Craft Focus - Dec/Jan (Issue 70)

18 cra ftfocus brand spanking new Bright as a button Development never stops at Jones Buttons, and Chairman John Ashley is always on the lookout for new and special designs to add to the range. Recent examples include this stunning button, electroplated in gold with red epoxy enamelling. Green, blue and purple versions are also due to be added to the collection. Also out this season is a striking two-tone textured button which is currently sold in blue, with deep red and grey set to follow. A number of different sizes are available. +44 (0)115 978 1263 jones-buttons.com Sugar rush FMM Sugarcraft has a range of new products available including this cute dinosaur cutter set which is ideal for use with finely rolled modelling paste. The design can be coloured conventionally or customised to suit individual taste. Tropical-inspired cakes are also proving popular this season, and FMM has a range of leaf cutters that can be used to give a fresh and modern look to wedding and celebration cakes. +44 (0)1442 292 970 fmmsugarcraft.com Think pink Design Works Crafts has added this on-trend flamingo to its counted cross stitch collection. Measuring 13cm x 18cm and retailing at £12.99, the striking bird makes a great quick project. Each set comes with 14-count white aida fabric, stranded cottons on an organiser card, a needle, charted design and instructions. +44 (0)161 464 7313 solocrafts.com Stuck fast Creative Products Distribution has been chosen to supply Tesa’s range of adhesives to the UK craft market. Items include the company’s TACK adhesive pads, as well as a new and award-winning glue stamp. Also available are spray glues, rollers, double-sided tapes, hand dispensers and eco-friendly options. +44 (0)20 8953 2143 creative-distribution.co.uk