Entering our 5th decade as a craft manufacturer and wholesaler we have seen so many trends come, go and come back again. One of these in particular has been candle making which has shown real growth during last year. The KSG and Dempsey Designs candle kits proved very popular as did kits in general. Last year we were chosen to be the distributor for Dempsey designs, these kits proved to be an instant success, so this year we are carrying the whole range with many new designs in the catalogue for the first time, and even more new designs being launched during the coming year so keep a look out on our website.

Another range which was popular when we first started in the 70’s was Sequin Art. It is even more popular now than it has ever been and with the introduction of even more new sequin kits and more TV advertising they should prove an instant success. TV has a way of influencing consumer demand and for any of you with young children “Ben 10” is certainly the in toy at the moment. So it should come as no surprise that Hama beads have produced a “Ben 10” kit, along with “Toy Story” and many other new designs.

When we produce this catalogue we do try to keep all the items available for the whole year, but as some of you were aware we had trouble with supplying casting moulds, this was due to our supplier closing down. We have now resourced the moulds and introduced many new designs. Also new in the modelling section we have added soap making and the popular “Moon Sand”.

Our most successful range last year was Die cut Decoupage. For those who stock die cuts please keep a look out on our website as new designs are added weekly. In the catalogue you will find all sorts of new die cuts such as Disney, Flower Fairies, Pyramid, Twisted, Glitter, Monochrome, Foiled, Pearl and the new Block Decoupage.

With card making not as popular as it was a few years ago we now stock the Peel off’s in packs of 6 rather than 20’s. As the main Doodey Peel Off distributor we stock the whole range in all the colours including the new black borders If you are stocking peel offs for the first time don’t forget we can always offer advice on the best sellers and on ways of displaying them.

As well as the Soap and Moon Sand ranges being new for 2010 we have also added Art Materials, Children’s colouring, photo paper, gift boxes, ribbons, jewellery findings, beads and Flower Magic.