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Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
I never thought I would get into blogging, but I thought I would give it a go. Crackers Boutique has been a plan for a while, the business is ran by my mum (Lorraine) and I. We have always been sewing together since I was young, however its only in the past 5 years or so that we have picked it back up into scale and we have made a number of quilts. My first Niece , mums first Grandchild Olivia came along 4 years ago and we have made a number of items for her over the years and this is what has inspired this company. I have always been a bit "crafty" as I like to call myself. My true love has always been stationary and fabric. So when I got into card making and quilting it felt like everything all fell into place and I became addicted to crafting. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy my blog. Please feel free to follow me.

Sunday 6 October 2013

My first workshop

Morning all, 

I am currently planning to hold class once a month. My first class is on the 5th November. I'm really looking forward to starting them. The classes will be £10 and you will make three cards and a project piece, for example a gift bag.



If you are in the Manchester area and would like to come along, please contact me for more information on 07736276356 or sam.massie84@googlemail.com

Thanks for reading 

Sammie sayz

Saturday 28 September 2013

Male birthday

I have been trying some cards with my new Stampin Up stamp sets! 

Let me know your thoughts

Thanks for reading 

Sammie Sayz

Sunday 22 September 2013

Busy Weekend

Well it has been a very busy weekend this weekend with alot of crafts which the pictures will follow, I have bought a new Digital SLR camera which I am currently having a play with. Fingers crossed it means there are better pictures of my products.

If you would like to buy any of my items then please contact me. I am also a Stampin Up! Demonstrator and would love to through a party for you and your friends.

My email address is sam.massie84@googlemail.com

Thanks for reading

Sammie Says

Sunday 15 September 2013

Yarn Wreaths

Good Morning, 

What a miserable day it is here in Manchester but such a good day to do some crafts. 

Recently I have been trying a few different crafts, but I have seen these wreaths on Pinterest and I just had to try it. The photos really dont do the wreath as much justice as it is in person, they are really pretty and definitely will be selling these in the Emerge Pop-up shop (https://www.facebook.com/emergerecyclingpopupshop)  which I am hoping to have my goods on display in as of next week. 


The flowers are made out of Felt, I love making items out of felt, it is so easy to work with and I love the soft effect it adds to a project.


Please feel free to leave a comment. 

Thanks for reading

Sammie Sayz.

Sunday 1 September 2013

Rosettes

Hi Everyone

Well I have had a lovely relaxing and creative sunday, in Manchester it is very grey and a bit cold, so thought I might as well make the most of it .

I have seen these Rosettes on facebook page called Let The Fun Begin! wow this lady has nailed the rosettes, they are so beautiful.

Let me know what you think of my rosette.

Thanks for reading

Sammie Sayz

Monday 26 August 2013

CSV volunteer workshop

Morning all,

I thought I would share with you a simple card which I have prepared for a CSV workshop for the over 50's. it's a free workshop funded by the national lottery. I do my first class on Wednesday I just hope some people turn up!! Eeeekkkk! 

Thanks for reading.

Sammie sayz


Saturday 24 August 2013

Despicable Me Minon card

Happy Bank Holiday weekend everyone, it's the last on of the year (before Christmas that is) so make the most of it.

What have you got planned?

I am making lots of cards, as I am going to selling my cards in a shop near Spinningfields, this is the first time I have done anything like this so I am a bit nervous, but also very excited. :)

I was asked by a friend on facebook, to make her a baby card which I shared with you guys last week and she was looking for a Big Brother card. I absolutely love the little minons and thought I would try and duplicate this on the front of a card. 


I hope you like

Thanks for reading and have a good bank holiday weekend. 

No doubt I will be posting a few more of my creations this weekend. Please comment, it would be nice to get some feedback.

Thanks

Sammie Sayz

Sunday 11 August 2013

Baby card order

Hello

I have been asked by a friend to make a baby card and thought I would share it with you all as I'm happy with the outcome.


Hope you enjoy 

And thanks for reading

Sammie sayz

Wednesday 7 August 2013

Special friends wedding card

Morning all, 

I completed this order for a card the other day and I just love the simplicity and elegance of it!

Apologies for the bad picture I'm not sure why I can't rotate it! 

I hope you like the card

Thanks for reading 

Handmade by sammie sayz

Tuesday 6 August 2013

Latest owl birthday card



Morning all, 

I made this owl card last night and absolutely love it. There is no better feeling when you give it to the recipient and they love it also.

I have recently fallen off the stampin up demonstrator and keep think about joining again. Anybody have some tips on how to get a company up and running again.

Thanks 

Sam

Thursday 27 June 2013

Hot off the press

Hey everyone!! 

Busy day at work and there is nothing more relaxing than making a card. I gain a post on Pinterest from splitcoast!! 

I really love to colours. It could be made for any colour palate!!! 

Hope you enjoy.

Please leave a comment.

Thanks

Sammie Sayz

Saturday 22 June 2013

A little birdie told me....

Morning all, 

I have found the love for washi tape!! 

It is so versatile!! I have recently (since the beginning of the year) I have taken up scrapbooking whereby washi is a must use product!! Now I can see why!!

Hope you like today's card. Please leave a comment.

Sammie says

Monday 17 June 2013

Congratulations card

Hey guys

Well today has been a brilliant day! I won tickets to see Robbin Williams when I got there to collect them I found out they were VIP in the directors box!!!! Eeeekkkk! Doesn't even start to cover my excitement!!

I made this card for my friend who passed her driving test the other day! I absolutely the for the birds stamp set! It is so versitile!!! 

I hope you like it too!! 

Sammie sayz...

Sunday 16 June 2013

It's been a while and I now have an Etsy shop

Hi everyone

Really sorry I have not been on here for a while. I have been studying for an accountancy exam. I'll tell you a secret I would have much preferred to be here chatting to you all and showing you all the cards I have been making.

I have even started to scrapbook. My niece who is nearly 6 months old I am making her a scrapbook for her to look back on when she is older of her first year.

Also I have set up an etsy shop with some of my cards on, I have only put a few on so far. But if you would like to view my etsy shop then please follow the link below. You may have to copy and paste it into your search engine. Hope to see you at my shop soon. :-)

http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HandmadebySammieSays?ref=ss_profile 

Thanks

Sammie sayz

Sunday 17 March 2013

Baby boy card

Good morning,

I hope you enjoy the baby boy card today, it is not in the usual pastel colours which you usually find for a baby card but my friend whose baby this is for is not into the usual pastel colours

I got the inspiration for this card from my upline Julie japes

I have used Stampin up card and colours and a few stamps for this card! I have also used a few other makes of stamps and punches!

Hope you enjoy today's card

Saturday 2 March 2013

Stampin up framed picture

Hi everyone,

Dare I say over the past couple of weeks I have been scrapbooking, which is such an unusual process to what I am used, a card is 6x4 and a 12x12 page is a lot more to fill!! But I'm enjoying the challenge!!

Having been doing this I have attempted a frame collage let me know what you think??

Thanks for reading

Sammie sayz

Tuesday 12 February 2013

Stampin up male 60th card

Hi

Just a quick post to share with you a card I have made for my uncles 60th birthday!

Hope you like

Sammie sayz

Tuesday 5 February 2013

Exciting Stampin up times

Hi everyone

It's very exciting times at Stampin up as there is a new spring summer catalog out and it is currently sale-a-bration which runs until 22nd march!

What is sale-a-bration??

Sale-a-bration is an opportunity to earn free goodies for every £45 you spend. For example - spend £45 and get one product, spend £90 and get two free products!

Please feel free to contact me at Sam.massie84@googlemail.com if you are interested.

Thanks for reading

Sam

Tuesday 22 January 2013

Sale-a-bration

Hi everyone,

I just wanted you to know that sale a bration has started in Stampin up! It last from the 22nd Jan to 22nd Mar. The offer is whereby for every £45 you order you gain a free product!

If you would like to know more. Please email me on Sam.massie84@googlemail.com

Thanks for reading

Sam


Saturday 19 January 2013

Baby girl card

I am finally an auntie! My brother wife had a baby girl just after Christmas and just thought I would share the card I made!

I have snow here today so I will be spending more time in my craft you!

Hope you enjoy the card

Sunday 13 January 2013

Brothers 30th card

Good morning,

My big brother has turned 30 today and I just wanted to share with you his birthday card I made him!

Normally I only make small cards as the larger cards can be a bit daunting of what you are going to fill it with! But I thought I would try and push the boat out especially as it was a special occasion.

I hope you like it!

Please feel free to leave comments

Thanks for reading

Sammie says...




Friday 11 January 2013

Long time no blog

Hello all,

Apologises for the lack of blogs recently I have been busy with the festive period,

My new years resolution is to blog more so hopefully you will be hearing alot more from me this year!!

If you would like a Stampin up party or would like to order any of the items you see me use please contact me on

Sam.massie84@googlemail.com

Thanks for reading

Sam