The team of dedicated crafters collaborated on the vibrant Poppy Pod project along with the Royal British Legion Shop. The Jacket was kindly donated by Pamela, who has spent the past 2 months loving sewing each poppy into place.
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The results are stunning! You can now see this glorious Remembrance Day tribute displayed in The Lexicon.
The Poppy Pod project is raising money on behalf of the Royal British Legion. Visit Michelle Instagram to donate
Michelle has sent us some fabulously festive photos form her recent trip to the InkC Retreat!
Susan and Cassis from Country View Crafts organized the InkC Retreat which is an excellent event for like-minded crafters! If you wish to collaborate, create, participate in tutorials, or focus on personal projects in a fun and welcoming creative environment then the InkC Retreat is for you!
The October craft retreat was bursting with Christmas festivities and it looks like it was another crafting success for Country View Crafts!
Michelle designed a wonderful Christmas countdown door hanger using Stix2 goodies.
Find out when more about the InkC Retreat over on their Facebook Page.
Elaine’s has continued raiding her new Crafter’s Companion craft stash and created these gorgeous autumnal papercrafts using their new range of Stamps & Dies!
Christmas has come early thanks to Crafter’s Companion who have kindly gifted us a whole heap of festive stamp & die sets!
We couldn’t wait to ship them out the new goodies to our Stix2 elves, who have already been busy in their crafting workshops, creating some fabulously festive Christmas crafts using Crafter’s Companion’s amazing stamp & die sets!
Elaine is kickstarting our Crafter’s Christmas collection with this glittery shaker card! Thanks Elaine, for sharing this beautiful design with us.
Amanda has teased even more fun wobblers wrapping ideas, and we can’t see what she crafts next!
With an increased interest in eco-friendly products. Amanda is certainly one to watch for reusable and fun gift-wrapping ideas.
Recently we gifted her some of our fabulous kraft bags and it was great to see how she brought the product to life!
With our growing range of eco-products, we certainly will be tuning into Amanda’s socials for her crafty know-how and look forward to spotting some of our Stix2 products in her clips!
If your after some spooky craft inspo then check out Corrine & Jan’s bewitching #Stix2Halloween Projects!
Corrine’s Stix2 Halloween Shaker Card
Corrine has used all but one item from the Stix2 Halloween Bundle and even managed to add a few extra Stix2 crafting goodies to her make! Corrine also decided to incorporate stamps from CraftStash & Eureka Stamping.
For Corrine’s creepy crafting challenge she choice to design as spooky shaker card! The use of pearlescent black card and orange glitter really make this shaker pop! – head over to Corrine’s YouTube Channel to find out how she achieved this eye-catching Halloween card!
Keep up with Corrine Crafts:
Jan’s Stix2 Halloween Bunting
Halloween Bunting is super fun way to get crafting at Halloween. Jan has exceled in the #Stix2Halloween Challenge using all the products in our haunting Halloween Bundle and creating a super cute and vibrant project perfect for the Halloween theme!
Using Crafter’s Companion Gemini Dies, Jan has brought our bundle to life! I especially enjoy the use of fabric spray paint slashes and acetate bat that really give her design depth and personality!
Craft along with Jan over on her YouTube channel– were you can follow her step by step in creating your own boo-tastic bunting!
Keep up with Jaybe Crafts:
Take on the #Stix2Halloween Challenge and get crafting with our Stix2 Halloween Bundle!
If your after some spooky craft inspo then check out Elaine’s bewitching Halloween Challenge designs!
Elaine has covered all aspects of creepy crafts from super cute Trick or Treat creations, to Happy Haunting tags & cards – ideal of goodie bags and parties!
Share your Halloween projects with us! #Stix2Halloween
What better way to get into the spooky spirit than with a little Stix2 Halloween Challenge?
We recently reached out to some of our current crafting favs and set them the challenge of getting crafty using the Stix2 Halloween Card Bundle.
We can’t wait to see the diverse collection of creative makes our card markers will design!
The Stix2 Halloween Card Bundle
A spooktacular collection of essential craft supplies for all your creepy creations this Halloween!
Bundle includes:
1 sheet of A4 Black Coalmine Pearlescent Card.
1 sheet of A4 Bottle Green Stardust Paper.
1 sheet of A4 Tangerine Tinted Card.
1 sheet of A4 Violet Stardust Card.
60ml bottle of Black Fabric Spray Paint.
5 pack of A4 Clear Project Acetate Sheets.
8gm tube of Penny Copper Biodegradable Glitter.
We have 4 paper craft artists taking part in our Halloween Challenge, but the more the merrier!
Join in by purchasing the bundle for only £6.99 and then use the #Stix2Halloween to showcase your designs on your socials.
Crafters who have accepted the Stix2 Halloween Challenge!
Elaine Mellor
A Stix2 crafting expert, with oodles of paper-crafting flare and creativity. If you follow us on social media, you’ll already be familiar with Elaine’s stunning Stix2 designs, she’s big on sentiments and cardmaking – and we are so pleased she accepted this challenge, as we simply love her makes!
We can wait to start posting her Halloween makes on the Insta!
Follow Elaine’s crafts via the Stix2 social accounts:
Helen Kirkham Crafts
Helen is no stranger to a Stix2 Challenge, with 2 amazing creations under her belt! Helen has kindly stepped up to the Halloween Challenge, despite her busy schedule as a regular on Create & Craft TV.
What would a Stix2 Challenge be without Helen? We can’t wait to see her spooktacular take on this one.
Make sure to follow Helen on her socials, especially on her YouTube and stay tuned to see her spooking Stix2 creation!
Follow Helen:
Corrine’s Crafts & Jaybe Crafts
You may already be familiar with Corrine & Jan. Their abundance of paper craft knowledge and stunning cardmaking designs speak for themselves!
We are very excited to see what creepy Collab creations these two powerhouses of the craft world produce!
Make sure to follow Corrine & Jan over on YouTube, and keep up to date on their Stix2 coloration!
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What is your experience for working in your role?
I have been with the company for just under 6 years My role as an assistant accountant includes working closely with managers and directors assisting with bookkeeping and management accounts.
What do you like about working in your role?
My role is very varied, fast paced and no time to think, weeks blend into months. I continue to build my skills and knowledge. The people I work with are not just work colleagues, we are there for each other – perfect team.
The people I work with are not just work colleagues, we are there for each other – perfect team.
What is your background?
I am originally from Cramlington but have lived in Bedlington with my husband for the last 27 years. I started my career on a factory floor many years ago but when I hit late 20s put myself through AAT qualification. Over the past 20 + years I have worked in accounts in Banking, Police, hospital, housing and then eventually came back to factories.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work?
When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends this is very important to me and recently I became a nanna so everything is centered around him at the moment and if I’m not with family you will find me chilling with a gin and tonic, my favourite drink.
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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!
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