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Spring Journal by Lynda Hall

Spring Journal by Lynda Hall Today I am sharing my take on the wonderful mdf journal cover. Hopefully Spring is now springing after all the recent snow, and I am turning my thoughts to my garden and wanted to create a journal where I can plan all my outdoor improvements this year so I wanted […]

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Ballerina Frame Card by Lynda Hall

Ballerina Frame Card by Lynda Hall I’ve been meaning to share this card I have made for a little while but life has been crazy busy so I haven’t had much time for blogging. This was super easy to do, and here’s how: Step One: Colour a piece of watercolour cardstock with a light wash […]

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GIVEAWAY April 2018

GIVEAWAY – For more details checkout the poster below or head on over to the Facebook Group: Samantha K Mixed Media and crafting Sam x To keep up to date with the blog and for exclusive offers and discounts why not Sign up for the newsletter? [mc4wp_form id=”1900″]

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Bubble Pendant by Katy Leitch

Bubble Pendant by Katy Leitch This is how my weird brain works – I saw these bubbles and thought they would make an awesome pendant! This is so simple to make but it really catches the light beautifully and is lightweight to wear. Products used: Samantha K: Acrylic Bubbles Ranger Alcohol Inks in blues and […]

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Bright and Shiny Cog tag by Katy Leitch

Today I am sharing a stunning make and photo tutorial from DT member Katy Leitch. This beautiful tag is titled – Clockwork Heart – Here is Katy’s tutorial: My immediate thought when I saw this fab tag set was faux rust, but I wanted to do something less grungy and brighter, but still with metallic effects. […]

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Update 6th March

Hi everyone, Sorry for the radio silence recently, but I have been extremely busy getting orders out. Roll into that delayed stock, due to the snow and a 5 year old with lots of ‘snow days’ from school and its been crazy….. On top of that my poor hubby took a spill in the snow […]

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Cog tag tutorial by Lynda Hall

Today I am sharing another fabulous make from DT member Lynda Hall. This photo truly does not do this sample any justice, in real it is even more wow than it already looks:) Today I would like to share another piece I have made recently for Samantha K. I absolutely love cogs so was really […]

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Karen Clare Circle cluster plaque Hochanda Sample

Today I am sharing a blog post from DT member Karen Clare. This is one of the beautiful samples that was taken to Hochanda recently. She has created a quick step by step photo tutorial: Circle cluster plaque Today I’m sharing the techniques I used to create the decorative circle cluster plaque. Starting with the medium long plaque […]

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Lynda’s Mermaid Plaque

Today I am sharing a blog post from the lovely Lynda Hall. This is just one of her beautiful samples that was taken to Hochanda last week. She has created a beautiful step by step photo tutorial: Hello!! Today I am sharing with you my first project as a member of Samantha’s design team. When […]

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A huge Success!

A little later than i wanted to post! But to say things are hectic is a huge understatement lol. I wanted to say a humongous thank you to you all, for making my first TV shows with Hochanda the huge success that they were.??? I can’t believe everything sold out (more than once) and I’m […]

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The Date is nearly here!

The Date is nearly here! February 13th 2018 sees the launch of the Samantha K, new MDF designs and the first ever TV appearance for the company! I really haven’t shared enough or been active enough on the blog recently! I know I know something i really do need to sort out. But it has […]

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A day at Hochanda

After a busy and full day at HOCHANDA being told the do’s and don’ts! And my scary screen test lol, I’m finally home and about to eat some dinner before starting catching up with work ? To keep up to date with the blog and for exclusive offers and discounts why not Sign up for the […]

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Giveaway Jan 2018

To celebrate the new DT and new Facebook Group there is a giveaway, open to everyone. 2 people will win all of the goodies shown in the photo. For your chance to enter the giveaway all you have to do is: 1. Be a member of the new Crafting and mixed media facebook group HERE 2. […]

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Samantha K new DT members & Giveaway

Evening all, Firstly, please let me say a huge thank you to everyone who applied for the DT via the Facebook group and via email. There were just over 100 applications and everyone had amazing work. It was a very difficult choice and although I was lucky enough to have the help of the 3 […]

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Samantha K DT Call 2018 now closed!

The DT application is now closed via here and facebook. We have already begun the selection process, but there are lots to go through. Thank you to everyone that applied, I would have you all if I could, the work has all been wonderful. I will be contacting successful applicants today/this evening and will make […]

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Samantha K DT Call 2018

Calling all Crafters! Do you love crafting? Do you love using MDF products? Do you love being involved with new designs and want to see new items before they are released for sale? Who/What is Samantha K Hi my name is Sam (Samantha K) and I own and manage a small UK gift and craft, family run […]

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Exciting news for 2018 – Hochanda!!

SOME VERY EXCITING NEWS FOR 2018 ?? Finally I can share some very exciting news for me and my little business going into 2018 After an out of the blue email from a very lovely lady and a productive meeting to Peterborough, squeezed in before Christmas, I can officially let you all know I have been […]

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Mixed Media Mirror with Samantha K Products

Today I’m sharing a sneek peek for a make from the wonderful Deborah Wainwright. You can find a tutorial and lots more photos over on the Mixed up Mag blog HERE Debs has used a few of the products, including the cogs, Pendulum clock and the inner rings from the elegant frames set. Don’t forget to check […]

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Travellers Journal

Well I’m a bit late to the party lol, but I couldn’t not share this amazing journal made by Katy Leitch from Mixed up Mag. Katy has used some of the gorgeous mixed media pieces and what stunning colours! You can find more details and a photo tutorial over on the Mixed up Mag blog […]

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Textured feather tag

Today I’m sharing another make from the fabulous Mags Woodcock. Again Mags has used feathers from our simple feather set, but this is a very different look to the simple design used with the last feather. The great thing is, the feathers come in packs of 3 so both projects can be created with the […]

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