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FOOTBALL FAN My son recently turned seven and every year I make him a special birthday card. As he is a huge Chelsea fan, I knew a r e d Rea footie-themed card CATHY would go down well! CLOWES I found a stamp I really liked but I had never tried stamping before and I wanted it to go right — so I practised until I felt ready. Then, I die cut some bunting and used a football embossing folder to add further detail. The final result in my son’s words, is ‘super cool’ and he told me he will keep it forever. This card would be perfect for so many young boys! We love how well you stuck to the theme, Cathy.
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I’ve been making cards for four years now and my husband often helps me craft. He loves r e Read getting involved in ELLEN the messy techniques, BELL such as stamping and painting, and that’s what it’s all about — turning a mess into a masterpiece! I believe the passion for papercrafting runs in the family too, as my auntie from Scotland enjoys it and sends me products she thinks I might like. Recently, my husband and I started a Facebook group showcasing our handmade cards — it’s going really well and we have a good following!
My newly married cousin and her husband bought their first home recently, so I decided to create a r e d a Re thoughtful greeting to SHABNEEZ wish them well. I had so KHANmuch fun embellishing MUZTAR it with bird motifs and using ink to outline the clouds. They were really impressed! What a lovely idea, Shabneez. The finish looks very professional.
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There’s nothing I enjoy more than settling down with my crafty stash and seeing what exciting r Reade projects I can come up CHARLOTTE with! I also love a bargain, PAULS from anything colourful and unique to cute animal designs. This greeting was an experiment as I usually stick to bright and elegant colours — however, I’m thrilled with the outcome. Flowers, fairies and bears will always be my favourite motifs though!
We love how well you have co-ordinated this greeting, Charlotte!
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H A V E YO U R S A Y WE ASKED WHO YOU MOST ENJOY CRAFTING WITH... MARY MORTIBOYS A very good friend, so we can get together for a ‘crafternoon’ and bounce ideas off of each other JANE WILLIS I love to craft with my eldest granddaughter who is now six. She’s been a keen crafter ever since her tiny hands could hold a rubber stamp MELONIE PICKERING I quite enjoy crafting alone so I can really concentrate
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NATHALIE HARDY Sometimes my husband joins me, or my cat can be pretty good crafting company! JASMINE HARUN Me and my two growing daughters. We exchange ideas and use it as a stress relieving activity
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BUNTING Set the party scene with this vibrant garland made with the Cricut Explore
Shopping List Cricut Explore, £249.99, 0330 026 1400, hobbycraft.co.uk Explore the full range at uk.cricut.com
Get the Cricut Explore for £249.99 2 From the images, select ‘Blue Tag #M43688’, ‘Flag #M450B5’, ‘Flag #M4731A’ and ‘Lattice #M46E4F’. Insert them onto the canvas.
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his gorgeous paper bunting is perfect for styling up a summer party. Create the intricate cut-out shapes using the Cricut Explore electronic cutting machine and its free online software, Design Space. It’s never been so quick and easy to precisely cut projects at home. Plus, there’s now a Design Space App, meaning you can create from your iPad, connect to the Explore with a Wireless Bluetooth Adapter and craft on the go!
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Craft essentials (see p92) Cricut Explore Cricut Design Space software Cricut Tool Set Hole punch Twine Ribbon
1 Connect the Cricut Explore to a computer, log on to your Design Space account and open a blank canvas. Select ‘Cartridges’ from the ‘Insert image’ menu, then search for and select ‘Something to celebrate’.
3 Resize the images as required. Our bunting was sized at 11.5cm x 16.5cm. Cut the image from cardstock as directed by the cutting mat colour on the cutting screens. 4 Use a hole punch to create hanging holes if necessary. Thread the flags onto twine, then tie ribbon knots in between each bunting piece.
USE THE SCRAPER TOOL TO APPLY THE CARDSTOCK TO THE CUTTING MAT TO ENSURE GOOD CONTACT AND NO AIR BUBBLES
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You will need Craft essentials (see p92) Online template from papercraftermagazine.co.uk ProMarkers: blue, green, pink, grey
1 Download the chameleon template from our website and print onto a 21cm x 30cm piece of white card. Trim the card to measure 7.5cm in height, making sure the creature is centred. 2 Colour in the chameleon and sentiment with blue, green and grey
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marker pens and use pink for the tongue. 3 Score the card vertically at 10cm and 20cm and fold to create a zigzag shape, ensuring the body of the chameleon appears on the first section.
Shopping List Letraset ProMarkers, £1.99 each, 01444 247644, theglitterpot.co.uk
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ALL THAT GLITTErS Designer Jenny Pearce tries out this sparkly new craft range
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aisercraft has spoiled us recently with all the fantastic new collections it’s released, but one of our very favourites is the All That Glitters range. The beautiful designs are full of soft, feminine colours, beautiful florals, butterflies and that all-essential sparkle. The collection consists of an array of patterned papers, as well as stamps, stickers, die-cut elements and journal cards. Here, expert designer Jenny Pearce takes them for a spin and finds out what you can do with these soon-to-be-in-your-stash goodies.
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I was really inspired by the All That Glitters collection, and I think it shows in the projects I’ve created from it. The stunning paper designs and die-cuts are perfect for pretty, feminine makes and the ornate frames add a lovely finishing touch to cards. The range is great for greetings, but also works brilliantly for scrapbook layouts and home décor items like my clock. I found the movement (£5) and hands (£1.89) at fredaldous.co.uk – I never knew making a clock was so easy! Pair your papers with Kaisercraft’s complementary stamps for a professional, cohesive look. I hope you’ll love crafting with this collection as much as I did.
You will need Craft essentials (see p92) Kaisercraft All That Glitters collection Velcro dots Clock movement Clock hands Punches: hole, flower, doily lace border Glitter glue Ink pad: black Mountboard Watercolour paints
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CUSTOM CLOCK 1 Stick Shine paper to mountboard and cut around the edge of the circle on the design. When you reach the areas where the flowers are overlapping, use a compass to complete the circle and continue cutting out. 2 Punch a hole in the circle’s centre, large enough for a clock movement to fit through. Decorate the face with flower bunches from the Collectables pack at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions. Add butterflies to embellish and stick ‘Beautiful’ where shown. 3 Punch eight small flowers from the pink side of Gloss paper. Position these around the clock to fill in the remaining numbers. Apply glitter glue to all the floral elements, then leave to dry. 4 Cut out a butterfly from the papers, punch a hole in the centre and stick to the middle of the clock. Insert a clock movement from the reverse of the face following the manufacturer’s instructions, then attach the hands.
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add two to the ‘Hello darling’ frame. Punch two lengths of decorative border from the bright pink side of Dazzle and glue where shown on the flaps. 8 Cover the middle panel with floral Glow paper. Cut an 8cm wide strip of bright pink Gloss paper and stick towards the right of the floral paper. Add a frame to a ‘Create your own sunshine’ sentiment and stick a third of the way up the pink panel. 9 Cut out two butterflies from the papers and position around the pink frame. Stick the remaining two stamped ones above and below as shown, then add glitter glue to the larger ones. Fix the card closed with Velcro dots under the overlapping flowers and the ‘Life is beautiful’ sentiment.
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL 1 Create an off-centre gate-fold blank by scoring vertically at 10cm on a 21cm x 30cm landscape piece of white card. Fold in, then score and fold the other side of the card to meet this point. 2 Cover the left side of the card’s front with the pale pink side of Dazzle paper, positioning the flowers at the top left corner. Add the bright reverse of the paper to the right-hand panel. Line the inside of both flaps with pale pink. 3 On the front of the card, add a strip of the paper’s dotty section along the pale pink opening edge. Mount a ‘Dream big’ sentiment onto the bright pink side of Dazzle paper and add to the left-hand panel of the blank
4 Tuck two lengths of ribbon behind the top of the sentiment, then attach a bow to the top. Add large flowers to the bottom right with foam pads, so they slightly overlap the opening. Apply glitter glue to all the flowers. 5 On the right side of the card, attach ‘Sweet’ and ‘Life is beautiful’ sentiments and an arrow, ensuring they overlap the opening. Stick two lengths of ribbon down the right-hand edge. 6 For the inside of the card, stamp ‘Hello darling’ in black ink onto spare white card. Cut into a circle and stick to the top of the left-hand flap. Add a circular frame and a ‘Smile’ embellishment. 7 Stamp four black butterflies on white card, then colour with pink watercolour paint. Cut them out and
DON’T USE FOAM PADS FOR THE PIECES INSIDE THE CARD AS THEY WILL PREVENT IT FROM CLOSING PROPERLY
Shopping List YOU CAN FIND THE FABULOUS ALL THAT GLITTERS RANGE AT MERLY IMPRESSIONS
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ut away the paints – all you’ll need to create the gorgeous colour effects on these cards is Artiste Markers, a brush and a little water. Multi-hued backgrounds instantly add interest to greetings and the bright colours used here help to create a contemporary feel. In this handy masterclass, Keren Baker shows you how you can use marker pens to form amazing inky effects.
You will need Craft essentials (see p92) Artiste Dual Tip Brush Markers Stamp sets: Gift Card It, Kaboom, Textures Journal Jottings Dies: Simple Sprig, Kaboom Ink pads: watermark, pink, orange, yellow, blue, green, black Embossing powder: white Heat tool Paintbrush
IF YOU WANT REALLY VIBRANT HUES, USE WATERCOLOUR PAPER – THE COLOUR WILL SIT ON THE SURFACE RATHER THAN SINKING IN
Shopping List Artiste Dual Tip Brush Markers, £14.95, docrafts.com Gift Card It stamps, £15.95, Kaboom stamps, £9.95, Simple Sprig dies, £6.75, Kaboom dies, £4.39, 02892 586349, waltzingmousestamps.com Textures Journal Jottings Stamps, £4.99, 01388 663251, crafterscompanion.co.uk
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KABOOM 1 Create a 9.5cm x 20.5cm white blank and cover with green cardstock. Cut a slightly smaller piece of white card and stamp stars down one edge in watermark ink. Sprinkle white embossing powder on top and heat. 2 Scribble some marker onto an acrylic block or palette, add a little water, and paint the watered-down colour over the stars. Paint a thin layer, leave to dry slightly and then add
more colour to other parts to create a mottled effect. 3 Repeat with orange, blue, yellow and green, blending slightly where the colours meet. Leave to dry and then adhere to the card. Die cut and stamp the word ‘Kaboom’ and a dotted circle image onto card using bright hues. 4 Cut out a strip of yellow striped paper and add to the card at an angle. Stick the circle and ‘Kaboom’ over the top to finish.
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masterclass stick a strip of pink spotted paper to the bottom. 4 Add the patterned paper onto the blank at a slight angle, then place the white piece over the top in a straight position. Trim pink and white banners from paper and stamp ‘With love’ on the white one. 5 Layer the elements and position onto the card using 3D foam pads for some of them. Splatter some marker colour across the card.
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WITH LOVE 1 Form an 11.5cm x 18cm blank from white cardstock, then cut a slightly smaller rectangle of white card. Using markers and the same technique as before, add pink and orange colour along the side and bottom of the card.
2 Stamp various elements from the Textures set over the colour using watermark ink. Sprinkle over white embossing powder and heat to set. 3 Stamp other elements from the set onto card and cut out. Trim a rectangle of orange patterned paper, slightly smaller than the blank, and
1 Create a 14.5cm square white blank, then cut a slightly smaller piece of white cardstock. Using the same technique as before, add pink, green and orange colour to diagonal corners of the card. Leave to dry, then adhere to the blank. 2 Stick a piece of pink striped paper across the centre of the blank, and a dotted one to the right as shown. Follow the step-by-steps (below) to create a focal panel. Stamp a sentiment on one side in green, then adhere to the blank.
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A GIFT FOR LIFE Discover how scrapbooking can be more than just a hobby
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o matter their age or interests, it’s not always easy to know what gifts to make for our loved ones to celebrate those special occasions. Whether scrapping is already your favourite pastime or you’re simply searching for a new idea, there’s no denying that an album filled with memories can touch the hearts of many. So why not use your crafty talent to create a gift that might not be at the top of their wish list, but is certain to become a favourite in an instant?
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DOS AND DON’TS Although images make up most of a scrapbook, captions, quotes and reflective sentiments are equally important. It’s a great opportunity to add thoughts and feelings to each page. Choose photos you know the recipient will like. Of course it’s amusing to sneak a few funny shots in, but when they look back at this gift in twenty years time, they’ll especially enjoy images that capture their beauty. Plan before you start sticking. Organising the structure of your scrapbook will help ensure you are happy with the final result. Try placing each image and embellishment on the page until the layout is to your liking, then glue. 78
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As tempting as it is to use original photographs, wedding and holiday snaps are precious and usually one-of-a-kind, so it’s wise to make copies. Try not to go overboard with embellishments. Too much can distract from what’s key — the photos and sentiments. Also, over time gems and motifs may come unstuck, leaving unattractive glue marks behind. Sometimes, less is more. Resist cutting your images into intricate shapes. The outcome may look a little messy and you risk snipping off significant elements that add to the story!
Blade Rubber stamps, from £2.50, 020 7831 4123, bladerubberstamps.co.uk
Jungle Fever Large Feathers Landscape Scrapbook, £12.50, paper chase.co.uk
First Edition Paper Flowers 8” x 8” Papers, £9.99, 01635 860900, themulberrybush.com
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BE INSPIRED EDITORIAL ASSISTANT SAMANTHA EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE SCRAPBOOKING SUCCESS... In 2010, I celebrated my 18th birthday and I must admit, I was pretty spoilt! Of course I was grateful for all my lovely gifts, but my most treasured is the scrapbook my best friend Sarah made for me. Now, six years on from when I first set eyes on the good, bad and truly embarrassing photographs, I still feel touched at how much thought and effort she put into my present. Here, I show you how Sarah structured the book to tell the story of our friendship, in hope that it will inspire you to create a gift that money can’t buy!
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THINK ABOUT HOW YOU MET Sarah and I were lucky enough to be placed in the same form group at our school, and within a few months, we’d already labelled ourselves best friends!
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It may sound obvious, but start from the beginning. Relive the tale of how you first met with heartwarming photographs and how you recall the encounter.
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CAPTURE A FUNNY MOMENT On the way home from a school trip, the mini bus broke down and left my entire class stranded! We left the panicking to the teachers and instead, played games in a field and took photos in the glorious sunshine. We were rescued by the AA and all found it hilarious!
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Think of a time you and your friend spent together that you still laugh about to this day.
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REMINISCE OVER A SPECIAL DAY After six years side-by-side, our prom night marked the last day Sarah and I would spend together as high school students, before we went our separate ways. We spent most of the time hugging and promising we’d remain friends forever!
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Have either of you got married or travelled together? An event where lots of photos were taken makes it easier for you, and is surely worth documenting.
SUM UP YOUR JOURNEY I love this page. With a then and now photograph, a reference to our adorable childhood nicknames and a simple ‘I love you’, Sarah has shown how far we have come, how much we have changed and how nothing has altered our friendship.
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It’s always worthwhile to end your scrapbook on a positive note or with a loving message. papercraftermagazine.co.uk
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