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As Christmas is fast approaching Elaine has made this beautiful bunting that would look amazing in any home.

Step 1

Draw round the stars onto patterned Christmas paper. Cut them out and glue to the stars using PVA. Use the Stix2 pierce it tool to make the hole in the paper where the hole in the star is.

Step 2

Die cut some circles from the A4 charcoal Stardust card (or any colour to suit patterned paper) Adhere these to the stars using foam pads.

Step 3

Die cut the word NOEL (I used Sizzix Tim Holtz alphabet die) from A4 red Pearl.

Stick to the circle using PVA glue and the ultra-fine tipped bottle.

Step 4

Die cut some holly leaves and glue to each star. Make the berries using 3D PVA and red biodegradable glitter sprinkled over the top. Remember to use your glitter trays to prevent any mess!

Step 5

Lastly add some of your favourite Stix2 3mm ribbon and you are good to go!

Elaine has used:

Stix2 Wooden Stars – S57472

Stix2 Art & Craft PVA – S57446

Stix2 Pierce it Tool – S57373

A4 Charcoal Stardust Card – SGBCA4CHARCOALCARD

Stix2 Ultra Fine Tip Glue Applicators – S57377

Stix2 3D PVA – S56890

Stix2 Red Biodegradable Glitter – S57428

Stix2 Clean & Tidy Tray – S57374

Satin Ribbon – S57449

A4 Red Pearlescent Card – A4300PEARLREDFEVER

Visit: www.stix2.co.uk

Happy Crafting !

Shopping for the perfect gift for a loved one can sometimes be a bit of a challenge!

Whether you’re shopping for a friend, partner, wife, mum, etc we have a great selection of crafty gifts hand-picked to make life a little bit easier this Christmas!

The Jumbo Adhesive Kit is the perfect gift for a crafter who would like to try out some new products or for the crafter who knows what they need. The kit Contains 3 handy tools to help with crafting along with a range of adhesives for all types of products.

This fabulous value for money bundle has all of the tools any crafter would ever need.

Please visit: www.stix2.co.uk to see more great gift ideas.

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

Happy Crafting !

You
I’m a Stix2 demonstrator and freelance craft tutor living in ‘not as flat as you think’ East Anglia, where we have several very good independent craft shops.

How you started
That’s all thanks to my Mum, her ability and encouragement to try anything creative.  I love to find as many uses for things as possible, to mend and recycle where I can.

Favourite project
A papier mache head, decorated with die cut cereal box shapes and broken jewelry stuck on with hot glue, painted and waxed.  A handy stand for headphones.

Favourite tool/product
The Stix2 2in1 glue pen and Transfer Foils – write, draw or stamp something with the glue and foil it, no need to buy an expensive machine. Mounting Foam – now I have a stamp platform I’m re-mounting my old rubber stamps to fit the press and using the redundant wooden blocks for altered art.

Can’t live without
A non-stick crafting sheet, heat resistant and so easy to clean makes it a MUST have.

Inspiration
This comes from everything, anything and anyone. Other crafters are a mine of inspiration, whether it’s my local group or a well known blogger. Also look at things with a view to what else could you make from it, an empty malt drink plastic pot makes a great child safe night light with an LED tea light inside.

Visit www.stix2.co.uk to follow Rushanne when she is demonstrating.

For further information on Stix2 products please contact us on the details below.
T: 0191 2697810
E: sales@stix2.co.uk

Hi I am Jan Curtis demonstrator and tutor. I live in West Wales by the sea. After working in education for over 22 years, I retired to relax and do my own thing .( I have always been a crafter) well I visited a craft shop in Milford Haven and it has been all go since!!!

I teach all paperbacks to over 20 ladies and 2 gentlemen every week. My inspiration comes from my ladies asking me can we do this or that from paint techniques to folding paper. I come up with a plan and all are happy.

As requested by a lady to make a suitcase and album which has turned out ok this is my latest and favourite project. The other ladies want to make it too now!! Here are some photos of my craft room view from my window working in class.

Find out when Jan is demonstrating for Stix2 by visiting www.stix2.co.uk

Contact the Stix2 team for further information on the details below.
T: 0191 25697810
E: sales@stix2.co.uk

Have Fun Crafting!

Who
I have been crafting forever! Taught well by my late parents, drawing, sewing and knitting etc.
I started making cards over 20 years ago before my youngest daughter was born and then worked in various craft shops, teaching and demonstrating the wonderful array of products!
I have also been lucky enough to have had projects in a number of magazines in the past.

Where
I live in Surrey, just a half an hour train ride south of London, and 10 minutes from the biggest car park in England….the wonderful M25!!  We all hate it but use it frequently.

Workspace
I am lucky enough to have a big cabin in my garden which is my workroom, storeroom and classroom.  It’s very much my Sanctuary and I can lose myself out there for hours!  No children, dogs or husband…..just crafting.  I hold workshops in there and I have everything including the kitchen sink!  Photo shows half the cabin, bit of a mess at the moment…sorting out cupboards again! Help…I’ve run out of space!

Favourite Project
My favourite project ever has to be the glass bottle I painted for a class project.  Couldn’t have done it without the aid of Stix2 extra sticky doublesided tapes and hot glue!  Photo shows bottle with and without lights.

Tools and Materials
What do I reach for most….hmmm, couldn’t be without my trusty scissors, knife and guillotine.

I was thrilled to be asked to demo for Stix2 several years ago. This has enabled me to visit some amazing craft shops in the South East and meet more lovely crafters.  I do enjoy being able to show the great and varied products Stix2 have.

Thank you to the wonderful Michelle Johnson for introducing me to Ruth and her brilliant team at Stix2!

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

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

Have Fun Crafting!

You
Hi my name is Debbie Frost & I live in South Devon. I’ve been a demonstrator for Stix2 for almost 4 years which I love. I’m also a craft tutor & I regularly run my own workshops on a variety of different topics & techniques

Where
I live in sunny Exmouth, Devon which not only has a stunning4 mile beach but beautiful  scenery & nature at the estuary where the river Exe meets the sea.

How you started
I have been a crafter for as long as I can remember but got more interested in card making when I got a job in the local craft shop (Japonica- sadly no longer open!). I then went on to win a couple of competitions in craft magazines, was a DT member for the Woodware blog & was finally approached by Stix2 to become one of their demonstrators. The rest is history!

Favourite to Make
Anything messy & mixed media with lots of texture,colour & different techniques especially canvases!

Workspace
Overlooking my garden but don’t too too closely at the mess!

Can’t Live Without
My trusty Stix2 Hot Melt glue gun! Always on my desk & useful for all kinds of  craft techniques not to mention household repairs.

Customers & Feedback
Nothing gives me a greater buzz  when I’ve been to one of my Stix2 demo days at one of my crafty retailers than knowing I’ve done a good job & everyone had a good time. So thanks to all my loyal retailer supporters! The ladies at Somer Craft Addix

Creative Friends
Of course I count all those associated with Stix2 as my creative friends but we all have special ones don’t we? I feel privileged to count this fine trio of ladies as my close crafty friends.

My craft bestie Jan Caudrelier – that’s us with the award for Best Craft Retailer in 2014 awarded to Japonica at the NEC.

Fellow demonstrators Jenny Redfern  & Jane Williams

To find out more on Stix2 demo days or Debbie Frost please visit www.stix2.co.uk
or contact us on the details below:
E: sales@stix2.co.uk
T: 0191 2697810

Great way to present chocolate, Chicks or any Easter gift thanks to Jenny Redfern.

To make your own Benny Bunny you will need …

Mothers Day will soon be on us and Babs has made this lovely Wallet to put special memories, Tickets or a treat!

Babs has used…

Large White Alteration Tags S57324
Red Gingham Card A4250REDSMALLGHIN
Die Cut Clover Flower White S57299
Tinted Card Intensive Red A4250TINTRED
Tape Runner S57269 / Refill S57270

Along with many other products.

22nd February 1pm – 2pm

New and Exclusive products from Stix2 will be featured on…

Presented by Dean Wilson & Michelle Johnson

With some exciting New and Exclusive kits
Containing Tools for the Trade, New PVA, Card and more….

If you can IMAGINE IT you can DO IT!

Melt & Mould Foam
Introducing a fantastic new 3D foam, with adhesive on one side, that you can use with glitter, foil, beads, paint and an amazing new way to heat and shape with embossing powders.

Sunday – 9:30am – Booking Code: SU3B
Monday – 3:45pm – Booking Code: MO3N
Tuesday- 2:30pm – Booking Code: TU3K

Tools of the Trade
Stix2 have been adding yet more exciting tools, which they are sharing with you. New ideas, projects and techniques to use within all crafting projects.

Sunday – 12:00 Noon – Booking Code: SU3F
Monday – 10:45am – Booking Code: MO3D
Tuesday- 12:00 Noon – Booking Code: TU3F

Or visit us on Stand D06 to find our more.

For further information on Stix2 products please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk
Please visit www.chsi.co.uk for Stitches information.

Have Fun Crafting!