Handmade Christmas Card

Christmas is a great time for hand making cards. Debbie Frost has produced this wonderful card using the Stix2 with Heat Range.

Handmade by Debbie Frost.

Debbie has used:

Craft & Mixed Media Iron S57360
Parchment Paper S57359
Stix2 with Heat for Various Materials S57357
Transfer Foils Silver S57112
Iridescent Glitter S57304
Seed Beed and Glitter Silver S57080
Hot Melt Glue Gun S57234 / Hot Melt Refills S57235
5" x 7" White Card and Envelopes S57338
Pearlescent Card Platinum A4300PEARLPLATINUM
Double Sided Ultra Clear Tape 6mm x 15m S57065

"Bubble Bloom Lilly" Stamps
Crafters Inkpad
Sakura Fabric Markers
Cotton Material
Navy Ribbon

Instructions:

For this design I have stamped onto the heat adhesive sheet and cut out the flower. It was then ironed onto the grey material protecting this with the parchment paper and removed when cold. I then sprinkled with iridescent glitter replaced the Parchment Paper and re-heated with the Iron. Once cold again, I shook off the loose glitter. I added some colour to the flower by using the fabric pens on the reverse of the material before mounting it onto some silver pearl card.

To view more designs by Debbie please visit Crafty Debs.

For more information on Stix2 products please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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Stix2 Product Demonstrations

Using the Stix2 with Heat Range, watch our expert Michelle Johnson share her knowledge and ideas to show you how to:

•        Use the Delicate Adhesive Sheet with Transfer Foils to design your own T-shirt

•        Create Appliques to make your own Tote Bags

•        Use Fabric Inks to personalise clothing

•        AND LOTS MORE!

http://vimeo.com/Stix2

For further information on our Stix2 products, please contact us on 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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Place Settings for your Christmas Table!

You just can't help but get creative when it's Christmas! Look at what we've been making at Stix2 HQ - fab little place names for our Christmas party! They would look great on Christmas Day too!

Handmade at Stix2 HQ

You will need:

Red Die Cut Christmas Trees - S57282

Mini Craft Dots - S57115

Transfer Foils Version 1 - S57067

Tape Runner Permanent - S57269

White Die Cut Scalloped Square - S57284

For more information about all of our Stix2 products, please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk.

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Christmas Opening Times

Please note our below Christmas and New Year opening times Stix2 

If you are unsure how this will affect you please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and look forward to working with you in 2017.

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Glistening Gold Christmas Card

There's something extra special about a Christmas card in traditional gold. Here's some inspiration for your own handmade projects this festive season!

You will need:

6” x 6” White Card Blank S57339
A4 Gold Stardust Card SGBCA4GOLDCARD
A4 Tinted White Card A4250TINTWHITE
Star Snowflake Plain White Die Cut Shape S57277
Gold Seed Bee’d and Fine Glitter S57079
Stix2 2 in 1 Glue Pen S57361
6mm Ultra Clear Tape S57090
A4 Double Sided Adhesive Sheets S57107

"Merry and Bright" stamp
Gold Ink Pad

For more information about our Stix2 products, please contact us on 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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Jolly Santa Card

The Christmas countdown has begun! Now is the time to start making those handmade Christmas cards! Here's some inspiration from Debbie Frost.

Handmade by Debbie Frost

Debbie has used:

2 in 1 Glue Pen S57361 

Clear Foam Pads S57126
Rainbow White Iridescent Glitter S57304
Seed Bee'd & Fine Glitter Red S57076
5x7 White Card Blank S57338

Sizzix Thinlet Dies
Coloured Cards
Coloured Pens
"Merry Christmas" Die Cut Greeting

Instructions

Debbie has used the new Stix2 2 in 1 Glue Pen to add some Ultra Fine Iridescent Glitter. She has also used the Stix2 Clear Foam Pads covered with Ultra Fine Red Glitter to embellish the corners of the design.

Visit Debbie's blog for more of her fantastic crafty makes.

For more information on our Stix2 products, please contact 01912697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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Noel Christmas Card

Chirstmas is just around the corner and Debbie Frost has started making her Cards.

Handmade by Debbie Frost.

Debbie has used:

Craft & Mixed Media Iron S57360
Stix2 with Heat for Various Materials S57357
Stix2 with Heat for Delicate Materials S57356
Parchment Paper S57359
8" x 8" Ivory Card and Envelopes S57346
Transfer Foil Gold S57111
Hot Melt Glue Gun S57234 / Hot Melt Refills S57235

"Noel" Stamp
"Christmas Collage" Stamp
Crafters Inkpads
Cotton Material
Buttons

For more projects by Debbie please visit her Blog.

Please contact Stix2 on 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk should you need information.

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Stix2 Organza Bags

Forget festive wrapping paper or traditional gift bags. This Christmas, why don't you make your gifts and bottles that bit more special with our Organza Bags.

Available in packs of 10 in a range of sizes: 

• 70mm x 100mm
• 120mm x 150mm
• 145mm x 230mm
• 140mm x 330mm.

Also available in a choice of colours: ivory, silver, white, light pink, red, lilac, light blue, burgundy, green and gold.

For further information on our Stix2 products, please contact us on 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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Handmade Snowman Card

Everyone loves to receive a handmade card and Christmas is the perfect time to get crafting! Take a look at this fantastic card made by Debbie Frost.

Handmade by Debbie Frost

Debbie has used:

2 in 1 Glue Pen S57361
Clear Foam Pads S57126
Rainbow White Iridescent Glitter S57304
6 x 6 white card blank S57339
Double Sided Tape Sheet (A4) S57103
Tinted Blue Card A4250TINTINTBLUE

Sizzix Thinlet Die
Coloured Card
"Wishes" Die Cut Greeting

Instructions:

For the snowman, Debbie has covered a piece of flat white card with the Double Sided A4 Tape Sheet before die cutting the body. After assembling the snowman she has covered it with the Rainbow White Iridescent Glitter. For the background Debbie has punched some stars, placed them onto the Tinted Blue Card and then removed the second backing sheet before adding glitter. She has used the Clear Foam Pads at the corners of the card to embellish the design with more sparkle.

Visit Debbie's blog for more of her fantastic makes.

For more product information please contact 01912697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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Ginger Bread Box

Ginger Bread Men are found everywhere at Christmas... Even jumping out of boxes.

Handmade by Babs Williams.

Babs has used:

Pearlescent White Ice Card A4300PEARLWHITEICE
Tinted Intensive Red Card A4250TINTINTRED

Extra Thick Acetate S57320

Tape Runner S57269 / Runner Refills S57270

Layer Perfect Metric S57321 / Imperial S57322

Glue Pen S57361 

Scissors 

Coloured Pens 

Gingerbread Man Stamp 

For more information please contact 01912697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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Non- Slip Grip

The Non-Slip Grip is A4 in size and can be applied to rulers, guillotines, cutting mat and more... This is ideal for use with the Layer Perfect.

Quick and easy to use... Simply cut the Non-Slip Grip to the desired size and place onto the part of the tool you want to stop from moving. As this is clear it allows you to work with sheer precision whether cutting or measuring. Removable and reusable giving you the confidence every time your tool will not move.

For more information on the Non-Slip Grip or to speak to our sales team please contact Stix2 on 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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Stix2 Mount 'n' Stamp Foam - Make your own Stamps

Here are some beautiful cards by Debbie Frost who has made her own stamps using
Stix2 Mount 'n' Stamp Foam.

Stix2 Mount 'n' Stamp Foam is generally used for mounting unmounted rubber stamps onto blocks but if you run it through your die cutting system using a fairly solid die, you can create your own stamps easily.

Handmade by Debbie Frost

Things you will need:

A4 Mount 'n' Stamp Foam S57244

Adhesive Remover S57319

Ivory A5 Card Blank S57348

White 6 x 6 Card Blank S57339

Pink Gingham Card A4250PINKSMALLGHIN

Lemon Gingham Card A4250LEMONSMALLGHIN

Tinted Black Card A4250TINTBLACK

Tinted Kraft Card A4250TINTKRAFT

Woodware "Hand Drawn Greetings"

Memento Inkpads

Sizzix Bigshot Starter Kit

Instructions:

Here, Debbie has used the platform die from the Sizzix Bigshot Plus starter kit and the foam cuts very easily.

You will find that there is a "cling" side to the foam, which is the side which will attach to your acrylic block and a very sticky side, which is the side you will stamp with.

To remove the sticky just wipe with Stix2 Adhesive Remover.

For the designs above, Debbie has stamped onto a gingham background using Memento ink pads.

For more of Debbie's lovely projects, please visit her Blog.

Contact Stix2 for product information on 0191 2697810 or sales@stix.co.uk

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Spooky Halloween Box of Bats

Give your friends a spooky fright this October with this fun Halloween Box of Bats made by Jane Collman.

Handmade by Jane Collman

Things you will need:

A4 Black Card A4250TINTBLACK

A4 Orange Stardust Paper SGBCA4ORANGEPAPER

A4 Charcoal Stardust Card SGBCA4CHARCOALCARD

Tape Runner S57269

6mm Ultra Clear Tape S57090

A4 Extra Thick Acetate S57320

Pick Up Pencil S57265

Glue Pen S57361

Layer Perfect Metric S57321

Layer Perfect Imperial S57322

Dies 

Die Cutting Machine

Instructions:

Cut base of box shape out of Black Tinted Card and using Layer Perfect, cut decorative strips enough for both inside and out from Orange Stardust Paper.  Your Layer Perfect will also help you to position the strips before sticking with a Tape Runner. Do not stick square to base yet!

On reverse of orange base square mark the positions where you are going to cut to allow for acetate strips to be threaded through.

You will need a heavyweight acetate for this otherwise the weight of the die cut shapes will be too heavy causing it to flatten. Use the Extra Thick Acetate and cut thin strips to thread through slits as shown in photo.  Use Ultra Clear Double Sided Tape to stick base square to box.

Trim acetate and stick die cut bats to acetate strips using Ultra Clear Double Sided Tape and then decorate inside of box using the Glue Pen and Pick Up Pencil to help with placement.

Make lid from Black Tinted Card and add Orange Stardust Paper panels to outside and top only.

Decorate with more die cut bats and letters.

For more of Jane's fantastic creations, please visit her Facebook page.

Please contact Stix2 for any product information on 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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Christmas Card by Jo Austin

Its getting close to that time of year, Christmas and here is an amazing card  handmade by Jo Austin using a range of Stix2 Products.

Handmade by Jo Austin.

Jo has used ...

Layer Perfect S57321 / S57322

Seed Beed and Glitter Silver S57080

PVA Glue with Metal Nib S56890

Tape Runner S57269 / Tape Runner Refills S57270

Craft Foam Strips S57318

Woodware Holly Wreath Stamp

Docrafts Outline Stickers 

Promarkers

Papers and Die Cuts

Using the PVA Glue with Metal Nib and Micro beads give a wonderful effect to the border!

For more information on how to create this wonderful card or to view more of Jo Austins work please visit her Blog. 

For information on Stix2 products please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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2 in 1 Glue Pen - Stix2 Best Seller!

Our fantastic 2 in 1 Glue Pen was our best seller for Stix2 last month. Perfect for all your craft, scrapbooking and card making projects.

So easy to use with a unique fine metal nib. It's acid free, goes on blue and dries clear!

For further information please contact our sales team on 0191 269781 or sales@stix2.co.uk.

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CHSI Stitches Registration 2017

Exciting News!

Registration for one of Europe's Biggest Craft Shows is now OPEN!

Stix2 will be exhibiting with NEW products launched at Stitches along with demonstrations by Michelle and Karen.

For more information on the Trade Event please visit CHSI Website.

For details on Stix2 please contact our sales team on 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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spOOky Card

The fabulous Jane Collman has created this spoooooky Halloween card perfect for all you witches and wizards out there with a wonderful googly eye centre.

Handmade by Jane Collman.

Things you will need:

Black  Tinted Card A4250TINTBLACK
A4 Orange Stardust Paper SGBCA4ORANGEPAPER
A4 Charcoal Stardust Card SGBCA4CHARCOALCARD
Tape Runner S57269 / Runner Refill S57270
Pick Up Pencil S57265
Glue Pen S57361
Layer Perfect  Imperial S57322 / Metric S57321
DL White Card and Envelope S57341
Hot Melt Glue Gun S57234 / Hot Melt Refills S57235
Non Stick Crafting Sheet S57132
Iridescent Glitter S57304

Dies
Die Cutting Machine
Circle Punch
Googly Eyes

Instructions: 

Use Layer Perfect to cut and position a piece of Orange Stardust Paper and Black Card.  Stick the black layer to the base DL Card using a Tape Runner. Before adding the orange layer, mark position on rear and with a hole punch or dies, cut out two circles big enough for your google eyes! Add the orange layer to base card with the Tape Runner and use Ultra Clear Tape to stick eyes in place. Die cut letters from Charcoal Stardust Card and use the Glue Pen to stick in place.

Carefully drizzle Hot Glue onto the Crafting Sheet in lines to make spiders web and sprinkle iridescent glitter over the top.  Allow to cool on sheet. When cool stick to card using a little hot glue on rear of web and attach in the corners.

Add some bats and pumpkins to finish using the 2 in 1 Glue Pen.

Keep up with Jane and her activities on her Facebook page found here. 

For more information contact Stix2 on 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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Canvas Art

When you think about Canvas Art, Adhesives and the Stix2 with Heat Range come in useful when needing to be specific on placement and adding texture much like Debbie Frost has done here.

Handmade by Debbie Frost. 

Debbie has used:

Craft & Mixed Media Iron S57360
Stix2 with Heat for Various Materials S57357
Stix2 with Heat for Delicate Materials S57356
Parchment Paper S57359
Gold Transfer Foil S57111
White Tissue Paper  S57238
100ml PVA Glue S57048
Seed Bead & Glitter Gold S57079
Hot Melt glue Gun S57234 / Hot Melt Refills S57235

 JGS470 Whimsical Flower- Mary Jane,
 JGS483 Butterflies,
 JGS481 Hand Drawn Sentiments,
Artemio Dotty Alphabet (100011095)
Colorbox Art Screen “Bloom” & Dutch Doobadoo “Geometric Tiles”
Color Factory Fabric Spray paints
Royal Talens white gesso.
Dutch Doobadoo Pearl Pens
Wooden Craft Buttons.
Crafters inkpads
Versafine onyx Black.
Bruynzeel Fabric markers.
12 x 12 Art Canvas

For more information on Debbies projects please visit Crafty Debs.
Any Stix2 information please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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Die Cutting Tissue Paper

Within the Stix2 Range we have a lovely selection of Tissue Paper. 

Although they are great for wrapping presents, for use with PVA and Canvas Art. The Tissue Paper can also be used as craft decoration as you can see by the Card Emma has made.

Handmade by Emma Whyley.

Tissue Paper are ideal for use with a die cutting machine and embossing folder of your choice and layered as Emma has for her card.

For more information on please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@Stix2.co.uk

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Vampire Bat

Halloween is nearly here again, Here is a spooooooky Bat.

Handmade by Debbie Frost.

Things you will need:

8" x 8" White Card & Envelope S57340
Tinted Card White A4250TINTWHITE
Tinted Card Tangerine A4250TINTTANGERINE
Stardust Card Charcoal SGBCA4CHARCOALCARD
Stardust Paper Orange SGBCA4ORANGEPAPER
Hobby and Craft PVA Glue S57048

Sizzix Big Shot Plus
Sizzix Bigz Owl Die
Tattered Poinsettia Die
Sizzix alphabet Die
Woodware 1" Heart Punch
Woodware 2" Circle Punch
"Googly" Eyes.
White Gel Pen
Black Micron Pen

Instructions:

Halloween is nearly here again! For this design I have inked the outer edges of the card blank with black ink. The owl has been die cut from the charcoal Stardust Card and mounted onto a background of Orange Stardust Paper. His Dracula wings have been die cut from the poinsettia die. To complete the design I've added the die cut letters, some punched hearts and googly eyes!

You can see more of Debbie's work on her blog Crafty Debs.

For more information please contact sales@stix2.co.uk or 0191 2697810

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Double Sided Foam Pads

Stix2 has a vast range of Foam Pads and Tape.... In fact we have over 60 different shapes and sizes be this clear, white or black. Tape on a roll, foam pads on a roll or sheets.

Double sided foam is ideal for adding thickness and dimension to your card or craft project with easy release liners.

our full range of sizes can be found on the Stix2 Website and larger rolls for class and workshops in the Jumbo Rolls section. 

For further information please contact our sales team on 0191 269781 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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Organza Bottle Bags

Stix2 offer a range of Organza Bags that are suitable for bottles.

They are great to decorate with the Stix2 with Heat Range to help make giving a bottle that little bit more special be it a Birthday, to say Thank you or Congratulations. 

Handmade by Jenny Redfern and Debbie Frost.

For more information please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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PVA and Canvas Art

When creating Canvas work you need to get your chosen image spot on or this can ruin your art work.  Did you know you can use the Stix2 PVA Glue and Tissue Paper to help with this.

Apply a thin layer of PVA Glue to your Canvas to seal in your inks and allow to dry either naturally or using a heat tool to speed the process up.

By stamping onto the Tissue Paper and heat setting with the Craft and Mixed Media Iron and Parchment Paper you can position your image perfectly without the ink running when wet. 

Apply a thin layer of PVA Glue for a smooth finish or dab the brush over the top for a textured effect. This allows the Tissue Paper and your image to blend into to the background you created. 

Again allow to dry naturally or using a heat tool. 

For more information please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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Made in Britain

Stix2 are proud to celebrate that they are now a member of  Made In Britain. 

This is a growing community of proud British manufacturers.

Although not all our products are made in Britain, many are and we are always looking at new products that we can make here.

For information about any products please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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Create and Craft with Kuretake

Helen Pritchett from Kuretake will be using their fabulous brush alcohol markers and vibrant mandalas combined with some amazing Stix2 Kits Exclusive to Create and Craft.

29th July at 2pm and 7pm and 30th July at 4pm .

Channels:

Freeview - 23 | Freesat - 813 | Virgin - 748 | Sky - 674
www.createandcraft.tv/tvschedule

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Homemade Happy Birthday Bunting

You can make this in any colour, any style to suit your birthday boy, girl or party.
Another wonderful make from Debbie Frost.

Handmade by Debbie Frost.

Debbie has used:

Craft & Mixed Media Iron S57360
Stix2 with Heat For Various Materials S57357
Stix2 with Heat Parchment Paper S57359

Other:
Sizzix Big Shot Plus
Sizzix Big Z dies
Fabrics
Buttons

For more information please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

Create and Craft 6th July

Another amazing day with two fab shows at 1pm and 8pm for you on Create and Craft. Get your hands on an Exclusive Kit by Stix2 

Sky 674 Freeview 23 Virgin 748 Freesat 813

Michelle will be demonstrating different things you can make with this fab kit but in the mean time here are some card that have been made.

All the Cards are Handmade by:

Clare Brown, from Clare Brown  Designs.
Carol Christie from Domestic Godess
Kerri-Ann Briggs from Image Design Create
Anne Marie Vaux from CraftsUPrint
Keren Baker with her own designs

For further information please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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Floral Free for All

Spring has gone and Summer is here. Debbie Frost has created this wonderfully colorful card to get into summer spirit.

Handmade by Debbie Frost.

Debbie has used:

Craft & Mixed Media Iron S57360
Stix2 with Heat for Various Materials S57357
Stix2 with Heat Parchment Paper S57359
8" x 8" Ivory Card and Envelopes S57346
Tinted Card Cream A4250TINTCREAM
Tinted Kraft Card A4250TINTKRAFT

JGS446 Whimsical Flower- Sally Anne
FRS614 Old Letter
JWS03 Happy Birthday
Color Box Crafters inks
(Bark,  Limelight, Spiced Plum, Purple, Berry, Sunshine, Tangelo,  Jungle Green)
Woodware Craft canvas
Versafine Vintage Sepia
7mm & 15mm purple organza ribbon
s/a diamantes (coloured with Permipens)
Scissors

Instructions:

Today I've used  the Iron on Adhesive Various Materials from the Stix2 with heat range. Simply stamp onto the fabric side of the sheet  (I've stamped 2 flowers) using Colorbox Crafters inkpad Bark. These inkpads have to be heat set so perfect for use with the Stix2 with heat range. I then added colour to the flowers with stencil brushes and the other Crafters colours. You don't need to be too careful as the flowers will be cut out.

Next I took a square of canvas and aged it a little with an ink-pad before stamping all over with "Old Letter" and Versafine. Now remove the paper backing from the cut out flowers and place them onto the canvas. Cover with a piece of parchment paper and heat using the Stix2 Craft & Mixed Media iron for about 10 seconds. Leave the paper in place until the image is completely cold before peeling gently away. Mount this onto some purple card then the cream square and add the ribbon before attaching to the craft layer on the front of the card blank. To finish stamp "Happy Birthday" and add the diamantes.

For more information please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk

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