Graphic 45 at The Crafty Alley Shop

We are delighted to be the first (and only) shop in Ireland to carry the amazing Graphic 45 range. Their 3 new lines and a couple of their older favourites have arrived this week and will be on sale on the website over the next 24 hours.

About Graphic 45!

"Graphic 45 is a name that is synonymous to "vintage powerhouse." Our papers are unique with irresistible texture and imaginative designs. They have the decade-old appeal that is familiar and endearing but also fresh and appealing. Incredible richness in designs is combined with vibrancy in colors. Every collection thrills its users to new heights of charming vintage creativity. And for those who crave contemporary glamour and everlasting panache for flair, Graphic 45 will deliver it all with style! Indeed, Graphic 45 reminds us all that good designs are unchanging and remains constant yesterday, today, and tomorrow. So what about Graphic 45? Graphic 45 is all about you! Are you looking for flamboyant fashionistas, quiet whispers, soft caresses, bold statements, unpredictable whimsies, unique experiences, uncommon treasures, romantic journeys, unmistakable style, delicate baby scents, blushing new bride radiance, Mama's home cooking, lush gardens, glistening ponds, classy correspondence, haute couture photogenic debutants, en vogue times, potpourri of daring designs, jolly St. Nick, handsome penmanship, grandpa's childhood toys, weathered manuscripts, or Wherever your imagination takes you, let Graphic 45 meet you there and inspire you more! So come and find your own voice with Graphic 45's amazing collections of paper."

You can see a quick preview of some of the papers above but you can view the collections in full below. We are carrying their 12x12 paper stacks in the following ranges.

Domestic Goddess
Baby to Bride
A proper Gentleman
Le Romantique
On the Boardwalk

Remember there is now free shipping in Ireland for orders over €50 and otherwise a flat rate of €5. We are also now delighted to be shipping to the UK and rest of Europe for a flat rate of €10 or all order over €150 qualify for free delivery. Visit www.craftyalley.com for more information.

We hope you are excited about the new ranges as we are!

Cathy

New Debbie Bliss Yarns for Spring Season at The Crafty Alley Shop

From Eco Baby to the gorgeous Amalfi yarns - there is something for everybody in our new collections. Available to purchase online from Wed 17th February. Visit www.craftyalley.com

Another New Arrival....

Bring your creations to life with the new Tim Coffey Blossowood Collection from K&Company.

Special intrductory offer of 10% discount only lasts until 28th Feb 2010. Please hurry as stock is already limited.

View here

New Arrival - K&Co Handmade Range

Elements of the fabulous K&Company Handmade have arrived in store! From wood to fabric and the most delectable paper pads you can really transform your crafting projects with this range. You can view the range for sale here on our website!

10% Introductory Price Valid until 28th Feb 2010. Limited Stock.

Album for Alyson

This is the album I did for Alyson as part of the Scraozville Swap. I wrote a little Scrapbooking poem to go with the theme... ha ha...not like me at all! I hope you enjoy the video. Cathy x

Winner of the Blog Candy goes to.......

So guys how I did this because the competition was run between my two blogs was number the comments from the  ttp://www.craftyalley.blogspot.com/ starting at one and then followed with comments on http://www.thescrappyknitter.blogspot.com/ and used the number generator you see below! So the lucky number is

And the lucky winner is...

Gina who said...
Love your blog, just became a follower and will be telling my friends about you.You can find me over at http://lespaidelagina.blogspot.com/ 2010 3:42 AM

Congrats Gina and if you email me your address I will post off the Tim Holtz goodies to you this week!

Thank you so much to everybody who took part and I will spend this week getting to know all of your blogs. I hope to run some more blog candy soon....

Cathy x

Winner of the Blog Candy goes to.......

So guys how I did this because the competition was run between my two blogs was number the comments from the http://www.craftyalley.blogspot.com/ starting at one and then followed with comments on http://www.thescrappyknitter.blogspot.com/ and used the number generator you see below! So the lucky number is

And the lucky winner is...

Gina who said...

Love your blog, just became a follower and will be telling my friends about you.You can find me over at http://lespaidelagina.blogspot.com/ 2010 3:42 AM

Congrats Gina and if you email me your address I will post off the Tim Holtz goodies to you this week!

Thank you so much to everybody who took part and I will spend this week getting to know all of your blogs. I hope to run some more blog candy soon....

Cathy x

Making Memories Vintage Findings Range

Visit www.craftyalley.com or even better call into the shop at

6B Scotts Street
Killarney
Co. Kerry

and see our full collection!

Vintage Findings Just Arrived!

Hi all, we are very excited in the shop today as we unpacked some very very yummy new stock. I will put up some sneak previews and the items will go on the website tomorrow evening so keep an eye out!!!

This is the first lot - Making Memories Vintage findings! I believe we are the first in Ireland to have them so lucky us!!!

More sneak previews to follow......

Cathy x

Blog Candy Giveaway!!

Hi all, I am giving away some blog candy (see below) 

Includes the Tim Holtz and Pizzazzil Papers you see in the picture above which would make a nice addition to any crafters stash!

Hi all, to be in with a chance to win this very cool blog candy all you have to do is the following...

1. Become a follower of this blog or my personal blog (or even better - both!)
2. Leave us a comment on this post
3. Tell your friends and let us know how you told them!
(Maybe a few lines on your blog or facebook page etc.)

I will announce the winner next Sunday evening (7th Feb) and it is open to everybody in Ireland, UK and further afield!

Thanks for your support and Good Luck!

*** This is open to followers of the shop blog http://www.craftyalley.blogspot.com/ and also my personal blog http://www.thescrappyknitter.blogspot.com/ ***

Blog Candy

The Crafty Alley Shop Blog Candy Giveaway



Includes the Tim Holtz and Pizzazzil Papers you see in the picture above which would make a nice addition to any crafters stash!


Hi all, to be in with a chance to win this very cool blog candy all you have to do is the following...


1. Become a follower of this blog or my personal blog (or even better - both!)
2. Leave us a comment on this post
3. Tell your friends and let us know how you told them!
(Maybe a few lines on your blog or facebook page etc.)

I will announce the winner next Sunday evening (7th Feb)!OPen to everybody in Ireland, UK and furter afield!

Oh and if you want to know why we want you to follow us, its becuase in a few weeks we are going to be adding some amazing new products on our brand new website. Plus, we are going to be having regular competitions and giveaways and you will be able to see some of the latest products and techniques right here first! 

Thanks for your support and Good Luck!

*** This is open to followers of the shop blog http://www.craftyalley.blogspot.com/ and also my personal blog http://www.thescrappyknitter.blogspot.com/ ***

Jewellery Making Class.

The next jewellery making class is on February 6th at 12.00pm
You don't need to have any experience, just come along and see how easy it is to make your own accessories!
The cost for the hour is €15.00 - give us a call on 064 66 30800 to book a place.

Butterfly Minibook by Felicia

Hi all,

Well this is a very very special minibook which I received from Felicia who many of you know well. This is the first mini book anyone ever made for me and the book which started of my addicition to minibooks so thanks Felicia! Felicia made this for my birthday back in October.

It is in a beautiful butterfly shape and the wings are filled with beautiful tags, pockets and papers!

A treasure I am sure you will all agree!

You tube link here

Cathy x

Ho Ho Ho swap from Suzie!

Hi All,

This is a collage I created of the beautiful album I got from Suzie as part of the Scrapzville December swap theme - Ho Ho Ho!.

Was really looking forward to sharing it with you all.

Thanks Suzie - it is truely gorgeous!

You Tube Link Here

Cathy xxx

Scrapzville Swap - Flower Power

This is a collage of the album I received from Anne Healy as part of the Scrapzville swap. Anne is a fabulous crafter and also a member of our own craft club in the shop which meets the last Saturday of every month. The papers and embellishments Anne used were so pretty and I totally love it!

Thanks Anne!

You Tube Link Here

Cathy xxx

The Sun is Shining!

Wow - what a totally gorgeous day. The sun is shining and the skies are blue. I am working from home today and I have been trying to get all the boring paperwork done this morning so I can spend the afternoon crafting. I have the two kids here and hubby is working so I am going to take them for a walk so hopefully Martin might sleep for a couple of hours and Caoimhe might do some crafting with me. She is like her Mam - happiest when she is up to her eyes with glue, paper and crafting!

I have got to finish Alyson's album off today / tomorrow and I am very excited about it as I have been EXTRA EXTRA creative on it - all will be revealed soon! I also want to put up slide shows of albums I have recieved from Felicia (My first ever), Ann Healy (My first Scrapzville swap partner) and Suzie my Christmas Scrapzville Swap Partner. The three albums are too gorgeous not to share with you all!

This is going to be a very busy week as I have changed the format of the monthly craft club I hold in the shop every month. I am going to keep that for a seperate post over on the shops blog!

Oh and other excitng news is after all that is that I have just signed up for my first swap over on Life on the Scrapbeach so hope to be meeting some other lovely crafters over there too.

Now - off for some good old fresh Kerry air (and to wear the kids out;-))

Cathy xxx

P.s The pic is of the two new birdhouses I bought - one pink for Caoimhe and one blue for Martin - how cute!

Junior Knitting Classes

This four week course is for National school children who want to learn to knit. It will start on Wednesday 20th January from 4-5pm. The cost for the course is €20.00 per child. Let us know if you would like to book a place - 064 66 30800.

Isabeau Purse

Finally got this purse finished at The Crafty Knit and Stitchers Tuesday meeting last night. This was from a free pattern on http://www.ravelry.com/ and from the designer Sylvie Damey.

Anybody who knows me well - knows I love tiny little handbags and have been known to venture out  for a rare night on the town with my phone, keys, card, cash and lippy in a bag measuring not more than 3"x3". Any more space is just a waste....and hard to find things in after a couple of glasses of vino!

Although the original pattern is knit in a cotton / acrylic mix I could not resist knitting it up in my favourite Artesano Aran. It is so soft to touch and feels quite robust with the lace and moss sections. This was a lovely project to do as it was my first time knitting a lace pattern (front and back panels). The sides and bottoms were knit in a moss stitch and the edgings, a mixture of lace and stockinette. This was also knit using less than a skein! The other challenge which I liked about this pattern was that the joining up was done by single crochet. This gave a nice decorative effect and I'm sure using a contrasting colour would really make it stand out.

I originally lined the bag in a pretty sky blue floral cotton but was not happy with it so I removed the lining and I will reline it when I find a good complimentary fabric.

I think I will experiment with this pattern again in different yarns.

So on to the next project.........

Cathy

P.S. Got the button from the lovely Suzie who recently sent me some lovely bits and pieces as part of our mini book swap. Thanks Suzie - was looking for just the right btto :-)

Scrapzville Minibook Swap - Ho Ho Ho for Suzie

I think this link is working now. Mortified hearing my own voice as it is my first video!

Ho Ho Ho

Christmas Mini Book Swap for Susan as part of www.scrapzville.blogspot.com swap