Papercrafter issue 73

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BE INSPIRED! • Revealed: 2014 Card Maker Of The Year • Crafty questions

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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, Laura Robertson PAPERCRAFTER KIT DESIGNER Claire Hartigan PAPER BOOK PAPERS Š Rachel Cave

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INSIDE THIS I UE Kit creations 11 PAPERCRAFTER SHOWCASE Get started with your kit straight away

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

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16 DECOUPAGE FRAME

45 PENTAGON PENDANTS Debunk the secrets of geometry with these special pentagon shapes

53 GOOD-LOOKING GIFTS Whip up a wealth of perfect presents

Give your MDF border one of two charming styles

56 CHEST OF DRAWERS

19 WILD CARDS

58 KITSCH KITCHEN SET

Check out our retro storage ideas

Create innovative designs and apply some careful trimming

Introduce this into your cooking area and get organised for good

20 WOODLAND WISHES

60 PAPER PICNIC PACK

Send greetings featuring the trendiest motifs and characters of the year

22 BRIGHT IDEAS Make cards in a variety of shapes

26 STRIPY STRAWS Four greetings with a retro edge

NEWSTRADE SALES

Enjoy picnic perfection this summer

PARTY TIME 29 SWEETIE BASKETS Put your stripy straws to clever use

35 SUMMER BAZAAR Katie Skilton's party crafts collection

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40 PAPER ROSE WREATH Try this stunning centrepiece tonight

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.

MORE GREAT MAKES 43 SIMPLE SUNSHINE MAKES Sunny makes with the Craft Asylum range

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66 SHOP TALK

Our exclusive project using the innovative Brother ScanNCut machine

We speak to the founder of Lazertran about his best-selling crafty products

TECHNIQUES TO TRY 30 CRAFT SCHOOL How to fashion a feather wreath

44 CRAFTERS’ GUIDE TO JOURNALLING Razzle Dazzle Rose's Sharon Langsdale on the memory-preserving craft

51 ASK THE EXPERTS The gurus answer crafty queries

CHOSEN FOR YOU 6 TRENDS AND TREATS

your PaperCrafter

NEXT MONTH…

8 HAVE YOUR SAY The latest reader makes and more

24 CARD MAKER OF THE YEAR 2014... THE RESULTS The lucky winner revealed

28 COMING NEXT ISSUE Feast your eyes upon issue 74 now!

39 GIVEAWAYS

Next issue's cool shimmer and sparkle kit promises a wonderful parcel of goodies designed by Nicky O'Byrne, for all of your festive and year-round makes.

On top of a Studio Selection Paper Book filled with enchanting designer patterns, you'll also receive: • MDF sign, snowflake embossing board, pop-out letters and funky shapes • Foil squares, decoupage paper and mini envelopes • Charming motifs plus BONUS dove shapes and more

£600+ of prizes up for grabs

N D A CARD SENTIMENT?

BE INSPIRED

The latest news, products and events

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42 OUR FAVOURITE THINGS Try our pick of summer paper treats

We hear answers from crafting superstar Stephanie Weightman

50 CRAFT NOTES

46 THROW SOME SHAPES

Life's a beach! Here are our favourite holiday motifs

Add some dimension to your projects with our guide to making 3D shapes 5 PA P E R C R A F T E R

ON SALE 15TH August 2014

Our handy verses app can be downloaded from verseofthedayapp.com

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OUR ROUND-UP OF JUICY CRAFT NEWS AND INSPIRATION

TEN TO GIVE AWAY ON OUR BLOG!

STRING IT UP Inspired by Mexican folklore art, this pretty bunting is the perfect addition to your summer frolics. Papel picado, which translates as 'perforated paper', is the art of folding and cutting paper to create intricate shapes — give it a try yourself! Party shop Candle and Cake is kindly giving ten packs away to lucky PaperCrafter readers. Enter at papercraftermagazine.co.uk.

020 8123 4246, candleandcake.co.uk

SEW HANDY Visiting the Imperial War Museum over summer?

Stop off at the gift shop and treat yourself to these haberdashery themed notebooks and cards on your way out. 020 7091 3119, iwmshop.org.uk

f aLL  yr cd makg d pch n ds, v wightcat crafts!

01983 527525, wightcat.com OFF THE WALL If your living space could do with a magical touch, what better accent than a paper unicorn? This mythical creature is just one of the many paper animal trophy heads devised by Paper Wolf, and is available in a range of summery shades. etsy.com/uk/shop/paperwolfsshop

two  gi away sue 74!  BABY LOVE Wood Shapes is a fantastic stockist of wooden toppers, letters, boxes and other craft supplies — and they've just launched a wonderful photo carving service. What starts as a solid piece of pine is cleverly transformed into a picture of your beloved subject. Prices start from £35.

0184 286 2634, woodshapes.co.uk

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CRAFTY NEWS TICKLED PINK Set the scene with a little help from your local supermarket. Sainsbury's stock a pretty collection of paper tableware accessories that are perfect for al fresco dining. Memory Lane Paper Tableware from £1.25, 0800 636 262, sainsburyshome.co.uk 3D Decoupage & Frames has a new-look website that you must check out! The company designs and manufactures box frames to suit a range of crafty purposes. 01970 828453, boxframes-uk.co.uk

WILD FLOWER

INTO THE WOODS Love the woodland trend? Add to your stash with these mini wooden ladybirds and owl shapes from £1.85. 01254 675833, scratchycatcrafts.com

This 'Garden of Flowers' stamp is just the thing for those who want a classic but contemporary look. Because Crafty Individuals is an 'Angel' company (an 'Angel policy' determines any restrictions or limitations upon stamped images), the rubber artwork and stamps can be used to create handmade artwork to sell on. £6.25, 01642 789955, craftyindividuals.co.uk

Pencil the Sincerely Yours papercraft event into your diaries for the 30-31 August weekend. Find out more at 01684 561061, sincerelyyours.co.uk

O U R P I N T E R E S T F AV E S

This season, send your gifts in a cheerful paper kite.

From flickr.com/ photos/peggyjuche

Tonic Gold is a private and freeto-join craft group where you can get behind the scenes at Tonic Studios. Try step-by-step guides, receive sneak peeks, interact with the team plus lots more! tonic-gold.co.uk

Ideal for weddings, parties and the home, try these easy floral decs.

From projectwedding.com

Bring the colours of the rainbow indoors with this fun arrangement. From shopsweetlulublog.com

Follow our pin boards at pinterest.com/papercraftermag

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Tulip Crafts is a one-stop craft shop situated in Ringwood, Hampshire.

It stocks carefully-selected craft products, with lots of workshops, classes and parties going on!

01425 461434, tulipcrafts.com, www.facebook.com/tulipcrafts.ltd

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SPREAD HAPPINESS AND TRY THESE COLOURFUL MAKES TONIGHT ..............................................................................................................

YOU WILL NEED: ❂ PaperCrafter kit ❂ PaperCrafter Studio Selection Paper Book ❂ Card, green ❂ Ink pad, red ❂ Gems, clear ❂ Small wooden peg ❂ ProMarker pen, green

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ubtle and pretty definitely has its place in the crafting world, but sometimes loud and proud is the only way. Tracey Daykin-Jones' vibrant greetings are guaranteed to turn a frown upside down, with a host of jazzy colour combinations and unusual designs that will leave you with that satisfying crafting buzz. Each of these cards features a different fold, so you can enjoy adding to your skillset as you craft.

FEELING FOXY ➊ Take a 16cm x 17.5cm piece of green card and mark vertical lines 3.5cm and 7cm in from each outer edge, then mark horizontal lines 3.5cm from the top and bottom.

LOVELY DAY ➊ Cut a yellow blank to an 11.5cm square and cover the inside front panel with a section of pink patterned paper, leaving a 2mm border. Add a 2cm x 11cm strip of blue patterned paper to the outer edge of the pink paper and cover the join with a 0.5cm x 11cm strip of green card. ➋ Score a diagonal line across the top part of the blank and layer a triangle of blue patterned paper to the visible front section at the front, leaving a 2mm border.

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➌ Apply red ink to a large pre-cut heart and put aside to dry. Cut out the 'Have a lovely day' sentiment and layer onto red patterned paper, then yellow card. Stick this section to the left of the diagonal section with foam pads.

➋ Score the vertical lines 7cm in from the edge down to the top horizontal line, turn the card around and repeat at the bottom. Cut along the marked lines in a rectangle without trimming between the two marks 7cm in from the blank, to create a 'swing' section.

Fold into place.

➍ Stick the red heart to the right of the inside panel, affixing over the join with foam pads so the easel card can stand. Glue three clear gems to the sentiment.

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➌ Secure two pieces of red patterned paper to the left and right panels around the 'swing'. Trim the tree motif from the patterned blank, round the corners and fix centrally on the swing. ➍ Cut out and stick two small birds and a fox to the tree motif. Draw small leaves using a green ProMarker pen onto the motif. Trim two yellow flowers snipped from patterned paper and stick to the central sections, above and below the image.

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SQUIRREL WISHES ➊ Cover the front panel of a blank with an 11.5cm x 17cm section from an orange envelope. Cut out a 10cm circle around the garland from the leaf circle blank. ➋ Snip a 7cm circle from floral paper, a 6.5cm disc from orange paper and a 5.5cm circle from the squirrel image. Matt and layer the different pieces and affix to the top of the blank. ➌ Score a 7cm x 14cm strip of white card, horizontally at 3.5cm intervals and concertina. Cover the second and fourth panels with fox patterned paper and the remaining three with green patterned paper, including the front panel. ➍ Mount the 'Best wishes' text onto card, trim and attach to the front panel of the concertina at an angle using foam pads. Stick this below the layered circles with foam pads.

Close the concertina envelope with a tiny wooden peg at the top.

LITTLE LOVE ➊ Trim an 11.5cm x 17cm topfold green blank to 15cm wide.

Trim the inner piece of the blank to a 5.5cm length. Score a horizontal line midway across the front of the card and fold it back on itself, then score another across the front panel of the scored section. Fold to create a stepper card. ➋ Add a 2cm x 14.5cm piece of blue patterned paper to the first front panel and a 5cm x 14.5cm rectangle of pink patterned paper to the larger third panel. ➌ Pop out the die-cut 'Love' and tie a paper flower around the letter 'O'. Stick this to the pink paper section with foam pads. ➍ Colour three different sized hearts with red ink pad and add to the front panel, securing the largest with foam pads and the remaining with double-sided tape. Glue three red gems to the 'O' of 'Love'.

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GRAB SOME PVA GLUE AND MAKE A START TONIGHT! .............................................................................................

YOU WILL NEED: ❂ PaperCrafter kit ❂ PaperCrafter Studio Selection Paper Book ❂ PVA glue ❂ Craft knife ❂ Foam pads

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ho said that frames have to be used for displaying photos?

We love the idea of making the frames themselves the talking point. Here, Elizabeth Moad and Corinne Bradd have created mini masterpieces with a little cutting, sticking and tissue paper.

LOVE FRAME

➊ Cover a chipboard frame with diluted PVA zabeth

By Elioad glue. Tear strips of M patterned tissue paper and cover the outer part of the frame with them. ➋ Glue dotty tissue paper in the centre of the frame and leave to dry.

Attach the bunch of roses to the frame along with an 'All my love' sentiment. Finish with a yellow bird motif.

BUTTERFLY DESIGN ➊ Remove the inne frame insert and

By Coradd r B set aside. Apply glue to the whole front of the frame. Lay it face down onto the back of a piece of patterned paper and use a sharp craft knife to cut around the inner and outer edges. ➋ Cover the insert with red paper and replace it. Fold patterned paper 16

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in half and cut out a frilly butterfly shape. Open it out and mount it onto plain white paper, cutting to leave a 1mm border all round. ➌ Cut a smaller, layered butterfly shape from co-ordinating paper and a body and antennae from white paper. Layer the pieces together with foam pads and fix to the centre of the frame at an angle.

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Little terrors will have a roaring time at a triceratops-themed party.

Hats, eight for £7, garland, £7, 0845 872 2400, aspace.co.uk

Make geography fun for little ones with the help of a doodle world map. £13.99, 01993 880939, mapsinternational.co.uk Add these to your summer party spread. Traditional Jelly Bowls, £1.50 for six, 020 8123 4246, candleandcake.co.uk

Everything you need to whip up your own little girlie trinket box.

Paper Craft Kit, £2.95, 020 8746 2473, dotcomgiftshop.com

OUR FAVOURITE THINGS WITH THE SCHOOL HOLS ON THEIR WAY, TRY THESE CREATIVE & CRAFTY IDEAS WITH THE KIDS

Let little one join in with a pair of safe cutting scissors. £1.85, 01291 623999, firststopstationers.co.uk

Whip up all kinds of 3D shapes over the summer holidays. Paper Mobile Kit, £12.95, 0845 869 0124, artful-kids.com

Created especially for the kids, they'll love these bright paper designs. The Kidlet 6" square Designer Paper Stack, £4.99, craftie-charlie.co.uk

Turn  page 39 f r bump! giaway With 36 parts for the kids to enjoy, these kits can even be sent in the post! Amazing Build-a-bots robot, £6.50, 0141 649 2489, pierrotetcoco.com

Kit your own mini champion out with some paper racing cars. £4.99, 0161 428 9111, galttoys.com 42 PA P E R C R A F T E R

Let their imaginations run wild inside this handy cardboard playhouse. £29.95, 020 8746 2473, dotcomgiftshop.com

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THE BUSIEST ROOM IN THE HOUSE ..............................................................

YOU WILL NEED: ❂ PaperCrafter Studio Selection Paper Book ❂ Cork board ❂ Chipboard or mount board (1.5mm thick) ❂ Coloured card and paper, green, red, yellow, blue, pink ❂ Decorative border punch

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et stylish storage to stash your recipes and brighten up a tired noticeboard with Rachel Cave's gorgeous paper designs and Corinne Bradd's beautiful projects.

These impressive-looking paper and card creations are amazingly simple to whip up and also make fantastic gifts for a foodie friend.

RECIPE HOLDER ➊ Cut the following rectangles of thick board – one 10cm x 17cm, two 6cm x 17cm, two 6cm x 9.8cm, two 4cm x 16.8cm.

Cover both sides of the smallest pieces and one side of the remaining pieces with light coloured patterned paper. ➋ Place the large rectangle face up and glue the front and back panels to the edges with the patterned side facing in. Stick the two side panels in place in the same way, slipping the ends inside the front and back panels to create neat corners. ➌ Strengthen the joints by glueing 7cm long strips of patterned paper around the outside of the box, folding the excess underneath.

Neaten the underside of the box

with wide masking tape. Glue the two narrow strips of card inside the box to make dividers. ➍ Decorate the edge of the box with punched border strip cut from plain red paper if desired. Cut several pieces of coloured card 8cm x 15cm. Add patterned paper tabs along the top edges and embellish with a strip of contrasting paper along the front as shown.

NOTE HOLDER ➊ Cover a 14cm square of thick board with patterned paper, folding the edges to the underside.

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shape. Take a 2.5cm x 13cm panel of board and measure 9.5cm along one edge and 3.5cm along the opposite edge. Slice diagonally from mark to mark to make two wedge-shaped pieces. Glue these to the front of the 'U'. ➌ Adorn the outside of the holder with pieces of patterned paper cut to size. Glue the finished holder to the centre of the covered square of board. Wrap a 4cm square of paper around a pencil, folding the ends out to make a horseshoe shape. Attach this below the holder so the pencil can be slipped inside. ➍ Cut flowers from patterned paper and fix to one side of the holder for decoration. Trim several 9cm square pieces of coloured paper and place inside the holder.

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CORK BOARD ➊ To make for a 25cm x 30cm cork board, take a piece of thick board 2cm larger in both directions and remove the centre to make a 3cm wide frame. ➋ Cut several patterned papers into 4cm x 7cm pieces. Use these to cover the frame, glueing in place and trimming the length when necessary. Fold the edges to the reverse. ➌ Place the cork board centrally behind the frame and hold in place with wide masking tape.

Tape a length of twine across the back of the frame for hanging. ➍ Hand cut circles and flowers from patterned paper. Stack these together and fit a push pin through the middle to make decorative fasteners.

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MAGICAL MOTIFS AND MORE We've well and truly embraced the on-trend woodland theme in the next issue of PaperCrafter with Claire Hartigan's ultra cute forest animal motifs and Rachel Cave's paper book designs, all in a fun, bright palette. Your pack's amazing illustrations are sure to delight and work beautifully alongside great elements such as decoupage paper, mini roses and flags plus a set of stripy paper straws. They are sure to offer a bright, fresh look to your makes!

YOUR PICK OF PROJECTS So, you've got your kit, now we show you how to make the most of it by giving you lots of inspiring projects. As well as a colourful collection of greeting, we've also got pretty solutions for pepping up your summer parties and picnics. Plus our experts answer your crafty questions and we explore the art of 3D paper shaping. Make sure you don't miss out on your crafting fix by getting issue 73 on 11 July.