Marché de Noël

We are still looking for a few extra stalls for December's Christmas market, so please do get in touch if you are interested in holding a stall at Giac's Bar next to the shop. Email: GiacsBar@live.fr or Telephone: 06 43 68 39 34

New Class Timetable!

Thank you to all my new and existing students who have joined me on a weekly basis for fun, laughter and creativity. I have adapted the classes to suite my current ladies and have attached the timetables below. I still have space on my Scrapbooking Class on Tuesday and the Beginners Card Class on Wednesday so do please get in touch if you are interested or would like to find out more.

Tuesday - spaces available

Angie's Scrapbooking Classes

10h30 - 12h00 

Cost - 10€ including refreshments

Welcome to the world of scrapbooking. Each week you will go home with a completed layout and all the tips and techniques, readying you for the journey into Scrapbooking !!! Whether you're a beginner or already addicted to this great craft, come and join my fun class for a morning of creativity and a delicious cup of tea or coffee with new friends.

* Classes take place on a weekly basis *

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Wednesdays - spaces available 

Angie's 'Card Making for Beginners' Course

10h30 - 12h00 

Cost - 10€ including refreshments

Beginners class for all of those budding card makers who are eager to learn the art. Each week you will create a new card using a different technique that will carry on to inspire you once you are at home. All materials and equipment are included so just bring along your imagination. No minimum or maximum attendance required but please do book in advance to avoid disappointment.

* Classes take place on a weekly basis *

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Fridays - Full capacity 

Angie's 'Card Making for Beginners' Course

10h30 - 12h00 

Cost - 10€ including refreshments

Beginners class for all of those budding card makers who are eager to learn the art. Each week you will create a new card using a different technique that will carry on to inspire you once you are at home. All materials and equipment are included so just bring along your imagination. No minimum or maximum attendance required but please do book in advance to avoid disappointment.

* Classes take place on a weekly basis *

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To book any class or course or to receive regular updates from Et Voila about future events, new techniques and products please send an email to: etvoila_creatifs@yahoo.fr

or call Angela on 06 04 01 03 13.

I hope to see you soon!

Ladies Afternoon at The Living Room

 Hi all,

I am pleased to announce that I will participating in the Ladies Afternoon, an afternoon of demonstrations and chat, being held at The Living Room in St Cyr on Thursday 17th November at 14h30.

It is a chance for ladies to get together for a little 'tête à tête' whilst enjoying a refreshing pot of tea with cakes or a well deserved glass of bubbly... go on... spoil yourself.

Entry is free and there is a fun tombola with prizes donated from all the local artisans, so please feel free to bring along a friend or two for an afternoon or fun, creativity and chatter. 

Booking is highly recommended as there are only 30 places for the day, so please contact the Living Room on 05 55 48 92 37 or send an email to the-living-room@orange.fr

I hope to see you all there for some great Christmas inspired demonstrations x

Christmas Is Upon Us!

With just over two months to go (yes just 68 days away), I know that like me, you will all be planning your Christmas card designs and projects already!

So with that in mind I have dedicated an whole area in the shop to Christmas. With four new products already ordered, I will be making another festive order in the next couple of weeks so be sure to pop in and get some inspiration.

1. Cute Robin stamp
2. Lost & Found glitter card
3. Mini Christmas stamps
4. Christmas Tree stamps

Flower Power

We're going flower crazy at Et Voila with a whole new range of petals and styles in store now. With flowers, the possibilities are endless. We have the new Sweet Petites range, from Petaloo, in four different colour combinations: Red & Fuschia, Chartreuse, Blue, and Lavender.

Petaloo also bring us the new Darjeeling flowers which bring real life to your Autumnal card and scrapbooking projects:

Pleated Card Tutorial

1. Cut the length of an A4 piece of card to 28cms.

2. Put a crease at each end of the length of card, at both 4.5cms and 9cms.
3. Fold the left crease which is at 9cms, toward the centre and fold back the crease which is at 4.5cms.
4. Do the same on the right side. Open out flat.
5. Fold the left crease back again at the 9cms mark and bring the left bottom corner up to the the 4.5cm           crease, using a creaser to get a sharp edge, then fold back the opposite way to make it more flexible.
6. Repeat for all 4 corners.
7. Open out and on wrong side push in each of the corner folds so the card concertinas.
8. Using a pretty paper, cut 2 strips 4cms x 20.5cms.
9. Adhere to the 2 front panels leaving the same border all the way round. Cut a contrast paper to 9.5cms x 20.5cms and adhere to the centre of the card again leaving the same border all the way around.
10. I used the forever Friends Decoupage kit ‘pink parfait to layer the bear with flowers as instructed and using double sided foam adhere to the centre of the card.

If you have any technical questions or would like more information don't hesitate to contact me

Journalling Doodle Pages - Free download!

To download these gorgeous Doodle Pages, from Grace Is Overrated, for your own scrap book / journal please follow this link and click on the text underneath the images. The downloads come with colour or plain for your own magic touch.

Have fun... I know I will be doodling for days!

Ange x

Journalling Galore

This week I am exploring the techniques of journalling and doodling. The intricate detail involved usually discourages me from attempting this technique but when you start to give it a try you realise that the messier and haphazard the project; the better the result! So don't be consumed with matching papers, colours and embelishments... let your imagination run free.

I discovered this great blog today which gives you a few starter tips and cheats for making your very own journal. Amy Powers Inspire Co is a great fountain for tips and ideas on all things crafty so dive in and explore all she has to offer.

Coming up... downloadable Journal Pages by Grace Is Overrated!

Digital Scrapbook - Ideas

I love this digital scrapbook idea with buttons, embellished brads and miniature tags it makes for an attractive piece!

1...2...3 Simple Summer Cards

Three super easy and effective Summer Cards brought to you by Lily Pad Cards by InLinkz. The instructor has used products including Tim Holtz Distress Inks and Basic Grey Chipboard letters and Papers in 'Lauderdale' but you can really use any embellishments, papers and stickers that you have in your 'collection'. 

Don't forget! We have a wide variety of new Tim Holtz Distress Inks in-store.

Happy Crafting x

Classes and Events Update

Tuesday 6th September

Angie's Scrapbooking Classes

10h30 - 12h00 

Cost - 10€ including refreshments

Welcome to the world of scrapbooking. Each week you will go home with a completed layout and all the tips and techniques, readying you for the journey into Scrapbooking !!! Whether you're a beginner or already addicted to this great craft, come and join my fun class for a morning of creativity and a delicious cup of tea or coffee with new friends.

* Classes will take place on a weekly basis thereafter *

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Thursday 8th September

Angie's 'Card Making for Beginners' Course

10h30 - 12h00 

Cost - 10€ including refreshments

Beginners class for all of those budding card makers who are eager to learn the art. Each week you will create a new card using a different technique that will carry on to inspire you once you are at home. All materials and equipment are included so just bring along your imagination. No minimum or maximum attendance required but please do book in advance to avoid disappointment.

* Classes will take place on a weekly basis thereafter *

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Monday 26th September

Noël est Arrivé

10h00 - 16h00

Workshops at 11h00 and 14h00 (cost - 5€)

With Christmas on the snowy horizon, why not pop along to Et Voila for a FREE day of festive ideas and demonstrations? If you would like to have a go then join us for one of our workshops to make a festive Christmas card. Just turn up on the day anytime between 10h - 16h for the demonstrations, which are free, but if you would like to join us in a workshop then please reserve a place by either calling me on 06 04 01 03 13, sending an email to etvoila_creatifs@yahoo.fr or pop into the shop.

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To book any class or course or to receive regular updates from Et Voila about future events and new techniques and products please send an email to: etvoila_creatifs@yahoo.fr

or call Angela on 06 04 01 03 13.

I hope to see you soon!

Card Classes at Et Voila have arrived!

Back by popular demand! Thank you all for being so patient during the re-location of Et Voila. Now that the glitter has settled and the embellishments have been made, I can re-commence my tutorial classes once more.

I am going to begin with a beginners card making class on Thursday 8th September from 10.30 - 12pm. The cost is 10 € per person which includes a delicious cup of Lavazza coffee or one of the delicious tea's supplied by Giac's Bar. The classes will be held weekly at the same time and each lesson we will make a card using a different technique. It is up to you how many classes you want to attend, whether it's just one or two or until you progress onto the Intermediate level (my last group of budding crafters attended classes for two years!)

You will learn an exciting new technique or idea each week, and you will be amazed with how far you can take this hobby if you really want to. Whether it's just as a hobby, to make cards for your loved ones or whether you are looking into selling your creations to the public.

There is capacity for 5 people in every class so please do let me know as soon as possible if you would like to attend. I have already secured a few seats at the craft table, so be sure to get in quick! For more details or to book a class please email me at etvoila_creatifs@yahoo.fr

I will also be starting a scrapbooking class in the very near future so please do keep checking the blog for updates on this or feel free to email me for further details. I would love to hear from you and will try to accomodate any particular areas of interest that you may have.

I hope to see you all very soon,


Ange x

Roll up:.. Roll up...

Some lovely new items arrived at the shop today... an assortment of gift wrap, cute shopping bags with different motifs including strawberries, raspberries and brightly coloured macaroons and little pocket diaries for all those crafting rendezvous'.

If you haven't popped by for a little while, do drop in and come see the latest products and displays awaiting you. I am happy to show you demonstrations of any of the products in-store and I now have a new demonstration on display which changes every two weeks.

If you do not have a Cricut machine (or similar) at home but would like to have letters, numbers or shapes cut for a particular project, please pop into the shop and I will help you choose your desired papers, colours and font and cut your shapes for you. Simples.

Ange x

Noel est Arrivé

Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Rainbow of New Colours In-store!

Tim Holtz never fails to impress and he doesn't disappoint with his new range of Distress Inks. Unlike normal stamping inks, the Tim Holtz range can be used to create an authentic aged effect to your crafting projects. Combine stamped images or backgrounds with distressed edges on your cards and / or scrapbook pages for an individual and professional finish.

Paper Roses -Tutorial (my favourite so far!!)

I am so inspired by this fantastic tutorial that I am busying myself with making heaps of paper roses to sprinkle all around the shop. Be sure to pop by for a sneaky look and to see what other delights I have been crafting!

Ange x

'Oodles of Hearts' Garland - Tutorial

This fabulous Heart Garland is the ingenious concept by Onto Baby.

1. For each heart, cut seven strips from thick paper or card stock in the following lengths: 2 * 6.5 inches, 2 * 5.25 inches, 2 * 4.5 inches and 1 * 2 inches. Layer one of each of the three lengths together (the longer length on the outside) and staple the pieces together at the bottom so that the two shorter pieces are facing each other in the middle of the bundle.

2. Then form a heart shape, combining identical strips together, place the 2 inch strip f paper on the middle and staple at the inner point.

3. Once you have enough hearts to form the length of garland you require, punch a hole in the top of the 2 inch strip of paper.

4. String the hearts together, through the punched holes, with thick string or ribbon and make a loop at both ends. Hang using hook nails.

Et Voila!

Gorjuss Products - Just Arrived!

I am so excited about the new products that have just arrived in the post today! First on the shelves are these 'Gorjuss' rubber stamps and decoupage sets by Suzanne Woolcott. Suzanne says: "The images show a deep expression of a somewhat lost childhood in all of us". You can buy your favourite characters from my store today with even more designs coming soon!

1. Clear Rubber Stamp - Flying Above It All        8,75 €

2. 3D Die-cut Decoupage - My secret Place        2,50 €

3. 3D Die-cut Decoupage - Tennis                       4,95 €

4. Clear Rubber Stamp - Little Heart                    8,75 €

Also New In... Mini Lush albums in three fabulous colours (Red, Black and Turquoise)! Each 8x8 album set includes: 2 flocked chipboard covers, 4 chipboard interior pages and 3 rings for binding. These beautiful scrapbook albums are a steal at just 8,65€ each.

Ange x

FREEBIE: Take-out Box Templates

These lovely little take-out box templates, brought to you by Designs by Megan Turnidge, are great for packaging presents such as sweets or gifts for friends and loved ones. Why not give it a go?

Have 'noodles' of fun! x

The Never Ending Card!

If there is one tutorial you must see... make it this one! With it's endless possibilities, and made only from 4 pieces of card, you will be amazed with the end result. Have fun with decorating the base and please do send me your finished designs!

Toffee Mag - great source of creative genius!

New Card Designs

* Please check our Card Designs page for the latest uploads. More to come soon*

Love Ange x

The World of Magnolia

For those of you who have never had the delight of using Magnolia Stamps, let me be the first to introduce you to their exciting and beautiful collection of foam-backed rubber stamps. Magnolia is a company based in Sweden who produce a whole range of Edwin and Tilda stamps. The designs are very intricate and when layered together produce amazing images for cards and scrapbooking alike. I have attached some examples above.

Magnolia now produce a magazine called Magnolia INK and I would recommend anyone to invest in this little gem as the pages are full with ideas and creative layouts to keep any crafter busy for hours! For more information, please visit Magnolia's Website

Love Ange x

Paper Roses Tutorial

Whilst exploring a great little site called Little Light Studio I discovered this great tutorial. It shows you how to make pretty little paper roses to add depth to any project. Use either plain papers or for a more professional look, why not use double sided papers so that you get double the colour effect!

Click this link to see step-by-step instructions. Happy crafting!

Love Ange x

New Stock Just In!

New albums just arrived... 12 x 12 with beautiful flower and bird motifs. Only €18.99 and perfect for personal scrap projects or ideal as a gift. There are also matching papers and embellishments to make your craft project something truly special.

I have some great papers for the boys entitled 'London Rock' with music motifs, Great Britain emblems and lots of funky designs.

Brightly coloured miniature wooden pegs and wooden heart embellishments to make your projects even more individual.

And the piece de resistance... French alphabet and imagery stamps for those times when English words are not sufficient.

I hope to see you soon to share my latest creative makes and design ideas! I'm bursting with ideas to share with you.

Love Ange x

Temporary Closure!

Due to our new bar opening in a matter of days we are unfortunately closed until Saturday 23rd April. We will resume normal hours upon re-opening. All of our creative time has been 'scrapped' as we paint, build and prepare to open the doors to Giac's Music Lounge / Salon de the. However, we have some great new stock arriving in the next fortnight so please keep watching for more details! Love Ange x

Handy Hint # 1

Tim Holtz - Distress Techniques

Tutorial bought to you by Tim Holtz, the great mind behind Distress Inks. Please see his tutorial below for some great ideas for luggage tags...

Les Grande Opening....

Excited and nervous the opening day has arrived at last! My first customer arrived as soon as the door opened and from then on until midday it was a steady stream of customers coming in to see what the new shop had to offer. Many of my previous customers came in over the course of the day and it was nice to see you all and to catch up on what's happening in your world of crafting. Thank you for your support in making my first day memorable.

There will be tutorials coming soon, not all from me but also from well known crafters such as Tim Holtz for those of you who like distress techniques.

Thank you again and I look forward to seeing you all in the near future. Happy crafting!

Ange x

Et Voila...

Literally! The shelves are bursting with rainbow coloured ribbons, sweetie jars of bubblegum buttons, enough flowers to decorate the Arc de Triomphe and everything a crafter could hope to find all under one very pretty roof.

In true 'Bafta' style I just want to say a VERY BIG thank you to everybody who has given up their time, blood, sweat and tears to help me turn my dream into a reality. I couldn't have done it without you!

We are opening the doors at 9am this Saturday... so come down... bring your creative friends... and let your imagination run away with you. We can't wait to see you.

Love Ange x

Finishing Touches...

My sign went up today! Hooray. Everything is finally coming together. It's been four weeks of sanding, painting, re-wiring and stock taking. There were inevitably a few minor 'bumps' in the road... trying to explain my logo designs in French and turning off the water supply to the whole building (thank goodness for our very understanding landlord!) But I am finally ready to open the doors to Et Voila on Saturday 12th March!

I hope to see you there... happy and scrappy x

Further Developments...

Delicious Treats Arriving Daily!

There are boxes-upon-boxes of new stock arriving at Et Voila daily... all waiting to be unwrapped and placed on the shelves for your crafting enjoyment!

1. Beautiful embellishments; perfect for any craft project...

2. Infamous Martha Stewart punches...

3. Colourful 12" by 12" papers...

4. The latest Tim Holtz Distress Inks...

Keep watching for more exciting products coming to Et Voila! We will endeavour to start Scrapping, Cropping, Embellishing and Creating as soon as the shop is up and running. We look forward to sharing our ideas with you shortly!

Ange x

New Products!

Check out some of our delicious scrapping and crafting goodies. Why not come along to our Grand Opening on Saturday 12th March from 9am for all this and much, much more! 15 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, St Junien Town Centre.

Ange x

Grand Opening!

Come down and be the first to see what Et Voila has to offer. With everything a crafter could possibly want from papers, ribbons, embellishments and stamps to scrapbooks, jewellery kits and much more. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ange x

During...

... refurbishment is well under way now. The walls are silky smooth, the lights sparkle and there is an abundance of creative goodies waiting to be placed on the shelves. It is oh-so exciting!

Keep watching for the Big Reveal!

Ange x

Before...

...now the hard work really begins!

We had lots of friendly visitors drop in today. All enquiring about the new 'Anglais' shop in St Junien and wishing us the best of luck. I will keep you updated with the progress : )

News about our Grand Opening coming soon!

Ange x