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Create a simple yet effective watercolour masterpiece for your loved ones with this fabulous step-by-step project by Emily Frasier, a member of the Crafter’s Companion Design Team. Step 1 Start out with a 5.5" x 4.25" piece of watercolour cardstock, and a fussy cut stamped image on masking paper. Step 2 Stamp the image using VersaMark and heat emboss it with white embossing powder.   Step 3 Use the masked image to cover the embossed image.   Step 4 Stamp two more images on the sides of the masked image and also heat emboss them.   Tips: When you stamped the two images on the sides make sure you put good pressure on your stamp. The center image has some dimension due to the embossing; pressing hard ensures that  you get a good imprint.   Step 5 Use Spectrum Aqua markers to add colour in the centre of the flower. Use a water brush to blend it outward. Step 6 Using another complementary colour...

We’re so excited that Crafter’s Companion are celebrating their 11th birthday (WOW!) that we’re bringing you 11 days of amazing shows from your Crafter’s Companion guests. with 5 One Day Specials, 2 Weekend WOWs, and 1 Weekday Wonder this is an event you do not want to miss...  “We can’t believe Crafter’s Companion is celebrating their 11th birthday later this month, and we’re so excited that we will be bringing you AMAZING new products, special offers and bonus gifts! We wanted you to be amongst the first to know what’s going on so you can be sure not to miss a thing! So make yourself a cuppa, sit back and relax for an amazing line-up of guests including Leann Chivers, Sheena Douglass, Debbie Shore and Fiona Clayton and make sure you tune in for the launch!”   Here’s a taster of what’s to come…  To Celebrate the Crafter's Companion birthday in style we're giving YOU the gifts! That's right, you'll receive a free gift with EVERY SINGLE ORDE...

Do you struggle with creating cards and gifts for men and teens?  The newest stamp sets from Sheena Douglass, “A Little Bit Sketchy – Rock Style”, are perfect for creating masculine projects like this easy gift card holder. You will need: Sheena A Little Bit Sketchy - Sing Sheena A Little Bit Sketchy - Shout Sheena A Little Bit Sketchy - Beat It Sara Signature Collection Just For Men 6"x6" Paper Pad Brights Collection Die'sire Decorative Dies - Elegance Stamping Frame Spectrum Noir Markers: DR1, DR5, DR7, IG2, IG4, IG7, GB4. GB7, GB9, IB1 Crafter's Companion Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock Big Score Cardstock Adhesive Ink Blending Tool Black and Various Colored Inks Directions: Step 1 Trim a piece of blue cardstock to 6.5” x 9.5”, align it with the left side of the Big Score, and score it at 0.5” and 6”. Step 2 Rotate the cardstock 90 degrees, align it with the left side of the Big Score, and score it at 4.25” and ...

Welcome to our Bank Holiday Bonus Event ! With exclusive freedom member discounts of up to 20% off selected products, Bonus Items included with selected products purchased from our live shows AND our Accumulator Prize Draw giving you the chance to win your very own bundle worth over £900 – we really are spoiling you this weekend! Join some of your most loved brands like Sheena Douglass, Chloe, Be Creative, Creative Expressions and more for a fun packed weekend not to be missed! During each LIVE hour, 5 names will be randomly selected from completed orders from the previous hour – the more you buy, the more chance you have of winning this amazing prize! For More info please see our terms and conditions . We’ll be keeping you updated at the end of each day with each of the names that have been entered in to the final prize draw, to be drawn during the 8pm show on Monday 30 th May – Don’t miss your chance! ...

This colourful little tote has an unusual construction that creates pocket on all sides, which I’ve edge with different colours of bias binding to create a rainbow effect. Materials needed:  Download the pattern from  this link   ½ yard [46cm] red fabric  ½ yard [46cm] orange fabric  1 yard [91.5cm] lining fabric  100” [254cm] of 1” [2.5cm] wide bias binding, I used 5 colours  2 lengths of 22” [66cm] handbag handle webbing, I used two colours  1 yard [91.5cm] fusible fleece  Handful of buttons in various colours and sizes  Stick and Spray for fabric  Fabric clips  1. Cut out your pattern pieces. You can download the pattern from here . Fuse the fleece to the outer fabric pieces. 2. Spray the fleece sides with Stick and Spray and place the lining pieces on top. Edge the curved sides with bias binding. You may find it easier to press the tape in half, then wrap around the edge of your fabric befo...

This stunning bag is actually very simple to make, and can be made as large or as small as you like! Try making it up in different fabrics, denim, faux leather or even silk, which would look lovely when embroidered as an evening bag! Use a 1.4” seam allowance. Materials needed:  • 2 pieces of patterned fabric measuring 19” x 25”  • 2 pieces of lining fabric measuring 19” x 25”  • 2 pieces of fusible fleece measuring the same 1: Cut a curve around the bottom edge of each piece of fabric and fleece. 2. Turn one of the patterned pieces to the wrong side and draw a line each side, from the top, 4” from the side and 12” from the top. Using a 12” circle template, join the lines to make a curve. 3. With the patterned fabrics right sides together, cut around the curved line. You’ll see two handles forming. Measure 8” from the top of one of the handles and cut across. 4. Measure 10” from the bottom of each section on the bag and make a mark on eit...

Join Crafter's Companion for a step-by-step guide to creating the Downton Abbey Filigree Die Box! Materials: Big Score Trimmer and scissors Collall Tacky Glue Acetate Crafter’s Companion A4 hammered Cream cardstock Downton Abbey Oval Filigree Die Downton Abbey 3D Bow Filigree Die Pearls from your stash Method: 1. Using your Big Score, place the short side of a piece of A4 card to the butt of the lid side and score at 6 ½ inches – cut on this line – you will need 2 of these. Score one on all 4 sides at 1 inch on the lid side of your board, and 1 on all 4 sides on the base side of your board: 2. Place the Filigree part of the oval die in the centre of the box lid, and place the largest of the oval nesting dies inside that, tape with a little low tack tape and run through your die cutting machine: 3. Turn it over, cut a piece of acetate to size and use tacky glue to apply the acetate to the box lid, I use my fingertip, it gives a thinner ...