Woodware

16/06/2026

Today I am sharing a little gift bag which I called a "Rainy Day Activity Bag"
If you have kids or grandkids, it's always handy to have little activities prepared to keep them occupied on a rainy day. And let's face it, we get plenty of those!
Have you ever made things with shrink plastic with kids. They love it. The bag charm kit could be part of the activity. I just finished it off so you could see the completed bag.
Siobhan x

WFRS0172. Bertie Bear
https://www.creative-expressions.uk.com/product-page/woodware-bertie-bear-a6-clear-stamp-set-by-fran%C3%A7oise-read

16/06/2026

I am truly addicted to making box frames! 🤣…. Betty looking her best on top of a patchwork background created with off cuts from my new paper pad ‘Sherbet Fountain’…

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

Today's card is made using the Pocket full of love stamp set. I also used the Time to party paper pad for the pocket. I used the Rounded corners dies set to create the layers. Then I also used the little hearts stencil. Love how cute these stamps are x
Laura x

Rounded panels die.
https://www.creative-expressions.uk.com/product-page/woodware-rounded-panels-craft-die-set-by-fran%C3%A7oise-read

Pocketful of Love.
https://www.creative-expressions.uk.com/product-page/woodware-pocketful-of-love-a6-clear-stamp-set-by-fran%C3%A7oise-read

Little Hearts stencil.
https://www.creative-expressions.uk.com/product-page/woodware-little-hearts-stencil-6x6-by-fran%C3%A7oise-read

Stockist list.
https://www.creative-expressions.uk.com/stockists-list

14/06/2026

In this demo reel, I'm sharing how I created this serene nature-inspired card using stamps from The Brush Strokes Collection by Gwen Fletcher 🌿🪶🌙

I used Royal & Langnickel Watercolour Paints to add soft washes of colour to the beautiful landscape scene, allowing the detailed stamped imagery to shine while creating a peaceful atmosphere throughout the design.

I love how versatile these stamps are for both quick makes and more detailed watercolour projects.

Hope you enjoy the demo reel 🎬

Emma (design team) xx

For inspiration from the Woodware Craft Collection, visit:
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14/06/2026

Today's card from me features Butterfly Bear. I also used the Arches Die set to create an aperture. Once I had ink blended, stamped and coloured in Bertie, I sank the aperture back into the frame. When posting cards I am always conscious of trying to not have too much dimension.
Siobhan x

WFRS0173. Butterfly Bear
https://www.creative-expressions.uk.com/product-page/woodware-butterfly-bear-a6-clear-stamp-set-by-fran%C3%A7oise-read
WFRD009. Arches Die Set
https://www.creative-expressions.uk.com/product-page/woodware-arches-craft-die-by-fran%C3%A7oise-read

14/06/2026

Betty is looking super cute with her spotty bow… I’ve used the heart balloon from the ‘Party Balloons’ set and numbers 12 from the ‘Birthday Numbers’ set…Both sets work so well with ‘Bertie Bear’ to accessorise her fun birthday card…

12/06/2026

Happy Friday! How cute is the Bear collection!
Today I am sharing a card made using Groovy Bertie, the rounded panels craft die set the Pockets stencil and of course the gorgeous Sherbet Fountain paper pad.
Laura x

Groovy bertie stamp
https://www.creative-expressions.uk.com/product-page/woodware-groovy-bertie-a6-clear-stamp-set-by-fran%C3%A7oise-read

Rounded panels craft die.
https://www.creative-expressions.uk.com/product-page/woodware-rounded-panels-craft-die-set-by-fran%C3%A7oise-read

Pockets stencil
https://www.creative-expressions.uk.com/product-page/woodware-pocket-templates-stencil-6x6-by-fran%C3%A7oise-read

Sherbet Fountain paper pad
https://www.creative-expressions.uk.com/product-page/woodware-sherbet-fountain-8x8-paper-pad-by-fran%C3%A7oise-read

Stockist list
https://www.creative-expressions.uk.com/stockists-list

12/06/2026

🚀 Bertie Bear Collection Launch 🚀

The Bear Collection by Françoise Read is now available!

Featuring the adorable Bertie Bear, this charming collection is packed with creative possibilities. With beautifully illustrated stamp sets, coordinating dies, a versatile paper pad and stencils, every element has been thoughtfully designed to work together seamlessly.

Whether you're creating handmade cards, scrapbook layouts, journal pages, gift tags or mixed media projects, Bertie Bear brings warmth, character and charm to every make.

Available from these stockists:
The Stamp Hut
Gillies Crafts
Dragon's Paper Craft
Cheshire Crafts Winsford
The Craft Box
Hadrian's Hobbies
Hazel's Crafts
Julia Watts Crafts
The Art of Craft Ltd.
In2Craft
Craft Bliss
Unicorn Crafts
Craftmania

International Stockists:
Auzz Trinklets N Crafts

Be part of the excitement and start creating with the Bear Collection today!

For full stockist details, visit:
https://www.creative-expressions.uk.com/stockists-list