www.theblackcatgifts.com is the online home of The Black Cat Gifts and Beads located in Historic Bellefonte Pennsylvania. Be sure to visit our artist's pages which are organized by art. Questions? Feel free to contact us!

Let's Go STATE! The Black Cat Gifts and Beads will be closed for all 2010 home Penn State Football Games.

Sept. 4
Sept. 18
Sept 25
Oct. 9
Oct. 30
Nov. 6
Nov. 27

But, remember, we are open Sundays from 12-4! Hope to see you soon!

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The Black Cat Gifts and Beads is pleased to announce the acquisition of Custom Connection Beads. For a limited time you will be able to purchase custom connection beads from The Black Cat. This is an extensive 10-year collection of beads from around the globe.

Stop in soon because there is a limited selection available! Once they're gone, they're gone!

In 1993, a group of local business people and artistans formed a group interested in revitalizing the downtown Bellefonte, PA area and providing a cooperative retail outlet to local artists. Opened in 1994, "Temple Court Crafters" gave them that space. Housed in the historic Temple Court building in the heart of downtown, the cooperative gave many locally known artists a stepping stone into the retail world. It was also a place for stay-at-home Moms to show off their creative side and retirees a creative and social outlet. In the beginning, Temple Court Crafters also blended antiques with the art, a concept that was viewed as "different" by many people at that time.

In April 1998, Temple Court Crafters moved to our present location (A few doors down the street) and became the Black Cat. Over the years, many members have come and gone, so there is an ever changing array of locally produced arts and crafts. In 2007, The Black Cat once again transformed itself into a more contemporary group. We have changed from a "craft-mall" look and have taken on more of a gift store appearance. We no longer carry antiques, but have added a vast array of beads and beading supplies for the jewelry making enthusiast or artist. All the while, still giving you a wide selection of locally hand-crafted gifts and items for your home.