We are now  OPEN FOR BUSINESS again after our stock taking.

This week consists of two drop-ins the first one on Tuesday 1st June 1pm-4.30pm and then the second on Thursday 3rd June in the evening 6pm-9pm. Both are free so come along and have  lots of fun!

Then on Saturday 5th June 11am-4pm we have a rolling demonstration on Quilling with Moira Peter. Moira has been quilling for some time now and makes beautiful cards using different quilling techniques, so if you just want to see how it is done or you have any questions then feel free to come along.

And finally please note that we are moving our CHARITY EVENT to the same weekend as our SPECIAL EVENTS WEEKEND on Saturday & Sunday 3rd & 4th July as it seems a better idea to have them all on the same weekend instead of one after another. It also means the CHARITY EVENT will last for 2 days and so we will have a chance to make even more money for the said charity which is “Compassionate Friends”. For more information please contact the shop on 0131 654 4302.

Well this week to start with we have our Tuesday drop-in session as always from 1-4.30pm and then on Saturday we have the first of our Scrapbooking workshops with Marita Soutar. Marita is a very talented crafter who has been scrapbooking for many years. The class will run 11am-2pm, starting with the basics in this class and then advancing as the year goes on, we intended this to be a course of classes deciding in each class what you would like to do in the next one and so on.NB you must book for this class in advance. Thank you!  And also on Saturday there is a drop-in in the afternoon 1pm-4.30pm. And remember the CHRISTMAS STOCK SALE is still on 50% off anything Christmas it is going fast but there are still a lot of goodies to be had so hurry on down.

There are also new dates added to the events list for photography and children so please check our calendar for updates.

This week at Southfield we have our re-scheduled Altered art workshop with Marita Soutar,11-2pm, there are still a couple of spaces left so if you are interested please phone the shop on 0131 654 4300 and we will get you booked in. Also it is our FINAL drop-in of the year on Thursday evening 6-9pm so don’t miss out on a last night of crafting fun with the other.

AND FINALLY on SATURDAY 19th December is our CHRISTMAS PARTY which is on all day and ALL are welcome! There are two demonstrations on with Jeanette the first is at 10.45am for 45mins then one in the afternoon at 14.30 again for 45mins. In between 12 - 2pm there is also a workshop on Rubber Stamping so if you are interested in any of these again please phone the shop to book.

There will be mince pies, mulled wine and lots of festive fun including a discount if you turn up wearing something Christmasy e.g a christmas hat etc. and other bits of bargains on the day as well so hope to see you there. If not we would like to wish you

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL OF US HERE AT SOUTHFIELD,

AND HOPE TO SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR!

We have some amazing new Southfield card stock coming in this week! Two new varieties, firstly our Velveteen card, this product comes in fantastically vivid colours and has a smooth, lush texture finish almost like velvet, as the name suggests! Secondly there is our Centura Pearl card this is has a pearlescent, metallic-style finish coat to it and is acid and lignin free. Both of these come in 280 gsm and is single sided card.

The raffle for Cancer Research is still on the go, we have to very nice bottles of wine which were very kindly donated to us by Elizabeth Wilkie and to this we are adding a goodie bag worth £10 so if you haven’t already bought your tickets you still have a little time left as the winning ticket will be drawn on the 31st October at our special events day, which will be jam packed with all sorts of bargains, classes, demos and lots of halloween fun.

And finally don’t forget this week is our Late night drop-in session on Thursday 8th October between 6 - 9pm so feel free to come along and join in with some crafting fun.

We are now able to take any photos you bring in and turn them into beautiful canvas pictures this being a great idea for christmas presents especially for that person in your life that is hard to buy for, we can also make photos into coasters, place mats and for something a bit more fun A4 and A3 jigsaws. Still not got the picture!?! Then come along to the shop and see the samples we have got up on display.

We also now have our events calendar up and running all you have to do from the HOME PAGE is click on NEWS then EVENTS which is on the toolbar at the top of the page and the events list will appear, for more details click on the event you are interested in and if there is more information it will come up on the new page! Simple,quick and easy!

There are lots of new Christmas stock coming in all the time, the new Sissix dies and embossing folders will be in by the end of this week and we have our own Southfield Christmas toppers and envelope templates now in the shop.

And finally our workshop this week is with Jenni and she will be showing how to make fabulous jewellery out of paper, this will be on Thursday between 10-1pm, so if you like the sound of that give the shop a phone and Jeanette or Kim will book you in.

At Southfield this week we have a workshop on Thursday with Paper Artist Isabell Buenz who specialises in making unique and one-off artists’ books that come in all shapes and sizes. Isabell will be teaching a class on how to make some unusual soft cover notebooks, based on simple but effective bookbinding techniques:

Folded covers contain triangular pages that can be removed once filled with your decoration, writing or treasures. Another book is ideal for keepsakes and wee secrets to be hidden in different pockets, produced by simple folding techniques. This workshop is aimed at all levels. Some participants might find the time to complete a slipcase to hold their new notebook collection.

There is still time to book a place on Thursday’s class which runs from 10am - 1pm and costs £12 for craft club members and £15 for non-members.

On Saturday Jenni will demonstrate Framed Memories, using some fun and interesting techniques with inks and rubber stamps, at 10.30am. In the afternoon we will have a drop in crafting session to which everyone is invited to come along and get in involved in making cards. The session is free to attend, you only pay for the materials you use.

Look forward to seeing you this week.

The last of our children’s workshops are on Tuesday and Thursday of this week and Thursday’s one still has some spaces available. It is a Crafty Keepsakes workshop where the kids will be making Shrink Plastic charms, the class is from 10.30am until 12 noon and costs £5, just give us a call to book a place.

On Saturday we have not just one but two showcases going on! Firstly we have Mark Cameron, a local photographer who specialises in family portraits, here using our demo suite to offer a free ‘venture’ style portrait session. Why not come along and have him take a lovely picture of your children or grandchildren which can be printed out immediately at 6″x4″ at a cost of only £5. There will also be cardboard frames available for the kids to enjoy decorating free of charge! See the beautiful example below.

At the same time, in the shop, Annette Tait who had to cancel her previously arranged showcase due to illness, will be creating cards using a collage style of construction using materials such as buttons, scrap pictures, leaves, shells, fabric scraps and ribbons. Annette specialises in textile art and makes collages, cards and a very unusual line in handbags.

We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday – it promises to be a fun filled day at Southfield!

Next week we are excited to be holding a workshop with Isabell Buenz on Thursday morning, Isabell is a paper artist who makes unique and one-off artists’ books that come in all shapes and sizes.

In this 3 hour workshop she will teach you to make some unusual soft cover notebooks, based on simple but effective bookbinding techniques:

Folded covers contain triangular pages that can be removed once filled with your decoration, writing or treasures. Another book is ideal for keepsakes and wee secrets to be hidden in different pockets, produced by simple folding techniques. This workshop is aimed at all levels. Some participants might find the time to complete a slipcase to hold their new notebook collection.

Give us a call to book your place on this fun and informative workshop, £12 members and £15 for non-members it runs from 10am - 1pm on Thursday 13th August.

We are now getting back to normal since the shopfitters finished last week and the shop is beginning to take shape with a permanent demo area and lots of new stock arriving over the next couple of weeks.

This week we have children’s workshops on Tuesday and Thursday and Helena Malcolm is here on Wednesday to run her regular Parchment Workshop - she would be delighted to welcome newcomers so if you would like to book a place on this workshop either ring the shop on 0131 654 4300 or email jenni@southfield-stationers.co.uk.

On Saturday Jeanette and Jenni and a few of our loyal customers are going to be demonstrating a variety of cardmaking techniques at Dalkeith’s Kings Park for the Dalkeith Festival, while in the shop Marita Soutar will be taking Jeanette’s place to demonstrate Framed Memories. Marita is an Australian crafter who now lives and works in the UK, she has a great enthusiasm for crafts and has demonstrated at Stamper’s Grove in the past. She will be showing you how to make a scrapbook page for your wall.

Events planned for August are:

Saturday 1st Marita Soutar Demo - Framed Memories
10.30am and 2.30pm - lasts 45mins - Member Free - Non Member £4
Tuesday 4th Science Sleuth Ann Gray - workshop for kids - Roundabout
10.30am- lasts 90mins - £5 (discount for booking 4) suitable for age 7-11
Thursday 6th Crafty Keepsakes - workshop for kids - Shrink Plastic
10.30am - lasts 90mins - £5 (discount for booking 4) suitable for age 7-11
Saturday 8th Mark Cameron - Photography - Family or individual portraits - printed
while you wait
Thursday 13th Workshop - Isabelle Buenz - Making Mini Books
10am - 1pm - £12 Member - £15 Non Member
Saturday 15th Demo - Jeanette - Framed Memories
10.30am - lasts 45mins - Member Free - Non Member £4
Plus Afternoon drop in Crafting Session
Thursday 20th Workshop - Jenni - Scrapbooking for Beginners
10am - 1pm - £12 Member - £15 Non Member
Saturday 22nd Showcase - Yvonne Ferguson - Beaded Jewellery
Wednesday 26th Workshop - Helena Malcolm - Parchment
10am - 1pm - £15 for 3 hours - beginners welcome
Saturday 29th Workshop - Jenni - Rubber Stamping
10am - 1pm - £15 for 3 hours

If you would like more information or would like to book a demo or workshop, please phone us on 0131 654 4300 or email jenni@southfield-stationers.co.uk

This week at Southfield we are having a bit of a refit in the shop and want to apologise to our customers for the disruption! Although things are a bit chaotic we remain open throughout and we know that you will be happy with the changes we are making to improve the shop.

On Saturday this week we are having the first of our new season of workshops kicking off with Ann Munro and her Carousel Card. It is a fantastic card for a special occasion and Ann will also show you how to make a box to present it in.

There are still places available on this workshop which runs from 10.30 - 12.30, the cost is only £10 or £8 for Craft Club members. Call us or drop in to book a place.

Also on Saturday Jenni will be demonstrating the use of alcohol inks - these are permanent, fast drying, transparent, acid free dye inks specially formulated to create a vibrant, polished stone look. They are formulated for use on glossy paper, dominoes, metal foil, shrink plastic, glass and other slick surfaces and are a perfect ink for many paper and craft projects.

There are still a few places left on next week’s kids workshops, Tuesday is Noisy Wire with the Science Sleuth and Thursday we will be Creating a Calendar (remember to bring a photo for this one). Both workshops run from 10.30 -12 o’clock and cost £5.00.

There is a lot going on in the Southfield Shop this weekend - firstly we have a showcase: Annette Tait will be creating cards using a collage style of construction using materials such as buttons, scrap pictures, leaves, shells, fabric scraps and ribbons. Annette specialises in textile art and makes collages, cards and a very unusual line in handbags.

As well as the showcase Jeanette is running a two hour workshop in Rubber Stamping, she will be going into more detail on the art and techniques of stamping and you will have the opportunity to try all the different inks, embossing powders and colouring methods. For our Craft Club members the price of this workshop will be only £4 if you have already booked to see Jeanette’s Stamping Demo either on the 4th or the 18th of July. For non-members who’d like to  take part in the workshop the price is £10.  Great value for money and great fun into the bargain!

In the afternoon there will also be a drop in session so if you’re stuck for ideas or your mojo has gone missing why not pop round to Southfield and have a play along with us.