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WELCOME

MEET THE TEAM ANGIE PARKINS Angie is a qualified nurse as well as being a supremely talented crafter. She’s recently moved to Canada where she lives with her cartoonist husband.

The multi-talented Angie is a whiz on iceskates too!

JO KILL Jo has always been crafty but got into papercrafting after her sister made her own wedding invitations. She likes experimenting with different techniques, but her favourites are distressing & paper piecing.

Jo loves to be busy and enjoys watching movies and spending time with her family.

KIM FEE Kim used to make her own ceramics, using a kiln in her shed, until an illness in the family made her find an indoor hobby. Kim’s favourite techniques include stamping and die-cutting, plus she’s partial to a bit of découpage. When not crafting she enjoys watching TV and hates ironing.

Hello... ...and welcome to the second issue of the inspirational and unique Just Great Papers! We’ve got an array of gorgeous new papers to tempt you and bump up those crafting supplies, with designs suited for all-year-round use including flowers, snowflakes and stripes. There’s a total of 96 exclusive papers for you to sink your crafting scissors into, and our designers demonstrate just some of the beautiful cards you can create with them, through easy-to-follow steps and helpful hints and tips.

We get festive with our creations featuring stamping and glitter this issue, while Angie Parkins tackles Christmas with some contemporary makes. Kim Fee shows you how to make your own découpage designs from patterned papers, Jo Kill brings us creations using pens and doodling in her stunning signature style, and Marieke demonstrates a huge range of one-of-a-kind cards using simple punches and haberdashery accents. There’s something for everyone within these pages, so you can create beautiful cards no matter what your level of experience.

We hope you enjoy this instalment of Just Great Papers just as much as the first and would love to hear your thoughts. Contact us with your say at letters@practicalpublishing.co.uk or leave us a message on our website forum at www.craftsonthenet.co.uk.

Happy crafting!

POLLY MERREDEW Polly began papercrafting four years ago when she ran arts & crafts classes in a care home. She loves using paint and has spent many a happy hour learning to mix different colours. She’s currently taking ballroom dancing classes with her husband and loves reading, but hates spiders and tailgating drivers.

Lindsey Hopkins-Westbrook lindsey.hopkins@practicalpublishing.co.uk

Melanie Tickle melanie.tickle@practicalpublishing.co.uk

MEL TICKLE Mel has always dabbled in arts & crafts but got into papercrafting when she joined the Practical Publishing team two years ago. She studied film at university and enjoys stamping, découpage and scrapbooking, as well as photography and interior design.

LINDSEY HOPKINSWESTBROOK Lindsey has been knitting since she was five, but took up papercrafting three years ago. She lives with her husband, two cats and two guinea pigs. Her favourite techniques are tea bag folding, heat embossing and UTEE.

MARIEKE VERMEULEN Marieke has been papercrafting for three years, and loves almost everything colourful. Her favourite clothing brand is Oilily, thanks to its imaginative and bold use of colour, which she says is great inspiration for her crafting.

DESIGNERS Kim Fee, Lindsey Hopkins-Westbrook, Jo Kill, Polly Merredew, Angie Parkins, Mel Tickle, Marieke Vermeulen PRODUCTION Senior Editor – Diane Grimshaw Editors – Melanie Tickle, Lindsey Hopkins-Westbrook Sub-Editor – Lee Jepson Photographer – Rachel Burgess Art Editor – Kay Whittaker

Copying of this publication in any format is not permitted without written consent of the Publisher. (c) Practical Publishing International Ltd. The publisher welcomes contributions from readers. All such contributions and submissions to the publication are sent to and accepted by the publisher on the basis of a non-exclusive transferable worldwide licence unless otherwise agreed in writing prior to first publication. Such submissions are also subject to being used, reproduced, modified,

PUBLISHING AND ADVERTISING Operations Manager – Glen Urquhart Advertising Manager – Lisa Sturgeon Advertising Co-ordinator – Heather Lomas heather.lomas@practicalpublishing.co.uk Financial Controller – Karen Battrick Associate Publisher – Iain Anderson Publisher – Danny Bowler Group Managing Director – Robin Wilkinson

published, edited, translated, distributed and displayed in any media or medium, or any form, format or forum now known or hereafter developed, for any purpose, in perpetuity.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored in any form whatsoever without the prior written consent of the publisher, Practical Publishing International Ltd. The views expressed herein are not necessarily the opinion of the publisher.

Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of

DISTRIBUTION Newstrade – COMAG Magazine Distribution Craft Trade Distribution – Practical Publishing International Ltd CONTACT Practical Publishing International Ltd, Unit 1, Adlington Court, Adlington Business Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK, SK10 4NL info@practicalpublishing.co.uk www.practicalpublishing.co.uk Tel: 0844 561 1202 Fax: 01625 855011

this magazine, the publisher cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information or any event or consequence arising as a result of the information.

Just Great Papers ISBN 978-0-9559134-0-2 Published by Practical Publishing International Ltd

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STAMPING AROUND BRING ON THE BLING EMBOSSED EFFECTS Try some yuletide stamping with Mel Tickle’s bright designs in festive colours

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TEAR IT UP Give this simple and easy technique a try with Angie’s frosted Christmas makes

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Lindsey Hopkins-Westbrook gives her traditional creations a little seasonal sparkle

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DOODLED DESIGNS Personalise your cards and create fun whimsical effects with Jo Kill’s guide to doodling

Angie Parkins creates some stylish textured delights in cool winter tones

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DELIGHTFUL DÉCOUPAGE Join Kim Fee as she creates some simply fabulous dimensional designs

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BUTTONS AND BITS

PACK A PUNCH

IN STITCHES

Marieke Vermeulen uses buttons and ribbon to add texture to her colourful creations

Turn simple punched shapes into eye-catching accents with Marieke’s quirky card ideas

Polly Merredew stitches her way to gorgeous cards in moments with these romantic designs

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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS

MEL TICKLE Designer

STAMPING around Try some yuletide stamping with Mel Tickle’s bright designs in festive colours

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minutes

RUDOLPH

SIMPLY make... a piece of spotty paper to measure 14.5x9cm and trim 1Trim curves along the bottom edge.

Affix to a white card blank measuring 15x12.5cm as shown, then trace around the straight edges with a gold pen. out a reindeer from the paper pack and affix to 2CutDovecraft the left of the card blank. the sentiment at the bottom-right of the reindeer 3Stamp using a black StãzOn inkpad.

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a piece of narrow red ribbon the right-hand edge of the 4Tiearound card front, securing it in a bow. the reindeer and sentiment with red gems and the 5Highlight spotty paper with glitter glue.

Let it snow Positioning the legs of the reindeer onto the plain white card below the curved paper makes the reindeer look like it is standing in snow

WHERE to buy

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ Dovecraft Contemporary Christmas designer paper pack ✿ red gems ✿ red ribbon ✿ black StãzOn inkpad ✿ See D’s Whimsy Christmas Trees stamp set ✿ silver glitter glue ✿ gold pen

ary ft Contempor The Dovecra er ap p er n ig Christmas des ble from pack is availa cardsand ed m www.char crafts.co.uk 0737 Tel: 020 8659

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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS

SIMPLY make...

THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS

a 10.5x15cm card blank with snowflake-patterned paper, 1Cover leaving a narrow border. of ribbon around the securing with a bow.

2Tiespine,a piece a panel from white cardstock measuring 7.5x10cm.

3Create Stamp ‘Noel’at the bottom and stars in the top-right corner using a black StãzOn inkpad. the stacked presents from paper pack and fix 4CuttheaboveoutDovecraft the sentiment as shown.

Cut the top and bottom presents from a second image and découpage over the original using 3D foam pads. gold pen around the edges of the panel, then affix to the 5Trace centre of the card blank.

Highlight the sentiment using gold pen and green gems.

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ Dovecraft Contemporary Christmas designer paper pack ✿ white cardstock ✿ light green gems ✿ green ribbon ✿ black StãzOn inkpad ✿ See D’s Whimsy Christmas Trees stamp set ✿ gold pen ✿ 3D foam pads

Make it yourself Cutting images from patterned paper and layering them with foam pads is a cost-effective way of creating striking toppers and embellishments

WHERE to buy er Gold and silv lable ai av e ar s en p d from all goo ops sh y er n statio

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PEACE, HOPE, LOVE

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SIMPLY make... the card blank with stripy paper, leaving a narrow border as 1Cover shown. Highlight the edges with gold pen.

Affix narrow red ribbon across the front of the card blank, approximately 3cm from the top, and secure at the back with tape.

2

out three stockings from the paper pack and adhere 3CutDovecraft to the card blank, securing the top of the stockings to the ribbon with large green gems.

Stamp two baubles onto different patterned papers and cut out.

Attach to the card between the

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stockings, hooking the tops of the baubles onto the ribbon to create a hanging effect. your sentiment in the bottom-left of the card blank 5Stamp using a black StãzOn inkpad, and highlight above the ribbon with silver glitter glue.

Make it stick Instead of gems, try using brads or mini clips to secure the stockings to the ribbon

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ Dovecraft Contemporary Christmas designer paper pack ✿ dark green gems ✿ red ribbon ✿ black StãzOn inkpad ✿ See D’s Whimsy Christmas Trees stamp set ✿ silver glitter glue ✿ gold pen

WHERE to buy

le s are availab Coloured gem Visit . raft from HobbyC call raft.co.uk or yc b b o .h w ww 87 for your 0800 027 23 e or st nearest

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SIMPLY

make...

Cover the bottom half of a 10.5x15cm card blank with striped paper and hide the paper join with wide polka dot ribbon.

1

Create a 6.5cm square from green cardstock and fix to the top-left of the card blank. Cut a tree from the Dovecraft paper pack and fix to the green cardstock square.

2

Stamp the sentiment at the righthand edge of the card blank as shown, using a black StãzOn inkpad.

3

around the edges of the card blank and the green 4Trace cardstock square with gold pen, then hand-draw a star in the top right-hand corner. the tree with red gems and gold pen and the striped 5Highlight paper with silver glitter glue.

Add zing with bling Try adding a little extra sparkle to striped paper by doodling on it with gel pens or carefully adding lines of glitter glue

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ Dovecraft Contemporary Christmas designer paper pack ✿ green cardstock ✿ red gems ✿ red polka dot ribbon ✿ black StãzOn inkpad ✿ See D’s Whimsy Christmas Trees stamp set ✿ silver glitter glue ✿ gold pen

WHERE to buy Glitter glue om is available fr .uk co s. ft ra ec it www.exquis 22 81 Tel: 05602 19

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UNDER THE TREE

SIMPLY make...

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a 2.5x15cm strip of patterned and affix down the left1Cutpaper hand side of a 10.5x15cm card blank. Cover the remainder with tree-patterned paper. the join between the two papers with green ribbon.

2Cover out three presents from the paper pack, highlight 3CutDovecraft with gold pen and layer together at the bottom-right of the card using 3D foam pads. a tree onto green patterned paper and cut out.

4Stamp Affix with 3D foam pads, overlapping at the left of the presents as shown. the sentiment at the top of the card as shown using a black 5Stamp StãzOn inkpad. the presents and stamped tree with small yellow 6Highlight and green gems.

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ Dovecraft Contemporary Christmas designer paper pack ✿ green and yellow gems ✿ green ribbon ✿ black StãzOn inkpad ✿ See D’s Whimsy Christmas Trees stamp set ✿ gold pen ✿ 3D foam pads

WHERE to buy himsy The See D’s W t st ees amp se Christmas Tr om fr le b is availa s.co.uk www.stamp 4104 Tel: 0115 931

The stamping ground Give stamp designs extra dimension by stamping them onto different patterned papers and piecing them together or layering them up with foam pads

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NOEL

SIMPLY make... the front of a 15x12.5cm card blank with patterned paper, 1Cover leaving a narrow border.

Cut a panel of white cardstock to measure 12x8cm. Edge with gold pen, then hand-draw a border as shown.

2

‘Noel’slightly off-centre and highlight with gold pen.

3Stamp green organza ribbon around the bottom of the panel 4Wrap and secure with a bow. Affix the panel to the card blank.

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a tree from the Dovecraft pack, decorate with yellow 5Cutpaper gems and attach to the righthand side of the panel, overlapping the ribbon slightly.

Take the spotlight Make your stamped sentiment the focal point on the card and embellish it with glitter, paint, doodling, eyelets or anything else you can think of

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ Dovecraft Contemporary Christmas designer paper pack ✿ white cardstock ✿ yellow gems ✿ green organza ribbon ✿ black StãzOn inkpad ✿ See D’s Whimsy Christmas Trees stamp set ✿ gold pen

WHERE to buy

ads are StãzOn inkp le availab from k tampers.co.u www.happys

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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS

Bring on the

BLING

Lindsey HopkinsWestbrook gives her traditional creations a little seasonal sparkle

LINDSEY HOPKINSWESTBROOK Designer

REINDEER

SIMPLY make... panels of striped and spotty Affix one across the card 1Cutpaper. and the second overlapping. a panel of red cardstock and apply a Magic Motif. Sprinkle 2Create gold glitter over the reindeer and tap away the excess. the corners and ink the edges of the red panel then affix.

3Round glitter glue to create a border around the 4Usedecorative panels, then ink the edges of the card blank to finish.

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ red card blank ✿ red cardstock ✿ gold inkpad ✿ gold glitter ✿ Santa and Reindeer Magic Motifs ✿ Diamond Ranger Stickles glitter glue Tools ✿ corner rounder punch

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WHERE to buy are Magic Motifs om fr le b availa www.art-ofcraft.co.uk 7677 Tel: 01252 37

Crossing the border Think of other ways to create borders instead of just using papers. Glitter glue and brads are a great way to do this!

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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS

MERRY CHRISTMAS

SIMPLY make... one-third of your card blank with spotted paper.

1Cover a length of double-sided tape along the edge and sprinkle 2Affix with gold glitter, tapping away the excess.

Affix a Straight Talk present sticker and decorate the ribbon with glitter glue.

3

a sentiment rub-on to the right-hand edge of the card.

4Apply

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ red card blank ✿ Pebbles Inc Duplicates rub-ons and Straight Talk stickers ✿ double-sided tape ✿ gold glitter ✿ Diamond Ranger Stickles glitter glue

It’s all in the decoration You can often make more of a feature of pre-made embellishments by adding your own highlights and décor

WHERE to buy Straight Talk stickers are available from funk.co.uk www.bubbly 064 Tel: 01905 23

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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

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minutes

SIMPLY make... and layer two patterned paper squares and ink the edges 1Matt of the largest.

Ink the edges of your card blank and affix the matted paper panel to the bottom-right corner.

2

your rub-on to white cardstock and attach above the 3Apply panel as shown.

Affix the stickers with foam pads, then highlight with glitter glue.

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Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ white cardstock ✿ red card blank ✿ American Crafts MiniMarks rub-ons ✿ Pebbles Inc stickers ✿ foam pads ✿ Diamond Ranger Stickles glitter glue ✿ gold inkpad

WHERE to buy

fts Mini Marks American Cra ailable from av rub-ons are he www.maket co t. .uk momentlas 0720 25 Tel: 02921

Another level Foam pads allow you to easily add dimension to your cards

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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

SIMPLY make... panel of patterned paper to your card blank.

1Cutandaaffix a sticker to the panel and highlight with glitter glue.

2Attach of a Chippies tag through some ribbon.

3Inkandthetieedges a rub-on to the tag and affix to the card with a foam pad.

4Apply

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ red card blank ✿ American Crafts MiniMarks rub-ons ✿ Woodware Chippies ✿ Pebbles Inc Straight Talk stickers ✿ Diamond Ranger Stickles glitter glue ✿ ribbon ✿ gold inkpad

WHERE to buy Chippies are available from .uk iss.co www.artym 1994 32 Tel: 01 3 81

Less is more Too much bling can make a card look tacky, so don’t go overboard!

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CHRISTMAS GIFT

SIMPLY make... two panels of patterned and affix to your card 1Cutpaper blank, overlapping. a piece of gold mesh diagonally across the panels.

2Attach a sticker in the centre of the top panel and highlight with 3Affix glitter glue.

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ red card blank ✿ mesh ✿ Pebbles Inc Straight Talk sticker ✿ Diamond Ranger Stickles glitter glue

WHERE to buy

ble bon is availa Gold mesh rib , sh Bu berry from The Mul om .c sh u -b lberry www.themu 14 20 88 Tel: 01435

The Christmas palette Remember the traditional colour combinations – red and green with gold; blue and lilac with silver

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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS

DECK THE HALLS

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minutes

SIMPLY make...

Cut a strip of striped paper and affix down the right-hand side of your card.

1

Coat a Chippies frame with glue and sprinkle with glitter, leaving it aside with the excess still covering it.

2

your rub-on and affix the berry stickers with foam pads.

3Apply the frame is dry, tap away the excess and affix over the 4Once berries as shown.

the leaves with foam pads to finish.

5Attach

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ red card blank ✿ Woodware Chippies ✿ Pebbles Inc Straight Talk stickers ✿ American Crafts MiniMarks rub-ons ✿ foam pads ✿ glitter

WHERE to buy lable from Glitter is avai ous.co.uk d al d www.fre Tel: 0161 236 4224

Try and try again If all of your frame isn’t covered the first time, simply go over again with glitter glue and re-sprinkle the glitter

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WELCOME

MEET THE TEAM ANGIE PARKINS Angie is a qualified nurse as well as being a supremely talented crafter. She’s recently moved to Canada where she lives with her cartoonist husband.

The multi-talented Angie is a whiz on iceskates too!

JO KILL Jo has always been crafty but got into papercrafting after her sister made her own wedding invitations. She likes experimenting with different techniques, but her favourites are distressing & paper piecing.

Jo loves to be busy and enjoys watching movies and spending time with her family.

KIM FEE Kim used to make her own ceramics, using a kiln in her shed, until an illness in the family made her find an indoor hobby. Kim’s favourite techniques include stamping and die-cutting, plus she’s partial to a bit of découpage. When not crafting she enjoys watching TV and hates ironing.

Hello... ...and welcome to the second issue of the inspirational and unique Just Great Papers! We’ve got an array of gorgeous new papers to tempt you and bump up those crafting supplies, with designs suited for all-year-round use including flowers, snowflakes and stripes. There’s a total of 96 exclusive papers for you to sink your crafting scissors into, and our designers demonstrate just some of the beautiful cards you can create with them, through easy-to-follow steps and helpful hints and tips.

We get festive with our creations featuring stamping and glitter this issue, while Angie Parkins tackles Christmas with some contemporary makes. Kim Fee shows you how to make your own découpage designs from patterned papers, Jo Kill brings us creations using pens and doodling in her stunning signature style, and Marieke demonstrates a huge range of one-of-a-kind cards using simple punches and haberdashery accents. There’s something for everyone within these pages, so you can create beautiful cards no matter what your level of experience.

We hope you enjoy this instalment of Just Great Papers just as much as the first and would love to hear your thoughts. Contact us with your say at letters@practicalpublishing.co.uk or leave us a message on our website forum at www.craftsonthenet.co.uk.

Happy crafting!

POLLY MERREDEW Polly began papercrafting four years ago when she ran arts & crafts classes in a care home. She loves using paint and has spent many a happy hour learning to mix different colours. She’s currently taking ballroom dancing classes with her husband and loves reading, but hates spiders and tailgating drivers.

Lindsey Hopkins-Westbrook lindsey.hopkins@practicalpublishing.co.uk

Melanie Tickle melanie.tickle@practicalpublishing.co.uk

MEL TICKLE Mel has always dabbled in arts & crafts but got into papercrafting when she joined the Practical Publishing team two years ago. She studied film at university and enjoys stamping, découpage and scrapbooking, as well as photography and interior design.

LINDSEY HOPKINSWESTBROOK Lindsey has been knitting since she was five, but took up papercrafting three years ago. She lives with her husband, two cats and two guinea pigs. Her favourite techniques are tea bag folding, heat embossing and UTEE.

MARIEKE VERMEULEN Marieke has been papercrafting for three years, and loves almost everything colourful. Her favourite clothing brand is Oilily, thanks to its imaginative and bold use of colour, which she says is great inspiration for her crafting.

DESIGNERS Kim Fee, Lindsey Hopkins-Westbrook, Jo Kill, Polly Merredew, Angie Parkins, Mel Tickle, Marieke Vermeulen PRODUCTION Senior Editor – Diane Grimshaw Editors – Melanie Tickle, Lindsey Hopkins-Westbrook Sub-Editor – Lee Jepson Photographer – Rachel Burgess Art Editor – Kay Whittaker

Copying of this publication in any format is not permitted without written consent of the Publisher. (c) Practical Publishing International Ltd. The publisher welcomes contributions from readers. All such contributions and submissions to the publication are sent to and accepted by the publisher on the basis of a non-exclusive transferable worldwide licence unless otherwise agreed in writing prior to first publication. Such submissions are also subject to being used, reproduced, modified,

PUBLISHING AND ADVERTISING Operations Manager – Glen Urquhart Advertising Manager – Lisa Sturgeon Advertising Co-ordinator – Heather Lomas heather.lomas@practicalpublishing.co.uk Financial Controller – Karen Battrick Associate Publisher – Iain Anderson Publisher – Danny Bowler Group Managing Director – Robin Wilkinson

published, edited, translated, distributed and displayed in any media or medium, or any form, format or forum now known or hereafter developed, for any purpose, in perpetuity.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored in any form whatsoever without the prior written consent of the publisher, Practical Publishing International Ltd. The views expressed herein are not necessarily the opinion of the publisher.

Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of

DISTRIBUTION Newstrade – COMAG Magazine Distribution Craft Trade Distribution – Practical Publishing International Ltd CONTACT Practical Publishing International Ltd, Unit 1, Adlington Court, Adlington Business Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK, SK10 4NL info@practicalpublishing.co.uk www.practicalpublishing.co.uk Tel: 0844 561 1202 Fax: 01625 855011

this magazine, the publisher cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information or any event or consequence arising as a result of the information.

Just Great Papers ISBN 978-0-9559134-0-2 Published by Practical Publishing International Ltd

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CONTENTS

Inside...

6

12

18

STAMPING AROUND BRING ON THE BLING EMBOSSED EFFECTS Try some yuletide stamping with Mel Tickle’s bright designs in festive colours

24

32

TEAR IT UP Give this simple and easy technique a try with Angie’s frosted Christmas makes

4

Lindsey Hopkins-Westbrook gives her traditional creations a little seasonal sparkle

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DOODLED DESIGNS Personalise your cards and create fun whimsical effects with Jo Kill’s guide to doodling

Angie Parkins creates some stylish textured delights in cool winter tones

38

DELIGHTFUL DÉCOUPAGE Join Kim Fee as she creates some simply fabulous dimensional designs

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50

56

BUTTONS AND BITS

PACK A PUNCH

IN STITCHES

Marieke Vermeulen uses buttons and ribbon to add texture to her colourful creations

Turn simple punched shapes into eye-catching accents with Marieke’s quirky card ideas

Polly Merredew stitches her way to gorgeous cards in moments with these romantic designs

SUBSCRIPTION 62 EXCLUSIVE OFFER!

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SAVE 40%

64

Subscribe to our sister magazines today and save 40%! See page 62 for details

65 READER OFFERS

SHOPPING GUIDES

Turn to page 65 for some fabulous products at bargain prices

Your guide to finding all the goodies featured this issue – turn to pages 30 and 64 now!

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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS

MEL TICKLE Designer

STAMPING around Try some yuletide stamping with Mel Tickle’s bright designs in festive colours

10

minutes

RUDOLPH

SIMPLY make... a piece of spotty paper to measure 14.5x9cm and trim 1Trim curves along the bottom edge.

Affix to a white card blank measuring 15x12.5cm as shown, then trace around the straight edges with a gold pen. out a reindeer from the paper pack and affix to 2CutDovecraft the left of the card blank. the sentiment at the bottom-right of the reindeer 3Stamp using a black StãzOn inkpad.

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a piece of narrow red ribbon the right-hand edge of the 4Tiearound card front, securing it in a bow. the reindeer and sentiment with red gems and the 5Highlight spotty paper with glitter glue.

Let it snow Positioning the legs of the reindeer onto the plain white card below the curved paper makes the reindeer look like it is standing in snow

WHERE to buy

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ Dovecraft Contemporary Christmas designer paper pack ✿ red gems ✿ red ribbon ✿ black StãzOn inkpad ✿ See D’s Whimsy Christmas Trees stamp set ✿ silver glitter glue ✿ gold pen

ary ft Contempor The Dovecra er ap p er n ig Christmas des ble from pack is availa cardsand ed m www.char crafts.co.uk 0737 Tel: 020 8659

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SIMPLY make...

THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS

a 10.5x15cm card blank with snowflake-patterned paper, 1Cover leaving a narrow border. of ribbon around the securing with a bow.

2Tiespine,a piece a panel from white cardstock measuring 7.5x10cm.

3Create Stamp ‘Noel’at the bottom and stars in the top-right corner using a black StãzOn inkpad. the stacked presents from paper pack and fix 4CuttheaboveoutDovecraft the sentiment as shown.

Cut the top and bottom presents from a second image and découpage over the original using 3D foam pads. gold pen around the edges of the panel, then affix to the 5Trace centre of the card blank.

Highlight the sentiment using gold pen and green gems.

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ Dovecraft Contemporary Christmas designer paper pack ✿ white cardstock ✿ light green gems ✿ green ribbon ✿ black StãzOn inkpad ✿ See D’s Whimsy Christmas Trees stamp set ✿ gold pen ✿ 3D foam pads

Make it yourself Cutting images from patterned paper and layering them with foam pads is a cost-effective way of creating striking toppers and embellishments

WHERE to buy er Gold and silv lable ai av e ar s en p d from all goo ops sh y er n statio

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PEACE, HOPE, LOVE

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SIMPLY make... the card blank with stripy paper, leaving a narrow border as 1Cover shown. Highlight the edges with gold pen.

Affix narrow red ribbon across the front of the card blank, approximately 3cm from the top, and secure at the back with tape.

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out three stockings from the paper pack and adhere 3CutDovecraft to the card blank, securing the top of the stockings to the ribbon with large green gems.

Stamp two baubles onto different patterned papers and cut out.

Attach to the card between the

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stockings, hooking the tops of the baubles onto the ribbon to create a hanging effect. your sentiment in the bottom-left of the card blank 5Stamp using a black StãzOn inkpad, and highlight above the ribbon with silver glitter glue.

Make it stick Instead of gems, try using brads or mini clips to secure the stockings to the ribbon

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ Dovecraft Contemporary Christmas designer paper pack ✿ dark green gems ✿ red ribbon ✿ black StãzOn inkpad ✿ See D’s Whimsy Christmas Trees stamp set ✿ silver glitter glue ✿ gold pen

WHERE to buy

le s are availab Coloured gem Visit . raft from HobbyC call raft.co.uk or yc b b o .h w ww 87 for your 0800 027 23 e or st nearest

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Cover the bottom half of a 10.5x15cm card blank with striped paper and hide the paper join with wide polka dot ribbon.

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Create a 6.5cm square from green cardstock and fix to the top-left of the card blank. Cut a tree from the Dovecraft paper pack and fix to the green cardstock square.

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Stamp the sentiment at the righthand edge of the card blank as shown, using a black StãzOn inkpad.

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around the edges of the card blank and the green 4Trace cardstock square with gold pen, then hand-draw a star in the top right-hand corner. the tree with red gems and gold pen and the striped 5Highlight paper with silver glitter glue.

Add zing with bling Try adding a little extra sparkle to striped paper by doodling on it with gel pens or carefully adding lines of glitter glue

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ Dovecraft Contemporary Christmas designer paper pack ✿ green cardstock ✿ red gems ✿ red polka dot ribbon ✿ black StãzOn inkpad ✿ See D’s Whimsy Christmas Trees stamp set ✿ silver glitter glue ✿ gold pen

WHERE to buy Glitter glue om is available fr .uk co s. ft ra ec it www.exquis 22 81 Tel: 05602 19

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a 2.5x15cm strip of patterned and affix down the left1Cutpaper hand side of a 10.5x15cm card blank. Cover the remainder with tree-patterned paper. the join between the two papers with green ribbon.

2Cover out three presents from the paper pack, highlight 3CutDovecraft with gold pen and layer together at the bottom-right of the card using 3D foam pads. a tree onto green patterned paper and cut out.

4Stamp Affix with 3D foam pads, overlapping at the left of the presents as shown. the sentiment at the top of the card as shown using a black 5Stamp StãzOn inkpad. the presents and stamped tree with small yellow 6Highlight and green gems.

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ Dovecraft Contemporary Christmas designer paper pack ✿ green and yellow gems ✿ green ribbon ✿ black StãzOn inkpad ✿ See D’s Whimsy Christmas Trees stamp set ✿ gold pen ✿ 3D foam pads

WHERE to buy himsy The See D’s W t st ees amp se Christmas Tr om fr le b is availa s.co.uk www.stamp 4104 Tel: 0115 931

The stamping ground Give stamp designs extra dimension by stamping them onto different patterned papers and piecing them together or layering them up with foam pads

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NOEL

SIMPLY make... the front of a 15x12.5cm card blank with patterned paper, 1Cover leaving a narrow border.

Cut a panel of white cardstock to measure 12x8cm. Edge with gold pen, then hand-draw a border as shown.

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‘Noel’slightly off-centre and highlight with gold pen.

3Stamp green organza ribbon around the bottom of the panel 4Wrap and secure with a bow. Affix the panel to the card blank.

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a tree from the Dovecraft pack, decorate with yellow 5Cutpaper gems and attach to the righthand side of the panel, overlapping the ribbon slightly.

Take the spotlight Make your stamped sentiment the focal point on the card and embellish it with glitter, paint, doodling, eyelets or anything else you can think of

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ Dovecraft Contemporary Christmas designer paper pack ✿ white cardstock ✿ yellow gems ✿ green organza ribbon ✿ black StãzOn inkpad ✿ See D’s Whimsy Christmas Trees stamp set ✿ gold pen

WHERE to buy

ads are StãzOn inkp le availab from k tampers.co.u www.happys

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Bring on the

BLING

Lindsey HopkinsWestbrook gives her traditional creations a little seasonal sparkle

LINDSEY HOPKINSWESTBROOK Designer

REINDEER

SIMPLY make... panels of striped and spotty Affix one across the card 1Cutpaper. and the second overlapping. a panel of red cardstock and apply a Magic Motif. Sprinkle 2Create gold glitter over the reindeer and tap away the excess. the corners and ink the edges of the red panel then affix.

3Round glitter glue to create a border around the 4Usedecorative panels, then ink the edges of the card blank to finish.

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ red card blank ✿ red cardstock ✿ gold inkpad ✿ gold glitter ✿ Santa and Reindeer Magic Motifs ✿ Diamond Ranger Stickles glitter glue Tools ✿ corner rounder punch

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WHERE to buy are Magic Motifs om fr le b availa www.art-ofcraft.co.uk 7677 Tel: 01252 37

Crossing the border Think of other ways to create borders instead of just using papers. Glitter glue and brads are a great way to do this!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

SIMPLY make... one-third of your card blank with spotted paper.

1Cover a length of double-sided tape along the edge and sprinkle 2Affix with gold glitter, tapping away the excess.

Affix a Straight Talk present sticker and decorate the ribbon with glitter glue.

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a sentiment rub-on to the right-hand edge of the card.

4Apply

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ red card blank ✿ Pebbles Inc Duplicates rub-ons and Straight Talk stickers ✿ double-sided tape ✿ gold glitter ✿ Diamond Ranger Stickles glitter glue

It’s all in the decoration You can often make more of a feature of pre-made embellishments by adding your own highlights and décor

WHERE to buy Straight Talk stickers are available from funk.co.uk www.bubbly 064 Tel: 01905 23

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS

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SIMPLY make... and layer two patterned paper squares and ink the edges 1Matt of the largest.

Ink the edges of your card blank and affix the matted paper panel to the bottom-right corner.

2

your rub-on to white cardstock and attach above the 3Apply panel as shown.

Affix the stickers with foam pads, then highlight with glitter glue.

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Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ white cardstock ✿ red card blank ✿ American Crafts MiniMarks rub-ons ✿ Pebbles Inc stickers ✿ foam pads ✿ Diamond Ranger Stickles glitter glue ✿ gold inkpad

WHERE to buy

fts Mini Marks American Cra ailable from av rub-ons are he www.maket co t. .uk momentlas 0720 25 Tel: 02921

Another level Foam pads allow you to easily add dimension to your cards

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

SIMPLY make... panel of patterned paper to your card blank.

1Cutandaaffix a sticker to the panel and highlight with glitter glue.

2Attach of a Chippies tag through some ribbon.

3Inkandthetieedges a rub-on to the tag and affix to the card with a foam pad.

4Apply

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ red card blank ✿ American Crafts MiniMarks rub-ons ✿ Woodware Chippies ✿ Pebbles Inc Straight Talk stickers ✿ Diamond Ranger Stickles glitter glue ✿ ribbon ✿ gold inkpad

WHERE to buy Chippies are available from .uk iss.co www.artym 1994 32 Tel: 01 3 81

Less is more Too much bling can make a card look tacky, so don’t go overboard!

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CHRISTMAS GIFT

SIMPLY make... two panels of patterned and affix to your card 1Cutpaper blank, overlapping. a piece of gold mesh diagonally across the panels.

2Attach a sticker in the centre of the top panel and highlight with 3Affix glitter glue.

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ red card blank ✿ mesh ✿ Pebbles Inc Straight Talk sticker ✿ Diamond Ranger Stickles glitter glue

WHERE to buy

ble bon is availa Gold mesh rib , sh Bu berry from The Mul om .c sh u -b lberry www.themu 14 20 88 Tel: 01435

The Christmas palette Remember the traditional colour combinations – red and green with gold; blue and lilac with silver

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DECK THE HALLS

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SIMPLY make...

Cut a strip of striped paper and affix down the right-hand side of your card.

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Coat a Chippies frame with glue and sprinkle with glitter, leaving it aside with the excess still covering it.

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your rub-on and affix the berry stickers with foam pads.

3Apply the frame is dry, tap away the excess and affix over the 4Once berries as shown.

the leaves with foam pads to finish.

5Attach

Materials ✿ Just Great Papers ✿ red card blank ✿ Woodware Chippies ✿ Pebbles Inc Straight Talk stickers ✿ American Crafts MiniMarks rub-ons ✿ foam pads ✿ glitter

WHERE to buy lable from Glitter is avai ous.co.uk d al d www.fre Tel: 0161 236 4224

Try and try again If all of your frame isn’t covered the first time, simply go over again with glitter glue and re-sprinkle the glitter

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