Craft Focus - August/September 2022 (Issue 92)

EXACLAIR ExaClair Limited, the UK distributor for Décopatch is excited to announce two new papier mâché shapes and new papers with a Halloween theme. The life-size pumpkin (28cm x28cm x38cm) will give children and adults hours of fun decorating it to create their very own doorstep decoration, with less mess than scooping out a real pumpkin! It also has the added bonus that it won’t rot and can be used for years to come. The addition of a LED tealight (not included) will bring the pumpkin to life! The ‘cheeky faced’ squash offers an alternative decoration for this witching season and will get crafters of all ages inspired to decorate their own spooky squash. The limited-edition paper pack contains four assorted exclusive Halloween designs featuring orange and black foil highlights to give decorated items a stylish look. +44 (0)1553 696 600 sales@exaclair.co.uk www.exaclairlimited.com SEARCH PRESS Pumpkin Crafting by Jen Rich is your ultimate guide to carving, painting and decorating pumpkins for your home, complete with tips and recipes for getting the most out of your pumpkin all season long. From playful and whimsical pumpkins that will liven up Halloween, Day of the Dead or Thanksgiving parties to sophisticated and elegant designs that will bring autumnal charm to your home. Divided and organised into helpful sections, you’ll find: a guide to the tools, tips and techniques to help you achieve the best results; pumpkin carving projects, for transforming your pumpkins showstopping lanterns; pumpkin painting projects, for decorating your pumpkin with no sharp objects required; pumpkin dressing projects; recipes for using every part of the pumpkin to create delicious meals and tasty snacks. sales@searchpress.com www.searchpress.com CRAFTER’S COMPANION Celebrate Halloween in spook-tacular style with the brand-new Sara Signature Halloween Box. This frighteningly fabulous collection includes everything you need to create invitations, cards, treat boxes, table favours and so much more. All of the items have been designed and sized to work together and can be used with a variety of crafty mediums. So, whether you’re making invitations and preparing for a ghoulish Halloween party or creating sweet trick or treat boxes for little monsters knocking at your door, this fabulous collection is for you! +44 (0)1388 660 930 https://ccglobal-group.com/trade-partnerships ANCIENT WISDOM You can spice up your customer’s Halloween with these vividly coloured bath bombs. Halloween bath bombs will be a perfect gift for Halloween lovers or just a treat to yourself. Drop a bath bomb into warm clean water and watch it foam and fizz vigorously releasing its perfume and colours. All Ancient Wisdom’s bath bombs are handmade in UK, they may have some cracks or crumbles due to their nature, but this doesn’t affect its use. You can choose from three different designs and scents, which are fennel, aniseed, coconut and lime. +44 (0)1142 729 165 care@ancientwisdom.biz www.ancientwisdom.biz 50

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