EXACLAIR Avenue Mandarine, the manufacturers of educational toys and games who are part of the Exacompta-Clairefontaine Group, has launched a range of Punch Needle Kits in three cute designs – unicorn, tiger and toucan. These new kits contain all the materials needed to create a fun punch needle picture – 18cm x 18cm pre-printed fabric, 13cm diameter wooden hoop, four balls of wool, wooden handled punch needle, plastic needle and instruction sheet. Once the design is completed the wooden hoop doubles up as a frame to display the creation. Primarily intended for children aged six to 10 years old, these kits also make a great introduction to the popular craft of punch needling for all ages. In addition to these punch needle kits, Avenue Mandarine offers a wide range of sewing kits including cross stitch, embroidery, masks to sew and felt animals. +44 (0)1553 696 600 sales@exaclair.co.uk www.exaclairlimited.com DAVID & CHARLES Snippets - 52 Weeks of Diary Comics teaches the basics of writing and drawing comic strips in a diary format that provides a record of your year, your growth as an artist and storyteller, and a place to experiment and explore your creativity. For artists and non-artists alike, each week a new prompt will inspire users with suggestions of stories they can tell, or tips they can try. Extremely accessible and undemanding, the diary is designed for only one panel a day to be drawn, making it easy to fit into your life while at the same time allowing the use to establish a new hobby and skill. +44 (0)1392 790 650 https://davidandcharles.com CORINNE LAPIERRE This sweet little llama mini kit contains absolutely everything needed for the project: clearly illustrated instructions and templates, soft wool mix felt, DMC embroidery thread, toy filling, ribbon, and a needle. Using high quality materials and simple stitches, this kit is perfect to introduce children to sewing. Felt is so easy to use as it doesn’t fray, can be easily unpicked and Corinne’s is wool mix felt is very soft and lovely to handle. Beautifully packaged in Corinne’s signature brown craft box, it makes a very special gift or experience to share on holiday or while travelling. The Llama is part of a range of over 30 mini kit designs for all tastes and skill levels, all with a RRP of £12. +44 (0)1132 460 403 trade@corinnelapierre.com www.corinnelapierre.com THE WOODEN BOX MILL The Wooden Box Mill has a huge range of plain wooden products to resell, decorate or personalise. Starting at 99p there are plaques, tealight holders, bamboo gifts, boxes and crates. Plus 25 per cent off when you spend over £200. This cloud plaque would look perfect in a children’s playroom or on their bedroom door! cathy@craftmill.co.uk www.thewoodenboxmill.co.uk 62
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