http://www.craftbusiness.com/site/ en richard.honey@aceville.co.uk Copyright 2010 2010-09-03T15:46:29+00:00 http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/driving_sales/http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/driving_sales/#When:14:46:29Z http://www.zamaUK.com has the latest Polyform kits in stock just in time for a creative festive present.All sets come complete with very easy to follow instructions and the boxes are full of simple ideas to get children interested in trying crafts. They can be used to make presents for relatives or given as gifts in their own right. Customers will be impressed with their ease of use as no special equipment is needed. Included in the box are tools, clay and instructions, meaning that all crafters need to do is cure the results in a home oven. For more information call 01534 747 819 or visit http://www.zamaUK.com Hot Products 2010-09-03T14:46:29+00:00 http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/a_feel_for_felt/http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/a_feel_for_felt/#When:14:19:24Z Creative and inspirational, the new eye-catching feltmaking kits from Gilliangladrag contain brightly-coloured real merino wool tops for both wet and needle felting. The range features kits for bags and tea cosies, as well as the “Boomting Bunting” felt bunting set, “Fiesta Fandangle” felt bracelet pack, a selection of Rose Corsage products, and a basic equipment kit. Each one makes an ideal gift and is presented in beautifully designed packaging, sure to catch the eye of any passer by or crafting enthusiast, while new products aimed at younger children will be available at the end of September. Designed and produced by feltmaking guru Gillian Harris, author of best-selling book Complete Feltmaking, the kits come in two sizes and have RRPs starting at just £11.95. For more information call Gilliangladrag headquarters at “The Fluff-a-torium” on 01306 898 144 or email gill@gilliangladrag.co.uk Hot Products 2010-09-03T14:19:24+00:00 http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/festive_favourites/http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/festive_favourites/#When:14:10:28Z Seeking some sparkling Yuletide inspiration for you and your customers?Then take a look at the fantastic Christmas designs from Dufex Limited. There is no better way to capture the magic of the season than with the amazing sense of light and movement created by the latest products. Alongside the best-selling stickers, card blanks and decoupage, comes a selection of Christine Haworth Paintbox Poppet die cut sheets, now available for the first time in the Dufex process. The company is also proud to present a new range of Reddy Creative Cards paper decoupage, all intricately die cut to make festive crafting even easier! As an added bonus, an early Christmas present comprising of selective products will be enclosed with every order. For more information call 01462 410070, email enquiries@dufexcrafts.com or visit http://www.dufexcrafts.com Hot Products 2010-09-03T14:10:28+00:00 http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/a_creative_christmas/http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/a_creative_christmas/#When:13:39:42Z Flamenco Uni, Floating and Twin are an exciting and innovative new range of yarns brought to you by Creative Yarns of Shrewsbury in conjunction with its partner in Germany, Peter Gruendl of long-standing family yarn suppliers, Firma Max Gruendl. Spun from a 100% Acrylic, Flamenco is a mesh-type yarn that produces a spectacular, lightweight and wavy “Can Can” effect. Customers simply knit through the mesh on a medium-sized needle to achieve this wonderfully unique look! Now available in 50g balls in both plain and multi shades, Flamenco products come in a choice of more than 30 colours. For more information contact the sales office on 0845 313 0277 or email sales@creativeyarns.co.uk. Hot Products 2010-09-03T13:39:42+00:00 http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/a_star_is_born/http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/a_star_is_born/#When:13:21:06Z Designed for making star and Christmas tree shaped cards, the Angle Fold Templates are one of B-C-E’s easiest items to use. Unusual yet simple, the resulting project stands up like a pyramid and can fit a 6x6 envelope. Within this product, customers will receive two templates: one for the Christmas tree and the other for the star-shaped card. As with all of the company’s templates, consumers also receive a full set of instructions. For more information call 01427 810 301, email sales@b-c-e.co.uk or visit http://www.b-c-e.co.uk Hot Products 2010-09-03T13:21:06+00:00 http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/news/industry_favourite_returns/http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/news/industry_favourite_returns/#When:07:19:23Z One of the industry's top schemes is set to take place again this year, seeing knitting enthusiasts from all over the world express their support for the cause. Launched seven years ago, the annual Big Knit campaign has raised more than £800,000 for Age UK – formerly Age Concern and Help the Aged – since its formation and received a staggering 1.6 million hats for the Innocent smoothies sold in Sainsburys stores across the UK to date. Each bottle sold will contribute 25p to the cause – something the organisers are hoping will help them reach their £200,000 target. Businesses throughout the UK are being urged to encourage their customers to take part in the mission, which is likely to generate an even bigger response this year. For more information, please visit http://www.innocentdrinks.co.uk/thebigknit Top Story 2010-09-03T07:19:23+00:00 http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/on_guard/http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/on_guard/#When:16:13:37Z New from Woodware is a product following on from the success of the award-winning FingerGuard paper trimmer. While the current model fits papers 12”x12” in size, the latest addition to the range can be used with A3 sheets. Marked in both inches and centimetres, this larger guide comes with straight-edge, perforating and scoring blades, with the option of interchanging these with the existing product. Designed with safety firmly in mind, they are changed via a cassette system, meaning that no sharp edges are ever exposed. Further features include a hanger, so that it can be placed on a wall when not in use, rubber feet to keep the trimmer steady and a changeable cutting mat that will last for up to 2,000 cuts. Available now, the A3 FingerGuard trimmer has an RRP of £20. For more information call 01756 700 024, email sales@woodware.co.uk or visit http://www.woodware.co.uk Hot Products 2010-09-02T16:13:37+00:00 http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/papercraft_promotions/http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/papercraft_promotions/#When:15:13:27Z Twiddley’s wholesale, manufacture and supply everything needed for crafting at Christmas. Customers can make stunning cards with the company’s new collection of foil-embossed blanks, banners and printed panels, while a choice of 21 foil colours and 16 board types are available. In addition to an assortment of cardmaking materials, including A4 card stock and layering/matting panels, Twiddley’s offers a range of free crafting ideas on its website. Currently running a promotion whereby customers can get £5 off any order over £50 by using promotional code XMAS10 at the checkout – one per person only – the company invites people to subscribe to its newsletter in order to keep up-to-date with all the latest news. For more information call 0800 043 0422 or visit http://www.twiddleys.com Hot Products 2010-09-02T15:13:27+00:00 http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/company_rolls_out_new_products/http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/company_rolls_out_new_products/#When:15:11:52Z Providing crafters with the chance to create superb quality beads in seconds, AMACO bead rollers produce professional-looking results, ideal for creating bespoke pieces of jewellery.Without the need to touch the clay, beads can be rolled and pierced, and the company also offers a bead making tools set and bead baking rack to assure best results. Suited towards use with the bead rollers, Cernit polymer clay is easily shaped and comes in a wide selection of vibrant colours, including 27 standard shades, 18 pearlescent, six neon and six nature. Products from both ranges are available now. For more information call 01782 745 000 or visit http://www.potterycrafts.co.uk Hot Products 2010-09-02T15:11:52+00:00 http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/business_has_special_touch/http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/hotproducts/business_has_special_touch/#When:14:46:58Z The latest additions to the popular “That Special Touch” range are already a big hit. These incredibly intricate 6x6 backgrounds are designed for being used with the wonderful mica mists, but being precision cut from sturdy plastic means they can do so much more. They create stunning results when used with paint, mica and ink, and as an added feature, they emboss! Customers simply pop them through products like the Cuttlebug, Wizard and Big Shot to create beautifully embossed paper, card and even vellum. There are currently 20 designs of the background masks, from delicate trailing ivy, to the masculine checker plate design, allowing crafters to expand their creativity. The collection caters for all occasions and features a range of popular patterns, such as spots and the more seasonal designs of snowflakes and holly. Retailing for only £2.79, their great versatility and ease of use has made the masks a must-have for papercrafters. For more information call 01536 764 100 or visit http://www.craftswholesale.co.uk Hot Products 2010-09-02T14:46:58+00:00