Simply Cards & Papercraft - UK (2020-01)

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Book review


Mabel Bunny & Co
Cover price: £12.99
One for all you multi-crafters, this super-cute crocheted oversized
toy bible by Claire Gelder is a must for makes with the ‘aww’
factor. Measuring 70cm from head to paw, Claire’s book guides
you through on how to create each animal and the extra details
such as the signature heart patch for each of the 15 adorable
toys such as Teetee the dragon, Florence the red panda and Doris
the sloth, all perfect gifts to yourself or a loved any time of year.

Beginner’s Guide to Screen Printing
Cover price: £9.99
With over 300 illustrations in 112 pages,
Erin Lacy’s Beginner’s Guide to Screen Printing
takes you through 12 stunning projects of
coastal and botanical themes in this perfect
introduction guide. Erin shows you how to
make your own screen using an embroidery hoop and silk fabric,
leading onto different surfaces such as wood, cork and fabric.
This book also has templates and inspiration on how to go
forth and create your own wonderful designs and motifs.

The Crafter’s Guide to Papercutting
Cover price: £12.99
Emily Hogarth’s book was released at the
end of 2019 and became an instant favourite
with us. Packed with inspiration for keepsakes,
cards and artwork, Emily’s book is a must for
anyone who loves and appreciates this
stunning art form. From basic techniques,
to highly detailed step by steps for beginners,
to a unique opportunity to learn more about the history
to papercutting, and see visuals from artists around
the globe specialising in the spectacular creative outlet.

with us. Packed with inspiration for keepsakes,

includes papercraft, woodwork,
sugar craft, soap making, print
making, lino cutting... the list
goes on and on.


And what
about your
international
reach?
Search Press
is very much
an international
company with
of ces in the
US and Australia.
We also have sales
reps and stock-holding
agents throughout the world
including South Africa, New
Zealand, Middle East and
Asia. Essentially, we will
supply our English language
books into markets where the
English language is dominant
or at least widely used. We
also actively look for foreign
language partners and have
sold rights to our books in
over 30 languages.


How would Search Press
describe itself?
A happy, independent family
company, publishing craft
books with passion and fun.
We started off as a small
independent family-owned
company, back in 1970 and


50 years later we’re still
retaining the core of all
that is good and wholesome,
in a second-generation
family business.

What are the plans
for the future?
We are very much
looking forward
to celebrating our
50th anniversary
during 2020 and
continuing with our
publishing philosophy to
bring the very best in art and
craft books to the market.
We will also continue to
develop our online subscription
platform the Half Yard
Sewing Club and explore
other digital opportunities.

So what can our readers
expect from Search Press
in 2020? Do you have
any special plans for your
50th anniversary?
We are running various
special offers on our website,
catalogues and social media
sites. There will also be prize
draws and special offers at our
consumer shows up and down
the country. Details of these
shows can be found on the
Events page on our website,
http://www.searchpress.com V

“We pride ourselves


in producing the


highest quality, best


value art and craft


books we can”


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