SHOP OPENING

Hi there seems to be some confusion about opening at the shop. Although we are around at the shop getting it moved and doing what needs to be done ( fitting sinks,cupboards,classroom etc) We CANT open until SAT 2nd JAN as we still have to wait for the plumber to Fit Sink,and the Window and door at the Classroom end have to be changed.

THE PHONE HAS NOW BEEN MOVED TO NEW SHOP so if you do want to see me about anything until saturday phone first as Im also sorting out Hospital things with LEWIS my youngest, we are at the hospital again today for pre-assessment and he goes in on Monday 4th for operation. Teresa is kindly working for me on monday and taking our first class.

I will be at shop tidying up on WEDS, THURS FRI various times. Thanks SUE

SNOW

MERRY CHRISTMAS and a very HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our friends and Customers.

The Kabins are up Woodstained, Slatwall is up, Floors are now laminated and the electric is going in Today,
We have moved the Classroom over ready for the the NEW YEARS LESSONS and I must say it is cozy and warm in there much more comfortable.

The Shop Closes Tuesday 22nd and we will be moving it over to the new Kabin asap We will be around just after Christmas as there is LOTS of work to do but it will definately be worth it. 2010 should be much better for us as the New Crafts are arriving and their Kabins open on 2nd JAN so we should see more people in and around the Garden Centre, A lot of their customers have already visited and asked for Class Workshops ,so heres hoping!!! Also the JAN,FEB,MARCH lessons are printed including, SCRAPBOOK CROPS,
so Please pick your Lists up and Book early Booking starts today at 11am. If you want a class list and cant get in phone me and Ill post one out.

Our new CLASSROOM and Shop are the biggest on the site and situated next to the toilets and NU-STYLE SPA's.

Thanks to everyone for your past support and to all my SPECIAL FRIENDS (you know who you are)

SUE,KRIS,CHRIS,TERESA,BRENDA,

(new tutors have shown an interest in joing us next year!! WATCH THIS SPACE for up to date info)

NEWS

The Kabins are now up and yesterday 2 of my Sons Kris and Lewis plus myself spent the day Woodstaining them (ache ache)
The 2 doors,other window and the floor bases are being finished on Monday so that we can then lay the Laminate floors and fit the units and build slatwall again..

We are open up until 22nd December at 4pm then

Re-open in new Kabins 2nd Jan 2010 with a 10% Sale Weekend

The other KRAFT KABINS will also be open on 2nd JAN 2010 What a Great start to the new year eh?

CLASS LISTS BEING PRINTED AND ALL CLASSES HELD AT SHOP ARE TO BE PAID FOR AT TIME OF BOOKING OR WITHIN 48HOURS IF BOOKED BY PHONE THANKS

NEW KABINS AND CRAFTS

More Kabins are joining us at View Gardens, We have a Puppet Kabin and a Kabin doing Laura Ashley bits and pieces, Also a Floral,and Bridal Kabin, Great news as the Craft Village is expanding and we should all be open the first week in Jan, Come and support us all as these other ladies are from Watt Tyler and various other units. These are in addition to the Bead Kabin and the Pottery Kabin.


My Kabin will be the first to be erected (Next week!!!!) Cant wait its also the BIGGEST yippee!!

Oh and the REAL XMAS TREES have arrived 100's of them in various sizes (so much better than our previous location)

SPECIAL DEAL

This Weeks Special Deal is on LETRASET PENS we are offering the pens at discount prices for the whole of this week FIRST COME FIRST SERVED Great deals in Store call in now BIG SAVINGS.

LONG AWAITED NEWS

At Last the Permanent premises are confirmed as being on their way and will be up by Christmas Hooray!!!! We officially open the New Kabin on 2nd JAN 2010

There are also more Crafts joining us at View Gardens, A Bead Shop,and Pottery with more to follow, They are moving in Christmas week and opening JAN 2010

The Garden Centre has a lovely Christmas feel at the moment with Lots of Christmas decorations Gifts and Trees in all sizes and colours REAL TREES arriving soon . The Olive Grove Cafe/Restuarant has an Excellent Christmas menu on offer at very reasonable prices.

Nu Style windows and Spa's are celebrating their Birthday so come along and speak to Ken you wont be dissapointed, Excellent people with fantastic knowledge and great Christmas offers!!

I hope this new wave of bad weather doesnt affect you all to much fingers crossed it misses us this time. See you soon More news as it happens on the New Cabin arrival

Sue and Crew

WEATHER

Hi all What terrible weather today I hope the rain and winds havent damaged too much of your homes and gardens, Our fence is taking a bashing at the moment The shop was open today until 2.45pm due to the conditions I sent Teresa home early.

If the weather is the same tommorrow we will not be opening , If in doubt call the shop before making your journey, Thanks Sue

LETRASET PRO MARKERS

Just to say the Full range of pens arrived this morning (SATURDAY) Thats unheard of deliveries at the weekend!!

See you soon Sue

NEW STOCK

Hi what a change in the weather the Winter nights are now rolling in and its time to get those Christmas cards made, Why not come to a class or two for inspiration,chat,socialising and tea/coffee,with at least 3 cards and envelopes as well!!

A Workshop list is available at the shop and I have updated the class list for next week. on the right of this news. Weds evenings are also popular at the Rayleigh Mill all welcome ask for more details.

We have the ENTIRE range of Letraset Promarkers including the Gold/Silver Metallics due in early next week, as the entire stock we had in last time sold out in 10 days then if you need a particular colour to complete your set please phone and we will reserve it for you.

There are now 148 pens in the range selling at £1.99 each and the Silver and Gold sell at £2.12

We may be able to offer special deals on the full range of 148/150 pens Or just the Original 92 Colours or option 2 the 56 New Colours Ask Sue for Info.

The Shop is now closing at 4.30pm weekdays and Saturdays in the Winter months and 4pm as Normal on Sunday's CLOSED WEDS.

NEW OPENING TIMES

Please note as the Garden Centre is closing at 5pm now we will be closing at 4.30pm for the Winter.

Also the Card Club at Stanford le Hope will not be on until after Christmas as the Venue had inadequate lighting we will be re-allocating this class to Corringham Hall as from Jan 2010
Many thanks Sue,

CLASSES AT THE SHOP this week

See list opposite

CLASSES

Hi I have added this weeks classes to the left hand side of this blog (hope this helps)

We have a GREAT deal on Brads,Fastenings and Snaps which should retail at £3.99 NOW AVAILABLE FOR JUST 99p pack.

Peel offs at 50p each, PRO MARKERS new colours are in and 50 sheets of white 240grm card for £5.00 making it 10p a sheet.

We are starting a Christmas Raffle which includes a Drink and chocolate hamper ,Gift vouchers for the shop and a 3rd prize to be confirmed. Monies will go to The Autism Society (my 4year old Grandson has full Autism luckily his twin sister hasnt!)

Many thanks Sue

STAMP CLASS

Hi again,

We have a USE MY STAMPS CLASS at the shop tuesday 20th october at 12noon till 2pm cost £5 that includes use of my stamps inks etc you provide the cardstock/paper or purchase from the shop.

Tea/coffee will be provided. also the new Stanford-le-Hope class starts tommorrow 1.30 till 3-30 at EAST THURROCK COMMUNITY CENTRE.

The 2 card classes are on today 10.30 till 12.30 (spaces still available for the coming weeks) and 1.30 till 3.30 (limited spaces on this class) if you want to join in please ring the shop and we will put your name down. thanks Sue

LETRASET PRO MARKERS

Sorry for the delay in news our Internet has been offline since Weds night!!

The Letraset Pro-Markers arrived on THURSDAY the new colours are stunning,Get yours while stocks last the deal finishes on Sunday at 4PM.

If you want this offer at £84 for the 56 pens and cant get to me by Sunday If you telephone me before 4pm Sunday we can go through the options . I still have a few complete sets left but I cannot repeat this offer again.

RAYLEIGH MILL on this weds and classes are available at the shop

CARDMAKING CLASS with me SUE on Monday am and pm
COMPUTER CLASS with Chris on Tuesday am
PERGAMANO CLASS with Brenda Friday all day
STAR CARD CLASS with Teresa, Weekend

WE STILL HAVE SPACES AT THE STANFORD LE HOPE CLASS ON TUESDAYS 1-30 to 3.30
Please phone for more details.

LETRASET PRO MARKERS

GREAT NEWS the 56 NEW Colours are on their way to me and should be at the shop by the weekend.

We have the SPECIAL OFFER of all 56 PENS for £84 making them £1.50 a pen instead of £1.99
ONLY CASH OR CHEQUE DEALS available for this offer Please.


THIS OFFER FINISHES ON SUNDAY 4pm when you can buy the individuals for £1.99 each

HURRY AS THIS OFFER WILL NOT BE REPEATED , ALREADY WE HAVE ORDERS FILLED AND A LIMITED AMOUNT OF SETS LEFT.

New colour charts will also be available Thanks Sue

Classes are filling up for the colouring techniques classes held by myself in October and November,I will show shading,grounding and special effects to make the most of your pens,
Dont miss out book your class now.

RAYLEIGH MILL ON TONIGHT and the New class at STANFORD-LE-HOPE starts Tuesday
For more details phone 01268 571688

CLASSES

COMPUTER CLASS TODAY with Chris is NOW FULL

We are seeing lots of new faces lately due to The Glitz unfortunately now closed and Debbie Nind moving so the Classes are beginning to fill quickly, If you have a Workshop list and want to come to classes Please contact us as soon as possible.

Yesterday at the 2 Sessions of CARD CLUB the Ladies made a Dipinatage Male Christmas Card from the Art Deco 2 Paws and Claws cd. A DL Stamped Christmas card with Santas hat boots and Present,with Glitter Glue and Paper Candy. And a very Feminine Pink and Black Shoes and Bags card with Matching gift card. (All this for £6.50) and free tea /coffee biscuits.
We hold these classes every Monday at the shop places now filling up quickly.

NO RAYLEIGH MILL this week see you there next week

CLASSES

Hi the first class in Stanford is on Tues 20th October at EAST THURROCK COMMUNITY CENTRE. 1.30 till 3.30 we make 3 cards and the cost is £6.50 Please phone to book your place.

We have a few remaining places at the shop on Mondays and 2 places left on Tuesday's Computer Class.

I will be starting a Bring a Buy of Unused and Unwanted craft items when we move into the new shop you just bring what you dont want/need and sell it and buy what you Must Have from the others, a donation to the Autism Trust is all I require Thanks.

LASTLY we have been asked on numerous occasions to re-introduce the Stamp lending Library
(I have over 1800) A deposit will be taken on each stamp lent and a daily charge payable on return we will offer special rates for a weeks hire.

I may do the same with the sizzix/Cuttlebug/and wooden dies at a later date as well as hiring the Cricut cartridges.

The December Class list is now available in the shop Thanks have a good weekend Sue

NEW CLUB

Hi All

I am meeting today with a Commitee who are looking to hiring me their venue for Card Making Classes initially and also Scrapbooking after Christmas.

It will be in the Corringham/Stanford-Le-Hope area on Tues afternoon and possibly Thursday Evenings. They are also getting details regarding local areas that may also be available to me.

THIS DOES NOT AFFECT THE RAYLEIGH MILL which will continue as planned. The Mill have offered us extra days/eves for cardmaking and also the opportunity to hold Scrapbook classes if you are interested please phone the shop on 01268 571688, to book your places.

The Card club at the shop is going well on Mondays we still have a few spaces left on Mon morn 10.30 till 12.30 and are nearly full on Mon aft 1.30 till 3.30 we make 3 cards tea/coffee included. £6.50 Again if you cant make Mondays and would like an alternative day please ring and I will do my best.

If you craft with friends but are running out of space then why not use our classroom, Any craft accomadated,we charge by the hour and provide tea/coffee etc it can be a one off or a regular spot. At present we can sit 8 to 10 people in our temporary place . Once in the new premises up to 14.
LASTLY DONT MISS OUT ON THE PRO-MARKER DEAL or the colouring technique classes.

Rayleigh Mill as usual tonight, See you there thanks SUE

LETRASET PRO MARKERS

Hi all I have spoken to Letraset today and have arranged a deal with them on the new 56 colours
As yet they are still not available as the demand has been so high but we hope to get them within the next 2 weeks or sooner. We can offer the 56 pens to you at the price of £84 making the pens £1.50 each instead of £111.44 and £1.99 a pen .

To qualify for the deal ring the shop and speak to me or call in asap as this is a limited offer from letraset.

DETAILS OF THE LETRASET COLOURING TECHNIQUES CLASS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE SHOP 01268 571688.

CLASSES

Today at 10.30 we have a USE MY STAMPS class where you pay£5 to use my stamps (I have over 1000) and stamp out on the card you either bring or buy from shop this class ends at 1pm

Tommorrow Friday is Pergamano with Brenda this class is FULL however we are starting new classes ask for details

Monday is CARD CLUB 10.30 till 12.30 4 spaces left
1.30 till 3.30 2 spaces left
cost is £6.50 you make 3 cards all materials, tea coffee envs included.

Tuesday 10.30 till 1 ART DECO CARDS these are stunning and not to be missed

ring the shop on 01268 571688 thanks sue

RAYLEIGH MILL on next weds as usual.This class is getting near to full but if you fancy joining us at the Mill 7.30pm till 9.30pm and would like a different night please contact me as we have alternative dates available to us and have started lists.

HI

Just an update the Magazines arrived today in the shop and we have Photoglue and Silicone.
All the decoupage sheets are now 20p each except for the flippin range which is 50p.

The wooden backed rubber stamps are half price too. so come and bag a bargain.

We will be Closed MONDAY AND WEDS next week as I have to take Tayla to the college for an induction and Chris isnt back from Italy until Tuesday and Teresa is back late on Monday from Florida.

We are at the Mill on Weds this week and next week.
This weds we made a tri fold shutter christmas card that the ladies loved, a Lady Gardener card and also a black and white art deco lady.

SAee you soon Sue

SORRY

Hi everyone,

The shop was closed on Sunday as both Teresa and Chris are away on holiday and we had arranged to spend the weekend with my middle son Glen who was 26 sunday and his daughter Sophie who will be 2 in oct. We did put a note on the door and apologies as to be honest what with everything else we had forgotten.

Lewis 15 was in a football tournament on Sunday morning and got a wrist injury and had his chest pains back (thought we had seen the last of those) so had to have yesterday off school and made the most out of being waited on hand and foot Couldnt open the shop as had to wait to hear from G.P. who after hours of waiting said it was to much for him to play 6 matches straight and his body couldnt keep up (he had a irregular heartbeat and a small hole when he was younger).

Anyone who turned up at the shop I'm sorry for any inconvenience but hope you understand.
The Rayleigh Mill is on tommorrow Chris has left her card the Lady Gardener with me and Teresa a Black and White lady card Mine is a Christmas Tri Shutter card.That should keep you busy.Thanks all for bearing with us. See you soon Sue

Hello

Hi everyone

Just a reminder the Rayleigh Mill is Tommorrow night, We are making a DL card using Robert Adams Roses ,A Paper Nation Fisherman, and an Art Deco in an emboseed frame, These cards are repeated at the shop on a monday please book to do them.

Teresa is now in Florida,Chris is off to Italy on Monday and me well sunning it in View Gardens.
It was so hot today and did I feel it whilst packing the car for the Mill tommorrow night (shop closed Tommorrow)

Chris had another computer class today which went really well, and time went by so quickly whilst they made a few cards and added verses etc.

I would like to say a big thank you to a special friend who kindly loaned me some stock she had sitting around at home until I finally get back on track and my photo glue etc turns up. You know who you are and I wont embarrass you . (But a big big thanks its good to know I still have special friends who have also offered help in the shop so I can have a few hours off whilst the girls are away).

Still no sign of the Kabins but I'm told it shouldnt be too long now. Whatever your doing enjoy it and see you soon Sue

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

Morning,

What a beautiful day yesterday was,at View gardens we had live music a bar-b-que , face painting, etc.
we gave all our workshop lists out,and met some very nice people, It was also lovely to catch up on news from our regulars which were eager to see the nicer surroundings we are in.

Thanks again to everyone for your kind wishes and encouragement, (who knows lady luck may read this and help us out a bit more Ive seen so many nice new things that would really help us to suceed)

Bye for now Sue

THANK YOU

Thank you to everyone who sent Good Luck cards they are very much appreciated.Friday saw our First Class in our TEMP classroom the ladies made a Beautiful Pergamano Christmas Card with our qualified teacher Brenda.

I saw many customers and friends who called in to wish us luck, pick up workshop lists and magazines.

Saturday saw a host of new faces eager to find out what was going on,as well as our faithful followers,Thank you for the many laughs you gave us with your news and stories of how you survived without us.

Chris's computer class is FULL this Tuesday and her private ladies class is also FULL.

Teresa is off to FLORIDA later this week, Followed by Chris soon after to ITALY.I hope you both have a great time and come back energetic enough for the big move AGAIN.

THE SHOP IS CLOSED WEDS every week(just a reminder)

Looking forward to being settled in our New Kabins eventually Not looking forward to all the work again(but I keep being reminded it will be worth it in the end )

Whatever your doing have a great weekend Sue

NEWS

THE BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY at View Gardens is going to be entertaining, Live Music, Barbeque,Face Painting, and I think a Bouncy Castle its advertised in the local papers if you fancy a bit of a sing song pop along.

It's Rayleigh Mill Night Tonight WEDS Everyone welcome, just bring a mug and your own tools if you have them. Anyone that is not going to return to the Mill class after the summer can you please phone the shop and let us know,only so we can take in new members, and stay within our numbers for safety and comfort.
IF YOU HAVEN'T been for a while well you are more than welcome to return Once I get this weekend over with I will start putting pictures on of the cards we made.


NO MILL NEXT WEDS and the shop also closed We will be closed on WEDS from now on and open Mondays sorry for the short notice.

The class lists are printed and available All Mags have arrived and we are just waiting for the kabins now!!
WE will be doing a raffle once we open for our Hamper and all monies will go to the Autism society (My Grandson Jake 4 has Autism ) Many thanks once again

MORNING CRAFTERS

Well at least it's slightly cooler today thank goodness.
The Making Cards Mag and Parchment Craft arrived yesterday so if you get it from us I will be around all this week EXCEPT WEDS.

REMEMBER THE KABIN we are in at the moment and the Classroom are TEMPORARY until our new ones eventually arrive(we just couldnt stay closed any longer) and although definately not ideal It is better than nothing.Yes it is smaller than our old shop! No I'm not happy! But I've got to look at the bigger picture

1/ No Dust
2/Better Car Park/Cafe/People and Position
3/No Leaking Roof
4/ No Stealing of Electricity ect
5/THE NEW KABINS look brilliant and we are in prime position (Eventually)

Well thats off my chest now, The Workshop lists are being printed and are up till Christmas
hopefully we will be settled then in our Permanent dwelling.

Teresa is away in Florida in Sept for 2 weeks and Chris is in Italy their holidays lap for a week so again as we have seperate shop and class not many lessons in Sept. The New building is joined so can easily be manned by 1 person if needs be.

We are open 10 till 5 MON, TUES,THUR,FRI,SAT, 10 till 4 SUN, and CLOSED WEDS We are open BANK HOLIDAY monday. Anything else you need to know just ring.

Sorry nearly forgot I have spoken to many of you over the last few weeks and sincerly THANK YOU all for your warm wishes and encouragement It's fantastic to hear we have been truly missed and hope that with luck and willpower we will be able to be back on top as we once were.

Thanks for taking the time to read this Sue, Chris, Teresa

Magazines and Workshop list

Just a short update to inform you the Magazines are being delivered in the next couple of days and the Class list will be available from Thursday .Please bear with us in our temporary surroundings we too are very eager to be in our PERMANENT new Kabins asap. We will update you with any news as soon as we have it.

Enjoy the weather,see you all soon.

Congratulations

Its Official Teresa is going to be a Nan, Dont forget you heard it here first. !!!

Best wishes to them all and Teresa start saving them pennies XX

P.s. Chris is Grandmother to Lucas 6

Me well there's Aaron 14 Liam 13 Jake and Meah (twins)4 and Sophie 2 in October

NEW PHONE NUMBER

The phone number we have been given is 01268 571688.

WE ARE NOT OPEN officially until August Bank Holiday ( However if its out of the box and I'm there you can buy it!) and will initially open in our temporary Kabin until ours are finally ready.

Magazines and orders can be picked up from the shop if I am there please check first to save a wasted journey Opening hours to start are listed on the side of this blog, But telephone incase I am down there sorting bits out on Mondays. We have stated 10am till 5 Tues to Sat except Sundays 10 till 4 Closed Mondays . But as I just mentioned I could be down there on a few Mondays, catching up on bits and getting the Permanent Shop prepared.

The phone line should be live this week.

Rayleigh Mill is on this Weds 19th and next the 26th I will start putting the cards on here that we have done on the Eves and will be repeating in the class on Card craft workshops.

Enjoy the hot weather while it lasts Sue

HI

Just a quick update,I will be down at View Gardens Mon between 11-5 on Monday and Tuesday
To start the Temporary move we will be still aiming to open on the bank holiday weekend and Hope to have a class list available.

Chris and Teresa are feeling much better and looking forward to their holidays, I'm just looking forward to re-opening the shop (it feels like forever).

I beleive the first week of September we will be having a craft club where we make 3 cards(like at the Rayleigh Mill) there will be a 10.30 till 12.30 club and a 1.30 to 3.30 club if your interested please contact me at the temp number or e-mail me the Club is £6.50.

Also Chris is having a Computer class the first week then as a regular class after her hols.

See you all soon Thanks again for your continued support at the Rayleigh Mill, .Sue

P>S> thanks for all the many many offers of help to get us back up and running we are okay on this but may need help to move into the new kabins once they arrive and are ready to occupy THanks again.

So True

SHELL SHOCKED

Morning crafters

Still feeling a bit shell shocked today . I got a phone call Saturday to say the Cabins had met with a hitch and would not be ready by the AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY, (just my luck, 1 step forward 20 back) Something to do with the design!!!

So back to square one, We are setting up temporary premises for the time being so we can get back to doing what we do best Card-making classes and Computers with Chris etc.

Not Good news as our Hallway has boxes of laminate flooring, my sheds all 4 at home are full of shop stuff and the end of my garden has been taken over by fittings (good job its a 150ft long garden)

Well beggars cant be choosers so we have to make the best of it and smile!!Not happy but nothing we can do until the problem is sorted and we can move into our New Cabins.

Shane's not happy as he has booked time off work to move the shop and fit it out ,and cant change the dates,Kris has also arranged his time for the Grand Opening. Never mind I'm told the wait will be worthwhile eventually.We will do our best to accomadate whilst in cramped surroundings and hope you bear with us. Trying to get a workshop list ready too.
Thanks Sue

UPDATE

Hi Sorry no new posts since last week, what with Chris and Teresa unwell Both on Tammyflu!!

Ive not felt good either. Cant stop being sick today and the worst headache I can remember.


Still waiting for cabins and confirmation as to when they are going to be ready.

But The sink has Arrived whoopee!!! And we have got the wooden flooring so now the wait begins,Must say it's been the longest 8 weeks of my life and very costly too!! Hard when your trying to survive on your own,(Maybe the lottery will shine on us).

So the date we have is still the August Bank Holiday Weekend unless you hear otherwise,Please call in around then and support us. See you all soon



Sue, Kris,Chris and Teresa, (oh and Shane he's having a week off to help us get ready ,building counters and laying the laminate flooring etc)

REMINDER

Hi everyone, just to remind you we are NOT at the Mill next Weds 5th August,but return on the 12th,19th,26th.

Last night we made An art deco tri-fold card from the Tabbycat Art Deco cd. A Matt and Layered card using A glittered Peel off Flower,and A Moose in PJ's with decoupaged bunny slippers and bright coloured backing papers from the new Toffee Christmas Special Edition cd.

Teresa wasnt well so it left me and Chris who was also not feeling well,but the Ladies finished their cards and braved the awful weather for a few hours. It doesnt seem like over 3 years since I first started this club with Sharon initially, then Sharon ran it on her own for a while before passing it back to me again, Its nice to see that some of the ladies have been loyal from the very first week,and still come along for the company.

To all the New Ladies I hope you enjoy your Weds with us and continue to support the club for years to come.

Well the Concrete base is now laid and the cabins are arriving early by One Week, so the job of laying flooring and Coating the Cabins in Cuprinol soon begins,It seems like ages, I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

I'll be at the new place on Saturday 12 till 4 if you have anything to collect and we have the August Making Cards £3.75, Parchment craft mag £3.40,and the Creative Cardmaking (cant think offhand but about that price) if you need it, Until the phone line is put in we can only take cash .

Lastly to Chris and Teresa when you read this GET WELL SOON both of you and let me know what classes your doing when you get back from your holidays!!! IM GOING TO WINDOWSILL BAY this year!!!. xx Sue

OPENING DATE

Good News, We Should be open by the August Bank Holiday weekend ,Myself ,Chris and Teresa are looking forward to getting back to some sort of normality,With Both the Girls working hard to get a Workshop Schedule ready ,I'm sure they will both come up with some lovely classes for you to enjoy.

Thank you to the people who leave comments on this blog it is appreciated,and lets us know there is still life out there in Craftland.

Myself and Chris were at View Gardens yesterday for a few hours (sorting through boxes) and were amazed at the amount of people who asked us when we were opening, if we had a class list,and also if we needed staff!! We saw lots of new faces and if this is a taste of whats to come, then Thank you GOD it looks like we could be very busy.

Just something to make you smile...........
As you know I had my Gallbladder and stones removed in June, and what with us then moving at very short notice (4 days) we told as many people as we could that we were re-locating, However I understand that many of our customers have turned up at the Previous address and been concerned we have gone, In Fact Someone Actually went into the Pet Shop and asked if I had DIED!!!

(just to confirm I am ALIVE the op went well and whoever you were I'll buy you a tea/coffee at View gardens for making me smile).

Until next time Keep crafting, keep smiling,keep coming to Rayleigh Mill and Keep the AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY FREE .

Look forward to seeing you all soon Sue

UPDATE

Well 1st day of the school holidays and Lewis bored already,Still only 6 weeks left to go !!!

The Magazines arrived and will be available at the Rayleigh Mill on Weds Night 7.30 till 9.30 also I will be at the new shop tommorrow for a short while.

We are thinking of doing Scrapbooking and Crops when we open in August and would welcome any comments and interest to either e-mail me at Pedigreekittens@btinternet.com or tel temp number on 01375 841240.

Also we are continuing with our Pergamano classes which run once a month on a Friday 10.30 till 4 pm £18 this class is close to Full (two spaces left) until Christmas however we are starting up a second Pergamano/Parchment class .Our Qualified Pergamano Teacher is BRENDA DALEY and she is also PCA Registered, also BRYANNE who has recently qualified is doing private lessons and may well take beginners at the shop starting in September Please contact me for more information on either Brenda or Bryanne's Classes.

We will also be ordering Pergamano items to get you started or keep you up to date with new books,tools,patterns etc .The new classes will start in September,so put your name down so as to avoid dissapointment.

We are also doing classes on Computers for cards, (Run By Chris )

Pro-markers,Stamping,CRICUT cartridges with the opportunity for you to actually use the machine and cartridges,(These classes will be small classes of 2 to 3 to ensure attention to detail and to the pupil). Any Class you may want us to run then please contact me and I will do everything posible to accomodate. We have taken bookings for some classes already and I beleive that our new location will bring in new custom so the classes will book very quickly.

Our Opening hours initially will be 9.00 till 5.30 Mon to Sat and 10.30 till 4.30 Sun.
More details will follow shortly along with Opening date and new telephone number. Many Thanks Sue

NEWS

Making Cards Magazines and Parchment Craft are due to be delivered today so I have to stay in,
I will phone everyone who has them put by so they can be picked up.

Thank you to all our regulars at The Rayleigh Mill last night, you do make me laugh!! You should see your faces when we give you something new to try,(I may start asking Chris to Video it perhaps create and craft could learn from it)

If it wasnt for you ladies we would go bonkers just waiting for the new shop to open,you dont know how frustrating it is to look at packed boxes for weeks on end and not being able to find anything.We have been packed for 2 weeks and 2 days now and still got about 4 more to go.

The original plan was to transfer from shop to shop so there would be a continuation of service, but just goes to show how things change,Never dreamed we wouldnt be able to trade for 6 weeks,But our new Landlord is 100% on the ball and Legitimate to so we know the LONG wait will eventually be worth it. He has been extremely busy levelling our space for the New Shop to go on as well as expanding the garden centre even more,(only wish we had moved when we first got the offer 3 years ago).

Well bye for now I'm off to do the school run for the 29th YEAR I think it must be a Guiness book of records for school runs with YOUR OWN kids and yes Lewis still has a year to go to school so that will make it 30 YEARS as Nikki is 35 next March. Wow beat that.

UPDATE

Hi, Well cant beleive we are halfway through July already,Children break up on Friday,

Only Lewis 15 left now at school,Just 1 more year he wants to go in the RAF as a pilot but his eyesite isnt good enough,So he may do fitness instuctor or engineer in the R.A.F. instead.

Tayla 17 has completed her 1st year Hairdressing which I,m really pleased about,she is doing so well. She has been with her boyfriend Stefan for a year now and they cant bear to be apart aaaah. She is soon of on her holidays with him and his family and is chomping at the bit as its the first away without us.

Glen 26 is still working at the oil refinery whilst trying to get his certificates for Carpentry,then he hopes to move back to Scotland to be near his daughter Sophie,who will be 2 in October.

Kris 31 is still at EON but busy helping us to get ready to move into new shop and decorating for my Daughter Nikki 34

Her twins were 4 in June and about to start school in September, Jake as you may be aware has full blown Autism but Meah hasnt,Nikki also has Arron 14 and Liam 13 so has her hands full.

Well thats the family all mentioned,

Back to the shop. The cabins are being built and the plans look good Martin says we will be open for Bank Holiday, cant wait .The girls and myself are trying to organize classes to start in September and we are still busy at the Mill although we do have a few spaces as some of our ladies are on holiday .

Just thought I would say something so you know I am still around Take care and enjoy the last of the Summer.

I will be posting card sample pictures when I can get my head round it (need to book my first lesson with Chris) computers and photography are her forte. Look forward to seeing you all soon. Sue

VIEW GARDENS UPDATE

Hi All,


Just a note with news updates, The Cabin/s have been ordered and are expected in the next 3-4 weeks, then the electricity,telephone and running water will be going in.

We can then start moving in yippee, I have been told that View gardens have a bar-b-que at end of July, and also Bar-b-ques,Face painting etc on August Bank Hol so that should see a few people down there good for us too.

Chris is also expanding her Computer classes and also she is pushing her Photography service, She does Weddings, Christenings, Proms, Retirements etc she also does the photos set to music on a dvd

Please call me or Chris or visit us at View Gardens for more info.

Lastly, I have heard today that Pulling on the Glitz is closed, PLEASE DO NOT GOSSIP OR GIVE BAD FEELINGS although we havent spoken of late my SINCERE WISHES go to Karen and all her staff at this very sad time, I can relate somewhat as we have been very close ourselves to throwing in the towel this past year. Let us all wish the Staff of Pulling on the Glitz and Karen all the very best for the future after all they were very successful over the last 12 years.

Sue

NEW ADDRESS

Well this is it although we have to wait for our new CABINS to arrive we will be opening at this address in August.
We Will be at the new site next week just sorting through the boxes,as we are having 2 cabins at the moment one for the Classroom and the second for a shop, with the option to expand even further . As we were limited for time nothing was sorted out just packed, now begins the long process of sifting through boxes,Myself ,Chris and Teresa will be there together if your passing say hello.

View Garden Centre
Old Chemsford Road
Rayleigh Wickford
Essex SS11 8SJ


Briefly,from the A127 head as if going to the old shop, but as you go past the Carpenters Arms Roundabout on A1245 it is the massive garden centre on the left before the Rawreth Lane Traffic Lights. Please look at the View Gardens site, the Plants and everything are excellent.

If you go onto the View Garden Website there is a map it is literally 5 mins from old shop
We Will be down the back towards the Spa's , The Speedboats, and Nu-Style Windows who we used to share our unit with and my Son Kris worked for.

At The Garden Centre we are close to the toilets, and there is a new, Very Good Eating place at the entrance to the garden centre. Also a newly laid carpark.

Many thanks to everyone that offered their help in our move ESPECIALLY
CHRIS,BARRY,KRIS,SHANE,TERESA, and all the people who turned up at very short notice with packing boxes, tape guns and transport, More details will be posted soon including the new telephone number and opening times.

NEW CONTACT DETAILS

UNTIL THE NEW SHOP OPENS PLEASE PHONE 01375 841240 for any queries or to order your mags,etc. We do have an answerphone please leave message and contact number and I will return your call asap.


I Will be at the new site as soon as I get the all clear to drive for you to collect any orders, mags and SPECIAL ORDERS You can also collect anything from us at the Mill on Weds Eves 7.30 till 9.30 (EXCEPT 1ST WEDS IN MONTH) But telephone me beforehand so I can take it with me. We hope to re-open in AUGUST,

I will give full details of Address, Opening Hours, etc after Tuesday this week THANKS SUE

BREAKING NEWS

Well where do I begin.........

First of all its my Birthday Today YIPPEE, Thanks to all of you that found the time to make the most beautiful cards ive ever seen,it truly is amazing how you all remember year after year ill treasure them for ever.


Now the BREAKING NEWS, as you are all aware the situation with the (window people and the landlords at the cafe) has not been good for a while now and we looked into locating to alternative premises before Christmas, We have consulted both the landlord and Windows(cant even bear to print their name) about the leaking roof which is affecting the electricity supply to both our units and the windows unit, to no avail,no one is bothered and furthermore the reason they are not bothered is that they are spurring off our electricity supply and not paying for it!!!!

After much telephoning which I really need right now (operation still only last week) the crux of it is they both think its funny that its in my name and the atitude is tough prove it.

The news is we are not going to tollerate this any longer and are moving out on 1st JULY 09.

We have secured new premises which we will post details of very soon and as soon as these are built with RUNNING WATER Yahoo, we will re-open.

Classes this friday 26th still on, Shop open until 4pm Tues next week, I have a couple of Paper stands for sale at £25 each if your interested phone shop, First come first served basis Cash only on these please.

At the moment we are looking to open end AUG beg SEPT and we will be about 5 mins away from where we are now keeping checking back for details.

RAYLEIGH MILL NOT AFFECTED AT ALL!!!!.

Magazines, and orders now in to collect if you come in to the shop for anything else and still want it then phone my home on 01375 841240 we will arrange to get the items to you by phonecall to arrange delivery. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT . If you need to contact us phone the shop until tuesday 4pm

CHRIS AND TERESA will be coming with me to the new premises I value my staff and they are sticking with me a big thanks to them both in what has been awkward times of late.

THANKS

Thanks to everyone who has phoned with Get Well Wishes and Happy Birthday Wishes, It is extremely appreciated , I have made many Sincere friends and customers over the last 5 years.

I hope to return to work as soon as possible and look forward to your continued support. Thanks Sue,

LETRASET/COPIC CLASS update

We are now taking bookings for the colouring class you will receive tuition on the basics of using these pens and we will make 2 Cards you will receive 3 Letraset pens to keep.

This will be an all day class 10.30 till 4pm Please bring lunch. Refreshments provided .

We will be using LETRASET PRO MARKERS on this class

AS MY OPERATION WAS ONLY DONE ON THE 16TH JUNE THIS CLASS WILL HAVE TO BE PUT BACK UNTIL AN ALTERNATIVE DATE CAN BE ARRANGED.
HOPEFULLY AUGUST TIME

Class cost £25 Provisionally booked for the 2nd Weekend in JULY Sat 10.30 till 4pm Sun 10.30 till 4pm a £10 deposit is required at time of booking.

Thanks Sue

LETRASET/COPIC CLASS

I am going on a course on Copic Markers in a few weeks, We will then be offering Demo Days, Classes and Workshops to include Airbrushing These Classes will fill very fast as I already have had interest in them,

If you are interested please put your name down in the shop or by telephoning The Classes are due to commence in June dates to be confirmed.(Due to my Operation)

Thanks Sue

NEW STOCK

We have had LETRASET PRO MARKERS in for a few weeks now, Which are proving extremely popular, Special deals if you order all 92 Colours, these retail at £1.99 each, I have done some samples which you can view when you call in.


FLIPPIN KIDS the latest in the La Pashe range is now in stock, all 20 of them .

CRAFTWORK CARDS We now stock papers,Card Mounts, Card Candy and Bits And Bobs from this Popular Company Deliveries arrived today.

CARD-ENVS-POLYBAGS Have arrived and are available now.

STAMPED IMAGES= perfect for your Copic Pens and The Letraset Markers we have for sale
4 images to a pack 75p

DIE CUTS we will be Die cutting our popular items with effect from Today, If you require anything we havent got round to please order it and we will aim to have it ready in 48 hours.

CLASSES

JUNE-JULY-AUGUST

Just to let you know other than the regular Classes e.g Parchment, Computers, Ladies Club, and Sues Afternoon Classes, There are no classes planned for the above months. However once I have the all clear to return to work we will post the Workshop details.

WE ARE NOT CLOSING contrary to the RUMOURS, However once I have the all clear to return to work after my Hospitalisation we will be looking to re-locate before Christmas. The situation with the leaking roof and rising utility bills and our unhelpful neighbours have made the once happy and successful working location now intollerable. This isnt something taken lightly but with summer almost at an end the position and state of repairs at the shop are only going to get worse.We are sorry to be saying goodbye to Our Friends in Barneys Pet Shop, Aladins Cave ,and the Garden Centre. Chris and Teresa are helping to run the shop and also taking into consideration their other commitments we have limited class time.

HOWEVER if you fancy doing something contact the shop on 01702 233298 and book yourself in Take advantage of doing what you want when it suits you.

OPENING TIMES STILL 10am till 4pm Tues to Saturday at Present.


RAYLEIGH MILL NOT AFFECTED DATES AS USUAL.

card making classes

We have been asked to do a card workshop list
These WORKSHOPS are similar to what we do at RAYLEIGH MILL
They will run from 2 till 4pm
In each workshop you will make 3 cards 2(If more indepth)

These 2 hour workshops will cost £6.50 and £1.00 Raffle all materials included in cost

PLEASE CALL THE SHOP ON 01702 233298 to check availability

Thanks Sue

P.S. The Monday class has 2 Spaces left and is at the shop CRAFTY COCKNEY

RAYLEIGH MILL CLASSES

WEDS 7.30 Till 9.30 WE NOW HAVE A FEW SPACES (DUE TO PEOPLE MOVING TO OTHER CLASSES) JUST TURN UP EXCEPT THE 1ST WEDS IN MONTH

WE ARE NOW EXPANDING OUR DATES AT THE MILL WE CAN OFFER(SUBJECT TO INTEREST)

MON EVES 7.30 TO 9.30. £6.50 PLUS RAFFLE £1.00

TUES EVE 7.30 TILL 9.30 £6.50 PLUS RAFFLE £1.00


IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME DOWN IN THE SHOP OR E-MAIL ME Pedigreekittens@btinternet.com
OR TELEPHONE THE SHOP 01702 233298 THANKS SUE

CLASS LIST

Classes HELD AT THE SHOP CRAFTY COCKNEY



PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 3 YEARS WE HAVE MADE A SMALL INCREASE TO LESSONS HALF DAY £10 FULL DAY £18 UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED