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MEET THE TEAM

EDITOR Ella Johnston

DEPUTY EDITOR Elaine Bennett

ED. ASSISTANT Jennifer Ward

EDITORIAL EDITOR Ella Johnston (01206) 505994 ella.johnston@aceville.co.uk DEPUTY EDITOR Elaine Bennett (01206) 505494 elaine.bennett@aceville.co.uk EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Jennifer Ward (01206) 505978 jennifer.ward@aceville.co.uk GROUP EDITOR Lynn Martin lynn.martin@aceville.co.uk ART DIRECTOR Ami Williams DESIGNERS Ami Williams, Sarah Mayes, Jen Kessel PAPERCRAFTER KIT DESIGNER Nicky O’ Byrne PAPER BOOK PAPERS © Rachel Hogarth

ADVERTISING GROUP ADVERTISING MANAGER Martin Lack (01206) 505940 martin.lack@aceville.co.uk ONLINE ADVERTISING Martin Lack martin.lack@aceville.co.uk ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Rebecca Reynolds (01206) 505942 rebecca.reynolds@aceville.co.uk

PHOTOGRAPHY CliQQ (01206) 855477, cliqq.co.uk

PUBLISHING PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Helen Tudor

CIRCULATION & SUBSCRIPTIONS SUBSCRIPTION ENQUIRIES 0844 815 0031 papercrafter@servicehelpline.co.uk OVERSEAS SUBSCRIPTIONS 44(0)1795 414666 PROMOTIONS MANAGER Andrea Dickson andrea.dickson@aceville.co.uk

INSIDE THIS I UE Kit creations 11 PAPERCRAFTER SHOWCASE

Deliver your pressies in style

Open your kit and start making tonight!

Create a wonderful hanging mobile to adorn your abode

47 EMBELLISHED BAGS Apply a range of top paper fold techniques to create stunning gifts

48 YEAR-ROUND GREETINGS Colette Smith’s contemporary designs are perfect for almost every occasion

Mandy Parker (01206) 505906

NEWSTRADE SALES Marketforce Sales 020 3148 3300 Published by Aceville Publications Ltd. 21/23 Phoenix Court, Hawkins Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8JY 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.

37 WINTER WALL ART

39 POP-UP BOX CARD Pull out all of the stops for your nearest and dearest with this greeting

super storage 51 STUNNING DISPLAY BOX

festive fun 19 WOODLAND WELCOMES Send peace and goodwill to your loved ones

ACCOUNTS

34 GORGEOUS GIFTS

Show off your trinkets in a pretty paper display that’s easy to make

55 MINI HAT BOX

20 CHRISTMAS TREE DESIGNS

These super sweet boxes are really lovely and perfect for crafty spaces

Learn four styles of tree design to create some fab festive motifs

59 TREASURE CHESTS

23 FESTIVE FAILSAFES Our Christmas extravaganza will get your card stash going

You'll be blown away by Susan Niner Janes' fantastic creations

MORE GREAT MAKES

29 CHRISTMAS PARTY

56 CHARMING SETTINGS

Get into the yuletide spirit with Katie Skilton's fun fancies for gatherings

Pep up your table with great woodland themed makes from Craft Asylum

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© ACEVILLE PUBLICATIONS (2001) LTD. No part of this publication may be reproduced for public display or commercial usage without the prior written permission of the copyright owner

CORINNE BRADD, PAPERCRAFTER DESIGNER

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"I’m feeling so inspired this year, and can’t get enough of this kit!”

JENNIFER WARD, EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

TECHNIQUES TO TRY 42 CRAFT SCHOOL Make timeless honeycomb decorations

52 CRAFTERS’ GUIDE TO BOX MAKING Give gift boxes with a professional look

53 ASK THE EXPERTS The experts talk anniversary cards, festive toppers and greetings for boys

CHOSEN FOR YOU

your PaperCrafter 8 HAVE YOUR SAY We see your latest makes and more

28 GIVEAWAYS £600+ worth of prizes to win

50 COMING NEXT ISSUE A peek of what's to come in issue 75

BE INSPIRED 33 CLEAR THE CLUTTER

6 TRENDS AND TREATS

Give your crafty space a spot of TLC

Catch up on the latest craft news

36 “MY TOP CHRISTMAS CRAFTING TIP IS...”

16 CRAFT NOTES Give your summer celebrations some sophisticated touche

38 OUR FAVOURITE THINGS

Your hints for a stress-free Xmas

40 LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS

Add sparkle with our crafty picks

We debunk card makes for men

46 CRAFTER’S COMPANION

58 “PAPER IS MY PASSION”

Try these products to give a professional look to your paper makes

Craft Asylum's Debi Potter tells us about her love for crafting

66 SHOP TALK

60 CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN

Tracey Dutton from Lavinia Stamps speaks to PaperCrafter

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Issue 75 promises a magical kit to get you in the festive mood, with illustrations from Rebecca Jones and Lydia Meiying, to give your makes that special designer look. Featuring fun reindeer and charming Chistmas motifs, it's a kit to be reckoned with! As well as your Studio Selection Paper Book filled with contemporary designs, you'll also receive: • Santa cone template • Kraft tags, glitter and twine • Mini gift boxes plus BONUS reindeer stamp

N D A CARD SENTIMENT? Our handy verses app can be downloaded from verseofthedayapp.com

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Trends

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OUR ROUND-UP OF JUICY CRAFT NEWS AND INSPIRATION

HOOT NEW RANGE If you loved the cute motifs in our woodland kit last issue, the new Woodland Creature dies by Debi Potter for Sizzix will be right up your street. With lovable creatures from friendly foxes to on-trend owls, this versatile collection is great for all members of the family.

Purchase yours from Hobbycraft stores and download free project sheets at 0330 026 1400, hobbycraft.co.uk/sizzix

Visit papercrafter magazine.co.uk for these projects

STEAL THE SHOW The day's nearing for The Big Stamp and Scrapbooking Show to hit Alexandra Palace on 20th and 21st September 2014, and we really can't wait. The papercraft exhibition will bring all the latest in trends and demos so you'll never miss a trick. Book your tickets now! 01536 481778, bssbs.co.uk

OF THE PRESENT Before you begin your Christmas wrapping, treat yourself to a lesson from gift and card making specialist Jane Means over on the Papercrafter blog. Together with Jane, 3M Scotch have put together some great step-by-step guides using their handy magic tape. Hop to papercraftermagazine.co.uk to see more pronto!

Diy date

virgo crafts has a brand new website with a stylish new look! place your next order at 01477 532225, virgocrafts.co.uk LET’S GO FLY A KITE

School's out and what better way to entertain the kids than with a kite-making session? All you need is paper, kebab skewers, ribbon and tape — but if you go shop bought, opt for a traditional fabric one. 0208 746 2473, dotcomgiftshop.com

Boredom buster!

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winter wishlist WA S H I W O N D E R Update your washi stash with a splash of colour.

The handy Japanese material is helpful for giving your gifts a contemporary twist and can be cut to create unique toppers. Washi Tape from £2.50, 01760 337333, petraboase.com

Check out the range of adhesives at Glues Direct. They include glitter glues and glow in the dark! 01428 656585, gluesdirect.co.uk

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ALL WRAPPED UP We love the bright patterns designed by Silkie from Rosehip, which are available in doublesided wraps, cards, tags and other sunny forms of stationery. Little Dolly Wotsit Gift Wrap, £1.70 per sheet, 0117 971 0340, rosehipcards.co.uk

View the range of decopatch kits and animals available at doveridgecraftsandgifts.co.uk

C E L E B R AT I N G B R I TA I N Containing more than 70 years of quintessential British classics, this postcard set by Penguin comes with 100 designs celebrating the most iconic of book jackets.

Perfect for literature fans, why not incorporate them into your own greetings? 020 7091 3119, iwmshop.org.uk OUR

Make origami lamps for summer in your favourite papers. From gatheringbeauty.com

Browse the fab collection of craft products and parchment papers at 01983 527525, wightcat.com

I N T E R E S T F AV E S

This bright craft idea is perfect for summer parties. From icandyparties.com

Party horns just got a little bit couture. Try making them yourself! From ohhappyday.com

Follow our pin boards at pinterest.com/papercraftermag

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These gingerbread foam stickers are bang on the money this year. £2.99 for pack of 120. 0844 576 8922, bakerross.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS TREE DESIGNS ......................................................................

FOUR FUN CARDS TO CRAFT AND SEND ......................................................................

YOU WILL NEED: ❂ PaperCrafter kit ❂ PaperCrafter Studio Selection Paper Book ❂ Card, white ❂ Embroidery thread ❂ Foam pads

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ave fun using concertinas, origami, paper tearing and layering to make these four greetings by new PaperCrafter designer Kim Birtwistle. The easy-to-follow designs make the most of all the elements in your kit, including the patterned blanks, festive papers and pop-out motifs. Why not enter a photo of your finished makes into our monthly Craft Challenge? Simply visit our Facebook page to join in the fun at facebook.com/papercraftermag – if you win you'll receive a fab goodie bag!

➌ Slice lengths of tissue paper to the following measurements: 3cm, 4cm, 5cm, 6cm and 7cm. Pleat each length as if making a fan.

FANCY FANNING ➊ Mount a 9cm x 13.5cm rectangle of snowflake patterned paper onto a slightly larger panel of white card.

➎ Use a foam pad to fix the heart centrally under the Christmas tree strip.

Fit the folded strips inside one another, with the largest on the bottom and the smallest on the top.

➋ Add 2cm wide strips of tissue paper to the top and bottom of the patterned paper. Stick a second length of Christmas tree paper to either end.

➏ Cut out a narrow triangle from spare card. Carefully glue the stacked tissue paper layers onto the card then fix this under the star motif with a length of double-sided tape.

➋ Attach the third star-adorned motif in front of both trees, using a double layer of foam pads along the left edge.

TREE LAYERS ➊ Cut out three geometric trees.

Glue one tree onto the blank and attach the second tree in front and slightly to the right, using foam pads.

➌ Finish by cutting out a 'Greetings' sentiment and fixing this with foam pads so it overlaps the trees as shown.

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➍ Fold each pleated strip in half. Cut out a heart from the tissue paper. Mount it onto spare card and trim to size.

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ORIGAMI TRIANGLES ➊ Cut two squares from festive patterned paper measuring 5cm and 7.6cm. Create two squares from a different patterned sheet measuring 3.8cm and 6.4cm. ➋ Take the largest square and, with the pattern facing up, fold it in half. Open it out and and fold in half again the other way. With the pattern side down, fold the paper diagonally to create a triangle. Open it out and repeat the other way. ➌ Pinch two opposite corners together and inwards to create a 3D triangle. Flatten this shape and

fold one edge inwards to meet the centre fold. Repeat on the other side to make the first tree layer.

Repeat these folds on each of the remaining squares. ➍ Cut a rectangle of snowflake patterned paper to 10cm x 15cm.

Stick this to a silver blank. Using white embroidery thread embellish this panel with a hand-sewn border. ➎ Glue the smallest triangle towards the top of the blank. Slide the slightly larger triangle inside the top one and glue in position. Repeat this until all four shapes are attached. ➏ Using foam pads attach a 'Peace' sentiment under the tree and a pop-out star above.

SNOWY BRANCHES ➊ Take a sheet of snowflake patterned paper and roughly tear two 2cm x 11cm lengths of paper from it. Fix these to the bottom of a forest patterned blank. ➋ Select two more Christmas papers and start to build up a 10.5cm tall tree motif by tearing a series of triangles and layering them, starting from the base.

8.5cm x 14cm rectangular aperture from the centre and secure to the blank with double-sided tape. ➎ Pop out a star motif and fold it so each point is creased through the middle. Make additional creases from where each pair of points meet to the centre. Push the centre forward to create a 3D effect. Affix this to the card with a foam pad in the centre and a dab of glue under each point so it overlaps the frame.

➌ Once the layers are glued down, cut out two small trees and position them alongside the main tree as shown. ➍ Cut out a white card rectangle the same size as the blank. Trim an

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YOU WILL NEED: ❂ PaperCrafter kit ❂ PaperCrafter Studio Selection Paper Book ❂ Card, white, yellow, blue ❂ Organza ribbon, red, white ❂ Gems, red, silver, gold ❂ Embossing powder, heat tool and ink ❂ Silver eyelets ❂ Double-sided tape ❂ Foam pads ❂ Piercing tool

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f you’ve resolved to start your makes in good time this year, Tracey Daykin-Jones has crafted a range of spectacular cards to get you in the spirit of things. Whatever your crafting style, we know you’ll be inspired by the range of techniques and eclectic designs possible with your creative PaperCrafter kit this issue. So grab yourself a cuppa, get your stash ready and have yourself a jolly good time. We know we will!

THREE TREES

SNOWFLAKE GATEFOLD

➊ Cut a 9cm circle from blue card and stick two die-cut trees onto the card at slightly different heights. Take a third motif and punch two small holes above the pot. Tie a small length of red organza ribbon through and knot.

➊ Create a 13cm square gatefold blank from white card. Cover the front two panels with 6.5cm x 13cm pieces of white patterned paper.

➋ Glue gold gems to the star at the top of the third tree. Add this section to the centre of the circle with foam pads. ➌ Cut an 11cm circle of card and cover with snowflake patterned paper. Fold in half. On the reverse of the folded circle, trim a 0.5cm straight line from the edge adjacent to the folded line, so the card stands securely. Affix the completed blue section to the front of the folded card.

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Stick pink die-cut letters to the inside centre of the card to spell out LOVE, as pictured. ➋ Cut a 10.5cm circle of blue card and stick a die-cut snowflake to the centre. Embellish with tiny silver gems and stick the finished disc to the left panel of the card.

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Get your guests in the mood for prancing with this reindeer garland. £6.50, 0845 450 3937, berryred.co.uk

Kickstart your cards with a shimmery palette. Gold & Silver Craft Activity Pack, £6.99, 0844 576 8922, bakerross.co.uk

Stock up on the glitter and glues in time for Christmas.

Hi-tack Glitter Glue, £2.40 for 120ml, Glitter, £2.80 for 50ml, 01453 883581, crafts@stockistenquiries.co.uk

Choose from a selection of pretty gems. Coloured Gem Self Adhesive Strips, £2.99 for 36, 0844 576 8922, bakerross.co.uk

Use a luxurious frame to create a regal feel. 12" x 12" Die Cut Frame Mirror Board, £7 for pack of 24, 09056 480480, createandcraft.tv

OUR FAVOURITE THINGS IT'S EITHER SHIMMER HARD OR SHIMMY OFF HOME THIS CHRISTMAS

Leave your friends starry-eyed this yuletide. Tim Holtz Idea-ology Mirrored Stars, £5.99 for pack of 24, 01708 732531, thatscrafty.co.uk

Opt for a glittery ribbon in a pop of blue. Berisfords Essentials Ribbon, 70p per metre, berisfords@stockist enquiries.co.uk

Embellish your projects with an opulent gold accent. Studio Calico Gold Paper Doilies, £3.95 for six, craftie-charlie.co.uk

A sprinkling of these makes for classy cards.

Free Spirit Say It In Crystals Adhesive Gems. £1.81, 0866 273 8653, stuff4scrapbooking.com

Give your crafts the luxe look. Club Green Glitter Silver Hearts, £1.75 for pack of 12, 01782 639733, thehandcraftedcardcompany.co.uk 38 PA P E R C R A F T E R

Perfect for lovers of vintage, these gilding flakes will infuse old-fashioned charm. £4.85 for 200ml, 023 8088 9245, monochromecrafts.co.uk

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YOU WILL NEED: ❂ PaperCrafter kit ❂ PaperCrafter Studio Selection Paper Book ❂ Gems, clear ❂ Ribbon, navy ❂ Card, white, aqua, navy ❂ Buttons, blue, plum, aqua ❂ Fine liner, black ❂ Adhesives

LOVE HEART ➊ Create a white 12.5cm x 15cm blank. Cover the bottom with a 4.5cm x 15cm section of aqua cross patterned paper.

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his issue's kit is packed with fab illustrations and motifs that look great on a range of projects. We're particularly fond of the bright, colourful patterns by Jessica Hogarth featured in our Paper Book, which are just the ticket for contemporary makes. Here, Colette Smith has teamed these papers with our pop-out shapes to create four stylish cards that will brighten your recipient's day.

➋ Cut out the pink and navy triangle section from the vertical stripes paper, attach to the blank so it is in line with the top of the aqua cross patterned paper. Snip out the aqua and navy scallop strips from the horizontal striped paper, stick the scallops above the triangle section and the navy strip below. ➌ Cut a heart from navy card so it measures approximately 4cm x 5.5cm. Snip round a smaller one in white card, another in aqua cross

paper and a tiny heart from the rectangles paper. Matt and layer each heart and adhere to the left of the blank over the scallop border. ➍ Arrange the ‘Love’ letters in the top section of the blank, so that they overlap slightly, stick down and finish with a gem in the smallest heart.

CITYSCAPE ➊ Create a top-fold 10.5cm x 15cm aqua blank. Attach a 4cm x 48

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10.5cm piece of triangle paper to the bottom. ➋ Cut out five of the rectangles from the cityscape patterned paper, trim so they are different heights and adhere to the blank above the patterned piece, making sure the two end buildings go off the edge of the blank. Trim any excess. Cut a small circle from a yellow section of paper and three clouds from a white and pink area. Stick to the top of the blank above the ‘skyscrapers’. ➌ Draw and cut out ‘Hi!’ in navy card, mount onto white card and trim, keeping the sides at an angle.

Affix to the lower right corner. Attach a length of navy ribbon over the paper join to cover the bottom of the ‘skyscrapers’. Finish with three gems to the left of the ribbon and two on the clouds.

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TIP: When writing your own wording, such as with the ‘Superstar’ card, write it first in pencil on the pre-cut strip of card, when you are happy, go over in fine liner, allow the ink to dry then rub out the pencil marks; you can then attach the strip

HOME SCENE ➊ Trim the grey blank to 11.5cm square. Cut scallops along the top of a 7.5cm x 11.5cm panel of the aqua sky paper as shown. With the fold at the top, adhere to the blank, 4cm from the bottom.

SUPERSTAR! ➊ Trim the plum blank to A6 and with the fold at the top, cover the bottom with a 2.5cm deep strip of white card. ➋ Cut out the star section from the Christmas borders paper and stick above the white card. Wrap and tie navy ribbon around the join, with the knot at the right. ➌ Pop out the stars and layer so that you have a large, medium and small star. Glue a button in the centre of each; adhere to the left of the blank, with the point of one star overlapping the ribbon.

➋ Pop out the row of houses, turn over so the white side is facing.

Cut a strip of the olive rectangle and navy stripe section from the vertical stripes paper. Attach to the border below the houses. Adhere to the blank 2.5cm from the bottom and trim the border so it overlaps the sides of the blank by 0.5cm.

➍ Write ‘Superstar’ in the bottom right corner with black fine liner.

➌ Select the ‘Home’ letters from the die-cut sheet and use them as a stencil to create the letters in the aqua sky paper. Fix the letters to the bottom right corner. Snip a door and windows from navy parts of the patterned paper and adhere to one house. Finish with three gems on the border and two above the buildings.

SHOPPING LIST ..............................

Gems, bunnyzoescrafts.com Circle punch, buttons, 01293 863576, craftsulove.co.uk Ribbon, theribbonroom.co.uk

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B E P R E PA R E D W I T H W I N T E R Y M A G I C We know it's still summer, but by the time you get your hands on next issue, it will be time to start making your Christmas cards. Over the next three issues we'll ensure you're prepared and have a stash of greetings and decorations for when the festivities commence. You'll love the first of our festive packs. From amazing trees to adorable doves, this issue's motifs by Nicky O'Byrne look fab on greetings and more – as you'll find out.

MORE THAN CHRISTMAS Don't despair if you can't face Christmas makes just yet, as we've also packed the issue with lots of summer into autumn pop-out shapes and paper designs, plus a wealth of super all-year-round projects.

We've also got top tips for you on clearing the clutter to create a clean crafty space and on crafting for men.

Don't miss out on all this and more, pick up your pack of papercrafting perfection on 15 August.