REFURBISHMENT UPDATE!

We are are actually inundated with new things, lots of Creative Expressions glimmer and chalks, Tonic glitter, pearl drops, paper, hardware, it's taken 4 days to count, add and book everything into our systems, and we've not finished yet, there's more to come.

We are still trying to work out a way to get them on to the web site, in the meantime, you'll have to come visit us I'm afraid wink emoticon
We will however have the kettle set to permanently on!

Quick note about the web site too, you'll have noticed that there haven't been any changes, this is entirely down to all our time and efforts going into the refurbishment, it's taken a lot longer than any of us imagined, but, we're nearly there, we got most of the embellishment stock here, we're waiting for paper and card suppliers to drop their things off, a quick polish here and there and it's all done.

Then, the next project is... the new site!

Craft weekend away!

We've been asked if we can share this, and because we're a caring sharing team we said yes of course, we don't have anything to do with this weekend, we're just trying to help spread the word and hopefully get a few more people involved.

If you're a crafter and you fancy a weekend away either with friends, or on your own, you'll make new friends quickly with this group I'm sure.

If there's anything else you'd like to know then please contact Debby or Linda on the numbers below, or get in touch with us and we can pass it on for you.

Sue Wilson new Autumn launch diesButterflies in Flight CED1611

We've finally been given the go ahead to open up pre-orders for the brand new Autumn 2015 Sue Wilson dies from Creative Expressions.

Below are the images for the new dies.

Diagonal Foldover Flower CED1436

Laurel Leaves CED1437

Tranquil Poppy CED1438

Wild Rose CED1439

String Flowers CED1440

Scribble Flowers CED1441

Apple Blossom CED1442

Classic Vase CED1443

Catkin Stems CED1444

Butterflies in Flight CED1611

Rose Garden CED1612

Heraldic Square CED4306

Delicate Garden Frame CED4307

Lynx CED4411

Vela CED4412

Ara CED4413

Scripted Happy Birthday CED5409

Thanks For Everything CED5410

Thinking of You CED5411

You are Special CED5412

Ornate Oval Special Day CED5413

Ornate Oval Just For You CED5414

With Sympathy CED5416

Best of Luck CED5417

Congratulations CED5418

Double Pierced Squares CED5508

Double Pierced Rectangles CED5509

Scalloped Trellis Adornment CED6303

Art Deco Adornment CED6304

Teardrop Adornment CED6305 

Graceful Lace Trim CED6403

Charming Lace Trim CED6404

Corner Squares CED6501

Have you ever though about NOT making a card with your dies, and making something else?

Since we've been discussing things about how your works of creative flair might turn out, I started thinking how best to show images, does it need a description, a shopping list of items etc etc etc, and then I saw this, which only caused me to think even more about it.

So, first up, and I appreciate this may not be to everyone's taste, however, I like the finished article, and especially the idea behind it.

Here's the list of dies used to make this (I should add, I saw this on Spellbinders site, I'm sure there's loads more, I saw it and decided to run with it smile emoticon Let me know what you think?

Spellbinders SBSCD-024

Spellbinders SBSCD-015 

Spellbinders SBSCD-003

Spellbinders SBSCD-018

You can find out the steps used to make it on Spellbinders site

Have you ever wondered why...

Things seem to appear on C&C TV and we don't have them?

There is a simple reason, exclusivity!

What sometimes happens with a new release of dies from some manufacturers, (Spellbinders & Tonic are two which spring to mind firstly)
C&C tv manufacturers and suppliers strike a deal where they have exclusive rights to be the only outlet to sell an item for a period of time, usually 30, 60 or 90 days, once that period ends those items then become available to ourselves and other retailers too.

Quite often we are unable to find any information from Manufacturers, suppliers or anyone else, other than C&C tv about the dies.

So, if you see it on there, and it's not on our site, there is a really good chance it's an exclusive item for a while, but once that's over, we will be on to it as soon as we can, and buy as many as we can, and sit back feeling smug because I can guarantee that we will be cheaper, and of course we have free delivery on everything too.

Hark, a Monday morning shuffles into view...

Hope you've all had a great weekend, and enjoying this rather glorious weather we've having, well nice weather

Couple of updates for the new shop and web site:

- The shop refurbishment is almost complete (Yay) the new carpet has been laid, the paint is drying, we're sorting the new design work out for shop sign, notepaper and so on

- The new web site has been delayed for lots of reasons, we keep snatching time to work on ideas, design, functions of the new site, it will happen :)

- The shopping list of new things to put in the shop is growing at an alarming rate, lost of new and exciting things coming in

- Looking forward to the new releases coming up over the next few weeks, Spellbinders, Tonic, etc

- Still waiting to hear about Spellbinders Embossing folder release (Still no firm date from them unfortunately)

- Coffee intake is increasing trying to get everything done

Back to it, have a great day and enjoy the rest of your week :)

Eid Mubarak

Eid Mubarak, a time to celebrate.

Hope you all have a great Eid with your family and friends :)