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    Do you use BookTok? 

    We've become slightly addicted to it here at Betty's Books. You'll find us on there as 'bettysbooksseaton' please do give us a follow when you find us. 

    We've found so many brilliant book recommendatinos on there and have put together a list of some of the books we see most often on there - CLICK HERE - to see the list we've compiled of some BookTok Favs. 

    You'll find many of the titles in the list available at Betty's Books in Seaton or here on our webiste. In store you'll also find lots of freebies themed to those books such as bookmarks, badges, stickers and art prints. We are always chatting to publishing and marketing companies doing our best to get you all the bookish freebies we can. 


  2. Betty's Books & Devon Art Supplies are looking to hire a 'Social Media Savvy' assistant. 

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    Initially the role will be for 2 hours on a Saturday morning (11am - 1pm ideally, though we can be flexible with timing), if successful in the role there is the potential for additional hours. 

    The role will involve working with a variety of social media including: 

    TikTok, Instagram, Facebook , Twitter, You Tube and possibly others 

    You'll be researching social media trends relating to books and art, planning content, creating content and undertaking various other tasks within the shop to assist Kerri-Ann with online and in store marketing. 

    In order to be considered you must be passionate about both books and art, confident in creating social media content and able to work efficiently. 

    This role would be ideal for a local student who is passionate about books and art. 

    If you would like to find out more about this role or apply for the position please contact Kerri-Ann via [email protected], pop in store on a Saturday or give her a call on 01297 624246 

  3. Are you trying to find a bookshop in Seaton, Devon? Well you have found us. 

    We are Betty's Books, a bookshop based on Queen Street in Seaton, Devon. We are just a short walk from the seafront so visiting us makes a lovely day out. Alongside books we also sell art and craft supplies as our shop is shared with Devon Art Supplies. 

    In our bookshop you'll be able to find books for adults, teens and a small selection for children. We have a great selection of young adult books so if you are a young reader, or know one then coming to visit us is a must. We also sotck puzzle books, logic books, colouring books and activity books. There is a selection of maps and walking guides too. 

    Our bookshop is also part of the National Book Tokens scheme which means you can buy and redeem your national book tokens here in store. 

    We have a great selection of fiction and non-fiction in our little bookshop so there is hopefully something for everyone. 

    If you are a book lover but the people you are visiting Seaton with are not it is still worth bringing them along to our Queen Street shop as there is plenty more to see and we have a quiet little courtyard garden people are welcome to sit and wait in. 

  4. Have you ever used Imagetrace? 

    You can watch a video demonstration of Kerri-Ann using Imagetrace here. 

    When purchasing Imagetrace you can buy packs of assorted colours or packs of just white or black (graphite) 

    Imagetrace is wax-free pure graphite tracing paper.

    You can transfer your pattern, drawing or template onto any surface - Paper, Fabrics, Canvas, Ceramics, Glass, Wood, Metal etc.

    Imagetrace is Acid free so suitable for cardmaking and scrapbooking.

    It helps you to creates clean crisp tracings that can be easily erased and inked or painted over.

    Imagetrace is ideal for design, illustration, crafts, art, fabric painting, dress making and industrial applicaations

    It is economical because each sheet can be used over and over again.

  5. If you want to try stamping for your card making or papercraft projects then we've got a great selection of stamps available at bargain prices here at Devon Art Supplies in Seaton.

    The most popular stamp range we offer is our own brand range called Imagine Design Create. There are a great range of themes, wording and accent stamps and a variety of sizes on offer in the selection. They are perfect for beginners and more advanced stampers. Most often they are used with ink pads though these top quality stamps can also be used with paints and other mediums. 

    As well as the stamps we also offer ink pads, blending tools, embossing powders and other stamping accessories. 

    Take a look at some of the stamps here, most are currently on sale.