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Category Archives: Bags & Boxes

New Simply Made Crafts Collection | SNAPSHOT

This has to be one of my favourite collections that I have designed so far – this one is memory themed!

Tutorial | How to Reinforce the Suitcase Die Set

Last week we completed the Suitcase and Mini Album, and I said I would make a video on how to make the suitcase stronger. Here it is…

Tutorial | Simply Made Crafts Mini Album with Gift Bag, Binding Dies & Suitcase Dies

I thoroughly enjoyed making this project and love how pretty the album and the suitcase turned out. Here are the tutorials on how they all went together.

Simply Made Crafts NEW Collection | The Handbags & The Gladrags Launch

We have some new members coming to the Simply Made Crafts handbag collection! Here they are…

LIVE | Mini Baskets with Die-Cutting Essentials Magazine 63

In today’s live show we are having a closer look at the new Simply Made Crafts cover gift for Die-Cutting Essentials Magazine 63.

LIVE Replay | Papercraft Society Box 7 | Unboxing & Demos

We had so much fun yesterday during my live unboxing video of the new Simply Made Crafts Papercraft Society Box! Here is the replay…

NEW Surprise & Delight Collection – A Closer Look & Chit Chat With Me

My new collection is now out and it’s the funnest one I have made so far! Here’s a closer look…

NEW | Surprise & Delight Collection from Simply Made Crafts

My brand new collection is released today and I would love you to join us for the launch!

6th, 7th & 8th Day of Christmas 2019 | Last Minute Makes

With Christmas just around the corner, here are the next few episodes in this series. 

4th & 5th Day of Christmas 2019 | Popcorn boxes & Christmas Eve Box Ideas

Today, we are having a little fun in the craft room! We’re making popcorn!!

3rd Day of Christmas 2019 | Giant Exploding Gift Box | Holds 64 Ferrero Rochers | Nitwit Collections

If you love Ferrero Rochers, then you are in for a real treat today!

2nd Day of Christmas 2019 | Light Up Ornament Collab with Paper Discovery | Olga Direktorenko

I’m so excited about today’s project as it’s a collaboration with my fellow crafting friend Olga Direktorenko from Paper Discovery!

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Gift Card & Jumping Box Die Set Assembly Instructions | Simply Made Crafts

This is probably the most fun way to anyone a gift card or a little treat! Everyone will want to have a go!

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Advent Calendar Die Set Assembly Instructions | Simply Made Crafts

I love advent calendars and I’m really pleased to be able to make my own this year using two lovely die sets from the Simply Made Crafts Christmas range. 

Simply Made Crafts Christmas 2019 Launch Show Replay

We had so much fun launching all my new Christmas products last Friday! Here is the replay and also some discount codes!

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Christmas in July 2019 Day 1 | Mini Christmas Crackers for Treats

Welcome to the first Christmas series of this year! And yet again, it’s in the middle of a heatwave! It’s Christmas in July 2019!

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NEW Gable Box/Lantern Die Set Assembly Instructions from Simply Made Crafts

Will you be making a gift box or lantern from this super versatile Gable Box Die Set? You’ll end up with a pretty box whatever you decide to make with it.

Helen Griffin UK Hexagon Clutch Box

Hexagon Clutch Box Die Set by Simply Made Crafts

This is one of my favourite die sets from my new Special Occasions Collection! Imagine receiving one of these as a gift? I’d be more excited about the bag, than what’s inside!

My Busy Weekend at Craft Stash Live & Hochanda!!

I’ve had the most wonderfully busy weekend co-hosting Craft Stash Live and bringing Simply Made Crafts to Hochanda! Plus, my new Special Celebrations collection has gone down a storm!

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Tutorial | How To Use Dies With Kraft-Tex | Vintage Luggage Gift Bag

Kraft-Tex is a wonderful material to use in papercrafting. It can be cut, glued, stamped, sewn, and even washed! Today, I show you how easy it is to use with dies to make fabulous strong projects. 

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