CraftStash Inspiration

Create gorgeous handmade gift bags shaped into realistic looking handbags with this fun collection of dies, papers and embossing folders from Simply Made Crafts

Sheena is best known as an artist, designer, colourist and has been a popular educator for the craft industry for many years. We are extremely excited to work with Sheena on her brand new collections which are available exclusively to CraftStash customers and also to share her tips and techniques for achieving the best results when working with a range of artistic mediums and craft tools.

Win all of the products from the first of Sheena's brand new collection!

Helen Griffin, the talented designer behind Simply Made Crafts has just launched her brand new collection Windows & Frames!

If you have recently bought yourself a Gemini Midi Manual Die-cutting machine then we hope you will find our beginners guide useful. We have collected together everything you need to...

Getting Started with the Gemini Multi Media Die-cutting machine We want to give you a rundown on getting started with your new machine, top tips for making the most of your new Gemini Multi Media and some useful links and videos.

Which card and paper is the best for cardmaking? Which card is the best for making gift boxes? Which cardstock should I use for die-cutting?

At CraftStash we stock a huge range of alcohol marker pens and we're often asked by our customers for tips on how to get the best results when colouring with alcohol markers. In this beginner's guide to smooth colouring with Copic alcohol markers, Faye Wynne Jones share's her tips for getting the best results.

Folding Techniques - Z Fold Card Tutorial. Fancy-fold cards are always show-stopping cards that will be proudly displayed on the mantelpiece, and a Z fold card is an incredibly easy fancy fold card blank to create.

Practical die-cutting tips and tricks for you, whether you are a beginner or more advanced there are always new die-cutting tips and techniques to learn. Die-cutting is fun, creative and there is so much inspiration available to help you make beautiful cards and craft projects.

If you’re new to card making or have recently moved countries, you may have heard of different card sizes in the crafting community. There are A2 size cards, A4 cards, A5 cards, etc. It can all be very confusing, but it’s actually a little easier than you might think and hopefully our video below will shed more light on UK vs US card sizes.

What's the difference between a paper trimmer and a guillotine? The answer is the cutting motion and blade. A paper trimmer has a blade on a track that you slide up and down your paper to trim it. A guillotine has a handle with a blade that moves up and down to cut your paper.