Crafter's Companion

Catitudes Mother's Day Card Tutorial - Get crafty in time for March 19th!

With Mother's Day just around the corner we're providing you with loads of Mother's Day inspiration to help you get your fingertips crafting just in time for the big day. The Catitudes CD-Rom is now on sale at £9.99 on our website! Click here to buy and save yourself £20!! This offer ends on March 8th so don't waste any time! Goodies you'll need to create this Catitudes card: [gallery columns="4" ids="12857,12858,12860,12861,12859,2549,7650,9156"] Step by step directions: Step One: Using the CD print off the card companions and backing papers design set. Step Two: ...

Coffee Afternoon At Aycliffe Store

Hello Crafters! We hope you have had another craft filled week! In this weeks blog post we have information about our coffee afternoon for the great Aycliffe cancer support group. As well as a sneak peek at some of our fantastic new products. New Products in store & coming soon! Our new 'Sew Inspired' magazine is available in store, packed full of inspiration and demo's! We also some fantastic offers and discounts , so even if your new to sewing or have been sewing for years don't miss out! Pop into store and pick your copy up now! We...

This entry was posted in Aycliffe Store, Crafter's Companion, Crafter's Inspiration, Design Team, Gemini, Presenters - Sara Davies, Sew Inspired, Spectrum Noir, Projects, Presenters - Leann Chivers, Cardmaking Ideas, Sewing and tagged Colorista, Sara Davies, Sara Signature, Sew Inspired, Leann Chivers, Crafter's Companion, Crafters Companion Aycliffe Store, Sara Signature Collection, Make & Takes, Coffee Afternoon on 1st March 2017 by Aycliffe Store.

Create the perfect scrapbook layout for your favourite stories

Tell Me A Story! Settling back in your chair at your craft desk, you look at the scrapbook layout you have just created. With its beautiful die cut embellishments, inked and distressed edges, layers of designer paper and embossed texture, you smile at this beautiful page. After carefully adding a photograph, which fits just perfectly, now it is time to put pen to paper. Without doubt, the story you tell will be remembered down the years. Whether it is a few words or a few sentences, your journaling will complete the scrapbook page. Worth A Thousand...

This entry was posted in Scrapbooking on 27th February 2017 by Emily-Jane Smith.

Create luminaries for wedding centre pieces!

It's nearly wedding season once again so we're helping our brides to be completely organised, If you're looking for a quick and easy way to create beautiful custom decorations for your upcoming wedding or party, this tutorial is for you! These handmade luminaries require just a handful of materials and minutes and still look elegant thanks to the intricate designs you can cut with Create-A-Card dies. Goodies you'll need to make a gorgeous luminaries: [gallery ids="12803,12804,12805,8199,7814,9156"] Why not treat yourself to our 'Create-a-Card' bundle where you can get all of the above dies plus the Classic Floral for only £39.98...

Make use of your paper off cuts for Mother's Day cards!

If you are anything like Sam, you will have copious off cuts of papers from your Crafter’s Companion paper pads. This Mother’s Day card is a great scrap-buster! You'll need the following Crafter's Companion goodies to create these stunning cards: [gallery ids="7744,12687"] Steps to transform your off cuts: One: Gather your offcuts from the English Country Garden 12x12 paper pad. Use a paper trimmer to cut these into long triangles. Width is unimportant. Random is good! Also cut a 6” x 5” piece of card. Two: Apply the tape pen generously all over the 6”...

Use Crafter's Inspiration goodies to create stunning designs.

Follow Gemma's tutorial on how to create a fun card suitable for many occasions using the free gifts from Crafter’s Inspiration Issue 13. What you'll need to recreate this design: [gallery columns="2" ids="12714,8293"] Directions to create using your Crafter's Inspiration magazine: One Cut water colour card to make all the layers needed. The pieces needed are- one 19x19 cm square, one 10x15 cm rectangle, one 3.5x5 cm rectangle, one 19x2.5 cm strip and one 19x1.7 cm strip. Two - Spread some Salty Ocean, Mustard Seed and Peeled Paint Distress Ink on to a craft...

This entry was posted in Crafter's Inspiration on 22nd February 2017 by Emily-Jane Smith.

Mother's Day Inspiration

Hello Crafters! We hope you have had another craft filled week. In this week's blog post we have some sneak peek's of some new products and also some fabulous Mother's Day Inspiration gift and card ideas. We also had some little crafters in store creating some lovely painted aprons for their loved ones for Mother's day. [gallery ids="12737,12736,12735,12734,12733"] What talented little crafters! Don't forget about our competition for our little crafters! Bring your child in store from February 17th and collect one of paper flowers and get your little one to decorate their flower. Our...

This entry was posted in Aycliffe Store, Competition, Crafter's Companion, Die'sire, TV - HOCHANDA, Presenters - Sheena Douglass, Templates, Cardmaking Ideas and tagged Competition, Debbie Shore, Die'sire, Mother's Day, Crafter's Companion on 20th February 2017 by Aycliffe Store.

Create a Mother's Day card using free goodies from Crafter's Inspiration magazine!

It's time to look forward to Mother's Day (which is March 26th!) and we've been busy crafting up a storm to give you fabulous inspiration. Susanne has create a stunning card using freebie papers from the latest Crafter's Inspiration magazine, Issue 13. What you'll need to create this gorgeous card! [gallery columns="4" ids="12714,12715,12716,7680,2591,12283,7653,10464"] Extras: Collall decoupage glue Steps to create your Mother's Day card One Print out the 6 Threader papers from the CD-Rom onto thin card. Trim 2 strips from each of the papers to 1.5 inches wide. Two Using a...

March Classes Sneak Peek

Hello Crafters, We hope your week as been filled with crafts! In this week's blog post we have a march classes sneak peek, a update on our new products in store and a run down on what we have planned for this weekend. If you haven't already , go and like our Crafter's Companion Aycliffe store page on Facebook. This week on our Facebook page we posted a March classes sneak peek! March classes sneak peek! These crafty items would make a lovely Mother's Day present! [gallery ids="12691,12692,12693,12694"] New Products In Store This week we have also...

This entry was posted in Aycliffe Store, Competition, Crafter's Companion, Presenters - Sheena Douglass, Cardmaking Ideas and tagged Competition, easter, Sheena Douglass, Spectrum Noir, Crafter's Companion, Crafters Companion Aycliffe Store on 17th February 2017 by Aycliffe Store.

Create a circular friendship card and make somebody smile this Spring!

This week we are celebrating friendship and have asked you to get in touch with us on Facebook to share your friendship stories with us. Would a friend or loved one love this floral spring card? Create a stunning circular friendship card following the talented Suzi's tutorial. Goodies needed to create this stunning card: [gallery ids="12666,12669,12668,12238,7641,8177"] Steps to create your circular friendship card: One: Gather the dies, papers and glues necessary to create the card, you will need to score and burnish one of the A4 white linen cards to A5 size using the largest circular die add...

Cupcakes and Classes at Aycliffe Store

Hello Crafters! We hope you have had another craft filled week, we certainly have! This week was filled with cupcakes and classes and as always craft's! Don't forget with half term fast approaching , we have some kids craft's classes available. These classes are great if your stuck for something for your little crafter to do! Cupcakes Bouquet Class This week we had the pleasure of hosting another cupcake bouquet class! [gallery ids="12650,12649,12648,12647,12646,12645"] We think these bouquets would make a lovely Mother's day present! What makes these bouquets special is that each bouquet is totally unique. This...

This entry was posted in Aycliffe Store, Competition, Crafter's Companion, Gemini, Cardmaking Ideas, Scrapbooking and tagged Aycliffe Store, Gemini, Learn to Sew, Crafter's Companion, Crafters Companion Aycliffe Store, cupcake decorating on 13th February 2017 by Aycliffe Store.

Valentine's Card and Gift Ideas!

Hello Crafter's! We hope you have had another craft filled week! This week we have some Valentine's card and gift ideas to give you some inspiration for your loved one! Don't forget you can drop into the store this Sunday from 10am and use our goodies to create a card for your love - just £2 per card - no booking required! Valentine's Card Ideas Here we have a quick and easy card idea using the free dies and embossing folders included in the Gemini! Our team here at the Aycliffe store created these cards, we love how using...

This entry was posted in Aycliffe Store, Crafter's Companion, Create and Craft, Die'sire, Gemini, Die'sire Create a Card and tagged Colorista, Die'sire, Gemini, Valentine's Day, Crafter's Companion, Crafters Companion Aycliffe Store on 10th February 2017 by Aycliffe Store.

Use Pebeo Dyna Paints to create stunning stamped cards!

Follow Susanne's beautiful Pebeo Dyna paint tutorial to create stunning pearlescent effect stamped cards to give to your loved ones. You could even frame this to create a wall hanging for your home. Crafter's Companion Items Needed: [gallery ids="12578,7965,12581,12580,12579,7650,2547,10475,8145,7653,12582,9226"] Steps to create and how to use Pebeo Dyna paints: One: Cut A4 black card in half and then half again. You will need two 6x4 pieces for this project. tip: ( use anti static dust bag over the card stock to prevent any finger marks showing up on the black card when embossing powder is used). ...

Mother's Day Competition at Aycliffe Store

Hello crafter's! We hope you have had another craft filled week and are ready for some crafty inspiration! This week we have a run down of John Lockwood's demonstration day and our Mother's day competition we will be running for our little crafter's! This weekend the amazing John Lockwood came into our store for a fantastic demonstration day and what a day it was! John created some amazing cards using Creative expressions dies,templates and products. We fell in love with John's gumball machine cards, we think these cards are really unique and creative! [gallery ids="12594,12595,12596,12597,12598,12599"] If you missed...

This entry was posted in Aycliffe Store, Competition, Crafter's Companion, Crafter's Inspiration, Demo Days & Trade Shows, Gemini, Cardmaking Ideas and tagged Competition, Crafter's Companion, Crafters Companion Aycliffe Store, John Lockwood, creative expressions on 6th February 2017 by Aycliffe Store.

Our Valentines Picks at Aycliffe Store

Hello crafter's! We hope you have had another craft filled week, what items have you created this week? We some exciting news this week, today our Valentines picks has launched and our craft celebrities such as Sara, Leann and Sheena have each chosen products from the range they love the most and we have given our customers some fantastic discounts on these products! The Valentines Picks Sara- 25% off Birthday Party Leann- 25% off Colorista Sheena- 50% off Homelife Leonie-50% off Entwined Debbie S-10% off Makower and Dashwood linea papillon altitude Debbie F-30% off 2016...