Craft Focus - October/November (Issue 75)

18 CRAFTFOAM Known for its versatility, Craftfoam can be cut, shaped, moulded and modelled using a variety of different tools. It’s popular with crafters looking to create homemade decorations, table centrepieces, door hangers and window displays. Its smooth surface can be painted and used with some resins and pastes, while ready-to-use letters and numbers are also available. Try stocking it alongside non-solvent oil-based paints and PVA glue to increase basket spend. +44 (0)114 249 5626 craftfoam.co.uk HERITAGE CRAFTS Designed by Peter Underhill, The Intruder retails at £12.05. It’s part of the Simply Heritage range, a collection of whole-stitch designs that are suitable for beginners and those looking for a quick project. The kit is supplied with 14-count aida fabric and materials. +44 (0)1889 575 256 hcrafts.com EXACLAIR ExaClair has released a lettering version of its popular Clairfontaine Feelgood Creativ’book. Each pad includes writing, colouring, origami and cutting activities with themes such as wildflowers and cacti. “The product will provide hours of relaxing and imaginative entertainment, conveniently supplied and attractively packaged in one book,” says Clement Rouillard, ExaClair’s marketing manager. +44 (0)1553 696 600 exaclairlimited.com CORINNE LAPIERRE Suitable for those with a little more experience, Corinne Lapierre’s Fergus has movable arms and legs. Made from luxurious soft felt, the kit retails at £14.40 and contains everything required to make this cute fox and his outfit. Free point of sale and sample packs are available with every trade order. +44 (0)113 246 0403 corinnelapierre.com CRAFTER’S COMPANION Crafter’s Companion has released a selection of background stamps, made from photopolymer. Each design comes with a selection of smaller stamps and sentiments. A new stamping platform is also available, featuring an innovative ‘spring-loaded foot’ design and measuring grid. It works with a range of accessories and is set to become a must-have for projects like cardmaking, scrapbooking, home décor and gifts. Products retail at £19.99 each. +44 (0)1388 663 251 crafterscompanion.co.uk