Craft Focus - Aug/Sep (Issue 68)

craft focus 53 Christmas products Festive fun These festive 3D embossing folders have different levels of depth built into the design, providing crafters with the ability to create their own backgrounds. The folders work with a range of different techniques and mediums such as ink and gilding wax, which makes it possible to achieve a variety of visually stunning effects. +44 (0)1388 660 930 crafterscompaniontrade.co.uk Merry & bright Heritage Crafts has added three new kits to its Christmas card collection for 2018, each measuring 5.5cm x 9.5cm. Images are designed by Susan Ryder and based on stained glass windows. Each cross stitch set contains Zweigart fabric, DMC stranded cottons, a needle, charts, instructions, cards and envelopes, with an individual retail price of £7.50. +44 (0)1889 575 256 hcrafts.com Glass act These stained glass-inspired decorations make great Christmas tree ornaments. Produced by Design Works, the counted cross stitch collection includes six ornaments stitched on a 14-count plastic canvas sheet, which is then cut out and ready to hang. Each ornament measures 2in x 4in, and the pack retails at £21.99. Also available is this smartly-dressed snowman stocking, stitched on 14-count Aida. The set comes with Christmas-patterned fabric, stranded cottons, a paper chart and full instructions. The design can be personalised and retails at £29.99. Both products are available from Solocrafts. +44 (0)161 464 7313 solocrafts.com