Craft Focus - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 77)

18 GMC PUBLICATIONS New from Emma Varnam, Cute Crocheted Wild Animals features 10 adorable friends with an enviable mix and match wardrobe. There are five pairs of animals, each with their own personalities and distinctive outfits. The book includes a techniques section, with beautiful photography throughout. It’s available from March. +44 (0)1273 402 873 gmcbooks.com CRAFTFOAM Made from extruded polystyrene, Craftfoam is a versatile material with a multitude of uses. The foam can be cut, shaped, moulded and modelled, forming a strong and rigid shape that can be painted or finished. Ready-made letters and numbers are also available. +44 (0)114 249 5626 craftfoam.co.uk SEARCH PRESS Featuring 50 designs to paint, dye and draw, Katya Trischuk’s Egg Art offers an excellent way to boost Easter sales. With a little imagination, eggs can be transformed into beautiful decorative items and gifts, and this stunning book shows how to achieve the look using natural, everyday objects. +44 (0)1892 510 850 searchpress.com CRAFT BUDDY Craft Buddy is expanding its Forever Flowerz collection with new fragrance oils, allowing enthusiasts to create their own bouquets, wreaths, mixed media, home décor, cards, jewellery and clothing. There’s a range of different scents including rose, vanilla, lily, lavender, jasmine and eucalyptus, available in spray form. The company has also added new decorative wreath kits, offering an easy and cost-effective way to produce floral designs that won’t wilt. Realistic blooms include chrysanthemums, carnations, camellias, begonias, roses and poinsettias. Each flower is made from recycled polyester material. +44 (0)203 417 6565 craftbuddyltd.co.uk