Winter 2010 Classes Announced!

We have lots of lovely Christmas products in store, including die cut decoupage, toppers from Kanban, the Kars X-mas collection, Creatables (for use in your Cuttlebug), stamp collections from Hobby Art and Kanban as well as the ‘Jovial’ paper range from my favourite – Basic Grey. We also have more goodies on order most of which are due any day now.

If you are stuck for ideas for what to do with all these lovely things, then why not join us for a class? Not only do you come away with lovely projects but the small groups and relaxed atmosphere makes for a sociable morning or evening too.

Over the next couple of weeks we will be running a variety of classes covering card and jewellery making, scrapbooking as well as some Christmas workshops. Check out our new class list for details. We will start taking bookings for these on

Saturday 9^th October 2010 at 9.30am*

For more information and a list of the classes please click on the classes link above.

A look Back at the September Scrapbook Page

We had a wonderful time in our Scrapbooking Classes in September.

The Layout below used Bazzill textured card, Basic Grey Paper from the Cappella, Kioshi and June Bug ranges.

The ribbon is 7mm Satin ribbon.

The border was created with a Martha Stewart Doily Punch and paper.

Our Aperture was made using the Spellbinders Nestability Scalloped Circle.

We used a Craft Time Paper flower with a Brad from Paper Mania to embellish the corner of the frame.



The video shows three different colour versions of the layout.

All that is needed to finish the Layout is your photo.

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Please let us know if you like our new video by leaving a comment below.

April scrapbooking layout

Here is one of the colour ways for this months scrapbooking layout.

There are a few places now no places available for this class on Thursday 6th May, morning and evening.

There are however a some kits of these lovely double page layouts available.

Please call us on 028 70354343 to book your kit.

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Sara has designed four colour ways of this layout.

Jewellery samples for you to see...

Barbara C has been busy designing and making up jewellery samples. Look at what you could make with us some of the jewellery classes in May/June.

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If you would like to sign up for any of these classes please check the current classes list for more information

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Each of these lovely items of jewellery are samples of what you will be making. You will be able to choose your own colours for each class from the range of beads and findings available in the shop.

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As always we love to hear your comments, so please sign in and tell us what you think of these wonderful pieces of jewellery designed by Barbara C.

Newsletter and Class list out now!

May Newsletter

Hello Crafters,

Firstly, I’d like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who came to our Demo day and helped make it such a great day. Our very own Sarah Boorman was demonstrating the Cuttlebug using Nestabilities, which we are now stocking, and the embossing folders from Provo Craft, while Mina Hartley showed us how to get perfect results using the NEW colours of Distress Inks along with the latest stamp designs from Magnolia (the arrival of which we are eagerly awaiting!).

Barbara and Norma both ran some fabulous Make and Takes which saw several of you going home with a lovely card and a pair of earrings! Dianes’ home baking also helped us raise another £32 for Marie Curie, a cause very close to mine and Richards hearts.

The new class list is available here. We will start taking bookings for these on

Saturday 1^st May at 9.30 am

As usual you can book for as many or as few classes as you wish. Bookings can be made in person at the shop or by telephone (028 70354343) – unfortunately we are unable to take bookings by e-mail at this time. Once again we will be asking for payment in advance as this enables us to make the best use of our waiting lists, but anyone giving us 72hours notice of a cancellation will be entitled to a full refund.

We have had a lot of deliveries since the last Newsletter and so there are lots of new goodies in store! We have re stocked all of our beads from Viking Loom and also added some of their new colour mixes. We’ve also bought some gorgeous Two-Tone Papillon and 4mm Rocailles which Barbara has used in the Multi strand necklace (see class details overleaf) as well as some great value Jewellery Kits. These kits are perfect for beginners as well as making a lovely gift. Retailing at just £14.99, they contain everything you need to make a pretty necklace including instructions, beads, findings and even a pair of pliers!

We’ve two new ranges of paper from Basic Grey, Kioshi and Green at Heart, and are expecting two more (Cappella and Max & Whiskers)within the next couple of weeks.

The Lace Doily punch from Martha Stewart is back in stock, although we are still waiting for some of the other designs to come in.

For the stampers amongst you we have a limited amount of great acrylic stamp sets in, with designs from Nellie Snellen and Kitty de Wolf. With prices starting from just £1.50 you could pick yourself up a real bargain.

If you are short of ideas and unable to make classes then you may be interested in the latest Creativity Magazine. Packed full of ideas and with a free CD it is well worth the £2.50 cover price.

Oh, and don’t forget, our next Second Saturday Special is on Saturday 8^th May.

I think that is most things for now.

I hope to see you soon, but until then happy crafting!

Sara

A Year In Cards Part IV

Installment Four in Sarah B's 'A Year in Cards'.

Another beautiful set of cards to be used throughout the year.

Please leave us your comment about the cards (just click the comment link below)

A Year In Cards Part III

Here is the Third installment from Sarah B's 'A Year in Cards' Set...

As always please leave a comment and let us know what you think of the cards.

A Year In Cards, Part II...

Here's a peek at the cards from this weeks 'A Year In Cards' class.

Please leave a comment below and tell us what you think.

As with 'A Year in Cards' Part I the cards were designed by Sarah B!!!

A Year In Cards, Part I...

...Its that time of year again and Sarah has produced cards to see you through the year.

Here are the first batch for you to see.

Please leave a comment and tell us what you think...

Quick and Easy Cards...

...here are the cards from our Class Last week.











These cards are quick and simple to make for those occasions that just crop up on you!!!

Upcoming Classes...

Just a quck List of the Classes and Workshops that are coming up over the next few weeks:

Check Dates and call us for availability. Remember we operate a waiting list if the class is fully booked!

Crop

Ideal for beginners or experienced scrapbookers, these sociable evenings are all about
working on your own scrapbook pages whilst having help on hand for ideas, advice on colour
and the use of our equipment should you need it.

Quick and Easy Cards
In this class, you'll create several simple cards designed for when you need a beautiful card
quickly.

Sarah's Year in Cards
This six week series is a repeat of last years course where Sarah Boorman will be guiding us
through making a year in cards. From Birth to With Sympathy and everything in between
including Birthday, Anniversary, New Home and Congratulations, these classes, with three
different cards each week, should cover every card you might ever you need to send.

February Scrapbooking
Once again you'll be creating a 12 x 12 double page scrapbook layout.

Wedding Invitations
If you are thinking of making your own wedding stationary – then this class is perfect for
you. We will guide you through various techniques and designs to show you how to get a
professional finish without breaking the bank

One for the Ladies
The cards that you'll be making in this class have been designed with a distinctly feminine
theme.

Gentleman Caller
If you struggle with card ideas for men, then this is the class for you. These cards are
designed with a distinctly masculine theme.

More Than Words
In this all day workshop we will be making cards covering a range of occasions where
expressing the thought or sentiment is key.

Cricut Cards
You don't have to have the machine to enjoy this class. We'll be making some fabulous cards
using various shapes cut using the Cricut machine

March  Scrapbooking

Once again you'll be creating a 12 x 12 double page scrapbook layout.
Fabulous Flowers
Barbara shows us how to make this fantastic, contemporary flower necklace using colourful
pre-knitted wire.

I Felt That!
This class concentrates on using a combination of felt beads and flowers with chain to make
a chunky, fashionable necklace.

Beaded Candle
In this class you will create a stunning decorative candle ideal to use as a centre piece for a
wedding table, to give as a pretty gift or indeed to brighten up your own home now that
Christmas decorations have been put away.

Crocheted Cuff
Once you have mastered crocheting with wire and beads, take it one step further. In this
class you will create a beautiful beaded cuff which can be chunky or delicate according to
your own taste.

Bridal Workshop
In this all day workshop Barbara will be showing you how to work with wire, crystals and
pearls to create a pretty hair comb and stunning tiara. Ideal for that special day.

Button Up!
So many of you loved making the button necklace that Barbara designed a bracelet, earrings
and ring to compliment it, so why not come along  and complete the set.

Newsletter January 2010

Hello Crafters,

Happy New Year to you all! I look forward to seeing you all now that the worst of the weather seems to be cleared and the pavements are no longer like a skating rink!

Overleaf is a list of classes and workshops that are coming up in February and March. We will start taking bookings for these on :

Saturday 23^rd January at 9.30 am

As usual you can book for as many or as few classes as you wish. Bookings can be made in person at the shop or by telephone (028 70354343) - unfortunately we are unable to take bookings by e-mail at this time. Once again we will be asking for payment in advance as this enables us to make the best use of our waiting lists, but anyone giving us 72hours notice of a cancellation will be entitled to a full refund.

Just arrived in store are the two new ranges of 12 x 12 paper from Basic Grey- Origins (lovely vintage prints in greens, browns, and yellows) and Sugar Rush ( a pretty mixture of pinks and blues).

I've also ordered 3 new paper ranges from Graphic 45 and 'Flutter' from Making Memories. Both are due in at the beginning of February.

We continue to add to our range of Cricut Cartridges that are available to hire- at a cost of £5 per week. If you own a Cricut Machine you may wish to make use of this service which allows you to get more from your machine without the expense of buying lots of different cartridges.

I have two new contacts for Jewellery making supplies and we will be expanding our range of beads and findings over the next couple of months, so do keep an eye out for those.

Our Second Saturday Specials provided some of you with great savings on Card, Jewellery making and Scrapbooking supplies in 2009 and we aim to continue this into 2010. The next one will be on the 13^th February.

But remember- you have to come into the shop to find which fantastic offer we have on!

I think that is most things for now.

I hope to see you soon, but until then happy crafting!

Sara

For further information and updates please visit www.craftersandco.com

Jewellery Week

Just a quick Note to let you know that there are a few places for some of our classes in Jewellery Week:

Funky Chunky Necklace- 23rd November at 7pm


Crystal Pendant - using thirty Swarovski Crystals.
Tuesday 24th November 7pm.

Crystal Ball Earrings and Crystal Ring
Using nearly 100 Swarovski Crystals this sparkly combination is the perfect set for the up coming party season!

Wednesday 25th November 7.00pm
Floating Multi Strand Necklace -Thursday 26th November 7pm

For More information about the classes please click here, or ring 028 70354343 for availability.

July Scrapbooking Workshops

Here are the three layouts from our July Scrapbooking Class.









There are still some places available for the August and September Scrapbooking Workshops.
Please email or phone us for more information.

A Year in Cards. Part III

The Last 4 cards from Sarah's Class, 'A Year In Cards'.

If you didn't make it to the last class don't worry it will be repeated in the Autumn. Look out for information in the next Newsletter in July!!!

Year in Cards Part II

More cards from Sarah's Class 'A Year in Cards'





More cards from this class in Part III...

A Year in Cards Part I

Here are some samples from Sarah's 'Year in Cards' Class.








more to come...

Feminine Cards from last weeks Class.

Here are the Cards from last weeks Feminine Cards Class.















Please leave your comment and questions below.