My Creative Spirit (Blog Archive)

  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...

Today we're really excited to be introducing our latest craft kit.  When assembled this fun little album measures 8 1/4" x 7" x 2", has an elasticated closure and folds out to reveal an array of pages and tuck spots for ephemera and photos.  There are double sided acetate pockets to showcase pictures and acetate covered photo mats to hold pictures in place rather than sticking them down.  Changing up your featured photo's has never been easier.  The kit comes with all you need to assemble the album covers , make up the internal structure of the album and decorate in papers from the 8 x 8 Fruit and Flora pad. The PDF tutorial (digital download) has a full video assembly guide covering all the assembly steps, a full supply list, tool list and cutting guide for all card and paper pieces.  See links at the end of the post.  If you love the album but would like to make it and decorate in your own choice of papers there's a PDF Tutorial avai...

Evening everyone, In light of the very difficult situation the spread of Covid-19 has caused, many of us have been left with little choice but to self isolate. If you're finding you have more time on your hands to craft why not take advantage of our Spring Sale with 20% everything off while stocks last. We have a wide selection of bundles, craft kits, papers and lots more crafty delights.  Click here  to start your spring shopping and don't forget to enter SPRING2020 at the checkout to apply your discount.  Stay safe and stay well :-) C

Hi everyone, it's a very exciting day here as we announce the members of our first ever design team.   Huge thanks to everyone who sent in an application.  We reviewed each one with great interest, loved all of your gorgeous makes and really appreciated the time and thought that went into putting together your entires.  So without further ado here's the new 2020 Design Team  Judith Prendergast - UK  Sue Tossell - UK Patti Senter - USA Jeanette Wilde - Germany Carol Held - Canada Huge congrats ladies.  We're looking forward to sharing your intro's here on the blog from 1st April, and your inspiration and creative makes with everyone during the year.   Just Arrived If you're a G45 fan do check out the latest Farmhouse Collection now in stock on the website. There are some gorgeous B sides on the papers in this collection.  Farmhouse Collection  March Giveaway    If you missed...

  Hi everyone, how's your week going so far? It's dull grey and raining here, again! If you follow me you'll know that over the past 11ish years I've been designing and making projects to share with crafters on line, in workshops and retreats.  Each one has been made with a lot of love and passion for my craft, and many of them still live with me in the house.  As you can imagine we're getting a little crowded here lol! So for a few months I'll be giving away one or maybe more project each month starting with this Picture Perfect Album altered in papers from the Imagine collection by Graphic 45.  You can see more of the project in the video below.        If you'd like to enter this months giveaway you can leave your comment below or hop over to my You Tube channel ( click here ) and leave a comment on the March 2020 Giveaway video.  All comments listed at midnight GMT 31st March 2020 will be entered into the draw. ...

Hi Everyone, I hope you've had a good week and are looking forward to the weekend and maybe some crafting lol!!!.  I'm excited to be sharing the latest addition to our range of boxes and box and album cover sets with you today.  Who doesn't love a box to put things or to hold a keepsake.  I know I do.   The Agatha Box Set  comes flat packed, is laser cut from 3mm MDF and can be assembled using glue, painted and altered in mixed media if thats your style, or with our Signature Black Construction Tape and decorated in paper as shown above.  The model was decorated in paper from the Le Romantique Deluxe Collectors Edition by Graphic 45, has an ornate lock and metal corners on the lid. Once assembled it measures w: 10 1/2" d: 8 1/2" h: 4".  See below for links to all featured products.   .     The Agatha Box and Album Cover Set  contains the ten laser cut pieces that make up the box, two album cover...

We’re really excited to be launching the search for a number of enthusiastic crafters/artists with an eye for detail and original flair to join our 2020 Design Team. International applicants are welcome.   If you have a blog or presence on social media and can:  create original eye catching designs using products from our own range and brands sold on our website  take great photographs of your projects film/write great tutorials commit to designing one project a month do apply Selected Design Team members will receive: Regular design team boxes packed full of products from our range and other suppliers  Promotion through our website and social media A Design Team Blog Button for your blog! Discount off products on our website Here’s how to apply:  Using at least one product from the My Creative Spirit range create two projects that showcase your style of crafting and share them on your social media platform.  One should have...

Hi everyone, I hope you've had an enjoyable week and are looking forward to the weekend.  I'm off out tomorrow to run our first one day workshop of the year and looking forward to meeting up with all the lovely ladies coming along for a fun day of crafting Picture Perfect albums.  This weeks release is our new Concertina Album.  It comes in two styles, both measure 8 1/4" tall x 6" wide, one had six pockets and three styles of inserts and the other has twelve pockets and one style of insert making it perfect to make it into a Year Book or calendar.  There's a full PDF Tutorial with video assembly guides for both styles of album, including the dimensions to cut your own album covers, a generic paper cutting guide so you can use your choice of papers and how to make the featured Concertina Calendar Album in the Fashion Forward collection by Graphic 45.  Let's take a closer look at both albums.  Twelve Pocket Concertina Album  Th...