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The most perfect Christmas craft!!
Paraffle's popular Christmas Wreath embroidery kit is designed for beginners and materials include DMC mouliné spécial 25 and metallic threads, a gorgeous beechwood display hoop and jingle bells for an extra flourish to the finished piece.
+44 (0)7468 535 475
info@paraffle-embroidery.com
www.paraffle-embroidery.com
With Christmas rapidly approaching, Décopatch® has launched some new additions to its ever-popular range of papier mâché shapes and papers for the festive celebrations.
The new additions include a nativity scene kit containing seven mâché shapes to decorate, as well as a stable which can be used as storage when the festivities are over.
The pretty hanging flower wreath comes with brass fasteners and can be decorated to suit individual tastes. The flowers are also detachable, making it easier to decorate.
Perfect for small table gifts, the new box crackers can be reused year after year, with the added bonus that they can be decorated to co-ordinate with the table dressing.
Just for fun, several hanging decorations have been introduced to this festive range and are sure to bring some smiles around the Christmas tree! These include an amusing rotund unicorn, sleigh, mittens, raclette pan and spatula, plus a selection of picture frames.
Also introduced for Christmas 2021 are four new limited edition textured foil paper packs, named Make a wish, Snow, Starry night and Natural. Each pack contains four co-ordinated 30cm x 40 cm sheets of textured paper, perfect for creating harmonised decorations.
+44 (0)1553 696 600
sales@exaclair.co.uk
www.exaclairlimited.com
This year, Ribbon Writer is introducing a new range of Christmas ribbon in eight beautiful colours: red, green, burgundy gold, cream, navy, white or black. This lovely satin ribbon has a glitter border in either silver or gold which is picked up by matching metallic print with 'Merry Christmas' in a lovely italic font. The 15mm is great for cards and Christmas decoration making while the slightly wider 25mm is perfect for wreaths, gifts and table decorations. The 25mm, also features a lovely Christmas themed image between each repeat. These gorgeous ribbons are available direct from Ribbon Writer.
+44 (0)1527 877 711
info@ribbonwriter.com
www.ribbonwriter.com
The Christmas Create-A-Card Message Reveal Dies are launching this august. Create a gorgeous collection of cards with a special hidden message! Each set includes a die that creates the main card base, along with full instructions to make your hidden message and beautiful decorate elements.
+44 (0)1388 660 930
https://www.crafterscompaniontrade.co.uk/
I love card making and love these card kits are from Bothy Threads. The Christmas Fox and Christmas Bear cards both measure 10cm x 10cm. These kits contain; 14 count misty blue Zweigart Aida, stranded cottons, special threads, needle, stitch diagrams and instructions. A brown triple fold card and envelope are also included.
info@bothythreads.com
www.bothythreads.com
From October, Craft Buddy will be releasing its brand new Disney Crystal Art Christmas Collection, building on the successful Disney Crystal Art launch earlier this year. The Disney Crystal Art Christmas Cards feature popular characters with a festive theme these include Festive Minnie, Santa Mickey, Festive Lion King, Winter Winnie The Pooh and Winter Olaf.
Other products in the collection include the Set of six Disney Pixar Hanging Decorations, a Disney Christmas Friends Sticker Set, a 30x30cm Winter Mickey and Minnie Crystal Art Canvas Kit and two Crystal Art Wreath Kits – Bambi & Christmas Disney Princess.
Further items in the Crystal Art range include 30x30cm Crystal Art Canvas Kits based on movie scenes from Raya and the Last Dragon, Dumbo and The Aristocats, as well as larger 40x50cm Canvas Kits of 101 Dalmatians and The Jungle Book.
For more details on the Crystal Art range, email trade@craftbuddyltd.co.uk
Did you know that it's possible to make a bag with the bark of a tree? The vegan leather alternative, cork fabric, is made by gluing cork sheets to a backing support.
So often we're offered mass production products with synthetic backings but Folclore Crafts took this fabric to the next level, changing polyester and PU for certified cotton fabrics. Now Folclore can say it has a 100 per cent plant-based and sustainable material.
This cork and cotton fabric was born from the joint work of Folclore Crafts and a Portuguese cork factory.
Using a handcrafted process, they're able to offer customised products. It's possible to choose from an amazing range of colours and natural patterns and to pick the best pure cotton backing from different weights. A lightweight cork fabric will be perfect for garments, a medium and a heavyweight material can be used in bags and other fashion accessories or in home interior projects, including upholstery. Even reversible options are possible.
Handcrafted, sustainable and with Portuguese soul, cork and cotton fabric from Folclore Crafts offers more than a leather alternative
wholesale@folclorecrafts.pt
www.folclorecrafts.pt
Everything you need to complete this embroidered appliqué felt hoop decoration depicting three beautiful toadstools, acorns and foliage is in the box. Inspired by local autumnal nature walks and the rich distinctive colours found in woodlands, this kit is a joy to make or gift and the design could also be used as an appliqué motif on a cushion or bag.
Beautifully packaged in a craft box with printed folk designs on all sides, this fully recyclable, reusable and compostable packaging makes for a beautiful shop display.
The kit includes high quality super soft wool mix felt in warm tones, assorted DMC threads, a needle and a 19cm wooden hoop. Full scale easy-to-follow templates, instructions and a stitch guide are included.
This kit is suitable for beginners learning new sewing kills and for more advanced crafters looking to develop their own ideas. The trade price is £8.30 (RRP £19.95) and all trade orders receive free PoS.
+44 (0)1132 460 403
info@corinnelapierre.com
www.corinnelapierre.com
This beautiful, feminine design is made up of three different stitches (all with illustrated instructions) and would be perfect for any skill level.
Each kit uses the best quality supplies including DMC stranded cotton, a 6in Elbesee wooden hoop, pre-printed 100 per cent cotton fabric and John James needles. This attention to detail means you have everything needed to complete this fantastic piece of hoop art. The RRP is £22.95.
hello@ohsewbootiful.com
www.ohsewbootiful.com
The Wonderful Women Embroidery Collection has an RRP £21.95. Inspired by the incredible women we know and love, this new range has been designed by Hawthorn Handmade's Claire Drinkwater and is a celebration of taking some time out for ourselves. Whether it's relaxing with a craft project, tending to your plants, speeding along a country lane or stretching out the week's aches and pains, we can all recognise ourselves and our loved ones in these images bought to life through stitching. These complete kits come with everything you need including DMC thread, wooden hoop, needle, pre-printed fabric and detailed instructions.
+44 (0)1258 863 873
wholesale@hawthornhandmade.co.uk
www.hawthornhandmadewholesale.co.uk