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39 EVErY ISSUE 7 TRENDS AND TREATS 11 CLUB PAPERCRAFTER 18 DESIGNER FOR THE DAY 92 PAPERCRAFTER BASKET

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94 COMING NEXT MONTH

LOVE TO MAKE 15 THREE-STEP CARD

Add a stitchy finish to this beautiful design

16 LOVELY LETTER

Corinne Bradd shows you how to turn your initials into a masterpiece

31 BEST MUM EVER

Whip up cards that the special ladies in your life will love

39 BLOSSOMING TREE

Use docrafts’ new clear stamp to make this floral beauty

62 PERFECT PLANTS

Use simple die-cutting to create greenery for your home

67 WEDDING WONDERS

Thoughtful stationery that’s really quick to make

70 FIRST LOOK: TATTERED LACE DIES

Your free gift! ADD A FEMININE TOUCH TO MAKES USING YOUR FREE FLOWER AND BUTTERFLY DIES – SEE PAGE 19!

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Fall in love with these brand-new intricate designs

76 STASH BUSTERS!

Use up scraps from your stash to fashion floral delights

Goodies for you 19 YOUR FREE GIFTS 27 GIVEAWAYS 45 FREE PAPER MAKES 55 DIGITAL DELIGHTS 90 SUBSCRIBE TODAY

MOTHER’S DAY MAKES

58 TOP TECHNIQUES

BE INSPIrED

41 ASK THE EXPERTS

28 LET’S GET DIGITAL

56 “THANK YOU, MUM”

Expert tips and advice on Mother’s Day makes that will save you money

64 TRIED AND TESTED: DOCRAFTS STAMPS

68 FAVOURITE THINGS

74 CRAFTERS’ GUIDE

72 SINCERELY YOURS

We caught up with Adrian Ferns from Mc Oyster Paper Crafts to discuss his thriving business

87 10 SPRING-THEMED CARDS Feel inspired by ten bright and cheery greeting ideas

98 THE LAST WORD

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84 GLITTER FROSTING

Don’t miss out on this popular British papercraft show

Fashion gorgeous springtime makes using Sheena Douglass’ latest range

Our picks of crafty goodies that mums will love

80 STAMP & DIE COMBOS

TAKE YOUR CRAFTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH YOUR FREE SCOREBOARD AND HANDY TOOL!

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Our round-up of juicy craft news and inspiration

MAGNETIC ATTrACTION Have you made something you’re proud of recently? The Fridge Magnet Shop offers everything you need to turn your creations into fantastic gifts. Simply choose between the Self-Adhesive Magnetic Rectangles, Circles, Dots and Magnetic Tape to suit your project and affix it to the back of your designs. Or if you find yourself with an absolute abundance of dies, Flexible Magnetic Sheets will hold them all in one place. From £1.95, 01392 369896, thefridgemagnetshop.co.uk

Simple sparkle

Fiesta fever Whatever the celebration, nothing says ‘let’s party’ better than Talking Table’s stylish bunting, lanterns and sparkly tassels! Decadent Decs Malibu fabric bunting, £8.50; round lanterns, £10; tassel garland kit, £14, 020 7627 6767, talkingtables.co.uk

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THE GREAT CREATE EXTRAVAGANZA (11TH-12TH MAR) With a focus on papercraft and scrapbooking, the Extravaganza, held at York Racecourse, is the perfect opportunity for you to make, shop and learn. £4.50 in advance, 0113 287 7794, greatcreate.co.uk COUNTRY LIVING SPRING FAIR (16TH-20TH MAR) Head to Islington, for thIS popular spring fair that’s all about things

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If you love adding a glittery touch to your projects, a Wink of Stella Pen is just what you need. This pen boasts a fine brush tip and applies the perfect amount of sparkle to your creations, without leaving a glittery trail behind. It’s a great mess-free option for those crafty afternoons with the kids too! £5.50, 07547 330599, wildwarehouse.com

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to make, cakes to bake, talents to nurture and gifts to give! Quote CL16S2 for a 20% saving on tickets. £13 in advance, 0844 848 0160, countrylivingfair.com HOBBYCRAFTS, BIRMINGHAM (17TH-20TH MAR) Don’t miss this award-winning show at the NEC. It’s packed full of workshops and demonstrations, plus lots of shopping opportunities. £8 in advance, 01425 277988, ichfevents.co.uk

CrEATIVE STOrAGE These Stackable Storage Boxes come in six different sizes so you can keep all your crafty products neat and tidy. The best part is, the boxes arrive plain, so you can personalise each one to your liking! So, why not get out your best foil papers and get decoupaging? £12.99, 01708 344146, thatscrafty.co.uk papercraftermagazine.co.uk

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Egg-tastic It’s never too early to kickstart your spring crafting, and with Hunkydory’s newest Deco-Large collection, Step Into Springtime, close by you’ll be able to whip up showstopping 3D greetings with ease. This range features 12 spring-inspired motifs, including little lambs, chirpy chicks and delightful donkeys, as well as picturesque cottage garden scenes. In true Hunkydory style, all of the designs are highlighted with a delicate accent foiling for an elegant finish. 01772 272577, hunkydorycrafts.co.uk

SPrING SELECTION

Create and Craft is delighted to announce the launch of the new TODO Spring Accessories Range. This nifty machine gives you the freedom to create gorgeous projects at the highest level and is perfect for every type of crafter, whether you are cardmaking, scrapbooking, or looking to try out letterpressing or embossing. The new spring range includes 13 beautifully designed hot foil and die plate collections, each giving you a wide range of options to jazz up your next make. From dainty florals to thoughtful sentiments, you'll be spoilt for choice! Get the TODO Machine and Spring Accessories bundle for just £199.99 at createandcraft.tv. Tune into Create and Craft on Virgin 748, Freeview 36 and Sky 674.

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Lovely LETTEr

Make a bold statement with this papier mâché initial by Corinne Bradd

rather simple yet ingenious way to add a personalised touch to your home is by crafting yourself an initial. Proving itself to be a popular interior design trend, typography and the use of giant letters throughout the home is a fun way to take your name and add some character to it. Showcase your personality by using paint and patterned paper in a motif that best describes you. This make by Corinne Bradd has endless possibilities − adorn the mantelpiece with one or create a pair to use as bookends!

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Craft essentials (see p92) Cereal boxes Toilet rolls Kitchen towel Mod Podge Chalk paint Sandpaper

1 Trace out your chosen letter onto two flattened out cereal boxes and cut both out, ensuring that the width of the lines of the letter is 5cm. Cut a few toilet rolls to 4.5cm tall. 2 Use PVA glue to adhere the tubes to the right side of one letter, making sure they don’t overlap the edges. Apply glue to the top of each tube and place the second letter on top. Weigh it down with a book whilst the glue sets.

3 Measure the distance between the letters and trim out several strips of this width from a cereal box. Use masking tape to fix the strips between the two letters, creating a smooth and solid shape. 4 Papier mâché the initial using squares of kitchen towel and PVA glue. Overlap the squares but keep the layer fairly flat. Allow to dry before applying a second coat of tissue. Once dried, cover with your chosen colour of chalk paint. 5 Apply a second coat of chalk paint in a paler shade. Once dry, sand away some of the top coat to reveal the darker colour underneath, paying attention to areas where the kitchen towel texture is visible. Cut out several floral motifs from patterned paper and apply to the front of the letter. Seal the entire shape with a coat of matte Mod Podge with a sponge to prevent brushmarks.

TO ADD A TOUCH OF GLITZ AND GLAM, PUT LEDS IN THE LETTERS TO LIGHT UP YOUR HOME

Our Alphabet Faves Carnival Lights, £50, 01422 375940, design55 online.co.uk

Alphabet Letter, £2, 0845 330 3330, matalan.co.uk

Reclaimed Wood Handpainted Alphabet Letter, £25, 0118 940 2090, sweetheart darling.co.uk

Shopping List Mod Podge, £4.49, 0116 2744 754, craftsuperstore.co.uk Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint, £6.29, 01908 227001, onestopcraftshop.com

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“These letters look fab as a stand-alone initial, or arrange a number of them to spell out a word, such as ‘Home’ or ‘Love’” CORINNE BRADD, DESIGNER

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YOUr FrEE Spring Die Collection

This double die pack is just what you need for cute and clever cards

Watch our video guide!

StArt die-cutting! Turn the pages for a multitude of ways to use your dies by Corinne Bradd

ou’ll love this versatile die set. Not only are the shapes perfect for all types of cards, but their clever design allows you to create 3D motifs to add a flourish to your greetings. The dies should fit most diecutting machines, so keep them handy and use as often as you can! Watch our free video tutorial at papercraftermagazine.co.uk

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FLYING FLUTTERBIES 1 Cover a 9.5cm x 14.5cm blank with a slightly smaller panel of lightly patterned paper. 2 Use geometric patterned washi tape to edge the paper, mitring the corners neatly to form a zigzag border. 3 Die cut three butterflies from pink glitter card and fix these in a line across the card.

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LOVE YOU MUM 1 Cover a 12cm square blank with pink butterfly paper. Cut an 11cm square of leaf patterned paper and stick centrally onto the blank. 2 Cut three 8cm circles of paper in different patterns, cut into spirals, roll up and secure with glue to form flowers. Snip three leaf shapes from blue card, scrunch up slightly and stick to the lower left corner along with the blooms.

“Don’t feel you have to use this collection – search your stash for anything feminine and brightly coloured!” COLETTE SMITH, DESIGNER

3 Rub on a ‘Love you mum’ sentiment in the lower right corner. Finish the design with three bright pink gems.

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USE A CORNER ROUND PUNCH TO ACHIEVE A SMOOTH CURVE

YOU’RE A STAR! 1 Cover a 10.5cm x 15cm white blank with stripy wood-effect paper. Round off the bottom corners. 2 Type and print out a ‘Mum, you’re a star!’ sentiment and cut it out using a 4.5cm star die. Layer it onto a 7cm green star then a 9cm white one. 3 Adhere the star to the centre of the blank and add a coloured gem to each strip of wood and the sentiment.

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Crafters’ guide TO THE

SCANNCUT CM900 H

ow nice would it be if you could design your own embellishments and cut them perfectly every time? Well, the brand-new Brother ScanNCut CM900 makes this dream possible! Here, designer Corinne Bradd explains the new features this nifty machine has to offer, and demonstrates how you can use it to make a beautiful birthday greeting.

What’s to love about the ScanNCut CM900?

you’ll also find a six-colour pen set, two erasable pens and more!

If you’re a fan of the ScanNCut series from Brother, you’ll already know that it makes light work of repetitive shape cutting, so you can spend more time adding the finishing touches to your projects. If you haven’t used a ScanNCut machine before, you’ll love the wide selection of pre-set shapes and motifs that can all be resized and stretched to meet your requirements with a click of a button. Or, best of all, you can even design your own from scratch!

How do I make this pretty card on the right?

What features does it have? The CM900 boasts state-of-the-art features that will take your crafting to the next level. Use it to create patterns and cut out a variety of materials to decorate your next make. You don’t need any image cartridges either – instead, cut out personalised elements like your own handwriting. The CM900’s display screen is 30% larger than previous models and comes with over 1000 built-in designs and 15 fonts. You’ll be able to work easily with large creations too, thanks to its scanning and cutting area that’s over 60cm in length. The machine has wireless connectivity, making it easy to transfer your creations from the ScanNCut Canvas design program. When you open up your box,

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Big birthday cards are the best! To begin, fold a piece of A3 card in half and cut it into a square blank. Cover the card with wide horizontal strips of bright patterned paper. Pick a pretty border pre-set and cut two strips from white card to place along the top and bottom edges of the greeting. Opt for a block alphabet and resize to approximately 3cm high. Type ‘Happy birthday’ and cut the letters from yellow card. Arrange the sentiment across the centre, tilting the letters randomly and fixing them in place with foam pads.

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 Edit the size of your design via the screen on the machine by selecting it with your pen, pressing the resize symbol and altering the height and width accordingly  Always make sure that the product you’re cutting is pressed down evenly on your mat to prevent it from missing some areas. The back of the spatula is perfect for this  When working with scraps of paper, use the on-screen grid to help you place the pieces you want to cut out

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FLORAL DECS

“Don’t throw away the background pieces from your cut designs because the negative parts can make fab motifs too!” SAMANTHA LEWIS, EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

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