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Adorable greetings to celebrate a new arrival

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Transform an old box into a very special gift

F O R M A K E R S W H O L O V E PA P E R

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Be inspired by more than 150 papercrafting ideas to get you started today

Creative kit and FREE paper book with designer patterns

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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, Sarah Mayes, Ami Williams, Clare Brasier PAPERCRAFTER KIT DESIGNER Stephanie Thannhauser

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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

ACCOUNTS 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. © 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

Kit creations 11 PAPERCRAFTER SHOWCASE Corinne Bradd demonstrates the variety of possibilities with this issue’s kit and Paper Book

24 BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Celebrate the kit’s flora and fauna elements with this set of cards

26 FLORAL GIFT BOX Bright shades and floral features make this ideal for summer birthdays

33 PRETTY FAVOURITES Make the most of the kit’s stunning papers and create these gorgeous A5 cards

34 PAPER WEAVING Master the paper weaving technique to imitate Niki Rowland’s ideas

47 MEMORY PAGE Experiment with teabag folding as you make Elizabeth Moad’s scrapbook layout

53 CHILDREN’S CARDS These greetings are perfect for girls

57 MINI CARDS Transform the kit’s blanks with these shaping techniques 4 PA P E R C R A F T E R

59 TWO CUTE CARDS Embrace the trend for all things birdie with this pair

61 MUSICAL STARS Hang up in your home for an on-trend shabby chic look

revamping ideas 18 JAPANESE KUSUDAMA Bring the Far East to your front room with our stunning paper ball

27 HUMBLE DOILIES Granny’s table is no longer the only place you’ll find these useful craft materials

50 STYLISH STORAGE Layer up your favourite papers to beautify a handy storage unit

more great makes 23 BUTTERFLY BOX Create a cute and feminine centrepiece for a windowsill in your home

31 INTRICATE FRAME Show off your photos in style with this stunning make from The Crafter’s Guide to Papercutting by Emily Hogarth

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techniques to try 20 TOP MAKES... with motifs and paper strips

your PaperCrafter 8 HAVE YOUR SAY

Elizabeth Moad’s fab cards, gift boxes and more

Enjoy letters from our readers and discover what’s new with our online craft community

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36 SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Step-by-step instructions for creating a stunning geometric mobile

43 ASK THE EXPERTS Our papercraft pros are here to answer your queries

48 CRAFTERS’ GUIDE TO... mess-free adhesives Tips for joining the elements of your creations without making a mess

chosen for you 6 TRENDS & TREATS Be inspired by hot new products

16 OUR FAVOURITE THINGS

Get your first three issues of PaperCrafter for only £12.99!

56 GIVEAWAYS A plethora of goodies up for grabs!

58 COMING NEXT ISSUE An exclusive look at what’s coming up in the next edition of PaperCrafter

be inspired 32 KEEPING IT CLEAN How The Soap Kitchen give crafters a wealth of creative options

40 SEVEN SINS OF PAPERCRAFTING

Step into spring with these goodies

Avoid common crafty pitfalls with our pearls of wisdom

46 CRAFT NOTES

45 A CUT ABOVE

Celebrate a new home

66 SHOP TALK Discover how Cardcraft Plus has grown from humble beginnings

COMING NEXT I UE..

The next issue of PaperCrafter is our best yet! As well as a stunning Studio Selection Paper Book, you’ll also receive...

• Ten-piece stamp set • Decoupage bird kit • PVA glue ...and so much more!

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

Elaine Bennett experiences the magic of paper cutting

55 PAPER MATE Part two of our paper guide, with top care and storage tips 5 PA P E R C R A F T E R

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YOU WILL NEED: ❂ PaperCrafter kit ❂ Gift box: 9cm x 9cm x 4.5cm ❂ White ribbon ❂ White cotton thread ❂ White card

MAKE WINDING UP THE SPIRALS EASIER BY USING A QUIllING TL FROM YOUR STASH

GABRIELLA BLAKE, EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

MASTER THE ART OF PAPER COILING AS YOU CREATE A

FLORAL GIFT BOX .....................................................................

WITH ITS BRIGHT SHADES AND ROSEY ................................................................................

FEATURES, COLETTE SMITH'S BEAUTIFUL GIFT ................................................................................

BOX IS IDEAL FOR FRIENDS WITH SUMMER ..........................................................................

➊ Cut strips of blue paper slightly deeper than the bottom of the gift box. Cover the sides, keeping any joins at the corners. Snip notches from the corners, fold over and stick the excess inside and underneath.

Thread turquoise, yellow and pink beads onto the cotton before adhering the ends to the top right of the box lid.

➋ Repeat step one with the lid, using the floral patterned paper from the kit.

Attach white ribbon around the bottom edge of the lid.

➍ Cut three circles from the following three papers: pink butterfly, yellow floral and solid pink. Starting from the outside, snip into spirals. Wind the strips up to create flowers and add a spot of glue to hold in place.

➌ For the gift tag, make a small hole in the top of the heart shape shown, then loop a length of cotton through it.

➎ Create two leaf shapes with the aqua card. Scrunch up and glue to the lid with the flowers, covering the

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ends of the cotton. To finish, create a square slightly smaller than the size of the box base and stick it in place to cover any paper edges.

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

9cm Square Paper Mache Trinket Box, 90p, 01793 327022, kidzcraft.co.uk

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PAPER DOILIES ARE CHEAP TO BUY, EASY TO DYE AND ........................................................................................................

SIMPLE TO TRANSFORM INTO BEAUTIFUL CRAFTY PROJECTS ............................................................................................................

YOU WILL NEED: â?‚ PaperCrafter Kit â?‚ PaperCrafter Studio Selection Paper Book â?‚ Paper doilies: 9cm, 13cm, 14cm, 18cm â?‚ Buttons â?‚ Wooden skewers â?‚ Scallop-edged scissors â?‚ Presentation box â?‚ Food dye or dye-based ink â?‚ Flat-backed gems â?‚ Card

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hen we issued designer Corinne Bradd with instructions to make some lovely things from doilies, we weren't quite prepared for the gorgeous array of items that arrived back at PaperCrafter HQ. From a contemporary greeting card to quirky pops and cones, there is sure to be a project here that you can't wait to start. Don't forget to send us photos of your makes via our Facebook page – we love to see them!

DOILY POPS

inside of the circle to ruffle the edges before fixing over the rosette.

➊ Cut a 9.5cm circle from green patterned paper and glue a single 9cm doily to the centre. Cut a 3cm x 30cm strip of pink patterned paper and concertina fold every 5mm.

âž? Top with a small scallop-edged disc and add a coloured button.

Fix the flower to a skewer with

tape and cover the back with another 10cm circle of paper. ➎ Make the other two pops in a similar way, altering the size, shape and order of doilies and rosettes as shown.

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âž‹ Fix the folded strip into a tube and press flat to make a rosette.

Use double-sided tape to stick this to the centre of the doily.

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➌ Trim a circle from the centre of a second doily. Pleat and glue the

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GEOMETRIC CHARMS .................................................................................

COVER EVERY ANGLE AND CELEBRATE SHAPE .................................................................................

WITH THESE CLEVER DECORATIONS .................................................................

YOU WILL NEED: ❂ PaperCrafter Studio Selection Paper Book ❂ Online templates available at papercraftermagazine.co.uk ❂ Tracing paper ❂ 150gsm paper or card ❂ Thread or wire ❂ Scissors or craft knife ❂ Double-sided-tape

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➋ Trace shapes from the template (photocopy the template and reduce or enlarge to get your chosen size). Transfer the tracing to the back of the card

➌ Carefully cut out your shape with scissors or a craft knife

➍ Score folds and flaps with a bone folder or the back of a pair of scissors

➎ Assemble the shape without sticking it together to ensure it all fits together and that no adjustments need to be made

➏ Once you know it works, adhere doublesided tape to the flaps and stick all but the one that joins the top of your shape together

➐ Stick the thread to the top flap so it will come out of the top of your shape. Stick the last flap together to complete the charm

➑ If you're making a mobile keep the thread long, if you are making a hanging decoration make a short loop

➒ Repeat previous steps with larger and different shapes

➊ Glue your paper onto 150gsm card or paper with PVA glue and leave to dry

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Notes WHETHER YOU ARE WELCOMING NEW NEIGHBOURS TO THE AREA, HOSTING A HOUSE-WARMING PARTY OR SENDING A GIFT TO RECENT MOVERS, THESE GOODIES WILL COME IN HANDY

HOME TIME

HOUSE PROUD If you’ve just moved home and need to let friends and family know your new address, do it with style by creating your own note paper featuring a gorgeous personalised rubber stamp of your new abode from Holly’s Houses. Simply send a photo of your house to the company, include any wording you would like to appear, and then sit back and wait for your customised stamp to arrive in the post two to three weeks later. What a brilliant idea! £75, 07932 739558, hollyshouses.co.uk

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HOME BUYS

Wrap a house-warming gift with Home Sweet Home ribbon, 65p a yard, sewsweet.co.uk

This print can be personalised with your choice of names, words and dates in a variety of fonts and sizes and comes complete with a shabby chic wooden frame. Letterfest Personalised Typographic Home Print, £65, 0845 604 9049, johnlewis.com

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Welcome new neighbours with a tasty treat or two.

‘From the Kitchen Of’ Stamp Kit, £16.99, 07970 945477, papermash.co.uk

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The newsprint background and sketchy style of this cling rubber stamp by Paperbag Studios gives it a modern feel. It is made of deeply etched red rubber which helps you to achieve a really clean and detailed finish. Doorway Stamp, £6.70, 01235 760821, thestampattic.co.uk

These are perfect for scrapbookers. Renee Family Home Stickers, £3.50, 01344 873400, kalulu.com

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Every issue of PaperCrafter promises to give you great new looks for your projects and add to your crafting knowledge. Next issue’s kit is bang-ontrend with classic Scandinavian designs by Stephanie Thannhauser, plus our exclusive 32-page Studio Selection Paper Book.

Stephanie's charming bird and butterfly motifs and contemporary patterns in gorgeous feminine hues have enchanted our designers. They have really enjoyed using them on a wide range of projects

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including some lovely greetings, table decorations and fun decoupage makes.

If that wasn't enough we've also got some fab projects from our favourite new papercraft books and we turn some old mags into a stunning kusudama paper flower bouquet. On top of all this, we also have all the latest news and amazing giveaways! Get your copy for only £7.99, available from 3rd May 2013.

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