Polystyrene decorated Rose Heart

This adorable polystyrene decorated heart has been designed by Catherine Inglis.  This would make a lovely gift for a bridesmaid to carry at a wedding.  It could be used to decorate the Wedding Reception or just as a home décor decoration. 

Catherine has used Jo Sonja's paints and medium on the polystyrene together with Jo Sonja's décor crackle to give texture.

She has simply inserted the paper rose buds into the polystyrene, added some flat backed pearls and tied some organza white ribbon at the top.

This versatile lightweight polystyrene heart is available in width 13.5cm 
for all kinds of craft projects.

Please check out on-line our selection of polystyrene shapes.

Well the weather is not of the season - so neither is the stock!!!

Oh, how sad are we - our first foray into Christmas has arrived!  But they are so gorgeous, a must have!! And here is a quick peek..............

just a sample..............

of one or two of them..........

and all in stock............along with.....

...the papers!!

Quick, come and get them.

See you soon.  Lynn x

You've been friends - Scrapbook Page

Catherine Inglis has designed this Scrapbook Page around a gorgeous photo of Max (her son) and his best friend Harrison.

 Catherine has used Kaisercraft papers from the Magnolia Grove Collection.  The scrapbook pages are double sided and she has used the reverse side of pages from the collection.

Here Catherine has used the acrylic Time stamp from Kanban.  She has printed her journalling onto coordinating card and cut strips of various lengths to add interest.  I love the tape measure ribbon which can be found in our bricks and mortar shop.

Here she has used the gorgeous Kaisercraft Rub On Word Transfers - LAUGH  which is available on-line at The Mulberry Bush.

Catherine has printed the photo of the 2 boys onto Core'dinations cardstock which gives it a look of canvas.

Come and join like minded crafters at this weeks workshop....

Scrapbooking with Catherine 

Tuesday, 17th July - 7.00 pm -9.00 pm

Newsletter - July 2012

Meet our very own star! Well done, Nicky.

Hi Everybody Now, before I start, I know that this is going to be a long newsletter so you had better get a cup of tea and put your feet up. Ready?  Then let me begin.........Who amongst you like the Creative Stamping magazine?  If you have not yet read it and you are a stamper, you need to check it out.  If you like it already, then you will especially love this quarters issue because it is featuring our very own star, Nicky!!  Not only were FOUR of her card designs selected for a two-page spread inside the magazine, but ONE was selected for the front cover!! The cards are designed around the set of free stamps that come with the magazine and Nicky has done a stunning of job with them - as we would expect!! Well done, Nicky we are proud of you!! The next thing I am going to talk about is something very serious.  Earlier this week I was walking my dogs on the park and someone asked me if I was closing the shop.  It's alright, don't go into heart failure, because it is not true - but it did make me realise how easily rumours can get around and grow.  I know that some of you have heard what is about to happen to the bead shop, now I am going to tell the rest of you. As most of you know, we started 8 years ago, just with cardmaking supplies, in the tiny little wooden building that is up on staddle stones.   Over the years we have moved things around - taking the workshop upstairs, moving the paper to the bigger shop, expanding from cardmaking to scrapbooking to beads, wool and home decor. Well, now the time has come for us to make our next move!! As time has gone on I have found it very difficult to keep spreading myself between the two shops and the workshop.  Also over the past few years I have been relying heavily on Ruth to keep the Bead & Wool shop together, but now Ruth has decided that she would like to retire.  Also the wool has not quite hit the market that we thought was out there.  So, rather than try to carry on the way that we have been, I have made the decision to take a limited supply of the beads over to the main shop and to gradually sell off the wool. The Bead & Wool shop will close it's doors on Saturday 28th July and until then there is a sale on all beads, findings and wool - so if you want to get some, come now!! Watch out for the movement in the big shop over the coming weeks, we will be changing things around to make room for the beads and bits. There, let that be the end of all bad rumours - I cannot believe I wrote so much about one subject!! I think if I did anything with the paper shop there would be an uproar from you crafters and the local Brides. Cate has been working so hard this spring and summer.  It seems that all her weddings (sorry Brides, they are HER weddings not YOURS!!) are happening at once and she is busy getting all the table plans made before she disappears on holiday. Also, if any of you fancy a tea party take a look at PinkTeaParties. Leanne is based in Woolhampton and Cate makes all the stationery for her.  Lovely lady.  I fancy a tea party!! It was good to see so many of you at the Art Stamp show last weekend.  We had great fun running the Hubby Corner - our 3rd year and the Hubbies are getting used to coming to see us!!  I hope you all became inspired to have some fun with your crafting. I had great fun with my workshops and we decorated some beautiful boxes. This box is decorated using the crackles with iridescent paint and it is so cute. Nicky helped some lovely ladies to play with their Promarker pens and they had a grand time decorating tins. This one has been decorated as a holiday fund tin - perhaps Nicky is hoping it will encourage the sun to come out. Now, talking of the Art Stamp Show makes me think that it will soon be time for the NEC coach trip in November - I understand that it is on the 2nd weekend.  I will be running it.  If you are interested, details will be out in the middle of August.  If you want me to email you the details as soon as I have finalised them - then email me on lynn@flutterbycrafts.co.uk and I will get the information out to you. Scary that we are getting that late into the year already.  Let us hope for an Indian Summer - it will make us all feel better before the winter hits us!! What else have I got to say?  Oh, yes, I have had a wonderful couple of weeks with my visitor from Australia.  Unfortunately my return from her workshop in Wakefield was tinged by sadness, because we lost our oldest Lab - Kip - the day after I came back (he was old and it was not unexpected, poor soul!).  Bless her, Vicki worked so hard teaching me to paint.  I think she realises that I will never be a natural, but I will be practising and trying very hard.  I had so much fun and I have come home with a couple of lovely pieces that will sit beautifully in my new house. This is a picture of my Pansy Box, I am very proud of it. That is the other thing.....we have sold the house, watch this space for details of the move (please keep fingers crossed that it all goes well!).  GC & I are sooo excited. Well, I think that is that for now.  I hope you all have a good summer holiday and that the weather picks up for you and the kids. With best wishes from Lynn and the Girls.

Painting and Home Décor Workshops

Have you booked yourself onto this weekends workshops? 

If not, why not treat yourself, you will be sure to enjoy yourself.

Telephone 01635 860900 for more detail.

Nicky Hayden's cards in Creative Stamping Magazine

Well done, Nicky - FOUR cards featured in this quarters copy of Creative Stamping magazine. We have just received the latest issues. If you have your copy booked, it is under the counter - if not, be quick they will go fast!! 

Here is our local superstar.....Nicky Hayden's work has been published, maybe you will bet a signed copy if you collect from the shop!

Kanban - Vespa Frames

For this stepper card Nicky Hayden has used elements from the Kanban Die Cut Vespa Frames available in the shop or on-line at The Mulberry Bush where we stock a large collection.

The Vespa Frames by Kanban come as A4 Sheets of Card packed with printed frames and assorted elements. These are all die cut for easy use and will press out of the sheet but, for optimum neatness, run a sharp knife along the cut to slice through the notches.  

Nicky has used A4 (240gsm) Gingham patterned card for the stepper shape base and some coordinating lilac lace, available from the shop.

A spray of mixed flowers is always a great addition to a card.

The die cut sentiment is included in the set of Kanban Vespa Frames and the colours coordinate beautifully with the added embellishments.

The stunning butterfly card topper is hidden behind an acetate dome which is also printed with the same image.  It's was very difficult to take a close up photo but, please feel free to drop into the shop and take a look at the original card.

A close up showing you the detail and gorgeous die cut printed lilac frame.

These Kanban Vespa Frames can be simply used on their own for a quick card but as you can see Nicky has taken the card to another level using the stepper shape for interest and  chosen some lovely embellishments to make this into a stunning card.

Decorative Pansy Wooden Painted Box

Here I am again, with a reminder of the workshops coming up this week.......

I would like to draw your attention to 'Painting with Liz' on Saturday followed by 'Home Décor with Lynn and Liz....a real treat for you painting enthusiasts.

As you know, Lynn has been in hiding over the past few weeks. She has been attending some workshops run by the wonderful Vicki Nicholson from Australia who has been teaching various painting techniques using Jo Sonja's paints and mediums on wood, glass and other surfaces, up and down the country.  

So, drum roll........below is one of the projects that Lynn has recently been working on. 

Gorgeous decorated Pansy wooden painted box using vibrant Jo Sonja's paints and mediums.

Lynn has added some flat backed rhinestones onto the lid of the box.

Very impressive!  You, also can learn this technique when you come to some of the workshops held by Lynn and Liz.

Keep a look out here on the blog and on facebook for more projects by Lynn.

Please check out our wooden items on-line at The Mulberry Bush or in the Flutterby Crafts shop.

For more details and to arrange a workshop booking this week, please call into the shop or 

telephone 01635 860900.

Art Stamp Show Weekend

Well, what a weekend is coming up!!

Nicky and I will be at the Art Stamp show on Saturday.  We will have a small table and we will be running the 'Hubby Corner' on the first floor.

Nicky wil be running her Promarker Club at lunchtime tomorrow.  She will be showcasing the new images that are being published with the Creative Stamping magazine that is due out next week.  Nicky is having 3 or 4 cards published in the magazine and you might well see them on show.

I will be running a workshop each morning and this is what we will be making:

If you fancy having a go, have a word with Tracy when you arrive at the show in the morning.

Now, remember that the shop will be open on Saturday, as normal.  Catherine, Bethany and Ruth will have the kettle on and will look foward to seeing you all.  Also, just a quick reminder that there is 30% off of everything in the Bead & Wool shop and, knowing Catherine, while I am away there will be TRIPLE loyalty points on offer in the papershop!!!! 

Have a good weekend and make the most of the miserable weather to catch up on the crafting.

Lynn xx

Artstamps Show at Newbury Racecourse

Newbury

When:
7th & 8th July 2012

Where:The Grandstand, Newbury Racecourse

Tickets:Adults £4.50, Children (12-16yrs) £2.80, Family (2 2) £11.80
2-day tickets: Adults £7.65, Children £4.80, Family (2 2) £20.00

Parking:There is ample FREE parking at The Racecourse

Accommodation:Tourist Information Office, tel 44 (0)1635 30267

**** Workshops **** 

 Lynn Courteney of Flutterby Crafts

will be running Workshops using Jo Sonjas paints

on both Days of the show,

 at 11am-12.30 Crackle Box £10.00 per person.

Nicky Hayden of Flutterby Crafts

will be running a Promarker Workshop on the Saturday of the show

from 12.45 till 2.15pm

£6.00 per person

More details to follow

**********

Book on the day or pre-book using the e-mail below:

To book your place e-mail Tracy at artstampsworkshops@hotmail.co.uk

Sailing Compilation stamp by Inkwell

Here is another card by Nicky Hayden using the popular Inkwell stamp - Sailing Compilation which is now back in stock at Flutterby Crafts or available on-line at The Mulberry Bush.

Nicky is our colouring expert and can bring any stamp to life using watercolour pencils, Promarkers and Flexmarkers.  For this particular card she has coloured the stamped image with Promarkers.

If you would like to join Nicky and share her expertise, why not come along to one of her Cardmaking and Colouring in workshops.  Pop into the shop and have a chat to her about her workshops.  

There are lots of inspirational cards on display around the shop and Nicky will be only too happy to chat to you and explain what products she uses to create her card.

If you would like to see Nicky's personal blog Nicky's Colouring in.....again! you can take a look at what she does when she is not working in the shop!

Beach Huts using Inkwell stamps for DAD

Here is a stamp set by Inkwell - Sailing Compilation that Nicky Hayden has used for this card.  This adorable stamp set went flying out of the door went it first came into the shop.

You will be glad to hear that it is now back in stock at Flutterby Crafts or available 

on-line at The Mulberry Bush.

I love the knot she has made herself to make a perfect embellishment for the card.

Nicky has used her promarkers to colour in the stamped images and made her own background paper to bring the whole card together.

She has used her Cricut to cut out 'Dad' to personalise the card.  Those chunky buttons add extra dimension too with the cut out images layered using foam dots.

If you are interested in cardmaking and would like to learn about colouring in with your Promarkers or Flexmarker pens, please take a look at our Workshop brochure and perhaps come along to one of Nicky's workshops.

She would love to see you.