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If this issues feature on art journaling has taught me anything, its that I need to make more of a mess in craft, I hasten to add. While its helpful to have instructions, freestyling can produce really interesting results too. Why open one colour of paper, paint or ink when you could try a few? Test things out; experiment. Rummage through the save for best stash (yep, weve all got one) and use some of it in a project. A regular, everyday project just because. Go on, I dare you. Enjoy the issue, Sarah

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Editor: Sarah Gane Marketing Design Manager: Carly Stalker Community Editor: Aisha Green Sub Editor: Lorna Slessor Publication Designers: Rachel Smith, Jordan Travers Art direction and styling: Carly Stalker, Sarah Gane Freelance photographer: Jesse Wild Photography & videography co-ordinator: Joe Schneider Projects: Agnieszka Kilbride, Aisha Green, Amy Surey, Aneira Davies, Beckie Dreyer, Felicity French, Geraldine Carruthers, Jackie Jasper, Jennie Nicell, Jo Boland, Julie Hole, Julie Wilson, Katy Leitch, Mags Woodcock, Sarah Jackman Read, Sharon Dobson, Suzie Attaway With special thanks to: Finn Travers, Liam Constantinou, Reenie Rushton and their respective parents PR: [email protected] Events: [email protected]

Send us your stories, letters and projects: Items sent to the magazine may be published; please indicate clearly if not for publication. Email: [email protected] Address: docrafts Creativity Magazine, Design Objectives Ltd, Unit 9O, Woolsbridge Industrial Park, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 6SP Tel: O12O2 811OOO Web: docrafts.com By submitting material to this magazine, you: (a) warrant that you own the intellectual property rights in the material or you have a licence from the owner of such rights to submit the material; and (b) grant Design Objectives Ltd. and their agents a licence to publish your submissions in whole or in part in any edition of this magazine or any of their other publications in any format or media throughout the world. Any material you submit is sent at your risk and neither Design Objectives Ltd. nor their respective employees, agents or subcontractors shall be liable for any loss or damage. Design Objectives Ltd. 2O16 All prices and details correct at time of going to press but may be subject to change. All prices quoted are RRPs. Products and prices in the magazine should be confirmed with stockists as print errors may occur. Special offers mentioned in the magazine available at participating docrafts Creativity Stores only. All information contained in this magazine is for informational purposes only and is, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of going to press. Design Objectives Ltd. is the leading supplier of art and craft materials to the retail trade. docrafts.com and Creativity magazine have been developed to inspire and assist crafters of all abilities. All products shown in this issue can be purchased from good arts and crafts stores nationwide. Printers: This magazine is printed by Warners (Midlands) Plc. on behalf of Design Objectives Ltd. Neither Warners (Midlands) Plc. nor Design Objectives Ltd. accept any responsibility for errors or inaccuracies that occur in such information. Readers are advised to contact manufacturers and retailers directly with regard to the price of products/services in the magazine. Design Objectives Ltd. 2O16. Published May 2O16 All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be used or reproduced without the written permission of Design Objectives Ltd.

Sharon DobsonSharon has worked for a textile company in Northern Ireland for over 2O years,

designing woven and printed fabrics for the home. Her day job is done on the computer, so she enjoys getting stuck into some more hands-on crafting when she gets home;

especially messy experiments with ink, paint and paper.

Amy SureyAlongside working as a fashion buyer, Amy is often busy crafting for docrafts. Tutorials for her vibrant makes can always be found in Creativity magazine. Her projects usually

involve fabrics and she loves getting creative with pretty prints, whether they

are on paper or fabric. The kids fancy dress costumes on page 76 are a perfect example!

Gerald ine CarruthersGeraldine enjoys jewellery making, crochet, yarn dying, scrapbooking and stamping, and also dabbles in mixed media. Shes been a docrafts demonstrator for the

last four years and loves showcasing the latest ranges and contributing to Creativity magazine. She is also a member of our 2O16

Project Design Team.

Jennie Nicel lJennie has an obsession with paper and enjoys making absolutely anything out of paper, and only paper! Her main passion is for 3D, pop-up and sliceform designs anything with movement. Jennie manages the Craft Qualifications Centre, teaches papercrafting at a local academy and designs her own papercraft templates.

Jul ie WilsonJulie is a mother and grandmother living

in Kent. She practises mixed media, scrapbooking, cardmaking, journalling, sewing and quilting, and shes learning to knit. She loves to share her ideas and

inspirations in classes, on her blogs and with the Ladies That Craft Club that she runs in

Rainham, Kent.

Beckie DreyerBeckie is a scrapbooker at heart but turns her hand to most crafts. Having been a docrafts demonstrator and Creativity magazine contributor for many years,

she recently qualified as a barista and has been combining her passions for crafting and coffee together. See Beckies triple

embossing project on page 24.

This issues craftersMeet some of the talented people behind our projects

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7Creativity HQ In the Headlines.......................................................................8-11 Giveaways .............................................................26, 64, 68, 76 The Creativity Community ........................................... 42-44 Shopping list........................................................................96-97

Special feature Art journaling ...................................................................... 15-2O

PapercraftMust-haves ......................................................................51, 71, 87 Jar shaker card............................................................................13 Deckchair cards..................................................................22-23 Travel journal.......................................................................26-28 Heat-embossed book ..................................................... 3O-31 Teeny tiny scrapbook...................................................... 34-36 DIY marble card.................................................................38-39 Pennant card.........................................................................4O-41 Lined envelopes .........................................................................45 Goody Bag makes .............................................................46-47 Kinetic skateboard card ................................................48-5O Ice lolly cards........................................................................52-53 Craft with metals...............................................................54-55 Six quick cards..................................................................... 56-61 Envelope album ................................................................62-63 Santoro mixed media card..........................................64-65 Scrapbook know-how...................................................66-67 Dreamcatcher card...........................................................72-73 New baby notelet ............................................................. 82-83 Garden greetings card ...................................................88-89 Mini stamped picks..................................................................9O

Home decorWooden wall art ................................................................ 32-33 Flower garland.................................................................. 68-69 Floral present toppers ...........................................................7O

Soft craftFancy dress for kids.......................................................... 76-81 Three ways with fabric paints ...................................84-86

WorkshopsTechnique Workshop.......................................................24-25 Tricks of the Trade............................................................. 74-75

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Jacks & Kate (jacksandkate.com) is a beautiful blog full of great projects to keep little fingers busy (make sure to add it to your bookmarks list for the impending school holidays!). From papier mch animals to a mini veg patch, there are lots of ideas to get you crafting as a family. Here we ask founder, Krisha, how Jacks & Kate came about

What inspired you to start Jacks & Kate?I was six months pregnant with my second child and recently laid off from my banking job. I made a few tote bags and sold them. Soon after selling those first bags, I opened up an Etsy shop and sold them for about two years until I decided to shut it down. From there, Jacks & Kate the blog was born!You have four little ones; how do you balance work and life?Well, its not easy. There are late nights and even earlier mornings. The balance is something I struggle with quite often.

Blog of the month

Our demonstrators are a talented bunch! Theyve been busy showing off our brand new collections; lets meet some of them and find out what theyve been making

Name: Jacqui McGrathDemonstrates in: Dundee areaFavourite crafting technique: Embossing

with the lovely Xcut Cut & Emboss Folders. I also love a bit of debossing which I discovered accidentally when I put the cardstock in the wrong way round. What to expect at my demonstrations: A guided tour of the Goody Bag and newest products. We usually have a bit of a giggle, especially when I disappear under the table for a rummage in my crafty case.Find Jacqui on docrafts.com - JakMc

Name: Tracy Creedy Demonstrates in: East MidlandsFavourite crafting technique: Using Anitas

3D gloss its amazing and has so many uses! I use it for edging fraying material, sticking buttons onto a flat surface, sealing in gems, writing and adding glitter, making things look wet and so on! What to expect at my demonstrations: A light-hearted journey into my mad world of crafting. I love to see peoples faces when they learn something theyve not seen before!Find Tracy on docrafts.com - TD1

Name: Kathleen Kondakor-Smith Demonstrates in: North Midlands Favourite crafting

technique: I like to take a die and turn it into something different from what it was originally designed to look like.What to expect at my demonstrations: To be inspired by a range of card designs, gain great ideas and tips and get advice on crafty issues. And to have a nice, friendly chat along the way!Find Kathleen on docrafts.com - kks

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26th 29th August 2O16Get your August bank holiday off on the right

track with a lovely family outing. Theres something for everyone at the fair: craft stalls for Mum, foodie tents for Dad and workshops for the kids. Adult tickets are a steal at just

8 each, while children under 16 (accompanied by an adult) get in for free. Bargain.

For more information, visit thecraftshows.co.uk/henley-on-thames/

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KIRSTIE ALLSOPPS THE HANDMADE FAIRThe Green at Hampton Court Palace,

16th 18th September 2O16 Its back for its third year and bigger than ever! There will be a whopping 25O hand-picked stallholders residing in two shopping villages, alongside a foodie tent bursting with oodles

of delicious delights. As well as a spot of crafty retail therapy theres also a vast selection of workshops and demonstrations taking place

over the fairs three days, so theres the chance to learn a new skill or two!

Tickets are priced from 15. Head to thehandmadefair.com for more information.

OUT AND ABOUTGet the look... Recreate Zinias perfectly-placed envelope scrapbook layout with the help of the Geometric Mocha Ultimate Pack. Chock-full of papers, vellums and die-cuts, theres no end to the projects that can be created. Experiment with stencils and acrylic paint for that finishing touch. For the full how-to instructions visit the docrafts inspiration gallery page at docrafts.com.

19th JuneIf youve not yet got your Fathers Day gift sorted, theres still time! Raid the supplies to create a one-of-a-kind creation that hell love.

I need my blog, its my outlet, but my babes need me and they come first. We will shoot projects during the day - it takes about 2O minutes of our time. I leave the photo editing and writing for those late nights.Have you always been into craft? Long before Pinterest was even a thought. My focus in crafting has shifted. It used to be more about what I wanted to make and now it's catered to my kids.You get up to lots of different projects with your children. Whats next on the craft list?Right now Im working on a prize ribbon project with them. Definitely check back soon, they are fun!

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Thinking of making your own wedding invitations? Simply Calligraphy is de nitely a book you need to add to your craft stash, even if it's only for the gorgeous gold-foiled cover! (We've all taken it in turns to have a stroke...). Judy Detrick takes you step-by-step through how to create beautiful handwriting, from perfectly-proportioned letters to faultless punctuation and impeccable numerals. This lovely manual introduces you to basic capital and lower-case letters, as well as pretty ourishes to customise your writing for any project or occasion. You'll be picking a favourite pen in no time!Simply Calligraphy by Judy Detrick, published by Watson-Guptill (8.99) available from thegmcgroup.com.Weve got three copies to give away!Enter online at docrafts.com/competitions for your chance to win. Closing date 31st July.

Aneira Davies delves into the creative world of art journaling on page 15.

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We've taken it upon ourselves to compile a neat little list of our top new products this month. We can't wait to see what you guys make with these gorgeous goodies!

For all of Junes new releases, pick up the Creativity Essentials booklet. Available in stores or online: docrafts.com/blog

New craft supplies you cant live without

Stock up your stash

Papermania Papier Patch Owl Folk(PMA 16933O) RRP 2These big blooms are ideal for summertime

upcycling projects

Papermania Capsule Geometric Kraft

Ultimate Pack (PMA 16O246) RRP 12.95 This versatile set includes paper, vellum

sheets and various die-cut elements

Xcut Filigree Alphabet

(XCU 5O344O) RRP 29.95We just love the detail in every

letter! Use with Xcut Xtra sheets for great results

Craft Planet Fun Stickers

Birthday Animals(CPT 8O5272) RRP 1

Cute little creatures to give to your cute little creatures

Santoro Vintage Rose 8 x 8" Vellum Pack

(GOR 1621O1) RRP 6.95Apply delicate, semi-transparent

layers to cards, scrapbook pages and more


Craft Tape (PMA 462244) RRP 3Brighten up pressies, wall art or cards

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Xcut Large Dies Filigree Balloons (XCU 5O3435) RRP 12.95

Great to have on-hand for all those birthday

cardmaking emergencies

Papermania Colour-in Stickers Birds (PMA 8O42O5) RRP 1

Put your own stamp on Papermanias new stickers with Artiste dual-tip pens

Santoro Vintage Rose Rose Charms

(GOR 3561O4) RRP 4Team with a hot glue gun to create custom jewellery or

bejewelled papercraft projects

Anitas Foiled Decoupage

In The Potting Shed(ANT 169646) RRP 1

Make a beautiful card for the gardener in your life

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Check back next issue for an in-depth chat with scrapbooker, Stacey Park

When did you rst start crafting?Ive crafted from being very young. My Mum always encouraged both my sisters and I to cut and stick, colour and draw, knit and sew and we have all gone on to be very creative.

You currently craft for a living is this something youve always done? How did you rst start out?I started selling my cards and handmade projects about 12 years ago on a little stall I rented in an old mill.

Whats your favourite type of craft?I love papercrafting and I like to sew. However, my long-term love of yarn means I do a lot of knitting and Im constantly topping up my collection of wools!

Why do you like to craft?Crafting is in my blood; I have to create something every day. Even if I didnt do it for a job, I would still make something on a daily basis to satisfy my urge. Im in love with products and what you can make with them.

Do you have a favourite collection?I adore the docrafts Bare Basics range, which just keeps getting bigger and better. Santoros Gorjuss is a favourite too! I also love the Chronology collection and the V&A range from many years ago.

Tell us a little bit about your craft room. Where is it; whats it like?My craft room is the smallest bedroom in the house measuring 6 x 8ft. It is crammed full, from oor to ceiling, with docrafts products. The oor space is also full of boxes and bags. My car is likely a travelling craft unit too just full to the top with no room for passengers!

Whats your favourite music to craft to?I dont usually craft to music. Outside of crafting I listen to a lot of jazz and big band music this is probably because I play saxophone in a band. Music is my other main hobby Im very passionate about.

Many of our readers will know you from Create and Craft TV. Whats the most bizarre thing youve dealt with live on air?Working on TV is both an honour and a privilege and Im very lucky to have such an opportunity. There is a lot of hard work to be done beforehand when preparing for a

show, and knowledge and experience of the product is an essential part of it. The shows are fun to do and are a great way of promoting products and brands. I dont think there has

been a bizarre happening yet, but things like unexpected sneezing ts can catch you out. I had to have my bust and hips measured live on air from the CHA show in January. It wasnt bizarre, but was quite embarrassing!

Whats your favourite docrafts product?I have two favourites. My old blue Xcut guillotine, which sits on my desk and gets used every day, along with my old blue Xcut scissors. I have had them both for ten years and they never let me down. I think that speaks volumes about the quality and durability of a great brand like Xcut.

What advice would you offer to someone new to crafting?Crafting is about having fun, so I encourage people to just have a go!

Sheila Halliwell is a much-loved craft demonstrator who lives in the North West of England with her husband and cat. She worked as a Nanny/Nursery Nurse for 15 years before deciding to make a freelance career for herself in the craft industry. She currently splits her

time between Create & Craft TV, in-store demonstrations and representing docrafts at UK and overseas trade and consumer shows. In her spare time she enjoys playing the saxophone, gardening and rearing chickens. Creativity caught up with this talented crafter to nd out more

10 minutes with. . .SHEILA HALLIWELL

Self-confessed craft addict and docrafts

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Crafting is in my blood; I have to create something every day.

I m in love with products and what you can make with them

Sheilas TV work includes appearing on docrafts own Youtube channel as well as the fabulous Create and Craft TV.

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Turn to page 96 to find the full list of supplies used to create this project

This months delectable cover gifts consist of a handy pack of textured papers and a vibrant scattering of sweet buttons. Combine the two and create a super-cool, shaking paper make for a special someone.

Cover a portrait card blank with Mr Smiths Workshop paper. Cut two 9 x

11cm rectangles: one in white cardstock and another in your choice of textured paper.

Curve the bottom corners with an Xcut Corner Punch. Put the cardstock piece aside and cut a rectangular aperture out of the paper with a craft knife, around 2cm in from the edge.

Trim a piece of acetate and attach behind the aperture with Anitas Tacky

Glue. Fix 3D foam pads around the edge, making sure that you don't leave any gaps. With the panel face-down, sprinkle a handful of

buttons and die-cut mirror board hearts on the acetate and secure the white cardstock on top.

Cut a mirror board lid and round the corners. Trim a dark piece of cardstock,

border punch the edges and glue behind. Thread a stamped tag onto a length of jute and tie around the lid. Adhere to the jar and fix the whole shaker to your card with 3D foam pads. Finish with extra buttons and die-cut hearts.

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Discover a messy world of crafty freedom in the flick of a page

journalingjournalingjournalingLooking for a craft without any rules? A place for photos, doodles, song lyrics and scribbles to be decorated with paints, inks and scraps of loveliness? Say hello to art journaling. This creative pastime offers freedom of expression and serendipitous results like no other.

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is a free process of crafting, painting and using different objects to create pages of a journal. Focusing more on the process than the nished product, art journals combine a mixture of mediums and enable freedom in creativity. There are no rules; art journaling can really be what you make of it. Its great for adding your own interpretation and can be as simple or as complicated as youd like.

Caylee Grey and Lauren Hooper, who run online art journaling courses Get Messy, say that journals can be a place to collect pretty things or process your deepest thoughts. It is also - they say - a way to document something that cannot be expressed simply in words or a photograph. Lauren explains, I have always struggled with keeping a journal because I would either write too much or just boring stuff. Art journaling gives me a place to balance that out by being able to tell the story with more than just words.

Caylee and Lauren created Get Messy three years ago to share prompts, tutorials

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and inspiration for people to create their own journals. It was born out of a need to escape from a creative rut themselves. The initial plan was to post two pages a week but it soon grew into a community for artists. Other people wanted the consistency and accountability to keep making, they pointed out.

Toby Dean, who runs online brand I Like Cats, says he likes to work on his art journal as it enables him to create something real and tactile in contrast to the digital illustrations and accessories that he sells. It also gives him ideas for bigger pieces based on the simple sketches in his journal. Keeping my art journal has been an invaluable part of my process as it gives me complete creative freedom to try out different things, experiment and make a mess.

Art journals are not driven by rules and enable the artist to have some freedom in their work. Often, the pages leave no white space and the journal is personal, like a diary. Although similar to scrapbooking and other ways of documenting life moments, art journaling is based on feelings.

Ulrike Schulz, who runs creative blog Found Some Paper, says that scrapbooking has a much more intentional process than art journaling does. Youre creating your scrapbook with the thought that other people are going to see it. Art journaling is more random and less strategy.

How art journaling is different to scrapbooking

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Torrie Gass only started creating art journals a year ago, but already feels

as though shes been doing it for years. She documents her work on her blog and created the tiny art journal project - a-year long challenge of creating smaller journals.

Although Torrie has always been artistic, she put her art on hold after becoming a Mum. Art journaling and the Get Messy programme enabled her to be creative again on a regular basis, without any pressure. Art journaling appealed to me as its not one type of art or craft. It involves as many mediums as you choose to incorporate. she clari es.

There are so many reasons that Torrie loves art journaling, but the biggest reason is the freedom it gives her. There are no rules and no preconceived ideas of what art journaling should be.

Torries tiny art journals started off as a New Years resolution. After using leftover grocery bags to create full-sized journals, she was left with the scraps and decided to use them to make a 2 x 2" version. Torrie realised that this could be the perfect challenge for 2O16 as it gave her the exibility to create and would be harder to do because of its size. She made a commitment to create a nished product once a month.

Why art journaling?There are many different reasons to create an art journal, and theres bound to be one that suits you. Torrie got into journaling as a way of being creative after having a child. She says it is liberating that there is only one rule - to make art in a journal. As a result, everyones journals are signi cantly different. It is such a broad interpretation that I believe people feel a sense of freedom and inspiration by it.

Ulrike agrees with Torrie that each persons art journals are unique. Ulrikes journals are an escape from a busy life. She nds the process relaxing and thinks that this is a big reason why art journaling is so popular. I totally drift away when concentrating on my journal, she adds. Art journaling offers the soothing escape that so many of us are in need of.

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Make time Ulrike suggests spending time on your journal each week and following

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Create with a friend or in a groupTorrie found it helpful to create alongside

others. It is an incredible boost and motivator to continue on.

Mix art and words Caylee and Lauren suggest focusing on a quote or song lyric.

Make pages to share your thoughts, feelings and experiences that need both

art and words to illustrate.

Use social mediaOnline platforms, such as Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest are great to share

your artwork and gather ideas, says Ulrike.

Keep going and dont let fear stop you from starting Weve all been beginners before - its worth the struggle to keep

creating, expresses Torrie.

When to do it

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Both Torrie and Ulrike work on their journals weekly and Torrie also takes part in the Get Messy programme. She works on her journals every day during this time. Ultimately, it is up to the individual and can be done as often or as infrequently as the creator would like.

Toby, for example, nds that it helps him to create something in his journal every day. Jenny, who runs JenniBellies Journal Workshops, says that it depends on the desired outcome. Since art journaling is often a way of de-stressing, like a bubble bath or a good book, crafters can use it as and when needed. She tells us, Art journaling is a tool that can t in with our lives to support us. Figuring when and how often works best for us is part of the fun of exploring it.

Lauren and Caylee say that a notebook, a pen, a pair of scissors and glue is all that is needed to get started. Old magazine pages and pieces of paper, as well as a favourite quote or song lyric, are great additions. Caylee also suggests assigning time to work on your journal. I set aside some purely art time for myself,

play some music or a podcast, and pick up a paintbrush or a pen, she explains.

Toby says not to be afraid to make mistakes as any page can be painted over in order to start again. The whole point of a sketchbook is to try out new ideas, so dont be precious!

There is no right or wrong way to create

an art journal and you can use anything you have. The key is to just start. Ulrike says she thought about doing it for a while before she actually started creating her art journal. One day she just decided to go for it. I had my empty journal for months and had everything I needed. Once I started I didnt want to stop.

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Its easy to build up the basics for your art journaling, simply raid your craft space for anything messy and pick and choose what catches your eye. Heres a few suggestions to get you started.

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Deckchair cardsSit back and take in the summer sun with

these adorable folding paper makes

Use an Xcut Screw Hole Punch to create the

holes for your brads in the lollipop sticks. Give

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Here at Creativity, were big fans of the British seaside. Nothing beats sitting on the beach on a summers day, chomping on sh and chips while keeping an eye out for greedy seagulls! This mini chair - complete with beach hut pattern and seagull tag - conjures up that warm atmosphere and makes for a cute and quirky alternative to a traditional card.

Using the template on page 93 as a guide, cut the lollipop sticks to the required lengths

with a pair of scissors. Punch small holes through the areas that are marked with a circle. Glue the D sections to the A side pieces, using the dotted rectangles as a placement guide. In the same way, join the E pieces to the B side panels and F to the C piece. Its best to use a glue gun for this as it adheres quickly - preventing any wonky chairs!

Use small Mr Smiths Workshop Vintage Brads to join the two rectangular frames

together, threading the brads through the holes marked Y. Flatten out to secure in place, making sure that it's not so tight that your chair can't move Attach the remaining section to the frames, threading brads though the holes marked Z. You should now be able to move the sections so they can pivot around the brads.

Trim a sheet of adhesive canvas to 13 x 5.3cm. Cover the sticky side with a trimmed

piece of Beach Hut Deco Sheet, pressing down rmly so that the texture comes through on the paper. Wrap the decorated canvas around the frame to form the seat. Fix with glue or add a little extra detail by hand stitching in place with some contrasting thread.

Cut the seagull body from white cardstock and the wings from grey, using the template

on page 93. Cover the beak and feet with yellow cardstock and ink the edges lightly. Trim little red and blue rectangles to make a postcard for the gull to carry. Write a note on the postcard or make a small tag to x the seagull onto if you have a lot to say! All that's left to do is punch a hole and attach to the deckchair with bakers twine.

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TECHNIQUE WORKSHOPAdd texture to your makes with this nifty embossing technique

How to. . . triple emboss

Ink each of the tags with pigment ink. While the ink is wet, cover with copper embossing powder and melt with a heat tool. Wait

until it cools and repeat the process several times.

When you have repeated Step 1 about five more times, ink a stamp with some clear embossing ink. Repeat Step 1 again and

stamp the image into the melted embossing powder before it hardens.

There is so much that you can create with embossing powders and ink in your paper projects; theyre a couple of our craft stash favourites! By simply layering the two together you can make a thick, luscious base to sink your stamps into to create some unique effects. Follow these quick and easy steps to craft a masculine card with copper textured tags.

Trim a piece of brown cardstock to measure 12.5 x 17.5cm. Emboss with the Xcut A6

Galvanised Steel Embossing Folder. Glue this to a 5 x 7" kraft card blank, trimming the edges to allow a small border.

Die cut a sheet of blue paper from the Mr Smiths Workshop 6 x 6" Paper Pack with a

large oval die. Take the die thats the next size down and cut an oval in contrasting striped paper. Glue the two together.

Cut five tags from the Xcut Everyday Gift Tag Set and then follow the steps below

to create the triple-embossed effect, spelling out Happy. Glue them in order in the centre of the ovals with Anitas Tacky Glue. Cut some of the words from the paper pack and stick them behind the P and Y to create little banners.

Die cut four different sized stars in blue and wood-effect paper. Layer two together at

an angle and glue towards the bottom left-hand corner of the card front. Embellish with a brown button, using tacky glue. Adhere the other two overlapping where the oval will be in the bottom and top right-hand side.

Spell out the word Birthday with the Mr Smiths Workshop Alphabet Thicker Stickers

and glue them to the bottom of the tags. Its a good idea to use a little glue behind them to give them a secure bond.

Fix some 3D foam pads to the back of the oval panel and adhere to the front of the

card blank.

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Travel journalCreate a first class memory book to fill in while youre adventuring, complete with cool interactive elements

Are you going on holiday and planning to document your trip in a scrapbook or journal? The Papermania Capsule Geometric Kraft Scrap Book Set is the perfect size for a fun project like this. The kit comes with a spiral-bound scrapbook, pockets, labels, stickers, paper clips and a roomy envelope at the back. With the right preparation its easy to craft as you go might as well make the most of your holiday, right?

PreparationIts a good idea to prepare some things in advance, like journaling cards, day labels and lists to tick off. These items can be stored in the envelope at the back of the scrapbook. As they are used up, ephemera from the trip such as tickets and leaflets can be stored in there instead. Prep day labels;

these can be stamped with the days or dates and stuck in as you go. Have a think about what you know youll be doing on your trip and if you have a list of things you want to do. Make a bunch of journaling cards with the activity written at the top, a box to tick when youve done it and space to note down some memories. Simply tick the box in red while youre away, write a little information and stick it on the appropriate page.

Travel kitIts a good idea to make up a pack of essentials to take with you. Youll need journaling pens - a white pen looks great against the kraft pages. We personally love the Artiste Metallic Gel Pen Trio set. Bring a paper glue such as the Sailor 2-in-1 Glue Pen and a roll of double-sided tape for bulkier items.

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Attach the second cloud on top of the base to hide the mechanism. Glue the

plane layers together and secure to the arm. Attach to your journal page.

Die cut the plane elements, the moving arm and two large clouds from the die

set. Its a good idea to use strong card for the arm and plane base and cardstock for the rest.

Pierce a slit in the bottom of a cloud and attach the arm piece with a large

brad. Flatten the brad on the back of the cloud and add foam pads to the front.

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How to. . . make an interactive plane

An alphabet stamp set such as the Creativity Essentials Alphas Folk Stamp Set will come in handy for making bold titles; otherwise this is something you could do on your return. If youre opting to stamp on your hollies, take an ink pad and a small clear stamping block. Pop a package of Papermania Kraft Gift Tags in your kit too these are great to slip into the little pockets that come with the set.

DecorationThe Capsule Geometric Scrap Book Sets come with a selection of co-ordinating stickers and cute labels for you to enhance your layouts with. Once youve filled your page with all the photos and information you want to include, add sweet details like arrows and geometric shapes. You could even combine the embellishment packs from the collection to jazz up the spread a little more. These are small and easily portable perfect to slip into your travel kit if you wish.

Its fun to have interactive elements such as a moving mode of transport in your journal, as it adds that little something extra to the page. This could be made in advance, as generally the travel will be at the beginning and end of the trip. For planes or boats the Xcut Build-a-Scene All Aboard Around the World Kinetic Die Set is fantastic and has everything you need! Follow

the three steps below to learn how to add a mobile plane to your page.

When you return from your trip you just need to add in your photos and any additional journaling thats still fresh in your mind. If you're lucky enough to have an Instax camera or a portable printer you can complete it all while you're away!

Papermania Kraft Gift Tags RRP 1.5O Mr Smiths Workshop Vintage Brads RRP 2.5O

Xcut Build-a-Scene Dies All Aboard Around the World Kinetic RRP 21.95

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Like the look of this bold label stamp? Its super-simple to create your own from fabulous funky foam, a craft knife, cutting mat and metal ruler. See the steps below for a handy how-to. Once youve had a go at making this stamp youll be on your way to making loads more, either by hand cutting or using Xcut dies for more intricate designs!

InkingYou can treat your handmade stamp just as you would a pre-made stamp, using pigment ink, dye ink or the Artiste Watermark Ink Pad. The watermark ink is the best pad to use when embossing, as it acts as a sticky adhesive for the embossing powder to stick to. Here, a Papermania Bare Basics Journal acts as the base to stamp on, but you could use blank exercise books, notebooks or whatever you can lay your hands on!

Heat embossingCover a journal with a Moroccan tile deco sheet, using diluted tacky glue to adhere. Firmly stamp into the centre of the cover, generously cover the stamped image with embossing powder and tap off any excess. We used Artiste Embossing Powder in Copper to emboss the book and if we do say so ourselves - the effect is stunning. Any stray specks of embossing powder can be removed with a dry paintbrush. Tip the excess powder onto a spare piece of paper - this will make it easy to return it back to the pot. Use a heat tool to melt the embossing powder.

TIP Hold the heat tool about 15 to 2Ocm away from the stamped surface to minimise warping,

moving the airflow in a circular motion rather than concentrating it on one place. You can also alternate between heating the front and the back of the surface to reduce warping further especially handy if your cover is thin. Now go grab more things to customise to your heart's content! This DIY label stamp is perfect for tags, envelopes, scrapbook layouts and, of course, journals.

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Glue the frame and two thin strips into position on the foam base with Anitas

Tacky Glue and leave to dry. You could even use a piece of card as your base.

Attach the stamp to a clear stamp block with double-sided tape. Ink it

with an Artiste Watermark Ink Pad it works great with embossing powders.

How to. . . make a foam stamp

PapermaniaEmbossing Powder Copper

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Artiste Watermark Ink Pad RRP 2 Craft Planet Funky Foam Sheet RRP 65p each

Papermania Bare Basics Journal & Envelope RRP 1.5OTurn to page 96 to find the full list of supplies

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HOME DECOR

How to. . . create the fol iage

Die cut your chosen foliage in two contrasting sheets of green cardstock.

Curved leaves and a smaller sprig work well.

With a little dab of glue stick, adhere the paler leaves to the darker leaves

slightly off-centre, creating a silhouette effect.

Once the leaves are completely stuck together, gently bend and lift the top

layer for a three-dimensional effect.

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Woo den wall art Keep it rustic with a sentimental family plaque, die-cut and layered to your hearts content

Crafting is always the most joyous when it represents our favourite people. What better way to celebrate your happy unit than with a custom piece of wall art? This project is decorated with a lush handful of die-cut foliage, enabling you to make the piece as simple or as intricate as you wish. Once completed, give it to a friend or loved one to brighten up their home.

Draw a circle in the middle of a Mr Smiths Workshop 12 x 12" wood-effect sheet. Use

a small plate, compass or large circular die as a template and make a faint pencil mark. This will help you to work out the spacing for the foliage.

Die cut letters from white cardstock using the Xcut Traditional Folk A5 Die Set to spell

out the name of your family. If you wish, you could even heat emboss these to add a little extra texture to the piece. Position the words in the centre of the circle. Once youre happy with the arrangement, glue the letters in place.

Decide on the selection of leaves and foliage you wish to use for your borders. The Xcut

Leaves Die Set has a great variety to choose from. Create the sprigs using the steps below as a guide.

Arrange the foliage around the lettering, following the circle pencil line you drew

earlier. Glue in place, leaving a few of the edges and the leaves unglued. (Well re-visit these later). Rub out any pencil lines that can be seen.

Punch small owers from bright yellow cardstock using the Xcut Small Flower Palm

Punch. Shape each ower, folding and manipulating the petals to give it a little life. Glue two together to create a three-dimensional bloom and scatter amongst the foliage.

Repeat this with red cardstock using the Xcut Medium Petal Palm Punch. Once all

the owers are in place, gently lift up the petals to add to the 3D effect. Punch some tiny circles in contrasting cardstock and stick in the centres of the owers.

Once the whole design is completely dry, gently lift up the edges of the die-cut leaves

and sprigs to add more depth to the piece. Finally, place your work of art in a simple frame, hang up and enjoy!

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Teeny tiny scrapbookCapture a precious time in someones life with this sweet

little tag album and co-ordinating canvas bag

Having photos of the same size with a common colour

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Amini booklet is just the thing to ick through for little snippets of childhood or memories from a special day. Use pre-cut tags from Bare Basics, Create Christmas, Neon or Chalk Craft to construct your own pocket-size album. Ever-so-coincidentally, these t beautifully inside the Papermania Create Christmas Canvas Drawstring Bags and are the perfect size for adhering pocket-sized pics. The bag is personalised with the title and decorated in the same colour theme as the mini book, offering a safe place to keep your crafted little treasure. Spruce it up with photos, captions and simple co-ordinating embellishments.

Start by stamping your album title onto the canvas bag. We opted for the Papermania

Denim Blue Shading Pigment Ink Pad (it comes with different stripes of blue hues) and the Creativity Essentials Alphabet A5 Clear Stamp Set which co-ordinates wonderfully with the Mr Smiths Workshop collection. For the word Little, each letter stamp was positioned with the top half on a lighter shade and the bottom half on a darker shade. For the word You, this was repeated with the two darkest shades in the ink pad. This gives a cool ombr shading effect to the title. Stamp rmly onto the canvas for a clear print.

Thread a Papermania Denim Blue Metal Button onto a piece of ribbon from the same

collection. Attach the ribbon trim to the bottom of the bag with a hot glue gun or by hand stitching into place. This can go all around the bag or just along the front panel.

Die cut 12 tags from kraft cardstock or take a handful of pre-made tags. (Depending on

the size of your photos, you can use any of the tag dies). Punch a hole in the top of each one with the Xcut Screw Hole Punch if there isnt one already. Stamp them all with the Creativity Essentials Wooden Boards Background Stamp and an Artiste Watermark Ink Pad and leave to dry.

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Alphabet pack (theres a wooden number set too - perfect for dates or ages). This is easily done with the Artiste Shading Pigment Ink Pad - like the one you stamped the ombr letters with - as they all contain ve different shades. Simply place the letter face down, pressing rmly on the ink pad and allowing the wood to soak up the ink. The letter will take a while to dry but this can be sped up with a heat tool if you have one handy!

When dry, glue it to the rst tag with a hot glue gun. Stick a small ribbon tab to the

bottom and rub a white ink pad around the edge to create a weathered look.

Write what the album is about on the second tag - think of it as a little introduction to the

book. A white pen from the Artiste Metallic Gel Pen Trio Set looks great against the kraft background. Add a photo to each of the remaining ten tags, decorating some with ribbon tabs, some with stamps and some with Papermania Denim Blue Dome Stickers.

Layer a few of the photos over a frayed square of denim, trimming the sheets that

come with the Denim Blue collection. Add a caption and date with the white pen under each photo and sort them into chronological order.

Thread a length of Bare Basics faux suede cord through the holes, tying a knot to

secure. You could also use twine or ribbon if you wish. The completed mini album is ready to be stored neatly inside the decorated canvas bag.

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Brush and blend two contrasting colours to create a convincing stone effect

DIY marble card

F ancy learning a cool new technique? How about having a go at creating this marvellous painted marble? All you need are two colours of Artiste Acrylic Paint: Noir and Blanc the rest is easy! The subtle mottled effect works perfectly as a backdrop for a simple-yet-stylish love note but nothing is set in stone! Switch it up and add a sentiment to suit any occasion.

Start with a piece of black cardstock any size will do as this will be trimmed later.

Mix some white acrylic paint with a little water and cover the entire sheet, brushing in any direction. It doesnt matter if there are flecks of black card showing through, as this will just add to the effect. Different cardstock creates different textures, so have a go using various types.

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While the cardstock is still wet, paint some black lines using a paintbrush and

black acrylic paint. Add a little motion to your paintbrush as you do so to make them textured and unrefined. Position the lines randomly to get a natural effect. Brush across the black paint with a dry, flat, medium paintbrush to soften the edges.

Take a wet, scrunched-up baby wipe and dab all over the cardstock in short,

sharp movements, blending and softening the black areas. Add more white paint to the lighter areas to create depth and texture, again using the baby wipe. This will give your card the soft, mottled appearance that you're after and will hide the directional brush strokes you made

previously. Continue to build up the layers until you have the desired effect.

To add the thin black veins, dab some black pigment ink onto an acrylic block.

Wet a thin, pointed paintbrush with some water and load up with the ink. Drag the brush loosely across the cardstock, turning as you go. Gently dab the veins with a baby wipe to soften slightly. Add a few more, following the same method with white acrylic paint.

Print out Love onto some scrap cardstock, using the Geometric Neon

Adhesive Stencil and gold pigment ink. Carefully peel off the stencil and dab some of the ink into the gaps where the letters dont

quite meet. Working quickly, cover the letters with gold embossing powder and tip away any excess. Set the powder with a pink heat tool until it melts. Combining the gold pigment ink with the gold embossing powder gives the letters a nice metallic look. Carefully cut around the word with a pair of small, sharp scissors and a craft knife.

Trim the marble cardstock to slightly smaller than a 13.5cm square card

blank. Attach the panel using 3D foam tape, with the fold at the top. Ensure that it is attached firmly, giving it an extra press down. Cut the ends of the sentiment to fit across the panel, add a lick of Anita's Tacky Glue to the back and adhere to the card front.

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Life is full of little accomplishments; lets celebrate these in style! Geometric Mocha has the perfect patterned papers and twinkly embellishments to make an easy congratulatory treat for a loved one. We have just the embossing folder for the occasion too; Xcuts Mixed Confetti Folder will give you that ideal cheery background youre after. Die cut sections and emboss a sprinkling of joy for a truly triumphant greeting.

Take a plain white card blank and position it landscape, with the fold at the top. Trim

a rectangular piece of Geometric Mocha paper to approximately 1" smaller than the card blank. Measure and mark out the middle of the right-hand side of the paper (making the marks on the blank side). Using a guillotine, cut from the middle point to the opposite corners, leaving you with a triangular pennant shape. Repeat the whole process with a piece of brown textured cardstock to position behind the pennant.

Take the letter dies from the Xcut Wedding Alphabet & Numbers set to spell out

Congrats. Position on the front of the pennant, moving the letters around so that they fit in the space. It may help to use little strips of craft or masking tape to keep your dies in place. Run the paper panel through the Xcut Xpress Machine until the letters have cut. Add 3D foam pads to the back

of the pennant and attach on top of the brown textured cardstock. We left the centres of the O, R and A empty, but you can use 3D foam pads to adhere the die-cut sections to the gaps in the letters if you wish.

Trim a piece of white textured cardstock " smaller than the card blank. Place the

cardstock in the Xcut Mixed Confetti Embossing Folder and run the piece through the Xcut Xpress Machine. Repeat the process, moving the embossing folder along the sheet each time until the panel is patterned all over.

Depending on whether you want to enhance the confetti texture, at this point you may

wish to ink the pattern. Use Anitas 3D Clear Gloss to highlight the circles, adding a level coating to each one. Attach the embossed panel to the card blank with double-sided tape and adhere the pennant with 3D foam pads. Embellish the card front with two Geometric Mocha Adhesive Mirror Shapes.

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What inspired you to apply to become a PDT member? Being an avid docrafts customer for so many

years, I saw the advert and I thought why not?. I enjoy a challenge and wanted to do just that little bit more with my crafting. Im thrilled to be part of such a superb bunch of incredibly talented guys. Its showing me that no matter how much experience you have with crafting, you dont have to look far for guidance and genuine support from your fellow team members.

Have you always been crafty?Yes, from my school days onwards. I loved drawing from as far back as I could remember. My nan sewed beautifully and I am sure watching her for

hours on her hand sewing machine must have stayed with me all these years.

Have you ever made one of the projects from Creativity? If not, whats been one of your favourite projects?I remember when the crafty world went mad for Tatty Teddy. I did end up making my own version of the Hidden message card from Issue 37.

How would you sum up your crafting style in three words? Colourful, varied and detailed.

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Hi everyone,Just wondered if anyone has any advice on attaching vellum to cardstock? I normally use double-sided tape but annoyingly you can see the edges of the tape and some yellowing where its been stuck.Thanks, Rach x

Tops tips from the docrafts PDT: Strategically place double-sided tape or small hand stitches under embellishments. If youre using brads, place a few through the vellum to secure. Use machine stitching around the edge of the vellum to provide a decorative border. This could be inked later on.

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Hello Creativity,I thought you might like to see what these young crafters have been doing with lollipop sticks. I saw your bird feeder in Issue 67 and knew they would love to make it at our craft class.

It wasn't as easy as it looks! We have a fabulous time at our classes and always get great inspiration from your magazine.

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Creativity says: Thank you so much for sharing your craft groups bird feeders, they look great. Youll definitely have yourselves some very happy birds, that's for sure!

We just love a lollipop stick project; take a peek at our adorable deckchair cards on page 22.

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As some of you have cleverly pointed out, 12 x 12" is most de nitely the handiest size of paper to choose. Use them full-size or cut down to A4. They can even be transformed

into beautiful envelopes to pop your cards in (take a look to the right for more).

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When making a shaker card,

use a funky foam panel as a spacer. Cut a window where the shaker will sit and sandwich together with the bits and pieces inside.

Papermania Mr Smiths Workshop 12 x 12" Paper Pack RRP 6.95 (PMA 16O321)

Craft nuggetIf youre um-ing and ah-ing over papers, opt for 12 x 12"

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@magangel3O is all set to start her Geometric Neon scrapbook, with embellishments and tape to top it off!

This months star products picked by the docrafts community

Our Goody Bags are bursting with brand new products for you to try out. With a taster of the latest collections for half the price, theres nothing not to love.Recommended for: When you just cant decide what to buy!

These are the scissors to reach for when youre cutting out those little ddly bits. Not only are they small, sharp and precise, theyre really comfortable to use. On top of that, they last for years, so you won't be running to replace them!Recommended for: Trimming decoupage and mini paper makes.

Everyone seems to be loving our fab Xcut dies at the moment! These alphabet ones in particular are incredibly versatile we see them all the time on all sorts of projects.Recommended for: Bold sentiments and contemporary cards.

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Papermania Capsule Geometric Kraft Ult imate Die-cut & Paper Pack

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Ultimate packs have always been a long-running favourite of ours, and clearly you guys agree. So many cards can be made from one pack, full of papers, vellums and die-cuts. Recommended for:Quick and easy cardmaking.

Xcut A5 Die Set Wedding Alphabet & NumbersRRP 19.95 (XCU 5O3266)

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Xcut A5 Die Set A7 Envelope RRP 19.95

I f youre putting time and effort into your makes, why not put the same thought and energy into their packaging? The Xcut A5 Envelope Die Set and Folk Floral papers make pretty great partners, if we do say so ourselves. The owery sheets are double-sided, which is perfect for this project as both sides will be seen on the envelope.

Choose contrasting or co-ordinating papers then die cut exteriors and linings. Adhere the lining in place on the inside of the envelope with a glue stick. Fold the side aps in and add a thin line of glue along the diagonal sides of the bottom ap. Crease this upwards and stick in place. Fill with notes, handmade cards or whatever takes your fancy!

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Thank you cardCut a piece of wood-textured paper slightly smaller than a square kraft card blank. Ink

the edges brown and distress with a craft knife. Attach to the card front.

Trim two plain sheets of light-coloured paper to measure a 12cm square and glue

back-to-back. Once dry, tear the centre to create four flaps. Pierce holes in the flap corners and hold in place with large brads. Ink to make the ripped area stand out.

Cut a sheet of brick-effect paper to a 12.5cm square. Colour and distress the edges. Glue

the torn paper panel centrally on top and adhere to the card front.

Die cut a small tag from a sheet of grey paper and punch a hole in the end. Thread

a length of thick natural jute through the hole and tie in a bow. Fix in place towards the bottom of the ripped square.

Spell out Thank you with alphabet thicker stickers in the centre, using glue and 3D

foam pads to secure them in place. Add more ink around all the edges and bend up the corners of the layers for extra dimension.

Under the weather cardTrim a sheet of spotted Geometric Kraft paper to slightly smaller than an A6 card

blank. Adhere to the front. Cut a panel of hexagon paper to measure 9 x 13cm and mat onto a slightly larger piece of blue cardstock. Glue centrally to the front of the card.

Die cut three clouds from white cardstock and another three in contrasting patterned

papers. Ink the bottom edges of the white clouds and stick on top of the contrasting die-cuts. Trim the edges and attach to the card front.

Cut a piece of vellum to fit the bottom of the 9 x 13cm panel and stamp along the

right-hand edge, one word at a time. Sprinkle over black embossing powder and melt with a heat tool. Adhere to the card front with double-sided tape.

Add a scattering of adhesive mirror raindrops under the clouds. Fussy cut

different coloured raindrops from patterned paper and glue in between the mirror shapes.

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Kinetic skateboard card Craft a whole skatepark scene for a spectaculargreeting. Its the perfect place to show off your skills!

Mr Smiths Workshops inspiring mix of weathered, textured papers give an edgy, grungy feel to any papercraft project. Great for mixed media makes, its sure to get your creativity moving in the right direction. Speaking of which, why not try the collection out and make this

quirky, movable notelet for a skater boy or girl you love? Pop a funky character on the board and spin him round and round with a simple mechanism. (Take your pick from loads of Craft Planet Fun Sticker Sheets). You can even graffiti your own special message to add a personalised touch.

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Cut Mr Smiths Workshop paper to measure 5 x 8" and stick to the bottom of an 8 x 8" kraft

card blank (with the fold at the top). Create a semicircle channel using 6" and 4.5" nesting dies. For added security, hold the dies in place with craft tape. Palm punch a large circular cut-out at the side.

Die cut two 7.5" circles: one from kraft cardstock and one from paper. Fold the paper in half eight

times until there are 16 sections. This will help to locate the centre and provides a guide for notching the edge. Layer the two circles together and use an Xcut Screw Hole Punch to make a groove on each fold line.

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Trim a sheet of kraft cardstock to measure 4 x 8". Stamp a brickwork background with clear embossing ink, making sure to

line up the pattern. Sprinkle over copper embossing powder and set with a heat tool. Colour in the bricks with a brown Artiste Watercolour Dual-tip Pen and blend with water. Set aside to dry.

To create the skateboard, print off the template on page 93 and trace each section onto selected papers. Cut two axles, four

wheels and the underside of the board and carefully stick each section to a black cardstock silhouette. Choose contrasting colours to make it stand out. Once dry, detail with a white gel pen.

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Pierce the centre of your semicircle with a pokey tool and secure the large wheel

behind with a small brad. Apply double-sided tape to the inside of the card. When satisfied with the mechanism, sandwich the wheel within the card.

Fussy cut two posters from Mr Mister patterned paper. Stick the posters to the

edge of the brickwork panel at an angle and trim away any overhanging sections. Splatter red spritzing ink on the background. Set aside to dry.

Trace the lettering and

numbers from the template provided and fussy cut from coloured cardstock with a craft knife. Stick the brickwork panel to the card and glue the letters in place. Position them on the cardstock first before securing them down to ensure that you have enough space for them all.

Trim a sheet of wood-effect

paper to 2.25 x 2.5". Mat onto black cardstock. Glue four die-cut screws in the corners of the plaque and mount a large number with 3D foam pads. Fix the plaque in the centre with 3D foam tape. Secure the skateboard to the channel with foam pads and stick on a cute character. Finally, add double-sided tape to the back of the card and attach to a second kraft card blank.

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XcutExtra Large Nesting Dies Circle (XCU 5O3427)

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docrafts Goody Bag (GDY O516) Contents include*: 1. Papermania Mr Smiths Workshop 12 x 12" Paper Pack 2. A4 Decoupage Pack 3. Alphabet Thicker Stickers 4. Geometric Kraft 6 x 6" Paper Pack 5. Adhesive Mirror Shapes 6. Geometric Mocha Envelope Bags 7. Creativity Essentials Clear Stamp Set Alphabet * Products may vary

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Ice lolly cards

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T here are hundreds and thousands of reasons to make these mouth-watering shaped notelets, sure to keep your crafting projects cool this summer. The cards are made using the gorgeous new Geometric Kraft patterned papers and textured cardstock - not forgetting Xcut Xtra Coloured Acetate Sheets that are great for creating the glossy lolly shine. Personalise each one with a handwritten or stamped sentiment on the reverse.

Fabulous card Using the template on page 93, cut two lolly shapes in pink textured cardstock and round

both bottom corners with an Xcut 5mm Corner Punch. Trim two 7 x 5cm pieces of cream textured cardstock and attach in the centre of both lolly sides. Cut out a domed chocolate layer from brown textured cardstock and attach at the top with 3D foam squares.

Carefully glue on the hundreds and thousands using Anitas Pearl Gemstones as

the sprinkles. Cluster them near to the top, with one or two cascading down.

Trim a piece of pink Craft Planet Funky Foam slightly smaller than the lolly and cut

out a strip at the bottom to house the lollipop stick. Attach the foam panel to one of the lolly shapes. Glue the stick in place and fix the other lolly shape to form a sandwich.

Punch a yellow heart shape using an Xcut Small Heart Punch and cover with Anitas 3D

Clear Gloss. Cut a tag shape from Geometric Kraft patterned paper and thread through yellow bakers twine. Tie a bow and glue the yellow heart to the tag. Adhere to the top of the stick to finish.

Rocket lolly Cut a white cardstock lolly shape with the template provided. Trim a pink acetate shape

using parts 1 and 2 of the template, and a yellow shape using parts 2 and 3. Overlap the two pieces to create an orange middle.

Position the yellow piece on the white lolly shape and carefully make a small stitch to

keep in place. Line up the pink panel over the top and secure with one small stitch in the middle and one at the top.

Cut three textured lolly pieces in pink, orange and yellow. Attach these together on

a strip of cardstock. Trim some Craft Planet Funky Foam in the same colours, slightly smaller than the cardstock pieces. Stick together and snip out a strip at the bottom to make room for the lollipop stick.

Adhere the acetate panel to the front. Cut three small, coloured triangles and cover

with 3D Clear Gloss. When dry, layer over the three stitches with 3D foam pads. Make a little Geometric Kraft tag as you did before and attach to the top of the stick.

Banquet ice cream Cut two Geometric Kraft lolly shapes. Place the Xcut Mini Flower Die so that it overhangs

the top right-hand corner on one and the top left-hand corner of the other. Die cut the shape, creating a bite mark. Cut two more bite marks in cream cardstock and layer them underneath the lolly shapes.

Trim a wavy edge 1cm off the bottom and layer a cream textured cardstock panel

underneath, allowing 1cm to show. Cut a piece of brown cardstock and a sheet of brown funky foam slightly smaller than the template. Trim the funky foam so that it fits neatly under the bite mark. Snip a strip out of the bottom for the stick.

Attach the brown cardstock piece to the bottom lolly shape and the funky foam

piece on top. Glue in the lollipop stick and adhere the top lolly panel. Stick some raindrop mirror shapes about half way down to resemble melted ice cream drips.

Make a Geometric Kraft tag with a pink heart and fix to the top of the lollipop stick with a

foam square.

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Papermania Geometric Kraft 6 x 6" Paper Pack (PMA 16O245) RRP 4

Craft Planet Lollipop Sticks Natural (CPT 66811O8)

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Xcut Adhesive Metal Effect Sheets are an effective and adaptable item to have stored away in your craft stash. Not only do they add an element of shine to your makes but they are super-easy to use; simply peel the backing off and adhere. Give a card a three-dimensional element by sticking die-cut pieces back-to-back. The versatility of the shiny sheets means you can sand, heat emboss and age them to suit your project, turning a gatefold

card into a 3D creation with a highly-realistic, metallic impact.

Trim a piece of white cardstock to 25 x 17cm and make pencil marks 6cm

in from the sides, positioned landscape. Use a ruler and a pokey tool to score down the marks and fold inwards to make a simple gatefold card structure. Adhere wood-effect paper to the top and bottom of the card front, trimmed

to size. Stick a 9cm tall strip of blue Mr Smiths Workshop paper along the middle and create a key holder with a co-ordinating die-cut strip.

Die cut a back and front for each key using metal effect sheets and the Xcut

key dies (making sure you flip the sheet over for the second one). Stick them back-to-back on the adhesive side. Use sandpaper to reduce the shine on some of the die-cuts and make

Xcut Large Dies Locks and Keys RRP 12.95

Papermania Mr Smiths Workshop Vintage Brads RRP 2.5O

Xcut Xtra A5 Adhesive Metal Effect Sheets RRP 5

Papermania Copper Embossing Powder RRP 4

Experiment with embossing and put metal effect sheets to the test with a fun Welcome home card

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them more realistic. Choose one set of keys to stand out and leave shiny.

Add adhesive along the edges and tops of the keys. Sprinkle with embossing

powder and heat until the powder bubbles.Once completely dry, sand each key carefully until they look rusty and old. Add more embossing powder where necessary. Put the keys in pairs and evenly space them out on

the card front. Use a pencil to mark where you want them to go.

Make a small hole for each set of keys and attach using vintage metal brads.

Adjust the keys and mix up the silver and gold until youre happy with the effect.

Die cut Welcome home from the folk alphabet dies, heat emboss and adhere.

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Six quick cardsNeed to whip up a greeting in a hurry? We have the perfect answer for any occasion

We heard your call for more speedy paper makes and we've taken action! Flick through the next six pages to find notelets for birthdays, moving house, new babies and more all achievable in a short space of time.

Thinking of you card Use muted tones and delicate detail to send sincere wishes. The Xcut Cut & Emboss Folders make creating a lovely card blank pretty easy. Palm punch and heat emboss vellum to add a special touch.

Create an A6 card blank from pale pink Capsule Wild Rose cardstock. Open out and

use the Xcut Floral Frame Cut & Emboss Folder to shape the card front.

Measure and trim a panel of pastel pink vellum to fit behind the aperture. Stamp

Thinking of you from the Trad Sentiments set in Artiste White Pigment Ink, lining it up with the card front so that it is central.

Sprinkle Papermania Seafoam White Embossing Powder over the sentiment, tip

away the excess and use a heat tool to gently melt the powder. Be careful not to overheat the vellum as this causes warping.

Secure the vellum to the inside of the card front with a thin line of Anitas Tacky Glue,

adhering in the spaces that you can't see through the aperture.

Punch butterflies from more pink vellum with the Xcut Pointed Butterfly Punches

and arrange around the aperture. Stick down the centres and lift up the wings for dimension. Highlight die-cut flowers with pearl gems.

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