Hi Crafty Friend, welcome to our 9th October weekly roundup!
We're back from our holidays! My holiday was spent fulfilling a long-time dream of mine to do an American road trip in a motorhome, venturing into the breathtaking Yosemite National Park. I loved every single second, took SO many photos, ate far too much (and completely justified it with all the trekking we did!), and left with a head full of creative ideas and memories that will last a lifetime. I have to admit, I left a piece of my heart at Yosemite! I'm sharing a few of my favourite snaps with you below.
Back to reality, and I've hit the ground running upon my return by putting together two creative tutorials for our Blog of the Week and YouTube of the Week series. Of course, no Weekly Roundup is complete without a big money-saving Offer of the Week, and this week we're offering 25% off a festive embossing folder and die set.
So, without further ado, let's get started!
Happy crafting!
Chloe x
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The Great American Road Trip...
What can I say about my once-in-a-lifetime American road trip? It was everything I dreamt of and so much more. These are a few of my favourite snaps from my holiday that I wanted to share with you. I was totally blown away by Yosemite National Park - the photos really don't do it justice. Every time I turned a corner, I had to catch my breath at the spectacular views. You may even see some familiar-looking scenes in upcoming launches! One real stand-out moment for me was when we saw a bear - you don't get things like that here in the UK, do you?! There's something so freeing about getting in a motorhome and heading off to explore different areas. I've totally caught the bug now and am already planning where I can go next!
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Offer of the Week...
This Crystal Snowflake die and 3D embossing folder set is the perfect addition to every card-maker's festive craft stash. The embossing folder within the set consists of three snowflake designs on a 5x7” plate, with the embossing at various levels to give a truly dimensional shape. The three snowflake outline dies match the embossed designs perfectly, so you can layer them with the embossed panel or use them as separate toppers for many different card designs. The largest die size is 9x10cm.
The best bit about this fabulous set? For one week only, you can get your hands on it for less, with a ginormous 25% saving off the standard selling price.
Please note: Offer valid until Thursday, 15th October 2026 at 11:59pm. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promo codes or Sparkle Points codes. No promo code is required for the discount to take effect. This offer cannot be applied retrospectively.
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Blog Post of the Week...
Sparkly Tree Card Tutorial
If you ever need evidence of how impactful our nesting die sets are, this brilliant card design by the gorgeous Glynis is a perfect example. They not only make fab shaped cards, but also elevate your matting and layering for a professional finish. This is just one of the many reasons we selected this festive card for our Blog Post of the Week. Glynis has selected just a couple of key pieces from the Starlit Christmas collection for this layout, and paired them with the nesting dies and plenty of sparkle! If you like what you see, you can create your very own version by heading to our inspirational blog and following the in-depth step-by-step instructions!
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YouTube of the Week...
Starlit Holly Wreath Rocker Cardmaking Project
How much fun is our YouTube of the Week project? It has the sparkle element (which you know Chloe loves so much!) coupled with the moving rocker function... but it's also sleek and elegant with its simple colour choice. It's basically the best of both worlds! Chloe uses coordinating items from the Starlit Christmas collection and pairs them with shine and sparkle in the form of embossing powders and gems for spectacular results.
Our video tutorials aim to be as straightforward as possible, guiding you step by step through the process. You can craft along with the video, pausing as needed, so you can create at your own pace. If you would like to recreate this brilliant rocker card design, pop over to our YouTube channel now, settle down with your crafting supplies, and craft along with Chloe!
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