Craft Focus - Apr/May (Issue 66)

52 craft focus Make additional sales by stocking contemporary craft books alongside your other product offerings. We review the latest editions to hit the shelves bookstan BLOOM By Choi Hyang Mee Price: £19.99 ISBN: 978 178627 167 9 Laurence King Choi Hyang Mee’s first book sold more than 60,000 copies in Korea. Her latest title, Bloom, is published in the UK by Laurence King and features over 50 papercut designs, complete with tutorials and cutting guides. Three different paper stocks are included, as well as lots of ideas on how to display each finished work. The book is ideal for those who wish to create their own cards, invitations, decorations or framed artwork. We say: Inspired by flora and fauna and featuring templates for birthday cards and wedding invitations, this slim volume is a sure-fire winner with papercutting enthusiasts of all ability levels. FLOWER ARRANGING WREATHES By Katie Smyth and Terri Chandler Price: £14.99 ISBN: 978 178713 120 0 Quadrille Crafting with natural materials is one of this year’s biggest trends. In this stunning book, Katie and Terri provide an easy-to-follow introduction to seasonal floristry, with instructions to make a range of projects including a wild spring wreath, chair decorations for a stylish wedding and an eye-catching rope garland. We say: Packed with beautiful photography, this book is a great introduction to the process of finding, preparing and wiring flowers and it will change the way you think about traditional floristry. PAPERCUTTING