Tuesday 24 December 2019



What's a better way to kickstart new year than with a SALE!
That’s right, our January sale starts on Thursday 2nd January.
So money you have received over Christmas can be spent very wisely on craft products. What could be better than that? The sale will be running for a limited time so be sure to grab some bargains whilst you have the chance.

SHOP NOW on line and in store from Thursday 2nd January.


Monday 23 December 2019


It’s time for us to say a huge THANK YOU 
to all our customers...

...and to wish everyone
Merry Christmas &
Happy New Year
from all of us here at Grafton Crafts!

We hope your Christmas is as special as you are and we look forward to seeing you all in the New Year
(maybe with some new craft products?).


Thursday 19 December 2019



 Tuesday 24th December       9am–12noon
Christmas Day                        CLOSED
Boxing Day                             CLOSED
Friday 27th December           CLOSED
Saturday 28th December      CLOSED
Sunday 29th  December       CLOSED
Monday 30th December       CLOSED
New Year’s  Eve                     CLOSED
New Year’s Day                     CLOSED
Thursday 2nd January          10am – 3pm

Orders received after 11am on Tuesday 24th December 2019
will be processed on our return from Thursday 2nd January 2020.



 
Thank you to everyone who came
on Wednesday 18th December to the

Christmas Party at Grafton Crafts

We had so much fun: craft project workshop, festive lunch, different games and lots of laughs!



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"Handbags & Gladrags"Workshop details:
Materials: 12" x12" paper sheets: 2 solid and 1 patterned, metal split rings, 0.5m ribbon, velcro fasterners, pearls embelishments, adhesives.
Tools: Sue Wilson die - Australian Collection - Melbourne (C ED8105),
Butterfly die, scissors.

Techniques: Constraucting a bag, die-cutting, embellishments, etc.


Happy Crafting!
XXX

Monday 16 December 2019


*NEW* The Paper Boutique - Blossoms in the Breeze

Take your paper crafting projects to a whole new level with this fantastic Blossoms in the Breeze Collection from The Paper Boutique which contains die-cut toppers, embellishment pad and coloured card, all featuring beautiful floral designs suitable for a variety of occasions.



Thursday 12 December 2019

 
This week at the workshop we made these beautiful cards

“Summer Garden” 
Materials: foundation card in white, pink & blue, The Paper Boutique "Summer Garden" paper and topper pads, 15mm organza ribbon in white, and adhesives. 

Tools: circle punches, score board, scissors, craft knife.

Techniques: creating step-card, matt and layering, embellishment, etc.
  




Happy Crafting!
XXX

Tuesday 10 December 2019

Those of you who need some last minute inspiration for what to buy a fellow crafter, look no further. Please see our suggestions below. CLICK HERE TO SHOP

Saturday 7 December 2019

 
This Saturday we made three festive cards

“Peppermint Forest”



Materials: foundation card in white, pale turquoise, peach, olive green, kraftcard, Peppermint Forest 8x8 paper pad, Candi Peppermint Forest, Distress ink pad in Tattered Rose, embossing powder in white, 15mm organza ribbon in white, diamond frost, and adhesives.

Tools: Perfect medium, Crafts-Too® Merry Christmas die (PCD135), Marianne design® die Car (LR0331), Nellie Snellen® Circle dies, heat gun, Happy Christmas stamp, Quickie glue, and scissors.

Techniques: making an impossible card, die-cutting, heat embossing, matt and layering, embellishing.














Happy Crafting!
XXX


Friday 6 December 2019



*NEW*
We R Memory Keepers 
Waterfall Sleeves

Available in two sizes: 4”x4” and 4”x6”, 20 pieces per pack. 

These clear polypropylene film photo sleeves are brilliant for adding more photos or memorabilia onto a page and creating a great peek-a-boo effect. Can be attached using double sided tape. Acid and PVC free. Archival quality.

Our Price (4”x4”): £5.95
Our Price (4”x6”): £6.90




Thursday 5 December 2019


*NEW* Ciao Bella - Under the Ocean
12”x12” Patterns Paper Pad

This exquisite Patterns Paper pad is full of brilliant marine creatures in a lovely colour pallet.
Ideal for any project or card for people who love seashores & sea life.


Our Price: £8.49


🎄 We are OPEN 🎄
on SATURDAY, 7th DECEMBER
9am - 2pm

🎄
On our last open Saturday in 2019,
we offer 20% OFF on all Christmas craft products in store only, as an extra treat, just to help you save at this expensive time of the year.
There are a few places still available at our “Peppermint Forest” Saturday workshop, so why not book into it now.
XXX


This week at our workshops we made three

Christmas cards
for men









Materials: foundation card in white, buff and sky blue, linen card in red and union blue, Kanban tartan card, Cosmic Shimmer® Opal polish in Red Pearl & Glitter Jewels in Diamond Sprinkles, hemp cord in burgundy and adhesives.

Tools: Marianne Design® die set - Star (COL1360), Nellie Snellen® die Star Frame (SDB054), Sara Davies® die or Crafts Too® - Merry Christmas (S-CX-MD-SEAS) or (PCD135), Sue Wilson® die - Festive Collection - Stardust Background (CED3190), scalloped circle punch.

Techniques: die-cutting, matt and layering, embellishing.

If you would like to join our workshop
please ring us to book your place.

Happy crafting!
XXX




Wednesday 4 December 2019


*NEW* Creativ Mini Glue Gun and Mini Glue Gun Sticks

This great mini glue gun is handy to have in any craft room. It melts glue at 170°C, uses 7mm glue sticks, 2 of which are included in the kit. The electric lead is about 125cm, providing plenty of manoeuvrability.  Ideal for everyday use.
Our Price; £8.99

We have clear glue gun sticks for mini glue guns available in packs of 10. They are suitable for both high and low temperature guns. Stick Diameter: 7mm, Length: 10cm.
Our Price: £2.49

                 SHOP NOW


Monday 2 December 2019




OPEN SATURDAY 7th DECEMBER

This will be our last Saturday opening of the year and as an extra treat we will be having a 20% OFF all Christmas craft products INSTORE ONLY, just to help with the savings at this expensive time of the year. 

We have our “Peppermint Forest” Christmas card workshop on this Saturday, a few places are still available, so why not book in now.

🎄🎅🎄


Friday 29 November 2019



*NEW* Echo Park 12"x12"
Sticker Sheets

These lovely vibrant sticker sheets make light work
of scrapbooking for certain events such as birthdays with  everything you could think of on one sheet.
What could be more convenient than that?
These stickers may be used on cards too. 


     Our Price: £3.35 per sheet.       SHOP NOW 
                      Happy Crafting 
                            xx


Thursday 28 November 2019


This week at our workshops we made this wonderful

"Nature Watch"

 

2020 CALENDAR



Materials: 300gsm white card, foundation card in white, 2020 Calendar tabs, clear embossing powder, perfect medium, Distress ink pads in Frayed Burlap, Peacock Feathers and Stormy Sky, Versifine ink in onyx black, hemp cord and adhesives.



Tools: Woodware stamps: Postal Mix (FRS781), Blooming Nature (FRS782), Nature Watch (FRS788), heat gun and smoothie.
Techniques: constructing a V-shaped calendar stand, stamping, heat embossing, inking & embellishing.



If you would like to join our workshop
please ring us to book your place.

Happy crafting!
XXX

Wednesday 27 November 2019


*NEW* Doodey Peel off Stickers Christmas Verses

Transparent stickers with double embossed engraved Christmas greetings. There are 6 designs per pack which are available in either silver or gold. These can be adhered to many different surfaces so don’t think just cards, why not candles or even bottles. Add that extra touch to a gift this Christmas.


Our Price: £1.99



*NEW* Stamperia Products


We have these brilliant new albums in stock. They come in two different designs with the option of two sizes per design. Each album can be personalized to the Crafters' delight.
Our Price: £7.75 - £12.49 (depending on design and size)



Also new from Stamperia is this beautiful 12”x12” Paper Pack “Wonderland. The pack contain 10 double sided sheets at a 190gr, acid-free.
Our price: £9.99.

Plus we have two new rice paper designs, both would look brilliant on any mixed media project.
Our price: £1.75 each.