All roads lead towards Easter

With the Extravaganza over, we are getting all set up for Easter in the Shop. We have our annual sale starting on Good Friday. And we have our pre-sale cocktail party (all welcome) on the Thursday evening for those we want to get ahead of the pack.

We are getting sorted with the sale stuff already, but I can tell you it is good. Very very cheap stamps (starting at 1 Euro), shop used Sizzix dies (sometimes not even that much) for less than half price and many many more great deals. Let me think - Decoupage for 20c, Peel-offs for 50c, Cardpacks (5 cards and envelopes) for 1 Euro. Better than chocolate?

Spring Extravaganza - This Weekend!!!!! 9&10 April

It is finally spring! The skies are clearing (maybe I shouldn't speak too soon), and it is time for our annual Galway Spring Craft Extravaganza.

This year we are in the Carlton Hotel in Galway City with lots of shops, lots of amazing Demos and really good classes.

We are all ready to pack the shop (and there are some nice things to pack - I promise). The latest from Sizzix including the Vagabond, Tim Holtz Configurations boxes, lots of Hunky Dory, La Pashe Decoupage, Stamps, Paper, Card, Scrapbooking, jewellery findings - actually there is something for everybody - and that is just from our shop.

It is free to attend, so pop in any time from 10am Saturday and Sunday - See you there!!

Hunkydory comes to Siopa Buí

Hi excitement in Siopa Buí once again as we unpacked our first box from Hunkydory. This was one of my purchases from the recent trade fair. I have always lusted after the lovely goodies and nice card ideas shown on TV, but didn't necessarily want to buy everything. We have got lots of really nice items with prices starting from 1.50 for die-cut toppers and decoupage, as well as some really fabby kits.

We are also stocking the Hunkydory magazine - which is great value (packed with really good card ideas) and a cover gift. If you can't wait for me to get it all uploaded feel free to phone us and we will make you up a parcel.

New Products and lots of News

I was so excited to get a fantastic parcel of goodies from Flowersoft yesterday. And it wasn't just Flowersoft. The new Wine Buffs Cd, new Charlie's Ark toppers and of course lots of new colours.

Flowersoft has also kindly sponsored a class at our upcoming Spring Extravaganza in Galway. The kits arrived and they are very generous and totally fab. Full details on Monday.

Take a look over on the website for all the latest goodies at www.ansiopabui.ie

Brand brand new Sizzix and Whiff of Joy

Ok, I know I always gush and talk in !!!! But this is really a very exciting parcel from Sizzix. Probably some of the most innovative dies I have seen since I started selling Sizzix 6 years ago. We are unpacking now, and I will do what I can to upload onto the site, but as we have coffee morning this week, and then Tipperary workshop on Sunday, I might be as well to leave it to next week.

We also have the new Whiff of Joy release in, and having just made the cutest Valentine's Card out, I can honestly say I love it!

La Pashe

We got a very very nice parcel late yesterday afternoon, and it was so nice it had to go straight onto the website. It is the latest launch from La Pashe. This is a really innovative decoupage company where the designers take things a step further. 3 amazing packs - Trinitage - which you can do as standard decoupage, or as a pop-up card (instructions included), Build-a-blossom which allows you to build realistic flowers, and Nice and Easel, decoupage designed specifically for easel cards. Worth treating yourself if you love decoupage!

Hero Arts Launch Day - and more News

Another year and lots and lots to do. Just a quick drop in today to remind everyone about our fabulous Hero Arts launch day tomorrow. We have great American food, free demos, free make 'n takes and of course lots and lots of inspiration.

I will try and upload the stamps to the site today, in between getting ready.

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Hope to see you soon.

Kerry