Craft Focus - Jun/Jul (Issue 73)

74 GMC GROUP Ideal for younger crafters, Jenny Doh’s Creative Lettering for Kids offers a visually dynamic and accessible way to add textual elements to any type of project, from journals to mixed-media art. A range of accomplished artists present their favourite techniques, illustrated with inspiring examples of their own work and simple step-by-step instructions. +44 (0)1273 402 873 thegmcgroup.com CRAFTER’S COMPANION Spectrum Noir sparkle brush pens add vivid dye-colour and are packed with fine glitter pigment. Each brush tip is perfect for precision strokes and accurate colour fills, as well as adding sparkling embellishments, lettering and detail. Three new six-piece packs will join the range on 19th June, including spring-summer, autumn-winter and vintage tones. Each set retails at £24.99. +44 (0)1388 660 930 crafterscompaniontrade.co.uk OCTOPUS BOOKS Ideal for beginners, Forty Ways to Write I Love You provides a fascinating insight to the art of typography. Easy step-by-steps teach readers how to use frames, borders, shapes, banners and other decorative flourishes to enhance penmanship. Practice pages accompany each style, inviting readers to try out their newfound skills. The book retails at £12.99. +44 (0)20 3122 6400 octopusbooks.co.uk SEARCH PRESS Written by Sue Hiepler and Yasmin Reddig, Lettering with Love shows readers how to create beautiful messages using a combination of hand lettering and watercolours. Broken down into easy steps, the guide demonstrates ways in which to use different pens and inks to create stunning effects. There’s also 10 step-by-step projects and useful worksheets on which to practice. The book retails at £12.99. +44 (0)1892 510 850 searchpress.com