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298 inspiring craft ideas for you and your home THE COLLECTION SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S EDITION

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step-by-step projects Stitched delights

Quilted gifts

Stylish soap

Fabulous felt

Recycle with style

Perfect patchwork

Contemporary papercraft

Vintage chic

Delicious treats

Knitted treasures

EASY-TO-FOLLOW TECHNIQUES: ♥ sewing ♥ papercraft ♥ beading ♥ knitting ♥ home décor ♥ customising ♥ quilting ♥ jewellery making ♥ quilling ♥ rag rug making ♥ polymer clay ♥ patchwork ♥ felt ♥ soapmaking ♥ baking ♥ crochet ♥ mosaicing ♥ recycling and much more!

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WELCOME

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...and welcome to Simply Homemade – The Collection. Simply Homemade magazine made its debut at the beginning of this year and has enjoyed immense popularity ever since. Every four weeks our talented Design Team delivers a fabulous range of projects in an abundance of styles and using an impressive array of techniques, tools and materials – all designed to keep you inspired, whatever your personal taste and experience level.

Now Simply Homemade – The Collection brings together a whole host of popular and exciting features in one glorious publication to give you instant access to the wealth of irresistible ideas and expert tips that fill each issue. If you’re just starting out in crafting or simply wanting to try something new, the hardest decision is often knowing where to start. The sheer variety of materials and techniques can be mind-boggling so, with this in mind, Simply Homemade – The Collection is bursting at the seams with different styles and designs to give you a taste of the wonderful projects and pieces you can create for yourself. We have also enlisted the help and expertise of some of our favourite designers to ensure that we keep you up-to-date with the latest styles and trends, and we’ve included an eclectic collection of recycling features that we hope will inspire you to ‘make do and mend’.

If sewing is your passion, be it by hand or machine, you will be spoilt for choice as Debi Potter delivers an adorable array of projects with which to tempt you – from recycling your old jeans to make gorgeous handbags and accessories on page 6, to creating vintage-style peg bags using deliciously adorable Tanya Whelan fabric on page 118. Elsewhere Sacha Boxall shows you how to create your very own apron complete with appliqué designs incorporating sumptuous Amy Butler fabric on page 50.

For the papercrafters among you, the enviably talented Angie Parkins has projects aplenty starting on pages 12 and 62, and Rachael Moore takes her

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THE COLLECTION

EDITORIAL Editor – Diane Grimshaw Editorial Assistant – Lindsey Hopkins Art Editor – Kay Whittaker Sub-Editors – Becky Higgins, Justine Moran Photographer – Tym Leckey CONTRIBUTORS Jill Alblas, Sacha Boxall, Mel Brooke, Helen Dickson, Diane Grimshaw, Hamble & Jemima, Patricia Harcourt, Rosemary Jameson, Sarah Janes, Carol Meldrum, Rachel Moore, Kyoko Nakayoshu, Missy Neal, Bev Ozard, Angie Parkins, Becky Peabody, Su Pennick, Debi Potter, Melanie Tickle, Gill Sutcliffe, Suzanne Woolcott Simply Homemade – The Collection is published by Practical Publishing International Ltd. All material © Practical Publishing International Ltd. The style and mark of Simply Homemade – The Collection is used under licence from Craft Media Ltd. No material in whole or in part may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form whatsoever without the prior written consent of Practical Publishing International Ltd.

papercrafting off the page and onto chipboard to create a collection of home décor delights perfect for giving as presents on page 128.

When it comes to knitting and crochet we have a contemporary selection of creations including an elegant evening purse on page 108 and a pair of cosy cable-knitted cushions on page 58. If you’re looking for something a bit different, or wanting to try something new, glass engraving, soapmaking patchwork, quilting, candle making and baking can all be found among the pages of Simply Homemade – The Collection, and we have all the templates you need to get started.

With all of this and much more besides I think I’ll leave you to it.

Enjoy

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“Denim has been one of the biggest trends this year. Debi Potter recycles old jeans to make stunning on-trend accessories – perfect for giving as a gift or keeping for yourself!”

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SOAPMAKING

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INTERVIEW

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STENCILLING

Melt & Pour: With just a few simple pieces of equipment and a couple of hours of spare time you can create your own beautiful natural soaps.

Sarah Janes shows us how...

Hamble & Jemima: We catch up with the two ladies behind Hamble & Jemima to get the low-down on what inspires them

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Colour My World: Stencilling your own stylish bathroom tiles and accessories is easier than it looks. Jill Alblas shows you how

RECYCLING

Jean Genius: Breathe new life into a pair of old jeans by recycling and turning them into brandnew accessories. Debi Potter shows you how

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PAPERCRAFT

CANDLES

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BAKING

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SEWING

Truly Scrumptious: Bev Ozard from Homemade UK offers up an irresistible cupcake recipe with which to tempt your family and friends

JEWELLERY

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INSPIRING PRODUCTS

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INSPIRING PRODUCTS

Kaisercraft Chapter One Collection: This collection mixes beautiful shades of green and blue with brown and cream for a classy range

Cover Up!: Aprons are back in vogue and the more stylish the design the better. Sacha Boxall gives us the low-down on her passion for pinnies

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Basic Grey Cappella Collection: We take a look at the beautiful Cappella Collection

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Tilda Little Princess Doll Kit: This charming kit contains all the fabric, embellishments and accessories required to make two 43cm-tall figures

Simply Charming: Su Pennick puts her papercrafting tools through their paces to create a stunning collection of jewellery pieces incorporating shrink plastic

KNITTING

Natural Beauty: Embrace the knitting phenomenon with Kyoko Nakayoshi’s fabulous cable knit cushion designs

Let Them Eat Cake: Cupcakes and felt are enjoying immense popularity, and Helen Dickson combines the two to create a mouthwatering and totally calorie-free array of keepsake designs

Smash Hits: Mel Brooke takes inspiration from butterflies to create a gorgeous mosaic tile using broken crockery and glass as her main materials

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Dots And Spots: Catch up with Becky Peabody, proud owner and sole designer at Dots and Spots to find out what inspires her

Let There Be Light: Candles work perfectly as both home décor items and as gifts. Jill Alblas shows you how to create them for yourself

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Viva La Restoration: For an outlay of just £22, this classic sewing machine and stand has been transformed into a beautiful piece of furniture

English Country Garden: Angie Parkins takes inspiration from her garden to create a delightful array of projects celebrating the great outdoors

Back To Nature: Angie Parkins takes inspiration from the great outdoors for her stylish stationery designs

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CONTENTS

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INTERVIEW

Special Delivery: Missy Neal adds appliqué to her gorgeous creations to create perfect gifts for new babies

Gift Ideas: Here are some lovely pre-made gifts that would be great for newborn babies and their proud parents

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PAPERCRAFT

Welcome To Our Home: Rachael Moore takes her papercrafting off the page to create home décor items perfect for your hallway page

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Simply Gorjuss: Suzanne Woolcott gives us the low-down on all things gorjussTM and reveals what’s next for this popular brand

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PATCHWORK

Birdhouse In Your Soul: Gillian Sutcliffe combines her love of nature with her passion for quilting and patchwork

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JAM MAKING

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CRAFT CROSSOVER

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SEWING

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KNITTING

Two By Two: Inspired by Noah’s Ark, Jill Alblas is downloading patterned paper collections to create beautiful nursery accessories

Blooming Marvellous: Floral embellishments are bang on trend right now. Diane Grimshaw shows you how to create them

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Big Button Shopper: Carol Meldrum’s cute bag is quick and simple to make and big enough to carry all your essentials

KNITTING

Beaded Delights: Kyoko Nakayoshi creates a fabulously stylish knitted purse for us that is perfect for every occasion

Bring A Bottle: Instead of sending bottles off to be recycled, why not have a go at transforming them into decorative items for your home?

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COOKERY

Lemon Fever: Rosemary Jameson from JamJarshop.com uses lemons to create a plethora of delights

Homemade Strawberry Jam: Making your own jam might seem like a daunting task but it is actually easier than you might think

Sailing Away: Debi Potter creates a gorgeous collection of nautically inspired delights, perfect for any young boy’s bedroom

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Home Sweet Home: Gillian Sutcliffe creates a fabulous quilted doorstop for you to try your hand at

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Summer Bolero: Julie Ferguson has designed a gorgeous knitted bolero. Perfect for dressing up or down, it’s a must-have for any time of year!

BAKING

Naughty But Nice: Freshly baked treats are perfect for all occasions. Here are a few of Patricia Harcourt’s favourite tray baked indulgences

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Laundered Lovelies: 1950s-style fabric designs are popular right now. Debi Potter creates a set of stylish peg bags inspired by the era

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CUSTOMISING

Make Your Mark: Jill Alblas shows you how to transform plain wood and glassware into stylish decorative pieces perfect for your home

Pretty As A Picture: Gillian Sutcliffe combines her passion for patchwork with her love of crafts to create a fabulous wall hanging

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Breathe new life into a pair of old jeans by recycling and turning them into brand-new accessories. Debi Potter shows you how

Denim accessories are one of the fabulous fashion trends right now and, when you look at just how versatile this fabric is, it isn’t difficult to see why it remains so popular.

This fabric is entirely ordinary when it comes to using it for jeans but when

recycled to create accessories it takes on a new lease of life. Most of us love our accessories and denim lends itself effortlessly to creating new ones – not only does it have the benefit of not showing dirt easily, it will also complement any casual outfit perfectly!

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CUSTOM MADE It has become fashionable in recent years to recycle, renew or mend clothing and the trend for customising clothing to make unique items is becoming increasingly popular. The possibilities for customising are endless, and embellishing with buttons, ribbons and other

mediums can turn your customised item into a work of art.

The quick and easy bag featured here teams denim with classic gingham and pretty vintage-style floral fabric. The beauty of creating a bag from a pair of jeans is that the pockets are already sewn in for

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MATERIALS (FOR ALL PROJECTS) pair of jeans gingham cotton fabric Tilda floral fabric wadding beige and brown felt ribbon wooden bead toggle white rickrack cord TOOLS sewing machine needle and thread dressmaker’s pins dressmaker’s scissors domestic iron templates on page 11

you, and once your bag is complete you will be left with enough denim to make a host of other accessories to go with it.

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RECYCLING SIMPLY MAKE Take your pair of jeans and lay the top section face down onto a cutting mat and draw a line with a ruler and pencil approximately 2cm below the bottom of the pockets. Pin the layers together and cut along this line before turning inside out and machine-sewing, This forms the body of the bag.

Cut a piece of gingham fabric the same width as your bag and twice as long. Fold the fabric with the two right sides facing so that the folded material is roughly the same size as your bag.

Use the bag as a template to work out if you need to taper the sides and. if so. draw your new sew line onto the fabric

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and then machine-stitch up the sides (don’t turn it through at this point).

Place the lining inside the bag and pin it into place along the waistband, tucking under approximately a centimetre as you do so to ensure that there are no raw edges visible. Hand-stitch this into position.

Take a 7x90cm strip of denim (join lengths of denim together if necessary), and the same size piece of gingham fabric. With the right sides facing, pin the fabrics together and sew the two long edges and one of the short edges together. Pull through the open edge and hand-stitch to close.

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Press using a hot iron and then hand-stitch to the inside of your bag.

Position approximately 3cm of the handle inside the bag for added strength.

Lay your bag flat and measure the distance between the left and right hip. Multiply this number by three and cut out two strips of material to this length, (the width will depend on the size of your belt loops). With the right sides facing, sew the pieces together leaving a small section open for pulling through. Pull through and press before hand-stitching the open section. Thread the material through the belt hoops and tie with a knot.

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Purse

SIMPLY MAKE Take the leg section of your jeans and cut out a rectangle measuring 15x30cm. Cut a piece of floral patterned fabric the same size.

Pin these together with the right sides facing.

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short edges nearest your body, use a coffee cup to draw around on the opposite edge to create the curve of the flap.

Machine-stitch the pieces together, leaving a small unsewn section for pulling through. Trim away the excess on the curved corners

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and then pull through before pressing and hand-stitching the open section.

Place this shape on your work surface with the floral side facing upwards and the curved edge furthest away. Fold the bottom third

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upwards and pin into position. Hand-stitch the two sides using blue thread to create your purse.

Add a looped gingham ribbon and toggle to finish.

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SIMPLY MAKE Sew a 6x5cm rectangle of gingham fabric to a 6cm square of denim and sew a length of rickrack along the join. Repeat so that you have the two sides of the Russian doll.

Pin the two sides together with the right sides facing and then draw around the template

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provided on page 11.

Use a sewing machine to follow the line, leaving a gap in your stitching for pulling through. Turn it the right side out and then pack with wadding before handstitching the remaining seam.

Cut out a circle of cream felt approximately 2.5cm wide and a piece of

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brown felt for the hair. Stitch these into position and then embroider a mouth, nose and eyes using brown thread.

Thread a loop of cord through the stitching at the top of the Russian doll and secure with a knot.

Cut o the ends and thread on a wooden bead so that the knot is hidden.

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SIMPLY MAKE From one leg of the jeans cut a strip of denim to measure approximately 4x50cm .

Start with one end of the denim strip and coil tightly, hand-stitching underneath to secure.

Continue to coil the strip around, twisting occasionally, to create the rose effect. Sew a few

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stitches every time you finish a complete circle. Start to loosen the coil as you get to the end of the strip of denim.

Tuck the remaining edge under and stitch to secure.

Cut two leaf shapes from gingham fabric and two from floral fabric using the template provided on page 11. Take each pair of leaves and, with their right

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sides facing, machine-sew around the edge leaving a small area open for pulling through. Pull through and then press using an iron before stitching the open section by hand.

Hand-stitch the leaves to the reverse of the rose and then attach a brooch fitting to the back of the rose to finish.

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TOP TIP Denim shoes were also big on the catwalks recently, so why not make a selection of different-sized corsages without the leaves and glue these to a pair of plain shoes using a hot glue gun for a look that is sure to impress?

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Corsage leaves template actual size

Gingham fabric, buttons, ribbons and thread are available from HobbyCraft. Visit www.hobbycraft.co.uk to locate your nearest store Tilda Rosebud material (PC480016) is available from www.puddlecrafts. co.uk

TOP TIP Denim can be extremely difficult to sew as it is so bulky.

A denim needle can be bought for your sewing machine which is sharper than the regular needles. You may need to slow down when sewing to ensure the needles don’t break or try turning the hand cog over the really bulky areas such as seams or pocket areas Try hitting the bulky areas with a hammer to flatten them and make the stitching easier to manage, it sounds a little extreme but it really works!

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Angie Parkins takes inspiration from the great outdoors for her stylish stationery designs

The countryside has always been inspiring for artists, poets and sculptors alike; there are hundreds of thousands of paintings and other works of art depicting country scenes.

With rolling hills and beautiful tree formations, countryside scenes are always well received.

It is possible to scale down the great outdoors and squeeze it into the

smaller confines of the craft world. There are an infinite number of stamps, stencils, printed papers and other materials out there that can be used to create beautiful countrysidethemed projects, as the cards and gift ideas shown here demonstrate.

For these designs I have used a combination of Distress Inks, stamps, embossing powders, string and neutral-coloured cardstock, along with a

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selection of handmade stamps and masks for creating hills and clouds to tie in perfectly with the countryside theme that runs throughout.

IN DISTRESS Distress Inks and Crackle Paints make great naturallooking backgrounds – the cracked, split finish that they create can be manipulated to emulate unique bark and leaf patterns, providing a good

base on which to build your project.

Creating your own country scenery offers the opportunity for your projects to be tailored easily to suit both males and females, and a range of occasions. Changing the colour palette you use to reflect the seasons is stunningly effective – try creating a scene using autumnal oranges and reds and then create the same scene with blues and

whites and a hint of glitter to create a wonderful winter setting.

If you feel inspired by these projects and would like to take the country theme a little further you could consider using items from the area around you to enhance your craft projects. Why not use a small group of leaves as a card topper or incorporate twigs and pressed flowers into your designs for a feminine touch?

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PAPERCRAFT

Wallet with letter paper & envelopes

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MATERIALS kraft cardstock ivory cardstock Baja Breeze Stampin’ Up! inkpad Peeled Paint Ranger Distress Inkpad VersaMark Watermark inkpad clear embossing powder string fun foam (to make the stamps) 6 ivory envelopes TOOLS heat tool for embossing eyelet setting tool 4 large eyelets acrylic block templates on pages 14, 17 and 18

TO MAKE THE FOLDER Cut kraft cardstock to create 7” squares. Score and fold as instructed on the template on page 18 and adhere them back to back.

Make the leaf stamp from fun foam using the template on page 14 and use it to stamp and emboss on both sides of the folder. (To make the stamp, transfer the leaf design onto fun foam and cut out. Repeat four times onto spare fun foam. Layer the leaves on top of each other to create one thick leaf. Attach your newly-created foam stamp to an acrylic block.) To emboss, press the stamp into the Watermark inkpad and stamp the impression onto cardstock. Sprinkle the design with embossing powder and shake off any excess. Use a heat tool to melt the embossing powder.

Set the eyelets as shown on the template and tie with string.

Cut a 6x83⁄4” rectangle from kraft cardstock and adhere to the top of the front of the folder.

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TO MAKE THE LETTER PAPER Cut a piece of ivory cardstock to A5 size.

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Make a mask for the hill and sponge using green ink as shown.

Create several small and large tree and tree trunk stamps from fun foam (see step 2 of the Folder instructions for how to create the stamps), using the templates on page 14. Stamp a large tree, mask over it and stamp a small tree as shown.

Make a scalloped circle from scrap paper using the template on page 14 and use this as a mask to create the clouds.

Sponge the edges of the clouds using the Baja Breeze inkpad.

Repeat steps 1-5 to create all the paper, and stamp the envelopes as desired.

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WHERE TO BUY For Stampin’Up! products visit www.stampinup.co.uk Ranger Distress Inkpads and paints are available from www.afth.co.uk VersaMark inkpads are available from www.handyhippo.co.uk Heat tools for embossing are available from www.craftydevilspaper craft.co.uk The Stampendous! Foliate Quad cube stamp is available from www.cheddarstamper.co.uk

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Post-it note holder

MATERIALS kraft and ivory cardstock Peeled Paint Ranger Distress Inkpad cereal box string fun foam (to make the stamps) 3x3” Post-it notepad magnetic snaps clear embossing powder strong adhesive TOOLS ™ heat tool

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SIMPLY MAKE Trim a piece of kraft cardstock to measure 11x4”.

Place the Post-it notes on the cardstock and score and fold the cardstock to create a folder effect around the Post-it notes.

Attach pieces of card cut from the cereal box to the inside of each of the newly formed sides to strengthen them.

Apply strong adhesive to the folds to secure.

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Adhere magnets to the inside of both of the outer flaps.

Cut ivory cardstock to measure 10x3”, decorate using green ink and adhere to the inside of the note holder.

Fold the scored edges of the holder and attach the Post-it notes inside.

Decorate a piece of ivory cardstock and adhere it to the smaller, front flap.

Stamp and emboss a tree, cut it out and affix to the front of the folder.

Stamp ‘notes’ onto ivory cardstock, cut out the individual letters and affix to the front of the folder as shown.

Punch some holes in the spine and tie with string to finish.

Leaf Mark onto fun foam with a fine embossing tool

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PAPERCRAFT

Thank you card

See wallet folder instructions on page 13 for how to make your own stamps

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Distress Inkpad

Create an A6 mountainfold card blank from kraft cardstock. Stamp the card using a homemade flower stamp and Watermark inkpad.

Cut a strip of ivory cardstock and decorate using green ink. Prick the long edges of the strip using the paper piercer and adhere to the card front.

Stamp and cut out large and small flowers and leaves. Adhere these to the card front as shown.

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™ string ™ fun foam (to make the stamps) ™ Hero Arts Everyday Sayings

clear stamps TOOLS ™ paper piercer ™ large-end embossing tool

Create a banner from a strip of ivory cardstock, add your sentiment and fix in place.

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Up! inkpad Peeled Paint Ranger Distress Inkpad fun foam (to make the stamps) small pen hemp Stampin’ Up! Teeny Tiny Wishes stamps Stampendous! Foliate Cube stamp 4x4” envelopes acetate 3D foam pads TOOLS large eyelets Stampin’ Up! Word and New Label punch EK Success tag punch templates on page 14 and 17

SIMPLY MAKE Using the box template on page 17 and kraft cardstock, cut, score, fold and fix the box base together.

Create the box inserts using the template and adhere to the inside of the box base.

Punch and stamp the tags from ivory cardstock.

Punch holes and thread with hemp as shown.

Create ivory and kraft cardstock labels. Adhere using 3D foam pads.

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Create card blanks measuring 33⁄4x71⁄2 “ from kraft cardstock to go in the box.

Decorate the card blanks using torn strips of stamped ivory cardstock as shown.

Create the flower stamps using the template on page 14. Stamp the flowers using Mustard and Rust ink onto ivory cardstock.

Cut out and use to embellish the cards.

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Create the lid for the box following the instructions on page 17. Cut an aperture in the lid and adhere a piece of acetate as shown.

Fit the lid around the base of the box and adhere, ensuring it is a good fit.

Create the wrap to go round the box from an 11x1” strip of decorated ivory cardstock. Cut off the corners to make points, set the eyelets and then tie with string to finish.

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Thanks card MATERIALS

™ kraft A5 cardstock ™ ivory and brown cardstock ™ Hero Arts Everyday Sayings clear stamps

™ VersaMark Watermark inkpad ™ Peeled Paint Ranger Distress Inkpad

™ Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Up! inkpads ™ fun foam (to make the stamps) ™ string TOOLS ™ scalloped circle punch ™ sponge ™ templates on page 14

SIMPLY MAKE Fold the A5 kraft cardstock in half to create a side-fold card blank.

Trim the ivory cardstock to measure 5x33⁄4”.

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™ 4x41⁄2” notebook ™ kraft and ivory cardstock ™ Really Rust and Mustard Stampin’ Up! inkpads

™ Stampendous! Foliate Quad Cube stamp

™ pen/pencil and notebook TOOLS

™ 5⁄8” circle punch ™ small scalloped punch ™ corner-rounder punch

SIMPLY MAKE Cut a piece of kraft cardstock to measure 11x55⁄8” and score at 31⁄8”, 3 3 ⁄8”, 71⁄2” and 73⁄4”. Fold along all the scored lines, round the corners using the punch and adhere the notebook to the inside of the folded cardstock.

Cut ivory cardstock to fit inside the flaps. Stamp using the Cube stamp and adhere to the inside flaps of the notebook.

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Punch a 5⁄8” diameter circle from the front left flap.

Cut a 11x1⁄2”strip of ivory cardstock, and stamp and buff the edges.

Adhere this strip to the outside of the notebook, starting at the punched circle and then all around the cover to the right-hand edge. Form a loop to fit through the punched hole. (The loop should be big enough to accommodate your pen or pencil.)

Punch a small circle from ivory cardstock and punch a scalloped circle big enough to accommodate the small ivory circle. Adhere over the punched hole in the left front flap.

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Cut a mask to create a hill shape at the bottom of the card front, mask off the area and apply green ink using a sponge. Change the position of the mask to form another hill, and repeat the sponging process.

Stamp and emboss the trees using the masking technique to create the illusion of perspective.

Punch a scalloped circle and, using it as a mask, sponge with blue ink to create clouds.

Create a bird stamp using the template on page 14 and stamp in brown ink.

Stamp the sentiment in the bottom-left corner using brown ink.

Matt the image onto brown cardstock and adhere to the front of the card. Embellish with string along the spine to finish.

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PAPERCRAFT Box insert templates INSERT 1 Score and fold as template, adhere A to B, and C to D. Place cards and envelopes into box to determine placing and adhere to the floor of the box.

(page 15) actual size

INSERT 2 Score and fold as template, adhere E to F. Adhere to the box floor crossways.

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INSERT 1

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1ins

3/ ins 4

3/ ins 4

41/4ins

A B

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3/ ins 4

1ins

C D

53/4ins Mountain folds Valley folds INSERT 2

25/8ins

2ins

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71/4ins

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101/2ins

Box bottom (page 15) 65% actual size Photocopy at 154%

BOX BOTTOM Apply adhesive to inside of long sides first and fold in.

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Apply adhesive to inside of short sides and fold in, including small flap/tab from long side.

Stationery holder (page 13) 60% actual size Photocopy at 167%

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31/2ins Eyelet placement Mountain folds Valley folds

BOX LID INSTRUCTIONS 11” x 75⁄8” Make the first score (along the 11ins side) at 21⁄2ins, fold this and then hold it against the box bottom, mark the next score line with pencil, then score and fold. Do this with each side.

This ensures an accurate, snug fit.

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