SHOWSTOPPERS
A great pastime
for kids Exclusive to DMC is the My Friendship Bracelet Maker, a tool designed to simplify the craft of making friendship bracelets, and offering a creative, entertaining and safe pastime for children that will keep them amused for hours. Already My Friendship Bracelet Maker has sold over 200,000 units worldwide and is now available for the first time in the UK. There are two designs to choose from: MYFBM (RRP £19.99) – with a storage tray and Prism threads, and CBFBM (£12.99) – with a handy clipboard facility and Prism threads. The product helps children with their dexterity and is perfect for the department store and gift market. DMC offers Prism value crafting threads as an additional sales accompaniment with various creative packs of brightly coloured craft threads ideal for friendship bracelets and perfect for card making, scrap booking and other craft projects. For more information call 0116 275 4000 email
sales@dmccreative.co.uk or fax 0116 275 4020
Love Home adds a cosy touch
Xpressions Gifts has made an exciting new addition to its portfolio. Love Home is a gorgeous collection of home gifts and incorporates the latest home and giftware trends with its own original colourways and flavours. This range has a charming hand- finished look that conveys a cosy ‘home sweet home’ theme and helps to create a collection with a warm feel, which includes photo frames, mugs, albums and hanging plaques. All Love Home products are designed in a pretty pastel colour palette, and exquisite design elements include soft earthy colours, a combination of polka dots, stripes and florals, Union Jack elements, the use of natural materials, distressed finishes and the use of small design details such as tin and ceramic dangly hearts that add a special finishing touch. For more information call 0208 260 1200 or visit
www.ukgreetings.co.uk
La Diosa ‘over the
moon’ with IJL launch Natasha Faith and Semhal Zemikael, the two designers behind fine jewellery brand La Diosa, were recently chosen to create the first ever jewellery line for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, which was launched at International Jewellery London to great response. La Diosa creates handmade jewellery from the highest quality precious and semi-precious gemstones. The Honey-Moon Collection has become the signature design to the brand and promises stunning effortless glamour. “Undeniably fabulous, the La Diosa Honey-Moon Collection promises to offer something spectacular for every occasion, boasting delicious coloured gemstones”, describes the
brand. As part of the classic line, The Honey- Moon Collection showcases the signature Luna design, which is simple, elegant and striking. They are available in an array of warm-toned and vibrant stones, including Labradorite, Rainbow Moonstone and Sea Blue Chalcedony. For more information call 020 7831 9175 or visit
www.ladiosa.co.uk
ICONIC JEWELLERY GETS CREATIVE WITH THE CAPITAL
International Jewellery London saw Iconic Jewellery launch its latest collection, celebrating the UK’s stylish capital. Iconic London is the first city-based line for the brand, with London being chosen as a great match due to its famous status and widespread appeal. The striking and bold collection includes pieces made from sterling silver, which highlight the most iconic
buildings and elements of life in London. Statement pieces include rings and wrap bracelets, which have been designed to offer a head-turning range. Braided leather and tassel chains reflect the style and fashion-led design created especially for London. For more information call +353 (0)86 722 4560, email
info@iconic-jewellery.com or visit
www.iconic-jewellery.com
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