Christmas Workshops in November & December

Mark your calendars now!!!! We have some awesome workshops coming up in November and December that you do NOT want to miss! They are all aimed at helping you add a little homemade touch to your gift giving this year. You can register by emailing us at thecreativecafe111@gmail.com or by stopping by the shop to see us!

We are also happy to do private workshops for you and your friends (minimum participants of 3, maximum of 5) if you would like to organise a night out with some of your friends or family (or both)!

Do you love giving beautifully wrapped gifts but need some inspiration on how to do it? Each participant will learn how to make and take home a handful of goodies, including:

1. Stamp one cotton drawstring bag and 3 paper bags. 
2. Make 3 gift tags 
3. See how easy it is to make decorative wooden clips 
4. Tassels and pom poms oh my !!! The perfect topper to any box. 

Lots of other supplies will be available to use including stamps, pattern papers, yarn, ribbons, washi tape, paper doilies ect. 
All supplies will be provide in the workshop, as well as beverages.

This course will be offered on: 

Tues, 7 December: Morning (10:00-12:00) / Afternoon (14:00-16:00) 

Cost: CHF 35 (includes all materials and refreshments) 

Join Sandra to create a unique, handmade Advent calendar for someone special in your life! There will be lots of goodies to choose from, including a wide variety of gold & glitter, sacks, clips, stamps and many more little bits and bobs!

This workshop will be offered on the following dates:

Thur., 17 November (time flexible between 9:30 to 17:00) 
Sat., 26 November (10:00-13:00) 

 Cost: CHF 40 per person (includes all materials & refreshments)

If you like to give handmade Christmas cards or add a special, handmade touch to your gifts, this workshop is for you! Julie will help you create four beautifully stamped cards and a few gift tags to jazz up your gifts.

Space is limited to 5 people at a time, so please register by 19 November if you are interested in attending any of the three workshops!

This workshop will be offered on: 

Mo., 21 November (19:00-21:30)

Tues., 22 November (9:30-12:00 / 13:30-16:00)

Sat., 3 December (9:30-12:00 / 13:30-16:00)

Cost: CHF 40 per person (includes all materials & refreshments)

Hope to get creative and crafty with you soon!

What's new in September?

Now that school has started and everyone has settled back into the routine of everyday life (well, sort of...as much as one can with kids, jobs, homes to care for and so on!), it's a good time to share a few new things we have in the shop!

Procopio Jewelry Design 

We have a new selection of repurposed vintage jewelry pieces handmade by Beth Procopio, an amazingly talented young lady who not only makes jewelry, but also sings, paints, draws, knits, etc. etc. etc. (you get the picture!). If you are looking for a unique, special piece of jewelry for an event or wedding, stop by to check out our selection. You can read more about Beth's jewelry design on her website. 

J Blume Bags, Tags & More

Julie has made some adorable little pencil etui bags that are perfect for holding your pens, pencils and items that you need for school, journaling and generally keeping track of all the little bits that tend to get lost in the bottom of your bag. 

She's also put together some cool journaling kits that will soon be available. Sign up for her Creative Journaling workshop on 13 September to embark on a journey to learn more about different kinds of journals and how to find one that works for you! This workshop will be offered every month, so if you are interested and cannot make it in September, you will have other opportunities!

Seize the Stamp

Be sure to stop by to check out all the new stamps, papers and embellishments from Rachel! I can guarantee you will find something you "need" to have for your projects :-)!

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

xx

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Mother's Day is 8 May...

Come see our selection of unique gifts for Mom - lovely lotions, bags, notebooks, cards and more!

Mother's Day is just around the corner - are you ready? We have some lovely items that any mom would appreciate. Choose from our selection of handprinted textiles, jewelry, bio skincare products, stamping and paper products and other handmade products. We look forward to seeing you soon!

We have a wide selection of specialty paper blocks, tin boxes, tags and other bits & bobs.

Pretty spring pillows, bracelets, word blocks and pin cushions

Be my valentine - Free Printable

January has come and gone and it is already the first day of February!! Since February is the month of love, what a better way to start it than by sharing a free printable so you can make your own adorable Valentine's like the ones shown here!

They are super easy to make and you can add either chocolate hearts or paper hearts to your arrow.

Here's what you need:

- Free printable (link here): print out on an A4 sheet of paper (I use a 216 g/m2 grade paper) and cut out just inside the black line (or include the black line if you want to have an outline!)

- Pattern paper of your choice for the background: I cut mine approximately 6 in x 3 in (15.5cm x 7.5cm)

- Hearts - use your imagination here! I used a mix of store bought hearts (IKEA has packs of 36 patterned hearts), some that I punched using the Stampin' Up! heart punch, as well as little chocolate hearts. (Note: this is a great way to use up some of your scrap paper :-)!)

- Twine or ribbon to tie around one side of the Valentine

- Markers or watercolour paints to add a bit of color to the end of your arrow (this is optional)

Cut just inside the black lines on the printable and glue to the pattern paper. Color in the feathery bit on the arrow and then stick on your heart. I stitched the paper hearts to my arrow using my sewing machine to give it a bit more texture and have the arrow fold up on the edges. Use your imagination to jazz it up - glitter glue, textured papers,  and so on! The possibilities are endless!

Here are some more of my finished Valentine's...

If you like these, but don't have time or materials to make them yourself, you can drop by The Creative Café this coming Saturday and make some with me! Check out our workshop here for more information.

Have a great week!
Julie