Purplepig Craft Club

Been busy making demonstration samples for this Saturday's group session. I've used some lovely sealife themed stamps, dies and stencils from Dawn Bibby crafts. Ideal mens card designs. Unfortunatley this session is fully booked but if you'd like to come along to a future event then get in touch. There are spaces still for Sat 13th July.
I can also arrange individual cardmaking sessions, give demonstrations at groups or clubs and I always have a selection of my handmade cards for sale.

If you enjoy arts and crafts then why not join me for this cardmaking session at Harper's Cafe in Victoria Park. Booking essential via the cafe's website. Suitable for beginners. All equipment and materials included.

Please book your place if you'd like yo join me for this session at Harper's cafe.

At yesterday's craft club we made cards using "teabag folding". The lady that invented this technique started by cutting and folding the individual tea bag packets that you get in hotels etc that used to come with lovely little pictures or patterns on them. Hence the name "tea bag folding".
This technique is usually used to make rosettes but you can use the designs as corners or other combinations. Emma annd Cerys even managed to get ahead on their Christmas cards. Here are the cards everyone made. The last photo shows my demonstration samples.

Dates for the next three sessions. Let me know a.s.a.p if you'd like to join us.

For this morning's session we used Dawn Bibby's "Flower Patch Collection" to make some lovely floral cards. Well done Tina, Pam and Cerys. The arch shaped cards that came with the kit proved popular. The last photo shows my demo samples.
I'll be announcing the next three dates soon so keep an eye open for further posts.

The next session for my mpnthly club is on Sat 13th Apr, 10am 'til 2pm, £10 including all equipment and materials. I have one space left so let me know a.s.a.p if you'd like to come along. We'll be using the beautiful "Flower Patch Collection" by Dawn Bibby.

Another great morning with my lovely crafty ladies making cards for birthdays, Easter and Mother's Day. We used dye based inks for coloured backgrounds. For the main focal point we stamped the outlines with oil based embossing inks. We then added embossing power which we melted with a heat gun. Finally the images were coloured in using Spectrum Noir alcohol markers adding shading using two different tones of the same colour.
Some beautiful floral creations were achieved.
If you would like to join in one of my future craft workshops please message me or keep a look out for posts on this page. For more of my crafting exoits please see my general craft page Purplepig Crafts. If you can't join me at one of my monthly club sessions I can arrange sessions for individuals or small groups. Just adk for details. I always have lots of cards available for sale and can make personalised cards for special occasions.

This morning was the last session of the year and we made these lovely little Christmas trees from glitter funky foam sheets. If you would like to come along to a future session please message me or keep a look out for details on this page or my general craft page Purplepig Crafts. The first session next year will be in February.

Just a reminder. If anyone would like to join me for a craft session making some lovely Christmas cards for friends a family then please book your place a.s.a.p. Message me for more info and contact the cafe to book (see contact details on bottom of poster).

This morning's group workshop was all about Christmas. Not long to go now. We used the "Christmas Cuddles" pads of papers, toppers and embellishments to make some lovely contemporary cards. There was a little bit of going "off piste" using Christmas dies and some additional papers in co-ordinating colours.
If you'd like to come along to a future session please message me or look out for posts with all the details.
Emma Bain Cerys Welsh Pam Durant Tia Styles

In this morning's group workshop we used inks to make our own backgrounds and then stamped onto them in black ink to make a silhouette design. Some fantastic cards made by Pam, Emma and Sharon.
If you would be interested in joining us for a future session please let me know.

I have one space left for stamping workshop this Sat 7th Oct 10am 'til 1pm £10. Message me a.s.a.p if you'd like to join us.
Park Farm, Ashford

At last Saturday's group session we made "stepper" cards using cutting dies from Tattered Lace to cut out the card bases. Here's a few photos of everyone's lovely creations.
The next group session is two week's time on 7th Oct, 10am 'til 1pm on Park Farm, Ashford. £10 per person. We will be doing silhoutte stamping which is ideal for beginners. Two spaces left so if you'd like to join us please drop me a message.

Sorry there hasn't been any monthly craft club for a while but everyone just too busy. Anyway I'll be starting again in September and here are the dates until Christmas. Remember all sessions are in my craft room on Park Farm, Ashford, TN23 3NP. The time is 10am 'til 1pm and costs just £10 per person per session. Suitable for both beginners and more advanced crafters. Booking essential as only a few spaces available per session. So let me know a.s.a.p if you'd like to come along. If you can't make these dates but would still like to have a go at some cardmaking then I can run individual sessions. Ideal for beginners if you don't know where to start or for those more advanced who would like to learn new skills and take their crafting to the next level. Please get in touch for more details.

Sat 16th Sep - stepper cards (we'll be using dies by Tattered Lace to cut out the fancy bases for these cards)
Sat 7th Oct - silhouette stamping (use inks to create your own backgrounds then stamp your design on top in black ink)
Sat 4th Nov - contemporary Christmas cards (polar bears and penguins)
Sat 2nd Dec - Christmas decorations (to be decided)

For the next group session we will be making "stepper cards" like these. I have two possible dates either Sat 8th or Say 15th July. If you would be interested in joining in please let me know a.s.a.p which date you prefer.

The theme for this morning's group session was Easter crafts. Thanks to Pam, Emma Bain and Mary Eldridge for joining me. We made a selection of cards, Easter baskets and creme egg holders. Some interesting colour choices, but all looks fabulous.
Next month's session is on Sat 13th May, 10am ''til 1pm. We will be using the "Spring Woodland" kit by Dawn Bibby. Please book your place a.s.a.p.

Thanks to Pam and Tia Styles for coming along to last week's club session on 3D decoupage. We used a pad of sheets featuring Tatty Teddy and made some Mother's day cards plus a couple of cards for other occasions.
The next session will be Easter crafts on Sat 1st Apr 10am 'til 1pm. Please let me know a.s.a.p if you'd like to come along.

The next group workshop will be on Sat 4th March 10am til 1pm. We will be usinv these cuteTatty Teddy 3D decoupage designs. Most are suitable for Mother's day but can also be used for birthdays, thank yous, get well soon, etc. Price £10 including all equipment and materials. Booking essential as spaces are limited.

Just sorted out dates for the next four group craft sessions. All are on Saturday mornings from 10am 'til 1pm, £10 per person. Will take place in my craftroom in Primrose Dr, Ashford. Please message for exact address. Booking is essential as places are limited so let me know a.s.a.p if you'd like to come along. Please note my craft room is above my garage and is accessed by an outside set of wooden stairs so may not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues.

Sat 4th Feb - floral and butterfly cards made with Chloe's "liftables" pad. Make the flower petals and wings "pop out" from your card. Great for anyone who likes colouring and ideal for any occasion including Mother's day.

Sat 4th March - Mother's day cards using Tatty Teddy 3D decoupage pad (non mother's day designs also available).

Sat 1st April - Easter crafts including Creme Egg holders, cards and gift baskets.

Sat 6th May - put your own spin on some cards made using a gorgeous kit called Spring Woodland by Dawn Bibby. Lots of cute characters in sorbet colours.

Hope you will be able to join me.

Just a few pics from yesterday's craft club meet. We made these little Christmas gift boxes. Thanks to my lovely ladies who came along. Hope you enjoyed yourselves. Quite a productive session.

Dates for the beginning of next year will be announced nearer Christmas.

The last group craft session of the year will be on Sat 3rd Dec 10am til 1pm. £10 per person. We will be making these little Christmas gift boxes. There is one space left so if you'd like to come along then please let me know a.s.a.p. Dates for next year's sessions will be posted nearer Christmas.

The last monthly session of the year will be Sat 3rd Dec, 10am til 1pm. £10 per person. We will be making mini Christmas gift boxes. Sorry no photos yet. There is only one space left so please let me know a.s.a.p if you'd like to come along.

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Thanks to my lovely crafty ladies who came along to my latest Purplepig Craft Club monthly craft session. Today we made cards loosely based on a Christmas die cut and paper pack by Papermania. Techniques learned included 3D decoupage, adding glitter, hanmade bows and making paper poinsettias.
These monthly sessions are always on a Saturday from 10am til 1pm in my craft room on Park Farm in Ashford. Cost is £10 including all materials and equipment. The next session is on Sat 3rd Dec when we will be making mini Christmas gift boxes. I have one space left on this so let me know a.s.a.p if you'd like to join us.
If you can't join any of my group sessions then why not book and individual lesson at a time to suit. Cost is £30 for one person or £40 for two. Choice of papercraft activities available. Also I always have some cards made up that I sell to raise money for charity and I can make greetings cards/gift boxes to order. Please ask for details. For more information about my crafty exploits please see my page Purplepig Crafts

Sorry I haven't arranged any group sessions recently. Many of you will know that in recent months I have been backwards and forwards to Cornwall as my dad was unwell. He sadly passed away a few weeks ago. I am now back home and will be restarting the monthly craft club soon. Keep an eye out for details. Don't forget I can also arrange individual one-to-one cardmaking lessons - ideal for beginners or those wanting tailored help to improve their skills. In the meantime here are a few cards I have managed to make over the last few months to give you all a bit of inspiration.