Craft Focus - Feb/Mar (Issue 65)

30 craft focus mum,s the word SENT FROM HEAVEN This Mums are Angels cross stitch kit from Design Works Crafts features an angel carrying a pillow with World’s Best Mum on. With this gift there can be no doubt that she is loved and respected. The kit has 14 count white aida fabric, stranded cottons threads, sewing needle, chart and instructions. The finished piece measures 30cm by 23cm and the kit retails for just £23.99. SoloCrafts +44 (0)161 464 7313 solocrafts.com MAKE IT PERSONAL Express Yourself MIP (Make it Personal) is the home of innovative stick-on decorations (toppers) and crafting products for a host of craft and scrap booking applications, from card making through to gift personalisation. This programme gives retailers a special opportunity to offer customers a personalisation option for greeting cards, scrapbooking and ancillaries. The beautifully designed toppers are the perfect embellishment to create fully bespoke hand-finished creations for that extra special person! Second Nature +44 (0)1983 209 590 secondnature.co.uk HANDBAGS GALORE Bag O’ Fun printed needlepoint kits from The Fei Collection were inspired by Fei’s love for designer handbags. Either stitch the tapestry design yourself or give the kit to Mum to create her own. Owning twenty-eight stylish handbags at once should put a smile on her face! The kit contains English Appleton wool, wool index card, Printed Zweigart interlock canvas, needle, chart and instructions, all of which are packaged in The Fei Collection’s distinctive dark green gift bag with stylish cord handles. The Fei Collection +44 (0)1594 516 771 feicollection.co.uk TIME FOR TEA Inspired by the quintessentially British concept of afternoon tea, the Vintage Tea Party collection features everything you need to create co-ordinated craft projects. Dies in the range feature cakes, teapots and teacups, a delightful doily, plus simply tea-riffic sentiments! Pair the dies with the stamp set, embossing folders and pretty papers to achieve a cohesive finish. The fresh colourway of baby pink, light green and aqua makes the collection ideal for a pretty Mother’s Day project. Crafters Companion +44 (0)1388 660 930 crafterscompaniontrade.com A WARM GLOW Create and design beautiful lanterns with Dannells’ NeedCraft Lantern Making Kit. This kit makes four lanterns and comes with battery-operated tea lights so there’s no risk to leaving your designs glowing through the evening. Using your favourite textiles and this simple kit, you can make beautiful gifts to match interiors or to simply give any room an aspect of warmth. Dannells’ NeedCraft +44 (0)1992 700 311 dannells.com