Thank heaven for the weekend...

...it's crafty time!

I thought I would talk embellishments today as I'm in the shop just mooching round and came across some little bargains which I thought you'd like to know about.

One of the big trends with cards at the moment are what we refer to as Accent Pins, some people say hat pins but basically they are pins with a jewelled top to them, largely used with a ribbon tie of some sort they bring a certain amount of glamour and finesse to your cards without being garish.  We currently stock 6 different sorts however are hoping to increase this range as the trend for them continues.

My absolute favourite out of them all is the Pearl Droplet...

To me this one just looks very classic

Below is the Acrylic Crystal

last but by no means least the pink pearl

To view the range of these click here to go to our website

Well I hope you like them and be sure to have a good look around the website as there are things being reduced at various points.

Take Care

Sam xxx



Brrrrrrrrr

.....it feels like the depths of winter again!!

But happy Wednesday anyway peeps, how are you all?

We are back to normal now after exhibiting at the Excalibur Craft Fair at the Motorcycle Museum, Coventry on Saturday just passed.  We had a good day and it was very nice to meet a great bunch of people, traders and customers alike.  For us it's a nice local fair to attend and like I say it was a great day and the majority of people seemed happy with what they saw.  The next one is going to be in April (at my last memory) however as soon as I know more I'll let you know too.

Next up.....the first Bee Crafty Crop of 2011 is on Sunday 6th February with myself, and my goodness there will be cake!!! We have some catching up to do!  Now I may have mentioned before but our crops are very friendly with lots of tea, coffee and cake (we have squash too!) and we try and get a bit of crafting done aswell!!!  There are a couple of spaces left so if you fancy it then get in touch, you can book it HERE and all for the bargain price of £2.50, not only that but when you come to the crop if you spend £20 or more then we refund the Crop fee anyway! 

We have already mentioned it on Facebook today but we have reduced some stamps instore by 50%, this will ultimately come onto the website as and when we can.

So there we go i'll leave it there for now

Take Care

Sam xxx



Wonderful Wonderful .....

.....Wednesday!!!

Afternoon/Evening all.

How the devil are we?  I am great - had a great day at the shop, the sun was shining so can't really ask for more than that. 

We had a lovely lady and her mum in the shop today talking about wedding stationery so I thought that I would give you a bit of info on that and see what other things I can think about along the way.  Here at Bee Crafty we are asked for wedding stationery on a weekly basis, often more than once.  It's the first time that any of your potential guests get a glimpse of your big day and as such needs to be perfect.  Everyone wants something specific for them but as with everything the cost is crucial, doing your wedding stationery with us means you don't have to compromise on either. 

This is the Ivory Linen Collection - you can view the range on our website here we also have samples of the invitations in the shop so if you wanted to have a good look then do pop in. 

I think the thing with this stationery is that it's a great place within your wedding to make savings yet still have the designs that you want.  Also if there is some sort of theme, at whatever level, that you wish to create we will do all we can to facilitate this.

So have a look on the website and if you want a closer look or just to have a chat and work something out.

So just before I go can you tell me what sort of interesting themed weddings have you been to or how was a theme brought to the wedding?  Just comment on this page and let me know.

Take care

Sam xxx

Wet Wednesday, weather perfect for....

crafting inside!!!

Hiya Everyone

How are we all? Well I hope.

Wanted to mention a couple of things today, first up VAT.......yuck!!! As you will probably know the VAT went up in January to 20%, not ideal for anyone so what we've done (because we like you so much) is decided that our prices are staying the same!  We want you guys to still be able to get those great prices and still be able to enjoy crafting without having higher prices in the back of your mind.  So thats that!

Next up, I happened to notice that a box of goodies arrived in the shop

The Confetti Collection from Craftwork Cards

Stunning I would say and there are different elements to it all, very nice indeed, this is cardmaking perfection for me, the die cuts are already cut, the paper is beautifully co-ordinated it's all ready to go......which makes for very quick yet good cardmaking.

You can find the Confetti Collection on the Bee Crafty Website here

I have it on good authority that this isn't a one off either so keep your eyes peeled for something similar coming up soon.

Think i'll leave you mooching around looking at that for now, oh one last thing don't forget the Bee Crafty Challenge Blog, you've got to be in it to win it!

Take Care

Sam xxx



4 days late but still wishing you........

A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

To all our customers, friends and anyone else who would prefer another nametag!

So I hope you all had a wonderful festive season and now as normality returns, so do we.  Today was the "first day back" and it was great.  Old (I don't mean in age!!!) customers are finding us and also some new ones too - as ever this is a move that is supported by the very best customers in the world - YOU!!!

We are just in the process of putting together our workshop list so if there is something that you are particularly looking to do then let us know and by the same means any requests (we've had a few strange one's so don't worry) let us know - we'll do what we can!

So here's a few photo's of the very early stages of us moving for those of you that haven't seen it

So there are some varying views - come and have a look - we hope to see you all soon

Take Care

Sam xxx

7 days, countless boxes, lots of help and........

........We're OPEN!!!!!

Yes thats right tomorrow morning Bee Crafty will be opening the door in a new shop, our opening hours remain the same

9.30am - 5pm.

We need to say an enormous thankyou to EVERYONE who has helped us, supported us and generally seen us through what has been a hard but great move.

Now, I did say we're open - and we are, however it's cash only just now as we don't have a card machine up and running just yet, the very nice BT brigade will be making that a possibility once the phone lines have been connected.

So our New Address is:

11 Smallbrook Business Centre

Waterloo Road

Bidford on Avon

Warwickshire

B50 4JE

We'll get some pictures on soon and again can we just extend our thanks to everyone who has helped us......you guys and girls are the best!!!

See you soon

Sam xxx

Bee Crafty has MOVED!

Yes thats right.........Bee Crafty has MOVED!

Our Blackminster Shop is now closed!!!!

BUT have a NEW gorgeous shop in Bidford on Avon, and I can assure you we working day and night and anytime inbetween to make sure we will be Open in the next few days so keep an eye out on here or http://www.beecrafty.co.uk/  for Bee Crafty Updates or send us an e-mail and we will let you know as soon as we are OPEN!

 

Again thank you so much for being great and supporting us through this time - and can I just say a MASSIVE THANKYOU to the wonderful gang of people helping us with the fetching, carrying packing and any other job we have asked of them.....we really really could not have done it in this time without you!!!

 

On a personal note can I just also add how proud I am to be part of my family.....they are truly the best and I love them dearly.....they are all still hard at work and I got to come home early to put the boys to bed its 8.10pm on a Sunday night and they've been at it since early early morning.....LEGENDS!!!

 

Take Care

 

Sam xxx

This is it....

The last weekend in our Blackminster shop has arrived...

We are open until 5pm and then the big move takes place

What this means for you guys is that until 5pm tomorrow there are still some great bargains to find!!!

There is still 40% off anything Christmas related and the 7 Gypsies products now have a massive 50% off!!!

 The biggest message is really to say thank you to our very loyal customers who are supporting us through this move, and have done through the previous moves also. 

We will keep you as up to date as we can with regards to re-opening, I don't have an exact date as yet, largely because we are unsure of how long it's going to take, the new premises is set out differently so we will have some fun and games making the jigsaw, of putting the shop together, work.

As I say as soon as we know - YOU WILL TOO!!!

Ok well theres lots to do so i'll leave you with all that

Take Care and we'll see you soon

Sam xxx

RE-location RE-location RE-location...

...so the SALE continues!!!

Good evening everyone

Hoping you're all well and keeping warm in the cold snap. 

Soooooo then, as you may have already heard Bee Crafty is on the move.  Within the next 2/3 weeks ...ish we will be moving from our premises in Blackminster to BIDFORD ON AVON!!!!

As a result the BIG CLEARANCE sale is now a RELOCATION sale!!!

It is the perfect time for you to come and grab some bargains and something that we have done year on year is to reduce the Christmas stock NOW!!!

All Christmas related items are currently with a discount of 40% off instore, there are still decoupage, stamps, embellishments and lots more just within this section!

Also reduced are the Wooden Mounted Rubber Stamps currently 25% off.

 We will, as always keep you guys completely up to date with any information we have regarding dates and other moving information.  Everything will be on the website at www.beecrafty.co.uk and also we will come back to you here and tell you whats going on too.

Dont forget to pop over to the challenge blog and post your entries - there are prizes to be won and you've got to be in it to win it!!!

Take care

Sam xxx

Look What We've Been Up To

Good Evening Everyone,

Well last week on the challenge blog I mentioned that Christmas must be here as those Coca Cola trucks are coming, well today I have heard my first Slade and on the telly was a selection of Top 20 Christmas tunes so there is no avoiding it wrap some tinsel around your head put on your worst taste jumper and get in the spirit of the season.

With that in mind Julie and I have been Card Making machines this week completing about 30ish so far, and whilst I have been focusing on Festive lovelies Julie has made some gorgeous more everyday/birthday style cards, this is possibly driven by the fact that her birthday is next week and so her festivity does not start kicking into Christmas gear until after that.

So I will be sharing some of our cards and will try and give you some ideas and if nothing else hope it inspires you to get out your craft stuff and get creative. Craft is a fantastic hobby but I know that most of you (like me) have to try remember that buying it and tidying it isn't all we're supposed to do with our lovely craft supplies so lets get making.

Have fun everyone

Bev x