E CRAFT WITH ae CRAFTER'S > CHRISTINA COMPANION a issue Mee a 4 Beha Reh eviry era Reese ‘te Dery ‘017558327003Scan it - Cut it - Create it The Brother ScanNCut family is With its unique built in scanner, it's perfect for paper crafters, sewers, easy to scan and cut out any image DIY crafters and more. or shape — No PC required. www.brotherscanncut.co.uk [C&4°7— Kostie MLO Happy new year and welcome to yet another jam-packed edition of the UK’s most popular die-cutting magazine! This issue's Sending Love Pretty Pocket die set from Tonic Studios the perfect design to kick-start your 2020 crafting, and there are some great ideas for making the ‘most ofit on page Il | absolutely love Sandra's projects! There ae cards forall occasions using the new Gemini Mini products from Crafters Companion on page 6, stunning floral makes showcasing items from The Ton on page 22 and cards that are ideal for Valentine's Day from Burbleberrys on page 26 Card Making Magic's Christina Griffiths shows offher latest range witha stylish set of ‘octagonal projects on page 36, there ae some elegant cards using Heartfelt Creations's Cottage Garden range on page 40, and we love the bright and bold cards from Sam Clayton on page 46. ‘Also thsissue we feature the latest releases from Stampin’ Up! on page 52, there's a quide to creating banners and borders on page 56, plus some realy versatile ideas for using alphabet dies on page 65. Don't miss Debbie Simpson's bridge cards on page 72 - follow her step-by-step ‘uide to get the look for yourself Plus there's a fabulous Beautiful moments! board by Helen Grifin on page 70, which would look great in any home! ‘As usual we have prizes galore for you this month, so check out pages 63, 83 and 93 forour competitions and giveaways. Thisissue also brings sad news for me, asit’s my last issue in the Editor's seat at Die-cutting Essentials Ive had a fabulous 26 issues with youll and enjoyed every crafty second, with too many highlights to mention. can assure you that, even though | won't be here stile die-cutting, and | trust you wil too, Kirstie McCrum, Editor kistiemeeum@ bracteaipublshing co.uk The Sentimentaly Yours Stomping ‘Special with Phill Martinis out tobuy ‘now! The 68-page magazines filed ‘with inspiring ideas for cards forall ‘occasions plus also inside the box youl find 37 stamps, sentiment die seta 6-in- stencil 30 paper designs ‘and 24 toppers. WOW! Don't miss out = order your copy today from ‘wewrwmoremags.com, orwww.craftstash.co.uk www papercrafimagazinescom 3Unside THIS ISSUE FEATURES Walltoved up Sandra Rayner creates stunning ‘makes for loved anes using this issues versatile Tonic Studios die 16 Mini marvels Beautiful cards fr arange of ‘occasions using the Gemini Mini collection 2Bright and beautiful Inspirational creations that will brighten anyone's day, using products from The Ton 26 From the heart JoSummers from the Bumbleberrys Design Team shares cards perfect for showing your affection, 32.Blue-tiful creations Acute set of cards with ablue colour palette from the Your Next Stamp Design Team 36 Sending love Be inspired by these wonderful ‘octagonal creations from Card ‘Making Magic's Christina Griffiths 40 Cottage Garden Cheryl Morgan shines the ‘spotlight on a gorgeous new range from Heat Creations | Us Heart of ot Conds at oe ere or ValentnesDayorannversares | 46 Super stained glass \ Howto reat stung stand: Glass fects onyour nets 52 Cards forall occasions Create year-round cards using ‘Stampin’ Up! products 56 Banners & borders Use your dies fora variety 65 Amazing alphabet 80 Fabulous flourishes (of stunning effects Tara from Seven Hill Crafts ‘All-occasion makes using makes use offab alphabet dies! Creative Expressions products ‘60 Winter sneezes Fabulous et wellsoon cards ‘70 Beautiful moments 84 The music man {rom joanna Sheen Helen Griffin creates Cards that are perfect for pretty memory board ‘any music-loving men in your life ‘72Bridging the gap Debbie Simpson shares a 91In the comer step-by-step guide to creating sneak peek at a project from impressive bridge cards the brand-new Hunkydary Premium Magazine ‘BLittle bookworms Claire shares some projects (95 Take five inspired by Papercraft Eileen Hull picks her top Essentials issue 163 five projectsEVERY ISSUE 6 What's new 83 Competition The latest round-up of all Don't miss your chance to things die-cutting win a Tonic Studios luxury storage collection! Hints & tips Aback-to-basics guide tohelp 88 Shopping guide you getstarted with yourdie ur atest product picks focus ‘on Valentine's Day makes 20 Happy mait Readers' letters, emails and 93 Giveaways social media updates We've got over £525 worth of rafting goodies up for grabs 60 Die-cutter’s diary i ‘Subscribe to| Joanna Sheen'spairofcards 96 Next issue a arejust perfect for sending well See what we've got instore Ese ” today and save 50% on the cover price & Wishes to someone who's, for you inthe next issue of Under the weather Die-cutting Essentials have your copy delivered directly to you! 63 competition ce Reader gary MivstobuusStanpsty — Yeurcane send — Giataheuatcce tiynromiarat | ohn 2560 rhe we > ! tt, F “dl, ee) www papercraftmagazines.com 5(What's ame NEW Sit back and relax as Mike, our Editorial Assistant, brings you all the latest from the world of die-cutting Puppy love Tosay we lave dogs atDie-cutting Essentials HO wouidbe avast Understatement, so this dese from Speindersisperfectforusto Create projects for our four-legged lovingloved anes, Coming with three sihouette des of acorg, westie and ppugaandaacollection ofdetal dies of ‘leash, bandana, bow and ola, thisset has endless potential for paw-fectrakes anytime of yer. Check out more from Spelibinders at www.spellbinderspaperarts.com Making a statement ‘Anna Griffin Caligrapic Sentiment dies are armust for fabulous quick makes Thisset comes with three dies - Happy Fathers Day Happy Birthday’ and ‘lappy Mothers Day’ comolete with balloon heart andaiftoutine dies, ‘which transform these must-own terns. Love these products? Head to wurw.annagrffin.com for more like these 6 ‘wwew,papercraftmagazines.com Lovely lace Nesting ies are armust for any stash for their endless framing, matting and layering potential. They also add depth andtexture toyourmakes, and these Sharon Calis CraftsNesting dies aren exception. Each set comes with ive dies that are bllant for adding ‘your own images and sentiments around ary time of yar. See the whole range and more at \www.crafterscompanion.co.uk New Card Making Magic debuts Christina Grifiths's Card Making Magic has another rather fabulous addition, the Oval Box Collection, which is perfect fr getting your Easter Cards and makes done earl. With two die sets in the collection, the fists a 36-piece Extravagant Egg set with filigree and bow details, and the second is Christina's signature buildable florals and butterflies - an utterly egg-cellent collection for those of you who love Christina's products Head to wwywscraftstash.co.uk for more from Card Making MagicAUS # WEDNESDAY CCheck out our regular Winning Wednesday posts on Facebook! You could get your hands on the latest craft eleases! Go to www.facebook. com/PapercraftMagazines e S 0 reooesor ne Ametallicmoment 14 vibrant metallic shades make up this must-own bs Setar Netalic Watercolour Pan Set rom Alene Perfect B vicss forading stung ih shinmertoany paperat dlecutingessentias proc especialy hore oes usng black carck, the set hasbeen designed thal panbrusho you fen ieothsgaea Cantake th yous youtovel as wal among : @ seastngeserts Palette in the ld with four wells. e r - Checkout more from Altenew at www.altenew.com © paperrafimags. Perfect peacock From a Neverending die to fun champagne and luggage dies, the new John Next Door releases are packed ‘with essential shapes ideal for any crafting occasion. We can see the awesome bottle of bubbly making a great centrepiece on any celebration, while the Neverending dies a must-own for any die-cutter who wants to create a spectacle for their recipient. View the collection and more at www.craftstiless.co.uke %. we \ Once upon atime Once upon atime there was a collection that allowed you to create a fairytale-inspired project ‘with just a few passes of adie-cutting machine ~ this collection is Fantasy by Sweet Dixie, With dies ‘of a sassy witch, spell books, cauldrons, a magic lamp and a genie, these dies will lead you and ‘your projects to your awn crafty ever after. Head to viww..craftstless.co.uk to see the ‘whole collection and more www papercraftmagazines.com 7HINTS & TI ‘Adie-cutting machine's a considered purchase fora crafter. However the dynamic capabilities of these machines can open up ‘awhole new world of exciting techniques, ensuring that you get ‘every ounce of value from the investment. You wil find that dies and ‘embossing folders from various manufacturers are compatible with different machines. The mast common technique is ofcourse, die-cutting, When Using intricate dies you may find tha the die does not cut completely, through your material the fist time'tis passed through the machine, ‘but ourstep-by-step guide shows howto successfully achieve this, ‘We demonstrate this usin the Cutiebug but the same tips are applicable tall die-cutting machines. DON’T LIMIT YOURSELF EMBRACE EMBOSSING Die-cuting machines cut In addition to die-cuttng, these everthing romparchment to _versatlermachines are also papers and mid-weight cardstock. capable of embossing, Using However many dieson themarket embossing folders or dies are capable of cutting arangeof designed tocut and embossis ‘materials including cork, foam —_asimple way of adding texture andfelt. This introduces whole _toaprojec.Itisalso possible new aspect odie-cutting, civing__toemboss dies by creating an, youthe abilly ocreatesoftcraft_ embossing sandwich and. projects. Sizix Bigz dies have a blade inside them which enables running adie throughit. The edges of the die willimpress them tocut thckermaterials such _infothe cardstock Some ‘aschipboard, magneticshee, manufacturers provide an leather and fabric. Alwayscheck embossing mat with their the manufacturersinstructions _die-cutting machines while before trying anew material with others require youto purchase adie anddie-cutting machine. one. Anernbossing mat s simply ‘rubber mat that wilthicken the tie-cutting sandwich to give deep Krabi say. ‘embossed impressions. Ifyou find that you're having problems die-cutting try I youneed more advice or placing your dies towards tips on using your die-cutting the edge of the cuttingplates machine, or want tolearn rather than thecentreas here new techniques, there are many Is more pressure there helpful videos on YouTube WHAT ABOUT DIGITAL, Kinstie says... DIE-CUTTING? Ensure your dies cut exactly ifyoupurchase a digital ‘where you want them fo die-cutting machine, you'll be by using low-tack or Washi using SVG files to cut shapes. ‘tape to hold them in place Scalable Vector Graphics ‘5 yourun the sandwich {VG are cutting files for through the machine use on computers, working ‘with Cricut Design Space, 7 Silhouette Studio Designer Kinstic says... Edition and other compatible We suggest adding layer programs. There arelts of of wexapergreaseproot ‘ferent designers releasing ‘oper or boking paper new SVGs all the time for use between the ce and your vith hese machines. caristock to help release the dbe-cut shape from the die 66a die-cutting machines are different and the effects of wear and tear mean that no two machines will ever cut the same, You'll need to get to know your own machine and dies to learn how to get the bes from them 9 8 wwwpapercraftmagazines.come the detail de ontoa different colour ne manufacture'sinstructions, cardstock and un the sandwich through the cut the base die, hon ewith die-cutting machine, Rotate the die to ensure itcuts through the cardstock completely 5 ~o ip nce the de is completely cut,use a pokey Ate following these steps, your die-cuts Alternatively, for added sr tool toremove allthe negative space from should look ike ths. You can adhere the lines of the dle-cut det the dies. he detailed die-cut to the base die-cu butterflies and us be aac Chaistina Gniffiths ry ‘There are some gorgeous Don't miss our online ky xe creations using your video tutorials to oe ‘Tonic Studios Sending kick-start your crafting! Love Pretty Pocket die Head to in this issue — turn to www.youtube.com/user/ pages 11 8 36 to Christinat716 for get inspired free bonus video content magazinescom 9in partnership with dsy 683 eview 23 Create} ron ite GRAFT Freesat 813 Kees ek Cri — raft.com CRAFT sHOWS | _ 21-22 February 2020 Farnborough - 7373 fememncr 2020 (Farnborough Exhition Centre) Kent - 15-16 May 2020 (Kent Event Centre) — International Stadium) im 12 September 2020 FREE PARKING VIP Experience tickets Up to 100 Craft & Artisan exhibitors Make and takes, Workshops and Demonstrations from many of your crafting favourites www.createltevents.com Tel : 07494096088 Fa ok: créateitevents ° — - eeLOVED UP Sandra Rayner creates stunning makes for loved ones using this issue’s versati A I , Tonic Studios products are avalable from ‘www-tonic-studios.co.uk 7° /Upr www papercraftmagazines.com 11wu \ATERIALS, ‘Sending Love die set iit & pink cardstock purple & teal glitter card “The Works Make and Create ‘Ombré 12x12" pastel pad sheer ribbon Stick it adhesive sheet 3D foam pads SIMPLY MAKE Trim white cardstock to measure i \6x!75em and on each long sie, then mark the centre witha pencil Use aw-tack tape to attach the top die onto thisline and die-cut. Score ‘and fold each side to create the card blank, 2 Tim ombeé paper to I4.7x7.9cm, ‘add low-tack tape tothe bottom die ‘onthe top edge and die-cut Wrap with bbon, afficon the back and, adhere tothe card front as shown. '3Die-cut he elementsas shown {and inlay the pieces. Secure tothe card front using 30 foam pads between each layer. Attach 2 bows shown andfinish with die-cut hearts 12 \wwvw papercraftmagazines.com (MATERIALS ‘Sending Love ce set white, pink lac cardstock purple & teal iter card “The Works Make and Create ‘Ombré 2x2" pastel pad ‘acetate beads Sticktadhesive sheet ‘3D foam pads SIMPLY MAKE | Score and fold white cardstock to create al. Bom-square card blank. Timitter card tolt4semsquare and achere tthe card front. 2Die-cuta white 3 2cm-square frame. Add high-tack ape around the edge andback with acetate, Adhere 3D foam pads on the reverse edge and filthe centre ofthe card with die-cut heats and beads, Close the shaker element with lac cardstock. '3Die-cutthe image from ombré paper and adhere othe front of the ‘acetate. Die-cut ta second time, snip into the sentiment and secure tothe bottomleft as shown. attach the shaker ‘tothecard front 4Die-cutbutteries andheartsand adhere asshowntofinishING YOUR DIES RO yd SIMPLY MAKE Create a white 14.5x13 Sem card blank. Measure 3em from the top and 3, cm from the bottom. Cut away the centre of the card front and attach acetate to rejoin the card front as shown. 2 Trimpink cardstock to cover the top and bottom panels of the card front and die-cut a butterfly wing into the top panel as shown. Die-cut atag and die-cut the heart into it. Emboss the tag and two panels and Secure tothe card front as shown. 3 Die-cut apink heart and adhere in place. Die-cut white butterflies and inlay the pieces, ‘Add three die-cut hearts. Stamp the sentiment, trim and adhere Using 3D foam pads. (MATERIALS ‘Sending Love die set ‘ribbon ‘+ embossing folder Bandra. say. ‘© white t pink cardstock «Stick adhesive sheet ‘= Simply Made Crafts Sent Remember fo die-cut before acetate ‘= 50 foam pads With Love Tag cie tembossing so the patterns ‘© Metalic Siver Encore inkpad sentiment stamps notfatfened inthe machine (MATERIALS ‘+ Sending Love die set ‘© white, lac blue & pink cardstock * purple & teal glitter card ‘©The Works Make and Create Omibré 2x12" pastel pad ‘+ Imperial Purple VersaFine inkpad border stamp & die set Stickit adhesive sheet 3D foam pads Spellbinders Nestabilities Circledies ‘SIMPLY MAKE 1'Score and fold white cardstock to create a5 Scm-square card blank. Tri lilac cardstock 0 14.8cm square and Attach to the card front. Stamp ‘with’ ‘onto white cardstock and adhere to the card front. 2 Trim ombré paper to len square, die-cut acirlein the centre and Affix to the card front using 3D foam sheet ‘SDie-cut butterflies from a saeclona cardstock the sentiment spins . Colours Atach ome thewordtove and adhere ek out stn Grins white cardstock, trimming with the butterflies as Love die setonpage 30. = oftteovetang Owe! Showntotnih de Nee www papercraftmagazines.com 13Wnty g MATERIALS. 14 www.papercraftmagazines.com Sending Love de set wiite card blank white, pink Dive cardstock VersaMark inkpad silver Ranger embossing powder Crafter's Companion Stick Stay Stickit adhesive sheet Crystal econ Glamour Dust ribbon 3Dfoam pads ‘embossing folder banner ie Tonic Studios Mix Scalloped ts Staight Edge Rectangle Layering die sets heat tool SIMPLY MAKE 1 Score and fold white cardstock and die-cut intoa scalloped rectangle, ensuring the edge othe die overhangs the fold ofthe card blank. Score and ‘mountain-fold the car front Inhalt Die-cut he same-sized rectangle and also a smaller cone, Embass and affix tothe card frontas shown using glue and 3D foam pads. 2ie-cut the large rectangle, trim, die-cut the cut edge, embossand adhere in place using 30 foam pads toactas the easel stopper. 3Die-cut the Sending Love die using an adhesive sheet, sprinkle wit glitter and ‘adhere to coloured cardstock sing adhesive spray. Tim off the overhang and repeat as shawn, Secure tothe card sing 30 foam pads. ‘4 Stamp and heat-emboss the sentiment Trim into banner shapes and attach using 30 foam pads, adding a bow to the blue heart to finish Don't miss Die-cutting Essentials 62 and its ‘gorgeous Bright Rosa Geo Panel die set by Paula Pascual dandna, says... Reverse thedie-cutimage by ‘adhering the adhesive sheet to the base ofthe cardCNN =t Send your sentiments in style with our fabulous. FANCY FONT stamp and die sets. ..sized to take centre stage on your handmade cards and a e papercraft projects. sy yf 4 Tip TO SEE THE FULL COLLECTION VISITa = =6MARVELS Soraya Lara uses the Gemini Mini collection from Crafter’s Companion to create beautiful cards for a range of occasions MATERIALS ‘= Snow White Crafter's Companion Centura Pearl Card ‘= Crafters Companion Sara Signature Enchanted CChristmas paper pad ‘= Brights Crafter’s Companion 8x8" textured cardstock ‘= lack cardstock ‘= white stamping cardstock ‘Spectrum Noir TiBlend Markers ‘Pale Fig & Lagoon ‘Spectrurn Noir Harmony Quick-ory inkpads ‘= Crafter's Companion Decorative Lace 30 tembossing folder ‘= Congratulations Gemini Expressions die ‘+ Dragonfly Dreams, Party Time, Over the Rainbow & Garden Friends Gemini Mini Elements dies * circle die SIMPLY MAKE I Createacircle easel card blank from Centura Pearl Card. 2Die-cut two dark puple circles, ‘ighty smal than the card blank. fit the base and the front panel of he easel ‘3 Emboss two pieces of stamsing Cardstock with the Decorative Lace embossing folder Use your fingers to apply colour over the ‘embossed area using PaleFigand mei rau Use the crce deta cut wo ccrcularstripsof the samelength, cloud and dragontly from Afixtothesidebordersofthe stamping cardstock Colour using urplecideinthemainpanelas _TiBlend markers and attach tothe shown, Die-cutasmallciclefrom card blankas shown, patterned paper and affixtothe ‘mainpanel. GEmboss apiece stamping cardstock ith the Decorative SDie-cutthe butterfly balloon, Lace embossing folder. Apply Pale 16 www.papercraftmagazines.com Figinkover the embossed area anddie-cuta semicircle before attaching the piece tothe card blank base 7Die-cutthe border from white Centura Pearl Cardand attach ‘onthe border ofthe semicircle ‘tothebase panel Affix the sal butterty tothe base as shown, 8Die-cutthe sentiment from black cardstock and matt onta the white Centura Pearl shadow, 2ffetothe bottom ofthe front Panelto finishNEW RELEASES ea Using red ner tape. Create a small bow withthe isbon and use 30 ‘lue get attach itover the middle of he ribbon Stick half pearion the middle ofthe ribbon, 2Embossapiece of xGcm stamping cardstock wit the Geometric Diamonds embossing ‘older. Apply Plum Jamink to haf of the panel and Lagoon to ‘the other haf Blend them in the ‘middle to create a soft transition cof colour, ‘3 Matt ontoaISk7em piece of purple textured cardstock and aff tothe cardfront. 4Die-cutthe pieces ofthe cupcake from stamping cartstock Colour the ack pieces with TiBlencrarkers. Attach the MATERIALS backpieces behind the cupcakes. white tert-fold + Spectum Noi TiBlend Markers» Colall3D lve get Aachto the car front with 3D cardblank ‘+ Phurnjam Lagoon + 30 foampads ‘foam pads as shown. + Snow White Crafters Spectrum Noi Harmony + TeaParty Geri Mini Companion Centura Quick inkpads Elementsdie SDie-cutthesentiment fom Pearl Cacd ‘+ Catters Companion + Just Foe You Geri black cardstock then die-cut the ‘+ whitestamping cardstock Geometic iamonds 30 Expressions die sentiments shadow from Snowe * blackcardstock embossing folder White Centura Pear Card. Gue * sive gitercard + ink-blening tool SIMPLY MAKE them together andattach o the * BrghtsCrattersCompanion —_* purpleorganzaribbon IGutapieceof rbbonthelenath centre bottom ofthe card font 8x8" textured cardstock + pear! ofthetopofthecardandadhere tof, MATERIALS * white central stepper card blank panels. Atachto the cardbank Mabou) Snow White Crafte's ‘Companion Centura eariCard —_2Die-cut two traditional borders * Cafters Companion ‘rom Snow White Centura Peart ‘Sara Signature Enchanted Card Attach tothe side panels with CChistmas paper pad the straight ine facing outwards. * blackcardstock ‘white stamping cardstock 3 Emboss al4.5x6 Sem piece * blue & purple mirorcard ‘ofstamping cardstock withthe = Piumjamé Lagoon Botanical Swils embossing folder ‘Spectrum Noir Harmony ‘Apply blue ink over the embossed (Quick-ary nkpads ‘area with the nk-blending * after'sComparion Botanical tool. Apply puple ink ver the ‘Swils 3D embossing folder embossed flowers andthe borders + ink-biending toot ‘ofthe panel, Attachto the middle * Coll Al-Purpose glue ‘ofthemain panel. = 30 foam pads = Thank You Gemini 4Die-cut Wo sets of buttertlios Brressions die from blue and purple ior card. *luteringBy Gemini Mini ‘Mixthe ses to create bicolour Elements die butterflies and glue togetherin the ‘Traditional Doi & Border ‘middle. Die-cut the butterties! ‘Gemin Elements ower bodies from black ardstack and Forming de set affixthern tothe die-cut. Affixto + scalloped ovale the main panel SIMPLY MAKE 'SDie-cutthe sentiment from {Cutalthe panels ofthe stepper _blackcardstock Attach the 6Die-cutascalopedavalfiom —_thepiece onto the centre bottom blank Add a sight shadow of sentimenttoitsshadow cut fom purple miror card and attach panel ofthe card blank with 30 PlumJaminktothe bordersofthe CenfuraPea Car. thesentimenttothe front Affix foam pads o finish www papercraftmagazines.com 17(MATERIALS ‘white IGxiSem easel card blank Snow White Crafters Companion Centura Pearl Card purple glitter card black cardstock ‘white stamping cardstock silver mirror card Plum jam & Blue Ocean Spectrum Noir Harmony ‘Quick- dry inkpads * Crafters Companion Butterfly Paradise 30 embossing folder * ink-blending tool + Traditional Doily & Border Gemini Elements Flower Forming die set ‘Happy Birthday Gemini Expressions die * Fluttering By Gemini Mini Elements die * scalloped oval die SIMPLY MAKE | Create an I8xiSem easel card blank from Centura Pearl Card, Cuta piece ofpuple gtter cardto False. tach tothe front panel ofthe cardblank. 2Emboss two panels of starnping cardstock with the Butterfly Paradise embossing folder. ‘3 Use the ink with an ink-blending tool toad Faded Jeans ink = S Attach the scalloped panel to ‘an 2 card blank. Where to buy... Your Next Stamp products are _avallabe from wunw.yournext ‘stamp.com; fora UK supple visit SI STS EE ‘wwew.bumbleberrys.co.uk 32 wwwpapercraftmagazines.comToT aa Dyy Bsc aca (MATERIALS white cardstock 5 Stamp andcolourthe mage 2 ite A ear blank from he Birthday Surprises set 5 YourNextStampOneina_anddiscutusing he Chareon stomp set covorinating des + Tumbled Gas Fadeeans RangerTimHotzDsess. 4 Atachthe de-cut paneltothe Oxdeink incblendea panel Adhere the + Versa armed mage othe aa rot ee Copic markers and trim the excess. Yr wisteerbossing powder + ite gel pen 5 Stamp the seninet fr * YourNext Stamp ithéay tiene na Chamaeonstin Surpraes stamp iiesets_Vetsdlarkink and heat-emboss OMB otrnentstampTakausble tht embossing powder Frames es G AtachtoanA2-size car blank BB siuouy mace inbend he Distress Oxide nk over an A2caré pane. slaterink Cause ah over thesurfaceondaliow'te dy. ererenyet cies by using 2Die-cut the Talk Bubble Frames poe enema iromapeceotwntecasock —_Megave pieces made cut to A2 size. a) MONSTER HUGS mareRiaLs 2 nite carstck 5 Youre Stamp Way Coo Monsters Brew Day stamp sets ™ » Verna pad ® Cope marers * sodembossing powder * wnt glen * Youre StaroSttened tamer eset simPLy MaKe I De-cut four ofthe tenes ‘2 Barre es om wits cardstock and attach them r tegeertoceat3top- fold card blank. 2 Stamp animage from he Way Coo! Monsters set on thecard front and colour wth Cope markers ; SHeat-embossasoeecn bubble fi ingold embossing power and stamp the heat in the ene “4 Add white gel pen details. Cassie say. i When creating shaped : cards die-cut twa of the card shape for the front ‘and back to give each side ‘professional look www papercraftmagazines.com 33cca (MATERIALS cardstock and adhere to the ‘= white cardstock ink-blended panel. ‘= Tumbled Glass & Faded Jeans Ranger Tim Holtz Distress. 3 Die-cut the Cool Tag Five Oxide nk shapes. Ink-blend Faded ‘= ink-blending tool Jeans ink over the larger tag ‘= white gel pen and stamp a sentiment on ‘black white baker’stwine the smallertag = Your Next Stamp Make Some Noise stamps “Adhere the tags together edie and add twine. Attach the = YourNextStamp SoMany tag to the card panel. ‘Squares Panel die '5 Stamp birds from the Make ‘SIMPLY MAKE Some Noise stamp set and | Ink-blend an A2card panel colour with Copic markers. Using blue inks. Splatter with Diecut with co-ordinating dies. water and allow to dry, 6 Attach stamped images to the 2Die-cut the So Many card front and adhere the card ‘Squares die from white Panel othe card front, MATERIALS Pac ‘white A2 card blank = masking paper © Tumbled Glass, Faded jeans & Fosslized Amber Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink = VersaMark inkpad Your Next Stamp Let's Paw-ty stamp set Copic markers white embossing powder 30 foam tape Your Next Stamp Falling Star die SIMPLY MAKE | Blend Tumbled Glass and Faded Jeans Distress Oxide nk over an A2cardblankandsplatterwith inkand white paint. 2Die-cut the Faling Star die from the ink-blended panel 3. On the front ofthe card, Ink-blend Fossilized Amber ink and attach the star panel, 44 Stamp images from the Let's Paw-ty set, using masking paper to overlap images and colour with Copic markers. Fussy-cut the image and attach to the card front with 3D foam tape. 1 Heat-emboss the sentiment with vihite embossing powder. ree 6 Add white gel pen accents ‘across the card front to finish, 34 wvwwpapercraftmagazines.comUp to £30 in Digital Craft Freebies with every £10 order 2} 2 OSI SIC EIS ae 9 24HR FREEBIE VAULT ACCESS - WORTH UPTO £30 CRAFTY BOB'S VIRTUAL GAME PLAY - WIN YOUR ORDER VALUE BACK! WEEKLY FREEBIE - AN AMAZING DESIGN, EVERY TUESDAY, FOR FREE! Number 1 Craft/Card Making ETc) ENTRY TO CRAFTY BOB'S CRAZY FIVE MINUTE GAME ENTRY TO CRAFTY BOB'S DAILY BINGO ROLLOVER GAME MEMBERSHIP - NO HIDDEN FEES OR SUBSCRIPTIONS ONLINE SHOP - SELL YOUR FINISHED CARDS ONLINE EARNINGS - UPLOAD A PHOTO OF A FINISHED CARD AND START EARNING MONEY CRAFT TUTORIALS - THOUSANDS OF TUTORIALS FOR YOU TO ENJOY ONLINE COMMUNITY - JOIN THE UK’S FASTEST GROWING CRAFT PAGE VERSES - OVER 10,000 CARD VERSES FOR YOUR HANDMADE CARDS ‘Who is Crafty Bob? 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ACS ee Va e i Wer i e ee aC mga olY Be inspired by these wonderful octagonal creations from Card Making Magic’s Christina Griffiths Use a circle punch or a de to {add finger ifts tothe side of the box id fo help the recipient to remove it easily area a tod Sending Love die set Cut the two box pieces from ‘Add the whiteribbontothelid, 8 Addthe leaves around the flowers. white Crafters Companion the Centura Pearl Card and S 2 Cutapiece of white cardstockthe ‘same length as the card blank but ighty narrower in width, a theghade-aitne mache wth tReogeanbore ae whol s plcescone Ueanembossng —thecabankushg ae rotcotenbossesrterhon custo Dect emedumteat fom some beter edora ‘uAdéthepaciomecenteot —othecrme ct agzopparel 58 wwwpapercraftmagazines.com (MATERIALS «white cardstock «= sivergittercard Cracked Pistachio, Fossiized ofthe square card front with double-sided tape, Amber Stormy kyRanger —_&4Die-cutawhiteoutlne ofthe Tim Holtz Distress lotus flower and colour using * ink-blending too! Cracked Pistachio Distress ink ‘= water spitzer and anink-blending tool © gluepen = papertowels 5 Colourapiece of white ‘= 3Dfoampads cardstock large enough to die-cut ‘Creative Wiry Banners and the lotus flower from, using Borders cies theFossiized Amber inkand an Pretty Quick Lotus Flower ink-blending tool. dieset| = LaynFavn Scripty 6 Sprit with some water dabbing Congrats die of the excess with a paper towel, ‘SIMPLY MAKE 7 Adhere the two parts with a ‘I Cutapiece of white cardstock —__gluepen, then add tothe card measuring 9x12.7em cutting frontas shown. the long edges with the zigzag border de 8 Die-cutthebanner from white cardstock andaddto the 2BlendStormySkyinkallover _bottom of the card front wth 30 the piece thenspitzwth some foam pads ‘water dabbing off the excess with paper towel 9 Die-cut congrats fromsiver liter card addingit to the banner Addthepaneldownthecentre witha gluepen, 6 Die-cut hugs from white giter Cardaffing tito thecenre ot Loura. sap. thehear using gue pen Make sure each teyou embos he agro bade hat 7 Add sequins to embelish. 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Happy cardmaking eT oa eC Saunt) Goma Se All products used here are from Joanna Sheen unless otherwise stated. 60 www.papercraftmagazines.com\ i (MATERIALS © white pink green ‘Aurcardstock Pinfla glue gel cystalflat-backgems cystalutra-Fine glitter alcoho marker pens 3Dfoampads Janna Sheen Signature Dies Hot Chacolate die * Joanna Sheen Signature Dies Rose Tea Set dies MATERIALS. = ‘white Scn-square card blank + white pinks green cardstock ' polka-dot embossing folder ‘green polka-dot ‘grosgrain ribbon ‘green flat-ack gers ‘alcohol marker pens Pinflar lve gel 3Dfoam pads computer printer Joanna Sheen Signature Dies, Hot Chacolate die + Joanna Sheen SignatureDies Pair of Tom Edges des = aint scalloped-edge oval resting des ‘SIMPLY MAKE {Guta piece of white cardstock tomeasure l.Sem square, femboss with the polka dot ‘embossing folder and matt nto pink cardstock. Use 3D foam pads o attach it to the card blank 2 Cut apiece of white cardstock t013x55cm anduse the tom-edge die along one long ledge. Matt onto pink cardstock a spoonful of suger * Joanna Sheen Signature Dies Clarissa Lace Edger ce * plain scaloped-edge cicle nesting des = computert printer SIMPLY MAKE ‘Take apiece of white cardstock ‘and eate a stepper cardblank ‘measuring tSxQcm witha front step Sam high GET WELL SOON 3 Wrap a length of ribbon around this panel and fx at the back Fixin place on the left-hand side of the cad. 4 Cuta white scalloped edge oval approximately (cm tal and matt onto a green oval fps te medicine go down 2ie-cut wo border strips from white cardstockand glue at eather side of apiece of green cardstock measuring 14.53 Sem. Ficonto the back panel ofthe car '3Printa suitable sentiment from ‘your computer. Timi fitthe step of the card matted anto pink cardstock and attach tothe step. Use 3D foam pads to affix ‘tonto the card as shown. SDie-cuta white glass ‘and lemon sic, then colour sing markers. Use glue ge! toadd these to the centre of the oval Py eC S a § Cutacirular frame from ‘white cardstock, approximately 9Scmindiameter with an aperture of 75cm, Mat ontoa pinkscalloped-edge cre using 3Dfoam pads forheight. Adda 7Scm-diameter greencircleto the cone ofthe frame. SDie-cutthe spoon fourtimes from white cardstock and glue the die-cutson top ofeach other tocreatea thick tembelishment.Colourthe top layer usinga siver marker 6 Add giterto thebow ofthe spoonto create the effect of sugar 7 Die-cut the cup from the Rose Tea Set dieand tim away the handle. Matt onto green cardstock andtrim aroundtne de-cut.Glue onto apiece of white cardstock andttimto create the sugar atthe topof the bow. Add alterto the sugar. Once the giter has dried, attach the spoon and sugar bowt tothe card using 3D glue gel 8 Complete the cardby adding the Get Well Soon' sentiment and. flat-backed gems. 6 Print off your chosen sentiments. 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MATERIALS * voy tent-fold card blank mn ‘= Pumpkin & Nautical ero Ars cardstock = Nanwhalér Apricot Lawn Fawn cardstock Stickit adhesive sheet inter Hero Ars sequin mi — craftfoam blue gelpen acetate ‘Altenew Mega Alpha de set My Favorite Things Birdie Brown Alpha & Number de sets SIMPLY MAKE ima sheet of Pumpkin cardstock to the same size asthe card blank and die-cut the initial, ofthe recipient from the centre, 2With the de titi pace, craw ‘around the edges with ablue pen toadd contrast, ‘3 Spell out HAPPY BIRTHDAY" {and the recipien’s name in "Narvhal cardstock using the Birdie Brown die and adhere inplace (backing the cards with Stickit adhesive sheet before die-cuting makes this rmuchiless fiddly) “Trim two sheets of craft foam slightly smaller than the Pumpkin cardstock and die-cut the letter from them, Gue the two sheets of foam together and adhere to the card front SDie-cut ots of the same letter Using the Birdie Brown alphabet tocreate alphabet confetti and place inthe opening along with afew sequins for sparkle. 6 Adhere acetate behind the die-cut eter opening the Sana say. pened (sion and afte a Use the cardstock letter to help you position the die - place the card with the letter on top of the foam, eames 2 good remove the cord and leave the letter in place, pop the die over the fap andcut the foam seal all around the letter opening wwunw.papercraftmagazines.com 65(MATERIALS ‘white 6x4" card blank = Narwhal& Apricot Lawn Fawn cardstock ‘= Pumpkin & Nautical Hero Arts cardstock ‘= Twilight VersaFine Clairinkpad ‘Avery Elle Elle’ Alpha stamp set, + Atenew Big Alpha, Inne ‘Alpha, Caps Alpha, Brush ‘Alpha, Mega Alpha, Tall Alpha & Simple Ainha die sets = Lawn Fawn Finlay’s ABCS dieset * Neat & Tangled journaling Alphas die set + Concord & Sth Double-cut & Simple Serf Alphabet die set ‘= My Favorite Things Little Letters, Little Lowercase Letters Stitched Alphabet & Impact Alpha die sets ‘Newton's Nook Essential Alpha die set * Lifsinkers Mixed & Stitched Alpha die set ELC SIMPLY MAKE {Take the letter 8 from allthe available dies and die-cut first and then fillin the space them using the four shades around trying nat to have the of cardstock. same style or colours touching for maximum contrast Rotate them 2Place the largest etterin place _inall directions for added interest. CCAP 66 wwwpapercraftmagazines.com ‘3Spellout the sentiment "SFORBABY' using the alphabet stamp and place centrally onthe largest letter as shown to finish, MATERIALS ‘= white 6"-square card blank ‘+ Pumpkin & Nautical Hero Arts cardstock = Narwihal & Apricot Lawn, Fawn cardstock ‘white Hero Arts Detail embossing powder ‘© Reverse Confetti Circle Wishes stamp ‘= Altenew Tall Aipha die set ‘= Hero Arts Circe Infinity die set SIMPLY MAKE {Die-cut 2 V shapes from Pumpkin cardstock, 2 shapes from Apricot, six shapes from Narvhal and six X shapes from Nautical cardstock. Cut the X shapes in half horizontally. 2Stamp the sentiment, heat-emboss in white and die-cut using a circle die. ‘Adhere the circle to the centre Of the card front and build the ‘mandala pattern out from the Sapa. by. iets ere stored onlGistrgodset centre, starting with the Vs. 4 You can arrange the letters by eye if you wish, but if you want perfect positioning, draw faint lines witha protractor at 30° starting at 2 oclock and line up the Ys on those lines, 5 To get theletters spaced evenly from the centre, hold acircle dieinplace where you want the ¥s to start and line peach etter tot. Sana says. Dont leo heltes Eats eater Shope ondnove apy This technique con be Usedto mate snowflates, stars balloons andl sors of pater!SPOTLIGHT ON... MATERIALS. * white 6x4 card blank Narwhal Apricot Lawn Fawn Cardstock + Pumpkin Nautical Hero Arts cardstock * MyFavorte Things Stitched Alphabet dieset + Altenew Simple Alpha & Caps Alpha die sets SIMPLY MAKE "rima sheet of Apricot cardstock to measure 6x's'andadhereto the cardfront, 2ie-cutalthevowelsexcept'U'fram the Stitched Alphabet die and adhere inrowsto the cover the card frontin alphabetical order. 3.Cuta 25x10 Sem strip of Narwhal cardstock Die-cuta capital’ from Nautical cardstock using the Caps ‘Ala die and adhere on the right of ‘the Narwhalsip. "4 Die-cut missing from Pumpkin cardstock using the Simple Alpha die andaadhere infront he as shown. Adhere the sentimentstriptothe ‘faux-erbossed card front to finish (MATERIALS: ‘white tent-fold card blank = Pumpkin & Nautical ero Aris cardstock = Narwhal Apricot Lawn Fawn cardstock * Concord Sth Double-cut Alpha die set ‘© Atenew Fine Frames Cover die San. ap Dont rk sentmentshavetobein strah ines ~oveopong ters ond v ke WBA \| guide to Nol mere | sok a cise, dle 4 © patchwork > magazine Love Your BL sewing Crochet & | The Uk's Knitting Noa a The UK's sewing 39 fresh new | LEARNNEW guide to magazine! yee kit ee modetn. os magazine calligraphy J To Peg Td REASONS TO SUBSCRIBE! 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Bridge you can keep it fairy simple We generally makeregular —_cardsare great when you and the finished result wil shapedorfolded.cards,but want aspecialcard someone _stillbe quite wonderful once inawhileitissuch fun can easily put on display, Of course, a key factor ‘toswitchitup withafancy- __-Youcan go over-the-top tothis style of cardis fold card and the bridge- amazing with these cards, that they fold flat nan fold cardisa great one, adding in layers to envelope for easy posting (tj , 72. wwwpapercraftmagazines.comTECHNIQUE FOCUS Where te buy... love this colour scheme and ‘The Hobby House's Magnolia Blossom colectonis avaliable oe Fats . fromwunwithehobbyhouse co.uk cant wait to gine this technique a try! . F oxorox0 THEIR AION RNS 8 x XOX QEirnrm