Craft Focus - August/September 2024 (Issue 104)

3 CONTENTS In this issue... REGULARS 9 Industry news What’s happening within the craft and hobby market 15 Brand spanking new Brand spanking new products 75 Bookstand The latest book releases 92 Tried & tested Craft Focus Editor, Rachel Westall, tries out this stunning botanical print stamping set by The Indian Block Print Co. August/ September 2024 38 FEATURES 34 Handmade with love Cardmaking ideas 41 Feeling festive Christmas crafts for all 51 Black cats and witches Halloween makes 59 Yarn essentials Knitting and crochet 65 Stamp of approval Stamping and embossing 69 Fun with felt Soft crafts & felting 59 41 FOCUS ON 32 Brainstorm ltd Debra Tiffany, Marketing Manager of Brainstorm Ltd talks about the everexpanding business bursting with creativity, inspiring kids and parents alike 38 Marvling bros ltd Emma Dobie and Hayley Madden Co-founders of Marvling Bros Ltd talk to Craft Focus about their business that started at the school gates! 48 Hawthorn handmade Stephanie Carswell, Founder and Creative Director of Hawthorn Handmade talks to Craft Focus about her expanding business and her upcoming stint on the BBC’s Make it at Market 56 London luxury candle supplies Alexandra Hunt, Founder and CEO of London Luxury Candle Supplies talks to Craft Focus about her candle making business

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