creative card making Useful contacts B-C-E Card-Making, Paper <strong>Craft</strong>s, Rubber Stamps, <strong>Craft</strong> Kits, Scrap Booking +44 (0)1427 810 301, jon.sutton@b-craft-e.co.uk, www.b-c-e.co.uk Card Creations Plus Paper <strong>Craft</strong>s, <strong>Craft</strong> Materials +44 (0)1564 772 784, paperselect@blueyonder.co.uk, www.cardcreationsplus.co.uk <strong>Craft</strong> Creations Card Making, Scrapbooking, Papercrafts and Embellishments +44 (0) 1992 781900, www.craftcreations.com <strong>Craft</strong>ers Companion Card Making, Stationery Products, <strong>Craft</strong> Accessories, Paper <strong>Craft</strong>s, Rubber Stamps, +44 (0)1388 663 251, info@crafterscompanion.co.uk, www.crafterscompanion.co.uk <strong>Focus</strong><strong>Craft</strong> <strong>Craft</strong> Kits, <strong>Craft</strong> Accessories, Card Making, Needlecraft +44 (0)1743 465 788 craftstock@yahoo.co.uk, www.craftstock.co.uk Inspire me Papers Card Making, Paper <strong>Craft</strong>s +44 (0) 845 120 0155 www.inspiremepapers.co.uk Katy Sue Designs / Flower Soft Card Making +44 (0) 1914 274571, www.katysuedesigns.com Ladybug Card Making +44 (0)141 644 5399, ladybugcraftsink@aol.com, www.ladybugcraftsinkblogspot.com Past Time Quilling Paper <strong>Craft</strong>s, <strong>Craft</strong> Kits +44 (0)1332 840 582, info@pasttimesquilling.com, www.pasttimesquilling.com Pinflair Embellishments, Scrap Booking, <strong>Craft</strong> Materials +44 (0)1992 582 712, enquiries@pinfl air.co.uk, www.pinfl air.co.uk All on film Lots of different materials can be used in card-making, including trimmings, buttons, beads and different types of paper stock. Grafi x’s contribution is a new range of Funky Film which adds a pop of dazzling colour to cards, scrapbook pages and other papercrafts. These adhesive backed sheets of holographic fi lm are perfect for any project theme. Just cut, peel and stick for eye catching designs. Great with die cuts, punches and decorative scissors. “There are 20 acid-free styles to choose from in three sizes – 6 x 8 inch, 9 x 12 inch and 12 inch square,” said Grafi x. Further info E: info@grafi xarts.com, www.grafi xarts.com. Upcycling with style Restyling and reusing are very popular crafting concepts at the moment, including in card making. Using punches is a good way to get great value by using left over paper that has been bought for a project and this is a good marketing tool for selling punches. Woodware are very excited about the new <strong>Craft</strong>y Edger that has been selling very well. “When demonstrating to end users and even when you hand it over for them to try out, the reaction is always the same; people are amazed at how easy it is to use, consistently producing perfect results. By using the <strong>Craft</strong>y Edger you can punch out a series of 2 x 1 inch (5 x 2.5cm) patterns easily creating a continuous decorative border,” said Woodware. The starter set comes with a very useful ribbon cassette that is pretty on its own or with ribbon threaded through. Nine additional cassettes are available and three of the cassettes have corner punches to complement them. Further info +44 (0)1756 700 024, E: sales@woodware.co.uk, www.woodware.co.uk Here come the girls Dempsey <strong>Craft</strong>s have introduced more than 60 craft kits since Debbie and Ian Dempsey started the <strong>business</strong>. “We work closely with a number of craft designers, who have developed numerous craft kits and who have published many books on craft,” explained Debbie. Like all their craft kits, their card-making kits are designed, developed and manufactured in the UK and include comprehensive instructions. The Adult <strong>Craft</strong> range was developed to offer starter kits for people to try a new craft. “The kits are packaged attractively, featuring modern colours, and clear photographs of the items to be completed. Making them ideal gift purchases. The RRP ranges from £10 up to £23.95. “The Children’s <strong>Craft</strong> range was developed to offer children and parents inspiration for creativity with strong, modern designs,” said Debbie. The kits are packaged in a modern long handled plastic bag, which can be used to keep all the materials together and are priced RRP from £9.95. Further info T: +44 (0)1869 337 948, E: info@dempseydesigns.co.uk, www.dempseydesigns.com. 52 craftfocus
Dufex Butterflies New for Spring, Dufex Limited has launched four exquisite A4 die-cut butterfly sheets. These beautifully engraved butterflies catch the light and have a colourful iridescence just like the real thing! They can be used as decoupage for cards or to embellish gift or favour boxes, candles and scrapbook pages. The foil Dufex material can be manipulated so the wings can be layered and angled to create truly three dimensional butterflies. For more information or to request a catalogue call 01462 410070 email enquiries@dufexcrafts.com or visit www.dufexcrafts.com
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