Craft Buddy launches Hello Kitty line

Craft Buddy is launching its Hello Kitty Crystal Art collection this month.
Launching in three stages, the first wave includes the Hello Kitty and Friends Crystal Art Sticker Album – featuring 102 stickers to collect and crystalise in a 20-page album. Also available are blind bag sticker packs, each containing three stickers.
Craft Buddy will follow this range with Crystal Art Buddies and Crystal Art Bag Charms featuring characters like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll and Kuromi, as well as Crystal Art Scrolls.
The final wave includes Crystal Art Secret Diaries, a Mega Activity Set and Crystal Art Cards.
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