Hi Crafty Friend, welcome to our 16th October weekly roundup!
It's been a week of magazines here at Chloe HQ! First of all, issue 288 of Simply Cards landed, and it's an extra-special one, as we have worked with Practical Publishing on the covermount! That's right, if you buy this issue, you will receive a 34-element covermount stamp and die set, plus 19 must-try projects using the set. You can bag your copy here! Also, if you missed it, pre-orders for our next issue of Chloe's Creative Cards Collection are now live. Secure your copy here!
I'm feeling extra generous with our latest Offer of the Week: I've put together a deal on a fab festive stamp and die set, saving you a ginormous 50%! No, that's not a typo - for one week, you can get a popular stamp and die set for half price! Then, I have also put together two creative tutorials for our Blog of the Week and YouTube of the Week series, so you'll get a double hit of inspiration.
So, without further ado, let's get started!
Happy crafting!
Chloe x
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Pre-Order of the Week...
Yesterday, we hosted the live launch of our Box Kit issue 19 on YouTube and Facebook, ahead of pre-orders opening. During the hour-long (and a bit!) launch show, Chloe walks us through every element of the kit: from the 68-page ideas magazine to the crafty products inside the presentation box. And, of course, you'll also get to see Chloe play with the kit content, giving you even more ideas for how to use it all. Missed out? Panic not! We have saved the video on YouTube for you to watch at your leisure. So come watch it all be unveiled, and find out why we've already been inundated with pre-orders from people chomping at the bit to get their copy when it ships from 22nd October! It's one of our best issues yet!
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Offer of the Week...
The festive cardmaking season is well and truly in full swing, so you will be pleased to hear our Offer of the Week is this super-cute Letter to Santa stamp and die set from the Santa's Workshop collection. This set, with nine photopolymer stamps and five metal dies, lets you have a lot of fun crafting. Along with the main postbox image and coordinating outline die, you will also receive mail-themed accessory stamps and dies, including an adorable mini envelope die so you can create your own miniature letters to Santa.
For one week only, we are offering this key festive set at a massive 50% off the regular price, so be sure to take advantage of this incredible saving!
Please note: Offer valid until Thursday, 22nd 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...
Merry Christmas Card Tutorial
Sometimes, adding just a tiny bit of colour to a card design is all you need to make it stand out from the crowd. And this brilliant Christmas card design by the super-talented Glynis is one of those times. Using just a handful of products, including a couple from the recent Starlit Christmas collection, Glynis has transformed a card blank into something spectacular. It's no surprise that we simply HAD to include it as our Blog Post of the Week. If you like what you see, you can create your own version by visiting our inspirational blog and following the in-depth step-by-step instructions!
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YouTube of the Week...
Stunning White on White Cardmaking Project
There's something so timeless and elegant about white-on-white card designs, where every element works in complete harmony. This example, featuring pretty butterflies, a floral embossed background, a birthday greeting, and glitter accents, beautifully illustrates that style. We certainly believe that it deserves a spot in our YouTube of the Week series!
As with all our tutorials, we aim to keep them as straightforward as possible, guiding you step by step through the process. You can craft along with the video, pause as needed, and create at your own pace. If you would like to recreate this stunning card design, pop over to our YouTube channel now, settle down with your crafting supplies, and craft along with Chloe!
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