Sneaky Time

Ok, the sneaky peek is out ... can you guess? 

This month both Sian and Clare have worked their magic with the kit ... and tust me, you'll be blown away with their creations.

Also, more subscriptions have been added to the site, so if you wish, you can find them HERE

A blog challenge

No, not us ... YET!!!! but Gotta Craft is sponsoring The Polly craft challenge this week - so do pop on over and take part ... it look like a fun challenge, that's for sure - plus you'll be in with a chance of winning a Greeting Farm Stamp.

Dabble Time

Oh dear ... I know, I'm late - how very bad of me - but finally the Dabble Kit is now available for sale.  So do come and check it out - I'm sure you're going to love it as much as I do.

It’s packed full of bits from BasicGrey, Jenni Bowlin and Elle’s Studio – and of course others as well. Remember each kit is slightly different, as packs have been split – but go on, take a look!


I’m sorry I cannot reserve any – but the good news is that the next dabble kit is in preparation and will be on sale in November.

Crop layout

At every crop, it's always amazing to see just how many layouts some can do ... not, me! I'll admit, if I do one, well that's quite a record - and in my defence, I'm too busy making teas and coffees and chatting LOL.  But well, Petra ..... lets just say if she only completes one layout in an evening, we're thinking she must be coming down with something!

Plus ... she always manages to have the perfect photo to go with the crop kits - and this one was just the same.  Just look at the stunning layout she created using the crop kit with papers from Cosmo Cricket.  The kit can be found Here

Dabble Peek

Didn't want to let the opportunity go past without a little sneak at the Dabble kit, which will be going on sale this week. 

Each kit is different as packs have been split and shared - but it's a great way to try out a little of everything.

More from CC Designs

Hi, Clare here. I wanted to share a couple of cards made with one of the lovely stamps from CC Designs that you can purchase at Gottacraft. This one is 'Swiss Miss Rosalie', and you can find her here.

I used Promarkers to colour her in and added some ribbon and patterned paper from my own stash as well as a flower made up of several punched flowers, crumpled and then stuck together.

The papers were again from my own stash (they are Amy Butler). This time I stamped the image again onto patterned paper and cut out the dress and shoes to my little lady.

The pearls and gems on both cards are from Prima - keep an eye out as Sandra tells me she will be stocking these in the shop very soon!

New CC Stamps

The new CC stamps at Gotta Craft are just gorgeous....

Belles & Whistles - A Merry-Go!

Hello! Suzie here, I just wanted to share some cards that I have made with the lastest goodies Sandra sent me. The stamp I have used is from Belles and Whistles Forever Young collection and is called 'A Merry-Go' and is available from Gotta Craft. I love this stamp and coloured it with my faithful Promarkers and added some stickles for sparkle, it reminds me of a merry go round that I always loved to go on when I went on holiday as a child. The papers I have used are gorgeous and they are Cosmic Cricket, Delovely collection and they are double sided and again they are available in the Gotta Craft shop.

Have a great weekend!

Suzie x

All Gone

I can't say it enough! I'm so sorry - the kit sold out in record time tonight.  So next month, I'm going to try my best and do double the number for those who have missed out. 

I'm going to have to show you though the amazing layout Sian created with the papers, it really is beautiful

one more peek

ok, one more peek is in order before the kit goes on sale tomorrow night .... I'm sure by now you've guessed what it is.

A little sneaky

It's that time again for sneaky peeks at the kit ... well, this month Sian has pulled out all the stops with a GORGEOUS layout ... and she's even done some sneaky peeks for you - here's the first

The kit will be going on sale on Thursday 9th ... the guessing can start!

Greeting Farm Cheeky Girls

Hi, Caryn here!  Thought I'd hop in to share a couple of cards done with one of the fabulous stamps Sandra sent me to play with - it's from The Greeting Farm and is part of their Cheeky collection.  I love the 50's style of these images and they're a joy to colour with your ProMarkers.  This and all the other Cheeky girl stamps are available in the shop as well as a great range of ProMarkers.  The papers are from the Echo Park range - they're double-sided too - yay!
The first one was made with a friend of mine in mind - hence the pink hair!! 

Hugs,
Caryn xxx

More My Minds Eye

How can August be nearly over already? Sandra is squeezing in a quick, well earned break this week - and that gives me a chance to show you what I've been doing with some of the latest arrivals.

I'm Sian and I'm a My Minds Eye fan. I love looking forward to all the new releases at this time of year. My very favourite this time round has to be MME's Lost and Found. Honestly, I can't tell you how much I enjoyed creating with these beautiful papers. You can check them out in the shop here and see the range of colours, the glitter, the gorgeous little details..

I used some Portobello Road for this layout

and some Market Street for this one

Double sided papers, strong enough to rip and twist into roses or punch into butterflies.. or whatever else you fancy. I love them.

First Kit Layout

I wanted to share this lovely layout with you all, that was created by Jo, a very talented scrapper, whose blog "Captured on Film" always makes great reading. 

Isn't the simplicity of this layout striking? It does help she's an amazing photographer, so a good picture makes any paper look good.

The Indie Girl, Sassafras papers are just so scrummy, and being double sided, you're spoilt for choice, and although the kit has sold out, you can still get hold of the papers on the site

Mad for My Minds Eye

It's here ... it's going fast .... and it's GORGEOUS ... yup, the latest papers from My Minds Eye.  The collection called Lost & Found, can be found here - and check in soon, to see just how the Design Team are using it ... but really, you're gonna love it.

Grab yourself a CC stamp

We're sponsoring this week, the polly craft challenge blog ... and the prize is a gorgeous CC Design stamp, so go on take part, you never know you may be the winner.

Look out soon for our own challenges coming to this blog, along with some amazing giveaways.

Now also, at the crop on Saturday, the lovely Michelanne, created this beautiful layout of her and her hubby on holiday in Crete ... she used the new MME papers - this one is called Dapper.

All Sold Out

Goodness, our August kit sold out so quickly - and if you were unlucky and didn't manage to get hold of the gorgeous kit, don't worry the gorgeous papers from Sassafras’s Indie Girl range are available to buy separately.


The fact that the papers are double sided, makes choosing a side to use so much harder – still, I managed, with this “before” layout of our new kitchen.

Just a little more

Just a little reminder that the kit will be on sale this evening at an earlier time of 7pm - and also because of subscriptions, remember ... numbers are very limited on the kits. 

But here you are ... an extra little taster for you.

Sneaky Peek at August's Kit

Here you are, a little sneaky peek at August's kit ... I'm sure you'll guess quite quickly as to which GORGEOUS, gorgeous papers they are.

A little change of plan though .... the kit will be available on Friday 6th August, but at a slightly EARLIER time of 7pm

Belles 'n Whistles

has arrived, and you can find these fabulous stamps here and with free P&P, they're just too good to miss.

As they've only just arrived, we've not had time to design a card to share with you, so pop on over to the Belles 'n Whistles blog here, and check out the inspiration.

Subscriptions for kits

I've been asked a few times ... ok, lets rephrase that ... I've been well and truely nagged (lol) to sort out subscriptions to the monthly kit ... so your wish is my command :)  Subscriptions to our kits are now available here

Hero Arts have done it again

They've done it again, Hero Arts have produced just the most gorgeous stamps for this summer.  I've been busy uploading them today to the site, so you can find them HERE.  But a word of warning ... you will fall in love with them LOL. 

Cupcake anyone?

Boy, she sure doesn't disappoint, does she :)  Check out this amazing card by Caryn using the new CC Design, Kiki Cupcake stamp

The papers used are MME's Love Me Do - I'm sure you'll agree, a fabulous card.

Don't forget to check out more of Caryns creations on her blog ... Glitter Me Silly

Sneaky Peek Time

It's that time again .... our June sneaky peek is up and hopefully if you've asked to be kept on the email list, you've had your email sent to you ... if not, just let me know and I'll make sure you receive future ones.

The June kit will be going on sale, Friday 11th June, around about 8pm

Our Team ....

I want to introduce you to the new members of our Design Team, and trust me you'll be blown away by their blogs, and creations.

Ok, firstly a lot of you may already know Emma from her online shop, Ribbon Mad - she's an amazing scrapper and has just recently found a new passion in Promarkers so take a look at the amazing cards she's done on her blog ... The Saturday Scrapper

Next is Suzie ... who well what can I say .. but WOW - she's an amazing card maker, who's blog bysuzie is just so full of inspiration you won't want to leave it.

Finally, we have the very talented Caryn, who's blog .. Glitter me silly will just blow you away.

While you're enjoying your blog reading, don't forget to check out Clare's blog Passion for Paper and Sian's From High in the Sky

Please don't blame me for all the hours you lose in their amazing blogs.

And as no blog post would be complete without pictures ...so here is a card made by Emma using Promarkers and one of the new CC Design Stamps

Welcome Sian

Such exciting news :) ... Gotta Craft has a new Design Team member. And trust me, you're going to want to go and check out her amazing blog and see the gorgeous work she creates. Here is a little bit about Sian, in her own words.


"I'm Sian and I've been living the scrapbooking life for a couple of years now. I wouldn't have it any other way! When I'm not cutting and sticking I'm sewing, knitting, reading or firing up my slow cooker. I also hoard magazines and drink far too much coffee. I live with my husband and our teenage son and daughter in a very tall house; and when I want to make something I love to climb the stairs and create. My blog comes to you From High In The Sky"

This weeks Special

Another Monday, another weekly special. If stamps are your passion, than have a look at the shop, as our we have a 40% discount on Daisy Bucket clear stamps.

Just arrived

I was busy uploading yesterday afternoon the gorgeous new Cosmo Cricket Delovely range. . I have to say it's a bit different for Cosmo Cricket, as in it's brighter, a bit more funky ... but I have to say, I'm thinking its a winner for them.

All gone!

My goodness, I really couldn't believe it that May's kit sold out so fast - I have to say though, I think the papers are just gorgeous.

Emma was the guest designer with this months kit... actually, to be honest I never asked her, I just picked her up one morning for coffee and gave her the papers! LOL. Anyway, you'll agree, she just did the most amazing layout - and in true Emma style, used most of the papers LOL.


I'll make sure that you get a sneaky peek first of next months papers too very soon.

Fancy a Challenge?

This week, Gotta Craft is sponsoring the Pollycraft Monday Challenge blog. You'll find a brilliant sketch on this weeks challenge, and the sample cards they've made .... wow!!! So pop on over,and you'll be in with a chance of winning some of the amazing new So Sophie papers, which only arrived in last week ... and oh my!! trust me, they're gorgeous :)

If you are taking part, please don't forget to come on back and show us your creations too :)

Sneaky Peek Time

It's that time again for sneaky peeks ... our monthly kit goes on sale tomorrow, Monday 10th May - and is I have to say, just fabulous. Oh course, as always it's just got the most wonderful papers and bazzill ... but it's going to be one of those kits that you could just pick up and grab when off to a crop or sitting down to have some creative you time and you'll just know you're going to create some amazing projects with it.

Guess what is in store???

Yup, they've arrived ... all 146 glorious colours. Plus ... I know, PLUS..... the most fabulous collection packs. So if you want to start out, try a rubber stamping pack 1 or 2 - and then build on your favourite colour. Trust me, these pens are just so addictive.

Weekly Special

This weeks special are the amazing Prima paper, Animal Bash ... for this week only, it's a full 50% the original price.

I did a layout with them of the shop blog header, and I love the fact that they're double sided papers ... only problem is, which side to choose!!!

On Sale Now

The monthly kit is now available, and it was a real joy putting it together. As this month I tried something a little bit different, as in the fact that 3 papers were from one collection, and 3 from another. Clare had a one set to work on, and I did the other - and you'll agree with me, Clare just did the most amazing work ... here is one of her layouts, ohhh and beautiful really is the right title for it.



Have a look on the site here, for her other amazing layout.

Sneaky Peek

Here it is the sneaky peek at April's kit ... oohhh it's yummy, if I do say so myself. This month it's got something a little different, as in it's got papers from two different collections.

Clare has been working with some of the kit, and I'll show you her amazing creations tomorrow.

Something New

I'm feeling slight giddy today! no not in a bad way - just excited that the new embellishment kit has gone on sale, and I have to say I'm really really pleased with it. You know what it's like, you have an idea in your head - but when you actually see it ... it's so much better. Well, ok, I'm sure I'm probably biased, but I do think it's a good kit. It's got a little bit of everything - and that's why I've called it a "Dabble" kit.

Now I just have to sit back and wait to see what people do with them :) ..ooohh can't wait. Let me know what you think of it :)

Onslow Crop

I'd like that thank the ladies at the Onslow crop on Saturday for making me feel welcome, and thank you Jackie for inviting me and the shop - I had such a good day. Plus 2 layouts finished, wow - that must be a record for me! I'm only sorry that a lot of the goodies I had on order from American Crafts and Cosmo Cricket hadn't arrived ... still, next time :)

Here are some pictures of the day, it was a gorgeous big room, and oohh to have a full table to myself for scrapping was bliss, although I did still manage to spill over onto Jackies table, sorry about that! LOL.

I'll be putting the future crop dates on the site, for anyone wishing to come along, you'll have a lovely day, believe me!

Sneaky Peek time

It's that time again .... sneaky peek time :) Well here is February's kit ... it's not too lovey dovey ... but just enjoy that if you are treated to somewhere nice for valentines you'll love to use it - and also maybe make that special card. Saying that, I've used it for the Design Team and I'm loving the B side just as much.

Kit goes on sale Wednesday 10th February at around about 8pm - and remember the kit is always limited in numbers

Crop Dates

I'm so looking forward to Thursday's crop - it's always so much fun.

The Crop dates for February are, 4th and 18th and as always we'll be in the Culverwell Room, at the The Elmcroft Centre, London Road, North Cheam, SM3 9AB.

If you're around and local, we'd love you to join us. Tea and coffee is provided and the cost is £3.

I'm hoping this time to bring along the cricut and big shot.

SALE TIME

Ok it may be a bit late ... but the January sale has started. And you'll find discounts in almost every department. Hope you pop on over and find yourself a bargain.

New Year .... New Happenings

Firstly .... Happy New Year wishes everyone, here's to 2010 being a fabulous year.

Lots of new and exciting things are planned for Gotta Craft this year, and I do hope you'll enjoy them.

Firstly, in January we'll be having one amazing sale, with some products being reduced up to 75%. This does mean of course that we won't be having a January Monthly Kit. Although saying that, you may well find a "special" little kit coming out this month, so keep reading the blog.

This year we're going to be starting card kits, and something I'm quite excited about, will be our new embellishment kits. These kits are really going to be something special - a "dabble" kit if you wish. Sometimes you may find you don't need a whole pack of brads/gems or journaling cards for example, so here a Gotta Craft we are going to split the packs, so that you'll be able to have a taster of lots of different things to see what you like.

As always, from February we'll be back with our popular monthly kits, and I'll be sending out dates to those on my sneaky peek list nearer the time.

Have fun and happy crafting in 2010

All gone ... but new products have arrived

I can't believe how quickly December's kit sold out, and if you missed it, I'm sorry - although some of the papers are available on their own. But now to the exciting news! I took delivery of Pink Paislee's Cupid collection today ...ooohhhhh it's just so gorgeous. I do love double sided paper, and it's not too in your face pink! Did I really say that LOL.

December's kit now available

I just loved playing with the December kit, I've made a few cards and a couple of layouts which I really do need to upload LOL. But I think my favourite has to be this card cut from the elements sheet.

I have to say this kit has really put me in a creative mood .... heaven help us LOL

December's sneaky peek .....

Is just so gorgeous - I'm loving December's kit. It will be going on sale on Monday 7th, usual time, around 8ish, and I have to say I just love these papers. Sadly the chipboard and stickers that I was going to do as an add on sold out really quickly. Still with the kit, you'll have all you need to create amazing cards and layouts.