Follow Elaine’s super cute, quick and simple ‘How To’ guide, to create a Penguins on Parade Christmas Greeting Card.
Add some Seasonal sentiment by sending a Handmade Christmas Card!
Personalised and homemade festive cards add such a heart-warming touch during the winter months. You don’t have to be an experiences creator to create a Xmas card for a loved on or friend. Putting the time and effort into designing something special with the receiver in mind, can be such a wonderful gift to the beholder.
Elaine proves this with her Penguins on Parade demonstration. Highlighting how gorgeous and effect results can be achieved when you’ve got the right tools – and abit of Stix2 savvy!
Familiarise yourself with the faces behind the tape!
Jordan Whyte
Marketing Assistant
What is your experience for working in your role?
Before joining UK Industrial Tapes & Stix2 Anything, I worked in Web Development for a couple of years and fancied learning more about the marketing side of the web. that’s how I ended up supporting the marketing team here at UK Industrial Tapes.
What do you like about working in your role?
I have been working for UKIT & Stix2 for a little over a year now in my current role as a Marketing Assistant. I love how varied my role is! I’m constantly working on different types of projects from designing social media posts, to creating email campaigns, or putting together sample packs. There’s plenty to be worked on.
I really enjoy the working environment here, as everyone has their own role in growing the business. It’s a very productive company to be part of all whilst maintaining a great office banter.
I also love my knowledge of the industrial sector – it constantly expanding! I previously had very little knowledge of the sector before starting my role.
The work night outs are also class!
What is your background?
I am originally from Inverness in Scotland and moved to Newcastle a couple of months before starting my role. I moved here as wanted a more vibrant social life and things to do and see.
I can confirm the toon has not disappointed!
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work?
When I’m not at work I’m a part-time gym lad and YouTuber. I also enjoy working on little web projects in my spare time and mixing on DJ decks, while also spending quality time with my mates.
UK Industrial Tapes Ltd are a leading Manufacturer, Converter and Supplier of high-performance Adhesive Tapes and Adhesive products.
With over 25 years’ experience, we have become a major supplier of high performance tapes into an extensive range of markets and applications worldwide.
Priding ourselves on high product quality combined with excellent customer service to offer a reliable, consistent and innovative supply. With our vast range of adhesive tapes and adhesive products, we strive to offer the ultimate solution for all your application requirements.
The Spooky Season is upon us, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! October is the perfect excuse to dust of the cobwebs (or incorporate them) from your craft box and get tinkering to create some trick-or-treat projects in the run up to Halloween!
Many people pick up the crafting bug around this time of year, often sighting homemade Halloween costumes as the kick start to their creative journey. Think back to our own Halloween experience- was there ever a time you DIDN’T include handmade costumes or decorations into your spooky experiences?
Here at Stix2, we’ve pulled together some of our favourite creepy creations from our Demonstration Team to help inspire you and show Halloween is not just for kids- but gosh! It really does make for happy childhood memories!
Trick-or-treating has British Celtic roots!
What many people don’t know is that trick-or-treating can be dated back to pre-Christian roots in Scotland and Ireland. They celebrated the Celtic festival named ‘Samhain’, on 31st October – 1st November – which marked the start of winter.
Later the Catholic Church deemed this occasion to be ‘All Saints Day’, in which spirits of fairies and the dead would visit villagers.
Soon after people began to dress as these sprites and here in lies the roots of one theory of the origins of Halloween!
Halloween goodie bags
Throughout most of our lives we will have experienced the phenomenon of trick-or-treating, knocking door-to-door on neighbours asking for sweeties, whilst showcasing our outfits – it’s arguable the best part of Halloween!
There’s such a sense of community and its fun all for the family! – a wonderful tradition for all and the perfect time to be artistic!
The must have item for your trick-or-treating experience is the goodie bag!
Often overlooked in the run up to Halloween but the sweetie carrier is vital for your scary stroll! – unless you’ve very deep pockets in your costume!
Stix2 Kraft Bags make the perfect carrier for your treats, ready to use or the ideal blank canvas for devilish decorations.
What better way to build on the excitement, than to have your little monsters design their own goodie bags?! They could even make one to match their outfit!
Special thanks for Elaine Mellor for her terrific treat bags
Creative Costumes
The planning that goes into costumes and activities can sometimes be overwhelming, but the best part about this holiday is that handmade ALWAYS leads to best dressed!
You could always buy a premade costume and embellish it?? Our Fabric Spray Paints are fast drying so, they are super handy for any last-minute blood spatters or adding colourful drama to a garment.
Oh! and where would you be without the Stix2 Fabric glue pen this Allhallows Eve!?– the pocket sided repair tool for any last min costume amendments.
And if your really struggling, you can always delve into the back of the wardrobe with some scissors and emerge as a werewolf!
Halloween Decorations
There’s no limits to the fun that can be had with Halloween decorations!
From cobwebbed gardens, skeletons handing in the hall and pumpkins on the porch. The horrifying hallmarks of a haunting Halloween is all in the crafting!
If you’re going for maximum thrills, the Stix2 Adhesive Range is a must stop place to shop! We can think of nothing worse that constructing a haunted house to have it fall apart due to ill sticking tape or poor adhesive.
We currently have a Card & Paper Bundle of sale which works as a great started pack for assembling your scary décor.
Here at Stix2 we pride ourselves on our wide range of hobby and craft supplies and guarantee we are the best match for your manufacturing this monster season!
Special thanks to Michelle Johnson for her wicked decoration designs!
We are SO excited to announce that our fabulous demonstrator Michelle Johnson will once again be heading along to the Inkc Retreat this October!
This craft-packed Christmas event runs for 3 days at the end of October and is the MUST ATTEND craft extravaganza to lead you into the Holiday Season!
The Inkc Retreat is such a delightful event which brings creative types from all sorts of backgrounds together.
There’s something so special when artistic communities unite!
Crafty get-togethers are always so fun and welcoming! You’re bound to have a blast and leave with new friends -and projects, to see you through until the New Year!
At the Inkc Retreat, you will be provided with your own workspace. You can bring your own projects, take part in group demonstrations and be as productive as you like, at your own pace.
There is a craft store on site, lunch as well as refreshments are available, and to top it off a goodie bag will be provide as well!
Step 2) Pack your bag with all your Stix2 adhesive and hobby essentials.
Step 3) Head on down to Milton Keynes for the opening time of 4pm on Friday 27th October.
Step 4) Enjoy a fabulously festive and creative weekend with all the wonderful attendees!
And as a bounce step…
Keep a look out for Michelle who shall be demonstrating some merry Stix2 yuletide makes!
Who are Country View Crafts?
As one of the top ranked craft online outlets, Country View Crafts provide a vast range of hobby and craft supplies that are perfect for paper crafting, scrapbooking, and are a great place to look for the latest products from all the top crafting brands- including Stix2!
They are a family run company based in the UK and are always a pleasure to work with, which is why we keep going back to their wonderful workshops and retreats!
This will be Stix2’s second visit to the Inkc Retreat for 2023!
Back in June Michelle ran a super fun Stix2 Make and Take Away Day at the Country View Crafts store!
Their range of cutting machines, stencils and ink pads helped personalise and design some stunning greetings cards.
Here’s a little look back at our last Country View Crafts encounter:
The Inkc Retreat is based at Kent’s Jill Training and Conference Centre, Milton Keynes MK7 6BX.
Tickets are limited and cost £190.00.
Doors open at 4pm on Friday 27th October and close at 5pm on Sunday 29th of October.
We take part in workshops, demos and craft events up and down the country, keep up to date with our latest events here.
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