Craft Focus - Page number 45 - June/July 2021 (Issue 85)

EXACLAIR ExaClair Limited has launched a new envelope collection into its popular Clairefontaine Pollen range, to further inspire card-making craft enthusiasts in their latest correspondence projects. The range features a selection of three different marble designs; pastel, purple and lagoon, with each pattern enhanced with small golden highlights to add a beautiful finishing touch. The envelopes are made from premium 120g FSC® certified, acid free paper, and are suitable for both inkjet and laser printing. They’re available in a pack of 10 114mm x 162mm sized envelopes. Lawrence Savage, marketing manager at ExaClair says that the envelopes are designed to suit a wide variety of occasions: “The designs allow a person to make invitations, cards and special correspondence for friends and family that incorporates a creative and eye-catching look.” +44 (0)1553 696 600 sales@exaclair.co.uk www.exaclairlimited.com Stylish stationery Whether you’re working from home or back in the office super stylish stationery makes all the difference! We think all of these would look great in your stores… HONEST LOVE OUR PLANET These one-of-a-kind pen pots are handcrafted and painted by Honestlop’s talented Artisans. Using the traditional technique of papier-mâché and painted using natural, organic pigments, these pen pots are 100 per cent plastic-free and biodegradable. Each is made with care and attention to detail to produce such beautiful pieces. basharat@honestlop.com https://honestlop.com/ SEARCH PRESS The traditional art of Illumination − the creation of elaborate, decorated letters and initials − is now attracting new enthusiasts. It reached its apogee in the monasteries of medieval Europe and was practised with great skill and artistry. Embellished with gold leaf, the illuminated letters of those early scribes seemed to reflect light, as though they were indeed illuminated. The Bible of Illuminated Letters by Margaret Morgan presents step-by-step instructions for recreating illuminated alphabets from six historical periods, including Celtic, Gothic and Romanesque. Diagrams for upper- and lower-case letters are accompanied by ideas for borders and decorations, and full instructions for gilding. Each section also explores ways in which the illuminated letters can be adapted to create a truly personal style, while a gallery of modern examples will inspire further creativity. sales@searchpress.com www.searchpress.com ELVIRA VAN VREDENBURGH DESIGNS Elvira van Vredenburgh Designs has introduced the ‘Flora’ wrapping paper (WP-EV056). The wrap measures 50cm x 70cm and is litho printed on 100gsm FSC credited paper with a matt finish. The wholesale price is £1.10, sold in a case of 25 sheets. hello@elviravvdesigns.com www.elviravvdesignscom  45 CREATIVE STATIONERY