We are now in Autumn and there are some fabulous colours from nature - we are surrounded by some beautiful trees here, it certainly makes me feel in the 'vintage' style mood. So the big question is 'Have you started crafting for Christmas?' I have to say I have not, although having just completed a bookmark swap I shall definitely be making some bookmarks for stocking fillers.
For everything mentioned in this newsletter click through to the Crafts by Carolyn web site check out the "what's new" link if you want to see the latest pages.
New Projects - PG Tips Box
We have been lucky this month with members of the forum busy writing projects. Maddy has put together a fantastic step by step guide to 'alter' a PG Tips box into a gift box, with three different finishes. It was presented to us as a challenge and the winners were all sent stamps from The Artistic Stamper (me included) and Maddy sent a prize as well - so we all had a great time. A BIG thank you to Maddy
New Projects - Rubber stamped card
Sarah is showing us how to make a card using a rubber stamped background, the stamp is from Dew Drop Craftz
Planning a Wedding?
If you are thinking of doing some crafting for a wedding or big occasion I have set up a new section dedicated to this subject. I hope that we can add some more ideas over the coming months.
Brand New Robo Files (gsd) Downloads.
I have had another play with the Robo and have produced a party dress project
and also some welded Christmas words.
Word Templates
I have added a new section with a few templates in Word that have been
linked on the forum. It includes inserts for some standard size cards.
Using items around the house
We had a great thread where everyone suggested items that were in the
house that made great substitutions for the 'real' thing from a craft
shop. Check out the page!
Sponsors
We have been lucky enough to get some sponsors for the next 6 months -
there is a full list of them on the site and on the forum and
here. Check out the forum they often offer special deals to forum
members.
Comments or Suggestions
If you have any comments or suggestions for new features or projects,
or even activities on the forum it would be lovely to hear from you.
Competition
Dew Drop Craftz has just launched a competition to win a stamp making system...
this time in the form of the new 'Stamp it' kit....check out the forum for the
details - what a fab prize
Forum
Stamping is still a hot topic on the forum, and Calv has just written a page on
how to use distress inks. It is amazing how much you can learn - just by
asking a simple question.
We are a friendly bunch and love to welcome new members. There
are always activities ranging from challenges and competitions to a
variety of swaps. There are weekly challenges launched
on Thursdays with occasional ones in between....so go on share your creations
with us, and you may even win a prize. There is also a gallery if you
want somewhere to post your pictures.
Regular members can now post and let us know if they have updated their blog
with something interesting.
Swaps include rubber stamped images, cards, die cuts and
ATCs...and just completed is a bookmark swap.
By registering for the guest book doesn't mean that you have registered for the
forum, so if you want to join we will be really pleased to see you click on the
register button at the top of the page....Crafts
by Carolyn Forum
The Shop
There is still lots of ribbon and brads and lots more besides in the
shop....unfortunately the automatic link to Paypal has stopped working. BUT
please note you can still pay me by Paypal, you just need to follow the links
at the end, and just add you order number.
The Cooks Journal
Just to let you know there are cooking challenges on
The Cooks Journal also if you want to share a recipe or find a
recipe, or a cooking tip...pop along. In fact anything to do with eating
and drinking can be discussed.
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Carolyn