Created the Ottaway

 Hello and welcome.
First let me introduce myself, I am Claire Ottaway a UK independent Stampin' Up!® demonstrator. Friend to anyone who loves to craft or chat about craft!
I  love to create and share those makes with you but most importantly I am passionate about sharing how to make them for yourself. I aim to help you love what you make.
I provide ideas and inspiration for your papercrafting with tips, demonstrations, classes and Youtube videos. I am so pleased to have you visit me today. You will always find a warm welcome for you at Created the Ottaway.
You can browse my site for inspiration, join my Stampin'Up! papercrafting crafty circle team, sign up for my newsletter or purchase my makes. If you'd love to give a project a go you can buy your papercraft Stampin'Up! supplies online in my shop and support me doing what I love.
You will find me on Youtube, Instagram and Pinterest as well as on Facebook under Created the Ottaway. Give me a follow and keep up to date with fresh ideas and current Stampin'Up! papercraft products and offers. My videos are always easy to follow along to and not too long. As a Stampin'Up! demonstrator I mainly use their craft products, simply because I love them!
I will share with you lots of creative tips along the way to help you get the best value from what you purchase and already own. If you have any questions or want to chat all things crafty get in touch.

I run lots of craft events and classes.From online workshops to kits in the post. As well as inperson craft classes and craft events such as craft bingo,give it a go night and afternoon teas.Select this button to get in touch and find out more.

Step by step tutorial

This handmade box is like magic. It is rigid but folds down flat. This makes it the perfect crafty project. Save yourself some time and tress by making some ahead of time and storing them flat for when you need them.. It is really so much easier to make then it looks. You can use any beautiful paper and you will love the finished project.
Stampin'Up! offer the most beautiful papers. They are two sided so double the choice.That can make it tricky deciding which side to use! They are always wonderful and with the coordination that Stampin'Up! do so well the end result is stunning. The video shows you how to make this gift box step by step.If this one is too small for your needs there's also a bigger versions.You can make this project by crafting along with me using the box making tutorial on my Youtube channel here 

You will find this and many other FREE paper crafting videos on my youtube channel.. Subscribe and select the notification bell and you will be told each time I post a new video.I try and do this weekly.
If you love the products I use you can purchase Stampin'Up! supplies from me  here.hop with me 24/7 for your own  Stampin'Up! supplies.



 

It's all about fun!

 

I offer all sorts of craft classes and fun craft events. To stay up to date with all that's happening at Created the Ottaway sign up to my newsletter.Why not host your own private event for groups of four or more. I can offer in person craft sessions for anyone from the absolute beginner to the more experienced. I also hold virtual get together'. This is a list of some of the events I host. 
  • Girls Night In
  • Crafting in your PJ's 
  • Hen party gatherings
  • Birthday get together
  • Crafternoon Tea
  • Crafty Bingo
  • Give it a go night
to name just a few ! If your looking for some crafty fun just get in touch. You can make so many things with stamps ink and paper. Sometimes you just need something or someone to spark an idea. That's why I love being a demonstrator for Stampin'Up! I get to do  all of this .Create with and meet lots of people with the loveliest craft products.
Meet Amber and Rosie who usually 'help' with any crafting.
Did you know you do so much with stamps ink and paper.
As a Stampin'Up! demonstrator I  use their wonderful craft products to give me colour coordinated projects. I can show you how to get the most out of your craft stash and its not just for card making.
Here's a few of my recent makes but you can make so much more from home decor projects to handmade  giftboxs .Mini albums and keepsakes and beautiful fun fold cards.
Visit me on Instagram or Facebook to see more paper craft ideas and inspiration. Find me on You tube for easy to follow tutorials.
 
Here's a quick tutorial of a fantastic and really useful gift box. Its a lovely make and can be used for so many occasions. Best of it although its a strong rigid box it folds flat for storing. You can make a whole stash of them and store them for when you need them. 
I used double sided designer paper from Stampin'Up! and then matched it with colour coordinating card.
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This is a great fun gift box.Craft along with me using this FREE tutorial and make this beautiful handmade box. Its a rigid gift box that folds flat for storing or re gifting. Use some double sided beautiful designer paper from Stampin'Up! and match it with coordinating coloured card Purchase these products in my online shop.
Not only do Stampin'Up! supply the most wonderful coordinated products ,they also do a wide range of tools .Newly released is this Mini Stampin Cut and Emboss. Its small compact size makes it perfect for crafting on the go!
Why not join my team and add this as part of your starter order. Spend just £99 and get discount for the next 3 months on anything you order with no obligation to do classes just enjoy the discount for yourself and be part of a wonderful crafting community.
  Check out my join page for the latest joining offers  


About Me

This is me.
I simply adore to hear people's stories, so this is a little of mine.
Hi, I'm Claire, and I run Created the Ottaway.I fell into this quite by accident.
Crafting was /is my therapy before it was trendy to say that.
My husband Paul is my everything. We have grown two wonderful young men together that we are immensely proud off.
Our oldest and his beautiful partner have made us grandparents. We have two amazing grandchildren  who bring us such joy.
Our youngest son has a condition called Angelmans Syndrome, and this is where craft 'therapy ' came in.This also led me to changing careers and working for a hub in the UK providing 'voices' and alternative technology for young people.
I love to craft for a purpose, so make beautiful things for our home. As well as gifts for those I love and to sell should someone like what I make.
From cards to scrapbooks, quilts to blankets just about any craft, I will give it a go.
I also love to teach craft and bring that joy into people's lives, so I run workshops, a weekly community craft group, and other craft events.
I stumbled across Stampin'Up! A craft supply company and fell in love with their products and ethos, so now sell for them as a demonstrator and simply love being part of that community too .
My main weakness is I love all crafts but paper craft is my first love the simple joy of turning stamps ink and paper into beautiful things is addictive.Plus the joy it brings to others in the making or receiving is priceless.Running a busy family life with a special needs young man and all the stress and strains that come with all that I have found crafting to be very relaxing and rewarding in fact I call it therapy!
I guess you could call me a craft lover or even a craft addict!
When I'm not crafting, I love pretty china, stationery, cats and flowers. I love to read ,to garden, to walk and to bake and trees. I really love trees!
 

I love being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. I have been doing it for over 10 years. Not only do I have an excuse to be creative every day, I also get to help others be creative, offering fresh project ideas and encouragement to my customers who often become friends. I have a wonderful community of crafters on my team Claire's Crafty Circle and also run a great Created the Ottaway VIP  facebook group for customers.

I can help you make beautiful creations you'll be proud to share with the wide range of quality products offered by Stampin' Up! Best of all these products can be used in numerous ways for various craft activities. Let me show you how. Why not enquire about one of my workshops or another craft event?

My role as a demonstrator is to be a creative coach. If you need any assistance in learning how to use any of the products or want ideas on how to create a project just ask. In fact, get in touch to ask anything and especially to share any of your projects, I would love to see them.

For me, helping someone be creative is the best feeling in the entire world. After all, creating cards, scrapbook pages, and gift items is about more than just stamps and ink—it’s about sharing a part of yourself with the people you love.

Testimonials

"Such an inspirational lady! Claire is really knowledgeable about all sorts of crafts and is very helpful with all sorts of tips so that even the beginner can complete a project to be proud of."
-Margaret Beauchamp
"Very talented lady with some wizard ideas. Thoroughly recommend Claire's classes and workshops, fun and you get homemade cake or cookies."
-Sandie Phipps

Contact Me

Want to get in touch ask a question or find out about a product or offer? Contact me to stay in touch.

I am based in the garden of England in Kent on the South East coast
email me CreatedtheOttaway@gmail.com

Created the Ottaway
createdtheottaway@gmail.com