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Contents...

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

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In the Headlines......................................................................8-1O Giveaways........................................................1O, 33, 55, 63, 77 The Creativity Community............................................44-45 Shopping list.........................................................................96-97

Special feature

Craft as a career ................................................................... 14-19

Papercraft

COVER GIFTS

Use this month's craft tape and Neon A5 paper pack to make cards like these!

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Useful templates

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Must-haves: Gift Tags & Stamps Set................................. 11 Cute aperture cards.............................................................12-13 Mother’s Day card...............................................................22-23 Keepsake card......................................................................24-25 Quick make: Shaker bags.......................................................31 Birthday cake card............................................................ 32-33 Guide to stamping .............................................................34-37 Must-haves: Screw hole punch.........................................5O Goody Bag makes..............................................................52-53 Craft with metallics..........................................................58-59 Mr Mister-in-law.................................................................6O-61 Cassette card.......................................................................64-65 Leather-look journal....................................................... 68-69 Scrapbook know-how.....................................................72-73 Handmade hamper........................................................... 74-75 Die-cut wall art....................................................................76-77 Pop-up house card........................................................... 78-79 Papercut lantern.................................................................8O-81 Easter egg hunt crafts.................................................... 82-83 Freestyle decoupage........................................................ 84-85

Jewellery

Necklace and keychain.................................................. 26-27 Quick make: Apple earrings................................................66

Bake

Meringues...............................................................................54-55

Home decor

Hoop wall art........................................................................28-29 Cloud mobile........................................................................38-39 Mini wool balls..............................................................................43 Geometric drawers............................................................46-47 Love letters...........................................................................62-63 Springtime wreath..............................................................7O-71 Three ways with: Lollipop sticks...............................86-88

Soft craft

Must-haves: Craft Planet Goody Bag...............................21 Stencilled sewing mat.................................................... 4O-42

Workshops

Tricks of the Trade............................................................. 48-49 Technique Workshop....................................................... 56-57

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PROMOTE YOURSELF

Have a kick-ass website “Make sure you have a beautiful website and beautiful photos to market your goods with.”

Zeena

CRAFT AS A Whether you’re dreaming of quitting your day job or simply making a little extra cash in your spare time, this practical industry advice will help you make the most out of every opportunity

OUR PANEL OF EXPERTS

Lyndsey James www.photocraft.org Lyndsey runs the Photocraft Online Photography & Styling School. Through her e-courses and webinars, she teaches artists, makers and retailers around the globe how to take control of their cameras and become great photographers.

Neil Leonard www.neilrobertleonard.co.uk www.designyourcareer.co.uk www.getrealpaid.co.uk.

Neil works as a maker, graphic designer and Programme Leader for Graphic Design at Plymouth University. His new book, Becoming a Successful Graphic Designer, is out now.

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Zeena Shah www.zeenashah.com Zeena is a textile designer maker based in East London. She designs and makes a collection of hand screenprinted goods for the home. She also teaches printmaking workshops from her studio and venues around London. She has just published her book, How to Print Fabric.

WORDS OF WISDOM

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“Invest in be your business.

Put money “Don’t afraid to branch out aside fromyour every sale toas pay for or tailor business you new material, website evolve.

Keeping things upgrades, fresh and hiringnew an accountant learning things is key to andand so on. ” happiness longevity. ” Neil Leanne

Leanne Garrity www.etsy.com/shop/ChiChiDee Leanne is an English/Australian designer maker. She currently resides in a mountain village in Bavaria. She runs a couple of independent labels – one for jewellery and one for hair accessories. She also dabbles in writing and projects for books and magazines.

Tia Millar www.acraftyalternative.co.uk Tia is the owner of A Crafty Alternative, a North London-based company teaching contemporary craft classes. She describes her business as a bit like real-life Pinterest, teaching people to make beautiful things and reconnect with (or find) their creative side.

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Emily Barnes mrsemilybarnes.wordpress.com Emily is a freelance writer for the craft world.

She moved to Portland, Oregon two years ago. In between writing, she loves to make, bake and play with her three children. Find interviews, reviews and Emily’s musings on her blog.

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Keepsake card Make mementos the focus of your greeting with this thoughtful, floral project

Birthday cake card Celebrate a special birthday with a card that looks good enough to eat

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Stencilled sewing mat Leanne Garrity A day make

Slash, stencil, sew! These three techniques will up the style stakes in your creative space

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ive your sewing spot an upgrade with this multipurpose sewing mat. This pretty perch for your prized machine will help prevent bunny-hops, while the useful pockets are a convenient place

to stash scissors and keep sewing notions close to hand. When your machine’s not in use, pop the mat over the top as a dust protector or bundle up your tools to make everything ultra portable.

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Cassette tape card Treat a music lover to this retro greetings card‌ complete Find xxxx vouchers inside docrafts Creativity Essentials Booklet with ayour hidden gift pocket!

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Die-cut wall art

Create a personalised design for your family home, incorporating everything you all love

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Top tip Be sure to use glue that dries clear, like Anita's Tacky Glue, for a clean finish

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s spring draws ever closer, we’ve put our heads together and come up with a few crafty garden projects that can be made with the simplest and cheapest of materials; the lollipop stick. Grab your

tacky glue, stamps and acrylic paints, and craft a feeder for the birds, a bunch of markers for your plants and a simple seed box. Trust us, you'll never throw away a lollipop stick again!

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