Here at Samuel Taylor's we have the very talented Sue Hobbs who has done a how to video making a Knitted Sweater Christmas Card 

Knitted Sweater Card

Take a look on You Tube to see how to create this card.

Materials

Stampendous cling stamp - Sweater Square

Diesire Embossalicious - 6x6 Embossing Folder - Let It Snow

Versamark- Watermark ink pad

Stampendous embossing powder – white

Anti-static bag

Heat Gun

Die cutting machine

8.5cm diameter circle die

9cm diameter circle die

3d foam squares

Piercing Ruler and pokey/pricking tool

White Uniball pigment ink pen

Red card stock

White cardstock

150mm x 150mm Blank white card

    Instructions

1. Ink up the stamp using the Versamark- Watermark  ink pad, smooth over a piece of red card stock with an anti static bag and stamp the image onto a piece of red card stock.
2. Pour the white embossing powder over the image, tap off the excess and heat with a heat gun until all the powder has melted.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 twice more.
4. Cut a piece of red card stock 145mm x 145mm. The next step is optional, using a piercing ruler prick two rows of holes all around the four sides of the card approx 0.5cm in from the edge. With a white pen mark crosses with a gap between each cross along each side Mat onto the front of the blank white card.
5. Cut a piece of white cardstock 130mm x 130mm and place in the ‘Let it Snow’ embossing folder and run it through the die cutting machine. Mat onto the front of the card in a central position.
6. Trim the middle strip with the two reindeer's from one of the stamped images cut in half between the two reindeer's and attach across the middle of the card.
7. Trim the second stamped image around the edges of the stamped area and mat onto a piece of white card 10cm x 10cm and then onto a piece of red card 10.5cm x 10.5cm. Attach 3d foam pads to the back and attach to the front of the card in a central position lining up with the strip across the middle of the card.
8. Die cut a 8.5cm circle out of the third stamped image ensuring the deer are in the centre and mount onto a 9cm die cut white circle. Attach 3d foam pads to the back and attach to the front of the card again lining up the middle strip.
9. Add your choice of Christmas sentiment across the bottom of the white embossed card in a central position.

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Spellbinders Dies visual demo. Marvelous Squares Dies and Radiant Rectangles

In this post we are going look at a few card ideas created using Spellbinders Marvellous Squares die cutters S4 383. You can see from the image below there are 6 dies in the Marvellous Squares package (code S4-383) marked A-F.

Cutting out an aperture shown on A+C creates a shape within a shape and adds a further element to your design.

Bead pearl embellishment adds a bit of class to the finished card  (See A,B,C,D,E,F).

With the addition of a stamp in the card on the right here you can see we have created it using A,B and C plus the corners from die cutter D which further embellish your design. So its always worth hanging on to the cut outs as you never know when they may come in handy.

Also on this sheet are the Spellbinder Radiant Rectangles. S5-161 again with 6 die cuts. The key is to have fun with your design and mix and match to suit your taste as the possibilities are endless.

Thanks for looking

NEW IN - Kng Cole

 We have lots of new King Cole Yarn and Patterns available online and instore, come have a look.


    
King Cole Baby Alpaca


King Cole The Ultimate Super Chunky

    
King Cole Moorland


We also have lots and lots of new knitting patterns and books

So drop by for all your knitting essentials.

Richard x












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NEW IN - Tonic Studios

NEW IN - Tonic Studios

Are you sick of buying expensive low quality crackers?
Well we have just the thing for you, We have amazing new Tonic Studios Dies that let you create your own beautiful handmade crackers.

(The Christmas Cracker Die Set also includes 3 sentiments)




(We also have Paper Pads specifically for the cracker die)

There's loads more new products on our website so come check them out or even stop by in store,

Richard x











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Demonstrator Wanted 

Are you great with dies? Friendly? Want to have some fun whilst making money?

Well you've come to the right place.

We are looking for a demonstrator for our Exeter and Newcastle shows, A good knowledge of dies is essential (especially Spellbinders and Memory Box)

You will help with the set up and the packing away then spend the show demonstrating for us.

Exeter - September 25th-29th

Newcastle - October 16th-19th

It's a great rate of pay so if you're an enthusiastic crafter who thinks they are up for the challenge please contact David on 077790262333

We hope to hear from you soon,
Richard x












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 Crafty Weekend Bonanza

Here at Samuel Taylors we are having Crafty Weekend Bonanza

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October 2013

Saturday 12th is a FREE Demonstration Day with Stamping and Die Cutting.

Sunday 13th Woodcare Craft Workshop with Francoise and Jane from Woodcare which we are very excited about. This event requires booking.

All the information can found on the website take a look at Samuel Taylors Workshops page or give us a call direct on 0113 244 0044

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NEW IN
The Snowman Crafts

What better way to celebrate 30 years of "The Snowman" than with this amazing new range of craft gear.
There's Stamps, Embossing Folders, Die Cut Decoupage and much more...


(Die Cut Decoupage)


(A5 Paper Pack)


(5x7 Embossing Folder)

So if you want to be walking in the air come visit our website or stop by in store,

Richard x










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NEW IN
Stampendous Housemouse Stamps

We have a new range of Stampendous Housemouse Stamps just for you, These cute stamps would be perfect for all your Christmas cards and scrapbooks.



Here's an example of the beautiful cards you can make with these stamps.

Card by Sue Hobbs

All of this and more is available in store and on our website,
Richard x











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Roseville Street Classes
Autumn 2013

Want to learn new techniques, create beautiful crafts and make new friends along the way?
Well we have all that and more with our Autumn classes, so come book now.


(Click on the image for full Autumn class listings)

How to book

Phone: 0113 2480044
Online: www.samueltaylors.co.uk
Email: sales@samueltaylors.com with details of the classes you wish to book and we will call you back to confirm and take payment

We hope to see you soon,
Richard x










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Hats4Heroes

For the past few months staff and customers at our Harrogate shop have been busy knitting for Hats4Heroes

In total we collected 96 hand knitted hats which we then sent off to Hats4Heroes

The hats were gratefully received by the Armed Forces and they have kindly sent us a picture of them wearing their hats and some lovely letters

They are still collecting hats and sweets (which they tuck into the hats).  If you would like to donate any hats or sweets then please contact Hats4Heroes at www.hats4heroes.co.uk or you can email them at contact@hats4heroes.co.uk

Thank you to everyone who got involved

Lyn x






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Elegant Elements Decoupage

We know you crafters are already prepping for Christmas so we have the new Christmas range of Elegant Elements die cut decoupage just for you.
All for just £1 each or 6 for £5!!!





This amazing offer isn't just for the Christmas range as all our Elegant Elements are 6 for £5.
Yeah we spoil you!

So come visit our website for these and lots of other amazing offers,

Richard x











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SPECIAL OFFER
Sirdar Summer Stripes

Summer is here and we have an amazing offer for you,
With a RRP of £3.77 we are offering you Sirdar Summer Stripes Double Knit at just £1.99 a ball!! Well didn't we just make summer that little bit
better.


(Pina Colada)


(Acapulco)


(Tequila Sunrise)


(Margarita)


(Calypso)

So visit us online or stop by our Roseville Street Store.

Happy Knitting,
Richard x












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NEW IN - Diesire Embossalicious

Thinking about Christmas already?
Well we are here to help, We have lots of gorgeous new Diesire Embossalicious Embossing Folders.


(Christmas Patchwork)

(Christmas Ornament)
 

These designs and more are available online or come visit us in store,
Richard x












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