<![CDATA[Online shop - BLOG ]]>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:20:24 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[MOTHERS DAY]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 12:08:15 GMThttp://www.abccrafts.co.za/blog/mothers-dayPicture
We would like to wish every crafting mom a splendid day for Sunday 12th May, as every mom needs to be spoiled on Mothers Day.

As you are have server issues, just want to thank each and every client for their patients and support
]]><![CDATA[NEW PRODUCTS]]>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:28:16 GMThttp://www.abccrafts.co.za/blog/new-productsHello to all our customers and followers

This year is once again starting with a buzz as new products are coming in time for the Hobby X 
Know our suppliers is buzzing around like bees to provide only the best quality products at reasonable prices.

I know the new Spellbinders that is landing is going to be a hit, as there are so many new dies.
As to date I don't have prices yet, but you can get a peep at them with the link below
http://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/products/c-26-whats-new.aspx

Wishing you a crafty day
Charlie]]><![CDATA[Valentines Card]]>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:38:15 GMThttp://www.abccrafts.co.za/blog/january-12th-2013Picture
As you can see we have been making a card for Valentine using the new Spellbinder S5-014 Medallion die. Some Glitz glitter cardstock was cut for the bling under the beautiful die and gems added. The sentiment is from the Chutney Mini Me sticker range.
]]><![CDATA[December 26th, 2012]]>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:40:37 GMThttp://www.abccrafts.co.za/blog/december-26th-2012Picture
THANKING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS 
FOR THEIR WONDERFUL SUPPORT !!
]]><![CDATA[CARD CANDI]]>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:54:17 GMThttp://www.abccrafts.co.za/blog/card-candiCard Candi is the brads without legs !!

They are in funky colours, with stars, sparkles, lines and plain. 
The best is you don't have to punch holes, just glue them down with foam tape or Tombow Mono glue. You can even make flowers with them  !!

Come give your creative hand a try with them and lets see what creations inspire you with the  Card Candi.]]><![CDATA[Making time for Christmas cards]]>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:28:34 GMThttp://www.abccrafts.co.za/blog/post-title-click-and-type-to-editChristmas Craft Ideas

As that memorable song goes, ‘Tis the Season to be Jolly’, so have fun and go to town with your crafting over this season. Gather together your glitzy, glamorous stash and revel in the glittering array of embellishments that will give that ‘wow’ factor to all your handmade Christmas cards and gifts. 

Making Xmas Cards

The key to getting your Christmas cards finished and sent on time is planning. Many card makers start making their Christmas cards in September, but don’t be put off if you don’t start yours until November (or December!). There are so many beautiful toppers available that quick and easy cards can be whipped up at the last minute and the recipient will be none the wiser. Simply mat onto co-ordinating plain cardstock and trim to leave a narrow border. Stick to your card blank with 3D foam tape or 3D foam pads and add a stamped or peel-off greeting.

Crafting Multiple Card Designs

Having written your Christmas card list, you might find you have dozens of cards to make. Perhaps you would like to make Christmas cards for charity or to sell at a school Christmas fayre. Making cards in batches saves a huge amount of time and you needn’t end up with lots of identical cards using this method. If you are designing your cards from scratch, rather than following a project on a website or in a magazine, your first card will take a little time as you choose your embellishments and work out where you would like to place them. If you are on a budget with your time, try to keep the design as simple as possible as anything fiddly might take up to an hour for each card. For the next set of cards - say 10 at a time - cut out 10 pieces of backing paper at a time and set aside. Then do all the stamping, add the stickers, then the rub-ons. Move on to each stage for all 10 cards until you end up with 10 complete cards. By breaking it down into batches of 10 you won’t get bored making them (who wants to cut 50 mats in one go?!) and you can easily make a batch in a crafting session. If you want all of your cards to be individual, try using different papers or greetings to ring the changes and keep the techniques you use the same.

]]><![CDATA[UP DATE OF WEBSITE]]>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:29:28 GMThttp://www.abccrafts.co.za/blog/up-date-of-websiteHello there, and if you are a first time, welcome.


You are welcome to send me shout out and say hi, or to ask advice on any product.

We are glad to have an update on our webpage, with the icons on the left of the page instead of the top. Hoping this is  more convenient for you our supportive customers to navigate your way on our site!!

]]><![CDATA[NEW STOCKS ON BOB]]>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:53:02 GMThttp://www.abccrafts.co.za/blog/new-stocks-on-bob
As time is mostly limited, lots of new stock gets placed firstly on BOB before it is placed on the site. So.......
Please do go and look on the new stocks on BOB, just click on the link on the front page.


Don't forget, if you need anything crafty that you don't see here, please contact us and we will try and source it for you !!
Wishing you all a great creative week]]><![CDATA[FOAM TAPE TIP]]>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:44:47 GMThttp://www.abccrafts.co.za/blog/foam-tape-tipIf you have had your foam tape awhile and it doesn't want to stick any more, just heat it slightly with your stamping heat gun. And voila it will stick better than ever !!]]>