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