Firstly there are loads of new Christmas products coming in all the time. We have beautiful new toppers from a swiss company called Artoz and also a range from Crafts Too both of which can be used along with our lovely new Christmas background papers.

Saturday 4th September and Tuesday 7th September we have our crafter’s drop-ins 1pm-4.30pm and then we have our late drop-in, Thursday 9th September which is from 6pm-9pm in the evening.

Finally next Saturday 11th September we have a rolling demo on “fantastic flowers”. Lorna will be showing you how to make beautiful paper flowers from carnations to lilies using southfield’s gorgeous pearlescent background papers. One NOT to be missed!

If you are interested in the drop-ins there is a new Drop-in guidance sheet which is available in the shop.

Firstly there are loads of new Christmas products coming in all the time. We have beautiful new toppers from a swiss company called Artoz and also a range from Crafts Too both of which can be used along with our lovely new Christmas background papers.

Saturday 4th September and Tuesday 7th September we have our crafter’s drop-ins 1pm-4.30pm and then we have our late drop-in,  Thursday 9th September which is from 6pm-9pm in the evening.

There is a new Drop-in guidance sheet available to explain what it’s all about so please feel free to ask for one next time you are in the shop.

Finally next Saturday 11th September we have a rolling demo on “fantastic flowers”. Lorna will be showing you how to make beautiful paper flowers from carnations to lilies using southfield’s gorgeous pearlescent background papers. One NOT to be missed!

That’s us approaching autumn fast and to celebrate we have got a new range of autumnal background papers along with a beautiful new range of Christmas background papers.

We also have a new paper doll range called ‘Sassy Dolls’ the Festive collection. 6 designs both in colour and  ’colour your own’ designs. Fantastic for this years christmas cards.

Tomorrow Saturday 28th August 11am-4.30pm is our rolling demonstration on how to get the best from you’re folding board, how to make different shaped cards and boxes.11am-4.30pm.

Then during the week on Tuesday 31st August we have our crafter’s drop-in session 1pm-4.30pm and then also the following Saturday 4th September at the same times.

Our new events program is now out so please pick one up next time you are in and if you have any questions please feel free to ask a member of staff or call us on 0131 654 4300.

This months  magazines (Making cards and Parchment craft) are already here again so if you would like one put aside then please let us know

We have also just had a delivery from Hunky dory which has some beautiful new decoupage and topper sheets and some lovely christmas vellum too.

Our events for this coming week are:

Saturday 14th August - Rolling demo on scrapbooking with Marita. If you have always wondered what it was all about or would just like to get some new ideas then pop along to see. 11am-4pm. FREE

also on Saturday 14th August is our Photography surgery with John Fowler. 10am-12noon. £3

Tuesday 17th August is our usual Crafter’s drop-in session 1pm-4.30pm. FREE. All welcome

Thursday 19th August is the last of our calligraphy classes for this season and it runs 6.30pm-8.30pm with Yvonne. £10

And finally next Saturday 21st is our Saturday drop-in 1pm-4.30pm. FREE All welcome

We have just got in a range of new pre-cut decoupage sheets from UK Crafts delivered the end of last week, these  include new Christmas images, also we have got back in stock ‘The Services’ 3D decoupage sheets which include Doctors, Firemen, Soldier, airmen, etc.

This week we start of with our usual drop-in on Tuesday 3rd August afternoon 1pm-4.30pm.

Wednesday 4th August we have a FREE demonstration 11am-12.30pm on great ideas with peel offs.

Thursday 5th August is a CHILDREN’S workshop 11am-12.30pm making pop-up cards with a difference a difference.

Thursday 5th August we also have the CHILDREN’S pop-in and that runs between 11am-1.30pm.

Then finally on Saturday 7th there are both a parchment workshop 10am-1pm and also a drop-in 1-4.30pm.

Any questions or if you would like to book into any of our workshops then please call on 0131 654 4302.

For any of you who do not receive our weekly e-mails we would just like to let you know that this months Making Cards and Parchment Craft magazines are both now in stock and we are happy to put one aside for anyone who would like one. We have some new cuttlebug embossing folders in stock and also Sizzix dies and embossing folders including some new designs by Tim Holts.

Children’s workshops we have - MAKE YOUR OWN MOBILE on Thursday 22nd 11am-12.30pm when you can create a fantastic mobile for your room or as a gift. There is also the pop-in again on Thursday which will run between 11am-1.30pm. Please book for the workshop.

For the adults we have two drop ins, Tuesday 20th 1pm-4.30pm and then Saturday 24th at the same time.

Then Thursday 22nd we have an evening workshop on calligraphy 6.30pm-8.30pm with Yvonne.

This may seem to be a bit long, but we have so much information we would like to share with you that we hope you will take the time to read this all as we wouldn’t want anyone to miss out on all the fantastic bargains and offers!

SATURDAY 3RD & SUNDAY 4TH JULY - We have a charity table packed with loads of fantastic crafting goodies donated by lots of our customers which we will be selling for very low prices and all the proceeds will be going to “The Compassionate Friends” (for more information please go to www.tcf.org.uk) a charity which helps parents and family to come to terms with the loss of a child or children.

There will be a raffle for £50 worth of crafting goodies (the winner will be picked on Monday and will also be asked to choose the charity of their choice for our next charity event), 15% off all normal shop stock, bargain basket and half price on all cutting mats and scissors.

Yvonne will be here on Saturday offering a 20 min. ‘Indian Head Massage’ for £10.

And for the children we will have face painting, and No cook bakery classes with Jan for £5 making marshmallow roll, chocolate short cake, easy truffles and german biscuits. Classes are 11am - 12.30pm or 2pm - 3.30pm (please phone and book for these). So lots of good stuff going on  for you to come along and join in with.

Before our big event weekend we have on this week two drop-ins Tuesday 29th June 1-4.30pm and Thursday 1st July in the evening 6-9pm. Also on Wednesday 30th June we have a Parchment workshop 10am-1pm. If you would like any more information on any of the above or anything else Southfield related then please do not hesitate to phone on 0131 654 4300.

We also have in store our brand new line of Southfield topper sheets and have samples of some of them up in the shop to give you a bit of inspiration and in our on line gallery.

GREAT NEWS for all those interested, we now have in stock and for sale the full range of PRO-MARKERS so hurry in to get yours!

We also have our new events program ready to pick up in store which gives you all the details on our demonstrations, workshops and special events between May and August, which includes a charity day so please pick one up when you are in or if you don’t stay near by then please give us a call and we will be happy to send you a copy.

This week we have our usual  drop-in on Tuesday 20th April 1pm-4.30pm and also our late drop-in on Thursday 22nd 6pm-9pm so please come along and join in the fun!

On Saturday 24th April 11am-4pm we have a rolling demonstration on brayering and also a workshop for those of you who would like new and fun ideas on what to do with your cuttlebug which is on 11am-1pm. Please book for the workshop.

Well, here we are the second week into the Easter Holidays. For those of you who have bored children hanging around we have a workshop on tomorrow 13th March - making pop up cards there are still 3 spaces left if you want to book in.

Also on Thursday 14th we have our children’s pop-in session. They can come along anytime between 11-2pm and we will put out loads of paper craft goodies for them to play with and make cards. There is a small charge for materials and children should  be accompanied by an adult.

Tomorrow afternoon 13th March we have our drop-in session, between 1 - 4.30pm and then again on Saturday 17th again between 1 - 4.30pm.

BIG NEWS From next Monday the 19th March we are hoping to have in stock THE FULL RANGE of PRO-MARKER pens, they have been ordered and are due to be delivered then, so watch this space next week and I will let you know as soon as they arrive.

Also the new events program should be out for this weekend and there is loads of new things going on BIG demos and also a whole weekend of special events, demos and bargains coming up at the beginning of July so ask for a program next time your in so you don’t miss out.

We have just got on our shelves Southfield’s Prototype perspective flooring and wall covering background papers great for making scenes to add toppers of people to. Also we have a large range of Martha Stewart new punches in, the designs are beautiful and unique and very hardy can be used on both paper and most card(some coated cards are too tough for any punches but can be used with cuttlebugs and sizzix). There is now a large range of alcohol inks and Distress inks on the shelves now and we will shortly be getting in some of Tim Holts NEW Sizzix dies in so watch this space.

There is our usual drop-in on Today 2nd March 1pm-4.30pm and then this Saturday coming the 6th March we have a busy day firstly we have our Photography surgery 10am-12noon, then we have a drop-in in the afternoon 1pm-4.30pm and also in the afternoon there is a wedding stationery workshop which is from 2pm-4pm which will involve embossing, layering and card design so if you are interested please call 0131 654 4302  as all workshops must please be book in advance. If you have any questions about stock or workshops then please feel free to call the above number and one of the staff will be happy to talk to you.