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MEET THE TEAM

EDITOR Ella Johnston

DEPUTY EDITOR Elaine Bennett

ED. ASSISTANT Gabriella Blake

EDITORIAL EDITOR Ella Johnston (01206) 505994 ella.johnston@aceville.co.uk DEPUTY EDITOR Elaine Bennett (01206) 505494 elaine.bennett@aceville.co.uk EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Gabriella Blake (01206) 505978 gabriella.blake@aceville.co.uk GROUP EDITOR Lynn Martin lynn.martin@aceville.co.uk ART DIRECTOR Vicky Taylor DESIGNERS Vicky Taylor, Ami Williams, Sarah Mayes, Clare Brasier PAPERCRAFTER KIT DESIGNER Lauren Doughty

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INSIDE THIS I UE Kit creations 11 PAPERCRAFTER SHOWCASE Designer Corinne Bradd goes to town with this issue's mini kits

21 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS Send your well-wishes and give your loved one a unique view

22 FUN, FESTIVE CARDS ‘N’ TAGS Get comfy tonight with Colette's must-make designs on your lap

24 MAGICAL MOTIFS

34 HONEYCOMB GLOBES 'Tis the season to join the retro trend and make our fab tissue paper decs

36 CELEBRATION MAKES We pal up with Sizzix to bring you lots of celebratory makes

gift confidence 42 GLORIOUS GIFTING IDEAS Jenny Pearce has concocted some fantastic ideas for the occasion

Make the most of the fab pop-out freebies and create classy cards

45 EMBELLISHED GIFT BOXES AND TAGS

26 SOPHISTICATED STAMPS

Recreate these inspiring looks and you're sure to wow your friends

You're bound to love our card ideas utilising the kit's exclusive stamps

dec the halls

56 CRAFTERS’ GUIDE TO GIFT-WRAPPING

18 ADVENT CALENDAR

Charlotte from One Stop Craft Shop gives us her expert advice

SAFETY NOTICE: This kit is not a toy. Due to small parts and plastic bag, PaperCrafter is not suitable for young children. Adult supervision is required when using scissors.

Make the most of your kit with our crafting countdown

more great makes

32 TISSUE TASSEL GARLAND

59 MAKE A WOODLAND WONDER

Add some festive cheer with a fun alternative to flower pom-poms

Crafter's Companion show us how to fashion a wonderful winter greeting

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techniques to try 48 CRAFT SCHOOL Corinne Bradd’s devised a special festive wreath to see in the season

57 ASK THE EXPERTS Our PaperCrafter panel offers great insights plus top tips and hints

chosen for you 6 TRENDS & TREATS See the best papercrafting picks and tricks of the month

16 CRAFT NOTES These festive goodies are top of our Christmas list

50 OUR FAVOURITE THINGS Take a walk in the country with our pick of woodland-inspired treats

66 SHOP TALK We talk to Sharon Langsdale, the face behind vintage-style firm Razzle Dazzle Rose

your PaperCrafter

29 COMING NEXT ISSUE Have a sneak peek of what's to come in the next issue of PaperCrafter

40 CRAFT AWARDS Cast your vote now and nominate your crafting favourites

52 SUBSCRIBE TODAY Get your copy of PaperCrafter delivered straight to your door today!

60 READER SURVEY Voice your opinion and let us in on your crafting secrets

COMING NEXT I UE…

61 GIVEAWAYS Flick here and see what crafty goodies you could win this issue

be inspired 31 GREAT ON PAPER Crafty author Christine Leech tells us why paper is cool for makers

51 WORD-UP

8 HAVE YOUR SAY

54 TIPS FOR A STRESSFREE CHRISTMAS

We see the latest makes and more from the PaperCrafter community

Enjoy our get ahead how-tos for the crafting season

Whip up stylish Christmas makes with the next issue of PaperCrafter and our beautiful festive-themed kits! As well as a stunning Studio Selection Paper Book, you'll also receive... • Christmas card kit • Mobile templates and garland pack • Super stickers and pricking guide ...plus so much more!

N D A CARD SENTIMENT?

Editor Ella tells us about her adventures in letterpress at a recent creative workshop

Our handy verses app can be downloaded from verseofthedayapp.com

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ON SALE 25TH oct 2013

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Trends

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OUR ROUND-UP OF THE LATEST CRAFT NEWS AND INSPIRATION

IN THE FRAME At PaperCrafter HQ we always end up oohing and ahhing over the Stampin' Up catalog, and this year didn't disappoint. It contains a vast range of materials for your stamping projects – be it card-making, gift-giving or decorating for the home. We love this display idea too... we may just have to pinch it. 0808 234 4765, stampinup.co.uk

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HIT THE NOTE A sweet addition to the mantelpiece, add a sprinkling of romance with a songbird or heart dec in a vintage Christmas carol design. Musical motifs are very now and just right for the Yuletide season. Watch out for next issue where our pack includes a free sheet of vintage-style music paper to play with. notonthehighstreet.com/remade

French-based company Sister's Guild have a bright range of festive treats, with wrapping ribbons and baubles amongst their kitsch Christmas accessories – the site is also perfect for last minute gifts. We especially love the bright fabric advent calendars. sistersguild.co.uk

CHECK OUT THE NEW CRAFTY CARRIERS FROM SCRAPBOOK MAGIC, IDEAL FOR ON-THE-GO CRAFTING. SCRAPBOOK MAGIC.CO.UK

MAKE YOUR MARK Recent release Simple Printmaking, by Elizabeth Harbour (£12.84, Stackpole Books) is ideal for those looking to create handmade gifts in time for Christmas. Learn printing techniques that can be adopted around the home and applied to a range of crafty projects. 020 7632 5400, octopusbooks.co.uk

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XMAS BK LIST PA P E R P I C K M E U P Fend off the winter blues and treat yourself to a piece of bespoke jewellery from paper artist Sarah Baker. Brightening up your wardrobe is guilt free too, as Sarah's designs are made from recycled paper. 0795 746 7903, sarah@scenicartlondon.co.uk

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UNDER WRAPS Wow a loved one with gifts from The Soap Kitchen this year! Make your own or choose from their handmade products, just don't forget to show them off in your finest papercrafted packaging. thesoapkitchen.co.uk

If you have a soft spot for pop-up, then you'll love these playful designs. A sheep wearing a scarf, a reindeer dangling baubles, a cheeky robin and a worm wearing a hat; what's so silly about that? squishnchips.com

We'll be keeping the little ones entertained come Christmas day with exciting new release Yellow Owl’s, Little Prints by Christine Schmindt (£14.99, Potter Craft). It's a great way to crafting with a little one.

A book of papers – yes please! We've got our eye on the Art Deco Creative Paper Book by Pepin Van Roojen (£9.99, Pepin Press) and can only imagine the lavish makes we're going to create. Gatsby, prepare to eat your heart out.

O U R P I N T E R E S T F AV E S

How stunning does this scene look? Oversized paper doves look very stylish. From thefablifeofahouse wife.wordpress.com

Festive bunting come advent calendar; this blue look is very cool. From snugonline.blogspot.ca

We think a mid-century Christmas looks particularly cosy. The decs are great! From patriotsofmars. blogspot.com

Follow our pin boards at pinterest.com/papercraftermag

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Create projects galore with Paper to Petal by Rebecca Thuss and Patrick Farrell (£16.99, Potter Craft). An inspiring book of 75 paper flower creations, a timeless motif in the history of paper crafts, there’s also an intro from crafting queen Martha Stewart. Fashion some truly spectacular buds to incorporate into your makes throughout the year.

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e knew we could rely on Niki Rowland to come up with something special using this kit, and she didn't disappoint! Featuring adorable chipboard pieces, three festive themed stamps and jovial seasonal patterned papers, this pack is the epitome of trendy yuletide style. Why not breathe some new life into your makes by making use of your PaperCrafter card kit tonight?

YOU WILL NEED: ❂ PaperCrafter kit ❂ Baker’s twine ❂ Green & blue ink pads

LOVE AND PEACE ➊ Trim 10.5cm x 16cm panel from the trees patterned paper and stick inside the red Christmas tree aperture card so the pattern shows through. ➋ Cut the large red bauble from the kit backing card and stick to the left side. Tie the gold ribbon into a bow and

BLUE FLAME

stick to the top of the large bauble. ➌ Add a small chipboard bauble to the bottom right of the large bauble, and a wooden robin to the left of the small bauble. Stamp ‘With love’ in green ink to the top right corner of the card.

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➊ Cut a piece of tan patterned paper to 10.5cm x 16cm and stick inside the blue candle aperture card so the pattern is on show. ➋ Stamp ‘Merry Christmas’ horizontally down the right side of the card in blue ink. ➌ Add a bauble chipboard shape to the middle of the candle just underneath the flame. Cut out the blue bird from the kit backing card and stick to the left of the candle.

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➊ Stamp musical notes onto the right side of the green card blank in green ink.

➋ Trim some red patterned paper to 7.5cm x 12.5cm and stick to the left side of the card. ➌ Cut out the red stitched ribbon motif and the musical notes border strip from the kit backing card. Trim

DOLE OF DOVES the red to the same width as the card (11.5cm) and stick across it. Add the musical notes border underneath it, trimmed to 10cm, and align with the right edge of the card. ➍ Affix the three Christmas Tree chipboard motifs onto the card and place the 'Noel’ chipboard sentiment underneath the Christmas trees.

➊ Cut a piece of red patterned paper 6 x 11.5cm and stick across the front of the tan card blank. ➋ Add a strip of trees from another patterned paper cut 5 x 11.5cm, so a red border shows above and below the trees.

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➌ Snip a piece of white lace to 10cm and stick underneath the patterned paper already stuck down. Add a piece of string where the lace meets the patterned paper. ➍ Stick two chipboard doves to the right hand side and in green ink, stamp ‘With love’ in the bottom left corner.

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MUSICAL TREE TAG

YOU WILL NEED: ❂ PaperCrafter kit ❂ Versamark watercolour pad ❂ White card ❂ Black Ink ❂ Double-sided tape ❂ Gold glitter ❂ Hole punch ❂ Adhesive glue ❂ Foam pads

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➊ Trim a triangle from blue paper and stamp music notes across the shape with black ink. Fix to a small tag. Snip a small plant pot shape from dark red paper and stick underneath the triangle. ➋ Cut out a star from white card, spray with adhesive glue and sprinkle with fine gold glitter. To finish, stick the star to the tag using a foam pad and pull the string through.

his issue we've really upped the ante for Christmas, and we're not talking turkey and mince pies. Simply, we can't wait for the chance to give the cards and tags that we've been making up! These designs are a great opportunity to combine your skills and produce incredible looking greetings and gifting essentials, using the PaperCrafter kit's delightful blanks, tags and exclusively designed stamps.

WITH LOVE TAG Glue blue paper to a small tag and stamp 'With Love' using black ink. Stick narrow double-sided tape down the edge of the blue paper, take the backing paper off and sprinkle with fine gold glitter. Pull a length of string through the tag.

TREE GREEN TAG ➊ Trim a strip of green card and stamp musical notes image using Versamark watercolour pad. Emboss with clear powder and fasten to the tag. Add a Christmas tree chipboard shape to the centre using foam pads and pull a length of string through.

PRETTY PINK TAG ➊ Stick a strip of pink tissue paper onto white card. Trim, leaving a small border and stamp ‘Merry Christmas’ in the centre using black ink. ➋ Affix the above to a long tan tag at an angle and colour the wooden birds with blue and green ink pads. To finish, glue a bird to either side of the message and pull some twine through. 26 PA P E R C R A F T E R

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' T IS THE SEASON ➊ Stick the brown patterned paper to white card. Trim, leaving a small border and secure to the left of a tan coloured blank. ➋ Stamp 'Merry Christmas' onto some white card and emboss with gold powder. Trim to a tag shape and mount onto red card. Staple the gold ribbon to the left of the tag and join to the bottom of the card using foam pads. Embellish with a wooden bird.

GOLDEN FLAME ➊ Stamp musical notes on pink tissue paper using black ink and leave to dry. Stick the panel behind the candle aperture and add gold ribbon to the top edge of the tissue paper. Add light pink tissue paper to the remaining section at the top.

BAUBLE BRIGHT ➊ Trim the green blank to a square and put to one side. Die-cut a scallop-edged square from white card. ➋ Ink a large pink circle using a circle aperture as a guide. Build up colour using a foam sponge, adding more colour to the outer edges. Ink a second circle behind the first, this time adding an office note circle to the first one, to prevent ink bleeding onto it.

➌ When the circles are completely dry, stamp 'With love' onto the centre of the pink circle using black ink. ➍ Spray adhesive glue to a spare piece of white paper and trim out two rectangles, stick one to each of the circles to create baubles. Wet them with glue and sprinkle with gold glitter. Above the pink bauble, draw a vertical row of black dots. To finish, fix this piece to the centre of the green blank.

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➋ Spray a small square of white paper with adhesive glue and sprinkle with fine gold glitter. Attach behind the flame and cover with an A6 panel of white card to neaten the inside.

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STANDING CANDLE ➊ Trim a 10cm square from white card and stick red and white patterned paper to the centre. Matt and layer the red card to the centre and add a chipboard candle to the centre using foam pads.

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➋ Take a 10cm x18cm piece of white card. With the card in a landscape position, score two vertical lines at 4cm and 8cm from the left edge. Fold at the scored lines and stick the completed candle part to the smaller section at the end.

➊ Take an A6 card and cover with red patterned paper. Matt and layer red card to the centre and put to one side. ➋ Die-cut six scallop-edged squares from various patterned papers and stamp 'With love' on the cream patterned paper, using black ink. Arrange on the card and fix in place using double-sided tape.

➌ Stamp 'Merry Christmas' onto cream patterned paper and clear emboss. Trim and mount onto red card. Matt and layer onto red patterned paper and secure to the front of the long panel of the card using foam pads to allow the easel card to stand.

➌ Stick the robin, Christmas tree and bauble chipboard shapes onto the card to complete, using foam pads.

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LOVELY FESTIVETHEMED DESIGNS Present your presents with confidence by taking inspiration from our gifting special and dec the halls in style with our decoration ideas – all using our fab festive mini kits! GOODIES GALORE As well as our kits, we'll also be offering some great giveaways. Pick up next issue to find out how you can be in with a chance to win a Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit plus loads of fantastic crafty gifts!

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