Distress and Mica workshop

During this very busy workshop we used a number of techniques combining Distress inks and mica pigments. Everyone managed to complete two cards and the third was almost finished, just needed some cutting and mounting. We didn't have time for photos but here are the cards we made. 

Thanks you ladies for a lovely morning. 

All very different using a variety of stamps. Hope you like them. 

Lynne x

Just Cards Workshop...

Thank you for a lovely afternoon crafting ladies.  There was a lot of cutting involved but we ended up with three lovely cards suitable for many different occasions. Sx

'Cards To Die For' workshop with Karen...

There are still a few places left on this workshop on Thursday 20th March with our Sizzix expert Karen. Take a look at the lovely cards you could be making with her...

Sneaky peaks...

Here are a few photos of some up and coming workshops here in the Barn.  Not the whole picture of course!  That would be spoiling things!  The finished items are in the shop now so you can take a better look.

This is one of the cards we will be making in the 'Just Cards' workshop on Wednesday 19th March, 1pm-3:30pm.  We will be using a beautiful stamp from Stampendous & inking & spritzing our own background.

This workshop is 'A Cupboard for your Keys' on Saturday 29th March, 10:00am-3:30pm.  This is a mixed media class where we will be using Fresco Paints, inks, waxes,  glossy accents & some stunning Marion Smith papers. 

If you wish to book any of our workshops or would like further information or advice on which one would be most suited to you then please do not hesitate to give us a call on 01206 211099. 

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Sue x

Exciting updates

Got a few updates to share with you. Lots of new exciting products in store. JOFY stamps, masks and special edition Fresco paints. Lynne Perrella stamps, Darcy stamps, Lin Brown stamps, masks and her own collection of Fresco paints. Creative expressions Gltter pastes have been very popular since they arrived on our shelves and we also have Spectrum noir pens to tempt you. Lots more expected soon. 

Some recent workshop pictures: 

Yesterday's box workshop. A great bunch of ladies joined me to make this box and we even had time to make a mini book to match. 

The beautiful Graphic 45 Couture collection was used to decorate this configuration box and Botanical Tea to construct and decorate this Book Card. 

We have a beautiful display of By the Sea makes and Natalie has worked her magic with the Craftwork Cards collections. New one has just arrived!

Sorry for the long post but we have a lot to share!!!

Don't forget to check the website for workshops. March is filling up fast and Aprils will be available in the next couple of days. 

Hope to see you soon in store. 

Lx

Book box workshop

Today's workshop was very exciting. We used my favourite G45 papers to make our book box card. I think everyone enjoyed it and I know they all fell in love with the papers!!!! We had quite a leisurely start to the morning, then a few anxious moments as we constructed the concertina section! But I must say how well everyone managed quite a fiddly bit. Really need 2 pairs of hands at this point! Once that part was done it was time to play! Cutting into the beautiful papers, deciding which designs to use, and lots of fussy cutting. But it was worth all the hard work and everyone went home happy. 

Some pictures below of the almost finished boxes. 

Thank you ladies for a lovely day. 

Lx

Making notes...

Here are some photographs of a cute little notebook I made yesterday.  I used some of the new JOFY stamps (JOFY22, JOFY24 & JM33) & some of the beautiful new Fresco Paints from PaperArtsy.   We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of them in The Barn - any day now hopefully!   I really enjoyed this little mini project & so useful too! The alphabet is from Creative Expressions (Vintage by Sam Poole).  Hope you like it.  Sx