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Craftmania Blog By
Jamie Rodgers &
The Craftmania Design Team
Welcome to the Craftmania Blog!
We are so excited to be able tto bring you a blog filled full of ideas and insperation of how to create fun projects & backgrounds...
The posts take on many different types and styles and will hopefully become a reference resource to keep you motivated
on them foggy craft brain days!
As always please don't be afraid to ask questions! We are here to help :)
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In The Frame ~ Bundle ~ Happiness! By Lynn Lewis
Hello Everyone We all have a relative or friend who doesn't like to put our cards away, because they like looking at them. So this gave...

LYNN LEWIS
Aug 29, 20233 min read


In The Frame Bundle ~ Thankful! By Lynn Lewis
Hi all..... Today, I am bringing you my first creation made with the BRAND NEW - 'In the Frame' bundle. This bundle features papers,...

LYNN LEWIS
Aug 28, 20234 min read


The Ultimate Chocolate Box By Ian Rump-Smith
Hello Everyone! So... I have been having a go at all sorts lately (not of the sweet kind before you ask lol). Who doesn't love chocolate?...
Ian Rump-Smith
Aug 26, 20233 min read


Jamie Rodgers Wings Of Wonder & Festive Collections ~ Frosty! By Lynn Lewis
Well hello crafters.... Now I'm very much into mixing my craft die Collections... otherwise they just tend to get tucked away and used...

LYNN LEWIS
Aug 16, 20233 min read


An Idiots Guide To Scrapbooking ~ Part 3 By Ian Rump-Smith
Hey Crafters.... I'm back with my next scrapbook journey! I couldn't resist a page with my favourite time of the year - Halloween! The...
Ian Rump-Smith
Aug 12, 20233 min read


Jamie Rodgers Festive Collection ~ The Centre Piece By Lynn Lewis
I'm sure you were all as excited as me when your Collection arrived!! I couldn’t wait to make this beauty, which popped into my head the...

LYNN LEWIS
Aug 10, 20234 min read


Floral Basket Butterflies By Jamie Rodgers
Hello all, Today I thought we would have a little look at this simple little card. Step 1 - Cut the basket die using Kraft card, along...

Jamie Rodgers
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Moroccan Kitchen Organiser By Ian Rump-Smith
Hey Everyone.... One bonus with the weather being a little wet (putting it politely) is that it gives us crafters loads of time to make...
Ian Rump-Smith
Aug 3, 20233 min read


Jamie Rodgers Festive Collection ~ The Crew! By Lynn Lewis
Hello..... Sometimes I don’t know what goes on in my head, but when I got this new Collection, I started writing down all my ideas in a...

LYNN LEWIS
Jul 30, 20234 min read


An Idiots Guide To Scrapbooking Part 2 ~ By Ian Rump-Smith
Hey.... I'm back again for the Part 2 of my Idiots Guide to Scrapbooking :-) I hope my first installment inspired you and in any case...
Ian Rump-Smith
Jul 29, 20234 min read


Design Team ~ Have A Grate Birthday By Ian Rump-Smith
Hello all..... I wanted to show with this card that stencilling can be subtle, yet used in different ways. Let's start... you will see...
Ian Rump-Smith
Jul 27, 20233 min read


An Idiots Guide To Scrapbooking Part 1 By Ian Rump-Smith
Hey Crafters, Thanks for joining me on this journey with a different style of post..... 'never tried before,' but challenged myself -...
Ian Rump-Smith
Jul 22, 20234 min read


Design Team ~ Simplicity By Ian Rump-Smith
Hey Crafters! Today I'm bringing you an elegant, but simple card using an easy technique that gives the most AMAZING results! We will be...
Ian Rump-Smith
Jul 20, 20232 min read


Christmas Exploding Box Dimensions By Jamie Rodgers
Christmas Exploding Box Dimensions By Jamie Rodgers | Craftmania Blog Hello all.... As this was one of my most requested blogs after creating the Christmas Exploding Box using the Creative Expressions Festive Collection, I thought it was the perfect time to give this much-loved project a little refresh. Some of the original products are no longer available, however I’ve updated the post with a few beautiful alternatives that work just as well. Hopefully, these updated instru

Jamie Rodgers
Jul 19, 20232 min read


Nellie Snellen Design Team Spotlight ~ Wintery House By Lynn Lewis
Hello All :-) Well I am sad to say this is my last Blog with Nellie Snellen's Stamps.... for now!! I hope you enjoy it, so let's get...

LYNN LEWIS
Jul 16, 20232 min read


Nellie Snellen Design Team Spotlight ~ Winter Cabin By Lynn Lewis
Hello Craft-mates...... I'm on a roll with Nellie Snellen's Stamps, and today I've created a card using the Wintery Cabin Stamp. To...

LYNN LEWIS
Jul 15, 20232 min read


Nellie Snellen Design Team Spotlight ~ Winter Village By Lynn Lewis
Hello All :-) I’m back again with this beautiful stamp by Nellie Snellen featuring a Winter Village Scene! I wanted to make a statement...

LYNN LEWIS
Jul 14, 20232 min read


Nellie Snellen Design Team Spotlight ~ The Woodland House By Lynn Lewis
Hello all..... Today, as part of our 'Spotlight' on Nellie Snellen, I am sharing this card with the Woodland Old House Scene. It did...

LYNN LEWIS
Jul 13, 20232 min read


Jamie Rodgers' Pierced Collection ~ Daisy Chain By Lynn Lewis
Hello Craft Mates..... Today I am making another card using Jamie Rodgers' Pierced Collection, plus the Wing Of Wonder Collection, and...

LYNN LEWIS
Jul 11, 20233 min read


Nellie Snellen Design Team Spotlight ~ Delft Blue By Lynn Lewis
Hello Crafters.... Today I felt in the mood for blue... so I'm back with this card featuring Nellie Snellen's Windmill - Idyllic Floral...

LYNN LEWIS
Jul 10, 20232 min read


Nellie Snellen Design Team Spotlight ~ Picture Postcard By Ian Rump -Smith
Hello :-) Are we ready for another tutorial? It's that time again for this bright holiday card..... ▪️You will need a 7x5" white card...
Ian Rump-Smith
Jul 9, 20232 min read


Nellie Snellen Design Team Spotlight ~ Seasons Greetings By Lynn Lewis
Hello Crafters, I’m back with you to do another 'Design Team Spotlight' with the fabulous Nellie Snellen Stamps. Today we are using the...

LYNN LEWIS
Jul 8, 20233 min read


Nellie Snellen Design Team Spotlight ~ The Desert By Lynn Lewis
Well hello Crafters.... Hope you’re all fine and dandy, and raring to go with the next Design Team Spotlight project? The stamp I'm using...

LYNN LEWIS
Jul 7, 20233 min read


Nellie Snellen Design Team Spotlight ~ Winter Retreat By Ian Rump-Smith
Hello Fellow Crafters! Hope you are enjoying our latest Design Team Spotlight, and maybe treating yourself to some of these fantastic...
Ian Rump-Smith
Jul 6, 20233 min read
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