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Each issue contains detailed information on upcoming trade shows and reviews many new and innovative products, enabling retailers to make informed and profitable buying decisions for their business. Find out more about the magazine here.
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Summer’s here and the time is right ... for crafting in the street! Well, maybe in the garden! Everyone at Craft Focus HQ is absolutely loving the warmer weather! Our ‘Endless Summer’ feature was a no-brainer. Warm colours, sunset prints and feel-good patterns – we’re soaking it all up before July comes and with it, the sound of sleigh bells.
Another trend feature you may have spotted is ‘Celestial Crafts’, for those who love stars, moons and a touch of astrology, this is for you! And, as a Sagittarius, it’s right up my street!
The Business Design Centre was buzzing for the London Stationery Show and it was great to see clients, old and new, London certainly was the place to be! Supporting young crafters and budding artists, we have our Children’s Crafts feature as well as our Back to School feature to assist their studies with a stellar offering of trendy and practical stationery supplies.
Our other jam-packed features include Crafts under £15 - for those giftworthy purchases, as well as haberdashery essentials in our ‘Ribbons & Buttons’ section and not forgetting all the latest industry news and trade show reports. Lastly, please shout if there’s anything you’d like to see in the magazine. We love to hear from our readers.
Enjoy the warmer days ahead and keep on crafting!
Rachel Westall, Editor
PS. If you have any news you would like to submit to this site or Craft Focus magazine, please email editor@craftfocus.com
Rachel x
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A major survey undertaken by Hobbycraft, the UK's largest arts and craft retailer, to launch its partnership with national mental health charity, Mind, has revealed that 72% of the nation believe that healthcare experts should recommend structured arts and craft activities to support mental health. With an incredible 8.8m Brits already using creative activities to improve their mental wellbeing, and 59% of people getting a real sense of achievement from crafts and hobbies, the importance of mindful creativity cannot be underestimated.
The people have spoken, and the results are in! Gift of the Year, organised by The Giftware Association, is thrilled to announce that Chi Cups by Chi Cups has been officially crowned the sixth People's Choice Champion, earning an overwhelming number of votes—nearly 20% of the total—and capturing the hearts of fans and supporters within their network. The award was announced at the Harrogate Home and Gifts Sundowners drink, held after the first day of trading.
