The Festival of Quilts
10th – 13th August 2017
NEC Birmingham
Stand Q1A30
Stand Q1A30
We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday, 7 June 2017
Festival of Quilts 2017
Sarah Payne will be demonstrating our fantastic new Stix2 Fabric Glue Pen at
Tuesday, 6 June 2017
Father's Day Inspiration
What better way to show your Dad how much he means to you than giving him a handmade card for Father's Day this year.
Take some inspiration from Debbie Frost who has made this lovely card featuring the very versatile Printable Acetate which is one of her favourite Stix2 products.
A5 White Card Blank S57342
A4 Printable Acetate Sheet S57183
Fabric Spray Paint in Bahama Blue MGP320D
Fabric Spray Paint in Neon Green MGP320A
Fabric Spray Paint in Sapphire Blue MGP320G
Fabric Spray Paint in Neon Pink MGP320E
A4 Tinted Card in Intensive Blue A4250TINTINTBLUE
A4 Tinted Card in White A4250TINTWHITE
Transfer Foils in Silver S57112
Clear Foam Pads S57126
Ultra Clear Tape 19mm x 5m S57092
Sail Away Stamp JGS520
Water Based Colouring Pens
Debbie has sprayed some White Card with a mix of the Fabric Spray Paints which are great for paper craft too. When dry she has printed the sail boat (Sail Away JGS520) and coloured with water based pens.
She die cut an aperture from the front of the A5 Card Blank and then attached the stamped image to the inside of the card so that the boat shows from the front. Debbie then printed the words she wanted using Word on her computer and then printed it onto the Printable Acetate in the same way you would onto a piece of card.
Debbie advises leaving the Acetate to one side for a while just to allow the ink to "set" as it's slightly tacky when it comes out of the printer.
She then cut the Acetate to fit and attached it to the inside of the card with Ultra Clear Double Sided Tape. Cut another piece of White Card with the aperture to fix over this just to hide the tape and make it look neater.
For more projects by Debbie please visit her Blog.
Please contact Stix2 on 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk should you need any further information.
Take some inspiration from Debbie Frost who has made this lovely card featuring the very versatile Printable Acetate which is one of her favourite Stix2 products.
Handmade by Debbie Frost
Things you will need
A5 White Card Blank S57342
A4 Printable Acetate Sheet S57183
Fabric Spray Paint in Bahama Blue MGP320D
Fabric Spray Paint in Neon Green MGP320A
Fabric Spray Paint in Sapphire Blue MGP320G
Fabric Spray Paint in Neon Pink MGP320E
A4 Tinted Card in Intensive Blue A4250TINTINTBLUE
A4 Tinted Card in White A4250TINTWHITE
Transfer Foils in Silver S57112
Clear Foam Pads S57126
Ultra Clear Tape 19mm x 5m S57092
Sail Away Stamp JGS520
Water Based Colouring Pens
Instructions:
She die cut an aperture from the front of the A5 Card Blank and then attached the stamped image to the inside of the card so that the boat shows from the front. Debbie then printed the words she wanted using Word on her computer and then printed it onto the Printable Acetate in the same way you would onto a piece of card.
Debbie advises leaving the Acetate to one side for a while just to allow the ink to "set" as it's slightly tacky when it comes out of the printer.
She then cut the Acetate to fit and attached it to the inside of the card with Ultra Clear Double Sided Tape. Cut another piece of White Card with the aperture to fix over this just to hide the tape and make it look neater.
For more projects by Debbie please visit her Blog.
Please contact Stix2 on 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk should you need any further information.
Have Fun Crafting!
Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Hotmelt Glue Sticks - Special Offer Pack!
Our Stix2 Hotmelt Glue Gun and Glue Sticks are not just ideal for a wide range of arts and craft projects and an essential to all crafters.
Take inspiration from our demonstrator Michelle Johnson and you can use them to:
- Make unique card topper dots with our Seed Bead and Fine Glitter tubes.
- Produce interesting shapes for jewellery making with with silicone moulds.
- Make swirls and patterns and foil them with a set of our Transfer Foils.
Our fantastic Silicone Finger Protectors mean you can swirl your finger in the hot glue without burning yourself!
~ Special Offer ~
Hot Melt Glue Sticks - 30 sticks per pack
While Stocks Last!
Have Fun Crafting!
Monday, 22 May 2017
Stix2 White and Ivory Organza Ribbon
Stix2 now stocks a range of White and Ivory Organza Ribbons. Perfect for all your wedding stationery, cards, gifts and projects.
Please contact Stix2 on 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk for further product information.
- Available in 6mm and 15mm widths
- Come on a 25 yard roll (just over 22 metres)
- Fabulous for wrapping, edging, decorating and personalizing!
- Easily made into bows and flowers
Have Fun Crafting!
Monday, 8 May 2017
Shaving Foam and Fabric Spray Paint Art
Our NEW Fabric Spray Paints are sparking everyone's imagination! Make your own bespoke background designs like Jane Collman has by mixing these versatile paints with good old fashioned shaving foam!
Handmade by Jane Collman
Things you will need:
Fabric Spray Paint in Neon Green MGP320A
Fabric Spray Paint in Neon Pink MGPA320E
Fabric Spray Paint in Purple Pizzaz MGPA320C
Hot Melt Glue Gun S57234
Hot Melt Glue Sticks S57235
Non Stick Crafting Sheet S57132
Stix2 2 in 1 Glue Pen S57361
A4 Tinted Card in White A4TINTWHITE
A4 Stardust Card in Violet SGBCA4VIOLETCARD
Rainbow White Iridescent Glitter S57304
Shaving foam (the cheaper the better!)
Add another colour.
Add another if you want.
Lay a piece of A4 White Tinted Card onto the foam and press gently.
Carefully lift your card off the foam.
Using a palette knife, gently scrape off the foam to reveal your lovely background underneath!
Jane got two pieces of beautiful backing card from the foam.
Because Jane doesn't like to waste anything ( she is a true crafter!), scoop the foam back into your container and mix it up.
This doesn't take long to dry and is great for backgrounds, die cutting or stamping on.
You can also use Stix2 Die Cut Shapes, dipping them into the foam. Here Jane used white flowers and lilac butterflies.
Flowers are then shaped and given a centre using Hot Glue and Iridescent Glitter.
The possibilities are endless!
For more lovely projects by Jane, please visit her blog.
For more information on Stix2 products please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk
Shaving foam (the cheaper the better!)
Instructions:
Use cheap Shaving Foam. Spray some into a container.
Add your first colour of Fabric Spray Paint.
Add another if you want.
Lay a piece of A4 White Tinted Card onto the foam and press gently.
Carefully lift your card off the foam.
Using a palette knife, gently scrape off the foam to reveal your lovely background underneath!
Jane got two pieces of beautiful backing card from the foam.
Because Jane doesn't like to waste anything ( she is a true crafter!), scoop the foam back into your container and mix it up.
This doesn't take long to dry and is great for backgrounds, die cutting or stamping on.
You can also use Stix2 Die Cut Shapes, dipping them into the foam. Here Jane used white flowers and lilac butterflies.
Flowers are then shaped and given a centre using Hot Glue and Iridescent Glitter.
The possibilities are endless!
For more lovely projects by Jane, please visit her blog.
For more information on Stix2 products please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk
Have Fun Crafting!
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
Happy Easter Card
Easter is fast approaching but you still have time to make those handmade cards! Take some inspiration from Jane Collman with this fun Easter design!
A4 250GSM Gingham Lemon Small Squares Card A4250LEMONSMALLGHIN
Tinted Card Tangerine A4250TINTTANGERINE
Tinted Card Intensive Yellow A4250TINTINTYELLOW
Tinted Card Black A4250TINTBLACK
Tape Runner S57269
Stix2 2 in 1 Glue Pen S57361
Die Cut Card Shape - Oval - Plain White S57286
Chick die
Alphabet die
Die cutting machine
Make a 6" x 4 1/4" landscape base card from Cream Hammer Embossed Cardstock.
Cut 3 pieces of Tangerine Card 5 1/4" x 3 3/4" and 3 pieces of the Yellow Gingham Card 5" x 3 1/2"
Layer all pieces together using Tape Runner. Die Cut letters from Tangerine Card and arrange on card. The Glue Pen is perfect for sticking your tiny letters/embellishments. Don't worry if you can't get letters straight, wonky is good!
Layer cardstock and add to inside of the card.
Cut a strip of the Cream Hammered Card 1/2" x 8 1/2" long. Fold every 2 1/8" and with Tape Runner, stick to inside of card as shown in finished picture.
To complete card, die cut chicks and add to card as shown. For cracked eggs, cut an oval die shape in half and place chick behind.
What an egg-cellent Easter idea!
For more lovely projects by Jane, please visit her blog.
For more information on Stix2 products please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk
Handmade by Jane Collman
Things you will need:
A4 300GSM Cream Hammer Embossed Card A4300CREAMHAMMERA4 250GSM Gingham Lemon Small Squares Card A4250LEMONSMALLGHIN
Tinted Card Tangerine A4250TINTTANGERINE
Tinted Card Intensive Yellow A4250TINTINTYELLOW
Tinted Card Black A4250TINTBLACK
Tape Runner S57269
Stix2 2 in 1 Glue Pen S57361
Die Cut Card Shape - Oval - Plain White S57286
Chick die
Alphabet die
Die cutting machine
Instructions:
Make a 6" x 4 1/4" landscape base card from Cream Hammer Embossed Cardstock.
Cut 3 pieces of Tangerine Card 5 1/4" x 3 3/4" and 3 pieces of the Yellow Gingham Card 5" x 3 1/2"
Layer all pieces together using Tape Runner. Die Cut letters from Tangerine Card and arrange on card. The Glue Pen is perfect for sticking your tiny letters/embellishments. Don't worry if you can't get letters straight, wonky is good!
Layer cardstock and add to inside of the card.
Cut a strip of the Cream Hammered Card 1/2" x 8 1/2" long. Fold every 2 1/8" and with Tape Runner, stick to inside of card as shown in finished picture.
To complete card, die cut chicks and add to card as shown. For cracked eggs, cut an oval die shape in half and place chick behind.
What an egg-cellent Easter idea!
For more lovely projects by Jane, please visit her blog.
For more information on Stix2 products please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk
Have Fun Crafting!
Monday, 3 April 2017
NEW for 2017 - Stix2 Fabric Glue Pen
Think about all those stitching tasks that use pins and clips.
Imagine an easy to use, water soluble fabric glue that can replace all the pinning and clipping in your textile projects.
Introducing the NEW for 2017 Stix2 Fabric Glue Pen.
The Stix2 Fabric Glue Pen is designed to hold fabrics in place for sewing without the need for pins.
Simply apply the glue along the fabric edge and press the pieces together to hold. It is coloured pink for easy application and dries clear. Refills are also available.
Perfect to use on:
Watch Sarah Payne demonstrating how to use this fantastic new product:
The Stix2 Fabric Glue Pen will become an invaluable addition to any sewing kit!
For further information on all of our Stix2 products, please contact us on 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk
Imagine an easy to use, water soluble fabric glue that can replace all the pinning and clipping in your textile projects.
Introducing the NEW for 2017 Stix2 Fabric Glue Pen.
The Stix2 Fabric Glue Pen is designed to hold fabrics in place for sewing without the need for pins.
Simply apply the glue along the fabric edge and press the pieces together to hold. It is coloured pink for easy application and dries clear. Refills are also available.
Perfect to use on:
- English Paper Piecing projects - a traditional form of patchwork
- Temporary Fixing
- Applique
- Temporary Basting tasks such as basting a zip
For further information on all of our Stix2 products, please contact us on 0191 2697810 or sales@stix2.co.uk
Have Fun Crafting!
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