whatever happened to Popular Crafts magazine?

[craftmad]

The last issue I remember buying was about October 2004. They have done some Christmas Specials but I just haven't seen the monthly mag anywhere. Have they gone out of business?

It's a shame because I used to like their style of project which was not too simplistic and sometimes had some really spe******t stuff in there - like glass fusing. A lot of (well most of them actually) craft magazines are predominently card and papercraft which is OK but I really like to try new things.

The best mag at the moment is Practical Crafts and Cardmaking which always has some cool projects in and loads of them. I also like Crafts Beautiful and Quick and Crafty but a lot of the projects are painting ready made things and just toooooo many adverts!

[Hoppers]

Pop Crafts was closed by Highbury House at the end of 2005, just before Highbury went into administration.

You may be interested in a new magazine providing craft projects for children - Creative Steps magazine (creativesteps.co.uk). The magazine is excellent quality, with clear step-by step instructions and helps support the early learning goals. I would recommend it to anyone with, or caring for, kids under 12.

It is only available on subscription - which can be done online at the above website.

[craftmad]

thanks for the info. I'm a teacher and run a craft club at school so I'm always on the look out for suitable projects. I'll give creative steps a try:)

[Fauldzy]

Hello,

I just noticed this post about Popular crafts magazine. Well I have some good news! I have been working on the re-launch of the magazine, along with content for the website.

For more information visit 'My Hobby Store' online to get the latest news, (I can not post links - you can find the website with a simple google search)

[flame]

hi all

was in hobbycraft ysterday and bought this mag, £3.95 so not too bad.

Haven;t had a chance to have a proper read but seems quite good.

anyone else bought this??

[kerryw]

Popular Crafts is back on 3rd March with a cardmaking special- and I am the new editor! :D

[ejralph]

Popular Crafts is back on 3rd March with a cardmaking special- and I am the new editor! :D

Great news! And congratulations. Have they got a website up or someone I can contact for a media pack? Would be interested in checking out rates etc.

[greannancrafts]

This what you are looking for?

http://www.popularcrafts.com/

Jane