Creative Inspirations opens in Ompah

Jul 03, 2014

Craft lovers visiting the north country take note. A new craft store recently opened its doors in Ompah, where local crafters, Debbie Emery and Betty Hunter have set up shop. They named the new store "Creative Inspirations" and it is located in the old Ompah United Church. The craft business is not new to either lady. In 2011 and 2012 the two ran a craft store in Plevna in the former United Church manse, which they had to close when the manse was sold two years ago.

Debbie Emery, who is a sewer and quilter, has for sale in the new store an impressive assortment of quilts, pillows, tea cozies, table runners, place mats and wash mitts. Her lines are crisp and clean and her colour choices are harmonious. Her teddy bears make the perfect cuddly toy for youngsters.

Betty Hunter knits, crochets and tats and her items include garden aprons and lovely denim vests made from recycled clothing. Her unique line of pine needle baskets are exquisitely made and are a native craft she learned from her mother decades ago.

Also in stock are works by other local artisans, which include Jennifer Hunter's one of a kind “garden totems” which she creates from “upcycled” glassware and china. Richard Emery of Forest Frames has a interesting line of natural wooden frames made from hollow logs, which he dries out and slices and uses to frame photos and wild life scenery. Other works include acrylic still life paintings by Linda Rush, and stained glass and watercolour landscapes by Ardoch artist Catherine Owen. Local cottager Denise Elms has a unique line of beaded jewelry for sale, and Don Hunter's decorative birdhouses are also a delight.

Creative Inspirations is located at 10223 Road 509 in Ompah and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-4pm. For more information contact Betty Hunter at 613-479-2979 or Debbie Emery at 613-479-8057.