Craft Focus - August/September 2022 (Issue 92)

15 BRAND SPANKING NEW Brand spanking new Check out some new and exciting products in the current market  ANCIENT WISDOM Ancient Wisdom’s fragranced hand and body lotions are enriched with goodness. AW has been producing wholesale aromatherapy and bathroom products over 20 years. These lotions are designed to keep skin naturally smooth, leaving your hands feel nourished, protected and softly scented. You can choose from Ginger & Orange, Mango & Lime, Coconut & lemon, Raspberry & Pomegranate, Blackberry & Almond and Sandalwood Silk Lotion. Important to mention, these hand and body lotions are free from parabens, sulphates and other nasty chemicals. +44 (0)1142 729 165 care@ancientwisdom.biz www.ancientwisdom.biz VIRIDIAN Viridian is celebrating 14 years of the Opal Schafpate range with eight shades of premium yarn. The wool from which Opal Schafpate is made, has been supplied from sheep from the nature reserve Alb Biosphere in south Germany, where traditional practices of sheep-rearing are still used by migrant shepherds. With the purchase of the Opal Schafpate collection, you support the German migratory sheep farming and promote the landscape preservation of the Swabian Jura. So far, over €118,000 has been distributed to the shepherds. Schafpate 14 is a 4ply yarn made of 75 per cent virgin wool and 25 per cent polyamide it’s hard wearing yet gentle to delicate skin, perfect for both little ones and the more mature skin. And don’t forget that Opal is perfect for not only socks but also makes beautiful baby clothes along with an abundance of other 4ply garments. office@viridianltd.co.uk https://viridianyarn.com EXACLAIR ExaClair Limited has launched a new Creative Box to add to its range of Clairefontaine handicraft products. The Lettering Kit Creative Box features a selection of premium items, perfect for those wishing to try the popular art of brush lettering. It contains four pre-printed sheets to colour, a lettering brush, pipette, three bottles of premium quality Jacques Herbin inks (10ml), a lettering initiation booklet and a full instructions sheet. Lawrence Savage, Marketing Manager at ExaClair Limited, says, “This Clairefontaine Lettering Kit offers further choice for the end user and makes an ideal gift for those seeking to experience brush lettering. Other creative boxes include an origami garland complete with LED lights, crepe paper flowers and Christmas decorations.” +44 (0)1553 696 600 sales@exaclair.co.uk www.exaclairlimited.com HAWTHORN HANDMADE Hawthorn Handmade has introduced three new cross stitch kits. Firstly, Born to Craft is created with just a simple cross stitch. Secondly, A Stitch in Time is perfect for all stitchers; and lastly the rainbow design perfectly complements the new crafty word designs. The bright and fun pattern has no fiddly partial stitches or back stitch and the block colours make this a really simply project for beginners. info@hawthornhandmade.co.uk www.hawthornhandmade.com

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