tutorial

As promised... coming back to the True Love Pop Out Panel card shared last week... 

With another version... and the tutorial for you... as this card fold is so simple but so effective... 

1. Cut a 7 1/2" x 5 1/2" piece of card (19 x 14cm)

2. Score when LANDSCAPE at 1 1/4", 2 1/2"5" & 6 1/4" (3, 6, 13 & 16cm) 

3. Bone Fold Valley, Mountain, Mountain, Valley

4. Cut & adhere papers...
    Sides 1" x 5 1/4" (2.5 x 13.5cm)
    Centre 2 1/4" x 5 1/4" (and white panel for back) (6.5 x 13.5cm)

5. Decorate as desired
I simply stamped using a cut-down stamp from Happiest of Birthdays and die cut a label using the Stitched So Sweetly dies... Then Stampin Blends coloured some fussy cut  flowers from the True Love papers. 

This is actually a very slight tweak on previous Pop Out Panel cards shared on this blog... as the side sections are slightly wider... which in turn means it "stands better aka more robustly"... 

Now can I interest anyone in a True Love Paper Kit... with or without the pinks... or actually ... I could even do a fabulous prepped Class in the Mail... watch this space... but in the meantime do email me if you could be interested... as I would love to be preparing an order for next week.... 

Geraniums on a French Barn...

 

Well that is what this Welcoming Window #9 card one reminds me of... which takes me down a lovely Memory Lane trip... 

I was very lucky as my parents owned a converted barn near Brantome in the beautiful Perigord in France... and this card really reminds me of that house...

Many a happy year of family holidays there... though sadly we all decided to sell it on about 10 years back... as the type of holiday we needed changed... but yes guess what would probably suit us more now! Hey Ho...

So Poppy Parade & Garden Green marker pens used for the geraniums... with Seaside Spray lightly brush blended onto the flower image to soften... 

The Crumb Cake die cut wood parts are all blended with Crumb Cake using the Blending Brushes too... 

Don't forget that you can make these "with me" too... whether its a class in the mail (UK only) or the Tutorials in pdf format... click here for more information...

Wednesday Wideo - Jan to June Mini Catalogue

Quick introductory video for you... lots to love in this new catalogue! 

Just click on the image below to play...

And be sure to check out all the details of the Sale A Bration promotion, Craft Spa offers & some likely stock-outs in my post yesterday...  Just click here....

Time for a Spring Summer feel to occasions.... with FREE goods too....

It is time... Time for a new mini catalogue... one that covers a whole range of occasions that are between Jan and June... be it Valentines, Day, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Easter, Weddings, stuff for the Boys etc etc etc... and lots of lovely flowers!

And a great day for launch... as a "new national lockdown" hits the UK... Maybe the best tonic there is in the circumstances... (especially as it is January so it is Dry January in these parts!!) as new products always lighten our mood!! We crafters are all so lucky to be able to spend more quality time crafting after all!! 

Click here or on the image below to download your own copy of the Jan to June catalogue - or click to email me for a hard copy if you are wanting craft supplies and have not already received yours... AND/OR CLICK HERE for the Online Store

And that's not all the news for today... it's also Sale A Bration time... you know the one...

Earn a free exclusive gift for each and every £45 ordered... AND/OR for orders over £275... OR a fantastic paper pack with a Demonstrator Starter Kit...

Click here or on the image below for all the products and details... AND/OR CLICK HERE for the Online Store

Please note that this Sale A Bration promotion will run for 2 months (January & February) only...  not for 3months to end March as previously... 

BUT the really good future news is.... there will be another Sale A Bration promotion come July & August!!

Oh and there's more...  a few Craft Spa specials for you early birds... as for orders before 14th Jan ...

 

Order online by 14^th Jan quoting HOST CODE USG3WHAN for a DOUBLE VALUE GIFT from The Craft Spa.

Eg £45 order, £15+ gift value.  In addition to your Sale A Bration freebies...

Gifts arrive separately in the post approx. 3 weeks later.

 

Love You Always Co-ordinated Paper Kit £21 posted  

(see pg 11 Jan-June)

Kit includes ½ pack True Love papers, ¼ pack Foil Sheets, ½ pack Matte Black Dots and Champagne Rhinestones, 10 sheets co-ordinating A4 card in Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand, Rococo Rose, Basic Black & Whisper White plus 3mtr co-ordinating Stitched Satin ribbon in Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand & Basic Black.

 Note that the 12x12 True Love papers & Foil Sheets will arrive in 6x12 pieces . If you prefer full 12x12 sheets… the total posted cost will be £22.50

Orders and payment by 14^th Jan please. Payment by Bank Transfer, Paypal or cheque.

 

Welcoming Windows Class in the Post £46.75 

(see pg 58 Jan-June)

Free Class in the Post with every Bundle purchased. Class will include prepped cardstock and embellishments for at least 4 card designs.

Order by 14^th Jan please. Preferably online for direct shipment of bundle with class pack arriving separately by end January 
OR email order and Payment by Bank Transfer, Paypal or credit/debit card

But there is some bad news amongst all this good news... as there are a number of products that have already out pre-sold above forecast... and that are likely to go out of stock/ onto back order on launch… These include many products in the Dandy Garden, Well Suited and Fine Art Floral suites… Please check out the specific list below.  

However… if they are at the top of your wish list … please don’t delay placing an online order for the products straightaway before they go un-orderable (albeit some products probably arriving separately on back order) …

As a result I am delaying plans for co-ordinating Kits and Classes in the Mail for these suites until February when things settle… but (if interested) please register your interest with me by email at thecraftspa@gmail.com and /or watch The Craft Spa blog space for details as they unfold… 

• BLACKBERRY BLISS STRIPED RIBBON (item 154569)
• BLENDING BRUSHES (item 153611)
• BLUSHING BRIDE 3/8" (1 CM) METALLIC RIBBON (item 154283)
• DANDY GARDEN 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER (item 154297)
• DANDY GARDEN MEMORIES & MORE CARDS & ENVELOPES (item 154301)
• DANDY LASER-CUT PAPER (item 154300)
• DRAGONFLIES PUNCH (item 154240)
• FINE ART 3/8" (1 CM) RIBBON (item 154561)
• FINE ART FLORAL DESIGNER SERIES PAPER (item 154558)
• FLORAL GALLERY DIES (item 154316)
• GILDED LEAFING EMBELLISHMENT (item 154560)
• GOLDEN GARDEN DESIGNER SPECIALTY ACETATE (item 154557)
• GORGEOUS GRAPE 3/8" (1 CM) SHEER RIBBON (item 154572)
• ICE CREAM CONE BUILDER PUNCH (item 154241)
• ICE CREAM CORNER DESIGNER SERIES PAPER (item 154567)
• ICE CREAM CORNER SPRINKLES (item 154568)
• LADYBUG TRINKETS (item 154299)
• MOSSY MEADOW 3/16" (4.8 MM) BRAIDED LINEN TRIM (item 154298)
• PAINTED TEXTURE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER (item 154317)
• PASTEL PEARLS (item 154571)
• SUIT & TIE DIES (item 154322)
• WELL SUITED DESIGNER SERIES PAPER (item 154562)
• WELL SUITED TWINE COMBO PACK (item 154566)
• YOU ARE AMAZING PROJECT KIT (item 155370)

This information may create an even higher demand on many of these items, but we feel it’s better to let you know now so you can adapt your purchases.

Friday Field of Flowers...

A very quick share of another sponged Field of Flowers card...

As it is now past my bed-time... as it has just been one of those days... but I thought I could just squeeze one more job in... as tomorrow will be even busier!

I will be back with more details on this one another day... but in the meantime... you can see another version shared earlier with more details here...

Field of Flowers in the Moonlight

Loving this dreamy look... there again I have always loved a silhouette of two!

Could also be called when Field of Flowers meets Lovely You...

Set on a small square card (10.5cm or 4 1/4")

And I am pulling together the details for my Class in the Mail Kit for the Field of Flowers bundle... more details to follow but it will be about £35 for the Base Kit ... so please email me by clicking here if you are interested... No obligation at this time...