By now your advent calendars are half open and eaten if its a chocolate one.
Hopefully all your cards are made with a few too spare.
Some posted to far off places to friends you have never met.
Turkey's on order, sprouts already picked.
But have you checked your address book?
Make sure all your friends addresses are correct and complete, because after all the effort you have taken to make your cards and gifts, it would be a shame if they didnt arrive in the condition that they left you. Dont blame the Postie it probably wasn't his fault.
Here at Wightcat Crafts we are sending out Parcels nearly every day, most of them arrive and usually in the condition it was posted. I have just spent a few days at our local Sorting Office, where they are stretched to capacity with the Christmas post, (35000 2nd class letters in just one day).
Most letters are correctly address with a postcode making sorting easy, but there is a large amount that have wrong or missing Postcodes. Some letters are just adressed to "Fred & Jane" one I saw was address as follows:
"Miss Anne Jones (dont know your married name)
Nr Stroud
dont know Postcode"
You may well laugh but its more common than you may think.
So remember to check your addresses before you post your Cards.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Thursday, December 03, 2009
New Magazine "Making Gifts"
The new magazine from the publishers of
Issue 1 available now from Wightcat Crafts
Order today http://www.wightcat.com/crafts/magazines3.htm
Where's to Time Gone
Just noticed thats its been months since I've posted on the Blog, must remember to do it more often, usualy put updates on twitter see www.twitter.com/wightcat
Will try to do better
Will try to do better
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Parchment Craft Christmas Special Magazine
A bumper issue dedicated to the Christmas theme.
Apart from some wonderfully inspiring card ideas, there are also Christmas projects including crackers, table decorations, etc
Includes 2 FREE sheets of Red and 2 FREE sheets of Green Parchment Paper to make your projects with.
Due to a high demand this magazine sold out within days
But it is being reprinted
To ensure you get your copy here!
Order by Tuesday 13th to guarantee your copy
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Magazines - Christmas Specials
Parchment Craft Magazine
Christmas Special
A bumper issue dedicated to the Christmas theme. Apart from some wonderfully inspiring card ideas, there are also Christmas projects including crackers, table decorations, etc
Includes 2 FREE sheets of Red and 2 FREE sheets of Green Parchment Paper to make your projects with.
Issue out on 6th October order now to ensure you get your copy here!
Includes 2 FREE sheets of Red and 2 FREE sheets of Green Parchment Paper to make your projects with.
Issue out on 6th October order now to ensure you get your copy here!
Making Cards Christmas Special
Another Christmas Special from Making Cards, with over 40 unique projects.
Includes 32 sheets of FREE craft papers (including 16 GLITTER Varnished), to enable you to complete the projects.
Issue out on 6th October order now to ensure you get your copy here!
Includes 32 sheets of FREE craft papers (including 16 GLITTER Varnished), to enable you to complete the projects.
Issue out on 6th October order now to ensure you get your copy here!
Saturday, August 08, 2009
New Pergamano Products
Due out in September and Available for Pre-Order now
Click on the pictures to go to the webpage
Or
Copy and paste the link into your browser
Click on the pictures to go to the webpage
Or
Copy and paste the link into your browser
A lovely new collection of
Books, Patterns, Grids, Tools and other accessories
From Pergamano
Go to our website to see our special offer!
Don’t forget you will receive a free pattern with every order this month
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Are Hobbies Healthy for you
Well naturally some Hobbies like Sky Diving have dangers associated with them, but even these still health advantages.
How can Hobbies help with your health?
Having hobbies can help you keep busy so you are not overeating, they can lower your blood pressure, provide a release from stress, and keep your mind and body active.
Do you want to quit smoking or drinking?, lose weight, want to feel more interested in life, a sense of accomplishment?
Then take up a Hobby.
Your hobbies will be unique to you; find things you are good at, you have always wanted to learn, or bring back something you did years ago, recapturing your youth. They can range anywhere from: crafts, games, art, music, writing, pets, gardening, and exercise.
Hobbies such as, sports, exercise, and gardening, are forms of physical activity, providing movement for the body. This movement helps to tone and stretch the muscles, balance the blood sugar, lower the blood pressure, reduce stress and rid the body of toxins. Some of these can be done out in nature; connecting with nature has been shown to have great health benefits. Activities like: hiking, camping, gardening, or even a walk in the park, are great examples.
Animals are also important to health it can be watching a Gold Fish in a bowl or training a Parrot or walking a Dog. Taking care of and bonding with them, requires learning, activity and opening yourself up to love. Animals have been known to lower blood pressure, provide laughter and to even help people with disabilities open up. Laughter has been shown to provide many health benefits, such as: lowering blood pressure, helping digestion and keeping you young.
Art and music and writing have been used for therapy; it has been shown that developing our creative side is so valuable for overall health. Singing requires one to breath deeply, bringing more oxygen into the lungs and cells of the body. Writing allows us to express our feelings and creativity. Art, allows us to de-stress and to express ourselves; all three provide a sense of accomplishment.
Hobbies are great when you are trying to quit smoking, drinking, overeating, or other bad habits. Take up new hobbies instead of the bag of chips; Start today to keep your mind and body active. The latest studies show, we can develop new pathways in our brain, so start learning new hobbies today.
So de-stress, relax, chill and exercise your brain with one of the following:
Scrapbooking, Knitting, Embroidery, Paper Folding (Origami), Parchment Craft, Rubber Stamping, Decoupage, Painting
They are all good for your Healthy wellbeing
How can Hobbies help with your health?
Having hobbies can help you keep busy so you are not overeating, they can lower your blood pressure, provide a release from stress, and keep your mind and body active.
Do you want to quit smoking or drinking?, lose weight, want to feel more interested in life, a sense of accomplishment?
Then take up a Hobby.
Your hobbies will be unique to you; find things you are good at, you have always wanted to learn, or bring back something you did years ago, recapturing your youth. They can range anywhere from: crafts, games, art, music, writing, pets, gardening, and exercise.
Hobbies such as, sports, exercise, and gardening, are forms of physical activity, providing movement for the body. This movement helps to tone and stretch the muscles, balance the blood sugar, lower the blood pressure, reduce stress and rid the body of toxins. Some of these can be done out in nature; connecting with nature has been shown to have great health benefits. Activities like: hiking, camping, gardening, or even a walk in the park, are great examples.
Animals are also important to health it can be watching a Gold Fish in a bowl or training a Parrot or walking a Dog. Taking care of and bonding with them, requires learning, activity and opening yourself up to love. Animals have been known to lower blood pressure, provide laughter and to even help people with disabilities open up. Laughter has been shown to provide many health benefits, such as: lowering blood pressure, helping digestion and keeping you young.
Art and music and writing have been used for therapy; it has been shown that developing our creative side is so valuable for overall health. Singing requires one to breath deeply, bringing more oxygen into the lungs and cells of the body. Writing allows us to express our feelings and creativity. Art, allows us to de-stress and to express ourselves; all three provide a sense of accomplishment.
Hobbies are great when you are trying to quit smoking, drinking, overeating, or other bad habits. Take up new hobbies instead of the bag of chips; Start today to keep your mind and body active. The latest studies show, we can develop new pathways in our brain, so start learning new hobbies today.
So de-stress, relax, chill and exercise your brain with one of the following:
Scrapbooking, Knitting, Embroidery, Paper Folding (Origami), Parchment Craft, Rubber Stamping, Decoupage, Painting
They are all good for your Healthy wellbeing
Monday, August 03, 2009
Cross Stitch Kits
Designed to inspire you down to the very last stitch
Maia is a premium counted cross stitch brand intended for fans of beautiful design.
Created expressly for a dedicated stitcher or someone who is wanting to make a statement
with a framed piece, maia kits are of the highest quality imaginable.
So whether you are new to stitching or you have been practising the art for many years, Maia is for you
So whether you are new to stitching or you have been practising the art for many years, Maia is for you
Saturday, August 01, 2009
New Siesta Grids
Our Summer Sale Mystery Box will come as a great SURPRISE!
Packed full of goodies for cardmaking and crafting and incredible value for money.
All the products are new and the contents of each box will vary with over £50 of products (RRP)
These will make a great gift.....whether to yourself or someone else!
GREAT VALUE at just £25.00
All the products are new and the contents of each box will vary with over £50 of products (RRP)
These will make a great gift.....whether to yourself or someone else!
GREAT VALUE at just £25.00
Don't miss out!
This offer is available only whilst stocks last.
Typical contents include: Assorted papers, cards, stickers, boxes, assorted embellishments, sticky essentials, rubber stamping, 3D paint, punches, Christmas embellishments, decoupage papers, decorative stones, flowers etc
Thursday, July 23, 2009
New Products on our Website
Wightcat Crafts
http://www.wightcat.com/
And don’t forget
Free Pattern with Every Order
And enter code “WCCAUG” at checkout
to receive a free gift on orders over £30
(Offers valid until Aug 31st)
New Polar White from Flowersoft
The first delivery has come in and flown out to all Pre-Order customers
Katy Sue Designs Ltd are delighted to announce the launch of POLAR WHITE, the first new product in their premium Diamond Range
This is a speciality colour with unique properties. Crafters will be amazed at the semi translucent and frosted effects of Polar White, which has been specifically created to work on white areas within designs. Polar White is set to be the season’s sensation by giving the most realistic snow effects ever seen in paper crafts
http://www.wightcat.com/crafts/flowersoft.htm
New Christmas Cute and Polar Friends from Flowersoft
http://www.wightcat.com/crafts/flowersoft.htm
NEW! Tool Caddy Handle
The Tool caddy handle is proving very popular which is not surprising as it allows to combine all 3 (or 2 if you have only 2) layers of the PCA Tool Caddies together so that you can carry them with you... or spin each layer around to you as you work with it on the desk also!
http://www.wightcat.com/crafts/parchment-grids&accessories.htm
Are you a Knitter? Do you Crochet? Did you know we now sell wool?
Happy Crafting from Steve, Hilary & Mindy
Wightcat Crafts
14 Carisbrooke Road, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 1BL
Tel: +44 (0)1983 527525
Email: http://www.blogger.com/crafts@wightcat.com
www.wightcat.com
http://www.wightcat.com/
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Friday, July 17, 2009
“Magic of Childhood Summer Holidays”
Most of the Schools are breaking up today, unless you live north of the border where they have already broken up.
But do Kids today have as much fun as we all did when we were kids?
Everybody says that your Childhood years are the happiest and that you should make the most of them. In some ways it is true, when you are a child you don’t have the worries and responsibilities that you do when you’re an Adult. When we were young the world wasn’t as materialistic as it is now, it didn’t matter if you didn’t have the latest computer game.
I don’t remember it raining during my summer holidays, maybe that’s because I am wearing rose tinted glasses, or maybe its because I am a child of the 60’s & 70’s when summers were long, hot and sunny and consisted of messing about with your mates.
For me it was playing the garden making tents with mums clothes horse and a couple of sheets, playing cowboys and Indians with cap guns and water pistols made from washing up bottles (those were the days of Blue Peter and Magpie), climbing trees or the garden shed which also doubled as a den. When older it was messing about along side the Canal that ran through the Village, even though it was off limits. I loved going for long bike rides all around the local villages, or cycling to Southport, spending the day riding along the seafront and the beach. Those were the golden years; I remember watching the Apollo missions, especially the Moon landing whilst on Holiday in Blackpool. Summer treats if you behaved during the holidays like going to the Farnborough Airshow or the Edinburgh Tattoo.
Life was a lot simpler, all about exploring and creativity.
So if you want to try and capture some of the “Magic of Childhood Summer Holidays” why not spend a few days at the Beach. I can recommend the Isle of Wight which has some of the Best beaches in the UK. There is Appley (Ryde) only a stones throw from Portsmouth, or Yaverland & Sandown just a short train trip from Ryde, or Gurnard & Cowes if you are travelling from Southampton. If you have time to stay longer then there is Alum Bay, The Needles or Bembridge. Not to mention all the beaches along the back of the Wight between Ventnor and Freshwater ideal for surfing. If the beach isn’t for you then there are Adventure parks at Robin Hill and Blackgang Chine, or the breath taking countryside of Tennyson & Mottistone Downs. If it Grand Houses that you prefer then we have Osborne House, home of Queen Victoria and we even have a Castle at Carisbrooke where King Charles I, spent his last days.
But the best place to visit is Wightcat Crafts where you can explore and let us bring out your creativity.
I have but together things that means Childhood Summer Holidays to check it and see if you agree.
But do Kids today have as much fun as we all did when we were kids?
Everybody says that your Childhood years are the happiest and that you should make the most of them. In some ways it is true, when you are a child you don’t have the worries and responsibilities that you do when you’re an Adult. When we were young the world wasn’t as materialistic as it is now, it didn’t matter if you didn’t have the latest computer game.
I don’t remember it raining during my summer holidays, maybe that’s because I am wearing rose tinted glasses, or maybe its because I am a child of the 60’s & 70’s when summers were long, hot and sunny and consisted of messing about with your mates.
For me it was playing the garden making tents with mums clothes horse and a couple of sheets, playing cowboys and Indians with cap guns and water pistols made from washing up bottles (those were the days of Blue Peter and Magpie), climbing trees or the garden shed which also doubled as a den. When older it was messing about along side the Canal that ran through the Village, even though it was off limits. I loved going for long bike rides all around the local villages, or cycling to Southport, spending the day riding along the seafront and the beach. Those were the golden years; I remember watching the Apollo missions, especially the Moon landing whilst on Holiday in Blackpool. Summer treats if you behaved during the holidays like going to the Farnborough Airshow or the Edinburgh Tattoo.
Life was a lot simpler, all about exploring and creativity.
So if you want to try and capture some of the “Magic of Childhood Summer Holidays” why not spend a few days at the Beach. I can recommend the Isle of Wight which has some of the Best beaches in the UK. There is Appley (Ryde) only a stones throw from Portsmouth, or Yaverland & Sandown just a short train trip from Ryde, or Gurnard & Cowes if you are travelling from Southampton. If you have time to stay longer then there is Alum Bay, The Needles or Bembridge. Not to mention all the beaches along the back of the Wight between Ventnor and Freshwater ideal for surfing. If the beach isn’t for you then there are Adventure parks at Robin Hill and Blackgang Chine, or the breath taking countryside of Tennyson & Mottistone Downs. If it Grand Houses that you prefer then we have Osborne House, home of Queen Victoria and we even have a Castle at Carisbrooke where King Charles I, spent his last days.
But the best place to visit is Wightcat Crafts where you can explore and let us bring out your creativity.
I have but together things that means Childhood Summer Holidays to check it and see if you agree.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
New Polar White from Flowersoft
Ever since Flower Soft® was launched in 2004, crafters have yearned for a pure white colour. The Flower Soft® Ivory created fabulous results in their vintage snow scenes, but they all knew that white would be even more spectacular, particularly in more modern Christmas scenes. Well at long last, after 3 years of exhaustive research Katy Sue Designs Ltd are delighted to announce the launch of POLAR WHITE, the first new product in our premium Diamond Range
This is a speciality colour with unique properties. Crafters will be amazed at the semi translucent and frosted effects of Polar White, which has been specifically created to work on white areas within designs. Polar White is set to be the season’s sensation by giving the most realistic snow effects ever seen in paper crafts
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Knitted monkey
Here is one of my latest projects. My needles have been clicking furiously these last few weeks. I made this using Sirdar Hayfields Bonus DKI am very pleased with it, especially its customised jumper.
Friday, June 26, 2009
One Stroke Painting Brushes, Workbooks & Accessories
The One Stroke® Painting Method was created by Donna Dewberry as an easy and fast way of decorative painting. One Stroke Painting involves blending, shading and highlighting – all in one easy stroke! Through Learn to Paint Packs, Worksheets, Brushes, Books and DVDs, Donna demonstrates how to paint flowers, greenery, landscapes and still life with brushes and tools made just for the One Stroke program
Wightcat now have in stock Folk Art Paints – Great for One Stroke Painting!
The One Stroke® Painting Method was created by Donna Dewberry as an easy and fast way of decorative painting. One Stroke Painting involves blending, shading and highlighting – all in one easy stroke! Through Learn to Paint Packs, Worksheets, Brushes, Books and DVDs, Donna demonstrates how to paint flowers, greenery, landscapes and still life with brushes and tools made just for the One Stroke program
Wightcat now have in stock Folk Art Paints – Great for One Stroke Painting!
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Kannikar Sukseree Brushstrokes Workshop
Sadly today is the last day of Kanny's workshop here at Wightcat Crafts. I know all the Ladies that have attended over the last three days, would all like to Thank Kanny for the enjoyable time they have had.
Its Kanny's Birthday tomorrow and ladies have a little surprise for her, but cant say what it is until later.
Here is a photo of todays workshop, we will post some more later
Monday, June 01, 2009
Pergamano Exhibition Bristol 2009
We are back from the Pergamano Exhibition in Bristol and a great time was had by all.
Here is the picture of our table and if you click on this picture it will take you to our flickr page with all the other pictures too.
Here is the picture of our table and if you click on this picture it will take you to our flickr page with all the other pictures too.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Jester Medieval Mouse
Just finished the Jester mouse from Simply Knitting's Medieval Mouse collection. I am so pleased with how it came out. I actually had to make two because when my friend saw it, she wanted one too!
He did it!
Steve completed the Bembridge to Carisbrooke section (the hilly bit)of the Isle of Wight Walk the Wight today. There was a torrential down pour on the way, and he got very muddy, but he did it! Yippeeee!
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Parchment Fairies 2009
Fairies 2009 the fifth book in the Fairies series from Japan will be released this weekend.
If you want to be one of the first to own this must have book, then pre-order it today from Wightcat Crafts by clicking Fairies 2009 Pre-Order
Monday, March 09, 2009
Parchment Craft - Cutting Crosses
I've had several questions about cutting crosses in parchment so I got busy this weekend making a little video demonstration. Hope this works and gives you a better idea for cutting crosses...don't forget you can always ask for more help if needed
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Are you enjoying the snow?
I love snow...especially when I remember that magical feeling I used to have as a child when I saw the first few snowflakes come fluttering down. The excitement of playing in the snow, making a Snowman and sleighing if we were lucky.
As I got older, memories of going for long romantic walks in the crisp white snow. Stopping at a quaint country Inn to have a drink in front of a warm log fire.
Now I am older and wiser, Snow days are Craft days, special magical days for ourselves, remember how each snowflake is unique, just like our creations we make on a Craft day
Enjoy your crafting
and don’t forget….if you need anything, we are always at hand…..online at www.wightcat.com
or
by phone 01983 527525
As I got older, memories of going for long romantic walks in the crisp white snow. Stopping at a quaint country Inn to have a drink in front of a warm log fire.
Now I am older and wiser, Snow days are Craft days, special magical days for ourselves, remember how each snowflake is unique, just like our creations we make on a Craft day
Enjoy your crafting
and don’t forget….if you need anything, we are always at hand…..online at www.wightcat.com
or
by phone 01983 527525
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