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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

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!

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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)

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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!

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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!

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

Mother’s Day is on Sunday 10th of March

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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 can’t you live without?

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

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.

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Follow Elaine on Instagram

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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

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Why not package your Valentine’s gift in a handcrafted trinket box this year?

Ideal for small presents, jewelry or chocolates. Design a box any shape, size or colour to help complement your pressie and Partner’s style!

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Created by Elaine Mellor

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You can grab a free box template online, such as at homemadegiftsmadeeasy.com

Construct your box using our Pearlescent A4 Card to add a beautiful shine to your creation. Alternatively opt for our Stardust A4 Card range and your gift box shall sparkle!

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Choose from our vibrant range of Paper & Card or opt for a classic Valentine’s red. Grab your Stix2 Hot Glue Gun to adhere your box together. Then complement your design with a biodegradable glitter, ribbon and Stix2 tag to finish your handcrafted gift box.

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Fancy a more intricate papercraft design?

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YouTube has a whole host of craft tutorials and walk throughs to help build your bespoke craft box.

One of the Stix2 favorites has got to be Craig Laird. Here he handmakes a Christmas gift box, but there’s no stopping you using his guide and adding putting your own Valentine’s twist!

We can not get enough of Christine’s YouTube Channel! – Subscribe Here

Christine provides honest, real-time reviews and usages on all sorts of craft products – including some of our very own Stix2 Anything collections! She does this all whilst providing fantastic art & craft demonstrations where she creates beautiful and varied projects on her YouTube Channel: @Chrissieannie.

Our Stix2 3D Hobby & Craft PVA Glue with Metal Nip, Stainless Steel Pearl Pins & Ultra Clear Double Sided Tape are all featured in her latest YouTube clip!

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Recently the very talented Christine turned her hand to Box Making. She provides an excellent break down of how to measure and assemble an artistic box to hold cards & envelopes for her dear friend Jenny.

Her walk through is fab! – as you can easily adapt her video to produce a box of whatever size you desire!

Perhaps the perfect crafting clip to help create your own box for storage, Birthday’s presents or Valentine’s Day gift wrapping.

Within her 31 minute video, Christine demonstrates two types of metrics to make construction super easy no matter where you are in the world!

Chris also provides details of a brilliant website called PNGWing, where you can download print designs FOR FREE! Watch her ‘How to Download Images from PINGWing’ video now.

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Here are 3 Paper Craft Experts to help inspire you this Valentine’s Day

Michelle Johnson

Michelle is one of our amazing Stix2 Demonstrators.

Versed in card making, crochet and many other art forms, I’d highly recommend following her on Instagram. You can catch Michelle at a Stix2 Event near you!

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Created by Michelle Johnson, Stix2 Demonstrator.

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Catherine Cohen

Author of the Crafti-Cat blog, Catherine often posts about her latest paper craft creations.

Created by Catherine Cohen, Crafti-Cat.

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Karen Letchworth

Created by Karen Letchworth, My Cup Runneth Over.

Head over to her blog for a run down of how to handcraft this heartfelt card.

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For more handmade Valentine’s Card ideas check out our ‘Only 5 weeks to go..’ blog.

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Surprise a loved one this Valentine’s Day with a elegant papercraft creation with a little help from Stix2Anything.

I’ve pulled together 3 classic Valentine’s Day craft ideas to show the beauty in sending crafty creations to those you love.

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Here at Stix2 we have complied some of our favorite festive makes and created our very own crafty Christmas Countdown!

With the dark and cold nights creeping in, Christmas is a wonderful time to get crafting and our countdown provides a little inspiration on what you can make, whilst also showcasing some of our fantastic Demonstrator’s creations.

Handmade gifts are a brilliant and thoughtful way to spread Christmas cheer and love.

Additionally, bespoke Christmas cards have a certain charm about them. Personalized gift tags and homemade decorations also help make Christmas feel extra magical!

Stix2 12 Days of Festive Makes

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Last Saturday marked the UK Industrial Tapes and Stix2 Anything annual  Christmas party!

After a year of hard work it was fantastic to get together and let our hair down – in true Geordie fashion!

The Christmas party is always a memorable occasion. What’s great is that all departments, both from UK Industrial Tapes and Stix2 get together for a good old knees up!

We started with a delicious banquet at the stunning Babucho, Newcastle and then headed for cocktails at The Slug and Lettice, Quayside, which provided the perfect festive atmosphere.

A special thank you to our Directors, Ruth, Brian, Matthew and Michael for hosting such a brilliant event, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all!

Most importantly, thank you to all our incredible staff for all their hard work and for creating such good memories at this years X-mas do!

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Joyful Reindeer Papercrafts with Crafter’s Companion

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How adorable is Michelle Johnson’s super cute festive reindeer holiday card?!

‘The Reindeer Collection’ by Crafter’s Companion can be mixed and matched with any Stix2 Card and is universal for all Yuletide projects!

Why not papercraft matching cards and gift tags, or create reindeer bunting or table décor?

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TikTok and YouTube are bursting with ideas, tips and creations but where do you start with filtering through the vast web of handcrafting blogs and info?

Search specific interests and hashtags is the best place to start: #simplecraftchristmascards or #christmascraftsmadeeasy are some of the simplest ways to find your desired content.

If you fancy finding the best way to utilise your Stix2 products, I have comprised my top crafting kings and queens to help inspire your Christmas creations this November!

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Craig Laird

TV Demonstrator at Crafter’s Companion

Craig recently celebrated reaching 13k followers on Facebook! Congratulations!

He frequently posts Makes on his Instagram and Facebook pages but his YouTube page is really the golden goose of his Creative Channels!

Often sharing in real-time, Craig provides detailed and friendly step-by-step guides on a number of artistic deigns. There’s no better time than Christmas to check out his channel for YouTube card and craft creations!

You can really tell by Craig’s content that he loves to create! Not only does he manage regular posts but also frequently goes live whilst providing bundles of Scottish charm.

On top of all this, he is also a regular presenter and creator on Crafter’s Companion TV!

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Christine Stokes

YouTube Craft Content Creator

Christine makes joyful videos all year round! She uploads a wonderful variety of papercraft makes every couple days on her YouTube channel to her fabulous 17.5k followers.

Christine uses alot of easy to find products, including Sizzix & Craftstash. She always provides links to the products she uses and her creations are clear to follow.

Her guides are very adaptable – so you can swop and change items to suit your own vision.

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Michelle Johnson

Creative Designer/ Craft Tutor/ Stix2 Demonstrator & Outreach Workshop Coordinator

Michelle is a very experienced artist who can turn her hand to almost any project!

Her Instagram boasts a wide range of individual and community projects.

Make sure to give her a follow to find your nearest demonstration so you can head down and get first hand advice, whilst working alongside Michelle and her festive makes!

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Elaine Mellor

Design Tutor at Stamps by Me Ltd & Stix2

Elaine creates stunning papercraft makes throughout the year and hosts craft events as well!

If she’s ever in your neighbourhood I’d highly recommend dropping by to one of her Make & Take events.

Her Instagram is full of fabulous cards, gift tag designs and mixed material art.

Stix2 top present picks to make any craft lovers’ Christmas wishes come true!

It’s always a nice gesture to buy gifts at X-mas that people wouldn’t normal buy themselves. That’s why craft tools are always a lovely addition to Christmas hampers!

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The Pick up Pencil is top of the Christmas list for many artists!

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Fancy kick starting someone’s craft journey this Christmas? – Our Adhesive Kits would look magical under your Christmas Tree!

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Ultimate Adhesive Kit costs £11.40.

Jumbo Adhesive Kit costs £21.40.

Other products that are great for art activities are the Stix2 Silicone Finger Protectors and Foam Daubers. Both brilliant additions to a crafter’s tool box! Why not add our Stix2 Tool Bundle to your Christmas Shopping list! – currently on offer at ONLY £12.00!

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More Christmas pressie ideas:

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Finally, is your loved one devoted to die cutting? – slash out and treat them to a state of the art Sizzix Die Cutting Machine.

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I hope that’s given you plenty Christmas Shopping inspo and crafter gift ideas! Make sure to keep a close eye on our website and socials for any last min Christmas deals and Bargains!

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Have you stockpiled on your tape and tags this wrapping season?

I tend to find, no matter how prepared I think I am, I always fall short on my sticky tape supplies and never have enough materials to add the final touches to my presents.

So, I thought I’d put together some Super Special Stix2 Christmas Price Offers and Products – so you can grab a bargain and don’t get caught short this Xmas!

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Essentials for Christmas: 8 Rolls of Clear Packaging Tape (18mm x 40m) for only £2.00

Clear Packaging/ Wrapping Tape

Clear Packaging Tape is the backbone of all gift wrapping and its one of those pesky items you think you’ve got plenty of, but when Christmas comes around suddenly there is never enough!

Well have no fear this festive period with our Super Special Christmas Savings Prices:

8 rolls for £2.00 or buy separately for only 25p per roll!

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Make Present Wrapping Simple with Stix2 Gift Wrapping Tape (19mm x 20m) for only 99p

Gift Wrapping Tape

Like the name suggests, this easy to use, clear finish, wrapping tape is the ideal, hand-held helper you’ll need this Christmas! This tape comes in a handy tape dispenser, so it saves time and make the whole process much more efficient.

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Add Stix2 Seasonal Sticky Discs to your gift wrapping supplies this Christmas

Clear Self-Adhesive Discs (available sizes: 18mm/ 25mm /34mm)

A no fuss way to seal your parcels, bags or to secure gift tags – all whilst adding elegance and a professional finish to your gift wrapping!

The perfect alternative to sticky tape! Stix2 Clear Self-Adhesive Discs provide a smooth finish and bind your wrapping together without needing large strips of tape. This makes gift wrapping super quick and extra easy to unwrap when the time comes.

Clear Self-Adhesive Discs are available in a range of sizes, either permanent or removable.

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Christmas Gift Tags and Final Touches

Shop our Super Special Stix2 Christmas Saving Prices for all your final touches this gift wrapping Season!

Packaging your presents requires the basics, such as your chosen wrapping paper and tapes – but why stop there? it takes not time at all. Additional details and final touches to your gift presentations can really elevate your parcels and make someone feel extra special this time of year!

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After some fabulous gift tag inspiration? Check out Crafter’s Companion’s How to Craft A Christmas Shaker Tag Blog

The Paper Craft Movement have some intricate gift boxes and papercraft wrapping ideas – certainly worthlike on Instagram!