Month: October 2023

At the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month – we will remember them.

Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War in 1919 to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. The day is also marked by war remembrances in several other non-Commonwealth countries.

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Throughout the UK and the Commonwealth, we show our respect by taken a minutes silence and also wearing and laying poppies.

You can donate and buy poppies from The Royal British Legion but also create your own to show your respect.

Last year Michelle Johnson handcrafted this crochet poppy wreath in Maidenhead. What a wonderful creation!

What a truly fantastic project! Getting together to craft your own signs of remembrance is a wonderful way to unity, share stories and support one another.

It also adds is a great way to show your appreciation for all those that have sacrificed so much and show your support on this special day.

Keep a close eye on Michelle’s socials for her latest Remembrance Day collaboration with Craft Coop Bracknell and The Lexicon Bracknell which shall be unveiled on Tuesday 31st October.

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Fancy creating your own poppy and remembrance projects?

Our Stix2 adhesives, glue dots and foam pads are super handy for attaching your chosen materials.

And our Tinted and Pearlescent Card provide the perfect base for any poppy design.

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For more information regarding Remembrance Day, including local events and acts of remembrance head over to the Royal British Legion website.

Create some eerie invites with the help of Stix2 this scary season!

With less than 3 weeks to go until the spookiest night of the year, fear not if you haven’t got your Halloween invitations ready – Stix2 has got you covered!

We’ve a wide range of Card & Envelopes – the perfect base for any spine-chilling invitation you wish to create! Or if your not sure where to start then our Halloween Card Bundle provides some frightfully fab colours, glitter and spray paint to aid in your devilish designs!

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Elaine has crafted this boo-tastic invite using the Halloween Card bundle – the acetate sheets are ideal for shaker cards and your able to add a little sparkle with glitter, sequins or whatever ghastly additions you like!

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Handmade trick-or-treat party favours

Of course the biggest treat at Halloween is all the yummy goodies that are shared around! Be it trick-or-treating or party favours, you best make sure your sweetie jar is full before the 31^st of October!

However alternative favours are on the rise. Stickers, stationery and little toys are lovely gifts to receive. Or if your like us and want to go the extra mile, then creating something homemade will really wow the ghosts and goblins at your Halloween bash!

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Michelle Johnson has designed this Halloween inspired trick box, which goes down a treat at parties!

Using wobblers, Stix2 card and ultra clear tape, Michelle has constructed a show-stopper favour! – It’s bound to get all your party guests and poltergeists talking!

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Kraft Halloween Goodie Bags

Add the final touches to your Halloween extravaganza by crafting your own goodie bags. After all, you’ll need something to put all your frightening rewards in, either whilst travelling door-to-door, or to hand out at your monster mash party!

Custom your design to match your outfit or use the same materials as your décor and invites to really add unity to your spook-tacular event planning!

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After more craft-tastic Allhallows Eve ideas? Head over to our Halloween Décor & Costume Blog

Sunday, October 1^st marked the last Crafterama of 2023 and it was filled with lots of festive fun to see us through to next year!

Bosting a vast range of supplies from all sorts of crafting backgrounds, Crafterama, Lincolnshire had something for everyone! Papercrafting, stamps, lighting, felt embroidery, wood work and so much more!

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Michelle had a great weekend demonstrating her Bauble Wreath Christmas Cards

Stix2 adhesives and tools make Christmas card creating super easy!

Our 2-in-1 Glue Pen is a must have for any crafter and our Glue Dots make application simple.

The Sitx2 Tidy Tray and Pierce-it Tool make crafting mess free.

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The best parts of Crafterama are meeting all the craft lovers, seeing the other stands and all wonderful holiday designs!

And there was certainly a buzz of creativity with so much to see and do! With Let’s Create, Pretty in Paper by B & Pearlywinks and many more all hosting Make & Take events.

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It doesn’t matter what your chosen material is, or the level of ability- Crafterama has something to offer for everyone!

The next Crafterama is up in our next of the woods: Gateshead Stadium 24^th March 2024, – We hope to see you there!

For the full list of Gateshead Exhibitors click here & tickets available now.