Marjorie Jowett gave a fascinating talk on how to craft Christmas cards (Thursday 15th November).
Here is her slideshow of how to create home made greetings cards (click on each slide to move to the next)
Her list of local sources of craft materials has been modified in the light of recent developments.
La Rulla, Javea Old Town:- near church in main square. Turn right instead of going down steps near information.
Card, envelopes, A4 papel vegetal, A4 acetate for ink jet printers, some peel offs and bits to stick on, glue-sticks etc. Good prices.
La Rulla, Javea Port:- In the arcade, (near the English butcher who has now gone):-Christine says they have things, but I have not checked yet.
Botella Office Stockists, Javea:- Downhill from Correos on right. It is bigger than it first appears.
Card, handmade paper and envelopes, good quality paper and envelopes, labels,
glue-sticks etc . Good prices.
Nick Winter, Jesus Pobre Road, Javea:- On right going uphill after the bodega. Parking not good. I park at the bottom and walk up. Mornings only. English.
All craft items needed for card making. Good for peel offs. Good prices.
Art y Facts Arenal, Javea:- In same block as Cam Bank, opposite Spec Savers.
All craft items for card making. Fair prices. Very helpful. Mornings only. English. Art-Y-Facts is quite expensive and had very little stock.
Fiesta Crafts, Javea:- round corner in new building at roundabout near Barclays Bank.
New shop, interesting stock but a little pricey. Helpful. English hours. English.
Fiesta Crafts had a wide range of craft products and was very reasonably priced compared to the other craft shops.
Aladin’s Cave, Pedruguer:- On N332 towards Denia.
All craft items. English hours. English.
Creativity, Gata:- On N332 towards Benissa on right. Park round corner by new Correos
All craft items. Prices a little high, but good stock and help. English owned, Spanish hours.
Scrapbook Shop, Arenal, Javea;- Almost opposite Art y Facts. In service road near Pit Stop and Yorkshire Linen.
Interesting selection of card and scrapbooking items. A bit pricey for some things. Dutch owned, English spoken. Spanish hours I think.
