Hi Everybody

Just to let you all know - Nicky is home from Hospital - tired but fine.

I will keep you all posted about how she is getting on as time goes by.

Lynn x

Joannas Card

London to Brighton Bike ride in aid of the British Heart Foundation

A neighbour of mine is cycling for the 1st time in the London to Brighton Bike ride this weekend. She is trying to raise money for the British Heart Foundation and has been practising for many weeks despite having 2 young children. Having sponsored her, I thought she might like this little card to say "Good Luck and that I was thinking of her during her ride".

I cut out the base card using Accent Essentials and used CDS to weld the two shapes together. I then layered the base card with pink gingham paper by Craft Creations. The pink gingham is my favourite paper........please Lynn could you get some more in for me at Flutterby's!! I then layered the card with green Bazzill Bling cardstock which I put through my Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dots folder. Using the Cricut Stretch Your Imagination cartridge I cut out this gorgeous bike with various bits of scrap Bazzill card. I computer generated the greeting and layered it on a scallop circle. Some white glittered flowers were punched out and Kaiser gems were adhered to the centre.

A fun card that could also be used for a child or grandchild who might receive their 1st bike for a birthday (what do you think Lynn!)

Joanna xx

Nicky is OK!!

Hi Everybody. Just wanted to let you all know that Nicky is OK - a bit sore, but that is to be expected.

I will keep you all up to date as time progresses.

Lynn xx

Fathers Day!!

Father's Day Card!!

I used the gorgeous Three Bugs in a Rug cardstock called Snips and Snails available at Flutterby Crafts. I simple love this paper as it is double sided, perfect for boys and great quality. The card was sooooo simple. I cut a star with my Cricut machine using George at 4 1/2" in the blue spotty paper and highlighted it with white pen. A small white circle was cut out and the text was computer generated which was adhered with foam pads. I then cut out a small green circle with Bazzill Bling card to co ordinate with the background paper. A glittered blue star was then cut out using the George cartridge again and layered onto foam pads with a blue button placed in the centre.

I thought this card would be suitable for Father's Day or a Dad's birthday.

I would love to see your creations using the Cricut machine. Just send an e-mail to Lynn or Tracy with a photo of your card or, take your card into the shop and I am sure they would like to add it to the site for us all to see.

Look forward to seeing some of your Cricut creations.

Joanna xx

Oh I Forgot

Forgot to mention that When Lynn came back from Edinburgh, She bought some yummy bling back for the bead shop. It is so Scrummy.

Beads that sparkle so much, you wont want to miss them.

Tracyxxx

Yay!!!!

What SUPERB! Timing, the New Penny Black stamps have just this second come into the shop!!!

Time to spend,spend spend,

You Had better be quick they sell out fast.

Tracyxxxxx

LOOK QUICK FOR THIS WEEKEND 5th and 6th JUNE

He he hee!!

The Boss is away and NIckys' gonna play!!!

I have hijacked the computer, and I have decided I am IN CHARGE NOW LOL!!!!!

SO whilst she is away we are gonna have double loyalty card points. And plenty of reductions, cause I want new stash in.

Look out for the green X (green cause its my favourite colour, and X cause oh! Boy Is she going to be!).

I am gonna do a special offer on all the 3 bugs in a rug papers. Which means if you buy all the sheets in one range, you will get two of the papers FREE!!!

I tortured Ruth, cause she is Lynns Goodie, Goodie employee, and made her agree to put some specials in on the bead shop too, HAH!!! She will have double points in there too.

There will be lots of other offers, so you gotta come see and........

oh quick I gotta go, shes coming!!

See you all friday and saturday. cause while the Boss is away we gotta play.!!!!!!!! Ha hA hA!!!!!
Love the NEW Boss Nicky and Ruth!!!!!

HE HEE!!!!

SHH!!! I am here and I am whisking Lynn off to Scotland tomorrow, and Nicky has cooked up a plan to be naughty whilst Lynn is away. So YOU MUST pop into the shop on Saturday or watch out for NIckys' newsletter.Tomorrow.

Gotta go Lynns Coming HE HEE!!!!

Tracyxxx

Good morning Everyone

I hope you had a lovely BAnk Holiday weekend, I had good reports from Lynn that the shops were mega busy.

Which Translates to:- we can afford another bottle of wine when I come up soon LOL!!

Don't forget to check out the latest workshops, If the kiddies are bored this half term remember the Kiddies club on Tuesday and Thursday of this week, we will take them off your hands for a couple of hours, and they will have loads of fun being creative.

Another reminder for all you budding JO Sonjas Fans out there, Sonnie Day will be in the shop with words of wisdom all day on Saturday - And yes I am sulking, I will miss it. Not due up till the Thursday after and even then I am being secreated off to Scotland for the weekend.

Take Care

Tracyx

Joannas Cricut card

Birthday Cake Shaped Card

A great excuse to make a card. Last Sunday my daughter needed to go to a 9 year old party, so this is what I made......

I used the Cricut Celebrations cartridge and the Design Software to weld the shape to create my base card. I used some Bazzill purple card for the front of the card layered with white glitter card for the icing. Lots of Kaiser gems used for the sprinkles on the icing!! The paper case was mounted on foam pads using the gorgeous Craft Creations gingham paper. I then cut some flowers out (forgotten which cartridge) and highlighted them with some more Kaiser gems. I then cut out a scallop and computer generated my greeting. Finally I added some ribbon bought last year at the Newbury Stamp Show and highlighted the cake with a white pen...

......hope you like!

Joanna x

Whats Happening at Flutterbys

I just wanted to remind you all that there is a beginners Jewellery day next Saturday (23rd May).

Ruth will be making a gorgeous bracelet. Katie will be helping you all to make a charm bracelet (loads of head pin turning!) and Lynn will be helping you all to make a lovely necklace and pair of earrings.

How good does that sound? There are still a couple of places left, so come and join us. For booking details Phone Flutterby Crafts on 01635 860900.

The following weekend (30th May) we will have Sonnie Day giving a free Jo Sonja painting demonstration.

Sonnie is about to become our painting teacher and to introduce her to you all she will be in the shop all day (10am til 4pm).

You will be able to see some of the stunning works that she has done and become inspired to have a go. We will also be revealing the details of the new workshops on this day. Do Not Miss It!!

Tracyxx

Another New in Stock

This time we have Decoupage,

This is no ordinary decoupage this is the new Foliart Pyramide Fairies decoupage.

OOH what a mouthful that is. and I was so tempted to say this M&S Decoupage. LOL!

This decoupage is so dainty and elegant looking. I don't think its going to be around to long.

Chat Soon

Tracyxx

P.S. Jet is due down again soon, so Lynn will be performing as Nanny of the decade again soon. She is growing up so fast, Lynn and Grant adore her, can't say I blame them she is a little poppet.

Happy Bird-day

Whoopdee do!

Just for you!!

Look at these scrummy papers , yummy!!

Happy bird-day collection, these are just a couple you just have to check out the rest of the collection.

Leave some for me, I will be up in JUNE. Wow these are beautiful and amazing quality. They are more like cardstock so great for all those folding projects.

Back tomorrow with more sneaky peeks.

Tracyx

WOW!!!

Just Look at these gorgeous creations sent in by Kirsty, Aren't they just beautiful.

Well Done Kirsty they are FAB!!

Lynn has had lots of new items in this week, from Peel-offs, Basic grey Marrakesh and Porcelain paper collections, Foliart Pyramaid Fairies, and Tim Holtz distress inks. So pop in to check them out.

We still have a couple of places available on the jewellery workshop this weekend too. So why not treat yourself to a day of fun.

Tracy xx

SSSSHHH!

Don't tell Lynn I told you, but whilst we were on the phone today; she let slip she had just got a delivery in from Craft time, amongst which were some acrylic flowers that quite a few of the customers have been asking about. So pop in and look at the lovely new stash.

TracyXXXX

Dah Dah Dah e Dum

Dah dah Dah Dah de dum dum de dum. Get it! Its the Wedding March. Well it is in my head.



And What better way to celebrate forthcoming nuptials than getting into the making of your own Wedding Stationery.



Why not pop into the shop or check out the online shop at the new wedding stationery collections we have in.
http://www.flutterbycrafts.co.uk/Products_-_Wedding_Stationery.asp

If you need a bit of advice why not take advantage of our advisory consultation service, make an appointment to speak to either Catherine or Katie Who would only be to happy to help to discuss what you need. Ask for Costing when you pop in or call 01635 860900.

Oh Don't Forget.

Beginners Jewellery Workshop
Saturday 23rd May 10am - 4pm.

Ever Fancied trying your hand at Jewellery Making?
Why not book yourself into this all day workshop.
You will learn all the basic skills needed to get you up and running; and take away not one, not two, but THREE completed projects.
You will be in the capable hands of Lynn, Ruth and Katie who will guide and instruct you through three fun projects.
What are you waiting for?
We will supply all the materials needed, you get to choose your colour scheme.
All you need to do is book your slot, bring yourself, a light lunch and enjoy!
For the full day and three complete workshops the cost is only £40.00
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Contact Flutterby Crafts on 01635 860900
or call into the shop

New IN!!!!

Hi Everyone!!

I have just had the e-mail from Lynn to let me know that all the Scrummy Yummy!! Wedding Stationery Supplies are in. So I am frantically adding to the online shop as I type. LOL!!

I have added so much already and there is oodles left to do.

Also she had some Bugs in a rug papers arrive, but Lynn is not letting me know about them as I told everyone about the Tilda Papers and they did not last long. (But I know they are in a little bird told me, and they are so lush! So go get them before they are gone, but leave me some OKAY!!)

AS for the Challenge well that went down like a lead balloon with you guys, so for now it is back to the old way of me posting work I am shown every now and then.

But just to get everyones Juices flowing I Would like to see some projects made for Fathers Day.

Hopefully I will get the girls in the shop to take photos of their creations as they go and pop them on here.

So what else is happening, Workshops all week as shown in the right hand panel.

Tracyxx

Okay, Here we go.

Hi ladies tis only I.

After a rather dissapointing result in the search for a Design Team, We figured maybe you're shy or this is not what you want.

So What would you like us to be doing on your behalf. All suggestions are appreciated and welcome.

Would you like to see whats new in the shop? Just as it is now? Or just To send in projects you have made using purchases from us and are really proud of, so that we can share them with everyone.

See the little comment Higlighted purple below this message. click on that and a window will pop up, so you can let us know. Just follow the instructions.

Tracyx

A whole day of Dazzling Blingy Beads

Beginners Jewellery Workshop
Saturday 23rd May 10am - 4pm.

Ever Fancied trying your hand at Jewellery Making?

Why not book yourself into this all day workshop.

You will learn all the basic skills needed to get you up and running; and take away not one, not two, but THREE completed projects.

You will be in the capable hands of Lynn, Ruth and Katie who will guide and instruct you through three fun projects.

What are you waiting for?

We will supply all the materials needed, you get to choose your colour scheme.
All you need to do is book your slot, bring yourself, a light lunch and enjoy!
For the full day and three complete workshops the cost is only £40.00
Book early to avoid disappointment.

Contact Flutterby Crafts on 01635 860900

Tutorial for you!

Okay Step 1) Take a piece of 12" x 12" and cut to 21.5cm tall x 30cm wide

2) turn over the cardstock , then across the width with a pencil measure and mark score lines but do not score yet at 6cm. 12cm, 18cm, and 24cm.

3) On the middle panel find the midway point of the width at the top and measure down 5cm from the top and do the same at the bottom; up. This is shown in the photo below the centre black dots. (I have also marked the side of the panel at this measurement just to help me keep straight). From the centre dot measure out 5.25cm either side top and bottom and draw a line.

Join the two sides together so you now have a rectangle.

4) With a craft knife cut as shown in the photo below on both sides (marked with the black dotted line).

5) Now score your previously marked panel lines, do not score into the rectangle. Fold as Shown.

Decorate as desired, I have used Kate Knight Papers and decoupage from Trimcraft - But you can adapt to use any of the scrummy papers and embellishments available at Flutterby Crafts.

Imagine the Tilda papers and penny black stamps, Lush!! Once you have made the card once you can change the centre shape.

The Finished card fits into a Dl envelope.

Tracyxxx

I just need to do a quick bit of boasting. Who has got a gorgeous granddaughter? I just love this photo of Jet, taken early one morning. I cannot help but smile every time I look at this. I have also got some lovely photos of her at Blue Reef the other week. I will get them posted soon.

Have a good weekend. Lynn x

shhh! don't let Tracy know.....

Shhhhh! Don't let Tracy know that I am posting on the blog! I just wanted to show off the box that I decorated for my Mum and Dad for their birthday.

I painted the box using the JoSonjas acryllic paints mixed with a bit of texture paints to give it..... well....... a textured finish. I then used some of the Tilda papers to and some ribbon to decorate it. When I had finished I gave it a good covering of JoSonja matt varnish to protect it.

I then made some index cards, one for each month of the year.

Mum and Dad have just had their garden re-landscaped, so they are have just started planting out the new garden. I thought it would be a good idea for them to keep a record of the work that they are doing so they will know what to change or to keep for next year.

To finish the present I brought some packets of seeds, one for each month and put them with the appropriate month index card.

They seemed very pleased with the gift.

Have a good weekend.

Lynn x

Been Busy

Sorry; No pictures to show at the moment, We have been so busy behind the scenes organising workshops and adding to the website. We promise we will be back with you As soon as possible.

We would love to see some of your projects you have made from your purchases at Flutterby.

Just e-mail them to tracywatkiss_1@hotmail.com and she will post hem here.

Speak soon
Tracyxx

Sending You all Special easter wishes!!

Hello everyone and Happy Easter for next weekend from all at Flutterby.


As usual Joanna has come up trumps with the Cricut to produce this lovely card.

Easter Card

For this card I used the Cricut George and Basic shapes cartridge and the Design Software to create my base card. I decided to use the gorgeous coordinating Craft Creations paper for the front of the card. I cut 3 eggs from the Doodlecharms cartridge and welded them to 2 rectangles to make a frame for the eggs. I then cut eggstra eggs and layered them with foam pads. I don't know why this card took me so long to make because it looks so simple now I am writing down the instructions!!!!

My new toy is my Woodware trimmer. As I could not find any coordinating ribbon to go with the paper I used my scallop cutter on the trimmer to make a ribbon effect for the top and bottom of the card. I threaded the paper ribbon through my label and computer generated the greeting. Finally I added punched flowers and Kaiser gems.

I was well chuffed with this card, firstly, as it was a challenge to weld everything together and secondly, it was the first time I had tried the ribbon technique using with my Woodware trimmer. - Joanna

Till next Time

Tracyxx

Good Morning!

I hope you are all looking forward to your weekend. I know I am. It is the first weekend this year where I am not Demonstrating. Woo Hoo!!

Dale keeps asking me what I want to do! He did look at me funny when I said visit Flutterby, cant think why.

Any way todays post is another Delish card from the very talented Joanna.

Elephant Shaped Card

"This is my favourite and does not only need to be for a child's birthday. The inside could say "sending tons of love" etc. Two elephant shapes were welded together using the Cricut Design Studio (CDS) and the Cricut Zoobaloo cartridge. One elephant shape was cut in pink Bazzill Bling cardstock in shadow function and then in pink gingham with the Craft Creations paper on normal function. To cut the ears and trunk I used the shift function and ran the pink cardstock through my Cuttlebug with the bubbles embossing folder. Wobbly eyes, pink ribbon. Kaiser Kraft flowers and gems were added. Some detail was added around the edges to highlight in a black pen. Great easy card to make and I can't wait to send this off to my friends little girl." - Joanna

Laters Tracyxxx

Good Morning!

Its a glorious morning, here in Plymouth, Whats it like where you are?

I managed to make a card yesterday to show you all.

Here it is. All the Products are available in Flutterby NOW!

The Whole card is assembled with products I bought at Flutterby Crafts, Whilst up there last week.
The Yummy papers are double sided and from the Company Tilda - Springtime, (now this is not the little girl Tilda from the magnolia stamps, that is a whole separate company.) The brad is also from this range.
The Stamp is of Course Embrace from Penny Black, Kaiser flowers and pearls, a silver charm from Flutterbys bead shop. and all stuck together using the fabulous ATG gun. I did sneak in a labels nestie shape too. Coloured in with Sakura Metallics (flutterbys also stock these) to give a nice shiny ellie.

Laters Tracyxxx

Joannas' Cute Duck

Joanna Has been working the cricut again.

Just look at what she has been upto lately.

"Firstly I cut and welded 2 duck shapes on my Cricut Design Studio (CDS) using the Cricut New Arrivals cartridge in green Bazzill Bling cardstock. I then layered one duck shape in the Craft Creations green gincham paper. Some wobbly eyes, Kaiser Kraft flowers and gems were added. I found some ribbon in my very messy ribbon drawer and there you have a cute and very simple shaped card." - Joanna

Back tomorrow with another.

Tracyxx

Design Team Call!!

As of Wednesday May 6th we are hoping to relaunch our Weekly Challenge on the Flutterby Blog.

So we are Looking for a new design team. So if you are interested and a regular Customer or visitor to Flutterby Crafts we would love to hear from you.

Please send some examples of your work to Tracy at tracywatkiss_1@hotmail.com, stating why you would like to be considered.

The DT will be notified by the 27th April that they are successful and What the first Challenge will be.

We are looking for various techniques - not just stamping.

Laters

Tracyxx

Clocks Went Forward!

Did you remember to put your Clocks forward last night?

I did not and had the Michael taken out of me as I was informed I had over slept and technically I had not. LOL!!

Any How, for those that came along yesterday to the big tool event we thank you for your support.

For those that did not come, where were you? You missed some amazing information on how to use your cricut machines with the design studio to the best of their ability. Joanna had some amazing samples and Knowledge of the machines.

Tracy was Playing nicely and Nicky was making the most adorable little notebooks with the new Bind it all.

Over the next few days we will be adding projects for you to view.

First up is Joannas' little plane, How adorable for any little boys card or for someone emigrating or going on a long vacation.




For this card Joanna had to dangle the aeroplane with an acetate strip as it would not stand as a shaped card on it's own. The aeroplane was cut out and layered using Craft Creations blue gingham paper. Bazzill cardstock was used for the layers and the clouds were cut using white glitter paper. The star background paper was also Craft Creations paper and I added some clouds using a stamp from my stash. I added detail using a black and white pen.

Now Isn't that clever.

Talk soon

Tracyxxx

Goodies galore!

Okay I give up!! I surrender!!!

Lynn, Nicky, Ruth and I have been unpacking boxes, weighing, filling bags, pricing and moving displays around all week. (we even had Grant helping in the evenings).

It has been a manic week at Flutterby this week. So many deliveries. So many new goodies.

We have Just Tracys range of stamps in - the cutest Baby Dinosaurs, and Bonny Baby Stamps.

We have Penny Black Stamps in.

We have the new Scrummy Tilda papers and embellishments (I have nabbed some of these already LOL)!!

We have some new large beads in.

We have the New TOHO seed beads in - absolutely gorg!

We have also had in new parchment pricking and embossing stencils.

And We now have Beadalon.

Everything is in the shop and ready and waiting for you.

So come on in and enjoy a craft splurge with us.

Do not Forget today is the day to come in and talk about the Big tools.

We are there to help you discuss and explore the:-

Cricut Expression, Cricut Create, Cricut jukebox and design studio.

Cuttlebug.

The new pink bind it all or any other advice you need.