Here is a selection of features from Craft Focus magazine.
The COVID-19 crisis has prompted the loss of retail jobs across most regions in the UK. Consumers who weren't previously shopping online started to do so, and the halting of the economy has pushed the country into an inevitable recession. Retailers with an existing strong online presence are likely to come out of the crisis stronger, but many high-street orientated retailers will be worried for the future. But how can high-street retailers begin to recover from the hit taken over the past six months and adapt to the new normal? Nicole Huyghe, CEO of Boobook gives Craft Focus readers her insight.
'Together' marks a new era of Christmasworld and Paperworld trends, whose product and style worlds are increasingly converging in global consumer trends. The logical consequence is three joint trend statements with the upcoming themes, colours, materials, inspirations and styles. They provide the international decoration and office and stationery segment with orientation for individual product combinations.
The purchase of a Trotec laser cutter has enabled Bristol-based designer Sabella Tilley to start her own business, Treetop Treasures. Having previously focused on creating handmade paper cut gifts, Sabella wanted to expand her capabilities and be able to engrave additional materials, including wood.
If you can't wait for halloween 2020, but dreading the messy pumpkin bit? Then fear not trick-or-treaters, this year's spooky style is all about paint! If you've checked the likes of Pinterest recently (other online influences are available), you'll have seen a new cool craze for painting pumpkins! Learn how to create pretty pumpkins in sweet and stylish pastel shades with Rust-Oleum Furniture Paint and put some style into your Halloween celebrations.