Craft Focus - Page number 39 - June/July 2021 (Issue 85)

39 CRAFTS UNDER £15  CHEAP BUT CHIC It’s always good to stock some less expensive items for impulse purchases. Here are some fabulous crafts for under £15 HAWTHORN HANDMADE Discover the therapeutic craft of needle felting with this Alpaca needle felting kit. If you’ve never picked up a felting needle before, let Hawthorn’s detailed step-by-step instructions guide you, showing you how to turn the loose fluffy British wool into a wool sculpture you can be proud of. This kit will take the average beginner about two to four hours to make, offering a wonderful way to relax after a long day at a computer or with the kids. Once you’ve completed one of these needle felting kits, you’ll have all the basic techniques and skills needed to continue with this calming craft. info@hawthornhandmade.co.uk www.hawthornhandmade.com HONEST LOVE OUR PLANET These handmade majestic elephants bring a touch of traditional Kashmiri beauty and culture to your home. Handcrafted and hand painted by Honestlop’s team of talented Artisans to produce extraordinary aesthetic work. Each elephant has been handcrafted using the traditional technique of papier-mâché and hand painted using natural and organic pigments, to produce beautiful pieces which are 100 per cent biodegradable and plastic free. basharat@honestlop.com https://honestlop.com/ THE CRAFTY KIT COMPANY Winner of the ‘Gift of the Year Award 2020’, The Crafty Kit Company’s Baby Bunny Needle Felting Kit is a perfect introduction to the art of needle felting. With clear, step-by-step instructions, it’s a fantastic kit for beginners to try, and quite possibly the cutest little bunny you could make especially with an RRP £12.50. +44 (0)1620 860907 trade@craftykitcompany.co.uk trade.craftykitcompany.co.uk DANNELLS LTD Design a lampshade to match your upholstery, curtains, wallpaper or any room theme. This Needcraft Lampshade Making Kit makes you a professional 20cm drum lampshade from the covering of your choice, that can be used as a Pendant lampshade, or with a suitable table lamp. The RRP is £10 and there are other sizes and shapes available. +44 (0)1992 700 311 info@dannells.com www.dannells.com