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Create a show-stopping lighthouse & caravan
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Watch out for fab projects, competition prizes, giveaways and much more inside this issue!
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Creativity HQ
In the headlines........................................................................8-11 1O minutes with............................................................................12 Competition.................................................................................. 27 The Creativity community............................................ 56-57 Giveaways........................................................38, 42, 52, 81, 85 Useful templates................................................................. 91-95 Shopping list.........................................................................96-97 Next issue.......................................................................................98
Special feature
Inspired by nature.............................................................. 16-26
Papercraft
Cover gift projects.................................................................14-15 3D lighthouse.......................................................................28-3O Die-cut notelets................................................................. 32-33 Goody Bag makes...............................................................4O-41 Adventure journal..............................................................42-43 Metallic male card..............................................................44-45 Foiled party invite............................................................... 48-49 Six quick cards....................................................................5O-55 Explore scrapbook layout.............................................58-59 Burger mini album.......................................................... 6O-63 Cute caravan card.............................................................64-65 Mountain card.......................................................................7O-71 Sentiment sign post..........................................................72-73 Personalised pendant..............................................................74 Quick balloon card.................................................................... 85 Picnic basket card.............................................................86-87
COVER GIFTS
Papermania Jewels & Gems Butterfly Sticker, Capsule Elements Metallics Mini Cards & Envelopes
Paper Weaving
Home dĂŠcor
Craft with Winsor & Newton Gesso........................ 34-35 Personalised picnicware..................................................78-81 Quick makes.........................................................................83-84 Three ways with FIMO................................................... 88-9O
Workshops
Scrapbook know-how....................................................38-39 Tricks of the trade............................................................ 68-69 Technique workshop........................................................76-77
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INSPIRED BY nature
Meet the artists who are bringing the outside into their work, and celebrating the undeniable allure of the great outdoors Words by Aneira Davies
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f you’ve ever marvelled at the beauty of nature, you may have been inspired to create your own piece of art based on what you saw. If so, you’re not alone. The great outdoors offers a wealth of inspiration to artists, crafters and creatives alike. Some might find ideas looking at the wonderful views outside, or by the plants and wildlife that occupy these landscapes; the colours, textures and patterns of nature are unrivalled. There are many mediums that bring the beauty of the natural world to life, such as illustration, lino printing or by working directly with nature. In the midst of our issue dedicated to the great outdoors, we went on the hunt for some of the best artists and crafters who had been truly inspired by the wonders of the world outside their front doors. Delve into a land of flora and fauna and dazzling designs…
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Craft with Winsor & Newton Gesso Take your creativity on a fun, floral outing with this pretty project!
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Project by Jackie Jasper
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Sentiment sign post PAPER CRAFT
Send a sweet message in an unusual format, to bring a smile to a very special friend!
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