Busy needles

 The last few weeks have seen me busy knitting. It was our family break at Centre Parc's this week. I had seen a pattern for little gillets in a fluffy wool and thought they would be great for after the swimming dome. Need less to say the weather was good and they weren't needed, but so cute! 

I also made a set for one of my best friends new grandson. His Mum wanted some ugg boots for him to match. He is really little.

I did the largest size for jasper, think I may need a bigger pattern for next time!

I did the largest size for jasper, think I may need a bigger pattern for next time!

He is a little love.

 New post, new me. 

My first news is that I am no longer a stamping up demonstrator. I have had 9 wonderful years, being creative with SU ink and stamps, running classes and making lots of really good friends. I now seem to spend more time with knitting needles, creating with wool for my 2 beautiful grandchildren. 

I now plan to post once a week, not always what I have been making but something creative. I'm sure there are not  many people reading my blog anymore so I will be writing about what ever it is that comes to mind to begin with.

Not being a demonstrator has given me a opportunity to try other things. At the moment I am making fun junk journals. I am actually trying to use up some of my mountain of beautiful paper. Don't you find it so hard to cut into some sheets, I just want to look at them. I do admire the designers of these lovely sheets. In the junk journals I have tried to keep to a colour theme with paper and inks plus use a limited number of stamps. Each one has pockets and a few tags. They are all very individual. I hope to be popping them in my etsy shop over the next few weeks.

Today I want to show you something else that is ew to me. I have joined a zoom class (hasn't everyone done one of these in the last few months!)  run by Phizzychic. Great name, great class. Its all about altered books. This month the theme was 'jungle'. We got an envelope of bits and pieces in the post and notes about how to use the actual envelope to create leaves etc, after all it was green!

These are the two double pages I created, there is a peep hole on page 2, can you spot what is peeping through?

Be back next week with something different. Happy crafting k x

Everything is Rosy - Bargain of the Week.

A Real Bargain

Everything is Rosy

£40.70 (reduced from £74.00)

Really pretty colours - Rose Gold, Melon Mambo and Night of Navy. You get stamps, matching dies, 2 lots of ribbon, designer paper, die cuts, shimmer paint and rose gold foil embellishments. Whats not to love....

The stamps.....

The whole kit....

The details.....

My shop link direct to the kit. Everything is Rosy or message me karen@krafting.co.uk if you would like to place an order.

Some samples.....

Happy Crafting k x

Todays bargain of the week.........

Its Tuesday again so I thought we would have another look at the clearance rack.

 Todays bargain makes these  fun mini cards and tags.

These little tags were made by the Paperedchef 

I love the watercolour pencils. Do you remember magic painting when you were a kid, well when you use an aqua painter or paintbrush on these watercolour pencils its very similar, the colours come to life. You don't have to wet the colouring but the water does smooth out the crayoned lines. 

Todays bargain is another tin full of goodies. This time it has a punch, an ink spot, a clear block for the stamps and 4 watercolour pencils.  Its £25.20 (reduced from £42)

If you would like to order your bargain tin of crafty goodies, check out my online store here or email me at karen@krafting.co.uk

Lets talk Bundles

Update Update Update

Whoo hoo the clearance rack has been updated. 

 Love a bargain

I thought I would show you some of the bargains on the clearance rack with a regular post about it starting today. And there are some real bargains there. This is my online shop link to the clearance rack here

Todays bargain of the week is a Christmas Tag mini kit. I know people aren't really thinking about Christmas at the moment but now is an ideal time to get started on the making of those cards and tags, you won't have time once the lockdown is lifted as we will all be out and about working and visiting friends. So now is a good time to start.

The Joy of Giving Tag Project Kit all comes in its own little tin. 

The poppy parade Stampin' spot is red. A real Christmas red. I have added this to my order which I am placing on Friday. If you would like to order a kit I will arrange with you to do a Zoom class so we can make this together. The kit is complete with a clear block for your stamps the only thing you need is your adhesive What a great saving nearly £20 off..

This is a picture os the tags made up from the instructions. The picture is from the demonstrator at Stampin' in the Meadows I think they look great.

 Each tag is folded in half so you can add 'to and from' on the reverse side.

Email me if you would like me to add a kit for you to my order. email
Happy crafting k x

Make It Monday

Make it Monday - Celebrate with cake - £43.50 - including postage

This week I have picked the stamp set and cards that have had the most views on my blog this year!
This blog post has had      views since I posted it which I find amazing.
The easy bit for me is that Stampin up do this as a lovely bundle. In this bundle you get the stamp set, note cards and envelopes, 2 ink pads and a clear block to put your stamps on to use them. A really great beginners bundle or for some one who enjoys #simplestamping

These are the 8 cards that I made. To see individual cards check out my post from the 19th February.

Please email me to place your order karen@krafting.co.uk

Golf and watercolour pencils

In the Country Club designer paper pack there is one sheet with line drawings

It is a double sided sheet with the colourful diamonds on the back.  You could make 12 cards with this sheet. Because of the small images it really does lend itself to the watercolour pencils.

You can click on the pictures and you will be taken to my online shop where there are more details about the colours included.

You colour with them as you would ordinary crayons then using an aqua painter of a paintbrush you can get rid of all the lines and blend the colours. Very relaxing.

My card

I have used all four of the different colours of green in the tree

Very satisfied with this card. If you want more details about Stampin'Up then please email me here

Golf..... Country Club designer paper

Today I have joined a Tic  Tac  Toe challenge over on The Joy of Sets blog
Below is the grid to choose from. I have chosen Texture, Fussy cut which you all know I love! and Designer Paper, of which I have a lot!!!

Some time ago a friend send me some of the Country Club designer paper that  I haven't cut into yet. I puzzled over it for quite a while before I could see how I could use it with the grid. Then I had a light bulb moment, actually when what I had out fell off my desk. .... I do think gravity is twice as strong in my craft space, everything seems to end up on the floor.

My project involved a lot of very small fussy cutting.....

This is the fussy cutting in detail.....


























This is the inside of the card. Another small strip from an alternative sheet of the designer paper.

Below is the link to this designer paper in my online shop where there are further pictures of each sheet. (click on the picture).

Make it Monday

This week I have gone for 'Positive Thoughts'. We are entering week 5 of the lockdown in our house. I didn't realise I could sit for quite so long and do nothing, its scary! There are some things which are now routine but other parts of the day are proving more difficult. I have found that just putting shoes on rather than spending the day in my slippers helps. What would be your top tips for this strange time?

Monday 13th April - Positive Thoughts - £25 including postage

It has a good ring and the images in the set are right up my street. I also like the the sentiments. Its too windy to be outside to take pictures today so they aren't photographed together, just the 4 individual cards

This first card is in my style, a bit grungy, lots of daubing, distressed edges etc. All a bit vintage.

For this second card I was looking for a splash of colour. Love these two purple shades. There is a little fussy cutting needed and I will tie the bow for you if needed!

 The third card in mono chrome as this paper was still on my desk from last week. The piece of sparkly ribbon just lifts the design, no need for a bow or knot with that pretty butterfly.

Lastly, a soft peachy card. The sentiment will suit some but not others. The embossed matt layer will be included. You will need to lightly sponge the raised areas. Finished with a pretty ribbon bow.

I hope you have enjoyed these makes. Email me to place your order karen@krafting.co.uk

In your parcel you will receive:-
The featured stamp set,
All the card, designer paper, ribbon and everything that you will need for the projects including envelopes.
A photograph of each card made up and a sheet of hints and tips for each card.
You will need to supply:-
Your own adhesive
your own blocks for the stamps
your own inks,
a finger dauber or sponge
scissors for fussy cutting.

Happy crafting. k x