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DO EVErYTHING The Tool It All is the latest must-have gadget from Zutter. This fabulous 9-in-1 tool features interchangeable tips at both ends, including a stiff bristle brush for helping to clear debris from dies and a mini brayer for applying even pressure when sticking. Other tips include a paper-piercer, assorted embossing tips, metal spatula and scalpel blades. Replacement brushes and a larger brayer are available as optional accessories. All of this is just £13.99, available from Craft Obsessions. Call 01202 814061 or visit craftobsessions.co.uk

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Tea party We can’t get enough of the beautiful Alice in Wonderland range of paper partyware from Luck & Luck. It includes cute cake stands, napkins, decorations, plates, place settings and more – all featuring Lewis Carroll-inspired designs and vintage-style florals. Prices start at £1, 01752 881930, luckandluck.co.uk

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THE STITCHING, SEWING & HOBBYCRAFTS SHOW (10TH-12TH SEPTEMBER) This jam-packed event is returning to EventCity, Manchester for three days of workshops, demos and crafty shopping opportunities. Tickets £8 in advance, 01425 272711, ichfevents.co.uk WEALD OF KENT CRAFT & DESIGN SHOW (11TH-13TH SEPTEMBER) Head to Penshurst Place near Tonbridge and enjoy workshops on paper making,

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Sometimes you need to create something to get a smile on someone’s face, and these stamps are perfect. The Candi Bean clear stamp designs featuring the adorable Abbi, Penny and their friends, make great focal motifs for greetings cards. The illustrations are ideal for colouring in, so grab your pens and go. £4 each, 01284 701101, keeponcrafting.co.uk

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drawing, ceramics and more. Tickets £6 in advance, 01425 272711, ichfevents.co.uk BIG STAMP & SCRAPBOOKING SHOW (19TH-20TH SEPTEMBER) BSSBS will be at Alexandra Palace with lots of bargains from your favourite craft brands and inspirational demos from the experts. Tickets £5 in advance, 01536 481778, bssbs.co.uk

CrAFT rETrEAT If you’re looking to book a holiday this year, why not take a trip to Aberdeen? The Papeterie’s September 2015 Craft Retreat is a great opportunity to have a relaxing weekend of crafty goodness! Each day will be packed full of crafty classes from expert tutors, including the fabulous Ken Oliver. Food, refreshments and transfers are also included. Prices start at £75 for a day, 01224 802486, thepapeterie.com papercraftermagazine.co.uk

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Simple storage These sophisticated bags are made from paper but wash like fabric and feel like leather. Uashmama Paper Bags offer an innovative and stylish new storage solution. The paper is stretched and tanned, making it resilient and flexible. From £5, 01300 320657, velvet-dash.com

LEArN AT HOME The great thing about online courses is that you can take part wherever you are. The five-week PaperLove e-course by book artist Rachel Hazell focuses on all kinds of paper art, including origami, collage and even book binding. You’ll receive step-by-step instructions from the talented Rachel for over 20 paper projects. The next e-course starts on 5th October 2015. To find out more and register to take part, visit rachelhazell.com or see our interview with Rachel next issue. PaperCrafter readers can receive a £50 discount using code papercrafter2015, valid until 5th October.

£50 off! OVEr THE rAINBOW Why not turn your crafty hands to something a little different? The Soap Kitchen has just introduced an exciting new product to their range. Zenicolor 5 is a brand new colouring system specifically for melt and pour soaps and is exclusive to The Soap Kitchen in the UK. It’s simple and easy to use with a downloadable app enabling ease of use for a variety of colour mixing choices. This non-bleed colouring paste maintains complete transparency and eradicates problems caused by other colouring methods. 01237 420872, soapkitchen.co.uk

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This issue, we have a special treat for those who love embossing. Five lucky winners can enjoy ten beautiful embossing folders each, courtesy of Tattered Lace (tatteredlace.co.uk). You’ll be spoilt for choice with this bundle, worth more than £64! Win yours today by entering online.

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The lovely team at iflorist (iflorist.co.uk) is offering four readers the chance to win a beautiful bouquet, worth more than £29! Enough to make your mouth water, the Bakewell Tart arrangement boasts gorgeous pink roses, pinkedged gerberas, and dainty white daisies for a real taste of summer. Win today by entering at our website! Enjoy £5 off your next purchase at iflorist.co.uk using code PAPERCRAFT5

Every crafter needs a Fiskars (fiskars.com) Rotary Cutter nearby! It features a titanium coated blade for extra durability, a soft grip handle for comfort and the ability to cut through multiple layers and materials with precision and ease. There’s two to win, worth nearly £50! Enter at papercraftermagazine.co.uk

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Usborne’s (usborne.com) latest title Origami is ideal for introducing children to the wonderful world of papercrafting, or for a beginner in need of inspiration. The tear-out pad contains 100 sheets of beautiful patterns, along with easy-to-follow instructions on making five stunning designs! There’s five up for grabs, win today by entering at our website.

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isney’s Frozen captured the hearts of children and adults all around the world, so it’s no wonder that the 2013 film is still a firm family favourite. The Range has launched an extensive and incredible papercraft collection and we’d like to celebrate that with a notto-be-missed giveaway, offering you the chance to win one of ten bundles worth more than £50 each! Including delights such as papers, stamps, toppers, ribbon and more, these sets are ideal for crafting with the kids. So don’t hold your creativity back... let it go!

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EXPLOrE AIr Use the Cricut Explore Air and Design Space software to create beautiful papercraft projaects

WIN mE! SEE p78

WHY WE LOVE… Cricut Explore Air The Cricut Explore Air is an electronic cutting machine that helps you create your own amazing projects just by using your computer or iPad. It features a dual carriage that allows you to cut out a project and write a personalised message exactly where you want it in just one step. The blade can cut through a wide variety of materials, from vellum to leather and the machine can also cut out a design and score the fold lines in one go. Say goodbye to unnecessary cords because this machine is wireless and Bluetooth-enabled. Bring your DIY ideas to life by connecting to the Cricut Design Space software system online or via the iPad app. It contains more than 50,000 images for you to choose from or you can create and upload your own designs. To get started, connect the Cricut Explore to your computer, log in to your Design Space account then select ‘Create new project’.

You will need Craft essentials (see p92) Cricut Explore Air Cricut Design Space software Cricut 12” x 12” Standard Grip cutting mat  Cricut Tools Basic Set  Cricut Tools Scoring Stylus  Vine head crown  Quilling tool  Printer    

DECORATIVE BOWS 1 Click ‘Insert image’ and search for ‘Bow’. Select your desired shape and resize it as required.

“Brighten your parcels by adding a pretty bow, make an intricate papercut card or cut out beautiful paper roses with these gorgeous ideas” ELAINE BENNETT, EDITOR 76

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2 Change the bow into a ‘cut only’ image by highlighting it and clicking on the print icon in the layers window. Select ‘Cut’: the image should turn black. 3 Follow the on-screen directions to print your bow. Place the printed image on the cutting mat and cut it out from thin card with the Explore Air. 4 Curl the top part of each bow using the scraper tool. Using a hot glue gun, assemble the bows by curling the top layers into the centre then attaching the bottom layer and securing a band around the middle.

Shopping List Cricut Explore Air, £249.99, Cricut Tools Basic Set, £16.19, Cricut Tools Scoring Stylus, £6.99, 0116 274 4754, craftsuperstore.co.uk

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tried & tested… tried & tested… USE THE SCRAPER TOOL TO APPLY THE CARDSTOCK AND THE SPATULA TO LIFT OFF DIE-CUT IMAGES

PAPERCUT CARD 1 Select ‘Cards’ from the categories menu. Select ‘To the best mom ever card’ then click ‘Make it now’. 2 Ungroup the images using the button at the bottom of the ‘Layers’ window. Separate the intricate card front layer then ‘detach’ the layers in this image, being careful not to resize or move the image until it can be attached again, otherwise the score line will be affected. 3 Click ‘Contour’ in the ‘Layers’ window. Carefully click on each image that you wish to remove; the lines will turn turquoise. Click in a space away from the image. 4 Click ‘Add text’ and type ‘Happy birthday’, using the ‘Edit’ window to alter the style and size of the font. 5 Position the text on the card front image. Drag a box around the entire image and click ‘Attach’. Realign all the images together and click ‘Group’ before saving the project. 6 Cut the card image from white cardstock and the insert from pink cardstock. Insert the scoring stylus when prompted during the cutting of the base card. 7 Fold the card along the scored lines, using the scraper tool as a bone folder. Glue the insert to the back of the card front.

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Give your home a makeover with affordable ideas

uring this time of year, you might feel the urge to declutter and spruce up your living spaces to create brighter, more colourful surroundings. Luckily for us crafters, we can use bits and pieces from our crafty stash to add personal touches to items we already possess or to homely basics you can pick up in supermarkets for next to nothing. Using simple products and tools, a brand-new look and a home filled with love is just one project away. WORDS BY SAMANTHA LEWIS

FILL THEM WITH FLOWERS MADE FROM TISSUE PAPER

THE POWEr OF WASHI TAPE

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Decorative tapes are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to transform tired items into quirky additions to the household. With so many styles, textures and colours to choose from, brightening up a room will no longer be an issue. Once you start, you may find yourself adding washi tape to almost everything!

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For incredible floral how-tos that will last all year, pick up Paper to Petal by Rebecca Thuss and Patrick Farrell (£14.88, Potter Craft), amazon.co.uk

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Flag bunting can add character to drab areas!

MANTELPIECE FAVOURITE We all know the difference a beautiful bouquet of flowers can make to a home when placed above a fireplace, on a windowsill or in the centre of a dining room table. Patterned vases aren’t always cheap to buy, but adding colourful strips and bold shapes to basic glass ones can be just as effective.

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1 Select the amount of images you wish to use and roughly arrange them on your wall to get an idea of where to position each one. Cut them to different shapes and sizes. 2 Decide which colour washi tapes will complement your patterns and consider the frames that you’ll make, thinking about each shape and how much space it will use. 3 Cut lengths of tape to create interesting frames around the papers. Use a ruler to ensure your design isn’t wonky.

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FEMININE CHAIRS

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Pastel paints and pretty decoupage papers can transform the entire look of a table set. It also makes a great summer project and way to show off your crafty skills!

PERSONALISED PLATES Inspired by Blue Willow China, you can use a Sharpie or ceramic pen to beautify basic white plates. Simply draw on your design, bake for 30 minutes at 170C and allow to cool before use!

HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH AN IMPRESSIVE 101 IDEAS FOR YOUR BOOK?

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When writing the title, I found that every idea I had would spark another two or three. Washi tape is such a great multi-tasker that it seems like there are a limitless number of uses — we only stopped at 101 ideas because we ran out of pages!

A doormat is the first thing people notice when walking into your home, so it’s important to ensure yours is inviting. Drawing different patterns in squares, and using an array of bright fabric paints to fill them, will inject vibrant charm into your hallway.

I love washi tape clocks! Mine hangs in the kitchen. It’s a great statement piece and they make lovely gifts. Building a gallery of stylish washi frames is also a great way to add a fun element to a boring blank wall.

WHAT’S YOUR BEST TIP FOR A DECORATIVE TAPE NEWBIE?

Enjoy 101 washi tape ideas found in Washi Style! by Marisa Edghill (£9.99, Search Press), searchpress.com

We recommend… Image from Happy Handmade Home

WARM WELCOME

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO MAKE FOR THE HOME?

Have fun and get creative! The adhesive is pretty forgiving as you can easily tear and reposition it. If you don’t love what you’re making, peel it off and simply try again.

SPRAY THE RUG WITH A PROTECTIVE FINISH FOR LASTING COLOUR

Discovers ways of creating a cheerful, more inspiring space with tutorials from Happy Handmade Home by Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman (£15.58, Potter Style), amazon.co.uk

We chat to the decorative guru and author of the must-read Washi Style!

Tilda Spring Lake Fabric Tapes are incredibly pretty, £5.95 for four, 01483 361132, thehomemakery.co.uk papercraftermagazine.co.uk

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MINI HONEYCOMB Get the party started with Corinne Bradd’s vibrant balloon card

You will need  Craft essentials (see p92)  Embroidery thread  Brayer

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“Make sure to use very fine lines of glue so that the honeycomb forms properly” CORINNE BRADD, DESIGNER

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1 Cut a sheet of coloured A4 paper into 5.25cm x 7.5cm rectangles

2 Use a fine-tip glue applicator to draw lines of PVA at 2cm intervals

3 Place a second piece of paper on top and press down

4 Draw glue lines at the alternate 2cm intervals

5 Repeat the process, using a brayer to roll over the surface every few layers

6 Continue stacking pieces in this way to build up the honeycomb

7 Sketch out a half balloon shape on the edge of the stackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top and cut out

8 Fan the balloon out on the curved edge

9 Fix the inflated balloons to a card blank and add thread strings

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