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Month: February 2024

Makers to watch this Mother’s Day

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Christine Stokes

Card making connoisseur Christine Stokes is my top pick for card-making inspiration this Mothering Sunday.

No matter the occasion Christine has a YouTube Tutorial to suit your needs and caters to all abilities thanks to her brilliant step-by-step guides!

With plenty card-making concepts to choose from, I’d highly recommend grabbing a cuppa and viewing her vast collection of YouTube content to find a design to suit you!

Keep up with Christine via:

YouTube page: @Chrissieannie

Facebook page: CAS with Friends Christine Ann Stokes

Instagram page: @chrissiejob

Michelle McCarthy

Michelle McCarthy Crafts has just launched on YouTube and she has already kick started her YouTube career with a band! Her first post is a sensational and intricate ‘Exploding Box Crafting Tutorial’!

This make is outstanding and is giving me some serious Mother’s Day vibes!

What better way to pamper mum than with a bundle of boxes – ideal for small gifts, chocolates or tokens.

The exploding box is truly a gift in its own right! Follow Michelle’s video to design your own and craft a gift, made with love this March!

Keep up with Michelle via:

YouTube page: @MichelleMccarthyCrafts

Facebook page: Michelle McCarthy Crafts

Instagram page: @michelle_mccarthy_crafts

Craig Laird

Fancy shaking it up?

Head over to Craig Laird’s channel for some fabulous shaker card designs! Craig’s creations are ideal if your keen on Crafter Companion supplies!

His easy to follow YouTube crafts, often showcase the latest Crafter’s Companion die cuts and tools – and make sure to watch closely for the Stix2 adhesive cameos!

In this particular tutorial Craig creates a striking shaker greeting card using The Gemini Scallop Stepper- Rocker Metal Die.

Keep up with Craig via:

YouTube page: @Craiglairdcc

Facebook page: Craig Laird Crafter’s Companion

Instagram page: @craiglairdcc

Crafting personalized bookmarks for Mother’s Day & World Book Day

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World Book Day is just round the corner and Mother’s Day is only a few Sundays away! Why not combine both occasions with some family crafting?!

Gift mum a handmade bookmark this Mothering Sunday

Elaine crafted her design using Sizzix Thinlits Die Cuts:

‘Woodland Stems’ by Olivia Rose

(Product Code: 666254)

Clear Project Acetate is brilliant for providing a clean finish to your book lover’s handmade gift!

Fast drying Fabric Spray Paint is handy for last min craft ideas, and honestly, a handmade bookmark is a fast and simple craft for children to help with and also makes a super cute bespoke gift for mum!

Handcrafting a token gift for Mother’s Day has never been so simple thanks to our Stix2 Die Cut Bookmarks, which are the perfect, ready-to-use base for book lovers of all ages!

Stix2 Die Cut Bookmarks ONLY £1.10 (10 per pack)

Alternatively, get the kiddies nose deep into a book with a handmade bookmark in time for World Book Day!

Get your little ones to add tinted card, die cuts or glitter to make their design really pop!

Use our PVC Bookmark Sleeves along with a Craft Iron to create a 3D, waterproof design – ideal for avid page turners!

The possibilities are endless this March for creative bookworms! – make a bookmark to match each novel you read, go for matching designs for all the family, his & hers or mother & child.

Perhaps add a photo or children’s dawning to really pack a personal punch!

Our bookmark die cuts come in packs of 10, so it really is a no-brainer to combine Mother’s Day with World Book Day and get both mother and child excited to pick up a story together!

Your bookmarker can be as interact or simple as you like, what’s key is taking the time to really match two wonderful pastimes together!

Crafting & Reading are such wonderful, relaxing hobbies – who can truly say they take enough time out of their busy schedule to do much of either?

By adding some artistic flare to your lasted novel, you’ll hopefully be reminded to pick up that book again soon!

World Book Day is on Thursday 7th March. Find out more : https://www.worldbookday.com/

Mother’s Day is on Sunday 10th of March

Meet the Maker – Elaine Mellor

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Introduce yourself

I have been a Stix2 Demonstrator for almost a few years but I have used Stix2 for as long as I can remember.

I’m seriously thrilled I get to demonstrate such great products and still pinch myself. I’m also on 2 design teams which I love being part of too. I love how I can intermingle different craft products that I love and lots of things work so well together.

Where are you from?

I live in the West Midlands and spend hours in my craft room. I travel to do Demo Days as far as North Nottingham – visiting some amazing craft shops and meeting some fabulous people.

What’s your favourite to make?

I love to make anything to be honest. If I’m creating I’m happy.

What’s your workspace like?

I’m quite a tidy crafter but when I’m busy prepping it can get quite messy in my room.

What can’t you live without?

Stix2 adhesives is a must and I use all different sorts depending on what I’m doing.

I’m a massive fan of Stix2 card in every variety and colour and it’s on almost everyone of my makes, along with the card blanks which are 300gsm and amazing.

Finally my trusty guillotine and Sizzix big-shot,  these are 11 years old and still going strong.

Creative friends

I have met some truly wonderful people over the years and have made some amazing friends at my local craft shop where I go to craft once a week to relax with like minded ladies. I have to give a mention to the Stix2 team who have been so wonderful & supportive.

Follow Elaine on Instagram

Visit www.stix2.co.uk to see when Elaine is next demonstration.

For further information contact us on the details below.
T: 0191 2697810
E: sales@stix2.co.uk