Honeypot Crafts

Our October Minithon....

2011-10-31T22:44:00.000Z

Hi Everyone

Well, yesterday was our October Minithon and, despite suffering the after effects off a migraine I had on Saturday, we had a ball (and even managed to make a fabulous project!)

I love our Minithons, it's a chance for me to sit in good crafty company, drink tea, eat cakes and biscuits and spend time crafting on a project that we wouldn't get time to do in a regular class (not that we ever finish our projects on the Minithon either...we all talk and giggle too much lol!), but isn't that a good thing? ;o)

Anyhoo, I have just taken a couple of photos on my phone of our project and thought I'd pop them on here before I mash a cuppa ;o)

This is an A4 box frame card that folds flat with the help of the two side panels :o)

I have used my favourite, Edwin, with Tilda for this Christmas Card, in cream, brown and blue..accented with gold mirri card.

Coloured with both Flexmarkers and Pro Markers, lots of Glamour Dust! snowflake dies, my ever present distress inks and various lil embellishments that were knocking about in my stash lol

I hope you like it

Happy Crafting!

Love, as always

Phill

October Minithon...

2011-10-18T10:11:00.000+01:00

Good Morning All!

I am back from my holiday and raring to go!

I would highly recommend Hawaii as a holiday destination :o) But it's no fun coming back to the October cold in the UK! lol

Anyhoo, it's our October Minithon next Sunday, 30th October, 10am til 1pm and I need to know who is coming so let me know asap if you need a space... remember my maximum is 15 for Minithons.

We are doing a special Christmas Project in a box! :o)

Let me know by either..

emailing me admin@honeypotcrafts.co.uk

phoning me 0115 8403510

or let me know on my Facebook page

Thanks muchly

Love, as always

Phill

Look What's Landed On The Website....

2011-09-20T10:29:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone

Yesterday saw the start of a very busy week for me...

Orders to do, Create & Craft shows on Thursday and Friday, To Do List to do for Carol lol, Projects to complete and so on... so I'm cracking on with my 'to do' list this morning!

I have finally, just added the new Letraset Flexmarkers to the website.. whoo hoo!

You know I love them, you've seen my colouring in on my Facebook pages (when I should have been working lol)

These pens are different to the Pro Markers, the inks are still alcohol based so they work together with the Pro Markers, but these Flexmarkers are more translucent, softer shades which help us to blend and achieve more realistic colour toning... I urge you to try them.... you'll be hooked, like me!

Here is a quick linky to them on the website.

I have also added the stunning new 'On The Edge' Embossed Card Blanks by Craftwork Cards... this is my second delivery.... the first lot sold out in two days in the shop! So grab them whilst they are in... with some beautiful Christmas designs, these will make your Christmas Cards special and stand out on the shelf!

Here's a quick linky to them on the website.

Anyhoo, that's all for now!

I better get back to my to do list... at least I can tick one job off ;o)

Happy Crafting!

Love, as always

Phill

Pro-marker Tutorial Workshops...

2011-09-01T22:15:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone

I know, I bet you can't believe that I have posted twice in the same night! lol

Anyhoo, as suggested by Cath, one of my Tuesday class ladies (Thanks Cath), I am having three special Pro-marker Tutorial Workshops next weekend.

There is a maximum of 10 spaces for each day and the times are as follows.

Friday 9th September - 1 til 4pm

Saturday 10th September - 2 til 5pm (This is now full so no spaces left)

Sunday 1th September - 10 til 1pm

I will be showing you how to make the most of your pro-markers!..

How to blend, how to shade, how to shadow, how to do those all important skin tones, how to fade and how to create seemless and infinite colour combinations..!

The cost is £20 for the three hours, you will need to bring your own pro-markers and I will provide all the images and cardstcock etc

If you wish to book a place, best be quick and let me know as soon as possible.

If you are also struggling with any particular subject when using your pro-markers, please also drop me an email, text or message before hand and I will try and incorporate that into the workshop for you :o)

Happy Crafting!

Love, as always

Phill

Sundays..........

2011-09-01T21:56:00.001+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just a quick note to let you all know that, as of this week, I am now closed on Sundays...

Whoo Hoo, this means I am now having an 'actual' day off...

I know, it's unheard of and completely selfish lol

As most of you will know by now, I have now become one of Create and Crafts' Craft Ambassadors, which means that you will probably see more of me on air.

So, in order for me to be fresh as a daisy for you all, at the shop and on air, I need to have a work/life balance and hopefully this will help me achieve that.

I will still be having my Minithons, Craftathons and other special classes (more on that in another post I will write in a minute) on Sundays, so these are not affected.

I just didn't want you all arriving at the shop on a Sunday and not finding me there (besides, you know me well enough to know that I will be sat at home crafting anyway lol)

There are no other changes to my opening hours apart from this change on a Sunday.

See You Soon

Happy Crafting!

Love, as always

Phill

Christmas Tatty button Stamps....

2011-08-25T07:00:00.000+01:00

Good Morning All!

Well, good morning from a very wet and rainy Nottingham! It's been raining all through the night here and shows no signs of slowing down yet ha ha

So, being as I couldn't sleep for all the rain, I have been updating the website and I have aded all the new Christmas Tatty Button Stamps and the fabulous Christmas CD-Rom that goes with them..

Here are a couple of pictures of some of the new stamps...

I adore Tatty Button! She's a little bit more 'grown up' and funkier than the usual cuties I like to colour in and that's probably what her appeal is to me...

Now I only took my delivery of these stamps yesterday and my Wednesday class bought most of them, as they were unpacking the boxes for me lol so the stock is going very, very quickly so pop over to the website and get your order in quickly, before they sell out.. here's a quick linky to the website www.honeypotcrafts.co.uk

Now, you all know me well enough by now to know that had one each of all the stamps ;o) so watch this space for some lovely new projects :o)

Happy Crafting Everyone!

Love, as always

Phill

2011-08-12T19:27:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just a quick message to let you all know that Secret Project No.3 Photos are on my other blog...

www.phillmartin.blogspot.com

I've had a few messages from people saying they couldn't find it on this blog, so thought I best let you know where it is! lol

Pop over and have a look

Happy Crafting!

Love, as always

Phill

Secret Project No.2 is on 'the other blog' :o)

2011-08-07T20:11:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just a quick message to let you all know that Secret Project No.2 Photos are on my other blog...

www.phillmartin.blogspot.com

I've had a few messages from people saying they couldn't find it on this blog, so thought I best let you know where it is! lol

Pop over and have a look

Happy Crafting!

Love, as always

Phill

What an absolutely splendid Craftathon!

2011-08-01T07:29:00.000+01:00

Good Morning Everyone

Wow! Yesterday we had our July Craftathon and what a cracker it was! 29 of us crafting away....perfect day!

Every door in the shop was open and every fan switched on! it was soooo warm....

It's a pity we can't put the tables outside! ha ha

I love the Craftathons, it's such a good laugh and I can catch up with you all at the same time :o)

(In between lots of cuppas and cakes of course lol)

I just want to say a thankyou to Sue (for her fab cards, as usual) and to Tricia (for her fab catering, as usual)

I have many talents, but catering is not one of them lol!

And I want to say a big thankyou to you all for coming... it's you lot that make the day so much fun!

Anyhoo, here are some lil photos of the four projects we did... I'm not sure how clear the photos are as I took them on my phone...

These projects will also be on my website, with a list of what we used, in case you wish to purchase the bits and have a go ;o)

Gorjuss Girls Circle Stepper Card (8")

8x8 Fizzy Moon 'Floating Topper' Card

Fizzy Moon DL Twisted Triple Easel Card

Gorjuss Girls A5 Double Stepper Card

That's it folks, until my secret project is revealed......sooooon ;o)

Hope you like what we did...

Happy Crafting!

Love

Phill

Tatty Button in Monochrome

2011-07-16T07:05:00.000+01:00

Good Morning All

It's been such a busy week, with one thing and another...

Carol and I have never stopped! The new website www.honeypotcrafts.co.uk has gone crackers! and I'm still adding products to it almost every day!

If you haven't already, please sign up for my newsletter (the sign up thingy is on the right hand side of the home page) as I will be sending newsletters every Friday from now on!

You can also (when I can bring myself to do it) buy some of my treasured, one off, Tilda & Edwin projects.. There are a couple on there now, under the My Cards and Projects for sale category. Be quick though, the last two I added sold in about 5 minutes!

Anyhoo.... I'm popping this photo on of the card we have made at my classes this week..... I love Tatty Button, she's funky and cute all at the same time... and of course the stamps are for sale on the website ;o)

I did mine in monochrome, but some of the classes did this card in pinks or neutrals and the results were equally bootiful!

Here you go...

I will add this project to the website in a second, with a full list of what I have used to create it...hope you like it as much as we do!

Happy Crafting!

Love

Phill

Our June (albeit it was in July!) Minithon...

2011-07-04T16:59:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone

Two posts in on day...can't you tell I am catching up with my jobs! lol

Anyway, yesterday (Sunday) we had our June Minithon.... I know, I know...it's July, but we always have it on the last Sunday of the month, just happens that the last Sunday of June was too early! ha ha

Moooving on!

I need to say a big thankyou to Nikki (my mate) from Polka Doodles for letting me nick her template ;o) as we did one of her luvvely birdhouses from the Candy Doodles CDRom. Here is a quick linky to Nikkis site, she has some luvverly stuff on there ... Polka Doodles

Here are a few photos I took before I went to 'work' yesterday ;o) Hope you like it :o)

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Up and running...

2011-07-04T16:51:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone

Well, where to start!

My new Honeypot Crafts Online store is now officially open and up and running!

After much encouragement (bullying lol) from some of my Facebook and Twitter followers, I let the new shop go 'live' a week earlier than planned, but the response have been overwhelming.

I want to, personally, thank Sue and NJ particularly for their words of encouragement (and nagging!) for getting me motivated to get the online shop up and running again, it's been a long haul project that I have been doing in the background for a wee while now so I hope you like the new look and feel of it.

I also want to personally thank everyone else (sounds like I won an award lol) for your support too, I truly value you all as friends, not customers and to have both is just amazing!

Anyway, I will be constantly adding new products to the online shop as there is still so much in my 'real' shop that isn't on the site yet, and of course, you know I keep ordering new products too so I am going to be an even busier bee!

I plan to add new ranges on Fridays, so please keep an eye on my Twitter and Facebook as I'll let you all know on there too when new ranges are added :o)

Have I rambled enough? yep!

Thanks again and here is a quick linky to the new online shop... www.honeypotcrafts.co.uk

Happy Crafting

Phill

New Look Website :o)

2011-07-01T21:26:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone

Well, the new look website is now up and running and ready for you to start shopping!

I am still adding lots of products, but was bullied (I loved it) into letting it go live before I planned....

Keep checking back to see what I have added and for all my news :o)

Until next time...

www.honeypotcrafts.co.uk

Happy shopping and, of course... Happy Crafting!

Love

Phill

Sunday Workshop

2011-06-05T20:41:00.000+01:00

Good Evening Everyone

Just a quick post, particularly for those of you who are near me in Nottingham,

I now have a few spaces on my Sunday afternoon (3-5pm) workshops, I take these classes every week (unless I'm on Create and Craft)

If you are interested in joining the gang, drop me an email or give me a ring at the shop (01158403510).

Happy Crafting!

Love

Phill

My May Craftathon Projects

2011-06-02T09:02:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just a quick post for the benefit of those of you that 'don't do' Facebook or Twitter ;o)

We had a fabulous time at our May Craftathon last weekend, Thankyou to you all for coming and making it such a good day :o)

Here are a couple of lil photos of my two projects.

For my first project, I made a double sided stepper card using the luvverly Tatty Button Stamps and made the co-ordinating background paper with the Tatty Button CD Rom :o)

For my second project, I made a multi layered book easel card with the cute and cuddly Tatty Teddy. The shape for the card came from a Grand Nestability die, and, of course, my distress inks were put to work here too :o)

Hope you like them!

Pop over to my other Blog phillmartin.blogspot.com to see another card I made using Tatty Teddy stamps :o)

Happy Crafting!

Love

Phill

My New Team Member :o)

2011-05-18T19:23:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone

I have some exciting news for you!

I now have a new member of staff joining me at Honeypot Crafts!

Carol will be officially joining my team on Tuesday 7^th June and she is bringing lots of fresh ideas with her.

As well as being a darn good crafter, she makes a cracking cup of tea too!

I know you will all make her feel welcome and wish her luck in her new role.

Carol will undoubtedly be popping on to say Hi too, once she has settled in :o)

Of course, this means more days for you to come and buy things as I will now be open when I am on Create & Craft! :o)

Watch this space for more news about forthcoming events in store!

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Would you like to come and work with me?

2011-04-03T15:06:00.001+01:00

Good Afternoon Everyone....

And Happy Mothers Day to all the mums out there! Hope you are being spoiled and looked after today :o)

Ok, the reason for my post today is that the time has come when I need an assistant in the shop.

This, of course means that I have a part time vacancy (hours to be confirmed) for someone who can meet the job specification listed below.

Essential Requirements

Experienced Crafter/Cardmaker.
Good knowledge of craft related products.
Flexibility on work hours, some weekend and short notice (couple of days) cover will be needed.
Good communication skills and a friendly disposition.
Enthusiasm and reliability.
Ability to work on own initiative.

Preferred Requirements

Retail Experience (training will be given)
Live locally (Nottinghamshire)

If you feel like you are perfect for the job, drop me an email to p.m.martin1@ntlworld.com or pop into the shop and I will give you a quick, easy application form to fill in (nothing to be scared of , just so I have all you details in one place)

I'm quite excited about this and hope that you can join me as part of my team at Honeypot Crafts...

Hope to hear from you soon!

Phill

Sunday is Craftathon Day!

2011-03-23T06:46:00.000Z

Hi Everyone

Well, what an absolutely fantastic time we had at Olympia last week!

It was sooo busy and I met some lovely people and even managed to sneak a little 'workshopping' in too!

I thought I best remind everyone that our March Craftathon is this Sunday (27th), I know,.... how soon it has come around! and we are doing 4 lovely projects to help get your creative juices flowing!

We are starting at 10am and as usual, won't be finished on time lol.

I will text you all on Saturday to let you know if there is anything specific you need to bring along.

Can't wait to see you all....got so many stories to share!

Happy Crafting!

Love

Phill

March Madness!

2011-03-11T06:19:00.000Z

Hi Everyone,
I thought I would post a lil message to let you know what's been happening in my crazy world so far in March...
Needless to say, it's been a very busy month so far!

I have just got back from Bath, where Clare Curd and myself were filming for Docrafts Creativity TV.... we had such a laugh!, butt of course were working hard too ;o)
The little bit of Bath I actually saw was beautiful so I plan to have a long weekend there at some point in the summer :o)

I have also been completing several projects and articles for the Docrafts Creativity Magazine, May issue.... Hopefully you will like what I have done and I have been able to inspire you :o)

Now it's time to get ready for the Stitch and Craft Show at Olympia in London. Myself and Clare will be there for the duration, giving you some demos and no doubt giggling alot lol
Most of the Docrafts designers will be there too so between us, we can hopefully give you lots of tips and tricks :o)
The show runs from 17th to 20th March and you can find out more here

As soon as I get back from Olympia, I will be getting ready for my March Craftathon at the shop! All places are booked and most of the May places have gone before I even print a list lol
It really has been non stop since the beginning of March, but it's all good fun.

I will be back on your Create & Craft screens in April (I really couldn't fit any shows in from now until then!) and I will give you more details nearer the time..

Anyhoo, I hope you are all well and crafting away.

See you at Olympia!

Happy Crafting!

Love
Phill
x

Last couple of days :o)

2011-02-07T21:04:00.000Z

Hi Everyone

I have had a few spare hours over the last few days so I thought I would make a couple of Valentines Cards with my Tilda & Edwin stamps..

Here they are... they are already on my Facebook page so I am putting them on here for my aunt and sister and anyone else who isn't a facebook user.. :o)

What do you think?

Happy Crafting!

Love

Phill

Back on Create & Craft...

2011-01-24T17:48:00.000Z

Hi Everyone

Just a quick update to let you know that I am back on Create & Craft this Wednesday (26th Jan) at 8am and 2pm.

I will be showing a lovely Daisy & Dandelion bumper kit (Great price too!)
Some Bunny Loves You Clear Stamps
and
The new Xcut Multi Shaper Punches (the ones I used in Issue 25 Creativity Magazine)

Hope you can join me!

Happy Crafting!

Love
Phill
x

oh dear!

2011-01-16T21:07:00.000Z

Hi Everyone
Is it really last October since I posted on here?! I am so ashamed!
BUT, in my defence, as most of you know, it has been a rather crazy few months!

Where to start... I know, grab a cuppa lol

You probably already know that I am now on Create & Craft quite regularly and this does take me away from the shop alot, as well as the Docrafts Creativity projects I do.

I am loving my time on Create & Craft and particularly working with Docrafts and, hopefully, helping them to develop their product range. I want to thank you all for your endless support and encouragement.. it really does give me the energy to keep pushing myself!

There are more things in the pipeline and I will endeavour to keep you up to date.

I will be at the Olympia show in London which is March 17th to 20th this year... If you can make it, please come and say Hi... It's the biggest craft show in London and no doubt I will be a bag of nerves before we start lol
I know Clare Curd and Myself will be busy doing some little bits and bobs for you (nope, I'm not telling....yet)

On the Honeypot Crafts front, well, I am starting a new workshop on Fridays soon...let me know soon if you want to join me as places are already being taken!

As far as products in the shop go, I already have plans for expanding the brands I stock, this year will see the introduction of Crafters Companion, Pink Gem Designs, more Magnolia, more Ranger, more Xcut and Papermania, Nellie Snellen dies and something else later in the year (it's a secret for now)

I am also redoing my website myself now (I know,...workaholic) and this does take longer than I though, but I want to make sure it's an easy to use and up to date site when I launch, so I will keep you up to date.

On a personal note...
We spent Christmas in New York last year and it was wonderful...even with the snow blizzards on boxing day! We loved every minute and I probably bought more clothes than I can wear in year lol

Catch up soon...promise

Happy Crafting!
Love
Phill
x

New Facebook Page....

2010-10-01T23:16:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just thought I would mention that I have created a new Facebook Page for you to keep in touch with my DoCrafts activities/events...

If you want to add me as a Friend, feel free by searching for me as Phill DoCrafts Martin

See you there!

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Find me on my new Facebook Page.........

2010-09-30T23:51:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just a quick message to let you know I have created a new Facebook page so I can keep you up to date with my Docrafts activities and events :o) and help with any of the Docrafts products I showcase on Ideal World & Create & Craft :o)

Feel free to add me, search for Phil Docrafts Martin

It's soooo exciting eh :o)

Happy Crafting!

Phill

xxx

And there's more!

2010-09-29T18:53:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just a quick message to let you know that I am on...

Ideal World at 9am tomorrow - X Cut Punches & Tools

Create & Craft at 10am tomorrow - Honey & Hugs Festive Frolics (last day of live shows for this one)

Hope you can watch!

I better get back to finishing my samples :o)

Remember to email in to the studio if you want to say hello to me :o)

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Update on Ideal World Shows.....

2010-09-23T16:08:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just a quick message to update you on the Ideal World Show Dates....

Most are Create and Craft, but best to check the schedules online to be sure :o)

There are now a few more...

Here we go....

Here are the latest booked shows...

Friday (Tomorrow) 12 noon

Saturday 9am and 11am

Sunday 8am and 2pm

Monday 8am and 3pm and lastly

Thursday 30th at 9am

Hope you can watch..

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Ideal World Dates.........

2010-09-10T22:07:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just a quick update for you now I have the dates and times when I will be on Ideal World.

My booked dates for Ideal World for September are:

Friday 24th at 12 noon,

Saturday 25th at 9am,

Sunday 26th at 8am then at 2pm

and the last (for September anyhoo!)

will be Monday the 27th at 8pm.

Hope you can watch and like what I am doing...some new shapes coming up!

Thanks for all your messages of support

Happy Crafting!

Love

Phill

xxx

What have I been up to?

2010-09-10T01:01:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone

I thought it was about time I let you in on what I have been up to for the last few weeks.....so here goes!

I am pleased as punch to confirm that I will be a co presenter on Ideal World for Design Objectives (DoCrafts)... It's a dream job for me and I can't wait to get started working with everyone at DO! (Thanks Leigh, Holly & Becks)

Big, Big thanks to my fabulous hubby, Mr Ferguson, for his endless support and encouragement... I couldn't do it without you....I Love You Loads! xxx

I will let you all know when my first show is, once the date is confirmed and yes, I expect you to watch and buy something! lol x

I am sooooo excited about this wonderful opportunity and I will keep you all up to date with what I am up to......

........... Watch this space!

Happy Crafting!

Love

Phill

xxx

Magnolia Update.........

2010-08-31T18:16:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just a quick message to let you know that finally, my Magnolia order has arrived today!

I have sold out of a few things already! So be quick if you want any.... All the Magazines are pre-ordered so if you want me to pre-order you one of the next issue magazines, let me know asap as I will be doing the order over the weekend.

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Tantalising Toppers....

2010-08-25T05:42:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone!

Hope you are well and have been busy crafting... I know I have!

My 'latest' craze, in case the post title didn't give it away, is toppers.... have you had a go at these yourself yet?

They are as much fun to create as making a card...in fact, I think the toppers are a fab idea that actually save us time.... I mean, you can make as many toppers as you like, in whatever size and theme takes your fancy, save them and when you need to make a card,...you just stick your lovely topper onto your card and your done!

I am also now an official 'Magnolia' addict lol... I know, I know,...anyone that knows me will tell you that I am a convert as I didn't particularly care for them a few months ago, BUT.... I love them.... I love how you can spend hours colouring in and I love how you can create lil scenes with the characters (Tilda & Edwin)....yes, we are on first name terms now ha ha

Anywaaay... I am now a stockist of the Magnolia stamps and dies,...made my first order two weeks ago,...that I am patiently still waiting to be delivered from Sweden!

Anyhoo, here are a few toppers I have made to, hopefully, give you some inspiration to have a go...

They are all square, 14.5cm x 14.5cm, what do you think?

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Off to Whitby....

2010-07-15T20:43:00.003+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just a quick reminder that the shop will be closed this Friday and Sunday whilst we have a weekend in Whitby...

The shop is open as usual on Saturday....

Hope the sunshine finds it way to Whitby!

See you when we get back :o)

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Last week.....

2010-07-13T20:37:00.003+01:00

Hi Everyone

What a busy week last week was!

Planning my workshops, ...ordering new Christmas goodies ;o) and getting ready for my new Wednesday workshop that starts next Wednesday....it's all go and I love every minute :o)

Anyway, I thought I would pop a couple of cards on to keep you up to date with what we have been doing at my workshops,...

The first, wedding card, was last weeks class.... a challenging card for a workshop as there are soooo many lil flowers to curl up, crease, distress and glitter!, But it is a stunning card so I hope you like it...I have used the Ella Blue and Paris Nights papers on these....I can't get enough of those papers!

The second, the round one, is using an image from the new Debbi Moore cd, Funky Divas...I thought it was time to do a round card....as they seem to be the 'latest' craze and I don't like my lil honeypotters to be left behind ;o)

I hope you like them....and they give you some inspiration :o)

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Must run in the family.....

2010-07-05T17:06:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone...

Well, my talent (yup, modest too lol) must have been passed on to my sister, Mill.... She sent me a photo of a card she had made using Pink Petticoats' Lolas Boudoir collection (one of my faves) and I thought I would share it with you... I think it's lovely!

I did have to ask permission to put it on here first and she told me "for a price".... see, I told you my talents had rubbed off,!!! ha ha ha

Anyway, here it is,... I hope you like it too.... It'sd the first card by someone else that I have posted on here so, Mill, you're honoured lol

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Our June Minithon Project.....

2010-07-04T09:12:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone

Thought I would pop a couple of photos on from the project we did for our June Minithon...

We made three different sized notebooks and decorated the bag.....

I think this is a lovely gift idea and I have taken three orders for them so far! :o)

I hope you like them...

Thanks to everyone that came,... we had a wonderful day and survived the tremendous heat! ;o)

Happy Crafting!

Phill

New Class.....

2010-06-16T13:41:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone..

Just a quick message to let you all know that I am thinking about starting a new class on a Wednesday morning, 10am til 12noon..

I already have a few people interested so if you want to join us, or need any more info, please let me know so I can start planning..

Thanks

Phill

New GCD Studios Papers are now on the website :o)

2010-06-14T09:27:00.003+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just letting you know that I have now added the new

GCD Studios Designer Papers

to the website.

Click the link to take you straight to them.

Ella Blue, Paris Nights and the new Rose Coloured Glasses are all there for you now.

I have already used the Paris Nights and Ella Blue papers on the cards shown on my message from 22nd May.

Here is my card using the Rose Coloured Glasses Papers...

Happy Crafting!

Phill

June Minithon

2010-06-07T10:29:00.003+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just letting you know that I am planning our June Minithon and places are already quite limited.

Date; Saturday 26th June

Time; 2pm til 5pm

Cost; £20 pp

Creating; A medley of 3 co-ordinating journals/notebooks

Refreshments and cake, as usual, are included.

This has been a popular request of most of you that come to the Craftathons and Minithons and I am restricting places to 20 so we all get enough tuition.

Regulars,...I already have your names on the list ;o)

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Simply Cards & Papercraft

2010-06-05T05:16:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just a quick note to let you know that I am in the current isuue of Simply Cards & Papercraft magazine (Issue 72) and I will be in issue 74 too, so keep an eye out for it...

Those of you that come to the shop, let me know if you want a copy putting aside for you..

PS - I am thinking of stocking Simply Cards & Papercraft instead of Creative Cardmaking....I won't do that until you all let me know what you think..... I have started a lil poll on here so make a vote and I will review it in a couple of weeks...

Happy Crafting!

Phill

For my sisters benefit......

2010-05-22T22:34:00.005+01:00

.... and for those of you that don't 'do' Facebook ;o)

Hi Everyone

I was speaking to my sister earlier today and was telling her about the cards I have been putting on the Honeypot Crafts Facebook Page. She "doesn't do Facebook" lol

So I thought I would pop them on here for her and the other people out there that don't like Facebook... How thoughtful is that ;o) lol

For those of you that do want to follow me on Facebook, there is a quick link to my page a few messages down.

Anyway, here are a couple of 8x8 projects I have done recently, primarily to show people the new GCD Studios Paris Nights and Ella Blue Papers.

Then the third is a 7x7 card to promote some new multi flower punches I have just had delivered...

I hope you like them.

Happy Crafting

Phill

Latest Class Projects

2010-05-11T20:45:00.005+01:00

Hi Everyone

Well, it's been a busy few weeks, what with ordering all the lovely Martha Stewart punches (four orders!) ...not really a chore, but there are so many....how do you choose?!

Having to then choose which one(s) I NEEDED, lol

Anyway, as mentioned below, I need you to all follow the Honeypot Crafts Facebook page to keep up to date,...I don't think you have to have a Facebook page of your own as a few people have joined who are not regular Facebook users....(let me know!)

Here are a few of my latest projects that I have done at the workshops,...I hope you like them..

I have enjoyed using some images from Pink Petticoat (I hope you are reading this Liz!) as I love her work...and confess to having all of her downloads!

The first card is a sideways easle card...my take on a current favourite shape...

The second is a screen card, made a bit more modern....

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Honeypot Crafts on Facebook

2010-05-11T17:35:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just thought t would be a goo idea to pop a link on the Blog that will take you straight to the Honeypot Crafts Official Facebook page..

I am using the Facebook pages more an more to keep you all up to date on what is new and happening at Honeypot Crafts so its worth popping on.

It's easy to become a follower, all you have to do is click the 'like' link at the top of the Facebook page and it will automatically keep you posted....easy peasy!

Heres the link

Honeypot Crafts on Facebook

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Mini Demo Day!

2010-04-30T11:40:00.003+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just letting you all know that I will be doing a mini demo day on

Friday 7th May

11:30am til 2:30pm

I will be demonstrating:-

Perfect Pearls Powders - How to get the best out of this wonderful product!

Stamping Techniques - How to stamp perfectly every time using different mediums!

Hope to see you there

Happy Crafting!

Phill
xx

New Printable Greetings on the website...

2010-04-21T09:43:00.004+01:00

Hi Everyone

As the Christmas printable greetings I designed last year were so popular, I have now designed some Happy Birthday ones too!

These greetings are designed to fit perfectly with the Woodware Craft Punches, eg, the 1.5" Circular Happy Birthday greetings will fit perfectly in the 1.5" circle punch etc....

These greetings are available as downloads, so once you have bought them, you will be given a download link and you will have them in seconds!

They are in pdf high quality format.

I have also designed some Oval, Square, Rectangle and Along The Page Border Greetings too (yes, I've been busy lol) and these will be added to the website over the weekend...

Here are a couple of cards where I have used the 1.5" Circular Happy Birthday Greetings....to give you some ideas...

PS - Pro Markers are also now on the website.....my 'new' favourite!

PPS - I am going to start using the Honeypot Crafts Facebook page to notify people of events and generally what I am up to at the shop so if you haven't already registered as a follower, it will be worth doing so ;o)

The link to join is on my website and a link to my website is below..

www.honeypotcrafts.co.uk

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Minithon Date......

2010-03-31T14:50:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just a quick message to let you know about the next Minithon Workshop...

We will be making a storage book that can be adapted to store either your clear stamps or nestabilities!

We all need storage ... lol

The class is on Saturday 1st of May, 1pm til 6pm and costs £20.

I have a strict limit of of 20 places and have already taken some bookings so if you are interested, let me know asap.

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Bath Time Frog....

2010-02-10T08:14:00.002Z

Hi Everyone

Here is the card using the Pepper & Friends Frog wooden stamp,... Bath Time..

Happy Crafting

Phill

Pepper & Friends Inspiration

2010-02-09T09:27:00.004Z

Hi Everyone
Have you seen the new Pepper & Friends range by Dovecraft?
I love it, particularly the wooden stamps as they are great quality at a decent price...remind me a lil bit of Penny Blacks...Anyway, I have been playing and thought I would put a couple of cards on to, hopefully, give you some inspiration of what you can do with the stamps,...
I have, naturally, had all the wooden stamps ;o) and these are my first couple of cards using them, I have also used the Frog stamp and will put that card on in the morning for you...
The complete Pepper & Friends range is available on my website at the usual great prices so pop over and have a look.. www.honeypotcrafts.co.uk

Here are the cards,...done in the currently popular Easel style. If you would like a project sheet, let me know and I will add it to the website for you...

Pepper

Honey To The Bee

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Making Cards & Creative Cardmaking

2010-01-26T10:43:00.002Z

Hi Everyone
Just a quick message to let those of you know, who subscribe to magazines via me, that they are all in, awaiting collection.

Hope the New Year has got off to a good start for you,...the weather has certainly held things up!, but I am cracking on..
It's Craftathon time this Sunday so the shop will be closed to the public,..
I will try and get some new projects on for you soon,... keep an eye on the website as there will be more downloadable projects for you soon...

Happy Crafting!

Phill
xx

New Look Website

2009-12-09T18:41:00.003Z

Hi Everyone...

Thought I ought to let you all know tha my website has been revamped :o)

Pop over and have a look,... there are still alot of products to go on, but got quite a bit there for you to look at already...
www.honneypotcrafts.co.uk

Let me know wjhat you think...
Happy Crafting!

Phill
xx

Hello Everyone.....busy isn't the word for it!

2009-11-21T15:48:00.003Z

Hi Everyone,
Just a quick message to say Hi, hope you are all ok and crafting away on those Christmas cards?

I have some news,..but will save that for next week... :o)

I do, however, have a request....that, kind of ties in with the news for next week...

If you wish to be added to my new mailing list so that you are kept up to date on Special Offers, New Products and events at Honeypot Crafts, would you please send me your email address to my email address,... admin@honeypotcrafts.co.uk

I know it's a bit cryptic, but it will all become clearer next week when I let you know why this ties in with my new 'news'.

Anyway, I have a Christmas Tree Exploding Box to finish so better get on with it...

Talk to you all next week.... promise!

Happy Crafting!

Love

Phill
xx

A4 Triangle Christmas Card

2009-09-28T14:10:00.000+01:00

3 Panel Concertina Card

2009-09-28T14:08:00.001+01:00

Smirk Box Card

2009-09-28T14:07:00.002+01:00

Acetate Christmas Card

2009-09-28T14:04:00.002+01:00

Where have I been and what have I been up to?.....Well............

2009-09-28T13:55:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone
Well,.....as most of you know, Gordon and I had our Civil Partneship a couple of weeks ago and the run up to it was soooo busy.
I (as you would expect) did all my invitations, place setting cards, seating plan, favour boxes etc etc all by my lil ole self so I was busy as a lil bee! Every spare minute was spoken for,...and all whilst running the shop, planning classes, craftathons, a demo day AND doing 2 more projects for magazines! lol

Anyway, I am back now!
And, here are some photos of the cards we did at our September Craftathon yesterday,..I will get all the instructions on over the coming week,...one at a time!

I will also pop you a couple of photos on from our big day.

PS - I have some exciting news for you.......at the weekend ;o)

Hope you are all ok, and been busy with your crafting...Christmas is just around the corner eeeek! Have you started your cards yet?

Happy Crafting!

Love
Phill
xx

It's Demo Day! :o)

2009-06-22T18:54:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone

Just thought I would let you all know that I have a Demo Day this Saturday, 27th June.

We are starting at 11am and will finish about 4pm.

Sue and myself will be demo'ing...

The Ranger Distress Inks (Love them!)
Woodwares' new HUGE punches (I have them all lol)
Stamps Away Acrylic Stamps (New Character sets, Polly & Pip and Woogi & Friends and some of their stunning Landscapes & Scenery Stamps)
Sakuras Aquarel Water Colour Pencils (You alrady know I have them lol)
AND
If I get them in time
Letrasets Aqua Pro Markers

It should be a great day so I hope you can drop in at some point.

See You on Saturday!

Love
Phill
xxx

And here it is.....

2009-06-20T08:25:00.003+01:00

Congratulations to Pam for her winning entry!

This is a subtly elegant and stylish card Pam and we love it! More to the point, Gordon loved it!

This card is a perfect example of the 'less is more' genre.
The stamp does all the work and the embellishments are added as lil accents so as not to overpower the stamp,..beautiful.

Your goodies are on the way - enjoy them and Well Done again!

Love
Phill
xx

Blog Candy Challenge Winner

2009-06-20T06:30:00.002+01:00

Good Morning Everyone!

Well, firstly can I just say a huge Thankyou to you all for your fabulous entries into the Blog Candy Challenge - I was so impressed by every entry.
It was great to see how differently we all make our cards with the same specifications!

After much deliberation (and nagging) Gordon has finally chosen the winning card.
I have just emailed the winner to make sure it is ok to publish their name and as soon as they get back to me,, I will publish on the Blog.

I will upload one of my entries later, using the same specifications as I gave you....I didn't win though :o( lol

Until our next Challenge in 2 weeks...!

Happy Crafting!

Love
Phill
xxx

The weather outside is Delightful! ....

2009-06-14T12:12:00.002+01:00

....
But there is still only today and tomorrow to get your Blog Candy Challenge cards finished!

Remember, the deadline is midnight tomorrow night (Mon)

I am overwhelmed by the response, so thankyou to you all for your fabulous cards...

I don't envy Gordon trying to choose a winner,..you have all done some great cards and it's so nice to see other peoples takes on using Penny Blacks. People that know me know I am addicted to Penny Black stamps and also know that when I had the new ones delivered this week, I accidently 'had' to have...are you ready for this...

1 set of Teddy and Co
1 set of Wonderful
1 set of Micey Day
1 set of Allegro
1 set of Enjoy Life

Basically, one of them all except one....I know I should be ashamed, but I'm not lol, I need them to demonstrate ;o)

After the deadline passes tomorrow night I will put a couple of my own cards on using the new Penny Blacks so you can see what I have been up to whilst you have been creating your challenge cards...

PS - If you want any of the new stamps, give me a ring at the shop as I have not had chance to add them to the website yet.

Happy Crafting!

Love
Phill
xx

The weather outside is frightful!.....

2009-06-07T17:20:00.002+01:00

....Which means we have a good excuse to do some crafting! lol

I have just watched the French Open Tennis final and now it's back to crafting ;o)

It's also a great time to stay in and do your Blog Candy Challenge cards ;o)

I will pop some pictures on of my latest cards over the next couple of days to hopefully give you some inspiration...

Happy Crafting!

Phill
xx

Thanks!

2009-06-05T13:34:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone,..
I just wanted to say a huge Thankyou to you all for your support with the Blog Candy challenge...
From the emails I have had with your card photos on, I think you have done a fabulous job so, well done!
I think Gordon will have difficulty choosing a winner...still...there's still over a week to go so I look forward to seeing more of your work...

Happy Crafting!

Phill
xx

Blog Candy Challenge - Number 1

2009-06-01T21:19:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone

OK, here is your first Blog Candy Challenge!

This is a nice easy one for you as I am not giving you a specific layout to follow, just a few lil specifications.

The Winner will win the following:-

1 6x6 Kate Knight Wild Blossoms Paper Pack
1 Pack of Kate Knight Wild Blossoms Chipboard Embellishments
1 Kate Knight Wild Blossoms Decoupage Kit
1 Pack of 2x12 Wild Blossoms Papers
1 Pack of Kate Knight Wild Blossoms Adhesive Ribbon
1 Pack of DS Tape
1 Pack of DS Foam Pads
5 Square Cards with Envelopes

That’s over £20 worth of goodies.

Specifications
These are the only specifications for this challenge.

1. Use a Square Card
2. Use any of the Penny Black Stamp Range
3. If you come to my classes, don’t use a shape/style we have already done!
4. Use ribbons/fibres
5. Use matting and layering styles
6. Use bright, spring colours
7. Don’t use your Die Cutting machines
8. You can use punches
9. Put the kettle on when you finish your card….you will have earned it!

That’s it!

If you are not sure about anything, drop me an email or give me a ring at the shop.

Good Luck Everyone!

Remember - The deadline is midnight on the 15th June, the winner will be notified on the 17th June!

Phill
xx

Blog Candy Challenges Rules & Regulations (oer)

2009-06-01T20:54:00.003+01:00

Hi Everyone
OK, It seems that 2 weeks is your choice for the timescale for the Blog Candy Challenges so, 2 weeks it is :o)

I have decided that I will hold these Blog Candy Challenges every month and they will start the first Monday of each month (I might miss September/October as I will be busy with wedding things then lol)
This means that we will have a lil bit of excitement for the first two weeks of the month :o)

To participate in the challenges,
I would like you to put a link to my Blog on your own Blog/Website (for those of you that have them) and please leave me a lil message telling me you have done it and where it is. I will add a surprise extra lil prezzy for those of you that do this, if you win.

Don't worry if you don't have a Blog/Website, you can still enter.

The closing date will be exactly 2 weeks from the launch date so in this case it will be midnight on the 15th June.

You need to send me a picture of your card (my email is on my profile page) before the closing date or, if you really want to, you could send me your actual card to the shop before the closing date - I would love that! (email me for the address)

You must use the style/elements/colours etc that I request.

The winner will be chosen by my OH, Gordon, as he is blissfully unaware of who you all are... All pictures that I print will not be named etc so you will all be anonymous to him.

I will notify the winner via email and once I get an acknowledgement from you, I will publish on the Blog.

All sounds exciting eh ;o)

I think that will do for now, but if you think I have missed anything, please let me know...remember it's the first challenge I have set too so I do want your feedback.

Happy Candy'ing!

Phill
xx

Blog Candy Challenges

2009-05-27T22:55:00.003+01:00

Hi Everyone
Ok, I have decided what to do for our first ever Blog Candy challenge, but...
I need to know how long you think is reasonable to get your cards made and pictures sent to me....
I was thinking perhaps 2 weeks or is that too long?
I will start the challenge next Monday so if you could let me know your thoughts before then, that would be great.

PS - I just treated (is that even a word!? lol) myself to some fabulous Aquarel Watercolour Pencils by Sakura. I have the 48 colour set and used them for the first time yesterday. I have to say, they are the best watercolour pencils I have used,...not grainy or chalky, they blend so easily!
I 'accidently' ordered the 48 colour set when I was restocking the Sakura pens for the shop and, of course, I got some of the 24 and 12 colour sets for people to buy in the shop...I have no doubt that they will go down a treat....
Watch this space and I will add a new project I used the pencils on to the blog when I get chance.

Happy Crafting!

Phill
xx

Simply Cards & Papercraft - Update

2009-05-21T06:03:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone
Just thought I would let you know that my card for Simply Cards & Papercraft was posted off yesterday!
It will be available in the Designer Booklet that comes with the magazine on 23rd July.
For those of you that know me, I have ordered some mags for the shop and will have them three or four days before they go on general sale so let me know if you want one saving.
I hope you like the card and can follow the destructions....I was only allowed a certain amount of text so had to really break them down...not like on here where I rattle on hours! lol

Anyway, I'm off to get my projects prepared for this Sundays Craftathon so I will catch up with you all soon.

PS - I will organise the first Blog Candy Challenge as soon as I can after Sunday. I will get Gordon to judge the winners (after I shortlist) as he hasn't got a scooby doo (clue) who anyone is so it would be fair, based on what he thinks looks good lol

Talk Soon
Happy Crafting!

Phill
xx

Monochrome Exploding Box

2009-05-15T20:48:00.005+01:00

Hi Everyone!

I recently did an Exploding Box workshop at the shop and this is the one I made. I have so many people asking me how they are made, so here we go....

I love Exploding Boxes....they are something a bit different and special.

They are perfect for special occassions as you can personlise them with photographs etc.

I promise that these are easy to make and worth investing the time to create.

I have done this one in Monochrome as it photographs well for the Blog - I hope you like it!

Happy Crafting!

Phill

Monochrome Exploding Box

Ingredients
3 Sheets of 12x12 Bazzill Dotted Swiss Cardstock (Co-ordinating colours)
1 A4 Sheet of Cardstock for the lid
1 A4 Sheet of Silver Mirriboard
Black Grosgrain Ribbon
Woodware Super Cherry Punch
Woodware Super Daisy Punch
Woodware Big Daisy Punch
Woodware Jumbo Daisy punch
Woodware Big Fern Leaf Punch
Woodware Super Duper Rounded Flower Punch
Floral Punchcraft Stamens Punch
Crystal Stickles or Iridescent Glamour Dust
Sizzix Butterflies Sizzlit Set
Dovecraft Corner Rounder Punch
Extra Strong DS Tape (I use Woodwares’ red power tape)
Sakura Quickie Glue Pen or equivalent

Instructions

Take your first piece of 12x12 cardstock; this will be the outer layer. Trim this to 30cm x 30cm (Bazzill is always slightly bigger)

Make a pencil mark at 10cm and 20cm along all four sides, and then score them together to make a grid of 9 squares.

Cut the four outside squares away to leave you with a + shape. Put the cut out pieces to one side as we will use them to decorate the inside off the box later.

Trim your second piece of 12x12 cardstock to 27cm x 27cm.

Repeat the above process, but score at 9cm and 18cm.

Again, cut away the four outside corners and put the cut out pieces away for decorating the inside of the box later.

Trim your last piece of 12x12 cardstock to 24cm x 24cm and score at 8cm and 16cm.

Again, cut away the four outside corners and put the cut out pieces away for decorating the inside of the box later.

Use the corner rounder punch to round off the outside corners on all three pieces.

Use the corner rounder punch to round off the corners of the squares you cut off the second and third layers.

OK, Now the assembly!

Put DS tape around the bottom of the middle square of the middle layer; stick this in the centre of the bottom layer (the biggest).

Repeat the above on the smallest layer and stick in the centre of the middle layer.

That’s it - That’s the box part done. Apart from the decoration of course.

Punch out the flowers in any combination you like. I like to bend and crease the flowers to create the unusual shapes. There is no right or wrong way to build your flowers, just do them as you like them.

Glitter them up with stickles or glamour dust and let that dry whilst you make the lid.

I like geometric and co-ordinating patterns, hence my flowers have been stuck in the box with complete symmetry, but this is personal choice.

Now - The lid.

There are two ways to make the lid; I have chosen the easiest to show you so I hope you can understand the instructions!

Trim your A4 cardstock to 15.5cm x 15.5cm.

I have made this box lid slightly larger to ensure it isn’t too tight on your box.

Score all four sides 2.6cm in from the edge.

Cut a small V shape into each corner where the scored lines overlap, on all four sides.

Turn the lid upside down and put the extra strong DS tape on the small square on the edge of each side.

Turn the lid over again and stick the corner inside as you fold the scored line in. Repeat this on all four corners. The bit you stick in should be in the inside of the lid.

Trim the lid with the Grosgrain ribbon.

Decorate as you like. I used the Sizzix Butterflies.

You know what’s coming next…..

Put the kettle on…..you have earned it!

Happy Crafting!

Phill
xx

Simply Cards & Papercraft

2009-05-03T22:31:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone
Just thought I would drop a little hint and let you know that.....
One of my projects will be featured in the July Designer Booklet that comes with Simply Cards and Papercraft magazine.... :o)
I won't tell you what it is as it will spoil it, but rest assured, I shall try my best to make it fabulous for you ;o)

I will also be in two other magazines soon and will keep you posted on that...

Happy Crafting

Phill
xx

Messy Rabbit Triple Embossed Card

2009-05-03T22:21:00.003+01:00

Hi Everyone

You can tell I like doing something when I do it more than three times! lol

Here is a Triple embossed card with one of Joanna Sheens Messy Rabbit (my current fave) stamps.

I have also used my new Circular Greetings Acrylic stamps by Woodware...love them!

PS - Anne, text me if you want to order any as they sold out two days after getting them in the shop! lol

Happy Crafting!

Phill

My First Blog Award!

2009-04-30T22:52:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone

I just wanted to let you all know that I got my first Blog Award from Lynne the other day!

Thank You so much Lynne, I'm glad you like my work enough to give me a lil award

:o)

Phill

xxx

Triple Embossed Penny Black Card

2009-04-29T21:46:00.006+01:00

I love this card and the nice summer colours!

Preparation is the key to this card,..leaving the messy job till last!

Triple embossing is so easy to do and looks stunning...why pay for fancy epoxy stickers when you can make something that not only looks better,..it's more fun and cheaper lol

Equipment and Materials Used

15cm x 15cm Lemon Blank Card
2 A5 Sheets of Bright Floral Card - I used a freebie from a magazine ;o)
22mm White and Lemon Organza Ribbon
Making Memories Instant Setter or Single Hole Punch
Woodware 1.5” Daisy Punch
Woodware 1” Daisy Punch
Crystal Stickles or Glamour Dust
Penny Black Garden Friends Acrylic Stamp Set
Black Stazon Ink Pad
Acrylic Block
Woodware 1” Fern Leaf Punch
Scrap of Green Cardstock
White Cardstock
DS Tape
Extra Strong DS Tape (I use Woodware Power Tape)
Foam Pads (2mm)
Koi Small Water Brush
Scrap of Lemon Card
Clear Ultra Thick Embossing Powder
Versamark Pad.
Heat Gun
Dovecraft Primary Brush Markers

Instructions

Trim one of the pieces of patterned card to fit your blank card, leaving a small border around. Colour the edges with a brush marker in a coordinating colour. Attach to the card with DS tape.

Trim a 10cm x 10cm square off the second patterned card, colour the edges with a different coloured brush marker.

Punch three holes on the 10cm x 10cm piece of card on the top left corner and again on the bottom right corner (about 1cm in)

Attach the organza ribbon to each hole, tying it in a double knot, trim to tidy it up at the edges.

Attach this piece of card to the bottom right corner of the main card with foam pads, leaving a border on the bottom and right side.

Cut an 8cm x 5cm piece the white card and stamp your Penny Black image onto it with the Stazon.

Colour in with the Brush Markers using the water brush. (Top Tip – You can water colour with brush markers two ways, either take the colour from the nib of the brush marker directly with the water brush or draw a squiggle of your colour on an acrylic block and take the colour off there with the water brush – I do the direct technique)

Punch 2 1.5” Daisies in Lemon Card and stick together with tape. Punch a 1” Daisy in the patterned card and attach to the top of the lemon Daisy.

Punch 1 green Fern Leaf.

Now the fun part.

Stamp over the whole of the stamped image with the Versamark pad and tip the Ultra Thick Embossing Powder over it. I do this over an old take away tub.
Heat with the heat tool until the powder melts completely clear, leave this to cool down and dry. Then simply repeat this process twice more, you will eventually end up with a complete covering that looks like a thick clear lacquer. Leave to cool down. The image will have curled a little due to the heat...this is normal so don’t panic.

Once the embossing has cooled down, mount it with extra strong DS tape onto a piece of scrap lemon card, trim to leave a small border.

Apply strong DS tape to the bottom three quarters on the stamped image (on the back – just in case you were wondering lol) Stick this to the 10cm x 10cm piece of patterned card so that it hangs over at the top.

Stick your built up Daisy to the bottom left of the image using a foam pad and stickle (or Glamour Dust) the edge of the petals and centre.

Apply DS tape to the reverse of the Fern leaf and position under the daisy and stick.

You know what’s coming next…..

Put the kettle on…..you have earned it!

Happy Crafting!

Phill
xx

This is another colour choice for you,...the one we did at tonights workshop.

Phill

3 Panel DL Oriental Screen Card

2009-04-20T06:43:00.004+01:00

3 Panel DL Oriental Screen Card

This is one of the projects we did on the last Craftathon. I love this Oriental Screen Card and have had so many positive comments about it in the shop. I have made sure that this card will fit into a normal DL sized envelope.
It does take a while to do as there is a lot of cutting and sticking, but it is worth it.
You can also adapt this card to any style, as you will see when I get my Messy Rabbit Screen Card uploaded. :o)

Equipment and Materials Used

1 A4 Sheet Of Board/Thick Card
1 A4 Sheet of Black and White Patterned Paper
1 Sheet of Oriental themed paper.
Oriental Style CD Rom by Sharon Duncan
7mm Black Organza Ribbon
3” Scalloped Rectangle Punch
Purple Cow A4 Duo Guillotine
Making Memories Instant Setter (or Single Hole Punch)
Black Ink Pad
Black Dovecraft Brush Marker Pen
DS Tape (Lots of!)
1mm Foam Pads

Instructions

Using the Oriental Style CD Rom, choose one of the decoupage sheets and print onto photo paper. Also print a co-ordinating background paper. If you don’t have this CD Rom, use any cute’ish oriental character decoupage that has some additional embellishments with it and a matching background paper. Once you are happy with your decoupage, cut it out and build it all up with the 1mm Foam Pads. It does have to be 1mm Foam Pads otherwise it will be too thick. Once it is all built up, put it to one side.

Using the Purple Cow Guillotine (My absolute favourite cutter!), cut the A4 Board into three panels of 9.9cm wide. The height does not need to be changed.

Cover both sides of each panel with DS tape, close to the edge and with a strip placed diagonally in the middle (this stops the paper from bubbling in the centre). Cover one side of all three panels with the Black and White paper and the other side with the co-ordinating Oriental style background paper.

Lay the panels in front of you so that you have the Black and White pattern face up at each end and the Oriental pattern face up in the middle.

Measure up 7cm from the bottom and then 7cm down from the top, about 1cm from the edge of the Right side of the first panel. Make a pencil mark.

Do the same on both the Left and Right side of the middle panel, then only on the left of the last panel.

Punch a hole over the pencil marks using the Instant Setter (or Single hole punch)

Using the 3” Scalloped Rectangle punch upside down, place the bottom of each panel half way into the punch, centrally and punch out (If you can see the same amount of the panel on either side of the punch, it should be central, use the pattern on the punch as a guide)(This may take a few presses of the punch to go through as the card is quite thick, but persevere as it will eventually cut through).

Ink the edges of all three panels with the Black Ink Pad. Use the Black Brush Marker to go round the scalloped area at the bottom of each panel.

Place the three panels in front of you with the patterns as before and thread the black organza ribbon through each hole and tie in a double knot close to the card, but with enough room for it to move.

Use the Black Brush Marker to go round the edge of the decoupage (only if it had a black edge before you started cutting it out)

Now the easy part!

Choose where to put your decoupage and embellishments and stick them to the panels with the 1mm Foam pads.

Finish off with Stickles or Glamour Dust and…..

Put the kettle on…..you have earned it!

Happy Crafting!

Phill
xx

Where have I been?!

2009-04-19T21:19:00.004+01:00

Hi Everyone
Just thought I would bring you up to date on what I have been up to, and apologise for not uploading any new projects for a while (I am ashamed lol)
I have been so busy since my last post!
I have been making my own wedding invitations and no, you wont get to see one until all the recipients have had theirs, lol,...it is now such a top secret job that only myself, my partner and Sue know what they are like!...needless to say I think they are fabulous and I will let you see them....eventually.

The wonderful Messy Rabbit collection of stamps etc has been hugely popular in the shop and I admit to having one of all of the stamps, ;o) - Projects I have been doing are on the way, BUT
I have still got to upload the projects from the last Craftathon first.
I have taken the pictures so as soon as I get the instructions written, I will upload the whole package.

Most people that know me know I cant resist new goodies, for myself and the shop. The new Penny Black range of Acrylic stamps will be in the shop on Tuesday and the beautiful new Monochrome and Copper die cut floral decoupage from Craft Uk should be here by Wednesday....I cant wait as I love Black and White projects.

I am also expecting very soon, some more....sshhh, will let you know when they arrive :o)

I promise I will get a new project uploaded by the end of the day tomorrow..

Happy Crafting

Phill
xx

Cut Out Topper Card

2009-03-11T06:33:00.004Z

Cut Out Topper Card.
This is a lovely card with the added interest of cutting out the back pannel of the card instead of just plonking a topper on!
The Purple Cow Creative Cutter has been put to use here and it is one of my 'new' favourite things! lol

Equipment and Materials Used:
1 White DL Card
Purple Cow Creative Cutter
Penny Black Critter Party Acrylic Stamps
Black Stazon Ink Pad
Dovecraft Primary Brush Markers
Koi Fine Water Brush
Black Tie Bazill Bling Cardstock
White Cardstock
Woodware 2" Scalloped Oval Punch
Co-ordinating Patterned Paper
Woodware 1" Butterfly Punch
Silver Stickles
DS Tape and Foam Pads

Instructions:

Start of with a DL sized card.
Measure on the back of the card and in from the left or right (depending on which side you want to have your topper) and mark with a pencil at 2cm and 9cm.

Measure down 4cm from the 2cm mark and the 4cm and join together to draw a 4cm x 7cm rectangle.

Open the card out and cut the lines where you drew the rectangle, but NOT on the crease of the card.

You should then have a flap that will fold up and this will be the base for your topper.

Cut a 6cm x 12cm piece of white card and stamp your images and colour them in or stick your choice of topper onto it. (I have used the Penny Black Critter Party acrylic set and waterbrushed with the Dovecraft Brush markers)
Mat this onto a co-ordinating piece of cardstock and cut around to leave a small border (about 5mm)

Take the piece of 8cm x 21cm piece of co-ordinating paper and the piece of cardstock the same size and place them on top of each other exactly.
Using the Purple Cow Creative Cutter, cut through both pieces at the same time, freehand, to create the symmetrical wave pattern on both pieces. (This does take some practice, but it is worth it. Try on some scrap paper first, until you get the pressure right.)

Stick the waved cardstock to the bottom of the card with DS tape (Or glue if you prefer) and then do the same with the co-ordinating paper, making sure to move the paper down so you get a symmetrical border with the cardstock.

Punch out two scalloped ovals, one in white cardstock and the other in a co-ordinating colour.

Stamp your greeting onto the white piece and 3D with 3D foam pads or silicone glue on top of the other scalloped oval, then just off centre the bottom piece so it gives a shadow effect.

Use 3D foam pads or silicone glue to stick your topper onto the card, making sure it is lined up with the pop out flap at the top of the card.

Add a punched out butterfly or daisy if you wish.

Glitter up with Glamour Dust or Stickles and...

Put the kettle on!... You earned it!

I have measured these cards to make sure they fit into a standard C5 envelope.

Happy Crafting!

Phill
x

5 Panel Zig Zag Card

2009-03-07T19:33:00.003Z

Hi!
I said I would start adding photos of my cards and here is the first one!
I first made this 5 panel Zig Zag Card for the January Craftathon day, I did a yellow and white daisy version and the class (which have now been named my 'Honeypotters'!) did a beautiful version with red and pink hearts for Valentines Day.

This is how we made it!....

Equipment and Materials Needed:
1 12x12 Sheet of Bazzill Cardstock
DS Tape
Corner Rounder Punch (one with a removable guard, the Dovecraft one is perfect)
Regular Daisy Punch
1" Daisy Punch
1.5" Daisy Punch
2" Daisy Punch
White/Irridescent Glamour Dust or Stickles
Butterfly Stamps (I have used a Penny Black Butterfly Stamp)

Instructions:

Trim the Bazzill Cardstock to a 30cm square (Bazzill is always a little bigger than 30cm).
Cut the Bazzill to 17.5cm x 30cm.

Score both pieces of the Bazzill at 10cm sections so you end up with two pieces of Bazzill with 3 x 10cm vertically scored sections.

Place the two pieces of card textured/bling side face up, with the 17.5cm piece on the left and the smaller piece on the right.

Place DS tape/glue on the reverse of the left panel of the smaller piece of card. I prefer to work with DS tape, but use whichever you are comfortable with.
Overlap the left panel of the smaller piece of card over the right panel of the taller piece of card and stick.

Here comes the fun part…
Draw a pencil line from the top left corner of the taller piece of card, making sure you go just under the second joint where the two pieces are stuck together, follow the pencil line down to where it naturally ends on the smaller piece of card (usually about 9 to 10 cm from the bottom). You will have to do this in two stages if your ruler is only 30cm long. Then trim off with scissors or a craft knife.

Take the guard off your corner rounder punch and starting from the top of the card, place the punch to the very edge of the card, as far in as it will go and punch your first ‘scallop’. Move the punch down the card so that the edge of the second punched out area overlaps very slightly with the scallop you have just punched out and punch again…repeat this process until you get to the end of the card. If you have done it right, you will have a lovely deep scallop border. (This does take a bit of practice so I suggest trying it out on a piece of paper first…I find it easier to work with the punch upside down so you can see clearly where you are going). Once you have done this, fold and concertina your card so you have the Zig Zag shape.

Ink the edges of the scallop with black ink or colour of your choice.

Next fun part…
Punch out the daisies in the co-ordinating colours of your choice and glue them together in any combination of sizes you like. I like to mix and match the different sizes to give added interest to the card. I also recommend using a maximum of three co-ordinating colours so your card doesn’t look too busy with colour. I also recommend only using three of the largest size daisies.
Then stick the daisies to your card, starting from the back, tallest, section. I start with one of the largest daisies on the corner and add the smaller ones around it, forming a kind of back to front L shape design on the card as this is the area of the card you will see when it is stood up.
Make sure you stick some daisies with 3D foam pads/silicone glue to add dimension.

Then, stamp the butterflies with Moonlight White Brilliance Ink and then…

Use stickles glitter glue or the glamour dust on the daisies to give them the sparkle they need.

Put the kettle on! You've earned it...

These cards do take a while to do, but the results are stunning.

Happy Crafting!

Phill
x

Welcome!

2009-03-06T20:18:00.002Z

Hello!
And welcome to my new Blog!
I have had so many people who pop into the shop ask me why my card designs are not on the Honeypot Crafts website to inspire them that I just 'had' to have this Blog. It made more sense to maintain the designs and card inspiration (I hope!) side of things away from the consumer website so, here we are.
Knowing me, I will play around with the colours and background until I am 100% happy with them so don't be surprised if the colours change in between your visits lol

I will start uploading some of my card designs over the weekend so please pop back and have a look,... tell me what you think, and especially tell me if you are inspired...then I will know I am doing my job properly!

I will also use the Blog to let you know about all the new products that I have ordered for the shop...those that know me know that this is a weekly event as I just can't resist new goodies, just like any crafter ;o) and to also let you know about up and coming events that will be held in store,...like our March Craftathon!

Until next time....

Take Care and Happy Crafting!

Phill
x

Honeypot Crafts

Our October Minithon....

October Minithon...

Look What's Landed On The Website....

Pro-marker Tutorial Workshops...

Sundays..........

Christmas Tatty button Stamps....

Secret Project No.2 is on 'the other blog' :o)

What an absolutely splendid Craftathon!

Tatty Button in Monochrome

Our June (albeit it was in July!) Minithon...

Up and running...

New Look Website :o)

Sunday Workshop

My May Craftathon Projects

My New Team Member :o)

Would you like to come and work with me?

Sunday is Craftathon Day!

March Madness!

Last couple of days :o)

Back on Create & Craft...

oh dear!

New Facebook Page....

Find me on my new Facebook Page.........

And there's more!

Update on Ideal World Shows.....

Ideal World Dates.........

My booked dates for Ideal World for September are:

Friday 24th at 12 noon,

Saturday 25th at 9am,

Sunday 26th at 8am then at 2pm

and the last (for September anyhoo!)

will be Monday the 27th at 8pm.

Hope you can watch and like what I am doing...some new shapes coming up!

Thanks for all your messages of support

Happy Crafting!

Love

Phill

xxx

What have I been up to?

Magnolia Update.........

Tantalising Toppers....

Off to Whitby....

Last week.....

Must run in the family.....

Our June Minithon Project.....

New Class.....

New GCD Studios Papers are now on the website :o)

June Minithon

Simply Cards & Papercraft

For my sisters benefit......

Latest Class Projects

Honeypot Crafts on Facebook

Mini Demo Day!

Perfect Pearls Powders - How to get the best out of this wonderful product!Stamping Techniques - How to stamp perfectly every time using different mediums!Hope to see you thereHappy Crafting!Phillxx

New Printable Greetings on the website...

Minithon Date......

Bath Time Frog....

Pepper & Friends Inspiration

Making Cards & Creative Cardmaking

New Look Website

Hello Everyone.....busy isn't the word for it!

A4 Triangle Christmas Card

3 Panel Concertina Card

Smirk Box Card

Acetate Christmas Card

Where have I been and what have I been up to?.....Well............

It's Demo Day! :o)

And here it is.....

Blog Candy Challenge Winner

The weather outside is Delightful! ....

The weather outside is frightful!.....

Thanks!

Blog Candy Challenge - Number 1

Blog Candy Challenges Rules & Regulations (oer)

Blog Candy Challenges

Simply Cards & Papercraft - Update

Monochrome Exploding Box

Simply Cards & Papercraft

Messy Rabbit Triple Embossed Card

Perfect Pearls Powders - How to get the best out of this wonderful product!

Stamping Techniques - How to stamp perfectly every time using different mediums!

Hope to see you there

Happy Crafting!

Phill
xx