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Month: July 2024

Crafter’s Companion, Christmas In July

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With only 22 weeks until Christmas, Crafter’s Companion has kickstarted the countdown with a showstopping new Christmas collection!

From Santa Shaker Tags, to Christmas Paper Pads, Crafter’s Companion really is a one stop shop for all your festive crafting materials.

Get inspired and view their full Christmas In July collection over on their website.

Not sure where to start with creating your own Christmas crafts?

Why not view their products in action over on the Crafter’s Companion YouTube Channel. Talented demonstrators showcase a wide selection of whimsical winter makes.

Speaking of talented demonstrators, Craig Laird of Crafter’s Companion and HobbyMaker fame, is our go to for ‘How To’ demos! Providing witty, personable and easy to follow videos. Craig’s YouTube channel is bursting with creativity, more so than ever thanks to the Christmas In July trend.

As a longtime friend and supporter of Stix2, Craig is brilliant at incorporating Stix2 products into his makes .

Meaning if you love Stix2 as much as Craig, you’ll likely have items he uses in your craft stash already. So your all set and ready to craft along with Craig’s crafting clips!

Check out some of Craig’s Christmas In July handmade cards

Throughout the X-mas crafting month, Craig has produced some gorgeous festive papercrafts, but this is certainly one of our favourites:

Using contemporary colours for Christmas and stunningly details, this is definitely one tutorial to watch and have a go yourself!

You can keep up to date with Craig over on his Instagram, Facebook, TikTok

‘How-To’ Congratulations Card with Elaine, using Stix2 & SIZZIX

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Celebrating a Results Day or Graduation this Summer?

Follow Elaine’s simple steps to create this a elegant celebration card using Stix2 and Sizzix craft products.

Items Used

Step 1

Take a piece from Platinum Silver Card and cut to 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.

Cut a piece of pink to 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches and then a piece of white to 5 x 5 inches.

Matt and layer these together using the tape runner and some of the 3D PVA in the corners.

Step 2


Die cut 3 rectangle frames, foliage and flowers from the die set.

Step 3


Adhere the 3 frames onto the card using the 3D PVA in an Ultra Fine Tip Bottle.

These are fantastic for gluing fine detailed areas and die cuts.

Step 4



Stick the foliage down first using the 3D PVA and then add the flowers using the scrapbook craft dots.

Step 5



Add some glitter to the white foliage as shown in the picture using a glue pen or the 3D PVA and adhere to the card.

Step 6



Add your chosen sentiment to the front and your card is complete.

Huge thanks to Elaine for taking over the Blog and providing us with an amazing crafting breakdown of this floral design!

The Sitx2 Euros Challenge with Helen Kirkham Crafts

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After smashing her first challenge in the back of the net, its seemed fitting to pass Helen a curve ball and set a Stix2 Euros Challenge!

Using Stix2 Items from her Stix2 Mystery Box, Helen was tasked with creating a football inspired design in time for the England v Netherlands Euros Match.

Catch up with Helen’s Stix2 Mystery Box reveal over on her YouTube channel

Helen chose her own Stix2 products and decided to craft a penny slider football card. Helen added football die cuts from Tattered Lace, and also used her Sizzix Die Cutting Machine.

Stix2 Products Used:

  • Double Sided Polyester Ultra Sticky Clear Tape
  • 3D Hobby & Craft PVA Glue (Metal Nib)
  • Bare Necessities Transfer Foils (Red)
  • Double Sided A4 sheets of Foam
  • White Biodegradable Glitter
  • Craft Foam Pads (Circle)
  • Clean & Tidy Tray
  • Pick up pencil
  • Crafting Sheet
  • Pierce-It Tool

Other products used:

Check out Helen’s full Un-Ball-Lievable Penny Slider video:

We love this penny slider card – such a fun and playful make! – The perfect handmade creation, fitting for the England semi-final!

Do you think Helen can make it a hattrick with a 3rd challenge?

Want to see more from Helen – check out her Facebook & Instagram

The Stix2 Challenge with Helen Kirkham Crafts

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A Scan and Cut expert, with an abundance of energy, and talent when it comes to crafting. Helen seemed the ideal candidate for our first Stix2 Challenge!

Helen Kirkham is a Freelance Craft Demonstrator who you may recognize from Create and Craft TV or her social accounts: @helenkirkhamcrafts1

Helen has kindly been a long-time supporter of the Stix2 Foam Pads & Hobby and Craft 3D Glue.

Recently she got in touch to stock up on her Stix2 crafting supplies and we thought why not throw in a few extra surprises to keep her on her toes?

As a fantastic and diverse Crafter, who frequently mixes up her materials and is no stranger to live TV with Create & Craft TV, we knew Helen would be up for a little Stix2 Challenge.

Along with ‘the usual’ order we pulled together a little mystery box, with the challenge of getting crafty with the surprise items, to see what she could create!

Checkout Helen’s full Stix2 mystery box haul

The Stix2 Challenge

From Helen’s haul the following items where selected:

Carnival Transfer Foils

Foam Dauber

Crafting Sheet

Pink Glitter

White Spray Paint

Blue Sapphire Spray Paint

Micro Dots

Kraft bags

Cork Sheets

Craft Foam Strips

The challenge then was to create something gorgeous using ALL the fab Stix2 products provided. Easier said than done? – Not for Helen!

Now, HelenKirkhamCrafts is a pro, and pulled together a fabulous kraft bag design within 24 hours! – AND she even threw in a full How-To Tutorial, so you can craft along with her!

Bravo to Helen, and thanks for being such a good sport.

This was such a fun and exciting coloration for all involved – Hats off to Helen who came up to us with the idea, can’t wat to do it again.

You can catch up with Helen on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HelenKirkhamcrafts1

Or follow her on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenKirkhamCrafts/about

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenkirkhamcrafts/?hl=en-gb

Are you crafty enough to take on a Stix2 Challenge? – Get in touch!