NoNon-centsNanna.com comes from the blogs and writings of Malika Bourne, the No Non-cents Nanna. Nanna provides practical tips and advice for family friendly lifestyle changes based on her own life experience as a mother, a grandmother, and over 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).Sep
30
Tis the season of preparing gift giving lists and the perfect time to learn a new skill to young people to make afforable gifts from the heart. Read on for where you can learn to sew gifts.
Make & Take classes given by Malika Bourne the No No-cents Nanna are now forming on week days inside Creative Expressions OCC, 2501 west Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Sep
24
“Don’t be falling in love with the dog or cat fleece print warm winter scarves, ” Says No Non-cents Nanna of Heart Felt Play Store, “They are one of a kind.
I was only able to get a tiny amount of these 2 adorable prints, so, I can’t hand craft any more. But, I promise to sew more fun fleece winter scarves for kids to sell lcally at Creative Expressions OCC or on my on-line store: No Non-cents Nanna : Heart Felt Play Store: http://no-non-cents-nanna.myshopify.com/collections/all
Sep
22
No Non-cents Nanna’s Heart Felt Play Store is off to a good start on making a Scare Crow for Old Colorado City’s Scare Crow Days. What do you think?
This old No Non-cents Nanna put her thinking cap on to create a scare crow for Old Colorado City’s Scare Crow Days. Of course, I’m hoping to win the OCC merchant contest: This un-named scare crow will be adopted on November 1st at Creative Expressions OCC, 2501 West Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs 80904: Will you help name this felt doll?
Sep
17
No Non-cents Nanna’s Heart Felt Play Store is enjoying an exciting new location in her new nook and cranny in the bay window of Creative Expressions OCC*: 2501 West Colorado ave, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904.
*Historic Old Colorado City is the perfect place for local Colorado residents to shop for gifts on family friendly with a taste of the old west. Tourists considering enjoying the sites of the Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak or The US Olympic Head Quarters will want to visit Old Colorado City, too.
Sep
11
Learn to crochet at Crochet Classes with Eugenia Williams at Creative Expressions occ 2501 W Colorado Ave, suit #10, Colorado Springs, Colorado Model is Emily Paulmier.
For those who live in the Colorado Springs, Colorado area you still have time to learn to crochet some useful Christmas and more holiday gifts that you family and friends will appreciate recieving.
Who want to learn to crochet?
With these two basic stitches the crochet world is at your command!
“Nestled in the heart of historic Old Colorado City, Creative Expressions (OCC), ‘sells’ unique crafts and mixed media art from local Colorado Springs, Colorado craft-makers in one eclectic shoppe in Old Colorado City.”
Sep
11
Colorado Springs historic area, Old Colorado City, has a home town feel. The Chocolate Factory is just across the street from the new location of Creative Expression: a boutique gallery of arts and crafts.
As craft team member of Creative Expressions, I can’t help but sing Movin’ o up (Jefferson’s theme song) by JA’NET DUBOIS AND OREN WATERS because the retail craft boutique/ gallery has moved to the the historic Old Colorado City -the happening place in the city: 2501 West Colorado Ave,Colorado Springs Colorado.
This is a very exciting move to a coveted corner location to the funnest place to walk with the family and shop in historic Colorado.
Sep
5
Series on craft team members of Creative Expressions The logo for Creative Expressions craft boutique is the butterfly. Image by the late Kenneth Bakehouse-Ken Rene’ Studio. copyright owned by Malika Bourne
In celebration of Colorado Crafters Dreams Coming True with the opening of Creative Expressions new Old Colorado City Location at 2501 W Colorado unit #10 this current No Non-cents Nanna series features Brenda Longo the creator of Brenda’s Bling Thing.
Meet Brenda Longo:
I offer a unique hand-made pierced earring/necklace/bracelet organizer that will have all your “bling” organized and right at your fingertips! My design themes include beachy, blingy,contemporary,lacy,safari. and combinations thereof.
Sep
5
The logo for Creative Expressions craft boutique is the butterfly. Image by the late Kenneth Bakehouse-Ken Rene’ Studio. copyright owned by Malika Bourne
In celebration of Colorado Crafters Dreams Coming True with the opening of Creative Expressions new Old Colorado City Location at 2501 W Colorado unit #10 this current No Non-cents Nanna series feature Michelle Musselman, creator of MnM Creations.
Introducing Colorado Crafter Michelle Musselman: MnM Creations:
My name is Michelle Musselman and I started MnM Creations just a few months ago. A little background about me- I have always had this creative bone in my body since I was young. I enjoyed doing all sorts of crafts with my mom such as crocheting, sewing and beading. Thru the years I have expanded my outlets into glass painting, decoupaging, candle making, mosaics and lots of up-cycling.
Sep
5
The logo for Creative Expressions craft boutique is the butterfly. Image by the late Kenneth Bakehouse-Ken Rene’ Studio. copyright owned by Malika Bourne
I, Malika Bourne owner of Heart Felt Play Store am one member of a team of eclectic crafters at a retail boutique, Creative Expressions, in Colorado Springs Colorado. owned by Sandy Tramaglino.
Keep reading for an exciting announcement after my personal story of becoming part of the team of crafter at Creative Expressions. *
I have always made things with my hands. My Grandmother insisted: “Idle hands were the devils workshop” , but I wanted to play in Santa’s Workshop.
Sep
4
Colorado artist and hand crafted are invited to be vendors at 2 day craft fair event next week in Old Colorado City Call Malika Bourne for details. Contracts to be emailed. $150 payment to be received by Sept 8 to participate at prime traffic location. See post.
Creative Expressions Gift Shop will open at our exciting new new location! 2501 W. Colorado Ave #10 Colorado Springs, Colorado.
We are inviting Unique Colorado Artists and Hand-crafter Vendors to join our team in an Historic area of Colorado Springs for a 2 day Craft Fair as we open our new doors.
Details and payment instructions will be sent to your email address Sunday evening.
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