White Rose Crafts

So, first of all, what's in a name? Why "White Rose Crafts"? The owner, Kay Barnes, is a paper-crafter of many years' standing, who hails from Yorkshire, England. The White Rose is the heraldic symbol of Yorkshire, and dates back to at least the Fourteenth Century - possibly even before that! And it's well known in the UK that Yorkshire people are proud of their roots!

Kay moved to the United States, initially, to work as director of an organization providing help to the homeless on the outskirts of Washington DC. When that contract came to an end, she moved out of the city to enjoy country life... and with time to devote to it, and the encouragement of a whole set of crafty friends, she decided to embark on a new path that would give expression to her other great passion in life... for all things glittery, shiny, and papery...!

Kay says, "As a passionate crafter myself, my aim is to create a welcoming, friendly store, where customers can be sure of finding staff who are enthusiastic, helpful and personally interested in the products on sale."

"I'd love for you to come and join us for one of our cardmaking or scrapbooking classes; all materials are provided, along with light refreshments and a lot of fun! Or just come and browse the goodies in the shop or in the online store - you'll find things in the store that aren't on the website, and vice versa. Whichever way you choose, a warm welcome, and my 100% commitment to the best service that I can give, are my promises to you!"