Summer Savings: Kanban Lucky Dip Extravaganza!

I've been having a major sort out and added lots of new Kanban lucky dip packs - there are some fantastic bargains to be had, with die sheets from less than 20p each. If you're making lots of cards for charity, working with a craft group or just fancy treating yourself, why not check them out!

 

There are four options, most with two pack sizes to choose from:

• General - 10 die cut toppers for £2.99 or 20 for £4.99;
• Christmas - 10 die cut toppers for £2.99 or 20 for £4.99;
• Floral - 10 die cut toppers for £2.99;
• Shapes & mats - 10 die cut sheets for £1.99 or 20 for £3.49

The sheets included are all perfect, not seconds and there are no duplicates within individual packs. If you buy more than one, I'll include as much variety as possible. I've included pictures in the listings for each option, to give you a good idea of the types of sheet likely to be included.

If you aren't keen on the surprise element of the lucky dip, then you might like to check out the bulk buy bargains section of the site instead. There are still big savings to be had with die cut Kanban sheets from 35p each, when you buy multiples of selected sheets.

DT inspiration - Christmas Cuties from Jane

Jane made this gorgeous cute card using Buzzcraft Fairy Doodles die cut pyramage, rub on foils and double sided peel off stickers. More details of how she created the project are on her blog, Onions and Paper. Thank you, Jane!

The die cut sheet that Jane used for the card topper & greeting is below, Fairy Doodles Christmas 416. Fairy Doodles die cut pyramage is a bargain at only 49p for each A4 sheet if you buy them individually, or from as little as 25p a sheet if you buy in bulk - well worth considering if you have a craft club or are making lots of cards for charity.

Kanban Christmas collections - Nordic Winter & Evergreen Twist

Check out these gorgeous new designs from Kanban's Nordic Winter and Evergreen Christmas Twist paper craft collections, both of which are now in stock at Foil Play!

 

You may well have seen these lovely collections demonstrated on Create & Craft TV - now they are also available individually. Great if you don't want to invest in the whole kit, or if you'd like to stock up on extra of your favourite designs.

For more inspiration and samples from these fresh new Christmas collections, have a look at Foilplay's Kanban Pinterest board. 

Foil Play has an enormous selection of crafting staples from classic tried and tested brands  for all occasions at great prices. Speedy despatch is always a priority and UK p&p is free on all orders over £10.

Easy peasy Christmas project from DT member Jane

Design Team member Jane made this simple but effective Christmas project using rub on holographic foil & double sided peel off stickers. Lots more crafting (and mouthwatering cookery!) inspiration can be found on Jane's blog Onions and Paper. Thank you, Jane!

More quick & easy birthday cards with Kanban Kandi Core card

Following on from my post yesterday, here are a few more quick & easy cards. Again each card has a Kandi Core mat, punched using a Martha Stewart Happy Birthday punch. They are decorated simply, with rosette and bow embellishments also made from Kandi Core and buttons. The last card which has a music print on the mat, is finished with an Anna Griffin die cut.

The cards are all 6 x 6, a mixture of cream and brown kraft card. 

Foil Play has a good selection of Kandi Core card designs, available from as little as 25p for an A4 sheet if you buy in bulk.

Quick & easy birthday cards made with Kanban Kandi Core card

As you can see, I liked this simple design so much that I made it in four different colourways!

Each card has a Kandi Core mat, which I've punched using a Martha Stewart Happy Birthday punch and a Kandi Core bow, made using a Sue Wilson die.

The cards are all 6 x 6, a mixture of cream and brown kraft card. 

Foil Play has a good selection of Kandi Core card designs, available from as little as 25p for an A4 sheet if you buy in bulk.

Kanban Kandi Core card - bows and rosettes

I've been playing with Kanban Kandi Core card this week. It looks most unprepossessing and nondescript on screen, but is a really beautiful and versatile card to craft with. 

Kandi Core is double sided, with the reverse side a more muted version of the design on the front. Each sheet has a coloured core (pictured on the sheet header), so it is particularly suitable for ripping & tearing and distressing, also for use with embossing folders and sanding back. 

The weight is slightly lighter than most other Kanban card stock at 240gsm. This means that it isn't really suitable for base card stock, but it is great for matting and layering and the lighter weight also makes it easier to work with. 

As you can see from the pictures, it is also fantastic for 3D crafts. I had great fun making bows with a Sue Wilson bow die and rosettes with Tim Holtz rosettes dies. I got three rosettes and two complete bows out of each A4 sheet that I used. 

I will blog some of the finished projects made with the Kandi Core embellishments later in the week.

Kandi Core card is available at Foil Play in individual sheets, in the mixed card selection above and in bulk packs of ten, from as little as 25p a sheet.