Crafter's Companion

Humphrey fever is still going strong as DT member Nicola Jolliffe has proved with this inventive new card, incorporating the easel card template with a box frame card. Below is full step-by-step instructions so that you too can recreate it!What you need:-Ultimate Pro Board & scoring toolSpray & Sparkle-Gold & IrredescentCollall glue gel & SyringeRulerScissors2 A4 sheets of Centura Pearl Ivory cardstock5 A4 sheets of Printable cardstock1 sheet of satin printable paperHumphrey CD:-Occasions Frame Card1 sheet of co-ordinating backing paperTopper sheetAlphabet - DADDY1. Lay out all your materials so they are all at hand & easily accessible.2. Using your D...

We've got some gorgeous products on their way over to us at the moment that I wanted to tell you about! Darice have got a new selection of embossing folders available that would be perfect for your Christmas cardmaking (I know, it should be a crime to talk about Christmas in June!) so keep your eyes peeled on the Crafter's Companion site for when they have arrived. There is a 'Coming Soon' section on the site where you can check to see what lovely goodies will be arriving with us soon - perfect for compiling your wish list! What do...

I love, love, love this stamp! Don't get me wrong, I'm in love with all the Humphrey images but there's something about this stamp that I simply adore! I can't even tell you why, there's just something about it that makes me smile. Maybe because it reminds me of hanging out with my mates over tea & cakes or other naughty food, catching up on all the gossip. I wanted you to feel this love too so I thought I'd share with you a few projects made in our gallery made using this stamp. Do you agree with me? There...

Congratulations to Helen Oliver from Chard in Somerset, who has won the new range in our Snowman launch competition. She correctly guessed that the word you were looking for is: RAYMONDHere are the little rascals you were looking for:For those of you who are curious, the answers to the clues were:1 Ebenezer Scrooge would have liked this stamp plate! Bah Humbug 1 stamp by Sheena Douglass2 This spray can be used to hem your trousers! Stick & Stay for Fabric3 What have you been making? Customer Gallery (in Member's Gallery)4 This product has won the Most Innovative Product award at...

Who's found all the hidden snowmen so far on the Crafter's Companion site? You should have 5 letters at the moment, found from following these clues:1 Ebenezer Scrooge would have liked this stamp plate! 2 This spray can be used to hem your trousers! 3 What have you been making? 4 This product has won the Most Innovative Product award at trade shows in the UK, US and Germany 5 From the heart...why not store your jewellery here?Now it's time to share the next clue with you. Today's clue is...This adorable stamp features Evie and Alex Get hunting on the...

As promised, I'm back with another clue for you to help you on your way to find all the letters needed to figure out the hidden word that's needed to be in with a chance of winning a complete set of our brand new launch, The Snowman!The clue this morning was:Ebenezer Scrooge would have liked this stamp plate!and the next clue that you need is...This spray can be used to hem your trousers!Head across to the main Crafter's Companion site to get hunting for the little snowman who has a letter on his belly. Remember that there are snowmen hidden...

Humphrey mania has now hit the craft world in a big way and I'm so happy with the response we've had from you all. We've seen so many amazing cards that it's been really overwhelming. One of these cards has been made by Crafter's Companion forum member and guest designer Karen and I'm sharing it with you now, along with step-by-step instructions so you too can re-create it. Have fun making it!You will need..3 A4 sheets Centura Pearlescent cardstock2 A4 printed sheets backing paper from free downloadTopper, sentiments, and embellishments from free downloadRibbonLoveheart gems3D glueA Plate and Scallop edging scissorsLarge...

Hands up, who loves ribbons?! I adore them as you can use them for so many different projects; from embellishments on scrapbook pages and cards to home decor and clothing accessorising. If you're with me on this one then you need to hop across to the Crafter's Companion site where we've got some fabby new ribbons in stock. Available in either 15mm double-faced satin or 10mm satin-edged organza varieties in a whole host of colours (you can buy them in colour-themed sets of four - pastels, darks, brights or Christmas) they are real value for money. The organza ribbons come...

I was going through all the videos we have done earlier and I came across one done last year on the Ultimate Board. I always think it's good to refer back to product guides and tutorials after I've bought them as it's so easy to forget all the different features that come with them, so I thought I'd share this video with you. We have lots of different videos uploaded onto YouTube so be sure to pop across and take a look as there may be something there that could help you out.

Have you checked out the clearance section of the main Crafter's Companion site yet? It's well worth visiting as you can grab yourself a bargain, often being able to buy items at a fraction of the original selling price. I like to call it guilt-free shopping - well it makes me feel less guilty about spending my pennies when I know I'm getting a bargain, I don't know about you!!There's all sorts in there at the moment, from embossing boards to stamps & books, so go take a look - you never know what you might find!

I had an email through showing me such a beautiful card made using the free Humphrey downloads we gave you recently that I just HAD to share it with you. Ali Watson is the talented lady who I'm talking about & I'm sure you'll all be as wowed by her card as I was. I was also a bit nosey (sorry Ali) when I saw that she had a blog (I just couldn't help myself!) so I popped across to take a look. Go take a look at her posts to see what other wonderful creations she has made!Don't forget...

Well I'm sitting here in my hotel in Munich having breakfast after another busy show on HSE this morning. Last night I launched Sheena's Paint Fusion over here. Many of you might already know, but I come over here to Germany quite regularly, and I'm the only non-German speaking craft guest they have on the channel, and I've been through all the training, so Sheena asked me if I would present her technique for her. It seems the Germans love it as much as we do over home!I've got a gorgeous display and I've had some of Sheena's design team...

We all love a bit of sparkle in our lives don't we? I know I certainly do which is why I adore the Spray and Sparkle range that is perfect for use on lots of different surfaces. If you've never heard of them before then you really are in for a treat. It combines a quality satin-finish varnish with ultra-fine glitter to create Spray and Sparkle - a fabulous spray which will add a dazzling seal to your crafting projects!Spray and Sparkle dispenses as a fine glittery mist which is completely acid free and non-toxic, so it's safe to use...

To celebrate the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, we’re going Multibuy crazy here at Crafter’s Companion! Why not take this opportunity to stock up on some of your crafting essentials, such as crafting sprays and printable paper packs? We’ve also put a number of must-have items on multibuy, including the brand new Humphrey’s Corner range of rubber stamps, with any three available for just £10! Not only that, but we have also got DOUBLE POINTS right across the store, to give you a helping hand to the next membership band! To find out more about the Crafter's Companion tiered membership scheme...

The new-look HobbyCraft Orpington store will be having its official opening this Saturday the 28th May with lots of celebrations going on during the day. Our very own Claire Hamer will be there to demonstrate the Fairyopolis papercrafting range, so if you live in the area then pop by, say hi and see her in action!The address for their new store is:Unit 20, Nugent Shopping ParkCray AvenueSt. Mary CrayOrpingtonKentBR5 3RPView Larger MapIf you do go down make sure that you are an early bird as the first 100 visitors entering the store after the doors open at 9am on Saturday...