Is the Creative Me online store (creativeme.co.za) still open?

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No. Creative Me, the South African online shop for teddy bear, doll and dollhouse supplies, has closed. The homepage of creativeme.co.za carries a notice from owner Megan stating that the store has closed after 25 years and thanking customers for their support. Because of that, you should not expect to place a new order there, and the product listings still visible on the page are not an indication that the shop is trading.

What the site says

The closure notice appears at the top of the homepage, above the regular shop content:

"THIS STORE HAS CLOSED. Thank you for your support over 25 years and for creating precious memories with me. Bowing out and blowing kisses! Megan"

The same message is repeated in the page's introductory text. The rest of the homepage still shows the shop's usual sections — Adopt, Doll & Teddy Bear Patterns, Dollhouse Miniatures, and categories such as Eyes, Fabric, Joint Connectors, Kits, Noses, Resin, Scrapbook Embellishments, and Tools & Accessories — along with new products, sale items and customer reviews. These are remnants of the shop as it was, not evidence of current trading.

What Creative Me sold

For context, the site describes itself as "South Africa's most visited shop for teddy bear, doll, and dollhouse supplies," offering patterns, fabric and other necessities for making your own toys. The product listings that remain on the homepage give a sense of the range:

Type Examples Listed prices (ZAR)
Printed patterns Romeo 38cm, Rooibossie 55cm, Katy Mouse 45cm, Ruffin 25cm R35 marked down to R5–R10
PDF patterns Rowena 35cm, Sabine 11cm, Schnozzel 12cm R20–R30
Dollhouse miniatures Sewing Room Shelf, Miniature Sewing Pattern, Fabric Bolts, Decor Element MA03 R7–R155

These prices are historical listings on a closed store, so treat them as a record of what was offered rather than as current offers.

What to do instead

  • If you arrived via an old link or bookmark: the shop is not accepting orders, so look for another supplier of bear-making and dollhouse supplies.
  • If you want a specific pattern: note the name and size (for example, "Romeo 38cm printed pattern" or "Rowena 35cm PDF pattern") so you can search for it or a similar design elsewhere.
  • If you are researching the shop: the homepage itself is the primary source — the closure notice, the 25-year history and Megan's farewell message are all stated there.

In short, creativeme.co.za is a closed store's website. The closure message is explicit, and no new purchases should be attempted through it.