Origami Cranes

These beautiful paper cranes are easy to make once you learn the basic techniques of origami. According to legend if you make a 1000 you will have a long and happy life !

The Hands On Event on Saturday, March 15th is all about origami cranes, call in and learn this great craft

Create a Spring Time Wreath

This lovely wreath is one of our most popular polystyrene samples! Full instructions are this months store newsletter

Wedding Invitations

Our new collection of wedding invitation samples !
Feel free to be inspired when creating your own invitations. If you need any information please contact us and we'll help all we can. All materials used are available instore











Minion Door Hanger

This is an example of we make at the Junior Ideas Children's Workshops. Held once a month, the cost is only €5 a session , with sessions lasting approximately 25 minutes.

The next Junior Ideas will take place on February 22nd

Our events programme for Spring is now live!

If you wish to book a workshop please contact the store directly on 01 8219277

Click here to see all up coming events

Christmas Decorations !!

This is what you could make for your tree this year... call or email if you need help on creating any of these. We stock all the supplies you need for all these baubles










Dublin Knitting & Stitching Show

After a long break we're back at this years Knitting & Stitching Show- come along and say hello at stand C47 where we'll be showcasing our brand new website

Calender & Card in one - how clever!





Featured in our latest newsletter's  "Create It" section.  A great idea as a simple Christmas gift and it folds flat so is easy to send abroad

Festive Pot of Poinsettas

A sneaky peak at what we'll be making at this weeks demonstration - what you can do with a heat tool


Autumn / Winter Workshops

Our new schedule of adult classes begins on October 16th. 
All classes are 6.30 - 8.30pm
Booking is essential and places, once booked are non refundable.
All materials are supplied. 

Call us on 01 8219277 or pop into the shop to book your place 


Wednesday October 16th        Fabulous Folds for Card Making €20
If you are looking to master some of the popular folding techniques then this is the workshop for you. With tutor Cliona Larkin you will learn everything you need to know to master the top TEN card making folds and also how to create envelopes.
Thursday October 17th            An Introduction to Acrylic Painting  €25
Create a painting in one evening with tutor John Carpenter. You’ll learn the  basics in acrylic painting and leave this fun evening with a finished  piece.
Wednesday October 23rd        Discover Decopatch  €25    
During the evening you will cover a box using Decopatch
  papers and glues as well as other finishes. You’ll leave with the inspiration to use the skills you learnt to decorate items you have at home or even upcycle furniture.
Thursday October 24th            Create a Stylish Apron €25
Do you love the idea of sewing but can’t find the time to complete big projects? Rosaleen Dwyer’s workshops will lead you into the world of wonderful but quick sewing projects and at this class you will create a stylish apron. You must be able to bring along a sewing machine to use on the night
Wednesday November 6th      An Introduction to Watercolours  €25
At this workshop you will be introduced to the joy of watercolour painting with tutor John Carpenter. You will create two watercolour paintings that will be mounted onto greeting cards that you frame or give away.
Thursday November 7th          Tree Decorating Made Easy  €25
At this class you will learn the two most popular techniques used to create decorations with polystyrene. You will leave with two fully made tree decorations and the skills to create your own decorations to decorate your tree or give as gifts.
Wednesday November 13th    An Introduction to Card Making   €25
Tutored by Cliona Larkin this class is great for anyone new to card making or who would like to brush up on their skills. You will create 4 cards using various crafts including punches, embellishments, die cutting, embossing and stamping.
Thursday November 14th         Create a Tote Bag  6.30pm-8.30pm €25
Do you love the idea of sewing but can’t find the time to complete big projects? Rosaleen Dwyer’s workshops will lead you into the world of wonderful but quick sewing projects and at this class you will create a handy tote bag. You must be able to bring along your own sewing machine to use on the night
Wednesday November 20th   Needle Felting For Christmas  €25
Come along and discover the delights of needle (dry) felting. You will create a Christmas pudding decoration and a hanging tree piece using the traditional brush technique and also using a base
form.