We are open for 2020

Today is the first day of 2020 for A Place to Create under the new management of Karenina.

Here’s a little introduction to Karenina and how she has ended up here.

My husband Trevor and I arrived in Australia 12 years ago for family reasons. In the past 12 years we have been so lucky to experience living the dream ( with a few curve balls thrown in !)
We have grabbed every opportunity that has come our way and when I decided that at 60 I needed that change, another opportunity arose......and today the 2nd January 2020 I embark on a new adventure. I believe giving it ‘ a fair go’  and being passionate means I will do what it takes to make the business a success. I have stepped into Gayles  shoes and will ensure that A Place to Create remains that wonderful environment where everyone can be surrounded by creativity, colour and fun.
I look forward to meeting you all and having an amazing future together.

Happy Creating

ONLY TWO MORE DAYS OF TRADING FOR 2019

See you there,

Gayle and the A Place to Create Team

A PLACE TO CREATE HAS BEEN SOLD

A short while ago we announced that A Place to Create had sold.

There are now only 2 more trading days - Friday 27th and Saturday 28th December - both of which you can enjoy a free scrap and chat or crop session before I hand over the keys to the new owner on December 31st.

We would love to see you before the end of the year and answer any questions you may have but here are a few details to help update you.

The store will remain open as it currently is Tuesday to Saturdays - 9am - 4pm.

It will retain its current name, facebook page, blog and pinterest page and we will be making available information on how you can stay up to date with everything that's happening in 2020.

All current gift vouchers will of course be honoured and we will also continue to host the infamous Craft De-stashes that you have all come to know and love.

Karenina has already arranged the installation of 4 new air conditioning units in our large classroom area and this will allow us to bring you some amazing teachers and in store retreats for  2020 as well as offer some new experiences.

After closing on the 28th December, the staff will conduct a thorough stock take before reopening on Thursday 2nd January, 2020 under new management.

On behalf of all the staff, I would like to thank you for your amazing support and friendship over the last nine and a half years and invite you to continue supporting your local scrapbooking store in 2020.

I am looking forward to a month off with my family and returning to casual work at A Place to Create after this time.  I will continue to work within the shop but more importantly will continue to            co-ordinate and arrange all details for retreats and look forward to seeing you all throughout 2020.

I hope you and your loved ones enjoyed Christmas and made some wonderful memories to treasure.

Warmest Regards,

Gayle Bowden

NEW CHRISTMAS CARD KIT

It's been a busy couple of days but we have some more Christmas card kits ready to hit the shelves.

This kit includes 15 cards and envelopes along with everything you need to create these quick and easy Christmas cards.

If you like a bit of patchwork and a country feel, we have a few other kits you may like.

There are 5 cards and a double sided ornament kit for only $17.50.

Or 6 easel cards complete with ribbon and sentiment inserts for only $15.00.

You can make your own envelopes for these or use a 5x7" envelope.

Alternatively, you might like to make a mini tin with accordion card inside and a matching accordion card featuring either Saint Nicholas or the patchwork cats.

We will get these added to the card kits section of our blog so you can see all the details.

Happy Creating Gayle

and the
A Place to Create Team

MORE FUN CLASSES COMING UP THIS WEEK

Don't forget we have a cute mini tin class this Friday.  

The tin is decorated with Stamperia's gorgeous Make a Wish papers and holds a mini accordian album and is paired with an accordian card featuring more Make a Wish paper and super cute die cuts.  

If you love cats, then you can choose to make a matching cat set as the Stamperia line includes the cutest patchwork cats.  

Class starts at 10am and costs $25.00 which includes all your materials, just bring your basic tool kit and all your adhesives.  Give the store a call to book your place.

Happy Creating Gayle

and the
A Place to Create Team

NEW CHRISTMAS ADDITIONS EVERY WEEK AT A PLACE TO CREATE

We are busy adding something new to our Christmas room every week.

Not only have we got paper ranges in a variety of colours and styles, we have specialty A4 papers, foil card, mirror board, ribbons, flowers, bells and a huge array of wreath making items.  

Darkroom Door have release stencils which are proving very popular.

We also added a new kit this week and have 2 Christmas Card kits left to choose from at this stage as well as 1 Stamperia Christmas tag kit option also.

If you haven't visited our Christmas room yet, now is a great time to come on in and have a look and remember there are only 3 days left of our sale.

Happy Creating Gayle

and the
A Place to Create Team

SO MUCH NEW STOCK TO SHARE WITH YOU

So much has been happening lately and in Gayle's absence 

I've made myself very comfortable with her cc. LOL. 

 I've tried to make sure the  shop stayed well stocked with lots of new goodies.

If you don't follow us on facebook, here's an update of some of the new things at A Place to Create:

"See The World" double page layout kit - $12.00

"Wonderful Day" double page layout kit - $25.00

Christmas Card kit - 10 cards and envelopes - $35.00

"Life is Better with Friends" double page layout kit - $17.50

We've added some Project Life stickers, pens, album sleeves, pockets and envelopes to the range.

Scrap Affairs is a South African craft magazine and unlike many Australian and American publications, their layouts focus on many photos to a page.  

This magazine has been a favourite and sadly issue #65 is the last one to go to print as they are moving to a digital format.

We currently have issues #62, #64 and #65 available in store at $17.99 and they are well worth a look if you haven't had a good magazine to read in a while.

Dylusions has released 12 new colours in their shimmer sprays and they are all in stock.

These shimmer sprays have an intensely rich pigment base so the colour is very strong and the mica gives these an enormous amount of shimmer.

Bottles are $6.99 each.

See the samples in store.

Tim Holtz has added 12 colours to his range of distress oxide sprays and they too are all now in store.

Tomorrow we will feature some colour combinations of these here on the blog so pop back to check them out.

Cocoa Vanilla has released their latest line, "Unforgettable" and it is fresh and perfect for spring.

We have a top up due next week but most of the line is still in stock right now.

Michelle Grant continues to create some amazing  designs for Colour Blast and we have some of most of her collections in stock along with a great range of stencils. 

 Check out the huge range in store now!

We have also expanded the new Christmas room and have lots of new ranges in store.

That's probably enough information for one day but I'll be back soon with more updates.

Hugs, Sharon and the

A Place to Create Team