Newtons Paints & Crafts Nelson Store

17/10/2026

A lovely afternoon sharing a little creativity! ❤️

Last week I had the pleasure of teaching a decoupage shell workshop at my mum’s retirement village.

My husband was supposed to be my assistant, but a cold put paid to that plan, so my 92-year-old mum stepped in instead!

What a wonderful afternoon we had. I just love seeing people discover what they can create with a little guidance.

Although our Nelson shop has closed, I’m still busy running Newton’s Paints & Crafts from my Auckland studio, making paint, sending orders and, whenever I get the chance, indulging in my own crafting obsession!

Lovely to still be sharing it all with you. ❤️

22/09/2026

One little pot, so many uses ✨Newton’s Triple Gloss Varnish isn’t only perfect for sealing decoupage. It’s also fabulous for protecting painted finishes and natural wood, varnishing floors, furniture and so much more—all with a beautiful high-gloss finish.

05/08/2026

Some of you might remember this colourful antique skittle sitting in the window of our Nelson store. 🌸

When we closed the shop, it came back with us to our Auckland studio. It now has pride of place by our front door, where it still makes me smile every time I walk past.

I created it simply for the joy of creating, and I think that’s why it remains one of my favourite little projects. 💕

21/07/2026

He’s keeping a close eye on all the parcels heading out to customers around New Zealand. Since closing our Nelson shop, every order is lovingly packed here and sent from our Auckland studio.

We might not have a shopfront anymore, but we’re still here, still creating, and still sending happy mail every week. ❤️

Thank you for continuing to support our small New Zealand business—it means a lot!
Ali x

25/06/2026

How to Decoupage Scallop Shells | 3 Easy Techniques for Beginners

07/06/2026

We invite you to view our latest decoupage tutorial for beginners, which can be accessed at https://youtube.com/shorts/31k1-edvHAg?si=CByefm5aRxSlaabw.

Decoupage on a glass plate using reverse decoupage art technique is...

21/05/2026

🌸 New Napkin Drop! 🌸

If you’re anything like us, you can never have too many beautiful decoupage napkins! We’ve just added a stunning new collection featuring florals, vintage-inspired designs, birds, botanicals and more.

Perfect for furniture, pots, trays, shells, canvases and all your creative projects. Whether you’re an experienced decoupage enthusiast or just getting started, these new designs are sure to inspire your next masterpiece.

✨ Shop online now and discover your new favourite design!

20/03/2026

Our Nelson store has now closed — a little sooner than we expected, as the building sold before even going to market.

It all happened very quickly, but moments like this are exactly what made it so special 💕

The chats, the creativity, the people — we’re so grateful to have been part of it.

Newton’s Paints is still going strong — now based in Auckland and shipping NZ-wide ✨
Newtonspaints.co.nz

Thank you Nelson… truly 🤍

06/03/2026

Well Nelson… this wasn’t the plan.

You may have seen our sign saying we’d be closed for six weeks and reopening on 10 April, but after a lot of thought we’ve decided instead to close the Nelson store and take everything back to our Auckland base.

Thank you from the bottom of our heart to all the lovely people who have supported us — we’ve loved meeting you.

If you’ve ever wandered past and thought “I must pop in there one day”… today’s that day.

✨ 30% OFF EVERYTHING IN STORE
Open from 1:30pm Saturday until 5pm

Pop in and grab some goodies before we pack up.

Newton’s will continue online as always.
Ali & Kev x