Elesha Lee’s company, Happy Scrappers, has moved in with All The Comforts and First Class Florals in Newcastle. The three companies will continue to operate while sharing space under the same roof at 928 US Rt. 1.
Happy Scrappers offers supplies for card-making and scrap-booking, plus all the stickers, buttons, and embellishments needed to make a project unique.
“Unlike the big stores,” said Lee. “If you need something you don’t see here, we will find it for you. It’s like having a partner on the lookout for you.”
Happy Scrappers offers classes in a variety of crafts including card-making at the store and will be starting new sessions in the spring. Lee also has open days when anyone can bring in whatever crafts they are working on, and have a crafting session with others while enjoying coffee, a muffin and camaraderie with other artisans.
Lee often attends scrapbooking events around the state to share her ideas and pick up tips. “I will be adding additional classes this year based on customer needs, so people should let us know what they would like to work on,” she said. “There is so much that is new and exciting in creating lasting memory books and I really enjoy helping people with their projects,” said Lee.
All the Comforts and First Class Florals use their space and location for many varied uses. They are businesses with a mission, sending profits from the store to support the work of New Missions in Bord Mer, Haiti. All The Comforts/ First Class Floral owner Monica Yeakel personally sponsors two children in the area.
“The children get school uniforms, tuition and a meal every day, right through college,” Yeakel said, “Often the children take half their lunch home to share with the family.”
An open mic night is held in the newly re-imagined back room of the business on the second and fourth Fridays of each month at 7 p.m. The public is invited and faith-based encouraged.
Business hours for the 928 Rt. 1 Newcastle location are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. First Class Florals can be reached at the main number of 563-3013 for orders and FTD wire service.
