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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hey everyone, I hope you are having a great day? This next project was created using one of our bigger cog hearts and our mixed cogs. I just love the texture and colours created on this…..stunning! The metal elements are from Finnabairs collection I do love steam punk / mechanical makes, but even if […]
Yippeeee……Its nearly time to move into the new studio! I will certainly be celebrating once I’m in there. A few more bits to finish (some of which the builder can do once i’m in there) and I need to decide whats going where, but other than that, fingers crossed it will be very soon. 🙂 […]
These were a customer share from quite some time ago! (smacks back of hand) I still wanted to share them as I’m a little in love with the colours! Look at those bunnies……Soooooooo cute! You can find more lovely creations from the lovely lady Nicole that made these HERE Sam I hope you will […]
I’m back again with another gorgeous make from Mags Woodcock. This was created using our simple feather MDF piece and it’s such a simple yet effective idea. It looks so striking. Mags has used a paint pen to draw the doodling on the feather and then added it to a simple Kraft card blank. I […]
So finally I added some of the mixed media bits to the website! There is still more to add but something is better than nothing right? I hope you love the mixed media pieces as much as I do. They can be used for all kinds of crafty projects and don’t forget to think outside […]
