My Creative Spirit (Blog Archive)

          We're really exited to be launching details of our next Facebook Live Class.  The Ophelia journal in a box. If you love the project and would like to sign up for the class click on the link below. On purchase you'll receive an e mail with the link to download the joining instructions, supply and tool list and full cutting guide for the project. The project is also available as a PDF tutorial.  Here's the link:  The Ophelia Journal in a Box PDF Tutorial Ahead of the two live workshops in this class there are helpful videos to follow in the FBL Class Group which help you to prepare. If you can’t make the live classes, you can still make the project and watch all of the videos for the class later from the Facebook group page. As always the project has been designed for you to use some basic craft supplies and papers of your choice from your stash. Our featured sample was decorated in papers from two 12 x 12 Sir Vagabond Pads by Stamperia....

 Hi everyone, we're really excited to share the four new Autumn collections from Stamperia. All available to pre-order from our website.  12 x 12 pads at the new lower price of £9.95.  ETA mid to end of November subject to shipping.   Click on the images to view the full collection Sir Vagabond  Lady Vagabond  Orchids and Cats  Calligraphy    View all Stamperia paper collections  here . Happy crafting:-)   www.mycreativespirit.co.uk

  Hi Crafters, we're delighted to be sharing how to make an amazing Fashion Forward Birthday Book with you. Gather up your supplies and craft along with DT member Sue Tossell to make one yourself.  You'll find the full supply list at the bottom of the post:      The first thing you need to do is construct you cover. Go around the large pieces on three sides with the black construction tape and each end on the short edges of the spine. Place the spine and the front or back together (the unbound edges) and place a piece of tape half on and half off of the spine, make sure that these two pieces are lined up and the tape is a couple of inches longer at each end. Keeping the edges together stand the edges onto the tape and then all the way over onto the un taped side. Place onto a flat surface and open these up you will see that there is a gap between the two pieces, this allows you cover to open and close easily. Pull the excess tape at the top and bottom ...

Hi Everyone, our latest Facebook Live class No 11 is now open for bookings. The classes run in two parts over a Friday and Saturday eve, and are designed for you to use your own basic supplies and papers from your stash to make the project following a cutting guide released before the event.  The project is a little flat box that measures 8 1/4" x 6 1/4" with a hidden hinge and hook lock fastener.  Inside there's an ephemera holder and mini album. As with all of Clare's designs this would make a treasured gift for someone special.  Class one covers how to assemble and decorate the box.  Class two will focus on making up ephemera holder and mini album.  Clare always adds in lots of extra tips and techniques along the way too.    We've introduced a basic bundle of craft essentials to go with the facebook live classes too.  It contains two x 4 A4 packs of chipboard, one pack A4 black card (25), four rolls of 5m Signature...

  Hi Everyone, our latest Facebook Live class No 10 is now open for bookings. The classes run in two parts over a Friday and Saturday eve, and are designed for you to use your own basic supplies and papers from your stash to make the project following a cutting guide released before the event.  The project is the Isabella Index Box. At 7 1/4" high x 4 1/2" deep this little box had flip down sides and the option to customise the inserts from a choice of four to suit the occasion you're crafting for.  Class one covers how to assemble and decorate the box including how to create the outer folding joints and index section inside.  Class two will focus on making up the inserts.  Clare always adds in lots of extra tips and techniques along the way too.    As with all of Clare's projects this is a great class to take whether you're a new or established crafter.  You can join the live classes or follow along after the event at your leisure....

  Hi Everyone, our latest Facebook Live class is now open for bookings. If you've joined one of our live classes before they run in two parts over a Friday and Saturday eve, and are designed for you to use your own basic supplies and papers from your stash to make the project following a cutting guide released before the event.  The project for class no 9 is the Helena Photo Box.  The focus of this class is constructing the box, base and plinth, and making a variety of holders fincluding a mini album to hold your photos or memorabilia inside. As with all of Clare's projects this is a great class to take whether you're a new or established crafter.  You can join the live classes or follow along after the event at your leisure.  With the class you receive the following: On Purchase: Full written cutting guide for the project and link to join the Facebook Live Class (digital download) In the FB Live Class Group Introduction Video with helpful hints about ...

What a great time to stock up on some fabulous paper lines and save at the same time.  There's 20% off all Stamperia and Scrapmir 12 x 12 and 8 x 8 pads paper pads until 31st August. (while stock lasts)  Whether you're looking for paper to craft with for a Birthday, new arrival, Christmas or family heritage we're sure you'll find something to suit all your needs.  Click here  to start shopping and enter paper2020 at the checkout to receive 20% off Scrapmir and Stamperia paper pads in your basket.  Happy crafting:-) C www.mycreativespirit.co.uk

                                                                                            Hi Everyone, our Facebook Live community is growing and Class No 8 is fast approaching. If you've not seen the classes they run in two parts over a Friday and Saturday eve, and are designed for you to use your own basic supplies and papers from your stash to make the project. Classes started during lock down and are a great way for us all to craft together.  The project for class no 8  is the Gladstone Box and Mini Album Set.  The focus of this class is construction.  Clare will show you how to take the single box and drawer and make it into three different projects as well as how to make the fun little album that fits in the drawer....

Designed by Dorota with Stamperia this beautiful collection was inspired by the land of snow and ice in northern Europe. In delicate wintery hues there are snow covered trees, mysterious fairies, a Narnia style castle, scenic papers and scrapbooking backgrounds and fabulous feature images.  The paper pads are available in 12 x 12 and 8 x 8 and there's a die cut assortment to embellish your projects too,  This is a really versatile collection perfect collection for all your winter themed cards, off the page dimensional makes, scrapbook pages, memory books and mixed media projects.  Here's a closer look at some of the papers.  and a walk through of the collection below:   To claim your Early Bird Discount of the individual items in the collection and the bundle enter discount code WTS5 when you get to the checkout.  (valid until 25th August 2020) Links to the paper pads, die cuts and bundle offer are listed below:  Winter Tales 12 x 12 pad Winter Ta...

                Hi Everyone, our Facebook Live community is growing Class No 7 is fast approaching. If you've not seen the classes they run in two parts over a Friday and Saturday eve, and are designed for you to use your own basic supplies and papers from your stash to make the project. It was great way for us all to craft together while we were in lock down and we're going to continue with them as we get back to the new normal. This weeks project is the Fold Out Folio Album and stand.  The focus of this class is to make an album out of the smaller, 8 x 8 paper pads on the market. A great album to start on if you're new to paper craft and a lovely one to make and give as a gift too. We've added a stand in with the album to complete the project.   With the class you receive the following: On Purchase: Full written cutting guide for the project and link to join the Facebook Live Class (digital download)...

We think you will love these two fabulous new collections from Graphic 45 and the re release of the latest Deluxe Collectors Edition. New for summer 2020, there is something for everyone here, whether you're wanting to craft for an occasion or thinking ahead for Christmas. All collections are available to pre order now!   Enter Early Bird as the coupon code when checking out to get a fabulous  5%  off  these collections if you order before 31st July.  Ephemera Queen  18th-century couture meets fun ephemera with opulent golden yellow, rouge pink, and tiffany blue florals woven with delicate touches of pearls and lace.  Be inspired with this bright collection with its bold ephemera, decorative playing cards, and hats galore.  Christmas Time C elebrate the most wonderful time of the year with vintage steampunk Santa’s and a collection of festive images.  With emerald green trees, red holly berries, glittery golden gears...

                                        Hi Everyone, our Facebook Live classes have been going really well.  We're up to Class No 6.  If you've not seen the classes they run in two parts over a Friday and Saturday eve, and are designed so you can use your own basic supplies and papers from your stash to make the project. It's been a great way for us all to craft together during lock down and we plan to continue the live classes as we all get back to the new normal.   This weeks project is the Emma Flip Flap album and Stand.  The album measures  9 1/2" wide x 7 1/2" deep, has six pocket pages with pull outs and sits in a neat stand.  The project is suitable for new and experienced crafters alike. With the class you receive the following: On Purchase: Full written cutting guide for the project and link to join the Facebook Live Class (di...