Create and Craft Club Magazine - Summer 2020 Issue (US)

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TOGETHERNESS, INSPIRATION AND CREATIVITY

RAINBOW CRAFTS FOR YOU AND THE KIDS TOO!

LOVE TO SEW?

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ZACK MCLAUGHLIN

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Beautiful projects and ideas to make you smile

The perfect summery gift for your loved ones

Dear crafters...

Symbols of hope

The entire world is currently living in uncertain and unprecedented times. We understand and appreciate the hardship this has had on every single person’s life. We have all had to dramatically change our way of life – but with change comes hope. We hope that from the devastating effects caused by this pandemic we learn to live life with more compassion, empathy and gratitude. If we can learn to be kinder to ourselves and to others, this grievous time can be remembered by the strength of hope.

It is hope that this Summer 2020 issue is based on. The hope of offering a welcome distraction whilst striking a balance between recognising what these challenging times can mean. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you. To those on the front line and to those who have stayed home, thank you. This issue is dedicated to all the key workers who are doing such a commendable job of keeping the country on its feet and supporting us all.

Crafting is such a valuable tool and we hope the projects brought to you by our lovely contributors inspire you to immerse yourself and step away, if only for a moment.

We know how vital our tight-knit craft club and wider crafting community is to you all, now more than ever, which is why, throughout all this uncertainty, we have remained on-air and why we have worked hard to carry on as normal as possible to bring you the products, projects and presenters you love.

We hope that you’ve been able to use this time to occupy your mind with craft, please do send us photos of what you’ve been creating. Your letters, photos and stories have kept us all going so please continue to write to me at editor@createandcraft.com; we love reading them all!

We’d like you to know that we are thinking about all of our members and we hope that you’re doing okay. We hope to be able to see your crafty faces again soon but in the meantime, please stay safe.

With best wishes,

Alice

Alice Bryan, Editor

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Your mag is packed with inspiring rainbow projects for a burst of feel-good colour Bright summer greetings Jayne Briggs’ showstopper cards on page 32 spark joy with bright, primary colours and fun papercrafting techniques.

Loads of fab ideas Turn to page 62 to see rainbow makes from our crafty community – including some great inspiration from your favourite guest demonstrators and contributors!

Personalise it Find out how to use super simple heat transfer quills to bring your rainbows to life on 3D objects like T-shirts, cups and coasters.

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Boost your mood On page 64, Carla Bagshaw shares how colouring has improved her mental health journey. Add to the feel-good factor by using rainbow colours to decorate Carla’s mandala.

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What’s in your club mag this issue...

Our Club

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4 The Latest From CCHQ Our crafting news 6 Your Crafty Nation See what our members have been up to 35 Zack’s World Discover Zack McLaughlin’s Create and Craft journey 62 United with Craft Our community’s amazing rainbow crafts 64 Colour Yourself Calm How colouring boosts Carla Bagshaw’s mood 66 Time Out Take a break with our fun puzzles

10 Summer Bloom Cards Batch make Hayley Bignall’s vintage-inspired designs 12 Seaside Themed Gifts Make and give these cheerful nautical papercrafts 14 Watercolour Fine Art Capture natural beauty with Kathryn Coyle’s painting tips 16 Your Summer Scrapbook Follow Shabneez Khan-Muztar’s steps to cherish memories 18 Amazing 3D Papercrafts Create Jodie Johnson’s impressive boxes 20 Shaker Cards Denise Holmes’ sparkly kinetic cards are great stash busters 22 Money Box Customise a gift box with a fun surprise 23 Four Cards, One Stamp Get creative with Lydia Evans’ gorgeous florals

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By post: Alice Bryan, Editor, Ideal Home House, Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5WG, by email: editor@createandcraft.com or on Facebook & Instagram: @Create&CraftTV, #CraftClub

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Sewing 40 Fun Wall Art Stitch Kelly Anne Jordan’s sunny banner 42 Sew Sweet Stitching Satisfy your sweet tooth with Rebecca Cole’s appliqué makes 44 Stitch a Hexagon Quilt Follow Stuart Hillard’s half hexagon method 46 Beginner Makes Simple projects to try today

Our skill levels will help you to decide whether or not a project is right for you!

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Summer crafting 38 Create a Wire Bird Try your hand at Zack McLaughlin’s sweet bird design 48 Heat Transfer Quill Bring your art to life with this new technique 50 Gifts for the Bride Personalise these keepsakes with Helen Kirkham’s tips 52 Mixed Media Cards Ann-marie Vaux’s techniques give old books a new life 54 Keep Kids Entertained Three ways to share your love of crafting with the little ones 56 Hanging Wreath Penelope Quinn’s upcycling tricks repurpose unloved jewellery 58 Practise Your Crochet Skills Cassie Ward’s gorgeous summer blanket is easier than it looks 60 Bake a Layered Cake Hannah Neal’s elegant bake looks as good as it tastes

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We get the lowdown from Paper and Wood’s Zack McLaughlin

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The latest from

CCHQ Behind the scenes of your favourite crafting club

Here at Create and Craft we know that it’s never too early to get started on festive crafting, so join us as we launch our very special Christmas event this June. Tune in for a range of seasonal goodies from all of your favourite brands, plus loads of member discounts and new and exclusive products. You won’t want to miss out on making this Christmas your craftiest one yet.

But wait – there’s more! During our Christmas event we’ll be running some prize draws and a special promo: if you buy three items, postage and packaging is only £3. This event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, so set your alarms and we’ll see you at 8am on June 8th!

Community Support Ideal Shopping Direct has been working hard behind the scenes to support the NHS and our community.

Here’s how we’re lending a helping hand… ● We’re donating essential items such as hand sanitisers to NHS staff, care workers and care homes. ● We’re donating toiletry bundles to local food banks to support those in our community who are most in need. ● We’re donating new shoes to carers in care homes to say thank you for all their hard work. ● We’re donating mindfulness colouring sets to young, vulnerable people in hospitals, teens in children’s services, and carers.

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● We’ve worked with Craft Cotton Company to help donate hundreds of metres of fabric for those making scrubs for frontline NHS workers. ● We’re saying thank you to our NHS and Emergency Services employees by giving Blue Light Card holders a 10% online discount.

We know our amazing crafty community has been hard at work too, so let us know how you’ve been helping out.

We’d love to hear from you!

Email editor@ createandcraft.com.

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ve been crafting their Some of your fave presenters ha d out where they’r to fin just like you. We’ve checked in

“Send and share your pictures” “Even though this may be an extraordinary time in which we cannot craft with our loved ones, friends or usual groups, we can instead make our work that bit more special by sending pictures and sharing them online. Social media has become a lifeline to everyone at home isolating and staying safe.

I’ve loved using social platforms during this time to hear about the new crafts people have tried, interesting techniques they have found and also the inspiration they are finding!”

Stephanie Weightman

Dan’s hosting a weekly quiz “Never before has craft been so relevant and important, and I’m taking great comfort from interacting with our community. Since lockdown, my wife Emily and I have been hosting a weekly Facebook Live quiz on my craft page full of fun chat about all sorts, including craft, cooking and fancy dress... with the odd question thrown in too!”

Dan Bancroft

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“We’re all good in the Love hood” “Andy and I have contacted a few of our amazing craft companies – Toni Darroch and Stamps By Me, Selfie Clothing and Sandra Rushton’s Santangle – to arrange giveaways on our Facebook pages for our crafters. We have already given away a ScanNCut, and we still have more to come!

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own ng their way through the lockd re they’re finding inspiration

Nigel raised £1,500 for the NHS! “It’s been a really odd time lately, but on a personal level it has been lovely to see how people have been coming together to support each other, and that has been especially evident in the world of craft.

“I have found it very uplifting to receive and hear so many messages from lovely viewers telling us how pleased they are that Create and Craft has been able to continue on air to provide inspiration and fun. I’d also like to thank everyone who sponsored me to dye my hair blond, then silver, then it went blond again! To raise more than £1,500 for the NHS was amazing so a million thank yous. Big love to everyone!”

Nigel May

“We are all so lucky to be able to continue bringing you our live shows at Create and Craft. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to be totally confined to home with all the frustrations that brings. Many of you have said we have been your lifeline, but believe me I see it the other way around. Without you watching and supporting us we’d have no channel!

“Thank you” “Firstly I want to say that I hope you are all safe and that you are managing to cope with all the hardships this pandemic has wrought. I cannot imagine how hard it must be to not be able to see your crafty friends and loved ones for so long, particularly if you are shielding as I know quite a few of you are. I am lucky, I have the company of my wife, but we haven’t been able to see her parents who live just a mile away for a long time.

“I would like to thank every single one of you who has taken the time to get in touch and let us know that we are keeping you company every day when we are on air. This means a lot – believe me. Also, it has been great to interact with many of you via Facebook Live and I intend to continue doing these occasionally after this is all over.

“Please stay safe and look forward to a time when you can see and hug your loved ones and also to a time when we can all meet again at one of the many live events that we all attend.”

Martyn Parker

Get crafting with Sarah Cawood Throughout the lockdown, crafty mum of two and regular C&C guest Sarah Cawood has been taking over our Instagram page, hosting regular live craftalongs that aim to help get kids involved with crafting.

Both parents and children can get their craft on with Sarah’s fun and easy-to-follow projects, which normally use bits and bobs from around the house, such as glue, pencils, bits of fabric and scraps of paper. Catch Sarah every Tuesday and Sunday at 10.30am on the Create and Craft Instagram page, @createandcrafttv.

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“You’re our lifeline”

of many ‘ShareBears’ – a little bear wearing a T-shirt that says I love Create and Craft!

“We’ve also been collaborating with you.

Andy has compiled a Create and Craft playlist featuring songs chosen by presenters and guests that anyone can listen to on Spotify – just search for ‘The Create and Craft Playlist’.”

Andy and Loen Love

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“Personally, I’ve been very fortunate to find my isolation in the shape of a farm near the studio. Farm owner Trudi and her family were going to stop their B&B business a couple of years ago as they found it interfered with the running of their farm. I managed to persuade them that I’d be no bother, and I am now the only regular with my own room in a barn and a few sheep outside for company.

“Back home in Bournemouth, my partner is running his business from home with my mother-in-law isolated in her half of the house. My parents live nearby, so when I’m not at C&C I’m busy making sure they have everything they need until the next time I’m home.

I am personally seeing the world in a totally different way, and I hope that all of us will get some positives out of this extraordinary time. Thank you for watching and being there.”

Dave Bradford

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9th-12th Advantage Crafter 20th-26th Flexi Event

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20th-23rd New and Exclusive 27th-31st August Bank Holiday

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CRAFTY NATION Craft Club is all about the community – we love to hear about the crafts and projects you’ve been working on!

Hall of Fame

Check out the makes from our members who won Club Crafter of the Month during spring!

April

Our Club Crafter of the Month in April was Anne Gallacher who was chosen for her beautiful Easter-themed make. Anne used 100% wool to needle felt her charming Easter bunny and pretty spring daffodil. What a simple yet stunning creation! She says: “I’ve tried my hand at many crafts over the years – sewing, art and drawing, scrapbooking and card making – but it wasn’t until 2018 that I thought I’d give needle felting a try. I was instantly hooked! I find it so relaxing and therapeutic.”

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Jane Ellis was chosen in May for her delightful floral pop-up card creation that was made for a good cause. “I saw an NHS challenge on Facebook about making these pop-up cards so I gave it a go and loved the end result,” she says. “I’ve sent them to friends who work in the NHS to say we are thinking about them, and to friends and family who are isolated to try and bring a little of the outside in with the flowers.”

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I’d like to show you my cards that have been keeping me busy recently while I’ve been staying inside with my husband. I’m glad I have my craft to keep me going!

Lynn Brenlund

“Crafting keeps me going”

Michelle is a natural!

I used yellow, orange, pink and dark green quilling paper to make these leaves and flowers. This is my first time quilling – I’ve only been crafting since November 2018! Michelle Rook

Check out Sue’s colourful sensory blanket!

This is the Deramores sensory blanket that I made. The pattern instructions were very easy to follow, and I really enjoyed doing this project.

Sue Burgoyne

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Check out these fab projects made by our members! They were all inspired by our spring issue - we’re so impressed!

I made the quilled spring blooms from Carla Bagshaw’s project in the 10th Anniversary magazine. I have really enjoyed doing this. I used pink wood to write Mum underneath the flowers, as it was a Mother’s Day gift. Lorraine Badsey

“I have over 600 flowers!”

“I decorated this gift box with some of the gorgeous floral free paper downloads from the 10th Anniversary Craft Club magazine. I must say that the designs printed really well onto my Kanban printing paper!

Lynn Vallence

I absolutely love Forever Flowerz!

I had never made or even really used flowers in my crafting before, but now I am hooked. I really must not buy any more as I now have well over 600 flowers ready to use! Claire Dyas

Terri loves flowers, too

I made this using Peonies and Roses from Forever Flowerz to brighten up my garden. Terri Litherland

Zentangle and Sandra Rushton’s kits and tutorials have helped keep me calm in times of stress. I can sit down and just focus on where my pen and pencil take me. It’s helping me to put things into perspective. To say I love it is really an understatement!

Tracy Hemphill-Hewitt

Cut out & keep ✁

Claire is trying new things

Thank you so much to Create and Craft for carrying on through all of this; we really do appreciate it. I had my very first go at some mixed media MDF creations yesterday, and I’m loving the versatility.

Claire-Louise Baber

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Create and Craft, What a delight.

Any time of year It makes the day feel quite bright With lots of crafty cheer.

Card making, colouring Along with sewing too Whatever craft it is you love They have something for you

The demonstrations are amazing They truly do inspire I love to watch them whilst curled up Crafting by the fire.

When the days get brighter If outside you go There is always the website You don’t have to miss a show.

I will end this poem by saying Thanks to all at Create and Craft Presenters, experts, one and all I admit I am crafting daft.

tion l minecln SpecGia air emma S A knock on the door, who could it be?

The postman again, with some goodies for me!

Lots of new craft things to delight and inspire, My boxes from C&C are getting higher and higher!

Cramming more stash in my craft room with a shove, Oh I wish I could resist all of the things I love!

But alas, it seems, I’m losing the fight, I just can’t resist things that are shiny and bright, So whilst there is still some room left on the floor, I guess the postman will keep knocking on my door!

WRITE IN AND WIN!

We want to hear from you!

We love hearing from our members and know you love getting in touch. We want to say thank you to all our members who send in their poems, tips and pictures of their crafty endeavours.

Get in touch now, and you could win £100 to spend at createandcraft.com!

Even if you’re not featured in the mag, you’ll still be entered into the prize draw.

We’re looking for members to feature in Our Crafting Community... ... so get in touch to show us what you’ve been making and to tell us about your top crafting tips, best brands, favourite presenters and the shows you never miss.

All you need to do is email editor@createandcraft.com or write to Alice Bryan, Editor Craft Club magazine, Ideal Home House, Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5WG.

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Write us a Poem!

Thank you to everyone who sent in their fantastic poems for this issue, we loved reading them. There were so many great entries, and picking a winner was no mean feat – so massive congratulations to Joanne Ward! Your cheerful ditty really brightened our day.

Runner-up man Kathy While

As I was crafting at my Knightshayes And thinking how to make a card several ways My mind went blank, so what to do?

Put on Create and Craft to help find my mojo To inspire me to make a card that’s right Just like the flash of a bulb so bright Watching other crafters love what they do And of course the presenters too Making me laugh with their quick wit What more could you ask for a conduit?

NEW POEM Challenge

Write us a short ode featuring the words below relating to Create and Craft and we’ll publish our favourites in the next issue. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

RAINBOW, MONTHS, CRAFTING

Meet the Member We spoke to club member Lisa Turner about some of her crafting favourites

How did you get into crafting?

About four years ago I went to a heat embossing card class at my local craft charity shop. I have been hooked ever since! The ladies I met at that class were so friendly and informative, and they really helped me start my crafting journey. My crafting has just improved since then!

What do you enjoy most about crafting?

I love making cards and gifts for my friends and family and seeing their faces when they open the items I have made for them. They are always so grateful to receive unique, personalised items that I have spent time on.

Have you tried out any new crafts recently?

Recently, I have taken up crystal art – I love this as it is very relaxing and a good way to wind down after a stressful day.

The first crystal art kit I bought featured

some elephants, and from that first kit I have been hooked! I’m currently working on a large crystal art kit of some cute labrador puppies.

Which crafting expert inspires you regularly?

My favourite experts are Hayley and Carol from Dreamees, because they have such unique items, and I love that they are a family run business. They have helped me expand into MDF projects and improve my flower techniques. I also enjoy watching Sarah Millsop demonstrating Forever Flowerz, because I use these at my monthly flower arranging class.

What’s your favourite crafty gadget?

My favourite gadget is my Snap die cutting machine. It makes die cutting so easy and quick to do. I love that the fascias are interchangeable because you can use different colours depending on what mood you are in.

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Floral layered cards.

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Papercrafting Shaker style kinetic cards.

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Scrapbook memory ideas.

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Bloom Cards Hayley Bignall has combined vintage-chic touches for these elegant makes

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If you’re new to layering or card-making, start with the square project - it’s super simple, really effective and you’ll be able to practise your skills before moving on to the other two makes.

But, if you’re a card-making expert… these makes are still for you! You’ll be able to create a complementary set of greetings, and if you batch-make, you’ll have something in the bag whenever you’ve forgotten a special day!

Square card

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Dreamees: Tickled Pink paper pad; True Friends stamp set; Pretty in Pink Pearl Collection; Go To glue White card base, 6” x 6” White card Grey ink pad Acrylic block Foam pads

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Cut white card to 10cm x 5cm. Use scissors to distress the edges of the papers and card.

Attach the pieces of paper and card to the card base in the following order: 13cm x 9cm patterned piece towards the left of the card base; 12cm x 5cm horizontally across the centre of the card; 11cm x 5cm vertically overlapping the right edge of the last piece; the white panel slightly higher than the last horizontal piece.

Using grey ink, stamp a sentiment onto white cardstock and trim into a rectangle leaving a narrow border. Layer onto a scrap of paper from the pad and trim to leave a narrow border. Layer this onto the centre of the card.

On patterned paper, stamp and cut out three medium flowers and four small flowers. Crease down the centre of each

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petal. Layer the three medium flowers.

Adhere centrally underneath the sentiment.

Layer two of the small flowers. Repeat. Stick either side of the central flower.

Stamp four small leaves onto white cardstock and cut out. Attach two to either side of the flower arrangement. To finish, add pearls to the centre of the flowers and the corners of the layers.

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“I love this collection of stamps as it has so many sizes of flower and some unique sentiments too... perfect for when we have forgotten someone’s birthday!”

Dreamees: Designer Damask gatefold die set; Tickled Pink paper pad; True Friends stamp set; Pretty in Pink pearl collection; Mini Blooms die set; Basket stamp and die duo; Go To glue White 8” x 8” card blank White wired raffia White card Shaped die (label, circle, or HAYLEY BIGNALL, DESIGNER similar Pink ribbon Pink sisal Lace Grey ink pad Acrylic block piece of paper. Cut a strip of patterned paper Foam pads to 5cm x 21cm, and layer onto a piece of white card measuring 5.5cm x 21cm. Layer onto the Make the shaped card blank. With the die-cut panel and trim around to make flush folded edge of the 8” x 8” card blank to the damask shape. Attach this layer to the on the left, place the largest damask die centre of the card blank. on top making sure that the folded edge will Cut two pieces of patterned paper to 6cm be left intact when passed through the die x 10cm, and stagger towards the right of cutting machine. the card at opposing angles. Attach a strip of Cut a layer from patterned paper using lace across the centre of the card and a strip the half damask die. Rotate the die by 180 of pink ribbon along the top edge of the lace. degrees and cut the other half from the same Die cut the damask panel of the basket stamp/die duo, along with the outside edge from white card. Cut out the outside edge shape. Layer the damask onto the plain panel and attach to the left of the card.

Using the Mini Blooms set and grey ink, stamp and cut out six of the second Use shaped dies to create smallest flower and five of the smallest flower unique base cards. It helps get from patterned paper. Layer together two of your mojo going by changing up the second smallest flowers. Repeat to create the shape a little! three flowers. Crease and shape the petals.

Use scraps of paper to build up Add pink sisal inside the basket and begin patchwork cards - it helps to get to arrange the flowers on top. Use small the most out of our paper pads.

Mini Blooms flowers to fill any gaps. Attach If the card is looking bare, try a bow to the basket front. adding in moss, sisal or pearls to Create coils of wired raffia to poke out of areas that need a little extra. the arrangement. Using grey ink, stamp If your flower arrangements a sentiment onto white card and cut into a look bare, add pearls to the gaps rectangle. Create the same sized panel from or even small die-cut flowers to patterned paper and stagger together. Attach to fill it out. the right of the basket and add pearls to finish.

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There’s nothing quite like a handmade gift and card to show someone that you really care

reaming of a sunny seaside break? It’s hard to beat fish and chips on the beach with the sand between your toes, but these colourful makes from Sizzix are the next best thing! No matter where you are, the long, lazy days of summer were made for crafting, and there’s no better place to kick-start your creativity than with these smiling die-cut sea dwellers. But your die cutting machine won’t be the only star of the show. These fab crafts will also help you try your hand at heat embossing and making a shaker card.

Framed art Kit List Sizzix: Surfacez mat board; Big Shot die cutting machine; Bigz XL Chunky Alphabet die set; Bigz Ocean Friends die set, Heart #3 die; Making Essential embossing ink pad, opaque embossing powder in Limoncello and Sorbet, Express glue, foam tape, sequins Tim Holtz distress oxide ink pads: Broken China, Iced Spruce Heat tool White card Aperture frame

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Apply the embossing ink,

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sprinkle over embossing powder and emboss with a heat tool.

Die cut Heart #3 from mat board and apply distress oxide ink in Broken China. Spritz with water and leave to dry.

Using the Ocean Friends set, die cut the whale

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Spritz with water and leave to dry. Die cut another whale from white card and trim off the top. Adhere this to the bottom of the mat board whale using Express glue.

Trim white card to fit in your frame and adhere

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Adhere the heart into the centre and adhere the whale and the seahorse as shown using foam tape.

Adhere the words centrally above and below the heart. Add the shell using foam tape and embellish with sequins.

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Die cut the seal from mat board and apply Iced Spruce distress oxide as shown. Once dry, adhere the seal to the centre of the card from step 2.

Sprinkle sequins over the seal and adhere the shaker dome on top.

Add the white card on top of this.

Trim a piece of Sorbet card slightly larger than the white panel. Round the bottom corners with the punch, and adhere as shown.

Using the Elle Uppercase set, die cut the word Splash and adhere to the panel as shown. Die cut two of the shells from the Ocean Friends set from Limoncello card.

Using the Alphanumeric Tiny Type Uppercase set, die cut the words Make A and adhere to the white card. Adhere the shells on either side.

Create a card blank from Limoncello card that’s slightly larger than the panel. Adhere the panel to the card blank using foam tape.

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Round the two bottom corners with a corner punch. Die cut the largest circle from the centre.

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X To create a textured look with distress oxide inks, spritz with water and use a paper towel to remove the excess.

X Give the mat board dimension and a range of textures by adding embossing powder, distress oxide ink and card.

X Use foam tape to adhere some of the die cuts to add dimension.

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Fine Art Skills Kathryn Coyle takes us through the steps that will help you to create beautiful works of art

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he bright and beautiful colours found in nature during summer are some of our favourite things about the season.

Kathryn Coyle’s stunning masterpieces capture the essence of two beautiful insects perfectly, set on delicate and bright floral backgrounds to give the impression of a hazy meadow. Any splashes of paint that escape the outline will only add to the effect, so don’t be afraid to make mistakes!

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300gsm textured watercolour paper Watercolour pens or tubes Clean palette Clean water Dip pen and black Indian ink or black fineliner Rubber Pencils

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Tape your paper to a board or table. Use a pencil to draw out two bees or use the template online to transfer the image to the paper. Use Indian ink and a dip pen or a black fineliner to ink in your bee outlines. Once dry, use a soft rubber to remove the pencil lines.

Using a diluted solution of a bright pink watercolour and a round pointed brush, carefully fill in the text. With a pale yellow watercolour solution, paint over the bees as your base layer, leaving a few areas of white paper showing. Add a light blue watery solution over the areas that will be darker.

While the paint is wet, drop in some darker yellow and some darker black and brown colours.

Head to the members area to download the bee and butterfly templates!

Allow the paint to flow into each other to create a fuzzy textured effect. If the paint flows too far, use a tissue to catch the excess.

Use the very tip of your brush to flick out a few edges.

Apply a pale watery blue-purple colour to the wings and drop in some subtle yellow areas. Keep the water flowing to make the wings look transparent. Build up layers of washes wet-on-wet, adding in darker areas where you want more shadow.

Choose two colours that complement the Bee Happy text to paint the flowers. Using a larger brush, drop in the colours

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around the bees to suggest petals. Add in some green to suggest leaves and then wash out the edges using clean water.

Add some colourful splats using a large brush or toothbrush to suggest movement and pollen.

and a dip pen or a black fineliner to ink in your butterfly outline.

Once dry, use a soft rubber to remove the pencil lines.

Lay down a first wash of pale watery yellow all over the butterfly wings. Mix up a richer orange and drop the paint into the yellow, allowing the paint to flow. Mix up a rich brown colour and drop this in along the wing Kit List veins. Allow the colours to bleed 300gsm textured watercolour and blend.

Let the paint dry. Mix up a paper Watercolour pens fresh pink and add in some or tubes Clean palette Clean water Dip pen and suggestion of petals below the butterfly. Blend them out with black Indian ink or black clean water. Add darker pink and fineliner Rubber Pencils green to suggest foliage. With a Tape your paper to a board or smaller brush, add in some light table. Use a pencil to draw out shadows on the wings and to the butterfly or use the template show the veins. Finish the painting provided to transfer the image with some lively splashes of onto the paper. Use Indian ink colour to frame the image.

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“These projects are great if you’re just getting started with watercolour art – simply copy the template if you’re not confident in your drawing skills” KATHRYN COYLE, DESIGNER

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Your summer Scrapbook Cherish your memories in creative style with Shabneez Khan-Muztar’s simple scrapbook layouts

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e’re all guilty of snapping away on our summer hols… then doing nothing with the photos!

Scrapbooking is a wonderfully creative way of hand-picking a selection of your favourite shots and showing them off in style. Another great thing about scrapbooking is that it doesn’t matter whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional - it’s totally personal and everything you add to the layout can mean something to you. If that’s not enough to get you reaching for the glue, it’s a great excuse to make the most of your crafting stash! You can incorporate so many different techniques onto each page.

Shabneez recommends getting creative and experimenting with your pages. “Try using different products on your layouts that you’ve not tried before, like the Deco Foil and Transfer set I used. They are so simple to use and give a wonderful foiled effect.

After all, who doesn’t love a little sparkle?”

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• If you’re using distress inks or distress oxide inks on your layout, you can make your layout waterproof once you have finished activating the ink by adding some Micro Distress Glaze to your project with a paper towel.

• Do a mock layout first, so you can see how it will look.

Taking a photo will also help when you go to stick it all down as you’ll be able to remember where each element should go.

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Card: textured white, blue, red, silver Tim Holtz Mini Distress Inks: Abandoned Coral, Blueprint Sketch Dies: Sweet Dixie Star nesting dies, Carnation Crafts alphabet dies Printed photos Adhesive

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Take a 12” square of white textured card. Starting three inches from the bottom of the card and two inches from the left-hand side, swipe a stripe of Abandoned Coral ink across the page leaving approximately an inch of white space at the right.

Repeat this two more times, working upwards, leaving half an inch between the stripes. After making three red lines, change to the blue ink and do the same, this time only swiping half way across. Finish the blue stripes with red ink, then repeat once more.

To finish the flag, stick three silver die-cut stars onto the blue stripes. Print two photos, one measuring 3” x 5½” and one measuring 2½” x 5”. Matt both onto red card leaving a thin border. Stick the smaller photo underneath the star trio, and the larger one to the right of the star trio.

For the bottom border, die cut USA three times from blue card, two silver stars measuring 1½" and two red stars measuring 1”. Arrange and stick the die-cut pieces in a repeated sequence across the bottom of the layout.

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“Using inks to create your scrapbook layouts is a lot of fun, and can really brighten up your design” SHABNEEZ KHAN-MUZTAR, DESIGNER

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Card: white, blue, silver Brother ScanNCut Blending tool Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink pads: Squeezed Lemonade, Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean 4" square photos Bone folder Deco foil & transfer set, blue and silver Adhesive First Edition Alphabet Tiles dies Use a ScanNCut to create a scalloped border on a 12” square sheet of white card. Use another sheet of card to make a 7” square frame to use as a mask.

Use a blending tool to apply oxide ink directly onto the scallopededge card, through the centre of the frame mask. Use Squeezed Lemonade at the bottom, then use Tumbled Glass in the middle section.

Finish with Salty Ocean oxide ink at the top of the frame. Spatter the ink with water to let the distress ink activate and create water marks on your layout.

Size and print two photos to 4” square, keeping a white border around the edges. Place the photos in opposite corners of the layout at an angle but do not stick them down yet.

Place the lighthouse from the Deco Foil and Transfer set just above the photo on the bottom left of the layout.

Peel off the backing on the white image and burnish with a bone folder. Put the foil on top and burnish again so the foil sticks to the image. Repeat this step after placing all the other images on your layout.

Using alphabet tile dies, die cut Beach Time from blue card. Matt silver card behind each letter. Stick the letters in the bottom-right of the layout.

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Amazing 3D

Papercrafts Use your crafty skills to create two of Jodie Johnson’s stunning three-dimensional boxes

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here is nothing quite like taking a plain, flat piece of A4 card and totally transforming it into a 3D work of art. Jodie Johnson demonstrates how you can do just that with a whimsical umbrella box and a divine jewellery box using the brand new Tonic Studios Dimensions dies. And the beauty of these projects? They can be as simple or as ornate as you want them to be.

Jewellery box

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Tonic Studios Verso die set A4 die cutting machine Card, 240gsm: dark purple, gold, pink, light purple Double sided tape Glue Double sided sticky sheet

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Die cut all of the base core shapes from dark purple card. Take the two long strips with feet and stick the short ends together.

Wrap this piece around the large rectangular base with tabs to create the base of the jewellery box.

Find the four score lines at the top of the box you’ve just created. Leave the one across the back to become the glue tab for the lid, and fold and stick the other three down inside.

Take the other two long die-cut pieces and stick the short ends together. Top with the rectangular piece that doesn’t have any glue tabs.

Stick the lid to the glue tab on the base, and decorate. To decorate the box with the paper piecing method as shown, die cut a detail piece and add to a sticky sheet. Die cut the same piece in light purple, dark purple and pink and use the negative die cuts to fill in the empty spaces, then adhere the piece to the box.

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Helping HAND High-quality 240gsm card is sturdy enough to create 3D projects, but still lightweight enough to produce perfect folds on your score lines.

Red liner tape is perfect for papercrafting.

Paper piecing simply means sticking bits of coloured paper into the detail holes of your die cut.

When paper piecing, use double-sided sticky sheets and a sticky pick up tool so you don’t lose any pieces.

Umbrella box Kit List

Tonic Studios: Dolce Umbrella Box die set; Dolce Bases and Tags die set A4 die cutting machine Card, 240gsm: dark purple, gold, pink, light purple Double-sided tape Glue Double-sided sticky sheet Ribbon, purple

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Using the Umbrella Box die set, die cut four, six or eight side panels from gold card depending

on what size box you want to make.

Using the Bases and Tags die set, die cut the base from dark purple card and attach all of the side panels.

Die cut all of the lid panels from dark purple card and stick together.

Die cut the dome segments from dark purple card. To fix the dome pieces to the lid, hook the slot at the bottom of each piece over the tabs on the lid and then insert the tab at the top of the dome piece into the slits at the top of the lid.

To decorate the box with the paper piecing method as shown, die cut a detail piece and add to a

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“With this range, you can really put your own twist on your make, be it a simple box made from patterned paper or a paper pieced masterpiece” JODIE JOHNSON, DESIGNER sticky sheet. Die cut the same piece in light purple, dark purple and pink and use the negative die cuts to fill in the empty spaces, then adhere the piece to the box. To close the lid, feed ribbon through all the slots on the lid’s tabs and tie shut.

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Sparkle and shine with stunning

Shaker Cards

Liven up your papercrafting with Denise Holmes’ kinetic cards

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ack your cards with sparkly glitter and pretty dainty flowers, for kinetic shaker makes that are perfect if you want to get a little more adventurous with your papercrafting. Plus, they’re a great stash-buster – you can use up all those little odds and ends that you don’t know what to do with to fill the shaker window.

Denise has suggested ovals, squares and circles for her designs, but you can get as creative as you like! Die cutting is the easiest way to achieve the perfect aperture, but if you haven’t got the shape you’re after, you can always print off a template and cut it out by hand.

Happy birthday Kit List

White card blank, A5 Card, white Acetate Paper, various colours and patterns Oval die Flower die or punch, various sizes Foliage die or punch Ribbon Gems Sentiment ◆ Tape runner ◆ Double-sided foam tape 3D foam tape Silver pen

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Cut a piece of white card to A5. Die cut or freehand cut an oval into the centre of the card. Cover the front of the card with patterned paper, leaving the aperture open. Place a piece of acetate behind the oval aperture and adhere with tape. Add a border of 3D foam tape around the edge of the oval.

Punch or die cut various sized flowers.

Stick a gem into the centre of each flower. Lay the piece of card down, with the back of the aperture facing up. Place the flowers onto acetate in the centre of the oval window.

Cover the front of an A5 card blank with plain paper. Position the card blank over the aperture so they fit together, and adhere using double-sided foam tape.

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Embellish the card front with more die-cut flowers and foliage, a sentiment and a ribbon bow at the bottom-right.

Adhere gems around the top and bottom of the card. To finish, go around the edges of the card and aperture with a silver pen.

Congratulations Kit List

White card blank, A5 Card, white Square die Acetate Paper, various colours and patterns Sequins Star punch Gems Tape runner Double-sided foam tape 3D foam tape Sentiments Ribbon Gold pen

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Cut a piece of white card to A5. Die cut or freehand cut a square aperture into the piece of card. Cover with patterned paper, leaving the aperture open.

Flip the piece of card over, place a piece of acetate over the square aperture and adhere with tape. Add a border of doublesided foam tape around the edges of the square aperture.

Lay the piece of card with the back of the aperture facing up, and tip sequins onto the acetate.

Cover the front of an A5 card blank with glitter paper. Position the card blank over the aperture so they fit together, and adhere using double-sided foam tape.

Embellish the front of the card with a ribbon bow and two sentiments.

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White card blank, A5 Card, white Circle die Acetate Paper, various colours and patterns Sequins Gems Tape runner Double-sided foam tape 3D foam tape Sentiments Silver pen

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Cut a piece of white card to A5.

Die cut or freehand cut a circle aperture into the piece of card. Cover with patterned paper, leaving the aperture open.

Flip the piece of card over, place acetate over the circle aperture and adhere with tape. Add a border of double-sided foam tape around the edges of the circle aperture. With aperture facing upwards, add sequins or beads onto the acetate.

Cover the front of an A5 card blank with plain paper. Position the card blank over the aperture so they fit together, and adhere using doublesided foam tape.

Adhere gems onto the card front around the circle aperture.

Decorate the rest of the front of the card with embellishments of your choice. To finish, go around the edges of the card with a silver pen.

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Surprise your loved ones with a special gift, with a little help from Creativ

iving money on a special occasion is always appreciated, especially for those people in your life that are just too tricky to buy for! But if you’re worried about the gift coming across as a little impersonal, Creativ is on hand to show you a fabulous gift box idea that will wow your loved ones. Once the lid is lifted off, an amazing hanging scene is revealed, featuring charming little birds with concertinaed bank notes for their wings. The best part about this make is that it’s fully customisable – you can choose how much money to give by altering the number of birds you make or the value of the notes that you fold up.

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Oval gift box Wooden bead Plus Colour paint, gold Patterned paper Gold metallic foil card Die, bird Decoupage lacquer Ribbon Cotton cord Bank notes

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Paint the wooden bead using gold paint [1]. Attach patterned paper onto the outside of the box and the rim of the lid using decoupage lacquer [2]. From gold

metallic paper, die cut four birds.

From patterned paper, die cut a selection of leafy vines [3].

Apply a coat of decoupage lacquer over the top of the lid using a brush, and adhere the leafy vines [4]. Make a hole in the middle of the lid. Thread a ribbon through the gold-painted bead and the hole in the lid [5].

Secure the bead with a knot inside the lid.

Make a cut in the middle of each bird using a craft knife, then make a small hole above it

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for hanging [6]. Concertina fold the bank notes and slot them into the cuts to create wings. Cut four small circles from patterned paper and stick double-sided foil tape on the back of each one [7]. Make a hole in the middle of each circle and thread a piece of cotton cord through the hole.

Trim the cord to your chosen length. Remove the protective paper from the double-sided foil tape and attach the paper circles to the inside of the lid. Tie a bird to the end of each piece of cotton cord. Tie a piece of decorative ribbon around the box and finish with a bow.

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Altenew Precious Blooms Layering Stamp Set (537600); coordinating dies ◆ White card ◆ Altenew inks: Jet Black, Frosty Pink, Coral Berry, Ruby Red, Chamomile, Marigold, Frayed Leaf, Forest Glades ◆ Foam tape ◆ Glue tape

Stamp flowers and leaves onto a piece of white card. Miss out the outline image, then use Frosty Pink, Coral Berry and Ruby Red inks to fill in the petals. Use Chamomile and Marigold inks in the flower centres and Frayed Leaf and Forest Glades inks for the leaves.

Die cut the stamped images using the coordinating dies.

Adhere the die-cut flowers and leaves into the centre of a 4¼” x 5½” white card blank, using foam tape for the flowers and glue tape for the leaves. Use black ink to stamp a sentiment onto the card above the flowers.

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Stamp flowers and leaves onto a piece of white card using Jet Black ink. Use Frosty Pink, Coral Berry and Ruby Red inks to fill the petals, then use Chamomile and Marigold inks for the flower centres. Use Frayed Leaf and Forest Glades inks for the leaves.

Die cut the stamped images using the coordinating dies.

Adhere the die-cut flowers and

leaves into place onto a 4¼” x 5½” white card blank, using foam tape for the flowers and glue tape for the leaves. Leave a space in the centre of the flowers. Trim off any over hanging pieces of card. Stamp a sentiment from the stamp set into place on card blank using black ink.

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Altenew Precious Blooms Layering Stamp Set (537600); coordinating dies ◆ Altenew inks: Evergreen, Frayed Leaf, Forest Glade; Embossing ◆ Card: white, black ◆ White embossing powder ◆ Foam tape

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Altenew Precious Blooms Layering Stamp Set (537600); coordinating dies ◆ Altenew inks: Jet Black, Frosty Pink, Coral Berry, Ruby Red, Chamomile, Marigold, Frayed Leaf, Forest Glades, ◆ Masking paper

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Stamp a flower cluster outline repeatedly over the card front using Evergreen ink.

Stamp more layers of flowers inside the stamped outlines using Frayed Leaf and Forest Glades inks.

Stamp a sentiment onto a strip of black card using

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embossing ink, and heat set using white embossing powder. Adhere the sentiment strip into place on the card blank using foam tape.

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Chamomile and Marigold inks for the flower centres.

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Enjoy card-making using delicate florals and charming motifs from Paper Boutique’s Sweet Harmony Paper Collection

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e’re so pleased to offer our members these glorious designs from Lynda Chapman - we know that you’ll love them as much as we do! The delicate and wonderfully contemporary motifs are made from high-quality 300gsm cardstock, so they’ll hold their shape perfectly and you can test your skills at creating dimensional embellishments. The cardstock is also uncoated, which means that you can add your own stamp to designs with chalks and inks if you want to take your creativity up a level. The designs themselves combine a delightful combination of soft pink and grey, all set off by sophisticated navy, and feature polka dot patterns plus bird, floral and feather motifs so you can make up a range of designs… once you’ve tried out the three on this page, of course! The 8” square pad includes 36 sheets in total, with four topper designs and five pretty backing paper patterns, all in colours carefully chosen to complement each other and work in perfect harmony.

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Always matt each layer of your card to give definition and make your papers and toppers pop Using foam pads on all your projects gives dimension Instead of making flat cards, add a fold or two - it will make a big difference.

If you’ve got any leftover embellishments in your craft stash, why not add some texture to your main floral feature with a cluster of pearls?

The Happy Birthday card is great if you are new to cardmaking as it doesn’t require too much layering. Give this one a try first and then move onto to the more advanced options that are a bit more technical.

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Sweet Harmony Paper Collection Lynda’s smooth white card Glue Double sided tape Foam pads Scissors

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Take one sheet of the white card and score at 3” and 5” at each side forming five panels. Burnish all score lines.

From sheet one, cut two strips measuring 2 ½” x 7 ¾”. Attach these to the outer panels of the card.

From sheet two cut two strips 1 ½” x 7 ¾. Attach these to the next two panels.

From sheet three, cut a strip 1 ¼” x 7¾”. Attach this to the middle panel.

Choose a topper with flowers on and matt it onto white card leaving a thin

border all the way round. Using another topper with the same design, fussy cut the flower, shape it with your fingers and adhere to the topper with foam pads to add dimension.

From sheet three, cut a square measuring 4¾”, and matt this onto a white square measuring 5”. Use foam pads to attach it to the middle panel, slightly towards the top.

Fussy cut two bird toppers from the topper sheet, and adhere them to opposite corners of the card on the outer panels, as shown.

Choose two sentiments and matt them on white card, trimming to form a flag. Stick them to the other corners of the outer panels.

Make sure the middle panel is folded forwards and the rest will form the shape of the card.

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Sweet Harmony Paper Collection Lynda’s smooth white card 8" x 8" white card blank Glue Double sided tape Foam pads Scissors

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Take one of the patterned sheets and trim to 7¾” square. Adhere to the front of the card blank.

Choose a coordinating paper and trim a strip 2¼” wide by 6¼” long. Trim white card to a strip measuring 2½” by 6½”. On the bottom of each, cut a flag shape. Layer together and attach to the the middle of the card using glue or double sided tape.

Take the two flower toppers from the topper sheet and fussy cut the flowers from them.

Choose one of the toppers with the bird on, and trim around the edges.

Glue the bird topper onto white card and trim around to form a mat. Attach to the top of the flag using foam pads.

Shape the fussy cut flowers with your fingers to give dimension, then add to opposite corners of the topper with foam pads.

Finally, choose a sentiment from the sheet, matt onto white card and add to the bottom left of the card.

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Sweet Harmony Paper Collection Lynda’s smooth white card 7" x 5" white card blank Glue Double sided tape Foam pads Scissors

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Take one of the patterned sheets and trim to 6½” x 4½”.

Add this to the front of the 7” x 5” card blank leaving an even border.

Choose one of the toppers with the bird on and matt onto white card, take another topper with the same bird and fussy cut around the bird. Shape with your fingers and add this to the topper to give dimension.

Attach the topper to the card using foam pads. Choose a sentiment from the sheet, matt with white card and adhere to the bottom of the card.

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With Dotty Designs Bumper Bundle professional cards are easy to create

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ard makers… have we got a treat for you! This gorgeous bundle features delicate and pretty floral designs which are simply perfect for your summer crafting. The beautifully drawn 3D decoupage images include animals, birds, butterflies and flowers for a versatile selection suitable for so many occasions. The bumper kit includes all you need to make up to 48 cards. If that’s not enough to whet your apetite, all the decoupage is die cut and works perfectly with the carefully coordinated elements included in the bundle.

Where it all began

Rie Kuipers (above) is the Creative Designer at Find IT, the company that founded Dotty Designs. She says: “I am often asked how I got the idea to develop Dotty Designs and the answer is quite simple: I always try to get the most out of a product and so I often use the remaining parts of a sticker sheet to finish my cards or to make flowers and butterflies with the leftovers.

“Like most crafters I hate to waste anything and see every scrap as an opportunity to create more projects. Dotty Designs, therefore, was partly born out of my determination to use all of my stash!”

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Just adding gems to a card gives it a lift and can really make it special.

If you don’t have A3 card, just use two pieces of A4 for If I Had a Flower.

To create the large stepper, fold the first A4 in half and trim to 19cm x 14cm creating a tent card. To create the small stepper, cut a 19cm square.

From the bottom of the square, mountain fold at 7cm and valley fold at 14cm. Stick the remaining 5cm underneath the card.

For Flowers are Like Friends, if you don’t have oval dies, you can try making the card using squares instead.

The finishing touch

“On card 3, I only had one piece of card that was the perfect colour, so I ‘gutted’ it by cutting a 12cm square die and cut the square out on my matt.”

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Card: white, A3; pink

Cut a 19cm x 42cm rectangle from A3 white card. From the top of the rectangle, score at 14cm, 28cm and 35cm. Mountain fold at 14cm and 35cm, and

valley fold at 28cm to create a stepper card.

Cut two rectangles measuring 18.5cm x 13cm from pink card and one 18cm x 12.5cm from backing paper.

Stick the rectangles together and adhere onto the card.

Cut the large rectangle from the kit and stick onto the small step. Trim three sentiments and adhere to the top panel as shown.

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Kit 1 Card: white, lilac Oval dies Ribbon, lilac

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Cut and fold white card to create an 11cm x 15cm rectangle tent card. Use an 11cm x 14cm oval die to cut a card blank. Fold the front of the card in half to create an easel card.

Using the same die, cut one from white card and stick onto the easel. Using a 9.5cm x 14cm oval die, cut two from lilac card.

Stick one onto the easel.

Trim 0.5cm from the top of the remaining lilac oval and stick onto the inside of the card. Cut a pansy oval from the kit and stick onto the front of the card with foam tape.

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Kit 2 Card: green, white, lilac 11cm square die Gems Ribbon, lilac

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Cut and fold white cardstock to create a 18cm x 12cm card.

Trim a rectangle measuring 14.5cm x 11.5cm from green card and stick onto the front of the blank, leaving an even border all the way around.

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and adhere onto the green. Matt a square of white card measuring 13.5cm x 10cm onto the purple.

Cut two strips of green card measuring 13cm x 4cm, and a 13cm x 3.5cm strip from lilac card.

Adhere the strips together and stick across the centre of the card. Trim backing paper to 13.5cm x 3cm and matt onto the strips.

Cut a rose circle sentiment from the kit and stick onto the card. Trim a small rose and leaves and decoupage on top using foam tape. Finish with a few gems.

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Cut out a smaller oval from the kit and stick onto the inside of the card to create a stopper. Finish with a bow.

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A happy hello Kit List

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Cut and fold white card to create an 18cm square card.

Adhere a 17.5cm square of lilac card on top, leaving an even border all around. Trim backing paper to 14cm x 14cm and fix to the centre of the card Cut a 15cm square from white card and use the 11cm square die to create a frame. Cut a 12.5cm square from lilac card and use the 12.5cm square die to cut a frame.

Stick the lilac frame underneath the white frame. Adhere the frame onto the centre of the card with foam tape.

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Cut out the rose and leaves from another large rose circle, and adhere on to the circle using foam tape. Cut another large rose circle and cut out the roses and leaves.

To finish, tie a bow with the lilac ribbon and stick onto the top left of the card. Adhere a sentiment of your choice to the bottom right.

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White card, A4 Kanban Over The Rainbow background papers, topper and sentiment sheets Kanban red and blue holographic card Kanban Nested Circle Cutterdie 3D foam pads Gems Score 7.5cm in from each short edge of a sheet of white A4 card. Fold to create a gatefold card. Cut a 14cm x 20.5cm panel of blue holographic card.

Cut a 13.5cm x 20cm panel from rainbow paper and matt this onto the holographic card. Adhere inside the card onto the middle panel.

Cut a 13.5cm x 2.5cm strip of blue holographic card. Cut a 13.5cm x 1.5cm strip of rainbow paper and matt onto the holographic card. Stick a

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sentiment in the centre of the strip using 3D foam pads and add a gem at either end.

Adhere this strip 2cm up from the bottom edge of the middle panel inside the card.

Die cut a circle from blue holographic card that is slightly larger than the biggest of the circle toppers. Matt the largest topper onto it. Adhere this to the main rectangle leaving equal margins from the top and sides.

Die cut one small flower from rainbow paper and one from white card, then matt together. Adhere a circle heart topper to the centre of the die-cut and stick this onto the main topper using 3D foam. Cut two 7cm x 20.5cm panels from rainbow paper and adhere one to each side of the gatefold card.

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Stick each circle centrally to the front of the card using 3D foam pads. Make sure to only put the foam pads on one half of each circle, so that the top circle is attached on the left panel and the bottom circle is attached to the right panel. Adhere a sentiment to the top and bottom of each front panel using 3D foam.

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Laugh always Kit List

Card blank, 7” square Kanban Over The Rainbow topper and sentiment sheets Adhesive 3D foam pads Use a pencil to mark 1cm in from each edge at the top, bottom and sides of the card blank. This will act as a guide for positioning the toppers.

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Adhere the rest of the toppers in the other three corners of the card, leaving a space for the sentiments. Rub out any pencil marks still showing.

Using 3D foam pads, adhere a sentiment in the horizontal and vertical spaces between the toppers.

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Read on to discover my top recommendations.

SMALL BUT MIGHTY! OUR GEMINI MINI BUNDLE

Whether you’re new to die cutting or looking for a machine that you can use to craft on the go, the Gemini Mini is a fab choice. This powerful little machine is so easy to use and will wow you with flawless results. What’s more, you’ll also receive an On Your Special Day sentiment die set that can be used for so many occasions. This comes together with a geometric florals mini embossing folder – I love how adding colour to embossed designs with a simple inkpad and brush can really make the design pop. The die set and embossing folder are specially designed for the Gemini Mini so that you can get started crafting straight away! Gemini Mini Manual Die-Cutting Machine with Die Set and Embossing Folder (540988)

Top Tip

“If you’re new to manual die cutting machines, never fear – they’re super simple to use! All you need to do is turn the handle to roll the die through the machine.

Be sure to apply an even amount of pressure all the way through to ensure a perfect, crisp finish”

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I love to add a bit of sparkle and shine to my makes – that’s why I’ve chosen Kanban’s brilliant silver holographic mirri card. This pack comes with 48 A4 sheets featuring six different designs that you can use for any number of crafty projects. Why not use it with your die cutting machine to create pretty embellishments or use folding techniques to make stunning boxes?

Personally, I think these papers are perfect for wedding cards or celebration greetings – but the beauty of this set is that your options are endless! Kanban Silver Holographic Magic Collection (537855)

ZACK’S WORLD

A love of nature combined with artistic talent proved a winning formula for Paper & Wood’s Zack McLaughlin

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When Zack McLaughlin joined our crafting family two years ago, he was an instant hit. His wonderful life-like bird sculptures are inspired by his love of nature, and when combined with a friendly, enthusiastic and engaging on-screen manner, he’s become one your top viewing choices. We caught up with him to chat about his journey…

Zack working at home in his London flat

“I don’t have as much time to try new crafts any more!

Making my birds takes up all my time, but I am extremely lucky as I love creating them, so most of the time I feel like I am mixing my hobby with work.”

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I have been crafting and making ever since I can remember, but it wasn’t until six years ago that I actually realised I could make a living from crafting paper birds; it was all quite organic. I had been working as an illustrator, and I gradually started to phase that out as I increased the number of sculptures that I was making.

Business start up

Paper & Wood came about quite randomly.

I was illustrating a children’s book that included a bird lantern and I just couldn’t get it to look right, so I decided to make one to use as a prop to paint from. It took me ages, and some days were a real struggle… but it was the best feeling once I had completed it. I had a complete sculpture in my hands that I could rotate and see every angle and detail. I was hooked! From here I started to make more and sold them online, and that’s when Paper & Wood was born.

A life-size humming bird takes around 50 hours to make

All in the detail

I get my inspiration from nature. I absolutely love going for long walks with my binoculars and looking at all the little details... I am obsessed! In the same way, I really pay attention to the bird that I am creating as I want to get it as accurate as I can, so every step takes time, including drawing out every feather and then reconstructing it in faithful detail before finally painting and mounting the piece ready to ship. Each bird varies on how long they take to make: a life-size hummingbird takes around 50 hours; a life-size peregrine falcon 170 hours!

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as such; most Stand out moments Zack has enjoyed some truly wonderful experiences since setting up Paper & Wood.

Along with turning the Jo Malone flagship store on London’s Regent Street into a secret paper garden that won him a RIBA Regent Street Windows People’s Choice award, he has also come to the attention of his life-long hero Sir David Attenborough.

“I still can’t quite believe it now,” he says.

“I had been commissioned to make a Gouldian finch that was to be presented to Sir David Attenborough! Unfortunately, I didn’t get to meet him in person, but I did get to see photos of him holding the bird that I had made for him. It was quite a surreal moment, but a definite highlight!”

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I took part in a TV show called The Big Audition where I was auditioning for a guest appearance on Create and Craft TV. I was terrified! I had never done anything like that. I really felt so much pressure and goodness knows what I said or did; it was a complete blur! The judges and everyone involved with the show were wonderful, though, so that helped.

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The Big Audition meant that I got to meet the fabulous judges who all worked at Create and Craft, but unfortunately I didn’t get picked for the guest appearance on their show. Luckily, and very kindly, they flagged me down outside as I was leaving. They gave me a business card and said that they would get me in as they

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had loads of great ideas for me. They were true to their word, and fast forward a couple of years and here I am!

To begin with, I was very nervous! I had never appeared on Live TV before, and the idea of it filled me with terror; I was so worried that I would say or do something inappropriate. But luckily, I didn’t! It helped that everyone who was working in the studios at Create and Craft TV was simply wonderful; so friendly and complimentary, and it did put me at ease a little.

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Luckily, at the start, I didn’t have to present at all, just work away on my birds in the corner and occasionally get asked questions by the ever-so lovely hosts. The first show was a sell out, which was so amazing! I was nervous, but I found the whole experience very exciting, and actually looked forward to the next show!

Now, I love it! I’m thrilled that I get to appear on Create and Craft TV and collaborate with the amazing craft hub to create and sell amazing Paper & Wood kits. The entire team at Create and Craft just feels like one big happy family!

Everyone is so warm, friendly and instantly accepting that I felt part of their family right away. From the design team, studio team right through to the hosts I go on the shows with, they are just wonderful people.

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ack’s wire birds are popular at workshops, but if you want to give them a go in the comfort of your own home, we’ve got some easy-to-follow steps for you. The instructions are the same for whichever bird you decide to make, so visit the members area where you’ll find templates for this sweet little wren (pictured) a robin and a sparrow.

Kit List Pliers Coloured craft wire, 0.9mm; 0.5mm

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Start with the end of the wire at the tip of the beak and use your fingers to bend the wire around the silhouette until you get to the tip of the beak again. (Ignore the legs for now.)

Cut 0.5mm wire to about the length of your index finger.

Twist one end of the thinner wire onto the forehead of your wire silhouette. Pinch the beak together and continue twisting the wire around the beak. Continue twisting the thinner wire down the neck of the silhouette. Trim any excess wire from the beak and thinner wire.

Cut 0.9mm wire to a length and a half of an A4 sheet. Cut a length of 0.5mm wire to the same length as your index finger.

Find the centre point of the thicker length of wire and twist one end of the thinner wire onto it at this point so that it sticks straight up.

Insert one end of the long length of wire into your wire silhouette. Feed it through until the

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Continue doing this on every thick bit of wire until you reach the base of the tail. Wrap round a few times and cut off excess.

The legs are made of one length of 0.9mm wire, starting at the end of one back toe and finishing at the other. There is a ‘U’ shape inside the bird, this is what gives the bird stability and what you tie to the bird. Cut 0.9mm wire to a length and a half of an A4 sheet. In the centre of the wire create a ‘U’ same with the second length, length of thinner wire hits the shape; this must be the same width back of the beak. Twist the thinner wrapping it at the same point. as your bird. Bend the wire out from wire around the beak a couple of This ensures your bird's shape is the ‘U’ at right angles away from the secured at the beak and tail. times so the wire is attached to centre. Feed one end of the wire the silhouette (like a moustache) Using the ends of wire through the back of your bird until and continue to twist down the sticking out from the tail the ‘U’ fits inside the back of the opposite side of the ‘moustache’ of your bird, bend them back bird’s body. Once you are happy that to your initial twist. on themselves to create tail feathers. Twist the ends around it fits, cut a length of 0.5mm wire Bend the wire ‘moustache’ to the width of an A4 sheet. Use this the base of the tail again. Trim back down the body of the to twist and tie the ‘U’ to the bird’s the excess wire off. bird, using both sides to create undercarriage, ensuring the whole the contours and depth of Repeat steps 3-6 using this ‘U’ is securely attached. your bird's head and back. Make length of wire to create the Use the two lengths of wire sure to look at your bird from all belly contours of your bird. Trim coming from either side of the angles to ensure you get the right off excess afterwards. shapes, (well fed is better than Next is colouring in your bird. bird to create legs and feet. Bend flat and malnourished!).

For this you need a 1m length them downwards, and create the bird’s legs and feet before trimming of 0.5mm wire. Starting at the Once happy with the shape, the wire down. To stabilise, lay your beak of your bird, twist one end take one of the ends of wire of the wire to it, then spiral your finger across both feet on a flat and wrap it around the base of surface, grab the bird's body and your bird's tail (not the tip). Do the way around the head and body wiggle/bend the legs until you find towards the tail. Each time you the centre of gravity in the bird. get to a thick bit of wire on the

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Sewing machine ◆ Calico ◆ Felt and fabric, various colours ◆ Threads ◆ Heat N Bond iron-on adhesive ◆ Twine ◆ Bamboo cane cut to 14” ◆ Cotton fabric ◆ Pom-pom makers, two sizes ◆ Yarn

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Fold in half widthways, press, then cut the open edges into a point. Mark the angles with a ruler before chopping them off to check they are equal.

Download the template from the members area and print it out. You could also type the wording into a word document and resize to your preferences. Trace each word onto the sticky side of your iron-on adhesive. Go over your lines on the paper backing side.

Roughly cut each word out and iron onto felt, fabric or a mixture of both. Fussy cut the words and sun, then cut the sun in half.

Peel off the backing from the adhesive paper.

Arrange the wording and sun onto your banner front, leaving roughly 1½” at the top for the bamboo cane.

Once you’re happy with the positioning, iron permanently in place. Carefully sew around each word with your machine or by hand. Make sure to only sew through one side of the banner.

To make a tassel, cut lengths of yarn, tie them together in the middle to form a top, then wrap around the lengths with another piece of yarn. Trim any ends or loops. Use a pom-pom maker to make one small and one medium pom-pom.

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Trim any corners and points, then turn the banner the right way through the gap and press flat. Sew along the top edge, roughly ¼” from the fold, creating a channel for the bamboo cane.

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Rebecca’s bright appliqué makes are just what we’re after this season for a lovely bedroom makeover. The appliqué and embroidery parts are done in exactly the same way for both - you’ll just need to follow the individual steps to make up each project.

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Iron-on adhesive stabiliser ◆ Iron-on double sided bondaweb for appliqué ◆ Fabric pen ◆ Sewing machine ◆ Scan and Cut CM900 ◆ Brother M230E Embroidery machine (or similar) ◆ FABRIC FOR THE PILLOW CASE White fabric 121cm x 52cm; 14cm x 52cm; polka dots 32cm x 52cm; bunting 7cm x 52cm; dark brown 3 strips 3cm x 52cm; various scraps (ice cream) ◆ FABRIC FOR THE CUSHION White 27cm x 27cm; polka dots 4 strips, 7cm x 37cm; 2 panels 47cm x 30cm; bunting 4 strips 7cm x 47cm; dark brown, 4 strips 3cm x 27cm and 4 strips 3cm x 37cm; scraps (ice creams); cushion filler

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Use a ruler and fabric pen to mark out the positions for each appliqué, starting with marking the centre of the white panel. Make sure you leave a 5cm gap between each appliqué to leave space for the embroidered text. Lay out your fabric shapes onto the white interfaced panel. Once you are happy with their positioning, fix them in place with the iron.

Thread up your machine with embroidery sewing threads in colours of your choice.

Set your sewing stitch to a zigzag, stitch length 0.3, stitch width 3.5. Stitch a narrow satin stitch around all of the edges of each of the shapes, making sure to catch in the raw edges of the shapes. Take your time in doing this to ensure a smooth even stitch.

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Try to be as accurate as possible with the surface decoration on these designs. Go slightly slower than you normally would; just take your time.

Use a fabric pen that washes away.

That way you can easily remove the pen marks with the water spray function on your iron when you are pressing your finished project.

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Use the grid that fits your 10x10 embroidery hoop as a guide to make sure the centre cross you have marked appears in the centre of the embroidery area.

Select your desired font and programme in the word Sweet in M size. Adjust the overall size until it measures approx 20.7mm x 90.5mm.

Check that the embroidery will sit over the central marks you have placed and embroider, using one of the colours you used to appliqué with.

Repeat this process with the word dreams, adjusting the size to be approximately 17.5mm x 92.4mm.

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that it is framed by brown edging on both sides) using a 1cm seam allowance and normal stitch length of 2.5. Attach the long white panel of fabric to the other side of the bunting fabric panel. Press the seams. You should now have one long continuous length of fabric approximately 167cm x 52cm in size.

Turn up one of the short ends of the fabric panel 1.5cm and then 1.5cm again into the wrong side of the fabric, creating a 1.5cm roll hem. Top stitch this down close to the edge of the hem. Repeat with the other short end.

Follow the steps to appliqué and embroider your pillow case.

To complete the pillow case, lay the fabric so you are looking at the embroidered/appliquéd side and fold the white panel over to sit 15cm from the end of the first fabric panel. Fold the end of the fabric panel over the top of the white fabric (this should measure 15cm). Pin along both edges and stitch a 1cm seam allowance along the top and bottom. Turn through to the right way and press the edges.

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Trim away any excess fabric as you go. Press the seams.

Stitch the longer brown strips, all the way around the square, in the same way as step 1. Trim away any excess as you go. Repeat step 2 with the polka dot strips. Trim away any excess as you go. Press the seams after you have sewn them. You should now have a square measuring approx 47cm x 47cm.

Follow the steps to appliqué and embroider your pillow case.

Take the two 47cm x 30cm and stitch a narrow roll hem down the left long edge on one and the right long edge on the other.

Lay the cushion cover front with the right side facing you. Lay one of the panels, right side facing down, on top of the cushion cover front, lining up the raw edges, with the roll hemmed edge lying just past the centre of the cover front.

Lay the second piece over the top on the other side, lining up the raw edges and with the roll hemmed edges crossing over the centre. Pin all the way around. Stitch along all four sides of the cushion cover using a 1cm seam allowance. Trim the excess away from the corners and turn the cushion cover through the right way. Press the edges to complete.

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Apply iron on stabiliser to the back of the white fabric. Fold the four shorter brown fabric strips in half lengthways and stitch to the fabric edges, raw edges together, using a long tacking machine stitch approximately 0.5cm in from the edge. Trim away any excess.

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Stitch a Hexagon Quilt Create your very own patchwork quilt with Stuart Hilliard’s simple half hexagon method

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exagon quilts are a staple of the patchwork world, and Stuart Hilliard’s bright and cheerful half hexagon method shows just how straightforward they can be. Just remember to match up pairs of half hexagons in the same fabric to create the classic honeycomb look. “My quilt is completely machine sewn and doesn’t use a single tricky Y seam – it’s easy with half hexagons!” Stuart says.

Sewing machines at the ready!

Honey to the bee quilt

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Fabric, assortment of print and solid, yellow, grey, blue

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Download and print the Honey to the Bee template. Cut out your chosen number of half hexagons in pairs of the same fabrics.

Lay your half hexagons out in vertical columns, making sure that as you add the next column you ‘complete’ the hexagons in the column to the left and start new ones in the column to the right.

When you are happy with the layout, sew the half hexagons into long columns.

Press the seams open.

Join the columns together, matching the seam intersections carefully.

Once you’ve quilted your top, either bind the uneven edges or trim them straight, then bind.

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Stuart’s quilt uses 144 half hexagons in nine vertical columns of 16, with alternate columns starting with a single half hexagon in a different colour.

The quilt measures approximately 54” x 52” (137.2cm x 132cm). To create the illusion of full hexagons, cut your shapes in pairs of the same fabrics.

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You will find finishing techniques in Stuart’s book Simple Shapes Stunning Quilts (Pavilion). Or go to his YouTube channel Stuart Hillard Makes, where you’ll find ‘how to’ videos for layering, quilting and binding.

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Beginner Makes

House of Alistair is well-known for its lovely haberdashery, so we’ve got some simple pretty makes for you to try

Lavender pillows Kit List

A4 paper Pencil Ruler Paper and fabric scissors Sewing machine and thread 12cm x 24cm fabric per pillow Loose lavender or a scented filling of your choice Fancy thin ribbon

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Turn the square through and gently push out the corners using the blunt end of a knitting needle; be careful not to pierce the fabric. Make a small funnel with some scrap paper and insert into the pillow through the gap in the seam. Fill the pillow with lavender until just full. Hand stitch closed using a matching thread and a hand sewing needle.

Make as many as you wish. Stack the pillows on top of one another and tie the pillows together (as you would a birthday gift) with some fancy ribbon.

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A5 paper Pencil Ruler Fabric: 15cm x 21cm (you will need 2 for the case) 60cm thin ribbon or cord Sewing machine and thread Felt: 10cm x 15cm; 6cm x 10cm To make the template, take a sheet of A5 paper.

Place it landscape and fold carefully in half.

Crease. Open out and mark where the crease is on the short edges. These marks indicate the position of the ribbon ties.

Use the template to cut out two pieces of fabric.

Transfer the ribbon positions onto the fabric.

Cut two 30cm lengths of thin ribbon. With right sides facing, pin the fabric together. Place and pin the lengths of ribbon. Sew around the edge leaving a 1cm seam allowance. Leave a 4cm opening along one of the longer edges to turn through.

Clip the corners and turn through. Gently push out the corners using the blunt end of a knitting needle. Close the opening by sewing along the pressed edge.

Use pinking shears to cut two pieces of felt measuring 10cm x 15cm and 6cm x 10cm.

Place the felt in the middle of the tidy and pin to secure. Sew down the middle of the felt with the tidy in landscape position. Fold the tidy in half and tie the ribbon in a bow.

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Heat Transfer Quill Looking to try something different this summer? American Crafts’ heat transfer quills might just be what you’re looking for!

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very creative person wants to be able to craft their own prints, and with the American Crafts heat transfer quills, you can bring your art to life on 3D objects! This super-simple technique is great fun, plus you’ll end up with original designs and freehand art to be proud of. Use the transfer pens with an electronic cutting machine, or freehand draw your own designs.

Why not try transferring a child’s drawing onto a 3D surface to create a treasured keepsake?

Whatever you decide to do, we know that you’re going to love this technique!

Terrazzo coasters

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American Crafts: Transfer quill pens; Heat resistant wrap; Quill adapter; Heat resistant tape Sublimation blank coasters Cardstock Iron Upload or design a terrazzo image using your electronic cutting machine software.

Change to a draw line and coordinate colour with the light tan heat transfer quill. Place the image within a cut line circle that is the same size as the coaster and attach.

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mat. Be sure to mirror the image prior to drawing.

Using the quill adapter that fits your machine, insert the light tan heat transfer quill as prompted by the software.

Remove image from mat.

Using additional heat transfer quills, colour in the outlined image by hand. Place the coaster on a heat protected surface. Place the coloured image face down onto the coaster and secure with heat resistant tape.

Place a heat resistant shield over the coaster.

Apply even pressure and heat with an iron. Allow to cool completely, then remove the cardstock.

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One day at a time cup Kit List American Crafts: Transfer quill pens; Heat resistant wrap; silicone zip ties; Quill adapter; Heat resistant tape Sublimation blank cup Cardstock Upload or design an image using your electronic cutting machine software. Change each line to a draw line and coordinate colours with each colour of heat transfer quill you are using.

Place a sheet of white cardstock (laser copier cardstock works best) onto your mat. Be sure to mirror the image prior to drawing.

Using the quill adapter that fits your machine, insert each heat transfer quill as prompted by the software.

Remove image from mat.

Continue to colour in the outlined image by hand with the transfer quills, if desired.

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Remove cardstock from mat. Continue to colour in the outlined image by hand with the transfer quills, if desired.

Place the t-shirt on a heat protected surface. Place the coloured image face down onto the shirt and secure with heat resistant tape. Insert a blank sheet of cardstock into the shirt to prevent ink from transferring to the back.

Place a heat resistant shield over the prepared shirt. Apply even heat and pressure with an iron. Allow to cool completely and remove cardstock.

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Change each line to a draw line and coordinate colours with each colour of heat transfer quill you are using.

Place a sheet of white cardstock (laser copier cardstock works best) onto your mat. Be sure to mirror the image prior to drawing.

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• To achieve the most vibrant colours on your projects, fill in the machine drawn outlines with small circular motions, allow that to dry, and go over the first colouring again with the same motions.

• Smooth cardstock is the best material to use the markers on; thinner paper runs the risk of bleeding through and staining your wrap.

• Blurry designs are caused by not having enough pressure. The tighter you can get your wrap the better.

• This tool can be used freehand or with your electronic cutting machine.

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Treat the leading lady on her wedding morning with personalised gift ideas by Helen Kirkham using the ScanNCut SDX 1200

wedding is such an exciting celebration, and the morning when the bride is getting ready is always a special part of the day. These fabulous gifts by Helen Kirkam are designed to be enjoyed by the bride on the morning of her wedding, but they make gorgeous keepsakes to remind her of those special hours in years to come. The ScanNCut is an essential tool when creating these thoughtful personalised gifts, and also means that the possibilities for customisation are endless; just don’t forget to adjust any measurements to fit the products you’ll be working on.

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White waffle robe Crafty Cutter iron on vinyl: pastel pink, silver Iron

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Move the letters in the word Future so that each overlaps the previous one slightly. Select each of the letters and then weld them together. Repeat this process for each of the words.

Select all of the words and centralise them horizontally and vertically. Group them together and resize to 1.67” x 4.25”.

Once resized, ungroup the words.

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Move the word Mrs and the bride’s surname to the pink vinyl and move Future to the silver vinyl, then cut the words out.

Add the stored image AR-1029 to the mat, resize to 4.15 x 4.33 inches and cut out of pink vinyl. Iron the vinyl to the robe.

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Tote bag

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Tote bag Crafty Cutter iron on vinyl: pastel pink, silver Iron Ribbon, baby pink Needle Thread

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Select all four words and centralise them horizontally and vertically. Group them together and resize to 1.99” x 4.75”. Once resized, ungroup the words. Add the pink and silver vinyl to the mat and scan it in. Move the words Miss and Mrs onto the pink vinyl and the words From and To onto the silver vinyl, then cut the words out.

Add the stored image AR-1029 to the mat, resize to 4.15” x 4.33” and cut out of pink vinyl. Iron all the vinyl pieces onto the tote bag. Make two bows from ribbon and sew one onto each handle of the bag.

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This will help the vinyl last longer.

X Add a heat transfer protection sheet in between the vinyl and the iron to stop the heat damaging the vinyl or the product you are personalising.

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White wooden hanger Crafty Cutter self-adhesive vinyl: light pink, grey Brother ScanNCut Hook tool Transfer sheets Brother ScanNCut scraper Ribbon, grey

Using font FO-A101 add the word Bride, the bride’s name and the date of the wedding to the digital mat. Move the letters i, d and e in the word Bride so that each one overlaps the previous letter slightly.

Select each of the letters and then weld them together.

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Weed the waste vinyl using the hook tool. Use the transfer sheets to apply the vinyl words onto the hanger. Use the scraper tool over the top of the transfer sheet to help the vinyl stick to the hanger. Tie a grey ribbon around the top of the hanger.

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Ann-marie Vaux gives old books a new life with these gorgeous butterfly designs

n these fabulous projects, Ann-marie Vaux combines a whole range of techniques, from dies and stamps to embossing folders and distressing inks – there’s something for everyone!

The combination of colours and textures in these makes is what makes them truly stunning.

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Ann-marie has cleverly given the pages of an old book a new life, creating a wonderful vintage effect, with pops of vibrant purple ink that are perfect for an eye-catching contrast. If ripping up one of your own books feels like a step too far, try picking one up from a charity shop instead.

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Adhere this onto the card front.

Kit List Cut a strip of paper from the old White card blank, 7" square book, add stitch details to the Sweet Dixie Cardstock: border, then attach onto the card lavender, lilac pastel over the top edge of the embossed Patterned card Glitter cork card to give the look of washi tape. card Old book Sentiment Cut a thicker strip of paper stamp Embossing folder from the old book and adhere Butterfly stamp and die set to the card front slightly over the Black permanent ink pad bottom of the embossed card.

Floral dies, various sizes Stamp a butterfly onto the book Fineliner pen, black page and onto the patterned card, Ranger distress oxide ink, using black ink for contrast.

Wilted Violet Jewels Stamp a butterfly onto the glitter cork card and use the Cut a panel of lilac card to corresponding die to cut it out. Stick 6.8" square. In one corner, die the butterfly shape on the front of cut a butterfly. Attach this panel the card in the bottom-left corner. to the card blank, then add stitch Stamp a sentiment onto a panel detailing around the edge using of lilac pastel card and adhere this a fineliner. Adhere a strip of below the thicker strip of book patterned paper across the paper. Die cut some paper flowers, middle of the card. Adhere a mixing up the elements using rectangle of patterned card onto patterned card, lavender card and the middle of this strip, and add book pages. Add jewels around the pen stitches to the border. flowers to finish.

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Using the Versamark ink pad, stamp butterflies over a panel of lilac card measuring 6″ x 4″. Adhere this across the middle of the card front. Using black ink, stamp a sentiment above and below the butterfly panel.

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of the corners. Ink the corners with black ink, then adhere onto the card front. Cut a rectangle of patterned card to 3″ x 4.5″ and Kit List attach to the card.

Card blank, 7" x 5" Sweet Dixie Using the Cluster Summer stamps, cardstock: lavender, lilac pastel stamp butterflies over the edges of a Patterned card Old book Stamps: panel of book paper. Stamp and colour a full Sweet Dixie Ann-marie Vaux Seasonal butterfly at the bottom of the panel using Cluster Summer; sentiment; butterfly watercolour pens in contrasting colours.

Embossing folder Permanent ink pad, Stamp the cluster butterflies and a black Versamark background ink pad sentiment onto a panel of lavender card.

Watercolour pens Ranger Distress Stamp the cluster butterflies onto a Ink in Soot panel of lilac pastel card. Layer up all the Cut a panel of lilac card to 6.8″ x 4.8″. Use stamped card and book paper onto the card Versamark ink to stamp butterflies over front, overlapping the stamped butterflies. the panel, then attach to the card front. Trim Leave the edges of the embossing to show. a book page to approx 4″ x 6″ and emboss two

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“Be creative with patterns, inks and embossing to create different looks, and incorporate old book pages for layering to give a unique look” ANN-MARIE VAUX, DESIGNER SKILL LEVEL

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Kids Entertained We all know why we love crafting… and it’s time to share the secret with the younger generation!

Perfect for firing up imaginations!

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t’s been a difficult few months for us all, and children and teenagers have been hit hard with unexpected time off school. After months of home study, they’re now heading towards the summer holidays, so it’s time to think of some new ideas to keep them entertained. And that’s where we can help! We know just how much you love crafting – we hear your stories every day – and we think it’s time to pass on that joy to the younger generation. With this in mind, we’ve discovered three fun crafts that we think they’ll love – they’re all easy, but the results are fab… hopefully we’ll have some new crafty converts soon!

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Use acrylic paint for main coverage and acrylic paint pens for details.

If you’d prefer not to go rogue with painting, you can draw an outline with a sharpie first. Or why not print out images, stick them onto the stones and coat with varnish?

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Create a storytime experience that your children will never forget with story stones. Simply decorate smooth pebbles with an array of images that your kids can turn into a tale. Whether it’s taking place in an imaginary restaurant or the retelling of a favourite fairytale, listen as your

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To help spark ideas, create a selection of fun images – food works well, as do numbers or insects. Alternatively, why not sit down with your youngster and make up some new characters of your own? Not only are story stones so easy to make that you can get the children involved in a crafty afternoon, but they will also foster creativity and critical thinking skills at an important time in their lives.

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Youngsters are always keen to put their own stamp on their belongings, and sometimes all the colouring books and markers in the world just aren’t enough! That’s why we love personalised clothing. With Selfie Clothing’s colouring in kits your children are free to let their creativity run wild as they design an outfit that’s totally unique to them. Each kit comes with six fabric colouring pens and a long-sleeved top printed with a design that’s ready to be coloured in. From unicorns to flamingos and robots to dinosaurs, there’s a kit that every child can enjoy. And if that’s not enough, there are

Unicorn Colour-in Top 509328. Club member price £13.50 also capes, caps and pyjama kits available.

Your little one will have their own fashion line before you know it! Not only is this crafty project a fab way to keep the family entertained, but the shirt will also remain a sweet keepsake for you.

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Even for the savviest crafters, crafting with kids is not always an idyllic experience – especially when you discover halfway through a project that you don’t have all of the supplies you need. That’s why mum-oftwo Joni Russell turned to crafting kits to help entertain and educate her little ones during lockdown. Five-year-old Rosie and three-year-old Tilly loved working their crafty magic with two kits by Mister Maker: Make a Face (530336) and Sock Puppet Kit (530397). Club Member Price £4.49 each.

“With both kits, everything that you needed was there. Usually I end up scrabbling around to find something like fabric glue, which we don’t have!” Joni also found that she could turn the fun family time into an educational experience: “The Make a Face kit was good for triggering discussions about emotions as you have to choose faces that show different feelings, which was

really useful at this time.” So whether you boast an overflowing craft stash or you’re just beginning to explore your creative potential, craft kits can help inspire creativity and learning without the stress.

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Penelope Quinn gives unloved gems and tea cups a new lease of life with her charming hanging wreath project

hat little girl wouldn’t love to have this whimsical hanging wreath in her bedroom? We love upcycled craft projects and Penelope Quinn is the queen of reusing materials in new and inventive ways.

This hanging wreath, decorated with delicate silk flowers, costume jewellery and a tea cup, is no exception. “If you don’t have any jewellery to use, ask friends or visit your local bargain or charity shop – sometimes you can get lucky and buy a bag of broken jewellery at a low cost,” she says.

Hanging wreath

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Embroidery hoops: 25cm diameter, 20cm diameter Ribbon: 1-2cm wide, white, gold, 2m each Cord, white or gold, 5m Key ring Silk flowers Second-hand costume jewellery Hot glue gun Tea cup or pot Bead fairy lights Pliers Wire

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Tie all lengths together around Measure 20cm down and the key ring. Measure and mark tie the strands together in 30cm down from the knot, and tie a knot, ensuring they are even. each strand around the large hoop, Balance a tea cup or pot inside ensuring they are spaced evenly. and secure with a small Once the hoop is sitting straight, amount of hot glue. Wrap mark 8cm down from each bead lights around the bottom knot. Tie the smaller hoop here. hoop to finish.

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“If you don’t like the idea of hanging crockery, then swap out the teacup for feathers. Wrap a piece of doubled-sided tape around the base of the feather, and wrap a gold string around so the feather hangs down. Either trim the excess string, or leave it as it is. Repeat for each of the five strings” PENELOPE QUINN, DESIGNER

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X If you are concerned about your teacup falling out, simply tie all the strings together about 20cm down from the smaller hoop, leave 10cm and tie another knot.

Place your teacup inside; it should feel snug and safe.

If not, tie your second knot a bit higher up.

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Crochet Skills If you can make basic stitches, you can create Cassie Ward’s gorgeous blanket

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This lovely throw might look complicated, but it uses basic stitches to build up into an impressive make. You’ll get to practise colour change, too, so you can really elevate your skills with Cassie’s easy-to-follow steps. The pretty flowers are the icing on the cake, and as they’re simple to construct, the result is going to be something that you’re proud to show off. If you’re looking for something a little heavier and larger, Aran weight yarn works beautifully, and will really help to keep the chills at bay. You could try using different coloured flowers on different colour stripes, or a fringe border to mix things up a bit.

Kit List Deramores yarn: 5 x 100g Ice Cream (Yarn A); 1 x 100g Marshmallow (Yarn B); 1 x 100g Coral (Yarn C); 1 x 100g Primrose (Yarn D); 1 x 100g Mint (Yarn E); 1 x 100g Bubblegum (Yarn F) ◆ 4.5mm hook for blanket ◆ 3.5mm hook for flowers

Double crochet (dc)

Treble (tr)

1 Insert hook through both strands of next stitch.

1 (You will need a turning chain of three stitches). Yarn over hook. Insert hook through stitch.

This is one of the main stitches in crochet.

Once you’ve mastered it, the world really is your (crochet) oyster!

2 Yarn over hook and draw back through.

Work two loops of yarn on hook.

Treble crochet is slightly taller than half treble crochet but is made in a similar way

2 Yarn over hook and draw back through work. Three loops on hook.

Tension square Work 23 sts and 7 rows over pattern using 4.5mm hook or size required to obtain tension

Abbreviations Ch Chain Dc Double Crochet Rep Repeat St Stitch Tr Treble Pul Pull up Loop Tr2tog Treble two together Sl st Slip Stitch Patt Pattern Rnd Round

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3 Yarn over hook again and draw through both loops.

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Whilst tension isn’t crucial on a blanket, keep it consistent throughout to achieve the best results.

Crochet over the ends of the previous row to save sewing in the ends afterwards.

You can use any colour pallete from

the Deramores range to create this blanket.

Try using shades of the same colour with a contrasting hue for an ombré effect.

Leave long ends on the flowers to make them easier to sew in.

Take off the flowers for a simple stripe blanket.

3 Yarn over hook and draw through first two loops. Two loops on hook.

4 Yarn over hook and draw through all loops. One loop on hook.

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“I love crocheting simple bright garments that add a fun pop of colour to the home and garden”

CASSIE WARD, DESIGNER

Make the blanket

Using Yarn A and 4.5mm hook, 283ch  Row 1: Tr2tog over 4th and 5th ch from hook, 1tr in each of next 7ch, 5tr in next ch, *1tr in each of next 7ch, tr5tog over next 5ch, 1tr in each of next 7ch, 5tr in next ch; rep from * to last 10ch, 1tr in each of next 7ch, tr3tog over next 3ch, turn.  Row 2: 3ch, tr2tog over 2nd and 3rd tr, 7tr, 5tr in next tr [7tr, tr5tog, 7tr, 5tr in next tr] to last 10 tr, 7tr, tr3tog, change to Yarn B on last pull through, turn. Fasten off Yarn A  Row 3: Rep row 2 using Yarn B, change to Yarn A on last pull through, turn. Fasten off Yarn B  Rows 4-5: Rep row 2 using Yarn A, change to Yarn B on last pull through. Fasten off A  Row 6: Rep row 2 using Yarn B, change to Yarn A on last pull through, turn. Fasten off Yarn B

 Rows 7-8: Rep row 2 using Yarn A, change to Yarn B on last pull through, turn. Fasten off Yarn A  Row 9: Rep row 2 using Yarn B, change to Yarn A on last pull through, turn. Fasten off Yarn B  Rows 10-11: Repeat row 2 using Yarn A, change to next yarn shade. Fasten off Yarn A. Rows 3 -11 form patt and are repeated.

Continue in patt working Yarn A as set and replacing contrast shade as follows:  Rows 12-20: Replace Yarn B with Yarn C  Rows 21-29: Replace Yarn C with Yarn D  Rows 30-38: Replace Yarn D with Yarn E  Rows 39-47: Replace Yarn E with Yarn F  Rows 48-56: Replace Yarn F with Yarn B  Rows 57-65: Replace Yarn B with Yarn C, change to Yarn A on last pull through  Row 66: 1ch, 1dc in each tr.

Fasten off

Crochet top edging Rejoin Yarn A to foundation chain at start of work. Work 1dc in back loop of each starting chain to end. Fasten off

Create some flowers Make 28 in Yarn B and Yarn C and 14 in Yarn D, Yarn E and Yarn F Using 3.5mm hook, 4ch, sl st to first ch to join to a rnd  Rnd 1: 5dc in ring, sl st to join  Rnd 2: (1dc, 3tr, 1dc) in each dc around, sl st to join, fasten off leaving a long-ish strand for sewing on to the blanket.

To finish sew on flowers in centre ‘V’ of each colour change or where desired. Sew in all ends.

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Bake a tasty

Layered Cake

Get creative in the kitchen with an impressive bake by Hannah Neal

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by Hannah Neal - and if you don’t have a favourite recipe, you can head online to find instructions on how to make Hannah’s carrot and lemon cakes. Using two layers of flavour means that there is something for everyone. Beginner cake decorators can enjoy practising their skills, too, as the finished result looks good if it’s a little bit messy! “The buttercream also looks great left smooth with no top layer, or with the top layer just ruffled up to give a messy texture,” says Hannah. “Plus, remember when you’re making the sunflowers, you rarely see a perfect flower in real life!”

Double layer cake Kit List

EQUIPMENT: ◆ 10” cake drum ◆ 6” thin cake board ◆ Palette knives ◆ 3 dowels (or thick plastic straws) ◆ Small rolling pin ◆ Sunflower cutter ◆ Ball tool ◆ Foam pad ◆ Ribbon INGREDIENTS: ◆ Sunflowers: CMC powder; 100g yellow fondant icing; 50g Brown fondant icing ◆ Lemon buttercream: 300g soft butter; 600g icing sugar; 5tbsp lemon curd ◆ Cream cheese frosting: 100g soft butter; 100g cream cheese; 400g icing sugar

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Add a pinch of CMC powder to approximately 100g of yellow fondant icing so that the icing will set hard. Roll out the icing until thin and even, then cut out 10 sunflower shapes.

Place a flower on a foam pad, and use a ball tool to thin out the petals. Start about 1cm in from the tip and pull towards the centre to give it a curl. Do this to each flower, then with a drop of water, layer two flowers together to create five in total.

With another drop of water, stick a ball of brown icing in the centre of the flower and push down with your thumb to flatten slightly.

Use a sharp tool or a cocktail stick to give it some texture. Turn the sunflower over and place onto something dome shaped, like an egg box, to let the flower dry whilst keeping its shape. Leave the flowers to dry overnight.

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Get the cake mixture into the oven as quickly as possible after mixing as the raising agents start to work as soon as they are mixed with the wet ingredients. It won’t rise if it’s left out too long.

Turn the cakes upside down when cooling to give a more level top.

If the buttercream is still too stiff once beaten for a long time and doesn’t spread nicely, add a drop of hot water to loosen it.

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Now make the icing For the cream cheese frosting, cream the butter and cream cheese together, then add the icing sugar a bit at a time. Mix for a good few minutes until light and creamy. For the lemon buttercream, start by beating the butter until soft, then add the icing sugar slowly. Beat it until it is a creamy texture, add the lemon curd and carry on beating until fully combined.

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Use a palette knife to gently scrape off the top layer of frosting, leaving a thin layer called the crumb coat. Refrigerate for half an hour to set the frosting. Repeat the process with the lemon cake and lemon buttercream.

Ice the cakes

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Once set, put a thicker layer of buttercream around the cake and on the top. Roughly smooth it out with a palette knife, trying not to take too much off this time. To make a striped pattern in the buttercream, put the tip of a palette knife in hot water to make it easier to work with, then dry.

Place the tip flat against the bottom of the cake and gently pull round until you end up where you started. Repeat all the way to the top of the cake. Do the same to the top of the cake. Refrigerate again to make the cakes easier to handle. Repeat this process with both cakes.

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Place the larger lemon cake on a 10” board. Put three dowels, or thick straws, into the centre of the cake, and cut them to the height of the cake to support the smaller board. Gently place the top layer down onto the dowels, and position it into the centre. Wrap a length of ribbon round the bottom of each cake. To finish, position the fondant flowers on the cake using the buttercream to make them stick.

Messy Play!

“While baking is a precise art, decorating is down to your style.

Go as neat, messy or elaborate as you want to; it’s a part of you expressed in the cake” HANNAH NEAL, ICED ROSE CAKES

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UNITED with Craft Isn’t it amazing how we’ve come together as a nation in these tricky times? And we all know that after the rain comes the rainbow

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uring these unprecedented times, rainbows have popped up in windows all over the country to inspire hope as we face the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic. They cheer up passers-by and encourage us all to stay positive whilst giving thanks to those on the front line.

We wanted to share with you just some of the wonderful rainbows our community has crafted.

Colour your world!

We’ve got the fabulous Carla Bagshaw to thank for these ideas

How effective is this tissue paper creation?

It’s so easy to create and Carla has provided us with the step-by-steps on the blog.

Get creative! This project shows how you can take the rainbow theme and make it your own.

The rainbow hot air balloon decoration would look beautiful displayed in a window for all the world to see!

❤ these ideas!

We just love this bold and beautiful rainbow window dec.

These hangings, when used to decorate windows, will let other children follow a rainbow trail through their neighbourhood on their daily walks!

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Window dressing

“We spent our first week of lockdown making lots of rainbow rockets to add to our windows to cheer up passers-by. We’ve spotted so many in our neighbours’ windows too - our street is so colourful right now!” Digital Content Executive Lisa Burton and son Arthur, 7, have loved making the colourful rockets.

Lottie gets messy...

How cute are Sam and Rachel’s daughters?

Samantha Jeffries, PR and Events Executive, and her adorable daughter, 15-month-old Lottie (pictured above) got involved by doing a mess-free painted rainbow. Using a freezer bag and splodges of paint, Lottie did this masterpiece all by herself – a crafter in the making! Head to the blog for Sam’s step-by-steps.

... and so does Molly!

Rachel Newsome, Loyalty Manager, used Sam’s steps to get her gorgeous girl to do her own version - doesn’t it look great?

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Our wonderful contributors have been busy crafting rainbow delights!

Light up our street Wow! Create and Craft club member Jenna Chalke uploaded this to our Facebook page and we love it! Made by her and her two daughters, their rainbow of hope even lights up blue at night.

Sarah’s welcoming colours “I wanted to create something really colourful for spring and in keeping with the beautiful rainbow message of support in these hard times. I just used leftover flowers from my Forever Flowerz kits, from Craft Buddy, to create my wreath. I have also filmed a Facebook live tutorial which can be found on the Craft Buddy UK Facebook page. Stay safe everyone and let’s all show thanks to those on the front line.” Sarah Millsop

Changing times “I have been trying to do a different rainbow with my son Theo every week as something to do, and it makes people smile as they walk past my house. Theo’s dad and I are both Key Workers. Some of my work I do from home, but I’m on call to go out in the community as needed.

At this time we all need something to smile about.”

Kelly Anne Jordan

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Thoughtful gifts from Hannah Oxberry Create a thoughtful gift for a loved one by using the ScanNCut. This notebook created by Hannah Oxberry uses a template file which you can download for free – just head over to the blog!

Charlie Mumford’s gorg rug!

Isn’t this pom pom rainbow creation just beautiful?

Adhere it to a canvas backing and you have your very own soft and colourful rug to brighten up any room in an instant!

Helen Kirkham has been inspiring her nieces and nephew to craft at home Helen said: “I love the idea of the Rainbow Trail, it’s great to pop it in my window and bring some joy to my neighbours. But also, in this strange, scary and sometimes stressful time it is great to take my mind off it all with some crafting.”

Imogen and Josie

Imogen and Josie said: “We enjoyed making these rainbows and putting them in our window to put a smile on people’s faces as they walk by.”

Grace, Lewis, Darcie and Lydia: “Making this rainbow made us feel happy because we are supporting the NHS, who are risking their lives to help others.

Making this rainbow is also supporting Grandma who is a Nurse in the NHS.

Grace, Lewis, Darcie and Lydia

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Colour Yourself CALM Let your creativity run wild as you discover how Carla Bagshaw uses colouring in to improve her mental health

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hree years ago, Carla Bagshaw was diagnosed with anxiety and depression.

While medication helped her deal with crippling panic attacks, it didn’t stop the incessant overthinking that she describes as being on a ride she couldn’t get off. Carla explains: “I’m lucky in that I have a creative vocation, which I can lose myself in for hours. But because it is a job, there are other pressures attached to it. I needed something that wasn’t work, that didn’t take up huge swathes of room and that I could pick up and put down as needed to escape from my own head.” Carla tells us more about her journey using colouring in to boost her wellbeing.

ct by You can create your own proje d an drawing a scribble on paper then colouring in the spaces!

I discovered colouring in by accident

“I was trying to teach my then six-year-old how to stay in the lines with colouring pencils. He lost interest; I didn’t! I bought myself a colouring book and started to spend time using pencils and pens.

And then something really interesting happened: I realised that I wasn’t colouring a picture, I was colouring in blocks of space that came together to create a picture.

“As I began to fill each block in, my mind started to wander to how best to shade that particular area and how to select complementary colours using the colour wheel so that the final aesthetic blended together. It was this thought process that stopped my overactive mind from spinning.

Colouring in stopped time in my head. The physical ‘fight or flight’ response that my overactive adrenal glands generously heap on my stomach also stopped. There were just blocks of colour and quiet.”

Colouring in is an easy way to practise mindfulness

“It turns out that, medically speaking, the process of colouring in uses both sides of the brain’s cerebral cortex. You actually, subconsciously, use creativity and logic

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simultaneously. At the same time, you also begin to meditate – no need to try and be mindful, colouring in does it all for you!

“This process lowers the possibility of stressful thoughts entering your mind because you are already using that capacity on creativity and logic! Clever, eh?”

I love that colouring is just for me

journal pages to life. I use it in card making, under my quilling work, on home décor pieces and, most importantly, just on its own. It is entirely experiential; it is being in the moment, without the burden of an overworked, anxious mind. Because, sometimes, escaping for an hour is the kindest gift I can give to myself.”

“The other great benefit of colouring is that you are not creating for anyone else; this isn’t a card or present that you need to get right, which can be stressful if you are already overloaded. This is just a journey of self-expression that allows you to pick up very useful techniques as you go as an added benefit. These will be invaluable in furthering your creative potential. Another great joy of colouring is the accessibility.

You can buy cheap colouring pages and books, super cheap pencils, or, even with very limited artistic ability, you can draw a scribble and colour it in.

“Adult colouring is, for me, a really beautiful experience. It is mine and mine alone. It doesn’t matter about the end result, and it doesn’t matter if I get bored halfway through and don’t finish. I use it daily now in my journaling as it brings

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“Pencil crayons are my favourite tool for colouring,” Carla says. “I often opt for them over pens; mistakes made with crayons seem more forgiving than mistakes made with pens. But I didn’t know how to blend pencil crayons. I had always thought that pressing harder around the edges to make the colour more opaque was blending, but I was wrong! That does help with shading, but it also stands out like a sore thumb.

“Do you need fancy pencils to blend? Absolutely not. You just need a white pencil crayon. Work in a circular motion over the dark edge and the lighter colour and the two will blend together beautifully.

Colouring in a circular motion always creates a more fluid look than colouring in straight lines.

“You can also buy blending agents and use a paper stump to blend, but these steps are not necessary for beginners. If you want to experiment further, try using a tiny amount of baby oil on a cotton bud and rubbing between two colours – but be careful if you’re using cheaper paper.”

A journey of self-expression

“Adult colouring is, for me, a really beautiful experience. It is mine and mine alone. It doesn’t matter about the end result, and it doesn’t matter if I get bored halfway through and don’t finish.”

CARLA BAGSHAW

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Take a break from crafting with our fun puzzle page

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1 What’s the method of preserving, presenting, and arranging personal and family history in the form of a book?

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onto the card blank so that the torn Die cut two fern leaves in green Floweredges are about 1cm apart.

Forming Foam, and colour the edges with Using the Tattered Lace Harlequin green pastels. Tuck the leaves in as shown. Tie Kit List Circles die set, die cut a circle with ribbon into a multi-loop bow and adhere to the harlequin diamonds from white card.

Card, white, green, lilac Patterned top-right corner of the card with a pearl.

Stamp a sentiment on the right side paper Tattered Lace: Harlequin of the circle.

Circles die set; Foundation 2 Nested Using the number 30 die from the Circles die set Stamp, sentiment Tattered Lace Foundation Circles die Ink Foam tape Fleurs: Botanical Tulip die; Flower-Forming set, cut a circle from lilac card. Matt the X Apply the oil pastels to either side white circle on top and attach to the card Foam Blossoms Collection; oil blank using foam tape. pastels; Finery Stamens, yellow; of the petals as you will see both sides Die cut six tulip petals in pink Lavish Fern Leaves die set Hot glue when the flower is finished.

Flower-Forming Foam and six in gun Ribbon, pink Pearl X A hot glue gun is the best adhesive purple. Colour the edges using pink to use with foam. It dries instantly and oil pastels.

Create an 18cm x 20cm tent fold card gives you the best chance of achieving Fold the petals up and shape the edges from white card. Cut green card to your desired shape. using the heat from your hand. Open 17cm x 19cm and matt onto the card base.

X Don’t forget to add foliage as it up the petals and make up four flowers Cut white card to 16.5cm x 18.5cm and anchors the flower to the project. using three sets of petals each. Add yellow matt onto the green card. stamens in the centres. Scrunch up the Cut patterned paper to 15cm x 18cm flowers and attach to the left side of and tear down the right side about the circle with the hot glue gun.

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