Art and Craft Resources

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Craft Ideas

Art Attack

URL: www.artattack.co.uk

Website of the popular British children's television program, packed full of wonderful, brilliant art and craft ideas for children to do and make.

The Artists Resource

URL: www.artistsresource.co.uk

Website aimed at encouraging you to learn and experiment with art materials. Contains a number of Art and Craft projects to do yourself.

Craft Bits

URL: www.craftbits.com

A huge number of free craft ideas, arranged by category, with step by step instructions.

Craft Expert

URL: www.craftexpert.co.uk

A UK focused resource with information written by experts about all types of crafts, from knitting and sewing through to candle making, home crafts and much more. Pick up new skills or brush up on long lost ones. Interesting craft projects for beginner and experienced crafters alike and videos that are perfect for people who like to see, as well as read, about a new craft or technique.

Craft Mad

URL: www.craftmad.com

Loads of ideas! Website supported by Fred Aldous Ltd,

Downhome Girl

URL: www.downhomegirl.com

Go on and get your hands dirty! Dig into our unique collection of craft ideas and craft supplies for your project - cross stitch, gardening, home decorating, scrapbooking, quilting, kids' crafts, and much more!

Make-Stuff

URL: www.make-stuff.com

If you love to make things, constantly have a project going in a back room, or cluttering up a kitchen counter, Make-Stuff has got all kinds of recipes, formulas, craft projects and ideas that you can make yourself.

General Craft Suppliers

Art and Craft Direct

Unit A, Coney Green Networkcentre, Wingfield View, Clay Cross, Derbyshire S45 9HX
Tel: 08714237680
Email: shop@artandcraftsdirect.com 
URL: www.artandcraftsdirect.com 

Great range of products and online catalogue covering blocs, stamping, card packs, embellishments, glues, tools, templates and techniques.

Artastik

Unit 6, Shorade Ind Est, New Street, Bridgtown, Cannock WS11 0DH
Tel: 01543 468434
Mob: 07855 833048

URL: www.artastik.co.uk

Major suppliers of art, craft & stationery products including big name brands. Based in Cannock in the West Midlands with excellent delivery to the UK. Suppliers to childrens nurseries, playgroups, out of school groups, schools, art groups, church groups, wholesalers, retailers, hospitals, etc.

Artworks

Tel: 01455 557608
Email: claireartworks@msn.com

URL: None

Mail order of quality art & craft materials, Glass paints & mediums, Ceramic & porcelaine paints, Textile and Silk paints & auxillaries, Acrylic mediums.

E-learning art course also offered. Work from home at your own pace with short courses by Claire Martin BA(Hons) PGCE Art Ed. or come to a Middlesex based workshop.

ArtyfactsforCraft

Lower Market, Guild Hall, Cardigan, Ceredigion SA43 1JL
Tel: 0870 1690003
URL: www.artyfactsforcrafts.com

Craft & jewellery making suppliers with a wide range of well-known products. Website includes many help pages with instructions on how to use most of the products & answering popular faq's.

Baker Ross

Baker Ross Limited, 2/3 Forest Works, Forest Road, London E17 6JF
Tel: 0870 458 5454
Fax: 0870 458 5445
Email: enquiry@bakerross.co.uk
URL: www.bakerross.co.uk

Nice resource of fund raising ideas, craft materials and items for fetes, bazaars, parties, etc...  Online and telephone ordering available.

Candee Crafts

White Post Corner, Greenway Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk  NR21 8ET
Tel: 07795682535
Email: linda@candeecrafts.co.uk

URL: www.candeecrafts.co.uk

A regular Ebay'er who has created an online store (since 2003) in response to repeated requests from customers. Excellent range of products, low prices and good customer relations.

Craftability

4 St lawrence Street, Ipswich, IP1 1DN
Tel: 01473 257550
Email: sales@craftability.co.uk
URL: www.craftability-ipswich.co.uk

Craft shop with supplies for numerous crafts including scrapbooking, card making, cross stitch, painting and jewellery making. Also dolls house furniture, pocket money toys and party bags. Handmade craft kits in a bag, story bags and handmade party bags with contents are available. Scout and Guide Uniform suppliers. Workshops and children's parties.

Craftplay Factory Shop

Anthony Peters Manufacturing Company Ltd., Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SL
Tel: 01664 411555
www.craftplay.com

A one stop shop for the budding artist or creative youngster.  A huge selection of art and craft materials all direct from the manufacturer and at factory shop prices, including paints, glues, brushes, pencils, chalks, stencils, face paints, papers, activity kits and party bag items.  Open to nurseries, schools and the general public and a 10% discount privilege card is available for registered childminders, nurseries and playgroups.

Craftthing.co.uk

Cowslip Cottage, Oxford Street, Evercreech, Somerset  BA4 6HT
Tel/Fax: 01749 838679

Email: info@craftthing.co.uk  

URL: http://www.craftthing.co.uk 

Somerset family run business who spent considerable time researching products, suppliers and age groups before 'going live' with their company with a desire to provide a 'one stop' shop for those wishing to buy craft related kits, which are fun, interesting and educational. Printed catalogue also available on request. 

Crafts4Kids Ltd

Crafts4Kids Unit 2, Trentside, Gunthorpe, Nottingham, NG14 7FB
Email: contact@crafts4kids.co.uk
URL: www.crafts4kids.co.uk

Welcome to Crafts4kids the one-stop shop for getting creative with the children!  Choose from over 400 quality products ranging from inspiring creative gifts (large and small), party and sleepover activities, rainy day activities & books, unique projects designed by artists and teachers and a wide range of arts & crafts materials.  Great range for boys too!  Gift wrap and gift vouchers service.

Crafty - Bee

255 London Rd, Horndean, Hampshire PO8 0HW
Email: rosemary.puttock@ntlworld.com
URL: ww.crafty-bee.com

Quality craft materials at sensible prices

Divine Crafts

The Old Post Office, 24 Kidderminster Road, Wribbenhall, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 1AG
Tel: 01299 403262
Fax: 01299 409301
Email: info@divinecrafts.co.uk 

A small family run business which stocks an extensive range of art, craft, and scrap booking products. They also organise craft fairs in and around Bewdley and run evening craft, scrap booking and card making classes throughout the week for both adults and children holding extra classes during half terms.

Dreamcrafts

107 tledene, Thames Ditton, Surrey  KT7 0YW
Tel/Fax: 020 8398 5218
Email: sales@dreamcraftstore.co.uk

URL: www.dreamcraftstore.co.uk  

Currently stock EK Success, Jolee's Boutique Stickers, Eyelets, Charms, Rub-ons, Stencils, Templates, Magenta, PSX, Stampendous, Woodware, Stamps Happen and other stamps, Zig Memory System pens and glues, Brushable pens, Embossing punches and other punches, Stickopotamus stickers, toppers, scrapbook albums, paper and cardstock as well as Klutz children's kits.

Everglades International Ltd

Craft Shop, The Lippiatt, Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, England BS27 3QP
Tel: 01934 744051
Fax: 01934 743184

URL: www.craftmaterialsupplies.co.uk

"Find everything you need for your craft business or for the price conscious hobbyist"

Fidgety Fingers

22 Briar Close, Hindley Green, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN2 4RH.
Tel: 01942 523 403
E-mail: info@fidgetyfingers.co.uk
URL: www.fidgetyfingers.co.uk 

Spirelli, Quilling supplies, Iris folding papers & cards, Decoupage, Dufex, Crafters Companion CD's & boards and much more.

Fred Aldous

37 Lever Sreet, Manchester, Lancs.  M1 1LW
Tel: 08707 517 300
Fax: 08707 517 303

URL: www.fredaldous.co.uk 

Art, Hobby and Craft Suppliers for film, television, retail and wholesale since 1886. Hobby, retail craft supplier, crafts, art materials, TV, stage, craft ideas, kids crafts, handicrafts, canework, calligraphy, glasspaint, glasswork, painting, pewter, copper...

Website also includes craft ideas to do at home as well as links to other great craft sites.

Handy Hippo Craft Supplies

Crossbow House, 40 Liverpool Rd, Slough. SL1 4QZ
Tel: 01753 539222
URL: www.handyhippo.co.uk
Email:customerservice@handyhippo.co.uk

Friendly online shop for all your craft supplies - card making, rubber stamps, kids crafts, scrapbooking, jewellery making, and lots more.

Helshop Crafts

76 Barley Rise, Strensall, York YO32 5AA
Tel: 07771 962123
Fax: 0871 714 3861
Email: crafts@helshop.co.uk
URL: www.helshopcrafts.co.uk  

A craft outlet site with lots of materials and equipment from pattern cutters to punches, brads and papers. Lots to there, and worth just browsing. Site also has a forum and gallery of ideas (in case you're stuck for some).

Hobby Craft

URL: www.hobbycraft.co.uk

19 Superstores around the UK, selling virtually everything you might want in the way of art & craft items, as well as a good source to just browse around and get ideas. One of those places you could find yourself buying more than intended to.
Stores also run 'hands on' demonstrations for various art & craft techniques.

Website includes craft ideas to try at home.

Kidz Craft

6 Standings Close, Nine Elms, Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 5UG
Tel:01793 327022
Email: sales@kidzcraft.co.uk
URL: www.kidzcraft.co.uk

Suppliers of craft ideas for creativity, fun and specialty party packages for birthday parties and craft activities for children from 5 years up.

Loscoe Crafts

URL: www.loscoecrafts.com 

Resource for card making and other craft supplies, recommended by a customer. Site comments it is intended for all craft loving people the opportunity to temporarily escape the hectic life and enter a world of ideas, imagination and get inspiration for the next masterpiece.

Make Craft

30 Albury Close, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8UW
e-mail service@makecraft.co.uk
URL: www.makecraft.co.uk

Crafts for all ages to make and do! Favourites and new ideas, painting, drawing, embellishments, card making, scrapbooking, stamp sets, pottery and clay, jewellery making as well as sewing & knitting.

Millers Creativity Shop

28 Stockwell Street, Glasgow, G1 4RT
Tel: 0141 553 1660
Fax: 0141 553 1583
URL: www.millers-art.co.uk

Scotland's largest craft shop, offering a vast range of craft materials instore and online. Shipping available to the UK only.

Natty Netty

5 High Street, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8NY
Tel: 01787 278574
e-mail: sales@nattynetty.co.uk
URL: www.nattynetty.co.uk     

Located in the pretty small town of Clare, Suffolk the shop is packed full of card-making and crafting supplies from the basic essentials to more unusual items. Can also order in more specific non-stock items for crafts such as altered art, mosaics, candles and glass painting. Online shop offers a fast, friendly and competitively priced service with free P&P on all UK orders over a set amount.

The Mosaic Company

Mosaic House, Phoenix Park, Eaton Socon, Cambridgeshire PE19 8EP
Tel: (01480) 474714
Fax: (01480) 474715
e-mail: sales@mosaiccompany.co.uk
URL: www.mosaiccompany.co.uk 

Suppliers of mosaic, ceramic, glass and marble mosaic for craft and any need. Able to supply in quantities of anything from 1 sheet (144 tiles per sheet, average ). Best ranges are Centino (circular tiles - different and fun), Vitrogres 25 x 25, Iridium and Opalescent with metallic colours running through them and the M2 range for bright colours.

Pewter Charms

Unit 57, Easton Buisness Centre, Felix Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0HE
Tel: 0117 971 9927
URL: www.pewtercharms.co.uk

UK supplier of pewter charms for your crafting needs.

Treats and Treasures

Email: marina_croucher@yahoo.co.uk

URL: None  

Handmade paper from India supplied by mail order. Paper can be bought in full sheets, half sheets or quarter sheets. Pattern sheets will be e-mailed along with prices on request. 

Craft Kits

Pre-packaged kits ready for you to assemble. Ideal if you are short of ideas or where to start. They make great presents as well as being something that will keep children amused which does not involve the internet or television.

Craft Child

C/O The Post Office, South Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7JZ
Tel: 01566 774428
Email: info@craftchild.co.uk
URL: www.craftchild.co.uk

Online store supplying craft materials, craft kits and craft activities aimed at the parents, carers and childminders of children aged between 3 and 13for children.  

Craft Kits for Kids

Email: craftkitsforkids@yahoo.com
URL: www.craftkitsforkids.com

A US based company offering something slightly different, a subscription based service. Purchase a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription and they'll post a different craft kit out each month. Projects cater for ages 4 up to pre-teens.

fun2make

PO Box 635, Borehamwood WD6 9BB
Tel: 0208 953 8027
Email: info@fun2make.co.uk
URL: www.fun2make.co.uk   

Considering the number of emails I get from their customers recommending this craft supplier site it must be good. Talk about personal recommendation!

A small Hertfordshire based family run business supplying their own craft kits and items for craft projects, particularly for children at pocket money prices.  All kits have a practical value and come with clear instructions and everything needed, apart from scissors and glue. Items include scoubidous, pony beads, suncatchers, foam art and much more.

Kids Crafty Kits

82 Haddon Drive, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire
Tel: 0118 9699709
Email: sales@kidscraftykits.co.uk
URL: www.kidscraftykits.co.uk

A family run business providing children's craft activities perfect for groups, parties or rainy days at home at excellent value.  Each individual kit comes with everything needed for each child to complete their project without mess or stress!  All the kits are designed to make something of lasting value which could be used for months after they were first created. Party bag fillers and gift sets also available.

Groovy Crafts

90 Lyndhurst Avenue, Twickenham, Middx., TW2 6BU
Tel: 020 8255 7238

Suppliers of craft kits for children, including kits for parties, party bags and presents. They also have a range of gift boxes filled with a selection of their kits, these can be made to order, come in three sizes and two colours.

Jestique

130 Stockport Road, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 6DQ
Tel: 0161 449 7066
Email: info@jestique.co.uk
URL: www.jestique.co.uk 

Jestique offer a large range of craft activities, ideas and supplies. From decopatch to pottery, jewellery making to scrapbooking there is a fun craft activity for everyone.

Party Creations

Henham Lodge, Chickney Road, Henham, Bishops Stortford, Essex CM22 6BG
Tel: 05602 284 330
email: sales@partycreations.co.uk
URL: www.partycreations.co.uk

Suppliers of pre-packed craft kits for children suitable as party activities, party bags, birthday and Christmas presents and for those rainy days...

Suzbags o Fun

Leaside, School Road,Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6PD
Tel: 01276 453925
Email: suzbagsofun@aol.com 
URL: www.suzbagsofun.co.uk 

Craft and bear making kits for children and teenagers. No sew bear kits, craft workshops, craft parties and make a bear parties. We can also cater for kids fashion shows, face painting and balloon modeling. Packs are also available for people to run an event/party of their own.

Bead, Lace and Needlework Specialists

Bead Exclusive

Nixon House, 119-121 Teignmouth Road, Torquay, South Devon, TQ1 4HA
01803 322000
Email: sales@bead-exclusive.co.uk
URL: http://www.bead-exclusive.co.uk 

Well established supplier of beads, jewellery components and findings as well as children's wood and acrylic beads, elastic, cotton  and cord threads, etc. They also sell Fimo and Air Dry Dough modelling clays along with all the tools etc.
Wholesale available to every customer. Mailorder catalogue available.

D J Hornsby Lacemaking Equipment

25, Manwood Avenue, Canterbury, Kent. CT2 7AH.
Tel: +44(0)1227 454605
Email: hornsbylace@compuserve.com
URL:www.djhornsby.co.uk

Well known family business who have been supplying lacemaking equipment since 1975, attending Lace days and supplying by mail order worldwide.

Johnson Crafts

9 Newporte Business Park, Bishops Road, Lincoln LN2 4SY
Tel: 08707 560 520
URL: www.johnsoncrafts.co.uk

Over 4,500 Cross stitch tools, kits, materials, threads and aida, as well as embroidery and tapestry kits and printed canvas. Products starting from under £1 and free

Maries Cross Stitch.co.uk

54 Trinity Road, Halstead, Essex CO9 1EB
Tel: 07973 697724
Email: marie@mariescrossstitch.co.uk
URL: www.mariescrossstitch.co.uk

Specialists in supplying Cross Stitch Kits, Latch Hook, Rugs, Tapestry Kits and all the Accessories you'll need to help you complete your design. Maries Cross Stitch is a family run business that take pride in providing a personal approach and have built their site based on recommendations.

Calico Laine

16 Liscard Crescent, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 1AE
Tel: 0151 638 6498
Email: inof@calicolaine.co.uk 
URL: www.calicolaine.co.uk 

Extensive selection of textiles for craft, weddings, tablecloths. 

Swimer Textiles Ltd

Swimer Textiles Ltd, Union Mill, Vernon Street, Bolton
Tel: 01204 528 900 Phone
Fax: 01204 528 250 Fax
Email: kathy@protoleague.co.uk 

Supplier of loom state canvas (12oz 57/58” 100% White cotton canvas 40 meter pieces) for art and painting and also of coutil (60” wide in White) - a polycotton stiffener for bodices of interest to re-enactment groups and period costume designers.

Derby Cloth House

Unit 38ABC, The Eagle Centre Market, Eagle Centre, Derby DE1 2AZ
Tel. 01332 365 745
URL: www.derbyclothhouse.co.uk 

Fabric retailer in Derby supplying material and fabrics for Craft, Theatrical, Wedding and Re-enactments.

Card Craft and Scrapbooking Specialists

A Card 4 U

67 Osborne Road, Warsash, Southampton, Hants SO31 9GJ
Tel: 07871097668
Email: enquiries@acard4u.co.uk
URL: www.acard4u.co.uk

Cardmaking, Scrapbooking & kids craft supplies at great prices, friendly service & fast delivery. Free UK P&P on orders over £20 & customer “shop & save” points scheme. Hints & tips, gallery, polls & lots more…

Cardcraft Plus

Unit 2, 15-19 Sedgwick Street, Preston, Lancs PR1 1TP
Tel: 01772 272571
Email: anne-marie@cardcraftplus.co.uk
URL: www.cardcraftplus.co.uk 

A family run business retailing crafts since 1990, beginning with a shop in the centre of Preston and expanding to become a leading mail order company in the papercraft field. Suppliers of all the latest card-making techniques at the best prices through our their regular catalogues and large stands at major craft shows around the country.

Chase Card Craft

Unit 3 Hawks Green District Centre, Heath Way, Cannock, Staffs, WS12 3XP
Tel: 01543 459291
Email: chase-card-craft@fsmail.net
URL: www.freewebs.com/chasecardcraft

Chase Card Craft specialises in cardmaking and scrapbooking materials, and has an extensive range of peel offs. We are proud to host two very friendly and successful cardmaking clubs, where enthusiastic crafters of all abilities can meet to chat, exchange ideas and learn new techniques. We also arrange workshops and trips to major crafting events.

Chatterbox Gifts Ltd

Laneside, Sandy Lane, Bacton, Norfolk  NR12 0JX
Tel: 01692 651250
Email: info@chatterboxgifts.co.uk
Website: www.chatterboxgifts.co.uk

Scrapbooking & card making suppliers. Monthly project with monthly scrapbooking & card making kits. Order by 3pm to ship the same day.

Craftability

Poplars Garden Centre, Harlinton Rd, Toddington, Beds LU5 6HE
Tel: 01525 875798
URL: www.craft-ability.com  

A long standing family run craft business with a large online store and an outlet currently situated within the Poplars garden centre with a restaurant . Craft materials for card making, scrapbooking, painting, sticking, jewellery making, punching, stamping, embossing, embellishing and much more!!

Craftee

98 Brookfield Walk, Clevedon, Somerset. BS21 6YJ.
Tel: 0709 201 2386
URL: www.craftee.co.uk

Family run card making suppliers. Everything you need for card making in small quantities and ideal for enthusiasts. Specialists in mixed packs enabling you to buy lots of different things at low prices. Catalogue only available online.

The Craft Grotto

7 St Augustine Road, Ipswich IP3 8PT
Tel/Fax : 01473 717290
Email: sales@thecraftgrotto.co.uk
URL: www.thecraftgrotto.co.uk

A fellow card making enthusiast since 1997, selling card blanks, embellishments, rubber stamps, craft punches, etc. Fast service promised.

Carseview Crafts

Scotland
Tel: 01307-469777
email: info@carseviewcrafts.com
URL: www.carseviewcrafts.com 

UK supplier catering to scrapbookers and card makers. Everything you need for your crafting ideas from beginner or an expert. Top name brands, fast delivery and friendly service.

Craftables

4 Watson Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk  IP33 2PG
Tel: 01284 749609
URL: www.craftables.co.uk

Lots of card and scrapbooking materials for you to browse and gather inspiration from for those special occasions. New products regularly added. 

Craft Instinct

39 Hillcrest Avenue, Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6LD
Tel: 01904 338546
Email: info@craftinstinct.co.uk 
URL: www.craftinstinct.co.uk 

Card making and scrap-booking supplier offering a full range of products and project ideas to unlock your creativity. Also have over 900 craft book titles to choose from covering a wide range of crafts.

Crafty-bits Supplies

Tel: 01884 255361
Email: crafty-bits@tiscali.co.uk
URL: www.crafty-bits.com

UK family run suppliers for all card making and scrap booking products. Offering quality products at good prices and excellent service.

Site also includes ideas for card making projects that may be useful for a youth club session or two...

Crazy Daisy

2b Pleasant Valley, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4AP
Tel: 07749 333305

An Alladin's cave of card making and scrapbook essentials and large selection of unusual embellishments and die cuts. From leading brand names and suppliers do, crafts, syntego, habico, doodlebug, daisyD's, impex, stix2 and many more.

Daisy Crafts

55 Winston Crescent, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18  0HB
Tel: 07747746460
Email: daisy.crafts@ntlworld.com
URL: www.daisycraftsuk.com

Interesting craft site with their own handmade paper for all card designs and scrapbooking. Precut Sizzix shapes in quality card or their own handmade paper as well as craft bags for children's parties and holidays.

GetCrafty

7 Ordnance Road, Southampton, Hampshire  SO15 2AZ
Tel: 023 8023 3074
Fax: 0800 524 220
Email: info@getcrafty.co.uk
URL: www.getcrafty.co.uk

An online store where cardmakers and papercraft enthusiasts can find all sorts of bits and bobs to feed their creative habit. From ribbons and bows to puffy bears and crystallina strands. If it's not there you're welcome to suggest.

Glitter Monster Card Making & Craft Supplies

GlitterMonster Crafts, 15 Motts Close, Watton at Stone, Hertfordshire SG14 3TR
URL: http://www.glittermonster.com

UK based online retailer for crafts and card making
supplies. We are dedicated to providing quality craft items at br> reasonable prices.

Kellys Krafts

Email: webmaster@kellyskrafts.co.uk
URL: http://www.kellyskrafts.co.uk

Great value hand made card making supplies at affordable prices. An extensive range of hand crafted items for all your cardmaking and scrapbooking requirements such as toppers, card making kits, embellishments, doll kits and die cut shapes

Krazy 4 Craft

Unit 1 Whitehouse Court, Broad Street, ridgtown, Cannock, WS11 0DA,
Tel: 01543 578670
Email: inquiries@krazy4crafts.co.uk

URL: None

Promising the latest crafts from America. Such as Hot Off The Press (Paper Pizazz), Kanban Cards and Paper, Making Memories, Gelly Roll Pens, Vellums, Paper Punches and more. 

Little Lou’s Craft Supplies

24 Bartleet Rd, Redditch B98 0DQ
Tel: 01527 529029
email: enquiries@cheapdies.co.uk
URL: www.cheapdies.co.uk

One of the largest craft shops in Redditch stocking an extensive range of card making and scrap booking supplies along with paints, embroidery silks and wools. A full itinerary of classes and workshops – shop online or in person for a great crafting experience.

Mad about Cards Limited

Unit D5, The Seedbed Centre, Vanguard Way, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS3 9QY
Email: Sam@madaboutcards.com
URL: www.madaboutcards.com

Very large range of card making supplies from paper to embellishments and glues available wholesale and retail. Site offers lots of inspirations, ideas and projects for handmade greeting cards.

MIC - Meridian Import Company

The io Centre, Unit 3, Hearle Way, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9EW
Tel: 01707-269999
Email: info@miccraft.net
URL: www.miccraft.net

A family run business specialising in exquisite papercraft products sourced from suppliers operating a fair trade policy, and using environmentally friendly materials. Range includes a sumptuous selection of papers, skeleton leaves, and flowers.

Paper Cuts UK Ltd

4 Sandybrae Road, Skelmorlie,  North Ayrshire, Scotland PA17 5AT
Tel: +44(0)1475 528934
Email: info@paper-cuts.co.uk
URL: www.paper-cuts.co.uk

On-line UK shop with large range of card making, craft and scrapbooking supplies at terrific prices with a fast and friendly service. Features include craft forum, the world famous “crafty cookbook”, scrapbook layouts and hand made card ideas.

Roses Rubber Stamp & Craft Box

URL: www.craftingcards.com

Craft rubber stamps from Hero Arts & Inkadinkado. Postage and Packing FREE  in the UK.

Scrapbook Playground

136 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Tel: (757) 816-1986
Fax: (757) 966-9618
Email: wendi@scrapbookplayground.com
URL: www.scrapbookplayground.com

US site with active forum and ideas for scrapbooks, as well as selling scrapbook materials of all shapes and sizes. No information given on international shipping.

Urban Objects

79 Silverknowes Eastway, Edinburgh, EH4 5NE
Tel: 0131 312 8644
Email: sales@urbanobjects.co.uk
URL: http://www.urbanobjects.co.uk 

An internet only card making supplier for today's card crafter with the aim of supplying something different and contemporary. Innovative new products are being added regularly. Card toppers, embellishments, card stock, envelopes and more. Postage and Packing is FREE !

Candle making

CandlesOnTheWeb.co.uk

15 Cumberland Business Park, Cumberland Avenue, London NW10 7RX.
Tel: 020 7736 0740
Email: info@candlesontheweb.co.uk
URL: www.candlesontheweb.co.uk

Large selection of candle making supplies from the waxes to gel, dyes and moulds. Selection of kits including those perfect for beginners and kids (with supervision).

Crafts and Candlelight

8 Riverhill, Bramford, Ipswich IP8 4BB
Tel: 01473 744714
e-mail:diane@craftsandcandlelight.co.uk
URL: www.craftsandcandlelight.co.uk

Trading since 1981 and stocking an extensive range of candle making and card craft materials. Store also does candle making children's parties, workshops and specialist supply of candles for weddings.

Still Turning Candle Making Supplies

14 Colburn Avenue, Caterham, Surrey CR3 6HU
Tel: 07973 625045

Email: sales@stillturning.co.uk 

URL: www.stillturning.co.uk 

Browse an unparalleled range of candle-making supplies. Stock of pillar, votive and tealight moulds, wax, wicks, fragrance oil and Reddig-Glo colour chips - everything you need to make beautiful candles whether you are more experienced or just starting out.

Ceramics

Mosaic Patterns Online

P O Box 261, Westhoven, 2142, South Africa
Tel: +27 78 6060 807
Email: kirsty@mosaicpatternsonline.com
URL:http://www.mosaicpatternsonline.com

Mosaic Patterns Online provides free patterns for mosaic projects. Included in the patterns is a photographic step-by-step instruction guide with a materials and equipment list.

Cold Casting

The Magic Custard Company

The Magic Custard Company Ltd., Totom House, 70 Stanley Gardens, Acton, London W3 7SY
Tel: 020 8740 8877
Fax: 020 8749 7347
Email: enquiries@magiccustard.com

URL: www.magiccustard.com 

Developed from a desire to bring life casting to as many homes as possible, The Magic Custard Company (responsible for the celebrity casts for breast cancer awareness) offers everybody the opportunity to produce their own castings in the comfort of their own home. Ideas include capturing children's young years regardless of where they are.

Cosmetics (Make your own)

Make Your Own Cosmetics

Plush Folly, 4 Station Approach, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 2HY
Tel: 0208 783 3785
Email: info@plushfolly.com
URL: www.makeyourowncosmetics.co.uk

Supplying kits to make cosmetics at home and also offering workshops and parties at their base in Hampton. Suitable for those aged 10 - 110, groups can make cosmetics ranging from soaps, lip balms and glosses, to eye shadow, mascaras, blushers and perfumes (age of guests dictates products that can be made).

Face Paints

Party Supplies UK

Unit 6, Thistle Industrial Park, Broxburn, West Lothian, Edinburgh, Scotland EH52 5BB
Tel: 01506 863 982
Email: Info@partysupplies.co.uk
URL: http://www.partysupplies.co.uk/snazaroo/paintmenu.html 

Suppliers of the Snazaroo face paint range; individual paints, starter kits, special effects, themed kits and accessories. Themed kits are great for parties with easily enough for 10 full faces in each and a large selection of themes to choose from.

Glass and Glass Painting Supplies

Glycar (Glass paperweight blanks)

3 Rushton Road, Chaedle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 6NX
Tel: 0161 355 3052

URL: www.retailfranchise.co.uk/shop/blanks.html

Glass paperweight blanks for retail and trade. Agents to a trade company for glass paperweights which have a recess in the base to take artwork or thin craftwork.

Jane and John Dunsterville, The Glass Painting Specialists

48 Coningsby Road, High Wycombe, Bucks HP13 5NY

URL: www.glasspainter.demon.co.uk

Teslatop Creative Craft Supplies

35/37 Tickhill Road, Maltby, Rotherham.

URL: www.teslatop.co.uk

Large variety of quality materials for arts, crafts and hobbies as well as stocking a good range of equipment and material for card-making, scrapbooking and rubber stamping.

Specialist Model Suppliers

Cheshire Model Supplies Ltd

96 Shawheath, Stockport Cheshire SK3 8BP
Tel: 0161 4802804
Email: sales@cheshiremodels.co.uk
URL: www.cheshiremodels.co.uk 

Supply mail order craft materials such as K&S metal, plastic card, scenery building products, tools etc. Established family run firm operating in the Stockport area since in 1975 and members of the Guild of Master craftsmen with ready advice from beginner to the more experienced discerning modeller. 

Paper

Paperpow Stationary

[US and Canada with international shipping to the UK]

Paper Pow Stationery P.O. Box 471 San Marcos, CA 92079
Email: ask@paperpow.com
URL: www.paperpow.com 

Cool stationary and party invitations: e.g. pirate map, wanted poster, pink camo, geisha, hawaiian luau, raggedy Ann prim, family tree, Noah’s ark, renaissance fair, alien, dragon, and many other stationery designs! 

[NB editors note: be aware US standard size for stationary paper is 8.5" x 11" (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm) not A4 (210 × 297 mm)]

Pottery / Ceramic Painting Shops

Pottery Corner - Chorlton

34 Beech Road, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9EL,
Tel: 0161 882 0010

URL: None

Somewhere for people of all ages, but especially children, to go and paint their very own piece of pottery. Then have it glazed and fired in the shop. Wide range of pieces to choose from.

Buzz Ceramics

Tel: 0115 8753664
Email: francine@buzzceramics.co.uk

URL: www.buzzceramics.co.uk 

Based in Kimberley, Nottinghamshire Buzz Ceramics is a mobile unit that covers a wide area! No need to visit a shop, they can be wherever you want them to be - in your own home, hired venue, school or office.
They also organise public events where you can just turn up, get into the creative swing of things and paint!

Haberdashery

BluBelles

33 Boxted Avenue, Essex CO16 7AE
Tel: 0845 833 9076
URL: www.blubelles.com 

Haberdashery, rhinestones, lace, sequins, feathers, marabou, ribbon roses, ribbons & more.

Ribbonmoon

43 Banbury Street, Talke, Stoke on Trent, Staffs, ST7 1JG.
URL: www.ribbonmoon.co.uk 

One of the most comprehensive on-line haberdashery web sites in the UK. Over 17,000 products: 3,000+ ribbons and 8,500 buttons. Sample service available if you are specific about the colour you require.

 European Craft Suppliers

Those that will ship internationally (eg the UK) are stated

Malta

Binky Crafts

Triq Karlu Galea, Victoria, Gozo, VCT2600, Malta
Phone: 00356 21 565445 
Mobile: 00356 99 455427
Email: info@binkycrafts.com
URL: http://www.binkycrafts.com .  

A large craft and stationery supply shop located in Victoria, Gozo, Malta and an online supplier to the Maltese islands and beyond. Supplying everything for card making, scrapbooking, glass painting, rubber stamping, embossing as well as accessories and tools for sewing, lace making, cross stitch and much more. They also offer a large range of magazines, newspapers and stationery for school, home and the office.

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