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February 2016 Crafter’s Companion has announced the exciting news that it is set to make Hochanda, The Home of Crafts, Hobbies and Arts, its new TV shopping home. The craft company will make the big move on March 3rd, celebrating with lots of new products launching across a mammoth 100 live hours airing throughout March. As part of the celebrations of the new partnership, Sara Davies will be exclusively unveiling the latest range in her Signature Collection in a huge Crafter’s Companion week-long takeover event. Throughout March crafters will be able to see new machines, Die’sire die collections, Debbie Shore...

I wanted to share a bit of exciting news with you (you may have seen it on my Facebook page)... I'm absolutely thrilled to have won the 'Best New Papercrafting Collection' award at the recent British Craft Awards 2016 ceremony at the NEC in Birmingham! I have absolutely loved designing the ranges in my Signature Collection, and it's all very personal to me which makes this award really special. There was a big awards ceremony this past Sunday night just after the show. They even had a magician there which was really fun! They had a raffle there...

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I am so excited about the Spectrum Noir AquaBlend pencils launching this week! I've been colouring away, and thought you might like to see a few of the things I've been working on (and see the pencils in action) :) The high pigment in these pencils is amazing and because of this they give an intense true colour. The colour goes down so smoothly when dry, and although the colours are intense, a more softer transparent colour is easily achieved when blended with a little more water. They blended beautifully, so easy to work with! For anyone wanting...

We’re back with more inspiration from our Downton Abbey papercrafting range for you today! Use the embossing folders to create amazing backgrounds on your projects. Mix and match the printed papers from the CD. Use the dies to add detail to your projects. Stamp and colour the images as a focal point of your card. Use the beautiful toppers with your dies for great results. Today we’re showing you a few ideas from our talented design team. Aren’t they all fabulous? See the complete Downton Abbey Collection here...

Today we have a tutorial from Lori showing you how to create this gorgeous little sweet treat box! Wouldn't these be great as wedding favours? Follow Lori's instructions below to create some yourself! Crafter's Companion Supplies: InLinkz.com Other Supplies: VersaMark Ink Pad, White Embossing Powder, Anti-static Pouch, Baker's Twine Black Rhinestone, Dimensional Foam Adhesive, Heat Embossing Gun, Die cutting/Embossing Machine   Step 1...

I've made a quick video to get you in the mood for making cards with a spring theme! I've used purple on this card, but you could make a whole set of cards for someone and do each one in a different colour - that would be such a lovely gift! If you've missed any of the tutorials I've shared for my entire Signature Collection, you can see them all here! Supplies: InLinkz.com And here's the video tutorial: What do you think? What have you made using this collection? Do share pictures...

The brand new Textures Elements collection is now available on our website! The eight new embossing folders are 8”x8” in size and are the perfect way to add extra dimension and texture to your crafty projects. Suitable for all sorts of occasions throughout the year, you can make cards or other crafty projects for females and males, young and old with this collection! To complement the range, the collection also includes six A6 stamp sets. Perfect for use together with the embossing folders or equally as stunning used on their own, the range includes four stamps with texture elements, and...

Just wanted to pop in today and share a bit of love-themed inspiration using my Love & Romance range! I think these cards would work well for any occasion throughout the year when you want to show someone how much you love them.... not just Valentine's Day! Which one is your favourite? Leave me a comment below and let me know! Happy crafting, Sara xx

This card is super simple and is another one I designed to work throughout the year, for any love-themed occasions! As I'm writing this tutorial up this morning, it's occured to me that it would also look amazing if you swapped the white card out for kraft, too. Might have to give that a go soon! If you've missed any of the tutorials I've shared for my entire Signature Collection, you can see them all here! Supplies...

I designed this card to work not only for Valentine's Day, but for any special occasion throughout the year - could be an anniversary, a loved one's birthday, or any day you just want to let someone know you care! I'm over on the Crafter's Companion blog today as well with a second tutorial, so pop over there to see it by clicking here. If you've missed any of the tutorials I've shared for my entire Signature Collection, you can see them all here! Supplies: InLinkz.com Directions: Step 1: Trim papers to fit...

Hi all - it's Sara here today sharing a fun tutorial to create this love-themed card with goodies from my Love & Romance range! If you've missed any of the tutorials I've shared for my entire Signature Collection, you can see them all here! Supplies: InLinkz.com...

So, you might have seen some of the stories in the press recently that we’re moving our head offices! I had a press photoshoot done last week, so I wanted to share a couple of the pics to give you an insight into our new home! Firstly, I have to say I’m absolutely devastated to be moving away from where we’ve been the last 10 years. For those of you who don’t know, we currently operate from Collingwood House in Coundon which is also home to our family business that my sister now runs (a Painting and Decorating Store...

Not much longer until Valentine's Day! Are you ready? Here's a quick card you can make for someone special! If you've missed any of the tutorials I've shared for my entire Signature Collection, you can see them all here! Supplies: InLinkz.com Directions: Step 1: Score and half fold A4 hammered card (have you got any of this yet? It's brilliant...so much texture!) to create an...