Get the kids started on needlework

New in are a selection of cute tapestry starter kits by Cleopatra's Needle.

Just great for introducing children to needlework - they will love the cute animal characters. I'm torn between Sammy Snail and Cathy Cow as my favourite, or perhaps I should go for Peggy Penguin.

There is also a series featuring the ever active Daisy - seen here doing ballet.

All the kits include everything you need - counted canvas, wool, needle and instructions - and are suitable for kids from 7 years old.

Paris Vintage Collage Cards

As promised, I've been playing with the gcd studios Paris Nights papers and here are the first results!

With this one I used cream acrylic paint over the torn backing papers - the stamp is from the retro women set by Tanda Stamps

The second used another stamp from the same set stamped onto vellum and embossed and I used just a little piece of pink ribbon to add colour to the design.

Finally, this card uses the flocked paper (I just couldn't stop stroking it!) layered and finished with ribbon and roses.

I got a lot of the inspiration from the Artful Card by Alison Ead - really recommended if you are into collage cards.

The Artful Card: Creating Cards and Keepsakes with Printed Papers, Embellishments and Collage Techniques

Alison

Latest - Cinnamon Cat Cross Stitch

Cross stitch remains as popular as ever and it's no wonder when you have great designers like Jane Lydia Henderson who creates the gorgeous Cinnamon Cat range.

We now have a selection of her fabulous counted cross stitch kits in stock including this patchwork christmas card kit with everything you need (including aperture cards) to make four cards with christmas tree designs.
There is also a general greetings cards kit and lots of other lovely designs to choose from.

Kits like these are great for beginners and they also make brilliant presents.

Latest Products - white and cream card blanks

While we love drooling over the latest paper collections and embellishments, we wouldn't get very far in cardmaking without card blanks.

We have now added a selection of card blanks in white and cream textured card so you can top up on essentials while treating yourself. All the cards are from good quality 250 gsm card and come complete with 100gsm white or cream envelopes.

We currently have A6, square and DL single fold card blanks plus A6 gatefold cards and A6 dual fold card blanks.

While you are checking out our basics range, why not also have a look at our shaped card blanks? We currently have handbag, tag and circle shaped blanks so you can make cards with a difference quickly and easily.

July Special - Free Glue Dots

Place an order value £10 or more (excl p&p) and we will add a FREE pack of mini glue dots to your order.

These are the Stix2 6mm dots and there are 48 in a pack.



No need to enter a code or add the item to your basket - we will automatically include your free glue dots in with your other items.