Behind the Makes: Showcasing the Craftsman Style Sweet Pea Parade Collection and inspiration how designs like this can be used

Published: August 7, 2025

You can find the Craftsman Collection - Sweet Pea Parade Cardmaking and Papercrafting kit here:

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NEW KIT LAUNCH – Craftsman Style: Sweet Pea Parade Pink and Purple Cardmaking & Papercrafting Kit PDF Digital Download | 10 A4 Pages

You can find it on the website here: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/KBEDV

I'm so pleased to finally share my brand new kit with you — Craftsman Style: Sweet Pea Parade. I hope you love this new collection. I've included a variety of sample makes to show just how versatile and inspiring this kit can be across different types of projects.

This kit is perfect for:

• Collage Crafts – Ideal for layering and mixed-media compositions
• Cardmaking – Add a soft, pastel charm to your handmade cards
• Decoupage – Beautiful for decorating trays, boxes, and more
• Album Crafts – Bring scrapbook pages to life with bold floral designs
• MDF Projects – Add a sophisticated pastel finish to wooden crafts
• Glass and Ceramic Decorations – Make jars, plates, and home items unique
• Home Décor Projects – Add a touch of delicate, handmade beauty to your space

What's inside the kit:

• 10 A4 pages featuring Sweet Pea floral papers
• Panels, toppers, a tag, and coordinating sentiments
• A selection of rich, bold coordinating papers to make your projects stand out

Here are some of the pages included in the kit

If you caught my latest blog or video, you'll have seen a few ways to use the collection already. I’m working on another project to share with you soon, so stay tuned.

Thank you for your continued support — I can’t wait to see how you use Sweet Pea Parade in your own creative makes.

The above photo is the front

The below photo is the back of the card - you can add a plain panel to write your card message

You can check out the blog post to see how to make this style of card here - https://www.obyd.co.uk/blog/22849a28-af65-40a1-802c-07a95cbe9a67

More ideas of how the kit can be used:

The above elements on the card can be created with your decorative dies, a digital cutting machine (i use my Cameo) but if you don't have access to a digital cutting machine or a die cutting machine you can buy sheets of peel off stickers - i highly recommend "Pinflair" and "Jeje" peels offs for their quality

I used some of my scraps of heavy lace trim from my Junk Journals in the cards above. The flowers above are bought flowers i just added some gems to the centre.

The flourish embellishments were made on my cameo

hese designs are perfect for decorating your own gift bags and boxes, adding a personal and coordinated touch to your handmade projects. There’s something so special about not only creating a beautiful card but also being able to match your gift wrapping to it — it makes the whole gift feel extra thoughtful and cohesive. The Sweet Pea papers are especially lovely for this, with their vibrant colours and timeless floral style that suit any occasion. Whether you're layering panels on a box lid or decorating a small gift bag, the charm of these designs brings everything together beautifully.

Experimenting with printing on different mediums can dramatically elevate the look and feel of your artwork. Try textured cardstock for a tactile, artisan effect or vellum for a soft, translucent finish that adds delicate layers to your projects. Pearl papers bring a subtle shimmer, enhancing elegance and light play, while glossy photo paper makes colours pop with vibrant clarity. Printable acetate offers a sleek, modern transparency ideal for overlays and windows in your designs. Each surface interacts with ink uniquely, allowing you to get even more creative depth and expression from your paper designs.

The below sheets were printed onto different brands of vellum

Thank you so much for reading this blog post!

I truly hope you’ve found it helpful and inspiring, and that you’ve enjoyed exploring all of the samples and creative ideas shared. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just getting started, experimenting with different materials and seeing how designs come to life in various ways is always such a joy. Happy crafting! xo

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