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Following London Pride this weekend, how cool is this rainbow coloured seeded plantable paper. Just perfect for cardmaking or creating your own tags or decorations!

Visit: Seed Paper Rainbow Flower Seed Paper - 200gsm Blank Paper Little Green – Little Green Paper Shop

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Create your own world within a bottle, a fairy terrarium or even stamp your own message in a bottle, the choice is yours with these Lavinia Stamps Bottle Sticker Stencils. Complete the look by adding a stopper from the bonus stamp set 'Corks'. Lavinia Stamps sticker stencils can be used as the positive and negative. Repositionable, reusable and wipeable, they are great for card projects, journaling, scrapbooking and other creative projects. For further info, call: +44 (0)1824 710 691 or visit the website: www.laviniastamps.com

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Back by popular demand, Peak Dale's Family Craft Pack returns with an exciting upgrade. Initially a sell-out success during the lockdown, the company has now revamped this favourite to make it even more engaging. Designed for creative fun across all ages, this pack comes bursting with a variety of improved contents that ensure endless hours of crafting. Perfect for family bonding, this 'Brand Spanking New' edition offers more value and fun than ever before. For further information, call one of the team on: +44 (0)1298 78447 or visit the website: www.peakdaleproducts.co.uk

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Covering a comprehensive range of popular themes, these latest correspondence boxes from Clairefontaine's Pollen brand offer an ideal solution for communicating personal life events and messages. Whether sending your love or condolences to someone dear, or inviting them to a wedding, birthday, baby shower or even a New Year's party, these boxes include all you need! Each box contains eight folded 11cm x 15.5cm sized cards, made from premium 185gsm Clairefontaine card, along with eight C6 (11.4cm x 16.2cm) sized 120gsm envelopes. Each pack features four visually striking designs, which are repeated twice. Produced from PEFC certified materials, these correspondence boxes are a sustainable choice for the ecologically aware consumer. The full range is available to display within a compact retail friendly cardboard countertop unit. For further information, call +44 (0)1553 696 600, email: sales@exaclair.co.uk or visit the website https://exaclairlimited.com

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Cats Protection is holding five different at-home Craft for Cats events this year, which means you can try your hand at five fabulous cat-themed crafts. Our kits are exclusively designed specifically for all skill levels from beginner to intermediate. When you sign up to one of our Craft for Cats events, you'll get everything you need to make your masterpiece sent right to your door. You'll also get access to our Craft for Cats Facebook group, where you'll be part of a cat-loving community who all share a passion for having fun and making lovely things while wanting to make a difference to the lives of cats and kittens. Shown here is the papercraft technique known as iris folding in this cat-themed card making kit. Each kit includes three cat-themed designs with a variety of coloured card and greetings messages to personalise the greeting cards and share a special message with friends and family.

The kit costs £20 with a minimum of £10 going to help cats in Cats Protection’s care. It takes place on Sat 13th July 10am-12. Sign up at cats.org.uk/irisfoldingcraft 

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The Tarot Spreads Year Card Deck features 52 cards and a 16-page booklet that allows beginners to get to know their tarot decks and the cards, build confidence, and find the reading methods that are most comfortable for them - all while having fun and honing their intuition.

For further information, call: +44 (0)1392 790 650 or visit: https://davidandcharles.com

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These new felt craft pennant kits will look fabulous in the home. The Wildflower and Celestial designs are £19.95 RRP and come with everything you need including the wool felt, DMC threads, wooden dowel and cotton, pins, needle and of course our highly detailed step-by-step instructions designed for total beginners. For further information, email: info@hawthornhandmade.co.uk or visit the website: www.hawthornhandmade.com

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This mini cross stitch kit is sure to delight for beginners or experts alike, with aida, needle, threads and even a mini wooden hoop plus full instructions for all the letters of the alphabet and different mini hearts. Whether you choose the easy heart or follow the instructions to put your initials into a heart, all the designs will fit exactly into the mini hoop provided to show off your finished creation.

For further information, email: info@inamatchbox.com or visit the website: https://inamatchbox.com

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Colourful DK is a brand-new, fun mid-range double knit yarn from Cygnet. From toys, to homeware, to garments, there's no end to the things you can create with this versatile yarn. With a starting rainbow pallet of 12 colours and easy-care instructions, you're sure to find something perfect for your next project. The RRP is £1.99- £2.20. For further info, visit: www.cygnetyarns.com

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Perfect for the start of spring, the Spring 2024 addition to the Kaweco Collection Range is a subtle shade of orange which changes to a pearly, shimmering green depending on the light. The gold elements match the warm appearance of the colour perfectly. The packaging completes the overall design - the special paper imitates the visual effect of the pen and makes the Kaweco Collection Apricot Pearl an eye-catcher even when it's still packed.

Email : info@studiopens.com or visit the website: www.studiopens.com