Happy New Year! Welcome 2012!

Welcome to my brand new blog - Skimpy Flair Crafts
Why have I called it Skimpy Flair Crafts well Skimpy Flair is an anagram of 'Prisk Family' and because all my family have a hand in what I do I felt it only fair for them to be apart of it from the start.
One of my New Year Resolutions this year is to start to promote my crafts and ideas, this is after lots of badgering from friends and family who have over many years supported me. Most recently I handmade all the decorations for our close friends wedding reception which was for a huge Rugby Club Ballroom. I was told that I had transformed the room into 'something unrecognisable' 'A fairytale room' 'something really special', many of the guests asked if I did this for a living and this made me think that if I ever wanted to I would need to do it now and promote what I do and what I can do. I started by opening a group on Facebook which has been sort of successful but only gives me a small audience, this is where this blog comes in. This is going to allow me to test the water and see what you all think. I hope you like what I have done so far and I have lots more to come - Enjoy!!

Thanks Nick @ SFC



Sunday 29 January 2012

Tea Bag Gift Holder








These lovely Teabag Gift holders I have made after an idea I saw on an American craft blog. I thought they were a brilliant idea because how often do you want to give something small but special to someone who is feeling down or is unwell or you just want to give a small thank you.
I will be adapting them near the end of term as I thought they would be a great gift for a child to give to their teacher.
Please let me know what you think x

Tuesday 24 January 2012

WORKSHOP CANCELLED!!

CANCELLED
Sorry for any inconvenience caused
I will be running another workshop in February - WATCH THIS SPACE!

Tuesday 17 January 2012

Handmade paper flowers





I have made these pretty paper flowers to sell to Scrapbookers and Cardmakers for embellishments for their work.
If you are interested please e-mail with the colour and amount that you require.

Sunday 15 January 2012


In readyness for my Cardmaking Workshop I thought it would be good to put a few examples of my cardmaking on here.
The card above has been made using a card layering technique, stamping and also a handmade flower embellishment that I made using pages from an old book!


Saturday 14 January 2012



I made this Cornish themed bunting for my sister-in-law who owns a Cornish Pasty Shop (Prisk's Cornish Oven) in Crewe, Cheshire.
She sent me this picture showing it on the wall in her shop. I am really pleased with it.

Monday 9 January 2012

Craft Workshop

Please feel free to contact me - nickprisk@yahoo.co.uk with any questions.
Nick @ SFC

Sunday 8 January 2012

Money box



Here is a new design that I made for a birthday present over the weekend - Hope you like it !!

Tuesday 3 January 2012

New Bunting





This is a complete change from my usual designs, please let me know what you think.
If you are interested in ordering a bunting like this please e-mail me to discuss the design.

Monday 2 January 2012

Cookie Recipe Cards










This series of pictures show the front cover and recipe cards that all make up a handmade recipe card book.
The cards can also be supplied individually - they looked fantastic framed up for a country kitchen wall.
The complete recipe book is £8.00 and the individual cards are £2.00 each

Wedding Table Decoration




This table decoration has been made with a wedding in mind. They can be accessorised in any colour/s and with any embellishment/s to match in with the wedding. 
It is ideal for a night light candle, it measures approx 9cm in height and approx 7.5 cm across.
If you are interested in these decorations please e-mail me and I will discuss ideas and cost.

Sunday 1 January 2012

Personalised Bunting - Country Kitchen





This bunting was made for my parents in their Country Kitchen
If you order a bunting the papers/colours will vary as will the embellishments.
The cost of the bunting is £2.50 each for the first 4 pennants then £2.00 for every pennant after that.

Christening Decorations





These decorations were made for my God-Daughter's Christening. A garden marquee was decorated to look really pretty, if you are interested in having decorations made for any occasions please e-mail me with your details.

Personalised Bunting - Older Girl




This bunting was made for a teenagers bedroom.
If you order a bunting the papers/colours will vary as will the embellishments. Any colours are available, just e-mail me with your requirements.
The cost of the bunting is £2.50 each for the first 4 pennants then £2.00 for every pennant after that.

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