Party Time Cling Stamps

Flutterby Crafts have a range of Cling Stamps by Trimcraft in the shop or online HERE. They are a range of brand new cling stamps from Helz Cuppleditch, the artist who brought us Pepper & Friends.

There are twelve new characters in the cling collection including pandas, puppies, kittens, fairies, rabbits and a family of bears. Every image has been hand drawn by Helz and she’s added little extras in every pack.

When I first looked at this card I thought the banners for the background were papers but NO, they have been stamped and beautifully coloured using ProMarkers by Nicky....she is amazing, don't you think?

What I like about this stamp set is that the packaging gives you a coloured impression as a colouring guide!

Saturday Crop

Just a reminder that on Saturday, 26th March, it's time to sort out your photo's and join Catherine in the Playroom for another session of SATURDAY CROP.

Catherine, is building up her Scrapbook album which includes her daughter, who is the youngest member of family, but is growing up so fast. Here, is a peep at her latest Scrapbook page 'YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE'. Apart from the adorable photo, Catherine has added lots of dimension and texture to the page by using chipboard letters, ribbon , flowers, flat backed pears and doodling.

If you are new to scrapbooking and would like to learn techniques on how to create a Scrapbook page, we would love to see you. However, if you are already a Scrapbooker, and would like to set a few crafting hours aside for yourself, the SATURDAY CROP is the perfect opportunity to join other crafters and exchange ideas.

Also, on 26 March in the Bead Shop, Ruth will be available for those of you who want help with your jewellery projects at the JEWELLERY DROP-IN.

Fizzy Moon Stamps - New Addition

Here Nicky has made yet another gorgeous card using FIZZY MOON STAMPS by Trimcraft. She has used the NEW ADDITION Clear Stamp which was also featured in a previous blog post, here.

The image has been stamped on a die cut circle and coloured at the edges. Nicky, has beautifully coloured the image using her ProMarkers, in some non traditional colours for a baby card.

The back ground papers are from the First Edition Paper Pack - ANIMAL ANTICS found in the shop or on-line here.

....and more Roses

I love these roses they just make such an adorable embellishment. They are so easy to make, just by using the right type of flower punch, some double sided paper and then curled to give this lovely effect.

The roses have been adhered onto some smooth embossed cardstock which has been placed in a heart embossing folder to give this lovely delicate background.

In this project the embossing folder is by Crafts-Too and is available in the shop.

Bottle Tag - Fizzy Moon

This simple bottle tag would make a lovely personalised touch to accompany a bottle of wine as a gift.....don't you think?

Nicky has made this stunning rose using a flower punch with some patterned paper.

Here, she has used the Fizzy Moon Clear Stamp 'Let's Celebrate' coloured in using her ProMarker pens.

If you would like to buy on-line any of these products, with a couple of clicks and you can see our stock of Fizzy Moon Paper Packs here and our stock of Fizzy Moon clear stamps here.

Fizzy Moon - 'Wish Upon a Star'

Fizzy Moon clear stamps by Trimcraft are adorable and they are available in the shop or online here.

Nicky has stamped this cute 'Wish Upon A Star' stamp onto a die cut circle and inked up the embossed edges.

On this occasion, Nicky has coloured the image using her watercolour pencils on some watercolour card instead of her ProMarkers.

The sentiment 'It's A Boy' has been cut using the Cricut machine which is available for use in 'The Playroom' and then layered with Fizzy Moon papers from the Paper Pads found here.

This stamp and paper pad from the Fizzy Moon collection is perfect for your baby celebrations cardmaking and scrapbook projects.

Wedding Corner

Well, after seeing Lynn announce here on the blog that the girls had been working on a new layout for the Wedding Corner I couldn't wait to take some photos for you all to see.........

There are racks and racks of embellishment goodies for all your Wedding Stationary requirements. In fact between you and me I can see Lynn expanding this area!!!

The dedicated Wedding Corner is perfect for those of you planning to get married and want to make your own wedding stationery at a fraction of the price with your personal touch. Here is a display of cards that have been made by Catherine, our wedding Co-ordinator, to help you with some ideas on planning your wedding stationary.

There are heaps of rhinestone pearl embellishments and buckles which can be used to simply decorate your invitations and favour boxes.

There are jewels, butterflies, ribbons, raffia and a huge range of flowers not only for your wedding but they can be used for birthdays, anniversaries or for any special occasion.

There are these adorable gift bags in the most delicious colours which can be decorated to suit any celebration.

And finally lots of gold, silver, white and cream embellishments, displayed in rows for you to see at a glance.

So come and take a look and pop in and see Catherine to discuss your ideas. However, if you are not local you may want to view our on-line shop where there is a Wedding section at The Mulberry Bush.

New Wedding Corner

I cannot wait for Joanna to see the new layout. Hopefully she will get some good pictures to put on the blog.

The new Wedding Corner is look gorgeous and the Peel-off table is fantastic! Thank you GC for the carpentery and the Girls for sorting it.

Everybody that has seen it has been very complimentary!!

Come and have a peek, it is worth it.

Lynn x

Buttons galore!

Just arrived in the shop, oodles of yummy buttons. Feast your eyes on these......

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

...... I love them all but #6 are MY FAVOURITE!

#6

Which set of buttons is your favourite?

What a busy time!

Well, it has been a manic few weeks (for a change!!).

Last week we were at the trade show picking new goodies to keep you ladies (and gents) crafting. Seen some good stuff and it will be filtering through over the coming weeks.

Had a HUGE delivery of glass and wood today, together with some devine piggy banks, teddy bear banks and wellies. Can not wait to have a decorate of those!!

Tomorrow we are due to get a delivery of stickers from a new company. We choose some lovely ones for the boys. No excuse now, they are going to get some good cards.

Because of all the new bits and pieces, we are having a shuffle around - if you came in today, I do apologise for the chaos. Will all be sorted tomorrow and we can unveil our new wedding corner - so if you know someone who is getting married.........

Anyway, come and see what we have got!!

Lynn xx

Fizzy Moon Stamps by Trimcraft

Nicky has made this adorable 'It's a Girl' card using one of the Fizzy Moon clear stamps by Trimcraft which are selling out as fast as we order them into the shop.....so, so, popular!

She has coloured the stamp using her ProMarkers and layered the card with First Edition - Sweet Owl papers. The Sweet Owl Paper Pad comes in C6, 8x8 and 12x12 with glitter effects, which are double sided prints. If you pop over to the on-line shop you will see a huge range of gorgeous First Edition Paper Pads and more detail is given on the individual paper pad designs.

Nicky has cut the 'It's a Girl' sentiment using the Cricut die cutting machine which is available during workshops and for hire in the playroom.

If you would like this gorgeous Fizzy Moon Clear Stamp called New Addition you can buy it in the shop here or at our on-line shop here.

ProMarker Challenge Club

Congratulations go to Teresa Butler for her lovely 'Thanks' card, below who was last months Flutterby Crafts winner of the ProMarker Challenge. She won a set of Personal Impression stamps and a paper pack for her card entry.

This month Nicky Hayden set the challenge for the ladies to use their ProMarkers on a 'Celebration card which had to include a handmade embellishment'.

Here are a few of the entries..........

Entry #1

Entry #2

Entry #3

Entry #4

Entry #5

Entry #6

Now, it's time to vote for your favourite 'Celebration card with handmade embellishment' by leaving a comment below including the number to identify the card or, for you to vote when you are next in the shop.

The next ProMarker Club is on the 5th March.

Beaded Flower Broach

This beautiful broach has been made by Ruth in the beading shop. Here below, are the bits and pieces that were used. The items cost pennies and lots of beading bits left over to make another one!

If you would like to make this broach, why don't you book yourself onto one of the Jewellery workshops, when Ruth and Lynn will be showing you in the next few weeks, how to make this adorable broach. Of course, you may want to choose your own colours for a different look!

Workshops on Saturday!

Just a little reminder that there are not 1, but 2 workshops on this weekend...........so you can pick and choose which one suits you.

We have Ruth in the Beading shop running the Jewellery Drop In (click here) and Catherine in the Playroom running the NEW Saturday Crop (click here).

See you there!

Paper Roses

Nicky is on a creative roll and there is no stopping her at the moment. But, who can blame her with the heaps of new papers, stamps, punches and embellishments arriving in the shop daily.

Firstly, there are FIVE lovely 6 x 6 Paper Stacks by K & Co that have arrived and can be purchased here at Flutterby Crafts or at our on-line shop here.

Secondly, there is the arrival of Fizzy Moon Clear Stamps which are so, so cute. Nicky has used the 'Let's Celebrate' clear stamp on this card, which she has coloured beautifully with ProMarkers.

This week Nicky and Lynn have been running workshops on how to make these stunning paper roses.

This rose was created using the K & Co. paper, a flower punch and the Melt Art Melting Pot with Ultra Thick Embossing powder to give an amazing shine to the rose.

The card has been edged with a small heart punch from Tonic Studios Paper Punches.

I am sure you will agree with me, that this beautiful card designed by Nicky has so many inspirational ideas, that you could incorporate into your own projects.

Special thanks to Nicky, for her fantastic workshop on paper roses which I attended last Tuesday evening.