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Bringing you Teddy Bears & Gifts from around the world.

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Rubber Stamps, Beading,

Craft Accessories, Card Making, Scrapbooking

Take a look at our new service "Design a Stamp"

Make your own stamp or order one of the custom stamp designs

ATC's, Name Stamps, Kids Stamps, address stamps etc.,

Click on logo at bottom left for link

Our Reward Scheme is now in place for your online orders

We are now official stockists of Serif's Digital Scrapbook Artist, allowing you to make incredible scrapbooks on your PC!

Our summer opening hours are:

 Monday - Tuesday 10.00a.m - 4.00p.m

Wednesday 9.00a.m - 4.00p.m

Thursday- Friday 9.00a.m - 5.00p.m

Satuday - 9.00a.m - 4.00p.m

Closed Sunday - Sorry!

Our Next Show is

Crafts For All - 1st, 2nd and 3rd October 2010

The University of the West of England (UWE),

 Exhibition and Conference Centre

At The  Frenchay Campus, Bristol

Check out the Crafts For All Website for more details or call in at the store.

 

 

 

 



 

 
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About Us

About Us

Our Story

I returned to my love of crafting following a serious illness which forced me to abandon my career in Sales Management. Having enjoyed the craft of Pyrography (burning designs on wood) for many years, my daughter Wendy rescued our rubber stamps from the attic and I started stamping the images on wood with wonderful results.  This led me in the direction of stamping on anything that stood still!!!

I gained more experience throughout the UK and America, where crafting has an amazing following.  My collection of rubber stamps grew and grew, until my husband said “You have enough here to start your own business!” And so a plan took shape which has evolved over 10 years.

One of my dearest friends and mentor was a South African lady called Audrey, who gave me tremendous inspiration and guidance at the very start of my journey.  Sadly she returned to South Africa and we lost touch but I will always be eternally grateful for her support, training and encouragement.

Today my husband has created a lovely shop for me in the beautiful Saxon town of Cricklade.  We particularly love this area for the scenery, the warmth of the people and the many friends we have made.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Jenni for her wonderful workshops which are always well attended, Michelle for her support in the store and the stunning cards she makes, Ros for her brilliant help at the many craft fairs we attend.  Truly great friendships that can take a lifetime to make.

I cannot forget Howard for creating this lovely shop and putting up with me every time I asked him to change something or add another shelf here and there, my son and daughter for their encouragement and pride in my achievements.

Also a great big thank you to our loyal customers who keep coming back to visit us.

Happy Crafting

Una

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