Crafter's Inspiration
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Free gifts explained during our Birthday Event!
What's a party without an amazing party bag to take home? By party bag...we mean FREE gifts! How exciting?! As usual, during our Birthday Event...every single order placed on our website and in-store will receive a FREE digital download kit jam-packed with exclusively designed papers, toppers and embellishments. That's not all...our wonderful Sara Davies has designed a stunning 'Floral Fantasy' Signature Collection that'll you'll be able to collect if you spend over £50 or £100 in one transaction during the event. Spend over £250 (in one transaction) and receive the entire collection! Take a look at what you can receive for each... -
Make your own Halloween Party Bags with Crafter's Companion
Are you having an awesome Halloween party? Well, these beautiful and easy to create favour bags are perfect for you. Make your guests feel special and your party unforgettable. Enjoy the coordinating paper and elements from Crafter's Inspiration 15 and make these rocking DIY Halloween Party bags! Crafter's Companion Supplies: Crafter's Inspiration Magazine Issue 15 - Autumn -CD Matt Black Cardstock Foam Pads Collal Tacky Glue Centura Pearl Purple Die'sire Circle Die Die'sire Scalloped Circle die Other Supplies: Distress Ink Carving Pumpkin Craft paper bag Orange Ribbon Sponge or blending tool Step 1 Print... -
Crafter's Inspiration 14: Magical Wizard Card
We hope you've been enjoying the latest issue of Crafter's Inspiration! Even though it's jam packed with inspiration, here's one more from the fabulous Lynne using just some of the free gifts inside of Issue 14. Be you young or old, many would love to possess a few magical powers so this cheeky little wizard will bring a smile to anyone’s lips, but keep an eye on him as he’s sure to pop inside a book when you least expect it. To recreate this card you'll need: Materials: Wizard stamp from Crafter’s Inspiration Magazine Issue 14 ... -
Make this Pop Up Box Card using your Crafter's Inspiration 14 Goodies
Here at Crafter's Companion, we've been so excited for you all to see our new look Crafter's Inspiration. The team have been working hard behind the scenes and we couldn't be happier with the end result. We can't wait to hear what you think! Here's some more inspiration from the lovely Lynne, who has created this fun pop-up card using just some of the goodies that come with issue 14! Seize the moment and let your free spirit take control. Go and run into your dreams. Whether it’s for a wanderer or a dreamer, these designs... -
Inspirational Tutorial: Make a Pop Up Box Card
Pop up box cards are such fun to make! Using the Die'sire Only Word dies you could create this card for so many different occasions it doesn't have to be a Thank You card! This design would make a fabulous wedding card too. See how you can easily make this card yourself with this fabulous tutorial from Donna Mosely . Let's get started. Directions: Step 1: Using Centura Pearl Cardstock cut 2 pieces measuring 14.5cm x 21cm. Step 2: Score each piece at 6cm & 19.5cm as shown below. Step 3: Turn each piece of card clockwise and score at... -
Tutorial: Use Crafter's Inspiration Magazine Issue 10
We have a fabulous card for you today using the FREE CD-ROM from Crafter's Inspiration Magazine Issue 10! Kelly takes you step by step to show you how she created this gorgeous easel card. It would make a great card for many occasions and the great thing is you can make it many times all you have to do is print off the papers again! Directions: Step 1: Print off the backing papers, bows and card companion sheets from the free CD with the Crafter's Inspiration Magazine 10. Step 2: Create a square 14.5cm card blank from Centura Pearl cardstock. Score... -
Tutorial: Use your die cuts as stencils
Die cuts are so versatile! Soraya made a stencil from her die cuts to create this stunning tag! You could use this technique on so many different projects and we all love to get as much use as possible from our crafty stash right? Plus as a bonus the freebies from the Crafter's Inspiration magazine Issue 10 were used on this tag! Keep on reading and follow Soraya's step by step tutorial to create your own fabulous project! Directions: Step 1: Cut a piece of mount board 3x5" and cut the two corners on the top diagonally about 1/2... -
Tutorial: Mini Accordian Book
Have you got your copy of the Crafter's Inspiration Magazine Issue 10 yet? Look what you can make with the freebies from it!!! Wow we just love this mini album from Gemma Hynes! What a fabulous gift it would make, it would look fabulous with photo's added to it too to make it personal to your loved one! Let's get started and have some crafty fun! Step 1: On a piece of chipboard, draw round the largest hexagon die, and cut out after adding an extra 5ml on all side. Step 2: Glue... -
Tutorial: One card TWO ways!
We all love to get the most out of our crafty goodies and Linda has a fabulous tutorial here to show you how to make one card in two different ways using the Freebies from the Crafter's Inspiration Magazine Issue 10 Spring Edition. Here is the card again but created differently! Aren't they both gorgeous? We are sure you could come up with more cards and we would love to see yours too! Share them with us on our Facebook page HERE. Have you got the latest edition of the Crafter's Inspiration Magazine yet? You will have so much fun... -
More Exciting Stuff from Crafter's Inspiration Magazine
To celebrate Crafter's Inspiration joining Facebook and the fact Issue 11 will be out VERY soon...we're giving 11 lucky winners the chance to grab a £5 e-voucher to spend on goodies on the Crafter's Companion website! Simply enter your details below...and GOOD LUCK. Winners will be announced on July 4th! // -
Crafter's Inspiration Issue 11 Poll
Here's your chance t0 win a £5 voucher by participating in our poll! We would love to see what you make with your Crafter's Inspiration magazines! Share your projects and cards with us on our new Facebook page, tag us on Instagram (#crafterscompanion), on Pinterest (@CraftersCompUK) or on Twitter (@CraftersCompUK)! // -
Homemade Embellishments Using Crafter's Companion Crafter's Inspiration Issue 10
It's all go go go over at Crafter's Inspiration! They have just joined Facebook and are gearing up for the launch of Issue 11 just next month! Jen, our 'Scrapbook' lady has provided a fabulous tutorial to show you how to create simple embellishments using some free goodies from Crafter's Inspiration 10. They included: hexagon dies, a hexagon embossing folder and stamps. Crafter's Companion Supplies: "You need to use a nice quality stamping card like the Crafter's Companion Neenah Classic Crest White, which is 216gsm. I popped out my Diamond Press Machine, which is always within hand's reach then... -
Tutorial: Create a Sunburst Project
Have you ever wondered how you can create this fabulous sunburst effect on your projects? Jane shows you just how easy it really is in her tutorial below! Have lots of crafty fun trying out this technique! Crafter's Companion Supplies: InLinkz.com Step 1: You will need to cut the following: A 5" x 5" sqaure card base A mat layer... -
Tutorial of the Month: June 2016
Happy June Crafters! With Father's Day just around the corner, June's tutorial of the Month from the lovely Angela Blaney showcases some fantastic crafting for men dies, as well as bold, masculine colours in order to create memorable and original cards this Father's Day! Crafter's Companion Supplies... -
Inspiration: Festive Cards
Today we wanted to share a parade of festive inspiration with you! Coloured with Spectrum Noir markers DR3, DR6, GB8, BG1, BG3, BT6, BT1, BT2, EB3, EB6, LG3, LG5 + blendable pencil 120. Created with: Stamps from Crafter's Inspiration magazine, Issue 8 Sara Davies Signature Collection, Festive Wonder range - Snowflake Trio dies Christmas Magic Sentimentals stamps Suplies: Sheena A Little Bit Festive Stamp Set - Christmas Bauble Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Festive Wonder 5" X 7" Embossing Folder - Snow Flurry Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen - Starry Sky (mixed with water and applied to...