Sunday 3 June 2012

Father's Day Card Class

Saturday, 9 June 2012 from 14:30 till 17:00


Join me to make two Father's Day cards - If you only need one then the other could be a Birthday card - or any other occasion of your choice - on the other hand if you are lucky enough to need three - then that wouldn't be a problem either.


Price is £5.00 for two Male Cards and it includes all refreshments while you are here, and everything you will need to make the two cards.


I would love you to join me so get in touch quick.  Spaces are filling up fast, I only have two spots left.  Quickest way to get a spot leave me a message on the events page in Facebook by following this link :  http://www.facebook.com/events/445280938817390/


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Doing it again!!!!

Stampin' Up is just amazing!!!   They are doing it yet again!!  So much free stuff - and all for our wonderful hostesses and customers - First this one



During the month of June, you get an extra £30 FREE products when you host a party to the value of £325 that celebrates your and your friends' creativity.  With the new Summer Mini Catalogue, it is the best time to party!!


Then another 



During June you get one FREE package of Stampin' Up's Designer Series Paper (value £9.95) when you buy three packs - there is a wide variety of designs and colours to choose from - both from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue and the New 2012 Summer Mini Catalogue!  To see the exact variety on offer please click this link.



Isn't it just wonderful?


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Wednesday 30 May 2012

Open today!!!


Simosihle Crafts - now part of The Rooms, Brackley!!!

Phew!!!!  I am beat!!  Boy have I been busy!!!  I realized last night that I needed a sign as part of my display and decided to make one with an old frame I once bought in a local charity shop for £1.50 - bargain!!!  This girl loves a bargain.  A piece of card, some Designer Series Paper, a few punches, baker's twine, buttons and adhesives (all Stampin' Up products) and VOILA!!!!!  I have a new sign.


What an amazing and proud day for me.  I have my three shelves stacked with all my cards and gift boxes for sale in the new The Rooms, which forms part of SweetRoo's in our local town, Brackley.   The owner of the shop decided to have a few 'mum-preneurs' as part of the back rooms (hence The Rooms) of her old fashioned and well established sweet shop.  I loved the idea and jumped for joy when I was given the go ahead to be part of it.

I've made a few gift boxes each with a matching little card and envelope.  They are ideal to fill with a gift of your choice or even some of the lovely (I can't stop chewing) sweets chosen from the front of the shop as a gift for that someone special.  On the same shelf I am showing a few of the Stampin' Up Products having a set of stamps, one in wood and one in clear, a stamp pad and a few Stampin' Up Marker pens (purely for display)


Other than my new sign I made last night the next shelf I dedicated to the all important Father's Day that is just around the corner.  There are a few on display for people to pick straight off the shelf the others in the basket below.  I love sitting down to make cards and love to hear the comments from people when they realise how much thought has gone into making each and every one of them.

I will change this shelf in a few weeks (when Father's Day has gone) with a dedication to our lovely teachers.  I will have Thank You cards and other 3D items there for the kids to give something to their teacher, as we are fast approaching the end of our school year.


Then, finally on the bottom shelf I have two baskets with cards with the following themes:  Birthday Male, Birthday Female, Birthday Kids,  Any Occasion (and they really are good for anything) Sympathy, Thank You and more Father's Day cards.  I'm sure it won't be long before these two baskets are filled to the brim.  I just cannot stop myself.  Any idea becomes a card.

I hope you enjoyed reading about my new venture and come back soon, as I will be back with soooo much more in the coming weeks.....I'm not saying a word!!!! :-)

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Sunday 20 May 2012

The Rooms - A New Venture for my Business

I have some very exciting news!!!!


During the month of June, The Rooms, Brackley will open its doors and Simosihle Crafts will be part of it.....How exciting is that?



'The Room's, Brackley incorporates several local businesses including SweetRoo's and Simply Kids and several local 'mumpreneurs' such as Twisted Willow, French Fancy, Olive Tree, Simosihle Crafts and Miney-Moo Makes.  A real Aladdin's Cave.........'


This gives me the chance to have some of my hand made cards and 3D items available for sale to the public direct.  I will be using Stampin' Up products to showcase what I have available.


I will obviously also continue to do the parties/workshops and classes as that is my passion and where I get creative.


So here's to me and this new venture, fingers crossed everyone!!!


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