Back.. and just in time..

to wish you all a great evening, in what ever way you plan to see in the new year..

We are still living with a few boxes that remain unpacked and have nothing, other than little one to bed, a chinese and a DVD planned for our New Years Eve..

But however you plan to spend your waltz into the year 2009 may it be a great one.. and here's to itbeing a prosperous one..

I wish to take this opportunity to thank all my illustrators.. design team and all of DewDrop Craftz' customers for the past year for the support and continous belief.. and here's to welcoming in a potentially great 2009.

Thankyou again..

Nikki x

DESIGNS REMOVED

Please note that as of the 13th December 2008 the Cupcake Critter stamps will no longer be for sale at DewDrop Craftz.

Nikki

DewDrop Craftz is moving premises... so please note all STAMP orders will now be dispatched after Wednesday 17th December.

All Imagepac/Imagebox orders will be dispatched as usual.

Due to not having permanent internet access for a couple of weeks from the move.. please note until full access is sorted, all orders will be collected once a day.

Imagepac/Imagebox orders will stop for the christmas period from the 22nd December and restart on the 3rd January 09

Stamp orders will continue to go out although please bear in mind the christmas posting times and Post Office opening days over the festive period.

Many thanks to all the customers of DewDrop Craftz for your continued support.

Nikki x

Caz's Cards...

I have been given permission to show you guys some gorgeous work done by a customer of mine, using some of the Manga designed stamps..

Caz has used her promarkers for the images.. and they really stand out well using this method..

Some great cards.. and more amazing inspiration..

So, why not try something similar yourself... perfect for the teacher in the family or the newly married couple..

Have a great evening..

Nikki x

Awesome Design Team

Look at the gorgeous things the DT have come up with for the Kinoko Village stamps..

I would like to thank Adele, Sarah, Jo and Jackie for all their hard work this month with these..

I'm sure you will all agree the girls have done a fantastic job..

so.. if you would like to purchase these little guys and have a go yourself take a peek here..

Thankyou for looking.

Nikki x

Please remember not to copy the designs above... but to use them for inspiration only..

Advent Blog Candy

Jennie at The Artistic Stamper is giving away blog candy for the days leading up to christmas..

A great blog read and blog candy too..

So if you are interested in trying to win some of this very generous offer.. take a peek at Jennies' Blog..

Go on, you know you want to click me!

Cupcake critters...

Hi guys..

These cute little cupcake critters are due for release on Wednesday..

So keep an eye out for these little cuties..

They will be released at £1.99 per stamp which includes UK delivery..

Perfect little chappies for your christmas cards and tags..

NO LONGER FOR SALE AT DEWDROP CRAFTZ

Have a lovely weekend..

Nikki x

See here..

Perfect stocking fillers.. all handmade by yourself.. wouldn't that be great..

But what I hear you say..

These gorgeous little fimo snowmen earrings.. but they would also be great added to a pin badge and many other things..

So how do I make them then..

Well, if you take a peek here.. you will find a real snazzy tutorial on how to make them from scratch.

A great blog, full of wonderful ideas and tutorials..

Nikki x

Winner...

Finally, out of the three entries I had for last weeks challenge.. I have chosen a winner..

Sometimes I think having only a few items to choose from is harder than loads...

But I managed to choose and the winner of the Valentines Challenge is...

RACHEL

You can see her winning card here...

There will be no challenge this week as I think people are a little busy with other things at the moment.. so please check back to see when the next challenge will be..

Thankyou guys for entering..

Nikki x

Winner...

New Challenge..

This weeks challenge....

As everyone is busy thinking about christmas I thought this weeks challenge would take us away from all that...

I would like you all to think forward to Valentines Day 2009..

I would love to see all your valentines cards... but with a difference..

There are conditions.

NO RED

NO FLOWERS

You have until Monday evening to get your comments in with the link to your creation.. and the winner chosen will receive a £5 voucher code to spend at DewDrop Craftz

I look forward to seeing your creations..

Have a good week..

Nikki x

Top Gun Winner

Well after receiving a good few entries into the competition I have picked a winner who had indeed the correct answer.

The first spoken words in the film, other than radio transmission are indeed "Morning Scott, Morning Wells".

So, well done to all those who emailed with the correct answer... but I could only pick one winner this time.. and this prize went to Yvonne.. (PSPPP on Crafts By Carolyn)

So congratulations, if you could email me over your address I will get your stamps posted out..

Thankyou everyone who entered..

Nikki x

Want to win ??

Here is a sneek peek of some new stamps being released soon..

There are more than shown below, but thought you guys might like to take a peek in advance..

There are a few more along the 'manga' style of stamp and some very different 'doodles' also..

Just to wet your whistle..

Want to win the set you see above... well here's how... and all before they are even released to the public..

How do you win them ??

Something non crafty..

I want you guys, to tell me what the first four spoken words are in the film 'Top Gun' - this does not include any radio transmissions during the opening sequences.

Please email me your answer with the subject 'Top Gun' to dewdropcraftz@aol.com and I will pick a winner from the correct answers on Sunday evening..

Good luck.. and enjoy the film..

Nikki x

Winner... and new challenge..

The winner of last weeks challenge..

Martha...

Thankyou for your entry.. I loved the shape and colour..

Now, for this weeks challenge..

I have decided that as chrismas is soon to be upon us... I want to see your christmas cards..

With a difference..

I want to see cards with really unusual colours..

NO RED/GREEN/GOLD or SILVER

The more unusual the better...

The winner will receive a heap of stamped images from the many stamps available at DewDrop Craftz..

So.. get your creative hats on.. and post a comment below with a link to your creation..

Thanks for reading.

Have a great week..

Nikki x

Because I found it too difficult to choose between the entrants for the last challenge.. I decided to use one of those random name generators..

So here is the winner chosen to receive the mystery prize...

Randomizer

1. Martha

So, congratulations Martha... if you could mail me your address I will get your prize sent out to you..

As for this weeks challenge...

There is no prize available this week... so purely a challenge for fun..

I would like to see what you guys can come up with for the following...

' There are to be no corners on this project.. only rounded edges..'

So..if you think you can join in with this one... I would love to see your projects..

Have a great week.. winner to be chosen Monday next week..

Nikki x

Congratulations Lewis...

As huge fans of Formula One in the DewDrop Craftz household.. this afternoon proved to be a heart stopping finale to the season.. Massa did well and finished his season winning his home grand prix but all eyes were on the new Formula One World Champion... and the youngest ever holder of the title.. British driver Lewis Hamilton.. So here is a small show of our support..

Different..

I love being different with the style of stamps sold at DewDrop Craftz..... and now I have for you all a blog that is different..

Something to take you further with your artwork..

Take a peek here to see what I am talking about..

Jennie at the Artistic Stamper has started this new blog 'Object D'Art Challenge'... and is definately something you should all take a peek at..

Nikki x

Look at these beauties....

Looking at the stamps thinking 'oh, how could I use them?'

Well, here's some gorgeous inspiration for you..

First... a stunning card that uses 'Eric' by Valarie Wade and is made by our customer Nicola Bane.. of CraftsByCarolyn fame 'PurplePenguin'

Using stunning colours and an amazing design.. Here is Eric in all his glory..

These next cards use 'Sugar Fairy' by Valarie Wade and are from DT member Sarah - of CraftsByCarolyn fame - 'Primaflower'

Gorgeous hidden tag card with amazing colour choice....

And another card with a great layout....

So... now you've had some inspiration... it would be great to see what you could do..

Please remember to respect the card designer and not copy these but to use them for inspiration only.

FREE....

From all orders placed during the period covering today until 8pm Friday, one lucky person will receive their order for free....

Yes I said free...

So, you've got to be in it to win it..

Now I can announce the winner of the free order..

My partner picked the winning name and that person is Donna of Crafty Krafts

Well done, your order amount will be refunded.

Oh look... 2 more...

Yes... two more new additions for the day...

Don't they just look adorable... they can be found here and are dispatching from Friday also.

Nikki x

More new members have just arrived...

They are all settled on the website and available to order now, with dispatch starting from Friday..

The family is expanding at a great pace... so hopefully they will all settle well and be welcomed warmly..

Nikki x

New arrivals

Thought I would announce it here... meet our newest arrivals...

Meet Eric and Friends..

Eric, Charlie, Bernard, ER1C4 and M1CKY

Hope you will all make them welcome... and hope they inspire you for future projects..

These are being dispatched as of Friday 24th October, although orders can be placed now..

Many thanks for looking.

Nikki x

New challenge...

A couple of days later than anticipated... but here it finally is...

A new challenge...

I would love to see all your projects depicting 'Items from Nature'

This can be done in any way, shape or form...

Sometimes with the rush of everyday life we forget the things that surround us all the time.. the leaves on the trees... the grass on the ground and the birds in the air... so this time I thought it would be great to remind us with a challenge..

This challenge is open till late next Monday evening... so if you would like to enter... comment to this post with a link to your creation..

This weeks winner will receive a mystery prize :)

Thankyou..

Nikki x

And the winner is..............

The winner of the Autumnal Colour challenge is......

Nick - PurplePenguin..

Thankyou to everyone who entered, it was lovely seeing all those colours about..

Congratulations Nick

Nick, if you can email or PM your addy, I will get the prize sent out to you..

Keep your eyes peeled... another will be coming up tonight....

Nikki x

Imagebox Video on YouTube

Want to see how easy it is to produce your own clear craft stamps..

In conjunction with the manufacturer I can now show you the Imagebox stamp making system.. and how to use it on video..

This system is perfect for those crafters who are always wanting wording stamps in the middle of the night... or wanting images that are nothing like any you have in the shops.. or photographic stamps of your family for scrapbooking pages... when no other shop will have them..

This system is perfect for those of you who run crops and craft classes and want to be able to provide your own stamps to your members..

How about your childs first line art drawing turned into a stamp.. a photocopied handprint.. or a poem you have written...

At £199.99 which includes starter set of sachets and UK delivery this system can pay for itself fairly quickly..

You can make stamps upto A4 in size... so imagine being able to make a whole plate of text in the fonts you've always wanted *check copyright if not for personal use* think of how many words you can get on an A4 sheet... (some space required for cutting and plate making)

Imagine an A4 sheet of your doodles.. how many of them could you fit on...

THEN imagine how much you could have paid for those stamps...

I am also the only UK permanent retailer of the system and someone who works very closely with the manufacturer.. so offer a fully personal service with the system answering any questions you may have..

So... take a look at the video here and see how easy it really is...

New DT Member..

After a VERY difficult time having to choose one person from a heap of very talented people to become the new DT member for DewDrop Craftz I finally managed it..

Jo Austin has many different styles of stamping and has a very strong passion for using stamping in lots of projects.. and has been chosen as the new DT member to join Adele and Sarah..

You can see some of Jo's work here...

I would like to welcome Jo to the team and look forward to working with her and the products from DDC..

BUT... that's not all.. the standard of work was so high, that all others that entered will be offered guest designer places in the future..

THANKYOU to everyone who took the time to send in their images..

Many thanks..

Nikki x

A good friend...

A good friend of mine has had a range of stamps made to compliment some of her die cut shapes and downloadable images..

Her Tinkers Inkers are a range of clear polymer stamps that are absolutely stunning and are currently on sale with 30% off..

Take a peek here and see what you think...

Nikki x

Raising funds for Macmillan

Please feel free to take a pop on over to the website to read about our new 'The Carpenter' stamp...which is being sold to raise funds for Macmillan..

You can see the stamp and a write up about how it came about, with a couple of inspirational cards here..

Nikki x

If you have the site saved on your PC please CTRL F5 the page once open to refresh correctly..

Another challenge...

As I thoroughly enjoyed the last challenge, I thought I would do another one..

This will run until Sunday next week..

As we are now watching the autumn leaves falling and the colours of nature changing.. with the weather turning from warm(ish) to so chilly some days, you wonder why you got out of bed.. this weeks challenge is 'Autumnal Colours'

I would love to see all your projects using colours from autumn..

The winner chosen will receive some cute cats.. who would look perfectly at home infront of a lovely coal fire..

Post a comment with a link to your project and the winner will be announced next Sunday..

Nikki x

I've received an award..

I have woken this morning to find I have been given an award from Calv whom I know from CraftsByCarolyn.co.uk and his amazing and fruity blog http://mishapsinthemaking.blogspot.com

This is what he had to say: " For the third one, i would like to give the third award to Nikki at Dewdrop Craftz! I get the impression that Nikki works harder than many people realise, yet she always has time and encouragement for people. She has made some gorgeous personal rubber stamps for me and my girls, but has also encouraged me to design some of my own. Advice is always on hand every step of the way when dealing with Nikki so a big thank you heading your way for all you do. :) "

So for that I am truly appreciative.. and is lovely to know that Calv feels this way about how I conduct myself within my business..

So.. wishing I could pass the award back, as Calv is such an inspiration to many.. and has helped me also on many occasions, I can now have the pleasure of passing this award on to two or more other people who have helped and inspired me..

A difficult thing to do when people help and inspire me daily... but my first award goes to Adele for everything she has done for me over the past few months.. even dispite everything she has had going on in the background, she has always worked so hard as part of my design team and produces such inspirational pieces.. You can see her work here on her blog and I am sure you will agree.. So, here's to you Adele.. and thankyou..

My second award goes to Carolyn, of Crafts By Carolyn fame.

Someone who is very inspirational to me in many ways.. Carolyn not only makes amazing projects, but has the most gorgeous inspirational recipes on her blog too.

Carolyn works very hard to keep the forum working and always helps if there is something you request.

I know how difficult it is keeping a forum running and upto date and Carolyn does this with the help of her OH to a T..

So for being inspirational in so many ways.. here's an award for Carolyn.

I could now easily send an award to all of my stamp designers for being so amazing and working so hard for getting their images to me..but I would be here all day.. so here is an award to all of my designers as a whole.

THANKS GUYS

I have loads of people I could send awards to.. and I would like to thank everyone who has been so helpful to me in my small business world.. but also to all those bloggers out there who are so inspirational to everyone.

THANKYOU

I hope this award finds itself winging its way to many more helpful and inspirational people and thankyou again Calv for passing one to me..

A very talented bunch...

I have been looking at some challenge blogs and here is one for those of you who are under 16 or have crafting family members 16 or under..

These guys definately put me to shame with their cards... but please feel free to take a peek for yourself..

http://hannahzoecraftymonkeys.blogspot.com/

Nikki x

Sugar..

Just a quickie to show Sugar with some colour...

Nothing special as I am no pro with the Prisma pencils, but she still looks cute all the same..

Nikki x

Now available...

Valarie Wade stamps now available on the website here...

Also, remember there is a callout for a new design team member... see the post below...

Look who's arriving tomorrow...

Here's a sneak peek at who's arriving tomorrow...

This is just a small selection of a new range being released at DewDrop Craftz...

So, please welcome them...

Nikki x

Design Team Member Callout...

So far I have Adele and Sarah as my permanent design team.. but currently looking for one more person as I have a large project coming up..

I have released of a lot of new stamps lately.. and some more to come shortly.. and really want to have a lot of samples to be able to show useability.. I know my stamps are very different from the norm, but are no less useable, so need to show this to the general public..

I am looking for someone who is able to provide a few samples a month and willing to receive free stamps in return...

I am looking for people who are not scared to think out of the box with their stamping samples... so not necessarily looking for cards..

Please send 2 or more images to dewdropcraftz@aol.com

I am keeping this open until sunday evening.. and the new project will be started shortly after.. Thanks for looking guys... look forward to seeing your ideas...

Winner of Walter

Following my first challenge... I can now announce the winner...

Ultramum...

Congratulations, and thankyou for taking part.. a great entry.. and love the patterned ribbon..

So, if you would like to email me your addy... I can get Walter out to you..

Nikki x

They are settling in as we speak...

Well the newest residents are settling into their new environment as we speak...

As of later tomorrow they will all be available on the website for sale and would love to find new homes with you guys...

So, without further a do, here are the new residents of Kinoko Village..

Hope you will make them all as welcome as you have residents of DewDrop Craftz in the past..

Nikki x

House move....

Due to this week being a very hectic one, what with trying to buy our first home from new..

There will be a delay in releasing a few of the new stamps..

This should be rectified as of Friday due to visits to mortgage company and show home and new property *although not finished* tomorrow..

I thank you all for your patience at this time..

Nikki x

Challenge..

I have decided to set a challenge on my blog today....

I would love to see all your cards/layouts/altered art projects using patterned ribbons..

This will be open to all until next Saturday and the winner will receive 'Walter'

So, have a 'whale' of a time entering.. and can't wait to see your projects..

Nikki x

Reduced.....

Due to heaps of watchers... but no sales... and ebay fees being so high now...there are a few items left for sale that I am offering at reduced prices, here on my blog..

If you are interested please let me know via dewdropcraftz@aol.com subject header SALE ITEMS so as not to get caught in the spam.

Wooden Dog Die - Now £19.99 plus £3.00 UK postage..

QK Baby Clothes Die Set DS-03 (7 Dies) - Now £14.99 plus £2.00 UK postage..

QK Exclusive Monkey Die C-0011-D *NEW* - Now £16.99 plus £2.00 UK postage..

QK Retired/Discontinued Teapot KS-0058*NEW* - Now £9.99 plus £2.00 UK postage..

QK VHTF Side Facing Bee RS-0049 No Packaging - Now £24.99 plus £2.00 UK postage..

Paypal preferred although cheque will be accepted.. International bloggers please contact for postage..

The move will soon be complete..

Yes...

I have finally had word from the new family on the block, that they have nearly packed up their old house... and are heading this way shortly..

They are looking forward to becoming part of the DewDrop Craftz family and hope they will be accepted as well as everyone else..

I am happy to say that they will be moving into a large open expanse of accomodation, or there would not be much room for them..

Keep your eyes open for the moving date announcement..

Nikki x

Items on Ebay..

I have a few items now on Ebay..

Listing numbers as follows..

Item number: 120305419320 - Car Die

Item number: 120305410555 - Teapot Die

Item number: 120305404687 - Mixed Lot of Dies

Item number: 120305424318 - Baby Clothes Die Set

Item number: 120305413004 - Exclusive Monkey Die

Item number: 120305415100 - Exclusive Pirate Ship Die

Item number: 120305395999 - Wooden Bear Die

Item number: 120305399714 - Wooden Paper Pieced Dog Die

Pic as requested from some buyers.. thanks to SamSamobi

Item number: 120305407093 - Rare Side Facing Bee Die

Item number: 120305431591 - Red Velvet Dress - Size 10

Prices have been reduced for placement on Ebay..

Thankyou for looking..

Remember the new stamp releases are on the site here...

'Charlotte' in the flesh... *OK, Card*

Here is 'Charlotte' Rag Doll.. in her first appearance..

Look who's flying in tonight..

I have just had word that we will be having a visitor to DewDrop Craftz later tonight..

'Spring Fairy' has decided to drop on by and see how she likes it here... and will be popping over tonight..

I am sure we will all wish her a warm welcome...

Nikki x

Pssstt

I have managed to find the family in their old dwellings.. They are still packing ready for the move but managed to get a sneek peek through their keyhole..

Ooops think i've been rumbled... so will have to leave here for now...

Nikki x

Meet the family..

Right guys, here's a heads up from DewDrop Craftz

Coming on October the 1st.. a new family will arrive..

Be prepared to meet...

Gino, Trina, Ria, Des, Mica, Mel, Nu, Doni, Len and Coni

Once they have settled in and the furniture unpacked, they will all be free to come and meet you, stopping off here first for a welcome party.

House warming to follow on DewDrop Craftz on October 1st.

Forums DewDrop Craftz Sponsor.

Looking for somewhere to chat about craft and find challenges to inspire..

Feel free to join in at www.craftsbycarolyn.co.uk for chat and challenges involving many different forms of crafting from cardmaking to knitting..

Plus, join www.ukstampers.co.uk for more on stamping and all things stamped..

Both sites have a large variety of posts to read, challenges to attempt and sponsors to tempt you..

DewDrop Craftz cannot be held responsible for the time you will spend on these sites.. instead of doing 'H'work'

Gerdy goes Pink..

Inspiration time...

Here is a card showing 'Gerdy' in the pink..

Designed by Adele..

Please remember that her cards are here for inspiration and not to be copied..

Look what's coming next..

Here's a new design that didn't quite make it into the Sept 1st release.. There are a few that are being released over the course of today.. and this is one of them..

Meet Charlotte our new Rag Doll, designed by Wing.

Keep an eye out today on the website for more new image releases.

Nikki x

A few crafty bits for sale..

I have a few crafty bits that I thought I would offer on here, before I try on Ebay..

All removed now for ebay..

Nikki

PS... don't forget to take a peek at the new stamp releases here...

Yo ho ahoy...

Just a little teaser of what will be coming as of midnight tonight... Shiver me timbers.

Quickutz Rare Bee Die RS-0049

Just a quick post really... didn't know if anyone would be interested but I have one of the above said dies for sale on Ebay.. I have hardly used it due to business committments and hate to see things just sitting there.. so decided it has to go..

I think there are about 7hrs left on the listing.. so take a peek on over here and see if it could be an addition to your collection.

Please read the listing well before bidding.. and thankyou for looking.

Nikki x

Blog Candy Winner

After reading the comments for the blog candy... the other half and I have decided to choose BunnyP as the winner with her unusual ideas of white water rafting characters and characters doing other daring things..

So... BunnyP if you would email me your address I will get the candy sent out to you after the bank holiday..

Thankyou to everyone who entered an idea... you may see some of them sooner than you think..

Nikki x

On sale as of midnight tonight..

As of midnight tonight the Imagebox make your own clear polymer stamp kit will be on sale..

Wish to make your own clear polymer stamps ??

Fed up of finding stamps that are not quite what you want ??

Want to use stamps on your projects with your own logos or wording ??

Well now you can... with the Imagebox stamp making kit..This kit is usually priced at £199.99 to include UK delivery but for one week only, this kit will be down to £179.99 to include UK delivery..

Take a look here and read more about the system.. Nikki x

Blog Candy

I have decided to offer some blog candy in exchange for something a little different to usual..

I am asking for you to leave a comment containing an idea for a new stamp design..

After a week I will go through the comments with my OH and we will choose someone with a design that keeps in with the DewDrop Craftz theme of being different.. fun.. and quirky...

That person will then receive a little something in the post from DewDrop Craftz...

So.. to be in it.. to win it.. please feel free to leave a comment with your idea..

Good luck..

Nikki x

Blog hopping..

Whilst out blog hopping today.. I was led to this lovely blog and some blog candy.. from Karen at Charmed Cards and Crafts..

Why not take a peek at this inspirational blog..

Nikki x

Now available..

Ok guys... the site is up and running now with the new release stamps on..

If you go to the site and still see the old page.. please refresh the page or CTRL F5 to refresh your cache..

Hope you enjoy..

Nikki x

Second release today..

Apologies for the sneak peek being a little later than stated elsewhere.. my 21 month old daughter woke up sick tonight, so have just spent the last hour or so getting her back off to sleep 3 or 4 times.. and filling the washing machine with her bed clothes..

BUT.. now.. with coffee in hand.. I can show you a sneak peek of what will be available around tea time ish today..

These are just a selection of what will be available.. so take a look later on www.dewdropcraftz.co.uk to see what you think..

Thankyou for looking..

Nikki x

New release...

For those of you who loved the first release of the new manga style stamps... keep your eyes peeled here on Friday for another new release...

Also... the Imagebox clear stamp making system is selling well..

Want to make your own clear polymer stamps ?? now you can at home.. see it here..

Also, don't forget there are now a gorgeous range of downloadables on this page...

So.. will leave it there for now and get on with making test stamps for the new releases..

Hope you are all having a lovely day..

Nikki x

They're Here !!

YEY... Finally..

I fixed the website issue myself.. and now have a working website.. including the long awaited manga/anime style designs.

I am so pleased to finally have them on the site.. that I think a glass of red is called for once little one is in bed..

So.. after all the cafuffle you can finally get yours here...

It never rains..

Due to a major mess up made with my website package.. I now have no site up online at present.

I am awaiting some details back from my hosting company and as soon as should have the site back up and running.

Many apologies for the delay in getting DewDrop Craftz back online, I will endevour to get this fixed this evening, host reply dependant.

Many thanks for your patience at this time.
Nikki x

Technical hitch.. new release..

Due to a slight technical hitch *my neighbours waking my daughter up tonight and her not being able to get back to sleep* the website will now not have the new stamps on until after lunch..

But... the wait will all be worthwhile to be able to purchase some of the funkiest stamps around..

Thankyou for your patience..

Nikki x

New downloadables..

I have added a few of the Kathleen Rietz downloadables to my site today..

Kathleen Rietz artist and illustrator, designs a huge range of papers and kits.. and we have joined together to bring you the range.

I have a very small selection on the site to see how they are taken.. and if interest is there we will work together to bring you the entire range.

You can find them here.. at the bottom of the page under the Kathleen Rietz stamps..

Nikki x