Friday 31 May 2013

NEW Weekly offers

Don't forget our weekly offers are on the website.  These really do fly out the door quickly so do not delay and order yours now.


New Pop n Cuts

New Pop N Cuts in stock now and Caz has been having fun with these already.


Materials Used:
Sizzix Pop n cuts Chair
Sizzix Foyer Embossing Folder Set
Penny Black Sunny Days clear stamp set (for the dog)
Imaginisce Papers for wallpaper and picture in frame
Joy! stamps Foliage Die

Thursday 30 May 2013

Create and take from Friday 24th May


Hello!  sure to put a smile on the face of the recipient this Hello card was made
using a selection of Memory Box Dies, an Embossing Folder and a stamp.

Embossing Folder Nellie Snellen Cherry Blossom
Memory Box Hello Die
Memory Box Cheshire Branch outline and background
Hero Arts Paper Owl Wood Mounted stamp
After embossing we used a sanding block to highlight the branches and flowers more.

We have a very different Create and Take for tomorrow.  Check back over the weekend to see it


Wednesday 29 May 2013

NEW Penny Black


Demo Day - Part three

Final cards from our Demonstration event  - if you do get a chance to pop along to our store all these
cards are on display in our Classroom so do pop in and look at them as they really do look lovelier in real life.


here is another one of Karens stunning La Blanche cards, lots of 3d on this one
that can't be picked up by the camera.


Another Caz Creation.  Marianne Birds and branches.
Caz used the Distress Paints to colour the leaves and also used one
of the birdhouse stamp and die sets also from Marianne.


Paula made this happy sunny card with her own Sizzix Designs


Even more birds, branches, flowers and birdhouses from Caz


Sue M used the cameo set of punches to make this lovely card


Here is a lovely Tag that Charry made using the Joy! die


This was Karen's Make and Take Tag.  She has used the Coredinations
cardstock with an embossing folder to create the two toned background.


Caz who is most definitely NOT a sewer enjoyed
playing with the dies, felt and some threads to make these
cute bag hangers - proof that you don't have to be a master
at sewing to have fun with these dies.  They cut the felt beautifully and 
the True Felt come in a lovely selection of colours and is
beautiful quality.


Here is Caz's Make and Take.  A little bit of felt, die cutting and stamping


From Trash to Treasure - Caz re-used this parcel tape
inside to make this cute little trinket pot.  With the number
of packing tapes we get through we think Caz will be
making these in her sleep!  A great little gift idea.  Teamed
up with some lovely papers and dies who would have known?


Sorry for all the birdy/owl cards but Caz really did enjoy her
prep time and made so many cards :)  Here is the Marianne
Owl and the flowers made in felt.


Almost at the end and Caz made this 3d birdhouse
using the Marianne Birdhouse and Flowers stamp and die set


This time Caz used the Marianne Butterfly die.


And lastly some more cute felt creations.  The Chick was
made by cutting the ear parts off the owl.  We also think this would
be a great robin/penguin for Christmas.

Well we hope you have enjoyed looking at these cards.  We will be back later with
a picture of last weeks Create and Take.

Tuesday 28 May 2013

Demo Cards part 2

More cards from our demo event.  There are more to following tomorrow too :)


The template for this birdhouse can be found in the Marianne Mini Idea magazine part 1
Here Caz has used the Marianne Bird and a little birdie tells me this is part of the offer
of the week on our website HERE  be quick!
and the Marianne Branch and Flower




Caz this time used the owl and branch - those 3d flowers were a breeze with
the Imaginesce Petal roller


Another gorgeous creation from Paula, showing off Paula's simple but beautiful style


Another Owl from Caz, more Branch and Flower and more beautiful Authentique
Papers.  A Memory Box "Hello" thrown in for good measure


Karen gets all textured with her  tag added to a card


Another floral lovely from Suzanne


These Woodware stamps are always popular


Another stunner from Karen using the LaBlanche stamps


Cute Tag from Suzanne using the Woodware Globe Flowers
 (you might want to check out that offers page again!)


And last for today, but no mean least a beautiful card from Charry
using the Joy! dies and Maja papers


Friday 24 May 2013

Picture Heavy Post - Demo Day Catch up

Seems such a long time ago now, but here are some of the promised demo cards.  Won't post all today as there are lots.


To start, here is one of Suzanne's cards made using the Woodware Stamps


Another one of Suzanne's Creations


Karen was working wonders with the UTEE and the LaBlanche Stamps


Caz (me) was having fun with the Marianne Dies - here I have used
the Passe-part Pot Square and the Butterfly Dies




Another one of Suzannes softly coloured cards.  This one featuring a Magnolia design.


Paula Pascual worked wonders with her collection of Sizzix Dies


And not forgetting Paula's stamps too!


Charry made lovely cards with the Joy! Dies and stamps


Another one of Caz's creations using the bird die and a few
other shapes to turn it into a funky chicken!


More Marianne, we told ya Caz had fun and made a load
of cards.  Marianne birds, Birdhouses, branches and Flowers



Another beautiful from Karen


And a floral delight from Paula


UTEE again on another Karen creation


and lastly for today Caz using Paulas dies and
some felt to make this happy card.

We will be back Monday in the afternoon/evening with some more cards.

Tuesday 21 May 2013

Class in the spotlight Suzanne Thursday 20th June


Suzanne will show you that just armed with a selection of dies, card, paper & gems you can  make gorgeous contemporary cards with a splash of colour. 
 And we have some sneaky peeks to show you just a little to tempt but not too much!



These beautiful clean look cards are always in style will be one to reach to over and over again.  Suitable for all levels of crafting and Suzanne is on hand throughout the class to assist 
and help you.

The class runs 10:30am - 3:30pm
call 01293 863576 to book



Monday 20 May 2013

Fridays Create and Take

This past Friday Suzie Q made a lovely Penny Black create and Take using the Sweet and Cute Set. 

 The set comprises of 7 main images and 2 wording stamps and for £10.99
its worth every penny.

Suzie used some beautiful Maja Paper this one is called 7th May

The image was coloured with Distress Inks to give a soft effect.

Sunday 19 May 2013

We want your creations!! SPELLBINDER "S" Give-away


Celebrating Ken's recent visit to Crafts U Love we would love to see your creations using Spellbinder products and Media Mixage creations. And we have a cracking prize for you!

Ken gave us a very special Spellbinder "S" gold die. These dies are not available to purchase so it really is a fantastic prize for those who love Spellbinders.





So now we have your attention we need to tell you what the rules are :

CLOSING DATE 19th June - this is one month for you to create

Your cards or creations MUST include Spellbinder or Media Mixage Products

You need to upload your entries to our facebook page, please title SPELLBINDER S COMP ** Competition will be opened to blog entries too and we will upload those photos from emails to facebook on behalf of the entrants.

By entering your card you are giving Crafts U Love the rights to share your card on our blog or website at any time

Winner will be chosen by the Crafts U Love judging panel and winner announced Saturday 22nd June.

If you want to enter from the blog please email you cards to customerservices@craftsulove.co.uk and entitle your email Spellbinder S Comp




Thursday 16 May 2013

Weekly Offers!

Have you checked out our weekly offers?  These items are set at a fantastic price for one week only and available whilst stocks last.  Check them out by clicking on the logo on our website or clicking HERE