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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 Vicky Taylor DESIGNER Ami Williams PAPERCRAFTER KIT DESIGNER Bethan Janine
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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. Š 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 Be inspired by Corinne Bradd's bright and breezy projects
20 STUNNING SALUTATIONS Tracey Daykin-Jones shows us how we can make simple yet beautiful cards
24 GLAM GREETINGS Combine transfers and frames with Colette Smith's five glittering designs
32 BOLLYWOOD BRILLIANCE Add bling to your greetings and try these amazing chipboard creations
34 VIBRANT DESIGNS Mix stamping and stitching with lovely motifs to create romantic makes
44 WEDDING CARDS Be prepared for the bridal season and make Katie Skilton's stunning designs
46 EMBELLISHED HEARTS Check out these fun ways to transform your bonus heart shape
50 FOUR AMAZING CARD MAKES Elizabeth Moad has applied classic techniques to create inspiring greetings 4 PA P E R C R A F T E R
PERFECT PARTY MAKES 23 ROMANTIC CAKE TOPPERS Create a charming party spread
31 SWEETIE BOX Keep the children entertained with a super sweet scooper, the new party staple
54 STYLISH GIFTING Who said party bags were just for the kids? These fancy goodies say otherwise
DECORATIVE DELIGHTS 16 GORGEOUS ARTWORK Use your kit to make a fabulous piece of art
19 PRETTY HEARTS Transform a room into a romantic retreat with some lovey-dovey wall art
26 CRAZY FOR CONCERTINAS Crease these crafty shapes and you won't be able to stop folding
40 BOX OF DELIGHTS See why Corinne Bradd's paper-folded project is a greeting with a difference
43 STICKY NOTE HOLDER Whip up a stylish office essential and try this snappy idea tonight
56 DAINTY DISPLAY Showcase your fave piccies in a sweet chipboard frame display
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more great makes 60 FLORAL TOILETRIES We’ve teamed up with Soap Kitchen to bring you a wonderful gift idea
techniques to try
66 SHOP TALK Stationery sensation Silkie Lloyd discusses her lovely little paper-based business, Rosehip
your PaperCrafter
38 CRAFT SCHOOL
8 HAVE YOUR SAY
Corinne Bradd shows us that creating woven spheres is simplicity itself
We hear the latest from the PaperCrafter community and reveal the winner of our monthly #CraftChallenge
57 ASK THE EXPERTS Read what the experts have to say about shadow puppets and creating special Valentine's greetings
59 CRAFTERS' GUIDE TO BLOGGING Crafty blogger and author Christine Leech lets us pick her brains about posting online
chosen for you 6 TRENDS AND TREATS Be inspired and keep up-to-date with the latest papercrafting fashions and products
18 CRAFT NOTES Feeling bright and beautiful? Infuse your makes with a vibrant touch of Bollywood bling
30 OUR FAVOURITE THINGS We sought out the best eastern-inspired crafts in time for Chinese New Year
52 COMING NEXT ISSUE Time to preview the amazing makes we've got waiting for you next time
61 GIVEAWAYS We've got some fabulous prizes to give away, including a fantastic eBosser for one lucky reader
COMING NEXT I UE…
Create amazing spring-inspired makes in a lovely bright and colourful kit designed by Rachel Cave. As well as a Studio Selection Paper Book you’ll also get: • Gorgeous quilling papers with tool and board • Fab alphabet pieces and Easter stickers • Make your own stamp rubber ...plus so much more!
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be inspired 36 MAKE DO AND CRAFT
N D A CARD SENTIMENT?
Counting pennies after Christmas? We help you get thrifty in the new year and join the upcycling trend, with some tip top makes
Our handy verses app can be downloaded from verseofthedayapp.com
53 DEAR DIARY Don't miss deputy editor Elaine's wonderful account of her journalling workshop experience 5 PA P E R C R A F T E R
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Trends
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OUR ROUND-UP OF THE LATEST CRAFT NEWS AND INSPIRATION
HOBBY AT HOME If you've got a case of the winter blues then consider them cured, for the moment has arrived for Brother to release the highly anticipated ScanNCut machine. It's the only machine available that allows you to turn your scanned images, photos and sketches into cutting designs, without having to spend more pennies on pricey software and cartridges. Now how about that? See it for yourself at scanncut.co.uk and contact Create and Craft at 09056 480 480, createandcraft.tv to purchase.
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CLASSIC CASE Technology is advancing, yet us Brits can't part with our affection for the classic literature that forms such a rich part of our country's heritage. We adore these tablet covers and journals, which come in imaginative designs to celebrate the nations' most treasured stories. Klevercase is kindly kitting one reader out with a set of their choice in our exclusive online giveaway! klevercase.co.uk
V papcraft magaze.co.uk t r special giaway! CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER
“Yes, that's it! Said the Hatter with a sigh, it's always tea time” LEWIS CARROLL, ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
LOUD AND PROUD You might have guessed from this issue's kit that PaperCrafter isn't shy of colour, donning hues that wouldn't be out of place on a Mumbai marketplace. Channel your zest for colour with the Mosaic Madness collection from Stampin' Up, which blends quirky shades with middle eastern motifs. stampinup.co.uk
Andrea dogs and teacup garland, £9.99, 045 6311 3535, rice.dk/en 6
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OUR PAPER PICKS REEL OF FORTUNE A curl of ribbon here and a dab of glitter there is sometimes all you need for the perfect finishing touch. Indulge your crafty senses with a browse through the crafty products stocked by The Little Wool Company. This hearts and kisses ribbon is going straight on our Valentine’s list. 01409 221699, thelittlewoolcompany.com
Fd aLL r templat d bus projects at papcraftmagaze.co.uk
LIFE'S A DOODLE
PA P E R P R E T E N S E Just when we thought we'd seen everything, we discovered these lovely lashes from Paper Self. Worn by celebrities far and wide, we fancy testing the papercut beauties for ourselves! info@paperself.com, paperself.com
Us crafting folk love a doodle! We almost fell out of our chair when we saw this bunting, which you can write on to your hearts content before chucking in the wash. Don't miss our giveaway next issue, to win a doodle duvet! doodlebystitch.com
Kaisercraft is releasing a variety of exciting paper collections in February and we cannot wait! The Telegraph Road assortment, pictured, is undeniably lovely. For stockist info email craftsales@jonesnottm.co.uk
For more masculine makes, try earthier hues combined with boyish blues. We can't wait to get our paws on the charming patterns either! Order yours at craftie-charlie.co.uk
O U R P I N T E R E S T F AV E S
Anthropologie never fail to impress with striking paper window displays. From anthropologie.com
These colourful Chinese pinwheels are thought to turn luck around. Wow! From pinwheelgirls.com
Now Christmas has gone, we can have fun upcycling the cards we received! From dutchsister-s.blogspot.co.uk
Follow our pin boards at pinterest.com/papercraftermag
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We've got our eye on this Birdcage Blooms paper sheet from Hobbycraft. It has such a beautiful painted effect, you might just have to frame it! For more information, contact 0330 026 1400 or hobbycraft.co.uk
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STUNNING SALUTATIONS ............................................................................... USE YOUR SHAPED CARDS TO MAKE A TRIO ............................................................................... OF COLOURFUL GREETINGS ..................................................
YOU WILL NEED: ❂ PaperCrafter kit ❂ Cardstock, white, cream, red ❂ Thread, pink, blue ❂ Foam pads
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e're giving you a real treat this issue. Not only is our kit super bright and colourful but the gorgeous shaped cards allow you to get more makes for your money! Tracey Daykin-Jones has kept things simple with the butterfly-shaped blank, letting the stunning illustration shine by highlighting key areas with simple stitching and clever placement of our bumper sparkly embellishment pack. She's also really made the most of the heart blank by simply splitting it in half and mounting it onto scraps of card from her stash to create two striking designs. So raid your cardstock collection and get going! 20 PA P E R C R A F T E R
“EXPERIMENT WITH DIffERENT CARD FOLDING TECHNIQUES TO MOUNT YOUR HEART ON” ELLA JOHNSTON, PAPERCRAFTER EDITOR
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➊ Take the butterfly blank and sew several silver leaf shapes to the leaves on the card using pink thread.
➊ Trim the heart blank in half. Take the pre-printed piece and adhere a blue heart to the centre. Sew around the edge of the blue heart using blue thread.
➌ Glue gold sequins to the visible blue circles on the blue heart. Cut out and stick the 'On your special day' sentiment beneath the tag.
➋ Cut out the tag sentiment and staple yellow ribbon to the end and trim the ribbon ends to sharp angles. Stick to the card at an angle and glue three small red heart sequins to the tag.
➍ Take a 10cm x 14cm piece of red card and fold in half as shown. Mount the bottom of the heart onto the card and attach a sparkly butterfly in the corner.
➋ Pierce a tiny hole in the centre of each circle on either side of the butterfly. Layer gold, pink and small gold sequins and stitch onto each circle, again using the pink thread.
“USE BORDER STRIPS, YOUR SUPER SPARKLES PACK, PLUS TRANSFERS TO CREATE LOTS OF FRESH NEW LKS” ELAINE BENNETT, DEPUTY EDITOR 21 PA P E R C R A F T E R
➊ Affix patterned paper strips at various widths to the plain heart blank as shown, starting from the bottom and working upwards. Stick pink ribbon across the top and secure the ends on the back using doublesided tape. ➋ Rub on the 'For you' transfer onto white card and carefully cut out. Mount onto a larger circle trimmed from purple patterned paper using foam pads. Stick to the top right of the heart, again using foam pads. ➌ Pierce a series of holes around the edge of the heart and sew a running stitch with blue thread to complete. ➎ Fold an A4 sheet of cream card in half. Then crease the front half back on itself as shown. Fix the half of the heart shape onto the front fold as shown.
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BOX OF DELIGHTS ...................................................................... IMPRESS A LOVED ONE BY FASHIONING ...................................................................... A GREETING AND ARTWORK IN ONE ................................................................
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ooking to make a greeting or gift with a difference? Your search ends here with Corinne Bradd's charming paper-fold project. Whoever you present this handmade box to, you can be sure to watch the joy on their faces as they open it to reveal the pretty patterns inside. Why not personalise this lovely little make by writing messages or memories on the other side of the folds?
YOU WILL NEED: ❂ PaperCrafter Kit ❂ A4 card, pink ❂ A4 paper, 100gsm
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➊ Cut a piece of deep pink card to 15cm x 18cm. Score along all four sides, 2cm and 4cm in from the edges. Slice away the 'L' shape formed by the lines at each corner. Trim one side of the remaining square to make an assembly tab. ➋ Fold along all score lines, turn the side up into a tray and fix with double- sided tape on the tabs. Bend the tops of the sides down to reinforce the sides and cover the tabs. ➌ Trim a piece of pale pink card to 14.7cm x 17.7cm and make into a tray in the same way. This will form the base of the concertina box and should fit neatly into the lid.
➍ Cut several 30cm long strips of paper 9cm wide and join end to end with double-sided tape. Score along the long strip at 6.5cm intervals. Concertina fold on the score lines. ➎ Glue the first page of the concertina to the inside of the box lid and the last page to the base. Embellish the lid of the box with patterned paper and hand-cut motifs. Decorate each page with papers, transfers, sentiments and motifs as desired.
"Use fu y cu g, trsfrg d layg techniqu make yr pag aLLy special" ELLA JOHNSTON, EDITOR, PAPERCRAFTER
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Update a plain wall for the occasion using a pretty transfer. Chinese Lantern Wall Sticker, £15.42, etsy.com/uk/ shop/decalhouse
Accordion style lanterns immediately create a special atmosphere. Paper Lanterns, from £2.50, 045 6311 3535, rice.dk/en
Children are bound to love a fun balloon, but then don’t we all? Monkey Paper Balloon, £2.50, 01760 337333, petraboase.com
Send well wishes and use knotted tassels in lucky Chinese red! Chinese Knot Tassel, £3.44, etsy.com/uk/shop/tintinbeads
OUR FAVOURITE THINGS WITH CHINESE NEW YEAR APPROACHING, WE SOUGHT OUT THE BEST IN CRAFTY ORIENTAL DESIGN
Create ambience with some traditional-feel papers. Chinese Patterns Creative Paper Book, £9.99, 031 20 420 2021, pepinpress.com
It helps to have a back up! We'll be stashing these delightful cards. Assorted Greeting Card Pack, £16, 01760 337333, petraboase.com
Great for parties, these napkins are also ideal for decoupage. Chinese New Year Napkins, £2.49, 0333 900 5000, partydelights.co.uk
Thought to bring good luck, adorn your makes and more with pretty papercuts! Traditional PaperCut Stickers, £6.45, etsy.com/shop/Audemini Light up a room or alternatively, write a message and send as a card! Paper lanterns, £8.95, sistersguild.co.uk
Give your makes a pretty twist with this adaptable motif. Oriental Fan Rubber Stamp, £6.49, 01202 596100, hobbycraft.co.uk
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STICKY NOTE HOLDER ........................................................................... YOU’LL BE THE ENVY OF THE OFFICE WITH ........................................................................... SUCH GREAT-LOOKING STATIONERY .................................................................
YOU WILL NEED: ❂ PaperCrafter kit ❂ Border punch ❂ Cardstock, light blue, dark blue ❂ Sticky note pad ❂ Ribbon ❂ Twine
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hy spend loads on office supplies when you can craft yourself something special and have fun at the same time? This marvellous pad doesn't look anything less than shop-bought, and is a great project for using up small pieces of cardstock you have left over in your stash. Best of all, it's a super speedy make so you can whip up a few tonight or even in your lunch break!
➊ Trim a piece of light blue cardstock to 8.5cm x 18cm. To create the spine score 8.5cm and 9.5cm. Adhere the sticky note pad below the spine on one side using double-sided sticky tape. ➋ Cut two 8cm squares from dark blue card and use a border punch along one edge. Affix a 6.5cm x 7.5cm layer of light pink tree patterned paper above the punched edge of each one. ➌ Open out the holder and run double-sided tape centrally across the length of the light blue card. Secure the ribbon, leaving enough length at each end to tie a bow. ➍ Adhere the panels to both front and back. Ink the edges of the chipboard tag with red ink from the kit and tie twine through the hole. Adhere to the front panel and add a heart and twine to the inner square. ➎ Type or write 'Notes' onto a piece of card and trim to a pennant shape. Stick to the holder to finish. 43 PA P E R C R A F T E R
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S TA R T I N S T Y L E Make 2014 the year for crafting with your bold, bright and colourful issue of PaperCrafter. We're feeling the love with our first edition of the year, giving you a warm glow on those frosty winter evenings by featuring vibrant patterns in hot colours and super sweet heart motifs. You'll be impressed by our mini kits this issue, which explore a wealth of techniques and, when made the most of, can produce some really amazing creations.
BE INSPIRED Bring out the beauty of our sensational shaped cards, border strips and designer papers with our stunning rub-ons, special stamp and mini chipboard frames. Follow our how-to guides and transform your pack into great greetings and keepsakes. Plus we have the latest trends and some top upcycling tips. Get the new year off to a great start by getting PaperCrafter, full of top treats and amazing ideas!