Craft Focus - Dec/Jan (Issue 76)

17 BRAND SPANKING NEW Brand spanking new New product launches for December and January CRAFTFOAM Craftfoam can be used to make homemade costumes and party decorations. Formed from extruded polystyrene, the material can be cut, shaped, moulded and modelled using a variety of non- specialist tools. It’s rigid and strong, with a uniform structure that can be painted and finished. Ready-made numbers and letters are also available. Try stocking the range alongside non-solvent paints and PVA glue to increase sales. +44 (0)114 249 5626 craftfoam.co.uk ZWEIGART With punch needle crafting growing in popularity, sales of yarn and embroidery threads are on the rise, and Zweigart offers a comprehensive range of supporting products. The company has also introduced an embroidery ideas booklet, Sweet Love, and a brand-new version of its Flower Power designers’ edition. info@zweigart.de zweigart.com CRAFT BUDDY Craft Buddy’s Forever Flowerz collection is set to launch to retailers in early 2020. The simple and cost-effective flower- making kits are suitable for crafters aged six and above. There’s a variety of blooms including chrysanthemums, carnations, camellias, begonias, peonies, roses and seasonal poinsettias. The product is ideal for lighting displays, wreathes, bouquets and cards. +44 (0)203 417 6565 craftbuddyltd.co.uk CRAFTER’S COMPANION Crafter’s Companion’s Subscription Box 19 contains everything that’s needed to create a varied selection of cards. The kit includes word- shaped balloon and banner dies with sentiments and confetti stamps, and a host of pretty papers in a pastel colour palette. The box is supplied monthly, with a retail price of £24.99. +44 (0)1388 663 251 crafterscompanion.co.uk 