You can win one of 20 sets of 48 Spectrum Artist Colour Pencils (competition open to trade customers only). The new...
Craft Focus magazine is a bi-monthly trade publication for the craft industry, distributed to Art & Craft shops, Toy shops, Model shops, Haberdashers and Needlecraft retailers...read more
You can win one of 20 sets of 48 Spectrum Artist Colour Pencils (competition open to trade customers only). The new...
BCTF acquired by Kerrison Exhibitions
The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) has been acquired by Kerrison Exhibitions Limited in a deal completed on...
Spectrum Noir launches new Colourist Collection
Spectrum Noir is launching its brand-new Colourist Collection sets, which aim to teach the user how...
ExaClair launches new Whiteboard notebooks
ExaClair Limited, the UK subsidiary of the Exacompta-Clairefontaine group, has launched a new range of...
Yes! All non-essential retail can reopen from 12th April, 2021! I for one, cannot wait to browse the bright summer stock, chat to friendly shop owners (rather than simply clicking ‘add to basket’) and seeing our streets come to life slowly but surely. The feeling of holding bags full of creative goodies is a buzz that’s hard to be recreated online. Let the retail revival commence!
Over the spring, the Government will run a scientific Events Research Programme. This will include a series of pilots using enhanced testing approaches and other measures to run events with larger crowd sizes and reduced social distancing to evaluate the outcomes. We do hope the results are positive, so we can start taking laps of our loved exhibition centres by summer. Come 21st June 2021, all being well and all boxes being ticked, we could be living in a very different UK, with the promise of all current legal restrictions being abolished.
To help you get your stock ready please enjoy this issue packed full of bright products in our summer product showcase and our trend file entitled Jungle Fever! We also have a spotlight on Father’s Day with great ideas for men; plenty of needlework inspiration; and our all-important wellness and wellbeing feature – no one is saying the months ahead will be easy so take time to relax and look after yourselves. We have some wonderful, calming projects that may give you the perfect excuse for some ‘me time’.
Finally, Specialist Crafts has sponsored this issue’s competition where you can win one of 20 sets of 48 Spectrum Artist Colour Pencils to trial yourself or give away to your customers! Click here to enter www.craftfocus.com/competition
Rachel Westall, Editor
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ZWEIGART® has introduced their new seasonal booklet 104 / 322 KIDS XXL Little Farm. Especially in times like these, children look forward to creative activities at home. The new embroidery idea booklet in Zweigart's XXL series offers many great motifs on the subject of farms. With extra-large charts, counting is easy for children to learn and implement.
Zweigart provides a broad range of great quality needlework fabrics which are colour-fast and easy-care. All needlework fabrics are made in Germany and help to bring creative embroidery ideas to life.
For further information email info@zweigart.de or visit the website www.zweigart.de
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Bachmann Europe plc was formed in 1989 but has an origination in America back in 1833 when it specialised in manufacturing high-back Spanish combs for the ladies of the southern states. It's mostly known for the manufacture of model railways these days but also distributes a variety of products to create scenery for model layouts, plastic model kits, educational and science craft items, toys and collectables across a number of brands. Bachman Europe is based in Barwell, just outside of Hinckley in Leicestershire. Pauline Hinkley, sales and business development manager tells us more.... read more
Amy Koranek, part of the Sculpey design team, uses Premo Sculpey® clay to make this fantastic textured vase. Here she runs through the steps she took to using some of Sculpey's tools: the Sculpey® Super Slicer and the Sculpey® Style 'n Detail Set. The project is suitable for intermediate crafters and takes around two hours to complete (including baking time!). For This project, you'll also need a clean and dry glass vase - approximately 4in high by 3in in diameter. Then, you're all set to go! What a great spring/summer creation!... read more
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