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Customise invites with Artiste pens

MARBLED journal

Cover notebooks and more in a beautiful, unique pattern

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Scrapbooking: DIY wedding album Remember your special day the crafty way

Make two different designs from one 12 x 12" paper pack!

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Watch out for fab projects, competition prizes, giveaways and much more inside this issue!

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In the Headlines......................................................................8-1O Competition....................................................................................18 Giveaways.................................................................23, 41, 57, 79 The Creativity Community............................................42-45 Vouchers.................................................................................. 91-92 Useful templates................................................................93-95 Shopping list.........................................................................96-97

Special feature

Happy Birthday, docrafts ..................................................14-17

Papercraft

Cute place cards...........................................................................12 Mini pinwheel centrepiece.....................................................19 Exploding box card...........................................................2O-23 Pretty favour boxes.................................................................. 28 Five ways with Bare Basics Journals.....................3O-35 Canvas ‘thank you’ card.................................................38-39 Rustic scrapbooking...........................................................4O-41 Goody Bag makes..............................................................46-47 New baby card.....................................................................52-53 Cut and emboss menu................................................... 56-57 Santoro’s Gorjuss swing card......................................58-59 Raindrop wall art.................................................................6O-61 Scrapbook know-how................................................... 66-69 A card for Grandad............................................................8O-81 Spring wedding card........................................................ 82-83 Three ways with: Mocha Ultimate Pack...............84-86 Anniversary card................................................................88-89

COVER GIFTS

Papermania Capsule Geometric Mocha Mini Cards & Envelopes docrafts Mini Sewing Kit Country Hen

Home decor

DIY desk organiser............................................................ 26-27 Craft with Papier Patch...................................................54-55 Origami lampshades........................................................ 62-64 Plaster of Paris bookends..............................................72-73 Decorated bottle........................................................................9O

Soft craft

Crochet postcards.............................................................36-37 Craft apron............................................................................ 48-49 Stamped shoes...........................................................................5O Painted make-up pouch.................................................7O-71

Workshops

Technique Workshop........................................................24-25 Tricks of the Trade..............................................................74-79

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Exploding box card Create a show-stopping extravaganza, complete with paper cake and hidden surprise!

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Five ways with Bare Basics Journals Mix materials with this krafty must-have for fabulous results

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Goody Bag projects

Project by Geraldine Carruthers

Create two contrasting makes using the Anita’s and Country Life contents from this month’s Goody Bag

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Deco sheets like you’ve never seen them before! Combine with acetate for a lovely, delicate lantern

ks lo ll ip o p s t ic d n a s d n a P a in t s o li d f r a m e to make a

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Raindrop wall art Craft a sweet Geometric Neon scene that's sure to brighten up any room in the house

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ll u m Layered ve t le adds a sub pattern s p la s h o f

Top tip Make extra raindrops so that you can move them around and choose a selection

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Three ways with...

Geometric Mocha Ultimate Pack Ever wondered what to do with all of the goodies in the Capsule Ultimate Packs? Look no further, as we explore the possibilities

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