Meet Stephanie Weightman & Her Dream Team!

4 Nov

Highlight Crafts Comes to the Showground

For years, crafters in this part of the country have been saying they feel a bit “off the map” when it comes to big-name craft brands and TV-famous demonstrators. This year, that all changes.

For the very first time, Stephanie Weightman and her company Highlight Crafts are coming to the showground and they’re not coming alone. Stephanie will be joined by her amazing team, Mel Heaton, Amanda Carpenter and David Wait, all together on Stand 66 for three days of live demos, expert tips and hands-on inspiration.

This is a rare chance to see some of the most creative names in the industry in person and it’s absolutely an experience you won’t want to miss.

Who are Highlight Crafts & Stephanie Weightman?

Highlight Crafts is a family-run craft company based in Clay Cross, Chesterfield, founded in 2021 by lifelong crafter Stephanie Weightman and her husband Karl. From their studios in the heart of England, they design and produce beautiful products for papercraft, fabric, mixed media, digital crafting and more, many of which you’ll have seen on TV and live social shopping.

Stephanie is now Creative Director at Highlight Crafts, and you may recognise her from countless TV shows and magazines, where she’s been inspiring crafters for many years with her distinctive, accessible teaching style.

Having the whole Highlight Crafts crew at our show is a big deal and a real treat for local crafters who usually have to travel much further to see them.

Meet the Demonstrators on Stand 66

Stephanie Weightman – Creative Director & Founder
Stephanie is the creative force behind many of the UK’s best-loved craft brands, including Tattered Lace in the past and now ranges such as Two Red Robins, Lemon Lane, My Craft Studio and Digital Craftorium under the Highlight Crafts

On Stand 66 she’ll be:

Showcasing how the different ranges work together, dies, printed artwork, fabric, paints and digital crafting
Sharing design tricks to get more from your stash
Answering your questions and helping you choose the right products for your style

Mel Heaton – Papercraft & Mixed Media Specialist
A familiar face to many TV viewers, Mel Heaton is known for her enthusiastic, down-to-earth demos and especially for her passion for scrapbooking and papercraft.
At the show, expect Mel to:

Bring Two Red Robins scenes and layered die-cut designs to life
Show clever ways to combine printed “Reflections” artwork, dies and paints
Share mixed-media ideas perfect for art journals, canvases and home décor

Amanda Carpenter – Digital & 3D Crafting Expert
Amanda Carpenter is a key part of the Highlight Crafts demo team, regularly appearing in the Academy and on live shows. She has a particular talent for Digital Craftorium and 3D projects.
On Stand 66, Amanda will be:

Demonstrating Digital Craftorium USBs and downloads – from 3D makes to clever card shapes
Showing how to use My Craft Studio to customise artwork before you print
Helping you gain confidence with digital crafting, even if you’re a complete beginner

David Wait – Technique-Focused Papercrafter & Tutor
David Wait is another much-loved demonstrator from the Highlight Crafts family, known for his clean, technique-driven teaching style and regular appearances alongside the team in live shows.
Look out for David as he:

Breaks down more advanced techniques into easy, step-by-step demos
Combines dies, paints and papers in ways you might not have tried before
Shares clever finishing touches that make your projects look truly professional

The Ranges You’ll See Live on Stand 66

You’ll be able to watch and learn with all your favourite Highlight Crafts brands and discover a few new ones too.

Two Red Robins

Two Red Robins is one of Highlight Crafts’ flagship papercraft ranges – a collection of UK-designed dies, SVGs and artwork inspired by the beauty of nature. Think country lanes, wildflowers, woodland creatures and charming village scenes, all designed to work together so you can build detailed storytelling cards and mixed-media pieces.

At the show you can:

See how to build full scenes using dies plus printed “Reflections” artwork
Learn layering, shaping and inking techniques for added depth
Get ideas for cards, home décor and framed pieces

Cadence Art & Hobby Paints

Cadence Art & Hobby Paints is a leading craft paint brand with a huge range of high-quality, water-based paints, metallics, mediums and special effects products used by artists and crafters worldwide.

On Stand 66 you’ll discover how Cadence products can:

Transform MDF, fabric, glass, canvases and more
Add shimmer, texture or a professional finish to your papercraft projects
Work beautifully with stencils, rice papers and mixed media

Lemon Lane

If you love soft crafts, sewing or home décor, Lemon Lane is for you. This stylish fabric and textile range includes contemporary prints, faux-/vegan-leather and panels designed and printed in Derbyshire, coordinated so you can mix and match.

At the show, the team will be:

Showcasing cushions, bags and home accessories made with Lemon Lane
Sharing ideas for beginners and more experienced sewists
Explaining how the printed panels, faux leather and coordinates all work together

My Craft Studio

My Craft Studio is a dedicated graphics program for crafters, letting you design and print your own backgrounds, toppers and full projects. You can resize, recolour, layer artwork and even add your own photos, so you never run out of the perfect paper again.

On Stand 66 you’ll see:

Live walkthroughs of how to use the software
Simple ways to personalise your projects – names, dates, sentiments and more
How My Craft Studio links to USBs from Two Red Robins, Digital Craftorium and other brands

Digital Craftorium

For anyone curious about digital and 3D crafting, Digital Craftorium is a must-see. This brand brings you USBs and downloads packed with cutting files, card shapes and 3D projects, all designed to work with your home printer, electronic cutting machines and basic tools.