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Meet the team...

Angharad, Emily, Hannah, Tricia & Vicki make up Team Pi, plus our team-crafted mascot, Shaun!

Hello!

Bring out the glitter – Strictly Come Dancing is on our TV screens and it’s the Christmas issue of Papercraft inspirations! We’ve skipped the spray tans and are treating you to this giant Christmas gift issue instead. Use your band stamps and Trimcraft paper collection to build quick Christmas card scenes (p6). We’re gifting you penguin slider printables (p32) as well as sugar and spice papers (p39) – download them from our website and print out for your own Christmas creations. Expand your skills with a fun card folds project (p60), or brush up your colouring with our Chameleon pens masterclass (p19). Happy Christmas!

Keep in touch!

Write to us Papercraft inspirations, Immediate Media, Tower House, Fairfax Street, Bristol BS1 3BN

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Our promise to you We aim to live up to our name and to show you the most inspiring papercraft techniques, share the latest ideas and hand-pick the most inspirational products for you to buy. We aim to bring you everything you need to get the most from our brilliant hobby. If you ever feel anything is missing, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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Crafty know-how

6 YOUR GIFT Get making with your festive border stamps and papers 8 INSPIRATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS All the latest craft news and best buys, plus events for your diary 16 YOUR INSPIRATIONS Our fabulous readers’ letters, top tips, crafty confessions and cards 70 NEXT MONTH Find out what’s coming up in the January issue 74 #PAPERCRAFT Discover blogs, social media round-ups and more 76 STOCKISTS Stock up on the stash and accessories from this issue 77 TEMPLATES All the templates you’ll need for this month’s projects 81 BACK ISSUES Complete your Papercraft inspirations collection

19 MASTERCLASS Enhance your colouring with Chameleon Color Tones pens and Color Tops 56 ASK THE EXPERTS Our panel of crafting gurus solve all your card making questions and dilemmas for the festive season

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We did it!

Look out for our reader testers’ makes in the issue

Sue Cass

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An avid crafter with many skills, Sue loves making box canvasses with die-cut elements

Lesley Pyle

Lesley has been card making and paper constructing since 2012.

She loves a challenge!

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Ways to save 24 SUBSCRIBE TODAY and receive a Hunkydory festive card pack!

38 SPLURGE & SAVE Crafty gift ideas to suit all budgets at Christmas 58 READY STEADY CRAFT Five items transformed into five creative designs

Prizes to win!

27 COMPETITION Your chance to win Sara Signature festive goodies!

82 GIVEAWAYS Boost your stash!

39 Free papers!

Alison has been crafting for seven years and enjoys card making because it’s relaxing

Janice Whymark

Projects…

10 STAMPING Create sweet scenes by combining stamped images from Stampin’ Up! 32 PRINTABLES Add adorable penguin characters to cool slider cards FREE PRINTABLES! 54 HOME STYLE Make gorgeous snowflake cake decorations for Yuletide gatherings 60 CARD FOLDS Shape card bases to form a pretty village of house and church cards 68 GIFT STYLE Use a Sizzix die to make a star-shaped gift box just in time for Christmas

More to make…

28 10 INSPIRATIONS FOR... Find great ways to use mini pegs on your Yuletide creations 39 FREE SUGAR & SPICE PAPERS Pull out from the magazine or download for free FREE PRINTABLES! 49 OCCASIONS Create cards for Advent, winter solstice, Hanukkah and winter newborns 67 3 LOOKS WITH... AN INTRICUT SNOW GLOBE DIE Becky James finds fun ways to use this versatile die for Christmas cards and bunting

Janice got into crafting 14 years ago. She likes stamping, colouring and cutting out

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Sally Sears

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Sally loves creating pretty things with paper, stamps and fabric. Craft is a true love of hers

Alison Walker

Alison could knit before she could read, but now loves card making and scrapbooking

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Kath has been crafting since childhood and is completely hooked on card making

Jane Hewes

Jane is a nurse and crafts to unwind. She enjoys paper construction and découpage

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Monika has been crafting since she was a child. She experiments with a range of styles

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Your giant gift

Cards designed by Angela Poole

Create fantastic festive designs or speedy scenes with your 5-in-1 stamp set and bonus papers

Angela is a designer and tor was commissioning edi s of Papercraf t inspiration for over four years.

Shopping list Basic card kit & your free gift, plus

* First Edition 12x12in *

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paper pad – Winter Wishes, from Trimcraft Papermania embossing powder – Silver * Wooden snowflake toppers – Christmas Whisper, from Hobbycraft Blue glitter card & ribbon * Glitter glue * Blue, brown & white ink * Clear embossing ink pad * Baker’s twine * Brads * Silver gems * Blending sponge

Template on page 77

See page 76 for stockists

Reader Challenge!

Show us what you make with your free gift – our favourite card will win a papercraft goody bag! Simply send a photo of your card or make to papercraft@immediate.co.uk by 30th November 2017 for your chance to win!

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Inner circle Want to add a little dimension to your stamped designs? Roll strips of stamped paper into rings, securing them in place with double-sided tape. For variety, fold some of the rings so they have flat joined ends then attach around an aperture.

Season’s greetings The sweet greeting stamps are perfect for adding to a faux ribbon strip. Simply cut both ends of a paper strip into a ‘v’ shape, draw faux stitches with a pencil then ink the edges.

IDEAS FOR YOUR GIFT

Riding high Set the scene for your stamped Santa! Use a small paper circle to mask off the moon and apply blue ink with a blending sponge. Use a white ink pen to colour and stamp individual snowflakes, too.

Top tip Don’t have ink pens? Use a cotton bud to ink small areas of the stamps instead!

Silver bells Heat emboss your stamped designs with metallic embossing powders! Here, the music sheet border has been stamped in clear ink, masking through the template stencil. Remove the stencil and heat emboss with silver powder.

Stuck on repeat The snowflake border stamp is a repeating pattern, which means you can use it to stamp a much larger pattern area! Use the same ink pad to blend the edges of your paper and hide any seams between your repeats.

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Place your snowflake border stamp onto an acrylic block, apply ink then stamp the border strip near the edge of your paper. Frosty-blue ink works really well with the snowflake design.

Apply ink to the stamp again, taking care not to rotate it. Line up the snowflakes then stamp the border again, to the right of your first image, to create a longer snowflake strip.

Ink the stamp again, taking care not to rotate it, line up the snowflakes then stamp above the first snowflake border you stamped. Repeat the process until you’ve covered your desired area.

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See page 76 for stockists

Treat yourself with the latest festive products!

Festive florals for 3D effects Florartistry blossomed onto the die-cutting scene earlier this year, with an innovative range of dies that combines precision cuts with quilling techniques to create 3D florals for your cards and papercrafts. The new Christmas range includes poinsettias, Christmas cactus flowers and stars of Bethlehem, as well as holly, ivy and other wonderfully festive shapes and sentiments.

Florartistry dies, from £4.25 at Emerald Crafts

BE MERRY WITH PENNY BLACK! Penny Black’s fantastic characters are back for some Christmas fun in the latest range of stamps for 2017.

Alongside the trademark Penny Black cat, you’ll find snowmen, mice, hedgehogs and dogs, in a range of fun, festive scenes. Also available are delicate shaded cling stamps, featuring festive flowers and foliage, perfect for stylishly seasonal greetings. Get stamping and colouring for your Christmas cards this year!

See the range at Crafts U Love, prices start at £10.99

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All aboard the carousel

Papercraft Loves this!

Looking around for brand-new paper designs is one of our favourite parts of a crafty Christmas, and we love this soft-pink, but truly traditional, collection from US brand, BoBunny! Available in a 6x6in paper pad or 12x12in collection pack (includes complementary stickers), these gorgeous designs will give your Christmas cards and papercrafted decor a wonderfully unique look this year!

BoBunny Carousel Christmas, from £6.49 at Craftie Charlie

SHOPPING

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Issue 173

Make a Christmas Wreath workshop

Don’t miss your first issue for 2018, complete with a beautiful hummingbird stamp set as your free gift!

Great for a quick craft project or gift!

The Makery, Bath Make a papercrafted wreath in one afternoon with Meticulous Ink. Visit Bath’s Christmas market while you’re there! www.themakery.co.uk

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Christmas creations If you’re after a quick festive project or something to amuse the kids, this new Reindeer Mini Kit from Décopatch is the ideal thing! Each box includes the base model, découpage papers, brush and glue – everything you need to create a spotty festive friend, complete with wood-effect antlers and hooves! Look out for more fab festive models and patterned découpage papers from this brand, too!

Décopatch Reindeer Mini Kit, £6.50 from Emerald Crafts

Creative Crafts

Yuletide market

Marple Garden Centre, Otterspool, Stockport A wonderful opportunity to buy unique handcrafted goods and gifts from a range of local sellers. www.creativecrafts-online. co.uk

Rowallane Garden, Co. Down You’re in for a real festive treat at this lovely National Trust property. The Yuletide market includes craft and food stalls and fun for kids. Admission charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

EssentialGadget Big Shot Foldaway Whether your crafting space is small or you like to take your crafts out and about, the new Big Shot Foldaway is worth a look if you’re in the market for a new die-cutting machine! The Foldaway cuts materials up to 15.6cm-wide and is compatible with all the available Sizzix dies and embossing folders, as well as most other brands. With this machine, you’ll also get the extendable cutting platform, a pair of cutting pads, a selection of dies and some materials to help get you started.

Big Shot Foldaway, £129 from Hobbycraft

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Create sweet festive scenes Shopping list Basic card kit, plus

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Merry * Designer Series paper – Be Merry * Stamp & die bundle – At Home With You * Decorative mask – Pattern Party * Layering circle dies * Textured Impressions embossing folders – Brick Wall & Softly Falling * Circle tab punch * Envelope punch board * Ink pad – Cherry Cobbler, from Stampin’ Up! Woodgrain-effect paper * Red & green ribbon * Glitter * Black ink * Linen thread * Glue dots * Ink brayer * Die-cutting machine

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Sta mping Skills

Ink, die cut and colour these little stamps for Christmas makes, new home cards and more

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tamping can be tricky to get right.

If you love the effects the technique can create but have been avoiding it in fear of smudge-induced frustration, it’s a good idea to start off with smaller stamps. Size does matter, and it’s easier to get a clean finish with dainty proportions.

These projects incorporate some great coordinating designs and, although the stamping required is minimal, it’s still the focal point of each project.

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How to...Conceal a sentiment Add a front door element that opens to reveal your greeting

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Cut a 12.5x12.5cm red card base. Use red ink on the raised side of the brick embossing folder, add a 12x12cm piece of white card inside then run it through a die-cutting machine. Fix to the card front.

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Snip a 1.5x12cm strip of green card to create a ‘grass’ fringing effect. Stamp, colour and die cut the ‘welcome’ mat, two flowerpots and a wreath then add all but the wreath to the card front.

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Cut white card to 4x9cm then stamp a greeting in the centre and two flowerpots above. Attach the panel to the card, above the welcome mat.

Stamp the door image onto woodgrain paper.

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Die cut the doorframe and window, matching the die position on the stamped image. Use the inner-door die to cut the hinge opening – place the non-cutting part of the die on the left side.

After attaching the door over the sentiment on the front of the card, cut white card to 12x12cm and attach inside the card. Embellish with another sentiment and flowerpots, if you wish.

Cut two lengths of thread and tie a double bow.

Use a mini glue dot to attach the bow on top of the wreath from step 2, then affix it onto the door on the card front, as shown.

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We did it!

Alison

Sally

Janice

Take a look at our reader testers’ creations on the next page!

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How to…Make a double z-fold Top tip Don’t worry if some ink looks slightly smudged – it adds to the character!

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Fold the front panel back on itself to create a z-shaped card base. Cover the panels with patterned paper, leaving a narrow border.

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7 Use a punch board to create an envelope. Cut patterned paper to 21x21cm then punch and score at 10.5cm and continue round until all four sides are punched. Burnish folds and glue edges.

Cut a 14x10cm piece of white card.

Sponge red ink through the brick-effect mask then stick onto a slightly larger piece of green card. Attach centrally, as shown.

A few simple folds is all you need to add extra dimension and interest to your stamped card designs

Stamp and die cut the door and window.

Attach vellum behind the window. Stamp two lanterns and plant pots in black ink onto white card. Colour the images and die cut.

Cut white card to 15.5x5.5cm, sponge on the bricks pattern, stamp a sentiment on top then add this to the back panel on the smaller z-fold panel. To finish, add glitter.

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docrafts Create Christmas mini wreaths, £1.50 from docrafts

Papermania Capsule Elements – Wood, £4.81 from Craftelier First Edition die set – Front Door, £12.99 from Trimcraft

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STAMPING

Season of giving

TRY THIS!

Use the smaller stamps to create a set of little notecards. Packaged up in a coordinating box, they make a lovely Christmas gift, too!

Layer stamps, for extra dimension

Putting on the glitz The small stamps are also the ideal size for gift tags or even sparkly Christmas tree decorations!

We did it!

Alison Walker Q How did you use the Stampin’ Up! stamps?

A I made a card showing a red front door with a welcoming glow, and lots of Christmas greenery. I added a bit of dimension with a dark-red bow holding up the wreath.

Q What did you enjoy about this project?

A I loved the feeling of ‘hygge’ this project has – there’s something very special about the idea of coming home for Christmas. As I hadn’t played with my watercolour paints for ages, it was a great excuse to switch off for an hour and create something lovely.

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Take a look at our reader testers’ makes this month!

Sally Sears

Janice Whymark

Q What did you think of this stamping project?

A I wanted to use Christmas paper as the background, so I have cut into the brickwork to set behind the door. It’s easy to cut the door to open and I’ve used some coloured cellophane to create the glass-effect window.

After I cut out the flowerpots, I filled in any white spaces with dots of coloured pen, so they look cut to the edge.

Q Tell us about your fantastic card A I chose to make a ‘new home’ card, as my aunt is moving house. I decided to use a blue theme, as it is my favourite colour. I used a brayer to ink the embossing folder, and coloured in the stamped elements before cutting them out. I stamped some foliage onto the brickwork background, and added a few flowers and a sentiment.

Q Do you have any top tips to share?

A Don’t be afraid to chop up your stamped images, as I have done. I’ve use some of the flowers above the door.

Q What other products did you use?

A Enhance the overall look with a few finishing touches. I used glitter glue, Glossy Accents for the windows and pearl drops for the flowers.

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Send in and win!

Share your cards, creations and craft room snaps with us. Every letter printed wins a Hunkydory Rose Gold Destinations Cases set, worth £5.99.

Our Letter We Love Most will also win a Rose Gold Moments topper collection, worth £19.99. You can browse the range by visiting www.hunkydorycrafts.co.uk.

Your Crafty Confessions!

Do you make spare Christmas cards for unexpected visitors?

Nikki Gent, on Facebook “No, and then I run around trying to create one!”

Sheila Deering, on Facebook “I always make more than I need because I miss people out – if I don’t need them, I’ve got a head start on next year!”

May Jones, on Facebook “Yes, and not just for Christmas – I have cards for most occasions!”

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Share your crafting stories, tips and cards with us!

There’s a prize for every letter we feature...

Golden glow have been card making for about 15 years now.

Since moving to France, I have had the time and space to craft more seriously! I have some friends who come along to craft with me one afternoon a week and we enjoy swapping ideas and stash and teaching each other techniques we have picked up. Christmas is very much on the agenda at the moment and I am busy trying to make the 70 or so cards I need to send to friends and family!

Kim Parnell, France This looks like a great start to your Christmas crafting, Kim!

Deck the halls have always wanted to make something other than cards for Christmas. For this, I used an MDF bauble shape, attached patterned paper using PVA then gently distressed the edges with a nail file. I added tiny white pom-poms around the edge then attached the pearls. I die cut the house, tree and lamp in white card then added definition with ink before adding them. I cut these elements again in gold, to add the waste from the die cuts to the windows and lamp.

Rebecca Gillard, Pontypridd This will make a great addition to a Christmas tree, Rebecca!

Letter we love most!

CONNECT

Your craft room Show off your crafty space! Whether it’s a big room or a tiny desk, we’d love to see where you make cards…

Taking shape I bought a single pack of quilling papers from my local craft shop. At first, I tried out my flowers in traditional pinks and blues and I was left with all the dark colours in the pack. I decided to just use them all up making flowers, leaves and curls anyway, and discovered that the darker colours look great with a little silver to brighten the card.

Teresa Smith, West Midlands This is a very chic design, Teresa. We love the shapes quilling creates, too!

Burst of colour I make these starburst cards a lot, as I find them a great way to use up those oddments of paper. I also had loads of peel -offs from when I first started crafting and they are great for separating the sections. They can be adapted for any occasion. This one uses Stampin’ Up! paper and I always stamp my envelopes!

Margrit Forrester, Wolverhampton Thanks for sharing your gorgeous make with us, Margrit. Starburst cards are ideal for using up leftover paper stash!

Reader Challenge Linda Denning is this month’s reader challenge winner, with her inventive card using the build-a-wreath free gift from issue 170. Linda says, “I always try to think outside the box, and the wreath base in this patterned paper suggested ‘owl’ to me.

I used different parts for wings and feet.

I can’t wait to see what your magazine will inspire me to make next month!”

If you’d like to have a go at this month’s reader challenge, turn to page 6 for details.

Lornajane Hunter says, “My partner helped me put my room together when my daughter moved out. I was in a small box room before that, and the larger room was to give me more space but, as you can see from the photo, I quickly filled it. My daughter has moved back from college now but is willing to use the box room, which is good news as I would never fit all my stash in there!”

Thanks for sharing your photo, Lornajane!

Christmas cracker I like to include cats on my cards when I can. I have six cats, five of which are rescue cats. I covered a square card with Starry Night paper from Craft Creations. The snowdrifts were cut from white lustre card using a die from My Favorite Things.

I attached them with sticky foam pads to create dimension. Next, I die cut the trees and cats from black card. The cats are from the First Edition Cat Themed die set from Trimcraft. ‘Let it snow’ was die cut from silver card then I die cut the snowflakes (using the free gift from issue 169) and again used sticky foam pads to attach. Lastly, I added blue gems and diamond dust, from Crafts U Love, to add more sparkle.

Jackie Collings, Sussex What a fab festive-feline card, Jackie!

Get in touch!

Write to: Papercraft inspirations, Immediate Media, Tower House, Fairfax Street, Bristol BS1 3BN Email us: papercraft @immediate.co.uk Facebook: facebook .com/papercraft inspirations Twitter: twitter.com/ papercraft_insp

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Masterclass

Your step-by-step guide to being a better papercrafter

Get to grips with...

Chameleon pens Colouring and blending becomes easier to control with the help of these marker pens

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his clever range of pens has been designed to allow you to create smooth shading on your images incredibly easily and without having to use lots of different coloured markers.

Each dual-tipped Chameleon pen has a chamber of coloured ink and a chamber of blender ink which allows you to achieve a range of shading tones all in one go!

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The concept is so simple and so effective and it’s great fun watching the colour transition from light to dark as you pass the pens across your paper!

The addition of the Color Tops adds a whole extra dimension by allowing you to blend different colours together.

Colouring in is a great way to enjoy a little mindfulness, so try out these fab projects!

ADVANCED

Designed by Kat Waskett

Kat has been designing cards for over ten years and loves stamping, colour ing and layering most of all.

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Layer a poinsettia Shopping list Basic card kit, plus

* Digital papers – Festive * * *

Flowers Collection, from Nitwit Collections Digital stamp set – Christmas Poinsettia, from Sparkle ‘n’ Sprinkle Mama Elephant stamp set – Jingle Greetings, from Dies to Die For Kraft & white card * Chameleon Color Tones pens * Circle dies * Adhesive pearls * Twine

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Suitable for everyone

Create painterly petals for a floral card with plenty of dimensional impact

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lowers are perfect for practising your colouring technique.

Here, Kat has chosen a beautiful poinsettia image and cut out some of the petals to create a layered, 3D effect.

Cutting the layers can be fiddly but adds a lovely detail – this image will still look great as a single layer if you prefer not to.

For the best results, choose a smooth stamping card that is designed for use with alcohol markers. If you are using digital images, like this poinsettia, make sure your printed images are compatible with alcohol markers – this can vary with printer makes and inks. If using rubber stamps, use an ink pad brand such as Memento, which is compatible with alcohol inks.

Each Color Tones pen has a brush nib and a bullet nib. For this card, Kat used the brush nib to allow smooth colouring of large areas. To create the blended effect, hold your pen vertically with the mixing chamber at the top and push the nib into the chamber so it touches the blender nib. The amount of time you push the nibs together will alter how quickly the colour transitions from light to dark when you colour. A good rule of thumb is to use shorter times for smaller areas, and for lighter-coloured pens.

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Resize the poinsettia image to 9x9cm then print three complete images and one cropped image of the central petals onto white card.

Die cut one full image into an 11cm-wide circle.

2 Using colour GR2, place the brush nib against the blender for 12 seconds, then start at the leaf tip and brush the ink across the leaf from side to side, working towards its base.

Hold the pen vertically when colouring, to avoid creating streaks

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Colour all the petals on one of the other complete images then cut them out. For the remaining complete image, only colour some of the central petals, then cut them out.

Using RD4, place the nib against the blender for nine seconds then colour the smallest petals on the cropped image. Cut out the coloured section as one whole piece.

MASTERCLASS

Wh at you’ ll need...

Experiment with the pens to find the perfect colouring speed that will create the blended effect you want!

Use a strong glue to hold the image panel in place Chameleon pens come in a gorgeous range of colours

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Essential kit Digital papers – Festive Flowers Collection, £5.30 from Nitwit Collections

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Where a leaf is split into two sections by a petal, start as in step 2 but, when you reach the split, keep colouring only down one side.

Then start again down the other side.

Use the same technique with RD4 to colour the petals. Place the brush nib against the blender for 12 or 9 seconds depending on the petal size. Layer the image onto a kraft circle.

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Use sticky foam pads to layer the petals on top of each other. You can line the petals up to match exactly or offset some of them slightly to make a fuller flower, as Kat has done here.

Make an easel base from a 29.5x11.5cm piece of white card. Add patterned papers, twine and a sentiment. Attach the coloured image, as shown, then add pearls in the centre of the flower.

Chameleon Color Tones five-pen set, £19.99 from Chameleon

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Shopping list Basic card kit, plus

* Digital papers – Snow *

Princess Solids & Fireside Christmas Collection, from Nitwit Collections Digital stamp – Poinsettia Sprite, from Aurora Wings

* My Favorite Things Die-namics die set – Stitched Scallop Edges & Fab Foliage, from Dies to Die For

* Poppystamps die set – Stitched *

Poinsettia Trio, from Craft World Chameleon Color Tones pens & Color Tops * Liquid Pearls * Adhesive gems * Twine

Template on page 77

See page 76 for stockists

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Use the template on page 77 to cut and score a 25x15cm piece of white card to create the card base. A ruler and craft knife will help you create crisp, neat edges.

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Place the brush nib of GR2 to the blender for seven seconds then colour a leaf from side to side, working from tip to base. Repeat the process for each of the leaves.

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Colour a little sprite

ADVANCED LEVEL

For the keen crafter

Blend different colours to create a striking effect on your stamped character images

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e love to use non-traditional colour schemes for Christmas cards, and this magical Poinsettia Sprite image is perfect to show the effect you can achieve with the Chameleon pens.

The Color Tops allow you to blend different colours together – this could be colours close to each other, to extend the range of colour, or contrasting colours that create a really dramatic look, as Kat has shown on the petals here.

Kat used the brush nib for most of this image, but the bullet nib is brilliant for colouring very small areas, or adding fine detail, such as the veins on the leaves.

You can also use the pens to colour the good oldfashioned way, without blending at all – Kat has used four different nude shades to create the skin tones on this image.

Not only are these pens great for shading images, but they are also fabulous for coordinating die cuts to match perfectly with your design. You could try colouring other embellishments, too, such as paper flowers.

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Score and burnish all the fold lines as per the template. Mountain or valley fold as indicated – it’s easier to fold the top and bottom sections first, then the central ones.

Resize the Poinsettia Sprite digital image to 8x5.5cm and print onto white smooth stamping card. Trim the paper to a 9x8cm panel, ready to mount onto your card front.

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Use the bullet nib of GR2 to add darker shading to the leaves, and to add flicks along the leaf veins. Go over this and extend the shading with GR1, without blending.

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Place the brush nib of NG4 against the blender for ten seconds then colour underneath the image, working upwards from 0.5cm below it.

Blend again and add small dots to the ground.

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If the ink starts to get darker too quickly, you can simply reapply the nub to the blender to take it back to a lighter shade

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A paper trimmer will give your sprite neat cut edges

Blend different colours together with Color Tops

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Colour the skin by adding NU2 in the shadow areas then extend out with NU1, then further still with NU0 and finish with NU00. Use PK2 to add blush tones to the cheeks.

Place the brush nib of V04 to the Color Top BL3 for five seconds then colour side to side across a petal, from tip to base. Repeat the process for each new petal.

Hold BL6 to the blender for three seconds then colour half of the present from top to bottom.

Repeat for the other side. Hold V04 to the blender for one second then colour the ribbon.

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Layer all the panels of the card base with slightly smaller strips of purple paper. Layer strips of turquoise paper onto white card with a scalloped edge and attach, as shown.

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Die cut one medium and two small poinsettias and four leaf sprays, then colour in using the same colours as the petals and leaves in the main sprite image.

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Attach the image onto the card and add small dots of Liquid Pearls around the sprite’s face.

Add the leaves and flowers then place gems at the centre of each. To finish, add a sentiment.

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Clip art

Pegs can add a decorative and practical element to your cards – especially if you’re in a rush and need to make a lot of cards at Christmas. Save time that would otherwise be spent waiting for adhesive to dry, and attach elements with mini pegs instead!

Simply wrap twine, evenly spaced, across your card front then fix squares of patterned papers in place with the pegs.

Template on page 77

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Sarah Jackman-Read gets inventive with mini pegs

All in a row Running out of space to display your Christmas cards?

Decorate glitter pegs with Yuletide washi tape and stickers then attach evenly along a length of matching seasonal ribbon to create a sparkly festive card holder.

Holding back

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Reveal a hidden sentiment by cutting a cross into a square piece of doublesided paper, folding back from the centre and holding in place with bright mini pegs. Simple and effective!

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Use pegs across the top of a tent-fold card to hold your festive sentiment in place. Simply die cut circles in pretty patterned papers, add alphabet stickers and you’re all set!

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Pride of place

Create a cute festive washing line by hanging clothes stickers across a length of baker’s twine and holding in place with pegs. Attaching the line across an aperture helps to give the design extra dimension.

Get a grip Use up strips of festive patterned papers for a quick and easy design. Add a pretty die-cut border and lengths of baker’s twine to conceal the join lines then speedily add a sentiment by using a single mini peg to attach it to the twine.

In the round

Make sweet tree decorations in no time at all! Die cut a circle frame in green card then cover mini pegs with strips of festive washi tape and attach them evenly around the circle. Finish with a sentiment, seasonal stickers and baker’s twine.

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Use a medium-sized peg to fasten a small gift bag! A glitter peg will add a little festive sparkle and you can also attach a gift tag to it along with a cute Christmas character.

Once you’ve decorated your paper bag, fill it with goodies then tuck the tag under the peg and snap shut over the top of the flap.

The bag and peg will be reusable, too!

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Star project Choose eight medium-sized pegs in various colours and take each one apart by removing the metal spring. Glue the two pieces of each peg back to back then glue them all together to form a star. To finish, add a loop of baker’s twine and decorative stickers.

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Why not use mini pegs to create a garland of diminutive cards on your Christmas projects? Cut small rectangles of patterned paper, fold in half, decorate with tiny stickers then peg in place. We’ve stopped short of going for the full Droste effect, but don’t let that stop you if you’re feeling particularly ambitious!

Top tips • For a sturdy finish, attach your mini pegs with PVA glue or a glue gun.

• Use acrylic paint or patterned paper on plain wooden pegs to match any colour scheme on projects.

• Use mini pegs across a scrapbook page to hold several photos in place.

• For a touch of subtle sparkle, put a layer of glitter glue to your pegs before adding to your cards.

• Use plain wooden pegs paired with natural jute twine for a lovely rustic look on your makes.

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PRINTABLES

Make cute penguin cards

Printables Skills

Shopping list Basic card kit & penguin printables, plus

* Xcut punch – Snow Crystal, * *

First Stop Stationers Sara Signature baker’s twine – Scandinavian Christmas, from Crafter’s Companion White, grey, orange, red & green card * Bells * Gold adhesive gems * Circle die

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These playful festive designs are perfect for fun and colourful interactive character cards

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ith Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about this year’s festive makes for friends and family. These super-cute penguin printables are ideal for all recipients, and feature interactive slider elements to add some clever movement to your cards – making them all the more fun to receive! Enjoy adding cuddly penguins, pretty Christmas trees, snowy

papers and sentiments to your creations.

This printables set also comes with templates for the slider elements, which can be traced then cut out – ready to add your chosen moving characters on top – it couldn’t be easier!

A small coin works best in the slider channels, and will allow the characters to move freely, so raid your piggy bank and have some festive crafting fun!

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Designed by Sarah Jackman-Read Sarah works as a Creative Designer and loves coming up with new ideas for papercraf t projects.

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How to...Make a slider stepper This wintry sleigh scene works well with a slider element

Top tip Add texture to snowy scenes with a sprinkle of pearlescent white glitter!

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Create a 15x15cm tent-fold card blank from grey card. Cut another 15x15cm piece of grey card, score it at 1cm and 8cm then fold it to create a stepper element and attach it to the card front.

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Cut orange card to 14.5x14.5cm then layer with a 14x14cm piece of snowflake paper. Trim white card to 14x11cm, cut a curve into the top edge and add onto the layered panel. Add a tree, as shown.

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Cut white card to 14x11cm then cut a curve into the top edge. Place a slider template – from the printables set – on top, draw around it with a pencil then cut out to make your slider channel.

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Use sticky foam pads to add the section from step 3 onto the other layers. Tuck a coin under the channel and add a sticky foam pad on top.

Use more pads to add trees on the left-hand side.

Glue a penguin to a sleigh, punch a hole in the end and thread with baker’s twine. Glue a coin on the back of the sleigh then affix to the coin from step 4. Glue the baker’s twine to another penguin.

Layer a 6x14cm piece of snowflake paper onto a slightly larger strip of orange card. Attach a tree to the back then add to the stepper panel on the card front. Affix the second penguin from step 5.

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We did it!

Sue

Lesley

Alison

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How to…Layer an aperture scene Even a small slider element can create fun movement around an aperture on your festive cards Create a 15x15cm tent-fold card blank from grey card. Cut scribble paper to 14x14cm and add a small tag in the top-right corner. Layer onto a 14.5x14.5cm piece of orange card and attach onto the card front.

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Die cut a 10cm-wide circle through the card front, as shown. Add snowflake paper inside the card. Cut out two Christmas

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trees and attach either side on the back of the circle aperture.

Use part of a slider template to draw a curved channel on the ice rink then cut out. Attach to white card with sticky foam pads then tuck a coin in the channel and attach a sticky foam pad in the centre.

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Glue another coin onto the back of a skating penguin, towards the bottom, then attach on top of the coin in the slider channel. Wrap baker’s twine twice along the bottom of the card front. Embellish as shown.

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Woodware clear stamp, £3.89 from Craftasmic

Xcut mini die – Penguin, £2.25 from Crafty Devils Papercraft Intricut mini die – Christmas penguin, £6 from Hobbycraft

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Spinning around Recipients will be hypnotised by this swirly slider card!

Use coins to add a single large penguin slider. This one is holding a Christmas present for an extra festive touch!

TRY THIS!

Use brads as sliders, instead of coins

Slide into view The zigzag slider channel is ideal for adding a few smaller penguins along it, just make sure you leave enough room for each one to move!

We did it!

Sue Cass Q Tell us about your adorable penguin card A It was great to have the different sized images, and I thought they looked so much fun all in rows. I scored a 6x6in card to create two more folds. I cut wavy diagonal lines along the edges then added glitter glue.

The bottom- and top-right corners are rounded to echo the runners on the sledge.

Q How did your design develop?

A Originally, I made this card to open out with four layers but preferred them close together – as if the penguins are skiing down the slope – so I glued the front folds shut.

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Take a look at our reader testers’ makes this month!

Lesley Pyle

Alison Girvan

Q What did you add to the festive printables?

A I used an igloo embossing folder on white card then cut it out. I cut out some of the igloo’s panels and added contrasting paper and some acetate on the back, along with the little penguin family just peeping out! By fussy cutting lots of the elements, I could make a little wintry scene.

Q How did you use the penguin printables?

A I wanted to showcase these handsome chaps, so I made a tag card with three of them.

I imported the images into a Craft Artist programme and printed three tags and all the layers. I made three little pockets for my tags and trimmed them with red and gold ribbon before attaching them to my card.

Q Do you have any tips to share?

A My top tip for these printables is to use sticky foam pads on the back of the elements, to give dimension to the scene.

Q How did you add movement to your card?

A I slotted in the tags but didn’t glue them, as I wanted the recipient to be able to move them. I added some sparkle then finished with a matching bow and a little gold bell.

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Spellbinders Prizm die-cutting machine, (2.5in-wide), £25 from Hobbycraft

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Free Papers 6 double-sided papers 6 pretty borders 36 festive toppers & greetings

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et your cookie cutters aside and grab a pair of scissors to start making these deliciously cute Christmas gingerbread cards. With plenty of festive patterned papers and seasonal toppers, you can have lots of fun coming up with different combinations and designs that’ll really hit the crafting sweet spot! We’ve even added a few elements into the mix that will see you through Christmas, into the new year and beyond!

Top tip Use your topper shapes as fastenings for gatefold cards, too!

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FREE PAPERS

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How to make a patchwork card

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Cut out six 4.3x4.5cm panels of patterned papers, add sticky foam pads to the backs then arrange, equally spaced, on the front of a white A6 portrait card base.

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Cut out a house, snowflake and gingerbread man topper, add sticky foam pads on the back of each then place on top of the patterned papers, as shown.

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Cut out a candy cane and circular candy topper, tie a twine bow around the cane, add sticky foam pads on the back of each and stick on top of the snowflake paper.

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Advent p50 Get into the festive spirit with these pretty, colourful designs

Card designs by Sue Hughes Sue started card making over ten years ago. She loves to find new ways to get the most out of her craft stash!

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Sweet wintry scenes to welcome newborns

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Hanukkah p53 Create quick and easy eye-catching cards

Card designs by Marianne Fisher Marianne started card making in 2006. Her favourite technique is stamping and colouring with Copic markers.

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Bring a touch of nature to your seasonal makes

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Advent

Shopping list Basic card kit, plus

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Paper stack – Primrose Lane at Christmas * Snowfall acetate, from Hunkydory Creative Expressions Sue Wilson stamp set – Christmas Robin * Creative Expressions Sue Wilson die set – Holly Accessory Kit, from Sunrise Crafts Stamp set – Sweet Little Sentiments, from Clearly Besotted Tonic Studios die set – Layering Mixed Rectangle, from IconUK White, red, green & gold card * ProMarkers * Adhesive gems * White gel pen * VersaMark ink * Gold embossing powder * Double-sided tape * Heat gun

Template on page 77 Designed by Sue Hughes

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Attach a 14x11.5cm piece of red card to a 15x12cm white card base. Cut a 13.5x11cm piece of snowfall acetate, stick narrow double-sided tape around the edges and secure, centrally, onto the card front.

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Die cut a scalloped rectangle from gold card then cut away a slightly smaller rectangle from the middle to create a frame.

Attach onto the card front.

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Stamp the Christmas robin frame image onto white card.

Colour with marker pens and add detailing with a white gel pen.

Cut around the frame and use sticky foam pads to attach it onto the card front. Stamp the image again onto white card, colour just the holly leaves, cut out and layer onto the main image with sticky foam pads.

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Using VersaMark ink, stamp a sentiment onto red card, cover with gold embossing powder then heat to set. Trim and layer onto gold card. Fix the sentiment at the bottom of the card with sticky foam pads.

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Using the template on page 77, trace a star onto gold card, cut out and add a faux stitched border with white gel pen. Add gems to the star’s points then attach to the top-right corner of the card. Add die-cut holly and red gems to the other corners.

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Shopping list Basic card kit, plus

* Trimcraft Helz

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Cuppleditch 6x6in paper pack – Wonderland * Felt toppers – Make it Merry, from Hobbycraft Creative Expressions Sue Wilson embossing folder – Shimmering Stars, from Craftasmic Sweet Dixie clear stamp set – Have a Fantastic Christmas, from Grafton Crafts Red, white, aqua & gold card * Wooden numbers * Gold glitter glue * Red ribbon * Hole punch

Designed by Sue Hughes

Layer a 17.5x13.5cm piece of red card onto a slightly larger piece of gold card then attach onto a 18.5x14.5cm white card base.

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Emboss a 17x13cm piece of white card with a star embossing folder. Stamp a sentiment onto white card, trim to size and layer onto red card.

Punch holes at each end and thread with ribbon. Affix near the bottom edge of the embossed panel using sticky foam pads, then attach onto the card base.

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Cut nine 3.5x3.5cm squares of white card and stick a felt topper onto each one. Die cut 36 3.5cm-wide circles from patterned paper – you will need four for each square.

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Fold four circles in half, unfold and apply glue up to the fold line on the reverse, then stick to the back of one of the squares created in step 3. Repeat with each square. Die cut 18 smaller circles from aqua card, cut in half then attach to the reverse side of each of the semi-circles around the squares.

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Fold and tuck the semicircles to close them around each of the squares. Apply gold glitter to wooden numbers and affix to the left-hand flaps on each square. Adhere to the card front in rows of three, as shown.

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Winter Solstice

Shopping list Basic card kit, plus

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Kaisercraft paper pack – Letters to Santa, from Craftie Charlie Stampin’ Up! stamp set – Nature Sings, from Stampin’ Up! Lawn Fawn die – Forest Border * My Favorite Things Die-namics die set – Stitched Dome Stax & Wonky Stitched Rectangle Stax, from Dies to Die For Impression Obsession die set – Evergreen Trees, from Stamps & Memories White, green & kraft card * Wooden leaves & deer * Glitter card * Scrim netting material * Brown, yellow, green & burgundy ink

Designed by Marianne Fisher

Create a 14.5x13cm tent-fold card base from kraft card.

Cut green paper to 13.5x12.5cm, layer scrim netting material over the top, fold it underneath and secure on the reverse. Attach this panel onto the card front.

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Cut red polka-dot paper to 9x12.5cm, die cut the top edge using the Lawn Fawn Forest Border die and attach onto the bottom of the card front. Add a striped, scalloped paper border to the top edge of the card front.

2

Die cut a stitched dome from white card. Mask off the bottom section of the dome with a piece of paper cut into a hill shape. Cut a circular frame from scrap paper, place it so half the circle is above the hill line then colour in with pale-yellow ink to create the sun. Once dry, add light-burgundy ink around the sun then remove the masks.

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Stamp the deer in brown ink, then the trees in green. Ink the edges of the dome then affix onto the card front. Stamp a sentiment in brown ink on kraft card, die cut with a stitched rectangle die then glue it in the top-left corner, as shown.

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Die cut fir trees from green card and white glitter card then affix to the bottom-left corner. Add wooden leaves and a wooden deer, as shown.

Shopping list Basic card kit, plus

* Kaisercraft paper pad – Christmas Jewel, from Crafts U Love

* Stampin’ Up! stamp

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set – Vintage Leaves * Stampin’ Up! die set – Leaflets Framelits, from Stampin’ Up! Digi stamp set – Swirly String Sentiments, from Lili of the Valley White & grey card * White embossing powder * White paper flowers * VersaMark ink * Purple-&-white baker’s twine * Lilac lace trim * Purple doily * Heat gun

Designed by Marianne Fisher

Create a 15x13cm white tent-fold card base. Cut purple patterned paper to 14x12cm then layer it onto grey card, leaving a narrow border.

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Cut coordinating purple patterned paper to 14x12cm and cut in half, diagonally.

Attach one half over the right-hand side of the card front.

Print the sentiment onto white card, layer onto grey card then attach to the top right-hand corner of the card front.

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Attach a purple doily centrally onto the card front.

Stamp five leaves with VersaMark, heat emboss with white embossing powder then die cut them and place to one side.

3

Fold a strip of lilac lace trim in half and attach to the centre of the doily. Tie purpleand-white twine in a large bow and attach on top of the lace.

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Arrange the embossed leaves with three white paper flowers to form a bouquet, then attach over the top of the bow, as shown.

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OCCASIONS

Winter arrival

Shopping list Basic card kit, plus

* Trimcraft Helz

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Cuppleditch 6x6in paper pack – Wonderland, from Hobbycraft Sara Signature die – Baby Carriage, from Crafter’s Companion Joy! Crafts die set – Winter Wishes Landscape, from Crafts U Love My Favorite Things Die-namics die set – Stitched Banner Alphabet, from Seven Hills Crafts White pearlescent card * White card * Adhesive gems * Metallic twine * White pom-pom trim * Blue marker pen

Designed by Sue Hughes See page 76 for stockists

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Colour the edges of a 17x12cm piece of white pearlescent card with blue marker pen then attach to a 17.5x12.5cm card base.

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Attach a 15x11.5cm piece of snow-patterned paper near the top of the card base. Shape the top edge of a 13.5x11.5cm piece of pearlescent card with a landscape die then attach to the card front.

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Shape the top edge of a 14x11.5cm piece of snowflake -patterned paper with a tree-lined landscape die then attach to the card base with sticky foam pads.

Stick white pom-pom trim along the lower edge of a 3x11.5cm piece of pearlescent card, attach a 2.5x11.5cm piece of patterned paper on top then affix near to the lower edge of the card base with sticky foam pads, as shown.

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Die cut a pram from white pearlescent card. Colour the waste pieces with a blue marker pen and reinsert them into the die-cut pram, securing with tape on the back. Embellish with adhesive gems then attach to the card base with sticky foam pads.

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Die cut stitched alphabet banner pieces to spell ‘New Baby’. Colour the letters with a blue marker, reinsert into the banner, secure with sticky foam pads then stick to metallic twine.

Secure to the top of the card.

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Shopping list Basic card kit, plus

* Trimcraft Helz

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Cuppleditch 6x6in paper pack – Wonderland, from Hobbycraft Mo Manning digital stamp – Beary Merry Christmas, from Mo’s Digital Pencil My Favorite Things Die-namics die set – Stitched Jumbo Fishtail Banner Stax, from Dies to Die For White & red card * Circle & scalloped circle nesting dies * New baby sentiment stamp * ProMarkers * Glitter * Paper doily * Wooden snowflake * Ribbon * Heart button * Twine * Adhesive gems * White gel pen

Designed by Sue Hughes

Cut a 15.5x12cm piece of red card and draw a dashed border in white gel pen. Attach to a 16x12.5cm white card base.

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Attach a 15x11.5cm piece of bear-patterned paper to the card base and add silver gems to each corner. Die cut a stitched fishtail banner from patterned paper, layer onto red card and affix centrally, as shown.

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Print the digital image onto white card then cut out with a circle die and colour in. Apply glitter to the trim and bobble of the child’s hat. Stamp a sentiment below the image.

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Draw a faux stitched border in white gel pen around a red die-cut scalloped circle then attach the coloured image. Die cut a smaller stitched fishtail banner from patterned paper, layer onto red card and attach at the bottom edge of the scalloped circle, securing on the reverse.

Add a pale-blue doily underneath then adhere onto the card base with sticky foam pads.

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Apply glitter to a wooden snowflake, attach to a gingham ribbon bow then adhere centrally near the top edge of the card base. To finish, thread twine through a heart-shaped button, tie into a bow and place on top of the wooden snowflake.

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Hanukkah

Shopping list Basic card kit, plus

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Kaisercraft paper pad – Christmas Jewel, from Crafts U Love Lawn Fawn die set – Large Stitched Circle Stackables, from Dies to Die For White & purple card * Paper flowers * Pearls

Template on page 77 Designed by Marianne Fisher

Top tip Marianne is our Guest Expert and shows how this card is made – see page 56!

Cut two triangles of coordinating patterned paper, so that each side measures 29cm. Attach one triangular piece of paper to each side of a slightly larger triangular piece of purple card.

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Mark half way down each side and score from one side to the other, horizontally. This will create three triangle shapes around a central triangle.

Measure 4cm from each centre line (towards the tip of each triangle) and score horizontally across, parallel to the first score line. Valley fold the first score lines then mountain fold the second. See page 77 for a template with score/fold lines.

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Print a sentiment onto white card then cut it out with a stitched circle die. Die cut a slightly larger stitched circle and layer the sentiment on top.

Attach the layered circles to the centre of the inner triangle.

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Fold along the score lines, tucking each section over and under the others to keep them in place.

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Finish the card by decorating with a ‘Love’ sentiment and scrolls from the Christmas Jewel collection. Add paper flowers to each scroll and place a small pearl at the centre of each one.

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Shopping list Basic card kit, plus

* Kaisercraft paper pack * *

*

– Letters to Santa, from Craftie Charlie Mo Manning digital stamp – Max at Hanukkah, from Mo’s Digital Pencil My Favorite Things Die-namics die set – Stitched Basic Edges, Fringed Scallop Borders & Stitched Tiny Tags, from Dies to Die For White, red, cream & kraft card * Red ribbon * Red twine * Alcohol marker pens

Designed by Marianne Fisher

Create a 17.5x12.5cm white card blank. Cut a 17x12cm piece of red card then layer with a 16.5x11.5cm piece of red patterned paper.

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Cut a piece of kraft card to 4.5x11.5cm and another to 8x11.5cm. Shape one long edge of each piece with a curved stitched edge die. Attach the smaller piece near the top of the card front, and the larger piece near the bottom, as shown.

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Attach red ribbon around the bottom kraft section, fixing the ends underneath, then stick the panel onto the card front. Die cut bunting from red paper with a curved fringed scalloped border die, then attach as shown.

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Print and colour the image, layer onto cream card, then red card, leaving narrow borders.

Cut two small pennants and attach on the reverse so they appear under the image, on the right-hand side. Cut a triangle from red paper, layer onto cream card then attach to the top left-hand corner of the image.

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Attach the image centrally onto the card front. Print a sentiment onto white card then shape it using a stitched tag die.

To finish, tie red twine through the die-cut tag then secure onto the ribbon on the card front.

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Just add frosting Use die-cut snowflakes to create wonderfully stylish toppers and decorations for your festive bakes

Shopping list Basic card kit, plus

* Intricut die – Intricate snowflakes, from Hobbycraft

* First Edition snowflake *

dies, from Sunrise Crafts Glitter card * White card * Blue & white papers * Cocktail sticks * Silver gems * Silver thread

See page 76 for stockists

Lovely layers Snowflake dies come in all shapes and sizes! Layer the more delicate die cuts against sturdier ones to create lovely show-through effects. You can even die cut some in vellum for a charming ethereal element.

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or some, baking is one of the true highlights of Christmas. Trying a new recipe and serving up the treats to friends and family is a real feel-good moment, especially when the compliments keep coming! There’s not always a lot of time left for crafting festive decorations but with this simply stylish set of cake toppers and an embellished cake dome, you’ll be inspired to whip up a fabulously festive look before your guests arrive!

These sweet decorations are made from die-cut patterned papers and glitter card – layered and embellished for a gorgeous frosty look. It’s a creative way to

use up paper and card scraps – you could even create the effect by cutting snowflake shapes with a craft knife or scissors, too.

Here, we’ve used a selection of dies to create a unique mix-and-match effect – no two snowflakes are alike, afterall – so you can also experiment with different materials and finishes for each one.

These glittering decorations really are the icing on the cake and, once Christmas is over, they can be reused for children’s birthday parties themed on a particularly ‘cool’ Disney film!

Create simple cake toppers for your festive parties!

HOME STYLE

Top tip Why not punch or die cut snowflakes from edible paper for your cakes – add edible glitter too!

Cut snowflake cake toppers

1 Gather a range of snowflake dies and place face-down on glitter card before running through a die-cutting machine.

Cut more shapes from patterned papers and white card to mix and match.

2 Pair up some of the different die-cut snowflakes and glue together. Add silver or clear gems with adhesive and push them into the perfect position with craft tweezers.

3 Take a larger snowflake and glue onto the back of the first layer, sandwiching a cocktail stick in between them. Mix different snowflake shapes to create a variety of toppers for your cakes!

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Ask the

Experts

Your Experts

See page 76 for stockists

Got a crafty question? Let our team of experts answer it for you!

Vicki Atkinson Commissioning Editor

Vicki loves a clever gadget and knows all the latest craft products

Above: Découpage papers can be used to create stylish Christmas cards Left: Make your cards truly unique with handmade festive embellishments made with polymer clay

Delightful découpage

Hannah Bellis Editor

Hannah is a stickler for getting the basics right

Chic unique

Q

I’d like to try something a bit different with my Christmas cards this year.

There’s so much fantastic stash out there, I don’t know where to start!

Rachel Murthy, by email It’s amazing how the big brands come up with new ideas for Christmas ranges each year, and 2017 hasn’t failed to

A Sarah Jackman-Read Craft Designer & Blogger See her website at www.kraftidesigns.co.uk

Marianne Fisher Guest Expert

Card designer mariannescraftroom. blogspot.co.uk

Q disappoint (discover some of the latest products on page 8!)

But to be truly unique, make your own embellishments with polymer clay (Fimo). This way, you have complete control over colours, size and design, such as the above embellishments by designer Charlotte Stowell. Visit our YouTube channel to watch a helpful video on how to make the baubles: bit.ly/pi_clay.

Papercrafted Christmas trees will look great on your mantelpiece!

I’ve made over 100 Christmas cards already this year and I don’t want to run out of steam – I’ve got 80 to go!

What ideas do you have for using découpage papers on cards?

Jo Trevor, via Facebook Découpage papers are ideal if you need a quick, easy and attractive card, but do use a glue stick, rather than wet glue, for a smooth finish. For the stylish card above, Sarah covered the card front with a layer of Silver Bauble découpage paper from Craft Consortium. She then cut a piece of white card slightly smaller than the front, covered it with Blue Snowflakes découpage paper and die cut an aperture through it. Finally, she used the bauble paper again on white card, then cut out three baubles to hang in the aperture. A gorgeous satin bow and embellishment, also from Craft Consortium, finish the look.

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you have any lovely Christmas decorations that you can share to inspire my crafting efforts?

Alison Ball, Portishead Coming up with new ideas for Christmas home decor is one of our favourite jobs! We fondly remember this trio of Christmas trees (below left) made

by Zoë Patching. Each tree uses a different papercrafting technique, including fringed and curled or looped paper strips or simple layers of punched circles!

Quick Fixes

Make a gorgeous handcrafted cutlery wrap and accessories for your next festive dinner!

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I love hosting friends for dinner at Christmas. Do you have any fun ideas for place settings to brighten up the table?

Faye Kelly, Bury

I have salvaged some lovely old books and am looking for ideas to use them on cards!

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The personal touch can really make a Christmas meal special. This Scandi-style mitten set is made with simple templates and paper-piecing techniques! All the templates you need are on our blog at bit.ly/ pi_xmas_setting. Cut the shapes from red card and Scandi papers.

The stitched effects around the cutlery wrap are actually made with thin strips of white stickers!

The napkin ring is a cardboard tube cut to size, covered with patterned paper and finished with a layered poinsettia topper. To finish, make mini-mitten wine tags attached with ribbon!

We love die-cutting shapes from old book pages – they look great when inked around the edges. Another simple idea is to punch circles and glue over a card base as a background!

I’ve had some failed attempts at triple embossing, the card just warps. Can you help?

It sounds like the card you’re

Your guide to...

Guest expert Create a six pointed star card

Marianne Fisher is a card designer for PI and has her own crafting blog.

Here, she goes in-depth about how to make her Star of David card, as featured on page 53

using isn’t strong enough to withstand the heat. Try using mountboard, chipboard or 300gsm card instead.

My wedding anniversary is on Boxing Day and I’m looking for a new non-festive die for my card. Any ideas?

This large die by Xcut is just the thing! Simply layer your cut

Cut two pieces of paper to measure 29cm square. Mark one side at 14.5cm and draw a straight line down for about 4cm.

Draw a line measuring 29cm from the bottom-left corner to the drawn line. Repeat from the bottom-right corner. Cut along these two lines. Attach to either side of a slightly larger triangle of card.

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piece over a background colour of your choice for a wonderfully personal anniversary card!

Mark each side of the triangle at 14.5cm and score a line from one side to the other, horizontally, to form an inner triangle. Mark 4cm above each score line, towards the points of the triangle, then score horizontally again (see our template on page 77).

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Erase the pencil marks. Valley fold the first score lines then mountain fold the second score lines. Alternate the folded sections under and over each other, to form the finished star. Add a sentiment to the inner centre and decorate the outer points with paper flowers and pearls.

Email us: papercraft@ immediate.co.uk Write to: Papercraft inspirations, Immediate Media, Tower House, Fairfax Street, Bristol BS1 3BN

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! t f a r C y d a Ready Ste Our designer challenge...

Only use 5 items!

We challenged Sarah Jackman-Read to make five cards using just five bought items – plus a few extra bits from her stash!

Shopping list Basic card kit, plus

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Crate Paper paper – Falala, from Hey Little Magpie Crate Paper chipboard elements – Falala, from Hey Little Magpie Crate Paper tinsel tassels – Falala, from Hey Little Magpie Crate Paper paperclips – Falala, from Hey Little Magpie Papermania glitter ribbon – Gold, from Crafty Devils Papercraft

Hip to be square Just Add: Papermania Create Christmas adhesive gems – Gold, from Crafty Devils Papercraft There are always scraps of paper left over from Christmas crafting, and this is the perfect way to use them up! A mix of toppers in various materials works well, too. Create a super-tiny tassel by removing the topper then trimming nearly all the tassel threads away. Layer squares with sticky foam pads, for depth.

JUST ADD

Adhesive gems

Template on page 77

See page 76 for stockists

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Deerly beloved If you enjoy a bit of layering, this card is for you! Enhance your design by tucking a reindeer paperclip under the first paper layer in the bottom-right corner, to mirror the cute central chipboard character.

For extra sparkle, cut off the tassel threads from two star tinsel tassels and wrap some of the strands across the star shapes. Tie a small glitter ribbon bow, add it to a fussy-cut tag then place it between the two stars, as shown. Finally, add your sentiments and a chipboard heart to complete the card.

MONEY SAVER

Say it with a mug Just Add: Cellophane gift bag, from Cakeboxes Direct Use your double-sided papers to create a sweet little paper mug that can be filled with festive treats. The template provided on page 77 makes it super easy to score and fold the main body of the mug then stick it together at the base. Create the handle from two pieces of contrasting paper then add your sentiment on the front of the mug. To finish, place a cellophane bag inside the mug, add your goodies then tie the bag at the top with glitter ribbon. For an extra festive flourish, add a star tinsel tassel to the ribbon.

JUST ADD

Cellophane gift bag

A little bird Don’t stop at cards and gift boxes – zhoosh up your gift tags with golden touches, too! Create a sparkly nest for a bijou bird embellishment by removing the topper from a tinsel tassel then attaching onto the back of another to create a double-sided tassel for the bird to snuggle down in. Add a circular chipboard frame around the bird and nest then embellish the sentiment by clipping a star-shaped paperclip to the edge. Glitter ribbon makes a great festive tag tie and works well with rustic kraft paper gift wrap.

Going for gold For an ultra-sparkly bow with high impact, wrap a mixture of gold glitter ribbon and tassel threads together before tying. Add a contrasting heart chipboard sticker in the centre to complete the embellishment. For even more glitz, trim down a tinsel tassel to half the size to create a shooting star element for the top-right corner. Wrap glitter ribbon through a star-shaped paperclip and attach in the top-right corner to create a cute tag.

Top tip Once made, weigh down your paper mug and use it as a pen pot!

Get in touch!

Email us: papercraft@ immediate.co.uk Write to: Papercraft inspirations, Immediate Media, Tower House, Fairfax Street, Bristol BS1 3BN.

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CARD FOLDING

Card folding skills

Build a sweet village of cards Shopping list Basic card kit, plus

* Maja Design papers – *

*

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I wish * Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Walnut Stain, from Crafts U Love Sheena Douglass dies – Our House, Village Church & Adornments * Sheena Douglass stamps – Rejoice, 1 Mockingbird Lane & Winter Wonders, from Crafter’s Companion My Favorite Things Dienamics die set – Simply Snowflakes * Mama Elephant die set – Mini Tags * Mama Elephant stamp set – Mini Messages, from Dies to Die For Cream linen card * Kraft card * Glitter glue * Adhesive pearls

See page 76 for stockists

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Inject some seasonal joy with these quaint little houses

C

oordinating stamps and dies make it easy to create layered details and, when combined with some simple folding, will allow you to craft cards that are sure to wow your friends and family at Christmas.

The house die-and-stamp set is perfect for making a shaped card, but why not add some extra dimension with a stepper element, where a cheery snowman can take pride of place. Add extra interest behind the window apertures, too, by using a little coloured glitter card. Mix and match stamped designs with retro papers for a truly magical festive-village project.

CARD FOLDING

Designed by Debbie Simp son

ers, Debbie loves using flow pearls and ribbons on her cards and her favourite technique is stamping.

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How to...Create a shaped card base The large house die can be used as a template for card bases too!

Top tip Scraps of white paper can be used to create snowy elements on roofs

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For the card base, cut around the house die twice on kraft card, cut off the chimneystack on one of them, score a horizontal line at 1.5cm down from the top of the roof then stick it to the other house.

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Score an 11.5x18cm piece of kraft card at 5cm and 10cm along the long edge then mountain and valley fold to create a stepper element.

Adhere this to the front of the shaped card base.

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Die cut and emboss the house from cream linen card then use the coordinating stamp with Walnut Stain Distress Ink to add the detail.

Gently ink the edges with the Distress Ink, too.

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Die cut a roof in patterned paper. Trim away the chimneystack, ink the edges of the roof then paper piece it onto the house from step 3. Affix the die-cut house onto the shaped card base.

Trim another piece of patterned paper to fit onto the front panel of your stepper element. Lightly apply Distress Ink onto the edges of the paper then adhere onto the stepper panel.

Use Distress Ink to stamp the snowman twice onto cream linen card without reinking. Colour in the scarf, hat and nose on the lighter impression. Die cut and affix to the stepper.

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We did it!

Jane

Monika

Kath

Take a look at our reader testers’ creations on the next page!

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How to…Make a pop-up house Every inch of this card is covered in lovely patterned papers, so pick your favourites and get layering!

Create a 15x15cm top-fold card base. Mat and layer papers onto cream card then stick to the card front, leaving a border. Add a stamped-and-die-cut tree and a sentiment.

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Trim cream card to 14.5x29cm, score at 14.5cm then layer each square half with patterned papers, leaving a narrow border.

Add a curved panel of striped paper, as shown.

7 Die cut snowflakes from cream linen card and kraft card then layer them. Stick the snowflakes onto the left-hand side of the stepper then add a sentiment tag. Finish with pearls and glitter.

Fold the cream card at the score line, so the patterned papers are on the inside.

Cut six 2.5cm vertical lines evenly spaced along the fold line – starting 2.5cm in from each side. With the patterned papers facing up, score and fold along the top and bottom of the cut strips. Turn the panel over and score along the centre of each cut strip, to create hinges for your pop-up element.

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More products!

Xcut die set – Christmas House, £21.99 from docrafts

Woodware clear stamp – Christmas House, £3.99 from Emerald Crafts

Using the die as a template, cut a solid kraft house. Die cut a house from cream card then apply the coordinating stamp with Distress Ink. Adhere the house to the hinges.

First Edition Craft a Card die – Houses, £15.98 from Hixxysoft

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Curve appeal Adding bendy-foldy panels creates a cosy Christmas scene with the house in the background and the traditional-style Christmas tree in the foreground.

TRY THIS!

Reuse the dies for new home cards, too!

Everything unfolds This z-fold card is perfect for creating a Christmas street scene using the house and church dies.

Just add some neutral colours and lots of glitter!

We did it!

Jane Hewes Q What did you think of this folding project?

A I loved using these house dies. I chose to do a pop-up card using the front of the house.

I used some backing paper on the inside of the card and then die cut the house out in textured card.

Q Do you have any top tips to share?

A I found a hammered white card gave a brilliant effect for the snow on the roof. Also, with any dies, have a trial run first – initially, my little Cuttlebug would not cut all the way through the card and I needed a shim.

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Take a look at our reader testers’ makes this month!

Monika Graefling Q Why did you choose a side stepper card?

A Stepper cards are amazing for building a scene and the stamp set was perfect to create this Christmas card. My top tip with stepper cards is to choose your foreground first and check how much space you need for your focal image, then you can adjust the base for the card.

Q How did you colour your card?

A I created the background using Zig markers with water for a watercolour effect.

I also used Zig pens to colour in the images before cutting them out and adhering to the stepper base. I used a Wink of Stella pen to add extra shine to windows and snow.

Kath Broughton Q Tell us about your pop-up card A I stamped and die cut the church then used the small brick stamps to give it patches of brickwork and plaster. To make the snow more realistic, I die cut the apex and roof again, as well as the snow at the foot of the house, to create depth. I stamped a snowman and trees, coloured them in then attached card on the reverse, so they would pop up when the card opened.

Q How did you create your snowy effect?

A To make it look like you have snow on your card, carefully tear some thick white card, so the paper splits – this gives you the illusion of snow on the ground. I then added white glitter to the snowy areas.

IDEAS

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Looks ...with an Intricut snow-globe die

Becky James gets ready for Christmas with a layered snow-globe die set See page 76 for stockists

Cool & contemporary Nest all the layers in the die set to welcome Jack Frost this year.

Choose contrasting colours and a mixture of plain and patterned papers to ensure each layer of the scene remains visible.

This showstopper card frames the snow globe with sparkling snowflakes to make the design stand out in a crowd. Finish by layering onto a background of festive papers then add a greeting.

Hanging around

Snow is falling This snow-globe die is perfect for creating a Christmas shaker, with the layered scene behind! Fill the shaker with fake snow, white glitter or sequins – or a mix of all three! Keep the backing papers fairly plain – use cool blues and greys for a wintry feel – so the globe remains the star of the show. To finish, add ribbon, a sentiment, die-cut snowflakes and a bit of extra sparkle!

The snow globe outline makes a fabulous alternative for festive bunting! Simply die cut the globe, attach to you chosen background paper and trim around the edges. Wrap a bamboo skewer with baker’s twine and attach your bunting along the length, adding greetings or other embellishments as desired.

Star product!

Intricut die set – Christmas Snow Globe, £12 from Hobbycraft

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GIFT STYLE

Shining star Use a Sizzix die to create a star-shaped box for a fun way to present Christmas gifts – and more!

Shopping list Basic card kit, plus

* Simply Creative 12x12in

paper pad – All Wrapped Up, from Tiger Cub

* Sizzix Thinlits plus die – *

Star Box, from Country View Crafts Pentel dual metallic gel pens, from Cult Pens

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e all know someone who can’t resist prodding the presents under the Christmas tree to see if they can figure out what’s concealed inside. If you want your seasonal gifts to be a complete surprise, why not tuck them inside this shaped gift box to leave your recipients guessing?

The box template is cut by using a Sizzix die. Here, patterned black-and-white paper has been used to create the box, which can be left plain or coloured in with

Top tip

* My Favorite Things Die-

namics die set – Stitched Traditional Tag Stax, from Dies to Die For

Use strong double-sided tape to hold the box together and keep your gifts safely inside!

* Stamp set – Say What?, *

from Clearly Besotted Twine * Double-sided tape * Eyelet & setter * Die-cutting machine

See page 76 for stockists

Make it metallic Gel pens are great for drawing extra details on your designs. For more festive sparkle, pick up a set in metallic tones – which will work particularly well with darker papers.

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vibrant metallic gel pens. This is a great way to decorate your papers and transform designs into something very special.

Gel pens are perfect for adding some simple doodling to your papers, too – making your gift box even more unique!

Create a matching tag, then add it by haphazardly wrapping lengths of twine around the box to create a contemporary, natural feel. When your gift box looks this good, your recipient will consider the present inside as a bonus!

GIFT STYLE

How to make a star gift box

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Die cut your box from the string-light-patterned paper from the All Wrapped Up pack. Start colouring in the lights using gel pens in lots of different vibrant shades.

Once you’re happy with your lights, you can apply more detail to the design by adding doodled bows above each light. Fold the box into shape and secure with double-sided tape.

Repeat the colouring and doodling on a little matching die-cut tag. Stamp a smaller die-cut tag with a sentiment then attach the two together with an eyelet and some twine.

Wrap lots of twine around the box for a contemporary twist

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