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new products
What’s new, what’s hot and what’s must-have. We take a look at some of the latest
products available
Artcoe
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Speedball Pink Soap
T: +44 (0) 845 300 7750, www.artcoe.com
From £4.99 (excluding VAT)
Available in two sizes, 4oz or 8oz, Speedball Pink Soap is ideal for oils, acrylics and watercolour paints. With its
new and improved formula it has a pleasant aroma and contains a conditioner that doesn’t leave a greasy after
feel. It also doesn’t contain any chlorides, alkalis, phosphates, solvents or alcohol.
All orders over £50 will be carriage paid and delivered within 48 hours from receipt of order, subject to stock
availability. Artcoe are the sole UK distributors for Pink Soap and there is no minimum order quantity so retailers
can order in either single or multiple units.
Beads Unlimited
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Glass bead chips
www.beadsunlimited.co.uk
From 3p each
This brand range of glass bead chips is available in seven delicious colours. These
lovely little beads are all irregular shapes and range between approximately 8 to
10mm across and 2 to 4mm thick.
They can be used on a mix and match necklace with bigger statement beads for a
fi gure enhancing effect! These glass bead chips are just 3p each with big discounts for
small wholesale quantities.
Bothy Threads
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New range of garden fl owers
T : +44 (0)1638 665 149, E: info@bothythreads.com, www.bothythreads.com
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The kits are produced in colour themed groups and this set consists of Purple Poppy, Hydrangea,
Peony and Anemone. They are all worked on 14 hpi white Zweigart Aida and are 26 by 26 cm.
The vibrant colours and crystal beads add a contemporary touch to a traditional theme. Using
only full cross stitch and optional French knots, they make straight forward but absorbing projects
suitable for all skill levels
This new range of garden fl owers is inspired by the paintings of our designer, Lesley Teare. They have been transplanted into kits to
capture the essence of her Suffolk cottage garden.
Ellison Europe Ltd
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Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit
T: +44 (0)844 499 8181 (within UK), +44 (0) 845 345 2277 (outside
UK), E: europecustomerservices@ellison.com, www.sizzix.co.uk
RRP £99.99
The Big Shot starter kit is ideal for every crafter, from the novice to
the expert. Included is the Big Shot machine with a pair of standard
cutting pads, Solo Platform and Shim, Bigz Die, 2 Sizzlits Dies, Textured
Impressions Embossing Folder, instructional DVD and pack of assorted
cardstock.
The Big Shot machine is easy to use and has many applications including
papercrafting, home décor and much more.
A great introduction to die cutting and embossing, and the perfect base
from which to build a crafting collection.
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