Spooktastic Creations!!!

Well the crafters of tomorrow were hard at work today creating some great wall/door art this morning, all of the girls worked really hard and their creative juices were overflowing, I had a great morning, only wish every morning could be spent with all these special girls ranging from age 5 to 12, who knows one day one of them might be running Simply Create!

The photos don't do these justice, this headless horseman from Molly comes complete with red poisonous bats and spiders topped up with a cauldron full of poison!!!

Poisonous bats and spiders and skulls and skeletons, check out the funky borders courtesy of the waste left over by the Martha Stewart punch! Fab ideas Kiera x

Best friends Lucy and Emma created the next two plaques, complete with cats with "bat" ties on their scary cats which were attached by wire springs so they jiggle when you open the door, funky 3d bats and loads of sparkle made these just stunning, well done girlies, brilliant ideas might have to borrow them!

How cute is Erin's purple cat with googley eyes? Sparkles spider and swooping scary bats, such a wee tootie but so very happy to just work away and this is totally all her own work, not once did she ask for help!!!

Stephanie blew me away today, so many cool ideas, what you can't see is all of the bones that Stephanie painstakingly 3d'd onto her skeleton and then the fog surrounding her house wasn't quite working out until we came up with ripping up angel hair and wow!!!!

Natalies brilliant ideas, bats on springs, popping out of frames, fog, cauldrons of posion and you might just make out the witch flying over the top of the frame, absolutely superb....

Thank you girls for all of the cool ideas and the super morning, can't wait until the next one now! (Apologies that I was later posting) x

Think everyone will agree that these are all fantastic, look out craft world there's a new generation about to take you by storm!

Brrrrrrr!!!!

It certainly has been cold outside, but maybe it was just getting us all in the mood for the latest arrival in the shop today. Grab you hat and scarf if you fancy some.....

October's Hauntingly Spooky Special Offer!!!!

From Monday 10th Ocotober, we will have an assortment of fabric kits, bargain bags filled with loads of fabric, trimmings and fun! and special bundles along with special prices on the following....
Moda Fabrics all less than half price at £5 per metre and Tilda Fabrics 25% off  per metre.

This offer will only last until the end of October! So don't miss out.....

Confessions of a Bad Blogger!

Apologies for being MIA! There have been a lot of changes over the last month or so in Simply Create and this has taken it's toll on everything, especially the time that should be spent doing all things IT (the one job where even the mountain of ironing looks more attractive)!!! I have also managed a wee break to recharge the batteries so am fully charged and ready to go, once again....

Sorry had to share the Bay of Angels in Nice, aaaah lovely!

So the shop has been transformed by the lovely Lesley and Linda, the workshops are well on their way to being actually prepared before the launch of the list (coming very shortly), we have new tutors and old with loads of new and regular classes to tempt you with along with loads of gorgeous new stock that has been arriving by the box load!

A bevy of beautiful beads have arrived to be followed very shortly by all of the tools and findings you could wish for, and there are two groups of avid beaders which meet every week to learn new techniques, share designs and follow projects with Aileen at their side for advice and guidance, so if you would like to join them then you would be more than welcome!

Kara is back with us, tempting us with all things Stampin' Up!, so if you would like to take a look at the new catalogue you can take a peek in the shop, (and you can always leave an order with me to pass onto her if you like too) or if you would like to sign up for one of her classes you'd best be quick as spaces are filling up quickly! (Dates on the sidebar).

Carole of Floral Finesse has been so busy over the last few weeks with weddings and gorgeous floral arrangements, have managed to treat myself to some gorgeous fresh flowers (well if I don't treat myself then noone else will, sadly)! She always has a gorgeous assortment of flowers every week which prove too hard to resist, so if you are like me and have to treat yourself then pop in on a Thursday or Friday and have a wee look!

Kirsti's canvas class this week was sold out but if you would like to try your hand at using loads of different mediums and get some fab ideas for using up some of your bits and pieces you have left over from other projects, sign up for the next one which is a winter themed canvas and then throughout 2012 we will complete the set with the other seasons so one (or four)not to be missed! Give us a ring to book and if you book all four classes you will receive a 20% discount at the time of booking.

Some of the girls, with their works of art, which all turned out very different but truly gorgeous!

And finally, look out for a new challenge on the blog on Friday, call it an early Christmas present but a gorgeous prize up for grabs, open to everyone, and as an apology for neglecting you all.....

Professional Photographer

So who would like to book a spot to have their child/children's photo taken by the fabulous Catriona of Blue Door Photography on Saturday 10th September????

Telephone 01975564010 to book your time!!!!

Craft Fair & Craftalong Event

Why - In aid of Mistletoe for Cancer in Memory of Angela Kelman nee Harper a dear friend, sadly missed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RG-DqNyLyU&feature=youtube_gdata_player - please watch this and part II of this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FGRmiQa31M

Where - Alford Village Hall, Greystone Road, Alford
When - Saturday 10th September 10:30 am thro' to 3 pm

Details - Are you sitting comfortably?????  Then I will begin.....

So we have the most important Teas, Coffees and home bakes available for a little charge, loads of gorgeous handmade crafts available at numerous tables, a professional photographer to take gorgeous photos of your gorgeous kiddiewinks (booking required) and we have a raffle, tombola, games, all with superb prizes then we have pampering, glitter tatoos and a nail technician all available to make us look a million dollars! To top it all we will be opening for sale tickets to win BIG prizes just in time for (dare I say it) Christmas.

Now if that isn't enough then there is a craft along event running alongside this event where you can come along and knit, sew, scrapbook, make cards, chat whatever rings your bell, tea and coffee on tap and lunch all for £5! (Booking Required - call 01975564010 or email simply-create@btconnect.com), and you can still pop downstairs to shop, lots of games and fun guaranteed and as a special thank you for supporting this worthy cause you will receive a 20% off voucher to use in the shop this will be emailed to you on booking.

So if you would like to come to craft or take a table then phone or email me as soon as possible, or if you would like to pop along to shop, or just have a fly cup and fine piece then see you there.

Happy Monday!!!

Phew, thank you to everyone who popped in to the sale last week it was a great success so loads of room for new stock and dare I say it but we have started to put the Christmas stock out for you to peruse and maybe get organised early this year, I aspire to being organised but don't think it is a possibility!!!!

Carole came back from her holidays last week and was so busy, but she did find time to make this funky little number....

How Cute is this with all the buttons????

And she also made me a gorgeous classy number complete with pearls and silver charms to make my lounge look a million dollars!

New class list is on it's way so stand by your inboxes!!!!