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ISSUE 302 FEBRUARY 2017

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20 New DieCut Shapes YOU NEED TO TRY

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Pages of Crafty Projects, Top Brands & Inspiration! Press Petals from FIMO

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100+ Quick & Clever Ideas

Using Stamps, Stencils& Colouring

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Wendy & Julie’s TRICKS FOR MAKERS

“I turned my paper cutting into a career” Poppy Chancellor p73

Simple knits for beginners

Plus...SARA DAVIES Q & A ✤ TEXTURE PASTE ON TEST ✤ QUILLED LETTERS ✤ SILVER CLAY JEWELLERY

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The daffodils are Turn to p36 for your nodding in the breeze FREE Tattered Lace outside CB HQ and spring stamp and die set! is definitely on its way! The project cupboards are also overflowing with all the brilliant makes our designers have been busy producing for this issue. On the following pages, you’ll find ideas for Valentine’s Day, cardmaking, stencilling and the latest die collections to add to your stash. The masterclasses will guide you gently along the way, and there’s a quilled masterpiece from Elizabeth Moad, as well as the latest colouring techniques to try out. Our crafty WI, Clare Spender shows you how to get creative for a good cause, plus we chat with three designers who have turned their passion for paper into successful careers. Turn to page 70 where our experts, Sara Davis, Camilla Westergaard and Samantha Claridge solve your creative dilemmas. This bumper issue is bursting at the seams with goodies, from the butterfly dies to a book full of card projects and beautiful papers from top brand Tattered Lace. As for me, I’m going to stock up on petal cutters to make Ellen Kharade’s flower wreath on page 82. From everyone here at CB HQ, enjoy! Happy crafting,

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Sarah Crosland, Editor

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In Crafts Beautiful…

50+

IDEAS WITH CARD AND PAPER

FEBRUARY 12 OVER TO YOU 14 YOUR REALLY USEFUL

CRAFT TIPS 26 INSPIRATION FOR FEBRUARY 38 QUICK TRICKS WITH DIES 50 AT HOME WITH JULIE & WENDY 70 ASK THE EXPERTS 103 COMING NEXT MONTH 104 TEMPLATES 112 NET SAVVY 114 BEHIND THE CAMERA

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CARDS & PAPER 17 5 WAYS WITH… TULIPS

Enhance your beautiful greetings with vibrant ribbon details

29 TWO-TONE TULIPS

Add shade to simple stamps for a beautiful spring greeting

31 PUGS AND KISSES

Create squishy faced greetings using pretty papers

57 SPELL IT OUT

Cut, stick and paint to make botanic birthday offerings

57 PEOPLE & PLACES 23 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WI

Get the latest from the Women’s Institute

73 PAPER PROFESSIONALS

We caught up with the artists turning paper into works of art

31 STITCH & KNIT 60 LOVE LETTERS

Show how much you care with a romantic note in lush Liberty print

76 PANDA PALS

Knit up a couple of adorable panda friends for your little ones to love

78 HEART WARMERS

Coil bias strips into Liberty treats your friends are sure to adore

86 JUST TO SAY

Put a smile on someone’s face with a sweet stitchy sentiment

101 HOME SWEET HOME

This cross-stitch favourite is sure to brighten up a loved one’s abode

CREATE & CRAFT

101 Share it! with the rest of the CB community via

45 IDEAS FOR YOU!

Get inspired with fab ideas and buys from Create and Craft TV

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LEARN & MAKE 24 ELIZABETH MOAD QUILLS

Embed an outlined message in a quilled floral design

34 COLETTE SMITH’S

MASTERCLASS

Die-cut to create something unique for your sweetheart

66 SARA NAUMANN’S

MASTERCLASS

Transform plain white texture paste with a few simple steps!

BROWSE & BUY 21 TREAT YOURSELF

You’ll be smitten with these crafty buys in no time!

36 SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

Receive a free gift when you sign up

63 OUR SPRING DIES HOT LIST

Step into the season with our top 20 die shapes!

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MIXED MEDIA 68 DUCK TAPE

Love is in the air with Corinne Bradd’s designs

82 RING A RING O’ ROSES

80 PAINTED FRAMES

Peel-off outlines and glass paints transform old frames

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JEWELLERY

Celebrate spring with a cheerful floral wreath

89 BEAD BOUTIQUE

99 PRETTY PACKAGING



Spruce up wooden storage boxes for a craft room revamp

90 TEATIME TWIST

BAKING

Combine mini silver clay cutlery with polymer motifs

93 BEAD SCENE

52 READY TO POP



Insects are this season’s hot jewellery trend!



Celebrate the arrival of tiny feet with sweet baking delights

We chat to Louise MacLeod, director of Bead House

95 PRETTY IN PINK

Create this eclectic set using buttons and hair bands

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7 HOW TO USE YOUR FREE GIFT Use your Dovecraft dies to create cards and more!

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How to use your FREE Dovecraft cutting dies

USE THESE TWO QUALITY DIES FROM DOVECRAFT TO MAKE PERFECT ALL YEAR ROUND GREETINGS! Love Circle

Fix mint card to a blank, 9.5cm x 11.5cm. Matt butterfly paper, 9cm x 11cm, on top. Attach ribbons near the base of the card and trim the ends. Secure a sentiment to a die-cut circle and attach to the front with foam pads. Add embellishments.

Love Butterfly

Cover a 12.5cm blank with yellow heart paper. Stick flower print, 9cm square, in the top-right corner. Die-cut the butterfly and sentiment in black. Secure both to the blank, as shown.

Head over to crafts-beautiful. com/videos for a demo from Corinne Bradd!

Elegant Butterflies

Cover the top of a landscape A6 blank with pale aqua card, then the bottom with butterfly paper. Die-cut three pink butterflies, score down the centre and glue across the top. Attach pink ribbon across the paper join.

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How to use your

Free Gift Ombre Love

Pyramid Box

Make a pyramid treat box using the template on our pattern pages. Fill with sweets before sealing the box shut with glue. Diecut a yellow butterfly and attach to one side of the box.

With Love

Attach two decorative fishtail strips, 3.5cm x 13.5cm, to the sides of a blank, 10cm x 14cm. Fix another, 13cm long, to the middle. Secure a mounted patterned paper panel across the blank, then add a sentiment panel and pearls.

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Trim a top-fold A6 blank to measure 9cm wide and cover with slightly smaller aqua card. Die-cut 'With Love' in three shades of pink and stick down the front. Add gems to finish.

Three Butterflies

Die-cut three butterflies from decorative paper, 10.5cm square, then attach to white card. Matt onto pink, 11cm square, and glue to the front of a slightly larger blank. Make three pink butterflies and glue in place over the cutouts.

Love Banners

Add yellow card, 5cm x 11cm, to the top of an A6 blank. Cut five fishtail strips, 1.5cm wide, from yellow chevron and leaf papers. Attach to the front, making sure each strip is a different length. Add a sentiment and embellishments.

Love Butterfly

Hello

Cover the front of a blank, 10cm x 14cm, with coral card. Attach leaf paper, 10cm square, then fix a mint strip to hide the joins. Die-cut a light pink butterfly and glue in place. Add a sentiment and pearls.

Fix floral paper, 11.5cm square, to coral card. Matt onto burgundy, 12.5cm square, and attach to a blank. Mount white, 5cm x 11.5cm, onto burgundy and stick across the front. Diecut two mint butterflies, glue along the middle and fix to the card using foam pads. Add a sentiment and gems.

Floral Butterfly

Butterfly & Leaf

Draw a faux stitched border around a shaped blank. Layer and overlap two patterned papers onto the front. Matt a white fishtail strip onto mint and glue to the card. Die-cut a white circle and fix a leaf onto it. Make two burgundy butterflies, glue together along the middles, then attach to the circle and embellish.

Round the two lower corners of a blank, 10cm square. Repeat with dotty paper, 9.5cm square, then die-cut a butterfly from its centre and back with pink floral paper. Fix to the blank, then add ribbon and pearls.

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Get your FREE DIE & STAMP SET

next month!

Lovely Day

Mount floral circles paper, 11.5cm square, onto card and secure to a scallop blank. Cut out a decorative card strip and fix white ribbon around it, then glue to the centre of the blank. Make and fix a yellow butterfly to the front.

Butterfly Tag

Matt a smaller yellow circle to an 8.5cm white one. Die-cut ‘With Love’ and a butterfly in aqua. Stick the butterfly onto white card and carefully cut it out. Secure all the elements to the tag, as shown.

k 32 pieces to use for your cardmaking and papercrafts k New designs for all special occasions k The perfect set to add to your growing craft stash!

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Love Blocks

Stick nine various coloured 3cm squares to white card, 10cm square. Matt to burgundy, then secure to a blank, 11cm square. Die-cut 'With Love' from white and burgundy, then glue together before fixing to the front.

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Over to you

“Join the crafty community and share your makes and stories with fellow CB readers!” Jecelyn 

Star Letter Dear CB, I thought I’d send you some cards I made using the free Christmas foil, emboss & die kit from issue 299. I usually stick to sewing and sell bears, bunnies and memory cushions at Bearfaced Keepsakes on Facebook, though I had to have a play around with the November gift!

STAR PRIZE This month’s winner will receive papers and embellishments from BoBunny’s Felicity collection! With floral, lace and wood elements mixed with shades of mint, blush pink, duck egg blue and soft browns, this set is perfect for your spring cardmaking and papercraft projects. bobunny.com

Shirley Paterson, via letter We’re so glad you loved the free gift! Enjoy your prize.

BRIGHT QUILT Hi CB, check out this quilt I’m currently working on! Stacey Haga, via Facebook

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CLEVER CARD Hi CB. I made an exploding Christmas box card for a loved one. Julie Ironmonger, via Facebook There’s so much detail in this card, great job!

Your quilt is so colourful and cute!

We’re on Instagram! For the latest crafty makes and inspiration, visit us at @craftsbeautiful

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Reader Stories

Meet a mate!

Swap hints, tricks and stories with new friends

SLOTH SWEATER I knitted a Christmas jumper for my youngest nephew, who wanted a sloth. Helen Tebb, via Facebook This jumper is brilliant, well done!

LOVE STITCH

Hello CB. I recently finished this cross-stitch project filling out the word ‘LOVE’ with flowers. Amanda Peters, via Facebook It’s so intricate and beautiful, Emma! Very impressive

Karen Ann Scoobie, 53 I enjoy colouring in, having a laugh, animals and cinema. I would like to hear from anyone with similar interests. 130 Whittern Way, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1PF Lorna Damm, 54 My hobbies include knitting, machine embroidery, crochet and painting furniture. It would be nice to hear from anyone my age in the UK. 18 Mayfair Crescent, Waltham, Ne Lincs, DN37 0EE. Jean Hancox, 69 I like pen pals and crafts, especially cross-stitch. I’m looking for people to write to with the same hobbies as me. F2 Station Mews, Lion Street, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6AF Please be aware that entrants to the pen pals section submit personal details at their own discretion

CROCHET PALS I made a few Christmas crochet characters for my friends. Debbie Harper, via Facebook These are too adorable! Can we be your friend too?

Pets Corner!

We catch up with CB readers and their best pals

FIND YOUR CRAFTY FRIEND! Calling all crafters: would you like a pen pal? If so, send details of your age, address and interests to social.cb@ aceville.co.uk or fill out the form on page 120

Write in...

and share your designs with us!

Want your makes featured in Crafts Beautiful? Email us a picture at [email protected] or post your project to Crafts Beautiful, 1 Phoenix Court, Hawkins Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8JY 

This is Mr Mew, he loves learning with my daughter who’s in college – she’s such a smarty pants! Terry Maynard This is my beautiful boy Jake, who I rescued last year. He has the quirkiest ears! Rachel Ladbrook

Lottie loves treats, cuddles and keeping me company in my craft room while I get creative. Sarah Jackman Read This is Gabby, who was adopted from our local rescue shelter not long after my husband passed away. She’s been a great comfort to me. Janet Fisher Cobb

This is Marigold who we recently rescued from our local rescue centre. She’s now a sister for my two other pets! Hazel Herrin

This is Charliegirl enjoying her holiday! She’s one year old and is a beautiful white bundle of fun. Pamela Bishop

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Your really useful

Craft Tips

CB readers share their crafty advice

Wipe Away

Glue a pom pom to the top of a dry erase marker for an easy way to draw, erase and repeat. Mark Newhall, via Email

QUILT QUEEN To get your quilting off on the right foot, use the largest cutting mat you can get and a rotary cutter. Angela Smith, via Facebook

Creative Streak RAINY DAY FUN Crafting with kids? Carve fun shapes from potatoes, then dip in to paint for DIY stamps. Chelsea Edwards, via Twitter

Needle Notes

Change your machine needle after eight hours of sewing to keep your makes and machine in good condition. Lucy Perry, via Facebook

CROCHET COOL

Clip different shaped sponges to pegs to make paint brushes that will create unique brushstrokes. When it comes to crochet – stitch markers are your friend! Use them Jane Morris, via Email to mark rounds and check the stitch count. Lesley Johnson, via Email

CRAFTY CONTAINERS

ROLL UP Are you always finding glitter everywhere? Use a lint roller to clear it up in no time. Wendy Taylor, via Twitter

Constantly losing things in your craft room? Make supplies easy to find with translucent tubs. Vivienne Wood, via Twitter

esjd.co.uk “If you have too many stitches on a straight knitting needle, use a circular one and work backwards and forwards in rows. You can treat the tips as two separate needles that just happen to be joined together”

Eclectic School of Jewellery & Design is a dedicated metal clay studio that offer a range of classes and courses. One-to-one teaching and group sessions are available, from beginner to master level. Monica Weber-Butler shares her tips for working with metal clay. l Instead of sanding, gently run a baby wipe along rough edges.

l Rehydrate warped, dry, unfired metal clay by placing a baby wipe near it and covering with cling film to create a humidity chamber. Wait a few minutes, then gently reshape the piece.

l To create faux rivets or domed decorative elements, roll the clay to the desired thickness and place cling film over the top. Use a tube cutter or straw to cut out the shape.

l When placing fresh textured clay over a dome, using a sponge, gently push the clay shape down – this prevents the texture marring as you press.

Adrienne Chandler, Let’s Knit! Magazine

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If you’ve a crafty tip or trick you’d like to share, get in touch via Twitter, Facebook or [email protected]!

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5ways with… RIBBON Bright Stripes

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Cover 12cm square card with striped paper, then add a 2cm pink panel to the bottom. Secure pink ribbon onto the striped diagonally, and secure any excess to the back. Die-cut a heart from blue paper, then add a white scalloped edged trim to the base, adhering to the striped square along the top edge only. Secure the bottom edge in place using foam pads. Take another 12cm square and fix to the back to create a top folding card.

Start with... b Patterned papers b Ribbons: yellow, orange, pink, green, blue b Dies: hearts, sentiment b Decorative edged scissors b Gems b Adhesives

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Folding Hearts

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Cover an A6 blank with floral paper. Make a 5cm x 12.5cm panel from pink card and trim the bottom with decorative scissors. Mount onto yellow, then add to the centre. Die-cut four hearts, then fold each in half. Stick the left half of the first shape to the panel and the right to the back half of the next, continue using all the hearts. Fix to the card, adding four bows.

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Ribbon Rosette

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Cover an A6 blank with green paper. Add a second layer of striped to the centre. Take a length of wide pink ribbon, bring the two ends into the centre and secure in place. Create three more and fix the first in a vertical position

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onto the blank. Add the second horizontally and finally secure the remaining two in position. Cut an inverted ‘V’ shape into pink ribbon and add under the rosette. Die-cut a scalloped edged circle and place patterned paper on top. Fix a pink heart, then add a gem to the top-right.

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Cover the outer panels of a gatefold card with yellow paper, then layer striped on top. Take eight strips each of pink dotty and plain ribbon, fold in half and secure the ends together. Glue onto a green square to create a flower shape. Add a yellow circle to the centre with an orange heart top-right. Attach to the left panel of the gatefold.

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Using double-sided tape to secure the ends of the ribbon makes it easier to create rosette and flower shapes

I Love You

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Cover an A6 blank with patterned paper. Glue yellow ribbon across horizontally, with pink scalloped edged paper above. Layer ribbon across the pink section, secure the ends on the inside of the card. Glue a diecut message onto ribbon. Add two hearts to the top-right, then embellish with a silver gem. CB

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People & Places

February highlights 

To download more project ideas, go to thewi.org.uk/what-we-do/craft/craft-projects

Worth sharing...  THE LATEST EVENTS AND CAMPAIGN NEWS STRAIGHT FROM WI HQ

CLARE SPENDER THE NFWI CRAFT ADVISER GETS HER BUTTONS AND BEADS OUT FOR A GOOD CAUSE

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ticking with the ‘I am not going to purchase any new materials’ theme this year I have been sorting through all my boxes and cases filled with buttons and beads that I had forgotten about. For some reason I am drawn to any shade of green. Often there are several different green cotton reels lying around, with a green button or piece of green material and I have a grand collection of green bulldog clips that hold everything together from my receipts to planned projects on my desk. What better use for all these green bits and pieces, than to create heart brooches for the ‘Show the Love’ Climate Coalition Campaign. You can be sure that people will ask why you are wearing a green heart instead of standard red one, and you can tell them of the very worthy cause that you are supporting! Now I wonder how many green beads I have, or should I buy new ones?

THIS MONTH WE ARE MAKING…

8th-10th February 2017 Watercolours for Beginners: Join tutor Michael Burgess on a course that will take you through the different stages of painting a watercolour landscape. Learn about composition, colour mixing and different mediums in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. 23rd-26th February 2017 Drawing for the Terrified: With expert guidance you will discover how to develop your drawing skills

using specific ‘recipes’ designed to build confidence. Work in monochrome and colour to create an accomplished still life drawing to be proud of. 24th-26th February 2017 Afternoon Teas: Whether you want to wow your friends or are hosting a party, this course will teach you how to create high-end afternoon tea pastries, cakes and sandwiches in a mix of classic and modern styles. Delight in passion fruitcake, brulee tart or a show stopper with a twist, a chocolate Battenberg.

See our range of courses at wicraftschool.com

Cracking Time When Nottingham-based mosaic artist, Lis Greensmith got together with a group of like-minded friends to share ideas and experiences, the result was the Vale Inspirations WI. The branch has gone from strength to strength and the members celebrated their second birthday in September with an entertaining belly dancing session which was great fun for all! As well as running her own business, Lis teaches the art of mosaics to WI members around the country and at Denman College. You can find the latest course dates at lily-mosaics.co.uk

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Emma Watson

Denman Diary

As the crafting calendar rolls into spring, there are many celebrations that require a handmade greeting. This bright design would suit a Valentine or birthday; the card is easy enough to assemble using a die-cut heart shape. Why not select papers with printed sentiments so that you can theme the card to suit the occasion?

LIZ MOAD’S QUILLING MASTERCLASS

Lettering Lesson

EMBED AN OUTLINED MESSAGE IN A QUILLED FLORAL MASTERPIECE Quilled lettering is very much on-trend at the moment, so I wanted to share a take that's a little different. Rather than filling in the lettering, they're outlined in white and the background is completed with a floral design using traditional techniques of quilling, coiling and pinching. I printed my words in 200pt Times New Roman, or a sans serif font such as Helvetica would be less tricky. It can be a time-consuming project, but the dense mass of quilled flowers is striking.

Happy quilling, Liz x

Start with... Quilling papers: 3mm wide, white, pink, red, yellow, oranges, greens, Quilling tools: slotted, needle Card, white

Tweezers Picture frame Ribbon, green Adhesives

Hi! Greeting

1 paper and use masking tape to

Print a short greeting onto printer

temporarily attach it to white card, 11.5cm x 17cm. Use an embossing tool to trace the outline of each letter, pressing heavily. Use as little glue as possible to stick white strips to the embossed outline of the first letter. Work slowly and hold each piece in place with tweezers as the adhesive dries. Repeat until your message is complete. To create a flower petal, use a quilling tool to make a loose closed coil from a 20cm length of yellow quilling paper, then pinch into a teardrop shape. Make five in total. Trim an orange strip to 5cm and make a tight coil for the centre. Make six flowers in various colours and arrange them around your message, securing with a small amount of glue. Trim several light green strips between 5cm and 8cm in length an loosely coil each end, then stick a few near every flower.

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intervals along each side of the green strips. Using a needle tool, make open coils from lengths of dark and light green paper between 2cm and 10cm, then glue to the card.

6 and lengths of green around the

Continue adding more open coils

letters and flowers until you are happy with the coverage. Mount the completed panel onto a white blank, 12.5cm x 18.5cm.

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Use the same white card as for the background to cut 3mm strips, then use them to outline the letters so they match perfectly

Make It Personal Add quilled flowers and coils around a friend's name and frame it to create a unique and thoughtful gift. To make this, follow the same techniques as for the greeting card, creating a few flowers using only three teardrop petals for variation and adding some dark pink leaves made from 20cm strips to help fill the space. We used a 20cm x 25cm piece of white card for this five-letter name.

Hanging Flowers For a door hanger, draw the outline shape, or find a template online, and

cut it from white card. Outline 'Love' and fill the background with flowers, leaves and coils as before. Don't add any quilled shapes to the top of the hanger, as they will not stand much handling. Add a green ribbon to the top and tie in a bow instead. CB

Go Shopping Quilling papers, jjquilling.co.uk Card blanks, craftcreations.com

How to quill… an outline

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A year of cards

February

Never be caught out by card-shoppingpanic ever again! Lasting you a whole year, this economical pack of 40 greetings cards includes 17 different designs for as many different events. The cards have been lovingly illustrated, printed on recycled card by designer Ellie Good, using vegetablebased ink and are a snip at only 88p each. Envelopes are included. elliegood. co.uk/a-yearof-cards

Inspiration Colour happy

Faber-Castell have launched their Playing & Learning Colouring Book Sets to help you practice the art of well-being with ease. Encouraging you to unwind into the New Year with creative relaxation, the books are filled with imaginative blooms and magical patterns. The collection includes ‘Happy Zen’ and ‘Feel Good’ for those who enjoy using pencils, and ‘Colouring for Relaxation’ which features 60 Connector felt tip pens in an array of vibrant colours along with a colouring book with more than 50 motifs. Available at stonegift.com

Our pick of the best crafty highlights to try this month

Make it easy

Take a blank canvas, a can of spray paint and use your imagination to create unique art. PlastiKote Twist & Spray (£7.49 for a 400ml can) and PlastiKote Fast Dry Enamel (£3.99 for a 100ml can) are available from Hobbycraft, The Range, Wickes and independent DIY stores. For more information, visit plastikote.com

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CB loves... It’s raining dogs & dogs

Find your favourite canine companions sketched across colourful aprons, tea towels and oven gloves this spring, with the latest range from Cath Kidston – guaranteed to put a smile on your face while drying the dishes. From pugs to Frenchies, terriers to whippets, the new Dogs print features each pooch cheerfully hand-drawn making perfect presents for the dog lovers in your life! cathkidston.com

Animal magic

International animal charity, SPANA is calling on everyone to get knitting this January and February to help raise funds for sick and injured working animals. The ‘Big Knit for Vet Kit’ fundraising campaign asks knitters to make Duncan the donkey, Oscar the ox, Hattie the horse or crochet Clarence the camel and get sponsored while they stitch. Joining the other animals, a brand new pattern, Emma the elephant is being launched for 2017. The free patterns can be ordered from spana.org/knit or by calling 020 7831 3999.

Ready, steady, bake

Pyrex glassware products can be used directly in the oven, making them perfect for baking. The glass proves extremely handy when timing a bake to perfection, as you can clearly see when your creation is ready to be taken out of the oven! They can also be used in the freezer, so brilliant bakes and cakes can be prepared in advance and stored, ahead of decorating for a special occasion. pyrexuk.com

Out & About

2nd - 4th February, The Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts Show, EventCity, Manchester. Discover ideas, inspiration and all the supplies you could ever dream of! Plus new products and innovations, watch demonstrations and take part in workshops. stitchandhobby.co.uk 10th February - 12th February, Pop-up Valentine’s Craft Food & Gift Fair, East Midlands Designer Outlet, Mansfield. A three day event with plenty of inspiration and crafty goodies for Valentine’s Day and all other occasions. mcarthurglen.com/uk/east-midlandsdesigner-outlet

11th February, Haworth Craft Fair, The Old School Rooms, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire. Check out handmade gifts and unique crafts in a beautiful and historic setting. ukcraftfairs.com

What colour are your scissors?

If the answer is orange, then welcome to the club! In 2017, those iconic orange-handled scissors in your kitchen draw, garden shed, sewing box or on your worktop are 50 years old. Since their conception in 1967, Fiskars (the company who designed them) have sold over one billion pairs. fiskars.co.uk

CB’s top reads

Tie-dye enthusiast and all-round creative Lizzie King shows you how to get in on the trend in her new book, Tie & Dye (£12.99, Pavilion). Following just a few simple steps for hand-dyeing, you can add brilliant colours, striking patterns and lots of character to all kinds of textiles and accessories! pavilionbooks.com

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Two-tone tulips Add shade to simple stamps for a beautiful spring greeting

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Sta rt wi t h ... b Paper, Lawn Fawn, Let’s Polka In The Meadow b Stamps, My Favorite Things, Spring Tulips b Dies: Die-namics, Spring Tulips, Double Stitched Rectangle STAX b Pens, Copic alcohol markers b Ink-pad, black b Enamel Dots, green See our shopping list opposite

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Trim green spotty paper to 10.5cm x 13.5cm. Mount onto green card, then fix to a 11.5cm x 14.5cm tent-fold blank. Die-cut a stitched rectangle, 8cm x 11cm, and mount onto green card. Glue to the centre of the green spotty panel. Stamp two double and two small tulips onto white card. Colour with Copic

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markers, using various shades for the flowers. Position the co-ordinating die on top, securing with Washi tape, then cut. Use foam pads to attach to the stitched rectangle. Use black ink to stamp a sentiment onto a strip of white card, 2cm x 9.5cm. Mount on green, then stick using foam pads. Add an enamel dot to each side of the sentiment. CB

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Pugs and kisses Create squishy faced greetings for a friend using pretty papers

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Change the dog’s head for a cat using the same body pattern for feline themed bunting

Sta rt wi t h ... b Decorative papers, assorted b Fine pen, black b Acrylic paint, white b Ink-pads, dark pink and green b Small paint brush b Circle craft punch b Wooden clothes pegs, miniature b Thread b Ribbon b Cocktail sticks b Adhesives Find the templates on our pattern pages

Cards

1 and photocopy them Copy the templates

onto white paper, 160gsm maximum. Cut out, then score all dotted lines, creating the shape with the tab on is the back of the dog’s body. Glue a face on the front of

this part, then cover it with decorative paper. Trim any excess, then buff edges with ink. Cover the dog’s head and all the components in contrasting paper, but leave the ears; only cover them once they are folded over. Buff ink all over the edges of the dog, then secure the ears onto the face of the card using foam pads. Position the eyes and nose on the head, then attach using foam pads. Use a fine black pen to draw extra nose and mouth details. Fold the tab on the back body over the top of the card, so it hangs over the front. Attach the head to the tab using glue, angling if required. Use white acrylic paint for highlights. Print off a sentiment onto white paper. Cut the words out, then mount onto card to create a tag, adding embellishments from the decorative papers. Add a tail, attached to the side of the card with glue to finish.

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Copy the bunting illustration from the pattern page. Photocopy it once onto 160gsm paper, cut it out with scissors and use this as your template. Draw around it with a pencil onto your choice of decorative papers as many times as needed. Buff all the edges with stamping ink. With craft foam mounts, layer up the head and facial features onto the body, folding the ears over. Use white acrylic paint to add highlights to the nose, mouth and eyes. Decorate some miniature wooden clothes pegs with co-ordinating papers, trim off the excess. Hang the pug pennants from thread, fed through the curl of the tail and hold in place with a wooden peg.

Cake Decs

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Copy, then draw around

chosen papers. Trim all parts, then buff the edges with ink. Layer up the pieces using foam pads. Glue the dog’s head to a paper circle, then attach a cocktail stick to the back sandwiched between two pieces of paper. Add highlights using white acrylic paint. CB

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Papers, therange.co.uk

“For a get well card, add white ribbon around the tail to suggest a bandage” Cathie Shuttleworth, Designer

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COLETTE SMITH’S MASTERCLASS

DIY stencils made easy MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DIES TO CREATE SOMETHING UNIQUE FOR YOUR SWEETHEART There is an extensive range of stencils on the market at the moment, but for times when you have something really specific in mind, the quickest and easiest way is to make your own. Heart outlines are easy to come by, but I already had nesting dies in the perfect shape, which made it really easy to match the background and ombré heart motif to create a romantic card. The beauty of this is that you can make any stencil you want from scraps of basic card and simple dies, and when it wears out you can replace it at almost no cost, make the most our of your dies and get creative!

In The Know... k Make sure you leave a large enough area around your die-cut shape to prevent the brush going over the edge and ruining your work. k Nesting dies work really well for stencils, but you can experiment with more intricate shapes and hand-drawn shapes to see what works for you. k Get creative with your medium – try paint, chalk and dyes, and use sponges, blending pads and spritzing bottles for different effects. k Blend different colours and hues of ink for shaded or ombré effects

“Create a long-lasting, wipe-clean stencil by purchasing some polyester film, such as mylar. Choose a thickness and size to suit your needs, then simply die-cut your chosen shape and use the same as a card stencil” Colette Smith, Designer

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Start with...  Die, docrafts, Xcut, Homespun Heart  Cardstock: white, pinks  Pigment inks: VersaColor, Opera Pink (24), Pink (33), Raspberry (156)

 Punch, corner rounder  Stippling brushes  Ribbon  Adhesives

1of scrap card, then remove the shape.

Die-cut a 3cm heart in the centre of a piece

Repeat with a 1.25cm heart. Position the piece with the larger aperture on a rectangle of white card, 10.5cm x 15cm, using washi tape to keep it in place. Load pale pink ink onto a stippling brush, tap excess onto paper, then apply by holding the brush upright and dabbing inside the aperture. Repeat on a different area of the card, continuing with the same colour and stencil until you are happy with the coverage. Repeat with the smaller stencil, using medium then dark pink ink to fill in gaps until the entire surface is covered. Matt the stencilled panel onto a tent-fold blank the same size. Use a corner rounder to punch through all layers at the bottom. Use nesting heart dies on card in similar shades to your ink, then layer and attach to the blank. Add a sentiment to the smallest shape and a ribbon tied in a bow to the top. CB

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Quick tricks with Dies Go off the page using die-cuts to create stunning greetings with added wow factor

Start with... b Cardstock: white, coral, mint green, blue spotted, turquoise b Dies: Tonic Studios, Verso Curved Crosses & Simple Stripes, Essential Circle Layering Basics; Sizzix, Thinlits Plus Box Die b Stamps: Tonic Studios, Everyday Stamps, Decorative

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Bunting

1 9.5cm along two sides and 7cm across Using a triangular template measuring

the top, cut out shapes in blue spotted, coral and green. Emboss all the green triangles. Arrange all the shapes in a pattern, then add to turquoise ribbon. Die-cut a striped die from white cardstock, then add to the centre coral triangle. Fix a semicircular frame made from acetate to the coral piece. Stamp and cut some flowers, arranging onto the acetate semi-circle to complete the bunting.

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Gift Tag

1 the bunting. Die-cut a coral

Create a coral triangle as for

circular frame slightly smaller than the width of the triangle. Stick the bottom half of the circle to the triangle. Stamp a rose in blue and pink, then cut out. Stamp a sentiment, then heat emboss in white. Trim around the shape. Add the roses and sentiment to the tag, plus twine and white gel pen dashes to complete.

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Keren says... 4 For adding adhesive to intricate die-cuts, use a glue pen for an easy to control fine line of adhesive. 4 Use a strong adhesive like doublesided tape when fixing acetate in place. 4 When adding elements to a curved surface like a gift box top, gently curve the flowers over a bone folder to make adhering easier.

Go Shopping Tonic Essentials Framed Screens Collection, Curved Crosses and Simple Stripes die, createandcraft.tv

Circle Frame Card

1 Emboss a slightly smaller piece of mint green

Create a white tent-fold card blank, 10.5cm x 15cm.

cardstock, then add to the front. Die-cut a blue spotted circular frame slightly smaller than the width of the blank. Stamp and cut flowers and foliage, then add to the frame. Stamp a sentiment onto coral card, add white embossing powder and heat set. Trim, then add to the card.

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“Using acetate to create structure means you can attach elements without seeing the support and take your papercrafting to the next level” Keren Baker, Designer

Gift Box

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Die-cut a box from coral card adding two slits

back lines of the lid. Attach an 8mm wide acetate strip through the slits and secure underneath using strong adhesive. Stamp and cut some flowers, then add to the acetate ‘ring’. Finish the box with a white striped die-cut piece, some ribbon, twine, and tags. CB

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Meet Sarah Hurley, the new craft ambassador for Create and Craft! Have you heard the news? We are very excited to introduce our brand spanking new Craft Ambassador, Sarah Hurley. Inspirational girl boss Sarah started her own business with just forty pounds in her purse. Look out for her on our channel and read all about her on our blog. “When I was invited to be an ambassador for the channel, I jumped at the chance to get involved!”

“I’m looking forward to sharing what I’ve learned with the viewers at home to make sure everyone gets the most from their crafty stash! Creativity is my absolute passion, it drives my business, my brand and my work and I’m looking forward to sharing that with the Create and Craft audiences.” Look out for Sarah on our channel soon.

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Every day

EASY

This fun, glitzy card by Corinne Bradd is sure to cause a bit of a buzz! 341402 Brother ScanNCut CM900, £499, Club Members, £449.10

Start with... b ScanNCut machine b Cardstock: white, purple, orange, yellow b Paper, gold glitter b Gems

Bee Happy

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Select hexagon motif BA-A042 from the ScanNCut’s library and adjust to 5cm wide, then repeat several times. Arrange the motifs on the screen so they interlock with a narrow border between each one. Once you're happy, group the motif together and unify

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163181 Create & Craft 12x12 Pearlescent Carstock Collection, £14.99, Club Members, £13.49

the patterns so they stay locked as you move the resulting honeycomb around the screen. Resize the honeycomb so each hexagon is 2cm wide, then repeat the block several times. Build up a large area, then cut from orange and golden yellow cardstock. Take care when peeling each out as you will be using the background instead of the shapes. Layer the two panels together to create a drop shadow effect. Layer pale heather card to an A5 blank, then fix the section to the front. Scan the bee template from our pattern pages and save it as both an outline and a detailed cutout. Cut one outline from gold glitter paper and two

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If you're a beginner or simply want to discover more ways to use your ScanNCut machine, there are lots of fab video tutorials you can watch at scanncut.co.uk/videos detailed designs from heather and purple. Layer together with a slight drop shadow and fix to the honeycomb. Decorate the the bee with gems. Select font FO-A011 and type 'BEE HAPPY'. Resize to a width of 11.5cm and arrange on the screen so there is at least 1cm space around the phrase. Cut the words from gold glitter, then remove the background. Trim to a rectangle, 2.7cm x 12cm, then fix to a slightly larger purple panel. Secure to the bottom of the card with foam pads. CB

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See what goodies we’ve got in our basket this month 250039 Bo Bunny Hello Sunshine Embellishments, £16.99, Club Members, £15.29

373368 Nuvo Embellishment Mousse Collection, £16.99, Club Members, £15.29

To find all the products mentioned on this page visit createandcraft.tv Watch on Freesat 813, Virgin 748, Freeview 23, Sky 674 or at facebook.com/createandcraft *All prices are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice

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DIY Craft Kit

Graduate with...

Craft Academy has an abundance of tutorials for all crafters. We share our top videos with you.

361980 Tattered

Lace Blossoming Butterfly Die, £19.99,

Club Member, £17.99

Intro to Parchment Craft with Pergamano

Find out how to embellish and decorate parchment paper with Rossella Cottrell for stunning designs.

361099 Tattered Lace Into the Sunset Die, £19.99,

CRAFT

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Champion Become a crafting pro with Stephanie Weightman’s tips crafty sos “The plates on my die-cutting Q machine are getting a bit worn and not cutting my dies as well. What can I do to make them last a little longer?” June Greene, via email

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Many die-cutters are in your exact position, seeking out ways to make the most of those well-loved plates! As you die-cut, the plastic plates actually stretch and lose a fraction of their thickness, though it's enough that you lose a bit of pressure when die-cutting. To combat this, I would definitely recommend using a metal shim. Simply make your sandwich as usual, then pop the shim on the top plate before running it through your machine. You may also find that you have a tendency to place your dies in the same position on your plates. This causes more wear in that specific area, so all you need to do is pop it on a different part. And remember, the sides are where most of the pressure will be, so you'll get a better cut there!

How to Make Paper Pouches 365115 Tattered Lace Enchanted Castle Die, £11.99,

Julie Hickey demonstrates how to create sweet little containers to store gifts in – perfect for party favours!

Club Member, £10.79

I Love...

SEE WHAT’S CAUGHT STEPHANIE’S EYE THIS MONTH If you love bright, detailed die-cuts but don't fancy paper piecing an intricate design from lots of cardstock sections, then you'll enjoy the Tattered Lace Charisma Sweetpea Die with Click Print GO CD ROM Multibuy (347661). You can create your own decoupage simply and effectively with the print-off sweet pea images, plus they come with a bleed line so that you won't get a white edge around your motif after you die-cut it. This set contains 20 stunning backgrounds and ten decoupage sheets. Priced £35.99, Club Members, £32.39

Bookfolding with Debbi Moore

This much-loved crafter folds pages for a stunning visual effect. Once finished, it's an ideal trinket for your home!

Makea Pom Pom Garland with Kim from Spellbinders

Learn how to die-cut, punch and thread these paper decorations to decorate your walls.

To find all the products and workshops mentioned on these pages visit createandcraft.tv Watch on Freesat 813, Virgin 748, Freeview 23, Sky 674 or at facebook.com/createandcraft *All prices are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice

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Be inspired by strip quilting, make a beautiful throw and have a go at quilting

Check out our unboxing video and see the machine in action! craftsbeautiful.com

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he GO!® allows you to cut up to six layers of 100% cotton at a time and its special flexible cutting mat means that there's much less chance of threads in the weave remaining uncut!

Buy it!

Accuquilt GO! Fabric Cutter 360041 £249.99

Corinne’s Top Tips:

Start with...

l Cut your fabric so the selvage grain runs parallel to the edges of the beds and the crosswise is parallel to the rollers l If you're using a mixture of materials, it's best to prewash them in case they're prone to shrinking l Keep to an accurate 1/4” seam allowance when sewing the pieces together, this way you're certain of clean lines when joining more sections of the design

b AccuQuilt GO!® fabric cutter b Patterned fat quarter pack b Solid fat quarters, red, cream, light blue b Cotton wadding, 120cm square b Co-ordinating flannel backing fabric, 120cm square b Binding, 4.8m

Make a colourful quilt

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Slice a 20cm patterned square in half somewhere (it doesn’t matter where), then cut a contrasting solid strip, 4cm wide and slightly longer than the square. Sew this strip to one half of the cut, then join the other half of the square to the other side of the strip. When inserting the solid strip, don’t line the ends up perfectly. Cut the square in half again, this time at 90° to the first cut. Insert another strip, lining up to make a cross on your fabric square. Trim to 20cm square. Make more patches in the same way until you have 12 complete squares. Press the quilt top.

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Place the backing fabric face down, the wadding in-between, then the patterend section face up on top. Pin, then quilt all three layers using your favourite pattern. We have used a diagonal wavy pattern in a freeform style. Trim, then square or round the corners, then bind the edges using bias binding.

CREATE THIS QUILT IN BLACK AND WHITE FOR A TRULY STUNNING EFFECT

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Quilt designed by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier using Tilda Candy Bloom, Grovesltd.co.uk

Shows you how – with the

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Quilt designed by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier using Tilda Candy Bloom, Grovesltd.co.uk

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“The GO! will take all the time consuming effort out of preparing your pieces but you'll still have the fun of choosing the fabrics and sewing them together!” Corinne Bradd, CB Designer

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321257 Spring Flowers 100% Cotton Fat Quarters, £9.99, Club Members, £8.99

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Get started on your next project with these great finds... 336753 The Craft Cotton Company Thread Box, £29.99, Club Members, £26.99

341975 Singer 8500Q Modern Quilter with 2 Year Warranty, £899, Club Members, £809.10

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JULIE & WENDY

Crafty Beggars presenters Julie Peasgood and Wendy TurnerWebster tell us about the crafty products they adore and why the heart is their favourite shape of all February is a big month in Crafty Beggars HQ – Valentine’s Day provides a great excuse for them to indulge in their love for everything heart-shaped (not that they need one)! We can’t say we blame them – a strong admiration for the symbol of love is not uncommon in the creative world, it’s the shape that reigns supreme in the opinion of crafters everywhere, mainly thanks to its simplicity and versatility. It’s definitely for this reason that a certain pair of Crafty Beggars have been using it at every opportunity; from wall art to jewellery, cards and bunting, Julie and Wendy have caught the love bug and we think it’s catching!

WENDY SAYS… When I spotted this large and grubby notice board for a bargain £3 in a local charity shop, my own heart began to flutter! I had some beautiful red Fabscraps fabric at home and I felt compelled to give this faded beauty a new lease of life. I delight in these kind of projects as (let’s be honest) someone’s already done the hard work for you, and covering it with new material is just the fabulous icing on a rather dull cake. A close second favourite is such an easy yet effective project. Add some swirly shapes to an MDF heart with a strong glue. Leave to dry, then cover with kitchen foil, taking care not to tear

it. Paint over with a gold, silver or bronze paint (I used ArtC Walnut Brown) and voilà – an embossed heart that looks almost like solid metal. Needless to say, I love it!

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JULIE SAYS… pictures, a doormat, Post-it notes… you name it, I have it in a heart shape, and with each Valentine’s Day comes the inevitable expansion of my collection!

“THE CRAFTY BEGGARS HAVE CROWNED THE HEART KING OF SHAPES AND HAVE BEEN ADORNING THEM IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE!”

Sharing the love...

The Funky Glue Pen by Tonic Studios is intended for general use and on fabrics, but take it from us – it sticks anything to anything.

I made the hanging decoration from a little MDF heart and embellishments from my trove of a craft cupboard (I risk concussion every time I open it. Note to self – must spring clean ASAP!). I’ll tie it round the bottle light that I made for my husband Patrick. He’s been wanting a night light for ages, so I upcycled a wine bottle and an old postcard, and added some fantastic textured paint from Prima’s Art Basics Mixed Media Essentials Kit and a few flat white

pebbles. The cork contains a small LED bulb which is conveniently rechargeable by USB – I’m pleased with it and just hope he loves it too!

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I have an obsession with everything heart shaped. My daughter Kate once went round the house counting it all, with a staggering 67, including decorations, coasters,

Crafty must-haves recommended for you by the crafty duo themselves!

We recently spent a day with Stephanie Weightman using Cosmic Shimmer embossing powder to make enamel-style hearts.

There’s something romantic about this pattern, and The Red Tartan paper from Decopatch is a particularly lovely addition to any decoupage project.

Join us!

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Liberty Baby Garland, £7.49, candleandcake.co.uk

Baby Shower Tiny Feet Confetti, £2.99, neviti.com

Rock A Bye Baby Rocking Horse Cake Stand, £9.99, gingerray.co.uk

Baby Shower Invitations, £3.99 per 10 pack, gingerray.co.uk

Ready to Pop!

Celebrate the arrival of tiny feet with sweet baking delights “Swap traditional pastel colours for bright ones to achieve a different look”

If you know of a little one that’s due in the spring, it’s time to throw a baby shower! That’s exactly why we’ve put together a wonderful selection of baking goodies to enjoy before they arrive.

Baby Feet Cupcake Cases, £2.50 per 75 pack, squires-shop.com

Baby Cake Bunting Topper, £5.99, candleandcake.co.uk

Pyrex Cook & Go, £8.99, tesco.com

Tiny Feet Cupcake Picks, £2.99, neviti.com

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Baking

Use food colouring paste to achieve bold shades that match your décor theme

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Spell it out

Cards & Paper

Cut, stick and paint to make botanic birthday gift set from Helen Fitzjohn

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Sta rt wi t h ... b Cardstock: cream, greens, red, orange, light pink b Punches: Woodware, leaf; Carla Craft, mini six-petal flower, six-petal flower, five-petal flower; small circle, 4cm circle b Pens: ProMarker, Umber; gel, white, gold b Mountboard b Paints, watercolour b Ribbon, green b Adhesives Find templates on our pattern pages

G is for Gift

1 x 44cm. Score and fold

Cut mountboard, 10.5cm

at 21cm and 23cm to create an outer box shape. Take another piece, 12cm x 22.5cm, scoring at 1.7cm in from each edge. Remove the corner squares, then fold up the sides and glue together. Trim two pieces of cream card, 10.5cm x 21cm, then stick them to the inside of the outer box. Secure the inner box to the centre of the bottom panel. Cut strips of brown card, two 2cm x 10.5cm, two 1.7cm x 9cm and two 1.7cm x 19cm. Use them to cover the spine of the outside and sides of the inside. Add a strip of red card, 1cm x 21cm, on each side of the front, then a cream panel, 8.5cm x 21cm, to the centre. Print an ‘...is for gift’ message onto cream card, 2.5cm x 8.5cm, then glue to

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the bottom. Trace or print the ‘G’ motif onto cream, 6.5cm x 8cm, then decorate as for the ‘B’. Matt onto the front. Glue leaves and flowers in the empty space, filling gaps with small circles of card. Punch four 4cm circles from red card, then score each in quarters. Remove one segment from each, then fold and glue over the corners of the inner box.

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B is for Birthday

1 template onto cream Print or trace the ‘B’

card, 7cm x 8cm. Trace a floral pattern onto the letter using a pencil, then paint with olive, coral and pink watercolours. Add highlights to the centre of each flower using a gold gel pen. Fill in the background of the rectangle using an Umber ProMarker, then use a white gel pen to add dots.

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Add a thick gold outline to the ‘B’ and the border. Stick to a piece of mountboard trimmed to size, then onto cream and red card, leaving a 5mm border around each. Trace or use a punch to create leaf shapes from a few shades of green card and flowers from red, orange and pink. Arrange on the sides of a cream blank, 14cm square, securing with PVA glue. Add small circles punched from all colours of card to fill in the gaps. Glue the ‘B’ panel in the centre. Trim a strip of cream card, 4.5cm x 13.5cm. Score and fold 1cm in on the long edges. Stick at the bottom of the inside front. Print a ‘…is for birthday’ message onto cream. Fold an 8cm length of ribbon in half and tape to the back, then cover with a piece of cream card. Slot the strip inside the pocket. CB

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Crafts Tip

Gently score and fold the underside of leaves and petals with a blunt scalpel for a subtle 3-D effect

“This project is easy to customise with the recipients initials. Print out different fonts, or draw them freehand to create the perfect design” Helen Fitzjohn, Designer

All wrapped up...

� Customising handmade gift boxes for your recipient is an inexpensive way to give even the smallest of presents a big impact. Use a strong cardstock and carefully select the colour and design to ensure it is reused and treasured long after the celebration has ended. � When choosing a patterned paper, opt for repeat patterns such as stripes and small flowers which will be visible on all sides of the finished box. Experiment using templates and origami

folding techniques – and don’t start right away on your good papers! � Make the box a little larger than needed, then fill the space with shredded tissue paper; it looks great and protects the contents. If you don’t have a bone folder, try using a metal ruler and butter knife for the same effect.

Go Shopping

ProMarkers, winsornewton.com/uk

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Letters of love Show how much you care with a romantic note in lush Liberty print

Sta rt wi t h ... b Fabric: Liberty patterned, white b Felt: white, red b Iron on interfacing b Embroidery thread: navy, white, red b Quilting foot b 8mm press fasteners Find the templates on our pattern pages

Fabric Envelopes

1 onto interfacing. Mark the

Trace the envelope template

inside corners, then iron onto the outer fabric. Cut and pin in place on top of the lining. Sew around the edge with a 5mm seam allowance, stopping and turning at the marked inside corners. Leave a 2cm gap on one straight edge.

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Trim any excess fabric. Snip

and cut small triangles from the curved edges. Turn the whole envelope out, then press flat. Fold and press the two side flaps in, then the large curved bottom one, overlapping slightly.

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tiny ladder stitch to neaten. Be careful not to sew through to the back of the envelope. Use pins to keep them in place. Mark where you want the closing to be.

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Use the press fastening tool

top and bottom flap. Cut a small red heart from felt and hand sew to the outside of the envelope to cover the press fastening.

Crafts Tip

Play around with fabric colours and embellishments to create the perfect combination, – we think sequins would look fab!

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Stitching

Felt Notes

1 5.5cm x 8cm, then trim a small

Cut a rectangle from white felt,

heart or key from red. Hand sew in place with small red stitches. Trace the wording onto a piece of Stitchn-Tear or baking parchment, then pin to the front of the white felt.

2 embroidery and a quilting foot, Using free hand machine

“Tailor the love note messages for birthdays too. Use felt balloons or a cake for the appliqué detail” Sophia Palmer, Designer

sew over the traced wording in red. When finished, rip off the paper. Place your note on top of another rectangle of white felt. Sew around the edge with a 5mm seam allowance in navy thread. CB

Go Shopping Liberty fabric, sewbox.co.uk

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These Hello Baby dies from Lawn Fawn are perfect for building spring scenes with! They're available at sprinkletwinkle.co.uk and we've also got a free project for you to make on our website using the designs. Visit crafts-beautiful.com/free-downloads

How lovely is this intricate Frilly Flower Frame die from Tutti Designs? It's incredibly versatile and definitely worth adding to your growing collection! art-of-craft.co.uk

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Step into the bright, blooming season by getting creative with our top 20 spring dies!

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This Meadow Butterfly design is part of a new collection of dies from Sizzix, and it's simply gorgeous! It would look fab as a main motif on a card, or why not take it further and decoupage it onto magazine holders and other stationery items? sizzix.co.uk

Make a detailed floral motif with Joanna Sheen's Pansy Spray die. Simply die-cut from green, cream and purple cardstock and piece it together to create a detailed, multi-coloured flower. joannasheen.com

With flowers bursting into bloom this time of the year, it's easy to see why many think of spring as magical. If you agree, then you'll be positively enchanted by these Woodland Fairies from Xcut. docrafts.com

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Garden enthusiasts will rejoice in getting back to potting, planting and weeding their botanical spaces, so treat them to a card made using the Green Thumb etched dies by Spellbinders. spellbinderspaperarts.com

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We British are used to a bit of a drizzle, but without rain there wouldn't be rainbows, so celebrate by making a card using a Rainbow die from Paper Smooches! onestopcraftshop.com

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This Family Tree die by Sue Wilson embodies the simple delights of spending time outdoors with your loved ones such as feeding the birds, playing on the swings – not to mention mopping up those wet, muddy footprints! creative-expressions.uk.com

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We're enjoying these Creatables dies from Marianne Designs – use the tools, flowers and basket motifs to create a card that evokes pleasant memories amongst the fresh blooms. mariannedesign.nl

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We've seen the light with these amazing Rapunzel dies from Create and Craft’s Disney's Princess Collection! There's plenty to get excited about in this range, though we think these motifs are perfect for spring crafting. createandcraft.tv

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Wreaths are not just great for hanging on your door – they're perfect for crafts, too! When piecing this Spring Wreath display together, opt for fresh greens and pastel shades for a truly eye-catching look. whimsy stamps.com

Go classy this season with a Classic Lily from the Sara Signature Range. Simply diecut all the elements and piece the flower together to create a 3-D effect. crafterscompanion.co.uk

“These dies are perfect for sprin g, though they can easily be cut from different colours and trimmed to suit a ran ge of themes!” Jecelyn Latimer, Editorial Assistant

No budding collection of floral dies is complete without a gorgeous rose! This one from Sweet Dixie will result in a beautiful, bold main motif that's ideal for heaps of papercraft projects. personalimpressions.com

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DIE-CUT A WHOLE COLLECTION OF PERFECT SPRINGTIME PROJECTS WITH THESE TATTERED LACE DESIGNS. CRAFTING.CO.UK

Add charm to your projects with A Little Bit of Bliss, £24.99

Enjoy the sights and sounds of a Bird Song, £9.99

14 Be on-trend with this Anne mandala design, £31.99 These Striped Nasturtiums from the Finishing Touches collection by Sue Wilson are specifically designed to co-ordinate with each other. There are six dies in three sizes, each with one solid shape and a stripey front. creative-expressions.uk.com

15 This Bloomin' Boots die is just too cute – we can imagine jumping in a few puddles with these! There's also a matching stamp set to complete the look. Check out this fab card by Kerri Michaud for some inspiration! tayloredexpressions.com

How about an adorable Bumble Bee? £7.99

This Clematis Trellis design would make a great topper, £18.99

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Bespoke Card Focals TRANSFORM PLAIN WHITE TEXTURE PASTE WITH A FEW SIMPLE STEPS! Texture paste has become a staple for papercrafters who want to add pattern and dimension to cards. You can use the paste straight from the jar, or tint it with colour. Ranger’s texture paste is a clean, opaque white, which makes it great fun to use in combination with stamp pad refillers. A few drops mixed in gives you the chance to create your own bespoke medium. You can also add paint and sprays, though I like re-inkers because they give rich colours that don’t add excess water to the mixture. This is ideal for working with stencils as you don’t want a watery texture paste to seep underneath! Take the customisation a step further – add glitter or embossing powder to the mix before applying it to your paper for a fabulous sparkle. When you’re done applying your medium through the stencil, be sure to clean your template and palette knife thoroughly.

Crafts Tip

Replace the lid of your texture paste right away so it doesn’t dry out in the jar

Start with... Card: white, black, bright pink Paper, sheet music Stamps, PaperArtsy, Eclectica ESN11 Stencils: Crafter’s Workshop, Mini Harlequin; Echo Park, Polka Dot Refill ink, Clearsnap, Sweet Pea, Limon

Ink-pads, Ranger, Jet Black, Clear Embossing Embossing powder, WOW!, Metallic Gold Sparkle Texture paste, Ranger Opaque Matte Palette knife Craft sheet

“Have spare card panels on hand – it’s easy to use up leftover paste on another project, plus your fabulous bespoke colour or sparkle won’t go to waste”

In the know… M  ix texture paste with a few drops of stamp refiller on the craft sheet. A  dd glitter or embossing powder and blend using a palette knife. T ape the stencil to your cardstock and use the palette knife to apply the mixture. S crape off excess and lift the stencil immediately.

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“Let your piece air dry, it usually takes about 20-30 minutes. While you can speed up the dry time with a heat tool, this can cause the texture paste to get puffy!”

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My Heart

1 texture paste and mix. Add Apply pink refiller ink to

gold powder, then apply over the dots stencil onto white card using the step shots as a guide. Lift off the template and leave it to dry. Trim the stenciled piece to 13.5cm square, then mount onto white, black, then pink card. Cover the front of a blank, 15.5cm square, with black card. Glue the stencilled piece in the centre. Stamp a black double heart image onto white card. Trim to 8cm x 11.5cm, then mount to black. Stamp two hearts onto sheet music paper, then cut them out. Glue the large music heart over its corresponding white one on the panel. Adhere the smaller heart to the front using foam pads. Make a 'My Heart' tag from white and black card, then fix it between the hearts. Glue a pink ribbon bow over the join. Secure the whole panel to the blank using foam pads.

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A Loving Heart

1 refiller. Add glitter, then apply

Colour texture paste with green

through the Harlequin stencil onto white card. Lift off the template. Once dry, mount the top and bottom edges onto black, then white card. Cover a card blank, 12.5cm x 17.5cm, with pink card. Glue the stencilled piece to the front, trimming off any excess from the sides. Stamp script text repeatedly onto white card using embossing ink. Sprinkle with gold embossing glitter, tap off the excess and heat set. Mount the top edges with black, then glue to the front. Use black ink to stamp 'A Loving Heart' quote onto white. Trim to 3cm x 12.5cm, then mount onto black and pink card. Glue to the front, then add a ribbon bow. CB

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Fun and colourful makes with… Our heart’s all a flutter with Corinne Bradd’s how-to for romantics The Duck® Colours adhesive tapes are a must-have for your craft stash. Their durability and versatility means you can use them for a myriad of creations. Use the tapes for some romantic Valentine’s Day projects — designer Corinne Bradd has more than a few ideas!

“The bright pinks and reds of the tape are perfect for hearts and flowers” Corinne Bradd , Designer

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b Duck Tape: Colours, red, pinks, green, lilac; metallic, gold; hessian; glitter, red, gold b Paper b Card b Cotton fabric, scrap b Embroidery thread b Permanent marker b Toy stuffing b Florist wire b Wooden skewer

Find Duck Tape videos on the crafts channel at youtube.com/ craftschannel

Padded Heart

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Stick pale pink Duck Tape to scraps of white cotton fabric, overlapping the edges slightly. Cut two large heart shapes, place fabric sides together, then use pink embroidery thread to sew them together with neat running stitch, leaving a small gap in one side. Fill the heart with toy stuffing, then stitch closed.

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Fold a 20cm length of bright pink tape almost in half, leaving a narrow sticky edge.

Cut a fringe in the folded edge, then roll into a flower, sticky edge facing out. Trim small green leaves and place them top-left of the heart. Fix the fringed flower on top, than add a small red disc of tape to the centre.

3 layering them onto slightly larger rectangles Cut pieces of white tape, 2cm x 2.5cm,

of bright pink. Use a permanent marker to write on each panel and fix across the lower right of the heart.

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Crafts Beautiful Promotion

Basket

1 roll with overlapping pieces of red Duck

Cover the inside of an empty Duck Tape

Tape, allowing the ends to fold over the edges. Cover an 8cm card circle with red tape, trimming to leave a 1cm border all round. Clip the border into a fringe and use this to fix the disc to one end of the tube.

2 different colour tape, covering the Cover the outside with strips of

ends of the fringe. Fold the long edges of red tape, 25cm, to the middle to make a strap. Fix the ends of the strap inside the basket with pieces of tape. Cut hearts from glitter tape and use to decorate.

Rose

1 almost in half lengthways, leaving a Fold a length of gold glitter tape

sticky edge. Clip a fringe into the folded edge. Wrap the fringe around the top of a wooden skewer to create stamens. Repeat with bronze tape.

Take it further

2 x 3cm, fold one long edge into a

Cut pieces of yellow tape, 2.5cm

triangle, leaving a sticky strip at the base. Wrap eight of them around the base of the stamens, encasing them. Cut sections of red tape, 3.5cm x 5cm, fold into triangles as before, then wrap around the yellow.

3 sticky side up, then place florist wire

Create a wreath from lots of different Duck Tape hearts arranged in a ring. Use hessian tape and florist wire to create a rippling bow at the top

Cut pieces of red tape, 10cm, lay

along half the length. Fold 4.5cm of tape over the wire but leave a sticky tab on one short edge. Cut a petal shape from the tape, leaving the sticky tab intact. Wrap it around the base of the flower centre to attach the petal and bend the wire to shape. Add more petals this way.

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Make four green leaf shapes the same way as the petals, omitting the wire. Fix these around the base of the rose before wrapping the skewer with narrow strips of tape. Make wired leaves as for the petals and fix around the stem at intervals. CB

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Got a question for our crafty team? Send it in to [email protected]

Ask the experts Our professional crafters are on hand to solve this month’s creative dilemmas

Meet our Panel...

SARA DAVIES

Sara founded Crafter’s Companion in 2005 and now enjoys presenting new products on Hochanda and HSN. crafterscompanion.co.uk

CAMILLA WESTERGAARD

As Content and Features Editor at Folksy, Camilla advises on how to turn your crafts into cash. folksy.com

“I’m looking to put together a bundle of products for my niece who’s just started sewing, what would you suggest I buy for her?” SAMANTHA CLARIDGE

The Sew Crafty owner is a huge fan of taking pretty pictures for her website and Instagram. sewcraftyonline.co.uk

SAMANTHA SAYS… I would say that felt is a great fabric to start with as the edges don’t fray and it comes in loads of great colours. Fat quarter bundles are also a good investment as you get a few different prints that co-ordinate with

each other to make fun, small projects to get started with. Then a few bits and bobs like ribbons, trimmings, sequins and pretty buttons that she can use as embellishments – they always go down really well.

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Learn & Create

“I love colouring in toppers for my cards, though I want to add more detail. Can you recommend a set of pens for me please?” SARA SAYS... If you want to

take your colouring to the next level, the Spectrum Illustrator pens are a great choice. Each one has a super-fine nib for precise line work and a flexible brush nib for smooth filling of larger areas. While Spectrum Noir markers are perfect for beginners, Illustrator pens are the next step for intermediate and advanced colourists and artists, thanks to their versatility. The tip is thinner and firmer than the original marker, and the colour chart is shared except with an additional 48 new colours, which have been added to balance the range.

“I always forget what I’ve bought and what projects I’ve got to finish – how can I keep track of them and my products?” SAMANTHA SAYS... Thanks to my mum,

I have always kept a journal of all my fabric purchases and projects. With this in mind, I designed one that we now sell online store called the Sew Crafty Sewing Journal. It has sections for recording details of your projects, notes and ideas, where I note down any purchases with the plans I have for them. You can pick up your own for £12.95.

“I want to start selling handmade baby outfits online, what are the dos and don’ts for making clothes for young children?” CAMILLA SAYS... If you create any products for young children, you must make sure they are safe. It is your responsibility as the manufacturer to meet the legal requirements and it’s a criminal offence to supply unsafe products, even if you’re just making things at home and selling them in your spare time. There are strict laws about flammability for children’s nightwear, and you also need to be aware of the potential dangers of cords, drawstrings, magnets and buttons. Read more here gov.uk/guidance/productsafety-for-manufacturers and see that you are covered by product liability insurance too.

“I always end up misplacing my stamps – is there a good way of storing them so they don’t stray?” SARA SAYS... No one particular way is better than another – it’s

Where can I find it? We Are Knitters is a modern, fashion-forward knitting and DIY brand offering a wide variety of materials and patterns to people of all skill levels. Everyone can learn to knit or crochet their very own sweater, blanket, hat, or more! With a rapidly growing and highly engaged online community, a WAK kit is more than just your next favourite garment – it’s an experience from the moment the box arrives on your doorstep. weareknitters. co.uk

about finding what’s right for you and the space you have to hand! Many crafters devise their own filing system for easy reference by using clear plastic wallets or folders for housing their stamps, which is great for seeing exactly what you have at a glance. Acrylic stamps stick straight to acetate, while grey unmounted stamps can be pre-cut and sprayed with re-positionable adhesive and stuck to an acrylic panel. Organise them in a way that you’ll know works for you, whether that’s alphabetically, by brand or by type of stamp such as character, sentiment, background etc.

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We caught up with the artists taking the humble piece of paper and turning it into marvellous works of art

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ulene Harrison designs delicate papercuts and keeps her studio as neat as her work. She began papercutting entirely by accident, but now big companies all over the world use her beautifully intricate pieces to promote products and events. We find out how she got started... “I got into paper cutting truly by accident – I made my first design as an inexpensive gift that would be light to post overseas, then two more followed as wedding presents. I started a blog and soon I began getting commissions, initially from friends, then big companies like Nutella and Waitrose asked for custom designs. I joined an illustration agency and haven’t looked back.

“I prefer cutting to designing, when it finally comes to that stage I can relax. All the ‘hard’ work of client consultation, designing and planning is done. I can put some low-brow TV on in the background and just focus. It’s quite meditative. I moved into a studio space about six months ago, it’s huge and has a lot of light… far too much sometimes and I have to wear sunglasses! I’m a tidy person, which is probably why I like papercutting – it’s clean with very little mess, so my space is quite empty. I don’t have much on the walls. Tidy studio = tidy mind. “My style is detail orientated and often tells a visual story or journey. Quite a lot of my work is romantic in nature, especially the first anniversary pieces – lots of hearts, flowers and birds. It’s funny because that’s not my style in person. I love getting commissions that challenge me to create something different! I know a lot of people draw straight onto the paper they are going to cut, but I design using Photoshop. Mostly I’ll work on one piece at a time only, unless a more urgent job comes in. “The paper I use hasn’t changed since the very first papercut I made back in 2009. It’s Espon Premium Presentation paper in Matt. My scalpel is Swann Morton, number 3 handle, 10a blades – I think this

brand is popular with lots of paper artists. I find it light in the hand and a plaster around the end gives you something soft to hold onto.” Check out Julene’s work at madebyjulene.com and see her blog, crafts-beautiful.com/blog

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oppy Chancellor is a London based illustrator and papercut artist. She shares her top tips with us.

Use a sharp blade

A blunt blade is very likely to tear your paper; sharp ones allow for cleaner cuts. Make sure you change your blade every 2–3 hours. You can safely remove your blade with pliers, or most craft knives simply swivel open to release.

Cut back to front

This means you’ll be cutting the back of the work and when you’re finished you can flip it over, leaving a clean finish with no guidelines or pencil marks visible from your initial design.

Always cut towards yourself

You’ll have more control by cutting this way. Remember to keep turning the paper round as you cut using your other hand to keep the paper flat and in place so it doesn’t wrinkle while you’re cutting.

Cut the details first

By cutting the smallest sections first you’re less likely to tear the intricate parts. Work up to the larger sections and outline so that the strength of the paper can support your design. If some parts seem too intricate for you, just leave them out!

Let your lines overlap

When two lines that you’re cutting meet, make sure they do fully, otherwise you’re left with a section of paper, which creates a bit of fluff when torn out of the design. You can prevent this by slightly overcutting the line. This gives your work a clean, professional finish.

chances are the paper won’t cut right through and it may tear. To see more of Poppy’s work visit poppyspaercuts.com Download and print this decorative hand template taken from Poppy’s book, Cut It Out (£14.99, Virgin Books) penguinrandomhouse.co.uk

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Press nice and hard!

Work slowly and press hard. The harder you press the cleaner your cut will be (this also helps if you have a sharp blade). If you try to rush your papercutting,

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Tools of the trade EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR OWN PAPER ART

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Self-healing cutting mat

aul Jackson started making art from paper as an act of defiance and loves to push the boundaries.

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Have you always been creative? In my early teens I knew I wanted to go to art school, but origami, which I’ve done since the age of about twelve, was never more than a hobby. I used to paint a lot, though it was never something I did well or connected with. I thought it was what artists did and that’s what we all did in school art classes! Do you need any special training to become a paper artist? I went to art school aged eighteen. Origami continued to be a hobby until one day, some years later, when I was doing an MA in Fine Art my professor heard about my hobby and asked to see what I was doing. I brought in my animals and flowers, and he knocked them to the floor, saying they weren’t art! I kind of understood him, but folding paper seemed like a genuinely challenging thing to do, when the other students were trying to be challenging, so of course, from that moment I was a paper artist! It was something to push against. Whether what I did was good or not, I can’t say, but I was different enough to stand out. I’m sure my immersion in a Fine Art education helped me in many ways as a paper artist. What do you love most about paper art and why? I love that it can be done pretty much anywhere, at any time, with just the minimum of inexpensive equipment (or none at all). To make beautiful

things from something as inert as a sheet of paper is, for me, an act of alchemy. Paper I think is the most versatile of all materials. The range of techniques and expression from geometric pop-ups to textured handmade paper is astonishing. There’s something for everyone! Do you have a favourite technique or type of paper to work with? I’m always looking for new techniques to explore, or looking for new contexts in which to do something familiar. For example: it’s easy to make a fold down the middle of a sheet, but what can it be made to do in 3-D, in relief, in combination with other folds and more? A lot of new paper art, craft and design is very complex and for my taste, too decorative. So for a few years I’ve been trying to strip everything away to make pieces as simple as possible. It’s a tough ask, but I feel I’m getting there! Check out Paul’s book Cut And Fold Paper Textures, £16.99, Laurence King.

Carbon and tracing papers Pencils Metal ruler

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Sta rt wi t h ... b Yarn, DK, Stylecraft Special, White, Citron, Jaffa, Fuschia, Candy Floss, Turquoise b Knitting needles, 4.5cm b Toy filling b Safety eyes b Tapestry needle See our shopping list opposite

Abbreviations

k knit k2tog knit two together kfb knit in front and back meas measure p purl p2tog purl two together rem remaining st(s) stitches st st stocking stitch tog together WS wrong side Size: Height: 17cm

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Panda pals Knit up a couple of adorable panda friends for your little ones to love

Panda BODY

Using 4.5mm needles and White (Citron), leaving a long tail cast on ten sts Row 1 and every oddnumbered row (WS): p Row 2: (kfb) in each st to end. 20 sts Row 4: (k1, kfb) to end. 30 sts Row 6: (k2, kfb) to end. 40 sts Row 8: (k3, kfb) to end. 50 sts Rows 9-21: starting with a p row work in st st Change to Turquoise (Jaffa) Rows 22-25: starting with a k row work in st st Row 26: (k3, k2tog) to end. 40 sts Row 27 and every oddnumbered row: p Row 28: (k2, k2tog) to end. 30 sts Row 30: (k1, k2tog) to end. 20 sts Row 31: (p2tog) to end. Ten sts Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread tail onto tapestry needle and thread through rem sts, fasten off

HEAD

Using 4.5mm needles and White (Citron), leaving a long tail cast on nine sts Rows 1-8: work as for Rows 1-8 of Body. 45 sts Rows 9-17: starting with a p row work in st st Row 18: k14, (k2tog, k1) five times, k2tog, k14. 39 sts Rows 19-23: starting with a p row work in st st Row 24: (k1, k2tog) to end. 26 sts through rem sts, fasten off Row 25: (p2tog) to end. 13 sts Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread tail onto tapestry needle and thread through rem sts, fasten off

LEG

Make two for each panda Using 4.5mm needles and Turquoise (Jaffa), leaving a long tail cast on ten sts Rows 1-2: work as for Rows 1-2 of Arm. 20 sts Row 3: p Row 4: (k1, kfb) to end. 30 sts Rows 5-7: starting with a p row work in st st

Row 8: k8, (k2tog) seven times, k to end. 23 sts Row 9: p Row 10: k8, k2tog, k3tog, k2tog, k to end. 19 sts Rows 11-15: starting with a p row work in st st Row 16: k1, (k2tog, k1) to end. 13 sts Row 17: p Row 18: (k2tog) to last st, k1. Seven sts Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread tail onto tapestry needle and thread through rem sts, fasten off

ARM

Make two for each panda Using 4.5mm needles and Candy Floss (Fiesta), leaving a long tail cast on eight sts Row 1 (WS): p Row 2: (kfb) in each st to end. 16 sts Rows 3-12: starting with a p row work in st st Row 13: (p2tog) to end. Eight sts Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread tail onto tapestry needle and thread

EYE

Make two for each panda Using 4.5mm needles and Turquoise (Jaffa) cast on 20 sts Row 1: p Row 2: (k2tog) to end. Ten sts Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread tail onto tapestry needle and thread through rem sts, fasten off

NOSE

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Knitting a circle. Insert safety eyes then sew cast-on edge of Make two for each panda Eyes and Nose to face. Using Turquoise (Jaffa) embroider a Using 4.5mm needles and Turquoise (Jaffa) cast on 20 sts straight line under Nose with Rows 1-3: starting with a p row back st. Fold each Ear in half widthways and sew seam. Sew work in st st cast-on edge of Ear to Head. Row 4: (k2, k2tog) to end. Attach a pom pom to each 15 sts end of Scarf (see panel). CB Row 5: p Row 6: (k2tog) to last st, k1. Eight sts Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread tail onto tapestry needle and thread through Yarn, deramores.com rem sts, fasten off

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Make mini pom poms 4 To make the pom poms for your panda’s scarf, wind yarn around three fingers 50 times. 4 Tie around the centre with strong cotton thread, then pass the end of the cotton onto a needle and sew through the centre of the hank a few times. 4 Cut the loops and trim into shape

SCARF

Using 4.5mm needles and Fiesta (Candy Floss) cast on six sts K until work meas 36cm Cast off

To make up

Using fastened off tail sew Body seam halfway. Using cast-on tail work a gathering thread along cast on edge and draw up tightly. Stuff Body and sew gap closed. Rep for Head, Arms and Legs. Attach Arms and Legs to sides of Body. With fastened off tails sew Eyes and Nose into

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Heart warmers

Coil bias strips into lovely Liberty treats your friends are sure to adore

Crafts Tip As an alternative to heart shapes, create circles which you can then use as stylish coasters

“It may help to work on a piece of foam as you wind and form the centre of a heart; it can be pinned through to the foam as the glue dries” Amanda Walker, Designer

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Sta rt wi t h ... b Liberty fabric: Wiltshire, Scotty's Tiger b Co-ordinating thread b Piping cord b Buttons, assorted b Felt pom pom b Rouleau tool b Adhesive See our shopping list below

Heart-Shaped Hanging

1 strips from Liberty fabrics. Prepare 3cm wide bias

For a small heart, make the strip 50cm long. To make a medium shape, cut one 50cm strip in Wiltshire, one 70cm from Scotty's Tiger, and for a large shape, two 50cm berry strips, one 70cm in the animal print. Cut a strip of piping cord, 1m long. Find the centre and wrap the bias strip around it, wrong side uppermost. Sew the end to the centre,

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reinforcing with a few extra stitches, then trim any excess fabric. Using a piping or zipper foot, stitch the bias strip around and close to the cord. Take the end of the cord and pull the bias along it. You may need to use a pin to coax it along until all the material has been turned to the right side. Cut away any exposed cord and discard it. Bend the end of the cord into a bow shape, then stick the inside of the loops together. Circle around the shape with the free end, then hand stitch the coils. As you approach the centre of the bow, pinch the cord and sew the pinched part. At the lower end, pinch and stitch again to create the heart. Circle around the heart until you approach the top indent or the base. Cut the cord to fit neatly into either area. Peel back the bias to reveal the piping cord, remove 1cm and pull the bias over the end. Neaten and sew in place. Repeat the process for medium and large hearts. For these shapes, stitch the individual bias strips together first to form one long one.

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When you have completed the shapes, stitch a heart button to the centre of each. Fold another bias strip in half lengthways, wrong side uppermost. Stitch close to the fold along the length and turn out using a Rouleau tool. Snip a piece from one end and put aside. Sew one end of the long strip to the back of the large heart, then stitch to attach to the medium and small shapes. Make a loop above the small heart and secure the end in the indent at the top. Using the short scrap of Rouleau, fasten a bow around the base of the hanging loop to finish.

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Keyring & Tag

1 small fabric heart, then

For a keyring, prepare a

attach one mother-of-pearl heart button and one small pink. Stitch a Rouleau loop

to the indent and thread a felt pom pom onto the loop. Attach a carabiner to the top. To make a gift tag, create a length of Rouleau. Wind the shape in place on double-sided tape, then stick to a tag with the top edges cut off. Stick a small pink button to the centre. Fasten a bow to the top of the heart and loop a length of Rouleau through the top of the tag to finish. CB

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Go Shopping Liberty Wiltshire, sewbox.co.uk

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Painted frames

Peel-off outlines and glass paints transform old frames into stained glass masterpieces

“For best results and to help prevent the paint running, leave one area to dry for a few minutes before painting the section next to it” Jill Alblas, Designer

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Mixed Media

Sta rt wi t h ... b Card: white, orange, yellow b Peel-off stickers: Craft Creations, Tulips, Lilies, Lines b Glass paints Marabu: Reseda, Mid Green, Red, Orange, Yellow, Turquoise, Clear b Clip frames b Paintbrush, fine b Acetate

Crafts Tip

Use kitchen paper when pressing the outlines down, as this will prevent marks from your fingers being transferred to the glass

See our shopping list below

Lily Frame

1 13cm x 18cm. Wash the Dismantle a clip frame,

glass in warm, soapy water to remove any grease or dirt, then dry thoroughly. Take the backing paper and draw a rectangle, 7cm x 10cm, centrally on the white side using a pencil. Position peel-off lines around the edges of the glass. Press down firmly, then use a sharp knife to cut the corners neatly. Place the glass on the pencilled backing paper, then add peel-off

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lines around the edge of the rectangle to form an inside border. Press down firmly and cut the corners neatly.

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choice between the inside and outside borders. Press down firmly, then use a knife or small, sharp scissors to trim them neatly against the borders. Pour clear glass paint in a small container, then add a few spots of turquoise. Mix gently and test the colour on a scrap of glass or acetate. Use the paint quite generously so it flows right up to the outlines and paint in the background to resemble a clear sky. Paint the leaves, then flowers in a variety of yellow, orange and red shades. Leave to dry in a warm, dust-free place for at least 24 hours before re-assembling the frame.

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Tulip Frame Follow the same steps as for the Lily Frame, however this frame measures 10cm x 15cm, and the inside border is 4.5cm x 7.5cm. Tulip peel-offs are also used instead of lily ones, and a palette of orange, red and green has been used to create a sunset look.

Greeting Card

1 acetate, then paint as before Fix a tulip peel-of on

and leave to dry. Trim white a little larger than the acetate and round off the corners. Secure the panel to the card. Punch a hole through the top of the card and tie with ribbon. Thread a safety pin through the bow. Cover a blank, 8.5cm x 11.5cm, with yellow card. Round the corners of orange card, 8.5cm x 10.5cm, fix a greeting across the bottom, then attach to the blank. Secure the painting to the front with foam pads. CB

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Peel-off lines and outlines, craftcreations.com

Marabu glass paints,

westdesignproducts.co.uk

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, Ring a ring o roses Celebrate spring with a cheerful floral wreath by Ellen Kharade

Crafts Tip

Sta rt wi t h ...

Use left over flowers to make card toppers or on cocktail sticks for cake decs

b Soft polymer clay, assorted colours b Cutters: flower, butterfly, leaves b Ring, polystyrene b Ribbon, yellow b Paper, decorative b Card, cream b Glue gun See our shopping list below

Flower Wreath

1 on a work surface. Knead Lay a tile or glass board

a selection of coloured clay until it is soft, then roll into a 2mm thick sheet. Dust a flower cutter with talcum powder to prevent the clay from sticking, then punch the shape. Concave tin foil and place the shape inside to curl the edges, then pinch the petal ends in different directions. Roll a small ball of clay to add to the flower centre. Repeat these steps to make 84 blooms and several butterflies, alternating the

colour, size and style, then place each one in a foil cup. To add detail, score each petal with the back of a blade. Flatten some flower

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centres, then dot with a needle tool. Cut a collection of different sized leaves from green clay, shape and place on scrunched up foil supports. To make a rose, create a small sausage from clay, then press flat. Hold one end between your thumb and finger and roll up to form a coil. Flatten a ball of clay to create a petal, then thin out one edge. Wrap the petal around the coil, covering the seam. Repeat until you have created four petals, position in place and

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shape. Cut the base of the rose flat and make another five using the same method. Bake all of the flowers and leaves with the foil supports to the manufacturers instructions. Make two vertical holes in a polystyrene ring, 1cm apart. Thread fishing line through them and tie, then glue a length of ribbon under the knot. Staring with the largest shapes, stick each flower to the wreath using hot glue, then fill in the gaps with small florals, leaves and butterflies.

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Mixed Media Floral Card

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Make seven flowers in different colours as above and bake. Cut card, 14.5cm x 29cm, then fold in half. Cut patterned paper, 13cm x 13.5cm, then stick to the card front. Trim pink decorative paper, 10.5cm x 11cm, then fix to a piece of card. Using a glue gun, stick the flowers to the paper covered card, then attach to the front of the greeting using foam pads. CB

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“A flower wreath makes an eye-catching decoration that can be enjoyed all year round.” Ellen Kharade, Designer

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Fimo soft polymer clay, craftcellar.co.uk

Dremel glue gun and glue sticks, dremeleurope.com Silicone chrysanthemum mould, lakeland.co.uk

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2tsp agave or maple syrup 120ml almond milk ½ vanilla pod, scraped 1 tbsp almond butter a small handful of raspberries plus extra TO SERVE

6 tbsp rolled oats

1 To make Chia jam, combine the fruit with maple syrup, to taste, and gently simmer for 10 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and the chia seeds and lemon juice, stir well and continue to cook for 10 minutes until thickened. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours. 2 To make the overnight oats, mix together the syrup and almond milk then combine the vanilla seeds and almond butter. Roughly mash in the raspberries and tip over the oats, stir well, cover and leave to soak overnight (or at least for 2 hrs). 3 In the morning, layer the oats and some of the jam into a jar or swirl in a bowl and top with extra raspberries.

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Sta rt wi t h ... b Cardstock b Fabric: printed, coloured, calico b Wadding b Buttons, heart shaped b Ribbon, red b Lace, metallic

Brighten someone's day with a sweet stitchy sentiment by Carolyn Letten

Find the templates on our pattern pages

Crafts Tip Iron every stage to achieve a clean professional finish

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As marked on the template, four lines from the inner corners, as the dashed lines Fabric Envelope indicate on the template. red ribbon in-between the Using the envelope shape, cut two pieces of fabric, with the Machine stitch over the raw end sticking out. Snip into one each from heart print, lines twice, using the same the curves and turn out. Hand top and bottom threads as red fabric and wadding. Pin stitch the gap closed. the wadding and red material before, then wipe away the together, then lay the heart panel, marks. With the printed side Topstitch the inside edge, wrong side up on top of the red facing, sew the end of a 20cm using red thread on top, piece and pin. Machine stitch ribbon length, 7cm up from white underneath. With the with a 5mm seam allowance, the bottom scallop, as marked printed side facing, use a leaving a gap for turning. on the template. water soluble pen to mark

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1each from blue fabric, backing Use the template to cut one

fabric and wadding. Cut a sun from yellow, then pin to the bottom middle edge of the blue panel. Place lace underneath the curved edge of the sun. Using yellow thread, sew semi-circles across the sun and a wavy line to secure the lace. Trace the words onto tissue paper, pin in place, stitch in dark thread then tear the tissue away. Pin the front to the backing, right sides together, with wadding underneath. Sew together, leaving a gap for turning. Trim the excess across the corners, turn out, then hand stitch the gap closed. Machine quilt rays using yellow thread. Stamp the word love on calico or use pre-printed fabric, cut and glue in place. Sew a heart button in place of the letter O as shown.

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1 glue to blue fabric. Allow to dry 3 place. Cut a quadrant shape Cut card, 8cm x 10.5cm, then

then machine stitch a border with a straight stitch, then scallop edge. Create a thin card panel, 5cm x 7cm, then cover with red fabric. Once dry, sew a yellow border. Leaving a white border, cut love from fabric and glue on the red section. Sew the word in black.

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from yellow fabric and secure, trapping lace under the edge. Stitch rays and use the tissue method to stitch the words in teal thread, as shown. Stick the red section at an angle with foam pads and sew a length of ribbon in place. CB

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Flat stamped silver butterfly filigree, 2cm x 2.7cm, 30p each, spellboundbead.co.uk

Gold plated brass bee/ wasp charm, £3.29 beadsdirect.co.uk

“Insects are totally on trend right now, I love bumblebee pendants!”

We’ve got a tutorial for how to build your very own bee hotel on our website! The native bee population in the UK has decreased significantly in recent years, partly because of a loss of habitat, so by building one you’ll be creating a safe place for them to hibernate and lay eggs. Head to our blog at crafts-beautiful.com/blog

A bit of a buzz

with their delicate limbs and iridescent wings, insects are this season’s hot jewellery trend! Scuttle bugs

Carolyn Kirkpatrick, Deputy Editor

Metal dangle spider web, 48p each, jillybeads.co.uk

Love Bug Jewellery maker Glenda Lopez has designed some gorgeous insect-inspired pieces for boticca.com. The Silver Beetle Bracelet £215.00 and Beetle Necklace, £120 are two of our favourites!

Glass red ladybird beads, £1.50 for 20, beadsandbows.co.uk

Swarovski crystal scarab bead, 1.2cm green, £1.49 each, beadsdirect.co.uk

SHOP OF THE MONTH: METAL CLAY Metal Clay Ltd is an official UK distributor of Art Clay and one of the UK’s largest retailers of metal clay and accessories. You’ll find everything you need for metal clay and jewellery making, whether you’re a complete beginner or a professional user. Follow them on Twitter @metalclayltd or head to metalclayltd on Facebook

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Sta rt wi t h ... b Precious metal clay b Fimo polymer clay, raspberry, red, white, cognac, glitter white b Loose trace chain, 26” b Jump rings, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm b Toggle ring b Caribiner clasp, 13mm b Eye pins b Keyring b Belcher chain, 7” b Lobster clasp, 11mm b Mini floral butterfly stamp b Round embossing tool b Fine glitter Find templates on our pattern pages

Necklace

1 to cut a knife and fork

Use the cutlery template

to make a stencil. Roll out a thin piece of metal clay on a cutting mat, dust a small floral butterfly stamp lightly with talcum powder, then stamp into the clay. Lay the stencil on the clay and carefully cut a knife shape. Add a hole for hanging, then create a serrated edge on the knife. Make the fork the same way. Dust a teaspoon with talcum powder and carefully rest the fork on top to shape it. Let the clay dry out overnight, then fire the cutlery on a soldering block using a blowtorch. Rub the pieces with a wire brush and polish to a high shine with a metal burnisher. Roll out one red, one white and two cognac polymer clay discs, ensuring they’re the same size. Layer them on top of one another to create a jam and cream Victoria sandwich. Use a metal brush to recreate the texture of sponge and dust with glitter. Carefully cut the cake in six pieces, adding an eye pin to each slice. Roll a piece of cognac clay into a flattish ball to form a doughnut. Roll out a blended piece of raspberry and white

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Create a spoon from stamped metal clay as 1 before, adding a hole for

hanging. Dust a teaspoon with talcum powder and carefully rest it on top to shape it. Once dry, fire on a soldering block, then brush and polish. Roll a piece of glitter white clay into two rough squares, using a knife to shape them into cubes. Add an eye pin to each and bake according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Make a doughnut as for the necklace and attach a leftover piece of cake. Thread them all onto 7mm jump rings and fix to the keyring. CB

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9 1 Summer Petal Hair Piece Kit with Swarovski Crystal Bicones, Jewellery Wire and Hair Band. Beads Direct July 2017 Calendar Kit. £34.99, beadsdirect.co.uk 2 Lapdog Tray, For prices please see our website, lapdogtray.co.uk 3 Vintaj Patina Kits, £8.95, metalclay.co.uk 4 Miyuki Seed Beads – Duracoat Galvanised Hot Pink. Prices start at £2.77 for size 6/0, noseksjustgems.com 5 Semiprecious Hematite Nuggets, Dumortierite Lapis Lazuli Rondelles Chunky Necklace, £30.00,  lisuweddingandhandmadejewellery.co.uk 6 Wooden Round Chinese character Jewellery craft beads, £2.50/100 Beads, beadsandbows.co.uk 7 Czech Glass Beads, Antique English Cut Beads, 10mm in size, £2.99 per strand, alchemyandice.com 8 Beadalon Artistic Wire Findings Forms S Hook Clasp Jig, £3.60 inc vat, cooksongold.com 9 French Beading – all supplies to make this at thecrystalphoenix.com, prices start at 99p.

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“I’m lucky enough to call jewellery making my job!” LOUISE MACLEOD

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e chat to Louise MacLeod, director of the stunning jewellery design website, Bead House. She talks us through her passion for jewellery making, how it all started and what inspires her to carry on doing the job she adores. I was hooked making friendship bracelets when I was a teen, I made them for all my friends at school. I recently got my basket out of the loft at my parents house to show my little girl and it’s wonderful that I’m now lucky enough to call it my job! I started designing jewellery properly 15 years ago when I supplied my creations to shops, and I haven’t looked back since. I’ve grown up with beading throughout my life, as it’s our family business. I remember once, as a child, mixing all the stock of cabochon together thinking they looked lovely, but Dad thought otherwise! Over the years, I worked in the company as a summer job, then came back to it a few years after university. I was taught the basics of jewellery making by a lovely customer, then started making handmade pieces to sell. I kept asking our purchasers to source different materials for me, and from there I moved into the beads and findings side of the business.

can be used to recreate these. Pinterest has become a fantastic tool for jewellery makers, but sometimes the beads or findings just lend themselves to a certain design.

Everyday is different at the Bead House and that’s what I love most about it. I usually set the day off to a lovely start by having breakfast with my dad at a local bakery, then work days are either sourcing and marketing products or planning for the business. The best part of my job is being able to discover and buy beautiful products, and also seeing what our customers make with our products. If I really had to pick one, my least favourite job would be the boring admin tasks. I’m a very good starter, but not very good at finishing jobs that I get bored of! I just love creating wearable designs, usually in sterling silver, gemstones or pearls. There’s no better feeling than seeing my friends still wearing the pieces I made them years ago. Although I love creating timeless pieces, I also like following the latest trends to see which of our products

If you’re looking to take up jewellery making as a hobby or even a business, my main advice would be to find your style. It’s a really accessible craft as it doesn’t take long to learn the basics, but it’s so satisfying to create your own designs that you love and can give to friends. The best tools to use are also the most basic ones. I’d be lost without a good pair of round and flat nose pliers and good flush cutters, they may be boring but there’s so much you can do with them!

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Pretty in pink

Create this eclectic set by upcycling buttons and hair bands

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Sta rt wi t h ... b Buttons: flower, acrylic, 64mm, pink x 1; 38mm, pink x 3, cream x 1 b Dyed howlite: round, 10mm, purple x 14; pink x 18 b Seed beads, light pink b Chips, rose quartz x 1 string b Beads: light pink and lilac, assorted, 8mm to 12mm x 40; fluted, silver-plated, 8mm x 4; Foxgloves, acrylic, lilac x 4; Shell: flower, 40mm, dyed pink x 2; teardrop, flat, 12mm x 9mm, cream x 5 b Hair elastics b Cord: braided, light pink; suedette, lilac; cotton, bright pink b Head pins, 25mm, silver-plated b Clasps, toggle, silver-plated b Jump rings, 12.5mm, silver-plated b Nylon monofilament b Pliers, round-nosed b Wire cutters b Sewing needle b Thread, cream See our shopping list opposite

Necklace

1 a light pink hair band in Open a jump ring, fold

half and slip the two sides onto the ring, closing it and holding the loop together between your fingers. Pass another light pink hair band through the folded one. Repeat until you have attached the following 12 hair bands together: two light pink, two dark pink, two lilac, two light pink, two dark pink and two lilac. Tie a small length of ribbon through the last lilac band temporarily so that they don’t unravel. Tie 25cm of bright pink cord together to form a circle, then secure it through the last lilac band. Create eight beaded rings, between 8cm and 10cm in diameter, by threading a mix of seed beads and larger pink and purple beads onto

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monofilament and securing with a double knot. Make macramé circles with thin pink cord and beads. For the light pink shell flower rings, secure seven beads on head pins to a jump ring. Attach to the centre of the flower, then fasten to a beaded ring.

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Link the circles together

the same way as the hair bands, starting with the top row and attaching it to the pink cord circle. At one end, include a ring of purple cord with a cream flower button attached. Add a 64mm pink

flower button threaded onto thick pink cord in the middle. At the opposite end, secure a pink shell flower ring. Make up a cluster of four foxglove beads using head pins and silver 8mm beads for the centres. Attach these to the top row near the large button.

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“The chains have been made from hair elastics, linked together to form bright and comfortable to wear pieces” Claire Nigeon, Designer

4 attach a beaded circle For the bottom row,

to the first bright pink cord circle, then add a light pink macramé circle with a 38mm pink flower button attached. Continue with circles made of cord, beads, macramé and hair bands. In the middle, attach a pink shell flower with bead drops in the centre, so that it rests beneath the large pink button on the top row. On a circle a bit further on, wire a flower of shell teardrops and add a 10mm pink bead in the middle. Add another 38mm pink flower button towards the end so that it rests underneath the pink shell flower on the top row. Join the two rows with another bright pink cord circle, then make up the other side of the necklace with hair bands and add a toggle clasp to complete.

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This design is made up of nine circles of cord, beads or hair bands (adjust the amounts accordingly to fit). Attach a lilac hair elastic onto a jump ring as for the necklace, followed by a purple cord circle, and a beaded ring. Add a bright pink cord circle, beaded circle, purple cord circle, beaded circle with a 38mm pink flower button, lilac hair band and a pink cord circle. Add a toggle clasp. CB

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Cards & Paper

Jill Alblas spruces up wooden storage boxes for a New Year craft room revamp Sta rt wi t h ... b Card, white b Patterned papers b MDF box b Metal gloss paint: Inka Gold, lilac, gold b Ink, brown b Embellishments b Tools See our shopping list below

Box Clever

1 from a box. Trim patterned Remove the fastenings

paper to fit around the sides and top, then apply a thin, even coat of decoupage glue to the outside. Smooth down with a brush. Repeat with a wooden heart. Apply a second coat to all pieces. Once dry, ink the edges of the box and shape. Use a craft knife to make a incision in the lid large enough to fit the base of the heart. Push it through the slit, then secure in place with strong glue on the underside of the lid. Assemble the box and reattach the fastenings.

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Greeting Card

Matt a blank, 8cm square, with decoupage paper. Cut a 4cm square window in the centre, then stick linen behind. Wrap lace and threaded buttons around the centre, then a clothes peg with linen and twine. CB

Allow the glue to dry thoroughly between each step and ensure the blade of your craft knife is sharp

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Stitching

Home sweet home This cross-stitch favourite is sure to brighten up a loved one’s abode

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b Card: white, green b Paper, patterned b White Aida, 14 count b DMC stranded threads, various b Tapestry needle, size 26 b Baker’s twine, grey and white b Eyelets, red b Adhesives Find the templates on our pattern pages

Homely Hanger

1 Where The Heart Is chart, Following the Home Is

stitch from the middle across one block of Aida. Use two cotton strands for the crossstitch and one for the backstitch. After sewing, press and cut out, leaving a two-hole width around the design. Back with white card using doublesided tape, then set aside. Cover the front of white card, 14cm x 16cm, with red checked paper, leaving a small margin. Set two eyelets at the top, 1.5cm down and 4cm in from each side. Mount the sampler onto three widening layers of alternating green and red, then stick to the centre of the card. Loop twine through the holes and fasten.

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Using the New Home chart, Aida. Use two strands of cotton for the cross-stitch and one for the backstitch. After sewing, press and cut out, leaving a two-hole width around the design. Back with white card using doublesided tape. Mount onto widening layers of green, red and green, then stick to the centre of white card, 7.5cm x 8.5cm. Set an eyelet in the top-left corner. Loop twine through the holes and fasten. CB

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Behind the

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Stephanie Weightman looks forward to spring with a Nouveau twist

MY TREAT THIS M ONTH… I 've

been poring ov er catalogues fr om the Phoenix CHA show. It's so exciting to see how the craft indu stry will spoil us next!

Something I’ve learned...

There is so much love for Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles. Perhaps it's down to the popularity of shows like Mr Selfridge and Downton Abbey, with their fantastic sets and costumes? Or perhaps it's our appreciation for these styles that makes the shows capture the imagination? Either way, it goes to show that great designs continue to inspire us.

MY CRAFT TIPS

e 4 Avoid storing your adhesiv as tape in rooms that get cold, has, it will lose its stickiness. If it the in it refresh it by putting s. microwave for a few second sors 4 Try to keep different scis for assorted uses – one for card, one for fabric, and so on. any However, you can improve ver e-o onc a m the ng givi by pair . with sandpaper and 4 If you use a hot glue gun your projects are plagued with gun glue strings, just use a heat or hairdryer to gently blow-dry those bits away.

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nspired by the creative surge of spring, with its delicate floral hues and romantic colours, I'm currently rediscovering Art Nouveau; I just adore all the trademark decorative curves. A set of three beautiful new stamps from Rare Earth are very much inspired by this graceful, feminine style. They're called Audrey, Liberty and Rosemary, and I'm really looking forward to working with them.

Hot Product Flectere, which is Latin for ‘to bend’, is also the name of a new Tattered Lace range encouraging crafters to get flexible. These dies can help you create really intricate three-dimensional scenes. With interchangeable layers in each set, the possibilities are going to be endless. Look out for Love Story, Faerydaea and Majestic Bouquet. Coming soon to createand craft.tv

FAVE THING!

I love, love, love Rare Earth's new water-based brush pens. These four gorgeous sets - Earth Tones, Pastels, Neutrals and Brights – represent the full palette of springtime shades and are perfect for adding a splash of colour to your creations.

Look what I made!

All this floral artistry has inspired my most recent paper crafting exploits! The Tattered Lace Delicate Detail dies are easy to use, and the pattern stays in the card so you can decide where to place it. I've had loads of fun playing with foiling and gilding, and the results are so pretty.

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Delicate darling Take a stroll in the city with this elegant design Create a white card blank, 1 15cm x 21cm. Cut two rectangles from purple and pink

Start with... b Papers, Tattered Lace b Dies: Tattered Lace, Out For A Stroll Emma & Perdy b Cardstock: white, purple, pink, pale pink b Adhesives

card, 15cm x 20.5cm and 14.5cm x 20cm. Attach them using foam pads and place onto the front.

Cut street scene paper, 14cm 2 x 19.5cm, and fix to card. Using the Out for a Stroll Emma

die, cut one each from white, pale pink and pink. Place tape behind the white die-cut, making sure the polka dots stay in the dress. Trim away the dress, handbag, gloves and shoes from the white die-cut then stick onto the pale pink.

Cut away the pale pink hat 3 and discard. Trim out the pink hat and dress, then stick

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white card behind the hat and trim around the edges. Add the hat and dress onto the figure to create Emma, then place onto the card using foam pads with paper roses.

It is so important to make friends with your die-cutting machine. All of them are hand assembled, so it’s possible that each one could be ever-so slightly different with regards to the amount of pressure that it asserts. Play and experiment with yours! CRAFTS-BEAUTIFUL.COM 03

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Vision in pink Craft a unique easel greeting using a handy oval die Score white A4 cardstock 1 in half vertically, fold them. Use No.18 Essentials Circles die

Start with... b Papers: Tattered Lace; green b Dies: Tattered Lace, Essentials Circles, Essentials Ovals, Helen Trio, Oval Shutter Card, Zig Zag Cascade b Ink-pad, Rare Earth, Henna Brown b Cardstock: white, pink b Embellishments: glitter, rose sparkler b Adhesives

2.5mm over the fold of the card. Cut through both layers to create a circle. Fold the front of the card into the centre to make an easel.

Die-cut a pink circle, then 2 stick onto the bottom half of the easel. Cut a circular

topper from patterned paper and fix on the pink one using foam pads. Keep the excess and attach it onto the inside base of the card. Die-cut another circle from pink, then place onto the inside. Die-cut a sentiment plus two larger ovals from pink and patterned paper. Fix together and place on the inside base of the card.

Use the Helen Trio die to 3 make one small and one large flower from patterned

paper, then cut a medium one from pink. Emboss all three and ink with Henna Brown. Layer, offset, then stick the flowers together. Cut a selection of leaves using the Oval Shutter Card and Zig Zag Cascade dies. Finish with glitter and a rose sparkler in the centre of the flowers.

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Baby Shower Celebrate a new arrival with a handmade fun greeting Create a card blank, 17cm 1 x 20.5cm. Die-cut two different sized rectangles

Start with... b Papers, Tattered Lace b Dies: Tattered Lace, Essentials Large Rectangles, Sweet Baby, Tuck In Christmas Stars b Cardstock: white, yellow, pink b Glitter b Adhesives

from pink and yellow using the Large Rectangles die. Cut a smaller one from flamingo patterned paper. Layer the rectangles together and attach onto the card.

Trim clouds from 2 patterned paper, then stick onto the card using foam

pads. Die-cut stars from yellow, then attach using foam pads and tape. Cut the Baby sentiment from pink, and attach as shown. Add glitter to the clouds and flamingo.

Crafts Tip Try to get into the habit of putting your die onto the base plate, flat side down. This means you will cut into the cutting plates, leaving your base nice and smooth

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Ravishing roses

Take your time to create a showstopping flower greeting

Start with... b Papers, Tattered Lace b Dies: Tattered Lace, Essentials Circles, Rebecca Trio, Beautiful Florals, Leaves Trio b Cardstock: white, purple, pale blue, green b Fleurs Flower Forming Tool b Alcohol pen, amethyst b Mica spray, Luscious Lilac, Argent Silver b Pearls b Adhesives

Fold white A4 card in half to form Use the Rebecca die to cut Repeat to create five mulberry 1 a blank. Using the No.18 Essentials 2 five large flowers from white. 3 and three purple smaller roses, Circles die, place 2.5mm over the fold, Colour with an amethyst alcohol using a mix of Argent Silver and then cut through both layers to create a circle. Snip across the bottom to ensure it stands up. Cut a circle from floral paper, then stick onto the centre of the card. Cut frames with the Circles die set, No.17 and No.13 from purple and No.16 and No.13 from white. Stick the frames onto the card using foam pads.

pen, then spritz with Luscious Lilac spray. Whilst wet, scrunch and leave to dry. Once dried, place the flowers into the correct mould of the Fleurs Flower Forming Tool, offsetting and layering with glue.

Luscious Lilac. Cut 12 small Rebecca flowers from pale blue card and shape, before spraying with Argent Silver. Cut a selection of foliage from green card. Scrunch them and add glitter. Stick the leaves and flowers onto the card, then finish with pearls.

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Vintage treasure Demonstrate your die-cutting skills and make a splendid aperture card

Start with... b Papers, Tattered Lace b Dies: Tattered Lace, Essentials Ovals, Delicate Love Sentiment b Cardstock: green, yellow, pink b Gilding wax, gold b Marker pen, gold b Embellishments: ribbon, pearls b Adhesives

Create a green tent-fold card, 12cm x 1 16cm. Fold the front into the centre to create an easel. Cut two rectangles from

yellow card and floral paper, 10.5cm x 14.5cm and 10cm x 14cm. Stick these onto the inside base. Cut the floral banner and stick to the base using foam pads to create a stopper. Tie two pink bows and place on top.

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Cut two rectangles from yellow card and floral paper, 11.5cm x 15.5cm and 11cm x 15cm. Stick the yellow onto the greeting. Die-cut an oval from the

remaining rectangle. Ink around the oval, the aperture and the outside edges with gold marker pen. Stick onto the card using foam pads. Place the oval die into the centre of the aperture. Cut out tabs, then draw around the 3 edges in gold. Fix onto the card using foam pads. Die-cut ‘Love’ from pink card, then add gold gilding wax before placing on the card. Cut a rose bouquet and stick onto the top right of the aperture. Finish with pink pearls.

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Pretty Posies A simple yet stylish greeting with a little added sparkle

Start with... b Papers, Tattered Lace b Dies: Tattered Lace, Essentials Hearts, Decorative Centre Stepper b Ink-pad, Rare Earth, Desert Sand b Cardstock: yellow, purple b Paper, green b Glitter b Adhesives

Fold yellow A4 card in half to 1 create a tent card. Using the Essentials Hearts die, cut a heart

from the centre of dotty paper and put aside. Cover the front with the remaining paper.

Cut a rectangle, 14cm 2 x 20cm, from purple foil, then stick to the card using foam pads. Trim a rectangle, 13.5cm x 19.5cm,

from cream Thank you paper. Ink around the edges with Desert Sand, then place on top. Glitter 1cm around the die3 cut heart, then place onto the card. Cut a smaller heart from yellow, then glitter around the edges and attach. Die-cut a selection of leaves, then fix to the card using foam pads.

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Make it Special Master the art of layering with this sensational floral greeting Make a 15cm x 16cm 1 blank. Cut peach card, 14cm x 15cm, then stick to

Start with... b Papers, Tattered Lace b Dies: Tattered Lace, Essentials Rectangles, Today is a Gift b Cardstock: white, peach, pink b Adhesives

the front. Trim a topper from white floral paper, then place onto the centre.

Cut a 13.5cm x 14.5cm 2 rectangle from floral paper, making sure the frame is in the centre. Cut into the middle with the No.10 Essentials Rectangle die to create an aperture. Stick to the front of the card.

Die-cut five Today Is A 3 Gift sentiments from pink card. Trim ‘Today is a’

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and ‘That’s why it’s called the’ from four of them. Spray the four ‘Gift’ and ‘Present’ die-cuts on the back with adhesive, then line up and stick to the uncut die, to create a 3-D sentiment. Place into the aperture.

Always put dies with lots of detail close to the edge, as the pressure on the rollers is higher here. Be prepared to rotate the die and cardstock to get a clean cut.

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Bunting galore Layer decorative die-cuts to make a pretty floral scene

Start with... b Papers, Tattered Lace b Dies: Tattered Lace, Essentials Hearts, Essentials Ovals b Cardstock: white, yellow glitter b Embellishments: glitter, pink cord, pearls b Adhesives

Fold white A4 cardstock 1 in half vertically to create a tent card. Using the Essentials Hearts die, place the largest 2.5mm over the fold. Cut through both thicknesses to create a heart greeting. Cut a large heart from yellow glitter and attach onto the card. Make a smaller one from floral patterned paper, then add using foam pads. Draw highlights onto the image with a glue pen.

Die-cut an oval 2 sentiment from white paper and a larger one from yellow glitter card. Attach the two together with foam pads, then place onto the greeting as shown.

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Try ‘patch shimming’ a die-cut that has a small area of detail uncut, usually in the centre. Tear the edges of a piece of scrap cardstock (it won’t leave any hard edges if they are torn) and pop right onto the uncut area and run through the machine again.

Cut six rectangles, 1.5cm 3 x 3cm from patterned paper. Cut a ‘V’ shape into the bottom edge of each, then attach to pink cord. Stick onto the card using foam pads. Tie two bows and stick one either side of the bunting. Finish with pearls.

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All A Flutter Take your spring greetings up a notch with this pretty creation

Start with... b Papers, Tattered Lace b Dies: Tattered Lace, Essentials Butterflies b Cardstock, white b Ink-pad, Rare Earth, Henna Brown b Glitter b Gems b Adhesives

Create a tent-fold card, 12cm 1 x 16cm. Fold the front part of the card into the centre to make an

patterned paper, then highlight the edges with glitter. Stick onto the bottom half of the front using foam pads.

easel. Ink around the edges with Henna Brown and leave to dry. Add Cut the large butterfly motif super sticky tape to the edges of the from patterned paper. Highlight front of the card. Remove the carrier around the edges with glitter and from the tape, then add glitter. add gems, then fix to the card. Cut Cut two rectangles, 11.5cm x the four smaller ones from 15.5cm, from white card and patterned, adding glitter around the sentiment paper. Stick together edges. Stick three butterflies onto with adhesive spray. Die-cut the the front of the card. largest Essentials Butterflies from

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Cut three rectangles, 9.5cm x 4 14.5cm from patterned paper, 3cm x 13cm from white card and a

2.5cm x 12cm sentiment. Ink around all of them with Henna Brown ink. Highlight around the edges of the sentiment using glitter. Stick the large rectangle onto the inside, the remaining two with foam pads. Glue to the base to create the stopper. Add gems and a butterfly.

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Spring Brights Make someone’s day brighter with a truly heartfelt sentiment

Start with... b Papers, Tattered Lace b Dies: Tattered Lace, Essentials Pin Dot Ovals, Diamond Top Card, Life Is Not Measured b Cardstock: white, yellow, green, pale b Glitter b Adhesives

Create a 15.5cm x 22cm tent 1 card. Cut a yellow rectangle, 15cm x 21.5cm, and a patterned,

14.5cm x 21cm. Layer onto the greeting. Cut a floral rectangle, 13.5cm x 19.5cm. Stick to white card and trim around the edges to create a narrow border. Fix to the card with foam pads. Using the largest Essentials Pin Dot Ovals die, cut from yellow card, then add onto the greeting using foam pads. Cut a Life Is Not Measured

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die from white, pale blue and green card. Stick the white die-cut onto the card. Trim out ‘Life’, ‘Moments’ and ‘Breath’ from pale blue, then add glitter. Place the words onto the card. Trim the foliage from the green die-cut and attach onto the card. Die-cut four butterflies from pale blue. Layer them together to create two, then add glitter. Place onto the card to finish.

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Crafts Tip

For an intricate and detailed die, that is proving to be difficult, try a product called Cut Tidy – available from Create and Craft and crafting.co.uk. Put your cardstock inside the Cut Tidy folder, the die on top, then run through the machine. The die cut stays in the folder, ready to pop all the waste into the bin and the die is completely clean. The Cut Tidy can be used over and over again.

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