Look what has caught the eye of the editor.
Embrace a meditative experience through macramé, or what Isabella calls “yoga for the mind” with 17 macramé projects containing breathing exercises and questions to reflect on. Whether you're a complete beginner to macramé and wanting to do something creative or aiming to focus on mindfulness, Mindful Macramé has something for everyone from quick 30-minute creations to those that take an hour. Create jewellery, belts, keyrings, coasters, placemats, plant hangers and more!
Her website www.isabellastrambio.com is packed with ‘all things macramé’ as well as information on how to turn a craft passion into a creative business. Follow Isabella on Instagram @_twome
Slöjd published by Batsford, is Swedish for handicrafts. But it's so much more than making things with your hands. In Sweden, slöjd is a compulsory subject taught to all schoolchildren, but it is also a concept that extends beyond the classroom as a mentality for life. Slöjd fosters the mindset that you can use what you have at hand to make what you need or mend the things around you, building confidence and increasing resilience to encourage you to seek new solutions for any problem you might encounter in life.In her new book, Kerstin Neumüller introduces the concept of slöjd through 18 wood and textile projects.
These newly designed peel-off stickers by Krazy Kreations are perfect for cardmaking. Dress up Boy and Girl are 3D peel-off stickers to dress up in your own style. Create a personal bookmark, card, giftbag or diary. Jeje Produkt will be exhibiting at Creativeworld Frankfurt, Hall 1.1 D48. For further information, visit: www.jejeprodukt.nl or email: info@jejeprodukt.nl
The 30 piece set is truly made for all to allow children's creativity and adults imaginations to run wild! Enjoy using these paint pens on a variety of surfaces, from rocks, stones, wood, fabric, ceramic, mugs, glasses, plastic, paper, eggs, canvas and everything in between! Perfect for gift giving as the Ohuhu acrylic pens can even be used on shoes and clothing to give that personalised touch. Ohuhu Kakaako Dual Nib Waterproof Acrylic Pens including 30 Colours – available from Ohuhu UK for £29.
Dolce&Gabbana and STABILO collaborate for the first time on an exclusive highlighter collection, designed to give voice to everyone's artistic side. A leader in the writing industry, STABILO is a German brand specialising in the production of highlighters, writing instruments and colouring pens and pencils. Founded in 1855, STABILO is synonymous with quality, colour variety and innovation. Bold designs and ergonomic features have made the brand's products a favourite choice of students, artists and professionals around the world.
For more information please contact STABILOPR@BWP.com
Heritage Crafts has four lovely new designs. This friendly goose indeed stood out! ChrIstmas Scarf LCCS1844) is part of the Love Country range by Sarah Reilly. It measures, 15cmsq and has an RRP: £27.99.
Dreaming of a stylish autumnal cardi? Or snuggling into a plush winter cardigan as cosy as a warm hug? The stunning images in Cardigans by Maja Karlsson will guide you to these projects, and many more besides. Divided into seasons, there are gorgeous, comfortable knits designed to suit every occasion and all types of weather, all using wool or wool mixed yarns. For further information, email sales@batsfordbooks.com or visit: www.batsfordbooks.com
The Pentel Arts range offers an exciting collection of products for drawing, decorating, designing and creating. Recent developments include new packaging additions to the Paint Marker family, with the introduction of special sets of colours in cardboard wallets, perfect for all kinds of projects. The sets of six and eight are available in original, vibrant colours or shimmering metallic shades including five new pearlescent colours.
A choice of fine or medium bullet tip is offered in the wallets, but the full range of loose markers also includes a non-scratch extra fine tip.
The go-to tool for decorating a wide range of surfaces Pentel Paint Markers are perfect for adding colour to a dull area of the garden with some personalised pebbles, creating a vibrant canvas to cover an uneven wall, or perhaps painting a pretty design on a plain glass vase.
For further info, please call +44 (0)1793 823 333 , email: salesoffice@pentel.co.uk or visit the website: www.pentel.co.uk
Greeting Cards by Kirsten Roche, available for trade from Heritage Crafts. These designs consist of all whole crosses, and are easy to stitch. They are stitched on 14 count aida and come with white cards. The kits contain : Zweigart fabric, DMC stranded cottons, needle, clear charts and instructions, card and envelope. the pictured card is: Highland Heart (GDHT1830).
The Diamond Pouch is a crochet bag pattern made with Lion Brand Wool Ease yarn that has a skill level of easy. So versatile and on trend with granny square motif. Wool-Ease® is a 4-ply worsted-weight yarn that is beloved by knitters and crocheters for its versatility and value. It has the feel, warmth and softness of wool, combined with the easy care of machine wash-and-dryability. International - joel.tokash@lionbrandyarn.com . The US contact is - lori.naidich@lionbrandyarn.com or simply visit the website: www.lionbrand.com