ABOUT US
A Shop Filled with Handmade Craftsmanship and Family Tradition.
Our little shop is about much more than handmade creations. It’s a story of family, creativity, and tradition. Four generations work together with love, passion, and dedication: great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, and Marie.
Each of us brings our own unique talents. Our great-grandmother loves knitting and sewing, while our grandmother patiently crochets a wonderful variety of handmade animals, fruits, vegetables, and many other charming creations.
Our mother is the creative mind behind new ideas. She manages the shop, organizes workshops and birthday celebrations, and ensures that traditional craftsmanship and modern inspiration come together beautifully.
Marie adds a playful touch with her colorful pom-poms, vibrant macramé keychains, and handmade bracelets, bringing fresh energy and creativity to everything we do.
In a world of mass production, we believe in quality, care, and the value of genuine handmade craftsmanship.
WORKSHOPS
POMPOM
Our most popular and frequently booked workshop is our lovingly designed pompom workshop. Creativity takes center stage in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere where participants can freely experiment with colors, shapes, and materials.
Using simple tools like templates, soft yarn, and scissors, unique pompoms are created step by step – no prior experience needed. Through a playful approach, everyone quickly develops a feel for their own designs.
Whether bold, playful, or harmonious, each pompom is one of a kind. The finished pieces can be used as decorative flowers, personalized keychains, or cheerful accents for a child’s room.
Suitable for participants aged 6 and up, the workshop offers creative fun and a small escape from everyday life
TASSEL GARLAND
Our tassel garland workshop invites participants to get creative with textiles and design their own decorative pieces in a relaxed atmosphere.
Step by step, tassels are crafted from yarn and combined into a harmonious garland. With a variety of colors and styles to choose from, each design becomes unique – no prior experience needed.
From minimalistic to playful, each garland reflects a personal style and is perfect for home decor, special occasions, or a child’s room.
Suitable for participants aged 5 and up, the workshop offers a creative, hands-on experience with a handmade piece to take home.
DREAMCATCHER
Immerse yourself in the creative world of our Dreamcatcher workshops and design your very own personal dream catcher. Step by step, you will turn a simple wreath frame into a unique piece of art using yarn, feathers, beads, and other materials.
During the workshop, you will be guided through the process in an easy and supportive way. You can choose colours, materials, and details freely, allowing your own style and creativity to shape the final design.
All materials are provided, and no prior experience is required. The workshop is suitable for ages 6 and up and for anyone who enjoys creating something with their own hands. It offers a chance to slow down, focus on creativity, and enjoy the process of making.
At the end, you will take your handmade dream catcher home as a personal keepsake and a reflection of your creativity.
RAINBOW KEYCHAIN
Our Rainbow Keychain Workshop brings lots of joy, creativity. Children aged 6 and up are invited to design and create their very own rainbow keychain using colorful mini pom-poms and a variety of fun crafting materials.
With simple, step-by-step guidance, the children can explore their creativity and enjoy the process of making something unique. Each child creates a small, colorful piece of art that reflects their own style and imagination.
At the end of the workshop, everyone can proudly take their handmade keychain home – perfect for school bags, pencil cases, or as a special gift for family and friends.
The workshop is especially ideal for birthday parties, as it combines creative crafting with a relaxed and playful atmosphere. It encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and hands-on creativity in an easy and enjoyable way. No prior experience is needed – just curiosity, fun, and a love for colors!
MACRAME KEYCHAIN
In our Macramé Keychain Workshop, children are introduced to the basic macramé knot and receive a clear and easy-to-understand introduction to this traditional knotting technique. They develop an initial understanding of how simple hand movements can be used to create beautiful and durable patterns.
A wide selection of macramé cords in various colors is available for designing the keychains. This allows each child to choose their own color combinations and assemble a unique piece according to their preferences.
The workshop provides a relaxed and focused working environment in which the children have time to become familiar with the material and explore their manual skills. At the end, they take home self-made keychains that serve as personal keepsakes.
LEATHER JEWELLERY
In this workshop, participants create individual earrings or keychains made of leather, crafted step by step by hand. Suitable for ages 8 and up, they work with different pieces of leather, colors, and shapes, learning how simple materials can be turned into unique items.
A selection of various leather types and design elements is available, allowing each piece to develop its own character. By cutting, punching, and combining, a personal accessory is created that reflects individual taste.
The group size is limited to 4 participants, ensuring enough time and guidance for each project.
At the end, everyone takes home their own handmade piece of jewellery or keychain – a special result that brings lasting enjoyment.
BEAD JEWELLERY
From the age of 5, young artists can let their imagination run free. In a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere, they create their own jewellery just the way they like it. Whether bracelets, necklaces, or small rings – anything they enjoy is welcome!
A wide variety of beads is available, ranging from colorful and sparkling to simple and elegant. Different shapes, colors, and materials invite children to experiment and mix and match. And best of all: they can make as much jewellery as they like.
A creative experience that is not only fun, but also leaves them feeling proud of their own creations!
STAMP CARD
In our stamping workshop, children and adults design unique cards and tags the way they imagine them. From the age of 4, participants can playfully explore and combine a variety of motifs.
A wide selection of stamps is available, including popular phrases, letters, animals, flowers, and much more. Participants can create postcards or tags – perfect for personal messages or small gifts.
Thanks to high-quality ink pads in a range of colors, the prints come out clear and beautiful, making each piece truly special. Whether colorful and playful or simple and elegant, every idea can be brought to life here.
This workshop is ideal for creating personalized invitation cards, for example for a birthday party at Marie & Me or other events, and for designing wonderful cards with simple tools.
PERLER BEAD
In our fuse bead workshop, even the youngest children can discover the joy of creating. It is ideal for kids from around 3 years old and invites them to playfully design their very first artworks.
Using colorful beads, children can create fun designs such as unicorns, dolphins, cars, flowers, and many other figures. They can follow templates or bring their own ideas to life, whatever they prefer.
Once the design is finished, it is fused in the shop so the beads melt together and become stable. The finished piece can then be proudly taken home. A lovely keepsake and a small handmade masterpiece.
DRIED FLOWER WREATH
In our workshop, you’ll create your own dried flower wreaths using a variety of natural materials. A selection of dried flowers, grasses, and natural twine is available, allowing each participant to design a unique piece that reflects their personal style.
Whether simple, playful, or modern, every wreath develops its own individual character. The finished creations are long-lasting and require no maintenance, making them perfect as door or wall decorations throughout the year.
At the end, everyone takes home their handmade dried flower wreath – a timeless decoration or a special gift idea that brings lasting joy and can easily be enjoyed for a long time.
SUNCATCHER
In this workshop, children and adults create their own suncatchers and discover how sunlight can be transformed into sparkling colors, small rainbows, and vibrant light reflections.
Through cut glass crystals or prisms, light is refracted and cast as colorful patterns onto walls, floors, and furniture. This creates a special, often calming and inspiring atmosphere in the room.
Suncatchers connect light, nature, and movement – especially when placed in windows, on balconies, or in gardens, where they gently move in the wind and capture sunlight.
Each piece is a unique handmade creation using materials such as crystal glass, beads, or metal, making it a beautiful decoration or a meaningful gift with a positive glow.
ROCK PAINTING
Our Rock Painting workshop is the perfect activity for children aged around 5 and up to express their creativity and let their imagination run wild in a fun and inspiring way. In a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, the kids transform simple stones into colorful little pieces of art. Children are welcome to bring their own collected stones from home, or they can choose directly in our shop from a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and unique textures.
Painting and decorating take place on-site using high-quality Posca acrylic paints and creative painting tools. All materials needed for the workshop are fully included in the price. At the end of the session, every child can proudly take their beautifully painted stones home as a special keepsake.
HAND LETTERING
Our handwriting workshop is perfect for children aged around 8 and up who enjoy writing, designing, and getting creative. In a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere, the children learn how to create beautiful letters, decorative lettering styles, and creative embellishments in a fun and playful way. Using different pens, colors, and practice sheets, the children first practice letters and simple techniques. Afterwards, they create their own artworks directly in our shop, such as name tags, greeting cards, invitations, bookmarks, gift tags, and other personalized cards. This allows every child to explore their creativity and develop their own unique style.
The workshop takes place entirely on-site, and all materials are included. Step by step, we show easy techniques and creative ideas, making the workshop enjoyable for both beginners and young writing enthusiasts. At the end, all children can proudly take their handmade creations home.
TOTE BAG
In our cozy shop, little artists transform simple fabric bags into colorful masterpieces. This creative workshop is ideal for children from around 5 years old and playfully encourages imagination and fine motor skills.
Using bright textile markers, children decorate their bags with their favorite designs right on site. Whether magical unicorns, wild animals, geometric patterns, or completely freestyle creations – there are endless possibilities. A large selection of easy-to-use stencils is available, while children are also free to create their own designs. To keep crafting fun and mess-free, we use textile markers instead of liquid paint.
Each child can decorate and take home up to 3 pieces, creating practical and personal keepsakes ready to use right away. All materials, including the fabric bags, stencils, and markers, are included, and an accompanying adult is warmly welcome during the workshop.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
MUFFINS
Apple Crumble Muffins (each: 1,30 €)
Banana Bread Muffins (each: 1,40 €)
Chocolate Spelt Muffins (each: 1,20 €)
GIFTBOX
Apple Crumble Muffins (each: 1,30 €)
Banana Bread Muffins (each: 1,40 €)
Chocolate Spelt Muffins (each: 1,20 €)
BROWNIES
– Classic Brownies (12,00 €)
– Cheese Cake Brownies (12,00 €)
– Lemonies (12,00 €)
DECORATION
– Classic Brownies (12,00 €)
– Cheese Cake Brownies (12,00 €)
– Lemonies (12,00 €)
CAKES
– Chocolate Cake (12,00 €)
– Marble Cake (12,00 €)
– Spelt Lemon Cake (12,00 €)
INVITATIONS
– Chocolate Cake (12,00 €)
– Marble Cake (12,00 €)
– Spelt Lemon Cake (12,00 €)
GIFT BOX
Create your individual gift box directly in our shop. Simply choose your favorite pieces at Marie & Me and put together a box that perfectly matches your personal style and preferences. You decide which products you love most and combine them into a unique selection that feels truly like you.
This gift box can then be used for birthdays or other special occasions, making it a very personal and flexible gift concept. Your friends and guests can browse through the items you have chosen, select individual products from your box, and give them to you as a thoughtful gift. Each item can be picked separately, so the final result becomes a collection of meaningful presents from different people.
This way, your gift box is not just a box of products, but a curated experience that grows with every celebration. It brings together your personal taste and the generosity of your friends, turning every occasion into something more special and memorable.
DECORATIONS
Our store is already beautifully decorated and provides the perfect setting for your celebration, creating a warm and festive atmosphere from the moment your guests arrive. If you would like to add a personal touch to your event, you can explore our wide selection of party decorations, including balloons, piñatas, napkins, table decorations and many other festive items.
All decorations are available for purchase directly on-site from our Partydeko collection, allowing you to choose the perfect finishing touches while you’re here. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, baby shower, family gathering, or another special occasion, you’ll find a variety of colors, styles, and decorative accessories to complement your celebration.
Shopping directly at our store also makes last-minute additions quick and convenient, so you can focus on enjoying your event while creating a beautifully coordinated atmosphere for you and your guests.
INVITATION
You’ve chosen to celebrate your birthday at Marie & Me? We are truly delighted – thank you very much for your trust!
To make inviting your guests as easy and enjoyable as possible, we’ve created a specially designed birthday invitation for you. You can download it here for free. It has been crafted with care to match the warm and festive atmosphere of your celebration at Marie & Me.
Simply print the invitation as often as you need and share it with your friends, family, or colleagues. Whether handed out personally or sent along with a thoughtful message, it’s a lovely way to set the tone for your special day.
We hope it helps you build excitement for your celebration and makes organizing your guest list just a little bit easier.
VOUCHER
Looking for a personalized gift from our shop but not sure which item is the right choice? We know it can sometimes be difficult to decide, especially when you want to find something truly meaningful for friends or family.
That’s why we offer our colorful and beautifully designed gift vouchers as a flexible alternative. You can easily choose the amount you’d like to give, making it suitable for any occasion, budget, or special moment. Whether it’s a birthday, holiday, celebration, or just a small surprise in between, a gift voucher is always a thoughtful option.
The recipient can then explore our shop freely and choose exactly what they like best. This way, you’re not just giving a product, but also the joy of choosing something personal and special.
WE ARE HERE
Our store is conveniently located in the heart of Silves, Algarve, just behind the market hall on Rua João José Gomes 20. Easy to find and perfectly situated for looking, exploring, and shopping.
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