Hello everyone,

Just a very quick note to let you know the new items on our website and to remind you that I will be in the shop on Sunday afternoon demonstration different craft products including some of the new items that have just arrived at the Design Studio. Also, if you want some advice with a particular project, or are thinking about trying a new technique, then do please pop in and I will be more than happy to help you in a one to one mini tutorial.

We have just opened the new March Madness Sale Section on our website.

More items will be added periodically so do keep checking back for some bargains including big name brands. As I am receiving a lot of requests for "Men's Themed Toppers" We have added these first. In the Kanban section and some in the Paper Nation section.

I've included some special packs from the Dawn Bibby Designs range - for example, Feline Friends in Pink or Blue, Westie in Pink or Blue a, Prism Pink Collection, Prism Blue Collection, and Tweet Kits in Pink or Blue.

Also new this week is The Floral Bloom Collection from Kanban.

I am also pleased to report that the Texture Sponges for Gilding Flakes are now back in stock.

We have added some new bags to the Topaz Fashion Accessories Section - Fushia Polka Dot, Black & White Polka Dot, Red & White Polka Dot and Grey & White Polka Dot Bags.

In the jewellery section the current best sellers are now back in stock - 1 Row Stretch Diamante Bracelet, 2 Row Stretch Diamante Bracelet, Jet & Hematite Effect Glass Bracelet, Purple Tone Glass Bracelet, Silver Crystal Bracelet, White Pearl Crystal Bracelet, White Pearl Crystal Bracelet (4 Row) and Burn Gold Effect Xtal Flower Necklace.

My television shows for the coming week are as follows:

Monday 12th March

1pm Kanban 4 Day Deal (C&C)

3pm Spellbinding Craft (C&C)

5pm - 7pm Craft O'Clock (IW)

Tuesday 13th March

2pm - 4pm Paper Crafting With DB (With Lottie, C&C)

6pm Dawn Bibby Designs (C&C)

7pm Crafting With DB (With Dean, C&C)

Wednesday 14th March

1pm Docraft Pick Of The Day (IW)

4pm Knit With Alpaca Select (C&C)

5pm Docraft Pick Of The Day

7pm Serif Crafting CD Roms (C&C)

Hope you have a great week!

Love

Dawn

xx

A Personal Thank You... By Dawn

Hello everyone,

Thought I would drop you a personal note and say a big thank you for supporting our wonderful event this week at Create and Craft for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
It's been an incredibly busy week for all of us but one that has been highly enjoyable andimmensely rewarding. It is such a wonder cause, so thank you to everyone who supported our efforts.

Now what's that old adage of there being no rest for the wicked Ha ha! Yes, you've guessed it! I am writing this in transit! I'm on my way home to prepare for my workshop this weekend.
I still have lots of preparation to do for Saturday's class and for Sunday's demo.

I think I forgot to mention it in the last newsletter, but I will be instore demonstrating this Sunday so if your out and about in Lancashire, do please pop in and join me for some craft fun. Maybe even make a card yourself ? Ricardo will be running make'n'takes on Sunday afternoon so join us for a coffee and perhaps pick up some crafting tips. Don't forget we have the "Hubbys Hideaway" with Sky TV if you need to keep your other half occupied!
While I am holding my workshop, Linda will also be demonstrating instore on Saturday. No doubt she will be using the fabulous new embossing folders that have just arrived (check out our website too for these new additions) and the new collections from Hunkydory. Both are proving to be highly popular.

Speaking of workshops...

I have just released another date - Saturday 14th April. It's a full day class with me. This will be a repeat of the March 10th day as so many people wanted to attend and sadly I couldn't fit everyone in so I do hope that you can join me for this date in April.

The cost is £50, this includes all material, as well as lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

I will be covering lots of techniques including stamping and embossing on metal, acetate, creating backgrounds with cosmic shimmer watercolour paints, blended backgrounds and much, much more. Will be fun, so as I said, I hope you can join me.

Please call 01254 356501 to book your place.

During March and April we also have classes with Jane Goff. These are always extremely popular classes that we run monthly and again, Jane will be incorporating a host of different techniques into her classes.
Sat 17th March:-
10am - 12.30pm Cardmaking Cost: £15
1.30pm - 4pm Scrapbooking Cost: £15

All materials included and light refreshments.
Sat 21st April:-
10am - 12.30pm Cardmaking Cost: £15
1.30pm -12.30pm Scrapbooking Cost: £15
All materials included and light refreshments.

We also have a new tutor this month - Hels Sheridan. There has been a high demand for these classes and with just a few spaces left on Sunday 25th March (10am- 12.30pm Cost: £15) book now to avoid disappointment.

If you would like more information or to book any of the above classes do call on 01254 356501

Also please remember that if you can not get to the shop then we are putting up our new lines onto our Website as fast as we can.

If however you don't see what you are looking on there, we probably have it in stock we just haven't put it on line yet. So please call the shop direct on 01254 356501 as there is always so much more available and there's a very good chance that we have what you are looking for in stock.

Talk soon,
Love
Dawn x

Workshops - An Update

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Tim Holtz Distress Maker Pens... Available on Pre-Order

Hi, Just a quick post as I'm getting ready for the 5pm show on Ideal World. Just wanted to let you know that we are currently putting up on my website, the new Tim Holtz Distress Marker Pens. We are taking pre-orders and they will be sent out to you as soon as we get them, which I am assured will be Mid March. There are 37 colours and we are selling them for £3-45 each or we are doing a special launch deal of 10 pens for £32-50 and you select the 10 colours that you want. New Tim items going up all through today. D xx

Topaz Crafts

"My Workshop, Sale Continuing & Back In Stocks"... by Dawn

Am just taking a mini break from preparing the projects for my workshop with is on Saturday at my shop. We have had a couple of late cancellations so if you wanted to come along and couldn't please all 01254 356501 a.s.a.p.for full details and to book your ticket. The other workshop I am doing in March is already fully booked and with this year already looking like a really busy year for me, I'm not sure when I'll be holding another workshop. 

Also on Saturday we have an in-store demonstration of the Cuttlebug with Lee. This will be running from 11am - 4pm so do come along and learn about it's versatility and how to get the best results with this great little machine. If you already own one, Lee will be able to advise you on how to get maximum useage from it and he will also answer any questions you might have.

Another good reason to pop along this weekend is to have a look at the new additions to our sale. 

As well as 25% reduction on selected Craftwork Cards, Tim Holtz and all Christmas themed items. 
We have also kept my DVD's at an incredibly low price of £5 each. Once these have gone they really will be gone and a few titles have already sold out. They are all packed with hints, tips and demonstrations which I hope will be useful for you and at £5 each, it's a very affordable way to start your own visual reference library.
I have put together 2 mini kits especially for you. My Black Lace Collection in a colour choice ofTeal & Sage or Aubergine & Mulberry.
Along with a "Twit Twoo" kit. We have my vellums, acetates and cardstock in special packs of 2.

We have continued our "Special Packs" which are always popular and are another section that we add to regularly.
We have recently added to our website a section for "Card Kits" which at the moment contains some lovely little kits from Docraft although this will be added to with other brands.
Back in stocks include the pretty Gemstone Butterfly Stickers, Acrylic Stamping Blocks, Gliding Flakes from Crafty Notions, the Textured Sponges to use with them, Kanban Superior Stamping Card.
Artemio Acrylic Stamps including Manuscript Backgrounds and Butterflies & Flowers.
Packs of Card Blanks - including the Fancy Edged & Shaped cards as well as the Embossed A6 Cards. The Big and Juicy Ink Pads from Ranger, Tim Holtz Blending Tool and Foam Pad Packs,Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads (continuing our special offer of 3 for £12), Tim Holtz Distress Stains,Stick & Stay Mounting Adhesive. Plus many more, so please check out the website.

Here are my television dates and times for next week:-
Monday 23rd January-
1pm - TBC
3pm - Needlecraft & Sewing (Create & Craft Channel)
5pm - 7pm "Craft O'Clock" (Ideal World Channel)

Tuesday 24th January -
2pm - 4pm Paper Crafting With Dawn Bibby (Create & Craft Channel)
6pm - Pins & Needles (Create & Craft Channel)
7pm - Paper Crafting With Dawn Bibby (Create & Craft Channel)

Wednesday 25th January -
4pm - Pick Of The Day (Ideal World Channel)
6pm - Tool Box (Create & Craft Channel)
7pm - Card Creations Create & Craft Channel)

Thank you again for all the kind messages and Emails about my Flower Patch Collection. A big thank you also to those of your who have sent in your photos for our video. We hope to do a series of them so please send your photos in as soon as possible to be included. The address to send your photos is dbcollectioncards@gmail.com Please remember that we'd prefer one card per photo so we can show the detail and we will resize them so please don't worry about editing them down.

Okay, back to work I go! 
Whatever your plans I hope you have a great weekend.

Till next time,
Love
Dawn

2012 Workshops

JANUARY

Saturday 14th - Crafting With Jane.

10am- 12.30pm: Card Making

A workshop packed full of techniques and  stamping.

Jane has been my crafting assistant for many years and creates  many of the cards you see in my tv shows.

Cost:£15

1.30pm- 4pm: Scrapbooking

A truly inspirational class bringing your scrapbook pages to  life, using beautiful papers and many varied techniques.

Cost: £15

Saturday 21st - A Day with Dawn.

10am - 4pm

Learn a host of techniques and create beautiful cards and more  in this full day class, this includes lunch and all materials.

Cost: £50

(Booking fast - only a few spaces available.)

FEBRUARY

Saturday 4th - Crafting With Jane.

10am - 12.30pm: Card Making

Fun morning of card making inspiration with Jane using the  latest papers and techniques.

Cost: £15

1.30pm - 4pm: Scrapbooking

Create beautiful layouts using latest arrivals in papers with  a whole host of techniques.

Cost: £15

Saturday 18th - Papercrafting with Sheila  Halliwell.

10am - 12.30pm

Sheila is well repected for her work with Docraft and makes  regular appearances on the Create and Craft channel for the company where she is  recognised for creating beautiful cards and mini books. Sheila is also  constantly travelling the UK demonstrating and teaching. This is Shelia's first  visit to us and she is promising that one of her projects in her workshop will  be a stepper card with a difference!

Cost: £15

1.30pm-4pm

Sheila will be creating a variety of projects including a  never ending card in this class using the latest product releases from  Docraft.

Cost: £15

25th & 26th - Sheena Douglass Weekend.

Join Sheena for an action packed weekend of crafting, always  fun and inspirational.

Saturday 25th

10am-12.30pm - Paint Fusion.

Learn this fascinating folk art painting technique  incorporating Sheena’s own beautiful stamp designs.

Cost: £20

1.30pm-4pm - Paint Fusion

Using the same techniques but a totally different project from  the morning class.

Cost: £20

Sunday 26th

Introducing Sheena’s latest stamp designs.

10am -13.30pm: "A Little Bit Sketchy"

Create beautiful scenes with the detailed stamps from Sheena  Douglass.

Cost: £20

12.30pm - 4pm: "A Little Bit Sketchy"

More inspirational cards with Sheena’s lovely  images.

Cost: £20

MARCH

Saturday 10th - A Day with Dawn.

10am - 4pm

A jam packed day full of ideas and inspiration from my recent  trip to USA! This day will be full of top tips, techniques and the latest  products. Lunch is also included.

Cost £50 (limited space now available)

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th - Crafting with Hels  Sheridan.

Hels is making her first visit to us but is an experienced  tutor coming with a wealth of new ideas and inspiration. A fully fledged Ranger  Educator she will be teaching a whole host of techniques and new concepts along  with dimensional art in the form of beautiful cards and mini books.

Saturday - 10am - 12.30pm Cost: £15 1.30pm - 4pm  Cost: £15

Sunday - 10am - 12.30pm Cost: £15 1.30pm - 4pm  Cost: £15

(Please note all of Hels classes with feature different  projects.)

Please call 01254 356501 to book.

More classes will be added at a later date and don't forget we  have regular weekend demonstrations running in store so do please pop in for a  complimentary coffee and some crafting fun.

Our "New Year Sale" has been extended. There are plenty of  bargains to be had in store and on line with new items being added daily!  

Happy crafting

Love

Dawn x