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December/January 2022/2023
 

As the year 2022 draws to a close we can reflect on another uncertain 12 months for retail. Of course, factors have included the war on Ukraine, the ‘new normal’ way of living with Covid and the aftereffects of the Pandemic; and the cost of living crisis. They say small business owners are a resilient bunch and that you are. Fortunately, the craft industry is continuing to draw in newbies and come up with new and fascinating ideas and trends. Tom Daley is now almost as well known for his crochet patterns as he is for his gold medals; BBC’s The Repair Shop recently welcomed His Majesty The King to appear on screen championing the importance of traditional arts and crafts; and everyone I know is all for the upcycling trend – whether that’s in your home furnishings or your wardrobe. So, this issue, we have a feature dedicated to upcycling. This edition I have also spoken to some big names in the world of art and craft about what they predict will be hot in 2023. Always an interesting read.

As always, thank you so much for your continued support and we wish you a fabulous festive season.

Merry Christmas,

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The Philip Stamp of approval
 
The Philip Stamp of approval
 
Arthur Bloomfield, Director of Philip Stamp & Co Ltd talks us through the company's vast range of haberdashery products - there's something for everyone! The company started in 1917 when Mr Philip Stamp began importing silks and cloth in Blenheim Street, London. Here, he tells us more...The company was both wholesaling and retailing for many years until the company was sold to my uncle, Mr Rex Brazier. I took on the business on his untimely passing in 2000.

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LaunchPad Goes Live For 2023!
 
LaunchPad Goes Live For 2023!
 
For the past six years London Stationery Show has proudly championed emerging businesses who are looking for their big break into the industry and 2023 will be of no exception. LaunchPad is back and on the hunt for new and unique businesses to shine a spotlight on. The competition gives six small business owners the opportunity to exhibit their products alongside top brands in the industry at the next edition of London Stationery Show, taking place from 16-17 May at the Business Design Centre. As a specialist trade show attracting the UK's biggest retailers and most influential buyers in the paper, arts and crafts, writing instruments, and greeting cards sectors, this is a fantastic opportunity for emerging brands to meet buyers with real purchasing power.

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Pentel's countdown to Christmas
 
Pentel's countdown to Christmas
 
Pentel has launched a social media Christmas campaign, packed full of activity and guaranteed to deliver inspiration and creativity throughout the festive season. As the company counts down to Christmas the campaign focuses on its wide range of Pentel Arts products and the flagship EnerGel range. Working closely with influencers, each tasked with different projects, Pentel aims to demonstrate the versatility of these products and encourage followers to engage and connect with the Pentel brand.

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Curious Universe awarded best in UK
 
Curious Universe awarded best in UK
 
Bath based arts, crafts, books and toy company, Curious Universe, fought off stiff national competition to be awarded Business of the Year in the Small to Medium Sized category in the UK at a prestigious annual awards ceremony hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald and sponsored by Lloyds Bank - namely, The Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards. Celebrating the contribution of SMEs to the UK economy, this award is no mean feat.

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Craft Buddy is having a BEARY awesome 2023
 
Craft Buddy is having a BEARY awesome 2023
 
Craft Buddy welcomes the world's favourite bear to their big crafting family! Paddington Bear is the latest addition to Craft Buddy's prolific licensed ranges, following its success with Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, Peter Rabbit & The Smurfs. To continue its success with the launch of Crystal Art Buddies, Craft Buddy is also expanding the L.O.L Surprise collection to add more sparkles to the glittery dolls!

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Marvellous metallic brush pens
 
Marvellous metallic brush pens
 
The edding 1340 Metallic brush pens are perfect pens for craft projects: ideal for designing guest books, birthday cards, Easter eggs, Christmas cards, scrapbooks and bullet journaling. The edding metallic brush pens can add great highlights to any creation thanks to their soft flexible nib and create a shiny effect for lettering, drawing, sketching and layout designs on both light and dark-coloured paper.

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Forthcoming Events
 
Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...

10-11 Jan 2023 - The London Textile Fair
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH
www.thelondontextilefair.co.uk

15-18 Jan 2023 - Harrogate Christmas & Gift
Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Rd, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
www.harrogatefair.com/contact_us.asp

15-17 Jan 2023 - Giving & Living
Westpoint, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
givingliving.co.uk

22-24 Jan 2023 - Scotland's Trade Fair Spring
SEC, Glasgow
www.scotlandstradefairs.com

24-26 Jan 2023 - The Toy Fair
Olympia, Grand & National Halls
www.toyfair.co.uk

4-7 Feb 2023 - Creativeworld
Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
creativeworld.messefrankfurt.com

5-8 Feb 2023 - Spring Fair
NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK
www.springfair.com/welcome
 
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